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US08759237B2	Lithium silicate glass ceramic and glass with transition metal oxide The invention relates to a lithium silicate glass ceramic, which contains at least 8.5 wt.-% transition metal oxide selected from the group consisting of oxides of yttrium, oxides of transition metals with an atomic number from 41 to 79 and mixtures of these oxides. The invention also relates to a corresponding lithium silicate glass, a process for the preparation of the glass ceramic and of the glass as well as their use.
US08759234B2	Deposited material and method of formation A system and method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. An embodiment comprises forming a deposited layer using an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process. The ALD process may utilize a first precursor for a first time period, a first purge for a second time period longer than the first time period, a second precursor for a third time period longer than the first time period, and a second purge for a fourth time period longer than the third time period.
US08759233B2	Method for fabricating semiconductor device A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a metal layer on a substrate, forming a plurality of layers of a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) element on the metal layer, forming a carbon layer including a hole, wherein the hole penetrates through the carbon layer, forming a metal pattern in the hole of the carbon layer, removing the carbon layer; and patterning the plurality of layers of the MTJ element using the metal pattern as an etching mask.
US08759230B2	Treatment of a substrate with a liquid medium The invention relates to an arrangement of electronic semiconductor components on a carrier system for treating the semiconductor components with a liquid medium. A semiconductor component is detachably mounted on the carrier system with the active side thereof in such a way that the arrangement comprises a gap at least in the edge region and partially between the semiconductor components and the carrier system. The aim of the invention is to provide a detachable arrangement of electronic semiconductor components on a mechanically stable carrier system for safely handling the semiconductor components during the production process, wherein the capillarity of the gap between the semiconductor components and the carrier system is reduced in a controlled manner, thus preventing the damaging effect of a liquid medium seeping into the gap. To this end, the surface of the carrier system is shaped in such a way that the gap is widened along the entire edge region thereof.
US08759228B2	Chemistry and compositions for manufacturing integrated circuits In the manufacture of integrated circuits, reactive compositions that include a reactive etchant species and an oxygen-containing species can provide selective removal of target material and can reduce contamination of gas delivery lines.
US08759224B2	Method of forming a pattern structure for a semiconductor device In a method of forming a pattern structure, a cut-off portion of the node-separated line of a semiconductor device is formed by a double patterning process by using a connection portion of the sacrificial mask pattern and the mask pattern to thereby improve alignment margin. The alignment margin between the mask pattern and the sacrificial mask pattern is increased to an amount of the length of the connection portion of the sacrificial mask pattern. The lines adjacent to the node-separated line include a protrusion portion protruding toward the cut-off portion of the separated line.
US08759222B2	Method for fabrication of semiconductor device Disclosed herein is a method for fabrication of semiconductor device involving a first step of coating the substrate with a double-layered insulating film in laminate structure having the skeletal structure of inorganic material and a second step of etching the upper layer of the insulating film as far as the lower layer of the insulating film. In the method for fabrication of semiconductor device, the first step is carried out in such a way that the skeletal structure is incorporated with a pore-forming material of hydrocarbon compound so that one layer of the insulating film contains more carbon than the other layer of the insulating film.
US08759219B2	Planarization method applied in process of manufacturing semiconductor component A planarization method of manufacturing a semiconductor component is provided. A dielectric layer is formed above a substrate and defines a trench therein. A barrier layer and a metal layer are formed in sequence in the trench. A first planarization process is applied to the metal layer by using a first reactant so that a portion of the metal layer is removed. An etching rate of the first reactant to the metal layer is greater than that of the first reactant to the barrier layer. A second planarization process is applied to the barrier layer and the metal layer by using a second reactant so that a portion of the barrier layer and the metal layer are removed to expose the dielectric layer. An etching rate of the second reactant to the barrier layer is greater than that of the second reactant to the metal layer.
US08759218B2	Chemical mechanical polishing process A chemical mechanical polishing process includes placing a substrate on a first polishing pad of a first platen, wherein the substrate has a bulk metal layer and a barrier layer; polishing the bulk metal layer by using the first polishing pad having a hardness of above 50 (Shore D) until the barrier layer is exposed; polishing the barrier layer on a second polishing pad of a second platen after removing the bulk metal layer, wherein the second polishing pad has a hardness ranging between 40 and 50 (Shore D) and includes an upper layer and a lower backing layer and the upper layer has a hardness less than 50 (Shore D).
US08759212B2	Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing semiconductor device A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: forming a cap insulating film, including Si and C, on a substrate; forming an organic silica film, having a composition ratio of the number of carbon atoms to the number of silicon atoms higher than that of the cap insulating film, on the cap insulating film; and forming two or more concave portions, having different opening diameters, in the organic silica film, by plasma processing in which mixed gas including inert gas, N-containing gas, fluorocarbon gas and oxidant gas is used.
US08759211B2	Electronic device, conductive composition, metal filling apparatus, and electronic device manufacturing method A method includes applying, between connection conductors of adjacent substrates, a junction material containing the first metal or alloy component and the second metal or alloy component having a higher melting point than said first metal or alloy component. The method further includes melting the junction material by a heat treatment.
US08759210B2	Control of silver in C4 metallurgy with plating process A solder structure for joining an IC chip to a package substrate, and method of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a structure is formed which includes a wafer having a plurality of solder structures disposed above the wafer. A ball limiting metallurgy (BLM) layer disposed beneath each of the solder structures, above the wafer. At least one of the plurality of solder structures has a first composition, and at least another of the plurality of solder structures has a second composition.
US08759201B2	Method of forming high growth rate, low resistivity germanium film on silicon substrate A method of forming a doped semiconductor layer on a substrate is provided. A foundation layer having a crystal structure compatible with a thermodynamically favored crystal structure of the doped semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate and annealed, or surface annealed, to substantially crystallize the surface of the foundation layer. The doped semiconductor layer is formed on the foundation layer. Each layer may be formed by vapor deposition processes such as CVD. The foundation layer may be germanium and the doped semiconductor layer may be phosphorus doped germanium.
US08759198B2	Accelerated furnace ramp rates for reduced slip A method for fabricating an integrated circuit (IC) includes initial oxidizing of a semiconductor surface of a substrate. The substrate is heated after the initial oxidizing using a plurality of furnace processing steps which each include a peak processing temperature between 800° C. and 1300° C. The furnace processing steps include at least one accelerated processing step having an accelerated ramp portion in a temperature range between 800° C. and 1250° C. providing an accelerated ramp-up rate and/or an \|accelerated ramp-down rate\| of at least (≧) 5.5° C./min.
US08759197B2	Multi-step and asymmetrically shaped laser beam scribing Methods of dicing substrates by both laser scribing and plasma etching. A method includes laser ablating material layers, the ablating leading with a first irradiance and following with a second irradiance, different than the first. An asymmetrically shaped beam having an asymmetrical spatial profile along the direction of travel, multiple passes of a beam adjusted to have different irradiance levels, and multiple laser beams having various irradiance levels may be utilized to ablate at least a mask with the first irradiance and expose the substrate with the second irradiance.
US08759196B2	Method for preparing a substrate by implantation and irradiation A method for preparing a substrate for detaching a layer by irradiation of the substrate with a light flux for heating a buried region of the substrate and bringing about decomposition of the material of that region to detach the detachment layer. The method includes fabricating an intermediate substrate including a first buried layer, and a second covering layer that covers all or part of the first layer, with the covering layer being substantially transparent to the light flux and with the buried layer formed by implantation of particles into the substrate, followed by absorbing the flux, and selectively and adiabatically irradiating a treated region of the buried layer until at least partial decomposition of the material constituting it ensues.
US08759195B2	Optical device wafer processing method An optical device layer (ODL) in an optical device wafer is transferred to a transfer substrate. The ODL is formed on the front side of an epitaxy substrate through a buffer layer. The ODL is partitioned by a plurality of crossing streets to define regions where a plurality of optical devices are formed. The transfer substrate is bonded to the front side of the ODL, and the epitaxy substrate is cut along crossing streets into a plurality of blocks. A laser beam is applied to the epitaxy substrate from the back side of the epitaxy substrate to the unit of the optical device wafer and the transfer substrate in the condition where the focal point of the laser beam is set in the buffer layer, thereby decomposing the buffer layer. The epitaxy substrate divided into the plurality of blocks is peeled off from the ODL.
US08759194B2	Device structures compatible with fin-type field-effect transistor technologies Device structures, design structures, and fabrication methods for fin-type field-effect transistor integrated circuit technologies. First and second fins, which constitute electrodes of the device structure, are each comprised of a first semiconductor material. The second fin is formed adjacent to the first fin to define a gap separating the first and second fins. Positioned in the gap is a layer comprised of a second semiconductor material.
US08759192B2	Semiconductor device having wiring and capacitor made by damascene method and its manufacture A wiring trench is formed in an interlayer insulating film partway in the depth direction of the interlayer insulating film. A via hole is formed extending from the bottom of the wiring trench to the bottom of the interlayer insulating film. A capacitor recess is formed reaching the bottom of the interlayer insulating film. A conductive member is embedded in the wiring trench and via hole. A capacitor is embedded in the capacitor recess, including a lower electrode, a capacitor dielectric film and an upper electrode. The lower electrode is made of the same material as that of the conductive member and disposed along the bottom and side surface of the capacitor recess. A concave portion is formed on an upper surface of the lower electrode, and the capacitor dielectric film covers an inner surface of the concave portion. The upper electrode is embedded in the concave portion.
US08759191B2	Tunable semiconductor component provided with a current barrier Semiconductor component or device is provided which includes a current barrier element and for which the impedance may be tuned (i.e. modified, changed, etc.) using a focused heating source.
US08759187B2	Method of manufacturing silicon carbide semiconductor device A first impurity region is formed by ion implantation through a first opening formed in a mask layer. By depositing a spacer layer on an etching stop layer on which the mask layer has been provided, a mask portion having the mask layer and the spacer layer is formed. By anisotropically etching the spacer layer, a second opening surrounded by a second sidewall is formed in the mask portion. A second impurity region is formed by ion implantation through the second opening. An angle of the second sidewall with respect to a surface is 90°±10° across a height as great as a second depth. Thus, accuracy in extension of an impurity region can be enhanced.
US08759180B2	Methods for fabricating step gate electrode structures for field-effect transistors A method is disclosed for forming at least two semiconductor devices with different gate electrode thicknesses. After forming a gate dielectric region, and determining whether a first or second device formed on the gate dielectric region expects a relatively faster gate dopant diffusion rate, a gate electrode layer is formed on the gate dielectric region wherein the gate electrode layer has a step-structure in which a portion thereof for the first device has a relatively larger thickness than that for the second device if the first device has a relatively faster gate dopant diffusion rate.
US08759177B2	Pattern forming method According to one embodiment, firstly, an inversion pattern having a periodic pattern in which a first line pattern and a space are inversed and a non-periodic pattern arranged at an interval which is substantially equal to the width of the first line pattern from the end of the periodic pattern is formed above a processing object so as to correspond to the plurality of spaces between a plurality of first line patterns in a first pattern and the space between the first pattern and a second pattern. Next, a sidewall film is formed around the inversion pattern, and the periodic pattern is removed selectively. Thereafter, the processing object is etched using the sidewall pattern formed of the sidewall film and the non-periodic pattern surrounded by the sidewall film as masks.
US08759175B2	Flash memory structure with enhanced capacitive coupling coefficient ratio (CCCR) and method for fabrication thereof A flash memory structure having an enhanced capacitive coupling coefficient ratio (CCCR) may be fabricated in a self-aligned manner while using a semiconductor substrate that has an active region that is recessed within an aperture with respect to an isolation region that surrounds the active region. The flash memory structure includes a floating gate that does not rise above the isolation region, and that preferably consists of a single layer that has a U shape. The U shape facilitates the enhanced capacitive coupling coefficient ratio.
US08759171B2	Field controlled diode with positively biased gate An integrated circuit containing a field controlled diode which includes a p-type channel region between an upper gate and a lower n-type depletion gate, a p-type anode in a p-type anode well abutting the channel region, and an n-type cathode in a p-type anode well abutting the channel region opposite from the anode well. An n-type lower gate link connects the lower gate to the surface of the substrate. A surface control element is located at the surface of the channel region between the cathode and the upper gate. A process of forming the integrated circuit containing the field controlled diode is described.
US08759170B2	Hafnium tantalum oxynitride dielectric Electronic apparatus and methods may include a hafnium tantalum oxynitride film on a substrate for use in a variety of electronic systems. The hafnium tantalum oxynitride film may be structured as one or more monolayers. The hafnium tantalum oxynitride film may be formed using atomic layer deposition. Metal electrodes may be disposed on a dielectric containing a hafnium tantalum oxynitride film.
US08759167B2	Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same An object is to improve field effect mobility of a thin film transistor using an oxide semiconductor. Another object is to suppress increase in off current even in a thin film transistor with improved field effect mobility. In a thin film transistor using an oxide semiconductor layer, by forming a semiconductor layer having higher electrical conductivity and a smaller thickness than the oxide semiconductor layer between the oxide semiconductor layer and a gate insulating layer, field effect mobility of the thin film transistor can be improved, and increase in off current can be suppressed.
US08759165B2	Manufacturing method of array substrate A manufacturing method of an array substrate includes the following steps. A first conductive layer, a gate insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, an etching stop layer, and a first patterned photoresist are successively formed on a substrate. The etching stop layer and the semiconductor layer uncovered by the first patterned photoresist are then removed by a first etching process. A patterned gate insulating layer and a patterned etching stop layer are then formed through a second etching process. The first conductive layer uncovered by the patterned gate insulating layer is then removed to form a gate electrode. The semiconductor layer uncovered by the patterned etching stop layer is then removed to form a patterned semiconductor layer and partially expose the patterned gate insulating layer.
US08759159B2	Integrated circuit packaging system with electrical interface and method of manufacture thereof A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: forming an isolated contact having a contact protrusion, the contact protrusion having a lower protrusion surface, an upper protrusion surface, and a protrusion sidewall; forming a die paddle, adjacent to the isolated contact, having a die paddle protrusion, the die paddle protrusion having a lower die protrusion surface, an upper die protrusion surface, and a die protrusion sidewall; depositing a contact pad on the contact protrusion; depositing a die paddle pad on the die paddle protrusion; coupling an integrated circuit die to the contact protrusion; and molding an encapsulation on the integrated circuit die.
US08759156B2	Method of producing laminated device A method of producing a laminate insert package includes providing a first metal layer, printing a first dielectric layer on the first metal layer, providing a second metal layer, printing a second dielectric layer on the second metal layer, and printing a dielectric spacer layer on the first dielectric layer. At least one semiconductor chip is attached to either the first or the second metal layer. A first layer assembly comprising the first metal layer, the first dielectric layer, the dielectric spacer layer and a second layer assembly comprising the second metal layer and the second dielectric layer are brought together. The first and second layer assemblies are laminated to form a laminate insert package, whereby the at least one semiconductor chip is embedded within the laminate insert package.
US08759154B2	TCE compensation for package substrates for reduced die warpage assembly A method for assembling die packages includes attaching contacts on a first side of a plurality of first die to substrate pads on a top surface of a composite carrier. The composite carrier includes a package substrate including at least one embedded metal layer having its bottom surface secured to a semiconductor wafer. The composite carrier minimizes effects of the CTE mismatch between the die and the package substrate during assembly reduces warpage of the die. After the attaching, the semiconductor wafer is removed from the package substrate. Electrically conductive connectors are attached to the bottom surface of the package substrate, and the package substrate is sawed to form a plurality of singulated die packages.
US08759150B2	Approach for bonding dies onto interposers A method includes providing an interposer wafer including a substrate, and a plurality of through-substrate vias (TSVs) extending from a front surface of the substrate into the substrate. A plurality of dies is bonded onto a front surface of the interposer wafer. After the step of bonding the plurality of dies, a grinding is performed on a backside of the substrate to expose the plurality of TSVs. A plurality of metal bumps is formed on a backside of the interposer wafer and electrically coupled to the plurality of TSVs.
US08759149B2	Encapsulated micro-electro-mechanical device, in particular a MEMS acoustic transducer An encapsulated micro-electro-mechanical device, wherein a MEMS chip is encapsulated by a package formed by a first, a second, and a third substrates that are bonded together. The first substrate has a main surface bearing the MEMS chip, the second substrate is bonded to the first substrate and defines a chamber surrounding the MEMS chip, and the third substrate is bonded to the second substrate and upwardly closes the chamber. A grid or mesh structure of electrically conductive material is formed in or on the third substrate and overlies the MEMS chip; the second substrate has a conductive connection structure coating the walls of the chamber, and the first substrate incorporates an electrically conductive region, which forms, together with the conductive layer and the grid or mesh structure, a Faraday cage.
US08759147B2	Semiconductor packages and methods of fabricating the same Provided are a semiconductor package and a method of fabricating the same. In one embodiment, to fabricate a semiconductor package, a wafer having semiconductor chips fabricated therein is provided. A heat sink layer is formed over the wafer. The heat sink layer contacts top surfaces of the semiconductor chips. Thereafter, the plurality of semiconductor chips are singulated from the wafer.
US08759143B1	Semiconductor constructions, memory arrays, methods of forming semiconductor constructions and methods of forming memory arrays Some embodiments include methods of forming semiconductor constructions. Carbon-containing material is formed over oxygen-sensitive material. The carbon-containing material and oxygen-sensitive material together form a structure having a sidewall that extends along both the carbon-containing material and the oxygen-sensitive material. First protective material is formed along the sidewall. The first protective material extends across an interface of the carbon-containing material and the oxygen-sensitive material, and does not extend to a top region of the carbon-containing material. Second protective material is formed across the top of the carbon-containing material, with the second protective material having a common composition to the first protective material. The second protective material is etched to expose an upper surface of the carbon-containing material. Some embodiments include semiconductor constructions, memory arrays and methods of forming memory arrays.
US08759140B2	Solar cell and method for manufacturing the same The present invention relates to a solar cell. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type on the substrate, first and second anti-reflection layers that are sequentially positioned on the emitter layer, a first electrode electrically connected to the emitter layer, first to third passivation layers that are sequentially positioned on the substrate, each of the first to third passivation layers including a plurality of exposed portions, and a plurality of second electrodes electrically connected to portions of the substrate exposed by the plurality of exposed portions.
US08759136B2	Method for creating monocrystalline piezoresistors An electrically insulating sheathing for a piezoresistor and a semiconductor material are provided such that the piezoresistor is able to be used in the high temperature range, e.g., for measurements at higher ambient temperatures than 200° C. A doped resistance area is initially laterally delineated by at least one circumferential essentially vertical trench and is undercut by etching over the entire area. An electrically insulating layer is then created on the wall of the trench and the undercut area, so that the resistance area is electrically insulated from the adjacent semiconductor material by the electrically insulating layer.
US08759135B2	Method of manufacturing camera module by breaking insulating film According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a camera module includes, disposing a first member on the image sensor, the first member includes a first non-conductor, a first metal film covering the first non-conductor, and a first insulation film covering the first metal film, disposing a second member on or above the first member, the second member includes a second non-conductor, a second metal film covering the second non-conductor, and a second insulation film covering the second metal film, and applying a predetermined voltage between the first member and the second member or between the image sensor and the second member, thereby breaking at least parts of the first insulation film and the second insulation film.
US08759134B2	Gallium-nitride-on-diamond wafers and devices, and methods of manufacture Methods for integrating wide-gap semiconductors, and specifically, gallium nitride epilayers with synthetic diamond substrates are disclosed. Diamond substrates are created by depositing synthetic diamond onto a nucleating layer deposited or formed on a layered structure that comprises at least one layer made out of gallium nitride. Methods for manufacturing GaN-on-diamond wafers with low bow and high crystalline quality are disclosed along with preferred choices for manufacturing GaN-on-diamond wafers and chips tailored to specific applications.
US08759131B2	Light-emitting device and method for manufacturing light-emitting device Techniques are provided for manufacturing a light-emitting device having high internal quantum efficiency, consuming less power, having high luminance, and having high reliability. The techniques include forming a conductive light-transmitting oxide layer comprising a conductive light-transmitting oxide material and silicon oxide, forming a barrier layer in which density of the silicon oxide is higher than that in the conductive light-transmitting oxide layer over the conductive light-transmitting oxide layer, forming an anode having the conductive light-transmitting oxide layer and the barrier layer, heating the anode under a vacuum atmosphere, forming an electroluminescent layer over the heated anode, and forming a cathode over the electroluminescent layer. According to the techniques, the barrier layer is formed between the electroluminescent layer and the conductive light-transmitting oxide layer.
US08759128B2	Light emitting diode (LED) die having recessed electrode and light extraction structures and method of fabrication A light emitting diode (LED) die includes a semiconductor substrate having an n-type confinement layer, a multiple quantum well (MQW) layer in electrical contact with the n-type confinement layer configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, a p-type confinement layer in electrical contact with the multiple quantum well (MQW) layer; multiple light extraction structures on the n-type confinement layer configured to scatter the electromagnetic radiation; and an electrode in a recess embedded in the n-type confinement layer proximate to the light extraction structures. A method of fabrication includes: forming the semiconductor substrate; forming a recess in the n-type confinement layer having sidewalls and a planar bottom surface; forming an electrode in the recess comprising a conductive material conforming to the sidewalls and to the bottom surface of the recess; planarizing the electrode; and forming a plurality of light extraction structures in the n-type confinement layer proximate to the electrode.
US08759115B2	Assay device An assay device for performing an assay on a liquid sample using a detection conjugate capable of binding to an antigen and containing a label. The device includes a substrate surface having a sample addition zone, a reaction zone and an absorbing zone, the zones being connected by at least one fluid passage, wherein the device has a first functionality verifying feature located between the sample addition zone and the reaction zone, and a second functionality verifying feature located within the absorbing zone. Both functionality verifying features are capable of undergoing a detectable change when contacted by the sample, in which the assay device further includes at least one alignment verification zone. There is further provided a kit of parts and a method of conducting an assay.
US08759113B2	Device for receiving a liquid and also device for applying liquids on sample carriers and method for this purpose Methods and apparatus providing for receiving liquids and for applying liquids on sample carriers.
US08759104B2	Cationic lipids The invention provides a cationic lipid comprising: (i) one head group, comprising one or more amino acids, in which at least one amino acid has a side chain that comprises a cationic moiety or a cationic precursor; (ii) a linking moiety of formula (5): —(HNR5)2NC(O)R3C(O)— (5), wherein: each R5 is independently an optionally substituted C1-4 alkylene moiety; and R3 is an optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene moiety; and (iii) two lipophilic moieties, wherein the head group and each of the lipophilic moieties are connected to the linking moiety through amide linkages.
US08759103B2	Polynucleotide delivering complex for target cell The present invention provides a polynucleotide delivery system including a cationic polymer to which a rabies virus glycoprotein (RVG) peptide is bound, wherein the cationic polymer includes a biodegradable bond, and a method of delivering polynucleotides to a target cell by using the delivery system.
US08759101B2	Compositions and related methods for modulating alkaloid production by controlling PMT promoter activation mediated by transcriptional factors ERF and MYC Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
US08759100B2	Method of cell culture This invention provides a means for modifying surface properties of a cell culture substrate under specific conditions, to thereby regulate regions to which cells are allowed to adhere or are not allowed to adhere, depending on cell type. This invention relates to a method of cell culture comprising steps of: applying a positive potential to a conductive region of a substrate comprising a base material having a conductive region and a non-cell-adhesive membrane coupled thereto with the aid of silane, so as to separate the non-cell-adhesive membrane from the substrate; and culturing cells in a region from which the non-cell-adhesive membrane has been separated.
US08759099B2	Pancreatic islet separation method, and protective solution for protecting pancreatic islet tissue The disclosed islet isolation method comprises: an injection step of injecting a preservation solution into the pancreatic duct of an excised pancreas; a preservation step of immersing the pancreas into an immersion fluid for preservation; a digestion step of breaking down the pancreas to provide pancreatic tissue; and a purification step of immersing the pancreatic tissue in a purification solution to provide islets. The digestion step consists of: an enzyme injection step of injecting an enzyme solution containing a digestion enzyme into the pancreas; a digestion initiation step of activating the digestion enzyme; a digestion termination step of inactivating the digestion enzyme; and a collection step of collecting the broken-down pancreatic tissue. The islet isolation method is characterized in that, by adding a neutrophil elastase inhibitor to the system before the digestion initiation step, the neutrophil elastase inhibitor is present inside the pancreas at the time point of starting the digestion initiation step. By using the above method and a protective solution which can be used in the method, islets having a size and shape suitable for transplantation can be obtained in high yields.
US08759097B2	Inhibition of dynamin related protein 1 to promote cell death The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing cell proliferation and/or promoting cell death by inhibiting Drp1. It is based, at least in part, on the discoveries that (i) Drp1 disruption-induced mitochondrial hyperfusion is functionally linked to the cell cycle regulation apparatus, so that Drp1 inhibition results in a disruption of the cell cycle and DNA aberrancies; (ii) inhibition of both Drp1 and ATR are synthetic lethal causing increased DNA damage and apoptotic cell death; and (iii) even in resistant cell lines, Drp1 inhibitor (e.g., mdivi-1) together with a second antiproliferative agent (e.g., cisplatin or carboplatin) act synergistically to promote apoptosis. Accordingly, the present invention provides for novel anticancer strategies.
US08759091B2	Gene reporter assay, kit and cells with improved sensitivity and/or specificity for determining the level of an extracellular signal The present invention provides a reporter gene containing cell line with increased specificity and/or sensitivity for a particular extracellular signal of interest so that it can be used in a gene-reporter assay to accurately determine the presence and/or level of the extracellular signal of interest in the presence of other extracellular signals that are capable of activating the same signal transduction pathway as the extracellular signal of interest or that are capable of activating another signal transduction pathway capable of modulating the transcription of the reporter gene.
US08759086B2	Methods for generating or increasing revenues from crops The present invention provides methods of doing business and providing services. For example, methods of increasing the revenue of crops are provided. To this end, the method includes the use of a nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and mini chromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells.
US08759083B2	Bioreactor for methanization of biomass having a high solids fraction A bioreactor having improved gas yield is described, wherein the necessary residence time of the biomass in the digestion tank is reduced. During the fermentation of dry, i.e. non-pumpable biomass, percolating juices, so-called percolate, is generated as a result of the moisture contained in the biomass, which percolate is withdrawn via a drainage system and, if necessary, recirculated from the top onto the biomass to be fermented. It has now been found that the biomass yield is significantly increased—in the region of between 10% and 40%—when the resultant percolate is not immediately withdrawn by way of the drainage system, but is accumulated in the digestion tank up to a specific level. This is achieved by a technical device wherein the digestion tank is liquid-tight, i.e. also the flap for loading and unloading the digestion tank must be liquid-tight and also be designed in a correspondingly solid manner in order to withstand the resultant liquid pressure. By linking the existing percolate drainage system with a percolate control system it is possible to adjust and control the liquid level of the percolate in the fermenting biomass in such a way that the biogas generation rate or the biogas yield is maximized.
US08759081B2	Microfluidic element with multi-functional measuring chamber for the analysis of a fluid sample A test element, analytical system and method for optical analysis of fluid samples is provided. The test element has a substrate and a microfluidic channel structure, which is enclosed by the substrate and a cover layer. The channel structure has a measuring chamber with an inlet opening. The test element has a first level, which faces the cover layer, and a second level, which interconnects with the first level such that the first level is positioned between the cover layer and the second level. A part of the measuring chamber extending through the first level forms a measuring zone connecting with a part of the measuring chamber that extends partially into the second level, forming a mixing zone. Optical analysis of fluid samples is carried out by light guided through the first level parallel to the cover layer, such that the light traverses the measuring zone along an optical axis.
US08759080B2	Back side plate illumination for biological growth plate scanner A biological growth plate scanner includes a multi-color illumination system that illuminates a biological growth plate with different illumination colors. A monochromatic image capture device captures images of the biological growth plate during illumination of the growth plate with each of the illumination colors. A processor combines the images to form a composite multi-color image, and/or individual components of the composite image, and analyzes the composite image to produce an analytical result such as a colony count or a presence/absence result. The biological growth plate scanner may include both front and back illumination components. The back illumination component may include a diffuser element disposed under the biological growth plate. The diffuser element receives light from one or more laterally disposed illumination sources, and distributes the light to illuminate a back side of the biological growth plate. The illumination sources in the front and back illumination components may take the form of sets of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that can be independently controlled by the processor.
US08759078B2	Biochemical reaction cassette and detection apparatus for biochemical reaction cassette A biochemical reaction cassette comprises: a substrate carrying probes immobilized thereon, the probes being adapted to be specifically bound to a target substance; a reaction space forming member for forming a reaction space with the substrate; an elastic member; and an anchor member for supporting the substrate so as to keep it movable relative to the reaction space forming member by way of the elastic member.
US08759076B2	Method and apparatus for detecting an electric field fluctuation associated with the permeabilization of a bacterial cell wall A sensor for detecting an electric field fluctuation associated with the permeabilization of a bacterial cell wall comprises a substrate, at least two electrodes integrated on the substrate, an amplifier integrated on the substrate, and a processor electrically connected to the amplifier to analyze the amplified signal. The substrate and the at least two electrodes define a well between the at least two electrodes, and the at least two electrodes being configured to generate a signal in response to an electric field fluctuation in close proximity to the well or the electrodes triggered when at least one antibacterial agent associated with the well contacts a cognate target. The amplifier is configured to generate an amplified signal in response to the signal. In addition, the processor is electrically connected to the amplifier to analyze the amplified signal.
US08759074B2	Device for applying electromagnetic energy to a reactive medium The invention relates to a device (7) for applying electromagnetic energy to a reactive medium, with said device being designed to be connected to an electromagnetic radiation generator using a means of transmission (4) of said radiation, with the device being remarkable in that it includes at least one loss transmission line (70) that features an interface that transfers electromagnetic energy towards the reactive medium, with said transfer interface being arranged so as to assure, throughout the length of the said line, a pre-determined distribution cross-section for the density of the electromagnetic energy delivered to said medium by said line. The invention also relates to a device for processing, by electromagnetic radiation, of a reactive medium including such an application device. The present invention can be applied to the sector of devices for thermal treatment of a reactive medium, specifically by microwave or high-frequency radiation.
US08759069B2	Contaminant control in Zymomonas fermentation using hop acids Contamination was controlled in fermentations using Zymomonas mobilis as the biocatalyst, without negative impact on fermentation production, by the addition of hop acids. The effective concentration of hop acids was found to be dependent upon the type of fermentation medium used.
US08759068B2	System for fermentation using algae The system for fermentation using algae of the present invention includes a first reactor and a second reactor being in fluid communication with each other. A first valve placed between the first reactor and the second reactor controls the fluid connection between the reactors. A gas inlet, in fluid connection to the first reactor, is located at an end opposite the second reactor. A devolatization unit or cell lysis chamber is connected to the second reactor by a second valve. A biomass stream having gas, liquid and biosolids contents passes through the first reactor with gas. The biomass stream mixes and dissolves the gas in the reactors. The cellular structure of the biomass stream ruptures in the devolatization unit, allowing the processed materials, such as oil, gas, and biosolids, to be harvested for use.
US08759067B2	Polynucleotides encoding engineered plant cysteine proteases and their uses The present invention relates to potato virus NIa protease variants or fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using the foregoing.
US08759065B2	Protein and DNA sequence encoding a cold adapted subtilisin-like activity Nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted subtilisin-like activity protein, insolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Polaribacter sp) that can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and commercial purposes including laundry detergents, food processing, leather processing and skin care products. Nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the cold adapted subtilisin-like protein are also described.
US08759062B2	DNA polymerases with increased 3′- mismatch discrimination Disclosed are mutant DNA polymerases having increased 3′-mismatch discrimination relative to a corresponding, unmodified polymerase. The mutant polymerases are useful in a variety of disclosed primer extension methods. Also disclosed are related compositions, including recombinant nucleic acids, vectors, and host cells, which are useful, e.g., for production of the mutant DNA polymerases.
