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| US11879693B2 |
U-bends with the reduced pressure losses to fluid distributing networks
Provided herein are components for a fluid network, specifically a U bend structure connected to at least two pipes which is modified for one or more objective functions of interest such as pressure drop, erosion rate, fouling, coke deposition and operating costs. The U bend structure is so designed to have a specific ARQ between 1.0 to 1.02 for 5% of the flow passage from the inlet and from the outlet, and an ARQ from 1.02 to 1.15 over the remaining 90% of the flow passage through an Rb/D ratio being greater than 1 and less than 4. |
| US11879692B2 |
Pressure vessel with barrier layer
A pressure vessel includes a first container and a second container surrounding the first container and including a fluid port. The pressure vessel further includes a barrier space extending between the first container and the second container and a leak detection mechanism connected to the fluid port on the second container that is configured to detect a leak in the pressure vessel. |
| US11879686B2 |
Cooling systems comprising passively and actively expandable vapor chambers for cooling power semiconductor devices
A cooling system that includes an expandable vapor chamber having a condenser side opposite an evaporator side, a condenser side wick coupled to a condenser side wall, an evaporator side wick coupled to an evaporator side wall, and a vapor core positioned between the evaporator side wick and the condenser side wick. The cooling system also includes a vapor pressure sensor communicatively coupled to a controller and a bellow actuator disposed in the vapor core and communicatively coupled to the controller. The bellow actuator is expandable based on a vapor pressure measurement of the vapor pressure sensor. |
| US11879681B2 |
Method for controlling refrigerator
A refrigerator control method of the present embodiment comprises the steps of: operating a compressor by operating a first cooling cycle for cooling a first storage chamber, and operating a first cold air supply means for the first storage chamber; and operating the compressor by switching into a second cooling cycle for cooling a second storage chamber, and operating a second cold air supply means, when a stop condition of the first cooling cycle is satisfied, wherein the cooling capacity of the compressor in the current second cooling cycle is determined on the basis of the representative temperature of the second storage chamber during one operating cycle which includes the previous first cooling cycle and the previous second cooling cycle, and a control unit performs control such that the compressor is operated in the current second cooling cycle with the determined cooling capacity. |
| US11879678B1 |
Thermal management systems
A thermal management system includes an open-circuit refrigeration system including a cooling system configured to supply a cooling medium. The open-circuit refrigeration system includes a receiver having a receiver outlet, the receiver configurable to store a refrigerant fluid, the receiver configured to receive the cooling medium from the cooling system, an evaporator coupled to the receiver outlet, the evaporator configurable to receive liquid refrigerant fluid from the receiver outlet and to extract heat from a heat load when the heat load contacts or is proximate to the evaporator a control device configurable to control a temperature of the heat load and an exhaust line, with the receiver, the evaporator, and the exhaust line coupled to form an open-circuit refrigerant fluid flow path. |
| US11879673B2 |
Refrigerant charge control system for heat pump systems
Air sourced or water sourced packaged self-contained heat pump units having indoor and outdoor sections are provided. The heat pump unit distributes its total charge of refrigerant between a main refrigerant system and a refrigerant charge control system while keeping the total charge of refrigerant in the heat pump unit constant. The refrigerant charge control system has a refrigerant reservoir, an inlet conduit, and an outlet conduit that extends into the reservoir such that its lowest point is close to the bottom of the reservoir. |
| US11879669B2 |
Flat-plate water-heating photovoltaic/thermal module and production process thereof
A flat-plate water-heating photovoltaic/thermal module and a production process thereof are disclosed. The flat-plate water-heating photovoltaic/thermal module includes a frame. The lower surface of the frame is provided with a heat preservation back plate. The upper surface of the frame is sequentially laminated with a glass cover plate, a first photovoltaic cell laminating adhesive, a photovoltaic cell slice, a second photovoltaic cell laminating adhesive, a transparent back plate, a third photovoltaic cell laminating adhesive and a heat absorbing component from top to bottom. A heat preservation cavity is formed between the heat preservation back plate and the heat absorption part. |
| US11879661B2 |
Dynamic temperature control for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system
A device is configured to operate a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The device is further configured to receive a temperature value and determine a load demand value based on the temperature value. The device is further configured to determine the load demand value is greater than the load capacity value for the HVAC system and, in response, identify a first setting from among a first plurality of settings for the HVAC system. By default, access to the first plurality of setting for the HVAC system is restricted for a user. The device is further configured to receive a response approving permission to operate the HVAC system using the first setting to the user and send a trigger signal to an HVAC controller to operate the one or more components of the HVAC system using the first setting. |
| US11879660B2 |
Photovoltaic air conditioner control method and apparatus and photovoltaic air conditioner
A photovoltaic air conditioner control method and apparatus and a photovoltaic air conditioner. The method includes: detecting in real time the grid-connected side inverter module temperature and the grid-connected side current of a photovoltaic air conditioner; determining the interval in which the grid-connected inverter module temperature is located and the interval in which the grid-connected side current is located; and, on the basis of the determining results, performing frequency-limiting and frequency-reduction control of the photovoltaic air conditioner. |
| US11879658B2 |
Air-conditioning ventilation system
An air-conditioning ventilation system includes a ventilation device configured to ventilate an air-conditioned space while controlling a ventilation rate, an air-conditioning apparatus that includes a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between refrigerant and air and that is configured to operate while controlling an air-conditioning capacity thereof to bring an indoor temperature in the air-conditioned space to a setting temperature, and a controller. The controller performs normal control that causes the ventilation device to operate to ventilate the air-conditioned space at a ventilation rate corresponding to the air-conditioning capacity of the air-conditioning apparatus, and recovery control that controls the ventilation rate of the ventilation device such that an integrated value of an amount of ventilation for a time duration from activation of the ventilation device under the normal control falls within a standard ventilation range including a standard integrated value of an amount of ventilation obtained by causing the ventilation device to operate to ventilate the air-conditioned space at a standard ventilation rate for a time duration having a same length as the time duration. |
| US11879652B2 |
Device-registration-work assisting system
A device-registration-work assisting system includes a plurality of notification units, and a mobile terminal carriable by a worker. Each notification unit is built in or disposed near one of a plurality of devices subjected to registration work. The mobile terminal includes a display unit configured to display information regarding each of the devices, and a selection unit configured to select a corresponding one of the devices. The notification unit is configured to notify the worker by light, sound, or motion in response to the corresponding device being selected with the selection unit. |
| US11879651B2 |
Occupancy-based fan control
A Heating, Ventilating Air Conditioning (HVAC) fan control method to detect an HVAC fan is controlled by at least one fan-on duration control selected by a user and provide at least one fan-on alarm message prior to overriding the at least one fan-on duration control. The method monitors an occupancy sensor signal to determine an occupancy in a conditioned space served by an HVAC system and automatically overrides the at least one fan-on duration control to save energy when the conditioned space is unoccupied. The overriding may comprise operating the HVAC fan based only on a thermostat call for cooling or a thermostat call for heating, operating the HVAC fan for less time than the at least one fan-on duration control selected by the user, and operating the HVAC fan for less frequency than the at least one fan-on duration control selected by the user. |
| US11879649B2 |
Outdoor unit of air-conditioning apparatus with corner grasp portions
An outdoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a casing, and grasp portions provided at corner portions of the casing in plan view. Each grasp portion includes an outer peripheral portion at an outer periphery, and a finger hook portion protruding downward from an upper part of the outer peripheral portion and extending in a lateral direction of the finger hook portion. The outer peripheral portion includes a first opening such that a lower end portion of the finger hook portion is exposed as seen in a horizontal direction and a direction perpendicular to the lateral direction, a second opening below the finger hook portion and continuous with the first opening, and a third opening behind the finger hook portion and continuous with the second opening, the second opening and the third opening are at one of the lateral end portions. |
| US11879646B2 |
Air conditioner, and method of replacing functional component
An air conditioner includes a power source that supplies AC voltage and a wiring plug-in coupler connected to the power source. The wiring plug-in coupler is connected to a portion of the power source to which a first functional component, which is actuated by the AC voltage in cooperation with the air conditioner, is connected, supplies voltage to a second functional component actuated by DC voltage in cooperation with the air conditioner, and is connected with an input terminal of a converter that converts AC voltage to DC voltage and supplies the converted DC voltage to the second functional component. |
| US11879635B2 |
Spectral adjustment of an LED array
A luminaire is provided that includes an LED light engine emitting a light engine light beam and one or more optical devices configured to receive the light engine light beam and form a luminaire light beam emitted by the luminaire. The LED light engine includes an array of LED emitters mounted on a substrate, an array of lenses optically coupled to the array of LED emitters, and a plurality of filter regions. The filter regions of the plurality of filter regions are optically coupled to and fixedly mounted relative to the array of LED emitters. Each filter region of the plurality of filter regions is aligned with an associated LED of the array of LED emitters and is configured to filter substantially only light emitted by the associated LED. |
| US11879633B1 |
Display device and its back light module and support column
A display device and its back light module and support column are disclosed. A display device includes a display panel and a back light module. The back light module includes a bottom casing, a plurality of light-emitting components located within the bottom casing and a plurality of support columns located within the bottom casing. Each support column is positioned between adjacent ones of the light-emitting components. Each support column includes a tapered member and a plurality of light-guide members. The tapered member includes at least two opposite surfaces, and the light-guide members are arranged on at least one of the two opposite surfaces, and each light-guide member protrudes from a corresponding one of the two opposite surfaces. |
| US11879632B2 |
System and method for generating light
A system for generating light, comprises a spectral light source, characterized by a spectral line shape described by a visibility function; and a multimode waveguide, characterized by an optical path difference distribution described by a standard deviation. The standard deviation typically matches, within a predetermined tolerance, a location of a zero point of the visibility function at which a contrast of the visibility function is less than 0.1. |
| US11879627B1 |
Heat dissipation structure for sealed optical machines
A new heat dissipation structure for sealed optical machines comprises an optical machine housing, an LED light source, a light cone, a first Fresnel lens, heat insulating glass, a liquid crystal screen, a second Fresnel lens, and a reflector; the upper part of the optical machine housing is installed with a second heat dissipation fan. The invention adopts two independent heat dissipation systems inside and outside, which can greatly increase the heat dissipation performance of the optical machine, and the external heat sink of the external heat dissipation system and the light heat sink share a fan in parallel, simplifying the structure and reducing the cost. The second heat dissipation fan is integrated with the optical machine shell, which effectively reduces the height of the optical machine, reduces the volume of the optical machine, and achieves a better internal circulation, further improving the heat dissipation efficiency. |
| US11879625B1 |
Versatile arm-wearable illumination device with wireless control and glittering effect
An arm-wearable illuminating device comprising an arm sleeve and a light source. The arm sleeve is formed of a flexible and durable material. The light source comprises an illumination module and a sparkling tape which together forms a glittering effect. The light source further comprises an integrated circuit through which multiple sensors are connected for hands free controlling of the device. The sensors can sense the movement of user arm, and device can illuminate in response to those movements. The integrated circuit includes a control module consisting of small circuits with wireless connectivity for connecting to a handheld device. The control module receives signals from a mobile application and can change the colors of the device according to the user's preferences. This wearable illuminating device offers a new and exciting way to enhance personal style and is also useful for outdoor activities and events. |
| US11879623B1 |
Lighting device using combined power generation
Proposed is a lighting device using combined power generation. Particularly, the lighting device using combined power generation includes a first power generation part including a first thermoelectric element whose first surface has a high temperature part formed by solar heat, the first power generation part being configured to generate electrical energy by using the first thermoelectric element, a second power generation part including a second thermoelectric element whose first surface has a high temperature part formed by heat generated from an LED module, the second power generation part being configured to generate electrical energy by using the second thermoelectric element, and a cooling part that is provided between the first power generation part and the second power generation part and simultaneously cools a second surface of each of the first thermoelectric element and the second thermoelectric element. |
| US11879620B2 |
Combined surface mount standoff and LED for space constrained applications
A combination standoff and LED includes a surface mount solder standoff which can be either threaded or unthreaded, and a surface mount LED disposed and fixed in the center of the base of the standoff. The combination standoff and LED is adapted to receive a lightpipe via the either threaded or unthreaded portion of the surface mount solder standoff. This combination standoff and LED results in a single piece of hardware which simplifies the physical PCBA layout design and removes any Computer Aided Design (CAD) placement errors that would normally be present if two separate hardware components were placed together manually. |
| US11879617B2 |
Light emitting device and light source module
A light emitting device and a light source module are provided. The light emitting device includes a base, a conductive unit, a light unit, and a package. The base includes a first substrate and n through holes, and the through holes pass through the first substrate. The conductive unit includes m conductors that are separate from each other, and the conductors pass through the first substrate. The light unit is electrically connected to the conductors. The package includes a first package body surrounding the light unit and a second package body covering the light unit and the first package body. The first package body and the second package body have different optical properties. Furthermore, m and n are integers greater than or equal to 2, and m is greater than or equal to n. |
| US11879616B2 |
Adjustable-beam luminaires
A luminaire for providing configurable static lighting or dynamically-adjustable lighting. The luminaire uses an array of focusing elements that act on light provided via a corresponding array of sources or via an edge-lit lightguide. Designs are provided for adjusting the number of distinct beams produced by the luminaire, as well as the angular width, angular profile, and pointing angle of the beams. Designs are also provided for systems utilizing the adjustable luminaires in various applications. |
| US11879612B2 |
Light guide, vehicle lamp and motor vehicle
A light guide, and a vehicle lamp and motor vehicle including the light guide, which is configured to be installed in an opening defined by a lamp frame of a vehicle lamp. The light guide includes an elongated body, the body having a light exit segment for guiding light from a light source to exit in a target direction, the light exit segment including a bend segment. The light guide further includes a wing-like part, the wing-like part being at least connected to the bend segment and being configured to fill a gap between the bend segment and an edge of the opening. |
| US11879610B2 |
Multi-mode lights
A system may have lights. A light may include a first light source and a first reflector configured to provide lighting for a high-beam mode and for a low-beam mode. The light may include a second light source and a second reflector configured to provide lighting for a cornering light mode. The lighting provided by the first light source and the lighting provided by the second light source may pass through the same headlight lens aperture. A light blocking structure may provide a cutoff pattern that define the illumination pattern of the low-beam lighting and the cornering lighting. One or more additional light sources may be provided to boost the intensity of a hot spot for high-beam lighting. |
| US11879608B2 |
Automotive lamp optical element, automotive lamp module, and vehicle
Provided are an automotive lamp optical element, an automotive lamp module and a vehicle. The automotive lamp optical element includes a light-incident portion, a transmission portion and a light-emitting portion connected in sequence. The light-incident portion is provided with at least one light-incident structure configured to converge light. An area of a cross section of the transmission portion gradually increases in a light transmission direction. A light-emitting convex surface is formed on one end of the light-emitting portion facing away from the transmission portion. The automotive lamp module includes the above automotive lamp optical element, and further includes at least one light source. The at least one light source is disposed in one-to-one correspondence with the at least one light-incident structure. |
| US11879606B2 |
Reinforced light strip for a lighting device
A flexible light assembly includes an elongated light transmissible jacket, the jacket including an internal vacancy. The assembly includes a substrate disposed in the internal vacancy. The substrate supports light emitters on a first surface thereof, and includes a reinforcing layer that is fixed to a surface the substrate opposite the first surface. The jacket may also include reinforcing fibers. The flexible light assembly is sufficiently flexible to permit bending such that the flexible light assembly can assume a radius of curvature in a range of 1.3 centimeters to 10.2 centimeters. |
| US11879601B2 |
Light source module
A light source module includes a first light-emitting unit, a second light-emitting unit, a first dichroic mirror, and a wavelength conversion unit. The first light-emitting unit emits a first color light. The second light-emitting unit emits a second color light. The first dichroic mirror allows the first color light to transmit through and has a passing area. The passing area allows the second color light to pass through. The wavelength conversion unit includes a substrate and a phosphor layer disposed on the substrate. The phosphor layer converts the first color light transmitting through the first dichroic mirror into a third color light, and reflects and scatters the second color light passing through the passing area. The first dichroic mirror reflects the second color light reflected by the wavelength conversion unit and the third color light. |
| US11879600B2 |
LED filament lamp
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved LED filament lamp (10), the LED filament lamp (10) comprising: a transparent envelope (11) provided with a transparent optical structure (12); at least one LED filament (14) enclosed by the transparent envelope (11); wherein the transparent optical structure (12) comprises a plurality of individually spaced prismatic grooves (17) and/or ridges that are at least partly aligned along a projection of the at least one LED filament (14) on the transparent envelope (11); wherein each prismatic groove (17) and/or ridge of the plurality of individually spaced prismatic grooves (17) and/or ridges comprises a refractive facet (171) oriented at a wedge angle (172) between 5 and 50 degrees with a tangent of the envelope (11) at the location of the respective prismatic groove (17) and/or ridge. |
| US11879599B2 |
Methods, Internet of Things systems, and mediums for assessing electrochemical corrosion of smart gas pipeline
The embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods for assessing electrochemical corrosion of a smart gas pipeline. The method may be implemented based on a smart gas pipeline network safety management platform of an Internet of Things system for assessing electrochemical corrosion of a smart gas pipeline. The method may include: obtaining environmental data of at least one position of a gas pipeline at a first time; determining an electrochemical corrosion degree of each of the at least one position of the gas pipeline at a second time based on the environmental data of the at least one position at the first time, wherein the first time is before the second time; determining, based on electrochemical corrosion degree, a protection scheme of the gas pipeline. |
| US11879595B2 |
Cryosphere
Methods, apparatus, and device, for a cryogenic storage system that stores and/or transports a liquid or gas at a temperature below ambient temperature. The cryogenic storage system has an enclosure and a cavity. The cryogenic storage system has a dewar that is positioned within the cavity of the enclosure. The dewar has a payload area that is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature. The dewar is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature and passively stabilize in an upright position. The dewar is formed with an inner wall and an outer wall and has an opening that allows access to the payload area. |
| US11879592B2 |
Gas pressure vessel
A gas pressure vessel capable of performing processing of removing wrinkles on an inner surface of a dome part and preventing cracking starting from a root of a thread of a neck part is provided. In a gas pressure vessel according to one embodiment, a dome part (12) has an opening whose diameter is 90 mm or greater, and the innermost root of the thread in a female thread part (10a) into which a lid (20) is screwed is provided inside an imaginary plane (B) formed by extending an outer surface of the dome part (12) toward an opening. |
| US11879590B2 |
System for lubricating cables or the like
A lubricating system has a pump to force a viscous lubricant from a supply of lubricant to a lubricator at which the lubricant is to be dispensed onto a cable, wire, or the like that is being pulled through a conduit. A sensor, associated with a spool from which the cable is being dispensed, is be used to automatically control the amount of lubricant that is to be dispensed onto the cable. A second described system comprises a custom bucket or bucket insert which allow a cable to pass through the bucket whereupon lubricant will be automatically applied to the cable and the container includes a profiled base to ensure proper passage of the cable through the lubricant and ensure the maximum usage of any lubricant. |
| US11879586B2 |
Thermally insulated medium pipes having HFO-containing cell gas
The invention relates to a thermally insulated conduit pipe, comprising at least one medium pipe, at least one thermal insulation arranged around the medium pipe, and at least one outer jacket arranged around the thermal insulation, wherein the outer jacket possibly comprises a barrier made of plastic, and wherein the thermal insulation comprises a foam, the cell gas of which contains at least 10 vol % HFOs. Such conduit pipe has good insulating behavior, good environmental balance, and is easily producible. |
| US11879584B1 |
Pipe fitting adapter
A pipe adapter with two or more plugs, each plug is inserted into an opening in a different pipe fitting. The adapter permanently isolates the fittings from each other, while keeping the fittings a fixed distance apart. |
| US11879582B2 |
Method and system for fluidly connecting fracturing manifold and fracturing tree
A method and fluid connection system to fluidly connect a fracturing manifold to a fracturing tree. The method includes fluidly connecting a plurality of flexible flowlines between the manifold outlet of a fracturing manifold module and the fracturing tree such that fluid from the manifold outlet is distributed into the flexible flowlines and into the fracturing tree to avoid abrupt or right angle changes in direction in all fluid connections at the fracturing tree and between the manifold outlet and the fracturing tree. The fluid connection system includes a flow distribution block having a single inlet and a plurality of outlets, and distributes fluid flow between the single inlet and the plurality of outlets without abrupt or right angle changes in direction. The flexible flowlines have a first end fluidly connected to one of the plurality of outlets, and a second end fluidly connected to the fracturing tree. |
| US11879581B2 |
Unisex ball valve coupling with safety locking mechanism
A coupling assembly (10) is reconfigurable among three states. In a disconnected state, a spring-biased lock indicator (20) is in a first lock indicator position, and the lock indicator includes a restriction member (40) that in the first lock indicator position retains an actuator in a first actuator position such that a valve is in a closed position and a locking pin is in a retracted position. In a connected/valve-closed state, the lock indicator (20) is in a second lock indicator position in which the restriction member (40) permits movement of the actuator (30), but with the actuator (30) still being in the first actuator position such that the valve is in the closed position and the locking pin (46) is in the retracted position. In a connected/valve-open state, the lock indicator (20) is in the second lock indicator position to permit movement of the actuator (30), and now with the actuator (30) being in the second actuator position such that the valve is in the open position and the locking pin (46) is in an extended position to lock a second coupling assembly to the coupling assembly to form a unisex coupling connection. |
| US11879577B1 |
Air hose guide
A hose guide having a base with a back side, a front side and a hose receiving orifice. A receiver extends from the front side of the base. The receiver has a terminal end that communicates an interior surface and an exterior surface. The terminal end may define a plurality of fillets. A roller assembly is affixed to the back side the base. The roller assembly supports a plurality of rollers for engaging an external surface of a hose. When installed, the hose guide of the invention is flush with a sealing surface, such as a panel, for providing a sealing surface therewith. Rollers are provided for reducing damage to a hose passing therethrough. Use of a complementary shaped stopper helps to prevent an ingress of water and dust through the hose guide, e.g., into a hose reel containing compartment. |
| US11879572B2 |
Tube fitting and tube equipped with tube fitting
A tube fitting is provided with a resin coating layer over a coated region surfaces of a threaded portion and a contact portion. The resin coating layer includes a polyethylene based substance, a lubricant, and solid particles. When mass per unit area w (g/m2) is defined as a value obtained by dividing the mass difference between a state with the resin coating layer and a state without the resin coating layer by the surface area of the coated region, the mass per unit area w satisfies a relation 0.79 |
| US11879570B2 |
Positive installation indicator assembly
An indicator assembly includes a fastener defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an axis extending from the first end to the second end; a first indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener; and a second indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener, wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the second end of the fastener upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position. |
| US11879568B2 |
Pipeline-leak-containment apparatus
Pipelines in operation specifically the ones operating under high pressures are subject to structural deficiencies therefore, they are susceptible to leakage. The present disclosure relates to a pipeline-leak-containment apparatus comprising an elongate tubular containment wall and at least a first clamp and a second clamp sealingly engaging a section of a pipe to form a sealed interstitial space between the elongate tubular containment wall and the pipe. The tubular containment wall comprises an inner layer, a reinforcement layer and an outer layer. Each clamp comprises an inner clamp, and an outer clamp, wherein at least the inner layer at each end of the elongate tubular containment wall is sealingly sandwiched between the inner clamp and the outer clamp of each clamp. Inner and outer clamps are split clamps that sealingly engage the pipe upon tightening of fastening members. |
| US11879560B2 |
Flow-path forming block and fluid control device provided with flow-path forming block
A flow-path forming block includes: a first block; a second block attached to the first block, the second block having a first flow path and a second flow path; and a gasket provided between the first block and the second block, the gasket being configured to seal between the first block and the second block, wherein the second block has a communication portion formed on a surface facing the gasket, the communication portion being configured such that the first flow path and the second flow path are communicated, and the gasket has a recessed portion formed at a position facing the communication portion. |
| US11879556B2 |
Check valve unit and air-conditioning apparatus, and method for manufacturing check valve unit
A check valve unit 1 includes: a container body 2 including a valve body housing portion 21, a valve seat 22, and a protruding portion 23, the valve body housing portion 21 having a cylindrical shape, the valve seat 22 being formed at one end portion of the valve body housing portion 21 and protruding from an inner peripheral surface of the valve body housing portion 21, the protruding portion 23 being formed at the other end portion of the valve body housing portion 21 and protruding from the inner peripheral surface of the valve body housing portion 21; and a valve body 3 including a valve portion 31 and a guide portion 32 and disposed in the container body 2, the valve portion 31 coming into contact with the valve seat 22 at a time of preventing backflow of refrigerant, the guide portion 32 including a plurality of blades. |
| US11879555B2 |
On/off solenoid valve providing two levels of mechanical pressure regulation
A solenoid valve device with a pressure-responsive slide mechanism, including: a body including at least three channels for flow of a liquid; a slide that can be moved in the body by a pressurised fluid, between a position with fluid communication between a first and a second channel among the three flow channels, and a position with fluid communication between the second channel and the third channel; a selector for selecting an activation threshold for movement of the slide, among at least one first and at least one second pressure threshold; and a regulator for regulating at least the activation thresholds of the slide. |
| US11879549B2 |
Rotary joint
Each of mechanical seal devices 7 of a rotary joint 1 includes a first shaft side seal ring 71 and a second shaft side seal ring 72 attached to a shaft body 5, and a first case side seal ring 73 and a second case side seal ring 74 attached to a case body 2. The first shaft side seal ring 71 and the second shaft side seal ring 72 have contact surfaces 71b and 72b axially facing each other and coming into contact with each other, and grooves 421c and 421d for forming a second communication flow passage 42 connecting a second outer flow passage 32 and a second inner flow passage 62 are formed in both the contact surfaces 71b and 72b. |
| US11879542B2 |
Continuously variable transmission
A vehicle may include a continuously variable transmission which requires non-recycled air. The continuously variable transmission may provide non-recycled air to a first number of sheaves of the continuously variable transmission with a second number of air supply conduits, the second number being less than the first number. A cover of the continuously variable transmission may have a unitary body. |
| US11879541B2 |
Oil scavenge system for a gearbox
A gearbox including a gear and a gutter. The gear is rotatable about a rotational axis in a rotational direction. The gear has a radial direction and an axial direction, and the gear expels oil radially outward when the gear rotates. The gutter is positioned radially outward of the gear in the radial direction of the gear to collect oil expelled by the gear when the gear rotates. The gutter includes an axial surface, a plurality of radial surfaces including a first radial surface and a second radial surface, and at least one opening to allow the oil collected in the gutter to flow therethrough. Each of the first radial surface and the second radial surface is oriented in a direction intersecting the axial surface, and the at least one opening is formed on both the axial surface and one of the first radial surface and the second radial surface. |
| US11879536B2 |
Rotary device with chambered member and method of making same
In one aspect, a rotary device is provided, and includes a shaft adapter, a chambered member, a seal member and at least one internal torque transfer member. The shaft adapter is connectible to a crankshaft or accessory shaft and defines an axis. The chambered member (e.g. a pulley) is rotatably connected to it, and at least partially encloses a chamber (e.g. for oil), and includes a circumferential portion, a first side wall, and a second side wall which is a separate member from the circumferential portion. One of the circumferential portion and the second side wall has projections thereon, and the other has valleys that mate with the projections with no clearance, so as to be able to transfer a torque of at least 10 Nm into one another without plastic deformation. A seal member is compressed between the second side wall and the circumferential portion. |
| US11879534B2 |
Flexible external gear, wave reducer, and robot
A gear includes a tubular portion and a diaphragm portion. The diaphragm portion extends in a direction including a radial component from one axial end portion of the tubular portion. The portion includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is on one axial side of the portion. The second portion is on another axial side relative to the first portion. The second portion includes teeth protruding radially outward. A maximum value of a thickness of the diaphragm portion is equal to or less than twice a distance from radially outer ends of the teeth to a radially inner surface of the second portion, and a minimum value of a thickness of the first portion is equal to or less than half the maximum value of the thickness of the diaphragm portion. |
| US11879528B2 |
Transmission and agricultural or industrial commercial vehicle
A transmission includes a drive element, a first output element, a primary transmission unit, a reversing unit, and an intermediate gearbox. At least three of the at least eight shifting elements of the primary transmission unit, at least one of the at least two shifting elements of the reversing unit, and at least one of the at least two shifting elements of the intermediate gearbox are activatable in combinations of at least five shifting elements so as to establish at least twenty-eight forward gears between the drive element and the first output element. |
| US11879524B1 |
Actuator systems and methods
An actuator system can be used to adjust a position of a component in a spatial light modulator. The actuator system has a pair of actuators that are coupled together by a frame that is used to adjust the height of the component relative to the substrate. The frame includes a pair of moment arms that are coupled to the actuators and a pair of connecting arms that are coupled to the moment arms. The connecting arms are then connected together at about the center of the frame, which portion of the frame can be used to raise or lower the plate. The center of the frame can be raised or lowered by a shortening or lengthening of the connecting arms relative to each other. |
| US11879518B2 |
Suspension system with improved articulation
An adaptive suspension damper may include a body defining a working chamber, and a sleeve operably coupled to the body to alternately open the working chamber to enable a working fluid to enter or leave the working chamber relative to compression and rebound events experienced at the adaptive suspension damper, and close the working chamber to enable the piston head to act as a hydraulic ram inside the working chamber to selectively adjust a position of a piston head in the working chamber to adjust a height of a corner of a vehicle at which the adaptive suspension damper is located. |
| US11879516B2 |
Variable stiffness magnetic spring
This disclosure presents a new type of variable stiffness magnetic spring, which can have a highly linear translational force characteristic. The variable stiffness is achieved through the rotation of a central magnet. Both positive and negative spring constants can be created. Using an analytic-based field analysis modelling technique, the operating principle and linearity characteristics of the adjustable magnetic spring are studied. The use of a magnetic spring with an adjustable negative spring constant could enable an ocean generator to continuously operate in a resonant state, thereby greatly increasing its power generation capability. The described variable stiffness spring could also be useful in other energy harvesting applications, robotic actuator applications, and/or other applications. |
| US11879504B1 |
Clutch device and motorcycle
A clutch device includes a pressure plate movable toward and away from a clutch center to press input-side rotating plates and output-side rotating plates. An oil flow hole is located in a spline groove to penetrate an outer peripheral wall of the clutch center, to enable clutch oil having flowed out of an output shaft to be discharged to outside of the clutch center, and located between an end of a center-side slipper cam surface in a second circumferential direction and a center-side cam hole located ahead, in the first circumferential direction, of the end in the second circumferential direction, in the circumferential directions. A through hole is located ahead, in the first circumferential direction, of the end of the center-side slipper cam surface in the first circumferential to guide clutch oil flowing outside the clutch center to the inside of the clutch center. |
| US11879495B2 |
Thermally insulating fixture
A thermally insulating fixture includes a self-tapping screw, a fixed member mounted on the self-tapping screw, and a thermally insulating member wrapping the fixed member. The fixed member is provided with a first through hole. The thermally insulating member is provided with a second through hole and a positioning groove. The self-tapping screw extends through the second through hole of the thermally insulating member and the first through hole of the fixed member. A thermally insulating cover is mounted in the positioning groove and covers the self-tapping screw. The thermally insulating cover has a receiving space which receives the self-tapping screw. The thermally insulating cover has a positioning flange which is positioned in the positioning groove when the thermally insulating cover covers the head of the self-tapping screw. |
| US11879490B2 |
Watertight fastening devices employed in a solar panel installation system
Watertight fastening devices and systems and methods for the employment thereof are disclosed. The disclosed watertight fastening device includes a head, a shank extending away from the head toward a distal end, and a cover extending outwardly and away from the head in the direction of the shank and defining a hollow region between the shank and an inner surface of the cover. The watertight fastening device may be used in conjunction with a solar power installation system that includes a base plate configured to be positioned against an installation surface. The base plate includes an aperture for receiving the shank of the fastener and protrusion surrounding the aperture configured to be received in the hollow region of the fastener, thereby providing an enhanced barrier against moisture reaching the installation surface. |
| US11879488B2 |
Lightning damage resistant one sided installation
A fastener assembly includes a bolt having a head and having a shank. The shank defines threads, the bolt defines a channel which extends circumferentially about the bolt, and the head defines multiple head channels with a first end of each of the multiple head channels in communication with the channel and a second end of each of the multiple head channels in communication with an outside of the head positioned at a top surface of the head. The fastener assembly further includes a sleeve having threads compatible for engaging the threads of the bolt. The sleeve includes a portion of the sleeve including an annealed material and multiple slots defined through the sleeve. With the bolt positioned within the sleeve, each of the multiple slots defined through the sleeve is positioned in communication with the channel. |
| US11879487B1 |
Self-tapping fastener
A self-tapping fastener or screw is provided including a head, a cutting tip, and a body portion. The cutting tip includes a first cutting surface. The body portion extends from the head along a central axis to the cutting tip. The body portion includes a proximal threaded portion having a proximal thread size; a distal threaded portion having a distal thread size, the distal thread size being smaller than the proximal thread size; and an intermediate portion, the intermediate portion of the body portion disposed between the proximal threaded portion and the distal threaded portion. |
| US11879486B2 |
Flexible shoulder pin module for installing a panel on an assembly
A flexible shoulder pin module includes a barrel having an annular head portion, a cylindrical body portion, and a through-hole extending from a top surface of the body portion to a bottom end of the head portion; and a shoulder pin having a shaft portion and a shoulder portion formed thereon. The through-hole includes a first portion adjacent to the top surface of the body portion, and a second portion having a greater diameter than the first portion. The shaft portion is insertable through the first portion into the second portion. The shoulder portion is configured to adjustably extend above the top surface of the body portion to clamp a panel thereto. A compressible device is configured to be disposed around the shaft portion and secured by a stopper panel, which is coupled to the shaft portion and placed adjacent to the head portion within the second portion. |
| US11879483B2 |
Multiphase pump
A multiphase pump for conveying a multiphase process fluid includes a pump housing, a stationary diffuser, a rotor and swirl brake. The rotor is arranged in the pump housing and is rotatable about an axial direction, the rotor including a pump shaft and an impeller fixedly mounted on the pump shaft. The stationary diffuser is arranged adjacent to and downstream of the impeller. The impeller includes a blade with the blade having a radially outer tip, and a ring surrounding the impeller and arranged at the radially outer tip of the blade. A passage is between the ring and a stationary part configured to be stationary with respect to the pump housing, the passage extending in the axial direction from an entrance to a discharge. The swirl brake is disposed at the passage, and configured and arranged to brake swirling of the process fluid passing through the passage. |
| US11879481B2 |
External tray hose with integrated pump
