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| US11286604B2 |
Laundry treating apparatus having induction heater
A laundry treating apparatus includes a tub, a drum for receiving an object therein, an induction heater for heating an outer circumferential face of the drum, a motor for rotating the drum, and a power supply for supplying power from an external power source to the laundry treating apparatus, a relay for interrupting current to be applied from the power supply to the induction heater via an electrical wire, a processor connected to the relay via a control wire and configured to control an operation of the relay and to control an operation of the induction heater and an operation of the motor, and a first safety device disposed at the control wire to interrupt a control signal to be applied from the processor to the relay. The first safety device operates in response to a temperature change thereof. |
| US11286600B2 |
Tufting machine and method for operating a tufting machine
A pattern data processing system configured to determine and compensate for any points of entanglement between different yarns. A point of entanglement is defined as a point where the yarn from one needle crosses and traps the yarn from another needle on the back face of the backing medium. The pattern data processing system is configured to calculate the additional length of back stich caused by each point of entanglement by subtracting an ideal back stich length, calculated as the path which would have been taken by the yarn had it not been entangled in another yarn, from an actual yarn path, calculated as the actual length of the entangled yarn. A controller is configured to include in the amount of yarn fed by a respective yarn feed mechanism for each stitch an amount equivalent to the additional length of back stitch. The invention also includes a tufting machine and method of operating the tufting machine with the pattern data processing system. |
| US11286599B2 |
Method of tape embroidery
An article comprised of tape segments embroidered in place is disclosed. One embodiment includes tape segments embroidered to a self-supporting embroidered structure. Another embodiment includes tape segments embroidered together to form an embroidered lattice structure. In one embodiment, some of the tape segments may expand when exposed to heat and may be used to form cushioning regions for the article. |
| US11286596B2 |
Method of making cut braids
A method of making a cut braid. The method comprises moving a plurality of bobbins around an endless track in a braiding machine; braiding a plurality of strands from the bobbins into a braid; passing the braid through a take-up mechanism; moving the braid along a continuous path, the continuous path extending from the braiding machine, through a take-up mechanism, and at least partially through a cutting machine; and cutting the braid in the cutting machine to form a cut braid. |
| US11286594B2 |
Knitting machine with electronic auxiliary component
A knitting machine may include a needle bed and a carriage that is movable along the needle bed. The carriage may be configured to engage at least one feeder to move a dispensing area of the feeder along the needle bed while dispensing a yarn, where the carriage includes an interface for providing power to an auxiliary component. |
| US11286592B2 |
Method for producing unidirectional hybrid-braided fabrics
The present invention discloses a method for producing unidirectional hybrid-braided fabrics, including: preparing a first layer of 0° warps; preparing a second layer of 0° warps to a Nth layer of 0° warps; preparing an auxiliary layer of wefts; preparing binding yarns; laying and hybrid-braiding the materials prepared in steps 1-4 to obtain unidirectional hybrid-braided fabrics; and cutting and winding. The 0° warps and wefts of the invention are made of two or more layers of different fibers that are laid in a single direction and finally hybrid-braided. Therefore, two or more different types of materials can be laid, thereby ensuring the uniform distribution and thickness of the fibers in different areas of the hybrid-braided fabric. The grammage of different 0° warp fiber layers can be adjusted freely in a range of 30-3000 grams/m2, thereby realizing performance and cost designability of a composite material. |
| US11286590B2 |
Method for producing durable fluffy and soft loop fabric having embedded weft floats
A method for producing durable fluffy and soft loop fabric having embedded weft floats, including: 1) yarn selection; 2) winding; 3) warping; 4) sizing; 5) weaving; and 6) dyeing and finishing. During the weaving process, low-twist or zero-twist yarns or filament long floats are embedded into loops. During the dyeing and finishing process, due to weft-wise shrinkage, the embedded weft floats shrink and expand, thereby supporting the loops upright without lodging. In addition, the fluffy zero-twist yarns and interlaced yarn floats form a stacked stereoscopic structure with other weft yarns fixedly connected to the loops, thereby facilitating the extension of the loops and enlarging moisture diffusion surfaces of the loops during baking and air-drying processes to create a rapid drying condition for towels. Therefore, a loop fabric which has a special style and a fluffy and soft hand feeling and is still fluffy and soft after being washed is obtained. |
| US11286589B2 |
Woven textile
The woven textile has a first end and an opposite second end. A longitudinal direction is defined by the first end and the second end. The woven textile includes an upper layer, a lower layer, and at least one binding thread. The upper layer includes at least one first braid woven by a plurality of filaments and extending in a meandering way to form a plurality of hollow portions. The lower layer includes at least one second braid woven by a plurality of filaments and extending in a meandering way to form a plurality of hollow portions. The binding thread fixes the first braid and the second braid together by weaving so that the upper layer and the lower layer are positioned by the binding thread. |
| US11286587B2 |
Steel cord
The invention provides a steel cord for rubber reinforcement. The steel cord comprises a core strand and at least three outer strands twisted around the core strand, the core strand comprises at least one first core filament and multiple first outer filaments twisted around the first core filament, each outer strand comprises a number of second filaments, at least one of multiple first outer filaments is preformed prior to being twisted into the core strand, and at least one of second steel filaments is straight prior to being twisted to form each outer strand. The steel cord has improved performance on core filament migration. |
| US11286574B2 |
Cathode current collector/connector for a Hall-Heroult cell
An electrolytic cell for the production of aluminium including collector bars under the cathode, namely a copper collector bar whose external terminal end is connected by a conductor element providing electrical connection of the collector bar to an external bus. This conductor element comprises a flexible connector strip of the same or a different highly conductive metal as the conductor bar, such as copper. |
| US11286573B2 |
Carbon dioxide electrolytic device and method of electrolyzing carbon dioxide
A carbon dioxide electrolytic device comprises: an electrolysis cell including a first electrode having a first catalyst to reduce carbon dioxide, a second electrode having a second catalyst to oxidize water or hydroxide ions, a first electrode flow path facing the first electrode, a second electrode flow path facing the second electrode, and a separator separating the first and second electrodes; a power controller; a first flow path through which the carbon dioxide flows; a second flow path through which the carbon compound flows; a third flow path through which an electrolytic solution containing the water flows; a fourth flow path through which the oxygen flows; a first valve to connect the first electrode flow path and the first flow path; a second valve to connect the first electrode flow path and the second flow path; a tank connected to the first electrode flow path and configured to store a rinse solution; and a controller programmed to control opening and closing of the first and second valves in accordance with performance requirements of the electrolysis cell. |
| US11286568B2 |
Film forming treatment agent for composite chemical conversion film for magnesium alloy, and film forming process
A film forming treatment agent for a composite chemical conversion film for magnesium alloy, and a film forming process method, and a composite chemical conversion film are provided. Components of the film forming treatment agent for a composite chemical conversion film for magnesium alloy comprise a water solution and a suspension of reduced graphene oxide flakes to the water solution. The water solution comprises strontium ions at 0.1 mol/L to 2.5 mol/L and phosphate ions at 0.06 mol/L to 1.5 mol/L, and pH of the water solution is 1.5 to 4.5. Concentration of the reduced graphene oxide varies between 0.1 mg/L and 5 mg/L. The film forming process method for a composite chemical conversion film for magnesium alloy comprises the following steps of: 1) pretreatment on surface of magnesium alloy matrix; 2) immersion of magnesium alloy matrix in the film forming treatment agent; and 3) removal of magnesium alloy pieces for drying in air. The composite chemical conversion film for magnesium alloy is formed by immersing magnesium alloy matrix in the film forming treatment agent. The composite chemical conversion film for magnesium alloy has excellent corrosion-resistance performance in 3.5 wt % NaCl solution. |
| US11286567B1 |
Glass and wafer inspection system and a method of use thereof
A method of inspection and an inspection system for the film deposition process for substrates that includes glass and wafer are disclosed. The inspection system includes multiple camera modules positioned in a load lock unit of a process chamber, such as the camera modules that can capture images of the substrate in the load lock. The images are analyzed by a control unit of the inspection system to determine the accuracy of robots in handling the substrate, calibration of the robots based on the analysis, and defects in the substrate caused during the handling and deposition process. |
| US11286566B2 |
Apparatus for deposition of a III-V semiconductor layer
A III-V semiconductor layer is deposited using an apparatus comprising a process chamber, a susceptor for receiving one or more substrates to be coated, and a gas inlet element which comprises a plurality of process gas inlet zones. An etching gas inlet in the flow direction of the hydride and the MO compound opens into the process chamber downstream of the process gas inlet zones. A control device is adapted and the process gas inlet zones and the etching gas inlet are arranged such that the process gases cannot enter into the etching gas inlet during deposition of the semiconductor layer and the etching gas cannot enter into the process gas inlet zones during purification of the process chamber. The etching gas inlet is formed by an annular zone of the process chamber cover around the gas inlet element and by an annular fastening element for fastening a cover plate. |
| US11286565B2 |
Apparatus and method for semiconductor fabrication
An apparatus for processing a substrate is provided. The apparatus comprises a processing chamber and a showerhead. The showerhead is in the processing chamber and has a plurality of first holes with a first size in a first zone of the showerhead and a plurality of second holes with a second hole size in a second zone of the showerhead. The first hole size is different from the second hole size. The first zone is surrounded by the second zone. An area of the first zone is larger than an area of the second zone. |
| US11286559B2 |
Coated cutting tool
A coated cutting tool includes a substrate and a coating. The coating has an α-Al2O3-multilayer of alternating sublayers of α-Al2O3 and sublayers of TiCO, TiCNO, AlTiCO or AlTiCNO. The α-Al2O3-multilayer includes at least 5 sublayers of α-Al2O3, wherein the total thickness of the α-Al2O3-multilayer is 1-15 μm and wherein a period in the α-Al2O3-multilayer is 50-900 nm. The α-Al2O3-multilayer exhibits an XRD diffraction over a θ-2θ scan of 20°-140°, wherein the relation of the intensity of the 0 0 12 diffraction peak (peak area), I(0 0 12), to the intensities of the 1 1 3 diffraction peak (peak area), I(1 1 3), the 1 1 6 diffraction peak (peak area), I(1 1 6), and the 0 2 4 diffraction peak (peak area), I(0 2 4), is I(0 0 12)/I(1 1 3)>1, I(0 0 12)/I(1 1 6)>1 and I(0 0 12)/I(0 2 4)>1. |
| US11286555B2 |
Magnetically enhanced high density plasma-chemical vapor deposition plasma source for depositing diamond and diamond-like films
A magnetically enhanced HDP-CVD plasma source includes a hollow cathode target and an anode. The anode and cathode form a gap. A cathode target magnet assembly forms magnetic field lines that are substantially perpendicular to a cathode target surface. The gap magnet assembly forms a cusp magnetic field in the gap that is coupled with the cathode target magnetic field. The magnetic field lines cross a pole piece electrode positioned in the gap. This pole piece is isolated from ground and can be connected with a voltage power supply. The pole piece can have a negative, positive, or floating electric potential. The plasma source can be configured to generate volume discharge. The gap size prohibits generation of plasma discharge in the gap. By controlling the duration, value and a sign of the electric potential on the pole piece, the plasma ionization can be controlled. The magnetically enhanced HDP-CVD source can also be used for chemically enhanced ionized physical vapor deposition (CE-IPVD). Gas flows through the gap between hollow cathode and anode. The cathode target is inductively grounded, and the substrate is periodically inductively grounded. |
| US11286554B2 |
Sputtering apparatus
The sputtering apparatus has a vacuum chamber in which is disposed a target. While rotating a circular substrate at a predetermined rotational speed with a center of the substrate, the target is sputtered to form the thin film on the surface. The sputtering apparatus has: a stage for rotatably holding the substrate in a state in which the center of the substrate is offset by a predetermined distance to radially one side from the center of the target; and a shielding plate disposed between the target and the substrate on the stage. The shielding plate has an opening part allowing to pass sputtered particles scattered out of the target as a result of sputtering the target. The opening part has a contour in which, with a central region of the substrate serving as an origin, the area of the opening part gradually increases from the origin toward radially outward. |
| US11286553B2 |
Method for vapor deposition of optical substrate
Provided is a method of vacuum deposition to deposit at least two functional coatings to a substrate, including (a) evaporating a first film forming material from a first evaporation source disposed in a vacuum deposition chamber, (b) depositing the evaporated first film forming material on a substrate located above the first evaporation source to form at least a portion of an anti-reflective coating on the substrate, (c) evaporating a second film forming material from a second evaporating source disposed in the vacuum deposition chamber, and (d) depositing the evaporated second film forming materials on the substrate located above the second evaporation source to form a hydrophobic coating on the substrate. |
| US11286551B2 |
Multimodal microstructure material and methods of forming same
In a method of forming a metallic material with a multimodal microstructure, nickel is deposited on a substrate having a patterned surface comprising two materials having differing microstructure. The resulting materials may desirably be utilized in semiconductor devices or microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices. |
| US11286548B2 |
High-strength stainless steel seamless pipe for oil country tubular goods, and method for manufacturing same
The invention is intended to provide a high-strength stainless steel seamless pipe for oil country tubular goods having high strength with a yield strength of 862 MPa (125 ksi) or more, excellent low-temperature toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance. The invention is also intended to provide a method for manufacturing such a high-strength stainless steel seamless pipe. The high-strength stainless steel seamless pipe has a microstructure that is at least 45% tempered martensite phase, 20 to 40% ferrite phase, and more than 10% and 25% or less retained austenite phase by volume. The high-strength stainless steel seamless pipe has a yield strength of 862 MPa or more, and a maximum crystal grain diameter of 500 μm or less for ferrite crystal grains when crystal grains with a crystal orientation difference of within 15° are defined as the same crystal grains. |
| US11286545B2 |
Cr-Ni alloy and seamless steel pipe made of Cr-Ni alloy
A Cr—Ni alloy having high yield strength and high resistance to sulfuric acid general corrosion at a high temperature of 250° C. is provided. The Cr—Ni alloy has a chemical composition consisting of, in mass %, Si: 0.01 to 0.50%, Mn: 0.01 to 1.00%, Cr: 21.0 to 27.0%, Ni: 40.0 to less than 50.0%, Mo: 4.5 to less than 9.0%, W: 2.0 to 6.0%, Cu: more than 2.0% and not more than 6.0%, Co: 0.01 to 2.00%, one or two kinds selected from the group consisting of Ca and Mg: 0.001 to 0.010% in total, sol. Al: 0.005 to 0.200%, N: 0.01 to 0.20%, and the balance being Fe and impurities. The dislocation density in the Cr—Ni alloy satisfies the following Formula (1): 8.00×1014≤ρ≤2.50×1015+1.40×1014×[Cu+Co] (1) |
| US11286543B2 |
Aluminum alloy components from additive manufacturing
Some variations provide an additively manufactured aluminum alloy comprising from 84.5 wt % to 92.1 wt % aluminum; from 1.1 wt % to 2.1 wt % copper; from 1.8 wt % to 2.9 wt % magnesium; from 4.5 wt % to 6.1 wt % zinc; and from 0.5 wt % to 2.8 wt % zirconium. The additively manufactured aluminum alloy is in the form of a three-dimensional component. The zirconium functions as a grain-refiner element within the additively manufactured aluminum alloy. The additively manufactured aluminum alloy may be characterized by an average grain size of less than 10 microns. The additively manufactured aluminum alloy may have a substantially crack-free microstructure with equiaxed grains. |
| US11286542B2 |
Aluminum alloy for die casting and functional component using the same
Intended is to provide an aluminum alloy for die casting having a high strength as well as capable of achieving excellent elongation properties and a functional component using the aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy comprises, by mass, 6 to 9% of Si, 0.30 to 0.60% of Mg, 0.30 to 0.60% of Cu, 0.25% or less of Fe, 0.60% or less of Mn, 0.2% or less of Ti, 200 ppm or less of Sr, and 5 ppm or less of P, with the balance being Al and inevitable impurities, and wherein Sr(ppm)−4.2×P(ppm)≥50. |
| US11286540B2 |
Method of processing a pyrite-containing slurry
A method of processing a pyrite-containing slurry including removing pyrite from the pyrite-containing slurry and forming (i) an inert stream and (ii) a pyrite-containing material. Using the pyrite-containing material in a downstream leach step in which pyrite in the pyrite-containing material generates acid and heat that facilitates leaching a metal, such as copper or nickel or zinc or cobalt, from a metal-containing material. |
| US11286538B2 |
Method for manufacturing grain-oriented electrical steel sheet
In a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet which is manufactured from a thin slab without using an inhibitor forming component, excellent magnetic properties are stably achieved. In a method for manufacturing a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, a slab heating and annealing are performed under specific conditions. |
| US11286536B2 |
System and method for manufacturing a part
A system for manufacturing a part is provided. The system includes a gantry, a first mobile arm and a second mobile arm, at least one conveyor and at least one sensor. The gantry has a first member and a second member disposed opposite the first member so as to define an opening. The first and the second mobile arms are disposed on the first and the second members, respectively. The at least one conveyor is operative to move the part through the opening so as to position the part within access of the first and the second mobile arms. The at least one sensor is operative to guide the first and the second mobile arms to one or more areas of the part. The first and the second mobile arms are operative to perform a manufacturing process on the part at the one or more areas. |
| US11286533B2 |
Biomarkers of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and use thereof
The present invention provides novel biomarkers of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Specifically, the present invention provides methods and kits for diagnosing, assessing the level of severity, and treating of CLL. |
| US11286532B2 |
Estrogen receptor mutations and uses thereof
Novel mutant ESR1 molecules and uses are disclosed. |
| US11286531B2 |
Assaying ovarian cyst fluid
A diagnostic test for ovarian cysts is based on the detection of mutations characteristic of the most common neoplasms giving rise to these lesions. With this test, tumor-specific mutations were detected in the cyst fluids of 19 of 24 (79%) borderline tumors and 28 of 31 (90%) malignant ovarian cancers. In contrast, we detected no mutations in the cyst fluids from 10 non-neoplastic cysts and 12 benign tumors. When categorized by the need for exploratory surgery (i.e., presence of a borderline tumor or malignant cancer), the sensitivity of this test was 85% and the specificity was 100%. These tests could inform the diagnosis of ovarian cysts and improve the clinical management of the large number of women with these lesions. |
| US11286530B2 |
Methods for simultaneous amplification of target loci
The invention provides methods for simultaneously amplifying multiple nucleic acid regions of interest in one reaction volume as well as methods for selecting a library of primers for use in such amplification methods. The invention also provides library of primers with desirable characteristics, such as minimal formation of amplified primer dimers or other non-target amplicons. |
| US11286529B2 |
Diagnostic methods for infectious disease using endogenous gene expression
Disclosed are methods of diagnosis of a pathogen-associated disease. These methods comprise: providing a biological sample from a human subject; determining presence, absence and/or quantity of a bacterial pathogen, a viral pathogen, or a combination thereof, by a pathogen culture, a serum antibody detection test, a pathogen antigen detection test, a pathogen DNA and/or RNA detection test, or a combination thereof; determining in the sample, expression levels of at least one endogenous gene in which aberrant expression levels are associated with infection with a pathogen, by a microarray hybridization assay, RNA-seq assay, polymerase chain reaction assay, a LAMP assay, a ligase chain reaction assay, a Southern, Northern, or Western blot assay, an ELISA or a combination thereof. The subject can be diagnosed with the disease if the subject comprises the pathogen and an aberrant level of expression of an endogenous gene. |
| US11286527B2 |
Diagnostic test for skeletal atavism in horses
The present invention relates to methods for detecting a genetic deletion at the SHOX locus of a horse, where the presence of such a genetic deletion indicates that the horse is a carrier of disease-causing mutation that can lead to skeletal atavism. The invention further provides nucleic acid primers and probes for use in methods for detecting the presence or absence of disease-causing genetic deletion at the SHOX locus of a horse. |
| US11286526B2 |
Dried compositions containing flap endonuclease
There is disclosed a composition of an aqueous solution comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of a flap endonuclease, a bulking agent and an organic buffer, wherein the aqueous solution has an inorganic salt concentration of 5 mM or less and wherein the composition is substantially free of glycerol. |
| US11286525B2 |
Gene expression signatures useful to predict or diagnose sepsis and methods of using the same
The present disclosure provides methods for determining whether a subject has sepsis, or is at risk of developing sepsis, and methods of treating the subject based on the determination. Also provided are methods for determining an increased risk of mortality in a subject with sepsis or suspected of having sepsis, and methods of treating the subject based on the determination. Systems useful for the same are also provided. |
| US11286524B2 |
Multi-position double-tag connector set for detecting gene mutation and preparation method therefor and application thereof
A multi-position double-tag adapter set for detecting gene mutation and preparation method therefor and application thereof, the multi-position double-tag adapter set comprising a double-tag adapter A, a double-tag adapter B and a double-tag adapter C. The double-tag adapter A, the double-tag adapter B and the double-tag adapter C are obtained respectively by hybridizing an adapter primer P5 with an adapter primer P7-A, an adapter primer P7-B and an adapter primer P7-C 5′ ends of which are all modified with biotin. Using the multi-position double-tag adapter set, the mutation rate of 1×10−5 genes may be accurately detected and the sensitivity of gene mutation detection may be effectively improved. A plurality of mutation sites of a plurality of genes may be detected by one-time sequencing in combination with throughput of high-throughput sequencing. |
| US11286523B2 |
Single cell nucleic acid detection and analysis
Methods and compositions for digital profiling of nucleic acid sequences present in a sample are provided. |
| US11286522B2 |
Systems and methods for high efficiency electronic sequencing and detection
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for high efficiency electronic sequencing of nucleic acids and molecular detection. |
| US11286519B2 |
Methods and compositions for enrichment of amplification products
In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for enriching amplicons, or amplification products, comprising a concatemer of at least two or more copies of a target polynucleotide. In some embodiments, a method comprises sequencing the amplicons comprising at least two or more copies of a target polynucleotide. In some embodiments, the target polynucleotides comprise sequences resulting from chromosome rearrangement, including but not limited to point mutations, single nucleotide polymorphisms, insertions, deletions, and translocations including fusion genes. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and reaction mixtures useful in the described methods. |
| US11286516B2 |
Method for rapid design of valid high-quality primers and probes for multiple target genes in QPCR experiments
Disclosed is a method of designing a valid primer pair satisfying a specificity condition. The method includes searching for an identifier of a base sequence from a genetic information index based on a query language associated with a gene, searching for a candidate primer from a provided candidate primer set index to satisfy the specificity condition based on the identifier of the base sequence, filtering the candidate primer based on primer-related filtering conditions, and providing information about a primer pair satisfying the query language and the filtering conditions based on a result of the filtering. |
| US11286515B2 |
Methods and systems for determining spatial patterns of biological targets in a sample
The present disclosure provides methods and assay systems for use in spatially encoded biological assays, including assays to determine a spatial pattern of abundance, expression, and/or activity of one or more biological targets across multiple sites in a sample. In particular, the biological targets comprise proteins, and the methods and assay systems do not depend on imaging techniques for the spatial information of the targets. The present disclosure provides methods and assay systems capable of high levels of multiplexing where reagents are provided to a biological sample in order to address tag the sites to which reagents are delivered; instrumentation capable of controlled delivery of reagents; and a decoding scheme providing a readout that is digital in nature. |
| US11286512B2 |
Compositions, methods, systems and/or kits for detecting antimicrobial resistance in bacteria
Provided herein are compositions, methods, systems and/or kits for detection of bacteria expressing enzymes that confer resistance to antimicrobial agents. Certain embodiments of the compositions, methods, systems and/or kits of the present disclosure are related to detection of carbapenemase-producing gram negative bacteria. Certain embodiments of the compositions, methods, systems and/or kits of the present disclosure are related to detection of Ambler Class A, B and/or D carbapenemase-producing enteric and non-fermenting gram negative rod bacteria. |
| US11286507B2 |
Anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis system
An anaerobic digester is fed a feedstock, for example sludge from a municipal wastewater treatment plant, and produces a digestate. The digestate is dewatered into a cake. The cake may be dried further, for example in a thermal drier. The cake is treated in a pyrolysis system to produce a synthesis gas and biochar. The gas is sent to the same or another digester to increase its methane production. The char may be used as a soil enhancer. |
| US11286505B2 |
Method to produce protein in Aspergillus niger's resting spores using SSRNA
A method to produce protein in Aspergillus niger's sleeping spores using single-stranded RNA is provided. The method includes three steps: culture of Aspergillus niger and collection of spores, pretreatment of Aspergillus niger spores, and electroporation of Aspergillus niger spores using HDEN method. Non-germinated spores are used as a starting material for introduction of exogenous molecules. The exogenous protein coding single-stranded RNA is introduced into the resting spores of Aspergillus niger by employing the HDEN electrotransformation technique to express protein. This method is simple and fast, the effect is excellent, and the transformation rate reaches more than 90%. |
| US11286493B2 |
Methods and compositions for targeting RNA polymerases and non-coding RNA biogenesis to specific loci
The present disclosure relates to the use of recombinant proteins for inducing epigenetic modifications at specific loci, as well as to methods of using these recombinant proteins for reducing the expression of genes in plants. |
| US11286490B2 |
Formation of alkenes through enzymatic dehydration of alkanols
The present application relates to recombinant microorganisms expressing a dehydratase useful in a one-step, direct fermentative production of one or more primary alkenes from one or more saturated primary or secondary alcohols. Known, well developed high-yielding pathways that use renewable feedstock can be introduced into the recombinant microorganisms to obtain the alcohol precursors. Also provided are methods of producing one or more primary alkenes using the recombinant microorganisms, as well as compositions comprising the recombinant microorganisms and/or optionally the primary alkene products. |
| US11286487B2 |
Increasing ATOH1 life to drive sensorineural hair cell differentiation
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating subjects at risk for or with sensorineural hearing loss by modulating the rate of Atoh1 protein degradation to increase levels of Atoh1 protein. |
| US11286486B2 |
Transthyretin (TTR) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof for treating or preventing TTR-associated diseases
The present invention provides iRNA agents, e.g., double stranded iRNA agents, that target the transthyretin (TTR) gene and methods of using such iRNA agents for treating or preventing TTR-associated diseases. |
| US11286483B2 |
Enzymatic replacement therapy and antisense therapy for Pompe disease
The invention relates to method for repairing aberrant; splicing, wherein such aberrant: splicing is caused by the presence of a natural pseudo exon, comprising blocking of either the natural cryptic 3′ splice site or the natural cryptic 5′ splice site of said natural pseudo exon with an antisense oligomeric compound (AON). Further, the invention comprises an antisense oligomeric compound targeting SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 171, preferably selected from the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 267-2040, sequences that are complementary to said sequences or sequences that have an identity of 80% with said sequences or the complementary sequences. The invention further envisages the use of two antisense oligomeric compounds, a first AON targeting SEQ ID NO: 1 and a second targeting AON or SEQ ID NO: 171. These AONs are specifically for use in the treatment of Pompe disease. It is an aspect of the invention that antisense therapy using the above AONs or combinations thereof is used in combination with ERT. |
| US11286479B2 |
Chemical methods for nucleic acid-based data storage
The present disclosure discloses methods and systems for encoding digital information in nucleic acid (e.g., deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules without base-by-base synthesis, by encoding bit-value information in the presence or absence of unique nucleic acid sequences within a pool, comprising specifying each bit location in a bit-stream with a unique nucleic sequence and specifying the bit value at that location by the presence or absence of the corresponding unique nucleic acid sequence in the pool. Also disclosed are chemical methods for generating unique nucleic acid sequences using combinatorial genomic strategies (e.g., assembly of multiple nucleic acid sequences or enzymatic-based editing of nucleic acid sequences). |
| US11286475B2 |
Tyrosol-producing recombinant Escherichia coli and construction method and application thereof
The disclosure relates to a tyrosol-producing recombinant Escherichia coli and a construction method and application thereof and belongs to the technical field of bioengineering. The Escherichia coli undergoes heterologous expression of a codon-optimized Saccharomyces cerevisiae pyruvate decarboxylase gene ARO10*. According to the recombinant Escherichia coli, five sites of a lacI site, a trpE site, a pabB site, a pabA site and a pykF site of an Escherichia coli genome are deleted, and at the same time, the ARO10* gene is integrated at each site of the five sites to obtain a strain containing multiple copies of the ARO10* gene. On the basis of the above recombinant strain, the ARO10* gene is randomly integrated at multiple sites, and it is found that a strain with high-yield production of tyrosol can be obtained by inserting the ARO10* gene at a yccX site. Fermentation using this strain does not require inducers or antibiotics. After fermentation is carried out for 48 hours, the yield of tyrosol can reach 32.3 mM. |
| US11286473B2 |
Botulinum neurotoxin and its derivatives
Provided herein are Clostridial Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) polypeptides of a novel serotype (BoNT/X) and methods of making and using the BoNT polypeptides, e.g., in therapeutic applications. |
| US11286470B2 |
Mutant Cas9 proteins
Methods of making mutant Cas9 proteins are described. |
| US11286469B2 |
Combination chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer
The present disclosure provides compositions, methods and kits for the treatment of cancer. Particularly, the present disclosure provides synergistic compositions comprising at least one cytotoxic ribonuclease and at least one MAPK-pathway inhibitor. |
| US11286464B2 |
Viral vaccines and methods of forming the same
Provided herein is a method for producing an inactivated virus including a) heating the virus to a temperature sufficient to disrupt the virus membrane; b) exposing the virus of step (a) to an RNA degrading enzyme; and c) cooling the virus to a temperature sufficient to reestablish the integrity of the virus membrane. Also provided herein is a vaccine produced using the instant method. |
| US11286462B2 |
Materials and methods for generating therapeutic mesenchymal stem cells
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the production of therapeutic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the use of cell culture compositions and methods for generating MSCs that secrete neurotrophic factors and synaptic organizing agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). As such, the present disclosure addresses the need for establishing a reliable source of therapeutic stem cells useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. |
| US11286453B2 |
Continuous microalgae culture module and method of culturing microalgae containing macular pigment
Provided is a continuous microalgae culture module, including an outdoor culture unit, a high-density culture unit, a pigment induced unit, and a harvesting unit. A method of culturing microalgae containing macular pigment is also provided, including sequentially culturing microalgae with medium in the outdoor culture unit and the high-density culture unit, producing macular pigment in the pigment induced unit through different light irradiation, and collecting the microalgal biomass containing macular pigment in the harvesting unit. |
| US11286451B2 |
Funnel-guided microtissue stacking and manipulation
The invention provides a device and a method for the assembly of an aggregation of adherent cells, particularly a three-dimensional assembly of adherent cells. |
| US11286447B2 |
Compositions and methods for disaggregation of biological tissue samples
Devices and methods for the efficient disaggregation of tissue samples, separating the tissue into individual intact cells or small aggregates of cells for analysis. A device may include a chamber to receive fluid and a tissue specimen containing more than one cell to be disaggregated. The chamber may include an opening and an agitator in fluid contact with the fluid and the tissue specimen. The agitator may include a micromotor which provides rotational motion to a shaft and an impeller fixed to the shaft such that the impeller and the shaft rotate together upon provision of the rotational motion by the micromotor. The device may include an electrical energy source electrically coupled to the micromotor to rotate the impeller sufficient to disaggregate the one or more individual cells from the tissue specimen and in a manner which does not lyse the one or more individual cells. |
| US11286445B2 |
Compositions and methods for brewing sour beer
The present invention relates to the unexpected discovery of a new strain of yeast, dubbed GY7B, which is related to, but genetically and phenotypically distinct from, Lachancea thermotolerans. The invention provides methods of brewing sour beer using GY7B, wherein the methods do not require use of lactic acid or lactic acid producing bacteria. |
| US11286444B2 |
Cleaning formulation for removing residues on surfaces
This disclosure relates to a cleaning composition that contains 1) at least one redox agent; 2) at least one first chelating agent, the first chelating agent being a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid; 3) at least one metal corrosion inhibitor, the metal corrosion inhibitor being a substituted or unsubstituted benzotriazole; 4) at least one pH adjusting agent, the pH adjusting agent being a base free of a metal ion; and 5) water. This disclosure also relates to a method of using the above composition for cleaning a semiconductor substrate. |
| US11286437B2 |
Slag discharge device, gasifier furnace and integrated gasification combined cycle, and slag discharge method
An object is to curb damage localized in a slag capturing portion caused when slag passes therethrough. A slag discharge device includes: a screen mesh (6) that is a porous member including a plurality of through-holes (6a) formed therein; and a crushing device (7) that crushes water-granulated slag (S2) captured by the screen mesh (6). The crushing device has a crusher head (12) that breaks, with a pressure, and thus crushes the water-granulated slag (S2), a hydraulic cylinder (13) that reciprocates the crusher head in a predetermined direction, a guide plate (14) that restricts movement of the crusher head caused by the hydraulic cylinder, and a plurality of crushing spaces (15) in which the water-granulated slag (S2) is crushed. A communication opening that causes the crushing spaces (15) to communicate with each other is formed in a partitioning wall guide plate (14a) of the guide plate. |
| US11286433B2 |
Compositions and methods for remediating hydrogen sulfide in hydrocarbon based liquids
A treatment process for preparing a remediated liquid from a contaminated liquid originally containing more than 5 ppm hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and substantially without formation of precipitate, includes steps of steps of adding an aqueous solution containing at least one hydroxide compound at a collective concentration of 35-55 wt % to the contaminated liquid to achieve a concentration of 125-5000 ppm of the hydroxide compounds in the contaminated liquid, adding a fulvic acid and/or a humic acid to the contaminated liquid to achieve a concentration of 0.01-10 ppm of the acid(s) in the contaminated liquid, and dispersing the aqueous solution and the at least one organic acid in the contaminated liquid and allowing the aqueous solution and the at least one organic acid to react with the contaminated liquid for a period of time until a concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the contaminated liquid is reduced to ≤5 ppm. |
| US11286431B2 |
Fluid catalytic cracking processes and apparatus
Apparatus and processes herein provide for converting hydrocarbon feeds to light olefins and other hydrocarbons. The processes and apparatus include a conventional riser reactor in combination with a mixed flow (e.g., including both counter-current and co-current catalyst flows) fluidized bed reactor designed for maximizing light olefins production. The effluents from the riser reactor and mixed flow reactor are processed in a catalyst disengagement vessel, and the catalysts used in each reactor may be regenerated in a common catalyst regeneration vessel. Further, integration of the two-reactor scheme with a catalyst cooler provides a refinery the flexibility of switching the operation between the two-reactor flow scheme, a catalyst cooler only flow scheme, or using both simultaneously. |
| US11286430B2 |
Device for gas-liquid separation, intended for three-phase fluidised bed reactors such as those used in the H-oil process
A device for gas-liquid separation, intended to equip three-phase fluidized bed reactors such as those used in the H-oil process. The device has a succession of two bends situated in different planes, which device accomplishes excellent separation of the gas and of the liquid. |
| US11286426B2 |
Biogenic low viscosity insulating oil
A method of producing a non-petroleum based electrical insulating oil, wherein the method can include providing a primary mixture of non-petroleum origin, containing isomerized straight chain hydrocarbons; performing a distillation and/or stripping of the primary mixture; collecting a paraffinic base oil as a product of the distillation and/or stripping, containing a mixture of isoalkanes and alkanes; and mixing the base oil with an antioxidant additive. |
| US11286419B2 |
Ce:YAG/A12O3 composites for laser-excited solid-state white lighting