US08759054B2	DNA loaded supported gold nanoparticles, process for the preparation and use thereof The present invention relates to DNA loaded gold nanoparticles embedded in sharp carbonaceous carriers useful for higher DNA delivery efficiently into plants. These nanogold embedded carbon matrices are prepared by heat treatment of biogenic intracellular gold nanoparticles. The DNA delivery efficiency is tested on model plants. These materials reveal good dispersion of the transport material, producing a greater number of GUS foci per unit area. The added advantages of the composite carrier are the lower plasmid and gold requirements. Plant cell damage with the prepared carbon supported particles is very minimal and can be gauged from the increased plant regeneration and transformation efficiency compared to that of the commercial micrometer sized gold particles. This can be attributed to the sharp edges that the carbon supports possess, which lead to better piercing capabilities with minimum damage.
US08759053B2	Microbially-mediated method for synthesis of non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles The invention is directed to a method for producing non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, the method comprising: (a) subjecting a combination of reaction components to conditions conducive to microbially-mediated formation of non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein said combination of reaction components comprises i) anaerobic microbes, ii) a culture medium suitable for sustaining said anaerobic microbes, iii) a metal component comprising at least one type of metal ion, iv) a non-metal component containing at least one non-metal selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and As, and v) one or more electron donors that provide donatable electrons to said anaerobic microbes during consumption of the electron donor by said anaerobic microbes; and (b) isolating said non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, which contain at least one of said metal ions and at least one of said non-metals. The invention is also directed to non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticle compositions produced as above and having distinctive properties.
US08759051B2	Control of contaminant microorganisms in fermentation processes with peroxygen-releasing compounds A method for controlling growth of contaminant microorganisms in a fermentation process using a nitrogen-free peroxygen-releasing compound. The method comprises adding the nitrogen-free peroxygen-releasing compound to one or more steps of a fermentation process. In this method, the a nitrogen-free peroxygen-releasing compound may be added to one or more components of a fermentation broth comprising inoculant, fermentable sugar and process water.
US08759047B2	Process for fermentation of syngas from indirect gasification Ethanol and other liquid products are produced from biomass using indirect gasification of the biomass to produce a syngas containing CO2, CO, H2 and methane that passes the syngas without substantial removal of the methane to a fermentation zone for the conversion of the CO and CO2 and H2 to ethanol and the production of a methane rich stream followed by the methane reforming of the methane rich stream to produce additional CO and CO2 and H2 that passes to the fermentation zone.
US08759043B2	Biocatalytic production of ambroxan The invention relates to a process for the biocatalytic production of ambroxan by means of a polypeptide with the activity of a homofarnesol-ambroxan cyclase, which are a novel class of enzymes.
US08759032B2	Genetically engineered strain WSJ-IA for producing isovaleryl spiramycin I A genetically engineered strain WSJ-IA for producing isovaleryl spiramycin I. Also provided is a method for preparing the strain, including the steps of: (a) constructing a recombinant plasmid including a double gene ist-acyB2; (b) transforming the plasmid into an isovaleryl spiramycin I-producing strain to obtain the strain WSJ-IA. The level of isovaleryl spiramycin I produced by fermentation of the strain WSJ-IA is increased 1.7 times and the fermentation potency thereof increased 4.14 times in comparison with the strain exclusively including a single gene ist.
US08759027B2	Production and purification of IL-29 The expression vectors and methods using an E. coli expression system for the large scale production of IL-29 are described. The vectors utilize the IL-29 coding sequence with specific changes in nucleotides in order to optimize codons and mRNA secondary structure for translation in E. coli. Also included are methods of producing, purifying and pegylating an IL-29 polypeptide.
US08759026B2	Methods for increasing recovery of an ADAMTS activity from a cell culture supernatant The present invention provides culture mediums that are useful for the expression of ADAMTS proteins, such as ADAMTS13. Methods for the expression and purification of ADAMTS proteins are also provided. In some embodiments, the mediums and methods of the invention are useful for the expression of ADAMTS proteins having high specific activities. Also provided are ADAMTS, e.g., ADAMTS13, protein compositions with high specific activities, which are expressed and purified according to the methods provided herein.
US08759025B2	Humanized anti-CD47 antibody The present invention relates to humanized antibodies binding to CD47; diabodies binding to human CD47, characterized in that a disulfide bond exists between diabody-forming fragments; genes encoding any one of said antibodies; vectors containing said genes; host cells containing said vectors; processes for preparing antibodies comprising the step of culturing said host cells; and therapeutic agents for hematological disorders comprising said antibodies.
US08759024B2	Process for the production of riboflavin The invention relates to processes and means for the biotechnologically fermentative production of riboflavin (hereinafter also referred to as vitamin B2) and means for the implementation of this process, in particular a modified microbial host cell with increased riboflavin yield. The invention thus provides new processes and means for the regulation of the expression of enzyme activities involved in the riboflavin production of the host cell.
US08759019B2	Method for measuring the activity of proteases A method for determining the activity of proteases is provided. Fluorogenic substrates from which the fluorogen 7-amino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin is eliminated proved to be particularly advantageous for the activity measurement. These substrates make it possible for measurement in microtiter plates with a fluorescence reader and thus for the fluorimetric determination of such enzyme activities in blood serum.
US08759018B2	Method for determining treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation A method for determining an appropriate treatment option for a patient who has been diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) but who may have thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), by analyzing the amount and/or enzyme activity of a von Willebrand factor (vWF)-cleaving protease (ADAMTS13) and the amount of vWF in a patient that has been diagnosed with DIC is disclosed. Using the method of the present invention, a differential diagnosis of patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) can be made from among patients diagnosed with DIC, which could not previously be distinguished on the basis of only clinical findings or known markers. Also disclosed is a kit for determining an appropriate treatment option, the kit comprising an antibody or a fragment thereof which specifically binds to ADAMTS13.
US08759016B2	Multiparametric method for assessing immune system status The invention provides a multiparametric method of assessing the reaction of a patient's immune system to a test subject. The invention compares a patient sample reacted with a test sample and a third party sample and combines the assessments of the multiple parameters to correlate the test reaction with a clinical event.
US08759007B2	Method to produce a receptor chip using biotinylated protein The present invention provides a method for detecting modified LDL, abnormal cells or bacteria using an intermolecular interaction analysis method, in which a region involved in ligand recognition by a receptor is expressed, without modification or as a biotinylated protein, in cells or in a test tube, and thereafter, the expressed region or the expressed biotinylated protein is immobilized via avidin or streptavidin to a solid phase while the orientation thereof is maintained, and the immobilized protein is utilized; and a kit for detecting the modified LDL or the like.
US08759006B2	PSCA: prostate stem cell antigen and distinguishing androgen receptor negative prostate cancer from benign prostatic hyperplasia The invention provides a novel prostate cell-surface antigen, designated Prostate Stem Cell Antigen (PSCA), which is widely over-expressed across all stages of prostate cancer, including high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate tumors.
US08759004B2	Compounds and methods for detection of carcinomas and their precursor lesions The present invention relates to compounds and methods for detection and treatment of carcinomas and their precursor lesions. The invention provides DNase nucleic acids and polypeptides useful for the detection and treatment of carcinomas and their precursor lesions. The invention is more specifically related to a method for detection of carcinomas and their precursor lesions comprising the detection of the level and/or the subcellular localization of one or more DNase molecules in biological samples. Furthermore the present invention provides methods for early diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of the disease course of carcinomas and their precursor lesions as well as for the treatment of said lesions.
US08759002B2	Gene dosage analysis The present invention relates to methods of detecting the presence of a genetic polymorphism within two or more closely linked, homologous genes, for example α-thalassemia, in a sample using RT-PCR by subjecting the sample to separate amplification reactions using (a) a pair of forward and reverse primers specific for the head region of each of said two or more closely linked, homologous genes and (b) a pair of forward and reverse primers specific for the tail region of each of said two or more closely linked, homologous genes; and detecting and quantitating the amplification products relative to a control product.
US08759000B2	Methods for nucleic acid manipulation A method for replicating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence is described. A method of the invention involves the formation of a recombination intermediate without the prior denaturing of a nucleic acid duplex through the use of a recombination factor. The recombination intermediate is treated with a high fidelity polymerase to permit the replication and amplification of the target nucleic acid sequence. In preferred embodiments, the polymerase comprises a polymerase holoenzyme. In further preferred embodiments, the recombination factor is bacteriophage T4 UvsX protein or homologs from other species, and the polymerase holoenzyme comprises a polymerase enzyme, a clamp protein and a clamp loader protein, derived from viral, bacteriophage, prokaryotic, archaebacterial, or eukaryotic systems.
US08758997B2	Method for detecting polymorphism at nucleotide position-1639 of VKORC1 gene, and nucleic acid probe and kit therefor A probe for detecting a polymorphism at position −1639 of the VKORC1 gene, the probe comprising an oligonucleotide having a nucleotide sequence having a length of 10 to 50 nucleotides, which nucleotide sequence comprises the nucleotides 80 to 89 of SEQ ID NO:1 or 2 and has a homology to SEQ ID NO:1 or 2 except that the nucleotide corresponding to the nucleotide at position 80 in SEQ ID NO:1 or 2 is cytosine, which nucleotide corresponding to the nucleotide at position 80 is labeled with a fluorescent dye.
US08758994B2	CDK9 as modifier of the IGF pathway and methods of use Human CDK9 genes are identified as modulators of the IGF pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGF function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGF, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of CDK9 are provided.
US08758992B2	Method for the differential diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease based on a metabolomic profile The invention relates to methods for the diagnosis of non-alcoholic steatosis (NASH). The method relies on the determination of certain metabolic markers in a biological sample of the patient which are up- or down-regulated in the NASH patients vs. patients with a simple fatty liver (steatosis).
US08758990B2	Methods for detecting and differentiating Mycobacterium genus and Mycobacterium avium complex in a sample or culture The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting Mycobacterium genus (Mycobacterium sp.) bacteria (e.g., M. tuberculosis) and M. avium complex (MAC; M. avium, M. scrofulaceum and M. intracellulaire) in a clinical sample or culture. The present invention also relates to differentiating cultures or samples comprising (Mycobacterium sp.) bacteria (e.g., M. tuberculosis) from cultures or samples comprising M. avium complex (MAC; M. avium, M. scrofulaceum and M. intracellulaire).
US08758989B2	Enzymatic detection techniques A diagnostic test kit for detecting the presence or quantity of an enzyme or enzyme inhibitor is provided. The diagnostic kit utilizes substrate conjugates to facilitate the detection of the enzyme or enzyme inhibitor via direct detection of the substrate and/or a product formed in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction of the substrate. The substrate conjugates include a substrate joined (e.g., covalently bonded, physically adsorbed, etc.) to a reporter. In one embodiment, for example, a peptide, protein, or glycoprotein substrate is joined to a reporter (e.g., dyed latex particle). In this embodiment, the substrate provides a cleavage target for an enzyme. Specifically, upon contacting the substrate conjugate, the enzyme catalyzes a reaction with the substrate and forms a product conjugate that includes the product of the enzyme catalyzed reaction joined to the reporter. The signal exhibited by the reporters may then be used to indicate the presence or quantity of an enzyme or enzyme inhibitor within the test sample.
US08758986B2	Printed wiring board and method for producing the same A method produces an undercoat-covered smoothed printed wiring board, requiring no step of polishing the surface of the printed wiring board. A method for producing a solder-resist-covered printed wiring board causes no depression in an area between circuit traces. A printed wiring board so produced is also described. The method for producing a printed wiring board includes applying a photo- and heat-curable resin composition onto at least a part of a surface of a printed wiring substrate; placing an optically transparent smoothing member on the resin layer; moving a hard roller on the smoothing member to thin the applied resin layer to a thickness of interest; placing a negative-image mask on the smoothing member; exposing the applied resin layer to light via the negative-image mask; removing the optically transparent smoothing member; removing a light-unexposed portion of the applied resin layer through development; and completely heat-curing the cured light-exposed portion.
US08758982B1	Laser processing enabling radio frequency identification (RFID) customization Methods, algorithms, processes, circuits, and/or structures for laser patterning suitable for customized RFID designs are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of laser patterning of an identification device can include the steps of: (i) depositing a patternable resist formulation on a substrate having configurable elements and/or materials thereon; (ii) irradiating the resist formulation with a laser tool sufficiently to change the solubility characteristics of the resist in a developer; and (iii) developing exposed areas of the resist using the developer. Embodiments of the present invention can advantageously provide a relatively low cost and high throughput approach for customized RFID devices.
US08758981B2	Photoresist underlayer composition and method of manufacturing semiconductor device by using the same A photoresist underlayer composition includes a solvent, and a polysiloxane resin represented by Chemical Formula 1: {(SiO1.5—Y—SiO1.5)x(SiO2)y(XSiO1.5)z}(OH)e(OR1)f. [Chemical Formula 1]
US08758974B2	Photoresist-free micropatterning on polymer surfaces A method is described for the direct photochemical modification and micro-patterning of polymer surfaces, without the need to use a photoresist. For example, micropatterns of various functional chemical groups, biomolecules, and metal films have been deposited on poly(carbonate) and poly(methyl methacrylate) surfaces. These patterns may be used, for example, in integrated electronics, capture elements, or sensing elements in micro-fluidic channels.
US08758969B2	Method for producing an antenna structure for an RFID device, and dry toner for use in producing such antenna structure A method for producing an antenna structure for an RFID device, a dry toner for use in producing an antenna for an RFID device and a RFID device comprising an antenna structure made of fused toner are disclosed. In a method for producing an antenna structure for an RFID device, a dry toner comprising a polymeric binder and metallic particles is provided. The toner comprises particles having a resistance allowing triboelectric charging or a resistance allowing inductive charging, wherein said metallic particles are nanoparticles having a mean particle size below approximately 500 nm in at least one direction. In the method, a continuous layer of the dry toner is applied to a substrate in a desired shape of an antenna via an electrophotographic printing process, and subsequently the toner is fused to the substrate by heating the toner above its glass transformation temperature. The dry toner for use in producing an antenna for an RFID device comprises toner particles having a resistance allowing triboelectric charging or a resistance allowing inductive charging. The toner particles comprise a polymeric binder and metallic particles, wherein said metallic particles are nanoparticles having a mean particle size below approximately 500 nm in at least one direction.
US08758966B2	Photosensitive resin composition for color filter and color filter prepared using the same Disclosed are a photosensitive resin composition for a color filter that includes a colorant including a phthalocyanine-based compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 and a triarylmethane-based compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 2, wherein the substituents of Chemical Formulas 1 and 2 are the same as same as defined in the detailed description, and a color filter prepared using the same.
US08758965B2	Apparatus and method for manufacturing color filter adsorbing toner nano particles by using electrostatic force Provided is an apparatus and method of manufacturing a color filter adsorbing toner nano-particles by using electrostatic force. In the apparatus for manufacturing the color filter, a laser driver generates at least one laser control signal according to electrification data, at least one laser device forming a laser irradiation unit which irradiates a laser for a predetermined time according to the at least one laser control signal. According to the irradiated laser, electrostatic latent images are formed in positions of color filter cells having a predetermined resolution standard requirements in a glass substrate, and toner nano-particles are electrostatically adsorbed to the formed electrostatic latent images.
US08758964B2	LCD panel photolithography process and mask Disclosed is an LCD panel photolithography process, employed in a lithography system for manufacturing a plurality of LCD panel, comprising steps of: performing photolithography to a glass substrate with a first mask, and the first mask comprises a plurality of sets of alignment marks corresponding to a plurality of following masks thereafter, and a plurality of sets of alignment marks corresponding to the plurality of following masks thereafter are formed on the glass substrate; and employing the plurality of sets of alignment marks on the glass substrate respectively, to perform alignment procedure and photolithography for the plurality of following masks with the plurality of sets of alignment marks on the glass substrate to form patterns; wherein corresponding to the same LCD panel area, the plurality of sets of alignment marks on the glass substrate have different position coordinates respectively.
US08758961B1	Mask set for fabricating integrated circuits and method of fabricating integrated circuits A mask set is described. In one implementation, the mask set includes: a first layer mask including a plurality of first tiles of a first tile size; and a second layer mask including a plurality of second tiles of a second tile size, where the second tile size is different from the first tile size. Also, a method of fabricating a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) is described. In one implementation, the method includes: using a first layer mask having a first tile size to fabricate a first layer of a first IC of the plurality of ICs and a first layer of a second IC of the plurality of ICs; and using a second layer mask having a second tile size to fabricate a second layer of the first IC, where the second tile size is different from the first tile size.
US08758949B2	Waste to hydrogen conversion process and related apparatus A reversible electrochemical system includes a first electrode comprising liquid silver metal and a second electrode, said first and second electrodes separated by a oxygen ion-conducting solid electrolyte; a conduit for directing a first reactive material across the second electrode; and a conduit for contacting second reactive material with the first liquid silver electrode, wherein the cell is capable of steam electrolysis when the polarity of the electrodes is selected such that the liquid silver is an anode and the cell is capable of electrical energy generation when the polarity of the electrodes is selected such that the liquid silver is a cathode.
US08758948B2	Iron-air rechargeable battery Embodiments include an iron-air rechargeable battery having a composite electrode including an iron electrode and a hydrogen electrode integrated therewith. An air electrode is spaced from the iron electrode and an electrolyte is provided in contact with the air electrode and the iron electrodes. Various additives and catalysts are disclosed with respect to the iron electrode, air electrode, and electrolyte for increasing battery efficiency and cycle life.
US08758947B2	Graphene-based battery electrodes having continuous flow paths Some batteries can exhibit greatly improved performance by utilizing electrodes having randomly arranged graphene nanosheets forming a network of channels defining continuous flow paths through the electrode. The network of channels can provide a diffusion pathway for the liquid electrolyte and/or for reactant gases. Metal-air batteries can benefit from such electrodes. In particular Li-air batteries show extremely high capacities, wherein the network of channels allow oxygen to diffuse through the electrode and mesopores in the electrode can store discharge products.
US08758942B2	Cathode active material, and cathode and lithium including the same Provided is a cathode active material including a lithium metal oxide of Formula 1 below: Li[LixMeyMz]O2+d wherein x+y+z=1; 0
US08758930B2	Secondary battery having a short induction plate A secondary battery including an electrode assembly having a top and a bottom, a case containing the electrode assembly and comprising a bottom plate, wherein the bottom of the electrode assembly is proximate the bottom plate, a cap assembly coupled to the case, and a short induction plate between the electrode assembly and the case, the short induction plate adapted to fracture when the case is compressed to induce a short of the electrode assembly.
US08758929B2	Secondary battery A secondary battery including an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a first collecting part electrically connected to the first electrode; a second collecting part electrically connected to the second electrode; a case configured to receive the electrode assembly; a cap assembly including a cap plate configured to seal an opening of the case; and an auxiliary connection part electrically connected between the second collecting part and the cap plate, and the second collecting part includes at least two fuse parts, a first extension part, and a second extension part connected to the second electrode.
US08758923B2	Battery pack A battery pack including a housing for accommodating a plurality of secondary batteries; a cooling unit for cooling the secondary batteries, the cooling unit including an inlet through which a cooling fluid flows in and an outlet through which the cooling fluid flows out; and a terminal unit detachably connectable to the cooling unit, the terminal unit including a first terminal for circulating the cooling fluid.
US08758921B1	Kit for remote location of smoke detector battery A kit is provided that provides for remotely locating a smoke detector battery from a surface mounted smoke detector of the type that comprises an internal two wire battery connector. The kit comprises a first connector arranged to mate with the internal two-wire battery connector. The kit also includes a length of surface mountable tape wire comprising at least two, flat, thin, flexible, elongate conductors carried by an insulating tape. A second connector is configured to connect the first pair of electrical wire conductors to the two elongate conductors. A container is provided for containing a smoke detector battery. The container comprises a pair of contacts for electrically connecting to a smoked detector battery. A third connector is provided to connect the container contacts to the elongate conductors. The container is mountable at a location on a wall surface to provide convenient access to the battery.
US08758919B2	Compact storage of signal lines in a battery pack One aspect according to the present invention includes a battery pack having a device for electrically connecting between batteries and an electric circuit of the battery pack. The device includes a plural number of signal lines formed on or within a flexible base plate.
US08758913B2	Membraneless micro fuel cell Disclosed herein is a membraneless micro fuel cell. A cathode fluid and an anode fluid with a low Reynolds number flowing along a cathode channel and an anode channel are formed to have an interface with each other through a micro passageway and to be mixed by only diffusion so that the direct mixing of the cathode fluid and the anode fluid is prevented, making it possible to prevent reactants from being depleted at an electrode surface as well as to increase the efficiency of the fuel cell.
US08758912B2	Interlayers for magnetic recording media Embodiments of the present invention include a recording medium comprising: a hard magnetic recording layer and an interlayer disposed under the hard magnetic recording layer, wherein the interlayer comprises an upper layer of Ru-based alloy and a lower layer of RuCo or ReCo alloy. Generally for embodiments of the present invention, the lower layer of RuCo or ReCo alloy is formed over a seed layer using a low-pressure sputter process, and the upper layer of Ru-based alloy is formed over the lower layer using a high-pressure sputter process.
US08758909B2	Scalable magnetoresistive element A magnetoresistive element that includes a free ferromagnetic layer comprising a reversible magnetization directed substantially perpendicular to a film surface, a pinned ferromagnetic layer comprising a fixed magnetization directed substantially perpendicular to the film surface, and a tunnel barrier layer disposed between the free and pinned ferromagnetic layers, wherein the free and pinned layers contain at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, and Ni, at least one element selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, and Mo, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, P, C, and Si, and wherein the free layer, the tunnel barrier layer, and the pinned layer have a coherent body-centered cubic structure with a (001) plane oriented, and a bidirectional spin-polarized current passing through the coherent structure in a direction perpendicular to the film surface reverses a magnetization direction of the free layer.
US08758908B2	Use of monazite or xenotime solution precursors to increase the density and shear strength of oxide composites Aqueous precursor solutions are described that comprise at least one monazite-based material precursor, at least one xenotime-based material precursor or a combination thereof; and a plurality of fine suspended particles of an oxide material. Contemplated oxide composites, as described herein, comprise a plurality of fibers surrounded by at least one monazite or xenotime-based material, wherein the oxide composite has nearly a fully dense matrix. Contemplated embodiments disclosed herein provides a method for producing an oxide composite with nearly fully dense matrix and with all fibers surrounded by a monazite- or xenotime-based material that prevents embrittlement at temperatures at least as high as 1200° C. Oxide composites are described that contain a plurality of fibers, a matrix containing at least one or more oxide materials, and at least one monazite-based material, xenotime-based material or combination thereof, wherein the monazite-based or xenotime-based material is formed from the aqueous precursor solutions disclosed herein. Contemplated methods of production include: a) providing a composite comprising oxide-reinforcing fibers and a porous matrix of oxide materials, and b) infiltrating the porosity in the matrix with a solution that contains precursors for at least one monazite-based material, at least one xenotime-based material or a combination thereof; and c) heat treating the composite to convert the precursors to monazite, xenotime, or combinations thereof.
US08758905B2	Quinoxaline derivative, and organic semiconductor device, electric field light emitting device, and electronic device which have the same A quinoxaline derivative represented by a formula (1) is provided. In the formula (1), R9 and R10 and R11 and R12 are bonded to each other to form an aromatic ring, and Ar1 to Ar4 each independently represents an aryl group or a heterocyclic group.
US08758903B2	Organic electroluminescent element, display device and lighting device An organic electroluminescent device having high luminance and long-term stability under high temperature, high humidity conditions. This organic electroluminescent device is suppressed in voltage increase and generation of dark spots when driven at a constant current. Additionally, a display and an illuminating device can be made using the organic electroluminescent device. The organic electroluminescent device is characterized in that at least one of organic layers constituting the device is a light-emitting layer containing a host compound and a phosphorescent compound of the general formula: and the at least one organic layer has a film surface density of 1.10-1.25 g/cm3.
US08758902B2	Damped product with an insert having a layer including graphite thereon and methods of making and using the same A product including a damping substrate and a layer over a portion thereof, the layer including graphite, and a body portion positioned so that the layer is interposed between the body portion and the damping substrate.
US08758899B2	Enhanced bonding layers on titanium materials The present invention provides a dense-coverage, adherent phosphorous-based coating on the native oxide surface of a material. Disclosed phosphorous-based coatings include phosphate and organo-phosphonate coatings. The present invention also provides further derivatization of the phosphorous-based coatings to yield dense surface coverage of chemically reactive coatings and osetoblast adhesion-promoting and proliferation-promoting coatings on the native oxide surface of a titanium material.
US08758896B2	Method for forming multilayer coating film An object of the invention is to provide a method for forming a multilayer coating film with excellent smoothness, distinctness of image, and water resistance, by a 3-coat 1-bake coating method, even when preheating after the application of an aqueous first colored coating composition is omitted. The present invention provides a method for forming a multilayer coating film, including (1) applying an aqueous colored coating composition (A) to a substrate to form a colored coating film; (2) applying an effect pigment-containing aqueous coating composition (B) containing a binder component (b1), an effect pigment (b2), and a hydrophobic solvent (b3) in proportions of 15 to 30 parts by mass of effect pigment (b2) and 25 to 60 parts by mass of hydrophobic solvent (b3) relative to 100 parts by mass of the binder component (b1), to the colored coating film, without preheating the colored coating film, to form an effect coating film having a film thickness of 7 to 13 micrometers when cured; (3) applying a clear coating composition (C) to the effect coating film to form a clear coating film; and (4) heating the three coating films formed in steps (1) to (3) to simultaneously cure these three coating films.
US08758889B2	Gas barrier film and device Disclosed is a gas barrier film comprising a substrate film, an organic layer and an inorganic layer provided directly on the surface of the organic layer, wherein the organic layer laid under the inorganic layer has a thickness of from 0.3 μm to 10 μm; the organic layer laid under the inorganic layer has a hardness, measured by the nanoindentation, of 0.03 to 0.5 GPa; and the organic layer laid under the inorganic layer, assumed to have a thickness “a”, and the inorganic layer on the organic layer, assumed to have a thickness “b”, satisfying a relation of a/b>10. The gas barrier film is excellent in the barrier performance, adhesiveness, bending resistance and scratch resistance.
US08758887B2	Multilayer porous membrane and process A multilayer porous membrane formed of an extrudable polymer is provided. The membrane is formed by co-extruding at least two compositions, each of which comprises a heated porogen and polymer while in contact with each other under conditions to minimize or prevent unstable interfacial flow between extruded layers. In a preferred embodiment, the two compositions are different such that the layers have a different average pore size.
US08758877B2	Antiglare hard coat film An antiglare hard coat film is provided in which light transmittance is high without giving antiglare properties more than necessary, a haze value is low, transparency is excellent, image clarity is high, glare of an image is suppressed, whitishness (white blur) of the film is reduced, contrast deterioration is suppressed, and visibility of the display is improved as compared with prior-art antiglare films.This antiglare hard coat film is formed by providing an antiglare hard coat layer containing organic particulates and a resin on a transparent film. When an average value of height in an evaluation region on the surface of the antiglare hard coat film is set to zero (0), a maximum sectional height represented by a difference between a height maximum value in the evaluation region and a height minimum value in the evaluation region is 0.6 μm or less.
US08758865B2	Ultra-violet curable gellant inks for tactile and regular print applications for signature and document authentication A system and method for creating an authentication mark on a recording medium by depositing marking material on a medium in an image area to create a marking material image and to create a marking material authentication image. The method comprises (a) depositing marking material directly onto a recording medium in an image area to create a marking material image and in an authentication image area to create a marking material authentication image, wherein the marking material is an ultraviolet curable phase change ink composition comprising an optional colorant and a phase change ink vehicle comprising a radiation curable monomer or prepolymer; a photoinitiator; a reactive wax; and a gellant; (b) depositing a predetermined amount of additional marking material upon the authentication image area to increase an amount of marking material associated with the marking material authentication image in the authentication image area; and (c) curing the marking material upon the recording medium such that the fixed marking material associated with the authentication image area is a tactilely perceptible authentication mark, the fixed marking material associated with the tactilely perceptible authentication mark having a first height, the first height being tactilely perceptible.
US08758864B2	Photosensitive semiconductor nanocrystals, photosensitive composition comprising semiconductor nanocrystals and method for forming semiconductor nanocrystal pattern using the same An organic-inorganic hybrid electroluminescent device having a semiconductor nanocrystal pattern prepared by producing a semiconductor nanocrystal film using semiconductor nanocrystals, where the nanocrystal is surface-coordinated with a compound containing a photosensitive functional group, exposing the film through a mask and developing the exposed film.
US08758863B2	Methods and apparatus for making coatings using electrostatic spray Methods for creating coatings composed of a single material or a composite of multiple materials, beginning with ESC to deposit the base layer and then using other methods for the binding step beyond CVI. Also, for certain materials and applications, some pre-processing or pre-treatment of the coating materials is necessary prior to deposition in order to achieve a satisfactory coating. This application discloses methods for pre-deposition treatment of materials prior to ESC deposition. It also discloses methods for post-processing that provide additional functionality or performance characteristics of the coating. Finally, this application discloses certain apparatus and equipment for accomplishing the methods described herein.
US08758856B2	Method of fluoridation and directions for use of a unit of fluoridation A method of fluoridation that can maintain a stable treatment quality is provided. The method of the fluoridation treatment performs the fluoridation treatment by heating and keeping a workpiece in a fluoridation treatment space filled with a predetermined fluoride atmosphere. By exposing an interior space structure that is reactive against fluorine within the fluoridation treatment space, forming a fluoride layer in advance on a surface of the interior space structure exposed within the fluoridation treatment space, and performing the fluoridation treatment, a fluoridation source gas supplied for the fluoridation treatment of the workpiece is not significantly consumed for fluoridating the surface of the interior space structure during the fluoridation treatment. Further, even when a fluoridation potential of the supplied fluoridation source gas is insufficient, the fluoride layer on the surface of the interior space structure discharges the fluoridation gas. Thereby, the fluoride atmosphere in the fluoridation treatment space during the fluoridation treatment can be appropriately maintained.
US08758854B2	Process for producing sugar-plum-shaped particle To obtain a sugar-plum shaped composite particle, a reaction vessel with 300 parts by weight of water placed therein is charged with 30 parts by weight of polymethyl methacraylate resin particles of 2 μm average particle diameter, and ultrasonic waves are applied to the mixture for 1 minute to obtain a particle dispersion liquid. Subsequently, 15 parts by weight of methyltrimethoxysilane is added to the dispersion liquid to obtain methyltrimethoxysilane hydrolyzates in the dispersion liquid. Thereafter, 10 parts by weight of 1 weight % aqueous ammonia is added thereto and agitated. One minute later, the agitation is discontinued, and the mixture is allowed to stand still for 10 hours to effect maturation. The resultant mixture is filtered and dried to obtain sugar-plum-shaped particles provided on their surfaces with polyorganosiloxane projections.
US08758849B2	Method of depositing electrically conductive material onto a substrate A method of depositing electrically conductive material onto a dielectric substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a dielectric substrate and depositing electrically conductive material onto the dielectric substrate using a cold spray gas dynamic process, wherein the cold spray gas dynamic process accelerates the electrically conductive material to a supersonic velocity.
US08758848B2	Method for applying liquid material, device therefor, and program therefor A method for applying a liquid material in a specific application amount includes an initial parameter setting step of specifying, as a total pulse number, the number of times both ejection pulse signals and pause pulse signals are sent, specifying the number of ejection pulse signals in the total pulse number, which is needed to achieve the specific application amount, and specifying the remainder of the total pulse number as the pause pulse signals; a correction amount calculation step of measuring, per preset correction period, an ejection amount from the nozzle at the timing of the correction period, and calculating a correction amount for the ejection amount; and an ejection amount correction step of adjusting the number of ejection pulse signals and the number of pause pulse signals on the basis of the correction amount calculated in the correction amount calculation step.
US08758845B2	Methods of making wheat protein isolates and their modified forms Process equipment for the separation of gluten from wheat starch including gluten process equipment configured to process gluten after the gluten is initially separated from a starch, the gluten processing equipment having a dewatering press configured to dewater gluten and modified gluten process equipment including at least one component selected from the group of a high pressure water wash system located upstream of the dewatering press, a kneader located upstream of the dewatering press, a homogenizer located upstream of the dewatering press, a dispersion tank configured to precipitate fines downstream of the dewatering press, a solids-ejecting centrifuge downstream, and combinations thereof.