One aspect described in this application provides an apparatus that includes an external tray hose with an integrated booster pump for cooling a computing device. The booster pump can boost fluid flow and fluid pressure of coolant fluid pumped toward the computing device on a server tray. The booster pump includes a stator mounted around a booster pump housing with a bore. The stator includes one or more C-shaped lamination stacks for supporting coil windings. Energized coil windings generate a varying magnetic field for rotating an impeller within a housing bore to pump fluid along the housing bore of the booster pump. The apparatus includes a monitor module to monitor a set of sensors to obtain information about one or more of fluid temperature, fluid pressure, and device temperature; and a control module to adjust performance of the booster pump based on the information obtained from the set of sensors. |
| US11879480B1 |
Sectioned compressor inner band for variable pitch vane assemblies in gas turbine engines
A compressor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer band, a plurality of variable pitch vanes, and an inner band. The plurality of variable pitch vanes extend radially between the outer band and the inner band. The inner band extends circumferentially partway about an axis and includes a first ring segment and a second ring segment that cooperate to receive the plurality of variable pitch vanes. |
| US11879479B2 |
Flow guiding element, heat collecting pump and dishwasher
Provided are a flow guiding element, a heat collecting pump, and a dishwasher. The flow guiding element includes an annular portion and flow guiding pieces. The flow guiding pieces is connected to a periphery of the annular portion, and arranged in a circumferential direction of the annular portion. Each of the flow guiding pieces spirals upwards in the circumferential direction of the annular portion. |
| US11879478B2 |
Centrifugal supercharger transmission case
A supercharger transmission case that includes both small and large impeller shaft bearing bores in a single component to avoid potential misalignment, and to allow the bores to be machined during the same machining setup by the same tool. The supercharger transmission case may be fabricated of low thermal expansion material, such as a hypereutectic metal matrix comprising aluminum and silicon, to further reduce thermal expansion of the transmission case and bearings. |
| US11879475B2 |
Fan
A fan includes a motor base, a bearing, an impeller, a stator and a magnetic element. The motor base has a bearing stand in a center portion thereof. The impeller includes a metallic case, plural blades and a rotating shaft. A top surface of a top wall of the metallic case continuous with curved surface that defines part of a central opening, and a depth of the central opening is equal to a thickness of the top wall. The blades are disposed around an outer periphery of said metallic case. The rotating shaft is inserted into the central opening and penetrated through the bearing stand, wherein no raised ring structure is formed in the top wall, and the rotating shaft and the metallic case are jointed together by a laser welding process. The magnetic element is disposed on an inner wall of the metallic case and aligned with the stator. |
| US11879474B2 |
Centrifugal pump assembly
A centrifugal pump assembly includes a pump head, a pump base defining a pump inlet and a pump outlet, a fluid outlet channel from the pump head to the pump outlet, impellers, defining an impeller fluid channel between an impeller inlet and outlet and connected with one of rotor shaft segments including a positive fit coupling for torque transfer between at least two rotor shaft segments, and one or more pump stage housing segments arranged between the pump base and the pump head. The pump stage housing segments have a structure defining a guide passage for receiving pumped fluid from the impeller outlet of the impellers and for guiding pumped fluid to the impeller inlet of another one of the impellers or to the pump head. The pump stage housing segments each have a structure defining at least a part of a wall section of the fluid outlet channel. |
| US11879473B2 |
Intelligent built-in air pump
An air pump is provided, the air pump comprising: an air pump housing; a first check valve; a main air pump; an airway switching device; an air-supplementing pump; an air pressure sensor; and a control device. The control device is electrically connected to the main air pump, the airway switching device, the air-supplementing pump, and the air pressure sensor, and is configured to: send a main air pump stop signal based on the air pressure sensor detecting a threshold pressure in the inflatable body during operation of the main air pump; and send an air-supplementing pump operation signal based on the air pressure sensor detecting a pressure lower than the threshold pressure in the inflatable body when the main air pump is not in operation. |
| US11879468B2 |
Control method for centrifugal compressor and air conditioning system
A control method for a centrifugal compressor and an air conditioning system. The control method for the centrifugal compressor includes: S100, when an inlet opening of the centrifugal compressor is below a first preset value, shutting down a drive motor of the centrifugal compressor; or S200, when the inlet opening of the centrifugal compressor is not below the first preset value, performing the following operations in a preset order: decreasing the inlet opening of the centrifugal compressor, and increasing a rotate speed of the centrifugal compressor. |
| US11879467B1 |
Fog generator
Disclosed is a system for creating a fog. In one nonlimiting example embodiment, the system includes a pump, a motor configured to drive the pump, a first controller configured to control the motor, a reservoir configured to hold a liquid, a first conduit configured to transfer the liquid to the pump, a second conduit configured to transfer the liquid from the pump to a nozzle, a high pressure sensor configured to detect pressure within the system, wherein the nozzle includes a surface upon which the liquid shatters and turns into the fog and wherein a pressure on a pressure side of the pump does not exceed 3000 psi. |
| US11879464B1 |
Electric compressor having a swing link and integrated limit pin and swing link and integrated limit pin for use in an electric compressor
An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume. |
| US11879463B2 |
Refueling screw compressor
In the operation of a refueling screw compressor, when load conditions constantly fluctuate or when the rotation speed control of a cooling fan is performed, it is difficult to accurately perform a diagnosis predicted from measurement results of devices inside the compressor, so a diagnostic mode stably creates an operating condition under which an accurate diagnosis can be performed. In the refueling screw compressor, a discharge electric valve is provided downstream of an air cooler, and an air release electric valve and a dedicated orifice are provided to connect an oil separator inner space and a suction throttle valve space. In the diagnostic mode, the discharge electric valve is closed, the air release electric valve is opened, and while an upstream pressure of the oil separator is maintained at a specified pressure, a rotation speed control operation of a compressor body and the diagnosis of internal devices are performed. |
| US11879462B2 |
Moineau pump-type quantitative liquid-discharging apparatus
The present invention relates to a Moineau pump-type quantitative liquid-discharging apparatus including a stator in which a slot hole is formed, a main shaft including a first shaft part and a second shaft part, which are eccentric with respect to each other, and a rotor which extends from the first shaft part and is inserted into the slot hole, first and second slide bearings to which the first shaft part and the second shaft part are rotatably coupled, respectively, and first and second sliders which guide the first and second slide bearings to move in directions to cross each other, wherein the movement directions of the first and second slide bearings are perpendicular to an extension direction of the rotor. |
| US11879461B2 |
Oil pump with straightening member branching the suction passage
An oil pump includes: a shaft member; an inner rotor configured to rotate integrally with the shaft member; an outer rotor forming a rotor chamber into which oil is sucked from a suction passage and from which the oil is discharged toward a discharge passage, between the inner rotor and the outer rotor; a body member having a recess-shaped housing chamber in which each rotor is housed so as to be rotatable about an axis; and a cover member attached so as to close the housing chamber. The rotor chamber has first and second suction ports through each of which the oil to be sucked from the suction passage passes. The oil pump includes a straightening member branching the suction passage from a main path to the first suction port side and the second suction port side. |
| US11879458B2 |
Rotary piston compressor/pump/blower with a ventilation channel
A rotary piston compressor/pump/blower includes a housing spatially limiting a working chamber, an intake connection for guiding fluid into the working chamber, a pressure connection for guiding the fluid out of the working chamber, and a rotor assembly having a first rotor rotatably arranged in a first working sub-chamber and a second rotor cooperating with the first rotor and rotatably arranged in a second working sub-chamber. The rotary piston compressor/pump/blower also includes a ventilation channel, formed in the housing and connected to the working chamber via a ventilation channel opening, for the temporally limited introducing of air into the working chamber, wherein the ventilation channel opening is open at least in sections, in particular completely open, in a compression phase. |
| US11879456B2 |
Scroll compressor and refrigeration apparatus including same
A scroll compressor includes a casing, compression mechanism housed in the casing, and drive shaft. The compression mechanism includes fixed and movable scrolls, and a housing. The housing includes a bearing portion configured to rotatably support the drive shaft, a body portion continuous with the bearing portion and extending radially outward, a pressing portion provided radially outside the body portion to press the casing, and a supporting portion extending from a face of the body portion near the fixed scroll. An end face of the supporting portion near the fixed scroll is a fastening face to which the fixed scroll is fastened. A gap is formed between an inner peripheral surface of the casing and outer peripheral surfaces of the body and supporting portions. An axial length of the gap is greater than or equal to an axial length of an inner peripheral surface of the supporting portion. |
| US11879455B2 |
Supply pump
A cam ring of a supply pump revolves around a camshaft without rotating. A tappet reciprocates in a direction perpendicular to the camshaft in response to revolution of the cam ring such that the tappet slides along a cam ring sliding surface. A plunger reciprocates together with the tappet to pressurize and deliver fuel. The cam ring sliding surface is shaped in a convex form that has a curved contour line which is non-circular. A height of an inside of the cam ring sliding surface is higher than a height of a periphery of the cam ring sliding surface. Specifically, an ellipsoidal surface portion is formed at the cam ring sliding surface, and an axial direction of a major axis of the ellipsoidal surface portion is set to coincide with a direction perpendicular to a sliding direction of the cam ring sliding surface. |
| US11879454B2 |
Method and apparatus for testing for and removing trapped air from submersible well pump assembly
A fixture has a body that connects to a motor, the body having a bore. The body has a piston in the bore, separating the bore into a pressure chamber and a lubricant chamber in fluid communication with lubricant in the motor. A technician applies pressure to the pressure chamber, which causes the piston to increase pressure of the lubricant in the lubricant chamber and in the motor. The technician monitors a distance of movement of the piston, indicating a presence of residual air in the lubricant. If the movement meets a amount, the technician applies a vacuum to the lubricant chamber and bleeds out residual air from the lubricant in the motor. |
| US11879442B2 |
Seal for a wind turbine nacelle
Provided is a seal arranged about a tower aperture of a wind turbine nacelle, which seal includes an annular channel shaped to contain a liquid, and an annular lip extending downwards into the annular channel, which annular channel and annular lip are mounted at opposite sides of a gap between the nacelle and a wind turbine tower; and further including a volume of liquid in the annular channel, which liquid volume is sufficient to immerse the annular lip about its lower circumference to prevent a passage of air between nacelle interior and nacelle exterior. A seal maintenance arrangement including such a seal and a device for replenishing the liquid in the annular channel is also provided. |
| US11879437B2 |
Method for controlling heating of rotor blades of a wind turbine
A method for controlling heating of rotor blades of an aerodynamic rotor of a wind turbine, wherein, the heating of the rotor blades is initiated, if icing of the rotor blades is expected, wherein according to an icing criteria, if icing is expected is evaluated depending on a determined ambient temperature, a determined relative humidity, and a determined wind speed, each defining a determined weather parameter, and further according to the icing criteria, if icing is expected is evaluated depending on a temporal change of at least one of these weather parameters and/or of at least one other weather parameter. |
| US11879436B2 |
Lightning suppression device for wind turbine blades
Provided is a lightning suppression device for wind turbine blades that is provided at a tip of a wind turbine blade and suppresses lightning struck on the wind turbine blade, the device including: an electrical insulator attached to the tip of the wind turbine blade and formed of a non-conductive material; an internal electrode attached to the electrical insulator on a side opposite to the wind turbine blade; and an external electrode attached to the electrical insulator so as to surround the internal electrode with a predetermined gap therebetween, wherein the electrical insulator is fixed to the tip of the wind turbine blade by a fixing member, and a ground line is connected to the internal electrode. |
| US11879435B1 |
Systems and methods for cold-climate operation of a fluid-flow based energy generation system
A turbine controller system and method for a fluid-driven power generation unit may include an electrical circuit that connects to a power source and a rotor of a generator of the fluid-driven power generation unit. A turbine control circuit, which may include multiple circuits, may receive data from sensors or from external sources and may generate a signal to control the generator based on a determination that at least one weather condition exists. Control may be effectuated by motoring the rotor of the generator to mitigate a potential impact of the determined at least one weather condition on the fluid-driven power generation unit. |
| US11879434B2 |
Wind speed-tip speed ratio controlled wind turbine apparatus
A wind turbine control apparatus, method and non-transitory computer-readable medium are disclosed. The wind turbine control apparatus comprises a generator connected to a wind turbine with a drive train. The drive train comprises a rotor, a low speed shaft, a gear box, a high speed shaft, and a controller module. The controller module is configured to obtain a maximum power within a large range of varying wind velocities by operating the rotor at a neural network determined optimal angular speed for the current wind velocity. |
| US11879433B2 |
Method for operating a wind turbine, and a power plant
A method (1000-1001) for operating a wind turbine (100) including a rotor (106) having rotor blades (108) and a power conversion system (118, 210, 234) mechanically connected with the rotor (106), configured to convert input motive power into electrical output power, and electrically connected to a network (242) for feeding the electrical output power (P) to the network is provided. The method includes determining (1100) a current frequency (f) of the network (242), and, when the current frequency (f) is equal to or lower than a threshold frequency (fthresh), operating (1300) the power conversion system (118, 210, 234) at an electrical output power (P) which is increased by an electrical output power increase (PI) in accordance with a monotonic function (PI(f)) of the current frequency (f) limited to a maximum value (PImax). |
| US11879432B2 |
Controller and control method for a wind turbine
A controller structure for a wind turbine having an aerodynamic rotor with at least one rotor blade, wherein the controller structure is designed to control a rotation speed of the rotor of the wind turbine, wherein the controller structure is designed as a cascade control arrangement and has an outer control loop and an inner control loop, wherein the inner control loop receives an input signal which comprises a change in the rotation speed, an acceleration of the rotation speed, a function of the change in the rotation speed and/or a function of the acceleration of the rotation speed. |
| US11879423B2 |
Self-regulating water turbine runner, water turbine equipped with sub-runner located upstream of the main runner and water turbine comprising the same
The present invention provides a turbine sub-runner that is positioned to be within the vortex zone of a turbine wicket gates (zone “S-R”, FIG. 1). The sub-runner includes at least two sub-runner blades, configured to monitor the relative flow of the vortex created by the wicket gates. A control mechanism is connected to the sub-runner shaft via gear and threaded interface, and is capable of transferring the relative (vs main-runner) rotational energy of the sub-runner into angular movement of the main runner blades. As the sub-runner interacts with the changing conditions of the main vortex within the zone “S-R”, it will act to automatically regulate, adjust, and control the angle of the main runner blades to optimize the performance of the turbine. The sub-runner uses the energy of the vortex existing in the zone “S-R” to perform the monitoring, regulation, adjustment and control of the main runner through regulating angular position of main runner blades. |
| US11879418B2 |
Fuel injector and nozzle assembly having spray duct with center body for increased flame liftoff length
A fuel injector includes a nozzle body, and spray ducts coupled to the nozzle body and in spray path alignment with spray orifices therein. A nozzle check is movable within the nozzle body to open and close the spray orifices. Each of the spray ducts defines a duct center axis, and includes a center body forming, together with a duct inner surface, a spray jet passage circumferential of the duct center axis and reduced in area in a direction of spray jet advancement from the nozzle body. |
| US11879417B2 |
Vapor canister and evaporative emissions control system for a vehicle
A vapor canister for a vehicle evaporative emissions control system comprises a canister housing defining an internal volume for receiving therein one or more volumes of adsorbent; a fuel vapor inlet port for connecting the canister to a fuel tank; a vent port for intake of fresh air into the canister; a purge port for withdrawing fuel vapors from the canister; and a pump integrated with the canister housing. The integrated pump is actuated to provide an overpressure or underpressure in the canister. The integrated pump can be used for various operating modes, such as e.g. canister purging, leak detection diagnostic, refueling or engine shut down. |
| US11879416B1 |
Method for reducing jet tab exposure during thrust vectoring
A method of thrust vectoring a missile utilizing jet tabs is presented. Jet tabs are used to create lateral control moments on a missile by rotating tabs into the rocket exhaust plume and changing the thrust deflection angle. The method includes simultaneously rolling the missile during the thrust vector maneuver in order to reduce the maximum tab exposure to the rocket plume. The method enables aggressive pitchover maneuvers while reducing the risk of tab failure due to excessive exposure. |
| US11879413B2 |
Gas turbine engine
An aircraft gas turbine engine includes a heat exchanger module, and a core engine. The core engine includes an intermediate-pressure compressor, high-pressure compressor, and high and low-pressure turbines. The high-pressure compressor rotationally connects to the high-pressure turbine by a first shaft, and the intermediate-pressure compressor rotationally connects to the low-pressure turbine by a second shaft. The heat exchanger module fluidly communicates with the core engine by an inlet duct. The heat exchanger module includes a central hub and multiple heat transfer elements extending radially from the hub and spaced in a circumferential array, for heat energy transfer from a first fluid within the elements to an inlet airflow passing over a surface of the elements prior to airflow entry into an inlet to the core engine. The gas turbine engine further includes a first electric machine rotationally connected to the first shaft, and positioned downstream of the heat exchanger module. |
| US11879412B2 |
Turbomachine fan
A ring assembly has a housing made of woven composite material carrying on its radially inner face an acoustic panel with a cellular structure covered with a composite material. The housing includes at least one radial recess in which is engaged at least one radially outwardly projecting part of the radially outer face of the acoustic panel. |
| US11879411B2 |
System and method for mitigating bowed rotor in a gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine includes a casing, a rotor assembly rotatably mounted within the casing, the rotor assembly comprising a forward rotor portion defining a forward rotor cavity and an aft rotor portion defining an aft rotor cavity, the aft rotor cavity being fluidly isolated from the forward rotor cavity, and a cooling system. The cooling system includes a forward cooling fluid supply, a forward supply line providing fluid communication between the forward cooling fluid supply and the forward rotor cavity, an aft cooling fluid supply, an aft supply line providing fluid communication between the aft cooling fluid supply and the aft rotor cavity, and a flow control system fluidly coupled to the forward supply line and the aft supply line for regulating a flow of forward cooling fluid and a flow of aft cooling fluid. |
| US11879408B2 |
Method and system for fuel system diagnostics
Methods and systems are provided for diagnostics of a fuel system configured with a three-way isolation valve and a four port canister. An example method includes, during a refueling event, indicating degradation of the three-way isolation valve based on pressure in the fuel tank during depressurization followed by refueling. |
| US11879406B2 |
Method, computing unit, and computer program for operating an internal-combustion engine
A method for operating an internal-combustion engine having an exhaust gas catalyst, a first exhaust gas sensor upstream of the exhaust gas catalyst and a second exhaust gas sensor downstream of the exhaust gas catalyst. A fill level of an exhaust gas component that can be stored in the exhaust gas catalyst is determined using a theoretical catalyst model, into which, as the input value, a signal of the first exhaust gas sensor (a first signal); a signal of the second exhaust gas sensor (a second signal); and a target signal are provided. The target signal corresponds to the signal that would be expected at the determined fill level in the exhaust gas catalyst. The catalyst model is reinitiated when the deviation of the second signal from the target signal exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The fill level is also regulated, and an air-fuel mixture is adjusted. |
| US11879401B2 |
Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI-type) combustion system for an engine and powertrain using wet-alcohol as a fuel and including hot assist ignition
An internal combustion-type engine or powertrain that is capable of burning wet-alcohol fuel mixture and including a piston reciprocating within a cylinder attached to a cylinder head and connecting to a crank shaft via a connecting rod. An intake cam and valve is mounted within an intake port formed in the cylinder head and an exhaust cam and valve is mounted within an exhaust port also formed in the cylinder head. A pressurized fuel source is introduced into the cylinder by a fuel injector and the percentage of water in the alcohol/water mix operates to prolong the cylinder pressure in order to increase a mean effective pressure (IMEP), leading to a higher torque (improved Brake Mean Effective Pressure—BMEP) of the engine via a longer pressure pulse attained during the period of preferred mechanical advantage of the crank-arm of the engine. |
| US11879395B2 |
Noise attenuation in an engine nacelle
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a nacelle for an engine, including a plurality of acoustic fairing assemblies disposed within an aft fan duct of the nacelle, wherein each acoustic fairing assembly of the plurality of acoustic fairing assemblies comprises: a fairing body comprising a plurality of acoustic cells; and a fairing face sheet comprising a plurality of perforations and configured to be attached to the fairing body. |
| US11879392B2 |
Gas supply system
A gas supply system is provided herein. The gas supply system includes a fuel oxygen reduction unit having a circuit defining a gas flowpath for a flow of a stripping gas. A reservoir is in selective fluid communication with the fuel oxygen reduction unit and is configured to store a portion of the stripping gas from the circuit. The reservoir is further configured to be in selective fluid communication with the fuel system component when installed in a vehicle to provide the stored portion of the stripping gas to the fuel system component in response to detection of a purge condition. |
| US11879388B2 |
System and method for monitoring fuel additives
A system for monitoring fuel additives on board a vehicle includes a fuel line carrying fuel from a fuel source to an engine; a fuel additive sensor configured to measure concentration of additives in fuel at a point along the fuel line; a fuel additive dispenser connected in parallel to the fuel line; at least one flow control device for controlling an amount of flow from the fuel line into the fuel additive dispenser; and a controller configured to receive input from the fuel additive sensor and to control the flow control device to adjust the amount of the flow from the fuel line into the fuel additive dispenser. |
| US11879387B2 |
System and method for diluting vapor and generating electricity
A system and method for converting hazardous waste vapors into a renewable energy source is disclosed. The system comprises a feeding system operatively coupled to a combustion system. The feeding system includes a vapor byproduct source capable of producing hydrocarbon vapors and a means for separating any liquids or particulates from the hydrocarbon vapor to create a purified vapor. The combustion system includes a compressor operable to pressurize the purified vapor to a select pressure range, a means for enriching the purified vapor with a select percentage of natural gas to form a fuel mixture, and a generator operable for converting the combined fuel mixture into electricity. Optionally, the combustion system may utilize a microturbine in combination with a fuel storage system, eductor, and a calorimeter and density meter to ensure maximum energy efficiency based on a select input range for fuel composition and pressure. |
| US11879386B2 |
Modular multistage turbine system for gas turbine engines
A method of assembling a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The method comprises providing a set of standard turbine stages. Each turbine stage included in the set of standard turbine stages includes a single turbine rotor having a plurality of blades configured to rotate about an axis and a subset of standard turbine vane rings associated with the single turbine rotor. |
| US11879385B2 |
Engine system with fuel-drive thermal support
A power-generation system for a nuclear reactor includes a power unit, a reactor heat exchanger, and an auxiliary combustion system. The power unit produces compressed air that is heated by the reactor heat exchanger. The auxiliary combustion system includes an auxiliary combustor located external to the power unit and fluidly connected with the compressed air to increase the temperature of the compressed air. |
| US11879382B2 |
Explosion relief valve with annular flame arrestor
An explosion relief valve for a crankcase of an engine includes a carrier plate, a cap, and an annular flame arrestor. The carrier plate includes a valve plate that has a sinuous shape for redirecting flame back into the engine. The flame arrestor includes a plurality of layers of smooth metal sheets, with each layer having a pattern of apertures that is different in size and spacing than the pattern of apertures of its adjacent layer. The apertures of each layer are partially, and only partially, aligned with the perforations of its adjacent layers. The layers are laid flush against each other to minimize or eliminate air space between the layers, leaving only the air channels existing between the apertures of the metal sheet layers as passageways for exhaust gases to be released from the valve. |
| US11879379B2 |
Actuating device for actuating a valve element of an exhaust gas turbocharger
An actuating device for actuating a valve element of an exhaust gas turbocharger includes a pressure chamber which is delimited in part by a first housing element and in part by a diaphragm formed separately from the first housing element. A fluid is introducible into the pressure chamber. The diaphragm is reversibly deformable in order to actuate the valve element and the diaphragm is held on the first housing element by a first cooling ring in which sodium is accommodated. |
| US11879377B2 |
Crankshaft mounted pump
A system including an engine block and a crankshaft able to rotate around axis A, and a pump with an impeller, the impeller mounted coaxially to the crankshaft such that the crankshaft drives the impeller. The system can be part of an engine for a vehicle, and the pump can drive water or other coolant through the engine. |
| US11879376B2 |
Control method for motor vehicle with electrically heated combustion gas treatment device
A control method is performed to control a traction device of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine that includes a plurality of cylinders. Each of cylinders has at least one air intake valve, at least one exhaust valve for the combustion gases generated by the internal combustion engine, and a fuel injector. A treatment device is provided for the combustion gases that is active from an actuation temperature. The treatment device is placed downstream of the exhaust valve. The traction device includes an electrical heater for heating the combustion gas treatment device. The traction method further compares a temperature of the combustion gas treatment device with an actuating threshold temperature and actuates the electrical heater and stopping a fuel supply being supplied to one or more of the cylinders as long as the temperature of the combustion gas treatment device is below the actuating threshold temperature. |
| US11879374B2 |
STA-30, a new member of the SWY family of molecular sieves, methods of preparation and use
The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a molecular sieve of SWY framework type, denominated STA-30. STA-30 is synthesized using 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane derivates and combinations thereof as structure directing agents. The resulting molecular sieve is useful as catalysts, particularly when used in combination with exchanged transition metal(s) for the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NO. |
| US11879373B2 |
Exhaust after treatment system and method for pre-heating a catalytic converter
An exhaust after treatment system for a vehicle includes an exhaust outlet pipe, having a first end that is connectable to a vehicle engine, for receiving exhaust gases from said vehicle engine, and having an outlet opening at a second end, arranged to eject the outlet gases, a catalytic converter, connected to the exhaust outlet pipe; and an electric heater element which is in heat conducting contact with the catalytic converter and adapted for pre-heating the catalytic converter. The heater element is positioned downstream of the catalytic converter with respect to the first end. Upon the vehicle being started, the heater element is switched on and gases are flowed from the second end, in the direction of the first end of the exhaust outlet pipe, through the catalytic converter for a pre-set period of time prior to passing exhaust gases from the engine towards the outlet opening at the second end. |
| US11879372B2 |
Connection unit
A connection unit for connecting an electrical supply line to an exhaust gas heater of an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes an electrically conductive connection element. The connection element has a heater connection region in a first end region and a supply line connection region in a second end region. A carrier has a receiving opening, wherein the connection element is arranged and has a support region. A first insulating element is arranged in the opening and surrounds the support region. A second insulating element is arranged on a first end face of the carrier. The connection element is supported with respect to the first end face via the second insulating element. A third insulating element is arranged on a second end face of the carrier. The connection element is supported with respect to this second end face via the third insulating element. |
| US11879368B2 |
Method, processing unit, and computer program for ascertaining an air volume provided by means of an electric air pump in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine
A method (200) for ascertaining an air volume provided by means of an electric air pump (134) in an exhaust system (120) of an internal combustion engine (110), including detecting at least one activation parameter (5) of the air pump and ascertaining (220) a provided air mass flow rate (8) on the basis of a calculation specification from the at least one activation parameter (5) by utilizing an inertia of the air pump (134) and/or an inertia of the air upstream and/or downstream from the air pump (134) and/or a differential pressure from upstream from the air pump to downstream from the air pump. In addition, a processing unit and a computer program for carrying out a method (200) of this type is provided. |
| US11879367B2 |
NOx sensor diagnostics in heavy-duty motor vehicle engines
A heavy-duty truck has a diesel engine, an exhaust after-treatment system, and an engine control unit. The exhaust after-treatment system includes a close-coupled selective catalytic reduction system and an underbody selective catalytic reduction system, a first NOx sensor upstream of the close-coupled selective catalytic reduction system, a second NOx sensor between the two selective catalytic reduction systems, and a third NOx sensor downstream of the underbody selective catalytic reduction system. The engine control unit may perform methods allowing intrusive diagnostics to be performed on exhaust gas NOx sensors using the selective catalytic reduction systems during normal operation of the heavy-duty truck. |
| US11879366B2 |
Control device
The disclosure relates to a control device, in particular in an electromechanical camshaft adjuster, comprising an electric motor and a control transmission coupled to the electric motor via a coupling element and designed as a harmonic drive. A two-armed wire coupler is provided as the coupling element, the arms of which engage in openings of an inner ring of a waveform generator of the control transmission, and the wire coupler has a winding which is wound around the motor shaft of the electric motor in a non-rotating manner. |
| US11879363B2 |
Combined system of intercooled recuperative gas turbine and refrigerant compound bottoming cycle
The invention discloses a new type of integrated cycle to compete with the standard gas-steam combined cycle in terms of full load/part load efficiency besides ramp rate, startup time and other off design performance. The topping cycle is intercooled recuperative gas turbine (ICR GT) with multiple intercoolers. The bottoming compound cycles consists of supercritical refrigerant Rankine cycle (RRC) and vapor compression refrigeration cycle (VCRC). The refrigerant can be chosen from various organic and inorganic working fluids. The topping and bottoming cycles are highly coupled and form a new integrated cycle rising to the challenge of incoming renewable energy era when thermal power plants undergo frequent load change and long-term part load operation. This invention also markedly outperforms single intercooler ICR GT bottomed by single pressure subcritical RRC system in terms of efficiency, ramp rate etc., and could be an incredibly competitive solution for stationary power generation and marine propulsion. |
| US11879359B2 |
Transition piece, combustor, and gas turbine engine
Provided is a transition piece including a first flow path group formed by arraying a plurality of in-wall flow paths that extend inside a plate material forming the transition piece and a second flow path group that is positioned on a side closer to a combustor liner than the first flow path group is. Each in-wall flow path in the first flow path group and the second flow path group has an inlet that is located at one end section in a flow direction of a combustion gas and that faces a compressed air main flow path, and an outlet that is located at the other end section in the flow direction of the combustion gas and that faces a combustion gas flow path. An installation area of the first flow path group and an installation area of the second flow path group partially overlap in the flow direction of the combustion gas by a predetermined overlap amount, and the overlap amount is set large for a portion where a shape change of the transition piece is relatively large, as compared with a portion where the shape change of the transition piece is relatively small. |
| US11879350B2 |
Gas passage
A gas passage for a gas turbine engine, which allows for quicker and easier determination of the condition of a liner within the gas passage without the need for dismantling the entire gas passage, or irreparably damaging large sections of the liner. The gas passage comprises a casing with one or more plugs which are at least partly coated in a material matching the material composition of the lining, which can be removed from the gas passage in order to analyse the condition of the lining material. |
| US11879349B2 |
Shroud hanger assembly
A shroud hanger assembly is provided for hangers and shrouds defining dimensionally incompatible components such as those which are press or frictionally fit to engage one another. The shroud hanger assembly includes a multi-piece hanger and a shroud that is pinned to the hanger assembly by at least one axially extending pin and which locates the shroud relative to the hanger to control motion in one or both of circumferential (tangential) and radial directions relative to the engine. |
| US11879346B2 |
Method for upgrading a gas turbine and gas turbine
A method for upgrading a gas turbine, the method includes: a) removing all guide vanes of the first guide vane stage; b) replacing the removed guide vanes of the first guide vane stage with new or reconditioned guide vanes, wherein blade platforms of the new or reconditioned guide vanes are provided with cooling air bores which fluidically connect a cooling air supply duct to the annular gap and open into the annular gap, and wherein the cooling air bores are arranged in such a manner that more cooling air bores open into regions of an annular gap that are arranged radially inwards from leading edges of the guide vanes than in other regions of the annular gap. |
| US11879345B2 |
Pressure and temperature sensors and methods of removing ice from pressure and temperature sensors
A sensor includes a mount arranged along a sensor axis, an airfoil body fixed to the mount and having a first face and second face extending along the sensor axis, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The heater element and the temperature probe are positioned within the airfoil body and extend axially along the airfoil body. The airfoil body defines within its interior a pressure channel having an inlet segment extending between the heater element and the first face of the airfoil body to prevent ice formation and/or melt ice entrained within air traversing the pressure channel. Gas turbine engines, methods of removing ice or preventing ice formation, and methods of making sensors are also described. |
| US11879344B2 |
Device for making a fan or compressor for the aeronautical industry
A device for making a fan or compressor for the aeronautical industry includes an annular casing with a main axis (A) and defines an internal flow duct for a gas flow along this axis. The device further includes a bladed wheel mounted inside the casing and having an axis of rotation coincident with the axis (A) of the casing. A system for retaining debris in the event of breakage of the bladed wheel has a retaining annulus mounted around the casing, which includes two radially outwardly projecting annular bosses located respectively upstream and downstream of the bladed wheel. Upstream and downstream edges of the retaining annulus are applied and attached to the bosses. |
| US11879343B2 |
Systems for controlling variable outlet guide vanes
A fan assembly includes a fan duct, an inlet fan, an outlet guide vane assembly, and a control system. The inlet fan includes fan blades adapted to rotate about a central axis to force fan exit air toward an aft end of the fan duct. The outlet guide vane assembly is located in the fan duct downstream of the inlet fan and is configured to adjust a direction of the fan exit air. The outlet guide vane assembly includes a plurality of guide vanes that extend radially relative to the central axis and are configured to rotate to a first vane-pitch angle. The control system is configured to rotate the guide vanes redirect the fan exit air, vary a pressure downstream of the fan inlet, minimize intake flow distortion experienced by the inlet fan, reduce inlet fan vibratory response and/or improve fan operability margins. |
| US11879342B2 |
Turbine assembly, and gas turbine engine provided with such an assembly
A turbine assembly (1) comprising: —a plurality of turbine ring sectors (20) made of ceramic-matrix composite material, —a ring support structure (3), comprising an annular shroud (6), and in addition —a plurality of angular spacer sectors (70) together forming an annular spacer (7), said annular spacer (7) being, on the one hand, fixed to the turbine ring (2) and, on the other hand, fixed to said annular shroud (6), characterized in that said turbine assembly (1) comprises at least one air diffuser (8), which is configured to diffuse cooling air onto the radially outer face (212) of at least one of said turbine ring sectors (20), and in that said at least one air diffuser (8) is mounted by being nested on one of said angular spacer sectors (70), in a nested position. |
| US11879339B2 |
Turbine engine stator control valve comprising a continuous and free sealing ring
A control valve composed of sectors of stationary blades, which are externally connected to a stator, includes an inner platform divided into an outer portion formed of sectors and associated, by radial slide connections, with an inner portion in the form of a ring which is continuous over a circumference, which carries an abradable seal. Springs ensure the radial position of the crown, and the concentricity thereof to the rest of the machine. The diameter of the crown is essentially determined by the temperature of the gases which pass in front of it. The independence of the radial thermal deformations is ensured by slides composed of sliding sleeves. |
| US11879338B2 |
Opposed, free-piston engine
An opposed, free-piston engine includes a pair of adjacent cylinders, each extending from a first cylinder end to a second cylinder end along an elongate axis and having a first cylinder housing a first pair of opposed, free pistons including a first piston housed towards the first cylinder end and a second piston housed towards the second cylinder end; a second cylinder housing a second pair of opposed, free pistons having a third piston and a fourth piston; and a pair of link rods including a first link rod and a second link rod. The first link rod has a first link rod end and a second link rod end, the second link rod having a third link rod end and a fourth link rod end. |
| US11879337B2 |
Thermodynamic cycle process performing transfer between mechanical and heat energies
Disclosed is a thermodynamic cycle process, performing transfer between mechanical and heat energies, by changing a state of a fluid, including: an expansion of the fluid, an energy retrieval from the fluid expansion, a step of powering a liquid pump or a gas compressor with the retrieved energy, using a cyclic free piston expander which alternatively changes direction of the free piston sliding: by alternatively: closing the fluidic communication between the both opposite sides of the free piston, to make different from each other the pressures applied respectively thereon, so the free piston slides in a first direction, opening a fluidic communication between both opposite sides of the free piston, to make equal to each other the pressures applied respectively thereon, so the free piston slides in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the free piston sliding, directly and mechanically, opening and closing, the fluidic communication. |
| US11879336B2 |
Monitoring device and method for dynamic development of overburden mining separated bed
A monitoring device and a monitoring method for dynamic development of an overburden mining separated bed are provided. The monitoring device includes a settlement magnetic ring assembly and a mounting conduit. The settlement magnetic ring assembly includes an anchor strap assembly, a magnetic induction iron ring and a magnetic ring sleeve sleeved outside the magnetic induction iron ring. The anchor strap assembly is arranged at the outer circumference of the magnetic ring sleeve and has a contraction state and an expansion state. The anchor strap assembly in the contraction state can move in a monitoring hole, and at least two fixing points at different heights are formed in the anchor strap assembly in the expansion state and the wall of the monitoring hole in a vertical direction. Two ends of the mounting conduit are connected to a drill rod and the magnetic ring sleeve respectively. |
| US11879332B1 |
Horizontal directional drilling rig with electrical buss bar
