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| US10471581B2 |
Hand-held power tool with torque limiting unit
A hand-held power tool has a torque-limiting unit with which a maximum torque transferred from a motor output shaft to a tool driver is adjustable by an operator. The torque-limiting unit has a spring system with spring elements having substantially similar characteristics (such as length, compression forces, etc.) and yet generating different spring forces. |
| US10471580B1 |
Multi-purpose tool
A multi-purpose tool includes a hollow elongated body with an open end providing access to a cavity within the elongated body; a first tool secured within the cavity and having a first head connected to a first extendable rod; a second tool secured within the cavity and having a second head connected to a second extendable rod; a motor connected to the first tool and second tool and to extend and retract the first extendable rod and the second extendable rod; a control center to control the motor, the control center having a first switch for operating the motor in connection with the first tool; and a second switch for operating the motor in connection with the second tool; a power source secured within the cavity and adapted to provide power to the motor; activation of the first switch causes the motor to extend the first extendable rod, wherein the first head is extended past the open end; and activation of the second switch causes the motor to extend the second extendable rod, wherein the second head is extended past the open end. |
| US10471576B2 |
Automatic screw tightening control method and device
In an electric driver configured such that a driver bit is coupled to a drive output shaft of an electric motor via a clutch mechanism to perform screw tightening operations, an automatic screw tightening control method and a device in which setting is performed such that an appropriate screw tightened state and various inappropriate screw tightened states in a screw tightening operation can be confirmed and determined, simply and reliably are provided.In a screw tightening operation by an electric driver 10, at start of a predetermined screw tightening operation, a rotation amount Rm of an electric motor 12 at a clutch operation time by a clutch mechanism 18 is detected, this rotation amount is set to be a target rotation amount (including a permissible range) Rm±α, and in the subsequent screw tightening operations, a rotation amount Rt1 of the electric motor at the clutch operation time is detected and compared with the target rotation amount, respectively, so that acceptability of the respective screw tightened states is determined. |
| US10471575B2 |
Gearless compact torque drive
Disposable torque-limiting mechanisms with an upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a rubbery spring material biasing element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range. |
| US10471571B2 |
Bonded abrasive article
The present invention relates to a bonded abrasive article comprising shaped abrasive particles and a bonding medium comprising a vitreous bond, said shaped abrasive particles each comprising a first side and a second side separated by a thickness t, wherein said first side comprises a first face having a perimeter of a first geometric shape, wherein said thickness t is equal to or smaller than the length of the shortest side-related dimension of the particle, wherein the article exhibits at least on a part of its surface a surface profile comprising at least one surface feature wherein said shaped abrasive particles have a largest dimension of about the same order of magnitude or larger as compared to said surface feature. The present invention also relates to a composition for use of the preparation of a bonded abrasive article, to methods of preparing and using the bonded abrasive article and to methods of grinding and providing a workpiece. |
| US10471570B2 |
Wet abrasive blasting unit
An abrasive blasting system has an abrasive container or pot, preferably with a downwardly conically shaped interior bottom surface. A slurry delivery tube is positioned within the pot, with an open bottom end positioned at an operative distance above the bottom of the pot. The slurry delivery tube runs vertically upward and exits the pot, ultimately running to a hose and nozzle. With an abrasive slurry of solid particulate abrasive media and water inside the pot, air pressure is applied within the pot. When a relatively lower pressure is created in the slurry delivery tube, the resulting pressure differential moves the slurry downward within the pot, then upward through the slurry delivery tube, through the hose and ultimately to the nozzle, where it is directed by an operator onto a workpiece. The system is especially useful when using very fine abrasive material. |
| US10471568B2 |
Shot process device
A shot processing apparatus according to an aspect includes: a projector; a set table configured to support the workpiece from below and be rotatable about an axis; a retaining mechanism including a retainer opposed to the set table with the workpiece interposed, the retainer being configured to be rotatable about the axis and movable in a direction of the axis; a rotational force driver configured to apply rotational force to the retainer through a transmission mechanism; and a lifting mechanism including a pressing holder capable of being lifted and lowered above the retaining mechanism, the lifting mechanism being at a distance from the retaining mechanism when the pressing holder is located above a reference height, the lifting mechanism applying pressing force to the workpiece through the retainer when the pressing holder is located below the reference height. |
| US10471565B2 |
Polishing apparatus for a work with mechanical polishing function and chemical polishing function
The method of the present invention is capable of polishing a high hardness work at high polishing efficiency. The method comprises the steps of: pressing a surface of the work onto a polishing part of a rotating polishing plate; and supplying slurry while performing the pressing step. The method is characterized in that an activated gas, which has been activated by gas discharge, is turned into bubbles and mixed into the slurry. |
| US10471564B2 |
Rail processing device and method
A rail processing device (1) comprising at least a first (3A) and a second work station (3B) provided on a common frame (30), and configured to alternately lock a rail (2) when the latter is being processed, each work station (3A, 3B) comprising at least a first magnetic anchorage plane (4) configured to cooperate with a web (2A) of the rail (2) when the latter is being processed in the respective station, and a transport system (50A, 50B) to move the rail (2) from the first work station (3A) to the second work station (3B) and vice versa. |
| US10471556B2 |
Method for producing a protective reinforcement for a blade (P) having a curved leading edge or trailing edge
The invention proposes a method for producing a protective reinforcement for the leading edge (BA) or trailing edge of a blade (P), the leading edge (BA) or trailing edge being curved, the method comprising steps of flattening (102) a hollow tube (1) so as to form at least one fold line (6) extending along the tube (1), opening (104) the flattened tube (1) by cutting the tube (1) along a cutting line (8) opposite the fold line (6) with respect to the tube (1), so as to form two flanks (16, 18) linked at the fold line (6) and intended to be mounted on the pressure side and the suction side of the blade (P), the method being characterised by a preliminary step (100) of bending the hollow tube (1) carried out before the flattening (102) and adapted such that the fold line (6) after flattening (102) is curved and substantially matches the curved leading edge (BA) of the blade (P). |
| US10471554B2 |
Fuel injector bore repair
A method for remanufacturing or repairing a cylinder head having a bore configured to receive a fuel injector comprises machining a portion of a surface forming the bore to remove imperfections, inserting a repair component into the bore proximate the machined portion of the bore, and spraying material into the bore proximate the machined portion and the repair component, thereby holding the component into place. |
| US10471552B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal location of cooling holes
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for repairing components. A material layer may be deposited on a surface of a component. The material layer may cover a cooling hole. A pulsed heat source may heat the component and the material layer. An infrared camera may take a series of images of the component. A location of the cooling hole may be identified based on thermal properties of the component. A removal tool may remove a portion of the material layer in order to expose the cooling hole. |
| US10471551B2 |
Laser ablation and welding method for workpieces
The present invention relates to a laser ablation and welding method for workpieces, in particular, metal sheets, and an automatic laser ablation and welding system, where an ablation procedure and a welding procedure are executed in an automation line. |
| US10471550B2 |
Device for positioning a number of elements
A device for positioning a number of function elements, each having a recess for a shaft, in a predetermined angle position on the shaft, may include a plurality of support balconies arranged one above the other, each being destined for a function element. A movable guide carriage may be configured to enable the shaft to be push the shaft from above through the recesses of the function elements. The support balconies may each include at least one gripper respectively fixing one function element. The at least one gripper may be arranged on an associated gripper carriage and may be adjustable in an x-direction and a y-direction relative to the associated gripper carriage and the support balcony. The associated gripper carriage may be mounted on the support balcony so as to be rotatable about a z-axis. |
| US10471539B2 |
Containment device for a laser head and associated manufacturing method
A laser containment device, adapted to be mounted to a laser head, has an outer shell and an inner wall defining a peripheral chamber there in-between. An inner seal and an outer seal, respectively mounted to the outer shell and to the inner wall, are adapted to contact a workpiece. The peripheral chamber, encircling an opening in the laser containment device for letting a laser beam reach a workpiece, may be connected to a differential pressure generator operative to generate a differential pressure therein. A pressure sensor is located within the peripheral chamber to read the differential pressure. In use, the laser head, mounted to a computer-controlled manipulator, emits its laser beam. The pressure sensor sends its pressure readings to a controller which compares their values with a predetermined pressure threshold. If the pressure readings cross this threshold, the controller stops the emission of the laser beam. |
| US10471536B2 |
Reflective detection method and reflectance detection apparatus
A reflectance detection method in which a workpiece is irradiated with a laser beam and reflectance is detected, irradiating, with a light amount H0, the workpiece with a laser beam with a first wavelength X1 shorter than a detection-target wavelength X and detecting a light amount H1 of reflected return light, irradiating the workpiece with a laser beam with a second wavelength X2 longer than the detection-target wavelength X with the light amount H0 and detecting a light amount H2 of reflected return light, and employing H calculated based on an expression shown below as the light amount of return light obtained when the workpiece is irradiated with the detection-target wavelength X and calculating reflectance obtained when the workpiece is irradiated with the detection-target wavelength X based on H/H0. H=H1+(H2−H1)×(X−X1)/(X2−X1) |
| US10471532B2 |
System and method of communicating in a welding system over welding power cables
Systems and methods of the present invention are directed to welding systems having a welding power supply and wire feeder, where the power supply and wire feeder communicate over the welding power cables. In exemplary embodiments, the wire feeder communicates with the power supply over the welding cables using current draw pulses which are generated and recognized by the power supply. Similarly, the power supply generates voltage pulses which are transmitted over the welding power cables and recognized by the wire feeder. |
| US10471528B2 |
Wire electrical discharge machine and display method
A wire electrical discharge machine includes: a wire electrode cumulative moving time calculator for calculating a value correlated to a wire electrode cumulative moving time as a cumulative value of time for which a wire electrode has moved in each of multiple wire electrode moving regions which are defined by dividing a movable range of the wire electrode moving relative to a worktable; and a display control unit for displaying on a display unit the information on values correlated to the wire electrode cumulative moving time for respective wire electrode moving regions. |
| US10471526B2 |
Method and apparatus for removing underwater platforms
A method is provided for removing an abandoned marine platform from a seabed. The platform extends below the seabed mud line. In order to remove the platform, a frame is provided having a perimeter that surrounds an open center. The frame is lowered over the platform wherein the platform occupies the open center portion. A movable cutter cable is fitted to the frame. At least a part of the cutter cable is positioned below the mud line. The cutter is moved relative to the frame to cut the platform below the mud line. Such movement can be a back and forth movement wherein the cutter cable moves in a first direction, stops and then moves in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction. A lifting device can employ two vessels and two frames, each frame bridging from one vessel to the other. Winches on the vessel can be used to provide movement to the cutter cable. These same winches can take up cable slack as cutting moves from one platform member (e.g. leg, jacket leg, piling, etc) to another. |
| US10471522B2 |
Drill
A drill has a thinning rake face formed in the front end. An intersection ridgeline between the thinning rake face and the tip flank face is the thinning edge. On the opposite side of the rotation direction, the first and second thinning wall surfaces (6b, 6c) and are formed. Viewed from the front, an intersection angle between the thinning edge (4a) and the first thinning ridgeline is larger than 95°. The second thinning ridgeline (L2) is bent to the opposite side of the rotation direction. The thinning edge and the first thinning ridgeline are connected via a concave curve line. The first and second thinning wall surfaces are connected via a concave surface, and a curvature radius of the concave curve line is smaller than a curvature radius of the concave surface. |
| US10471520B2 |
Drive multiplying device
A drive multiplying device for simultaneous drilling of multiple holes includes a housing. A drive shaft is rotationally coupled to and positioned through a first face of the housing. A first end of the drive shaft extends from the first face of the housing. A plurality of second shafts is rotationally coupled to and positioned through a second face of the housing. A first terminus of each second shaft extends from the second face of the housing. A gear set is positioned in the housing and is gearedly coupled to the drive shaft as well as each of the second shafts. The first end of the drive shaft is configured to couple to a rotary tool. The drive shaft is positioned to compel the gear set to rotate the second shafts. Drill bits coupled to the first termini of the second shafts are rotated concurrently with the drive shaft. |
| US10471518B2 |
Machine tool with tool-accommodating device
The invention relates to a machine tool, in particular a hand held machine tool, which has a tool-accommodating device which can be moved, in particular in oscillating fashion, about a drive axis, in order to retain a tool device on the machine tool. The tool-accommodating device has at least one clamping device, at least one retaining device and at least one locking device. The retaining device can be moved from at least one first, open position into at least one second, closed position. It is also the case that the retaining device can be forced by a clamping force, by way of the clamping device, preferably in the closing direction from said first, open position in the direction of said second, closed position. The locking device can be moved between at least one first, locking position and at least one second, unlocking position. It is possible here for said locking device to block movement of the retaining device in at least one locking position. A force applied to the locking device directly or indirectly by the tool device moves said locking device from one of said locking positions into one of said unlocking positions. This allows the tool device to be inserted particularly quickly and straightforwardly into the machine tool. |
| US10471515B2 |
Measuring device for a machine tool and corresponding machine tool
The disclosure relates to a measuring device for a machine tool comprising a tool drive. The measuring device may include a measurement head and a displaceably mounted protective cover, which can be moved by being driven by the tool drive in such a way that this protective cover selectively covers the measurement head or frees it for measurement.The disclosure furthermore relates to a machine tool having such a measuring device. |
| US10471514B2 |
Method for producing nickel powder
Provided is an efficient method for producing nickel powder from a solution containing a nickel ammine complex, the method including adding seed crystals to a solution containing a nickel ammine complex and subjecting the resulting mixture to hydrogen reduction under high temperatures and high pressures to produce nickel powder, which makes it possible to maintain the quality of the nickel powder produced and reduce the amount of the seed crystals used. The method for producing nickel powder is characterized by adding seed crystals and a dispersant having an anionic functional group to the solution containing a nickel ammine complex to form a mixture slurry, and subjecting the mixture slurry to pressurized hydrogen reduction treatment by blowing hydrogen into the mixture slurry in a high temperature and high pressure atmosphere to cause a reduction reaction, thereby reducing the nickel ammine complex in the mixture slurry to obtain nickel powder. |
| US10471512B2 |
Method of producing a powder product
A method of producing a powder suitable for additive manufacturing and/or powder metallurgy applications from a precursor particulate material comprising: subjecting the precursor particulate material to at least one high shear milling process, thereby producing a powder product having a reduced average particle size and a selected particle morphology. |
| US10471511B2 |
Method of manufacturing a hybrid cylindrical structure
A method of manufacturing a multi-material tubular structure includes spinning a can, depositing a powdered material into the can and compacting the powdered material within the can to provide a tubular structure. |
| US10471507B2 |
Methods of fabricating ceramic or intermetallic parts
A part includes a three-dimensional porous metallic workpiece printed via an additive manufacturing process and subsequently subjected to a diffusion-based process to convert at least a portion of the porous metallic workpiece to a ceramic workpiece or an intermetallic workpiece. |
| US10471506B2 |
Apparatus and methods for filtering metals
An apparatus and method for filtering molten metal, such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy includes at least one ceramic foam filter or any other type of filtration media such as porous tube or alumina balls disposed in a receptacle for the molten metal. A vibrator vibrates at least one of the filter, the receptacle or the metal and may be used to induce priming, filtering and/or drainage of the filter. The vibrator may be retrofitted to an existing filter system and may be adjustable in frequency and amplitude. The vibration may be continuous over a given period or produced in a single shock. |
| US10471503B2 |
Titanium alloys
Provided herein are titanium alloys that can achieve a combination of high strength and high toughness or elongation, and a method to produce the alloys. By tolerating iron, oxygen, and other incidental elements and impurities, the alloys enable the use of lower quality scrap as raw materials. The alloys are castable and can form α-phase laths in a basketweave morphology by a commercially feasible heat treatment that does not require hot-working or rapid cooling rates. The alloys comprise, by weight, about 3.0% to about 6.0% aluminum, 0% to about 1.5% tin, about 2.0% to about 4.0% vanadium, about 0.5% to about 4.5% molybdenum, about 1.0% to about 2.5% chromium, about 0.20% to about 0.55% iron, 0% to about 0.35% oxygen, 0% to about 0.007% boron, and 0% to about 0.60% other incidental elements and impurities, the balance of weight percent comprising titanium. |
| US10471502B2 |
Continuous casting and rolling apparatus and method
A continuous casting and rolling apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention provides: a continuous caster for generating a steel sheet; a first rolling unit associated with the continuous caster; and a second rolling unit which is spaced apart in the outlet of the first rolling unit and comprises: a rolling mill for pressing down the steel sheet; and a cutter for cutting a portion of the steel sheet, wherein the cutter is spaced from the second rolling unit by a length corresponding to the length of the steel sheet discharged in an at least discontinuous rolling mode, and may comprise a cut withdrawal unit provided between the first rolling unit and the second rolling unit. In addition, a continuous casting and rolling method according to another embodiment of the present invention is a continuous casting and rolling method in which a continuous rolling mode and a discontinuous rolling mode are switched to and from each other, and may comprise: a continuous casting step for generating a steel sheet; a rolling step for pressing down the steel sheet to a rolling mill after the continuous casting step; and a cutting step for cutting the steel sheet between the continuous casting step and the rolling step in a discontinuous rolling mode, and cutting the steel sheet with a cutter provided by being spaced apart from the rolling mill at an interval corresponding to the length of the steel sheet being cut and discharged in an at least discontinuous rolling mode. |
| US10471500B2 |
Stack molding pattern and improved shell for manufacturing aircraft turbine engine blade elements via lost wax casting
A stack molding pattern and a shell for manufacturing aircraft turbine engine blades via lost wax casting. The stack molding shell includes a plurality of shell blade elements, each intended for producing a blade, wire elements being arranged within the shell blade elements; and a metal feeder including a plurality of metal outlets, each one radially open towards one of the shell blade elements and connected with the second end portion of the element. The shell includes a protective screen, associated with each second end portion and intended to protect a sensitive portion of the wire elements against the direct impact of a flow of metal from the feeder. The sensitive portion is located in the second end portion, downstream from the protective screen. |
| US10471492B2 |
Die-pressing die having dust collection passage at peripheral edge portion of roller unit
A die-pressing die used for die-pressing a workpiece includes a die body on whose upper face a die hole is formed and on whose bottom face a discharge hole for discharging dusts of the workpiece is formed, and a roller unit disposed within the die hole and having a roller protruding upward from the upper face of the die body. A collection passage for collecting the dusts is formed at a peripheral edge portion of the die hole. One end of the collection passage is opened at the upper face of the die body, and another end thereof is opened to the discharge hole. The collection passage is configured to suction air due to a negative pressure state in the discharge hole. |
| US10471486B2 |
Method for fabrication of a gold alloy wire
Method for fabrication of a gold alloy wire: an alloy is prepared including from 33.33% to 45.83% Au, from 3.64% to 12.44% Zn, from 18.46% to 45.02% Cu, from 9.88% to 33.78% Ni, and from 0.0 to 5.0% of elements from among Ir, In, Ti, Si, Ga, Re, a continuous cast bar is produced, having a diameter of 8.0 to 20.0 mm, this bar is wire rolled while limiting the cross-section deformation to less than 20% per pass, preferably 13%, the cumulative deformation compared to the initial cross-section is measured, the wire rolling is stopped when the cumulative deformation reaches 60% to 75%, an anneal is performed, the wire rolling is started again and the wire rolling, measuring, annealing process is repeated until the desired cross-section is achieved, the intermediate product is drawn to obtain a section wire of circular cross-section. |
| US10471482B2 |
Exhaust apparatus, system, and method for enhanced capture and containment
An exhaust system includes a ventilated ceiling component with multiple surfaces and recesses. Each recess has an exhaust intake, the recesses being distributed over an area of a ceiling that has a perimeter adjacent the recesses. The perimeter has a jet register located below the exhaust intake and configured to generate jets, a first of the jets being directed toward and located below at least one of the exhaust intakes and a second of the jets being directed substantially vertically downward. The perimeter further has a displacement ventilation register. |
| US10471480B2 |
Detergent dispensing device
The detergent dispensing device includes a base and an extrusion assembly. The extrusion assembly is joined to the base, and includes a seat member having a first tube and a second tube extending upward and forward, respectively. A volume control member is configured inside the first tube and a resilient engagement member is reciprocally moveable along the second tube. The extrusion assembly also includes a connection member connecting the first tube. A detergent bottle is fit on the connection member and the detergent flows into the first tube through the connection member. When the engagement member is engaged, a first ball of the volume control member allows the detergent to flow out of the first tube. As the engagement member is restored resiliently, the first ball blocks the first tube, thereby providing a fixed amount of detergent. |
| US10471476B2 |
Method and system for the improved manual processing of undeliverable mail
A mail sorting system and method process mail pieces that arrive at a feed point. The mail pieces are classified into machinable mail pieces and non-machinable mail pieces. The machinable mail is processed in an automated sorting machine. Mail pieces with incomplete or incorrect addressing information are classified as rejects and diverted for manual processing. A manual processing station receives the non-machinable mail pieces from the feed point and also the rejects from the automated sorting machine. In the manual processing station the mail pieces are scanned in a scanning device and the images are send to an image processing system, which also receives images from the automated sorting machine. Upon receiving the results from the automated image processing system, an operator completes labeling process from each mail piece. |
| US10471473B2 |
Systems and methods for the management of waste associated with processing guayule shrubs to extract rubber
Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs. |
| US10471467B2 |
Lighting arrangement
A lighting system with a laser light source for radiating light; a wavelength conversion element for receiving the radiated light from the light source and for re-emitting wavelength converted white light; and a reflector element for reflecting the light received from the wavelength conversion element is disclosed. The reflector element comprises a reflective surface and a micro-patterned surface comprising an array of micro-focal elements. Each micro-focal elements is configured to converge or diverge incident light from the wavelength conversion element. |
| US10471466B2 |
Active anti-ice coating, coating material and method
The disclosure herein provides an active anti-ice coating, which is capable of releasing an anti-ice agent, which includes anti-ice agent reservoirs, which are embedded in a UV curable matrix material, for providing an effective anti-ice coating with an active anti-ice agent release over a long period of time. |
| US10471463B2 |
Multipurpose frame system
A multipurpose frame system providing a Y-shaped frame with angular bend attached to a U-shaped frame capable of receiving and securing a functional system, such as, for example in one embodiment, a cylindrical roller for receiving and securing a paint roller pad, and functional system separately capable of being fully disconnected. |
| US10471462B2 |
Device for applying spackling paste or caulking materials and methods of using the same
Spackling or caulking devices using cartridges for applying spackling or caulking to one or more surfaces or objects and methods of using the same. |
| US10471458B2 |
Robotic valve
A nozzle apparatus in a distributed system controls the nozzle in the desired direction using a position-controlled motor and is controlled by a computer with pre-recorded or preset patterns. The apparatus may be a fountain apparatus, a sprinkler apparatus, or a pool apparatus where the nozzles of these apparatuses emit a pressurized liquid such as water. The position-controlled motor can be an inexpensive hobby servo, or an elaborate self-contained control system with a servomotor, and a computer commands the desired position of the motor with preset patterns. The preset patterns may have music along with control information of the nozzles, valves, lights, and pumps. An aesthetic water display is produced from the overall systems. |
| US10471457B2 |
Inspection unit, inspection method, and substrate treating apparatus including the same
A substrate treating apparatus includes a treatment unit including a container, and a support member in the interior of the container to support a substrate, the treatment unit being configured to treat the substrate a nozzle unit having a treatment liquid nozzle for supplying a treatment liquid to the substrate provided in the treatment unit and an inspection unit that inspects whether the treatment liquid is normally discharged from the treatment liquid nozzle. The nozzle further includes a nozzle driver that moves the treatment liquid nozzle from a process position at which the substrate is treated by the treatment unit and an inspection position at which the treatment liquid nozzle is inspected by the inspection unit. |
| US10471455B2 |
Drive device and spray device using said drive device
A drive device in which a controller includes a detection determiner, a high threshold that is initially set and a low threshold are switchably set in the detection determiner as thresholds for determining whether or not to capture detection signals, the controller performs: when the detection determiner makes a capture determination before drive processing, low-switching processing to switch the threshold from the high threshold to the low threshold before the drive processing is started based on the determination results; and perform drive cancellation processing to cancel driving of a driver when the detection determiner makes a capture determination after the low-switching processing. |
| US10471454B2 |
Dispenser for liquid to pasty substances
A dispenser for liquid to pasty substances, has a dispenser head and a dispenser body. The dispenser head is movable in a displacement direction perpendicular to the horizontal bearing plane between an extended position and a retracted position for carrying out a pumping movement, the dispenser head can rotate relative to the dispenser body in such a way that the dispenser mouth moves in a horizontal plane when the dispenser head is rotated. In order to provide an advantageous design of a dispenser of the type in question, the dispenser has a tamper-proofing part which is secured to two parts of the dispenser which can rotate relative to each other, at one of the parts by a rupturable material bridge, and the material bridge can be ruptured in the course of a rotation of the dispenser head. |
| US10471452B2 |
Measured dose dispensers and methods of using the same
A dispensing closure for dispensing a flowable product from a squeeze-type product container includes a closure body having an upper deck, an exit orifice, and a skirt configured to attach to the product container. A measuring reservoir is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports when the container is inverted. A piston valve is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing. |
| US10471451B2 |
Dual component dispensing and mixing systems for marine and military paints
A device for applying a mixed component includes first and second receptacles configured to receive first and second components, respectively, a static mixing nozzle, an applicator and an operating member. The static mixing nozzle includes a plurality of mixing elements, has a first end and a second end, and is in fluid communication with the first and second receptacles. The applicator includes a spray tip and an input for pressurized fluid, the spray tip is disposed downstream of the second end of the static mixing nozzle and is in fluid communication with the static mixing nozzle. The operating member is disposed on the applicator and is configured to control the pressurized fluid. |
| US10471446B2 |
Enhancing stability and throughput of an electrohydrodynamic spray
Disclosed herein is an emitting device for an electrospray system. The emitting device may include a surface extender having a lower surface with a central through hole, and a capillary that may pass through the central hole and extend beyond the lower surface of the surface extender to define a nozzle. An electrospray liquid may be pumped through the capillary and may be emitted from the nozzle. |
| US10471441B2 |
Energy-absorbing housing of a centrifuge
A housing of a centrifuge having an abutment for a ground on which the housing sits, as well as to a centrifuge. The housing is divided into two parts, i.e. a first housing and a second housing which is connected to the first housing via a pivot bearing, with at least one energy absorber being arranged between the first housing and the second housing, which energy absorber will counteract the forces, in particular the torques, generated in the event of a crash and will absorb the energy of the crash so as to prevent at least the part of the second housing which rests on the ground from moving relative to the ground, which pivot bearing allows the first housing to rotate relative to the second housing against the action of the one or plural energy absorber(s) which is/are separate from the pivot bearing. |
| US10471438B2 |
Automatic shut-off food waste disposer system
The invention involves an automatic shut-off waste disposer that may be activated with a control module, which utilizes a programmable automatic shut-off routine. This enables a user to turn on the garbage disposer and walk away without having to turn the disposer off. In exemplary embodiments, activation of the disposer includes actuation of a solenoid valve for injecting a stream of water flow into the dispenser chamber in order to facilitate a proper water flow while the disposer is actively disposing of food waste. In some exemplary embodiments, activation of the disposer may be achieved via a user-activated pneumatic actuator, which may be installed in proximity to the sink to which the disposer is coupled. In some exemplary embodiments, the disposer implements a sensor for automatically shutting of a motor of the disposer upon a predetermined event. |
| US10471436B2 |
Preliminary size reduction device for a ball mill or agitator ball mill and ball mill with a preliminary size reduction device
A preliminary size reduction device for a ball mill or agitator ball mill and a ball mill with a preliminary size reduction device, wherein the preliminary size reduction device is disposed between a grinding stock inlet of the ball mill or agitator ball mill and a grinding chamber and includes a first size reduction mechanism constituted stationary and a second, rotationally mobile size reduction mechanism, between which a size reduction gap is formed. The first size reduction mechanism constituted stationary is a size reduction ring disposed in the grinding container. |
| US10471433B1 |
Simplified laboratory test tube handling device
The present application is directed towards the handling of laboratory test tubes and more particularly to a specialized laboratory device that enables manual opening and capping of multiple test tubes with integral sealing caps, simultaneously. The Simplified Laboratory Test Tube Handling Device permits the user to actively process multiple test tube simultaneously, more simply, efficiently and rapidly than previously possible. |
| US10471429B2 |
High-density microchamber array and manufacturing method thereof
A material film is formed as a thin film having a thickness of 1 μm on a surface of a glass substrate. A plurality of micro-chambers having a diameter of 5 μm are formed in the material film to be arrayed at a high density. The respective chambers filled with an aqueous test solution have openings that are liquid-sealed by a lipid bilayer membrane to provide a high-density micro-chamber array. Significant downsizing of the micro-chambers enhances a change in concentration by a reaction of one biomolecule in the chamber and thereby increases the detection sensitivity. In the configuration that a large number of micro-chambers are formed at a high density, even in the case of an extremely slow reaction of the biomolecule, the reaction proceeds in any of the chambers. This configuration accordingly enables the reaction of the biomolecule to be detected with high sensitivity. |
| US10471426B2 |
Microfluidic device and array disk
The invention relates to microfluidic devices and array disks for “one-pot” isolated chemical reactions. The array disks comprise a plurality of sectors in which each sector comprises one microfluidic device. The microfluidic devices comprise a fluid delivery channel and an array of wells wherein the fluid delivery channel delivery fluid into the wells in a serpentine arrangement. In some embodiments, the fluid delivery channel is directly above the array of wells. In other embodiments, the fluid delivery channel is offset from the array of wells so that side channels branching from the fluid delivery channel delivers fluid into the wells. The well of the microfluidic device comprises a gas-permeable membrane that forms the floor, well, or at least a portion of the floor or wall of the well. In preferred embodiments, the well is cylindrical. |
| US10471425B2 |
Automated machine for sorting of biological fluids
A technique relates to a machine for sorting. A removable cartridge includes a nanofluidic module. The removable cartridge includes an input port and at least two output ports. The nanofluidic module is configured to sort a sample fluid. A holder is configured to receive the removable cartridge. A pressurization system is configured to couple to the input port of the removable cartridge. The pressurization system is configured to drive the sample fluid into the nanofluidic module for separation to the at least two output ports. |
| US10471424B2 |
Microfluidic circuit element comprising microfluidic channel with nano interstices and fabrication method thereof
A microfluidic circuit element comprising a microfluidic main channel and nano interstices is disclosed. The nano interstices are formed at both sides of the main channel and are in fluid communication with the main channel. The nano interstices have a height less than that of the main channel, gives more driving force of the microfluidic channel and provides stable flow of a fluid. The microfluidic circuit element may be made from a plastic material having a contact angle of 90 degrees or less. The microfluidic circuit element is particularly useful when filling a liquid sample to the channel which is empty or filled with air and shows greatly improved a storage stability. |
| US10471423B2 |
Pipette tip and method of use thereof
A pipette tip (20) containing a rigid porous matrix (22) on which a ligand is immobilized, the ligand being capable of binding to a protein associated with chromatin; the rigid porous matrix being positioned within the pipette tip such that, in use, chromatin in a liquid sample passing through the pipette tip is retained by the rigid porous matrix is described. A method of isolating chromatin from the liquid sample using the pipette tip and the use of the pipette tip in a chromatin immunoprecipitation assay are also described. |
| US10471420B2 |
Cation exchange resin, and cation exchange membrane and fuel cell electrolyte membrane using same
The present invention provides a cation exchange resin, and a cation exchange membrane and an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell using the same. The cation exchange resin comprises a divalent hydrophobic unit; and a divalent hydrophilic unit having divalent hydrophilic groups which are repeated via carbon-carbon bond. The divalent hydrophilic groups being composed of one aromatic ring, or being composed of a plurality of aromatic rings which are bonded to each other via a divalent hydrocarbon group, a divalent silicon-containing group, a divalent nitrogen-containing group, a divalent phosphorus-containing group, a divalent oxygen-containing group, a divalent sulfur-containing group, or carbon-carbon bond, and at least one of the aromatic rings having a cation exchange group; wherein the hydrophobic unit and the hydrophilic unit are bonded to each other via carbon-carbon bond. |
