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US09057490B2 Portable light having a movable head and a USB charging port
A rechargeable portable light may comprise: a generally rectangular light body having a cavity therein; a rechargeable source of electrical power disposed in the cavity of the light body; a light source supported by the light body for producing light; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; a USB compatible connector on the light body electrically coupled for charging the rechargeable source of electrical power. The light source may be movable relative to the light body. The light may also include a clip attached to the light body for attaching the light to a person and/or object.
US09057489B2 Universal light emitting diode illumination device and method
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide operating voltage range with a very small size allowing for the incorporation within the envelope and form of existing lightbulb bases. Therefore, a single universal LED light bulb module can be used to replace the dozens of conventional LED and incandescent lights currently being used. The electronic circuitries used to drive the LEDs are extremely compact and consequently can be incorporated in nearly any standard bulb base.
US09057488B2 Liquid-cooled LED lamp
An electrical device, preferably a light bulb having an electrical base, comprises a container having a sealed interior, an electrical component contained within the sealed interior; a liquid filling the sealed interior; and a pressure relief member. The pressure relief member has an interior tubular passage. The tubular passage has an inlet which is in fluid communication with the liquid. The tubular passage is filled with liquid from the inlet partially toward an outer end of the passage. The remainder of the passage is filled with gas. The pressure relief member provides relief from increases of pressure caused by heating the liquid. Preferably, a heat sink is provided for the electrical component and contacts the liquid coolant. The pressure relief member may be located either in the sealed interior or outside of the container.
US09057485B2 Particle detectors
A beam detector including a light source, a receiver, and a target, acting in cooperation to detect particles in a monitored area. The target reflects incident light, resulting in reflected light being returned to receiver. The receiver is capable of recording and reporting light intensity at a plurality of points across its field of view. In the preferred form the detector emits a first light beam in a first wavelength band; a second light beam in a second wavelength band; and a third light beam in a third wavelength band, wherein the first and second wavelengths bands are substantially equal and are different to the third wavelength band.
US09057483B2 Threaded insert for compact cryogenic-capable pressure vessels
An insert for a cryogenic capable pressure vessel for storage of hydrogen or other cryogenic gases at high pressure. The insert provides the interface between a tank and internal and external components of the tank system. The insert can be used with tanks with any or all combinations of cryogenic, high pressure, and highly diffusive fluids. The insert can be threaded into the neck of a tank with an inner liner. The threads withstand the majority of the stress when the fluid inside the tank that is under pressure.
US09057482B2 Auto/single functions selecting device for grease gun and method for operating the same
The auto/single functions selecting device of a grease gun includes a switch unit connected to the main body of the grease gun. When the user switches the switch unit to the first position, a single shot is available when pulling the trigger one time. When the user switches the switch unit to the second position, the grease is continuously supplied when keep pulling the trigger. The grease gun provides the function of single shot and the function of auto shot.
US09057481B1 Camera pedestal
A camera pedestal has wheels that can be positively steered via a steering bar operating a corrective and crab mode steering system, and that may also be uncoupled from the steering system and operated in a caster wheel mode. The pedestal includes a base having a chassis and four leg assemblies. Each leg assembly has an upper component rotatably attached to the chassis, and wheels attached to a lower component via a caster fitting. The caster fitting allows the wheels to be positioned in a normal position where they are aligned with the rotation axis of the leg assembly, and into a caster position where the wheels are offset from the rotation axis, to allow for caster rolling movement.
US09057474B2 Robot using multi-output differential gear
A robot uses a multi-output differential gear to generate outputs. The robot includes a driver; a differential gear configured to receive a driving power from the driver, and to drive in an interlocked manner with the driving power to generate at least three outputs differentiated from the driving power; and a motion section configured to drive in an interlocked manner with an output generated from the differential gear, and to apply an external resistance to the differential gear.
US09057470B1 Offset conduit body
The invention is a novel offset conduit body that has T-type, L-type and X-type conduit body variants. The T-style conduit body has an offset port the axis of which is perpendicular to the co-linear axis of the other two ports, but the axis of the offset port does not lie in a common plane with the axis of the other two ports, and this offset eliminates the need for bending conduit connected to the offset port in order for that conduit to pass over or under different conduit that is adjacent to the T-style conduit body and is parallel to the conduit connected to the other two ports. The L-style conduit body has a first and an offset port oriented at right angles to each other and the axis of the two ports are offset from each other so they do not lie in a common plane, and the offset eliminates the need for bending conduit connected to the offset port in order for that conduit to pass over or under adjacent conduit that is parallel to the conduit connected to the first port. The X-type conduit body has two collinear ports in one plane and two collinear ports in an offset plane.
US09057464B2 Threaded pipe connector
A threaded pipe connector, including: a pipe body including an external thread on one end; and a coupling including an internal thread on a corresponding end. Both the external thread and the internal thread are buttress threads capable of matching with each other. A ratio of thread height to pitch is 0.25-0.35, bearing surface angle is −15-3°, and guide surface angle is 10-50°. A clearance is provided between a thread crest and a thread root after engagement of the external and internal threads. A sealing area between the pipe body and the coupling includes in sequence a first cylindrical transitional area, a cylindrical sealing area, a secondary cylindrical transitional area, a conical sealing area, and a conical transitional area. Tapers of both sides of the conical sealing area are the same. One end of the conical transitional area is connected with a torque shoulder.
US09057463B2 Quick disconnect connector for subsea tubular members
A subsea connector includes first and second tubular members, each having a forward end with an external first flange. A guide basket with an open forward end extends around the first tubular member. A fluid cylinder assembly moves the guide basket axially relative to the first tubular member between a rearward position and a forward position. Lock dogs are carried by the second tubular member. Each of the dogs has a first load shoulder and a second load shoulder and is mounted to a dog support. The dog support has a forward portion that contracts and expands radially relative to the second tubular member. While the guide basket is in the forward position, an interior of the guide basket engages outer sides of the dogs to retain the first and second load shoulders of the dogs in engagement with the first and second flanges.
US09057459B2 Spring band clip
Spring band clip, removal tool, and method of operating spring band clip. The spring band clip includes an annular curved clip band having a first end portion and a second end portion, which are arranged to form an overlapping region and which are spaced radially from the clip band. A locking device, at least partially integrated in the first end portion, is structured and arranged to lock the clip band in an expanded state.
US09057452B2 Motorized automate/manual push button system
A driving mechanism, mounting to a flush apparatus, includes an actuation housing coupling with a valve body, a manual actuation unit including a push button and a manual plunger arm transversely extended from the push button towards a pushing platform, and an automated actuation unit including a motorized unit and an automated plunger arm transversely extended towards the pushing platform. When the push button is manually pressed, the pushing platform is pushed by the manual plunger arm to move a diaphragm member at the unsealed position. When the motorized unit is activated in responsive to a presence of a user, the automated plunger arm is driven by the motorized unit to move towards the pushing platform, such that the pushing platform is pushed by the automated plunger arm to move the diaphragm member at the unsealed position.
US09057451B2 Method and apparatus for actuating a valve
A valve (100), including a fluid inlet (102) and a fluid outlet (103) formed in a housing (101) is provided. The valve (100) includes a valve seal (209) and a resilient member (207). The resilient member (207) is coupled to the valve seal (209). The valve (100) can also include one or more shape memory alloy component (206) or another electrically actuated component that is coupled to at least a first end (214) of the resilient member (207).
US09057450B2 Valve exerciser for an emergency shutoff valve of a steam turbine and method for using the same
An apparatus for exercising an emergency shutoff valve of a steam turbine and methods for operating the same are disclosed herein. A cover of the valve exerciser mounts on top of an emergency shutoff valve body and through a stroker bolt threadingly engaged with the shutoff valve lever arm, the valve stem is moved within a passageway of the cover a small amount so that the aperture between the steam inlet and outlet is not blocked, thereby permitting normal operation of the steam valve while the valve stem is exercised.
US09057447B2 Low pressure hot tap pipeline isolation
An isolation tool assembly for use in isolating a section of a pipe has a seal unit in the form of spherical globe seal module and a lock arrangement. The seal module has a first body portion onto which are mounted two compression seal elements. In use, the seal elements engage the pipe to isolated the section of pipe and the lock arrangement prevents undesired deactivation of the seal elements where the pressure applied across the seal elements drops below a seal self-energization pressure.
US09057446B2 Pressure control apparatus
A first resilient member generates a resilient force to urge a valve portion in a valve-closing direction. A second resilient member generates a resilient force against the resilient force of the first resilient member. The resilient force of the first resilient member and the resilient force of the second resilient member are set to be balanced with each other when the valve portion is placed in a lift position that is between a full-closing position of the valve portion, in which the valve portion is seated against a valve seat to fully close a fluid passage, and a full-opening position of the valve portion, in which the valve portion is fully lifted away from the valve seat to fully open the fluid passage.
US09057445B2 Butterfly valve disc to attain accelerated flow
An improved disc for a butterfly valve having reduced structure within the bore of the valve, so as to minimize obstruction to the flow of granular material therethrough. Accelerated flow of granular material through the valve is obtained because of the thin dimensions of the butterfly valve. The modified disc includes upper and lower sockets, most of its structure is outside the perimeter of the disc. The disc may be of arcuate shape.
US09057444B2 Leaf seal
A leaf seal is provided for effecting a seal between two, coaxial, relatively rotating components. The leaf seal has an annular pack of stacked leaves. The pack is mountable to a first one of the components at root portions of the leaves and extends towards the other component such that end edges of the leaves are presented for wiping contact with the other component and, in use, a pressure drop is maintained axially across the pack. The leaf seal has a coverplate at the high or the low pressure side of the pack covering a portion of the radial extent of the pack. Some or all of the leaves have respective abutment formations. Each abutment formation is arranged to abut the coverplate at a stop portion upon radial deflection of the leaf by a predetermined amount to prevent further radial deflection beyond that amount.
US09057443B2 Metal seal
A metal seal of a non-circular ring which shows uniform sealing ability on whole periphery. The whole configuration of the metal seal is a non-circular ring having an R-shaped curved portion and a straight portion, and a cross-sectional configuration of the metal seal is changed as to make cantilever flexural rigidity larger on the straight portion than on the R-shaped curved portion.
US09057442B2 Structure of piston ring
A structure of a piston ring to be installed in an engine includes a matrix. A laminated intermediate layer is formed on a surface of the matrix from hard chromium (Cr), chromium nitride (CrN) and titanium carbide (TiC) in order, and a diamond-like carbon film (DLC) is coated on an outer periphery of the intermediate layer. Thus, the piston ring is wrapped by a skin with a progressive structure having a gradient distribution of hardness. The structure formed from the diamond-like carbon film provides a low wear rate and a low friction coefficient, while applying a high bonding force to the matrix and making the piston ring have an improved normal service life that meets the related environmental regulations.
US09057436B1 Shift device for transmission
The present invention is a shift device for switching a dog clutch mechanism in a transmission, comprising: a shift shaft capable of moving in an axial direction; a shift member capable of moving in the axial direction within a predetermined waiting stroke range; an elastic member holder for a waiting mechanism; and an elastic member provided in outside of the shift shaft in a radial direction so as to be compressed and expanded between the elastic member holder and the shift member, wherein the elastic member biases the shift member toward one side in the axial direction.
US09057435B2 Vehicle startup control device and startup control method
A start request detection unit detects a start request for a vehicle. A hydraulic pressure control circuit controls torque transmitted by a lock-up clutch by controlling an engagement force of the lock-up clutch. A rotation speed detection unit detects an output rotation speed of a torque converter. An engagement control unit issues an instruction to the hydraulic pressure control circuit such that the lock-up clutch is placed in slip engagement and is able to transmit the torque when the following conditions are both satisfied: a predetermined time period has elapsed since detection of the start request by the start request detection unit; and the output rotation speed has increased to a predetermined rotation speed or higher.
US09057430B2 Four-wheel drive vehicle
A four-wheel drive vehicle includes: a driving force transmission system which transmits torque of a drive source to front wheels and rear wheels via gear mechanisms; a clutch provided in the driving force transmission system and capable of controlling an amount of the torque transmitted to the rear wheels; and a pressing mechanism which presses the clutch by transforming a part of the torque transmitted to the rear wheels into axial thrust. In the driving force transmission system, gear ratios of the gear mechanisms are set such that a direction of a differential rotation between a drive shaft connected to an input side of the clutch and a drive shaft connected to an output side of the clutch is not reversed even when a steered angle of the front wheels changes to a maximum value while the four-wheel drive vehicle is traveling forwards.
US09057425B2 Flexure support apparatus
A flexure support apparatus for providing multiple axes support to reciprocating members for an energy conversion process includes a base having a sleeved opening disposed therethrough a central portion of the base and a plurality of apertures also disposed therethrough the base that are positioned outside of the sleeved opening, also included in a plurality of flexible finger assemblies that are positioned in an offset manner on opposing sides of the base. Further included is a pair of piston assemblies that are disposed within opposing ends of the sleeved opening being supported by the plurality of flexible finger assemblies, wherein the piston assemblies move in opposing and equal amounts in reciprocating movement within the sleeved opening being supported and controlled by the plurality of flexible finger assemblies, thus the pair of piston assemblies are able to do compressive work on a fluid within the sleeve without bearings or seals.
US09057422B2 Stretch belt removal and installation tool
A unitary stretch belt installation and removal tool includes an installation component having a slot for positioning the tool on the rim of a pulley and a wedge shaped element to stretch and guide a belt into a pulley groove as the pulley is rotated and further having an integral removal component including a slot and a shaped, generally convex belt guide surface for stretching and guiding a belt from a pulley as the pulley is rotated.
US09057416B2 Bicycle with suspension
A bicycle can include a suspension system with a shock absorber. The shock absorber can have a sag position which can be adjustable. Sag refers to the amount of movement experienced by the suspension under a static load, such as that of the weight of a rider. Methods and systems to set sag can include at least one valve in fluid communication with a gas chamber of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the at least one valve can be used to automatically set the sag position based on an individual's weight and riding position.
US09057411B2 Process and device for monitoring the operation of a clutch moved by an actuator into the closed position and automatically moving into the open position
In a clutch which is impelled by an actuator into the closed position and which automatically moves into the open position by an opening spring, the movement of the clutch into the open position is monitored and any malfunction is displayed.
US09057409B2 Dry dual clutch transmission actuation system using electrical motor with force aided lever
An actuation system for actuating a clutch piston of a transmission includes an actuator and a lever. A first end of the lever is attached to the actuator. The lever is pivotable about a lever connection location. Movement of the actuator rotates the lever about the lever connection location. A spring assembly is pivotable about a spring connection location, and pivotably connected to the lever at a second end of the lever. When the actuator is disposed in an un-actuated position, the spring assembly is positioned such that a pre-loaded spring force is directed along a zero moment path to generate a zero moment in the lever. When the actuator is disposed in an actuated position, the spring assembly is rotated so that the spring force is directed along a moment generating path in order to generate a moment in the lever to rotate the lever.
US09057408B2 Coupling device, and home automation equipment including such a device
A coupling device installed between an output shaft of an electric motor and an input shaft of a reducing gear of an actuator for driving a screen or a hatch that is part of home-automation equipment for closure, solar protection, or projection and which includes a first member rotatably secured to the output shaft, and which is provided with at least one longitudinal outer groove, and a second member rotatably secured to the input shaft, and which is provided with at least one longitudinal outer groove and wherein the coupling device further includes an element for coupling the first and second members together in rotation, and which has, on at least one surface thereof, at least two series of lugs which project from the at least one surface, wherein the lugs are inserted into the longitudinal outer groove of the first member and the longitudinal outer groove of the second member, respectively.
US09057406B2 Part-bearing-ring, securing sleeve, rolling-element bearing, and mounting method
A part-bearing-ring of a rolling-element bearing includes first and second assembly bores on its end surface, and the second assembly bore has a larger diameter than the first assembly bore so that it can accommodate a securing sleeve. The second assembly bore may include an internal thread for attaching the securing sleeve. Also a bearing ring formed of two part-bearing-rings and a securing sleeve and a method of installing a bearing ring.
US09057404B2 Cage for a rolling bearing, notably for a motor vehicle electric power steering bearing
A rolling bearing cage provides a circumferential spacing of a row of rolling elements and comprises first pockets configured to accommodate first rolling elements of the row of rolling elements. The first pockets are provided with axial retention portions configured to retain the rolling bearing cage on the first rolling elements. Second pockets are configured to accommodate second rolling elements of the row of rolling elements and not provided with axial retention portions configured to retain the cage on the second rolling elements. Separation portions are provided which between the separation portions delimit the first and second pockets. Each of the separation portions delimiting one of the first pockets comprises a notch open in an axial direction and open in opposing radial directions.
US09057401B2 High strength foil journal bearing retainer
A journal foil bearing includes a bearing retainer having one slot configured to receive a top foil leading edge tab and another slot configured to receive a top foil trailing edge tab. A backup support structure, integral to the bearing retainer, extends between and is at least partially defined by the slots. The retainer is configured so that, during operation, the trailing edge tab contacts the support structure at a position close to the friction force, thereby minimizing top foil bending stress and improving bearing strength.
US09057399B2 Idler gear stub shaft
A stub shaft is disclosed. The stub shaft may have an elongated cylindrical body having a base end configured to be secured to an engine block and an opposing distal end. The stub shaft may also have a collar formed at the base end of the elongated cylindrical body. The collar may be configured to be inserted into a cavity in the engine block to guide attachment of the stub shaft to the engine block. The stub shaft may further have an axial bore formed in the elongated cylindrical body and passing from the base end to the distal end. The stub shaft may also have a radial passage formed in the elongated cylindrical body and in fluid communication with the axial bore. The stub shaft may additionally have a thrust face formed between the base end and the radial passage.
US09057398B2 Heavy-load suction cup device
The present invention generally relates to the field of suction cups, and more particularly to a rotatable multi-cup suction device. The heavy-load suction cup device includes a cup body that is directly contactable with an adhered surface. The cup body is provided thereon with a cap that defines, together with the cup body, a cavity. The cup body includes a coupling rod. The cap includes a mounting hole formed in a central portion thereof for receiving the coupling rod to extend therethrough. The cup body includes an air evacuation hole that is connectable to and thus communicates with an air evacuation device. The device can notify a user when the suction force gets weakening in order to restore or replenish the suction force and has an improved functionality of self-inspection. Further, the suction cup device has an increased load capacity, an extended life span, and is reusable for numerous times.
US09057397B2 Chrome-plated fastener with organic coating
An organic-coated, chrome-plated fastener includes a fastener body having one or more friction regions that are adapted to slidably engage another structure when the fastener is used for fastening. Some or all of the fastener body may be chrome-plated, including at least one of the friction regions. The at least one chrome-plated friction region may be coated with an organic composition that is selected to control a coefficient of friction of the at least one chrome-plated friction region.
US09057396B2 Lug nut locking device
A lug nut locking device, which provides a visual indication of loosening of one of a pair of adjacent nuts includes a locking strip for extending between the nuts, rings on the ends of the strip for mounting the strip on the nuts, teeth in the rings for resisting nut loosening; and a pair of flags with annular bodies for mounting on the nuts beneath the strip, the flag bodies having internal teeth for engaging the nuts, whereby rotation of one of the nuts causes corresponding rotation of its associated flag providing a visual indication that the nut is loosening.
US09057395B2 One piece hydraulic disc brake caliper with one way plumbing
A bolt for use with a hydraulic disc brake caliper. The bolt includes a head and a shaft extending outwardly from the head. The shaft includes a threaded portion having a diameter, at least one channel defined in the outer surface of the threaded portion, first and second reduced diameter portions defined at least partially circumferentially around the shaft and a blocking portion separating the first and second reduced diameter portions.
US09057393B1 Window hardware anchor
A window hardware anchor formed from a base and a pair of walls defining a central channel therebetween. The walls each form a spreadable projection at the end opposing the base and combine to define an anchor head. A pair of shoulders are attached in opposing relation on the outside of different walls, such that when a fastener is received in the central channel, the head and the shoulders laterally displace to form a stable attachment platform for desired window hardware.
US09057387B2 Series fan assembly structure
A series fan assembly structure includes a first fan frame and a second fan frame. The first fan frame has a first latch section, a second latch section, a first engagement recess, a second engagement recess, a first retainer section and a second retainer section. The second fan frame has a third latch section, a fourth latch section, a third engagement recess, a fourth engagement recess, a third retainer section and a fourth retainer section. The first and second engagement recesses are respectively connected with the third and fourth latch sections, the first and second latch sections are respectively connected with the third and fourth engagement recesses and the first and second retainer sections are respectively connected with the third and fourth retainer sections. Accordingly, the first and second fan frames can be quickly assembled and securely connected in both axial direction and radial direction.
US09057384B2 Integrated fan
An integrated fan includes a centrifugal blade unit and a frame. The centrifugal blade unit has a hub. The frame is used for accommodating the centrifugal blade unit. The frame includes a first casing, a second casing and at least one airflow-guiding plate. The first casing includes a main plate and an airflow inlet, wherein the airflow inlet is disposed in the main plate and aligned with the hub. The second casing is opposed to the main plate of the first casing. The at least one airflow-guiding plate is aslant and externally extended from an edge of the main plate. The airflow-guiding plate, the first casing and the second casing collectively define an airflow output channel. An included angle between an airflow-leaving direction of the airflow output channel and an airflow-entering direction of the airflow inlet is ranged between 90 and 180 degrees.
US09057383B2 Systems and methods for swirl brake tapering
A centrifugal compressor is disclosed. The centrifugal compressor comprises a first duct configured to receive a process gas, an impeller connected to the first duct and configured to compress the process gas, wherein the impeller has an outer surface, a first seal comprising, a first plurality of swirl brakes configured to have a tooth shape to reduce the inlet seal swirl of a flow of the process gas at an entrance to the first seal, wherein each swirl brake is disposed at a leading edge of the first seal and is configured to have a gap between the first plurality of swirl brakes and the outer surface of the impeller seal. A seal including a plurality of swirl brakes for reducing an inlet swirl and a method of manufacturing such a seal are disclosed.
US09057380B2 Fan having debris entry prevention gap
A cooling fan structure includes a hub, a rotary shaft, a fan seat, and a stator assembly. The fan seat is provided on around a front end corresponding to a rear end of the hub with a forward protruded annular rim portion and a sunken annular groove portion adjoining an inner lower side of the rim portion. The protruded annular rim portion reduces a gap between the hub and the fan seat to reduce the amount of air flowing into the hub via the gap and accordingly prevents external foreign matters from invading the hub via the same gap to adversely damage components inside the hub or cause a stuck hub; and the groove portion provides an additional space for receiving invaded and accumulated foreign matters to thereby reduce the possibility of a stuck hub. With these arrangements, the cooling fan can have prolonged service life.
US09057376B2 Tube pump for transferring molten metal while preventing overflow
A tube pump for transferring molten metal includes a refractory tube having upper and lower end portions. A motor is disposed near the upper end portion of the refractory tube. A refractory shaft extends in the refractory tube and is connected to the motor near the upper end portion of the refractory tube. A refractory impeller is connected to the shaft in the lower end portion of the refractory tube. An upper outlet extends from upper end portion of the refractory tube through which molten metal flows upon rotation of the impeller. The refractory tube is enclosed at its upper end portion. A gas source flows gas into the refractory tube at or near its upper end portion under a pressure which prevents overflow of the molten metal above the outlet. Flux may be directed into the refractory tube alone or with gas.
US09057372B2 Gear root geometry for increased carryover volume
A gear includes a gear root defined by a stretched root blended into an involute tooth profile curve within a True Involute Form diameter.
US09057366B2 Diaphragm pump
A diaphragm pump (1) which has in at least one pump head (2) a working or pump diaphragm (3) which, by means of a clamping zone (4) arranged at its outer circumference, is clamped between two housing parts (5, 6) of a pump housing and which, between itself and a pump head part (6), borders a working or delivery chamber (8) and which, in a central zone (10), surrounds a diaphragm armature (11) which, on a side facing away from the working or delivery chamber (8) of the at least one pump head (2), is connected to a reciprocating drive (12) which is provided for generating an oscillating stroke movement of the working or pump diaphragm (3). The diaphragm pump according to the invention is characterized in that the annular zone arranged adjacent to the clamping zone (4) is formed as a guide zone (14) which, in the unloaded state of the working or pump diaphragm, is convexly curved and projects into the working or delivery chamber (8), with which guide zone (14) the working or pump diaphragm (3) rolls on a complementarily shaped annular or support zone (15) of the pump head (2) during the stroke movement of the working or pump diaphragm (3), and that a compensation zone (16) of the working or pump diaphragm (3) is provided between the guide zone (14) and the central zone (10), which compensation zone, in the unloaded state, is in contrast curved concavely and in the direction of the stroke drive (12). The diaphragm pump according to the invention is characterized by improved pump performance, a long service life and quiet and low-vibration pump operation.
US09057363B2 Continuous fluid delivery system
The continuous fluid delivery systems includes a fluid pumping device comprising a pump housing comprising a base member with a plurality of inlet ports and at least one outlet port and at least two pairs of opposing pistons movably associated with the housing. Each pair of opposing pistons at least in part defines a respective pumping chamber of the fluid pumping device. The pistons in each pair of opposing pistons may be independently controlled such that any one of the plurality of inlet ports or the at least one outlet port is independently selectable to be in fluid communication with one of the respective pumping chambers. A drive system may be interfaced with the respective pistons to at least reciprocally operate the pistons relative to the base member. The pump housing and the at least two pairs of opposing pistons may comprise a disposable unit.
US09057362B2 Sublimation pump and method
A vacuum pump may comprise a grating, and a sublimation element. The grating may have a grating opening and a grating interior that may be bounded by at least one grating surface. The sublimation element may be located within the grating interior and may be configured to sublimate and form a reactive film on the grating interior upon heating of the sublimation element above the sublimation temperature. The reactive film may be effective to capture gas molecules entering the grating interior through the grating opening and contacting the reactive film.
US09057361B2 Methods and apparatus for harvesting biomechanical energy
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for harvesting energy from motion of one or more joints. Energy harvesters comprise: a generator for converting mechanical energy into corresponding electrical energy; one or more sensors for sensing one or more corresponding characteristics associated with motion of the one or more joints; and control circuitry connected to receive the one or more sensed characteristics and configured to assess, based at least in part on the one or more sensed characteristics, whether motion of the one or more joints is associated with mutualistic conditions or non-mutualistic conditions. If conditions are determined to be mutualistic, energy harvesting is engaged. If conditions are determined to be non-mutualistic, energy harvesting is disengaged.
US09057360B2 Wind power generator and yaw bearing replacement method for a wind power generator
The object of the invention is to provide a wind power generator whose yaw bearing can be replaced by a simple device. A wind power generator has a nacelle, a tower that supports the nacelle at a high location, a yaw bearing that is located between a first bearing seat that is provided on the bottom section of the nacelle and a second bearing seat that is provided on the top section of the tower, first and second jack seats that extend to the outer diameter side of the first and second bearing seats, a jack-up unit that is located between the first and second jack seats so that there is a space though which the yaw bearing can be removed or installed in the radial direction of the yaw bearing, and that can jack up the nacelle, and a suspension unit that is provided on the nacelle and that can move while suspending the yaw bearing.
US09057356B2 Method for determining a voltage bounding range
A method is provided for determining a voltage bounding range defining a range of a wind turbine reference voltage for a wind turbine for controlling an output voltage of the wind turbine at a wind turbine output terminal. The method includes obtaining information regarding an electrical characteristic of a transmission line connecting the wind turbine output terminal to a point of common coupling to which plural other wind turbines are connectable. The method further includes defining the voltage bounding range based on the electrical characteristic of the transmission line.
US09057353B2 Shaft-less radial vane turbine generator
A generator having a coupling adapted to couple at least two fluid conduits together; an axial flow channel defined by the hose coupling and having an axis; a conductive coil in the hose coupling enveloping the axial flow channel; a rotor rotatable relative to the conductive coil and encircled by the conductive coil; a plurality of vanes coupled to the rotor and projecting radially toward the axis, but not intersecting the axis.
US09057346B2 Intake manifold
An intake manifold is equipped with a sub-stream passage connected to branch passages through respective connection ports to introduce intake-air substream other than intake-air mainstream to the plural branch passages. Two of the branch passages which communicate with each other through the sub-stream passage and successively introduce intake air to the internal combustion engine are defined as a first combination. Of the first combinations, a second combination is defined to have a shortest communication length via the sub-stream passage. Of the second combination, the connection port of one of the branch passages where the intake air is introduced later is narrower than that of the other of the branch passages where the intake air is introduced earlier.
US09057345B2 Canister with dual air flow paths
A canister for a vehicle, and more particularly, a canister with dual air flow paths is configured to divide an inner space of an air entrance of the canister into two spaces and allow air to flow in from an outdoor atmosphere through one space between two spaces in a purging operation and discharge fuel evaporation gas to the outdoor atmosphere through the other space when the fuel evaporation gas is discharged in order to prevent pressure in a fuel tank from being raise raised.
US09057344B2 System and method of injecting combustible gas in liquid form into a diesel engine
The present invention discloses a method of introducing fuel into a diesel engine for combustion within the engine. A combustible gas in liquid form is injected into the engine for combustion therein with diesel fuel so as to maintain a combustible gas concentration derived from the liquid in the range of 0.2%-0.6% of air intake by volume of combustible gas. Suitable gases include LPG or liquid petroleum gas, natural gas, hydrogen, ethane, methane, propane, butane, hexane, heptane, pentane, acetylene, carbon monoxide, ammonia or other combustible gas, or a combination of two or more thereof.
US09057343B2 Control system
A control system comprises a TRAS actuator 14, a VAFN actuator 40, and a control arrangement 52 operable to control the operation of the TRAS actuator 14 and the VAFN actuator 40, wherein at least one control circuit 54 of the control arrangement 52 is a common control circuit, common to the operation of both the TRAS actuator 14 and the VAFN actuator 40.
US09057342B2 Control system for a turboreactor nacelle
The invention relates to a system for controlling a plurality of actuators (15) that can displace a mobile panel (13, 17) pertaining to a nacelle (1) of an aircraft, said system comprising at least two motors (16) that can drive the actuators (15). The system also comprises two separate control units (33, 35), each unit being configured in such a way as to control and feed at least one motor that is not fed or controlled by the other control unit. The invention also relates to a nacelle comprising such a system.
US09057340B2 Cylinder block assembly
A cylinder block assembly is provided. In one example, the cylinder block assembly includes a crankshaft support with a single structural frame attachment feature. The single structural frame attachment feature may reduce stress within the cylinder block assembly.
US09057336B2 Control apparatus for internal combustion engine and control apparatus for vehicle equipped with internal combustion engine
Provided is a control apparatus for an internal combustion engine that can suppress blowback of in-cylinder residual gas to an intake passage when reverting from a fuel-cut operation accompanied by valve stopping control of an intake valve while suppressing an oil ascent during execution of the fuel-cut operation, and a control apparatus for a vehicle equipped with the internal combustion engine. When executing a fuel-cut operation accompanied by intake valve stopping control, advancement control of the opening/closing timing of an exhaust valve (32) is executed. If the advancement control is being executed in a case where a request to revert from the fuel-cut operation has been detected, an advance amount of the opening/closing timing of the exhaust valve (32) is retarded so as to become less than or equal to a predetermined value.
US09057333B2 System and method for controlling the amount of torque provided to wheels of a vehicle to improve drivability
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes an axle torque determination module, an engine torque determination module, and an engine torque control module. The axle torque determination module determines an axle torque request based on a driver input and a vehicle speed. The engine torque determination module determines an engine torque request based on the axle torque request and at least one of a turbine speed and whether a clutch of a torque converter is applied. The engine torque control module controls an amount of torque produced by an engine based on the engine torque request.
US09057329B2 Turboprop engine systems with noise reducing inlet assemblies
An inlet assembly for a turboprop engine system is provided. The inlet assembly includes an inlet plenum defining first inlet configured to receive air from the atmosphere; an expansion plenum coupled to the inlet plenum and configured to receive the air from the inlet plenum, the inlet plenum and the expansion plenum defining a flow path for the air with a bend of at least 90°; and a second inlet coupled to the expansion plenum and configured to receive the air from the expansion plenum.