A horizontal directional drilling rig is described. The rig can be entirely electrically powered. The performance (or “health”) and/or the life cycle of individual components of the rig can be electronically monitored. This permits identification of specific individual components that are performing in a substandard manner or are not performing properly or have reached the end of their life cycle. Individual improperly performing components or components at the end of their life cycle can thus be specifically identified. The improperly performing component(s) or components at the end of their life cycle can then be replaced. In some embodiments, when a component is identified as performing improperly, the operation of other, properly functioning components of the rig can be modified accordingly to account for the improperly performing component. |
| US11879330B2 |
System and methods for downhole property measurement
Embodiments of a device, system and method are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a device comprises a sample cell configured to interact a fluid sample with an ion selective substrate to modify an optical characteristic of the ion selective substrate according to an ion concentration of the fluid sample, wherein the sample cell is also configured to optically interact an illumination light with the ion selective substrate to generate a sample light; an optical element configured to interact with the sample light to provide a modified light that has a property of the fluid sample; and a detector that receives the modified light and provides an electrical signal proportional to the property of the fluid sample indicated by the modified light; and wherein the ion selective substrate comprises a membrane, the membrane configured to change an optical property in a selected wavelength range, according to the property of the fluid sample. |
| US11879328B2 |
Semi-permanent downhole sensor tool
A method and a system for collecting data at a fixed point in a wellbore are provided. An exemplary method includes dropping an untethered measurement tool (UMT) in the wellbore, switching a first magnet to drop a ballast from the UMT at a ballast drop condition, switching a second magnet to attach the UMT to a wall of the wellbore at a wall attachment condition. Data is collected in the UMT while the UMT is attached to the wall of the wellbore. The second magnet is switched to release the UMT from the wall of the wellbore at a wall release condition. The UMT is collected from the wellbore and the data is downloaded from the UMT. |
| US11879324B2 |
Top side coupling gauge mandrel
A compact instrumented downhole coupling that includes a carrier and a set of sensors and electronics that are installed within the carrier. The carrier is a tubular structure having couplings at each end and a bore therethrough, where cavities are formed in the carrier wall. The cavities are open to a side facing away from the carrier's bore, where sensors placed in the cavities are accessible through the side opening. Electrical connections to the sensors are made via the side opening, and a clamp can be installed in the cavities via the side opening, the clamp holding the sensors securely in position within the cavities. After installation of the sensors in the cavities, plates are welded over the side opening to form an enclosure for the sensors in the carrier wall. |
| US11879322B2 |
Comprehensive three-dimensional exploitation experimental system for large-scale and full-sized exploitation wells
A comprehensive three-dimensional exploitation experimental system for large-scale and full-sized exploitation wells includes a reactor, configured to prepare a natural gas hydrate sample, for simulating an environment for forming a natural gas hydrate reservoir in seafloor sediments. The reactor includes a reactor body, an upper cover disposed at an upper surface of the reactor body, and a lower cover disposed at a lower surface of the reactor body; a gas introducing module, configured to introduce gas to the reactor during hydrate formation; a liquid introducing module, configured to introduce liquid to the reactor during hydrate formation; a temperature regulating module, configured to regulate a temperature in the reactor; a data collecting-processing-displaying module, configured to collect, store, process and display data of the comprehensive three-dimensional exploitation experimental system during an experiment. |
| US11879319B2 |
Method for exploiting underground resources with negative thixotropic fluid
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of exploiting underground resources with a negative thixotropic fluid, which induces the fault or the fracture to slip by replacing a conventional mode of injecting water with a mode of injecting the negative thixotropic fluid. According to the negative thixotropy of the injected fluid, when the fault or the fracture does not slip, viscosity of the negative thixotropic fluid is low, and the negative thixotropic fluid could flow in the fracture network. When the fault or the fracture slips, a great shear strain rate is generated, such that the viscosity of the negative thixotropic fluid is rapidly increased with the shear strain rate, to generate a great resistance force, thereby preventing the fault from further slipping. |
| US11879314B2 |
System for setting a lower completion and cleaning a casing above the lower completion
A downhole system includes a lower completion having at least one tubular including a first end and a second end terminating at a shoe. The at least one tubular defining a flow path. A packer is arranged at the first end. A fluid loss control valve (FLCV) is arranged between the packer and the shoe. A screen system is arranged between the FLCV and the shoe. The screen system includes a screen and a non-mechanically operated flow control valve that selectively isolates the flow path from formation fluids passing through the screen. A wellbore clean out string is insertable into the lower completion. The wellbore clean out string includes a selectively activated casing cleaner and a setting tool. The selectively activated casing cleaner is spaced from the setting tool. |
| US11879310B2 |
Efficient gas hydrate production system using flue gas waste heat / solar absorption heat pump to compensate reservoir heat
An efficient gas hydrate production system using flue gas waste heat/solar absorption heat pump to compensate reservoir heat, includes a heat source absorption system, heat pump heating system and reservoir heat compensation system. The invention uses the low-grade heat energy of offshore platform to solve the problems of heat source and energy consumption in the process of natural gas hydrate exploitation. It provides a commercial feasible scheme for large-scale exploitation of natural gas hydrate. The condenser module, evaporator module and injection well module of the invention can be flexibly increased or decreased, and can adapt to a variety of actual hydrate reservoir distribution; the injection well module adopts ball-nozzle, which can disperse and evenly inject the hot injected water into the reservoir, which is convenient for the rapid and effective transfer of reservoir heat and improves the speed of reservoir heat compensation. |
| US11879309B2 |
Method and device for supplying liquid to a liner
A method is described for supply of liquid from a liquid storage to a casing string (10,12, 14..) which from a deck (16) on an installation is conveyed down in a well with the help of a pipe handler comprising an elevator, where the liquid is supplied via an uppermost casing (10) which is added to the casing string, and the liquid is supplied through a filling pipe (30) via an outlet nozzle (36) to the top of the casing (10) already during the pipe's (10) screwing into the casing string (10, 12, 14..) where the filling pipe is extended during the liquid supply until the casing string is being lowered down to a position where it is securely locked to the deck (16), and liquid is added to a suitable level in the casing string. The method is characterised in that the filling pipe (30) is extended in that it comprises a telescopic axially moveable pipe end part (35) with a constricted outlet (36) which leads to the pipe end part (35) being pushed axially outwards and extends the filling pipe (30) when the liquid is supplied under pressure, and the pipe end part (35) is pushed outwards under the counter effect of a prestressing force, and pulled back under the influence of said prestressing force when the liquid supply stops. Also described is a device as given in claim 10. |
| US11879304B2 |
Reactive metal for cement assurance
Methods and systems for cementing in a wellbore. An example method includes introducing a conduit into a wellbore. The conduit comprises a reactive metal element disposed on an exterior of the conduit. The reactive metal element comprises a reactive metal having a first volume. The method further includes circulating a cement over the exterior of the conduit and the reactive metal element, contacting the reactive metal element with a fluid that reacts with the reactive metal to produce a reaction product having a second volume greater than the first volume, and contacting a surface of the cement adjacent to the reactive metal element with the reaction product. |
| US11879303B2 |
Methods and apparatus for providing a plug with a two-step expansion
A plug assembly includes an expandable assembly and a locking ring. The expandable assembly is adapted to be deformed radially over the locking ring. The locking ring has a stopping inner surface. The plug assembly is used with an untethered object, which has an outer surface adapted to couple with the stopping inner surface of the locking ring. The untethered object is also adapted to contact an inner surface of the plug assembly and, using well fluid pressure, to apply forces to the plug assembly. The forces cause the longitudinal movement of the untethered object while contacting the inner surface of the plug assembly until the untethered object contacts the stopping inner surface of the locking ring. |
| US11879296B2 |
Blade cap force modulation system for a drill bit
The force modulation system for a drill bit includes a cutter, a blade cap, a cap retention device, and a first force member. The cutter or cutters fit in the blade cap, and the blade cap fits to the drill bit. The cap retention device exerts a cap retention force in a first direction. The first force member exerts a first force in a second direction. The cutting profile of the force modulation system is now variable in more than one direction so as to avoid excessive forces from more than one direction for each cutter on the blade cap. There can also be a second force member to exert a second force in the first direction for more variability of the cutting profile in the first direction and a third force member to exert a third force in an opposite second direction. |
| US11879292B2 |
Seals for vertically stacking panel door
In example implementations, a header seal for a vertical stacking panel door is provided. The header seal includes a header channel and a seal plate. The header channel includes a body portion comprising a plurality of openings to receive a mechanical fastener and a lip portion coupled to the body portion. The seal plate includes a bracket comprising a plurality of openings to receive a mechanical fastener to connect the bracket to the top most vertical panel and a flexible member to contact the lip portion to form a seal against the lip of the header channel when the vertically stacking panel door is in a closed position. |
| US11879291B2 |
Bahama/colonial louver shutter
A shutter is provided. First and second side rails have cavities running in a direction from top to bottom, each cavity having an opening along a lateral side. A plurality of pairs of slat supports are present, each pair having a slat support mounted in the cavity of the first rail and mounted in the cavity of the second rail. Each slat support has a first section and a second section. The first section has a shape to slide into one of the cavities, and to stack and nest with an adjacent first section of another slat support in the one of the cavities. The second section protrudes through the opening of the one of the cavities. A plurality of slats are present, each slat being mounted on the second sections of one of the pairs of slat supports. |
| US11879289B2 |
Secured valet vault
A valet vault is described herein. The valet vault may be constructed with components that result in improved strength and prevent theft. In one example embodiment, the vault may comprise a service side, an attachment side, and four exterior sides, a lockable utility box, a secured storage area being accessible through a door where a hinged end of the door is pivotally connected to a door frame by at least one hinge, and a security plate substantially separating the secured storage area and the lockable utility box. The vault may comprise a catch/latch to stop the door. The vault may comprise an illuminatable sign that does not compromise the security of the secured storage area. The door may comprise reinforcements. The vault may be a podium or be coupled to a wall. |
| US11879288B2 |
Automated window mechanism with pinch protection
The invention is systems and methods of operating a window with an automated window mechanism. The systems and methods include moving with the automated window mechanism a sliding panel of a window relative to a window frame to open or close the window. The sliding panel moves through a proximate closing zone. The method also includes in the proximate closing zone, operating the automated window mechanism in a limited state comprising at least one of reduced velocity, reduced current to the automated window mechanism, or reduced voltage to the automated window mechanism. |
| US11879286B2 |
Overhead door opener with guide bearings
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a motor unit for an overhead door opener. The motor unit comprises a motor and transmission components configured to transmit power from the motor to a shaft of an overhead door opener. The motor unit also includes a case having one or more vertical panels. The case houses the motor and the transmission components. The motor unit also includes guide bearings on an edge of the vertical panels that accommodate a shaft of an overhead door with the case supported by the shaft. The transmission components comprise a shaft-engaging member configured to be secured around the shaft by affixing the shaft-engaging member to the shaft. The transmission components transmit power from the motor to the shaft of the overhead door. |
| US11879283B2 |
Arrangement for guiding a sliding door
An arrangement includes a rail profile and a running carriage movably mounted relative to the rail profile in the longitudinal direction and to which a sliding door can be fastened. The running carriage has a rolling body, and the rail profile has a running surface extending in the longitudinal direction of the rail profile and supporting the rolling body. The rolling body is displaceable on the running surface transversely to the longitudinal direction of the rail profile. Therefore, the running carriage can be pivoted about a pivot axis extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rail profile. The rail profile has a vertical web extending in the longitudinal direction and oriented substantially perpendicularly to the running surface. The running carriage can be pivoted about the pivot axis such that a distance from the vertical web increases under loading by the sliding door. |
| US11879281B2 |
Automatic window sash interlock
A window sash interlock includes a housing configured to mount to a side rail of a window sash. The housing includes a front face that substantially aligns with a surface of the side rail. A locking member is pivotably coupled to the housing about a pivot axis. The locking member is disposed at least partially within the housing and is movable between at least a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is biased so as to automatically return to the unlocked position, and in the unlocked position, the locking member at least partially extends from the front face of the housing. |
| US11879275B2 |
Geared adjustable phone bracket
Apparatuses for physically securing a portable electronic device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body with left, right, front, and upper arms that are retractable and extendable relative to the main body. A first circular gear engages the left arm and the right arm. A second circular gear engages the lower arm and the upper arm. A lock mechanism is provided to lock the first circular gear to the second circular gear and prevent independent rotation of the first circular gear and the second circular gear. |
| US11879274B2 |
Lock assembly for a bicycle
A lock assembly includes a casing, a blocking unit, and a lock unit. The blocking unit includes a blocking member operable to move between an open position and a block position. The lock unit includes an engaging member, an electric unlock module, and a manual unlock module. The engaging member has a main body having first and second abutment portions, and is movable between an engaging position for engaging the blocking member when the blocking member is in the block position, and an unlocked position for disengaging from the blocking member. One of the electric unlock module and the manual unlock module is operable to abut a push member thereof against a corresponding one of the first and second abutment portions to linearly move the engaging member. |
| US11879269B2 |
Ratchet lock assemblies
Ratchet lock assemblies for use with various locking actuation members such as, but not limited to, lock cylinders of interchangeable core cylinder types are provided. In one embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly includes a plunger barrel with at least one projection extending therefrom. The at least one projection configured to mate with at least one aperture of a locking bar or strike plate to lock the ratchet lock assembly in place. In another embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly is provided with an anti-shim configuration to prevent unwanted removal of the ratchet lock assembly. The anti-shim ratchet lock assembly includes a driver and cam to lock a member, e.g., a spring, of the ratchet lock assembly to a locking bar or strike plate. |
| US11879268B2 |
Door lock bezel with touch and wireless capabilities
An electromechanical lock can have a bezel along an exterior surface. A touch of a human finger upon the bezel can be determined and used to adjust a deadbolt between a lock state and an unlock state. |
| US11879266B2 |
Auxiliary trim locking module
An exemplary auxiliary trim locking module is configured for use with a handle including a shank. The handle is mounted for rotation relative to a rose having an aperture defined therein. The auxiliary trim locking module includes a collar defining an opening sized and shaped to receive the shank, a blocking member movably mounted to the collar for movement between a proximal position and a distal position, and a biasing mechanism urging the locking member toward the distal position. The blocking member includes a projection sized and shaped to be received in the aperture, and an arm operable to be manually engaged by a user to shift the blocking member between a proximal position and a distal position. |
| US11879264B2 |
Dual-phase vibration damping building coupling member with lock-up
A building structure including a plurality of elements extending from a ground surface with at least a first of the elements connected to a second of the elements by a coupling member, the coupling member including a damping element for damping vibrations in the building structure and a means for limiting the deformation of the damping element when the relative movement exceeds a maximum displacement at which damage occurs to the damping element. |
| US11879255B2 |
Decoupling mat and floor structure, in particular in a building with a decoupling mat
The invention relates to a decoupling mat (1) with a continuous plastic layer (2), for example one fabricated via deep drawing, comprising elongated, rib-like formations (3) on a first broadside (B1), wherein the formations (3) simultaneously form groove-like recesses (5) on a second broadside (B2) lying opposite the first broadside (B1). In order to achieve a solution advantageous for use, emphasis is placed on having the formations (3) be bordered in their longitudinal extension (1) by sections (9) of a reduced height (h′) and/or width (c′), which simultaneously also form partial areas (10) of less depth (s′) and/or width (d′) bordered relative to the recesses (5). In addition, the invention relates to a floor structure, in particular in a building with a decoupling mat (1). |
| US11879252B2 |
Roof scupper overflow with sensor
The roof scupper overflow with sensor cooperatively engages and replaces a conventional roof opening through a wall or in a corner to prevent trash from reaching and clogging the conventional roof basket and drain. Accumulating trash builds up on the screen of the roof scupper overflow causing a foam float or buoy connected to a trash tray to rise permitting water to run under the trash trap at roof level. The trash tray is retained to a base with magnets. When the water reaches a predetermined level, the foam buoy rises pulling the trash tray away from the base allowing water to flow to the conventional roof drain basket and activating a magnet switch sending a signal to overflow sensor and a control module connected to WIFI service. |
| US11879250B2 |
Panel assembly for a suspended ceiling system, corner bracket thereof, and related methods
A panel assembly for a suspended ceiling system, an adjustable corner bracket thereof, and a method of assembling such a panel assembly. The panel assembly may include a ceiling panel having a groove in its rear surface, a plurality of suspension bars disposed within the groove along the sides thereof, and a plurality of corner brackets disposed within the groove along the corners thereof. The corner brackets may include a first arm portion extending along a first arm axis and a second arm portion extending along a second arm axis. The corner brackets may be adjustable to alter an angle measured between the first and second arm axes so that the corner brackets may be used in different grooves having different shapes. |
| US11879249B1 |
Modular wall and façade systems for distributing energy or signals in structures
A wall system for a building (such as an exterior façade for a building) may include a frame structure configured for attachment to the building. The frame structure may include a plurality of horizontal frame elements, a plurality of vertical frame elements, and an energy distribution system including an elongated conductive bar at least partially positionable within at least one of the horizontal frame elements or at least one of the vertical frame elements. The system may include one or more access elements positionable to engage the elongated conductive bar to receive electricity or a data signal from the elongated conductive bar. The frame structure may support infills that connect to the elongated conductive bar and use or produce electricity. |
| US11879248B2 |
Method and apparatus for double faced wall
A hardscaping unit includes a first block fixedly attached to a second block. The method of assembling the hardscaping unit includes the steps of forming a first block from a first material, placing a second material into a mold, contacting a surface of the first block with the second material that is in the mold, maintaining contact of the surface of the first block with the second material while transitioning the second material from a first state to a second state, the second state being more solid than the first state, and when in the second state the second material forms a second block that is fixedly attached to the first block. |
| US11879244B2 |
Add-on bidet module for a toilet
An add-on bidet module for a toilet includes an extendable hose and toilet seat that can be used in modifying an existing toilet or for a toilet having those accessories pre-installed for use as a bidet on a toilet. The accessories also include a compartment with door for storing toilet related products attached to the side of the toilet tank, and a toilet seat having at least one flap opening to allow for the passage of the nozzle. The aforementioned accessories which can include compartments with doors to hide the hose and nozzle as well as for storing toilet related products can form part of a manufactured toilet having those accessories included. A water heater is provided to delivery temperature controlled water to the user. |
| US11879239B2 |
Multi-function fixture with soap refill system
A lavatory system includes a countertop, a fixture, and a soap system mounted to the countertop adjacent the fixture. The fixture includes at least one leg, a first passage and a second passage distributed through the at least one leg, and an extension section extending from the at least one leg. A first tube carrying water extends through one of the first passage and the second passage, while a second tube carrying soap extends through one of the first passage and the second passage. The soap system includes a mounting component within an orifice of the countertop, a refill port extending through the mounting component to a soap container below the countertop, a cap over the refill port, and a soap pump to transmit soap from the soap container to the second tube of the fixture. A mounting bracket is secured below the countertop to support the soap container. |
| US11879236B2 |
Intake filter for water collection system with pressure activated backwash valve
This specification describes an intake filter for use, for example, in a system that collects greywater from baths or showers for re-use in toilet flushing. The intake filter provides essentially dead-end filtration. An influent by-pass may be provided, but the filter is cleaned as required to reduce use of the by-pass. Cleaning is performed when permeability of the filter declines. An upstream sensor may be used to detect the permeability of the filter. In one cleaning method, flowing water, optionally with air, is used to backwash the filter. The impulse of the flowing water also moves one or more valves to direct backwash water to a sanitary drain. For example, pumped effluent may impinge against a first flap to close an effluent drain, the first flap being mechanically linked to open a flap covering the sanitary drain. |
| US11879220B1 |
Regenerative speed bump
A regenerative speed bump includes a flat base portion and a sloped cover portion which together form a cavity to house a regenerative energy mechanism therein. The sloped cover portion is flexible and configured to deflect downward upon application of force. The regenerative energy mechanism includes a main gear having an axis of rotation and an inner ring of ratchets, a plunger positioned along the axis of rotation and rotates the main gear by motion thereof along the axis of rotation, and a pawl configured to allow the inner ring of ratchets and the main gear to rotate in only one direction. The plunger is mechanically connected to the sloped cover portion such that the plunger moves down along the axis of rotation when the sloped cover portion deflects downward. |
| US11879218B2 |
Road safety barrier
A road safety barrier has a plurality of panels flanking one another at respective vertical lateral edges thereof, made of a material deformable upon impact by a vehicle, and a plurality of vertical support elements supporting the panels. The vertical support elements include a first and a second vertical support member facing one another at the flanked vertical lateral edges of the panels, on opposite sides with respect to two major faces of the panels. The barrier has components for reciprocally blocking the first and the second vertical support member to the two opposite faces of the panels, and longitudinal stiffening elements coupled to the panels at respective upper longitudinal edges thereof. |
| US11879217B2 |
Retention system for retaining milling drums
A retention system for retaining a milling drum to a driveshaft of a milling assembly. The driveshaft is powered to drive the milling drum about an axis. The retention system includes a retention member coupled to the driveshaft between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the retention member restricts a disengagement between an engagement surface of the driveshaft and a mating surface of the milling drum, inhibiting a release of the milling drum from the driveshaft along the axis. In the second position, the retention member provides clearance for the disengagement of the engagement surface and the mating surface, facilitating the release of the milling drum from the driveshaft along the axis. |
| US11879215B2 |
Fibrous structures
Fibrous structures, and more particularly sanitary tissue products containing fibrous structures having a surface exhibiting a three-dimensional (3D) pattern such that the fibrous structure and/or sanitary tissue product exhibits novel properties compared to known fibrous structures and/or sanitary tissue products, and methods for making same are provided. |
| US11879214B2 |
Environmentally-friendly heat sealable aqueous barrier coating for cellulosic substrate and methods of making and using the same
An aqueous barrier coat for formable cellulosic substrates comprises a blend of A) at least one aqueous polymer binder dispersion at 40 wt % to 95 wt %, B) at least one active filler at 3 wt % to 30 wt % and, C) one or more optional additives, such as wetting additives, dispersants, thickeners, defoamers, and crosslinkers. Crystallinity is present in at least one of the polymer binder dispersion and active filler particle. The resulting dried film has a shear storage modulus between 50° C. and 60° C. in the range of 1.5×106 to 1×109 Pascals, a shear storage modulus between 80° C. and 90° C. in the range of 2×105 to 5×107 Pascals, and a shear storage modulus between 100° C. and 110° C. is in the range of 5×103 to 1×106 Pascals. The total weight % of crystalline polymer binder and the crystalline active filler combined is greater than 50%. |
| US11879211B2 |
Process for separating trichomes from non-trichome materials
A process for separating trichomes from non-trichome materials, and more particularly to a process for separating trichomes that utilizes an aeration step, trichomes produced therefrom, and fibrous structures produced using such trichomes are provided. |
| US11879205B2 |
Treatment agent for carbon fiber precursor, aqueous solution of treatment agent for carbon fiber precursor, carbon fiber precursor, and method for producing carbon fibers
The present invention addresses the problem of suitably improving a treatment agent for a carbon fiber precursor in terms of the heat resistance and the effect of suppressing fusion between fibers during the step of flame-resisting treatment. This treatment agent for a carbon fiber precursor is characterized by containing a lubricant, the lubricant comprising a specific sulfur-containing diester compound and a specific sulfur-containing monoester compound. |
| US11879200B2 |
Washing machine having circulation nozzles
A washing machine includes a gasket including a gasket body that connects a casing to a tub, and a plurality of nozzles spraying water into a drum. The gasket body has a first area and a second area corresponding to bilateral areas. The nozzles include a first nozzle and a second nozzle disposed in the first area sequentially in a bottom-to-top direction. The washing machine includes a distribution pipe for distribution circulating water to the nozzles, and the distribution pipe includes a first outlet port and a second outlet port for supplying water to first and second nozzles, and a third outlet port and a fourth outlet port for supplying water to third and fourth nozzles. The first and second outlet ports extend parallel to each other, and the third and fourth outlet ports extend parallel to each other. |
| US11879198B2 |
System and method for varying ozone production based upon ozone demand
An ozone production method and system for producing ozone which comprises a plurality of washing machines, an ozone generator for generating ozone, and an ozone supply conduit for supplying ozone from the ozone generator to the washing machines. Each washing machine has a respective venturi, located between a water source and an inlet to the washing machine. The venturi is connected to the ozone supply conduit so that, as water flows through the respective venturi, such water flow creates a negative pressure within the ozone supply conduit. At least one sensor is located so as to detect the negative pressure created within the ozone supply conduit. The at least one sensor is connected to a control box, coupled to the ozone generator, which controls ozone production of the ozone generator depending upon the negative pressure generated within the ozone supply conduit. |
| US11879194B2 |
Devices and related methods for maintaining woven material in fixed orientation
Devices and related methods for, among other things, maintaining the warp/weft threads of a backing layer of material (e.g., fabric) in a fixed orientation while being sewed are described and provided. |
| US11879193B2 |
Apparatus and method for bonding layers comprising fibers to form a non-woven web
An apparatus for bonding a first layer having short fibers with a second layer having long fibers into a non-woven web. The apparatus includes a first circulating belt on which the second layer is depositable and displacable, a second circulating belt via which the first layer is transferable at a transition point to the second layer, a pre-bonding unit arranged directly behind the transition point, and a bonding device. The pre-bonding unit has compactors which are spaced apart from one another. The compactors act in one region on the first or second circulating belt. The bonding device is arranged between the compactors and bonds together the first and second layers. The compactors and the bonding device are integrated into the apparatus to together be in an operating state when the first layer is transferred using the second circulating belt. |
| US11879192B2 |
Apparatus and method for recycling nonwoven fabric
The present invention provides a nonwoven fabric recycling apparatus and a nonwoven fabric recycling method using same, the apparatus including: a mixing tank in which pulverized waste nonwoven fabric bodies and a filler are dispersed in water and mixed with each other to form a waste nonwoven fabric mixture; a fixing agent addition part for supplying a fixing agent for aggregating the pulverized waste nonwoven fabric bodies and the filler to the nonwoven fabric mixture to form a recycling raw material; and a filter tank in which the recycling raw material supplied thereto is received so that a recycling sheet is formed. |
| US11879189B2 |
Visual barrier windscreen, including knitted interlocking chains forming wind passage holes, and associated methods
A visual barrier windscreen includes a first series of monofilament threads formed in pillar stitches extending in a warp direction and a second series of monofilament threads formed in zigzag stitches extending in a first weft direction relative to the pillar stitches and binding adjacent pillar stitches. A third series of monofilament threads may be formed in zig-zag stitches extending in a second weft direction, opposite to the first weft direction, and also binding adjacent pillar stitches. A pattern of hexagonal wind-passage holes may be formed by cooperation of the pillar stitches and zig-zag stitches. At least a 75-80% visual block may be attained with the cooperation of the pillar stitches and zig-zag stitches. |
| US11879188B2 |
Energy absorber, method for weaving energy absorber, and weaving device
An energy absorber includes a first split section, a first single strand section, a second split section, a second single strand section, and a third split section which are connected in sequence. The first split section and the third split section each include at least two sub-woven belts. The at least two sub-woven belts are separated from each other. At least one of the at least two sub-woven belts is capable of being stretched and contracted under an action of an external force. The first split section, the first single strand section, the second split section, the second single strand section and the third split section are integrally woven. |
| US11879181B2 |
Electroplating solution of tin or tin alloy with improved thickness variation of wafer bumps
Provided is an electroplating solution of tin or a tin alloy in which the thickness variation of wafer bumps is maintained at a low level even in various changes of plating conditions and thus the mass productivity is improved. The electroplating solution of tin or a tin alloy may include tin ions as metal ions, a conductive salt, a carboxylic acid as a structure refiner, and a combination of a flavone compound and a quaternary ammonium compound as a thickness variation improving agent. |
| US11879178B2 |
Electrochemical device
An electrochemical device of an embodiment includes: an electrochemical cell including a first electrode having a first flow path, a second electrode having a second flow path, and a separating membrane sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode; a gas-liquid separation tank which is connected to the first flow path of the first electrode and to which a product produced at the first electrode and water permeating from the second electrode to the first electrode are sent at an operation time; and a water sealing pipe which is connected to a liquid portion of the gas-liquid separation tank, and to send water in the gas-liquid separation tank to the first flow path of the first electrode at a stop time. |
| US11879176B2 |
Metal oxide nanowires in supported nanoparticle catalysis
The present disclosure is concerned with metal oxide nanowires, and more specifically, to crystalline ruthenium oxide (RuO2) nanowires, sol-gel synthetic methods for preparing the nanowires, and methods of using the nanowires in metal catalyzed oxidation of small organic molecules. |
| US11879171B2 |
Semiconductor manufacturing device
A semiconductor manufacturing device includes: a thin film formation portion that includes a chamber; and a supply gas unit that introduces a supply gas into the chamber. The supply gas unit includes: multiple supply pipes; a raw material flow rate controller that is installed on each of the multiple supply pipes, and controls a flow rate; a collective pipe that is connected to the multiple supply pipes, and generates a mixed gas; multiple distribution pipes connected to a downstream side of the collective pipe; a pressure controller that is installed on one distribution pipe, and adjusts a mixed gas pressure; and a distribution flow rate controller that is installed on a distribution pipe different from the distribution pipe provided with the pressure controller, and controls a flow rate of the mixed gas. |
| US11879164B2 |
Method for the recovery of platinum group metals from catalysts comprising silicon carbide
The invention concerns a process suitable for the recovery of platinum group metals (PGM) present in PGM-bearing catalysts comprising silicon carbide (SiC). More particularly, the process for the recovery of PGM present in PGM-bearing catalysts comprising SiC, comprises the steps of preparing a metallurgical charge by mixing the PGM-bearing catalysts with an Fe-oxide compound in an amount sufficient to oxidize at least 65% of the SiC, and feeding the metallurgical charge and slag formers to a smelting furnace operating in conditions susceptible to form a liquid Fe-based bullion, which contains PGM, and a liquid slag. Good to excellent PGM yields are obtained. |
| US11879162B2 |
Chromophore-based detection of genetic variations in analytes
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing executable instructions to cause a system to detect a genetic variation in a polynucleotide analyte in a sample. A fluorophore is attached to a first primer, a quencher is attached to a second primer, and the first primer and the second primer are specific for the polynucleotide analyte. The primers are configured to amplify the polynucleotide analyte having the genetic variation and a corresponding polynucleotide analyte lacking the generic variation. There is a detectable difference between a measured change in signal generated by the fluorophore and quencher, when using the first and second primers to amplify the polynucleotide analyte with the genetic variation, and a change in signal generated by the fluorophore and quencher, when using the first and second primers to amplify the corresponding polynucleotide analyte lacking the genetic variation. |
| US11879160B2 |
Molecular marker for identifying trait of efficiency of duck feed utilization based on neuropeptide gene NPY, method and use thereof
The present disclosure provides a molecular marker for identifying traits of efficiency of duck feed utilization based on a neuropeptide gene NPY, a method and use thereof. The NPY gene has a nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1, the molecular marker is T or C, and the molecular marker is located at position 577 of the nucleotide sequence. In the present disclosure, mutation of the NPY gene is detected using a polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) method, the traits of efficiency of duck feed utilization are selected based on genotypes, and a breeding method for early selection of efficiency of poultry feed utilization is established. The method is simple, rapid, and low-cost, does not need special instrument, and satisfies experimental needs. |
| US11879155B2 |
Compositions and methods for polynucleotide sequencing
Methods and compositions for characterizing a target polynucleotide, including, characterizing the sequence of the target polynucleotide, using the fractional translocation steps of the target polynucleotide's translocation through a pore. |
| US11879154B2 |
Preparation method of high-stability superoxide dismutase with transmembrane capability
The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of genetic modification of an enzyme preparation and particularly relates to a preparation method of a high-stability superoxide dismutase with a transmembrane capability. The method includes the following steps: extracting mRNA from Geobacillus stearothermophilus, synthesizing cDNA by a reverse transcription method, amplifying a large number of coding regions of the cDNA by designing a specific primer, ligating the coding regions to an E. coli expression vector, and transforming the coding regions into engineering bacteria BL21 (DE3). A point mutation technology is used to enhance stability of the superoxide dismutase and a flexible polypeptide linker GGGSGGGS (SEQ ID NO: 11) is designed, such that a soluble fusion expression of a transmembrane peptide YGRKKRRQRRR (SEQ ID NO: 10) and the superoxide dismutase is successfully realized. |
| US11879153B1 |
Fluorescent PCR method for nucleic acids detection using the combination of primer-activated polymerization and probes
The present invention relates to a method for detecting nucleic acids by fluorescent PCR. The method combines primer-activated polymerization reaction and specific fluorescence-labeled probe, which detects the target nucleic acid with high selectivity and high specificity. |
| US11879151B2 |
Linked ligation
The invention generally relates to capturing, amplifying, and sequencing nucleic acids. In certain embodiments, copies of the sense and antisense strands of a duplex template nucleic acid are captured using linked capture probes and multiple binding and extension steps to improve specificity over traditional single binding target capture techniques. Methods of seeding sequencing clusters with sense and antisense strands of a target nucleic acid are also disclosed including identifying the strands using sense-specific barcodes and confirming base calls using two sense-specific sequencing reads. Linked adapters may be used to increase adapter ligation selectively or efficiency and yield. |
| US11879144B2 |
Modified bacteria for production of nitroaromatics
The disclosure relates, in some aspects, to compositions and methods useful for production of nitrated aromatic molecules. The disclosure is based, in part, on whole cell systems expressing artificial fusion proteins comprising cytochrome P450 enzymes linked to reductase enzymes. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to methods of producing nitrated aromatic molecules in whole cell systems having artificial fusion proteins comprising cytochrome P450 enzymes linked to reductase enzymes. |
| US11879143B2 |
Engineered beta-subunit of tryptophan synthase for production of non-canonical amino acids
This disclosure relates to modified tryptophan synthase and more particularly to modified beta-subunits of tryptophan synthase. The disclosure further relates to cells expressing such modified subunits and methods of producing non-canonical amino acids. |
| US11879142B2 |
Bioactive peptide molecules discovered by a combination of bioinformatics technique and chemical synthesis
The present disclosure reaches a method of a unique combination of bioinformatic technical tools together with chemical synthesis for identification of bioactive peptide molecules based on non-ribosomal peptide synthetases. Those bioactive cyclic peptide molecules are useful as antimicrobials, anticancer agents, antiparasitic, immunosuppressants, and others. Series of useful cyclic peptides and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are within the scope of this disclosure. |
| US11879136B2 |
Method for producing an exosome containing therapeutic agent
Disclosed herein is a method for producing an exosome containing therapeutic agent, including: separating mononuclear cells from a bone marrow sample of a healthy donor; treating the separated mononuclear cells in a culture media at 37° C. and at 5% CO2 for 48-72 h; separating an exosome composition from the culture media; and dissolving the separated exosome composition in a phosphate buffer to obtain the exosome containing therapeutic agent. The culture media includes a 1:1 mixture of DMEM/F12 and HEPES, 2 mmol/mL or 3.65 mg/10 mL of L-glutamine, 100 units/mL of penicillin, 100 μg/mL of streptomycin, and 10 wt % of fetal bovine serum. |
| US11879134B1 |
Recombineering machinery to increase homology directed genome editing in thermophilic microbes
A native Type I-B and heterologous Type II Clustered Regularly-Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat/cas systems were developed and characterize to improve the ability to engineer C. thermocellum and other thermophilic microbes. The native Type I-B system was engineered for genome editing. For the Type I-B system, an engineered strain, termed LL1586, yielded 40% genome editing efficiency at the pyrF locus. When recombineering machinery was expressed the efficiency was increased to 71%. For the Type II GeoCas9 system, 12.5% genome editing efficiency was observed. When recombineering machinery was expressed, this increased to 94%. By combining the thermophilic CRISPR system (either Type I-B or Type II) with the recombinases, a new tool was developed that allows for efficient CRISPR editing. The tools provided herein enable CRISPR technologies to better engineer C. thermocellum, including engineering C. thermocellum for both increased lignocellulose degradation and biofuel production. |
