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| US09228338B2 |
Wide back flange hanger
A hanger for supporting a held member from a holding member is provided with a seat member adapted for supporting the held member, first and second side members connected to the seat member, the first and second side members having lower portions and upper portions, the lower portions of the first and second side members each having inner an face and an outer face with the inner faces facing each other, and the upper portions of the first and second side members being connected to first and second back flanges respectively, the upper portions of the first and second side members each having an inner face and an outer face, and the first and second back flanges being adapted to be connected to the holding member by a plurality of fasteners, wherein the inner faces of the lower portions of the first and second side members and the inner faces of the upper portions of the first and second side members form reflex angles with each other. |
| US09228334B2 |
Liquid-operated actuator assembly, particularly for a flush toilet, and flush toilet incorporating the assembly
A fluid-operated actuator assembly has a valve with an inlet for connection to a pressurized fluid source, a bi-stable electromagnetic device for operating the valve, which has a first state closing the valve and a second state opening the valve, a hydraulic actuator, and an electronic control circuit. The hydraulic actuator has an actuating member in a housing, the housing having a chamber on one side of the actuating member to which an outlet of the valve is connected for receiving fluid from the fluid source when the valve is opened, the actuating member for operation of the hydraulic actuator. The control circuit momentarily energizes the bi-stable electromagnetic device to the hydraulic actuator from the second state, back to the first state, to terminate operation of the hydraulic actuator. |
| US09228333B1 |
Dual flush handle control
Disclosed are various embodiments for a dual flush handle system. A first handle lever is configured to rotate in a direction by a first predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a first flush of a toilet. A second handle lever is configured to rotate in the direction about a second predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a second flush of a toilet. |
| US09228332B2 |
Offsetting dual flush adapter
Various methods and systems are provided for offsetting of flush adapters. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an adapter configured to attach to a flush mechanism configured to provide for a predefined flush capability in a toilet, a gasket attached to adapter, the gasket forming a seal between the flush mechanism and a flush orifice of a flush valve, where the flush valve is configured to seat a sealing member, and means for securing the gasket in position with respect to the flush orifice of the flush valve. |
| US09228323B2 |
Control system for construction machine
A control system for construction machine includes a main pump; a circuit system which includes a plurality of operation valves; a boom cylinder which is connected to a specific valve; one passage which allows communication between the specific operation valve and a piston-side chamber; another passage which allows communication between the specific operation valve and a rod-side chamber; a hydraulic motor which rotates by the action of return oil from the piston-side chamber; a generator; and a valve mechanism which is provided in the one passage communicating with the piston-side chamber of the boom cylinder, introduces the return oil from the piston-side at the time of descent as a regeneration flow to the hydraulic motor and introduces the return oil as a recovery flow to the rod-side chamber if necessary by causing the return oil to flow into the other passage. |
| US09228298B2 |
Evacuated tube transport system with interchange capability
A High Temperature Superconductor Maglev (HTSM) for Evacuated Tube Transport (ETT) with a magnetic levitation structure for ETT capsule vehicles traveling in an evacuated tube. At least one ETT capsule travels within an evacuated tube, an upper and a lower cryostat respectively mount at the top and bottom of said ETT capsule along the length thereof, at least a plurality of superconductor levitation force elements divided between said upper and lower cryostats. The levitation force being spread over the length of capsule, however substantially concentrated in a compact cross-sectional area. At least a pair of permanent magnetic elements mounted at the top and bottom of the evacuated tube to levitate the capsule. At least a pair of capsule based switchable diverge force elements cooperate with at least a pair of tube based diverge force elements to steer the capsule while in an interchange. |
| US09228295B2 |
Textile fabric sheet having stain and liquid resistance and the preparation method thereof
Provided are a textile fabric sheet having stain and liquid resistance including a fabric sheet, a polyurethane coating layer formed on the fabric sheet and a silicon coating layer formed on the polyurethane coating layer and a method of preparing the same. Thus, a texture characteristic of the fabric substrate itself can be exhibited, and due to the polyurethane coating layer and the silicon coating layer stacked in two steps, excellent water resistance, stain resistance and air permeability can be exhibited. |
| US09228292B2 |
Dryer motor and control
A drying device has been developed having a single electric motor configured to drive a drum and directly drive an air blower. The single electric motor is a non-line frequency electric motor. The drum is coupled to a support frame to enable rotation of the drum relative the support frame. The drum has an interior space for holding a load of articles, such as clothing. The motor includes a controller configured to regulate the angular velocity of the output shaft of the motor with reference to the current drawn by the motor. |
| US09228279B2 |
Sewing machine
A sewing machine includes a sewing portion, a display, a processor, and a memory. The sewing portion is configured to perform sewing on a sewing workpiece. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the sewing machine to perform processes that include determining a plurality of first positions based on embroidery data, causing the display to display an image showing an embroidery pattern and a plurality of feature points superimposed on the image, identifying one of the plurality of first positions indicated by one of the plurality of feature points displayed on the display, identifying, as a second position, an arbitrary position on the sewing workpiece, changing positions of a plurality of stitches identified by the embroidery data, and causing the sewing portion to sew the plurality of stitches based on the changed positions of the plurality of stitches. |
| US09228278B2 |
Protective textile sleeve having high edge abrasion resistance and method of construction
A textile sleeve for protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes both monofilament and multifilament yarns woven in both warp and fill directions. The warp monofilaments provide the sleeve with increased abrasion resistance, while the warp multifilaments provide the sleeve with increased flexibility and coverage protection to protect elongate members within a cavity of the sleeve. The fill monofilaments provide the sleeve with increased abrasion resistance and the fill multifilaments provide the sleeve with increased flexibility and coverage protection. The method includes weaving the warp and fill yarns in one of an open or closed wall construction. |
| US09228273B2 |
Nonlinear optical crystals and their manufacture and use
Described are nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, including aluminum-borate NLO crystals, that have low concentrations of contaminants that adversely affect the NLO crystal's optical properties, such as compounds that contain transition-metal elements and/or lanthanides, other than yttrium, lanthanum, and lutetium. Some NLO crystals with low concentrations of these contaminants are capable of second harmonic generation at very short wavelengths. Also described are embodiments of a method for making these NLO crystals. Some embodiments involve growing a single NLO crystal, such as an aluminum-borate NLO crystal, from a mixture containing a solvent that is substantially free of harmful contaminants. The described NLO crystals can be used, for example, in laser devices. |
| US09228271B2 |
Hanging device for anodizing
A device for hanging a workpiece for anodizing includes a hanging member for fixing the workpiece, a positioning assembly, a latching assembly mounted on the positioning assembly, and a connecting rod assembly. The hanging member includes a latching end. The positioning assembly and the latching assembly cooperatively defines a latching space for positioning the hanging member. The connecting rod assembly includes a cam pivoted with the latching assembly, and a rod fixed with the cam. The cam includes a resisting end. The latching end of the hanging member is latched in the latching space. The cam is rotatable by means of the rod, such that the rod is capable of driving the resisting end of the cam to resist on the latching end to fix the hanging member, or to move away from the latching end to release the hanging member. |
| US09228267B1 |
Use of fluidized-bed electrode reactors for alane production
Fluidized-bed reactors for producing alane are provided herein. An exemplary process includes inducing a negative electrical potential in an electrolyte solution to produce an anolyte solution that includes an alane adduct, wherein the negative electrical potential is generated between anode aluminum particles and cathode aluminum particles, the electrolyte solution including sodium aluminum hydride dissolved in a solvent, the anode aluminum particles and cathode aluminum particles being separated by a diaphragm. |
| US09228264B2 |
Process for depositing a coating for protection against oxidation and against hot corrosion on a superalloy substrate
To protect a superalloy substrate from oxidation and hot corrosion, disclosed herein is a process that deposits successive layers on the substrate, a first layer of aluminum and of at least one element capable of being alloyed with sulphur, and a second layer of a material that isolates the at least one element capable of being alloyed with sulphur. |
| US09228261B2 |
System and method for tissue construction using an electric field applicator
A method and apparatus are provided for constructing tissue from cells or other objects by application of temporally and spatially controlled electric fields. Electric field applicators expose a substrate (32) to the electric field controlled to affect the processing medium (28) to achieve a processing effect on the construction of tissue on the substrate (32). Electrical bias is selected to interact with dipole properties of the medium (28) to control the movement of suspended dielectrophoretic cells or other particles in the medium (28) or at the substrate (32). The motion of suspended particles may be affected to cause suspended particles of different properties to follow different paths in the processing medium (28), which may be used to cause the suspended particles to be sorted. The processing medium (28) and electrical bias may be selected to affect the structure, or orientation, of one or more layers on the substrate (32). |
| US09228254B2 |
Cathode sputtering gas distribution apparatus
A cathode sputtering source comprises a heat sink comprising a substantially circularly-shaped planar disk formed of an electrically and thermally conductive material, with a circumferentially extending edge connecting first and second opposing major surfaces, the first major surface including a plurality of radially extending, recessed gas supply channels formed therein and extending from a central recess formed in the first major surface to the circumferentially extending edge; the second major surface including a gas inlet formed adjacent the circumferentially extending edge; a gas flow channel formed in the interior of the disk fluidly connects the gas inlet and central recess; and a substantially circular disk-shaped sputtering target is mounted on the first major surface, whereby gas supplied to the gas inlet is substantially uniformly distributed around the entirety of the circumferentially extending edge of the heat sink. Preferred embodiments include a rotatable magnetron magnet assembly positioned behind the heat sink. |
| US09228253B2 |
Highly corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant member with thermal sprayed layer formed thereon and thermal-sprayed layer forming powder for forming the same
Provided is a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant member where a thermal-sprayed layer having corrosion resistance and wear resistance is formed on a surface of a metallic member which is brought into contact with a resin which generates a highly corrosive gas. Also provided is a thermal-spraying powder. The highly corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant member having a thermal-sprayed layer is one obtained by thermally spraying metallic powder on a metallic base material to form a thermal-sprayed layer on a surface of the metallic base material. The member is characterized in that the thermal-sprayed layer is a composite boride cermet of a tetragonal Mo2 (Ni,Cr)B2-type or a tetragonal Mo2 (Ni,Cr,V)B2-type. The powder for forming a thermal-sprayed layer is made of a composite boride cermet of a Mo2 (Ni,Cr)B2-type and comprises 4.0 to 6.5 mass % of boron, 39.0 to 64.0 mass % of molybdenum, and 7.5 to 20.0 mass % of chromium, a balance being 5 mass % or more of nickel and unavoidable elements. |
| US09228251B2 |
Ferromagnetic material sputtering target
A ferromagnetic material sputtering target made of metal having a composition containing 20 mol % or less of Cr, and Co as the remainder thereof, wherein the structure of the target includes a metallic substrate (A), and, in the metallic substrate (A), a spherical phase (B) containing 90 wt % or more of Co in which the difference between the longest diameter and the shortest diameter is 0 to 50%. Provided is a ferromagnetic material sputtering target capable of improving the leakage magnetic flux to obtain a stable electrical discharge with a magnetron sputtering device. |
| US09228250B2 |
Ni—Fe—Cr—Mo alloy
The invention relates to an alloy comprising (in mass %) Ni 33-35%, Cr 26-28%, Mo 6-7%, Cu 0.5-1.5%, Mn 1.0-4%, Si max. 0.1%, Al 0.01-0.3%, C max. 0.01%, N 0.1-0.25%, B 0.001-0.004%, SE>0 to 1%, and Fe remainder, including unavoidable impurities. |
| US09228248B2 |
Method of recovering rare-earth elements
Provided is a method of recovering rare-earth elements by which rare-earth elements can be recovered efficiently from a bauxite residue serving as a raw material and containing the rare-earth elements. Specifically provided is a method of recovering rare-earth elements from a raw material, the raw material being a bauxite residue produced as a by-product in a Bayer process, the method including: using a bauxite residue having a specific surface area of 35 m2/g or more; adding, to the raw material bauxite residue, a liquid leaching agent formed of an aqueous solution of at least one kind of mineral acid selected from sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sulfurous acid, thereby preparing a slurry having a liquid-solid ratio of 2 to 30 and a pH of 0.5 to 2.2; subjecting the slurry to leaching treatment of the rare-earth elements under a temperature condition of room temperature to 160° C.; subjecting the slurry after the leaching treatment to solid-liquid separation, yielding a leachate; and separating and recovering the rare-earth elements from the leachate. |
| US09228246B2 |
Method of agglomerating silicon/silicon carbide from wiresawing waste
The process of the present invention begins with a source of silicon and silicon carbide from wafer production. The silicon/silicon carbide waste material is dewatered as need be and passed to a mixer where the waste material is agglomerated. A binder is applied to the waste material either during agglomeration or during pelletizing. A variety of organic binders may be used such as polyvinyl alcohol, molasses, sodium silicate and polyethylene glycol; however, the preferred binder is a lignosulsulfonate. The amount of binder used will depend upon the particular binder and the feed material used. The silicon/silicon carbide-containing waste material is pelletized. The invention also provided silicon/silicon carbide-containing pellets that may be used as reduction material in smelting furnaces for the production of metals and alloys. |
| US09228242B2 |
Porcine torque teno virus vaccines and diagnosis
The present invention provides four purified preparation containing a polynucleic acid molecule encoding porcine Torque teno virus (PTTV) genotypes or subtypes PTTV1a-VA, PTTV1b-VA, PTTV2b-VA, and PTTV2c-VA. The present invention also provides infectious DNA clones, biologically functional plasmid or viral vector containing the infectious nucleic acid genome molecule of the same. The present invention further provides live, attenuated, vector-expressed and purified recombinant capsid subunit or killed viral vaccines for protection against PTTV infection. The present invention additionally provides subunit vaccines comprising PTTV specific gene products, especially ORF1 capsid gene product for protection against PTTV infection. Further, the present invention provides methods for diagnosing PTTV infection via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using specific primer for PTTV1, PTTV2, and individual PTTV1 genotypes. Finally, the present invention provides methods for diagnosing PTTV infection via immunological methods, e.g., enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot using PTTV specific antigens for detecting serum PTTV specific antibodies. |
| US09228234B2 |
Methods for non-invasive prenatal ploidy calling
Disclosed herein are methods for determining the copy number of a chromosome in a fetus in the context of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. In an embodiment, the measured genetic data from a sample of genetic material that contains both fetal DNA and maternal DNA is analyzed, along with the genetic data from the biological parents of the fetus, and the copy number of the chromosome of interest is determined. In an embodiment, the maternal serum is measured using a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarray, along with parental genomic data, and the determination of the chromosome copy number is used to make clinical decisions pertaining to the fetus. |
| US09228233B2 |
Analysis methods
The invention generally relates to methods for analyzing nucleic acids to identify novel mutations associated with diseases. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve obtaining nucleic acid from a subject having a disease, identifying at least one mutation in the nucleic acid, and comparing the mutation to a database of mutations known to be associated with the disease, wherein mutations that do not match to the database are identified as novel mutations. |
| US09228230B2 |
Fluorescence energy transfer by competitive hybridization
A method is provided for detecting the presence of nucleotides or monitoring nucleotide amplification. It utilizes fluorescence energy transfer by competitive hybridization. Competitive hybridization is achieved by using unequal length complementary probes which have a fluorophore on one probe and a quencher on the other. The fluorophore and quencher are juxtaposed in a manner wherein the proximity of the quencher to the fluorophore produces quenching of the fluorescence of the fluorophore. |
| US09228228B2 |
Efficient arrays of amplified polynucleotides
The present invention is related generally to analysis of polynucleotides, particularly polynucleotides derived from genomic DNA. The invention provides methods, compositions and systems for such analysis. Encompassed by the invention are arrays of polynucleotides in which the polynucleotides have undergone multiple rounds of amplification in order to increase the strength of signals associated with single polynucleotide molecules. |
| US09228226B2 |
Mitochondrion-bound nucleic acid for determining a health status of an individual
The invention describes means and methods for determining mitochondrion-bound nucleic acid and describes the use thereof in diagnostics. Preferable cell-free mitochondrion-bound nucleic acid is determined. |
| US09228225B2 |
Xanthene dyes
The invention provides a novel class of xanthene dyes, some of which are functionalized to allow their coupling to conjugation partners of interest, e.g. biomolecules, drugs, toxins and the like. Also provided are conjugates of the dyes, methods of preparing and using the dyes and their conjugates and kits including the dyes and their conjugates. |
| US09228223B2 |
Structure-activity relationships
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for screening a plurality of polypeptide variants. |
| US09228220B2 |
Validation techniques for fluid delivery systems
A fluid delivery system may include a container that houses a medical fluid, a fluid pressurizing unit, and a fluid transfer set that transfers the medical fluid from the container to the fluid pressurizing unit. To validate the integrity and sterility of the fluid delivery system, the system may undergo testing protocols to evaluate the susceptibility of the system to pathogenic ingress, chemical degradation, and/or fluid cross-contamination between patient fluid delivery procedures. The testing protocols may help ensure that delivery system components used during multiple different fluid delivery procedures perform as well as if the components were replaced after each fluid delivery procedure. |
| US09228219B2 |
Methods of treatment using water-soluble tryptophan-containing peptides obtained by the hydrolysis of hens eggs lysozyme
The present invention relates to a process to produce a composition comprising water-soluble peptides and having a Trp/LNAA ratio of more than 0.15, which comprises hydrolyzing lysozyme, preferably hen eggs lysozyme, to prepare a hydrolysate having a DH of between 5 and 45. |
| US09228216B2 |
Synthesis of prazole compounds
The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring monooxygenase polypeptides useful for preparing prazole compounds, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides. |
| US09228215B2 |
Method for producing a target substance by fermentation
A method is described for producing a target substance utilizing a microorganism by culturing the microorganism in a medium to produce and accumulate the target substance in the medium, and then collecting the target substance from culture. The microorganism is imparted with isomaltase activity, or modified to increase isomaltase activity. |
| US09228213B2 |
Polynucleotides encoding engineered ketoreductase polypeptides
The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize a variety of chiral compounds. The engineered ketoreductase polypeptides are optimized for catalyzing the conversion of N-methyl-3-keto-3-(2-thienyl)-1-propanamine to (S)—N-methyl-3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl)-1-propanamine. |
| US09228207B2 |
Switchable gRNAs comprising aptamers
Some aspects of this disclosure provide compositions, methods, systems, and kits for controlling the activity and/or improving the specificity of RNA-programmable endonucleases, such as Cas9. For example, provided are guide RNAs (gRNAs) that are engineered to exist in an “on” or “off” state, which control the binding and hence cleavage activity of RNA-programmable endonucleases. |
| US09228206B2 |
Method for gene transfer
Disclosed is a simple and highly efficient method for introducing a gene into a target cell using a retrovirus vector. The method comprises the steps of (a) placing a liquor containing a retrovirus vector having a foreign gene carried thereon into a bag for cell culture on which a retrovirus-binding substance has been immobilized, and incubating the liquor at a temperature lower than 25° C. for 8-48 hours, thereby producing a culture bag having the retrovirus vector bound thereto, (b) adding a target cell to the culture bag that has been produced in step (a) and incubating the culture bag for 8 hours or less, and (c) flipping the culture bag upside down and incubating the culture bag. The gene introduction method is useful particularly in medicine, cell technology, gene technology, and embryologic technology. |
| US09228204B2 |
Constructs for making induced pluripotent stem cells
Systems, constructs, and methods for reprogramming cells are provided. In one aspect, for example, a transformation construct for generating iPS cells can include an expression vector having a plurality of reprogramming factors, each reprogramming factor being under control of a separate promoter. |
| US09228202B2 |
Intracellular viral vector delivery method employing iron ion/viral vector composite
The present invention relates to an intracellular viral vector delivery method employing an iron ion/viral vector composite. The iron ion/viral vector composite according to the present invention is not dependent on the expression of CAR and so improves the efficiency of delivery of viral vectors and gene expression in cells of diverse types, and has an outstanding virus-neutralizing antibody escape performance, exhibits little cytotoxicity and is outstandingly stable even when subjected to iron ion processing at low concentration, and hence can be used to advantage in recombinant viral vaccine compositions. |
| US09228199B2 |
Soybean variety DLL1289
The soybean variety DLL1289 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety DLL1289 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of DLL1289 and to plants of DLL1289 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from DLL1289. |
| US09228194B2 |
Alteration of tobacco alkaloid content through modification of specific cytochrome P450 genes
Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products. |
| US09228191B2 |
Transfection vector
The present invention relates to a novel secretory signal, a novel plasmid containing the secretory signal, a transformed anaerobic bacterium transformed with said plasmid, a gene transfer carrier consisting of said anaerobic bacterium, and a pharmaceutical composition containing said carrier. |
| US09228188B2 |
Compositions and method for inhibiting hepcidin antimicrobial peptide (HAMP) or HAMP-related gene expression
The invention relates to lipid formulated double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) targeting a hepcidin antimicrobial peptide (HAMP) and/or HAMP-related gene, and methods of using the dsRNA to inhibit expression of HAMP and/or HAMP-related genes. |
| US09228186B2 |
Methods and compositions for selecting siRNA of improved functionality
Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for TTR. |
| US09228184B2 |
Human toll-like receptor inhibitors and methods of use thereof
Provided herein are human Toll-like receptor (TLR)-inhibitors and methods for use in individuals having an autoimmune disease or an inflammatory disorder. The TLR inhibitors of the present disclosure are polynucleotides comprising an inhibitory motif for one or more of TLR7, TLR8 and TLR9. |
| US09228175B2 |
Genes encoding a novel type of lysophophatidylcholine acyltransferases and their use to increase triacylglycerol production and/or modify fatty acid composition
Described nucleic acid molecules (and corresponding peptides) encode lyso-phosphatidylcholine (LPC) acyltransferases. Over-expression of the LPC acyltransferases in a cell may lead to enhanced production of PUFA, or other unusual fatty acids, and/or to increased oil content in the cell. |
| US09228169B2 |
Thin films for controlled cell growth
