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| US09022508B2 |
Printing apparatus and printing method
In a transport for reversing a front and a back of a paper so as to print the back of a printing paper after printing the front of the printing paper, an attachment amount of ink to the front of the printing paper is determined for each region of the front, and on the path of the transport, in a predetermined position where the warpage of the opposite direction to the warpage of the swelling curl of the printing medium generated by the attachment of ink to the front of the printing paper is generated in a site of the printing paper having a region in which the amount of ink attachment is determined to be equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the transport of the printing medium waits for a predetermined time. |
| US09022506B2 |
Print control device, print control method, and print control program
In a print control device which prints a monochrome image by discharge of a black ink from a nozzle for discharging an ink, a chromatic color ink in addition to the black ink is discharged in a region where an amount of use of the black ink indicated by monochrome image data representing the monochrome image, is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value. In the region, chromatic color inks of different colors are discharged to positions which do not overlap with each other. |
| US09022501B2 |
Method and apparatus for printing
A method for printing on a continuous sheet with an inkjet head includes printing a plurality of images in sequence and performing plural kinds of maintenance operations by using intermediate areas located between one of the images and next one of the images in accordance with a schedule, and setting the schedule such that a first maintenance operation included in the plural kinds of maintenance operations and a second maintenance operation which is performed with frequency different from that of the first maintenance operation are not performed at the same intermediate area. |
| US09022500B2 |
System and method for adjusting the registration of an image applied to recording media in a printing system
A system and method for adjusting the registration of an image applied to recording media in a printer. The timing of the ejection of ink from an inkjet printhead of the printer is adjusted to maintain proper registration of a first side image to a second side image for duplex printing and y registration within a second side image printing from a first color print unit, such as magenta, to a last print unit, such as black. The location of a leading edge of the first side image deposited on a continuous web of recording media is identified and the timing of ink ejection from printhead nozzles is adjusted to align the second side image to the first side image. Adjustment of the timing of ink ejection reduces or eliminates observable registration errors. |
| US09022497B2 |
Printing element substrate, printhead, and printing apparatus
A printing element substrate, comprising a printing element, a MOS transistor having a drain terminal, a source terminal and a back gate terminal, the drain terminal being connected to a first power supply node for receiving a first voltage, and a source terminal and a back gate terminal being connected to the printing element, and a unit including a second power supply node different from the first power supply node, and configured to supply a second voltage to a gate terminal of the MOS transistor, wherein, when the first voltage is not supplied to the first power supply node, the unit controls a potential of at least one of the gate terminal and the drain terminal so that a potential difference between the gate terminal and the drain terminal becomes lower than the second voltage. |
| US09022496B2 |
Vertically adjustable shelf support assembly for an appliance
An appliance is provided having one or more racks or shelves, the position of which may be adjusted vertically. Multiple different positions along the vertical direction can be made available for selection by a user of the appliance. One or more mechanisms allow for the selective adjustment and securing of the vertical position at which a shelf may be located. |
| US09022493B1 |
Cabinet drawer floor and fence assembly
A cabinet drawer includes a molded drawer floor having a central portion including at least one depression, each depression having a bottom wall and a sidewall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A flange extends outwardly from an upper edge of each depression. A plurality of webs extends outward from each depression outer surface for connection with a drawer slide system. A peripheral edge of the flange includes a plurality of deflectable tabs for coupling to a surrounding fence without the use of fasteners. The fence includes a skirt portion extending downward from the drawer floor flange to hide any drawer slide mechanism coupling the drawer floor to any underlying base. |
| US09022490B2 |
Enclosed television with improved enclosure sealing arrangement
An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display for viewing that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The enclosure comprises a bezel, a substantially transparent front cover, and an enclosure housing. The bezel has a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area, an inner edge defining a display opening, and a rear surface. The substantially transparent front cover is operatively connected to the bezel and covers the display opening. The enclosure housing has a front opening and a flange disposed about and extending from the front opening. The bezel and the enclosure housing are joined together at a joining region that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing define the enclosure, which is configured to receive a flat panel display therein. |
| US09022488B2 |
Fault-tolerant vehicle brake system
A braking system for a vehicle, particularly a commercial vehicle, includes an operating brake device for providing an operating brake function for braking the vehicle, and a parking brake device for providing a parking brake function independently of the operating brake system. If one of the two braking devices partially or completely fails, the vehicle can be braked automatically by means of the other braking device. |
| US09022487B2 |
System and method for brake assisted turning
A system and method for brake assisted turning are provided. One system includes a pedal operated braking system configured to apply hydraulic brake pressure to brakes of a vehicle when one or more brake pedals are pressed. The system also includes a steer assist braking system configured to apply hydraulic brake pressure to the brakes of the vehicle based at least partly on a steering angle. The system includes hydraulic shut-off circuitry configured to selectively enable and disable operation of the steer assist braking system. |
| US09022483B2 |
Seatbelt buckle tongue assembly
Self adjusting and/or locking buckle tongue assemblies for use with occupant restraint systems in vehicles are described herein. In one embodiment, a buckle tongue assembly includes a plate having a tongue portion configured to cooperatively engage a corresponding buckle assembly. The buckle tongue assembly of this embodiment can further include first and second web gripping portions carried by the plate. The second web gripping portion is configured to move relative to the first web gripping portion between a first position in which the web gripping portions are spaced apart to permit movement of a web therebetween, and a second position in which the web gripping portions are engaged or interlocked to clamp the web therebetween. |
| US09022478B2 |
Stick-slip elimination device for seat recliner mechanism
A recliner mechanism including an anti-back drive device for releasably securing a seat back with respect to a seat cushion is provided. The mechanism may include an upper gear plate affixed to the seat back and a lower gear plate secured to a seat bottom. Wedges may be mounted in relation to the upper gear plate. A clutch spring may be located within the lower gear plate and a split bushing may be disposed between the clutch spring and the lower gear plate. A split leaf bushing may be disposed between the wedges and the clutch spring. A wedge spring may engage the wedges biasing them against the split leaf bushing. Upon rotation of a driver, the clutch spring and the one or more wedges are arcuately displaced and lock the seat back in position. |
| US09022474B2 |
Adjustable foundation for a seating unit
A seating unit that includes an adjustable foundation, a torque-inducing mechanism, and a base structure for interconnecting a backrest and a seat is provided. The adjustable foundation provides adjustable support for, and is controlled by, an occupant of the seating unit. The adjustable foundation includes extensible supports that each have a first and second end, and a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a stationary member that is fixedly attached to the first ends and a drive bar that is configured to secure the second ends of the extensible supports such that longitudinal tension is generated upon rotating the drive bar with respect to the stationary member. The torque-inducing mechanism adjusts an angular position of the drive bar. In this capacity, the drive bar is configured to convert torque applied by the torque-inducing mechanism into a directional force that controls the longitudinal tension of the extensible supports. |
| US09022469B2 |
Vehicle mounting system for mobile computing devices
A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter. |
| US09022467B2 |
Head restraint for a vehicle seat
A head restraint for a vehicle seat is provided, wherein at least one first part facing the head of the seat occupant can be moved linearly in the direction of the head of a seat occupant, wherein during the relocating motion, a relative motion between the first part and a second part of the head restraint arranged on a third part occurs, and a contact surface of the first part lies against a contact surface of the second part, and a contact surface is provided with a form-fit element, in particular a toothing arrangement. A method is provided for adjusting a head restraint. |
| US09022465B2 |
Child seat accessory to catch fallen items
A device is provided for use below a child's seat to collect solid and liquid items dropped by a child in the seat when in use, where the device forms a pad or platform with a top layer of substantially fluid-resistant material, a border rim configured as a raised surface around a portion of the periphery of the pad to provide a barrier against the runoff of any collected fluids or the roll off of any collected items, and where the device also includes a connector for securing a cantilevered portion of the platform to a structure in front of the child's seat. |
| US09022463B2 |
Rear-seat armrest locking apparatus
A rear-seat armrest locking apparatus includes a release lever installed in an armrest to generate a pulling force, a link guide connected with the release lever through a release cable to provide a pulling force, and installed inside the armrest to move up and down, a link connected with the link guide to turn an up-and-down linear movement to a lateral movement, a locking pin connected with the link to laterally move by means of the pulling force transferred from the link, and being released from a locking hole of a side fixing plate, and a spring installed on the locking pin to return the locking pin to an original position of the locking pin and insert the locking pin into the locking hole. The rear-seat armrest locking apparatus prevents the armrest from being unfolded forward in a forward collision, thereby preventing an accident. |
| US09022462B2 |
Stowable aircraft cabin attendant seat
A retractable flight attendant chair includes an anchor box, a sled coupled to the anchor box for horizontal translation of the retractable chair into and out of the stowage compartment, and a chair mounted on the sled. The chair includes an expanding/folding backrest and seat portion that allows the chair to be stowed in a small envelope compartment when not in use. |
| US09022460B2 |
Front end module for vehicle
A front end module for a vehicle includes a first box-type mounting part and a second box-type mounting part. The first box-type mounting part is disposed on a connection portion of a front end module lower member with a front side member. The second box-type mounting part is disposed on a front end portion of the front side member. The first and second box-type mounting parts are coupled to each other by bolt coupling or welding such that sections thereof are connected to each other upon assembling of the front end module and the front side member. |
| US09022459B2 |
Assembly for fastening of a steering column for a motor vehicle
An assembly for attaching a steering column for a motor vehicle that is to be attached to a cross-member of a firewall and to a bottom cross-member of a window opening. The assembly includes a support member that extends substantially vertically, which is to be attached to the firewall cross-member and to the bottom cross-member of the window opening, and which supports a mechanism for attaching a plate of the steering column. |
| US09022458B2 |
Side panel
A side panel for an automotive body includes a unitary panel having a side sill, a roof rail, and a pillar integrally joined to each other. The pillar extends from the side sill to the roof rail, and each of the side sill, the roof rail, and the pillar are made of fiber-reinforced plastic. At least one of the side sill, the roof rail, and the pillar has a recess concave transversely outwardly relative to the automotive body. The recess has an opening that opens transversely inwardly relative to the automotive body. The recess is defined by two side walls bent from flanges and extending transversely outwardly relative to the automotive body, and a bottom wall joined to the side walls. The side walls have portions joined to the flanges, the portions of the side walls being thicker than the bottom wall. |
| US09022453B2 |
Covering device
A covering device for a luggage compartment of a vehicle substantially comprises a trunk covering comprising an inner roller blind which covers the luggage compartment. In order to install the trunk covering in, and remove the latter from, the vehicle, said trunk covering is brought by one end vertically and horizontally into a plug-in device on the vehicle, wherein the remote, other longitudinal end of the trunk covering is latched in a lock by means of a rotational movement. |
| US09022443B1 |
Folding reach extender
A tool to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects, wherein the tool can include at least one handle disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly. At least one handle can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when actuated or when there are a pair of handles and they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects. |
| US09022439B2 |
Security cover for a utility ground box and method
A locking security cover for an in a ground junction box that opens to the earth. A has an opening for access to the interior of the ground box and a lock receiver fixed thereto. Plural legs support the frame and a base flange engages the bottom of the ground box side walls. The leg mounts are selectively engaged to either a flexible connection suitable for insertion of the frame and the first leg into the ground box as a unit, and a fixed connection. A rigid cover engages the frame and provides a lock recess and lock shroud. A lock inserted into the lock shroud engages a lock receiver fixed to the frame. |
| US09022437B2 |
Fitting for windows or doors
A window or door fitting for actuation of a mechanism integrated in a window or a door has a stop body that can be attached to the window or the door, a handle, that is rotatably mounted on the stop body in an axially fixed manner, a polygonal element for the mechanical coupling of the fitting to the mechanism integrated in the window of the door, and a coupling configuration formed between the handle and the polygonal element, with which a torque transference from the handle to the polygonal element can be effected, but can be blocked in the direction from the polygonal element to the handle. The coupling configuration has two driving elements for this, wherein a first diving element is connected to the handle in a rotationally locked manner, while a second driving element accommodates the polygon in a rotationally fixed manner. |
| US09022436B2 |
Actuator arrangement for a vehicle door latch
An actuator arrangement is disclosed herein for an electronically actuatable door latch that controls a door of a vehicle. The actuator arrangement includes, but is not limited to, an actuating member that is connected to the door and that is operatively coupled to the electronically actuatable door latch. The actuating member is configured to actuate the electronically actuatable door latch when the actuating member is pushed in an outboard direction. The actuator arrangement further includes a bracing member that is mounted to the door proximate the actuating member at a position that is inboard of the actuating member. The bracing member permits a user to brace against the bracing member when pushing the actuating member in an outboard direction. |
| US09022435B2 |
Trunk switch assembly integrated with emblem
A trunk switch assembly integrated with an emblem, includes a body; an emblem knob that is coupled with an outer side of the body so as to have an emblem provided on an outer surface thereof and provided with a switch operating rib. The trunk switch assembly further includes a micro switch that is provided in a switch case; a pad that is provided between the emblem knob and the body and provided with a link portion having one part transferring a vertical motion of the emblem knob at the same stroke; and a return spring that is provided on the body to apply the pressing and restoration operating force of the emblem knob. The switch operating rib operates the micro switch according to the pressing motion of the emblem knob. |
| US09022433B2 |
Quick connector adapted for a male adapter to connect thereto
A quick connector includes a female adapter and two retainers. The female adapter has a joint portion and an axial hole being adapted for a male adapter inserting therein. The joint portion has two openings and two pairs of engaging portions. Each retainer includes a pair of pivot members positioned in one of two pairs of engaging portions, so that the retainers can pivot between a clamping position and a spreading position. The retainers are positioned in the engaging portions. |
| US09022431B2 |
Pipe fitting
A pipe fitting including a housing, a connecting cylinder at least partially disposed in the housing, the connecting cylinder being sealingly mounted in the housing, the cylinder having a portion of reduced diameter with a groove defining a sloping shoulder, a pipe fastening element rotatably mounted about the reduced diameter portion of the connecting cylinder and about the groove for selectively engaging the pipe during a quick connect action, and elements for selectively engaging the interior wall of the pipe for permitting removal of the pipe from the fitting when manipulating the pipe fastening element, and a method for forming the fitting. |
| US09022428B2 |
Vehicle splash guard
A vehicle splash guard includes a base portion, a mounting structure, and a first non-fastener locating projection. The base portion is configured to extend into a wheel well defined by a vehicle body structure. The mounting structure is defined on an inner surface of the base portion and is configured to fixedly couple the vehicle splash guard to the vehicle body structure. The first non-fastener locating projection extends away from an inner surface of the base portion and is spaced apart from the mounting structure. The first non-fastener locating projection is configured to contact a laterally extending edge of the vehicle body structure that is located on an underside of the vehicle body structure to restrict movement of the base portion relative to the vehicle body structure in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body structure when the vehicle splash guard is installed to the vehicle body structure. |
| US09022427B2 |
Steering shaft bearing unit
A steering shaft bearing unit for rotatably mounting a steering shaft of a steering column for a motor vehicle includes an outer metal sheet having at least one circumferentially closed region for accommodating at least one bearing for rotatably mounting the steering shaft, and at least one securing region for securing the steering shaft bearing unit to a console part of the steering column. In the securing region, the outer metal sheet has an opening delimited by at least two opposite securing flanges which project freely from the outer metal sheet and which are part thereof. |
| US09022424B2 |
Airbag device
An airbag device that can limit the movement of a strap outside an airbag even when the other end of the strap is released is provided. An airbag device includes an airbag 2 that is folded in a normal state and deployed in case of emergency, an inflator 3 that supplies gas to the airbag 2, a retainer 4 that secures the airbag 2 and the inflator, and a strap-retaining device 6 that retains a strap 5, which is connected to a portion of the airbag 2 at one end 51 thereof, at the other end 52 of the strap 5 in a releasable manner. The airbag device further includes a strap-restraining tether 7, which is connected to the strap 5 at one end 71 thereof and to the airbag 2 at the other end 72 thereof. The strap-restraining tether 7 limits the movement of the free end of the strap 5 that has been released. |
| US09022423B2 |
Airbag device
An airbag device for stably controlling gas discharge and restraining an occupant in a vehicle. A first vent hole, for discharging gas from the airbag, is formed in a portion of the airbag, and one end of a tubular discharge restricting member is connected to the first vent hole. Once the airbag is inflated and deployed to a predetermined extent or more, the first vent hole is closed by the discharge restricting member. Prior to deployment, at least a portion of the airbag is folded in a bellows shape to form a folded portion. The connecting portion between the discharge restricting member and the first vent hole is positioned in a trough portion of the folded portion. The other end of the discharge restricting member is stored so as to face the outer side and not to protrude beyond an outer edge of the folded portion. |
| US09022422B2 |
Spool airbag
A driver airbag cushion includes a front panel and a rear panel that are joined together along a joined perimeter to form an airbag cushion. The airbag cushion is shrunken in diameter along the joined perimeter by a means of a short rope, a group of pleats, or a group of short tethers to form a spool shaped airbag cushion when fully inflated with a recess along the perimeter outside the airbag cushion. The airbag volume is reduced by 20 to 30% while keeping or improving the effectiveness of the occupant protection. The inflator output is significantly reduced so that a low output single stage inflator can be used. |
| US09022416B2 |
Assembly with an instrument panel for a motor vehicle and a knee airbag
An airbag housing is carried on a formed part extending from a lower section of an instrument panel for a motor vehicle. The formed part forms at least a front section of an upper wall of a footwell assigned to the vehicle occupants. A knee airbag is disposed in the airbag housing. |
| US09022412B2 |
Splitboard bindings
Splitboard boot bindings for backcountry splitboarding. Each of a pair of soft-boot bindings is provided with an integral boot binding lower that conjoins the two halves of a splitboard without the additional weight or height of an adaptor mounting plate, upper binding baseplate or “tray”, and extra fasteners of the prior art. The boot binding lower is formed as a box girder and provides improved torsional stiffness for splitboard riding. When subjected to a torque applied by the rider, the bottom mediolateral edges of the box girders are configured to contactingly engage the top face of the splitboard, thereby dynamically coupling the rider's boot sole and the board via a single rigid structure. In a preferred embodiment, the web or “spacer” members of the box girder are characterized by an aspect ratio or contour height that is varied from heel to toe. |
| US09022411B2 |
Locking mechanism for ski binding
The present disclosure relates to a single piece base portion (10) for a locking mechanism (30) for a ski binding (1), in particular a cross country or touring ski binding. The base portion (10) comprising: a planar resting portion (11); one or more, preferably two, support sections (12) extending out of the plane of the planar resting portion (11). In particular, each of the support sections (12) comprises an axle pin hole (13) for receiving an axle (21) of a part associated with the locking mechanism (30). Further, the lowest section (14) of the axle pin hole (13) is aligned with the upper surface (15) of the planar resting portion (11). |
| US09022405B2 |
Retractable stair assembly for a truck or trailer
A retractable step assembly for a vehicle includes a track assembly mounted on a vehicle frame beneath a workbed, a step assembly, and a pivot assembly that engages the track and step assemblies together. The step assembly moves between a storage position where it is disposed between tracks of the track assembly, and an operational position where it extends outwardly from the tracks, through an aperture in the vehicle's wall panel, and angles downwardly toward the ground. A foldable handrail on the step assembly is selectively movable between a collapsed position and an extended position. The handrail is in the extended position when the step assembly is operational and folds to the collapsed position when the step assembly is stored. First and second supports are provided for the step assembly to rest upon when in either of the storage position and the operational position. |
| US09022403B2 |
Vehicle front suspension
A vehicle front suspension includes a suspension support structure, a transverse link, a front link breakaway structure and a rear link breakaway structure. The transverse link has an inboard side with a front connection structure connecting a front end of the transverse link to the suspension support at a first location and a rear connection structure pivotally connecting a rear end of the transverse link to the suspension support at a second location that is spaced rearwardly of the first location. The front link breakaway structure is configured to release the front end of the transverse link from the suspension support upon application of a prescribed rearward directed force on the vehicle front suspension outboard of the suspension support structure. The rear link breakaway structure is configured to release the rear connection structure of the transverse link from the suspension support upon rearward rotation of the transverse link about the rear connection structure. |
| US09022401B1 |
Compact rear suspension damper-spring assembly
A vehicle wheel suspension system that achieves increased width in the passenger and/or luggage compartment is provided. The suspension system utilizes a (i) a wheel support member that is positioned between the inner and outer tire planes; (ii) a plurality of linkage arms rotatably coupled to the wheel support member; (iii) a nonlinearly-shaped damper-spring support member that is attached to either an upper or lower linkage arm, where the support member includes a damper-spring mounting platform that is positioned above, and at least partially overlaps, the tire; and (iv) a damper-spring assembly mounted to the damper-spring mounting platform and coupled to a vehicle body structure. |
| US09022394B2 |
Snowmobile steering ski
A snowmobile steering ski comprises a longitudinally extending body having a front portion, a central portion, a rear portion, a top surface configured to be secured to a snowmobile, and a bottom running surface configured to travel or glide over snow. The steering ski comprises at least one keel blade typically removably mounted to the body and downwardly extending from the bottom surface and generally extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the bottom surface. The bottom surface is further slightly upwardly arched, generally along the central portion thereof, such that the bottom surface defines a generally front pressure zone and a generally rear pressure zone. The rear pressure zone is located longitudinally behind the at least one keel blade, and is configured for substantially filling the trace(s) formed in the snow by the at least one keel blade such that the steering ski leaves little or no trace(s) in its wake. |
| US09022390B2 |
Threaded seal for a gas turbine engine
A seal assembly includes a first component and a second component of a gas turbine engine. The first component has a threaded portion. The second component interfaces with the threaded portion and together the threaded portion and the second component form a seal that restricts fluid flow between a first cavity and a second cavity of the gas turbine engine. |
| US09022384B2 |
Recording-material transport apparatus and recording-material transport method
A recording-material transport apparatus includes a transport unit that transports a recording material, a detector that detects a position of the recording material in intersecting directions intersecting a transport direction in which the recording material is transported by the transport unit, and a moving member that moves the recording material transported by the transport unit to a predetermined position in a predetermined one of the intersecting directions on the basis of a detection result of the detector. |
| US09022377B2 |
Sheet processing apparatus
A sheet processing apparatus includes a sheet conveying path; a sheet entrance unit provided in the sheet conveying path; a sheet discharge unit provided in a location separated from the sheet entrance unit by a predetermined distance; a driving unit that drives the sheet entrance unit and the sheet discharge unit; a sheet guide unit that guides sheets and is provided between the sheet entrance unit and the sheet discharge unit to allow the sheets passing through the sheet entrance unit to be sequentially stacked; and a sheet buffer device that is configured such that the stacked sheets pass through the sheet discharge unit while the stacked sheets are loaded on a step with each leading end of the stacked sheets being separated with a predetermined interval. |
| US09022372B2 |
Panel jig apparatus for vehicle
A panel jig apparatus is provided which has first moving units that are respectively installed at the left and right sides of a base frame, and selectively reciprocate a first sliding plate provided on top of the base frame leftward and rightward on the base frame. Likewise, the second moving units are respectively installed at the front and rear sides of the base frame, and selectively reciprocate a second sliding plate provided on top of the base frame forward and rearward on the base frame. The first support units are movable leftward and rightward on the base frame by the respective first sliding plates, and movable upward and downward by an ascending and descending means so as to support a panel. The second support units are movable forward and rearward on the base frame by the second sliding plates, and provided to support the panel. |
| US09022370B2 |
Workpiece support
A workpiece support, including: first and second arms pivotably connected to first and second support members respectively, the first and second support members being spaced apart, each arm including first and second receiving members for receiving the workpiece, the first and second receiving members being provided at first and second ends of each arm respectively, wherein each arm is pivotably connected to the respective first and second support members at a point between the first and second ends of each arm, such that a workpiece may be supported by the first and second receiving members of the first arm and the first and second receiving members of the second arm. |
| US09022367B2 |
Curved spring and slide mechanism
In a curved spring configured to generate, based on a relative approaching displacement of the one-side bearing section and the other-side bearing section in an approach/separation direction, an urging force in a separation direction in which a one-side bearing section and an other-side bearing section are separated from each other, a linear elastic body is provided to extend on a closed curve, which includes a one-side portion arranged along a circumferential direction of the one-side bearing section and an other-side portion arranged along a circumferential direction of the other-side bearing section, and to constitute elastic sections of two lines between the one-side portion and the other-side portion. |
| US09022366B2 |
Liquid control device and mesh-like body assembly applied thereto
A liquid vaporizer includes a first housing having a liquid-supplied surface to which a chemical solution is supplied, a heater, a mesh, a first holder and a second holder attached to the outer edge portions of the mesh, the outer edge portions opposing each other in a direction of spreading of the mesh, first cover bolts, stems supported by the first housing so as to be movable along a specific direction inclined with respect to the liquid-supplied surface, second cover bolts, coil springs biasing the stems along the specific direction and bring the mesh into intimate contact with the liquid-supplied surface, and a lid member covering the mesh from a side of the liquid-supplied surface to seal a space around the liquid-supplied surface with the first housing. |
| US09022363B2 |
Plugs for carburetors
In accordance with one implementation, a carburetor includes a body having a fluid passage formed therein and a counterbore located along the fluid passage. The counterbore has a first sealing surface and a central axis, and the body further includes a second sealing surface located radially closer to the central axis than is the first sealing surface. The carburetor also includes a plug affixed to the body at the counterbore and in contact with both of the first and second sealing surfaces. Engagement of the plug with the two sealing surfaces may improve the connection between the plug and carburetor body. In at least some implementations, the plug may be held in place without aid of an adhesive or other secondary connector or connection aid. |
| US09022362B2 |
Residual monomer elimination device and polyvinyl alcohol resin production method
Provided are an apparatus for removing residual monomers and a method of producing a polyvinyl alcohol resin that can prevent drift of the organic solvent gas and residual of the polymerization solution on the trays and permits efficient removal of the unreacted monomers from the polymerization solution. An apparatus 1 for removing residual monomers having a column main body and valve trays 2 having multiple gas blowout ports each having openings only in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction of the polymerization solution 4 or openings directed downward in the flow direction of the polymerization solution, which are installed in multiple stages in the column main body is used in a monomer-removing step of removing monomers in a polymerization solution 4 by bringing an organic solvent gas, such as methanol gas, into contact with a polymerization solution 4 obtained from a polymerization reactor 3. |
| US09022361B2 |
Rotary atomizer drip control method and apparatus
A system to control drips from rotary atomizers without the use of recirculation pumps or drain tubes. The drips are collected in a catch basin suspended under the atomizer and reintroduced to the rotary atomizer by one of three methods; a mechanical pumping action from a cone or impeller extending from the rotating part of the atomizer, a suction from a Venturi section built into the fluid delivery tube, or by aspirating the fluid back into the atomizer by using the exhaust air from an air motor. Additionally, to prevent bacterial growth and to completely eliminate any moisture after shutdown, a heating element can be incorporated into the catch basin to sterilize and evaporate any excess fluid. |
| US09022358B2 |
Two speed direct drive drawworks
A direct drive drawworks (100) has a permanent magnet motor (40) with a first set of windings (250) and a second set of windings (252), a shaft (41) extending from the permanent magnet motor (40) such that the permanent magnet motor directly rotates the shaft (41), a drum (43) connected to the shaft (41) away from the permanent magnet motor (40) such that the rotation of the shaft (41) causes a corresponding rotation of the drum (43), and a switch cooperative with the first set of windings and the second set of windings so as to cause the sets of windings to be selectively connected in parallel or in series. |
| US09022356B2 |
Removable saddle and extension for floor jack
An extension has a main extension body with a first extension end and a second extension end, an extension passage is defined there between. An annular extension recess is formed about the extension passage at the first extension end. An annular extension flange is formed about the extension passage at the second extension end. A saddle has a main saddle body with a first saddle end and a second saddle end with a saddle passage defined there between. An annular saddle flange is formed about the saddle passage at the second saddle end. A fastener has an elongate shaft with a first shaft end and a second shaft end. A head is at the first shaft end. A fastening engagement is about the second shaft end. The shaft is configured to be disposed within the saddle passage and the extension passage. |
| US09022354B2 |
Switching valve having a valve element movable in a housing
The invention provides a switching valve having a valve element which is movable in a housing, an actuating apparatus acting on the valve element in a first direction and a spring apparatus charging the valve element in a second direction. According to the invention, the first and second directions are in opposition and the spring apparatus has a progressive spring characteristic. |
| US09022351B2 |
Butterfly valve
A butterfly valve (100) is provided. The butterfly valve (100) includes a valve body (103) including a valve bore (109) passing through the valve body (103), with the valve bore (109) including an upstream valve bore portion (109U) and a downstream valve bore portion (109D), a shaft bore (112), a valve shaft (121) located in the shaft bore (112) and extending substantially across the valve bore (109), and a valve flap (107) affixed to the valve shaft (121) and configured to be rotated by the valve shaft (121). The valve flap (107) is configured to rotate between a closed orientation blocking the valve bore (109) and an open orientation. The valve flap (107) is affixed on an upstream valve bore portion side of the valve shaft (121), wherein incoming fluid presses the valve flap (107) against the valve shaft (121). |
| US09022347B2 |
Disc component for gas control valves
A disc for use in a pneumatic valve includes a stiffening insert encased in a flexible body. The stiffening insert acts to protect a central actuation region of the disc against radial compression, which may arise if the disc is used to seal against a bore hole, and against material flow towards the actuation region away from a clamped periphery. The behavior of the disc in a valve assembly is therefore more predictable and reproducible. The flexible body may further be tensioned across the stiffening insert. |
| US09022343B2 |
Polycrystalline silicon ingot casting mold and method for producing same, and silicon nitride powder for mold release material for polycrystalline silicon ingot casting mold and slurry containing same
A polycrystalline silicon ingot casting mold, and method for producing same. Mold release material being obtained by blending a silicon nitride powder (A) having an average particle diameter along the short axis of 0.6 to 13 μm with a silicon nitride powder (B) having an average particle diameter along the short axis of 0.1 to 0.3 μm at a weight ratio of 5:5 to 9:1; coating the mold surface with the slurry; and a heating the mold at 800 to 1200° C. in an atmosphere containing oxygen. |
| US09022341B2 |
Apparatus to support portable electronic devices and other devices or objects
An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device. |
| US09022340B2 |
Formed tube with formed wire rivet
A method performed and apparatus formed to fabricate an Isofix latch wire arrangement bends an elongated strip about an open profile to form an elongated tubular member, radially penetrating the member with wires across the open profile, and forming enlarged portions on the legs. The enlargements engage opposite sides of the tube to complete abutment of the strip edges to close the profile and join the wires as rivets to the tubular member formed. |
| US09022339B2 |
Cabling for central axis pendant system
A central pivot pendant arm system is provided for running cabling internally within a shoulder casting through a shaft that provides an axis of rotation and cabling access through a side opening in the shaft. The shoulder casting is pivotable about the axis of rotation and partially encloses a portion of the shaft. The shoulder casting has a protrusion for attachment of a pendant arm and facilitates cabling passage inside the shoulder casting, between the shaft side opening and the pendant arm interior. |
| US09022338B2 |
Template holder bracket and spring pin
A template holder bracket and method of assembling and disassembling a template from the bracket. The bracket has a spring pin assembly that is secured to the bracket that holds the template in a locked position. The spring pin assembly includes a pin, a housing and a spring that biases the pin into engagement with the template. The template may be removed by rotating the template against a ramp surface on the pin assembly that disengages the pin from the template against the biasing force of the spring. |
| US09022335B2 |
Bracket used to hold boards in the construction of an ice rink
A bracket used to hold boards in the construction of an ice rink is disclosed. The bracket is made of steel, providing increased strength to allow for increased distance between each bracket. The bracket is easy to install and has improved retention into the soil. The bracket of the present invention has a horizontal member connected to a vertical member. The horizontal member prevents tipping in the direction of pressure exerted by the rink. The horizontal member is optionally hingedly connected to the vertical member, allowing the horizontal member to pivot to an open position, or a closed position to fold for off-season storage. |
| US09022333B2 |
Clipping jointer structure
A clipping jointer structure including a hooking member, a first moving fastener and a second moving fastener is provided. The hooking member is assembled to a rigid body, and has a suspending portion to buckle the hooking member onto one side of the rigid body. The first moving fastener is disposed on a board of the hooking member, and has an operating portion to buckle the first moving fastener onto another side of the rigid body or separate the first moving fastener from the rigid body. The second moving fastener is disposed on the board of the hooking member, and has a supporting portion to buckle the second moving fastener onto the structure body. |
| US09022328B2 |
Center armrest supporting structure
A center armrest supporting structure for supporting a swivelable center armrest in a vehicle has an arm support which can be swiveled about a swivel axis into a lower use position and into an upper rest position. Console parts of the vehicle are connected to the arm support by bearing bolts. A stop bolt limits the swivel path of the arm support at least in the use position. A latching bolt prevents unintentional backward swiveling out of the use position and/or the rest position. A latching element has a sliding guide surface along which the stop bolt or the latching bolt slides when the arm support is swiveled A spring element is disposed between the frictional latching element and the bearing bolt, wherein the spring element produces a frictional force between the sliding guide surface and the stop bolt or the latching bolt, which counteracts the swivel movement. |
| US09022326B2 |
Pipe holder and support
A support for pipes uses a telescoping strut slidably holding an elongated insert with a threaded post extending outward from the insert, through a slot in the C-shaped cross-section of the struts. A bracket fits over the post and abuts supports opposing edges of the strut. A nut on the post clamps the parts immovably together. The bracket has a depending portion extending below the strut with an opening through which a pipe passes. Two threaded couplers with opposing ramped surfaces encircle the pipe and deform when tightened to clamp the pipe while also clamping opposing sides of the depending portion. |
| US09022325B2 |
Train control system
A train control system includes: an on-board device 3 mounted on each of trains 2; a vehicle radio set 4; wayside radio sets 5 disposed on a ground; and a ground device 6 connected to the wayside radio sets 5. The ground device 6 obtains a location information of a train 2 and a location information of a following train 2 based on results of distance measurement based on communication between the wayside radio sets 5 and the vehicle radio sets 4, and the ground device 6 transmits them to an on-board device 3 of the train 2. The on-board device 3 calculates a stop limit position of the following train 2 based on the location information of the train 2 and the location information of the following train 2, and the on-board device 3 transmits the calculated stop limit position to the following train 2. |
| US09022324B1 |
Coordination of aerial vehicles through a central server
