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US09109245B2	Cell compositions derived from dedifferentiated reprogrammed cells Disclosed herein are cell culture compositions, for example, pancreatic cell culture compositions, derived from dedifferentiated human reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells, such as induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, and methods for producing and using such cell culture compositions.
US09109244B2	Fermentative production of fine chemicals The invention relates to a process for the production of at least one microbial metabolite having at least 3 carbon atoms or at least 2 carbon atoms and at least 1 nitrogen atom by means of sugar-based microbial fermentation, comprising: a) the preparation of a sugar-containing liquid medium with a monosaccharide content of more than 20% by weight from a starch feedstock, the sugar-containing liquid medium also comprising non-starchy solid constituents of the starch feedstock; b) the fermentation of the sugar-containing liquid medium for the production of the metabolite(s); and c) depletion or isolation of at least one metabolite from the fermentation liquor, wherein a microorganism strain which produces the desired metabolite(s) is cultivated with the sugar-containing liquid medium, said liquid medium being obtained by: a1) milling the starch feedstock; and a2) liquefying the millbase in an aqueous liquid in the presence of at least one starch-liquefying enzyme, followed by saccharification using at least one saccharifying enzyme, where at least some of the millbase is liquefied by continuous or batchwise addition to the aqueous liquid.
US09109243B2	Microbial-derived chondroitin sulfate Described is chondroitin sulfate obtained from microbial sources, and related compositions and methods.
US09109242B2	Corynebacteria having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same A variant of Corynebacterium shows activity greater than the endogenous activity of aspartate aminotransferase, aspartate kinase, aspartate semialdehyde dehydrogenase, dihydrodipicolinate synthase, dihydropicolinate reductase and diaminopimelate dicarboxylase and additionally pyruvate carboxylase. The variant is used in a method of producing L-lysine.
US09109238B2	Synthesis of diester-based lubricants from enzymatically-directed epoxides The present invention is generally directed to methods of making diester-based lubricant compositions, wherein formation of diester species proceeds via esterification of epoxide intermediates, and wherein the epoxide intermediates are generated via an enzymatically-driven mechanism. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value (e.g., Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols) so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation.
US09109235B2	Methods and compositions for degrading pectin The present invention provides enriched polynucleotides, and enriched polypeptides having pectinase activity. The present invention also includes methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides described herein. For instance, the methods include producing metabolic product, such as ethanol.
US09109229B2	Process for improved protein expression by strain engineering This invention is a process for improving the production levels of recombinant proteins or peptides or improving the level of active recombinant proteins or peptides expressed in host cells. The invention is a process of comparing two genetic profiles of a cell that expresses a recombinant protein and modifying the cell to change the expression of a gene product that is upregulated in response to the recombinant protein expression. The process can improve protein production or can improve protein quality, for example, by increasing solubility of a recombinant protein.
US09109224B2	Method and substances for isolating miRNAs A capture probe suitable for use with a method for isolating miRNAs. A method for isolating an miRNA of interest from a sample comprising the miRNA of interest comprising providing the capture probe. A method for identifying an miRNA of interest.
US09109222B2	Nucleic acid sample preparation methods and compositions The present invention provides compositions and methods for preparing a nucleic acid library in a multi-purpose buffer (e.g., employing whole genome amplification), where nucleic acid purification is not required between or during steps. In certain embodiments, small amounts of starting nucleic acid (e.g., genomic DNA) are employed and the steps are accomplished in a single container. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid library is subjected to sequencing methodologies or rolling circle amplification.
US09109214B2	Host cell capable of producing enzymes useful for degradation of lignocellulosic material The invention relates to a host cell comprising at least four different heterologous polynucleotides chosen from the group of polynucleotides encoding cellulases, hemicellulases and pectinases, wherein the host cell is capable of producing the at least four different enzymes chosen from the group of cellulases, hemicellulases and pectinases, wherein the host cell is a filamentous fungus and is capable of secretion of the at least four different enzymes. This host cell can suitably be used for the production of an enzyme composition that can be used in a process for the saccharification of cellulosic material.
US09109213B2	Polypeptide having carbohydrate degrading activity and uses thereof The invention relates to a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence encoded by the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, or a variant polypeptide or variant polynucleotide thereof, wherein the variant polypeptide has at least 73% sequence identity with the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2 or the variant polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide that has at least 73% sequence identity with the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention features the full length coding sequence of the novel gene as well as the amino acid sequence of the full-length functional polypeptide and functional equivalents of the gene or the amino acid sequence. The invention also relates to methods for using the polypeptide in industrial processes. Also included in the invention are cells transformed with a polynucleotide according to the invention suitable for producing these proteins.
US09109211B2	Polypeptides having phytase activity and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to polypeptides having phytase activity. These polypeptides have an amino acid sequence which has at least 70% identity to either of three phytases derived from the bacterium Buttiauxella, and which comprises at least one of the following amino acids at the position indicated: 119N, 120L, and/or 121E. These phytases have an improved specific activity. Additional specific amino acid substitutions are also disclosed which characterize and distinguish additional phytases of the invention having improved properties such as temperature and/or pH stability, pH activity profile, temperature activity profile, substrate profile, improved performance in animal feed in vitro or in vivo. The invention also relates to isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.
US09109207B2	Construction of new variants of dextransucrase DSR-S by genetic engineering The present invention relates to a recombinant process for the production of truncated or mutated dextransucrases while conserving the enzymatic activity or their specificity in the synthesis of the α-1,6 bonds. The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences of truncated or mutated dextransucrases, vectors containing the nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed by sequences encoding truncated or mutated dextransucrases. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method for producing, in a recombinant manner, truncated or mutated dextransucrases which conserve their enzymatic activity or which conserve their specificity in the synthesis of α-1,6 bonds and can produce, from saccharose, dextrans with high molar mass and modified rheological properties compared with the properties of dextran obtained with the native enzyme and isomalto-oligosaccharides with a controlled molar mass and dextrans. The dextrans and isomalto-oligosaccharides of the invention can be used namely as texturing agents or as prebiotics.
US09109200B2	Use of enzymes to reduce aldehydes from aldehyde-containing products The invention relates to the use of an enzyme preparation which catalyzes the degradation of formaldehyde for reducing the formaldehyde content in a formaldehyde-containing formulation. In a preferred embodiment, the enzyme preparation contains a formaldehyde dismutase from a Pseudomonas putida strain. Further, the invention refers to a process for reducing the formaldehyde content in cross-linking agents for textile finishing or in polymer dispersions used, e.g. in construction chemistry. Further the invention relates to the use of an enzyme preparation which catalyzes the degradation of aldehydes for reducing the formaldehyde content in an aldehyde-containing formulation. Furthermore, the invention relates to a novel variant of the formaldehyde dismutase from Pseudomonas putida.
US09109188B2	Aqueous cleaning composition containing copper-specific corrosion inhibitor for cleaning inorganic residues on semiconductor substrate A semiconductor wafer cleaning formulation, including 1-35% wt. fluoride source, 20-60% wt. organic amine(s), 0.1-40% wt. nitrogenous component, e.g., a nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or an imine, 20-50% wt. water, and 0-21% wt. metal chelating agent(s). The formulations are useful to remove residue from wafers following a resist plasma ashing step, such as inorganic residue from semiconductor wafers containing delicate copper interconnecting structures.
US09109187B2	Oud odorants The present invention relates to some specific 3-(lower alkyl)phenols as key ingredients of perfuming compositions having an oud character.
US09109186B2	Fragrance compounds and compositions Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is methyl or ethyl, having floral, green odor notes, their use as fragrance and perfumed products comprising them.
US09109184B2	Ashless or reduced ash quaternary detergents A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition.
US09109182B2	Lubricating oil composition A crankcase lubricating oil composition comprising (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount; and (B) an additive component in a minor amount comprising one or more oil-soluble sterically unhindered meta-hydrocarbyl substituted phenols.
US09109174B2	Advanced cellulosic renewable fuels The invention relates to a process to manufacture advanced cellulosic gasolines. Dilute organic acids derived from pyrolized biomass are converted to their corresponding alcohols in a stand-alone hydrodeoxygenation unit followed by membrane pervaporation step to remove water. The alcohol product is blended directly into a neat hydrocarbon fuel basestock to make unadditized gasoline.
US09109159B2	Liquid crystalline polyester and production method of the same A liquid crystalline polyester having structural units (I), (II), (III), (IV) and (V), wherein a ratio of the structural unit (I) to sum of the structural units (I), (II) and (III) is 68 to 80 mol %, a ratio of the structural unit (II) to sum of the structural units (II) and (III) is 55 to 75 mol %, and a ratio of the structural unit (IV) to sum of the structural units (IV) and (V) is 60 to 85 mol %, wherein a total amount of the structural units (II) and (III) is substantially equimolar with a total amount of the structural units (IV) and (V), and ΔS (entropy of melting) defined by Equation [1] given below is 1.0 to 3.0×10−3 J/g·K:
US09109158B2	Selenium-containing compounds A novel selenium-containing compound, a method of producing the selenium-containing compound, an analysis method using the selenium-containing compound, and use of the selenium-containing compound as an antioxidant, are disclosed. A novel selenium-containing compound shown by any of chemical formulas 1 to 4 is obtained by extracting a selenium-containing compound from a sample using an organic solvent or water, and purifying the selenium-containing compound. The novel selenium-containing compound may be used for a novel analysis method, or may be used as an antioxidant.
US09109155B2	Heterocycle-functionalized luminogens exhibiting aggregation-induced emission The development of a series of fluorescent materials including heterocycle-functionalized luminogens with aggregation-induced/enhanced emission (AIE/AEE), long wavelength emission, and high solid state fluorescence quantum efficiency is contemplated. The described fluorescent materials are promising candidates in selective luminescence-based chemosensor for Hg2+ or ATP, fluorescent staining for mitochondria in living cells with high photostability, stimuli-responsive luminescent materials, and materials for optical waveguides. In addition, these heterocycle-functionalized luminogens are particularly useful as fluorescent labels for biopolymers such as peptides, antibodies, or nucleic acids, making them useful as AIE-active biocompatible probes for clinical cancer imaging and diagnostics.
US09109152B2	Compositions and methods for controlling the stability of ethersulfate surfactants at elevated temperatures The present invention describes the method of making an ether sulfate surfactant solution hydrolytically stable by adding one or more alkalinity generating agents at levels greater than 0.05%. The surfactant solutions of the present invention have half-lives >8 months at 100° C. and find uses in EOR applications, environmental cleanups, detergent industry, and any other surfactant based high temperature applications.
US09109144B2	Fluid activatable adhesives for glue-free, liner-free, labels for glass and plastic substrates and methods of use thereof Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.
US09109140B2	Mixed organosiloxane networks for tunable surface properties for blanket substrates for indirect printing methods A crosslinked siloxane composition contains the polymerization product of a mixture containing from about 2 to about 12 alkoxysilane precursor materials, where at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is a hydrophilic alkoxysilane precursor material, and at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is a hydrophobic alkoxysilane precursor material. A method of printing an image to a substrate involves applying an inkjet ink to an intermediate transfer member using an inkjet printhead, spreading the ink onto the transfer member, inducing a property change of the ink, and transferring the ink to a substrate, where the intermediate transfer member comprises a crosslinked siloxane composition containing the polymerization product of a mixture comprising from about 2 to about 12 alkoxysilane precursor materials, where at least one of the precursor materials is hydrophilic and at least one is hydrophobic.
US09109139B2	UV curable coating compositions containing aliphatic urethane acrylate resins Described in preferred embodiments are UV curable coating compositions including a unique blend of aliphatic urethane acrylate resins. Also described are coated articles and methods for their production involving the use of the coating compositions.
US09109135B2	Composition for coating of a surface, and a coating A composition for coating of a surface intended to be exposed to a metal melt consists of 8-18 wt-% of a refractory component, 50-75 wt-% of solvent, preferably water, 10-20 wt-% of an inorganic binder, 0-10 wt-%, preferably 2-10 wt-%, of an organic binder, 0.3-7 wt-%, preferably 2-6 wt-%, more preferably, 3-5 wt-% of pyrite; and optionally up to 10 wt-%, preferably up to 5 wt-%, of additional additive or additives. The composition results in a coating on a surface, which coating is able to reduce the dissolved elemental magnesium content in a metal melt to which the surface is exposed.
US09109134B2	Combined warp sizing and fixing agent and new method for fixing sulfur dyestuffs on warp Combined warp sizing and fixing agent and new method for fixing sulfur dyestuffs on warp. The invention relates to a new warp sizing and fixing agent comprising a combination of modified cationic starch and cationic fixing agent. Such new warp sizing and fixing agent is suitable to be used in fully continuous dyeing processes, if desired in combination with additional sizing additives.
US09109131B2	Photochromic phase change ink compositions A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, a photochromic material and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. The novel phase change ink formulation allows the ink to change color when exposed to UV light, reversibly and multiple times, providing an ink suitable for use in security applications.
US09109130B2	Active energy ray-curable inkjet magenta ink composition The present invention provides an active energy ray-curable inkjet magenta ink composition that achieves excellent color reproducibility and is also excellent in storage stability, and an ink set using the composition. The magenta ink composition according to the present invention contains, as two kinds of quinacridone pigments, (A) unsubstituted quinacridone and (B) 2,9-dimethylquinacridone.
US09109129B2	Inkjet ink, inkjet recording method, and inkjet recording apparatus An inkjet ink of the present invention including: water; an organic solvent; a surfactant; and a colorant, wherein the organic solvent comprises the following (1), (2) and (3): (1) at least one polyhydric alcohol having an equilibrium moisture content of 30% by mass or higher at a temperature of 23° C. and humidity of 80% RH; (2) an amide compound expressed by the Structural Formula (I); (3) a compound expressed by the Structural Formula (II); a compound expressed by the Structural Formula (III), or a compound represented by the General Formula (I), or any combination thereof.
US09109127B2	Ink composition, image forming method, and printed article using the same Provided is an ink composition that can form an image in which bleeding caused when the image is recorded by an ink jet method is inhibited and which has excellent toughness and glossiness and shows excellent adhesiveness with respect to various substrates, even when being dried at a low temperature. The ink composition for an ink jet including (a) an alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymer which contains an alkyl(meth)acrylate having 7 to 22 carbon atoms in total and a repeating unit derived from (meth)acrylic acid and has an acid value of 1.3 mmol/g to 2.0 mmol/g in an unneutralized state, and (b) an aqueous medium containing water.
US09109117B2	Process for making composite polymer In the process of forming a wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer composition the step of adding mineral oil to the composition during mixing.
US09109112B2	Polyoxymethylene compositions with branched polymers Polyoxymethylene compositions with polyoxymethylene polymers polymer/polyol additives having a core-link-arm structure. Upon molding, these compositions exhibit stable melt viscosity and simultaneous improvement in notched Izod impact strength and/or decreased relative apparent capillary melt viscosity, and/or increased elongation at break, relative to polyoxymethylene compositions lacking such core-link-arm structure additives.
US09109110B2	Method for the preparation of modified poly(alkylene terephthalate) employing in situ titanium-containing catalyst A process of preparing a modified polyalkylene terephthalate by melt polycondensation comprising reacting an alkylene diol and polyethylene terephthalate, wherein polymerization occurs in the presence of a catalyst complex formed by reaction of tetra(alkyl) titanate and a compound selected from phosphorus-containing compounds, nitrogen-containing compounds, boron-containing compounds, and combinations thereof.
US09109108B1	LVT flooring and underlayment including extruded sheet material with expanded microspheres A hybrid underlayment, includes a thermoplastic making up between 92.0% by volume to 95.5% by volume of the hybrid underlayment. A plurality of expanded microspheres is dispersed through the thermoplastic. The microspheres are expanded to a volume in a range of between 180 square micrometers and 1450 square micrometers. The microspheres makeup between 1.0% by volume to 7.5% by volume of the hybrid underlayment. The hybrid underlayment is extruded into a flat sheet having a thickness of between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm and a density from 7 pcf to 25 pcf.
US09109107B2	Peroxide composition Peroxide compositions include an organic peroxide and a polyalkylene polyol, wherein the organic peroxide is an organic monoperoxycarbonate R—O—CO—O—O-tertiary butyl where R is a C1-C6 alkyl.
US09109102B2	Rubber composition for use in tire side walls and pneumatic tire using the same A rubber composition for use in tire side walls contains from 30 to 40 parts by mass of carbon black having a nitrogen specific surface area of from 20 to 35 m2/g and a DBP oil absorption of from 50 to 95 cm3/100 g per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component constituted by from 30 to 70 mass % of a butadiene rubber having a cis-1,4 bond content of at least 97%, a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4) at 100° C. of at least 45, and a ratio (T−cp)/(ML1+4) of the viscosity [cps] of a 5 mass % toluene solution at 25° C. (T−cp) to the Mooney viscosity of at least 2.0, and from 30 to 70 mass % of another diene-based rubber.
US09109097B2	Method of preparing super absorbent polymer The present invention relates to a method of preparing a super absorbent polymer (SAP). The preparation method for SAP according to the present invention includes: preparing a first polymer by carrying out a thermal polymerization or photo polymerization of a monomer composition comprising a water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer and a polymerization initiator; preparing a second polymer by carrying out a thermal polymerization or photo polymerization of a monomer composition comprising a water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer and a polymerization initiator; drying the first polymer; milling the dried first polymer; and mixing the milled first polymer with the second polymer in the free swelling state using the crosslinking solution to cause a crosslinking reaction of the first and second polymers. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a super absorbent polymer (SAP) having high centrifuge retention capacity and high absorption under pressure.
US09109096B2	Thermally expandable microcapsule and foam-molded article A thermally expandable microcapsule, which shows excellent heat resistance and a high expansion ratio and thereby can be suitably used for molding processes involving high shearing force, such as kneading molding, calender molding, extrusion molding, and injection molding. The thermally expandable microcapsule also provides a foamed product using the thermally expandable microcapsule. The thermally expandable microcapsule contains a shell made of a polymer; and a volatile expansion agent as a core agent encapsulated in the shell, the storage elastic modulus (E′) of the shell at a temperature of 200° C. and a frequency of 10 Hz being 1×105 N/m2 or more, the storage elastic modulus (E′) of the shell at a temperature of 250° C. and a frequency of 10 Hz being 1×105 N/m2 or more, and a maximum displacement amount measured by thermomechanical analysis being 300 μm or more.
US09109092B2	Method for preparing furanic copolyamide derived from biomass using solid-state polymerization Disclosed is a method for preparing a semi-furanic copolyamide containing at least one furanic dicarboxylic acid moiety and at least one aliphatic diamine moiety in the backbone. The method is based on solid-state polymerization. Particularly, the method uses a biomass-derived furanic dicarboxylic acid as a raw material. A semi-furanic copolyamide prepared by the method has molecular weight and color levels that are practically required in industrial applications. In addition, the semi-furanic copolyamide can replace fossil fuels due to its good thermal stability and is suitable for use as an environmentally friendly bioplastic.
US09109091B2	Polymerizable chain-extended polysiloxanes with pendant hydrophilic groups The invention provide a class of chain-extended polysiloxane crosslinkers which comprises (1) at least two polylsiloxane segments, wherein each pair of adjacent polysiloxane segments is linked by one divalent organic radical which includes at least one pendant hydrophilic group (hydroxyl and/or carboxyl groups) or at least one dangling hydrophilic polymer chain and a di-thioether linkage —S-DR-S— in which DR is a divalent organic radical; and (2) two terminal ethylenically unsaturated groups. The present invention is also related to a polymer comprising crosslinking units derived from chain-extended polysiloxane crosslinker of the invention and to ophthalmic lenses comprising such a polymer.
US09109088B2	Porous cross-linked polyimide networks Porous cross-linked polyimide networks are provided. The networks comprise an anhydride end-capped polyamic acid oligomer. The oligomer (i) comprises a repeating unit of a dianhydride and a diamine and terminal anhydride groups, (ii) has an average degree of polymerization of 10 to 50, (iii) has been cross-linked via a cross-linking agent, comprising three or more amine groups, at a balanced stoichiometry of the amine groups to the terminal anhydride groups, and (iv) has been chemically imidized to yield the porous cross-linked polyimide network. Also provided are porous cross-linked polyimide aerogels comprising a cross-linked and imidized anhydride end-capped polyamic acid oligomer, wherein the oligomer comprises a repeating unit of a dianhydride and a diamine, and the aerogel has a density of 0.10 to 0.333 g/cm3 and a Young's modulus of 1.7 to 102 MPa. Also provided are thin films comprising aerogels, and methods of making porous cross-linked polyimide networks.
US09109086B2	Polymers derived from rosin and their methods of preparation Methods of forming polymer material from rosin-derived material are provided, along with the resulting polymers. For example, a plurality of functionalized resin acids having a polymerizable functional group via controlled living polymerization can be polymerized into the polymeric material such that each polymer defines a functional end group and the polymeric material has a polydispersity index of about 1 to about 1.5.
US09109085B2	Semi-aromatic, semi-crystalline copolyamides Semiaromatic, semicrystalline copolyamide molding compositions, comprising A) from 35 to 100% by weight of a copolyamide composed of a1) from 35 to 69% by weight of units which derive from hexamethylenediamine and from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms, a2) from 31 to 65% by weight of units which derive from 3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diaminodicyclohexylmethane and from terephthalic acid, a3) from 0 to 30% by weight of units of a semicrystalline polyamide different from a1) and a2), B) from 0 to 65% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) and B) is 100%.
US09109083B2	Poly (lactic acid) resin composition for preparing transparent and impact-resistant article, article prepared therefrom and preparation process thereof A poly(lactic acid) resin composition, including: (a) a poly(lactic acid) resin; and (b) a modifier which is in the form of nanoparticle aggregate with a particle size of less than 1000 nm and uniformly dispersed in the poly(lactic acid) resin, wherein the nanoparticle aggregate is obtained from the polycondensation of at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide, at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the poly(lactic acid) resin, or a mixture thereof. A process for preparing a transparent and impact-resistant article from the poly(lactic acid) resin composition of the invention, and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.
US09109080B2	Cross-linked organic polymer compositions and methods for controlling cross-linking reaction rate and of modifying same to enhance processability The invention includes a cross-linking composition comprising a cross-linking compound and a cross-linking reaction additive selected from an organic acid and/or an acetate compound, wherein the cross-linking compound has the structure according to formula (IV): wherein the cross-linking reaction additive is capable of reacting with the cross-linking compound to form a reactive oligomer intermediate, which is capable of cross-linking an organic polymer. Also included is an organic polymer composition for use in forming a cross-linked organic polymer, comprising a cross-linking compound of Formula (IV), a cross-linking reaction additive and at least one organic polymer. In one embodiment, the at least one organic polymer has at least one halogen-containing reactive group and is dehalogenated by reacting with an alkali metal compound. Methods for making such compositions as well as articles of manufacture formed from such methods and organic polymer compositions, wherein the compositions and methods control the cross-linking reaction rate of a crosslinking compound for use in cross-linking an organic polymer are also included.
US09109076B2	Self-cleaning coatings The present invention provides two methods for synthesizing novel titania-polyurethane (nTiO2-PU) nanocomposites for self-cleaning coatings, one a polymer functionalization method (“grafting to”) and the other, a monomer functionalization method (“grafting from”). Here, 2,2 bis(hydroxymethyl) propionic acid (HMPA) was used as the coordination agent, which was reacted with n-TiO2 (50:50 anatase/rutile) to form nTiO2-HMPA, then polymerized in the monomer functionalization method. In the polymer functionalization method, HMPA was reacted with a pre-polymer to form the PU, and then subsequently reacted with n-TiO2 to form the polymer nanocomposite. The photocatalytic cleanability of the nanocomposites was investigated when exposed to ultraviolet radiation using additional unreacted HMPA or stearic acid as the model “dirt” compounds. Nanocomposites prepared using both strategies showed similar self-cleaning behavior, although the monomer technique gave less substrate degradation.
US09109074B2	Bonding wood composites with a calcium-modified phenol-formaldehyde resin The present invention relates to an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin prepared by reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a source of calcium ions, to a curable powdered (particulate) resole resin made by spray drying the aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, to a method of preparing a wood composite using the curable, powdered resin, and the related wood composite bonded with the curable, powdered resin.
US09109072B2	Curable composition and uses thereof A curable composition includes (A) silica fine particles surface-modified with at least one silane compound including at least (A1) a polymerizable silane compound of the general formula (1), (B) a (meth)acrylate compound, and (C) a polymerization initiator, SiR1aR2bR3c(OR4)4-a-b-c (1) wherein R1 is a C11-20 hydrocarbon group having an ethylenic unsaturated group, or a substituted C11-20 hydrocarbon group having an ethylenic unsaturated group and having an ether bond and/or an ester bond; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 hydrocarbon group; R3 is a halogen atom; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 hydrocarbon group; a is an integer of 1 to 3; b is an integer of 0 to 2; c is an integer of 0 to 3; the sum of a and b is 1 to 3; the sum of a, b and c is 1 to 4.
US09109068B2	Hybrid copolymer compositions Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.
US09109065B2	Ethylene copolymer, composition including the copolymer, and shaped article and film or sheet formed from the ethylene copolymer or the composition Objects of the invention are to obtain ethylene copolymers which have excellent rubber elasticity even without being crosslinked and maintain sufficient shaping processability even when filled with significantly large amounts of additives, and to provide methods for producing with good productivity films or sheets having flexibility and high stretchability. The invention is directed to an ethylene copolymer (X) including structural units derived from a component [A], a component [B] and a component [C] which are ethylene [A], an α-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms [B] and a polyene and/or a cyclic olefin [C]. In the ethylene copolymer, (1) the content of structural units derived from the ethylene [A] is in the range of 50 to 90 mol % in 100 mol % of all the structural units in the copolymer (X); (2) the content of structural units derived from at least one polyene and/or the cyclic olefin [C] is in the range of 1.0 to 5.0 mol % in 100 mol % of all the structural units in the copolymer (X); and (3) the intrinsic viscosity [η] of the ethylene copolymer (X) as measured at 135° C. in a decalin solution is in the range of 7.8 to 13.0 dl/g. The invention also concerns with a composition including the ethylene copolymer (X), and uses.
US09109063B2	Acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer and preparation method thereof The present invention relates to an acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer and its preparation method, where the acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer is fabricated by a simple preparation method to have uniform minute pores controllable in pore size and thereby applicable to a wide variety of fields.The acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer includes at least one of a defined repeating unit and contains a plurality of pores having a diameter of 2.0 to 10.0 nm in the solid state.
US09109057B2	Methods and materials for hydrocarbon recovery Crosslinked polyolefins for use in recovering or containing hydrocarbons such as hydrocarbons contained in oil, are disclosed. Advantageously, the crosslinked polyolefins absorb the hydrocarbon to form a gel that can be collected and processed by heat to release the collected hydrocarbons.
US09109053B2	Fluoropolymer dispersion and process for producing fluoropolymer dispersion A method for producing a fluoropolymer dispersion where a fine particle containing a fluoropolymer is dispersed in an aqueous dispersion medium, the fluoropolymer having a sulfonic acid group, and the method including a polymerization reaction step of emulsion polymerizing a fluorovinyl ether derivative and a fluorine-containing ethylenic monomer to give a fluoropolymer precursor, a hydrolysis step of hydrolyzing, in an aqueous medium, —SO2X1, where X1 represents a halogen atom, which the fluoropolymer precursor has thereby to give the fluoropolymer, the fluorovinyl ether derivative being represented by the following general formula (II): CF2═CF—O—(CF2CFY1—O)n—(CFY2)m-A1 (II) wherein Y1, n, Y1, m and A1 are as defined herein, the fluoropolymer precursor having a fluorovinyl ether derivative unit content of 5 to 40 mole percent, and the fluoropolymer dispersion being produced without drying the fluoropolymer precursor and the fluoropolymer.
US09109052B2	Method of preparation of an oxidized derivative of hyaluronic acid and a method of modification thereof The invention relates to a new method of preparation of a hyaluronan derivative with an aldehydic group in the position (6) of the polysaccharide glucosamine part. The hyaluronic acid oxidation can be performed by means of TEMPO/NaCIO or TEMPO/TCC systems in a protic environment with or without the presence of anorganic salts. Thus prepared aldehyde can be used for binding amines, diamines, amino acids, peptides and other compounds containing an amino group, e.g. by means of the reductive amination with NaBH3CN in water or in a water-organic solvent system. When a diamine or compounds containing three or more amino groups are used, cross-linked hyaluronan derivatives can be prepared. Cross-linked derivatives can be also prepared by a reaction of the aldehyde with a hyaluronan substituted by an amino-alkyl group HA-alkyl-NH2.
US09109050B2	Process using hydrocyclones The present invention concerns a process for preparing of slurries containing suspended and dissolved particles and a solution as well as a slurry are provided onto a hydrocyclone equipment, disk centrifuge or nozzle centrifuge equipment. The dry matter concentration in the collected slurry is higher than the concentration of the mixture of the slurry and the solution as such. The use of a hydrocyclone stage for this specific purpose is disclosed as well.
US09109049B2	Method for pretreating lignocellulosic biomass The present invention relates to a method for pretreating lignocellulosic biomass containing alkali and/or alkaline earth metal (AAEM). The method comprises providing a lignocellulosic biomass containing AAEM; determining the amount of the AAEM present in the lignocellulosic biomass; identifying, based on said determining, the amount of a mineral acid sufficient to completely convert the AAEM in the lignocellulosic biomass to thermally-stable, catalytically-inert salts; and treating the lignocellulosic biomass with the identified amount of the mineral acid, wherein the treated lignocellulosic biomass contains thermally-stable, catalytically inert AAEM salts.
US09109048B2	Inhibition of tumor growth The present invention provides a cytotoxic 7 to 25 mer peptide with three or more cationic residues which has one or more non-genetic bulky and lipophilic amino acids, as well as esters, amides, salts and cyclic derivatives thereof as well as methods of preparing the peptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments, particularly as antibacterions or antitumoral agents. In a preferred aspect, the invention provides the use of said peptides in a method of inducing adaptive immunity against tumor growth or establishment in a subject, as well as the use of other lytic agents in a method of inducing adaptive immunity in a subject.
US09109046B2	Antidotes for factor Xa inhibitors and methods of using the same The present invention relates antidotes to anticoagulants targeting factor Xa. The antidotes are factor X and factor Xa protein derivatives that bind to the factor Xa inhibitors thereby substantially neutralizing them but do not assemble into the prothrombinase complex. The derivatives describe herein lack or have reduced intrinsic coagulant activity. Disclosed herein are methods of reversing anticoagulation, stopping or preventing bleeding in a patient that is currently undergoing anticoagulant therapy with a factor Xa inhibitor.
US09109041B2	Analog compounds of analgesic peptides derived from the venom of crotalus durissus terrificus snakes, their uses, compositions, methods of preparation and purification The present invention refers to analog compounds of peptides having the amino acid sequences SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4, including analgesic peptides derived from snakes of species such as Crotalus durissus terrificus; their uses in the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of painful conditions or mediated by opioid receptors, their pharmaceutical compositions and their methods of preparation and purification, including their uses in the identification of analgesic compounds.
US09109037B2	Anti-SOD1 antibodies and uses thereof The present invention features anti-SOD1 antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or the amelioration of symptoms associated with ALS.
US09109034B1	Precision medicine by targeting PD-L1 variants for treatment of cancer The invention relates to human targets of interest (TOI), anti-TOI ligands, kits compositions and method.