A method for controlling the attachment and growth of cells on a surface of an article, the method comprising contacting the article with living tissue, living organisms, or with water in an aqueous system comprising living organisms wherein the article comprises a substratum having a surface and a film on the surface, the film comprising a network of a net positively charged composition and a net negatively charged composition, wherein the net positively charged composition comprises a net positively charged polyelectrolyte or the net negatively charged composition comprises a net negatively charged polyelectrolyte, and the net positively charged polyelectrolyte or the net negatively charged polyelectrolyte contain (i) a polymer repeat unit having at least two fluorine atoms, or (ii) a polymer repeat unit having a zwitterion group. |
| US09228168B2 |
Feed media
The invention provides stable feed media containing pyruvate and methods for stabilizing feed media by adding pyruvate. The invention further provides methods for producing proteins using such media and proteins produced through the use of such methods. |
| US09228164B1 |
Alcohol louching receptacle
A beverage receptacle for louching alcohol. Particular implementations include a beverage receptacle with a first reservoir and a second reservoir coupled by a communication channel with a minimum diameter sufficient to cause dripping. Beverage receptacle dimensions and features may vary. Communication channel may comprise any of a plurality of shapes and sizes and may even comprise a controllable valve. Mixed beverage may be served directly from the beverage receptacle or in a separate glass. |
| US09228161B2 |
Undercoat layer and imaging members comprising same
Disclosed are undercoat layers comprising a metal oxide, a polymer, and a citrate of Formula (I): wherein R1 is H, alkyl, or COR′; wherein R′ is alkyl; and wherein R2, R3, and R4 are independently alkyl. The undercoat layers are useful in imaging members because they are easily separated from the substrate. This reduces the number of steps necessary to reclaim the substrate. |
| US09228158B2 |
Composition and method for removing stains derived from chlorhexidine gluconate
Provided herein is a composition and a method for removing CHG from textiles. The composition is an acid-surfactant-based composition that may be used to remove CHG from a textile that has not been exposed to chlorine subsequent to being exposed to CHG. |
| US09228146B2 |
High- and low-viscosity estolide base oils and lubricants
Provided herein are compounds of the formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R1, R3, and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched, wherein compositions comprising the compounds are characterized by particular combinations of values for estolide number, kinematic viscosity, and pour point. Also provided are compositions containing the compounds and methods of making both the compounds and compositions thereof. |
| US09228144B2 |
Biofuel composition, process of preparation and a method of fueling thereof
The present invention relates to a biofuel composition comprising normal chain alcohol(s), natural oils and diesel optionally along with fuel additive(s); a process of preparation and a method of fueling said biofuel composition. |
| US09228143B2 |
Gasifier for solid carbon fuel
Gasifiers for the gasification of solid carbon-based fuels are disclosed herein. An example gasifier includes an inlet chamber for introducing fuel into the gasifier and a pyrolysis region for pyrolyzing the fuel introduced into the vessel. The pyrolysis region includes first means for admission of a pyrolysis agent. The example gasifier also includes a combustion region for incinerating pyrolysis gases originating from the pyrolysis region, where the combustion region includes second means for admission of a gasifying agent. Also, the example gasifier includes a reduction region for gasifying carbonized fuel originating from the pyrolysis region, an outlet for collecting gases originating from the reduction region, and a region for collecting and discharging ashes. In addition, the example gasifier includes active transfer means to actively transfer solid material from the pyrolysis region to the reduction region. In some examples, the active transfer means is located between the pyrolysis region and the combustion region, and the active transfer means includes a transfer chamber to prevent a direct flow of the solid material from the pyrolysis region to the reduction region, where the transfer chamber is permeable to the pyrolysis gases. |
| US09228133B2 |
Method for refining oil
A method for refining oil includes contacting an oil with hydrogen to perform a hydrodeoxygenation reaction using iron oxide as a catalyst. The iron oxide comprises ferrous oxide (FeO), ferrum dioxide (FeO2), ferric oxide (Fe2O3), ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4), or combinations thereof. |
| US09228131B2 |
Halogenated flame retardant systems for use in presence of silane grafting process
Silane-grafted polyolefin composition comprising a brominated, flame retardant additive is prepared by a process comprising the step of contacting within a reaction—extrusion zone operated at grafting conditions: A. A polyolefin, B. A hydrolysable unsaturated silane, C. A free radical generator, and D. Halogenated polyaryl alkane, e.g., decabromodiphenyl ethane, such that at least a portion of the hydrolysable unsaturated silane is grafted to the polyolefin. The silane-grafted polyolefin is crosslinked after extrusion from the zone, typically as a wire and cable coating, upon exposure to moisture. |
| US09228127B2 |
Vapor space anticorrosive composition
The present invention refers to a vapor space anticorrosive composition comprising corrosion inhibitors, surfactants and possibly thickeners, wherein one surfactant is selected from alkylamine ethoxylates, and being useful as an engine run-in composition and as a coolant. |
| US09228125B2 |
Single phase and full-color phosphor
A composition of matter including a phosphor having an emission peak in each of a blue, green, and red color region of the Electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the phosphor is excitable by light having a wavelength between 350 nanometers (nm) and 420 nm. |
| US09228119B2 |
Two-component silicone composition
The present invention provides a two-component silicone composition including a component A including at least one polydiorganosiloxane P and a component B, wherein one of the two components A and B additionally includes at least one hydrophobic silica and the other of the two components additionally includes at least one additive selected from the group including polyamine, polyether, heteropolyether and polyetheramine. Application of an inventive composition is accompanied or immediately followed by a rise in the viscosity, such that the composition displays improved initial strength and a lower propensity to slump. |
| US09228117B2 |
Stretch releasing optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive
Optically clear stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive films containing a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition and a tacky tab are provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are formed from elastomeric silicone polymer selected from the group consisting of urea-based silicone copolymers, oxamide-based silicone copolymers, amide-based silicone copolymers, urethane-based silicone copolymers, polydiorganosiloxane polymers, or mixtures of these copolymers. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions may also contain an MQ tackifying resin. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions may be used to form adhesive articles. |
| US09228116B2 |
Thermosetting resin composition, thermosetting adhesive sheet, and method of producing thermosetting adhesive sheet
A thermosetting resin composition has good storage properties at room temperature and an unreacted epoxy resin etc. are less likely to exude therefrom during heat compression molding. The thermosetting resin composition contains an acrylic copolymer including an epoxy group-containing (meth)acrylate unit, an epoxy resin, and a curing agent for an epoxy resin. In this thermosetting resin composition, epoxy groups in at least the acrylic copolymer are partially cross-linked with an amine compound and a thiol compound having 2 to 4 thiol groups per molecule, and the curing agent for an epoxy resin is an organic acid dihydrazide. |
| US09228113B2 |
Water vapor barrier film and method for producing same
The present invention provides a film for a back sheet of a solar cell exhibiting excellent water vapor barrier properties, water resistance and gas barrier properties, has flexibility and mechanical strength and has excellent heat stability, and a method for producing the film.The present invention is a water vapor barrier film comprising a clay membrane coated on a PET substrate, wherein the clay membrane is formed of clay and an additive; the weight ratio of the clay relative to the total sold is 60 to 90% by weight in the clay membrane; the production process thereof comprises a water resistance imparting heat treatment at 100 to 200° C. after the coating and drying; the film has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 3 g/m2·day; the additive in the modified clay is a polyimide; and at least 90% by mole of exchangeable ions is lithium ion, and a method for producing the water vapor barrier film.The above film exhibits water vapor barrier properties and is useful as a back sheet for a solar cell and the like. |
| US09228112B2 |
Anticorrosion coatings
Curable compositions comprising a benzoxazine component, a polyamine component and an ortho-dihydroxyaryl component are described. The compositions may be cured to produce compositions useful in coating, sealants, adhesive and many other applications. |
| US09228111B2 |
Resin composition for surface treatment of steel sheet and surface-treated steel sheet using the same
Provided is a resin composition for surface treatment of a steel sheet including a binder resin, graphene and a solvent. More particularly, as only a small amount of the graphene is included in the resin composition used for surface treatment of a steel sheet, a user-required electrical conductivity can be provided to the steel sheet. |
| US09228110B2 |
Manganese complex drier for coating compositions
Use of a transition metal complex a) as a drier for air drying auto-oxidative resin composition comprising a polymer b) comprising unsaturated fatty acid residues, wherein the transition metal complex a) has a cation of the following structure (I) wherein R═C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or a polymeric residue; R1═H, C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms; X═O, OC(R2)O in which a=4 when X═O, and a=3 when X═OC(R2)O, R2═C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or a polymeric residue. |
| US09228108B2 |
Water-based coating compositions
Coating compositions are disclosed. In some embodiments, the coating compositions are used to coat substrates such as packaging materials and the like for the storage of food and beverages. The coating compositions can be prepared by reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil and a hydroxyl functional material in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a hydroxyl functional oil polyol, mixing the hydroxyl functional oil polyol (with or without epoxidized polybutadiene) and a functional polyolefin copolymer to form a mixture, reacting the mixture with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in the presence of an initiator to form a graft copolymer, and crosslinking the graft copolymer with a crosslinker to form the coating composition, wherein the graft copolymer or the crosslinked graft copolymer is inverted into water. |
| US09228107B2 |
(Meth)allylsilane compound, silane coupling agent thereof, and functional material using the same
A (meth)allylsilane compound that a functional group of a (meth)allylsilyl group or a halogenosilyl group bonded to the (meth)allylsilyl group via a spacer group is bonded directly or through a divergent spacer group to a dehydrogenated residue of an amino group of an amino group-containing compound; a carbaminic acid ester group or an amide group derived from a dehydrogenated residue of the amino group; an aromatic compound; a polymerizable unsaturated groups; perfluoro group; a dehydrogenated residue of saccharide or a carbohydrate polyol (excluding when the divergent spacer group is an alkylene group, or an alkylene group and an arylene group); a dehydrogenated residue of an amino acid; a halogenosilyl group; or a substituted silyl group in which a halogen of the halogenosilyl group is substituted. |
| US09228104B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling lightness in colored inkjet inks by means of a transparent white ink composition
A transparent white ink composition is formulated to brighten, lighten and or dilute full-tone primary inkjet colors: cyan; magenta; yellow and black, eliminating the need for ‘light ink’ primary color inks. The transparent white ink is jetted concurrently with reduced amounts of full-tone inks in lighter tonal areas conventionally supported by ‘light ink’ primary inks. Printing ‘light ink’ primary colors using a transparent white ink composition may reduce the number of print channels needed to print all four primary colors and the four ‘light ink’ primary colors. Embodiments of the transparent white ink composition may be solvent- or water-based, drying by evaporation of the carrier fluid. Other embodiments may be radiation-curable ink compositions. An inkjet printer includes print carriage and print head assemblies configured for jetting a primary color ink and the transparent white ink in the same pass in correct proportions to achieve a desired effect. |
| US09228101B2 |
Rapidly crystallizing phase change inks and methods for forming the same
A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, in combination, an organic pigment, which provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition. |
| US09228100B2 |
Liquid composition, and resistor film, resistor element and circuit board using same
There is provided a liquid composition that can form a resistor exhibiting a stable resistance value. One mode of the liquid composition of the invention is a liquid composition comprising (a) an epoxy resin, (b) carbon black particles, (c) carbon nanotubes and (d) a solvent with a vapor pressure of less than 1.34×103 Pa at 25° C. |
| US09228099B2 |
Phase change ink composition and process for preparing same
A process for preparing a phase change ink including (a) subjecting a white colorant to acoustic mixing at an acceleration of from about 30 to about 110 g; (b) optionally, adding a dispersant and subjecting the white colorant and dispersant to further acoustic mixing at an acceleration of from about 30 to about 110 g; (c) separately melt mixing an optional antioxidant, an optional synergist, and a phase change ink carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a polyethylene wax, a Fischer Tropsch wax, or a mixture or combination thereof, to form a melt mixture; (d) adding the melt mixture of (c) to the acoustically mixed white colorant of (a) or (b) with stirring; (e) optionally, adding a fluorescent dye with stirring; and (d) optionally, filtering the phase change ink. |
| US09228098B2 |
Digital ink-jet glass printer
A method and system for printing on glass boards is provided. The method may include jetting, from an inkjet printing system onto a glass board, a glass-based ink having solid glass particles to form a printed glass board; heating the glass board prior to jetting the glass-based ink; heating the glass board after jetting to fix the ink onto the glass board; conveying the printed glass board to a furnace; and firing the printed glass board in the furnace at temperature of no less than 550.degree. C. to melt the solid glass particles onto the glass board and complete fixation of the glass-based ink. |
| US09228085B2 |
Resin composition for refrigerant-transporting hose and method of producing the resin composition, and refrigerant-transporting hose
A resin composition for a refrigerant-transporting hose, including: a semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) as a main component; an aliphatic polyamide resin (B); and an elastomer (C), in which the aliphatic polyamide resin (B) is dispersed in a phase formed of the semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) and the elastomer (C), which is not crosslinked, is incorporated in the form of particles into the dispersed aliphatic polyamide resin (B). Thus, excellent refrigerant permeation resistance and acid resistance, and at the same time, for example, extrusion processability and flexibility, are obtained. |
| US09228083B1 |
Multifunctional additives in engineering thermoplastics
A thermoplastic polymer toughening material in the form of polymeric fibers produced by mixing at least one epoxy curing agent and a thermoplastic polyaromatic polymer to form an admixture, and producing polymeric fibers from the admixture, wherein the thermoplastic polymer toughening material does not include an epoxy resin, and is soluble in an epoxy resin at a temperature lower than a dissolving temperature required by the thermoplastic polymer toughening material without epoxy curing agent. |
| US09228079B2 |
Biodegradable sheet and an array of separable pouches for liquids
Disclosed is a biodegradable sheet prepared from biodegradable material, a process for preparing the biodegradable sheet and uses thereof. One of the disclosed uses of the biodegradable sheet is in the preparation of a flexible liquid receptacle. Disclosed also is a flexible liquid receptacle arranged as an array of several receptacle units that are attached to one another and that may be detached from one another by tearing along a perforated line created between each two receptacle units. The disclosed array may also include a hanger, thus allowing the array to be hung from any appropriate means. |
| US09228074B2 |
Spray-dried, hydrous, kaolin clay and methods of making same
A method of producing a spray-dried, hydrous kaolin clay is disclosed that includes mixing a hydrous kaolin clay with water, an ammonium polyacrylate or polyacrylic acid, ammonium hydroxide, and a propanolamine selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-methylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 1-amino-2-propanol, or mixtures thereof, to produce a viscosity stable dispersed slurry, and spray drying the slurry to produce the spray-dried, hydrous, kaolin clay. A spray-dried, hydrous kaolin clay is also disclosed. |
| US09228073B2 |
Stabilized matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resin compositions for additive fabrication
Matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resin compositions for additive fabrication are described and claimed. Such resins include a cationically polymerizable component that is an aliphatic epoxide, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate component, a cationic photoinitiator, a free-radical photo initiator, and a matrix of inorganic fillers, wherein the matrix further constitutes prescribed ratios of at least one microparticle constituent and at least one nanoparticle constituent. Also described and claimed is a process for using the matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resins for additive fabrication to create three dimensional parts, and the three-dimensional parts made from the liquid radiation curable resins for additive fabrication. |
| US09228072B2 |
Method for manufacturing rubber composition
The present invention relates to a method for producing a rubber composition containing a rubber component (A) of at least one selected from natural rubbers and synthetic dienic rubbers, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C) and a vulcanization promoter (D), wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in multiple stages, and in the first stage of kneading, the rubber component (A), all or a part of the inorganic filler (B), and all or a part of the silane coupling agent (C) are kneaded, and then on the way of the first stage, the vulcanization promoter (D) is added and further kneaded. The production method enables production of a rubber composition having a low-heat-generation property while successfully preventing the coupling function activity of the silane coupling agent from lowering. |
| US09228070B2 |
High strength extruded thermoplastic polymer foam
Prepare extruded thermoplastic polymer foam by preparing a foamable polymer mixture containing thermoplastic polymer and blowing agent at a mixing pressure, cooling the foamable polymer mixture and extruding it through a foaming die at a die pressure at least 90 bars lower than the mixing pressure and out through a die opening having cross sectional dimensions of 2.5 millimeter or more and a cross sectional area of at least 700 square millimeters at a flow rate greater than 500 kilograms per hour and allow it to expand into a polymer foam between shaping elements while restraining the extrusion rate with a restraining device so as to form polymer foam having 96 volume percent or less void volume, anisotropic cell size, a thickness of 50 millimeter or greater, compressive and tensile moduli in the thickness dimension greater than 35 mega pascals and an average shear modulus greater than 16 mega pascals. |
| US09228068B2 |
Increased output of a film extrusion process
The invention relates to a process for preparing polypropylene films, a polypropylene film obtained by such a process, use of said polypropylene film as packaging material, an article comprising said polypropylene film as well as to the use of a polypropylene composition to improve the processability of a film production process. |
| US09228067B2 |
Flame-resistant polycarbonate film
A polycarbonate film having a thickness of 0.05 mm to 0.25 mm is formed from a thermoplastic composition that includes a first branched polycarbonate that has a peak melt viscosity of at least 7,000 poise when measured using a parallel plate melt rheology test at a heating rate of 10° C./min at a temperature of between 350° C. to 450° C., a second branched polycarbonate, and a perfluoroalkyl sulfonate salt. |
| US09228065B2 |
Solution based polymer nanofiller-composites synthesis
A solution based polymer nanofiller composite processing method to improve mechanical, electrical, thermal and/or chemical properties. The solution based synthesis method may include the steps of surface functionalizing carbon nanomaterials and dissolving a polymer in a solvent. The functionalized carbon nanomaterials and dissolved polymer may be mixed until the mixture is homogenous. The mixture may be cured to form the polymer carbon nano-composite material, which provides significant improvements in modulus, hardness, strength, fracture toughness, wear, fatigue, creep, and damping performance. |
| US09228063B2 |
Colored charged silsesquioxanes
The present invention provides compounds of formula wherein is wherein is and electrophoretic devices comprising the compounds of formula (1A) or (1B). |
| US09228061B2 |
Zirconium containing complex and condensation reaction catalysts, methods for preparing the catalysts, and compositions containing the catalysts
A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin. |
| US09228056B2 |
Polymers derived from renewably resourced lysinol
Disclosed are salt compositions of lysinol and dicarboxylic acids; and lysinol derived polymers including polyamide, polyimide, polyurea, cross-linked polyurea comprising urethane linkages, polyurea foams, cross-linked polyurea foams, and lysinol-epoxy thermoset. |
| US09228055B2 |
Polyether hybrid epoxy curatives
This invention relates to a polyether-amido-amine compound, obtainable by a two-step reaction of a poly-etheramine with an alkyl acrylate and a polyalkyle-neimine, whereas the polyetheramine and the polyalkyleneimine have at least one primary or secondary amine group, in which the first step comprises the reaction of the polyetheramine with the alkyl acrylate and the second step comprises the reaction of the polyalkyleneimine with the product of the first step. The invention also relates to a method for synthesizing a polyether-amido-amine compound by a two-step-reaction. Another object of this invention is a curable composition containing at least one polyether-amido-amine-compound of this invention and a method for coating the surface of a substrate or for binding at least two substrates together using such a curable composition. |
| US09228054B2 |
Method for producing polyether carbonate polyols
The present invention relates to a method for producing polyether carbonate polyols by way of the catalytic addition of carbon dioxide and alkylene oxides to H-functional starter compounds in the presence of double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyzer that was activated in the presence of cyclic anhydride. |
| US09228052B2 |
Allyl group-modified fluorooxyalkylene group-containing polymer and method for producing the same
Provided is an allyl group-modified fluorooxyalkylene group-containing polymer that is represented by the following general formula (1) and has a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000 in terms of polystyrene, where Rf represents a monovalent or divalent fluorooxyalkylene group-containing polymer residue; “m” represents 1 or 2; X represents F or CF3; “n” represents an integer of 0 to 10; and α represents 1 or 2. The fluorooxyalkylene group-containing polymer is excellent in terms of thermal stability and chemical stability, in addition to water- and oil-repellency, releasability, chemical resistance, lubricity, durability, antifouling property, and fingerprint-wiping property. |
| US09228051B2 |
Polyester compositions containing furandicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof and cyclohexanedimethanol
Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues and optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, and (b) a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues and residues of a modifying glycol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. |
| US09228049B2 |
Method for producing hydrophilic, aliphatic polyurethane foams having low bulk density
The invention relates to a method for producing hydrophilic, aliphatic polyurethane foams having low bulk density. The invention further relates to hydrophilic, aliphatic polyurethane foams that can be obtained according to the method, and to the use thereof as a wound dressing, incontinence product, or as a cosmetic article. |
| US09228048B2 |
Foam compositions and articles including cyclodextrin crosslinked with polyurethane prepolymer and preparation thereof
An odor-absorbing foam composition comprising a cyclodextrin crosslinked with a polyurethane prepolymer. In one embodiment, the foam includes a ratio of the cyclodextrin to the polyurethane prepolymer selected to result in formation of the foam. The odor-absorbing foam may be used in a personal care product or wound care. A process for preparing a foam, including providing a cyclodextrin; providing a polyurethane prepolymer; combining the cyclodextrin with the polyurethane prepolymer; and allowing the polyurethane prepolymer to react with water and crosslink the cyclodextrin to form the foam. A process for preparing an odor-absorbing foam article such as a personal care product, including preparing the foam and applying it or the components thereof to a suitable substrate. |
| US09228042B2 |
Polymer scaffold degradation control via chemical control
A variety of polymers and copolymers suitable for use as biologically compatible constructs and, as a non-limiting specific example, in the formation of degradable tissue scaffolds as well methods for synthesizing these polymers and copolymers are described. The polymers and copolymers have degradation rates that are substantially faster than those of previously described polymers suitable for the same uses. Copolymers having a synthesis route which enables one to fine tune the degradation rate by selecting the specific stoichiometry of the monomers in the resulting copolymer are also described. The disclosure also provides a novel synthesis route for maleoyl chloride which yields monomers suitable for use in the copolymer synthesis methods described herein. |
| US09228041B2 |
Compositions with pH responsive copolymer containing MAEP and/or MAHP and method for using same