| US10471419B2 |
Method for forming metal oxide coating layer on catalyst substrate, catalyst substrate including metal oxide coating layer and catalyst apparatus
An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for forming a metal oxide coating layer on a catalyst support, which comprises a precipitation step for forming a metal-containing precipitate on the catalyst support by contacting the catalyst support with a mixed solution containing a metal oxide precursor and a precipitant, and a calcination step for calcinating the metal-containing precipitate produced on the catalyst support to produce the metal oxide coating layer on the catalyst support. |
| US10471417B2 |
Titanium oxide particle and method for producing the same
A titanium oxide particle surface-treated with a silane compound having a hydrocarbon group has absorption at a wavelength of about 400 nm or more and about 800 nm or less in an ultraviolet-visible absorption spectrum, and has an absorption peak at a wave number of about 2700 cm−1 or more and about 3000 cm−1 or less in an infrared absorption spectrum. |
| US10471415B2 |
High charge density metallophosphate molecular sieves
A family of highly charged crystalline microporous metallophosphate molecular sieves designated PST-16 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula of: Rp+rAm+MxEyPOz where A is an alkali metal such as potassium, R is an organoammonium cation such as ethyltrimethylammonium, M is a divalent metal such as zinc and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The PST-16 family of molecular sieves are stabilized by combinations of alkali and organoammonium cations, enabling unique metalloalumino(gallo)phosphate compositions and exhibit the CGS topology. The PST-17 family of molecular sieves has catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component. |
| US10471413B2 |
Exhaust gas treatment catalyst
Described is a catalyst composition suitable for use as a selective catalytic reduction catalyst, including small-pore molecular sieve particles having a pore structure and a maximum ring size of eight tetrahedral atoms and impregnated with a promoter metal, and metal oxide particles dispersed within the small-pore molecular sieve particles and external to the pore structure of the small-pore molecular sieve particles, wherein the metal oxide particles include one or more oxides of a transition metal or lanthanide of Group 3 or Group 4 of the Periodic Table. A method for preparing the catalyst, a method for selectively reducing nitrogen oxides, and an exhaust gas treatment system are also described. |
| US10471410B2 |
Method for preparing superabsorbent polymer with improved anti-caking
The present invention relates to a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer with improved anti-caking, and according to the present invention, a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer that has properties equivalent to or more excellent than the existing superabsorbent polymer but has improved anti-caking, and thus, has excellent processability, and superabsorbent polymer prepared thereby, are provided. |
| US10471403B2 |
Insect trapping and barrier compound
An improved insect trapping and barrier adhesive compound having a significantly enhanced mechanical insecticide and insect repelling action. The improved insect trapping and barrier compound is supplied in bulk to be used outdoors for the spot control of insect pests. Alternatively it may be supplied already applied to a disposable media for indoor or very localized outdoor insect control applications. |
| US10471402B2 |
Compounder apparatus
A containment assembly for enclosing a medication container may comprise a first housing portion or interface portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The interface portion may include a housing wall which defines a channel spanning from the proximal end to the distal end. The channel may be open at the proximal and distal end. The containment assembly may further comprise only two pierceable septa configured to form a barrier to the channel. The containment assembly may further comprise a variable-volume housing portion having a variable volume chamber. The variable-volume portion chamber of the variable-volume housing portion may be in fluid communication with the distal end of the channel. |
| US10471401B2 |
Mixing assemblies including magnetic impellers
The present disclosure relates to improved magnetic mixing assemblies and mixing system. The magnetic mixing assemblies can provide improved mixing action, ease of use, and low friction. The mixing assemblies can be adapted for use with a wide variety of containers including narrower neck containers and flexible containers. |
| US10471400B2 |
Portable bubble water bottle
A portable bubble water bottle of the present application includes a first space, a second space, a one-way gas valve and a gas bottle. The second space is located in the first space along the first projection direction. The one-way gas valve connects the first space with the second space. The gas bottle is located in the second space, and has a gas outlet connected to the one-way gas valve. |
| US10471398B2 |
Graft copolymer functionalized article
Guanidinyl ligand-functionalized polymers, methods of making the same, and substrates bearing a grafted coating of the ligand-functional polymers are described. The grafted polymer has the requisite affinity for binding neutral or negatively charged biomaterials, such as cells, cell debris, bacteria, spores, viruses, nucleic acids, endotoxins and proteins, at pH's near or below the pI's of the biomaterials. |
| US10471390B1 |
Pump-assisted water filtration system
A pump assisted water filtration system comprising a filter assembly, a pump assembly, and a water storage tank, which produces purified water through a reverse osmosis process and stores the purified water for later use. The pump assembly receives water from a water source and delivers pressurized water to the filter assembly. The filter assembly is configured to filter the impurities within the water, producing purified water which is collected in the water storage tank. A water flow interrupt permits the flow of water to the pump when the water level falls within the water storage tank, and blocks the flow of water to the pump when the water storage tank is full. The pump is further configured to activate when the pressure of the water flowing to the pump reaches a pump activation threshold, and deactivate when the pressure of the water falls below the pump activation threshold. |
| US10471387B2 |
Renewable high efficient desulfurization process using a suspension bed
Provided is a renewable high efficient desulfurization process using a suspension bed, comprising mixing the desulfurization slurry with a hydrogen sulfide containing gas to obtain a first mixture, and passing the first mixture into a suspension bed reactor from bottom to top, with controlling the first mixture to have a dwell time of 5-60 minutes in the suspension bed reactor to allow they contact and react sufficiently with each other; and subjecting a second mixture obtained from the reaction to gas liquid separation to produce a rich solution and a purified gas, feeding the purified gas into a fixed bed reactor for carrying out a second desulfurization to obtain a second purified gas, subjecting the resulting rich solution to flash evaporation and then reacting with an oxygen-containing gas for carrying out regeneration. The process may reduce the sulfur content in the hydrogen sulfide containing gas from 2.4-140 g/Nm3 to 50 ppm or less by using a suspension bed, and further reduce the sulfur content to less than 10 ppm in conjunction with a fixed bed. The invention achieves high efficient desulfurization by combining the suspension bed with the fixed bed connected in series. The present invention has high regeneration efficiency, and the barren solution may be recycled for being used as the desulfurization slurry, without generating secondary pollution, which is very suitable for industrial promotion. |
| US10471385B2 |
Multicomponent compositions for mercury removal
Herein are disclosed compositions of matter, processes of manufacture and processes of use of solid state admixtures that include an inorganic base and a sulfide selected from the group consisting of an ammonium sulfide, an alkali metal sulfide, an alkali-earth metal sulfide, transition metal sulfide, and a mixture thereof. The composition can include solid state inorganic bases (e.g., calcium hydroxide and sodium sesquicarbonate) and/or gaseous bases (e.g., ammonia) and, optionally, a support material for one or more of the inorganic base and sulfide. The compositions are useful for capturing environmental contaminants, for example, from the flue gas of a coal fired power plant. |
| US10471381B2 |
High selectivity facilitated transport membranes and their use for olefin/paraffin separations
This invention provides a new facilitated transport membrane comprising a relatively hydrophilic, very small pore, nanoporous support membrane, a hydrophilic polymer inside the very small nanopores on the skin layer surface of the support membrane, a thin, nonporous, hydrophilic polymer layer coated on the surface of the support membrane, and metal salts incorporated in the hydrophilic polymer layer coated on the surface of the support membrane and the hydrophilic polymer inside the very small nanopores, a method of making this membrane, and the use of this membrane for olefin/paraffin separations, particularly for C3=/C3 and C2=/C2 separations. |
| US10471379B2 |
Reclaiming device, reclaiming method, and recovery unit for CO2 or H2S or both
An evaporator is provided that separates, from a degraded substance, an absorbent branched off and introduced, a heating section which is interposed on a circulation line L21 that circulates the absorbent introduced into this evaporator, heats the circulating absorbent to obtain gaseous recovery steam containing a vaporized absorbent and CO2, a concentrate branch line L22 that branches off a part of the absorbent circulating through the circulation line L21 at a bottom of the evaporator from the circulation line L21 as a concentrate, a cooler that is interposed on this concentrate branch line L22 and cools the concentrate, an ionic degraded substance removal section that removes an ionic degraded substance in the cooled concentrate, and a purified absorbent discharge line L23 that reuses the concentrate as a purified absorbent from which the ionic degraded substance is removed. |
| US10471377B2 |
Method of making a thin filtration media
A method for manufacturing a filtration media with improved filtration, strength, tear resistance and air permeability in the form of a relatively thin and lightweight wet-laid fibrous web that has a wet Mullen ratio of 20% to 90% to ensure that the media is flexible enough to be formed into a fluted structure, and strong enough to retain the fluted structure when would into a roll and to permit further processing. |
| US10471376B2 |
Filter assembly
A filter assembly for fluidic connection at a function port includes a connection base having a base inlet and a base outlet, the base inlet being fluidly connected to supply channels for supplying a fluid to cartridge inlets of at least two filter cartridges, and the base outlet being fluidly connected to discharge channels to discharge the fluid from cartridge outlets of the filter cartridges. The connection base with the base inlet and the base outlet has a fluidic connection structure corresponding to the filter cartridge with the cartridge inlet and the cartridge outlet such that the connection base or a filter cartridge is fluidly connected at the function port. |
| US10471368B1 |
Process for separation of propylene from a liquefied petroleum gas stream
The present invention relates to a combined C3/C4 splitter with a membrane system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a combined C3/C4 splitter column to separate highly pure propylene product from a liquefied petroleum gas stream, which eliminates a C3 splitter having over 120 trays and the additional equipment that a C3 splitter requires. |
| US10471366B2 |
System and method to reboil a process stream in a distillation system by mixing the stream with a heating medium
A system and method to reboil a process or feed water stream in a distillation system does so in a liquid pool zone of a vessel as the stream is removed from a distillation column and comes into contact with a heating medium that is immiscible with and less volatile than the process stream. To keep the pool hot, the heating medium can be recirculated through a heater of a pump-around loop or a heater can be placed in the liquid pool. As the process stream is partially vaporized, any solids present in the process stream together with the unvaporized process or feed water stream move into the heating medium. These solids and unvaporized liquids may be further removed from the heating medium in the pool or in the pump-around loop. The vaporized stream is returned to the distillation column. |
| US10471365B2 |
Remotely controlled vehicle assembly
A remotely controlled vehicle assembly includes a vehicle that may have a child seated therein. The vehicle has a pair of rear and front wheels. A drive unit is coupled to the vehicle and the drive unit is mechanically coupled to each of the rear wheels. In this way the drive unit selectively urges the vehicle along the support surface. A steering unit is coupled to the vehicle and the steering unit is mechanically coupled to each of the front wheels. In this way the steering unit steers the vehicle on the support surface. A remote control unit is provided and the remote control is manipulated by a caregiver. The remote control is in electrical communication with each of the drive unit and the steering unit. In this way the remote control unit facilitates the caregiver to control motion of the vehicle. |
| US10471364B2 |
Bendable and raisable toy track
A train track of embodiments of the disclosed technology is bendable in a vertical and/or horizontal plane. This is accomplished by having connectors on either side of two rails which can change in length. The rail, between the connectors, is bendable. Further, a hinged top of a block is used to attach the track to the block when the angle of the lower side changes in combination with an elevation change. |
| US10471363B2 |
Self-pivoting drive with internal gears for spherical-form motion simulators
This mechanism for driving motions of a surface of spherical, ellipsoidal, plane, or other shape comprises a pair of drive wheels mounted on a freely pivoting frame, each wheel being driven by its own bidirectional motor. The motors and the active electronics of an angle encoder are mounted in an associated fixed frame, so no slip rings or other rotating connections are needed for motor power and control, or for determining the rotation angle of the pivoting frame. Control of the motors provides differential rotation of the two wheels to effect controlled rotation of the pivoting frame, and therefore of wheel direction. This avoids the use of a separate motor for changing the direction of motion of the surface. All parts of the mechanism driving wheel rotation are enclosed by the pivoting frame or the fixed frame. |
| US10471359B2 |
Game and method of playing the same
A system and method for a fantasy game are provided. In particular, the system and method enables one or more users to draft fantasy players based on any qualifying real-life person, object, or thing onto a roster, create a lineup based on the roster, and use the lineup to compete against other users. The system and method may utilize a deep learning algorithm that may update in real time to award points. At the conclusion of a season, the present invention may provide for two rounds of playoffs, after which the present invention may declare an overall winner and a winner for a particular category. |
| US10471354B2 |
Game system, game controlling method, and game controlling program
In a game system, a game managing server includes: a game controlling unit that controls a game; a game player instruction receiving unit that receives an instruction from a game player and forwards the instruction to the game controlling unit; and a watching point setting unit that sets a viewpoint position for generating a watching screen for viewing the game, the watching screen being offered to a plurality of watching players different from the game player. |
| US10471353B2 |
Using HMD camera touch button to render images of a user captured during game play
Methods and systems for presenting an image of a user interacting with a video game includes providing images of a virtual reality (VR) scene of the video game for rendering on a display screen of a head mounted display (HMD). The images of the VR scene are generated as part of game play of the video game. An input provided at a user interface on the HMD received during game play is used to initiate a signal to pause the video game and to generate an activation signal to activate an image capturing device. The activation signal causes the image capturing device to capture an image of the user interacting in a physical space. The image of the user captured by the image capturing device during game play is associated with a portion of the video game that corresponds with a time when the image of the user was captured. The association causes the image of the user to be transmitted to the HMD for rendering on the display screen of the HMD. |
| US10471351B1 |
Distributed determination of scene information
Techniques for distributed determination of scene information are described herein. Scene information may include, for example, information associated with geometries, lighting, colors, texture, shading, shadows, audio, camera attributes, and other information associated with a scene. A first portion of scene information may, for example, be determined by one or more first components, while a second portion of scene information may, for example, be determined by one or more second components. In some cases, at least part of the first portion of scene information may be provided from the one or more first components to the one or more second components. The one or more second components may use the at least part of the first portion of scene information in combination with at least part of the second portion of scene information to generate at least part of a resulting image and/or resulting audio associated with the scene. |
| US10471343B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, assembled device, and information processing method
A block set assembled by a user and an information processing device communicate with each other. The information processing device thereby obtains information on the structure of the block set. In addition, an object of a crane truck corresponding to the block set is displayed on a display device. Correspondences between joints and wheels and correspondences between movements are set. Thereby, when the block set is moved, the movement of the block set is reflected in the object on display. When the object is moved, the movement of the object is reflected in the block set by transmitting a control signal from the information processing device. |
| US10471342B1 |
System, method and apparatus for collecting and utilizing big data for online gameplay
A system, method and apparatus for capturing data from a plurality of users for providing online gameplay based on captured user sensor data. User sensor data is captured from a plurality of sensor capture devices relative to an associated user so as to be transmitted to a gameplay server. The gameplay server executes instructions to generate a user interface on a user's client computing device for providing gameplay on each user client portable computing device utilizing, and pertinent to, the captured sensor data. |
| US10471340B2 |
Signal beam activated liquid release game and activity
A game that dispenses water onto a user is described, as well as methods of play and apparatuses for same. In some embodiments, water is dispensed from headgear after receiving a wireless transmission from a transmitter located on a gun, console or other device. |
| US10471339B2 |
Puzzle with attachable and releasable pieces
The puzzle with attachable and releasable pieces includes shaped puzzle pieces and a two-part base, which includes a front base section and a back baseplate. The puzzle pieces have rear-facing engaging mechanisms that are attachable to forward-facing male studs carried by the back baseplate. The puzzle pieces each have a particular outer shape determining placement. The puzzle may be stored with the puzzle pieces engaged to the back baseplate, but the puzzle pieces may be later released for repeat play by using a provided puzzle release mechanism. |
| US10471335B2 |
Snowboard apparatus or accessory
The present invention comprises a fairing apparatus for a snowboard comprising a raised structure that may be positioned adjacent to the user's binding, having a geometry that deflects snow or ice away from the user's bindings and boots. In various exemplary embodiments, the raised structure may comprise two forward extending ridges located near the edges of the snowboard. In various exemplary embodiments, the forward extending ridges may extend laterally beyond the edges of the snowboard and may generate lift as the apparatus moves through snow or ice. |
| US10471330B1 |
Automatic ball pitching machine
A computer-controlled pitching machine in an operative connection with a controller interface controlled by the user, wherein the controller interface can connect with a variety of ball pitching machines and display pitch selection interfaces unique for the particular ball pitching machine. Based on the machine capability and the pitch selected by the user on the controller display, the computer-controller machine automatically pitches a ball according to control parameters determined in the controller. The controller may also include or be linked to a pitcher database wherein a user selection retrieves a saved pitch set for a particular pitcher and the system subsequently provides unique control parameters based on the attributes of the selected pitcher and throw parameters for a particular pitch. Further, the system described provides multiple methods of user input into the system for selecting, creating and saving pitches and pitchers. |
| US10471329B2 |
Golf putting training devices and methods of use thereof
A golf putting training device with a base and a plurality of posts extending upwardly from the base is provided. The plurality of posts may be positioned on a diameter of a circle and the diameter may be generally equal to a golf hole diameter. A distance between at least two of the plurality of posts is less than the golf hole diameter and thereby provides a narrow opening for a golf ball to roll through. A pair of sleeves may be positioned on a pair of adjacent posts such that the narrow opening for the golf ball to roll through is reduced. Also, an elastic member may extend between two posts and across the narrow opening for the golf ball to roll through such that a golf ball putted towards the narrow opening is redirected when it is rolls into the elastic member. |
| US10471326B2 |
Batting tee
A batting tee comprises a base for supporting the batting tee during use, a ball support column extending up from the base, and an extra ball holder for holding one or more extra balls before use. In some embodiments, the ball support column comprises one or more rigid sections and one or more flexible sections. The ball support column is adjustable to a desired height. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder surrounds the ball support column. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder is in the shape of a bucket. |
| US10471322B2 |
Baseball training methods and systems
A training device comprising a track having one or more channels extending along part of the length of the track, and one or more skates comprising bearings that can spin freely and are positioned to engage the one or more channels of the track. One or more foot blocks are affixed to the top surface of the one or more skates, wherein the skates can move along the length of the channels in the track. |
| US10471320B2 |
Sports practice tool
A sports practice tool 1 comprising a grip 20 on a proximal end side of a practice tool main body 10, wherein the practice tool main body 10 comprises a first flexible part 12 and a second flexible part 14 extending in mutually different directions along a first imaginary plane P1, the first flexible part 12 and the second flexible part 14 are connected to each other in a bent manner, the first flexible part 12 is formed such that primary deflective deformation occurs along the first imaginary plane P1, and the second flexible part 14 is formed such that primary deflective deformation occurs along a second imaginary plane P2 that intersects the first imaginary plane P1. |
| US10471318B2 |
Pocket-Channeling Lacrosse Head
A lacrosse head configured to form a pocket channel, the lacrosse head having a stop member, first and second sidewalls extending from the stop member in a forward direction, and a scoop connecting the first sidewall and the second sidewall opposite to the stop member, with the scoop having a forward edge and a rearward edge, with the rearward edge of the scoop defining generally an arc shape except for a recessed portion disposed at a longitudinal centerline of the lacrosse head, and with the scoop defining at least one stringing hole disposed forward of the recessed portion. Alternatively, a lacrosse head may have a scoop that defines a plurality of lateral stringing holes disposed generally along an arc, and that defines a forwardly offset stringing hole disposed along a longitudinal centerline of the lacrosse head and forward of the arc. |
| US10471312B2 |
Club heads with varying impact responses and related methods
Some embodiments include a golf club head. The golf club head includes a front body having a front body front portion with a front body front surface and having a front body rear portion, and includes a rear body having a rear body front portion, a rear body rear portion, and multiple protrusions. The golf club head is configured such that (i) when the front body front surface strikes a golf ball with a first amount of force, the front body deflects toward the rear body with a first amount of deflection, and (ii) when the front body front surface strikes the golf ball with a second amount of force less than the first amount of force, the front body deflects toward the rear body with a second amount of deflection greater than the first amount of deflection. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed. |
| US10471309B2 |
Automatic golf ball lifting device
An automatic golf ball lifting device is inside the cylindrical cup; when switched-on can remotely, accurately and instinctively know the presence of a “on a hole” golf ball, hence a golf ball on its receiving plate situated approximately 4 inches ground depth, is mechanically raised on the ground level, lifting the golf ball continuously, for faster and easier access; wherein removal of the golf ball prompts the system to automatically lower the top receiving plate to its original position, in preparation for the next ball to be sensed and elevated. |
| US10471308B2 |
Golf balls having a center with surrounding foam outer core layer
Multi-layered golf balls having a dual-layered core and cover of at least one layer are provided. The dual-core construction includes a non-foamed inner core (center) made of a thermoplastic or thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. An outer core layer comprising a foamed composition, such as polyurethane foam, is disposed about the inner core. In one version, the foamed outer core layer is made of a relatively soft foam composition having low flex modulus and density. The foamed outer core layer may specific gravity gradient within the layer, wherein the outer surface specific gravity is greater than the midpoint specific gravity. A cover may be disposed about the core structure. For example, an inner cover made of ethylene acid copolymer ionomer and outer cover made of polyurethane may be used. |
| US10471307B2 |
Golf ball dimple patterns contributing to a non-straight flight trajectory
The present invention provides golf balls having a non-straight flight trajectory due, at least in part, to a dimple pattern wherein the dimples on the opposing sides of the ball have at least one design feature that is different. |
| US10471305B2 |
Modification of an exercise plan
A method comprising determining an exercise plan for a user of an apparatus, entering a collaborative exercise session with a separate apparatus, determining a portion of the exercise plan that corresponds with a location of the user, causing display of an exercise indicator that indicates exercise instruction information that corresponds with the portion of the exercise plan, receiving exercise information from the separate apparatus based, at least in part, on the collaborative exercise session, modifying the exercise plan to generate a modified exercise plan based, at least in part, on the exercise information received from the separate apparatus, determining a portion of the modified exercise plan that corresponds with the location of the user, and causing display of another exercise indicator that indicates exercise instruction information that corresponds with the portion of the modified exercise plan is disclosed. |
| US10471303B2 |
Training instrument and input device
A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor. |
| US10471298B2 |
Swingable mechanical structure
A swingable mechanical structure installed to fitness equipment or bicycles includes a machine base, a swing mechanism, and an auxiliary bracket. The swing mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a tilt member, and a swing post. The rotating shaft of the swing mechanism is installed into an assembling slot of the rotating shaft. Both ends of the auxiliary bracket are assembled to the machine base and an end of the swing post. When the rotating shaft is rotated, the rotating shaft is rotated to an angle with the respect to the tilt member, so that the swing post may swing together with the tilt member sideway and rotated around the tilt member. One of the ends of the swing post is limited by the auxiliary bracket, so that the swing post can just swing sideway to produce a mechanical structure with a force input and output conversion. |
| US10471295B1 |
Adjustable-width portable balancing platform
A portable balancing device is formed from a pair of modules connected by a width-adjusting mechanism. Each module may also be referred to as half of the pair of modules. Each module is formed from an upper platform and a lower platform. The upper and lower platforms are separated by compressible elements that deform under a user's weight. |
| US10471293B2 |
Exercise apparatus
A stationary exercise apparatus allows one or two users to execute a wide variety of bodyweight exercises including pull-ups, dips, crunches, leg raises, and inclined push-ups. The apparatus can quickly and easily be folded into a compact configuration for storage, e.g., in a closet or under a bed, without the use of tools. |
| US10471291B2 |
Foldable gym machine
Patent of utility model pertaining to the non-motorized equipment for the practice of gymnastics constituted with a base, wall support with a format predominantly rectangular provided with holes in the edges and tabs for the fixation of the superior bar of the superior part through fastening elements, as well as holes for fixation in the wall, having a protective cover keeping practically the disposition of the support base. The referred machine is composed at it frontal part of a structure formed by a curved bar provided of a plurality of steps, the top being composed by two opening limiting overhangs in the lateral parts, and the base has a height adjustment through rods composed by cylindrical tubes with pluggable supports, the height being regulated by pins, in a way that the first step is provided with a vertical rod to fix weights. The superior part is composed by a cylindrical curved bar provided of at least two opening limiting supports with a rectangular format, that are fixed in the surface of the same, the edges are closed with covers, the superior part is provided with fastening elements that work as an articulation of the stair. |
| US10471289B2 |
Carbon-modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles and the photocatalytic remediation of aqueous sources systems and methods thereof
A closed-loop system and methods for the remediation of an aqueous solution comprising a polychlorinated biphenyl employing carbon modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles having a Ti:C atomic ratio of 3:1 to 6:1 and a bandgap energy of 1.4-2.0 eV as photocatalysts. |
| US10471288B2 |
Direct coupling compatible sprinkler
A combination fire suppression sprinkler and coupling is provided in a pre-assembled state for rapid installation into a piping network. Coupling segments are pivotably hinged and an adjustable attachment assembly opposite the hinge secures the segments to one another. In the pre-assembled state the segments are held at a separation angle sufficient to permit insertion of a pipe element into the coupling without disassembling the coupling. |
| US10471287B2 |
Integrated fluid control valve and valve actuator assembly
Systems and methods of an integrated fluid control valve and valve actuator assembly are provided. The assembly includes a pressure operated fluid control valve for controlling the flow of liquid from a liquid supply piping system into a sprinkler piping system of a fire protection system when transitioning the fire protection system from a stand-by state to an actuated state. The control valve defines a valve chamber for holding a pressurized fluid to prevent the flow of fluid through the control valve. A valve actuator is coupled to the fluid control valve housing for setting of the fluid control valve in an unactuated ready state and for operating the fluid control valve automatically and/or manually. The assembly has a common supply port to supply fluid to the control valve and the actuator and a common discharge port connected to multiple devices that can place the system in an actuated state. |
| US10471286B2 |
Systems and methods for improving efficiency of firefighting robots
A system and method suitable for improving the efficiency of a firefighting robot by managing a water supply in a hose coupled thereto is provided. The system includes a robot capable of self-propulsion. The robot is coupled to at least a first hose and is capable of receiving water through the first hose from a water source and discharging the water towards a fire to extinguish the fire. The system includes at least a first valve unit fluidically coupling the first hose to the water source, and means for controlling the robot and the first valve unit such that the first valve unit prevents the robot from receiving water from the water source and drains water from within the first hose when the robot maneuvers and provides water to the robot through the first hose from the water source when the robot is extinguishing the fire. |
| US10471285B1 |
Video flame detection system and method for controlling a range
A video flame detection system and method for controlling a range. The system includes a video flame detector assembly coupled to an electric range and having a camera. A relay control board is coupled to the video flame detector assembly and includes a smoke contact, a flame contact, a relay module, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. A range control system is coupled to the relay control board and includes a control relay. When the video flame detector assembly detects smoke, the video flame detector assembly activates the smoke contact of the relay module, causing the range control system to modulate the electric current of a heating element of the range according to at least one of a first pattern or a second pattern. |
| US10471284B2 |
Fire and smoke containment services transit unit and an associated method
The fire and smoke containment services transit unit includes a casing constructed from a material having a thermal conductivity of less than 5 watts per meter per Kelvin. The casing defines a first opening at a first end and a second opening at the second end. Intermediate the first and second end is the internal volume that is encased by the casing. The internal volume and each of the openings are sized to allow services such as cables, pipes, etc. to be threaded through the services transit unit. An intumescent material is housed centrally within the internal volume. Prior to exposure to the heat of a fire, the intumescent material maintains a slim profile. However, when the transit unit is exposed to the heat associated with a building fire, it swells and thereby seals the internal volume against the passage of fire, smoke or heated gases through the transit unit. |
| US10471282B2 |
Ultrasonic robotic tool actuation
Described herein include various embodiments of a tool assembly for performing endoscopic surgery that can be used manually and/or with a robotic surgical system. The tool assembly can include a shaft assembly that extends from a housing of the tool assembly. A distal end of the shaft can include an end effector that includes a clamp arm pivotally coupled to a blade for cutting and/or sealing tissue. Pivoting of the clamp arm between the open and closed configurations can be caused by movement of a yoke that is slidably disposed within the housing of the tool assembly. For example, the yoke can be caused to move by one or more outputs (e.g., a manual output, a rotary output, and/or a linear mechanical output). Furthermore, some tool assembly embodiments can include a biasing system that biases the yoke such that the clamp arm is in the open configuration. In some embodiments, the tool assembly can be configured for tissue spread dissection using the clamp arm and blade. |
| US10471278B2 |
Cranial alignment device for use in intracranial stereotactic surgery
A cranial alignment device for use in intracranial stereotactic radiotherapy includes a nosepiece that is custom shaped to mate with the dorsum and alae of the patient's nose. |
| US10471276B2 |
Apparatus and method for photonic physiological and neurological stimulation
An apparatus and method utilizes photonics, particularly lasers, and biometric feedback for physiological and neurological stimulation. While many areas of the body are candidates, such laser stimulation is particularly directed to the outer ear. Lasers positioned over the ear stimulate targets on the outer ear for pain and stress management and regulation of the autonomic nervous system to affect symptoms and clinical conditions. Laser positioning, wavelength, aiming, focus, power, power density, timing, and sequencing are managed and modified dynamically in real time to effect a personalized and effective treatment protocol. |
| US10471275B2 |
Device for light based skin treatment
A device (10) for light based skin treatment is provided. The device (10) comprises a light source (18) for providing an incident light beam (21) for treating a skin (30), optical elements for focusing the incident light beam (21) in a focal point (22) inside the skin (30), and a skin interface element (11) for, during use of the device (10), providing optical coupling of the incident light beam (21) from the device (10) into the skin (30). The skin interface element (11) comprises a transparent exit window (12) for allowing the incident light beam (21) to leave the device (10), on top of the exit window (12), a transparent mixture (13) of a polar substance and an apolar substance, and on top of the transparent mixture (13), a transparent foil (14), the transparent foil (14) being more hydrophobic than the exit window (12). |
| US10471273B2 |
Implantable, highly collimated light-emitters for biological applications
A neural probe for light stimulation of a tissue is provided. The probe includes a base that has light supplying circuitry, and one or more elongated microsized shanks extending from the base. Each shank has a longitudinal axis and includes one or more waveguides extending along the shank's length, with the waveguides being optically connected to the light supplying circuitry. In addition, each of the waveguides is optically connected to a diffraction grating coupler that emits a light beam from the shank when light passes from the base through the waveguide and to the diffraction grating coupler. The emitted light beam has a propagation direction at a set angle relative to an axis that is substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the shank. A method for stimulating a tissue using the neural probe is also provided. |
| US10471271B1 |
Systems and methods of individualized magnetic stimulation therapy
Stimulation treatment of medical disorders use stimulation parameters that provide stimulation of a target site directly or create partial stimulation signals that combine into vector signals that stimulate a target site. Stimulation signals have characteristics such as frequency, timing, temporal content that is adjusted for the person being treated. Signals are designed with advantageous characteristics to influence target tissue in an intended manner and avoid producing unwanted side-effects. Stimulation signals are designed to match or avoid internal/endogenous activity (e.g., brain patterns and rhythms) of a patient. Methods for choosing, creating and partial signals are disclosed. Tissue modulation may be accomplished with electrical and/or magnetic stimulation, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. |
| US10471266B2 |
Hermetic feedthrough for an implantable medical device
A hermetic feedthrough for an implantable medical device includes a sheet having a hole defined therethrough, wherein the sheet comprises a first material that is an electrically insulative ceramic comprising alumina. The feedthrough further includes a second material substantially filling the hole so as to form a conduit, the second material having platinum and an additive that includes alumina. The second material does not include SiO2, MgO, or CaO. The first and second materials have a co-fired bond therebetween, the co-fired bond hermetically sealing the hole. |