US09057328B2 Gas turbine engine with intercooling turbine section
A gas turbine engine includes a combustor section, a fan section forward of the combustor section, a low pressure turbine section along the combustor section, and an intercooling turbine section aft of the fan section and forward of the combustor section. The intercooling turbine section includes upstream and downstream intercooling turbine variable vanes. The intercooling turbine section is situated in an intermediate flow path that is inboard of an outer bypass flow path. The intermediate flow path splits downstream from the intercooling turbine section to a second stream bypass flow path and a core flow path. The second stream bypass flow path is inboard of the outer bypass flow path and extends to an exhaust nozzle. The exhaust nozzle is located aft of the low pressure turbine section and inboard of the outer bypass flow path.
US09057325B2 Rotary units, rotary mechanisms, and related applications
The invention relates to rotary units and rotary mechanisms that are suitable for use in numerous applications. Rotary units typically include rotational components that are configured to rotate. In some embodiments, for example, multiple rotary units are assembled in rotary mechanisms such that neighboring pairs of rotational components counter-rotate or contra-rotate relative to one another during operation of the rotary mechanisms. Rotational components generally include one or more implements that are structured to perform or effect one or more types of work as the rotational components rotate relative to one another in a given rotary mechanism. In certain embodiments, implements are configured to rotate and/or to effect the movement of other components as rotational components rotate. In some embodiments, engines include rotary mechanisms and are used in, for example, ground vehicles, marine vehicles, aircraft, or devices.
US09057320B2 Control device and control method for an internal combustion engine
Provided is a control device for an internal combustion engine, which improves acceleration performance while maintaining fuel performance in a non-supercharging operation range. A bypass passage (33) which bypasses a turbine (32c, 32d) of a supercharger is provided. In the bypass passage (33), a wastegate valve (33a) for adjusting a flow-path area of the bypass passage (33) by a wastegate actuator (33b) is provided. For an operation in the non-supercharging operation range, an opening degree of the wastegate valve (33a) is set to fully close the wastegate valve (33a) when a ratio of a pressure (Pb) of an intake manifold (22) and an atmospheric pressure (P1) is smaller than a threshold value.
US09057319B2 Multi-stage turbocharger arrangement
The present invention relates to a multi-stage turbocharger arrangement (1), having a high-pressure turbocharger (20) which has a turbine housing (26A), a bearing housing (27A), a compressor housing (28A); and having a low-pressure turbocharger (21) which has a turbine housing (26B), a bearing housing (27B), a compressor housing (28B); wherein the turbine housings (26A, 26B) are provided with an integrated inner shell (23) for conducting exhaust gas.
US09057317B2 System and method for electrical power management for a vehicle
A system and method for managing the electrical power associated with a vehicle detects whether an engine speed is below a speed set point for a minimum duration. A thermal sensor is arranged to detect whether a first temperature associated with a first cooling fan, a first coolant, or a first vehicle component is below a first target temperature. A fan controller or a power management controller is configured to disable or slow the first cooling fan to conserve a first level of electrical energy if the first temperature is below a target temperature and if the engine speed is below the speed set point for a minimum duration.
US09057316B2 Exhaust component mounting structure
An exhaust after-treatment system including a first exhaust treatment device having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, and a second exhaust treatment device and a third mounting surface and a fourth mounting surface. A first mounting structure is attached to the first mounting surface of the first exhaust treatment device, and a second mounting structure attached to the third mounting surface of the second exhaust treatment device, wherein the second and fourth mounting surfaces are secured to each other.
US09057315B2 Oxygen sensor heat sinking boss
A vehicle having an engine is disclosed. The vehicle includes an exhaust pipe receiving exhaust gas from the engine and a muffler connected to the exhaust pipe. An oxygen concentration sensor is disposed in a boss defining a port in the exhaust pipe. The boss includes a diameter greater than a widest dimension of the oxygen concentration sensor which may be in the form of a fin.
US09057314B1 Apparatuses for cooling exhaust components of marine engines
An elongated exhaust conduit comprises a first end receiving hot exhaust gas from a marine engine and a second end discharging the exhaust gas. An elongated cooling water jacket extends adjacent to the exhaust conduit. The cooling water jacket conveys the raw cooling water adjacent to the exhaust conduit to thereby cool the exhaust conduit and warm the raw cooling water therein and discharges the warmed cooling water to cool the marine engine. The cooling water jacket comprises first and second channels that are separate from each other. The cooling water is oriented in a helical flow around the exhaust conduit.
US09057313B2 Muffler including a resonator slide-in unit
A muffler for an intake tract of a combustion engine is provided. The muffler includes a resonator housing, which according to a part segment of an annular body is formed with continuous cross section. The muffler also includes a resonator slide-in unit, which according to a part segment of an annular body is formed with a continuous cross section and which is configured in order to be slid into the resonator housing in a part circle-like movement.
US09057312B2 System and apparatus for reducing reductant deposit formation in exhaust aftertreatment systems
System and apparatus are disclosed for reducing reductant deposit formation in an exhaust aftertreatment system. A directing device is provided in the exhaust flow path upstream of a reductant opening into the exhaust flow path. The directing device is configured to direct an exhaust flow toward the reductant opening and around the directing device to effectively mix the exhaust flow with a reductant provided through the reductant opening to reduce the formation of reductant deposits.
US09057305B2 Reservoir tank for a reducing agent
The invention relates to a reservoir tank for a reducing agent (1), in particular an aqueous urea solution for the after-treatment of exhaust gas from a combustion engine, comprising an outer container (2) and a pot-shaped inner container (3) which limits a partial volume (4) of the volume (5) of the outer container (2), a heating element (6) which is set in the inner container (3) and an extraction device (7) for extracting the reducing agent (1). According to the invention, the pot-shaped inner container (3) is surrounded in the floor region by an insulated collar (8) comprising a first limb (9) led to the outer circumferential surface (11) of the inner container (3) and a second limb (10) contacting the floor surface (12) of the outer container (2), such that the insulated collar (8) limits an additional partial volume (13) of the volume (5) of the outer container (2).
US09057303B2 Exhaust system for dual fuel engines
Exhaust system for a dual-fuel engine that is provided with a first fuel and a second fuel. The exhaust system includes an exhaust passageway, with an exhaust treatment component provided in the exhaust passageway. A thermal enhancement device communicates with the exhaust passageway and is located upstream from the exhaust treatment component, wherein the thermal enhancement device is operable to raise a temperature of an exhaust located in the exhaust passageway during a switch between the first fuel and the second fuel that is provided to the dual-fuel engine. The exhaust treatment system can also include a by-pass pipe in communication with the exhaust passageway that by-passes the exhaust treatment component, wherein during combustion of the first fuel by the dual-fuel engine, the by-pass pipe is open. During combustion of the second fuel by the dual-fuel engine, the by-pass pipe is closed.
US09057302B2 Internal combustion engine with exhaust-gas aftertreatment arrangement and intake air arrangement and method for operating an internal combustion engine of said type
A system and method for controlling temperature of a urea reductant to form ammonia for NOx reduction in a selective catalytic reducer coupled to a turbocharged engine exhaust by portioning a flow across the reductant of one or more of the following: a combination of compressed air and ambient air; and/or a combination of the exhaust upstream and downstream the turbine.
US09057301B2 Emissions control in stationary rich burn engines
A catalyst system may include a three-way catalyst that receives exhaust gases from an engine and an ammonia slip catalyst that receives exhaust gases from the three-way catalyst. An air injection component can be configured between the three-way catalyst and the ammonia slip catalyst. A first sensor can determine first exhaust gases data and transmits that data to a controller, while a second sensor can determine second exhaust gases data and transmit that data to a controller. The controller can estimate unmeasured exhaust gases data based on the data received from the sensors and determine a setting of a component of the system and/or of the engine based on the unmeasured exhaust gases data.
US09057288B2 Process utilizing high performance air-cooled combined cycle power plant with dual working fluid bottoming cycle and integrated capacity control
A combined cycle power plant system and methods of operation so as to minimize consumption of cooling water utilizes exhaust from a combustion turbine to generate steam for power generation in a steam turbine topping cycle. The exhaust steam from the steam turbine topping cycle is utilized to vaporize an organic working fluid in an organic working fluid bottoming cycle, where vaporized organic working fluid expanded across a turbine generates additional power. Exhaust gas from the organic working fluid bottoming cycle is condensed utilizing an air-cooled heat exchanger. Heat exchange bundles of the air-cooled heat exchanger are preferably arranged horizontally relative to the ground to maximize efficiency. Turbine inlet cooling is employed at the combustion turbine to recapture energy lost in the system. A thermal energy storage tank may be utilized in conjunction with the turbine inlet cooling to supply chilling water to the system.
US09057281B2 Axial turbomachine having an axially displaceable guide-blade carrier
An axial turbomachine including a rotor-blade cascade is provided. The turbomachine includes a casing in which the cascade is installed and a guide-blade carrier which encloses the cascade and is integrated into the inner side of the housing. The guide-blade carrier is arranged immediately adjacently to the blade tips faulting a radial gap, wherein the guide-blade carrier is mounted in the housing, such that it may be displaced parallel to the axis of the axial turbomachine, and includes an adjusting ring which is supported on contact surfaces on the housing and guide-blade carrier and may be rotated about the axis, wherein the contact surfaces of the adjusting ring and of the housing and/or of the guide-blade carrier are set with respect to a plane perpendicular to the axis, so that, when the adjusting ring is rotated about the axis, the guide-blade carrier is displaced axially by the adjusting ring.
US09057279B2 Labyrinth seals
A labyrinth seal impedes leakage flow though a gap between confronting static and moving parts in a turbomachine. The seal includes axially spaced and circumferentially extending sealing fins arranged in leakage flow series and projecting across the gap from at least one of the confronting parts into sealing proximity with the opposing confronting part. The fins have at least a distal portion that is curved or inclined in the upstream direction of the leakage flow to deflect the leakage flow in the upstream direction. Successive fins define chambers that accommodate recirculating vortices produced by the deflected leakage flow.
US09057277B2 Systems, devices, and/or methods for producing holes
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, and/or composition of matter adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method for activities that can comprise and/or relate to, a first form comprising: a plurality of surface artifacts that substantially spatially replicate a surface geometry of a stacked foil mold; and a prong that is adapted to form a hole in a cast product.
US09057274B2 Housing system for an axial turbomachine
The invention relates to a housing system (10) for an axial turbomachine, in particular for an aircraft turbine, comprising a housing (12), at least one guide blade (14), which is fastened to the housing (12) by means of at least one fastening element (18),a scaling element (20) for reducing a leakage flow between the listening element (18) and the housing (12), wherein the sealing element (20) is arranged between a downstream wall (22) of the fastening element (18) with respect to a flow direction (I) of the axial turbomachine and a wall (24) of the housing (12), and a pressing means (36), by means of which an axial force can be applied to the scaling element (20) And the scaling element can be pressed against the wall (24) of the housing (12), at least during the operation of the axial turbomachine. The invention further relates to an axial turbomachine having such a housing system (10).
US09057272B2 Protective polishing mask
An example component polishing method includes polishing a component, and protecting at least a portion of a component during the polishing using a sacrificial mask. Some of the sacrificial mask is removed during the polishing.
US09057270B2 Compressor including suction baffle
A compressor includes a shell, a bearing housing, a compression mechanism and a suction baffle. The shell defines a suction pressure region and a suction gas inlet. The bearing housing is fixed relative to the shell within the suction pressure region. The compression mechanism is located within the shell, supported on the bearing housing and in communication with the suction pressure region. The suction baffle is located within the suction pressure region and includes a main body located radially between the bearing housing and the suction gas inlet, a first tab extending from a first lateral end of the main body, and a second tab extending from the first lateral end of the main body and spaced axially from the first tab to define a first recess between the first and second tabs. The bearing housing defines a first leg extending within the recess.
US09057268B2 Rotary piston and cylinder devices
A rotary piston and cylinder assembly having two rotary piston and cylinder devices, each device including a rotor and a stator, the stator at least partially defining an annular cylinder space, the rotor being in the form of a ring, and the rotor having at least one piston which extends from the rotor ring into the annular cylinder space. In use the at least one piston is moved circumferentially through the annular cylinder space on rotation of the rotor relative to the stator, the rotor body being sealed relative to the stator, and the device further having cylinder space shutter means which is capable of being moved relative to the stator to a closed position in which the shutter means partitions the annular cylinder space, and to an open position in which the shutter means permits passage of the at least one piston, the cylinder space shutter means including a shutter disc, wherein the devices are connected by a transfer passage.
US09057265B2 Rotary compressor-expander systems and associated methods of use and manufacture
The present technology is directed generally to rotary displacement systems and associated methods of use and manufacture. The systems can be used to compress and/or expand compressible fluids. In some embodiments, the rotary displacement systems include a chamber housing having a pressure-modifying chamber with a first port and a second port, a first passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the first port, and a second passageway in fluid communication with the chamber via the second port. The systems can further include a shaft positioned within the chamber housing and rotatable relative to the chamber housing about a rotational axis, and a rotor comprising no more than two lobes. The rotor can be carried by and rotatable relative to the shaft, and can be alternately operable in a first mode in which flow is provided from the first passageway to the second passageway via the chamber and in a second mode in which flow is provided from the second passageway to the first passageway via the chamber.
US09057258B2 System and method for using controlled vibrations for borehole communications
A system for producing controlled vibrations within a borehole comprises a vibration mechanism an impact to produce a plurality of vibration beats. The vibration mechanism is located substantially near a bottom hole assembly within the borehole. A damping mechanism selectively damps the vibration beats to encode information therein. The damping mechanism is located remotely from the vibration mechanism along a drill string of the bottom hole assembly.
US09057256B2 Submersible pump control
A system can include an interface to receive sensed data and economic data; a production control framework that includes a module for modeling motor efficiency of an electric submersible pump, a module for modeling gas composition of a fluid being pumped by an electric submersible pump, a module for modeling solid dynamics in a fluid being pumped by an electric submersible pump, a module to update one or more of the modules for modeling in response to receipt of data via the interface; and an interface to output control commands to a controller for an electric submersible pump based at least in part on data received by the interface and analyzed by the production control framework. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
US09057255B2 Dual flow gas lift valve
A gas lift system has mandrels deploying downhole and has gas lift valves deploying on the mandrels. In general, the mandrel can have an interior and can have at least one port communicating outside the mandrel. To achieve higher gas injection while maintaining component sizes in desirable ranges, the gas lift valve of the present disclosure has multiple injection outlets, and a common opening pressure can control the opening of each of the injection outlets in the valve. The valve can open in two places, allowing gas to flow through the nose of the valve as well as through a ported latch at the top of the valve. In this way, that valve can offer larger injection capabilities while keeping a suitable outside diameter.
US09057254B2 Method for detecting and locating fluid ingress in a wellbore
A method for detecting fluid ingress in a wellbore. An acoustic sensor is placed along a wellbore. The acoustic sensor is adapted to sense individual acoustic signals from a plurality of corresponding locations along the wellbore. The individual acoustic signals are analyzed to determine if there exists a common acoustic component in acoustic signals generated from proximate locations in the wellbore. If so, the acoustic signal having the common acoustic component which appears earliest in phase, by virtue of such acoustic signal's corresponding location in the wellbore, determines the location in the wellbore of likely fluid ingress. The acoustic sensor may be a fiber optic cable extending substantially the length of the wellbore, or alternatively a plurality of microphones situated at various locations along the wellbore.
US09057246B2 Tubular catcher system and method
Present embodiments are directed to a tubular catcher system configured to detect a falling tubular through a drilling rig and grip the tubular before it drops into the wellbore. A sensor configured to detect the velocity or acceleration of the tubular activates an actuation mechanism when the velocity or acceleration exceeds a specific threshold, indicating a falling tubular. The actuation mechanism forces a gripping mechanism into contact with the tubular, catching the tubular and sending energy from the tubular to a hydropneumatic shock absorber coupled to the actuation mechanism and/or the gripping mechanism.
US09057242B2 Method of controlling corrosion rate in downhole article, and downhole article having controlled corrosion rate
A method of removing a downhole assembly comprises contacting, in the presence of an electrolyte, a first article comprising a first material and acting as an anode, and a second article comprising a second material having a lower reactivity than the first material and acting as a cathode, the downhole assembly comprising the first article in electrical contact with the second article, wherein at least a portion of the first article is corroded in the electrolyte.
US09057233B2 Boost system and method for dual gradient drilling
Boost system and method for dual gradient drilling where a marine riser (1) has a mud return line (14) connected at a first connection position (18) below the lowest foreseeable mud level (12) in the marine riser (1), and where a mud return pump (16) is connected to the mud return line (14), and where a recirculation line (20) that has a recirculation pump (22), is connected to the marine riser (1) at a second connection position (24) below the lowest foreseeable mud level (12) in the marine riser (1), and at a third connection position (26) on the marine riser (1) below said second connection position (24).
US09057231B2 Energizing ring divot back-out lock
An energizing ring can be used to energize a seal. In embodiments, the energizing ring has a recess, or divot, adjacent to a portion of the seal so that if the seal is deformed during a balloon-type failure, a portion of the deformed seal can occupy the recess. The seal, thus, engages surfaces of the recess to prevent axial movement of the energizing ring relative to the seal.
US09057229B2 Casing centralizer
A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base, wherein the plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.
US09057227B2 Pipe handling apparatus
Pipe handling apparatus and methods intended to facilitate the transportation of pipe between a rig floor and a rack of pipe. The pipe handling apparatus comprise in general a loading mechanism, which transports pipe between the pipe handler and a rig, and a racking mechanism, which transport pipe between a rack and the loader. The racking mechanism is adapted to selectively transport pipe from and deliver it to various levels in a rack of pipe. The racker comprises a pair of elevators, each of which has a pipe rest which is moveable between a hold position, in which pipe may be received therein and is restricted from rolling out of the pipe rest, and a release position, in which release position pipe may roll out of the pipe rest.
US09057226B2 Method of forming a machinable surface
A riser assembly and method of forming where the riser assembly is made up of tubular members joined together. A metal spray process applies a layer of cladding onto ends of the tubular members and the ends are threaded to form respective box and pin configurations. Grooves are provided onto the surface of the tubular members beneath where the metal spray is applied for enhancing adhesion of the cladding and tubular members. The layer of cladding provides sufficient material so that threads may be selectively formed on the outer or the inner surface of the tubular members.
US09057223B2 Directional drilling system
A technique facilitates drilling of wellbores or other types of bore holes in a variety of applications. A steerable system or other well tool is designed with a plurality of actuators which are positioned to provide controlled steering during a drilling operation. Each actuator includes at least one loose element or ball slidably mounted in a corresponding sleeve. Pressurized fluid is used to provide controlled movement of the elements along the corresponding sleeves of the actuators. The controlled movement of the elements assists in the provision of steering or other control over the well tool during the drilling operation.
US09057222B1 Mud motor
This application is directed to a pressure balanced mud motor and a method of using the mud motor. The mud motor includes a power section to rotate a passageway housing and propel fluid through a passageway disposed in the passageway housing. The mud motor also includes a hydraulic apparatus for balancing a pressure drop experienced across a bearing assembly due to frictional flow of fluid through the passageway.
US09057221B2 Cab module for a mining machine
A seat module for an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes a base, a body, and a cab module supporting the seat module. The seat module includes a seat, a control panel mounted on the seat, one or more monitors attached to the control panel, and a plurality of controls positioned on the control panel. The seat module also includes a controller having a processor and connected to the control panel. The controller is configured to receive information from the plurality of controls and to control the operation of the industrial machine based on the received information.
US09057219B1 Window covering with integrated side track
In one embodiment, a window covering comprises a panel having a lateral edge where the panel is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. A side track is secured to the panel such that as the panel is moved between the raised position and the lowered position the side track is extended along the lateral edge. The side track changes from a first geometry to a second geometry as the side track is extended.
US09057215B1 Dual-shaft hinge
A dual-shaft hinge includes an axle housing, a pivot shaft set including a first pivot shaft and a second pivot shaft respectively pivotally coupled to the axle housing, a transmission mechanism including a first transmission member connected to the first pivot shaft and a second transmission member connected to the second pivot shaft, and a link connected between the first transmission member and the second transmission member in such a manner that the first pivot shaft and the second pivot shaft are rotatable relative to each other and the axle housing is turnable about the second pivot shaft to prevent the problem of a broken component due to overstress, or the problem of a jammed component.
US09057213B2 Hinge assembly and electronic device therewith
A hinge assembly with a moving axis is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a shaft, a first bracket and a second bracket. The shaft includes a first rod portion and a second rod portion. The first bracket includes a first rotating portion and a first flexibly connecting portion. The first rotating portion is pivoted to the first rod portion of the shaft, and the first flexibly connecting portion extends from the first rotating portion. The second bracket is pivoted to the second rod portion of the shaft and for driving the shaft to activate the first rotating portion such that the first flexibly connecting portion is stretched and bent and the shaft is moved.
US09057212B2 Lock arrangement for a convertible top of a cabriolet
A convertible top of a cabriolet adjustable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position opening the vehicle interior toward the top includes a forward rigid roof element. The roof element extends in the transverse direction of the convertible top and can be secured to a forward cowl by at least one lock arrangement in a closed position of the convertible top. The lock arrangement includes a locking hook adjustable between a locked position and an open position and which is engaged with a corresponding locking element in the locked position. A holding device ensures that the locking hook and the corresponding locking element remain engaged in the closed position of the convertible top and in the locked position of the locking hook if the cowl is offset with regard to the rigid roof element.
US09057210B2 Wireless access control system and related methods
A wireless access control system includes a remote access device and an electronic lock. The electronic lock communicates with the remote access device. The electronic lock controls the ability to lock and unlock a door in which the electronic lock is disposed. The electronic lock determines when the remote access device is at a distance less than or equal to a predetermined distance from the lock to enable the lock to be unlocked.
US09057208B2 Dummy lock core
A core assembly for use with a core housing of a lock assembly is defined by a bifurcated core body including interconnected first and second cylindrical members disposed in an abutting relationship. The bifurcated core body defines a first end received by an opening disposed in the core housing and a second end defining a substantially continuous surface. A slot is defined crosswise of the interconnected cylindrical members disposed between the first end and the second end of the interconnected cylindrical members. A catch is received in the slot defined by the bifurcated core body. The catch is biased outwardly from the slot for interlocking with the core housing irremovably securing the core body to the core housing.
US09057207B1 Multi-purpose recreational tent
The present invention relates to a multi-purpose recreational tent that allows a user to participate in a wide array of games and other activities inside or outside of the tent. The games and activities that may be played include but are not limited to soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey, football, golf, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, and badminton.
US09057206B2 Portable combination umbrella and tent
Portable combination umbrella and tent and method of providing and making the same are disclosed. The umbrella has a frame, a handle, a first tier covering, and a second tier covering. The first tier covering and the second tier covering are coupled to the frame so that an overlapping area exists between the first tier covering and the second tier covering. A tent support is movably coupled to the frame. The tent support can be moved and adjusted in a number of tent positions and also stowed away as part of the umbrella. A tent covering is coupled to the umbrella. The tent support can support the tent covering in the tent positions. At least part of the tent covering can be folded up and stored in the overlapping area so that the portable umbrella and tent can be used as an umbrella.
US09057204B2 Fiber reinforced resin polymer mortar pole
Poles of this invention have an annular body with a wall structure comprising a number of fiber reinforced resin layers, which can be positioned to form an inside and/or outside portion of the wall structure. A portion of the layers are oriented longitudinally within the wall structure, and the wall structure also includes radially-oriented fiber reinforced resin layers. The pole includes one or more layers or a core of a composite material or polymer mortar disposed within one or more locations of the wall structure, e.g., as an intermediate layer and/or as part of the wall inside and/or outside portion. The pole can include an outside surface resistant to ultra violet radiation. Poles of this invention can be formed using a continuous process on a rotating mandrel, making use of differently positioned stations to form the different portions of the pole as the fabrication is moved axially along the mandrel.
US09057199B2 Structural insulated building panel with a moisture barrier seal
A structural insulated building panel with a moisture barrier seal includes a structural insulated panel, a seal section, a first spline-receiving grove, and a second spline-receiving groove. The seal section is extended from a phenolic resin sheet of the structural insulated panel so that the seal section can be positioned in between multiple structural insulated panels in order to prevent moisture penetration. The seal section is adjacently positioned with the second spline-receiving groove of the initial structural insulated panel and extends into the first spline-receiving groove of the adjacent structural insulated panel during the installation of multiple structural insulated panels.
US09057198B2 Awning assembly with integral lighting
Embodiments of an awning assembly are taught which utilize an awning rail assembly including a connector having integrated luminaires. The integrated luminaire does not interfere with the extension or retraction of the awning.
US09057196B2 Subfloor component and method of manufacturing same
A subfloor component includes a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.
US09057193B2 Subfloor component and method of manufacturing same
A subfloor component comprises a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face generally toward the second face. At least one of the pedestals has at least one wall that is undercut. The subfloor component also comprises a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.
US09057191B2 Acoustically absorptive panel
An acoustically absorptive panel comprises a forward airspace bounded by an acoustically transparent front fabric stretch-mounted on a support frame, and the front face of a porous acoustical absorber, the forward air space, the front fabric and the porous absorber collectively acting as acoustical absorbing chamber, wherein oppositely disposed end panels of the front fabric extend around opposing side frame members of one or more frame structures of the support frame and are connected to a pair of spaced apart retaining struts disposed between the side frame members, the distance between the retaining struts adjustable by rotating one or more threaded tension adjusters thereby stretching or relaxing the front fabric across the support frame to adjust the frequency at which sound absorption will be maximized.
US09057190B1 Deck system and components thereof, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck systems and components
Deck systems, deck system components making up the deck systems, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck system components and the deck systems are described herein. A box-frame can be assembled from box-frame-segments, angle clips, and fasteners. A box-frame can be supported by posts attached to the box-frame using post brackets and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be assembled using joist segments, joist spacers, and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be positioned within the box-frame. The joist assemblies can be secured to box-frame-segments or another joist assembly using roll-lock tabs and roll-lock tab receivers and locking tabs and locking tab retainers that part of extrusions making up the box-frame-segments, joist spacers, or joist segments. Deck boards can be secured to the joist assemblies using deck screws or deck-clips. The post brackets can accommodate support posts below deck boards and railing posts extending above deck boards.
US09057181B2 Water flow valve for improving accuracy of meter readings in communication with a water distribution system
A water flow valve positioned within a water distribution system just past a building's water meter. The valve compresses air bubbles into the water at the point where the water enters the meter, thus making the meter read less volume when the water passes through it. The air is compressed through back pressure created by the valve. With this increase in pressure, the air bubbles in the water begin to collapse and occupy less space. When the water, with collapsed air bubbles, passes through the meter, the meter reads basically only the water volume, as the amount of any air volume remaining is negligible. As such, the user's water bill is lower, as compared to if no valve had been disposed within the water line, and the bill reflect a more accurate reading of the actual amount of water that has been delivered.
US09057180B1 Apparatus for sealing a vacuum tank door
An apparatus for sealing a vacuum tank door. The apparatus comprises a circular flange attached to a door panel of a vacuum tank, a horizontal crossbar connected to the center of the door panel and a lifting assembly. The lifting assembly comprises an upper linkage arm, a lower linkage arm, and a hydraulic cylinder. Activation of the hydraulic cylinder causes the linkage assembly to move downwards pulling on the horizontal crossbar and pulling the vacuum tank door towards the tank. Activation of the hydraulic cylinder also causes a connection point of the lower linkage arm and the upper linkage arm to move over-center of the connection between the lower linkage arm to the to the tank creating a tight seal between the vacuum tank door and the tank.
US09057178B2 Stiff link thumb with dampener
A machine including an implement system pivotably mounted on the machine, a thumb member mounted on an arm of the implement system for free dampened back and forth pivotable movement, the thumb member being controllably pivotable into selectable pivot positions via controlled pivoting of one or the other or both of the arm and a bucket member, a dampener being interconnected between the thumb member and the arm in an arrangement where the dampener dampens free pivoting movement of the thumb member.
US09057176B2 Retention system for a ground-engaging tool
A retention system for a ground-engaging tool includes a pin. The pin may include a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of the pin; a radial projection extending from a first end of the shaft; and a head disposed at a second end of the shaft, the head having a non-circular axial cross-section. The system may also include a retainer collar. The collar may include an annular wall surrounding a recess configured to receive the first end of the shaft; an axial slot in an inner surface of the annular wall, the axial slot extending from a first end of the annular wall inward and being configured to receive the radial projection; and a circumferential slot connected to the axial slot in the inner surface of the annular wall, the circumferential slot being configured to receive the radial projection of the pin.
US09057173B2 Hybrid construction machine
Provided is a hybrid construction machine capable of letting the operator immediately stop the swing structure by performing a stopping operation for ordinary construction machines even when the swing structure moves differently from the operator's will for some reason. The hybrid construction machine comprises: an inverter controller which outputs a PWM signal to an inverter and thereby controls the revolution speed of an electric motor; a first electric circuit including blocking means which blocks the PWM signal outputted from the inverter controller to the inverter in response to either an immobilization selection inputted through a gate lock lever switch or an OFF selection inputted through an ignition switch; and a second electric circuit including a swing brake solenoid valve which activates a swing brake in response to either the immobilization selection inputted through the gate lock lever switch or the OFF selection inputted through the ignition switch.
US09057168B1 Gabion erosion and sediment control device
An improved erosion and sediment control gabion multi-cell device, which includes a first end cell having four rigid upright walls, each wall having a plurality of flow openings therethrough; an interior space defined by the four walls, into which a water permeable material such as sand or rock material is placed; a second end cell of similar construction to the first end cell; a center cell engaged to and sharing a sidewall with each of the first and second cells, the center cell having flexible upright wire mesh front and rear walls to allow the multi-cell gabion to flex upward and downward or side to side to accommodate the terrain onto which the gabion is set in place; and a geotextile fabric liner positioned in each cell to help restrict flow of soil through the device.
US09057167B1 Pet dung collector
A pet dung collector includes a shovel, which consists of a handle, a shovel plate positioned at a front end thereof and a drop-in opening provided at the shovel plate whereas both sides thereof are provided with a respective hook, and a receipt component, which is pivotally connected at a bottom of the shovel plate and clipped beneath the drop-in opening as well as consists of a receiver for covering the drop-in opening when not in operation and receiving the dung therefrom. Thereby the hooks at both sides of the shovel plate are utilized to enable the shovel to extend over an edge of two surfaces with respect to each other of a collecting bag that by flipping the receipt component downward the dung can be automatically dislodged therefrom into the collecting bag.
US09057165B2 Safety crash barrier
Disclosed in a safety crash barrier comprising an elongated base portion and a plurality of barrier elements movably coupled in a resting state thereof to and along the base portion, the plurality of barrier elements are configured to flexibly or elastically change into a displaced state in which at least some of said barrier elements contacted by a colliding vehicle are caused to move and absorb impact energy imparted by the vehicle so as to stop movement of the vehicle or deflect it back to its lane, to thereby reduce or prevent damages to the vehicle and/or passengers injuries. In some embodiments of the present invention a structure of a plurality of barrier modules is slidably placed on top of the base portion, the plurality of barrier modules are placed one on top the other and configured to horizontally slide one relative the other in response to impact of a colliding vehicle contacting the barrier.
US09057161B2 Road construction machine, as well as method for controlling the distance of a road construction machine moved on a ground surface
A road construction machine comprising height adjustment devices which adjust the position of the plane of the machine frame in accordance with control signals, where the leveling device measures the distance of the ground surface to the machine frame and controls the height adjustment devices so the machine frame is movable at an adjusted orthogonal distance to the surface; a transmitter is arranged at the machine frame in a rigid fashion, and a receiver is movable, parallel to and synchronously with the machine frame, or vice versa, where the transmitter emits a measuring beam representative of a reference plane, the measuring beam being detectable by the receiver and representing either a plane extending parallel to the machine frame or a plane extending parallel to the ground surface, where the current distance of the machine frame to the current reference location is measurable from the detected position of the reference plane.