Disclosed is a pH responsive polymer made with mono-[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]phthalate and/or mono-[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl hexahydro]phthalate. Also disclosed is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with alkali swellable acrylate copolymer. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer blended with alkali swellable acrylate copolymer, at least one pigment, and water. Also provided is a method of preparing an aqueous coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components. Also provided are methods of preparing mono-[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]phthalate. Also provided are compositions and methods using the polymer in hydraulic fracturing, personal care and or home and industrial cleaners. |
| US09228040B2 |
CNSL-based hydrocarbon resins, preparation and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to resins made from cashew nutshell liquid and vinyl hydrocarbons and processes for manufacturing the resins. These resins exhibit lower viscosity than the phenol-based homologs. They also exhibit good compatibility with a wide range of solvents, mineral and natural oils, epoxy curing agents, liquid epoxy resins, and polymers, which make them suitable additives as non-reactive diluents for solvent-free coating formulations; tackifiers for structural adhesive, pressure sensitive and hot-melt adhesives; stabilizers for lubricants, fuel and polymer formulations; plasticizers for thermoplastic polymers and processing aid for rubber compounding and stabilizers for respective rubber artifacts. These resins are also valuable precursors for the manufacture of epoxy resins and polyols for coating, adhesive and composite formulations exhibiting ameliorated performance in water repellency, anti-corrosion, and fast hardness development during cure. |
| US09228037B2 |
Bulk polymerization process for producing polydienes
A process for preparing a polydiene, the process comprising the steps of: polymerizing conjugated diene monomer with a metallocene complex catalyst system within a polymerization mixture that includes less than 20% by weight of solvent based on the total weight of the polymerization mixture, where the metallocene complex catalyst system includes the combination or reaction product of: (a) metallocene complex, (b) an alkylating agent, and optionally (c) a non-coordinating anion. |
| US09228035B2 |
Photo-curable nanoimprint composition, method for formatting pattern using the composition, and nanoimprint replica mold comprising cured product of the composition
Provided is a photo-curable nanoimprint composition that has excellent properties in terms of etching resistance, dispersibility, and productivity. In addition, the photo-curable nanoimprint composition enables easy transcription of patterns even when a mold is pressed with a relatively low pressure. The photo-curable nanoimprint composition includes: (A) partial hydrolysate obtained by hydrolyzing a mixture of an organic silicon compound and a silicon compound containing (meth)acrylic groups with water in the molar amount of not less than 0.1 times but less than 1.0 times with respect to the number of moles of all alkoxy groups present in the mixture; (B) polymerizable monomer containing (meth)aclyic groups; and (C) pothopolymerization initiator. In addition, the mixture of partial hydrolysate (A) may include further partial hydrolysate of fluorinated silicone compound and/or metal oxide. |
| US09228034B1 |
Hexahydrotriazine, dithiazine, and thioether functionalized materials
Synthetic schemes for preparation of polymers and polymer precursors having various functional groups is provided. These synthetic schemes are used to prepare polymeric, oligomeric, or monomeric materials incorporating 1,3,5-hexahydrotriazine moieties. These hexandortriazine moieties can be further reacted to form dithiazine and thioether moieties. In certain synthetic schemes, 1,3,5-hexahydrotriazine moieties are incorporated as crosslinker groups for providing crosslinked polymeric materials. Crosslinker groups formed with these triazine moieties provide chemically reversible crosslinks, which allow such otherwise intractable crosslinked polymeric materials to be recycled and/or reprocessed by removal/reversal of crosslinks. |
| US09228027B2 |
Threads of Hyaluronic acid and/or derivatives thereof, methods of making thereof and uses thereof
The present invention provides threads of hyaluronic acid, and/or derivatives thereof, methods of making thereof and uses thereof, for example, in aesthetic applications (e.g., dermal fillers), surgery (sutures), drug delivery, etc. |
| US09228022B2 |
Antibodies that are capable of specifically binding tissue factor pathway inhibitor
The invention relates to antibodies that are capable of specifically binding tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI), neutralizing free TFPI and reducing the clotting time of blood. Furthermore, the invention relates to polynucleotides that encode such antibodies and to cells that comprise the polynucleotides or that express the antibodies of the invention. Such antibodies have utility in the treatment of subjects with a coagulopathy, alone as well as in combination with a second agent. |
| US09228013B2 |
Methods of using the FRI domain of human frizzled receptor for inhibiting Wnt signaling in a tumor or tumor cell
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. In particular the invention provides the means and methods for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of cancer and specifically targeting cancer stem cells. The present invention provides a soluble FZD receptor comprising an extracellular domain of a human FZD receptor that inhibits growth of tumor cells. The present invention still further provides a soluble receptor comprising a Fri domain of a human FZD receptor that binds a ligand of a human FZD receptor and said soluble receptor is capable of inhibiting tumor growth. The present invention still further provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering a soluble FZD receptor comprising for example, either an extracellular domain of a human FZD receptor or a Fri domain of a human FZD receptor, in an amount effective to inhibit tumor growth. |
| US09228012B2 |
Production cell line enhancers
The present invention relates to discovery of the ectopic expression of EDEM2 in a production cell to improve the yield of a useful multi-subunit protein. Thus, the present invention provides for production cell lines, such as the canonical mammalian biopharmaceutical production cell—the CHO cell, containing recombinant polynucleotides encoding EDEM2. Also disclosed is a production cell containing both an EDEM2-encoding polynucleotide as well an XBP1-encoding polynucleotide. Improved titers of antibodies produced by these cell lines are disclosed, as well as the improved cell densities attained by these cells in culture. |
| US09228011B2 |
Antibodies against the S100P protein for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer
The present invention relates to the use of antibodies against the S100P protein for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer; and to methods and kits for diagnosing cancer in vitro by means of detecting the levels of S100P in a biofluid, preferably with an antibody. The invention also relates to specific anti-S100P monoclonal antibodies, hybridoma cell lines producing them and method for obtaining them, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions and conjugates containing them. |
| US09228010B2 |
Lung-targeting nanobodies against pulmonary surfactant protein A and their preparation
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical and medical technologies, and more particularly to novel nanobodies against pulmonary surfactant protein A (SP-A) and their preparation methods. The nanobodies of the present invention comprises an amino acid sequence having certain formula. The present invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding the nanobodies, their preparation method and their applications. Immunohistochemistry and in vivo imaging show that the nanobodies of the present inventions have high lung-targeting specificity. |
| US09228008B2 |
Canine anti-CD20 antibodies
The invention provides canine CD20 specific antibodies, methods of making the antibodies and methods of use of the antibodies. |
| US09228007B1 |
Recombinant human progenitor cells, engineered human thymocytes, and engineered human T cells
Disclosed herein are recombinant human progenitor cells, engineered human thymocytes, and engineered human T cells. The recombinant human progenitor cells are made by transducing a human hematopoietic stem cell with a vector having a nucleic acid molecule which encodes a human T cell receptor specific to a virus, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or an epitope thereof. The recombinant human progenitor cells differentiate and mature into the engineered human thymocytes and the engineered human T cells. Also disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting, reducing or treating a viral infection in a subject, such as a human subject, which comprises administering recombinant human progenitor cells, engineered human thymocytes, and/or engineered human T cells to the subject. |
| US09228005B2 |
Myonectin (CTRP15), compositions comprising same, and methods of use
Disclosed is the novel myokine known as myonectin (CTRP15), an isolated nucleic acid encoding the myonectin (CTRP15) gene, and the amino acid sequence encoding the myonectin (CTRP15) protein. Methods of isolation of the nucleic acid, protein, polypeptides and methods of making antibodies to the myonectin (CTRP15) protein are provided. The use of myonectin (CTRP15) in the modulation of lipid and/or glucose metabolism, suppressing the expression of autophagy genes, inhibiting LC3 lipidation and autophagosome-dependent p62 degradation, and activating the Akt/mTOR pathway is also provided. |
| US09228004B2 |
Selection of host cells expressing protein at high levels
Described is a DNA molecule comprising an open reading frame sequence encoding a selectable marker polypeptide, wherein the DNA molecule in the coding strand comprises a translation start sequence for the selectable marker polypeptide having a GTG or TTG start codon, and wherein the ORF sequence that encodes the selectable marker protein has been mutated to replace at least half of its CpG dinucleotides as compared to the native ORF sequence that encodes the selectable marker protein. Further provided are such DNA molecules wherein the ORF sequence that encodes a selectable marker polypeptide is part of a multicistronic transcription unit that further comprises an open reading frame sequence encoding a polypeptide of interest. Also described are methods for obtaining host cells expressing a polypeptide of interest, wherein the host cells comprise the DNA molecules described herein. Further provided is the production of polypeptides of interest, comprising culturing host cells comprising the DNA molecules described herein. |
| US09228001B2 |
Mutants of cholesterol-dependent cytolysins and uses thereof
Mutants of cholesterol-dependent cytolysins comprising at least one amino acid substitution in at least one of Loop 1, Loop 2, or Loop 3 of Domain 4, nucleic acids, vectors, and host cells encoding such polypeptide mutants, and compositions and vaccines comprising such polypeptide mutants. |
| US09227996B2 |
Peptide-based quorum sensing inhibitors for the attenuation of virulence in Staphylococcus aureus
Compounds that affect quorum sensing (QS) in Staphylococcus aureus and related Staphylococcus species (e.g., S. epidermidis). Compounds which modulate one or more of the four AgrC receptors of Staphylococcus species, particularly of Staphylococcus aureus. Modulation includes inhibition or activation of one or more of these four AgrC receptors. These compounds are useful for bacterial interference and are useful for treating bacterial infections, particularly staphylococcal infection. Treatment can include combination of one or more of the compounds of the invention in combination with one or more antibiotics. |
| US09227992B2 |
Method of preparing deoxyribofuranose compounds
The invention relates to methods for making deoxyribofuranose compounds such as compound (2) which are useful intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds such as 5-amino-3-(2′-O-acetyl-3′-deoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-3H-thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-one and the like. |
| US09227986B2 |
Diarylethene compounds and uses thereof
A compound according to Formula IA and IB, reversibly convertible under photochromic and electrochromic conditions between a ring-open isomer A and a ring-closed isomer B is provided. For substitutent groups, Z is N, O or S; each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, or halo; each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, a polymer backbone, alkyl or aryl; or, when both R2 together form —CH═CH— and form part of a polymer backbone; each R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl or aryl; each R4 is aryl; and each R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl or aryl. |
| US09227983B2 |
Taxane and abeo-taxane analogs
The present application discloses new taxane analogs, intermediates and methods for producing them. The present application is also directed to pharmaceutical formulations comprising abeo-taxanes and methods of treating cancer with the abeo-taxanes. |
| US09227982B2 |
4-oxo-3,5,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-pyrano[4,3-d]pyrminidinyl compounds for use as tankyrase inhibitors
The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are defined herein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising a compound of formula (I) as well as for the use of such compounds as tankyrase inhibitors and in the treatment of Wnt signaling and tankyrase 1 and 2 signaling related disorders which include, but are not limited to, cancer. |
| US09227967B2 |
Inhibitor compounds of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidases
Disclosed are compounds which inhibit SSAO enzyme activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions wherein inhibition of SSAO activity is beneficial, such as inflammatory diseases, immune disorders and the inhibition of tumor growth. |
| US09227965B2 |
Processes and intermediates for preparing a macrocyclic protease inhibitor of HCV
Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a cinchonidine salt of formula (IV) via an aqueous solution of a racemic 4-hydroxy-1,2-cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid, which is subjected to cyclization without removing water, by the addition of a water-miscible organic solvent to the aqueous solution and, again without removing water, adding cinchonidine to the aqueous-organic solvent solution so as to obtain the cinchonidine salt of the lactone acid. The cinchonidine salt is allowd to crystallize so as to obtain the enantiomerically purified crystalline lactone acid cinchonidine salt (IV). The enantiomerically pure salt is an intermediate in the synthesis of HCV inhibitor compound of formula (I). |
| US09227962B2 |
Heterocyclic substituted-3-heteroarylidenyl-2-indolinone derivative
Disclosed is a compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. (In the formula, R1 is optionally substituted heteroaryl etc.; R2 is hydrogen etc.; R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen etc., R5 is the following group: (wherein Y is optionally substituted five membered heteroaryl etc., R9a is optionally substituted aryl etc., R9b and R9c are each dependently hydrogen etc., and m is the integral 0 etc.) etc.; R6 is hydrogen etc.; and R7 is hydrogen etc. |
| US09227961B2 |
Hepatitis C virus inhibitors
The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection. |
| US09227957B2 |
Pesticidal pyrimidine compounds
Pyrimidine compounds and their use in controlling pests such as insects and other invertebrates are provided. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects and benefits shall become apparent from the description. |
| US09227954B2 |
Isoindoline compounds and methods of their use
Provided herein are isoindoline compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of such compounds, and methods of their use for treating, preventing, or managing various diseases. |
| US09227952B2 |
Sovaprevir polymorphs and methods of manufacture thereof
The disclosure provides crystalline Sovaprevir forms. The crystalline forms of Sovaprevir comprise a Form A polymorph, a Form B polymorph, a Form C polymorph, a Form D polymorph, and a Form E polymorph. The Form A, B, C, D, and E polymorphs exhibit X-ray powder diffraction patterns having peak locations in accordance with FIGS. 1, 4, 7, 10, and 13, respectively. |
| US09227951B2 |
Substituted hydroxamic acids and uses thereof
This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, R2, R4b, R1, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders. |
| US09227950B2 |
Cyclic sulfate compound, non-aqueous electrolyte solution containing same, and lithium secondary battery
A non-aqueous electrolyte solution containing a cyclic sulfate compound represented by formula (I) is provided, wherein in formula (I), R1 represents a group represented by formula (II) or a group represented by formula (III); R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a group represented by formula (II), or a group represented by formula (III); and in formula (II), R3 represents a halogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a halogenated alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a group represented by formula (IV). |
| US09227948B2 |
Process for the preparation of 2-substituted-2-(6-(substituted)-7-methylbenzo[D][1,3]dioxol-4-yl)acetic acid derivatives
Present invention relates to an improved and commercial process for the preparation of 2-sustituted-2-(6-(substituted)-7-methylbenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl)acetic acid derivatives of formula-I the above Formula I, XII, XIII, XV, wherein R1 is a O-protecting group such as methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, trialkylsilyl, arylmethyl, tetrahydropyran-2-yl, allyl; X is hydroxyl, halogen, mesylate, triflate, tosylate, acetate; Y is oxygen atom, NH or sulfur atom; R2 is C1-C6 alkyl. 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde is selectively protected at C-4 position in the form of an ether compound of formula-XII, oxidized the aldehyde function to get the diol of formula-XIII, and condensed with ethyl glyoxalate under Casiraghi reaction conditions to get the compound of formula-XV. Compound of formula-XV is converted to compound of formula-I by conventional chemistry. Compounds of formula-I are key intermediates in the synthesis of ecteinascidines like trabectedin. |
| US09227947B2 |
Process for the manufacture of epichlorohydrin
The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of epichlorohydrin (“ECH”) by catalytic oxidation of allyl chloride (“AC”) with an oxidant wherein the catalytic oxidation is performed in an aqueous reaction medium, wherein a water-soluble manganese complex is used as oxidation catalyst, followed by the isolation of epichlorohydrin. |
| US09227945B2 |
Process for preparing diaminophenothiazinium compounds
Process for preparing compounds of the diaminophenothiazinium type of formula (II) below. The products have a high degree of purity and are useful for the preparation of medicaments. In which the R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 groups having the same definition as in formula (I), and R representing a group chosen from: a phenyl or benzyl group, optionally substituted with one or more functions chosen from: a C1-C4 alkyl, a halogen atom, a C1-C4 haloalkyl and a nitro group, a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C8 alkyl group, a C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8 alkoxy group, a phenyloxy or benzyloxy group optionally substituted on the aromatic nucleus with one or more functions chosen from: a C1-C4 alkyl, a halogen atom, a C1-C4 haloalkyl and a nitro group, Z representing an atom chosen from O and S. |
| US09227942B2 |
Method for producing 5-(difluoromethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid and production intermediate thereof
5-(Difluoromethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, which is a raw material for the construction of 5-(difluoromethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide, which is a common partial structural motif of the compound having an Aβ production inhibitory action or a BACE1 inhibitory action, can be industrially advantageously produced by decarboxylating 5-[carboxy(difluoro)methyl]pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, which is obtainable from 5-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylate. |
| US09227941B2 |
Carbon nanomaterial having higher order structure by means of multiple hydrogen bonds and method for preparing same
The present invention relates to a carbon nanomaterial having a higher order structure by means of multiple hydrogen bonds and to a method for preparing same. One of the key technical features of the present invention is a carbon nanomaterial having a higher order structure, in which a functional group capable of multiple hydrogen bonds reacts with a conductive carbon nanomaterial, into which said functional group is introduced by a surface modification to be functionalized, thus enabling multiple hydrogen bonds between carbon nanomaterials. In addition, another of the key technical features of the present invention is a method for preparing a carbon nanomaterial having a higher order structure by means of multiple hydrogen bonds, comprising: a first step of modifying the surface of a carbon nanomaterial to introduce a functional group for multiple hydrogen bonds into a conductive carbon nanomaterial; a second step of introducing a functional group capable of multiple hydrogen bonds by the reaction with the carbon nanomaterial functionalized in the first step; and a third step of preparing a paste using the carbon nanomaterial of the second step into which the multiple hydrogen bonds are introduced. As described above, a functional group capable of three or more multiple hydrogen bonds is introduced into a conductive carbon nanomaterial such as a carbon nanotube, graphene, carbon fiber or carbon black, thus inducing the formation of a supramolecular structure between materials and thus enabling the carbon nanomaterial of the present invention to be used for printed electronics. Furthermore, the carbon nanomaterial of the present invention can be utilized as an electrode for an energy storage element such as a secondary battery or a super capacitor when formed into a sheet-type conductive membrane, and can be applied for manufacturing conductive fibers. |
| US09227940B2 |
Hepatitis C virus inhibitors
Hepatitis C virus inhibitors are disclosed having the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R′, B, Y and X are described in the description. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods for using the compounds to inhibit HCV are also disclosed. |
| US09227937B2 |
Phenoxyalkyl pyridinium oxime therapeutics for treatment of organophosphate poisoning
Phenoxyalkyl pyridinium oxime compounds for use in treating organophosphate poisoning. |
| US09227935B2 |
Piperidine/piperazine derivatives
The invention relates to a DGAT inhibitor of formula including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein A represents CH or N; the dotted line represents an optional bond in case A represents a carbon atom; X represents —O—C(═O)—; —C(═O)—C(═O)—; —NRx—C(═O)—; —Z—C(═O)—; —Z—NRx—C(═O)—; —C(═O)—Z—; —NRx—C(═O)—Z—; —C(═S)—; —NRx—C(═S)—; —Z—C(═S)—; —Z—NRx—C(═S)—; —C(═S)—Z—; —NRx—C(═S)—Z—; Z represents a bivalent radical selected from C1-6alkanediyl, C2-6alkenediyl or C2-6alkynediyl; wherein each of said C1-6alkanediyl, C2-6alkenediyl or C2-6alkynediyl may optionally be substituted; and wherein two hydrogen atoms attached to the same carbon atom in C1-6alkanediyl may optionally be replaced by C1-6alkanediyl; Y represents —C(═O)—NRx— or —NRx—C(═O)—; R1 represents adamantanyl, C3-6cycloalkyl; aryl1 or Het1; R2 represents C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphtalenyl, 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxinyl, 1,3-benzodioxolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl or a 6-membered aromatic heterocycle containing 1 or 2 N atoms, wherein said C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphtalenyl, 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxinyl, 1,3-benzodioxolyl or heterocycle may optionally be substituted; R7 represents hydrogen, halo, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkyl substituted with hydroxyl; provided that the following compounds are excluded; a N-oxide thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use as a medicine, as a DGAT inhibitor, of said compounds. |
| US09227931B1 |
Bifunctional compound and method for manufacturing the same
A bifunctional compound and a method for manufacturing the same are revealed. The structural formula of the compound includes two main functional groups. One functional group is a diamide dithiolate (N2S2) ligand able to bind with radioisotopes. The other functional group is polybasic carboxylic acid that binds to biochemical substances. Based on properties of the above two functional groups, the compound of the present invention can be used for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals such as radiotracter for disease diagnosis or radioactive therapeutic agent for disease treatment. |
| US09227927B2 |
Method of treating inflammation
The present invention relates to the use of compounds of general formula (I) as ligands to the melanocortin receptors and/or for treatment of disorders in the melanocortin system: wherein X is H or OH; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, electron donor groups such as alkoxy having 1-5 carbon atoms or hydroxy, electron acceptor groups selected from cyano, nitro, trifluoroalkyl or amide; alkylamino, benzoyloxy, nitroxy, phenyl or sulpho; and the pharmacologically active salts thereof. |
| US09227925B2 |
Process for producing aldehyde compounds
A process for producing an aldehyde compound of the invention comprising: reacting a compound represented by the following formula (a1) or (a2) with a hydrogen and a carbon monoxide in a presence of a compound containing a metal belonging to Groups 8 to 10 and a phosphorous compound so as to satisfy the following conditions (1) and (2) to synthesize an aldehyde compound; wherein the condition (1) is that a content of a metal included in the compound containing a metal belonging to Groups 8 to 10 is 0.01 ppmmol to 300 ppmmol with respect to 1 mol of the compound represented by the formula (a1) or (a2), and wherein the condition (2) is that a molar ratio represented by the phosphorous compound (mol)/the metal (mol) is 100 or more; |
| US09227924B2 |
Processes for making hydrazides
A method is disclosed for preparing hydrazides from hydrazine and an acyl chloride which comprises the steps of (a) preparing a stirred substantially uniform slurry comprising hydrazine and an inert solvent at low temperature; and (b) adding an acyl chloride continuously to said slurry. The method avoids or limits production of undesired bis-hydrazide by-products. The method is used to prepare 3-methyl-3-mercaptobutanoic acid hydrazide, a molecule used to link calicheamicin to a monoclonal antibody. |
| US09227920B2 |
Friction modifiers and a method of making the same
A method of preparing a lubricating oil additive composition comprising reacting (A) a nitrogen-containing reactant derived from reacting a first reaction product with a triglyceride, wherein the first reaction product is derived by reacting an alkanolamine and a base, wherein the nitrogen-containing reactant comprises three equivalents of a nitrogen-containing compound and one equivalent of glycerol, and wherein the nitrogen-containing reactant contains less than 10 mass percent of glycerol alkyl ester; (B) a source of boron; and (C) glycerol. |
| US09227919B2 |
Arylalkylamine compounds as calcium sensing receptor modulators