A system and method of coordination of aerial vehicles through a central server are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a central server and an Internet protocol network. A first aerial vehicle is communicatively coupled with the central server through the Internet protocol network and a second aerial vehicle is communicatively coupled with the first aerial vehicle when a command is transferred through the central server using the Internet protocol network. A first computing device of a first user of the first aerial vehicle operatively controls the first aerial vehicle and a second computing device of a second user of the second aerial vehicle operatively controls the second aerial vehicle. At least one of the first computing device of the first user and the second computing device of the second user communicate the command to the first aerial vehicle through the central server. |
| US09022323B2 |
Salvaging and braking device for objects flying freely in space
For capturing satellites and other orbital objects, one or more independent capturing units are releasably arranged on a spacecraft serving as a steerable carrier vehicle. Each capturing unit has a propellant charge and at least one braking thrust nozzle of its own, and a closeable capture net releasably connected to the capturing unit via a tether line. The net is deployed from the capturing unit to capture the orbital object. Position or attitude control engines of the carrier vehicle are operated for orienting the combination including the capturing unit and the orbital object captured in the net. The capturing unit is then released from the carrier vehicle, and applies a braking thrust to the captured object so as to deorbit the captured object together with the capturing unit. |
| US09022320B2 |
Aircraft passenger suite with combination bed
An aircraft passenger suite including a seat configured for movement between an upright position and a horizontal bed position, an ottoman positioned apart from the passenger seat, and at least one armrest assembly configured for vertical movement, wherein the seat, ottoman and at least one armrest reside in horizontal alignment to form a bed in the horizontal bed position. |
| US09022319B2 |
Condenser ice removal for environmental control system
Environmental control system bleed air is cooled by a heat exchanger. A fan pulls ambient air from a ram inlet duct across the at least heat exchanger and to an outlet. An air cycle machine drives the fan. The bleed air passes downstream of the at least heat exchanger to a compressor, and then drives a first stage turbine. The first stage turbine has an outlet communicating with a condenser, and then a second stage turbine. An icing control system taps hot air downstream of the compressor. An add heat valve is selectively moveable between a first position blocking flow from the tap passage. A second position where it passes air from the tap passage to the condenser inlet, and to a point downstream of the condenser and to the second stage turbine. In a third position, the valve only communicates air from the tap passage into the condenser. |
| US09022315B2 |
Wind turbine generator installation by airship
The invention relates to a method for handling at least one wind turbine generator component 104, 106, 108. The method comprises the steps of loading said at least one wind turbine generator component 104, 106, 108 to an airship 100 at a site of loading, transporting the airship 100 with the at least one wind turbine generator component from the site of loading of the at least one wind turbine generator component to the site of installation of the at least one wind turbine component, and unloading said at least one wind turbine generator component from the airship at the site of unloading by means one or more guide elements 150 extending between the at least one wind turbine generator component and another wind turbine generator component or the ground, the sea, a vehicle at the ground, or at a vessel at the sea. The invention also relates to use of an airship for installing wind turbine generator components. |
| US09022312B2 |
Fly-in landing pad for lift-fan aircraft
A lift-fan airplane lands vertically on dirt, kicking up debris but bringing a landing pad for use by others. The landing pad comprises many long slats hinged to each other at the sides. The slats are of generally increasing widths for rolling up into a tight spiral. This compact state allows low-drag air transport. After landing, the spiral is unrolled. A central slat has two stub axles sticking out the ends. Two men place a large wheel onto each stub axle, then push on the wheels to unroll the landing pad on the ground. An upturned wall at the end of the pad deflects upward the downwash from landing lift-fan VTOL airplanes, creating a shadow zone free of flying debris. This creates safe parking for massed operations. Inflated balloons, wedge-shaped to streamline necessary protuberances, detach and fill any large potholes under the landing pad. |
| US09022311B2 |
Active aircraft pylon noise control system
An active pylon noise control system for an aircraft includes a pylon structure connecting an engine system with an airframe surface of the aircraft and having at least one aperture to supply a gas or fluid therethrough, an intake portion attached to the pylon structure to intake a gas or fluid, a regulator connected with the intake portion via a plurality of pipes, to regulate a pressure of the gas or fluid, a plenum chamber formed within the pylon structure and connected with the regulator, and configured to receive the gas or fluid as regulated by the regulator, and a plurality of injectors in communication with the plenum chamber to actively inject the gas or fluid through the plurality of apertures of the pylon structure. |
| US09022310B2 |
Desktop adhesive tape dispenser
A desktop dispenser includes a stationary base including a bottom member defining a bottom open chamber, a vacuum mount including a suction disc positioned in the bottom open chamber and an actuation rod extended from the top wall of the suction disc, and a carrier coupled to the stationary base and biasable between a first position and a second position. When the carrier is in the first position, the actuation rod of the vacuum mount is in an initial position; when the carrier is in the second position, the driving member lifts the actuation rod of the vacuum mount to an acting position. Thus, the desktop tape dispenser can be adhered to the top of a desk. |
| US09022301B2 |
Aerosol manifold and method of its fabrication
An improved manifold for an aerosol system may include a valve interface (120) capable of flexing to fit with a valve stem of an aerosol system and form a seal and methods for making a manifold may include a gate (106) positioned to improve contact between steel defining a fluid flow path in the manifold. |
| US09022299B2 |
Radiators
A radiator having a sealed flow path through which electrically heated fluid is arranged to pass. A control unit is provided in the radiator which is arranged to control operation of the radiator. The radiator also has a receiving unit arranged to receive at least one operation instruction from a remote control unit in use. The receiving unit is arranged to pass the at least one operation instruction to the control unit so that, in use, the radiator is controllable by the remote control unit. Also, an inlet pipe supplies water to a heater by a pump. The water then passes through a pipe comprising an inverted U-bend which controls air at the top of the bend. The radiator comprises a sealed system that plugs into the mains. Different radiators are able to communicate with each other. |
| US09022297B2 |
Trigger signal generating device and moving object management system
A trigger signal generating device outputs a trigger signal activating an IC tag. The trigger signal generating device includes first and second trigger coils placed at a predetermined separation distance and each having predetermined magnetic field intensity distribution. Each of the first and second trigger coils includes attenuating means for attenuating intensity of a magnetic field generated by the first and second trigger coils to a predetermined level that allows the ID tag to detect trigger IDs of the first and second trigger coils on a side on which the first and second trigger coils are provided, and that does not allow the ID tag to detect the trigger ID of the first trigger coil on an opposite side to the side on which the first and second trigger coils are provided. |
| US09022291B1 |
Invisible optical label for transmitting information between computing devices
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and system for sharing information between a first computing device and a second computing device. In the described embodiments, an optical label, such as, for example a QR code, is generated on the first computing device. In embodiments, the optical label is color encoded and displayed in such a way that the optical label is not perceptible to a user. The second computing device may capture the encoded optical label and subject the captured images to a processing technique that decodes the encoded optical label. |
| US09022289B1 |
Product authenticator and barcode scanner interlock
Methods and apparatus for a product authenticator and barcode scanner interlock. An example apparatus includes a barcode scanner to scan a barcode on an item and a tester to determine whether the item is authentic, wherein the tester prevents the barcode from scanning the item if the item is not authentic. |
| US09022283B2 |
Device for actuating a portable terminal
A device enabling a user to actuate a portable terminal using a set of tags having a unique identifier, the device including the set of tags having a unique identifier and the portable terminal for the user, the terminal being capable of sequentially reading unique identifiers among the set of tags. The device further includes a device for identifying the terminal and for actuating the identified terminal depending on a sequence of the unique identifiers read by the terminal. |
| US09022281B2 |
Commodity sales data processing apparatus, checkout system and control method
A commodity sales data processing apparatus determines, based on the imaged image of the commodity, whether or not the commodity is provided with an image display element for displaying a specific image representing that the commodity is a commodity adhered with a security tag, if it determines that the commodity is a commodity adhered with a security tag, the processing that the first resonant circuit become unusable for the security tag using the first communication device is carried out, in this state, if the first communication device carries out no communication and the second communication device carries out communication, carries out for shifting the processing of next commodity. |
| US09022275B2 |
Automatic soldering equipment
Automatic welding equipment includes a wave soldering machine including a tank, a plurality of first nozzles, a first pump, and a first guide plate. The tank has an opening. The first nozzles and melted solder are disposed in the tank. The first pump is disposed in the tank for jetting the solder via the first nozzles. The first guide plate is located at the opening and includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion. The first plate portion is located over the first nozzles and has a plurality of first holes for passed through by the solder jetted from the first nozzles. The second plate portion, connected to the first plate portion, guides the solder to flow out of the first holes. The solder guided by the second plate portion passes through second holes of the second plate portion and returns into the tank. |
| US09022272B2 |
Device and method for delivering shape-memory staples
An apparatus comprising a plurality of chambers for receiving an associated plurality of staples, each formed with a shape memory that allows the staple to adopt a straightened configuration, when placed in a stapler, and a deployed configuration for suturing when released from the stapler; and a sleeve moveable relative to the chambers between a first position, in which the staples are trapped by the sleeve within the chambers in the straightened configuration, and a second position, whereby the staples are freed to adopt the deployed configuration, wherein the sleeve is adapted to move between the first and second positions by rotating relative to the chambers. |
| US09022268B2 |
Ladder clamp and method thereof
A ladder clamp including an anchor part and a ladder retaining part, wherein the anchor part includes an anchor able to be arranged to cooperate with a fixing on a vehicle, and the ladder retaining part includes a body and a securing means, the securing means being co-operable with the anchor part to clamp the ladder retaining part to the anchor part in a releasable manner, wherein the securing means includes a locking element that pivots with respect to the body between clamped and unclamped orientations. |
| US09022262B2 |
Handgun holster having a safety lock for engagement with the spent casing ejection port of the handgun
The present invention refers to an improved holster for handguns provided with a spent casing ejection port, adapted to prevent the accidental drop or an unauthorized extraction of the handgun, thanks to a safety device embodied in the same holster and engaging with the ejection port. |
| US09022261B2 |
Watch comprising interchangeable strap connecting means
A watch comprising a watch case with opposite arranged connecting parts in form of two parallel branches for the mounting of a watch strap or cord between said branches, where said watch further comprises at least one generally T-shaped strap or cord connector comprising a spring loaded sliding bar suited for engaging in holes provided in a surface of each branch facing each other, said T-shaped strap or cord connector further comprises a cord receiving opening being arranged opposite to the spring loaded sliding bar and being an opening adapted to receive a cord having generally round or polygonal cross section, said cord at a first end and a second end being provided with interacting locking parts. |
| US09022258B2 |
Multi-component mixing system having a rotatable container and container therefor
A container (10, 30, 50) is provided for single- or multi-component molding materials. The container has a container body (12, 32, 52) having a constant outer contour in a longitudinal extent of the container (10, 30, 50), a piston (17, 37) movable in the longitudinal direction, and a cover (11, 31) having an outlet opening (13, 33, 53). A volume for a molding material is defined between the piston (17, 37) and the cover (11, 31), the volume being variable in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the container (10, 30, 50). The container distinguishes itself in that the container body (12, 32, 52) is rotatable relative to the outlet opening (13, 33, 53), and the piston (17, 37) thereby pushes out the content of the container (10, 30, 50). |
| US09022254B2 |
Vending machine with dispensing assembly
A vending machine to dispense purchased goods includes a frame, a dispensing member, a controlling member, a blocking member and a driving member. The controlling member can slide a limiting shaft between a latched position and a releasing position. The driving member is a spring which is partly uncoiled and which constantly pulls the dispensing member, and thus a line of goods, towards the blocking member. When the limiting shaft is in the latched position, the limiting shaft prevents the blocking member rotating, so holding back the line of unpurchased goods. When the limiting shaft is retracted to the releasing position, the pressure of the line of goods rotates the blocking member through ninety degrees to allow one of the goods to pass out of the goods channel. |
| US09022253B2 |
Carry handle for a container
The invention relates to a carry basket, preferably a cardboard carry basket, having a carry basin for receiving a product to be transported, and having a carry handle connected to the carry basin, wherein the carry handle is designed as a grip handle, wherein the carry handle is designed as a handle strap connected to at least two side walls of the carry basin and shortened by at least one fold prior to being used, and wherein the handle strap overlaps the products present in the carry basin and/or engages as a spacer between the products, and thereby secures the products during transport, for example. |
| US09022252B2 |
Insulating holder with elastomer foam material
An insulating holder for holding a beverage in a bottle or a can having a lower cylindrical enclosure which receives an upper cylindrical enclosure having a dome-shaped upper end. The upper cylindrical enclosure is adapted to cover the top portion of a bottle inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure and to snuggly receive a can when inverted and inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure. At least a portion of the lower cylindrical enclosure or upper cylindrical enclosure is made of a polyolefin elastomer foam. The insulating holder may be structured to retain various sizes of wine bottles. |
| US09022250B2 |
Tilted sensory aroma glass
A tilted sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a fluid container having a rim and a base. The base is parallel to and in contact with a surface when the fluid container is placed on the surface. The rim and the base lie on intersecting planes. The apparatus further includes a fluid barrier having an opening. The fluid barrier is in contact with the fluid container and extends into the fluid container. The opening is configured to allow an aroma of a fluid in the fluid container to escape through the opening. The aroma glass allows consumers to view and smell the liquid contents of the aroma glass, but prevents consumers from consuming the liquid contents. |
| US09022249B2 |
Thermally insulated polyurethane shipper and method of making same
A thermally insulated sandwich polyurethane (PUR) shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The sandwich PUR shipper comprises an outer corrugated box, an inner corrugated box, vacuum insulated panels (such as VIP panels) and PUR foam. The inner box is nested within the outer box and has a bottom, sides and a top. The inner box defines a payload compartment. The VIP panels are adhered to the outer facing surfaces of the inner box. Preferably the VIP panels are wedged against each other so that a side edge of one VIP panel abuts an adjacent VIP panel. The PUR foam fills the space between the VIP panels and the outer box. The PUR foam may cover the top edges of the VIP panels. |
| US09022247B2 |
Container for disinfection of medical devices
The present invention is directed to a container suitable for use in the disinfection of blood glucose meters and other medical devices. In one embodiment, the container comprises a tray with a formed cavity in it, such that a blood glucose meter or medical device may be placed and retained in it. In certain related embodiments, the meter has been wrapped in a disinfection wipe prior to placement into the container. |
| US09022240B2 |
Production of poliovirus at high titers for vaccine production
Described is a process for producing poliovirus, the process comprising: a) providing a serum-free suspension culture of cells, which are primary human retina (HER) cells that have been immortalized by expression of adenovirus E1 sequences, b) infecting the cells with poliovirus, at a cell density of between 2×106 cells/ml and 150×106 cells/ml, and c) harvesting poliovirus at a time of between 12 and 48 hours after infection. |
| US09022233B2 |
Tool-less cable management attachment bracket and method of use
A cable management attachment bracket is disclosed that includes a bracket body with a first attachment tab, a second attachment, and a cable management assembly (CMA) connection point for hingedly connecting with a CMA. The first attachment tab extends from a front edge of the bracket body and is formed to interface with a first receiving portion of a rack slide. The second attachment tab extends from a center portion of the bracket body and is formed to interface with a second receiving portion of a rack slide. Additionally, the CMA connection point is formed on the rear edge of the bracket body. |
| US09022230B2 |
Oil separation means and refrigeration device equipped with the same
An oil separation device having an outer cylinder that extends in an axial direction; an inner cylinder that passes through the interior of the outer cylinder in the axial direction; a pair of end plates provided at both ends of the outer cylinder in the axial direction; an inlet port connected to the outer cylinder near one of the end plates and that introduces an oil-containing fluid discharged from a compressor into a space formed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder so as to swirl about the axis; an outlet port connected to the outer cylinder near the other end plate and that expels the fluid, from which the oil has been centrifugally separated, out of the space; and an oil discharge port, provided in the outer cylinder, for discharging the separated oil out of the space. A partition plate that extends over at least part of a cross-section perpendicular to the axial direction to partition the space in the axial direction is provided in the space. |
| US09022229B2 |
Composite membrane with compatible support filaments
A filtering membrane has a supporting structure comprising filaments and is coated with a dope to produce a polymeric membrane layer. Some or all of the filaments comprise a second polymer that is soluble or swellable in a solvent of the dope. The supporting structure may be braided with yarns. One or more yarns may comprise filaments comprising the second polymer. In one example, a braided tubular support is coated with a dope based on PVDF in NMP. Some or all of the yarns of the braid are made of bi-component core-sheath PET-PVDF filaments. With as few as 4% of the yarns in the braid made of the bicomponent filaments, peel strength and pull force of the membrane is improved relative to a braid made entirely of PET yarns. In experimental examples, unpeelable composite membranes were produced. The membrane may be used, for example, for water or wastewater filtration applications. |
| US09022227B2 |
Composite membranes and methods of preparation thereof
A polymeric membrane includes an active layer over a support, wherein the active layer includes at least two chemically distinct polyamide films. A first one of the films is in contact with the support, and a second one of the films is not in contact with the support. The second polyamide film is crosslinked with the first polyamide film at an interface therewith, and the second polyamide film includes a structure having a side chain group including an ammonium salt. |
| US09022222B2 |
Device for the selective granulometric separation of solid powdery materials using centrifugal action, and method for using such a device
A device for the selective granulometric separation of solid powdery materials using centrifugal action, capable of separating materials into a fine material fraction and a coarse material fraction, includes: a housing, a cylindrical rotor rotatable, relative to the housing, about a vertical axis inside the housing and provided with blades evenly distributed on the periphery of an upper outlet opening through which a stream of gas, laden with particles having a size lower than a predetermined particle size, is drawn, a set of vertical adjustable vanes evenly distributed about the rotor along the generatrices of a virtual cylinder and directing the gas stream towards the rotor, elements for feeding the particles between the vanes and the rotor, collecting unit lower than the rotor for collecting the unfed particles having fallen and having a size larger than the predetermined particle size. The collecting unit includes a peripheral system with a fluidized bed extending about the rotor axis, at least underneath the vanes and the gap between the vanes and the rotor. |
| US09022213B2 |
Medical device retrieval kit
A kit for the packaging and shipping of components of an explanted medical device. The kit includes sealable containers to individually package the components of the explanted medical device. The kit also includes dressing presoaked in a preservation fluid, the dressing being provided in at least one sealed container prior to the removal of the explanted medical device to maintain the dressing a presoaked, sterile condition. The amount of preservation fluid applied to the dressing is controlled, thereby eliminating the need for a reservoir of fluid to be provided. |
| US09022208B2 |
Freight loading system and method for controlling a plurality of freight handling devices
The application relates to freight loading systems for transporting freight items. Corresponding freight loading system comprises a freight deck having a plurality of freight handling devices, a control device which is communicatively connected to the freight handling devices in order to handle at least one freight item on the freight deck, and a remote control, which is communicatively connected to the control device in order to output control signals to the control device. The control device is intended to comprise a position determination unit for determining a remote control position on the freight deck and/or the orientation of the remote control, wherein the control unit is designed to select a number of freight handling devices and drive same depending on the control signals received and the remote control position and/or orientation of the remote control. This allows easier control of the freight items on the freight deck. |
| US09022206B2 |
Roller cleaner
A cleaning device is provided for removing debris from rotating conveyor rollers, and includes a housing constructed and arranged for insertion between two adjacent rotating rollers, the housing having a first set of cleaning wheels at a first housing end associated with a first of the conveyor rollers, and a second set of cleaning wheels located on an opposite end of the housing and associated with a second of the conveyor rollers. At least one of the cleaning wheels is reciprocable relative to the housing between a retracted position permitting insertion of the housing between the rollers, and a extended position extending the reciprocating wheel towards the adjacent roller for limiting lateral movement of the housing between the rollers. Upon movement of the housing between the rollers in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rollers, the cleaning wheels operationally engage and remove residue collected on the rollers. |
| US09022199B2 |
Machining module
A machining module includes a molding system, a painting system and a transporting system. The transporting system is positioned between the molding system and the painting system. The transporting system automatically transports a plurality of blank members produced by the molding system to the painting system. The transporting system defines a detecting station for detecting the blank members and an assembly station for assembling the detected blank members to the painting system. |
| US09022196B2 |
Clutch assembly with a tab rivet connection and method thereof
A clutch assembly, including: a hub including a first radially disposed portion with a plurality of circumferentially aligned slots passing though the first radially disposed portion; and a ring gear carrier including a plurality of protrusions disposed in the plurality of circumferentially aligned slots and in compressive engagement with the hub to fixedly connect the hub to the carrier. Each slot in the plurality of circumferentially aligned slots extends further in a circumferential direction than in a radial direction. Each protrusion in the plurality of protrusions extends further in the circumferential direction than in the radial direction. |
| US09022192B2 |
Coupling assembly
A coupling arrangement for a drive train of a motor vehicle includes at least one clutch arranged on a rotating shaft in order to couple the rotating shaft selectively with a drive element of the drive train, and at least one activation device to activate the clutch. The activation device is adapted to bring an engagement segment selectively into engagement with a threaded segment rotating with the shaft in order to cause a relative movement of the engagement segment and the threaded segment along the axis of the rotating shaft and thus activate the clutch in the axial direction. |
| US09022187B2 |
Damping valve for shock absorber
The damping valve for a shock absorber includes a valve disc that delimits a cylinder interior filled with a working fluid, a port connects fluid chambers delimited by the valve disc, an leaf valve that is laminated onto the valve disc and is capable of moving in an axial direction of the valve disc so as to open and close the port in accordance with a differential pressure between the fluid chambers, and a biasing mechanism that biases the leaf valve in a direction for closing the port, wherein the biasing mechanism includes a shaft member constituted by a non-magnetic body, the leaf valve being disposed to be free to slide on an outer periphery of the shaft member; and a moving magnet that uses a magnetic force thereof to bias the leaf valve toward the valve disc. |
| US09022185B2 |
Electromechanical friction shock absorber
An electromechanical friction shock absorber is used in washing machines wherein the washing drum rotates on the horizontal axis and comprises at least one cylindrical shock absorber piston, at least one shock absorber body that surrounds the shock absorber piston, moving telescopically along the same work axis with the piston, and a bearing piston from its end part. At least one brake shoe is seated in the clearances provided on the shock absorber body via sliding surfaces. At least one friction element is located on the inner part of the brake shoe and the outer part of the shock absorber and includes surfaces along the work axis that do not contact the brake shoe. At least one lock ring bears the shock absorber piston on the shock absorber body and prevents the friction element from getting displaced out of the body, with the inventive electromechanical friction shock absorber. |
| US09022182B2 |
Brake band for a ventilated disc brake
Brake band (14) of a disc for a ventilated disc brake, unusually capable of reducing braking whistling, extends between an inner diameter (D1), close to a rotation axis (X-X) of the brake band (14), and an outer diameter (D2), far from said rotation axis (X-X) of the disc, said brake band (14) comprising two plates (16, 18) facing one another and defining a gap (22), comprising two plates (16, 18) being joined together by heat dissipation and connection means or elements (20, 60), said connection means (20, 60) being shaped like small columns that project from one plate towards the opposite plate in the form of pins (20, 60) remaining inside said gap (22), said pins (20, 60) being grouped in at least two rows or tiers (26, 28, 30) arranged circumferentially. Some of the pins (60) arranged in said second tier (28 or 30) having a section shaped like a rhombus or diamond with four vertices joined by four sides in which said sides defining said section are substantially rectilinear in shape. |
| US09022178B2 |
Elevator motion profile control for limiting power consumption
An elevator system (20) includes a propulsion power assembly (38) with a power rating below that required to move a fully loaded elevator car (22) using a contract or design motion profile. One example propulsion power assembly (38) uses more than one motion profile based upon existing load conditions. One example uses a first motion profile including a first power parameter limit for load conditions at or below a selected load threshold that is less than a maximum load capacity of the car (22). The propulsion power assembly (38) uses a second motion profile with a lower power parameter limit for other load conditions. In one example, electrical current is the power parameter selected as a decision parameter dictating which profile to select based on an existing load. Another example propulsion power assembly (38) selects at least one of a speed limit or an electrical current limit based on an existing load and maintains a speed to stay within the selected limit. |
| US09022174B2 |
Lubrication device of power transmission device for hybrid vehicle
A lubrication device for a hybrid vehicle power transmission device including a gear member, a first electric motor, and a second electric motor within a transaxle case, the lubrication device includes: a first pipe supplying oil forcibly transferred from an oil pump to the second electric motor; an oil passage branched from the first pipe; a first catch tank supplied with oil from the oil passage; a second pipe connected to the first catch tank to supply oil accumulated in the first catch tank to the first electric motor; an oil flow outlet disposed in the first catch tank and located above the second pipe; and a second catch tank disposed vertically beneath the first catch tank to receive oil outflowing from the oil flow outlet. |
| US09022167B2 |
Hybrid power steering system
In a hybrid power steering system, two steering assisters for supporting a steering force when the driver operates the steering wheel. The steering supporting force can be divisionally used according to the increase of speed and weight of a vehicle, thereby reducing the load applied to any of the steering assisters such that operating noise can be reduced and the endurance can be increased. Further, a motor of a lower power specification may be used even in the case of a truck or a bus that requires a relatively high steering force as compared to a passenger vehicle. Accordingly, production costs can be reduced and a sufficient steering supporting force can be obtained, thereby improving the driver's convenience, and enhancing fuel efficiency while increasing energy efficiency. Further, the steering can be safely maintained even when one of the steering assisters is not operating normally while the vehicle is being driven. |
| US09022166B2 |
Hydraulic steering arrangement
The invention concerns a hydraulic steering arrangement with a hydraulically actuated steering valve arrangement, steering motor connections (CL, CR), which are connected to supply connections (HP, T) via the steering valve arrangement, and a steering unit. It is endeavored to equalize in a simple manner the steering behavior in both directions. For this purpose, it is ensured that the steering valve arrangement has a directional valve and a flow control valve. |
| US09022164B2 |
Electronic shifting device of a vehicle
An operation device of a shift by wire way excludes mechanical connection for transferring operational force between a transmission and an operation device for shifting, which can be used in a vehicle to which an electronic shifting device is mounted. For this purpose, a shift pattern is capable of operating intuitively a shifting device by providing a shift pattern identical to an existing shift pattern and keeping user's experience and at the same time reducing the number of the shift lock to solve the drawback of a prior shift pattern provided with a plurality of shift locks that defines the utilizing of a space, and thereby utilizing a space at a maximum level. |
| US09022161B2 |
Vehicle bonnet structure for pedestrian protection
A vehicle bonnet structure for pedestrian protection. The vehicle bonnet has outer panel between front end and wind shield of vehicle. An inner panel disposed and secured along the entire region of a reverse surface of the outer panel. A plurality of semi-spherical configurations having plurality of cuts on the periphery are provided on the inner panel of the bonnet. A bead is provided on the top of each of the semispherical structures. The semi-spherical structure with bead accommodated between the inner panel and outer panel. |
| US09022155B2 |
Ski and front track assembly for a snowmobile
A ski and front track assembly has a track assembly including: an endless track, and at least two wheels disposed inside the track. At least one of the at least two wheels is disposed forwardly of at least one other of the at least two wheels. The ski and front track assembly also has a front ski element connected to the track assembly and extending forwardly therefrom. The front ski element is pivotable about a steering axis together with the track assembly. A snowmobile having the ski and front track assembly is also disclosed. A track assembly having a braking system and a snowmobile having the track assembly are also disclosed. |
| US09022154B2 |
One-man riding mobile apparatus
A one-man riding mobile apparatus includes a plurality of wheels, a board-shaped boarding base to which the wheels are attached, a motor that drives at least a part of the wheels and provided on the boarding base, a plurality of load sensors provided on the boarding base, a plurality of vibrators provided on the boarding base, and a control circuit that performs driving control of the motor and driving control of the vibrators. The control circuit is provided on the boarding base and includes a center-of-gravity position detecting section that detects presence of weighting and a center-of-gravity position based on signals output from the load sensors, a motor driving control section that controls a driving operation of the motor depending on the presence of the weighting and the center-of-gravity position detected by the center-of-gravity position detecting section, and a vibrator driving control section. |
| US09022153B2 |
Transport vehicle equipped with current collector
A transport vehicle equipped with a current collector, includes: a vessel to load a load; a current collector that extends to receive electric power from an overhead line and contracts and retracts so as to be disposed away from the overhead line; and a vehicle body that rotationally drives driving wheels by at least one of the electric power from the current collector and a self-propelled driving source and on which the vessel is placed; a pantograph position detector that detects a relative position of the current collector and the overhead line; and a control device that controls a driving direction of the vehicle body or gives an instruction of information with which a direction in which the vehicle body is to be operated can be recognized, so that the relative position is brought to a position where the current collector and the overhead line are connected. |
| US09022152B2 |
Automobile body structure
In an automobile body structure, since a floor panel disposed beneath left and right side sills and a battery support frame includes a center tunnel protruding upwardly and extending in the vehicle body fore-and-aft direction, and a main body portion of the battery support frame and the floor panel are connected via a linking bracket, it is possible to reinforce the battery support frame with the floor panel and prevent the battery support frame from warping into an arc shape and being bent by the collision load of a side collision and, moreover, since even if the battery support frame is formed into a straight line shape, interference with the center tunnel can be avoided, it is possible to reliably make the battery support frame buckle when the collision load of a side collision is inputted thereinto, thus enhancing the ability to absorb the energy of a collision. |
| US09022150B2 |
Wind generator system for electric vehicles
The present invention regard an improvement for the electric car object of the patent for industrial invention n. 0001389629, Italian, title “electric car” name: Cunico Michele application n. RM2010A000115, dep. Sep. 4, 2008, Particularly the present invention improves the efficiency and the reliability of the complex constituted by the guide of the air 16, the wind generator 4 and relative structures of support, introducing some valves in the element of guide of the air 16. It also allows the car to acquire energy from the back and side wind by providing of channels empty equipped with wind generator that cross transversally the car. |
| US09022148B2 |
Diamond bonded construction comprising multi-sintered polycrystalline diamond
Diamond bonded constructions comprise a diamond body attached to a substrate, wherein the body includes a first diamond bonded volume, and a second diamond bonded volume attached thereto. The second volume may be provided in the form of a powder or a presintered mass prior to attachment, and the first volume may be provided in the form of presintered pieces when combined with the second volume. The first volume diamond volume content is greater than about 94 percent, and is the same or greater than that of the second volume. The first volume is sintered during a first HPHT process, and the second volume is sintered and/or attached to the first volume during a second HPHT process. The first HPHT pressure is greater than the second HPHT pressure. The substrate is not an infiltration substrate used to form the first diamond volume. The diamond body may be thermally stable. |
| US09022147B2 |
Drilling fluid that when mixed with a cement composition enhances physical properties of the cement composition
According to an embodiment, a drilling fluid comprises: water and a set accelerator, wherein the drilling fluid has a 10 minute gel strength of less than 20 lb*ft/100 sq ft, wherein the drilling fluid has a density in the range of about 9 to about 14 pounds per gallon, wherein the drilling fluid remains pourable for at least 5 days, and wherein when at least one part of the drilling fluid mixes with three parts of a cement composition consisting of water and cement, the drilling fluid cement composition mixture develops a compressive strength of at least 1,200 psi. According to another embodiment, a method of using the drilling fluid comprises the steps of: introducing the drilling fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation, wherein at least a portion of the drilling fluid is capable of mixing with a cement composition. |
| US09022146B2 |
Reverse circulation apparatus and methods of using same
In one aspect, an apparatus for drilling a wellbore into an earth formation is disclosed, which apparatus, according to one embodiment, may include a drill string configured to be conveyed into a wellbore, wherein an annulus is formed between the drill string and a wellbore wall, a first flow device configured to circulate a first fluid from an annulus to a bore of the drill string, and a second flow device positioned downhole of the first flow device, the second flow device configured to circulate a second fluid from the bore of the drill string to the annulus. |
| US09022144B2 |
Drill bit assembly having electrically isolated gap joint for measurement of reservoir properties
A drill bit assembly for measuring reservoir formation properties comprises a bit head and a pin body, and an electrically insulated gap joint between two conductive parts of the drill bit assembly. The bit head has a cutting end and an opposite connecting end with an engagement section. The pin body comprises a connecting end with an engagement section. The pin connecting end is connected to the bit head connecting end such that the engagement sections overlap. The electrically insulating gap joint can fill a gap between the bit head and pin body engagement sections such that the bit head and pin body are mechanically connected together at the connecting ends but electrically separated. Alternatively or additionally, the pin body can have two pieces which are separated by an electrically insulating gap joint. An electrical conductor is electrically connected at a first end to the bit head and is communicable at a second end with an alternating current signal to transmit an alternating current into the bit head, thereby inducing an electric current into a reservoir formation adjacent the bit head. Electronic equipment includes measurement circuitry configured to determine the alternating current at the bit head, the alternating current being inversely proportional to a bit resistivity of the formation. |
| US09022138B2 |
Impact device having an impact mechanism lubricating device
The invention relates to an impact device, having an internal combustion engine and an impact mechanism driven by the internal combustion engine. An engine lubricating device supplies lubricant to the internal combustion engine. An impact mechanism lubricating device lubricates the impact mechanism accordingly. For this purpose, the engine lubricating device and the impact mechanism device partially comprise the same components. |
| US09022132B2 |
Trim manifold assembly for a sprinkler system
A trim manifold assembly is utilized to facilitate control of the control valve in a fire protection system. The trim manifold assembly utilizes a manifold block with numerous passageways to provide desired flow communication between various components, such as automatic and manual valves, check valves, inlet and exit ports, and sensor ports, by way of non-limiting example. The trim manifold assembly can be cost-effectively manufactured and may require less assembly steps. The trim manifold assembly can facilitate the assembly of a fire protection system and the attachment of the trim manifold assembly to the control valve for operation thereof. |
| US09022121B1 |
Back-up ring for a liner top test tool
A back-up ring for use in a liner top test tool for testing casing integrity in a wellbore is disclosed. The back-up ring is comprised of first and second ring elements that are biased apart by a compression springs. The first ring element has a plurality of radially extending flanges that cover a plurality of channels in the second ring element when the back-up ring is compressed against a seal element on the liner top test tool to seal the wellbore casing. |
| US09022120B2 |
Dry polymer mixing process for forming gelled fluids
Apparatus, methods and systems for preparing a polymer concentrate for treating a formation with slick water systems viscous fluid or a gelled viscous fluid are disclosed. The method includes directing a powdered gel into a vortex mixing chamber, while directing a first portion of a base fluid into the vortex mixing chamber to form partially hydrated fluid concentrate. The partially hydrated fluid concentrate is then sucked or sweep into a main portion of base fluid for form the slick water systems viscous fluid or gelled viscous fluid. |