| US10471255B2 |
Systems and methods for patient-enabled bladder control
A system for controlling urination in a patient includes an implantable controller and an external device. The implantable controller includes circuitry and electrodes for stimulating the pudenal nerves in order to control urination. In addition, the implantable controller includes sensors for determining information on bladder fullness and for transmitting such information to an external device which is used for controlling the implanted controller. The external device will display when bladder filling exceeds a safe threshold level, allowing the patient and a caregiver to take appropriate steps to allow the patient to urinate. |
| US10471253B2 |
System and method to modulate an electric field in an environment
A system and method is provided for simulating a wellness promoting, DC variable electric field in an environment. A DC power source (DC input) and converter provide a DC output and generate an electric field in between positive and negative electrodes in an environment. An electric field detector measures and transmits information (data) about the strength of the actual electric field in the environment. A microprocessor receives the data and compares the information to the parameters of a wellness promoting electric field in order to direct the function of a pulse width modulator to modulate the DC output and thereby the DC variable electric field in real-time. The wellness of a subject in the environment of the DC variable electric field is enhanced by ensuring the positive electrode is proximal to a positive part of the subject and the negative electrode is proximal to a negative part of the subject. |
| US10471251B1 |
Subcutaneous device for monitoring and/or providing therapies
A subcutaneously implantable device includes a housing, a clip attached to a top side of the housing, a first prong with a proximal end attached to the housing and a distal end extending away from the housing, and a first electrode on the first prong. The clip is configured to anchor the device to a muscle, a bone, and/or a tissue. The first prong is configured to contact a heart. The first electrode is configured to contact the heart. Sensing circuitry in the housing that is configured to sense an electrical signal from the heart, and therapeutic circuitry in the housing is in electrical communication with the first electrode and is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the heart through the first electrode. |
| US10471250B2 |
Pacemakers for implant in the internal thoracic vasculature with communication to other implantable devices
Implantable devices and systems include one or more leads adapted to be emplaced in the internal thoracic vein (ITV) of a patient. The lead may include features to adapt the lead for such placement. An associated device for use with the lead may include operational circuitry adapted for use with a lead having an electrode for sensing and/or therapy purposes coupled thereto. Methods for implantation and use of such devices and systems are disclosed as well. |
| US10471242B2 |
Applicator and system for administering and dispensing flowable pharmaceutical preparations
Embodiments are disclosed for an applicator used for inserting flowable pharmaceutical preparations into a body cavity, an adapter for connecting a jar to a cavity dispenser, a jar dispenser with a nozzle for automated transferring and dispensing of flowable pharmaceutical compositions, and a metered dial-dispenser configured to connect to a cavity dispenser for humans and animals. |
| US10471241B2 |
Sheathless guide, rapid exchange dilator and associated methods
Dilators, such as rapid exchange dilators, configured for percutaneous access are disclosed. The dilator may be configured to be disposable within, or couplable with, a catheter. In some embodiments, the dilator, or the coupled dilator and the catheter, may be configured such that a sheath is not required for percutaneous access. In other embodiments, the dilator may comprise a plug such that a guide wire may be directed from a distal end of the dilator through a port, such as a rapid exchange port, in a sidewall of the dilator. The plug may also be configured to permit passage of fluid through a lumen of the dilator while inhibiting passage of the guide wire through a length of the dilator. |
| US10471237B2 |
Guide wire
A guide wire includes a core shaft and a coil body covering an outer surface of a distal portion of the core shaft. The coil body includes a straight section that extends in a straight state from a proximal end of the coil body toward a distal end of the coil body, and a bent section arranged at a distal end of the straight section. The coil body may be formed by winding at least one element wire into a helical coil structure, or by winding a plurality of stranded wires (obtained by stranding a plurality of element wires) into a helical coil structure. The element wires and/or the stranded wires of the coiled body are in contact with each other on a side of the bent section opposite to a side toward which the bent section is bent relative to an axial direction of the straight section. |
| US10471236B2 |
System for anchoring medical devices
Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin penetration point without the use of sutures or skin tapes. |
| US10471232B2 |
Catheter and balloon catheter
A catheter includes a tubular inner layer, a reinforcing layer disposed at least partially within the inner layer or on an outer circumference of the inner layer, and an outer layer. The reinforcing member is made of wound wires, each adjacent pair of the wires having a gap therebetween. A bonding portion is disposed in the gap of the reinforcing layer and includes an inner layer protruding portion of the inner layer that extends into the outer layer and is engaged with an outer layer protruding portion of the outer layer that extends into the inner layer. This configuration enlarges the area across which the outer layer and the inner layer are bonded to each other within the gap of the reinforcing layer, leading to a strengthened bond between the outer layer and the inner layer. |
| US10471231B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling environmental illumination
Systems and methods for controlling environmental illumination relative to circadian function of individuals are provided. A method is provided for controlling the operation of light sources by assigning a circadian state to the individual based on received electronic information, extrapolating future circadian states based on the assigned circadian state, the assigned circadian state or the extrapolated future circadian states including at least a biological night state, and encoding machine-level control commands that control the operation of the light source for transmission to the light sources adapted for the biological night state by having circadian-significant attenuation along the circadian active wavelength range. |
| US10471228B2 |
Flexible low deadspace respiratory nosepiece for gas sampling cannulae and method of manufac
A respiratory nosepiece (10) and method of manufacturing the respiratory nosepiece, the respiratory nosepiece including a first nasal prong (110) with a first channel (112) extending there through, and a first side port (130) connectable to tubes (192, 194) having different first and second diameters. The first side port has a second channel (131) extending there through and in communication with the first channel. The second channel includes a first section (134) having the first diameter, a second section (136) having the second diameter, a first step (135) between the first and second sections, and a second step (137) between the second section and an end (133) of the second channel. The first and second channels are formed during injection molding by pins (412, 422, 431, 441) having flat pin-on-pin geometry to reduce resin flash within the channels. |
| US10471223B2 |
Methods and apparatus for producing herbal vapor
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for producing a consistent and effective herbal vapor. A sealed container pod may include a chamber wall defining an internal volume within which a pre-processed herbal composition (e.g., cannabis) is located. The container pod may include filters for the vapor produced from the herbal composition. The container pod may also include a support member for holding and evenly distributing the herbal composition within the internal volume during vaporization. A vaporizer may be configured to obtain information regarding the contents of the herbal composition. The vaporizer may expose the herbal composition to an automated series of timed temperature adjustments specifically tailored for producing a desirable herbal vapor. The herbal vapor may be collected into a bag and/or canister for subsequent consumption. |
| US10471221B2 |
Needle attachment and detachment assist device
A needle attachment and detachment assist device includes a frame body, a syringe guide jig, and a needle guide jig. A guide hole is formed in the syringe guide jig. In the needle guide jig, a needle insertion hole is formed on a central axis of the guide hole. The needle insertion hole includes a center hole portion and a rib guide groove. When a syringe is inserted into the guide hole, and a needle member is further inserted into the needle insertion hole, rotation prevention of the needle member is achieved. In this state, when the syringe is rotated in a first direction, the needle member can be clamped to a thread portion of the syringe. When the syringe is rotated in a second direction, the needle member can be loosened. |
| US10471220B2 |
Safety device for a pre-filled syringe and an injection device
A safety device for a pre-filled syringe is proposed that comprises a hollow support body with a helical groove formed into an inner surface thereof, a mounting collar for mounting the pre-filled syringe to the support body, a spinning collar with a helical tongue formed to an outer surface thereof and a torsion spring. The helical groove accommodates the helical tongue. Upon release, the torsion spring is capable of exerting a torque upon the spinning collar which causes the spinning collar to rotate within the support body. The engagement of the helical groove and the helical tongue redirects the rotational movement of the spinning collar to a translatory movement that moves the mounting collar in a proximal direction. |
| US10471217B2 |
Assembly for a drug delivery device comprising a feedback feature
An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided, the assembly comprising a feedback feature. The feedback feature is configured to indicate an end of the dispense operation to a user by giving an audible and/or tactile feedback. |
| US10471216B2 |
Apparatus and method for recording the amount of medicament ejected from an injection device
An apparatus for recording the amount of medicament ejected from an injection device includes a processor to receive information from a primary sensor and a secondary sensor and a memory. The primary sensor is configured to detect information displayed or generated by said injection device and to generate output corresponding thereto. The secondary sensor is configured to detect ejection of medicament from said injection device. The processor is configured to process the output generated by the primary sensor and to record in the memory information indicative of an amount of medicament ejected from said injection device only when the processor determines, on the basis of information received from the secondary sensor, that more than a predetermined amount of medicament has been ejected. |
| US10471213B2 |
Pen-type drug injection device and electronic add-on monitoring module for|monitoring and logging dose setting and administration
A supplemental device for attachment to an injection device, the supplemental device is presented having a processor arrangement; and a quantity determiner for determining a quantity of medicament that has been delivered, wherein the quantity determiner has a sensor arranged to detect movement of a drive screw of the injection device during medicament delivery. |
| US10471212B2 |
Silicone free drug delivery devices
A pre-filled syringe having containing therein at least one therapeutic is provided. The syringe contains a silicone free barrel and an elastomeric syringe stopper that is covered with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene barrier layer. The presence of a barrier layer that is at least partially porous on the outside of the syringe stopper improves the seal between the stopper and syringe barrel and minimizes the sliding force. In some embodiments, the barrel is formed of a glass material such as a borosilicate glass, that is free of silicone or other lubricants. |
| US10471211B2 |
Medical delivery device with laminated stopper
The present disclosure relates to a medical delivery device that includes a barrel having an inner surface, a plunger rod having a distal end inserted within the barrel, and a stopper attached to the distal end of the plunger rod and contacting at least a portion of the inner surface of the barrel. In at least one embodiment, the inner surface is hydrophilic. The stopper may include an elastomeric body, one or more fluoropolymer layers, and two or more ribs laminated with the one or more fluoropolymer layers. In some embodiments, the contact width between at least one rib having a sealing surface and the portion of the inner surface of the barrel measured at a compressibility of greater than about 7.9% of the stopper is less than about 1.0 mm. |
| US10471205B2 |
Systems and methods for identifying and locating an implanted device
A system for identifying an attribute of an implanted medical device, such as an access port. In one embodiment, the identification system comprises a marker included with the implanted medical device, the marker relating to an attribute of the implanted medical device. An external detection device is also included, comprising a signal source that emits an incident electromagnetic signal for impingement on the marker of the implanted medical device, a detector that detects a return signal from the marker resulting from impingement of the incident electromagnetic signal, and a user interface for conveying information relating to the attribute based on detection of the return signal. In the case of an implantable access port, for instance, the described system enables information, such as the ability of the port to withstand power injection of fluids therethrough, to be ascertained even after the port has been subcutaneously implanted within the patient. |
| US10471204B2 |
System and method for insulin pump medical device including a slider assembly wherein images on display allow for highlighting and magnifying images
A medical system includes an input assembly for receiving one or more user inputs. The input assembly includes at least one slider assembly for providing an input signal. Processing logic receives the input signal from the input assembly and provides a first output signal and a second output signal. A display assembly is configured to receive, at least in part, the first output signal from the processing logic and render information viewable by the user. The second output signal is provided to one or more medical system components. The information rendered on the display assembly may be manipulatable by the user and at least a portion of the information rendered may be magnified. |
| US10471203B2 |
Vented reservoir for medical pump
The present invention concerns a medical pump comprising: a. A hard housing comprising a top (24) and bottom (1) hard shells, within which a rigid wall (3) and a movable membrane (2) create three distinct chambers; wherein i. said movable membrane tightly separates said second (29) and third (22) chambers ii. said first and third chambers have a watertight interface iii. said second chamber (29) is designed to contain a fluid iv. said first chamber (23) comprises a first venting mean (20) which is arranged to provide a fluidic communication between said first chamber (23) and the external environment; v. said third chamber (22) comprises a second venting mean which is arranged to provide a fluidic communication between said third chamber (22) and the external environment b. A pumping element (4) located in the first chamber (23) c. A least one pressure sensor which measure the pressure gradient between the first chamber (23) and the second chamber (29) d. A fluid pathway which permits: i. a first fluid connection (27) between said second chamber (29) and said pumping element ii. a second fluid connection (28) between said pumping element and a patient line (30). |
| US10471201B2 |
Sensor clip assembly for an optical monitoring system
Systems and sensor clip assemblies for optically monitoring blood flowing through a blood chamber are provided. A sensor clip assembly includes emitters and photodetectors positioned on opposing arms, a signal conditioning circuit for conditioning raw analog signals generated by the photodetectors while the sensor clip assembly is fastened to a blood chamber, and an analog-to-digital converter for converting the conditioned analog signals to raw digital data. The sensor clip assembly may output the raw digital data to an external device and receive synchronized control signals from the external device, or the sensor clip assembly may include a microcontroller for performing calculations on the raw digital data and providing synchronized control signals internally. Parameters of blood flowing through the blood chamber such as hematocrit, oxygen saturation, and change in blood volume may be calculated from the raw digital data derived from the raw analog signals generated by the photodetectors. |
| US10471199B2 |
Graphene-based filter for isolating a substance from blood
A device isolates a substance from blood. The substance includes particles with an effective diameter that is within a range defined by effective diameters of constituents of blood. The device comprises a first sheet of graphene including a first plurality of apertures. The first plurality of apertures are configured to pass objects with an effective diameter less than or equal to the effective diameter of the particles of the substance. The device comprises a second sheet of graphene including a second plurality of apertures. The second plurality of apertures are configured to pass objects with an effective diameter less than the effective diameter of the particles of the substance. The device may be configured to include a conduit system. The device may be configured to operate according to a reversible cycle. |
| US10471195B2 |
User interfaces for dialysis devices
In general, a dialysis device includes a first processing device for monitoring dialysis functions of the dialysis device, a second processing device, a display device, and memory. The memory is configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the dialysis device to provide, on the display device, a first display region and a second display region, where the first display region is associated with the first processing device and the second display region is associated with the second processing device. At least a portion of the first display region cannot be obscured by the second display region. |
| US10471193B2 |
Implantable medical devices
An active implantable medical device comprising a therapeutic device, a controller and at least one rechargeable battery, wherein a single hermetically sealed housing encapsulates a therapeutic device, controller and rechargeable battery. A hermetically sealed housing additionally encapsulates a wireless interface and a commutator. |
| US10471189B2 |
Medical tube clearance device
A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube includes an enclosure having an interior and an exterior, the enclosure comprising a distal opening for providing access to the interior of the enclosure. The device further includes a spool provided within the enclosure that is rotatable about an axis and an elongated guide member coupled to the spool such that rotation of the spool causes the guide member to wind or unwind about the spool. The device further includes a drive mechanism that is operable to rotate the spool within the enclosure without compromising a sterile field within the enclosure. |
| US10471184B2 |
Coating formulations for scoring or cutting balloon catheters
The present invention is related to scoring or cutting balloon catheters carrying at least on a portion of their surface at least one drug or drug preparation and at least one lipophilic antioxidant at a ratio of 3-100% by weight of the at least one lipophilic antioxidant in relation to 100% by weight of the drug, wherein a combination of the at least one drug being a limus drug and the at least one lipophilic antioxidant being butylated hydroxytoluene is excluded. |
| US10471182B2 |
Graft materials containing bioactive substances, and methods for their manufacture
Described are packaged, sterile medical graft products containing controlled levels of a growth factor such as Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2). Also described are methods of manufacturing medical graft products wherein processing, including sterilization, is controlled and monitored to provide medical graft products having modulated, known levels of a extracellular matrix factor, such as a growth factor, e.g. FGF-2. Preferred graft materials are extracellular matrix materials isolated from human or animal donors, particularly submucosa-containing extracellular matrix materials. Further described are ECM compositions that are or are useful for preparing gels, and related methods for preparation and use. |
| US10471175B2 |
Wound spray
A method for preparing a composition for external treatment of wounds includes charging at least 90% of the oxygen binding sites of hemoglobin with carbon monoxide during or after isolation from its natural environment. The method further includes adding at least one further ingredient selected from the group consisting of electrolyte(s), preservative(s), stabilizer(s), anti-flocculant(s), anticoagulant(s), pH buffering agent(s), solvent(s), antioxidant(s), film-forming agent(s) and crosslinking agent(s). The method can further include packaging the composition, such as in an aerosol can. |
| US10471174B2 |
Cyanoacrylate medical adhesive and preparation method and use thereof
The invention relates to a novel cyanoacrylate medical adhesive and preparation method and application thereof, the main components of the medical adhesive is composed of alkyl cyanoacrylate and/or alkoxy cyanoacrylate and lactyl cyanoacrylate, and by adding a novel stabilizer system, the stability of the novel cyanoacrylate medical adhesive product in the invention increases substantially, the product can be stored and transported at room temperature, degradation performance of the product was greatly improved, the main technical indicators of product such as curing time and mechanical properties can meet the clinical needs, and the user experience of the product such as adhesive film flexibility is greatly improved, so the cyanoacrylate medical adhesive is an widely used surgical hemostatic materials. |
| US10471171B2 |
Ophthalmic solution
Provided is an ophthalmic solution of which preservative component, hexamethylene biguanide, contained therein is inhibited from being adsorbed on soft contact lenses and eye droppers. The ophthalmic solution contains, at a specific ratio, (A) hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having 28.0 to 30.0 mass % methoxy groups and 7.0 to 12.0 mass % hydroxypropoxy groups, both with respect to the total amount of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, at a methoxy group/hydroxypropoxy group ratio of 2.5 to 4.0 by mass, wherein a 2 mass % aqueous solution of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose at 20° C. has a viscosity of 50 to 4000 mPa·s; (B) sodium chloride or potassium chloride; (C) hexamethylene biguanide or a salt thereof; (D) 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine/butyl methacrylate copolymer; and (E) water. |
| US10471164B2 |
Anti-odor compositions, structures having anti-odor characteristics, methods of making the anti-odor compositions and the structures
One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed to aqueous solutions that can be used to make substrates such as an article that can inhibit or limit one or more sources of odor. In an aspect, the aqueous solution can include one or more components, where one of the components is an inhibiting agent that can function to inhibit or limit the sources of odor in an article such as a textile. |
| US10471163B2 |
Activatable fibrin-binding probes
Provided herein are methods for determining the presence or absence of active thrombus formation using a linear polypeptide that binds fibrin upon cyclization. Also provided are compounds comprising linear polypeptide probes that are cyclized in the presence of protein disulfide isomerase. |
| US10471162B2 |
Collagen targeted imaging probes
Disclosed herein are collagen-targeted imaging agents for positron emission tomography and related imaging methods using the collagen-targeted imaging agents. The collagen-targeted imaging agent is a cyclic polypeptide comprising a cyclic main body, wherein the cyclic main body comprises at least one S—S bond; at least two branches, wherein each of the at least two branches comprises at least three amino acids; and a linker, wherein the linker is capable of linking an imaging reporter. |
| US10471161B2 |
Vinylsulfone-based 18F-labeling compositions and methods and uses thereof
A thio-selective radioactive labeling agent has the following general formula: *R-L-VS, wherein said *R is a radioisotope, L is a linking group, and VS is a vinylsulfone functional group. |
| US10471157B2 |
Liver-specific nucleic acid regulatory elements and methods and use thereof
Described are nucleic acid regulatory elements that are able to enhance liver-specific expression of genes, methods employing these regulatory elements and uses of these elements. Expression cassettes and vectors containing these nucleic acid regulatory elements are also disclosed. These are particularly useful for applications using gene therapy. |
| US10471156B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition comprising amorphous lenalidomide
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inclusion complex of amorphous lenalidomide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in non-substituted β-cyclodextrin and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention further relates to the use of said composition as a medicament, particularly in the treatment of in the treatment of multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. |
| US10471155B2 |
Antigen-specific tolerance and compositions for induction of same
Peptides that specifically bind erythrocytes are described. These are provided as peptidic ligands having sequences that specifically bind, or as antibodies or fragments thereof that provide specific binding, to erythrocytes. The peptides may be prepared as molecular fusions with therapeutic agents, tolerizing antigens, or targeting peptides. Immunotolerance may be created by use of the fusions and choice of an antigen on a substance for which tolerance is desired. |
| US10471151B2 |
Composition for use in treating and preventing inflammation related disorder
The present invention is related to a use for treating and preventing inflammation related disorder of a composition containing a drug and hyaluronic acid (HA) or HA mixture, whereas the HA or the HA mixture as a delivery vehicle can be a formulation including at least two HAs having different average molecular weights. The composition has been demonstrated to be capable of reducing the therapeutic dose of a drug on the treatment and prevention of inflammation related disorders is acute inflammatory disease, chronic obstructed pulmonary disease, coeliac disease, conjunctivitis, otitis, allergic rhinitis, gingivitis, aphthous ulcer, bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, gastritis, enteritis, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal inflammation or allergy, urethritis, cystitis, vaginitis, proctitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. |
| US10471150B2 |
Material and method for treating internal cavities
Disclosed herein are materials, means and methods for sustained release of therapeutic agents for topical treatments. In particular, disclosed are means and methods for topical treatment of diseases of internal body cavities by embedding therapeutic agents in a slowly degrading biocompatible mixture applied to affected tissue. |
| US10471147B2 |
Combination of an oxidant, a photosensitizer and a wound healing agent for oral disinfection and treatment of oral disease
The present document describes methods of use of photo activated compositions for oral disinfection and/or treatments which comprise at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant, and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin, in association with a pharmacologically acceptable carrier. |
| US10471146B2 |
Cancer-cell-specific anti-transmembrane protein 180 antibody, anticancer drug, and cancer testing method
An object of the present invention is to provide an anticancer drug capable of treating cancer by finding a target molecule specifically expressed in cancer cells and by specifically acting on the target molecule, and to provide a cancer testing method including a step of measuring the target molecule in a sample. The present invention provides an anticancer drug containing, as an active ingredient thereof, an anti-transmembrane protein 180 (TMEM-180) antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof. In addition, the present invention provides a cancer testing method including a step of measuring the amount of TMEM-180 in a sample collected from a subject. |
| US10471145B2 |
Methods for treating cancer using nanoparticle complexes of paclitaxel, rituximab, and albumin
Described are stable nanoparticle complexes comprising paclitaxel, albumin and ofatumumab. The nanoparticle complexes are suitable for the treatment of cancer. |
| US10471144B2 |
Combination of local rose bengal and systemic immunomodulative therapies for enhanced treatment of cancer
A method for the treatment of cancer comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition, or variant of said composition, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a systemic immunomodulatory anticancer agent. A further method for the treatment of cancer comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition, or variant of said composition, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a systemic targeted anticancer agent. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cancer. The intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition can comprise an IL chemoablative agent comprising primarily a halogenated xanthene. |
| US10471142B2 |
Combination therapy using immunoglobulin and C1-Inhibitor
Methods are disclosed for treating cerebral ischemia using a combination of C1-INH and immunoglobulin, such as human plasma derived immunoglobulin (IVIG). |
| US10471140B2 |
Composition for enhancing induction of humoral immunity, and vaccine pharmaceutical composition
The present invention aims to provide a composition for promoting humoral immunity induction and a vaccine pharmaceutical composition that can be universally used for various antigens in inducing humoral immunity to antigens, contain a Th2 reaction promoter, and exerts a high humoral immunity inducing effect. The present invention relates to a vaccine pharmaceutical composition containing an antigen for humoral immunity induction and at least one Th2 reaction promoter. |
| US10471138B2 |
Bacteriophage-polymer hybrid
The invention provides a targeted bacteriophage-polymer complex comprising a recombinant targeted-bacteriophage and a cationic polymer. The complex has a net positive charge. The invention provides methods of preparing bacteriophages and complexes thereof, and to their uses for the delivery of transgenes in a variety of gene therapy applications. |
| US10471135B2 |
Production of fungal extracellular immune stimulating compounds
A process is described for the production of an immunostimulant by submerged cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum in which mycelium from agar plates or a fermentation broth is added to a liquid medium in a shake flask or a bioreactor containing nutrients such as malt extract, yeast extract, peptone and glucose having access to air or to which air is added, and which is kept in constant movement at approx. 28° C. At the proper conditions, there will be an increase in the production of extracellular lentinan, which is shown to be a better immunostimulant than intracellular lentinan. The extracellular product is precipitated from the growth medium by means of methods for the precipitation of microbial polysaccharide. |
| US10471131B2 |
Topical therapeutic formulations
The invention provides topical compositions and methods for using the compositions. The compositions can be used for the treatment of fibrotic or connective tissue disorders involving scarring, sub-dermal plaque accumulations, or fibrosis of muscle tissue. The disorders can be painlessly treated by the topical application of a composition described herein. One or more calcium channel blocker agents can serve as an active ingredient of the compositions, optionally in combination with, for example, one or more of emu oil and superoxide dismutase. The composition can further include pharmaceutically acceptable carriers that can facilitate the non-invasive transdermal delivery of the active(s) to subdermal sites. |
| US10471128B2 |
Fibroin-derive protein composition
The invention provides a protein composition derived from silk fibroin, which composition possesses enhanced solubility and stability in aqueous solutions. The primary amino acid sequence of native fibroin is modified in the SDP such that cysteine disulfide bonds between the fibroin heavy and fibroin light protein chains are reduced or eliminated. Additionally, the composition can have a serine content that is reduced by greater than 40% compared to native fibroin protein, and the average molecular weight of the SDP is less than about 100 kDa. |
| US10471127B2 |
Peptide pharmaceuticals for insulin resistance
Described herein are methods of syntheses and therapeutic uses of covalently modified peptides and/or proteins. The covalently modified peptides and/or proteins allow for improved pharmaceutical properties of peptide and protein-based therapeutics. |
| US10471126B2 |
Pegylated interleukin-10
Interleukin-10 (IL-10) conjugated via a linker to one or more polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecules at a single amino acid residue of the IL-10, and a method for preparing the same, are provided. The method produces a stable mono-pegylated IL-10, which retains IL-10 activity, where pegylation is selective for the N-terminus on one subunit of IL-10 with little or no formation of monomeric IL-10. The method also provides a substantially homogenous population of mono-PEG-IL-10. |
| US10471124B2 |
Proteinaceous heterodimer and use thereof
The present disclosure provides proteinaceous heterodimers, pharmaceutical compositions, medicaments and/or kits comprising the proteinaceous heterodimers, methods for producing the proteinaceous heterodimers, and uses thereof. |
| US10471120B2 |
Peptidomimetic macrocycles and uses thereof
Methods for treating solid tumor, determined to lack a p53 deactivation mutation, in a subject are provided. Also provided are peptidomimetic macrocycles for use in treatment of a solid tumor, determined to lack a p53 deactivation mutation, in a subject. |
| US10471118B2 |
Retinylamine derivitives for treatment of ocular disorders
A pharmaceutical composition includes a retinylamine derivative having the following formula (I): where R1 is an amino acid residue, a dipeptide or a tripeptide that is linked to the retinylamine by an amide bond. |
| US10471111B2 |
Lactobacillus and composition for preventing, improving, or treating degenerative brain diseases or cognitive function disorders
The present invention provides a novel lactobacillus and a use for same, the lactobacillus being separated from kimchi and thus highly safe, and having various types of biological activity such as memory improving activity, tight junction protein expression inducing activity, antioxidation activity, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) generation-suppressing activity, and β-glucuronidase inhibiting activity. The novel lactobacillus according to the present invention may be used as a functional food medicine material for preventing, improving, or treating degenerative brain diseases or cognitive function disorders. |
| US10471108B2 |
Compositions comprising bacterial strains
The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. |
| US10471106B2 |
Composition having hydrolyzed collagen and manuka honey
The composition having hydrolyzed collagen and Manuka honey includes hydrolyzed collagen in an amount ranging from between 5% to 95% by weight and Manuka honey in an amount ranging from between 5% to not greater than 50% by weight in water. The Manuka honey can have a methylglyoxal concentration greater than 100 mg/kg, and preferably greater than 550 mg/kg. |
| US10471092B2 |
Combination of hyaluronic acid and macrogol and pharmaceutical compositions containing it
The invention relates to a new combination of hyaluronic acid and macrogol, pharmaceutical compositions containing said combination and the use of the combination and compositions as laxatives. |
| US10471088B2 |
Solid oral compositions based on S-adenosyl methionine and/or NADH and process for obtaining them
This invention relates to solid oral compositions based on SAMe and/or NADH or their salts in association with calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide and a process for obtaining them.This invention also relates to a method for stabilising a solid oral composition based on SAMe and/or NADH or their salts, making use of calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide optionally in association with malic acid, glutamic acid, xylitol, calcium sulphate hemihydrate, magnesium oxide and/or mixtures thereof.This invention also relates to the use of SAMe or its salts in association with calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide with the possible further addition of melatonin and/or 1-theanine and/or 1-tryptophan and/or 5-hydroxytryptophan for the treatment of depressive states. |
| US10471083B2 |
Formulations of aminoglycoside and fosfomycin in combination for treatment of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis
The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an in-line nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT. |
| US10471081B2 |
Methods for decreasing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants, toddlers, or children using human milk oligosaccharides
Disclosed are methods of reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in an infant, toddler, or child using nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides. The nutritional compositions including the human milk oligosaccharides are effective in reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases. |
| US10471080B2 |
Use of trehalose for prevention of neural tube defects
Maternal diabetes suppresses autophagy in neuroepithelial cells of the developing neural tube which leads to neural tube defect formation. Trehalose treatment reversed autophagy impairment and prevented neural tube defects in diabetic pregnancies. Trehalose resolved homeostatic imbalance by correcting mitochondrial defects, dysfunctional proteins, ER stress, apoptosis, and delayed neurogenesis in the neural tubes exposed to hyperglycemia. Methods of using trehalose as an intervention against hyperglycemia-induced neural tube defects are provided herein. |
| US10471076B2 |
Compositions and methods to treat vision disorders
The present invention provides sterols and uses thereof to treat vision disorders. In one embodiment, composition comprising pharmaceutically effective amount of lanosterol is used to treat and/or prevent vision disorders in a subject. In another embodiment, composition comprising pharmaceutically effective amount of lanosterol is used to treat cataract or blindness/impaired vision in a subject. In yet another embodiment, composition comprising lanosterol is used to dissolve amyloid-like fibrils of crystallin proteins. |
| US10471074B2 |
Steroid hormone pharmaceutical composition
This disclosure provides a novel pharmaceutical composition for delivering steroid hormones to a patient in need thereof. |
| US10471073B2 |
Methods of reducing mammographic breast density and/or breast cancer risk
The present disclosure is directed to generally methods and/or compositions for treating mammographic breast density and/or breast stiffness in a patient in need thereof, such as a pre-menopausal, a peri-menopausal or a post-menopausal patient, comprising the administration of an effective amount of androgenic agent and an effective amount of an aromatase inhibitor. The present disclosure is also directed to methods and/or compositions for reducing breast pain. The present disclosure is also directed to method and/or compositions for reducing elasticity and/or decreasing mechano-transduction on the genome of breast cells. The present disclosure is also directed to methods and/or compositions for stabilizing and/or increasing the levels of androgen receptor expression in breast tissue. |
| US10471072B2 |
Vaginal inserted estradiol pharmaceutical compositions and methods
In one aspect, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises digitally inserting into the lower third of the vagina of a subject having VVA a soft gelatin capsule containing a liquid pharmaceutical composition. |
| US10471069B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a drug such as a triptan (e.g. rizatriptan) and/or an NSAID (e.g. meloxicam) in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the drug for the treatment of conditions such as pain. |