US08758843B1	Process for the manufacture of an animal feed block The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an animal feed block according to a target constituent formulation. The process eliminates spoiling of product by inconsistent and fluctuating levels of active ingredient and wet ingredients so as to ensure repeatability from one batch to another.
US08758841B2	Cheese capable of disinfecting Helicobacter pylori Natural cheese which comprises a lactic acid bacterium belonging to Lactobacillus gasseri having a disinfection potency against Helicobacter pylori, and a method for producing the natural cheese.
US08758840B2	Method of treating areas of osteoarthritis in animals and human beings with milkweed seed oil A method of administering milkweed seen oil to areas of osteoarthritis in animals and human beings is disclosed to alleviate symptoms associated with osteoarthritis.
US08758839B2	Magnolia extract containing compositions Disclosed is a composition and method for its use that includes Magnolia bark extract, vitis vinifera extract, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and hydrogenated lecithin, lecithin, or dextrin.
US08758837B2	Method for removing pests from harvested vegetables A method for removing pests from harvested vegetables has steps of extracting a first portion of harvested vegetables to obtain a vegetable cleanser, and cleaning a second portion of harvested vegetables with the vegetable cleanser, such that pests residing on the second portion of harvested vegetables are removed from the second portion of harvested vegetables, wherein the first portion of harvested vegetables and the second portion of harvested vegetables independently contain vegetables selected from the group consisting of vegetables belonging to the families of Cruciferae, Compositae, Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae. The aforementioned method is effective at removing pests from harvested vegetables and satisfies urgent needs to reduce use of chemical pesticides.
US08758836B2	Method and formulation for treating dry ear inflammation with cortisone The present invention provides a method and formulation for treating and preventing asteatosis or “dry ear” symptoms and inflammation. The method of the present invention comprises topically applying to the ear canal a semi-viscous diglycerin and butylene glycol polyhydroxy liquid formulation including hydrocortisone, a natural product anti-irritant, a wound healing agent, and an anti-inflammatory agent, stabilized with a cationic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant.
US08758834B2	Method for enhancing sports scores Methods and compositions for enhancing the score of an individual in a sport activity are disclosed.
US08758833B2	Cosmetic composition for the treatment of acne comprising a peptide extract of Schisandra The present invention relates to a cosmetic, nutraceutical or dermatological composition for treating or preventing acne, comprising a peptide and oside extract of Schizandra fruit and a suitable excipient. Preferably, the extract is obtained from Schizandra sphenanthera. The composition may also comprise at least one anti-acne agent selected from a sebum-regulating agent, an antibacterial and/or antifungal agent, a keratolytic agent and/or a keratoregulating agent, an astringent, an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant, an antioxidant and/or a free-radical scavenger, a cicatrizing agent, an anti-ageing agent and a moisturizing agent. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment of acne, characterized in that a cosmetic composition according to the invention is applied to the affected areas of the skin, or in that the affected individual takes a nutraceutical composition according to the invention orally.
US08758830B2	Pyrrolopyridines as kinase inhibitors Compounds of Formula I are useful for inhibition of CHK1 and/or CHK2. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.
US08758826B2	Cannabinoid receptor binding agents, compositions, and methods A composition comprising a cannabinoid receptor binding agent attached to a particle for the treatment of skin conditions. The particle may be a nanoparticle, such as nanocrystalline cellulose. The particle may further be modified with functional moieties. Drug delivery properties may be modified by coating the particles or using vesicles to deliver the cannabinoid receptor binding agent and particle. A substrate may be used to deliver the composition to the skin.
US08758825B2	Sequestered antagonist formulations Disclosed is an oral dosage form comprising (i) an opioid agonist in releasable form and (ii) a sequestered opioid antagonist which is substantially not released when the dosage form is administered intact, such that the ratio of the mean Cmax of the antagonist after single dose oral administration of the dosage form after tampering to the mean Cmax of antagonist after single dose oral administration of an intact dosage form is at least 1.5:1.
US08758822B2	Method for manufacturing uniform size polymeric nanoparticles containing poorly soluble drugs The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing uniform size polymeric nanoparticles containing poorly soluble drugs, and more particularly, to a method for manufacturing uniform size polymeric nanoparticles containing poorly soluble drugs, including a first step of dissolving a biodegradable polymer in a non-volatile polar organic solvent, a second step of adding poorly soluble drugs to water and the biodegradable polymer solution to produce a dispersion, and a third step of adding the dispersion to emulsifier solutions in a batch under the condition of low mechanical energy level stirring. The polymeric nanoparticles of the present invention is capable of manufacturing nano-sized small and uniform polymeric nanoparticles through a simple method of employing a non-volatile polar solvent, especially a solvent having a polarity similar to that of water, as a solvent for a mixture solution of biodegradable polymer and poorly soluble materials, and using a low mechanical energy condition and batch-adding of dispersion in an emulsifying process. The polymeric nanoparticles of the present invention are advantageous in that the dissolution rate of the poorly soluble drugs contained in polymeric particles is dramatically improved, and the poorly soluble drugs are gradually and steadily released and maintained at a constant density over a long period of time.
US08758820B2	Robust pellet Compositions and methods for making robust pellets that contain a high percentage, by weight, of active drug agent, and which also contain additional components that enhance the absorption and solubility of the active drug agent within the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) without diminishing the robust nature of the pellet, are disclosed.
US08758814B2	Chewable enteric coated aspirin tablets The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises an enteric coated aspirin active ingredient, and preferably a lightly compressed matrix comprising directly compressible carbohydrate(s) and at least one sweetener.
US08758813B2	Abuse-deterrent drug formulations An abuse-deterrent pharmaceutical composition has been developed to reduce the likelihood of improper administration of drugs, especially drugs such as opioids. In one embodiment, the drug is modified to increase its lipophilicity by forming a salt between the drug and one or more fatty acids wherein the concentration of the one or more fatty acids is one to 15 times the molar amount of the active agent. The abuse-deterrent composition prevents the immediate release of a substantial portion of drug, even if the physical integrity of the formulation is compromised and the resulting material is placed in water, snorted, or swallowed. However, when administered as directed, the drug is slowly released from the composition as the composition is broken down or dissolved gradually within the GI tract by a combination of enzymatic degradation, surfactant action of bile acids, and mechanical erosion.
US08758808B2	Method of making a high enhancer-loading polyacrylate formulation for transdermal applications A polyacrylate formulation suitable for delivery of drug to through a body surface of an individual. By loading the drug and permeation enhancers at a high concentration into a polyacrylate proadhesive that has inadequate adhesive properties for typical adhesive application on the skin, a formulation with desirable adhesive characteristics and effective therapeutic properties can be made. The proadhesive has higher glass transition temperature than typical pressure sensitive adhesives.
US08758805B2	Skin moisturizing compositions Novel skin moisturizing compositions are applied onto dry skin, particularly mild to moderately dry skin, are non-irritating and contain at least one natural moisturizing factor, butyrospermum parkii, at least one silicone, and Panthenol.
US08758802B2	Methods of inhibiting cataracts and presbyopia Described herein are methods of inhibiting or reversing the progression of cataract formation or presbyopia in an eye by administering a βL-crystallin electrostatic interaction inhibitor. Both presbyopia and cataracts are caused by aggregation of the soluble crystalline lens proteins called the crystallins, particularly βL-crystallin. It has been found that the aggregation of βL-crystallin is an electrostatic phenomenon and that electrostatic interaction inhibitors can be employed to prevent the formation of βL-crystallin aggregates as well as to deaggregate already formed aggregates.
US08758799B2	Therapeutic implant Surgical implants are provided which include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first rate and the second therapeutic agent may be released at a second rate.
US08758798B2	Therapeutic implant Surgical implants are provided which include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first rate and the second therapeutic agent may be released at a second rate.
US08758793B2	Therapeutic agent carrier and method of treating bone fractures A therapeutic agent carrier for treating a defect in a bone is disclosed and can include a body that can be configured to approximate a portion of the bone. Further, the therapeutic agent carrier can include a plurality of grooves formed along the body. Each groove can correspond to an incremental length of the body. The therapeutic agent carrier can also include a plurality of dosage stamps along the body and each of the plurality of dosage stamps is adjacent to a corresponding to groove.
US08758790B2	Use of microcapsules for making paints and lacquers The invention provides microcapsules having an average diameter of 0.1 to 25 μm, obtained by a process (a) or (b), wherein, (a1) preparing an aqueous emulsion comprising actives and optionally oil components and/or emulsifiers; (a2) treating the emulsifier with an aqueous solution of anionic polymers to form a matrix; (a3) contacting the matrix with an aqueous solution of cationic polymers to form a capsule and optionally (a4) separating the aqueous phase from the capsules, or (b1) preparing an aqueous emulsion containing actives and optionally oil components and/or emulsifiers; (b2) treating the aqueous emulsion with an aqueous solution of cationic polymers to form a matrix; (b3) contacting the matrix with an aqueous solution of an anionic polymer to form a capsule and optionally (b4) separating the aqueous phase from the capsule. The microcapsules are useful in paint and lacquer formulations.
US08758783B1	Water-in-oil emulsion comprising pigments in the water phase Provided is a composition and especially a cosmetic composition comprising: A) an oily phase and B) an aqueous phase which comprises: a) water, b) a pigment, c) a modified phospholipid, and d) an alkyl substituted diol comprising 5 or more carbons; wherein the composition is in the form of an water-in-oil emulsion, and wherein the pigment essentially remains in the water phase. Also provide is a method of producing the composition which comprises: 1) obtaining a mixture of a modified phospholipid and an alkyl substituted diol comprising 5 or more carbons in the alkyl chain; 2) obtaining a mixture of water and a pigment; 3) combining the mixture of the modified phospholipids and the alkyl substituted diol with the mixture of the pigment and water; 4) obtaining an oil composition; and 5) combining the mixture from 3) with the oil composition of 4) to form an water-in-oil emulsion.
US08758775B2	Pharmaceutical composition including clinoptilolite The invention is for a method of potentiating clinoptilolite, the method including the steps of: providing fresh or spent clinoptilolite; exposing the clinoptilolite to a saline solution having a sodium ion content of about 10% to liberate impurities from the clinoptilolite; and drying the washed clinoptilolite fraction to render a potentiated clinoptilolite fraction. Preferably, the clinoptilolite is exposed to the saline solution for a period of about 48 hours. The washed clinoptilolite may be dried by filtered, heated air. This allows an optimal cation exchange capacity of the clinoptilolite to be reached. The clinoptilolite has uses as a medicament for a variety of aliments.
US08758770B2	Alpha-MSH therapies for treatment of autoimmune disease Methods and compositions for the enteral treatment of autoimmune disease such a multiple sclerosis with polypeptide therapeutics. Enteral therapeutics comprise monomeric alpha-MSH polypeptides such as ACTH. Therapeutic formulations of the invention may be used to reduce the incidence or severity of autoimmune disease. For instance methods for the oral treatment of multiple sclerosis with alpha-MSH and ACTH are described.
US08758768B2	Process for production of fungal extracellular immune stimulating compounds A process is described for the production of an immunostimulant by submerged cultivation of Lentinus edodes in which mycelium from agar plates or a fermentation broth is added to a liquid medium in a shake flask or a bioreactor containing nutrients such as malt extract, yeast extract, peptone and glucose having access to air or to which air is added, and which is kept in constant movement at approx. 28° C. At the proper conditions, there will be an increase in the production of extracellular lentinan, which is shown to be a better immunostimulant than intracellular lentinan. The extracellular product is precipitated from the growth medium by means of methods for the precipitation of microbial polysaccharide.
US08758764B2	Proteins and nucleic acids from meningitis/sepsis-associated Escherichia coli Disclosed herein are various open reading frames from a strain of E. coli responsible for neonatal meningitis (MNEC), and a subset of these that is of particular interest for preparing compositions for immunising against MNEC infections.
US08758763B2	Archaeal polar lipid aggregates for administration to animals The invention provides non-replicating compositions, and methods for the delivery of these compositions containing pharmaceuticals, biologically relevant molecules, and/or antigens to the host, by administration via a mucosal route such as the intranasal. This invention provides non-replicating vaccine compositions and methods for the delivery of antigens in these vaccine compositions comprising an antigen and a self-adjuvanting carrier, useful for inducing antigen-specific mucosal and systemic immune responses in the host upon immunization via a mucosal route such as intranasal. The vaccine compositions comprise multivalent cations in association with a plurality of spherical archaeal polar lipid aggregates containing aqueous compartments, the AMVAD structure, formed by the interaction of archaeosomes and antigen(s) with multivalent cations such as Ca2+, wherein the AMVAD structure acts as a self-adjuvanting carrier for the antigen(s) in the vaccine composition. Certain advantageous immune responses can also be elicited with the subject compositions.
US08758759B2	Transmucosal administration of aggregated antigens The present invention relates to modulation of the immune response in a mammal. In particular, the invention relates to methods of inducing oral tolerance and systemic immunity in a mammal. The invention sets forth methods and compositions useful in inducing oral tolerance and systemic immunity in a mammal.
US08758758B1	Post-relapse treatment of CD30 expressing lymphomas Methods for the retreatment of CD30-expressing lymphomas with an anti-CD30 vc-PAB-MMAE antibody-drug conjugate are provided.
US08758754B2	Nogo-A binding molecules and pharmaceutical use thereof The present invention provides a binding molecule which is capable of binding to the human NogoA polypeptide or human NiG with a dissociation constant <1000 nM, a polynucleotide encoding such binding molecule; an expression vector comprising said polynucleotide; an expression system comprising a polynucleotide capable of producing a binding molecule; an isolated host cell which comprises an expression system as defined above; the use of such binding molecule as a pharmaceutical, especially in the treatment of a disease of the peripheral (PNS) and/or central (CNS) nervous system; a pharmaceutical composition comprising said binding molecule; and a method of treatment of a disease of the peripheral (PNS) and/or central (CNS) nervous system.
US08758753B2	Ganglioside associated recombinant antibodies and the use thereof in the treatment of tumors The present invention is related to the obtaining of modified antibodies by means of DNA recombinant technology from the murine monoclonal antibody P3 (MAb P3), produced by the hybridoma cell line deposited under Budapest Treaty with accession number ECACC 94113026, and from its anti-idiotype murine monoclonal antibody 1E10(MAbai 1E10), produced by the hybridoma cell line with deposit number ECACC 97112901, with the objective of achieving monoclonal antibodies which preserve the biological function of specifically binding the antigen of the original antibodies, but being at the same time less immunogenic. The chimeric antibodies of the invention contain the variable domains of the murine immunoglobulin and the constant regions of the human immunoglobulin; and those humanized, besides containing the constant regions of the human immunoglobulins, are modified in the murine framework regions (FRs), in particular, in those zones that could be in a T cell antigenic site, so that several positions of the FRS are human as well. These antibodies can be used in the diagnosis and therapy of different types of tumors. The present invention is also related to the use of the antibodies for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
US08758752B2	RS7 antibodies This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy.
US08758749B2	Biological materials and uses thereof The invention provides binding molecules, including antibody molecules which selectively bind to a cell surface antigen of a target cell, and wherein the binding molecules, on binding the cell surface antigen, induce apoptosis of the target cell. There is also provided methods of and pharmaceutical compositions for apoptosis induction and uses thereof.
US08758748B2	Anti-angiogenic therapy The present invention provides novel monoclonal antibodies directed to PlGF and fragments and derivatives thereof, more particularly to humanized antibodies and fragments thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of pathological angiogenesis.
US08758747B2	Stable lyophilized pharmaceutical preparations of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies The invention concerns lyophilized pharmaceutical preparations of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies which contain a sugar or an amino sugar, an amino acid and a surfactant as stabilizers. In addition the invention concerns a process for the production of this stable lyophilizate as well as the use of a sugar or amino sugar, an amino acid and a surfactant as stabilizers for therapeutic or diagnostic agents containing antibodies.
US08758745B2	Use of GSTP1 The invention discloses the use of glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1) for the prevention or treatment of cardiomyopathies or ischemic heart diseases and for the diagnosis thereof.
US08758744B2	Prebiotic composition or pharmaceutical composition synthesized from catalytic domains producing highly α-1,2 branched dextran The invention relates to an isolated polypeptide with an glycosyl transferase enzymatic activity for producing dextrans with .alpha.(1.fwdarw.2) sidechains, comprising at least one region for bonding to glucan and a catalytically active region situated beyond the region bonding to glucan. The invention further relates to polynucleotides coding for said enzymes and vectors containing the same.
US08758741B2	Gene expression cassette and a transformant, and a method for manufacturing 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose and a method for purifying 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose using said transformant A transformant is prepared to insert at least a gene expression cassette comprising a gene involved in the synthesis of 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose into E. coli as host cells. A 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose is synthesized from D-glucose, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide, starch and rice bran, using the transformant. A culture solution containing the 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose is treated with a mixed bed or double bed type column comprising a hydrogen form of strong acidic cation exchange resin and an organic ion form of basic anion exchange resin. The 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose as purified is reacted with trimethoxymethane to convert into 2-deoxy-scyllo-inosose dimethylketal, and the dimethylketal is crystallized and purified. Then, DOI is highly purified through hydrolyzing the dimethylketal in the presence of acid.
US08758740B2	Composition for promoting ketone body production Provided is a composition for promoting ketone body production that comprises a water insoluble polymer of a β-hydroxy short-medium chain fatty acid such as homopolymer of β-hydroxybutyric acid or a copolymer of β-hydroxybutyric acid and β-hydroxyvaleric acid. The composition is useful for the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition that can be treated by promoting ketone body production.
US08758739B2	Cosmetic compositions containing block copolymers, tackifiers and gelling agents A cosmetic composition containing at least one block copolymer having a hard segment and a soft segment, at least one tackifier component, at least one solvent, at least one gelling agent, and optionally, at least one colorant, and wherein the at least one hard segment has a Tg value of 50° C. or more, and the at least one soft segment has a Tg value of 20° C. or less, and the at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, is capable of solubilizing either the at least one hard segment or the at least one soft segment, or both the hard and the soft segments.
US08758736B2	Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion stabilized with a lipophilic emulsifier and a hydrophobically modified polysaccharide The invention relates to a composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase and containing: a) at least one fatty acid ester of a polyol; and b) at least one hydrophobically modified polysaccharide chosen from inulins, celluloses and derivatives thereof, starches and agars, and mixtures thereof. In particular, the fatty acid ester of a polyol is polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/-sebacate. It also relates to a process for caring for, making up and/or removing makeup from the skin, including the scalp, the hair and the lips, comprising the topical application of such a composition to the skin, the scalp or the lips.
US08758735B2	Compositions containing a fatty quaternary amine, a nonionic surfactant, and a phosphate ester for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
US08758732B2	Makeup composition comprising a black colour mixture of pigments The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black color subtractive mixture consisting of at least one blue organic pigment, at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a luminance value L*(15°) of less than 30.
US08758730B2	Compositions, use and method for the use of surface active proteins in topical drug delivery across keratin The present invention provides the use of surface active proteins, especially class I and class II hydrophobins, in topically applied pharmaceutical formulations. The invention is particularly directed to topically applied pharmaceutical products for enhancing the penetration to achieve a transungual delivery of a prophylactically and/or therapeutically effective amount of an active ingredient (drug) to a patient (including animals and humans) into and/or through a nail, of the animal or human body, in order to treat one or more of a variety of diseases or disorders. Related embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.
US08758728B2	Foamable suspension gel The present subject matter provides foamable suspension gels that foam after release from a container. The foamable suspension gels contain at least one pharmaceutically active agent that is sparingly soluble to insoluble in water, a second pharmaceutically active agent, and optionally a third active agent.
US08758725B2	Perylenequinone derivatives and uses thereof The present invention relates to compounds which are perylenequinone derivatives, their stereoisomers and atropisomers. These compounds can be particularly useful as photosensitizers or sononsensitizers in photodynamic or sonodynamic therapy. The invention also relates to various methods for using these compounds in photodynamic and/or sonodynamic therapy. The compounds also are useful as therapeutic agents for treating various hyperproliferative disorders.
US08758721B2	Enhanced hexagonal ferrite material and methods of preparation thereof Embodiments and aspects of the present invention relate to an enhanced hexagonal ferrite magnetic material doped with an alkali metal. The material retains substantial magnetic permeability up to frequencies in the GHz range with low losses. The material may be used in high frequency applications in devices such as transformers, inductors, circulators, and absorbers.
US08758714B2	Adsorbents for radioisotopes, preparation method thereof, and radioisotope generators using the same Disclosed is a novel adsorbent for use in a 99Mo/99mTc generator, which is a medical diagnostic radioisotope generator, and in a 188W/188Re generator, which is a therapeutic radioisotope generator. The adsorbent composed of sulfated alumina or alumina-sulfated zirconia exhibits adsorption capacity superior to that of conventional adsorbents, and is stable and is thus loaded in a dry state in an adsorption column so that the radioisotope 99Mo or 188W can be adsorbed. Thus, it is possible to miniaturize the column, and such a miniaturized column is small, convenient to use, and highly efficient, and extracts a radioisotope satisfying the requirements for pharmaceuticals, and thus can be useful for radioisotope generators extracting 99mTc or 188Re.
US08758710B2	Process for treating a flue gas A process for treating a flue gas is provided. The process comprises burning an amount of elemental magnesium in the flue gas, optionally to produce magnesium oxide and elemental carbon. A process for regenerating elemental magnesium from magnesium oxide is also provided, in addition to processes for producing energy from the elemental carbon.
US08758708B2	Device for collecting liquid samples for a vat It comprises, in addition to a sampling system (3), at the outlet of a vat (1) containing the liquid to be sampled, a selector (4) that establishes switching on an array of similar vats (1), and especially a suction unit (5) that operates by releasing compressed air into a nozzle (28); the airflow direction is controlled by a valve (29) between a direction directed toward the outlet (6), causing the suction of the liquid from the vat (1), and an opposite direction when the valve (29) is closed, feeding the liquid back into the vat (1) and cleaning the pipe (2).
US08758706B2	Device for receiving, treating, and storing small volume samples A device is provided by means of which biomolecules in samples in a volume range from <1 μl to 500 μl can be received, treated and stored in a quick, reproducible and loss-free manner as easily, effortlessly and practically as possible, and without any risk of damaging the device. The device includes sample vessels that are configured, in terms of size and shape, as dimensionally and positionally stable capillaries that are open at both ends, the longitudinal walls of which are completely or partially made of a semi-permeable membrane.
US08758700B2	Cartridge and sensor-dispensing instrument A disposable cartridge adapted to be used with a sensor-dispensing instrument comprises a housing, test sensors, a mechanical mechanism and moveable seals. The housing forms at least one opening therethrough. The test sensors are stacked in the housing. The test sensors are adapted to assist in testing at least one analyte. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to urge the test sensors in a first direction. One of the test sensors is positioned for ejection from the cartridge. The moveable seals is adapted to be in a closed position that seals the at least one opening so as to provide a substantially moisture-proof and a substantially air-tight cartridge, and one of the moveable seals is adapted to be in an open position that allows one of the test sensors to be moved therethrough.
US08758695B2	Treatment system for gasoline engine exhaust gas The present invention relates to a treatment system for a gasoline engine exhaust gas stream comprising a particulate filter, said particulate filter comprising: a particulate filter substrate, an inlet layer disposed on the exhaust gas inlet surface of the filter substrate, and an outlet layer disposed on the exhaust gas outlet surface of the filter substrate, wherein the inlet layer comprises Rh and/or Pd, and the outlet layer comprises Rh and/or a zeolite.
US08758694B2	Holding sealing material, method for winding the holding sealing material around object and exhaust gas purifying apparatus A holding sealing material includes laminated mats. One or more fixed parts partially combine the mats. Each of the mats has a basic rectangular shape. Each of the mats has a recess on one of shorter sides of the rectangular shape and a projection on another shorter side and is designed to be wound around an object to be wound so that the projection and the recess are fitted to each other. The mats have respective longitudinal lengths that increase as a distance from the object to each of the mats increases. A mat that is placed at a closest position to the object has a shortest longitudinal length. An area of the projection of the mat that is placed at a closest position to the object is smaller than an area of the projection of a mat that is placed at a farthest position from the object.
US08758693B2	Electric valve left mechanism A valve lift mechanism for actuating a valve in the vertical direction, and a regenerative thermal oxidizer including the valve and lift mechanism is disclosed. The valve is allowed to move vertically and oscillating rotary motion is possible. Vertical movement is achieved using the valve lift mechanism without the use of compressed air. In certain embodiments, the valve lift mechanism includes a torque motor. Preferably, a non self-locking screw jack is used to adjust the vertical height of the valve. Vertical movement can reduce the torque needed to rotate the valve, and also facilitates servicing of the valve. For example, if the valve experiences high temperature, and consequently expands, rotating the valve against the mating seal plate can be difficult, if not impossible. By lowering the valve slightly, the frictional forces between the valve and the mating seal plate are reduced, allowing freer rotational movement of the valve.
US08758692B2	Synthesis reaction system There is provided a synthesis reaction system which synthesizes a hydrocarbon compound by a chemical reaction of a synthesis gas including hydrogen and carbon monoxide as main components, and a slurry having solid catalyst particles suspended in liquid and which extracts the hydrocarbon compound from the slurry. The synthesis reaction system includes a reactor main body which accommodates the slurry, a separator which separates the hydrocarbon compound included in the slurry from the slurry, a first flow passage which allows the slurry including the hydrocarbon compound to flow to the separator from the reactor main body, a second flow passage which allows the slurry to flow to the reactor main body from the separator, and a fluid supply nozzle which supplies a fluid toward at least any one of the separator, the first flow passage, and the second flow passage.
US08758691B2	Hydrogen-absorbing alloy and hydrogen sensor using the alloy A hydrogen sensor using a hydrogen-absorbing alloy containing an Mg—Ni-based alloy and a Zr—Ti-based alloy includes a substrate (2), a hydrogen reaction layer (3) formed on the substrate (2) and containing the Mg—Ni-based alloy and the Zr—Ti-based alloy, and a first catalyst layer (4) formed on the hydrogen reaction layer (3) and capable of accelerating hydrogenation of the Mg—Ni-based alloy.
US08758688B2	Microelectronic structures for patterned deposition of molecules onto surfaces The present invention is related to the localized/patterned deposition and/or desorption of (bio)molecules using microelectronic structures. Often pre-existing structures needed for proper functioning of the device (e.g. sensors, . . . ) can be used as individually addressable control structures to achieve localized deposition through thermal and/or electrochemical spotting, thereby reducing the need for and simplifying additional processing steps to achieve localized/patterned deposition. If these multi-purpose structures are not available, additional control structures can be implemented, using microelectronic VLSI production technology.
US08758684B2	Automatic analyzer An automatic analysis system, which is capable of quickly performing reinspection, includes a sample rack which holds a sample vessel containing a sample; a sample rack input unit in which the sample rack is input; a carrier line which carries the sample rack; a plurality of automatic analyzers arranged along the carrier line; a sample rack holding unit which holds the sample rack storing an analyzed sample; a sample rack collection unit which collects the sample rack storing an analyzed sample; a carrier line for reinspection which returns the sample rack containing a sample subjected to reinspection depending on analysis results; and a controller for returning the sample rack from the sample rack holding unit through the carrier line for reinspection and controlling any one of automatic analyzers different from one that has previously performed analysis to perform reanalysis of the sample.
US08758677B2	Sterilization of consumable composition dispensers Methods and systems for administering a consumable composition may provide for one or more operations including, but not limited to: obtaining schedule data specifying a consumable composition dose consumption schedule for a specified user; dispensing at least one dose of a consumable composition into a container according to the schedule data specifying a consumable composition dose consumption schedule for the specified user; and controlling sterilizing of at least a portion of the container.
US08758664B2	Method for forming composite components and tool for use therein A method of making an aircraft component is provided, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a mold (1) for the receipt of a material (3) from which the aircraft component is to be made providing the mold with said material providing an intensification tool (14) in spaced relationship to the mold and heating the material, tool and mold so that the tool expands and applies pressure to the material and so as to form the component and wherein the linear coefficient of thermal expansion of the tool in a first direction is matched to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the component in the first direction, and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the tool in a second direction is greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the component in the second direction, the tool being provided with at least one contacting surface for contacting the material and through which pressure is applied to the material, the expansion of the tool in the second direction causing the at least one contacting surface to contact, and exert pressure on, the material.
US08758661B2	Device for generating a hollow plastic profile A device for generating a hollow plastic profile, in particular a plastic tube, having an air guidance system for interior cooling of the tube, wherein said device allows for a more simple design, improved process properties, and better tube quality. The device according to the invention comprises an extrusion die (100) having a melt channel (114) encompassing the extrusion axis, an extruder that feeds plastic melt to the extrusion die (100), and a suction device for suctioning air through the interior of the profile opposite the direction of extrusion, wherein the extruder feeds the extrusion die (100) centrally and the suction device comprises a central suction tube (140) disposed within the melt channel and partial flow suction channels (144) connected to the central suction tube (140); in the suctioning direction and leading out of the interior of the extrusion die (100).
US08758660B2	Process of making high crimp bicomponent fibers A bicomponent fiber wherein (a) the first component comprises from about 90 to 100 wt. % poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and (b) the second component is a polymer composition comprising (i) poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and (ii) polymer containing polyalkylene ether repeating units. Yarn, fiber, fabrics and carpets comprising the bicomponent fiber, as well as the process of making the bicomponent fiber, yarn, fabric, and carpet.
US08758654B1	Photosensitive resin composition for color filter and color filter using the same A photosensitive resin composition for a color filter includes (A) a binder resin including a cardo-based resin represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, (B) a photopolymerization initiator represented by the following Chemical Formula 14, (C) a photopolymerizable monomer, (E) a colorant, and (F) a solvent and a color filter using the same. In Chemical Formulae 1 and 14, each substituent is the same as defined in the detailed description
US08758653B2	Molecular optimization of multiply-functionalized mesostructured materials A material and method for producing mesostructured materials with multiple functionalities that are independently adjustable and collectively optimizable is provided. The method uses a series of discrete synthesis steps under otherwise mutually incompatible conditions, e.g., from acidic, alkaline, and/or non-aqueous solutions, allows different functionalities to be introduced to the materials and optimized. To illustrate the method, cubic mesoporous silica films were prepared from strongly acidic solutions that were separately functionalized under highly alkaline conditions to incorporate hydrophilic aluminosilica moieties and under non-aqueous conditions to introduce perfluorosulfonic-acid surface groups.
US08758643B2	Method of producing magnesium-based hydrides A method of producing magnesium-based hydrides is provided that can enhance production efficiency while securing safety. An Mg ingot including Mg is cut to make a number of Mg flakes. An accumulated matter made by accumulating a number of Mg flakes are compressed and shaped to form a compressed matter of Mg flakes. The compressed matter of Mg flakes is placed in hydrogen gas such that Mg reacts with hydrogen gas, to produce magnesium-based hydrides. Since the Mg flakes have a low risk of explosion, this allows safer production of magnesium-based hydrides. Moreover, compression of the Mg flakes causes distortion in the flakes, which makes it easy for Mg to react with hydrogen gas, allowing enhancement in yield of magnesium-based hydrides.
US08758640B2	Nonflammable compositions comprising fluorinated compounds and use of these compositions Nonflammable compositions comprising fluorinated compounds selected from the group consisting of hydrofluoroalkanes, hydrofluoroalkenes, partially or perfluorinated aromatic compounds, hydrofluoroethers, and fluoroketones; 1,2-dichloroethylene, especially trans-1,2-dichloroethylene; and a stabilizer. These non-flammable compositions which preferably contain 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, can be used especially as solvents for cleaning and defluxing electronic components and for degreasing metals. The compositions further may comprise a propellant, e.g. 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane. These compositions are especially suitable as flushing agent.
US08758638B2	Copper oxide removal techniques A method for the removal of copper oxide from a copper and dielectric containing structure of a semiconductor chip is provided. The copper and dielectric containing structure may be planarized by chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and treated by the method to remove copper oxide and CMP residues. Annealing in a hydrogen (H2) gas and ultraviolet (UV) environment removes copper oxide, and a pulsed ammonia plasma removes CMP residues.