The present invention provides arylalkylamine compounds as calcium sensing receptor modulators (CaSR). In particular, the compounds described herein are useful for treating, managing, and/or lessening the severity of diseases, disorders, syndromes and/or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing receptors (CaSR). The invention also provides herein the pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for treating, managing, and/or lessening the severity of diseases, disorders, syndromes and/or conditions associated with the modulation of CaSR. The invention also relates to process for the preparation of the compounds of the invention. |
| US09227916B2 |
Process for producing amino acid
L-valine granules are produced by adding L-glutamic acid to an aqueous solution containing L-valine so that the amount of L-glutamic acid is 0.5% by weight or more relative to the L-valine, dissolving the L-glutamic acid, then adjusting the pH of the aqueous solution to an acidic level and then crystallizing the L-valine. |
| US09227915B2 |
Process for the preparation of a crystalline L-MGDA trialkali metal salt
A process is proposed for the preparation of a crystalline L-MGDA trialkali metal salt by crystallization from an aqueous solution thereof which has been obtained by Strecker synthesis, starting from L-α-alanine, by reaction with formaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid to give L-α-alanine-N,N-diacetonitrile and subsequent alkaline saponification of the L-α-alanine-N,N-diacetonitrile to give the L-MGDA trialkali metal salt, wherein a temperature of 150° C. is not exceeded during the alkaline saponification. |
| US09227914B2 |
Calcilytic compounds
Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided. |
| US09227913B2 |
Prevention or suppression of crystallisation of boric acid present in an aqueous phase
A method for preventing the crystallization of boric acid present in an aqueous phase, or for suppressing this crystallization when crystallization has already been initiated, including the addition of at least one compound comprising at least two hydroxyl functions, the compound being selected from alcohols, aminoalcohols, carboxylic acids, and hydroxy acids. |
| US09227912B2 |
Process for making ethanolamines
A process for the preparation of ethanolamines comprising reacting a water-ammonia solution with ethylene oxide to form an effluent reaction mixture comprising unreacted ammonia, water and ethanolamines. This effluent reaction mixture is then subjected to a succession of steps to, inter alia, separate the ethanolamines. |
| US09227911B2 |
Method for producing (R)-1, 1, 3-trimethyl-4-aminoindane
A method for producing a methanol solvate of D-tartrate of (R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-aminoindane, the method comprising steps (a), (b), and (c) below, and comprising adding water to a reaction system before step (c): step (a) of mixing 1,1,3-trimethyl-4-aminoindane, D-tartaric acid, and methanol to provide a mixture containing a methanol solvate of D-tartrate of (R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-aminoindane; step (b) of cooling the obtained mixture; and step (c) of retrieving the methanol solvate of D-tartrate of (R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-aminoindane. |
| US09227909B2 |
Method for the continuous production of nitrobenzene
The present invention relates to a method for producing nitrobenzene, in which the waste gas streams accruing in the process and containing benzene and (traces of) nitrobenzene, possibly low- and medium-boiling components, possibly non-condensable gases and possibly water, optionally after removal of nitrogen oxides, are scrubbed in an absorption column with nitrobenzene, which comprises only very small amounts (maximum 50 ppm) of benzene and is distributed by means of a liquid distributor at a rate of 50 to 200 drip points per square meter, preferably 60 to 120 drip points per square meter, wherein (i) a liquid stream containing benzene and nitrobenzene, possibly organic low- and medium-boiling components and additionally containing sulfuric acid if sulfuric acid is used as the scrubbing agent and (ii) waste gas depleted in benzene and possibly in organic low- and medium-boiling components are obtained. A waste gas purified by the method according to the invention is particularly suitable for burning in a thermal exhaust air treatment process. |
| US09227906B2 |
Benzene ring containing compound, sealing gel, process for preparing same and use thereof
The disclosure provides a benzene ring containing compound, sealing gel, a process for preparing the same and use thereof. The compound has the following Formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and represent alkyls of 1˜4 carbon atoms, respectively. The sealing gel of the disclosure comprises one or more compounds as shown by Formula (I). The sealing gel of the disclosure not only has high binding strength to a glass substrate, but also has a good binding performance to the oriented film, thereby preventing the drop of the binding performance between the colored film substrate and the array substrate, while also decreasing the contamination of external impurities to the liquid crystals in the box. |
| US09227899B2 |
Process for producing propylene glycol methyl ether
Propylene glycol methyl ether is produced by feeding a solution of a basic catalyst in methanol to a catalytic distillation column containing a heterogeneous basic catalyst defining a heterogeneous reaction zone, and feeding propylene oxide to the column. The methanol reacts with the propylene oxide according to a dual homogeneous catalytic reaction and heterogeneous catalytic reaction to form propylene glycol methyl ether, which is removed from the column as a bottoms product. Alternatively, methanol can be reacted with propylene oxide in a pre-reactor, to form propylene glycol methyl ether, and, when the temperature in the pre-reactor reaches about 100° C., the reaction products are transferred to the catalytic distillation column for further reaction. |
| US09227898B2 |
Postharvest production and enhancement of resveratrol and piceatannol in sugarcane
It has been discovered that irradiating the cut side of sugarcane billets, preferably 2-50 mm, with UVB or UVC light or combinations thereof initiates stilbene production, particularly resveratrol and piceatannol. In an embodiment the cut sides of sugarcane billets of a predetermined thickness are irradiated with Ultraviolet-C or Ultraviolet-B light or combinations thereof at an intensity and for a duration of time sufficient to produce a significant increase in a level of one or more stilbenes in the irradiated billets compared to a level of stilbenes in billets that are not irradiated; and the irradiated sugarcane billets are maintained for at least about three days up to about 20 days, to optimize stilbene levels. |
| US09227896B2 |
Process for the separation and purification of a mixed diol stream
Disclosed is a process for the purification of a mixed diol stream. The mixed diol stream comprising two-, three-, and four-carbon diols is separated into component diols by extraction with a hydrophobic solvent mixture. The diols recovered in the extractant may be removed from the extractant stream by back extraction with water or by distillation with an azeotrope-forming agent present, preferably an azeotroping agent already present in the extractant mixture. |
| US09227894B2 |
Integrated process for the production of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
The present invention is directed to processes for the production of 1233zd from 240fa and HF, with or without a catalyst, at a commercial scale. The 240fa and HF are fed to a reactor operating at high pressure. The resulting product stream comprising 1233zd, HCl, HF, and other byproducts is treated to one or more purification techniques including phase separation and one or more distillations to provide purified 1233zd, which meets commercial product specifications, i.e., having a GC purity of 99.5% or greater. |
| US09227891B2 |
Process for separation of C8 aromatic compounds with limited recycling
Process for the production of paraxylene from a C8 aromatic feedstock that comprises the following stages: A stage for separation by adsorption in a simulated moving bed SMB that produces an extract that contains at least 95% paraxylene and at least one raffinate R that contains ethylbenzene, A recycling of raffinate to the SMB separation stage after isomerization, in which R is separated in membrane separation means to obtain a first fraction F1 that is relatively high in ethylbenzene, which is purged, and an additional fraction F2 that is relatively low in ethylbenzene, which is recycled to the SMB after a single isomerization, preferably in the liquid phase. |
| US09227889B2 |
Sweetening of natural gas
An exemplary embodiment can be a process for sweetening natural gas to liquefied natural gas specifications. The process can include providing a membrane contactor having a lumen side and a shell side. A feed natural gas is introduced to the lumen side of the membrane contactor. An absorption solvent is introduced to the shell side of the membrane contactor. CO2 and H2S are removed with the absorption solvent from the feed natural gas resulting in a sweetened natural gas containing less than 50 ppmv CO2 and less than 4 ppmv H2S. Corresponding or associated systems for such sweetening of natural gas are also provided. |
| US09227877B2 |
Ceramic nanocomposite material and method of manufacturing thereof
Ceramic nanocomposites and methods for manufacturing the ceramic nanocomposites are disclosed. One method includes introducing to a fired green ceramic body having a ceramic matrix submicron particles having coefficient of thermal expansion lower than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the ceramic matrix and at least one type of location-controlling dopant at an amount that is sufficient to cover the majority of the ceramic matrix grain boundaries. One ceramic nanocomposite includes a ceramic matrix with submicron particles dispersed in the ceramic matrix, the submicron particles having a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the ceramic matrix and at least one dopant that covers the majority of the ceramic matrix grain boundaries, at a concentration that does not exceed the bulk solubility limit of the dopant in the ceramic matrix at the ceramic nanocomposite sintering temperature. |
| US09227875B2 |
Compositions and methods for making low thermal expansion ceramic bodies
Comminuted pre-mixtures for technical ceramics production, and ceramic bodies made therefrom, the comminuted pre-mixtures being comprised of cellulosic components and alumina source components and the bodies being produced by compounding the comminuted pre-mixtures with powdered inorganic components into batch mixtures, adding liquids to the batch mixtures to form plastic batches, forming the plastic batches into shaped bodies, and heating the shaped bodies to form the ceramic bodies. |
| US09227874B2 |
Extrusion process for proppant production
An extrusion method and apparatus are described for producing ceramics, glass, glass-ceramics, or composites suitable for use as proppants. The method includes forming one or more green body materials, extruding the green body materials to form a green body extrudate, separating and shaping the green body extrudate into individual green bodies, and sintering the green bodies to form proppants. The apparatus includes a means for forming an intimate mixture of green body materials, means to produce a green body extrudate, means for separating and shaping the green body extrudate into individual green bodies, and means to sinter the green green bodies to form proppants. |
| US09227873B2 |
Material based on alumina, with a multiscale structure, comprising an aluminium phosphate binder with good mechanical strength, and process for its preparation
A material is described in the form of a millimetric article constituted by coarse alumina particles with a median diameter in the range 10 to 200 μm, said coarse particles being at a distance, from one interface to another, of less than 10 μm, fine alumina particles with a median diameter in the range 0.5 to 10 μm, said fine particles being at a distance, from one interface to another, of less than 5 μm and being located in the space between the coarse particles, and a binder constituted by aluminium phosphate, said binder being located in the space between said fine and coarse particles, said material having a mesoporous volume, measured by mercury porosimetry, in the range 0.2 to 2 mL/g, a macroporous volume, measured by mercury porosimetry, in the range 0.05 to 0.2 mL/g and a BET specific surface area in the range 80 to 350 m2/g. |
| US09227870B2 |
Glass fiber
There is provided a glass fiber comprising the SiO2 content is 57.0 to 63.0% by weight; the Al2O3 content is 19.0 to 23.0% by weight; the MgO content is 10.0 to 15.0% by weight; the CaO content is 4.0 to 11.0% by weight; and the total content of SiO2, Al2O3, MgO and CaO is 99.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight. |
| US09227869B2 |
Porous glass base material manufacturing burner and optical fiber porous glass base material manufacturing apparatus
A porous glass base material manufacturing burner comprising a combustible gas emission nozzle having one or more rows of small-diameter combustion assisting gas emission nozzles arranged around a central glass raw material gas emission nozzle. When a cross section of the burner formed by cleaving in a direction perpendicular to a central axis of the burner is divided into four equal regions by two orthogonal straight lines intersecting at a center of the cross section, total flow path surface area of the small-diameter combustion assisting gas emission nozzles included in two of the four regions through which passes a straight line running along the starting member and through the center of the cross section is less than the total flow path surface area of the small-diameter combustion assisting gas emission nozzles included in the other two of the four regions. |
| US09227867B2 |
Creation of glazing comprising an opening
The invention relates to a method for preparing a sheet of curved glass comprising an opening involving bending followed by cooling, the periphery of the sheet and the periphery of the opening being supported, at least at the start of cooling, by a skeleton. |
| US09227864B2 |
Method and composition for operation of evaporative cooling towers at increased cycles of concentration
A method and chemical composition are provided which permit operation of evaporative cooling towers at increased cycles of concentration without formation of calcium scale. The method can include first determining the calcium hardness and total alkalinity of the makeup water, calculating the operating cycles of concentration using a formula developed for the specified chemical composition, then dosing the treated water to maintain a constant level of the chemical composition. The method permits scale-free operation of evaporative cooling towers at a minimum of two (2) cycles of concentration over existing technology. |
| US09227863B2 |
Biofiltration with enhanced sludge handling
A water treatment system including a media filter having a filter chamber with a volume to accommodate filter media and a sludge outlet and a charge chamber for storing air. The charge chamber is fluidly connected to the filter chamber and has: (i) an air outlet for admitting air into the filter chamber; and (ii) an air inlet. The system also includes a trigger for selectively allowing the passage of air from the charge chamber air outlet into the filter chamber upon reaching a trigger release point and a sludge concentration/storage volume having at least one wall extending upward to form an upper opening. This wall has a height substantially above the trigger release point and substantially isolates the sludge volume from the charge chamber, except for the upper opening. Finally, an inlet to the sludge volume is at a height which allows pressure within the media filter during a filtration stage to move water above the wall height and into the sludge volume. |
| US09227861B2 |
Air cloud particle suspension dredge
A dredging system agitates the bottom sediment of a waterway to remove particles and oxygenate the water. The system diffuses air through a grid mounted on a waterway floor, raising particle clouds. The particle clouds are transported downstream by water currents while releasing dissolved oxygen throughout the water column. The method of particle removal and oxygenation is used in shallow depths, less than thirty-three feet (2 bars) with minimum favorable water currents of one-half to one knot. The grid is used for diffusion of air to alleviate hypoxic environments in depths less than sixty-six feet (5 bars). |
| US09227853B2 |
Desalination unit for the production of potable water from sub-soil brine
A desalination unit for production of potable water from sub-soil brine including in combination a trapezoidal basin, a condenser, a feed tank, a header, a heat exchanger, a flush valve, a sprinkling system, exhaust heat pipe and water collecting channel; where the exhaust heat pipe is connected to a heat source at one end and to the header at the another end, the header being coupled with the heat exchanger to provide the heat flow, and the heat exchanger being fitted at the inner portion of the trapezoidal basin to heat the sub-soil brine. |
| US09227848B2 |
Process for producing graphene/SiC composite material and graphene/SiC composite material obtained thereby
A process for advantageously producing a graphene/SiC composite material is provided in which a large-area graphene layer that is flat in an atomic level is formed on a SiC single crystal substrate. The process for producing a graphene/SiC composite material in which at least one graphene layer is formed on a SiC single crystal substrate, comprising the steps of: removing an oxide film that is formed by natural oxidation and covers a surface of the SIC single crystal substrate, thereby exposing a Si surface of the SiC single crystal substrate, heating the SiC single crystal substrate with the Si surface exposed under an oxygen atmosphere, thereby forming a SiO2 layer on the surface of the SiC single crystal substrate, and heating the SiC single crystal substrate under vacuum on which the SiO2 layer was formed. |
| US09227846B2 |
Purification of nanocrystals for thermoelectric, solar, and electronic applications
Disclosed herein is a method of purifying and doping a population of semiconductor nanocrystals. The method includes mixing the population of semiconductor nanocrystals having a first material system and a first ligand with a set of particles in the presence of a first solvent, the set of particles having a second material system which is different from the first material system and a second ligand which is different from the first ligand, to form a mixture. The method also includes facilitating a ligand exchange and an ionic exchange in the mixture, altering the first material system of the population of semiconductor nanocrystals to a third material system, different from the first material system and the second material system. The method includes sonicating the mixture and isolating the population of semiconductor nanocrystals having the third material system and the second ligand from the mixture. |
| US09227845B2 |
Packed tower
A packed tower for the absorption of water or SO3 in sulfuric acid includes a jacket and a domed grid disposed within the jacket. The domed grid is held on an L-shaped ring such that a gap is formed between an outside diameter of the domed grid and the jacket. A bed of packings is held on the domed grid through which the sulfuric acid charged from above trickles. A gas supply tube is disposed in a lower region of the tower. A gas outlet is disposed above the bed. An acid outlet is disposed in the lower region of the tower. |
| US09227844B2 |
Heat exchange reformer with double-tubes for reforming hydrocarbons
The invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of synthesis gas from a hydrocarbon feedstock in a heat exchanger reformer, wherein a cooling medium is added to the heat exchange reformer. |
| US09227834B2 |
Edge-reinforced micromechanical component
The present subject matter relates to a micromechanical component having a top face and a bottom face and at least two side faces, and a coating of diamond and/or diamond-like carbon (DLC) which encompasses all the surfaces of the component, wherein on at least one side face, across at least a part of said side face, the coating has a smaller coating thickness than that of the top face and/or bottom face, so that a reinforced area in reference to the at least one side face is produced. |
| US09227832B1 |
Pressure sensor and manufacture method thereof
A pressure sensor using the MEMS element and the manufacture method thereof utilize the semiconductor processes to form the micro channel connecting to the chamber, open the micro channel, coat the anti-sticking layer on the inner surface of the chamber, and then seal the micro channel to keep the chamber airtight. Therefore, the manufacture method may essentially simplify the process to coat the anti-sticking layer on the inner surface of the airtight chamber to prevent the sticking and failing of the movable MEMS element. |
| US09227830B2 |
Automated beverage dispensing system with ice and beverage dispensing
The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage and ice into a cup. The automated beverage dispenser may include an ice dispensing station with an ice auger and a weight sensor, a beverage dispensing station, and a control device. The control device instructs the ice auger to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of ice and instructs the beverage dispensing station to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of the beverage in response to a weight of the cup as determined by the weight sensor. |
| US09227826B2 |
System and method for generating a drive signal
A method and computer program product for defining a PWM drive signal having a defined voltage potential. The PWM drive signal has a plurality of “on” portions and a plurality of “off” portions that define a first duty cycle for regulating, at least in part, a flow rate of a pump assembly. At least a portion of the “on” portions of the PWM drive signal are pulse width modulated to define a second duty cycle for the at least a portion of the “on” portions of the PWM drive signal. The second duty cycle regulates, at least in part, the percentage of the defined voltage potential applied to the pump assembly. |
| US09227824B2 |
Adjustable forklift load backrest
An adjustable forklift load backrest has a first lateral support, a second lateral support and a central connector. The lateral supports are adjustably engaged with the central connector opposite each other. The width of the load backrest can be adjusted by moving the lateral supports closer together or farther away from each other. The lateral supports are affixed to the central connector by bolts traversing through bolt holes on the support arms and slotted openings on the connecting arms of the central connector. |
| US09227823B2 |
Rolling bearing assembly with rotation sensing means, electric machine provided with such an assembly and fork lift truck comprising such an electric machine
This rolling bearing assembly (2) comprises a rolling bearing (4) with an inner ring (8), an outer ring (6) and several rolling bodies (10) between the inner and outer rings, at least one sensor (30) adapted to detect a rotation parameter of a first ring (8) with respect to a second ring (6) of the rolling bearing and a support member (40) holding the sensor (30) in position with respect to the rolling bearing (4). The support member (40) holds the sensor (30) in a position such that at least one connecting pin (34, 36, 38) of the sensor (30) extends in a volume (46) defined by the support member (40) and adapted to accommodate an electrical connector (100). |
| US09227814B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a sheet receiving portion, an ejection roller, and a restriction member. The ejection roller is configured to rotate in a forward direction to eject a recording sheet fed from the image forming unit to the sheet receiving portion, and to rotate in a reverse direction to return the recording sheet to the image forming unit. The restriction member is configured to move between a restriction position where the restriction member protrudes farther in a sheet ejection direction than a peripheral surface of the ejection roller and a retracted position where the restriction member is retracted from the restriction position. The ejection roller is configured to move the restriction member to the restriction position by rotating in the forward direction, and to move the restriction member to the retracted position by rotating in the reverse direction. |
| US09227811B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes an output unit that transports and outputs a recording medium on which an image has been formed, a member having an opening through which the recording medium is output, and a shield member disposed at the opening, the shield member shielding the output unit. The shield member includes plural swing members and a shield plate. The swing members are swingably supported and arranged in an axial direction of the output unit. The shield plate is attached to a wall that restrains the recording medium that is output from returning toward the output unit. |
| US09227810B2 |
Medium transport device and recording apparatus
A medium transport device includes a rotation shaft that enables transport of a medium as it rotates, and a bearing of the rotation shaft, in which the rotation shaft is provided with a hollow portion, a lubricating material containing unit that contains a lubricating material inside an end portion of the hollow portion, and holes that are open to a contact portion with the bearing from the lubricating material containing unit, and the lubricating material can be drawn to the contact portion from the lubricating material containing unit via the holes. |
| US09227809B2 |
Conveyance apparatus and recording apparatus
A conveyance apparatus includes a feeding unit, on which a roll sheet is settable, configured to feed the roll sheet, a conveyance roller configured to convey a sheet fed from the feeding unit, a first detection unit configured to detect a conveyance distance of the sheet conveyed by the conveyance roller, a second detection unit configured to detect a conveyance distance of the sheet drawn out from the roll sheet set on the feeding unit, a driving unit configured to synchronously drive the feeding unit when the sheet is conveyed by the conveyance roller, and a determination unit configured to determine a state of an end portion of the roll sheet based on detection results by the first detection unit and the second detection unit. |
| US09227806B2 |
Image forming apparatus
A sheet storing portion includes a movable restricting portion disposed in a sheet storage body to be movable along a sheet feeding direction and restricting an upstream end in the sheet feeding direction of the sheet. A detecting portion moves in conjunction with the movable restricting portion and includes a detecting member that turns turning on and off the plurality of switches. A control portion is configured to judge the size of the sheet by patterns of ON and OFF of the plurality of switches inputted from the detecting portion and to judge that the size of the sheet stored in the sheet storing portion is the sheet specified through a specifying portion when the size of the sheet is specified through the specifying portion even if the pattern is a predetermined pattern different from a pattern of the size of the sheet specified through the specifying portion. |
| US09227805B2 |
Printing apparatus, control method thereof and storage medium storing program
This invention relates to a printing apparatus and control method thereof. The standard size of an envelope to be stored in each of a plurality of paper storage units configured to store an envelope to be used in printing is set. An offset amount to be used to print an image on an envelope of the set standard size is set. A paper storage unit which stores an envelope to be used in printing is selected from the plurality of paper storage units based on a standard size of an envelope that is designated by a user. The position of an image is shifted in accordance with the set offset amount, and the image is printed on an envelope fed from the selected paper storage unit. |