| US10471067B2 |
Nanoparticulate meloxicam formulations
The present invention is directed to nanoparticulate compositions comprising meloxicam particles having an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. |
| US10471066B2 |
Phenoxy acetic acids and phenyl propionic acids as PPAR delta agonists
Phenoxy acetic acids and phenyl propionic acids and their use in improving mitochondrial energy output in a subject are provided herein. The present compounds are activators of PPARδ and may be useful for treating conditions mediated by the same. |
| US10471055B2 |
Methods of treating cancer patients with farnesyltransferase inhibitors
The present invention relates to the field of molecular biology and cancer biology. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating a subject with a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) that include determining whether the subject is likely to be responsive to the FTI treatment based on genotyping and expression profiling of certain immunological genes and RAS mutation status in the subject. |
| US10471052B2 |
Method of treating addictions to opioids
A pharmaceutical composition containing isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to an individual in need thereof for treating a substance addiction, inclusive of addiction to heroin (diacetylmorphine), cocaine, opioids, methadone, d-methamphetamine, barbiturates, alcohol, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, or buprenorphine. The isomyosmine, along with optional additional therapeutic agent(s), may be administered in a capsule, tablet, or lozenge. |
| US10471048B2 |
Thienopyridine derivative for the treatment of hepatitis C infections
The present invention relates to methods of treatment of hepatitis C using prasugrel. The methods of the present invention can be used in patients with hepatitis C administering prasugrel in combination with one or more anti-hepatitis C drugs. |
| US10471047B2 |
Method for treating obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney diseases by regulating GPR30/GPER activity
The current invention is in the field of molecular biology/pharmacology and provides methods of using compounds that modulate the effects of GPR30/GPER for treating obesity and diabetes (preferably agonists) as well as disease states and/or conditions that result from excessive formation of reactive oxygen species (preferably antagonists). These compounds may function as agonists and/or antagonists of the disclosed estrogen receptor and/or modulate the expression/upregulation of nox and nox-associated reactive oxygen species (ROS). |
| US10471046B2 |
Method for treating, preventing, or reducing the risk of skin infection
The present invention relates to methods for treating acne and other skin infections caused or mediated by Propionibacterium acnes, Gardnerella vaginalis, or Staphylococcus aureus in a patient with a safe and effective amount of a topically applied oxazolidinone antibiotic compound. |
| US10471042B2 |
Composition containing artesunate
The present disclosure provides a composition of artesunate, a process of preparing the same, and a method of treatment. |
| US10471041B2 |
Use of geninstein
Use of genistein for the treatment and prevention of dry eye syndrome or LKC and corresponding compositions containing it. |
| US10471037B2 |
Homogenous antibody drug conjugates via enzymatic methods
The present application in one aspect provide Fc-containing polypeptide conjugates comprising an Fc-containing polypeptide conjugated to a conjugate moiety, wherein the Fc-containing polypeptide comprises an N-glycosylated Fc region comprising an acceptor glutamine residue flanked by an N-glycosylation site and wherein the conjugate moiety is conjugated to the Fc-containing polypeptide via the acceptor glutamine residue. Also provided are methods of making such Fc-containing polypeptide conjugates by using a wildtype or engineered transglutaminases. Further provided are engineered transglutaminases specifically designed for carrying out such reactions. |
| US10471036B2 |
Antimicrobial compositions and methods
Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antimicrobial lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses). |
| US10471031B2 |
Controlled release dosage form
The present invention provides a simple and improved dose form that is capable of providing a controlled release of GABAB receptor agonist contained in the core thereof. The invention also provides methods of administering the dosage form and of treating conditions that are therapeutically responsive to GABAB receptor agonist. |
| US10471029B2 |
Methods for treating neurological disorders
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treating, ameliorating, and/or preventing Alzheimer's disease in ApoE4-postitive patients using particular compounds and compositions thereof. |
| US10471024B2 |
Increased effectiveness of allylamine drug compounds for topical treatment of fungal infections of the skin and skin appendages
The invention is an increased effectiveness of allylamine drug compounds for topical treatment of fungal infections of skin and skin appendages. The allylamine active ingredient is prepared in an acidic environment; the acidic environment altering the physiochemical properties of the active ingredient resulting in the active ingredient having a positive charge. The positive charge and enhancers used in the formula allow for increased penetration of the active ingredient through skin and skin appendages. The positively charged active ingredients are either dissolved in the vehicle directly or dissolved in a plurality of beads suspended in the vehicle. The bead structure minimizes the molecular diffusion of the positively charged active ingredient and a catalytic species through the bead structure, thus stabilizes the positively charged active ingredient inside the bead by impeding the interaction of the positively charged active ingredient and the catalytic species, and thereby extending the shelf life of the positively charged active ingredient. |
| US10471022B2 |
Treatment of fragile X syndrome with cannabidiol
The present technology relates to a method of treating one or more behavioral symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome in a subject by transdermally administering an effective amount of cannabidiol (CBD) to the subject wherein one or more behavioral symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome are treated in the subject. |
| US10471019B2 |
Substance-containing vesicle, and production method therefor
Provided is a monodisperse agglomerate of a substance-containing vesicle filled with a substance at a concentration higher than conventionally possible. A mixed solution, in which a target substance is included in an aqueous medium, is mixed with a monodisperse agglomerate of a crosslinked vesicle comprising a prescribed polymer which includes a first polymer, i.e. a block copolymer having uncharged hydrophilic segments and first charged segments, and a second polymer having second charged segments carrying a charge opposite to that of the first charged segments, and in which the first polymer and/or the second polymer are/is crosslinked. As a result, the crosslinked vesicle is made to contain the target substance. |
| US10471015B2 |
Abuse deterrent formulations of amphetamine
The present invention relates generally to abuse-deterrent formulations containing dextroamphetamine sulfate. |
| US10471014B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a drug such as a triptan (e.g. rizatriptan) and/or an NSAID (e.g. meloxicam) in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability, solubility, or pharmacokinetics of the drug for the treatment of conditions such as pain. |
| US10471013B2 |
Process for producing polymeric microspheres
The present disclosure disclosed a microsphere-producing process involving three integrated unit operations, 1) microspheres formation; 2) microsphere quality control; 3) post formation microsphere treatment. The first unit operation, i.e. unit operation 1) is integrated with four essential functions: forcing the particle forming materials to pass through a porous membrane to form embryonic micropsheres; enforcing the embryonic microspheres to detach the porous membrane; solidifying the embryonic microspheres; collecting and outputting the solidified microspheres. The quality control unit operation consists discrimination and ejection of oversized microspheres. The post treatment unit operation is integrated with two essential functions, smoothing the microsphere surfaces and reducing organic solvents trapped inside of microsphere matrix. |
| US10471012B2 |
Biodegradable drug eluting microsphere for the treatment of solid tumors
Polymer microspheres for embolizing blood vessels and optionally delivering therapeutic agents are provided. The microspheres include PLGA 50:50 and/or Ptx, and are generally formed by emulsion means. |
| US10471011B2 |
In vivo stealth nanoparticle
Provided is a molecular imprint polymer that is capable of acquiring stealth properties through a new mechanism. The molecular imprint polymer according to the present invention, which has a plasma protein recognition sites molecularly imprinted by a plasma protein thereon and contains a constituent derived from a biocompatible monomer, is an in vivo stealth nanoparticle to be used in intravascular delivery. As the plasma protein, albumin is preferred. When carrying a drug thereon, the in vivo stealth nanoparticle according to the present invention is usable as a drug for drug delivery system. |
| US10471010B2 |
Liposomal corticosteroids for treatment of inflammatory disorders in humans
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising liposomes composed of non-charged vesicle-forming lipids, optionally including not more than 10 mole percent of negatively charged vesicle-forming lipids and/or not more than 10 mole percent of PEGylated lipids, the liposomes having a selected mean particle diameter in the size range of 40-200 nm and comprising a first corticosteroid in water soluble form, for the site-specific treatment of inflammatory disorders in humans, providing in human patients a fast, strong, and durable anti-inflammatory effect for at least 2 weeks at a dose of at most 5 mg/kg body weight of prednisolone or an equipotent dose corticosteroid other than prednisolone at a treatment frequency of at most once per two weeks. Furthermore the present invention relates to the application of the above-mentioned pharmaceutical composition given as intervention therapy in inflammatory disorders such as rheumatic disease or a related inflammatory connective tissue disorder, inflammatory diseases of the kidney or inflammatory bowel disorders, in combination with chronic therapy with a second free corticosteroid formulation or in combination with chronic treatment with a disease-modifying agent such as methotrexate. |
| US10471008B2 |
Allergen dosage form
The invention provides allergen containing pharmaceutical products and in particular fast-dispersing solid allergen dosage forms. In particular, fast-dispersing, non-compressed solid dosage forms suitable for oromucosal administration comprising a matrix and at least one allergen are provided. Suitable matrices are gelatine, starch and mannitol. Methods for the dosage forms are also provided. |
| US10471007B2 |
Sublingual therapeutic solutions and methods
Supplement formulations of estrogen blocker, glycogen manager, and muscle recovery solutions and sublingual therapies for increasing absorption rates thereof. The sublingual delivery systems allow the body to absorb up to 94.9% of each dose directly into the bloodstream, completely bypassing the digestion process. Sublingual delivery (under the tongue) results in potencies 4 to 5 times greater than most capsules and powders. An estrogen blocker solution includes purified water, vegetable glycerin, polypropylene glycol, potassium benzoate, citric acid, calcium D glucarate, 7 keto DHEA, IO3, DIM, nettle root extract, Agaricus biporus extract, narigin extract, and quercetin dehydrate. Formulas for glycogen manager, and muscle recovery are also disclosed. |
| US10471005B2 |
Low dose pharmaceutical composition
Present invention relates to a low dose pharmaceutical composition, preferably oral composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of [(2-hydroxy-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H,5H-10-thia-1,4a-diaza-benzo[a]azulene-3-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid (compound A) in the range of 2.5 mg to 60 mg. Present invention also relates to a method of treating inflammatory bowel disease in a mammal by administrating said low dose pharmaceutical composition. Further, present invention relates to a use of the compound A for the preparation of low dose pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in a mammal. |
| US10471001B2 |
Short duration depot formulations
Methods and compositions for systemically or locally administering by implantation a beneficial agent to a subject are described, and include, for example, depot gel compositions that can be injected into a desired location and which can provide controlled release of a beneficial agent over a short duration of time. The compositions include a low molecular weight biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent having low water miscibility that forms a viscous gel with the polymer and limits water uptake by the implant, and a beneficial agent. |
| US10470997B2 |
Liquid cosmetic composition comprising an oil, hydrophobic silica aerogel particles and a wax with a melting point of greater than 60° celsius
The present invention relates to a liquid cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, —at least one non volatile oil, —at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, —at least one wax with a melting point of greater than or equal to 60° C., —the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably being anhydrous. |
| US10470990B2 |
Hair dye composition
A hair dye composition comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C) and having pH (25° C.) of 7.5 or more and 12 or less: (A): one or more azo dyes selected from the group consisting of the following (A-1), (A-2) and (A-3): (B): a cationic compound (C): 0.1 mass % or more and 8 mass % or less of at least one alkali metal salt of an acid selected from the group consisting of hydrochloric acid, carbonic acid and sulfuric acid. |
| US10470986B2 |
Resorcinol compounds for dermatological use
Provided herein are methods and compositions comprising resorcinol derivatives for the use of treating, regulating or preventing a skin condition characterized by oxidative stress or a degenerative process. Methods of preventing, lightening or reducing the appearance of visible discontinuities of the skin resulting from skin pigmentation, skin aging, or other disorders are also disclosed. |
| US10470979B2 |
Intelligent pacifier
An intelligent pacifier estimates its state based on one or more sensors. Based on the estimated state, the pacifier may provide an alert or notification to a child or caretaker regarding the state of the child. The alert or notification may be generated by one or more output transducers and may increase in level depending on the estimated state. An application program communicates with the intelligent pacifier, allowing the caretaker to review and analyze the data collected by the intelligent pacifier, and to configure the intelligent pacifier. Embodiments of the intelligent pacifier may vary in the number and type of sensors, the number and type of estimated states, and the number and type of output transducers. The intelligent pacifier may be constructed as a single device or may consist of a housing that interfaces to a typical pacifier. |
| US10470977B2 |
Medication dispensing system
Methods and systems for a drug supply with an associated dosage regimen are described. A plurality of dosage containers are sequentially stored in drug boxes. The dosage containers are associated with a first time of treatment. The drug boxes are associated with a certain recurring time, e.g., morning, afternoon and evening or four boxes associated with four times a day. The entire day is covered by a plurality of drug boxes for treatment. This organizes the drugs such that compliance with complex treatment regimens may be increased. The drugs in each of the dosage containers need not be the same dosage or even the same drugs each time. |
| US10470976B2 |
Medication packaging and dose regimen system
Medication packaging includes a body defining a cavity for disposal of medication. A closure member is disposed with the body. The closure member includes an advancement mechanism and a window that displays indicia of a medication dosage regimen. The closure member is rotatable between a medication accessible configuration and a closed configuration that includes a sealing position and an advance position to incrementally advance the indicia. Systems and methods of use are disclosed. |
| US10470972B2 |
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. |
| US10470967B2 |
Bespoke compression therapy device
A compression therapy device may include a wearable article having independently inflatable and deflatable sealed cells. The location of the sealed cells in the article may be tailored to the anatomy of the device user. A method of providing the therapy device may include measuring one or more anatomical areas on the patient where compression is desired, providing the measurement to a device provider, and receiving an article having multiple sealed cells localized at the one or more anatomical areas. A method of manufacturing the therapy device may include receiving a measurement of an anatomical feature of a patient and determining a configuration of seals to be incorporated in a template article. The configuration may result in the sealed cells providing a pressure on the patient's anatomical feature. |
| US10470965B2 |
Apparatus for unloading a user's body weight during a physical activity of said user, particularly for gait training of said user
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for unloading a user's body weight during a physical activity of said user, particularly for gait training of said user, comprising: a plurality of ropes, wherein each rope extends from an associated drive unit, is deflected by a passively displaceable deflection device, e.g. a device that is displaceable by means of the forces in the deflected ropes, and then runs to a first free end of the respective rope, and a node being coupled to said first free ends and being designed to be coupled to said user, wherein the drive units are designed to retract and release the respective rope so as to adjust a current rope force along the respective rope, which current rope forces add up to a current resulting force exerted on said user via said node in order to unload the user upon said physical activity. |
| US10470959B2 |
Surgical mask positioning system
A positioning system for a surgical mask utilizing an adjustable leg that is positioned on a mirror by way of a series of orifices. The adjustable leg includes a handle rotatably confined by the mirror orifice to raise and lower the surgical mask. |
| US10470956B2 |
System and method to physically and electronically configure an air mattress system for multiple users
A patient support apparatus includes an inflatable mattress for supporting a patient and an air supply for supplying air to the inflatable mattress. A control system controls the air supply and inflatable mattress to provide therapeutic functions. The control system is configurable to make a subset of the therapeutic functions available to a user. A control panel containing controls for therapeutic functions is provided. An interchangeable bezel covers the control panel to provide access to controls for the subset of available therapeutic functions. |
| US10470955B2 |
Patient bed having translatable siderail for bed exit
A number of patient beds are disclosed. Some patient beds have siderails that are movable by a patient so that the patient can egress from the bed without interference from the siderails. Various caregiver control panels and patient control panels for controlling features and functions of a patient bed are also disclosed. For example, a cart with caregiver control inputs, including hand inputs on a graphical user interface (GUI) and foot inputs, is disclosed. Patient positioning and transfer devices are also disclosed. Various types of in-bed physical therapy devices are also disclosed. |
| US10470953B1 |
Anti-rollback wheelchair device
A wheelchair anti-rollback device utilizes one-way roller clutches which incorporate a selectable free-rotation functionality such that the wheelchair user can select between anti-rollback and free-wheeling modes. The anti-rollback mode is of utility when the wheelchair user is propelling up ramps. The modal selection is by means of a knob positioned on the centerline rotation axis of the mechanism. The mechanism also included functionality that allows mode change from anti-rollback to free-wheeling to be made at any time, including while the chair is on an inclined ramp. The invention can incorporated into the hub of the rear wheels of a wheelchair or into the toggle mechanism of typically used to actuate parking brakes. When incorporated into a wheelchair, the invention gives the wheelchair user greater control and ease in ascending ramps. |
| US10470951B2 |
Wheelchair lift
A wheelchair lift for a vehicle having a cab with a rear seat. The wheelchair lift includes a lift tray dimensioned to support a wheelchair. An articulating assembly is provided that is configured to move the lift tray transversely between an extended position outside a cab of a vehicle and a retracted position fully within the cab of the vehicle. The wheelchair lift includes a vertical lift assembly configured to raise and lower the lift tray. In some cases, the articulating assembly is mounted to a vertical wall of a vehicle cab between a rear seat and a vehicle door. |
| US10470948B2 |
Thin and dry diaper
An absorbent article, preferably a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed having an absorbent core which imparts increased wearing comfort to the article and makes it thin and dry. The absorbent core useful for an absorbent article comprises a substrate layer, a discontinuous layer of absorbent material, and a layer of thermoplastic material. A second surface of the discontinuous layer of absorbent material is in at least partial contact with a first surface of the substrate layer. Portions of a second surface of the layer of thermoplastic material are in direct contact with the first surface of the substrate layer and portions of said second surface of the layer of thermoplastic material are in direct contact with a first surface of the discontinuous layer of absorbent material. A process for providing a storage layer for an absorbent core useful in an absorbent article is further disclosed. |
| US10470944B2 |
Underpants-type disposable diaper and production method therefor
A main object of the present invention is to improve the fit of edge portions of an outer body around the legs. In at least one of the ventral side outer part and the dorsal side outer part, parts at a lower edge of a side edge correspondence region corresponding to side edge portions in a front-back direction, positioned on the both width direction sides of an inner body, constitute edges of leg openings, a lower part of the side edge correspondence region is set as a folded part that is folded once or plural times in a zigzag manner in the front-back direction and fixed at the side edge portions, the folded part is gradually unfolded downward with increasing proximity to the width-direction central side, and the folded part is fixed in a halfway or completely downward unfolded state to the inner body at the width direction central portion, and elongated oblique resilient and elastic members are fixed in an extended state in a direction from the folded part to the side edges of the inner body below the folded part. |
| US10470942B2 |
Absorbent article and production method thereof
An absorber article includes: a body-contact part having a canal member which has a stretchable and shrinkable, left and right pair of head sections extending in the front-rear direction, and which also has a canal sheet having left and right edges joined to the left and right pair of head sections and also having a center section hanging downward, the body contact part also having affixing members which affix the canal member to the wearer's body in such a manner that the head sections of the canal member are in contact with the wearer's skin; and body-non-contacting part having a sheet-like leakage prevention body and also having an absorber disposed on the upper side of the leakage prevention body. The absorber article is also provided with a passage for transporting bodily fluids from the upper side of the canal sheet to the absorber. |
| US10470940B2 |
Device for forming and applying at least one pair of accessory elements on a continuous band of absorbent material and machine for making absorbent sanitary articles comprising the device
A device for forming and applying accessory elements to a continuous band of absorbent material, includes a unit for feeding a continuous strip to a conveyor roller, a unit for cutting the strip in a continuous and alternating succession of first and second pieces, a first and a second roller rotating about respective axes parallel to the first direction, each including a movement device acting along a circumferential direction around the respective axis and configured for imparting to each unit a respective motion between positions for picking up and releasing the pieces. A unit for applying a pair of pieces to the band is equipped with a separating unit equipped with a spacer device for moving first and/or second carriages along a separating direction between close and far axial positions, wherein the spacer device includes a plurality of linear actuators each associated with a respective first carriage. |
| US10470935B2 |
Skin closure systems and devices of improved flexibility and stretchability for bendable joints
A system or device for skin closure comprises an elastic flat flexible tape elongated along a longitudinal axis and having a lower side and an opposing upper side, said tape having a pressure sensitive adhesive on at least a portion of the lower side, said tape having a plurality of openings arranged side-by-side with spaces between said openings oriented across the longitudinal axis. |
| US10470932B2 |
Free floating patient interface for laser surgery system
Systems and methods here may be used to support a laser eye surgery device, including a base assembly mounted to an optical scanning assembly via, a horizontal x axis bearing, a horizontal y axis bearing, and a vertical z axis bearing, mounted on the base assembly, configured to limit movement of the optical scanning assembly in an x axis, y axis and z axis respectively, relative to the base assembly, a vertical z axis spring, configured to counteract the forces of gravity on the optical scanning assembly in the z axis, and, mirrors mounted on the base assembly and positioned to reflect an energy beam into the optical scanning assembly no matter where the optical scanning assembly is located on the x axis bearing, the y axis bearing and the z axis bearing. |
| US10470931B2 |
Ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus
An ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus comprises: an observation optical system; first and second irradiation optical systems to irradiate first and second laser lights for treatment toward a patient's eye; and first and second guide optical systems to irradiate first and second guide lights toward the eye. The second irradiation optical system displaces a condensing position of the second laser light to either one of a position far from of a reference plane on which the observation optical system is focused and a position short of the reference plane, so that a spot size of the second laser light on the reference plane is increased to a larger size than a spot size of the first laser light on the reference plane. The first and second guide optical systems respectively condense the first and second guide lights on the reference plane. |
| US10470930B2 |
Method and system for adjusting a laser-based treatment system to an eye
A method for adjusting a scanning laser-treatment device to an eye, including: using a laser-treatment device for emitting treatment laser radiation, a handpiece into which the radiation is coupled and having multiple markings and an outlet end for emitting the radiation into the eye, and a laser scanner arranged between a radiation source and the outlet end; using an OCT module with a scanner to image eye structures, the handpiece and the module being movable relative to each other in a first state, and the handpiece coupling to the module to image the eye through the outlet end; imaging the markings and ascertaining a first relative position between the markings and the OCT scanner; imaging an eye structure using the module through the handpiece and outlet end, and ascertaining a second relative position; and generating signals to actuate the laser scanner based on the first and the second relative positions. |
| US10470927B2 |
AB externo intraocular shunt placement
Placing an intraocular shunt ab externo into an eye can include inserting the shunt into the eye and either before and/or after insertion, ballooning a target outflow region of the eye to permit an outflow end of the shunt to be enveloped within the ballooned target outflow region. An injector docking device can optionally be used to guide insertion of the needle and shunt into the eye. |
| US10470925B2 |
Systems and methods for treating eye diseases
A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery. |
| US10470921B2 |
Removable mandibular myo-stimulator
An oral appliance for the treatment of sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, in a user is presented. The oral appliance may include a mouthpiece configured to receive a user's dentition. The mouthpiece may include an oxygen sensor, a pressure sensor, an airflow sensor, an actigraphy sensor, a noise detector, and at least one stimulator for providing stimulation to a user's tongue in the event of decreased oxygen saturation levels, increased pressure applied to occlusal surfaces of the user's dentition, decreased actual airflow levels and/or increased noise levels. The mouthpiece may further include a microprocessor that receives data from the oxygen sensor, pressure sensor, airflow sensor, actigraphy sensor and noise detector, and activates the at least one stimulator. |
| US10470917B2 |
Multilayer film including odor barrier layer having sound dampening properties
A multilayer film including an odor barrier layer having sound dampening properties is provided. The odor barrier layer is formed from a polyamide modified with a functionalized vinyl-bond rich triblock copolymer. |
| US10470916B1 |
Patient safety device
A safety device for restraining a person includes a fabric bottom panel, at least two fabric top panels, at least two side separable fasteners, and a top separable fastener. The fabric bottom panel is dimensioned to extend lengthwise along an underside of a mattress. The fabric top panels extend approximately lengthwise along the fabric bottom panel. Each side fastener attaches one of the at least two fabric top panels with the fabric bottom panel. The top separable fastener attaches the at least two fabric top panels to one another. |
| US10470913B2 |
Ankle brace for ankle-foot orthotic
A customizable ankle-foot orthotic. The orthotic including an ankle brace for installation around a wearer's ankle, the ankle brace including a first wing, a second wing, and a third wing anchored at a point between the first wing and the second wing, the second and third wings independently configurable to couple to a portion of the first wing to enable the wearer to customize the fit; a tension adjustment assembly including one or more strap loops; and an elastic strap operably linking the ankle brace to a wearer's shoe for applying an upward resistive force to the wearer's shoe to prevent inadvertent downward movement of a wearer's foot, the elastic strap threadable through the one or more strap loops such that the elastic strap wraps around the exterior face of the ankle brace and extends at a downward angle to engage the wearer's shoe. |
| US10470908B2 |
Automatic-sealing balloon-filling catheter system
Valve assemblies for use with expandable devices that are positioned within remote cavities and more particularly relates to the catheters/conduits used to inflate these devices with fluid. |
| US10470907B2 |
Sheaths used with polymer scaffolds
A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A sheath pair is placed over the crimped scaffold after crimping to reduce recoil of the crimped polymer scaffold and maintain scaffold-balloon engagement relied on to hold the scaffold to the balloon when the scaffold is being delivered to a target in a body. The sheath pair is removed by a health professional before placing the scaffold within the body. |
| US10470906B2 |
Implantable device delivery system
Delivery systems and methods for deploying an implantable device are disclosed, which can include a delivery device having an outer tubular member and an inner assembly. The inner assembly is disposed within and is slidably movable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner assembly can include a pusher at a distal portion. The pusher abuts and restricts proximal movement, relative to the inner assembly, of a crimped implantable device within the outer tubular member. The pusher can include a slot to accommodate a suture binding mechanism of the implantable device. The delivery device can include a tip disposed at a distal end. The tip includes a tip transition zone. The inner sheath and outer tubular member can each have sections of distinct rigidity along their lengths with transition zones between the sections. A transition zone of the outer tubular member and a transition zone of the inner sheath can be longitudinally offset. |
| US10470905B2 |
Balloon catheters and methods for use
Apparatus and methods are provided for flaring a stent deployed within a branch vessel including an ostium communicating with a main vessel, a first end of the stent extending at least partially from the branch. A catheter is provided that includes a balloon having a reinforced region adjacent an unreinforced region. When the balloon is positioned at a desired location, e.g., within a stent, prosthetic valve, or other tubular prosthesis, the balloon may be inflated to a first pressure causing the reinforced and unreinforced regions to expand substantially simultaneously. Upon inflation of the balloon beyond the first pressure, the reinforced region of the balloon remains at the first diameter and the unreinforced region continues to expand, e.g., to flare one or more ends of the prosthesis. |
| US10470901B2 |
User controlled power disconnect mechanism for human exoskeleton
A human exoskeleton is provided and includes a power source. The human exoskeleton also includes a controller configured to activate power between the exoskeleton and the power source. The human exoskeleton further includes a power disconnect mechanism electronically connected to the controller and configured to disconnect power between the exoskeleton and the battery when activated, the power disconnect mechanism physically in contact with a wearer of the human exoskeleton. |
| US10470899B2 |
Method for preparing a patient's tibia in an orthopaedic joint replacement procedure
An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed. |
| US10470896B2 |
Surgical inserter
A surgical inserter includes a shaft, a lever, a bolt, and a locking mechanism. The shaft includes a shaft body and an engaging head. An end of the lever is adjacent to an inner side of the engaging head. The bolt is mounted on the end of the lever and passes through the engaging head to connect a medical device. The locking mechanism is movably disposed on the other end of the shaft body for selectively locking or releasing angular movement of the lever relative to the shaft body. When the lever is bending relative to the shaft body, the end of the lever pries the bolt, so that the medical device is driven by the bolt to abut against an outer side of the engaging head tightly. |
| US10470889B2 |
Asymmetric tibial components for a knee prosthesis
An orthopedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate with an asymmetric periphery which promotes proper positioning and orientation on a resected tibia, while also facilitating enhanced kinematics, soft-tissue interaction, and long-term fixation of the complete knee prosthesis. The asymmetric baseplate periphery is sized and shaped to substantially match portions of the periphery of a typical resected proximal tibial surface, such that proper location and orientation is evident by resting the baseplate on the tibia. The baseplate periphery provides strategically positioned relief and/or clearance between the baseplate periphery and bone periphery, such as in the posterior-medial portion to prevent deep-flexion component impingement, and in the anterior-lateral portion to avoid undue interaction between the anatomic iliotibial band and prosthesis components. |
| US10470888B2 |
Insert unit for artificial knee joint
The present invention relates to an insert unit inserted during an artificial knee joint operation. An insert unit for an artificial knee joint according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a tibial member configured for coupling to the end of the tibia during an artificial knee joint operation, an insert configured for coupling to an upper side of the tibial member, and a locking rod coupling together the tibial member and the insert by penetrating through the tibial member and the insert, wherein the locking rod comprises a head portion formed at the upper end, and the head portion comprises a lip protruding outward to provide a constraint in relation to the insert during an articular movement such that the locking rod does not dig into the tibial member, to increase a coupling strength of the insert unit. |
| US10470887B2 |
Modification of the surface topography of cartilage grafts for joint reconstruction
Herein disclosed is a tissue supplied in a configuration pre-shaped to the topography of the recipient surface for covering defects in the articulating surfaces of bones. Also discussed herein is a method of preparing a graft for reconstruction of a defect in an articular surface of a bone comprising determining the topography of the native articular surface and the corresponding underside of the cartilage layer; fabricating a pair of mating surfaces having the topography of the native articular surface and the underside of the cartilage layer; harvesting a cartilage graft from a cadaveric donor; and placing said graft between the mating surfaces and subjecting said graft to sufficient pressure for a sufficient duration to cause it to change shape to that of the deforming surfaces. |
| US10470884B2 |
Treatment catheter member with encircling function
A catheter member for interacting with a circumferential tissue structure includes: an elongate primary catheter having at least one inner lumen and extending along a longitudinal axis; first and second elongate secondary catheters, each having an inner lumen, and each positionable in an inner lumen of the primary catheter to be moveable relatively thereto and exposable therefrom; and a first flexing mechanism to provide a distal end portion of the first and/or second secondary catheter with a tendency to assume a first secondary bent shape. The distal end portion of the first and/or second secondary catheters is provided so as to be able to be flexed by the first flexing mechanism to form an arm portion substantially transverse to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the primary catheter so as to assume the first secondary bent shape when exposed from a distal end portion of the primary catheter. |
| US10470882B2 |
Closure element for use with annuloplasty structure
During a percutaneous procedure, a flexible sleeve of an annuloplasty structure is introduced into an atrium and arranged completely around an annulus as a closed loop, such that none of one or more longitudinal contracting members thereof is positioned along an anterior portion of the annulus between fibrous trigones of the valve. The annuloplasty structure is fastened to the annulus. At least a portion of a posterior portion of the annulus is tightened, while preserving a length of an anterior portion of the annulus between fibrous trigones of the valve, by contracting, using the one or more longitudinal contracting members, a longitudinal portion of the sleeve not positioned along the anterior portion of the annulus between the fibrous trigones of the valve. Thereafter, the one or more longitudinal contracting members are locked. |
| US10470878B2 |
Durable high strength polymer composites suitable for implant and articles produced therefrom
Thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for use in a valve for regulating blood flow direction. In one aspect, the composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes a porous polymer membrane and an elastomer, wherein the elastomer fills substantially all of the pores of the porous polymer membrane. |
| US10470869B2 |
Devices and methods for treatment of vascular aneurysms
The present invention relates to devices and methods for the treatment of diseases in the vasculature, and more specifically, devices and methods for treatment of aneurysms found in blood vessels. In one embodiment, a system for treating an aneurysm is disclosed. The system comprises a catheter delivery system, an expandable foam configured to pass through the catheter delivery system, and a stent having a first end and a second end. The stent is configured to extend across the aneurysm. The expandable foam is configured to expand in the aneurysm when exposed to a fluid. |
| US10470866B2 |
Urological repair apparatus and method