US08758633B1	Dielectric spectrometers with planar nanofluidic channels Disclosed is a method for fabricating nanofluidic channels having a height of from about 1 nm to about 10 nm. Generally, the method includes formation of doped silicon parallel strips in a silicon substrate, formation of a native oxide layer on the substrate, and etching of the native oxide layer at one of the strips to form a channel of a depth of between about 1 nm and about 10 nm. The method also includes bonding a second wafer to the surface, the second wafer including through etched windows to provide probe contacts to two of the parallel strips during use. These parallel strips provide high-frequency transmission lines in the device that can provide broadband dielectric spectroscopy measurement within the nanochannels.
US08758632B2	Radial flow column Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to apparatus and methods of filtering a fluid to reduce a level of at least one contaminant therein. The filtering of the fluid may be accomplished with a radial flow filtration column comprising a fluid chamber having an inlet, an outlet, and a side wall, an inner permeable retainer positioned in the fluid chamber, an outer permeable retainer positioned in the fluid chamber spaced apart from and surrounding the inner permeable retainer, a media bed compartment formed between the inner permeable retainer and the outer permeable retainer, and an adjustable element biased into the media bed compartment and configured to maintain a predetermined packing density of a media bed to be disposed within the media bed compartment.
US08758630B1	Waste water processing system and method A method for reducing fecal coliforms in waste water wherein the flow of water is directed through a reactor having removable cover, inlet and outlet, two UV lamps, six irradiating chambers, each interconnected by apertures, a UV lamp control box, and a heat a conducting pipe to transfer heat from the control box into the flowing water.
US08758623B1	Liquid to liquid biological particle concentrator A rapid one-pass liquid filtration system efficiently concentrates biological particles that are suspended in liquid from a dilute feed suspension. A sample concentrate or retentate suspension is retained while eliminating the separated fluid in a separate flow stream. Suspended biological particles include such materials as proteins/toxins, viruses, DNA, and/or bacteria in the size range of approximately 0.001 micron to 20 microns diameter. Concentration of these particles is advantageous for detection of target particles in a dilute suspension, because concentrating them into a small volume makes them easier to detect. Additional concentration stages may be added in “cascade” fashion, in order to concentrate particles below the size cut of each preceding stage remaining in the separated fluid in a concentrated sample suspension. This process can also be used to create a “band-pass” concentration for concentration of a particular target size particle within a narrow range.
US08758620B2	Decanted bio-balanced reactor and method A wastewater treatment system is provided having a reactor, first and second bio media and an aeration system. The first bio medium is located proximate an inlet end of the reactor and extends vertically between a top water level and the reactor's floor. The second bio medium is located proximate an outlet end of the reactor and extends vertically between a bottom water level and the reactor's floor. The media are adapted for retaining solids within the reactor as clarified water is withdrawn after treatment. The first bio media is further adapted to act as a baffle thereby causing wastewater to flow generally uniformly into a primary reactor zone. The aeration system includes a plurality of diffusers, some of which may be located adjacent or underneath the bio media and are adapted for promoting the shaking the bio media when activated in order dislodge excessive biomass therefrom.
US08758613B2	Dynamic anaerobic aerobic (DANA) reactor An anaerobic water purification system including an anaerobic water purification unit receiving water to be treated and providing an anaerobic-treated water output and biomass carriers for supporting anaerobic microorganisms in the anaerobic water purification unit.
US08758612B2	Process and device for separating liquid from a multiphase mixture Process and device for separating liquid from a multiphase mixture contained in a vessel and comprising solid particles and at least one liquid phase forming together at least one suspension, and a gas phase in which at least part of the mixture is circulated through at least one cross-flow filter located outside the vessel, therefore separating said part of the mixture into a filtered liquid and a concentrate.
US08758611B2	Edge member for membrane element and membrane element equipped with same Disclosed are an edge member for membrane elements that can effectively improve adhesion with exterior finishing materials, and a membrane element that is equipped with the same. A plurality of types of undulations (134, 135) of different shapes are formed on the circumference of an extension (132) that extends from the main body (131) of an anti-telescoping member (edge member for membrane element) (13) toward a membrane roll body (11), and an exterior finishing material is attached to extend across the circumference of the extension (132) and the circumference of the membrane roll body. The adhesion between the anti-telescoping member (13) and the exterior finishing material can thus be effectively improved, since the exterior finishing material can be attached to the circumference of the extension (132) with the plurality of types of undulations (134, 135) in contact with the exterior finishing material.
US08758600B2	Ionic liquid desulfurization process incorporated in a low pressure separator Initial high sulfur levels of a hydrocarbon feedstock are reduced to desired low levels without the need for integration of substantial new equipment or hardware with existing hydroprocessing reactors. Ionic liquids are utilized as organic sulfur extraction agents and are added to and mixed with the hydrocarbon feedstock containing organosulfur compounds in, or upstream of, an existing cold separator vessel. The ionic liquid and hydrocarbon mixture is maintained in contact under conditions which promote the formation of ionic sulfur-containing derivatives that are soluble in the ionic liquid to be formed, thereby enabling extractive removal and separation of the organosulfur compounds from the feedstock.
US08758599B2	Reforming catalyst and process One exemplary embodiment can be a catalyst for catalytic reforming of naphtha. The catalyst can have a noble metal including one or more of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium, a lanthanide-series metal including one or more elements of atomic numbers 57-71 of the periodic table, and a support. Generally, an average bulk density of the catalyst is about 0.300-about 0.620 gram per cubic centimeter, and an atomic ratio of the lanthanide-series metal:noble metal is less than about 1.3:1. Moreover, the lanthanide-series metal can be distributed at a concentration of the lanthanide-series metal in a 100 micron surface layer of the catalyst less than about two times a concentration of the lanthanide-series metal at a central core of the catalyst.
US08758593B2	Electrochemical sensor An electrochemical sensor and a method for using an electrochemical sensor are described where the electrochemical sensor comprises a working electrode having thereon one or more redox species that are sensitive to an analyte to be measured and a polymer coating that provides for interaction between the redox species and the analyte.
US08758590B2	Method for treating the surface of an electrically conducting substrate surface Disclosed is a method of treating the surface of an electrically conducting substrate surface wherein a tool comprising an ion-conducting solid material is brought into contact at least in some areas with the substrate surface. The tool conducts the metal ions of the substrate and an electric potential is applied so that an electrical potential gradient is applied between the substrate surface and the tool in such a manner that metal ions are drawn from the substrate surface or deposited onto the substrate surface by means of the tool.
US08758588B2	Method for manufacturing a one-dimensional nano-structure-based device A method for manufacturing a one-dimensional nano-structure-based device comprises the steps of: Step (1), preparing a solution (14) containing one-dimensional nano-structures (15); Step (2), providing a pair of electrical conductors (10, 12), the electrical conductors having respective tips (101, 121) arranged to be spaced apart from and opposite to each other; Step (3), applying at least a drop of the solution to the tips of the electrical conductors thereby the tips being interconnected by the solution; Step (4), applying a voltage (16) between the tips thereby at least one one-dimensional nano-structure being connected with at least one of the tips of the electrical conductors; and Step (5), removing the liquid solvent of the solution.
US08758586B2	Reference electrode The present invention is intended to enable silver ions in an internal electrolyte solution of a reference electrode to be suppressed from being eluted, and also suppress a potential variation that occurs due to production of a poorly-soluble silver compound on surfaces of a liquid communication part and the like, and specifically provided with: an internal electrode formed of a silver/silver chlorides electrode; an internal electrolyte solution that is in contact with the internal electrode; and a containing body that contains the internal electrolyte solution, in which the containing body is formed of a material that does not have anionic conductivity but has cationic conductivity and moisture permeability.
US08758585B2	Sensor for determining gases and method for manufacturing the sensor A sensor for determining the concentration of a gas in gas mixtures, which has a measuring and a reference electrode as well as a polymer layer, which is in contact with the gas mixture and with the measuring electrode. A pH sensitive electrode is provided as the measuring electrode.
US08758578B2	Photoelectrochemical cell and energy system using the same A photoelectrochemical cell (100) includes: a semiconductor electrode (120) including a substrate (121), a first n-type semiconductor layer (122) disposed on the substrate (121), and a second n-type semiconductor layer (123) and a conductor (124) disposed apart from each other on the first n-type semiconductor layer (122); a counter electrode (130) connected electrically to the conductor (124); an electrolyte (140) in contact with surfaces of the second n-type semiconductor layer (123) and the counter electrode (130); and a container (110) accommodating the semiconductor electrode (120), the counter electrode (130) and the electrolyte (140). In the semiconductor electrode (120), relative to a vacuum level, (I) band edge levels of a conduction band and a valence band in the second n-type semiconductor layer (123), respectively, are higher than band edge levels of a conduction band and a valence band in the first n-type semiconductor layer (122), (II) a Fermi level of the first n-type semiconductor layer (122) is higher than a Fermi level of the second n-type semiconductor layer (123), and (III) a Fermi level of the conductor (124) is higher than the Fermi level of the first n-type semiconductor layer (122). The photoelectrochemical cell (100) generates hydrogen by irradiation of the second n-type semiconductor layer (123) with light.
US08758575B2	Electrochromic devices Conventional electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Improvements are made using entirely solid and inorganic materials. Electrochromic devices are fabricated by forming an ion conducting electronically insulating interfacial region that serves as an IC layer. In some methods, the interfacial region is formed after formation of an electrochromic and a counter electrode layer. The interfacial region contains an ion conducting electronically insulating material along with components of the electrochromic and/or the counter electrode layer. Materials and microstructure of the electrochromic devices provide improvements in performance and reliability over conventional devices.
US08758574B2	Rutile titanium dioxide nanoparticles each having novel exposed crystal face and method for producing same Provided are: novel rutile titanium dioxide nanoparticles each having a high photocatalytic activity; a photocatalyst including the rutile titanium dioxide nanoparticles; and a method for oxidizing an organic compound using the photocatalyst. The rutile titanium dioxide nanoparticles each have an exposed crystal face (001). The rutile titanium oxide nanoparticles may be produced by subjecting a titanium compound to a hydrothermal treatment in an aqueous medium in the presence of a hydrophilic polymer. A polyvinylpyrrolidone, for example, is used as the hydrophilic polymer. An organic compound having an oxidizable moiety can be oxidized with molecular oxygen or a peroxide under photoirradiation in the presence of the photocatalyst including the rutile titanium oxide nanoparticles.
US08758573B2	Removal of hydrocarbons from an aqueous stream The present application concerns a process for the removal of hydrocarbons from an aqueous stream, which process may include conducting a phenol-containing water stream into a separation column, separating the phenol-containing water in the column using heat to form an overhead portion and a bottoms portion, and collecting the overhead portion as well as the bottoms portion. Further, the process may include adding an eluent to an aqueous stream, thereby forming an aqueous mixture, subsequently conducting the aqueous mixture into a separation vessel, wherein it is allowed to settle into two phases, which form a hydrocarbon stream and a phenol-containing water stream, subsequently collecting the hydrocarbon stream, and conducting the phenol-containing water stream to the separation column for further separation.
US08758559B2	Systems and methods for making fiber webs Systems and methods for forming fiber webs, including those suitable for use as filter media and battery separators, are provided. In some embodiments, the systems and methods involve a first system for forming a fiber web (e.g., a wet laid system or non-wet laid system) and additionally one or more coating units. The first system for forming a fiber web may be used to form one or more fibrous layers of the fiber web, and the coating unit may be used to form an additional fibrous layer of the fiber web. In some embodiments, the systems and methods can be used to form fiber webs having a gradient in a property across a portion of, or the entire, thickness of the fiber web.
US08758558B2	Web substrate having optimized emboss design The present disclosure provides for a web substrate having at least one ply having a surface. The surface has an irregular and asymmetrical embossing pattern disposed thereon.
US08758553B2	Fixtures and methods for unbonding wafers by shear force Disclosed are systems, devices and methodologies for separating wafers from carrier plates. In certain wafer processing operations, it is desirable to temporarily mount a wafer on a carrier plate for support and ease of handling. Such a mounting can be achieved by bonding the wafer and the carrier plate with an adhesive. Once such operations are completed, the wafer needs to be separated or unbonded from the carrier plate. Such a separation process can be achieved by applying a mechanical shear force to the wafer-carrier plate assembly. Various devices and methodologies, and related features, are disclosed.
US08758545B2	Method for producing molded body A method for producing a molded body in which the matrix of a composite material is prevented from penetrating into carbon foam. The method includes: disposing a thermosetting adhesive (3) on a porous body (2), disposing a composite material (4) containing a thermosetting resin as a matrix on the adhesive, curing the adhesive, and liquefying and curing the matrix of the composite material after the adhesive has been cured. In this production method, because the cured adhesive bonds strongly to the porous body before the matrix of the composite material is liquefied, the subsequently liquefied matrix of the composite material can be prevented from penetrating into the interior of the porous body.
US08758536B2	Method for manufacturing ceramic plates In a method for manufacturing ceramic plates, a Pd paste which does not diffuse into ceramic is formed; metal films each having a thickness such that ceramic layers to be formed after firing are not connected to each other in the lamination direction are formed on surfaces of ceramic green sheets using the Pd paste; then, a firing treatment at a firing temperature, which is a high temperature at which no glass component remains on surfaces of the ceramic layers after the firing and which is equal to or lower than a decomposition temperature of a ceramic material forming the ceramic layers, is performed for a laminate; oxygen present at the interfaces between the ceramic layers and the metal layers is removed by immersing a sintered body in n-butyl alcohol so as to separate the ceramic layers and the metal layers.
US08758535B2	Insert with integrated fastener A method for locally reinforcing or baffling a structure having a hollow cavity is disclosed. The present invention provides an insert that includes a carrier, a thermally expandable material located on at least a portion of the carrier, and at least one integrally formed attachment that projects outwardly from the carrier. The inserts of the present invention are preferably placed within a hollow cavity in a transverse direction so that once the insert is sealed into place via the thermally expandable material, the hollow cavity is separated into two separate chambers.
US08758533B2	Process and apparatus to foam a water-base adhesive The invention relates to a process to foam a water-base adhesive wherein a gas is dissolved or generated under pressure in the water phase essentially without the formation of foam. To apply the adhesive in the form of foam, the pressurized adhesive is released through a valve onto a substrate at atmospheric pressure, whereby the dissolved gas separates as gas bubbles. The invention relates further to an apparatus for the implementation of said process comprising a pressure-tight container for the adhesive wherein an overpressure is provided through a first valve, and at the outlet of said container a drain valve is placed. The apparatus further comprises a pressure-tight acid vessel for the acid which is furnished with a second valve at its inlet The outlet of said vessel is connected through a third valve to the container.
US08758532B2	Device and method for applying spacer tapes to glass panes An device for simultaneous application of elastoplastic spacer tapes to two glass panes with identical outline shape and identical dimensions has two application heads (107) that can be adjusted essentially vertically up and down on linear axles (105). The application heads (107) are moved synchronously, likewise the two glass panes by the holding devices that are assigned to them and that move the glass panes in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the application heads (107). Thus, it is sufficient to measure a single glass pane of a triple insulating glass element, and both application panes of the insulating glass element can be covered at the same time with spacer tapes, so that time is saved, and the two application panes can be assembled with the cover pane in a shorter time interval into an insulating glass element with three panes.
US08758525B2	Dishwasher and control method thereof A dishwasher includes a cabinet, a washing tub provided in the cabinet, a condensation duct to cool air in the washing tub and to discharge the cooled air outside of the dishwasher and having a guide duct to divide the cool external air and to mix divided parts of the cool external air with the air in the washing tub in stages, and a fan assembly to introduce the air in the washing tub and cool external air into the condensation duct.
US08758524B2	Household appliance without a handle A household appliance includes a door, an opening drive configured to move the door from a closed position into an at least partially open position and a door-opening sensor coupled to the door. The door opening sensor is configured to recognize an acoustically expressed door-opening command and includes a three-axis sensor.
US08758523B2	Method for cleaning photo masks and semiconductor wafers using a jetspray nozzle A method of cleaning a photolithographic mask or semiconductor wafer involves mixing a gas and water in a jetspray nozzle and discharging the gas and water jetspray stream from a nozzle onto the photolithographic mask or wafer. The water jetspray stream is made up of a cluster of micro water droplets entrained in the gas having a predetermined size sufficient to dislodge contaminant particles adhered to the surface of the mask. The step of mixing the gas and water includes radially injecting the gas from a first plurality of circumferentially spaced apart gas nozzles into a stream of the water and radially injecting the gas from a second plurality of circumferentially spaced apart gas nozzles into the stream of the water, wherein the second plurality of gas nozzles are spaced above or below the first plurality of gas nozzles and radially offset from the first plurality of gas nozzles.
US08758516B2	Apparatus for manufacturing flat-panel display Disclosed herein is a flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing apparatus for performing a desired process for a substrate positioned in a chamber after establishing a vacuum atmosphere in the chamber. The vacuum chamber is divided into a chamber body and an upper cover to ensure easy opening/closing operations of the upper cover.
US08758509B2	Diamond sensors, detectors, and quantum devices A thin plate of synthetic single crystal diamond material, the thin plate of synthetic single crystal diamond material having: a thickness in a range 100 nm to 50 μιη; a concentration of quantum spin defects greater than 0.1 ppb (parts-per-billion); a concentration of point defects other than the quantum spin defects of below 200 ppm (parts-per-million); and wherein at least one major face of the thin plate of synthetic single crystal diamond material comprises surface termination species which have zero nuclear spin and/or zero electron spin.
US08758502B2	Slurry formulation for the production of thermal barrier coatings A slurry formulation for production of a patch or a strip of a thermal barrier coating includes 20-60 dry weight percent of alkali metal silicate binder, 40-80 dry weight percent of ceramic fillers including at least one ceramic filler selected from the group consisting of yttria-stabilized zirconia and magnesia, 0-20 dry weight percent of additives, wherein the dry weight percent of the alkali metal silicate binder, the ceramic fillers and the additives add up to 100%, and one of a solvent and suspension agent.
US08758501B2	Nanoparticulate UV protectant with silicon dioxide coating The present invention relates to nanoparticulate UV protectants which are obtainable by hydrothermal treatment of a nanoparticulate metal oxide and subsequent application of a silicon dioxide coating, and to the preparation and use thereof. The present invention furthermore relates to novel compositions, in particular for topical application, which are intended, in particular, for light protection of the skin and/or of the hair against UV radiation, and to the use thereof in the above-mentioned cosmetic application.
US08758498B2	Silanes blend The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least two fluorosilanes and at least one aminosilane, a condensation product of said fluorosilanes and said aminosilane, and a surface protective agent made thereof.
US08758495B2	Ink set, ink cartridge, inkjet printer, inkjet recording method, and recorded matter An ink set is provided and includes at least a yellow ink composition, a magenta ink composition, and a cyan ink composition, wherein the yellow ink composition contains as a colorant at least one selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by formula (Y-I) and a salt thereof. where R4 represents a monovalent group; R5 represents —OR6 or —NHR7; each of R6 and R7 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent group; X3 represents a divalent linking group; n3 represents 0 or 1; Ar3 represents a divalent heterocyclic group; and Ar4 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a monovalent triazine ring group.
US08758492B2	Sonotrode and device for reducing and eliminating foaming of liquid products A Sonotrode for generating an ultrasonic field in industrial production processes such as chemical, food, petroleum, pharmaceutical, beverage or mining-related processes for reducing and eliminating foaming of liquid products has a compact one-piece form, wherein the sonotrode is provided with a main body part having a connector for connection with a high frequency generator and having a front face from which the ultrasonic field is directed to the desired spot or area of the product to be de-foamed, wherein the main body part has the shape of a compact block element and in that the front face is concave in shape in relation to a product surface such that the ultrasonic field is focused and directed to a specific area of a product foam to be treated in a concentrated form compared to a non-focused ultrasound.
US08758491B2	Thin film gas separation membranes A gas separation membrane comprises aromatic polyimide polymers that comprise a plurality of repeating units of formula (I) wherein X1 and Ar are herein defined.
US08758482B2	Methods and compositions for removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous mixture Provided is a method for adsorbing or separating carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases by passing the gas mixture through a porous three-dimensional polymeric coordination compound having a plurality of layers of two-dimensional arrays of repeating structural units, which results in a lower carbon dioxide content in the gas mixture. Thus, this invention provides useful compositions and methods for removal of greenhouse gases, in particular CO2, from industrial flue gases or from the atmosphere.
US08758479B2	Nickel recovery from a high ferrous content laterite ore A process is described for the recovery of nickel and/or cobalt from laterite or partially oxidized lateritic ores having a substantial proportion of the iron present in the ferrous state. The process includes providing a laterite or partially oxidized laterite ore wherein a substantial proportion of the iron present in the ore is in the ferrous state; acid leaching the ore to provide a product leach solution containing at least ferrous iron, nickel and cobalt together with acid soluble impurities; and recovering the nickel and cobalt from the product leach solution with a selective ion exchange resin in an ion exchange process leaving the ferrous iron and other acid soluble impurities in the raffinate.
US08758478B2	Method for cyclically preparing titanium sponge and coproducing sodium cryolite using sodium fluotitanate as intermediate material A method for cyclically preparing titanium sponge and coproducing sodium cryolite using sodium fluotitanate as an intermediate material, which includes the following steps: A) adding hydrofluoric acid to titaniferous iron concentrate to enable a reaction to form fluotitanic acid; B) adding sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide to the fluotitanic acid to enable a reaction to form the sodium fluotitanate; C) putting the sodium fluotitanate into a reactor, adding aluminum to react with the sodium fluotitanate to form the titanium sponge and sodium cryolite; D) extracting the sodium cryolite and sending it to a rotary reaction kettle together with concentrated sulphuric acid to enable a reaction to form hydrogen fluoride gas and sodium sulphate, aluminum sodium sulphate; collecting the hydrogen fluoride gas and dissolving it into water to obtain a hydrofluoric acid solution; E) recycling the obtained hydrofluoric acid to Step A to leach the titaniferous iron concentrate.
US08758477B2	Aqueous-based method for producing ultra-fine metal powders The present invention provides a method for forming compositions having a plurality of ultra-fine metallic particles, and the metallic composition produced therewith. Also provided is a substrate coated with the plurality of ultra-fine metallic particles obtained in accordance with the method of the present invention.
US08758476B2	Method of producing mixed powder comprising noble metal powder and oxide powder, and mixed powder comprising noble metal powder and oxide powder Provided are a method of producing mixed powder comprising noble metal powder and oxide powder, wherein powder of ammonium chloride salt of noble metal and oxide powder are mixed, the mixed powder is subsequently roasted, and ammonium chloride is desorbed by the roasting process in order to obtain mixed powder comprising noble metal powder and oxide powder, and mixed powder comprising noble metal powder and oxide powder, wherein chlorine is less than 1000 ppm, nitrogen is less than 1000 ppm, 90% or more of the grain size of the noble metal powder is 20 μm or less, and 90% or more of the grain size of the oxide powder is 12 μm or less. Redundant processes in the production of noble metal powder are eliminated, and processes are omitted so that the inclusion of chlorine contained in the royal water and nitrogen responsible for hydrazine reduction reaction is eliminated as much as possible. Consequently, the present invention aims to omit the drying process at a high temperature and thereby prevent grain growth and aggregation, and further eliminate the pulverization and classification processes in order to considerably reduce the production cost.
US08758471B2	Mat, method for producing the mat, and exhaust gas purifying apparatus A mat includes a first main face and a second main face opposite to the first main face. At least two layers include a first layer occupying a first area from the first main face along a thickness direction of the mat. The first layer includes a first long fibrous substance which includes an inorganic fibrous substance. A second layer is adjacent to the first layer. The second layer includes a short fibrous substance which includes an inorganic fibrous substance and which has an average fiber length shorter than an average fiber length of the first long fibrous substance. An intertwined portion extends from the first main face to the second main face. The intertwined portion includes the first long fibrous substance and the short fibrous substance being more closely intertwined with each other than the inorganic fibrous substances in a portion except the intertwined portion.
US08758468B2	Expandable cage for baghouse filter A filter for use in a baghouse. The filter is to be supported by a tubesheet that separates dirty fluid and clean fluid chambers of the baghouse. The filter including a filtration bag that has an open end adjacent to the tubesheet and an encircling sidewall that extends from the open end to a distal end along a direction of a central axis of the filtration bag. The bag sidewall permits passage of fluid there through so that the fluid may pass from the dirty fluid chamber to the clean fluid chamber and blocks passage of at least some particulate material against proceeding to the clean fluid chamber. The filter includes a cage located within the filtration bag. The cage has structure to permit expansion of the cage to increase a cage diameter that forces the bag sidewall taut against the cage.
US08758458B2	Quench chamber assembly for a gasifier A gasifier includes a combustion chamber in which a fuel is burned to produce a syngas and a particulated solid residue. A quench chamber is disposed downstream of the combustion chamber. A dip tube is disposed coupling the combustion chamber to the quench chamber. The syngas is directed to contact liquid coolant in the quench chamber and produce a cooled syngas. A draft tube is disposed surrounding the dip tube such that an annular passage is formed. A baffle is disposed proximate to an exit path of the quench chamber. The cooled syngas is directed through the annular passage and impacted against the baffle so as to remove entrained liquid content from the cooled syngas before it is directed through the exit path. A cross sectional area of the annular passage is larger towards the bottom of the quench chamber and smaller towards the top of the quench chamber.
US08758436B2	Ear insert for relief of TMJ discomfort and headaches An expansible ear canal insert for treating TMJ disorders and headaches which acts directly on the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures to reduce stress and loads placed on the articulator disc located between the temporal bone and the mandible, as well as supportive muscles and ligaments near the TMJ. The insert is adapted to expand by application of body heat. In the expanded condition, the insert provides support to the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures.
US08758427B2	Elongated expandable member for occluding varicose veins Assemblies, kits, and methods for occluding a vascular vessel, such as a varicose vein, are disclosed. An assembly can include a removable inner member, a removable outer member, and an elongated expandable member positioned in a compressed form between portions of the inner and outer members. To facilitate their removal, one or both of the inner and outer members can include a handle coupled to a proximal end. The elongated expandable member can include a gelatin material or a collagen material that is configured, when wetted, to expand from a compressed first diametrical size to a second larger diametrical size within a time period of 5 minutes or less. At the second larger diametrical size, the gelatin or collagen material can occlude a vascular vessel for a period of at least 20 days without degrading.
US08758426B2	Tubular graft A tubular graft comprising an internal helical formation which imparts helical flow on fluid passing through the tubular graft. One end of the tubular graft is tapered from an inner base to an outer tip.
US08758420B2	Catheter device A catheter device having a shaft that extends from a proximal end to a distal end to carry on its distal end a self-expanding implant for intraluminal advance on a guidewire and delivery of the implant to an implant site by proximal withdrawal of a sheath that lies radially outside the implant in the catheter, the catheter including a first shaft element to pull the sheath proximally and a second shaft element to push the implant distally to prevent the implant moving proximally with the sheath when the sheath is pulled proximally, wherein the second shaft element carries a stopper for abutting the implant, the stopper comprising proximal and distal portions having different radiopacities.
US08758416B2	Odontoid fracture dynamic compression apparatus and method A cervical fixation system and method for repairing odontoid fractures includes securing an anterior plate to caudal portion of C2 body below the odontoid neck. The anterior plate houses lag screw within a posterior shaft. A cannulated fixation device crosses the fracture site with fixation into the cephalad fragment. The lag screw can be pulled caudally into the plate with a compression screw to apply a compression force across the fracture site.
US08758407B2	Methods for positioning a load-bearing orthopedic implant device in vivo Orthopedic implant devices are positioned at a desired in vivo site by positioning a device that is non-rigid, i.e., flexible and/or malleable, in a first form, and then transformable after insertion to the in vivo site into a rigid, or hardened, form for providing a load-bearing function or providing other structural and/or mechanical function after implant. The device includes a biocompatible sheath and a curable material sealed within the sheath. The curable material is provided in a first form that provides flexibility to the device and is structured to rigidize in a second form after application of a quantity of an initiating energy to the material.
US08758406B2	Tack anchor systems, bone anchor systems, and methods of use Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using tack anchors, bone anchoring systems are described. The tack anchor may include a body and a securing element. The body may include one or more compressible flanges, an opening and, a cavity. The cavity may include an opening near or proximate the flanges, and be configured to receive a suture. The securing element may be configured to slide into the opening of the body to secure a portion of one or more sutures in the cavity such that the ends of the sutures are accessible through the cavity opening. In some embodiments, tack anchor tool for insertion of a tack anchor into tissue and/or bone is described.
US08758404B2	Surgical fasteners coated with wound treatment materials The present disclosure relates to surgical fasteners and more particularly to surgical fasteners coated with wound treatment materials. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical fastener for use in combination with a surgical fastener applying apparatus is provided. The surgical fastener includes a pair of legs; a crown interconnecting the pair of legs; and a wound treatment material coating at least a portion of the legs and crown.
US08758402B2	Tissue puncture closure device The present disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for closing and/or sealing an opening in a vessel wall and/or an adjacent tissue tract. In one illustrative embodiment, a device is provided for delivering and deploying an anchor, plug, suture, and/or locking element adjacent to the opening in the vessel wall and/or tissue tract.
US08758398B2	Apparatus and method for delivering a closure element An apparatus for delivering and deploying a closure element to an opening formed in a body lumen, including a delivery assembly positionable through the tissue and into the opening. The delivery assembly includes a distal locator portion and a carrier assembly oriented proximal to the distal locator portion. The distal locator portion is configured to selectably engage the body lumen adjacent to the opening, and the carrier assembly is configured to carry and support the closure element in a substantially tubular configuration. The carrier assembly is further configured to urge the closure element toward an expanded cross-sectional dimension for deployment thereof, such that the closure element is oriented to engage the tissue when deployed and, when released, to return to the natural, substantially planar configuration and the natural cross-section dimension wherein the engaged tissue is drawn substantially closed.
US08758397B2	Vascular closure methods and apparatuses A vascular closure device comprising a retrievable sheath-delivered contractible, clip device with structural radial or terminal members with terminal and non-terminal hooks that engage the vessel wall. Unlike other vascular closure clips, this device is delivered on the outside rather than the inside of sheath. Closure of the tissue opening can be effected by the feet of the clip engaging the puncture, aperture, or wound edges and memory characteristics of the device cause a contraction of the members, bringing the members into apposition and the wound edges together, permitting immediate vascular closure and healing of the blood vessel. The device can be delivered and recovered by an intravascular sheath.
US08758395B2	Embolic filtering method and apparatus The present invention relates generally to a device and method for preventing the undesired passage of emboli from a venous blood pool to an arterial blood pool. The invention relates especially to a device and method for treating certain cardiac defects, especially patent foramen ovales and other septal defects, through the use of an embolic filtering device capable of instantaneously deterring the passage of emboli from the moment of implantation. The device consists of a frame, and a braided mesh of sufficient dimensions to prevent passage of emboli through the mesh. The device is preferably composed of shape memory allow, such as nitinol, which conforms to the shape and dimension of the defect to be treated.
US08758390B2	Tourniquet effector Tourniquet effector system estimates and indicates the pressure gradients produced on the surface of the body by an effector, thereby allowing the pressure gradients to be minimized. The system also detects and monitors blood flow beneath the effector, thereby allowing the pressure applied by the effector to be regulated near the minimum necessary to stop blood flow past the effector.
US08758381B2	Lancet device with optionally reusable lancets stored in a magazine An inventive lancet device for producing a puncture wound, in particular for collecting a sample of a body fluid which has a magazine holder for a lancet magazine containing a plurality of lancets. The lancet device can be alternatively operated such that either a new lancet is used for each puncture process by automatically advancing the lancet magazine stepwise or the automatic stepwise advance of the lancet magazine can be suppressed or deactivated so that, if desired, several punctures can be carried out with the last used lancet before an unused lancet is used at a desired time.