| US11879128B2 |
Targeting of gluten by genome editing
The present invention relates to methods for producing wheat lines that are low gliadin, low-gluten and transgene-free using genome editing. Also described are nucleic acid constructs and sgRNA molecules for use in genome editing, as well as genetically altered plants obtained by these methods. |
| US11879125B2 |
GalNAc compositions for improving siRNA bioavailability
Provided herein, are compositions comprising GaINAc moieties that may be conjugated to an oligonucleotide. The oligonucleotide may be a small interfering RNA or an antisense oligonucleotide. Also provided herein are methods of treatment that include administering the composition to a subject. |
| US11879124B2 |
Construction method of a tight regulation system for gene expression in Zymomonas mobilis and applications
A construction method of a regulation system for gene expression in Zymomonas mobilis and applications are provided. The T7 expression system in Zymomonas mobilis has been constructed. The T7 expression system is used to construct a regulation circuit, help analyze the function of toxic genes and realize the regulation of metabolic pathways in Zymomonas mobilis. At the same time, shuttle plasmids that can be used in Zymomonas mobilis and Escherichia coli, also be constructed to facilitate the construction of plasmid and improve the expression efficiency of foreign genes in Zymomonas mobilis, laying a foundation for subsequent protein expression and secretion and metabolic engineering pathway optimization regulation. |
| US11879123B2 |
Bacteria for the treatment of disorders
Modified probiotics, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of modulating and treating disorders are disclosed. |
| US11879122B2 |
Temperature-sensitive Bacillus subtilis natto and natto having low spore content
A method of producing natto includes inoculating a mutant strain of Bacillus subtilis var. natto onto steamed or boiled soybeans, and fermenting the soybeans inoculated with the mutant strain by maintaining a temperature of the soybeans at 40° C. to 53° C. The number of the mutant strain spores after fermenting the soybeans is 5×105 or less spores per gram of the fermented soybeans. A single colony of the mutant strain cultured in a selective solid medium supplemented with biotin at a gas phase temperature of 49° C. for 48 hours has a region having a hue of yellow (Y), a value of 9 or more, and a chroma of 2 or less, as defined by the Munsell Color System, and a surface area of the region is 20% or less of the total surface area of the single colony. |
| US11879120B2 |
Cell maintainer for autologous cell therapy production
In some aspects, the invention relates to automated cell culture incubators and their methods of use. In one aspect, the disclosure provides cell culture incubators having an airlock chamber, a storage chamber and/or an internal chamber. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods for producing autologous mammalian cell cultures. |
| US11879119B2 |
Perfusion bioreactor driven by osmotic pressure gradients
Disclosed herein is a bioreactor system that allows perfusive flow through a porous support medium enabling 3D growth of biological samples. In some embodiments, the system comprises a sample well filled with a three-dimensional (3D) cell growth medium. The system can further comprises a liquid medium reservoir fluidly connected to the sample well by a first filter material. The system can further comprises a medium collection chamber fluidly connected to the sample well by a second filter material. The system can further comprise an absorbant material that creates an osmotic pressure gradient to produce perfusive flow. In some embodiments, osmotic pressure draws fluid from the liquid medium reservoir, through the first filter material, into the sample well where it permeates the three-dimensional cell growth medium, through the second filter material, and finally into the medium collection chamber. |
| US11879118B2 |
Gel tray for bacteria transformation lab
A gel tray for a bacterial transformation lab exercise has a plastic body with four parallel gel channels and four filling ports, one for each channel into which unmodified bacteria and heat-shocked bacteria can be injected by students along with appropriate reaction constituents to demonstrate transformation of the bacteria under visualization. A seal may be provided to seal the tops of the gel channels and a lid can cover the gel tray during incubation. |
| US11879117B2 |
Gel tray for bacteria transformation lab
A gel tray for a bacteria transformation lab exercise has a transparent plastic body with four parallel gel channels and four filling ports, one for each channel into which unmodified bacteria and heat-shocked bacteria can be injected by students along with appropriate reaction constituents to demonstrate transformation of the bacteria under visualization. |
| US11879116B2 |
Integrated nucleic acid test system, instrument and method
A method of analysing nucleic acid using apparatus comprising a reaction chamber and plurality of sensors located in the base of the chamber, with each sensor preferably located within a respective well. The method comprises flowing a fluid containing the nucleic acid or fragments thereof into the reaction chamber. While the chamber is fully or at least partially sealed, amplification of the nucleic acid or said fragments is performed within the chamber using an amplification primer or primers whilst detecting the generation of amplicons using said sensors. Sequencing or hybridisation is then performed on the amplicons, and sequencing or hybridisation is detected using said sensors. |
| US11879111B2 |
Detergent compositions, cleaning systems and methods of cleaning cosmetic and other soils
Cleaning systems employing detergent compositions in combination with builders comprising alkalinity and chelants are provided. The detergent compositions include amine oxide surfactant and alcohol ethoxylate surfactant blends having a mixture of chain lengths and branching provided. The detergent compositions are particularly efficacious for flexible cleaning systems for cosmetic and other soils as they provide the benefit of separate dosing of surfactants in the detergent from alkalinity sources in a builder composition. Methods of using the detergent compositions and/or the cleaning systems are provided. |
| US11879110B2 |
Alkylbenzenesulfonate surfactants
A liquid laundry composition having from about 6% to about 50%, by weight of the laundry composition, of a surfactant component. The surfactant component having from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the laundry composition, of an HLAS surfactant selected from alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, alkali metal or amine salts of C10-16 alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, wherein the HLAS surfactant comprises greater than 50% C12. |
| US11879109B2 |
Fluorine-containing ether compound, lubricant for magnetic recording medium, and magnetic recording medium
A fluorine-containing ether compound represented by the following formula (1). R1—R2—CH2—R3—CH2—R4 (1) (R1 is an organic group having an alicyclic structure having 3 to 13 carbon atoms; R2 is represented by the following formula (2), and a in the formula (2) is an integer of 1 to 3; R3 is a perfluoropolyether chain; and R4 is a terminal group having two or three polar groups, in which individual polar groups bond to different carbon atoms and the carbon atoms to which the polar groups bond are bonded to each other through a linking group having a carbon atom to which the polar groups do not bond.) |
| US11879108B2 |
Middle-pressure polymerization process for liquid ethylene copolymers
The present invention relates to a middle-pressure polymerization process for the preparation of a liquid ethylene copolymer which comprises in polymerized form 20 to 60 wt % of ethylene; and at least 20 wt % of an acrylate, which is selected from C1-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylate, where a monomer mix comprising the ethylene and the acrylate is polymerized at a pressure of 50 to 400 bar and in the presence of at least 2 wt % of a chain transfer agent. The invention further relates to a liquid ethylene copolymer obtainable by the polymerization process; and to a lubricant comprising the liquid ethylene copolymer obtainable by the polymerization process; and to a method for reducing friction between moving surfaces comprising the step of contacting the surfaces with the lubricant or with the ethylene copolymer. |
| US11879103B2 |
Integrated process for upgrading C6+ and C8+ non-aromatics in pygas to BTX
In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for producing aromatic compounds from pyrolysis gasoline includes splitting the pyrolysis gasoline into a stream comprising non-aromatic hydrocarbons and a stream comprising paraffinic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons; aromatizing the stream comprising paraffinic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons, thereby converting the stream comprising paraffinic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons to a first stream comprising benzene-toluene-xylenes (BTX); hydrotreating the first stream comprising BTX in a selective hydrotreatment unit, thereby producing a de-olefinated stream comprising BTX; hydrodealkylating and transalkylating the de-olefinated stream comprising BTX in a hydrodealkylation-transalkylation unit, thereby producing a second stream comprising BTX, the second stream comprising BTX having a greater amount of benzene and xylenes than the first stream comprising BTX; and processing the second stream comprising BTX in an aromatics recovery complex, thereby producing the aromatic compounds comprising benzene, toluene, and xylenes. |
| US11879102B2 |
Process for the preparation of polyethylenes from waste plastic feedstocks
The present invention relates to a process for the production of ethylene-based polymers from waste plastics feedstocks comprising the steps in this order of: (a) providing a hydrocarbon stream A obtained by hydrotreatment of a pyrolysis oil produced from a waste plastics feedstock; (b) optionally providing a hydrocarbon stream B; (c) supplying a feed C comprising a fraction of the hydrocarbon stream A and optionally a fraction of the hydrocarbon stream B to a thermal cracker furnace comprising cracking coil(s); (d) performing a thermal cracking operation in the presence of steam to obtain a cracked hydrocarbon stream D; (e) supplying the cracked hydrocarbon stream D to a separation unit; (f) performing a separation operation in the separation unit to obtain a product stream E comprising ethylene; (g) supplying the product stream E to a polymerisation reactor; and (h) performing a polymerisation reaction in the polymerisation reactor to obtain an ethylene-based polymer; wherein in step (d): ⋅ · the coil outlet temperature is 2: 800 and:::; 870° C., preferably 2: 820 and:::; 870° C.; and ⋅ · the weight ratio of steam to feed C is >0.3 and <0.8. |
| US11879100B2 |
Removing catalyst fines from heavy oils
Catalyst fines can be removed from heavy oils, such as marine fuel oils, by introducing an additive in an effective amount to at least partially remove the catalyst fines, where the additive is an oxyalkylated acid-catalyzed alkylphenol formaldehyde resin and/or a Mannich condensate base resin copolymer. |
| US11879098B2 |
High transparency electrochromic polymers
An electrochromic polymer is comprised of a repeat unit comprising one or more meta-conjugated linkers (MCLs) and one or more aromatic moieties (Ars). Each of the one or more MCLs is partially conjugated with the one or more Ars at meta positions of the MCLs to form a polymer backbone of the electrochromic polymer. The electrochromic polymer undergoes an optical switching and a color change in an electrochromic device, which shows a high transparency and a high optical contrast. |
| US11879094B2 |
Enhancing friction reduction and protection of wellbore equipment during hydraulic fracturing
Methods and fluids for enhancing friction reduction. An example method introduces a treatment fluid into a wellbore tubing disposed in a wellbore. The wellbore tubing is composed of metal ions. The treatment fluid is composed of an aqueous fluid and a metal silicate. The method further includes coating at least a portion of the wellbore tubing with a silicate film produced from the reaction of the metal silicate with the metal ions of the wellbore tubing and then fracturing the subterranean formation. |
| US11879092B2 |
Modified acid compositions as alternatives to conventional acids in the oil and gas industry
An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids. |
| US11879090B2 |
Method to enhance the self-sealing of well cement leakage pathways using a smart gel cement additive
Embodiments of the disclosure include swellable smart gel sealants and methods of using smart gel sealants. In certain embodiments, the smart gel sealants reversibly swell when exposed to a certain trigger, such as carbonic acid and/or sulfuric acid. In specific embodiments, the smart gel is comprised within a cement composition. |
| US11879086B2 |
High internal phase emulsion stabilized by low content of surfactant and preparation method thereof
A high internal phase emulsion stabilized by a low content of surfactant and its preparation method thereof are provided. An oil ethoxylate is added to a vegetable oil, and the resulting mixture is uniformly mixed under a low-speed stirring at room temperature. Water is added dropwise to the mixture of surfactant and vegetable oil under stirring, and a homogenization is performed on the obtained dispersed system by a high-shear dispersion emulsification homogenizer to obtain the high internal phase emulsion stabilized by oil ethoxylate. The preparation method requires a low content of surfactant, mild preparation conditions and simple operations. When the oil-phase volume fraction is 83 vol %, the minimum mass fraction of the oil ethoxylate to stabilize the high internal phase emulsion is 0.6 wt %, and the prepared oil-in-water type high internal phase emulsion has excellent stability and shows bright color, delicate odor, hydra feel and being easy to apply. |
| US11879084B2 |
Phosphate phosphor, light emitting device, and detecting device
In the present disclosure embodiments, a phosphate phosphor including an activation center of trivalent chromium and a light emitting device are provided. The light emitting device includes a light source and the above mentioned phosphate phosphor, such that the phosphate phosphor is excited by the light source and emits a wide spectrum of the infrared light. The light emitting device with wide emission spectrum of the infrared light may be widely applied in detecting devices. |
| US11879083B2 |
Multi-luminescent security element and value or security product containing said security element
In order to increase the security of value or security documents 100, a multi-luminescent security element 400 is provided which contains at least one first luminescence means 510 and at least one second luminescence means 520. The first luminescence means 510 can be excited under first excitation conditions Sp-1 for the purpose of luminescence, and the second luminescence means 520 can be excited under second excitation conditions Sp-2 for the purpose of luminescence, said second excitation conditions Sp-2 differing from the first excitation conditions Sp-1. The multi-luminescent security element 400 is additionally equipped with at least one absorber means 600 which prevents an excitation of the at least one first luminescence means 510 under the second excitation conditions Sp-2 for the purpose of luminescence. |
| US11879081B2 |
Release liner for repositionable adhesive articles
The present invention inter alia relates to a release liner, which comprises according to an embodiment, a carrier substrate, a thermoplastic polymer layer applied on one side of the carrier substrate, and a release layer applied on the thermoplastic polymer layer on the side opposite to the carrier substrate. The thermoplastic polymer layer and the release layer include a network of ridges resulting in elevations of the surface of the release liner. The surface on the release layer side has a roughness at least between the ridges, such that it has a plurality of pits. The average number of pits per an area of 3.4 mm2 of the plan view of the release liner surface is at least 50. The pits extend at least to a level of 10.0 μm above the deepest point of the deepest pit within said area. |
| US11879079B2 |
Film adhesive and method for producing same
The invention relates to a film adhesive for bonding at least two joint partners, containing an adhesive for an adhesive connection of the joint partners and a flat textile support material. The adhesive is applied onto the flat textile support material in the form of a film, and the flat textile support material has at least one first section which adjoins at least one second section of the support material. The support material of the first section has a modified material and/or is chemically and/or geometrically modified compared to the support material of the second section such that after curing the adhesive, the adhesive connection has a mechanical property in the region of the first section relating to an elongation at break or fracture toughness which differs from the mechanical property of the adhesive connection in the region of the second section. |
| US11879077B2 |
Thermally conductive moisture-curable resin composition and cured product thereof
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a thermally conductive moisture-curable resin composition which develops excellent thermal conductivity and peelability after curing.The thermally conductive moisture-curable resin composition contains the following components (A) to (C): component (A): an organic polymer containing two or more hydrolyzable silyl groups; component (B): a thermally conductive filler; and component (C): a silicone compound having a polar group and/or a polar chain at a terminal or a side chain. |
| US11879076B1 |
Composition, adhesive film and chip packaging structure
The present application discloses a composition, an adhesive film including the composition and a chip packaging structure. The composition includes epoxy resin, a surfactant, a curing agent and filler, wherein the surfactant is selected from a modified hexafluoropropylene compound. The surfactant in the composition is the modified hexafluoropropylene compound, the modified hexafluoropropylene compound is lower in surface energy, good in water resistance and oil resistance and capable of effectively lowering the surface tension of the composition, and therefore, when being used for preparing the adhesive film, the composition is higher in coating wettability. In, addition, the composition has stronger chemical cleaning resistance, and in a process that a residual solder flux obtained in a soldering process of a chip is cleaned, a chip protection film prepared from the composition has stronger cleaning resistance to an alkaline solution so as not to be easy to fall off. |
| US11879075B2 |
Resin composition for bonding semiconductors, adhesive film for semiconductor using the same, dicing die bonding film, and method for dicing semiconductor wafer
The present invention relates to a resin composition for bonding semiconductors including two types of curing catalyst mixtures together with a heat dissipation filler in which a specific functional group is introduced onto the surface, an adhesive film for semiconductor produced therefrom, a dicing die bonding film and a method for dicing a semiconductor wafer. |
| US11879073B2 |
RF cured nanocomposite adhesives for multi-material joining applications
A method for fabricating, and curing, nanocomposite adhesives including introducing nanoheater elements into a heat-curing adhesive to fabricate a nanocomposite adhesive, and providing a radio-frequency (RF) electromagnetic wave to the nanocomposite adhesive to heat, and cure the nanocomposite adhesive. The nanocomposite adhesive is physically applied to first and second materials to bond the first and second materials upon curing of the nanocomposite adhesive, and the RF electromagnetic wave has a frequency in the radio-frequency range, having energy that is transferred to the nanoheater elements by electromagnetic wave interactions with permanent and induced dipoles, intrinsic photon-phonon interaction, or interactions with nanoheater defects and grain structures. |
| US11879072B2 |
Styrene butadiene rubber latex compositions and methods for making and using same
Disclosed herein are styrene butadiene rubber latex compositions with high solids content and methods for making and using these compositions. The method for making the styrene butadiene rubber latex compositions can include mixing a seed, a styrene, an initiator, a base, a surfactant, and a solvent; adding a first portion of 1,3-butadiene to make a first reaction mixture; heating the first reaction mixture for a first reaction time to make a first styrene butadiene rubber latex; mixing the first styrene butadiene rubber latex, a styrene, a base, an initiator, a surfactant, and a solvent; adding a second portion of 1,3-butadiene to make a second reaction mixture; and heating the second reaction mixture for a second reaction time to make a second styrene butadiene rubber latex, where the second styrene butadiene rubber latex has a solids content higher than that of the first styrene butadiene rubber latex. |
| US11879069B2 |
Graphene orthosilicate/silane composite gel material, and preparation method and use thereof
The present invention provides a graphene oxide-tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS)/silane composite gel material, and a preparation method and use thereof, and belongs to the technical field of building surface coating. The graphene oxide-TEOS/silane composite gel material provided by the present invention includes the following components: 5-45 parts by weight of graphene oxide dispersion, 30-90 parts by weight of TEOS, 30-80 parts by weight of silane, 1-5 parts by weight of emulsifier, and 1-5 parts by weight of dispersant; the graphene oxide dispersion has a concentration of 0.5-5%. The graphene oxide-TEOS/silane composite gel material provided by the invention can form a hydrophobic anticorrosive coating after coating the surface of a cement-based material, and has excellent water resistance and corrosion resistance. |
| US11879066B2 |
Fluororesin coating composition for forming a topcoat and coating film therefrom
Provided is a fluororesin coating composition for forming a topcoat having improved non-tackiness and water and oil repellency. The fluororesin is crystalline tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) copolymer having a perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) content of 8 to 20 mass % based on the total mass of the copolymer. |
| US11879065B2 |
Actinic radiation curable ink and image forming method
The actinic radiation curable inkjet ink of the present invention includes an actinic radiation polymerizable compound, a crystalline polyester resin, and a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic ester-based wax, aliphatic ketone-based wax, paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax. The image forming method of the present invention includes ejecting the actinic radiation curable inkjet ink heated to 40 to 120° C. through an inkjet head to land the actinic radiation curable inkjet ink ejected, onto a surface of a recording medium or an intermediate transfer member whose surface temperature is 60° C. or less, and irradiating the actinic radiation curable inkjet ink landed with actinic radiation. |
| US11879063B2 |
Binder compositions and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a new aqueous curable binder composition comprising a polyphenolic macromolecular compound which bears a multitude of catechol radicals (dihydroxybenzene), preferably lignosulfonate salts and condensed tannins and mixtures thereof, and a polyamine functional compound comprising primary and/or secondary and/or tertiary and/or quaternary amine functional groups, suitable for bonding particulate matter, such as fibers, more particularly mineral wool fibers, or particles, such as wood particles. |
| US11879062B2 |
Bituminous composition solid at ambient temperature
A bituminous composition and a process for the preparation of bituminous mixes including at least one bitumen base, at least one compound of general formula Ar1-R1—Ar2 (I), and at least one compound of general formula R2—(NH)nCONH—X—(NHCO)p(NH)n—R′2 (II). The composition is used as road binder, notably for the preparation of bituminous mixes. |
| US11879058B2 |
Yarn materials and fibers including starch-based polymeric materials
Described are very high molecular weight (e.g., over 2 million, such as 3-20 million g/mol) starch-based materials, and formulations including such, which can be spun in spunbond, melt blown, yarn, or similar processes. Even with such very high molecular weights, the formulations can be processed at commercial line speeds, with spinneret shear viscosities of 1000 sec−1, without onset of melt flow instability. The starch-based material can be blended with one or more thermoplastic materials having higher melt flow index value(s), which serve as a diluent and plasticizer, allowing the very viscous starch-based component to be spun under such conditions. The particular melt flow index characteristics of the thermoplastic diluent material can be selected based on what type of process is being used (e.g., spunbond, melt blown, yarn, etc.). The starch-based material may exhibit high shear sensitivity, strain hardening behavior, and/or very high critical shear stress (e.g., at least 125 kPa). |
| US11879057B2 |
Process for preparing polypropylene composition
The invention relates to a process for producing a polypropylene composition by sequential polymerization, said polypropylene composition having low sealing initiation temperature (SIT) and high melting point (Tm), thus providing abroad sealing window. |
| US11879056B2 |
Low coefficient of friction ethylene-based compositions
The present disclosure provides a composition. The composition contains (A) an ethylene-based polymer; and (B) a slip agent blend, the slip agent blend containing (i) from greater than 50 wt % to 99 wt % of a first polydimethylsiloxane having a number average molecular weight (Mn) from 30,000 g/mol to less than 300,000 g/mol; and (ii) from 1 wt % to less than 50 wt % of a second polydimethylsiloxane having a number average molecular weight (Mn) from 300,000 g/mol to 2,000,000 g/mol, based on the total weight of the slip agent blend. The present disclosure also provides a film with a layer containing said composition. |
| US11879054B2 |
Spherical magnesium oxide, manufacturing method thereof, thermal conductive filler and resin composition
The objective of the present invention is to provide: a spherical magnesium oxide which has high sphericity and excellent moisture resistance, and has excellent fluidity by which a resin composition exhibits excellent fluidity when filled in a resin; and a method for producing the same. The present invention is a spherical magnesium oxide characterized in that: 10-2000 ppm of boron is contained; the total content of silicon and phosphorus is 300-4000 ppm; and the sphericity that can be read from the SEM photograph is 1.00-1.10, when the volume-based cumulative 50% particle diameter (D50) measured by means of a laser diffraction scattering particle size distribution measurement, is in the range of 3-200 μm. |
| US11879051B2 |
Polyester resin composition
Provided is a polyester resin composition that exhibits excellent hydrolysis resistance and generates little isocyanate gas when heated during melt kneading and molding. The polyester resin composition contains a polyester resin (A) and a carbodiimide compound (B) having a specific structure. The content of the carbodiimide compound (B) is 0.1 to 5 parts by mass relative to a total of 100 parts by mass of the polyester resin (A) and the carbodiimide compound (B). |
| US11879043B2 |
Coated poly-olefins
A coated substrate that comprises a polyolefin substrate having a functional polymer layer disposed thereon. The polyolefin substrate has a flow through pore structure with a pore size ranging from about 5 microns to about 250 microns. The functional polymer layer has a thickness ranging from about 1 micron to about 20 microns and a layer pore structure having a pore size ranging from about 1 nm to about 100 nm. |
| US11879042B2 |
Fire resistant thermoplastic-based resin for fiber-reinforced composites
A first composition is disclosed that includes a fire-resistant thermoplastic resin. The fire-resistant thermoplastic resin includes 1-20 wt % of an aryl phosphate, includes 1-20 wt % of a phosphate polymer, and 60%-98% of a (meth)acrylic polymer, including units from at least one monomer, wherein the monomer is chosen from methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylic acid esters, acrylonitrile and maleic anhydride. The first composition may further include a fabric or a composite material that is embedded with the fire-resistant thermoplastic resin. In some instances, the aryl-phosphate and the phosphonate polymer synergistically reduce an effective heat of combustion, a peak heat release, or a flame time as compared to a second composition that contains only one of the aryl phosphate or the phosphonate polymer. |
| US11879036B2 |
Poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymer and composites
The present invention relates to poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers, a method for the manufacture thereof, to articles and composites made therefrom, to methods of making the composites, and composite articles including the PEKK composites. It was surprisingly discovered that by synthesizing the PEKK polymers from low-metal monomers and selectively controlling the relative amounts of reactants during the synthesis, PEKK polymers having unexpectedly improved melt stability can be obtained. The PEKK composites including the PEKK polymers are especially well-suited for fabrication of thick composite parts where melt stability of the polymer matrix is important. |
| US11879031B2 |
Low critical solution temperature purification of oxazoline polymer solutions
Provided are methods for the purification of polymer solutions. In particular, the method enables the separation of impurities from an oxazoline polymer solution by raising the temperature of the polymer solution above its lower critical solution temperature (LCST), wherein a water rich phase and a polymer rich phase separation occurs. The phases are then separated with the polymer rich phase containing a lower amount of impurities than before separation. |
| US11879030B2 |
Liquid composition comprising three initiators, its process of polymerization, use and material or composition obtained following polymerization of composition
The present invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a monomer, a (meth)acrylic polymer and at least three initiators. In particular the present invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a monomer, a (meth)acrylic polymer and at least three initiators that have a different half life time. That liquid composition can be used as a syrup and especially as a syrup for impregnation of fibres or fibrous material. Also concerned is a thermoplastic material obtained after polymerization of the liquid composition. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such a liquid composition. The invention also relates to a process for impregnating a fibrous substrate of long fibres with said liquid composition. The invention also relates to a fibrous substrate impregnated with said liquid composition which is useful for manufacturing composite parts. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing mechanical parts or structural elements made of composite material and to mechanical parts or structural elements made of composite material obtained via a process using such a liquid composition. |
| US11879027B2 |
Molecular imprinted polymers targeting phenylalanine
Disclosed is agents and methods that target metabolism malfunctions, inborne as well as acquired, as well as methods for preparation of the agents. In particular, the invention relates to methods for preparing molecular imprinted polymers with high binding capacity for phenylalanine or tyrosine, MIPs that bind phenylalanine or tyrosine, and methods for treating phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria, and hypertyrosinemia. |
| US11879023B2 |
Articles comprising crosslinked polymer network comprising thioether crosslinks and process of making and using same
The present invention relates to articles comprising crosslinked polymer network comprising thioether crosslinks and process of making and using same. Such thiol-ene crosslinking reactions not only make the isocyanate crosslinking reaction unnecessary, but they also improve the article's strength due to chemical crosslinking between the article's resin layers, and reduce or eliminate post curing. Thus resulting in a sufficiently cured article in a much shorter time. |
| US11879020B2 |
Cyclic peptidomimetic for the treatment of neurological disorders
The present invention provides to compositions and methods useful in the treatment of neurological disorders including, but not limited to, Angelman syndrome, depression, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. CN2097, a rationally designed cyclic peptidomimetic drug that has been demonstrated to have effectiveness in preclinical models for the treatment of neurological disorders, is rapidly cleared and has a short half-life. The present invention provides a stable analog of CN2097. |
| US11879019B2 |
Dual-enzyme responsive peptides
An enzyme-responsive peptide and a method off using such enzyme-responsive peptide are disclosed. An enzyme-responsive peptide, the peptide comprising an amino acid having an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group and a ε-amine group, wherein the ε-amine group is covalently bonded with a first group and the α-carboxylic acid is covalently bonded with a second group. |
| US11879014B2 |
Method of treating cancer or depleting regulatory T cells in a subject by administering a human IGG1 anti-CD25 antibody
The present disclosure relates to use of an anti-CD25 antibody, not inhibiting IL-2-CD25 interaction, with enhanced binding to activating Fc gamma Rs that lead to effective depletion of tumor-infiltrating Treg cells and improved control of established tumors. Combination with anti-programmed cell death protein-1 antibodies further improves tumor rejection. |
| US11879008B2 |
Methods of treating complement mediated diseases with fusion protein constructs comprising anti-C3d antibody and a complement modulator
Provided herein are fusion protein constructs that can bind a complement-associated antigen, comprising a targeting moiety and a complement modulator protein, or a fragment thereof or a variant thereof. The targeting moiety is an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof, in some examples. Further provided are methods of using the fusion protein constructs, for example, in treating complement mediation conditions. |
| US11879007B2 |
Nucleic acids encoding anti-gliadin antibodies
The present invention provides anti-gliadin antibodies and antibody fragments, and polypeptides encoding the antibodies or fragment. Also disclosed are methods and Kits for the use of such antibodies, fragments, or polypeptides in detection of gliadin. Further provided are heavy chain and light chain variable sequences and associated sequences of complementarity-determining regions (CDRs). |
| US11879005B2 |
Hetero-dimeric multi-specific antibody format
This invention relates to novel hetero-dimeric multi-specific format of multiple antibody variable domains comprising a core of two split variable domain pairs wherein both variable light domains and the two cognate variable heavy domains are positioned in tandem on two separate protein chains, respectively. |
| US11879003B2 |
Methods for increasing T-cell function
Provided herein are methods of increasing T-cell function and T-cells produced by these methods. Also provided herein are methods of treating a subject using T-cells produced by these methods. |
| US11879001B2 |
Conjugate comprising an IL-2 moiety
The present invention relates to an IL-2 protein sequence of the formula Ala-SEQ A-Cys*-SEQ B (I), wherein SEQ A has at least 94% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:1; SEQ B has at least 94% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:2; Ala is an alanine residue; and Cys* is a cysteine residue; to conjugates thereof and their uses in the treatment of cancer. |
| US11879000B2 |
Purification and identification of a protein complex containing b-cell lymphoma protein (BCL10)
A method for isolating a protein complex comprising BCL10 and at least one, preferably all, of ROS1, LSD1, BTK, KU80, KU70, CUL4A, IMP3, thioredoxin, hTID1, DAP3, CDK1/CDC2, PRL1/PTP4A1 or NM23. Methods for using this complex to diagnose or prognose diseases including diabetes, obesity, cancer, neurodegenerative disease or inflammatory diseases associated with activation of NF-κB. Methods for distinguishing lean, obese and diabetic subjects based on expression of BCL10 and its ligands are also disclosed. The invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising ligands for BCL10 or other components of this complex or agents such as siRNA or miRNA that regulate the expression of the protein components of this complex. |
| US11878999B2 |
Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use
This disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology. Provided are novel genes that encode pesticidal proteins. These pesticidal proteins and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them are useful in preparing pesticidal formulations and in the production of transgenic pest-resistant plants. Methods to create or alter pesticidal proteins are provided for altered or enhanced pesticidal activity. |
| US11878998B2 |
Prefusion RSV F proteins and their use
Embodiments of a recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F ectodomain trimer stabilized in a prefusion conformation are provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the RSV F ectodomain trimer and methods of producing the RSV F ectodomain trimer. Methods for inducing an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method can be a method for treating or preventing a RSV infection in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the recombinant RSV F ectodomain trimer to the subject. |
| US11878996B2 |
Solid phase peptide synthesis processes and associated systems
Systems and processes for performing solid phase peptide synthesis are generally described. Solid phase peptide synthesis is a known process in which amino acid residues are added to peptides that have been immobilized on a solid support. In certain embodiments, the inventive systems and methods can be used to perform solid phase peptide synthesis quickly while maintaining high yields. Certain embodiments relate to processes and systems that may be used to heat, transport, and/or mix reagents in ways that reduce the amount of time required to perform solid phase peptide synthesis. |
| US11878995B2 |
Oxysterols and methods of use thereof
Compounds are provided according to Formula (III): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein R2, R3, R5, and n are as defined herein, and at least one hydrogen is replaced with a deuterium. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions. |
| US11878989B2 |
Method for preparing L-erythrobiopterin compound
A method for preparing an L-erythrobiopterin compound is provided. The L-erythrobiopterin compound has a structure represented by formula (I), and is mainly prepared from a compound having a structure represented by formula (II) or (III) through dihydroxylation. The preparation method of the L-erythrobiopterin compound is high in production efficiency, low in cost, environmentally friendly, and suitable for industrial production. |
| US11878988B2 |
Blue phosphorescent emitters employing functionalized imidazophenthridine and analogues
A series of functionalized imidazophenthridine analogue-based blue phosphorescent emitters have been designed, where bulky substituents (e.g., tetrabutyl, phenyl, mesityl, triisopropylbenzene, etc.) are introduced on an imidazophenthridine fragment of the emitters. Bulky substituents may suppress potential excimer formation, as well as improve the solubility of the complexes. This class of emitters may be utilized in luminescent labels, emitters for organic light emitting devices, and lighting applications. |
| US11878987B2 |
Heterocyclic compound as TRK inhibitor
The present invention relates to a compound, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, the method for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof as TRK inhibitors. The compound is a compound as shown in the following formula I, and isomers, prodrugs, solvates, stable isotopic derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to use of the compound in treating or preventing diseases mediated by TRK, such as cancers, and method for treating such diseases using the compounds of the present invention. |
| US11878986B2 |
Poly heterocyclic conjugates and their pharmaceutical uses
Compounds of Formula (I) shown below and a pharmaceutical composition containing one of the compounds: Each of the variables is defined herein. Also disclosed is a method of treating a condition associated with uncontrolled cell growth with a compound of Formula (I). |
| US11878982B2 |
Spiropiperidine derivatives
Described herein are spiropiperidine compounds according to Formula I that have demonstrated activity as fatty acid synthase inhibitors. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing the described spiropiperidine compounds, and methods of treating diseases mediated by fatty acid synthase, by administering one or more of the compounds or pharmaceutical formulations described herein. Also described herein are methods of synthesizing the compounds described, including the described spiropiperidine compounds and synthetic intermediates that are useful in those syntheses. |
| US11878978B1 |
Pyrrolo[2,3-c]quinoline compounds as CK2 inhibitors
Novel pyrrolo[2,3-c]quinoline compounds, a method of synthesizing these compounds, a pharmaceutical composition comprising these compounds and a suitable carrier, and a method of using the compounds. The pyrrolo[2,3-c]quinoline compounds, identified as CK2 inhibitors, are useful as anticancer and/or antitumor agents, and as agents for treating other kinase-associated conditions including inflammation, pain, and certain immunological disorders, and other types of diseases such as diabetes, viral infection, neurodegenerative diseases. |
| US11878974B2 |
Composition and method for treating metabolic disorders
Bromocriptine citrate administered to a vertebrate, animal or human, can be used for any purpose including, e.g., the long-term modification and regulation of metabolic disorders, including prediabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and/or, e.g., the treatment of other medical disorder(s) including immune or endocrine disorders or diseases. Bromocriptine citrate is administered over a limited or extended period at a time of day dependent on re-establishing the normal circadian rhythm of central dopaminergic activity of healthy members of a similar species and sex. Insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia, T2DM, prediabetes, MS or all, can be controlled in humans on a long term basis by such treatment inasmuch as the daily administration of bromocriptine citrate resets neuronal activity timing in the neural centers of the brain to produce long term effects. |
| US11878972B2 |
Treatment of neurological disorders
The present invention is relates to a compound of formula (I), wherein X1, X2 and X3 are, independently of each other, N or CH; with the proviso that at least two of X1, X2 and X3 are N; Y is N or CH; R1 and R2 are independently of each other (iii) a morpholinyl of formula (II) wherein the arrow denotes the bond in formula (I); and wherein R3 and R4 are independently of each other H, C1-C3alkyl optionally substituted with one or two OH, C1-C2fluoroalkyl, C1-C2alkoxy, C1-C2alkoxyC1-C3alkyl, CN, or C(O)O—C1-C2alkyl; or R3 and R4 form together a bivalent residue —R5R6— selected from C1-C3alkylene optionally substituted with 1 to 4 F, —CH2—O—CH2—, —CH2—NH—CH2—, or any of the structures wherein the arrows denote the bonds in formula (II); or (iv) a saturated 6-membered heterocyclic ring Z selected from thiomorpholinyl and piperazinyl, optionally substituted by 1 to 3 R7; wherein R7 is independently at each occurrence C1-C3alkyl optionally substituted with one or two OH, C1-C2fluoroalkyl, C1-C2alkoxyC1-C3alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl; or two R 7 substituents form together a bivalent residue —R8R9— selected from C1-C3alkylene optionally substituted with 1 to 4 F, —CH2—O—CH2— or —O—CH2CH2—O—; with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is a morpholinyl of formula II; and prodrugs, metabolites, tautomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in the prevention or treatment of a neurological disorder in a subject. |
| US11878970B2 |
Allosteric chromenone inhibitors of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) for the treatment of disease
The disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I) as allosteric chromenone inhibitors of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with PI3K modulation, Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8, are as defined herein. The disclosure also relates to methods of making and using compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. |
| US11878963B2 |
Semi synthetic method for dihydroquercetin
The present disclosure provides a semi-synthetic method of dihydroquercetin, belonging to the field of synthesis of organic drugs. The semi-synthetic method includes the following steps: adding quercetin dihydrate to solvent water adjusted to be alkaline with an alkalizing reagent, heating and stirring to dissolve the mixture, and then adding thiourea dioxide under the protection of an inert gas to perform a reduction reaction, to obtain an endpoint reduction reaction solution; diluting the endpoint reduction reaction solution with water and cooling the resultant, and then acidizing, aging, and filtering the resultant to obtain a filtrate and a filter cake; extracting, washing, drying, concentrating, and repeatedly crystallizing the filtrate to obtain dihydroquercetin; and recycling the filter cake after being washed. |