US09057160B2 Self-contained triathlon complex
A self-contained, controlled access, triathlon complex is described that includes a dedicated artificial body of water having a swimming starting point and a swimming finish point; dedicated biking roadway having a biking starting point adjacent the swimming finish point, and a biking finish point; a dedicated running path having a running starting point adjacent the biking finish point, and a running finish point; and an access limiting boundary surrounding the body of water, biking roadway and running path, the boundary including at least one gate for allowing controlled access to the complex.
US09057159B2 Paper that cannot be forged using solvents
The present invention relates to a security paper that cannot be forged with respect to forgery attempts with non-aqueous solvents, characterized in that it comprises on its surface and/or in its bulk, clusters formed of elementary particles that are both insoluble in water and in solvents, amalgamated with an agglomerating agent that is also insoluble in water but almost instantaneously soluble in at least one non-aqueous solvent so as to release said elementary particles in the paper, which elementary particles are preferably less than 20 μm, and more preferably still less than 10 μm, they are colored and are advantageously intense pigment dyestuffs such as those used for producing inks or paints.
US09057156B2 Process for improving chlorine dioxide bleaching of pulp
The invention is directed to a method for increasing brightness of pulp, wherein the method includes: contacting a pulp slurry with chlorine dioxide in a final D (ClO2) bleaching stage; and adding a brightening additive to the final D bleaching stage after at least a portion of the chlorine dioxide has been consumed, in an amount sufficient to increase brightness of the pulp; wherein the brightening additive is an inorganic compound chosen from hypochlorous acid, one or more precursor compounds that form hypochlorous acid in said final D bleaching stage, or a mixture thereof.
US09057155B2 Method for reducing negative effects of adhesive contaminants in systems of substances comprising waste paper
The invention relates to a method for reducing the negative effects of adhesive contaminants in the processing of waste paper, wherein an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising one component A and one component B for coagulation and detackification of stickies is added during the processing of waste paper, wherein component A is a homo- and/or copolymer of methyl methacrylate, acrylate and/or styrene and component B is a styrene copolymer having acrylic acid, maleimide and/or maleic acid hydride. The polymer dispersion can optionally comprise another component C, a cationic fixing agent that supports the coagulation of the stickies.
US09057153B2 Dryer appliance with an impeller assembly
The present subject matter provides a dryer appliance. The dryer appliance includes an impeller assembly. The impeller assembly is rotatable about an axis of rotation in order to urge a flow of air through a drum of the dryer appliance. The impeller assembly includes a base plate and an annular front plate spaced apart from the base plate. A plurality of blades extends between the base plate and the annular front plate. The size and position of the base plate, the annular front plate and the plurality of blades relative to one another can assist with urging the flow of air through the drum of the dryer appliance.
US09057152B2 Laundry treating apparatus
The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus which can make clothes drying, deodoring, crumple removal and sterilization easily. The present invention has advantages of providing a laundry treating apparatus which can make easy maintain and repair of the steam generator which is to supply steam to the clothes and the air supply unit which is to supply air to the clothes.
US09057148B2 High-strength polypropylene fiber and method for producing the same
A method for producing a polypropylene fiber, which can produce a high strength polypropylene fiber without using a special raw material and/or means is provided.The method for producing a polypropylene fiber includes the step of spinning a melt extruded fiber, the step of keeping cold, and the step of drawing, in which a ratio of a take-off speed with respect to an extrusion speed in the step of spinning the melt-extruded fiber is 50 to 750.
US09057146B2 Eddy current thickness measurement apparatus
A sheet of a material is disposed in a melt of the material. The sheet is formed using a cooling plate in one instance. An exciting coil and sensing coil are positioned downstream of the cooling plate. The exciting coil and sensing coil use eddy currents to determine a thickness of the solid sheet on top of the melt.
US09057145B2 Electrodeposition method with analysis of the electrolytic bath by solid phase extraction
A method for electrodepositing a metal layer from an electrolytic bath is described, wherein the concentrations of at least two components of the electrolytic bath are monitored by carrying out the following steps: (a) a sample is taken from the electrolytic bath; (b) the sample is supplied to a column for solid phase extraction, which contains a solid sorbent material; (c) the column is subjected to a washing procedure with a first eluent, wherein the at least two components remain on the column, and undesired components are eluted from the column; (d) the at least two components are eluted from the column by a second eluent; (e) the concentrations of the at least two components in the eluate obtained in step (d) are determined without separating the components from each other. In this method the use of poly(divinyl benzene-co-N-vinyl pyrrolidone) for solid phase extraction is particularly advantageous.
US09057143B2 Aluminum base die material for stamper, aluminum base die for stamper and stamper
The present invention relates to an aluminum die base material for a stamper having a component composition that contains 0.5% by weight to 3.0% by weight of Mg, the total amount of elements other than Mg, including unavoidable impurities, is 500 ppm or less, and the remainder is composed of Al, and a forged structure in which the average crystal grain size is 1000 μm or less and the surface area ratio of second phase particles is 0.10% or less. According to the present application, a stamper can be provided in which, together with the crystal grain size of the aluminum being refined, the formation of second phase particles is inhibited, surface irregularities attributable to mirrored surface polishing are reduced, and a uniform relief pattern is formed by anodic oxidation treatment.
US09057137B2 Method and device for carboxylic acid production
A method for producing and recovering a carboxylic acid in an electrolysis cell. The electrolysis cell is a multi-compartment electrolysis cell. The multi-compartment electrolysis cell includes an anodic compartment, a cathodic compartment, and a solid alkali ion transporting membrane (such as a NaSICON membrane). An anolyte is added to the anodic compartment. The anolyte comprises an alkali salt of a carboxylic acid, a first solvent, and a second solvent. The alkali salt of the carboxylic acid is partitioned into the first solvent. The anolyte is then electrolyzed to produce a carboxylic acid, wherein the produced carboxylic acid is partitioned into the second solvent. The second solvent may then be separated from the first solvent and the produced carboxylic acid may be recovered from the second solvent. The first solvent may be water and the second solvent may be an organic solvent.
US09057136B2 Production of low temperature electrolytic hydrogen
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a process for electrochemical hydrogen production is provided. The process includes providing an electrochemical cell with an anode side including an anode, a cathode side including a cathode, and a membrane separating the anode side from the cathode side. The process further includes feeding molecules of at least one gaseous reactant to the anode, oxidizing one or more molecules of the gaseous reactant at the anode to produce a gas product and protons, passing the protons through the membrane to the cathode, and reducing the protons at the cathode to form hydrogen gas.
US09057134B2 Process for the stripping of workpieces and stripping solution
A material mixture for dissolving a coating system from a work piece comprises an aqueous, alkaline solution containing between 3 and 8 weight percent KMnO4 and at the same time having an alkaline fraction of between 6 and 15 weight percent. The alkaline fraction is formed in one embodiment by KOH or NaOH, wherein the pH of the solution is above 13. A method according to the present invention uses the above-described material mixture for wet-chemical delaminating of hard material coatings of the group: metallic AlCr, TiAlCr and other AlCr alloys; nitrides, carbides, borides, oxides thereof and combinations thereof.
US09057128B2 Multiple level showerhead design
Embodiments of the present invention generally provide a showerhead assembly made of multiple plates fastened together. The showerhead assembly includes a gas manifold defined by a top and middle plate and a diverter plate defined by the middle plate and a bottom, heat exchange plate. A first processing gas enters the gas manifold and is diverted by the diverter plate through the bottom plate. A second processing gas enters the gas manifold and is diverted by the diverter plate through the bottom plate such that the second and first processing gases do not mix prior to exiting the showerhead. In one embodiment, the first processing gas can be distributed through central and outer regions of the showerhead at different flow rates and/or pressures. In addition, the second processing gas can be distributed through the central and outer regions of the showerhead at different flow rates and/or pressures.
US09057124B2 Method for obtaining a surface of titanium-based metal implant to be inserted into bone tissue
The invention relates to a method for obtaining a surface of a titanium-based metal implant intended to be inserted into bone tissue, comprising: (a) projecting particles of aluminum oxide under pressure on the external area of the implant; (b) chemically treating the sandblasted external area of the implant with an acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid; and (c) thermally treating the sandblasted external area of the implant by heating at a temperature of 200-450° C. for 15-120 min. The invention likewise defines a metal implant having said surface. The surface thus obtained has good micrometer-scale roughness with a suitable morphology, as well as a composition which is virtually free of impurities and a thickness which is approximately three times the thickness of conventional surfaces, which characteristics provide it with very good osseointegration properties.
US09057122B2 High-strength steel plate excellent in drop weight properties
Disclosed is a high-strength steel plate having a predetermined chemical composition, in which a microstructure of the steel plate at a depth of one-fourth to one half the thickness from a surface has an area fraction of bainite of 90% or more, an average lath width of bainite of 3.5 μm or less, and a maximum equivalent circle diameter of martensite-austenite constituents in bainite of 3.0 μm or less. The steel plate exhibits high strengths and good drop weight properties and is useful as structural materials for offshore structure, ships, and bridges, as well as materials for pressure vessels in nuclear power plants.
US09057121B2 Methods for the manufacture of a titanium alloy for use in combustion engine exhaust systems
Methods for the manufacture of the above-mentioned titanium alloy for use in combustion engine exhaust systems are disclosed herein. An exemplary method of the disclosed subject matter for the manufacture of titanium alloy for use in a high temperature and high stress environment includes performing a first heat treatment of the titanium alloy at a first temperature, rolling the titanium alloy to a desired thickness, performing a second heat treatment of the titanium alloy at a second temperature, and performing a third heat treatment of the titanium alloy at a third temperature. In some embodiments, the first temperature is selected such that recrystallization and softening of the titanium alloy is optimized without substantial coarsening of second phase particles and can be approximately 1500-1600° F. In some embodiments, the rolling of the titanium alloy reduces the thickness of the titanium alloy by at least than 65%.
US09057119B2 Method of oxidative leaching of molybdenum—rhenium sulfide ores and/or concentrates
A method for leaching molybdenum and/or rhenium from a sulfide ore and/or concentrate containing such, the method comprising the steps of: Exposing the ore and/or concentrate to an aqueous solution of chlorine-based oxidizing species in which the sum of the concentrations of hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid is at least 10 mol % of the chlorine-based oxidizing species; Allowing and/or facilitating the oxidation of the molybdenum and/or rhenium by the hypochlorite and/or hypochlorous acid, thereby decreasing the pH such that the predominant chlorine-based oxidizing species becomes chlorine; Allowing and/or facilitating the oxidation of the molybdenum and/or rhenium by the chlorine thereby producing a pregnant leach solution; and Passing the pregnant leach solution to a means for metal recovery.
US09057116B2 Method for enhancing solid-liquid separation in conjunction with laterite leaching
The invention relates to the hydrometallurgical treatment of laterite ores in order to recover valuable metals. More specifically, the invention presented relates to a method for improving precipitation and solid-liquid separation in conjunction with the leaching of laterite ores. According to the method the slurry exiting the leaching of laterite ores is neutralized, after which part of the slurry is routed to solid-liquid separation. Iron is precipitated from the solid-liquid separation overflow by neutralizing the solution and the solution that is formed, which includes jarosite seeds, is routed to an appropriate point in the process to control the precipitation of iron and to enhance the filterability of the solids.
US09057114B2 Method for producing a motor vehicle component, and a body component
A method for producing a structural and/or safety-related motor vehicle component having at least one hot-formed and press-hardened part constructed from high-strength steel includes the steps of partially heat-treating a region of the motor vehicle component by heating the region to a heat-up temperature in a temperature range between 500° C. and 900° C.; maintaining the heat-up temperature for a duration of a holding time; and cooling down from the heat-up temperature in one or more phases. A body component constructed as a structural and/or safety-related motor vehicle component from a steel sheet blank that has been hot-formed and press-hardened includes joining flanges and/or coupling locations and/or safety-related parts, wherein the joining flanges, coupling locations and/or safety-related parts are partially heat-treated in several steps with the disclosed method.
US09057113B2 Fastening system for tiltable metallurgical vessels
The invention relates to a fastening system for tiltable metallurgical processing vessels, in particular converters, the processing vessel (1) being mounted in a carrier ring (2) connected to the jacket of the processing vessel by means of plate fin elements (11), each plate fin element consisting of a plate fin connected to the carrier ring (2) by means of a sheet metal connector (16) and a first fastening bracket (14) and connected to the jacket of the processing vessel by means of a further sheet metal connector (17) and a second fastening bracket (15). According to the invention, the sheet metal connector (16, 17) is clamped by a wedge (20) between the flanges (18, 18a and 19, 19a, respectively) of the fastening bracket (14 and 15, respectively) with zero clearance, said bracket in turn abutting a tab (22) welded to the flanges of the fastening bracket and bridging same. The wedge (20) is actively connected to the tab (22) by means of a bolted connection (21).
US09057109B2 Diagnosis of melanoma and solar lentigo by nucleic acid analysis
The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
US09057107B2 Molecular biomarker set for early detection of ovarian cancer
Embodiments of the present invention concern methods and compositions related to detection of ovarian cancer, including detection of the stage of ovarian cancer, in some cases. In particular, the invention encompasses use of expression of TFAP2A and in some embodiments CA125 and/or E2F5 to identify ovarian cancer, including detecting mRNA and/or protein levels of the respective gene products. Kits for detection of ovarian cancer are also described.
US09057106B2 Method of determination of diagnosis and prognosis in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia and oligonucleotides for use in this method
The invention provides a method of determination of diagnosis and prognosis of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia from a biological sample collected from the body of a patient, wherein the status of Wnt/PCP signaling pathway is determined. Within the framework of the present invention the relation of CLL and molecular signaling pathway Wnt/PCP the components of which are markedly up-regulated in B-lymphocytes of the patients suffering from CLL was identified. The status of the Wnt/PCP signaling pathway can be determined, e.g., by the determination of the expression of components of said signaling pathway or by the determination of migration of CLL cells in the gradient of a chemokine in the presence of the ligand of said signaling pathway. The invention also relates to suitable oligonucleotides for use in the method of determination of expression of the signaling pathway components.
US09057103B2 Method for detecting mutations at IL28B and ITPA
The disclosure relates to probes for detecting a polymorphism in the IL28B gene and in the ITPA gene, and methods of use thereof.
US09057098B2 Isolation of nucleic acids
Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
US09057089B2 Methods for natural product optimization
Methods and compositions for natural product optimization are provided. In particular, methods and compositions for selecting bacterial strains (e.g., predatory bacteria such as myxobacteria) which produce a desired compound (e.g., antibiotic, antifungal, or anticancer agent) are provided.
US09057088B2 Biologically active silver-coated proteins
Silver-coated proteins, being dissolvable or suspendable in aqueous media and/or retaining a biological activity of the protein and a process for preparing same are disclosed. Further disclosed are modified proteins which have a reducing moiety attached to the surface thereof and a process for preparing same. The modified proteins can be utilized for obtaining the silver-coated proteins. Further disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition containing and a method of treating bacterial and fungal infections utilizing biologically active silver-coated hydrogen peroxide producing enzymes such as glucose oxidase. Further disclosed are conductive elements that comprise the silver-coated proteins disclosed herein and electronic circuits containing same. Further disclosed are electrodes having the silver-coated proteins deposited thereon and biosensor systems utilizing same for determining a level of an analyte in a liquid sample.
US09057087B2 Processes of producing a fermentation product
The invention relates to a process of process of producing a fermentation product, comprising: liquefying a starch-containing material to dextrins with an alpha-amylase in the presence of an asparaginase and/or an amino acid oxidase; saccharifying the dextrins to a sugar with a glucoamylase; and fermenting the sugar using a fermenting organism.
US09057082B2 Generation of methane from hydrocarbon bearing materials
Disclosed are strategies for the economical microbial generation of hydrogen, useful as an alternative energy source, from hydrocarbon-rich deposits such as coal, oil and/or gas formations, oil shale, bitumen, tar sands, carbonaceous shale, peat deposits and sediments rich in organic matter through the management of the metabolism of microbial consortia.
US09057081B2 Carbohydrase expression during degradation of whole plant material by Saccharophagus degradans
The present invention relates to cell wall degradative systems, in particular to systems containing enzymes that bind to and/or depolymerize cellulose, hemicellulose and other carbohydrates. These systems have a number of applications.
US09057079B2 Expression elements
The invention relates to improved genetic elements providing high levels of expression of operably-linked genes in a variety of tissues. In particular, fragments of unmethylated, CpG islands of less than 2 kb are shown to provide enhanced transgene expression and have advantages in terms of vector construction and cloning capacity.
US09057078B1 Inbred sorghum line PHAPOZQKE
A novel sorghum variety designated PHAPOZQKE and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a plant that comprise crossing sorghum variety PHAPOZQKE with another plant. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHAPOZQKE through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the sorghum seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid sorghum seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the sorghum variety PHAPOZQKE or a locus conversion of PHAPOZQKE with another sorghum variety.
US09057077B2 Engineering broad-spectrum disease resistance against haustorium-forming pathogens using RPW8 as a delivery vehicle
The present invention relates to the increased expression of RPW8 proteins causing an increased level of the RPW8 proteins at extrahaustorial membrane with subsequent induction of pathogen inhibition reactions against haustorium forming pathogens.
US09057076B2 Compounds purified from blue roses
Disclosed is a novel compound contained in blue rose. This novel compound, which is contained in blue rose, has a chemical structure represented by general formula (I): [wherein R1 is a group as set forth in claim 1; and R2 represents —OH, or R1 and R2 together form —O—]. Also disclosed are a rose plant containing the aforesaid compound, and a part of the same.
US09057074B2 Pedicel specific promoter
The present invention relates to controlling the expression of genes into the pedicel, more specifically in the placentochalaza cells.
US09057073B2 Differential expression of subgenome specific alleles in cotton and uses thereof
Disclosed are methods and means to alter fiber properties such as fiber length in fiber producing plants such as cotton. Additionally plant promoters with a fiber-preferential or fiber-selective expression profile are provided.
US09057070B2 Generation of Bacteriodes fragilis capsular polysaccharide A-only producing mutant strain
Provided is an isolated B. fragilis bacterial cell producing a native capsular polysaccharide A (PSA), wherein the cell is incapable of producing capsular polysaccharides PSB, PSC, PSD, PSE, PSF, PSG, and PSH because the cell's biosynthetic genes for native capsular polysaccharides PSB, PSC, PSD, PSE, PSF, PSG, and PSH have been deleted from the cell's genome. The isolated or wild type B. fragilis cell, or an extract obtained from said B. fragilis cell, can be used to treat individuals with inflammation.
US09057069B2 Compositions and methods for inhibiting expression of Eg5 gene
The invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of the Eg5 gene (Eg5 gene), comprising an antisense strand having a nucleotide sequence which is less that 30 nucleotides in length, generally 19-25 nucleotides in length, and which is substantially complementary to at least a part of the Eg5 gene. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; methods for treating diseases caused by Eg5 expression and the expression of the Eg5 gene using the pharmaceutical composition; and methods for inhibiting the expression of the Eg5 gene in a cell.
US09057068B1 Methods and compositions using miR-3151 in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Compositions comprising therapeutic oligonucleotide compounds that target the expression of genes associated with tumorigenesis or cell transformation are provided. Methods are described to manipulate and treat the oncogenic deregulation of the TP53-associated apoptosis pathway. Markers for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and uses thereof are described.
US09057067B2 Method for transfecting nucleic acid to cell and nucleic acid complex
A method for transfecting nucleic acid to cell comprising a step for forming a nucleic acid complex by bringing a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule into contact with a nucleic acid carrier having an amino acid sequence of alternating a basic amino acid and a hydrophobic amino acid, which has a peptide chain that forms a β-sheet structure in which a side chain of a positively charged basic amino acid is disposed on one surface side and a side chain of a hydrophobic amino acid is disposed on the opposite surface side in the presence of the double-stranded nucleic acid molecule having a double helix structure, and by binding the double-stranded nucleic acid molecule and the peptide chain through either one or both of the electrostatic interaction between the side chains of the basic amino acid and phosphate groups and hydrogen bonds between the double stranded-nucleic acid molecule and the peptide chain and a nucleic acid complex used for the same are disclosed.
US09057065B2 Small RNA-dependent translational regulatory system in cell or artificial cell model
An object of the present invention is to construct an mRNA which specifically responds to a short RNA sequence and can activate, repress, and regulate the translation of the desired gene, and to construct an artificial cell model system using a liposome comprising the mRNA and a cell-free translational system encapsulated therein. The present invention provides: an mRNA comprising a target RNA-binding site located immediately 5′ to the ribosome-binding site, and a nucleotide sequence located 5′ to the target RNA-binding site, the nucleotide sequence being complementary to the ribosome-binding site; an mRNA comprising a small RNA-binding site located 3′ to the start codon, and a nucleotide sequence located 3′ to the small RNA-binding site, the nucleotide sequence encoding a protein; and a liposome comprising any of these mRNAs encapsulated therein.
US09057064B1 Method and apparatus for extracting DNA from a biological sample
A method of extracting DNA from a biological sample includes the steps of freezing a biological sample; mechanically breaking down the sample to produce a processed sample; mixing the processed sample with a lysis solution; and cycling the mixture through a series of pressure fluctuations to produce a resulting lysate. The method may further include the steps of exposing the lysate to a material that binds to DNA present in the sample and collecting the DNA from the sample using an elution solution. An apparatus for practicing the method includes a first segment for mechanically breaking down the sample; a second segment for pressurizing a mixture of the processed sample and lysis solution to produce a lysate; and wherein the first segment is fluidly coupled to the second segment. The apparatus may also include a third segment in which the lysate is exposed to the binding material.
US09057061B2 Gene expression technique
The present invention provides a method for producing a desired protein (such as a desired heterologous protein) comprising: (a) providing a host cell comprising a first recombinant gene encoding a protein comprising the sequence of a first chaperone protein, a second recombinant gene encoding a protein comprising the sequence of a second chaperone protein and a third gene, such as a third recombinant gene, encoding a desired protein (such as a desired heterologous protein), wherein the first and second chaperones are different; and (b) culturing the host cell in a culture medium to obtain expression of the first, second and third genes.
US09057060B2 Recombinant elastase proteins and methods of manufacturing and use thereof
The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention.
US09057056B2 Method for producing retrovirus using human producer cells with increased N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase III activity
The N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase III activity is enhanced in a cell carrying retrovirus-origin gag-pol gene and env gene. By constructing a retrovirus vector with the use of the above cell, a retrovirus vector having a modified sugar chain structure can be obtained. The retrovirus vector constructed by this method shows a high infection efficiency particularly in the presence of a functional substance.
US09057053B2 Direct conversion of cells to cells of other lineages
Methods, compositions and kits for producing functional neurons, astroctyes, oligodendrocytes and progenitor cells thereof are provided. These methods, compositions and kits find use in producing neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and progenitor cells thereof for transplantation, for experimental evaluation, as a source of lineage- and cell-specific products, and the like, for example for use in treating human disorders of the CNS. Also provided are methods, compositions and kits for screening candidate agents for activity in converting cells into neuronal cells, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and progenitor cells thereof.
US09057051B2 Optimized methods for differentiation of cells into cells with hepatocyte progenitor phenotypes, cells produced by the methods, and methods of using the cells
The invention is directed to methods for culturing cells so that the cells are induced to differentiate into cells that express hepatocyte phenotypes and hepatocyte progenitor phenotypes. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for culturing cells so that the cells are induced to differentiate into cells that express a definitive endodermal phenotype, a liver-committed endodermal phenotype, a hepatoblast phenotype, and hepatocyte phenotype. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other things, for treatment of liver deficiency, liver metabolism studies, and liver toxicity studies.
US09057049B2 Transgenic plants with reduced expression of AMADH2 and elevated levels of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline
The aromatic compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline-is the major potent flavor component of all aromatic rice and other plants. This present invention provides transgenic plants in which 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline is synthesized at a level greater than in naturally occurring non-aromatic varieties. The transgenic plants have reduced expression of the Os2AP gene and protein, resulting in an aromatic phenotype.
US09057039B2 Method of lubricating a tractor hydraulic
The present invention relates to a method of lubricating a tractor with a lubricating composition containing: an oil of lubricating viscosity and a sulphur-free phosphorus-containing salt of either (i) a hydroxy-substituted di-ester of phosphoric acid, or (ii) a phosphorylated hydroxy-substituted di- or tri-ester of phosphoric acid.
US09057035B1 Fuel compositions
Low sulphur marine fuel compositions are provided. Embodiments comprise 10 to 50 wt % of a residual hydrocarbon component, with the remaining 50 to 90 wt % selected from a non-hydroprocessed hydrocarbon component, a hydroprocessed hydrocarbon component, and a combination thereof. Embodiments of the marine fuel composition can have a sulphur content of about 0.1 wt % or less.
US09057031B2 Co-gasification process for hydrocarbon solids and biomass
A process for the co-gasification of carbonaceous solids (coal, coke) and biomass in which the biomass material is pyrolyzed to provide a biomass pyrolysis oil and biomass char or coke which are then mixed with the carbonaceous solid to form a slurry. This slurry is then heated if necessary to achieve a viscosity which can be processed conveniently in the gasifier. The heat required for pyrolyzing the biomass can conveniently be obtained from the heat exchanger used to cool the hot synthesis gas product emerging from the gasifier.
US09057028B2 Gasifier power plant and management of wastes
Described herein are gradual oxidation systems that receive and process solid, liquid, or gaseous fuels. The system can include a solid fuel gasifier that extracts and cleans gas fuel from a solid fuel. The system can also include a reaction chamber that receives the gas fuel and maintains a gradual oxidation process of the fuel. In some embodiments, liquids containing contaminants can be oxidized within the gradual oxidation chamber. Liquid fuels and gas fuels may be communicated to the oxidation chamber separately or in combination.
US09057025B2 Purification of aromatic feedstock
The invention is a process for removing impurities from an aromatics stream and apparatus for the practice thereof, whereby trace olefins and dienes are removed from aromatic plant feedstocks using a reactor design that enables the product to be backmixed with the feedstock and that enables a feed/effluent heat exchanger.
US09057024B2 Liquefaction and internal logic flow processing unit and prioritized cost effective machine apparatus used for the creation of a liquid fuel material made from the underwater arching of carbon rods. Apparatus emphases are placed on cost-effectiveness and energy saving liquefaction process for the replacement of petroleum gasoline
A machine apparatus used for a creation of a combustionable liquid fuel material known as Commercialized Hybrid Hydrogen (CHH) suitable for replacement of petroleum gasoline. Primary objective and conclusion is: the most cost-effective machine apparatus possible for production of CHH. Graphite electrodes immersed underwater are electronically arched. Resulting after combustion carbon molecule emissions ionize with hydrogen and oxygen molecules from the water at about 5000 degrees Celsius. Post-plasmatic discharge rises is captured, refrigerated and pressurized into CHH. All apparatus power requirements are satisfied by CHH internally with the exception of an initial bootstrap power-up cycle. A machine heat exchange run steam turbine provides a secondary energy provision. An internal computer logic flow processing system detects availability of null-costing solar, wind and steam turbine production of electricity prior to using CHH for apparatus power requirements. A recycling consumable graphite rod component furthers existing cost-effectiveness.
US09057023B2 Method and device for keeping coke furnace chambers hot when a waste heat boiler is stopped
A process for keeping coke oven chambers hot during the stoppage of a waste heat boiler. The coke oven chambers are kept hot after emptying using externally heated burners, in which a flue gas low in pollutants is obtained from the burners. The waste heat boilers which, during normal operation, cool the flue gases can be shut off and overhauled, and a flue gas low in pollutants which can be dissipated directly into the atmosphere is obtained by the burner operation. Also disclosed is an apparatus for keeping coke oven chambers hot, the apparatus has a coke oven chamber bench, a flue gas collection line, a flue gas chimney, a waste heat boiler, a waste gas collection line and a waste gas purification system, wherein the flue gas chimney and the waste heat boiler can be shut off on the flue gas side and on the waste gas side.
US09057022B2 Luminescent nanosheets
A luminescent nanosheet has perovskite octahedral crystal units combined together in a planar configuration. The octahedral crystal units each have a multistacked crystal sheet structure. The octahedral crystal units are multistacked over at least 3 high in a direction vertical to a sheet plane, and an element providing a luminescence center is solid-solubilized between the multistacked octahedral crystal units.
US09057021B2 Photoluminescent objects
An object comprising a low rare earth mineral photoluminescent structure incorporated onto or into one or more portions of the object, the object being a photoluminescent object is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method for fabricating the object. An object comprising a low rare earth mineral photoluminescent composition incorporated onto or into one or more portions of the object, the object being a photoluminescent object is also disclosed, as well as, a method for fabricating the object.
US09057016B2 Melt polymerization of low melt viscosity liquid crystalline polymers
A method for forming a high molecular weight liquid crystalline polymer is provided. The method include melt polymerizing two or more precursor monomers (e.g., acetylated or non-acetylated) in the presence of an aromatic amide oligomer. The present inventors have discovered that such an oligomer can lower the melt viscosity of the viscous polymer as it is formed. The ability to lower melt viscosity in situ during melt polymerization enables the formation of high molecular weight polymers that display low melt viscosity and can still be removed from the reactor vessel without solidifying therein. This not only improves the ease of processing, but also allows molecular weights to be reached that are even higher than conventionally practical.
US09057010B2 Ternary heat-transfer fluids comprising difluoromethane, pentafluoroethane and tetrafluoropropene
The invention relates to a ternary composition comprising: from 5 to 50% of difluoromethane;—from 2 to 20% of pentafluoroethane; and—from 30 to 90% of tetrafluoropropeae. The tetrafluoropropeae may be 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene or 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. This composition can be used as a heat-transfer fluid in vapor compression circuit.
US09057008B2 Porous silica material and optical microphone
A porous silica material disclosed in the present application is a porous silica material in which a plurality of silica particles are connected to one another three-dimensionally, wherein: a density of the porous silica material is less than 220 kg/m3; a particle diameter of the silica particles is 3.5 nm or more; and the water content of the porous silica material is 8 wt % or less.
US09057005B2 Concentrate for preparing a sealing solution for sealing mail pieces using tap water and method of making same
A powder and gel concentrate for a sealing solution is provided. The concentrate is comprised of a biocide, dye and acid buffer. This concentrate can be hydrated or dissolved using standard tap (mineralized) water to produce a sealing solution. The acid buffer keeps the minerals in the tap water suspended in solution, thereby preventing the solid scale (mineral build-up) that would otherwise clog the filters of a sealing system.
US09057003B2 Process for the preparation of low-viscosity, water-emulsifiable allophanates with radiation-curable groups
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of low-viscosity polyisocyanate reaction products which contain allophanate groups, can be readily emulsified in water and contain activated groups which react, by polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds under the action of actinic radiation. The present invention furthermore relates to the products which can be prepared by the process according to the invention and their use.
US09056997B2 Ink-jet recording apparatus, ink-jet recording method, recorded matter and composite black
An ink-jet recording apparatus performing recording on a recording medium includes: a water-based yellow ink containing a yellow dye, a water-based magenta ink containing a magenta dye and a water-based cyan ink containing a cyan dye of which hue angles ∠H° defined in a CIELAB color space are within the predetermined ranges; an ink-jet head configured to discharge the water-based yellow, magenta and cyan inks; and a controller configured to control the ink-jet head so as to satisfy the following conditions (A) and (B) to thereby form a composite black on the recording medium: (A) 0.66≦C/(Y+M) and (B) 530≦Y+M+C≦600, wherein in the conditions (A) and (B): Y, M and C are drop amounts (ng) of the yellow dye, the magenta dye and the cyan dye dropped in a 25.4 mm×25.4 mm area of the recording medium, respectively.