US08758380B2	Lancet and lancing apparatus The present invention provides a lancet (X1) which includes a case (1) including an internal space (10), and a lancing unit (2) which includes a lancing needle (20) and which is movable within the internal space (10) in an advancing direction from a wait position to an advanced position. The case (1) includes a main body (11) accommodating the lancing unit (2), and a cap (12) which is molded integral with the main body (11) and detachable from the main body (11). The lancing unit (2) includes a cover portion (22) for covering a portion of the lancing needle (20) on the advancing side, for example. The cover portion (22) is detachable together with the cap (12) by exerting a rotational force for rotating the cap (12) and a pulling force for causing relative movement of the cap (12) in the advancing direction for exposing a front end of the lancing needle (20).
US08758375B2	Method for suturing perforation A method for suturing a perforation comprises the steps of: observing an area around the perforation from an inside of a hollow organ by an observation device inserted from a natural opening of a living body; observing the area around the perforation from a body cavity side of the hollow organ by an observation device inserted from the natural opening of the living body; thrusting a needle of a suture unit inserted from the natural opening of the living body into a tissue around the perforation of the hollow organ to make a suture thread puncture the tissue via the needle; and closing the perforation by tightening up the suture thread puncturing the tissue.
US08758374B2	Method for connecting nerves via a side-to-side epineurial window using artificial conduits The disclosure provides methods for repairing nerves and inhibiting atrophy of a muscle via a side-to side neurorraphy using a bridging element between a first epineurial window on a donor nerve and a second epineurial window on a recipient nerve.
US08758373B2	Means and method for reversibly connecting a patch to a patch deployment device The present invention generally relates to devices and methods for reversibly coupling an implant to a deployment device.
US08758371B2	Method of fixing a suture to tissue A method of fixing a suture to tissue of a patient includes placing an introducer onto a finger, the introducer including a zip line trailing from a proximal end of the introducer. The method additionally includes identifying a landmark with the finger, guiding a delivery device along the zip line toward the introducer, where the delivery device maintaining an anchor attached to a suture line, and ejecting the anchor from the delivery device and into the tissue of the patient.
US08758370B2	Suture loading assembly A suture loading assembly for threading suture material through a device comprises a body, an attaching member extending from the body for attaching the body to the device, and a flexible loop extending from a distal end of the body and threadable through a ferrule in the distal end of the device.
US08758368B2	Expandable needle suture apparatus and associated handle assembly A surgical suturing device having an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end is operable to move a suture through body tissue. An actuating rod extends between the handle assembly and the shaft. A needle assembly at the distal end of the actuating rod is movable with the actuating rod between an extended state and a retracted state. Bifurcated portions of the needle assembly define a suture slot, the bifurcated portions have a proximate relationship when the needle assembly is in the retracted state and having a separated relationship when the needle assembly is in the extended state. The needle assembly is biased to the retracted state and the bifurcated portions are biased to the separated relationship. A handle assembly is configured to releasably receive the needle assembly and is operable to move the needle assembly between a free suture state and a captured suture state.
US08758365B2	Implant system including guiding accessory and methods of use A guiding accessory, for use in conjunction with a guidewire and a catheter of an implant system, facilitates passage of an elongate and flexible conductor of a relatively compact therapy delivery device to an implant site, for example, within the cardiac venous system, when a therapy generator of the device is held within a distal portion of the catheter, and the catheter, device and guiding accessory are advanced along the guidewire. The guiding accessory includes a helically extending wall that forms a lumen within which the device conductor and guidewire extend. After advancing the catheter, guiding accessory and device to the implant site, the helically extending wall is unwound from around the device conductor, for removal, preferably, by pulling proximally on a tension line, which is attached to a proximal end of the wall.
US08758364B2	Device and method for clot engagement and capture A clot removal device and method for removing a clot from a blood vessel may include an expandable clot engagement element, an expandable clot capture element, and a sheath surrounding and compressing the capture element and the engagement element. The sheath may be removable to thereby enable the capture element to expand in a blood vessel in which the sheath is deployed, and to enable the engagement element to expand within the capture element.
US08758363B2	Device for controlled endoscopic penetration of injection needle An endoscopic needle device comprises a handle and a catheter sheath connected to the handle, wherein the catheter sheath has at least one lumen, for example a needle lumen and a stabilization lumen, extending therethrough. A needle is selectively movable within the needle lumen between a needle retracted position and a needle extended position and a stabilization element is selectively movable within the stabilization lumen between a stabilizer retracted position and a stabilizer extended position. A linking mechanism may operatively connect the needle and the stabilization element so that when the needle is in the needle retracted position the stabilization element is in the stabilizer extended position and when the needle is in the needle extended position the stabilization element is in the stabilizer retracted position.
US08758362B2	Assembly for inserting a probe into the lacrimal canal by pushing from the side of the eye The invention relates to a monocanaliculonasal and/or monocanalicular intubation assembly particularly intended for lacrimonasal imperforation including a probe (1) made of a first material, in particular a flexible material such as silicone, the probe having a substantially cylindrical shape along a longitudinal axis; and a device for inserting the probe into a lacrimal canal or canaliculus. The device includes an insertion tube (10) made of a rigid material, such as a metal, having a distal end opening and a proximal end opening, the tube having a shape and a size enabling it to receive the probe therein; and a mandrel (20) for pushing the probe and expelling the same from the insertion tube by the distal end opening.
US08758351B2	System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
US08758348B2	Systems and methods for sternum repair The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of male and female components, such that a suture extends from a male component and is received by the female component. The suture may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together.
US08758346B2	Variable angle compression plate A bone plate comprises a first surface and a second surface in combination with a first hole extending through the bone plate from the first surface to the second surface, the hole including a compression portion and a variable angle portion open to one another by a connecting space. The compression portion includes a sloping surface adapted to engage a head of a bone fixation element inserted thereinto so that the bone fixation element imparts a force to the bone plate to move the bone plate laterally relative to a portion of bone into which the bone fixation element is inserted. The variable angle portion includes a plurality of columns positioned about a circumference of a wall of the variable angle portion. The columns are separated from one another by a plurality of positioned between adjacent pairs of columns and including a plurality of protrusions extending radially inward therefrom.
US08758345B2	Interlocking nail geometry and method of use An interlocking nail having an hour-glass geometry is used for repair of bone fractures. The hour-glass interlocking nail includes a proximal section, a mid section, and a distal section. Each section of the hour-glass interlocking nail has a diameter. The proximal and distal sections each have a diameter larger than the mid section so that the interlocking nail has an hour-glass geometry. The hour-glass interlocking nail comprises at least one fixation aperture located within either the proximal or distal section of the hour-glass interlocking nail. Preferably, the fixation aperture has a tapered locking design adapted to receive a screw-cone peg. The hour-glass geometry utilized by the interlocking nail is better suited to address a larger population of bone canal geometries, stressing the fracture site with known values within the healing process and preventing inadvertent perforation of the nail through the cortex of the bone. Hour-glass nail geometry more appropriately distributes stresses and promotes better healing at the bone fracture.
US08758344B2	Spinal implant and instruments A kit including an artificial implant for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae along a coronal plane.
US08758340B2	Applicator system for deploying electrodes Systems and methods deploy an electrode from a catheter assembly. The systems and methods provide a catheter handle having a trigger lever adapted to carry an actuator rod. The actuator rod is adapted to cause movement of the electrode between a retracted position and an extended position. A pinion is carried by the trigger lever for engagement with a rack carried by the actuator rod. Compression of the trigger lever moves the rack along the actuator rod between a first position corresponding to the electrodes being in the retracted position and a second position corresponding to either the primed electrode firing position or the electrodes being in an extended position.
US08758339B2	Angle indexer for medical devices Apparatus for positioning of a medical device in body tissue includes an angle indexer which mates in at least two positions with an index-key attached to the medical device. The indexer may be hand held or otherwise secured to a separate device, such as an introducer cannula, with the medical device being rotatable relative to the indexer.
US08758338B2	Electrophysiology/ablation catheter having lariat configuration of variable radius A remotely deflectable electrophysiology/ablation catheter of the type intended for placing into an interior passage of the heart is disclosed. The distal end of this elongated tubular catheter has a pair of tension/compression members each with a flattened end portion connected to the distal electrode and extending through the catheter casing and attached to a user moveable actuator for effecting the tension/compression thereon for remotely curling the distal end of the catheter. Spaced ring electrodes are provided adjacent the distal electrode. A permanent bend is pre-formed in the casing and tension/compression members adjacent the ring electrodes about an axis perpendicular to the elongated tension/compression members. Movement of the remote actuator causes the distal portion of the catheter to curl into a lariat in a plane perpendicular to the axis along the elongated catheter casing, thus permitting electrical mapping or ablation with the distal and/or ring electrodes about the inner surface of the heart passage into which the lariat is formed and situated. The lariat can achieve a curvature greater than 360 degrees and at a significantly reduced radius to allow insertion of the catheter distal end into passages of reduced dimension.
US08758337B2	User interface for ablation therapy The disclosure describes a user interface that may be used to control ablation therapy and monitor ablation therapy progress in systems that utilize wet electrode ablation techniques. The user interface presents a virtual electrode depth icon to a user that indicates the size of a lesion that may be created with the selected virtual electrode depth. The virtual electrode depth may be changed by the user according to the ablation therapy most appropriate for a patient, and the user may interact with the user interface to define the virtual electrode depth. In this manner, the user interface may be a touchscreen or other input device such as a mouse, pointing device, or keyboard. The user interface may also provide a thermometer icon that represents a patient temperature, a timer icon that represents a remaining time for therapy, and other representations of therapy progress.
US08758335B2	Internal indifferent electrode device for use with lesion creation apparatus and method of forming lesions using the same An internal indifferent electrode device including a flexible shaft, an energy transmission device adapted to be inserted into the body supported on the shaft, and a connector adapted to mate with the power return connector of a power supply apparatus.
US08758331B2	Apparatus for and method of refractive surgery with laser pulses A method and apparatus for a refractive surgical treatment that uses a laser which produces a succession of laser pulses applied to a material region. The laser pulses irradicates the material region to be divided where the energy of the individual pulse in less than the energy required to produce the material division or cutting.
US08758329B2	Liquid catheter, particularly a urinary catheter, method and delivery device A liquid catheter, in particular a urinary catheter, includes a catheter shaft part (21) with a longitudinal liquid channel extending between a proximal and distal side thereof, and an anchoring body (22). The catheter body is intended to be received fully internally in a body cavity, such as in particular the urine bladder (50), and to drain the bladder from inside via the urethra (51). The catheter body has a length to span a distance between the bladder and a closure point (35) of the sphincter urethrae. An operating member (24,25) is connected durably to the catheter body to enable a user to carry the catheter body transluminally out of the bladder past the closure point. An insertion device for the catheter includes an insertion sleeve which can be carried transluminally as far as the urine bladder and from which the catheter body can be carried into the bladder.
US08758324B2	Device for actively removing a target cell from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices, systems, and methods are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen.
US08758323B2	Infusion pump system with disposable cartridge having pressure venting and pressure feedback Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
US08758315B2	Multi-orientation canister for use with a reduced pressure treatment system Systems and methods for reduced pressure tissue treatments, including a multi-orientation canister. The canister includes an inlet for receiving fluids from a tissue site, and a main chamber in fluid communication with the inlet for receiving fluids from the inlet. The canister includes a filter chamber separated from the main chamber by one or more filter chamber walls. The one or more filter chamber walls includes a primary hole having a first diameter and a secondary hole having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The primary hole provides a first path of fluid communication between the filter chamber and the main chamber. The canister includes an outlet for providing fluid communication between the filter chamber and a reduced pressure source.
US08758313B2	Apparatus and method for wound cleansing with actives An apparatus and method for cleansing and applying therapy or prophylaxis to wounds, in which irrigant fluid, which may contain a physiologically active material, and wound exudate from the dressing are moved by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing. A means for fluid cleansing may also be provided to recirculate fluid back to the dressing. The cleansing means removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The apparatus may also provide means for distributing such materials in a precise and time-controlled manner over the wound bed. It may also contain a means for providing simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound.
US08758312B2	Patch preparation The present invention provides a patch preparation that has an extremely low moisture permeability, has a sufficient ODT effect, is excellent in drug releasability and in anchoring property of its drug-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and has a preferred patch feeling. The patch preparation of the present invention includes a support; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing an adherent polymer and a drug on one surface of the support, wherein: the support has a polyester base layer, an inorganic oxide layer, and a polyester nonwoven fabric layer in the stated order; the polyester base layer has a thickness of 1.0 μm to 16 μm; and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is laminated on the polyester nonwoven fabric layer.
US08758309B2	Gas mist mask device The present invention is to provide a gas mist mask device which is compact and economical, and enables to take a mist bath for the face or the eyes by using the physiological actions of oxygen or carbon dioxide. The gas mist mask device comprises a gas supply means 110 of supplying carbon or carbon dioxide, otherwise the mixed gas (called briefly as “gas” hereafter) of oxygen and carbon dioxide, a gas mist generating means 120 connected to the gas supply means for storing a liquid inside thereof and generating a mist (called as “gas mist” hereafter) prepared by pulverizing and dissolving the stored liquid and the gas, and a mask member having a mask main frame 131 with a first sheet passing the gas mist and a second sheet not passing, and holding parts 138 of securing the mask main frame 131 in such a manner that the first sheet is fronted to the eyes or the face of the human living organism, and this gas mist generating means supplies the gas mist between the first sheet and the second sheet, thereby contacting the gas mist to the eyes or the face of the human living organism.
US08758307B2	Self-priming, anti-free flow valve for infusion pumps A self-priming IV set valve includes a connector including a valve element that is positioned inside of the connector, and a cap that is removably connected to the connector. When the cap is mounted to the connector a passageway is formed in the connector such that air and liquid are permitted to pass through the connector and into the cap whereupon a hydrophobic filter of the cap prevents the passage of liquid there through while the hydrophobic filter permits the passage of air out of the cap and into the atmosphere. When the cap is not mounted to the connector, the valve element of the connector is configured to open under pressure and close when pressure ceases. Also disclosed is a method of priming the IV set, a cap assembly for a self-priming IV set valve, and a connector for a self-priming IV set valve.
US08758306B2	Medical connectors and methods of use A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a substantially transparent housing having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, and a cavity extending therebetween. The connector provides a substantially visible fluid flow path extending through a substantial portion of the connector.
US08758305B2	One-way valve, especially low pressure check valve for use in the medical technique One-way valve, especially low-pressure check valve, for use in the medical technology, having a housing consisting of an inlet half and an outlet half and having an inlet channel and an outlet channel with a diaphragm being positioned in a pressure space which is contacting an annular valve seat under pre-tension which is opening into the outlet channel. The pressure space is consisting of two pressure chambers. In the direction of flow before the closing mechanism formed by the valve seat and the diaphragm a second valve mechanism is provided which is opening in the same sense with the first closing mechanism at an over-pressure in the entry channel and which is closing at an over-pressure in the exit channel.
US08758301B2	Firing button for automatic injection device Exemplary embodiments provide firing mechanism assemblies that minimize or eliminate a misfire of an automatic injection device that causes a delay in the delivery of an injection. Exemplary embodiments provide automatic injection devices including firing mechanism assemblies that minimize or eliminate a misfire that causes a delay in the delivery of an injection. Exemplary embodiments provide methods for minimizing or eliminating misfire that causes a delay in delivery of an injection in automatic injection devices. Exemplary embodiments provide methods for using automatic injection devices that are free of a misfire that causes delay in delivery of a therapeutic substance into a patient's body.
US08758296B2	Safety syringes Syringes are disclosed herein incorporating a variety of safety mechanisms for protecting the users from accidental needle stick. In certain embodiments, the syringes incorporate retractable carriages that can be retracted into the syringe barrels by engaging with the plungers. The carriages are configured to receive different needle hubs having any number of needle sizes. In certain other embodiments, the carriages are spring loaded so that as the plungers disengage the carriages from the syringe barrels, the springs automatically retract the needles into the barrels. Still in certain other embodiments, needle hubs with spring loaded needles are used with the syringes. The needles are retracted into the barrels when the plungers activate certain mechanisms incorporated into the hubs to thereby release the needles.
US08758292B2	Administering apparatus with functional drive element An apparatus for administering a fluid product, including a housing, a product member for accomodating the fluid product and/or a reservoir for the fluid product, which product member can be moved relative to the housing from a start position to an inserted position along a longitudinal axis of the housing, a drive member in the housing and movable relative to the product member for emptying the fluid product from the product member and/or the reservoir, wherein the drive member has at least one holding element which holds the drive member in the start position of the product member and wherein, by the movement of the product member, the holding element is moved from the holding position to a released position in which the drive member is movable relative to the housing.
US08758282B2	Compression garment apparatus having support bladder A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics.
US08758281B2	Vibrational support surface A vibration and modulation system is provided for an array of air cells. The vibration and modulation system includes an air source, a high-pressure reservoir in fluid communication with the air source, and at least one valve coupled between the high-pressure air source and the array of air cells. A control assembly is coupled with the at least one valve and selectively controls a position of the valve to effect a vibratory action in the array of air cells.
US08758280B2	Athletic massage device An athletic massage device is described with improved pressure absorption and distribution, along with methods for using the same. The athletic massage device may comprise one or more layers of pliant material, which allow a user improved control over how to adjust applied pressure. In some embodiments, devices are provided with a deep core construction with a pliant outer perimeter. A hard spine may house a motor and rechargeable battery to create vibrations, which may be adjustable. An inner core layer of a pliant material may overlay the spine. An outer surface layer of a more pliant material may overlay the inner core. Protrusions from the spine may extend into the inner core layer to improve pressure or energy transfer. Embodiments may be provided in the form of balls, massage sticks, rolling pins, or dumbbells.
US08758276B2	Patient assessment apparatus and method A patient assessment apparatus, such as for balance assessment, includes an elongated member having a length and first, second and third positions along the length, a first receiving member situated at the first position, and a second receiving member situated at the third position, the second position situated between the first and third positions. The first and second receiving members are each arranged to receive a marker from a patient. Reach characteristic data is collected from a patient using the balance assessment apparatus, and the reach characteristic data is analyzed to determine whether the patient has a balance deficit.
US08758275B2	Moving body posture angle processing device A moving body attitude angle processing apparatus capable of reducing cumulative errors in continuously measuring the attitude angle of a moving body is provided. The moving body attitude angle processing apparatus estimates the attitude angle of a moving body in accordance with outputs from an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and a gyro sensor that are mounted to the moving body, and outputs the attitude angle thus estimated. The moving body attitude angle processing apparatus includes: a gyro sensor that outputs an angular velocity vector; an acceleration sensor that outputs an acceleration vector; a magnetic sensor that outputs a magnetic field vector; a movement state determining device that determines a movement state of a moving body in accordance with an output from the acceleration sensor; and a gyro-sensor zero-point output estimating device that, when the movement state determining device determines the movement state to have been detected as a stationary state of the moving body, carries out a process of estimating a zero-point output of the gyro sensor in accordance with the output from the acceleration sensor, an output from the magnetic sensor, and an output from the gyro sensor.
US08758270B2	Coil design for improved rotational performance A coil for transmitting torque comprises a wire having a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinal edges extending along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal edge is formed with a first pattern and the second longitudinal edge is formed with a second pattern complementary to the first pattern, the first and second patterns being configured to interlock with one another when the wire is wound into a helical shape.
US08758267B2	Modified lancet carrier for single-use lancet sensor assembly A lancet carrier for an integrated lancet sensor assembly incorporating a lance cover includes an elongated body with a bottom, an open top, a body open end and a body closed end, a lancet-receiving recess with a recess bottom surface, the recess extending between the open end and the closed end, and a trough-forming member forming a trough with a trough open end in communication with the body open end, the trough-forming member longitudinally extending a predefined distance along the bottom from the body open end, the trough replacing a portion of the recess bottom surface at the body open end.
US08758252B2	Innovative components for an ultrasonic arc scanning apparatus Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.
US08758245B2	Systems and methods for pattern recognition in diabetes management A diabetes management system or process is provided herein that may be used to analyze and recognize patterns for a large number of blood glucose concentration measurements and other physiological parameters related to the glycemia of a patient. In particular, a method of monitoring glycemia in a patient may include storing a patient's data on a suitable device, such as, for example, a blood glucose meter. The patient's data may include blood glucose concentration measurements. The diabetes management system or process may be installed on, but is not limited to, a personal computer, an insulin pen, an insulin pump, or a glucose meter. The diabetes management system or process may identify a plurality of pattern types from the data including a testing/dosing pattern, a hypoglycemic pattern, a hyperglycemic pattern, a blood glucose variability pattern, and a comparative pattern. After identifying a particular pattern with the data management system or process, a warning message may be displayed on a screen of a personal computer or a glucose meter. Other messages can also be provided to ensure compliance of any prescribed diabetes regiments or to guide the patient in managing the patient's diabetes.
US08758240B2	System with a portable patient device and external operating part A patient system including a first patient device for being carried by a patient and a second patient device arranged remotely from the first patient device, wherein a user interface of the first patient device is provided separately from the first patient device on the second patient device.
US08758232B2	Robotic arm An elongate robotic arm comprising articulated segments and a channel that extends along the longitudinal axis of the arm and contains a stiffening member which includes a sensor for measuring the shape of the arm. Using the central channel for this purpose improves the ease and accuracy of shape measurement.
US08758231B2	Access sheath with active deflection In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an access sheath for positioning in a patient's body is provided. The access sheath comprises an elongated member having a proximal portion extending to a distal portion and a plurality of lumens formed therethrough including a working lumen and a first additional lumen. The first additional lumen is configured to receive an optical system or an irrigation system. The proximal portion has a stiffening section that includes a first coil and one of a braiding and a second coil which are disposed about the working lumen in concentric relationship with each other. The distal portion has a tip and a first deflection section and a second deflection section. The first deflection section is proximal to the tip and distal to the second deflection section. The first deflection section is configured to be actuated to bend at a first angle to position the tip. The second deflection section is configured to bend at a second angle to reposition the tip.
US08758230B2	Endoscope apparatus An endoscope apparatus includes an insertion part which has an imaging mechanism at a distal end portion; a display part which displays an image acquired by an observation mechanism, a manipulating part which performs curving manipulation of the insertion part; and a housing which accommodates the display part and the manipulating part to a front face thereof, and which connects the insertion part with a back face opposite to the front face. The manipulating part has a swingable first joystick; and a curving mechanism having the first joystick and a manipulating member connected thereto. The swinging center of the first joystick is located inside a region specified by a portion where fingers are arranged in a side view of the housing when a user holds the housing, and by a distal end of the first joystick protruding toward the front face.
US08758229B2	Axial visualization systems Axial visualization systems which utilize axially aligned imaging instruments for visualizing through an imaging hood purged of blood via a transparent fluid are described where an imaging element extending from a support shaft may be aligned within a working lumen defined through a deployment catheter. The imaging element may be positioned distal to the hood in its collapsed state and within the hood in its expanded state. The imaging element may be configured to seat itself securely within the catheter or to angle itself to adjust the viewing angle. Additionally, a disposable visualization sheath having a transparent lens may also be utilized to house an imaging instrument therein.
US08758225B2	Adapter for endoscopes and related method An adapter for endoscopic treatments has a fiber constraint device that is set at a desired maximum fiber retraction distance, and provides a physical barrier to prevent excessive fiber retraction into the endoscope. The restricted retraction prevents the fiber from firing within the endoscope, thus avoiding expensive damage to both the endoscope and fiber. This benefits the patient with potentially shorter treatment time and less exposure to anesthesia. The adapter also limits maximum extension of fibers. Limiting maximum extension protects the fiber tip and avoids patient complications. The adapter is securely attached to the optical fiber with a connecting means. When using directionally radiating fiber tips, fiber orientation can be defined and the fiber can be rotated relative to the initial angular position of the fiber tip.
US08758223B1	Test equipment for endoscopes An endoscope testing apparatus including a base, a main rail coupled to the base, a first centering mount coupled to the main rail, an optical test target holder coupled to the main rail, a second centering mount coupled to the optical test holder, the second centering mount being coaxially alignable with the first centering mount, and an optical scanning device coupled to the main rail and coaxially alignable with the first centering mount and the second centering mount. The test target holder includes an optical test target having a selectively adjustable distance between the optical test target and the second centering mount and a selectively adjustable angle formed between an axis formed by the centering mounts and the test target.
US08758212B2	Disposal of sulfur through use as sand-sulfur mortar A sulfur-sand limestone mortar and methods of preparing the sulfur-sand limestone mortar and disposing of elemental sulfur, are disclosed. In embodiments, the sulfur-sand limestone mortar includes elemental sulfur, limestone powder, and sand. Modifiers, such as plasticizers, are not required and are not used in embodiments of the sulfur-sand limestone mortar. In embodiments of the method to prepare the sulfur-sand limestone mortar, each of the elemental sulfur, limestone powder, and sand are heated to at least 140 C, then combined, and then allowed to solidify.
US08758211B2	Centrifuge Centrifuges are useful to, among other things, remove red blood cells from whole blood and retain platelets and other factors in a reduced volume of plasma. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and or platelet poor plasma (PPP) can be obtained rapidly and is ready for immediate injection into the host. Embodiments may include valves, operated manually or automatically, to open ports that discharge the excess red blood cells and the excess plasma into separate receivers while retaining the platelets and other factors in the centrifuge chamber. High speeds used allow simple and small embodiments to be used at the patient's side during surgical procedures. The embodiments can also be used for the separation of liquids or slurries in other fields such as, for example, the separation of pigments or lubricants.
US08758210B2	Apparatus for performing a centrifugal field-flow fractionation comprising a seal and method An apparatus for performing a centrifugal field-flow fractionation is disclosed. In an embodiment of the invention, radial rotary shaft seals are used for sealing the rotating parts of the shaft for carrying out the centrifugal field-flow fractionation and the stationary parts. Furthermore, a separate line is introduced for reducing the pressure differential across these seals. In such way, the driving force driving sample fluid across the seals is reduced, thereby reducing leakage.
US08758208B2	Tool handling device for machine tools A tool handling device for machine tools, comprising a tool magazine having a transfer position for the transfer of the tools, including a tool changer movable between the transfer position and an exchange position, which has a rotatable double gripper, and a supporting structure movable on a foundation, on which the tool changer is mounted. In order to achieve fast tool changes in tight spaces on the machine, the supporting structure has an upper slide and a lower slide which can both be displaced by means of spindle drives in the same direction on a foundation, wherein a single drive motor is provided for driving the two spindle drives.
US08758207B2	Proprioceptive/kinesthetic apparatus and method Footwear includes a support member having an upper surface attachable to a foot, and two bulbous protuberances, a forward bulbous protuberance and rearward bulbous protuberance. Each of the protuberances has a curved outer contour, and protrudes from a lower surface of the support member on opposite sides of a latitudinal midline thereof, the latitudinal midline being halfway between a calcaneus support portion and a phalanges support portion of the support member. The forward bulbous protuberance is positioned medially offset with respect to a longitudinal centerline.
US08758205B2	Reversibly slide-swingable balance-training apparatus A reversibly slide-swingable balance-training apparatus includes a base unit, a transmission unit mounted in the base unit and providing a movement-constraining eccentric shaft and a power-maintaining rotary member for rotating the movement-constraining eccentric shaft continuously, one or a pair of linkages each having a first link pivotally connected to the movement-constraining eccentric shaft of the transmission unit, a second link pivotally coupled between the first link and the base unit and a third link pivotally connected to the second link, and a platform pivotally connected to the first link and third link of each linkage. Subject to the oscillation motion of the links of the linkage counteracting the postures of the user and the functioning of the movement-constraining eccentric shaft and the continuation of the energy of the power-maintaining rotary member, the platform is reversibly slide-swinging for best balance training.
US08758204B2	Physical fitness training system A portable exercise apparatus comprising one or more planar arm supports for supporting one or both of a user's forearms; strapping means for securing each arm support to the user's forearms; one or more elastomeric cords attachable between each planar arm support and one or more anchor points; and anchor means for securing each elastomeric cord to the anchor points. The apparatus may be used for pectoral exercises, core muscle exercises, and other exercises.
US08758203B2	Isometric exercise apparatus and storage rack therefor The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment and more specifically, to an isometric exercise apparatus and a storage rack therefor. The isometric exercise apparatus includes a frame which has a base and a sidewall joined to the base. The base has an exercise platform for supporting a user's body. Also provided is a restraint arm assembly connected to the frame. The arm restraint assembly includes a swing arm pivotally connected to the base, a restraint arm carried by the swing arm and positionable above the exercise platform to inhibit movement of a portion of the user's body so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises. An indexing assembly is provided to fix the swing arm in a predetermined angular position selected from a set of discrete angular positions relative to the base. At least one limb restraint accessory is positionable at predetermined locations along the base for inhibiting movement of the user's limb so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises. The apparatus can rapidly be adapted or configured to target a plurality of joint angles to work different muscle groups (or different muscles within the same muscle group) for an enhanced isometric workout.
US08758201B2	Portable physical activity sensing system A portable system retrieves one or more exercise programs from a remote communication system that provides motivational content for a user exercising upon an exercise mechanism. The exercise program further includes at least one control signal that controls one or more operating parameters of the exercise mechanism. The portable system includes a control device configured to retrieve the exercise program and deliver the motivational content to the user by way of an audio delivery device, while delivering the control signals to the exercise mechanism. A sensor communicates with the control device and tracks one or more measurable parameters of the user during the user's performance of the exercise program. Data representative of the one or more measurable parameters can be delivered to the control device for delivery to the remote communication system.
US08758195B2	Traveling speed control system for work vehicle A traveling speed control system for a work vehicle comprises an engine having a variable throttle opening; a hydrostatic transmission driven by the engine, the hydrostatic transmission having a variable output/input speed ratio; a travel mode selecting manipulator for selecting either a work travel mode or a normal travel mode; and an acceleration manipulator for setting a traveling speed of the work vehicle. Increase of the throttle opening during idling, of the engine is prior to increase of the output/input speed ratio for increasing the traveling speed of the work vehicle when the work travel mode is selected, and the increase of the throttle opening prior to the increase of the output/input speed ratio is canceled when the normal travel mode is selected.
US08758193B2	Vehicle driving system and control method for vehicle driving system A first engine ENG1, transmission TM1, one-way clutch OWC1, driving target member 11 connected to an output member 121 of the one-way clutch, main motor/generator MG1 connected to the member 11, sub motor/generator MG2 connected to an output shaft S1 of the engine ENG1, battery 8, and controller 5. The controller 5 performs EV running, engine running, and series running where power generated by a sub motor/generator MG2 using the power of the first engine ENG1 is supplied to the main motor/generator MG1. Series running is carried out between EV running and the engine running when switching from EV running to engine running is carried out. A rotational speed of the engine and/or a transmission ratio of the transmission are/is controlled so that the rotational speed input to the input member is less than the rotational speed of the output member 121 during the series running control.
US08758190B2	Gear assembly with asymmetric flex pin An epicyclic gear assembly has a plurality of planetary gear sets secured in a carrier. Each planetary gear set has a planet gear supported by a planet shaft, the planet shaft having its opposite ends supported within the carrier, the planet shaft being capable of defecting along at least a part of its length when the gear assembly is subject to torsional and rotational loads.
US08758183B2	Transmission with double-sun, one ring, and double-annular gear coplanar gear set A transmission includes a first gear set with a first sun gear member rotatable about a first axis of rotation, a second sun gear member rotatable about the first axis of rotation, a carrier member, and a ring gear member radially outward of and concentric with the first sun gear member. A first annular gear meshes with the first sun gear member, and a second annular gear meshes with the first annular gear, the second sun gear member, and with the ring gear member. The first annular gear is rotatable about a second axis of rotation and the second annular gear is rotatable about a third axis or rotation.
US08758181B2	Continuously variable transmission with nested clutch and planetary output The described system and method provide a continuously variable full range transmission having inputs for receiving rotational power from a primary power source and a secondary power source such as a hydraulic variator. A first planetary gear group contains first and second planetary gear sets, and the inputs for receiving rotational power are linked to one or more of the first planetary gear set and the second planetary gear set. A second planetary gear group includes a third planetary gear set and a fourth planetary gear set, with a nested clutch assembly having first and second selectable clutches being provided to link the first planetary gear group to the second planetary gear group. Activation of the first clutch fixes the continuously variable transmission in a first speed range, while activation of the second clutch fixes the continuously variable transmission in a second speed range.