A urological repair device includes a stent having a diameter that fits within a portion of a urological structure. The stent also has a length to bridge a distance between a first end of the urological structure and a second end of the urological structure. The stent includes at least one tapered end. The tapered end enables placement of the stent within the urological structure. A method of repairing a urological structure includes placing a first end of a substantially tubular urological structure over a first end of a tubular stent, and placing a second end of a substantially tubular urological structure over a second end of a stent, and attaching the first end of the substantially tubular urological structure, the second end of a substantially tubular urological structure, and the tubular stent to form a fluid passageway. |
| US10470864B2 |
Multi-plane curved surgical fasteners for securing prosthetic devices to tissue
A curved surgical fastener for anchoring medical devices to tissue includes a curved member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a tissue penetrating end at the distal end of the curved member. The curved member has a total curvature of less than 360 degrees between the proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the curved member lies in a first plane, the distal end of the curved member lies in a second plane that is offset from the first plane, and the curved member has an intermediate section that extends between the first and second planes. The curved member includes a compound curve having a proximal section with a first radius of curvature and a distal section with a second radius of curvature that is different than the first radius of curvature. |
| US10470862B2 |
Treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
A method and device for the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor prolapse is provided. The diagnosis and treatment may involve the use of a multiple sensor-enabled device for vaginal insertion capable of providing real-time data regarding the patient's physiology, the position and movement of the urethra, and the muscular strength of the patient's vagina and pelvic floor. The methods and devices of the invention may also be useful to addressing other medical issues, including urinary incontinence, sexual health, and fecal incontinence, as well as facilitate patient home wellness activities. |
| US10470861B2 |
Elongate implant system and method for treating pelvic conditions
Implant systems can include one or more needles, such as those used in pelvic floor repair procedures, and one or more elongate implants. A syringe or similar style hollow needle can be used to deliver the elongate mesh or other implant devices through one or more small stab incisions into the target tissue location inside the pelvis, proximate the vagina. The implant devices can be placed upon insertion through the incisions to engage and pull or tighten support tissue, such as the endopelvic fascia, pubocervical fascia, rectovaginal fascia, levator muscles, or other supportive muscles or tissue within the pelvis of the patient. |
| US10470859B2 |
Sterile dental setup pack
A system and method for forming a sterile dental pack is disclosed. The method includes preparing a first wrap and a second wrap; arranging a plurality of dental disposable supplies on the first wrap; and wrapping the plurality of dental disposable supplies within the first wrap and the second wrap to form an airtight container. Also disclosed is a sterile dental pack dispensing system. The sterile dental pack dispensing system may include a storage container with an opening, the storage container being configured to store a wrapped sterile dental pack; an output configured to receive the wrapped sterile dental pack from the storage container; and a fiber optic indicator configured to cause the wrapped sterile dental pack to move from the storage container to the output through the opening. |
| US10470847B2 |
Intraoral appliances with sensing
Detection of placement of dental aligners in patient mouth on teeth for indication of wearing compliance. Described herein are apparatuses and methods for detecting wearing, including compliance, and for reliably transferring data, by wired or wireless direct or indirect communication of electronic compliance information to a smartphone. Also described herein are dental appliances that can detect physiological parameters related to respiration and sleep. Also described herein are aligner cases that enable NFC communication with electronic compliance indicator (ECI) devices and Bluetooth communication with smartphones. |
| US10470846B2 |
Selection and locking of intraoral images
A processing device receives an intraoral image of a first intraoral site. The processing device selects a portion of the intraoral image that depicts a portion of the first intraoral site. The processing device locks at least the portion of the intraoral image. The processing device may then generate a model comprising the first intraoral site based at least in part on the locked intraoral image, wherein the portion of the intraoral image is used for a first region of the model, and wherein data from one or more additional intraoral images that also depict the portion of the first intraoral site is not used for the first region of the model. |
| US10470844B2 |
Dental or dental surgical ultrasonic tool
A dental or dental surgical ultrasonic tool, comprising: a tool body, a connecting device for connection to an ultrasonic source, a working section extending along a longitudinal axis and designed to penetrate into bone to be treated, and a liquid line extending through the tool body in the direction of the working section and ending in at least one opening for the discharge of a liquid, wherein the working section has a distal end face with multiple cutting edges and a lateral surface connected thereto, wherein at least one channel for conveying a liquid is provided in the lateral surface, and wherein the at least one opening of the liquid line is disposed on the lateral surface in the at least one channel or directly adjacent to the at least one channel. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one channel extends helically around the longitudinal axis of the working section. |
| US10470842B2 |
Apparatus and method for deploying a surgical preparation
A device used for applying an antiseptic preparation to a surgical site of a patient prior to surgery outside of an operating theater. A loose-fitting bag is provided which encloses the surgical site by securing the open end(s) to the patient by closing means. A high friction scrub surface is provided in the bag. A method and apparatus are also provided for releasing antiseptic into the interior of the bag. The method provides that the surgical site can be scrubbed within the bag so as to properly prepare the skin for surgery. A temperature indicator for the antiseptic preparation is also provided. |
| US10470841B2 |
Robot-based rack processing system
A robot-based system for processing racks used for transportation of articles in connection with an inactivation procedure, such as sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination. Robots are used to move full and empty racks between a plurality of a locations within soiled and clean areas of a workspace, including, but not limited to, a loading station where soiled medical instruments are loaded on the racks, washer/disinfectors for processing the medical instruments, and an unloading station where clean medical instruments are unloaded from the racks for sorting into trays. |
| US10470840B2 |
Surgical suction clearing device
An apparatus for unclogging a surgical-suction device (21) comprising a base (22) that defines at least one hole (26). A stylet (28) extends perpendicularly from the center of the base (22) along an axis (A) for receiving the surgical-suction device (21). The stylet (28) defines an exterior and an internal chamber (32) that communicates with the hole (26) in the base (22). The stylet (28) defines at least one aperture (40) in fluid communication between the chamber (32) and the exterior of the stylet (28) for communicating with the surgical-suction device (21). A valve (60) having an open position (FIG. 1) for allowing fluid to flow through the hole (26) of the base (22) and the aperture (40) in the stylet (28) and a closed position (FIG. 2) for preventing fluid to flow through the hole (26) of the base (22) and the aperture (40) in the stylet (28). |
| US10470825B2 |
Method, system and apparatus for surface rendering using medical imaging data
A method, system and apparatus for surface rendering using medical imaging data is provided. A display device is controlled to render a first model of imaging data showing depth positions corresponding to a given surface threshold value, and further controlled to replace the first model with a second model of the imaging data showing respective depth positions corresponding to the given surface threshold value, the second model being faster to compute than the first model. The given surface threshold value is changed to an updated surface threshold value, for example using a slider input. The display device updates rendering of the second model to show updated respective depth positions corresponding to the updated surface threshold value. When an acceptance is received, the display device is controlled to replace the second model with the first model showing updated depth positions corresponding to the updated surface threshold value. |
| US10470820B2 |
Laser optical fiber for endoscopic surgical procedures having a re-coated elongated tip with visual burn-back indicator and an improved self-aligning stability sheath
A laser fiber, is modified to have a tip that has a length that is predetermined to ensure that the tip remains viable throughout a given procedure type, despite the presence of burn-back. The extended tip is defined by stripping back the jacket of the laser fiber over the pre-determined length starting at the distal end of the fiber. The stripped portion of the fiber is then dip-coated with a layer of polymeric coating such as an acrylate. A visual indicator can be printed onto the extended tip to aid in the use of the extended fiber. A self-aligning stability sheath is provided to make insertion easier in certain types of endoscopes. The laser fiber with extended tip can be pre-inserted into the sheath and sold as a pre-prepared kit for ease of use and protection of the fiber. |
| US10470815B2 |
Systems and methods for activating transducers
In some embodiments, a plurality of transducers of a transducer-based device may be selected for activation. A first pair of subsets of the selected transducers may be identified for initial activation, each subset of the first pair being activated with a different phase angle range than the other. No transducer in one subset is sufficiently close to a transducer in the other subset to cause a confluence of ablated tissue regions therebetween. The first pair of subsets may be activated simultaneously or concurrently. Upon activation or a conclusion thereof of the pair of subsets of the selected transducers, one or more subsequent pairs of subsets of the selected transducers may be activated iteratively on a pair-by-pair basis, until all of the selected transducers have achieved desired activation results, according to some embodiments. Each subsequent pair may include the same or similar characteristics as the first pair. |
| US10470813B2 |
Methods and systems for preventing neuroma formations
The present invention generally relates to improved medical devices, systems, and methods. In many embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for amputating a limb of a patient are provided. In many embodiments, devices, systems, and methods may provide chronic denervation of one or more nerves of a patient as part of a therapeutic treatment. The methods may employ cold for the prevention of neuromas or fibromas associated with amputation of a limb of a patient. Embodiments of the invention include needles that can be advanced through skin or other tissues to cause axonotmesis of a target nerve of the patient and to repeatedly interrupt a regeneration of the nerve so as to provide therapeutic chronic denervation of the target nerve. The therapeutic chronic denervation may delay the formation of neuromas or fibromas in a patient's residual limb and/or may provide long lasting and permanent pain relief associated with the target nerve. |
| US10470804B2 |
Bone anchor delivery systems and methods
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces. |
| US10470801B2 |
Dynamic spinal stabilization with rod-cord longitudinal connecting members
A dynamic fixation medical implant having two bone anchors includes a longitudinal connecting member assembly having a transition portion and cooperating outer sleeve, both the transition portion and sleeve being disposed between the two bone anchors. In a first embodiment, the transition portion includes a rigid length or rod having apertures therein for tying or otherwise attaching the rigid length to a second rigid length or to a flexible cord. Slender ties or cords extend through a plurality of apertures in the rigid lengths or are threaded, tied or plaited to the larger flexible cord or cable. In a second embodiment, a transition portion includes slender ties of a cord that are imbedded in a molded plastic of a more rigid member. The sleeve surrounds the transition portion and extends between the pair of bone anchors, the sleeve being compressible in a longitudinal direction between the bone anchors. |
| US10470798B1 |
Methods for promoting fertilization
The disclosure provides, inter alia, methods of improving sperm function and related methods of fertilization, together with preparations of activated or potentiated sperm. The disclosure additionally provides articles of manufacture suitable for performing the methods provided by the invention. The methods provided by the disclosure, in some embodiments entail energy depletion with subsequent staged reintroduction of different energy sources. |
| US10470796B2 |
Cannula with sensors to measure patient bodywall forces
A cannula is provided that includes a head portion that defines a proximal opening sized to receive one or more surgical instruments; an elongated inner tube rigidly fastened to the head portion defines an elongated conduit; a surgical instrument can be inserted within the conduit; an elongated overtube rigidly fastened to the head portion is coaxially aligned with the inner tube and extends about a portion of the inner tube; an inner wall of the overtube is spaced apart from an outer wall of the inner tube; sensors are disposed on the overtube to provide an indication of forces applied to the outer wall of the overtube in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal dimension of the overtube. |
| US10470795B2 |
Atherectomy catheters and occlusion crossing devices
Atherectomy catheter devices having a C-shaped balloon opposite a cutting window out of which a rotating cutter may extend and a proximal annular balloon. The C-shaped first balloon may be used to drive the cutter against a vessel and to deploy the cutter by assisting in deflecting a nosecone (distal tip) to expose the distal-facing cutting edge of the cutter. The proximal annular balloon may be used to occlude blood flow. The device may pulled, pushed or rotated in a vessel with the balloons inflated or deflated. |
| US10470790B2 |
Surgical instrument with selector
An ultrasonic instrument includes a body, an actuation assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The actuation assembly includes a mode selection member and an activation member. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The shaft assembly includes an acoustic waveguide. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The end effector is configured to be activated in a first activation mode in response to actuation of the activation member when the mode selection member is in a first position. The end effector is configured to be activated in a second activation mode in response to actuation of the activation member when the mode selection member is in a second position. |
| US10470786B2 |
Surgical tool arrangement and surgical cutting accessory for use therewith
A surgical tool arrangement for performing endoscopic surgical procedures which includes a powered handpiece and a surgical cutting accessory which detachably connects to the handpiece. The cutting accessory incorporates a cutting head for resecting tissue and a suction arrangement at the distal end of the cutting accessory closely adjacent the cutting head which suction arrangement serves to evacuate tissue from the surgical site and additionally serves as a cleaning mechanism for the surgical cutting accessory. The accessory additionally incorporates a bearing arrangement for supporting the cutting element as same rotates within the housing element. |
| US10470785B1 |
Surgical apparatus including articulation gear
One example of a surgical apparatus may include an end effector; a shaft extending proximally from the end effector, the shaft including an articulation region; a handle including at least one button; an articulation gear held by the handle, where at least one cam path is defined in the articulation gear; and at least one holder post extending into each cam path; where actuation of one button causes the end effector to articulate through a discrete angular increment relative to the shaft. |
| US10470780B2 |
Systems and methods for ligament balancing in robotic surgery
Systems and methods for ligament balancing during robotic surgery. One or more transducers are positioned within a knee joint to detect forces indicative of tension in ligaments and to provide output based on the detected forces. A distraction device is used to provide a distraction force to cause movement of a distal end portion of a femur relative to a proximal end portion of a tibia to increase tension in the ligaments. Information associated with output from the transducers is displayed for viewing. |
| US10470776B2 |
Tissue closure
A device for fastening tissue includes (a) a shaft extending longitudinally from a distal end insertable into a body to a proximal end attached to a controller which remains outside of the body, the shaft including a lumen extending therethrough and an opening extending through a wall of a distal portion thereof to open the lumen to an exterior of the shaft; (b) a first roller housed within the lumen adjacent to a first longitudinal edge of the opening such that a rotation of the first roller grasps and draws tissue from the body into the lumen in combination; and (c) a fastening element housed within the lumen adjacent to the opening and movable from a tissue receiving configuration to a tissue gripping configuration. |
| US10470775B2 |
Ligation device
A ligation device comprises a clamp and a conveying unit. The clamp comprises a clip and a tightening tube to tighten a rear end of the clip therein, the clip comprises two clamping arms. The conveying unit comprises a traction line, a conveying tube and a control handle, the traction line runs through the conveying tube, the control handle is connected with a rear end of the conveying tube and a rear end of the traction line. At least one bearing piece is arranged at a tail of the clip and can be deformed or broken under a certain pressure, the bearing piece is assembled to form a hole, the traction line runs through the hole and a front end of the traction line is blocked by the bearing piece. |
| US10470774B2 |
Embolic implant and method of use
A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane. |
| US10470769B2 |
Staple cartridge assembly comprising staple alignment features on a firing member
A staple cartridge is disclosed. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a firing member. The firing member is configured to directly engage the staples to eject the staples from the staple cavities. The firing member includes one or more channels and/or rails configured to orient the staples before, during, and/or after the staples contact an anvil positioned opposite the staple cartridge. |
| US10470768B2 |
Fastener cartridge including a layer attached thereto
A fastener cartridge including a cartridge body and a layer mounted to said cartridge body is disclosed. The cartridge body can include projections extending therefrom and the layer can include apertures which correspond to the projections. The projections and the apertures can form a releasable interference fit therebetween to secure the layer to the cartridge body. |
| US10470760B2 |
Modified tissue securement fibers
Tissue securement fibers of reduced cross sectional area and methods of making them are disclosed. The fibers comprising reduced cross sectional areas provide higher degrees of flexibility by providing discrete bending zones most useful in applications when the fiber is bent at an included angle less than 180°, more particularly when the included angle is less than 90°. |
| US10470758B2 |
Suturing device
Devices, systems, and methods for suturing are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a surgical suturing system can generally include a shaft with an end effector on a distal end thereof. The end effector can be configured to receive a suture needle driving cartridge. The end effector can selectively drive a suturing needle into tissue to suture tissue or retract the suturing needle out of the tissue. The system can further include a control system configured to operably couple to the at least one motor. The control system can be configured to monitor load as the suturing needle is driven into tissue and to reverse a direction of needle travel in the event that the load exceeds a predetermined threshold. |
| US10470755B2 |
Tissue fixation device
A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion including a plurality of barbed loops. The elongated body, proximal portion, and distal portion are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. |
| US10470754B2 |
Methods and apparatus for joint distraction
A method of treating a patient's joint having opposing joint surfaces includes providing an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and an expandable member near the distal end. The expandable member is positioned in the joint between the joint surfaces and expanded so as to separate the joint surfaces away from one another into a distracted position. The joint is manipulated while in the distracted position so that the joint is distracted and in flexion. A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is then performed on the joint while maintaining the joint in the flexed and distracted position. |
| US10470738B2 |
Defining scanning parameters of a CT scan using external image capture
A method for defining scanning parameters of a CT scan of a region of interest of an examination object (O) using a CT system is described. In an embodiment of the method, external image capture of external features of the examination object is carried out using an additional image capture unit. In addition, at least one scanning parameter in the axial direction of the CT system is determined on the basis of the external image capture. Finally, a CT scan is performed using the at least one scanning parameter determined. A CT scan range defining device is additionally described. A computed tomography system is also described. |
| US10470735B2 |
Device and method for signal compensation in medical X-ray images
The present invention relates to a device for signal compensation in medical X-ray images. The device (100) comprises a generation module (10) configured to generate an X-ray ghosting image based on an X-ray detector read-out subsequent to a last X-ray exposure of a plurality of X-ray exposures; a scaling module (20) configured to scale the X-ray ghosting image into a scaled X-ray ghosting image; and a subtraction module (30) configured to subtract the scaled X-ray ghosting image from any subsequent X-ray image recorded during a respective subsequent X-ray exposure of the plurality of X-ray exposures. |
| US10470734B2 |
Characterizing lung nodule risk with quantitative nodule and perinodular radiomics
Embodiments associated with classifying a region of tissue using features extracted from nodules and surrounding structures. One example apparatus includes a feature extraction circuit configured to automatically extract a first set of quantitative features from a nodule represented in at least one CT image, and automatically extract a second set of quantitative features from the lung parenchyma region immediately surrounding the nodule represented in the at least one CT image; a feature selection circuit configured to select an optimally predictive feature set from the first set of quantitative features and the second set of quantitative features; and a training circuit configured to train a classifier using the optimally predictive feature set to assign malignancy risk to a lung nodule represented in a CT image of a region of tissue demonstrating lung nodules. A prognosis or treatment plan may be provided based on the malignancy risk. |
| US10470732B2 |
System and method for generating a time-encoded blood flow image from an arbitrary projection
A system and method include reception of 3D imaging data showing blood flow over time in a patient volume including vessels, reception of a user input of a projection angle, generation of a plurality of 3D images based on the 3D imaging data, generation of a 2D digitally reconstructed radiograph (DRR) at the projection angle input by the user for one of the plurality of 3D X-ray images, and display of the 2D DRR image. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10470730B2 |
Creating a vascular tree model
A method for vascular modeling is disclosed. The method, in some embodiments, comprises receiving a plurality of 2-D angiographic images of a portion of a vasculature of a subject, and processing the images to automatically detect 2-D features, for example, paths along vascular extents, which are projected into 3-D to determine homologous features among blood vessels. In some embodiments, projection and/or image registration is iteratively altered to improve feature position matching. Based on 3-D vascular extents and their registration to 2-D images, additional features such as vascular width are optionally determined and added to the model. |
| US10470729B2 |
Carrying device
A carrying device is disclosed for a retaining device for an X-ray tube assembly and an X-ray detector of an X-ray system. The carrying device includes a suspension device; a first carrier element arranged on the suspension device; a second carrier element; a first connecting element, the second carrier element being connected to the first carrier element via the first connecting element; a third carrier element connectable to the retaining device; and a second connecting element, the third carrier element being connected to the second carrier element via the second connecting element. In an embodiment, the first connecting element and/or the second connecting element include a revolute joint. Further, the distance between the suspension device and the first connecting element is variable via the first carrier element, and the distance between the first connecting element and the second connecting element is variable via the second carrier element. |
| US10470727B2 |
X-ray image capturing apparatus
An X-ray image capturing apparatus includes: scanning and signal lines; an X-ray sensor; detecting elements; a switching element to make charges accumulated in response to an OFF voltage and released in response to an ON voltage; a scan driving unit to switch a voltage applied to the scanning lines between ON and OFF voltages; a readout circuit to read the charges as image data; and a control circuit to detect an irradiation start by a first scheme based on a current increase due to X-ray irradiation or a second scheme based on an output from the X-ray sensor and to turn off the switching element to make charges accumulated if the first or second scheme detects the irradiation start, wherein a detection threshold is set such that the second scheme has a slower response and can detect an X-ray at a lower dose rate than the first scheme. |
| US10470723B2 |
X-ray device with reduced pile-up
The invention relates to an x-ray device (1) for imaging an object (41). A radiation detector (3) of the x-ray device includes detector elements (21) for detecting radiation, each detector element (21) comprising an adjustable sensitive volume, where an x-ray photon entering the sensitive volume produces an electric signal used for generating the image data. Further, the device comprises a control unit (9) configured to control the sensitive volume of at least one of the detector elements (21) in accordance with a geometric structure of the object (41) to be imaged in order to reduce a pile-up effect in the detector element. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for operating the device (1) and to a computer program for carrying out the method. |
| US10470710B2 |
System for accurate measurement of dynamics and kinematics
A sensor insert is provided for measuring head dynamics and kinematics. The sensor insert includes at least one sensor embedded in the insert. The insert is configured to fit relatively substantially immovably within a portion of a user's external auditory canal passing through the temporal bone. A system including the sensor and insert further includes an electronic data collection and processing unit connected to the sensor. A method of measuring head dynamics and kinematics involves use of the aforementioned system to detect and collect data measuring head dynamics and kinematics of a user's skull for analysis thereof. |
| US10470705B2 |
Estimating visceral fat by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
A system and a method of using dual-energy absoptiometry to estimate visceral fat metrics and display results, preferably as related to normative data. The process involves deriving x-ray measurements for respective pixel positions related to a two-dimensional projection image of a body slice containing visceral fat as well as subcutaneous fat; at least some of the measurements being dual-energy x-ray measurements, processing the measurements to derive estimates of metrics related to the visceral fat in the slice; and using the resulting estimates. |
| US10470698B2 |
Allergy testing device and method of testing for allergies
An allergy testing system comprises a skin test device having a grip portion for holding the device. One or more legs extend from the grip, and each leg is oriented to interact with a well containing a potential allergen. Each leg has a test head, and each test head has a plurality of elongated spike members. The elongated spike members have a sharp end configured to receive the potential allergen from a well and to puncture a patient's skin. In addition, each test head has at least one touch activator. The touch activator is longer than the plurality of elongated spike members, such that during an allergy test, the touch activator comes into contact with the skin prior to the elongated spike members, causing the touch activators to activate nerve tissue that blocks transmission of pain, resulting in a reduction of pain and/or discomfort during testing. |
| US10470697B2 |
Wakefulness determination method
The present disclosure provides a wakefulness determination method for accurately determining wakefulness. The wakefulness determination method uses a respiration sensor that obtains respiratory data about respiration of a seated occupant, a calculation unit that calculates the respiratory data obtained from the respiration sensor, and a controller including a determination unit that determines a state of the seated occupant. The wakefulness determination method includes: obtaining, by the respiration sensor, respiratory data of the seated occupant; calculating, by the calculation unit, a degree of change in respiration from the obtained respiratory data; and determining, by the determination unit, wakefulness of the seated occupant by using a Bayesian filter where a probability of occurrence of drowsiness in the seated occupant for the degree of change in respiration is taken as a likelihood and the likelihood is multiplied by a prior probability of occurrence of drowsiness. |
| US10470694B2 |
Systems and methods for measuring tissue oxygenation
The disclosure provides methods and systems for determining tissue oxygenation. An electronic device obtains a data set including a plurality of images of a tissue of interest, each resolved at a different spectral band. Spectral analysis is performed, upon image registration, at a plurality of points in a two-dimensional area of the images of the tissue. The spectral analysis including determining approximate values of oxyhemoglobin levels and deoxyhemoglobin levels at each respective point in the plurality of points. The predetermined set of eight to twelve spectral bands includes spectral bands that provide improved methods for measuring tissue oxygenation. |
| US10470693B2 |
Optical sensing device for physiological signal
The optical sensing device is provided for receiving and transmitting a light signal. A light working area is defined according to a measurement range of the light signal. The optical sensing device includes a body, a transformation part and a signal unit. A light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are disposed at an end of the body, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit face the light working area. The transformation part pivots on the body. A light processing unit is disposed on the transformation part, and the light processing unit is capable of locating in the light working area for transmitting or receiving the light signal. The signal unit is configured for transmitting and processing the light signal. |
| US10470688B2 |
Measurement apparatus, method and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
A measurement apparatus which includes a processor is provided. The processor is configured to calculate, based on a distance image of a measurement target object with at least a joint, a position of a first portion of the measurement target object which corresponds to a non-joint portion or a terminal portion, and a position of a second portion of the measurement target object different from the first portion, and calculate, based on a first line connecting the calculated positions, a joint angle related to a joint of a first measurement target of the measurement target object. |
| US10470687B2 |
Surgical procedure management systems and methods
Systems and methods for tracking a surgical tool. Exemplary embodiments can comprise a surgical port, a tracking element configured for coupling to a surgical tool, and a camera mounted to a proximal end of the surgical port and configured to capture image data associated with the tracking element. |
| US10470686B2 |
Accessible magnetic resonance imaging scanner system for magnetic resonance guided interventional procedures
A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system (100) including a housing (102) having first and second openings (110, 116), and first and second solenoid coils (160, 150), the first and second solenoid coils (160, 150) generate a magnetic field suitable for imaging within a region of interest (ROI). The first and second solenoid coils (160, 150) have a common longitudinal axis (LA). The first and second openings (110, 116) are situated on opposite sides of the housing (102) along the longitudinal axis (LA). The first solenoid coil (160) has a different inside diameter than the second solenoid coil (150) and is positioned adjacent the first opening (110). The second solenoid coil (150) is positioned adjacent the second opening (116). Accordingly, the system provides improved access to the patent during imaging, e.g. for MR guided interventional procedures. |
| US10470685B2 |
Method and apparatus for capturing magnetic resonance image
A method and apparatus for capturing a magnetic resonance image in which processes of generating T1 contrast for different regions of an object overlap with each other, thereby obtaining a magnetic resonance image having an improved contrast between different tissues within a short time. Therefore, a time required for obtaining a magnetic resonance image may be reduced, and a magnetic resonance image enabling improved diagnosis of a disease or other abnormal condition may be provided. |
| US10470684B2 |
Controlled sympathectomy and micro-ablation systems and methods
A microsurgical tool is configured for monitoring, evaluating, mapping, and/or modulating electrophysiological activity in the vicinity of a lumen within a body. The microsurgical tool may be part of a system used in evaluating the sympathetic tone of a subject and/or neuromodulating an anatomical site in the vicinity of a lumen within a body. Such systems include a catheter system for controlled sympathectomy procedures and/or controlled micro ablation procedures. Such systems may be used in methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure, including performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner. |
| US10470683B1 |
Systems and methods to disassociate events and memory induced rewards
The present application is a neurological feedback system and method. The neurological feedback provides a trigger event to evoke a first neurological response from the brain of a user and a feedback event to evoke a second neurological response from the brain of a user to counter the first neurological response. As such, when the trigger event evokes a positive first neurological response, such that, for example, dopamine is released by the brain, the feedback event evokes a negative second neurological response, such that, for example, less or no dopamine is released by the brain in response the trigger event (and the converse). The neurological feedback may be useful to break additions or train a brain not to crave certain things. |
| US10470681B2 |
Cardiac electrical signal noise detection for tachyarrhythmia episode rejection
A medical device, such as an extra-cardiovascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), senses R-waves from a first cardiac electrical signal by a first sensing channel and stores a time segment of a second cardiac electrical signal acquired by a second sensing channel in response to each sensed R-wave. The medical device determines at least one noise parameter from a group of the stored time segments of the second cardiac electrical signal, detects noise based on the noise parameter, and withholds detection of a tachyarrhythmia episode in response to detecting the noise. |
| US10470680B2 |
System and method for mapping activity in peripheral nerves
Systems and methods are provided for controlling an entity in response to activity in a peripheral nerve comprising a plurality of fascicles. A multicontact electrode assembly is configured to record activity from the peripheral nerve. A processing component includes a sensor mapping component configured to quantify activity associated with a proper subset of the plurality of fascicles, an evaluation component configured to determine an adjustment of the status of the controlled entity from the quantified activity of the proper subset of the plurality of fascicles, and a controller configured to provide a control signal, representing the adjustment of the status of the controlled entity, to the controlled entity. |
| US10470679B2 |
Performance test for evaluation of neurological function
This disclosure relates to a system and method to implement a performance test to help evaluate a patient's neurological and cognitive function. The performance test can be executed by the patient autonomously using a portable computing device, such as a tablet computer or smart phone. The portable computing device can be programmed to execute a set of modules configured to assess motor and cognitive performance, such as a manual function test module, a cognitive processing speed test module, and a movement assessment test module. The set of modules can also include a collection module to aggregate test data from the manual function test module, the cognitive processing speed test module, and the movement assessment test module. |
| US10470678B2 |
Systems and methods for intra-operative stimulation
Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user. |
| US10470674B2 |
Technologies for a fabric acoustic sensor
Technologies for a fabric acoustic sensor are disclosed. The fabric acoustic sensor includes a conductive thread and a non-conductive thread, which form a diaphragm that vibrates in response to a sound wave. As a result of the vibration, the conductive thread stretches, and a resistance of the conductive thread varies. The change in resistance is measured by a compute device, and the compute device may determine the sound wave based on the change in resistance. In some embodiments, the fabric acoustic sensor may be used to monitor a heart rate, locate an object, and/or provide an input for noise cancellation. |
| US10470672B2 |
Measurement of blood pressure
Disclosed is a blood pressure measurement device comprising a heat flow perfusion sensor in combination with occlusion means for restricting the flow of blood in a portion of a human or animal body. |
| US10470659B2 |
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for gene and genetic variant prioritization
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for performing image processing in connection with phenotypic analysis. For example, at least one processor may be configured to receive electronic numerical information corresponding to pixels reflective of at least one external soft tissue image of an individual and access geographically dispersed genetic information stored in a database. The geographically dispersed genetic information may include numerical data that correlates anomalies in pixels in soft tissue images of a plurality of geographically dispersed individuals to specific genes or to specific genetic variants. The at least one processor may also be configured to compare the electronic numerical information for the individual with the numerical data of the geographically dispersed genetic information stored in a database, to determine at least a likelihood that the individual has a specific genetic variant, and prioritize, based on the comparison, one or more genetic variants according to likelihood of pathogenicity. |