| US09022113B2 |
One trip casing or liner directional drilling with expansion and cementing
A tubular string is advanced with a bottom hole assembly as the hole is drilled and reamed in a desired direction with the aid of directional drilling equipment adjacent the bit. When the advanced tubular forms the desired lap to the existing tubular, the assembly can be configured to cement the tubular and expansion can then be accomplished to fill the annular space and enhance the cement bonding. The expansion equipment can create a bottom bell on the expanded tubular and expand the top end into a bell of the existing tubular so that a monobore is created as the process is repeated with each added string. Numerous variations are contemplated for each single trip including but not limited to the direction of expansion, whether cementing or expansion occurs first, reforming folded tubing in the hole as well as the nature of the expansion tool and pressure control when drilling. |
| US09022109B2 |
Leak detection in circulated fluid systems for heating subsurface formations
A method of treating a subsurface formation includes circulating at least one molten salt through at least one conduit of a conduit-in-conduit heater located in the formation to heat hydrocarbons in the formation to at least a mobilization temperature of the hydrocarbons. At least some of the hydrocarbons are produced from the formation. An electrical resistance of at least one of the conduits of the conduit-in-conduit heater is assessed to assess a presence of a leak in at least one of the conduits. |
| US09022108B2 |
Device for intervention in a well comprising a pyrotechnic system, installation and method associated therewith
A device including a lower assembly (30) and a cable (32) for deploying the lower assembly (30) in the well (12). The lower assembly (30) includes a pyrotechnic system (72), and a firing assembly further including a module (86) for controlling a power battery (88) and a power module (150). The control module (86) includes arming means (112; 158) of the power module (150) capable of connecting the power battery (88) to the power module (150) upon receiving an electrical arming signal transmitted through the cable (32). It includes means (114; 160) for triggering the pyrotechnic system (72) capable of connecting the power module (150) to the pyrotechnic system (72), upon receiving a distinct electrical triggering signal posterior to the arming signal. |
| US09022107B2 |
Dissolvable tool
A dissolvable tool includes, a body with a surface having at least one perforation therethrough, the at least one perforation being dimensioned to control a rate of intrusion of an environment reactive with at least a portion of the dissolvable tool located below the surface. |
| US09022106B1 |
Downhole diverter gas separator
An oil and gas well downhole gas separator defines an outer annulus between the well casing and a separator tube having a lower end fluid inlet, and an inner annulus with a fluid conduit disposed inside. An inlet fitting and an outlet manifold route the fluids, liquids, and gases through a gravity separation sequence. A liquid outlet at the upper end is coupled to a downhole pump. A draw tube is coupled to the inlet fitting at the lower end. The draw tube also supports a casing flow diverter that slideably engages the well-bore casing so as to resist the movement of well fluids thereby while allowing the separator to move along a longitudinal axis of the well-bore casing, facilitating insertion into and removal from the well casing, and allowing for well tubing stretch during operation. |
| US09022105B2 |
Expandable filtering system for single packer systems
An arrangement having a body with at least one drain provided in the body is disclosed. The drain is configured to receive fluid when the body is expanded from a first unexpanded condition to a second expanded condition. At least one flowline is connectable to the drain. A screen is positioned over the drain and is configurable to expand from the first unexpanded condition to the second expanded condition. |
| US09022104B2 |
Blowout preventer blade assembly and method of using same
Techniques for shearing a tubular of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with a blowout preventer are provided. The blowout preventer has a housing with a hole therethrough for receiving the tubular. The techniques relate to a blade assembly including a ram block movable between a non-engagement position and an engagement position about the tubular, a blade carried by the ram block for cuttingly engaging the tubular, and a retractable guide carried by the ram block and slidably movable therealong. The restractable guide has a guide surface for urging the tubular into a desired location in the blowout preventer as the ram block moves to the engagement position. |
| US09022103B2 |
Capture device for a bore hole of a fluid source
A capture device for a bore hole of a fluid source, has a base plate (6) that can be anchored at the floor, over the bore hole, and has a bore hole opening (8) through which fluid can be streamed out of the bore hole. An ascending pipe (2) is arranged over the bore hole opening (8). Guide baffles (9) are arranged around the bore hole opening (8), and have blades (10) fixed to the top of the base plate (6) so that the guide baffles (6) can be pivoted and displaced. The blades (10) encompass the longitudinal end (3) of the ascending pipe (2) that faces the bore hole opening (8) like a flower and overlap one another, whereby fluid flowing from the bore hole opening (8) can be captured via the blades (10) and discharged to the ascending pipe (2). |
| US09022100B2 |
Adjustable tank for bar-plate heat exchanger
A heat exchanger includes a core and a pair of end tanks attached to the end of the core. Each end tank extends over an outermost peripheral end of the core such that the core extends into a chamber defined by the end tank. The end tank is welded to the core at the outer surface of the core and a lower end surface of the tank. |
| US09022092B2 |
Two-stage interlocked sliding door for machining tank of electric discharge machine
A door for attachment on the front of a machining tank of an electric discharge machine includes a door frame and first and second lifting doors that move up and down with respect to the door frame. When the first lifting door is lifted, pulleys attached on the first lifting door also move up, causing a belt wound around the pulleys and fixed to the door frame via a first belt-attaching member to rotate. As a result, the second lifting door, fixed to the belt via a second belt-attaching member, moves up with respect to the first lifting door. |
| US09022087B2 |
Rubber composition for tire treads
A rubber composition for tire treads is obtained by blending, per 100 parts by mass of a diene rubber, 5 to 150 parts by mass of silica and 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of a silicone oligomer represented by the following siloxane average formula (1): (X)a(Y)b(R1)c(R2)dSiO(4-a-b-c-d)/2 (wherein X is a mercapto group-containing organic group; Y is a hydrolyzable group, R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, 0 |
| US09022085B2 |
Tire for driving on ice
A tire (10) for driving on ice, comprising: a tread (20) having a rolling surface configured to come into contact with the ground when the tire is rolling along, and two lateral faces (27), this tread comprising at least one groove (25, 26) in the rolling surface; at least one stud (30) having a longitudinal axis (33), a part (31) of the stud projecting from the rolling surface, the intersection between the stud and the plane tangential to the portion of the rolling surface around the stud forming a contour C, that part of the stud that projects from the rolling surface having a minimum cross section Sm, Sm corresponding to the smallest cross section of the said part in any plane containing the radial direction that passes through the point of intersection between the longitudinal axis of the stud and the plane tangential to the portion of the rolling surface around the stud; at least one conduit (200-205) that forms, on the rolling surface of the tire, at least two opposing edges (211, 221; 212, 222; 213, 223), the minimum distance D between the conduit and the contour C being less than or equal to 1 cm, the conduit opening into the groove and/or onto a lateral face of the tread; wherein, for each stud, the sum of the mean cross sections Sn of the conduits, each mean cross section Sn being measured at right angles to one of the opposing edges formed by the conduit, is greater than or equal to half the minimum cross section Sm of that part of the stud that projects from the tread. |
| US09022084B2 |
Passenger tire having low rolling resistance with improved wet traction and treadwear
A tire having a tread includes an outer tread layer and an inner tread layer. The inner tread layer includes one of a first elastomeric compound and a second elastomeric compound. The outer tread layer includes the other of the first and second elastomeric compounds. The second elastomeric compound has a lower rolling resistance and greater resistance to treadwear than the first elastomeric compound. The inner tread layer increases in thickness across at least a widthwise portion of the outer tread layer with a maximum thickness of one of the inner tread layer and the outer tread layer occurring near at least one of a first shoulder and a second shoulder of the tread. As the tread wears, the inner tread layer defines a greater proportion of a running surface of the tread. |
| US09022083B2 |
Variable surface area tire tread and tire
Particular embodiments of the present invention include a multi-stage tire tread having a plurality of wear layers, each said layer being located at a different depth of the tire tread, the tread including one or more tread elements including a contact surface and having a first wear layer and a second wear layer, wherein the second wear layer is located below the first wear layer. The tire tread also includes a longitudinal groove extending in a longitudinal direction within the second wear layer of the tread element, wherein said longitudinal groove becomes exposed after a depth of the first wear layer has been worn. The tire tread further includes one or more lateral grooves extending from the longitudinal groove in a lateral direction within the second wear layer of the tread element. The invention also provides a mold element for forming portions of the multi-stage tread. |
| US09022082B1 |
Cover for the spout of a fuel dispenser and method of use
A cover for covering a spout of a fuel dispenser when the fuel dispenser is not in use includes a sheath having an elongated cavity which is shaped and dimensioned to longitudinally receive the spout of the fuel dispenser. The sheath is fabricated from a fuel absorbent material. After the fuel dispenser is used, the sheath is installed over the spout of the fuel container, absorbs any residual fuel, and prevents contaminants from collecting on the spout. In an embodiment, the sheath has a hole which receives the hanger of a fuel nozzle and holds the sheath in place on the spout. |
| US09022081B2 |
Apparatus and method for preparing ingredients for a baby bottle
An apparatus for preparing infant formula to be supplied to a bottle, and methods and circuits for operating the same, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having a shape for integrating together components of the apparatus. A fluid reservoir for holding fluid and configured to be coupling to the housing is provided. Further provided is a formula disc disposed at a first location of the housing. The first location defined above a dispense location of the bottle, and the formula disc having a top end and a dispense end, the formula disc further includes a plurality of slots for holding the infant formula in a powder state. The apparatus has an end plate that is coupled to the dispense end of the formula disc, and the end plate has a dispense hole, such that the end plate is rotatable relative to the formula disc. |
| US09022080B2 |
Communication device activated by fuel door
A communication device or auxiliary ECU is activated when a fuel door of a fuel cell vehicle is open. Upon closing the fuel door, the communication device/ECU is shut off. The communication device/auxiliary ECU is operational regardless of whether the keys in the vehicle or not. This assures that communication of information can occur when a refueling station is most likely to request the information, i.e. when the fuel door is open. A temperature measurement device may monitor a vehicle tank temperature, communicate the tank temperature data to a filling station, and confirm that the tank temperature data is associated with the tank being filled. |
| US09022078B2 |
Flexible duct and means of production
A helically formed flexible duct primarily directed to applications in ducted heating, ventilating and air conditioning, of three dimensions including a predetermined length, an inner diameter reinforced with a helically laminated wire member between self laminating substrate, an outwardly radial compartment formation constructed with strip portions of substrate material which form gaps to accommodate outwardly expanding radial dimensions and containing an insulating member, and an outer covering member delivered to a larger radial circumference at an applied circumferential speed exceeding the circumferential speed of the inner diameter substrate tube formation rate. |
| US09022077B2 |
Composite tube for fluid delivery system
The composite tube comprises a tubular arrangement of knitted fiber characterized by a plurality of interlocking loops. Selected knitted patterns provide desired density or spacing between fibers. Selected fibers may include materials such as Kevlar®, carbon fiber, and combinations thereof. The tubular knitted pattern allows for variable electrical, mechanical and geometrical options. A matrix material is applied over the knitted fiber pattern and is allowed to cure. The matrix material may include a combination of resin and epoxy constituents. The matrix material may be applied by a vacuum bag molding process. Electrical and mechanical properties can also be controlled by selecting desired resin and epoxy constituents. The flexible knitted reinforcing layer allows use of an inflatable bladder to hold the reinforcing layer in the desired shape, thereby facilitating tube constructions of varying shapes and diameters. Continuous application of the matrix material avoids overlapping seams that are prone to delamination. |
| US09022071B2 |
Multi-stage fluid flow control device
A control valve which includes a uniquely configured seat ring outfitted with flow passages adapted to operatively interact with a valve plug in a manner providing prescribed pressure reduction characteristics in a fluid flowing through the flow passages. The seat ring of the control valve of the present invention is preferably fabricated through the use of a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) process. The use of the DMLS process to facilitate the fabrication of the seat ring in the control valve allows for the creation of more intricate and complex flow passages therein. Such increased intricacy/complexity provides better flow range/rangeability within the control valve. |
| US09022068B2 |
Compressor arrangement with bypass means for preventing freezing of the cooling unit
Compressor arrangement for generating compressed air using a motor-operator compressor unit, downstream of which at least one cooler unit is connected for cooling the generated compressed air, which enters the cooler unit via at least one inlet, flows there through a cooling structure, from a plurality of cooling passages connected in parallel and leaves the cooler unit via at least one outlet, wherein a permanently open bypass pipe is provided between the region of the inlet and the region of the outlet, the inner cross section of which bypass pipe is matched to the delivery capacity of the compressor unit and to the pressure difference between inlet and outlet such that the bypass pipe, at normal ambient temperatures, causes a higher flow resistance than the cooling structure, whereas, as freezing of the cooling structure progresses, the compressed air flows increasingly via the bypass pipe. |
| US09022053B2 |
Mount for inlet check valve
A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube. |
| US09022052B2 |
Standpipe emergency bypass method and kit for firefighters
Disclosed are methods and premade and/or prepositioned kits for bypassing damaged or blocked standpipes during fire or other emergencies to quickly restore water supply near the location of the fire. More specifically, an illustrative embodiment includes a method for bypassing a damaged standpipe during a fire emergency, comprising: identifying (a) the approximate location of said damage, (b) a first valve on said standpipe below said location, and (c) a second valve on said standpipe above said location; shutting the water supply to said standpipe; cutting a first section out of the standpipe immediately above said first valve, thereby leaving a first open section of standpipe above said first valve; cutting a second section out of the standpipe immediately below said second valve, thereby leaving a second open section of standpipe below said second valve; capping said first and second open sections; connecting flexible tubing from said first valve to said second valve; and restarting the water supply to said standpipe. |
| US09022049B1 |
Umbrella top notch and runner
An improved umbrella top notch and runner are provided for an umbrella including a shaft, plural ribs, and plural stretchers, in addition to the top notch and the runner. The top notch, structurally the same as the runner, includes a main body and plural building blocks. Each building block has a threaded hole through which a screw rod can pass to fasten the building block to the periphery of the main body. Each building block has a projecting pin on one lateral side and a recess on the opposite lateral side. When the building blocks are fastened to the periphery of the main body, the front end of the projecting pin on one lateral side of each building block is fittingly received in the recess of the adjacent building block. Each building block can be detached from the main body to facilitate replacement of the ribs and stretchers. |
| US09022048B2 |
Device for cleaning photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels
Device for cleaning solar modules, of both the photovoltaic and solar thermal type, by projection of a cleaning liquid onto the surface of said modules in the form of spray, is described. The device is of the towed type, for mounting on a tractor vehicle or similar, and is implemented based on an articulated unit which comprises a coupled parallelogram structure, having the possibility of pivoting around a support structure solidarily joined to the carrier vehicle, joined by the opposite end to a telescopic arm which articulately includes a projection bar on its distal end, with variable positioning, integrating a multiplicity of nozzles for projecting cleaning liquid. The projection bar includes mechanical sensors for positioning thereof on the surface. The different movements are carried out in a controlled manner by actuation of hydraulic cylinders and the articulated joint between the projection bar and the telescopic bar includes a means for adjusting the maximum inclination angle of the projection bar. |
| US09022047B2 |
Rotisserie skewer, basket and parts cleaning assembly
A rotisserie skewer, basket and parts cleaning assembly is provided. The assembly is located within a wash tank that includes a jet nozzle to expel a stream of fluid into said wash tank. The assembly is rotatably mounted within the wash tank and is capable of holding parts for cleaning. |
| US09022043B1 |
Hair holder system
A hair holder system featuring an outer component having a slot disposed therein and an insertion component that can slideably insert snugly into the slot of the outer component. When the insertion component is within the slot, the slot surface and the outer surface of the insertion component can clamp and hold hair therein between, thereby creating a bun or puff effect for hair inserted therethrough. The bun or puff effect is shaped according to the shape of the insertion component. |
| US09022042B1 |
Mascara with lipstick, concealer, ad-hoc user mixable blush, and glitter component
The present invention relates generally to a system for easily carrying mascara and multiple other cosmetic products to be applied to the face and in particular to a unitary stick system for easily carrying a mascara and three other cosmetic products for application to the face wherein the user may mix more than one of these other cosmetic products during application to create an aesthetically different cosmetic product. |
| US09022038B2 |
Air suction device for a smoking apparatus
The various embodiments herein provide an air suction device for a smoking apparatus. The air suction device comprises a cylindrical housing, an impeller, an impeller cover, a motor assembled inside the housing to drive the impeller, a plurality of batteries provided in the housing, a battery cover to enclose the plurality of batteries and a switch provided externally to the cylindrical housing. When the switch is in ON condition, the plurality of batteries supply an electrical power to the motor and the motor converts the electrical power into a mechanical power which in turn causes propulsion of the impeller thereby sucking out the air from a water bowl of the smoking apparatus. The propulsive motion of the impeller sucks out the air from the water bowl until the air inside the water bowl is replaced by condensed smoke. |
| US09022037B2 |
Laser ablation method and apparatus having a feedback loop and control unit
A laser ablation method and apparatus uses a laser device to generate a pulsed laser using a laser device and to project the pulsed laser onto an ablation target to be ablated. A probe is then used to measure an indicative property of the ablation target or of the pulsed laser projected on the ablation target. A control loop is used to optimize ablation effect by generating a feedback signal according to the measured indicative property, sending the feedback signal to a control unit, and adjusting an output parameter of the pulsed laser according to the feedback signal. The measured indicative property may be a size of the laser beam spot or a material composition. The ablation, the feedback and the adjustment may be performed dynamically. |
| US09022036B2 |
Patient ventilating and aspirating system
A patient ventilating (23) and aspirating system (8) is disclosed that has a suction tube (9) and connector (6) for connecting to a catheter mount that has a scaled passageway (15). The catheter mount passageway (15) is sealed with an elastomeric seal (16) including a perforation or slit (17). A connector (12) with a piercing member is associated with the suction tube (9). When the connector is attached to the catheter mount the piercing member (20) pierces the seal (16) such that the suction tube (9) can pass through the connector (6) and catheter mount. |
| US09022030B2 |
Methods, systems and devices for monitoring respiratory disorders
Methods, systems and devices are provided for monitoring respiratory disorders based on monitored factors of a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal that is representative of peripheral blood volume. The monitored factors can be respiratory effort as well as respiratory rate and/or blood oxygen saturation level. The systems and devices may or may not be implanted in a patient. |
| US09022028B2 |
Oxygen supply device
An oxygen supply device, preferably a pilot oxygen supply device, has an oxygen source and at least one oxygen mask. A breathing regulator is arranged between the oxygen source and the oxygen mask. An oxygen sensor is arranged downstream of this breathing regulator. |
| US09022027B2 |
Nebulizer with intra-oral vibrating mesh
A nebulizer includes a main body that has a nebulizer outlet and an air channel in communication with the nebulizer outlet. The main body supports a medicine reservoir and a mesh that engages the medicine reservoir and air channel and vibrates to atomize medicine from the medicine reservoir into the air channel for discharge through the nebulizer outlet. The nebulizer outlet and mesh are configured to be received within the oral cavity of the patient when the nebulizer is in use. |
| US09022026B2 |
Atomizer and electronic cigarette using the same
An electronic cigarette includes a container for storing a tobacco flavored liquid, a container for storing a tobacco flavored liquid, an atomizer connected to the container to atomize the tobacco flavored liquid by an electric heating, a battery tube to power the atomizer, and an actuating film movably positioned in the battery tube to control the atomizer. |
| US09022025B2 |
Integrated diving snorkel and regulator and methods of use
A combination apparatus integrates the operation of a snorkel with a diving regulator having a breathing chamber and a diaphragm/purge valve chamber. A compressed air tank is in fluid communication with the diving regulator and a normally closed regulator valve is disposed between the compressed air tank and the diving regulator. A regulator valve spring maintains the regulator valve in the normally closed position. In a first embodiment, the regulator valve spring exerts about eight pounds per square inch on the normally closed regulator valve. Air enters into the breathing chamber from the compressed air tank through the diaphragm/purge valve chamber when the submerged diver inhales. The apparatus enables surface snorkeling and underwater diving and the diver need not switch from a snorkel mouthpiece to a diving regulator mouthpiece. Further embodiments re-locate the snorkel tube exhaust valve and add a two-position valve to the snorkel main tube. |
| US09022023B2 |
Breath actuated nebulizer having a pressurized gas diverter with a diverter orifice
A nebulizer is provided that includes an internal medication chamber and a pressurized gas diverter. The internal medication chamber is configured for holding a medication. The pressurized gas diverter includes a diverter orifice. |
| US09022020B2 |
Linear Fresnel solar arrays and drives therefor
Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Drives and drive systems are described herein that may provide improved rotational positioning, movement, and/or rotational positional sensing. For example, drives and drive systems are provided which allow operation through a variable frequency drive. The components and methods described herein may be used together in any combination in a solar collector system, or they may be used separately in different solar collector systems. |
| US09022008B2 |
Evaporative emissions system with canister having improved venting structure, and vehicle including same
A vehicle includes a fuel tank, a canister for temporarily storing vaporized fuel from the fuel tank, a charge pipe that connects the fuel tank and the canister and that introduces vaporized fuel from the fuel tank to the canister, a purge pipe that connects the canister with an intake system of an internal combustion engine, and a vent pipe that connects the canister with ambient air outside of the canister. An opening of the vent pipe is arranged to open upwardly with respect to the vehicle body in a recessed portion that is formed in a hollow shape and opens downwardly in the vehicle body. A space is formed to partially open in an interval to a recessed portion sidewall of the recessed portion, and a locking member is also provided to cover the opening of the recessed portion from below. |
| US09022003B2 |
Piston for robust auto-ignition
A piston for an internal combustion engine is located within a cylinder of the engine. The piston includes a dish-shaped depression in a surface of the piston exposed to a combustion chamber of the cylinder providing a recess from a nominal top of the piston. The depression includes a depression boundary located at the nominal top of the piston and proximate to an outer diameter of the piston, an apex, and inclined walls connecting the apex to the depression boundary. |
| US09022002B2 |
Method of cold starting an internal combustion engine in hybrid applications
A method to start operation of an internal combustion engine of a hybrid powertrain includes initiating rotation of a crankshaft of the engine with at least one electric machine in accordance with a first ramping profile until a first predetermined speed is achieved in response to an engine start event during a cold start condition. Engine speed is monitored and the engine is fired while controlling the engine speed to maintain the first predetermined speed with the at least one electric machine. The first ramping profile is adjusted at a rate corresponding to an estimated rate at which the engine speed is increasing during the engine firing. When at least one predetermined combustion quality parameter is achieved, the engine speed is controlled in accordance with a second ramping profile until a second predetermined speed is achieved based on controlling combustion parameters of the engine. |
| US09022001B2 |
Starter control systems and methods for engine rockback
A system for a vehicle, includes a rockback detection module and a starter disabling module. The rockback detection module receives a crankshaft position signal from a bi-directional crankshaft sensor and selectively indicates that a crankshaft of an engine is rotating in a first direction based on the crankshaft position signal. The engine rotates in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction when the engine is running. The starter disabling module disables current to a starter motor when the crankshaft is rotating in the first direction. |
| US09021997B2 |
Cam shaft phase setter comprising a control valve for hydraulically adjusting the phase position of a cam shaft
A cam shaft phase setter including a control valve for controlling the feeding and draining of a hydraulic fluid into and out of a pressure chamber which serves to adjust the rotational angular position of a cam shaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The control valve includes a valve housing with an operating port to the pressure chamber and a reservoir port to a reservoir for the fluid. A valve piston is axially adjustable back and forth in the valve housing between a first position and a second position and includes an axial hollow space, a piston inlet for introducing the fluid into the hollow space, and a piston outlet which leads out of the hollow space and is connected to the operating port in the first position of the valve piston and separated from the operating port in the second position of the valve piston. An actuating unit is coupled to the valve piston for axially adjusting the valve piston. A coupling member protrudes through an axially facing closure wall which closes off the valve housing and couples the actuating unit to the valve piston. The valve piston includes a radial widening which is surrounded by a complementarily widened housing portion of the valve housing and to which the fluid can be applied in an axial direction pointing away from the axially facing closure wall in order to generate an axial pressure force. The widening is dimensioned such that the fluid acts on the valve piston with a pressure force of at least substantially equal size in both axial directions, despite the coupling member. |
| US09021992B1 |
Dog tooth brushing system
A windowed muzzle has left and right side sections, a lower section, an upper section and a rear section. A left window is in the left side section and a similarly configured right window is in the right side section. A left flap is configured and sized to cover the left window and a similarly configured right flap is configured and sided to cover the right window. A securement assembly selectively retains each flap in a raised orientation above the window or in a lowered orientation covering the window. A brushing assembly has a flexible strap coupled to the lower section. The brushing assembly includes a toothbrush removably coupled to the flexible strap. |
| US09021991B2 |
Windowed muzzle system
A windowed muzzle has left and right side sections, a lower section, an upper section and a rear section. A left window is in the left side section and a similarly configured right window is in the right side section. A left flap is configured and sized to cover the left window and a similarly configured right flap is configured and sided to cover the right window. A securement assembly selectively retains each flap in a raised orientation above the window or in a lowered orientation covering the window. |
| US09021989B2 |
Ultrasonic stimulating pet toy
The present invention relates generally to an ultrasonic stimulating pet toy and, more specifically, to a mouse-like pet toy comprising a sound chip assembly that emits ultrasonic vocalizations that replicate those studied in mice. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. |
| US09021988B2 |
Aquarium with a self-contained cleaning apparatus
The present invention relates to an aquarium cleaning apparatus, systems and methods for removing debris from the aquarium, and in particular, a self-contained cleaning apparatus that utilizes a siphon effect created by pouring water in an aquarium tank and/or pulling water out of an aquarium tank, such as via a vacuum. In a preferred embodiment, the siphon operation occurs because of the difference between the water level of the aquarium tank and the vertical height of a spout attached to the top of a vertical tube. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to immerse their hands in the aquarium water to operate the cleaning device. |
| US09021986B2 |
Animal watering system with improved electrical isolation
A system and method for monitoring and mitigating leakage currents is disclosed. The data acquisition system records data from multiple monitoring locations over extended periods of time to identify stray voltage and/or leakage currents present at the monitoring location. The data is processed to identify trends in the stray voltage and/or leakage currents and to suggest methods for mitigating the same. |
| US09021978B2 |
Indicator displaying device
A combination meter has an indicator for radiating light having entered from an entrance portion thereof and a display panel having a displaying portion illuminated by light passing through such portion. A cylindrical body is inserted into a panel-side opening of the display panel. The cylindrical body has a body-side supporting portion so as to hold the display panel between the body-side supporting portion and a housing-side supporting portion. An outer peripheral reflecting portion formed in the cylindrical body reflects light toward a housing-side reflecting portion of a housing. Light emitted from a light source not only illuminates the indicator but also is reflected by the respective reflecting portions to illuminate the displaying portion. |
| US09021972B1 |
Underdeck mid-cabin entry system for mono hull boat
An under deck mid cabin entry system for a mono hull boat including an entry console and exposed top and front surfaces. Front and top openings extend to the top edge of the front surface and collectively define a generally L shaped entryway. The entry console is disposed to the side of a center console and provides access to steps extending beneath the main deck. A top step is within the entry console proximate to the front surface and the steps curve towards a central beam of the boat and descend into the mid cabin such that a bottom step proximate to a floor of the mid cabin directs a user into a central area of the mid cabin and terminates to avoid obstructing movement in the central area. |
| US09021971B2 |
Floating vessel for servicing air diffusers
A catamaran type vessel for use in a wastewater facility for servicing submerged air diffusers is disclosed. The vessel has spaced apart pontoon having an A-frame spanning between the upper decks of the pontoon and connecting the pontoons. A hook connected to a winch is secured to a cross header above the space between the pontoons. The hook is lowered into water and lifts an air header, to which the air diffusers are connected. An air diffuser is then pulled on the pontoons and serviced. The vessel is then propelled to a position to service other air diffusers in the pontoon. |
| US09021967B2 |
Fluid delivery system for an agricultural implement
An agricultural implement is provided that includes a first tool bar and a second tool bar each supporting respective ground engaging tools and fluid dispersal components. The second tool bar is pivotally coupled to the first tool bar. The agricultural implement further includes fluid conduits coupled to respective tool bars for conveying fluid to the respective fluid dispersal components. Additionally, each of the conduits has a flexible end adjacent to the other tool bar. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a fluid joint coupled between the first and second flexible ends and configured to provide a sealed connection between the first and second flexible ends during relative pivotal movement of the first and second tool bars in operation but to allow for uncoupling of the first and second flexible ends for servicing of the implement. |
| US09021965B1 |
Laser defense gun ports
Gun ports fitted to a wall of a building or vehicle each comprise an expandable aperture that accommodates penetration from within by a gun barrel having irregularly shaped attachments. The gun ports can provide protection against laser pointers used in training exercises, where lasers are used outside the gun ports by attackers against those protected behind the gun ports. Each implementation of a gun port can accommodate guns of different sizes and shapes. The gun ports can be configured as exchangeable cartridges or subassemblies that can readily replace regular non-expandable apertures otherwise used for defense against real ballistic weapons and explosives. Each expandable aperture expands and contracts as necessary to fit sizes and shapes of a gun barrel portion inserted through it. Of special importance is accommodation of a laser sensor module attached near the firing end of a gun. A window for sighting the gun is provided. |
| US09021963B1 |
Portable document transport and desk device
A portable document transport and desk device includes a first generally rectangular member having a second generally rectangular member pivotally secured along a bottom end, and an extension member that is pivotally connected along a top end. A pocket is located along the inside facing surface of the first member, and a clip is located along an outside facing surface of the second member. The device transitioning between a briefcase when the first and second members are in the closed position, and a portable desk which can be hung from a steering wheel when the device is in an open position. |
| US09021961B1 |
Enhanced stability extended range (guidance adaptable) 40 mm projectile
A cartridge launched in an M203/M320 gun launcher device, which cartridge has fins of 1-5 inches in length to insure flight stability without spinning the cartridge. The non spin makes the cartridge capable of having a guidance navigation and control, canard actuating system added between the body and nose. The guidance navigation and control, canard actuating system features now make the cartridge suitable for successfully attacking stationary and moving targets not heretofore possible. |
| US09021948B2 |
Environmental control subsystem for a variable data lithographic apparatus
Methods and structures are disclosed to minimize the presence of vapor clouding in the path between an energy (e.g., radiation) source and the dampening fluid layer in a variable data lithography system. Also disclosed are conditions for optimizing vaporization of regions of the dampening fluid layer for a given laser source power. Conditions are also disclosed for minimizing re-condensation of vaporized dampening fluid onto the patterned dampening fluid layer. Accordingly, a reduction in the power required for, and an increase in the reproducibility of, patterning of a dampening fluid layer over a reimageable surface in a variable data lithography system are disclosed. |
| US09021946B2 |
Press machine and method of controlling the same
Provided is a press machine for driving a slide by a motor, including a control device for controlling driving of the motor, in which the press machine has a press capacity which can be variably controlled by using field control for the motor. |
| US09021940B2 |
Vacuum frying device and method for using the same
A method of converting a conventional atmospheric frying device to a vacuum frying device is provided. The method includes positioning a hood on top of a conventional frying device to provide an enclosure for drawing a vacuum within the modified devices. In addition, the method can include strengthening the existing vat so that it is capable of withstanding the forces associated with vacuum frying. |
| US09021932B2 |
Aircraft store ejector system
An aircraft store ejector systems and subsystems thereof. Embodiments can include a two-reservoir re-pressurization system wherein a remote reservoir is used to maintain desired pressure in a local ejector reservoir. The system can include a release valve having a vent valve and valve piston. The release valve can control release of pressurized gas to a pitch control valve. The pitch control valve can be configured to distribute the pressurized gas between two or more ejector piston assemblies. One or more of the ejector piston assemblies can include multiple concentric piston stages and piston chambers, the piston chambers configured to contain a volume of gas. The ejector piston assemblies can be configured to compress the volume of gas within the piston chambers as the piston stages are extended out from the aircraft. Such compression can provide a return force to the piston stages. |
| US09021931B1 |
Method and apparatus for the delaboration of ammunition
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the delaboration of ammunition, in particular shells having a housing with a tubular housing portion made of steel and open at one end, a cone made of ductile metal and fitted into the tubular housing portion, the cone having a base with a tubular rim, and an explosive charge contained between the housing and the cone. The method comprises a) inserting an extraction tool through the open end into the tubular housing portion for extracting the cone, b) axially compressing the tubular rim of the cone between the extraction tool and the explosive charge, c) deforming a portion of the tubular rim into a form fit with the extraction tool, d) withdrawing the extraction tool from the housing portion, and e) at least partially withdrawing the cone from the housing portion together with the extraction tool. |
| US09021928B2 |
Lathe accessory for band saw
A lathe accessory for a band saw including a foundation assembly adapted to attach to a table for the band saw. A translating layer assembly engages the foundation assembly and is permitted to move thereon. A carriage assembly is disposed on the translating layer, the carriage assembly further comprising a frame subassembly and a bulkhead subassembly, the frame subassembly further comprising an endwall adapted to support a left end of a workplace, and a front frame rail and back frame rail both connected to a frame leg to thereby slidably connect the frame subassembly to the translating layer. The bulkhead subassembly forms the other side of the carriage to secure the other end of the workpiece. Internal components within the bulkhead motorize the bulkhead, such that the workpiece can be turned and manipulated in two dimensions as the bandsaw blade cuts the rotating workpiece. |
| US09021926B2 |
Multiple tool device for preparing tubular elements to be welded by electrofusion
A multiple tool device, particularly adapted to prepare tubular elements to be welded by electrofusion, comprising a cup member which is associable with the end portion of a tubular element and is provided with motion transmission means adapted to turn the multiple tool device. The particularity of the present invention resides in that it comprises scraper means adapted to remove the outer surface layer of the end portion and facing means which have a working motion that is opposite with respect to the preceding means and are adapted to face the edge of the end portion so as to make it perpendicular to the axis of the tubular element. |
| US09021918B2 |
Bicycle pedal
A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a cleat engagement member and an actuation member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle. The cleat engagement member is movably mounted relative to the pedal body between a release position and an engagement position. The cleat engagement member is biased towards the release position. The actuation member is mechanically connected to the cleat engagement member. The actuation member is movably mounted relative to the pedal body from a first position to a second position such that the actuation member moves the cleat engagement member from the release position to the engagement position. |
| US09021917B2 |
Motion transmitting remote control assembly having a terminal body with a transverse opening
The subject invention provides for a motion transmitting remote control assembly for transmitting motion in a curved path, including a terminal body defining a longitudinal axis and a cavity. The terminal body further defines a first opening extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. A locking member is disposed within the cavity and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member has a trigger portion retaining the locking member in the unlocked position and a securing portion. A biasing member is disposed within the cavity and abuts the locking member. The terminal body further defines a second opening extending transverse to both the longitudinal axis and the first opening into the cavity. The second opening provides access to the trigger portion to release the locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position and the securing portion at least partially closes the second opening. |