| US09227804B2 |
Recording apparatus
A recording apparatus includes: a recording section that performs recording on a recording medium; a driving roller disposed in a transportation path; a plurality of driven rollers driven to rotate by abutting against the driving roller, and biased to the driving roller; and a frame defining positions of the driven rollers. A biasing member that biases driven rollers applies a biasing force including a first direction component that is in the transportation direction to the frame in a state of being mounted thereon. At least a part of the driven rollers are disposed by being deviated in the position thereof in a second direction opposite to the first direction in a state where the biasing member is not mounted thereon. |
| US09227803B2 |
Device and method for separating product parts of a multi-part product
The device for separating product parts of a multi-part, flat product includes a receiving unit for receiving the product, a device for separating the product parts and a retaining device for acting on one of the product parts for the purpose of maintaining the separation of the product parts. The receiving unit includes a first friction element and a second friction element, which is movable with respect to the first friction element. The two friction elements are arranged on the receiving unit such that the product can be firmly clamped between the friction elements. The friction elements are designed such that the static friction between the product part and the friction element assigned to this is greater than the static friction between the product parts, so that the product parts can be moved with respect to one another given a relative movement between the two friction elements firmly clamping the product. |
| US09227801B2 |
Image reading device
An image reading device includes a conveyor which conveys a sheet from an upper path to a lower path through a curved path. The conveyance section includes a feed roller which is disposed at the upper path and feeds the sheet, a separation roller which is disposed at the upper path and separates the sheet in conjunction with a separator, and a conveying roller which conveys the sheet along the curved path. The lower path includes a horizontal path extending in a substantially horizontal direction. The separator includes a flat plate portion having a flat plate shape, and the flat plate portion is disposed above the horizontal path and is arranged in a substantially horizontal direction. The separation roller is disposed above the separator. |
| US09227797B2 |
Crane and automated storage and retrieval system
A crane includes a first arm, a second arm, a first vertical transmission mechanism and a second vertical transmission mechanism. The first vertical transmission mechanism transmits the first arm and the second arm to move vertically in a synchronous manner, and the second vertical transmission mechanism transmits the second arm to move vertically with respect to the first arm. |
| US09227796B2 |
Interval adjustment device and transport device using same
In order to improve workability of an operation to adjust the interval between two members, leveling devices (3) support an air rail (2) on base frames (1), and adjust the height of the air rail (2) with respect to the base frames (1). The leveling devices (3) have: disc spring groups (31) which expand and contract in the height direction of the air rail (2) with respect to the base frames (1); a columnar indenter (32), in which a stepped through-hole (324) for inserting a bolt (4) is formed from one end face (321) to the other end face (323), with a first edge part (322) formed outward on the one end face (321) side; a columnar spring guide (33), in which a through-hole (334) for inserting the bolt (4) is formed from one end face (331) to the other end face (333), with a flange part (332) formed outward on the one end face (331) side; and a tubular housing (34) in which a second edge part (342) is formed inward at one opening (341) thereof. |
| US09227790B2 |
Biomass feeding system
A method and a system are provided for feeding a biomass material feed into a fluidized bed gasifier. The system includes a first plurality of screw conveyors disposed circumferentially around and connected to or integral with a gasifier shell of the fluidized bed gasifier, such that each of the first plurality of screw conveyors is in feed communication with a gasifier chamber defined by the gasifier shell. The system also includes a plurality of secondary receptacles, each individually coupled to a respective screw conveyor of the first plurality of screw conveyors, such that each of the plurality of secondary receptacles includes a secondary receptacle shell defining a secondary receptacle chamber in feed communication with the respective screw conveyor. The system further includes a plurality of primary receptacles, each including a primary receptacle shell defining a primary receptacle chamber in feed communication with at least two of the plurality of secondary receptacles. |
| US09227788B2 |
Chain wheel for apron conveyor
A chain wheel for driving or diverting a conveyor of an apron conveyor including transport plates is disclosed. The transport plates may be releasably connectable via a chain connecting parts to the conveyor chain. The chain wheel may have a chain wheel body including a lateral face. The chain wheel may also have teeth arranged peripherally offset over the lateral face. In addition, the chain wheel may have bearing faces. The bearing faces may be arranged peripherally offset over the lateral face between two adjacently situated teeth. The bearing faces may also be configured to support the chain connecting parts. |
| US09227786B2 |
Part mounting facility and part mounting method
A part mounting facility is provided with substantially U-shaped conveyance paths having return bends, and the substantially U-shaped conveyance paths are formed by providing conveyance paths, which are in part mounting work regions, with the return bends. The substantially U-shaped conveyance paths are connected to each other, and the upstream-most substantially U-shaped conveyance path among the connected substantially U-shaped conveyance paths is connected to the downstream-most substantially U-shaped conveyance path to enable a workpiece conveyance dolly to circulate along the conveyance paths. |
| US09227779B2 |
Cargo container for an aircraft
A cargo container for accommodating transport goods and for being arranged in a cargo compartment of a means of transport is provided. The cargo container includes a housing that can be closed so that it is airtight, and an internal coating. The internal coating is incombustible and is arranged on an inner surface of the housing. Thus, the cargo container makes it possible to limit propagation of a fire to the internal space of the housing. |
| US09227776B2 |
Tray for transporting horticultural containers
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a tray for transporting a plurality of horticultural containers. The tray comprises: a plurality of connected container receiving pockets each having a bottom portion and an open distal portion opposite the bottom portion and sized to receive a horticultural container; and a plurality of tabs projecting into at least one of the pockets, each of the plurality of tabs including an upper end connected to the pocket below the open distal portion and extending downward at an angle to position a free distal end into the pocket with a bias against outward radial displacement. |
| US09227768B2 |
Securable consumer goods transportation apparatus
A securable consumer goods transportation apparatus comprising a container, and a spill prevention strap attached to the container. Also disclosed is a method comprising placing a consumer good in a container comprising a spill retention strap, positioning the container in a vehicle, securing the container in the vehicle using the spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement. Furthermore, a method comprising providing instructions to secure a container comprising a spill retention strap in a vehicle, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement is disclosed. |
| US09227764B2 |
Pilf resistant packaging system
A theft-proof packaging system includes a product package having a compartment configured to encapsulate a product, wherein the compartment is pneumatically pressurized above a surrounding environment. A pressure sensor assembly is located within the compartment. The pressure sensor assembly includes a pressure sensor, a power source electrically connected to the pressure sensor and a transmitter electrically connected to the power source. The transmitter is configured to send a signal. A receiving unit is located outside the compartment of the product package and disposed remote from the product package. The receiving unit includes a receiver configured to receive the signal from the transmitter and an alarm electrically coupled to the receiver. The pressure sensor assembly is configured to detect a change in pressure inside the compartment and then send the signal to the receiving unit activating the alarm. |
| US09227763B2 |
Multi-functional protective cover for a computing accessory and support accessory for a portable electronic device, and methods and systems relating thereto
A computing system is provided with a portable electronic device, a computing accessory, and a multi-functional support accessory. The support accessory may provide a supportive configuration for supporting the portable electronic device in an upright, working position. The support accessory can also transition to a protective configuration for acting as a protective cover for the computing accessory. When the support accessory is in the protective configuration, the computing accessory can be inserted into, or otherwise protected thereby. When the support accessory is in the supportive position, the portable electronic device can be stabilized in an upright orientation by the support accessory. |
| US09227761B2 |
Bottle protection device
A protective device for at least partially encasing a bottle includes an elastomeric sleeve type member for receiving at least a first predetermined portion of such bottle, such sleeve type member having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. |
| US09227754B2 |
Folding box
A folding box includes a rectangular base, two side boards, two end boards, and two mounting apparatuses mounted to each side board. The base includes a bottom plate, two side plates protruding up from two opposite sides of the bottom plate, and two end plates protruding up from two opposite ends of the bottom plate. The side boards are rotatably connected to the two side plates. The end boards are rotatably connected to the two end plates. Each mounting apparatus includes a first inserting member slidably installable on the corresponding side board. A flange protrudes inward from each end of each end board. A protrusion protrudes inward from each flange. Each protrusion defines a latching hole aligning with the corresponding first inserting member. Each first inserting member is inserted into the corresponding latching hole, to connect the side boards to the end boards. |
| US09227753B2 |
Fastening mechanism for a carton
A locking device for a carton comprising a first part and a second part complementary to the first part, the first part comprising a first panel (12) having an aperture for receiving the second part, the second part comprising a tab (22) coupled to a second panel, the tab having a fold line (15a, 15b) foldable to form a leading edge, the tab being inserted into the aperture in a folded condition, the tab comprising at least one engaging edge (30a, 30b) for engaging with the first panel. |
| US09227752B2 |
Elevated microwave heating tray
Various blanks and constructs formed therefrom are provided. The various constructs include features for supporting a food item at an elevated position to enhance the heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item in a microwave oven. |
| US09227749B2 |
Climatic protection of fracking hydro tanks
The present invention provides cold climatic protection to the hydro tanks and associated fluid conduits present on a frac pad. A modular endoskeleton is provided and covered by a plurality of rip resistant tarps. A heat entrapment canopy results which maintains an inner temperature above freezing even in extreme cold outside temperatures. |
| US09227741B2 |
Equipment for producing cooling packs consisting of a shell made of a porous material containing an amount of carbon-dioxide snow enclosed and retained inside the casing
The invention relates to equipment for producing cool packs containing an amount of carbon-dioxide snow, which includes: a set of at least two cells, each of which is capable of receiving and supporting a shell to be filled; a feeding tube connected, at the upstream portion thereof, to a liquid CO2 source; a set of at least two injection manifolds, each injection manifold being located opposite a cell in which a casing to be filled is to be positioned, and each manifold being connected, at the upstream portion thereof, to the feeding tube, wherein each manifold comprises an injection port at at least one location along the length thereof, the equipment being characterized in that: i) the end of each manifold opposite the feeding tube is formed as a sealed end provided in the form of a substantially rounded tip; j) each injection port located on a manifold is a provided as a threaded opening having a given diameter D and is capable of receiving an injection nozzle by means of screwing; k) said equipment comprises at least two injection nozzles, each injection nozzle being provided in the form of a part that is cylindrical over at least a portion of the length thereof, said cylinder being a hollow cylinder, the threaded outer diameter of which is equal to the diameter D of at least one of the threaded openings of at least one of the manifolds, and the inner diameter d of which is less than D. |
| US09227736B2 |
Methods and apparatus for determining pilot awareness of a system-initiated change based on scanning behavior
A method for assessing and responding to a level of awareness of a flight crew member onboard an aircraft is provided. The method assesses an eye-scanning behavior of the flight crew member to determine whether the flight crew member is aware of a system-initiated change to a flight parameter; and when the flight crew member is not aware of the system-initiated change, orients the flight crew member to the system-initiated change. |
| US09227734B2 |
Secondary load path for gas turbine engine
A waiting link to support an engine on an aircraft includes a body portion including a first body portion opening, a second body portion opening, and a space therebetween. A first bearing is received in the first body portion opening and moveable in a generally vertical direction. A second bearing is received in the second body portion opening. The first and second bearings include a first and second bearing opening, respectively, that receives a first and second attachment member, respectively, that secures the body portion to a first and second structure, respectively. A cam is located in the space. The cam is pivotable between a first position and a second position. The waiting link does not provide a load path when the cam is in the first position, and when a primary load path fails, the waiting link provides the load path when the cam is in the second position. |
| US09227733B2 |
Automated water drop measurement and ice detection system
A method and apparatus for detecting an icing condition. The apparatus comprises a sensor system and an icing condition detector. The sensor system is configured to collect drops of water from air on an exterior of an aircraft and generate a number of images of the drops of water collected. The icing condition detector is configured to detect a presence of a number of types of icing conditions for the aircraft using the number of images from the sensor. |
| US09227729B2 |
Aircraft seat employing dual actuators for seat translaton and seat recline
An aircraft passenger seat including a seat base frame, a seatback and a seat bottom configured to horizontally translate relative to the seat base frame, a first actuator arranged to drive seat translation, and a second actuator arranged to drive seatback recline, the dual actuators working in parallel to increase the speed of horizontal translation and combine the recline function into one continuous motion. |
| US09227728B2 |
Aircraft cabin partition monument with stowage compartment
An aircraft cabin partition monument comprising a partition wall element and a stowage compartment. The stowage compartment includes a cover plate element and at least one sidewall element. The stowage compartment is convertible between a state of rest, wherein the cover plate and the sidewall element extend substantially parallel to the partition wall element, and a state of operation, wherein the cover plate element and the sidewall element extend relative to the partition wall element such that the cover plate element and the sidewall element define a stowage space arranged adjacent to the partition wall element. |
| US09227725B2 |
Aircraft including an electric starter-generator for the or each turbojet, an undercarriage fitted with an electric motor for taxiing, an electricity converter, and an electricity distribution unit connecting the electricity converter to the starter-generator and the electric motor
An aircraft including an electric starter-generator for each of turbojets, and an undercarriage including an electric motor for taxiing the aircraft, which mutualizes an electricity converter for starting and for taxiing the aircraft. A single electricity converter is configured to be coupled to the electric starter-generator associated with a turbojet or to the electric motor of the undercarriage for taxiing, the coupling take place via an electricity distribution unit. |
| US09227722B2 |
Flap support
A flap support structure for an aircraft wing having a trailing edge flap, the flap support structure comprising: a flap support beam including an aerodynamic fairing; and a drive unit including a universal support structure which rotatably receives a drive shaft connected to a drive arm for moving the trailing edge flap, wherein the universal support structure also forms part of the flap support beam and supports the aerodynamic fairing. |
| US09227718B2 |
Lower joints between outboard wing boxes and center wing sections of aircraft wing assemblies
Lower joints of aircraft wing assemblies are disclosed. In some embodiments, a lower joint includes an outboard lower wing panel, a center lower wing panel, a rib, and a lower joint assembly that includes two outboard flanges operatively coupled to the outboard lower wing panel, an inboard flange operatively coupled to the center lower wing panel, and an upper flange operatively coupled to the rib. In some embodiments, a lower joint assembly includes one or more splice plates, an upper T-fitting, and one or more intermediate plates. In some embodiments, the outboard lower wing panel, the center lower wing panel, and the lower joint assembly are constructed substantially of different materials. |
| US09227717B2 |
Aircraft fuselage reinforcement system
A fuselage of a fiber-reinforced composite material for an aircraft with a skin and with a multiplicity of circumferential stiffeners and only a small number of longitudinal stiffeners, the skin having a multiplicity of local reinforcements. |
| US09227713B2 |
Outboard motor
An outboard motor includes an engine, an exhaust passage member, and an idle exhaust passage member. The exhaust passage member defines a main exhaust passage through which exhaust gases of the engine are guided to a main exhaust port disposed in the water, and also defines a portion of an idle exhaust passage through which exhaust gases in the main exhaust passage are guided to an idle exhaust port opened to the atmosphere. The idle exhaust passage member includes an upstream end connected to the exhaust passage member and a downstream end that defines the idle exhaust port and is disposed at a higher position than the upstream end. The idle exhaust passage member is made of a flexible material, and is integrally formed from the upstream end to the downstream end. |
| US09227711B2 |
Large outboard motor for marine vessel application and related methods of making and operating same
An outboard motor for a marine vessel application, and related methods of making and operating same, are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the outboard motor includes a horizontal-crankshaft engine in an upper portion of the outboard motor, positioned substantially positioned above a trimming axis of the outboard motor. In at least another embodiment, first, second and third transmission devices are employed to transmit rotational power from the engine to one or more propellers at a lower portion of the outboard motor. In at least a further embodiment, the outboard motor is made to include a rigid interior assembly formed by the engine, multiple transmission devices, and a further structural component. In further embodiments, the outboard motor includes numerous cooling, exhaust, and/or oil system components, as well as other transmission features. |
| US09227709B1 |
Underwater propelling device for underwater vehicle
The present invention relates to an underwater propelling device (10) i a stator (20) comprising circumferential arrayed coils (35) and being adapted to generate a controlled electromagnetic field along an axial direction, a shaftless propellant rotor (30) comprising: at least two magnetized ring-shaped plates, respectively an upper magnetized plate (31) and a lower magnetized plate (32), coaxially spaced-apart along said axial direction and perpendicular thereto such that said circumferential arrayed coils (35) are positioned therebetween, each plate (31, 32) defining a central aperture (31a, 32a) and having a circumferential array of radially extended magnetized poles (34) embedded therein, said magnetized poles (34) generating a magnetic field which interacts with the electromagnetic field of the stator (20) so as to cause the rotation of said plates (31, 32) about a central axis (ZZ′) parallel to said axial direction, at least one ring-shaped propeller (33) defined by its outer periphery and its inner periphery, said propeller being received inside the central apertures (31a, 32a) of said plates (31, 32) and fixedly secured thereto, a plurality of propeller blades (35) projecting inward from the inner periphery of said propeller (33), said blades (35) producing a thrust along the central axis (ZZ′) when the plates (31, 32) rotate, wherein the rotor (30) is axially separated from the stator (20) by a gap, preferably less than 3 mm, so as to permit the formation of a hydraulic film inside said gap, said hydraulic film being adapted to provide lubrication of the rotor, thus reducing friction between the rotor and the stator, and to transmit the axial thrust force of the rotor to the stator. |
| US09227703B2 |
Buoyant structure for petroleum drilling, production, storage and offloading
A buoyant structure having a hull, a planar keel defining a lower hull diameter, a lower cylindrical portion connected to the planar keel, a lower frustoconical portion disposed above the lower cylindrical portion with inwardly sloping wall at a first angle, an upper frustoconical portion directly connected to the lower frustoconical portion, and the upper frustoconical portion with outwardly sloping wall, the inwardly sloping wall abutting the outwardly sloping wall forming a hull neck with a hull neck diameter. The buoyant structure having a main deck, a moon pool, and propellers attached to the planar keel, which are operated by a motor or a generator. The buoyant structure connects over a chambered buoyant storage ring. |
| US09227700B2 |
Tensioning and connector systems for tethers
A top connector for a tether of a subsea buoy is disclosed. The connector has a support, a lever member movable about a pivot axis, and a chain stop mechanism mounted on the lever member to be situated below the pivot axis in use. The lever member is pivotably connected to the support via a flex joint arranged to bear a tensile load exerted by a top chain of the tether when engaged with the chain stop mechanism. The flex joint improves bending fatigue life of the top chain. A frame extends upwardly from the support to carry a sheave for the top chain. A pivotably connected lever member extends downwardly from the support. The lever member is pivotable relative to the support and the frame, allowing a compact arrangement that avoids the frame, the top chain or the sheave clashing with the shell of the buoy. |
| US09227699B2 |
Boat cover assembly
A pontoon boat includes a cover assembly. A front cover section has a front cover area defined by a perimeter thereof and is slidable relative to the central cover section between a retracted position and an extended position. An aft cover section has an aft cover area defined by a perimeter thereof and is slidable relative to the central cover section between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the extended position, the cover assembly defines a perimeter having a length dimension and a width dimension generally matching the length and width dimensions of the perimeter defined by the pontoon's sidewalls. The cover assembly is vertically movable between an up position where the cover assembly is elevated above head level, and a down position where the cover assembly is positioned on the sidewalls to cover an area inside the perimeter defined by the sidewalls. |
| US09227695B2 |
Drive assembly of an electric bicycle
A drive assembly of an electric bicycle is disclosed. A shell tube of an electric bicycle is transfixed with a crank shaft sheathed with an outer shaft set. The outer shaft set links to a tubular motor set. A first side of the crank shaft is provided with a left positioning set sheathed and limited in a left hole of the shell tube. A second side of the crank shaft is provided with a right positioning set sheathed and limited in a right hole of the shell tube. The right positioning set is fixed with a chain wheel set. A displacement of the crank shaft pulled by a bicycle chain is detected by a torque detection unit, and a torque is accessed by a control unit based upon the displacement to control the output power of the tubular motor set, thereby assisting pedaling the bicycle with feet. |
| US09227694B2 |
Bicycle drive unit
A bicycle drive unit includes a crank axle, a motor, an output member and a torque combining mechanism. The crank axle is rotatable about a first rotational axis. The motor has an output shaft rotatable about a second rotational axis. The output member is rotatable about the first rotational axis in a first rotational direction as the crank axle rotates about the first rotational axis in the first rotational direction. The torque combining mechanism operatively couples the output shaft of the motor to the output member to transmit rotation of the output shaft of the motor to the output member. The torque combining mechanism operatively separates the output shaft of the motor from the output member for preventing rotation of the crank axle from being transmitted to the output shaft of the motor as the crank axle rotates about the first rotational axis in a second rotational direction. |
| US09227693B2 |
Auxiliary device for hydraulic brake assembly
An auxiliary device for a hydraulic brake assembly used on a two-wheel vehicle includes a body and a transmission device. The body has four cylinders respectively connected to the left and right brake lever hoses, and front and rear wheel brake hoses. By the operation of the transmission device, the front and the rear wheels are braked by either pulling the left brake lever or the right brake lever. The front wheel brake unit and the rear wheel brake unit are simultaneously activated by pulling either the left brake lever or the right break lever. The front wheel is braked right after the rear wheel is braked, and the braking force applied to the rear wheel is larger than that to the front wheel. |
| US09227690B1 |
Axle adapter assembly