| US10470653B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium that generate a motion contrast enface image
An image processing apparatus includes a tomographic signal obtaining unit that obtains tomographic signals of light beams, the light beams respectively having a different polarization from each other and being obtained by splitting combined light obtained by combining return light and reference light, the return light being from an object to be inspected that is irradiated with measuring light, and an information obtaining unit that obtains three-dimensional polarization tomographic information, and three-dimensional motion contrast information of the object to be inspected, by commonly using at least one of the obtained tomographic signals. In addition, an extracting unit extracts a specific region of the object to be inspected using the obtained three-dimensional polarization tomographic information, and an image generating unit generates a motion contrast enface image of the extracted specific region using the obtained three-dimensional motion contrast information. |
| US10470652B2 |
Information processing apparatus and information processing method
The present invention provides a solution for focusing on each imaging target of a subject eye in a robust and highly accurate way. An information processing apparatus includes, a confocal data acquisition unit configured to acquire a confocal signal based on return light from the subject eye, a nonconfocal data acquisition unit configured to acquire a nonconfocal signal based on the return light from the subject eye, and an identification unit configured to identify an in-focus position of measurement light based at least on the nonconfocal signal out of the confocal and the nonconfocal signals. |
| US10470647B2 |
Surgical tissue protection sheath
A surgical sheath for use in endoscopic trans-nasal or intra-ocular surgery has an angle section joined to a conical section, with the conical section having a central axis not parallel to a central axis of the angle section. A body section is joined to the angle section, with the body section having a length at least twice the length of the angle section. The conical section, the angle section and the body section may be a flexible or compliant material. The sheath reduces collateral trauma to the tissues in the surgical pathway. |
| US10470645B2 |
Imaging system and method
An imaging connector includes a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side includes a light input opening and an image output opening. The distal side includes a light output opening and an image input opening. The imaging connector is operable to (i) transmit light from the light input opening to the light output opening, and (ii) transmit an image from the image input opening to the image output opening. |
| US10470643B2 |
In-vivo visualization systems
A computer implemented method comprises activating a control mechanism on a catheter handle in a first direction with respect to a user to steer a distal end of a catheter within a body in a second direction while the catheter handle is in a first rotational position. The control mechanism includes a first indicator associated with the first direction. The computer implemented method also includes obtaining an image from the distal end of the catheter of a tissue region of interest within the body and calibrating a first rotational motion of the catheter handle with a rotational motion of the image. With the catheter handle in a second rotational position that is different than the first rotational position, the control mechanism activated in the first direction with respect to the user moves the distal end of the catheter in the second direction. |
| US10470641B2 |
Dishwasher having a decorative panel
A dishwasher includes a chassis, a tub partially defining a treating chamber, and a door pivotally mounted to the chassis and pivotally moveable between open and closed positions. A decorative panel for the dishwasher can include a slide adjuster for connecting the decorative panel to the door. |
| US10470639B2 |
Cleaning device
The invention relates to a device for cleaning planar surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, glasses, in particular for floors cleaning, comprising a mop and an external base station, wherein the external base station comprises a reservoir of cleaning fluid and it supplies said cleaning fluid to said mop, when the mop is in contact with a section of the base station. In a preferred embodiment the cleaning fluid is water and the device comprises a heating element is adapted to vaporize the cleaning fluid which is released through the one or more nozzles in the form of steam. |
| US10470634B2 |
Vacuum cleaner and handle for a cleaner
In order to accomplish a solution task of the present disclosure, a cleaner hand according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a pipe configured to transfer at least one of air, dust, and foreign matter to a drive unit that generates a suction force, a grip portion connected to the pipe, and formed to be gripped by a user, a sensor unit disposed in the grip portion to sense information related to whether or not the grip portion is gripped by the user, and a controller configured to control the drive unit based on the sensed information. |
| US10470633B2 |
Cleaning device
A cleaning device includes an inhalation unit to generate inhalation force to inhale air into a main body, the inhalation unit comprising: an impeller that is rotatable; an impeller cover having an inlet damper formed therein; and a return channel that is coupled to the impeller cover so that the impeller is capable of being accommodated in the return channel and that is directly coupled to the impeller so that air passing through the impeller is capable of being introduced into the return channel, the return channel comprising: an inner frame; and an outer frame at an outer side of the inner frame so as to be spaced apart from the inner frame. |
| US10470632B2 |
Suction-type cleaner with dedusting control for the filter or filters
A method for operating a suction-type cleaner, in which, in a manner controlled in the filter dedusting position by an electromagnetically actuated switchover valve arrangement (19, 20, 21), at least one filter (9), through which the dirt-laden air flow passes, is dedusted in the opposite direction to said air flow, and the dirt-laden suction air from the dirt-collecting container (1) firstly passes through the at least one filter (9) which is adjoined, in the flow direction, by a suction chamber (12), which is adjoined downstream by an intermediate chamber (26) which is arranged on the suction side of the turbine (30), and a pressure chamber (34) is arranged downstream of the turbine (30), wherein, in order to reduce the actuating force of the switchover valve arrangement (19, 20, 21) in the dedusting position of the suction-type cleaner, the pressure between the pressure chamber (34) and the intermediate chamber (26) is equalized. |
| US10470624B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A handheld vacuum cleaner including a handle by which the vacuum cleaner is supported during use and a cyclonic separating unit having a first end and a second end. An inlet duct extends through the first end of the cyclonic separating unit. The cyclonic separating unit is arranged to extend away from the handle such that the first end is further from the handle than the second end. |
| US10470623B2 |
Dryer and method for controlling the same
The present disclosure relates a dyer that includes a front case including a first opening surrounded by an air guide that protrudes forward and a plurality of exhaust holes formed around the first opening, a rear case coupled to the front case and including a second opening surrounded by a housing guide protrudes backward, the second opening overlapping the first opening, a fan housing that is coupled to the first and second openings, is moveable in forward and backward directions along the air guide and the housing guide, and includes a blast fan therein, and a heater that is formed on the fan housing and heats and ejects wind generated by the blast fan, and a direction of the wind ejected from the heater is changed depending on forward and backward movement of the fan housing. |
| US10470622B2 |
Sheet product dispenser
A sheet product dispenser includes a transfer bar, a roller assembly, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The transfer bar is movable between first and second positions. The roller assembly, disposed proximate the transfer bar second position, has a drive roller and a pinch roller that define a nip. The motor is in operable communication with the transfer bar to move the transfer bar between the first and second positions. The sensor is in operable communication with the dispenser cover. The controller is in operable communication with the sensor and the motor, and is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the sensor to cause the transfer bar to move between the first position and second positions. The transfer bar includes at least one finger that drives an end of a roll of sheet product towards the nip upon actuation of the transfer bar from the first position to the second position. |
| US10470616B2 |
Pump for a system for dispensing a liquid as a spray, a spray nozzle unit, a system for dispensing a liquid as a spray and a method for dispensing a liquid as a spray
A pump includes a housing forming a chamber; a dispensing opening; and a regulator fixedly arranged in the chamber. The regulator includes an inner valve for regulating a flow of liquid between the container and the chamber; an outer valve for regulating a flow of liquid between the chamber and the dispensing opening; a stem resilient along its length, sideways bendable, and extending in a longitudinal direction of the housing between the inner valve and the outer valve; and a displacement guide located at an outer portion of the stem on an inner side of the outer valve. An outer perimeter of the displacement guide and a portion of an internal surface of a guide region located adjacent the displacement guide are adapted to transfer the sideways bending of the stem to a relative displacement between the outer valve and the housing along the longitudinal direction of the housing. |
| US10470613B2 |
Device for cutting food
A device (1) for cutting food includes a cutting unit having a rotatable carrier, a slicing knife associated with the carrier at one side of the carrier for slicing the food, and at least one dicing knife associated with the carrier at another side of the carrier for dicing the food. The cutting unit also includes a protection element that is disposed along a side of the carrier where the at least one dicing knife associated with the carrier is present. The protection element delimits a dicing space for the at least one dicing knife associated with the carrier to move through during operation. The protection element has at least one annular groove at a side for facing the carrier. The annular groove receives a free end of the at least one dicing knife associated with the carrier. |
| US10470612B2 |
Disposable container blending apparatus and methods
Blending devices can be used to blend material in a disposable container such as a paper or plastic cup. A blending device may have a jar or container portion that is insertable into a disposable container and that seals its opening. A space within the jar or container portion contains a blending blade assembly that is rotatable to blend material in the disposable container. A shelf or overhanging structure may extend partially over the bottom surface of the jar or container portion to limit movement of material out of the space in the jar or container portion in a vertical and lateral direction to reduce stresses on the container during blending. After blending, the disposable container may be removed from the blending device and the blended material may be served directly in the container. Ducted blending and other flow control devices are also disclosed. |
| US10470609B2 |
Steaming accessory comprising a receptacle for collecting condensates designed to rest on a mixing bowl of a household appliance
Steaming accessory (4) including a receptacle (5) for collecting condensates designed to rest on a mixing bowl of a household appliance having a means of heating the contents of the mixing bowl, the receptacle (5) having a cavity (50) for collecting condensates and two gripping handles (52). The cavity (50) having a bottom with a protruding shaft (53) equipped with a central orifice allowing steam to pass through the accessory (4) also having at least one basket (6) for cooking food that is positioned on the receptacle (5), in which the shaft (53) includes, near its upper end, an annular wall extending around the central orifice and crosswise to the shaft (53), and in that the shaft (53) includes a deflecting wall that stands taller than the level of the annular wall. |
| US10470608B2 |
Beverage supply device
A beverage supply device applied to a beverage dispenser providing a beverage to a beverage container and has a beverage supply route for supplying a milk beverage to the beverage container, includes a washing unit to, in response to a washing instruction, mix an undiluted wash fluid with a wash hot water to generate a wash fluid, the undiluted wash fluid being supplied from an undiluted wash fluid accommodating unit configured to accommodate the undiluted wash fluid, the hot water being supplied from a hot water storage unit configured to stores the hot water which is for generating pressurized steam for forming the milk beverage, supply the wash fluid to the beverage supply route communicating with the washing unit, and supply the hot water supplied from the hot-water storage unit to the beverage supply route as a rinse hot water. |
| US10470603B2 |
Brewing unit for a food preparation machine
The invention concerns a brewing unit (3) having a cavity for enclosing a food ingredient contained in a package (C), comprising first (14) and second (15) cavity parts, and fluid injection means (13), characterized in that said first and second cavity parts (14, 15) are hinged in a pivotal arrangement between open and closed positions and in that, when said cavity parts are pivoted in a closed position, the fluid injection means (13) and/or the first cavity part (14) are movable in translation relative to the second cavity part (15), between:—a closed unlocked position that allows relative pivotal movement between cavity parts, and—a closed locked position wherein said cavity parts are translated in contact with each other to close said brewing cavity, and wherein said injection means (13) protrude inside the brewing cavity to pierce a wall of the portion package. |
| US10470597B2 |
Food product dispenser and valve
A system for dispensing a flowable food product from a reservoir is provided. A wall of the reservoir defines an aperture therethrough allowing the flowable food product to exit the reservoir. The system includes a valve having a base member having a first passageway extending therethrough and a moving member having a second passageway extending therethrough, the moving member configured to slide relative to the base member between a closed position in which the first passageway and the second passageway do not overlap and an open position in which the first passageway and the second passageway overlap. When the moving member is in the open position, an axis extending through the first passageway and the second passageway extends through the aperture in the reservoir. |
| US10470596B2 |
Hook assembly
A hook assembly includes a base having a chamber, a hook portion provided on a bottom of the base, and a lean indicator mounted in the base via a second pivotal portion. The base includes an opening, a window portion, and an adhesion portion which is adhered to a surface. The adhesion portion and the opening are provided on a back plate. The base includes two first pivotal portions. A center of each first pivotal portion is spaced from the surface at a spacing. The lean indicator includes first and second faces. The first face has a feature different from that of the second face. A central axis of the second pivotal portion does not pass through a center of gravity of the lean indicator. The central axis of the second pivotal portion is spaced from each edge of the lean indicator at a distance slightly larger than the spacing. |
| US10470594B2 |
Product display shelf, system and method
A product display shelf, system and method are disclosed. The product display system includes a shelf unit having a back shelf portion and a front shelf portion. The back shelf portion includes a first connecting element for releasably attaching the back shelf portion to an electrically powered support member, and the front shelf portion includes a second connecting element for releasably attaching the front shelf portion to the back shelf portion. The front shelf portion can also include a body portion and a display panel connected to or integral with the body portion, suitable for displaying information to a user. |
| US10470591B1 |
Two-piece corrugated shelving display with two-panel shelves
A collapsible shelving display that can be shipped and stored in a generally flat configuration and folded into an erected display configuration formed of a first and second blank of affixed material. The collapsible display includes a series of shelf surfaces formed of a front shelf portion extending from the first blank of material and a rear shelf portion extending from the second blank of material, where the shelf surfaces are supported by ribs that extend laterally across the display. Adjacent ribs may be separated by pivotable braces that provide the second blank with increased rigidity during assembly to facility machine handling. |
| US10470590B2 |
Bracket for product display grid and related methods
A product display system comprising an upright structure, a first rectangular grid comprising a plurality of cross members, a first bracket coupled to the grid, and a second bracket coupled to the grid. The first bracket comprising, a first engagement structure configured to detachably couple to the grid, and a second engagement structure configured to detachably couple to the upright structure. The second bracket comprising a first engagement structure configured to detachably couple to the grid, and a second engagement structure configured to detachably couple to a second grid. |
| US10470583B2 |
Component with multiple layers
A bedding component includes a top portion having a gel foam, a middle portion having a foam layer with at least one gel disc, and a bottom portion have a foam core. |
| US10470579B2 |
Multi-use seat
A seat, suitable for outdoor use, together with methods for preparing and using the same. The seat includes first and second structural members that can be pivotally coupled to each other at opposing first and second pivot points such that the first and second structural members can selectively rotate about and between open and closed positions. The seat also includes a seat covering positioned across at least a portion of the seating area between the first and second structural members such that the seat covering defines a continuous loop extending between the first and second structural members and wrapping around the top portions of the first and second structural members to define a seating surface. |
| US10470577B2 |
Seat pad and method for manufacturing seat pad
It is provided a seat pad having excellent comfort in seating with improved air permeability and cushion durability in a seat pad of the vehicle seat. The seat pad includes an air permeable member having a ventilation n function with an outside. The seat pad is integrally foam molded using a foamed resin material in a state where the air permeable member is introduced. The seat pad has a surface of the air permeable member projecting with respect to a surface of the seat pad located at a closest position to the air permeable member. |
| US10470576B2 |
Movable human support structure
A movable human support structure has a support against which at least a part of a human can be borne in use, a base, and a first motion transmitting assembly acting between the support and the base. The first motion transmitting assembly has at least one link member connecting between the base and the support. The at least one link member is configured to be movable: a) relative to the support around a first axis; and b) relative to the base around a second axis. The first and second axes are non-parallel to each other. The first motion transmitting assembly is configured to guide movement of the support relative to the base in opposite directions in a non-straight path. |
| US10470572B1 |
Locking device for slide rail
A locking device for a slide rail includes a slide rail, a locking mechanism, and a driving mechanism. The slide rail has an outer rail and an inner rail, the inner rail being capable of moving to a retracted position and an extended position relative to the outer rail along opposite directions. The locking mechanism includes a slide member, a fastening member, and a stopping part formed on the slide member, the slide member being capable of moving to a fastening position and a released position along opposite directions. The driving mechanism includes a traction mechanism and a pull cord connecting the traction mechanism and the slide member. When the locking mechanism is in a locked state, the fastening member is obstructed by the stopping part, and when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, the stopping part does not obstruct the fastening member. |
| US10470568B1 |
Adjustment mechanism for slide rail assembly
An adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment device. The adjustment device includes a first component, a second component, and an adjusting element. The first component includes a first feature. The adjusting element is arranged on the second component and includes a second feature. When the adjusting element is operated, the first feature and the second feature work with each other to longitudinally displace, and thereby adjust, the second component and the first component with respect to each other. |
| US10470557B2 |
Multiple use pocket clip
A pocket clip for holding various articles on a person's clothing has a spring-loaded strip- or cloth-retaining cam assembly at the upper end and a strap holder at the lower end. The strap holder is pinched closed by a draw latch or snap. The lower end of the clip may include a spacer so dimensioned as to provide space for the latch or snap between the clothing and the cam assembly. |
| US10470554B2 |
Portable hydration system with integrated circulatory and heating system
A hydration system is provided. The hydration system includes a container configured to receive and maintain a quantity of liquid, a pump connected to the container, a hose system comprising a plurality of hoses connected to the container and the pump and configured to receive liquid from the container, and an end piece connected to one of the plurality of hoses configured to be used by a user of the hydration system. The pump is configured to circulate liquid through the hose system and container to maintain a relatively similar liquid temperature for all liquid contained in the hose system and container. |
| US10470553B1 |
Sports gear carrying assembly
A sports gear carrying assembly includes a front plate that is worn on a user's back. The front plate has a plurality of front plate apertures extending therethrough. A back plate is coupled to the front plate and winter sports gear is positioned on the back plate. The back plate has a plurality of back plate apertures extending therethrough. An extension unit is slidably positioned between each of the front and back plates and the extension unit is laterally extendable a selected distance away from the front and back plates for accommodating a variety of widths of winter sports gear. A plurality of belts is each extended through a selected pair of the front and back plate apertures for securing the winter sports gear on the back plate. Each of the belts is matable to themselves to form a closed loop. A harness is coupled to the front plate and the harness is worn over the user's shoulders thereby facilitating the winter sports gear to be carried on the user's back. |
| US10470551B2 |
Telescopic lipstick case
A telescopic lipstick case for accommodating a lipstick includes a base, an inner body and an inner base. The inner body is fixed in the base. The inner base is cylindrically fitted in the inner body, wherein the inner base is axially movable with respect to the inner body between a first position and a second position. |
| US10470549B2 |
Wiper having hinged wiper arms
A wiper for wiping a cosmetic applicator, having a first component, in particular a holding section, for fastening the wiper to a cosmetic reservoir, and at least two wiper arms arranged thereon and exhibiting wiping action. The invention aims to provide a wiper, in which the intensity of the wiping and the resistance with which the wiper opposes the withdrawal of the applicator and the actual applicator section are in a favourable ratio to one another, and an actuation from outside in order to achieve a change to the distal diameter of the wiper inside the applicator container is not necessary. This aim is achieved in that at least one of the wiper arms is fastened by means of at least one hinge to the first component, in particular the holding section. |
| US10470548B2 |
Cosmetic container having identification means
A cosmetic container having an identification means, wherein a user can intuitively identify contents through the identification means by providing an identification means for identifying contents at the upper portion of the container body, such that it is possible to easily classify cosmetic products according to contents when storing the cosmetics, thereby providing user convenience. |
| US10470547B2 |
Cap for cosmetic bottle
Provided is a cap for a cosmetic bottle. The cap for the cosmetic bottle includes a coupling member provided at the upper end thereof with a plurality of moving bars, a button member provided at an inner surface thereof with a plurality of moving grooves so that the moving bars are vertically inserted into the moving grooves, a pumping part being coupled with a lower end of a pumping member, an elastic member interposed between the coupling member and the button member, a rotating member rotatably coupled with an outside of the coupling member, an adjusting member rotatably inserted into an inner surface of an upper end of the rotating member, a button member outputting unit to allow the button member to vertically move up or down if the rotating member is rotated, and a coupling unit to couple the rotating member with the coupling member or the adjusting member. |
| US10470546B2 |
Systems, methods and apparatuses for decorating nails
Decorating a human nail including: (i) using a positioning aid to place a user's finger beneath a camera; (ii) capturing an image of the user's fingernail; (iii) based on the captured image, determining at least one measurement of the fingernail or finger; (iv) calculating a print area based on the at least one measurement; (v) communicating the print area to the ink jet printer assembly; (vi) placing the user's finger in contact with a touchscreen of the portable electronic device; (vii) detecting that the user's finger is within the print area; and (viii) applying a nail-coating material to the print area. |
| US10470543B2 |
Handle construction for an item of luggage and item of luggage comprising such a handle construction
A handle construction for an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, and an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, including such a handle construction, has a hand grip and at least one rod or the like connected to the hand grip, the rod being able to be transferred between a stowed position and a position of use. A pouch with an opening is connected to at least one rod or the like or the hand grip. To permit rapid and simple storage and removal of objects, the pouch is integrated in the handle construction and together with the hand grip is able to be transferred between the stowed position and the position of use. |
| US10470540B2 |
Covering, protecting, and positioning a portable electronic device
Technology associated with covering, protecting, and positioning portable electronic devices is described. In an example embodiment, a protective cover device includes a flap that is magnetically fastenable to a surface located on a backside of a portable electronic device. The protective cover device also includes a display protector attached to the flap and being positionable in a protective position to substantially cover a display of the portable electronic device. The display protector is articulatable to a position underneath a first side of the portable electronic device in which the flap and the display protector cooperatively prop up the portable electronic device in a landscape viewing position. |
| US10470534B2 |
Process of cutting and assembling diamonds to form composite diamond having enhanced brilliance and shade
The present invention is a novel technique for setting a multiplicity of diamonds such as diamonds into a unique setting to enhance the beauty and presentation, with the technique including steps of assorting, blocking, mapping, sawing, polishing, assembling and grooving of assembling of white, naturally colored and treated color natural diamonds. The present invention provides method where each diamonds is separately processed for ultimate brilliance and cumulative refraction. The flat surfaces of the adjacent diamond are joined to form the complete design in the system. The assembled diamonds are arranged by grooving and providing support to form final pattern of the jewelry. The present process is advantageous with regards to usage of maximum utilization of raw diamond and process that gives great brilliance of large diamond and expensive appearance to user. |
| US10470533B2 |
Timepiece or jewellery bracelet
Hinged bracelet, for a watch or piece of jewellery, comprising an alternation of H-shaped links comprising side pieces forming the side ends of this bracelet, and central links, hinged to each other by arbors formed by pins or screws, wherein at least one central link is a decorated link comprising a removable surface shell arranged to be placed on a base which includes at least a first guide member and a second guide member both substantially of revolution respectively about a first axis and a second axis parallel to and distinct from one another, and arranged to receive these arbors, and the surface shell of each decorated link is surrounded and protected on either side of its width by the side pieces of the H-shaped links. |
| US10470532B2 |
Adjusting device for bracelet
Bracelet having adjustable length, which includes an adjusting link (6) with two parallel transverse articulation pins (5, 7), a first (5) being fixed and the second (7) being able to pivot with respect to the first (5) so as to reverse the respective positions of the pins and respectively create two, short and long, configurations, and an end link (8) having a first end (8i) pivoted on the second pin (7) and a second end (8j) designed to accept the fixing of the end of one bracelet strand, this second end (8j) having at least one first cutout (8e) designed to house a center link element (10a) of a link at the end of said bracelet strand, and a transverse second cutout (8c) arranged between the two ends (8i, 8j) of the end link (8) to house the first pin (5) of the adjusting link (6) in the short configuration. |
| US10470526B1 |
Shoe measuring device
A measuring device is disclosed which can be used in mass production of shoes. The device includes two parts: the first one is for measurement of the shoe width and girth having movable elements and the second one, which is mechanically connected with the first one, is positioned in a heel section of the shoe. The device also allows determining how tight movable elements fit to internal surface of the shoe. The first part is made in the form of a measuring head with movable cheeks and tongue placed on the toe rod, and the second part is in the form of a rod with a support roller. The mechanical connection between the parts is made in the form of a device angle measurement unit. The angle measurement unit is made using a single-turn absolute encoder. The technical result is in an increase of the accuracy of measurements. |
| US10470525B2 |
Apparatus and method for tightening and loosening lace
An apparatus for tightening and loosening a lace includes a base, a lace tightening and loosening member, a releasing unit and an interlocking member. A temporary sliding portion is disposed between a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion. A stopping member is passed through the temporary sliding portion by a preliminary force. When the stopping member is positioned by the first positioning portion, a second combining portion is correspondingly connected to a first combining portion. When the stopping member is positioned by the second positioning portion, the second combining portion is separated from the first combining portion. When the releasing unit is located at a first position, the elastic abutting arm substantially stops the releasing unit from rotating in a loosening direction and does not substantially stop the releasing unit from rotating in a tightening direction. |
| US10470523B2 |
Shoelace comprising a silicone band
A lace (200) for a shoe (C), consisting of an elongate elastic band (2) made entirely of silicone, said band having elastic properties according to which, when at least one segment of said band is selected, said segment having a constant cross-section and a rest length of 5.0 centimeters, when said segment is stretched to a stretched length of 10.0 centimeters and then released, said segment contracts and reaches a first released length of between 5.6 and 7.0 centimeters after a first period of between 0.1 and 1 second after the release, and reaches a second released length of between 5.0 and 5.6 centimeters after a second period of between 15 and 25 seconds after the release. The invention is particularly applicable in the field of sports shoes, and in particular running shoes, to prevent any compression and thus allow good blood circulation while holding the foot comfortably. |
| US10470517B2 |
Method of making moisture-permeable waterproof shoe
A method of making a moisture-permeable waterproof shoe includes: cutting a substrate to form a cut piece having a main body and two wing portions; ultrasonically welding rear mating edges of the main body, wing lateral edges of the wing portions, front and rear curved edges of each wing portion respectively to a front convex portion and a lateral connecting edge of the main body to form a shoe-like inner sleeve: sleeving the inner sleeve on a shoe last; coating an adhesive on an inner surface of an upper; sleeving the upper on the shoe last and heating the assembly to form a moisture-permeable waterproof foot cover; and fixing a bottom portion of the moisture-permeable waterproof foot cover to a sole. |
| US10470515B2 |
Football helmet with pressable front section
A protective helmet comprises a shell made of plastic and having a raised central region oriented from a front of the shell towards a rear of the shell, a first vent opening adjacent to the raised central region on a left side of the raised central region, a second vent opening adjacent to the raised central region on a right side of the raised central region, a pressable front section created by a non-linear slit through the shell, which does not extend to an edge of the shell, ear holes formed in the shell; and an energy absorbing layer protected by the shell and having an outer surface. |
| US10470512B1 |
Balaclava headgear for head-mounted display
A head-mounted display (HMD) includes a fabric hood shaped and dimensioned to be worn over a user's head. The HMD also includes a rigid body housing a display panel at one side and open at an opposite side to receive with the user's face. A fixture is configured to secure the fabric hood to the rigid body. |
| US10470510B1 |
Systems and methods for full body measurements extraction using multiple deep learning networks for body feature measurements
Disclosed are systems and methods for full body measurements extraction using a mobile device camera. The method includes the steps of receiving one or more user parameters from a user device; receiving at least one image from the user device, the at least one image containing the human and a background; performing body segmentation on the at least one image to identify one or more body features associated with the human from the background; performing annotation on the one or more identified body features to generate annotation lines on each body feature corresponding to body feature measurement locations utilizing a plurality of annotation deep-learning networks that have been separately trained on each body feature; generating body feature measurements from the one or more annotated body features utilizing a sizing machine-learning module based on the annotated body features and the one or more user parameters; and generating body size measurements by aggregating the body feature measurements for each body feature. |
| US10470506B2 |
Disposable medical gown
A disposable medical gown (100) includes a body covering portion (101) and optionally one or more sleeves (107,108). The body covering portion (101) defines a head insertion aperture (104) between a frontal body covering portion (103) configured to cover a frontal body portion of a wearer and a rear portion (203) configured to cover at least parts of shoulder blades of the wearer. A torso opening (201) is disposed on a side of the rear portion (203) opposite the head insertion aperture (104), and extends distally from the rear portion (203). One or more perforations (202) extend across the rear portion (203) at least partially between the torso opening (202) and the head insertion aperture (104), and facilitate easy removal of the gown (100). A user removes the gown (100) by pulling the front portion (103), thereby tearing the perforations. Elastic gatherings can be included to snug the gown about the torso or limbs of the user. |
| US10470505B2 |
Protective apparel system with impervious protection
A protective apparel system is provided that comprises a helmet covering the wearer's head and a gown covering the wearer's body. A protective barrier extends between the helmet and the gown in order to separate an interior space from the exterior space. The helmet may be a reusable rigid helmet with an exterior surface that can be repeatedly disinfected. The helmet may also include an air transmission system. |
| US10470502B2 |
Surgical helmet
A protection device (1) shaped like a helmet, apt to be worn on by a health operator during surgery, comprising: —a main body (2) shaped as a helmet shielding the operator's head, which main body (2) is worn on jointly to a lens (200); and—means (3) for forced circulation of air in an internal environment (20) accommodating the operator's head and defined by said main body (2) and by the associated vision element (200), which forced circulation means (3) comprises air inletting means (31) and air suction means (32), the latter apt to cause an evacuation of exhausted air from the environment (20) accommodating the subject's head. |
| US10470499B2 |
Aerosol delivery device including a ceramic wicking element
The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides vapor-forming units for aerosol delivery devices, the vapor-forming units including a ceramic wick that is in contact with a heater and in contact with an aerosol precursor composition. The vapor-forming units are connectable to a power unit. |
| US10470498B2 |
Low emissions electronic smoking device
The present disclosure provides, in one embodiment, an electronic smoking device comprising a mouthpiece; a vaporizer portion in communication with the mouthpiece; a filter cartridge assembly in communication with the mouthpiece; an inlet check valve; and an outlet check valve. The vaporizer portion comprises a heating element for heating a smoking material housed within the vaporizer portion. The inlet check valve permits air to be inhaled from the vaporizer portion into the mouthpiece, but substantially prohibits air from being exhaled through the mouthpiece into the vaporizer portion. The outlet check valve permits air to be exhaled through the mouthpiece into the filter cartridge assembly, but substantially prohibits air from being inhaled from the filter cartridge assembly into the mouthpiece. |
| US10470497B2 |
Method for assembling a cartridge for a smoking article
The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for assembling cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. The cartridges may be assembled by transporting carriages between various substations at which parts are added to a base. In another assembly method, the base may be moved between a plurality of robots which direct the base downwardly into contact with components to couple the components therewith. An inspection system may inspect the cartridges at various stages of completion. |
| US10470493B2 |
Systems and methods for a self-extinguishing smoke device
Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a self-extinguishing smoke device. In embodiments, the self-extinguishing smoke device may include an upper portion and a lower portion. |
| US10470491B2 |
Inhalation device and component for an inhalation device
A component for an inhalation device having a first end for connection to a body of an inhalation device and a second end. A passage extends through the component from the first end to the second end for the flow of inhalant therethrough. The first end includes a blind cavity, separate to the passage and containing an organoleptic material. Also, an inhalation device comprising a body with a first end connected to such a component of the inhalation device and, a second end configured to receive an inhalant-generating component, is disclosed. A conduit extends through the body between the first and second ends. |