US09109033B2	Protein belonging to the TNF superfamily involved in signal transduction, nucleic acids encoding same and methods of use thereof A method of modulating immune response in an animal is disclosed. Such a method interacting the immature dendritic cells from the animal with an antigen ex vivo so that the immature dendritic cells present the antigen on their surfaces, inducing maturation of the immature dendritic cells ex vivo, and contacting the mature dendritic cells ex vivo with a modulator comprising TRANCE, conservative variants thereof, fragments thereof, analogs or derivatives thereof, or a fusion protein comprising the amino acid sequence of TRANCE, conservative variants thereof, or fragments thereof. After contacting the modulator ex vivo, the mature dendritic cells are introduced into the animal. As a result, immune response in the animal towards the antigen is modulated relative to the immune response against the antigen in an animal in which dendritic cells did not interact with the antigen ex vivo, and did not contact a modulator ex vivo. Preferably, the method of the present invention results in increasing immune response towards the antigen in the animal.
US09109032B2	Methods of treating hematological proliferative disorders by targeting EphA3 expressed on aberrant vasculature in bone marrow The invention provides diagnostic and therapeutic methods for the treatment of hematological proliferative disorders.
US09109031B2	Ligands that bind TGF-β receptor RII The disclosure provides an anti-TGFbetaRII immunoglobulin single variable domain. The disclosure also provides a polypeptide, ligand or pharmaceutical composition for treating a disease associated with TGFbeta signaling and a disease selected from the group of: tissue fibrosis, such as pulmonary fibrosis, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, liver fibrosis, including cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ocular disorders, or fibrosis of the skin, including keloid of skin, and kidney such as nephritis, kidney fibrosis and nephrosclerosis, and a vascular condition, such as restenosis.
US09109030B1	Epsigam fusion protein Epsi-gam provides a novel fusion protein with the ability to cross-link either of the FcεRI or FcεRII cell surface receptors with an FcγRIIb cell surface receptor in order to block IgE-mediated biological responses.
US09109029B2	Compositions comprising soluble CD84 or anti-CD84 antibodies and methods for diagnosing and treating B-CLL A method of diagnosing B-CLL in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprising determining in a biological sample of the subject a level of CD84 isoform C (SEQ ID NO: 30), wherein an increase in the level of the CD84 isoform C (SEQ ID NO: 30) beyond a predetermined threshold with respect to a level of the CD84 in a biological sample from a healthy individual is indicative of the B-CLL.
US09109025B2	Anti-RSPO2 antibodies The present invention relates to RSPO-binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human RSPO proteins and modulate β-catenin activity. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of RSPO proteins, such as antibodies that specifically bind RSPO1, RSPO2, and/or RSPO3 and inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer.
US09109023B2	Treatment of inflammatory diseases by inhibiting cold-inducible RNA-binding protein (CIRP) Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CIRP inhibitor. A method of treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory condition comprising administering to said subject a CIRP inhibitor is also described herein.
US09109021B2	Pyro-glutamate Aβ targeting agents A method of inhibiting amyloid beta aggregation in a mammal includes administering an amount of a pyro-Glu-(3-40/42)-Aβ targeting agent and/or fragment thereof that specifically binds to an epitope of the N terminus end of a pyro-Glu-(3-40/42)-Aβ effective to inhibit amyloid beta aggregation in the subject.
US09109015B2	Method of isolating biomacromolecules using low pH and divalent cations The present invention is related to a method of isolating a biological macromolecule in a composition. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of isolating a biomacromolecule in a composition containing an impurity, the method comprising (a) lowering the pH of the composition, (b) adding a divalent cation to the composition, and (c) separating the biomacromolecule from the impurity.
US09109014B2	Foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) consensus proteins, coding sequences therefor and vaccines made therefrom Provided herein is a nucleic acid comprising consensus amino acid sequence of foot-and-mouth disease FMDV VP1-4 coat proteins of FMDV subtypes A, Asia 1, C, O, SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3 as well as plasmids and vaccines expressing the sequences. Also provided herein is methods for generating an immune response against one or more FMDV subtypes using the vaccine as described above as well as methods for deciphering between vaccinated mammals with the vaccine and those that are infected with FMDV.
US09109013B2	High titer recombinant influenza viruses with enhanced replication in vero cells The invention provides a composition useful to prepare high titer influenza viruses, e.g., in the absence of helper virus, which includes internal genes from an influenza virus vaccine strain or isolate, e.g., one that is safe in humans, for instance, one that does not result in significant disease, and genes from vaccine seed virus isolates which include a HA gene segment with a HA2 sequence encoding a HA2 that confers enhanced growth in cells in culture, such as Vero cells.
US09109008B2	Tubulysin compounds, methods of making and use Tubulysin compounds of the formula (I) where R1, R2R3a, R3b, R4, R5, W, and n are as defined herein, are anti-mitotic agents that can be used in the treatment of cancer, especially when conjugated to a targeting moiety.
US09109007B2	MHC-I restricted epitopes containing non-natural amino acid residues The invention provides for the synthesis of more effective generators of a T-cell immune response by providing peptide derivatives that are MHC class I-restricted antigens. The peptide derivatives of the present invention are prepared or derived from a parent peptide of 8 to 11 amino acid residues in length, wherein the peptide derivative contains a non-natural amino acid substituted in place of a naturally-occurring amino acid residue at one or more primary anchor positions in the parent peptide or at position 6, position 7, or the C-terminus. The exemplary polypeptides are derived from the survivin, hTERT, CYP1B1 and MART-1 antigens.
US09109005B2	Method for manufacturing of ciclesonide The invention relates to a process for preparing the corticosteroid ciclesonide, used for the treatment of respiratory complaints, in epimerically pure form of formula 1:
US09109004B2	Progesterone receptor antagonists The invention relates to 17-hydroxy-17-pentafluoroethyl-estra-4,9(10)-dien-11-aryl derivatives of formula I with progesterone-antagonizing action and methods of production thereof, use thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and use thereof for producing medicinal products for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular uterine fibroids (myomata, uterine leiomyomata), endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, meningiomata, hormone-dependent breast cancers and menopause-associated complaints or for fertility control and emergency contraception.
US09108999B2	2′, 4′-difluoro-2′-methyl substituted nucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of HCV RNA replication The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I): Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) and/or compositions comprising the compounds of Formula (I) for the treatment of HCV.
US09108995B2	Spirobenzylamine-phosphine, preparation method therefor and use thereof The present invention relates to a spirobenzylamine-phosphine, preparation method therefor and use thereof. The compound has a structure represented by formula (I), wherein n=0 to 3; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 having a value as defined in claim 1. Starting from the substituted 7-trifluoromesyloxy-7′-diarylphosphino-1,1′-spiro-dihydroindene, the compound is synthesized in a two-step or three-step reactions. The new spirobenzylamine-phosphine is complexed with an iridium precursor and is subjected to ion exchange, to give an Iridium/spirobenzylamine-phosphine complex comprising various anions. The spiro benzyl amine-phosphine/Iridium complex according to the present invention may be used for catalyzing asymmetry hydrogenation of a variety of alpha-substituted acrylic acids, has high activity and enantio-selectivity, and has a good prospect of industrialization.
US09108989B2	Inhibitors of fatty acid amide hydrolase The present invention provide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, encompassed by the formulae (I), (II) or (III). The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH mediated disease, disorder or condition by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a provided compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting FAAH in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof.
US09108983B2	Pyrrole compounds, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them Compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, R3, R4, R5 and T are as defined in the description. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating pathologies involving a deficit in apoptosis, such as cancer, auto-immune diseases, and diseases of the immune system.
US09108982B2	Diels-alder reactions catalyzed by lewis acid containing solids: renewable production of bio-plastics The present disclosure is related to silica-based Lewis acid catalysts, being essentially devoid of strong Brønsted acid character, and their ability to effect the [4+2] cycloaddition and dehydrative aromatization of dienes and dienophiles containing oxygenated substituents to form substituted benzene products. In some embodiments, the processes comprise contacting biomass-derived substrates with ethylene to form terephthalic acid and its derivatives.
US09108981B2	Cyclic P1 linkers as factor XIa inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of Formula (Ia): or stereoisomers, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of FXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
US09108978B2	Antimicrobial compounds A new class of biotin protein ligase (BPL) inhibitors that have antibacterial activity against multiple Staphylococcus aureus isolates, including clinically important methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) are disclosed that are non-toxic.
US09108974B2	Process for preparing oxymorphone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine Methods are provided which include converting oripavine to other opiates, including converting oripavine to naltrexone, buprenorphine, 14-hydroxymorphinone and/or converting 14-hydroxymorphinone to oxymorphone. Purification and salt formation are optionally included.
US09108970B2	Fused heteroaromatic pyrrolidinones Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, L1, L2, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, hematological malignancies, epithelial cancers (i.e., carcinomas), and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.
US09108967B2	Process for the preparation of morphine analogs via metal catalyzed N-demethylation/functionalization and intramolecular group transfer The present application is directed to an efficient conversion of C-14 hydroxylated morphine alkaloids to various morphine analogs, such as naltrexone, naloxone and nalbuphone. One feature of this process is an intramolecular functional group transfer from the C-14 hydroxyl to the N-17 nitrogen atom following a palladium-catalyzed N-demethylation.
US09108959B2	Process for the preparation of an orexin receptor antagonist The present invention is directed to processes for preparing a diazepane compound which is an antagonist of orexin receptors, and which is useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is further directed to crystalline forms of this diazepane compound and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
US09108948B2	Cyclopropyl amine derivatives Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R3a, R3b, R4, and R5 are defined in the description, are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
US09108942B1	Compositions and methods for the treatment of moderate to severe pain The invention relates to the compounds of formula I or its pharmaceutical acceptable salts, as well as polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I; and methods for treating or preventing moderate to severe pain, may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of muscle pain, spasticity, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, post-operative pain, muscle spasticity, headache, chronic pain, sub-chronic pain and local pain.
US09108941B2	Griseofulvin analogues for the treatment of cancer by inhibition of centrosomal clustering The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), where the symbols have the meaning given in the specification, for use in a method for treating cancer, to use of these compounds for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer, and to methods of treatment for said diseases employing a compound of formula (I).
US09108938B2	Cyclic amines The present invention is directed to novel cyclic amines which inhibit the P2X7 receptor.
US09108934B2	Neprilysin inhibitors In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula XII: where Ra, Rb, R2, R7, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds described herein are prodrugs of compounds having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds; methods of using these compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds.
US09108932B2	Preparation of haloalkoxyarylhydrazines and intermediates therefrom The invention in this document is related to the field of preparation of haloalkoxyarylhydrazines and certain intermediates derived therefrom, where said intermediates are useful in the preparation of certain pesticides disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,178,658.
US09108929B2	Quinazoline based EGFR inhibitors The present invention relates to quinazoline containing zinc-binding moiety based derivatives of formula I that have enhanced and unexpected properties as inhibitors of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR-TK) and their use in the treatment of EGFR-TK related diseases and disorders such as cancer.
US09108928B2	Crystal of 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide 3/4 hydrate, method for producing the same and crystal of 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrate Provided is a method for producing 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.3/4 hydrate, including: reacting 2-aminomalonamide with a compound represented by the following formula [1] in the presence of a carboxylic acid to obtain 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide: wherein, in formula [1], each R independently represents a C1-3 alkyl group; reacting the resulting 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide with an acidic compound to obtain a 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide acid salt or a hydrate thereof; and reacting the resulting 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide acid salt or hydrate thereof with a salt in the presence of an acidic solvent to obtain the 5-hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.3/4 hydrate.
US09108927B2	Salts of an epidermal growth factor receptor kinase inhibitor The present invention provides a salt form and compositions thereof, which are useful as an inhibitor of EGFR kinases and which exhibits desirable characteristics for the same.
US09108926B2	Disubstituted 5-fluoro-pyrimidines The present invention relates to disubstituted 5-fluoro-pyrimidines of general formula (I) as described and defined herein, and methods for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders, in particular of hyper-proliferative disorders and/or virally induced infectious diseases and/or of cardiovascular diseases. The invention further relates to intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of said compounds of general formula (I).
US09108922B2	Benzamides and related inhibitors of factor Xa Novel benzamide compounds including their pharmaceutically acceptable isomers, salts, hydrates, solvates and prodrug derivatives having activity against mammalian factor Xa are described. Compositions containing such compounds are also described. The compounds and compositions are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating coagulation disorders.
US09108913B2	Catalyst system for the preparation of an ester and processes employing this ester The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an ester in a reactor, wherein at least one of at least two different catalysts is an electron donor and a further catalyst is a sulphur-containing proton donor; a device, a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic composition comprising the ester prepared according to the invention, a process for the production of a shaped article comprising the ester according to the invention or the thermoplastic composition according to the invention, a process for the production of a packed product, a process for the production of an at least partly coated object, and uses of the esters according to the invention as an additive in various compositions.
US09108912B2	Hydroformylation process The present invention relates to a process for producing 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde, characterized in that allyl alcohol dissolved in polar solvents is reacted with CO and H2 in the presence of a catalytic system which is formed from a rhodium complex and a cyclobutane ligand which contains at least two trans-coordinated 3 5-dialkylphenylphosphinomethyl groups, with the exclusion of catalysts which contain an aliphatic, araliphatic or cycloaliphatic phosphine as ligand.
US09108910B2	Industrial methods for producing arylsulfur pentafluorides Industrial methods for producing arylsulfur pentafluorides are disclosed. Methods include reacting arylsulfur halotetrafluoride with hydrogen fluoride in the absence or presence of one or more additives selected from a group of fluoride salts, non-fluoride salts, and unsaturated organic compounds to form arylsulfur pentafluorides.
US09108909B1	Cereal-based charcoal binder The cereal-based charcoal binder utilizes unrefined non-corn whole grains to replace the conventional cornstarch binder in solid charcoal fuels. The whole grain material is ground up, mixed with water, gelatinized, and then mixed with at least one dry ingredient to produce the solid charcoal fuel product.
US09108904B2	Process for converting a hydrocarbon to an oxygenate or a nitrile This invention relates to a process for converting a hydrocarbon reactant to a product comprising an oxygenate or a nitrile, the process comprising: (A) flowing a reactant composition comprising the hydrocarbon reactant, and oxygen or a source of oxygen, and optionally ammonia, through a microchannel reactor in contact with a catalyst to convert the hydrocarbon reactant to the product, the hydrocarbon reactant undergoing an exothermic reaction in the microchannel reactor; (B) transferring heat from the microchannel reactor to a heat exchanger during step (A); and (C) quenching the product from step (A).
US09108903B2	Amides as modulators of sodium channels The invention relates to amide compounds of formula I and I′ or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful as inhibitors of sodium channels: The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders, including pain.
US09108895B2	Promoted ruthenium catalyst for the improved hydrogenation of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols The invention relates to ruthenium-rhenium-tin and ruthenium-rhenium catalysts effective for the reduction of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols and processes for the reduction of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols using the ruthenium-rhenium-tin and ruthenium-rhenium catalysts.
US09108893B2	Process for producing cyclohexylbenzene In a process for producing cyclohexylbenzene, hydrogen, and benzene are contacted in a first reaction zone under conditions effective to produce a product effluent containing residual benzene in the vapor phase and cyclohexylbenzene in the liquid phase. The product effluent is separated into a first stream that is rich in residual benzene in the vapor phase as compared to the product effluent and a second stream that is rich in cyclohexylbenzene in the liquid phase as compared to the product effluent. At least a portion of the first stream is cooled to condense at least a portion of the residual benzene in the vapor phase to the liquid phase and produce a condensate stream. At least a portion of the condensate stream is recycled to the first reaction zone.
US09108891B1	Ethylene separation with pressure swing adsorption A process for component separation in a polymer production system comprising: (a) separating a polymerization product into a gas stream and a polymer stream; (b) processing the gas stream in distillation columns to yield a light hydrocarbon stream (LHS) comprising ethylene and ethane; (c) contacting LHS with a purged hydrocarbon adsorber to yield a loaded hydrocarbon adsorber and a non-adsorbed gas stream, wherein ethane is adsorbed by the purged hydrocarbon adsorber at a first pressure to yield adsorbed ethane, and wherein the non-adsorbed gas stream comprises recovered ethylene; (d) contacting the loaded hydrocarbon adsorber with a sweeping gas stream at a second pressure to yield an unloaded hydrocarbon adsorber and a recovered adsorbed gas stream comprising the sweeping gas stream and desorbed ethane; and (e) contacting the unloaded hydrocarbon adsorber with the sweeping gas stream at the first pressure to yield the purged hydrocarbon adsorber and a spent sweeping gas.
US09108888B2	Method for producing nanocrystalline diamond coatings on gemstones and other substrates A method to apply nano-crystalline diamond onto a selected substrate, including preparing Nanodiamond slurry of nanodiamond particles dispersed in a medium. The medium may include a liquid or a sol-gel. The selected substrate is immersed in the Nanodiamond slurry for a predetermined period of time. Then the substrate is removed from the slurry. The substrate is then dried with a flow of inert gas. The substrate is left coated with a coating of the nanodiamond particles that are highly adherently held by van der Waals forces.
US09108885B2	Alumina-based ceramic materials and process for the production thereof The present invention provides a process for producing a ceramic material, which comprises: (a) forming a green compact by compacting a powder comprising alumina and carbon, wherein the powder is substantially free of silicon carbide and wherein the amount of carbon present in the powder does not exceed 0.1% by weight of the powder; and (b) sintering the green compact under non-oxidising conditions to form a ceramic material comprising alumina and carbon, wherein the green compact is sintered at a temperature of less than 1550° C. Ceramic materials obtainable by said process are also provided.
US09108881B2	Glass substrate coated with a high-index layer under an electrode coating, and organic light-emitting device comprising such a substrate A glass substrate including a first face and a second face opposing the first face, the substrate including, above the second face, an electrode layer which includes at least one electrically conducting layer, wherein the substrate includes, between the second face and the electrode layer, at least one layer of vitreous material having an index in the range from 1.7 to 2.4 and including from 40% to 60% by weight of bismuth oxide Bi2O3 and from 5% to 30% by weight of ZnO.
US09108877B2	Glass base material elongation method Provided is a glass base material elongation method for elongating a glass base material with a large diameter to manufacture a glass rod with a smaller diameter, the method comprising, when elongating a glass base material that has a transparent glass tapered portion at one end of a trunk portion and a glass tapered portion including a non-transparent glass portion at the other end of the trunk portion, prior to the elongation, fusing a hanging dummy to an end of the transparent glass tapered portion, setting the hanging dummy in communication with a feeding mechanism, inserting the glass base material into a heating furnace beginning with the other end, and performing elongation.
US09108871B2	Selective hydrogen adding equipment for living organism applicable fluid A selective hydrogen adding equipment for living organism applicable fluid, comprising a hydrogen generating system and a hydrogen bubble forming implement, the hydrogen bubble forming implement having a gas/liquid separating section including an open-close type valve, wherein the hydrogen bubble forming implement is disposed in a closed container storing living organism applicable fluid and the hydrogen gas is supplied into the closed container storing living organism applicable fluid via the gas/liquid separating section thereby to provide living organism applicable hydrogen-contained fluid, and wherein the open-close type valve is opened by a gas pressure of hydrogen gas generated in an internal of the hydrogen bubble forming implement owing to a reaction between the hydrogen generating system and the generating-purpose water thereby to exhaust hydrogen gas into the closed container as an external of the hydrogen bubble forming implement while the open-close type valve is closed after the exhaust.
US09108870B2	Methods for the remediation of algal blooms In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.
US09108865B2	Method for treating boron-containing water There is provided an efficient treatment method for boron-containing water capable of reducing an amount of use of medical agent and an amount of generation of sludge. A treatment method for boron-containing water of an embodiment includes a first process of concentrating boron-containing water to obtain boron-concentrated liquid. Further, the method includes a second process of making the boron-concentrated liquid to be brought into contact with a layered inorganic hydroxide, and making the layered inorganic hydroxide adsorb boron in the boron-concentrated liquid to remove boron.
US09108861B2	Tin(II) oxide powder for replenishing tin component of tin-alloy plating solution and method for manufacturing said powder An object and a problem of the present invention is to provide tin(II) oxide powder which has extremely high solubility in an acid or an acidic plating solution and excellent in storage stability in the air. The tin(II) oxide powder of the present invention is for replenishing a tin component of a tin-alloy plating solution, and comprises 100 to 5000 ppm of an antioxidant being contained in the powder with a mass ratio, and has such a dissolution rate that when 0.1 g of the tin(II) oxide powder is added to 100 ml of 100 g/L aqueous alkylsulfonic acid solution at a temperature of 25° C. and stirred, then the powder dissolves therein within 180 seconds.
US09108859B2	Engineered process of manufacturing calcium aluminate carbonates for medium-high temperature CO2 capture An engineered process of manufacturing a carbon capturing agent calcium aluminum carbonate Ca—Al—CO3 includes steps of mixing, solid-liquid separation, drying and extrusion, crushing and conveying, and calcined molding. The acid bath of Ca+2 and Al+3 is mixed with the alkaline bath of Na2CO3 and NaOH while stirring to form slurry which are then subject to solid-liquid separation to obtain a filtrated cake. The filtrated cake is place into a drying and extrusion device to obtain granular material. The granular material is placed in a conveying and crushing equipment to obtain a powder material. The powder material is calcined at furnace for forming a Ca—Al—CO3, which is nano-layered composite with high porosity. Thereby, the preparation of a solid sorbent can be scale up under systematically controlled with yield of at least batches of kilograms used in medium-high temperature (400˜800° C.) CO2 capture.
US09108856B2	Method for preparing CHA-type molecular sieves using colloidal aluminosilicate and novel structure directing agents The present invention is directed to a process for preparing CHA-type molecular sieves using a colloidal aluminosilicate in the presence of a cationic structure directing agent selected from the group consisting of N-cyclohexyl-N-methylpyrrolidinium, N-methyl-N-(3-methylcyclohexyl)pyrrolidinium, N-ethyl-N-(3-methylcyclohexyl)pyrrolidinium, and mixtures thereof.
US09108852B1	Amorphous activated carbon materials and methods for producing the same A method for producing an amorphous activated carbon material includes heating a carbon precursor to a temperature effective to form a partially-dense amorphous carbon, and activating the partially-dense amorphous carbon to produce an amorphous activated carbon. To facilitate efficient activation of the amorphous carbon, the carbonization is controlled to produce an amorphous carbon material that, prior to activation, has a density of from 85% to 99% of a maximum density for the amorphous carbon.
US09108848B2	Methods of manufacturing and transferring larger-sized graphene Example embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing and transferring a larger-sized graphene layer. A method of transferring a larger-sized graphene layer may include forming a graphene layer, a protection layer, and an adhesive layer on a substrate and removing the substrate. The graphene layer may be disposed on a transferring substrate by sliding the graphene layer onto the transferring substrate.
US09108842B2	Reducing microelectromechanical systems stiction by formation of a silicon carbide layer A mechanism is provided for reducing stiction in a MEMS device by forming a near-uniform silicon carbide layer on silicon surfaces using carbon from TEOS-based silicon oxide sacrificial films used during fabrication. By using the TEOS as a source of carbon to form an antistiction coating, all silicon surfaces can be coated, including those that are difficult to coat using standard self-assembled monolayer (SAM) processes (e.g., locations beneath the proof mass). Controlled processing parameters, such as temperature, length of time for annealing, and the like, provide for a near-uniform silicon carbide coating not provided by previous processes.
US09108841B1	Microelectronic packages having stacked accelerometer and magnetometer die and methods for the production thereof Methods for fabricating multi-sensor microelectronic packages and multi-sensor microelectronic packages are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning a magnetometer wafer comprised of an array of non-singulated magnetometer die over an accelerometer wafer comprised of an array of non-singulated accelerometer die. The magnetometer wafer is bonded to the accelerometer wafer to produce a bonded wafer stack. The bonded wafer stack is then singulated to yield a plurality of multi-sensor microelectronic packages each including a singulated magnetometer die bonded to a singulated accelerometer die.
US09108840B2	MEMS microphone and method for packaging the same The present invention relates to a MEMS microphone and a method of manufacturing the same, the MEMS microphone comprising: a monolithic silicon chip incorporating an acoustic sensing element and one or more conditioning CMOS integrated circuits; a silicon-based carrier chip having an acoustic cavity; a substrate for surface mounting the assembly of the monolithic chip and the silicon-based carrier chip thereon; a conductive cover attached and electrically connected to the substrate to accommodates the assembly of the monolithic chip and the silicon-based carrier chip; and an acoustic port formed on either the conductive cover or the substrate for an external acoustic wave to reach the acoustic sensing element, wherein the monolithic silicon chip, the silicon-based carrier chip and the acoustic port are configured in such a way that the diaphragm of the acoustic sensing element can be vibrated by the external sound wave from one side thereof.
US09108839B2	Nonwovens, tufted nonwovens, and articles containing the same A nonwoven is described comprising thermoplastic fibers with a fusion temperature Tm(th), bonding fibers 1 with a fusion temperature Tm(1), and bonding fibers 2 with a fusion temperature Tm(2), whereby for Tm(th), Tm(1), and Tm(2) the condition Tm(th)>Tm(1)>Tm(2) applies, and whereby the nonwoven contains the bonding fibers in the form of a solidified melt. Furthermore, a tufted nonwoven of the aforementioned type is described that contains tuft fibers. Finally, articles are described that contain the nonwoven or the tufted nonwoven.
US09108838B2	Composite pad for saddle panel A composite pad for a saddle panel includes a first panel having a first firmness property and a second panel having a second firmness property that is different from the first panel firmness property. The first and second panels are configured whereby the first panel substantially nests in a cavity defined in the second panel. The second panel firmness is typically less than the first panel firmness, whereby in use the assembled composite pad the softer second panel will contact the back of an animal wearing the saddle. Saddle panels and saddles incorporating the composite pad of the disclosure are described.
US09108836B2	Method and filling element for the pressure-filling of containers with a liquid filling material A method for filling containers with a filling material under pressure using a filling system comprising a filling element, which has a liquid channel having a liquid valve in a filling element housing, wherein the liquid channel is connected to a liquid chamber of a filling material vessel, which is partially filled with filling material and under pre-stress or filling pressure, upstream of the liquid valve in the flow direction of the filling material and forms at least one discharge opening downstream of the liquid valve in the flow direction of the filling material, at which discharge opening the particular container is arranged with a container opening in a sealed position at least during the filling process, and wherein a probe is arranged in a return gas pipe.
US09108835B2	Beverage filling method and apparatus Only a bottle properly preliminarily heated is sterilized by hydrogen peroxide. Temperature inspection to the bottle is performed while travelling the bottle. During the inspection, a bottle of which temperature does not reach a predetermined temperature is removed and a bottle of which temperature reaches the predetermined temperature is continuously travelled, hydrogen peroxide condensed mist α is blown toward a mouth portion 1a of the bottle by a spray tube 59 disposed at a predetermined position, and hot air is blown into the bottle from the nozzle while the nozzle 64 following the mouth portion of the bottle. According to such operation, only the bottle properly heated can be sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide, Thereafter, beverage fills the bottle, which is then sealed.
US09108833B2	Apparatus for screwing a ring nut of a trigger pump on a container A method for screwing a ring nut of a trigger-shaped (5) pump or trigger (1) on a vessel (6), the pump or trigger being provided with a threaded fixing ring nut (2) by a gripping lever assembly (11). The method includes the steps of: screwing the ring nut on the threaded mouth of the vessel by screwing it to the body until the screwing torque does not reach a preset value; performing a first detachment of elements for tightening the ring nut; rotating the tightening elements (11), by an associated motor, relocating them in their starting configuration, by clearing the trigger by the presence of the levers (11) themselves; lastly, performing a further opening of the tightening elements from the ring nut (2); the driving being necessary for completely opening the gripper and clearing the trigger.
US09108831B2	Order picker An order picker for preparing orders that includes a motor-driven mobile chassis, a platform, an elevator for elevating the platform relative to the chassis, a load support tray for supporting loads, and a safety guardrail around the periphery of the platform. The tray is secured to a movable portion of the guardrail that moves in translation along a longitudinal axis of the order picker between a first position, in which the movable portion extends to a first greater distance from a front edge of a deck of the platform, and a second position, at a second lesser distance from the front edge and wherein the tray is movable between a first position extending horizontally above the deck when the moving portion is in the first position thereof and a second position, in which the tray is folded into a substantially vertical position when the moving portion is in the second position thereof.
US09108830B2	Secure connection load-rest for a ground-engaging vehicle jack The present invention is directed to a load-rest that provides a secure and stable connection between a ground-engaging jack and a vehicle, the load-rest includes a frame bracket fixed to the vehicle and a clamp assembly fixed to the ground-engaging jack. The clamp assembly comprises a first clamp jaw opposite a second clamp jaw that is biased toward a closed position so that both clamp jaws clasp the frame bracket when inserted into an aperture provided therein. The clamp assembly also includes a tenon that extends in an upward direction to connect with a mortise in the frame bracket and provide a mortise and tenon joint therebetween, whereby the biased clamp jaws, in combination with the mortise and tenon joint, provides a secure and stable connection to the vehicle when a load is applied to the ground-engaging jack.
US09108829B2	Casing section lift and transport system A machine casing section lift system includes a first attachment member configured to attach to a machine casing section, the first attachment member including a first jacking mechanism connection portion. The system also includes a second attachment member configured to attach to a lower casing section that, in operation, is positioned below the machine casing section, the second attachment member including a second jacking mechanism connection portion. The system also includes a jacking mechanism to raise the machine casing section and having a collar configured to couple with the first jacking mechanism connection portion and a base configured to rest in the second jacking mechanism connection portion.
US09108822B2	Card elevating/lowering device, card carrying-out/carrying-in device and card issuing/collecting apparatus Provided is a card raising/lowering device capable of appropriately raising and lowering cards by a simple configuration. In concrete, a card raising/lowering device (6) is provided with a card housing section (3) in which cards (2) are housed in a stacked state, and a raising/lowering mechanism (11) for raising and lowering the cards (2) housed in the card housing section (3). The raising/lowering mechanism (11) is provided with a mounting table (12) on which the cards (2) housed in the card housing section (3) are mounted, and a biasing member (13) for biasing the mounting table (12) upward. The spring constant of the biasing member (13) is approximately equal to the weight per unit thickness of the card (2). A power transmission mechanism is provided with a torque limiter for intermitting power transmission from a motor to a counter roller according to the magnitude of power transmitted from the motor to the counter roller when a carrying roller is rotated in the direction in which the card (2) is carried out, and a one-way clutch for cutting off the power transmission from the motor to the counter roller when the carrying roller is rotated in the direction in which the card is carried in.
US09108820B2	Sheet folding apparatus and image forming apparatus A sheet folding apparatus is disclosed, including a conveying roller pair; first and second folding roller pairs; first and second sheet detecting units; first and second sheet guiding members, a sheet conveyed from the conveying roller pair is guided to the first or second folding roller pair, a sheet edge is detected by the first or second sheet detecting unit, a sheet conveying direction and a sheet conveying distance are controlled based on the detected result, timings of an operation of the first or second sheet guiding member and conveying of the sheet by the first and second folding roller pair are aligned, and the sheet is folded while being placed by the first or second folding roller pair therebetween.
US09108814B2	Sheet take-out apparatus with multiple separation units A sheet take-out apparatus includes a first separation unit, a second separation unit, a drawing roller for drawing sheets from a nip of the second separation unit, and a pinch roller rotating in contact with it. Overlapping sheets which pass the first and second separation units and are not separated are detected to be overlapped in a state that they are clamped by the nip of the drawing roller and pinch roller. When overlapping is detected, in a state that the rear ends of the overlapping sheets in the conveying direction are restricted by the nip, the drawing roller and pinch roller are stopped and the overlapping sheets are re-separated.