An axle adapter assembly, configured for enabling conversion of an axle installed on a vehicle to fit different center bore sizes of wheel hubs, including: an axle configured for coupling dropouts of fork legs of a lower fork; adapters configured for being inserted within the dropouts; the adapters configured for engaging an outer surface of the axle and retaining the axle upon engagement; and axle pinch shims configured for being inserted into slits of the dropouts and the adapters, wherein upon the insertion, the adapters are aligned with the dropouts, such that shoulders of the adapters retain edges of a wheel hub of the wheel hubs. |
| US09227685B2 |
Vehicle
Provided herein is a vehicle having high driving operability during turning. The vehicle having a right wheel provided at the right of a main body and a left wheel provided at the left of the main body, includes a right lower arm that connects the main body to the right wheel, a left lower arm that connects the main body to the left wheel, and foot placement sections that are respectively mounted to the right and left lower arms in order to place feet of a driver thereon. A mounting position of the right lower arm to the main body is to the left of the main body and a mounting position of the left lower arm to the main body is to the right of the main body. |
| US09227683B2 |
Tricycle
A tricycle includes a frame and a front wheel. The tricycle includes a first rear wheel coupled to the frame. The tricycle includes a second rear wheel coupled to the frame. The tricycle includes a front suspension system and a rear suspension system functionally coupled to the frame. The tricycle includes a drive system coupled to the frame and a wheel hub fixedly coupled to the first drive shaft. The drive system includes a transmission system coupling a first drive train to a second drive train. The tricycle includes a locking device configured to lock the relative position of the wheel hub and the rear axle, wherein the locking device is selectably adjustably between a first mode and a second mode. The first mode includes the wheel hub and the rear axle locked together, and the second mode includes the wheel hub and the rear axle shaft independently rotatable. |
| US09227679B2 |
Track link connector with textured region
A track link connector is disclosed herein that includes an elongate, substantially cylindrical body having a length dimension and including a substantially annular exterior surface and first and second opposing end portions. The track link connector further includes a textured region extending less than 360 degrees around a circumference of the exterior surface of the body at one of the end portions thereof. |
| US09227675B1 |
Convertible pickup truck cargo box system
A convertible pickup truck cargo box system is disclosed that allows a pickup truck to easily transform into a flat bed truck, giving a greater range of utility, versatility, options, and cosmetic appearance for both commercial/work applications and recreational/personal applications in just one vehicle. The convertible pickup truck cargo box system may include a convertible cargo box that has a flat bed, a fold up headache rack, removable side panels, and a removable tailgate assembly. The seam between the side panels and the flat bed may be concealed by side trim molding so that their interface is not seen, giving the normal cosmetic appearance of a standard pickup truck. Thus, the pickup truck can be converted easily from a normal looking pickup truck for recreational and personal applications into a flat bed truck for commercial and work applications by removing and storing the side panels and the tailgate assembly. |
| US09227674B1 |
Open top container with reinforced top rail
An open top container for transporting loads and a rail for strengthening an upper rim of the container's peripheral wall. The rail includes a U-shaped first region including first, second, and third legs secured end-to-end; and an F-shaped second region comprising a base with first and second arms extending downwardly from the base. The base is secured end-to-end with the third leg of the first region. A first strengthening rib extends outwardly from the first region and toward the container's wall. The first rib is laterally spaced from the wall but runs parallel thereto for substantially the entire length of the rail. A second rib vertically spaced from the first rib but parallel thereto may also extend outwardly from the first region and toward the container's wall. The rail increases progressively in thickness from the first leg to the second leg, then the third leg, and finally the base. |
| US09227671B2 |
Vehicle instrument panel reinforcement
A vehicle instrument panel reinforcement capable of raising ease of vehicle installation is provided. The instrument panel reinforcement is formed with a cross-section profile of square shaped closed cross-section profile from an upper member and a lower member, is disposed along a vehicle width direction at the inside of a vehicle instrument panel. Plural first protruding portions are formed to one end portion of the upper member, and plural first projection portions are formed to another end portion thereof. Similarly, plural second protruding portions are formed to one end portion of the lower member and plural second projection portions are formed to another end portion thereof. The first protruding portions and the second projection portions, and the first projection portions and the second protruding portions, are projection welded together at plural points simultaneously. |
| US09227669B2 |
Structure of floor panel of vehicle body
Disclosed is a structure of a floor panel which includes a rear floor panel that is provided in a vehicle body, and has a storage portion for a spare tire; a rear crossmember that is installed on a front side of the rear floor panel so as to extend in a lateral direction of the vehicle body, and is joined to the rear floor panel; a rear end panel that is installed on a rear side of the rear floor panel 10 so as to extend in the lateral direction of the vehicle body, and is joined to the rear floor panel 10; and a bead portion that is formed in the rear floor panel while having a lengthwise direction of the vehicle body as a longitudinal direction of the bead portion, and extends to an installation region of the rear crossmember. |
| US09227664B2 |
Rear sub frame of automotive vehicle
A rear sub frame comprising a pair of side members, a front cross member, and a rear cross member. The front cross member is configured in substantially a V shape in a front view such that the front cross member slants continuously from both end portions thereof toward a central portion, in a vehicle width direction, thereof which is located below a rear differential, and that a center position, in the vehicle width direction, of a bottom portion of the front cross member which corresponds to an apex portion of the V shape is offset from a center of a vehicle body in the vehicle width direction toward a specified side which matches an offset-arrangement side of a ring gear arranged in the rear differential. |
| US09227663B2 |
Driving assist controller for vehicle
Feed-forward control amounts of an electric motor, which are necessary for a vehicle to travel along the target course under the feed-forward control, are calculated on the basis of the road shape. The prediction time is variably set to be shorter as the present displacement between the target course and the vehicle position becomes larger, the position after elapse of the prediction time is defined as a forward gaze point, and the feedback control amounts of the electric motor, which are necessary for the vehicle to travel along the target course under the feedback control, are calculated on the basis of the traveling state of the vehicle so as to zero the displacement between the target course and the vehicle trajectory in the forward gaze point. The electric motor current value is then calculated from the driver steering torque, feed-forward control amounts, and feedback control amounts. |
| US09227656B2 |
Electric power steering system
A drainage device of an electric power steering system has a drain case and a drain valve. The drain case has a groove portion formed in a peripheral edge portion of a case inlet. The drain valve has a main body, and a flange disposed so as to face the case inlet. The flange has a bulged portion bulged toward the case inlet, and an annular seal portion. When the seal portion is brought into tight contact with the peripheral edge portion of the case inlet, the drainage device is placed in a valve closed state to form an annular space between the groove portion and the seal portion. When the seal portion is elastically deformed to form a gap between the seal portion and the peripheral edge portion of the case inlet, the drainage device is placed in a valve open state. |
| US09227653B2 |
Electric power steering system
An EPS includes a first rack and pinion mechanism that converts rotation of a pinion shaft due to a steering operation, to reciprocating motion of a rack shaft; and a steering force assist device that applies a motor torque of a motor as an assist force by using a second rack and pinion mechanism; and an ECU that controls an operation of the steering force assist device. Rack teeth of the rack shaft constituting the first rack and pinion mechanism are formed so that a steering gear ratio is changed depending on a steering angle. The ECU computes a motor neutral point by subtracting a conversion value from a motor angle detection value. The conversion value is computed based on a steering angle detection value by referring to a conversion map that is set taking into account the steering gear ratio corresponding to the steering angle. |
| US09227647B2 |
Manually propelled vehicle
A manually propelled vehicle includes a vehicle body; a wheel for moving the vehicle body; a force sensor that detects an operating force and outputs sensor data; a distance measuring sensor that measures a distance between the manually propelled vehicle and a user and outputs sensor data; and a controller including a processor that receives the sensor data of the force sensor and the sensor data of the distance measuring sensor and a wheel drive controller that controls driving and braking of the wheel based on an output of the processor. |
| US09227642B2 |
Train detection systems and methods
Techniques for improving safety at railroad track crossings are described. Example embodiments provide a train detection and collision avoidance system configured to detect potential collisions between vehicles (e.g., cars, trucks, motorcycles) and trains. The system detects potential collisions based on location information obtained by tracking modules installed in or carried by the trains and vehicles. When a potential collision between a vehicle and a train is detected, the train detection system alerts an operator of the vehicle and/or the train, so that the operator can take steps to avoid the collision. The operator may be alerted in various ways, including by audio, visual, or tactile output. |
| US09227641B2 |
Vehicle position determining system and method of using the same
A position determining system for a vehicle on a guideway which includes an on-board controller configured to determine a position of the vehicle on the guideway. The position determining system further includes a transmitter/detector array configured to emit an interrogation signal and to receive reflection signals based on the emitted interrogation signal. The transmitter/detector array includes a first antenna and a second antenna, the second antenna spaced from the first antenna in a direction of travel of the vehicle. The position determining system further includes a transponder identification database configured to store transponder information. The on-board controller is configured to determine the position of the vehicle along the guideway based on a modulated reflection signal received by the transmitter/detector array and a first non-modulated reflection signal received by the transmitter/detector array. |
| US09227637B2 |
Vehicle braking/driving force control apparatus
When a braking/driving force on each wheel is used for vehicle motion control, in order to reduce a noise generated by a zero cross of a motor torque, provided is a distribution setting part, which is to be applied to a vehicle configured so that a conversion rate of converting a braking/driving force on the wheel into a force in a vertical direction of a body by a suspension is different between a front wheel side and a rear wheel side. The distribution setting part sets distributions of a driver-requested driving force to front/rear wheels so as to be larger to the wheels coupled to the suspensions smaller in conversion rate than to the wheels coupled to the suspensions larger in conversion rate. As a result, a zero cross of a motor torque is restrained, resulting in a reduction in generation of a noise caused by a backlash of speed reduction gears. |
| US09227636B2 |
Power transmission device
A power transmission device includes a synchronous meshing mechanism, a braking mechanism, a shift mechanism, a parking gear, a parking mechanism, and a control unit. In the case where the shift mechanism is switched to a parking range, the control unit performs braking continuation processing for continuing the braking of the braking mechanism (step 4) regardless of a driver's braking operation, inhibits the rotation of the driven gear shaft by the parking mechanism, places a predetermined synchronous meshing mechanism in a connected state as a preparation for starting up the vehicle again, and then ends the braking continuation processing (step 5). |
| US09227633B2 |
Method and a system for changing a vehicle's trajectory
A method for changing a vehicle's trajectory, wherein the vehicle includes a steering arrangement including a manual steering device, at least one pair of ground engaging members and a mechanical interconnection therebetween, includes the steps of applying a braking force to at least one of the ground engaging members so that the vehicle's trajectory is changed, and simultaneously suppressing steering device disturbances resulting from the mechanical interconnection. |
| US09227627B2 |
Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle
A control apparatus is applied to a hybrid vehicle having a driving apparatus including a power split mechanism which splits torque of an internal combustion engine into a first MG and output portion, and a motor lock mechanism which switches a state of the power split mechanism between a differential state in which the torque of the internal combustion engine splits into the first MG and output portion and a non-differential state in which it is stopped to split the torque. The hybrid vehicle switches a driving mode between a first driving mode in which the power split mechanism is switched to the differential state and a second driving mode in which the power split mechanism is switched to the non-differential state. The control apparatus calculates energy loss of the driving apparatus in each driving mode, and switches the driving mode of the vehicle based on the calculated energy loss. |
| US09227623B2 |
Hybrid drive of a motor vehicle and method for operating same
A hybrid drive of a motor vehicle has an internal combustion engine, an electric machine, and a transmission. The transmission is a multi-stage shifting transmission including two subtransmissions, each of which has a separate input shaft and a common output shaft. The first input shaft of a first subtransmission can be coupled and decoupled to the internal combustion engine. The second input shaft of a second subtransmission is rigidly coupled to the electric machine. Both input shafts can be coupled selectively to the common output shaft via form-locking shift elements. The first input shaft can be attached to multiple clutches in such a way that when a first friction-locking or form-locking clutch and a second friction-locking clutch connected in series are both engaged, the internal combustion engine is coupled to the first input shaft and to the first subtransmission. |
| US09227618B2 |
Method for calibrating a detector in a damping assembly
A method for calibrating a detector of a damping assembly in a vehicle. The damping assembly comprises a damper for connecting a transmission shaft of a transmission system of the vehicle to a driving shaft, the method comprising the step of applying different torques at the damping assembly by generating losses at different working conditions of the transmission system, so that the damper can be compared to a damper of a reference vehicle for each of the different working conditions. |
| US09227617B2 |
Aircraft brake system testing methods
Methods for testing the operation of an aircraft braking system utilize the steps of applying a predetermined electrical energy level to an electromechanical actuator attached to a brake assembly, followed by discontinuing electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator. In some test methods, an actuation level of the electromechanical actuator is determined and used to evaluate braking performance. In other tests, a voltage generated by an electric motor in an actuator is measured and used to evaluate braking performance. |
| US09227616B2 |
Blocking device for spring brake
A blocking device for attaching to an entry aperture structure of a spring brake cylinder of a vehicle includes a blocking fastener having a head and a shaft extending from the head. The head has a plurality of cylindrical recesses that extend generally parallel to the shaft. At least a portion of the shaft is threaded. A fastener receiver has an insertion portion and a base extending generally transversely to the insertion portion. The insertion portion has an interior surface that is threaded and is configured to receive the shaft of the blocking fastener. The base has a first tier that extends generally radially from the insertion portion and has a diameter that corresponds to the diameter of the entry aperture structure such that the base engages the entry aperture structure radially. A fastener receiving component is disposed on the shaft. |
| US09227615B2 |
Method of determining usable life of a brake component
A method of determining if any usable life remains in a brake component of a brake, the method comprising the steps of using a processor to determine a total number of brake events, and using a processor to determine from the total number of brake events if any usable life remains in the brake component. |
| US09227614B2 |
Check valve and braking system using the same
In a check valve in which a valve part is disposed in a valve part accommodating recess movably relative to a piston part, among the valve part accommodating recess, an anti-valve seat side accommodation space formed between a surface of the valve part accommodating recess in an anti-valve seat side of the valve part and a wall surface of the valve part accommodating recess are communicated to exit side fluid passages. |
| US09227611B2 |
Hydraulic vehicle braking system with electromechanical actuator, and method for operating such a hydraulic vehicle braking system
A hydraulic vehicle braking system comprises a master cylinder having at least one piston displacably accommodated therein, a mechanical actuator that is coupled, or can be coupled, to a brake pedal for actuating the piston, and an electromechanical actuator. The electromechanical actuator is likewise provided for actuating the piston and can be activated, at least for boosting or generating brake force, when the brake pedal is actuated. Furthermore, a valve arrangement is provided, which has a first valve per wheel brake for selectively uncoupling the wheel brake from the master cylinder, and a second valve for selectively reducing the brake pressure at the wheel brake. The valve arrangement can be controlled at least within the framework of an ABS control mode. |
| US09227606B2 |
Method for operating a braking system and a corresponding control unit
A method for operating a braking system of a vehicle having at least one brake-able wheel, a braking force variable, which represents a braking force, of a braking device associated with the wheel being increased during a braking operation until a locking tendency of the wheel is recognized, and then reduced to a certain value. It is provided that the braking force variable is subsequently set to a setpoint braking force variable, which corresponds to a selectable portion of the braking force variable present at the recognition of the locking tendency, for a certain time period. Also described is a control unit for implementing the method. |
| US09227604B2 |
Travel control device and travel control method
A travel control device includes a side obstacle detection unit which divides a range from a lateral side to a rear side of a vehicle into plural detection angle areas, and detects, for each of the plural detection angle areas, an obstacle entering the detection angle area; a rearward movement preparation detection unit which detects the vehicle preparing to move rearward; a warning control unit which provides warning about the obstacle if the distance to the obstacle is equal to or less than an activation threshold for the warning; and a threshold control unit which, if the obstacle is detected in one or more rear side areas among the plural detection angle areas, before being detected in the other detection angle areas, raises the activation threshold so that the timing of the warning becomes earlier. |
| US09227599B2 |
Mounting assembly for wiper blade and wiper arm
A mounting assembly for mounting a wiper blade to a wiper arm includes an adaptor adapted to be mounted to the wiper blade, the adaptor including a base wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the base wall, and a plurality of hinge pin recesses extending into the side walls adapted to receive a hinge pin of the wiper arm. The mounting assembly also includes a coupler for connection to the wiper arm, the coupler including a top wall, a plurality of side walls depending from the top wall, and a plurality of openings extending into the side walls adapted to receive the hinge pin, and a plurality of arms extending from the side walls and cooperating with the adapter to allow the coupler and the adaptor to be connected together. |
| US09227598B2 |
Wiper blade adaptor device
The invention is based on a wiper blade adaptor device, in particular for a wiper blade (14), with a wiper blade adaptor (10) and a coupling element (12) for coupling the wiper blade adaptor (10) to a wiper blade (14). It is proposed that the wiper blade adaptor (10) be releasably connected to the coupling element (12). |
| US09227597B1 |
Wiper blade for wiping a surface of a windshield
A vehicle includes a windshield and a wiper assembly. The windshield presents a surface. The wiper assembly includes an arm and a wiper blade. The arm is movably attached to the vehicle. The wiper blade is operatively attached to the arm. The wiper blade includes a wiping member. The wiping member defines a longitudinal axis and extends between a first end and a second end. The wiping member has a plurality of radially extending protrusions that circumferentially surround the longitudinal axis such that the wiping member has a generally polygonal shaped cross-section. At least one of the protrusions is configured to maintain wiping contact relationship with the surface of the windshield as the arm moves the wiper blade to wipe the surface of the windshield. |
| US09227592B2 |
Airbag module with an airbag exhibiting a vent opening closed in the folded state by an arrester strap and procedure of its manufacture
An airbag formed of an airbag fabric (10) having a slit-shaped adaptive ventilation opening (11) which in the folded-up state of the airbag is held in at least a partially closed state by an arrester strap (20) having an end overlapping the adaptive ventilation opening (11) and fastened to the airbag fabric (10). The arrester strap (20) is guided through a safety-loop opening (31). The safety-loop opening is formed by a reinforcing blank (13) enclosing the ventilation opening (11) and the opening (31) for the arrester strap (20) is formed by an edge area of the reinforcing blank (31) not connected to the airbag fabric (10), and in that the end of the arrester strap is connected with both the airbag fabric (10) and with the reinforcing blank (13) in an area lying opposite with respect the edge section of the ventilation opening (11) forming the opening (31). |
| US09227591B2 |
Airbag and airbag device provided with the airbag
An airbag according to the present invention has: an airbag main body that is provided with a gas introduction opening; and an inner cloth portion that is arranged to cover the gas introduction opening in the airbag main body. The inner cloth portion has a first and a second opening end parts, and is fixed to a peripheral edge part of the gas introduction opening of the airbag main body while a position of the inner cloth portion is superimposed with the gas introduction opening of the airbag main body. In this manner, an airbag is caused to inflate and expand more speedily and widely in a direction which is orthogonal to an occupant's side direction, and an occupant can be buffered and supported in a stable manner so as to have a wide area from a front side irrespective of whatsoever posture seated by the occupant may be. |
| US09227590B2 |
Vehicle side airbag device
In a vehicle side airbag device, when a side airbag is inflated and deployed, a tension cloth disposed bridging an upper side bag portion and a lower side bag portion on the vehicle width direction outer side of the side airbag is pulled up and down. The vehicle width direction inflation width of the side airbag is enlarged, so the vehicle width direction shock absorbing stroke can be ensured by the small-capacity side airbag. The tension cloth functions as a reaction force surface that supports the upper side bag portion from the outer side in the vehicle width direction, so even in a vehicle in which the position of a door beltline is low, a shoulder of an occupant can be restrained at an early stage. In a case where the vehicle has rolled over, the tension cloth protects the side airbag from fragments of a door glass. |
| US09227587B1 |
Vehicle oblique impact absorbing system
An instrument panel assembly includes a frame, a first airbag supported by the frame, a second airbag supported by the frame spaced from the first airbag, and an intermediate airbag supported by the frame between the first and second airbags. The first, second, and intermediate airbags are inflatable to an inflated position in which the intermediate airbag extends from the first airbag to the second airbag. |
| US09227580B2 |
Method and system for disabling and enabling an electric motor vehicle control module
The invention pertains to an electronic control module (3) for a motor vehicle electrical circuit (1), intended to be linked in a galvanically isolated manner to a motor vehicle electrical circuit (1) comprising at least one functional module (5) powered at high voltage, the control module comprising: —a connection bus (9), intended to be linked to an exterior interface (7), configured so as to conduct low-voltage electrical setpoint signals, emanating from the exterior interface (7) to the elements of the control module (3) to which they are addressed, —a microcontroller (1), configured to control the at least one functional module (5) as a function of the setpoint signals, characterized in that the microcontroller (11) and the connection bus (9) are linked by a non-galvanic coupler (13), provided with a low-voltage part (131) and with a high-voltage part (133), which are able to exchange at least one signal and are galvanically decoupled, and in that the control module furthermore comprises an electrical transformer (15), linked via outputs (153, 155, 157) to the high- and low-voltage parts (131, 133) of the non-galvanic coupler (13) and to the microcontroller (11) so as to provide their power supply, the transformer (15) being linked to a low-voltage source (17) via a breaker switch (19), and the connection bus (9) comprising a switching member (91) controlling the open or closed state of the breaker switch (19). |
| US09227576B2 |
Peripheral viewing system for a vehicle