| US10470489B2 |
Smoking articles having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics
Smoking articles having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics are disclosed. The smoking articles include a paper wrapper containing cellulosic fibers and filler particles. The paper wrappers are treated with a film-forming composition in order to reduce the ignition proclivity characteristics of the smoking articles. In one embodiment, the film-forming composition contains an alginate combined with a starch. In an alternative embodiment, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material combined with filler particles. The filler particles may comprise kaolin clay, magnesium oxide, mica, alum, or mixtures thereof. |
| US10470488B2 |
Smoking article comprising a flavour delivery material
A smoking article includes an aerosol-generating substrate comprising a flavor delivery material for thermally releasing a flavorant. The flavor delivery material comprises a polymer matrix and a plurality of domains of a flavor composition dispersed within the polymer matrix. The flavor composition comprises a flavorant mixed with one or more triglycerides including at least 30% by weight of triglyceride having at least one carboxylic acid having a chain length of greater than 12. The flavorant is releasable from the polymer matrix upon heating the flavor delivery material to elevated temperatures. |
| US10470487B2 |
Smoke treatment
A method of preparing a smoke-treated tobacco material is provided, the method including the steps of: (i) subjecting a tobacco material to smoke to give a smoke-treated tobacco material with modified taste characteristics; and (ii) incorporating the smoke-treated tobacco material into a smokeless tobacco product. The invention also provides a smokeless tobacco product incorporating a smoke-treated tobacco material. The smokeless tobacco product may be, for example, a moist snuff tobacco product. |
| US10470485B2 |
Juice extraction devices with hollow juice extraction screw
A juice extraction device for extracting juice from food includes a hollow juice extraction screw capable of being rotated along an axis and having a food inlet through which food enters the juice extraction device; a mesh filter for separating the juice from the food, the mesh filter encompassing the juice extraction screw; and a housing encompassing the mesh filter. The provision of a hollow juice extraction screw can minimize the length of the device while maintaining juicing efficiency. This feature also allows the device to be placed vertically, such that various components, including the juice exit, may be located at the bottom position for improved efficiency and convenience. |
| US10470481B2 |
Palatability enhancer
Provided herein is a method of preparing a palatability enhancer for a food composition comprising combining an animal fat source and one or more agents in an aqueous solution to form a mixture, wherein said agents are selected from amino acids, sugars, vitamins, vegetable oils, flavorants and flavour precursors, heating the mixture at a pressure of 110 kPa to 800 kPa, obtaining a palatability enhancer from the mixture, wherein the palatability enhancer comprises animal fat in an amount of at least 80 wt %. Further provided is a method of enhancing the palatablity of a food composition. |
| US10470479B2 |
Functional protein derived from animal muscle tissue or mechanically deboned meat and method for making the same
A process for producing a protein product for addition to raw meat wherein the source of the protein product is animal muscle or mechanically deboned meat. The animal muscle tissue is mixed with water and homogenized. Protein in the homogenate is solubilized. Solubilized homogenate is heated to a temperature required for pasteurization and/or sterilization according to known standards. The homogenate is then adjusted to a value at which the protein precipitates. The precipitate is free of bacteria and toxins and can be used as meat or added to raw meat for delivery to a consumer as uncooked meat. |
| US10470478B2 |
Protein-polysaccharide macromolecular complex article of manufacture containing encapsulated ethyl alcohol
An protein-polysaccharide macromolecular complex article of manufacture containing encapsulated ethyl alcohol and/or other spirits serving as an entertaining and novel non-beverage method of consuming alcohol. The article of manufacture encapsulates ethyl alcohol and/or other spirits in the amorphous regions of the complex macromolecular structure releasing it only upon chewing and exposure to the environment of the oral cavity. The article of manufacture is stable and capable of retaining shape and form for extended periods of time at ambient temperature allowing for relatively low-cost commercial manufacture and distribution. |
| US10470471B2 |
Baked confectionery
Baked confectionery containing insoluble dietary fiber in an amount of from 5.0 to 20.0 mass % and starch in an amount of from 20 to 45 mass %, wherein a content of gliadin in the baked confectionery is 1.1 mass % or less, and the insoluble dietary fiber contains insoluble dietary fiber derived from bran of wheat variety. |
| US10470468B2 |
Mixtures of sabadilla oil and fungicides and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla oil and at least one fungicide and methods of controlling pests including pathogenic fungi by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla oil and at least one fungicide. |
| US10470467B2 |
Method of production of extract derived from Swinglea glutinosa leaves
The invention of the present Application provides a standardized method to obtain an extract and the extract from leaves of Swinglea glutinosa , wherein the method yields an amount of extract that is about 60% the weight of the Swinglea glutinosaleaves. |
| US10470466B2 |
Anthroquinone containing derivatives as biochemical agricultural products
Formulations containing anthraquinone derivatives derived from root of Reynoutria sachalinensis with increased effectiveness as pesticides are provided. These formulations may comprise (a) a preparation comprising one or more anthraquinone derivatives derived from root of Reynoutria sachalinensis having activity against plant pests; (b) one or more C2-C7 alcohols, or glycols or lactones; and (c) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of a sulfate, ethoxylated fatty acid esters wherein said alcohols and surfactants are present in amounts effective to stability said preparation. Also provided are methods of using these formulations as pesticides. |
| US10470463B2 |
Antibacterial product and method of manufacturing the same
Disclosed is an antibacterial product including at least one antibacterial part, wherein the antibacterial part includes a surface layer containing silver sintered under a nitrogen atmosphere or silver oxide sintered under an oxygen atmosphere. The antibacterial product prevents the proliferation of bacteria arising due to use thereof, kills bacteria, sterilizes and purifies contaminated water, and exhibits an antibacterial effect against harmful bacteria within at most 6 hr, and preferably an early antibacterial effect within 3 hr, especially 2 hr. |
| US10470462B2 |
Method of controlling pest
Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, using a SDHI compound and a PPO-inhibiting compound. A method of controlling a pest (a weed and/or a plant pathogen) in a field of soybean, corn or a cotton, including treating a field before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of SDHI compounds, with one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen and a compound of the formula: |
| US10470461B2 |
Hypersensitive response elicitor peptides and use thereof
Disclosed are hypersensitive-response eliciting peptides that exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or DNA constructs encoding the same, for modulating plant biochemical signaling, imparting disease resistance to plants, enhancing plant growth, imparting tolerance to biotic stress, imparting tolerance and resistance to abiotic stress, imparting desiccation resistance to cuttings removed from ornamental plants, imparting post-harvest disease or post-harvest desiccation resistance to a fruit or vegetable, or enhancing the longevity of fruit or vegetable ripeness are also disclosed. |
| US10470458B2 |
Plant growth regulation composition
The present invention relates to an improved plant growth regulation composition comprising a plant growth regulator and a surfactant. It also relates to a method for enhancing or regulating the growth of plants comprising applying said composition. |
| US10470455B2 |
Fragrance and insect repellant dispenser
A fragrance and insect repellant dispenser includes a container, a lid, at least one radial set of dispensing openings, a plurality of top openings, a placement collar, a fan assembly, a power source, a plurality of locking mechanism. The radial set of dispensing openings traverses through a lateral wall of the container. The plurality of top openings traverses through a cover of the lid. The placement collar and the power source are adjacently connected onto the lid. The fan assembly is adjacently connected to the lid, opposite of the placement collar. The fan assembly is electrically connected to the power source and positioned within the container. The lid is perimetrically attached to the container by the plurality of locking mechanisms. Resultantly, the fan assembly is able to dispense at least one solution of fragrance and insect repellant through the plurality of dispensing openings and the plurality of top openings. |
| US10470447B2 |
Rotatable line tie arm for a slotted lip on a fishing lure
A fishing lure including a lure body comprising a pin; a lip extending from the lure body, wherein the lip defines a slot therein; and a line tie arm comprising a line tie loop and a pivot ring connected to opposite ends of a beam, with the pivot ring being rotatably attached to the pin. The line tie arm is positioned such that the line tie loop extends through the slot defined in the lip when in a fishing position. |
| US10470442B2 |
Honey collection and extraction system and method
A honey collection and extraction system includes a honey collection assembly including a housing, a helical honey frame, at least one top brood box, at least one bottom brood box, a first queen excluder, a second queen excluder and a plurality of gears; and honey extraction assembly including a helical body, a head attachment having a honeycomb cutting apparatus, an extraction pipe and a power source. The honey collection and extraction system is useful for providing improved honey collection means and a means for time efficient, no-mess honey extraction. |
| US10470439B2 |
Turkey spur sheath removal tool and method
A turkey spur sheath removal tool includes a first pivoting member, a second pivoting member, and a hinge connecting the first and second pivoting members. Each pivoting member includes a handle, a cutting blade, and a gripping region. The turkey spur sheath removal tool is useful for severing and removing the spur sheath from a turkey leg for cleaning or trophy purposes. |
| US10470433B2 |
Cat litter product
Litter compositions are provided comprising sodium bentonite and various fillers. These litter compositions have substantially the same clumpability properties as a composition consisting of only the sodium bentonite. |
| US10470429B2 |
Teat cup liner
A teat cup liner is provided that includes a comparatively thick-walled rear wall and a comparatively thin-walled massage wall. These two walls together from a tube part around a teat-receiving chamber. Preferably, at least two stabilizing strips are provided on the massage wall. |
| US10470428B2 |
Cotton variety ST 5471GLTP
The cotton variety ST 5471GLTP is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety ST 5471GLTP with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of ST 5471GLTP and to plants of ST 5471GLTP reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from ST 5471GLTP. |
| US10470425B1 |
Soybean variety 01067783
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067783. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067783. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067783 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067783 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10470424B1 |
Soybean cultivar S170169
A soybean cultivar designated S170169 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170169, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170169, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170169, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170169. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170169. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170169, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170169 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10470423B1 |
Soybean cultivar S170170
A soybean cultivar designated S170170 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170170, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170170, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170170, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170170. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170170. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170170, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170170 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10470418B1 |
Hybrid corn variety 54306780
The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 54360780. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 54360780, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 54360780 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 54360780. |
| US10470413B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH381182
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH381182. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH381182, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH381182 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH381182. |
| US10470410B1 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV598029
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV598029. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV598029, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV598029 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV598029 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV598029. |
| US10470408B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH273349
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH273349. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH273349, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH273349 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH273349. |
| US10470406B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH815950
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH815950. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH815950, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH815950 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH815950. |
| US10470403B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH821068
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH821068. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH821068, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH821068 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH821068. |
| US10470398B2 |
New Guinea Impatiens Variety SAKIMP052
A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP052 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid impatiens seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP052 with another impatiens variety. |
| US10470388B2 |
Maize hybrid X70K903
A novel maize variety designated X70K903 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X70K903 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70K903 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70K903, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70K903. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70K903. |
| US10470387B2 |
Hybrid tomato variety H1766
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1766’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as Eastern USA, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. |
| US10470386B2 |
Hybrid melon variety 34-749 RZ
The present invention relates to a Cucumis melo seed designated 34-749 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis melo plant produced by growing the 34-749 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the melon cultivar, represented by melon variety 34-749 RZ. |
| US10470384B1 |
Agricultural apparatus
An agricultural apparatus (1) that provides a system of vessels (2) arranged vertically for growing plants that allows crops to be grown in confined areas and in geographic areas where crops cannot normally be grown on various planet surfaces. |
| US10470383B2 |
Hydroponic growing system and methods of making and using the same
The presently disclosed subject matter is broadly directed to a hydroponic growing system. The disclosed system is a soil-free plant growth system comprising a water solution that includes dissolved nutrients and oxygen. The roots of the plants are submerged into the nutrient-laden aqueous solution, thereby providing nutrition to the plant. In this way, the exact amount of water, nutrients, and oxygen can be provided. The disclosed system further comprises an irrigation subsystem, environmental subsystem, and control subsystem that allows the system to be customized and motorized depending on the plant grown and the grow desired grow conditions. |
| US10470379B1 |
High-throughput large-scale plant phenotyping instrumentation
Systems, methods, and apparatus for large scale, high throughput phenotyping of items including plants to derive environment/genetics correlations based on controlled variation of environment. Spatial and temporal resolution is improved by an integrated system that can use space efficiently yet concurrently process a large number of replicates but in varying environments. This is accomplished by using an array of miniature greenhouses, each in communication with one or more generators or regulators of an environmental factor that can be independently supplied and controlled to each miniature greenhouse. The controller also controls acquisition of data from each greenhouse as well as processing of that data into phenomic/genomic correlations. |
| US10470375B2 |
Land preparation tools
A land preparation tool includes a tool body having a cutting surface, a mounting surface, an opening, and a channel. The cutting surface has a blade positioned at a distal end thereof. The mounting surface has a non-planar profile and is disposed on the tool body opposite the cutting surface. The opening is disposed on the mounting surface and the channel extends from the opening at least partially into the tool body. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10470368B2 |
Multi-functional garden implement
A multi-functional garden implement comprises an underframe connected with a supporting shaft. A pushing handle is fixedly connected to the underframe, and wheels are connected with the supporting shaft. The multi-functional garden implement further comprises a rotating bracket, which is connected to a power source. A working head is connected to the power source. The rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the underframe and capable of driving the working head to swing to both sides back and forth. Between the underframe and the rotating bracket, there is also a locating mechanism which can secure the rotating bracket onto the underframe. The multi-functional garden implement is capable of adjusting the position of the working head, so as to meet various requirements for the working conditions of gardening work. |
| US10470365B2 |
Monitoring system for an agricultural harvester and agricultural harvester
A monitoring system for a combine harvester having a header with a header width for harvesting a crop. The monitoring system includes a plurality of sensors, configured to provide a plurality of measurement waves to a discharge area for crop residue, and receive a plurality of response waves reflected from the discharge area. The system further includes a processing unit comprising an input terminal configured to receive a response signal of the plurality of sensors, the response signal representative of the plurality of response waves reflected from the discharge area. The processing unit is configured to process the response signal and determine, based on the response signal, a distribution of the crop residue over the discharge area. The processing unit further comprises an output terminal configured to output a distribution signal representative of the distribution of the crop residue over the discharge area. |
| US10470358B2 |
Crop input variety selection systems, methods, and apparatus
Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane. |
| US10470357B2 |
Air seeder with infinitely adjustable control valves
An air distribution apparatus including a manifold body having ports with a delivery conduit connected to each port. A port valve is configured to communicate an interior of the manifold body with the delivery conduit associated with each port. A supply conduit is connected at an output end thereof to the interior of the manifold body and connected at an input end thereof to receive a product air stream with entrained agricultural products. An exhaust orifice is defined in the supply conduit and an exhaust valve configured to control a flow of pressurized air from an interior of the supply conduit through the exhaust orifice. The port valve and exhaust valve are controlled to operate oppositely to each other between their open and closed positions. The port and exhaust valves are also adjustable to intermediate positions between the open and closed positions. |
| US10470352B2 |
Agricultural implement with releasable tools
An agricultural implement includes a frame, and a shank mounted to the frame which includes at least one clip edge. A retaining clip is press fitted to the at least one clip edge and includes a movable lock biased in a locking direction. The agricultural implement also includes a ground work tool with a locking opening at least partially filled by the movable lock to resist the tool from being removed from the shank. |
| US10477749B2 |
Electronic component mounting machine
An electronic component mounting machine includes: a mounting head that mounts electronic components onto a circuit board; a tape feeder which feeds a first tape material that accommodates a plurality of electronic components to the mounting head; a counting device which counts the number of electronic components remaining in the first tape material by subtracting the number of consumed electronic components which corresponds to an operating amount of the electronic component mounting machine from an initial value of the number of the electronic components accommodated in the first tape material; a detection device which detects a splice portion that joins a starting end of a second tape material to a tail end of the first tape material; and a determining device which determines whether or not a count value obtained by the counting device is within a predetermined normal range when the detection device detects the splice portion. |
| US10477748B2 |
Component mounting device and component mounting method
A component mounting device that mounts on a board a fitting component to be attached by a mechanical fitting or engagement to a to-be-attached part formed in the board. The component mounting device includes a mounting head which carries out a moving and mounting operation in which the fitting component is taken out from a component supply part by sucking and holding the fitting component, moved and mounted on the to-be-attached part, and pressed by a first load, and a pressing operation in which the fitting component is pressed by a second load larger than the first load, and a head control part which controls the mounting head to suck and hold a neighborhood of a central portion of an upper surface of the fitting component in the moving and mounting operation, and to press a press part corresponding to the to-be-attached part in the pressing operation. |
| US10477747B2 |
Component placement device and method of driving the same
A component placement device is provided. The component placement device includes a machine frame, a subframe supported by the machine frame, and a component pickup unit. The component pickup unit is movable relative to the subframe. The component pickup unit is movable by a first drive at least in a direction of movement. The component placement device includes a movable counter-mass being movable relative to the subframe by a second drive in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of the component pickup unit to at least partially counteract a reactive force exerted on the subframe by the component pickup unit during movement of the component pickup unit in the direction of movement relative to the subframe. |
| US10477744B2 |
Electrical device shield tool and method of using same
Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods for shielding an electrical device. The electrical device shield tool may include an expanding and contracting mechanism; and a body coupled to the expanding and contracting mechanism. The body can include a first half slidably coupled to a second half that are capable of movement, as the body expands to increase an opening with respect to a movement of the expanding and contracting mechanism. Furthermore, the electrical device shield tool can include grooves, that receive protruding edges of the metal enclosure to affix the body to the metal enclosure and form a barrier for the electrical device from the metal enclosure. |
| US10477742B2 |
Shield for acoustic device
An electronic device having one or more magnets disposed within it (e.g., such as in a speaker) is equipped with a magnetic shield that attenuates magnetic fields propagating outside of the electronic device. The magnetic shield may be placed within the device such that it redirects the magnetic fields to contain them better within the one or more magnets, resulting in improved magnetic efficiency. In further embodiments, the magnetic shield may also function as a structural part of the electronic device and/or an electronic component with in the electronic device. |
| US10477739B2 |
Thermally-conductive electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbers positioned or positionable between board level shields and heat sinks
According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include thermally-conductive EMI absorbers. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermally-conductive EMI absorber includes one or more portions disposed between a board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure. The thermally-conductive EMI absorber may be operable for attenuating EMI that propagates within the portions of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure. |
| US10477737B2 |
Manufacturing method of a hollow shielding structure for circuit elements
A hollow shielding structure for different types of circuit elements is provided. The hollow shielding structure includes at least one element mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), a shield dam surrounding the at least one element, and a shield cover is configured to be electrically coupled to an upper portion of the shield dam and cover the at least one element, with a gap formed between the at least one element and the shield cover. |
| US10477734B2 |
Electronic device
In an electronic device having a heat sink, the heat sink includes a flat-plate-shaped base and fins protruding from one surface of the base and extending substantially in the direction of gravity in a state where the electronic device is mounted on an apparatus. Each of the fins has a first inclined portion on a lower surface thereof in the direction of gravity, and the first inclined portion is inclined downward in the direction of gravity toward the base. The base has a second inclined portion on a lower surface thereof in the direction of gravity, and the second inclined portion is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction when the base is viewed from a side where the fins are provided. |
| US10477733B1 |
Inverter capacitor system having internal cooling channel
An inverter system control (ISC) module is provided. The ISC module includes a housing having an upper cavity, a lower cavity, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a divider wall extending in a plane between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The inverter system further includes a power module secured within the upper cavity to define an upper fluid chamber with the divider wall, and a capacitor assembly secured within the lower cavity to define a lower fluid chamber with the divider wall. |
| US10477728B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for cooling devices containing multiple components
The disclosed apparatus may include (1) a base that (A) supports multiple heatsinks and (B) is coupled to a device that includes (i) a first component designed to operate at temperatures below a first threshold temperature and (ii) a second component designed to operate at temperatures below a second threshold temperature, the first threshold temperature being different than the second threshold temperature, (2) a first heatsink that (A) is secured to the base and (B) transfers heat away from the first component such that the first component operates at a temperature below the first threshold temperature, and (3) a second heatsink that is (A) secured to the base, (B) physically separated from the first heatsink by at least a certain amount of space, and (C) transfers heat away from the second component such that the second component operates at a temperature below the second threshold temperature. |
| US10477725B2 |
Clustered heat dissipation device and chassis with same
A clustered heat dissipation device and a chassis are provided. The clustered heat dissipation device includes a heat-absorbing manifold, plural heat-absorbing heads and plural connection pipes. The heat-absorbing manifold includes an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber. The inlet chamber includes at least one first liquid inlet and plural first liquid outlets. The outlet chamber includes plural second liquid inlets and at least one second liquid outlet. The heat-absorbing manifold is in thermal contact with a first heat source. The plural connection pipes are connected with the heat-absorbing heads and the corresponding first liquid outlets and connected with the heat-absorbing heads and the corresponding second liquid inlets. |
| US10477724B2 |
Efficient heat exchange systems and methods
A heat exchange system can include an inner enclosure, an outer enclosure, a flow path between the inner and the outer enclosure, an outer fan to induce air flow through the flow path, an inner fan to circulate air within the inner enclosure, and a heat source within the inner enclosure. The heat exchange systems can be used to dissipate heat from the electrical components of various devices, such as laser marking systems, machine readable symbol readers, and dimensioning systems. |
| US10477721B2 |
Mechanism to provide physical location information to any network device
An apparatus may be configured to be mounted on a rack. The apparatus may include a communication component. The communication component may be used for communicating with a network device when the network device is mounted on the rack. The apparatus may include a storage device. The storage device may be used for storing information to be provided to the network device, via the communication component, when the network device is mounted on the rack. |
| US10477719B1 |
Securable cable access
An apparatus for securing a cable access includes a first cable opening in a top plate of a server rack with a tray affixed to the interior side of the top plate and with a second cable opening that overlaps the first cable opening. A hatch element is movable in a space between the plate and tray to cover up the unneeded areas of the first and second cable openings after cables have been installed. A ratchet and pawl attached to the tray and hatch element cooperate to allow movement of the hatch element in a closing direction and resist movement of the hatch element in an opening direction, with a release element disengaging the ratchet and pawl to allow the hatch element to open. |
| US10477715B2 |
Pivoting tower assembly
A method for installing a pivoting tower assembly is disclosed. The method involves mounting at least one electrical component onto a pivoting pole of the pivoting tower assembly, while the pivoting tower assembly is in an assembly position having the pivoting pole oriented horizontally and parallel to the ground, connecting an electrical wire from the at least one electrical component to a wire harness permitting the electrical wire to travel inside the pivoting pole, and pivoting the pivoting pole, about an axis parallel to the ground, from the assembly position into an erect, vertical position with the at least one mounted electrical component. |
| US10477708B2 |
Electronic device including battery module and method for manufacturing the same
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may comprises a housing including a mounting hole in which a battery module is mounted and a printed circuit board disposed adjacent to the mounting hole and electrically connected with the battery module, wherein the battery module includes a battery cell having a connector projecting in a first direction, a terminal circuit including at least one connecting terminal electrically connected with the connector, a supporting case disposed at a side of the battery cell, seating the terminal circuit therein, and having an opening to expose at least part of the connecting terminal of the terminal circuit, and at least one upper film unit disposed facing a surface of the supporting case to protect the battery cell or the terminal circuit. According to the present disclosure, an electronic device including a battery module eliminates the need for an FPCB, leading to cost savings and simplified assembly. |
| US10477706B1 |
Solid state memory device
A solid state memory device is provided. The solid state memory device includes a housing and a solid state memory module. The housing includes a housing fastening member, a first housing member, and a second housing member, wherein the second housing member is connected to the first housing member. The solid state memory module is disposed in the housing. The first housing member includes a plurality of first wedging portions, and the second housing member includes a plurality of second wedging portions. Each first wedging portion wedges the corresponding second wedging portion in a first direction. The first housing member further includes a first fastening portion, and the second housing member further includes a second fastening portion. The housing fastening member affixes the first fastening portion to the second fastening portion in a second direction, wherein the first direction differs from the second direction. |
| US10477705B1 |
Storage device
A storage device includes a first housing, a second housing, a circuit board, a first electric connector, a first storage unit, a second electric connector and a second storage unit. The second housing is matched with the first housing and connected with the first housing. The circuit board is disposed between the first housing and the second housing. The first electric connector is disposed on the circuit board. The first storage unit is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the first electric connector. The second electric connector is disposed on the circuit board. The second storage unit is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the second electric connector. The first storage unit and the second storage unit are independent from each other. Therefore, the advantages of utilizing two independent storage units on single one product are achieved. |
| US10477703B2 |
Wiring board
A wiring board includes an insulator layer, a wiring layer including a wiring pattern and formed on one surface of the insulator layer, an inorganic layer covering a region of the one surface of the insulator layer not formed with the wiring layer, and covering an upper surface and side surfaces of the wiring pattern along a concavo-convex of the wiring pattern, and a shield part covering the wiring pattern via the inorganic layer. |
| US10477698B1 |
Solder columns and methods for making same
An improved solder column, having a solder core comprising a solder core material, an exoskeleton sleeve structure surrounding at least a majority of an outside surface of the solder core and comprising a plurality of wires woven together to form a mesh, and a plurality of spaces formed in the exoskeleton between the plurality of wires. The exoskeleton sleeve can be configured such that the exoskeleton sleeve will support the solder core so as to prevent a collapse of the solder core at temperatures exceeding a liquidus temperature of the solder core. Optionally, each of the plurality of spaces can have a width and a height that is at least as large as a width of the wire adjacent to the space, and the spaces can be configured to provide additional flexibility to the solder column. |
| US10477695B2 |
Drying apparatus
A drying apparatus of the present invention includes a drying tank for performing drying processing of a workpiece, a fixture for the workpiece, heating means opposed to a front surface of the workpiece, and heating means opposed to a back surface of the workpiece, wherein each heating means is inclined from a horizontal line in its longitudinal direction. |
| US10477693B2 |
Method for manufacturing a printed circuit board element and printed circuit board element
The method for manufacturing a printed circuit board element (10) having an inlay (16) and a current sensor (30) for determining a current flowing in the inlay (16), wherein, for the improvement of the positional accuracy of the inlay (16) relative to the current sensor (30), the method comprises the following steps: providing a layer (12) of printed circuit board material having a recess (14), providing an inlay (16) having an inlay outline, inserting the inlay (16) in the recess (14); embedding the inlay (16) in the recess (14); completing and laminating the layered printed circuit board structure; applying at least two alignment markings (M1, M2) on an uppermost printed circuit board layer (AL); forming a defined cross-section tapering (S) on the inlay outline, the tapering being aligned with the at least two alignment markings (M1, M2); applying an assembly marking for a current sensor (30) on an uppermost printed circuit board layer (AL), the assembly marking being aligned with the at least two alignment markings (M1, M2). |
| US10477692B2 |
Printed board, light source device, semiconductor device, and methods of manufacturing same
A method of manufacturing a printed board includes perforating a metal foil with a laser beam or punching to provide a through-hole extending in a thickness direction along a thickness of the printed board. An insulating layer is provided. The metal foil having the through-hole is provided on the insulating layer in the thickness direction. An adhesive is provided between the insulating layer and the metal foil having the through-hole. The metal foil is pressed toward the insulating layer to bond the metal foil to the insulating layer via the adhesive. A mask is provided on the metal foil in the thickness direction to cover at least a part of the through-hole without covering an exposed part of the metal foil. The exposed part of the metal foil is etched to provide a wiring pattern on the insulating layer. |
| US10477691B2 |
Flexible display device and manufacturing method thereof
A flexible display device includes a TFT array substrate, a flexible printed circuit board, a front panel laminate, a first protection sheet having a through hole, and waterproof glue. The flexible printed circuit board is disposed on an edge of a first surface of the TFT array substrate, and extends outward from the edge of the first surface. The front panel laminate is located on the first surface of the TFT array substrate. The first protection sheet covers the front panel laminate, the first surface of the TFT array substrate, and the flexible printed circuit board. A portion of the flexible printed circuit board and a portion of the TFT array substrate are located in the through hole. The waterproof glue is located in the through hole and covers the portion of the flexible printed circuit board and the portion of the TFT array substrate. |
| US10477687B2 |
Manufacturing method for EMI shielding structure
An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The EMI shielding structure includes a shielding dam provided on a printed circuit board, the shielding dam forming a closed loop that defines a periphery of adjacent shielding regions of the printed circuit board; an insulating member that is provided on the adjacent shielding regions within the shielding dam, the insulating member covering circuit devices provided in the adjacent shielding regions; and a shielding member that covers an upper surface of the insulating member, wherein the shielding dam includes a border portion surrounding the adjacent shielding regions, and a partition portion disposed between the adjacent shielding regions and within the border portion. |
| US10477685B2 |
Light-emitting diode circuit board
A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The method including providing a printed circuit board having a center portion, a first side portion extending outwardly from the center portion in a first direction, and a second side portion extending outwardly from the center portion in a second direction opposite the first direction; and electrically populating LEDs along the center portion, the first side portion, and the second side portion. |
| US10477684B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method including a bridge device for interfacing a package device with a substrate