| US09021910B2 |
Ball-screw assembly isolator having compressible members
A ball-screw assembly isolator is provided, and includes a housing; a ball-screw, a bearing assembly, a retaining member, a first compressible member and a second compressible member. The bearing assembly is located between the housing and the ball-screw. The bearing assembly includes an outer race. The retaining member is secured by the housing. The first compressible member is positioned between the housing and the outer race. The second compressible member is positioned between the outer race and the retaining member. The retaining member is configured to be preloaded to exert an axial force upon the first compressible member and the second compressible member. |
| US09021908B2 |
Hydraulic system, driving system and electric vehicle
A hydraulic system of an electric vehicle may comprise: an oil container; a first and a second clutch driving circuits connected in parallel; an internal pump driven by a driving system of the electric vehicle; a first check valve connected in series at an outlet side of the internal pump; an external pump driven by an external pump motor; and a second check valve connected in series at an outlet side of the external pump. The first check valve and the internal pump connected in series and the second check valve and the external pump connected in series are connected in parallel between the oil container and the first and second clutch driving circuits. |
| US09021898B2 |
Microelectromechanical sensor for measuring a force, and corresponding method
A microelectromechanical sensor is configured to measure a force, a pressure, or the like. The sensor includes a substrate and a measuring element. The measuring element includes at least two electrically conductive regions, and at least one of the electrically conductive regions is at least partly connected to the substrate. The sensor also includes at least one changing region, and the changing region lies at least partly between the electrically conductive regions. The changing region is configured in a substantially electrically insulating manner in an unloaded state and in a substantially electrically conductive manner in a loaded state. |
| US09021895B2 |
Torque sensor assembly and method for producing same
An improved structure for a torque sensor assembly adapted for use in a vehicle steering system and method for producing the same. According to one embodiment, the torque sensor assembly includes a housing formed from a suitable material having a cavity; at least one flux concentrator and at least one hall effect IC disposed in the cavity of the housing; and a cover secured to the housing to close the cavity in the housing in a permanent and fluid-tight manner. |
| US09021892B2 |
Correcting for two-phase flow in a digital flowmeter
A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable conduit, and a driver connected to the conduit that is operable to impart motion to the conduit. A sensor is connected to the conduit and is operable to sense the motion of the conduit and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to detect a single-phase flow condition and process the sensor signal using a first process during the single-phase flow condition to generate a validated mass-flow measurement. The controller is also operable to detect a two-phase flow condition and process the sensor signal using a second process during the two-phase flow condition to generate the validated mass-flow measurement. |
| US09021889B2 |
Sample holder for receiving a sample
A sample holder for receiving a sample includes a sample receiving device for clamping the sample, which is assigned a holding means which has at least two prongs protruding from the sample receiving device for a gripping means. Also disclosed are a receiving device, a sample holder magazine, a sample feeding system, a clamping device and an examining device. |
| US09021887B2 |
Micromechanical semiconductor sensing device
Micromechanical semiconductor sensing device comprises a micromechanical sensing structure being configured to yield an electrical sensing signal, and a piezoresistive sensing device provided in the micromechanical sensing structure, said piezoresistive sensing device being arranged to sense a mechanical stress disturbing the electrical sensing signal and being configured to yield an electrical disturbance signal based on the sensed mechanical stress disturbing the electrical sensing signal. |
| US09021881B2 |
Probing system for measurement of micro-scale objects
An apparatus for measuring dimensions of a micro-scale object includes a movable stylus, a probe and at least one acoustic emissions sensor. The movable stylus is positionable to contact an object to be measured. The probe is rotatably coupled to the stylus and has a distal end that circumscribes a circle when rotated. The acoustic emissions sensor is operatively coupled to the probe. The sensor is operative to detect acoustic emissions generated from contact between the distal end of the probe and the object, thereby allowing dimensions of the object to be determined. |
| US09021878B2 |
Flow rate meter
The present invention is flow rate meters which are able to accurately measure the volumetric rate of flow of a liquid through a conduit without requiring foreknowledge of the physicochemical characteristics of the liquid, e.g., for the purpose of calibration of the thermal mass flow rate. One application of the flow meters of the invention is to incorporate them in a system for measuring the flow rate of urine excreted by a catheterized patient. The invention also provides methods for using the flow rate meters. |
| US09021877B2 |
Method and device for determining an air mass flow flowing through a ram air channel
A method and a device determines an air mass flow flowing through a ram air channel having disposed therein a feed device adapted in a first operating state of the ram air channel to feed air through the ram air channel and further adapted in a second operating state of the ram air channel to be set in rotation by an air mass flow flowing through the ram air channel. The method includes the step of detecting an actual operational characteristic of the feed device that is characteristic of the air mass flow flowing through the ram air channel in the second operating state of the ram air channel as well as the step of determining the air mass flow flowing through the ram air channel on the basis of the detected actual operational characteristic of the feed device. |
| US09021876B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining change in mass of fan impeller
A method for determining a change in a mass of a fan impeller. The method includes inducing a torque to the fan impeller and determining a change in the angular speed of the fan impeller, induced by the torque. A value for a first parameter representing a present mass of the fan impeller is determined on the basis of the change in the angular speed and the torque. The change in the mass is then determined on the basis of the first parameter and a second parameter representing the reference mass of the fan impeller. |
| US09021874B2 |
Apparatus and method for testing the adhesive strength of a coating on a substrate
A device for testing the adhesive strength of a coating on a substrate, containing a unit for generating mechanical stress in a predefinable surface area of the coating and an evaluation system, which contains a unit for image acquisition and a unit for evaluating the cracks that occur, wherein the device further contains a transport unit, by which the substrate can be moved at least from the unit for generating mechanical stress to the evaluation system, and a heating unit, by which the substrate can be heated to a predefinable temperature. |
| US09021869B2 |
Method for managing the operation of a fuel metering unit
The principal object of the invention is a method for managing the operation of a metering unit of a turbomachine fuel injection system, characterized in that a channel of the metering unit is selected according to the reliability of the injection system's flowmeter, determined by reliability conditions of the flowmeter providing information as to whether or not there is confidence in the flowmeter. |
| US09021862B2 |
NH3 storage setpoint temperature algorithm
A method for predicting an exhaust gas temperature. The method includes detecting a plurality of exhaust gas temperatures and applying a weight value to the detected plurality of exhaust gas temperatures to determine a plurality of weighted temperature values. The weight value applied to at least one detected exhaust gas temperature may be different than the weight value applied to at least one other detected exhaust gas temperature. The method also includes determining an estimated temperature corresponding to the plurality of weighted temperature values and the applied weight value. The estimated temperature may be used to determine a set-point for the storage or absorption of a reductant by a catalyst. Moreover, the estimated temperature may allow for an adjustment to the reductant being stored on the catalyst if the storage capacity of the catalyst may be changing based on a predicted change in exhaust gas temperature. |
| US09021861B2 |
Heatable flow-through measurement cell
A heatable flow-through measuring cell for a gas analyzer having an inner tube made of a corrosion-resistant material, such as stainless steel, and is terminated at each end with a respective end piece and a radiolucent window held therein. The measuring cell also includes an electrical heating apparatus for heating each end piece, an outer tube that coaxially surrounds the inner tube so as to form a narrow gap and is made of material with good thermal conductivity, such as aluminum, and includes thermal insulation that surrounds the outer tube. |
| US09021859B2 |
Heating system
A heating system can include certain pressure sensitive features. These features can be configured to change from a first position to a second position based on a pressure of a fuel flowing into the feature. These features can include, fuel selector valves, pressure regulators, burner nozzles, and oxygen depletion sensor nozzles, among other features. |
| US09021851B2 |
Method of manufacturing pulley cover in continuously variable transmission
An oil hole penetrating through a partition wall of a pulley cover of a continuously variable transmission is formed in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the pulley cover. The pulley cover, having first and second hydraulic oil chambers through which a movable pulley half of a pulley of the continuously variable transmission is biased toward a fixed pulley half thereof, is manufactured in the step of machining a metal sheet. The manufacturing step includes a first step of press-forming the annular partition wall of the pulley cover, a second step of opening the oil hole in the partition wall, the oil hole allowing communication between the first and second hydraulic oil chambers, and a third step of press-forming the peripheral wall of the second hydraulic oil chamber at an outer side, in a radial direction, of the partition wall. |
| US09021847B2 |
Luminous character enclosing machine
A luminous character enclosing machine has an upper supporting plate (2) and a lower supporting plate (3) which are installed on a machine frame (1). A plate inlet and a plate outlet are formed respectively on two ends of the upper and lower supporting plates. A feeding unit, a grooving unit, an arc-curving unit, and a plate-clamping unit arranged between the two supporting plates are provided in succession from the plate inlet to the plate outlet. A grooving driving device is installed on the machine frame, and drives the grooving device to move up and down. This kind of grooving mode is a cold processing mode, heat generation during working which makes color of the stainless steel plates change is avoided, and a phenomenon of knife broken due to high speed rotation of a saw blade and the hardness of the stainless steel is prevented. The machine is simple in structure and convenient to operate. |
| US09021843B2 |
Hybrid lock cylinder
An exemplary lock assembly includes a plurality of discs, one or more wafer housings housing one or more wafers, a spindle, a locking bar, and a lock assembly housing. Each wafer housing is provided with one or more wafers that are spring biased in a first direction. The discs, wafer housing, and wafers may include recesses. When no key is inserted, the lock assembly is locked by both the wafers and the locking bar. When a proper key is utilized, the locking bar is free to move into the recesses to release the spindle. |
| US09021840B2 |
Gun safe
A gun safe is configured to be mounted underneath a portion of an item of furniture and to be deployable from a storage position underneath the portion of the item of furniture into a readily-accessible position adjacent the item of furniture. The gun safe includes a lockable container sized to receive a weapon therein and an articulating mount configured to secure the lockable container underneath the portion of the item of furniture in the storage position. The articulating mount includes a fixed element configured to be fixed underneath the portion of the item of furniture and an articulating element attached between the fixed element and the lockable container, the articulating element being configured to facilitate movement of the lockable container from the storage position outward and upward to a deployed position adjacent the item of furniture. |
| US09021838B2 |
Systems and methods for glass manufacturing
Submerged combustion systems and methods of use to produce glass. One system includes a submerged combustion melter having a roof, a floor, a wall structure connecting the roof and floor, and an outlet, the melter producing an initial foamy molten glass. One or more non-submerged auxiliary burners are positioned in the roof and/or wall structure and configured to deliver combustion products to impact at least a portion of the bubbles with sufficient force and/or heat to burst at least some of the bubbles and form a reduced foam molten glass. |
| US09021837B2 |
Method of cleaving and separating a glass sheet and apparatus for cleaving and separating a glass sheet
A method of cleaving and separating a glass sheet includes a cleaving step of cleaving a glass sheet along preset cleaving lines by a laser cleaving method, and a separation step of separating adjacent pieces of the cleaved glass sheet from each other. The cleaving step is performed under a state in which the glass sheet is placed on support members provided respectively in segment regions, which are segmented by the preset cleaving lines. The separation step is performed by separating the support members from each other in adjacent segment regions. |
| US09021829B2 |
Outdoor unit for air conditioner
An outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, comprising: a case forming shape and having a suction port suctioning outside air and a discharge port discharging the suctioned air; a heat exchanger accommodated inside the case; a fan that is accommodated inside the case and forcibly circulate air; and a louver assembly revolvably mounted in the case so as to selectively open and close the discharge port. |
| US09021826B1 |
Water energy conversion system
A water energy conversion system includes a control unit, a first gas-water energy conversion device, a second gas-water energy conversion device, a water supply device, a storage tank and a heat source unit. Water for different purposes is supplied by the water supply device that collects and transmits various kinds of water resources. Operations of the storage tank as well as the first and second gas-water energy conversion devices are based on water as the basis and a carrier of energy conversion to provide effective energy conversion and recycling. By further employing the heat source unit, high-efficiency cooling, heat dissipation or heat absorption can be achieved with minimal power and water consumption. Thus, the water energy conversion system is applicable for energy conversion, energy regulation and supply for air of indoors and outdoors of a building to realize effects of water storage and supply, anti-flooding, and energy saving and storage. |
| US09021825B2 |
Apparatus for maintaining the temperature of a fluid
An apparatus for maintaining the temperature of a fluid in a container includes a body having a cavity and a seal assembly adapted to engage and temporarily seal the container; a second fluid located and sealed in the cavity and having a freezing point below 0° C.; and the body and the seal assembly have no apertures through which the fluid or the second fluid flows. |
| US09021823B2 |
Compressor assembly having electronics cooling system and method
A system, compressor, and method that cools an electronics module with a low-pressure refrigerant. The system, compressor, and method utilize a temperature sensor that detects a temperature of the low pressure refrigerant and communicates with the electronics module. Based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor, the electronics module controls a liquid dry out point of the refrigerant that is used to cool the electronics module. |
| US09021822B2 |
Air conditioner having a variable speed indoor side blower and flaps being control based on outside air temperature and indoor heat exchanger temperature
There is disclosed an air conditioner which can realize appropriate air conditioning control in a situation closer to a feeling temperature even in a case where a floor surface of a room to be conditioned is low. The air conditioner which blows air subjected to heat exchange between the air and a user side heat exchanger into a room to be conditioned by an indoor side blower comprises a user side controller which controls a revolution speed of the indoor side blower based on the present temperature in the room and a set temperature, and this controller raises the revolution speed of the indoor side blower in a case where an outside air temperature is not higher than a predetermined revolution speed rise temperature during a heating operation. |
| US09021821B2 |
Ventilation device for use in systems and methods for removing heat from enclosed spaces with high internal heat generation
A ventilation device is provided for use in conjunction with systems and methods provided for cooling data centers. A Make-Up Air Dehumidification/Humidification Unit for the introduction of ventilation air and control of humidity within the enclosed space is provided to support other system components. An objective of the systems and methods according to this disclosure is to provide the necessary rejection of heat while providing a capability to limitedly add ventilation air and control of the absolute moisture content of the air within a data center. |
| US09021819B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
A monitoring system for monitoring operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is disclosed. A plurality of sensors measure operating characteristics of the refrigerant-cycle system. The refrigerant-cycle system includes a condenser unit and an evaporator unit. The condenser unit includes a condenser and a compressor. The evaporator unit includes an evaporator and a fan. A processing system receives the measurements from the plurality of sensors and outputs data regarding operation of the refrigerant-cycle system to a remote monitoring system. |
| US09021805B2 |
Exhaust gas recirculation control
Methods and systems are disclosed for controlling an exhaust gas recirculation valve in an engine by determining errors in exhaust backpressure estimates and adapting EGR flow estimations based on these errors to meet target EGR dilutions in the engine. In one example approach, a method comprises adjusting valve position based on desired EGR flow and estimated EGR flow, where the estimated flow is based on estimated exhaust backpressure, and the estimated exhaust backpressure is updated based on errors between actual and desired intake oxygen concentration. |
| US09021804B2 |
Self-sustaining low pressure EGR and exhaust system
An exhaust system, comprising a LP-EGR system that couples an exhaust system to an intake system and an exhaust pipe within the exhaust system with a turn greater 90 degrees and less than 270 degrees between front and rear tires and upstream of a LP-EGR exhaust inlet; and a muffler positioned in the exhaust system downstream of the LP-EGR exhaust inlet and forward of the front tires. By shortening the LP-EGR path, back pressure to sustain EGR flow can be maintained without the use of a back pressure valve. |
| US09021803B2 |
Turbine for an exhaust gas turbocharger and exhaust gas turbocharger having such a turbine
In a turbine for an exhaust gas turbocharger having a turbine housing with a turbine rotor rotatable supported therein and including spiral channels for directing exhaust gas onto the turbine wheel, at least one annular blocking element is supported between the spiral channels and the turbine wheel so as to be rotatable in the peripheral direction of the turbine wheel and additionally movable in the axial direction of the turbine wheel for a controlling the exhaust gas flow to the turbine wheel between impulse turbine mode when extended into the space between the turbine wheel and the spiral chamber and an accumulation made when retracted, with the gas flow through the turbine wheel or by-passing the turbine wheel being adjustable by rotation of the blocking element. |
| US09021800B2 |
Heat exchanger and associated method employing a stirling engine
A heat exchanger and associated method are provided that may eliminate or reduce the need for an external mechanical or electrical power source to drive the fan by utilization, instead, of a Stirling engine. A heat exchanger includes a plurality of coils configured to carry a primary fluid. The heat exchanger also includes a fan including a plurality of fan blades configured to force a secondary fluid across the plurality of coils to facilitate heat transfer between the primary and secondary fluids. The heat exchanger also includes a Stirling engine operably connected to the fan and configured to cause rotation of the fan blades. A corresponding method is also provided. |
| US09021795B2 |
Heat transfer device and manufacturing method
The present invention relates to a heat transfer device, more preferably for an exhaust system of a combustion engine, preferentially of a motor vehicle, with at least one warm tube for conducting a fluid emitting heat, with at least one cold tube for conducting a fluid absorbing heat and with at least one thermoelectric generator for generating electric energy from a temperature difference, wherein a thermoelectric generator each is arranged between a warm tube and a cold tube.The efficiency of the heat transfer device is improved if the respective thermoelectric generator is in contact with the respective tube via a heat conducting material and if the respective heat conducting material is configured as shaped body. |
| US09021792B2 |
Exhaust gas purification device
A selective catalytic reduction catalyst capable of reducing the NOx in exhaust gas to N2 is arranged in an exhaust pipe of an engine. Fluid feed has a fluid injecting nozzle facing the exhaust pipe on the exhaust gas upstream side from the selective catalytic reduction catalyst. The fluid feed is configured such that a urea fluid that functions as a reducing agent is fed with the selective catalytic reduction catalyst from the fluid injecting nozzle to the exhaust pipe. Ozone feed includes an ozone injecting nozzle that faces the exhaust pipe on the exhaust gas upstream side from the selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and on the exhaust gas upstream side or the exhaust gas downstream side from the fluid injecting nozzle. The ozone feed is configured such that ozone is fed from the ozone injecting nozzle to the exhaust pipe. |
| US09021789B2 |
Degradation diagnostic apparatus for NOx catalyst
A NOx amount capable of being absorbed by a criteria catalyst as a boundary between degradation and normality is supplied to a NOx storage reduction catalyst and thereafter, a reducer amount corresponding to the NOx amount is supplied by a rich spike operation. Degradation of the NOx catalyst is determined based upon the output of the NOx sensor at this time. Since the degradation of the NOx catalyst is determined only by a magnitude of the NOx sensor output, the degradation diagnosis can be performed with high precision. While the catalyst is normal, the excessive reducers are not supplied and therefore, deterioration of the fuel consumption can be prevented. |
| US09021784B1 |
Thermodynamic louvered jet engine
The thermodynamic louvered jet engine is a jet engine having a central air inlet surrounded by an annular air inlet. Both inlets are adapted to receive relatively cool, low-pressure air and to convey the air to a combustion chamber to mix and combust with injected jet fuel. The annular inlet is provided with a louvered outlet for directing the air to the combustion chamber. A portion of the hot combustion gases produced in the combustion chamber is circulated from the combustion chamber to mix with the inlet air supplied via the annular air inlet. Also, the central air inlet is provided with structure that directs a portion of the air from the central air inlet to mix with the circulated combusted gases. This arrangement permits the engine to develop a high-pressure build-up of exhaust gases, producing superior thrust while the aircraft is setting and while the aircraft is in flight. |
| US09021780B2 |
Energy extraction and transfer system for a gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine is provided having a variety of forms and features. The gas turbine engine can include a compressor having movable vanes. In one form of operation the compressor can close down the vanes to a relatively low flow capacity position and the compressor can be operated at a higher speed, whereupon the vanes can be repositioned and the gas turbine engine operated at a different condition. The gas turbine engine can include a turbine having movable vanes. In one form of operation the turbine can change the vane positions to a relatively low torque position and the engine operated at a higher fuel flow condition, whereupon the vanes can be repositioned and the gas turbine engine operated at a different condition. The gas turbine engine can have a heater that adds heat to a flow stream, a motor that provides energy to a shaft, and an external load. |
| US09021779B2 |
Systems and methods for combustor emissions control
The present application thus provides a gas turbine engine system. The gas turbine engine system may include a gas turbine engine, a nitrogen oxides reduction system in communication with a flow of combustion gases downstream from the gas turbine engine, and a nitrogen oxides controller to control the ratio of nitrogen dioxide to nitrogen oxides in the flow of combustion gases entering the nitrogen oxides reduction system. |
| US09021775B2 |
Harvester for leafy vegetables
A harvester having one or more cutting blades for cutting leafy vegetables with a rotating brush for sweeping harvested leaves into a basket or enclosure. The blades are driven by an oscillatory drive mechanism. The brush may have limp bristles. The harvester may be hand-carried and operated by a motor, which drives both the brush and the cutting blades. |
| US09021770B2 |
Sealing station
The sealing station in a thermoforming machine for sealing a cover sheet to a bottom sheet having pocket-like depressions to hold products includes a first mold and a second mold, the second mold having cavities to accept the pocket-like depressions in the bottom sheet. The sealing station further has a vent system, which involves an inlet channel and an outlet channel in an area of each of the cavities so that, during a sealing operation, a vent space is formed between each depression in the bottom sheet and each cavity, and air entering through the respective inlet channel passes over the depression in the bottom sheet in the vent space and escapes through the respective outlet channel. |
| US09021768B2 |
Apparatus for conveying of articles and product slicing and packaging line using the conveying apparatus
The invention relates to a method for conveying articles, in particular product slices produced by simultaneous slicing of a plurality of food products or respective portions including a plurality of product slices, wherein the articles are conveyed in a conveying direction on a main conveying path in multitracks in desired arrangements formed by articles from different tracks, in particular in rows extending transverse to the conveying direction, incomplete arrangements of articles having at least one deficient point are expelled onto a secondary conveying path and desired arrangements are formed from the articles forming the incomplete arrangements. |
| US09021765B2 |
Molded polymeric spacing devices
Substrates such as sheet metal components may be kept spaced apart from each other using a molded polymeric spacing device. The spacing device has a main body with a thickness corresponding to the desired minimum spacing between the substrates and, extending from the main body or a base connected to said main body, an attachment member capable of being inserted into an opening in one of the substrates, but resistant to being easily withdrawn from such opening. Noise and vibration that might otherwise be generated or propagated by closely proximate substrates are reduced through the use of such molded polymeric spacing devices, which may be integrally fashioned from a rubber. |
| US09021763B2 |
Reinforcement bar positioning system
A reinforcement bar positioning device may comprise an elongated main member having a longitudinal axis, with the main member defining a pair of apertures spaced from each other along the longitudinal axis. The positioning device may also comprise at least one securing member mounted on the main member and configured to secure a reinforcement bar in one of the apertures of the main member. |
| US09021758B2 |
Protective cover for reinforcing bar
A protective cover for an exposed end of a rebar has a collar with a closed end and an open end and a cap disposed within the collar. The cap has a closed end and an open end that is exposed to the open end of the collar such that an end of a rebar that is introduced into the open end of the collar will extend into the open end of the cap. |
| US09021755B2 |
Method of making use of surface nanocrystallization for building reinforced construction structure
A method of building a reinforced construction structure. The method comprises a step of treating an attachment member with surface nanocrystallization whereby when the construction structure is under stress at least a first portion blocks or reduces spreading of strain along the attachment. |
| US09021748B2 |
Gutter leaf slide bridge
A gutter protecting apparatus includes a plurality of substantially parallel rods extending in a downward slope from near a roof edge to and beyond the far side of the gutter. The rods extend substantially perpendicular to the gutter's length and to a frame to which the rods connect at the upper edge. Preferably, the lower rod ends are spaced above and slightly beyond the far edge of the gutter to allow debris to pass the gutter without catching. Legs can extend down from some rods to the gutter's far edge to provide support. The apparatus can be pivotably mounted to the roof, the fascia or the gutter, permitting access beneath. The apparatus forms a cage-like covering over the gutter to exclude matter and small creatures, while allowing the liquid to flow past. Sunlight bypassing the rods and movement of air through the gutter make the water exiting the downspout cleaner. |
| US09021747B2 |
Corrugated mesh gutter leaf preclusion system
Corrugated fine mesh material is configured to be located overlying a gutter. The fine mesh material has an upper edge opposite a lower edge with the upper edge configured to fit beneath shingles on a roof adjacent the gutter. The lower edge is configured to be held to a lip at a forward edge of the gutter. The corrugations add strength to the material and collect water at troughs thereof where the collected water more readily forms droplets that fall down into the gutter. A lower strip is preferably provided to hold the lower edge of the mesh to a lip of the gutter. An upper strip is optionally provided which includes a tab which can fit beneath shingles to the roof. A barrier such as a bead of caulk can optionally be coupled to an underside of the corrugated mesh to further encourage water droplets to fall. |
| US09021746B1 |
Bleacher system
A bleacher system has a support structure that includes multiple cross members at spaced intervals, but includes no longitudinal rails. The support structure further includes an axle carrier sub-frame mounted between two of the cross members. One or more tiers are mounted on the support structure. Each tier includes multiple girders at spaced intervals, each girder supporting a plurality of seat supports and a plurality of foot board supports, with seat planks or seats then secured to the seat supports and foot planks secured to the foot board supports in each tier. The bleacher system may be provided with front and/or rear jacks for use when the bleacher system is in a deployed position. The bleacher system may also include a hitch tube to facilitate attachment to a vehicle when the bleacher system is in a transport position. |
| US09021745B2 |
Exit device mount with closed termination
An exit device includes a rail having opposite first and second ends and a rear portion with a first opening adjacent the first rail end for attachment to the door surface, the first rail end further having a front portion that inhibits access to the first rail opening in a direction normal to the rail rear portion. The method for installing it includes securing a mount having a cantilevered portion extending therefrom to the door at the surface first end such that the mount cantilevered portion provides a space between the cantilevered portion and the door and placing the rail against the door surface such that the mount extends through the first rail opening, sliding the rail to engage the rail rear portion adjacent the first rail opening between the mount cantilevered portion and the door and securing the second rail end to the door surface. |
| US09021742B2 |
Opening and closing apparatus
An opening and closing apparatus includes: a drive unit provided in an opening and closing body which is openably and closeably attached to a main body, and opening and closing the opening and closing body with respect to the main body by driving the opening and closing body using electric power; a secondary energy storage device provided in the opening and closing body and electrically connected to the drive unit in such a manner that the secondary energy storage device can be inductively charged and can supply electric power to the drive unit; and an electric power receiving coil provided in the opening and closing body so as to be capable of facing an electric power transmitting coil which is provided on the main body, and is electrically connected to a primary energy storage device installed on the main body, and electrically connected to the secondary energy storage device. |
| US09021741B2 |
Path-controlled adjustment device with a multipart carrier assembly
The invention relates to a path-controlled adjustment device for a window pane of a motor vehicle, with a carrier assembly, with at least two guideways provided at the carrier assembly, which define an adjustment path for an adjustable window pane and which are spaced from each other transversely to the adjustment path, and with a driver which on the one hand includes means for connection of the window pane to be adjusted and which on the other hand is in engagement with the guideways so as to be longitudinally movable. The carrier assembly consists of at least two carrier elements which are connected with each other at a plurality of fixing points. On at least one carrier element fixing points, via which that carrier element is to be fixed at a further carrier element of the carrier assembly, are connected with each other by reinforcement paths. |
| US09021739B2 |
Plant cultivation apparatus for producing the plant having high content of ginsenosides
A plant cultivation apparatus including: a guide rail disposed above a cultivation bed and extending along the length direction of the cultivation bed; a movable unit configured to move along the guide rail; an arm unit having a first end that is coupled to the movable unit, and a second end that is telescopically extendable from the movable unit toward the cultivation bed; and a UV radiation unit coupled to the second end of the arm unit and configured to irradiate the cultivation bed with a set amount of UV light. |
| US09021737B1 |
Illuminating fishing pole
The illuminating fishing pole involves a kit that when installed provides illumination down the length of the fishing pole and at a distal end. A first illuminating member attaches to the handle portion of the fishing pole via a bracket that clips thereon. The first illuminating member directs light down the length of the fishing pole, and includes wiring that extends therefrom, through the interior of the fishing pole, and down to the second distal end where a second illuminating means is provided. The second illuminating means directs light away from the fishing pole and in the direction of casting a fishing line from said fishing pole. The wiring includes a connector to enable disconnection of the first illuminating means from the fishing pole. The first illuminating means includes a powering means and two on/off switches to control operation of each illuminating means. |
| US09021736B2 |
Fishing line float and spool device
A fishing line float and spool device is provided having a rounded, buoyant structure, and an arraignment that allows a length of fishing line to be independently supported from the water surface. The device comprises a first and second side having a perimeter flange and an inset channel therebetween for supporting the fishing line about the perimeter of the device. A plurality of notches is disposed through the flanges of each of the float sides. The fishing line attaches around the float and is extended therefrom, whereby the notches allow the line to be tied off such that when the line is struck by a fish the float flips over for notification purposes. The center of the float includes an aperture therethrough for assisting the user when tying off the fishing line, while also providing a support for an external hand crank reel or a lighted pole. |
| US09021735B2 |
Black powder pellet loader for a revolver
A black powder pellet loader for a revolver. Tip ends of a number of fingers are movable from a closed position to an open position by sliding a thumb bracket toward a main bottom right end tube. One end of a penetrating tube may penetrate through the second end of a sliding raised rib tube, through a reducer adapter and a finger retaining nut until the end of the penetrating tube strikes a downward bend of each of the fingers. The downward bend of the fingers may continue to slide over the penetrating tube, which may force the tip ends of the fingers diverge from the closed position to the open position. Black powder pellets may be inserted between the fingers when in the open position, and upon release of the thumb bracket may be retained in the fingers when in the closed position. |
| US09021732B2 |
Firearm trigger reset assist apparatus and method
An apparatus to assist in trigger reset includes a torsion spring having lower arms mechanically bridged together and upper arms that translate an applied force from a bolt carrier group to a trigger in order to assist in resetting the trigger. |
| US09021720B2 |
Fluid-filled chamber with a tensile member
A fluid-filled chamber, which may be incorporated into articles of footwear and other products, may include an outer barrier and a tensile member. The outer barrier may have an upper portion, an opposite lower portion, and a peripheral edge. The upper portion and lower portion may be bonded together in a bonded region spaced inward from the peripheral edge. The bonded region may have a convex shape. The tensile member may be located within the outer barrier, and may be formed to have at least one gap. The bonded region may extend at least partially into the gap. |
| US09021719B2 |
Shoe spring and shock absorbing system
Footwear with a powerful arch spring made with spring boards that can be utilized by the heel and ball of the foot areas during impact for efficient energy storage and return during walking, running and other forms of self-propelled locomotion. The spring boards can extend into the toe area of the footwear to create a toe spring with efficient energy storage and return. Embodiments of the present invention combine the spring boards which are excellent for storing and returning energy with a shock absorbing material which can also function as a secondary spring in order to achieve high efficiency energy returns while maintaining comfort and stability with the footwear. |
| US09021715B2 |
Electronic caliper configured to generate power for measurement operations
An electronic caliper generates power for measurement operations. The caliper comprises a scale member, a slider, a signal processing portion configured to measure a displacement between the scale member and slider, a power generating arrangement attached to the slider comprising a gear assembly configured to rotate in response to a force provided through a power generating handle to the gear assembly by a user moving the power generating handle relative to the gear assembly, and a power generator coupled to the gear assembly and configured to rotate in response to force provided by the rotating gear assembly and provide power to the signal processing portion. The power generating arrangement generates power as the user moves the power generating handle, and the power generating arrangement contributes a motion resistance force component of at most 20N as the user moves the power generating handle with a maximum manual acceleration. |
| US09021711B2 |
Mechanical drawing board
An apparatus for securing and drawing upon a piece of paper, includes a board having a drawing surface sized to receive the paper. The drawing surface is bounded along its perimeter by a border region. An array of border pieces is fastened securely to the border region, each border piece being aligned relative to the others to establish a precisely sized drawing surface area to accommodate the paper. Each border piece has a length shorter than that of the corresponding edge of the drawing surface. |
| US09021706B2 |
Unified rolling and bending process for roller bearing cages
A method of manufacturing large diameter tapered roller bearing cages includes beginning with a metal strip, coil or plate of cage blank material and feeding it into a rolling mill. The rolling mill includes a pair of unparallel forming rolls disposed to define a wedge-shaped gap therebetween. As the cage blank material is fed through the wedge-shaped gap, one lateral side of the cage blank material is plastically deformed to reduce its thickness and to elongate its length, while slight or no deformation is introduced into the other lateral side, thus forming the cage blank into an arc shape. A third roll disposed at the exit side of the forming rolls bends the rolled cage blank into a circular conical ring. Adjacent butt ends of the formed conical ring cage blank are aligned and joined together during the assembly process to form the large diameter tapered roller bearing cage. |
| US09021704B2 |
Electromagnetic clamping method
A method for assembling parts. A sealant is placed between a plurality of parts in a stack up to form a workpiece. The workpiece is clamped using a permanent magnet unit and an electromagnetic clamping device in an activated state such that a number of forces caused by a magnetic field clamps the workpiece between the electromagnetic clamping device and the permanent magnet unit. A number of holes are drilled in the workpiece. A number of fasteners are installed in the number of holes. |
| US09021702B2 |
Toothed part manufacturing method, toothed part manufacturing device, and toothed part
When forming a toothed portion on the outer section of a blank by contacting a tooth profile-forming portion of a forming die with a curved portion of the blank, the first projection of the blank is accommodated in a first depression, and a load is applied axially to a center section of the blank so a material of the blank flows radially outward. The material of the blank at the first projection flows in the axial direction to inside the first depression, and the material of the blank at an intermediate section between the center and the outer section flows in axially to inside a second depression to form a second projection. When the load is maximized, a space is provided between a toothed portion and the tooth profile-forming portion, between the first projection and the forming die, and between the second projection and the forming die. |
| US09021698B2 |
Flat plate heat pipe and method for manufacturing the same
The present invention relates to a flat plate heat pipe and a method for manufacturing the same. The heat pipe includes a flattened pipe whose inner surface is coated with a wick structure layer. The interior of the flattened pipe is provided with a sintered supporting layer and a working fluid. The sintered supporting layer has a plurality of posts arranged in the flattened pipe to vertically support therein. With this arrangement, the thickness of the pipe can be reduced but the whole structural strength can be maintained to prevent deformation. Further, a return path for the working fluid can be provided in the pipe. By only sealing two sides of the pipe, a sealed chamber can be formed for the operation of the working fluid. By the inventive method, the manufacturing process can be simplified and a larger space inside the chamber can be obtained. |
| US09021697B2 |