| US11878957B2 |
Process and apparatus for urea production
Provided is a novel process and a novel apparatus for urea production capable of performing heat recovery from a relatively low-temperature fluid. A process for urea production includes a synthesis step, a high-pressure decomposition step and a condensation step and includes a) a step of heat-exchanging steam condensate whose temperature is higher than 90° C. with another fluid to cool this steam condensate to 90° C. or less, b) a step of, by heat-exchanging the steam condensate obtained from the step a with a further fluid having a temperature lower than a temperature of the low-pressure steam, heating the steam condensate obtained from the step a, and c) a step of supplying the steam condensate obtained from the step b to the condensation step as the steam condensate for generating the low-pressure steam. An apparatus for performing the process. |
| US11878956B2 |
Metal salts and uses thereof
The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof. |
| US11878954B2 |
Process for manufacturing ethyleneamine compounds
Process for manufacturing ethyleneamine compounds selected from the group of ethyleneamines and hydroxyethylethyleneamines wherein the process comprises two reaction sequences. |
| US11878949B1 |
Multi-component high stability environmental barrier coatings
An advanced high temperature environmental barrier coating system is disclosed for protecting Si-based ceramics and SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). This innovation provides a series of environmental barrier coating composition systems to achieve exceptional temperature capability, erosion and calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate (CMAS) resistance and durability of the environmental barrier coated ceramic turbine engine hot-section components, in harsh turbine engine environments. The environmental barrier coating systems have been demonstrated for 1650° C. temperature capability and help prime-reliant designs. |
| US11878945B2 |
Applying silicon metal-containing bond layer to ceramic or ceramic matrix composite substrates
In some examples, a method may include depositing, from a slurry comprising particles including silicon metal, a bond coat precursor layer including the particles comprising silicon metal directly on a ceramic matrix composite substrate. The method also may include locally heating the bond coat precursor layer to form a bond coat comprising silicon metal. Additionally, the method may include forming a protective coating on the bond coat. In some examples, an article may include a ceramic matrix composite substrate, a bond coat directly on the substrate, and a protective coating on the bond coat. The bond coat may include silicon metal and a metal comprising at least one of Zr, Y, Yb, Hf, Ti, Al, Cr, Mo, Nb, Ta, or a rare earth metal. |
| US11878944B2 |
Ceramic component
A ceramic component containing silicon carbide and to the use of the component. The method for producing the ceramic component includes the following steps: a) providing a green body based on SiC, which has been produced by means of a 3D-printing method, b) impregnating the green body with a solution selected from the group consisting of a sugar solution, a starch solution or a cellulose solution, or a resin system comprising a mixture containing at least one resin, at least one solvent and at least one curing agent, the at least one resin and the at least one solvent being different, c) drying or curing the impregnated green body, d) carbonising the dried or cured green body, wherein a fine-pored, foam-like carbon skeleton is produced from the dried solution or a fine-pored, sponge-like carbon skeleton is produced from the cured resin system. |
| US11878940B2 |
Bioactive glass compositions
A silicate-based glass composition includes: 50-70 wt. % SiO2, 0.01-10 wt. % P2O5, 10-30 wt. % Na2O, 0.01-10 wt. % CaO, 0.01-10 wt. % MO, and 15-30 wt. % R2O, such that MO is the sum of MgO, CaO, SrO, BeO, and BaO, and R2O is the sum of Na2O, K2O, Li2O, Rb2O, and Cs2O. |
| US11878939B2 |
Hot-formed, chemically prestressable glass articles with a low proportion of crystals and methods and devices for producing
A hot-formed, chemically prestressable glass article having a low percentage of crystals or crystallites, in particular a plate-shaped, chemically prestressable glass article, as well as to a method and a device for its production are provided. The glass article has a composition including the components SiO2, Al2O3, and Li2O and a content of seed formers (ZrO2, SnO2, and TiO2) of at least 0.8 wt %, as well as at most ten crystals, including crystallites, per kilogram of glass, which have a maximum diameter greater than 1 μm and up to at most 5 μm. |
| US11878935B1 |
Method of coating a superstrate
A method of coating a superstrate using a vacuum chuck containing ridges can comprise attaching the superstrate on the vacuum chuck; applying on the superstrate a liquid layer of a coating composition, the coating composition comprising a coating agent and a non-fluorinated solvent, wherein the non-fluorinated solvent has a boiling point of at least 165° C.; and solidifying the coating composition to form a solid coating layer. The material of the superstrate can have a thermal conductivity of not greater than 10 W/mK and the solid coating layer obtained after solidifying may comprise a smoothness value (SM) of not greater than 1%, the smoothness value being defined as SM=(CRD/CT)×100%, with CRD being a maximum roughness depth of the coating layer and CT an average thickness of the coating layer over a length of 10 mm of the solid coating layer. |
| US11878924B2 |
Process and device for anaerobic purification
The present invention relates to a process for the separation of biomass in the anaerobic purification of wastewater and to a system for the separation of biomass in the anaerobic purification of wastewater. |
| US11878914B2 |
High-throughput synthesis of metallic nanoparticles
This invention relates to cost-effective methods for synthesizing metallic nanoparticles in high yield using non-dendrimeric branched polymeric templates, such as branched polyethyleneimine. This invention also provides a high-throughput apparatus for synthesizing metallic nanoparticles under conditions that produce less waste than conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods. Also provided are metallic nanoparticles and multi-metallic nanoparticle compositions made by methods and high-throughput apparatus of the invention. |
| US11878911B2 |
Method for producing a hydrophilic aerogel granule and application of the product thereof
A method for producing a hydrophilic aerogel granule is provided, which includes the steps of: mixing for the siloxane solvent mixture preparation, hydrolysis with proper acid catalyst, condensation dispersion by introducing a proper alkali catalyst into the mixture and dispersing it with hydrophobic dispersion solvent to obtain wet gel, aging under a specific temperature, disintegration dispersion for disintegrating the wet gel and dispersing it in the dispersion solvent, high temperature solvent exchange under ambient temperature with dispersion solvent, and solvent evaporation for removing the dispersion solvent. |
| US11878909B2 |
Method for preparing modified graphene and method for preparing slurry containing the modified graphene
A method for preparing modified graphene and a method for preparing a slurry containing the modified graphene are disclosed. The method for preparing a modified graphene comprises: putting a flake graphite powder, a silicon molecular modifier, water and a boric acid solution into a high pressure container, filling a liquid gas into the high pressure container, connecting the high pressure container to a solid gas preparation apparatus, to solidify the liquid gas and obtain a solid gas, putting the solid gas into a ultraviolet washing machine for ultraviolet high-energy radiation, exfoliating the graphene flake, continuously exposing to ultraviolet light for a period of time to form a modified graphene, continuously exposing the modified graphene under the ultraviolet light, and storing the modified graphene in vacuum as an intermediate. |
| US11878900B1 |
Lift truck clamp with wear rib
A shoe plate for use in a clamp assembly for a lift truck load handler. The shoe plate has a spine, an outside wear rib, and a load-side wear rib. The shoe plate is configured to couple detachably and interchangeably to either one of two clamp plates of a clamp assembly on a load-side of a lower portion of the clamp plate. The shoe plates are made of harder and more wear resistant materials than the clamp plates. The shoe plate has a first bracket at one end of the spine and a second bracket at the other end. Each of the brackets has a notch configured to mate with a front edge of the lower portion of either one of the two clamp plates. The brackets are also each configured to insert into a bracket recess in the load-side of one of the two clamp plates. |
| US11878895B2 |
Cable coiling system
A cable coiling system for coiling a cable into a cable coil includes a reel rotatable around a central axis of the reel, a gripper configured to grip a starting end of the cable, and a slide rail extending in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the reel. The cable is coilable around the reel to form the cable coil by rotating the reel in a state in which the gripper is coupled onto the reel and grips the starting end of the cable. The reel is slidably mounted on the slide rail. A length of the starting end of the cable coiled around the reel is adjustable by moving the reel along the slide rail and rotating the reel around the central axis in a state in which the gripper is separated from the reel and fixed at a predetermined position. |
| US11878891B2 |
Cylinder member and image forming apparatus
A cylinder member includes: a cylinder body having a cross section and including a dent portion; a sheet member wrapped around the cylinder body and including a metal layer contacting the cylinder body and an outer layer; a first attachment member on a sheet member first end portion and removably attached to the dent portion; a second attachment member on a metal layer end portion protruding from the outer layer in the circumferential direction at a sheet member second end portion, the second attachment member being removably attached to the dent portion; a tension-applying mechanism pulling the second attachment member in a dent portion depth direction to apply tension to the metal layer; a projection on one of the second attachment member and metal layer end portion; and a fitting portion on other one of the second attachment member and the metal layer end portion and fitted to the projection. |
| US11878890B2 |
Apparatus and method for folding and stocking book documents
An apparatus for folding and receiving book documents comprises a main conveying device arranged and adapted to convey unfolded book documents in a main conveying direction and a secondary conveying device arranged and adapted to receive the book documents conveyed by the main conveying device and to convey them in a secondary conveying direction and/or against the secondary conveying direction, wherein the secondary conveying direction is transverse to the main conveying direction. Further, the apparatus comprises a receiving device arranged at a spatial distance from the first and/or the second conveying surface and configured to receive folded book documents. The device folds the conveyed book documents respectively with a movement in the secondary conveying direction and/or against the secondary conveying direction. Furthermore, a lifting device is arranged to convey the folded book documents from the main conveying device and/or from the secondary conveying device into the receiving device. |
| US11878888B2 |
Post-processing apparatus and image forming apparatus
A post-processing apparatus includes a blade that is to be pressed against a recording medium at a folding position where the recording medium is to be folded, and a support portion that supports the blade, the support portion includes a movable body to which the blade is fixed and that moves together with the blade and an insertion portion that is inserted into the movable body, and the insertion portion and one surface of the movable body are pressed each other. |
| US11878886B2 |
Sheet feeding device and image forming apparatus incorporating same
A sheet feeding device includes a support, a rotation driver, a guide, a support shaft, a biasing member, a leading end sensor, a roller, an outer diameter sensor, and circuitry. The circuitry causes the rotation driver to rotate a spool in a winding direction to determine a timing at which a signal change rate exceeds a change rate threshold as a passing time at which a leading end of a continuous sheet passes through the leading end sensor, causes the rotation driver to rotate the spool by a rotation angle in the winding direction, from the passing time, to position the leading end of the continuous sheet at a feeding start position, and rotates the spool in a feeding direction to feed the continuous sheet from the feeding start position along a guide portion. Further, the circuitry changes the change rate threshold based on an outer diameter of a roll. |
| US11878883B2 |
Medium feeding apparatus and image reading apparatus
An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit and a medium feeding apparatus. The medium feeding apparatus includes: a medium placement portion on which a medium before being fed is placed; a feed roller that feeds the medium placed on the medium placement portion; and at least one pressing portion that presses the medium placed on the medium placement portion onto the medium placement portion at a position upstream of the feed roller in a medium feeding direction. Since the pressing portion presses the medium placed on the medium placement portion, friction occurs between sheets of the medium, thereby preventing or reducing a skew. |
| US11878874B2 |
Guided cartridge belt cleaner
A belt cleaner assembly is provided for cleaning a conveyor belt. The belt cleaner assembly includes an elongate support member for extending longitudinally across a conveyor belt. The belt cleaner assembly further includes a cartridge for supporting at least one scraper blade thereon. The cartridge is slidable over the support member. The belt cleaner assembly further includes slide blocks between the support member and the cartridge to space facing surfaces of the cartridge and the support member from each other. |
| US11878871B2 |
Dynamic conveyor system for custom sized packaging
A conveyor system includes a rail having one or more channels therein and one or more sleds operatively associated with the rail. A sled can include a body and one or more wheels mounted on the body and configured to move through the one or more channels in the rail. A sled can also include a holding device connected to the body. The holding device can be configured to engage a packaging container to move the packaging container along the rail. Multiple sleds can be used to secure a packaging container therebetween and move the packaging container along the rail. The conveyor system may also include a queue system that dynamically moves packaging containers to packaging stations. |
| US11878869B2 |
System and method for connecting rails on a conveyor track
A joint system and method for managing alignment tolerances in a track section of a conveyor, the system including: a plurality of track sections, each track section including at least one end to be joined with an adjacent track section and one or more rails on which bearings of moving elements move; and wherein, at the end of each track section, the one or more rails each comprise a finger such that rails from adjacent track sections form an interlaced connection between fingers from each track section and both fingers are angled such that a non-alignment of the rails will not jar a bearing moving over the joint. |
| US11878868B2 |
Liner sheet, replacement liner, conveyor pan, conveyor, and liner replacement method
The present invention pertains a replacement liner (10) for insertion in a conveyor pan (100) of a chain type conveyor (200), comprising a floor part (12) having a left connection surface (14) and a right connection surface (16), a left side part (18) having a left side part connection surface (20) connectable to the left connection surface (14), and a right side part (22) having a right side part connection surface (24) connectable to the right connection surface (16). The connection surfaces (14, 20, 16, 24) are configured to form, in a connected state, a form-fitted connection with their complementary connection surface (14, 20; 16, 24). The present invention further pertains to a conveyor pan (100), a chain type conveyor (200) comprising such, a liner replacement method and a liner sheet. |
| US11878866B2 |
Bomb bay sorter and tray
The tray body comprises a support surface and a spring for spring biasing the tray door relative to the tray body to urge the tray door to open. When the tray door is fully opened, it rests against the support surface under the influence of a spring biasing force, provided by the spring, that exceeds a first non-zero threshold. The tray body comprises a tray frame and a door shaft that defines an axis of rotation of the tray door and the spring comprises a torsion spring arranged around the door shaft. The tray door comprises a shaft channel in which the door shaft is rotatably accommodated. The torsion spring has one end fixed coupled to the door shaft and another end to an inside wall of the shaft channel and/or the damper is arranged in the shaft channel and fixed in position relative to the door shaft. |
| US11878863B2 |
Transport system and transport method
A transport system is a transport system that transports a luggage using a transport vehicle and a transport robot. In a state in which the transport robot and the transport vehicle are connected, the transport robot takes out the luggage from the transport vehicle, or stores the luggage in the transport vehicle. |
| US11878861B2 |
Rear electric loader for electric refuse vehicle
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, a power source, and a tailgate. The chassis is coupled to a plurality of wheels. The body assembly is coupled to the chassis and defines a refuse compartment configured to store refuse material. The tailgate comprises a refuse receiving portion, a tailgate compaction assembly, and an electrically-driven actuation mechanism. The refuse receiving portion is configured to receive refuse material. The tailgate compaction assembly is selectively actuatable to compact the refuse material received by the refuse receiving portion into the refuse compartment. The electrically-driven actuation mechanism is powered by the power source and is configured to selectively actuate the tailgate compaction assembly. |
| US11878853B2 |
Packaging bag, method for manufacturing packaging bag, and pressing member
A packaging bag unsealed from a first side to a second side opposed to the first side, including: an inclination seal part (5) at a corner provided consecutively to the second side, wherein the inclination seal part (5) has a strong-pressure seal zone (7) along an inner edge (50) of the inclination seal part (5), the strong-pressure seal zone (7) being pressed by a higher pressing force than other parts of the inclination seal part (5), and being smaller in thickness than other parts of the inclination seal part (5). Also disclosed is a pressing member and a method for manufacturing the packaging bag. |
| US11878848B2 |
Sheetlike composite for producing dimensionally stable food and drink product containers having a polymer layer having a ratio of aromatic groups to carbonyl groups
The invention relates to a sheetlike composite comprising, as layers of a layer sequence in the direction from an outer face of the sheetlike composite to an inner face of the sheetlike composite, a) a first polymer layer, b) a carrier layer, and c) a barrier layer, wherein the first polymer layer is characterized by a ratio of a proportion of aromatic groups in the first polymer layer to a proportion of carbonyl groups in the first polymer layer in a range from 0.18 to 0.34. The invention further relates to processes for producing a sheetlike composite, a container precursor and a closed container and to the aforementioned process products; to a further container precursor; to a further closed container; and to uses of the sheetlike composite, of a hardener and of a printing ink. |
| US11878844B1 |
Lid for coffee cups
A lid that is designed to cover the lip of a disposable coffee cup. The lid defines a circular central wall on its top side that is designed to receive a lip of a disposable miniature coffee cup. The lid defines a perforated spout on its top side that opens outward toward the circumference of the lid. The lid is designed to serve as mount, after a first miniature coffee cup is inserted into the circular central wall, that will securely hold a stack of miniature coffee cups. |
| US11878838B2 |
Pallet apparatus
A pallet for carrying an object. The pallet may include a receiving surface to support the object. The pallet may include a socket and may be part of a pallet assembly including a rotationally asymmetrical positioning rod operable to be selectively repositioned within the socket with a main body extending above the receiving surface to restrain a lateral movement of the object. The pallet may include a support frame to support the plurality of objects thereon. The support frame may including a plurality of post supports. The pallet may include a plurality of stacking post assemblies each including a first post having a bottom end pivotally secured to the support frame and a second post operable to move between an extended position engaged with the post support and the first post and a retracted positon engaged with only one of the post support and the first post. |
| US11878836B2 |
Pressure equalization apparatus for a container and methods associated therewith
A device is provided that assists with equalizing air pressure within a container with the atmospheric air pressure as liquid is being poured from the container and includes one or more relatively short air tubes. The device is provided with the ability to simultaneously equalize pressure in the container while also providing a drip collection mechanism. The device may be configured for unidirectional pouring or multi-directional pouring. |
| US11878832B2 |
Bottle-shaped can with cap and manufacturing apparatus thereof
A bottle-shaped can includes a cap having an excellent sealing ability but easy to be opened. A top section includes a leading end section as an upper end of a neck portion, a diametrically-largest section formed beneath the leading end section, a diametrically-shrunk section extending downwardly from the diametrically-largest section, and an outer circumferential wall section extending downwardly from the diametrically-shrunk section. The leading end section, the diametrically-largest section, and diametrically-shrunk section form a smooth curved surface. A curvature of the diametrically-largest section in a cross-section is zero or negative value, given that a curvature of the diametrically-shrunk section is positive value. A flexion section is formed between the diametrically-shrunk section and the outer circumferential wall section. The outer diameter of the outer circumferential wall section in which the curvature is zero or negative value is larger than an outer diameter of the flexion section. |
| US11878829B2 |
Packaging machine with independently controllable movers
A packaging machine is provided for producing single and multiple compartment film wrapped pouches. Multiple linear motors allow aspects of the forming, filling, cutting and discharging to run at different speeds. The pouches are formed, filled and discharged from platens that are secured to movers that proceed through the packaging process by following magnetic fields created by independently controlled linear motors. Overall, cycle time is decreased as a result of speeding up parts of the process, including the platen return process, possible because there is no mechanical connection and not a single conveyor moving the platens while the other parts of the process may be simultaneously slowed down or even temporarily stopped. Changeover of platens, to accommodate different products, such as single compartment pouch to multiple compartment pouches, is also simplified because platens are simply connected to the movers and are thus easily removed and replaced. |
| US11878825B2 |
Packaging machine and systems
A system for packaging one or more items includes an order arrangement station where the one or more items can be arranged into a stack with a desired configuration. A dimensioning mechanism determines the outer dimensions of the stack and a converting assembly creates a box template that when erected forms a box that is custom sized to the dimensions of the stack. A crowder assembly holds and maintains the stack in the desired configuration while the box template is at least partially folded around the stack. The box template is secured around the stack in the form of a box. |
| US11878821B2 |
Vibration isolation/damping satellite mount made of chopped carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material
A vibration isolation/damping satellite mount of a chopped carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material mainly includes two parts, and the two parts are connected through bolts. Considering the limitation of the molding process, the mount configuration is further optimized, and the mount structure is prepared by using the injection molding process. Furthermore, the vibration isolation/damping satellite mount of the chopped carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material prepared in the present invention can be used for large loads and complex working conditions, and the connectivity, overall strength stability, vibration isolation performance and service life of the mount all meet the design requirements. The present invention provides an efficient optimization design and manufacturing method for engineering manufacturing of thermoplastic composite materials, and vibration isolation/damping satellite mount manufactured by the method is low in cost, high in practicability and easy to produce on a large scale. |
| US11878820B1 |
Method for stacking, securing, and releasing a spacecraft stack assembly from a rocket
A method of releasing spacecraft from a rocket includes arranging spacecraft in a stack on a rocket, launching the rocket until it attains orbital velocity, imposing a flat spin on the rocket, and releasing the entire stack from the rocket during the flat spin. In one aspect, the method includes applying a compressive load along a length of the stack, launching the rocket until it attains orbital velocity, imposing a flat spin on the rocket, and releasing the compressive load to allow the entire stack to separate from the rocket during the flat spin. |
| US11878814B2 |
Airstair system with deployable upper step
Airstair systems and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the airstair has a deployable upper step, a primary deployment device and a secondary deployment device. The upper step is movable between a stowed configuration when a door of the aircraft is closed and a deployed configuration when the door is open. The primary deployment device resiliently biases the upper step toward the deployed configuration. The secondary deployment device is movable in coordination with a movement of the door and configured to drive the deployable upper step toward the deployed configuration during opening of the door and during a failure of the primary deployment device. |
| US11878812B2 |
Aircraft accessory unit powered by ram air turbine
The present disclosure is directed to an aircraft with an accessory system configured to be powered independent of the primary propulsion system by a ram air turbine power system. The ram air turbine power system illustratively includes an accessory generator integrated with a turbine rotor as well as other components so as to manage space claim and offer unique functionality. |
| US11878810B2 |
Auxiliary power systems, aircraft including the same, and related methods
Auxiliary power systems, aircraft including the same, and related methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the aircraft includes an airframe and an auxiliary power system that includes an auxiliary power unit (APU), an APU controller, and a bleed air temperature (BAT) sensor. The APU defines a bleed air outlet and is configured to regulate a BAT of a bleed air flow generated by the auxiliary power unit. The BAT sensor is positioned at a remote BAT location that is outside the bleed air outlet of the APU. In another embodiment, the auxiliary power system includes an APU configured to generate a bleed air flow, an APU controller configured to receive and transmit signals, and a BAT sensor suite configured to measure the BAT of the bleed air flow and to generate a BAT signal that is based, at least in part, on the BAT. |
| US11878809B2 |
Aircraft propulsion assembly comprising two adjacent engines, of which the outlet nozzles have a straight portion in the vicinity of a median plane of the propulsion assembly
An aircraft propulsion assembly includes a first engine and a second engine that are adjacent and a nacelle in which the engines are installed. The nacelle includes a common air inlet lip for the first engine and the second engine, the air flow being divided between the first engine and the second engine by a median lip which extends, at least partly, set back from said common air inlet lip. The common are inlet lip includes, directly in line with the median lip, a bottom lobe and a top lobe extending forward of the nacelle. Such a configuration makes it possible to be able to provide a high aerodynamic form between the fairings of the engines, without the risk of generating overspeeds in the air flow. |
| US11878802B2 |
AFT complex with PRM lavatory
A lavatory monument assembly that includes an enclosure having front and rear walls and that defines an enclosure interior. A divider wall that extends between the front and rear walls, and a divider door that is movable between closed and opened positions. In the closed position the divider door divides the enclosure interior into first and second lavatory interiors. The divider wall includes first and second sections and the divider door includes first and second portions that meet at an obtuse angle. The divider door is pivotably attached to the divider wall. The front wall includes first and second lavatory doors that are both movable between closed and opened positions and provide access to the first and second lavatory interiors. A first toilet is positioned adjacent the rear wall in the first lavatory interior and a second toilet is positioned adjacent the rear wall in the second lavatory interior. |
| US11878790B2 |
Nose wheel steering feedback system
A feedback system senses a steering position of a nose wheel assembly for an aircraft. The nose wheel assembly has a first element rotatably associated with a second element about an axis, and the rotational position of the first element relative to the second element corresponds to the steering position of the nose wheel assembly. The feedback system includes a first magnetic field sensor fixedly positioned relative to the first element and configured to sense a first element orientation. A second magnetic field sensor is fixedly positioned relative to the second element and configured to sense a second element orientation. The feedback system further includes a controller programmed to determine the steering position of the nose wheel according to the sensed first element orientation and the sensed second element orientation. |
| US11878789B2 |
Aircraft brake control system
An aircraft brake control system for controlling antiskid braking of an aircraft wheel is disclosed including a control assembly having a mode controller which sets the mode of operation of an antiskid brake calculator, configured to set a first mode, when an input of the indication of a brake energy supply configuration indicates a first brake energy supply being used, in which the antiskid brake calculator applies a first restriction level on a rise rate of the antiskid brake command, and a second mode, when the input 305 indicates a second brake energy supply being used, in which the antiskid brake calculator applies a second, lower, restriction level on a rise rate of the antiskid brake command. |
| US11878786B2 |
Propulsion system for an aircraft
A propulsion system for an aircraft, including at least one rotor and a nacelle cowling extending around the at least one rotor, said nacelle cowling being sectored and including at least one sector, which is fixed and sectors which are retractable in the peripheral direction relative to an axis of rotation of the rotor. The retractable sectors include at least a first series of sectors which are telescopically retractable in or on at least one fixed sector and at least a second series of sectors which are telescopically retractable in or on at least one fixed sector, the at least one fixed sector having an angular extent around the axis which is less than or equal to 90°. |
| US11878783B2 |
Marine device position adjustment assembly
A marine device assembly, such including a trolling motor and/or at least one sonar transducer, is provided for attachment to a watercraft. The trolling motor and/or sonar transducer is attached at an end of a shaft. The marine device assembly includes a position adjustment assembly comprising a plurality of rotatable drums surrounding the shaft that are configured to adjust the rotational and/or vertical position of the trolling motor and/or sonar transducer(s) in accordance with a position adjustment command. In various aspects, the drums are configured to independently rotate about the shaft in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction so as to cause the trolling motor and/or sonar transducer(s) to rotate about the central axis of the shaft and/or translate along the central axis of the shaft. |
| US11878778B1 |
Self elevating articulated lightweight floating tower
A floating platform comprised of a tower, buoyant outriggers, and an articulated arm can be used in one embodiment to support an offshore wind turbine. The buoyant articulated arm is positioned with a winch system that supports the tower in a nearly horizontal position during assembly at shore and during transport. The winch and articulated arm elevate the system into its operational position at sea. The tower may include a keel structure to reduce motions and stresses on the system. The floating platform may rotate about an area surrounding an anchor system without active wind alignment equipment. The natural alignment with the wind allows for optimization of the structure, resulting in lighter-weight, less material mass and ultimately lower cost. The horizontal transport alleviates clearance restrictions of many bridges. Requiring neither large cranes nor specialized ships during installation, its ability to raise itself is scalable to large sizes lowering cost. |
| US11878776B1 |
Kayak motor and motor mounting apparatus
The present invention is a motor and motor mounting system for kayaks and other watercraft. The mounting system uses a set of mounting plates and a mounting knuckle that are can be attached directly to a wide variety of kayak stern shapes. The mounting system further utilizes a unique slot system along with a pivoting bracket to keep the motor in line with the direction of travel when lowered or upright and out of the water when raised. The present invention is further comprised of a motor to propel the kayak and a motor controller system allowing user control. |
| US11878774B2 |
Tie-in system and fluid transfer system comprising such a tie-in system
A tie-in system (47, 48) for tie-in of a transfer pipe (13, 14) to a support unit (12) is disclosed, where the transfer pipe (13, 14) is arranged at least partly in a body of water (19). The tie-in system (47, 48) comprises: a spool piece (61, 71) that in one end is adapted to be attached to the transfer pipe (13, 14) and in the other end to be connected to a pipe element (58, 68) arranged on the support unit (12), a chute device (59, 69) that is adapted to be attached to the support unit (12) and to accommodate the transfer pipe (13, 14) such that the chute device (59, 69) supports the transfer pipe (13, 14) and takes up and transfers vertical and transverse forces from the transfer pipe (13, 14) to the support unit (12), a tie-in device (77, 79) that is connected to the spool piece (61, 71) and is adapted to be connected to a tie-in member (76, 78) on the support unit (12) such that tension loads are transferred from the transfer pipe (13, 14) to the support unit (12). A fluid transfer system (10) comprising such a tie-in system (47, 48) is also disclosed. |
| US11878771B2 |
Bi-directional foil system for towed marine cable array
A foil system is used with a towed marine cable array to provide downward, upward or lateral lift to the array. The foil system can be coupled with the cable and configured to bias the submerged payload toward a target position. The foil system can include a group of foil sections each having a leading edge collectively defining an angle of attack, and a group of through-cables supporting the group of foil sections within the foil system. A subset of through-cables of the group of through-cables are arranged through front halves of the group of foil sections. This subset of through-cables can be selectively tensionable, and manipulatable to define a tensioned one of the subset of through-cables as being offset from a chord that is defined between the leading edge and a trailing edge of any of the foil sections. The foil system can thus induce one or more angles of attack for the group of foil sections, based on a rotational constraint defined by the tensioned one of the through-cables. |
| US11878768B2 |
Saddled vehicle
A saddled vehicle includes an air cleaner and a vehicle body movement sensor. The air cleaner takes travel wind in an air cleaner box to purify air of the travel wind and supplies the purified air to an internal combustion engine. The vehicle body movement sensor is received in a recess and measures movement of a vehicle body. The recess is defined by a flat surface that crosses a rear wall of the air cleaner box. This provides a saddled vehicle including a vehicle body movement sensor that is disposed without reducing the volume of an air cleaner box. |
| US11878755B2 |
Support stand for two-wheeled vehicle
A support stand (100) for supporting a two-wheeled vehicle (500) though a support wheel (502) thereof. The support stand defines a wheel cradle (125) for receiving the support wheel (502) thereinto. The support stand (500) is made of substantially plate-shaped elements (104, 106, 116, 130) that are securable to each other and detachable from each other by toolless connection arrangements (114, 120, 128, 134) of mechanical interferences. |
| US11878754B2 |
Electrically operated steering system for a vehicle
An electrically operated steering system (1) is provided for a vehicle (2) with a rack (3) for attaching the steering system (1) to a frame of the vehicle (2), two steerable wheels (4) that are pivotably attached to the rack (3), a rod element (5) arranged on the rack (3), which is slidable in its longitudinal direction in relation to the rack (3), a kinematic unit (13), which is coupled to the rod element (5) and which transforms a movement of the rod element (5) into a steering rotation of the wheels (4), an electric machine (6), which is mechanically connected to the rod element (5) for effecting the movement of the rod element (5), and a lateral force absorbing mechanism (7), which is configured for absorbing a lateral force produced by the kinematic unit (13) in relation to the rod element (5). |
| US11878753B2 |
Steering assistance method based on a driver assistance method, steering assistance system and transportation vehicle
A steering assistance method based on a driver assistance system, for a transportation vehicle with a steering system with steering assistance for assisting a driver during the steering of the transportation vehicle by the steering system, in which a driving situation of the transportation vehicle is detected; acting upon the driving behavior of the transportation vehicle according to the driving situation, the supporting driver assistance system defining a nominal value for at least one regulating variable of the steering system and conditionally requesting same from the steering system by a driver assistance interface; and generating a corrective action by a monitoring function downstream of the driver assistance interface and upstream of the request to the steering system, in response to the nominal value not meeting a pre-defined permissible criterion. A steering assistance based on a driver assistance system and a transportation vehicle. |
| US11878750B2 |
Wear inserts cast in a wear surface of a drive component
A drive component is disclosed. The drive component may include a base of a first material having a first hardness and a plurality of wear inserts of a second material having a second hardness greater than the first hardness. The plurality of wear inserts may extend from an interior of the base to an exterior surface of the base. The base and the plurality of wear inserts may be a composite casting. |
| US11878748B2 |
Fluid controller, in particular as part of a hydraulic steering unit
A fluid controller (1), in particular as part of a hydraulic steering unit, is described said controller (1) comprising a housing (2) having a supply port arrangement, a sleeve (4) arranged rotatably in a bore of the housing (2), a spool (3) arranged rotatably in the sleeve (4), and a measuring motor, wherein the measuring motor comprises a plurality of working chambers, each working chamber being connected to the bore, wherein the sleeve (4) comprises a commutation geometry (7) having a first partition and controlling together with a housing geometry (5) of the housing (2) a flow of hydraulic fluid into and out of the working chambers and the spool (3) comprises a spool geometry (14) controlling together with a valve geometry (10, 11) of the sleeve (4) a flow of hydraulic fluid between the supply port arrangement and the commutation geometry. Such a fluid controller should have a stable control behavior. To this end the valve geometry (10,11) comprises a second partition different from the first partition. |
| US11878747B2 |
Speed reducer, drive unit and steering assisting device
A speed reducer includes an input rotating body, a base block, a speed reducing mechanism unit and a tubular case. The input rotating body is rotatable when acted upon by power from a drive device. The base block supports the input rotating body rotatably. The speed reducing mechanism unit reduces a speed of rotation of the input rotating body. The tubular case externally covers the speed reducing mechanism unit and the base block. The tubular case is assembled onto the base block such that they are rotatable relative to each other. The speed-reduced rotation from the speed reducing mechanism unit is output from one of the tubular case and the base block. The base block has a fixture flange integrally formed therewith. The flange extends from a radially inner region within the tubular case radially outward beyond an outer peripheral surface of the tubular case. |
| US11878745B2 |
Integrated auto-steer system for vehicle
A steering wheel actuator is attached to a steering wheel column. The steering wheel actuator includes a gear assembly for turning a steering wheel on the steering wheel column, a motor for rotating the gear assembly, and an enclosure. A control system in the enclosure controls the motor to automatically steer the vehicle. The control system may receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals from a GNSS antenna and GNSS receiver located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the GNSS signals. The control system also may receive inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals from an IMU located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the IMU signals. The control system also may receive user input signals from a user interface located on the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the user input signals. |
| US11878744B2 |
Steering gear for a steer-by-wire steering device of a motor vehicle
A steering gear system (20) for a steer-by-wire steering device of a motor vehicle. The steering gear system having a housing (22), a spindle (24) and a rotatably mounted spindle nut (5), which is located within the housing (22), and a spindle drive (23) for the axial displacement of the spindle (24) relative to the spindle nut (25). The steering gear system further having a spindle nut (25) which, by way of at least one energy store (40), is supported at least indirectly relative to the housing (22) in the rotational direction about a longitudinal axis (a) of the spindle nut (25), so that the spindle nut (25) can be kept in a zero position or in a range around the zero position and/or turned back to the zero position. |
| US11878743B2 |
Assist mechanism for moving cab on power machine
A power machine having a frame and a cab pivotally attached to the frame at a first cab pivot, such that the cab pivots about a first transverse axis from an operational position to a service position, includes a link mechanism and a first spring. The link mechanism includes a first link having a first link end, a second link end, and a first pivot engagement feature pivotally coupling the first link to the frame and to the cab such that the first link is pivotal about the first transverse axis. The second link end is configured to interface with the cab at a position forward of and below the first cab pivot and first pivot engagement feature when the cab is in the operational position. |
| US11878734B2 |
Roof assembly for a work vehicle
A roof assembly for a work vehicle includes a grab rail and a grab rail support coupled to the grab rail. The grab rail support is configured to couple to a roof structure of the roof assembly, the grab rail support is configured to support the grab rail on the roof structure, the grab rail support has a hollow passage configured to facilitate passage of a wire, and the grab rail support has an inlet to the hollow passage configured to be positioned at an interior of the roof structure to enable the wire to extend from the interior of the roof structure into the hollow passage. |
| US11878731B2 |
Switch device
A switch device includes a switch body, which is attached to and rotated integrally with an irregularly-shaped steering unit, and a lever unit, which is held pivotally about a switch body. The lever unit includes a lever shaft including a base, which extends in a direction intersecting the steering shaft, and an arm, which is formed integrally with the base and extends in a direction that differs from the direction in which the base extends. The lever unit also includes a lever head at the distal end of the lever shaft, and the lever head extends from the lever shaft in the width direction, which intersects an axial direction. |