Techniques and mechanisms for facilitating connection between a packaged device and a substrate of another device. In an embodiment, a device—such as a printed circuit board—comprises a substrate and a hardware interface at a first side of the substrate, the hardware interface to couple the device to a package including integrated circuitry. The device is further configured to couple to a bridge device via contacts disposed at a second side of the substrate. An interconnect extends from the hardware interface to one of the contacts at the second side. In another embodiment, coupling the substrate to the bridge device interconnects two of the contacts at the second side to one another via the bridge device, where one or more contacts of the hardware interface (e.g., only a subset of all such contacts) are also interconnected with the bridge device via the second side. |
| US10477683B2 |
Printed circuit board including sub-circuit board
A printed circuit board includes: a core member including a through-hole; a sub-circuit board disposed in the through-hole; a first insulating layer disposed on opposing surfaces of the core member and opposing surfaces of the sub-circuit board; and an insulating material disposed between an inner wall of the through-hole and the sub-circuit board. |
| US10477679B2 |
Method for producing wiring board
A wiring board includes: thin silver wires formed on a substrate by a printing method, in which the thin silver wires are configured so that the width thereof in a cross-section in a direction perpendicular to a wire length direction thereof is 20 μm or less, a top thereof has a smaller width than that of a contact portion that comes into contact with the substrate, and a volume resistivity of the thin silver wire is 15 μΩ·cm or less. |
| US10477677B2 |
Optical modulator with FPC and optical transmission device using same
An optical modulator with FPC and optical transmission device using the same are provided. This optical modulator includes a flexible printed circuit which electrically connects the optical modulator to a circuit board. The flexible printed circuit has a substantially quadrilateral shape. A pad is formed on the flexible printed circuit along one side of the substantially quadrilateral shape so as to be electrically connected to the circuit board. In order to release the mechanical stress applied onto the side or the end portion of the flexible printed circuit and/or to prevent propagation of distortion generated in the side or the end portion, the flexible printed circuit has: a cutout or a notch provided in a direction from a part of at least one side toward the inside of the flexible printed circuit; and/or a curved portion connecting at least two adjacent sides. |
| US10477676B2 |
Display device
A display device is capable of detecting defects of a PCB, the display device including: a display panel on which a driving integrated circuit is mounted; a printed circuit board disposed on at least one edge of the display panel and connected to the driving integrated circuit; signal lines disposed on the printed circuit board; and an inspection portion connected to signal lines. The inspection portion includes: a power line connected to one point of at least two signal lines of signal lines to apply an inspection signal, the at least two signal lines including a first signal line and a second signal line; a first resistor connected to the first signal line; a second resistor connected to the second signal line; and a signal detection line connected to the first resistor and the second resistor to detect a change value of the inspection signal. |
| US10477674B2 |
Uniformization of parasitic capacitance around wiring of a circuit substrate
A circuit substrate includes an insulating body, a wiring enclosed by the insulating body, a conductive layer formed within the insulating body on a same plane as the wiring, and electrically insulated from the wiring by the insulating body, and one or more conductive vias extending through an edge portion of the conductive layer in a thickness direction intersecting the plane. A first width of the insulating body between the wiring and the conductive layer at a first position in the plane direction that does not correspond to any of said one or more conductive vias is smaller than a second width of the insulating body between the wiring and the conductive layer at a second position in the plane direction that corresponds to one of said one or more conductive vias. |
| US10477667B2 |
Automatic reloading and transport system for solid targets
An automatic reloading and transport system for solid targets for a particle accelerator using a pneumatic tube transport system from the point of target activation by a particle accelerator to a target processing point and back, comprising a pneumatic tube transport system with end stations for receipt and dispatch of a capsule accommodating the target, a handling mechanism for both manipulating the solid target and handling the capsule and a target positioning system. |
| US10477662B2 |
System, method and apparatus for target material debris cleaning of EUV vessel and EUV collector
A system and method of removing target material debris deposits simultaneously with generating EUV light includes generating hydrogen radicals in situ in the EUV vessel, proximate to the target material debris deposits and volatilizing the target material debris deposits and purging the volatilized target material debris deposits from the EUV vessel without the need of an oxygen containing species in the EUV vessel. |
| US10477659B1 |
Adjustable lighting systems
An adjustable lighting system is controlled to achieve a configuration for an internal light condition. |
| US10477655B2 |
Lighting system with automatic beacon configuration
The individual configuration of beacons in lighting systems is to be simplified. Therefore, a lighting system with a lighting device and a beacon arranged in or at the lighting device is provided. The lighting system comprises a sensor device for acquiring an environmental parameter relating to an environment of the lighting system. Moreover, the beacon is formed to automatically configure itself based on the environmental parameter. |
| US10477654B2 |
Decorative device with wireless controller, decorative system, and method
A decorative device includes a wireless controller and a decoration. The wireless controller includes a memory, an interface, a mesh transceiver, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an indication of a pairing input from the interface and control the mesh transceiver to form a mesh network with one or more mesh transceivers of a plurality of mesh transceivers. The electronic processor is also configured to receive an indication of a decorative control input from the interface and broadcast the decorative control input and a timing signal over the mesh network to synchronize one or more decorations of one or more decorative devices with the decoration. |
| US10477652B2 |
Operating device, lighting system and non-transitory computer readable medium
An operating device includes a display, a detector and a determiner. When the detector detects a designated position, the determiner determines whether or not a position corresponding to the designated position in a first layer is within a display region by first image data. When the position is within the display region, the determiner determines that the display region by the first image data is chosen. When the position is not in the display region, the determiner determines whether or not a position corresponding to the designated position in a second layer is within a display region by second image data. When the position in the second layer is within the display region by the second image data, the determiner determines that the display region by the second image data is chosen. |
| US10477651B2 |
Control device having an illuminated portion controlled in response to an external sensor
A load control system for controlling at least one electrical load may comprise a plurality of control devices and a sensor external to at least one of the control devices. The sensor may be configured to sense a condition of a space in which the control devices are installed. The at least one electrical load may be controlled in response to the condition sensed by the sensor. The control devices may include respective illuminated portions. The control devices may adjust the intensity of the respective illuminated portions in response to the condition sensed by the sensor. If multiple sensors are included in the load control system to sense the condition, the control devices may adjust the intensity of their respective illuminated portions by aggregating the condition sensed by each sensor. |
| US10477648B2 |
Methods and devices for auto-calibrating light dimmers
An automated dimming load controller automatically measures the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting for each light or group of lights connected to the load controller. Once measured, the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting can be used to enable the dimmer controller to adjust the lights between their minimum and maximum effective illumination. This automatic setting of the dimmer controller may be performed regularly to accommodate changes in performance or replacement of any of the connected lights, drivers or ballasts. |
| US10477646B2 |
Intelligent dimming lighting
Systems, devices, and techniques are provided for operating a display and/or an illumination source based upon the direction of a user's gaze and/or a desired illumination level in a monitored area. One or more elements may be controlled with sensor input and application lighting preferences. For example, when a user receives a video call, light may be activated to illuminate their face. When the user is looking at the display, the display will be at the brightness necessary for the lighting conditions. When the user looks away from the screen, the screen may dim further and the lighting elements for the desk can brighten. Similarly, embodiments may adjust the lighting in a monitored location based upon lighting levels identified in other areas. |
| US10477645B1 |
Display apparatus and operating method thereof
A display apparatus and an operating method of the display apparatus are provided. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a light luminance sensing circuit, a controller, and a driving circuit. The light luminance sensing circuit senses luminance intensity to generate an output sensing signal. The controller receives the output sensing signal and converts the output sensing signal to generate selecting numeric information according to look-up information. The controller generates a control driving signal according to the selecting numeric information. The look-up information records a corresponding relation between a plurality of electric characteristic values and a plurality of pieces of numeric information. The driving circuit adjusts the luminance intensity of a lighting element according to the control driving signal. |
| US10477643B2 |
Lighting device and vehicle
An impedance adjustment circuit varies an impedance of a transistor, thereby adjusting an impedance of a current path. A second control circuit controls a drive circuit to turn on or off at least one switch device of the switch devices while the impedance adjustment circuit is increasing the impedance of the current path. The impedance adjustment circuit adjusts the impedance of the current path to the minimum value after the drive circuit switches the at least one switch device from off to on or from on to off. |
| US10477640B2 |
LED lighting system
A system and method involving lighting fixtures, a control network, a controller and other devices such as light sensors, input devices and network adapters for coordinating precise brightness and color schedules among the lighting fixtures while maintaining a high color reliability including provisions for managing a plurality of lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures contain lighting elements selected such that when controlled properly, operating along a daytime locus, the resultant light output closely resembles sunlight on a cloudless day in spectral characteristics, and wherein the total flux of blue light can be adjusted from a relative level of 1-100% the maximum blue flux of the lighting fixture by controlling individual lighting elements. |
| US10477638B1 |
Lighting system
A lighting system may include a plurality of suspenders and a beam configured to provide light in at least one direction. The suspenders may structurally support the beam from a ceiling and may provide electrical power and dimming control signals to the beam. The beam may include a plurality of light engines for emitting light. The light engines may be single sided or dual sided, and may transmit electrical power among each other. The dual sided light engines may emit light upwardly and downwardly from the beam, and the single sided light engines may emit light downwardly. |
| US10477630B2 |
Multiple cavity microwave oven door
An interrupting circuit is configured to monitor for and detect a fault in a device for generating a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field) from a radio frequency (RF) generator configured to convert low voltage direct current (DC) into the e-field for application to an article in the e-field. If a fault is detected, the interrupting circuit interrupts low voltage DC between an energy reserve and the RF generator within a predetermined time less than the time to dissipate energy stored in the energy reserve. |
| US10477626B2 |
Hard switching disable for switching power device
A controller for driving a power switch incorporates a hard turn-on disable circuit to prevent the power switch from turning on when the power switch is sustaining a high voltage value. The hard turn-on disable circuit includes a hard turn-on detection circuit and a protection logic circuit. The hard turn-on disable circuit is configured to block or to pass the system input signal to the normal gate drive circuit of the power switch depending on the detection indicator signal. In particular, the protection logic circuit blocks the system input signal VIN in response to a high voltage detection so that the power switch ignores the system input signal VIN, which may be erroneous, and the power switch is prevented from undesirable hard switching. |
| US10477622B2 |
Variable pitch resistance coil heater
A heater includes a resistance coil, a first conducting pin and a second conducting pin. The resistance coil includes a first end connected to the first conducting pin, and a second end connected to the second conducting pin. The resistance coil defines a first portion adjacent the first end, a second portion adjacent the second end, and a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. At least one of the first, second, and third portions has a continuously variable pitch along its length. |
| US10477619B2 |
Networked battle system or firearm
A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment. |
| US10477616B2 |
Communication apparatus and control method for communication apparatus
In a case where wireless connection to a device fails because the number of terminals in wireless connection with the device has reached a maximum number, a communication apparatus instructs the device to stop operating in a direct wireless communication mode. |
| US10477614B2 |
Discontinuous reception operation of a mobile terminal
The disclosure relates to methods for improving the DRX operation of a UE by introducing an additional DRX wake-up cycle, which runs in parallel to the short and/or long DRX cycle. The DRX wake-up cycle defines time intervals after which the UE starts monitoring the PDCCH for a wake-up duration of time; the UE does not perform any other operation during the wake-up duration apart from monitoring the PDCCH. The time intervals of the wake-up cycle between the wake-up durations are preferably shorter than the one of the DRX long cycle, and may have the same or a shorter length than the ones of the DRX short cycle. The wake-up duration may be as long as the on-duration of the DRX short/long cycle, or may be preferably much shorter, such as only one or a few subframes. |
| US10477613B2 |
Method and device for performing communication by using virtual terminal in inter-vehicle communication system
The present specification can provide a method by which a terminal performing communication controls a virtual terminal. The method for controlling the virtual terminal can comprise the steps of: connecting with a base station; receiving a connection re-establishment command message from the connected base station; and registering or removing the virtual terminal on the basis of the connection re-establishment command message. |
| US10477612B2 |
Method for accessing a network by using a virtual UE scheme
A method of accessing a network by using a virtual UE scheme and a UE thereto are disclosed. The method includes performing a first random access procedure for a first DU group including one or more DUs with respect to a base station, performing a second random access procedure for a second DU group with respect to the base station, while maintaining a connection of the first DU group with the base station, and communicating with the base station via the first DU group and the second DU group. |
| US10477608B2 |
System and method for network access using a relay
A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving, by the UE from a network, a mobile subscriber identifier for the UE, the mobile subscriber identifier being exclusively assigned to the UE within a wireless tracking area of the network, and transmitting, by the UE to a relay node, an initial message of an access procedure for accessing a user data service of the network, wherein the initial message comprises a request to connect to a control node of the network, and wherein the initial message includes the mobile subscriber identifier, and an indication to relay the initial message over a first signaling radio bearer (SRB) to the control node. |
| US10477603B2 |
Communication system
A communication system is disclosed, in which a mobile communication device communicates user data using a communication bearer provided via a first base station and a second base station of the communication system. The base stations are configured to determine a packet delay for communicating user data using said communication bearer based on the time when the first base station started PDCP processing for a data packet communicated using said communication bearer, and based on the time when the data packet was acknowledged by said mobile communication device to the second base station. |
| US10477600B1 |
Transportation platform tracking system and method for configuring a transportation tracking system
A hub device that monitors characteristics of a transportation platform, such as a tractor trailer used for transporting goods, may establish connections with a plurality of external sensors. In order to simplify the pairing process between the hub devices and the external sensors, the hub device may be receiving IDs of the sensors to pair to from a remote server. A technician may physically scan tags, for example a barcode or an NFC tag, of the sensors and hub device, which are then transmitted to the remote server in order to identify which hub and sensors should be paired. |
| US10477599B2 |
Method and apparatus for managing wireless router and device connected thereto
An electronic device includes a housing, a wireless communication circuit, a wired communication interface, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to connect with an external device by using the wireless communication circuit or the wired communication interface, to receive first information to set the electronic device as an access point (AP) from the external device, to receive second information on another AP from the external device, to configure the electronic device by using the first information, and to wirelessly broadcast a signal by using the wireless communication circuit, to allow wireless devices to connect to the AP. |
| US10477598B2 |
Methods and apparatus for registering network identifiers and/or taking different actions based on the type of network identifier being registered or reported
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for providing differentiated actions associated with predetermined types of SSIDs, as determined by a registry computing service. Embodiments include registry databases, SSID transmitters, and WED's connected through the cloud, having a hardware configuration suitable for communicating wirelessly. Hardware of the registry service may execute any number of modules, including SSID Databases, Parsing Modules, Registration Modules, and Query Handling Modules, among others. Suitable SSID databases may store a set of SSIDs, SSID types, and SSID substrings associated with the SSID types. Methods described here include registration processes and processes for providing a WED differentiated actions associated with an SSID. If the registry determines that the SSID matches an SSID in the SSID database, the WED and SSID transmitter may take actions associated with the SSID. Otherwise, the WED and SSID transmitter may take actions defined to be the default actions for an SSID. |
| US10477592B2 |
UL waveform during RACH procedure and autonomous UL transmission
Systems and methods herein determine whether an uplink RACH request and/or an uplink autonomous message will be sent using Discrete Fourier Transform-Spread-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM), Cyclic Prefix Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (CP-OFDM), or another waveform. The determinations may be based on carrier frequencies, path loss measurements, preconfigurations, and/or more. Further, the systems and methods may send the uplink using time and/or frequency resources that correspond to the DFT-S-OFMD waveform, CP-OFDM waveform, or other waveform. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. |
| US10477590B2 |
Apparatus and method for random access in a wireless communication systems
A 5th Generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data rate than a 4G communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) is provided. A method of a terminal for operating a random access in a wireless communication system may include transmitting, to a base station, a first message comprising a random access preamble, and receiving a plurality of second messages transmitted from the base station in response to the first message. A method of a base station for operating a random access in a wireless communication system may include receiving, from a terminal, a first message comprising a random access preamble, and transmitting, to the terminal, a plurality of second messages in response to the first message. |
| US10477579B2 |
Communication device working on unlicensed frequency band and method performed by the same
Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a communication device working on unlicensed frequency band and a method for executing the same. The method comprises: determining a mapping relationship between multiple quality of service (QoS) priority classes and multiple Listen-Before-Talk (LBT) priority classes, wherein the multiple QoS priority classes are in one-to-one correspondence with multiple QoS requirements; and transmitting radio traffic based on the mapping relationship. Embodiments of the present disclosure proposes the mapping relationship between LBT priority class and various QoS priority classes associated with different radio traffic types and presents signaling design and exchange related to the mapping relationship. |
| US10477578B2 |
Uplink data transmission method and user equipment, and uplink data reception method and base station
The present invention provides a method and device for transmitting an uplink signal in a cell configured in an unlicensed band. A user equipment performs clear carrier assessment (CCA) on a second cell configured in an unlicensed band, and when the CCA is successful, transmits a known signal notifying that the CCA is successful, on the second cell. A base station transmits, to the user equipment, uplink grant for the second cell only when detecting the known signal on the second cell. |
| US10477570B2 |
Advance communication resource notification in wireless communication systems having overlapping service areas
In a communication system that includes at least a first base station having a first geographical service area and second base station having a second geographical service area that overlaps at least partially with the first geographical service area, a relaying mobile wireless communication device receiving service from the second base station receives and forwards scheduling information to the second base station, where the scheduling information is transmitted by the first base station and identifies communication resources that will be used for wireless communication by the first base station. Based at least on the scheduling information, the second base station schedules communication resources to mobile wireless communication devices receiving service from the second base station such that interference is reduced, minimized, or eliminated. |
| US10477568B2 |
Methods and apparatus for multiple user uplink
The disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for multiple user uplink. One aspect of the disclosure provides a method for wireless communication. The method comprises receiving a trigger frame from an access point indicating a target transmission duration for transmission of a physical layer (PHY) service data unit (PSDU) to the access point. The method also comprises generating an aggregated medium access control (MAC) packet data unit (A-MPDU) frame comprising at least one A-MPDU subframe, the A-MPDU frame having a first length, determining whether an additional A-MPDU subframe having a second length may be added to the A-MPDU frame based at least in part on the first length, the second length, and the target transmission duration, and including one or more padding subframes in the A-MPDU frame based at least in part on a comparison between the first length and the target transmission duration. |
| US10477566B2 |
Signaling mechanisms for sub-band scheduling in sidelink
A device may use sidelink request and sidelink response (e.g., DSS/STS and DRS) resources (in a sub-band) of different sizes depending on whether the sub-band is a primary sub-band or secondary sub-band. The device may transmit more information in the request/response resources of a primary sub-band than in the request/response resources of a secondary sub-band. The device may transmit small amounts of information in its request/response resources in secondary sub-bands. The resources in the secondary sub-bands may include, for example, reference signals, and signals indicating occupation of the sub-band. The device may utilize tone signaling for request/response signaling in the secondary sub-bands (at least because the amount of information being conveyed in the secondary sub-bands is small) and digital signaling in the primary sub-band (at least because the amount of information being conveyed in the primary sub-band is large in comparison to that being conveyed in the secondary sub-bands). |
| US10477563B2 |
Scheduling for multiple reception point radio networks
A method, performed in a network control entity, for scheduling communication of node signals from at least one network node to one or more reception points. The method comprising the steps of estimating (S2) the arrival time of each reference signal detected at a reception point, and determining (S5) node signal compatibility in each of the one or more reception points based on estimated reference signal arrival time, wherein node signals are deemed compatible at a given reception point if the node signals can be received in the same transmission time interval, TTI, at the given reception point, as well as scheduling (S6) communication, comprising scheduling of reception times at the one or more reception points, of at least one node signal based on determined node signal compatibility to construct a communication schedule where only compatible node signals are scheduled in the same TTI in each reception point. |
| US10477562B2 |
Central management server for special communication and access method of the central management server
A central management server for special communication may include: a spectrum sensing information acquisition unit for acquiring spectrum sensing information from spectrum sensing servers; an OP map generation unit for generating an OP value for each channel if there is an access request from a second layer; and a channel allocation unit configured to allocate a channel based on the OP value to a user terminal of the second layer requesting access if there is an access request from the second layer. The channel allocation unit may allocate a channel corresponding to the highest OP value from among the available channels, if there are available channels unused by both a first layer and a lower-level layer, and may select and allocate a channel unused by the first layer but used by the lower-level layer, if there are no such available channels. |
| US10477553B2 |
Aggressive beam selection during handover procedure
Methods and apparatus are provided for aggressive beam selection during a handover procedure. A User Equipment (UE) measures a plurality of candidate downlink beams of a target base station (BS), wherein measurement opportunities for each of the candidate downlink beams are scheduled periodically. The UE reports measurements relating to one or more of the measured candidate downlink beams to a source BS. The UE receives a command to handover to the target BS, and in response to receiving the command, attempts to find a new downlink beam of the target BS having a corresponding measurement opportunity that is earlier than a next measurement opportunity of one of the one or more candidate downlink beam. |
| US10477550B2 |
Front-end modules for carrier aggregation
Disclosed herein are front-end modules that support carrier aggregation. Wireless communication configurations are disclosed that include a plurality of such front-end modules to support uplink and/or downlink carrier aggregation. Individual front end modules include a power amplifier module to amplify signals received at a transceiver port and an envelope tracker to increase efficiency of the power amplifier module. The front-end modules include a multiplexer and an antenna switch module with a plurality of duplexers between them along a corresponding plurality of paths. One path includes a first duplexer configured to process frequency division duplex (FDD) signals and another path includes a second duplexer configured to process time division duplex (TDD) signals. The front-end modules also include a low noise amplifier module coupled to the second duplexer to amplify TDD signals while received FDD signals are directed off module for amplification. |
| US10477547B2 |
Ultra-large bandwidth data transmission method, device and computer storage medium
The present invention embodiment discloses an ultra-large bandwidth data transmission method, device and computer storage medium, said method comprising: a data transmission device sending data in accordance with a sub-frame level approach at a specified bandwidth of a long term evolution (LTE) system; wherein, the sampling rate of the data transmission device is m/n times a sampling rate corresponding to said specified bandwidth LTE system, m and n being positive integers. |
| US10477546B2 |
Method and apparatus for communication for terminal in wireless communication system
Provided is a method for communication for a second terminal and a second terminal apparatus using the method in a wireless communication system utilizing a first frequency band by which a first terminal can receive a signal from a base station and a second frequency band by which the first terminal can transmit a signal to the base station. The method is characterized by receiving a signal from the base station from a part of a subframe of the second frequency band, and transmitting a signal to the base station from the remaining subframe of the second frequency band. |
| US10477545B2 |
Method and apparatus for communication between devices in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for communication between devices in a wireless communication system, the method for communication of a terminal in a wireless communication system comprises the steps of: determining a resource section for communication between the terminal and an auxiliary device positioned within a critical distance; and performing the communication with the auxiliary device using the determined resource section, wherein the resource section may comprise at least one from among a waiting section which is unused for communication between terminals, a channel section which is occupied by another terminal, and a channel section which is occupied by a channel occupation request signal of the terminal. |
| US10477543B2 |
Methods and systems for improved communication in multi-hop networks
Methods and systems for improving communication in a multi-hop, time-slotted wireless network are presented. Embodiments of the present invention are able re-use timeslots to locally transmit information to one-hop nodes, thereby utilizing the bandwidth more efficiently. Other embodiments are able to evaluate the trade-off between power consumption and communication reliability, and are consequently able to provide increasing degrees of robustness for broadcasts in the wireless network. That is, these latter embodiments are able to incrementally use re-transmissions, therein trading-off battery life for an increased message completion rate or a lower packet error rate, for example, in order to reliably broadcast critical or high-priority message network-wide. |
| US10477542B2 |
Method for allocating resources in wireless communication system supporting full duplex radio (FDR) technology, and apparatus therefor
A method for allocating, by a base station, resources in a wireless communication system supporting a full duplex radio (FDR) technology, according to the present invention, may comprise the steps of: receiving, from a first terminal, a buffer status report (BSR) including an indicator which indicates the urgency of uplink data transmission; and determining, on the basis of the indicator, whether to allocate an uplink sub-frame for the first terminal in a situation where a downlink sub-frame is allocated to a second terminal during a specific time interval. |
| US10477541B2 |
Method and apparatus of receiving downlink channel and/or downlink reference signal
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides a method of receiving downlink channel and/or downlink reference signal on an unlicensed band. An LTE user equipment (UE) receives control information of a cell operating on an unlicensed band, and receives downlink channel and/or downlink reference signal transmitted in the cell according to the control information. According to the present disclosure, data can be properly received on an unlicensed band. |
| US10477538B2 |
Time hopping in device-to-device transmissions
Apparatuses, systems, and devices are described for transmissions and retransmissions of device-to-device (D2D) communications. A D2D message may be transmitted during an initial communications period, followed by one or more retransmissions. A device may transmit an initial transmission, determine a time hopping pattern for the retransmission(s), and determine a transmission resource for the retransmission(s) based at least in part on a resource of the initial transmission and the time hopping pattern. The messages may include, for example, a scheduling assignment (SA) for data transmission, or data transmissions from a transmitting device. Time hopping patterns may be determined based on times and/or frequencies of the initial transmission. A base station may transmit a message to a transmitting device that indicates one or more time hopping patterns that are to be used for the transmissions. |
| US10477536B2 |
Method and apparatus for scheduling transmission resource in vehicular network
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus tear scheduling a transmission resource in a vehicular network, so as to resolve problems in the prior art that signaling overheads of a base station are increased and load of the base station is increased because a manner of scheduling by the base station is used to obtain a transmission resource. The method is: receiving, by a terminal, micro network system information that is sent by a node and that carries a micro network identifier and a node identifier, so as to access a micro network; when a communication task is generated, determining a target resource scheduling manner according to the communication task; obtaining a target transmission resource in the accessed micro network according to the determined target resource scheduling manner; and eventually sending, based on the target transmission resource, data that corresponds to the communication task. |
| US10477534B2 |
Control channel reception method and user equipment for performing same
A disclosure of the present specification provides a method for receiving, from a serving cell, a downlink control channel subject to interference from a neighboring cell. The method comprises the steps of: receiving information on discontinuous reception (DRX), wherein the information on discontinuous reception includes information on a period comprising an interval in which the downlink control channel is monitored and an interval in which the downlink control channel is not monitored; and monitoring the downlink control channel received from the serving cell in the interval in which the downlink control channel is monitored. Here, the downlink control channel may be monitored in a state where the interference from the neighboring cell has not been alleviated. |
| US10477530B2 |
Apparatus for transmitting indication information indicating a codebook
Embodiments disclose a method and an apparatus for transmitting indication information. The method includes: determining, according to one or more codebooks, a first codebook to be used by a terminal device to send an uplink data stream; determining codebook indication information used to indicate the first codebook; and determining codebook indication information used to indicate the first codebook. For the method and the apparatus for transmitting indication information according to embodiments of the present invention, a network device determines, according to one or more codebooks, a first codebook to be used by a terminal device to send an uplink data stream, determines codebook indication information used to indicate the first codebook, and sends the codebook indication information to the terminal device, so that the terminal device can determine the first codebook assigned by the network device and transmit data by using the first codebook. |
| US10477529B2 |
Reference signals and common search space for enhanced control channels
Methods and apparatuses for a User Equipment (UE) to receive signaling of UE-common Downlink Control Information (DCI) in a set of Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs) over a Transmission Time Interval (TTI) are provided. The UE demodulates UE-common DCI using a Reference Signal (RS) that is scrambled by a UE-common scrambling sequence. The UE may assume that RS having a same precoding is transmitted in the set of PRBs over different TTIs. The UE may determine the scrambling sequence implicitly from an identity of a point transmitting the UE-common DCI or explicitly by higher layer signaling. The UE may determine the PRBs of UE-common DCI transmission by broadcast signaling or by higher layer signaling. |
| US10477527B2 |
Semi-persistent scheduling mechanisms for vehicle-to-vehicle communication
The present disclosure enables the assignment of multiple semi-persistent resource assignments at the same time for use in V2V communications. In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus may be a UE (e.g., a vehicle). The UE may determine at least one resource pattern required for V2V communications. The UE may also send assistance information for the at least one resource pattern to a base station. Further, the UE may receive, from the base station, a response associated with the at least one resource pattern. In an aspect, the response may include an index of approved resource patterns. Further still, the UE may receive, from the base station, an activation grant for a resource assignment for the at least one resource pattern. In an aspect, activation grant may include the index of approved resource patterns being activated. |
| US10477526B2 |
Uplink procedures on a shared communication medium
The present disclosure relates generally to uplink procedures on a shared communication medium. In an aspect, an access terminal receives a downlink subframe from an access point on the shared communication medium and, in response to receiving the downlink subframe, transmits uplink control information (UCI) for the downlink subframe on a first uplink subframe of a first UCI channel of a plurality of UCI channels. |
| US10477523B2 |
Response information transmission method, system and device
Disclosed are a response information transmission method, system and device. A base station can configure at least two PUCCH transmission carriers for user equipment, accordingly, the user equipment can select at least one PUCCH transmission carrier from the at least two PUCCH transmission carriers which are configured by the base station to transmit response information fed back on a corresponding subframe, and accordingly, the base station can receive the response information which is fed back by the user equipment on at least one PUCCH transmission carrier. The technical solution increases the number of PUCCH transmission carriers, so that compared with the manner of only configuring one PUCCH transmission carrier in the prior art, the reconfiguration operations caused by the movement of user equipment can be reduced, thereby reducing the condition that UE cannot normally communicate in the process of reconfiguration, and reducing the signaling overhead caused by the reconfiguration operation. |