A method for fabricating a composite useful in a white light emitting device, includes mixing a phosphor and a filler to form a mixture; sintering the mixture (e.g., using spark plasma sintering) to form a composite; and annealing the composite to reduce oxygen vacancies and improve optical properties of the composite. Also disclosed is a white light emitting device including a laser diode or light emitting diode optically pumping the phosphor in the composite to produce white light. The composite fabricated using the method (and having. e.g., at most 50% phosphor by weight) can (1) reduce an operating temperature of the phosphor by 55 degrees, (2) increase an external quantum efficiency (e.g., by at least 15%) of the white light emitting device, and (3) result in color points and quality of the white light that is equal to or improved, as compared to without the filler. |
| US11286416B2 |
Surfactant composition and preparation method therefor and application thereof
This invention relates to a surfactant composition, production and use thereof in tertiary oil recovery. The present surfactant composition comprises a cationic-nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, and exhibits significantly improved interfacial activity and stability as compared with the prior art. With the present surfactant composition, a flooding fluid composition for tertiary oil recovery with improved oil displacement efficiency and oil washing capability as compared with the prior art could be produced. |
| US11286411B2 |
Synergist for water-based drilling fluid and preparation method therefor, water-based drilling fluid and application thereof
A synergist for a water-base drilling fluid and a preparation method therefor, a water-base drilling fluid and an application thereof, and belongs to the field of drilling fluid technologies. The synergist is prepared from raw materials comprising the following parts by weight: 15˜25 parts of sodium styrene sulfonate, 8˜15 parts of allyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, 2˜8 parts of didodecyldimethylammonium bromide, 1˜5 parts of n-octyl triethoxysilane, 1˜5 parts of propyltriethoxysilane, 1˜5 parts of disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, 10˜20 parts of nano silica, 8˜15 parts of paraffin, and the like. |
| US11286408B2 |
Polyurethane adhesive layers for electro-optic assemblies
Electro-optic assemblies and related materials (e.g., adhesive) for use therein are generally provided. The electro-optic assembly comprises a hybrid adhesive layer comprising two or more adhesive materials including a polyurethane adhesive material and a polyacrylate adhesive material. The polyurethane adhesive material includes an end-capping cyclic carbonate. In some embodiments, the adhesive layer is formed by curing the two adhesive materials under two different sets of conditions, comprising two or more curing steps. |
| US11286407B2 |
Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions for manufacturing electronic devices
The present disclosure relates to an electronic device comprising at least one organic light-emitting diode and a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a synthetic rubber block (co)polymer, and wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive composition has: a) a relative permittivity no greater than 2.50, when measured at an alternating current frequency of 100 kHz according to the test method described in the experimental section; b) a water uptake no greater than 0.60 wt %, when measured after exposure to 60° C. and 95% relative humidity for 120 hours, according to the test method described in the experimental section; and c) optionally, a peel adhesion value above 0.20 N/mm, when measured at 85° C. according to the test method described in the experimental section. In another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing an electronic device comprising at least one organic light-emitting diode, wherein the method comprises the step of using a pressure sensitive adhesive composition as described above. According to still another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to the use of a pressure sensitive adhesive composition as described above for protecting organic light-emitting devices or organic light-emitting diodes from moisture and air permeation. |
| US11286398B2 |
Ink comprising dispersed nanopigment micelles and printed textiles obtained therefrom
The present invention provides a water-based ink comprising nanopigment micelles, said nanopigment micelles comprising a pigment particle and a polymeric dispersing agent around said pigment particle, whereby said pigment particles have an average particle size between 100 nm and 250 nm. The invention also relates to a printed textile and a dyeing and printing process using said water-based ink. |
| US11286394B2 |
Conductive nanocomposites
Conductive or semiconductive nanoparticles are modified with conductive ligands so as to be able to obtain conductive or semiconductive layers without requiring a thermal treatment for forming the structures upon application of the layers. A composition can include a matrix polymer for producing conductive composites. |
| US11286393B2 |
Antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating systems
Disclosed are antimicrobial sacrificial floor coatings systems including an antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating composition capable of reducing and/or preventing gram positive and gram negative bacterial growth on floors. Also disclosed is an antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating remover being readily capable of removing the antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating as desired from previously treated flooring surfaces. In certain aspects, the antimicrobial sacrificial floor coatings can include a cationic acrylic polymer; a nonionic wax; and a cationic alkyl biguanide or salt thereof. The antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating may further include a cationic wax that further stabilizes the system during storage, application, and/or post-application to a floor surface. The antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating composition has a pH of less than 7 while exhibiting continuous antimicrobial properties from full cure on a floor surface up to 1 year post-application to the floor surface at a minimum contact time of 1 hour. |
| US11286392B2 |
Solid plasma polymer body
The invention relates to a solid plasma polymer body, especially a plasma polymer layer, which has an exceptionally high modulus of elasticity at a given C/O ratio. It further relates to a solid body comprising a substrate and, applied to this substrate, a plasma polymer layer of the invention. |
| US11286391B2 |
Reactive particles for coating technologies
In an embodiment, a composition comprises a plurality of reactive particles; wherein at least a first portion of the reactive particles comprises a first reactive monomer located in a first matrix polymer; wherein the first reactive monomer comprises a self-reactive monomer or wherein the first reactive monomer can polymerize with a second reactive monomer located in a second matrix polymer of a second portion of the reactive particles to form a coating polymer. In another embodiment, a method of making the plurality of reactive particles, comprises polymerizing a first matrix monomer in the presence of the first reactive monomer; or polymerizing the first matrix monomer to form a plurality of particles and swelling the plurality of particles with the first reactive monomer. In another embodiment, a method comprises cold spraying the plurality of reactive particles. |
| US11286390B2 |
Antimicrobial surfactants and water borne coatings comprising the same
The invention relates to novel antimicrobial surfactants and their application in antimicrobial coating systems, in particular water borne coatings. Provided is a method for providing an antimicrobial surfactant, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a hyperbranched polyurea having blocked isocyanates at the end of the polymer branches by the polycondensation of AB2 monomers; (b) introducing tertiary amine groups by reacting said blocked isocyanates of the hyperbranched polyurea with a tertiary amine compound that is functionalized with —OH, —NH2, —SH, or —COO—; and (c) quaternization of said tertiary amine groups by reacting with an alkylating agent to obtain a quaternized hyperbranched polymer having antimicrobial surfactant properties. |
| US11286387B2 |
Curable polyurethane composition for the preparation of outdoor articles, and the articles obtained therefrom
A curable composition comprising a mixture of homopolymers of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate, a polyester polyol or polyether polyol and a filler. The composition is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of outdoor insulation system articles. |
| US11286384B2 |
Resin composition, molded article, laminate, gas barrier material, coating material, and adhesive
The present invention, in an aspect, provides a resin composition that contains a vinyl polymer and a smectite with partially immobilized lithium. |
| US11286382B2 |
Anaerobic paste compositions
Anaerobic paste compositions and uses are disclosed. The anaerobic paste compositions remain stable at room temperature for a prolong time without phase separating, making these compositions particularly well suited for long term storage and exposure to extreme temperatures as anaerobic tubular thread sealants compositions. |
| US11286376B2 |
Process for regenerating a monolithic, macro-structural, inter-penetrating elastomer network morphology from ground tire rubber particles
Crumb rubber obtained from recycled tires is subjected to an interlinked substitution process. The process utilizes a reactive component that interferes with sulfur bonds. The resulting treated rubber exhibits properties similar to those of the virgin composite rubber structure prior to being granulated, and is suitable for use in fabricating new tires, engineered rubber articles, and asphalt rubber for use in waterproofing and paving applications. |
| US11286374B2 |
Polyarylene sulfide resin composition for automobile headlamp component and automobile headlamp component manufactured using the same
The present disclosure relates to a polyarylene sulfide resin composition for an automobile headlamp component, a method for producing the same, and an automobile headlamp component manufactured using the same. The polyarylene sulfide resin composition includes: about 45 wt % to about 75 wt % of a polyarylene sulfide resin containing about 300 ppm or less of chlorine; about 24.5 wt % to about 55 wt % of an inorganic filler; about 0.1 wt % to about 1 wt % of a nucleating agent; about 0.05 wt % to about 1 wt % of metal powder; and about 0.1 wt % to about 2.5 wt % of a composite metal hydroxide. |
| US11286373B2 |
Hydrophobic nano silica mixed thermoplastic hot-melt film with excellent adhesive strength
The present invention relates to a thermoplastic hot melt film having excellent adhesive strength in which hydrophobic nanosilica is mixed. The resin composition contains nanosilica having a particle size of 1 to 100 nm and containing hydrophobic functional groups on its surface in the range of 0.1 to 5 phr (Parts per Hundred Resin), and the nanosilica forms nanosilica aggregates with an average size of the aggregates is within 100˜1200 nm. The thickness of the thermoplastic hot melt film is 0.02˜0.3 mm. The thermoplastic hot melt film of the present invention is mixed with nanosilica containing hydrophobic functional groups, lipophilic, on the surface to improve dispersibility, strengthen water resistance, and increase tensile strength. The material cost is reduced while securing one adhesive strength and excellent durability, and multi-press molding is possible, which has the effect of increasing energy saving and productivity. |
| US11286370B2 |
Solvent-free acrylic resin composition, solvent-free acrylic adhesive using same, adhesive sheet, and production method for solvent-free acrylic resin composition
A solvent-free acrylic resin composition includes an acrylic resin (A), wherein the acrylic resin (A) contains 5 wt. % to 60 wt. % of a structural moiety derived from a hydroxy group-containing monomer (a1), and an acid value in the resin composition is from 0.001 mgKOH/g to 0.3 mgKOH/g. The solvent-free acrylic resin composition is suppressed in viscosity rise due to heating, and is hence excellent in thermal stability; the composition can be thickly applied when used as an adhesive; and the composition can provide an adhesive excellent in step followability, corrosion resistance, and moist-heat haze resistance. |
| US11286369B2 |
Tire having a composition comprising an ethylene-rich elastomer, a peroxide and a polyfunctional acrylate derivative
A tire with improved wear resistance, rolling resistance and cohesion, comprises a rubber composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix comprising predominantly a random copolymer comprising ethylene units and conjugated diene units, the mole fraction of ethylene units in the copolymer being within a range extending from 50% to 95%; a peroxide; and a specific polyfunctional acrylate; the contents of polyfunctional acrylate and of peroxide being such that the ratio of the peroxide content to the polyfunctional acrylate content is greater than or equal to 0.08; said composition comprising from 5 to less than 65 phr of reinforcing filler; the ratio of the filler content to the polyfunctional acrylate content being greater than or equal to 1.25. |
| US11286362B2 |
Polymeric material for use in thermal insulation
A polymeric material for use in thermal insulation is provided. The polymeric material is formed from a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer and within which a microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed in the form of discrete domains. A porous network is defined in the material that includes a plurality of nanopores having an average cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less. The polymeric material exhibits a thermal conductivity of about 0.20 watts per meter-kelvin or less. |
| US11286360B2 |
Polymer reinforced glass mat with enhanced nail shank shear resistance, shingles including the same, and methods of manufacturing the same
Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an article comprising a reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat includes a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, when the article is tested according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the article, specific embodiments of the reinforcement material in the form of a polymeric binder, and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the article are also disclosed. |
| US11286359B2 |
Prepreg and carbon fiber-reinforced composite material
A prepreg includes; sizing agent-coated carbon fibers coated with a sizing agent; and a thermosetting resin composition impregnated into the sizing agent-coated carbon fibers. The sizing agent includes an aliphatic epoxy compound (A) and an aromatic compound (B) at least containing an aromatic epoxy compound (B1). The thermosetting resin composition includes a thermosetting resin (D) and a latent hardener (E), and optionally includes an additive (F) other than the thermosetting resin (D) and the latent hardener (E). The (a)/(b) ratio is within a predetermined range where (a) is the height of a component at a binding energy assigned to CHx, C—C, and C═C and (b) is the height of a component at a binding energy assigned to C—O in a C1s core spectrum of the surfaces of the sizing agent-coated carbon fibers analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. |
| US11286353B2 |
Modified polyester masterbatch for textile applications and manufacturing process thereof
The present invention provide a polyester masterbatch comprising: at least one dicarboxylic acid or ester thereof; at least one diol; at least one high molecular weight polyalkylene glycol up to 60%; optionally DMSIP/SIPA up to 40%; at least one antioxidant up to 1.0%; and at least one or more additives up to 20%; which provides an environment friendly, cost effective, superior and easy dye ability solution for various polyesters. |
| US11286352B2 |
Process for preparation of beads for imaging
A process for the preparation of beads including a biocompatible hydrophobic polymer, a perfluorocarbon, polyvinylalcohol and optionally a metal compound, including the steps of: adding the perfluorocarbon and optionally the metal compound to a solution of the biocompatible hydrophobic polymer in a polar solvent to provide a first liquid mixture, adding the first liquid mixture to an aqueous solution of a biocompatible surfactant including polyvinylalcohol under sonication to obtain a second liquid mixture, a) maintaining the sonication of the second liquid mixture while cooling, b) evaporating the polar solvent from the second liquid mixture to obtain a suspension of beads including the biocompatible hydrophobic polymer, the perfluorocarbon and optionally the metal compound, c) separating the beads from the suspension and preparing a water suspension of the beads and d) freeze-drying the water suspension to obtain the beads, wherein the addition of the first liquid mixture to the biocompatible surfactant in step b) is performed within a period of at most 10 seconds, wherein the sonication in step b) and the sonication in step c) are performed directly into the liquid mixtures by for example a probe or flow sonicator at an amplitude of at least 120 μm for 0.01-10 minutes and wherein the weight ratio of the biocompatible surfactant to the biocompatible hydrophobic polymer is at least 3:1. Beads having close F—H2O interactions, which are suitable for imaging purposes. |
| US11286350B2 |
Compositions, films comprising cured products of the same, stacked structures comprising the films, and display devices
A composition includes a copolymer including a specific structural unit and a solvent, wherein the copolymer further includes a specific functional group at at least one terminal end. A film may include a cured product of the composition. A stacked structure may include a substrate film and the film on at least one surface of the substrate film. A display device may include the stacked structure. An electronic device may include the display device. |
| US11286348B2 |
Polymer for liquid crystal alignment agent, liquid crystal alignment agent comprising the same, and liquid crystal alignment film and liquid crystal display device using the same
The present invention relates to a polymer having excellent liquid crystal alignment and electrical properties and thus is suitable for use as a liquid crystal alignment agent, a liquid crystal alignment agent containing the same, a liquid crystal aligning film formed from the liquid crystal alignment agent, and a liquid crystal display device containing the liquid crystal aligning film. |
| US11286347B2 |
Compositions and articles made from branched polyetherimides
A branched polyimide of the formula (I) wherein G is a group having a valence of t, present in an amount of 0.01 to 10 mol %, or 0.05 to 5 mol %, or 0.1 to 4 mol %, or 0.1 to 3 mol %, each of Q, M, D, V, and R are as defined herein, q is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1, d is 0 or 1, p is 1 or 2, t is 2 to 6, preferably 2 to 4, and each n is independently the same or different, and is 1 to 1,000, provided that the total of all values of n is greater than 4, wherein the branched polyimide has a zero-shear viscosity in a range from 500 to 15,000 Pa·s, a rheology ratio of 1.1 to 5, and a strain hardening ratio of 1 to 6. |
| US11286346B2 |
Resin composition, support with resin layer, prepreg, laminate, multilayered printed wiring board, and printed wiring board for millimeter-wave radar
The present invention relates to a resin composition containing a compound having a maleimido group, a divalent group having at least two imido bonds and a saturated or unsaturated divalent hydrocarbon group. |
| US11286342B2 |
Polycarbonate resin, method for producing same, and optical lens
A polycarbonate resin having a high refractive index, low Abbe number, and high moist heat resistance that includes structural units represented by general formula (1): |
| US11286341B2 |
Ring-opening polymerizations using a flow reactor
Techniques regarding the synthesis of polyesters and/or polycarbonates through one or more ring-opening polymerizations conducted within a flow reactor and facilitated by a urea anion catalyst and/or a thiourea catalyst are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can comprise a method, which can comprise polymerizing, via a ring-opening polymerization within a flow reactor, a cyclic monomer in the presence an organocatalyst comprising a urea anion. |
| US11286339B2 |
Cyclopentene ring-opening copolymer and method of producing the same
A cyclopentene ring-opening copolymer having a branch structure contains a structure in which at least four cyclopentene ring-opening polymer chains are linked via a branch-structural unit. At least part of the cyclopentene ring-opening polymer chains is terminally modified. |
| US11286337B2 |
Polymers and methods for their manufacture
Embodiments of the invention relate to a novel class of polymers with superior mechanical properties and chemical stability, as compared to known polymers. These polymers are particularly well suited for use in anion exchange membranes (AEMs), including those employed in fuel cells. Novel methods for the manufacture of these polymers are also described. |
| US11286336B2 |
Low temperature anhydride epoxy cured systems
A curing agent composition comprising anhydride and approximately equimolar amount of tertiary amine or imidazole and carboxylic acid, the amine being 1-piperidinylethanol (N-hydroxyethyl-piperidine, NHEP) represented by the structure below or an imidazole represented by the structure below: where R1=H, a C1-C20 straight chain or branched alkyl, or a monocyclic aryl; R2=a C1-C20 straight chain or branched alkyl, or a monocyclic aryl. The carboxylic acid is represented by RCOOH; R=a C1-C20 straight chain or branched alkyl, or a monocyclic aryl. The composition comprises a lower ratio of epoxy resin to anhydride (1:0.4-0.6) than typically used (1:0.8-1.1). In addition, it uses a higher loading of the hindered latent tertiary amine or the imidazole in combination with the carboxylic acid (wt % ratio of combined amine and carboxylic acid to anhydride ˜10%). With this composition a full cure can be achieved in less than 2 hr at a significantly lower temperature (˜100° C.). |
| US11286335B2 |
Fast-curing epoxy systems
The present invention provides a composition comprisinga) at least one epoxy resin,b) at least one cyclic amine of the formula (I)in which R1 to R4 is H or an organic radical and X═—(Y1)m-(A1)n-(Y2)o-(A2)p-(Y3)q-(A3)r-(Y4)s—, (II) where, independently of one another, m, n, o, p, q, r and s=0 or 1, A1, A2, A3=alkylene or alkenylene radical and Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4=NR5, PR5, O or S, where R5 independently=organic radical, where any two organic radicals selected from R1 to R5 and any radicals present in the alkylene and/or alkenylene radicals A1, A2, A3 may also form one or more further rings, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals selected from R1 to R5 present and any radicals present in the alkylene and/or alkenylene radicals A1, A2, A3 is substituted by at least one —NHR6 or —NH2 group, where R6=organic radical, and c) at least one salt of a very strong Brønsted acid with a counterion selected from metal ions, metal-containing ions, phosphonium ions and unsubstituted ammonium ions, and to processes for production thereof and use thereof. |
| US11286333B2 |
Method for degradating thermosetting resin, catalyst composition used therein and resin composition obtained thereby
A degradation method of thermosetting resin is provided. The method includes the following steps, for example, a first resin composition is provided. The resin in the first resin composition includes a carbon-nitrogen bond, an ether bond, an ester bond or a combination thereof. The first resin composition and a catalyst composition are mixed to perform a degradation reaction to form a second resin composition. The catalyst composition includes a transition metal compound and a group IIIA metal compound. The second resin composition includes a resin monomer or an oligomer thereof having functional groups. The functional group includes an amine group, a hydroxyl group, an ester group, an acid group or a combination thereof. A catalyst composition used in the degradation method and a resin composition obtained by the degradation method are also provided. |
| US11286331B2 |
Hydrophilically modified polyisocyanurate plastic and process for production thereof
The present invention relates to novel modified polyisocyanurate plastics obtainable by catalytic trimerization of a composition A), wherein the composition A) comprises oligomeric modified polyisocyanates B) that are a reaction product of an oligomeric polyisocyanate B1) and at least one functionalizing reagent B2) reactive toward isocyanate groups, where the composition A) has a content of monomeric diisocyanates of not more than 20% by weight and where the at least one functionalizing reagent B2) reactive toward isocyanate groups has at least one functional group reactive toward isocyanate groups which is not an isocyanate group. The invention further relates to the process from which the polyisocyanurate plastics of the invention are obtainable, to the use of the polyisocyanurate plastics of the invention for production of coatings, films, semifinished products, composites and moldings, and to substrates coated with such a coating. |
| US11286322B2 |
Branched polymeric dispersants, aqueous pigment dispersions, and aqueous coating compositions thereof
A branched polycarboxylic acid or salt thereof, wherein the average number of branches is (2) to (100) and the average degree of polymerization of the branches is (2) to (50), is an effective polymeric dispersant. More specifically, the polymeric dispersant is a branched polycarboxylic acid or salt thereof, in which the branched polycarboxylic acid is derived from polymerization of (meth)acrylic acid; the average degree of polymerization is (10) to (150); the average number of branches is (2) to (20); and the average degree of polymerization of the branches is (2) to (30). The branched polycarboxylic acid or salt thereof can be combined with a pigment to form an aqueous dispersion. An aqueous coating composition includes the aqueous dispersion; a polymeric binder; and a rheology modifier. |
| US11286318B2 |
Temperature sensitive cell culture surface and preparation method thereof
The invention provides a temperature sensitive cell culture surface and preparation method thereof. The preparation method comprises the following steps: (1) preparing a temperature sensitive primary liquid by adding a temperature sensitive compound and a free radical into a solvent, mixing and dissolving the same, and obtaining the temperature sensitive primary liquid; and (2) distributing the temperature sensitive primary liquid on a cell culture surface, and leaving the cell culture surface at 50-150° C. to react for 5-120 mins. |
| US11286317B2 |
Morphology modified heterophase propylene copolymers and their products thereof
The present invention provides a morphology modified heterophase polymer having No-Break impact strength in the range of 500 J/m-700 J/m as per ASTM standard D256, a high melt flow index in the range of 100 g/10 min as per ASTM D1238, and a balanced flexural modulus as per ASTM standard D790. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for the modification of morphology of heterophase propylene polymer in the presence of an initiator in the form of organic peroxide and a multifunctional unsaturated organic vinyl compound on the ex-reactor Heterophase Propylene Copolymer powder and/or pellet using special extrusion device. |
| US11286315B2 |
Polyethylene with a high vinyl content and with a low MFR
The invention relates to a polyethylene having a melt flow rate at (2.16) kg loading (MFR2), determined according to method ISO1133-1:2011, which MFR2 is A g/10 min and A1≤A≤A2; wherein A1 is (0.5) and A2 is (1.70), and containing a total amount of vinyl groups which is B vinyl groups per (1000) carbon atoms, and B1≤B, wherein B1 is (0.45), determined according to method ASTM D6248-98, a polymer composition, an article being e.g. a cable, e.g. a power cable, and processes for producing a polyethylene, a polymer composition and an article, and an article; useful in different end applications, such as wire and cable (W&C) applications. |
| US11286313B2 |
Parenchymal cellulose composition
Methods for manufacturing, re-activating and using compositions including fibrillated parenchymal cellulose and activator are provided. The activator has a low molecular weight and is used to facilitate reactivation. |
| US11286309B2 |
Antihuman PCSK9 monoclonal antibody and application thereof
The invention discloses a brand-new PCSK9 antibody. The PCSK9 antibody is sieved through a phage display technology, then a full-length gene sequence is obtained through a gene engineering technology, and applied to preparation of the antibody, and the prepared antibody is high in yield and short in period and is a humanized antibody. The invention further discloses an anti-tumor effect of the antihuman PCSK9 antibody, which expands the way of thinking for research on occurrence and development of tumors in the future, and lays foundations for preparing the antihuman PCSK9 antibody into monoclonal antibody medicines used for treating tumors in the later period. |
| US11286307B2 |
Plasma kallikrein inhibitors and uses thereof for treating hereditary angioedema attack
Provided herein are plasma kallikrein antibodies binding to active plasma kallikrein and methods of using such antibodies in treating and preventing hereditary angioedema attack, such method may involve a first treatment period and optionally, a second treatment period. Also provided are methods of using such antibodies in treating hereditary angioedema involving a single dose of the antibody to a subject who has undergone a prior HAE treatment, followed by multiple doses of the same antibody if the subject experiences an HAE attack after the single dose. |
| US11286306B2 |
TLR9-binding chimeric antigen receptors
Disclosed herein are chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) polypeptides that can be used with adoptive cell transfer to target and kill cancer cells that express TLR9 on their surface. Also disclosed are immune effector cells, such as T cells or Natural Killer (NK) cells that are engineered to express these CARs. Therefore, also disclosed are methods of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a subject with a TLR9-expressing cancer that involves adoptive transfer of the disclosed immune effector cells engineered to express the disclosed CARs. |
| US11286304B2 |
Anti-galectin-7 antibody, kit comprising the same, and uses thereof
Provided herein is a novel antibody exhibiting binding affinity and specificity to galectin-7. Also provided herein are methods for treating psoriasis or cancer in a subject by administering to the subject a drug selected with the aid of the present anti-galectin-7 antibody. |
| US11286302B2 |
Anti-B7-H4 antibodies and immunoconjugates
The invention provides anti-B7-H4 antibodies and immunoconjugates and methods of using the same. |
| US11286298B2 |
Biopharmaceutical compositions
The present disclosure relates to compositions, for treating interleukin 5 (IL-5) mediated diseases, and related methods. |
| US11286297B2 |
Antibodies to amyloid beta
Antibody for human amyloid beta. Antibody selectively binds human amyloid beta 42 peptide over human amyloid beta 40 peptide. Antibodies specific for amyloid beta 42 as therapeutic agents for binding amyloid beta 42 peptide and treating conditions associated with amyloidosis, such as Alzheimer's disease. |
| US11286290B2 |
Anti-VEGF protein compositions and methods for producing the same
The present disclosure pertains to compositions comprising aflibercept and methods for producing such compositions in chemically defined media and using chromatography to reduce amounts of certain aflibercept variants. |
| US11286288B2 |
Pharmaceutical compound
The present invention relates to compounds comprising a quaternary ammonium group, their use in skin diseases, and their preparation. |
| US11286287B2 |
Antimicrobial and anti-cancer therapy
This disclosure is directed to compositions comprised of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) having an alpha helical structure wherein one side is highly hydrophobic. Representative sequences of the antimicrobial peptides include ILKKWWββαβGLLGβLLGαVββVIKβLββI (SEQ ID No. 2), LKKWWKβαKGLLGGLLGKVββVIK (SEQ ID No. 12), and αKKααKKαKGαLGGLαGK (SEQ ID No. 18). Additional embodiments disclose methods for treating a microbial infection; reducing biofilm; decreasing inflammation; and treating infectious diseases, COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, rhinosinusitis, septicemia, RSV, TB or cancer; in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an antimicrobial peptide. |
| US11286286B2 |
Method and device for manufacturing protein fiber
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a protein fiber, including an extension and contraction step of contracting or extending a protein raw fiber containing a protein by bringing the protein raw fiber into contact with a liquid or vapor; and a drying step of drying the protein raw fiber that has undergone the extension and contraction step while adjusting a length of the protein raw fiber to an arbitrary length. |
| US11286284B2 |
Chimeric insecticidal proteins toxic or inhibitory to Lepidopteran pests
Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins. |
| US11286283B2 |
Immunogenic composition
The present invention discloses modified Staphylococcus aureus HIa proteins which show reduced tendency to aggregate, improving protein stability and yield. Said modified HIa proteins optionally also contain glycosylation site consensus sequences. The invention also discloses a conjugate comprising a modified HIa protein and an antigen (for example a Staphylococcus aureus saccharide antigen), wherein the antigen is linked to an amino acid residue of the modified HIa protein. |
| US11286281B2 |
Homodetic cyclic peptides targeting alpha-4-beta-7 integrin
There is described herein antagonists of α4β7 integrin, and more particularly cyclic peptide antagonists, such as compounds of formula (I). |
| US11286278B2 |
DPEP-1 binding agents and methods of use
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use are provided for reducing inflammation in a subject, blocking leukocyte recruitment, inhibiting tumor metastasis, treating sepsis and preventing/reducing acute kidney injury. |
| US11286275B2 |
Nucleic acid compound and oligonucleotide
The present invention aims to provide a nucleic acid compound that hardly forms non-Watson-Crick base pairs, and an oligonucleotide containing the nucleic acid compound and showing reduced non-specific binding with nucleic acids other than the target nucleic acid. The nucleic acid compound according to the present invention is characterized in that the 2-position carbonyl group of the pyrimidine base is functionally converted (X1 and X2 are each independently S or Se), and that the 2′-position and the 4′-position are bridged in a particular structure. The oligonucleotide according to the present invention is characterized in that at least one of thymidine and uridine is the nucleic acid compound. |
| US11286266B2 |
1-imidazothiadiazolo-2H-pyrrol-5-one derivatives
The present invention relates to 1-imidazothiadiazolo-2H-pyrrol-5-one derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals. |
| US11286258B2 |
Nature-inspired anticancer and antibacterial motifs and pharmaceutical composition thereof
There is provided novel anticancer and antibacterial compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and processes for their preparation. The compounds have anticancer activity, which results in the reduction of tumour cell proliferation, enhances cancers cells apoptosis and regulation of iron signalling. The compounds are also particularly active against various Gram-negative and Gram-positive multidrug-resistant bacteria, such as extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing and colistin-resistant Escherichia coli, carbapenem-resistant E. coli, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including those with reduced susceptibility to many control antibiotics. |
| US11286257B2 |
Processes for preparing toll-like receptor modulator compounds
The present disclosure provides methods for preparing (R)-2-((2-amino-7-fluoropyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2-methylhexan-1-ol or a salt thereof and related key intermediates. |
| US11286255B2 |
Pyridone carboxylic acid derivative or salt thereof
It is intended to provide a novel compound having high antitumor activity and low toxicity to normal cells. The present invention provides a pyridone carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or the like; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or the like; R3 to R6 each represent a hydrogen atom or the like; R7 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R8 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, the following formula (a) (wherein Ra1 and Ra2 each represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an optionally substituted lower alkyl group or the like) or the like, or R7 and R8 together represent ═N—OR10 (wherein R10 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted lower alkyl group, or an aralkyl group), or R7 and R8 form an optionally substituted 4- to 6-membered saturated hetero ring together with the adjacent carbon atom, or the like; R9 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; X represents a nitrogen atom or the like; and Y represents a nitrogen atom or the like. |
| US11286254B2 |
Process for the synthesis of 2-benzhydryl-3 quinuclidinone
The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of 2-benzhydryl-3-quinuclidinone (1). (I). The process of the invention allows to obtain the intermediate 2-benzhydryl-3-quinuclidinone (1) by reaction of 2-benzylidene-3-quinuclidinone (2) with the Grignard reagent phenyl-magnesium halide, in particular chloride or bromide, in the presence of catalytic amounts of copper (I) salts. Taking advantage of the high efficiency of the catalytic system of the copper (I) salts, 2-benzhydryl-3-quinuclidinone (1) is obtained in higher yields than those of the known processes. Advantageously, since the amounts of copper (I) salts are catalytic, the latter can easily be removed from the reaction mixture, and the process is carried out in the presence of solvents less toxic and expensive than those used in the state of the art. |
| US11286253B2 |
Process for preparing aminopyrimidine derivatives
The present invention provides an improved process for preparing an aminopyrimidine derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having a selective inhibitory activity against protein kinases, especially against the protein kinases for mutant epidermal growth factor receptors. Additional, the present invention provides novel intermediates useful for said process and processes for preparing the same. |
| US11286252B2 |
Alkene spirocyclic compounds as farnesoid X receptor modulators
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), or stereoisomers, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds modulate the activity of farnesoid X receptor (FXR), for example, as agonists. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating a disease, disorder, or condition associated with FXR dysregulation, such as pathological fibrosis, transplant rejection, cancer, osteoporosis, and inflammatory disorders, by using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US11286250B2 |
Process for preparing and purifying a LFA-1 antagonist
It relates to a process for the preparation of lifitegrast (I) by: a) reacting benzofuran-6-carboxylic acid (II) with a non-chlorinated carboxyl activating agent; b) reacting the activated compound of formula (II) obtained in step a) with compound (III) or a salt thereof to give lifitegrast or a salt thereof; and c) optionally isolating the obtained lifitegrast. It also relates to a process for the purification of lifitegrast (I) by i) reacting lifitegrast (I) with dicyclohexylamine to give the dicyclohexylamine salt of lifitegrast (Ia); ii) isolating the compound of formula (Ia) from the reaction medium; iii) converting the dicyclohexylamine salt into lifitegrast by the treatment with an acid; and iv) isolating the compound of formula (I) from the reaction medium. It also relates to dicyclohexylamine salt of lifitegrast and to a process for its preparation. |
| US11286247B2 |
Acryloyl-containing nuclear transport regulators and uses thereof
The invention relates to a series of novel compounds containing acryloyl group. In particular, the invention relates to acryloyl group-containing compounds shown in formula (1) and the preparation method thereof, and application of the compounds shown in formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in preparation of medicaments for treating, regulating and/or preventing diseases related to physiological conditions related to CRM1 protein. |
| US11286239B2 |
Angiotensin II receptor 2 antagonist salt form and crystalline form, and preparation method therefor
Disclosed are an angiotensin II receptor 2 (AT2R) antagonist salt form and crystalline form, a preparation method therefor, and an application of the salt form and crystalline form in preparing a drug which treats chronic pain. |
| US11286236B2 |
Compound, agent and composition for the suppression of cancer growth
Novel 85Rb-enriched rubidium salt compounds of general formula 1, below and novel compounds of general formula 2, below. Compositions that contain at least one of the novel compounds and optionally further contain an antitumor drug. Methods that entail administering such compounds and compositions to treat cancer, optionally in combination with a conventional form of cancer therapy, such as chemotherapy and radiation treatment. When administered with a conventional form of cancer therapy, the compounds and compositions of the invention may be administered before, simultaneously with, or after administration of the conventional form of cancer therapy. |
| US11286231B2 |
Hydrogen-bonding compounds, compositions comprising the same, and methods of preparing and using the same
Described herein are compounds having a hydrogen-bonding group and optionally a functional group for binding (e.g., covalently binding) the compound to another compound (e.g., hyaluronic acid and/or gelatin). A compound of the present invention may have a structure represented by and/or comprising Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IV, Formula IV′, Formula V, Formula V′, Formula VI, Formula VII, and/or Formula VIII as described herein. Compositions including compounds of the present invention along with methods of preparing and using the same are also described herein. |
| US11286228B2 |
Stilbene derivative and method for preparing same
A stilbene derivative and a method of preparing the A stilbene derivative are disclosed. The stilbene derivative is provided for inhibiting the function of cyclophilin, which is effective at the prevention of cyclophilin-related diseases or at the treatment of symptoms of such diseases. The method of preparing a stilbene derivative includes reacting a phenylacetonitrile derivative with a benzaldehyde derivative. |
| US11286226B2 |
Polycyclic carbogenic molecules and uses thereof as anti-cancer agents
Disclosed are new polycyclic carbogenic molecules and their methods of synthesis. The new polycyclic carbogenic molecules may be utilized in anti-cancer therapies. In particular, the polycyclic carbogenic molecules may be formulated as pharmaceutical compositions that comprise the small molecules, which compositions may be administered in methods of treating and/or preventing cell proliferative diseases and disorders such as cancer. The new polycyclic carbogenic molecules may be prepared from vinyl- or allyl-substituted cyclohexenone precursors via preparation of a silyl bis-enol ether intermediate. |
| US11286223B2 |
Method to purify a crude stream containing hydrochlorofluoroolefin