| US11878727B2 |
Shopping cart and associated methodes
The cart may include a plurality of fastening members attached to the outer frame of at least one of the first side panel, second side panel, front panel and end panel. Additionally, there may be a plurality of rotational members attached to the outer frame of at least one of the first side panel, second side panel and front panel. At least one of the first side panel, second side panel, and front panel are removably attached to the cart via at least one of the first side panel, second side panel, front panel, and end panel that itself may be rotatable, removable, or both. Some embodiments include a kit for converting a standard shopping cart to an improved shopping cart. Some embodiments include the improved cart as a flat bed shopping cart with up to three downwardly foldable panels. |
| US11878726B2 |
Handcart
A handcart may include a chassis unit and a container unit configured to be detachably attached to the chassis unit. The chassis unit may include a front wheel unit rotatably supporting a front wheel; a rear wheel unit rotatably supporting a rear wheel; a chassis frame extending in a front-rear direction and supporting the front and rear wheel units; and a prime mover configured to rotate at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel as a drive wheel. The container unit may be selected from a group including at least a first container unit and a second container unit. The first container unit may include a first container and a first container frame extending in the front-rear direction and supporting the first container. The second container unit may include a second container and a second container frame extending in the front-rear direction and supporting the second container. |
| US11878720B2 |
Method and system for risk modeling in autonomous vehicles
A method for adaptive risk modeling for an autonomous vehicle, the method comprising: retrieving parameters of an identified driving mission of the autonomous vehicle; in response to the parameters of the identified driving mission, generating values of: a comparative autonomous parameter, a mix model parameter, a surrounding risk parameter, a geographic operation parameter, and a security risk parameter upon evaluating situational inputs associated with the identified driving mission with a comparative autonomous model, a mix model, a sensor-surrounding model, a geography-dependent model, and a security risk model generated using sensor and supplementary data extraction systems associated with the autonomous vehicle; upon generating values, generating a risk analysis with a rule-based algorithm; and contemporaneously with execution of the identified driving mission, implementing a response action associated with control of the autonomous vehicle, based upon the risk analysis. |
| US11878715B2 |
Apparatus, system and method for controlling space of vehicle
An apparatus for controlling a space of a vehicle includes: a communication device to receive reservation information; and a controller to determine a manner of partitioning an inner space of the vehicle based on the reservation information and control an operation of one or more partition to correspond to the manner of partitioning the inner space, thereby allowing users moving similar routes to feel comfortable. |
| US11878710B2 |
Method for carrying out a correction of the direction of travel by a driver assistance system in a motor vehicle, and a control device therefor
The disclosure relates to a method for performing a correction of a direction of travel by a driver assistance system in a motor vehicle. The disclosure provides that a need for correcting a direction of travel is recognized by a control device of the driver assistance system in order to continue operating the motor vehicle within a currently traveled lane, at least one display symbol is output by an output apparatus to display the correction of the direction of travel to be performed and being performed, and the correction of the direction of travel is performed by controlling steering of the motor vehicle. |
| US11878704B2 |
Electronic control device and control method
An electronic control device is mounted on a vehicle equipped with a plurality of hardware capable of operation, and comprises an information collection unit which collects external information of the vehicle, a storage unit which stores a plurality of processing specifications which prescribe processing to be executed by each of the plurality of hardware and the external information to be used by the plurality of hardware for performing operation, and an applied condition, which is a condition related to the external information and a status of the plurality of hardware for applying each of the plurality of processing specifications, and a processing control unit which determines one processing specification among the plurality of processing specifications from a correspondence to the condition based on the collected external information and the status of the plurality of hardware, and controls the plurality of hardware based on the determined processing specification. |
| US11878702B2 |
Driver assistance system and method for an assisted operation of a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a driver assistance system for a motor vehicle, comprising a surroundings sensor system, a controller, and an analysis module. The controller is equipped and designed so as to ascertain an assistance function control signal on the basis of surroundings data detected by the surroundings sensor system, said assistance function control signal being in a specified functional relationship with at least one assistance system parameter and the detected surroundings data, and to actuate the vehicle so as to provide an assistance function by means of the assistance function control signal. The analysis module is equipped and designed so as to ascertain a success value for the assistance function control signal using reference information and to initiate an optimization of the at least one assistance system parameter if the success value falls below a success threshold. |
| US11878700B2 |
Utilizing vehicle telematics to detect, evaluate, and respond to driving behaviors
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to using vehicle telematics to detect, evaluate, and respond to driving behaviors observed during a trip in a vehicle. The vehicle telematics information may characterize the observed driving behaviors, the segments traveled in the vehicle, and type of use of the vehicle. A rate to charge a driver may be based on the observed driving behaviors and a range of rates associated with the driver. The rate may fluctuate across a series of observation periods based on the driving behaviors observed during those observation periods. The rate may be presented to the driver in real-time while the driver operates a vehicle during a trip. The rate to charge the driver may further be based on use of the vehicle for personal use, ride shares, or vehicle shares. |
| US11878699B1 |
Systems and methods for controlling vehicle systems based on driver assessment
A system may include sensors that may acquire health data related to an individual. The system may also include a processor that may receive trip data associated with a current location of the individual and a destination location for the individual, traffic condition data associated with routes between the current location and the destination location, and weather related data associated with the routes. The processor may also receive the health data from the sensors and determine whether the individual is associated with a driver assessment score above a threshold based on the trip data, the traffic condition data, the weather data, the health data, or any combination thereof. The processor may then send an activation signal to a vehicle control system in response to the driver assessment score being above the threshold, such that the activation signal may enable the vehicle control system to control operations of a vehicle. |
| US11878693B1 |
Electrical vehicles comprising power distribution systems and methods of operating thereof
Described herein are electric vehicles comprising power distribution systems and methods of operating thereof. Specifically, a power distribution system is mechanically coupled to an electric motor, a road wheel, and an auxiliary unit. This system is configured to switch among multiple operating modes and selectively transfer mechanical power among the electric motor, wheel, and auxiliary unit. For example, the power distribution system is configured to transfer mechanical power between the electric motor and the road wheel, but not the auxiliary unit, when switched to a wheel operating mode. The power distribution system is configured to transfer mechanical power between the electric motor and the auxiliary unit, but not the road wheel, when switched to an auxiliary operating mode. The power distribution system is configured to transfer mechanical power between the electric motor, the auxiliary unit, and the road wheel when the system is switched to a combined operating mode. |
| US11878692B2 |
System and method for regenerative braking torque scheduling
A method is provided for scheduling regenerative braking torque, comprising: sensing a position of an accelerator pedal; generating a torque request value in response to the sensed accelerator pedal position; determining a speed of operation of a motor/generator; determining a torque limit in response to the torque request value and the determined speed of the motor/generator; generating a regenerative braking command in response to the torque limit; and outputting the regenerative braking command to the motor/generator. |
| US11878691B2 |
System for suctioning braking particles with preemptive control
System for suctioning braking particles from a friction braking system of a vehicle, the suction system including a negative-pressure source, a suction mouth, a filter, a conduit connecting the suction mouth to the negative-pressure source, a control unit configured to control the negative-pressure source, the suction system further including a stream of information originating from a computer that controls a motor-generator of a driving/braking system of the vehicle, the control unit being configured to control the negative-pressure source preemptively before the actual activation of the friction braking, the control unit controlling the negative-pressure source as a function of the activation of electromagnetic braking or other parameters, and associated method. |
| US11878686B2 |
Driving assistance device
A driving assistance device controls the speed of an own vehicle based on a predicted traveling state of a preceding vehicle, and includes a traveling scene recognition unit that detects the distance until the preceding vehicle reaches an intersection, a determination unit that determines a traveling scene of the preceding vehicle at the intersection, and a calculation unit that selects the preceding vehicle prediction model according to the traveling scene determined by the determination unit from among a plurality of preceding vehicle prediction models recorded for each traveling scene in which the preceding vehicle travels, and inputs a distance until the preceding vehicle detected by the traveling scene recognition unit in the selected preceding vehicle prediction model reaches the intersection so as to calculate a predicted traveling state of the preceding vehicle after a predetermined time. |
| US11878683B1 |
Automated system and method for modeling the behavior of vehicles and other agents
A method and apparatus are provided for determining one or more behavior models used by an autonomous vehicle to predict the behavior of detected objects. The autonomous vehicle may collect and record object behavior using one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle may then communicate the recorded object behavior to a server operative to determine the behavior models. The server may determine the behavior models according to a given object classification, actions of interest performed by the object, and the object's perceived surroundings. |
| US11878678B2 |
Vehicle having adjustable suspension
A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile. |
| US11878676B2 |
Motor vehicle comprising at least two drive motors and comprising an automatic gearbox having a fixed gear ratio and a power-split gear ratio
A motor vehicle includes at least two drive motors, an automatic gearbox, and an electronic control unit, which, during a gear ratio adjustment between an engagement and a loading of a shift element, causes the shift element to be loaded with a predefined torque gradient at a first point in time at which at least one tooth-to-tooth position exists, up to a second point in time, cause the predefined torque to be limited to a maximum permissible torque during a predefined waiting period from the second point in time up to a third point in time, and cause the shift element to be further loaded with the previously predefined torque gradient after the waiting period or when the engaged state is detected. |
| US11878675B2 |
Method for operating a drive train for a working machine, drive train for a working machine, and working machine
A method for operating a drive train of a working machine, wherein a traction drive of the drive train is driven by an electric traction motor via a transmission and wherein, when a gear stage of the transmission is changed, a rotational speed of the traction motor is synchronised with the gear stage being engaged. The method further includes a computational model of the traction motor that is used for the rotational speed synchronisation. The model, taking into account a moment of inertia of the traction motor, describes a torque to be delivered for the rotational speed synchronisation. A corresponding drive train and a working machine is also disclosed. |
| US11878669B2 |
Military vehicle
A military vehicle includes a front axle, a rear axle, a front differential coupled to the front axle, and a transaxle coupled to the rear axle and the front differential. The transaxle includes an internal mechanical disconnect that facilitates mechanically decoupling the transaxle from the front differential. |
| US11878662B2 |
Windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type
A windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal slit, in which slit at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for a rod-like extension of an oscillating arm, wherein said rod-like extension can be pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near a free end thereof, wherein said connecting device comprises a first part and a second part, wherein said rod-like extension of said oscillating arm can be pivotally connected to said first part about said pivot axis, with the interposition of said second part, wherein said first part is connected to said wiper blade and said second part is pivotally connected onto said first part, wherein said second part comprises a channel arranged to receive said free end of said rod-like extension, with the special feature that said windscreen wiper device comprises a housing for said rod-like extension, wherein said housing is arranged to be connected to said second part, and wherein said housing comprises a channel to receive said rod-like extension, said channel of said housing in mounted position being co-axial with said channel of said second part, wherein said first part and said second part are provided with mutually cooperating pivot means for pivotally connecting said second part to said first part, and wherein said first part engages said second part laterally from the outside at the location of said pivot axis. |
| US11878659B2 |
Wheeled carrier for towing vehicle and method of use
The present disclosure relates in general to carriers intended to be utilized with towing vehicles, and more specifically, to a wheeled carrier and method of use for providing additional cargo space while being towed behind an automobile or all-terrain vehicle. One aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a variety of removable and interchangeable body styles each designed to be utilized with different types of cargo (e.g., luggage, bikes, small animals) such that the carrier may support a wide range of uses depending on certain preferences of the consumer. Another aspect of the present disclosure is providing a wheeled carrier that is rigidly and removably coupled to the chassis of the towing vehicle at multiple positions without requiring a ball hitch, pivoting pin box, or sliding hitch. Rigidly coupling the carrier directly to the chassis of the towing vehicle at multiple positions significantly improves stability and safety while towing as compared to traditional trailers that are pivotably coupled at a single location. The carrier and method of use of the present disclosure is designed to be utilized with smaller, more fuel-efficient towing vehicles to offer additional cargo storage space. Moreover, the carrier and method of use allows the carrier to be decoupled from the towing vehicle to lessen the impact on overall fuel economy and range mileage for the towing vehicle when the carrier is not being used. |
| US11878652B2 |
Vehicle remote control system
A vehicle-mounted device includes vehicle information detecting unit for detecting an on/off state of vehicle power, relay input/output unit for controlling an external relay configured to make a switch between a starting-disabled state and a starting-enabled state of a vehicle, and vehicle information-associated control unit for controlling the external relay based on a relay control command. The vehicle information-associated control unit controls the external relay based on an elapsed time since a change in the on/off state of vehicle power detected by the vehicle information detecting unit. |
| US11878649B2 |
Airbag device and method for manufacturing same
An improved modularization of an airbag cushion covered with a cover member and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. A first press is performed on the first portion of the cover member in a state where the folded airbag cushion 30 is not covered with the cover member. The first portion has at least a portion that includes a position corresponding to an inflator within the folded airbag cushion. Next, the folded airbag cushion is covered with the cover member, and in the covered state, a second press is applied to at least a part of the second portion of the cover member excluding the first portion. |
| US11878647B2 |
Occupant restraint system
A restraint system is provided for helping to protect an occupant in a seat of a vehicle and includes an airbag having a main portion inflatable from a stored condition to a deployed condition in front of the occupant. Arms extend from the main portion and are spaced apart from one another to form an uninflated volume for receiving the occupant in response to a vehicle collision. The arms are configured to inflate to opposite sides of the occupant prior to occupant penetration into the airbag. |
| US11878642B2 |
Vehicle back beam and vehicle including same
Disclosed are a vehicle back beam capable of maximizing impact performance and reducing product weight; and a vehicle including same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a vehicle back beam which includes: a back beam body; and a back beam reinforcing part which is formed in at least one section of the back beam body and composed of a highly deformable composite material. |
| US11878636B2 |
Automotive interior component
An automotive interior component is provided which includes: an infrared sensor that includes an emission unit and a reception unit, the emission unit emitting infrared rays to an object, and the reception unit receiving the infrared rays reflected by the object; a molded body in which the infrared sensor is installed; and a surface material disposed so as to cover the infrared sensor, the surface material transmitting the infrared rays. |
| US11878634B2 |
Fin grip with independently adjustable arms
A grip assembly includes a base member, a cross beam coupled to the base member having a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. A first grip arm is removably coupled to the first mounting portion and is independently positionable into a first position of a first plurality of lockable positions relative to the first mounting portion. A second grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a second position of a second plurality of lockable positions relative to the first grip arm. A third grip arm is removably coupled to the second mounting portion and independently positionable into a third position of a third plurality of lockable positions relative to the second mounting portion. A fourth grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a fourth position of a fourth plurality of lockable positions relative to the third grip arm. |
| US11878630B1 |
System and method for mounting structures to a vehicle
A system and method for mounting structures to a vehicle may include providing an anchor point; the anchor point may have of an anchor point aperture in a structural member. The system and method may also include securing a plate to the anchor point by aligning an aperture in an anchor flange of the plate with the anchor point aperture. The system and method may also include locating a fastener through the anchor flange aperture and the anchor point aperture to secure the plate to the anchor point. |
| US11878628B2 |
Multi-functional retainer means, rear view device assembly method and vehicle
The present disclosure refers to a retainer assembly adapted to be installed between a base assembly of an exterior rear view device and a vehicle to which the exterior rear view device is mounted, the retainer assembly, comprising a retainer means adapted to be mounted on one side to a door attachment portion of a base frame of the base assembly and on the opposite side to a door panel of the vehicle, wherein the retainer means is provided with at least one opening for allowing at least one datum structural element of the door attachment portion of the base frame to pass thereto, and at least one guiding projection and/or at least one guiding channel portion for providing at least part of a guiding channel for routing and/or guiding at least one harness from the vehicle to an electric component of the rear view device, and/or at least one sealing portion for covering at least a portion of the at least one harness. It also refers to a exterior rear view device with such a retainer assembly, a method for assembling such a rear view device and a vehicle with such a rear view device. |
| US11878624B2 |
Snow vehicle
The disclosure relates to a snow vehicle having at least one lighting element for orientation in the surroundings of the vehicle and for optical detection of obstacles and topographical conditions of the surroundings, wherein the lighting element is a laser having at least one laser beam, which projects a pattern having a structure on the ground of the surroundings, said pattern being distorted in a visually recognizable manner on the obstacle to be detected or on the topographical conditions. |
| US11878623B2 |
Illumination device for motor vehicle headlight or motor vehicle
Illumination device, for a motor vehicle headlight, has an illuminant and an optical device associated therewith. The optical device has adjustment means to adjust operating states (OS) of the optical device. In a first OS, the optical device forms a first light function with light of the illuminant. In a second OS, the optical device forms a second light function different from the first light function with light of the illuminant. The illuminant includes light sources spaced apart from one another, and the optical device has scattering elements to scatter the light of the light sources. The adjustment means is configured to adjust the optical device such that in the first OS, the optical device has a first normal distance to the light sources and, in the second OS, has a second normal distance to the light sources, wherein the second normal distance is greater than the first normal distance. |
| US11878622B2 |
Vehicle light fitting, radar module, radar, and vehicle
A left vehicle lamp includes a lamp housing, a lamp cover that covers an opening of the lamp housing, an illumination unit that is disposed inside a lamp chamber formed by the lamp housing and the lamp power bar, a radar) configured to acquire a radar data indicating a surrounding environment of a vehicle by emitting radio waves toward the outside of the vehicle, and a light guide member that is disposed in a manner of facing the radar so as to hide at least a part of the radar from the outside of the vehicle and is configured to transmit radio waves emitted from the radar. The radar is disposed outside the housing. The light guide member is configured to emit light toward the outside of the vehicle. |
| US11878620B2 |
Boom hose apparatus
A boom hose apparatus for a material collection vehicle includes a telescoping boom assembly and a hose assembly supported by the boom assembly. The boom assembly includes a plurality of telescoping conduits. A flexible hose is received through the telescoping conduits and can slidably extend from, or retract into, the conduits independently from the telescoping of the conduits. |
| US11878613B2 |
Retention clip for a seat assembly and method of assembly
A retention clip, a seat assembly having a retention clip, and a method of assembly. The retention clip has a spiral anchor and at least one retention feature. The spiral anchor is configured to be screwed into a cushion. The retention feature extends away from the spiral anchor and is configured to secure a seat component to the retention clip. |
| US11878612B2 |
Conveyance seat
Provided is a conveyance seat in which an increase in size is suppressed while an impact to be applied to a seated occupant when an impact such as a collision is generated is properly absorbed. A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion. The seat cushion includes a seat cushion frame including a pair of side frames provided to be separated from each other in a width direction of the vehicle seat, a seat cushion pad placed on the seat cushion frame, and an impact absorbing member provided below the seat cushion pad. The impact absorbing member is disposed between the pair of side frames in the width direction of the vehicle seat. The impact absorbing member is provided with a cavity portion. The impact absorbing member is supported from below by a plate-shaped member. |
| US11878605B1 |
Battery modules with integrated module converters and methods of operating thereof
Described herein are battery modules comprising integrated module converters, electric-vehicle battery systems comprising such modules, and methods of operating thereof. An electric-vehicle battery system comprises a high-voltage battery pack and high-voltage contactors that controllably isolate the pack's high-voltage area from other areas in the vehicle. The pack comprises multiple battery modules with battery cells and a primary module converter constantly connected to these cells. Each module has a lower voltage than the entire pack. The power output from the primary module converters is used to operate a battery controller and to close/activate the contactors in response to the switch position (e.g., an ignition switch). The primary module converters can be either constantly activated or controllably activated in response to the switch moving into an activated position. For example, a secondary module converter, with a lower power rating, can be used for this primary module converter activation. |
| US11878602B2 |
Method for establishing active distribution network planning model considering location and capacity determination of electric vehicle charging station
Disclosed is a method for establishing an active distribution network planning model considering location and capacity determination of an electric vehicle charging station. In terms of location and capacity determination of electric vehicle charging stations, a traffic flow of electric vehicles is converted into a charging demand flowing in a traffic network, and an electric vehicle traffic network model is established based on an M/M/s queuing model and a flow capturing location model in the traffic field. A distributed generation (including wind power and photovoltaic) and load model is established, based on a time series method. An energy storage element model in a power distribution network is established based on an idea of equivalent load. A nested planning model is established by taking economy and reliability of a power distribution network and a maximum traffic flow intercepted by the electric vehicle charging stations as objectives. |
| US11878599B2 |
Delivery charger for electric vehicle
An electric vehicle system includes an electric vehicle and a delivery charger. The electric vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a battery supported by the chassis. The delivery charger includes a support, a power generator coupled to the support, a fuel tank coupled to the support and fluidly coupled to the power generator, and a mounting assembly coupled to the support. The power generator is configured to receive a fuel from the fuel tank and generate electricity to charge the battery. The mounting assembly is configured to facilitate releasably mounting the delivery charger at least one of (i) directly to the chassis, (ii) within a body assembly coupled to the chassis, or (iii) to a lift assembly coupled to the body assembly. |
| US11878597B2 |
Wireless power transfer arrangement
A wireless power transfer arrangement (20) for a wireless power transfer across an airgap (9) by inductive coupling, for example for charging the battery (31) of an electric vehicle, includes a primary side (21) with a primary pad (22) for generating a magnetic field (28) into the airgap (9) and a secondary side (24) arranged on the other side of the airgap (9) that picks up the magnetic field (28) and provides the energy received through the magnetic field (28) to the battery (31). The primary side (21) is for example installed at a charging station and the secondary side (24) is comprised by the electric vehicle. In order to control the charging process during the power transfer, a wireless communication channel (38) is provided between the primary (21) and the secondary (24) by means of two wireless transceivers (35, 36). According to the invention, the wireless transceivers (35, 36) are adapted such that their communication range is less than twice a largest spatial extent of the primary pad. In this way, the communication between the charging station and the vehicle may not be received by other charging stations or vehicles located at the same charging area. And if the other vehicles and other charging stations of the same charging area are adapted according to the invention as well, their communication does not interfere with each other or otherwise disturb each other such that a complex and laborious pairing process may be avoided. |
| US11878596B2 |
Non-contact charging system and vehicle
A power-transmitting unit starts transmitting power to a power-receiving unit in a vehicle if (1-1) operation information represents a parking operation of the vehicle and/or (2-1) intention information represents that a user of the vehicle intends to get off the vehicle, and (3) authentication information represents that the user of the vehicle is a registered user. The power-transmitting unit stops transmitting the power to the power-receiving unit if (1-2) the operation information represents a start operation of running of the vehicle and/or (2-2) the intention information represents that the user of the vehicle intends to get in the vehicle, and (3) the authentication information represents that the user of the vehicle is the registered user. |
| US11878594B2 |
Protection system for aircraft electric propulsion motor and motor controller
Methods and apparatus for detecting and characterizing arc faults in an aerospace electric propulsion system and then coordinating the operation of various elements of the protection system to execute a fault-clearing sequence. In a current-based method, the arc is detected and characterized based on differential readouts from current sensors. The difference between currents measured at two ends of a protection zone are compared to a difference threshold. In a power-based method, the arc is detected and characterized based on differential readouts from voltage and current sensors. The differential voltage and current readouts are used to compute the respective powers at two ends of a protection zone. The difference between the respective powers is integrated over a period of time and then the integrated difference is compared to a difference threshold. A differential protection trip mode is invoked when the difference threshold is exceeded. |
| US11878586B2 |
Information display apparatus and spatial sensing apparatus
An information display apparatus and a spatial sensing apparatus for the information display apparatus are provided, the information display apparatus enabling the selection/change of the lot of display images in small point-of-view motion so that an interactive function for a driver is achieved. An information display apparatus displaying information onto a vehicle includes: an information display apparatus displaying image information onto an image display region on a forward part of a driver seat of the vehicle; and a spatial sensing means detecting positional information of instruction made by a driver in a spatial region between the driver seat and the displayed image display region, and the information display apparatus includes a means displaying the instruction made by the driver onto the image display region on the forward part in response to the positional information of the instruction made by the driver, detected by the spatial sensing means. |
| US11878582B2 |
Drive device for a motor vehicle with a common rigid ring gear and a common rigid planet gear carrier
A drive device for a motor vehicle has an electric drive machine which is operatively connected to a transmission via a driveshaft. The transmission has at least first and second planet gear stages and a differential stage. The first planet gear stage has a first planet gear set with planet gears rotatably arranged on a first planet gear carrier and mesh with a first sun gear and a first ring gear. The second planet gear stage has a second planet gear set with planet gears rotatably arranged on a second planet gear carrier and mesh with a second sun gear and a second ring gear. The planet gear stages are operatively connected to a double clutch device with first and second power-shift clutches, the ring gears are rigidly connected together to form a common ring gear, and the planet gear carriers are rigidly connected together to form a common planet gear carrier. |
| US11878581B1 |
Wheel for motor vehicle with independently rotating tire and planetary gear system
The present invention relates to a wheel for motor vehicles that incorporates a planetary gear system within the wheel assembly. The wheel aims to increase the mechanical advantage of the wheel by providing additional rotation to the wheel axis of the vehicle, thus reducing the amount of fuel exhausted by the vehicle during transit. By utilizing an internal and planetary gear system with integrated motors housed within the wheel, the tire of the wheel is able to rotate independently from the axel of the vehicle in the same direction, thus providing an increased power output. |
| US11878579B2 |
Vehicle underbody structure
A vehicle underbody structure, including: a case that is provided on a vehicle lower side of a vehicle and has a mount portion on which batteries are mounted; a refrigerant flow passage that is provided on the vehicle lower side of the case and in which heat exchange can take place between the batteries on the mount portion and a refrigerant; and inflow/outflow portions that communicate with the refrigerant flow passage from a vehicle upper side and allow the refrigerant to flow in or flow out between an outside of the refrigerant flow passage and the refrigerant flow passage. |
| US11878577B2 |
Electric drive axle with multi-speed gearbox
An electric drive axle including a first shaft in driving engagement with an electric motor. A first gear and a second gear are coupled with the first shaft. A second shaft is disposed offset from the first shaft. A third gear is selectively coupled with the second shaft, and the third gear is meshed with the first gear. A fourth gear is selectively coupled with the second shaft, and the fourth gear is meshed with the second gear. A fifth gear is coupled with the second shaft and meshed with a sixth gear coupled with a differential case. |
| US11878571B2 |
Method for operating an air-conditioning system for a vehicle
The invention relates to a method for operating a climate-control system (12) for a vehicle (10). According to the invention, total energy efficiencies are determined for a group of operating strategies for the air-conditioning system (12) and an operating strategy with the greatest total efficiency that fulfills the heating output requirement (44) that has been determined, is selected. |
| US11878570B2 |
Vented roof panel
A vented roof panel is provided for an overhead portion of a roll-over protection system of an off-road vehicle. The vented roof panel comprises a planar member that includes a shape and a curvature that match the overhead portion to enable closely attaching the vented roof panel to the roll-over protection system. The planar member is formed of any of various plastics, such as injection molded plastic, or other similar materials. An air scoop including an air inlet port is centrally disposed in the planar member. The air inlet port is disposed in a forward-facing portion of the air scoop and configured to direct an airstream from outside to underneath the vented roof panel. The vented roof panel may be attached to tubular frame members comprising the roll-over protection system by way of one or more suitable fasteners. |
| US11878567B2 |
Interior trim of vehicle having air-conditioning function
An interior trim of a vehicle includes a trim panel disposed in an interior space of the vehicle and including a plurality of cells configured to be respectively opened or closed. The plurality of cells define openings facing towards the interior space of the vehicle during an opening operation of the plurality of cells. The openings are arranged so that sound, light or air is discharged through the openings to the interior space of the vehicle. |
| US11878562B2 |
Adjustable shock absorber system and device
An adjustable shock absorber system includes: a coil over shock absorber with a spring and a lockable adjustment ring; a protective cover assembly, optionally including top and bottom cover portions; a shock adjuster tool with a lever arm and a tool grip portion, including a band assembly, and a tool attachment assembly, including a connector member and a tool member; such that the tool grip portion detachably connects to the peripheral mounting surface of the lockable adjustment ring; whereby the shock adjuster tool can be used to adjust a preload of the coil-over shock absorber. Alternatively, an adjustable shock absorber system includes: a coil-over shock absorber with a spring and an adjustment ring; an adjustment ring assembly, which detachably interlocks with the adjustment ring; and a shock adjuster tool with a lever arm and a tool grip portion, which detachably connects with the adjustment ring assembly. |
| US11878560B1 |
Modular wheel and suspension assembly
A modular wheel and suspension assembly (MWSA) to provide mobility to a load for towing. The MWSA can have a fender housing and a suspension arm and suspension mechanism that is rotated toward a pivot arm with a suspension mount that engages with the suspension mechanism and a wheel. The suspension arm can be rotatably attached to the fender housing. A linear actuator can rotate the suspension arm to raise the fender housing while deploying the wheel from the fender housing. Rotating the suspension arm in the opposite direction causes the fender housing to be lowered over the wheel and the load to be lowered as the wheel retracts into the fender housing. The MWSA can have a rotary tongue system with an operable connection to the suspension arm. Rotating the suspension arm lowers and raises a tongue when the wheel is deployed from or retracted into the fender housing. |
| US11878557B2 |
Tire for a heavy-duty vehicle of construction plant type, provided with a protective reinforcement having three differentiated layers
A radial tire (1) for a heavy-duty vehicle of construction plant type, and to reduce the risk of tire tread separation when running over sharp stones, while at the same time ensuring that the crown reinforcement exhibits good resistance to cracking. The tire (1) has a protective reinforcement (50) having three protective layers (51, 52, 53), comprising metal reinforcers that respectively have a diameter (D1, D2, D3) and are distributed at an axial spacing (P1, P2, P3). According to the invention, with Alpha1, Alpha2 and Alpha3 being the angles of the reinforcers of the respective layers (51, 52, 53) with the circumferential direction, the following relationships are satisfied: 15°≤|Alpha1|≤40° 15°≤|Alpha2|≤40° Alpha1*Alpha2≤0 35°≤|Alpha3|≤75° As regards the differences between the angles of the reinforcers of the protective layers, the following relationship in terms of absolute values applies: |(Alpha1−Alpha3)|≥10° |(Alpha2−Alpha3)|≥10°. |
| US11878551B2 |
Omnidirectional wheel and scooter having omnidirectional wheel
An omnidirectional wheel and a scooter having an omnidirectional wheel are provided. The omnidirectional wheel includes: a hub; support members, in which the support members are circumferentially distributed on the hub, each of the support members has a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface disposed oppositely, the first mounting surface is provided with a first mounting shaft, the second mounting surface is provided with a second mounting shaft, and a distance between a first axis of the first mounting shaft and a wheel center of the hub is less than a distance between a second axis of the second mounting shaft and the wheel center of the hub; first rollers, in which at least one of the first rollers is rotatably disposed on each first mounting shaft; and second rollers, in which at least one of the second rollers is rotatably disposed on each second mounting shaft. |
| US11878548B2 |
Method for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface
A method is provided for manufacturing a printed paper layer. The method may involve providing the paper layer with a printed pattern. Providing the printed pattern may involve depositing water based inks using a digital inkjet printer. The water based inks may be pigment containing inks. The dry weight of the deposited pigment containing inks may be lower than 9 grams per square meter. The paper layer may include an inkjet receiver coating, such that the inks are deposited on the inkjet receiver coating. The inks may be of at least four colors including black, cyan, red, and yellow. |
| US11878545B2 |
Card manufacturing method
A card manufacturing method includes feeding a reference sheet serving as a reference for alignment; feeding a first continuous sheet having a plurality of patterns repeatedly printed as one cycle thereon; producing a laminated sheet by laminating the first continuous sheet on the reference sheet; successively detecting a position of each one of the repeatedly printed patterns by detection means; adjusting such that the patterns are at predetermined positions with respect to the reference sheet by controlling a feeding speed of the first continuous sheet according to a detection result on the positions of the patterns; and producing a card by cutting the laminated sheet for each of the patterns, the patterns being printed so that plural patterns are repeatedly printed as one cycle, the adjustment being performed for each cycle made up of the plurality of patterns. |
| US11878543B2 |
Device for the robotic printing of individually-printed books, and associated method
A device for manufacturing a book on demand, including a cover printing or receiving station designed to respectively print or receive a cover, a body printing or receiving station designed to respectively print or receive a body, a binding station designed to join together the body and the cover, a conveyor designed and/or programmed to convey the cover and/or the body between the different stations, the device is designed to deposit glue in a gluing region on the verso of the cover inside the binding station before the cover and the body are joined together by gluing, forming a book. |
| US11878542B2 |
Articulated robot arm and printing method using the same
Provided is an articulated robot arm capable of laser printing. The articulated robot arm includes: a communicator for receiving beverage order information; a grip part gripping and moving a cup; an articulation part having one side coupled to the grip part and including a plurality of articulation units; a controller controlling operations of the grip part and the articulation part; and a laser beam irradiation unit provided on at least a partial area of the grip part and irradiating a laser beam to print the beverage order information on the cup. |
| US11878539B2 |
Control system
A control system is configured such that a carriage that a processing head is mounted is driven by a motor and reciprocates. The motor is controlled by a controller. The controller reciprocates the carriage by selecting a control mode as a target mode based on temperature information related to temperature of the motor and controlling the motor in the target mode. The controller selects the target mode to be applied to the control of the motor for each of particular work units. The target mode is selected from a group of particular control modes. Each control mode in the group of particular control modes is a control mode in which a maximum temperature, which is estimated based on the temperature information, when the control of the motor using the selected control mode would be executed until the processing is completed, is less than a reference value. |
| US11878526B2 |
Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting head includes a pressure chamber, a vibration plate including a first vibration plate, a second vibration plate, and a third vibration plate, and a piezoelectric actuator, being stacked in this order. A portion where the piezoelectric layer and the third vibration plate are stacked in a first direction on the first vibration plate and the second vibration plate, and a portion where the piezoelectric layer and the third vibration plate are not stacked are provided. One of the first vibration plate and the second vibration plate has a compressive stress and another one of the first vibration plate and the second vibration plate has a tensile stress. A Young's modulus of the third vibration plate is larger than Young's moduli of the first vibration plate and the second vibration plate. |