Housing member for clutch mechanism
A housing member for a friction clutch and a method for making it. The housing member is made for use with two differently sized fan members. Two annular raised mounting pilot surfaces are provided, one of which is machine finished for mounting one of the two fan members. Two sets of fan member mounting holes are also provided, one set of which is used to mount one of the two fan members thereon. |
| US09021696B2 |
Method for producing a plating of a vane tip and correspondingly produced vanes and gas turbines
The invention relates to a method for producing a plating (5) of a vane tip. Said method consists of the following steps: a) a vane having a vane tip which is arranged opposite the base of the vane (2) and which comprises a surface which points radially outwards is provided, and b) a porous layer (7) is applied to at least the surface (4) of the vane tip and/or c) a bulge (8) which increases the surface of the vane tip is applied to at least one part of the flanks of the vane tip, said flanks surrounding the surface of the vane tip, and d) the plating (5) is applied to the porous layer and/or the bulge. The invention also relates to corresponding vanes or gas turbines with corresponding vanes. |
| US09021693B2 |
Method of manufacturing printed circuit board with metal bump
A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: applying a dry film on a carrier and then patterning the dry film to form holes for forming metal bumps; forming an upper circuit layer including metal bumps charged in the holes and connection pads on the dry film; forming an insulation layer on the dry film; forming a build-up layer including a lower circuit layer on the insulation layer; removing the carrier; and removing the dry film. |
| US09021690B2 |
Method of manufacturing printed circuit board having buried solder bump
A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board having a buried solder bump, including: preparing a carrier on which a circuit layer, a solder bump, and a circuit pattern formed on the solder bump are formed; pressing the carrier into an insulating layer so that the circuit layer, the solder bump and the circuit pattern are buried in the insulating layer; and removing the carrier. |
| US09021689B2 |
Method of making a dual port pressure sensor
A method of forming a dual port pressure sensor includes forming a first opening and a second opening in a flag of a lead frame. An encapsulant is molded to hold the lead frame in which the encapsulant is over a top of the flag and a bottom of the flag is uncovered by the encapsulant. A first opening in the encapsulant is aligned with and larger than the first opening in the flag and a second opening in the encapsulant aligned with the second opening in the flag. A pressure sensor transducer is attached to the bottom of the flag to cover the first opening in the flag, wherein the pressure sensor transducer provides an electrically detectable correlation to a pressure differential based on a first pressure received on its top side and a second pressure received on its bottom side. An integrated circuit is attached to the bottom of the flag. The integrated circuit is electrically coupled to the pressure sensor. A lid is attached to the encapsulant to form an enclosure around the bottom of the flag. The pressure sensor transducer receives the first pressure through the first opening in the encapsulant and the first opening in the flag and the second pressure through the second opening in the encapsulant, the second opening in the flag, and the enclosure. |
| US09021684B2 |
Method of fabricating a slip ring component
A process of fabricating a slip ring component, a slip ring component, and a slip ring assembly are disclosed. The process includes forming a first shot, forming a second shot, and immersion bathing the first shot and the second shot. The immersion bathing applies an electrically conductive plating to exposed surfaces of the second shot. |
| US09021683B2 |
Rotor housing for easy and safe assembling and method for assembling motor set using the rotor housing
The present invention relates to a method for assembling a motor set that includes: coupling a rotor housing having a plurality of operating holes to a stator having shaft bushings with holes formed therein through the operating holes, thereby making the holes to be seen through the operating holes; coupling the holes of the stator associated with the rotor housing to stator assembly holes of a motor set assembly, the holes of the stator being aligned with the stator assembly holes of the motor set assembly; and inserting rivets into the holes through the operating holes and coupling the rivets to the stator assembly holes. |
| US09021682B2 |
Apparatus for stud bump formation
An apparatus includes a spool configured to supply a wire, a cutting device configured to form a notch in the wire, and a capillary configured to bond the wire and to form a stud bump. The apparatus is further configured to pull the wire to break at the notch, with a tail region attached to the stud bump. |
| US09021678B2 |
Disassembling method of mandrel used for manufacturing composite material structure and disassembling apparatus of mandrel
The present invention provides a technique which can disassemble a mandrel having a substantially cylindrical shape and being dividable into a plurality of segments, easily and efficiently. The disassembling method comprises, in the mandrel adhesively attached with a composite material structure on an outer peripheral surface thereof, a rotation step of rotating the pair of support rings along with the mandrel to position a segment which is a detached target to an uppermost portion; and a segment detaching step of detaching the segment which is the detached target positioned at the uppermost portion, from the pair of support rings; wherein in the segment detaching step, the segment which is the detached target is moved in a vertically downward direction to a position inside of the mandrel, between the pair of support rings, and is carried out from between the pair of support rings. |
| US09021676B2 |
Method for maintaining a door in a closed position on an over-the-road vehicle
A method of preventing a first door on an over-the-road vehicle from moving from a closed position into an open position. The first door has a first latch assembly that cooperates with a second latch assembly to releasably maintain the first door in its closed position. One of the first and second latch assemblies is maintained in place by at least one fastener extended into a first opening. With the at least one fastener loosened, the first locking assembly is placed on one of: a) one of the doors; or b) the vehicle frame after which a fastener is tightened into the first opening to thereby: i) maintain one of the first and second latch assemblies in place and secure the operatively placed first locking assembly. With the first door in the closed position, a locking device can be connected to the first locking assembly and another part on the vehicle to thereby maintain the first door in the closed position. |
| US09021671B2 |
Slot gripper
A slot gripper for removing twistlocks from container fittings or for inserting twistlocks into container fittings, comprising a twistlock receptacle, arranged in a receptacle plate and a tool that locks and unlocks twistlocks arranged in the twistlock receptacle by rotating, is characterized by two clamping jaws extending in the receptacle parallel to the receptacle plate and arranged opposite each other. A first pin extends from the receptacle plate at a right angle at the edge of the receptacle, a second pin is arranged on side of the first pin opposite the receptacle and extends from the receptacle plate at a right angle, and a rope guiding element extends from the receptacle plate at a right angle at the edge of the receptacle. The first pin, the second pin, and the rope guiding element are each supported against the force of a spring and can be lowered in the receptacle plate. |
| US09021670B2 |
Device for collapsing and loading a heart valve into a minimally invasive delivery system
A device is provided for collapsing a stented bioprosthetic valve, including first section and second sections, each spanning between first and second ends of the device. The second section of the device is associated with the first section to at least partially enclose an internal cavity formed by the first and second sections, the internal cavity tapering from an open insertion portion at a first end of the device to an open exit portion at a second end of the device. The insertion portion has a larger dimension than the exit portion. When the first section and second section are substantially enclosing the internal cavity, a stented bioprosthetic valve may be inserted into the insertion portion and collapsed as it is moved toward and through the exit portion. The valve may then be loaded on an apparatus for insertion into the body. |
| US09021667B2 |
Clip
A clip comprising a first wall member and a second wall member is disclosed. A cross-section of the first wall member is defined by a first side wall, a second side wall and a connecting wall that is positioned between the first side wall and the second side wall. A cross-section of the second wall member is defined by a first end and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the first end is connected to a portion of the first side wall of the first wall member and wherein a second end is positioned between the first side wall and the second side wall and spaced away from an inner surface of the connecting wall. The first wall member and the second wall member cooperate to define a channel having a first portion and a second portion. |
| US09021666B2 |
Flash grip systems
Flash grip system is used to securely retain a USB flash drive or thumb drive and provide a comfortable, gripping surface. Further, the flash grip system may use an article-fastener such that the USB flash drive may be removably attached to a variety of articles (such as a keychain, a belt loop, a bag strap, etc). The holding surface may further include decorative indicia for decorating the USB flash drive. |
| US09021664B2 |
Method and device for storing and carrying a portion of rope
An apparatus and method for carrying and storing a portion of rope is claimed. A portion of rope is braided and wound about two complementary loops. Attached to one complementary loop is a flexible fastener. The flexible fastener can be passed through the second complementary loop and attached to itself. The apparatus can then be worn as a bracelet. When the rope is needed, the person can unwind the rope. After using the rope, the rope can be rewound and then bound with the flexible fastener. |
| US09021658B1 |
Trigger hinge
A trigger hinge used in a mobile flip-up electronic device is disclosed to include a female shaft, a male shaft set mounted in the female shaft, and a trigger device mounted at the male shaft set. When the user opens or closes the mobile flip-up electronic device to rotate the male shaft set relative to the female shaft, a pushing and moving piece of the trigger device is moved forward or backward to switching on/off switch, and thereby booting up or shutting down the mobile flip-up electronic device. Thus, the invention enhances the application and convenience of use of mobile flip-up electronic devices. |
| US09021654B2 |
Liquid aspirator for drawing off and sucking up liquids
Liquid aspirator for drawing off and sucking up liquids, having a drawing-off lip, having a suction device for sucking up the liquid into a separating space in the housing of the liquid aspirator, having an exhaust-air channel, which is subjected to a negative suction pressure and is intended for leading the air out of the separating space, having a separating device, which is arranged in the separating space and separates the liquid from the water, and having a tank for accommodating the liquid. Complex guidance of the liquid/air stream is avoided in that the housing has a hollow chamber which forms the separating space and the tank, and into which the intake channel opens and from which the exhaust-air channel is guided out of the housing; wherein the hollow chamber contains a motor-driven rotor with a rotating impact surface, and the intake channel is designed such that the air/liquid stream is directed for radial direction reversal and acceleration onto the impact surface. |
| US09021651B2 |
Wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device
The invention relates to a wiper device, comprising a wiper arm (10a; 10b) and an inner circle guide unit (14a; 14b) having an inner circle guide element (16a; 16b) for guiding a wiper blade (12a; 12b). According to the invention, the inner circle guide unit (14a; 14b) has at least one nozzle element (18a; 18b) for spraying washing water onto a motor vehicle windshield (20a). |
| US09021648B1 |
Strength-saving spiral mop pole
A strength saving spiral mop pole has a gripping rod, an outer rod, an inner rod, a rotating module and a holding device. The outer rod is mounted in the gripping rod and has a receiving space and a spiral concave portion. The rotating module has a pressing block and a threaded block. The pressing block has a guiding rod. The threaded block is penetrated by the guiding rod and attached to the pressing block. The threaded block has multiple spiral protrusive parts engaged with the spiral concave portion. To use the spiral mop pole of the present invention, the outer rod is pressed and the threaded block is rotated in the outer rod. The pressing block and the inner rod are driven by the threaded block so that the spinning removal of water is achieved by the rotation. |
| US09021642B1 |
Combination axe, sledge hammer and pick
A combination axe, sledge hammer and pick (CASHP) that is particularly designed for use by firefighters. The CASHP includes a front end and a rear end. The front end has an upper section that functions as an axe blade and the lower section functions as a sledge hammer. The rear section includes a pick that can be utilized for a variety of functions. By incorporating three tools in a single structure the weight that a firefighter carries is lessened. Thus, reducing fatigue and the time that is required to cut through an obstruction to reach fire victims. |
| US09021641B2 |
Welder multi-tool
A welder multi-tool is provided including a sleeve having a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a bridge portion interconnecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion. The sleeve extends along a central axis passing through the bridge portion and defines a space between the leg portions. A single axle is attached to the sleeve and spans, along an axis, the space defined between the leg portions. The axis of the axle does not intersect the central axis of the sleeve. The welder multi-tool further includes a plurality of tools rotatably attached to the axle. Each tool axis does not intersect the axis of the axle. The plurality of tools includes a fillet gauge tool and a thickness gauge tool. A further example of the welder multi-tool includes a fillet gauge tool, a thickness gauge tool, a soap stone, and a welding nozzle cleaner. |
| US09021640B2 |
Vacuum mattress
A vacuum mattress for an operation table has plural foam strips oriented longitudinally with respect to a patient, the foam strips being laterally spaced apart, wherein the gaps are free from granulate of the vacuum mattress at least in their upper parts and the plural foam strips are separated from the granulate by a gas-impermeable layer. |
| US09021639B1 |
Mattress structure
A mattress structure contains: an elastic mattress. The elastic mattress includes a main body, two elongated extensions extending along two peripheral sides of the main body, and an outer segment formed on one end thereof to correspond to user's feet. The elastic mattress is made of plural first plastic wires which are solid and are irregularly winded together, a connection portion of at least two of the plural first plastic wires is melted, and a disconnection portion of the at least two of the plural first plastic wires includes plural gaps formed therein. The elastic mattress also includes two support areas arranged below the two elongated extensions, and each support areas has plural second plastic wires winded therein, wherein a density of the plural second plastic wires is greater than those of the other positions of the elastic mattress besides the two support areas. |
| US09021629B2 |
Baby crib
A baby crib includes an upright segment having a lower end portion and an upper end portion, a base connected with the lower end portion of the upright segment, an elongated support structure extending along a horizontal plane above the base and connected with the upper end portion, and a bassinet assembled with the support structure and having an inner space adapted to receive the placement of a baby therein. The bassinet has a sidewall provided with a side opening communicating with the inner space. The support structure is operable to displace the bassinet horizontally to modify a distance between the bassinet and the upright segment. |
| US09021620B1 |
Cantilevered brace assembly for wall-mounted toilet
A brace for a wall-mounted toilet, particularly useful for wall-mounted porcelain toilets in hospitals and other health care facilities. The brace a weight receiving structure supported by cantilevered struts that attach the brace to the wall, preferably using the same bolts that attach the toilet to the wall. The weight receiving structure may be seat portion that overlies the rim of the toilet bowl, so that the weight of the user is transmitted from the toilet seat to the seat structure and then to the walls through the struts. Alternately, the weight receiving structure may include an under-bowl support that extends underneath the toilet bowl so that the user's weight is transmitted from the bowl to the wall through the struts. Thus, the cantilevered brace increases the weight-bearing capacity of the wall-mounted toilet. A plastic shroud may be included for enclosing the brace and toilet bowl. |
| US09021614B2 |
Leg protector for sports activities
An embodiment of a leg protector of the present disclosure includes an upper thigh pad that is structurally attached to an upper bracing shell including lateral and medial uprights. The upper shell and thigh pad can be held to the player via a strap and/or garment. The uprights extend to uni- or polycentric hinges arranged on, and in one embodiment biased against, either side of the player's knee. A connecting member extends in a frontward direction from each hinge and attaches to a patella pad held in place over the player's knee. The patella pad may additionally be connected to the thigh pad via one or more connecting strip. Each hinge is also connected to a lower bracing shell, which includes lateral and medial uprights that extend down and around the player's lower leg, anteriorly or posteriorly. The lower shell can also be fitted via a strap or garment. |
| US09021612B1 |
Asymmetric body armor
Body armor includes a panel having a front, an opposed back, left and right sides, top and bottom, and a vertical axis extending through the panel at a location intermediate between the right and left sides. Opposed right and left shoulder cuts are formed in the panel between the right side and the top and between the left side and the top, and the right and left shoulder cuts are asymmetric to each other about the vertical axis. The right and left shoulder cuts are linear edges formed diagonally between the left and right sides and the top, and the right shoulder cut extends further inboard into the panel toward the vertical axis than the left shoulder cut. |
| US09027158B2 |
Download method of media contents
A download method of media contents, and which includes receiving and storing, by an electronic book terminal, a DRM (Digital Right Management) code from a contents server, the DRM code being stored in a memory of the electronic book terminal; receiving a media contents list from the contents server by requesting the media contents list at the contents server; decoding the received media contents list with the DRM code stored in the memory; displaying the media contents list on a screen of the electronic book terminal; requesting at least one media contents at the contents server, the at least one media contents being selected in the media contents list in response to a user input; receiving the at least one media contents from the contents server; and decoding the received at least one media contents with the DRM code stored in the memory. |
| US09027152B2 |
Device for right managing web data, recording medium for performing method for right managing web data on computer, and device and method for providing right management information
Disclosed are a device for right managing web data, a recording medium for performing a method for right managing web data on a computer, and a device and a method for providing right management information. In the device for right managing web data, a message processing unit adds agent information, which shows support for right management, to the header of a web data request message that is sent to a web server from a web browser, and sends same to the web server, parses and outputs the right information included in the header of a web data reply message that is sent to the web browser from the web server, and sends web data that is included in the web data reply message to the web browser. Also, a right managing unit controls the output of web data, which is included in the web data reply message, through a web browser based on the parsed right information which is input from the message processing unit. |
| US09027148B2 |
Anti-malware protection operation with instruction included in an operand
Disclosed is a system and method for extending anti-malware protection to systems having multiple storage devices, such as RAID. In embodiments, a trusted connection may be established between a host and a controller of the multiple storage devices. The trusted connection may use various information encryption techniques to undermine attempts by malware to preserve malware-infected locations on the storage devices by redirecting anti-malware protection related operations by the host. Through an encrypted and trusted connection between the host and a controller of the multiple storage devices, anti-virus and/or anti-malware software (hereinafter, AVS) may transmit encrypted anti-malware protection related operations to the controller of the multiple storage devices, overcoming detection and/or diversion by the malware. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US09027144B1 |
Semantic-based business events
Semantic-based processing techniques are disclosed. Semantic processing of content data comprising a content item is performed. A semantic processing-triggered event is triggered based at least in part on the semantic processing. A responsive action is performed in response to the event. The responsive action may include launching a business process, providing a result of semantic processing as an input, or augmenting a content item metadata set with a result of semantic processing. |
| US09027141B2 |
Method and system for improving security and reliability in a networked application environment
A security application manages security and reliability of networked applications executing collection of interacting computing elements within a distributed computing architecture. The security application monitors various classes of resources utilized by the collection of nodes within the distributed computing architecture and determine whether utilization of a class of resources is approaching a pre-determined maximum limit. The security application performs a vulnerability scan of a networked application to determine whether the networked application is prone to a risk of intentional or inadvertent breach by an external application. The security application scans a distributed computing architecture for the existence of access control lists (ACLs), and stores ACL configurations and configuration changes in a database. The security application scans a distributed computing architecture for the existence of security certificates, places newly discovered security certificates in a database, and deletes outdated security certificates. Advantageously, security and reliability are improved in a distributed computing architecture. |
| US09027137B2 |
Automatic generation of different attribute values for detecting a same type of web application layer attack
According to one embodiment, a computing device is coupled to a web application layer attack detector (AD), which itself is coupled between an HTTP client and a web application server. The computing device automatically learns a new condition to detect a first type of web application layer attack. Responsive receiving a web application layer message from the HTTP client that violates a rule for detecting the first type of web application layer attack, the AD transmits an alert package to the computing device, which uses the alert package, and optionally other alert packages, to automatically generate a new set of attribute values for each of a set of attribute identifiers to be transmitted to the AD or optionally other ADs for use in a different rule than the violated rule. The different rule is another attack specific rule for detecting the first type of web application layer attack. |
| US09027132B2 |
System, method and computer program product for monitoring and/or analyzing at least one aspect of an invocation of an interface
A system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, execution of a portion of internal code of an interface is identified. Further, in response to the execution of the portion of internal code, at least one aspect of an invocation of the interface is monitored and/or analyzed. |
| US09027122B2 |
Isolation tool for user assistance in solving a captcha test
A method includes displaying a CAPTCHA test comprising an image with distorted alphanumeric characters. The method also includes associating a mask with the image that maps the alphanumeric characters to coordinates. Further, the method includes, enhancing a portion of the image corresponding to one of the alphanumeric characters responsive to a user positioning an assistance tool proximate to one alphanumeric character to reduce distortion. |
| US09027121B2 |
Method and system for creating a record for one or more computer security incidents
A security management system can log, investigate, respond, and track computer security incidents that can occur in a networked computer system. In other words, the security management system can produce a security record of information related to the tracking of suspicious computer activity or actual computer security threats, such as denial of service attacks or other similar compromises to computers or computer networks. The security record can include, but is not limited to, date and times of computer security incidents, a name for a particular security incident, a security management system user, and a potential source of the computer security incident. The security record can be designed as a running log that saves or records all activity of a computer incident source as well as the activity of the security team responding to the computer incident source. To produce the security record, all data that relates to a computer incident and all data that relates to a computer incident response can be sent to a separate protected database, where data is protected by digital signature algorithms (DSAs). |
| US09027119B2 |
Authentication frequency and challenge type based on application usage
An apparatus and method are disclosed for determining authentication frequency (i.e., the length of time between authenticating and re-authenticating a user) and challenge type (e.g., username/password, fingerprint recognition, voice recognition, etc.) based on what software applications a user is running on a data-processing system, and how those applications are being used (e.g., what functions are used, what data is input to or output by the application, how often and for how long applications are used, what input devices and output devices are used, etc.) Advantageously, the illustrative embodiment enables authentication frequency and challenge type to be adjusted based on the likelihood of malicious activity and/or the potential cost of malicious activity, as inferred from current and past application usage. In addition, the illustrative embodiment enables selection of an authentication challenge type that is less intrusive to a user based on current application usage. |
| US09027116B2 |
Dynamic VPN address allocation
Methods and related systems are presented that relate to automatically avoiding address conflicts when establishing a secure communications link over a public network between a local computer, associated with a local network, and a remote computer, located outside the local network. In order to avoid address conflict, addresses reserved for use by the local network and addresses reserved for use by the remote network are determined. At least one local address is selected from among available local addresses such that the selected local address is an address that does not conflict with the reserved addresses of the local network and the reserved addresses of the remote network. The selected local address is used in connection with establishment of the secure communications link between the local computer and the remote computer. |
| US09027114B2 |
Changing group member reachability information
In an embodiment, a method comprises obtaining a second network address at a computer node, which has been already associated with a first network address and provided first keying information; sending, to a key server computer, an update message that comprises both the first network address and the second network address; using the first keying information to encrypt messages that the computer node sends from the second network address to one or more other members of a group. |
| US09027101B2 |
Providing subscriber consent in an operator exchange
A method and system for providing a record of consent in scenarios in which the user and a device may have to perform a function that involves two entities that don't trust each other or are not necessary interested in cooperating. In one such example, a user wants to switch services from an “old” operator to a “new” operator. An operator switch without explicit user consent may have legal or business ramifications for both the “old” and “new” operators. The ramifications are even more severe if the switch is the result of actions of, for example, a hacker maliciously causing this switches in order to cause monetary or other damage to either operators or denial of service to the users. In such cases it is useful for both operators to be on record and have an archive of proof of user consent should future disputes arise. |
| US09027099B1 |
User credentials
Obtaining and/or validating user credentials at client devices is described. |
| US09027098B2 |
Systems, methods, and computer program products for recording service status of applications
A method for use in a system with multiple processor-based devices, the method including: running a first application on a first processor-based device; maintaining a second application in a standby mode on the first processor-based device; and providing a service to each of the first and second applications on the first processor-based device by a service-providing application on the first processor-based device, wherein providing the service includes maintaining a record regarding service statuses of the first application and the second application in which the record stores a respective entry for each of the first and second applications to reflect an active service status for the first application and a standby service status of the second application. |
| US09027095B2 |
Secure fallback network device
A network device and method may provide secure fallback operations. The device includes a port allowing the device to communicate with a network and a processor to generate a security credential, provide the security credential to a call manager during initialization, and provide the security credential to a secondary device during fallback operations. The network device may include a memory to store the security credential and routing information for fallback operations. |
| US09027093B2 |
Business process enablement for identity management
A method, system and computer program for business process automation facilitates transforming a user's identity/credentials as part of the enablement of transaction fulfillment, e.g., within a SOA environment. In one embodiment, identity and attribute information is added to one or more business process models that each represents a sub-transaction within an overall transaction fulfillment business process flow. As the business model is mapped to an execution environment, the identity and attribute information in the model is used to configure appropriate tooling to define the identity/attribute transformation required to complete the particular portion of the transaction represented by the model. In a representative implementation, the business process models conform to BPEL4WS, and one or more of these models are extended with identity mapping information such that, during transaction fulfillment, local identity mapping transformations provide the identity/credential propagation required to support the business process. |
| US09027091B2 |
Role-based attribute based access control (RABAC)
Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving an access request from a user device, the access request including an identity claim for a user; evaluating a risk of access based on matching an attribute of the user device with attributes stored in a user information database; authenticating the access request based on the identity claim and the risk evaluation to determine an authentication confidence level; generating a token based on the confidence level and the attribute matched; producing an authorization response based on inputs from the token, a risk based access control, a role based access control, and an attribute based access control, in which the authorization response determines whether to allow access to a system, deny access to the system, or request additional input from the user device. |
| US09027081B2 |
Secure network connection allowing choice of a suitable security algorithm
The invention provides for a method for use in a mobile radio communications device network connection procedure and including the step of, at a network, sending to a mobile radio communications device a list of a plurality of security algorithms supported in the network and so as to allow choice of a suitable algorithm irrespective of the degree of update that the device may have experienced. |
| US09027079B2 |
Method and system for dynamic security using authentication servers
Disclosed is a method and system for network access control, including an authentication proxy that authenticates different access-points, retrieves data from security databases and from Network Monitoring Systems, processing said data according to a dynamic security policy and using said processing outcome to determine the access level which will be granted to an access point in the network. |
| US09027078B1 |
Systems and methods for enforcing data loss prevention policies on sandboxed applications
A computer-implemented method for enforcing data loss prevention policies on sandboxed applications may include identifying an application process that is in a sandbox, wherein a broker process has created a file handle for a file on behalf of the application process within the sandbox, intercepting an input/output request performed on the file handle by the application process, wherein the input/output request comprises an identifier of the application process, extracting the identifier of the application process from the input/output request and enforcing a data loss prevention policy on the file by attributing the input/output request to the application process instead of to the broker process based on the identifier of the application process. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. |
| US09027076B2 |
Method and apparatus for context aware mobile security
An approach is provided for causing a change in a security policy of a device based on contextual information. The approach involves determining context information associated with a device. The approach also involves determining a security policy of the device. The approach further involves determining a change of the context information. The approach additionally involves processing the determined change of the context information to cause, at least in part, a revision of the security policy of the device. |
| US09027074B2 |
Enhanced television services
A method and system to permit TV viewers to interact with program content broadcast over a subscriber network, such as cable, satellite, internet, or cellular telephone. The details of the ability for the viewer to interact is embedded as data in the program signal. The subscription provider broadcasts a visual indicator as a small icon during programming that informs the viewer that interaction is permitted. The viewer then uses a remote control to purchase products, vote on events, respond to polls, download files, request information, and request callback actions. The TV viewer uses the remote control to send information to a set-top box front-end application, and to iteratively create transactions that are batched and then sent to a back-end core application and database which then handles fulfillment. |
| US09027068B2 |
Method and system for allocating broadcast carrier resources
A system instructs that a first carrier signal that is modulated with a first digital media stream be sent to a first receiver, where the first digital media stream uses a first bandwidth. The system receives a second request from a second receiver to send a second digital media stream, where second digital media stream uses a second bandwidth that is greater than the first bandwidth, and determines that transmitting the second digital media stream will require use of the first bandwidth. The system instructs that a second carrier signal be modulated with the first digital media stream and sent to the first television receiver, and sends to the first television receiver an identifier of the second carrier signal as carrying the first digital media stream. The system also instructs that the first carrier signal be modulated with the second digital media stream and sent to the second television receiver, and sends to the second television receiver an identifier of the first carrier signal as carrying the second digital media stream. |
| US09027067B2 |
System and method for interactive spatio-temporal streaming data
System and method for providing a probabilistic order of tiles relative to a current section of a video that a user is viewing. A cache implementation uses this ordering to decide what tiles to evict from the cache, i.e. which tiles will probably not be accessed within a particular timeframe, but not when to evict (this is up to the cache implementation). A cache implementation can also use the prioritized list of the present embodiment to pre-fetch tiles. |
| US09027064B1 |
Unified publishing platform that seamlessly delivers content by streaming for on-demand playback and by store-and-forward delivery for delayed playback
Some embodiments seamlessly deliver video content by streaming the video content for on-demand playback and by store and forward delivery of the video content for delayed playback. In some embodiments, a user combines a plurality of video content items from a plurality of content sources, organizes the video content items into a set of playlists, and assigns the playlists to a set of channels for distributing the video content items in the playlists. In some embodiments, each channel is associated with at least two video distribution protocols that deliver the video content items of the assigned playlist at approximately the same time. |
| US09027053B2 |
Method and apparatus for customized rendering of commercials
An entertainment system receives entertainment programming interposed with commercials. The entertainment system selectively renders the commercial in accordance with characteristics associated with a user of the entertainment programming. In one embodiment, the entertainment system selectively renders a selected one among multiple received versions of a commercial. In another embodiment, the entertainment system selectively renders a selected one among multiple received commercials. |
| US09027050B2 |
Secured media distribution system and method
A media distribution system provides controlled distribution of media owned by various parties hosted on a local media access device. The media access device may store temporary media, such as rented or leased media, on a separate provider controlled storage partition. This gives the media provider control over rented or leased media even though it is locally hosted. The media access device can download media from providers at various predefined times so as to limit its use of bandwidth. |
| US09027048B2 |
Automatic deal or promotion offering based on audio cues
Aspects herein describe at least a new method, system, and computer readable storage media for recognizing the content of the audio. A computing device determines whether the content comprises a product and/or service, correlates the product and/or service with one or more promotional deals provided by an organization such as a financial institution, generates a subset of the one or more promotional deals based on the correlation, and transmits the subset to a multimedia viewing device such as a television. The subset of the one or more promotional deals may be viewed by a viewer. The one or more promotional deals are displayed on a portion of the screen of the television for viewing by the viewer. The viewer may make a purchase decision based on the one or more promotional deals displayed. |
| US09027042B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting improper use of telecommunications reception device
Methods of detecting and verifying the unauthorized use of media content using a telecommunication reception device which, in one embodiment, comprises interrupting a user's use of or access to media content; informing the user that the interruption can be eliminated after the user verifies his or her information through an electronic device; detecting the user's location based on the user's use of the electronic device; verifying whether user's location is within area where the use of the media content is permitted; verifying whether the user is authorized by the content owner to receive the media content and allowing the user to resume the use of media content once the user passes the verification. |
| US09027041B2 |
Turn table for spindle motor
A turn table of a spindle motor is provided, wherein an outer diameter of a vertical portion at the disk insertion unit facing an inner periphery of a small-diameter disk is smaller by 0.01% to 0.15% than the inner periphery of the small-diameter disk to enable a chucking of the small-diameter disk having an inner diameter of an inner periphery smaller than 15 mm. |
| US09027040B2 |
Optical disc drive configured to discharge static electricity
Provided is an optical disc drive that may discharge static electricity externally. The optical disc drive may include a step motor that is configured to move an optical pickup back and forth and a cover disposed below the optical pickup. In one aspect, the cover includes an electrostatic discharge mechanism for moving static electricity generated on the step motor through the cover. |
| US09027034B2 |
Communication among execution threads of at least one electronic device
A method of communication in at least one electronic device is presented. In the method, a first execution thread and a second execution thread are created in the at least one electronic device. Also created is a message service for receiving messages for the first thread. A message to be transferred from the second thread to the message service of the first thread is generated. One of multiple data transfer mechanisms is selected for transferring the message from the second thread to the message service of the first thread based on a relationship between the first and second threads. This relationship may be one in which the first and second threads are executing within a single process, within different processes of the same device, or within different devices. The message is transferred to the message service of the first thread using the selected data transfer mechanism and processed in the first thread. |
| US09027033B1 |
Administering message acknowledgements in a parallel computer
Administering message acknowledgements in a parallel computer that includes compute nodes, with each compute node including a processor and a messaging accelerator, includes: storing in a list, by a processor of a compute node, a message descriptor describing a message and an acknowledgement request descriptor describing a request for an acknowledgement of receipt of the message; processing, by a messaging accelerator of the compute node, the list, including transmitting, to a target compute node, the message described by the message descriptor and transmitting, to the target compute node, the request described by the acknowledgement request descriptor; receiving, by the messaging accelerator from the target compute node, an acknowledgement of receipt of the message, including notifying the processor of receipt of the acknowledgement; and removing, by the processor from the list, the message descriptor and the acknowledgment request descriptor. |
| US09027031B2 |
Allowing inter-process communication via file system filter
In one embodiment, a method allows an application running in a first process to communicate with a second process. A file system filter driver receives a command from the application for a file. The file system filter driver is configured to process file system commands. The file system filter driver determines that the command is for an inter-process communication with a service running in the second process based on the command being for the file. Then, the file system filter driver sends the command to the service running in the second process where the command is processed by the service. A response from the service is received based on the command being processed by the service and the file system filter driver sends the response to the application. |