US09056995B2 Inkjet recording ink set and ink cartridge, and recording device, image forming method, and image-formed article using such ink set
An inkjet recording ink set, which contains at least: a black pigment ink; and a color pigment ink, wherein the black pigment ink contains a black pigment treated with an anionic surfactant, and a black pigment coated with a resinous polymer, and water, and the black pigment ink is a pigment dispersion liquid where the black pigment treated with the anionic surfactant and the black pigment coated with the resinous polymer are dispersed in the water, and wherein the color pigment ink contains a color pigment, a nonionic surfactant, and water, and the color pigment ink is a pigment dispersion liquid where the color pigment is dispersed in the water with assistance of the nonionic surfactant.
US09056993B2 Ink composition, inkjet recording method, and printed matter
The present invention provides an ink composition that contains a pigment, a dispersant, a hydrosoluble solvent; and water, wherein the pigment is represented by the following chemical formula 1: where R represents hydrogen, an alkyl group having one to three carbon atoms, or chlorine, wherein the ink composition satisfies the following relations 1 and 2: 0.050≦X/Y≦0.120  Relation 1 0.700≦Z/Y≦1.050  Relation 2 where X represents a minimum absorbance in a wavelength range of from 400 nm to 450 nm, Y represents an absorbance of a maximum peak in a wavelength range of from 500 nm to 550 nm, and Z represents an absorbance of a maximum peak in a wavelength range of from 550 nm to 600 nm.
US09056992B2 Nonaqueous ink composition for ink jet recording and ink jet recording method
A nonaqueous ink composition for ink jet recording includes a solvent represented by general formula (1) and having a hydrophile-lipophile balance value of 10.5 to 20.0: where R1 denotes an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
US09056989B2 Insulating silicone rubber composition
An insulating silicone rubber composition superior in reliability is provided that has excellent antistatic property while being free from bleeding, blooming, and discoloration. The insulating silicone rubber contains silicone rubber, ionic liquid having an alkoxysilyl group, and preferably a crosslinking agent. The content of the ionic liquid is preferably within a range from 0.001 to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the silicone rubber and the crosslinking agent.
US09056984B2 Curable composition
Provided are a curable composition and its use. The curable composition may provide a cured product having excellent processability, workability and adhesive property, and having no whitening and surface stickiness. The curable composition has excellent thermal resistance and crack resistance at high temperature, and excellent gas barrier ability, and thus allows a semiconductor device to stably maintain performance at high temperature for a long time when applied to the device.
US09056982B2 Thermoplastic composition for use in high impact applications
A thermoplastic composition comprising from about 50 to about 99 by weight percent of a nylon 6,6 resin, from about 1 to about 50 by weight percent of a polymer performance modifier and about from 0.01 to about 25 by weight percent of a silicone based additive, wherein the silicone based additive comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer that is unfunctionalized and non-reactive with the polyamide resin, wherein the thermoplastic composition has an impact strength value which is greater than the combination of the polyamide resin and the polymer performance modifier or the combination of the polyamide resin and the silicone based additive and wherein the thermoplastic composition has an ultimate tensile strength that is at least 80% that of the combination of the polyamide resin and the polymer performance modifier.
US09056979B2 Biodegradable polyester mixture
Disclosed is a biodegradable polyester mixture comprising 45 to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of polyester I and II, of a polyester I constructed from an aliphatic C9-C18 dicarboxylic acid or a C9-C18 dicarboxylic acid derivative; terephthalic acid or a terephthalic acid derivative; a C3-C6 diol; an at least trihydric alcohol; and a chain extender. The biodegradable polyester mixture further comprises 5 to 55 wt %, based on the total weight of polyester I and II, of a polyester II constructed from an aliphatic C4-C6 dicarboxylic acid or a C4-C6 dicarboxylic acid derivative; terephthalic acid or a terephthalic acid derivative; a C3-C6 diol; an at least trihydric alcohol; and a chain extender. The biodegradable polyester mixture further comprises 10 to 25 wt %, based on the total weight, of calcium carbonate; and 3 to 15 wt %, based on the total weight, of talc.
US09056975B2 Elastomeric formulations useful in films and sheets
An elastomeric composition, and method of making the same, useful for forming thin films and sheets, comprising 55-60% hydrogenated SEEPS having a number average molecular weight of 90,000 to 100,000, 7-12% polystyrene, 15-30% oil, and 5 to 20% of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin.
US09056974B2 Fluoropolymer modified acrylic capstock
The invention relates to the use of an impact-modified acrylic blend with a low level of fluoropolymer to achieve impact resistance and solvent resistance in a capstock formulation. Preferably the acrylic blend contains a methyl methacrylate-based acrylic polymer and polyvinylidene fluoride.
US09056972B2 Vinylidene chloride interpolymer and poly(butylene succinate) blend
Barrier films made from a composition comprising vinylidene chloride (VDC) interpolymer and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) exhibit improved tear resistance in both the machine and cross directions without a significant deterioration in oxygen transmission rate as compared to barrier films made under like conditions and from a composition alike in all respects except that the PBS is replaced with additional VDC interpolymer.
US09056968B2 Degradation promoter of biodegradable resin molded body, and use thereof
An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for increasing the biodegradation rate of the biodegradable resin molded body in nature by promoting degradation of a biodegradable resin molded body containing an oxidative degradation agent.The degradation rate of the biodegradable resin molded body containing an oxidative degradation agent can be significantly increased by allowing both the biodegradable resin molded body and a chloride salt to be present at the time of disposal of the resin molded body.
US09056964B2 Preparation of antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters
A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10. Careful control over catalysis, exposure to air, and other process conditions enables the preparation of high yields of bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates that have low color and other valuable attributes. A method of producing bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate articles having improved compressive strength is also disclosed.
US09056961B2 Melamine-resin foams comprising hollow microbeads
The invention relates to foam comprising hollow microbeads and intended for sound absorption, comprising from 40 to 85% by weight of open-cell polymer foam and from 15 to 60% by weight of hollow microbeads with flexible external layer, where the D50 value of the hollow microbeads is at least 70 μm and at most 250 μm, based on the total weight of polymer foam and hollow microbeads, and also to a process for producing the same, comprising the following steps: I) impregnation of an open-cell polymer foam with a liquid dispersion comprising expandable hollow microbeads, II) if appropriate, pressing/compression and/or drying of the polymer foam, and III) heat-treatment of the impregnated polymer foam at a temperature above the expansion temperature and below the decomposition temperature of the expandable hollow microbeads, for the expansion of the hollow microbeads.
US09056959B2 Method for producing chlorinated vinyl chloride resin
A method for producing a chlorinated vinyl chloride resin of the present invention includes chlorinating a vinyl chloride resin by irradiating the inside of a reactor, into which the vinyl chloride resin and chlorine have been introduced, with ultraviolet light, thereby producing a chlorinated vinyl chloride resin. The irradiation of ultraviolet light is carried out through use of at least one kind of light source selected from the group consisting of an ultraviolet LED, an organic EL, an inorganic EL, and an ultraviolet laser. A chlorinated vinyl chloride resin that shows suppressed initial coloring during hot forming and/or improved thermal stability can be provided by the method for producing a chlorinated vinyl chloride resin of the present invention.
US09056958B2 Fuser member
A fuser member includes a surface layer comprising a fluoroelastomer-perfluoropolyether composite formed from a reaction mixture comprising a fluoroelastomer and a perfluoropolyether compound. Methods of manufacturing the fuser member and printing systems comprising the fuser member are also disclosed.
US09056957B2 Process for improving carbon black dispersion
A masterbatch comprising pigment and demolding agent is provided. The demolding agent is selected from the group comprising low molecular weight polyolefin oils, low molecular weight polyolefin waxes, montan waxes and aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid esters of fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols, wherein the pigment content of the masterbatch is from 3 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the masterbatch. The masterbatch is suitable for preparation of a polymer composition having improved pigment dispersion.
US09056956B2 Polyethylene terephthalate composition, manufacturing method therefor, and polyethylene terephthalate film
A polyethylene terephthalate composition includes a copolymer component having at least 3 functional groups in an amount of 0.01 mol % to 1.00 mol % with respect to ethylene terephthalate units, in which a ratio (Mw/Mn) between the weight average molecular weight and number average molecular weight of the polyethylene terephthalate composition is 5.0 to 8.0; an alkali metal compound in an amount of 1.0 mol/ton to 3.0 mol/ton in terms of alkali metal element; a phosphorus compound in an amount of 1.5 mol/ton to 5.0 mol/ton in terms of elemental phosphorus; and an o-chlorophenol insoluble matter in an amount of less than 0.5 wt %.
US09056953B2 Silicone composition for elastomer foam
The present relates to novel organopolysiloxane compositions intended to generate an elastomer foam (or silicone foam) with good mechanical properties and low density low density, i.e. less than 0.35 g/cm3 and preferably less than 0.25 g/cm3.
US09056946B2 Method for producing polylactic acid
To provide a method capable of producing stereocomplex polylactic acid, the method being capable of using carbon neutral materials that are not competitive from foods, such as saccharides, without the use of a method for designing optical resolution, which requires complicated operations and high cost and is difficult to perform mass production. The production method of the present invention comprises: a step of reacting glycerin with sodium hydroxide in high-temperature and high-pressure water to produce a racemic sodium lactate aqueous solution; a step of separating sodium from the racemic sodium lactate aqueous solution to recover racemic lactic acid; a step of dimerizing the racemic lactic acid to produce a lactide mixture containing meso lactide and racemic lactide; a step of separating meso lactide from the mixture to recover racemic lactide; and a step of polymerizing the racemic lactide with a salen-metal complex as a catalyst to produce stereocomplex polylactic acid.
US09056943B2 Epoxy resin composition for optical semiconductor device and optical semiconductor device using the same
The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition for an optical semiconductor device, including the following ingredients (A) to (E): (A) an epoxy resin; (B) an acid anhydride curing agent; (C) a curing accelerator; (D) a specific silicone resin; and (E) a specific alcohol compound.
US09056938B2 Fluorine-containing cyclic olefin polymer composition, imprint product obtained using the composition, and method for producing the same
A fluorine-containing cyclic olefin polymer composition of the present invention includes a fluorine-containing cyclic olefin polymer (A) containing a repeating structural unit represented by the general formula (1) and having a fluorine atom content rate of 40 to 75% by mass; a photocurable compound (B); and a photocuring initiator (C).
US09056933B2 Production method of acrylic polymer, acrylic polymer obtained by this production method and plastisol composition using the same
A method of producing an acrylic polymer comprising a step of emulsion-polymerizing an acrylic monomer mixture (A) and a step of emulsion-polymerizing an acrylic monomer mixture (B) in the presence of a polymerization initiator and a polymerization inhibitor in amounts satisfying the following formula (1) in the polymer dispersion (D) obtained by the emulsion polymerization thereof, wherein the mass ratio (A)/(B) of the acrylic monomer mixture (A) to the acrylic monomer mixture (B) is 70/30 to 95/5; an acrylic polymer obtained by this production method; and a plastisol composition using the same. 0.1≦Q/I≦30  (1) in the formula (1), Q represents the molar amount of the polymerization inhibitor and I represents the molar amount of the polymerization initiator present in the polymer dispersion (D) before the introduction of the polymerization inhibitor.
US09056930B2 Catalyst compositions containing transition metal complexes with thiolate ligands
The present invention discloses catalyst compositions employing transition metal complexes with a thiolate ligand. Methods for making these transition metal complexes and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided.
US09056928B2 Processes for preparation of cyclic and acyclic diene copolymer and rubber composition
A process for preparing a copolymer of an acyclic conjugated diene and a cyclic conjugated diene using a polymerization catalyst system comprising a transition metal compound or a lanthanide metal compound, an alkylating agent, and an inorganic halide alcoholate, and rubber compositions and tires comprising the same. The copolymer contains at least 90% acyclic conjugated diene monomer, has a number average molecular weight of between 40,000 and 300,000, and has a cis-bond content of at least 92%.
US09056927B2 Reactive systems
Reactive system comprising at least one component (I) composed of particles in very finely divided form present in a liquid phase of at least one further component (II) with which component (I) is capable of reacting following activation through energy supply, wherein component (I) is not soluble in component (II), process for preparation and use.
US09056925B2 Process for production of modified conjugated diene polymers, modified conjugated diene polymers produced by the process, rubber compositions, and tires
A process for producing a modified conjugated diene based polymer includes a step (a) of reacting a silicon compound with a conjugated diene based polymer having an active end so that the reaction takes place at the active end, the silicon compound having a protected primary amino group in the molecule thereof and a silicon atom to which a hydrocarbyloxy group and a reactive group are bonded, to thereby modify the active end, and a step (b) of performing condensation reaction, in the presence of a titanium compound serving as a titanium-based condensation-accelerating agent. A rubber composition contains the modified diene polymer, and a tire is produced from the rubber composition.
US09056923B2 Mimetic peptides derived from collagen type IV and their use for treating angiogenesis- and lymphagiogenesis-dependent diseases
Mimetic peptides having anti-angiogenic and anti-tumorigenic properties and methods of their use for treating cancer, ocular diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, and other-angiogenesis-dependent diseases are disclosed. More particularly, active non-cysteine analogs (mimetics), which exhibit anti-angiogenic activity in endothelial cell proliferation, migration, adhesion, and tube formation assays, anti-migratory activity in human breast cancer cells in vitro, anti-angiogenic and anti-tumorigenic activity in vivo in breast cancer xenograft models, and age-related macular degeneration models are disclosed. The presently disclosed mimetic peptides also exhibit anti-lymphangiogenic and directly anti-tumorigenic properties.
US09056920B2 Disulphide bond-stabilized functional soluble MHC class II heterodimers
The present invention relates to disulphide bond stabilized recombinant MHC class II molecules. In particular, the present invention provides a recombinant MHC class II molecule, which comprises: (i) all or part of the extracellular portion of an MHC class II α chain; (ii) all or part of the extracellular portion of an MHC class II β chain; wherein (i) and (ii) provide a functional peptide binding domain and wherein (i) and (ii) are linked by a disulphide bond between cysteine residues located in the α2 domain of said α chain and the β2 domain of said β chain, wherein said cysteine residues are not present in native MHC class II α2 and β2 domains. Methods of producing these molecules in prokaryotic systems and various uses of these molecules form further aspects.
US09056917B2 Anti-CD19 antibodies
The present invention provides humanized, chimeric and human anti-CD19 antibodies, anti-CD19 antibody fusion proteins, and fragments thereof that bind to a human B cell marker. Such antibodies, fusion proteins and fragments thereof are useful for the treatment and diagnosis of various B-cell disorders, including B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. In more particular embodiments, the humanized anti-CD19 antibodies may comprise one or more framework region amino acid substitutions designed to improve protein stability, antibody binding and/or expression levels. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the substitutions comprise a Ser91Phe substitution in the hA19 VH sequence.
US09056916B2 Method and assay kit for detection of toxicity induced by pyrrolizidine alkaloids
An antibody, which specifically recognizes adducts between pyrrole and cellular macromolecules. Such adducts are likely to occur in mammals suffering an incident of pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisoning. The antibody can be produced using a synthetic immunogen conjugated with a pyrrole as a hapten and it can be used, for example in an assay kit and/or by itself, as a novel means for detecting or diagnosing pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisoning both clinics and research laboratories.
US09056914B2 Anticancer derivatives, preparation thereof and therapeutic use thereof
Provided herein are compounds of formula (I):
US09056904B2 Peptide analogues of PA-IL and their utility for glycan and glycoconjugate analysis and purification
Provided are peptide analogs of PA-IL and compositions containing them. The PA-IL peptide analogs have altered carbohydrate binding specificity relative to a PA-IL of SEQ ID NO:1, and thus the analogs contain amino acid substitutions in SEQ ID NO:1. The substitutions can be at positions 50, 52 and 53 of SEQ ID NO:1 and can include combinations of amino acid substitutions at those positions. Also included are methods for detecting changes in the glycosylation of carbohydrates and for separating biomolecules which contain glycoproteins or glycoconjugates.
US09056903B2 Therapeutic uses of inhibitors of RTP801
The present invention provides novel molecules, compositions, methods and uses for treating microvascular disorders, eye diseases respiratory conditions and hearing disorders based upon inhibition of the RTP801 gene and/or protein.
US09056902B2 Soluble forms of hendra and nipah virus G glycoprotein
This invention relates to soluble forms of G glycoprotein from Hendra and Nipah virus. In particular, this invention relates to compositions comprising soluble forms of G glycoprotein from Hendra and Nipah virus and also to diagnostic and therapeutic methods using the soluble forms of G glycoprotein from Hendra and Nipah virus. Further, the invention relates to therapeutic antibodies including neutralizing antibodies, and vaccines for the prevention and treatment of infection by Hendra and Nipah viruses.
US09056900B2 Compositions and methods for coronavirus inhibition
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating a coronavirus infection. A method embodiment comprises administering a polypeptide (preferably in a biocompatible pharmaceutical carrier) to a subject suffering from a coronavirus infection. The polypeptide comprises or consists of at least a portion of the fusion initiation region (FIR) of a coronavirus fusion protein. In some embodiments, the polypeptide comprises or consists of a sequence selected from SEQ ID NO: 2, 22, 23, 24, and 25 or an 8 to 40 contiguous amino acid residue portion thereof.
US09056899B2 Engineered bacteriophages as adjuvants for antimicrobial agents and compositions and methods of use thereof
The present invention relates to the treatment and prevention of bacteria and bacterial infections. In particular, the present invention relates to engineered bacteriophages used in combination with antimicrobial agents to potentiate the antimicrobial effect and bacterial killing by the antimicrobial agent. The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions comprising engineered bacteriophages and antimicrobial agents for the treatment of bacteria, and more particularly to bacteriophages comprising agents that inhibit antibiotic resistance genes and/or cell survival genes, and/or bacteriophages comprising repressors of SOS response genes or inhibitors of antimicrobial defense genes and/or expressing an agent which increases the sensitivity of bacteria to an antimicrobial agent in combination with at least one antimicrobial agent, and their use thereof.
US09056895B1 Methods of isolating peptides using surface-free affinity purification
The present invention, referred to as Surface-Free Affinity Purification (SFAP), relates to a system and method for purifying low abundance peptides, including digested plasma proteins. SFAP combines the components and processes of Surface-Free Isolation, Specific Competitive Elution, Dual Epitope Isolation and Protective Solvents in the purification of low abundance proteins, all of which may be performed in a single column. This column is a constant volume Diafiltration Column equipped with stirring that can be driven by an HPLC. Digested plasma may be injected into the Diafiltration Column by the HPLC. Immunoglobulins, Specific Competitive Elutants, Protective Solvents are injected in a series of injections that result in the purified peptides bound to the surfaces of a very-low volume hydrophobic reversed phase trap from which they can be easily injected into mass spectrometry detection instruments.
US09056894B2 Methods for capturing virus like particles from plants using expanded bed chromatogrpahy
The present invention relates to a method for capturing virus-like particles of interest from a mixture comprising the use of an expanded bed of adsorbent; suitably wherein said method comprises the steps of: (a) providing an expanded bed of adsorbent; (b) contacting the mixture with the adsorbent such that the constituents of the mixture contact the expanded bed of adsorbent; (c) optionally washing the adsorbent; and (d) optionally eluting the particle of interest from the adsorbent.
US09056890B2 WDHD1 peptides and vaccines including the same
Peptide vaccines against cancer are described herein. In particular, isolated epitope peptides or immunogenic fragments derived from SEQ ID NO: 32, that bind to an HLA antigen and induce cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) are provided. The amino acid sequence of the peptide of interest may be optionally modified with the substitution, deletion, insertion, or addition of one, two, or several amino acids sequences. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating cancer that include such peptides are also provided.
US09056888B2 Derivatives of 3-O-(3',3'-dimethylsuccinyl)-betulinic acid
The present invention relates to compounds of the following formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a stereoisomer or a mixture of stereoisomers in any proportion, in particular a mixture of enantiomers, and particularly a racemate mixture, in which R represents a (C1-C10)alkyl group substituted with one or more, preferably one or two, groups chosen from COOH and NHR1, with R1 representing a hydrogen atom or a -Alk, —C(O)-Alk or —C(O)O-Alk group, Alk representing a (C1-C6)alkyl group, as well as a method for preparing them, and their use as a medicine, notably for treating an infection with a retrovirus such as HIV.
US09056887B2 Minor groove binder phosphoramidites and methods of use
Minor groove binder phosphoramidites having the formula M-L-PA, wherein M is a minor groove binder comprising a protected heteroaromatic amine, L is a linker, and PA is a phosphoramidite group, have been synthesized. Preferred methods of synthesis include synthesizing a minor groove binder intermediate containing a transiently protected hydroxyl group, protecting heteroaromatic amines of the corresponding minor groove binder intermediate as carbamate intermediates, reacting the carbamate intermediate to remove the transient protecting group to yield carbamate-protected minor groove binder agent as an intermediate with a free hydroxyl group, and converting the intermediate with a free hydroxyl group to the desired minor groove binder phosphoramidite. These minor groove binder phosphoramidites are useful in the preparation of oligonucleotide conjugates, particularly those for use as probes and primers. In preferred methods, an oligonucleotide sequence is synthesized using nucleoside phosphoramidites and the minor groove binder phosphoramidite is incorporated into the oligonucleotide sequence to form a protected oligonucleotide-minor groove binder conjugate. Then, deprotection produces the oligonucleotide-minor groove binder.
US09056885B2 Carboxy X rhodamine analogs
The present invention provides novel fluorescent dyes and kits containing the same, which are useful for labeling a wide variety of biomolecules, cells and microorganisms. The present invention also provides various methods of using the fluorescent dyes for research and development, forensic identification, environmental studies, diagnosis, prognosis and/or treatment of disease conditions.
US09056881B2 Process for the preparation of phosphinic acid esters
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkyl phosphinates, alkenyl phosphinates, alkynyl phosphinates or phenyl phosphinates by reaction of a corresponding phosphine oxide with an alcohol or phenol in the presence of alkali-metal fluoride or tetraalkylammonium fluoride.
US09056880B2 Process for producing hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds
In one aspect, the invention relates to hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds. In particular, disclosed are sterically hindered hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds and improved purity hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds. Also disclosed are processes for making hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds; the products of the disclosed processes; compositions and polymers comprising the disclosed compounds and products of the disclosed processes; and ophthalmic lenses, for example contact lenses, intraocular lenses, artificial cornea, and spectacle lenses, comprising the disclosed compositions, disclosed polymers, disclosed compounds, and products of the disclosed processes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
US09056879B2 Method of manufacturing hydrophilic silicone prepolymer
A method for manufacturing a hydrophilic silicone prepolymer is disclosed. The method comprises ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclosiloxanes, hydrosilylation of polysiloxanes, copolymerization, and end-capping reaction. After the above processes, the hydrophilic silicone prepolymer can be obtained.
US09056877B2 Heterocyclic compounds and uses thereof
Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, are described herein.
US09056874B2 Complement pathway modulators and uses thereof
The present invention provides a compound of formula I: a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
US09056873B2 Substituted 6-aza-isoindolin-1-one derivatives
Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, p, R1, R2, R3a, R4, and R5 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.
US09056870B2 Material for organic electroluminescence device and organic electroluminescence device using the same
Provided are an organic electroluminescence device, which shows high luminous efficiency, is free of any pixel defect, and has a long lifetime, and a material for an organic electroluminescence device for realizing the device. The material for an organic electroluminescence device is a compound having a π-conjugated heteroacene skeleton crosslinked with a carbon atom, nitrogen atom, oxygen atom, or sulfur atom. The organic electroluminescence device has one or more organic thin film layers including a light emitting layer between a cathode and an anode, and at least one layer of the organic thin film layers contains the material for an organic electroluminescence device.
US09056867B2 N-substituted heterocyclyl carboxamides
A compound of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, Ra, A, B, D and E are all as defined herein. The compounds modulate the activity of CFTR and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory or obstructive airways diseases or mucosal hydration, including, for example cystic fibrosis. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.
US09056866B2 [1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-D]pyrimidine derivatives
The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein A, R1 and R2 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.
US09056865B2 Pyridine-2-derivatives as smoothened receptor modulators
The present application relates to compounds of Formula (I), and Formula (II), or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A, X, Y, Z, e, f, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5b, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R20, R21, R22 and R23 are defined herein. These novel pyridine derivatives that are useful in therapy, in particular for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Smo, including the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals. Additional embodiments relate to methods of using such compounds in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
US09056863B2 Substituted 2,3,5,9,9B-pentaazacyclopenta[a]naphthalenes and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to pyridine compounds of Formula (I). Separate aspects of the invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and uses of the compounds as therapeutic agents treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
US09056862B2 Thioxothiazolidine derivative having Ras function inhibitory effect
The present invention provides an anticancer drug having a Ras function inhibitory action.The present invention provides a Ras function inhibitor comprising a compound represented by the formula (I′): wherein each symbol is as defined in the present specification, or a salt thereof.
US09056858B2 Indazole and pyrazolopyridine compounds as CCR1 receptor antagonists
Disclosed are CCR1 receptor antagonists of the formula (I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, R1, X and G are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are compositions, methods of making and using compounds of the formula (I).
US09056856B2 Heterocyclic compound
Provided is a novel heterocyclic compound which can be used for a light-emitting element, as a host material of a light-emitting layer in which a light-emitting substance is dispersed. A heterocyclic compound represented by a general formula (G1) is provided. In the formula, A represents any of a substituted or unsubstituted dibenzothiophenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted dibenzofuranyl group, and a substituted or unsubstituted carbazolyl group, R11 to R19 separately represent any of hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 13 carbon atoms, and Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 13 carbon atoms.
US09056855B2 Metalloenzyme inhibitor compounds
The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
US09056854B2 Pyridyl- and pyrimidinyl-substituted pyrrole-, thiophene- and furane-derivatives as kinase inhibitors
The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I), or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, W, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification. Further objects of the invention are processes and intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods for treating cell proliferative disorders. As a matter of fact, the compounds of the formula (I) are useful, in therapy, in the treatment of diseases associated with a disregulated protein kinase activity, like cancer.
US09056852B2 (Alpha-substituted aralkylamino and heteroarylalkylamino) pyrimidinyl and 1,3,5-triazinyl benzimidazoles, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in treating proliferative diseases
Provided herein are (alpha-substituted aralkylamino or heteroarylalkylamino) pyrimidinyl and 1,3,5-triazinyl benzimidazoles, e.g., a compound of Formula I, and their pharmaceutical compositions, preparation, and use as agents or drugs for treating proliferative diseases.
US09056850B2 Process for the preparation of compounds useful as inhibitors of SGLT
The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of compounds having inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent glucose transporter (SGLT) being present in the intestine or kidney.
US09056849B2 Amine derivative compounds for treating ophthalmic diseases and disorders
Provided are amine derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treating ophthalmic diseases and disorders, such as age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt's Disease, using said compounds and compositions.
US09056848B2 Process for preparing sodium salts or potassium salts of 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-carboxylate
Process for preparing sodium or potassium salts of 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-carboxylic esters, comprising the reaction of a malonic ester with potassium hydroxide to give the corresponding malonic ester potassium salt of the formula (III) which is then reacted further with a chloroacetic ester to give a compound of the formula (V) followed by a ring closure reaction in which the compound of the formula (V) is reacted with a sodium or potassium alkoxide of the formula ZOR1 where R1, R2, R3 and K are each as defined in the description.
US09056838B2 Intermediates and processes for preparing Ticagrelor
The present invention is related to new intermediates and processes for preparing Ticagrelor disclosed in this patent application. One of the embodiments of the invention provides a process for preparing Ticagrelor of Formula I, comprising coupling a compound of Formula VI, with a compound of Formula IX,
US09056837B2 Heterocycle compounds and uses thereof
The invention relates to chemical compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the formula (I): which penetrate the blood brain barrier, inhibit the formation and accumulation of beta-amyloid, and are useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Further, the compounds of the present invention inhibit certain kinases, thereby being useful for the treatment of cancers of the central nervous system.
US09056833B2 Crystalline phases of 2′-{[2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-acetylamino]-methyl}-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid (2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amide
The present invention relates to polymorphic forms and solvates of 2′-{[2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-acetylamino]-methyl]}-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid (2-pyhdin-3-yl-ethyl)-amide, processes for their preparation and their use, in particular for the preparation of medicaments.
US09056831B2 Process for forming amorphous atorvastatin
A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.
US09056830B2 Pyrrolidine triple reuptake inhibitors
In various embodiments, the present invention provides cycloalkyl pyrrolidine compounds and methods for their use in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases, conditions and syndromes, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
US09056829B2 Process for the alkoxycarbonylation of functionalized alkenes
This invention relates to a process for the alkoxycarbonylation of carboxylic acid functionalized alkenes or esters thereof, said process comprising: (a) reacting (i) a carboxylic acid functionalized alkene or ester thereof; (ii) a catalyst system comprising a source of Pd and a ligand, (iii) a source of anions derived from an acid with a pKa<3, (iv) carbon monoxide, and (v) a hydroxylgroup comprising compound, under conditions wherein an ester carbonylation product is produced, whereby the process is carried out in the initial presence of an ester carbonylation product. The presence of the ester carbonylation product results in stabilization of the catalyst system and prevents the formation of Pd black.
US09056826B2 Process for the preparation of beta-santalol
The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or mixtures thereof, and wherein R represents a C2-C10 group of formula CORa wherein Ra is an alkyl or alkenyl group optionally comprising one or two ether functional groups or is a phenyl or benzyl group optionally substituted by one to three alkyl, alkoxyl, carboxyl, acyl, amino or nitro groups or halogen atoms. The invention concerns also the use of compound (I) for the synthesis of β-santalol or of derivatives thereof.
US09056825B2 Process for recovering halogen promoters and removing permanganate reducing compounds
This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid and, in particular, to improved processes for recovering C2+ alkyl halides and removing permanganate reducing compounds formed during the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid.
US09056824B2 Preparation of hydroxy aldehydes
An improved process for preparing hydroxy aldehydes, such as hydroxypivaldehyde, is provided. Specifically, the process employs an alkaline additive for separating by-product amine salts from a hydroxy aldehyde and other reaction products formed in the process of preparing a hydroxy aldehyde using an amine catalyst.
US09056821B2 Promoter catalyst system with solvent purification
Methods for performing a condensation reaction are disclosed. Specifically, various methods for the production of highly-pure bisphenol-A are disclosed in which an attached promoter ion exchange resin catalyst system is combined with a solvent crystallization step.
US09056818B2 Process for the preparation of derivatives of 1-(2-halobiphenyl-4-yl)-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Compounds according to formula (IA): may be efficiently prepared by the disclosed process.
US09056817B2 Arylated β-dicarbonyl compounds and process for the preparation thereof
The invention discloses a one pot process for the arylation of β-dicarbonyl compounds. Particularly, the present invention discloses transition-metal-free, chemo-selective, one pot process for the C-arylation of malonamide esters having Formula I at room temperature provide temperature range to obtain the arylated compounds of formula II with good yield, wherein the arylated compounds are selected from mono-arylated compound and di-arylated compound or mixture thereof.
US09056816B2 Process for the preparation of aliskiren
The present invention provides a novel process and novel intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially renin inhibitors, such as Aliskiren, or a salt thereof, preferably Aliskiren hemifumarate.
US09056814B2 Polymorphic form of a calcimimetic compound
The present invention relates to the crystalline, polymorphic Form C of the calcimimetic compound {4-[(1R,3S)-3-((R)-1-Naphthalen-1-yl-ethylamino)-cyclopentyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid, to methods of preparation thereof, to methods of characterization thereof by single crystal X-Ray crystallography (XRC), X-Ray Powder diffractometry, attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, Solid State NMR spectroscopy and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and to its use. The invention also relates to the preparation of Form C by crystallization from a saturated solution of {4-[(1R,3S)-3-((R)-1-Naphthalen-1-yl-ethylamino)-cyclopentyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid in the presence of crystallization seeds of Form C, or alternatively by conversion of an amorphous starting material into the different crystalline polymorphic Form X by crystallization of {4-[(1R,3S)-3-((R)-1-Naphthalen-1-yl-ethylamino)-cyclopentyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid, followed by a solid solution transformation thereof into the desired polymorphic Form C.