A peripheral viewing system for a vehicle includes a pair of digital cameras, each positioned on the exterior of the vehicle proximately positioned where a side view mirror would typically be mounted. An additional digital camera is mounted on the vehicle roof immediately adjacent the top edge of the rear window. A plurality of LCD's each discretely associated with a corresponding camera are mounted within the vehicle passenger compartment at a location that is readily observable by the vehicle driver. The driver can panoramically view trailing traffic by observing the LCD's in the passenger compartment. One or more infrared phototransistor receivers are positioned at the rear of the vehicle for detecting oncoming vehicles. If the driver attempts to change lanes and activates a turn signal, a warning message will be emitted within the passenger compartment if any of the transistors detect an approaching vehicle within a predetermined range of the vehicle. |
| US09227573B2 |
Firearm holster mounting system for vehicles
A Firearm Holster Mounting System for Vehicles includes a mounting member which defines a hub for a plurality of overlapping holster mounting straps to secure the holster to the mount and a plurality of frame attachment straps for suspending the mount and holster beneath a vehicle seat. Adjustable length extension straps coupled to the holster mounting straps possess hooks for suspending the central mount to a vehicle seat base frame whereby the firearm is readily accessible from beneath the seat. The adjustable extension straps permit the mount to be laterally moved and secured at various positions beneath the vehicle seat as desired. At least one strap is provided to attach the mount to the seat base frame in a direction transverse that of the overlapping holster mounting straps. |
| US09227571B1 |
Console top organizer systems
A sturdy, compact storage container configured expressly to be easily mounted to the top of the center consoles found in most automobiles providing consumers with a simple, secure and organized means in which to store personal items such as handbags, cell phones, parking receipts and other necessities needed during travel, while also affording easy access to these items on demand. |
| US09227570B2 |
Trunk caddy insert
The Trunk Caddy Insert (TCI) is an essentially rectangular storage system having a small rectangle along one long side to accommodate the tapered shape of many trunks and cargo areas. The Trunk Caddy Insert components interlock and snap together easily and securely to accommodate a variety of trunk spaces, cargo areas and personal preferences. TCI is manufactured in a variety of lengths, widths and configurations to accommodate the schematics of various motor vehicles on the market. |
| US09227568B1 |
System and method for managing driver sensory communication devices in a transportation vehicle
A situation communication mirror is adapted for mounting to a transportation vehicle, such as a heavy duty tractor-trailer combination. The situation communication mirror comprises a rearward facing reflective member having at least three integrally-formed and arcuately distinct reflective surface areas. The first reflective surface area has a relatively slight curvature defining a relatively focused driver field of view. The second and third reflective surface areas each have an increased curvature as compared to the first surface area, and respectively define wider driver fields of view. |
| US09227566B2 |
Pseudo-tach signal system for a motor vehicle
A pseudo-tach signal system includes a pseudo-tach signal modeling module, and an output module operatively connected to the pseudo-tach signal modeling module. The output module exports a pseudo-tach signal based audible sound. |
| US09227565B2 |
Vehicle illumination assembly
A vehicle interior illumination assembly includes a lighting fixture and a controller. The lighting fixture has a proximity detection layer and an illumination layer, with one of the proximity detection layer and the illumination layer overlaying the other of the proximity detection layer and the illumination layer. The controller is operably connected to the proximity detection layer and the illumination layer. The controller is configured to toggle the illumination layer on and off in response to detecting a first movement gesture at the proximity detection layer. The controller is configured to adjust a first prescribed lighting parameter of the light produced by the illumination layer in response to detecting a second movement gesture at the proximity detection layer. |
| US09227564B2 |
LED strip lighting device for a cabin of a passenger aircraft
The invention relates to a LED strip lighting device for a cabin of a passenger aircraft, the device comprising at least one LED strip, comprising a plurality of N independently controllable LED segments (S), wherein each LED segment (S) comprises at least four LED selected from red, green, blue, ice blue, warm white and cold white or another type of LED; a plurality of M driver units, wherein each LED section (S) is connected to a driver unit for providing a control signal to the respective LED section (S); and a bus system connecting all M driver units. The device further comprises a micro controller connected to the bus system for providing control signals for each driver unit, such that each LED segment (S) emits light in intensity and color according to a predetermined illumination pattern. |
| US09227559B2 |
Vehicle lighting control system and method
A lighting control system for a wheel of a vehicle, the lighting control system including a brush configured to statically mount to a body of the vehicle; a hub for the wheel; and a plurality of arcuate contacts statically mounted to the hub, each of the plurality of contacts comprising an arc angle measure of less than 360 degrees, the plurality of contacts configured to rotate relative to the brush, each contact operable between: a connected mode wherein the contact is electrically connected to the brush during rotation relative to the brush and a disconnected mode wherein the contact is electrically disconnected from the brush during rotation relative to the brush. |
| US09227552B2 |
Cargo strap launching device
A cargo strap launching device is provided. A catapult frame is mounted on a trailer stake pocket bed rail. A lever arm has an upper and a lower end. The lower end is connected to the catapult frame. A coiled strap bucket is connected to the lever arm upper end. The bucket has a generally rectangular ejection opening so that the bucket is capable of retaining and then releasing a coiled cargo strap by pushing upwardly on the lever arm. |
| US09227551B2 |
Ratchet buckle
A ratchet buckle, which is configured to connect a first strap and a second strap, includes a controlling device, an operating device connected to the first strap, a reel passing through the controlling device and the operating device along an axial line, the second strap wound around the reel, at least one ratchet set mounted on the reel, the reel being not rotated relative to the ratchet set, and a pawl device. When the user wants to unwind the second strap from the reel, the user moves and rotates the controlling device smoothly with only one hand thereof; therefore, it's very convenient for the user to operate. |
| US09227550B2 |
Multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety
A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group (1), a handle group (2) and a multi-stage transmission group (3); the multi-stage transmission group (3) comprises a transmission shaft (25) for pivoting both with the base of the base group (1) and the handle of the handle group (2), a main rotating shaft (28) used for winding a long strap (31), and a transmission wheel fixed on the transmission shaft (25). A fairly large binding force on the straps ultimately can be achieved from a small force applied to the handle by multiple conversions. Different binding forces in the case of applying the same handle force may be got via the increase or decrease of the transmission stages and the change of the transmission ratio of the transmission at all stages. |
| US09227549B2 |
Lock assembly
A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. |
| US09227548B1 |
Cattle chute transporting system
A system for transporting a cattle chute with a tractor features a tractor having a hydraulically activated three-point hitch featuring a first three-point hitch leg, a second three-point hitch leg, and a center three-point hitch leg. The system features a cattle chute having a first side pickup, a second side pickup, and a center pickup. The system features a “U” shaped chute hitch having a first chute hitch leg, a second chute hitch leg, and a horizontal chute hitch connector. The chute hitch is located on the three-point hitch and features a first hook, a second hook, and a center hook. The first hook engages the first side pickup. The second hook engages the second side pickup. The center hook engages the center pickup. The hydraulically activated three-point hitch lifts the cattle chute for transport via the chute hitch. |
| US09227547B2 |
Latch system
A slidable conveying assembly may include a latch frame and a latch rod rotatably engaged with, and extending at least partially through the latch frame. The latch rod may include a latch paddle at a first end. The assembly may also include a notch frame configured to slidably engage with the latch frame and a notched bar that may extend at least partially through the front notch frame and that may include multiple notches. The assembly may also include a biasing mechanism operably coupled to the latch frame and the latch rod and configured to bias the latch paddle into the multiple notches such that the latch paddle is biased into removable engagement with the multiple notches as the latch frame slides along the notch frame. |
| US09227544B2 |
Vehicle lifter
Embodiments of the present invention can have one or more of the following features for a vehicle lifter: (a) a floor, (b) a frame operably coupled to the floor, the frame having a support extending from one end of the frame to an opposite end of the frame, (c) a trolley frame located between the frame and the support, (d) a support bar capable of being coupled to a vehicle, (e) a hydraulic lifter operably coupled to the support bar and the trolley frame, (f) a wheel operably coupled to the trolley frame, (g) a winch operably coupled to the trolley frame, (h) a winch line operably coupled to the winch at one end and to the frame at another end, (i) a housing coupled to the trolley frame, (j) a hydraulic motor within the housing, and (k) a hydraulics container within the housing. |
| US09227542B2 |
Fitting system for a vehicle seat
A fitting system for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, with an axially extending shaft, which is rotatable in the circumferential direction, with at least one fitting which is provided with a rotatably supported driver which is axially secured by a securing element, for driving or for unlocking the fitting, wherein the shaft cooperates with the driver in the circumferential direction in a rotationally secure manner or mechanically connected, in order to rotate the driver, and with at least one quick fastener which is seated on the shaft in an axially non-displaceable manner, in order to secure the cooperation of shaft and driver axially in at least one direction, has the quick fastener connected with the driver and/or with its securing element. |
| US09227541B2 |
Composite modular rear seat structure frame
A vehicle seating assembly includes a plurality of horizontal members, a plurality of vertical members, and a plurality of corner members, which define a seat frame. The plurality of corner members are configured to snap-fit into the plurality of horizontal and vertical members. A seatback is disposed behind the seat frame. A low-pressure compression mold is disposed over the seat frame and defines at least one open section. A subassembly is disposed over the compression mold, defining a center seat and including at least one cushion attachment support disposed adjacent to the at least one open section. A seat cushion insert is operably coupled to the at least one cushion attachment support and is disposed over the at least one open section and defining a side seat. |
| US09227537B2 |
Seat buffering device and vehicle safety seat having the same
A seat buffering device and a vehicle safety seat including the seat buffering device are provided. The seat buffering device is disposed on a base of the vehicle safety seat. The seat buffering device includes a reinforcing component and at least one concave structure. The reinforcing component is disposed inside the base, and the reinforcing component has a plurality of lateral surfaces. The at least one concave structure is formed on one of the plurality of lateral surfaces. The reinforcing component is adapted to be bent via the at least one concave structure when the base is impacted, so as to reduce impact force applied to the base. Buffering efficiency of the reinforcing component corresponds to the amount, the arrangement, and the angle of the concave structure. The plurality of concave structures is disposed on the same or different lateral surfaces of the reinforcing component in the interlaced arrangement. |
| US09227532B2 |
Seat fitting for a motor vehicle seat
A seat fitting for a motor vehicle seat, with a fitting lower part which is connectable to a seat lower part, a fitting upper part which is connectable to a seat back, an eccentric epicyclic gearing which connects the fitting upper part and fitting lower part in an articulated manner and is intended for adjusting the inclination of the fitting upper part in relation to the fitting lower part, and an actuating mechanism for coupling the seat fitting to a seat longitudinal guide. The fitting upper part has a pivoting body. The actuating mechanism is formed by an unlocking lever. The pivoting body substantially completely shifts the unlocking lever into the unlocking position irrespective of the inclination to which the fitting upper part is set. |
| US09227531B2 |
Autonomous vehicle with reconfigurable seats
A vehicle includes a passenger compartment and a bench seat located in the passenger compartment. The bench seat has a bottom portion and a back portion and is configured to move from a front-facing position to a rear-facing position by moving the back portion toward a front of the passenger compartment for when the vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode. |
| US09227526B2 |
Occupant detection device with temperature compensation
An occupant detection device for a vehicle seat is provided. The device includes a sensor and a spring. The sensor is configured to indicate a first state when a seat is not occupied and a second state when the seat is occupied. The spring is configured to urge the sensor toward the first state. The spring is also configured to provide a return force that varies with a temperature of the spring. |
| US09227525B2 |
Method and system for controlling torque in an electric drive powertrain
This disclosure provides a method of controlling an electric drive powertrain system. The method includes providing an electric motor capable of running between a motor minimum speed and a motor maximum speed such that the electric motor can produce different amounts of torque between a first region defined between the motor minimum speed and a motor base speed and a second region defined between the motor base speed and the motor maximum speed. The method includes receiving a signal from operator inputs and determining a desired transmission output torque based on the signal received from the operator inputs. The method also includes determining a desired motor torque based on the desired transmission output torque, operating the electric motor at a current corresponding to the desired motor torque and producing a greater amount of torque at the motor base speed than at the motor minimum speed. |
| US09227524B2 |
Electric-powered vehicle
An electric-powered vehicle is equipped with a power storage system having power storage devices each including a plurality of serially connected cells, and an integration control device. Contactors and current sensors are connected in series to the power storage devices. Control devices capable of managing statuses of the power storage devices are provided in addition to the power storage devices, the contactors, and the current sensors, thereby forming unit power storage modules. The unit power storage modules are connected in parallel. An electrical load whose driving is controlled by using powers of the power storage devices is provided. The integration control device is connected to the electrical load and the control devices of the unit power storage modules. |
| US09227522B2 |
Management of electric power demand in electric vehicle charging stations
The disclosure is related to managing an electric power demand in one or more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by adjusting a charging condition including charging levels and/or charging prices. Particularly, the charging condition may be adjusted according to a proximity degree between a target power usage amount and a current/predicted power usage amount. |
| US09227517B2 |
Charging device having a bidirectional auxiliary power supply unit
A charging device is provided for an external alternating current voltage source and a motor vehicle equipped with a high-voltage battery, wherein the motor vehicle has a low-voltage battery, a link circuit capacitor and a charging electronics unit with a charging voltage input and a supply voltage input. The charging device is designed such that the vehicle has a bidirectional auxiliary power supply with two interfaces. The first interface of the auxiliary power supply is connected in parallel with the link circuit capacitor and in parallel with the charging voltage input of the charging electronics unit, and the second interface of the auxiliary power supply and the low-voltage battery are connected in parallel with the supply voltage input of the charging electronics unit. |
| US09227516B2 |
Electric vehicle propulsion control device and railway vehicle system
An electric vehicle propulsion control device having a power storage device includes: a first switch configured to perform opening and closing of a circuit between an overhead wire and a power converting unit; a second switch configured to perform opening and closing of a circuit between the power converting unit and a motor; a switching unit configured to select a terminal on a side of the power converting unit to which the first switch is connected or a terminal on a side of the power converting unit to which the second switch is connected and connect the terminal to the power storage device; and a control unit configured to control the power converting unit, the first switch, the second switch, and the switching unit to switch a connection destination of the power converting unit and cause the power converting unit to operate as an inverter or a DC/DC converter. |
| US09227502B2 |
Modular system
The present invention relates to a modular system of a drivetrain of a motor vehicle, having an internal combustion engine (3) which has a dual-mass flywheel (5) with a hub (4), having a transmission (8) and having a hybrid module (10) which has an electric motor (9), wherein the transmission (8) has a transmission input shaft (6) and the hybrid module (10) has a hybrid module input shaft (7), wherein the transmission (8) or the hybrid module (10) can be connected alternatively with its respective input shaft (6, 7) to the hub (4) of the dual-mass flywheel (5). Particularly flexible production is made possible in this way. |
| US09227500B2 |
Vehicle door
A weather strip (50) has: a body section (51) which extends along a door sash (12) and an edge of a door body (11); a ridge section (52) which extends from the body section (51) so as to rise toward the outside of the vehicle; and an extension section (53) which extends at the root of the ridge section (52) from the body section (51) so as to be capable of being located between a door mirror (14) and the surface (23) of an upper piece section (21), the surface (23) facing the outside of the vehicle. The extension section (53) is gripped between a gap absorbing member (33) and the surface (23) of the door sash (12), the surface (23) facing the outside of the outside of the vehicle. Also, a protrusion section (54) is engaged with an engagement recess (55). The weather strip (50) is held down not at a fitting section (56) but also at the extension section (53) and the protrusion section (54). As a result, the weather strip (50) is less likely to come out of the door sash (12). |
| US09227499B2 |
Weatherstrip assembly having a removable retaining member
The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position. |
| US09227495B2 |
Cabriolet top with closure unit
A cabriolet top having a top linkage which can be adjustable between a closed position, in which it spans a vehicle interior space, and an open position having at both sides of a vertical vehicle longitudinal central plane, in each case one link arrangement assigned a closure unit which can be adjusted by means of an actuating device between a locking and unlocking position and which, in its locking position in the closed position of the top linkage, secures a front bow, which connects the two link arrangements to one another, to a front cowl of the vehicle by means of a locking hook. The locking hook can be connected via a first joint to a first locking link pivotable about an axle fixed to the front bow and via a second joint to a second locking link pivotable about an axle fixed to the front bow. |
| US09227494B2 |
Vehicle sliding roof device
The invention relates to a vehicle sliding roof device with a cover unit that comprises a cover and a cover frame and that is shiftably supported on guides of the sliding roof device by a support device and that can be adjusted between a closed position covering a roof opening and at least one open position, whereby it is provided in accordance with the invention that the cover is detachably attached on the cover frame, that is shiftably supported on the guides, and can be removed for freeing a roof opening from the cover frame arranged in particular in the closed position. |
| US09227492B2 |
Sliding roof system
A sliding roof system is shown having a pair of guide rails, a slide in each guide rail, the slide being displaceably mounted therein, a functional component which is displaceably received in the guide rail and can be fixed in a raised position by means of a latching hook, the latching hook being shiftable between a release position and a latching position, the latching hook when in the latching position engaging in an opening of the guide rail, and a cover which can be opened from a closed position by displacement of the slide, a retaining lever being provided which can mechanically hold the latching hook in the latching position, wherein the retaining lever is adapted to be pivoted about a pivot pin between the release position and the retaining position. |
| US09227491B1 |
Slidable cover for truck rack
A slidable cover for truck rack comprising an impermeable horizontal cover plate that is slideably attached to an existing truck rack or cargo rack on a vehicle so that the cover plate remains fixed in the vertical direction but is slidable in a horizontal direction so that the cover plate may be slid back and forth horizontally to move the protection area that the cover plate provides. Cover plate may be slid rearwards to provide shelter over the rear of the vehicle or cover plate may be slid forwards to provide shelter over the cargo area of the vehicle. |
| US09227486B2 |
Shading arrangement for a vehicle having two shading units and method for mounting a shading arrangement
The invention proposes a shading arrangement having a first look-through region and a second look-through region, having a first shading unit for the first look-through region and a second shading unit for the second look-through region, wherein the two shading units include one shading element, respectively, on which a drive means either directly or indirectly acts on both sides, respectively at a lateral guide rail in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof. On both sides, in relation to the vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, one coupling tube is arranged, respectively, said coupling tube connecting the guide rails of the two shading units to one another, which are respectively arranged on one side of the vertical longitudinal center plane, and guiding the drive means of the second shading unit, which is driven by the drive means of the first shading unit. |
| US09227481B2 |
Cabin for work vehicle
A cabin for a work vehicle comprises: a driver's seat positioned within the cabin; cabin frames including at least a transverse frame located in a rear region of the cabin; a roof supported by at least some of the cabin frames; at least one air-conditioning duct located within the roof; an air-conditioning unit located rearwardly with respect to a rearward end of a seat portion of the driver's seat and adjacent the transverse frame for conditioning air and for feeding air-conditioned air into the at least one air-conditioning duct. |
| US09227478B2 |
Vehicle with automatically leanable wheels
A work vehicle includes one or more leanable wheels, in which the lean angle of each leanable wheel is automatically controlled according to one or more external factors. Factors influencing the lean angle of each leanable wheel may include: draft load arising from externally imposed forces, such as forces arising from moving earthen materials with a vehicle-mounted moldboard; the rotational position of such a moldboard with respect to direction of travel; turning radius of the vehicle during a turning maneuver; engine speed and/or transmission gear; and the angle of the vehicle itself with respect to vertical (i.e., whether the vehicle is on sloped ground). A control system may automatically adjust wheel-lean depending on inputs indicative of any combination of the above-mentioned external factors. |
| US09227477B2 |
Vibration damper for a motor vehicle
A vibration damper for a motor vehicle with a support spring, includes a damper tube with a longitudinal extension axis A, a spring disk, a protective insert, and a protective accordion boot which has a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the protective accordion boot is secured at least indirectly to a piston rod by its first end portion, and wherein the protective accordion boot encloses damper tube in circumferential direction by its second end portion. The protective insert has at least one radially outwardly extending supporting portion, wherein the protective accordion boot is axially supported by the second end portion thereof at the supporting portion of the protective insert accompanied by a defined axial pre-loading, and wherein, with respect to the longitudinal extension axis A of the damper tube, the supporting portion extends radially beyond the inner diameter d of an end coil of support spring supported at the spring disk. |
| US09227475B2 |
Method for producing an air guide for a suspension arm and suspension arm with an air guide
Suspension arm 2 with an air guide 1, wherein the suspension arm 2 has in the installation position a downwardly open cross-sectional profile with a base surface 7 and at least two side webs 8 projecting from the base surface 7, and wherein the air guide 1 has a reinforcement element 3 to be arranged on the side webs 8 and an air guiding element 4 composed of a plastic material, and a method for producing an air guide 1 for a suspension arm 2. |
| US09227474B2 |
Method and system for estimating a trailer position of a trailer associated with a vehicle
A data processor determines a position solution or selects a position solution from a first position solution and a second position solution based on a comparison between the turning radius at a hitch point, Rp, and the tongue length, where Rp=Vp/(α′−δ′), where Vp is a velocity at the hitch point, α′ is the vehicle yaw rate, and δ′ is the change in a vehicle slip angle. A trailer position of a trailer is estimated in accordance with a position solution (e.g., determined or selected position solution) based on the determined vehicle heading, the hitch length, and the tongue length. |