| US09027025B2 |
Real-time database exception monitoring tool using instance eviction data
Techniques for monitoring resources of a computer system are provided. A monitoring process collects and reports utilization data for one or more resources of a computer system, such as CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network I/O. Instead of reporting just an average of the collected data over a period of time (e.g., 10 seconds), the monitoring process at least reports individually collected resource utilization values. If one or more of the utilization values exceed specified thresholds for the respective resources, then an alert may be generated. In one approach, the monitoring process is made a real-time priority process in the computer system to ensure that the memory used by the monitoring process is not swapped out of memory. Also, being a real-time priority process ensures that the monitoring process obtains a CPU in order collect resource utilization data even when the computer system is in a starvation mode. |
| US09027017B2 |
Methods and apparatus for movement of virtual resources within a data center environment
In one embodiment, an apparatus can include a monitoring module configured to send an indicator representing that performance of a virtual resource satisfies a threshold condition. The apparatus can also include a management module configured to move a set of virtual resources including the virtual resource from a first portion of data center hardware resources to a second portion of data center hardware resources mutually exclusive from the first portion of data center hardware resources in response to the indicator. The management module can be configured to define the set of virtual resources based on an operational relationship between the virtual resource and the remaining virtual resources included in the set of virtual resources. |
| US09027015B2 |
Interactive communication system having an integrated key drive system
A device and method of connecting an interactive communication system to a processing device. The device is a cable system that includes first and second ends. The first end of the cable system has a leg connector, while the second end of the connector system has first and second arm connectors. The method implements the cable system to load or run software onto the processing device, and includes connecting the leg connector to an interactive communication system; connecting the first arm connector having a memory device to the processing device, wherein the memory device includes predetermined software; loading/running the software on the processing device; disconnecting the first arm connector having the memory device from the processing device; and connecting a second arm connector to the processing device. |
| US09027014B2 |
Updating firmware compatibility data
A computer program product including computer usable program code embodied on a tangible computer readable storage medium, wherein the computer program product includes computer usable program code for downloading a candidate version of a firmware image for a particular product, computer usable program code for updating incomplete firmware compatibility metadata by downloading additional firmware compatibility metadata for the particular product, and computer usable program code for using the updated firmware compatibility metadata to determine whether the candidate version of the firmware image is compatibility with a current version of a firmware image that is installed within the particular product. |
| US09027013B2 |
Control program updating device and storage medium for storing a control-program updating program
A control program updating device includes: a divider that divides each control program into one or more split control programs, based on a program capacity that each of a high-volume paper feeding unit and a multiple post-processing unit can update in one updating operation; and a transmit controller that allows a communication interface to transmit a set of split control programs for each unit produced by the divider to the respective units in a predetermined order and, during updating of a split control program for one unit, transmit a split control program to the other unit in the following order. |
| US09027011B1 |
Using method-profiling to dynamically tune a virtual machine for responsiveness
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that profiles software code to dynamically tune a virtual machine for responsiveness and/or throughput. First, the system profiles software code to track a need for a higher level of responsiveness and/or throughput. The system then gathers statistics for system behavior through the profiling techniques while executing the profiled software code, and uses these statistics to dynamically tune a virtual machine. |
| US09027007B2 |
Reducing excessive compilation times
In one example, a device includes one or more processors configured to determine an allocated time for execution of an optimization pass for optimizing code for a software program, execute at least some instructions of the optimization pass on the code, and, in response to determining that an actual time for execution of the optimization pass has exceeded the allocated time for execution, preventing execution of subsequent instructions of the optimization pass. |
| US09027002B2 |
Method of converting source code and source code conversion program
A method of converting a source code for converting a source code of software to an inspection code by using a computer, including the steps of: inputting a source code of software; inputting a plurality of different conversion rules; inputting a nonfunctional rule that is a constraint relating to process performance; and converting the source code to a nonfunctional inspection code written in an input language of a validation tool by the plurality of different conversion rules and the nonfunctional rule. |
| US09026999B2 |
Media playback apparatus capable of testing a user application, and method for testing a user application using same
The present invention relates to a media playback apparatus capable of testing a user application, and to a method for testing a user application using the same. According to the present invention, the media playback apparatus tests the user application which is generated by executing a developer application in a computing apparatus, wherein the computing apparatus is connected to the media playback apparatus through a network. Thus, applications stored in a plurality of computing apparatuses can be tested using a single media playback apparatus. |
| US09026997B2 |
Systems and methods for executing object-oriented programming code invoking pre-existing objects
Methods, computer-readable media, and systems are provided for executing programming code. In one embodiment, a server may store running objects to be used by the programming code. The server may provide a code development console through which the programming code may be input at a remote terminal. The server may receive the programming code inputted into the code development console, execute the programming code by using operations of the running objects, and transmit an execution result of the programming code to the remote terminal for display in the code development console. |
| US09026993B2 |
Immutable types in imperitive language
An imperative framework having a more than one type is defined. At least one of the types is an immutable type, and the immutable type has at least one immutable field. |
| US09026992B2 |
Folded views in development environment
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to folded views for a development environment. In aspects, a software development environment may display a code segment that includes references to other code segments or other data. A developer may select a reference and indicate that a folded view is to be shown for the data corresponding to the reference. In response, the software development environment may obtain the data corresponding to the folded view and display the data inline with the code segment. |
| US09026991B2 |
Customizable financial institution application interface
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for a customizable financial application. This invention allows a user to customize an application, such as an application for a mobile smart phone, to display information or perform actions using data stored by a financial institution, including data about the customer and more general financial data. |
| US09026982B2 |
Wiring board design system and wiring board design method
An object of the present invention is to provide wiring board design system and wiring board design method to determine a component and a wiring pattern in real-time when designing a wiring on a circuit board. The wiring board design system provides a cloud service for a terminal which is used by users via a network. When to arrange components on the circuit board, while pushing out automatically wirings which are overlapped with the components on the arranging position, the wiring board design system secures a space on that can arrange the component. The wiring processing is performed automatically and the fine adjustment such as rotation, movement of arranged components is performed automatically if necessary. The processing for equalization is performed so as to be the equal wiring density on the circuit board. |
| US09026981B2 |
Dielectric reliability assessment for advanced semiconductors
Embodiments relate to methods, computer systems and computer program products for performing a dielectric reliability assessment for an advanced semiconductor. Embodiments include receiving data associated with a test of a macro of the advanced semiconductor to a point of dielectric breakdown. Embodiments also include scaling the data for the macro down to a reference area and extracting a parameter for a Weibull distribution from the scaled down data for the reference area. Embodiments further include deriving a cluster factor (α) from the scaled down data for the reference area and projecting a failure rate for a larger area of the advanced semiconductor based on the extracted parameter, the cluster factor and the recorded data associated with the dielectric breakdown of the macro. |
| US09026977B2 |
Power rail layout for dense standard cell library
A method includes electrically connecting a plurality of cells of a standard cell library to a power rail. A contact area is deposited to connect a first active area and a second active area of a cell of a plurality cells. The first area and the second area are located on opposite sides of the rail and electrically connected to different drains. The contact area is electrically connected to the power rail using a via. The contact area is masked to remove a portion of the contact area to electrically separate the first active are from the second active area. |
| US09026975B2 |
Semiconductor integrated circuit, method of designing the same, and method of fabricating the same
A semiconductor integrated circuit designing method capable of minimizing a parasitic capacitance generated by an overhead in conductive lines, especially a gate line, a semiconductor integrated circuit according to the designing method, and a fabricating method thereof are provided. A method of designing a semiconductor integrated circuit having a FinFET architecture, includes: performing a pre-simulation of the semiconductor integrated circuit to be designed; designing a layout of components of the semiconductor integrated circuit based on a result of the pre-simulation, the components comprising first and second device areas and a first conductive line extending across the first and second device areas; modifying a first cutting area, that is arranged between the first and second device areas and electrically cuts the first conductive line, according to at least one design rule to minimize an overhead of the first conductive line created by the first cutting area. |
| US09026973B2 |
System and method for arbitrary metal spacing for self-aligned double patterning
An integrated circuit includes a first conductive structure of a device configured to have a first voltage potential, a second conductive structure of the device configured to have a second voltage potential that is different than the first voltage potential, and a peacekeeper structure disposed between and separating the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure. The peacekeeper structure is separated from at least one of the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure by a fixed spacing distance for conductive lines for a self-aligned double patterning (“SADP”) process from the integrated circuit was formed. |
| US09026972B2 |
Solid-state imaging device, camera, and design method for solid-state imaging device
A solid-state imaging device including two semiconductor substrates arranged in layers is provided. Each semiconductor substrate has a semiconductor region in which a circuit constituting a part of a pixel array is formed. The circuits in the two semiconductor substrates are electrically connected to each other. Each semiconductor substrate includes one or more contact plugs for supplying a voltage to the semiconductor region. The number of the contact plugs of one semiconductor substrate in the pixel array is different from the number of the contact plugs of the other semiconductor substrate in the pixel array. |
| US09026970B2 |
Prioritized design for manufacturing virtualization with design rule checking filtering
An approach is provided to generate a number of virtualized circuit designs by applying design-for-manufacturing (DFM) processes to a circuit design. The virtualized circuit designs are checked using design rule checks (DRCs), with the checking resulting in a design rule error quantity that corresponds to each of the virtualized circuit designs. One of the virtualized circuit designs is selected for use in manufacturing the circuit design with the selection based each of the design's design rule error quantities. |
| US09026967B1 |
Method and apparatus for designing a system on multiple field programmable gate array device types
A method for designing a system to be implemented on a target device includes generating a register transfer language (RTL) representation of the system from a description of the system without pipelined delays. The RTL representation of the system includes pipelined delays to facilitate timing of the system as implemented on a target device identified by a designer. |
| US09026966B1 |
Co-simulation methodology to address performance and runtime challenges of gate level simulations with, SDF timing using emulators
The present patent document relates to a method and apparatus for more efficiently simulating a circuit design (DUT), making use of a hardware functional verification device such as a processor-based emulator. A set of linked databases are compiled for the DUT, one for hardware emulation (without timing information for the DUT) and one for software simulation (including timing information) that remain synchronized during runtime. The compiled design is run in a hardware emulator during an initialization/configuration phase and the state saved. The state is then swapped to a software simulator where timing information, such as SDF timing, may be honored during the second part of the run and the user's test bench stimuli applied to the design. |
| US09026964B2 |
Intelligent metamodel integrated Verilog-AMS for fast and accurate analog block design exploration
A method for modeling a circuit comprising storing a plurality of design variable ranges for a circuit component in a non-transient electronic data memory. Performing transistor-level simulations at a plurality of sample points for the circuit component to generate a plurality of design variable samples for the circuit component. Storing a neural network architecture in the non-transient electronic data memory that models the plurality of design variable samples for the circuit component. Storing a performance metric metamodel and a circuit parameter metamodel generated using Verilog-AMS. |
| US09026960B1 |
Systems and methods for lithography-aware floorplanning
The present invention is directed towards designing integrated circuit and provides systems and methods for lithography-aware floorplanning. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for circuit floorplanning is provided. The method comprises generating a floorplan through a floorplanner, performing a lithography-analysis within the floorplanner on at least a portion of the floorplan, and generating one or more violations that result from the lithography-analysis. Some embodiment, in addition to viewing a floorplan, further comprise of modifying the floorplan. Furthermore, some embodiments provide a method that further comprises fixing the violations that result from the lithography analysis. |
| US09026954B2 |
Surface topography enhanced pattern (STEP) matching
A design or lithographic enhancement process, a method for forming a device based on the lithographic enhancement process and a system for pattern enhancement are presented. The process includes processing a design data file. The design data file includes information of design layers in an integrated circuit (IC). Processing the design data file includes analyzing the design data file and patterns in the design data file are enhanced taken into consideration topography information of design layers corresponding to masks of the IC. |
| US09026953B2 |
Compression method and system for use with multi-patterning
A method comprises (a) providing an integrated circuit (IC) layout comprising data representing a plurality of circuit patterns to be formed on or in a single layer of an IC by multi-patterning; (b) dividing the plurality of circuit patterns into two or more groups; (c) assigning the circuit patterns within each group to a respective mask to provide mask assignment data, for forming each group of circuit patterns on or in the single layer of the IC; (d) compressing the mask assignment data; and (e) storing the compressed mask assignment data to a non-transitory machine readable storage medium for use by an electronic design automation tool configured for reconstructing the mask assignment data from the compressed data. |
| US09026948B2 |
Multi-faceted relationship hubs
Multi-faceted relationship hubs can support browsing an extensible set of relationship types from within a single tool window. A user can switch between relationship types within a single tool window without disrupting user flow by having to change context in a plurality of tool windows. Multiple instances of relationship hubs can be created. Browsing navigation history can be stored, allowing a user to maintain and reacquire relationship contexts. A user can preview the content of one or more files without opening the file. |
| US09026947B2 |
Mobile terminal and method for displaying an image in a mobile terminal
A mobile terminal is provided that includes a camera module for capturing an image; a position-location module for obtaining first information regarding a current location of the mobile terminal; a display unit for displaying the captured image and a viewpoint indicator on the captured image, the viewpoint indicator displayed at a point corresponding to the obtained first information and indicating a direction; a user input unit for receiving an input of a shift command signal for shifting the display of the viewpoint indicator; and a controller for controlling the display unit to shift the display of the viewpoint indicator to a point corresponding to the shift command signal and to display second information regarding at least one entity oriented about the mobile terminal along the indicated direction. |
| US09026946B2 |
Method and apparatus for displaying an image
An electronic device and a method of operation thereof for facilitating the provision of an image as a background wallpaper of a user interface for display on a display of an electronic device, the device being configured to display the user interface and wallpaper in first and second different orientations during use, comprising: generating, based on the image, a first thumbnail representation of the appearance of the display having the image as the background wallpaper in a first orientation; generating, based on the image, a second thumbnail representation of the appearance of the display having the image as the background wallpaper in a second orientation; and simultaneously displaying on the display the first and second thumbnails. |
| US09026942B2 |
Song lyric processing with user interaction
A computer-implemented system (and method and computer readable storage medium) are disclosed for processing interactions with song lyrics. The system is configured to provide for display on a screen of a computing device the song lyrics. The system detects a selection of a segment of the song lyrics and provides for display a menu of options for interacting with the selected segment of the song lyrics. The system receives a selection of an option from the menu of options and updates, in a user interaction database, a data field corresponding to the selected segment with the selected option from the menu of options. The system executes the selected option from the menu of options. |
| US09026940B2 |
Mobile terminal and method of managing object related information therein
The mobile terminal includes a wireless communication unit configured to receive terminal position information and object related information of at least one object corresponding to the terminal position information; a display module configured to display at least one object indicator indicating the at least one object and display a storage target object indicator region on a background image corresponding to the terminal position information; a user input unit configured to receive a selection of an object indicator; a memory configured to store object related information; and a controller configured to control the components of the mobile terminal. The display module is further configured to display an identifier corresponding to the selected object indicator within the storage target object indicator region, and display an object item list including an object item corresponding to the stored object related information. |
| US09026939B2 |
Automatically switching between input modes for a user interface
A system and machine-implemented method for automatically switching between input modes for a user interface. A user interface is displayed in a first input mode for a first input type. A determination is made that a predetermined event has occurred, wherein the predetermined event is of a type other than the first input type or a second input type. In response to the determination, the user interface is switched from the first input mode for the first input type to a second input mode for the second input type. |
| US09026937B2 |
Systems and methods for launching applications in a multi-screen device
Embodiments are described for handling the launching of applications in a multi-screen device. In embodiments, a first touch sensitive display of a first screen receives input to launch an application. In response, the application is launched. A determination is made as to whether the first touch sensitive display already has windows in its stack. If there are no windows in the stack of the first touch sensitive display, a new window of the first application is displayed on the first touch sensitive display. If there are windows in the stack, a determination is made whether a second display has windows in its stack. If not, the new window is displayed on the second display. If the second display also has windows in its stack, the new window will be displayed on the first touch sensitive display. |
| US09026931B2 |
Cross-browser “drag-and-drop” library
Technologies are described herein for implementing a cross-browser drag-and-drop library. The drag-and-drop library creates a draggable object corresponding to a drag source element and a droppable object corresponding to a drop target element defined in a webpage. The draggable object and droppable object are each assigned a link key value. A user-defined data structure populated with data regarding the drag source element may also be assigned to the draggable object. A browser event indicating a drag-and-drop operation between the drag source and the drop target is intercepted, and the drag-and-drop library determines whether the link key value assigned to the corresponding draggable and droppable objects are the same. If the link key values are the same, the drag-and-drop library generates an event associated with the droppable object to facilitate an application-related operation associated with the drag-and-drop operation using the data in the user-defined data structure. |
| US09026928B2 |
Graphical user interface layout
Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems receive user input to move, resize, or add a first user interface object to a first location in a user interface window. The user interface window includes a second user interface object in a second location. In response to the user input, constraints are generated based upon the first location and the second location. The constraints define a size or a position of the first user interface object relative to the second user interface object. The first user interface object is displayed within the user interface according to the determined constraints. |
| US09026927B2 |
Biometric monitoring device with contextually- or environmentally-dependent display
A biometric monitoring device with a display is provided. The display may, in response to receiving page advance requests from a user, advance through a plurality of different data display pages, at least some of which show aspects of biometric data recorded by the device. The biometric monitoring device may also, based on the biometric data, modify the sequential display order of the data display pages. In some implementations, a biometric monitoring device integrated into a wristband may be configured to turn a display of the biometric monitoring device on and display the time in response to biometric sensors of the biometric monitoring device detecting motion of the wearer's forearm consistent with moving the forearm into a watch-viewing position. |
| US09026924B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for moving electronic windows between displays
Methods, systems, and devices are provided for moving electronic windows between multiple electronic displays. In one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of displays can each be configured to display a portion of a desktop. A duplicate can be created of a window displayed on a first one of the displays. In response to an instruction to move the window from the first one of the displays to a second one of the displays, the duplicate can be programmatically moved on the second one of the displays in unison with movement of the window on the first one of the displays. |
| US09026923B2 |
Drag/flick gestures in user interface
The disclosed method and device are directed to navigation, by a dual display communication device, through display objects. |
| US09026921B2 |
Intelligent workspace
Described herein is a technology for collaboration. In accordance with some implementations, the workspace tool is adapted to cooperate with an electronic communication system. Electronic communications related to the workspace tool are stored in a repository and are associated with respective workspaces. The workspace tool allows participants of a workspace to access all information related to the workspace. |
| US09026916B2 |
User interface for managing questions and answers across multiple social media data sources
A method for managing user-generated questions and answers across multiple social media data sources can begin with the receiving of query parameters, including a user-entered question, via the user interface of a social media Q&A manage. Social media data sources can be queried for knowledge related to the user-entered question. When knowledge related to the user-entered question exists, the existing related knowledge can be organized and presented in the user interface according to a determined answer quality. When knowledge related to the user-entered question does not exist or is deemed unsatisfactory by a user, the user-entered question can be automatically submitted to applicable social media data sources by the social media Q&A manager on behalf of the user. A status of the submitted user-entered question can be monitored. When the status of the submitted user-entered question changes, the method can be re-executed at the querying step. |
| US09026911B2 |
System and method for enabling review of a digital multimedia presentation and redirection therefrom
There is presented a system for providing a digital multimedia presentation. The system comprises a presentation server; a presentation content database accessible through the presentation server, the presentation content database configured to store a plurality of contents including the digital multimedia presentation, a plurality of digital media contents and a plurality of advertising contents; and a review and redirection application configured to determine at least one of the plurality of digital multimedia contents as an alternative to the digital multimedia presentation, and provide a review and redirection pane integrated with a contextual background corresponding to the digital multimedia presentation; the review and redirection pane configured to enable play of the digital multimedia presentation, redirection to the at least one of the plurality of digital multimedia contents, and selection of at least one of the plurality of advertising contents associated with the digital multimedia presentation. |
| US09026910B2 |
Dynamic help information
Dynamic help information is provided by receiving unit, configured to receive at least one operation of a user and to obtain the user's operation history, where the operation history includes at least one operation; a determining unit, configured to determine the corresponding help information according to the user's operation history; and an information obtaining unit, configured to obtain said corresponding help information. Assistance in providing help information is also provided, comprising: an operation capturing unit, configured to capture and send at least one operation of a user; and an information displaying unit, configured to receive and display the help information corresponding to the user's operation history, where the operation history includes at least one operation. With the apparatuses and method of this invention, the pertinent help information can be dynamically provided for users according to user's operation history. |
| US09026906B2 |
Output preview for a user interface
A method and system to generate a user interface for an application, the user interface including a plurality of screen items, and each screen item being rendered based on associated screen item data. An output preview is generated and includes at least one preview item representative of a corresponding one of the plurality of screen items. Each preview item in the output preview is linked to the screen item data associated with the corresponding screen item, and is rendered in the output preview based on the linked screen item data. |
| US09026905B2 |
Customization of mobile applications using web-based technology
In one embodiment, receiving, at a first computing device from a second computing device, a request for a view of a user interface of a native application executing on the second computing device, wherein the view includes one or more first user interface components; determining, by the first computing device, a user agent type of the second computing device; selecting, by the first computing device, one or more second user-interface components to be included in the view based on the user agent type of the second computing device; generating, by the first computing device, code implementing a structured document that represents the view, wherein the structured document comprises the one or more first user-interface components and the one or more second user-interface components; and transmitting, from the first computing device to the second computing device, the code. |
| US09026904B2 |
Automatic modification of cascading style sheets for isolation and coexistence
Cascading style sheet rules are managed by identifying a markup page of content items and designating a plurality of super-themes using markup elements. Super-themes associate at least one content item of the markup page with a corresponding cascading style sheet class. Cascading style sheet rules are further managed by loading a common cascading style sheet and automatically modifying the common cascading style sheet to use each super-theme as a parent selector for at least one cascading style sheet rule applied to at least one content item within the markup element associated with the super-theme. |
| US09026903B1 |
Abstract syntax tree interpreter for generating a valid HTML document
A system, method, and a computer-readable medium for generating a valid HTML document. The method includes receiving a request from a browser and, in response, providing an abstract syntax tree, the abstract syntax tree including a plurality of nodes, where each node represents an element in a template file. The method also includes, traversing the abstract syntax tree, and for each node in the tree determining a type of the node and performing an action based on the node type. The method further includes generating the valid HTML document based on the plurality of actions and sending the valid HTML document for display to a browser. |
| US09026901B2 |
Viewing annotations across multiple applications
Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for viewing annotations created for data objects appearing in a data source using a second application configured to access and view the data source. Some embodiments present users viewing a data source with an indication of data objects in the data source that have been by other applications accessing the data source. An annotation system may use a mapping component to transform a set of parameters suitable for the first application to identify an annotated data object into a set of parameters suitable for the second application to view an annotated data object in a common data source. |
| US09026900B1 |
Invisible overlay for dynamic annotation
Methods and systems for dynamically annotating a web-based document are disclosed. An example method includes receiving from a user an indication of a selected portion of a web-based document to be annotated, and receiving a user selection of an editing function to be applied to the document. An annotation window overlaying the selected portion of the document is generated and an annotation to the selected portion of the document using the selected editing function is captured in the overlaid annotation window. The annotation in the overlaid annotation window is mapped to the selected portion of the web-based document underneath the annotation window, and the annotated content and corresponding mapping information are stored in a computing device. Upon receiving a request for the web-based document which has been annotated, the web-based document is provided along with a new overlaid annotation window incorporating the stored annotated content based on the mapping information. |
| US09026899B2 |
User interface including field explorer listing available fields for population
A user interface features a field explorer component comprising a list of available fields in a stored document. Certain embodiments may present the field explorer in conjunction with an existing transaction interface. In one operational mode, information may be input by selecting values from a drop menu associated with one field of the field explorer. The corresponding field of the transaction interface may be indicated (e.g. with highlighting), with the user being allowed to click/drag/drop selected data from the field explorer to that indicated field. Some embodiments may dispense with displaying the transaction interface, presenting the field explorer instead alongside a symbolic representation of a document container. In this operational mode, the user pulls the desired data from the field explorer into the container representation. If the document is persisted (e.g. as a file or on a database), an output representation (e.g. PDF) may be generated and stored. |
| US09026896B2 |
Method and apparatus of physically moving a portable unit to view composite webpages of different websites
A composite webpage contains several webpages coupled together appearing as a separate image. Demarcation lines are used to isolate the boundaries of the edges of each individual webpage. The demarcation lines form block-like geometry. Each block contains one webpage. As the user moves the portable unit, the background composite webpage slides across the screen of the portable device. To the user, the background composite webpage appears stationary as if the screen of the portable unit is transparent. These features are advantageous to social websites, ease of portable device use, in the visitation of websites and email servers. This has several benefits since now relative distances and angular displacements within the plane between objects that are outside of the range of the screen of the handheld unit can be immediately be located and placed into view on the screen of a portable unit. |
| US09026895B2 |
Flash memory controllers and error detection methods
A flash memory controller includes a read/write unit, a state machine, a processing unit, and an auxiliary unit. The read/write unit is connected to a flash memory and performs a writing command or a reading command. The state machine is configured to determine a state of the flash memory controller. The processing unit is connected to the read/write unit and the state machine and configured to control the read/write unit. The auxiliary unit is connected to a first data line and a second data line and the processing unit and configured to receive and store a string output from the processing unit. The auxiliary unit outputs the string through the first and second data lines when the flash memory controller completes a writing data transmission. |
| US09026892B2 |
Memory management method, storage device, and computer with the same
A storage device includes a nonvolatile memory, a volatile memory, and a memory controller. The volatile memory includes a free block management table, and a worn block management table. If the number of free blocks is equal to or larger than a threshold value 1, and errors of the number of equal to or larger than a threshold value 2 but smaller than a threshold value 3 are included in the data read from the nonvolatile memory, the memory controller registers the block in the worn block management table as a worn block. If the number of free blocks becomes smaller than the threshold value 1, the memory controller registers the worn block registered in the worn block management table in the free block management table as the free block. |
| US09026890B2 |
Memory with guard value dependent error correction
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, and apparatuses related to calculating an error correction code for a program page dependent on guard values that correspond to words of the program page. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US09026888B2 |
Method, system and apparatus for providing access to error correction information
Techniques and mechanisms to facilitate data error detection by a memory controller. In an embodiment, the memory controller calculates, for each of a plurality of data blocks, a respective result based on a first metadata value and data of that data block, where the first metadata value describes a characteristic which is common to each of the plurality of data blocks. With each such calculated result, the memory controller further performs a respective error detection analysis, wherein such analysis is based on a retrieved error correction code for a corresponding one of the plurality of data blocks. In another embodiment, a single version of the metadata value is stored by the memory controller, where the single version of the metadata value is made available to facilitate error detection for any of the plurality of data blocks. |
| US09026883B2 |
Decoding apparatus with adaptive control over external buffer interface and turbo decoder and related decoding method thereof
A decoding apparatus has an on-chip buffer, an external buffer interface, and a turbo decoder. The on-chip buffer is arranged for buffering each code block to be decoded. The external buffer interface is arranged for accessing an off-chip buffer. The turbo decoder is arranged for decoding a specific code block read from the on-chip buffer. The specific code block is not transmitted from the on-chip buffer to the off-chip buffer via the external buffer interface unless decoding fail of the specific code block is identified. |
| US09026877B2 |
Transmitting apparatus, receiving apparatus, transmission method, and reception method
In a communication system in which propagation path error tolerance is improved by switching the modulation method or error correction method adaptively according to the state of the propagation path, signals MX, MY, CX, and CY indicating the modulation method and error correction method used by the transmitting side are transmitted arranged at discrete locations within the same frame. By this means, the possibility of discretely arranged signals MX and MY, or CX and CY, both degrading is made low even if the transmit signal experiences fading or propagation path fluctuations. As a result, it is possible for the modulation method information signal and/or error correction method information signal to be restored correctly on the receiving side. |
| US09026876B2 |
Pattern-dependent short media defect detection
Systems and methods for computing sign disagreement between signals may implement one or more operations including, but not limited to: receiving an extrinsic log likelihood ratio (LLR) value; incrementing a sign-disagreement counter according to a sign disagreement between the extrinsic LLR value and an a priori LLR value; providing a value of the sign-disagreement counter to a binary short media defect (SMD) detector; and detecting one or more consecutive sign disagreements between an extrinsic output of a detector and an extrinsic output of a decoder. |
| US09026875B2 |
Multiple-capture DFT system for detecting or locating crossing clock-domain faults during self-test or scan-test
A method for providing ordered capture clocks to detect or locate faults within N clock domains and faults crossing any two clock domains in an integrated circuit or circuit assembly in scan-test or self-test mode, where N>1, each clock domain having one capture clock and a plurality of scan cells, each capture clock comprising a plurality of capture clock pulses; said method comprising: (a) generating and shifting-in N test stimuli to all said scan cells within said N clock domains in said integrated circuit or circuit assembly during a shift-in operation; (b) applying an ordered sequence of capture clocks to all said scan cells within said N clock domains, the ordered sequence of capture clocks comprising at least a plurality of capture clock pulses from two or more selected capture clocks placed in a sequential order such that all clock domains are never triggered simultaneously during a capture operation; and (c) analyzing output responses of all said scan cells to locate any faults therein. |
| US09026872B2 |
Flexible sized die for use in multi-die integrated circuit
An integrated circuit (IC) structure can include a first die and a second die. The second die can include a first base unit and a second base unit. Each of the first base unit and the second base unit is self-contained and no signals pass between the first base unit and the second base unit within the second die. The IC structure can include an interposer. The interposer includes a first plurality of inter-die wires coupling the first die to the first base unit, a second plurality of inter-die wires coupling the first die to the second base unit, and a third plurality of inter-die wires coupling the first base unit to the second base unit. |
| US09026866B2 |
Method and system for realtime detection of stack frame corruption during nested procedure calls
The present disclosure relates to some aspects relate to a method for detecting stack memory corruption. In some embodiments, the method comprises determining an expected memory range of a data element that is to be written to a stack memory by tracking changes to a stack pointer. The determined memory range is stored in a stack object database. Upon receiving a stack memory access related instruction (e.g., LOAD/STORE instruction or arithmetic instruction operating on memory addresses) to write data to the stack memory, an address of the memory location to be accessed is determined. If the address falls within the expected memory range, no stack corruption is present. However, if the address falls outside of the expected memory range, stack corruption is present. Therefore, the present method provides for real time detection of corruption (e.g., overrun and underrun errors) in stack memory. |
| US09026864B2 |
Offloading health-checking policy
Methods and systems for offloading health-checking policy in a distributed management environment are provided. A failure policy is received at a node of a cloud from a cloud health monitor. The node transmits a notification to a health monitor of the node that the node has failed when the failure policy is satisfied. The node reports at least one fault based on the satisfied failure policy to the cloud health monitor. |
| US09026861B2 |
Debug trace stream timestamping using downstream correlation