Disclosed is a method of purifying a stream of crude hydrochlorofluoroolefin refrigerant produced by the reaction of 1,1,3,3 tetrachloropropene (R1230za) or 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (R240fa) with HF. The process includes a step of removing the cis-(Z) isomer by distillation of the crude refrigerant stream prior to a step of reacting the crude refrigerant stream with a base. The reaction with the base is a necessary step in production of the refrigerant and is done to remove HF and residual HCl from the crude refrigerant stream. Removal of the cis-(Z) isomer before the reaction with the base reduces the amount of toxic flammable trifluoropropyne (TFP) that is produced as a side-reaction during the reaction with the base. In addition, temperature control during the reaction with the base is less critical to minimizing the TFP production if the cis-(Z) isomer is first removed. |
| US11286218B2 |
Hydrocarbon conversion process
The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon conversion process comprising contacting a hydrocarbon feed stream with a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst, wherein the hydrocarbon conversion catalyst comprises a first composition comprising a dehydrogenation active metal on a solid support; and a second composition comprising a transition metal and a doping agent on an inorganic support, wherein the doping agent is selected from zinc, gallium, indium, lanthanum, and mixtures thereof. |
| US11286216B2 |
Method for preparing ethylene and apparatus for preparing ethylene
A method for preparing ethylene, including: passing a feed stream containing C1 and C2 hydrocarbon compounds through a first heat exchanger and feeding the feed stream passed through the first heat exchanger to a second gas-liquid separator; feeding a part of a bottom discharge stream of the second gas-liquid separator to a demethanizer, passing an overhead discharge stream of the second gas-liquid separator through a second heat exchanger, feeding the overhead discharge stream of the second gas-liquid separator passed through the second heat exchanger to a third gas-liquid separator; feeding a bottom discharge stream of the third gas-liquid separator to the demethanizer; feeding a bottom discharge stream of the demethanizer to a C2 separator; feeding an overhead discharge stream of the C2 separator to a second compressor; passing a part of a compressed discharge stream of the second compressor through the first heat exchanger and feeding the part of the compressed discharge stream of the second compressor passed through the first heat exchanger to the second compressor as a first circulation flow; passing a part of the compressed discharge stream of the second compressor through the second heat exchanger and feeding the part of the compressed discharge stream of the second compressor passed through the second heat exchanger to a first compressor as a second circulation flow; and feeding a compressed discharge stream of the first compressor to the second compressor, and an apparatus for preparing ethylene for implementing the same. |
| US11286211B2 |
Setting and hardening accelerator for a cement, mortar or concrete composition, optionally comprising supplementary cementitious materials, and use of this accelerator
The present application relates to a setting and hardening accelerator for a cement, mortar or concrete composition, optionally comprising cement replacement materials (CSMs). The accelerator composition comprises an aqueous nitrate solution and an alkaline hydroxide. Particularly, the aqueous accelerator composition comprises between 30 and 55 w/w % of a nitrate salt as a nitrate solution and between 0.02 and 0.1 w/w % of an alkaline hydroxide, which is dissolved in the nitrate solution and, optionally, as a hydroxide precipitate in the accelerator composition, wherein the accelerator composition has a pH of at least 9.0. In case the cement, mortar or concrete composition comprises CSMs, the accelerator composition has a pH of at least 12.0. The application furthermore relates to the use of the accelerator composition according to the present application and to a method for accelerating a cement, mortar or concrete composition by reacting the composition with the accelerator according to the application, in particular at cold temperatures. |
| US11286207B2 |
Method for preparing carbon-reinforced metal-ceramic composite material
Disclosed is a method for preparing a carbon-reinforced metal-ceramic composite material, including: mixing raw materials of carbon, copper, zinc, titanium, copper oxide, calcium oxide and titanium dioxide, ball-milling the raw materials with a medium of ethanol to obtain a mixture, drying and milling the mixture to obtain a powder, sintering the powder with a laser having an irradiation power ranging from 100 to 600 W and an irradiation period of 3 min to 10 min to obtain a product, and rapidly cooling the product to allow a temperature of the product to be decreased to the room temperature within 5 min to obtain the carbon-reinforced metal-ceramic composite material. |
| US11286206B2 |
Cementitious compositions using waste materials and methods of using same
The present application discloses various cementitious compositions that incorporate waste materials therein. In some embodiments, the waste materials incorporated in the compositions are mixed construction and demolition fines, including but not limited to small pieces of glass, wood, metal, drywall, cardboard, masonry, and other architectural material and waste materials. Various methods for using said compositions are also disclosed. |
| US11286203B2 |
Ultra-thin, non-frangible glass and methods of making
Glasses having a thickness t in a range from about 0.1 mm to less than 0.4 mm which, when chemically strengthened, is non-frangible and has a physical center tension CT (also referred to herein as “physical CT”), wherein CT>|−1.956×10−16×t6+1.24274×10−12×t5−3.09196×10−9×t4+3.80391×10−6×t3−2.35207×10−3×t2+5.96241×10−1×t+36.5994|, where t is expressed in microns. |
| US11286202B2 |
Article intended to be tempered that is protected by a temporary layer
An article includes a glass substrate comprising two main faces defining two main surfaces separated by edges, the substrate bearing a functional coating deposited on at least one portion of a main surface and a temporary protective layer deposited on at least one portion of the functional coating having a thickness of at least 1 micrometer, wherein the temporary protective layer includes an organic polymer matrix and infrared-absorbing materials. |
| US11286200B2 |
Solar control coatings with subcritical copper
A coated article includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer, a subcritical metallic layer having discontinuous metallic regions, a primer over the subcritical layer, and a second dielectric layer over the primer layer. The primer can be a nickel-chromium alloy. The primer can be a multilayer primer having a first layer of a nickel-chromium alloy and a second layer of titania. The subcritical layer can contain copper and silver. |
| US11286198B2 |
LAS system crystalline glass, LAS system crystallized glass, method for producing LAS system crystalline glass, and method for producing LAS system crystallized glass
An object of the present invention is to provide a less tinted LAS system crystallized glass. In the present invention, a content of each of V and Cr in the LAS system crystallized glass is 0 to 3 ppm and a content of each of Sc, La, Ce, Pr, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Ac, Th, Pa, and U is 0 to 10 ppm. |
| US11286196B2 |
Optical fiber manufacturing method and optical fiber manufacturing apparatus
An optical fiber manufacturing method includes: coating an outer periphery of a bare optical fiber with a resin before curing by a coating device; and curing the resin with a coating curing device. The following equations are satisfied: t×sin θ>T1× tan θ and θ=tan−1 (d/L), where T1 is a tension in the upstream of the coating device, t is the shear force applied to the bare optical fiber by the resin, d is the design maximum value of a deviation amount of an entry position of the bare optical fiber into the resin in the coating device with respect to the center axis of the die hole of the coating device, and L is the contact length between the resin and the bare optical fiber in the coating device along the center axis. |
| US11286195B2 |
Gas reclamation system for optical fiber production
A method of producing an optical fiber is provided that includes the steps of flowing a first gas into an optical fiber draw furnace. The first gas is passed through a heated section configured to contain and heat a glass source from which the optical fiber is drawn, passing the first gas through a muffle which defines a capture chamber. A portion of the first gas is removed through at least one reclaim port operatively coupled to the capture chamber. A second gas flows into a gas screen at a rate configured to substantially recover a pressure drop associated with removing the portion of the first gas. |
| US11286193B2 |
Submerged combustion melter with vibration damping
A submerged combustion melting system includes a submerged combustion melter having a housing that defines a melting chamber and one or more vibration damping devices operatively coupled to the housing. |
| US11286190B1 |
Method for treatment of a wastewater stream containing dissolved compounds or ions
The invention discloses and claims various methods for the treatment of various wastewater streams of varying chemical composition using sonication in combination with a variety of other methods, including nucleation, ozonation, flocculation, clarification, adsorption, polishing, and filtration. The methods disclosed and claimed are useful in the treatment of industrial wastewater, brackish water, seawater, and for the treatment of oil and gas-well water as well as wastewater from hydraulic gas-fracturing processes for the production of oil and natural gas. |
| US11286185B1 |
System and method of scum collection in wastewater treatment systems
System and method of scum collection and removal in batch biological wastewater treatment systems. |
| US11286180B2 |
Water softener apparatus
A water softener apparatus comprises two water softener tanks one of which is always operating, valves controlling the flow of water and a flow-meter, wherein, after a set volume of water has passed through one tank, water is passed through the other tank. The apparatus uses ion-exchange tanks which may be regenerated by brine when not softening hard water. The flow-meter preferably comprises an actuator which moves in a cyclic movement in response to the flow of a set quantity of water and actuates two service valves which send pressured water signals to a drain shuttle valve. The drain shuttle valve then diverts hard water from one tank to another and initiates regeneration of the first tank. A regeneration meter terminates the alternate regeneration of the two tanks. The regeneration meter is positioned in the apparatus of a point where brine for regeneration of the two water softener components is received into the apparatus. |
| US11286169B2 |
Chemical reactor with integrated heat exchanger, heater, and high conductance catalyst holder
A chemical reactor that combines a pressure vessel, heat exchanger, heater, and catalyst holder into a single device is disclosed. The chemical reactor described herein reduces the cost of the reactor and reduces its parasitic heat losses. The disclosed chemical reactor is suitable for use in ammonia (NH3) synthesis. |
| US11286168B2 |
Process for the synthesis of ammonia with low emissions of CO2IN atmosphere
Process for the synthesis of ammonia from natural gas comprising conversion of a charge of desulphurized natural gas and steam, with oxygen-enriched air or oxygen, into a synthesis gas, and treatment of the synthesis gas with shift reaction and decarbonation, wherein a part of the CO2-depleted synthesis gas, obtained after decarbonation, is separated and used as fuel fraction for one or more furnaces of the conversion section, and the remaining part of the gas is used to produce ammonia. |
| US11286167B2 |
Apparatus and method for manufacturing and packaging of high performance thermal insulator aerogels
In various embodiments, novel methods of fabricating and/or packaging aerogels are provided. |
| US11286160B2 |
Nickel-containing catalyst composition having enhanced acidity for autothermal reforming processes
Modified red mud catalyst compositions, methods for production, and methods of use in autothermal reforming, the composition comprising: red mud material produced from an alumina extraction process from bauxite ore; and nickel oxide, the nickel oxide present at between about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the modified red mud catalyst composition. |
| US11286154B2 |
Fuel delivery system and method
A fuel delivery system and method for reducing the likelihood that a fuel tank of equipment at a well site during fracturing of a well will run out of fuel. A fuel source has plural fuel outlets, a hose on each fuel outlet of the plural fuel outlets, each hose being connected to a fuel cap on a respective one of the fuel tanks for delivery of fuel to the fuel tank. At least a manually controlled valve at each fuel outlet controls fluid flow through the hose at the respective fuel outlet. |
| US11286153B1 |
Delayed venting of a dual receptacle, multifunction button system
A dual port dispenser button system with an elastic receptacle button having a first latch receiver and a second latch receiver, and a dispenser with a dispensing valve and vent valve. The dispensing valve includes a valve seal member and first button latch. The vent valve includes an elastomer deflection part and flexible connector. The button has a first and second depressed position. In the first depressed position, the dispensing valve seal member moves from a first position where it seals the dispensing port to a second position where it does not seal the dispensing port while the deflection part remains in a first position where it seals a vent port. In the second depressed position, the valve seal member moves to a third position that does not seal the dispensing port and the deflection part moves to a second position where it does not seal the vent port. |
| US11286149B2 |
Mouthwash liquid dispensing system
A mouthwash dispensing system including: a bottle with a threaded neck (150) defining an opening (140) and configured to hold a liquid; a dispenser (340) including a receiving orifice (380) and a receiving protrusion (390); and a spring-actuated adapter, including: an adapter orifice (250); a valve stem (220, 260) including a spring (270) and a seal (280), wherein the spring (270) is configured to bias the seal (280) to move the spring-actuated adapter to a closed position; a threaded adapter (230) configured to couple the spring-actuated adapter to the threaded neck (150); and a friction-fit adapter configured to couple the spring-actuated adapter to the dispenser (340); wherein, when the spring-actuated adapter is coupled to the dispenser (340), the receiving protrusion (390) moves the spring-actuated adapter to an open position to allow the liquid to flow from the bottle through the adapter orifice (250) and into the dispenser (340). |
| US11286141B2 |
Articulated self-propelled work machine
The articulated self-propelled work machine (1), such as, for example, an articulated telescopic handler or the like, comprises: a front frame (11), provided with a pair of front wheels (111); a lift arm (2), adapted to support a load, hinged to the front frame (11) and mobile with respect thereto by means of at least one actuator (21, 22); a rear frame (12), provided with a pair of rear wheels (121) and articulated to the front frame (11); detecting means (51, 53, 54) for detecting an angular parameter relative to a steering angle between the front frame (11) and the rear frame (12); and electronic processing means (6) configured to control the operation of the actuator (21, 22) on the basis of the angular parameter. |
| US11286140B2 |
Floor jack lockout assembly
A floor jack locking assembly is presented. The locking assembly may include a locking pin used to mechanically lock out the jack at a specified lift height. The locking assembly may avoid the hydraulic lift cylinder being the only stabilizing component of the jack when supporting a significant load. The locking pin may be coupled to lifting link arms, avoiding the need to have the locking pin inserted into or through the lifting arm of the jack. |
| US11286138B2 |
Winch and brake unit with sliding blocks
A winch includes a coupling A, a coupling B, a rectangular spring, a gear wheel, a gear rack, a friction ring, and a transmission shaft, etc. By increasing the distance between the adjacent internal teeth of the two-stage planet carrier, it ensures that the three-stage sun gear can be smoothly inserted into the two-stage planet carrier even if the elasticity of spring A is reduced, such that the engagement width between the three-stage sun gear and the two-stage planet carrier can reach the normal requirements. With the design of sliding gear ring and spring C, it can greatly reduce the phenomenon of mis-engagement when the external teeth of the three-stage sun gear enter the internal teeth spacing of the two-stage planet carrier, protect the teeth integrity of the three-stage sun gear and the two-stage planet carrier. |
| US11286130B2 |
Redirection and sampling device and method for a plate-shaped element
A device (110) for sampling sheet elements (20) in a sorting unit (100) comprises: transport means (111, 112) defining a plane (P0) and able to move (A) a sheet element (20) longitudinally upstream to downstream, an axis (R1) situated at the level of the transport means (111, 112) and extending transversely, a diversion part (113) rotatable about the axis (R1) and having at least one end (114) so that during the rotation of the diversion part (113) through a first angular sector (S1) the horizontal projection of the end (114) remains below the plane (P0) and during the rotation through a second angular sector (S2) complementary to the first angular sector the horizontal projection of the end (114) moves above the plane (P0) so as to divert a sheet element (20) in a direction different from the plane (P0) and thus to sample the sheet element (20). |
| US11286128B2 |
Sheet detecting apparatus and image forming apparatus
A sheet detecting apparatus includes a sheet supporting surface, a first sensor flag including a first flag portion, a first contact portion, and a third contact portion, a second sensor flag including a second flag portion, and a second contact portion, a first detection sensor configured to transit to a first state of outputting a first detection signal and to a second state of outputting a second detection signal, the first detection sensor transiting to one of the first state and the second state in response to a position of the first flag portion, and a second detection sensor configured to transit to a third state of outputting a third detection signal and to a fourth state of outputting a fourth detection signal, the second detection sensor transiting to one of the third state and the fourth state in response to a position of the second flag portion. |
| US11286127B2 |
Printer
A printer includes a printer body including an installation area where a recording medium is installed, a print head that prints information on the recording medium, a controller, a movable guide that guides the side of the recording medium in the installation area, and a first switch that detects a position of the movable guide attached to the installation area. The controller performs a print control process corresponding to the width of the recording medium based on information obtained by the first switch. |
| US11286126B2 |
Sheet conveyer and image recording apparatus
A sheet conveyer, including a body with a conveyer path, a first roller, a second roller, a roller holder supporting the second roller rotatably, an urging member urging the roller holder, and a guide member, is provided. The guide member is supported rotatably by the body at a position on a side opposite to the first roller across the second roller is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The roller holder is movable between a first position, where the second roller contacts the first roller, and a second position, where the second roller is separated from the first roller and in which the roller holder contacts the guide member located at the open position. The roller holder located at the second position is restricted by the guide member from moving farther from the first position. The urging member urges the roller holder toward the first position. |
| US11286123B2 |
Camera-enabled loader system and method
A bulk loading system for delivering bulk material to a storage compartment of a bulk transport vehicle through a hatch opening includes a movable positioner supporting an extendable loading spout assembly, a camera coupled to the positioner and a programmable logic controller communicatively coupled to the positioner, loading spout assembly and camera for automatically positioning the loading spout assembly over the hatch opening and filling the storage compartment of the vehicle with bulk material. The system provides accurate position information to a driver of the vehicle so that the vehicle and its storage compartments can be quickly positioned within a reach zone of the loading spout. |
| US11286121B2 |
Device for aligning products, more particularly for forming rows and/or groups of the products
The invention is based on a device for aligning products (14), more particularly products moved by means of a transport device (12), more particularly to form rows and/or groups of the products (14) running transverse to a main transport direction (16) of the transport device (12), having at least one aligning unit (18) having at least one alignment element (20, 22, 24) that can be introduced into a gap that exists, more particularly along the main transport direction (16), between at least two of the products (14) in order to align the products (14), and having at least one straightening drive unit (26), more particularly a linear drive unit, at least to drive the at least one alignment element (20, 22, 24), said straightening drive unit having at least one movement element (28, 30, 32) that can be driven in an individually speed- and/or position-controlled manner, on which movement element the at least one alignment element (20, 22, 24; 20, 22, 24) is arranged. The invention proposes that the at least one alignment unit (20, 22, 24) can be actively moved relative to the at least one movement element (28, 30, 32) by means of an interaction with an activation unit (40) of the alignment unit (18), said activation unit more particularly having a different design from a further movement element (34, 36, 38) of the alignment drive unit (26), or that the alignment unit is arranged in an at least substantially non-movable manner on the at least one movement element (28, 30, 32). |
| US11286119B2 |
Air assisted hopper system for pellet-shaped articles
An apparatus that conveys pellet-shaped articles may include a hopper that receives a quantity of the pellet-shaped articles. The hopper may include one or more openings to direct a flow of air into the hopper to dislodge jamming or bridging of pellet-shaped articles within the hopper. |
| US11286115B2 |
Conveyor with extended motor configuration
The present disclosure relates to motor-driven roller operated conveyor systems and more particularly to a roller conveyor system having a transmission arrangement for driving a series of rollers from a gearless external rotor motor so that substantially uniform torque is provided to each of the rollers. Another embodiment discloses synchronizing multiple roller conveyors from a single drive motor. |
| US11286104B2 |
Containers for particulate materials
Containers for holding particulate materials are provided. The containers may be formed from molded pulp. The containers may included molded pulp shaped or threaded features formed integrally on the container that may aid in providing closure to the device. The containers may optionally include a fitment and/or liner, or may be free of fitments and liners. The containers may optionally have inner load bearing members. The containers may be stackable. |
| US11286103B2 |
Multiple component confectionery delivery product and method for delivery
A confectionery product for selective dispensing of a flowable edible liquid confection from a compressible liquid confection chamber through a nozzle integrated into a collar that sealing engages the compressible chamber, establishes a seat for a solid confectionery product, and contains and integrated nozzle that is disposed adjacent at least a portion of the solid confectionery product whereupon upon compression of the chamber, liquid confection is dispensed onto the solid confectionery product surface and a solid confectionery product cover which when engaged with the collar seals the nozzle to prevent further dispensing of the liquid confection. |
| US11286101B2 |
Cloud computer system for controlling clusters of remote devices
In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a cloud computer system for controlling a plurality of remote devices comprising a cloud server including a cloud based operating system comprising a data model stored in a computer memory. The data model includes commands that may be performed by a plurality of remote devices in a remote system and, for each remote device, one or more operations for triggering processes executed by the remote device. The cloud based operating system generates a set of instructions from the plurality of commands and corresponding operations to control a portion of the remote devices to perform a task. |
| US11286099B2 |
Box defining walls with insulation cavities
A box including a side wall including an outer side panel; a connecting strip coupled to the outer side panel by a first fold line; and an inner side panel coupled to the connecting strip by a second fold line, a side insulation cavity at least partially defined by the outer side panel, the connecting strip, and the inner side panel, the inner side panel at least partially defining an interior cavity within the box; a side insulation pad positioned within the side insulation cavity; a bottom wall including an outer bottom panel coupled to the outer side panel by a third fold line; and an inner bottom panel coupled to the inner side panel by a fourth fold line, a bottom insulation cavity defined between the outer bottom panel and the inner bottom panel; and a bottom insulation pad positioned within the bottom insulation cavity. |
| US11286097B2 |
Protective packaging structure for compressible materials
A more robust packaging structure for maintaining the integrity of compressible biologically active materials during storage and especially during transportation is provided. These containers protect the materials from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation. The compressible materials may be in the form of synthetic fibers, and may include a composite of fibers and beads or granules. Suitable materials that may benefit from such a robust packaging structure include synthetic materials that comprise a biologically active ceramic or glass. |
| US11286092B2 |
Safeguarding device designed to secure a container
The bottle has a neck sealed by a stopper. The safeguarding device (2) comprises a first and a second part (20, 21), the first part (20) being adapted to be integrated in the stopper (1) and the two parts (20, 21) being joined in translation while allowing a limited relative movement of one part with respect to the other when a traction force is applied to the safeguarding device (2) in order to remove said stopper (1) from the neck. According to the invention, the safeguarding device comprises an electrical component (212) disposed so that at least one electrical characteristic of said component is modified during the relative movement of the two parts (20, 21). |
| US11286091B2 |
Tamper evident container
A container including a base having a first flange extending from a side of the base; a lid having a second flange extending from a side of the lid, wherein the first flange and second flange are coupled together at a living hinge, a first perforation cut positioned on the first flange or the second flange, a plurality of bubbles or raised portions positioned on the flange which does not have the first perforation cut, wherein the bubbles or raised portions are positioned over the first perforation cut when the lid is closed on the base, wherein when the bubbles or raised portions are pressed down onto the first perforation cut, the first perforation cut is broken to separate the lid from the base, and wherein the bubbles or raised portions are deformed when they are depressed to provide a visual indication that the container has been opened. |
| US11286088B2 |
Snap closure with tamper-evident safety means
A cover operates with a bistable snap-fit mechanism for positioning on a closable opening of a container or on another element to be closed by the cover. The cover and/or a container wall region has fitted thereon a tamper-evident sealing element to be removed when opening the container for the first time, which, prior to being removed, blocks deformation of the front wall necessary for changeover between the two bistable states and/or prevents an expansion portion necessary for the snap-fit mechanism, from bringing about alteration to the outer circumference of the cover necessary for deformation of the front wall of the cover between the two bistable states. As an alternative, or in addition, it is also possible for a handle member, necessary for pulling off the cover, to be configured such that it can only be used once the tamper-evident sealing has been successfully removed. |
| US11286083B2 |
Pallet with deck opening and brace
A pallet includes a deck having an opening therethrough, such that product can be removed through the opening from a box loaded on the deck of a pallet. A plurality of columns support the deck. The box may be supported on the deck over the opening. The bottom wall of the box may be opened though the opening in the deck. The items can then be removed from the box through the opening through the deck without removing the box from the pallet. Optionally, fasteners may secure flaps of the box in corners of the deck of a pallet. According to another feature, a brace having an elongated body portion can be secured to an opening of the pallet, such that the elongated body portion abuts goods that are supported on the deck. |
| US11286075B2 |
Machine for laying sliced food products in containers
The machine (1) for laying sliced food products (2) in containers (3), comprises: a first conveyor (4) able to convey slices (2) or groups of slices (2) along at least one advancement direction and provided with an end portion (40) from which the slices (2) are released; a second conveyor (5) able to convey containers (3) suitable for receiving one or more slices (2) from the end portion (40) of the first conveyor (4), the second conveyor (5) being placed below the first conveyor (4); and a positioning apparatus (45, 46, 47, 81, 82) for regulating the arrangement of the first and the second conveyor (4, 5) with respect to each other.The machine (1) further comprises a detection apparatus (6) able to determine the arrangement of the slices (2) or of the groups of slices (2) on the first conveyor (4), and a processing unit (7) connected to the positioning and detection apparatuses and configured to control the activation of the positioning apparatus according to detections carried out by the detection apparatus (6). |
| US11286071B2 |
System for measuring out and cutting compacted powders
A system and a method for packaging compacted powders are provided, wherein the system comprises a first tube (TC), wherein a screw conveyor (C) is positioned inside the first tube (TC) which is configured so as to rotate around an axis (ac) inside the first tube (TC) in order to convey the powders towards an outlet (UT) of the first tube (TC); the system (100) comprises a rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) in the proximity of the output (UT); the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) comprises in its inside cutting means (F) which are configured so as to cut the compacted powders leaving the first tube (TC) when the rotatable terminal (TI) rotates, wherein the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) is positioned so as to contact the end of the first tube (TC) which defines the output (UT). |
| US11286069B2 |
Cross seal devices for package forming systems and related methods
Cross Seal Devices and related methods are provided. A cross seal device for forming ends of packages being formed in a packaging forming system can include an anvil configured to extend transverse to a product pathway of a packaging forming system along which top and bottom sheet materials travel. The cross seal device can also include a track positioned above the anvil transverse to the product pathway. Further, the cross seal device can include a carriage configured to operate along the track. The carriage can include one or more rollers configured to engage the anvil to form a pressure contact between the anvil and the roller so that the top and bottom sheet materials are joined together. |
| US11286065B2 |
Method for designing reentry trajectory based on flight path angle planning
Disclosed is a method for designing a reentry trajectory based on flight path angle planning, including the following steps: S1. extracting an actual operating parameter of an aircraft, setting a maximum dynamic pressure qmax a maximum stagnation point heat flux {dot over (Q)}max, and a maximum overload nmax according to a mission requirement, and solving for a velocity-height boundary of a reentry trajectory; S2. solving for a reentry trajectory in an initial descent stage according to differential equations of reentry motion, and setting up a flight-path-angle lower limit γmin(V) according to the reentry trajectory in the initial descent stage, the velocity-height boundary, and a target point in a velocity-height phase plane; and S3. planning, based on the flight-path-angle lower limit γmin(V), a flight path angle satisfying terminal constraints, and calculating a corresponding bank angle to obtain a reentry trajectory. |
| US11286063B2 |
Particle dispersion layer having persistent magnetic field
A spacecraft includes a body defining an interior payload region and a particle dispersion layer disposed between the interior payload region and one or more exterior surfaces of the body. The particle dispersion layer is formed of one or more magnets having a persistent magnetic field. The spacecraft including the particle dispersion layer may be manufactured by obtaining a particle dispersion layer having a persistent magnetic field, identifying a directionality of the persistent magnetic field of the particle dispersion layer, and installing the particle dispersion layer between an interior payload region formed by a body of a spacecraft and one or more exterior surfaces of the body according to the identified directionality of the persistent magnetic field. |
| US11286057B2 |
Gimbal, imaging device, and unmanned aerial vehicle
A gimbal for carrying a load includes a first frame configured to be coupled with the load, and a second frame rotatably coupled with the first frame. At least one of the first frame or the second frame includes a connecting segment and a movable segment movably coupled with the connecting segment. The movable segment is movable relative to the connecting segment to cause the at least one of the first frame or the second frame to extend or retract. The at least one of the first frame or the second frame includes a locking part disposed on one of the connecting segment and the movable segment. The locking part is configured to abut against the connecting segment or disengage from the connecting segment for placing the movable segment in a locked state or a movable state. |
| US11286056B2 |
System for displaying information relative to an aircraft flight and related method
A system for displaying information relative to an aircraft flight and related method are provided. This system comprises a display device, and a module for managing the display on the display device, the management module being configured for controlling the display, on a window of the display device, of a timescale representative of a time period of the flight, and for controlling the display, facing the timescale, of pieces of information relative to a series of events intended to occur in a time window comprised in the time period. The module for managing the display is configured for determining a position in time of the time window comprised in the time period and a duration of the time window, and for controlling the display, along the timescale, of a marker representative of the position in time and of the duration of the time window. |
| US11286055B2 |
System and method for the transfer of cryogenic fluids
A system and method for the transfer of cryogenic fluid fuel includes a nozzle positionable with respect to fuel tank inlet, e.g., of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a seal to seal the area where the nozzle and inlet are connected, a collapsible and expandable bellows providing an isolation volume where the fluid is transferred from the nozzle into the inlet; a vacuum is provided in the volume to avoid accumulation of fuel or other species in the volume. |
| US11286051B2 |
Aerial vehicle safety apparatus and aerial vehicle
An aerial vehicle safety apparatus includes an expandable object, an ejection apparatus, a bag-shaped member, and a gas generator. The expandable object is wound or folded in a non-expanded state and generates at least any of lift and buoyancy in an expanded state. The ejection apparatus is coupled to the expandable object by a coupling member and ejects the non-expanded expandable object into air. The bag-shaped member is provided in the expandable object and wound or folded together with or separately from the non-expanded expandable object, and expands the non-expanded expandable object by at least partially being inflated like a tube. The gas generator is provided in the expandable object and inflates the bag-shaped member by causing gas generated at the time of activation to flow into the bag-shaped member. |
| US11286050B2 |
Apparatus for adapting aircraft floors and related methods
Apparatus for adapting aircraft floors and related methods are disclosed. An example floor of an aircraft includes a floor beam, a seat track, and a cap coupled to the seat track. The cap is disposed over the seat track and the floor beam. The example floor includes a floor panel aligned with the cap. |
| US11286049B2 |
Standard unit meal box compartment including air chiller
A system may include an aircraft galley, which may include a standard unit meal box compartment configured to hold a standard unit meal box. The standard unit meal box compartment may include a door at a front of the standard unit meal box compartment and an air chiller near a rear of the standard unit meal box compartment. The air chiller may be configured to provide chilled air within the standard unit meal box compartment. |
| US11286048B2 |
Aircraft cargo restraint system and method for restraining cargo within an aircraft
An aircraft cargo restraint system includes a fuselage framework defining a cargo cabin, a webbing configured to restrain cargo positionable within the cargo cabin, one or more spring tension reels configured to bias the webbing towards a bottom of the cargo cabin, and one or more actuators configured to move the webbing toward a top of the cargo cabin against the bias of the one or more spring tension reels. |
| US11286045B2 |
Canopy control system
Provided herein is a canopy control system comprising a yoke, configured to be pivotably securable to a vehicle and securable to a line system of a canopy in use, such that the yoke pivots with respect to the vehicle in a first direction when the canopy is subjected to a wind force; and a control mechanism configured to apply a control force to the canopy line system to cause the canopy to oppose the wind force, such that yoke pivots with respect to the vehicle in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction. |
| US11286041B2 |
Aircraft wing assembly
An aircraft wing assembly including a main wing portion, a high-lift device with a flow surface including an upper skin portion and a lower skin portion, wherein the flow surface of the high-lift device comprises a first flow surface portion, a second flow surface portion and a third flow surface portion, wherein the first flow surface portion is micro-perforated for an air inflow, wherein the first flow surface portion extends on the upper skin from the leading edge in chordwise direction for 2% or less of the local chord and extends on the lower skin from the leading edge in chordwise direction for 2% or less of the local chord, and wherein the second flow surface portion is not micro-perforated and extends over the rest of the upper skin portion, and wherein the third flow surface portion is not micro-perforated and extends over the rest of the lower skin portion. |
| US11286039B2 |
Mechanical actuator for a high-lift system of an aircraft
The invention relates to a mechanical actuator for a high-lift system of an aircraft, wherein the actuator is provided with an internal gearing between an input and an output shaft and comprises an internal sensor for torque measurement, wherein the sensor comprises at least two sensing elements for detecting the input and output torque at separate measuring points, and a common evaluation unit for the at least two sensing elements. |
| US11286038B2 |
Pitch control assembly for an aircraft-bladed rotor
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for controlling a pitch for an aircraft-bladed rotor. A plurality of sensor signals are obtained from at least one sensor positioned proximate to a feedback device, the feedback device coupled to rotate with the rotor about a longitudinal axis and to move along the longitudinal axis with adjustment of a blade pitch angle of the rotor, the sensor signals produced responsive to detecting passage of a plurality of position markers of the feedback device, the plurality of position markers spaced circumferentially around the feedback device and having lengths along the longitudinal axis which vary monotonically and incrementally along at least part of the circumference of the feedback device. The plurality of sensor signals are processed to identify passage of the plurality of position markers. A feedback signal indicative of the blade pitch angle is generated based on the processed sensor signals. |
| US11286037B2 |
Ducted rotor blade tip extension
A rotor system is provided in one example embodiment and may include a rotor duct; at least one rotor blade, wherein the at least one rotor blade comprises a tip end; and a tip extension affixed at the tip end of the at least one rotor blade, wherein the tip extension comprises a plurality of flexible elements and the rotor blade has a fixed extended length based on the tip extension. The tip extension may provide a clearance distance between the tip extension and the rotor duct. |
| US11286030B2 |
Aircraft, tail cone, and fuselage of aircraft
To prevent overheating of a structural member such as a pivot bulkhead facing a rear side of a fire wall to maintain the temperature of the structural member at allowable temperature or lower. An aircraft of the present invention includes: a fire wall resistant to flame; a structural member facing a rear side of the fire wall; and a skin surrounding the fire wall and the structural member. The structural member includes a guide member and a heat shielding member. The structural member guides, upward, air existing on the rear side of the fire wall, and the heat shielding member shields the guide member from heat radiated by the fire wall. |
| US11286029B2 |
Flight termination system for tethered aerial vehicles
Aspects of the disclosure relate to flight termination systems for tethered aerial vehicles. For instance, a flight termination system for a tethered aerial vehicle including an envelope may include a tool and a tether. The tool may include a first piece configured for attachment to an interior surface of the envelope and including a cutting blade. The tool may also include a second piece configured for attachment to an exterior surface of the envelope. The tether may be attached to the first piece such that when in use, a force on the tether causes the tool to cut an opening into the envelope. |