US09108808B2	Lock hopper The present invention relates toA lock hopper (11) provided with air-tight hoppers (A3, B3) arranged side by side with entrance valves (A1, B1) arranged above the air-tight hoppers (A3, B3) and exit valves (A4, B4) arranged below the air-tight hoppers (A3, B3).The lock hopper (11) performs control which alternately repeats the following states: a state in which granular substances in an upper system are placed in one of the hoppers and gas is supplied into the other hopper to discharge granular substances from the inside of the other hopper to a lower system and a state in which the granular substances in the upper system are placed in the other hopper and gas is supplied to said hopper to discharge granular substances from the inside of said hopper to the lower system.Also provided is a method of transferring granular substances in an upper system to a lower system by using above-described lock hopper, wherein gas having a volume corresponding to the volume of at least the granular substances to be discharged to the lower system is supplied to a hopper in a state in which the granular substances are being discharged from the hopper to the lower system.
US09108804B2	Screw conveyor intermediate support An intermediate support for a screw conveyor, which has a first shaft rotating about an axis of rotation and defined by a number of segments; and a casing. The intermediate support has a movable assembly, which is coaxial with and rotates about the axis of rotation, is integral with the first shaft, and has a second shaft for connecting two segments, and a bushing fitted onto the second shaft; and a fixed assembly, which is coaxial with the axis of rotation, and has a supporting body fitted to the bushing and connected rigidly to the casing, and a number of annular shields coaxial with the axis of rotation and interposed between the supporting body and the bushing.
US09108802B2	Conveying device with a planar conveying element A conveying device with a revolving, extensively extended conveying member with an upper run section and with a lower run section, wherein the conveying member is deflected in two head-end regions that lie opposite one another. The conveying device includes a drive device arranged in a head-end region and having an electric drive motor and a drive shaft coupled thereto. The drive shaft has at least one drive member for driving the conveying member at least partly wrapping the drive member. The drive motor includes a motor shaft that is connected to drive shafts arranged on both sides of the motor, wherein the motor shaft and the drive shafts are arranged coaxially. The drive device is arranged within the conveying device between side limitation devices and between the upper and lower run sections and, in the conveying direction, is arranged between the two head-ends of the conveying member.
US09108800B2	Conveyor belt system and conveyor belt A conveyor belt system includes a conveyor belt extending in a longitudinal direction and a plurality of support roller stations disposed at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction and on which the conveyor belt is supported by support rollers. The conveyor belt is formed from a flexible base material and a plurality of unconnected traction devices which determine the tensile strength or rigidity of the conveyor belt and which extend in the longitudinal direction. As seen in the cross-section of the conveyor belt and with respect to a desired position on a central belt section supported on a support roller of the support roller station, the tensile strength or rigidity relative to the belt width is less than on laterally adjoining belt sections which are not supported in the desired position by a support roller. A conveyor belt is also provided.
US09108799B2	Conveyor chain The purpose of the present invention is to provide a conveyor chain conveying a conveyance object such as a bucket while the conveyance object is mounted thereon, wherein the conveyance object can be conveyed to a predetermined position while both the conveyance object and the receiving member are not damaged by “biting” or “hooking” at upstream or downstream end in a conveying direction. An upstream tapered surface and a downstream tapered surface, which reduce the thickness of the receiving member gradually along the extended direction, are formed respectively at sides in the extended direction of a mounting surface of the receiving member. A locus of the mounting surface in a case in which the conveyor chain is meshed with and wound onto a sprocket is within a circle which is coaxial to the sprocket and whose tangent is a straight locus of the mounting surface in a case of conveying a bucket (conveyance object).
US09108798B2	Transport roller and transport device for a horizontal continuous substrate treatment apparatus A conveying roller for a horizontal continuous substrate treatment plant, has a roller body with two ends and two end caps having a receiving opening. Each end of the roller body is arranged in a receiving opening of an end cap. The end cap has two end cap parts which can be releasably connected to one another and which jointly form the receiving opening. The receiving opening is larger than the outside diameter of the end of the roller body. At least two elastic rings which center the roller body in the receiving opening are arranged on the end of the roller body.
US09108796B2	Waste storage device A waste storage device includes a waste storage cassette receiving chamber for receiving a cassette rotatable within the chamber and containing tubing for enveloping waste. The chamber includes a rotatable portion (602) mounted on a fixed portion (604) of the device, the rotatable portion (602) being rotatable with the cassette. The device further comprises a deformable portion (601) mounted on the fixed portion (604) and moveable between an undeformed position to prevent rotation of the cassette and a deformed position to allow rotation of the cassette.
US09108792B2	Compressed gas aerosol composition in steel can with stable fragrance and color properties An aqueous compressed gas aerosol formulation in combination with a lined steel can, which may also optionally be tin plated, to provide corrosion stability, fragrance stability and color stability. An aerosol formulation of particular advantage for use is an air and/or fabric treatment formulation. The combination provides a compatibility which allows for the ability to use a broader fragrance pallet for the air and/or fabric treatment formulation which is aqueous based in major proportion. The formulation includes, in addition to an aqueous carrier, a fragrance, nonionic surfactant(s) or a blend of nonionic surfactant(s) and cationic surfactant(s), a compressed gas propellant(s), pH adjuster(s), and corrosion inhibitor(s). The formulation has a pH of about 8 to less than 10. The corrosion inhibitor(s) is(are) mild in strength and used in a minor amount.
US09108791B2	Memorabilia storage device A memorabilia storage device for storing a plurality of items. The storage device may include a housing that has at least one sidewall that generally defines a cavity and a lid. The storage device may also include an sleeve that is configured for placement within the cavity. The sleeve is configured to receive a plurality of content holders. The plurality of content holders may have a variety of different shapes, sizes, and configurations so as to be capable of storing a variety of different types of memorabilia. Additionally, various different combinations of the different sized content holders may be stored in the storage device.
US09108787B2	Process for manufacturing absorbent products having customized graphics The present disclosure involves absorbent articles having customized graphics disposed inside packages labeled as containing customized articles. During the manufacturing process, customized absorbent articles are constructed with article identity graphics, and the packages to contain the customized articles are labeled with package identity graphics. A controller uses article and package identity graphics to track the manufacture of the customized articles and synchronize placement of the customized articles in the appropriately labeled packages. The methods disclosed herein provides for the manufacture of customized absorbent articles in series with the manufacture of absorbent articles having non-custom graphics. The substrates and/or components having the custom graphics in the manufacturing process are detected by a sensor that provides a feedback signal to a controller. The controller, in turn, commands a packing system to place the customized absorbent articles in packages; label the packages with a package identity graphic; and thereby create customized absorbent products.
US09108783B2	Extraction bag and packaging material sheet An extraction bag is disclosed that has a body that can be squeezed using hanging threads. A portion of a sheet body is folded back, and point seals are provided in the folded-back area. Two hanging threads are attached with the point seals as supporting points. Then, when the hanging threads are pulled in opposite directions, the direction of the one hanging thread is guided during pulling by the point seals and the end of an edge seal as supporting points, and the direction of the other hanging thread of a tag-attached hanging thread is guided during pulling by the point seals and the end of an edge seal as supporting points. By this means, the point seals are first pulled towards one another and then the base seals of the threads are also pulled towards one another, thereby squeezing the bag body from three dimensional directions.
US09108781B2	Carton with internally attached literature with features enabling high speed carton filling A product container formed from a continuous blank that permits the inclusion of literature from the product manufacturer or packager. The container contains structures that prevent the included literature from interfering with high-speed, automated filling of products into the container.
US09108778B2	Cover structure for an airtight container An airtight container includes a cover, a container and two airtight members. The cover is assembled with the container. The cover has an exhaust part and a releasing part defined therein. The two airtight members are mounted in the exhaust part and the releasing part of the cover respectively. Each airtight member having an inlet and an air gap defined at two ends thereof respectively. The air gap communicates with the inlet. The inlet of one airtight member opened toward an inside of the container and the air gap opened toward an outside of the container, the inlet of another airtight member opened toward the outside of the container and the air gap opened toward the inside of the container. Therefore, the container could be sealed or unsealed by pressing the cover to the container or detaching the cover from the container.
US09108769B2	Articles dispenser A dispenser includes a housing; and an adapter within the housing and configured to be removably coupled to a container, the adapter having a base having a substantially planar surface and an arm extending from the surface; a collar on the arm and movable with respect to the arm; and a sleeve on the arm and contacting the collar, wherein the adapter can be moved between an insertion orientation in which the sleeve has a first outer diameter and a coupling orientation in which the sleeve has a second outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter.
US09108767B2	Device for the individual transport of fruit A device for the individual transport of fruit, comprising a single integral part, which comprises a central base (13) which is the starting point for a series of concentric sections (4) all of which are arranged in a single circumferential direction, and end in short end portions (6-6′) which connect to two handle structures (7) which comprise a hooking device in order to stabilize the position for use of the integral part in which is defined a shell space which houses the fruit, such as a watermelon (1), the surface of which closely matches the various elements of the integral part. Thus, in the operative position for use, the device according to the invention has a basket-type structure which closely matches the outer surface of the fruit.
US09108766B2	Storage container systems Storage container systems include a plurality of containers and a plurality of lids for sealing the containers. The container systems have a plurality of differently sized containers that are configured in modular sizes such that the containers can be stacked together in compact arrangements. The lids can easily be positioned on the containers to create a tight seals to the containers. When the containers are not sealed with the lids, the containers may be nested together, and the lids may be nested together. When nested together, the containers and lids take up a minimal amount of space.
US09108764B2	System of compactable package usable an assembly block, and a mounted assembly A package system is provided for compactable package that can be reused as an assembly block, which system has a compressible package (10) and two structural pieces (12, 13) for compacting and housing the package. Each of the structural pieces comprise: mutual engagement elements couplable to; an inner cavity for housing the package; external engagement elements arranged on its outer surface, engageable with at least one external piece provided with compatible engagement elements, wherein at least one of the structural pieces (12, 13) has a retention element arranged in the inner cavity for retaining the package inside said two structural pieces, and when the package is in the compressed state the structural pieces (12, 13) are engaged and locked with each other by the mutual engagement elements, forming an assembly block (14) for reusing the packages (1) and avoiding disposal and accumulation of garbage.
US09108763B2	System and method for applying aroma releasing material to product packaging A system for creating a microencapsulate coating composition and the method of adding the scented microencapsulate coating to product packaging. The microencapsulate coating contains scented compounds that are encapsulated to create encapsulated particles. The encapsulant can be either water soluble or hydrophobic depending upon the intended application. The encapsulated particles are mixed with a binding agent, to create a scented microencapsulate coating. The scented microencapsulate coating is applied to packaging in areas that will be touched as the packaging is manipulated. The physical contact ruptures the microencapsulate coating and releases the scented compounds contained therein.
US09108762B1	Recyclable pallet The recyclable pallet contains an upper board(1), caps(4), support tubes(2), stands(3), and bolts(5). The upper board(1) has a number of through upper board holes(11), each surrounded by a number of slots(12). Each cap(4) has a through cap hole(41) and a number of protrusions(42) extended downward from the cap(4)'s circumference. Each protrusion(42) corresponds to and is plugged downward into a slot(12). Each support tube(2) has a through axial channel(21) and positioned beneath the upper board(1). Each stand(3) has a platform(31) on an upper side plugged into a lower end of a support tube(2). An axial pin(32) is extended upward from an upper side of the platform(31). An upper end of each axial pin(32) has an axial bolt hole(321). Each bolt(5) is threaded downward through a cap hole(41), an upper board hole(11), and then screwed into the bolt hole(321) of a pin(32) of a stand(3).
US09108761B2	Carton with reclosable fitment A carton includes a chamfered corner, and a dispenser defined in the chamfered corner. A fitment may be mounted to the chamfered corner of the carton, for use in dispensing contents from the interior of the carton by way of the dispenser. The fitment may comprise a base with a rearward receptacle that is in receipt of the chamfered corner of the carton. A passageway extends through the base, from the receptacle to a front opening of the passageway, and the contents from the interior of the carton may be dispensed outwardly through the front opening of the fitment. The fitment may include one or more inwardly protruding mounting members that may engage behind one or more edges of the carton for restricting the fitment from being pulled off of the chamfered corner of the carton.
US09108760B2	Retail sealed folding box with handle A hanging display box with a carrying handle is made from a folding cardboard sheet. The cardboard sheet includes a display panel with a window, a substantially transparent plastic material covering the window and having flaps extending substantially beyond the display panel. A top wall attached to the display panel is connected to a hanger panel with an opening, and a bottom wall attached to the display panel is connected to a rear panel also having an opening, so that when the rear panel is folded adjacent the hanger panel, the openings align to form the carrying handle. Side walls attached to the display panel releasably fix the plastic material against the window such that, when the box is opened, the plastic material and cardboard are easily separated and recycled.
US09108757B2	Container with pour spout A container includes a body including a base and a sidewall extending from the base, and a neck finish extending from the body and including a pour spout. The neck finish may include a lower portion adjacent to the body with a cylindrical outer surface and at least one closure engagement feature, and a non-cylindrical portion remote from the body with laterally opposed indents forming the pour spout. The container also may include at least one thickened wall portion extending radially inwardly to form an internal trough to direct flow of product toward the pour spout. The sidewall may include a spout indicator circumferentially corresponding to the pour spout.
US09108755B2	Package, container, assembly, and method for containing a food product A package includes a support member and a second support member coupled to a base member. The support members may be configurable between a heating position and a storage position. When in the heating position a recess is positioned below the support members. The package may be part of an assembly further including a flexible container. The flexible container may include a first portion with a food product and a second portion configured to receive liquid byproducts given off by the food product. The second portion of the flexible container may be received in the recess when the assembly is in the heating position.
US09108753B2	Bladder clamp and related methods and apparatus for wrapping loads A clamp assembly may include a first jaw member which may have a selectively inflatable bladder. In addition, the clamp assembly may further include a second jaw member which may have a belt. The first jaw member and the second jaw member may be configured to clamp material between the selectively inflatable bladder and the belt.
US09108752B2	Envelope-stuffing machine for stuffing piles of articles in sheet form A stuffing machine (1) for stuffing piles (2) of sheet articles, comprising: a first conveyor (11) for moving piles (2) of sheet articles in a first advancement direction (A1); a second conveyor (12) arranged downstream of the first conveyor (11) with respect to the first advancement direction (A1), which second conveyor (12) is angularly arranged with respect to the first conveyor (11); a third conveyor (13) arranged downstream of the first conveyor (11) with respect to the first advancement direction (A1), which third conveyor (13) is aligned with the first conveyor (11), is extensible in a second advancement direction (A2) opposite the first advancement direction (A1), such as to assume an operating configuration (O) in which it passes over the second conveyor (12) and defines, with the first conveyor (11), a first conveying pathway (P1) and is retractable in a same direction as the first advancing direction (A1) in order to assume an inactive configuration (I) which enables the first conveyor (11) and the second conveyor (12) to define a second conveying pathway (P2); a first stuffing unit (3) positionable along the first conveying pathway (P1) for stuffing the piles (2) of sheet articles; a second stuffing unit (4) positionable along the second conveying pathway (P2) for stuffing the piles (2) of sheet articles.
US09108750B2	Modular device for multi-axial insulation against vibration and impacts, based on elastomer The invention related to a device comprising at least three insulation modules distributed around vibration equipment. Each module comprises at least two rigid parts, at least one of said parts being an outer part fixed to the carrier structure and at least one of said parts being an inner part fixed to the equipment or the stand (3) thereof. At least one elastomer insulating plug connects an inner part and an outer part and at least one of said parts carries two longitudinal flexible abutments and two tangential flexible abutments which each have a free end facing another respectively outer or inner rigid part, said free end being at a distance from the inner part in an idle position. The invention can be applied to satellite equipment.
US09108746B2	Method of protecting an aircraft landing gear while the aircraft is being towed, and pin for coupling a towing bar to an orientable lower part of a landing gear A method of protecting an aircraft undercarriage (1) while it is being towed by means of a tow bar (13) hitched to a steerable bottom portion of the undercarriage, the method including the step of generating an alarm when a towing force imposed by the tow bar on the undercarriage reaches or exceeds a predetermined force threshold. The threshold is caused to vary as a function of an orientation of the steerable bottom portion of the undercarriage.
US09108743B2	Cap, fastening structure using the same, and aircraft including the fastening structure A cap capable of achieving enhanced safety by inhibiting the occurrence of sparks thereinside even if a lightning current has flowed through a fastener, a fastening structure using the same, and an aircraft including the fastening structure. The cap (27) is attached so as to cover a portion of a fastener (15) that couples an upper skin (3) of an aircraft and a stringer (11) located inside the upper skin. The covered portion projects through the stringer (11). An outer surface (33) of the cap that comes into contact with an interior space of the upper skin (3) is a curved surface, and the cap is made of a conductive material.
US09108737B2	Nacelle scoop inlet A scoop inlet for use in a gas turbine engine nacelle has a scoop inlet, and a tab extending forwardly of the scoop inlet. The scoop communicates with a downstream flowpath. The tab has at least one opening at a location upstream of the scoop inlet. A nacelle and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
US09108732B2	Carrying system for receiving of containers in a vehicle and use of a carrying system in an aircraft A carrying system for receiving containers in a vehicle includes at least one container, at least one electrical consumer arranged in the container, at least one primary winding in a first core and at least one secondary winding in a second core. The secondary winding is arranged in the container, and the primary winding can be attached on the vehicle side in such a manner that movement of the container to a receiving position results in alignment of the primary winding and the secondary winding. The primary winding and the secondary winding are adapted for inducing in the secondary winding an alternating voltage that is applied to the electrical consumer.
US09108730B2	Rapid store load system for aircraft and method of operation thereof A method to load stores on an aircraft, the method may be controlled by one or more controller and may include one or more acts of loading stores onto corresponding lift portions; determining a relative position of the aircraft; positioning the stores relative to the determined position of the aircraft; and securing the stores to corresponding hardpoints (HPs) of the aircraft.
US09108726B2	Aircraft brake system An aircraft emergency brake system includes a modulating emergency/parking brake valve in fluid communication with and disposed between a pressure source and a wheel brake and a lever assembly operatively connected with the brake valve. The emergency brake system is operative in first and second stages. The lever assembly includes a handle, a lock mechanism and an unlock mechanism. The handle is movable between a non-actuated position and a fully-actuated position. The brake pressure provided to the wheel brake through the brake valve depends on a position of the handle. The lock mechanism is operatively connected with the handle to obstruct the handle from moving from the first stage to the second stage. The unlock mechanism is disposed on the handle to unlock the lock mechanism allowing movement of the handle to the second stage position from the first stage position.
US09108724B2	Adjustment system of an aeroplane with an adjustable flap An adjustment system of an aeroplane, having: at least one adjustable flap on each of the wing of an aeroplane, adjustable with an adjustment device, a drive device for purposes of driving the adjustment devices, and a load sensor for purposes of recording the load occurring in the load path between the actuator and the adjustable flap of the respective adjustment device. The load sensor is embodied as a sensor for purposes of measuring the longitudinal force occurring in a drive rod along its longitudinal direction.
US09108720B2	Method and system for loading and unloading cargo assembly onto and from an aircraft A system for loading and unloading a cargo assembly onto and from an aircraft. The system comprises an aircraft and a moveable platform. The aircraft comprises a forward fairing, an aft fairing, a spine disposed between the forward fairing and the aft fairing and a plurality of mounts coupled to the spine and configured to structurally engage the cargo container onto the spine. The aft fairing is movable between a fixed position for flight and an open position for at least loading and unloading of the cargo assembly. The aircraft is configured such that an unobstructed passageway is provided in an area underneath the spine during loading or unloading of the cargo assembly. An aft access is provided when the aft fairing is moved to the open position. The moveable platform is used to maneuver the cargo assembly for loading and unloading onto and from the spine, respectively.
US09108717B2	Aircraft cargo door shield A cargo door shield system comprising a cargo door cover movable between a shield position below the fully opened cargo door, and a storage position permitting the cargo door to be moved uninhibited by the cover between the closed and fully opened positions. The system including a pair of spaced apart guide tracks movably supporting the cover for movement between the shield and storage positions, and extending below and spaced apart from the cargo door when the cargo door is in the fully opened position and being spaced apart sufficient to permit passage of the cargo door therebetween when the cargo door is moved between the closed and fully opened positions.
US09108711B2	Generation of a pulsed jet by jet vectoring through a nozzle with multiple outlets A method of producing a pulsatile jet flow from a substantially constant flow primary jet in a way that is mechanically efficient, easy to implement, and allows direct control over pulse duration and pulsing frequency is disclosed herein. The invention includes at least two components: (a) a constant flow fluid jet produced by any normal method (e.g., propeller) that can be directionally vectored fluidically, mechanically, or electromagnetically and (b) a nozzle with multiple outlets (orifices) through which the vectored jet may be directed. By alternately vectoring the jet through different outlets, a transient (pulsatile) flow at an outlet is obtained even with a substantially constant primary jet flow. Additionally, the nozzle outlets may be oriented in different directions to provide thrust vectoring, making the invention useful for maneuvering, directional control, etc.
US09108701B1	Shallow water boat A shallow water boat is configured to provide increased stability and turning ability at high speeds. The shallow water boat has a hull including a hull bottom. The hull bottom includes a port raised tunnel and a starboard raised tunnel which can channel water from fore to aft. The hull bottom also includes a port slightly concave surface outboard the port raised tunnel and a starboard slightly concave surface outboard the starboard raised tunnel. The slightly concave surfaces trap air which would otherwise flow outward creating a laminar flow condition which increases stability and the turning ability at high speeds.
US09108695B2	Foldable scooter Embodiments of the invention describe a quadrilateral frame to be utilized by a two-wheeled vehicle. The quadrilateral frame may include front and rear vertical assemblies, top and bottom collapsible horizontal assemblies, the horizontal assemblies to collapse vertically. By collapsing the horizontal assemblies of the quadrilateral frame, it is to be understood that the space occupied by the vehicle when it is not in use is significantly reduced.
US09108693B2	User propelled ride-on vehicle A user-propelled vehicle is adapted for use as a ride on vehicle. The user-propelled ride on vehicle has a frame, a rider support platform, a steering column, a front cross member, a rear cross member, and a plurality of a caster assemblies coupled to the front and rear cross members at a front forward tilting angle to the vertical axis.
US09108692B2	Manufacturing method of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle thereby obtained There is described a manufacturing method of motor vehicles which achieves the object of reducing the costs deriving from the manufacturing of vehicles belonging to different segments and the costs deriving from the traditional assembly of vehicles which starts from the external shell onto which the elements forming the interiors and the mechanical members are assembled, by suggesting the arrangement of a single self-supporting structural element formed by composite material, already provided with many interior elements, to which a new other interior elements, bodywork elements and mechanical elements can be connected in any assembly order.
US09108688B2	Truck tractor A truck tractor (1) having, in addition to the driver and passenger seats (27, 29) in the driver cabin, a kitchenette (39) with a sink (43) and a stove (41) as well as a refrigerator (45) in an upper level. A bench (23) serves for dining, which is arranged behind a table (38). The living area is accessed via stairs (26) from a lower level, in which a half bath and a shower stall as well as a sleeping area with a bed and the appropriate infrastructure are located for the living area and the engine (1).
US09108687B2	Truck bed extension An apparatus and method for extending a bed of a truck is provided. The apparatus can include a load platform extending substantially outwards from a bed of the truck when the load platform is in position, the load platform having a proximal end and a distal end; and a hitch assembly having a connection arm for insertion into a hitch receiver on the truck and a support arm extending upwards to support at least some of the weight of the load platform. To install the bed extender, a tailgate of the truck can be removed, the hitch assembly inserted into a hitch receiver on the truck the load platform connected to the hitch assembly and positioned to extend from the bed of the truck.
US09108686B2	Air guide assembly for vehicle An air guide assembly for a vehicle includes an air guide depending from an underside of the vehicle and an air guide extension contiguously disposed at one lateral end of the air guide. The air guide extension includes a tab received through a tab aperture defined in the air guide. The tab includes a tab feature facilitating sliding movement of the tab relative to the tab aperture due to an external force being applied to one of the air guide and the air guide extension.
US09108683B2	Pivoting mud flap assembly A mud flap assembly for a vehicle includes a mud flap and a mud flap bracket. The mud flap is attached to the mud flap bracket. The mud flap bracket is in turn attached to the vehicle by an attachment means so that when the mud flap is pinched between a tire of the vehicle and a fixed object resting on the ground, the mud flap bracket and the mud flap are moved and/or deflected substantially uniformly downwardly toward the ground in order to prevent damage to the mud flap, the mud flap bracket and the vehicle.
US09108679B2	Frame structure for a motor vehicle, rear frame structure, and vehicle body A frame structure is provided for a motor vehicle having at least two longitudinal girders, each having a first longitudinal section and a second longitudinal section, which are at an angle to one another, so that in the installed state of the frame structure in a motor vehicle, the first longitudinal section lies essentially horizontally below a floor plate of the vehicle body and the second longitudinal section extends essentially upward and, viewed in the forward travel direction, the first longitudinal section is arranged behind the second longitudinal section. It is provided that beginning in the area of the transition from the second longitudinal section to the first longitudinal section or an area adjacent thereto, the longitudinal girders extend at least partially away from one another in the direction of the first longitudinal section. Furthermore, the invention relates to a rear frame structure and a vehicle body.
US09108677B2	End dump trailer A trailer frame assembly for a fifth wheel trailer frame in which at least a portion of the frame is torsionally stiffened with a rectangular closed section in a transverse cross section. The rectangular closed section is formed by longitudinal, parallel spaced vertical side plates, a top pan extending between top portions of the side plates, and a bottom pan between bottom portions of the side plates. Overlap joints between the side plates and the top and bottom pans allow for connection with threaded or rivet fasteners. An end dump semi trailer is also provided with a double acting lift cylinder on each side of the trailer. Also provided is a latch lift assembly for a dump gate using a linkage assembly to impart vertical upward movement to dump gate to unlatch the dump gate from a cradle catch.
US09108676B2	Subframe for a motor vehicle The invention relates to a subframe (10) for a motor vehicle, having a base frame which forms a cavity and which is connected to a vehicle body via a plurality of fastening points, wherein the base frame has at least one force-introduction point (20) for receiving and/or supporting further motor vehicle components. The invention is characterized in that the cavity is locally filled with rigid foam (24) in the vicinity of the force-introduction point (20).
US09108675B2	Single pedal propulsion system for straight travel of work vehicle A work vehicle is disclosed with a propulsion system that is selectively operable in a first, turning mode or a second, straight mode. The vehicle includes a first traction device, a second traction device, a first steering input, and a second steering input. In the first, turning mode, an operator is able to steer the vehicle left, right, or straight by independently operating the first and second traction devices via the first and second steering inputs. In the second, straight mode, the operator is able to steer the vehicle straight by operating both the first and second fraction devices together via one of the first and second steering inputs.
US09108672B2	Steering column apparatus Construction is achieved in which a held bracket section 30 is integrally formed with the end section of an outer column by a hydroforming method, so as to be able to substantially ensure the strength and rigidity of the held bracket section 30. A spacer 37 that is made of a material that is softer than the metal plate of the outer column 20a is assembled in the inside of the held bracket section 30 and between a pair of left and right held plate sections 31. Holes for inserting a rod for fastening the position of the steering wheel are provided in portions of the spacer 37 and held plate sections 31 that are aligned with each other.
US09108671B2	Seal assembly An apparatus is configured for sealing a hole in a panel having a first surface on one side of the panel and a second surface on the other side of the panel. The apparatus includes a boot and a seal member. The boot includes a first portion having a first bellows, a second portion having a second bellows, and a third portion that interconnects the first portion and the second portion. The seal member is operatively connected to the third portion of the boot and is configured such that, when the third portion of the boot is within the hole, the seal member contacts the panel to form at least one seal around the hole.
US09108668B2	Steering apparatus A steering apparatus is provided with: a specifying device which is configured to specify an environment of a road on which a vehicle travels, on the basis of a manipulated amount of the steering wheel manipulated by a driver and a change of the manipulated amount in a predetermined period.
US09108665B2	Moving mechanism The moving mechanism is capable of separating an orientation of a vehicle body from a traveling direction. In addition, the moving mechanism has a low center of gravity and is capable of reducing its weight. A moving body includes a vehicle body, steering actuators, right and left steering hubs, vehicle wheel actuators, and vehicle wheels. The steering actuators are disposed on the right and left sides of the vehicle body and drivable around a vertical axis. The right and left steering hubs are driven by the steering actuators. The vehicle wheel actuators are fixed to the steering hubs. The vehicle wheels are driven by the vehicle wheel actuators and are disposed in an inclined manner with respect to a vertical direction.
US09108664B2	Control apparatus of vehicle for changing lane and control method of the same A control apparatus of a vehicle for changing a lane is provided that includes a target lane generator configured to generate a target lane; a target distance generator configured to generate a target distance; a circular trace generator configured to generate a circular trace passing a current point of a vehicle and a point on a center line of the target lane spaced by the target distance based on the vehicle, and having a driving direction of the vehicle as a tangential direction in real time; and a steering controller configured to calculate a target rate and a target steering angle so as for the vehicle to follow the generated circular trace. The control apparatus prevents a sense of steering difference and a pulling phenomenon of the vehicle when changing a lane. Also, a control method of a vehicle for changing a lane is provided.
US09108663B1	Method and apparatus for beach sled An apparatus including a top plate, a right spacing member, a left spacing member, left and right sides plate having a length and a width, wherein the length of each of the left side plate and the right side plate is substantially greater than the width of each of the left side plate and the right side plate. The apparatus may further include first, and second wheels connected to the left side plate so that the first and second wheels can rotate about first and second axes which are substantially parallel to the width of the left side plate; and third and fourth wheels connected to the right side plate so that the third and fourth wheels can rotate about third and fourth axes which are substantially parallel to the width of the right side plate.
US09108662B1	Safety hand cart A wheelbarrow is provided comprising a bed for receiving a load, with an axle mounted to the bed. First and second load-bearing wheels are rotatably mounted to the axle on opposite sides of the bed. First and second rotatable stabilizing wheels are mounted to first and second support arms, respectively, with each of the first and second support arms being rotatably mounted relative to the axle on opposite sides of the bed. A first locking mechanism is associated with at least one, and preferably each, of the first and second load-bearing to selectively permit or prevent rotation of the load-bearing wheels relative to the axle. A second locking mechanism is associated with at least one, and preferably each, of the first and second support arms to selectively permit or prevent rotation of the support arms relative to the axle. An actuator is provided for selectively locking and unlocking each of the first and second locking mechanisms.
US09108652B2	Method and system for timetable optimization utilizing energy consumption factors Systems and methods for synchronizing two or more vehicles operating on an electric transportation line to optimize energy consumption. A controller is provided having a computer memory component storing a set of computer-executable instructions, a list of braking intervals, and a list of acceleration intervals for the vehicles. The controller also has a processing component configured to execute the set of computer-executable instructions to operate on the list of braking intervals and the list of acceleration intervals to minimize an energy consumption of the electric transportation line over a determined period of time by shifting acceleration intervals to synchronize with braking intervals. A dedicated heuristic greedy algorithm and an energy model are implemented in the controller as part of the computer-executable instructions to achieve the improved energy consumption.