A method of correlating the timing of multiple interleaved trace data streams. A Time Stamp Trace stream logic monitors the event trace stream for a synchronization point. When a synchronization point is detected a time stamp value is inserted into the trace stream along with any relevant identification markers available in the detected synchronization point. |
| US09026859B1 |
Safer mechanism for using pointers to code
Systems, methods, and computer storage mediums are provided for mitigating damage to data caused by a computer process having a corrupted pointer. An exemplary method includes receiving a pointer to a memory address. The pointer is received in conjunction with a command of the computer process to access data stored at the memory address, where the data is intended to be stored in a memory segment that allows for read-only access. The memory segment that includes the memory address is analyzed to determine a modification state for the memory segment, where the modification state indicates the type of access that the memory segment allows. The computer process is halted when the modification state indicates that the memory segment allows for other than read-only access. |
| US09026858B2 |
Testing server, information processing system, and testing method
A testing server performs a test to check whether servers properly execute failover. The testing server includes a generation unit, a transmitting unit, a testing unit, a restoring unit, a judgment unit, and a power control unit. The generation unit generates an image file of an OS. The transmitting unit transmits the image file to to-be-tested servers. The testing unit injects a simulated fault into a server among the servers to which the image file is transmitted and performs a test. The restoring unit, each time the testing unit performs a test, restores a status of the to-be-tested server to a pre-failover status. The judgment unit judges whether the restoring unit properly restores the status. The power control unit, when the judgment unit judges that the status of the to-be-tested server is not properly restored, turns off power of the to-be-tested server and turns on the power again. |
| US09026857B2 |
Method and system for postponed error code checks
According to some embodiments, a system and method for determining a value for an error code for a program operation; determining whether the operation supports postponing a determination of an occurrence of an error for the operation; proceeding to evaluate a next operation in an instance the operation does support postponing the determination of an occurrence of an error for the operation; and checking the error code for the operation in an instance the operation does not support postponing the determination of an occurrence of an error for the operation. |
| US09026854B2 |
Method of testing universal flash storage (UFS) interface and memory device implementing method of testing UFS interface
A method is provided for performing a self-test on a memory device in a test mode, where the memory device includes a universal flash storage (UFS) link layer and a UFS physical layer having a transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The method includes generating a first signal; sending the first signal from a test unit through the UFS link layer to the transmitting unit in the UFS physical layer to be transmitted to the receiving unit; receiving a second signal at the test unit from the receiving unit in the UFS physical layer through the UFS link layer, the second signal being the first signal received by the receiving unit; and testing an operation performed by at least one of the UFS physical layer and the UFS link layer based on the first signal and the second signal. |
| US09026851B2 |
System and method for intelligent troubleshooting of in-service customer experience issues in communication networks
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for improving customer experience through real time troubleshooting in relation to customer experience management. In one embodiment, a proactive customer experience management method is disclosed, comprising: obtaining a performance-indicating alert (PA); identifying relevant alerts from the alert database in absence of possible fault condition from the PA; determining a possible problem condition from the PA and identified relevant alerts; raising trace trigger for gathering relevant trace data; determining specific problem condition and relevant cause, based on gathered trace data and relevant data from PM/FM, CDR, OSS systems; determining appropriate recommendation for resolution of the determined specific problem condition; updating a user interface dashboard using the determination of the root cause of the possible problem and the recommendation for resolution of the possible problem; and updating new knowledge into a knowledge base with problem-context, resolution, relevant adjustments to alerts, thresholds and rules. |
| US09026847B2 |
Hardware based redundant multi-threading inside a GPU for improved reliability
A system and method for verifying computation output using computer hardware are provided. Instances of computation are generated and processed on hardware-based processors. As instances of computation are processed, each instance of computation receives a load accessible to other instances of computation. Instances of output are generated by processing the instances of computation. The instances of output are verified against each other in a hardware based processor to ensure accuracy of the output. |
| US09026842B2 |
Selective fault recovery of subsystems
Various embodiments are described herein with regards to performing a selective fault recovery for an electronic device having a plurality of subsystems in which one of the subsystems has a fault. The selective fault recovery techniques described herein allow a user to use non-faulty subsystem of the electronic device while selective fault recovery is being conducted on the subsystem having the fault. |
| US09026841B1 |
Coordinated and device-distributed detection of abnormal network device operation
Techniques for coordinated and device-distributed detection of abnormal network device operation are provided. In some embodiments, a method may include identifying a suspicious activity condition associated with a suspect network device. The suspicious activity condition may also be associated with the device itself. Activity of the network device may be detected and analyzed, including additional data corresponding to the activity from one or more other network devices in the same network. In response to determining that the suspicious activity condition is satisfied, an alert communication can be transmitted that identifies the suspect network device. When the activity is associated with the device itself, a local operation at the network device may be changed. |
| US09026838B2 |
Computer system, host-bus-adaptor control method, and program thereof
A computer system includes: a first HBA that constitutes an operational path and on which a first PCI/PCIe-bus expansion card having a PCI PM function, which is a power saving function, is mounted; and a second HBA that constitutes a standby path and on which a second PCI/PCIe-bus expansion card having the PCI PM function is mounted; and a control section that controls the first HBA and the second HBA. The control section first uses the operational path by setting the first PCI/PCIe-bus expansion card to an active state. When a failure occurs in the operational path, the control section performs control such that communication recovery processing for the operational path is applied to the first HBA and further the second PCI/PCIe-bus expansion card of the second HBA is changed from a power saving state to which the second PCI/PCIe-bus expansion card has been first set, to an active state. When the communication recovery processing ends unsuccessfully, the control section performs communication with the I/O device by using the second PCI/PCIe-bus expansion card of the second HBA. |
| US09026837B2 |
Resource aware placement of applications in clusters
Placing an application on a node in a cluster. A method includes detecting an unexpected event indicating that an application should be placed on a node in the cluster. Real time information about resource utilization on one or more nodes in the cluster is received. Based on the real time information, a determination of a node to place the application is made. The application is placed on the determined node. |
| US09026834B2 |
Communication entity with timing generator coupled via a digital protocol to sample-driven further communication entity
An embodiment of the invention provides a communication device (100) for processing data samples and comprises a communication entity (102) and a further communication entity (104) communicatively coupled to the communication entity (102) with a digital interface. The communication entity (102) comprises a timing generation unit (106) adapted for generating real-time related timing information for operating hardware components of the communication entity (102) when processing data samples. The further communication entity (104) is adapted for operating hardware components of the further communication entity (104) in a sample-driven way when processing data samples. |
| US09026832B2 |
Method, system and device for removing media access control addresses
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and device for selecting a sampling clock signal. The method includes: obtaining, by a logic chip, a data edge of a data signal and a clock edge of a clock signal, selecting a sampling edge according to the data edge and the clock edge, and sending a selecting signal corresponding to the sampling edge to a selector; and selecting, by the selector, a sampling clock signal according to the selecting signal. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention can solve problems of poor system maintainability and high cost of operation and maintenance because a receiver device needs to select a sampling clock signal through manual configuration in the synchronous serial-port communication in the prior art. |
| US09026829B2 |
Package level power state optimization
Methods and apparatus to optimize package level power state usage are described. In one embodiment, a processor control logic receives a request to enter a lower power consumption state (such as a package level deeper sleep state). The control logic determines the time difference or delta between a last entry into the lower power consumption state and the current time. The control logic then causes the flushing of a last level cache based on a comparison of the time difference and a threshold value corresponding to the lower power consumption state. Other embodiments are also claimed and disclosed. |
| US09026827B2 |
Control device and computer program product for controlling method
In an embodiment, provided is a control device that operates: in a second mode where electric power to each of a processing unit and a second storage unit is stopped and is supplied to a first storage unit; and in a first mode where first control information controlling a state of the processing unit is stored in the second storage unit and electric power to each of the processing unit, and the first and second storage unit is stopped. When shifted from the first to second mode, the power supply control unit starts supply of electric power to each of the processing unit and the first storage unit. If the processing unit has been made to be in an operable first state, the processing unit creates and stores second control information in the first storage unit. Then, the power supply control unit stops electric power to the processing unit. |
| US09026823B2 |
Data processing device and data processing system with wide voltage range operation mode
A central processing unit sets which of the following modes a data processing device is to operate in accordance with a user program. The high-speed operation mode allows operation within a first range in which an external supply voltage is relatively high. The wide voltage range operation mode allows operation within a second range in which the external supply voltage includes the first range and a relatively low voltage range, and an upper limit of a frequency of the first clock in the wide voltage range operation mode is lower than an upper limit of a frequency of the first clock in the high-speed operation mode. The frequency of the first clock in the low power consumption operation mode is lower than the frequency of the first clock in the high-speed operation mode and the frequency of the first clock in the wide voltage range operation mode. |
| US09026821B2 |
Optimizing power consumption of a digital circuit
A method is provided for optimizing power consumption of a digital circuit which provides operational functionality based upon operating demands. The digital circuit is subject to a supply voltage level and a clock frequency. The method includes determining an acceptable delay value, from a plurality of predetermined acceptable delay values, for the digital circuit based upon current operating demands and the clock frequency. The supply voltage level and the clock frequency are applied to a delay monitor circuit. The delay experienced by the delay monitoring circuit is measured. The measured delay is compared with the determined acceptable delay value. Based on the outcome of the comparing step, the supply voltage level applied to the digital circuit is selectively adjusted. An arrangement for implementing the method is also provided. |
| US09026814B2 |
Power and load management based on contextual information
A power context system is described herein that makes decisions related to device power usage based on factors such as location, load, available alternatives, cost of power, and cost of bandwidth. The system incorporates contextual knowledge about the situation in which a device is being used. Using the context of location, devices can make smarter decisions about deciding which processes to migrate to the cloud, load balancing between applications, and switching to power saving modes depending on how far the user is from a power source. As the cloud becomes more frequently used, load balancing by utilizing distributed data warehouses to move processes to different locations in the world depending on factors such as accessibility, locales, and cost of electricity are considerations for power management. Power management of mobile devices is becoming important as integration with the cloud yields expectations of devices being able to reliably access and persist data. |
| US09026813B2 |
Establishing a power charging association on a powerline network
Associating service agents in communication over a network to one or more respective clients coupled to the network at respective ports of the network is described. At a first service agent, a first signal is received from a first client coupled to the network at a first port. The first signal propagates over a first signal propagation path between the first service agent and the first port. An association between the first service agent and the first client is established based at least in part on a difference between: the first signal propagation path between the first service agent and the first port, and a second signal propagation path between the first service agent and a second port or between a second service agent and the first port. |
| US09026811B2 |
Portable power bank device with projecting function capable of charging an external device and displaying data from the external device
A portable power bank device with a projecting function comprises a battery unit, a control unit, and a micro projector unit. The battery unit is electrically coupled to a charge unit and restores power from an external power source. The control unit is electrically coupled to the charge unit and a connection interface unit, respectively. The control unit comprises a charge module, a voltage conversion module, and a video codec. A battery power source of the battery unit is outputted through the voltage conversion module. The micro projector unit is electrically coupled to the control unit and projects and displays video signals of the video codec. |
| US09026806B2 |
Method and device for providing a cryptographic key for a field device
A security device and a method provide a cryptographic key for a field device. The security device is connected to at least one tamper sensor which is associated with the field device and which, when a physical manipulation carried out on the field device is detected, a manipulation message is emitted. The cryptographic key is only provided to the field device by the security device if the security device does not receive a manipulation message from the tamper sensors associated with the field device. |
| US09026805B2 |
Key management using trusted platform modules
Described herein are techniques for distributed key management (DKM) in cooperation with Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs). The use of TPMs strengthens the storage and processing security surrounding management of distributed keys. DKM-managed secret keys are not persistently stored in clear form. In effect, the TPMs of participating DKM nodes provide security for DKM keys, and a DKM key, once decrypted with a TPM, is available to be used from memory for ordinary cryptographic operations to encrypt and decrypt user data. TPM public keys can be used to determine the set of trusted nodes to which TPM-encrypted secret keys can be distributed. |
| US09026804B2 |
Methods and apparatus for protected distribution of applications and media content
Methods, devices, apparatus, computer-readable media and processors are provided that protect the distribution of media content. Media content is encrypted and the associated cryptographic mechanisms are stored and accessible either remotely at a networked database or internally within a data storage device memory. Access to the cryptographic mechanisms is granted by associating the cryptographic mechanisms with a data storage device identification and, optionally, a computing device identification. |
| US09026802B2 |
Gaming security system
Verification of software to be run in a secure environment is performed by comparing a critical portion of the executable boot program code in an EPROM with code stored in a logic circuit. The comparison may be performed before the code to be verified is run or while it is running in the event that the validation fails certain critical functions of the platform are inhibited to prevent fraudulent operation of the platform. The system is particularly applicable to gaming machines to avoid cheating. |
| US09026801B2 |
System call interception
System call interception is activated for an application process. It is recorded that system call interception is active for the application process. Ongoing checking is performed to determine whether system call interception remains active. |
| US09026800B2 |
Method and system for allowing customer or third party testing of secure programmable code
Methods and systems for allowing customer or third party testing of secure programmable code are disclosed and may include verifying code loaded in a set-top box utilizing a test hash or a production hash prior to execution of the code, where the test hash and production hash may be stored in a memory, such as an OTP, within the set-top box, and may allow migration from corresponding test code to production code, which may be verified utilizing the test hash and production hash, respectively. The test and production hashes may be customer specific. The migration from test code to production code may be authenticated using at least a set-top box specific password. The test hash may be stored in a first portion of a one-time programmable memory and the production hash in a remaining portion, with the first portion being less than or equal to the remaining portion. |
| US09026798B2 |
User selectable signature
Computer login may comprise any user-determined submission. A user may select among different devices for input, select the signal content, and as well select the types of signals used for a login signature. Account identification may be inferred by signature rather than explicitly stated. A plurality of discontiguous data blocks in a plurality of files may be employed for validation. The paths to data used in validation may be multifarious, regardless of the prospects for successful authorization. |
| US09026793B2 |
Method for installing rights object for content in memory card
A method of receiving, by a memory card, a rights object (RO) from a rights issuer (RI) via a terminal. The method includes: receiving from the terminal, a provisioning setup request message including information about a size of rights to be installed in the memory card; checking whether there is a space in the memory card for the rights; transmitting, to the terminal, a provisioning setup response message including a status indicating a result of processing the provisioning setup request message; and receiving, from the terminal, a rights provisioning request message for installing the rights into the memory card, the rights provisioning request message including rights information. The rights information is based on rights being extracted from a RO response message if a device identifier (ID) in the RO response message matches an ID of the memory card which is different from an ID of the terminal. |
| US09026789B2 |
Trusted certificate authority to create certificates based on capabilities of processes
A device certificate binds an identity of a first device to a public key of the first device. The first device comprises a certificate authority service that creates for a process on the first device a process certificate certifying one or more capabilities of the process on the first device. The process certificate is presented to the second device. Upon validating the process certificate using the device certificate, the second device permits the process on the first device to have on the second device one or more of the verified certified capabilities. |
| US09026787B2 |
Secure access using location-based encrypted authorization
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for location-based authorization to access a resource. A first computer receives a request to access a resource from a second computer. The request to access the resource includes location information of the second computer. The first computer responds by sending a request to a third computer, requesting location information of the third computer. In response to receiving from the third computer, the location information of the third computer, the first computer determines a distance between the second computer and the third computer. If the distance between the second computer and the third computer fulfills a proximity condition, the first computer authorizes the resource request. |
| US09026780B2 |
Mobile communicator device including user attentiveness detector
Disclosed herein is a mobile communicator that includes a speed detection system for determining whether the mobile communicator is moving faster than a threshold speed. The mobile communicator further includes a user attentiveness detector configured to determine whether a user is inattentive and a sensor element configured to determine orientation of the mobile communicator. The mobile communicator further includes a circuit configured to ensure that a functionality of the mobile communicator is in a turned off state when the speed detection system determines that the mobile communicator is moving faster than the threshold speed and at least one of: (a) the user attentiveness detector determines that the user is inattentive; and (b) the sensor element determines that the mobile communicator is in a substantially vertical position. |
| US09026774B2 |
IC with boot transaction translation and related methods
A first arrangement including an interface configured to receive transactions with an address from a second arrangement having a first memory space; a translator configured to translate an address of a first type of received transaction to a second memory space of the first arrangement, the second memory space being different to the first memory space; and boot logic configured to map a boot transaction of the received transactions to a boot region in the second memory space. |
| US09026773B2 |
Providing a secure execution mode in a pre-boot environment
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method to establish a secure pre-boot environment in a computer system; and perform at least one secure operation in the secure environment. In one embodiment, the secure operation may be storage of a secret in the secure pre-boot environment. |
| US09026770B2 |
Context-sensitive user device control profile
A method including receiving control profile information that controls one or more operations of a user device during an event associated with a user; generating a control profile based on the control profile information; controlling the one or more operations of the user device based on the control profile for a duration of the event; and automatically setting the user device to a previous state or a new state after the event transpires. |
| US09026764B2 |
Memory system performing wear leveling based on deletion request
A memory system of a embodiments includes a first storing area having physical blocks and a second storing area recording a logical to physical translation table and an erasure count table keeping data erasure count in physical blocks. The memory system of the embodiments includes a controller which, when a logical address for deletion is notified, obtains data erasure count of a deletion physical block including a deletion area specified by the physical address corresponding to the logical address, and when a physical block having a small erasure count not more than a predetermined rate of the data erasure count exists in the erasure count table, reads out valid data for the memory system in the physical block having a small erasure count onto the second storing area, writes the above data into the deletion area, and invalidates the valid data in the physical block having a small erasure count. |
| US09026763B2 |
Managing out-of-order memory command execution from multiple queues while maintaining data coherency
Responsive to selecting a particular queue from among at least two queues to place an incoming event into within a particular entry from among multiple entries ordered upon arrival of the particular queue each comprising a separate collision vector, a memory address for the incoming event is compared with each queued memory address for each queued event in the other entries in the at least one other queue. Responsive to the memory address for the incoming event matching at least one particular queued memory address for at least one particular queued event in the at least one other queue, at least one particular bit is set in a particular collision vector for the particular entry in at least one bit position from among the bits corresponding with at least one row entry position of the at least one particular queued memory address within the other entries. |
| US09026761B2 |
Interface system, and corresponding integrated circuit and method
An interface system for interfacing an asynchronous circuit with a synchronous circuit, wherein the synchronous circuit samples, in response to a clock signal, a first data signal when a first control signal indicates that the first data signal contains valid data, and wherein the asynchronous circuit generates a second data signal according to an asynchronous communication protocol. The system includes a FIFO memory, a control circuit for asynchronously writing the second data signal in the memory when the second data signal indicates the start of a communication, and synchronously reading the second data signal from the memory in response to a clock signal, and a conversion circuit for decoding, according to a asynchronous communication protocol, the second data signal read from the memory in a decoded data signal, wherein the decoded data signal corresponds to the first data signal. |
| US09026758B2 |
Memory device utilization in a dispersed storage network
A method begins by a processing module determining whether a memory device of a dispersed storage (DS) unit is unavailable to produce an unavailable memory device. The method continues with the processing module determining a methodology regarding DS encoded data stored in the unavailable memory device based on one or more dispersed storage network (DSN) conditions to produce a determined methodology when the memory device is unavailable. The method continues with the processing module initiating, in accordance with the determined methodology, a rebuilding function to rebuild the DS encoded data to produce rebuilt DS encoded data when the determined methodology includes a rebuilding component. The method continues with the processing module storing the rebuilt DS encoded data within available memory of the DS unit. |
| US09026756B2 |
Memory device with copyright protection
According to one embodiment, a memory device includes a semiconductor memory, a memory controller which controls the semiconductor memory according to a request from outside the device, a radio section for wireless communication, and a controller. The controller manages storing data in the device according to a procedure for protecting copyright, obtains the latest version of a parameter for protecting copyright which can be updated from outside the device via the radio section, includes a comparator which compares the parameter stored in the device with the latest version of the parameter, and includes an update manager which updates the stored parameter to the latest version of the parameter when they are different. |
| US09026755B2 |
Content control systems and methods
What is disclosed is a control system which includes an interface configured to receive a content request from a request source wherein the content request identifies content stored on a storage medium. The control system also includes a processing system coupled to the interface and configured to process the content request to determine when the request source is a valid destination for the content based on a first identifier stored with the content on the storage medium and a second identifier provided with the content request. The interface is further configured to transfer the content to the request source when the request source is a valid destination. |
| US09026746B2 |
Signal control device and signal control method
A signal control device includes: a dual port RAM from or to which data signals are read and written at predetermined operation timings by first and second CPUs connected to two ports, respectively; an address collision detection unit detecting collision between addresses in which the first and second CPUs respectively read and write the data signal from and to the dual port RAM; a first storage unit storing the data signal read by the first CPU; a second storage unit storing the data signal read from the address in which the second CPU writes the data signal to the dual port RAM when the collision between the addresses is detected; and a switching unit switching a reading source outputting the data signal to the port to which the first CPU is connected and outputting the read data signal to the first CPU entering a readable state. |
| US09026744B2 |
Enforcing strongly-ordered requests in a weakly-ordered processing
The disclosure is directed to a weakly-ordered processing system and method for enforcing strongly-ordered memory access requests in a weakly-ordered processing system. The processing system includes a plurality of memory devices and a plurality of processors. Each of the processors are configured to generate memory access requests to one or more of the memory devices, with each of the memory access requests having an attribute that can be asserted to indicate a strongly-ordered request. The processing system further includes a bus interconnect configured to interface the processors to the memory devices, the bus interconnect being further configured to enforce ordering constraints on the memory access requests based on the attributes. |
| US09026739B2 |
Multimode prefetcher
One or more lines of a cache are prefetched according to a first prefetch routine while training a prefetcher to prefetch one or more lines of the cache according to a second prefetch routine. In response to determining that the prefetcher has been trained, one or more lines of the cache may be prefetched according to the second prefetch routine. |
| US09026737B1 |
Enhancing memory buffering by using secondary storage
A method is used in enhancing memory buffering by using secondary storage. A buffer cache pool is supplemented with a secondary storage. A portion of a volatile memory of a data storage system is reserved as the buffer cache pool. The buffer cache pool includes a set of buffer cache objects for storing file system data and metadata. The secondary storage includes a set of data blocks. A first buffer cache object of the set of buffer cache objects is aged out by copying contents of the buffer cache object to a data block of the secondary storage. Contents of the first buffer cache object are retrieved from the secondary storage by copying contents of the data block of the secondary storage to a second buffer cache object of the set of buffer cache objects of the buffer cache pool. |
| US09026736B1 |
System and method for maintaining cache coherency
Described herein is a system and method for maintaining cache coherency. The system and method may maintain coherency for a cache memory that is coupled to a plurality of primary storage devices. The system and method may write data to the cache memory and associate the data with a cache generation identification (ID). A different cache generation ID may be associated with each new set of data that is written to the cache memory. The cache generation ID may be written to the primary storage devices. A backup restore operation may be performed on one of the primary storage devices and a backup restore notification may be received. In response to the notification, the system and method may compare the cache generation ID with the generation ID stored on the restored primary storage device and invalidate data stored on the cache memory for the restored primary storage device. |
| US09026732B2 |
Demoting partial tracks from a first cache to a second cache
A determination is made of a track to demote from the first cache to the second cache, wherein the track in the first cache corresponds to a track in the storage system and is comprised of a plurality of sectors. In response to determining that the second cache includes a the stale version of the track being demoted from the first cache, a determination is made as to whether the stale version of the track includes track sectors not included in the track being demoted from the first cache. The sectors from the track demoted from the first cache are combined with sectors from the stale version of the track not included in the track being demoted from the first cache into a new version of the track. The new version of the track is written to the second cache. |
| US09026731B2 |
Memory scheduling for RAM caches based on tag caching
A system, method and computer program product to store tag blocks in a tag buffer in order to provide early row-buffer miss detection, early page closing, and reductions in tag block transfers. A system comprises a tag buffer, a request buffer, and a memory controller. The request buffer stores a memory request having an associated tag. The memory controller compares the associated tag to a plurality of tags stored in the tag buffer and issues the memory request stored in the request buffer to either a memory cache or a main memory based on the comparison. |
| US09026726B2 |
Data read/write system
The present invention provides a data read/write system. The data read/write system includes a memory controller and a memory module. The memory controller includes a first control circuit, a data output circuit, and a data receiving circuit. The memory module includes a memory buffer and at least two memory chips. The memory buffer includes a second control circuit, a write circuit, and a read circuit. The advantage of the present invention is that, when data is read or written into the memory chip, especially a DDR4 X4 memory chip, low power consumption of interface data transmission can be achieved through a data bus inversion control line DBI. |
| US09026719B2 |
Intelligent monitoring for computation in memory
A memory device can include a non-volatile memory array and control logic integrated with and distributed over the non-volatile memory array. The control logic can be operable to selectively distribute functionality across the non-volatile memory array. |
| US09026715B2 |
Information recording device, information recording system, and information communication method
An information recording device comprises a memory component configured to hold data, a first file system controller configured to manage data held in the memory component on the basis of a first file name formed by a first code, and a wireless component configured to send and receive wireless signals. The first file system controller receives, from an access device connected to the information recording device, the first file name and a second file name that corresponds to the first file name and is formed by a second code that is different from the first code, identifies specific data having the first file name out of the data held in the memory component, and sends the second file name and the specific data to another information recording device connected via the wireless component. |
| US09026714B2 |
Memory expansion using rank aggregation
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving from a memory controller, a request to access memory stored at memory modules, the request directed to one of a plurality of logical ranks, mapping at a rank aggregator, the logical rank to one of a plurality of physical ranks at the memory modules, and forwarding the request to one of the memory modules according to the mapping. Two or more of the memory modules are combined to represent the number of logical ranks at the memory controller such that there is a one-to-one mapping between the logical ranks and the physical ranks. An apparatus for rank aggregation is also disclosed. |
| US09026713B2 |
Expander for loop architectures
An expander for a device architecture, such as a SAS-compatible expander for a SAS architecture, is configured to follow a set of discovery rules that are applied following detection of a discovery-triggering event, such as system power up or reset. According to one of the discovery rules, the expander waits until after a specified duration following the detected discovery-triggering event before passing on, to any other expanders, any requests to check the status of their discovery processing. Using appropriate values for the specified durations for different expanders, the discovery procedure will be performed without any infinite-messaging problems, even when the device architecture has a loop. |
| US09026700B2 |
External desktop agent for secure networks
Methods and apparatus are provided for externally managing control target devices such as computer systems, cameras, recorders, etc., in an effective and secure manner. In particular examples, an external desktop agent is connected to a computer system. Remote desktop agent software need not be installed on the computer system. The external desktop agent receives commands such as keyboard and mouse commands from a control computer over a mechanism such as a bi-directional network. To provide security, the external desktop agent does not directly connect to the computer system over an interface such as universal serial bus (USB) but instead provides a PS/2 interface that connects to the computer system through a standard PS/2 to USB adapter. PS/2 does not allow bi-directional command signaling and does not provide file level access to potentially sensitive computer system data. |
| US09026699B2 |
Command execution using existing address information
Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, a memory module has a plurality of solid-state non-volatile memory cells. A controller communicates a first command having address information and a first operation code. The first operation code identifies a first action to be taken by the memory module in relation to the address information. The controller subsequently communicates a second command having a second operation code without corresponding address information. The memory module takes a second action identified by the second command using the address information from the first command. |
| US09026698B2 |
Apparatus, system and method for providing access to a device function
Techniques and mechanisms for providing access to a function with an input/output (I/O) device. In an embodiment, a main memory of a computer system including the I/O device stores a function-context data structure associating a function with a context for an access to the function. The I/O device stores a configuration for the I/O device to provide the function. In another embodiment, the software process exchanges information with the function-context data structure for the access to the function. The I/O device performs a synchronization of the function-context data structure and the configuration data structure with respect to one another, wherein the function-context data structure operates as a register level interface which interfaces the I/O device and the software process with one another. |
| US09026697B2 |
Data processing apparatus
A data processing apparatus may include a data acquisition unit, a buffer unit that includes a plurality of division buffers, a valid data area determination unit that calculates an area of valid data, a buffer state management unit that manages whether or not the data is stored in the division buffer, a data write control unit that writes data of a unit of the storage capacity of the division buffer, which at least includes data indicated to be valid data by the valid data information within the data, to the division buffer in which no data is stored, the division buffer being selected based on the management information, and a data read control unit that reads data indicated to be valid data by the valid data information from the division buffer in which data is stored, the division buffer being selected based on the management information. |
| US09026696B1 |
Using I/O track information for continuous push with splitter for storage device
Methods and apparatus for eliminating the need for a complete synchronization due to failure of a data protection appliance in a continuous data protection system having a replication splitter. In one embodiment, a continuous data protection system includes a source side having a source side storage array with a splitter and a data protection appliance, where processing includes initiating a source side splitter session, initializing a first I/O tracking mechanism for the splitter session, and activating the splitter to a source side processing active state to continuously push I/O data from the source side to the target side. |
| US09026689B2 |
Extended input/output measurement word facility for obtaining measurement data in an emulated environment
An Extended Input/output (I/O) measurement word facility is provided. Provision is made for emulation of the Extended I/O measurement word facility. The facility provides for storing measurement data associated with a single I/O operation in an extended measurement word associated with an I/O response block. In a further aspect, the stored data may have a resolution of approximately one-half microsecond. |
| US09026688B2 |
Systems and methods for programming configurable logic devices via USB
A system for programming one or more configurable logic devices (e.g., FPGA or CPLD) via universal serial bus (USB) may include one or more CLDs; a microcontroller coupled to the one or more CLDs via a parallel data bus; a processor coupled to the microcontroller via a USB interface, the processor having access to CLD access logic and one or more CLD images; and instructions executable by the processor to program at least one of the CLDs by loading the CLD access logic onto the microcontroller, using the CLD access logic loaded on the microcontroller to set each of the at least one CLD to a programming mode, and forwarding a particular CLD image from the processor to the microcontroller via the USB interface and from the microcontroller to each of the at least one CLD via the parallel data bus. |
| US09026687B1 |
Host based enumeration and configuration for computer expansion bus controllers
A controller includes a communications interface configured to communicatively couple a host to a computer expansion bus configured to perform peripheral device enumeration and configuration. The computer expansion bus is configured to communicatively couple the host to a peripheral device. The controller also includes a processor configured to facilitate enumeration and configuration by the host of the peripheral device. The controller further includes a memory having computer executable instructions stored thereon. The computer executable instructions are configured for execution by the processor to facilitate enumeration and configuration of a topology associated with the communicative coupling between the host and the peripheral device, where the topology is enumerated and configured by the host. |
| US09026684B2 |
Supervision of I2S digiital audio bus
An approach for supervision of I2S bus audio paths employing a signal derived from a word clock signal of the I2S bus. |
| US09026682B2 |
Prefectching in PCI express
A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. |
| US09026681B2 |
Flexible hardware module assignment for enhanced performance
A system is disclosed for mapping operating-system-identified addresses for substantially-identical hardware modules into performance-parameter-based addresses for the hardware modules. The mapping is accomplished by configuring a flexible I/O interface responsive to a characterization of at least one performance parameter for each hardware module. |
| US09026680B2 |
Source packet bridge