| US11286028B1 |
Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, includes a standoff box configured to continuously provide power to the drive unit as the drive unit vertically moves from a raised mode to a lowered mode, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by a propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. The standoff box can include one or more idler gears that move via a system of brackets relative to an input gear and a transfer gear to maintain rotational engagement between the input gear and the transfer gear, which is joined with the drive unit to rotate the propeller. A related method also is provided. |
| US11286022B1 |
Convertible seating system for marine vessels
A configurable seating system for a marine vehicle includes a pivot arm and a base support coupled to the pivot arm. A first position of the pivot arm and the base support faces forwardly, a second position of the pivot arm and the base support faces backwardly, and movement of the pivot arm causes the base support to slide between the first position and the second position. |
| US11286012B2 |
Tracked climbing machine with compliant suspension apparatus
A tracked climbing vehicle containing a compliant suspension apparatus to prescribe the distribution of forces on the adhering members in the tracked climbing machine. The compliant suspension apparatus is configured to negotiate irregularities in a climbing-surface without the vehicle tracks losing full surface contact and adhesion by distributing the loads from the climbing machine chassis to the adhering traction members in a specific prescribed fashion. The apparatus thus avoids exceeding the allowable force in any adhering traction member and significantly improves the performance of the climbing machine. |
| US11286006B2 |
Wheel house structure
A wheel house structure including a bumper forming a part of a wheel arch part on a lower side of a vehicle body; an inner fender disposed inside the bumper in a vehicle width direction; and a connection cover member connecting the bumper and the inner fender and being a separated member from the inner fender. The connection cover member includes a sandwiching part to connect to the bumper. The bumper includes an extension part lengthening toward an inside relative to the wheel arch part in the vehicle width direction. The sandwiching part of the connection cover member is disposed on a center side relative to the extension part in a radial direction of a wheel to connect to the extension part. An outer end part of the connection cover member in the vehicle width direction has a shape along the wheel arch part. |
| US11286002B2 |
Side-impact crash structure
A side-impact crash structure may be positioned proximate an end of a vehicle to reduce impact forces imparted to an occupant during a side collision. The side-impact crash structure may include energy absorbers positioned on lateral sides of the vehicle between the passenger compartment and a longitudinal end of the vehicle. The energy absorbers may be configured to absorb impact forces over a limited ride-down distance (the distance over which the deceleration occurs) to prevent damage to both the occupants and one or more components or systems of the vehicle. The energy absorbers can be configured to deform along an oblique axis of the vehicle under a compressive force. The side-impact crash structure may include one or more load spreaders disposed between the energy absorbers that disperse the impact force to other portions of the vehicle. |
| US11286000B2 |
Frame vehicle
Provided is a frame vehicle including: a ladder-shaped frame skeleton including side rails and first to ninth crossmembers provided so as to stretch over the side rails; and a body fastened onto cab mounts attached to the side rails. The sixth and seventh crossmembers placed near the cab mounts have curved parts in central parts of the sixth and seventh crossmembers in the vehicle width direction, the curved parts being curved to project upward in the vehicle up-down direction. |
| US11285997B2 |
Parking assistance device, parking assistance method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
A parking assistance device includes an imager that captures an image of a surrounding of a vehicle, and a display that displays a guidance image for guiding the vehicle from a parking start position to a target parking position and displays a moving area in which the vehicle can move during a parking operation. An area and dimension of the moving area displayed on the display changes based on a change in a steering angle of the vehicle. |
| US11285991B2 |
Electromagnetic damping system for steering system
An electromagnetic damping system for a steering system includes a pinion gear having a pinion shaft and engaged with a steering rack. The electromagnetic damping system also includes a friction disk operatively coupled to the pinion shaft. The electromagnetic damping system further includes an electromagnetic clutch located adjacent the friction disk, the electromagnetic clutch disposed in a spaced position relative to the friction disk in a first condition of the electromagnetic clutch, the electromagnetic clutch disposed in a contact position relative to the friction disk in a second condition of the electromagnetic clutch to damp the rate of movement of the steering rack. |
| US11285990B2 |
Steering column device
A steering column device includes: a vehicle-body attachment bracket configured to be fixed to a vehicle body and having a pair of sidewall portions; and an outer jacket arranged between the pair of sidewall portions along a vehicle front-rear direction. In addition, the steering column device includes: an inner jacket inserted in the outer jacket to be movable in a tube-axial direction; and a distance bracket having a long hole open along the vehicle front-rear direction and attached to the outer jacket. The distance bracket has a slit having an open end in the opposite direction to that of a slit of the outer jacket and is arranged such that the slit of the distance bracket is set over the slit of the outer jacket in a tube radial direction. |
| US11285988B1 |
Passenger vehicle and retractable driver input devices thereof
A passenger vehicle includes a vehicle body, drive and steering systems, and manual and autonomous control systems. The vehicle body defines a passenger compartment. The drive system propels the passenger vehicle. The steering system steers the passenger vehicle. The manual control system includes input devices to receive user inputs is configured to control the drive and steering system according to the user inputs when the passenger vehicle is operated in a manual drive mode. The autonomous control system includes a sensor for sensing an external condition and a controller that autonomously controls the drive and steering systems according to the external condition when the passenger vehicle is operated in an autonomous drive mode. The user input devices are movable between a first configuration to receive the user input by being physically manipulated by the user, and a second configuration in which the user input is not receivable. |
| US11285987B2 |
Steering column for a motor vehicle
A steering column for a motor vehicle has an actuating unit that encloses a steering shaft that is rotatable about a rotation axis and which by way of the rear end region thereof that faces the rear of the vehicle is disposed so as to, by means of a first motorized drive, be vertically pivotable by way of an articulated pivot lever on a holding unit which is fastened to the vehicle chassis. The cost-effective attachment of the front end region of the steering column is improved in that the actuating unit in the front end region that faces the front of the vehicle is provided with an elastic bracket element which is fixedly connectable to the vehicle chassis and on account of an elastic deformation permits vertical pivoting as well as axial displacement of the actuating unit. |
| US11285985B2 |
Control device
A stackable control device is equipped with a plurality of casters provided on a side of a bottom surface, and a support member provided on an upper surface and configured to support a control device that is stacked on a side of the upper surface. Two from among the plurality of casters sandwich the support member of a control device that is stacked on the side of the bottom surface. |
| US11285973B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling motor-driven power steering apparatus
An apparatus may include a driving information input unit for receiving driving information generated while a vehicle travels, a steering angle location control unit for receiving a command steering angle for autonomous driving and a current motor steering angle of a driving motor and outputting an autonomous driving command through location control, and a motor-driven power steering control unit for driving the driving motor based on the autonomous driving command in an autonomous driving mode, determining whether a driver intervenes in steering, based on the driving information during the autonomous driving, computing a driver command according to the driver' steering based on a result of the determination, computing a compensation output between the autonomous driving command and the driver command by applying a weighting according to a steering angular speed, and making a mode transition from the autonomous driving mode to a driver mode while driving the driving motor. |
| US11285970B2 |
Vehicle track prediction method and device, storage medium and terminal device
A vehicle track prediction method and device, a storage medium and a terminal device are provided. The method includes: determining an obstacle vehicle entering a junction region in a case that an autonomous vehicle enters the junction region; acquiring historical traveling data of the obstacle vehicle in the junction region; predicting a potential track of the obstacle vehicle according to the historical traveling data and a current traveling state of the obstacle vehicle; and predicting a track of the autonomous vehicle in the junction region according to the potential track of the obstacle vehicle and a current traveling state of the autonomous vehicle. A decision making accuracy in self-driving may be effectively improved, and a driving risk may be reduced. |
| US11285967B2 |
System and method for modifying actions taken by an autonomous vehicle
A system for modifying actions taken by an autonomous driving module of an autonomous vehicle may include one or more processors, an input device having an actuator, and a memory having an input module and a modification module. The input module includes instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to determine when the actuator of the input device is actuated by a passenger of the autonomous vehicle when the autonomous driving module is in an autonomous mode. The modification module includes instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to modify one or more actions to be performed by the autonomous driving module while maintaining the autonomous mode of the autonomous driving module when the actuator of the input device is actuated by the passenger. The one or more actions may include increasing an amount of sensor data considered by the autonomous driving module. |
| US11285964B2 |
System and method for controlling a vehicle
A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system. |
| US11285956B2 |
Vehicle control device
The present invention provides a vehicle control device that performs travel control of a vehicle, comprising: a detection unit capable of detecting a situation around the vehicle; and a control unit for controlling the vehicle based on a detection result in the detection unit, wherein based on a fact that lane change of another vehicle that is performed between a first lane in which the vehicle is traveling and a second lane adjacent to the first lane is detected by the detection unit, the control unit changes an operation condition on an occupant for permitting lane change of the vehicle intended by the occupant. |
| US11285955B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus and vehicle with lane change regulation
A vehicle control apparatus for controlling a vehicle, includes a traveling control unit configured to control traveling of the vehicle including a course change, and a regulation unit configured to regulate a plurality of course changes of the vehicle within a predetermined period by the traveling control unit. Regulation by the regulation unit is changed based on a situation of the vehicle at the time of traveling. |
| US11285954B2 |
Vehicle, and control apparatus and control method thereof
In a case in which a lane change operation is to be performed, a control unit performs travel control in accordance with a lane change mode selected among lane change modes. The lane change modes include a first mode in which the driver plans the lane change operation, and the driver issues an instruction to start the lane change operation, and a second mode in which the control unit plans the lane change operation, and the driver issues the instruction to start the lane change operation. An amount of operation performed by the driver to issue the instruction to the start of the lane change operation in the second mode is less than that in the first mode. |
| US11285953B2 |
Determining visibility distances based on a dynamic field of view of a vehicle
A method and a system determine visibility distances based on a dynamic Field of View (FoV) of a subject vehicle. A vehicle incorporates the system. Map polygons are created, each of which determines edges of a road in a map of the surroundings of the subject vehicle. Further, visible areas are determined in the map by intersecting the map polygons with the dynamic FoV. Based on the visible areas, a visibility distance for the road is determined. |
| US11285947B2 |
Traveling control apparatus
A traveling control apparatus includes: an information obtainer configured to obtain braking state information of a braking device in the host vehicle; and an ACC-ECU configured to execute traveling control including constant speed traveling control to cause the host vehicle to travel at a constant speed based on a preset vehicle speed, and follow-up traveling control to cause the host vehicle to travel so as to follow another vehicle traveling ahead of the host vehicle at a predetermined inter-vehicle distance. The ACC-ECU deactivates the ACC at a time when a braking performance index EV1z, derived from braking state information obtained by the information obtainer while the ACC being in operation, is deemed to be decreased by more than a predetermined first variation width IN_dif1, as compared with a braking performance index EV1a at a time of the ACC having been activated. |
| US11285945B2 |
Traveling control system and control method of vehicle
A traveling control system comprises: a detection unit that detects another vehicle traveling in the periphery and peripheral environmental information; an acquisition unit that acquires, based on detected information, a range of a lane on which a self-vehicle travels; a first determination unit that determines, based on the detected information, approach of the other vehicle traveling in the periphery to the acquired lane, on which the self-vehicle travels; and a control unit that performs traveling control to increase a distance between the self-vehicle and the other vehicle if it is determined by the first determination unit that the approach by the other vehicle is made, wherein as the traveling control, the control unit moves a traveling position of the self-vehicle in a lateral direction different from a side of the other vehicle. |
| US11285944B2 |
Automatic driving method and device able to diagnose decisions
An automatic driving method and device able to diagnose decisions is disclosed herein, wherein a vehicle body signal sensor detects vehicle body information, and an environment sensor detects traffic environment information. The information is transmitted to a central processor to generate a future driving track. The central processor examines whether the differences between the future driving track and the traffic environment information and the indexes of the future driving track meet tolerances. If no, the central processor transmits notification information to an automatic driving controller. If yes, the central processor transmits the future driving track to the automatic driving controller to make the automatic driving controller undertake automatic driving according to the future driving track. The present invention can automatically judge whether the future driving track generated by the central processor is within tolerances and determine whether the automatic driving track is safe. |
| US11285941B2 |
Electronic device for vehicle and operating method thereof
The present invention relates to an electronic device for a vehicle and an operation method thereof. The electronic device, which performs transmission and reception of information with other vehicles through direction communication, includes an interface unit, and a processor for acquiring traveling environment information on a travel road through the interface unit, determining a first distance, which is an estimated arrival distance of a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication signal, based on the traveling environment information, calculating a first time, which is a time to prepare for danger defined by the first distance versus a speed of the vehicle, and generating a signal to control the speed of the vehicle, for secure of the time to prepare for danger. Data produced in the vehicle electronic device can be transmitted to an external device through a 5G communication system. The electronic device of an autonomous device of the present invention may be linked to or combined with an artificial intelligence module, a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, devices associated with virtual reality (VR) and 5G services, etc. |
| US11285940B2 |
Diagonal parking space detection method, and automatic parking method and system
Provided are a diagonal parking space detection method and device, and an automatic parking method and system. The diagonal parking space detection method includes: operation S11, determining a target diagonal parking space in multiple diagonal parking spaces arranged along a reference line, wherein the target diagonal parking space is located between a first reference parking space and a second reference parking space; operation S12, detecting a first reference point identifying an intersection point between the first reference parking space and the reference line; operation S13, calculating a slope of the target diagonal parking space; operation S14, detecting a second reference point identifying an intersection point between the second reference parking space and the reference line; and operation S15, calculating a width of the target diagonal parking space. |
| US11285939B2 |
Smart parking assist system and control method thereof
The present embodiments relate to a smart parking assist system and a control method thereof, and display the ratios of the progress distance and the remaining distance of the vehicle based on the distance by which the vehicle must move in the path set for each period in which automatic parking control is performed by a smart parking assist system, thereby allowing the driver to easily recognize the automatic parking control state of the vehicle and the distance by which the vehicle must move. Accordingly, the present embodiments may provide the driver with information on the automatic parking control state for each period of the automatic parking control, and may enable the driver to drive the vehicle to an accurate control position without exceeding the same in the period in which the vehicle is moved straight by the manual operation of the driver during the automatic parking control period. |
| US11285931B2 |
Electric booster
An electric booster including: a motor; a booster body coupled to the motor; a bolt screw rotatably installed in the booster body, connected to the motor, and rotated by the motor; a buffer mounted in the booster body and made of a material different from the booster body; and a nut screw restricted from rotating by the buffer, and screwed to the bolt screw so as to be linearly moved in the longitudinal direction of the bolt screw. |
| US11285929B2 |
Vehicles, systems, and methods for operating a trailer brake output circuit according to a trailer profile
In an embodiment, a vehicle makes a determination, during a second ignition-on cycle of the vehicle, that a trailer brake output circuit of the vehicle was operated during a first ignition-on cycle of the vehicle preceding the second ignition-on cycle. In response to making the determination, the vehicle presents a query, via a user interface of the vehicle, whether to operate the trailer brake output circuit according to a previously-used trailer profile according to which the trailer brake output circuit was operated during the first ignition-on cycle preceding the second ignition-on cycle. The vehicle receives a reply, associated with the query, via the user interface and, in response to receiving the reply, operates the trailer brake output circuit based on the reply. |
| US11285922B1 |
Wheel brush for a wheelchair
A wheel brush for a wheelchair has an inverted U-shaped brush housing that has a longitudinal channel and an open bottom. A brush head is slidably received within the channel such that bristles located on the brush head extend out through the open bottom of the brush housing. The open bottom is sufficiently narrow as to prevent the brush head from passing therepast. A resilient clip is attached to the brush housing and is clipped to a vertical post of the wheelchair, such as the arm rest post, and is positioned so that the bristles engage a portion of the outer periphery of one of the wheels so as to brush clean the wheels whenever the wheelchair rolls and the rear wheels rotate. |
| US11285921B2 |
Device for protecting an optical sensor of a driving assistance system for a motor vehicle
A device for protecting an optical sensor of a driver assistance system for a motor vehicle includes a protective casing, a motor, and a pressure balancing system. The protective device has a movable part and a fixed part. The protective casing forms a cavity that accommodates an optical sensor that includes an optical surface. Additionally, the protective casing freely rotates about an axis and includes an optical element that faces the optical surface of the optical sensor. The motor rotates the protective casing at speeds allowing the optical element to be cleaned by a centrifugal effect. The pressure balancing system includes an air vent orifice allowing fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the protective device. The air vent orifice is produced in the fixed part of the protective device. |
| US11285915B2 |
Method and system for using a wireless mobile device as a smart key
A computer device associated with a vehicle pairs during an initial/setup pairing process with a UE device according to a wireless protocol. The devices exchange and store cryptographic information during pairing. Later, either device may detect/discover that the other is currently in its presence. Presence discovery may trigger the vehicle device to generate and broadcast an operational request message based on the cryptographic information, such as a public key of the UE, stored in the vehicle device. The UE receives the request, and transmits in response a vehicle operation permission message that it generates based on user input and cryptographic information, such as a public key of the vehicle device, stored by the UE during initial/setup pairing. The operational request message may be transmitted as an audio signal and received by a microphone of the UE. The vehicle device receives the permission message and generates an operation instruction based thereon. |
| US11285904B2 |
Seat airbag for vehicle
A seat airbag for a vehicle includes a first cushion and a second cushion located at the upper end portion of a seatback and configured to be inflated upwards on opposite sides of an occupant sitting in a seat and subsequently to be bent downwards from an upper side of the occupant to cause an end portion of each of the first cushion and the second cushion to be located in front of the occupant. A third cushion is disposed between the first cushion and the second cushion to connect the first cushion and the second cushion to each other. |
| US11285903B2 |
Airbag and occupant restraint device
An airbag includes: a first inflatable section that is inflated and deployed forward from the upper portion of a seat back through the left side of a head of an occupant; a second inflatable section that is inflated and deployed forward from the upper portion of the seat back through the right side of the head of the occupant; and a third inflatable section that is continuous with lower portions of front portions of the first inflatable section and the second inflatable section and that is inflated and deployed in front of the chest of the occupant. The front portions of the first and second inflatable sections extend in directions intersecting the vehicle front-rear direction so as to be closer to each other toward the front side. The front portions meet each other at a front end of the airbag. |
| US11285898B2 |
Apparatus for sensing forward collision
An apparatus for sensing a forward collision may include: a front end module (FEM) upper side member having a first end combined with a FEM upper member and a second end formed to extend toward a fender; a FEM vertical member having a first end combined with a front side member combined along a length direction of a vehicle from a first end portion of the FEM upper member and a second end combined with the FEM upper member; and a front impact sensor (FIS) configured to sense an impact being applied from a front of the vehicle. In particular, the FEM upper side member and the FEM vertical member are combined to overlap the FEM upper member. |
| US11285895B2 |
Solar powered vehicle mounted display
Systems and methods for solar powered vehicle mounted displays are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. The solar energy harvesting device is configured for mounting to a roof of a vehicle. A mounting support is provided for mounting the housing to another portion of the vehicle. |
| US11285887B2 |
Module and support structure assembly
A module and support structure assembly, in particular for mounting on the windscreen of a passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle, that includes: a module having a housing; and a support structure adapted to carry the module, the housing and support structure comprising respective first and second fixation members cooperating with each other for releasable fixing, in particular by snapping, the module to the support structure. The housing and support structure further comprise cooperating positioning members that are configured to define a receiving position for the module on the support structure, in which the module is not fixed, and to assist in a guided fashion engagement of the first and second fixation members to bring the module in a fixed position. |
| US11285886B2 |
Vehicle-mounted mobile phone holder
The present invention relates to a vehicle-mounted mobile phone holder. The vehicle-mounted mobile phone holder comprises a housing, a gear transmission assembly connected to the housing, at least two clamping devices and a control element which are connected to the gear transmission assembly; the gear transmission assembly comprises at least one inner lower element connected to the interior of the housing in a sliding manner, and an intermediate gear connected to the inner lower component in a linkage manner; the control element is pressed to drive the intermediate gear to rotate, and the inner lower element drives the clamping devices to move. The vehicle-mounted mobile phone holder according to the present invention has the advantages of high convenience for withdrawing and placing the mobile phone and an excellent clamping effect. |
| US11285876B2 |
Drop-off mechanism-equipped attachment structure for in-vehicle device
An attachment structure includes a support part for an in-vehicle device, a plate spring attached to the support part, and a screw screwed into the support part. The attachment base slides and is received in a space interposed between left and right plate spring pieces. The screw is fastened in this state. A screw distal end presses a front surface of the attachment base to generate an appropriate force of fitting between the attachment base and the left and right plate spring pieces and thereby the attachment base and the plate spring are elastically fitted with each other. The in-vehicle device is attached to the attachment base via the plate spring using the elastic fitting. If an external force that is equal to or exceeds a predetermined value is applied to the in-vehicle device, the elastic fitting is cancelled and the in-vehicle device drops off from the attachment base. |
| US11285875B2 |
Method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular trailer angle detection system
A method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular trailer angle detection system includes providing at least a rear camera at a rear portion of the vehicle. A trailer is hitched at the vehicle and the vehicle is driven forward while towing the trailer. The control determines an expected location of a portion of the trailer based on provided vehicle-trailer parameters as the vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer. An actual location of the portion of the trailer is determined via processing at the control of captured image data as the equipped vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer. The vehicular trailer angle detection system is calibrated responsive to determination, via processing at the control of captured image data as the equipped vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer, that the determined actual location of the portion of the trailer is not at the determined expected location. |
| US11285874B2 |
Providing visual references to prevent motion sickness in vehicles
Systems and methods to provide visual references to passengers in vehicles to prevent motion sickness. The system can include a controller and one or more projectors and/or displays. The controller can detect movement of a vehicle and project images within the vehicle that comport with the detected movement. The system can include a projector to project images on the interior of the vehicle. The system can include one or more displays to display images inside the vehicle. The controller can receive data from one or more cameras, accelerometers, navigation units, magnetometers, and other components to detect the motion of the vehicle. The system can display visual references on the dashboard, door panels, and other interior surfaces to complete the view of passengers, or provide other visual reference, to prevent motion sickness. |
| US11285873B2 |
Method for generating surround view images derived from image data captured by cameras of a vehicular surround view vision system
A method for generating surround view images derived from image data captured by cameras of a vehicular surround view vision system includes equipping a vehicle with a plurality of cameras disposed at the vehicle. Image data is captured by the cameras and provided to a control of the vehicle. The provided captured image data is processed to generate a first three-dimensional representation in accordance with a first curved surface model as if seen by a virtual observer from a first virtual viewing point exterior of the vehicle having a first viewing direction. The first representation is output to a display screen of the vehicle for display to the driver of the vehicle. Responsive to actuation of a user input, the processing is adjusted to generate a second three-dimensional representation in accordance with a second curved surface model, and the second representation is output to the display screen. |
| US11285871B2 |
Method and system of controlling interior sound of vehicle
A system for controlling an interior sound of a vehicle phase-changes the frequency of additional sound based on the engine operating state to increase the current density, thereby inhibiting signal distortion by increasing the current density. As a result, the distortion phenomenon caused by excessive use of amplifier current when generating the additional sound is reduced or minimized, and unnecessary noise is inhibited from occurring in a vibration generator and a frame of the vehicle. |
| US11285867B2 |
System and method for monitoring a former convict of an intoxication-related offense
A system and method are disclosed for preventing a restricted individual from operating a motor vehicle. The system monitors a speed of the individual via a smart device associated with the individual. The system activates a monitoring function based on a detected speed of the device, which may evidence the individual riding in a motor vehicle. The system them verifies that the user of the device is the restricted individual through a variety of different identification methods. Once identified, the system accesses various data sources associated with one or more ride applications running on the smart device in order to determine whether the restricted individual has requested a ride from a third party during a relevant time period. After analyzing the data, a determination is made as to whether the individual is driving, or whether more information is needed. |
| US11285862B2 |
Vehicle lighting device
Provided is a vehicular lighting device (1) attached to a motorbike (100) that is capable of traveling around corners due to the vehicle body being tilted toward the direction for turning, wherein the vehicular lighting device (1) comprises at least two lamps and a sensor (7) for detecting the surrounding environment toward the rear of the vehicle. The vehicular lighting device (1) comprises a left lighting unit (2L) and a right lighting unit (2R) as the at least two lamps. The sensor (7) is disposed between the left lighting unit (2L) and the right lighting unit (2R) as viewed from rearward of the vehicle. |
| US11285859B2 |
Low profile dump trailer
A dump trailer comprising a goose neck adapted for removable coupling to a tractor unit and a dropped frame joined to the goose neck and extending rearwardly of the goose neck. A plurality of trailer wheel and axle assemblies are joined to the bottom of the rear of the dropped frame. Each of the plurality of trailer wheel and axle assemblies has left and right wheels suitable for highway travel. An open bed is joined to the top of the dropped frame for receiving cargo. The open bed extends below the goose neck and has a front and a rear opening for permitting discharge of the cargo from the open bed. |
| US11285858B2 |
Holder for a beverage container
A holder for a beverage container, for example a beverage can, which is provided for holding the beverage container in a tilt-proof manner in a motor vehicle. Supports are designed so as to laterally support the beverage container by way of a supporting element, which is pivotably mounted at a support carrier and urged by a preloaded support spring into the holder. An electric motor pivots the support carriers inwardly, so that the supporting elements are laterally pushed by the support springs from the outside against the beverage container placed into the holder, in order to hold the beverage container in a tilt-proof manner. |
| US11285857B2 |
Cup holder assembly
A cup holder assembly includes a stationary upper ring, a lower cup vertically movable relative to the stationary upper ring between a first position and a second position, a flexible sleeve extending between an upper edge of the lower cup and a bottom edge of the stationary upper ring, and an actuator adapted to selectively move the lower cup relative to the stationary upper ring between the first and second positions, thereby simultaneously varying a depth of the cup holder assembly and varying an inner diameter of the cup holder assembly. |
| US11285855B2 |
Side bolster adjustment apparatus, side bolster adjustment system, and side bolster adjustment method for vehicle seat
A side bolster adjustment apparatus of a vehicle seat may include a guide frame which is mounted to a seat back frame, and is formed with a guide groove; a slider which slides along a direction in which a bolster protrudes from a seat back, which is the longitudinal direction of the guide groove, by a guide means formed in the guide groove; a lead screw which is provided to penetrate the slider, and is mounted in the longitudinal direction of the guide groove; a motor which is coupled to the lead screw and selectively rotate the lead screw; and a bolster plate which is coupled to the slider, and rotates around a vertical longitudinal direction of the seat back by operation of the slider. |
| US11285848B2 |
Armrest of vehicle seat
An armrest of a seat for a vehicle includes a first armrest that is movable between a storage position where the first armrest constitutes a part of a seating surface of a seat back and a use position where the first armrest abuts against and is supported on a seating surface of a seat cushion, a rear end portion of the first armrest in the use position being connected to a lower portion of the seat back to be rotatable forward and backward about a first rotation axis extending in a lateral direction of the seat, and a second armrest that is connected to the first armrest to be interlocked with the first armrest, is close to a rear side of the first armrest in the storage position, and is separated upward from the first armrest in the use position. |
| US11285847B2 |
Vehicle seating assembly with ventilated cooling
A vehicle ventilation system includes a seating assembly including a seat blower. The seat blower pulls air away from a seating surface. A cabin blower is configured to circulate air in a cabin. A controller is configured to monitor a flow rate of the cabin blower. The controller is also configured to control a seat blower flow rate as a function of a cabin blower flow rate. |
| US11285843B2 |
Frame of a seat arrangement of a vehicle
A frame of a seat arrangement of a vehicle having a base frame and a connecting mechanism for releasable connection of the base frame to a vehicle floor. The connecting mechanism includes a floor rail assigned to the vehicle floor and a connecting portion which is adapted to the floor rail and assigned to the base frame. In the connected state, a bearing face of the connecting portion bears against a bearing face of the floor rail. Two plug elements including a shank portion and a head portion of greater diameter relative to the shank portion, are provided on one bearing face, and two recesses formed as an undercut region adapted to the plug elements, are provided on the other bearing face, so that the connection is able to be produced by a rear-engagement connection between the plug elements and the associated recesses. |
| US11285841B2 |
Multi-voltage battery device and onboard electrical system for a motor vehicle
A motor vehicle multi-voltage battery device includes a first output current terminal and a ground terminal providing a first rated voltage; a second output current terminal and the ground terminal providing a second rated voltage; a first battery cell group, electrically connected to the first output current terminal and to the ground terminal; a second battery cell group, electrically connected to the second output current terminal and to the first output current terminal and switchably connected in series with the first battery cell group; a charging current terminal connecting the multi-voltage battery device to an external current source; a first DC voltage converter electrically connected on the input voltage side to the charging current terminal and on an output voltage side to a first positive pole, and configured to convert an input voltage at the charging current terminal to a first charging voltage for charging the first battery cell group. |
| US11285839B2 |
Vehicle, vehicle charging system and vehicle charging method
A vehicle includes a battery connecting module and a processor. The battery connecting module is configured to couple to at least one rechargeable battery. The processor is configured to: determine whether the battery module is coupled to a charging device; in response to the battery module being coupled to the charging device, transmit a permission request to a server; and in response to receiving a charging permission corresponding to the permission request from the server, allow the at least one rechargeable battery to be charged by the charging device. |
| US11285828B2 |
Charging plug and charging plug/charging socket system for charging an electric vehicle
The present disclosure relates to a charging plug for transmitting a charging current to an electrically operable vehicle, having multiple contact elements for electrically contacting the charging plug with contact elements of a charging socket. According to the present disclosure, the charging plug has a conical or cylindrical plug body, on the outer face of which multiple contact paths that run concentrically about the plug body are formed in a distributed manner in the axial direction. The present disclosure additionally relates to a charging plug/charging socket system comprising such a charging plug and a charging socket with a hollow socket body into which the plug body of the charging plug can be inserted, wherein contact surfaces which run concentrically in the socket body are formed on the inner face of the socket body. |
| US11285827B2 |
EV fast charging cord and receptacle
A vehicle charging system may include a charging plug including at least one handle cover covering at least a portion of the plug, and a vehicle charge receptacle configured to receive the plug, the plug and receptacle comprising a thermally conductive and electrically insulative material of at least one polymer and at least one ceramic to transfer heat generated during charging through the plug portion and receptacle into the vehicle body for dissipation. |
| US11285826B2 |
Vehicle electrical charging system and method
A vehicle electrical charging system includes a charging socket arranged to receive a charging plug and a detector arranged to infer whether the charging plug is plugged into the charging socket and output a detection signal indicative of whether the charging plug is plugged into the charging socket. The vehicle charging system includes a controller that outputs a control signal to control one or more of the vehicle systems to prevent the vehicle from entering or maintaining a condition whereby the vehicle is moveable under its own power or weight in dependence on the detection signal indicating that the charging plug is plugged into the charging socket. The controller overrides the prevention in dependence on a blocking body being in a first configuration, where the blocking body is arranged, when in the first configuration, to prevent the action of plugging the charging plug into the charging socket. |
| US11285825B2 |
Alternating-current charging device for a motor vehicle, and method for operating an alternating-current charging device for a motor vehicle
An AC charging device for a motor vehicle has a neutral conductor, at least one phase conductor, and at least one rectifier. The neutral conductor and the at least one phase conductor are connected to the rectifier, to which at least one smoothing capacitor is also connected. The AC charging device has a precharge circuit arranged between a mains connection and the at least one smoothing capacitor. The precharge circuit is designed to precharge the at least one smoothing capacitor. The precharge circuit has at least one transistor. |
| US11285819B2 |
Current mode control type switching power supply device
A current mode control type switching power supply device includes a first switch having a first terminal connected to a first application terminal to which an input voltage is applied, and a second switch having a first terminal connected to a second terminal of the first switch and a second terminal connected to a second application terminal to which a predetermined voltage lower than the input voltage is applied. A current sensor is configured to sense current flowing in the second switch. A controller configured to control the first switch and the second switch, wherein the controller is configured to control the first switch and the second switch independently of a difference between the input voltage and an output voltage and in addition in accordance with the current sensed by the current sensor. |