US09108647B2	Bodyshell structure of railcar A bodyshell structure of a railcar, includes a plurality of side window opening portions formed on a side bodyshell along a railcar longitudinal direction, and the side window opening portions include a plurality of large window opening portions arranged on a railcar-longitudinal-direction center portion of the side bodyshell and a plurality of small window opening portions arranged on both railcar-longitudinal-direction sides of the large window opening portions and each having a smaller opening area than the large window opening portion.
US09108646B2	Apparatus and method for power production, control, and/or telematics, suitable for use with locomotives A power system housed in one or more modules or containers may be located as a unitary structure where desired, for example secured to a locomotive platform, allowing easy retrofits. A control subsystem may maintain an RPM of a prime mover at minimum that still provides an expected level of power from an electric machine for any one of a finite number of throttle settings. The control subsystem may dynamically adjust loads between various combinations of series and/or parallel couplings. A set of processor executable instructions may be configured for specific platforms by selecting appropriate set of values based on number of loads (e.g., driven axles), rating (e.g., horse power), other criteria (e.g., manufacturer, model, year). Characteristics may be determined and verified, and operation based on the outcome of such. A telematics system method logs and provides remote access to operational data, engine data, power system data, anti-idling overrides, unauthorized changes, and/or location.
US09108639B2	Method and module for controlling a vehicle's speed based on rules and/or costs A method for determination of at least one reference value for controlling a vehicle's speed is described. The method may entail making a first prediction vpred—Tnew—ret and a second prediction vpred—Tnew—acc of a vehicle speed along a horizon, said first prediction based on an engine torque Tret which retards the vehicle as compared with a conventional cruise control, and said second prediction based on an engine torque Tacc which accelerates the vehicle as compared with a conventional cruise control; comparing said respective first prediction vpred—Tnew—ret and second prediction vpred—Tnew—acc of the vehicle speed with a lower limit value vmin and/or an upper limit value vmax which delineate a range within which the vehicle's speed should be; and determining at least one reference value based on at least one of said respective comparisons and said first prediction vpred—Tnew—ret and second prediction vpred—Tnew—acc of the vehicle speed along the horizon.
US09108635B2	Control device of hybrid vehicle It is provided a control device of a hybrid vehicle having a clutch in a power transmission path between an engine and a motor generator, the clutch controlling power transmission through the power transmission path depending on an engagement state, the hybrid vehicle interrupting the power transmission through the power transmission path by releasing the clutch during EV running while only the motor generator is used as a drive source for running, during the EV running while a release instruction for the clutch is output, if the engine being driven, a rotation speed of the engine is maintained within a predetermined rotation speed difference from a rotation speed of the motor generator.
US09108634B2	Vehicle drive control apparatus A vehicle drive control device in a vehicle has an engine and an electric motor for running, the vehicle running with at least one of the engine and the electric motor for running used as a drive power source for running, the vehicle drive control device rotating the engine remaining in a no-drive state if a vehicle speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined determination vehicle speed during vehicle running with the engine in the no-drive state, the vehicle drive control device making the determination vehicle speed higher when a gradient of a running road surface on which the vehicle is running is larger, the gradient having a positive direction corresponding to descent.
US09108631B2	Hybrid vehicle and associated control method A hybrid vehicle and method of control include an internal combustion engine and at least one traction motor operated in an automatic mode such that the combined wheel torque is a function of accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed. In a select shift mode, wheel torque is also a function of a virtual gear number. The virtual gear number varies in response to driver activation of shift selectors or automatically in response to changes in vehicle speed. The vehicle transitions into select shift mode in response to driver activation of a downshift selector. When the transition occurs, an initial virtual gear number is selected to ensure that wheel torque increases.
US09108629B2	Driving assistance device A driving assistance apparatus includes an assistance apparatus that is capable of outputting driving assistance information for assisting driving of the vehicle on the basis of a target travel state quantity of a vehicle, and an assistance control apparatus that controls the assistance apparatus to change a mode of the driving assistance information between a time period from a first assistance timing based on the target travel state quantity to a second assistance timing, which is based on the target travel state quantity and subsequent to the first assistance timing, and a time period from the second assistance timing onwards, hence the driving assistance apparatus is capable of providing suitable driving assistance.
US09108628B2	Turbo compounding hybrid generator powertrain A turbo compounding internal combustion engine system includes an internal combustion engine and one or more valves for controlling a flow of an exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine. The system also includes a controller configured to monitor an operation mode of the internal combustion engine and responsively control the one or more valves and a turbine configured to selectively receive the exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine and to convert exhaust energy into a mechanical power. The system further includes a clutched gear drive selectively coupled to the turbine and the internal combustion engine, wherein the clutched gear drive is configured to provide the mechanical power generated by the turbine to the internal combustion engine.
US09108623B2	System and method of controlling motor vehicle operation The present disclosure provides a system and a method of controlling motor vehicle operation. The method may include: setting a creep torque as a minimum torque; setting a maximum torque as a sum of a maximum torque of an engine and a maximum torque of a motor; monitoring an acceleration pedal position sensor (APS) value; calculating a demand torque according to the APS value; setting a filter coefficient for filtering the demand torque according to an operating condition of the vehicle; and filtering the demand torque by means of the filter coefficient.
US09108622B2	Drive control apparatus for vehicle and method of controlling drive apparatus for vehicle A drive control apparatus for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, a clutch mechanism, an engine rotation sensor, a motor rotation sensor, an acceleration and deceleration intention detecting portion, and a controller. The controller controls a rotation speed of the engine to be an acceleration intention target value greater than a rotation speed of the motor and thereafter brings the clutch mechanism into the engagement state in a case where the acceleration and deceleration intention detecting portion detects that the vehicle is in an acceleration intention mode, and controls the rotation speed of the engine to be a deceleration intention target value smaller than the rotation speed of the motor and thereafter brings the clutch mechanism into the engagement state in a case where the acceleration and deceleration intention detecting portion detects that the vehicle is in a deceleration intention mode.
US09108618B2	Gearbox arrangement A gearbox arrangement (1), which is arranged in a drive train of a multi-axle land vehicle (2), in particular a commercial vehicle, or a similar means of transportation, wherein at least one of said axles is driven, wherein at least one planetary drive (8) is associated with each of the axle halves (5) of a driven axle. The gearbox arrangement comprises at least one sensor device (7) for detecting a steering manipulation on the vehicle (2) and a control device (6). In order to have a gearbox arrangement (1) available that establishes a reliable, simply designed connection between the drive motor and driven wheels (4) with little effort and enables reliable control of the particular wheels (4) in regard to rotational speed and torque during drive and during deceleration, and thus realizes a controllable rotational speed compensation during cornering and significantly reduces the diameter and the constructed size of the power-split gearbox in particular for vehicles (2) having a high axle torque, the axle halves (5) are driven synchronously without differential and the control device (6) is provided with a hydrostatic device (11) that can be manipulated, by which hydrostatic device each of the wheels (4) rolling without slip maintains its torque.
US09108616B2	Torque transmitting device and powertrain incorporating a permanent magnet motor A motor (21) includes a stator (30) and a rotor (40). The stator includes a housing (31) accommodating magnet(s) (32) and including multiple sidewalls (33) and connecting portions (34) adjoining neighboring sidewalls. A sidewall includes zero or more flat segment (35, 38) and zero or more curved segments (38, 36) having one or more radii. A connecting portion includes a substantially flat segment or a curved segment having one or more radii and adjoins two neighboring sidewalls. A torque transmitting device (15) includes the motor and a clutch (22) actuated by the motor to transmit or cease transmitting engine (11) output to driven mechanism(s) (17, 18, 12, 13, 14). A powertrain includes the torque transmitting device to switch between drive modes with the torque transmitting device to engage or disengage engine output with axles.
US09108612B2	Hovercraft with multiple, independently-operable lift chambers The invention is a hovercraft with multiple lift chambers which are operable independently of each other. Independently-operable pivot arm assemblies connect each lift chamber to the hovercraft main body, and his gives the hovercraft the ability to travel over uneven surfaces, traverse obstacles that would block conventional hovercrafts, and climb or descend even severe inclines. The hovercraft also includes side thrusters which allow it to maintain its vertical position on an incline while traveling laterally across the incline.
US09108609B2	Electric motor-driven booster In normal braking, the operation of an electric motor is controlled according to the amount of operation of a brake pedal to drive a pressing member through a belt drive mechanism and a ball-screw mechanism, thereby pressing a piston to generate a fluid pressure in a master cylinder to obtain a braking force. A predetermined reaction force is applied to the brake pedal by a reaction force spring of a stroke simulator, and a gap is maintained between the pressing member and a movable member, thereby eliminating an uncomfortable feeling in a brake operation caused by fluid pressure variations in the master cylinder. When the electric motor fails, the movable member abuts against the pressing member and directly presses the piston to maintain the braking function. The rear end of the pressing member is inserted into a guide member and the reaction force spring to reduce the axial size.
US09108608B2	Method for adjusting braking parameters of a train to account for train characteristic parameter variations A method of adjusting one or more of braking parameters used in a braking function to control braking of a train includes determining an adjustment factor based on a joint stopping distance probability distribution, the joint stopping distance probability distribution representing the composite effect on stopping distance of a plurality of predetermined train characteristic parameters, each of the predetermined train characteristic parameters being variable, and applying the adjustment factor to each of the one or more of braking parameters. Also, a method of adjusting braking parameters that includes determining an adjustment factor based on a nominal value, a worst case limit value and a best case limit value of each of a plurality of predetermined train characteristic parameters, each of the predetermined train characteristic parameters being variable, and applying the adjustment factor to each of the one or more of braking parameters.
US09108607B2	Method and system for vacuum generation Methods and systems are provided for improving the vacuum generation efficiency of an ejector coupled to in an engine system. Vacuum is generated at the ejector at a faster rate but to a lower level by opening a throttle upstream of the ejector. Vacuum is then raised to a higher level but at a slower rate by closing the throttle upstream of the ejector.
US09108606B2	Fluidically controlled pressure switching valve for a vehicle brake system and vehicle brake system The disclosure relates to a fluidically controlled pressure switching valve for a vehicle brake system including a valve chamber, which is arranged in a valve interior and into which an inlet opening and an outlet opening open, and a valve closing body, which is movable in the valve interior and which comprises a piston, defining a first piston surface and a second piston surface, and including a closing element. The valve closing body is movable in accordance with a pressure difference between a pressure acting on the first piston surface and a pressure acting on the second piston surface, against the force of a setting spring arranged in the valve interior, between a closed position, in which a fluid connection between the inlet opening and the outlet opening is interrupted, and an open position, in which the fluid connection between the inlet opening and the outlet opening is open.
US09108605B1	Security air brake locking system An air brake security locking system retains semi-trailers in a fixed position to prevent theft and is connected to an air brake line of the semi-trailer. The system includes a battery-powered valve which isolates air lines within the braking system at a low-pressure condition, thereby maintaining continuous braking of the wheels. The system includes a locked control box to secure and protect a user interface used to activate the system by entry of a numeric code using a keypad or by using a bypass key lock. A wireless remote actuation device is also utilized to activate the system from a distance. In a deactivated state, the system allows the braking system of the semi-trailer operates as normal. In an activated state, the system securely applies the spring brake units of the semi-trailer preventing movement and possible theft.
US09108603B2	Brake cylinder maintaining valve A brake cylinder maintaining valve may include spool valves or poppet valves. When the pressure in the brake cylinder drops below its original set pressure, such a maintaining valve may feed brake pipe (BP) pressure through a choke to replenish and maintain brake cylinder (BC) pressure up to a certain point. If the leak is too great (to the extent it exceeds the capacity of the choke), the brake cylinder will not be maintained. Such a maintaining valve may be either integrated into the control valve, or it may be mounted remotely to the brake system. If mounted remotely, it may be connected by multiple ways, including through a conventional 4-port access plate.
US09108601B2	Trailer braking system for use with a fifth wheel/gooseneck hitch having a surge brake actuator Methods and apparatuses for a trailer braking system for use with a fifth wheel hitch, a gooseneck hitch, or the like. A braking system for a trailer pulled by a tow vehicle includes an arm member extending downward from and pivotally connected to an upper portion of the trailer and a surge brake actuator connected to the upper portion of the trailer that is configured to control braking of wheels of the trailer. When the tow vehicle decelerates, inertial force caused by forward momentum of the trailer pivots the arm member such that force is exerted on the surge brake actuator to actuate the brakes of the trailer.
US09108600B2	Method and device for performing closed-loop or open-loop control of the driving stability of a vehicle The invention relates to a method and a device for performing open-loop or closed-loop control of the driving stability of a vehicle and for avoiding collisions with an object located in the traffic lane. The invention also relates to a closed-loop driving stability controller. The method according to aspects of the invention comprises: determining based on environmental signals whether a critical situation in terms of driving dynamics, in particular an imminent collision, exists, calculating an avoidance path if a critical situation in terms of driving dynamics exists, determining based on a plurality of input variables pressures for individual brakes of the vehicle, and activating preparatory measures of the driving dynamics regulator, in particular dynamic switching over of closed-loop control parameters if the critical situation in terms of driving dynamics exists. The device and the closed-loop driving stability controller are suitable for carrying out the method.
US09108598B2	System and method for maneuvering a vehicle-trailer unit in reverse travel A system and method of maneuvering a vehicle-trailer unit in reverse travel uses at least one sensor generating output information representative of the a relative position between the vehicle rear and the trailer front. An electronic processing unit compares the measured quantity with a reference value and determines from the comparison whether the trailer deviates from a straight alignment with the vehicle. If the trailer is not aligned with the vehicle, the system can interfere with the vehicle's steering system, the trailer's brake system, or both.The sensor can be a distance sensor or a camera, and the quantity can be a distance or a marker position. As a reference value for comparison, the method can use a stored value or previously or simultaneously measured values. The method can be activated automatically or by a switch operated by the vehicle driver.
US09108593B2	Vehicle wiper device A vehicle wiper device moves a wiper back and forth between a bottom reversing position and a top reversing position. A drive source rotates an output shaft back and forth about a first axis within a rotational angle range of less than 360°. A link mechanism includes a wiper joint coupled to the wiper. The link mechanism rotates the wiper joint back and forth around a second axis within a rotational angle range that is smaller than the rotational angle range of the output shaft. The link mechanism is configured so that torque of the wiper joint is greater when the wiper is at the bottom reversing position than when the wiper is at the top reversing position.
US09108591B2	Door handle apparatus for vehicle A door handle apparatus for a vehicle includes a door handle adapted to be provided at a vehicle exterior of a vehicle door and operated in order to open/close the vehicle door, a sensing electrode provided inside of an upper-outer surface of the door handle, a sensor for detecting a user approaching the sensing electrode on the basis of a variation of an electric capacitance generated by the sensing electrode, controlling device for controlling the vehicle door so as to be locked/unlocked on the basis of information detected by the sensor and water-removing device provided on the upper-outer surface of the door handle in order to remove water retained in the vicinity of the sensing electrode.
US09108590B2	Airbag with active vent Airbag assemblies and active vents for airbag assemblies are disclosed. An airbag assembly can include an airbag cushion that defines an inflatable chamber and an active vent that comprises an aperture and a patch configured to plug the aperture. A first control tether is coupled to the patch and coupled to the airbag cushion. The first control tether is drawn taut as the cushion expands during deployment to draw the patch toward the aperture from a first position that allows unobstructed venting through the aperture to a second position that obstructs venting through the aperture. The first control tether, or a second control tether, is configured to be drawn taut to close the active vent. Responsive to impact with the airbag cushion, a control tether is configured to slacken to open the active vent.
US09108585B2	Ignition lock steering column lock assembly An ignition lock steering column lock includes a locking unit including a lockbolt selectively engageable with a steering member to prevent its rotation. A driver is operable to rotate about an axis in response to rotation of a key cylinder via a matched key. A solenoid assembly selectively prevents rotation of the driver. An armature of the solenoid assembly is movable toward a core when electric current is conducted through a coiled wire. The armature has a shape generally defining a plane and includes an axial end face configured to selectively interfere with an abutment of the driver such that force on the armature from the abutment in response to attempted rotation of the driver is directed generally along the plane.
US09108580B2	Bumper system with pedestrian-friendly lower apron An apron for a vehicle front end comprises a unitary plastic component having a front structure and a rear structure joined by an offset portion. The front and rear structures extend at rearward downward angles and in generally parallel directions, and the offset portion extends at a rearward upward angle. The apron has a relatively constant vertical dimension, such that the angled structures define a wave-shaped envelope. Preferably, a horizontal plane extending from the tip of the front structure stays within the wave-shaped envelope, so that impact forces stay within the boundary in a manner providing improved impact strength and greater energy absorption during an impact. At the same time, the front structure provides a homogeneous structure that distributes local impact stresses uniformly and more widely into the rear structure, thus providing a more uniform impact resistance less sensitive to impact location.
US09108578B2	Invisible sliding door trim structure An invisible sliding door trim structure includes a luggage trim provided at one side of a vehicle body opening part opened or closed by a door and including a reception space extended in a horizontal direction, a sliding trim provided at an inner side of the door and slid along the reception space of the luggage trim according to an opening or closing operation of the door, and a rotating trim provided to be rotatable with respect to the sliding trim according to the opening or closing operation of the door. Therefore, an invisible sliding door trim is capable of improving an appearance and overcoming a design restriction problem of a sliding door according to the prior art.
US09108577B2	Speed limiting vehicle key fob system Provided is a preprogrammed key fob system that allows a user to limit a vehicle top speed while the given key fob is being used to operate the vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle system and a navigation system, wherein the navigation system is disposed within the key fobs and the key fob is adapted to communicate with the vehicle system while in use. The navigation system of each key is utilized to capture the local speed limit of a given road, while a vehicle speed is programmed into the specific key to set a vehicle speed buffer above the local speed limit being traveled. The system therefore limits the user of a given key to a preset limit, which adapts in real-time based on the local speed limits and allows the owner of the keys to set the limits and to monitor the vehicle conditions using the system.
US09108576B2	Water stop treatment method A water stopping treatment simply and assuredly prevents water from moving or entering to a circuit board or the like. A one end of a core wire (41) is exposed from an insulation cover (42). An exposing part (A) that is peeled off from the insulation cover (42) and exposed from the insulation cover (42) is formed at an arbitrary position from the one end to the other end of the core wire. A water stopping agent (48) is filling from the exposing part (A) toward the other end of the core wire (41).
US09108574B1	Rear-mounted bicycle carrying rack for a vehicle A rear-mounted bicycle carrying rack for a vehicle is provided, including a base, two supporting racks, two supporting arms, two upper prop racks and a lower prop rack. The two supporting racks and the lower prop rack are pivoted to the base respectively, and the two supporting racks are swingable relative to each other to be V-shaped. The two supporting arms and the two upper prop racks are pivoted to an end of the two supporting racks respectively relative to the base and are behind the two supporting racks. When the two supporting arms swings upward and forward, the upper prop rack is pushed to swing backward, the two supporting arms abut against the two supporting racks to make the two supporting arms and the two upper prop racks extend forward and backward respectively, and the lower prop rack swings backward.
US09108573B2	Adjustment device for a pivotable carrier plate An adjustment device for a carrier plate which can be pivoted about two mutually orthogonal axes and is configured to receive a motor vehicle mirror, includes one motor per axis for moving a non-rotatably and non-tiltably guided linear drive, which is in engagement via a socket with a joint ball on the carrier plate, and a funnel-shaped hub provided with a hollow shaft. A hollow spherical segment of the funnel-shaped hub engages, by spring tabs, in a depression in the form of a hollow spherical segment in the carrier plate, and a spherical segment of the carrier plate is axially elastically clamped in a hollow spherical segment of a housing for drive trains of the two linear drives, thereby locking the hollow shaft on the housing.
US09108572B2	Bumper carrier device for vehicle A bumper carrier device for a vehicle may include a carrier bar, two towing brackets, a bracket rotating unit and a linking unit. The carrier bar may extend in a left and right direction. The two towing brackets may be separated from each other, be rotatably mounted to the carrier bar, protrude toward a body of a vehicle and be provided with screws at leading ends. The bracket rotating unit may be mounted to the carrier bar and rotates one of the towing brackets relative to the carrier bar to couple or decouple the one of the towing brackets to or from the vehicle. The linking unit may transmit operational force of the bracket rotating unit to the remaining towing bracket to couple or decouple the remaining towing bracket to or from the vehicle.
US09108567B2	Method and control unit for adjusting a luminosity of at least one headlight of a vehicle A method for adjusting a luminosity of at least one headlight of a vehicle is described. The method includes a step of ascertaining an illumination intensity, the illumination intensity representing light that is incident at the vehicle. Furthermore, the method includes a step of determining a setpoint value for the luminosity while using the illumination intensity, the setpoint value being adjusted if the illumination intensity rises. The method also includes a step of providing a control signal for setting the luminosity of the at least one headlight while using the setpoint value.
US09108565B2	Lighting structure of liquid crystal panel in gauge for vehicle A lighting structure of a liquid crystal panel in a gauge for a vehicle includes a dial, a pointer member, a liquid crystal display panel, a pointer, and a pointer illuminating light source. The lighting structure further includes an illuminating light dividing and output part, and a luminance adjusting part. The luminance adjusting part includes a first luminance adjusting plate, and a second luminance adjusting plate.
US09108561B2	Charge control device A vehicle is equipped with a charge plug. The vehicle includes a vehicular battery charged through the charge plug. A charge control device for the vehicle includes a vehicle information acquisition unit, an exit determination unit, and an alarming operation unit. The vehicle information acquisition unit acquires vehicle information, which represents a state of the vehicle. The exit determination unit determines, according to the vehicle information, whether an occupant of the vehicle has an exit intention to exit from the vehicle. The alarming operation unit implements an alarming operation to restrict the occupant from forgetting to mount the charge plug when the exit determination unit determines that the occupant has the exit intention.
US09108560B2	Seat belt failure warning apparatus The seat belt failure warning apparatus is disposed with a buckle switch that detects wearing of a webbing, a rotation sensor that detects a drawing-out amount of the webbing, and a liquid crystal display that switchingly displays a plurality of alarm information. A controller is disposed with a failure determination unit that determines whether the seat belt device has had a failure or not, and a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display. When the buckle switch is OFF and drawing-out of the webbing is detected by the rotation sensor after the failure determination unit has determined the seat belt device has had a failure, failure information of the seat belt which indicates that the seat belt device has had a failure as a determination result by the failure determination unit is displayed on the liquid crystal display regardless of a display priority of alarm information.
US09108558B2	Vehicle tray A tray of a vehicle, the tray comprising a tray bed having a carrying surface for containment of a load, the tray bed comprising at least one panel defining at least a portion of the carrying surface, the at least one panel comprising a reinforced section. The invention also relates to a canopy of a tray of a vehicle, the canopy comprising a frame member adapted to receive a plate section defining a covering section for protecting a portion of the vehicle, the plate section comprising a reinforced plate section.
US09108553B2	Vehicle seat suspension system A vehicle seat suspension assembly includes a rear support for engagement with a torsion tube of a vehicle seat. First and second spring members have end portions engaged with the rear support. Intermediate cushion pan connectors are disposed on each of the first and second spring members. A cross support is coupled with the first and second spring members and includes power and data wiring apertures.
US09108549B2	Self-adjustable arm rest assembly An auto-adjustable armrest mechanism for reclining seats is disclosed. The armrest mechanism causes the armrests to follow a more natural movement of an occupant's arms when adjusting the seatback to different angles. The armrest mechanism utilizes a cam that rotates in response to movement of the seatback relative to the seat base. A rod connected to the rotatable armrest is in communication with and, in turn, responsive to the rotation of the cam for defining an auto-adjustable angle between the seatback and the armrest.
US09108547B2	Vehicle seat A vehicle seat comprises: left and right side frames (4) which constitute left and right portions of a seat back frame (2); a reinforcing frame (pipe frame 5) disposed adjacent to one side frame (4) in a lateral direction, and configured to reinforce the side frame (4); and a force-receiving member (bracket 7) disposed adjacent to the one side frame (4), provided discretely from the reinforcing frame, and configured to receive a load from another member. The force-receiving member is disposed opposite to the reinforcing frame with the side frame 4 disposed therebetween, and directly fixed to the reinforcing frame.
US09108544B2	Vehicle seat device Disclosed is a vehicle seat device configured so that the seat cushion can be suitably held at a raised position and that side links are compact. A vehicle seat device is provided with a movement mechanism (41) capable of moving the seat cushion (24) between a seating position and a stowed position. The movement mechanism is provided with: a cross member (52) provided to the seat cushion; left and right, front support brackets (53, 54) provided to the vehicle body floor (12); left and right, side links (55, 56) rotatably connected to the left and right, front support brackets and rotatably connected to the cross member; and a guide link (57) which has first guide support shafts (71a, b) rotatably provided in front of the rotation support shafts (67, 75) of the side links and which also has a second guide support shaft (71e) rotatably provided to the cross member.
US09108543B1	Portable child restraint seat A portable seat assembly for safely securing an occupant such as a child within a vehicle is provided. The portable seat assembly readily converts between an expanded state and a collapsed state. In the expanded state, the portable seat assembly can secure the occupant in the vehicle. In the collapsed state, the portable seat assembly is readily carried and/or stowed by a user.
US09108540B2	Power fold with lock for vehicle seat A vehicle seat includes a seat base and a seat back coupled to the seat base. The seat back moves about a seat-back pivot axis from an upright position to a fold-flat position.
US09108535B2	Longitudinally adjustable vehicle seat A longitudinally adjustable vehicle seat includes a first rail fixed to the structure, a second rail guided in the first rail and connected to the vehicle seat, a releasable locking device for locking the position of the first rail relative to the second rail, first, second, and third end stops, which limit the movability of the rail pair, wherein one of the end stops can be disabled by a stop surface that can be moved out of the path of travel of the rails. The movable stop surface is arranged on the second rail, and the end stop that can be disabled, on which the movable stop surface is formed, can be actuated together with the locking device in order for an easy-entry position to be assumed.
US09108532B2	Slide rail for an automotive vehicle seat with lateral locking without clearance A slide rail for an automotive vehicle seat comprising a first profile, a second profile and a lock, in which: the lock is movably mounted between an unlocked position and a locked position, the lock has a first series of teeth and a second series of teeth, remote from one another in an upright direction, the first series of teeth has a first stop surface and a second stop surface, opposing one another, coming into contact with the first profile to immobilize the lock relative to the first profile along a longitudinal direction, and the second series of teeth has a first stop surface and a second stop surface, opposing one another, coming into contact with a second profile to immobilize the lock relative to the second profile along the longitudinal direction.
US09108531B2	Vehicle foot board and pedal assembly A straddle-type tracked vehicle comprises a frame and a foot board pivotally connected to the frame. A retainer selectively prevents the foot board from pivoting with respect to the frame. An actuator, operatively connected to at least one operative system of the vehicle, has a pedal disposed at least in part vertically above the foot board. In a first state of the retainer, the foot board is fixed in a default position by the retainer. The pedal is movable between a first position and a second position. The second position is vertically below the first position and vertically above the default position of the foot board. In a second state of the retainer, the foot board pivots such that at least a front of the foot board is at a position vertically below the default position. The pedal is movable to a third position vertically below the second position.
US09108529B2	Fuel cell vehicle An object of the present invention is to reduce power consumption in a storage apparatus that forms a control purpose power supply while making it possible to detect hydrogen, which has been leaked from a fuel cell system during running, even after stopping the vehicle. To accomplish this object, the power supply for a vehicle controller (23) is maintained by allowing a self-holding relay (35) to stay on even after turning off an ignition switch (11). On the other hand, the power supply for the vehicle controller (23) is turned off upon expiry of a predetermined period of time after turning off a propulsion system unless leakage of hydrogen from a fuel cell system (13) is detected.
US09108528B2	Open modular electric powertrain and control architecture A system to control a powertrain includes an energy management layer monitoring a plurality of potential energy storage devices and determining a reference available power for each of the potential energy storage devices. The system further includes a power management layer monitoring the reference available power for the potential energy storage devices, a power demanded of the powertrain, and an electric power constraint for the potential energy storage devices, and determining a power split based upon the monitored reference available power for the potential energy storage devices, the power demanded of the powertrain, and the electric power constraint for the potential energy storage devices. The system further includes a torque control layer controlling torque generation based upon the determined power split.
US09108524B2	Battery SOC estimation with automatic correction An embodiment contemplates a method of determining a state-of-charge of a battery for a vehicle. (a) An OCV is measured for a current vehicle ignition startup after ignition off for at least eight hours. (b) An SOCOCV is determined for the current vehicle ignition startup. (c) An SOCOCV—est is determined for a current vehicle ignition startup. (d) A determination is made whether the difference in the SOCOCV for the current startup and the SOCOCVest for the current startup is less than a predefined error bound using. Steps (a)-(d) is performed in response to the difference being greater than the predefined error; otherwise, determining an ignition-off current for the current vehicle ignition startup as a function of the SOCOCV of the current vehicle ignition startup and previous vehicle ignition startup, and a SOC based on current integration over time. Determining an SOCest of the current vehicle ignition startup using the processor.
US09108520B2	Vehicle and control method for vehicle An ECU executes a program including the steps of: executing addition processing when current IB is equal to or more than a current upper limit value IB(0) and there is a divergence between command power Pc and an upper limit value Woutf of an allowable range of electric power at the time of agreement between the current IB and the current upper limit value IB(0); and executing normal Woutf determination processing when the current IB is less than the current upper limit value IB(0) or there is no divergence between the command power Pc and the upper limit value Woutf at the time of agreement between the current IB and the current upper limit value IB(0).
US09108518B2	Axle torque control corresponding to wheel sizes A system and method is disclosed for controlling at least one traction motor driving an axle on a vehicle. The vehicle includes a plurality of axles on which wheels are mounted. The method may include determining whether at least one of the wheels on at least one of the axles differs in diameter from at least one other wheel on a different one of the axles by more than a threshold value. The method may also include increasing a torque provided by a traction motor driving an axle with at least one wheel that has a larger diameter than at least one other wheel on a different axle.
US09108515B2	Vehicle brake device A vehicle brake device comprises a hydraulic brake device, a regeneration brake device and a brake control device. The brake control device further includes a final value calculating device for calculating the target braking force FR at the time when an ABS control period ended and the cooperative control device restarted the operation to be as a regeneration allowing braking force FH, when the anti-lock brake control device has operated for the ABS control period within one braking operation period where the brake operating member is continuously operated and a regeneration allowing device operable after the ABS control period ended within the one braking operation period and after the cooperative control device restarted the operation and allowing the generation of the regeneration braking force FE only when the target braking force is less than a value of the regeneration allowing braking force FH.
US09108514B2	Control device and method for operating a braking system equipped with an electric drive device and/or generator device A control device for a braking system equipped with an electric drive device and/or generator device includes: a first receiving device with the aid of which a specified value regarding a brake pressure in at least one wheel brake cylinder of at least one brake circuit is receivable, a second receiving device with the aid of which an actual value regarding a pressure in the at least one brake circuit and/or the brake pressure in the at least one wheel brake cylinder is/are receivable, and a control unit with the aid of which a setpoint mode of the electric drive device and/or generator device is specifiable taking the received specified value and the received actual value into account.
US09108511B2	Transfer case A transfer case includes a planetary differential including an input, a first output and a second output, a sprocket journalled on the second output, and a sleeve driveably connected to the second output, for (i) releaseably connecting the first output to the sleeve, (ii) releaseably connecting the sprocket to the sleeve, (iii) releaseably connecting the first output and the sprocket to the sleeve, and (iv) disconnecting the sprocket and first output from the sleeve.