| US11878521B2 |
Liquid discharging apparatus
Provided is a liquid discharging apparatus including a drive signal output circuit outputting a drive signal that displaces between a first potential and a second potential, and a discharging portion including a piezoelectric element that is driven based on the drive signal and discharging liquid, in which the drive signal output circuit includes a modulation circuit that outputs a modulation signal obtained by modulating a base drive signal that is a base of the drive signal, an amplification circuit that outputs an amplified modulation signal obtained by amplifying the modulation signal, and a demodulation circuit that includes a capacitor and outputs the drive signal obtained by demodulating the amplified modulation signal, the first potential is 25 V or higher, and the capacitor is a surface mounting component including a laminated portion in which a resin thin film layer and a metal thin film layer are laminated. |
| US11878514B2 |
Blowing unit, drying device, liquid applying system, and printing system
Provided are a blowing unit, a drying device, a liquid applying system, and a printing system with which it is possible to realize uniformly blowing air via a plurality of jetting ports.In a blowing unit that has a hollow structure and blows air via a plurality of jetting ports disposed at a first surface, a gas inflow port through which a gas supplied from a gas supply source flows in is formed in a second surface which intersects the first surface and at which the jetting ports are not disposed and a ratio of a sum of opening areas of the plurality of jetting ports to an opening area of the gas inflow port is equal to or larger than 0.1 and equal to or smaller than 1.0. |
| US11878513B2 |
Recording device
A recording device includes a recording head, a conveyance portion that conveys a liquid-ejected medium so that the liquid-ejected medium passes through a position facing the recording head, a supply portion for air, and an air blowing mechanism that is disposed on an upstream side of the recording head in a relative moving direction between the recording head and the liquid-ejected medium, the air blowing mechanism including an air blow-out port for blowing out air from the supply portion toward a gap between the recording head and the liquid-ejected medium. The air blow-out port includes a plurality of slits that are lined up in a direction intersecting the relative moving direction, and the plurality of slits are lined up in the direction intersecting the relative moving direction so that long sides of the adjacent slits have regions facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the long sides. |
| US11878511B2 |
Ink jet printing system
Provided is an ink jet printer including: an electromagnetic wave generator that includes an electromagnetic wave generation section, a high-frequency voltage generation section generating a voltage applied to the electromagnetic wave generation section, and a transmission line coupling the electromagnetic wave generation section and the high-frequency voltage generation section to each other in which the electromagnetic wave generation section includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first conductor that couples the first electrode and the transmission line to each other, and a second conductor that couples the second electrode and the transmission line to each other, a minimum separation distance between the first conductor and the second conductor is 1/10 or less of a wavelength of an output electromagnetic wave, and the first conductor includes a coil, and the coil is disposed at a position closer to the first electrode than the transmission line; a carriage that reciprocates in a width direction of a recording medium; and an ink jet head, in which a thin ink film of the ink discharged from the ink jet head and attached to the recording medium is dried by the electromagnetic wave generator. |
| US11878510B2 |
Light irradiator and printing device
A light irradiator includes a housing having vents and a light-emission opening. The housing has a first surface having a first side with a first dimension and a second side with a second dimension, a second surface having the second side and a third side with a third dimension, and a third surface having the first side and the third side. The housing includes the light-emission opening in the first surface, and a first vent and a second vent in the second surface. The first vent is nearer the light-emission opening than the second vent. The second vent is opposite to the light-emission opening. The light irradiator includes an axial fan at the second vent that has a fan size greater than the first dimension and less than the second dimension, and a plate that faces the axial fan with a spacing with the first dimension or less. |
| US11878506B2 |
Heat press devices
A heat press device is provided that includes a support structure, a first platen and a heating element assembly that includes a heating element and a second platen. The heat press device further includes a movement assembly configured to change a pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in a closed configuration. The heat press device can also include an indicator that is configured to convey the pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in the closed configuration. |
| US11878503B2 |
System and process for persistent marking of flexo plates and plates marked therewith
Systems and processes for making a flexo plate, and plates made thereby. Non-printing indicia defined by areas of presence and absence of polymer in the plate floor are readable downstream of the washing or other non-cured-polymer-removal step but do not print in the printing step. The non-printing indicia may define a repeating pattern of alphanumeric characters, non-text graphics, or a combination thereof. |
| US11878498B2 |
Method for laminating a laminated pane comprising a functional element with electrically switchable optical properties
A method for producing a laminated pane with a functional element with electrically switchable optical properties, includes creating a first stack of layers including a first pane, a first thermoplastic laminating film, a separating film, a second thermoplastic laminating film, a second pane, laminating the first stack of layers while being heated, taking the first pane with the first thermoplastic laminating film off the second pane with the second thermoplastic laminating film, and the at least one separating film is removed from the stack of layers, providing a functional element having an active layer, placing the functional element into the stack of layers, whereby a second stack of layers is formed, laminating the second stack of layers to form a laminated pane, wherein the separating film is detachable residue-free from the first thermoplastic laminating film and the second thermoplastic laminating film. |
| US11878497B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for assembling elastic laminates with a rotating roll and removable layer
A system for ultrasonic bonding of elastic includes a rotating roll. The rotating roll has an exterior surface. A removable shell layer is attached to the external surface. The removable shell layer includes one or more patterned segments. The patterned segments include a shell channels formed through the removable shell layer to form a pattern. |
| US11878496B1 |
Film laminator for cell phones
According to the utility model, there is provided a film laminator for cell phones, useful for film lamination on a surface of a cell phone, including: a cell phone fixing plate, on which a through hole for receiving the cell phone is established, and a top surface of which is a horizontal face; with at least one position limiting plate for abutting the cell phone within the through hole being also fixed on the top surface. The film laminator for cell phones further includes: a film laminating plate for fixing a cell phone film; one end of which is hinged to the cell phone fixing plate, and the other end of which is movable freely so that the film laminating plate is bonded with the top surface of the cell phone fixing plate. With respect to the film laminator for cell phones according to the utility model, because the position limiting plate is provided on the cell phone fixing plate, the surface of the cell phone to which a film is to be attached can handily be kept in flush with the top surface of the cell phone fixing plate. Upon film lamination, the film laminating plate can contact with the top surface of the cell phone fixing plate and the surface of the cell phone to which a film is to be attached at the same time, so that the stress that is laid on it in the course of film lamination is very even, and a good effect of film lamination is obtained. |
| US11878495B2 |
Cavity-containing polyester film and method for producing same
A cavity-containing polyester film is disclosed, including a layer (layer A) which has therein cavities, and layers (layers B) which each include a polyester resin containing inorganic particles and which are laminated, respectively, over both surfaces of the layer A. The layer A includes a composition including a polyester resin and a polypropylene resin. The polypropylene resin satisfies requirements of: (1) the melt flow rate (MFR) ranges from 1.0 to 10 g/10-minutes (at a temperature of 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg); (2) the deflection temperature is 85° C. or higher under load (at a bending stress of 0.45 MPa); and (3) the weight-average molecular weight Mw ranges from 200,000 to 450,000 (measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC)); and the molecular weight distribution ranges from 2 to 6 (being represented as the ratio of the weight-average molecular weight Mw to the number-average molecular weight Mn of the polypropylene resin (Mw/Mn)). |
| US11878489B2 |
Method for manufacturing a sandwich panel for a vehicle and a sandwich panel for a vehicle
A method for manufacturing a sandwich panel for a vehicle includes: etching a sheet, which etches one surface of a metal sheet; pressing the sheet, which forms a pattern of a specific shape on the one surface of the metal sheet; laminating a pair of the metal sheets; and performing injection-molding by injecting a plastic resin into the laminated pair of the metal sheets. The method may improve the bonding performance of the sandwich panel, thereby improving the degree of freedom of shape due to the press-molding. |
| US11878484B2 |
Ergonomic heat press
A heat press for decorating substrates includes a support frame, a lower platen assembly supported on the support frame, and a linkage assembly having at least an upper link arm pivotally coupled with the support frame for movement to and between first and second positions. An upper platen assembly is coupled with the support frame by the linkage assembly for movement relative to the lower platen assembly to and between an open condition away from the lower platen assembly, and a closed condition adjacent the lower platen assembly, as the upper link arm is moved to and between the first and second positions. A linear actuator cooperates with the linkage assembly to further move the upper platen assembly in the closed condition in a direction to clamp an upper platen against a lower platen by moving an actuator rod from an extended position toward a retracted position. |
| US11878482B2 |
Tire-trimming device and method
Provided are a tire-trimming device and method. The method includes: detecting a profile of a tire outer surface and a position thereof by using a profile sensor while rotating the tire; inputting data detected by the profile sensor into a control unit; when removing the unnecessary rubber components, selecting, from among a plurality of different types of the trimming tool, a trimming tool which is of a type set in the control unit in advance for use in a location on which the unnecessary rubber components are formed; moving the selected trimming tool and the tire relative to one another on the basis of the data detected by the profile sensor; and positioning a tip end section of the trimming tool along the detected profile of the tire outer surface. |
| US11878481B2 |
Bead forming system with dedicated setup area
A bead forming system for forming a tire bead may include the following: a housing, a first bead former configured to facilitate the formation of the tire bead, and a base secured to the first bead former, where the first bead former includes a bead-receiving surface that is rotatable relative to the base. The base may be adjustable such that the first bead former is movable from a first position to a second position. The first position may be on a first side of the housing, and the second position may be on a second side of the housing. A second bead former may be located in the second position when the first bead former is located in the first position, where the second bead former is located in the first position when the first bead former is located in the second position. |
| US11878479B1 |
Film winding assembly and winding method for use in fiber-reinforced plastic tank production
A film winding assembly for use in FRP tank production includes a pedestal, two supporting bases are slidingly provided on the pedestal, translation assemblies engaging with the two supporting bases are provided on the pedestal, the two support bases are configured to be hollow, sliding plates are slidably connected in the two supporting bases, a plurality of cushioning springs are connected in between the sliding plates and the two supporting bases, fixing seats are connected on the sliding plates. With the winding assembly according to the present invention, vibration generated during winding can be efficiently cushioned, users can lock the tank body quickly, tediousness and manpower consumption due to manual locking can be avoided, furthermore, with the present assembly, during winding of the tank body, particles stained on the plastic film can be cleanly timely. |
| US11878478B2 |
Prepreg, laminate, and molding
The present invention aims at providing a prepreg for producing a laminate suitable as a structural material, and a laminate, which have excellent tensile shear joining strength, fatigue joining strength, and interlaminar fractural toughness values, and can be firmly integrated with another structural member by welding. The present invention is a prepreg including the following structural components [A], [B], and [C], wherein [C] is present on a surface of the prepreg, [C] is a crystalline thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of 100° C. or higher or an amorphous thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of 180° C. or higher, and the reinforcing fibers [A] are present which are included in a resin area including [B] and a resin area including [C] across an interface between the two resin areas: [A] reinforcing fibers; [B] a thermosetting resin; and [C] a thermoplastic resin. |
| US11878473B2 |
Additive printing method for printing a functional print pattern on a surface of a three-dimensional object, associated computer program and computer-readable medium
An additive printing method depositing a functional print pattern on a surface of a 3D object, an associated computer program, and a computer-readable medium storing the program. The method comprises as steps (i) providing the object on a planar surface; (ii) providing a print head having print nozzles defining a plane non-parallel to the planar surface; (iii) generating 3D geometrical surface data of an exposed surface of the object on the planar surface; (iv) generating 2D geometrical surface data of the exposed surface on the basis of the 3D geometrical surface data; (v) determining an amount of printing fluid to be discharged at a discharge time from each of the print nozzles; (vi) generating a relative movement between the object and the print head; and (vii) printing a print pattern on at least one portion of the exposed surface during the relative movement. A step of correcting data is included. |
| US11878467B2 |
Techniques for producing a flat film surface in additive fabrication and related systems and methods
Techniques for producing a flat film surface in additive fabrication are provided. According to some aspects, a movable stage may be arranged beneath a container having a base that includes a flexible film. The movable stage may include a segmented member in which a number of segments are aligned along a common axis. The segmented member may maintain contact with the flexible film as the movable stage moves beneath the container, with the segmented member producing a flat surface of the flexible film, at least within a region above the movable stage. According to some embodiments, multiple segmented members may be provided within the movable stage, such as in parallel with one another. |
| US11878466B2 |
Sealing assemblies
Example implementations relate to one or more than one sealing assembly to seal an aperture, coupling two chambers, the aperture being arranged to accommodate a printhead carriage; the assembly comprising: at least a pair of curtains capable of being disposed in a sealing relationship with the aperture; the at least a pair of curtains being capable of being positioned one either side of the printhead carriage, and spooling and unspooling mechanisms comprising a pair of spools onto which the pair of curtains can be spooled and unspooled in response to movement of the printhead carriage to maintain the sealing relationship with the aperture. |
| US11878464B2 |
Predicting thermal behavior in 3D printers
A system includes a machine readable storage medium storing instructions and a processor. The processor is to execute instructions to receive contone agent maps of a three-dimensional (3D) part and sensed thermal maps from the 3D printing of the 3D part on a 3D printer. The processor is to execute instructions to generate layer sequences including the contone agent maps and the sensed thermal map for each layer of the 3D part. The processor is to execute instructions to select training samples from the layer sequences having temperature intensity variations within each layer or between neighboring layers. The processor is to execute instructions to train a neural network using the training samples to generate a model to predict thermal behavior in the 3D printer. |
| US11878462B2 |
Infrastructure-scale additive manufacturing using mobile electron accelerators
A method and system for in situ cross-linking of polymers, Bitumen, and other materials to produce arbitrary functional or ornamental three-dimensional features using electron beams provided by mobile accelerators comprises defining a desired pattern for imparting on a target area, mapping the target area, defining at least one discrete voxel in the target area according to the desired pattern to be imparted on the target area, assigning an irradiation value to each of the at least one discrete voxels, and delivering a dose of irradiation to each of the at least one discrete voxels according to the assigned irradiation value. |
| US11878456B2 |
Method for angular indexing of a preform
A process for angular indexing of a pre-form having a body and a neck. The process includes a step of marking the neck of the pre-form which consists of production of at least one reference point on the neck of the pre-form. The process also includes a step of a heating station taking charge of the pre-form, during which the pre-form is transported along a heating course by a support unit, known as a spinner, which makes it possible to turn the pre-form around its axis, and during which the body of the pre-form is heated. The marking step is carried out during the step of taking charge, when the pre-form, supported by a spinner, travels along the heating course. |
| US11878455B2 |
Variegated polymer-based materials
Polymer-based sheet materials having a variegated appearance are provided. The polymer-based-sheet material may have a core with one or more caps. The cap(s) may be on a first primary surface, a second primary surface, and/or sides. The variegation may be within and/or on the cap and/or the core. Methods, systems, articles, and materials effective for a polymer-based sheet material having a variegated appearance are provided. |
| US11878454B2 |
Plasticizer, three-dimensional modeler, and injection molder
A plasticizer includes a drive motor, a flat screw that has a groove forming surface where a groove is formed and is rotated by the drive motor, a barrel which has a groove facing surface that faces the groove forming surface and in which a communication hole is formed, and a heater that heats resin pellets supplied to the space between the flat screw and the barrel, and at least one of the flat screw and the barrel is at least partially formed of a transparent member, and the resin pellets between the flat screw and the barrel is visible through the transparent member. |
| US11878448B2 |
Method and an apparatus for compression moulding an object made of polymeric material
A method for producing an object made of a polymeric material, said polymeric material having a melting temperature (TF), comprises the steps of: melting the polymeric material; after the step of melting, cooling the polymeric material below the melting temperature (TF) in a cooling zone; severing a dose from a flow of polymeric material coming from the cooling zone by means of a severing element (5); obtaining said object by shaping the dose between a male forming element and a female forming element (10) which move towards one another with a mutual movement speed, the dose having a temperature lower than said melting temperature (TF). Between a start-of-forming configuration, in which the dose is in contact with both the male forming element and the female forming element (10), and a start-of-deceleration configuration, in which the male forming element and the female forming element (10) begin to decelerate relative to one another, the mutual movement speed is greater than 10 mm/s. |
| US11878446B2 |
Method for manufacturing articles made from crumb rubber
A process for manufacturing an article made of recovered rubber crumb is provided. According to the process: a) crumb particles are mixed with particles of a solute; b) a molded article is produced by molding the mixture from step a) in a closed mold under predetermined temperature and pressure conditions; and c) the molded article is brought into contact with a solvent so as to dissolve at least one portion of the particles of said solute. |
| US11878445B2 |
Unitary boat hull and methods of manufacture
A method of manufacturing a boat hull comprising: forming a foam mold of a predetermined shape and size from one or more pieces of foam; cutting, into said foam, at least one-channel running in a longitudinal or a lateral direction within the foam; and coating said foam with at least one layer of reinforcing fiber and resin. |
| US11878442B2 |
Additive manufacture of complex intermetallic and ceramic structures
According to some embodiments, a system includes a three-dimensional (3D) printer, a hydraulic press, and a kiln. The three-dimensional printer includes a print bed, a first printhead, and a second printhead. The first printhead is configured to deposit a layer of a first powder on the print bed. The second printhead is configured to deposit a layer of a second powder on the print bed. The hydraulic press is configured to compress a greenware to form a compressed greenware. The kiln is configured to heat the compressed greenware to a reaction temperature to form an object. The object is surrounded by an excess of the first powder. The kiln is also configured to heat the object surrounded by the excess of the first powder to a melting temperature. The melting temperature is at least the melting point of the first powder and less than the melting point of the object. |
| US11878440B1 |
Unmanned aerial vegetation trimming system
A system for unmanned aerial vegetation trimming includes an aerial vehicle configured for selectively controlled unmanned flight over and about the vegetation to be trimmed. The system also includes a cutting assembly having an adjustable cutting head selectively actuated for trimming the vegetation. The cutting head is adjustable on the cutting assembly for optimal positioning relative to the vegetation to be trimmed. A support assembly is coupled to the aerial vehicle and cutting assembly, the support assembly being retractably extended to suspend the cutting assembly from the aerial vehicle. The support assembly is configured to maintain consistent positioning of the cutting assembly relative to the aerial vehicle during actuation thereof to trim the vegetation. |
| US11878432B2 |
Low-cost robotics for placement of integrated circuit and method therefor
A robotic integrated circuit placement system includes a test board comprising a socket for holding an integrated circuit, a tester coupled to the test board, a chip tray having a plurality of slots for storing respective integrated circuits including the integrated circuit, and a robotic arm system. The robotic arm system includes a robotic arm having a stepper motor for controlling a position of an end of the robotic arm, a camera, and a controller coupled to the robotic arm and adapted to operate the robotic arm automatically. The controller performs image processing on images acquired by the camera, and moves the integrated circuit between the chip tray and the socket using the robotic arm in response to the image processing. |
| US11878431B2 |
End effector and member mounting method
An end effector comprising: a driving roller and presser rollers configured to hold a threaded member; a motor; a linear guide and an air cylinder including a rod configured to move the threaded member linearly along the axis of the threaded member; a detector; a robot arm; and a controller configured to: provide the threaded member near a position coaxially facing a threaded hole member by controlling the robot arm based on the position and the direction of the threaded hole member detected by the detector; and insert and screw the threaded member into the threaded hole member by controlling: the air cylinder including the rod to advance the threaded member toward the threaded hole member and insert a tip of the threaded member into the threaded hole member; and the motor to rotate the threaded member about the axis of the threaded member. |
| US11878426B2 |
Biped robot gait control method and robot and computer readable storage medium using the same
A biped robot gait control method as well as a robot and a computer readable storage medium are provided. During the movement, the system obtains a current supporting pose of a current supporting leg of the biped robot, and calculates a relative pose between the supporting legs based on the current supporting pose and a preset ideal supporting pose of a next step. The system further calculates modified gait parameters of the next step based on the relative pose between the two supporting legs and a joint distance between left and right ankle joints in an initial state of the biped robot when standing. Finally, the system controls the next supporting leg to move according to the modified gait parameters. |
| US11878424B2 |
Point set interference check
A robot interference checking motion planning technique using point sets. The technique uses CAD models of robot arms and obstacles and converts the CAD models to 3D point sets. The 3D point set coordinates are updated at each time step based on robot and obstacle motion. The 3D points are then converted to 3D grid space indices indicating space occupied by any point on any part. The 3D grid space indices are converted to 1D indices and the 1D indices are stored as sets per object and per time step. Interference checking is performed by computing an intersection of the 1D index sets for a given time step. Swept volumes are created by computing a union of the 1D index sets across multiple time steps. The 1D indices are converted back to 3D coordinates to define the 3D shapes of the swept volumes and the 3D locations of any interferences. |
| US11878417B2 |
Robot, method of controlling same, and server for controlling same
The embodiments relate to a robot and a server communicating with the robot, the robot being driven by using at least one among a driving wheel, a propeller, and a manipulator moving at least one joint. |
| US11878416B2 |
Modular robot system
A modular robot system is capable of being configured to allow a plurality of cube-shaped unit robots to be coupled to one another. The modular robot system has N cube-shaped unit robots (where N is an integer greater than 2), each cube-shaped unit robot including: a cube-shaped housing; a step motor located inside the housing; and a controller located inside the housing to control the step motor, wherein the housing has a mounting groove formed on one surface thereof to mount a rotary body rotating by a rotary shaft of the step motor thereon and connection grooves with the same shape as each other formed on the five surfaces thereof, so that through connectors mounted on the connection grooves, one cube-shaped unit robot is connectable to another cube-shaped unit robot. |
| US11878413B2 |
Device for a microactuator, and microactuator equipped with such a device
A device for a microactuator comprises a body (110), two terminal members (20, 22) articulated (136, 138) on the body (110), which are situated on one side of the latter, and two deformable bowl-shaped walls (120, 122) which face one another. The walls are configured to house an actuator, with two respective first edges (1202, 1222) of these walls (120, 122) situated on one side being fixed (1264) to the body (110), whereas two respective second edges (1204, 1224) of these walls (120, 122) situated on another side move consecutively to a deformation of the walls (120, 122) under the effect of the actuator. This movement is transmitted by two arms (132, 134) which terminate at the two respective terminal members (20, 22). |
| US11878412B2 |
Robot joint structure
A robot joint structure includes a first robot member, a second robot member, and a speed reducer incorporated in a joint portion that connects the first robot member and the second robot member to each other. The speed reducer includes an external gear, an internal gear that meshes with the external gear, and a fixing member that is provided so as to be non-rotatable relative to the internal gear and is fixed to the first robot member. The fixing member is fixed to the first robot member by bringing an inner peripheral surface of the first robot member and an outer peripheral surface of the fixing member into pressure contact with each other by fastening using a first fastening member. At least a part of an axial range of the first fastening member does not overlap internal teeth of the internal gear when viewed in a radial direction. |
| US11878405B1 |
Collapsible portable worktable
A worktable system for providing a work surface that is collapsible and portable includes a foldable tabletop that is positionable over a foldable support assembly. The tabletop has a plurality of recesses, and each of a plurality of insertion panels releasably couplable to the tabletop when positioned in one of the plurality of recesses. The insertion panels are removable to make room for a table saw or other tool that is positionable in the recess. |
| US11878403B2 |
Rotary tool
A rotary tool includes a tool body, a motor, a determining part, a monitoring part and a criterion changing part. The motor is housed in the tool body and configured to drive the tool accessory. The determining part is configured to determine whether or not excessive rotation of the tool body around the driving axis due to jamming of the tool accessory occurs, according to a specific determination criterion. The monitoring part is configured to monitor information relating to a use state of the rotary tool. The criterion changing part is configured to change the determination criterion according to the use state. |
| US11878401B2 |
Handheld power tool
A handheld power tool 1 has a tool socket 2 to hold a tool along a working axis 11. A motor-driven, pneumatic striking mechanism 6 has an exciter 17 which is driven by a motor 5, a striker 14 that is coupled to the exciter 17 via a pneumatic chamber 19, and an intermediate striker 22 arranged on the working axis 11 in the striking direction 12 behind the striker 14. A ventilation opening 30 connects a cavity 29 situated between the striker 14 and the intermediate striker 22 to the environment. A valve 38 that closes the ventilation opening 30 is opened when actuated by the intermediate striker 22 when the intermediate striker 22 is moved into its working position counter to the striking direction 12. |
| US11878393B2 |
Clutch socket adapter for a tool
A socket adapter for limiting torque delivered from a tool to a socket piece. The socket adapter includes a female receiver that is coupleable to and driven by the tool, and a male drive that is coupled to and driven by the female receiver for transferring torque to the socket piece. The socket adapter further includes a clutch mechanism having a first clutch surface, a second clutch surface that engages the first clutch surface, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a clamping force between the first clutch surface and the second clutch surface. The second clutch surface slides relative to the first clutch surface when a reaction torque exerted on the clutch mechanism exceeds a predetermined torque limit. |
| US11878392B2 |
Method for the hydro-erosive grinding of components
The invention relates to a method for the hydro-erosive processing of components, in which hydro-erosive grinding a liquid containing grinding particles flows over surfaces of the component (1), in a device having a channel (3), through which the liquid containing grinding particles flows under pressure and in which the component (1) to be ground is held and in which a valve (5) is positioned upstream of the component (1) in the flow direction, by means of which valve the flow of the liquid can be adjusted. |
| US11878390B2 |
Device and method for cold expansion of through bore
The invention relates to a cold expansion device (36) for work hardening a through bore (34) in a turbine engine part (32), comprising at least one chuck (38) supporting a burnisher (40) and a means (41) for pushing the chuck (38) in an axial direction, and is characterised in that it comprises at least: —a tubular guide (42) configured to guide the burnisher (40) to the bore (34), —a first magnetic attachment means (51) arranged at a free end (44) of the chuck (38), —the burnisher (40), comprising a work surface (46) and an end (48) comprising second magnetic attachment means (49) complementary to the first magnetic attachment means (51), and in that the axial pushing means (41) is configured to push the burnisher through the bore (34) until it emerges from stud bore. |
| US11878389B2 |
Structures formed using an additive manufacturing process for regenerating surface texture in situ
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to structures formed using an additive manufacturing process, and more particularly, to polishing pads, and methods for manufacturing polishing pads, which may be used in a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process. The structures described herein are formed from a plurality of printed layers. The structure comprises a first material domain having a first material composition and a plurality of second material domains having a second material composition different from the first material composition. The first material domain is configured to have a first rate of removal and the plurality of second material domains are configured to have a different second rate of removal when an equivalent force is applied to a top surface of the first material domain and the plurality of second material domains. |
| US11878387B2 |
As-sliced wafer processing method
An as-sliced wafer processing method includes a grinding step of grinding a first surface of an as-sliced wafer, an outer periphery positioning step of moving a chuck table and a grinding unit relative to each other in directions parallel to a holding surface of the chuck table so as to position an edge on an outer periphery of grinding stones at an outer peripheral edge of the first surface after the grinding step is carried out, and a chamfering step of chamfering an outer periphery of the first surface of the as-sliced wafer by the grinding stones after the outer periphery positioning step is carried out. |
| US11878386B2 |
Automatic blade holder
The blade holder has a movable plate and a fixture. A rotatable bolt in operative engagement with a block attached to the plate. A motor is in operative engagement with the bolt. The motor rotates the bolt to move the plate towards the fixture to grip a first set of blades until a torque threshold value is reached. The processor determines a number of blades included in the set of blades based on the number of rotations of the bolt. A first grinding portion of a rotating abrasive belt is applied against the set of blades (having width (W1)) to sharpen the set of blades. Sliding a vise sideways a distance (W1) until a second grinding portion is aligned on top of the second set of blades. |
| US11878378B2 |
Process for processing rotary tillage blade for dry farmland based on wasted steel rail
A process for processing a rotary tillage blade for a dry farmland based a wasted steel rail is provided. The process specifically includes the following steps: selecting a waste annotated steel rail U71Mn or U75V; breaking the steel rail into a rail head, a rail web and a rail bottom in a cutting area by means of a flame cutting device and then cutting the steel rail; and applying a hydrostatic pressure to the steel rail by using a hydraulic machine to separate the rail head, the rail web and the rail bottom. The wasted steel rail can be processed into the rotary tillage blade for the dry farmland by means of methods such as segmenting, rolling, blanking, punching, electric furnace heating, bending, hot forging and thermal treatment. The surface hardness and a wear resistance value thereof are superior to those of an existing rotary tillage blade. |
| US11878377B2 |
Method for welding iron-aluminum intermetallic compound microporous material and welded part made thereby
The present invention discloses a method for welding Fe—Al intermetallic compound microporous material and a welded part made thereby, and the present invention relates to the field of welding technology. For the problem in the prior art that there is great difficulty in welding between Fe—Al microporous material and dense stainless steel, the method for welding Fe—Al intermetallic compound microporous material, in accordance with the present invention, comprises the following steps: turning on “welding torch fuel-gas” of a fusion-welding machine, and turning on welding shielding gas in a shield; adjusting welding parameters of the welding machine and parameter of the welding shielding gas in the shield for a fusion welding process; switching on the welding machine, and using welding wire as welding filler for welding Fe—Al intermetallic compound microporous material to dense stainless steel; and, cooling after completion of the welding. |
| US11878372B2 |
Self-driven water collecting surface with superhydrophobic-superhydrophilic structure and method for preparing the same
The present disclosure provides a self-driven water collecting surface having a superhydrophilic-superhydrophobic structure, and a method for preparing the same, belonged to the technical field of water harvesting and superhydrophobic surfaces. The water collecting surface is a superhydrophobic surface with the distributed superhydrophilic region. The superhydrophilic region is a venation channel network structure consisting of hierarchical superhydrophilic channels. In the method, a pulsed laser is firstly adopted to form periodically distributed peak-pit microstructures and nanostructures, which is then modified with a low-surface-energy substance. Then, the low-surface-energy substance layer is removed by a pulsed laser again according to a venation channel network pattern. The laser scanned region is superhydrophilic, while the other regions are superhydrophobic. So that, the self-driven water collecting surface with the superhydrophobic-superhydrophilic structure is obtained. |
| US11878365B2 |
Focus adjustment and laser beam caustic estimation via frequency analysis of time traces and 2D raster scan data
Methods of determining at least one parameter of an irradiation device of an apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects may include generating an energy beam and guiding the energy beam across a structured test surface, generating a signal by detecting radiation that is emitted from the test surface, and determining the at least one parameter based on a frequency spectrum of the signal. |
| US11878361B2 |
Ultrasonic joining horn
An ultrasonic joining horn disclosed herein can generate ultrasonic vibration in a predetermined vibration direction and includes a base portion, a stand portion that rises from an upper surface of the base portion, and a pressure contact portion formed of a plurality of protrusions that protrude from an upper surface of the stand portion. Each of the protrusions is formed into a pyramid shape or a truncated pyramid shape, the protrusions are arrayed, and when viewed from top, at least a portion of a peripheral edge of a portion in which the protrusions are arrayed has a zigzag shape. The zigzag portion is formed along at least one of the vibration direction and a perpendicular direction to the vibration direction. The upper surface of the base portion has an exposed surface on which the stand portion is not formed. |
| US11878360B2 |
Electrochemical machining device and method for blisk using electrode array
The present disclosure provides an electrochemical machining device and a method for a blisk using an electrode array, which relate to the technical field of electrochemical machining. The electrochemical machining device comprises an outer ring-shaped rotating ring, an inner ring-shaped base and a plurality of cathode rods. An inner diameter of the outer ring-shaped rotating ring is larger than an outer diameter of the inner ring-shaped base, and an inner diameter of the inner ring-shaped base is larger than an outer diameter of the blisk. The outer ring-shaped rotating ring and the inner ring-shaped base are coaxially arranged. Middle parts of the cathode rods are connected with the inner ring-shaped base, outer ends of the cathode rods are rotatably connected with the outer ring-shaped rotating ring, and inner ends of the cathode rods are provided with trepanning cathode pieces or radial feeding electrodes. |
| US11878357B2 |
Tip dressing cutter
A cutter includes a rake face on which a recessed groove extending along a direction of a rotation axis of a rotary holder to be open at a flank face of the cutter are formed. The recessed groove includes a plurality of recessed grooves formed at predetermined intervals along a direction intersecting with the rotation axis. A cutting blade portion extending along a direction intersecting with the rotation axis is provided on a continuous portion of the rake face and the flank face. The cutting blade portion includes a first region made up of an intersecting portion of the rake face and the flank face and a second region made up of a peripheral edge portion of an opening portion of the recessed groove at the flank face. |
| US11878355B2 |
Power tool chuck
A power tool chuck includes a body with a central bore extending along an axis and configured to receive a tool bit, a plurality of angled passageways, and a plurality of jaws received in the passageways and moveable between an axially forward and radially inward clamping position and an axially rearward and radially outward retracted position. At least one jaw has a rear end lying in a first plane transverse to the axis. A first key drive member coupled to a tail portion of the body is configured to be engaged by a second key drive member on a power tool output shaft to non-rotationally couple the body to the output shaft. The first key drive has a forward end lying in a second plane transverse to the axis. The second plane is axially forward of the first plane when the jaws are in the retracted position. |
| US11878350B2 |
Three-dimensional print engine with large area build plane having optimized gas flow director structures
A three-dimensional (3D) print engine includes (A) a plurality of walls laterally defining a build chamber, (B) a build box including a build plate, (C) a powder dispenser, (D) a beam system for fusing layers of powder, (E) a peripheral plate disposed between the build plate and the plurality of walls and having an upper surface, (F) a gas inlet that ejects a gas flow stream that passes over the build plate and the peripheral plate, (G) a gas outlet that receives the gas flow stream, (H) a plurality of projecting structures mounted to and extending above the upper surface of the peripheral plate, and (I) a gas handling system coupled to the gas inlet and gas outlet. The plurality of projecting structures shape the flow field of the gas flow stream to provide a more uniform velocity of gas flow velocities above the build plane. |
| US11878346B2 |
Objects having cores with nanoparticle binders
According to examples, an object may include a shell including a polymer binder and build material powder; and a core at least partially encompassed by the shell, the core including build material powder and a metal nanoparticle binder. |
| US11878342B1 |
Vacuum smelting device with mold temperature control design and method for manufacturing a titanium-aluminum intermetallic alloy
A vacuum smelting device with mold-temperature control design includes: a chamber body and a cabin door, wherein the chamber body and the cabin door form a vacuum closed space; a smelting crucible disposed in the vacuum closed space for smelting raw materials to a molten metal; a casting mold also disposed in the vacuum closed space for accommodating the molten metal poured from the smelting crucible, and solidifying the molten metal to an as-cast alloy; and a mold-temperature control module surrounding the casting mold for controlling the temperature of the casting mold. |
| US11878341B2 |
Method for preparing aluminum carbon composite by using foam aluminum