| US11285818B2 |
Driving torque command generating apparatus and method of eco-friendly vehicle
A driving torque command generating apparatus and method of an eco-friendly vehicle are provided. The apparatus and method obtain rapid reaction and response of the vehicle in response to a driving input while effectively reducing NVH problems caused by torsion and backlash of a drive system even during a significant change in driving force caused by the driving input. Torsional state information of a vehicle drive system is obtained from input information regarding a motor speed and a wheel speed detected by a motor speed detector and a wheel speed detector. A motor torque command is generated based on a driving input value input by a driving input value detector and the obtained torsional state information. |
| US11285815B2 |
Electrical vehicle charging device for charging an electrical vehicle with a DC voltage
An electrical vehicle charging device includes a power converter for receiving an AC voltage from an AC grid or a DC voltage from a DC grid, a transformer having a primary side connected to an output side, a full wave rectifier having a first input and a secondary input and a positive output and a negative output, at least two output capacitors connected between respective end taps of end taps connected in series via a center tap and between the positive output and the negative output, whereby the end taps are for providing the DC voltage to the electrical vehicle, and a switch connected in series between the first input or the secondary input and the center tap, and whereby the electrical vehicle charging device is adapted for closing and/or opening the switch depending on a DC voltage level required for charging the electrical vehicle. |
| US11285812B2 |
Heads-up display visor device for an automobile
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a heads-up display visor for a vehicle, such as an automobile, to provide driver assistance information to the driver. Features include a display screen that is sized and positioned relative to the driver's conventional sun visor, so as to eliminate the need to project images onto the windshield and/or to have a projector located on the vehicle dashboard. In certain embodiments, the heads-up display visor is portable, and is affixed to the driver's conventional sun visor by a clip, thereby allowing a driver to move the device from one vehicle to another. |
| US11285811B2 |
Vehicle display device pointer
A vehicle display device pointer includes a translucent pointer that has a pointer main body disposed on a front side of a dial plate having a penetration hole and extending along the dial plate, a shaft protruding toward the penetration hole, and a light guide connecting the pointer main body and the shaft; a lightproof first shielding member that covers a proximal end portion of the pointer main body and the light guide from a front side and a lateral side; and a lightproof second shielding member that covers the proximal end portion of the pointer main body and the light guide from the back side. The pointer main body emits light by light emitted from a light source and incident on the shaft, and the second shielding member has protrusions that protrude toward the front side, and close gaps. |
| US11285807B2 |
Driveline assembly for a utility vehicle
A driveline assembly for a utility vehicle includes an engine, an automated sequential transmission positioned forward of the engine, and a gearbox operably coupled to the automated sequential transmission. |
| US11285801B2 |
Isolation flange
The present invention relates to an isolation flange for a fuel tank assembly, and a process of manufacturing the same, for use in commercial vehicles, and more particularly, to an isolation flange for a fuel tank assembly that provides a crumple zone positioned between a component receiving base and a wall of a fuel tank, such that the crumple zone insulates the component receiving base from deformation during drop tests and harsh environmental driving conditions to which the fuel tank is subjected. |
| US11285799B1 |
Power transmission apparatus of hybrid vehicle
A power transmission apparatus of a hybrid vehicle using an engine and a motor-generator as a power source, includes a first shaft fixedly connected to an output side of the engine, a second shaft selectively connectable to the first shaft and fixedly connected to the motor-generator, a third shaft selectively connectable to the second shaft, a fourth shaft disposed without rotational interference in the external circumference of the third shaft, a fifth shaft externally geared with the third and fourth, a sixth shaft externally geared with the fourth shaft, a planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements, and one of the three rotation elements is fixedly connected to the second shaft, the other rotation element is selectively connectable to a transmission housing, and the other rotation element is fixedly connected to the fourth, and four gear trains forming an external gear connection between the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth shafts. |
| US11285798B2 |
Drive system
A drive system includes a motor, an engine, a torque converter and an output shaft member. The torque converter is a device to which a torque outputted from the motor is inputted. The output shaft member outputs the torque inputted thereto from the torque converter or a torque inputted thereto from the engine. The engine outputs the torque to the output shaft member without through the torque converter. |
| US11285796B2 |
Vehicle body structure and vehicle including the same
A vehicle body structure for a vehicle having a battery and a rear seat includes a battery mounting portion provided on a floor in the rear of the rear seat and on which the battery is mounted, a cross member configured to reinforce the floor in the front of the battery mounting portion, a lower reinforcement portion configured to reinforce the floor below the battery mounting portion and to be supported on the cross member and both side members, and an upper fixing portion fastened to the lower reinforcement portion in a state of fixing the battery. The vehicle body structure is configured to protect the battery by absorbing and distributing the load from a collision, and effectively utilize the space of the rear side of the vehicle for installing the battery with the rear seat, etc. |
| US11285795B2 |
Electric bus
A low-floor electric bus includes a plurality of battery packs mounted under the floor of such that the floor inside the bus between a front axle and a rear axle of the bus is substantially flat. Each battery pack may include an enclosure and multiple battery modules positioned within the enclosure. And, each battery module may include a plurality of battery cells electrically connected together. |
| US11285794B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes an electrical device, a frame member configured to hold the electric device, and a bracket connecting a vehicle structural member and the frame member. The frame member includes: a frame main body having an electrical device accommodation portion configured to accommodate the electrical device and a bracket attachment portion to which the bracket is attached; and an upper frame which is attached to the frame main body and covers the electric device accommodated in the electric device accommodation portion. The bracket attachment portion is attached to the bracket in a direction from the bottom to the top. The upper frame is attached to the frame main body in a direction from the top to the bottom. |
| US11285793B2 |
Automobile sun-shading device
An automobile sun-shading device, comprising a mounting seat, a piece of sun-shading cloth, and a bracket for driving the sun-shading cloth to unfold, wherein the bracket comprises a first bracket and a second bracket movably connected to the first bracket, one end of the first bracket is mounted on the mounting seat, the other end of the first bracket is movably connected to one end of the second bracket, the other end of the second bracket is connected to one end of the sun-shading cloth, the other end of the sun-shading cloth is wound on a rotary shaft, and the first bracket and the second bracket each comprise a foldable connecting rod capable of being automatically unfolded. The sun-shading device is exquisite in structure and better in sun-shading effect. |
| US11285792B2 |
Slanted back soft top assembly for SUV
An articulating slanted back soft top assembly for 4-door and 2-door SUVs. A fabric cover is supported by a frame that is at least partially articulatable from at least a closed position to at least one open air position. The frame includes at least one forward fabric support bow member and at least one rearward fabric support bow member. The rear fabric support bow member being positioned when in the closed position in a manner which allows the fabric to clear a sport bar or “roll bar” member of a vehicle in the closed position such that a rear portion of the top is angled from the vertical when viewing the vehicle from the side. |
| US11285791B2 |
Transmission stretching truck box covering device with heating control
A transmission stretching truck box covering device with heating control, includes: a clutch-type drive gear box, wherein the drive of the transmission motor drives the electric roller shutter to operate, and the motor is communicatively connected to a roller shutter control board; an electric roller shutter, one end of which is connected to the clutch-type drive gear box, the other end of which is fixed in a driven bearing; a roller shutter cover, which stretches along the extension direction of a side rod; a side rod, which is a support frame in which the roller shutter cover stretches; wherein the inner side of the side rod is a guide rail in which the roller shutter cover stretches, and the outer side is attached to the two sidewalls of the open top cover in the truck box. |
| US11285790B2 |
Transparent roof assembly for a vehicle roof
A transparent roof assembly for a vehicle roof comprises a panel with a transparent area, a light source arranged to provide light into the panel and an out-coupling pattern arranged on the surface of the transparent area of the panel. The out-coupling pattern comprises dots of a light-redirecting material for out-coupling of light introduced into the panel and propagating in the panel, wherein the dots each have a representative diameter of 150 microns or less, preferably 80 microns or less and wherein a total dot surface area of the dots of the out-coupling pattern is smaller than 10% of a total surface area of the transparent area. Thus, the transparent area appears transparent during daytime looking from an interior of the vehicle to an exterior of the vehicle, while sufficient light is provided into the interior when the light source is switched on. |
| US11285789B2 |
Modular retractable door assembly for open-air vehicle and method of articulation during stowage and deployment
A modular retractable door assembly for open-air vehicle and method of articulation during stowage and deployment. The assembly is operable with an open-air vehicle to selectively cover and uncover the passenger side openings of the vehicle with doors and rear panels that pivot and slide inwardly and outwardly to selectively cover passenger side openings in the vehicle, and stow away in a roof enclosure. Two doors and two rear panels hingedly articulate between a deployed position covering the passenger openings; and a stowed position stowed on a pair of stacked rails inside a roof enclosure. The door and rear panel operate independently of each other. Multiple upper hinge members allow the doors and rear panels to pivot about a longitudinal roof support members of the vehicle. The door and rear panels slide in and out of the roof enclosure along traversing roof support members inside the roof enclosure. |
| US11285785B2 |
Air vent for automobile
An air vent for an automobile comprises a duct in which a passage having an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with each other is formed; a duct cover fixed to a front surface of the duct; a knob mount fixed to a front surface of the duct cover; a knob installed in the knob mount and configured to be laterally movable; a nozzle installed in a direction of the air outlet of the duct and configured to be vertically rotatable; a front vane connected to the nozzle and configured to be laterally rotatable; a damper plate having one side end portion connected to the nozzle and an other side end portion to be moved along a guide groove formed in the duct; and a damper configured to be rotatable to open or close the passage. |
| US11285782B2 |
Cooling system
A cooling system mounted in a vehicle includes a radiator exchanging heat with the outside air; first and second flow paths; and a control device. The first path is configured so that when the first pump is operating, a heat medium circulates through the radiator and a first heat exchanger exchanging heat with the inverter. The second flow path is connected to the radiator in parallel with the first flow path, and is configured so that when the second pump is operating, the heat medium circulates through the radiator and a second heat exchanger exchanging heat with the battery. The control device controls the outputs of the first and second pumps so that when making both of the outputs rise or fall, the flow rate of the heat medium flowing through the first flow path becomes temporarily larger than the target flow rate. |
| US11285781B2 |
Fluid heat exchange assembly, and heat management system of vehicle
A fluid heat exchange assembly includes a fluid control module and a fluid heat exchange module, the fluid control module includes a first connecting lateral portion, the fluid heat exchange module includes a second connecting lateral portion; the first connecting lateral portion and the second connecting lateral portion are oppositely and sealingly arranged; the fluid heat exchange module includes a heat exchange core and a connecting component fixed by welding; the fluid control module includes at least a first flow passage and a second flow passage; the fluid heat exchange module includes a first fluid communication cavity, and the second flow passage is in communication with the first fluid communication cavity; the connecting component includes a connecting channel, the connecting channel penetrates through the connecting component. The fluid heat exchange assembly reduces pipeline arrangement and is of a small and compact integral structure. |
| US11285779B2 |
Moving body control apparatus
An image capturing unit captures a periphery of a moving body through a transmitting portion. A heater is capable of heating the transmitting portion. An air-conditioning unit switches an air-conditioning state in the moving body between an inside air circulation state and an outside air introduction state. A control unit controls the heater. The control unit can make the heater operate intermittently, and perform control so that an OFF time of the heater during an intermittent operation will be shorter in the case in which the air-conditioning state is set to the inside air circulation state than the case in which the air-conditioning state is set to the outside air introduction state. |
| US11285778B2 |
Valve device
The housing includes fastening parts formed integrally with the housing main body and fastening holes formed in correspondence with the fastening parts. The housing main body is fixed to a heating element with fastening members passed through the fastening holes and screwed to the heating element. The fastening holes include at least three fastening holes. The opening of an inlet port is formed inside a triangle that is formed by connecting the three fastening holes. |
| US11285776B2 |
Hollow spring member and manufacturing method therefor
A terminal sealed portion is formed on an end portion of a hollow rod made of steel. An enclosed space is formed on an inner side of the hollow rod. At an end of the enclosed space, a terminal gap is formed. A volatile powdered rust inhibitor is supplied in the enclosed space. As the volatile powdered rust inhibitor is vaporized, the enclosed space is turned into a rust-inhibiting atmosphere. As the vaporized component of the volatile powdered rust inhibitor is adsorbed to an inner surface of the enclosed space, an inner surface rust-inhibiting film is formed. The vaporized component also enters inside the terminal gap, and forms a terminal rust-inhibiting film. |
| US11285775B2 |
Controllable vibration damper
A controllable shock absorber, in particular for motor vehicles, comprising a valve device comprising a bridge circuit with four non-return valves which are connected crosswise in the forward direction, the connection of a first bridge branch with two non-return valves that are arranged opposite each other form a pressure chamber and the connection of the second bridge branch with two non-return valves arranged opposite each other form a low pressure chamber, a hydraulic main slide arranged between the low pressure chamber and the pressure chamber, a pilot chamber which is connected to the pressurised fluid line which is part of the upper working space (traction area) by means of a fifth non-return valve, and a pilot valve which connects the low pressure chamber to the pilot chamber, the pilot chamber being connected to the high-pressure chamber by means of a diaphragm. |
| US11285774B2 |
Hydraulic vibration damper, in particular for a vehicle chassis
A hydraulic vibration damper, in particular for a vehicle chassis, includes a cylinder tube for receiving a hydraulic fluid. A piston is axially movable within the cylinder tube along a cylinder tube axis and subdivides the cylinder tube into two working chambers. A piston rod is oriented parallel to the cylinder tube axis and is connected to the piston. At least one valve assembly for damping the piston movement in a direction of actuation is arranged at a fluid leadthrough. A bypass duct includes a sub-duct provided in addition to the fluid leadthrough between the two working chambers. A valve arrangement with continuously adjustable damping force is provided which regulates the throughflow through the fluid leadthrough and the sub-duct. The sub-duct includes a throttling mechanism, having a throttle, and a non-return valve. The throttle and the non-return valve of the sub-duct are arranged in series. |
| US11285773B1 |
Control system
A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a wheel, a suspension system that supports the wheel relative to the vehicle body, a sensing system for determining an environmental condition ahead of the vehicle and a control system. The suspension system includes a primary actuator that transfers force between the wheel and the vehicle body, and a wheel hop damper that includes a moving mass and that transfers force between the wheel and the moving mass independent of the vehicle body to inhibit resonance of an unsprung mass formed by the wheel and a portion of the suspension system coupled thereto. The control system operates the primary actuator to provide additional secondary ride control when the wheel hop damper exceeds a capacity threshold. The control system changes the capacity threshold according to the environmental condition. The wheel hop damper may be a reaction mass actuator or a tuned mass damper. |
| US11285772B2 |
Front portal spindle assembly
An apparatus and methods are provided for a portal spindle assembly for a vehicle front suspension. The portal spindle assembly comprises a spindle portion that is rotatably coupled with upper and lower connecting arms. A leading-edge portion is rotatably coupled with a steering rod-end joint, such that moving the steering rod-end joint rotates the spindle assembly with respect to the upper and lower connecting arms. An inboard case and an outboard case support a pinion gear assembly that is meshed with an output gear assembly for communicating torque from a constant velocity joint to a front wheel coupled to the output gear assembly. The pinion gear assembly is aligned along a pinion axis disposed at an angle with respect to a hub axis of the output gear assembly. The angle facilitates a suspension geometry that provides a camber change of the front wheel that eliminates a change in track width. |
| US11285771B2 |
Method and system for indicating an autonomous kinematic action of a vehicle
A method performed by an intention indicating system of a vehicle, for indicating to a potential observer an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of the vehicle. The method includes determining an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of the vehicle and performing a vertical vehicle motion representing the autonomous kinematic action, the vertical vehicle motion including raising and/or lowering a front portion and/or a rear portion of a vehicle body of the vehicle. |
| US11285767B2 |
Motorcycle towing hitch
A motorcycle towing hitch 20 includes a receiver 22 to which is attached a lift system 24. The lift system 24 is operable to raise and lower a cradle 26 which receives the front wheel 30 of a motorcycle 32 to hold the front wheel captive in the cradle. The cradle 26 is hinged relative to the lift system to be rotatable about an upright axis 28, for instance, when towing the motorcycle around a corner. A restraint system 34 is provided for preventing the handlebars of the motorcycle to rotate relative to the motorcycle frame. In this manner, when the motorcycle is towed around a corner, the motorcycle frame does not tilt downwardly into the corner as would be the case if the motorcycle frame were permitted to rotate relative to the motorcycle handlebars when negotiating a corner. |
| US11285766B2 |
Systematized multi-point sensors unit for tire and tire having the same
A systematized multi-point sensors unit for a tire and a tire having the same are provided. More specifically, the systematized multi-point sensors unit includes: a sensor module composed of a plurality of sensors and attached onto an inner surface of a tire to monitor conditions of a tire and a road surface, and a connection member for connecting the plurality of sensors by wire, wherein the plurality of sensors are connected to each other by wire and arranged in a line in a manner of being perpendicular to a traveling direction of the tire. |
| US11285765B2 |
Method for auto-locating positions of a plurality of wireless sensors on a vehicle and an apparatus therefor
An apparatus is provided for auto-locating positions of a plurality of wireless sensors on a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a receiving unit for receiving signals from the plurality of wireless sensors. The apparatus further comprises a processing unit arranged to calculate a probability value for each one of the plurality of wireless sensors based upon signals that have accumulated over a period of time to provide a table of probability values. Each probability value contained in the table during a calculation cycle of the processing unit is indicative of likelihood of one of the plurality of wireless sensors being located at a corresponding one of a plurality of positions on the vehicle. Each one of the plurality of wireless sensors is associated with the position having the highest probability value during the calculation cycle. |
| US11285763B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire includes an inclined groove disposed in a first land portion and/or a second land portion which includes at least two bent portions. A sipe is disposed in the first land portion and/or the second land portion so as to intersect the inclined groove at 90°±30°. The sipe includes at least one bent portion. |
| US11285755B2 |
Topcoat with matte surface finish
A topcoat layer that has a defined surface structure on an outer surface thereof once the topcoat layer is laminated to a substrate. The surface structure of the topcoat layer provides a matte surface finish to the underlying substrate. Any attempt to alter the substrate or the topcoat layer will result in disruption or destruction of the surface structure of the topcoat layer making such tampering evident. Replication of the surface structure of the topcoat layer by a counterfeiter is also difficult without the appropriate equipment. |
| US11285754B2 |
Security inlay having a UV coating for an identity document and method for producing a security inlay having a UV coating for an identity document
A security inlay having optically recognizable characters for an identity document comprises a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer. A color coating is situated on the first transparent layer. Furthermore, a first UV color coating, which reflects at least UV light at least in a first wavelength range, is situated on the first layer and/or on the color coating. The first and second transparent layers are connected to one another. A first portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by blackened sections in at least one of the layers. A second portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by the color coating. A third portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by the UV color coating. The first and the second portions of the optically recognizable characters reflect visible light. The third portion of the optically recognizable characters reflects UV light. |
| US11285751B2 |
Image forming system and image forming method
An image forming apparatus includes a processing tray, a post-processing controller, and a detection sensor. The processing tray is configured to support a sheet or a sheet bundle on which a post-processing is to be executed. The post-processing controller is configured to execute the post-processing on the sheet positioned on the processing tray. The detection sensor is configured to detect an object in a predetermined detection range including a space above the processing tray. The post-processing controller stops execution of the post-processing when the detection sensor detects the object at a determination timing other than a timing at which passage of the sheet or the sheet bundle through the detection range is estimated. |
| US11285746B2 |
Printing with UAVs
Systems and methods relate generally to aero-based printing. In an example thereof, obtained are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) having a first UAV attached to a guide rail and a second UAV attached to an insert or a carriage guide (“guide”). The guide is configured for coupling into or onto the guide rail for slidable movement with a printhead assembly attached to the guide for movement therewith. The printhead assembly includes at least one colorant material holder. In-flight movement of the guide rail is controlled via the first UAV to a print target. In-flight movement of the second UAV is controlled for engagement of the guide into or onto the guide rail. The second UAV communicates to the printhead assembly for controlled printing responsive in part to movement of the guide by the second UAV relative to the guide rail. |
| US11285741B2 |
Printing apparatus having cutting position determination unit for automatically determining cutting position on print medium
A printing apparatus includes a printing unit that performs printing on a print medium with a sheet shape, a medium feeding unit and a medium winding unit that conveys the print medium in a predetermined conveyance direction, a controller that controls the printing unit, the medium feeding unit, and the medium winding unit, and a shaft that winds the printed print medium. The controller includes a cutting position determination unit that determines a cutting position to cut and separate the print medium in the width direction upstream by a predetermined length from the end of the image of the first print surface in the conveyance direction, and the cutting position determination unit determines the cutting position so as to cut upstream from the end with an increase in the circumferential length of the print medium wound around the shaft. |
| US11285740B2 |
Cutter module positioning for full-bleed printing
A printer comprises at least one longitudinal cutter module to cut a print medium in a longitudinal direction with respect to a print media advance direction. The printer comprises a controller to position the longitudinal cutter module along a direction perpendicular to the print media advance direction. The controller is to receive a full-bleed print job and in response to receive print job to position the at least one cutter module along the direction perpendicular to the print media advance direction. The longitudinal cutter module is positioned by the controller to longitudinally cut the print medium. |
| US11285738B2 |
Ink dryer
Ink dryers of the present technology include a heated platen configured to pivotally attach to a digital printer, and a controller that controls the temperature of the heated platen. The ink dryers may also include a current sensor that allows the controller to determine if whether the printer is active or asleep. The controller may turn on the heated platen when the printer is active, and turn off the heated platen when the printer is asleep. |
| US11285735B2 |
Medium, medium producing method, and medium producing apparatus
Provided is a medium including: a base material; and a print section over the base material, wherein the print section contains an alcohol compound having a boiling point of 180 degrees C. or higher and a viscosity of 30 mPa·s or lower at 25 degrees C., and wherein the medium includes an adhesive section containing an isocyanate compound. |
| US11285732B2 |
White ink, ink accommodating container, recording device, recording method, and recorded matter
White ink includes a crystalline urethane resin and a coloring material. |
| US11285730B2 |
Liquid ejection apparatus and liquid filling method in liquid ejection apparatus
A liquid ejection apparatus includes a plurality of liquid ejection units ejecting different types of liquids. Each liquid ejection unit includes an ejection orifice which ejects a liquid, first and second liquid tanks which store the liquid, and a liquid flow path which connects the first liquid tank and the second liquid tank to each other across the ejection orifice. The liquid ejection apparatus further includes a cap member which covers of the ejection orifices of the plurality of liquid ejection units and forms a space sealed between the ejection orifices of the plurality of liquid ejection units and the cap member, and a pressure control mechanism which simultaneously pressurizes the first and second liquid tanks. |
| US11285729B2 |
Print material level sensing
A print material level sensor includes a power node to receive electrical power and a series of print material level sensing devices to receive electrical power from the power node. The print material level sensing devices are disposed at intervals to detect the presence of a print material at successive depth zones in a container. Each print material level sensing device includes a heater to emit heat at its depth zone and a sensor to sense heat at the depth zone. The sensor has control circuitry to turn on the heater of a first print material level sensing device at a first depth zone for a first time duration during the sensing of the first depth zone and to turn on the heater of a second print material level sensing device at a second depth zone for a second time duration during the sensing of the second depth zone. |
| US11285724B2 |
Waste liquid collecting device, liquid ejecting apparatus, and maintenance method of liquid ejecting apparatus
A waste liquid collecting device is a device which is located to face a nozzle surface in which nozzles of a liquid ejecting portion are disposed, which includes a waste liquid receiving member to receive a liquid to be discharged from the nozzles, and which collects the liquid, and the waste liquid receiving member has dripping waste liquid receiving areas which are provided with through-holes and which receive the liquid to drip down after being discharged from the nozzles and staying on the nozzle surface and flushing receiving areas which are not provided with the through-holes and which receive the liquid to be ejected from the nozzles. |
| US11285722B2 |
Inkjet head and piezoelectric actuator
An inkjet head includes a channel unit and a piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric actuator includes a first piezoelectric plate, a first electrode, a second piezoelectric plate, a second electrode, and a conductive member. The first piezoelectric plate includes a first surface. The first electrode is disposed on the first surface, and includes a first extending portion. The second piezoelectric plate includes a second surface. The second electrode is disposed on the second surface, and includes a second extending portion. The conductive member includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion. The first conductive portion is disposed on the first surface. The second conductive portion is disposed on the second surface. The conductive portion covers, in a first direction, a spacing that is located between the first extending portion and the second extending portion in a second direction. |
| US11285721B2 |
Piezoelectric printing device with single layer inner electrode
A piezoelectric printing device includes a substrate and a piezoelectric plate. At least one row of drop ejectors is disposed along a row direction. Each drop ejector includes a nozzle in fluid communication with a pressure chamber that is bounded by side walls. The piezoelectric plate has a first surface that is disposed proximate to the first side of the substrate. A bonding layer is disposed between the piezoelectric plate and the substrate. An electrode layer is disposed between the first surface of the piezoelectric plate and the bonding layer. The electrode layer includes a signal line corresponding to each pressure chamber. Each signal line leads to a signal input pad. The electrode layer also includes ground traces disposed on both sides of each pressure chamber. The ground traces are electrically connected to at least one common ground bus that is electrically connected to at least one ground return pad. |
| US11285720B2 |
Liquid discharging head
A liquid discharging head includes: a pressure chamber; a descender extending from the pressure chamber in a first direction; a communicating channel extending from the descender in a second direction crossing the first direction; a first return channel and a second return channel connecting the communicating channel and a return manifold; and a nozzle connected to the communicating channel. The first return channel and the second return channel are connected, with respect to the communicating channel, at facing positions, respectively, the facing positions facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the second direction; and the nozzle is provided, in the communicating channel, at a position which is offset from an axis of the descender, and which is sandwiched between a connecting location of the first return channel with respect the communicating channel and a connecting location of the second return channel with respect to the communicating channel. |
| US11285719B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid discharge head configured to discharge a liquid to a medium, a heater configured to heat the liquid in the liquid discharge head, and circuitry configured to cause the heater to heat the liquid in the liquid discharge head, cause the liquid discharge head to discharge the liquid heated by the heater to the medium as a discharge operation, cause the liquid discharge head to discharge the liquid heated by the heater to a portion other than the medium as a dummy discharge operation after the discharge operation, and cause the heater to stop heating the liquid in the liquid discharge head after the dummy discharge operation. |
| US11285715B2 |
Endless flexible belt for a printing system
A flexible belt is disclosed for use in a printing system. The belt comprises an endless strip which, in use, travels along a continuous path. Formations are provided along the sides of the strip which are capable of engaging with lateral tracks to place the belt under lateral tension, the lateral tracks further serving to constrain the belt to follow the continuous path. |
| US11285713B2 |
Screen printing apparatus
A screen printing apparatus includes a squeegee driver that lifts/lowers a first lifting/lowering shaft and a second lifting/lowering shaft; a link mechanism including a swinging member that pivots about a horizontal axis by lifting/lowering operations of the first lifting/lowering shaft and the second lifting/lowering shaft; a squeegee unit installed to the swinging member; and a controller that controls at least a height of the squeegee unit and an orientation of the squeegee unit in a rotating direction by controlling the squeegee driver. |
| US11285712B2 |
Method of making a patterned flexographic printing plate
An analog method of making a patterned flexographic printing plate, the method comprising impressing a flexible patterned substrate into an uncured soft photopolymer plate to form the patterned flexographic printing plate. |
| US11285710B2 |
Multilayer body
A multilayer body includes at least one layer (A) made of a polycarbonate resin (A) whose main repeating units include a unit (a-1) composed of an ether diol residue represented by the following formula (1) and a unit (a-2) composed of a diol residue represented by the following formula (2), and at least one layer (B) containing an aromatic polycarbonate resin (B), wherein the molar ratio of the unit (a-1) is 50 to 96 mol % and the molar ratio of the unit (a-2) is 4 to 50 mol %, with respect to 100 mol % of the total repeating units of the polycarbonate resin (A) and the proportion of the aromatic polycarbonate resin (B) in the layer (B) containing an aromatic polycarbonate resin (B) is 30% by weight or more, and the multilayer body is excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance, surface hardness, adhesion, and chemical resistance. In the formula (2), R1 and R2 each independently represent at least one group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkoxy group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms, an aralkyloxy group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms, a nitro group, an aldehyde group, a cyano group, and a carboxyl group, and when a plurality of R1 and R2 are present, they may be the same or different; a and b each represent an integer of 1 to 4; and W represents at least one bonding group selected from the group consisting of a single bond and a bonding group represented by the following formula (3). In the formula (3), R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R1, R9, and R10 each independently represent at least one group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and an aralkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and when a plurality of R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are present, they may be the same or different; R11, R12, R13, and R14 each independently represent at least one group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkenyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 atoms, and an aralkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and when a plurality of R11, R12, R13, and R14 are present, they may be the same or different; A represents a single bond, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; c represents an integer of 1 to 10; d represents an integer of 4 to 7; e represents an integer of 1 to 10; and f represents an integer of 1 to 100. |
| US11285709B1 |
Packaging for prefinished articles
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a protective packaging system suitable for use with a prefinished building article. The protective packaging system generally is designed to reduce shrink back of the flexible substrate after tension is applied. The protective packaging system generally comprises at least one outer layer, at least one core layer and at least one adhesive layer. One or more layers of the protective packaging system may include a roughening agent such that the flexible substrate will not “gloss” or burnish a coating on a prefinished building article. The protective packaging system may also include one or more biocides. |
| US11285708B2 |
Forgery prevention labels for high-temperature applications
Heat resistant brittle films can be made from impact-modified poly(meth)acrylimide, and forgery prevention labels can contain the heat resistant brittle films. The films can be advantageously prepared by extrusion and, depending on the desired purpose, can be designed to be transparent, translucent, or entirely non-transparent, e.g., white. Ideally, the brittle films and the forgery prevention labels containing the brittle films have no intended break points such as slits, perforation, etc. |
| US11285707B2 |
Lighter-than-air vehicle with a hull, a laminate for such hull and a method of production of such laminate
A lighter than air vehicle with a hull, a laminate for such hull and a method of production of such laminate A lighter-than-air vehicle comprising a hull of a laminate material with a reinforcing fibre layer, for example Zylon®, and a first, and optionally second, Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol film melt-bonded into the fibre layer. A weathering layer protects the fibres against UV degradation. |
| US11285704B2 |
Ultrathin graphene/polymer laminate films
According to one embodiment, a product includes a composite film comprising a polymer layer directly adjacent a graphene layer. According to another embodiment, a process includes layering a graphene layer onto a polymer layer to form a composite film. |
| US11285700B2 |
Multilayer laminate and method for producing multilayer printed wiring board using same
A multi-layered board includes: a middle conductive layer; a first dielectric layer that is disposed directly on a first surface of the middle conductive layer; a second dielectric layer that is disposed directly on a second surface of the middle conductive layer; a first outer surface conductive layer that is disposed directly on an outer side of the first dielectric layer; and a second outer surface conductive layer that is disposed directly on an outer side of the second dielectric layer. The first outer surface conductive layer serves as a first outer surface of the multi-layered board, and the second outer surface conductive layer serves as a second outer surface of the multi-layered board. The middle conductive layer is solidly formed over an entire planar direction of the multi-layered board. The first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer each independently have a thickness variation of 15% or less. |
| US11285695B2 |
Packaging container with reclosable lid and label
The present subject matter relates to a label lid for sealing an opening in a packaging container. The label comprises a facestock layer, a removable adhesive layer, a heat-seal layer, and an optional release coating, wherein the removable adhesive layer does not include a release liner. The removable adhesive layer can be coated on the heat-seal layer or the facestock layer. Optionally, a release coating can be applied to the heat-seal layer or the facestock layer. The composition of the layers used in specific arrangements provides unique performance characteristics for the label for improved sealing, reclosure, and matrix stripping properties. |
| US11285688B2 |
Fiber composite component, structural component, and production method
A fiber composite component, comprising a basic element which comprises fibers embedded in a matrix material. A production method for a fiber composite component. A structural component, comprising a support element and the reinforcement element and also a production method for a structural component. The fiber composite component comprises a base element, comprising fibers embedded in a matrix material, and a reinforcement element, comprising fibers embedded in a matrix material wherein the base element and the reinforcement element are interconnected, a hole leads through the base element and the reinforcement element, wherein fibers of the base element that are adjacent to the hole are severed, and fibers of the reinforcement element that are adjacent to the hole are continuous. |