US09108503B2	Method to prioritize electric-only vehicle (EV) mode for a vehicle A vehicle and method for controlling the vehicle includes identifying an electric vehicle (EV) priority zone for the vehicle along a trip path, determining the position of the vehicle with respect to the expected upcoming EV-priority zone; implementing an electric-only mode of operation of the vehicle based on the position of the vehicle and a current operating mode of the vehicle; and implementing a charging mode of operation of the vehicle based on the position of the vehicle and a current operating mode of the vehicle.
US09108502B2	Cable routing structure A cable routing structure includes a drive train within which an electric motor is housed; a power control unit configured to supply alternating current to the electric motor, the power control unit being fixed to an upper portion of the drive train, and on-board components being arranged on both sides of the power control unit in a lateral direction of a vehicle; an electrical component being arranged on a side of a plane that the power control unit is on; and a first end of a first cable being connected to a side surface of the power control unit that faces toward a front or a rear of the vehicle, a second end of the first cable being connected to the electrical component, and the first cable being routed through a space defined by the power control unit and the drive train.
US09108500B2	Coupling and synchronizing device for electric drive modules A coupling device and a coupling mechanism is provided for selectively coupling of an electric drive to a wheel axle of a vehicle. The coupling device includes, but is not limited to an output gear connected to the wheel axle, an input gear connected to the electric motor. A synchronizer is adapted to contactlessly minimize a difference of the input gear's and the output gear's angular velocity below a predefined threshold, and a synchronizing member is adapted to frictionally engage with the input gear and/or with the output gear when the difference in angular velocity of input gear and output gear is below the predefined threshold.
US09108498B2	Hydrostatic hydraulic hybrid system A hybrid drive system in a vehicle includes a prime mover, a starting device connected to the prime mover, and a transmission having a transmission input shaft connected to the starting device. A pump/motor is functionally interconnected between the starting device and the transmission. A first accumulator is in fluid communication with the motor/pump for storing a hydraulic fluid under pressure and a second accumulator is in fluid communication with the pump/motor for storing hydraulic fluid discharged from the first accumulator. Discharge of the first accumulator drives the pump/motor to provide a drive torque to the transmission input shaft and to provide a drive torque to the prime mover for starting the prime mover.
US09108490B2	Air supply duct The present disclosure relates to an air supply duct for a vehicle, the air supply duct comprising a housing, the housing having an inlet adapted to receive air from outside of the vehicle and an outlet adapted to convey the air to a vehicle climate control system, and a cowl arranged inside the housing, the cowl being adapted to direct the air along an air path, such that the air path changes direction within the housing. The cowl has a curved form adapted to form an inner curve of the air path. Further, the cowl comprises a precipitation collection means arranged to collect precipitation borne by the air from the outside of the vehicle and to remove the precipitation from the air. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising such an air supply duct.
US09108486B2	Vehicle based climate regulation extension apparatus The present invention generally relates to vehicle based climate regulation systems. Specifically, this invention relates to an apparatus for extending and directing the flow of air-conditioning or heat within a vehicle by way of providing a connector and a detachable extension operable with a preexisting vehicle climate regulation system.
US09108483B2	Vehicle suspension comprising light weight leaf spring assembly A vehicle suspension leaf spring assembly is arranged to be mounted in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on opposite sides thereof. The leaf spring assembly has a first end, which is arranged for pivotal connection to a first bracket on the vehicle; and a second end, which is arranged for connection to a spring shackle on the vehicle. The leaf spring assembly is arranged to be connected to an axle extending transversely of the leaf spring assembly at a position intermediate the first and second ends of the leaf spring assembly. The leaf spring assembly includes two individual leaf springs arranged side-by-side with a predetermined spacing and extending between the first and second ends.
US09108480B2	Modular suspension system Modular suspension systems for customizing a stock automobile are presented including in any combination: a pair of asymmetrical control arm components having a control arm connection geometry sized to replace a pair of stock control arm components, where the pair of asymmetrical control arm components include at least additional control arm customization, and where the pair of asymmetrical control arm components are compatible with all other stock components of the stock automobile without modification of the stock components; a pair of spindle components having a spindle connection geometry sized to replace a pair of stock spindle components, where the pair of spindle components include at least additional spindle customization, and where the pair of spindle components are compatible with all other stock components of the stock automobile without modification of the stock components.
US09108478B2	Tightening mechanism for trailer drawbar hinge assembly and method of using same A tightening mechanism for a hinge assembly includes a first housing having a pair of outwardly extending spaced apart ears having aligned first bores extending through them. A second housing has a length which allows it to fit between the ears and has a pair of abutting second bores which are tapered inwardly toward one another. Tapered cylindrical bushings are configured to fit within the second bores. The tapered bushings have aligned third bores which are co-axial with one another and with the second bores. A coupling mechanism extends through the third bores and holds the second housing rotatably in the first housing. A clamping mechanism urges the bushings toward one another and inwardly into the second bores against the pin.
US09108476B2	Bypass air maintenance tire and pump assembly An air maintenance tire and pump assembly includes a pair of inline valves are positioned on respective opposite sides of an in-tire air passageway inlet junction and a pair of outlet valves positioned at a downstream side of a respective inline valve. A bypass valve is further provided extending between the downstream valve sides of the inline valves, the bypass valve operative to open and bypass the flow of inlet air through the outlet valves to the tire cavity in the event that a tire cavity pressure is greater than a preset pressure level and close when a tire cavity pressure is less than the preset pressure level.
US09108474B2	Relief-valve device for an air pressure gauge A relief-valve device for an air pressure gauge has a casing, a relief-valve assembly, a valve shaft, and a push button. The casing has a connecting member, a pressure detecting member and a discharging member. The relief-valve assembly is mounted in the discharging member and has a valve seat, a first seal ring, a second seal ring and a mounting cover. The valve shaft is mounted axially slidably in the relief-valve assembly and has a shaft member and a valve head. The shaft member has a discharging notch selectively aligning with the second seal ring to allow high pressure air in an inflatable product connecting to the air pressure gauge to be discharged slowly and finely out of the relief-valve device.
US09108470B2	Run-flat device A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
US09108463B2	Wheel dolly for small aircraft A wheel dolly for lifting and transporting a flat tire attached to an aircraft is comprised of a frame assembly having first and second laterally spaced frame members and a telescopic frame structure interposed between the laterally spaced frame members. A pair of tire scoops are pivotally coupled the frame assembly. An actuator is coupled between the tire scoops to pivot the tire scoops relative to the frame assembly in order to raise the tire scoops. A plurality of castors is coupled to the frame assembly to allow the frame assembly to roll in any direction.
US09108461B2	Bicycle wheel with unitary side construction A wheel having a longitudinal plane normal to an axis of rotation. The wheel has a rim with side surfaces on opposite sides of the longitudinal plane. A hub is concentrically disposed relative to the rim. Two unitary side elements are disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal plane and are coupled to the rim and to end portions of the hub. Each of the unitary side elements has an annular sidewall, a flange portion, and a plurality of spokes that do not cross the longitudinal plane and that integrally interconnect the annular sidewall and the flange portion. An end portion of each spoke of the one side element is tied to the end portion of an aligned spoke of the other side element adjacent to the sidewall to restrict the tied end portions from moving away from each other.
US09108459B2	System and method for advertising A system for advertising on a surface capable of receiving impressions made by a wheel, the system comprising a set of chains configured to be removably attached to a wheel; at least one plate bearing an embossment, on an outer surface thereof, of a mark in negative image; wherein the plate is attached to the chains and positioned to leave a positive image of the mark on the surface when the wheel rotates upon the surface.
US09108457B2	Dispenser with transfer head A dispenser with a transfer head includes a feeding roller placed within a case provided with an opening, and supporting a transfer tape T so as to be capable of being fed; a take-up roller for taking up a base material tape that has been used to transfer; a transfer roller for transferring a transfer agent; an interlocking mechanism for rotating the feeding roller and the take-up roller in an interlocking manner; a holding member provided on the opening side in a front/back direction so as to be capable of moving forward and backward; and a rotational frame for supporting the feeding roller, the take-up roller and the transfer roller, wherein when a pressing force is applied to the case while the holding member abuts against a surface to be transferred P, the transfer head is relatively projected, and moved on the surface P with pressing thereto so that the transfer agent can be transferred.
US09108454B1	Defensive writing instrument A writing instrument includes a glass break on the end opposite the writing tip. Means for securing a cap over either the writing tip or the glass break are provided. The body of the writing instruments may include circumferential ridges or channels. Some examples of the writing instrument may include a cover removably secured over the glass break, possibly with a key ring attached. The cap may include a light source or laser pointer.
US09108450B2	Voice-controlled three-dimensional fabrication system An additive three-dimensional fabrication system includes voice control for user interaction. This voice-controlled interface can enable a variety of voice-controlled functions and operations, while supporting interactions specific to consumer-oriented fabrication processes.
US09108449B2	Cartridge assembly with edge protector A cartridge assembly is disclosed with improved protection of its media and/or ink ribbon. The cartridge assembly includes a cartridge housing for receiving media. The cartridge housing includes an exit opening through which the media exits the cartridge housing along a media path. A media guide is also located on the media path and is spaced from the exit opening a predetermined distance. An edge protector extends between the exit opening and the media guide adjacent a lower edge of the media path to protect a lower edge of the media.
US09108447B1	Printer A printer includes an ejection portion configured to eject liquid, a flat plate-shaped platen arranged at a distance from the ejection portion, a support portion configured to support the platen, a pair of rails extending in a first direction, a movement portion configured to move in the first direction along the pair of rails, a connection portion configured to connect the support portion and the movement portion, and an adjustment mechanism configured to connect the support portion and the movement portion via the connection portion, allowing adjustment of an arrangement of the support portion with respect to the pair of rails. The adjustment mechanism includes at least three sets of adjustment portions, each of the at least three sets of adjustment portions including a penetration portion, a screw hole and a screw.
US09108443B2	Recording apparatus and transporting apparatus A recording apparatus in which a recording unit performs recording with respect to a medium which is wound in a roll shape, the apparatus including a medium support unit which rotatably supports the medium; a transport unit which transports the medium in a path while pulling out the medium which is supported; and a terminal end detection unit which detects a terminal end of the medium. The transport unit transports the medium to an outlet side to which the medium, which is recorded, is discharged, when the terminal end is detected, and a length of the medium is equal to or larger than a predetermined value. On the other hand, the transport unit transports the medium to the medium support unit side, when the terminal end is detected, and the length of the medium is less than the predetermined value.
US09108441B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes: a recording material applying member configured to apply a recording material to a recording medium; a fixing member configured to fix a recording material to the medium; a first transportation unit configured to transport the medium to the recording material applying member and the fixing member; a discharge unit configured to discharge the medium; a second transportation unit configured to return the medium to the recording material applying unit; a reverse unit configured to reverse front and back surfaces of the recording medium provided in the second transportation unit; a transportation path switching unit configured to transport the medium to the discharge unit or the second transportation unit; and a control device configured to control the transportation path switching unit so as to transport the medium to the discharge unit when a fixing ability of the fixing member is decreased.
US09108437B2	Printing apparatus, treatment object modifying apparatus, printing system, and printed material manufacturing method A printing apparatus includes a plasma treatment unit that performs plasma treatment on a surface of a treatment object to acidify at least the surface of the treatment object, a recording unit that performs an inkjet recording process on the surface of the treatment object subjected to the plasma treatment by the plasma treatment unit, and a control unit that adjusts plasma energy for the plasma treatment according to a type of an ink used in the inkjet recording process.
US09108435B2	Registering images during two-sided printing Registering images during two sided printing is disclosed. An example is carried out by program code stored on non-transient computer-readable medium. The program code is executable by a processor for printing on a first side of a media a first plurality of plots and a plurality of associated fiducials along an edge of the media. The program code is executable by a processor for determining a distance from the edge of the media to at least one of the plurality of associated fiducials based on sensed input. The program code is executable by a processor for printing a second plurality of plots on a second side of the media based on the distance from the edge of the media so that the second plurality of plots is substantially in registration with the first plurality of plots.
US09108431B2	Printer and tablet A printer of the present invention includes a first printing device capable of performing printing on a face facing one side in an orthogonal direction to a conveyance direction of a tablet while being conveyed and a second printing device capable of performing printing on a face facing the other side in the orthogonal direction of the tablet while being conveyed.
US09108423B2	Consumable supply item with fluid sensing for micro-fluid applications A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. A housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes have a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A controller energizes one electrode and receives an output reading from the other. The controller processes the reading on board the housing and supplies it as a digital data stream to the imaging device during use. A memory stores calibration values for an empty and full housing. The controller writes back to the memory present fluid levels obtained from the output reading of the electrode. An enable output allows operation or not of a fluid pump in the imaging device. Materials, construction, modularity, and fluid communication ports are further embodiments, to name a few.
US09108421B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A first part of liquid holders includes at least one liquid holder provided at the first casing. A second part of liquid holders includes at least one liquid holder provided at the second casing. Each of a plurality of flexible tubes has one end and another end. The one end is connected to the first part of the liquid holders. The other end is connected to the second part of the liquid holders. A first supporting section is provided at the first casing and supports the tubes. A second supporting section is provided at the second casing and supports the tubes. A third supporting section supports the tubes at a position between the first supporting section and the second supporting section in such a manner that the tubes are arranged in a direction parallel to a pivotal axis.
US09108410B2	Printing apparatus and control method The present invention provides a printing apparatus including, a printhead; a preliminary discharge unit; a detecting unit detecting a size of a printing medium; and a scaling process unit. The scaling process unit scales an image to be formed on the printing medium in accordance with a detected size when a size of a printing medium indicated by size setting information and the detected size do not match each other. The preliminary discharge unit causes the printhead to perform preliminary discharge in accordance with a scaling result of the scaling process unit.
US09108404B2	Ink jet recording method and recorded matter An ink jet recording method includes discharging a first ink composition onto a recording medium using a recording head, in which the first ink composition includes a coloring material, an alkane diol with 4 or more to 8 or fewer carbon atoms, a water-soluble solvent, and water; the recording head discharges the first ink composition using a piezoelectric element, and has a resolution per unit length of 200 dpi or more, and the recording medium has an absorbing layer on the surface thereof, in which a nonpolar component of a surface free energy of the absorbing layer is 20 mN/m or lower.
US09108403B2	Printing apparatus and printing method A printing apparatus including a print head including nozzle groups each having nozzles, each of the nozzle groups applying ink having a plurality of volumes from the nozzles to form dots including dots differing in size, including: an arrangement determination unit to determine an arrangement of dots to be formed by each of the nozzle groups; a size determination unit to determine sizes of ink ejected to print the dots determined by the arrangement determination unit, according to respective ejection characteristics of the nozzle groups, such that a print characteristic of an image based on the dot arrangement determined by the arrangement determination unit is within a predetermined range; and an ejection control unit to control the print head to eject ink having the plurality of sizes determined by the size determination unit in positions of a print medium based on the arrangement determined by the arrangement determination unit.
US09108400B1	Method for preventing flutes on a print side A method for printing an image on a substrate, the method including providing a plurality of rollers for moving a substrate on which the images are printed; depositing a plurality of different colored inks on a print side of the substrate which forms the image; depositing a clear liquid on the print side of the substrate in a linear, spaced apart pattern adjacent an edge of the image for forming clear liquid ribs; wherein the clear liquid ribs extend away from the image, and the clear liquid is devoid in at least at a plurality of portions between the clear liquid ribs.
US09108394B2	Method of making a Z-media having flute closures A single facer media is provided according to the invention. The single facer media includes a fluted sheet attached to a facing sheet and having a first end and a second end so that when the single facer media is formed into a media pack, the first end or the second end forms a media pack first face, and the other of the first end or the second end forms a media pack second face. Adhesive is provided between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet at the first end or the second end, and wherein the fluted sheet and the facing sheet are pushed together and adhered together at the location of the adhesive to provide a seal between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet. At least 25% of the flutes of the fluted sheet comprise at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between adjacent peaks. Filtration media packs, filter elements, and methods for forming a single facer media are provided.
US09108384B2	Decorative fastener The decorative fastener includes a base fitted with eyes or receptacles on the underside of the base and one or two straps that protrude from the lower portion of the base underside and which are fitted with hooks on their exposed ends. The straps wrap back over themselves, around any particular item of wear, and fasten using the hooks on the straps and the eyes on the underside of the base. The decorative fastener may also include a plurality of interchangeable decorative disc options, or removable strap options, thus allowing the wearer to change decorations easily and inexpensively.
US09108383B2	Interfolded napkins and method for interfolding napkins A rectangular stack of interfolded rectangular napkins including a plurality of napkins, each napkin in the stack comprising a first fold in a first direction, and a second fold in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and bisecting the first fold and the napkin in the second direction, the intersecting first and second folds dividing the napkin into four panels with a pair of adjacent panels located on each side of the second fold, wherein each of the napkins within the stack includes at least one pair of panels arranged in the stack at a level between two pairs of adjacent panels of another of the absorbent napkins within the stack.
US09108377B2	Roller press having torque balance A roller press for the pressure treatment or compaction of granular material, having at least two rolls formed as freely rotating rolls, in each case rotatably mounted in a machine frame by a shaft, driven in opposite directions and separated from one another by a roll gap. The shafts of the rolls are accommodated in bearing housings movably mounted in the machine frame and in each case two bearing housings arranged on one side of the rolls and belonging to different rolls are connected to each other via at least one pressure cylinder. The connection between the bearing housings in each case has at least one torque balance. In this way, the structure of a roller press having roller centering is simplified and can be produced more cost-effectively.
US09108374B2	Tire curing bladders An elastomeric composition for a curing bladder comprises isobutylene based elastomer, curative and a hydrocarbon polymer modifier comprising monomers selected from the group consisting of piperylenes, cyclic pentadienes, aromatics, limonenes, pinenes, amylenes, and combinations thereof, wherein the cyclic pentadienes comprise at least 10 weight percent of the monomers by total weight of the monomers. Also disclosed are a tire curing bladder made from the elastomeric composition, a tire curing press containing the bladder, a method of making the tire curing bladder, an improvement to the process of making the tire curing bladder to improve processability of the mixture and fatigue life and DeMattia cut growth, a method of making a tire using the tire curing bladder, and an improvement to the process of making a tire to extend a pull point of the curing bladder and/or to reduce the curing time for the tire construct.
US09108370B2	Microgravity fabrication and metalization of large, lightweight polymeric bubbles and films for space system applications A method of forming a metalized polymeric bubble in a space, microgravity environment is described. A liquid polymer bubble having a predetermined diameter is formed from a mixture comprising a liquid polymer and at least one of a UV curing material, a stabilizer, a UV absorber, or a surfactant. The liquid polymer bubble is cured with radiation to form a rigid polymer bubble. The rigid polymer bubble is then metalized with a metal to form the metalized polymeric bubble.
US09108362B2	Welding device and method for welding thermoplastic resin articles, and pressing unit for the welding device A welding device includes a compressor configured to compress a welding part and its adjoining surfaces of thermoplastic resin articles (2a, 2b) in directions perpendicular to the axis of a core (1), and a heater, and is configured such that: the surface of the welding part of the thermoplastic resin articles is compressed with a predetermined pressure by the compressor, the compression of the thermoplastic resin articles is then continued to extend a compressed region along the axis of the core without changing a relative position between the compressor in the compressed region and the surface of the welding part of the thermoplastic resin articles, the welding part of the thermoplastic resin articles is heated and welded by the heater, and after the welding, the pressure applied by the compressor is lowered to stop the compression of the thermoplastic resin articles such that the thermoplastic resin articles fitted on the core can be taken out of the welding device.
US09108358B1	System for real time monitoring for defects in an object during three-dimensional printing using a terahertz sensor An apparatus detects defects in an object during three-dimensional printing of the object. The apparatus uses a terahertz sensor to generate data corresponding to the thickness of an object being formed at a plurality of locations on the surface of a layer of the object. These thickness data are compared to thickness data for locations of the corresponding layer from a previous build of the object. If a difference in thickness exceeds a predetermined threshold, a defect is detected.
US09108355B2	Method for producing surface sheet using emboss roller An emboss roller is provided that can give projecting-and-recess embosses to a surface sheet while uniform fiber density is realized through in an emboss roller which has a first emboss roll and a second roll formed as a set and gives projecting-and-recessed embosses by passing a surface sheet between these emboss rolls, and on the surface of the first emboss roll, a projecting portion projecting outward from a reference surface with the reference surface as a boundary and a recess portion recessed from the reference surface are provided, and the smooth reference surface is present in the periphery of the projecting portion and the recess portion, and on the surface of the second emboss roll, a projecting portion projecting outward from the reference surface with the reference surface as a boundary and meshed with the recess portion of the first emboss roll and a recess position recessed from the reference surface and meshed with the projecting portion of the first emboss roll are provided, and the smooth reference surface is present in the periphery of the projecting portion and the recess portion.
US09108354B2	Process for de-airing material in an extruder that includes a vent block An extruder for feeding material and for removing gas from the fed material. The extruder includes a vent block positioned between a first and second auger. The vent block including a vent cavity having a feed end and an exit end, an inner feed ring that partially extends into said vent cavity at the feed end of the vent cavity, and a screw element rotatably positioned in the vent cavity. A front portion of the outer ring is longitudinally aligned with or overlapping the front end of the inner feed ring. The outer ring forms at least one gap or opening at or adjacent the feed end of the vent cavity to enable gas to flow out of the vent cavity as material is moved though the vent cavity from the feed end to the exit end by the screw element.
US09108349B2	Profiled extrusion replication A profiled extrusion replication process is disclosed that includes steps of (a) extruding a molten material through an extrusion die having at least one profiled die lip to form a molten extrudate having first and second major extrudate surfaces and having a first structural feature in the first major extrudate surface; (b) bringing the molten extrudate into contact with a tool surface comprising one or more second structural features so as to cause a portion of the first structural feature in the first major extrudate surface to contact the one or more second structural features on the tool surface; and (c) cooling the molten extrudate to provide the structured film. Structured films and apparatus for making structured films are also disclosed.
US09108346B2	Method of forming insulating articles with reduced thickness variation In one or more embodiment, a method is provided for forming an insulating article from an insulating material having a first thickness, the method including the step of: compressing the insulating material to form a compressed insulating material having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness; and subsequent to the step of compressing, subjecting the compressed insulating material to a vacuum to form the insulating article.
US09108345B2	Extruding device An extruding device includes an extruder cylinder, a screw, and a rotary drive for the screw. To facilitate installation and removal of the assemblies of the extruding device, the screw end facing the rotary drive does not protrude during operation into bearings provided between the extruder cylinder and rotary drive, particularly not into a thrust bearing.
US09108344B2	Molded article transferring device and blow molding device In an embodiment, an injection stretch blow molding device includes an injection molding section that produces N (N is an integer equal to or larger 2) preforms by injection molding, a cooling section that subjects the N preforms transferred from the injection molding section to forced cooling, a heating section that continuously transfers and heats the N cooled preforms, and a blow molding section that subjects the N heated preforms to stretch blow molding in n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2) operations, the blow molding section simultaneously stretch blow molding M (M=N/n, M is a natural number) preforms among the N preforms into M containers.
US09108341B2	Compression molding apparatus and molding die Disclosed are a compression molding apparatus and a molding die, whereby efficient hot-molding is performed. The compression molding apparatus performs a molding by providing a raw material into the molding die, and applying heat and pressure to the material. The apparatus is provided with: a first molding die, which forms a molding frame that surrounds a region where the raw material is compression-molded; a second molding die, which compresses the raw material provided into the molding frame; and a heat source section, which supports and heats the second molding die. The second molding die has: a first heat pipe, which has one end positioned on the heat source section side, and the other end positioned on the side of a pressing surface that presses the raw material; and a heat insulating layer, which wraps the first heat pipe along the longitudinal direction of the first heat pipe.
US09108340B2	Process for manufacturing a resulting multi-layer pharmaceutical film The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. The films contain a polymer component, which includes polyethylene oxide optionally blended with hydrophilic cellulosic polymers. Desirably, the films also contain a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent with no more than a 10% variance of the active agent pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent per unit area of the film.
US09108338B2	Methods and systems for thermal forming an object A method and system for thermal forming an object. A mold is provided, a shape of which corresponds to a desired shape of the object. A material is inserted into a heating area, and the material is heated using a plurality of independently controllable heat sources that heat different areas of the material. The heated material is then disposed over or into at least a portion of the mold so as to deform the material. The deformed material may then be trimmed so as to form the object.
US09108335B2	Material surface distressing blade A blade including a body has a front surface and a curved back cutting surface. The front surface has a mount angle relative to a material surface of a material facing the back cutting surface. The back cutting surface has a substrate clearance angle relative to the material surface. In response to at least one of the blade and the material surface being brought into cutting contact and moved relative to each other, a resulting portion of the material surface has a distressed appearance.
US09108332B2	System, kit and/or method of decorating a paperboard sheet A display system or kit for displaying lights on a paper board product. In one embodiment, the invention can be a display system comprising: sheet of paperboard having a plurality of holes extending from a front surface to a rear surface of the paperboard; a light assembly comprising a string of lights and a controller comprising an internal power source, the string of lights comprising a plurality of light modules arranged in a spaced apart manner along a length of wire, each of the light modules comprising a light portion capable of being alternated between an illuminated state and a non-illuminated state via the controller; and the light portions of the string of lights extending through the holes of the paperboard so as to protrude from the front surface of the paperboard, the wire of the light assembly located adjacent the rear surface of the paperboard.
US09108331B2	Cutting of preforms prior to RTM injection by means of a water jet and cryonics A device for cutting a fibrous preform, for production of a part made of a composite material by injection of resin under vacuum. The device includes a die for receiving the preform, on which a template of outer edges of the part is referenced, a mechanism cutting outer edges of the preform according to the template, and a mechanism for cooling the preform that is suitable for solidifying a liquid forming a substrate for the preform.
US09108326B2	Cutting unit with guard teeth and hair-cutting device To minimize the risk for injuries due to hooked hair catching teeth, but still have a reasonable hair-cutting efficiency, a cutting unit for a hair-cutting device having two blades moving relatively to each other with at least one of the blades being toothed is proposed, wherein at least some teeth have a larger cross-sectional area at their free end than at their end making the junction with the blade, wherein the larger cross-sectional area is 0.3 mm2 or more and wherein the shape of the larger cross-sectional area is such that the tooth surface oriented to face the surface with hair to be cut when cutting has a larger distance to the middle axis than the equivalent surface of the blade-side-end.
US09108325B2	Electric shaver An electric shaver includes: a main body; an outer blade provided to an end of the main body and having a blade hole defined by a bar; and an inner blade provided inward of the outer blade and configured to reciprocate in a longitudinal direction of the outer blade to cut hair in the blade hole with the outer blade. The bar has a hair raising portion coming in contact with hair upon movement of the outer blade on a skin surface to raise hair up from the skin surface. A contact pressure on the skin surface to be exerted by the outer blade in a first portion of the outer blade is greater than that in a second portion of the outer blade. Hair raising performance in raising hair up from the skin surface in the first portion is smaller than hair raising performance in the second portion.
US09108324B1	Pin cutter A pin cutter that includes a housing having at a proximal end thereof a grip, an actuator handle supported at the housing, a pair of elongated blades that define at a distal end thereof a set of cutting jaws, a ramp mechanism secured with the actuator handle for operating proximal ends of the blade member, a hollow shaft extending through the housing, the ramp mechanism supported about the hollow shaft, and a biasing spring disposed about the hollow shaft.
US09108321B2	Motion prediction control device and method (A) One or both of an object and a robot are measured by measuring units to acquire sensor information. (B) The internal state of one or both of the object and the robot is predicted and updated by a state estimation unit on the basis of the sensor information. (C) The internal state is stored by a data storage unit. (D) The robot is controlled by a robot control unit. At (B), the internal state is updated by the state estimation unit at an arbitrary timing that is independent of the control cycle of the robot. At (D), a prediction value necessary for controlling the robot is calculated by the robot control unit at a control cycle on the basis of the latest internal state stored in the data storage unit.
US09108320B2	Suction structure, robot hand and robot A suction structure includes a fixing base, a pad fixed to the fixing base and a seal member arranged between the pad and the fixing base. The pad includes a contact portion arranged to make contact with a target object to be sucked, a space surrounded by the contact portion, a suction hole through which the space communicates with a vacuum source via the seal member, and one or more support portions fixing the pad to the fixing base. Each of the support portions is arranged on an axis of tilting movement, and being provided with a twist portion for supporting the contact portion such that the contact portion makes the tilting movement about the axis.
US09108319B2	Electric suction cup A suction cup assembly has a housing with an actuator in the housing. A flexible cup is coupled with the housing. The actuator movement causes the flexible cup to move between at least two positions. In a first position, the flexible cup moves into an increased volume position. In a second position, the flexible cup moves into at least a neutral volume position. In the increased volume position, the flexible cup seals with a surface. In the neutral volume position, the flexible cup releases from the surface.
US09108318B2	Switching control of an instrument to an input device upon the instrument entering a display area viewable by an operator of the input device An operator telerobotically controls instruments to perform a procedure on an object at a work site while viewing real-time images of the work site on a display screen. An assistant controls movement of another instrument towards or away from the work site to relieve the operator from such task. Control of the instrument is automatically switched from the assistant to the operator upon the working end of the instrument entering the view on the display screen.
US09108314B2	Reconfigurable lithographic structures A lithographically structured device has an actuation layer and a control layer operatively connected to the actuation layer. The actuation layer includes a stress layer and a neutral layer that is constructed of materials and with a structure such that it stores torsional energy upon being constructed. The control layer is constructed to maintain the actuation layer substantially in a first configuration in a local environmental condition and is responsive to a change in the local environmental condition such that it permits a release of stored torsional energy to cause a change in a structural configuration of the lithographically structured device to a second configuration, the control layer thereby providing a trigger mechanism. The lithographically structured device has a maximum dimension that is less than about 10 mm when it is in the second configuration.
US09108312B2	Multi-stage transmission for a power tool A multi-stage planetary transmission includes a transmission housing and a first planetary stage at least partially positioned in a transmission housing. The first planetary stage includes a first stage ring gear, a first stage carrier, and a plurality of first stage planet gears supported by the first stage carrier. A motor output pinion is engaged with each of the first stage plant gears. The transmission further includes a second planetary stage positioned downstream of the first planetary stage to receive torque from the first planetary stage and a shift mechanism operable to move the first stage ring gear between a first position, in which the first stage ring gear is rotatably fixed relative to the transmission housing for enabling the first planetary stage, and a second position, in which the first stage ring gear is coupled for co-rotation with the first stage carrier for disabling the first planetary stage.
US09108307B2	Apparatus including powered tool configured to fasten fastener to assembly An apparatus includes a powered tool configured to fasten a fastener to an assembly. The powered tool includes a fastener-driving assembly configured to selectively operatively engage the fastener. The fastener-driving assembly is also configured to selectively transmit a fastening force to the fastener. The powered tool also includes a fastener-engagement assembly configured to permit operative engageable access between the fastener-driving assembly and the fastener. For a case where the fastener-engagement assembly permits operative engageable access between the fastener-driving assembly and the fastener, the fastener-driving assembly may operatively engage the fastener, and the fastener-driving assembly may transmit the fastening force to the fastener.