US09056812B2 Process for preparing 4-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol
A process for preparing 4-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol, comprising: a) reaction of styrene with isopropanol at elevated temperature to obtain 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol, and b) heterogeneously catalyzed hydrogenation of 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol over a catalyst suitable for ring hydrogenation of aromatics, where the molar ratio of the styrene used in step a) to the isopropanol used in step a) is in the range from 1:below 5 to 1:0.5.
US09056805B2 Butanol manufacturing method
Highly pure butanol can be produced by a method for producing butanol, the method comprising: Step A, wherein a butanol-containing solution is filtered through a nanofiltration membrane and a butanol-containing solution is recovered from the permeate side; Step B, wherein the butanol-containing solution obtained in Step A is passed through a reverse osmosis membrane and thereby concentrated to cause two-phase separation into a butanol phase and an aqueous phase; and Step C, wherein butanol is recovered from the butanol phase obtained in Step B.
US09056804B2 Urease inhibitor formulations
There is provided a liquid urease inhibitor formulation comprising an urease inhibitor and a primary solvent selected from the group consisting of dialkyl sulfones, polymethylene cyclic sulfones, and mixtures thereof. A method for inhibiting urease hydrolysis of urea containing fertilizer or waste using said liquid urease inhibitor formulation is also described.
US09056801B2 Method for producing slurry composition
The present invention provides a method for producing a slurry composition which realizes excellent dispersibility through simple steps. In addition, the present invention provides a slurry composition produced using this method.The present invention provides a method for producing a slurry composition containing inorganic powder, a polyvinyl acetal resin, and an organic solvent, the method comprising the steps of: mixing inorganic powder, a polyvinyl acetal resin (A) and an organic solvent for inorganic dispersion to prepare an inorganic dispersion; mixing a polyvinyl acetal resin (B) and an organic solvent for resin solution to prepare a resin solution; and adding the resin solution to the inorganic dispersion, the polyvinyl acetal resin (A) having a polymerization degree of 200 to 600, the polyvinyl acetal resin (B) having a polymerization degree of 800 to 4000, and an amount of the polyvinyl acetal resin (A) used in preparation of the inorganic dispersion being 0.1 to 20 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the inorganic powder.
US09056795B2 Support for a fired article
An article produced using, among other techniques, free-form fabrication having a binder matrix and particles can be supported during a temperature processing, such as burn-out of the binder matrix, with a support composition to maintain geometry and/or alleviate changes in geometry of the article. The support composition can take a variety of forms such as foams, two phase materials, plastic powders, carbon powders, etc. The support material is sacrificed during the thermal processing, such as through decomposition. Such a decomposition can occur when the support composition evolves into a carbonaceous structure. The support composition can also oxidize to a gas, melt, or vaporize, among other types of sacrificial action.
US09056793B2 Gypsum materials
The present invention relates to hydrophobic gypsum and to a process for making gypsum hydrophobic, in particular it relates to a powdered hydrophobing additive, a hydrophobic gypsum composition and method for preparing same using granules containing organosilicon compounds as hydrophobing additives. The invention provides a granulated additive for rendering gypsum material hydrophobic, comprising a particulate carrier on which is deposited an organosilicon component, a binder polymer and an emulsifier for the organosilicon component.Such a granulated hydrophobic additive is able to provide a high initial hydrophobicity to gypsum materials to which it is applied and that the obtained hydrophobicity can last during a long period of time.
US09056791B2 Cement compositions containing nano sized boehmite crystallites
A composition comprising cement and nano-sized crystalline particles of boehmite alumina or nano-sized crystalline particles of boehmite alumina which have been modified by the inclusion of silicon oxide, calcium oxide, or magnesium oxide. The boehmite alumina has an average crystallite size from about 2 nm to about 80 nm and a content of non-crystalline alumina of less than about 25 mol percent based on total aluminum.
US09056786B2 Low density and high strength fiber glass for ballistic applications
The present invention relates to fabrics, composites, prepregs, laminates, and other products incorporating glass fibers formed from glass compositions. The glass fibers, in some embodiments, are incorporated into composites that can be adapted for use in high energy impact applications such as ballistic or blast resistance applications. Glass fibers formed from some embodiments of the glass compositions can have certain desirable properties that can include, for example, desirable electrical properties (e.g. low Dk) or desirable mechanical properties (e.g., specific strength).
US09056783B2 System for monitoring discharges into a waste water collection system
A method for monitoring the composition and flow rate of wastes discharged from industrial waste water treatment facilities into a common collection system for eventual processing at central waste water treatment plant (WWTP). The information is transmitted to a remote computer and stored in a database, and is then analyzed to prepare reports of particular interest to the receiving WWTP or treatment facility. The system includes a data collection and sending unit, a remote Internet Server computer with a database capable of receiving and storing the collected information, and a web server and reporting unit to analyze the data, prepare reports, and send out alarms. It is a further intention of this invention to correlate the incoming data from said industrial waste water treatment plants with known flows and compositions at said central WWTP to predict the flow and composition of influx water at the WWTP.
US09056775B2 Process for the preparation of inorganic hydrogels with alkali halides
The present invention relates to a process for preparing inorganic hydrogels with alkali halides such as common salt (NaCl) and methods of making such hydrogels. The present invention provides hydrogels that may be formed by the self-assembly or may be brought about by a change in one or more characteristics of the solution. A characteristic of the solution that may change includes pH, temperature, and concentration of one or more specific ion. This invention further discloses the use of only inorganic components towards the formation of inorganic hydrogels.
US09056769B1 Method and apparatus for producing hydrogen and aluminum oxide from solid aluminum
A method and apparatus for producing hydrogen and a passivating oxide using water splitting techniques is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a container filled with a passivating-oxide preventing agent that is substantially inert to water in an effective amount to prevent passivation of a solid-state material during oxidation and a means for inserting a solid-state material into the passivating-oxide preventing agent in which the solid-state material is submerged in the passivating-oxide preventing agent without being in direct contact with water. The solid-state material is capable of dissolving in the passivating-oxide preventing agent and reacting with the water. Thus, the method provides continuous dissolution of the solid-state material into the passivating-oxide preventing agent and its alloys in the presence of excess water at or near room temperature to enable continuous generation of hydrogen, passivating oxide and heat.
US09056768B2 Hydrogen generator and fuel cartridge
A fuel cartridge and a hydrogen generator are provided for supplying hydrogen gas to a hydrogen gas device. The fuel cartridge includes a fuel composition disposed in a container and a multi-layer package material, such as a laminate, enclosing the fuel composition therein. The laminate includes a polymer layer distal the fuel composition and a conductor layer proximate the fuel composition and including a preformed portion. The hydrogen generator includes a punch thermally coupled to a heater assembly and is configured to move between a retracted state and a puncture state. When the fuel cartridge is disposed in the hydrogen generating apparatus, the punch is configured to puncture the polymer layer and bring the coined portion into contact with the fuel composition. Heat is applied to a hydrogen containing material in the fuel composition through the punch and preformed portion to release hydrogen gas.
US09056766B2 Method of forming a bond ring for a first and second substrate
One method includes providing a first substrate; the first substrate may include a first MEMS device and a second MEMS device. A second substrate is also provided. The first substrate is bonded to the second substrate. The bonding may include forming a first bond ring around the first MEMS device and forming a second bond ring around the second MEMS device, wherein the second bond ring also encircles the first bond ring. In an embodiment, the eutectic point of the materials of the second bond ring is not reached during the bonding.
US09056764B2 Microelectromechanical device packages with integral heaters
A microelectromechanical device package with integral a heater and a method for packaging the microelectromechanical device are disclosed in this invention. The microelectromechanical device package comprises a first package substrate and second substrate, between which a microelectromechanical device, such as a micromirror array device is located. In order to bonding the first and second package substrates so as to package the microelectromechanical device inside, a sealing medium layer is deposited, and heated by the heater so as to bond the first and second package substrates together.
US09056763B2 Stress buffer layer for integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
Stress buffer layers for integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are described. For example, a semiconductor package includes a substrate having first and second surfaces, the second surface having an array of external conductive contacts. A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) component is disposed above the first surface of the substrate. A buffer layer is disposed above the MEMS component, the buffer layer having a first Young's modulus. A mold compound is disposed above the buffer layer, the mold compound having a second Young's modulus higher than the first Young's modulus.
US09056760B2 Miniaturized electrical component comprising an MEMS and an ASIC and production method
The invention relates to a miniaturized electrical component comprising an MEMS chip and an ASIC chip. The MEMS chip and the ASIC chip are disposed on top of each other; an internal mounting of MEMS chip and ASIC chip is connected to external electrical terminals of the electrical component by means of vias through the MEMS chip or the ASIC chip.
US09056753B2 Disabling system for auto-arresting safety device
An auto-arresting safety device, comprising a housing; a fall arrest system supported by the housing, and having a first component moveable with respect to a second component, the fall arrest system being actuatable in response to a load to arrest movement of the first component relative to the second component, the fall arrest system being resettable to restore movement of the first component relative to the second component upon the load being at least partially removed; and a disabling system operable to prevent resetting of the fall arrest system upon the load exceeding a threshold load, such that, when actuated, the disabling system renders the safety device inoperable.
US09056750B2 Escalator handrail chain
A handrail assembly for an escalator system includes a handrail movable along a length of the escalator and a handrail guide assembly defining a travel path for the handrail. The handrail guide assembly includes a handrail guide and a plurality of sliding bearing supports interconnected to form a handrail chain and secured to the handrail guide. One or more sliding bearings extend at least partially through each sliding bearing support of the handrail chain. A shaft extends through each sliding bearing support and is in sliding contact with the one or more sliding bearings. One or more rollers are secured to at least one end of the shaft and is in rolling contact with the handrail.
US09056749B2 Control device of elevator door including obstruction detection using equivalent stiffness determination
A control device of an elevator door includes moving quantity detector which detects the moving quantity of a driving device of the door for opening and closing, and a driving force detector which detects a driving torque or driving force of the driving device. An equivalent stiffness calculator estimates the equivalent stiffness of an object in contact from an output signal of the moving quantity detector and an output signal of the driving force detector. The door is reversed or stopped by comparing the estimated equivalent stiffness of an object in contact as a contact determination parameter with a threshold value.
US09056739B2 Sheet inverter and method for inverting a sheet
A sheet inverter having two spaced apart sheet transport units and a rotation device, the rotation device supporting the sheet transport units in a rotatable manner about a common axis of rotation, the sheet transport units each includes at least one transport element, which provides a direction of transport that extends parallel to the axis of rotation; and a controllable drive unit for driving the transport element. The rotation device moves the sheet transport units in an alternating manner between an input position and an output position, wherein the sheet transport unit in the input position is aligned with a transport unit arranged upstream to the sheet inverter and the sheet transport unit in the output position is aligned with a transport unit arranged downstream from the sheet inverted.
US09056737B2 Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and storage medium
An apparatus for forming an image on a recording medium. The apparatus includes a conveying unit conveying the recording medium; a driving unit driving the conveying unit; a calculation unit calculating a correction value based on a position error of the recording medium with respect to the image; a detection unit detecting a current conveying speed of the recording medium being conveyed by the conveying unit; a position controller calculating a second target conveying speed based on the correction value, the current conveying speed, and a first target conveying speed of the conveying unit or a target position of the recording medium; and a speed controller controlling the driving unit based on the second target conveying speed, the current conveying speed, and the first target conveying speed.
US09056735B2 Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus including: first to third rotators, rotated in accordance with an image forming operation of an image forming section; a first motor driving the first and third rotators; a second motor driving the second rotator; a first switch switching between a connected state in which a driving force from the first motor is transmitted to the third rotator, and a disconnected state in which the driving force from the first motor is not transmitted to the third rotator; and a control device performing a first rotating process of rotating the first rotator by rotating the first motor in the disconnected state, performing a second rotating process of rotating the second rotator by rotating the second motor, and performing a start timing process of providing a difference between start timings of the first and second rotating processes.
US09056734B2 Apparatus for lowering and raising a pick arm
An apparatus for lowering and raising a pick arm is disclosed herein. An example of the apparatus includes a shuttle assembly having a first direction of movement and a second direction of movement, and a lift assembly rotatably coupled to the shuttle assembly. The apparatus additionally includes a cam coupled to the lift assembly to transform rotary motion of the lift assembly into substantially linear motion that allows the pick arm to lower as a result of movement of the shuttle assembly in the first direction and that raises the pick arm as a result of movement of the shuttle assembly in the second direction. Other components and attributes of the apparatus are also disclosed herein, as are additionally examples of the apparatus. A method of lowering and raising the pick arm is further disclosed herein.
US09056728B2 Chassis assembly system of automotive assembling line
Disclosed herein is a chassis assembly device of a vehicle assembly line used to assemble a plurality of components on a vehicle body in an assembly process including a main lift disposed on a carriage and configured to move along a carriage line, support a vehicle body, and lift upward or downward; and a sub lift unit disposed on the carriage to lift the plurality of components to an assembly position of the vehicle body.
US09056726B2 Device and method for grouping articles
The invention relates to a device for grouping (flat) articles (10), in particular hygiene products such as diapers, wherein the articles (10) to be grouped are conveyable individually and one after another on a feed conveyor (19) and are suppliable to a grouping conveyor (12). The invention is characterized in that the grouping conveyor (12) has compartments (13) for in each case one group (11) of articles (10), in which compartments the articles (10) are arranged preferably standing upright, in particular tightly packed together, wherein the articles (10) are suppliable by means of the feed conveyor (19) at an angle, in particular substantially transversely, with respect to the conveying direction of the grouping conveyor (12) and are conveyable in the conveying direction of the grouping conveyor (12) by way of a substantially cone-shaped conveyor (24) thus forming a group (11) of articles (10) in one compartment (13).
US09056721B2 Recording apparatus and one-way compound gear mechanism
A recording apparatus includes a feeding roller and a power transmission mechanism for transmitting a driving force to the feeding roller. The power transmission mechanism includes a one-way compound gear mechanism that integrally includes a first one-way gear mechanism which is engaged with a first gear rotating forwardly or reversely by receiving the driving force from the driving source, rotates together with the first gear in a forward direction by receiving the driving force from the first gear at the time of the forward rotation and rotates idly with respect to the first gear at the time of the reverse rotation, and a second one-way gear mechanism which rotates idly with respect to the first gear at the time of the forward rotation and rotates with the first gear in a reverse direction by receiving the driving force from the first gear during the reverse rotation.
US09056720B2 Conveying device with articulated conveying element
A conveying device for conveying a product, comprising a plurality of individually movable conveying elements (2, 2′) for conveying the products, a stationary, circumferentially arranged guide rail (3), which defines a running path for the conveying elements (2, 2′), and a linear motor drive device (4) for driving the conveying elements (2, 2′), said conveying elements (2, 2′) each having permanent magnets (5, 5′) which are actively connected to the coils (6) of the linear motor drive device (4), each conveying element (2, 2′) having at least one first sub-component (21) and one second sub-component (22) which are connected to one another in an articulated manner by means of a hinge (7), each sub-component (21, 22) having at least one permanent magnet (5, 5′), each conveying element (2, 2′) having a reflux plate (15), and the hinge (7) being arranged on the reflux plate (15) in such a way that the reflux plate (15) is sub-divided into a first plate part (16) and a second plate part (17), which are connected to one another via the hinge (7).
US09056718B2 Transfer device
A transfer device transfers an object stored on one of a plurality of shelf plates of a shelf. The transfer device includes two pillars vertically standing in front of the shelf, an upper rail attached to upper front surfaces of the two pillars so as to tie the two pillars together, a vertical rail provided in a plane including the two pillars and slidably connected to a side surface of the upper rail, a lower rail provided under the vertical rail, attached to lower portions of the two pillars, and connected to the vertical rail in a manner which allows the vertical rail to slide, and a holding unit slidably connected to a side surface of the vertical rail and arranged to detachably hold the object.
US09056712B2 Thermally activatable insulating packaging
A package or container includes a side wall, the side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one of the inner surface or the outer surface of the side wall may be at least partially coated by a layer of a thermally expandable material. The material may be adapted to be expanded to provide thermal insulation.
US09056711B2 Plastic sheet for packaging container
A plastic sheet for a packaging container with which the activity of microorganisms which stays on a stored matter such as raw fishes and meats before packaging or adheres thereto after packaging is lowered, and the growth of the microorganisms is suppressed in the case of storing or transporting meat and fish bodies in a raw state.The plastic sheet for a packaging container comprises a three-layer structure plastic sheet layered using a polyethylene film as an inner layer containing an antioxidant and an antibacterial, a polyvinyl alcohol film as an intermediate layer having high gas barrier properties and a polypropylene film as an outer layer.
US09056708B2 Product cushioning device for packaging shock sensitive products
Disclosed is a product cushioning device for supporting a shock sensitive product during shipping, said product cushioning structure being made of a moldable resilient plastics material. The device comprises a plurality of device surfaces suitably shaped and sized to accommodate the shock sensitive product, one of the plurality of device surfaces including a product supporting region at least partially surrounded by product contacting walls, and having a product supporting platform in the lower region thereof; and a three-dimensional structural feature formed into a least one of the plurality of device surfaces; wherein the three-dimensional structural feature serves to control the amount and rate of deflection in the event of impact. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional structural feature comprises a plurality of lines of weakness in a projecting part protruding from at least one device surface being formed of a male mold, wherein in use a top portion of the projecting part rests against the product. In another embodiment, the three-dimensional structural feature comprises at least one donut shaped cavity in the product receiving cavity. Also disclosed is a method of making a product cushioning device in accordance with the teachings of this invention.
US09056705B2 Medicament dispensing machine and medicament dispensing method
A medicine dispensing device for accommodating large quantity of blister packages is described. The medicine dispensing device allows for a fast and proper dispensing of blister packages, even when dispensing fractions. The device includes a storage container having an outlet and an opening/closing door provided with a holding part, which moves to a holding position for holding the blister package being discharged from the outlet and a releasing position to release the blister package. The opening/closing door further includes a biasing part for biasing the holding part to the holding position and a reference surface for carrying out the positioning of the blister package when the holding part is moved to the releasing position. A gripping member is provided for gripping the blister package and transporting it toward a cutting member and for returning the remainder, after the blister package being cut, into the holding part of the opening/closing door.
US09056704B2 Wine glass, method for packaging wine, and wine container
The invention relates to a method of packaging wine in a container essentially consisting of a plastics material glass closed by a lid, wherein a lid is sealed to the rim of the glass and, while sealing the lid, the container is deformed to reduce the volume of the head space.
US09056703B2 Container, a closure for a container, and a base for a container
A container, comprising: a body; and, a closure; wherein the closure has a lid hinged to a ring mounted on the body, the lid moveable from an open position to a closed position; wherein the lid has a tab hinged thereto for: inserting into and engaging a slot formed in the ring as the lid is moved to the closed position from the open position to thereby lock the lid in the closed position; or, receiving and engaging a pin head of a pin mounted on the ring in a hole formed in the tab to thereby hold the lid in the closed position, the pin configured to detach from the ring when the tab and lid are returned to the opened position.
US09056701B1 Tool-less closure
A closure comprises a hub with a central opening and a head positionable within the hub, the head sealing the central opening when in a closed position, a spool rotatable about a post extending from the head, wherein rotation of the spool causes axial movement of the spool along the post, a plurality of radial arms extending from the spool to a plurality of locking segments.
US09056696B1 Portfolio with integrated computer and accessory pockets
A portfolio with integrated computer and accessory pockets, having a case having a zipper assembly, and an exterior pocket assembly having a cooperative dimension and shape to receive an electronic device. The electronic device is a cell phone, computer, or calculator. The exterior pocket assembly comprises a rear wall, a front wall, and first and second sidewalls. The rear wall has an edge. The front wall and first and second sidewalls are shorter than the rear wall. A flap extends from the edge a predetermined distance to overlap the front wall. The rear wall is attached to a front exterior face of the case.
US09056694B2 Stacking tray
The present application provides a stacking tray for use with a number of products. The stacking tray may include a floor, a wall extending from the floor, and a subpanel. The subpanel may extend from the wall at an angle towards the floor.
US09056690B2 Resin dispensing apparatus for light emitting device package and method of manufacturing light emitting device package using the same
There is provided a resin dispensing apparatus for a light emitting device package and a method of manufacturing a light emitting device package using the same. The resin dispensing apparatus includes a resin dispensing part including a resin storage portion filled with a resin therein and a resin discharge portion combined with the resin storage portion and discharging the resin therefrom; a supporting part having a light emitting device package disposed on an upper surface thereof and electrically connected to the light emitting device package; a voltage applying part having both terminals respectively connected to the resin dispensing part and the supporting part to apply a voltage thereto; and a sensing part electrically connected to the resin dispensing part and the supporting part individually and sensing a contact between the resin dispensing part and the light emitting device package with an electrical signal.
US09056688B1 Apparatus and method for deflecting airflow in a structure with a vented rear wall
An apparatus and method for reducing noise from aircraft high power ground run-ups. The ground run-up enclosure includes a vented tall rear noise attenuating wall and a separate jet blast deflector to direct the jet blast up and out of a facility. The vented rear wall is positioned behind the jet blast deflector and extends above a discharge lip of the deflecting surface of the jet blast deflector surface. An exit port of the rear vent channel allows airflow moving through the rear vent to exit and combine with the airflow deflected along the jet blast deflecting surface discharge lip. The vent opening in the rear wall is located in the back of the rear noise attenuating wall.
US09056686B2 Aircraft tug vehicle
An improved aircraft towing vehicle includes a base plate, a controller and two drive motors supported by two track assemblies. A pivoting wheel constraint mechanism rests on the base plate and includes a front roller mount, a rear roller mount and a linkage connecting the front roller mount and the rear roller mount. When the rear roller mount is pushed or otherwise urged backward, the linkage causes the front roller mount to pivot upward to confine an aircraft wheel on the base plate. A latch keep is also connected to the base plate for holding the rear roller mount in the backward position and locking the wheel constraining mechanism for moving an aircraft.
US09056681B2 High privacy passenger aircraft cabin arrangement
An aircraft that includes a cabin that has a floor, side walls, a ceiling and an interior, a first class section positioned in the interior that includes a longitudinally extending first aisle extending therethrough, a first door positioned fore of the first class section, an economy class section positioned in the interior and aft of the first class section, and a longitudinally extending second aisle that extends parallel to the first aisle and that does not extend through the first class section. An economy class passenger that enters through the first door travels down the second aisle to enter the economy class section and never enters the first class section.
US09056674B2 Detachable rotor blade fairing apparatus and method
A rotor blade having a detachable fairing is disclosed. The rotor blade includes leading and trailing edge fairings secured to the blade spar and one or more control lines extending between of the fairings and the blade spar. A detachable fairing extends from one or both of the leading and trailing edge fairings toward one of the distal and proximal ends of the blade spar. The detachable fairing and blade spar form an airfoil contour. The detachable fairing may secure to a tip jet attachment fitting at a distal end of the blade spar. A mounting structure including upper and lower plates may secure near a proximal end of the blade spar and the detachable fairing may secure to both the upper and lower plates to form all or part of an airfoil contour. The mounting structure may include a spherical seat engaging a spherical surface of a hub shroud.
US09056673B2 Method of maintaining optimal braking and skid protection for a two-wheeled vehicle having a speed sensor failure on a single wheel
The method of maintaining optimal braking and skid protection for a two-wheeled vehicle wheel with a wheel speed sensor failure involves providing pulsed braking pressure to the affected wheel with the wheel speed sensor failure. If an incipient or initial skid on another wheel with a functioning wheel speed sensor has occurred, the pulsed braking pressure to the affected wheel is limited to the brake pressure command that caused the last incipient or initial skid on the other wheel, scaled by a factor for safety. Otherwise the pulsed braking pressure to the affected wheel is limited to be no greater than the greatest commanded brake pressure to the other wheel. The pulsed braking pressure is also limited to be less than the brake pressure commanded to the affected wheel.
US09056671B2 Fixed wing of an aircraft
A fixed wing of an aircraft, having a main wing extending over a half-span with a wing box including spars extending along the spanwise direction of the main wing, ribs arranged one in back of the other viewed in the spanwise direction, and an outer skin. The wing box includes a wing box base section (K10) and a wing box adapter section, that forms the outer end area of the wing box, as viewed from the wing root, and is designed to secure a wing tip device. In its nominal state of construction, the dihedral angle of the wing box adapter section referring to the respective local spanwise direction continuously increases by at most 60 degrees from the outer rib of the wing box base section (K10) up to the outermost rib of the wing box adapter section.
US09056669B2 Hardware-based weight and range limitation system, apparatus and method
The present disclosure endeavors to provide systems, methods and apparatus for ensuring aircraft compliance with governmental guidelines, such as, for example, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Category II compliance. A hardware-based system may be employed to reduce range and/or payload below predetermined ranges and a payload capacities. Also provided herein are hardware-based systems, methods, and apparatus for restricting a system's range to predetermined range and/or the payload to a predetermined limit using, for example, an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) installed in the flight control system.
US09056668B2 Aircraft control stick operational in active and passive modes
An apparatus and method is provided for operating an aircraft control stick in an active mode and a passive mode. The method comprises subjecting the control stick to an a resilient restoring force in the passive mode, and neutralizing the restoring force in the active mode. A spring assembly is provided for exerting and neutralizing the restoring force, which may be varied between minimum and maximum values.
US09056666B2 Composite laminate for a thermal and acoustic insulation blanket
A multilayer laminate for use as a flame barrier in an aircraft comprising (i) a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, (ii) an adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C., (iii) an inorganic refractory layer, and (iv) aramid paper comprising from 50 to 90 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 10 to 50 weight percent of meta-aramid binder wherein the inorganic refractory layer of (iii) comprises platelets in an amount of at least 85% by weight with a dry areal weight of 15 to 50 gsm and a residual moisture content of no greater than 10 percent by weight.
US09056665B2 Aircraft door installation
An aircraft exterior door installation with a door attached to an airframe. A damper is arranged to damp motion of the door as it is opened by rotating it away from the airframe. A coupling mechanism couples the damper with the door over an opening damping range and decouples the damper from the door at the end of the opening damping range. The damper does not damp the motion of the door as it opens beyond the opening damping range. Instead of damping the door over its full range of motion, it is only damped over a limited inner range of its motion. A further advantage of decoupling the door and the damper is that the damper does not need to extend into the airflow to the same extent as the door, thus minimizing aerodynamic drag.
US09056664B2 Water jet propulsion watercraft
A water jet propulsion watercraft includes an exhaust passage, a catalyst member, a water lock, a first oxygen sensor, and a second oxygen sensor. The exhaust passage guides exhaust gas from an engine to an exterior of a hull of the watercraft. The catalyst member is arranged inside the exhaust passage. The water lock is arranged in the exhaust passage downstream of the catalyst member. The first oxygen sensor is arranged in the exhaust passage upstream of the catalyst member. The second oxygen sensor is arranged in the exhaust passage at a position downstream of the catalyst member and upstream of the water lock.
US09056661B2 Rescue and retrieval apparatus and system and method of using same
A system is disclosed which incorporates a projectile delivery launcher which may assume numerous forms and perform numerous functions, including launching a water rescue preservation device such as a life jacket, military supplies, survival supplies, fire extinguishing supplies, or the like. The device includes a unique barrel having a low friction chrome plated inner surface which provides maximum range deployment of a safety projectile. In one embodiment a unique clutch-type crank is mounted below the barrel and houses a thin stainless high strength steel ribbon to provide deployment of a projectile, and retrieval of a victim, supplies or the like. A CO2 cartridge system, which incorporates a novel explosive chamber is also used. In another embodiment a compressed gas tank is connected to the launcher for selective release of the gas to deploy the projectile. A method and apparatus for rescuing a victim or for delivering supplies in emergency situations, or even establishing a line contact, is also disclosed.
US09056655B1 Escort vessel staple torque aligning winch system
The present invention discloses an escort vessel towline force responsive apparatus comprising a rotative winch system mounted to the deck of an escort vessel so that when the tow line between a distressed vessel and the winch system of an escort vessel angularly changes, the escort vessel winch system will automatically rotate until the line of force is substantially in linear alignment with the center line of the escort vessel winch system.
US09056652B2 Bicycle pedal
A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a first cleat engagement member and a positioning member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle. The cleat engagement member is movably mounted to the pedal body between a release position and an engagement position. The positioning member is movably coupled relative to the pedal body between a first position and a second position. The positioning member moves the first cleat engagement member to the release position while the positioning member is moving from the second position to the first position. The positioning member moves the first cleat engagement member to the engagement position while the positioning member is moving from the first position to the second position.
US09056645B2 Folding bicycle
A bicycle with a drive on a front wheel, which after the handlebar is turned relative to the front wheel frame, has reduced overall dimensions and can be easily adjusted to be ridden by two persons. The bicycle frame includes the front wheel frame and the rear wheel frame coupled together by a joint and a crossed line transmission, with a fixed seat and back-rest. The axis of the joint intersects the floor at a point spaced behind the point of contact of the front wheel with the floor. The handlebar is mounted rotationally in a swivel axle of the front wheel frame. The small wheel of the transmission is immovably fixed to the rear wheel frame in the axis of the joint, and the big wheel of the transmission is immovably joined through the swivel axle with the handlebar and rotates about the axis of the swivel axle.
US09056642B2 Retractable nose saddle
A retractable nose saddle comprising a sliding assembly (3) underneath the saddle parts (5, 2), which enables the separate nose portion (2) to be moved underneath or into the noseless saddle portion (5) to form a noseless saddle or to be moved back out from underneath or from within the noseless portion (5) to form a nosed saddle again.
US09056641B2 Hooking system for a motorcycle bag
A hooking system for a motorcycle bag is described, comprising a framework, intended to be constrained to a fixed structure of a motorcycle, and a hooking plate, intended to be constrained to the bag. The hooking plate is provided with first fixed hook-shaped hooking means, suitable to hold a first portion of the framework, and second fixed support means, suitable to receive a second portion of the framework opposite to such a first portion. The system comprises moveable hooking means positioned at the second fixed support means and able to be rotatably actuated, by means of a lock mechanism, between a first operative position, to hold the second portion of the framework and keep such a framework hooked to the hooking plate, and a second non-operative position, to release the second portion of the framework and, thus, obtain the disengagement of the bag from the motorcycle.
US09056638B2 Tracked platform
A tracked platform, comprising: a main frame having a bottom side and a top side; a plurality of driving wheels mounted on said main frame; a continuous track mounted on said driving wheels; wherein a distance between said continuous track and said bottom side is between 20% and 45% of said driving wheel diameter and said bottom side is essentially concave.
US09056637B2 Cargo bed and vehicle
A cargo bed includes a main body portion made of a material including a metal, and a pair of rear fenders made of a material including a resin and fixed to the main body portion. The main body portion includes a front wall portion extending in an up-down direction and a left-right direction, a bottom portion extending rearward from a lower edge region of the front wall portion, and a pair of side wall portions extending upward from two edge regions in the left-right direction of the bottom portion, and connected to two edge regions in the left-right direction of the front wall portion. The pair of rear fenders are fixed to the pair of side wall portions, respectively. Each of the pair of side wall portions includes a main side wall extending upward from the bottom portion, a first flange portion extending in the left-right direction, from an upper edge of the main side wall to an outside of the main body portion, and a second flange portion extending downward from an outside edge of the first flange portion. Each rear fender covers at least an entire lower edge of the second flange portion.
US09056636B2 Devices and methods for reducing vehicle drag
In certain embodiments of the present invention, a vehicle trailer is described that includes a shelf component that extends from the rear wall of the trailer and that defines a sloped surface.
US09056635B2 Substructure for a motor vehicle
A substructure for a motor vehicle has a first side member including an upper shell and a lower shell, which crosses a rear axle and extends at least as far as to under a passenger cell. In a transition region between the rear axle and the passenger cell, the side member includes at least one wall part which is fastened to the upper and the lower shell in a material-doubling manner.