| US11285687B2 |
Printing apparatus and method of creating printed material when connecting bar code reader
A printing apparatus includes: a conveyor configured to convey a printing medium; a printing device configured to perform printing on the printing medium conveyed by the conveyor; a connector configured to accept a connecting cable connectable to a code reader; a storage configured to store setting information indicating a setting of the code reader; and a controller configured to control the conveyor and the printing device. The controller being configured to execute a setting-code-printed-material creating processing in which the controller controls the conveyor and the printing device to create a setting-code printed material by printing a setting code corresponding to the setting information stored in the storage, on the printing medium. |
| US11285683B2 |
Container compressing arrangement
Container compressing arrangement, mountable in a reverse vending machine, for compacting empty containers, in particular beverage bottles or cans which are preferably made of plastic or metallic material, such as PET or tinned metal, the container compressing arrangement including: a first and a second rotatable roller, each of the rollers having a working surface arranged between two oppositely arranged ends, wherein the rollers are arranged adjacent to each other to rotate in opposite directions around a respective rotation axis in a common geometrical xz-plane; and wherein the working surface includes a plurality of ridges extending across the working surface, in an axial direction of the roller, and distributed in the circumferential direction of the working surface, each ridge having a longitudinal extension in the axial direction. |
| US11285682B2 |
Apparatus and a method for dewatering wood chips
In an apparatus (1) for dewatering wood material (2), a first roll (3) and a second roll (4) form a nip (N1) in which water can be pressed out of the wood chips (2). An endless permeable conveyor (5) is arranged to pass through the nip (N1) and carry wood chips (2) through the nip (N1). A method of dewatering wood material uses the inventive apparatus. |
| US11285678B2 |
Modular tool inserts for composite part manufacturing and related methods
Modular tool inserts for composite part manufacturing and related methods are described herein. An example method includes disposing a preform and a diaphragm assembly above a tool housing and disposing the diaphragm assembly on an upper perimeter surface of the tool housing that defines a cavity. The tool housing includes a docking station and a modular tool insert removably coupled to the docking station. The modular tool insert includes a mold disposed within the cavity. The method includes applying a vacuum within the cavity that pulls the diaphragm assembly, along with the preform, into the cavity such that the preform conforms to a shape of the mold. The method includes removing excess portions of the diaphragm assembly from around the modular tool insert and removing the modular tool insert, along with the diaphragm assembly and the preform, from the docking station. |
| US11285677B2 |
Roller interchange device
There is disclosed a roller interchange device 200 comprising: a support 202 for mounting on a composite material lay-up head 100; a plurality of roller mounts 208 for mounting respective rollers 312, 314. Each roller mount 208 is selectively moveable to a respective engaged position relative the support 202. The engaged position of each roller mount 208 corresponds to a respective roller being held at a compaction location relative the head when the support is mounted on the head. |
| US11285673B2 |
Machine-learning-based additive manufacturing using manufacturing data
Systems and methods for machine-learning-based additive manufacturing use a machine-learning model to process an input vector describing a new part transaction, thereby providing part optimization outputs and command initiation outputs to configure additive manufacturing of a new part. The machine-learning model is trained based on entries in a user experience database, each entry in the user experience database including data defining requirements for an additively manufactured part previously fabricated or attempted to be fabricated, specifications describing an additive manufacturing fabrication device, a selection of a raw material type fed to the fabrication device for fabrication of the additively manufactured part, a fabrication spatial orientation of the additively manufactured part within the fabrication device, a fabrication slicing resolution of the additively manufactured part, and a toolpath taken by the fabrication device in fabricating the additively manufactured part. |
| US11285672B2 |
Three-dimensional printer responsive to external vibrations
A three-dimensional printing system for manufacturing a three-dimensional article includes a build platform, a light engine, a sensor, and a controller. The build platform is for supporting the three-dimensional article. The light engine is for addressing the build plane for selectively solidifying the material layer onto an active surface. The sensor is mounted on the light engine and is configured to generate a signal based upon vibrations from an external source. The controller is configured to form layers of the three dimensional article. Concurrent with forming the layers, the controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensor, analyze the signal to compare received vibrations to a predetermined vibration threshold, and, if the received vibrations exceed the predetermined threshold, take further action. |
| US11285670B2 |
Laser fabrication additive system and method
A laser assembly for additive manufacturing which includes a first laser beam aligned in a first direction and a first partial reflecting fixed mirror positioned aligned with the first direction which reflects a first portion of the first laser beam in a second direction and an exponentially reduced remaining second portion of the first laser beam passes through the first partial reflecting fixed mirror in the first direction. The laser beam assembly further includes a first oscillating mirror positioned aligned with the second direction of the first portion of the first laser beam wherein the first portion of the first laser beam is refracted by the first oscillating mirror in a third direction. |
| US11285666B2 |
Rotary piston extruder head for 3D printer
The invention relates to the field of 3D printing, particularly to the extrusion method (Material Extrusion), i.e., the layer-by-layer deposition of a molten building material through an extruder head (an extruder). The present device allows for using a wide range of materials when printing, such as liquids, pastes, and melts (including metals), as well as for using pre-treated secondary raw materials. An extruder has, within a single housing, a loading chamber and a removable working chamber having a three-sided rotor (piston) moving therein and an eccentric drive shaft, as well as an extruder tip connected to the housing, said tip having a removable nozzle on its end, a built-in heat sensor, and a built-in heating element. At least one heating element and heat sensor are disposed within the housing. The extruder is disposed on a mounting frame having a drive motor, and said frame fastens to a moving platform of a 3D printer. |
| US11285664B2 |
In-situ resource preparation and utilization methods
Methods of collecting in-situ materials on a celestial body for return to Earth or another location and associated devices are described. These devices and methods facilitate collection of samples and creation of portions of the return spacecraft via an additive manufacturing device contained within the lander craft. The additive manufacturing device is configured to produce portions of the return spacecraft (e.g., sample return container, spacecraft structure, heat shield) and may also be configured to place samples within the spacecraft for return and analysis. |
| US11285662B2 |
Process for melting/sintering powder particles for layer-by-layer production of three-dimensional objects
A process for melting/sintering powder particles for layer-by-layer production of three-dimensional objects is performed by a) applying a layer of a powder material solidifiable under the action of electromagnetic radiation, b) heating the powder material to not more than 10 K below the melting point according to DIN 53765 by a radiation from a heat-radiating element whose maximum radiation intensity is at a wavelength of 5000 nm or at longer wavelengths, c) selective melting/sintering of at least a region of the powder material which corresponds to the cross section of the three-dimensional object, d) repeating steps a) to c) until the three-dimensional object is obtained. |
| US11285661B2 |
Powder for ceramic shaping and ceramic shaping method using the same
A powder for ceramic shaping to be used for obtaining a structure by repeating the execution of a process of sequential melting and solidification by irradiation of a laser beam contains inorganic compound particles and an organic compound, the organic compound being provided on the surfaces of the inorganic compound particles, and the organic compound has an absorption band that overlaps the wavelength of the laser beam. |
| US11285657B2 |
Manufacturing system with thermoforming for a cushioning footwear
A thermoforming system for forming a cushioning pod structure that includes a first and a second thermoforming station with each comprised of a film holder and a thermoforming mold holder. The system implements a thermal source that is moveable between the first thermoforming station and the second thermoforming station such that the film holders are between the thermal source and the respective thermoforming mold holder. The system also relies on intentional application of a vacuum source fluidly coupled to thermoforming stations and a movement mechanism configured to move the thermal source between the first thermoforming station and the second thermoforming station. Additional aspects contemplate the implementation of a positive pressure source to aid in the dislodgment of the formed portion, a cooling system to adjust mold temperatures, and/or a fan to efficiently thermoform the component. |
| US11285655B2 |
Method of manufacturing a plastic tank
A method for producing a plastic tank includes preparing a tank wall as a hot extrudate. A reinforcing sheet is then attached to at least one region of the outer layer of the hot extrudate. After introducing the attached reinforcing sheet and the hot extrudate into a shaping tool, the shaping tool performs shaping of the hot extrudate and the attached reinforcing sheet to form the tank wall, while simultaneously enhancing the attachment of the reinforcing sheet to the tank wall. |
| US11285652B2 |
No solid bed extruder screw
A no solid bed extruder screw for processing a material to a molten state has a body with a helical thread formed thereon, the thread having pushing and trailing surfaces. The body has an outer surface and extends longitudinally between feed and discharge ends. A channel for receiving the material to be processed is defined between the outer surface of the body and an outer diameter of the thread bounded by the pushing surface and the trailing surface of the thread. A volume of the channel decreases in a plurality of revolutions of the thread in a direction from the feed end to the discharge end. A channel depth between the pushing surface and the trailing surface decreases for a first portion of the channel toward the feed end and increases for a second portion of the channel toward the discharge end. |
| US11285650B2 |
Pellet based tooling and process for biodegradable component
An example starch-based material for forming a biodegradable component includes a mixture of a starch and an expansion additive. The starch has an amylose content of less than about 70% by weight. The expansion additive enhances the expansion and physical properties of the starch. A method of preparing a starch-based material is also disclosed and an alternate starch-based material for forming a biodegradable component is also disclosed. |
| US11285648B2 |
Moulding system with alignment monitoring system
The invention relates to a moulding system (100) comprising a structure (102), a fixed mould (104) fixed to the structure (102), a first mobile mould (106) mounted with translational mobility on the structure (102) between an open position in which the first mobile mould (106) is away from the fixed mould (104) and a closed position in which the first mobile (106) is against the fixed mould (104), and a monitoring system (150) which comprises: a first reference surface (152) solidly fixed to the fixed mould (104) and parallel to the direction of translational movement (50) of the first mobile mould (106), a first sensor (154) solidly fixed to the first mobile mould (106) which comes to bear against the first reference surface (152) and is configured to measure a first distance perpendicular to the first reference surface (152), and a control unit (156) which is connected to the first sensor (154) and which is configured to detect a deviation in the first distance measured by the first sensor (154) with respect to a first tolerance band. |
| US11285646B2 |
Method for molding a closure and gasket combination
What is presented is a method of forming a closure with a sealing gasket in an injection molding machine that has a center rotating cube. The center rotating cube comprises a plurality of mold back halves each comprising cores and a thread unscrewing mechanism. Each core is shaped to form a closure that has a thread and an anti-rotation feature. The method comprises the steps of forming a closure with a through hole, rotating the core to create a gap between the formed closure and the core, and injecting a compressible material through the through hole and into the gap to form a sealing gasket. |
| US11285642B2 |
Moulding apparatus for forming a fastening device
A molding apparatus (10) for forming a retaining device. The molding apparatus (10) comprises a molding strip (12) and a molding support (24). The molding strip (12) has an inside face (14), an outside face (16), and a plurality of through cavities (18) extending from the outside face (16) to the inside face (14), the molding strip (12) extending in a longitudinal direction (X) and presenting both a transverse direction (Y) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X), and also a height direction (Z) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X) and to the transverse direction (Y). The inside face (14) is configured to press against a molding face (26) of the molding support (24), wherein the inside face (14) of the molding strip (12) and/or the molding face (26) of the molding support (24) includes an array of passages, the array of passages forming vents and connecting together the cavities (18) when the molding strip (12) is pressed against the molding support (24). |
| US11285641B2 |
Methods and systems for forming curved composite charges for stringers
Described are methods and systems for manufacturing curved composite stringers. Such composite stringers may have in-plane and/or out-of-plane bends, which are formed while shaping composite charges. Specifically, a composite charge is shaped using a pallet, comprising a plurality of independent pallet portions, rotatably coupled to each other. A hat portion is formed when a part of this charge is conformed to a cavity in the pallet. The pallet portions are rotated relative to each other while forming the hat portion and/or when the hat portion already conforms to the cavity. In some examples, the die is bent together with the charge, when the pallet portions are rotated. This rotation produces one or more of in-plane and/or out-of-plane bends. In some examples, flange portions of the composite charge are positioned in a temporary orientation, e.g., to enable bending of the charge and reduce wrinkles. |
| US11285635B2 |
Additive manufacturing of complex objects using refractory matrix materials
A method for the manufacture of a three-dimensional object using a refractory matrix material is provided. The method includes the additive manufacture of a green body from a powder-based refractory matrix material followed by densification via chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). The refractory matrix material can be a refractory ceramic (e.g., silicon carbide, zirconium carbide, or graphite) or a refractory metal (e.g., molybdenum or tungsten). In one embodiment, the matrix material is deposited according to a binder-jet printing process to produce a green body having a complex geometry. The CVI process increases its density, provides a hermetic seal, and yields an object with mechanical integrity. The residual binder content dissociates and is removed from the green body prior to the start of the CVI process as temperatures increase in the CVI reactor. The CVI process selective deposits a fully dense coating on all internal and external surfaces of the finished object. |
| US11285633B2 |
Method for the acetylation of wood
The present invention provides a method for the acetylation of wood comprising treating the wood with an acetylation medium under wood acetylation reaction conditions and drying the acetylated wood, wherein the drying comprises at least two steps, wherein the wood is first dried with a first drying medium and then with a second drying medium. |
| US11285628B2 |
Razor cartridge connector
A safety razor has a handle with an extension having a pair of depressions to each receive a respective one of two detents of a razor cartridge and which extension provides cartridge support structure that engages a recess of the razor cartridge. The razor cartridge has a blade unit and a connector. The recess of the razor cartridge is in part defined by opposed walls of the connector providing a floor and a ceiling and the two detents are on the floor and extend into the recess. The floor has a slot between the two detents and the slot is sized such that deflection of any one detent on its respective floor portion is substantially independent of deflection of the other detent on its respective floor portion. |
| US11285627B2 |
Shaving unit and shaving appliance
A shaving appliance and a shaving unit are described. The shaving unit has a rotary cutter having a plurality of cutter blades that are provided with a cutting edge. The shaving track includes hair-entry slots that, seen in the direction of movement, have a frontal edge and a rear edge. A slot angle (α) defined as an angle of inclination between the frontal edges (48, 148) of the hair-entry slots. A shearing angle (δ), defined as a difference between the slot angle (α) and an angle of inclination (β) of cutting edges of cutter blades with respect to the radial direction. The shearing angle (δ) is defined at an actual point where the frontal edges and the cutting edges cooperate. |
| US11285626B2 |
Folding knife with locking linkage assembly
In one representative embodiment, a folding knife comprises a blade having a tang portion, a first linking element, a second linking element, and a handle. The blade can be translatable between a storage position and a use position. The first linking element can be pivotably coupled to the tang portion at a first pivot axis and the second linking element can be pivotably coupled to the tang portion at a second pivot axis. The handle can be pivotably coupled to the first and second linking elements at third and fourth pivot axes, respectively. The handle can have a first locking surface configured to resist movement of the blade in a first direction and a second locking surface configured to resist movement of the blade in an opposing second direction. |
| US11285620B2 |
Hand apparatus
The hand apparatus includes: a grasper that grasps a work; a grasper driving portion that causes the grasper to operate at a first position at which the grasper grasps the work, a second position at which the grasper is open widest, and a third position between the first position and the second position; a hand mechanism portion having a pair of hand portions that holds both ends in a width direction of the work grasped by the grasper and capable of varying an opening position of the pair of hand portions; an operating portion provided so as to be interlocked with an operation of the grasper and being connectable to the hand mechanism portion; and an actuator that causes the grasper to advance and retract, wherein when the grasper is at the second position, the hand mechanism portion is connected to the operating portion to vary the opening position of the pair of hand portions by being interlocked with the advancing and retracting movement of the grasper according to the actuator, and when the grasper is at the first position or the third position, the hand mechanism portion is disconnected from the operating portion to fix the opening position of the pair of hand portions. |
| US11285619B2 |
Robot hand and robot
A robot hand includes holding members radially receiving a tape reel between flat-plate-shape main bodies facing each other, and an actuator configured to open and close the holding members. The holding members are openable and closable between a reel hold position and a tape pull-out position, the reel hold position is a position at which a distance between inner surfaces of the main bodies is greater than a distance between outer surfaces of pair of side plates of the tape reel, the tape pull-out position is a position at which a distance between outer surface of the main bodies is smaller than a distance between inner surfaces of the pair of side plates. The holding members include rail portions and cut-outs provided in the rail portions. |
| US11285618B2 |
Grip apparatus and robot having the same
A grip apparatus is provided. The grip apparatus includes: a housing formed therein with an accommodation space opened downward to accommodate an object; an elastic membrane provided in the accommodation space and surrounding the object; a fastening member at least partially positioned between an inner periphery of the housing and the elastic membrane to fasten the elastic membrane; and a winder configured to pull the fastening member by winding the fastening member. |
| US11285617B2 |
Modular articulating gripper
A gripper including a base, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, at least one actuator disposed within the base, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one actuator and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one middle segment and the distal segment are configured for gripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a first direction and ungripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction. |
| US11285613B2 |
Robot vision image feature extraction method and apparatus and robot using the same
The present disclosure provides a robot visual image feature extraction method as well as an apparatus and a robot using the same. The method includes: collecting image data through visual sensor(s) of the robot, and collecting angular velocity data through inertial sensor(s) of the robot; calculating a relative pose between image frames in the image data based on the angular velocity data; extracting feature points of the first image frame in the image data; calculating a projection position of each feature point of the k-th image frame in the k+1-th image frame based on a relative pose between the k-th image frame and the k+1-th image frame; and searching for each feature point in the projection position in the k+1-th image frame, and performing a synchronous positioning and a mapping based on the searched feature point. In this manner, the feature points of dynamic objects are eliminated. |
| US11285608B2 |
Server and robot system including the same
Disclosed is a robot system including a plurality of robots and a server for communicating with the robots and monitoring and controlling the state of the robots, wherein the robots include different kinds of robots, and the server provides an integrated user interface including information about the different kinds of robots to a client. |
| US11285605B2 |
End effector for engaging the flexible packaging materials of parcels
An end effector for engaging flexible packaging materials includes a frame, along with a first and second wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the frame. The first wheel and the second wheel are mounted to the frame relative to each other so that the outer surfaces of the two wheels are positioned opposite of each other. The first wheel and the second wheel can be driven in opposing directions to effectively define a roller intake which can be used to draw the flexible packaging materials of a target parcel between the first wheel and the second wheel. The end effector of the present invention can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging the flexible packaging materials of a parcel. |
| US11285603B2 |
Information processing apparatus, control method, robot system, and storage medium
The information processing apparatus includes an estimation unit to estimate information indicating a holding success possibility from an image of a plurality of the target objects by using a pre-trained model that estimates the information indicating the holding success possibility in at least one or more partial regions, a determination unit to determine a holding region for the robot to hold the target object among the partial regions based on the information indicating the holding success possibility, and a control unit to move the robot based on the holding region and cause the robot to perform a holding operation on the target object. In a case where the holding operation performed on the target object by the robot is failed, the determination unit determines a partial region, among the partial regions, satisfying a predetermined condition as a next holding region based on the information indicating the holding success possibility. |
| US11285599B2 |
Mobile device for grasping and active release of objects
A three-dimensional (3D) untethered mobile actuator having the following parts: (a) a substrate having two or more magnetized panels, and (b) a frame that connects the magnetized panels, the magnetized panels being made of a polymer with embedded permanent magnetic particles, each magnetized panel of the 3D untethered mobile actuator having a magnetic moment in a different direction than a next neighboring panel, and the 3D untethered mobile actuator having a structural configuration that changes between a substantially flat structural configuration in the absence of a magnetic field, and an actuated structural configuration when under influence of a magnetic field. Methods of manufacturing and using the 3D mobile actuator and a system that includes the 3D mobile actuator are provided. |
| US11285596B2 |
Working tool
A working tool has a working head and a body device. In an embodiment, an electric motor having a drive shaft with a longitudinal axis, and a transmission are connected to each other and are in the body device. In an embodiment, the working head is a hydraulic cylinder with a hydraulic piston that can be moved between extended and retracted positions in a direction of travel. A hydraulic medium pump and a drive for the hydraulic medium are provided in the body device. In an embodiment, the transmission is connected to the electric motor so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis in such a way that it is limited by a limit stop. In an embodiment, the hydraulic cylinder is attached to the body device so as to be movable in the direction of travel that it is limited by a limit stop. |
| US11285595B2 |
Hand-held power tool
A manual machine tool having a drive motor, a gearbox and a tool holder, wherein a motor drive of the drive motor with a gearbox drive of the gearbox and a gearbox of the drive that is rotatable about an axis of rotation are coupled to the tool holder in a manner which permits rotation, wherein the gearbox has a first switching gear element and a second switching gear element, which can be adjusted in a linear manner by means of an actuating device in each case between a first setting position and a second setting position relative to the gearbox housing, wherein the actuating device is coupled to the switching gear elements and has an actuating part which is pivotably mounted relative to a machine housing of the manual machine tool about an actuating pivot axis and can be actuated manually by an operator of the manual machine tool, wherein the first switching gear element can be adjusted in a linear manner along its setting axis by means of a pivot movement of the actuating part about the actuating pivot axis using a deflecting gear. |
| US11285594B2 |
Hammer drill
A hammer drill is provided including a motor, an electrical power circuit arranged to provide power to the motor, a tool holder arranged to hold a cutting tool, and a drive transmission operable in at least two modes of operation. A mode change mechanism is provided to switch the drive transmission between the at least two modes of operation, and at least one electrical switch is located within the electrical power circuit to provide power to the motor. Hammer drill further includes lock-on mechanism is configured to lock the at least one switch in the closed state when it is activated, a controller configured to control an operation of the motor, and an electrical power circuit configured to provide power to controller. The motor is prevented from operating when no power is provided to the controller. |
| US11285590B2 |
Method, monitoring node and computer program of monitoring energy flow in a tightening tool
A method performed by a monitoring node associated with a tool communication network of monitoring energy flow in a tightening tool connected to the communication network includes receiving, from the tightening tool, parameter values relating to current fed (I) into the tightening tool, angle (α) of a rotor in the tightening tool and torque (T) applied to a joint by the tightening tool. The method also includes calculating energy input to the tightening tool based on the received parameter values, calculating energy transferred to the joint by the tightening tool based on the received parameter values relating to the torque applied to the joint by the tightening tool and the angle (α) of the rotor in the tightening tool. The method further includes detecting that the calculated energy input deviates from the calculated energy transferred to the joint by more than a predetermined value. |
| US11285581B2 |
Hand tool
A hand tool includes a head comprising a pair of opposing jaws. Each jaw includes a cutting edge. The hand tool also includes a first handle and a second handle which pivot through a first plane to move the hand tool between an open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the hand tool also includes a lock pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position through a second plane distinct from the first plane. In some embodiments, the hand tool also includes a basket having a first basket section removably attached to one of the pair of jaws and a second basket section removably attached to the other of the pair of jaws. |
| US11285580B2 |
Rust inhibiting system and method of use
A rust inhibiting process for cleaning and protecting a target object is disclosed. Comprising mixing at least a rust inhibitor and a fluid into a slurry mixture, spraying the slurry mixture at the target object from within a reservoir of a slurry blasting system, separating a tarnished top layer and a parent metal of the target object with a slurry stream, cleaning the parent metal with the rust inhibitor, preventing the parent metal from impregnating with contaminants during cleaning with the rust inhibitor, and protecting the parent metal with the rust inhibitor after spraying is complete. The slurry stream comprises the slurry mixture of the slurry blasting system being sprayed with the slurry blasting system. The slurry blasting system comprises a tank. |
| US11285579B2 |
Method for producing bearing components
A method for producing bearing components includes providing a first bearing component, a second bearing component, a first production line, and a second production line. The first production line has a first grinding machine, a first honing machine, a first measuring unit, and a first conveyor unit. The second production line has a second grinding machine, a second honing machine, and a second conveyor unit. The method also includes grinding and honing the first bearing component, measuring a first dimension of the first bearing component, grinding and honing the second bearing component, and combining the first bearing component and the second bearing component to form a roller bearing or a slide bearing. The first production line and the second production line are operated in a synchronized manner such that the second grinding machine or the second honing machine is operated under closed-loop control using the first dimension. |
| US11285578B2 |
Grinding apparatus
A height of an upper surface of a sub-chuck table is measured by a holding surface measuring unit in contact with the upper surface of the sub-chuck table. A height of a holding surface of a chuck table is measured by an upper surface height measuring unit in contact with the holding surface of the chuck table. A first difference between the height of the upper surface of the sub-chuck table and the height of the holding surface of the chuck table is calculated. A workpiece is held on the holding surface, and the height of the upper surface of the sub-chuck table is calculated again by the holding surface measuring unit. The upper surface height measuring unit is brought into contact with the upper surface of the workpiece by vertically moving it, and the height of the upper surface of the workpiece is measured. |
| US11285575B2 |
Minimum quantity lubrication tool priming method
A method of priming a minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) tool includes determining a category of the tool, supplying a short-prime MQL dosage if the tool is a first category or if both a second category and lubricated within a first predetermined timeframe, and supplying a long-prime MQL dosage if the tool is the second category and has not been lubricated within the predetermined timeframe. The category is based on internal passage complexity of the tool. |
| US11285571B1 |
Fuel nozzle seal removal tool
A system comprises a holder including a mounting feature configured to mount to a flange of a fuel injector and a block including a mounting feature configured to mount to a side of the flange that is opposite from the holder. The system includes, punch configured to pass through at least one punch aperture in the block. The punch aperture is configured to guide a tip of the punch into position to deform a c-seal seated in a seal channel of the flange. A method for using the system using the system is also disclosed. |
| US11285570B2 |
Method of manufacturing engine valve intermediate product with boss portion
A method of manufacturing an engine valve intermediate product with a boss portion formed in integral fashion at an outer circumferential surface at an intermediate location on a stem forming portion. The manufacturing method may comprise a stem retaining operation in which an intermediate location of the stem forming portion is retained by a plurality of intermediate jigs removably installable radially with respect to a center of the stem forming portion, and a base end portion is retained by a base end jig. The manufacturing method may further comprise a stem enlarging operation in which compressive forces are applied from both ends of the intermediate product and the boss portion is formed as the intermediate product is made to rotate and alternating loads that cause tensile forces and compressive forces to act in repeated and alternating fashion at the outer circumferential surface of the stem forming portion are applied. |
| US11285569B2 |
Soldering material based on Sn Ag and Cu
The invention relates to a soldering material comprising an alloy that in addition to Sn (tin) as the major constituent, comprises 10 wt. % or less Ag (silver), 10 wt. % or less Bi (bismuth), 10 wt. % or less Sb (antimony) and 3 wt. % or less Cu (copper). Furthermore, the invention relates to a soldering material comprising a plurality of soldering components with such alloy compositions and contents in the soldering material that on fusing the soldering components an alloy is formed that comprises Sn, Ag, Bi, Sb and Cu in the abovementioned alloy contents. |
| US11285565B2 |
Laser processing method
A wafer held on a chuck table is processed by applying a laser beam to the wafer. The laser processing method includes positioning a height detecting unit in a work area of the wafer where the laser beam is to be applied, relatively moving the chuck table and the height detecting unit along a forward path in an X direction, detecting the height of the upper surface of the wafer along the forward path by using the height detecting unit, and storing height information at plural X coordinates on the forward path into a memory; and relatively moving the chuck table and the height detecting unit along a backward path in the X direction, detecting the height of the upper surface of the wafer along the backward path by using the height detecting unit, and storing height information at plural X coordinates on the backward path into the memory. |
| US11285558B2 |
Multiple input welding vision system
Welding headwear comprises one or more image sensors, processing circuitry, and a display. The image sensor(s) are operable to capture an image of an unpowered weld torch as the torch passes along a joint of a workpiece to be welded. The processing circuitry is operable to: determine, through processing of pixel data of the image, one or more welding parameters as the torch passes along the joint to be welded; generate, based on the one or more welding parameters, a simulated weld bead; and superimpose on the image, in real time as the torch passes along the joint, the simulated weld bead on the joint. The display is operable to present, in real time as the torch passes along the joint, the image with the simulated bead overlaid on it. |
| US11285557B2 |
Dual wire welding or additive manufacturing system
A welding or additive manufacturing wire drive system includes a first drive roll and a second drive roll. One or both of the drive rolls has a circumferential groove for simultaneously driving both of a first wire electrode and a second wire electrode located between the drive rolls in the circumferential groove. A sensor device generates a signal or data corresponding to a consumed or remaining amount of one or both of the wire electrodes. The first wire electrode contacts the second wire electrode within the circumferential groove. The first wire electrode further contacts a first sidewall portion of the circumferential groove. The second wire electrode further contacts a second sidewall portion of the circumferential groove. Both of the wire electrodes are offset from a base portion of the circumferential groove, said base portion extending between the first sidewall portion and the second sidewall portion of the circumferential groove. |
| US11285555B2 |
Wire electrical discharge machining device
In a wire electrical discharge machining device, a wire electrode released from a wire bobbin can be supplied toward a wire electrical discharge machining portion without generating permanently bending or twisting. A first pulley, which receives a wire electrode fed out from a wire bobbin and delivers the wire electrode to the downstream side, is disposed to wind the wire electrode WE to a first delivery position of an outer peripheral portion opposite to a first reception position across a central portion in a radial direction and deliver the wire electrode WE downward. The first pulley is swingable in the horizontal direction with one end in the radial direction as a fulcrum. The swing fulcrum is disposed, in the width direction of the wire bobbin, within a range from one end to the other end in the width direction of the wire bobbin. |
| US11285554B2 |
Dust guard for circular saws
An improved design for a dust shroud providing an airflow conduit for collecting dust off a work piece and a saw blade is disclosed. The dust shroud is configured with either one or two extending and telescoping lower rigid jaws that are durable and can engage a work piece at different angles. A novel roller is additionally provided for moving along a work piece. |
| US11285548B2 |
Single-sided three-way indexable milling insert having high void volume to material volume ratio and insert mill therefor
A single-sided three-way indexable milling insert for feed milling operations, includes a positive basic shape, a rake surface, a peripheral surface including side abutment surfaces, a base bearing surface and a screw hole connecting the rake and base bearing surfaces. The insert has a cutting edge including exactly three main cutting sub-edges and three secondary cutting sub-edges. A material volume VF of the cutting insert and a void volume VS of the insert fulfill the condition VS/VF≥0.30. |
| US11285542B2 |
Devices and methods for unpacking an object manufactured by layered application
Described are devices and methods for unpacking a three-dimensional object, manufactured in a swap container by layer-by-layer application and selective solidification of a powdery structural material, from the structural material that surrounds the object and has remained unsolidified, comprising a turning device that rotates the swap container from an upright position into an unloading position for discharging the unsolidified structural material, wherein the turning device comprises a drive unit by which the three-dimensional object is displaceable into a removal position relative to the swap container), following the unpacking of the unsolidified structural material. |
| US11285541B2 |
Method for producing three-dimensional molded object
The method for producing a three-dimensional molded object comprises a placing step, a molding step, and an upper surface processing step. The placing step is a step of placing a base plate and a mounting plate within a molding region. A first material powder layer is formed on the base plate; and the base plate is fixed to the mounting plate at a central part of the base plate to an extent that the base plate is not displaced. The molding step is a step of laminating sintered layers to form a sintered body. The sintered layers are laminated by repeatedly spreading material powder to form a material powder layer and irradiating the material powder layer with a beam to form the sintered layer. The upper surface processing step is a step of planarizing an upper surface of the sintered body to form a processed surface. |
| US11285538B2 |
Tooling assembly and method for aligning components for a powder bed additive manufacturing repair process
A tooling assembly and method of aligning a plurality of components for a repair process in an additive manufacturing machine includes positioning the plurality of components such that a repair surface of each of the plurality of components contacts an alignment plate, e.g., under the force of gravity or using biasing members. The method further includes surrounding the alignment plate with containment walls to define a reservoir around the plurality of components and dispensing a fill material, such as wax or a potting material, into the reservoir which is configured for fixing a relative position of the plurality of components when the fill material is solidified. |
| US11285535B2 |
Press-tool
A press-tool for manufacturing a cutting insert green body includes a first and a second punch movable along a first pressing axis. A first and a second die member are movable towards an end position. The first and the second die members are configured to form, in the end position, a die cavity. A core extends between and through the die cavity when the first and the second die member are in the end position. At least a first core portion is arranged to form the core, wherein the at least first core portion is arranged in the first or the second die member such that the at least first core portion is moved together with the first or the second die member. |