US09108306B2	Machine tool having a spindle driven by a drive device Disclosed is a machine tool having a spindle driven by a drive device, the spindle having a receiving device on its free end for a tool or a tool holder, an input part being provided in the drive train of the drive device, the input part transferring a torque having a defined play in the direction of rotation via drivers to an output part which is joined in a rotationally fixed manner to the spindle, while a torque acting from the spindle in the direction of the drive device and exceeding a torque on the input side is supported on the housing of the machine tool via clamping surfaces on the periphery of the output part, via clamping elements and via a locking ring having a hollow cylindrical surface. The output part is a driving profile having two or more axially parallel planes, of which a first part acts as clamping surfaces and a second part acts as driving surfaces which cooperate with the drivers of the input part.
US09108302B1	Interchangeable head wrench assembly An interchangeable head wrench assembly is provided for securing a selectable engagement head to a handle to facilitate turning or twisting an object or holding an object in place. The assembly includes a handle having an elongated gripping section and a head engagement section coupled to and extending from the gripping section. An aperture extends through the head engagement section. A plurality of interchangeable attachment heads are provided each having a seat portion complimentary to the aperture extending through the head engagement section of the handle. The seat portion is insertable into the aperture whereby each attachment head is restricted from twisting within the aperture and may be used to perform a desired task.
US09108298B2	Method of treating surface of mold and mold having surface treated by said method Provided is a method of treating a surface of a mold to achieve good demoldability and capable of preventing wearing of the mold by avoiding load concentration on one part of the surface of the mold. After a first blasting is performed on the surface of the mold to remove a hardened layer produced on the surface and/or to adjust the surface roughness, a second blasting is performed to create fine irregularities on the surface. Then, an elastic abrasive in which abrasive grains are carried on an elastic body, or a plate-like abrasive having a planar shape with a maximum length that is 1.5 to 100 times the thickness thereof, is ejected onto the surface of the mold at an inclined ejection angle such that the abrasive is caused to slide along the mold surface to flatten peaks of the irregularities created on the mold surface.
US09108295B2	Blasting metallic implants with titanium oxide A method of processing a surface of a metallic implant, such as a dental implant, to provide a desirable surface roughness, comprising subjecting the metallic implant to blasting with particles of one or more titanium oxides, including at least one non-stoichiometric titanium oxide, the particles having a compact morphology and a particle size in the range of from 1 to 300 μm. The resulting implant surface showed unexpectedly high retention strength after implantation in bone.
US09108293B2	Method for chemical mechanical polishing layer pretexturing A method for pretexturing the polishing surface of a chemical mechanical polishing layer, comprising providing a chemical mechanical polishing layer having a polishing surface; providing a belt sanding machine; feeding the chemical mechanical polishing layer through a gap between a transport belt and a calibrating sanding belt of the belt sanding machine; and, wherein the polishing surface comes into contact with the calibrating sanding belt; wherein the thickness of the polishing layer is reduced.
US09108289B2	Double-side polishing apparatus A wafer polishing apparatus configured to polish simultaneously both surfaces of a wafer by pressing and rubbing the wafer, while holding the wafer with: a lower turn table having a flat polishing-upper-surface rotationally driven; an upper turn table having a flat polishing-lower-surface rotationally driven, the upper turn table being arranged with facing to the lower turn table; and a carrier having a wafer-holding hole for holding the wafer, wherein the polishing is performed while measuring a thickness of the wafer through a plurality of openings provided between a rotation center and an edge of the upper turn table or the lower turn table, and switching a polishing slurry with a polishing slurry having a different polishing rate during the polishing of the wafer. As a result, the wafer polishing apparatus can manufacture a wafer having a high flatness and a high smoothness at high productivity and high yield.
US09108288B2	Methods of removing electrical runout in a machine shaft surface A method of removing electrical runout from a measurement surface of a rotatable machine shaft is disclosed. The method includes providing a sensor adjacent to the measurement surface of the rotatable machine shaft, rotating the rotatable machine shaft, measuring a combined runout of the measurement surface, determining an angular location of one or more local valleys on the measurement surface, and re-working the measurement surface at the angular location of the one or more local valleys. Re-work may be by polishing at the one or more local valleys. Various alternative methods are disclosed, as are other aspects.
US09108285B2	Cord clamp current sensor for dust collector A dust collection system includes a sensor body, a selection circuit, a detection circuit, and a motor control circuit. The sensor body detachably encircles a cord supplying power to a power tool. The cord includes a neutral conductor and a hot conductor. The sensor body houses sensors that, in response to current flow through the cord, generate sensor signals. The selection circuit generates a positive output signal in response to the sensor signals and generates a negative output signal in response to the sensor signals. The detection circuit generates a current detection signal in response to a comparison of the positive and negative output signals with a threshold. The motor control circuit selectively turns on a motor of the dust collection system in response to the current detection signal.
US09108281B2	Multi-spindle fastening system A fastening system includes a housing and a plurality of spindles. The plurality of spindles are not fixedly attached to the housing. The fastening system has a first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is moveable parallel to the first axis. The fastening system also has a second axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is also moveable parallel to the second axis. A template member is configured to locate the plurality of spindles, and is not permanently fastened to the housing.
US09108278B2	Method of using and renovating a disk from a stack of disks of a vehicle brake The invention relates to a method of using and renovating a disk (9) from a stack of disks (7) of a vehicle brake, the method comprising the steps of using the disk during a plurality of lives and of compensating for loss of thickness after each life by assembling the disk with a complementary portion.
US09108275B2	Bi-material strip and a method of bonding strips of different materials together A continuous hot bonding method for producing a bi-material strip with a strong bond therebetween is provided. The method comprises sanding a first strip formed of steel; and applying a layer of first particles, typically formed of copper, to the sanded first strip. The method next includes heating the first strip and the layer of the first particles, followed by pressing a second strip formed of an aluminum alloy onto the heated layer of the first particles. The aluminum alloy of the second strip includes tin particles, and the heat causes the second particles to liquefy and dissolve into the melted first particles. The first particles and the second particles bond together to form bond enhancing metal particles, which typically comprise bronze.
US09108274B2	Method for the production of a piston A piston may include a piston upper part and a piston lower part. The piston upper part may be welded via a contact surface with the piston lower part forming a cooling duct therebetween. The cooling duct may define an inlet opening and an outlet opening extending from the piston lower part in the cooling duct. A welding bead may be formed within the cooling duct at each of the inlet opening and the outlet opening.
US09108269B2	Method for manufacturing light-absorbing substrate and method for manufacturing mold for making same A method for manufacturing a light-absorbing substrate having a surface with depressions and projections comprises a first step of irradiating a substrate with a laser light so as to form a plurality of modified regions arranged two-dimensionally along a surface of the substrate within the substrate and cause at least one of each modified region and a fracture generated from the modified region to reach the surface of the substrate and a second step of etching the surface of the substrate after the first step so as to form depressions and projections on the surface of the substrate.
US09108266B2	Welded component, a welded gas turbine component, and a process of welding a component A welded component, a welded gas turbine component, and a process of welding a component are disclosed. The welded component includes a first alloy, a second alloy, and a weld positioned between the first alloy and the second alloy. The weld is formed by a first shim and a second shim being beam welded.
US09108263B2	Welding power source with automatic variable high frequency A high frequency power source configured to provide a variable voltage output is described such as for use in welding systems. The high frequency power source charges a capacitive storage device. A transformer having a primary winding coupled to the output of the high frequency power source and establishing a resonant frequency signal with the capacitive storage device, and a secondary winding coupled to the welding power supply, superimposes the resonant frequency signals onto the welding power signal of the welding power supply during periods of the resonant rings. By varying the voltage output from the high frequency power source, the high frequency energy delivered to the welding torch can be optimized for a variety of welding applications.
US09108261B1	LED lighting heat sink and housing construction made by oven brazing technique A method of assembling a light fixture includes positioning a first and a second portion of a light fixture adjacent one another. The method includes applying a brazing material between these portions and fastening the portions together with a coupling device, wherein one or more gaps are formed therebetween the portions. The method includes pre-heating the portions and the brazing material to a first temperature and placing them into a molten salt bath, wherein the brazing material flows into the gaps. The method includes cooling the fastened portions to form a metallurgical bond therebetween. The fixture includes a base, a manifold chamber, and a plurality of structures extending from a second surface of the base to the chamber, which defines a manifold therein. The base includes one or more openings extending therethrough. Each structure defines a wire way that is in communication with the chamber and one or more openings.
US09108259B1	Screw rod forming machine A screw rod forming machine includes a base unit, a straight moving unit, a lateral moving unit, a spindle unit, a platform, a clip unit, a lifting/lowering unit, a second processing unit, and a front/back moving unit. The second processing unit includes a power unit and a second processing knife tool moving in an up/down direction by the lifting/lowering unit. The front/back moving unit is disposed between the straight moving unit and the lifting/lowering unit, and includes a first sliding engagement part disposed on the straight moving unit, a second sliding engagement part disposed on the lifting/lowering unit, and a first power unit. The first and the second sliding engagement parts are slidably engaged with each other. The lifting/lowering unit moves along the first sliding engagement part by the first power unit.
US09108258B2	Method and tool for manufacturing face gears A cutter disk having cutting blades oriented on its circumference with the cutting edges of the blades oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cutter disk thereby representing a plane which can be oriented to a work piece (e.g. face gear) under an angle equal to the pressure angle of the mating face gear set's pinion, and, which can be rotated around a virtual pinion axis to generate a tooth flank on the work piece.
US09108256B2	Apparatus for broaching repair of turbine rotor steeples A broaching apparatus (200, 400) includes; a broach (300, 600) having a cross-section corresponding to a geometry of slot (115) between adjacent steeples (110) of a turbine rotor (100), and a mechanism (210, 220, 230, 410, 420, 430) which moves the broach (300,600) through the slot (115) in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of extension of the slot (115).
US09108254B2	Pin miller inserts and a cutter using same An indexable hexahedral cutting insert has opposing top and bottom abutting faces, opposing rake faces connecting to opposing side faces, and a central hole passing through the abutting faces. Each rake face is wider in the top-to-bottom direction at a different one of the side faces. Arcuate corner portions with one-directional curvature are formed along intersecting portions between the abutting faces and the side faces. Each abutting face has first and second wedge-shaped inclined planes adjoining and inclining toward corresponding first and second rake faces. Each inclined plane has a base side at a cutting edge formed at the border with one of the rake faces, and a width which gradually increases from one corner portion to the opposite corner portion along the abutting face. Each corner portion has an associated inclined arcuate surface adjacent to the wide end of the wedge-shaped inclined planes.
US09108252B2	Modular drill with diamond cutting edges A modular drill for machining applications includes a central pilot drill made of cemented carbide and outboard radial inserts having cutting edges with a diamond surface. Additionally, the diamond surface associated with the cutting edges includes indicia identifying each cutting edge, such that indexing of the inserts is made easier. To ensure the indicia withstands the harsh machining environment, the indicia is laser etched onto the diamond surface of the insert.
US09108250B1	Adjustable bushing assemblies An apparatus, system, and method for creating final openings in a part having initial openings using an alignment system. In one illustrative embodiment, the alignment system comprises a structure having a plurality of openings and a plurality of bushing assemblies. Each of the plurality of bushing assemblies is associated with one of the plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of bushing assemblies comprises a first element, a second element, and a core element located between the first element and the second element. The core element has at least two rotational degrees of freedom and at least two translational degrees of freedom when a bushing assembly is in a free state and zero degrees of freedom when the bushing assembly is in a fixed state.
US09108244B2	Immersion heater for molten metal The invention relates to a device for heating molten metal by the use of a heater that can be immersed into the molten metal. This immersion heater includes an outer cover formed of one or more materials resistant to the molten metal in which the immersion heater is to be used, and a heating element inside of the outer cover, where the heating element is protected from contacting the molten metal.
US09108242B2	Grain refiners for steel-manufacturing methods and use The present invention concerns a new type of grain refiners for steel, in the form of a particulate composite material, containing a high volume fraction of tailor-made dispersed particles, with the purpose of acting as potent heterogeneous nucleation sites for iron crystals during solidification and subsequent thermo-mechanical treatment of the steel. The material comprises a position of particles of XaSb or XaOb and the element(s) X, where X is one or more elements selected from the group Ce, La, Pr, Nd, Y, Ti, Al, Zr, Ca, Ba, Sr, Mg, Si, Mn, Cr, V, B, Nb, Mo and Fe, and S is sulphur, (O is oxygen), wherein said material additionally contains oxygen, sulphur, carbon and nitrogen, wherein the sulphur (or oxygen) content is between 2 and 30% by weight of said material, while the total content of oxygen (or sulphur), carbon and nitrogen and said other elements selected from the group X is between 98 and 70% by weight of said material, and the said material contains a high volume fraction of finely dispersed XaSb or XaOb particles embedded in a metallic matrix X. The invention further concerns methods for production and use of the composite material.
US09108239B2	Sheet material having concave-convex section, and laminated structure and vehicle panel using the same Within an area of substantially regular hexagons arranged at regular intervals on an imaginary reference plane, a sheet material includes a concave-convex section (20) having a basic pattern in which one first region (A1) is surrounded by six second regions (A2). This basic pattern repeats in regular intervals in lateral and longitudinal directions of the sheet material. The concave-convex section includes first protruding portions (21) and second protruding portion (22), which protrude in opposite directions from each other in the thickness direction in the first regions and the second regions, respectively. The first and second protruding portions may have a hexagonal pyramidal shape or a truncated hexagonal pyramidal shape.
US09108227B2	Fastenable conduit for breathable gas delivery A fastenable air delivery conduit includes a body portion having a supply end and a delivery end and a fastener that substantially extends from the supply end to the delivery end. The fastener, when engaged, forms the body portion into a fastened configuration, and when disengaged, forms the body portion into an unfastened configuration. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis when in the fastened configuration, and the fastener extends from the source end to the delivery end of the body portion at an angle that is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the conduit.
US09108226B1	Cleaning attachment for handheld rotary tool A cleaning attachment configured for mounting a conventional household sponge to the chuck of a cordless electric screwdriver. The cleaning attachment relieves a person of the manual labor involved in scrubbing a surface with a sponge by hand. The cleaning attachment also eliminates the need to purchase a specialized sponge that is designed and sold specifically to operate in conjunction with a rotary tool. The sponge can be easily dismounted, flipped over, and reattached for continued use.
US09108211B2	Vibration systems and methods In one arrangement, a vibration system includes a vibratable plate, a support member surrounding the vibratable plate, and a vibration-inducing member surrounding the support member. The vibration-inducing member is configured to radially expand and contract against the support member so as to produce axial vibration of the vibratable plate. In another arrangement, the vibratable plate has an outer circumference; a tubular member is concentrically disposed about the outer circumference of the plate, and an annular vibration-inducing member is concentrically disposed about the outer circumference of the tubular member. The vibration-inducing member is preferably a piezoelectric ring that is radially expandable and contractable against the wall of the tubular member to cause the plate to vibrate in the axial direction.
US09108209B2	Sprinkler system with blowout feature A sprinkler system and sprinkler system module having a blowout subsystem for automatically clearing a sprinkler feed pipe of water, and also without first needing to bleed off system pressure.
US09108206B1	Water control system for sprinkler nozzle A sprinkler. A stationary base includes a turbine to drive an upper housing. A plurality of sprinkler nozzle assemblies mounted on the upper housing include low voltage solenoids that are energized via slip ring contacts, with a power discontinuous slip ring located on the base. When powered, the solenoids open to allow water to be directed from the nozzle in the sprinkler nozzle assembly. the nozzles are sized, shaped, and directed to apportion water as needed to provide average water quantities amongst parts of irregularly shaped parcels.
US09108204B1	Centrifuge with continuous fluid flow for containers A centrifuge includes a container and at least one drive for rotating the container about its own axis and revolving the container about an axis of revolution and through a plane of revolution. At least one conduit extends from the container to a first or second side of the plane of revolution. The direction of rotation of the container is according to the left hand rule if the conduit extends to the first side of the plane of rotation, and according to the right hand rule if the conduit extends to the second side of the plane of rotation. The frequency of the container rotation is equal to the frequency of the container revolution. A centrifugal separator and a method for centrifuging a liquid are also disclosed. The invention provides for continuous centrifugation while prevent conduits into the container from getting tangled.
US09108199B2	Automatic test tube recapper An automatic test tube recapper is presented that is capable of recapping thousands of test tubes per day. Specially designed caps are poured into an upper triangular shaped hopper. The randomly oriented caps are transported by a pair of belts to an upper slide. Misaligned caps are rejected and fall back into the hopper, while properly aligned caps slide down the slide to a cap catch, one at a time. A hammer shaft then drives the cap into the top of the test tube until the cap is firmly seated. The hammer shaft reverses, which withdraws the shaft upwards. As the hammer shaft moves upwards, it triggers a pair of arms that allows another cap to fall into the cap catch. A conveyor also automatically moves the next uncapped test tube under the cap. The cycle then repeats itself.
US09108198B2	Microfluidic apparatus Provided is a microfluidic apparatus that is mounted on a rotation driver and induces a flow of a fluid due to a centrifugal force, the microfluidic apparatus including: a separation unit that separates a target cell from a sample; a recovery chamber that is connected to the separation unit through a recovery channel and accommodates the target cell obtained by the separation; and an inclined portion that is disposed in the recovery chamber and tilted toward a bottom of the recovery chamber along a direction of the centrifugal force.
US09108196B1	Method and apparatus for control of fluid flow or fluid suspended particle flow in a microfluidic channel Fluid is flowed into an inlet channel of a microfluidic pathway at a flow rate, the microfluidic pathway including a first and second outlet channels fluidically connected to the inlet channel. A first cavitation bubble is created within the first outlet channel to block fluid flow out of the first outlet channel. A second cavitation bubble is created within the second outlet channel to block fluid flow out of the second outlet channel. Creation of the second cavitation bubble is initiated during or after the first cavitation bubble dissolves such that the flow rate is maintained.
US09108195B2	Microfluidic devices and methods for separating and detecting constituents in a fluid sample Microfluidic devices and methods for using the same are provided. Aspects of the present disclosure include microfluidic devices that include a separation medium having functional groups which covalently bond to one or more analytes of interest, e.g., proteins, in a sample upon application of an applied stimulus, e.g., light. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic and validation assays.
US09108194B2	Method and apparatus for fragmenting nucleic acids Systems and methods include processing devices used to fragment nucleic acids to average nucleic acid sizes ranging from between about 5 kbp and about 20 kbp. A processing device may include an inlet portion and a channel upstream from a shearing region arranged so that a relatively constant pressure is established and maintained (e.g., a pressure that changes by less than about 40%) at an entrance of the shearing region during a majority of sample flow through the shearing region. In some embodiments, after forcing the sample through the shearing region once, the processing device may be taken out of the centrifuge, inverted and placed back into the centrifuge so that the sample is forced through the shearing region again.
US09108191B2	Device and method for the complete uptake of liquids from vessels A device is provided for the complete uptake of liquids from vessels using removal units having removal tips. The removal tips or the vessel bottoms are configured or arranged relative to one another such that the area of the surface of a vessel bottom on which the respective removal tip would touch down, when that removal tip is inserted into the vessel, and the end surface of the removal tip are tilted relative to each another, at least on a portion of the two surfaces. That is to say, the surfaces are not parallel there.
US09108184B2	Catalyst for producing acrylic acids and acrylates The invention is to a process for producing an acrylate product. The process includes the steps of contacting an alkanoic acid and an alkylenating agent over a catalyst composition under conditions effective to produce the acrylate product. The catalyst composition comprises vanadium, bismuth and titanium. Preferably, the catalyst comprises 0.3 wt % to 30 wt % vanadium, 0.1 wt % to 69 wt % bismuth and 0.1 wt % to 61 wt % tungsten, in an active phase.
US09108183B2	Catalysts for the conversion of synthesis gas to alcohols The present application includes alkali metal-promoted trimetallic catalysts for higher alcohol synthesis from synthesis gas, the catalyst comprising a catalyst of Formula (1): A-M1-M2-M3.
US09108181B2	Structurally enhanced cracking catalysts A cracking catalyst contains a substantially inert core and an active shell, the active shell containing a zeolite catalyst and a matrix. Methods of making and using the cracking catalyst are also described.
US09108179B2	Column with heat and/or material exchange packing A column with exchange packing for the exchange of heat and/or of material between a descending liquid and an ascending gas, of the type comprising at least one exchange section comprising several superposed portions of packing, either defined between two liquid distributors or defined between a fluid inlet or outlet and a liquid distributor or between a first fluid inlet or outlet and a second fluid inlet or outlet or comprising a minimum of 2 packing modules and a maximum of 20 packing modules that are superposed, preferably directly, on one another, this exchange section comprising a lower portion and, above that, another portion. It applies particularly to air distillation columns is presented.
US09108178B2	Elongated microcapsules and their formation Elongated microcapsules, such as elongated hydrophobic-core and hydrophilic-core microcapsules, may be formed by pulse stirring an emulsion or shearing an emulsion between two surfaces moving at different velocities. The elongated microcapsules may be dispersed in a coating formulation, such as paint.
US09108176B2	Oxygen scavenging system for a container A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance.
US09108174B2	Vehicle for transportation and agitation of refinery solids waste A vehicle configured to carry solid refinery waste is disclosed. The vehicle includes a mobile tank including a plurality of compartments and at least one buffer disposed between each of the plurality of compartments. The vehicle further includes a plurality of manhole openings on a top wall of the tank, each manhole opening being associated with one of the plurality of compartments and being sized to enable an agitator to pass therethrough. The vehicle also includes a plurality of connectors, each connector being affixed to the mobile tank for movement therewith to selectively secure the agitator and a plurality of fluid valves sized to permit an emulsion of the solid refinery waste and at least one diluent to pass therethrough in flowable form.
US09108173B2	Droplet-generating method and device A droplet-generating device is provided. The droplet-generating device comprises a first microchannel and a second microchannel. The first microchannel includes a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet. The second microchannel crossing over and communicating with the first microchannel at an intersectional region includes a third fluid inlet, a fourth fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a three-way junction and a side wall. The intersectional region is configured between the third fluid inlet and the three-way junction, and the side wall is disposed between the fourth fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and extended downward. A method of producing a droplet is also provided.
US09108166B2	Silica membrane and method for manufacturing the same There is provided a silica membrane 1 formed on a porous substrate. A desorbed ionic strength of water having a temperature of 500° C. in a temperature-programmed desorption analysis of water of the silica membrane is 2,000,000/g. The silica membrane 1 is manufactured by allowing a silica sol having a water concentration of 0.03 to 3 mass % to adhere to a porous substrate by an ethanol solvent, drying the silica sol by sending air having a dew point of −70 to 0° C., and firing the dried silica sol at 200 to 400° C.
US09108165B2	Cell for depolarised electrodialysis of salt solutions The invention relates to a salt solution electrodialysis cell for production of the relevant acids and bases by means of a process with reduced or nil consumption of electrical energy. The cell comprises an anodic chamber fed with hydrogen and a cathodic chamber fed with oxygen or air, provided with the relevant gas-diffusion electrodes; the driving power of the electrodialysis process is given by the oxidation and reduction chemical potentials of hydrogen and oxygen fed to the two chambers.
US09108158B2	Ultrathin, molecular-sieving graphene oxide membranes for separations along with their methods of formation and use Methods for forming an ultrathin GO membrane are provided. The method can include: dispersing a single-layered graphene oxide powder in deionized water to form a single-layered graphene oxide dispersion; centrifuging the graphene oxide dispersion to remove aggregated graphene oxide material from the single-layered graphene oxide dispersion; thereafter, diluting the single-layered graphene oxide dispersion by about ten times or more through addition of deionized water to the graphene oxide dispersion; and thereafter, passing the single-layered graphene oxide dispersion through a substrate such that a graphene oxide membrane is formed on the substrate. Filtration membranes are also provided and can include: a graphene oxide membrane having a thickness of about 1.8 nm to about 180 nm, with the graphene oxide membrane comprises about 3 to about 30 layers of graphene oxide flakes.
US09108157B2	Exhaust treatment device insulation detection system An exhaust after-treatment system including an exhaust passage having at least a first portion and a second portion. An exhaust treatment component may be positioned within the exhaust passage between the first and second portions, and an insulating blanket insulates each of the first portion, second portion, and the exhaust treatment component. Temperature sensors may be positioned at the first portion, the second portion, the exhaust treatment component, wherein each sensor monitors the temperature at its location. A controller may have access to temperature data associated with an insulated exhaust after-treatment system, and the controller compares the monitored temperatures to the temperature data to determine whether a difference exceeding a predetermined threshold exists. If the difference exceeds a predetermined threshold, the controller outputs an error signal identifying particular portions of the exhaust system that are no longer insulated.
US09108156B2	Catalytic converter apparatus A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
US09108150B1	Method and system for water extraction using a floater station In one example, we describe reliable, flexible, low-maintenance, low-overhead, low-cost installation, practical, and easy-to-install structures and components or techniques (methods and systems) for water capture from high humidity sources, e.g., sea or river, for use or consumption by humans, animals, or plants/agriculture/food production. In one example, it is modularized. Thus, it is easier for transportation and maintenance, with less cost and down-time. For example, it can be used in some regions in the Middle East or Africa, with dry land with no or small amount of rain. In one example, we describe the use of renewable energy sources. In one example, we describe the control system for operation of water collection and distribution systems, e.g., for optimization and efficiency or cost. We also describe the mechanisms, techniques, components, and systems to implement various tasks and goals related to these.
US09108149B2	Air dehydrating breather assembly for providing dehumidified air to electrical devices, and related method An air dehydrating breather assembly and method provide dehumidifying air suitable to be supplied into oil expansion vessels used in electrical devices. The air dehydrating breather assembly includes first and second air demoisturizer units respectively associated with two corresponding oil expansion vessels. The first air demoisturizer unit includes a first tank housing moisture absorber and a second tank housing moisture absorber alternatively providing dehumidified air. The second air demoisturizer unit includes a third tank housing moisture absorber providing dehumidified air. Sensors are associated with the first, second and third tanks to detect the level of saturation of their moisture absorbers. An electronic processing unit is operatively associated with the sensors for routing dehumidified air to the associated oil-expansion vessels from the tanks whose moisture absorbers are not saturated.
US09108148B2	Apparatus and method for gas separation Herein disclosed is an apparatus that includes a porous rotor positioned about an axis of rotation and surrounding an interior space, wherein the porous rotor includes sintered metal or ceramic; an outer casing, wherein the outer casing and the porous rotor are separated by an annular space; and a motor configured for rotating the porous rotor about the axis of rotation.
US09108142B2	High capacity solid filtration media A high capacity filtration media, method of preparing the media, and method of treating a fluid stream with the media are provided. The media contain a porous substrate impregnated with high concentrations of a permanganate. Preferably, the media includes a porous substrate impregnated with at least about 8% permanganate by weight. The media can optionally contain sodium bicarbonate. Improved capacity for the removal of undesirable compounds such as ethylene, formaldehyde, hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan are achieved.
US09108141B2	Method and apparatus for purging unwanted substances from air An air filter for purging unwanted substances from air, the air filter comprising: an acid-purging stage, wherein the acid-purging stage comprises an air-permeable skeleton which has an acid-neutralizing substance mounted thereto, wherein the air-permeable skeleton comprises fiberglass fibers, open cell polyurethane foam, etc. and the acid-neutralizing substance comprises sodium bicarbonate, and further wherein the sodium bicarbonate is secured to the fiberglass fibers, open cell polyurethane foam, etc. using an adhesive; and a solvent-purging stage, wherein the solvent-purging stage comprises solvent-purging granules captured between two air-permeable screens, and further wherein the solvent-purging granules comprise activated carbon granules.
US09108137B2	Filter arrangement and method for producing a filter receptacle A filter arrangement has a filter receptacle and a round filter element arranged in the filter receptacle. The filter receptacle has a substantially cylindrical housing part with a cylindrical wall. An inflow opening is arranged in the cylindrical wall. An inflow socket is connected to the inflow opening and adapted to couple a fluid supply line. An axial outflow opening is connected to the cylindrical housing part. The inflow socket has a flow cross-section that widens in a flow direction into an interior of the cylindrical housing part.
US09108128B2	Filter A filter has a filter medium (10) during operation clears fluid, particularly in the form of hydraulic fluid. The filter medium (10) is made of a material such that the potential difference to the fluid to be cleaned is low. The parts of the filter medium (10) have different potentials with respect to each other and/or the fluid to be cleaned such that they cancel each other at least partially, specific dissipation is aspired, or a return of electric charge to the associated filter medium (10) is provided, using a charge equalization situation.
US09108125B2	Filter device A filter device includes a filter housing and a filter element disposed in the filter housing. The filter element is configured to be penetrated by a fuel flow in a radial direction from a raw end to a pure end of the filter element. A water separator is disposed at the pure end of the filter element and extends in an axial direction of the filter element. The water separator has a hydrophobic and annular diaphragm through which fuel can flow from a radially outward to a radially inward direction.
US09108122B2	Process and apparatus for producing diesel A process and apparatus is disclosed for pretreating a hydrocarbon stream in a hydrotreating reactor and separating the diesel materials from the pretreated effluent before the heavier liquid materials are fed to a hydrocracking unit. Thus diesel materials are preserved but recovered along with the hydrocracked effluent. A recovered diesel stream can be sent to a hydrotreating unit to improve its cetane rating.
US09108120B2	Method for cooling and dispersing a carrier gas, and method for vaporizing a carrier gas Provided is a vaporizer that can efficiently cool a carrier gas, improve the effect of preventing a material from being clogged near the outlet port of a gas passage, contribute to prolonging the timing of maintenance and improving operating efficiency, and exert more uniform dispersing effect. A vaporizer includes: a center rod inserted into a carrier gas introduction hole formed in a disperser to form the gas passage in cooperation with the inner wall of the carrier gas introduction hole; a cooling part disposed on the outer circumferential side of the carrier gas introduction hole in the disperser to cool the inside of the gas passage; a cooling member insertion hole formed across almost the entire length of the center rod along the axial direction of the center rod; and a cooling member disposed in the inside of the cooling member insertion hole to cool the center rod.
US09108119B2	Section race track with roll over vehicles The invention entails a modular sectional race track with recreational style racing vehicles, such as four wheel all terrain recreational vehicles. The sectional race course usually has moving obstacles, various obstructions plus the general design of the course track induces the racing vehicles to spin out, tilt over on their side or framework roof and/or rollover completely. The race vehicles have specifically designed roll over frameworks that, with the driver's safety harness fastened, assist the racing vehicles to roll back over on to its drive tires. The racing vehicle may be additionally assisted to roll back over by a driver initiated mechanical righting device. The race tracks' sections can be configured to be sized and shaped for specific race venues. The track sections can be quickly attached, detached and transported as needed.
US09108115B1	Toy responsive to blowing or sound An interactive toy has an outer shell, with a non-reactive portion and a first reactive portion. There is a blow sensor for sensing blowing on the shell by a user or from sound from the user or another toy. A microprocessor processes the blowing or sound and generates instructions to cause operation of the reactive portion of the body. Several toys can be responsive to at least one of the toys or sounds, the responsiveness being generated from the user or from other of the several toys to obtain a multiple reaction of multiple toys as a started from an initial blowing or sound by a user or by a sound generation by of the multiple toys.