US09056634B2 Vehicle body frame structure
A front portion structure (2) of a vehicle body (1) includes: a pair of front side frames (11) that extend along a vehicle body front-rear direction on both sides in a vehicle width direction; a lower member (12) that extends along the vehicle body front-rear direction on the outside in the vehicle width direction of the front side frame (11); a bumper beam (13) provided in the front of the front side frame (11) and extending along the vehicle width direction; a bumper beam extension (14) provided between the front side frame (11) and the bumper beam (13); and a gusset (23) that connects a front end portion of the front side frame (11) and a front end portion of the lower member (12) and that is formed in a protrusion protruding forwardly, wherein the bumper beam (13) is configured to have a concave shape opening rearwardly and to be capable of fitting the gusset (23).
US09056632B2 Motor vehicle with radiator tank assembly
A motor vehicle has a windshield and a radiator tank assembly that acts on the lower edge of the windshield and exhibits a guide pad extending on an interior side of the windshield. The guide pad is divided into a central and two lateral sections. The lateral sections are more flexible than the central section during exposure to a pressure acting on the windshield from outside.
US09056631B2 Battery case
A battery case comprises: a battery tray formed from a resin, the battery tray having a bottom wall on which batteries are mounted, and a peripheral side wall which surrounds the periphery of the bottom wall; and a battery cover which covers the battery tray. A flange portion is provided on the upper surface of the peripheral side wall, and a metallic housing-shaped frame is provided beside the outer wall of the battery tray. The flange portion and the battery cover are fixed onto the upper surface of the metallic housing-shaped frame by fastening members.
US09056629B2 Personal vehicle control device
A personal vehicle control device includes an operation portion for inputting an original command value related to a turning angle, an axis angle sensor for detecting physical quantities related to a roll angle and a turning angle, wheel sensors, and a control portion. The control portion executes at least one of a first calculation law in which an actual command value related to a rotation angular velocity for driving wheels is obtained on the basis of a roll angle and the original command value, and a second calculation law in which the actual command value is obtained on the basis of an integrated value of a difference and/or an integrated value which is an integral of a ratio between the command value related to the turning angle and the physical quantity related to the turning angle with respect to time and on the basis of the original command value.
US09056622B2 Maneuverable strollers
Maneuverable strollers are disclosed herein. An example stroller includes a frame, front wheels and rear wheels to support the frame, and an intermediate wheel between the front wheels and the rear wheels. The intermediate wheel is to provide a pivot point to turn the stroller. The intermediate wheel has a first diameter, the front and rear wheels have respective second and third diameters, where the first diameter is larger than the second diameter and the first diameter is larger than the third diameter.
US09056620B2 Material handling and load conveyance system
A multipurpose loading and unloading and/or material handling and moving apparatus including a closed chain continuous roller grid disposed on and around a continuous elongate table, the roller grid comprising a plurality of parallel axles pivotally coupled at their ends by parallel first and second sets of independent mechanical links.
US09056618B2 Railcar coupler system and method
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.
US09056617B2 Systems and methods for detecting accelerator pedal failure
A system for detecting accelerator pedal failure in an accelerator pedal system including a vehicle control system, the pedal failure detecting system having an accelerator pedal; a pedal arm; a sensor configured to interpret a force applied to the accelerator pedal and further configured to transmit a signal as a sensor output to the vehicle control system, wherein the vehicle control system is configured to correlate the sensor output to an accelerator pedal position, and to indicate a failure condition when it is not feasible the to read the sensor output given the accelerator pedal position. A method for detecting accelerator pedal failure conditions in an accelerator pedal system.
US09056616B1 Student driver feedback system allowing entry of tagged events by instructors during driving tests
Tagged driving events may be generated during a driving session from sensor data collected via one or more sensors and/or entered by an instructor. The tagged driving events may include a description of each driving event and its associated severity or weight as it relates to a scoring process as well as a time and/or a location of the driving event. A driving session report may be generated using the tagged driving events and may include a driver feedback score that is weighted based on the severity associated with each of the tagged driving events and/or the collected data, a map of the driving session route that indicates a map location of each tagged driving event, and/or a listing of each tagged driving event. The driving session report may be displayed such that a user may select a tagged driving event to view information associated with the tagged driving event.
US09056610B2 Transmission downshift input torque modulation for a hybrid electric vehicle
In a powertrain for motor vehicle that includes an engine, an electric machine able to function alternately as a motor and a generator, and a transmission whose input is driveably connected to the engine and the electric machine, a method for controlling transmission input torque during an downshift including using the engine to produce torque transmitted to the transmission input, during the ratio change phase of the downshift, operating the electric machine as a motor, and controlling a net torque transmitted to the transmission input by using the engine to drive the transmission and the electric machine concurrently, and during the torque transfer phase of the downshift, operating the electric machine as a generator.
US09056604B2 Feed-forward engine idle speed control
A vehicle includes an engine, transmission, engine control module (ECM), and transmission control module (TCM). The transmission includes an input member and an input clutch which selectively connects a crankshaft of the engine to the input member. The TCM identifies a target clutch torque of the input clutch during a creep maneuver of the vehicle, and communicates the identified target clutch torque to the ECM. The ECM maintains engine idle speed at a threshold level through the creep maneuver and a requested launch using the target clutch torque as a feed-forward term. A method includes identifying a target clutch torque of the input clutch during a creep maneuver, and communicating the identified target clutch torque to the ECM. The idle speed is maintained at a threshold level by the ECM through the creep maneuver and a detected launch using the target clutch torque as a feed-forward idle speed control term.
US09056603B2 System and method for controlling engine torque to prevent driveline bump during a downshift when a throttle valve is closed
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a downshift determination module and a speed control module. The downshift determination module determines when a closed-throttle downshift occurs. The closed-throttle downshift is a downshift of a transmission when a throttle valve of an engine is closed. The speed control module controls engine speed based on turbine speed during the closed-throttle downshift. The turbine speed is a speed of a turbine in a torque converter that couples the engine to the transmission.
US09056601B2 Brake apparatus
A controller controls a hydraulic control device to generate a target braking force corresponding to the stroke of a brake pedal by adjusting a controlled hydraulic braking force portion generated by the hydraulic control device on the basis of the relationship with a master hydraulic braking force portion generated from the brake hydraulic pressure in a master cylinder and a regenerative braking force portion generated by a regenerative brake device. The regenerative brake device maximizes the regenerative braking force portion before the stroke of the brake pedal reaches an idle stroke, and thereafter, the hydraulic control device 5 starts braking by the controlled hydraulic braking force portion. When the stroke of the brake pedal reaches the idle stroke, the master cylinder starts braking by the master hydraulic braking force portion.
US09056600B2 Motion control device for vehicle
A motion control device for a vehicle having a braking means for applying a brake toque to a wheel of the vehicle and maintaining a traveling stability of the vehicle by controlling the braking means, the motion control for the vehicle, includes a steering angular velocity obtaining means for obtaining a steering angular velocity of the vehicle, a maximum steering angular velocity calculating means for calculating a maximum steering angular velocity on the basis of the steering angular velocity, a determining means for determining a reference turning state quantity on the basis of the maximum steering angular velocity, an actual turning state quantity obtaining means for obtaining an actual turning state quantity of the vehicle, and a control means for controlling the brake toque on the basis of the reference turning state quantity and the actual turning state quantity.
US09056599B2 Location assisted machine retarding control system
A retarding control system for a machine is disclosed. The retarding control system may include a locator, configured to sense a location of the machine. Additionally, the retarding control system may include a sensing system configured to sense at least one a parameter indicative of a retarding of the machine. The retarding control system may also include a retarding system configured to retard the machine and a braking system configured for braking the machine. The retarding control system may also have a map configured to store at least one known retarding condition and at least one known retarding location. Further, the retarding control system may include a controller. The controller can be in communication with the locator, the sensing system, the retarding system, the braking system and the map. The controller may be configured to update the map based on the location, and the retarding condition.
US09056596B2 Electronic control unit
In an electronic control unit having a metallic control block in which a plurality of control equipments are installed, a metallic cover member fitted onto the metallic control block, and an electronic control mechanism retained between the control block and the cover member to drive the control equipments, the electronic control mechanism includes: a bus bar constituent made of a resin material and having a power electronic circuit to drive the control equipments; and a print board to control the drive of the control equipments via the bus bar constituent, the print board on which a plurality of electronic parts are mounted being fixed onto the bus bar constituent by means of a metallic fixture section and an electrically conducting section being disposed to electrically conduct the control block to the cover member to provide the same electric potential for both of the cover member and the control block.
US09056593B2 Airbag tethering clip assembly
A tethering clip assembly is configured to tether first and second panels of a vehicle together. The assembly includes first and second plates, a mechanical fuse connecting the first plate to the second plate in a compressed state, and at least one spring member connected between the first and second plates. The at least one spring member is compressed in the compressed state. The mechanical fuse is configured to break upon exertion of a predetermined force. The at least one spring member extends when the mechanical fuse breaks, thereby forcing the first and second plates to extend away from one another in an extended state.
US09056592B1 Automobile airbag deployment dependent on passenger size
An opposing airbag contacts the primary inflating airbag to counter or modulate the thrust or force of the primary airbag, wherein the force of the primary airbag may be reduced dependent upon the size of the seated person of unusual size.
US09056591B2 Side airbag for vehicle
In a present side airbag device for a vehicle, a side airbag has a main bag and an inner bag that is disposed within the main bag. When gas for inflation and expansion is supplied from an inflator to an interior of the inner bag, the inner bag, while inflating and expanding, supplies supplied gas to the main bag. Due thereto, the main bag inflates and expands. At a time of this inflation and expansion, internal pressure of the inner bag becomes higher than internal pressure of the main bag. However, the inner bag is structured so as to be positioned further toward a vehicle rear side than a front edge portion of a door-side side portion of a seat back as seen in side view.
US09056590B2 Detachable front license plate mounting system
One bracket assembly constructed of aluminum; however any metal, modern plastic or composite material may be substituted. Bracket assembly consists of a front mounting plate (FIG. 2) and a base mounting assembly or plate (FIG. 3). The base mounting assembly or plate contains a pull pin (FIG. 3, 15) locking device, which is attached to the base plate by square aluminum nut (FIG. 3, 17) welded to the tube. The front mounting plate consists of a notch (FIG. 2, 9) in the rod (8) that the pull pin (FIG. 3, 15) locks in to. This allows for assembly of the bracket and quick removal of the front mounting plate (FIG. 2) when desired. Other embodiments are described and shown.
US09056589B2 Rear windshield comprising electrics protection box
A rear windshield with protection box for electronic components is described. The rear windshield has a car body connection fastened to a windshield, a protection box fastened on the car body connection, a protection box base body, a protection box cover, and a foam encapsulation of the car body connection. The foam encapsulation seals off and fixes the protection box base body at the car body connection.
US09056585B2 Golf cart bag strap sleeve
A protective golf cart bag strap sleeve system which includes a sleeve and a golf cart bag strap, wherein the sleeve comprises a first layer of durable material; a second layer of padding; and a third layer of durable material, wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are folded over to form a folded edge, wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are fastened opposite the folded edge to form a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, wherein the sleeve receives the golf cart bag strap between the first open end and the second open end of the sleeve.
US09056582B2 Indication system for a machine
A visual indication system for a machine is provided. The visual indication system includes an output module configured to be displayed at an external location relative to an internal portion of a cabin of the machine and configured to provide a visual indication viewable. The visual indication system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the output module. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a parking status and an implement status of the machine. Further, the controller is configured to determine a locked state associated with the parking status and the implement status. The controller is configured to transmit the visual indication of the determined locked state to the output module.
US09056579B2 Headlamp device for two-wheeled motor vehicle
A headlamp device includes a mounting stay extending from a vehicle body, a headlamp case mounted to the mounting stay in such a manner as to enclose the mounting stay, and a lamp unit mounted to the headlamp case.
US09056577B2 Apparatus and system for facilitating loading and unloading cargo from cargo spaces of vehicles
A vehicle cargo space includes a rear lift gate moveable between opened and closed positions to allow movement of palletized containers into and out of the cargo space. The cargo space has a substantially horizontal floor with first and second sets of laterally spaced, parallel, longitudinal tracks. The tracks extend from the front to the lift gate at the rear of the cargo space. At least one set of tracks is positioned transverse to the longitudinal tracks. The tracks slidably support cargo container pallets. A system of actuators, guides and locks enable programmed movement of the pallets along the tracks into and out of the cargo space as well as within the cargo space.
US09056576B2 Utility vehicle
A utility vehicle includes a front seat, a rear seat at a rear side of the front seat, and a cargo bed at a rear side of the rear seat, and a screen for partitioning the cargo bed and a riding space at a front side of the cargo bed. The cargo bed includes left and right fixed side walls, a front wall movable into the riding space, and left and right expansion side walls expandable into the riding space. The cargo bed is changeable between an expanded state in which the cargo bed is expanded forward into the riding space and a non-expanded state in which the cargo bed is not expanded into the riding space. The screen is attached to the front wall, and each expansion side wall is foldably attached to the front wall and a corresponding one of the fixed side walls.
US09056575B2 Recreation vehicles with nesting expansion chambers
A recreational vehicle body structure having expandable body defined by two nesting chambers housed within an enclosed rigid body shell with openings on both side walls for the chambers to extend out. One of the chamber is an enclosed box with interior and exterior entry doors. The other chamber is an open box with only exterior entry door. The recreational vehicle body structure may be part of a towable trailer or a motorized recreational vehicle. In the deployed configuration, the chambers are extended laterally and independently, thereby providing additional living space to the recreational vehicle. In the travel configuration, the chambers are retracted with the enclosed box chamber nesting within the larger open box chamber and the outside walls of the chambers are flush with the body shell sidewalls, thereby reducing the body structure to within the maximum allowable exterior dimensions in length, width, and height for highway bound travel.
US09056574B2 Boat trailer equipped with a powered boat launch and retrieval system that negates the shallow entry of a launch ramp
A boat trailer is equipped with a powered boat launch and retrieval system that negates the shallow entry of a launch ramp. The system uses a weldment frame, pivotally connected to the trailer frame. The weldment frame works in combination with a powered cylinder, gravity's effect on the weldment frame and the hull of the boat to automatically release the boat into the water or automatically retrieve the boat from the water.
US09056573B1 Lawn and garden cart with pivotable tow bar and container
A towable cart. At least one axle is coupled to a frame. A bottom of a container is also attached to the frame. Each of a pair of wheels are rotatably attached to the axle. A tow bar has first and second ends, the first end of the tow bar being pivotably coupled to one of the frame and the axle. An arm has first and second opposing ends, the first end of the arm being attached to the container and the second end of the arm being selectably secured to the tow bar. The container is fixed in a loading condition when the arm is secured to the tow bar, the container and the frame further being pivotable to an unloading condition when the arm is not secured to the tow bar.
US09056566B2 Vehicle seat reclining apparatus
Provided is a vehicle seat reclining apparatus comprising: a first bracket, a second bracket, a pole, a cam, a locking urging member, a hinge pin, a fitting hole, a release lever, and a supporting urging member.
US09056564B2 Adjusting device, particularly for a vehicle seat
An adjusting device is disclosed for performing at least one adjusting function, such as in a vehicle seat. The device comprises a drive having a drive means and an output, a braking device that generally prevents torque from the output acting on the drive means. At least one spring is arranged between the drive and the braking device.
US09056559B2 Set of slideways, seat comprising such a set of slideways and support member for such a set of slideways
The track assembly for a vehicle seat, comprising two parallel tracks, an electric motor, flexible connections connecting the electric motor to the track drive mechanisms and motor support members provided with guides in which the flexible connections are held.
US09056557B2 Conversion kit for converting a gasoline powered mid engine car to an electric powered car
A conversion kit for converting a gasoline powered mid engine car to an electric powered car that includes a front battery assembly, a mid-front battery assembly, a passenger side battery assembly, a driver side battery assembly, a rear battery assembly, a mounting assembly for mounting a power controller above the driver and passenger battery assemblies, an electric motor mounting structure, and an electric motor transmission adapter connecting the electric motor to a vehicle transmission.
US09056556B1 System and method for configuration and management of an energy storage system for a vehicle
A system and method for management of an energy storage system for a vehicle is disclosed. The energy storage system may comprise a battery system for a vehicle such as an electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle. Vehicles may be in a group or fleet. The management system may be configured to use data and information available from data sources over a network or by instrumentation/sensors for vehicle systems. Data and information could be used in a system to manage the configuration and operation of the energy storage system and components, manage/control inventory and use/life-cycle of components, and/or aggregated/analyzed in analytics function for system and components. Predictive control of the battery system may be implemented through a management system using data sources external to the vehicle. Inventive concepts and features of the systems and methods are indicated in the specification and FIGURES.
US09056554B2 Assembly for electrically recharging vehicles
An assembly for electrically recharging vehicles, to which individual radio units are assigned, having a parking space for a vehicle, a recharging station assigned to the parking space for cable-connected recharging of a vehicle located therein, and a transceiver connecting to the recharging station for communication with a radio unit, wherein the transceiver clears the recharging station for the recharging process depending on the communication with the radio unit, and the transceiver has a communication zone, which is restricted to the region of the parking space or can locate a radio unit as being located in this restricted region.
US09056553B2 Methods and systems for charging an electric vehicle
A system for use in controlling a charging system for an electric vehicle is provided. The system includes a computing device. The computing device includes a memory device and a processor coupled to the memory device. The processor is configured to store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle. The processor is also configured to receive, from a user input device, at least one selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for controlling a charging rate at which a charger in the electric vehicle draws current from a power supply.
US09056550B2 Vehicle speed limiting and/or controlling system that is responsive to GPS signals
A system includes a GPS receiver that generates a signal that is representative of a posted speed limit at a location where a vehicle is located and a device that generates a signal that is representative of an actual speed of the vehicle. A controller is responsive to the GPS receiver signal and the actual speed sensor signal for either (1) generating an alarm or (2) limiting or otherwise controlling the speed of the vehicle when the actual speed of the vehicle is greater than the posted speed limit.
US09056546B2 Tank for a motor vehicle, in particular fuel or auxiliary fluid tank for a motor vehicle, and method for producing such a tank
The invention relates to a fuel tank for a motor vehicle, which is made up of two shells which are complementary to one another, wherein the shells are supported against one another by at least one strut penetrating the tank (1), connecting opposing wall regions of the tank. The strut is configured as a two-part hollow strut (4), wherein the parts of the hollow strut are latched together via a plug connection and the latching connection is secured by at least one closure body (12) at least partially filling up the cross section of the hollow strut (4) at least level with the latching connection.
US09056544B2 Structure of mounting cowl-top cover
In present invention, a protrusion portion 21 of a clip member 20 is abutted against an end face 2e of a front glass lower end 2c, and the clip member 20 is fixed to a back face 2b of the front glass 2 via an adhesive agent 17. An engagement portion 13 that is formed in a tongue piece 12 of a cowl-top cover 10 is engaged with a target engagement portion 22 of the clip member 20, and the cowl-top cover 10 is mounted in a state in which a surface 11a of the cowl-top cover 10 and a surface 2a of the front glass 2 are arranged so as to be flush with each other. In addition, an engagement direction is defined as an engagement direction taken along a lengthwise direction oriented from a lower end to an upper end of the front glass.
US09056543B2 Door weather strip for motor vehicle
The door weather strip for a motor vehicle includes a base portion attached to a door panel, a sealing portion, and a lever. The sealing portion is disposed to integrally extend from the base portion to tightly contact a vehicle body panel and seal a gap between the door panel and the vehicle body panel when the door panel is closed. The lever is connected to the base portion and the sealing portion and configured to be hung at the vehicle body panel while the door panel is closing such that the sealing portion rotates on the vehicle body panel.
US09056533B2 Peristaltic tube air maintenance tire assembly and method
An elongate air tube is positioned within a tire sidewall cavity in contacting internal engagement with the tire sidewall to form an assembly. The air tube includes an internal elongate air passageway and wing projections projecting in opposite directions at an axially inward body portion. The wing projections seat within cavity pockets to retain the air tube within the cavity. The air tube body operatively compresses responsive to impinging stress forces from the tire sidewall against the air tube body, whereby the air tube body reconfiguring from an expanded unstressed configuration into a compressed configuration to constrict the air passageway. The air tube body decompresses into the expanded configuration upon reduction of the impinging stress forces against the air tube body.
US09056524B2 Caster wheel with parabolic tread-hub interface
A caster wheel assembly includes at least one hub that has an annularly dished concave region disposed between a pair of cylindrical lips about its outer periphery. An elastomeric tread has a convex inner periphery that seats in the concave region of the hub. The interface between the hub and tread is parabolic in cross-section to manage load-inducted stresses in the tread. The parabolic cross-section is defined by the equation y=A*x2, where A is between 1.5 and 4. A cylindrical lip/pad interface is established between hub and tread on opposite sides of the parabolic interface to accommodate high load situations. A bearing is supported in the hub, and a bushing inside the bearing. An axle shaft passing through the bushing attaches the hub and tread to a support bracket for use in a wide variety of industrial applications.
US09056519B2 Ambient cure solvent-based coatings for writable-erasable surfaces
Solvent-based coatings having writable-erasable surfaces are provided. The coatings have many desirable attributes. For example, the coatings cure rapidly under ambient conditions, have low VOC emissions upon curing, and have reduced tendency to form ghost images, even after prolonged normal use.
US09056517B2 Pop up greeting cards
An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided pocket or cavity which houses various electronic and mechanical components and a pop up element. In a first position, the pop up element is substantially contained within the greeting card pocket or cavity. When the push button is depressed, the pop up element is ejected or “pops up” out of the greeting card pocket or cavity, revealing a greeting or other printed indicia. The push button also initiates playback of a pre-loaded digital audio file, which may be a spoken message, a sound, a song, music or other such audio recording. Manually pushing the pop up element back into the cavity ends playback of the audio.
US09056502B2 Image recording apparatus
An image recording apparatus includes a roller that is configured to rotate in a direction of conveyance of a recording medium in a state of contact with the recording medium, which is being conveyed, and that has a support shaft extending in a direction intersecting with the direction of conveyance, a fixation member fixing the roller movably in the direction intersecting with the direction of conveyance; a detector that is positioned between the roller and the fixation member and configured to detect a force received from the recording medium via the roller, a support member having an elastic member, and a roller movement unit that is connected to the support member and configured to move the roller in the direction intersecting with the direction of conveyance.
US09056501B2 Method and device for controlling a recording medium in a printing device
A control method that conveys a recording medium fed from a first conveyance unit a specific number of paper feed steps after the leading end is detected by a first detection unit, and stops conveyance after conveying the leading end of the recording medium passed the second conveyance unit, second detection unit, and print unit to an initial printing position has a reference distance acquisition step that gets a reference number of conveyance steps equal to the distance between the second detection unit and the initial printing position in the specific number of conveyance steps; an actual step count measurement step that measures an actual number of steps the recording medium is conveyed during actual conveyance from detection of the leading end by the second detection unit until conveyance stops; and an evaluation step that determines if paper feed error occurred when conveying the recording medium.
US09056498B2 Image forming apparatus including sheet cutting device
An image forming apparatus includes a recording head, a carnage, a sheet cutting device, a cutter position detecting device, and a controller. The cutting device includes a cutter and a cutter unit holding the cutter. A movement area of the carriage overlaps a movement area of the cutter unit in a thickness direction of a sheet. The detecting device detects a position of the cutter unit. The controller performs initial operation upon power on of the apparatus to move the cutter unit to a cutter home position located at one end of the movement area of the cutter unit. The cutter unit, after cutting the sheet, is movable in a width direction of the sheet with the cutter unit retracted from a sheet feed path in the thickness direction. The controller determines whether or not to perform the initial operation based on detection results of the detecting device.
US09056495B2 System and method for imaging and evaluating coating on an imaging surface in an aqueous inkjet printer
An inkjet printer is configured to apply a coating material to an imaging surface before an ink image is formed on the surface. At least one optical sensor generates image data of the coating on the imaging surface and identifies a thickness of the coating material. Components of the coating material applicator can be adjusted to keep the thickness of the coating material within a predetermined range.
US09056494B2 Tractor unit, conveyance device, and printer
A tractor unit has first and second tractors with tractor pins that engage sprocket holes on opposites sides of continuous paper. A tractor support shaft supports the tractors movably in the device width direction. A frame supports the tractor support shaft movably in the device width direction. A clamping mechanism is provided for fixing the second tractor on the tractor support shaft. The first tractor 31 is disposed at a reference position in the device width direction. A biasing member biases the tractor support shaft in a second direction when the tractor support shaft moves in a first direction opposite to the second direction.
US09056489B2 Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus including the same
An optical scanning device includes a rotating polygon mirror, a motor, a substrate, a heat releasing member and a heat transfer member. The rotating polygon mirror deflection scans light emitting by a light source. The motor rotatively drives the rotating polygon mirror. The substrate has a drive circuit part for controlling the motor. The heat releasing member releases heat generated from the substrate. The heat transfer member is sandwiched between the substrate and the heat releasing member to be compressively deformed. A receiving portion that part of the heat transfer member compressively deformed enters is formed in a first part of the heat releasing member in which the heat transfer member is provided.
US09056483B1 Apparatus and method of transferring, focusing and purging of powder for direct printing at low temperature
Disclosed herein are apparatus and method for transferring, focusing and purging powder for direct printing at low temperature. A filter is provided between an operation chamber housing in which a work target is disposed and a reservoir tank which contains powder to adjust the amount of particles transferred from the reservoir tank into the operation chamber housing. A pressure unit connected to the reservoir tank generates air pressure for applying powder to the work target. A purging unit connected to the reservoir tank generates pressure for returning powder that has remained in the operation chamber housing, the filter, etc. to the reservoir tank after work has been completed. The apparatus is configured such that a series of process of transferring powder to be applied to the surface of the work target and returning remnant powder to the reservoir tank can be rapidly and smoothly conducted.
US09056480B2 Method of supplying fluid to a fluid ejection head, fluid supply mechanism, and fluid ejection device
A drop in the throughput of continuous printing operations caused by refilling a subtank with ink is suppressed. The control unit of an inkjet printer 1 fills subtanks 11a-11d with ink whenever ink consumption exceeds a reference volume q during continuous printing. Ink is suctioned by producing negative pressure in subtanks 11a-11d during the ink refill operation while ink continues being supplied to the inkjet head 7 from pressure adjustment chambers 13a-13d disposed between subtanks 11a-11d and inkjet head 7. Ink ejection from the inkjet head 7 can therefore continue even during the ink refill operation. By setting the volume of the pressure adjustment chambers 13a-13d greater than at least the amount of ink that is ejected during the ink refill operation, there is no need to interrupt printing in order to replenish the ink supply.
US09056478B2 Ink distribution member for mounting printhead integrated circuit
An elongate ink distribution member for mounting a printhead integrated circuit. The ink distribution member includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ink supply channels and a mounting surface having a plurality of ink supply conduits defined therein. The ink supply conduits are arranged in sets with each set of ink supply conduits being in fluid communication with a respective one of the ink supply channels. The ink supply conduits extend generally transversely from an upstream outer region towards a downstream inner region of the mounting surface.
US09056469B2 Ink-jet head having passage unit and actuator units attached to the passage unit, and ink-jet printer having the ink-jet head
A printhead module includes a plurality of rows of printhead nozzles, at least some of the rows including at least one displaced row portion, the displacement of the row portion including a component in a direction normal to that of a pagewidth to be printed, wherein the displaced row portions of at least some of the rows are different in length than the displaced row portions of at least some of the other rows.
US09056468B2 Liquid discharge head and image forming apparatus
A liquid discharge head includes a nozzle plate, a channel plate, a wall member, and a common liquid chamber. The nozzle plate includes nozzles, and the channel plate forms a plurality of individual channels communicating with the nozzles. The wall member forms at least one portion of a wall of the plurality of individual channels. The common liquid chamber, arranged at a side opposite the plurality of individual channels, supplies liquid to the individual channel. The wall member includes a deformable damper area, a reinforced area, and an area of reduced thickness. The damper area forms one portion of a wall of the common liquid chamber, and the reinforced area divides the damper area into plural areas. The area of reduced thickness, arranged in at least one portion of the reinforced area, has a thickness greater than the damper area and less than the reinforced area.
US09056467B2 Liquid ejecting head unit
A liquid ejecting head unit includes: a liquid ejecting head that ejects a liquid through nozzles by driving a pressure generation element to cause the pressure within a pressure chamber to fluctuate; a flow channel member in which is formed a flow channel that supplies the liquid to a head flow channel of the liquid ejecting head; a substrate, mounted to a side surface of the flow channel member, on which is mounted an electrical component for supplying power to the pressure generation element; and a temperature measurement device provided on the surface of the substrate that faces the flow channel member. Here, the flow channel member includes an opening that passes therethrough toward the flow channel; and the temperature of the liquid within the flow channel is measured by the temperature measurement device that is provided facing the opening.
US09056466B2 Head unit having electrical circuit substrate and image recording device including head unit
An electrical circuit substrate, a first holding member holding the electrical circuit substrate, a head configured to discharge liquid, a flow path member having a flow path in which flows the liquid supplied to the head, and a second holding member holding the head and the flow path member are provided. The first holding member and the second holding member are detachably attached with each other.
US09056465B2 Ink-jet print head with integrated optical monitoring of the nozzle function
An inkjet printer for producing graphic or functional products, the inkjet printer having integrated optical monitoring of the correct function of each of the nozzles that shoot the ink onto the substrate. For this purpose, the drops ejected from the nozzles are illuminated from the direction of the ejecting nozzles, and the light reflected backwards from the drop flying away is conducted onto light-sensitive sensors during the flight of the drop.
US09056459B2 Inkjet recording device and inkjet recording method
An inkjet recording device may include a plurality of pressure-generating chambers compartmented by walls including electromechanical conversion devices for generating a pressure; nozzles connected to the pressure-generating chambers; an ink supply portion; and a drive pulse generation device for driving said electromechanical conversion devices. The pressure-generating chambers may be separated into a plurality of groups. The pressure-generating chambers in each group may be driven in series so as to eject ink drops from said nozzles.
US09056458B2 Liquid discharge head and recording device using same
A long liquid discharge head of the present invention includes a passage member 4 in one direction having a plurality of discharge holes 8 and a plurality of pressurizing chambers 10; a plurality of pressurizing sections 30 for pressurizing liquid in a plurality of the respective pressurizing chambers 10; and a long reservoir 540 in the one direction bonded along the passage member 4 and having a reservoir passage 42 for supplying the liquid to a plurality of the pressurizing chambers 10, and when viewed in the direction in which the reservoir 540 and the passage member 4 are bonded, the reservoir 540 includes a plurality of heat insulating sections (the reservoir passage 42 and a space 541a-4) extending in the one direction and a heat transfer section 541a-3 provided between a plurality of the heat insulating sections.
US09056456B2 Recording apparatus and recording method
A recording apparatus that continuously vary a first boundary formed by different discharge port arrays in an area on a recording medium corresponding to a first overlap portion, and a second boundary formed by different discharge port arrays on an area of the recording medium corresponding to a second overlap portion close to the first overlap portion, wherein a shape of the variation of the first boundary and a shape of the variation of the second boundary are different from each other.
US09056455B2 Liquid discharge device, testing method, and medium with recorded program
There is provided a technique with which an abnormal discharge state in a discharge component can be determined on the basis of residual vibration. A printer includes a discharge component that discharges ink, a detector that detects residual vibration in the discharge component, and a tester that tests the discharge component on the basis of the change in the period of the residual vibration.
US09056453B2 Droplet break-up device
The invention relates to a droplet break up device (1) comprising: a chamber (2) for containing a pressurized printing liquid (3) comprising a bottom plate; at least one outlet channel (4, 4′) having a central axis, provided in said chamber for ejecting the printing liquid; and an actuator for breaking up, a fluid jetted out of the outlet channel. The actuator comprises a revolving, member (5) comprising a surface deformation (7, 7′) shaped to provide a pressure pulse near the outlet channel. Accordingly, a simple mechanism is provided for providing multiple printing nozzles.