A communication function between ports on a node that does not require a common time base to be distributed across the network is disclosed. A data stream received over a first port is placed on an interface between nodes using the time base of the first port; a second port samples the data stream on the interface and timestamps it using the time base of the second port. The data stream is timestamped by the second port and packetized before transmitted to the second node to another bridge or device. Alternatively, the first port extracts a time stamp from the data stream and calculates an offset using a cycle timer value from the bus connected to the first port. The offset is added to the cycle timer value on the bus connected to the second port and used to timestamp the data stream. |
| US09026677B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing video on demand
A session border controller includes a first port to communicate with a user using a first signaling protocol, a second port to communicate with a content provider using a second signaling protocol, and a processor coupled to the first and second ports. The session border controller may send a PLAY message to the content provider to begin delivery of a content destined for the user. The session border controller may further receive a first media stream including the content and content provider information from the content provider. The session border controller may further create a second media stream that includes the content without the content provider information, and deliver the second media stream to the user. |
| US09026673B2 |
System and method for routing media
The system and method for streaming media to a viewer and managing the media comprises an enhanced service routing processor (ESRP), a real time switch management system (RTSMS), a name routing processor (NRP), and a managed media switch (MMS). The RTSMS has a reservation system. The ESRP receives media from an owner, manages the media according to media rules and order rules defined by the owner, and distributes the media to one or more switches, such as the MMS, according to the media rules and the order rules. The RTSMS is configured to receive the media rules and to receive a viewer's media request via the reservation server. The reservation system of the RTSMS processes the media request according to the media rules and builds a reservation for the requested media. The RTSMS generates the reservation to the viewer and to the NRP. The NRP receives the reservation data from the viewer and from the RTSMS. The NRP processes the reservation data and locates an MMS that can stream the media to the viewer. The NRP transmits the IP address of the MMS to the viewer and transmits the reservation data to the MMS. The viewer initiates a session or connection with the MMS using the reservation number. If the reservation data from the viewer matches the reservation data from the NRP, the MMS streams the media to the viewer. |
| US09026667B1 |
Techniques for resource validation
Described are techniques for validating a resource. A hierarchy of objects is received. The hierarchy includes first and second objects at, respectively, first and second levels of the hierarchy. The second object is a child of the first object. The first object is a parent of the second object and represents a first resource embedding a second resource represented by the second object. Each of the objects in the hierarchy identifies a resource that is automatically retrieved in connection with rendering a webpage. A first server location providing the first resource is determined using the first object. A second server location providing the second resource is determined using the second object. In accordance with trusted location criteria, it is determined whether the first resource is allowed to embed the second resource. |
| US09026665B2 |
Optimization of gaming application execution using proxy connection
Technology is disclosed herein for executing multiple gaming applications on a computing device. According to at least one embodiment, a computing device receives requests for network connections with remote servers from multiple gaming applications running on the computing device. The computing device further establishes a network connection with a proxy server. The proxy server initiates and maintains proxy network connections with the remote servers. The proxy server batches network messages received from the remote servers, where the network messages includes gaming content. The proxy server aggregates network messages received in a time period into a single batch, where a time length of the time period is determined based on one or more game events of the games being played on the computing device. Further, the proxy server batches network messages such that the computing device stays at a high power consumption state for a shorter time period than an overall time period required without batching. |
| US09026663B2 |
Method, apparatus and program product for merging communication sessions in an IMS
The present invention relates to a session merging entity in a communication system IMS. The merging entity is handling communication of the first user; the communication includes a first session and a second session. The first session and the second session are merged into a single session towards the second user, if the same IMS communication service identifier has been indicated for the first session and the second session. The merging entity may also be located at the terminal device of the second user. |
| US09026659B2 |
Method and apparatus for supporting scalable multi-modal dialog application sessions
Embodiments disclosed herein enable scaling up and making advanced natural language (NLU) applications more robust. According to one embodiment, state(s) associated with a dialog session may be recorded to a fixed medium. The dialog session may be suspended after a given period of inactivity and later automatically awakened based on unique client, session, or device identifier, or any combination thereof. Memory and resources associated with the suspended session may be reclaimed, the memory and resources being otherwise held by the session during the period of inactivity, enabling higher density (e.g., a larger number of sessions supported). Embodiments disclosed herein obviate a need for sticky dialog sessions, enabling higher density, and may further failover protection and fault tolerance for the dialog sessions. |
| US09026657B2 |
Method and system for provisioning telecommunication services and equipment using sequential or parallel processing
The delay in provisioning telecommunication services and equipment via a network is reduced significantly by performing substantially all of the provisioning processes sequentially on a single server. That is, through the counterintuitive approach of using sequential processing on a single server rather than parallel processing on a plurality of servers, the time required to provision telecommunication services and equipment is reduced. Preferably, telecommunication services and equipment are provisioned through a network by classifying the orders to be provisioned as two types. When the order is of a first type, the provisioning processes are performed on a set of servers (shared), and when the order is of a second type, substantially all of the provisioning processes are performed on a single server. |
| US09026655B2 |
Method and system for load balancing
A method for load balancing in a server cluster that includes configuring a load management application to use a load balancing decision function selected from a plurality of load balancing decision functions, receiving a request in the server cluster, selecting a request handler from a plurality of request handlers by the load management application using the load balancing decision function, and transmitting the request to the request handler, wherein the plurality of load balancing decision functions that includes a default load balancing decision function and a custom load balancing decision function. |
| US09026652B1 |
Web service asset management and web service information storage
Described herein are methods and systems for management of web services, including relationship mapping, searching, data mapping, importing web service information to and exporting web service information from a web services repository, and discovering web services at run-time. |
| US09026646B2 |
Methods and apparatus for remediating policy test failures, including correlating changes to remediation processes
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and articles associated with correlating detected changes within a computer network with remediation processes performed in response to policy test failures. In embodiments, on determination that a failure of a policy test has occurred within a computer network having a number of nodes, a remediation process may be executed to remediate the failure. Change at a node may be detected. Further, the detected change may be correlated with the execution of the remediation process, and the correlation may be identified. |
| US09026645B2 |
Lawful interception in an IP multimedia subsystem network
A method and apparatus for providing lawful interception in an IMS network. A first node in an IMS network receives a message from a Lawful Intercept mediation system node instructing the first node to perform lawful interception on a target. The first node sends a subscribe request message towards a second node located in an IMS core network. The subscribe request message includes at least an identity of a service type to be monitored. The first node subsequently receives a notify message from the second node, the notify message including session information from which intercept related information can be derived. The first node then sends intercept related information towards the Lawful Intercept mediation system node. |
| US09026643B2 |
Contents' relationship visualizing apparatus, contents' relationship visualizing method and its program
There is provided a contents' relationship visualizing apparatus including a usage history acquiring unit for acquiring usage histories of multiple contents, a users' set specifying unit for specifying a content's users' set indicating users utilizing each content by use of the contents' usage histories, a similarity calculating unit for calculating a similarity between the specified users' sets by use of a similarity index, and a network creating unit for creating a network indicating a relationship between the contents by use of the calculated similarity between the users' sets. |
| US09026639B2 |
Home network optimizing system
A system for optimizing a network having a plurality of network devices. The system includes a network monitoring tool simultaneously executable on at least one of the network devices and configured to diagnose a condition of the network. The network monitoring tool includes an information collection module configured to collect an information set relating to performance of each of the network devices, an action module configured to execute an action in response to the information set, the action relating to a diagnosed condition of the network, and an information transmission module configured to transmit the information set to an electronic device remote from the network. The system further includes a configuring tool executable on a server computing device. The configuring tool includes an information receiving module configured to receive the information set, and a programming module configured to configure the network monitoring tool based on the received collected information. |
| US09026638B2 |
Stealth entropy collection
In a computing system environment, methods and apparatus include tapping a plurality of connected computing devices and distilling small amounts of entropy from each, concentrating the entropy so collected, and performing all in a stealth or surreptitious fashion relative to the providers of the entropy. In this manner: the potential supply of entropy on a networked computing device is greatly expanded; the potential for entropy-related denial-of-service attacks in Linux systems is reduced; no significant extra processing burden on participating computing devices is required; and enlisting entropy-providing computing devices (including or not naïve applications) in entropy exchanges occurs unobtrusively. Representative particular environments include web servers, including servlet filters, and clients engaged in http sessions; Java virtual machines; network interface cards in promiscuous mode analyzing packets; and other. Computer program products for devices to realize the foregoing are also intended. |
| US09026636B2 |
High availability for cloud-based services
High availability mechanisms are described for cloud-based services such as voice-over-IP (VoIP) services. |
| US09026635B2 |
System and method of web-based virtual media redirection
Certain aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a method of performing a virtual media redirection. The method includes: (a) establishing a Web Socket connection between a web server of a baseboard management controller (BMC) and a browser program of a computing device in a network, the BMC performing a management function of a host computer; (b) emulating, at the BMC, virtual media to the host computer; (c) receiving, at the BMC, a read command from the host computer and directed to the emulated virtual media, the read command specifying a first file; (d) in response to the read command, sending, at the BMC, a request for the first file according to the read command to the browser program through the Web Socket connection; and (e) receiving, at the web server, the first file from the browser program through the Web Socket connection. |
| US09026633B2 |
Application distribution network
Methods and systems for remotely provisioning applications from the cloud in secure environments with robust license control failover options using a hierarchical server topology. Cloud-based servers provide applications and licenses to an organization's local servers, which in turn serve applications and licenses to end user devices. By synchronizing information including license and application provision information among the local and cloud-based servers, an organization's local servers can continue to serve applications and licenses when one or more of the organization's local servers fail. |
| US09026629B2 |
Graceful out-of-band power control of remotely-managed computer systems
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for remote management of a computer system using graceful power control commands. A management controller is able to receive commands from a remote management console to perform a graceful power control command (e.g., power-down, hibernate). The management controller stores the graceful power control command in a shared memory and notified (e.g., via interrupt) a management agent that the graceful power control command is present. The management agent retrieves the graceful power control command and invokes an appropriate operating system command. The management agent can also provide result information to the management controller. |
| US09026628B2 |
Two-level structured overlay design for cluster management in a peer-to-peer network
A method and system for designing file replication schemes in file sharing systems consider node storage constraints and node up/down statistics, file storage costs, and file transfer costs among the nodes, user request rates for the files, and user specified file availability requirements. Based on these considerations, a systematic method for designing file replication schemes can be implemented. The method first determines the number of copies of the files to be stored in the system to achieve the desired goal (e.g., to satisfy file availability requirements, or to maximize the system hit rate), and then selects the nodes at which to store the file copies to minimize the total expected cost. The file replication scheme for a peer-to-peer file sharing system in a distributed and adaptive manner can scale to a large number of nodes and files and can handle changes in the user request pattern over time. |
| US09026627B2 |
Method and system for switching between remote console sessions
Logging into a remote computer by way of a management processor to initiate a remote console session and switching between a default remote console session and a non-default remote console session. |
| US09026623B2 |
Layered architectures for remote dynamic administration of distributed client configurations
This description provides tools related to layered architectures for remote dynamic administration of distributed client configurations. These tools provide methods that may include subscribing to have online configuration services remotely manage applications installed on client systems. The methods may also include receiving dynamically-updated lists from the online configuration services, with these lists including the installed applications. The methods may also receive configuration payloads that specify how to configure the installed applications, and may configure the installed applications based on these configuration payloads. The methods may also present user interfaces on the client systems, with the user interfaces including the configured applications. The tools also provide methods that may include receiving subscription information from the customer sites, with the subscription information indicating that the customer sites have subscribed to the online configuration services. The methods may also include sending the dynamically-updated lists and the configuration payloads to the customer sites. |
| US09026617B2 |
USB portable document services environment
A method and system for providing a portable document services environment on a computer system is disclosed. An installation application may automatically be loaded from a portable device onto a computer system when the portable device is connected to the computer system. The computer system may automatically access a document service application on the portable device based on information contained in the installation application. One or more document service preferences may automatically be received from the portable device onto the computer system, and an electronic document may be selected. One or more document services may be performed for the selected electronic document based on the one or more document service preferences using the document service application. |
| US09026615B1 |
Method and apparatus for caching image data transmitted over a lossy network
A method and apparatus for communicating image data. In one embodiment, the method comprises transmitting, by a computer comprising at least one processor, (i) an initial encoding of a first image instance of a first spatial tile in a sequence of image frames followed by (ii) an initial encoding of a second image instance of the first spatial tile; transmitting, by the computer, an encoding indicative of a perfect match between pixel values of a first image instance of a second spatial tile in the sequence and the first image instance of the first spatial tile; and transmitting, by the computer, an initial encoding of a second image instance of the second spatial tile based on receiving an indication of an absence of a decoding of the encoding of the first image instance of the first spatial tile. |
| US09026613B2 |
Permanent connection oriented communication using parallel single connection circuits
Methods, systems, and techniques for providing a pseudo permanent communications connection using temporary connection protocols are described. Example embodiments provide a Enhanced Communications Layer that provides such connections by means of a layer incorporated in the client side and server side communications stacks. The ECL maintains a pool of connections that are opened and used in a staggered fashion to reduce the amount of connection setup and teardown. |
| US09026605B2 |
Digital file distribution in a social network system
Systems and methods for obtaining a digital file similar to one used by a device associated with a member of a social network are provided. Digital file information about the digital file is stored on a web-based social network database. The digital file may be located on the same server as the web-based social network database or a third party server such as a mobile phone carrier. A user of the web-based social network database requesting the digital file may require a different format of the digital file than that used by the device of the member. If a different format is requested by the user, a server finds or converts the digital file to be compatible for use by a device specified by the user. |
| US09026603B2 |
Device configuration including a master communications device with a slave device extension
A master communications device/slave device configuration is disclosed where a master communications device discovers a slave device when the master communications device does not have the necessary features and resources to perform a service requested by an operator. The master communications device utilizes the slave device to provide additional features and resources to the master communications device in performing the service requested by the operator. The master communications device and the slave device interact as a single device provided by the master communications device/slave device configuration. The slave device serves as an extension to the master communications device providing a larger interface to the operator. |
| US09026602B2 |
Automatically uploading user profile information
Techniques for automatically transmitting user profile data over a network are provided. In one technique, a browser displays a form and a QR code (or other form of encoded data) on a webpage. A mobile application scans the QR code, which causes the mobile application to identify user profile data (that may be stored locally with respect to the mobile application) and send the user profile data to a Campaign server. The Campaign server causes the form that is displayed by the browser to be filled in with the user profile data. The browser than transmits the filled-in form to a partner server that provides the webpage. In another technique, a mobile application scans a QR code, which may be displayed on a flyer, a poster, a computer screen, or a television screen. The mobile application identifies and transmits user profile data to a Campaign server. |
| US09026601B1 |
Systems and methods for validating members of social networking groups
A computer-implemented method for validating members of social networking groups may include identifying a named social networking group with a plurality of members on a social networking platform, creating a social graph of the named social networking group based at least in part on a plurality of connections on the social networking platform between a plurality of members of the named social networking group, determining a connecting member of the named social networking group that exceeds a predetermined threshold of connections within the social network group, removing the connecting member of the named social networking group from the social graph, and determining that a disconnected member of the social graph may not be a valid member of the named social networking group, based on the disconnected member not meeting a second predetermined threshold of connections within the social graph. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. |
| US09026600B2 |
System and method for unfiltering filtered status messages
An approach for unfiltering a filtered electronic communication is provided. In one aspect, a computer system receives filtered electronic communication, wherein the filtered electronic communication is a status message. Moreover, the computer system determines a requestor of the filtered electronic communication. The computer system also detects an attempt made to communicate with the requestor. Furthermore, the computer system unfilters, in response to the attempt, the filtered electronic communication. |
| US09026597B1 |
Messaging enhancements
In some embodiments, techniques for electronic messages may include various enhancements. |
| US09026595B2 |
Intelligent connection manager
Methods, devices, and storage media may provide for receiving a request from a subscriber device for a connection service pertaining to a machine-to-machine communication; determining whether the request is a valid request for the connection service; selecting a connection to a target device of the machine-to-machine communication in response to determining that the request is valid; executing a command included in the request to be directed to the target device; receiving a response from the target device; and transmitting the response to the subscriber device of the machine-to-machine communication. |
| US09026593B2 |
Method and system for providing extended social network service
Present invention provides a method and system for providing an extended social network service (SNS), the method and system enabling a user logged in an SNS to receive information in the form of newsfeed not only from users who have a friend relationship with the logged-in user in the SNS but also from users who have an acquaintance relationship with the logged-in user through the friend relationship. Present invention also provide a method and system for providing an extended SNS, the method and system adding information about a friend relationship-based connection path between a user logged in an SNS and each user who has an acquaintance relationship with the logged-in user to content shared between them, so that the reliability of the shared content can be determined. |
| US09026588B2 |
Storage device including software development kit that includes web service interface and terminal apparatus including the software development kit
A storage device including a software development kit that includes a Web service interface includes a communication unit, a conversion table, a reverse conversion unit, and a conversion unit. The communication unit transmits a request message to a Web service and receives a response message from the Web service. The conversion table stores a pre-conversion side service method name of the Web service that is corresponded with a post-conversion side service method name. The reverse conversion unit, when data regarding the request message includes the post-conversion side service method name stored in the conversion table, converts the post-conversion side service method name into the corresponding pre-conversion side service method name. The conversion unit, when data regarding the response message includes the pre-conversion side service method name stored in the conversion table, converts the pre-conversion side service method name into the corresponding post-conversion side service method name. |
| US09026586B2 |
Method and system for reclaiming unused resources in a networked application environment
Techniques are disclosed for reclaiming resources within a distributed computing system. A reclamation application searches the distributed computing architecture for unused resources, classifies the unused resources, and determines an expiration period based on the classification. The reclamation application determines a candidate owner of the resource based on one or more characteristics of the resource. The reclamation application then notifies the candidate owner that the resource is to be reclaimed unless claimed by the candidate owner within the expiration period. If the candidate owner claims the resource within the expiration period, then the reclamation application terminates the reclamation of the resource. If the candidate owner does not claim the resource within the expiration period, then the reclamation application reclaims the resource after the duration of the expiration period. Advantageously, reclaiming resources results in more efficient utilization of resources, lower operation and maintenance costs, and improved system security. |
| US09026584B2 |
Server device, communication method, and program product for processing the transfer of screen changes
According to one embodiment, a server device includes a receiver, an acquisition unit, a difference extracting unit, an estimation unit, a determination unit, a compression unit, and a transmitter. The receiver receives manipulation information from a client device. The acquisition unit acquires a display image on which the manipulation information is reflected. The difference extracting unit extracts a region where pixel information on an image transmitted to the client device is not matched with pixel information on the display image. The estimation unit estimates an elapsed time since the manipulation information is received until the display image is acquired. The determination unit determines image quality, for which a response time is a predetermined value or less, on the basis of the elapsed time. The compression unit generates a compression image in which the image in the region is compressed with the determined image quality. The transmitter transmits the compression image. |
| US09026581B2 |
Mobile device and method of operating same to interface content provider website
In a mobile device, a method of interacting with a first social networking website by way of a network includes communicating indirectly with the first social networking website by interacting with an intermediate web server by way of the network, the intermediate web server in turn being in communication with the first social networking website. The method further includes determining, based at least in part upon a user input received at the mobile device, that the mobile device should communicate directly with the first social networking website in a manner not involving the intermediate web server. The method also includes communicating with the first social networking website directly in the manner not involving the intermediate web server. In another embodiment, the method relates to interacting with a plurality of social networking sites including a first social networking website and a second social networking site. |
| US09026580B2 |
Validation pipeline
Techniques for configuring validation rules in a client-server architecture, and for enforcing such validation rules are provided. A developer is enabled to configure a display screen for an application to enable a user at a client to input data. The developer is further enabled to input a validation rule that is configured to be applied to validate the data at the client and/or at a server. The validation rule is integrated into code of the application. During execution of the application, a client-side rules engine may be present to evaluate the validation rule at the client, and a server-side rules engine may be present to evaluate the validation rule at the server. The client-side rules engine and server-side rules engine may be configured to evaluate validation rules in an asynchronous manner. |
| US09026576B2 |
Image processing device, job processing method, and program
Each of a plurality of image processing devices (MFPs) included in an image processing system which includes a storage as well. (1) When the user requests processing a job, (2) the job data is stored in the storage. (3) Each MFP confirms that there is an unprocessed job to be executed, and (4) judges whether the own device can process the job. (5) MFPs that have judged that the own device can process the job stores information of the own device into the storage, and (6) check information stored by other MFPs. (7) One of the MFPs judges that the own device is the most suitable MFP, (11) obtains the job data, and (12) processes the job. |
| US09026571B2 |
Random number generation failure detection and entropy estimation
In accordance with one or more aspects, an initial output string is generated by a random number generator. The initial output string is sent to a random number service, and an indication of failure is received from the random number service if the initial output string is the same as a previous initial output string received by the random number service. Operation of the device is ceased in response to the indication of failure. Additionally, entropy estimates for hash values of an entropy source can be generated by an entropy estimation service based on hash values of various entropy source values received by the entropy estimation service. The hash values can be incorporated into an entropy pool of the device, and the entropy estimate of the pool being updated based on the estimated entropy of the entropy source. |
| US09026569B2 |
Method, apparatus and instructions for parallel data conversions
Method, apparatus, and program means for performing a conversion. In one embodiment, a disclosed apparatus includes a destination storage location corresponding to a first architectural register. A functional unit operates responsive to a control signal, to convert a first packed first format value selected from a set of packed first format values into a plurality of second format values. Each of the first format values has a plurality of sub elements having a first number of bits The second format values have a greater number of bits. The functional unit stores the plurality of second format values into an architectural register. |
| US09026568B2 |
Data compression for direct memory access transfers
Memory system operations are extended for a data processor by DMA, cache, or memory controller to include a DMA descriptor, including a set of operations and parameters for the operations, which provides for data compression and decompression during or in conjunction with processes for moving data between memory elements of the memory system. The set of operations can be configured to use the parameters and perform the operations of the DMA, cache, or memory controller. The DMA, cache, or memory controller can support moves between memory having a first access latency, such as memory integrated on the same chip as a processor core, and memory having a second access latency that is longer than the first access latency, such as memory on a different integrated circuit than the processor core. |
| US09026565B2 |
Real-time data transformation to access foreign data sources
A method for providing access to a file by a requestor including creating an empty file in a format understood by the requestor, intercepting one or more reads by the requestor of the empty file, determining if a portion of the empty file being read by the requestor should contain expected content, if the portion of the empty file should contain expected content then, before fulfill ling the read, adding the expected content to the empty file to transform the empty file into a requested file, and fulfilling a read of the requested file. |
| US09026564B2 |
Document processing system and control method thereof, program, and storage medium
This invention is directed to a document processing system and control method thereof. The system stores a plurality of items of document data each containing metadata pertaining to the contents of each item of document data, and relation information representing the relations between the plurality of items of document data. When scanned image data or facsimile-received image data is input, document data related to the input image data is specified among the plurality of items of stored document data, based on the metadata contained in each item of document data. Relation information representing the relation between the input image data and the specified related document data is stored. Even document data obtained from a paper document is able to be stored as document data subjected to search processing. |
| US09026559B2 |
Priority replication
A method for maintaining a data storage system is disclosed. The method may include monitoring a first data storage node. The method may also include detecting a condition regarding the first data storage node, and the condition may indicate that at least one file stored on the first data storage node is to be replicated. The method may also include updating a replication list based on detecting the condition, and the replication list may include an identification of the at least one file and priority information for replication of the at least one file. The method may include performing a data replication procedure based on the replication list, where the data replication procedure may include sending a first multicast message to a plurality of other data storage nodes requesting identification of a second data storage node that maintains a copy of the at least one file. |
| US09026558B2 |
Communications interface database for electronic diagnostic apparatus
A connection to an item of equipment is detected. An equipment class of the item of equipment is determined. A selection of an attribute associated with the item of equipment is received. An attribute record corresponding to the equipment class of the item of equipment and the selected attribute is retrieved from a database, wherein the attribute record enables a retrieval of a value of the selected attribute from the item of equipment. |
| US09026552B2 |
System and method for linking contact records to company locations
A database system and method for linking a received contact to a company location. The received contact includes an external address and identifies a company. The database includes a set of multiple locations for the company. The external address is compared to the addresses stored in the database for the different company locations. If a match is found, the contact is tethered to the location with matching address. If no match is found, a new location is created and added to the set of locations for the company. |
| US09026547B2 |
Fault-tolerant search
In an embodiment, a method comprises performing a first search based on a first text string; based on the first search, identifying one or more search results; after identifying the one or more search results, causing the one or more search results to be displayed; while the one or more search results are displayed: receiving input that changes the first text string to a modified text string; in response to receiving the input: performing a second search based, at least in part, on a portion of the modified text string, and determining that no search results are identified based on the second search; after determining that no search results are identified based on the second search, continuing to display the one or more search results; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices. |
| US09026546B2 |
Discovery of music artist and title by a radio station connection to an acoustic fingerprinting service provider
Methods and apparatus for a radio station to communicate station identification and song metadata and audio for songs as they are played to an acoustic analysis system for song recognition to users of the acoustic analysis system. |
| US09026545B1 |
Targeting advertisements based on cached contents
A request including a domain name is received. Content associated with the domain name is identified in a cache. A language preference is determined based on the identified content. A content item is selected based on the identified content and the determined language preference. The selected content item is relevant to the identified content. |
| US09026542B2 |
System and method for modelling and profiling in multiple languages
A system and method for generating feature vectors of documents in different languages are provided. The feature vectors provide scores associated with keywords defined in a base language for use by a profiler for generating or updating a user profile. The system and method use a plurality of keyword sets comprising: a base language keyword set comprising a plurality of base language keywords each associated with a respective identifier (ID); and a second language keyword set comprising a plurality of second language keywords each corresponding in meaning to a respective one of the base language keywords and associated with the ID of the corresponding base language keyword. One of a plurality of tokenizers is selected to parse a document based on the language of the document and to generate the feature vector using the keyword set of the corresponding language. |
| US09026539B2 |
Ranking supervised hashing
Aspects of the present invention provide a tool for hash-based indexing. In an embodiment, a ranked dataset having a plurality of data items is obtained. Every data item in the ranked dataset has a ranking with respect to every other data item in the ranked dataset. A ranking triplet matrix is created based on the ranked dataset. The ranking triplet matrix has a set of ranking triplets, each of which indicates the relative ranking for a pair of the data items in the ranked dataset. This ranking triplet can be merged with a hash table obtained using a standard hash function and the data items can be indexed based on the results. |
| US09026536B2 |
Systems and methods for cluster comparison
Systems and methods for measuring similarity between a first set of clusters and a second set of clusters apply a first clustering procedure and a second clustering procedure to a set of objects to cluster the objects into a first set of clusters and a second set of clusters, respectively, calculate a similarity index between the first set of clusters and the second set of clusters, calculate an expected value of the similarity index, wherein the expected value is a value of the similarity index one would expect to obtain, on average, between a randomly generated third set of clusters and a randomly generated fourth set of clusters with a same number of clusters as the first set of clusters and the second set of clusters, respectively, and adjust the calculated similarity index based on the expected value of the similarity index. |
| US09026535B2 |
Multi-concept latent semantic analysis queries
A method includes accessing text, identifying a plurality of terms from the text, determining a plurality of term vectors associated with the identified plurality of terms, and clustering the determined plurality of term vectors into a plurality of clusters, the plurality of clusters comprising a first and a second cluster, the first and second clusters each comprising two or more of the determined term vectors. The method further includes creating a first pseudo-document according to the first cluster, creating a second pseudo-document according to the second cluster, identifying a first set of terms associated with the first cluster using latent semantic analysis (LSA) of the first pseudo-document, identifying a second set of terms associated with the second cluster using LSA of the second pseudo-document, and combining the first and second sets of terms into a list of output terms. |
| US09026534B2 |
Method and system to collect and search user-selected content
A method and system to provide search results via a network is described. The method may comprise receiving a search request from a user including search criteria, searching cached World Wide Web documents to obtain a web result based on the search criteria, and searching for an associated document to obtain a restricted result based on the search criteria. The associated document may be associated with the user (e.g., the user may mark or otherwise identify the document after viewing it) and access to the associated document may be restricted. The web result and the restricted result may be communicated to the user for viewing via a web browser. In an example embodiment, the user may be provided via a web interface with an option to search the World Wide Web or a database including associated documents. |
| US09026532B2 |
Image forming apparatus and file management system
An image forming apparatus is connected to an information processing apparatus via a network. The information processing apparatus may be configured to accumulate files. The information processing apparatus may include a communicating part configured to communicate with the information processing apparatus; a data obtaining part configured to obtain data to be accumulated; an encrypting part configured to encrypt the data to be accumulated; a metadata generating part configured to transmit the encrypted data to be accumulated to the information processing apparatus, and set metadata, which is received or generated by an operation receiving part, in a property of the data to be accumulated according to a WebDAV protocol; and an access control information setting part configured to set access control information which defines whether to permit an edit, an addition or a deletion of the metadata as well as an access entity according to the WebDAV protocol. |
| US09026530B2 |
Synthesizing search engine optimization data for directories, domains, and subdomains
SEO for an entire website can change the presence of the website on the internet, and change which webpages of the website rank higher for different internet searches. The SEO optimized website can provide a particular webpage in response to a particular search engine query rather than a generic landing page. SEO can determine a unified website configuration having individual webpages with higher search engine rankings for specific search engine parameters. This can allow for enhanced search engine optimization that directs search engine results to rank selected pages within a website higher than others to provide a more directed search result within the website. |
| US09026526B1 |
Providing images of named resources in response to a search query
Systems, computer program products, apparatus, and methods are described that perform operations including receiving a search query that includes a name, receiving multiple resources that have been identified by a search engine as best satisfying the search query, wherein the identified multiple resources include a resource including a plurality of images. The operations include identifying an image of the plurality of images displaying a face of the person. The image is identified based on a description associated with the image. The description is based at least in part on one or more resources included in the search results. The operations further include providing the identified image with the search results. The search results are provided as a plurality of links. Each link identifies a corresponding resource of the identified plurality of resources. |