US09108113B1	Folding slide The proposed folding slide relates to amusements and is intended for sliding. It includes components stacked one above the other. Any lower component cooperates with the upper component disposed above. They are linked with a fastening member, guiding a sliding of the upper component upon the lower one in a direction within a predetermined distance. The friction coefficient for all component cooperation pairs is equal. The components' top and bottom surfaces are inclined at a predetermined angle to a base surface supporting the slide. The higher the cooperation pair is located, the lesser their inclination angle is. The second type folding slide includes releasable stoppers restricting the fastening member, preventing sliding of the upper component until the lower component completes its sliding. It can be supplemented with a mechanism for pulling the components into their initial position, safety steps with handrails, a lock against spontaneous rolling, a convenient user seat.
US09108108B2	Real-time, contextual display of ranked, user-generated game play advice Management of user-generated and context appropriate game play advice is disclosed. The present invention allows for management of context appropriate game play advice that is complete and up-to-date regardless of when a particular interactive gaming title is released. Game play advice is pervasive and easily accessible to game players in addition to being accurate and credible such that game players can trust or rely upon the rendered advice. The game play advice is displayed in environmental contexts that are appropriate to the advice being displayed.
US09108106B2	Virtual world processing device and method Disclosed are a virtual world processing device and method. By way of example, data collected from the real world is converted to binary form data which is then transmitted, or is converted to XML data, or the converted XML data is further converted to binary form data which is then transmitted, thereby allowing the data transmission rate to be increased and a low bandwidth to be used, and, in the case of a data-receiving adaptation RV engine, the complexity of the adaptation RV engine can be reduced as there is no need to include an XML parser.
US09108104B2	Storage medium having stored therein information processing program, information processing apparatus, information processing system, and information processing method An image including at least a part of a virtual world is generated as a first display image, a first sound created in the virtual world is generated, and a second sound forming a part of the first sound is selected in accordance with a user operation. Then, control is performed such that the first display image is displayed on a first display apparatus. Control is performed such that the generated first sound is output from a first loudspeaker in synchronization with the first display image displayed on the first display apparatus. Control is performed such that the selected second sound is output from a second loudspeaker.
US09108103B2	Snow deflector for skis A snow deflector for skis comprises a structure elongated along the ski, mounted on the top surface of the ski and convex at the top. An implementation with an A-shaped cross-section includes installing a cable between the boot and the ski tip, wrapping fabric over the cable and attaching the fabric to the edges of the ski. Other implementations include forming this convex structure with foam, fiberglass or carbon fibers. Yet another implementation utilizes a frame over which the fabric is draped. Yet another implementation utilizes an inflatable structure.
US09108099B2	Pad cover A cover for a protective sport pad including a cover portion for covering a surface of the pad, and a fastening means for fastening the cover to the protective sport pad. In one form, the protective sport pad is a cricket pad for a lower leg portion of a player, and the cover portion is arranged to cover an exposed surface of the pad. The cover portion may be formed of colored material to change the color of the protective sport pad.
US09108095B1	Game puck with replaceable runners A hockey puck or game puck designed for non-ice street and court play has friction-reducing runners that engage the playing surface, the runners being replaceable without need for tools. The runners, which can have friction characteristics similar to that of traditional non-ice pucks, can easily be replaced by hand when worn or broken, using the same puck body. Multiple sets of runners with different sizes and friction characteristics preferably are provided, the runners being interchangeable as desired. Replacement runners are inexpensive and allow the puck body to be used over a long period of time.
US09108087B2	Remote controlled golf ball marker putting-alignment device A putting alignment device includes a base, a cap mounted to the base for rotation with respect to the base, and alignment indicia on the cap which indicates a target line for putting a golf ball. A remote control unit is coupled in communication to the base to issue instructions to the base. The device includes drive means in the base which rotate the cap with respect to the base in response to a signal communicated from the remote control unit, so as to move the alignment indicia according to instructions carried in the signal from the remote control unit.
US09108085B2	Golf ball having an aerodynamic coating including micro surface roughness Golf balls include: (a) a golf ball having a first set of construction specifications; (b) a coating of the golf ball having an exterior surface and (c) the exterior surface having an enhanced micro surface roughness. The enhanced micro surface roughening affects the aerodynamic properties of the ball as compared to golf balls having the same set of construction specifications but without enhanced micro surface roughness.
US09108081B2	Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus that has: a frame; a curved ramp comprised of a non-articulating, non-pivoting curved member that defines a unitary curved path of travel between a selected forward and selected rearward position; a foot support adapted to travel along the unitary curved path from the selected forward position to the selected rearward position and to travel along the same unitary curved path from the selected rearward position to the selected forward position; and a handle interconnected to the foot support and adapted to move in the same direction, forward or rearward, as the foot support via the interconnection to the foot support.
US09108077B2	Reverse resistance unit mount for a bicycle trainer A bicycle trainer includes a reverse resistance unit mounting arrangement that is configured to increase traction between a bicycle wheel and a resistance unit upon an increase in the speed of rotation of the wheel. The reverse resistance unit mounting arrangement is configured to mount the resistance unit in a suspension-type manner and has an actuator that initially positions the resistance unit against the bicycle wheel. The reverse resistance unit mounting arrangement tends to pivot the resistance unit against the bicycle wheel during use, to automatically bias the wheel toward the resistance unit to prevent slippage between the bicycle tire and the roller of the resistance unit.
US09108076B2	Fire hydrant locking sprinkler cap, hydrant valve seals and lubrication access A method for delivering water through a fire hydrant is described. The method includes unlocking a sprinkler cap control lock on the fire hydrant, removing the sprinkler cap control lock to access the operating nut of the fire hydrant and activating the operating nut to deliver water through the sprinkler ports in at least one cap on the fire hydrant. A fire hydrant with a sprinkler cap having a plurality of sprinkler ports and a sprinkler cap control lock, wherein the sprinkler cap control lock covers and prevents access to the operating nut is also described. Systems and methods for lubricating the operating nut and for improved sealing surfaces in the fire hydrant valves are also described.
US09108074B2	Chemical oxygen generator with core channel tube for an emergency oxygen device Embodiments of the invention relate to a chemical oxygen generator for an emergency oxygen device, comprising an outer housing defining an interior space and comprising an outlet opening, a solid oxygen source within said interior space containing a material which is able to produce oxygen in a chemical reaction. According to embodiments of the invention, a hollow tube within said interior space is embedded in said solid oxygen source.
US09108073B2	Data communication and displays for breathing apparatus facepieces and pressure regulators A respiration system includes a pressure regulator including a housing, an inlet for connection to a pressurized gas comprising oxygen, and a first data communication system, and a respiration facepiece including an interface to which the pressure regulator is removably attachable, at least one seal system to form a sealing engagement with the face of a user to encompass the nose and mouth of a wearer; an inspiration port in fluid connection with the pressure regulator interface and in fluid connection with the interior of the facepiece and at least one display within a volume of sealing engagement with the face of the user that is within the field of view of the user. The pressure regulator interface includes a second data communication system to receive data from the first data communication system to control the at least one display. A sealing attachment may, for example, be formed between the pressure regulator and the interface of the facepiece.
US09108072B2	Building fire escape system and refuge chamber A building fire escape system, comprising an auxiliary descending device, the auxiliary descending device being a sliding pole (6) or a spiral chute (6′), and at least one refuge chamber, the refuge chamber being a fireproof spatial structure integrated with the building. The inside of the refuge chamber is divided into a first space (2) and a second space (3) by fire partitions (1, 4). The first space (2) communicates with the interior space of the building. The second space (3) communicates with the exterior space of the building. The fire partition (4) is provided with a fireproof door (11) connecting the first space with the second space. Any two neighboring refuge chambers are interconnected. The fire partition is provided with an observation window (12). The first space and the second space are provided with an air supply pipe (14) and an air exhaust pipe (15). Disposed at the top of the refuge chamber is a water tank (16) connected to the fire main pipe (17). Drencher devices (9) are disposed in the first space.
US09108070B2	Active agents and their oligomers and polymers Conjugates comprising at least two active agents linked by a diglycolic acid or polyglycol diacid linker are disclosed. The invention also concerns oligomers and polymers of these conjugates and their use in therapeutic and industrial applications for localized, immediate or fast release delivery of an active agent, such as an anti-microbial, anti-infective, or antiseptic agent.
US09108064B2	Method, implantable medical device, and system for determining the condition of a heart valve An implantable medical device has an impedance processor that determines impedance data reflective of the transvalvular impedance of a heart valve of a heart during a heart cycle. The determined impedance data are processed by a representation processor that estimates diastolic and systolic transvalvular impedance representations. A condition processor determines the presence of any heart valve malfunction, such as valve regurgitation andor stenosis, of the heart valve based on the estimated diastolic and systolic transvalvular impedance representations.
US09108063B2	Inductively rechargeable external energy source, charger, system and method for a transcutaneous inductive charger for an implantable medical device A mechanism for transferring energy from an external power source to an implantable medical device is disclosed. A sensor may be used to measure a parameter that correlates to a temperature of the system that occurs during the transcutaneous coupling of energy. For example, the sensor may measure temperature of a surface of an antenna of the external power source. The measured parameter may then be compared to a programmable limit. A control circuit such as may be provided by the external power source may then control the temperature based on the comparison. The programmable limit may be, for example, under software control so that the temperature occurring during transcutaneous coupling of energy may be modified to fit then-current circumstances.
US09108061B2	Linear electrode array to treat mitral regurgitation A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating mitral regurgitation with electrical stimulation. By providing pacing stimulation to a region of the left ventricle in proximity to the mitral valve apparatus in a manner which pre-excites the region during early ventricular systole, a beneficial effect is obtained which can prevent or reduce the extent of mitral regurgitation.
US09108060B2	Neural prosthesis A neural prosthesis includes a centralized device that can provide power, data, and clock signals to one or more individual neural prosthesis subsystems. Each subsystem may include a number of individually addressable, programmable modules that can be dynamically allocated or shared among neural prosthetic networks to achieve complex, coordinated functions or to operate in autonomous groups.
US09108058B2	Transvascular nerve stimulation apparatus and methods A system for stimulating a left phrenic nerve and a right phrenic nerve of a patient includes a signal generator to produce stimulation signals; a lead structure configured for insertion into a venous system of the patient, the lead structure having a plurality of leads to receive stimulation signals from the signal generator; a plurality of second pairs of electrodes on the lead structure proximate a distal portion of the lead structure and configured to receive stimulation signals from at least one of the plurality of leads; a plurality of first pairs of electrodes on the lead structure proximal of the plurality of second pairs of electrodes and configured to receive stimulation signals from at least one of the plurality of leads; and a control system programmed to (a) select a first stimulation pair of electrodes from the plurality of first pairs of electrodes to stimulate the left phrenic nerve, and (b) select a second stimulation pair of electrodes from the plurality of second pairs of electrodes to stimulate the right phrenic nerve.
US09108057B2	Methods of treating medical conditions by transvascular neuromodulation of the autonomic nervous system The present invention is directed to a method for treating a gastrointestinal condition by transvascular neuromodulation of a target site of the autonomic nervous system and preferably a target site in communication with a sympathetic nerve chain. A method for treating a gastrointestinal condition via transvascular neuromodulation incorporating a closed-loop feedback system is also provided.
US09108053B2	Apparatus and methods for rehabilitating a muscle and assessing progress of rehabilitation Apparatus and methods for rehabilitating a muscle are provided including one or more electrodes configured to be positioned in or adjacent to tissue, one or more sensors configured to sense muscle contraction and to generate a sensor signal based on the muscle contraction, and a pulse generator operatively coupled to the one or more electrodes, e.g., via a lead, and having a controller configured to receive the sensor signal and to adjust the stimulation frequency based on the sensor signal to cause the muscle to contract where muscle contraction is smooth and continuous.
US09108052B2	System and method for controlling power based on impedance detection, such as controlling power to tissue treatment devices A system and method of controlling the application of energy to tissue using measurements of impedance are described. The impedance, correlated to the temperature, may be set at a desired level, such as a percentage of initial impedance. The set impedance may be a function of the initial impedance, the size and spacing of the electrodes, the size of a targeted passageway, and so on. The set impedance may then be entered into a PID algorithm or other control loop algorithm in order to extract a power to be applied to a treatment device.
US09108050B2	System for the delivery of proton therapy by pencil beam scanning of a predeterminable volume within a patient A system and a method improve a quality of beam delivery in proton therapy by pencil beam scanning of a predeterminable volume within a patient that minimizes beam position errors. The system has a proton source generating a proton beam, a number of proton beam bending/focusing units, a beam nozzle having an outlet for the proton beam to penetrate the predetermined volume, a beam bending magnet, and a couple of sweeper magnets to sweep the proton beam in both lateral directions. A position-sensitive detector is aligned with the nozzle to control the position of the proton beam and control logic controls the position and the energy of the proton beam and has a beam steering data set. A correction logic is aligned with the control logic for correcting beam position errors by comparing an expected beam position with the actual beam position detected and generates beam position correction data.
US09108049B2	Control unit of radiotherapy apparatus and radiotherapy apparatus controlling method A radiotherapy apparatus controlling method according to the present invention includes controlling an imager driving unit to move an imaging unit to a position, and to image a transmission image by the imaging unit based on a radiation emitted from a first irradiating unit; and controlling the imager driving unit to move the imaging unit to a position, and to image a transmission image based on a radiation emitted from a second irradiating unit. According to such a radiotherapy apparatus controlling method, it is not necessary to separately provide an imaging unit which images the transmission image using a first radiation emitted from the first irradiating unit and an imaging unit which images a transmission image from the radiation emitted from the second irradiating unit, and a radiotherapy apparatus can be manufactured to be cheaper.
US09108046B2	Method of generating and/or providing data for tissue treatment A method of generating and/or providing data (28) for tissue treatment, in particular a tumor treatment, via a low-energy irradiation appliance (10) is described. Herein, the low-energy irradiation appliance (10) has a radiation source (14) for generating soft radiation, preferably of a radiation with a spectrum from 0 to a maximal radiation energy of 100 keV, in particular a radiation with a spectrum from 0 to a maximal radiation energy of 50 keV and an emitting device (15) for emitting the radiation to tissue, which is to be irradiated. The method is characterized by the following steps: physical data of the radiation source (14) is determined directly from leaving the emitting device (15); quality data of the tissue, for example the tumor tissue and/or the tissue (17) in the vicinity of the tumor, is determined; physical property data of the determined tissue is determined in connection with the radiation of the radiation source (14). Data (28) for the tissue treatment, for example the tumor treatment, is generated from the determined data and/or the determined data is provided for generating data for the tissue treatment, in particular tumor treatment.
US09108041B2	Microburst electrical stimulation of cranial nerves for the treatment of medical conditions Disclosed herein are methods for treating a medical condition in a patient using an implantable medical device by applying an electrical signal characterized by having a number of pulses per microburst, an interpulse interval, a microburst duration, and an interburst period to a portion of a cranial nerve of said patient, wherein at least one of the number of pulses per microburst, the interpulse interval, the microburst duration, or the interburst period is selected to enhance cranial nerve evoked potentials.
US09108032B2	Hemostasis valve assembly A valve assembly (10) for controlling a flow of fluid includes a housing (30) having a passageway (33), and a valve sheath (40) disposed interiorly of the housing, at least substantially along the housing passageway. The valve sheath includes a cylindrical valve body (42) having a pair of generally wedge-shaped voids (50A, 52A) formed along opposing longitudinal sides of the valve body. Each of the wedge-shaped voids comprises first and second inwardly-directed sides that converge to define a generally linear edge. The edges are disposed along the valve body in a generally diagonal orientation with respect to a longitudinal axis through the valve body. The respective linear edges are structured and aligned in the valve body to meet along a passageway through the valve body interior in a manner to selectively close the valve body interior passageway, and to yield to permit passage of an interventional device therethrough.
US09108031B2	Connector having a membrane, for connecting a syringe to a container or tubing The invention relates to a device for connecting a syringe to a container or tubing, particularly for connecting a syringe to a container for receiving infusion-, transfusion-, or enteral nutrition solutions and particularly for connecting a syringe to tubing of a blood tube system of an extracorporeal blood treatment device or to tubing for a venous portal. The invention also relates to a container and tubing with such a device. The device according to the invention has a connecting part (2) which connects to the container or the tubing, the connecting part having a recess (3) in which a membrane (12) is arranged, the membrane closing the channel-shaped recess. A hollow body (22) having a syringe (23) is arranged in the recess (3) of the connecting part (2) in such a manner that the membrane (12) is pierced upon connection of the syringe to the connecting part. The device according to the invention is characterized in that the membrane (12) is arranged above the hollow body (22) in the connecting part (2) recess (3), such that upon connection of the syringe to the connecting part, the membrane is pressed onto the tip of the hollow body.
US09108030B2	Fluid delivery catheter with pressure-actuating needle deployment and retraction A fluid delivery catheter that uses micro-needles for fluid delivery though a vessel wall. The catheter may provide fluid delivery therapy for various procedures, such as, for example, delivery of tumescent fluid or renal denervation. The catheter includes an elongate member with deployable and retractable needles disposed about a distal end of the elongate member. The needles may be disposed radially about the distal end and/or along a length of the distal end.
US09108029B2	Recovery catheter assembly and method A recovery device assembly comprises an actuator element and a mechanically radially expandable and contractible recovery device operably connected to the actuator element is provided. The recovery device has proximal and distal toroidal balloon blocking elements and a central portion between the blocking elements. The recovery device is at least partially placeable in a first, radially collapsed configuration and in a second, radially expanded configuration by manipulation of the actuator element. When in the second, radially expanded configuration, the proximal and distal blocking elements have radial dimensions greater than the radial dimension of the central portion thereby at least partially defining a collection chamber at the central portion. Also provided are methods of isolating an organ and recovering blood from an organ that use the recovery device assembly provided.
US09108028B2	Method and apparatus for delivering an agent to a kidney A method is described including introducing a delivery device to a point within a renal artery or a renal segmental artery and delivering a treatment agent from the delivery device according to conditions that create a turbulent blood flow and wherein the treatment agent is capable of inhibiting a biological process contributing to nephropathy. In other embodiments, an apparatus and kit are described including a delivery device for insertion to a point within a renal artery or renal segmental artery and delivery of a treatment agent capable of inhibiting a biological process contributing to nephropathy.
US09108026B2	Spring action medical device A spring action medical device includes a spring that may propel a hammer component in a distal direction when the spring is released from a loaded state. When propelled forward by the spring, the hammer component makes contact with a distal tip of the medical device. The distal tip may then transfer a force to an external object, such as an occlusion in a body lumen.
US09108021B2	Low drag, high pressure septum A septum is disclosed that can be utilized in a catheter assembly to selectively seal an opening in the catheter assembly. The septum has a tube portion and a plug portion. The plug portion has a slit extending through it. The septum can transition from a non-collapsed state to a collapsed state. When the septum is in a non-collapsed state, the plug portion is offset from the tube portion such that some of the length of the slit extends outward from the distal end of the tube portion. When the septum transitions to the collapsed state, the plug portion is moved inward into the internal cavity such that some of the length of the slit may or may not extend outward from the distal end of the tube portion.
US09108019B2	Catheter system A multi-station hydrodynamic catheter includes an outer catheter having a first lumen, the outer catheter having a plurality of orifice stations positioned along a portion of the outer catheter, where each orifice station includes one or more orifices extending from an outer catheter external surface to the first lumen. The multi-station hydrodynamic catheter includes an inner catheter having a second lumen, the inner catheter movable within the first lumen and includes at least one emanator, where the at least one emanator includes one or more fluid delivery ports extending from an inner catheter external surface to the second lumen.
US09108018B2	Methods for fluid flow through body passages A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.
US09108016B2	Breathing apparatus detection and purging Described are methods for safer nitric oxide delivery, as well as apparatuses for performing these methods. The methods may include detecting the presence or absence of a nasal cannula, and stopping the delivery of nitric oxide or providing an alert if the cannula is disconnected. The methods may also include purging the nasal cannula if it is reconnected after a disconnection or if it is replaced by a new cannula. Other methods pertain to automatic purging of the delivery conduit if the elapsed time between successive deliveries of therapeutic gas exceeds a predetermined period of time.
US09108015B2	Nasal delivery devices A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a container-receiving unit comprising a container chamber for receiving a substance-containing container which contains substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the container chamber including an inlet and an outlet; a nosepiece unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet of the container chamber; a mouthpiece unit including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet of the container chamber and through which the subject in use exhales, such as to entrain substance from the container and deliver the same through the nosepiece; and moisture-mitigation means for mitigating an effect of moisture in an exhaled breath on the entrainment of substance from the container, which means are provided, for example, by providing the container in a replaceable container-containing member, by a pressure-sensitive valve which normally closes the fluid connection between the container chamber and the mouthpiece, and a temperature regulator upstream of the container chamber.
US09108014B2	Flexible structure for mask, and method and apparatus for evaluating performance of a mask in use A respiratory mask includes a frame and a flexible structure provided to the frame and adapted to engage a patient's face. The flexible structure includes a chamber filled with a first gel and a second gel that is relatively harder than the first gel. A ratio of height of the first gel to the second gel in a lip region is in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.6.
US09108013B2	Automatic anaesthesia delivery system This invention relates to an improved automatic anaesthesia delivery system comprising: (a) at least one of a bispectral index monitor and an anaesthesia vital sign monitor interfaced with a computer to receive input from patient; (b) at least one pump for controlling delivery of drug based on the feedback from patient; (c) said computer having specific software for controlling said pump(s) and for fine tuning the dosage based on patient's response and requirements.
US09108009B2	System and method for diagnosis and treatment of a breathing pattern of a patient Described is a system including a sensor and a processing arrangement. The sensor measures data corresponding to a patient's breathing patterns. The processing arrangement analyzes the breathing patterns to determine whether the breathing patterns are indicative of a REM sleep state. In another embodiment, the processing arrangement analyzes the breathing patterns to determine whether the breathing patterns are indicative of one of the following states: (i) a wake state and (ii) a sleep state. In another embodiment, a neural network analyzes the data to determine whether the breathing patterns are indicative of one of the following states: (i) a REM sleep state, (ii) a wake state and (iii) a sleep state. In another embodiment, the processing arrangement analyzes the data to determine whether the breathing pattern is indicative of an arousal.
US09108006B2	Medical device with value sensor A RFID comprising a value sensor such as a pressure sensor is integrated with a liquid drug container to enable wireless pressure or other drug relevant parameter value monitoring and code-matching of drug container to a medical delivery device.
US09108001B2	Drug delivery device with piston rod carrying dose markings The present invention relates to a drug delivery (5) comprising a housing (10) with a proximal end (30) and a distal end (22), a cartridge holder (14) adapted to retain a cartridge (16), the cartridge holder (14) comprising an at least partially transparent side wall (36), a piston rod (26), the piston rod (26) being adapted to drive a piston so as to engage the piston (28) into the cartridge (16), anda plurality of symbols (32) on the piston rod (26), the symbols (32) representing dosage information during operation of the drug delivery device (5) and being visible through a window aperture (40) in the housing (10) or in the cartridge holder (14). Furthermore, using a plurality of symbols (32) on a piston rod (26) to represent dosage information during operation of the drug delivery device (5) is disclosed.
US09108000B2	Devices, systems, and methods for auto-retroperfusion of the cerebral venous system Devices, systems, and methods for auto-retroperfusion of the cerebral venous system. In an exemplary embodiment of a catheter for controlling blood perfusion pressure of the present disclosure, the catheter comprises a body having a proximal open end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal open end and the distal end, and a plurality of orifices disposed thereon, each of the orifices in fluid communication with the lumen, at least one expandable balloon, each of the at least one expandable balloons coupled with the body, having an interior that is in fluid communication with the lumen and adapted to move between an expanded configuration and a deflated configuration, and at least one sensor coupled with the distal end of the body, each of the at least one sensors adapted to gather data relating to a fluid flowing through the lumen, wherein the catheter is configured to be coupled to a flow unit for regulating the flow and pressure of a fluid.
US09107998B2	Systems and methods for positioning fluid supply system Fluid supply systems and methods for therapeutic fluid delivery systems, including those used for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems and methods.
US09107995B2	Drug-delivery pumps and methods of manufacture Embodiments of method of manufacturing an implantable pump, including providing an upper layer comprising a dome structure for housing a drug chamber and a cannula in fluid communication with the drug chamber, providing a middle deflection layer adjacent the drug chamber, providing a bottom layer comprising electrolysis electrodes, and bonding the upper layer, middle deflection layer, and bottom layer to form the pump.
US09107993B2	Myocardial drug delivery apparatus and method Embodiments provide apparatus and methods for delivering solid form drug (SFD) to various locations in the body. In one embodiment, the invention provides an apparatus for treatment of arrhythmia comprising a drug delivery member (DDM) coupled to a drug storage device (DSD). The DSD is configured to store and advance SFD (e.g., drug pellets) through the DDM to a target tissue site (TTS) in or on the heart. A drug advancement member may be used to advance the SFD through the DSD. A capture chamber (CC) may be coupled to the DDM. and is configured to be positioned on a heart surface and allow SFD to dissolve to deliver a drug solution to the heart. The DSD can be implanted subcutaneously e.g., in the pectoral area. Embodiments of the apparatus can be used to store and deliver SFD to the heart or other TTS over an extended period of years.
US09107991B1	Breast feeding facilitation assembly A breast feeding facilitation assembly permits discreet delivery of milk from a breast to an infant. The assembly includes a first funnel configured for coupling to a breast. A first hose has a first end coupled to the first funnel. A second end of the first hose is coupled to a pump unit wherein milk from the breast is collected by the pump unit through the first funnel. A dispersal hose has a first end coupled to the pump unit such that milk collected from the breast is dispersed into the dispersal hose. A nipple has a conduit extending through the nipple. A second end of the dispersal hose is coupled to the conduit wherein milk is pumped through the dispersal hose and the conduit by the pump unit.
US09107989B2	Reduced pressure wound dressing having a wound contact surface with columnar protrusions A reduced pressure treatment system includes a distribution manifold having a backing substrate with a first side and a second side and a plurality of protrusions positioned on the first side of the backing substrate. Each of the protrusions includes a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and has a diameter of between about 0.1 and 2.0 millimeters, the backing substrate having a plurality of apertures formed therein to allow fluid communication between the first side and the second side opposite the first side. A reduced pressure source is fluidly connected to the apertures of the backing substrate to deliver the reduced pressure through the apertures, between the protrusions, and to a tissue site.
US09107987B2	Irrigator port for phlegm suction tube A tube coupling of a phlegm suction tube, which is capable of connecting two injectors having different mating structures, includes a tube body and a tube connector. The tube body is hollow and has a coupling end and a check valve. The tube connector is coaxially connected to the coupling end of the tube body and has a joint portion. The joint portion has a passage communicating with the tube body. The check valve flexibly closes the passage from the tube body. A diameter of the passage fits a first injector with a first mating structure, and an outer diameter of the joint portion fits a second injector with a second mating structure.
US09107986B2	Double action infusion pump An infusion system includes a double action infusion pump. The pump includes a cylinder and a reciprocating piston received within the cylinder, the reciprocating piston separating a first pump chamber from a second pump chamber of the cylinder. A reciprocating motor is coupled with the reciprocating piston, and the first and second pump chambers alternate between filling and evacuating conditions with reciprocation of the reciprocating piston through operation of the reciprocating motor, and the speed of reciprocation is varied to provide a continuous output of fluid between the first and second pump chambers. A fluid source and a catheter are optionally coupled with the double action infusion pump. The catheter includes one or more infusion ports near a catheter distal portion, and the one or more infusion ports receive and expel the continuous output of fluid from the double action infusion pump.
US09107983B2	Osteoconductive matrices comprising statins Osteoconductive matrices and methods are provided that have one or more statins disposed therein. The matrices may be injected into a fracture site. The osteoconductive matrices provided allow for sustain release of the statin and facilitate bone formation and repair of the fracture site.
US09107982B2	Cultured tissue transplant device A device for transplanting a graft such as a layer or layers of cultivated, autologous, allogenic or xenogenic cells to cover an accidental or surgical wound. The graft is cultivated and carried on a bed of collagen or other dissolvable or releasable material mounted on a protective substrate molded to conform to the profile of the wounded area and provided with a lateral attachment zone. The device facilitates the graft cultured in vitro to the recipient surface.
US09107977B2	Implant material, implant component, implant component manufacturing method, laser machining method, and laser machining apparatus In a hydroxyapatite to be joined to another hydroxyapatite or a bone by laser machining (machining of the bone and the hydroxyapatite includes irradiation of laser light on the bone and irradiation of laser light on the hydroxyapatite), to prevent occurrence of a fracture in a junction and in a peripheral portion of the junction during laser machining, the present invention provides an optimum weight ratio of a cordierite or quartz glass component mixed in the hydroxyapatite. As a mixing ratio of the cordierite or quartz glass component, the cordierite or quartz glass component is mixed at least at a weight ratio equal to or higher than 25.7%.
US09107975B2	Acidic gases permeated carboxyalkyl starch and alkaline starch extrudates and process for making the same The present disclosure relates to particles comprising carboxyalkyl starch that are permeated with an acidic gas and their uses as absorbent materials. It was discovered that superabsorbent materials could be obtained from carboxyalkyl starch particles permeated with the acidic gas and heated to a temperature of at least 100° C. until they reach an AUL at 0.7 psi. of at least 14 g/g and a CRC of at least 18 g/g. Moreover, it was discovered that the pH of alkaline starch extrudates can be adjusted by permeating particles of the extrudate with the acidic gas even with treating the particles to temperatures less than 100° C. The carboxyalkyl starch particles obtained by the methods described herein are characterized as having intramolecular ester bonds, which are greater in number at the surface of the particle than in the core, and the particles have a greater concentration of cation of the acidic gas at the surface than a the core.
US09107974B2	Honey impregnated composite dressing having super absorbency and intelligent management of wound exudate and method of making same A super absorbent, honey-dosed foam/fiber composite, gap patterned wound dressing, comprising: a patterned foam/fiber composite structure having a gap patterned side and a non-gap patterned side, wherein the patterned side includes a pattern of foam/fiber gaps disposed between foam/fiber areas dosed with honey, where the pattern of foam/fiber gaps is formed by the honey-dosed areas, such that the patterned foam/fiber composite structure includes a layer of super absorbent material located substantially adjacent to the honey-dosed areas; and wherein a wound in contact with the gap patterned side discharges an exudate which substantially collects in the individual ones of the foam/fiber gaps causing honey in the individual ones of the honey-dosed areas to be substantially dispersed throughout a wound treatment zone and a portion of the exudate that is collected in the individual ones of the foam/fiber gaps is transferred to and collected in the super absorbent material.
US09107973B1	Enclosure to disinfect lab coats and other textiles and objects of similar size to lab coats An apparatus for sterilizing and disinfecting medical garments such as lab coats, shoes, and related medical equipment using an electrostatically charged nozzle to deliver high velocity air or steam carrying atomized chemical or antimicrobial treatments. The top chamber is designed to hold a removable supporting member or hanger which is used to hold the garments and equipment being sterilized and disinfected. The top chamber is both electrically and thermally insulated. The bottom chamber is designed to house the various reservoirs, pumps, and generators used to perform the treatment operations. The bottom chamber is a drawer so the reservoirs can easily be refilled and alternative pumps or generators can be installed.
US09107972B2	Cooking device with deodorization A method for deodorizing air in a cooking device including exhausting air containing odor-producing materials from a cooking chamber of the cooking device through a first opening, and selectively deodorizing air passing through the first opening by removing the odor-producing materials.