US09056447B2 Flexible multilayer vinylidene fluoride tubes
The invention relates to a tough, flexible multi-layer tube or other structure having a vinylidene fluoride contact layer. Such a tube is especially useful for high-purity contact applications, and contact where chemical resistance is needed. The vinylidene fluoride layer is melt-processible and may be a homopolymer, copolymer or terpolymer.
US09056445B2 Multilayer sheet and methods of making and articles comprising the multilayer sheet
In some embodiments, a multilayer sheet comprises: a first cap layer formed from a first cap composition comprising polycarbonate and potassium perfluorobutane sulfonate; a second cap layer formed from a second cap composition comprising polycarbonate and potassium perfluorobutane sulfonate; and a core layer formed from a core composition comprising polycarbonate and without potassium perfluorobutane sulfonate. The core layer is disposed between the first cap layer and the second cap layer.
US09056442B2 Ceramic multilayer substrate and manufacturing method therefor
A ceramic multilayer substrate includes a ceramic substrate including a plurality of ceramic layers and electrodes (surface electrodes and internal electrodes) disposed on or in the ceramic layers, which are stacked on each other. A recessed portion is defined on a principal surface of any of the ceramic layers by the electrode and the surrounding ceramic layer. The electrodes (surface electrodes and internal electrodes) are buried or embedded in the ceramic layers. A peripheral portion of the surface electrode is preferably covered with a covering ceramic layer so as to prevent short-circuiting between adjacent electrodes even if surface electrodes and internal electrodes are disposed at narrow intervals and at high density.
US09056438B2 Curable composition, articles comprising the curable composition, and method of making the same
A curable composition includes polyepoxide, high-melting metal particles having a melting point above 300° C., low-melting metallic particles having a melting point of less than or equal to 300° C., and a fluxing curing agent comprising a fluxing curing agent comprising: a hydroxyalkyl-substituted tertiary amine, and at least one diacid compound represented by the formula: HO2C—Z1—CH2CH2CH2—Z2—CO2H wherein Z1 and Z2 independently represent a covalent bond or an aliphatic hydrocarbylene group. The at least one diacid compound comprises at least 50 percent of the total weight of carboxylic acids and anhydrides present in the curable composition. Articles comprising the curable composition, and methods of making the same are also disclosed.
US09056435B2 Securing to a pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire assembly includes a pneumatic tire having an inner cavity and an inner surface at least partially defining the inner cavity, a rigid structure for facilitating operation of the tire assembly, and a docking base for securing the rigid structure to the inner surface of the inner cavity. The docking base has been integrally bonded to the inner surface during curing of the pneumatic tire. The docking base has a shape formed by a mold attached to the inner surface of the inner cavity during curing of the pneumatic tire. The mold subsequently is removed thereby resulting in the docking base integrally secured to the inner surface.
US09056429B2 Exposing fibers in composite laminates
Fibers in a fiber reinforced resin laminate are exposed by placing a gel in contact with the resin laminate, forcing the fibers of the resin laminate into the gel, and using the gel to displace the resin surrounding the fibers being forced into the gel. The gel is removed to expose the fibers.
US09056428B2 Manufacturing method for hollow components made of fiber composite materials in tubular design, tubular film and manufacturing method for a tubular film
A method having the following steps: feeding a plastic material in the area of an inner surface of the mold, conforming the material to the inner surface of the mold, feeding a tubular film into the mold so that the material is positioned between an outer surface of the tubular film and the mold, expanding the tubular film using pressure and/or a vacuum, applying a pressure above atmospheric pressure and/or heating the mold so that the material is partly or completely melted and is adapted to conform to an inner contour of the mold and an outer contour of the expanded tubular film. The tubular film is shaped before it is fed into the mold. The invention further relates to a tubular film (1) and a method for manufacturing the same.
US09056427B2 Ultrasonic treatment device and transverse sealing sonotrode for the same
The present invention concerns a sonotrode for a device for continuously processing material webs by means of ultrasound. To provide a sonotrode and an ultrasonic processing device having a sonotrode which is simple to produce and ensures reliable transverse sealing seam production, wherein the energy consumption of the sonotrode is low and the sonotrode also has a high level of rotational truth accuracy and adequate stiffness, it is proposed according to the invention that the sonotrode comprises a substantially roller-shaped core and at least two bars, wherein the bars extend in the direction of the core axis and each have a sealing surface facing away from the roller-shaped core.
US09056422B2 Methods and apparatus for encoded textures
In exemplary implementations of this invention, a manufactured physical object includes surface features that encode information according to a code. Each respective surface feature consists of a bump on, or recess in, a surface of the object. Each respective surface feature by itself, regardless of any state of any other surface feature, encodes a sequence of multiple bits. The sequence is determined, at least in part, by a discrete elevation of the respective surface feature. At least three different discrete elevations of surface features are significant in the code. Also, one or more other parameters of the surface features may be significant in the code, such as discrete rotational orientation, discrete overall shape, discrete color, or presence or absence of the feature.
US09056420B2 Draw press system
A draw press device may include a lower mold having a lower surface forming portion, a blank holder disposed outside the lower mold, an upper mold having an upper surface forming portion disposed at an upper side slider above an upper side of the lower mold, and a stretching forming portion that performs a stretching when both end portions of the material panel are grasped by a cam operation before shaping or pressing the material panel.
US09056418B2 Injection apparatus
An injection apparatus includes a pressure accumulating portion connected to an operation chamber of an injection cylinder. A control unit controls the speed at which the injection cylinder moves and is connected to a rod of the injection cylinder. The control unit includes a rotary shaft that follows the movement of the rod and is capable of moving in the same direction as the rod, a conversion mechanism that converts the linear motion of the rod into the rotation of the rotary shaft, and a rotation member coupled to the rotary shaft. The control unit further includes a resistance generating member that generates a frictional resistance by coming into sliding contact with the rotation member, an actuating member that is moved by an electric drive source, and a movement mechanism that follows the movement of the actuating member and moves the resistance generating member relative to the rotation member.
US09056417B2 Sweep core die device
A sweep core die device for a throttle body, or other part, has a cover insert and an ej insert that engage leaving voids therein, a ram component entering the voids, and cores connected to the ram component by ball joints and other components for simultaneous movement in several axes within the voids. The cores are mirror image and connect to one end of a mount. The other end of the mount pivotally connects to the ej insert. A shaft pivotally connects to each mount and to a clamp outwardly from the inserts. The clamp moves relative to the two inserts, moves the shafts, and thus rotates the cores inwardly and outwardly through the voids. The cores have the internal shape of the passage through each horn of a finished throttle body or other part. The cores produce passages so fuel attains laminar flow within the part.
US09056414B2 Hot pressing equipment for forming spherical portions of light guide bodies
Exemplary hot pressing equipment for forming spherical portions of light guide bodies includes a top pressing plate, a bottom pressing plate facing to the top pressing plate, a heating unit located in the top pressing plate or the bottom pressing plate to raise the temperature of the top pressing plate and the bottom pressing plate, and a cooling tube located between the top pressing plate and the bottom pressing plate. Grooves having spherical end surfaces array on the top pressing plate and the bottom pressing plate. The cooling tube delivers cooling fluid to reduce the temperature of the top pressing plate and the bottom pressing plate.
US09056403B2 Simultaneous preconcentration and preselection of at least one group of upgradable polymer materials originating from grinding waste of durable goods at end of life
The invention relates to a process for the simultaneous preconcentration and preselection of at least one group of used polymer materials of various compositions, as a mixture with one another and with contaminant materials, originating from the destruction, by grinding, of durable consumer goods that have reached the end of life, which can be recycled in the fields of plastics processing. This process is characterized in that it includes, in order, a) a step of separation in a hydraulic medium, the density of which is adjusted to a value ds between 1.100 and 1.900, b) a step of separation of the supernatant fraction from a), a step of grinding c) the supernatant fraction from b), then a step d) of mechanical separation of the fraction originating from c) followed by a wetting step e) and a final step f) delivering preconcentrated and preselected used synthetic polymer materials.
US09056402B2 Machinery fence support facilitating fence movement in a direction perpendicular to a length of the fence
In one example, a machinery fence support system comprises a worktable having a recess therein and a cutting element protruding upwardly from the worktable. The system has a track which is slidably received within the recess of the worktable. A bracket connected to the track; and a sacrificial fence is adjustably connected to the bracket. A track system is connected to the sacrificial fence and a stop assembly connected to the track system. The track slides within the recess of the worktable such that the sacrificial fence passes over the cutting element such that a beaded face frame feature is cut into a workpiece.
US09056401B2 Adjustable trimming assembly
A method of trimming printed media, having a first dimension, a first edge parallel to the direction of the first dimension, and a second dimension substantially perpendicular to the first dimension, includes selecting printed media to be positioned on a conveyor based on predetermined delivery sequence data, positioning the printed media along a path on the conveyor, abutting the printed media with a stop to position the first edge of the printed media at a location along the path, receiving size data representative of the second dimension of the printed media to be trimmed, and electronically controlling at least one of the stop and a trimming device to adjust a distance between the stop and the trimming device, in a direction substantially parallel with the path, based on the received size data to adjust a location along the second dimension at which the printed media is to be trimmed.
US09056398B2 Knife having resilient elements for blade positioning
The present invention is to provide a knife including a blade and a handle, wherein the blade has a first end provided with a projection and two resilient elements, each resilient element has one end protrudingly provided with an engaging portion, and the handle has a receiving space for receiving the blade and has a first track and two second tracks provided longitudinally thereon. The projection can be movably inserted in the first track. The distance between each pair of the corresponding ends of the second tracks corresponds to the distance between the engaging portions. Thus, when the engaging portions are respectively engaged in a pair of the corresponding ends of the second tracks, the engaging portions cannot move along the second tacks, such that either the blade is completely received and positioned in the handle, or a second end of blade is extended and positioned outside the handle.
US09056395B1 Construction zone sign detection using light detection and ranging
Methods and systems for construction zone sign detection are described. A computing device may be configured to receive a 3D point cloud of a vicinity of a road on which a vehicle is travelling. The 3D point cloud may include points corresponding to light reflected from objects in the vicinity of the road. The computing device may be configured to determine a set of points representing an area at a given height from a surface of the road, and estimate a shape associated with the set of points. Further, the computing device may be configured to determine a likelihood that the set of points represents a construction zone sign, based on the estimated shape. Based on the likelihood, the computing device may be configured to modify a control strategy associated with a driving behavior of the vehicle; and control the vehicle based on the modified control strategy.
US09056394B2 Methods and systems for determining efficient robot-base position
Various disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for determining an efficient robot-base position. The method includes receiving available robot-base positions and determining valid robot-base positions from the available robot-base positions. The method includes generating for the valid robot-base positions respective directed graphs providing a plurality of robotic-paths. The method includes determining the shortest robotic-path between start and end nodes. The method includes determining and storing the efficient robot-base position from the valid robot-base positions, wherein the efficient robot-base position has the shortest, collision-free robotic-path between start and end nodes.
US09056387B2 Media blasting carriage for a stator slot
A device for removing a coating formed in a slot of a stator core. The device includes a carriage movably attached to a first guide rail assembly to enable movement of the carriage in a longitudinal direction. The device also includes a first drive screw wherein rotation of the first drive screw moves the first guide rail assembly in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the device includes a second guide rail assembly that is attached to the carriage wherein the second guide rail assembly enables movement of the carriage in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction. Further, the device includes a second drive screw wherein rotation of the second drive screw moves the carriage in the transverse direction. The carriage includes a nozzle that moves within the slot in either or both the longitudinal or transverse directions wherein the nozzle sprays an abrasive media for removal of the coating.
US09056386B2 Method of shot-peening treatment of steel product
The present invention aims to provide a method of shot-peening treatment that substantially improves the durability (particularly, heat check resistance) of the treated surface of the steel products in the process of treating by shot peening (hereafter, “SP”) the surface of the steel product that is the work to be treated and that was treated by heat hardening.The SP treatment of the present invention that gives the SP treatment to the steel product that was heat-treated and that is a work to be treated comprises the first SP treatment that removes the compound layer (white layer) and a second SP treatment that gives compressive residual stress to the first SP treated surface that was treated by the first SP treatment where the second SP treatment is carried out only to the products where it has been proved by the non-destructive inspection that the compound layers are removed by the first SP treatment.
US09056385B2 Grinding machine and method with improved teaching operation
Teaching (contacting) operation is performed, and from the contact position (SX), the workpiece (2) is ground by a given “test grinding amount (A).” Subsequently, the diameter of the workpiece is measured. Based on the result of the measurement, the residual amount to be ground (residual grinding amount) to obtain the finished dimensions is calculated, and grinding by the “residual grinding amount (R)” is performed.
US09056384B1 Apparatus and method for sanding edges of a panel
Described herein is an apparatus for sanding an edge of a panel. The apparatus includes a base having a horizontal support surface for supporting the panel, and a fence mounted to the base. The fence has a vertical guide surface for engaging the edge of the panel. The fence also has at least one vertical slot along the vertical guide surface. The apparatus also includes at least one orbital sander positioned within the vertical slot for sanding the edge of the panel, and a linear actuator for reciprocating the orbital sander within the vertical slot along a vertical path. In use, the panel is moved along the base and the panel edge engages the fence while the sander oscillates and reciprocates to sand the panel edge.
US09056383B2 Path for probe of spectrographic metrology system
A method of operating a polishing system includes polishing a substrate at a polishing station, the substrate held by a carrier head during polishing, transporting the substrate to an in-sequence optical metrology system positioned between the polishing station and another polishing station or a transfer station, measuring a plurality of spectra reflected from the substrate with a probe of the optical metrology system while moving the carrier head to cause the probe to traverse a path across the substrate and while the probe remains stationary, the path across the substrate comprising either a plurality of concentric circles or a plurality of substantially radially aligned arcuate segments, and adjusting a polishing endpoint or a polishing parameter of the polishing system based on one or more characterizing values generated based on at least some of the plurality of spectra.
US09056379B2 Power tool dust collecting device and power tool
In a power tool dust collecting device, a blocking ring that is subject to elastic deformation upon contact with a workpiece surface for blockage between a suction head and the workpiece surface is provided to the front surface of the suction head to be brought into contact with the workpiece surface. The blocking ring has a ventilating portion (a V-shaped slit) that ensures the flow of air to the suction head regardless of whether the elastic deformation has occurred.
US09056378B2 Manufacturing machine and production line
A manufacturing machine for processing a product includes a frame, a processing device, an input conveyor belt, an output conveyor belt, two work-stations, two manipulators, and two work-stations. The processing device processes the product. The input conveyor belt transfers the product to the processing device. The output conveyor belt transfers the product after the product being processed. Two work-stations load the product. The two manipulators take the product from the input conveyor belt to the two work-stations, and take the product from the two work-stations to the output conveyor.
US09056375B2 Manufacturing method for bearing outer ring
When the column-shaped raw material 10 is subjected to an upsetting process, a simultaneous forward-backward extrusion process, a punching process, a rolling process and a finishing process in order, to obtain an outer ring 3 that constitutes a back-to back double-row angular ball bearing 3, in the simultaneous forward-backward extrusion process, using a floating die 31 having a bottom plate section 35 with a circular convex section 34 and a punch 33 having a punch side convex section 37 provided on an distal end thereof, the section closer to the center in the radial direction of the first intermediate material 11a is compressed in the axial direction, causing the metal material of the first intermediate material 11a to move outward in the radial direction and move approximately uniformly in both extrusion (forward and backward) direction of the punch 33, whereby the middle metal material 29 having a high degree of cleanliness of the column-shaped raw material 10 is exposed over the entire portion that will become the double-row outer-ring raceways 2.
US09056373B2 Manufacturing process for a chain tool attached to a bicycle folding tool
A manufacturing process for a chain tool attached to a bicycle folding tool included the following steps: Material preparing step: a rod with a length is prepared. Manufacturing step: the rod is milled via a milling cutting step to form a chain fixing groove, a detaching portion, an axial groove and a screwing portion, the chain fixing groove having a retaining wall, the retaining wall being milled to form an arc notch, the screwing portion being threaded to form a threaded hole via a drilling and tapping step. Heat treatment step: after the manufacturing process, the rod is heat treated. Sheet metal part assembling step: a sheet metal part is assembled to the chain tool by at least one connecting part; therefore, the chain tool is attachable to the sheet metal part.
US09056370B1 Friction stir weld plugs and methods of using thereof
In one aspect of the disclosure, an article for filling an opening in an object includes a plug having a body, a first flange, and a second flange. The plug has a trailing end. The first flange is in contact with the body and extends away from the body. The second flange is in contact with the first flange and extends away from the first flange and the body. The second flange is configured to deform toward the body upon installation of the plug into the opening. This deformation of the second flange rotationally and translationally secures the plug in the opening and consolidates the plug in the opening.
US09056362B2 Silent entry torching and oxygen delivery system and configuration
A system for performing exothermic operations or oxygen delivery uses a rod and handle configuration to create a flowpath of oxygen. The rod includes cables having stainless steel fibers that burn using the oxygen within a hollow center area. While burning, the rod cuts through material. A sheath covers the covers to contain the gases and prevent unraveling of the cables. The handle attaches to the rod and provides control of the flow of oxygen to the rod. A manifold fixing in place bottles of oxygen connects to the handle and can be fixed to provide different mixtures from different bottles. The rod is disconnected when needed to fix a mask thereto for delivering breathable oxygen to a patient.
US09056361B2 Liquid-quality adjusting apparatus, liquid-quality adjusting method, and wire electric discharge machining apparatus
The liquid-quality adjusting apparatus of the present invention includes: a water purifying part that deionizes a machining liquid; an anticorrosive part that exchanges ions in the machining liquid with anticorrosive ions; a conductivity measuring part that measures a measured value of conductivity of the machining liquid; a storage part that stores in advance a first reference value and a second reference value which are an upper limit value and a lower limit value of conductivity applicable to machining, respectively, and a third reference value which is between the first reference value and the second reference value; and a control part that performs control on the basis of the reference values stored in the storage part and the measured value of the conductivity of the machining liquid measured by the conductivity measuring part.
US09056359B1 Lock bolt collar removal tool
An apparatus for removing a lock bolt collar from an installed lock bolt extending from a joint surface. The apparatus has an outer sleeve with a tubular conduit, and a joint engagement surface for contacting a surface of said joint. The apparatus also has an inner sleeve disposed within the tubular conduit of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve has teeth for gripping and pulling the lock bolt collar. When the inner sleeve is pulled into the outer sleeve, a ridge disposed on an exterior surface of the inner sleeve pushes the teeth in a radially inward direction to grip and pull the lock bolt collar off the lock bolt.
US09056357B2 Machining tool and method for producing same
A machining tool comprising at least one plate-shaped cutting insert made of impact- and/or wear-resistant cutting material at least in some sections and which is adhesively bonded to a cutter holder directly by means of an adhesive layer in an immovable manner by means of a contact surface arrangement, the cutting insert substantially prism-shaped. A base area of the prism is adhesively bonded to the cutting insert holder substantially over the full area, a jacket surface arrangement of the prism adjacent to the cutting edge for spatially fixing the cutter is drawn to the tool, and a section of the jacket surface arrangement substantially opposite the cutting edge is caught in a fitting groove of the cutting insert holder.
US09056354B2 Material system of co-sintered metal and ceramic layers
A method of forming a ceramic layer on a metal substrate. A substrate (40) is formed (54) from a powder (24) of the metal, and may optionally be partially sintered (56). A layer (43) of powdered ceramic is formed (58) on or applied against the substrate (45). The ceramic powder may include a proportion of nano-sized particles effective to reduce the ceramic sintering temperature and to increase the sintering shrinkage of the ceramic layer to more closely match that of the metal substrate. The substrate and layer are then co-sintered (21, 60) at a temperature and for a duration that densifies and bonds them, producing a metal/ceramic layered material system with low interface stress that is durable to temperature variations in a gas turbine. Spark plasma sintering (32, 34, 36) may be used to sinter and/or co-sinter substrate and layer materials that normally cannot be sintered.
US09056351B2 Stent with improved flexibility and method for making same
A stent and a method for manufacturing a stent are provided. The stent includes a first ring having a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, a second ring having a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, and a connector that connects one of the peaks of the first ring to one of the valleys of the second ring. The connected peak of the first ring includes a deformed portion that extends towards the connected valley of the second ring. The method includes forming a first ring having a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, forming a second ring having a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, deforming a portion of at least one of the peaks of the first ring, and connecting the deformed portion of the peak of the first ring to one of the valleys of the second ring.
US09056349B2 Coil-spring manufacturing apparatus
A coil wire material is bent by a first roll, a second roll, and a third roll. The bent coil wire material is pressed in a screwing direction, to shape a coil spring having a desired diameter and a pitch. A desired pitch can be accurately formed in a manner that a second roll provided on a downstream side of a conveying direction of the coil wire material is configured to be able to move hack and forth along the screwing direction of the coil spring and to be tiltable about an axis of rotation parallel to the conveying direction of the coil wire material.
US09056348B2 Method for manufacturing back frame for flat panel display device
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a back frame for flat panel display devices. The method contains the steps of: delivering a material belt to a stamping device; conducting a first stamping at a region of a mold in the stamping device corresponding to a first work location of a stamping process; moving the material belt or mold move a next work location after completing the first stamping; conducting a second stamping at a region of the same mold corresponding to a second work location of the stamping process by the same stamping device; and obtaining the main pieces and braces for the back frame after sequentially completing the stampings by the same stamping device and the same mold. The present invention as described is capable of saving the costs for the stamping device, mold, and material.
US09056347B2 Press-die and press working method
A press-die is provided with a lower die and an upper die. The lower die includes a drawing punch, a blank holder, and a cushion part. The upper die includes a drawing die part, and a trimming part. The blank holder includes a first holder part disposed to face to an end portion of the drawing die part, and a second holder part disposed to face to the trimming part. The second holder part has a drawing support portion that supports a first portion of a bottom surface of the first holder part. The drawing punch has a trimming support portion that supports a second portion of the bottom surface of the first holder part. The first holder part has a lower trimming blade at an outer edge thereof. The trimming part has an upper trimming blade at an inner edge thereof.
US09056343B2 Cold-rolling method for preventing fracture of high-silicon strip steel
A cold-rolling method for preventing fracture of high-silicon strip steel, characterized in that the high-silicon strip steel has a Si content ≧2.3 wt %, and at the beginning of cold-rolling, the temperature of inlet strip steel is above 45° C.; during the cold-rolling process, an emulsion liquid is sputtered to the strip steel, a flow rate of the emulsion liquid is 3500 L/min at the inlet in rolling direction, a flow rate of the emulsion liquid is 1500-4000 L/min at an outlet in the rolling direction, and the temperature of the strip steel is maintained above 45° C. under the precondition to guarantee technological lubrication. The cold-rolling method of the invention might prevent fracture of a head portion and a tail portion of the strip steel, raise the rate of finished products, and increase production efficiency.
US09056341B2 Method for producing seamless tubes by means of a three-roll bar rolling mill
The invention relates to a method for producing seamless tubes from metal, particularly from steel, wherein a previously produced hot hollow block is stretched by means of a three-roll bar rolling mill on a mandrel to form a parent tube and, before running into the bar rolling mill, the hollow block is provided with a rolling step that makes the diameter more uniform by means of an upstream stand. It is in this case provided that the rolls of the upstream stand are moved apart and together to the same extent as the deforming stands of the bar rolling mill, wherein the calibrating base radius of the rolls of the upstream stand extends over 60° and this is followed by a flank radius with a tangential transition which is dimensioned such that even with the maximum setting of the rolls in the region of the flank there is virtually no diameter reduction of the largest hollow block diameter to be expected.
US09056339B2 Airfoil and baffle assemblies that reduce airflow requirements for fume hoods and fume hoods incorporating same
A fume hood includes a ventilated chamber having an access opening. A first elongated airfoil assembly is attached to an edge portion of a floor that extends from the opening. A sash is slidably mounted at the access opening and a second elongated airfoil assembly is attached to a lower edge of the sash. The first elongated airfoil assembly includes a plurality of elongated vanes in vertically spaced-apart relationship that define air flow channels. The second airfoil assembly includes a pair of elongated vanes in vertically spaced-apart relationship that define air flow channels that extend into the chamber. A baffle assembly is located in front of a rear wall of the chamber and includes a primary panel having a plurality of vertical air-exit slots adjacent a lower edge, and a buffering panel having a plurality of horizontal air-exit slots adjacent an upper portion.
US09056338B2 Self cleaning piezoelectric chemical apparatus and method of use
The invention is a piezoelectric self-cleaning apparatus, such as a chemical injection pump. The chemical injection pump is self-cleaning by employing either as an integral part or as an added part, a piezoelectric component that implosively cleans the pump head. This invention involves a liquid delivery system made of a liquid processing path and a piezoelectric actuator connected to or integral with said liquid processing path to enhance removal of unwanted solids from the liquid processing path or to maintain a blend, mix and/or integrity of a liquid chemical, wherein the liquid chemical does not precipitate particles, crystallize, separate or come out of solution.
US09056337B2 Automated method and device for cleaning of blended ice machine
The disclosure shows a device and method for automating the cleaning/sanitizing of the water and ice making system on a blended ice machine. The method eliminates the need to disassemble the unit in order to gain system access points to introduce cleaning and or sanitizing solutions. The method also automates the sequence of events required to insure cleaning is done according to a proven method.
US09056335B2 Method and apparatuses for screening
A screening machine includes wall members, screen assembly guide members, a screen assembly and a compression assembly. The screen assembly includes a frame with a plurality of side members and a screen supported by the frame. The compression assembly is attached to at least one wall member and forms the screen assembly into a concave shape.
US09056332B2 Method and apparatus for the formation of hydrophobic surfaces
The invention relates to the application of a coating to a substrate in which the coating includes a polymer material and the coating is selectively fluorinated and/or cured to improve the liquid repellance of the same. The invention also provides for the selective fluorination and/or curing of selected areas of the coating thus, when completed, providing a coating which has regions of improved liquid repellance with respect to the remaining regions and which remaining regions may be utilized as liquid collection areas.
US09056330B2 Functional roll production method
A functional roll comprises a shaft body, a roll body, flanges, and bearings. The roll body is formed by stacking multiple module functional rolls. The module functional rolls are formed by stacking multiple nonwoven fabric sheets. The module functional rolls have a bore in which the shaft body is inserted. A module function roll is united.
US09056327B2 Modular plural component spray system
A modular plural component spray system configured for drawing at least two components, each stored in a discrete drum and sending the at least two components to a spray gun. The spray system comprises at least two flow lines. Each flow line includes a pump, a counter configured to measure the work performed by the pump and a heater disposed outside of each discrete drum downstream from the pump, where each of the two flow lines is configured to be connected at a first end to the spray gun and a second end to each discrete drum and each of the at least two components is drawn from each discrete drum and heated with the heater before arriving at the spray gun to be mixed and dispensed.
US09056325B2 Multi-nozzle misting shower head
Disclosed is a misting shower head having a plurality of atomizing, solid cone spray nozzles for providing a soft showering device adapted to reduce water consumption and reduce the size and intensity of outgoing water droplets. The shower head comprises a housing having a fluid inlet directing water to a plurality of spray nozzles. The flow rate entering the housing is controlled by a straight through valve that is adjustable via a dual-handled arm that actuates the valve stopper mechanism, and thus varies the rate of fluid entering the shower head housing. The nozzles break up the flow of water into atomized droplets and increase the projected area in which the water is dispersed therefrom. The atomized spray from all nozzles creates a uniform cone of low intensity water, which reduces point pressure associated with higher intensity shower heads for treating sore muscles or experiencing an encompassing mist of water.
US09056323B2 Rich air sprayer component
The present invention is provided with a rich air sprayer component, which is disposed with a fixation part. The fixation part is disposed with an inlet part and an air enriching part. The inlet part is disposed with at least an inlet hole; the air enriching part is disposed with an air hole; the sectional area of the cavity of the air enriching part is larger than the sectional area of the inlet hole, making that negative pressure generates when water flows into the air enriching part from the inlet hole and air gets in from outside, air and water flow mix to form gas-water mixture, the sectional area of the cavity of the air enriching part is gradually narrowed, so that the gas-water mixture is dashed on the inner wall of the air enriching part to make water flow drawn air enough. It has advantages as below: the gas-water mixture is rich in air, making the sprayer with water saving, of granular sensation and strong spraying force.
US09056321B2 Spray gun, spray application apparatus, and spray application method
The spray gun is provided with a nozzle section which mixes gas into raw material liquid and also ejects the raw material liquid. The internal space of the nozzle section has an introduction path into which the raw material liquid is introduced, an open portion in which a flow path is enlarged more than the introduction path, thereby ejecting the raw material liquid in a fine particle form, a reduced diameter portion in which a flow path is made narrower than the open portion, thereby re-aggregating the raw material liquid in a fine particle form, and an ejection orifice portion which ejects the raw material liquid to the outside. In the nozzle section, a gas introduction hole which introduces gas into a base-end-side portion of the open portion is formed.
US09056320B2 Centrifuge including depressurization unit and cooling unit that cooperate with each other
A centrifuge capable of suppressing a long-time depressurization as compared with the case of starting depressurizing after cooling has been completed as well as shortening a cooling time of a rotor and a sample in the rotor is achieved as compared with the case of starting cooling is at the same time with depressurization. Operation of a Peltier element is started at the same time with operation start of the centrifuge. A bowl is cooled by heat absorption of the Peltier element, and the rotor is cooled by the bowl with using ambient air as a thermal medium. At this time, a vacuum pump depressurizing a rotor chamber is in an OFF state (ambient conditions). After a predetermined time is elapsed, the vacuum pump is turned on to start depressurization of the inside of the rotor chamber.
US09056314B2 Palladium catalyst, method for its preparation and its use
The invention relates to palladium(0)-tris{tri-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-phosphine} complex of formula (I), as well as to its preparation and use. This compound is outstandingly stable, and can be used as catalyst with excellent results.
US09056313B2 Catalysts for the production of hydroxy ether hydrocarbons by vapor phase hydrogenolysis of cyclic acetals and ketals
Catalyst compositions of palladium supported on alumina or zirconium oxide supports having low or no silicon dioxide contents and having a specific surface area or modified with alkali, alkaline earth, or phosphine oxide compounds are selective in a vapor phase hydrogenolysis reaction to convert cyclic acetal compounds and/or cyclic ketal compounds in the presence of hydrogen to their corresponding hydroxy ether hydrocarbon reaction products.
US09056312B2 Substrate for carbon nanotube growth and method for manufacturing the same
Provided is a substrate for carbon nanotube growth in which no metal particles as a catalyst aggregates and a method for manufacturing the substrate. A substrate for carbon nanotube growth 1 includes a base plate 2, a noble metal alloy catalyst 3 having an alloy of a noble metal and a transition metal, and a form-defining material layer 4 which allows the noble metal alloy catalyst 3 to be dispersed and arranged. A method for manufacturing a substrate for carbon nanotube growth 1 includes a step of sputtering a noble metal alloy on a base plate 2, a step of sputtering a form-defining material on the base plate 2, and a step of further sputtering the noble metal alloy on the form-defining material.
US09056308B2 Catalyst for catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon, which is used in production of light olefin and production method thereof
Disclosed are a molecular sieve catalyst and a preparation method thereof to produce light olefins from cracking naphtha catalytically in severe environments of high temperature and high moisture. In detail, the catalyst is prepared by spray-drying and calcining the mixed slurry, in which 0.01˜5.0 wt % of MnO2 and 1˜15 wt % of P2O5 are simultaneously imbedded in catalyst which consists of zeolite, clay and inorganic complex. According to the present invention, the method that manganese and phosphate are imbedded simultaneously in zeolite and inorganic complex is used to increases thermal-stability of obtained spherical catalyst, and increase olefin yield of cracking hydrocarbon such as naphtha by protecting acid-site of zeolite. To synthesize the required catalyst, the important procedures are mixing ratio and mixing sequence of Mn, P, zeolite, and inorganic complex.