| US11285533B2 |
Composition and method
A composite iron-based powder mix suitable for soft magnetic applications such as inductor cores. Also, a method for producing a soft magnetic component and the component produced by the method. An iron-based powder composition including a mixture of: (a) phosphorous coated atomized iron particles which are further coated by a silicate layer; (b) phosphorous coated iron alloy particles, the iron alloy particles of 7% to 13% by weight silicon, 4% to 7% by weight aluminium, the balance being iron; and (c) a silicone resin. |
| US11285530B2 |
Roll mantle, roll body and method of forming same
A roll mantle or roll body configured to be mounted on a shaft of a roll line of a continuous casting apparatus, the roll mantle or roll body being formed by casting and having at least one internal channel. The roll mantle or roll body has a first end region, a second end region and a central region in between the first end region, and the second end region extends along at least 50% of the length of the roll mantle or roll body. The at least one internal channel may be located in the central region and may include a feature such as a pattern or projection. |
| US11285527B2 |
Methods of assembly for wedge clutch with wedge chain
A method of assembling a clutch includes assembling a wedge chain by connecting a plurality of wedges together with links such that the wedges are movable relative to each other, and wrapping the wedge chain around an inner race. The method further includes connecting an end one of the links to an end one of the wedges to secure the chain to the inner race. The may also include installing the inner race into an outer race such that the wedge chain is radially disposed between the inner and outer races. |
| US11285519B2 |
Automatic disinfection device for VR self-service machine
The present utility model discloses an automatic disinfection device for a VR self-service machine, which is composed of two parts, a head display disinfection device and a joy stick disinfection device. The head display disinfection device comprises a light tube fixing base, a disinfecting light tube, a fixing bolt and a power line. The disinfection light tube installed on two sides of an inner wall of a VR self-service head display storage device. The joy stick disinfection device comprises a disinfecting light bulb installed under the back plate of a VR self-service machine through a back plate attachment, the and a protective cover is installed in front of the disinfecting light bulb. |
| US11285512B2 |
System, method and apparatus for a vacuum driven gold sifter
A system and method for a vacuum driven separating device is disclosed. |
| US11285505B2 |
Waterfall sink
A waterfall sink has a series of contours as elevationally spaced apart upper steps separated by vertically extending walls extending from an upper surface of to a bottom surface to form a partial sink bowl. The bottom surface directs fluid from the partial sink bowl off a side edge to then downwardly proceed to a drain below the bottom surface. Many embodiments have a channel extending into a side surface along the side which receives the fluid from the partial bowl. Some embodiments have side steps which coordinate with the upper steps to form a continuous partial perimeter. Water from a faucet directed into the partial bowl proceeds above the bottom surface and over the side edge downwardly like a waterfall. |
| US11285501B2 |
Device and method for binding dust
The invention relates to an apparatus for the binding of dust, comprising a binder reservoir, which provides liquid binder which is under pressure,a binder line which is connected to the binder reservoir, wherein there is connected to the binder line at least one spray nozzle which may be located in the vicinity of a dust source. The apparatus is in particular so designed that large areas, which may extend over distances of several 100 m, may be supplied with binder, which may also be discharged, with these dimensions, in pulses at short intervals (1 second up to a few minutes). |
| US11285500B2 |
Liquid container, and electrostatic atomizing apparatus with liquid container
The liquid container according to the present disclosure is a liquid container to be detachably attached to the main body portion of an apparatus. The liquid container includes a container main body, a ventilation hole, and a lid. The container main body includes an upper portion, a bottom portion, and side portions connecting the upper portion and the bottom portion. The container main body is capable of storing a liquid. The ventilation hole penetrates the upper portion of the container main body. The lid is disposed on an inner side of the container main body and, when the liquid is stored in the container main body, is capable of closing or opening the ventilation hole according to a change in a surface of the liquid. The lid includes a fulcrum positioned closer to the side portion of the container main body than to the ventilation hole. The lid is pivotable around the fulcrum with respect to the ventilation hole. |
| US11285498B2 |
Electrostatic spray drying nozzle assembly
An electrostatic sprayer operable at high flow rates and low pressures particularly suitable for spray drying. The sprayer includes an elongated body having a downstream spray nozzle assembly through which electrically charged liquid is directed via a central feed tube within the nozzle body and atomizing air is supplied via an annular passage about the liquid feed tube. In one embodiment, the nozzle assembly is an external mix cluster head spray nozzle assembly having a plurality of circumferentially spaced metallic spray tips. In another embodiment, the spray nozzle is an internal mix nozzle assembly having a spray tip with an internal mixing chamber for atomizing liquid prior to discharge. |
| US11285496B2 |
Hydrocyclone reject chamber
A reject chamber for use with a hydrocyclone for separating a fiber suspension into a heavy fraction substantially containing heavy contaminants and a light fiber fraction substantially containing fibers, the reject chamber having an internal cavity, a reject inlet into the internal cavity, and a reject outlet out of the internal cavity, the longitudinal axis of the reject outlet being angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the reject inlet. The reject chamber has a stem that extends into the internal cavity at the elbow of the reject chamber, and at least two bumps, each of which extend into the chamber on opposite sides of the stem, the reject chamber taken along a cross section through the stem and between the bumps having symmetrical sides. |
| US11285495B2 |
Multistage cyclone and surface cleaning apparatus having same
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a cyclone having a plurality of tangential air inlets. Each tangential air inlet is formed of a sidewall and an end wall. The tangential air inlet has an inlet port which is positioned to face a wall of the cyclone chamber. The tangential air inlets have a flow straightener provided on a radial inner or outer side. |
| US11285491B2 |
Polymerized metal catalyst air cleaner
An air filtration system has a housing. The housing has an inlet, a filter unit, an outlet, and a fan that pulls air into the inlet, pushes the air through the outlet, and has the air pass through the filter unit. The filter unit has a first metallic plate, a second metallic plate and a frame unit. The first and second metallic plate (a) is coated with a dielectric conducting and antimicrobial agent polymer layer, and (b) respectively has a first and second plurality of apertures. The second apertures do not align with the first apertures when the first and second plates are properly positioned in the housing. The frame unit ensures plates are properly positioned in the housing. |
| US11285490B2 |
Background defocusing and clearing in ferrofluid-based capture assays
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for extracting particles from a ferrofluid. Such methods may comprise receiving a flow of ferrofluid comprising target particles and background particles and generating a first, focusing magnetic field to focus the target particles towards a capture region. The capture region may capture the target particles and a plurality of background particles. A second, defocusing magnetic field may be configured to remove background particles from the capture region. A detector may be used to detect the target particles bound to the target region. |
| US11285488B2 |
Thermocycling of a block comprising multiple sample
The present invention relates to the field of high throughput analysis of samples. In particular, the present invention is directed to a device, a System and a method for simultaneous tempering of multiple samples. More particular, the invention relates to the simultaneous thermocycling of multiple samples to perform PCR in a microtiter plate format. |
| US11285486B2 |
Cover assembly and related methods of use
A cover assembly may include a tray assembly frame, a first cover supported by the tray assembly frame, the first cover extending in a first plane and defining one or more first openings; a second cover supported by the tray assembly frame, the second cover extending in a second plane and defining one or more second openings, wherein the first and second planes are different planes, and wherein the second cover is disposed above the first cover. The cover assembly may include one or more tray holders, each tray holder being configured to hold at least one tray in an upright orientation, wherein each tray holder is moveable between an open position and a closed position, the tray holders being accessible for loading or removing the trays in the open position, and the tray holders being positioned beneath the first and second covers in the closed position. |
| US11285485B1 |
Test tube with an internal member and test tube with a narrowed region at its closed end
A test tube may include: an annular body having an open first end, a closed second end, a longitudinal surface extending between the open first end and the closed second end and enveloping a hollow interior of the annular body and a central longitudinal axis; wherein the longitudinal surface of the annular body may include: a first longitudinal portion that may include the open first end of the annular body and having a substantially circular cross-section; and a second longitudinal portion that may include: a first longitudinal side having a substantially circular-arc cross-section; and a second longitudinal side tapering in a longitudinal direction of the annular body towards the closed second end of the annular body. |
| US11285483B2 |
Cell observation system and cell observation method
A cell observation system observes a cell moving in a flow path with a fluid, and includes a first observation apparatus, a second observation apparatus, and a control device. The first observation apparatus includes an objective lens and a line camera. The second observation apparatus includes an objective lens and an area camera. The control device analyzes first imaging data output from the first observation apparatus to determine whether the cell satisfies a specific condition, instructs the area camera to output second imaging data of the cell determined to satisfy the specific condition, and analyzes the second imaging data output from the second observation apparatus to determine whether the cell is a specific cell. |
| US11285478B2 |
Microfluidic siphoning array for nucleic acid quantification
In some aspects, the present disclose provides methods for amplifying and quantifying nucleic acids. Methods for amplifying and quantifying nucleic acids comprise isolating a sample comprising nucleic acid molecules into a plurality of microchambers, performing a polymerase chain reaction on the plurality of microchambers, and analyzing the results of the polymerase chain reaction. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides devices consistent with the methods herein. |
| US11285474B2 |
Acoustofluidic components and process for their preparation
Acoustofluidic components in which at least one microfluidic element and at least one acoustic transducer element are arranged on a piezoelectric substrate and/or on a piezoelectric layer on a non-piezoelectric substrate and/or on a non-piezoelectric substrate on a piezoelectric layer. The at least one microfluidic element is arranged in at least one propagation direction of an acoustic wave excited by the acoustic transducer element and the at least one microfluidic element prepared at least partially by lamination and photolithographic structuring comprises a base, walls and a top. At least the top is prepared by lamination and photolithographic structuring, and the microfluidic element has top thicknesses of 0.01 to 10 times the wavelength of the acoustic wave excited by the acoustic transducer element. |
| US11285471B2 |
Portable controlled micro-environment device for modular bio-processing
Apparatus and associated methods relate to an adaptable microenvironment for cellular and biological processing in a traceable, transportable unit. In an illustrative example, an apparatus consists of one or more portable cell tissue containment modules that may be removably interconnected to perform a processing step and/or transfer the stored medium to another module. Associated apparatus and methods are proposed to ensure non-contaminating mechanical or fluid communication between a plurality of modules or between a module and peripheral equipment, to limit process errors such as steps performed out of order, and to intrinsically manage identification of tissue samples with accompanying process data in a manner that decreases risk of mislabeling or otherwise mishandling a sample at all stages of the production and treatment process. |
| US11285470B2 |
Method of designing a low-pressure chamber
Provided is a method of designing a low-pressure chamber that provides a preset air pressure corresponding to a predetermined altitude. The method may include the steps of: calculating a predetermined error range of the preset air pressure, and calculating an amount and types of materials of a getter to be inserted into the low-pressure chamber based on the error range and a total volume of the low-pressure chamber. |
| US11285464B2 |
Multi-metallic catalyst doped with phosphorus and yttrium
The invention relates to a catalyst comprising a support, at least one noble metal M, tin, phosphorus and yttrium, the content of phosphorus element being less than or equal to 1% by weight, and the content of yttrium being less than or equal to 1% by weight relative to the mass of the catalyst. The invention also relates to the process for preparing the catalyst and to the use thereof in reforming. |
| US11285463B1 |
Bimetallic catalyst for catalytic partial oxidation of hydrocarbons
A bimetallic catalyst composition containing a mesh substrate having supported thereon an alumina washcoat on which are impregnated bimetallic particles of rhodium and ruthenium in specified amounts. A process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon, such as methane or natural gas, involving contacting the hydrocarbon with an oxidant in the presence of the aforementioned bimetallic catalyst under reaction conditions sufficient to produce synthesis gas, that is, to a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. |
| US11285461B2 |
Catalyst system and process utilizing the catalyst system
This invention relates to a catalyst system comprising (a) at least one layer of a first catalyst comprising a dehydrogenation active metal on a solid support; (b) at least one layer of a second catalyst comprising a metal oxide; and (c) at least one layer of a third catalyst comprising a transition metal on an inorganic support; wherein the at least one layer of a second catalyst is sandwiched between the at least one layer of a first catalyst and the at least one layer of a third catalyst; and a process comprising contacting a hydrocarbon feed with the catalyst system. |
| US11285457B2 |
Absorbent material composition, manufacture, and method of use
A method for absorbing liquids, such as liquid hydrocarbons, includes applying recycled carpet material to the liquid. The recycled carpet material is prepared by shredding carpet and removing fibers from the shredded carpet to obtain carpet backing material. The carpet backing material may be further treated to remove fibers. The carpet backing material is then applied to the liquid. |
| US11285456B2 |
Water stable copper paddlewheel metal organic framework (MOF) compositions and processes using the MOFs
This invention relates to a Cu-BTC MOF which is water stable. The Cu-BTC MOF has open coordination sites and has been post synthesis modified by partially occupying the open sites with a ligand such as acetonitrile (CH3CN). The resultant MOF retains at least 40% of its as synthesized surface area after exposure to liquid water at 60° C. for 6 hours. This is an unexpected result versus the MOF which has not been post treated with ligands such as acetonitrile. This MOF can be used to abate contaminants such as ammonia in gas streams and especially air streams. |
| US11285455B2 |
Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoporous material containing intramolecular acid anhydride functional group, composition for adsorption comprising the same, and use thereof for separation of hydrocarbon gas mixture
The present invention relates to an organic-inorganic hybrid nanoporous material, maintaining a nanoporous skeleton structure formed by coordination of an organic ligand containing an aromatic compound to a trivalent central metal ion, and further having an intramolecular acid anhydride functional group modified on the aromatic compound of the nanoporous skeleton structure, and thereby exhibits selectivity for olefins, and an adsorbent comprising the same. Specifically, the organic-inorganic hybrid nanoporous material of the present invention exhibits an excellent olefin-selective adsorption capacity through differences in adsorption equilibrium and adsorption rate, and thus can be usefully employed in the separation of C2-C4 hydrocarbons. Further, the olefins adsorbed to the organic-inorganic hybrid nanoporous material can be desorbed by purging of an inert gas which is not liquefied by way of mild vacuum conditions or compression, and thus, the organic-inorganic hybrid nanoporous material can be used to prepare olefins by separating C2-C4 hydrocarbon mixtures. |
| US11285447B2 |
Fluid treatment apparatus and process
Liquid treatment apparatus comprises at least two chambers being first and second chambers through which a fluid can flow. The two chambers are separated by at least one choke nozzle which has an entrance in the first chamber and an exit in the second chamber. The choke nozzle comprises a converging section at its entrance, a throat section, a backward-facing step immediately after the throat section, and an exit section at its exit wherein the exit section diverges from the step. Similarly constructed mixing nozzles may be included in the apparatus. The apparatus is especially useful in processes requiring a gas to be entrained in a fluid so that the gas is in the form of very small bubbles that do not tend to coalesce and flash off such as in the dissolution of gold and other precious metals from ore and in the removal of arsenic from an ore. |
| US11285445B2 |
CO2-philic thin film composite membranes
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a copolymer composition comprising a polyether-based copolymer, wherein the copolymer dissolves in one or more of an alcohol and alcohol-water mixture. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a thin-film composite membrane comprising a porous support and a selective layer comprising a polyether-based copolymer, wherein the polyether-based copolymer dissolves in one or more of an alcohol and alcohol-water mixture. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a method of capturing one or more chemical species comprising contacting a thin-film composite membrane with a fluid composition, wherein the fluid composition includes at least CO2 and capturing CO2 from the fluid composition. Embodiments of the present disclosure also describe methods of synthesizing copolymer compositions and methods of fabricating composite membranes. |
| US11285443B2 |
Coated porous polymeric membranes
The present disclosure provides a porous polymeric membrane that is coated with a cross-linked polymerized monomer. The coating on the porous polymeric membrane has a charge when it is immersed in an organic liquid. The coated porous polymeric membrane, a filter utilizing the membrane, and a method for treating an organic liquid used for photoresist with the coated porous polymeric membrane to remove metal contaminants from the organic liquid are disclosed. |
| US11285439B2 |
Complexation and removal of mercury from flue gas desulfurization systems
A method for the reduction and prevention of mercury emissions into the environment from combusted fossil fuels or other off-gases with the use of peracetic acid is disclosed. The peracetic acid is used for the capture of mercury from the resulting flue gases using a flue gas desulfurization system or scrubber. The method uses peracetic acid in conjunction with a scrubber to capture mercury and lower its emission and/or re-emission with stack gases. The method allows the use of coal as a cleaner and environmentally friendlier fuel source as well as capturing mercury from other processing systems. |
| US11285436B2 |
Exhaust purification system of internal combustion engine
An exhaust purification system of an internal combustion engine is provided with an electrochemical reactor provided in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, and a voltage control device controlling a voltage supplied to the electrochemical reactor. The electrochemical reactor is provided with an ion conducting solid electrolyte layer and an anode layer and cathode layer placed on the surface of the solid electrolyte layer. The voltage control device is configured to perform short-circuit detection control detecting short-circuiting between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and energizing control applying current between the anode layer and the cathode layer so to energize the short-circuited part when short-circuiting is detected. |
| US11285434B2 |
Membrane process and system for high recovery of a nonpermeating gas
A method for separating a raw feed gas stream using a plurality of membrane separation stages includes separating a pressurized feed gas stream into a first nonpermeate stream and a first permeate stream, compressing the first permeate stream to form a compressed first permeate stream, separating the compressed first permeate stream into a second nonpermeate stream and a second permeate stream, separating the second permeate stream into a third nonpermeate stream and a third permeate stream, combining the third nonpermeate stream with a raw feed gas stream to form a combined feed stream, compressing the combined feed stream to form a compressed combined feed stream, and combining the second nonpermeate stream with the compressed combined feed stream to form the pressurized feed gas stream. |
| US11285433B2 |
Scrubbing column for cleaning of gas streams
The invention provides a scrubbing column for cleaning gas streams laden with absorbent residues, for example with methanol, and also with solid particles, for example with fuel dust. The gas scrubbing is effected by means of a random packing disposed in the lower region of the scrubbing column and the gas scrubbing of the gas stream laden solely with absorbent residues but not with solid particles by means of a structured packing disposed in the upper region of the scrubbing column. The use of the scrubbing column according to the invention in the integrated plant system between a gasification plant and a plant for gas scrubbing which is operated by the Rectisol process, for example, offers particular advantages with regard to its industrial employability owing to the possible connections described, which bring synergies for efficient operation of the integrated plant system. |
| US11285432B2 |
Flue gas emissions reduction technology
The disclosure provides a method of treating flue gas that has one or more components. The method comprises passing a solution through both a magnetic field and an electric field to form an activated solution. The method also comprises contacting the activated solution with the flue gas so that the one or more components of the flue gas are at least partially absorbed by the activated solution to form a residue solution. |
| US11285427B2 |
Systems and methods for acetylene purification
The invention includes methods for removing higher acetylenes from a gaseous stream that includes a hydrogen fraction and a non-hydrogen fraction, wherein the gaseous stream includes less than about 4% in total of diacetylene and vinylacetylene, where the method includes the following steps: (i) an adsorption that passes the gaseous stream at a preselected superficial linear gas velocity across an adsorption bed supported within an enclosure, the adsorption bed containing a crystalline porous ceramic adsorbent to adsorb the higher acetylenes onto the adsorbent, thereby producing a saturated adsorption bed and a purified gaseous stream including less than about 25 ppm of diacetylene that regenerates the saturated adsorbent bed by passing a regeneration gas across the saturated adsorption bed to desorb the higher acetylenes retained thereupon, thereby producing a regenerated adsorbent bed and a contaminated gas stream bearing the higher acetylenes; and (iii) a purging step that removes the contaminated gas stream from the enclosure. The invention also includes systems for removing diacetylene and vinylacetylene from a hydrogen-dominant acetylene-hydrogen gaseous stream. |
| US11285426B2 |
Methods of capturing of CO2 and H2O
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a method of capturing chemical species from a fluid composition comprising providing a metal-organic framework characterized by the formula MaMbF5(O/H2O)(pyrazine)2.x(solv), wherein Ma is Ni2+; Mb is Nb5+, Al3+, or Fe3+; x is from 0 to 10 and solv is one or more of H2O, CO2, DMF, EtOH, NMP, MeOH; contacting the metal-organic framework with a fluid composition including H2O, CO2, and one or more other chemical species; and capturing H2O and CO2 simultaneously from the fluid composition. |
| US11285425B2 |
Low-pressure drop structure of particle adsorbent bed for adsorption gas separation process
A gas separation unit for the separation of a first gas, carbon dioxide, from a mixture, by using an adsorption/desorption process using a loose particulate sorbent material arranged in at least two stacked layers. The primary heat exchange piping is arranged on the two outer edges of the layer within the cavity extending along a longitudinal direction. Further, an essentially parallel array of secondary heat exchange pipes is provided, the secondary heat exchange pipes extending along a transverse direction. The first diameter of the secondary heat exchange pipes is at least twice as large as the second outer diameter of the secondary heat exchange pipes and the secondary heat exchange pipes are in thermal contact with sheets of metal which extend oscillating between pairwise adjacent secondary heat exchange pipes. |
| US11285423B2 |
Filter media and filter element with adhesive reinforcing
A method of reinforcing a filter media pack as well as a reinforced media pack is provided. The method includes forming a media pack to have an inlet face and an outlet face. The method includes applying a reinforcing agent to the media pack. The reinforcing agent is applied in a flowable state. The method also includes hardening the reinforcing agent to form a reinforcing structure to reinforce the media pack. Filter element having such a reinforcing structure is also provided. |
| US11285420B2 |
Oil coalescing vent assembly
A vent assembly (100) has a vent body (110) defining a first end (104) and a second end (106), a central axis extending from the first end to the second end, and an inner surface defining a cavity. A first retainer extends across the cavity towards the first end of the vent body, and a second retainer (140) extends across the cavity towards the second end of the vent body. The first retainer defines a first retainer opening extending to a first radial distance from the central axis, and the second retainer defines a second retainer opening extending to a second radial distance from the central axis, where the second radial distance is greater than the first radial distance. Coalescing filter media is disposed in the cavity between the first retainer and the second retainer. The coalescing filter media, the cavity, the first retainer, and the second retainer cumulatively define an airflow pathway. |
| US11285415B2 |
Water purifier and flow rate control method therefor
A water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a filtering unit for producing purified water by filtering influent water; a TDS measuring unit for measuring the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the water flowing into the filtering unit; a purified water passage through which the purified water is discharged; a concentrated water passage through which concentrated water, filtered by the filtering unit, is discharged; a concentrated water flow control valve for controlling the flow rate of the concentrated water discharged through the concentrated water passage; and a control unit for adjusting the degree of opening and closing of the concentrated water control valve, on the basis of the TDS and the pressure of the water flowing into the filtering unit. |
| US11285414B2 |
Self-cleaning filtration system for use in agricultural sprayers
The following abstract of the invention concerns the development of a filtration system applied to agricultural sprayers so that the operator does not come into contact with residues from the applied product, having a cooperative system of a filtering element (14) and a settling filter (36), where the system is managed by an electronic module (41), having obstruction sensors that indicate the need for self-cleaning and recommend the time it should be replaced. |
| US11285413B2 |
Manifold assembly and method of use
A manifold assembly including a guide rod, a method of moving a filter capsule along the manifold assembly, and a method of filtering fluid using the manifold assembly are provided. |
| US11285412B2 |
Method and system for cleaning degraded oil
A Method for cleaning degraded oil comprising oil-soluble degradation products and a system for implementing the method are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving an inlet flow (1, 1a, 1b) of degraded oil, precipitating oil-soluble degradation products from the degraded oil by cooling the degraded oil, passing the cooled degraded oil as a filtration flow (3, 3a, 3b) through a filter (104, 204, 304) so as to retain the precipitated degradation products in the filter, and discharging an outlet flow (2, 2a, 2b) of cleaned oil. |
| US11285410B2 |
Filter skid with tilting mechanism
A filtration system (1) has a filtration unit (2) with at least one filter element (4) for filtration of a fluid. The at least one filter element (4) has a main flow direction (C) for the fluid. The filtration unit (2) is configured to tilt the at least one filter element (4) around a tilting axis (B) to change an orientation of the main flow direction (C). A main unit (3) is fluidly connectable to the filtration unit (2) and includes a supply unit (18) configured to supply the fluid to the at least one filter element (4). A control unit is configured to control supplying and/or evacuating the fluid to/from the at least one filter element (4) and to control tilting of the at least one filter element (4) around the tilting axis (B). |
| US11285409B2 |
Filter device
A filter device may include a filter housing, a ring filter element arranged within the filter housing, a tubular dome engaging in an interior of the ring filter element, and a valve arranged in a clean channel. The ring filter element may include a lower end disc and a pin. The ring filter element may engage a first channel via the pin. The tubular dome may have a guiding contour which may interact with a guiding element of the ring filter element. The guiding contour may include an axial groove. The pin may be introducible into the first channel when the guiding element enters the axial groove. The guiding element and the valve may be structured and arranged such that the guiding element interacts with a valve body of the valve and transfers the valve body into an opening position when the guiding element is slid into the axial groove. |
| US11285408B2 |
Cleaning bucket structure capable for automatically purifying foul water
A cleaning bucket structure for automatically purifying foul water is provides. The cleaning bucket structure includes an outer bucket, an inner bucket, a transmission member, a pumping member, a filtering member and a covering plate. The outer bucket has a receiving space. The inner bucket has a diameter which is smaller than a diameter of the outer bucket and is disposed in the receiving space of the outer bucket. The transmission member is disposed in the inner bucket. The pumping member is disposed in the inner bucket for receiving the transmission member therein. The filtering member is disposed in the inner bucket and surrounding the transmission member and the pumping member. The covering plate is disposed in the inner bucket and above the filtering member and includes a plurality of openings. |
| US11285404B2 |
Packing material for size exclusion chromatography and method for producing the same
An object of the present invention is to provide a packing material suitable for use as a packing material for size exclusion chromatography for fractionation that requires large-scale treatment, the packing material being capable of being produced by a simple process and reducing column pressure drop even when the particle diameter is small, and is to provide a method for producing the packing material. In the present invention, a packing material for size exclusion chromatography is obtained by a production process including polymerizing glycerol 1,3-dimethacrylate and glycidyl methacrylate in the presence of a polymerization initiator, hydrophilizing the resulting porous particles made of a copolymer using a sugar alcohol, and then opening the rings of remaining glycidyl groups using a mineral acid. |
| US11285391B2 |
Game program, game processing method, and information processing apparatus
A game program causes a computer to implement: a screen information generating function of generating information for displaying, in a display area of a game screen, a field where a plurality of objects is arranged, a character capable of moving in the field, and a game medium having certain status information; and an instruction accepting function of accepting from a user an instruction regarding an operation of the character. The screen information generating function further includes a preceding object information generating function of generating information for displaying, in the display area of the game screen, preceding object information regarding a plurality of objects arranged in the display area as the character moves. |
| US11285390B2 |
Artificial intelligence (AI) controlled camera perspective generator and AI broadcaster
A method for generating views of a game. The method including receiving game state data and user data of one or more players participating in a gaming session of a video game being played by the one or more players. The method including identifying a spectator zone-of-interest in the gaming session, the spectator zone-of-interest having a scene of a virtual gaming world of the video game that is viewable from one or more camera perspectives in the virtual gaming world. The method including identifying a first camera perspective of the spectator zone-of-interest based on a first AI model trained to generate one or more corresponding camera perspectives of corresponding scenes of corresponding spectator zones-of-interest. |
| US11285386B2 |
Cloud gaming device handover
Methods and systems to identify options of secondary client devices for a device handover of game play include establishing a session of game play of a game for a primary client device by executing the game on a server for streaming video frames to the primary client device. A request is received to generate a profile of one or more secondary client devices that are identified to be local to the primary client device. The profile is configured to identify device attributes for the secondary client devices. A handover option is provided to the primary client device during game play, identifying one or more of the secondary client devices, based on the profile. A selection of a secondary client device identified by the handover option received from the primary client device causes pausing of the streaming of video frames to the primary client device, saving a game state for the game and providing an option to resume play of the game on the secondary client device. A resume request received from the secondary client device causes the game state for the game to be accessed and game play resumed so as to continue streaming video frames to the secondary client device. |
| US11285383B2 |
Apparatus and method for matching groups to users for online communities and computer simulations
A method includes detecting a first group seeking members, detecting one or more users seeking to join a group, retrieving group parameters corresponding to the first group, and retrieving user parameters corresponding to each of the one or more users. The group parameters may include group characteristic data and group requirements. For each user of the one or more users, the group parameters corresponding to the first group are compared against the user parameters corresponding to the user. A score is determined for each of the one or more users based on the comparing. One or more selected users of the one or more users is recommended to the first group at least in part based on the score. One or more computer programs may be adapted to execute the above steps, and a processor may be configured to perform the above steps. |
| US11285380B2 |
Information processing method
An information processing method is provided. The method includes: a motion control including an area object and an operation object is provided on the GUI, and an initial position of the operation object is within a range of the area object; a first sliding touch operation is detected on the operation object, and the operation object is moved within a predetermined range according to a movement of a touch point of the first sliding touch operation; the position of the touch point is detected on the GUI, and under the condition of the position of the touch point satisfying a preset condition, an indication locking object provided on the GUI; the touch point is determined to move into a range of the indication locking object, and the operation object is controlled to enter a position-locked state; and, under the position-locked state, the virtual character is controlled to continuously move in the game scene at least according to a locking position of the operation object. |
| US11285378B1 |
Business simulation board game devices and methods
A business-simulation board game kit and/or associated computer systems allow users to play a business-simulation board game simulating a business and/or economy comprising multiple business segments. A board game kit comprises multiple collections of playing pieces, a game board, game currency pieces, and game-specific dice. Each player's collection of playing pieces comprises playing pieces representing business segments. Each playing piece represents one business segment, and a business segment is represented by multiple playing pieces. The game board defines a grid of game board areas arranged along one axis by business complexity and along another axis by value. Players place, move and remove playing pieces to/from the board during expansion, restructuring, and conclusion game phases. An alignment of a player's playing pieces along the board yields a game currency bonus for the player. Industry- and/or scenario-specific transparent scenario layers may be added to the board. |
| US11285374B2 |
Batting tee
A batting tee and/or hitting training device is provided that includes a platform, a support extending upwardly from the platform and a holder disposed on the support opposite the platform for holding the ball to be hit. The support additionally includes a cross-beam disposed on the support adjacent the holder. The cross-beam can be positioned at an angle with regard to the support, such that the cross-beam has an upward slope from one end to the other. This slope enables the batting tee to provide the individual with a guide for an upward swing path of the bat towards the ball disposed on the holder. |
| US11285368B2 |
Address direction guiding apparatus and method
An address direction guiding apparatus includes: an azimuth sensor configured to measure an azimuth; a light output unit configured to output light; and a control unit configured to control the light output unit to output light differently depending on an angle between a target azimuth and the azimuth measured by the azimuth sensor. |
| US11285366B2 |
Golfing game assembly
A golfing game assembly for playing miniature golf games includes a plurality of cups, a plurality of poles, and a plurality of spheres. Each cup is truncated frustrum shaped so that a base of the cup can be positioned on a surface with the cup being stabilized in an upright configuration. Each pole is selectively couplable to a respective cup so that the pole extends substantially vertically from the respective cup. The pole has a flag engaged thereto distal from the respective cup. The spheres are hollow, and each sphere has a plurality of orifices positioned therein. A respective sphere can be positioned on the surface distal from a respective cup. A user then is positioned to strike the sphere with a golf club in an attempt to propel the sphere into a respective cup. |
| US11285360B2 |
Shoulder exercise machine
Shoulder exercising machines (machines) may include an upper member, a lower member, and a resistance member. The upper member and the lower member may be slidingly engaged with each other. The resistance member may provide resistance with respect to the upper member sliding against the lower member. The resistance member may be at least one elongate elastic member with two opposing terminal ends. The upper member may have at least one handle and an upper surface for supporting at least a portion of a forearm and/or a wrist of a user during exercises with the machine. The user may push or pull the handle and slide the upper member with respect to the lower member while experiencing resistance due to the resistance member. |
| US11285359B1 |
Platform assembly
A platform assembly has a central platform joined to a first side platform and a second side platform. A first side platform first corner socket and a first side platform second corner socket arranged through the first platform. A first cross member support is joined to the first side platform with a first cross member locking pin through the first corner socket and a second cross member locking pin through the second corner socket. A second side platform first corner socket and a second side platform second corner socket arranged through the second platform. A second cross member support is joined to the second side platform with a second cross member first locking pin through the second side platform first corner socket and a second cross member second locking pin through the second side platform second corner socket. |
| US11285358B2 |
Exercise devices employing gripping handles