US08758174B2	Table tennis robot and method of operation A robot server assembly (20) having a back panel (21), a ball feed collector plate (23) extending outwardly from the bottom of back panel with its horizontal plane positioned an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the back panel (21), a rotatable ball pickup mechanism (24) positioned between a the ball collector mounting section (22) of the back panel and the ball feed collector plate and having a plurality of ball pickup structures (78, 80, 81, 82) extending into the collector plate; a ball guide (25) at the upper end of the back panel; a substantially transparent front cover (28) attached to the front surface of the back panel (21) and extending from the bottom of the ball guide (25) to ball pickup mechanism (24) to define an enclosed ball passageway (30); an oscillator (32) is mounted to the top of the back panel above the ball guide, with a serving head assembly (34) attached to the oscillator through a pivot guide (35). The robot server assembly (20) includes a digital controller (204) that operates multiple functions of the robot server assembly from a menu of functions and can be interfaced with a personal computer for the development of specialized drills.
US08758172B2	Sports training system A training device includes a controller, and a sensor in communication with the controller. The sensor is configured for measuring a force. At least one indicator is in communication with the controller for indicating when a force falls below a predetermined threshold.
US08758168B2	Multi-layer golf ball with translucent cover A golf ball comprising a core, a cover and at least on intermediate layer therebetween. The intermediate layer includes pigment which contributes to the color or appearance of the ball and the cover is at least partially transparent such that the intermediate layer is at least partially visible. The cover is also comprised of an optical enhancer.
US08758167B2	Compositions for golf balls based on oriented nanostructures Multi-piece golf balls having at least one component made of a rubber composition comprising substantially oriented nanostructures are provided. For example, the nanostructures may be in the form of nanofibers, nanorods, nanotubes, and nanoparticles. The multi-piece golf ball contains a core, which may have a dual-core construction including a center and surrounding outer core layer or other multi-layered structure. Preferably at least one of the core layers is formed from a polybutadiene rubber composition comprising the nanostructures. The polybutadiene rubber may be chemically or non-chemically modified. The polybutadiene preferably has a cis-bond content of at least 80%.
US08758165B1	Customizable golf club head A golf club having features that permit easy customization by consumers is disclosed herein. The golf club includes at least one weight port, a ribbon, at least one removable weight port ring, and at least one removable ribbon insert.
US08758163B2	Iron type golf clubs and golf club heads having adjustable weighting features Iron golf club heads and clubs include a body having a ball striking face, a rear face opposite the ball striking face and a sole portion positioned between the ball striking face and the rear face. The rear face has an opening in communication with a slot positioned in the body. A weight element is positioned in the slot through the opening. The weight element has at least one aperture wherein the center of gravity is shifted when the weight element is positioned in the slot.
US08758162B2	Golf club head This invention provides a golf club head in which a plurality of scorelines are formed in its face surface at an equal pitch. Rounded portions are formed on the edges of the scorelines. Each region between adjacent scorelines includes a fine groove formation region in which N (N≧2) fine grooves are formed to extend parallel to the scorelines and to align themselves in a direction perpendicular to the scorelines at an interval d (d≧0). Letting S be the distance between the endpoints of the rounded portions of the adjacent scorelines, Wt be the sum total of the widths of all the fine grooves, A1 be the distance from the endpoint of the rounded portion of one scoreline of the adjacent scorelines to the fine groove formation region, A2 be the distance from the endpoint of the rounded portion of the other scoreline of the adjacent scorelines to the fine groove formation region, and Wmax be the maximum width of the widths of the fine grooves, 0≦A1+A2
US08758161B2	Golf club head having a multi-material face A golf club with a multi-material face is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention has a striking face that forms a pocket, wherein the pocket is filled with a secondary material having a lower density to improve the performance of the golf club head. The multi-material face disclosed in accordance with the present invention may generally have a characteristic time slope of greater than about 5 and less than about 50, wherein the characteristic time slope is determined based on the various data points collected according to the United States Golf Association's (USGA's) Characteristic Time (CT) test.
US08758159B2	Iron golf club head with improved performance An iron type golf club head with improved performance is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses an iron type golf club head having a frontal face portion made out of a lightweight material that is separate and distinct from the material used to form the remaining body portion of the iron type golf club head. The thinner material allows the frontal face portion of the iron type golf club head to be made thinner, yielding improved performance characteristics such as a higher Coefficient of Restitution (COR) of greater than about 0.770, a lower Center of Gravity (CG) location of less than about 5.0 mm from a ground, and a lower primary resonant frequency of less than about 5,000 Hertz.
US08758151B2	Measuring method of golf club head A head measuring method of the present invention includes: (a) preparing a golf club having a head having a plurality of markers provided thereon; (b) photographing the head by a camera disposed at a position, wherein a backward distance between the position and a center point of a ball is equal to or greater than 0, to obtain a head image near an impact; and (c) analyzing the head image to calculate a position and attitude of the head near the impact. Preferably, three or more combinations of the markers set such that the marker interval is equal to or greater than a head vertical width exist.
US08758147B2	Torque fluctuation absorber A torque fluctuation absorber includes a first plate member being rotatable, a second plate member positioned to be axially separated from the first plate member, the second plate member being rotatable relative to the first plate member, a first friction member arranged between the first plate member and the second plate member and slidably pressed against the first plate member and the second plate member, and a first guide portion restricting the first friction member from moving radially inwardly.
US08758146B2	Coupling element cooling arrangment A rotating system includes a drive member and a driven member. The rotating system includes a coupling positioned to rotatably couple the drive member to the driven member and a housing surrounding a portion of the coupling to define an inside and an outside, the housing having a plurality of apertures. A fan is coupled to the coupling and operable to produce a flow of air from the inside to the outside via at least one of the plurality of apertures, and a guide tube is positioned within one of the plurality of apertures to guide a flow of air from the outside to the inside.
US08758145B2	Gaming system having large display and plural gaming machines The gaming system of the present invention comprises: a plurality of gaming machines; a single pedestal having an installation surface for installing the plurality of gaming machines; a common image display supported by a supporting member provided such that a first end thereof is supported by the pedestal and the second end thereof is oriented upwardly; a secondary supporting member that is provided in the common image display and formed so as to extend toward the side of the common image display; and a display board that is secured by a holding member provided in the secondary supporting member.
US08758138B2	Apparatus and methods for authenticating a user of an entertainment device using a mobile communication device Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for remotely controlling an entertainment device using a mobile communication device. A user utilizes a mobile communication device to input information that requests manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by an entertainment device. The mobile communication device transmits the user input to the entertainment device and furthers transmits identifying data regarding the user. Responsive to receiving the user input and the identifying data, the mobile communication device authenticates the user and outputs the content for presentation to a user based on the user input.
US08758133B2	Game system with selective orientation control Respective orientations (a pitch angle, a roll angle, and a yaw angle) of the input device are detected based on angular velocity data outputted from a gyro sensor unit of an input device. Then, it is determined whether the pitch angle is within a first range or within a second range. When it has been determined that the pitch angle is within the first range, a posture of an object is updated based on the roll angle. When it has been determined that the pitch angle is within the second range, the posture of the object is updated based on the yaw angle. Accordingly, operability can be improved in a game executed in accordance with an orientation of the input device.
US08758132B2	Methods and systems for enabling depth and direction detection when interfacing with a computer program One or more images can be captured with a depth camera having a capture location in a coordinate space. First and second objects in the one or more images can be identified and assigned corresponding first and second object locations in the coordinate space. A relative position can be identified in the coordinate space between the first object location and the second object location when viewed from the capture location by computing an azimuth angle and an altitude angle between the first object location and the object location in relation to the capture location. The relative position includes a dimension of depth with respect to the coordinate space. The dimension of depth is determined from analysis of the one or more images. A state of a computer program is changed based on the relative position.
US08758126B2	In-vehicle gaming system for passengers An in-vehicle gaming system may be played by a driver alone, or simultaneously or individually by a driver and/or one or more other users. The in-vehicle gaming system may be activated or controlled by, for example, touch, voice, or gesture. Gameplay is dynamically adjusted based at least in part on environmental factors such that the driver is not distracted from driving the vehicle. Game content is generated based at least in part on environmental factors and user data.
US08758125B2	Controlling event-driven behavior of wagering game objects A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more events that occur within a wagering game. The wagering game can feature a wagering game object that can automatically (e.g., intelligently) respond to the one or more events. The behavior controller system can use event-driven behavior controllers, such as a behavior tree. The behavior controller system can determine, and activate, tasks on the behavior tree that cause the wagering game object to respond to the one or more events. In some embodiments, the behavior controller system can also prioritize tasks that may be performed by behavior trees to prevent conflicts between wagering game objects during a wagering game.
US08758121B2	Gaming system and method for providing enhanced player opportunities for depositing monetary amounts above a designated level An apparatus and method providing at least one input device which enables a player to deposit an amount of money into a gaming device and a memory device configured to store the deposited amount of money. The gaming device displays the deposited amount of money on a credit display. The gaming device includes a wagering game and at least one input device configured to enable the player to initiate a play of the game by inputting a wager using the deposited amount of money. The game includes a plurality of award opportunities. The gaming device determines which of the award opportunities to employ based on the deposited amount of money. In one embodiment, the gaming device provides an enhanced award opportunity if the deposited amount of money is at least a designated amount.
US08758120B2	Community game having online and land-based game play A method includes presenting a community game that includes land-based game play and online game play. The method includes selecting either the land-based or online game play as an affected game play, wherein the affected game play is to have at least one result in the community game that is affected by the other game play that was not selected. In response to a determination that a generation of the at least one result is needed for the affected game play for the community game, the method includes receiving, from the other game play, a result from a game. Also in response to the determination, the method includes affecting of the at least one result of the community game for the affected game play based on the result of the game at the other game play.
US08758119B1	Asset transfers between interactive social games A method and system to transfer assets between interactive social games is described. In some embodiments, the method generates a visual expression of a transfer mechanism in a first computer-implemented game. The method further generates the visual expression of the transfer mechanism in a second computer-implemented game. The transfer mechanism is capable of transferring an in-game asset from the first computer-implemented game to the second computer-implemented game. The method transfers the in-game asset from the first computer-implemented game to the second computer-implemented game using the transfer mechanism.
US08758114B2	Gaming machine and control method thereof A gaming machine executes a process with new entertainability. The game executes a normal game accepting an input of selecting any of the plurality of the specific symbols stop-displayed, in response to a fact that a plurality of the specific symbols are stop-displayed, in the normal game executed. A benefit is awarded according to the specific symbols selected. Whether or not to generate a specific game state is determined, in response to the specific symbols selected. An input of selecting a specific symbol other than the specific symbol previously selected is accepted from among the plurality of specific symbols stop-displayed, in response to a fact that it is determined that the specific game state has been generated. A benefit is awarded according to the specific symbol selected in the last processing.
US08758113B2	Method of gaming, a gaming system and a game controller A method of gaming including: displaying to a player a potential award and an indicator having an indicator state when active during play of a game; changing the indicator state in response to play of the game; changing the potential award in response to play of the game; and awarding the potential award which is displayed when the indicator state is an award state.
US08758111B2	Game of chance systems and methods In various embodiments, players may wager regarding multiple outcomes.
US08758099B2	Method and device for weight precise cutting of a food strand A method for cutting a food strand into portions including the steps: feeding the food strand through a feed device towards a cutting device; continuously measuring a cross section of the food strand during feeding with a measuring device; continuously generating a marking on a surface of the food strand through a marking device; continuously detecting the marking through three first detectors arranged on identical sides of the marking with respect to the feed direction; continuously determining a size of a cross sectional surface of the food strand through a processing device from image data generated by the first detectors and a fourth detector; controlling the cutting device and/or the feed device through a control device using data of the size of the cross sectional surface; and continuously detecting the marking through a fourth detector arranged on another side of the marking than the three first detectors.
US08758096B2	Glass setting plate for glass polishing system A glass setting plate for a glass polishing system supports a lower surface of a glass in a glass polishing system for polishing a glass used for liquid crystal displays. The glass setting plate is made of a composite material obtained by molding and curing a mixture of granite particles and thermosetting resin.
US08758095B2	Abrading or polishing tool with improved motor chamber The present invention relates to an abrading or polishing tool with an improved motor chamber, and more particularly to a tool with a motor chamber having a sleeve or liner lining the inside surface of the motor chamber. In one embodiment, an abrading or polishing tool includes a body defining an internal motor chamber with an inner surface, a liner lining the inner surface of the motor chamber, a rotor contained within the motor chamber for rotation against the liner, and an abrading or polishing head coupled to the rotor for rotation.
US08758093B2	Internal gear grinding machine An internal gear grinding machine achieves space savings and reduction in size of a machine, as well as prevents the tools from being damaged even when an abnormal situation such as a blackout occurs, by a simplifying dressing operation. The internal gear grinding machine for grinding a workpiece (W) by synchronously rotating the workpiece (W) and a barrel-shaped threaded grinding wheel (17) in mesh with each other includes a dressing device (20) for dressing the threaded tool (17) by meshing the threaded grinding wheel (17) with a disk dresser (56). When dressing, the threaded grinding wheel (17) and the disc dresser (56) are operated in accordance with the helix angle and barrel shape of the threaded grinding wheel (17), and the brake mechanism (58) applies a braking force to a dresser turn drive motor (53) to enable the disc dresser (56) to be maintained at a turned position thereof.
US08758092B2	Sweeper burnish head A skewed burnishing head arrangement is provided for burnishing the surface of a disc. The skewing of the burnishing head relative to the diameter perpendicular to a sweeping direction provides improved wiping action that catches loose particles and surface contamination, as well as performing aggressive asperity cutting and surface conditioning, while preventing particles from being embedded into a disc surface.
US08758090B2	Polishing method and polishing device A polishing method includes: mounting a wafer on a fixed abrasive polishing pad located on a polishing platen; delivering a polishing slurry to the fixed abrasive polishing pad to polish the wafer; and adsorbing abrasive particles generated during the polishing process with an electrode. The electrode has a polarity opposite to a polarity of charges of the abrasive particles. A polishing device includes a polishing platen, a fixed abrasive polishing pad, a slurry pipeline and a polarity changer having an electrode. Therefore, the abrasive particles generated during the polishing process are removed, which prevents the wafer from being scratched, thereby increasing wafer yield and improving efficiency.
US08758088B2	Floating abrading platen configuration The rotary platens used here for high speed lapping are light in weight and low in mass inertia to allow fast acceleration and deceleration of the platens. The use of cast aluminum materials that are adhesively bonded together provides very rigid platens that have precision-flat surfaces that are dimensionally stable over long periods of time. Use of hardened spherical bead coatings on the surfaces of the platens provides wear-resistant coatings that are easy to apply and to maintain. The platens are constructed using ribs that provide very substantial stiffness and yet are light in weight which allows relatively small motors to be used to drive the platens. Platens are also constructed where the platen mass center is offset a very small distance from the center of rotation of the spherical-action bearings that support the platens to prevent dynamic distortion of the platen abrasive surface due to platen out-of-balance forces.
US08758087B2	Wafer processing method, wafer polishing apparatus, and ingot slicing apparatus In a wafer processing method, an ingot is sliced into a wafer and the wafer is planarized by polishing a surface of the wafer. When the wafer is planarized, the wafer is disposed on a wafer holder and the wafer is rotated, a heat quantity is applied to a portion of the wafer so as to form a reformed layer at the portion of the wafer, and a polishing tool is brought into contact with the portion of wafer while rotating so as to polish the portion of the wafer.
US08758086B2	Friction sensor for polishing system A system method and apparatus to monitor a frictional coefficient of a substrate undergoing polishing is described. A polishing pad assembly includes a polishing layer including a polishing surface, and a substrate contacting member flexibly coupled to the polishing layer having a top surface to contact an exposed surface of a substrate. At least a portion of the top surface is substantially coplanar with the polishing surface. A sensor is provided to measure a lateral displacement of the substrate contacting member. Some embodiments may provide accurate endpoint detection during chemical mechanical polishing to indicate the exposure of an underlying layer.
US08758085B2	Method for compensation of variability in chemical mechanical polishing consumables Apparatus and methods for conditioning a polishing pad in a CMP system are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes performing a pre-polish process including urging a conditioner disk against a polishing surface of a polishing pad disposed in a polishing station, moving the conditioner disk relative to the polishing pad in a sweep pattern across the polishing surface while monitoring a rotational force value required to move the conditioner disk relative to the polishing pad, determining a metric indicative of an interaction between the conditioner disk and the polishing surface from the rotational force value, adjusting a polishing recipe in response to the metric, and polishing one or more substrates using the adjusted polishing recipe.
US08758080B1	Toy having three sliding handles on a looped string A toy having a looped string and three handles, each of the handles having a grip section, an eyelet through which the string passes, and a swivel between the eyelet and the grip section. The swivels allow the eyelets to rotate relative to the grip sections so that a handle can be held at the grip section and one or both of the other handles can be rotated without resulting in tangling of the string about the eyelet of the held handle. The grip sections are considerably larger and more massive than the eyelets so that the centers of mass of the handles are generally displaced from the string. In an alternate embodiment a pivot is included between each grip section and associated eyelet. A wide variety of motions and maneuvers can be performed by swinging one or more of the handles while holding or releasing one or more of the handles and/or holding or releasing one or more sections of the string. Another alternate embodiment is a triangular sheet of fabric with handles rotatably attached at each corner by swivels.
US08758075B2	Plush toy soap and sponge holder A fabric bathing toy in the shape of a figure appealing to children that has a mesh pocket for holding soap. Preferably, the figure resembles an animal or insect. The toy includes a fastening component to contain the soap in the mesh pocket. The toy includes a cavity in the body of the toy for holding a sponge. The toy includes a fastening component to contain the sponge in the cavity. A suction cup is attached to the toy so that the toy adheres and hangs from a surface to promote drying.
US08758070B2	Forward-reverse switching device of jet-propulsion watercraft A device according to an embodiment includes a base member, a slide member movable longitudinally relative to the base member, and a locking member disposed on the slide member. When the slide member moves in a first direction, an arm member rotates in a first direction, whereupon a bucket is caused to ascend by a force transmission member. When the slide member moves in a second direction, the arm member rotates in a second direction, whereupon the bucket descends. When the slide member moves to a neutral position, the bucket is brought to a neutral state. In the neutral state, a fixed protrusion is fitted into a neutral locking groove portion, thereby locking the slide member, and an indicator is located corresponding to an opening, thereby indicating the neutral state.
US08758066B2	Electrical connector with insulation member A contact probe and method of forming the same are provided, where the contact probe can include a shell including a body having a shell cavity. The contact probe can also include at least one plunger slidably received in the shell cavity and extending through at least one opening in at least one end of the shell. The contact probe can further include a biasing device configured to exert a biasing force on the at least one plunger and at least one insulation member including an insulative material. The at least one insulation member can be disposed on at least a portion of an outer surface of at least one of: the shell and the at least one plunger.
US08758063B2	Electrical connector having a contact module with one set of terminals insert molded and a second set separately mounted An electrical connector includes a housing (10) having a receptacle (14) for insertion of a plug connector and a contact module (20) inserted into the receptacle. The contact module having an insulative part (1), a first set of terminals (21) insert molded with the insulative part and a second set of terminals (22) separately mounted to the insulative part. Each of the first and second terminals has one end (211, 221) for mounting to an exterior substrate and another free end (215, 225). The free ends of the first terminals and the free ends of second terminals substantially extending along two opposite directions, respectively.
US08758061B2	Supply module and drive module A supply module for supplying electric current to a drive module includes a first connecting contact and a second connecting contact. The first connecting contact is configured to connect the supply module to the drive module. The second connecting contact is configured to provide a connection to a power supply. At least one fuse element is arranged between the first connecting contact and the second connecting contact, the fuse element being connected to the two connecting contacts and being configured to limit a current flow between the first connecting contact and the second connecting contact.
US08758060B2	Communication jack having layered plug interface contacts A communication jack, system using the jack, and method of fabricating the jack are disclosed. The jack includes a cavity configured to accept a communication plug to faun a communication connector. The jack includes a plurality of plug interface contacts that extend into the cavity such that a plug inserted into the cavity makes electrical contact with the plug interface contacts at plug/jack interfaces of the plug interface contacts. One or more of the plug interface contacts is formed from multiple conductive layers. The conductive layers are movable relative to each other at at least one end. A dielectric layer or flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the conductive layers.
US08758057B2	Cable-to-board connector A cable-to-board connector includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector. The plug connector includes a plug housing, a plurality of plug terminals disposed in the plug housing, and a plug shielding shell surrounding the plug housing. At least two buckling blocks protrude oppositely from two outer surfaces of two opposite sides of the plug shielding shell. The receptacle connector includes a receptacle housing, a plurality of receptacle terminals disposed in the receptacle housing, and a receptacle shielding shell defining a receptacle accommodating space therein. The receptacle housing is inserted in a front of the receptacle accommodating space. Each side of the receptacle shielding shell defines at least one second buckling hole. A rear inner periphery of the receptacle shielding shell is attached to a front outer periphery of the plug shielding shell with the buckling blocks being buckled in the second buckling holes.
US08758054B2	Terminal fitting In a terminal fitting, round hole type serration parts which include round holes are formed for an insulating outer cover bottom plate part and for a braided wire bottom plate part and round hole type serration parts which include round holes are formed for any one of one pair of insulating outer cover crimp strips and for any one of one pair of braided wire crimp strips to strengthen biting of a coaxial wire.
US08758053B2	Low PIM coaxial connector A coaxial connector is provided with a connector body coupled to a connector coupling body. A slip ring is provided within a bore of the connector coupling body. An outer conductor groove of the connector body is open to a cable end of the connector body. A contact surface is provided on an inner sidewall of the outer conductor groove. A spring contact is provided between the slip ring and the connector body and a stabilizing assembly is coupled to a cable end of the connector coupling body. The axial advance of the connector coupling body towards the connector body drives the slip ring against the coil spring to clamp a leading edge of the outer conductor inserted into the outer conductor groove against the contact surface. The stabilizing assembly grips a jacket of the coaxial cable, stabilizing the interconnection. Methods of manufacture and interconnection are also disclosed.
US08758052B2	Terminal load A terminal load includes an insulating cylinder internally defining a receiving space having a locating surface, and having a front open end and a rear end provided with a notch; an insulating cap mounted to the front open end of the insulating cylinder; a circuit board mounted on the locating surface to rearwardly project a rear narrowed section from the notch; a connection terminal electrically connected with the circuit board to forward extend through the insulating cap; and a conductive cap having a top hole and fitted around the rear end of the insulating cylinder with the rear narrowed section of the circuit board extended through the top hole and clamped between two contacting arms at two opposite sides of the top hole. The terminal load with the above structure can be driven by punching to safely assemble to an outer housing, and the conductive cap ensures good conducting effect.
US08758045B2	Portable universal serial bus (USB) cable keychain assembly with carabiner clip A cable assembly for connecting a portable electronic device to a host device includes an upstream connector section comprising a upstream connector housing, an upstream connector secured to the upstream connector housing, and a downstream connector section comprising a downstream connector housing, a first downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing, and a second downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing. The cable assembly further includes a main body section having an attachment mechanism comprising a through hole formed in the main body, the through hole including on one side a carabiner clip comprising a spring-loaded hinged inwardly movable outer portion completing the through hole.
US08758044B2	Electrical connector assembly having a printed circuit board with soldering holes interconnected to a plurality of terminals and a flat flexible cable A SATA connector assembly is provided with an insulating housing, a plurality of data and power terminals, a PCB and an FFC, wherein the data and power terminals inserted in the insulating housing, the PCB secured to the insulating housing, the FFC soldered on the PCB, the data and power terminals are electrically interconnected the FFC by the PCB. The provision of the unitary construction feature of FFC can save the production cost due to its eliminating cable management equipment and the step of cable managing processes.
US08758043B2	Fitting confirmation construction of connector for connecting circuit board A fitting confirmation construction includes a confirmation part in a first connector and a confirmation opening in a second connector. A rib is provided in the confirmation opening. A height of the confirmation part is equal to a height of the rib and the confirmation part and the rib are positioned on a same line, on a viewing direction which is viewed from an obliquely upper position rearward in an inserting direction of the second connector through the confirmation opening, in a state that the second connector is completely fit with the first connector.
US08758040B2	Systems and methods for aligning and connecting electrical components An electrical component assembly includes a first electrical component having a PCB mounted therein. The PCB includes a plurality of female sockets. A second electrical component includes a plurality of PCB engagement members and a plurality of pins. The first and second electrical components each include an alignment feature. The first and second electrical components are configured to be aligned and connected by progressively bringing together the first and second electrical components. In a first position, the first and second electrical components are spaced apart a first distance and the alignment features of the first and second electrical components are engaged. In a second position, the first and second electrical components are spaced apart a second distance and the PCB engagement members engage the PCB. In a third position, the first and second electrical components are spaced apart a third distance and the female sockets receive the pins.
US08758035B2	Electrical connection system that includes an integrally formed retaining means to secure a sealing member disposed therein An electrical connection system includes a first connector housing including electrical contacts and a second connector housing including corresponding electrical mating contacts. The first connector housing and electrical contacts are configured to mate with the second connector housing and the electrical mating contacts along a mating axis. At least one of the first and second connector housings includes a sealing member that surrounds the electrical contact associated with the at least one of the first and second connector housings and further contains a retaining means to retain the sealing member therein. The retaining means is integrally formed with the connector housing. A method to construct the electrical connection system that includes the sealing member and the integral retaining means is also presented.
US08758034B1	Tamper resistant electrical plug An electrical plug assembly may include a body having a plurality of electrical contact blades and an actuator. In particular embodiments, the plug assembly includes a shield member having a back and a front. The back has an opening arranged to receive the body therein and the front has a plurality of openings, wherein each opening is shaped, sized, and aligned with a respective one of the plurality of contact blades of the body. In a particular embodiment, the plug assembly further includes a biasing member positioned between the body of the plug and the back side of the shield member to operatively interact with the shield member to prevent electrical current flow and during operation the shield member may slide over the body and operatively engage the actuator to allow electrical current flow.
US08758032B2	Connector mechanism A connector mechanism includes a first casing, a second casing, a rotary cover, a circuit board, a socket, a base, a rotary fastener and a resilient component. The rotary cover is connected to the second casing in a rotable manner. The rotary fastener is pivoted to the base. The rotary fastener is pressed by the rotary cover when the rotary cover rotates to a close position. The rotary fastener fastens a plug when the rotary cover rotates to an open position so as not to press the rotary fastener and when the plug is inserted into the socket. The resilient component is connected to the rotary fastener for driving the rotary fastener to fasten the plug when the rotary cover rotates to the open position.
US08758020B2	Periodic evaluation and telerehabilitation systems and methods The present invention relates to a system and method for periodic evaluation and telerehabilitation in which a portable device is adapted to be held or coupled to a body part. For example, the portable device can be a cell phone. The body part can be, for example, the hand, ankle, torso, forearm or upper arm. An animated or virtual reality sequence forming a videogame runs or the portable device. Upon interaction of the user with the videogame, movement of the body part is captured as exercise data. The exercise data can be forwarded and stored at a remote clinical server. The system provides monitoring and scheduling of a therapy session by a clinician/doctor/therapist to control the exercises, length and/or difficulty of the exercises based on recorded data. In one embodiment, vital signs or body temperature are monitored by sensors on the portable device or by vital sign monitors associated with the user. The vital sign data can be synchronized with the exercise data at the remote clinical server, and used to improve patient safety during home therapy sessions.
US08758018B2	EEG-based acceleration of second language learning EEG-based acceleration of second language learning is accomplished by measuring via single-trial EEG a learner's cognitive response to the presentation (visual or auditory) of language learning materials and updating a user model of latent traits related to language-learning skills in accordance with the cognitive response. The user model is suitably updated with each trial, each trial being triggered by learner fixation on a portion of visual materials and/or a next phoneme in auditory materials. Additional discrimination may be achieved through the use of saccades or fixation duration features.
US08758016B1	Vehicle driver and combat situation simulator A system for simulating the complete operation of a vehicle, particularly a military vehicle, and to provide a simultaneous, integrated vehicle training environment for all of the normal occupants of the vehicle includes a training vehicle with all of the hardware for the operation and support of the vehicle in its normal field operation. The system also has the capability to simulate various different exterior environments along with a broad range of common battlefield conditions. Included is a roll over cradle, a pitch cradle moveably mounted on the a roll over cradle, a simulation vehicle that is substantially the same, at least in its interior, as the vehicle being simulated including operational equipment duplicating or simulating the equipment that each team member would use in performing their individual team function, the simulation vehicle mounted on the pitch cradle, a steering wheel, brake and gas pedal system including a force feedback mechanism which simulates operation and movement of the vehicle over the terrain in conditions being simulated, and numerous effect devices mounted in or on the simulation vehicle to provide to the individuals in the simulation vehicle various environmental effects and a computer based system programmed for controlling the operation of the system and to provide training situations.
US08758012B2	Compact dental implant A dental implant is provided for supporting a dental prosthesis. The implant has a body having an outer surface, an apical end, a coronal end, a coronal portion, and a threaded portion. The coronal portion has a collar that tapers inwardly. The threaded portion has an intermediate portion and an apical portion, the intermediate portion tapering inwardly at a first angle and the apical portion tapering inwardly at a second angle. At least one thread is located on the outer surface of the threaded portion. The thread has a coronal flank, an apical flank, and a face extending between the coronal flank and apical flank.
US08758009B2	Restorative dental appliances A dental appliance including a concave trough conforming to a plurality of teeth when placed over the plurality of teeth. The concave trough is configured to transition from a first shape to a second shape if a deforming force is applied. The concave trough further includes a shape memory material. The shape memory material is configured to restore the concave trough to an approximate first shape upon an application of an external stimulus. The first shape is configured to apply a first force on a tooth when the trough conforms.
US08758007B2	Structure of slide-block module of a plastic pallet shaping mold The structure of slide-block module includes a plurality of slide-block modules composing several reinforced areas, the slide-block modules are contained in a plastic pallet shaping mold, the plastic pallet is provided in a connecting zone between a central area of a bearing surface and a plurality of supporting columns at surrounding sides on the plastic pallet with the plurality of reinforced areas having ribs arranged transversely or longitudinally; each slide-block module includes a fixed block fixed on a shaping mold and having at least a lateral side beveled, and having a slide block, by obliquely sliding moving of the slide block on the fixed block, the slide block can be released along the lateral side of the fixed block from the mold smoothly after injection molding.
US08758004B2	Extruder An extruder comprises an extruding section, a chamber drum, and a forming section. The extruding section kneads and extrudes a kneaded material including a ceramic raw material. The chamber drum includes a first space portion which extends from the extrusion port side of the extruding section in an extruding direction and allows the kneaded material to flow in the extruding direction, and a second space portion which extends from a downstream side of the first space portion in a downward direction, allows the kneaded material to flow in the downward direction different from the extruding direction, and has a discharge port to discharge the kneaded material. The forming section includes a die through which the kneaded material discharged through the discharge port of the chamber drum is pushed out, to extrude and form ceramic formed bodies.
US08757999B2	Alternative pressure control for a low constant pressure injection molding apparatus A low constant pressure injection molding machine forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at low constant pressures of 6,000 psi and lower. As a result, the low constant pressure injection molding machine includes a mold formed of easily machineable material that is less costly and faster to manufacture than typical injection molds.
US08757997B2	Deposited hard shell and soft chewy center candy and method of making A hard candy, namely lollipops, suckers or similar confectionary comestibles and a method of making and packaging the same by a depositing manufacturing process which produces a multi-colored and multi-flavored lollipop which colors and flavors extend entirely through the lollipop body and hard shell and are visible in the final packaging and particularly to a double depositing method incorporating a soft chewy center into a deposited lollipop body which soft center is entirely surrounded by and of a different consistency and viscosity from the hard outer candy shell.