US09056306B2 Regeneration of gas adsorbents
Two or more acidic gaseous species such as hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide from an adsorbent can be selectively removed from a feed gas by contacting the feed gas with an adsorbent for these acidic species, followed by: a. subjecting the adsorbent to a first purging gas, said first purging gas not containing said first acidic gaseous species and containing said second acidic gaseous species at a partial pressure which is at least the partial pressure of said second gaseous species in said feed gas; b. subsequently subjecting the adsorbent to a second purging gas, said second purging gas not containing said first gaseous species and, containing this second gaseous species at a partial pressure which is lower than the partial pressure of said second gaseous species in said feed gas.
US09056305B2 Catalyst for preparing vinyl chloride, methods of preparation and application thereof
The present invention discloses a catalyst used in preparing vinyl chloride, its method of preparation, and its applications. Said catalyst used in making vinyl chloride comprises activated carbon as a support, a barium compound and a phosphorus compound supported thereon. The barium compound accounts for 0.2% to 20% of the total mass of the catalyst and the phosphorus compound accounts for 0% to 10% of the total mass of the catalyst based on the mass percentage. A water-soluble barium compound, a water-soluble phosphorus compound, an aqueous polymer monomer, and water are mixed to form a solution or emulsion A. The activated carbon is added into the solution or emulsion A. The activated carbon is removed from water after impregnation, spin-dried, and then the monomers are polymerized. The activated carbon, after polymerization step, is heated to remove water and to decompose and carbonize the polymer. The catalyst after carbonization was activated to obtain a catalyst used in making vinyl chloride.
US09056303B2 Method for the continuous preparation of a catalytic system that is used to polymerize a conjugated diene and installation for implementing same
The present invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of a catalytic system that can be used for the polymerization of at least one conjugated diene monomer, said catalytic system being based on at least: a preforming conjugated diene; an organic phosphoric acid salt of one or more rare-earth metal(s), said salt being in suspension in at least one saturated aliphatic or alicyclic and inert hydrocarbon-based solvent; an alkylating agent comprising an alkylaluminium having the formula AlR3 or HAlR2; and a halogen donor comprising an alkylaluminium halide; characterized in that it comprises successively in one line (L): (i) a reaction between the preforming conjugated diene, with the solution of the salt of rare-earth element(s) and the alkylating agent, with the alkylation reaction being carried out for a characteristic minimum period of at least 5 minutes in an alkylation reactor (30) composed of at least one well-mixed dynamic mixer; (ii) the addition of said halogen donor to the mixture obtained in (i), in order to produce a reaction for the halogenation-ageing of the preformed catalytic system and to continuously produce said preformed catalytic system at the outlet of said line (L).
US09056302B2 Highly branched polymers as cross-linking agents in microcapsule wall
The present invention relates to microcapsules comprising a capsule core and a capsule wall, obtainable by a process comprising the free-radical polymerization of an oil-in-water emulsion which comprises the following constituents: 30 to 90% by weight based on the total weight of the monomers of one or more monomers (monomers I) from the group comprising C1-C24-alkyl esters of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid and itaconic acid 10 to 70% by weight based on the total weight of the monomers of one or more ethylenically unsaturated crosslinkers (monomers II), where at least 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomers I, II and III, is a highly branched polymeric crosslinker, 0 to 30% by weight based on the total weight of the monomers of one or more monounsaturated monomers (monomer III), which are different from the monomers I, and a hydrophobic core material, to a process for their preparation and to their use.
US09056293B2 System and device for preparing and delivering food products from a mixture made up of a food liquid and a diluent
The invention relates to a system for hygienically reconstituting and delivering food preparations, such as drinks, comprising a metering and mixing device connected to a container containing a base liquid, in the form of a package configured to be connected to a base station. The metering and mixing device comprises a pump for metering the liquid, a diluent intake and a mixing chamber. Coupling means are provided for providing the diluent supply and the means for driving the liquid pump.
US09056292B2 Barrel alignment in extruder systems
A barrel alignment structure for a pair of barrel sections each defining an end surface configured to abut each other is disclosed. The barrel alignment structure comprises of a plurality of alignment pins distributed on the end surface of the first barrel section. The barrel alignment structure further comprises of a corresponding number of slots defined on the end surface of the second barrel section, each slot configured to receive one alignment pin, wherein the slot has a width substantially equal to that of the alignment pin and a length larger than the width of the alignment pin permitting relative thermal expansion between the pair of barrel sections. An extruder barrel section is also disclosed. The extruder barrel section defining an end surface configured to abut the end surface of another extruder barrel section. The extruder barrel section comprises of a plurality of alignment pins distributed on its end surface. Each alignment pin configured to be received by a corresponding slot defined on the end surface of the extruder barrel section abutting it, wherein the slot has a width substantially equal to that of the alignment pin and a length larger than the width of the alignment pin permitting relative thermal expansion between the pair of barrel sections.
US09056288B2 Mixing apparatus for producing a mixture composed of at least three components
A mixing apparatus for producing a mixture of flowable components is provided. Two inlet channels for the components to be mixed open into a first mixing channel having at least one mixing element disposed therein. A second mixing channel having at least one mixing element disposed therein is connected downstream of the first mixing channel. A third inlet channel opens directly or indirectly into the second mixing channel in order to admix a third component. In further embodiments, three or more mixing channels are present. In addition, a discharge comprising such a mixing apparatus and corresponding containers and a method for mixing at least three components are provided.
US09056286B2 Chemical solution feeder and method
A feeder is disclosed for dissolving a chemical and mixing it with a liquid. The feeder includes a hopper adapted to hold the chemical, a nozzle located in the hopper, and a supply of the liquid to the nozzle to dissolve the chemical on contact with the liquid from the nozzle to form a solution. A solution basin is disposed under the hopper and a drain is provided from the hopper into the solution basin. An outlet from the solution basin has an outlet valve which opens when a solution level in the solution basin rises.
US09056284B2 Chlorine resistant amides, polyamides, and membranes made from the same
A chlorine resistant polyamide is formed from the reaction product of an amine and an acid chloride monomer wherein both the amine and the acid chloride monomer are modified with electron-withdrawing groups that exhibit sufficient activity to (i) minimize any chlorination on both the amine and acid chloride and (ii) minimize N-chlorination. A membrane is made from the polyamide for use, for example, in a desalination unit.
US09056282B2 Accelerating transport through graphene membranes
Technologies are generally described for a membrane that may incorporate a graphene layer perforated by a plurality of nanoscale pores. The membrane may also include a gas sorbent that may be configured to contact a surface of the graphene layer. The gas sorbent may be configured to direct at least one gas adsorbed at the gas sorbent into the nanoscale pores. The nanoscale pores may have a diameter that selectively facilitates passage of a first gas compared to a second gas to separate the first gas from a fluid mixture of the two gases. The gas sorbent may increase the surface concentration of the first gas at the graphene layer. Such membranes may exhibit improved properties compared to conventional graphene and polymeric membranes for gas separations, e.g., greater selectivity, greater gas permeation rates, or the like.
US09056281B2 Filtration module
A purification module is provided comprising a plurality of purification cartridges, a support for the cartridges, a manifold and a bowl. In one embodiment the support for the cartridges has two pitched partial screw threads on opposing surfaces which mate with pitched screw flights on the manifold when the partial screw threads are rotated into the screw flights. The support includes fluid passageways for directing filtered fluid from the filtration cartridges, through the support and into the manifold. In another embodiment, a purification module is provided comprising a purification cartridge, a manifold and a bowl. The purification cartridge has two pitched partial screw threads on opposing surfaces of the cartridge outlet which mate with screw flights on the manifold when the partial screw threads are rotated into the mating screw flights.
US09056268B2 Liquid filtration media, filter elements and methods
A filter and filter media configured and arranged for placement in a fuel stream is disclosed. The filter and filter media allow for filtering of liquid fuels, such as diesel fuel. In certain embodiments the filter media includes a media fiber (such as glass) and a binder fiber (such as bicomponent) that combine to create a media structure having low solidity and relatively low compressibility, and which contain a pore structure that avoids premature fouling of the filter by fuel degradation products.
US09056264B2 Biocompatible tubing for liquid chromatography systems
A biocompatible tube that can be used in a liquid chromatography system is described. The tube can have flanged or straight ends, and can be used in conjunction with one or more fitting, assembly.
US09056262B2 Pressure-less ozonated Di-water (DIO3) recirculation reclaim system
The invention provides, in one aspect, a system for recirculating ozonated liquid. The system includes a contactor including at least two inlets and at least two outlets. The contactor is in fluid communication with a first liquid source at a first contactor inlet and a second liquid source at a second contactor inlet, and the second contactor inlet receives gas that purges at least a portion of gas from liquid received at the first contactor inlet. The purged gas exits the contactor at a first contactor outlet. The contactor is in fluid communication with the second liquid source at a second contactor outlet, and the contactor drains at least a portion of the liquid in the contactor, the drained liquid exiting the contactor at the second contactor outlet. The contactor includes a third inlet in fluid communication with the first liquid source, the third inlet allowing the first liquid source to release liquid at an ambient pressure.
US09056257B2 Fantasy game system and method for player selection and scoring
A first list of available players is provided to each individual user who then selects a first fantasy lineup, where selections by another individual user does not preclude other individual users from also selecting the same player. First fantasy lineups are received from each individual user, the fantasy lineups comprising one or more players selected from the first list of available players. Each individual user may provide a replacement lineup prior to the end of a game. A subsequent list of available players is provided to each user and does not include players from the first fantasy lineup. Subsequent fantasy lineups from each individual user are received comprising only players selected from the subsequent list of available players. None of the players of the first fantasy lineup for an individual user is included in any subsequent fantasy lineup of the individual user.
US09056252B2 Highly interactive online multiplayer video games
Latency compensation is performed during play of a multiplayer video game over a network. A first system includes a first estimator, a first player, and a first game object controlled by movement of the first player, and a second system includes at least a second player and a second game object controlled by movement of the second player. The first estimator receives data values characterizing delayed states of the second system via the network. Based on the received data values, the first estimator estimates a latency-compensated state of the second game object using a physics model of the second game object and a behavior model of the second player. The behavior model provides a representation of how the second player interacts with the video game relative to the first player. The first player is enabled to interact with the video game with compensated latency.
US09056251B2 Method of and system for conducting multiple contests of skill with a single performance
A method and system for conducting multiple competitions of skill for a single performance are described herein. User generated competition groups and system generated competition groups allow users to participate in multiple competitions at once based on answering the same questions or making the same selections related to a single event. The users are informed of each competition either via email, text message or when logging into the network via a website. The users select which competition groups to join. After joining the desired groups, users then make their selections related to the event which are transmitted to the network where results are tabulated and transmitted back to the users. The results are separated based on each competition group, so that users can continually know where they stand in each separate competition. With multiple competition groups, users are able to have varying success from the same performance in multiple competitions.
US09056249B2 Device and method for a streaming video game
A streaming music based video game and device for the generation of the same. The device receives a transmission stream through a cable, satellite, wireless, or other communications system with audiovisual information and game data. The device generates a music based video game from the audiovisual information and game data and provides the audiovisual information and video game information to a display.
US09056247B2 System and method for efficient character animation
A system and method for producing realistic computer character based animation, for example for computer games, by decomposing each character into a plurality of elements, preparing low resolution approximations of at least some elements for constructing a three dimensional approximation of the character and then applying and transforming one or more sprites to the approximations of the elements.
US09056246B2 Dynamic reverse engineering
A computer-implemented method of reverse engineering items in a computer game, including: selecting a first loot item; selecting a reverse engineering tool; placing the first loot item in the reverse engineering tool; and implementing a reverse engineering function on the reverse engineering tool. Keywords include MMO, crafting, reverse engineer, and custom modifier.
US09056244B2 Gaming apparatus incorporating targeted haptic feedback
A gaming apparatus includes a processor, a display device with a video display and a touchscreen, and a bezel adjacent to the display device which has regions capable of providing haptic feedback. The haptic feedback can be provided to a specific region of the bezel as well as a transparent overlay which is positioned over a button on the touchscreen. The apparatus may have sensors allowing for haptic feedback to be targeted based on data detected by the sensors. Additionally, virtual input buttons can be displayed and repositioned on the touchscreen in response to sensor data.
US09056242B2 Unique board game simulating putting make-up on girls sketch pads
The board game that allows girls be the first one to complete the makeover of their chosen girl on the sketch pad. Players move around the board trying to land on the designated spots to color or apply make-up to their girl. The first one to finish (brows, eye shadow, blush, lips and earrings), and get tiara without having the facemask on wins the game.
US09056239B2 Assembly including a gliding board and a device for retaining an article of footwear
An assembly including a gliding board and a device for retaining an article of footwear on the board, the device extending longitudinally from a rear end to a front end, the board having a receiving zone provided to receive the retaining device longitudinally in relation to the board. The assembly includes a wedge device which inclines the retaining device longitudinally in relation to the board, so that the retaining device is angled downwardly from the front end to the rear end.
US09056238B2 Shin guard strap
Aspects of the present invention relate to a shin guard construction having a shin guard and a strap. The strap may provide a number of adjustments, such as adjusting a vertical position of strap attachment to the shin guard, a length of the strap, and/or a position of a portion of the strap in both a horizontal and/or a vertical location on a wearer's leg. Further, the strap may have an upwardly inclined orientation relative to a horizontal plane extending through the shin guard. The orientation of the strap in an upward direction may be a result of a location and/or orientation of one or more fasteners. Additionally, the orientation of the strap may be a result of the size and/or shape of the strap.
US09056230B2 Composite golf club head with improved sound
A composite golf club head with improved sound characteristics is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club head that utilizes a unique composite type material having a low damping coefficient; creating more discretionary weight to optimize performance without comprising the sound of the golf club head. Depending on the amount of discretionary weight desired, the present invention could replace parts of the crown, the sole, the striking face, or even all three of the above referenced components with a low-damping composite material to improve the performance. The low-damping composite material used in accordance with the current invention may generally have a damping loss factor (η) of less than about 0.02.
US09056229B2 Piece of sports equipment
The invention relates to a piece of sports equipment which is subject to a shock-like load. In a piece of sports equipment in accordance with the invention, an elongated support element is present which is at least regionally inwardly hollow. It can, for example, be an at least almost complete baseball bat or also only a part region at which a handle of a piece of sports equipment is present. At least one hollow space in which metallic and/or ceramic hollow bodies are present is present in the support element. In the piece of sports equipment, the support element can form the outer skin or at least a part thereof.
US09056221B2 Exercise machine with weight plate stack alignment feature
User-manipulated exercise equipment of the type utilizing a weight-plate stack comprises a stack of weight plates, of which a user-selected portion moves as a unit along a pair of guide rods in response to an exercise movement by the user. The selected portion of the stack moves with virtually no cross-wise (i.e., lateral) shifting among the plates and virtually no friction between the moving portion of the stack and the guide rods because (1) a keystone bushing below the weight plate stack provides virtually error free alignment with the guide rods by setting the non-selected portion of the stack at a highly accurate “home” position that resets the moving stack if it has shifted laterally during movement, even if that shift is very slight, and (2) the guide rod holed in the weight plates carry bushings which align with the bushings of the adjacent weight plates to prevent the plates within the moving portion of the stack from shifting laterally with respect to each other and thereby contacting a guide rod. Preferably, the topmost weight plate in the moving portion of the stack carries bushings forming a smaller gap with the guide rods than the bushings of the remaining weight plates so that, at worst, only the topmost plate will contact a guide rod resulting in negligible friction.
US09056216B1 Jump rope
A weighted jump rope includes an elongated cord having a first end, an opposing second end, an intermediate portion and an axial bore extending from an opening on the first end to an opening on the second end. The axial bore is filled with a predetermined amount of weighted material, such as sand. A dowel received within each opening forms an expanded portion that retains a bearing disc on each end of the cord. Each bearing disc engages an internal bearing surface within a rotating handle assembly that prevents the cord from binding or contorting as it encircles an exerciser.
US09056213B2 Heat sensitive protective barrier and a method for its use
Protective barriers are commonly installed beneath ceilings when construction work is performed either on these ceilings or on the roofs located above them. These protective barriers can be comprised entirely of one material or of different materials connected by seams. Some or all of these materials can be designed to fail when subjected to temperatures above a certain temperature range causing melting or some other destructive process to occur to these materials. These failures can create access points from the ceiling through the protective barrier to areas below being protected by the barrier, which can allow water from a fire suppression system, typically located near the ceiling, to reach a fire located below the protective barrier.
US09056212B2 Systems and methods of property security
Systems and devices for and methods of energy management, property security and fire hazard prevention are provided. The systems, devices and methods are able to be centralized, computerized, and expandable. The devices and systems are capable of automatically reducing energy consumptions and minimizing losses of property caused by fire, theft, and vandalism using monitoring sensors (e.g., occupancy sensors) and computer software and equipments.
US09056210B2 Public building and school evacuation system
A building evacuation system designed for the occupants of a building to escape pursuit or peril, such as fire, violence, natural catastrophe, or other emergency utilizing a deployed emergency exit incorporated into a building's exterior wall, such as a hinged latched window having an emergency exit deployment actuator mounted near the emergency exit that will simultaneously deploy an inflatable chute at the emergency exit, activate an internal audio and/or visual indicator to a central location that the emergency exit has been deployed, and initiate an automated text or voice message to the appropriate authorities, such as police and/or fire department, that the stated location's emergency exit has been deployed.
US09056206B2 Adaptable current regulator for delivery of current-based electrical stimulation therapy
A medical electrical stimulator provides selective control of stimulation via a combination of two or more electrodes coupled to respective regulated current paths and one or more electrodes coupled to unregulated current paths. Constant current sources may control the current that is sourced or sunk via respective regulated current paths. An unregulated current path may sink or source current to and from an unregulated voltage source that serves as a reference voltage. Unregulated electrodes may function as unregulated anodes to source current from a reference voltage or unregulated cathodes to sink current to a reference voltage.
US09056205B2 Compensation current optimization for auditory prosthesis systems
An exemplary system includes an implantable cochlear stimulator implanted within a patient, a short electrode array coupled to the implantable cochlear stimulator and having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon, and a sound processor communicatively coupled to the implantable cochlear stimulator. The sound processor may direct the implantable cochlear stimulator to apply a main current to a first electrode included in the plurality of electrodes and associated with a first pitch, direct the implantable cochlear stimulator to concurrently apply, during the application of the main current, a compensation current to a second electrode included in the plurality of electrodes and associated with a second pitch, and optimize an amount of the compensation current to result in a target pitch being presented to the patient that is distanced from the first pitch in a pitch direction opposite a pitch direction of the second pitch in relation to the first pitch.
US09056204B2 Universal implant
A universal implant for an implantable medical device, the universal implant including a plurality of functional components, having a plurality of hardware components disposed in a housing, and an auxiliary component interface disposed in a surface of the housing and configured to electrically connect any one of a plurality of auxiliary components to the hardware components. The universal implant further includes a determinator configured to identify one or more of the auxiliary components, select one or more of the functional components based on the identified auxiliary components, and adapt the selected functional components for operation with the identified auxiliary components.
US09056201B1 Methods and devices for minimally-invasive delivery of radiation to the eye
Methods and devices for minimally-invasive delivery of radiation to the eye (such as the posterior portion of the eye) including cannulas with afterloading systems for introducing radionuclide brachytherapy sources to the cannulas, for example following insertion and positioning of the cannulas. The afterloaders may house the radionuclide brachytherapy source in a vault and connect to the cannula via a guide tube. The afterloaders can advance and retract the source and ensure accurate placement of the source within the cannula.
US09056198B2 Low level laser therapy (LLLT) systems and devices
A system includes a LLLT device, with a laser diode and a momentary switch, and a clip device configured to attach to the LLLT device and to press the momentary switch while attached, causing the LLLT device to activate the laser diode. A LLLT device includes a laser diode, a front end from which light radiates when the laser diode is activated, and an eye safety mechanism at the front end. The LLLT device is configured to activate the laser diode when the front end is pressed.
US09056195B2 Optimization of cranial nerve stimulation to treat seizure disorderse during sleep
A method includes determining sleep cycle information related to a sleep cycle of a patient based on body parameter data. The method also includes adjusting a cranial nerve stimulation parameter based on the sleep cycle information.
US09056193B2 Apparatus and method for treating the skin
A device for treating the skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, a cartridge comprising an interior cavity and a tip on the distal end of the handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a fluid delivery conduit and a waste conduit. In addition, the cartridge is coupled to the handpiece assembly with the interior cavity of the cartridge being in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit. Further, the tip is configured to contact the skin. The tip comprises a peripheral lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit, a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit and an abrasive element. The first opening, the second opening and the abrasive element of the tip are generally positioned within the peripheral lip.
US09056191B2 Apparatus and method for removing occlusive tissue
A tissue treatment apparatus for restoring patency in a body vessel is provided. The tissue treatment apparatus includes an elongated catheter dimensioned for insertion within a body vessel having an at least partial occlusion. Proximal and distal expandable segments are mounted to the elongated catheter and are positionable adjacent the occlusion and are configured to transition from a first condition to a second expanded condition. A mesh in operative engagement with the proximal and distal expandable segments is expandable radially outwardly from the catheter upon corresponding transition of the proximal and distal expandable segments to the second condition. The mesh includes a conductive material adapted to transmit electrosurgical energy to treat and facilitate removal of the occlusion, to thereby assist in restoring patency within the body vessel.
US09056190B2 Balloon catheter tapered shaft having high strength and flexibility and method of making same
Method of making a balloon catheter includes melt-extruding a thermoplastic polymeric material into a tube, cooling the extruded tube, placing the extruded tube within a capture member and biaxially orienting the polymeric material of the extruded tube while simultaneously tapering at least a section of the extruded tube by radially expanding the extruded tube with pressurized media in the tube lumen and axially expanding the extruded tube with an external load applied on at least one end of the tube as an external heat supply traverses longitudinally from a first end to a second end of the extruded tube in the capture member, wherein an overall axial load on the tubing is varied as at least a section of the tube is heated. The method includes cooling the expanded tube to form a tapered biaxially oriented nonporous thermoplastic polymer tubular member and sealingly securing a balloon proximate a distal end of the tubular member.
US09056187B2 Anchor systems and methods
Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) and secures the instrument in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the anchor device may allow the anchor device to be used after medical instrument is already in place without the need for a second penetration point for the anchor device.
US09056185B2 Expandable catheter system for fluid injection into and deep to the wall of a blood vessel
A catheter-based/intravascular fluid injection system with application to renal denervation includes a multiplicity of needles which expand open around a central axis to engage the wall of a blood vessel, or the wall of the left atrium, allowing the injection of a cytotoxic and/or neurotoxic solution for ablating conducting tissue, or nerve fibers around the ostium of the pulmonary vein, or circumferentially in or just beyond the outer layer of the renal artery. The expandable delivery system includes expandable components that facilitate positioning of a multiplicity of injection needles against the inside wall of a blood vessel from where they can be advanced. The system also includes means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into the tissue of the wall of the targeted blood vessel.
US09056180B2 Tip with encapsulated marker band
A catheter tip assembly comprises a marker band and a catheter tip. The catheter tip has an inner lumen therethrough and an outer portion and an inner portion with the marker band disposed therebetween.
US09056179B2 Hose connection system for narially sensitive diagnostic devices
Hose connection system for narially sensitive diagnostic devices. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including a test device and a nasal cannula. The test device includes a first port configured to sense an attribute of airflow, and a second port configured to sense an attribute of airflow. The nasal cannula includes a first hose configured to fluidly couple on a device-end to the first port (and the first hose configured to fluidly couple between the first port and a first naris of a patient), and a second hose configured to fluidly couple on a device-end to the second port (and the second hose configured to fluidly couple between the second port and a second naris of the patient). The nasal cannula is configured such that the first hose only couples to the first port and the second hose only couples to the second port.
US09056178B2 Respiratory mask sealing interface
A sealing interface includes an inner cushion and an outer sheath. The outer sheath substantially seals against the facial contours of the user. The inner cushion and the outer sheath each have a nasal bridge region, left and right cheek regions and either one of an upper lip region or a chin region. In use these regions are aligned with the corresponding nasal bridge region, left and right cheek regions and either the upper lip region or the chin region of a user. The inner cushion includes a hinged region. The hinged region is adapted to flex substantially independently of the inner cushion cheek regions.
US09056177B2 Respiratory interface with flexing faceplate
Various embodiments of a respiratory interface device, such as a mask (10), that includes a first substantially rigid portion (14), a second substantially rigid portion (16) and a connecting member (18) that is structured to flexibly connect the first and second substantially rigid portions. The flexible connection provides an effective fit of the respiratory interface device against the user's face.
US09056175B2 Device for dispensing a plurality of unitary doses of dry powder, and inhaler comprising such device
Device for dispensing a plurality of unitary doses (2) of dry powder, includes at least one support comprising conduits each defining a flow path for an airstream carrying one of the unitary dose (2), the support having first (26) and second (27) members secured to one another so that a first conduit portion (29) of the first member faces a second conduit portions (43) of the second member to define one of the conduits, and a first separation portion (30) of the first member faces a second separation portions (45) of the second member, the support comprising a plurality of barrier-forming elements (31, 46) each arranged between corresponding first (30) and second (45) separation portions to prevent dry powder from passing from one of the conduits to one of the adjacent conduits.
US09056174B2 Medicament-containing dispenser provided with a display for presenting indicia to a user
A medicament-containing dispenser, such as an inhaler, comprises an outlet for dispensing medicament, e.g. a mouthpiece or a nasal adaptor. The dispenser also comprises a display for presenting indicia to a user. The dispenser further comprises an outlet cover movable between a first position in which it covers the outlet and a second position in which the outlet is uncovered, wherein, when the outlet cover is in the first position, indicia is visible in the display, and wherein, when the outlet cover is in the second position, indicia is out of sight to the user.
US09056168B2 System, method and article for controlling the dispensing of insulin
A system and method for automatically adjusting parameters for predicting blood glucose levels and/or controlling the dispensing of insulin. In one embodiment, the system is a stand-alone system. In one embodiment, the system is part of a system for controlling the dispensing of insulin.
US09056167B2 Method and device for drug delivery
An apparatus and a system for controlling and/or managing administration of a drug to a body of a patient. The apparatus includes a drug infusion device configured to deliver drug at a predetermined location in the body of the patient, at least one sensor disposed in the drug infusion device and configured to measure a. corresponding property related to the patient and selected from the group consisting of physiological properties, biochemical properties, environmental properties and drug-related properties, a controller disposed in the drug infusion device and configured to receive from the at least one sensor data representative of the measured corresponding property and based on the received data, determine a drug delivery rate. The drug delivery device is configured to deliver the drug to the body of the patient based on the determined drug delivery rate.
US09056166B2 Infusion pump and method to enhance long term medication delivery accuracy
An infusion pump is provided for pumping fluid though an administration set at a constant flow rate. The pump includes a pumping mechanism for pumping fluid and operates at a pulse frequency, and a controller controls the pulse frequency. Additionally, the pump has one or more sensors configured for measuring at least one characteristic value relating to a status of the infusion pump. The controller is configured for causing the pumping mechanism to operate at a first pulse frequency, and the one or more sensors measure the characteristic value intermittently. When the measured characteristic value meets a threshold value, the controller causes the pumping mechanism to operate at a second pulse frequency different from the first pulse frequency.
US09056165B2 Intelligent therapy recommendation algorithm and method of using the same
An algorithm and method of making intelligent therapy recommendations for insulin pump parameters is described. The pump parameters include basal rates, carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios (CIR), and insulin sensitivity factors (ISF). A determination of whether a therapy recommendation should be made is based on comparing an updated recommended change with a threshold. The updated recommended change to the pump parameter is made based on a previous recommended change to the pump parameter and the difference between a current blood glucose value and a targeted blood glucose level. The algorithm and method confirms the therapy recommendation is within safety parameters before displaying the therapy recommendation.
US09056164B2 Radiopharmaceutical administration methods, fluid delivery systems and components thereof
A fluid path set for a fluid delivery system includes a tube coil that is designed to optimally position one or more volumes of a pharmaceutical within an ionization chamber to measure and prepare a pharmaceutical dose for administration to a patient. The fluid path set includes a medical fluid component having a first tubing section for connection to a source of a medical fluid, a pharmaceutical component having a second tubing section for connection to a source of a pharmaceutical, and a coil assembly which includes the tube coil. The tube coil may be maintained in a desired dimensional geometry by means of a core structure around which the tube coil is positioned.
US09056161B2 Fluid delivery system with electrochemical sensing of analyte concentration levels
A system and a method for delivering fluid to and sensing analyte levels in the body of the patient are disclosed. The system includes a dispensing apparatus configured to infuse fluid into the body of the patient and a sensing apparatus configured to be in communication with the dispensing apparatus and further configured to detect a level of analyte concentration in the body of the patient.
US09056157B2 Hybrid biodegradable/non-biodegradable stent, delivery system and method of treating a vascular condition
An intraluminal stent, an intraluminal stent delivery system, and a method of treating a vascular condition. The stent includes a framework composed of a biodegradable material. At least one strut is composed of a non-biodegradable material. The framework is operably attached to the at least one strut. The delivery system includes a catheter and a stent disposed on a portion of the catheter. The stent includes a framework composed of a biodegradable material. The stent further includes at least one strut composed of a non-biodegradable material. The framework is operably attached to the at least one strut. The method includes positioning an intraluminal stent via a catheter within a vessel. The stent includes at least one strut that is composed of a non-biodegradable material and is operably attached to a framework. The framework expands during deployment of the intraluminal stent. The framework is allowed to biodegrade within the vessel.
US09056153B2 Biocompatible polymers for coating or fabricating implantable medical devices
The present disclosure generally relates to biocompatible polymers for coating or fabricating implantable medical devices and to implantable medical devices having the present biocompatible polymers. The disclosed biocompatible polymers exhibit superior biocompatibility and therefore minimize unwanted immune reaction from a patient into whom a medical device is implanted.
US09056150B2 Compositions for treating bone defects
In certain described embodiments, implantable medical materials comprise a scaffolding material, a liquid organic binder, and entrapped calcium-containing particles. The medical materials can incorporate an osteoinductive factor such as a protein. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. In additional described embodiments, implantable medical materials include an osteoconductive scaffolding material, an incorporated osteoinductive factor, and a biodegradable barrier material effective to delay release of the factor from the scaffolding material. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. Also described a methods for preparing and implanting the described medical materials.
US09056149B2 Bodyboard with hull and planar sections
An improved bodyboard and bodyboard shape are presented. The bodyboard includes both a hull section and a planar section formed in the bottom surface of the bodyboard. The bodyboard presented herein provides a hydrodynamically-shaped object that allows a rider to ride waves, typically in a prone or kneeling position on top of at least a portion of the bodyboard. The bodyboard provides the rider more control, speed and maneuverability, without adding substantially to costs to manufacture and maintain the bodyboard.
US09056147B2 UV disinfection system for needleless connector
A device is presented for disinfecting needleless connectors. The device has a housing that contains a UV light source. The UV light source is operably connected to a power source. The housing has a receptacle configured to selectively receive a shield. The shield has an inner reflective chamber with an internal surface that reflects UV light. In use, the UV light source can illuminate a needleless connector inserted within the shield.
US09056146B2 Method of treating the inside surfaces of a clean room and treating a rotary beverage bottle blow-molding arrangement and blow-molding beverage bottles from preforms and an arrangement for performing the method
Container-producing arrangement which includes a blow-molding machine and at least one radiation emitter disposed at, on, or adjacent the blow-molding machine in order to sterilize a portion of the blow-molding machine and/or a portion of a housing which surrounds the container-producing arrangement.
US09056140B2 Pharmaceutical compound
Provided is a compound comprising: (a) a first component capable of binding to ER+ cell receptors; and (b) a second component; wherein the second component is a ribosome inactivating toxin and is conjugated to the first component.
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