The present invention is directed to a gripping handle that tightens to a hand when pulling force is applied and loosens from the hand when pulling force is not applied. The gripping handle may comprise a dowel, a first and second loop, an attachment point, and a flexible connector running from the attachment point, through the first loop, along the dowel, through the second loop, and back to the attachment point. A portion of the flexible connector running along the dowel may loop over a hand gripping the dowel and may tighten to the hand when the dowel is pulled on. The flexible connector may loosen from the hand when the dowel is no longer being pulled. The present invention additionally features an exercise device comprising the gripping handle attached by a cord running through a pulley component to a weight. |
| US11285357B1 |
Physical therapy boot
A physical therapy system including a boot assembly, a track assembly and a communications assembly is disclosed. The boot assembly includes a boot that is worn on the foot of the user with the knee that requires treatment. The boot includes a cushioned sole provided by a sponge within the boot. The sponge being entirely enclosed by a cover. The track assembly includes a track on which the boot is maneuvered on. The boot and the track having a low friction coefficient to allow the boot to easily slid on the track. The user may maneuver the boot in a manner that rehabilitates their knee. Within the boot is the communication assembly which includes a processor and sensors to gather data from the usage of the boot. The collected data is communicated to a mobile device allowing a user to track their therapy sessions and progress. |
| US11285355B1 |
Exercise machine enhancements
An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises a translatable arm mount coupled to the tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises an arm coupled to the translatable arm mount. The exercise machine comprises a cable coupled to the tension generating device via the arm. |
| US11285353B2 |
Multi-use exercise bag with removeable weights
An exercise kit includes an outer bag having a cover and a cavity therein configured to receive one or more removable weights therein. The outer bag has a plurality of spaced apart handles positioned in one or more directions along the outer bag, allowing the bag to be used in one more different exercises. The kit includes a plurality of weight bags, which are fillable by a user to form the removable weights. The weight bags have a closure mechanism having connectable ends that each extend beyond the length of the opening of the weight bag, such that when the inner bags are each filled to a fill level indicative of a selected weight, the opening can be folded over, the bag compressed to remove excess air, and the opening rolled down to the filling. The connectable ends are then connected to form an integral handle portion of the removable weight. |
| US11285352B2 |
Method of exercise using two-handled container partially filled with liquid
A method of exercise includes partially filling (not more than 70% full) a symmetrical hollow body of an exercise device with water, grasping a pair of opposed handles attached to the hollow body, positioning the device at a height and orientation for a first set of motions, and rapidly oscillating the device at a frequency (≥2 HZ) to transform the water from a static state into a dynamic state in which the center of mass oscillates and hydrodynamic forces arise. Optionally, an additive such as viscosity enhancer or beads for audible effect may be introduced in the water. |
| US11285350B2 |
Adjustable Indian club/long handle mace device and method
A handheld device of a uniquely adjustable nature for the purpose of exercise of the human body. The handheld device can be moved freely in any direction or pattern at any speed or pace generated and desired by the user creating a wide variety of resistance, leverage, torque and/or momentum. The device will comprise an elongated hollow body of two ends, one end being open and of a length and circumference to provide a secure gripping surface, the other end being closed and of a larger size and bulbous shape to contain a quantity of any suitable material in order to adjust the weight. A given material will be contained within the device with a cap or lid. The device will also have an optional extension handle, which will provide an even greater variety of exercise using resistance, leverage, torque and/or momentum. |
| US11285342B2 |
Low water stannous fluoride plus zinc citrate dentifrice with improved stability, rheology, and efficacy
A dentifrice composition having a low water phase comprising effective amounts of polyphosphate and ionic active ingredients. |
| US11285337B2 |
Temporally modulated multi-LED for enhanced subconscious physiological responses
A light source and a method of generating a light using the light source is disclosed. The light source is configured to produce a plurality of distinct colors in generating the light, one of the distinct colors falling within a blue spectral light band. A light controller modulates the spectral light produced by the plurality of distinct colors. The modulation provides melanopsin contrast in order to increase melanopsin responsiveness of a subject exposed to the generated light and maintains the color temperature, color quality, and color constancy experienced by the subject in a lit viewing environment within an acceptable range. |
| US11285333B2 |
Medical device configuration management
An example of a medical device management system is described that includes a central server configured to remotely manage protocol updates according to medical device servicing groupings and a protocol database and that includes a plurality of medical devices comprising rescue scene devices and one or more of defibrillators and defibrillator/monitors. The rescue scene devices include at least one of a ventilation unit including an airflow sensor and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device configured to identify a vertical displacement of a patient's chest caused by CPR compressions. The plurality of medical devices is associated with a respective medical device servicing group and is configured to communicatively couple with the central server, download a new or updated protocol associated with the respective medical device servicing group from the protocol database, and modify a medical device configuration according to the downloaded new or updated protocol. |
| US11285332B2 |
Medical device housings defining a lead bore and device compartment
Medical devices include a housing that defines both a lead bore and a compartment. A separate housing may be inserted into the compartment where the separate housing may include the electrical circuitry of the medical device such as circuitry that provides stimulation and/or sensing. Electrical conductors interconnect terminals of the separate housing to electrical connectors within the lead bore. The two housings may have different shapes and may be constructed of different materials. The housing that defines the lead bore and compartment may be shaped and sized for a specific implantation site while providing the compartment that is shaped and sized for the separate housing. |
| US11285330B2 |
Housing for an implantable medical device
A device housing for an IMD is suggested, the device housing having: a front side, a flat end face that is arranged perpendicular to the front side and connects to a straight upper edge of the front side, the front side having a maximum width (Bmax) that is measured parallel to the straight upper edge, and a maximum height (Hmax) that is measured perpendicular to the straight edge, wherein the ratio R of maximum width (Bmax) to maximum height (Hmax), i.e., Bmax/Hmax, is between 1.05 and 1.35. |
| US11285327B2 |
Patterned pacing to reduce hypertension
This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods to receive physiologic information from a patient during different first and second pacing periods having respective, different first and second atrioventricular (AV) delays, determine first and second physiologic parameters using respective received physiologic information from the first and second pacing periods, and adjust the first AV delay using the determined first and second physiologic parameters, wherein the second AV delay is longer than the first AV delay. |
| US11285319B1 |
Method and system for improving quality of life for the elderly through neurostimulation
A neuro-stimulation system comprising a user interface arranged for providing a user with a series of sensory stimuli, and for selecting, in response to a user input a group of selected sensory stimuli out of said series of sensory stimuli; a non-invasive brain stimulator arranged for stimulating the brain of the user with a different, unique, associated brain stimulus each time the user interface selects one stimulus of said group of selected sensory stimuli; and a controller arranged for detecting slow-wave sleep of the user and for causing the stimulator to stimulate the brain of the user with the brain stimuli associated with said group of selected sensory stimuli during the slow-wave sleep of the user. |
| US11285315B2 |
Nerve cuff
An electrode cuff includes a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion. The first elongate portion is configured to removably contact a length of a nerve while the second elongate portion extends outwardly at an angle relative to a first side edge of the first elongate portion to at least partially wrap about the nerve. The electrode cuff includes a first series of electrodes that is spaced apart longitudinally along the first elongate portion. A width of the second elongate portion is sized to fit between adjacent branches extending from a nerve. |
| US11285294B2 |
Introducer with sheath having a withdrawal support wire
An introducer includes a dilator received in a lumen defined by an introducer sheath and including a dilation end extending distally beyond a distal end of the introducer sheath. The introducer sheath includes a flat wire reinforcement having a hollow cylindrical shape sandwiched between an inner PTFE tube and an outer nylon tube. The outer nylon tube includes a distal segment that extends distally beyond the PTFE tube, which extends distally beyond the PTFE tube, which extends distally beyond the flat wire reinforcement. A withdrawal support wire has a distal end attached to a distal end turn of the flat wire reinforcement and extends in a proximal direction in parallel with a longitudinal axis between an outer surface of the nylon tube and an inner surface of the PTFE tube. The withdrawal support wire is configured to be in tension when the sheath is placed in tension to inhibit distal stretch separation breakage. |
| US11285286B1 |
Ventilator system with multiple airflow control lumens
Ventilator system with multiple inspiratory lumens is provided. The inspiratory lumens are configured so that separate inspiratory lumens provide inspiratory gas mixtures to separate portions of a patient's airways, for instance to separate lungs and/or bronchi. The ventilator system can include one or more expiratory lumens to evacuate expiratory gases from airways. The use of separate inspiratory lumen(s), with expiratory lumen(s), allows for functional separation of structural portions of the lungs, and maintenance of continuous or almost continuous flow through at least part of respiratory cycle via inspiratory and expiratory lumens. This can further reduce dead space and clear suspended therein diseases causative agents with improvement in outcomes, reduce risk of cross-contamination or cross-infection between different parts of airways, for example such as cross-infection from one lung lobe to another lobe or. The ventilator system allows for independent titration of PEEP, pCO2 and pO2 with no need for permissive hypercapnia. |
| US11285285B2 |
Systems and methods comprising a droplet delivery device and a breathing assist device for therapeutic treatment
A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 μm, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user. |
| US11285283B2 |
Methods for generating and delivering droplets to the pulmonary system using a droplet delivery device
A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 μm, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user. |
| US11285279B2 |
CPAP systems
A CPAP system includes a flow generator (10), a patient interface (50), an air delivery conduit (20) that interconnects the flow generator and the patient interface, wherein the air delivery conduit has an internal diameter of less than 19 mm. Preferably the air delivery conduit has an internal diameter of between about 10 mm and about 18 mm. The CPAP system may also include a controller for compensating for pressure swings and/or increased impedance within the system. Preferably the blower includes a low inertia blower. |
| US11285277B2 |
Inhaler
An inhaler, particularly for a horse, having a reservoir for dispensing a medicament preparation held under excess pressure, with a discharge nozzle for forming an aerosol of the medicament preparation and with a chamber for holding and temporarily storing the aerosol, which is located on the outlet side, a respiratory orifice adapter for a respiratory orifice, particularly a nostril, while according to a first aspect the reservoir is secured in position, at least in the axial direction, according to a second aspect the discharge nozzle has a direction of discharge which is inclined by more than 5° and less than 50° relative to a central axis of the reservoir or a direction of actuation for dispensing the aerosol, and according to a third aspect, the reservoir has a dispensing valve which is arranged at the top in the position of use of the inhaler. |
| US11285275B2 |
Self-puncturing liquid drug cartridges and associated dispenser
Self-puncturing liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one or more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a needle assembly coupled to a drug container. The needle assembly includes a hollow needle and is reconfigurable from a first configuration to a second configuration upon insertion of the cartridge into the inhaler. In the first configuration, the hollow needle does not extend into the container. In the second configuration, the hollow needle extends into the container. The inhaler includes an aerosol generator that includes a vibratable membrane that aerosolizes liquid drug ejected from the cartridge for inhalation by a patient. |
| US11285272B2 |
Needle assembly and syringe containing the same
Some embodiments are directed to a needle assembly that includes a needle having a textured portion and non-textured portion adjacent to the textured portion, and a hub arranged over at least a part of the textured portion of the needle.The textured portion includes laser etched grooves formed on an outer surface of the needle and oriented in a circumferential direction of the needle. Each of the laser etched grooves has two protruded portions and a dented portion interposed between the two protruded portions.Each of the two protruded portions has a top surface located above an outer surface of non-textured portion, and the dented portion has a bottom surface located below the outer surface of non-textured portion. |
| US11285270B2 |
Injection device having an improved syringe cap removal
An assistance device for assisting in operation of an injection syringe including a syringe body carrying an injection needle covered with a protective cap. The assistance device includes a support for housing the syringe body, and a removal device for removing the protective cap, having a gripping member to be maneuvered by a user to remove this protective cap from the injection needle, and at least one extractor cooperating with the protective cap during removal of the protective cap. The removal device also has complementary members for controlling the extractor, which can be moved relative to each other in a relative engagement movement, to move the extractor between a reference configuration retracted relative to the protective cap and a cooperation configuration cooperating with the protective cap. The relative engagement movement is independent of the maneuvering movement applied by the user to the gripping member to remove the protective cap. |
| US11285266B2 |
Drug delivery device having minimized risk of component fracture upon impact events
A drug delivery device includes a reservoir, a drug delivery member in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a plunger disposed in and moveable relative to the reservoir. A plunger rod has a mass MP and is movable from (i) a first position, where the distal end of the plunger rod is spaced apart from the plunger to (ii) a second position, where the distal end of the plunger rod contacts the plunger. A drive mechanism is coupled to the proximal end of the plunger rod and is configured to deliver a drive force FD to move the plunger rod from the first position to the second position. A ratio of the mass of the plunger rod to the drive force of the drive mechanism (MP/FD) is in a range of approximately a value greater than 0 kg/kgf to approximately 0.05 kg/kgf. |
| US11285265B2 |
Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device
Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image. |
| US11285256B2 |
Negative pressure wound therapy system
A negative pressure wound therapy system includes a dressing, a tube, a flow restriction pad, and an in-line filter. The dressing is configured for placement in a wound bed. The tube includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be operably coupled to the dressing. The second end is configured to engage a negative pressure source. The flow restriction pad is configured to be coupled to the dressing proximate the first end of the tube. The flow restriction pad includes a tortuous fluid flow path that is configured to restrict or reduce an amount of a fluid drawn from the dressing into the tube and induce a backpressure between the dressing and the tube. The in-line filter is positioned within the tube between the first end and the second end. The in-line filter configured to substantially prevent the fluid entering the tube. |
| US11285254B2 |
Extracorporeal life support system
The present invention provides a method, system, and apparatus that can substantially reduce the recirculation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) associated with the two-site, single-lumen cannulation approach. Actively-controlled flow regulators comprising balloon, occluder and reservoir can be individually or collectively equipped on the drainage and/or infusion cannulas to accomplish the goal of maximizing VV ECMO support efficacy. Three specific embodiments are introduced to illustrate the practical enforcement of the proposed blood flow control in reference to the heart rhythm, aiming at achieving the maximal reduction of oxygenated blood flow recirculating back to the VV ECMO circuit. |
| US11285253B2 |
Blood treatment apparatus and organizer
The present disclosure relates to a blood treatment apparatus having of each at least one control device; one user interface; one receiving section for releasably receiving an organizer, wherein the organizer comprises components releasably connected thereto for the extracorporeal blood treatment options, in particular dialysis method being executable by the blood treatment apparatus, wherein the blood treatment apparatus comprises in particular in the area of its reception section or in the area corresponding thereto a device for the releasable fastening or fixing of the organizer (on)to the blood treatment apparatus and/or at least a device for acting on components of an organizer which is releasably received in or on the receiving section. Furthermore, an organizer is specified. |
| US11285252B2 |
Extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus and method for checking the connection of a soft bag in an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus
An extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus (1) and a method for checking the connection of a soft bag (30, 24; 33, 34) in the apparatus (1). The apparatus (1) comprises a blood treatment device (2), an extracorporeal blood circuit (3, 5) and a fluid circuit (8, 12, 15, 17, 18, 22; 41, 42, 44). A control unit (32) is configured to check the connection of a soft bag (30, 24; 33, 34) to the extracorporeal blood circuit (3, 5) or to the fluid circuit (22; 41, 42, 44) through the following procedure: sucking a medium from a connecting zone (29) through a blood pump (6) or a fluid pump (23; 37, 39) of the apparatus (1); measuring at least a pressure trend (P1, P1-P2, P2-PI, Pwdr, Pwdr-Pret, Pret-Pwdr) over time in the extracorporeal blood circuit (3, 5) or in the fluid circuit (22; 41, 42, 44) through at least a pressure sensor (25, 26); establishing from said measured pressure trend (P1, P1-P2, P2-PI, Pwdr, Pwdr-Pret, Pret-Pwdr) if the soft bag (30, 24; 33, 34) is connected to the extracorporeal blood circuit (3, 5) or to the fluid circuit (22; 41, 42, 44) at the connecting zone (29). |
| US11285249B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for even fluid dispersion through higher density media
Various sorbent cartridges for use in sorbent dialysis are constructed to allow even dialysate stream flow through the sorbent cartridges, at relatively high flow rates, with sufficient engagement with sorbent media within the sorbent cartridges and without creating drill-through problems. The sorbent cartridges may have various columns and/or compartments for housing the sorbent media. The sorbent cartridges may have various horizontally oriented restrictors, with particularly sized holes, and with various vertically oriented side walls, that both form the various columns and/or compartments and that direct and control the dialysate stream through the sorbent cartridges in an even manner. |
| US11285248B2 |
Therapy prediction and optimization for renal failure blood therapy
A renal failure blood therapy system includes a renal failure blood therapy machine, concentration levels for each of a plurality of solutes removed from a patient's blood at each of the multiple times, a display device configured to display for selection at least one removed blood solute from the plurality of removed blood solutes, and a device programmed to (i) estimate at least one renal failure blood therapy patient parameter using the determined concentration levels for the at least one selected removed blood solute, (ii) determine a plurality of acceptable renal failure blood therapy treatments that meet a predetermined removed blood solute clearance for the at least one selected removed blood solute using the at least one renal failure blood therapy patient parameter, and (iii) enable selection of at least one of the plurality of acceptable renal failure blood therapy treatments for operation at the renal failure blood therapy machine. |
| US11285247B2 |
Evaporative body-fluid containers and methods
Body-fluid containers, methods, and systems are presented that include a container that has a container housing formed, at least in part, by a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable material. The liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable material allows water to evaporate and be transmitted outside of the container. The evaporation allows more fluid to be processed by the container than the container could otherwise hold. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented. |
| US11285246B2 |
High tenacity fibers
Medical grade yarns, medical devices constructed of such yarns, and methods for making such yarns and devices are described. Polyester drawn fibers, and more particularly high strength and high tenacity micro polyester fibers for use in medical devices, and methods of preparing the same are provided. |
| US11285244B2 |
Aligned porous fibrillar scaffold for tissue engineering and surgical application
The invention relates to a method for preparing a polymer scaffold that comprises the steps of providing a piece of a fabric of filaments of a first biodegradable or biocompatible polymer, applying a coating of a second polymer to said arrangement of filaments, and stretching the piece along its axis of longitudinal extension, thereby obtaining an aligned microfibrillar scaffold. The invention further relates to a method for providing an artificial tissue, and to a microfibrillar scaffold of aligned filaments obtained by the method of the invention. |
| US11285237B2 |
Fluid sterilization system
A fluid filtration system is shown. The fluid filtration system utilizes a one-piece or multiple piece containers having a plurality of radiation-transmissible media adapted to receive light, such as ultraviolet light, white light or other wavelength light. The radiation-transmissible media are situated in the container and at least one or a plurality of radiation sources, such as ultraviolet lamps, are situated in an array in proximity to the radiation-transmissible media. The radiation-transmissible media interrupts the flow and velocity of the fluid stream passing through the container to extend the duration of radiation for any contaminants and also provide enlarged surface areas for the contaminants to be received and ultimately exposed to the radiation. In one example, the radiation-transmissible media may be tubular or spherical sections that are hollow or solid and made of quartz. |
| US11285232B2 |
Waste bin odor control method and system
A method for making a waste bin odor-controlling pad configured to be hung within the waste bin by a connector, comprising providing a mold; providing a connector; positioning a first length of the connector within a mold at a predetermined position within the mold, while keeping a second length of the connector outside the mold; and pouring an active material within the mold; the predetermined position within the mold being selected based on the geometry of the pad to be made. |
| US11285231B2 |
Hygiene system for a portable packaged food container
A system may automatically conduct hygiene cycles for a confined space such an interior space of a box suitable for storing and/or carrying packaged food. The system may include a hygiene device that can be attached to the box to conduct the hygiene cycles. The system may also automatically collect information related to the hygiene cycles and transmit the collected information to a network. |
| US11285230B2 |
Methods and systems for flushing a medical gas flow system
Various methods and systems are provided for flushing a medical gas flow system. In one embodiment, a method for a medical gas flow system comprises: performing a disinfecting cycle of a ventilation gas path comprising a plurality of gas flow passages by: flowing gas from a pressurized gas source of the medical gas flow system to a liquid disinfectant reservoir of a flush module; combining the gas with a liquid disinfectant stored within the liquid disinfectant reservoir to form a disinfectant aerosol; and flowing the disinfectant aerosol through the plurality of gas flow passages. |
| US11285229B2 |
Apparatus and system for sterilization of garments using ultraviolet light
An ultraviolet (UV) sterilization system and a device for sterilizing a garment having shoulder, torso, and sleeve portions including a garment enclosure; a garment hanger; and at least three UV emitter sets, wherein the garment enclosure comprises a housing and a door that are affixed to each other to provide an interior cavity of the garment enclosure, wherein the housing further includes a plurality of housing walls that encapsulate the housing, and wherein each of the plurality of housing walls comprises a housing-wall inside surface located within the plurality of housing walls and a housing-wall outside surface located outside the plurality of housing walls. |
| US11285227B2 |
Trifunctional constructs with tunablepharmacokinetics useful in imaging and anti-tumor therapies
The present technology provides compounds, as well as compositions including such compounds, useful for imaging and/or treatment of a glioma, a breast cancer, an adrenal cortical cancer, a cervical carcinoma, a vulvar carcinoma, an endometrial carcinoma, a primary ovarian carcinoma, a metastatic ovarian carcinoma, a non-small cell lung cancer, a small cell lung cancer, a bladder cancer, a colon cancer, a primary, gastric adenocarcinoma, a primary colorectal adenocarcinoma, a renal cell carcinoma, and/or a prostate cancer. The compounds are represented by the following formula: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US11285226B2 |
Aryl ethene derivative and pharmaceutical composition containing same as active ingredient
The present invention relates to an aryl ethene derivative, for inhibiting an estrogen-related receptor gamma (ERRγ) activity, a prodrug of same, a solvate of same, a stereoisomer of same or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of same, and a pharmaceutical composition containing same as an active ingredient. |
| US11285224B2 |
Compositions and methods for assessing gut function
Compositions and methods for assessing gut function are disclosed. They are designed to provide accurate, rapid, point-of-care or in-community assessment of enteric dysfunction. |
| US11285221B2 |
Treating myelomas
This document provides methods and materials related to treating myelomas. For example, methods and materials relating to the use of a composition containing albumin-containing nanoparticle/antibody complexes (e.g., ABRAXANE®/anti-CD38 polypeptide antibody complexes) to treat myelomas are provided. |
| US11285219B2 |
Peptide-oligourea hybrid compounds
The present description relates to peptidomimetic foldamers, and their synthesis. In particular, the description provides peptide-amino urea hybrid peptidomimetic foldamers comprising an alpha amino acid peptide portion and an oligourea portion. |
| US11285217B2 |
Compositions and methods involving polymer, solvent, and high viscosity liquid carrier material
Compositions may include a pharmaceutical active agent, a high viscosity liquid carrier material (HVLCM), a lactic acid-based polymer, and an organic solvent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed. For instance, a carrier formulation for controlled release of injectable drugs is disclosed. The formulation may include a non-water soluble high viscosity liquid which may be sucrose acetate isobutyrate, a lactic-acid based polymer which may be a poly(lactic acid)(glycolic acid), and an organic solvent which maintains the composition in a monophasic form at 25° C. in one atmosphere. Drug in the formulation may be released upon administration such that less than 10% (e.g. 2-8%) of drug is released in the first 5 hours; 10% to 80% of the drug is released during a period of 5 hours to 7 days after administration; and 10% to 40% of the drug is released gradually over a period of 7 days to 28 days from initial administration. The drug may be an anti-schizophrenia agent delivered by injection. |
| US11285212B2 |
Targeted nanoparticles
Described herein are carrier nanoparticles comprising a polymer containing a polyol coupled to a polymer containing a nitroboronic boronic acid and a linkage cleavable under reducing conditions, configured to present the polymer containing the nitroboronic acid to an environment external to the nanoparticle. Targeted versions of the described nanoparticles are also described, as are related compositions, methods and systems. |
| US11285210B2 |
Buffer formulations for enhanced antibody stability
The disclosure provides buffered formulations of adalimumab. The formulations comprise a buffer comprising an acetate salt, sorbitol, histidine and/or a histidine salt and optionally arginie and/or an arginine salt, and polysorbate 80. The formulations have an acidic pH, and enhance the thermal, conformational and colloidal stability of antibodies, including the adalimumab antibody. |
| US11285207B2 |
Bispecific antibodies specifically binding to PD1 and LAG3
The invention relates to bispecific antibodies comprising a first antigen binding domain that specifically binds to PD1 and a second antigen binding domain that specifically binds to LAG3. The invention further relates to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same. |
| US11285205B2 |
Influenza antigens
The present invention relates to novel influenza antigens, novel immunogenic or vaccine compositions, as well as to uses of and to methods for producing said antigens and compositions. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant forms of hemagglutinin (HA) and their use in vaccine compositions for the prevention of influenza virus infections. |
| US11285204B2 |
Tobamovirus-based virus-like particles and vaccines
The disclosure generally provides recombinant proteins comprising Tobamovirus capsid proteins and an immunogenic epitope of an antigen of interest. The recombinant protein can be used to assemble an array comprising a plurality of associated recombinant proteins that can enhance the immunogenicity of the epitope and induce and/or enhance an immune response to the antigen. The disclosure also provides compositions, such as vaccines, that include the recombinant protein as well as methods for inducing and/or enhancing an immune response in a mammal. |
| US11285201B2 |
Attenuated Bordetella strains
A mutated Bordetella strain comprising at least a mutated ptx gene, a deleted or mutated dnt gene and a heterologous ampG gene is provided. The attenuated mutated Bordetella strain can be used in an immunogenic composition or a vaccine for the treatment or prevention of a Bordetella infection. Use of the attenuated Bordetella strain for the manufacture of a vaccine or immunogenic composition, as well as methods for protecting mammals against infection by Bordetella are also provided. |
| US11285197B2 |
Mesothelin vaccines and model systems
Mesothelin can be used as an immunotherapeutic target. It induces a cytolytic T cell response. Portions of mesothelin which induce such responses are identified. Vaccines can be either polynucleotide- or polypeptide-based. Carriers for raising a cytolytic T cell response include bacteria and viruses. A mouse model for testing vaccines and other anti-tumor therapeutics and prophylactics comprises a strongly mesothelin-expressing, transformed peritoneal cell line. |
| US11285192B2 |
Formulation including a combination of beta-endorphin and adrenocorticotropic hormone
The present specification provides compositions of β-endorphin and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). These compositions are useful in methods of treating disease. |
| US11285189B2 |
Compositions and uses of locally-applied antimicrobial synthetic cationic polypeptide(s) with enhanced performance and safety
The present invention relates to an antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition, comprising an aqueous carrier, and an antimicrobial synthetic cationic polypeptide(s) dispersed in the aqueous carrier at a concentration in the range of about 0.01% to about 5%, by weight based on total weight of the antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition, wherein the antimicrobial synthetic cationic polypeptide(s) comprises a plurality of positively charged amino acid units at neutral pH, and fulfils certain viscosity and toxicity requirements. The invention further relates to a method of preventing microbial contamination of tissues other than intact, healthy skin, comprising administering the present antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition in an amount effective to at least partially protect the tissue site from becoming contaminated with microbes. |
| US11285188B2 |
Composition for preventing or treating metabolic diseases containing artemisiae capillaris herba and citrus unshiu peel complex extracts as active ingredients
The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing or treating metabolic diseases, the composition containing Artemisiae capillaris Herba and Citrus unshiu Peel complex extracts as active ingredients. Specifically, in the Artemisiae capillaris Herba and Citrus unshiu Peel complex extracts according to the present disclosure, the content of ingredients useful for prevention of metabolic diseases including obesity is much higher than in extracts obtained only from Artemisiae capillaris Herba. In addition, when a high-fat diet mouse model is administered the complex extracts, the levels of total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides in the blood are reduced. Accordingly, the complex extracts of the present disclosure may be used as a composition or functional material for preventing or treating metabolic diseases including obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypercholesterolemia. |
| US11285187B2 |
Petasites extract and composition and method for treating viral infections
The present invention relates to a Petasites extract or pharmaceutical composition thereof for use in a method for treating viral infections. |
| US11285183B2 |
Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 strain and use thereof
A strain of Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 and the use thereof are described. The strain of Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 (Accession No. KCTC 13520BP) attenuates allergic reactions of cells, significantly improves symptoms of atopic dermatitis, and exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal effects and a therapeutic effect for intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. Thus, the single strain alone can achieve all the purposes of alleviating allergic diseases and inflammatory diseases and improving intestinal health, thereby finding advantageous applications as a probiotic substance. In addition, the strain, based on the anti-fungal activity thereof, can be advantageously utilized in a skin external preparation against various skin diseases caused by fungi, and in a cosmetic composition and a functional patch for alleviating sensitive skin. |
| US11285177B2 |
Allografts containing viable cells and methods thereof
Allograft biomaterials, implants made therefrom, methods of making the biomaterial and implants, methods of promoting cartilage, tissue, bone or wound healing in a mammal by administering the biomaterial or implant to the mammal, and kits that include such biomaterials, implants, or components thereof. For example, the allograft may include viable cells, for example, which were native to intervertebral discs and/or umbilical cords that the allograft was derived from. |
| US11285175B2 |
Targeted disruption of the MHC cell receptor
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for inactivating MEW genes, using zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) comprising a zinc finger protein and a cleavage domain or cleavage half-domain in conditions able to preserve cell viability. Polynucleotides encoding ZFNs, vectors comprising polynucleotides encoding ZFNs and cells comprising polynucleotides encoding ZFNs and/or cells comprising ZFNs are also provided. |
| US11285174B2 |
Macrophage-based therapy for use in the treatment of liver injury
The present invention relates to alternatively activated macrophages (AAMs) for use in the treatment of liver injury and methods of treating and preventing liver injury using AAMs. |
| US11285165B2 |
Selective high-affinity polydentate ligands and methods of making such
This invention provides novel polydentate selective high affinity ligands (SHALs) that can be used in a variety of applications in a manner analogous to the use of antibodies. SHALs typically comprise a multiplicity of ligands that each bind different region son the target molecule. The ligands are joined directly or through a linker thereby forming a polydentate moiety that typically binds the target molecule with high selectivity and avidity. |
| US11285162B2 |
Methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing a side effect associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure
Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing in a subject one or more side effects associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. In some embodiments, methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing tissue damage in a subject are provided, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. |
| US11285147B2 |
Neuroprotective agents for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
A compound having formula I is useful for treating a neurodegenerative disease: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 are each independently hydroxyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxyl, C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C4-8, are specified substituents. |
| US11285146B2 |
Bupropion as a modulator of drug activity
Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan. |
| US11285145B2 |
Concomitant administration of glucocorticoid receptor modulator relacorilant and paclitaxel, a dual substrate of CYP2C8 and CYP3A4
Many drugs useful in treating cancer are metabolized by CYP2C8 enzymes, by CYP3A4 enzymes, or both. The effects of concomitant administration of relacorilant and paclitaxel, a drug used to treat cancer that is a substrate for both CYP2C8 and CYP3A4, are disclosed herein.Relacorilant potently inhibited CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 in in vitro tests, indicating that co-administration of relacorilant and paclitaxel would increase paclitaxel plasma exposure more than 5-fold in vivo, requiring significant reductions in paclitaxel doses when co-administering paclitaxel with relacorilant.Surprisingly, paclitaxel plasma exposure increased only by about 80% instead of the expected more than 5-fold increase expected with concomitant relacorilant and paclitaxel administration. Applicant discloses safe methods of co-administering relacorilant and paclitaxel by reducing the dose of paclitaxel to about half the paclitaxel dose used when paclitaxel is administered alone. Relacorilant and such reduced doses of paclitaxel may be co-administered to treat cancer, e.g., ovarian or pancreatic cancer. |
| US11285144B2 |
Use of CDK8 inhibitors to treat diseases of inflammation and autoimmunity
A method for treating inflammation and/or autoimmune diseases comprises administering to a subject in need thereof, a composition comprising a CDK8 inhibitor. In another aspect, a method for increasing IL-10 production comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a CDK8 inhibitor. In another aspect, a method for enhancing Treg cell differentiation, comprising administering a composition comprising a CDK8 inhibitor. In certain example embodiments, the subject suffers from an inflammatory bowel disease. In certain other example embodiments, the subject requires immunosuppression to prevent rejection following a transplantation procedure. |
| US11285136B2 |
Nanoparticles for controlled release of Sorafenib and Sorafenib derivatives
Described herein are loaded nanoparticles of Sorafenib (Sorafenib PBB) or Sorafenib derivatives (Sorafenib PBB derivatives), wherein the nanoparticles are polymeric PBB nanoparticles, (PHEA-BIB-pButMA, α,β-poly(N-2-hydroxyethyl)-co-{N-2-ethylene-[2-(poly(butylmethacrylate)-isobutyrate]}-D, L-aspartamide, as well as a method for obtaining them.Also described herein are a controlled release formulation of Sorafenib or Sorafenib, derivatives that include Sorafenib PBB or Sorafenib PBB derivatives, and to the use of the formulation in the treatment of tumor diseases of the kidney, liver, thyroid, colon, breast, pancreas, lungs and/or recurrent glioblastoma. |
| US11285134B2 |
Presbyopia treatments
Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of ocular conditions and for the improvement of vision parameters using pharmaceutically acceptable ophthalmic pilocarpine formulations. A nonlimiting example of an ocular condition that may be treated with the methods and compositions disclosed herein is presbyopia. |
| US11285133B2 |
2- or 3-imidazolines as carbapenemases inhibitors
The present application relates to novel 3-imidazolines of formula (I′) and (I) below: (I′) (I) Wherein Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, and R1 to R6 are as defined in the claims. The 3-imidazolines of the invention are useful in antibiotic therapies, in particular as inhibitors of carbapenemases. They are also useful as antibiotics themselves. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing more specifically the 3-imidazolines of formula (I). The present invention further relates to conjugates of said compounds with known antibiotics. |
| US11285132B2 |
Uses of indolinone compounds
Methods and compositions for treating acute myeloid leukemia and diffuse large B cell lymphoma using combinations of venetoclax and indolinone derivatives are provided. |