US09107968B2	Apparatus and method of radiation-based sterilization of container closures A closure sterilization arrangement for container closures comprises a conveying device that conveys the container closures separately along a conveying path so that they avoid touching one another. An irradiation device generates a radiation sterilizing the container closures and acts upon the container closures with the radiation during the conveying thereof by the conveying device. A rotating device rotates the container closures about a pre-set axis of rotation at least for a time period during their conveying by the conveying device. The irradiation device is arranged with respect to the conveying path of the container closures so that the radiation issuing from the irradiation device strikes both an external peripheral wall of the container closures and an internal region of the container closures, and the irradiation device irradiates the container closures from at least two different radiation directions.
US09107965B2	Polypeptides This invention relates to polypeptides which bind to EGFR family receptors and to applications of those polypeptides in medicine, veterinary medicine, diagnosis, diagnostics, and imaging.
US09107964B2	Radioactive fluorine-labeled compound The present invention is a compound represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof. In the formula (1), R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or a hydroxymethyl group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2.
US09107962B2	Anthracycline-antibody conjugates for cancer therapy The invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with the ability to target various antigens. The conjugates contain a targeting antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof and an anthracycline chemotherapeutic drug. The targeting antibody and the chemotherapeutic drug are linked via a linker comprising a hydrazide moiety.
US09107950B2	Systems, methods, and devices for microbubbles A suspension of gas-filled microbubbles can be synthesized by sonicating a lipid solution and a first gas in a reaction volume. The resulting microbubble suspension can be stored for later use, for example, for infusion into a patient for gas delivery thereto. Various techniques can improve the shelf life of the microbubbles. For example, the microbubble suspension can be freeze-dried to remove water and the first gas therefrom while leaving the microbubble shells intact. In an alternative, the microbubble suspension can be frozen. In still another alternative, the microbubble suspension can be formed with a first gas that has a low solubility, thereby creating microbubbles with increased stability. Prior to use, the microbubble suspension can be prepared by exchanging the gas in the microbubble cores, rehydrating, and/or raising the temperature of the stored microbubbles.
US09107948B2	Compounds for diagnosing diseases associated with the expression of MUC5AC The application relates to a compound of general formula (I) below: Signal-Linker-Peptide (I) and to the uses thereof for medical imaging or diagnosis or the preparation of a composition for diagnosis of an MUC5AC pathological condition.
US09107945B2	Methods of purifying anti-interleukin-13 antibodies The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an interleukin-13 antibody, more particularly a monoclonal interleukin-13 antibody, especially a human interleukin-13 monoclonal antibody, to a process for purifying said antibody and to the use of said composition in treating interleukin-13 related disorders, such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, scleroderma, inflammatory bowel disease and Hodgkin's lymphoma, particularly asthma.
US09107944B2	Immunologically modified carbon nanotubes for cancer treatment A method for constructing a compound of immunologically modified nanotubes and method for using the compound to deliver immunoadjuvants to tumor cells and to produce targeted, synergistic photophysical and immunological reactions for cancer treatment. To prepare the immunologically modified nanotubes, carbon nanotubes are dissolved in a solution of glycated chitosan, an immunostimulant, hence using glycated chitosan as a surfactant for rendering the aqueous solution of nanotubes stable. The compound can be used for treatment of cancer. The method includes steps of intratumorally administering immunologically modified nanotubes and administering laser irradiation of the target tumor. The nanotube serves as a carrier to deliver immunoadjuvants to the tumor cells and serves as a light-absorbing agent in a cell body of a tumor in a host. Upon laser irradiation of target tumor cells, immunologically modified nanotubes inside the tumor cells can produce spatially and temporally synchronized photothermal and immunological reactions for cancer treatment.
US09107942B2	Methods of diagnosing and treating fibrosis The present invention is directed to methods of diagnosing and treating a fibrotic condition in a mammalian subject. These methods involve measuring the levels of trimethylation at lysine residue 27 of histone-3 and/or measuring the expression levels of EZH2 or YY-1. Agents useful for treating fibrosis or a fibrotic condition are also disclosed.
US09107941B2	Methods and compositions for reducing L-pipecolic acid effects in animals The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing L-pipecolic acid concentrations and/or effects in animals. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of reducing plasma concentrations of L-pipecolic acid in animals including administering an effective amount of a composition including saponins. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of reducing anorectic effects of L-pipecolic acid in animals including administering an effective amount of a composition including saponins. Other embodiments are also included herein.
US09107937B2	Wound treatments with crosslinked protein amorphous biomaterials Biomaterials and the related methods of making and using biomaterials for wound treatment. The biomaterial defines an amorphous material that is crosslinked with one or more crosslinking agents an includes aggregated complexes having homogenously distributed biocoacervated components. The biocoacervated components include one or more soluble or solubilized primary proteins combined with one or more glycosaminoglycans and one or more biocompatible solvents. The biomaterial can be utilized by administering the biomaterial to a wound.
US09107936B2	Antagonists of GRASP55 for use as a medicament The present invention concerns antagonists of the Golgi reassembly-stacking protein of 55 k Da (Grasp55), for use as a medicament, in particular for use in the treatment of cell adhesion molecules implicated diseases, notably, MCAM or JAMs implicated diseases. According to some embodiments, said antagonists of the Golgi reassembly-stacking protein of 55 k Da (Grasp55) may be used in the treatment of cancer, metastases, and inflammatory diseases. The present invention further provides methods for screening for compounds liable of treating or preventing such diseases.
US09107934B2	MicroRNA as a cancer progression predictor and its use for treating cancer The present invention is based on the findings that a novel function for miR142-3p in the regulation of Sox2, adenylyl cyclase 9 (AC9), and CD133 expressions, and consequently the overall stemness of recurrent GBM cells as well as CSCs, and that miR142-3p modulated tumor-initiating properties in recurrent GBM. The present invention consequently supports the development of novel miRNA-based strategies for brain tumor treatment.
US09107932B2	Methods for treating neural cell swelling A composition comprising a novel Ca2+-activated, [ATP]i-sensitive nonspecific cation (NCCa-ATP) channel is described. The channel is found in mammalian neural cells and exhibits a different sensitivity to block by various adenine nucleotides, and is activated by submicromolar [Ca]i. The NCCa-ATP channel is activated under conditions of ATP depletion, which causes severe cell depolarization, followed by cell swelling. The NCCa-ATP channel is regulated by a sulfonylurea receptor and is inhibited by sulfonylurea compounds glibenclamide and tolbutamide. Methods employing compositions comprising the NCCa-ATP channel to screen for compounds that block the channel and the use of such antagonists as therapeutics in preventing brain swelling and damage are described. In addition, methods employing compositions comprising the Kir2.3 channel to screen for compounds that open the channel and the use of such antagonists as therapeutics in preventing brain swelling and damage are described.
US09107927B2	High-purity large-scale preparation of stannsoporfin Large scale (bulk) compositions comprising high-purity stannsoporfin are disclosed, as well as methods of synthesizing such compositions.
US09107926B2	Mutant selectivity and combinations of a phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor compound and chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer Methods and compositions are provided for treating hyperproliferative disorders in patients with a PI3K inhibitor, GDC-0032 as a single agent or in combination with chemotherapeutic agents.
US09107925B2	Sodium channel blocker for treatment of loss of superficial sensitivity The invention concerns a sodium channel blocker for the treatment of a reduction or loss of superficial sensitivity or sense of touch of a human being or another mammal.
US09107924B2	Inhibitors of Bruton'S tyrosine kinase for the treatment of solid tumors Described herein are irreversible Btk inhibitor compounds, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and disorders characterized by the presence or development of solid tumors.
US09107922B2	Pyrimidinecarboxamide derivatives This disclosure relates to novel HIV integrase inhibitors their derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This disclosure also provides compositions comprising a compound of this disclosure and the use of such compositions in methods of treating HIV infections.
US09107919B2	Pharmaceutical compositions comprising imidazoquinolin(amines) and derivatives thereof suitable for local administration The present invention relates in general to the field of modulators of the innate immune system, particularly to pharmaceutical compositions comprising imidazoquinolin(amines) and derivatives thereof, preferably suitable for local administration, such as, intravesical administration. In addition, the present invention concerns the use of imidazoquinolin(amines) and derivatives thereof for intravesical treatment of bladder diseases, such as, for example, bladder cancer and cystitis. The present invention furthermore comprises methods of treatment for these diseases as well as methods of administration of the inventive pharmaceutical compositions.
US09107918B2	Method for determining sensitivity to irinotecan and use thereof To provide a method for determining the sensitivity of a patient to irinotecan, SN-38, and/or a salt thereof, which method can determine the therapeutic response of the patient and to provide a novel cancer therapeutic means employing the method.The method for determining the sensitivity of a subject to irinotecan, SN-38, and/or a salt thereof includes measuring the expression levels of AMD1 gene, CTSC gene, EIF1AX gene, C12orf30 gene, DDX54 gene, PTPN2 gene, and TBX3 gene in a specimen, and calculating the best tumor response rate (%), overall survival (days), or progression-free survival (days) from formulas (1) to (3).
US09107904B2	Immunostimulatory compositions and methods of use thereof Lipid conjugates for enhanced delivery of cargo to the lymph nodes are disclosed. The lipid conjugates typically include three domains: a lipophilic domain that binds to albumin, a polar block domain, and a cargo such as a molecular adjuvant or immunostimulatory compound (such as an oligonucleotide) or antigenic peptide. Depending on the cargo, the length and compositions of the polar block can be tailored to push the equilibrium toward albumin binding, stable micelle formation, or cell insertion. The conjugates can be administered to a subject, for example, a subject with cancer or an infection, to induce or enhance a robust immune response in the subject.
US09107902B2	Use of VWF stabilized FVIII preparations and of VWF preparations without FVIII for extravascular administration in the therapy and prophylactic treatment of bleeding disorders The present invention relates to the use of von Willebrand Factor (VWF) preparations or of a VWF preparation in combination with coagulation Factor VIII (FVIII) for extravascular administration in the therapy and prophylactic treatment of bleeding disorders.
US09107900B2	Use of dronedarone for the preparation of a medicament for use in the prevention of cardiovascular hospitalization or of morality Methods of using dronedarone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the preparation of a medicament for use in the prevention of cardiovascular hospitalization or of mortality, articles of manufacture and packages related thereto.
US09107898B2	Methods of using low-dose doxepin for the improvement of sleep Methods of preventing early awakenings, and improving sleep efficiency in hours 7 and 8 of a period of sleep, by administration of low doses of doxepin (e.g., 1-6 mg).
US09107893B2	Methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in the treatment of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma The present invention relates to methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in the treatment of Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of an interferon, an arsenic compound and a reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.
US09107892B2	Identification of a novel retrovirus in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia Methods for producing an immune response to a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) virus are disclosed herein. In several examples, the immune response is a protective immune response. In additional embodiments, methods are disclosed for inhibiting an infection with BPH virus, or treating an infection with BPH virus. Also disclosed are methods for detecting presence of BPH virus in a subject. The methods include detecting the presence of one or more BPH virus polynucleotides or polypeptides in a sample from the subject, or presence of at least one antibody that specifically binds to a BPH virus polypeptide.
US09107887B2	Combination of local and systemic immunomodulative therapies for enhanced treatment of cancer A method for the treatment of cancer comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition, or variant of said composition, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a systemic immunomodulatory anticancer agent. A further method for the treatment of cancer comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition, or variant of said composition, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a systemic targeted anticancer agent. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cancer. The intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition can comprise an IL chemoablative agent comprising primarily a halogenated xanthene.
US09107885B2	PRG4 treatment for interstitial cystitis The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing interstitial cystitis in patients via administration of a therapeutically effective concentration of PRG4.
US09107882B2	Hyaluronate compositions The present invention provides compositions suitable for topical administration to a mammalian subject including sodium hyaluronate and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention also provides methods for making and using the same.
US09107875B2	Low antigen-dose immunization for maximizing T-helper cell 1 (Th1) immunity against a pathogen Disclosed are compositions, kits, and methods for inducing an immune response against disease. The dosage of antigen contained or utilized in the presently disclosed compositions, kits, and methods is substantially lower than dosages conventionally used in the field. The compositions, kits, and methods may be utilized to induce a cell-mediated response, such as a T-helper cell response, and/or a humoral response against a pathogen or a disease. In some embodiments, the compositions, kits, and methods may be utilized to induce preferentially a Th1 response versus other types of immune responses such as a Th2 response.
US09107873B2	Immunogenic compositions for the prevention and treatment of meningococcal disease The present invention relates to Neisseria ORF2086 proteins, crossreactive immunogenic proteins which can be isolated from nesserial strains or prepared recombinantly, including immunogenic portions thereof, biological equivalents thereof, antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the foregoing and nucleic acid sequences encoding each of the foregoing, as well as the use of same in immunogenic compositions that are effective against infection by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.
US09107872B2	Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine The present invention is in the field of pneumococcal capsular saccharide conjugate vaccines. Specifically, a multivalent Streptococcus pneumoniae immunogenic composition is provided with various conjugated capsular saccharides from different S. pneumoniae serotypes conjugated to 2 or more different carrier proteins, where the composition comprises serotype 19F capsular saccharide conjugated to diphtheria toxoid (DT) or CRM197, optionally wherein 19F is the only saccharide in the composition conjugated to diphtheria toxoid (DT) or CRM197.
US09107871B2	LHRH—antagonists in the treatment of fertility disorders A method for obtaining the production of a fertilizable oocyte within a program of assisted reproduction techniques comprising normal follicular growth and development to proceed in the absence of stimulation by an exogenous gonadotropin, followed by administering an amount of an LHRH antagonist in a dosage regimen that prevents a premature LH surge while maintaining FSH secretion at a natural level and individual estrogen development is not affected.
US09107870B2	Angiotensin peptides in treating marfan syndrome and related disorders The present invention provides, among other things, methods of treating Marfan Syndrome and/or a Marfan-related disorder including administering to a subject suffering from or susceptible to Marfan Syndrome and/or a Marfan-related disorder an angiotensin (1-7) peptide. In some embodiments, the angiotensin (1-7) peptide is administered at an effective dose periodically at an administration interval such that at least one symptom or feature of Marfan Syndrome and/or a Marfan-related disorder is reduced in intensity, severity, duration, or frequency or has delayed in onset.
US09107859B2	Vaccine formulations comprising saponin-containing adjuvants The present invention provides for a novel oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion, with increased stability in the presence of bacterial or viral suspensions, especially those concentrated and non-purified (crude extracts) or minimally purified. The emulsion of the present invention can act as vehicle for the delivery of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one immunogen and, in particular, an immunogen selected from the group consisting of an inactivated pathogen, an attenuated pathogen, a subunit, a recombinant expression vector, and a plasmid or combinations thereof.
US09107852B2	Uses of agonists of delta opioid receptor in cosmetic and dermocosmetic field The present invention relates to the use of a DOR ligand for stimulating pigmentation in a cosmetic composition and to the use of rubiscolin-6 or its derivatives in a cosmetic composition.
US09107850B2	Color-coded and sized loadable polymeric particles for therapeutic and/or diagnostic applications and methods of preparing and using the same Polymeric particles are provided for use in therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures. The particles include poly[bis(trifluoroethoxy)phosphazene] and/or a derivatives thereof which may be present throughout the particles or within an outer coating of the particles. The particles may also include a core having a hydrogel formed from an acrylic-based polymer. Such particles may be provided to a user in specific selected sizes to allow for selective embolization of certain sized blood vessels or localized treatment with an active component agent in specific clinical uses. Particles of the present invention may further be provided as color-coded microspheres or nanospheres to allow ready identification of the sized particles in use. Such color-coded microspheres or nanospheres may further be provided in like color-coded delivery or containment devices to enhance user identification and provide visual confirmation of the use of a specifically desired size of microspheres or nanospheres.
US09107844B2	Topical skin treating compositions A topical composition and methods of using same for treating various skin disorders or conditions. In a particular aspect, these compositions comprise a storage-stable benzoyl peroxide-containing composition in suspension and an antibiotic or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof in solution and a retinoid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in suspension, wherein the topical composition has a final pH of about 3 to about 8. In an alternative embodiment, these compositions comprise a storage-stable mixture of a retinoid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and either a benzoyl peroxide-containing composition or clindamycin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US09107841B2	Fixing of perfume on wet skin An aqueous cosmetic or dermatological preparation for application on wet or moist skin which is substantially emulsifier-free and comprises one or more lipophilic perfume ingredients, one or more lipophobic perfume ingredients, a weight ratio thereof being from about 0.5:1 to about 4:1, and at least about 13% by weight of microcrystalline wax, based on a total weight of the preparation.
US09107838B2	Fluoride varnish A tooth varnish that is free from pinus extracts, free of substantial undesired coloring agents, with a reduced viscosity, delivered in a user-friendly, flow-through, unit dose applicator and having improved fluoride release, uptake, and remineralization properties.
US09107834B2	Bright pigment and cosmetic composition using the same The bright pigment of the present invention contains a scaly substrate 10 and an outermost coating 20 that covers the scaly substrate 10, that is provided as an outermost layer, and that contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of hydroxyapatite and hydrocalumite. The bright pigment of the present invention may be further provided with an interference color coating that is disposed more towards the center than the outermost coating and that contains at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of titanium oxide and iron oxide. Moreover, the bright pigment of the present invention may be further provided with a silver-containing coating that is disposed more towards the center than the outermost coating and that contains silver and/or a silver alloy. The outermost coating may contain an anionic pigment.
US09107833B2	Rehydratable pharmaceutical product A pharmaceutical product comprising lyophilized polymer matrix including a biologically active compound, of particular utility for embolization, having improved rehydration properties is packaged in an airtight package under vacuum.
US09107832B2	Risperidone microparticles formed by sublimation Provided are microparticles of active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug delivery vehicles comprising same, and methods for making them.
US09107830B2	Inhibitors of crystallization in a solid dispersion A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which comprises a solid dispersion of a pharmaceutical compound in a water soluble carrier, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a crystallization inhibitor, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The solid dispersion may optionally be encapsulated in hard gelatin capsules, compressed into a tablet, or may be granulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable granulating agent. Also disclosed are methods of making said solid dispersion and methods of treatment employing said solid dispersion.
US09107825B2	Methods and formulations for enhancing the absorption and gastro-intestinal bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs A hydrophobic drug delivery system that includes a plant derived sterol (stanol) or a sterol (stanol) derived ester, an emulsifier and an active, hydrophobic drug, all dissolved and then dried to form a liposome delivery system.
US09107823B2	Foamable formulation The present invention provides DMSO-containing foamable formulations, methods for preparation, and methods of treatment. The formulations can provide good permeability and bioavailability at the target site. Preferably, the formulations are useful for treating osteoarthritis. In one embodiment, the invention provides a foamable formulation for topical use, said formulation comprising DMSO, polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether, an active agent, a monohydric lower alcohol, a diol, and water. Preferably, the active agent is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as diclofenac sodium or ibuprofen.
US09107822B2	Water-in oil type emulsion for treating a disease of the eye The invention relates to a composition for administering with a sustained release kinetic a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent to a subject in need thereof for treating diseases or conditions of the eye, wherein the composition is an water-in-oil type emulsion comprising an oil phase, a lipophilic surfactant dissolved in the oil phase, an aqueous phase dispersed in the oil phase, a hydrophilic therapeutic agent dissolved in the aqueous dispersed phase, and wherein the composition is intraocularly injectable, wherein the composition has a density lower than 1. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition or to a medicament comprising the composition of the invention, and to a method for treating a condition or disease of the eye comprising administering a therapeutic amount of the composition of the invention. The invention also relates to a device comprising the composition of the invention.
US09107820B2	Device for delivery of a substance A device for delivering a substance in situ in a body comprising at least one permeable expandable container having a first dimension and a second dimension and having contained therein the substance to be delivered; and at least one expandable particle comprising a swellable material contained within the container and capable of expanding when contacted with a fluid; whereby when the device is positioned in situ, bodily fluid permeates the container causing the at least one expandable particle contained therein to swell and the container to expand from the first dimension to the second dimension so that the device remains in situ for a period of time sufficient to achieve the desired delivery of the substance is provided.
US09107819B2	Water insoluble polymer: indigestible water-soluble polysaccharide film coatings for colon targeting A controlled release pharmaceutical dosage form for controlled release of an active ingredient, includes an active ingredient coated by a polymeric mixture of: at least a water insoluble polymer; and at least an indigestible water-soluble oligosaccharide. The use and method of making the same are also described.
US09107815B2	Sustained release poloxamer containing pharmaceutical compositions A thermo-reversible thermoplastic pharmaceutical composition, comprising a botulinum toxin and a biocompatible poloxamer which provides thermoreversibility to the composition and additionally stabilizes the botulinum toxin, is described. The pharmaceutical composition can be administered to a patient as a liquid, and gels after administration into a sustained release drug delivery system from which the biologically active botulinum toxin is released over a multi-day period thereby localizing the drug as a depot and controlling release to enhance the therapeutic effect per dose.
US09107812B2	Pharmaceutical composition containing an N-phenylpyrazole derivative and glycofurol, use for the preparation of a topical veterinary medicament for combating fleas The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition containing an N-phenylpyrazole derivative as active ingredient and alpha-(tetrahydrofuranyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) as solvent for the treatment and/or prevention of infestations with fleas in domestic animals.
US09107808B2	Adaptors for removing medicinal fluids from a container In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial.
US09107807B2	Machine for the manufacture of dosage forms utilizing radiofrequency energy The present invention features the present invention features a machine for the production of a solid dosage form including: (a) a die platen having one or more forming cavities each having an inner wall, a first opening at the surface of one side of the die platen, and a second opening at the surface on the opposite side of the die platen; (b) one or more first forming tools each adapted to move into one of the forming cavities through the first opening of the forming cavity; (c) one or more second forming tools each adapted to move adjacent to one of the second openings or into one of the forming cavities through the second opening of the forming cavity; (d) at least one first RF electrode operably associated with the one or more first forming tools, the one or more second forming tools, or the inner wall of the one or more forming cavities; and (e) at least one second RF electrode operably associated with the one or more first forming tools.
US09107806B2	Ingestible device with pharmaceutical product A system and a manufacturing process are disclosed in accordance with the present invention that protect an electronic device and allows for placement or combination of the device within a pharmaceutical product or capsule. The system includes circuitry and components that can be placed within certain environments. The device includes an assembly including an electronic unit, a flexible membrane secured to the unit, and a protective coating.
US09107804B2	Method of preparing biologically active formulations The invention provides pellet for use as a core for a pharmaceutical dosage form having an inner and an outer zone where the inner zone includes a biologically active agent and said outer zone includes a layer formed by applying a substantially dry, free flowing inert powder which forms a non-tacky surface when placed in contact with water. The invention also provides a process for making pharmaceutical pellets where the core or at least one a layer on the core is formed by (a) contacting powder particles, adhering them to each other and compacting the adhered pellets by a rolling movement, wherein the degree of densification is controlled by the rolling movement; and (b) feeding a sufficient amount of a substantially dry, free flowing inert powder which forms a non-tacky surface when placed in contact with water to provide on said particles an outer zone including a layer formed from said substantially dry, free flowing inert powder.
US09107801B2	Pelvic support therapy device and method of use thereof A pelvic therapy support device and method of supporting a patient's legs therewith while performing pelvic support therapy are provided. The device includes a center support, a support member coupled to the center support, and a pair of leg supports carried by the support member. Each of the leg supports is disposed on an opposite side of the center support. The leg supports are moveable independently from one another toward and away from the center support.
US09107800B2	Front part for support structure for CPR An embodiment of the support structure includes a back plate, a central part adapted to recite an automatic compression/decompression unit, and a front part. The front part includes two legs coupled between the central part and the back plate. The support structure is arranged to automatically compress or decompress a patient's chest when the front part is attached to the back plate and when the compression/decompression unit is received in the central part.
US09107795B2	Rolling muscle massager A portable rolling massager is provided that includes a spindle, a roller rotatably mounted on the spindle, and a covering for the roller that features a comfortable surface when applied to the skin and pressure is applied to muscles underlying the skin. Heating and cooling of the cover provides other therapeutic benefits. Storage in the spindle accommodates weights, flashlights, key storage, music devices, and the like. Hand grips having distal ends are designed to provide the ability to massage trigger points that develop in the muscles.
US09107791B2	Container for cemetery mausoleum This inurement container (urn) for cremated remains is designed for use in a Cemetery Mausoleum and to occupy the cavity between a sealed Crypt and its decorative facing. The depth of this container and the design to fit the limited available space within the cavity will allow the use of previously unutilized space for the interment of the cremated remains immediately adjacent to an occupied Crypt without the necessity of disturbing the sealed Crypt.
US09107784B2	Bedrail clamp A quick lock and release clamp mountable onto the bedrail of an operating table, hospital bed, and the like. The clamp includes a body, a foot, and a mouth having at least three sides defined by the body and foot. A biasing member is coupled to at least one of the body and the foot, wherein an actuating member coupled to the biasing member is configured to transmit a force to the mouth via the biasing member. A protrusion extending from the body and towards the foot engages the bedrail, thereby fixing the clamp onto the bedrail, by moving the actuating member in a first direction.
US09107780B2	Disposable pad for children's outfit A disposable protection pad is proposed for adhering to infant's clothing for guarding the clothing from soiling due to waste leakage from a diaper worn by the infant. The protection pad has a fluid-pervious front sheet, a fluid-impervious back sheet, and a fluid-absorbent core between the front and the back sheets. An adhesive means is provided on the rear surface of the back sheet, such that the protection pad can be releasably adhered to the inner surface of the clothing. The protection pad is oval shaped having a broader middle region and with narrower top and bottom edges. The protection pad is preferably provided with pull tabs and leg notches.
US09107778B2	Disposable wearing article A disposable wearing includes a crotch chassis having a liquid-impervious sheet. The crotch chassis has a main region and opposite lateral portions lying outboard of the main region in the transverse direction and provided with leg elastic elements extending in the longitudinal direction. The opposite lateral portions respectively have fold lines extending in the longitudinal direction, outer side zones lying outboard of the respective fold lines in the transverse direction and inner side zones lying inboard of the respective fold lines in the transverse direction. The outer side zones of the respective lateral portions are folded inward and fixed to the associated inner side zones via associated bond zones extending in the longitudinal direction to form a pair of elastic lateral portions having folded back regions, respectively.
US09107777B2	Disposable wearing article Embodiments of this invention provide a disposable wearing article facilitating even an aged person having relatively weak forth to pull a waist-opening periphery in the transverse direction to widen the waist-opening to a desired size, despite this and the waist region should not slip down during use of the wearing article. Waist elastic elements (36) are stretched in the transverse direction X at a stretch ratio in a range of about 2.5 to about 3.0 and having fineness in a range of about 800 to about 1000 dtex, a dimension between the waist elastic elements (36) adjacent in the transverse direction X is in a range of about 5.5 to about 6.0 mm and each of waist elastic regions (38) in which the waist elastic elements (36) are present has a tensile stress at a moment of 255% stretching in the transverse direction X in a range of about 4.5 to about 6.0N/35 mm and a tensile stress at a moment of 167% stretching in the transverse direction is in a range of about 1.7 to about 2.1N/35 mm.
US09107776B2	Incontinence management system and diaper An incontinence management system for monitoring wetness in one or more absorbent articles, includes input for receiving one or more sensor signals indicative of a presence of wetness in an absorbent article, processor for processing the one or more sensor signals and for performing an analysis of the signals to characterize wetness events occurring in an absorbent article and user interface for communicating with a user of the system. A mathematical model is used to characterize wetness events, receiving as inputs variables derived from sensor signals and optionally, patient and demographic data. The mathematical model can be configured and/or re-configured utilizing observation data obtained while monitoring a patient for wetness. A diaper for use with such as system is also disclosed.
US09107774B2	Manufacturing method and manufacturing equipment of composite sheet of absorbent article A manufacturing method of a composite sheet of an absorbent article, the method includes joining a continuous body of an elastic member in a predetermined meander pattern in respect to a continuous body of a sheet transported continuously in a transporting direction, the method includes: transporting the continuous body of the sheet by wrapping the continuous body of the sheet around an outer circumferential face of a transporting roll that rotates in a direction along the transporting direction; and joining the continuous body of the elastic member to a portion of the continuous body of the sheet wrapped around the transporting roll by feeding the continuous body of the elastic member to the continuous body of the sheet via an oscillating arm that oscillates in an intersecting direction intersecting the transporting direction with a spindle portion as a swivel fulcrum, wherein the oscillating arm includes an oscillating end side roller arranged at an oscillating end side of the oscillating arm and a spindle portion side roller arranged at a spindle portion side, wherein in the joining, the continuous body of the elastic member supplied toward the spindle portion side roller through a supply route along a rotational central axis direction of the spindle portion is put around an outer circumferential face of the spindle portion side roller and an outer circumferential face of the oscillating end side roller successively and guided to the continuous body of the sheet, and a driving force to make the oscillating arm oscillate is input at a position on the oscillating arm different from the spindle portion.
US09107772B2	Settable compound delivery device and system for inflatable in-ear device A method and apparatus for filling an expandable in-ear device having in-flow and out-flow canals including a plurality of chambers with elastic membranes in which the components of a settable polymer are held under high relative pressure. The component chambers are connected to a common mixing element which mixes the components before they are applied to the in-flow canal of an in-ear device. A sealed relief chamber is connected to the out-flow canal of the in-ear device and receives excessive mixed compound as it exits the in-ear device. The relief chamber is in contact with the elastic membranes of the component chambers such that when the elastic membranes contract the pressure in the relief chamber decreases, maintaining the pressure within a pre-determined pressure range.
US09107767B2	Intervertebral cage with anterior fixation and stabilization A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame.
US09107766B1	Expandable spinal interbody fusion device and inserter An elongate inserter has a distal end releasably connected to an expandable interbody fusion device and a proximal end including a trigger actuator. The interbody fusion device comprises a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are movable in an expansion direction relative to each other in the intradiscal space. The device includes an elevator captively supported between the inferior endplate and the superior endplate for movement independently toward and away from each of the inferior endplate and the superior endplate. The inserter includes a lifting platform that defines lifting surfaces that upon operation of the trigger actuator cooperatively engage complementary lifting surfaces on the elevator and move the inferior endplate away from the superior endplate. A driver is supported by the inserter for pushing an insert into the expanded device between the superior and inferior endplates.
US09107762B2	Intervertebral prosthetic disc with metallic core A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a core having upper and lower curved surfaces and upper and lower plates. At least one of the curved surfaces of the core is metallic, and in some embodiments the entire core is metallic. Each plate has an outer surface which engages a vertebra and a metallic inner curved surface which is shaped to slide over one of the curved surfaces of the core. In some embodiments, the center of rotation of the core is free to move relative to the upper and lower metallic plates. In some embodiments, one or more channels extend across one or both of the curved surfaces of the core for allowing passage of bodily fluid to promote lubrication between the core and at least one of the plates.
US09107761B2	Interbody vertebral prosthetic and orthopedic fusion device with self-deploying anchors An intervertebral prosthesis includes: a body; at least three apertures extending from within the body; at least three anchoring elements disposed within the at least three apertures; and a drive mechanism operating to simultaneously push the at least three anchoring elements out through the apertures, where: a first deployment direction of a first of the anchoring elements includes: (i) a first substantial directional component in one of an anterior and posterior direction of the body; and (ii) a second substantial directional component parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body; a second deployment direction of a second of the anchoring elements includes: (i) a first substantial directional component in one of an anterior and posterior direction of the body; and (ii) a second substantial directional component parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body and opposite to the second substantial directional component of the first deployment direction of the first anchoring element; and the drive mechanism operates to move the first anchoring element at least some distance in the first deployment direction and to move the second anchoring element at least some distance in the second deployment direction.

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