US08757990B2	Blower fan A blower fan including a motor having a rotating shaft, a bracket, a fan housing having a cavity, a fan wheel, and fan blades. The motor is disposed on the fan housing via the bracket. An extended portion of the rotating shaft extends into the cavity of the fan housing and connects with the fan wheel. The fan blades are disposed on the rotating shaft and between the motor and the fan housing. On the casing of the motor is disposed with air vents. The bracket forms an annular side wall. A cavity is formed inside the annular side wall. The annular side wall is outfitted with air outlets which are connected with the cavity of the annular side wall and the fan blades are disposed in the cavity.
US08757985B2	Fan control circuit A fan control circuit of a computer includes a fan interface connected to a connector of a fan, a fan controller and an electronic switch chip. The fan controller outputs a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the fan interface to control the operation of the fan, and includes a general purpose input/output (GPIO) interface to output a voltage control signal to the electronic switch chip to switch the electronic switch chip on or off. The voltage control signal is at a low level at the start up moment of the computer, and thus does not turn on the fan via the electronic switch chip. After a preset delay period, the voltage control signal becomes a high-level signal under the control of the fan controller so that the fan interface receives the PWM signal.
US08757983B2	Optimized aerodynamic profile for a turbine blade, in particular for a rotary wheel of the second stage of a turbine When cold and in the non-coated state, the aerodynamic profile is substantially identical to a nominal profile determined by the Cartesian coordinates X,Y,Z′ given in Table 1, in which the coordinate Z′ is the quotient D/H where D is the distance of the point under consideration from a first reference plane P0 situated at the base of the nominal profile, and H is the height of said profile measured from the first reference plane to a second reference plane P1. The measurements D and H are taken radially relative to the axis of the turbine, while the X coordinate is measured in the axial direction of the turbine.
US08757982B2	Wind turbine rotor blade with in-plane sweep and devices using same, and methods for making same A wind turbine includes a rotor having a hub and at least one blade having a torsionally rigid root, an inboard section, and an outboard section. The inboard section has a forward sweep relative to an elastic axis of the blade and the outboard section has an aft sweep.
US08757980B2	Rotor for a gas turbine engine comprising a rotor spool and a rotor ring A one-piece rotor spool for a gas turbine engine extending along the axis of the engine is disclosed. The spool includes an upstream portion and a downstream portion that are radially offset relative to one another. The radially outer downstream portion includes a plurality of housings for rotor blades formed in the outer surface of the radially outer downstream portion. The radially inner upstream portion includes an attachment mechanism designed to interact with a rotor ring in order to prevent a tangential movement of the rotor ring relative to the radially inner upstream portion.
US08757977B2	Back-up featherer A back-up featherer is provided for an engine arrangement having a main hydraulic actuator which operates a pitch change mechanism to angularly displace propellers of a propeller assembly of the engine arrangement, the pitch change mechanism and main hydraulic actuator rotating with the propeller assembly. The back-up featherer has one or more back-up hydraulic actuators located on a static structure of the engine arrangement. The back-up featherer further has one or more load application members which are located on the static structure of the engine arrangement and which are movable by the back-up hydraulic actuators. When moved by the back-up hydraulic actuators, the load application members bear against an engagement portion of the pitch change mechanism across a rotating interface formed therebetween to apply a load to the pitch change mechanism which results in angular displacement of the propellers.
US08757963B2	Thermal module with airflow guiding function A thermal module includes a fan device having a fan and a fan housing for covering the fan. A vent is disposed on the fan housing. The thermal module further includes an airflow guiding device installed on the fan housing in a protrudable manner and disposed on a side of the vent for guiding airflow into the vent.
US08757961B1	Industrial turbine stator vane An industrial turbine stator vane with a aft flowing serpentine flow cooling circuit with an inner endwall turn channel having a rib extending into the first leg of the serpentine circuit, where the rib separates the turn channel from a purge air channel located along the lower end of the leading edge wall that opens into a front rim cavity to discharge purge air. The separate purge air channel minimizes pressure loss in the serpentine flow and maintains high flow velocity to cool the lower end of the leading edge wall.
US08757958B2	Composite fan containment case A gas turbine engine fan section includes first and second composite layers providing a generally cylindrical case. Axially spaced apart rings are arranged between the first and second composite layers and form reinforcing ribs that provide a fan containment area axially between the rings. A belt is arranged over and spans the fan containment area between the reinforcing ribs. A fan blade has a tip in proximity to the first composite layer without any intervening structural support between the tip and the first composite layer, which provides a fan blade rub resistant surface. A method of manufacturing a fan containment case includes wrapping at least one first composite layer around a mandrel. Axially spaced apart rings are arranged circumferentially about the first composite layer. At least one second composite layer is wrapped around the rings and first composite layer to provide reinforcing ribs at the rings.
US08757949B2	Self counter-sinking fastener A self-countersinking fastener for engagement with wood or similar composite material, said fastener including a penetrating shaft, and a tool engaging head; wherein said tool engaging head is substantially frusto-conical in overall shape and provided with one or more indent regions into which said material may be pushed as the head is turned; wherein each of said indent regions include: a trench extending substantially vertically through the entirety of said head; and a tailing section extending through the entire height of the head and extending forward in the direction of turning from said trench such that the radius of the head in the corresponding section increases throughout said section.
US08757944B2	Adjustable decking system for supporting freight An adjustable decking system for use in supporting freight is provided. The system includes a pair of tracks configured to be vertically mounted upon opposite walls of a freight container, configured with a plurality of evenly spaced recesses disposed along the length thereof. A bracket is slidably mounted upon the pair of tracks and a lock is pivotably mounted to the bracket and an end of the channel unit. The lock includes first, second, and third fingers extending therefrom which are normally received within three of the plurality of spaced recesses disposed along the track. The lock is being pivotably mounted to the bracket such that the first, second, and third fingers may be withdrawn from the three of the plurality of spaced recesses to allow the position of the channel unit to be vertically adjusted along the one of the pair of tracks.
US08757942B2	Seal head used on the side beam of a vehicle carrier A seal head used on a side beam of a vehicle carrier includes a main plane covering the front surface of the side beam, a side plane connected to the main plane to cover the inclined surface of the side beam, a first baffle plane and a second baffle plane covering the edges of the side beam, and the main plane, side plane, first baffle plane and second baffle plane form a semi-enclosed cavity for receiving the side beam. The baffle planes can be fixed against the corresponding edges of the side beam to achieve reliable fixed positions and connections, increasing the shock resistance rigidity and strength of the front surface of the side beam and easy installation and disassembly for seal head. The main plane, the side plane and the baffle plane are in an integrally molded piece to improve the rigidity and strength of side beam.
US08757938B2	Drill alignment tool A tool for guiding a drill from both sides of a post having a top and at least one circumscribing side so that a single longitudinal axial bore is formed, the tool comprising: a first part adapted to clamp over the top of the post and position first and second guide plates on opposing sides of the post, the first and second guide plates having openings formed therein; and a second part adapted to position two opposing drill bushings in the openings in the first and second guide plates.
US08757937B1	Drill template tool with integral seal The disclosure provides in one embodiment for an integral seal for a drill template tool for a structure having an outside mold line surface fabricated according to a precise definition using computer aided design (CAD). The integral seal comprises an inner surface in contact with an interior portion of a continuous groove portion formed in a bottom surface of a vacuum housing of the drill template tool. The integral seal further comprises an outer surface in contact with the structure. The integral seal is formed in the groove portion on the bottom surface of the vacuum housing, and the groove portion is formed using one of selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, or stereolithography, during fabrication of the drill template tool. The integral seal prevents leakage of fluids and debris generated by a drilling process of the structure.
US08757925B2	Cordless concrete finishing tool A concrete finishing tool includes a body having a chassis, a guard, and frame supports. An extension handle is attached to the body, and a motor is attached to the body and operatively connected to a driving gear and driven gear to rotate blades having a quick change coupling mechanism. An integrated handle is configured on the body and houses a switch for the motor that is powered by a power supply.
US08757919B2	Component and a gas turbine engine comprising the component A component includes a first member, a second member and a device for fastening the first member to the second member. A first hole extends through a portion of the first member and a second hole extends through a portion of the second member. The first member and the second member are positioned such that the first hole and the second hole coincide. The fastening device includes an elongated fastening element arranged in the coinciding holes and a bushing arrangement arranged around the fastening element and adapted to establish a load transmission path between the first member and the second member. A first part of the bushing arrangement is arranged such that an inner surface thereof is positioned at a distance from an exterior surface of the fastening element for establishing a first load transmission path via the bushing arrangement and bypassing the fastening element in a first load condition. Further, the fastening device is adapted to allow the first member to move relative to the fastening element in a second load condition such that the first part of the bushing arrangement can be brought into contact with the fastening element for establishing a second load transmission path between the first member and the second member via the fastening element.
US08757917B2	Assembly between a side member and a rear panel of a piece of furniture An assembly (1) between a side member (2) and a rear panel (3), for instance in a piece of furniture, a wardrobe or a kitchen element. The assembly consists of a flange part (3a) of the rear panel (3) inserted sidewards into a locking slot (6a) in the side member (2), the insertion of the flange part (3a) being effected via a longitudinal slot (8) at the access to the locking slot (6). The rear panel (3) is secured to the side member (2) by at least one part (10) of the side member (2) extending into at least one withdrawal slot (20) in the rear panel (3), or by at least a part (21) of the rear panel extending into at least one withdrawal slot (23) in the side member (2). Hereby an assembly is obtained which is not only light of weight, but which is also solid and robust and easy to set up.
US08757916B2	Method for manufacturing a bearing shell assembly and bearing shell assembly for a ball joint A method for manufacturing a bearing shell assembly for a ball joint includes the following steps: a) a bearing shell having a plastic extension is produced; b) a spring element is arranged in a region of the plastic extension; and c) the spring element is fastened to the bearing shell by deformation of the plastic extension. The invention further relates to a bearing shell assembly for a ball joint, including a bearing shell and a spring element, the spring element being non-detachably connected with the bearing shell.
US08757912B2	Oral care system, kit and method An oral care system and method comprising an oral care implement such as a toothbrush having a plurality of tooth engaging elements and a cavity adapted to detachably house a dispenser containing an oral care agent. In one embodiment, the dispenser may be configured as a dispensing pen having an applicator on one end. A user may dismount the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the agent to the oral surface, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage.
US08757908B2	Foldable keyboard A foldable keyboard includes a base, a receiving module, and connecting assemblies. The base includes a number of touch panel units. The receiving module includes a number of plates. The plates are pivotably connected to each other in series. The connecting assemblies are for biasing touch panel units into the folded configuration when the base is covered by the plates.
US08757907B2	Tape cassette A tape cassette that includes a generally rectangular box-like housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall defining a periphery of the housing, at least one tape wound and mounted within the housing in a tape containing area defined within the periphery, and a pair of cavities extending from the bottom wall and disposed between the tape containing area and the periphery at opposite ends of a diagonal of the generally rectangular box-like housing, the diagonal connecting a first corner portion and a second corner portion of the generally rectangular box-like housing.
US08757906B2	Recording device advancing form additional distance so that it can be seen A recording device has a recording unit that records on a recording medium, a transportation unit that conveys and discharges from an discharge opening the recording medium recorded by the recording unit, a cutting unit that cuts the recording medium recorded by the recording unit at a predetermined position on the transportation path of the transportation unit, and a control unit that causes a ticket to be output by causing the recording unit to record on the recording medium while causing the transportation unit to convey the recording medium only a specified ticket length and causing the cutting unit to cut. When a next ticket is not output after a ticket is output, the control unit causes the output ticket to be recorded and conveyed the specified ticket length, advanced a preset additional transportation distance, and then cut by the cutting unit.
US08757905B2	Conversion adaptor apparatus and interchangeable lens system A conversion adapter apparatus is provided that connects a camera body and an interchangeable lens. The conversion adapter apparatus includes a camera body side installation portion to receive a camera body, a lens side installation portion to receive an interchangeable lens, and a first communication contact group provided on the camera body side installation portion and connected to a communication contact group. The conversion adapter apparatus additionally includes a second communication contact group provided on the lens side installation portion and connected to the communication contact group and a conductive member that electrically connects the first communication contact group and the second communication contact group. A position of the first communication contact group around a camera optical axis and a position of the second communication contact group around the camera optical axis are different from each other.
US08757904B2	Adapter, camera system, and adapter control program An adapter includes: a first mount section that is detachably attached to a camera body; a second mount section that is provided separately from the first mount section and is detachably attached to any one of a plurality of types of interchangeable lenses which are different from each other in a method of controlling a diaphragm; and an accessory control section that controls the diaphragm of the interchangeable lens in response to a common control command which is received from the camera body regardless of the type of the interchangeable lens mounted on the second mount section.
US08757903B2	Diaphragm device of lens Diaphragm device of a lens includes a click mechanism with a locking portion disposed in one of a stationary tube and a diaphragm setting ring, the locking portion having an elastically supported locking element, and an entrapment body disposed on the other of the stationary tube and the diaphragm setting ring. The entrapment body having an entrapment surface wherein a plurality of entrapment portions are formed for catching the locking element pressed against the entrapment surface at one of a plurality of aperture numbers when the diaphragm setting ring is turned. A mode select mechanism for switching between a click mode wherein the locking element is pressed against the entrapment surface and a non-click mode wherein a click function is deactivated with the locking element and the entrapment surface separated from each other by altering the position of at least one of the locking portion and the entrapment body.
US08757900B2	Body-mounted camera crane A body-mount camera crane includes a camera platform pivotally attached to the front ends of the left and right tubes and an accessory platform pivotally attached to the back ends of the left and right tubes. A hip belt is pivotally attached to the left and right tubes at an intermediate position. In use, the crane is supported largely on the operator's hips via the hip belt. The elevation of the lens is changed by pivoting the crane up and down. The operator correspondingly pivots the camera platform to keep the camera level. Alternatively a parallelogram linkage keeps the camera platform level. The length of the tubes may be adjusted based on the weights of the camera and the accessories, such as batteries, on the accessory platform, to keep the crane balanced.
US08757897B2	Optical interposer An optical interposer includes grooves (310) for optical fiber cables (104) coupled to a transducer (120). The grooves are formed by etching a cavity (410) in a substrate (130), filling the cavity with some layer (520), then etching the layer to form the grooves. The cavity has outwardly sloped sidewalls on which mirrors (144) are later formed. The groove etch is selective not to damage the sidewalls. The groove depth is uniform due to high etch selectivity of the layer, and also because of good control over the cavity etch due to the low aspect ratio of the cavity. Electrical circuitry for connection to the transducer is fabricated after the cavity filling but before the groove etch. The cavity filling leaves the wafer planar, facilitating fabrication of the electrical circuitry. Grooves can be provided on top and bottom of the interposer. Other features are also provided.
US08757892B1	Connector This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for connecting optical fibers. In one aspect, a connector includes a transfer tube for equalizing the pressure between two chambers within the two connectors when the connectors are mated. The chambers may house biasing elements coupled to optical fiber holders to provide a pressure independent force against optical fiber terminals. The optical fiber holders may include side openings for receiving optical fibers.
US08757889B2	Rolling element bearing comprising a multi-part cage A rolling element bearing, in particular a roller/needle bearing, having a cage including at least one inner cage and at least one outer supporting cage, said cages having windows (3) which are adapted to the rolling elements (8) and have lateral end rims (4) connecting a plurality of windows (3) and crossbars and in which the rolling elements (8) are guided and secured from falling out. Either the inner cage and the supporting cage are configured as a split inner cage ring and/or a split supporting cage ring and the rings can be attached to each other at the ends or the inner cage and the supporting cage are configured as inner cage shells and/or supporting cage shells and the shells can be attached to each other at the ends.
US08757882B2	Fluid dynamic bearing device Provided is a fluid dynamic bearing device, which fixes a lid member (10) to a bracket (6) or forms the lid member (10) and the bracket (6) integrally so that the bracket (6) exerts the release resistance of the lid member (10). As a result, the fluid dynamic bearing device can alleviate a fixing force required between a housing (7) and the lid member (10) or can make their fixture unnecessary, to thereby maintain the release resistance of the lid member (10) irrespective of a material of the housing (7).
US08757881B2	Bearing package for a progressive cavity pump Bearing assemblies and bearing packages, incorporating said bearing assemblies, utilize opposing polycrystalline diamond compact bearing surfaces which can be immersed in a process fluid such as a wellbore fluid. The bearing assemblies are mounted to support the shaft for both axial and radial loading of the shaft. A static bearing surface is mounted in a static bearing housing. A rotating bearing surface, which opposes the static bearing surface, is mounted in a rotating bearing housing which supports the rotating shaft and co-rotates with the shaft. The rotating bearing surface opposes the static bearing surface and is rotatably supported thereon.
US08757879B2	Roller maintaining chain and method for making roller maintaining chain and linear movement device A roller maintaining chain includes an elongate strip having multiple holes separated by separation blocks. Each hole has a hole face perpendicular to the elongate strip. Each separation block has a top separation block and a bottom separation block. Each of the top and bottom separation blocks has an accommodating surface which has a flat surface and an inclined stop surface. A part of each accommodating surface is perpendicular to planes on the axial direction of the elongate strip. The flat surfaces of the top and bottom separation blocks are smoothly connected to each other. The inclined stop surfaces are inclined toward the top direction of the holes to maintain the rollers in the holes. The method for making the roller maintaining chain uses a left mold and a right mold, the two molds are split inclinedly and laterally to obtain the roller maintaining chain.
US08757876B2	X-ray apparatus An X-ray apparatus in this example of the invention includes a compression unit that enables to move independently of an X-ray tube supporting device and an X-ray detector for compressing a region of interest of a subject; and a connecting part for connecting the X-ray detector to the compression unit and disconnecting the X-ray detector from the compression unit. Consequently, when the compression unit is not used, the compression unit is located in a retracted position. Thus a space can be secured around the subject placed on a top board. On the other hand, when the compression unit is used, the connecting part connects the X-ray detector to the compression unit. Thereby a compression member of the compression unit can always press a site of interest of the subject at the center of a detecting surface of the X-ray detector.
US08757874B2	Temperature sensing system and method Provided in some embodiment is a thermocouple system that includes a printed circuit board having a terminal component connection to couple to a connector of a terminal component, a temperature sensing component connection to couple to a connector of a temperature sensing component, a signal plane thermally coupled to the terminal component connection, and a thermal plane thermally coupled to the temperature sensing component connection and electrically isolated from the terminal component connection and the signal plane. The surface area of the thermal plane overlaps a substantial portion of a surface area of the signal plane.
US08757873B2	Method of measuring the temperature of a sample carrier in a charged particle-optical apparatus A method of determining the temperature of a sample carrier in a charged particle-optical apparatus, characterized in that the method comprises the observation of the sample carrier with a beam of charged particles, the observation giving information about the temperature of the sample carrier. The invention is based on the insight that a charged particle optical apparatus, such as a TEM, STEM, SEM or FIB, can be used to observe temperature related changes of a sample carrier. The changes may be mechanical changes (e.g. of a bimetal), crystallographic changes (e.g. of a perovskite), and luminescent changes (in intensity or decay time). In a preferred embodiment the sample carrier shows two bimetals, showing metals with different thermal expansion coefficients, bending in opposite directions. The distance between the two bimetals is used as a thermometer.
US08757850B2	Lighting fixture with controlled photometric light emission Lighting fixture (10) with controlled photometric light emission, comprising a LED light source (21), whose operation is ensured by an electronic printed circuit board (20) which is properly sized and designed, and a housing (30) for containing the LED light source (21) and the electronic printed circuit board (20), able to obtain a heat dissipation; in particular, different type of lenses (25, 26, 27) having different surface geometry can be placed over the LED light source (21), said lenses (25, 26, 27) being able to direct the light beam emitted from the LED light source (21), in order to obtain uniform illumination on surfaces having variable geometry.
US08757847B2	Pedestal light assembly Systems and other embodiments associated with a light assembly are described. According to one embodiment, a system includes a substrate enclosed in a housing, where the housing prevents intrusion of environmental contaminants. At least one light emitting diode (LED) is mounted to the substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board. The LED is configured to receive direct current (DC) power. The system further includes a driver mounted to the substrate. The driver controls the LED. The driver is configured to receive analog current (AC) power. The driver converts the AC power to DC power.
US08757846B2	Lamp unit A lamp unit for forming a light distribution pattern having a given cutoff line in an upper end portion thereof includes a light source, a transparent member which receives light from the light source from rearward and projects the light distribution pattern forward, and a light shade which is provided between the light source and the transparent member and which shades a part of the light emitted by the light source. The transparent member is configured to reflect, by a front surface of the transparent member, the light that enters the transparent member from rearward thereof, then to reflect again the light to forward thereof by a rear surface of the transparent member, and then to radiate the light from the front surface. The light shade is configured to shade the light going from the light source directly toward the rear surface.
US08757844B2	Backlight unit and display device including the same A backlight unit capable of emitting heat smoothly and a display device including the same are disclosed. The backlight unit includes a bottom cover, a light emitting module arranged in a predetermined area of the bottom cover, a reflective sheet provided on the bottom cover, the reflective sheet spaced apart a predetermined distance from the bottom cover, a plurality of first heat radiating members provided between the reflective sheet and the bottom cover, the plurality of the first heat radiating members spaced apart a predetermined distance from each other, a second heat radiating member arranged between the light emitting module and the first heat radiating members, and a projected part located in the second heat radiating member below the reflective sheet, the projected part supporting the reflective sheet to locate the reflective sheet spaced apart a predetermined distance from the first heat radiating members.
US08757843B1	Heat cooling apparatus assembly of LED illuminating device having heat pipe and heat sink The present invention provides the cooling apparatus assembly of the LED lighting device, consisting of a LED lighting apparatus mounting plate (300), heat pipes (400) that are secured at the opposite surface to the surface where the lighting apparatus is fixed, and heat radiation pins (500) that are mechanically pressed and fixed to the heat pipes. On the mounting plate (300) of said LED lighting apparatus, at least one fixing hole (320) is provided and the heat pipes (400) are fixed rearward by the binding bolt (310), perpendicular to the mounting plate. And the one end of the heat pipes (400) is comprised of a adherence pipe (441) and an inner pipe (442), where the adherence pipe(441), having circumferential uneven or rugged portion(451) at the outer surface, is positioned at the inner side of the heat pipes, and where the inner pipe (442), having a nut screw (410) to receive the binding bolt (310), is inserted into the adherence pipe (441) with pressing force. The other end of the heat pipes (400) are comprised of a adherence pipe (446) and an inner pipe (445), where the adherence pipe (445), having circumferential uneven or rugged portion (452) at the outer surface, is positioned at the inner side of the heat pipes, and where the inner pipe (445), having a nut screw (420) to receive and be fixed to the cap bolt (430), is inserted into the adherence pipe (446) with pressing force. The LED lighting device assembly further comprises a fore-front cap bolt (447) that is screwed into and fixed to the nut screw (420) of the inner pipe (445), in advance, in order for the cooling (working) fluid, filled in the interior space of the heat pipes not to flow out, a silicone material (440), having a high heat transfer efficiency, that is inserted between the fore-front cap bolt (447) and the cap bolt (430) before the cap bolt (430) is secured to block the air intrusion into the inside of the heat pipes, and the cap bolt (430) that is for the cooling (working) fluid not to flow out.
US08757842B2	Heat sink system An improved heat sink for a lighting fixture includes an inner heat sink conductively coupled to a lighting subassembly, a plurality of cooling fins conductively coupled to and extending away from the inner heat sink, and an outer heat sink coupled to the cooling fins and offset from the inner heat sink. The outer heat sink includes a lower heat sink coupled to a first set of cooling fins mounted on the inner heat sink, and an upper heat sink coupled to a second set of cooling fins. A plurality of air vents extend through the outer heat sink and are aligned with a corresponding plurality of the first set of cooling fins.
US08757839B2	Gas cooled LED lamp In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen.
US08757837B2	LED light bar and method for manufacturing the same An LED light bar includes a plurality of LEDs and a circuit board supporting the LEDs. Solder points are formed on a bottom surface of the LEDs. An anti-solder layer is coated on the circuit board so as to create a plurality of discrete anti-solder pads. A first tenon which is formed on each of the LEDs locates in a void in a corresponding one of the anti-solder pads so as to position the LEDs precisely on the circuit board and maintain their positions.
US08757836B2	Omnidirectional LED based solid state lamp A lighting apparatus includes a bilaterally symmetrical light engine comprising first and second light emitting diode (LED) devices or planar LED device arrays facing opposite directions, and an envelope including phosphor spaced apart from and surrounding the bilaterally symmetrical light engine. The phosphor is effective to convert light emitted by the light engine to emission light. The bilaterally symmetrical light engine may be configured to emit light having a bilaterally symmetrical intensity distribution that is uniform except at emission angles within 10° of the symmetry plane of the bilaterally symmetrical light engine. Each of the first and second LED devices or planar LED device arrays may comprise at least one hemispherically emitting LED device including an LED chip and an encapsulant encapsulating the LED chip and shaped to refract light emitted by the LED chip into a uniform distribution over a hemispherical solid angle.
US08757835B2	Variable shaped lamp shade of LED lamp In a variable shaped lamp shade of an LED lamp, the lamp shade is made of a translucent material matched with an LED lamp strip and a lamp holder and includes at least one strip-shaped optical refraction unit having an external refractive surface, an internal refractive surface corresponding to the external refractive surface, and an assembling structure for matching the lamp holder. The external refractive surface or internal refractive surface is a curved surface without an inflection point and the curved surface has a constant or gradually changing curvature; and a non-curved surface is formed on the other side. The variable shaped lamp overcomes the problems of conventional LED lamp strips having a low illumination and a non-uniform illumination caused by a direct projection or an installation of a conventional lamp shade, and a low light utility caused by a too-large illumination range.
US08757832B2	LED lighting lamp A light emitting diode lighting lamp includes: an LED module having at least one LED PCB and a plurality of LED devices which are disposed on the LED PCB; a cover enclosing the LED module; and a pair of bases which are respectively connected to both ends of the cover. The respective base includes: a cap which coupled to an end of the cover; a pin portion for applying electricity to the LED module; a fixing portion surrounding a lower end of the pin portion to fix the pin portion; and a guard which is formed to be higher than an end of the pin portion and encloses the pin portion along a circumference direction.
US08757831B2	Headgear having an electrical device and power source mounted thereto Headgear includes a brim portion and a power source. In one form, a camera is mounted to the brim portion such that the power source powers the camera. The camera includes a lens mounted to the brim portion and control circuitry for operating the camera mounted to the brim portion at least partially between upper and lower major surfaces thereof. In alternate forms, a heat sink can be mounted to the brim portion to dissipate heat generated by powered components of the headgear, such as the camera, a circuit board, a light source, or the like, and a rotary switch can be mounted to the brim portion for energizing the a light source and/or operating the camera.
US08757830B2	Self-defense flashlight A self-defense device that includes a flashlight with a weapon end, tissue-abrading and tissue-collecting features, and with or without a writing instrument.
US08757829B2	Backlight source and display device An embodiment of the disclosed technology discloses a backlight source and a display device. The backlight source including a back plate, an optical film, a light source bracket located between the back plate and the optical film, and a light source mounted onto the light source bracket; the light emitted from the light source is radiated toward the optical film after being reflected by the back plate.
US08757822B2	Astigmatism compensation in spectrometers using non-spherical mirrors A method of making specially shaped mirrors for astigmatism correction in spectrometers having a folded optical path using two mirrors by determining the curvature of one or both mirrors in the vertical direction such that the focal length in the sagittal direction of each of said one or both mirrors becomes the same as the focal length in the tangential direction wherein the radius of curvature of each of one or both mirror in the sagittal plane is adjusted to be equal to the radius of curvature in the tangential plane of each of one or both mirrors times the square of the cosign of the angle of incidence of the optical path at each of one or both mirrors is described.
US08757821B2	Protective cover for a telescopic device The protective cover is for a telescopic device in which the cover can be stretched to fit over the device and then released to fit snugly around the device. The protective cover acts as an insulator to protect against temperature extremes, a barrier to protect against moisture, and a shock absorber to protect against external vibrations and impacts. Tabs facilitate the installation and removal of the protective cover.
US08757820B2	Vehicle rear viewing device A vehicle rear viewing device includes a rear under view mirror provided to face an inner surface of a rear windshield and capable of reflecting an area below and behind a vehicle to an occupant in an interior of the vehicle. A marker indicator is to allow the occupant to view the area below and behind the vehicle through the rear under view mirror to visually recognize a position of a rear end of a vehicle body. A rear wiper is provided on a rear part of the vehicle body so as to face an outer surface of the rear windshield. The marker indicator is provided so as to be covered with at least a part of the rear wiper along a front rear direction of the vehicle in front of the rear wiper when the rear wiper is in an initial position.
US08757816B2	Laser projector and method of scanning laser beam A laser projector for scanning a laser beam output by a multimode laser light source and displaying an image includes a laser driving unit to drive the multimode laser light source so that two-dimensional output patterns of a shape of the laser beam are different in each display frame. The laser driving unit applies to the multimode laser light source a driving waveform pattern which has the same product of an output intensity and output time of a laser light source during a display time of one dot and which includes an output intensity and output time different in each display frame.
US08757815B2	Lamp unit A lamp unit 10 includes a lamp 100, a lamp holder 102/103 for holding the lamp 100, a handle section 108 used when removing the lamp unit 10 from a projector, and a support section 251/252 for supporting the lamp unit 10 from below. The support section 251/252 includes a front side support section 251 for supporting the lamp unit 10 at a front side of the lamp unit 10, and a back side support section 252 that is disposed behind the lamp 100 and is for supporting the lamp unit 10 at a tip thereof located outside an outer circumference of the lamp 100 when the lamp unit 10 is viewed from front.
US08757813B2	Light source device, projection apparatus, and projection method A light source device includes a plurality of semiconductor light source elements, and a drive control section configured to cyclically supply a power signal with a sawtooth pulse waveform in which a crest value at the rise time is larger than a crest value at the fall time to each of the plurality of semiconductor light source elements by time division to thereby light-emission-drive the semiconductor light source elements.
US08757812B2	Scanning laser projection display devices and methods for projecting one or more images onto a surface with a light-scanning optical fiber Image projection devices, high-speed fiber scanned displays and related methods for projecting an image onto a surface and interfacing with the projected image are provided. A method for projecting one or more images and obtaining feedback with an optical input-output assembly is provided. The input-output assembly comprising a light-scanning optical fiber and a sensor. The method includes generating a sequence of light in response to one or more image representations and a scan pattern of the optical fiber, articulating the optical fiber in the scan pattern, projecting the sequence of light from the articulated optical fiber, and generating a feedback signal with the sensor in response to reflections of the sequence of light.
US08757809B2	Color combining illumination device An illumination device comprising a first light source generating first light beam having a first spectral distribution and a second light source generating a second light beam having a second spectral distribution. A first dichroic reflector is positioned in the first light beam and transmits a part of the first light beam and reflects a part of the second light beam. The first and second light beam propagates initially primarily in a first direction along an optical axis and reflecting means reflects the second light beam towards the dichroic reflector. The light sources, the dichroic reflector and reflecting means are mutually arranged such that the second light beam propagates primarily in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction and towards the first light source after being reflected by the reflecting means and such that the second light beam propagates substantial in the first direction after being reflected by the dichroic reflector.
US08757808B2	Projector having light emission devices An aspect of the present embodiment, there is provided a projector, including a first optical source fixed on a first mount substrate, the first optical source emitting a first light, a second optical source fixed on the first mount substrate being apart from the first optical source for a first distance, the second optical source emitting a second light, a third optical source fixed on a second mount substrate, the third optical source emitting a third light, an emission period of the third light being set between an emission period of the first light and an emission period of the second light.
US08757806B2	Stereoscopic projection systems and methods for employing spatial multiplexing at an intermediate image plane Proposed are various embodiments of projection systems that generally provide stereoscopic images. The projection systems act to split a spatially separated image in a stereoscopic image frame and superimpose the left- and right-eye images on a projection screen with orthogonal polarization states. The embodiments are generally well suited to liquid crystal polarization based projection systems and may use advanced polarization control.