A method for preparing an aluminum carbon composite by using a foam aluminum includes the following steps. Electromagnetic stirring and drying are performed on the foam aluminum and a carbon material to obtain a foam aluminum preform; an aluminum block is melted into aluminum liquid, the aluminum liquid is adjusted to qualified aluminum liquid, the qualified aluminum liquid is cooled to a temperature of 620˜650° C. and keeping the temperature to make the qualified liquid aluminum become a semi-solid state, then the foam aluminum preform is pressed into the qualified liquid aluminum and performing electromagnetic stirring. A mold is heated to a certain temperature and extrusion molding is performed to obtain a carbon reinforced aluminum matrix composite material. The method overcomes a problem that the carbon material and the aluminum matrix have poor wettability and are not easy to be added into the aluminum matrix. |
| US11878335B2 |
Fine blanking press and method for operating the same
The disclosure pertains to a fine blanking press comprising a first press unit comprising a first press drive for driving the first press unit in a first driving movement during a fine blanking process step, and a second press unit wherein the second press unit is driven in a second driving movement at least partially during the first driving movement of the first press unit, and wherein a force control unit exerts a counter force against a force exerted by the first press unit during its first driving movement, and wherein the force control unit comprises at least one sensor and a controller operative to receive measuring data collected by the at least one sensor, and wherein the controller is configured to carry out a closed loop control on basis of the received measuring data. The disclosure further pertains to a method for operating a fine blanking press. |
| US11878329B2 |
Method for cleaning silicon wafer
A method for cleaning a silicon wafer includes the steps of: supplying hydrofluoric acid onto a surface of the silicon wafer to treat the silicon wafer while rotating at a first rotational rate, stopping the supply of the hydrofluoric acid and shaking off hydrofluoric acid on the surface of the silicon wafer without supplying pure water onto the surface of the silicon wafer while rotating the silicon wafer at a second rotational rate which is the same as or faster than the first rotational rate, and supplying ozone water onto the surface of the silicon wafer to treat the silicon wafer after shaking the hydrofluoric acid off the surface while rotating at a third rotational rate which is faster than the second rotational rate. This method for cleaning a silicon wafer is capable of suppressing adhesion of water marks and particles and enhancing the wafer quality. |
| US11878326B2 |
Lumber use designation system and method
A lumber use designation system includes a building construction plan that shows the layout, wall thickness, wall height, ceiling angles, etc., of a structure, which are color coded from a series of color codes each corresponding to a preselected, standard board size and length of lumber that should be selected for constructing a particular portion of the structure. The system includes a supply of lumber boards marked with a color code correlating to the color code found on the construction plans. The lumber boards may be imprinted by an ink spray head. A method of installing lumber during the construction of a structure is disclosed. |
| US11878315B2 |
Closeable nozzle
Described is a nozzle for spraying substances, in particular dispersions, emulsions or suspensions. |
| US11878309B2 |
Deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher, a roller crusher and method for mounting such kit
Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, and wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection. |
| US11878308B2 |
Crusher mantle lifting device, an arrangement and a method
The present disclosure relates to a crusher mantle lifting device. Attachment elements are configured to be attachable to a crusher mantle. Each attachment element includes a main portion having an inner surface facing the mantle and an outer surface. A locking portion projects from the inner surface and is configured to protrude into a corresponding opening in the mantle. One or more lifting portions project from the outer surface. A tightening means is configured to press the attachment elements towards the crusher mantle. The disclosure also relates to an arrangement and a method. |
| US11878307B2 |
Coarse crushing device and fiber treatment apparatus
A coarse crushing device including a rotary cutter portion tearing off a fiber-containing sheet in a first direction, a roller portion pinching the fiber-containing sheet, and a tearing portion provided between the rotary cutter portion and the roller portion, and having a plurality of blades tearing off the fiber-containing sheet in a second direction intersecting the first direction, in which the rotary cutter portion includes a first rotating shaft member rotating about a first axis, a second rotating shaft member rotating reversely to the first rotating shaft member about a second axis parallel to the first axis, a plurality of first rotary cutters provided on the first rotating shaft member and rotating together with the first rotating shaft member, and a plurality of second rotary cutters provided on the second rotating shaft member and rotating together with the second rotating shaft member, and the first rotary cutter and the second rotary cutter are separated from each other. |
| US11878301B2 |
Analysis cartridge
An analysis cartridge includes a first cover, a second cover, a plurality of containers, a plurality of fluid tunnels and a rotary valve. The second cover has two opposite surfaces, a plurality of first through holes and a second through hole individually penetrate through the two opposite surfaces, and the first cover is attached to the second cover. The plurality of containers are disposed between the first cover and the second cover, with each of the containers being aligned to and filled in the first through holes. The plurality of the fluid tunnels are disposed on the first cover, and each of which is individually connected with a first pipette. The rotary valve is rotatably disposed between the first cover and the second cover to correspond to the second through hole, and a flow channel disposed on the rotary valve is connected with the containers individually. |
| US11878300B2 |
Method and device for high field strength electrotransfection of microvescicles and cells
A device, system and process involve conducting electroporation of microvesicles or exosomes or other target structures in a microfluidic arrangement at pressures that exceed atmospheric pressure. Single as well as multiple flow configurations can be employed. In some cases, the system and its operation are computer-controlled for partial or complete automation. |
| US11878297B2 |
Fluid specimen testing
Provided herein is technology relating to testing fluid specimens and particularly, but not exclusively, to apparatuses, devices, methods, systems, and kits for testing a fluid specimen, e.g. urine, saliva, or other body fluids, to detect specified chemical components in the specimen. |
| US11878293B2 |
Process for preparing a zeolitic material having framework type AEI
The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing a zeolitic material having framework type AEI and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and O. Further, the present disclosure relates to a zeolitic material having framework type AEI and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and O, preferably obtained by the process, and further relates to the use of the zeolitic material as a catalytically active material, as a catalyst, or as a catalyst component. |
| US11878291B2 |
Peptization agent and solid catalyst manufacturing method
Methods of solid catalyst manufacture using a peptization agent, a peptization agent, and formed solid catalyst materials are provided. The peptization agent includes one or more oxidized disulfide oil (“ODSO”) compounds. These ODSO compounds peptization agents are used to replace conventional acids used as peptization agents. |
| US11878290B2 |
Method for reducing carbon deposits on catalyst in recycling HFC-23
Disclosed is a method for reducing carbon deposits on a catalyst in recycling HFC-23. The recycling is realized by means of a fluorine-chlorine exchange reaction with HFC-23 and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The catalyst for the fluorine-chlorine exchange reaction comprises a main body catalyst and a precious metal. The precious metal is selected from at least one of Pt, Pd, Ru, Au or Rh, and has an addition amount of 0.01-2 wt %. During the fluorine-chlorine exchange reaction, hydrogen gas is introduced. The invention has advantages of good catalyst stability, long life, etc. |
| US11878285B2 |
Catalyst treatment to improve corrosion resistance
There are provided systems and processes that provide a robust α-alumina supported catalyst for the wet air oxidation or hydrolysis treatment of wastewaters having a pH of 9 or greater. |
| US11878280B2 |
Microcapsules comprising natural materials
A method is disclosed for preparing a composition including controlled release particles includes: (a) preparing an oil phase including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient, at least one isocyanate, at least one epoxy, at least one organofunctional silane, optionally at least one pre-reacted natural material resin, and optionally a plasticizer; (b) preparing an aqueous phase comprising an emulsifier; (c) combining the oil phase and the aqueous phase to provide an aqueous suspension; (d) adding at least one amine moiety containing material to provide a barrier; (e) heating; (f) adding a natural material to provide a microcapsule having hydroxyl moieties or amine moieties on a surface thereof; (g) adding an aldehyde to react with the surface moieties; and (h) adding structuring agents to provide the controlled release particles homogeneously suspended in an aqueous dispersion. The composition is also disclosed. |
| US11878278B2 |
Versatile beverage-temperature modulator and spill preventer
A heating and stirring device is described herein that comprises a base configured to removably attach to one of a beverage container and a beverage container lid, the base containing a power supply, a controller, and a motor, and an agitator having a body and a length with a first end portion configured to be supported by the base, and a second end portion, wherein the first terminal end is configured to be outside of the beverage container and the second end portion is configured to be inside of the beverage container. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed. |
| US11878275B2 |
Temperature-resistant potting material for hollow fiber membranes
The invention relates to a method for potting hollow fiber membranes in potting compounds of increased temperature resistance, wherein an isocyanate component with inorganic particles and a polyol component are processed into a potting compound and the hollow fiber membranes are tightly encased by the potting compound in at least one potting zone by the hardening of said potting compound. |
| US11878273B2 |
Method for washing filter and method for desalinating seawater
A method for washing a filter is used in a seawater desalination process including a first filtration step for subjecting seawater to microfiltration or ultrafiltration, and a second filtration step for subjecting seawater after the first filtration step to a reverse osmosis treatment. The filter is a microfiltration membrane or ultrafiltration membrane used in the first filtration step. An iron compound is added to seawater in any stage in the washing method. The washing method includes a washing chemical liquid preparation step for preparing washing chemical liquid, and a sticking matter removal step for removing matter sticking to the filter by bringing the filter into contact with washing chemical liquid. In the washing chemical liquid preparation step, seawater after the first filtration step is mixed with at least hydrogen peroxide to prepare washing chemical liquid having an iron compound concentration of 1.50 mmol/L or more in terms of iron atoms. |
| US11878272B2 |
Volumetric pressure exchanger with booster effect and integrated flow measurement, for a seawater desalination plant
At least one pressure exchange unit with a hollow cylindrical body, a piston sliding in the body, the piston including a piston head separating the interior of the cylindrical body into a downstream chamber and an upstream chamber, the downstream chamber being provided with a device for the admission and discharge of water to be treated, the upstream chamber being provided with a five-way distributor linkage including, for hydraulic balancing, two pressurized liquid supply orifices, two orifices for the evacuation of the liquid and an opening in communication with the upstream chamber. |
| US11878259B2 |
Pneumatic-hydraulic method for back-flushing and device for back-flushing fluid filters using an integrated fluid-dynamic cleaning process
The invention relates to a pneumatic-hydraulic back-flushing method according to claim 1 and a device for back-flushing fluid filters using an integrated hydro-dynamic cleaning process with a filter element (5) arranged in a housing (1) about a support body (9), wherein the housing (1) is designed in such a manner that a fluid inlet (7) and, preferably on the housing lid (2), a fluid outlet (7) are arranged in such a manner that the fluid flow flows through the filter element (5) from the outside to the inside in the filtering process, such that the support body (9) is closed on both sides and a supply pipe (3) is arranged in the interior of the support body (9) in such a manner that said support body projects from the housing lid (2) into the interior of the fluid filter and is open at the bottom, and said supply pipe (3) is arranged in a fluid guide pipe (4), wherein the fluid guide pipe (4) is closed by a base (6) and a compressed air connection (10) is preferably arranged in the housing lid (2) and the fluid flow in the filter process (16) adopts the direction of flow illustrated (16), wherein the fluid is guided through the filter element (5) and the support body (9) into the fluid guide pipe (4), which is open at the top and closed at the bottom, and is guided into the supply pipe (3), which is open at the bottom, in such a manner that said fluid flows to the fluid outlet (8), and for the cleaning process the fluid inlet (7), the fluid outlet (8) and the compressed air inlet (10) are operated by control elements such that the fluid adopts the direction of flow (17). |
| US11878256B2 |
Balloon containment device
The present invention provides a balloon containment device comprising a central portion having a diameter larger than the diameter of the narrowest part of an expanded opening portion of a balloon. An elongate external retainer extends from the central portion toward a proximate end to the balloon opening portion and having a length enabled for placement of the central portion, extending through a neck portion of the balloon opening portion. An elongate internal retainer extends from the central portion, and toward a distal end from the balloon opening portion, and having a length designed for placement inside of the balloon. Wherein when the balloon is inflated, the central portion is held against the neck portion by manipulation of the external retainer. |
| US11878254B2 |
Wisdom ring puzzle
A wisdom ring puzzle including: a stage; a first ring unit positioned in a first direction with respect to the stage; a second ring unit positioned in the first direction with respect to the first ring unit; a third ring unit positioned in the first direction with respect to the second ring unit; a first pole connected to the first ring unit and the stage, and passing through an inner side of the second ring unit and an inner side of the third ring unit; a second pole connected to the second ring unit and connected to the stage through an inner side of the first ring unit; and a third pole connected to the third ring unit and connected to the stage crossing over an outer side of the first ring unit and an outer side of the second ring unit. |
| US11878253B1 |
Hand occupying device
A hand occupying device and system of use is a lava rock or synthetic equivalent having a plurality of pits disposed about the exterior surface of the lava rock into which a soft and dried latex glue is disposed. A user utilizing a dental pick or similar device may then remove both the dried and pliable latex glue from each individual pit. |
| US11878249B2 |
Playtesting coverage with curiosity driven reinforcement learning agents
Systems and methods of curiosity driven reinforcement learning agents promote novel exploration of a virtual interactive environment. The data of the exploration can be stored in a buffer to determine, generate, and display visualizations in the virtual interactive environment. The visualizations can correspond to identify issues in the virtual interactive environment and/or identify relationships between regions of the virtual interactive environment. |
| US11878244B2 |
Customizable user input recognition systems
A customizable recognition system with at least one processor to process the audio/video input to determine a control command for accessibility functions of a computer or gaming application. The customized recognition engine has a classifier for each different input type for the different types of speech or gestures. The classifier stored with a link or indication of a user identifier. The interface is configured to provide the control commands to a computer application, gaming application, or a laptop, or an access technology device. |
| US11878243B2 |
Game unit control method and apparatus
A game unit control method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: in response to a preset grouping trigger operation, displaying a first grouping control in a preset range of at least one game unit indicator; in response to a first grouping operation acting on the first grouping control, adjusting a coverage range of the first grouping control; and determining game units indicated by a game unit indicator corresponding to the adjusted coverage range of the first grouping control as a first group of target game units. In the present embodiment, a first grouping control is used to quickly group game units, thereby enabling a player to operate on game units of multiple classes at the same time, so as to improve the game experience of the player. |
| US11878241B2 |
Game presenting system
To provide a game presenting system having a plurality of game systems for each executing a process of a game in which a plurality of users participate, and a game presenting machine for presenting a situation of the game executed by the game system, wherein the game presenting machine obtains a motion image related to the game executed by each of the plurality of game systems, and produces a game presenting screen image showing, as a list, at least some of the plurality of motion images obtained. |
| US11878240B2 |
Method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for perspective rotation
This application discloses a method for perspective rotation in a virtual environment performed at a terminal. The method includes: displaying a first perspective image of an application program associated with the virtual environment, a first function control and a second function control being overlaid on the first perspective image; receiving a first perspective rotation operation triggered based on the first function control; enabling a first function and a perspective rotation function of the first function control, and switching the first perspective image to a second perspective image; receiving a second perspective rotation operation triggered based on the second function control while the first function control is in an enabled state; and disabling the perspective rotation function of the first function control, enabling a second function and a perspective rotation function of the second function control, and switching the second perspective image to a third perspective image. |
| US11878239B2 |
Replay editor in video games
A gaming system may allow for a user to capture and/or edit simulation state data of gameplay in a video game such that a replay of the gameplay may be rendered and/or shared. The gaming system may receive simulation state data and a request. The simulation state data may include simulation state(s) which include a model and pose state of an avatar corresponding to a player in a game simulation of a video game previously rendered as rendered view(s). The request may request a replay of the simulation state data with modification(s). The gaming system may modify the simulation state data to generate modified simulation state data and render, based on the modified simulation state data, replay view(s) that differ from the previously rendered view(s). The gaming system may then output the replay view(s) to a display of a computing device. |
| US11878238B2 |
System and method for generating an input signal
A system for generating an input signal for a video game includes: a receiving unit configured to receive a video game output signal output by a video game playing device during the playing of a video game; a reasoning model configured to determine an action to take within the video game based on the received video game output signal, the reasoning model being configured to generate a representation of the determined action that is independent of the video game; and an encoding unit configured to translate the representation into an input signal and to provide the input signal to a video game playing device at which the video game is being played, thereby causing the determined action to be performed within the video game. |
| US11878237B2 |
Server and data processing method, apparatus, and system
This application discloses a server and a data processing method, apparatus, and system. In the method, a first server receives control stream information from a terminal, parses the control stream information, starts a game based on a game ID in the control stream information, and intercepts instruction stream information. An Android stimulator is deployed on the first server. The first server sends the instruction stream information to a second server. The second server is in a graphics processing unit GPU resource pool. The second server selects a target GPU from the GPU resource pool to process the instruction stream information, complete image rendering and encoding, and generate video stream information, and finally the second server sends the video stream information to the terminal. The terminal displays the video stream information to a user. |
| US11878235B2 |
Input device
Disclosed herein is an input device including: a plurality of input members; an upper surface having a right region in which a part of the plurality of input members is disposed, a left region in which another part of the plurality of input members is disposed, and a center region that is a region between the right region and the left region; and a light emitting region formed along an outer edge of the center region. The light emitting region includes a first light emitting portion configured to indicate identification information assigned to a plurality of input devices connected to an information processing apparatus, and a second light emitting portion configured to emit light based on information different from the identification information. |
| US11878229B2 |
Stroke decision device, stroke decision method, recording medium storing stroke decision program, and ball-returning robot
A stroke decision device 30 includes an acquisition section 31 configured to acquire state information including a position, a velocity, and a rotational velocity of an incoming ball, and a stroke decision section 32 configured to decide a stroke condition including a position, a velocity, and an orientation of a striking implement at a time point when hitting back the ball toward a target arrival position, based on the state information for the ball and the target arrival position when hitting back the ball with the striking implement. |
| US11878224B2 |
Elevated yard game
Embodiments described herein relate to a system which includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, a third vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, and a fourth vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, a first, second, third, and fourth elevation couplers releasably attachable proximate an end of the corresponding vertical supports, a first, second, third, and fourth outer horizontal members releasably coupleable to extend between the elevation couplers perpendicular to the vertical supports, and first and second inner horizontal member extending between the outer horizontal members to be oriented substantially perpendicular to the vertical supports and overlap each other to form an elevated grid suitable for a game. |
| US11878222B2 |
Bat
A bat includes a handle having a proximate end and a distal end, a barrel having a hollow portion that accommodates the distal end, and a first damping section at least partially sandwiched between the handle and the barrel in the interior of the hollow portion. The material of the first damping section has a D hardness of 60 or more, a loss coefficient tan δ of 0.11 or more as determined under conditions of a temperature of 20° C., a frequency of 150 Hz, and the amount of strain 3000 μST, and a loss coefficient tan δ of 0.09 or more as determined under conditions of a temperature of 20° C., a frequency of 500 Hz, and the amount of strain 3000 μST. |
| US11878216B2 |
Strength calibration
A resistance force is controlled such that a user's effort against the resistance force results in a first isokinetic seed movement, wherein the user is an exercise machine user using an exercise machine. The resistance force required to effect the first isokinetic seed movement is associated with a predetermined force-velocity profile. A strength determination of the user is made based at least in part on the required resistance force and the associated predetermined force-velocity profile. |
| US11878211B2 |
Training and rehabilitation device
A device for training and rehabilitation of a limb is provided. The device provides a board with a plurality of movement tracks to allow for controlled movement of the limb in various directions. Blockers and other controlling structures may be arranged on the device to limit range of motion of the movement of the limb. |
| US11878205B2 |
Universal pulley system for power rack
A pulley system for a weight rack includes an overhead pulley unit and a lower pulley unit. The overhead pulley is installed on an overhead crossmember of the weight rack to provide a plate loaded pull-down system. The overhead pulley has a main body and a mounting member recessed into it. A rear sheave is set off from the crossmember by the main body further than a front sheave. The front and rear sheaves support a cable for pull-downs. A lower pulley unit including a front lower body and a rear lower body is attached to a lower crossmember under the front sheave of the overhead pulley. The front lower body includes a sheave to redirect the cable laterally from the overhead pulley and a front face including a footrest and a notch to allow passage of the cable there through. |
| US11878198B2 |
Portable dumbbell
A portable dumbbell includes a handle connection rod, a balance weight seat, a balance weight lock structure and a balance weight, where the handle connection rod includes a handle and a connection rod, the handle being fixedly or detachably mounted on the connection rod, the balance weight seat is fixedly or detachably mounted at two ends of the connection rod, at least one assembly hole is provided on the balance weight seat and used for assembling the balance weight, and the balance weight lock structure is fixedly or detachably mounted at the two ends of the connection rod, is partially accommodated inside the balance weight seat, and is used for controlling the balance weight to be rapidly mounted and locked and unlocked and taken out. According to the portable dumbbell, the balance weight seat and the balance weight lock structure are arranged to match each other. |
| US11878197B2 |
Weightlifting machine
A weightlifting machine that includes a pulley system and a cable system that attaches to a weight rack frame to allow a user to perform a weightlifting exercise. The pulley system may include a first pulley and a second pulley where the cable system engages each pulley. The cable system may have a first end connected to a grip attachment and a second end attached to a resistance element. The resistance element may include a resistance band, a weight support that holds a weight plate, a set of weight plates, or other type of resistance element. The cable system may extend from the pulley through an opening located one of the frame members that form the frame. |
| US11878195B2 |
Auto-regulating aperture for fire extinguisher discharge
A fire extinguisher discharge nozzle is provided and includes sidewalls and a biasing element. The sidewalls define an aperture through which a medium(s) is dischargeable and are adjustable between multiple first and multiple second positions associated with dilated and constricted conditions of the aperture, respectively. The biasing element is configured to bias the sidewalls toward assuming one of the multiple first or multiple second positions. The sidewalls are drivable toward assuming the other one of the multiple first or multiple second positions in opposition to bias applied by the biasing element in accordance with a characteristic of the medium(s). |
| US11878193B2 |
Self-sealing multi-segment retractable fire curtain
A multi-curtain assembly includes: first and second curtain segments, each having a leading edge and side edge; an edge fastener having first and second fastener portions proximate the side edge of the first and second curtain segments, respectively, the first fastener portion of the first curtain segment being connectable to the second fastener portion of the second curtain segment to produce a seam as the curtain segments are moved to their closed positions; a motor driving one or more of the barrel assemblies; a synchronizing mechanism synchronizing the barrel assemblies. An overlap fastener, arranged proximate edges of the curtain segments in an overlap region, has aligning portions that align as the side edges are brought into alignment by the edge fastener, to mask at least one side of the fastener seam as the fastener portions are connected to each other. |
| US11878192B2 |
Fire or smoke curtain
A fire or smoke curtain comprising ng a plurality of panels (41, 42, 43) of fire curtain material. The panels are arranged to overlap at their edges (7) when the curtain is deployed. Each over-lapping edge has a metallic reinforcing strip (12) that are incorporated with the panels having the said edge along the latter. |
| US11878189B2 |
Beam-off motion thresholds in radiation therapy based on breath-hold level determination
A computer-implemented method of performing a treatment fraction of radiation therapy comprises: determining a current position of a target volume of patient anatomy; based on the current position of the target volume, computing an accumulated dose for non-target tissue proximate the target volume; determining that the accumulated dose is less than a current value for a dose budget of the non-target tissue; and in response to the accumulated dose being less than the current value for the dose budget, applying a treatment beam to the target volume while the target volume is in the current position. |
| US11878184B2 |
Knowledge-based spatial dose metrics and methods to generate beam orientations in radiotherapy
A system for estimating a dose from a radiation therapy plan includes a memory that stores machine-readable instructions and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the processor operable to execute the instructions to subdivide a representation of a volume of interest into voxels. The processor also determines distances between a planned radiation field origin and each respective voxel. The processor further computes geometry-based expected (GED) metrics based on the distances, a plan parameter, and a field strength parameter. The processor sums the metrics to yield an estimated dose received by the volume of interest from the planned radiation field. |
| US11878175B2 |
Shielding device for signal transmission coil
Systems and apparatuses are used to transmit data between external and internal portions of auditory prostheses or other medical devices. The external portion of the auditory prosthesis includes a magnet and an implanted coil that provides stimulation to the device recipient. A shaped shield material can be placed between the external coil and the sound processing hardware to improve efficiency and effectiveness between the external coil and implanted coil. Adverse effects on tuning frequencies can be reduced by disposing the shield material away from the magnet. |
| US11878174B2 |
Implantable medical systems and methods used to detect, characterize or avoid atrial oversensing within a His IEGM
Certain embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to detecting atrial oversensing in a His intracardiac electrogram (His IEGM), characterizing atrial oversensing, determining when atrial oversensing is likely to occur, and or reducing the chance of atrial oversensing occurring. Some such embodiments characterize and/or avoid atrial oversensing within a His IEGM. Other embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to determining whether atrial capture occurs in response to His bundle pacing (HBP). Still other embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to determining whether AV node capture occurs in response to HBP. |
| US11878170B2 |
Apparatus and method for closed-loop model-based electrical brain stimulation
An apparatus for electrical brain stimulation comprises a two dimensional electrode array designed to be implanted at the surface of the cortex of a person, said cortex having neural pre-identified nodes and including healthy cortical tissue and damaged cortical tissue, said damaged cortical tissue having at least one parameter of cortical waves which is different from parameter of healthy cortical tissue, said at least one parameter being one of cortical wave propagation speed, amplitude and frequency, said electrode array including electrodes for emitting stimulation electrical signals in the cortex and measuring electrical cortical waves in the cortex, and said electrode array being designed to cover at least part of said healthy cortical tissue and said damaged cortical tissue. |
| US11878168B2 |
Microphone assembly for use with an off-the-ear sound processor
An illustrative cochlear implant system is disclosed herein. The cochlear implant system comprises a microphone assembly including a microphone and a retention device configured to hold the microphone near an entrance to an ear canal of an ear of a recipient. The cochlear implant system further comprises an off-the-ear (OTE) sound processor that includes a housing configured to be worn off the ear of the recipient and further configured to physically attach to the microphone assembly so as to allow the microphone assembly to be worn off the ear when the microphone assembly is not being worn at the ear using the retention device. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. |
| US11878166B2 |
Peripheral nerve stimulation for RLS or PLMD with sensors for monitoring of sleep-related data
A system for monitoring or treating RLS or PLMD can include or use a leg-wearable electrostimulation device for acquiring auxiliary data from a subject at a first leg location at which the device is worn, the first leg-wearable electrostimulation device including or using a first neurostimulation delivery device, an impedance sensor configured for determining an impedance via the first and second skin electrodes, and an auxiliary sensor configured for detecting the auxiliary data of the first leg location at which the device is worn. |
| US11878165B2 |
Transcranial stimulation with real-time monitoring
Closed-loop transcranial stimulation and monitoring is disclosed that includes generating a stimulation signal having a set of first oscillation parameters; applying the stimulation signal transcranially to a patient; monitoring the stimulation signal as applied to the patient; receiving a brain activity signal from the patient; generating a feedback signal based on the monitored stimulation signal as applied to the patient; and generating a modified activity signal by subtracting the feedback signal from the brain activity signal; determining one or more second oscillation parameters of the modified activity signal; and adjusting the set of first oscillation parameters of the stimulation signal based on the one or more second oscillation parameters of the modified activity signal. Closed-loop transcranial stimulation and monitoring is also disclosed in which the patient is engaged in a cognitive task. |
| US11878161B2 |
COL17A1 modulation
Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of Collagen Type XVII Alpha 1 chain (COL17A1), a useful protein, by tissues. Also described are methods of COL17A1 in cells. |
| US11878157B2 |
Syringe-connector device for the separate administration of controlled quantities at least two products in a single injection
The invention relates to a syringe-connector device comprising, in particular, a hollow plunger including an open inner channel, which plunger can move inside a reservoir, said reservoir being open at one end in a distal connection, for the separate administration of controlled quantities of at least two products in a single injection. |
| US11878155B2 |
Passive integrated safety device and an injection device comprising this passive integrated safety device
This passive safety device comprises an inner needle shield having a proximal end configured to be sealed to a tip of an injection device, a distal portion configured to be pricked by a needle in a pre-use position and pierced by the needle in an injection position, and an energy storage portion configured to accumulate energy as the passive safety device passes from the pre-use position to the injection position and release energy as the passive safety device passes from the injection position to a safety position. The passive safety device further comprises a sleeve surrounding the proximal end, an outer needle shield having a proximal end slidably attached to the sleeve so that the outer needle shield is movable relative to the sleeve, and a lock configured to lock the outer needle shield in the safety position. |
| US11878154B2 |
Needle shield puller for drug delivery system
A device for removing a protective shield such as a needle shield is disclosed. The device includes a cup shaped body with a sidewall, a distal bottom wall and a proximal opening. The protective shield is insertable into the cup shaped body through its proximal opening. Fingers are disposed opposite each other in openings in the sidewall. The fingers are flexibly coupled with the sidewall at a proximal end of the finger and can be resiliently biased inwardly to engage the protective shield. Each finger includes at least one projection for engaging the protective shield. The fingers may also include a distal engagement surface for engaging a lip on the protective shield. |
| US11878153B2 |
Portable infusion pump
The present invention relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a housing, a compartment inside said housing for positioning a medicament container, an injection needle arranged to said housing, being connectable to said medicament container for delivering a dose of medicament, a manually operated activation mechanism for activating said device, an actuation mechanism operably connected to said activation mechanism and arranged to, upon activation of said activation mechanism, extend said injection needle from a first position inside said housing to a second position wherein a penetration of a patient is performed, a plunger rod arranged in said housing capable of acting on said medicament container for delivering a dose of medicament through said injection needle, a driver capable of acting on said plunger rod for delivering a dose of medicament. The invention is characterised in that said device comprises a needle cover operably arranged in said housing from a first position inside said housing to a second extended position outside said housing for shielding said injection needle when said injection needle is in said second position. |
| US11878152B2 |
Determining a status of an injection
An electronic device comprising: a housing for attachment to an injection device; a first sensor assembly comprising a first coil and two magnets of opposite polarity, wherein the first coil is configured to provide a first voltage pulse as a first Wiegand wire of the injection device moves from a first position proximate to one of the magnets of the first sensor assembly to a second position proximate to the other magnet of the first sensor assembly; and one or more processors configured to enter an enabled state from a sleep state after receiving the first voltage pulse from the first coil. |
| US11878151B2 |
Intelligent medication delivery systems and methods for dose setting and dispensing monitoring
Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed for administering and tracking medicine to patients and providing health management capabilities for patients and caregivers. In some aspects, an intelligent medicine administering system includes a medicine injection device having a multi-channel encoder that detects fault conditions (e.g., such as open or short circuits) and a patient user's companion device including a software application operable to implement algorithms for detecting faults and communication loss and alerting the patient user for safety and fail-safes of the medicine injection device. |
| US11878150B2 |
Medicament injection device
The present disclosure relates to medicament injection devices. An injection device includes: a movable dosage programming component comprising a rotary encoder system having a predefined angular periodicity, a sensor arrangement including a first optical sensor configured to detect movement of the movable dosage programming component relative to the sensor arrangement during dosing of a medicament, wherein the first optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a first frequency, a second optical sensor configured to detect movement of the rotary encoder system relative to the second optical sensor wherein the second optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency, and a processor arrangement configured to, based on the detected movement, determine a medicament dosage administered by the injection device. |
| US11878145B2 |
Closed loop control of physiological glucose
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling physiological glucose concentrations in a patient using a closed loop artificial pancreas. The systems and methods may utilize a controller with control logic operative to execute a multi-model predictive controller algorithm to determine a medication dose to the patient. |
| US11878144B2 |
Devices and methods for protecting a user from a sharp tip of a medical needle
Devices for protecting a user from a sharp tip of a medical needle includes a central body portion, a medical needle having a sharp tip, a pair of wings in attachment to the central body portion. The medical needle includes a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to at least one of a long axis of the central body portion and the delivery tube. The pair of wings are selectively positionable in a first position in which the pair of wings are spaced apart from the medical needle and a second position in which the pair of wings are proximate the medical needle. A mechanical fastener is disposed on at least one of the pair of wings, the mechanical fastener configured to selectively attach the pair of wings together in the second position with the medical needle positioned therebetween. Methods of using the device including administering medicinal fluids. |
| US11878143B2 |
Subcutaneous infusion device
An infusion system having an integrated inserter and infusion set (10) for containing and placing a flexible catheter (40), and a retractable introducer needle (26), wherein the catheter (40) is isolated from movement after placement. The integrated inserter and infusion set (10) includes a hub (20), having a user push button (30) to activate the device for catheter (40) placement. An adhesive liner (34) can be provided to cover an adhesive layer (36), such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), on the bottom of the device (10). |
| US11878142B2 |
Infusion system for short-lived radiopharmaceuticals
A non-surgical method of delivering a liquid radioactive solution from a source to a recipient comprising the steps of: determining a desired recipient level of radioactivity and recipient volume of the radioactive solution to be delivered to the recipient, providing a first valve having a waste position and a recipient position, providing a bolus conduit, a waste conduit and a recipient conduit, each conduit having a valve end being connected to said first valve, so that the first valve can establish a waste flow path in the waste position and a recipient flow path in the recipient position, the recipient flow path being different from said waste flow path, the bolus conduit comprising a measuring section and an internal volume, the internal volume being approximately equal to the desired recipient volume of the radioactive solution to be delivered to the recipient, arranging said first valve in the waste position, transporting a first amount of said radioactive solution through said waste flow path, the first amount of said radioactive solution having an initial level of radioactivity that is at least approximately equal to or higher than the desired recipient level of radioactivity and an initial volume that is larger than the internal volume of said bolus conduit, providing a radiation detector, the radiation detector being operable to measure a level of radioactivity of the radioactive solution in said measuring section, measuring a reference level of radioactivity of said radioactive solution present in said measuring section, wherein when the reference level of radioactivity is approximately equal to an injection level of radioactivity, the method further comprises the steps of: arranging the first valve in the recipient position, and transporting the radioactive solution present in the bolus conduit through the recipient flow path. |
| US11878126B2 |
Mood sensing sharing device based system and intervention for symptoms of stress
A mood sensing sharing device (MSSD) powered intervention system, which consists of a smart ring and a paired mobile device is disclosed. The smart ring comprises a mood stone which is configured to display a color that is indicative of a wearer's current emotional state. The smart ring sends current color information for the mood stone to an application on a paired mobile device. The application on the paired mobile device displays one or more guided complementary mitigations (e.g., deep breathing, yoga, meditation, prayer, or other similar relaxation technique) in response to the received mood stone color information. |