US08757805B2	Animated image vision test A system and associated methods for animated image vision testing is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a vision test includes at least one animated dynamic optotype image for measuring the visual acuity of a subject. The animated image vision test takes advantage of the ability of the human eyes to detect both distance and motion. Moving images, such as rotating segmented circles, let the eyes detect motion as to the size, distance, and rotation direction of that moving image. That motion detection is much more precise than the interpretation of multiple static letters or static images. Using rotating images for vision testing rather than static images creates an acuity test more accurate than current tests, a test that is faster to use, and a test that does not require the ability to read.
US08757802B2	Light intensity control apparatus, light intensity control method, program, and ophthalmologic apparatus Provided is a light intensity control apparatus including: a photometry value calculation portion for measuring reflected light from a fundus under illumination of an observation light source; an observation light source control portion for controlling a light intensity of the observation light source based on photometry information obtained by the photometry value calculation portion, the light intensity of the observation light source obtained in the measurement, and a correction value of the light intensity of the observation light source; and a photographing light source control portion for controlling a light intensity of a light source of a photographing light source based on the photometry information obtained by the photometry value calculation portion, the light intensity of the observation light source obtained in the measurement, and a correction value of the light intensity of the photographing light source.
US08757798B2	Eyewear frame An eyewear utilizing a screw-less hinge to connect the temple to the frame. The frames terminate laterally at an open, curved rung configured to receive a cylinder. This cylinder is fixed to the temple. Due to the configuration of the curved rung, the cylinder can be inserted into the curved rung in a rotatable or pivotable fashion. The cylinder receiving the curved rung holds the frame together and keeps eye wires from opening, thus keeping lenses from falling out of the eyewear. A wedge tool can be used to displace the curved rung from the cylinder to easily remove the temple from the frame.
US08757792B2	Image forming apparatus capable of forming images on both sides of recording media An image forming apparatus includes a body, a conveyance belt, an image forming device, a refeeding unit, a reverse passage, a charging unit, an openable cover, and a unit-interlocked moving device. The charging unit forms part of the reverse passage and includes a charger between an inner side of the reverse passage and one of rotation members. The cover is pivotable between a closed position to cover an internal area including at least the charger and the reverse passage and an open position to open the internal area to an outside of the body. With a pivoting movement of the cover from the closed position to the open position, the moving device moves the charging unit toward an outside of the reverse passage to a removable position at which the charging unit is removable from the body with the cover placed at the open position.
US08757790B2	Printing apparatus There is provided a printing apparatus capable of improving total throughput of color measurement and preventing damage to a printed image. Therefore a colorimetric housing 180 including a drying unit 140 or a discharge guide 16 is structured to be movable upwards and downwards, and a distance between the drying unit 140 and the discharge guide 16 is changed corresponding to an operational mode or a kind of a sheet.
US08757785B2	Treatment solution for ink-jet recording, ink set, ink-jet recording method, and ink-jet recording apparatus A treatment solution for ink-jet recording includes a solvent which contains at least one of water and a water-soluble organic solvent; and an N-hydroxy cyclic imide compound which is soluble in the solvent.
US08757780B2	Corrugated membrane MEMS actuator A liquid dispenser includes a first liquid chamber and a second liquid chamber. The first liquid chamber includes a nozzle. A heater is associated with the second liquid chamber. A flexible corrugated membrane is positioned to separate and fluidically seal the first liquid chamber and the second liquid chamber from each other.
US08757778B2	Thermal ink-jetting resistor circuits Electronic circuitry compensates for variations or sags in electrical voltage within a thermal ink-jetting (TIJ) printing apparatus. Ground potential and other supply-related voltages are monitored and corresponding signals are provided. The signals are used, directly or by other circuitry, to affect the biasing of one or more transistors coupling TIJ resistors to supply voltage or ground nodes. Printing errors and related problems associated with voltage variations are reduced or eliminated accordingly.
US08757775B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting apparatus has a head component that ejects a liquid through nozzle openings to attach the liquid to an object. The liquid contains a tabular grain material, and the head component discharges the liquid in droplets weighing 1 ng to 7 ng, both inclusive, in a way that the droplets reach the object at a velocity of 5 m/s to 8 m/s, both inclusive.
US08757774B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head includes: a main head unit that ejects ink; a first flow channel member and a second flow channel member that include first and second flow channels, respectively, through which ink to be supplied to the main head unit flows; and a ring-shaped sealing member pinched by the first flow channel member and the second flow channel member. The first flow channel and the second flow channel communicate with the interior of a space area defined by the first flow channel member, the second flow channel member, and the sealing member, and an atmosphere exposure channel that connects the space area with the exterior is formed in a joining surface between the sealing member and the first flow channel member.
US08757772B2	Droplet discharge device A pattern film formation method includes: discharging liquid from at least one first nozzle toward a first pattern film formation region on a substrate; and discharging liquid from a plurality of second nozzles toward a second pattern film formation region that is narrower than the first pattern film formation region. A number of the second nozzles is greater than a number of the at least one first nozzle.
US08757767B2	Liquid ejection apparatus, cleaning apparatus for liquid ejection head, and inkjet recording apparatus A liquid ejection apparatus includes: a liquid ejection head; a long wiping member configured to come in contact with and wipe a liquid ejection face of the head; a wiping member conveyance device configured to convey the wiping member in a lengthwise direction of the wiping member; an elastic member configured to elastically deform and apply a force to cause the wiping member to be pressed against the liquid ejection face through a pressing member when the wiping member comes in contact and pressed against the liquid ejection face; and a slack eliminating member arranged in a front side of the head in a direction of travel of the head with respect to the wiping member, the slack eliminating member being configured to eliminate slack in the wiping member caused by elastic deformation of the elastic member when the wiping member comes in contact with the slack eliminating member.
US08757765B2	Ink composition, ink set and image forming method using the same An ink composition includes a colorant particle, a water-soluble polymerizable compound having an acrylamide structure in a molecule thereof, colloidal silica, and water.
US08757764B2	Liquid ejecting head unit and liquid ejecting apparatus A recording head which ejects ink and a sub carriage, which has a head insertion opening where the recording head is inserted and the recording head is fixed to an opening edge portion of the head insertion opening, are provided and a box beam section is provided in the opening edge portion. The box beam section is configured from a first wall section which has a side surface which faces the head insertion opening, a second wall section which is positioned further to the outside than the first wall section and opposes the first wall section, and a third wall section which connects the first wall section and the second wall section.
US08757763B2	Method for manufacturing liquid-jetting head and liquid-jetting head A method for manufacturing a liquid-jetting head includes: providing a flow passage unit in which a plurality of jetting ports and a plurality of individual liquid flow passages are formed; providing a plurality of actuator units which are arranged to be adjacent to each other on a surface of the flow passage unit and each of which includes a plurality of actuators having individual electrodes corresponding to the individual liquid flow passages; providing a drive circuit for each of the actuator units which supplies a drive signal to each of the actuators; providing a plurality of wiring members each of which is fixed on one of the actuator units to electrically connect the actuator unit and the drive circuit; folding base materials of the wiring members; and joining the base materials to the actuator units after folding the base materials.
US08757755B2	Image forming apparatus The present invention is directed to an image forming apparatus including a supply unit configured to supply a sheet, a recording unit configured to perform recording by discharging a plurality of colors of inks onto the sheet, a reading unit configured to read out an image of the sheet, a drying unit configured to dry the sheet on which recording is provided by the recording unit, and a control unit configured to perform control so as to record an inspection pattern onto the sheet by the recording unit and so as to read out the inspection pattern of the sheet by the reading unit after the sheet on which the inspection pattern is recorded passes through the drying unit in order to acquire inspection data of the inspection pattern of the sheet.
US08757750B2	Crosstalk reduction in piezo printhead Crosstalk in a piezo printhead is reduced by selecting an actuation signal for a nozzle, determining a time delay and a pulse width extension based on adjacent actuation signals of adjacent nozzles, and applying the time delay and pulse width extension to the actuation signal.
US08757747B2	Image forming apparatus When power is turned “ON”, power starts to be supplied to a reading unit and a display unit so that images stored in a storage unit can be displayed, and when the images are instructed to be displayed, a viewing system screen is displayed. The power starts to be supplied to an image forming mechanism at a timing when an instruction for switching the viewing system screen to a formation screen, and when an instruction for forming the image being displayed on the formation screen is provided, the image is formed by the image forming mechanism. In this manner, it is possible to prevent wasteful power consumption caused when the power is supplied to the image forming mechanism while the image is displayed on the viewing system screen.
US08757746B2	Printhead positioning for web gap adjustment An inkjet printer includes a printhead module having a plurality of printheads which eject ink for printing images on the surface of a recording media supported by a backing member. A gap distance between the printheads and the surface of the recording media is adjusted by a positioner coupled to the printhead module where a sensor determines the gap distance between the printhead module and the backing member.
US08757744B1	Multi-function system for recovering media printed with thermo-reactive ink What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties with the ink being visually transparent on that media, and which processes that media such that the ink becomes visually perceptible. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A cooling element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T≦TL. A temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path downstream of the cooling element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a temperature range TL
US08757742B2	Adjustable rack assembly for use with a washing appliance An adjustable rack assembly for a washing appliance. The adjustable rack assembly includes a rack having a first side wall and an opposing second side wall, a first rail assembly having a first plurality of horizontal rails, and a second rail assembly having a second plurality of horizontal rails. A first support assembly is coupled to the first side wall of the rack and includes a first support plate configured to be removably coupled to the first rail assembly at a first horizontal rail of the first plurality of horizontal rails. A second support assembly is coupled to the second side wall of the rack and includes a second support plate configured to be removably coupled to the second rail assembly at a first horizontal rail of the second plurality of horizontal rails.
US08757741B2	Door with glass pane for dryer A door with a window for an appliance, such as a clothes dryer, and a method for assembling such a door in the appliance are provided. A tempered glass pane may be supported by one or more packaging structures disposed on borders of the glass pane. Each packaging structure may accommodate a retainer. The glass pane may be sandwiched between an inner frame and an outer frame coupled to one another to form a joined assembly effective to tightly seal the borders of the glass pane.
US08757734B2	Pedal simulator A pedal simulator includes a cylinder mechanism for absorbing a fluid pressure generated in a pressurization chamber of a master cylinder by operating a brake pedal. The cylinder mechanism includes a housing, a piston slidably held in the housing and defining a fluid chamber for introducing a working fluid thereinto, and a plurality of spring members for urging the piston toward the fluid chamber. The housing includes an open end on an opposite side of the housing from the piston, and a lid member which covers the open end. The lid member is composed of a member separate and distinct from the housing. The lid member is provided with a damper made of a rubber member.
US08757727B2	Table and seat restraint apparatus A table and seat assembly for limiting movement of ankle shackles by a client occupying the seat. The assembly includes a table supported by a first pedestal and the seat supported by a second pedestal, where the first and second pedestals are connected. A drive rod included in a locking mechanism extends from a linear sleeve bearing in the second pedestal and moves from an unlocked position in which the drive rod is not inside a receiver socket to a locking position in which the drive rod is inside the receiver socket. An individual positioned behind the seated client operates a foot pedal to move the drive rod between the unlocked and locking positions. When in the locking position, the drive rod prevents a chain or other connecting means of the ankle shackles from moving upwards between the guide socket and the receiver socket.
US08757724B2	Seating device The device of present invention is seating device that is incorporated into a pack. The pack carries the component parts of the seating device for carrying the device afield. The seating device is deployed with the pack fitting securely under the seating device and capable of holding more cargo than just the seating device. The device uses various belt configurations to secure the seating device to tree, pole or post for deployment. The legs of the device also have various embodiments including sectional legs that are also stored within the pack.
US08757723B1	Airline/train travel step A portable cushion and foot rest allows mass transit passengers, especially those in economy class, to rest their feet on an adjustable step. The cushion and foot rest adds comfort to passenger's “bottoms” as well as rests their feet for long flights. The cushion and foot rest folds easily for easy carry-on and stays in position by the weight of the passenger sitting on it. The cushion and foot rest can alleviate aches, pain and leg and foot cramping.
US08757720B2	Seat track easy-entry actuation mechanism A seat track assembly includes a seat track operable for sliding movement of a seat assembly. A towel bar pivots a drive lever unlocking the seat track and allowing sliding movement of the seat assembly within a range of comfort positions. A stop lever pivots between a lowered position and a raised position. In the lowered position, the stop lever engages a stop bracket secured to the seat track preventing the seat assembly from moving forward of the range of comfort positions. A cam pivots in response to pivotally moving a seat back to a dump position. Pivoting the cam pivots the drive lever unlocking the seat track and pivots the stop lever to the raised position spaced above the stop bracket to allow sliding movement of the seat assembly to an easy-entry position forward of the range of comfort positions.
US08757717B2	Vehicle seat comprising a partitioned back rest A vehicle seat includes a seat part and a partitioned back rest. The back rest has a first segment and a second segment. The segments are each equipped with an inclination adjuster. The adjusters include means for limiting the inclination of one segment relative to the other.
US08757716B2	Control device for a children's bouncer and infant support Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a piezoelectric motion sensing apparatus and a bouncer control device configured to control the oscillation of a children's bouncer based on feedback from the piezoelectric motion sensing apparatus. In various embodiments, the piezoelectric motion sensing apparatus is configured to sense the motion of a body to which it is attached, such as a children's bouncer, and provide a feedback signal indicative of the motion. In addition, various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an infant support control device configured to impart soothing sensation to a child positioned in the infant support. In particular, the infant support control device is configured to impart gentle, repetitive pulses to an infant support that mimic the heartbeat of a parent or caregiver.
US08757713B2	Multi-configuration motorcycle tour-pack and backrest A multi-configurable tour-pack and backrest assembly for a motorcycle is presented. The multi-configurable tour-pack and backrest assembly is adaptable to provide backrest support to a driver and at least one passenger. The multi-configurable tour-pack and backrest assembly comprises a frame structure, a slide deck housing, a left side pivoting means, a right side pivoting means, a left sliding mechanism, a right sliding mechanism and a control interface. The slide deck housing is mounted with a slide deck rail, a tour-pack and a backrest. The backrest and the tour-pack are designed to move along the slide deck rail to achieve a plurality of seating configurations such as a passenger supporting configuration and a driver supporting configuration. The control interface allows the multi-configurable tour-pack and backrest assembly to move between the passenger supporting configuration and the driver supporting configuration to provide the backrest support to the driver and the passenger.
US08757710B2	Roof assembly for a vehicle A roof assembly for a vehicle roof opening comprises a pair of guide rails extending in a non-parallel way and at a distance from each other. At least one closure element is adjustable in order to at least cover and at least partly open the opening. At least one pair of sliding elements opposite of each other on each of opposite sides of the closure element is provided for slidably engaging in the respective guide rail. The sliding elements are slidably connected to the closure element in a substantially lateral direction. A biasing device is used for biasing the sliding elements relative to the closure element in a substantially lateral direction by being attached to the closure element on one end and being operatively connected to each pair of opposite sliding elements on the other end with interposition of a synchronizing device equalizing the movements of the sliding elements.
US08757708B2	Motor vehicle body having structure-reinforcing front frame attachment A motor vehicle body is provided having a front wall structure and having at least one lateral longitudinal girder, at least regionally situated in front of the front wall structure in the travel direction of the vehicle, and having a reinforcement element, which is connected to the front wall structure and to the longitudinal girder, the longitudinal girder and the reinforcement element, in a connection section lying in front of the front wall structure in the travel direction, being at least partially overlapping viewed in the vehicle transverse direction and being directly connected to one another.
US08757705B2	Structure for front section of vehicle body A structure for the front section of a vehicle body, allowing a collision load to be efficiently transmitted from upper members to front pillars. A structure (20) for the front section of a vehicle body has L-shaped cross-sectioned frames (32) which bridge upper members (26) and front pillars (23). The L-shaped frames (32) are each connected to a front pillar (23) and an upper member (26) in such a manner that the upper surface of the L-shaped frame (32), the upper surface (26a) of the upper member (26), and the upper surface (23a) of the front pillar (23) from a continuous flat surface and that the outer side surface of the L-shaped frame (32), the outer side surface (26b) of the upper member (26), and the outer side surface (23b) of the front pillar (23) form a continuous flat surface.
US08757698B1	Floor mat system for vehicle A floor mat system is provided in a vehicle having a driver seat and driver foot pedals. A floor surface extends in front of the seat and beneath the foot pedals. A removable floor mat is comprised of a flexible sheet having a bottom surface for contacting the floor surface, a top surface, a forward end for installation juxtaposed with the pedals and a rearward end for installation juxtaposed with the seat. At least one mechanical non-magnetic retainer is disposed proximate to the rearward end to hold the floor mat to the floor surface. At least one self-aligning magnetic retainer is disposed proximate to the forward end to hold the floor mat to the floor surface.
US08757697B2	Mechanized or motored retractable enclosure panels and their support brackets Mechanically or powered activated, retractable, partition-able enclosure-panels with or without custom brackets for any style open-air-vehicle having roof structures, including cars and boats, is taught. The partition-able enclosure panels for a driver's side, passenger's side, or rear opening of an open-air car, each include two or more partition-sections, and a rotatable spindle, where each of the partition-sections is designed to be attached to and detached from an adjacent partition-section, and each of the partition-sections is fixedly or non-fixedly attachable to the rotating spindle, so that when the partitions are attached to each other and the spindle is rotated all partitions are controlled by said rotating spindle and when the partitions are detached from each other, only the fixedly attached partition is controlled by the rotating spindle providing for deployment or un-deployment of either a panel or a partition-section. A roof or roof-support with built-in panel supporting devices is also taught.
US08757691B2	Hand and robot A hand includes: a pair of supporters; first and second gripping claws which are supported inside of the pair of supporters, respectively, so as to grip a bolt; an oscillating mechanism which oscillates the first and second gripping claws on an oscillatory axis crossing a longitudinal direction of each of the supporters, so as to change the orientation of a tip of each of the first and second gripping claws; and a bolt rotating mechanism for rotating, on the axis of the bolt, the bolt gripped by the first and second gripping claws.
US08757687B2	Crush box and vehicle bumper apparatus including the same A crush box arranged between a side member of a vehicle body and a bumper reinforcement member, the crush box including: a main body portion arranged in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle and formed in a tubular shape, the main body portion having first and second portions; a vehicle body attaching portion arranged at a first end of the main body portion; and a bumper attaching portion arranged at a second end of the main body portion, wherein vertical cross-sections of both the first portion adjacent to the vehicle body attaching portion and the second portion adjacent to the bumper attaching portion are polygonal shapes, and the number of vertices of the polygonal shape of the vertical cross-section of the second portion is greater than the number of vertices of the polygonal shape of the vertical cross-section of the first portion.
US08757686B2	Vehicle door handle device A hand grip has an arm and a leg. The arm and the leg extend through a door outer panel and are supported by a holder member and a frame member in a freely pivotable manner, respectively. By operating the hand grip in the same direction as when a sliding door is opened, the arm is pivoted relative to the holder member retained at an initial position, so that a full close latch mechanism is unlocked. By operating the hand grip in the same direction as when the sliding door is closed, the leg is pivoted relative to the frame member, while the holder member is pivoted relative to the frame member against urging force of a coil spring, so that a full open latch mechanism is unlocked.
US08757684B2	Locking system for vehicle door The combination of an over-the-road vehicle and a locking system. The vehicle has a frame bounding a cargo space and at least one access door. The one door has a first latch assembly thereon that cooperates with a second latch assembly on one of: a) the vehicle frame; and b) a second door to releasably maintain the one door in its closed position. The locking system includes a first locking assembly on the first door and a second locking assembly on the one of the vehicle frame and second door. The first locking assembly projects from a location between the first peripheral edge and the one of the vehicle frame and second door to beyond one of the inside and outside surfaces. The first and second locking assemblies can be maintained together either inside or outside of the cargo space.
US08757683B2	Apparatus for a motor vehicle lock An apparatus (1) for a motor vehicle lock (2), includes at least a catch (3) with an axis of rotation (14), a work arm (4), an impact arm (15), and a catch bolt recess (16) arranged between the work arm and the impact arm, wherein the work arm comprises a first metallic member (9) and forms a first position (5) and a primary position (6). The apparatus further includes at least a latch case (19) and a pawl (7) with a cantilever arm (17), an axis of rotation (18), and a locking position (8).
US08757682B2	Motor vehicle door lock A motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism (3, 4) and a closing/opening device (5 to 12), containing at least a drive (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and a lever actuating mechanism (10, 11, 12), wherein the lever actuating mechanism (10, 11, 12) in its engaged state provides a mechanically effective connection between the drive (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and the locking mechanism (3, 4) and is moved into its disengaged state through using a triggering lever (14).
US08757681B2	Motor vehicle door lock A motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism (3, 4) and a closing/opening device (5 to 8), containing at least a drive (5) and a lever actuating mechanism (6, 7, 8), wherein the lever actuating mechanism (6, 7, 8) in its engaged position is held by a non-actuated triggering lever (10) and it assumes its disengaged state upon activation of the triggering lever (10).
US08757670B2	Pipe connection consisted on interior of a joint pipe A pipe connector constructed in the interior of a joint pipe. In the pipe connector, an O-ring made of a flexible rubber, a stop ring which is in tight contact with and supports the outer circumference of the pipe inserted into the joint pipe, and an elastic stopper are installed in sequence such that the pipe connector can be pressed and fixed to the outer circumference of the pipe, which is inserted into and connected to the joint pipe, in order to provide air tightness and water tightness to the pipe. Consequently, the pipe is inserted into the joint pipe with one touch without being detached or dislodged, is coupled such that water tightness can be maintained, and is separated by pressure in the direction in which the pipe proceeds.
US08757665B2	Interchangeable two-piece insert for snow ski or snowboard An insert for a sports board comprising an outer ring unit comprising a threaded top piece and a threaded bottom piece and an inner insert unit comprising a threaded top piece and a threaded bottom piece. The outer ring unit is installed into a mounting hole that penetrates through a sports board. The top and bottom pieces of the outer ring unit each comprises a flange with a diameter greater than the diameter of the mounting hole. The top piece and the bottom piece of the outer ring unit are both hollow, thereby creating an insert hole for the inner insert unit when the top piece and bottom piece of the outer are screwed together. The top piece and the bottom piece of the inner insert unit are installed into the insert hole created by the top piece and bottom piece of the outer ring unit and screwed together.
US08757661B2	Airbag with tethered slit An airbag having a base end, a front panel and at least one panel opposing the front panel, the airbag having a cutout in the front panel, an inner perimeter of the cutout having first and second sides, a first panel having first and second edges, the first edge of the first panel is attached to the first side of the cutout, a second panel having third and fourth edges, the third edge is attached to the second edge of the first panel and the fourth edge is attached to the second side of the cutout, wherein the first and second panels define a slit member in cutout of the front panel, and a tether attached along a backside of the slit member and attached to an inner surface of the at least one panel opposing the front panel of the airbag.
US08757658B2	Adjustable grip steering wheel safety system to protect hands and upper extremities in low impact collisions A safety system for protecting the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms and shoulders of a driver includes a bladder disposed on or in a handgrip of a steering wheel of a vehicle, at least one inflation device in fluid communication with the bladder, and a controller adapted to detect a collision involving the vehicle and cause the inflation device to inflate the bladder with a fluid when the collision is detected.
US08757657B1	Side airbag apparatus A lateral partition is formed by a pair of structural fabric portions, each of which has a first peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion. The first peripheral portions of the structural fabric portions are each joined to one of main body fabric portions. The second peripheral portions of the structural fabric portions are joined to each other by a joint portion provided along the second peripheral portions. An inner tube extends over the upper inflation chamber and the lower inflation chamber, while intersecting with the lateral partition. A rear peripheral portion of a part of the inner tube is joined to the main body fabric portions by a part of the peripheral joint portion, and a front peripheral portion of the part is joined to the structural fabric portions by the joint portion.
US08757656B2	Airbag, airbag apparatus and vehicle An airbag includes: a base chamber; a left-half airbag inflated on a front-left side of the passenger, wherein a first opening is formed through the left-half airbag at an upper portion thereof; and a right-half airbag inflated on a front-right side of the passenger, wherein a first opening is formed through the right-half airbag at an upper portion thereof. A recess is formed between the left-half airbag and the right-half airbag so as to face the passenger, when the airbag is inflated in front of the passenger. The first openings are communicated with each other. A first seam joining the left-half airbag and the right-half airbag is formed to surround the first openings. The first openings communicated with each other are formed to extend in a vehicle front-rear direction.
US08757655B2	Low profile seat frame A wheelchair includes a chassis, a positioning module, a seat frame, and a seat. The positioning module is mounted to an upper portion of the chassis. The seat frame includes a support member secured to and spanning a seating area of the positioning module and a front frame member secured to a front end of the support member and overhanging a front edge of the seating area of the positioning module, such that the seat frame at least partially straddles the positioning module. The front frame member is connected with and at least partially supports at least one of a side frame member, foot rest, leg rest and arm rest assembled with and supported by the front frame member. The seat is secured to an upper surface of the support member.
US08757653B2	Motorcycle footboard heel rest A heel rest apparatus for a motorcycle footboard comprises a one-piece heel rest structure and a locking structure securable to a mating portion of the one-piece heel rest structure. The one-piece heel rest structure includes a heel rest portion and a mounting portion. The heel rest portion has an inwardly curved foot engagement surface at a front portion thereof. A footboard receiving channel is provided within the mounting portion. A footboard engaging portion of the locking structure extends at least partially across a width of the footboard receiving channel when the locking structure is secured to the mating portion of the one-piece heel rest structure for allowing an edge portion of the motorcycle footboard to be captured within the footboard receiving channel.
US08757650B2	Triple axle with rubber torsion mechanism A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a triple torsion axle system and kit with various features to help reduce or prevent damage that otherwise may occur with large loads. For example, each axle assembly includes larger diameter caps on the ends of each torsion bar to prevent the bar from pulling out of its outer tube during high side loads. In another example, the outer end of the torsion bar has a rounded surface that is fixed to a swing arm so as to better equalize the stress around the weld joint. Additionally, the triple torsion axle is configured such that when the vehicle is unloaded, the middle axle assembly supports more weight than the two adjacent axle assemblies. However, when the vehicle is loaded, all three axle assemblies provide similar support to the vehicle.
US08757645B2	Golf cart height adjustment device A height adjustment device, which includes a base, which connects to a main bar of a golf cart, and a sliding block which connects to a handle of the golf cart. There are two parallel arc oriented plates formed on each side of the base, and sliding block on both sides of the location near the opening matching with the corresponding slide guide plate. Movement of the sliding block along the base of the curved guide plate adjusts the angle and position between the sliding block and base. Furthermore, the movement can adjust the angle and position of the handle and the main bar and the overall height of the device. The device is simple, suitable for different groups of people, and may adjust handle height at any time.
US08757643B2	Retractable wheel assembly A retractable wheel assembly includes a bracing member and a wheeled arm pivotally coupled to the bracing member. The wheeled arm is sized and positioned such that the wheeled arm rotates through an aperture of the bracing member. The wheeled arm includes an arm member, a wheel, and an aperture cover shaped and positioned such that when the wheeled arm is in a retracted mode, the aperture cover covers a majority of the aperture, but not substantially all, thereby forming a wheel gap. The wheel assembly includes a deployment arm and a trap member operationally coupled to the deployment arm, including a trap flange sized and positioned to cover the wheel gap when in a closed mode and to substantially uncover the wheel gap in an open mode. The retractable wheel assembly includes a handle operationally coupled to the trap member.
US08757642B2	Retractable wheel assembly A retractable wheel assembly includes a bracing member and a wheeled arm pivotally coupled to the bracing member. The wheeled arm is sized and positioned such that the wheeled arm rotates through an aperture of the bracing member. The wheeled arm includes an arm member, a wheel, and an aperture cover shaped and positioned such that when the wheeled arm is in a retracted mode, the aperture cover covers a majority of the aperture, but not substantially all, thereby forming a wheel gap. The wheel assembly includes a deployment arm and a trap member operationally coupled to the deployment arm, including a trap flange sized and positioned to cover the wheel gap when in a closed mode and to substantially uncover the wheel gap in an open mode. The retractable wheel assembly includes a handle operationally coupled to the trap member.
US08757641B2	Collapsible dolly for use with a truss A foldable dolly for use with a truss. The dolly is also extendable.
US08757639B2	Multi-functional hunter's accessory A multi-functional lightweight hunting accessory that provides a chair with adjustable back rest, storage for hunting gear and a platform for use as a commode. The chair transforms to become a game cart for transporting a game carcass across various terrain. The cart utilizes the half pipes of the chair base to create a trough which cradles a game carcass between its sides in an inverted position. Two wheels and an axle, which store in the container, assemble through the axle housing. A handle and handle extension stored in the axle housing combine to provide the hunter's towing point. A compact design utilizing a broad handle, low center of gravity and few parts produces a light weight and easily maneuverable game cart.
US08757638B2	Compact lightweight flexible disposable game carrying sled A compact lightweight flexible disposable game carrying sled comprises a flexible high density polyethylene sheet configured to receive game thereon and be dragged along the ground during transport of the game. A plurality of sets of holes defining lines are in spaced locations along the sheet. A plurality of tie down lines are included, with each tie down line weaving through one set of holes to couple the line to the flexible sheet. The tie down lines are configured to completely encircle the game to secure the game to the sheet. A plurality of intersecting uniform material thickness fold lines extend across the sheet, allowing the sheet to be folded to form a compact structure for storage and for transport when not in use and unfolded when the game carrying sled is to be used.
US08757636B2	Vehicle height adjusting device Provided is technology of raising or lowering vehicle height even if the grasp of vehicle speed is disabled. A vehicle height adjusting device includes a rear suspension capable of changing relative positions of a vehicle body frame and a wheel of a motorcycle including a transmission configured by a plurality of gears and a control device configured to control the rear suspension and change the relative positions of the rear wheel and the vehicle body frame to adjust vehicle height, which is the height of the vehicle body frame. The control device controls the rear suspension to increase the vehicle height when a gear position of the transmission is equal to or higher than a predetermined gear position set in advance and reduce the vehicle height when the gear position is lower than the predetermined gear position.
US08757633B2	Outer pin seal A seal (200) of substantially wedge shaped cross section self adjusts and seals pivot joints (100) over a range of gap widths to be sealed.
US08757632B2	Sliding ring The object of the invention is a sliding ring used in mechanical non-contact face seals. A sliding ring according to the invention is provided with grooves (1) on its faying face (5) which extend to the outer or to the inner peripheral surface, so that the faying face (s) has a recessed surface (Fv) and a non-recessed surface (F), whose relation Fv/F is included in the range from 0.25 to 0.50 and the grooves (1) situated on the recessed surface (Fv) are of the shape of a bell of an inclination angle (α) from 5° to 15° and an inclination angle (β) from 5° to 45°, while the relation of the base width (B) of the groove (1) to the top width (A) of the groove (1) is from 2 to 6, wherein all the grooves (1) are connected at their base (B) by a thin, ring-shaped groove (m) whose width against the height (Io) of the groove (1) falls into the range between 0.08 and 0.25.
US08757630B2	Waterproofing device for an actuator A device for sealing an actuator includes a drive shaft and an elongated body, which move, relatively to each other, along their longitudinal axis, covered by a sleeve, which covers at least partially both the elongated body and the drive shaft, the sleeve having a first portion conformed with the bellows and a second portion having the shape like the elongated body so that it may be fitted on it and blocked at its end, the bellows portion being positioned in correspondence of the shaft and locked on it at its end so that the sleeve is integral with the shaft.
US08757628B1	Ball capture game assembly A ball capture game assembly provides a structure having spaced access channels through which balls are removed to score points. The assembly includes a housing having a bottom, a top, and a perimeter wall defining an interior space. At least one channel is coupled to the housing. Each channel has an inner opening in fluid communication with the interior space and an outer opening configured for fluid communication with ambient space outside the housing. A plurality of balls is positioned in the interior space of the housing. A tip of an elongated member is selectively couplable to each of the balls whereby each ball is removable from the interior space by insertion and withdrawal of the elongated member through the channel.
US08757626B2	Self sealing target A target for use as an archery or firearm target constructed of a material which provides self-sealing as the target is being used to thereby make the target capable of repeated use.

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