| US09227472B2 |
Wheel end assembly high-temperature warning system
The present invention is directed to a wheel end assembly having a high temperature warning system for giving a warning in the event that the temperature in the assembly reaches a predetermined value such as caused by hub bearing failure or a brake related failure. In one embodiment the system may be a stand-alone system for installation on any vehicle such as a trailer. In another embodiment the system may be combined with an automatic tire inflation system. |
| US09227458B2 |
See-scroll display apparatus and method of assembly
A display assembly in the form of a sleeve envelops a central subpart, a loop that envelops the central subpart, and a pull tab panel part. An opening is provided on one side edge of the sleeve to allow the pull tab to be pulled out in a pull out direction. The act of pulling out the pull tab panel part causes the loop to be pulled on a side attached to the pull out tab part in the same direction so as to cause it to traverse around the central subpart. A cutout window on the front of the sleeve displays printed matter on the loop moving, with respect to the other side of the central subpart, in a direction opposite that of the pull out direction. |
| US09227454B2 |
Book forming and pressing machine
A book forming and pressing machine includes a reshaping device to perform a shaping operation on a book block, a pressing device having a number of spaced-apart pressing plates and burn-in rails to press the book block during the shaping operation, and a loading device that includes a loading table. The loading table includes a book block back support arrangement to support the book block back during the shaping operation. The latter arrangement includes at least one pair of prism plates having shaped upper edges and arranged spaced-apart, extending parallel or quasi-parallel to each other to support a correspondingly shaped book block back during the shaping operation. The arrangement further includes at least one feed element operatively connected with each prism plate and adjustable to a position to support a differently shaped book block back in place of the shaped upper edges of the prism plates. |
| US09227453B2 |
Flame-retardant laminate and flame-retardant adhesive sheet
A flame-retardant laminate 10 having a substrate 11 and a print-image-receiving layer 12 stacked on the substrate 11, is characterized in that the substrate 11 has a flame resistance equivalent to VTM-0; and the print-image-receiving layer 12 contains a resin and titanium oxide and no halide; exhibits a percent mass retention of 50% or higher as determined at 600° C. through thermal mass analysis; and has a thickness of 10 μm or less. |
| US09227452B2 |
Recording medium
A recording medium has a base and an ink receiving layer, in which the ink receiving layer contains colloidal silica, a zirconium compound, an ammonium salt, and hydroxycarboxylic acid and 90% or more of the colloidal silica contained in the ink receiving layer exists in a region of 0 nm or more and 300 nm or less in the depth direction from the outermost surface of the recording medium. |
| US09227450B2 |
Self-inking stamp with a stamp housing
The invention relates to a self-inking stamp (1) comprising a stamp housing (2) in which a reversible stamp unit (20) and a receiving space (6) for an ink pad container (5) are arranged, an actuation part (3) which is mounted on the stamp housing (2), and which can be displaced relative thereto from an upper rest position to a lower printing position, which pivotably supports the stamp unit (20), and a window part (4) which is at least partially transparent, detachably mounted by a clip connection on the actuation part (3) and through which the print card (12) arranged inside the window part (4) is visible. When the window part (4) is mounted on the actuation part (3), two opposing walls cover the actuation part (3) when it is in the upper rest position, and extend downwards over the receiving space (6), and cover the latter, the window part being mounted so that it can be displaced up and down on the actuation part (3). In the upper rest position, the actuation part (3) releases the receiving chamber (6) for the ink pad container (5). |
| US09227448B2 |
Determining survival state of print head
A solution for determining survival state of a print head. In one aspect, the cleaning behavior of a print head can be used for reflecting health status of the print head, so survival state of a print head can be determined according to cleaning behavior of the print head. Specifically, there is provided a method for determining survival state of a print head, comprising: obtaining cleaning behavior data and cumulative printing amount upon failure occurrence of print head(s) of reference printer(s) as well as cleaning behavior of a print head of a current printer; obtaining printing amount of the current printer; determining survival state of the print head of the current printer according to cleaning behavior data and cumulative printing amount upon failure occurrence of the print head(s) of the reference printer(s) as well as cleaning behavior data and printing amount of the current printer. |
| US09227447B2 |
Inkjet printer
In a case where suction means for taking in outside air into an inkjet printer is provided, a heated recording medium is abruptly cooled by a flow of air, thereby causing cooling unevenness, which is a factor of degradation of image quality. Further, it is difficult to efficiently cool an inside of a carriage. In view of the above, provided are a structure for allowing the outside air, which is taken into a device of the inkjet printer, to be directly sucked into the carriage, and a structure for preventing the outside air from passing through the carriage. Thus, the temperature inside the carriage can be effectively decreased. Further, mechanisms for exhausting the gas are provided on both sides of a housing, specifically, one mechanism is provided on a side surface of the housing and another mechanism is provided on a rear surface thereof. Thus, unevenness of exhausted gas can be suppressed at the right and left of the housing. |
| US09227445B2 |
Printing device
A printing device has an outside cover 17 that pivots in a closing direction from an open position and moves to a closed position; a stationary-side pressure lever 32 that rotates in the same direction as the closing direction from a stationary-side release position where a stationary-side media pressure part is separated from the conveyance path surface, and moves to a stationary-side pressure position wherein roll paper is pressed to the conveyance path surface by the stationary-side media pressure part when the outside cover 17 rotates in the closing direction; and a movable-side pressure lever 52 that rotates in the opposite direction as the closing direction from a movable-side release position where a movable-side media pressure part is separated from the conveyance path surface, and moves to a movable-side pressure position wherein roll paper is pressed to the conveyance path surface by the movable-side media pressure part when the outside cover 17 rotates in the closing direction. |
| US09227443B2 |
Image recording apparatus
A recording head is configured to selectively eject ink droplets from nozzles. A head board is configured to control the recording head to operate based on a high-frequency signal outputted from a control board. A carriage is configured to move in a reciprocating manner, with the recording head and the head board mounted thereon. A belt-like cable connects the control board and the head board so that the high-frequency signal can be transmitted therebetween. The cable has such flexibility that the cable can change a posture following reciprocating movement of the carriage. The cable has a first surface facing in a thickness direction of the cable. The cable has a reflective layer at a part of each of both end portions of the first surface with respect to a longitudinal direction of the first surface. The reflective layer is configured to reflect an electromagnetic wave. |
| US09227441B2 |
Tension fluctuation alleviating device for use in fabric printing apparatus
A tension fluctuation alleviating device, for use in a fabric printing apparatus including a fabric supplying device, a printing mechanism, a guide between the fabric supplying device and the printing mechanism, and a fabric take-up device, the fabric printing apparatus configured to perform printing on the fabric while intermittently sending the fabric to the printing mechanism, includes a support member provided between the fabric supplying device and the guide device and extending across a width direction of the fabric, and a tension relieving member including an elastically deformable elastic portion supported by the support member and extending from the support member toward the fabric, and a contacting portion closer to the fabric than the elastic portion and contacting with the fabric. |
| US09227439B1 |
Printers having encoders for monitoring paper misalignments
A printing system includes at least one print module for printing on a receiver media; a mechanism for moving the receiver media past the at least one print module; at least a first and second optical encoder sensor for measuring at least one of displacement and velocity of the receiver media which provides an output signal to a controller; wherein the controller, in response to the signals received from the at least two optical encoder sensors, controls the operation of the at least one print module. |
| US09227438B2 |
Printer
A printer includes a platen roller, a printer main block including a print head that prints information on recording paper placed between the print head and the platen roller, a movable-blade block including a movable blade, a fixed-blade block including a fixed blade, a feed driving block including a feed driving motor that rotates the platen roller to feed the recording paper, and a movable-blade driving block including a movable-blade driving motor that moves the movable blade. The printer main block, the platen roller, the movable-blade block, the fixed-blade block, the feed driving block, and the movable-blade driving block are detachably attached to each other to form the printer that includes a function to cut the recording paper with the fixed blade and the movable blade. |
| US09227428B2 |
Simulated embossing and imprinting
Image processing is used to simulate the appearance of an embossed print. The application of clear dry ink or spot varnish to the print generates the tactile feel of an embossed print. Embodiments thus provide a technique that simulates the effect of an embossed print without the need for plates or specialized equipment, other than a printer that is adapted to apply clear dry ink or spot varnish. |
| US09227426B2 |
Printing apparatus and printing method
A printing apparatus comprises an ink ribbon conveyance section; a recording medium conveyance section; a thermal head which comprises, in the printing section, heat generating elements for thermally transferring the ink of the ink ribbon onto the recording medium; a platen member; a thermal head moving section; a temperature measurement section configured to measure ambient temperature; and a control section configured to drive the thermal head moving section to move the thermal head to the second position when the recording medium is conveyed in a conveyance direction reverse to a conveyance direction for printing and when the ambient temperature measured by the temperature measurement section is above a specific head-up temperature. |
| US09227425B2 |
Ribbon tension control system and method for a ribbon printing system
A ribbon tension control system for a printing system includes a ribbon tension control apparatus. The ribbon tension control apparatus is configured to engage a print ribbon that extends through the printing system for applying one or more inks in the print ribbon to one or more target objects as the print ribbon is pulled from an unwind spindle to a windup spindle in the printing system. The ribbon tension control apparatus also is configured to control tension in the ribbon in response to change in a torque applied to the windup spindle that is used to pull the ribbon through the printing system. |
| US09227420B1 |
Inkjet printing apparatus
An inkjet printing apparatus includes a control unit which, in order to reduce a failure of an air pump, when starting ink circulation, executes preparatory processing of feeding ink from the pressurizing tank toward the inkjet head by applying a positive pressure to a pressurizing tank by an air pump in a state in which the pressurizing tank is sealed by a pressurizing-side atmospheric air opening valve and a negative-pressure tank is opened to the atmosphere by a negative-pressure side atmospheric air opening valve; and feeding ink from the negative-pressure tank to the pressurizing tank by the ink pump until the liquid level height of the negative-pressure tank reaches less than a reference height. |
| US09227416B2 |
Liquid cartridge, image recording device, and substrate
A liquid cartridge includes a liquid reservoir, a liquid flow path that selectively places the reservoir in fluid communication with an exterior of the cartridge, a sensor that outputs a signal relative to a position of an object in the liquid flow path, a storage that stores data therein, and a plurality of terminals. The plurality of terminals includes a sensor terminal connected to the sensor, a power terminal connected to at least one of the sensor and the storage, and that receives power, and a data terminal connected to the storage. A distance between a first portion of the power terminal and at least a portion of the data terminal is greater than a distance between a second portion of the power terminal and at least a portion of the sensor terminal. |
| US09227414B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes: a liquid ejecting head for ejecting liquid; a first flow path through which liquid is supplied from a first container provided at an upstream to the liquid ejecting head provided at a downstream; a second flow path that forms a circulation flow path in which the liquid is capable of circulating through the circulating flow path including the first flow path and the second flow path; and a third flow path through which liquid is supplied from a second container provided at an upstream to the circulation flow path provided at a downstream, and a downstream end of the third flow path is coupled to one of the second flow path and a section on an upstream side of the downstream joint with the second flow path in the first flow path. |
| US09227413B2 |
Waste ink absorber, waste ink tank, liquid droplet ejecting device
To provide a waste ink absorber excellent in permeability and retaining performance, a waste ink absorber to be mounted in a waste ink tank to absorb waste ink discharged from a head for ejecting ink, includes, in a state of a single piece of the waste ink absorber not mounted in the waste ink tank, a portion low in density and a portion higher in density as compared with the portion low in density in a direction along a plane surface having a largest surface area. |
| US09227410B2 |
Liquid jetting apparatus
A liquid jetting apparatus includes a liquid jetting head having a liquid jetting surface in which a first nozzle row and a second nozzle row are formed, each of the first nozzle row and the second nozzle row including a plurality of nozzles aligned in a predetermined direction, a cap member configured to be in a close contact with the liquid jetting surface to cover the first and second nozzle rows, a liquid discharge section connected to the cap member, a liquid guiding member accommodated in the cap member, and a control unit configured to control the liquid jetting head to jet a liquid from each of the first and second nozzle rows. First and second liquid receiving grooves extending in the predetermined direction are formed in a facing surface of the liquid guiding member configured to face the liquid jetting surface. |
| US09227404B2 |
Liquid ejection head and method for fabricating the same
There is provided a liquid ejection head that can reduce trouble in alignment of a print element substrate even in the case where a high magnification optical system is used and a method for fabricating the liquid ejection head. To achieve this, an auxiliary mark that indicates a relative position with respect to a reference mark is detected and recognized, and thus the position of the reference mark is identified even in the case where the reference mark is not reflected in a camera. |
| US09227403B2 |
Ink jet head and ink jet printing apparatus having the same
An ink jet head includes a chamber unit including a pressure chamber formed to hold ink, and a nozzle plate unit. The nozzle plate includes a vibrating plate forming a bottom wall of the pressure chamber, a driving element that is provided on a bottom surface of the vibrating plate and configured to cause a volume of the pressure chamber to be changed by deforming the vibrating plate upon application of voltage to the driving element, and a protective layer disposed on a bottom surface of the vibrating plate and a bottom surface of the driving element. The protective layer has a first thickness between a bottom surface thereof and the bottom surface of the vibrating plate and second thickness between a bottom surface thereof and the bottom surface of the driving element, and the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. |
| US09227399B2 |
Control method, printing sheet used therefor, and printing apparatus
A control method using a print head for printing a plurality of images on a continuous sheet has the steps of obtaining information in regard to a position and a level of a unique portion unsuitable for image printing that exists on the continuous sheet and of causing a maintenance operation of the print head by using a region where the unique portion exists on the continuous sheet based upon obtained information. |
| US09227397B2 |
Liquid ejection device and liquid ejection method
A liquid ejection device includes a head unit and a control unit. A driving signal generating portion of the control unit is configured to create a driving signal having at least one wave portion for ejecting the liquid from the nozzles. A signal converting portion of the control unit is configured to convert plural types of original control signals including an original latching signal and an original printing data signal into a single serial control signal having a serial form. A signal restoring portion of the head unit is configured to create plural types of restored control signals from the serial control signal received, the restored control signals including a restored latching signal and a restored printing data signal. The nozzles are configured and arranged to eject the liquid based on the driving signal, the restored latching signal, and the restored printing data signal. |
| US09227396B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus, and control method for liquid ejecting apparatus
In a recording suspension period when a recording head is accelerated or decelerated in a non-recording region on a recording medium, or stops moving in the course of performing a printing process (printing job), a second driving signal is generated from a driving signal generation portion. Second vibration driving pulses of the second driving signal are applied to all piezoelectric elements, so that a vibration operation is performed without ejecting the liquid. Since a second reference potential of the second driving signal is set to be lower than a first reference potential of a first driving signal generated in a recording period as much as possible, a general potential (driving voltage) of the second driving signal is reduced, and reduce power consumption in the recording suspension period is reduced. As a result, it is possible to contribute to the power consumption saving of a printer. |
| US09227394B2 |
Head adjustment method, head-driving device and image-forming device
According to an aspect of the present invention, in a case where a part of the plurality of head modules to each of which an initial amount of correction is set is replaced, a mounting position of the replaced head module in the first direction varies in a range within the mounting tolerance. However, the initial amount of correction in the first direction of each of the head modules is set by adding the amount of the offset more than the mounting tolerance, a mounting position of the replaced head module is always upstream from the offset reference line in the feeding direction of a recording medium. Thus, it is required to correct only an amount of correction of the replaced head module with reference to the offset reference line, so that the amount of correction of a non-replaced head module can be used without being corrected. |
| US09227393B2 |
Wetting enhancement coating on intermediate transfer member (ITM) for aqueous inkjet intermediate transfer architecture
Described herein is a method and apparatus for ink jet printing. The method includes providing a wetting enhancement coating on a transfer member. The wetting enhancement coating (WEC) includes water, an acid treated, waxy maize cationic starch, a humectant and a surfactant. The wetting enhancement coating is dried or semi-dried to form a film. Ink droplets are ejected onto the film to form an ink image on the film. The ink image is dried and the ink image and film are transferred to a recording medium. |
| US09227390B2 |
Numbering and imprinting machine
This invention discloses a numbering and imprinting machine including a number cylinder, moving inker, first cleaning device, second cleaning device, inker position detector, and control device. The number cylinder includes at least one numbering device. The moving inker includes a number inker which supplies ink onto the number cylinder, and is movable between a printing position at which the number inker comes into contact with the number cylinder, and a retraction position at which the number inker separates from the number cylinder. The first cleaning device cleans the number cylinder. The second cleaning device cleans the number inker. The inker position detector detects the position of the moving inker. When the inker position detector detects that the moving inker is set at the printing position, the control device rotates the number cylinder, drives the number inker and controls cleaning operations by the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device. |
| US09227387B2 |
Electronic component mounting system, electronic component mounting method, and electronic component mounting machine
In an electronic component mounting method, a light-emitting element is temporarily fixed to a board by solder paste and adhesive, the adhesive is cured to fix a main body of the light-emitting element to the board, and solder is melted to bond a terminal of the light-emitting element to the board. The method includes: detecting a positional deviation of an emission portion in a top surface of the light-emitting element; detecting a position of the light-emitting element in a state in which the light-emitting element is held by an absorption nozzle; positioning the emission portion to a prescribed position on the board based on the positional deviation and the position of the light-emitting element; mounting the light-emitting element on the board at a position deviated from the prescribed position by the positional deviation; curing the adhesive; and heating the board to melt the solder. |
| US09227386B2 |
Method for manufacturing resin-based composite material
A method for manufacturing a resin-based composite material includes: a stage in which prepregs are stacked on a jig; a stage in which the stacked prepregs and the jig are covered and pressurized heat treatment is applied thereto to form a first semi-molded article and a second semi-molded article; a stage in which board thicknesses of the first semi-molded article and the second semi-molded article are measured, a stage in which the number of additional plies is determined based on the measured board thicknesses, a desired board thickness of the resin-based composite material, and physical properties of the additional plies; and a stage in which a layered product is formed by stacking the predetermined number of additional plies between the first semi-molded article and the second semi-molded article, the layered product and the jig are covered with a bagging material, and pressurized heat treatment is applied thereto. |
| US09227385B2 |
Method for processing transluscent rigid substrate laminate and method for manufacturing plate shaped product
There is provided a method by which it is possible to precisely process a translucent rigid substrate laminate. The method for processing a translucent rigid substrate laminate includes the steps of: preparing a translucent rigid substrate laminate by adhering two or more translucent rigid substrates with photocurable adhering agent; fixing the laminate to a cradle with predetermined adhesive; performing processing A for cutting the laminate, which is fixed to the cradle, in a thickness direction and forming a desired number of divided translucent rigid substrate laminates, or performing desired outline processing B on the laminate which is fixed to the cradle; and peeling the processed translucent rigid substrate laminate from the cradle by applying external force without heating the translucent rigid substrate laminate at 40° C. or more. |
| US09227382B2 |
Release sheet
A release sheet comprising a base material and a release agent layer formed on at least one surface of the base material, wherein: the release agent layer is formed by using a release agent composition; the release agent composition contains a first polydimethylsiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in one molecule and a second polydimethylsiloxane having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule; the release agent composition contains 10.00 to 16.00 mmol of the alkenyl groups and 40.00 to 145.00 mmol of the hydrosilyl groups in a total of 30 g of the first polydimethylsiloxane and the second polydimethylsiloxane; and a molar ratio (b/a) of the hydrosilyl groups (b) to the alkenyl groups (a) is 2.0 to 15.0. According to the release sheet, it is possible to suppress the peeling force from increasing even when the release agent layer of the release sheet is exposed to the air for a long time. |
| US09227381B2 |
Multilayer barrier film having coating composition with organic particles
A moisture vapor and oxygen transmission resistant flexible film has a polymeric base layer and a barrier layer of discrete particles of a first organic polymer dispersed throughout a matrix of a second organic polymer. Preferably, the first and second polymers are water insoluble and water soluble, respectively. The barrier layer is formed by depositing onto the base layer a coating composition of finely divided insoluble organic polymer particles suspended in an aqueous solution of the water soluble organic polymer, a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The coating composition is heated to crosslink the barrier layer polymers and evaporate solvent to provide a barrier film suitable for packaging applications. Optionally, the film can be metalized to increase barrier properties. |
| US09227376B2 |
Thermoplastic article for mounting to a support structure
A thermoplastic article can be mounted to a support structure by a fastener. The article includes a molded body having a length. The molded body also has an attachment surface configured to face the support structure and a show surface opposite the attachment surface. The molded body defines an interior channel separating the attachment surface and the show surface. The article also includes a attachment boss coupled to and extending from the attachment surface for receiving the fastener to mount the article to the support structure. The attachment boss extends through the attachment surface and into the interior channel of the molded body for reinforcing the attachment boss at the attachment surface. |
| US09227374B2 |
Methods, systems and products involving sheet products
A method for forming a tubular sheet product roll includes providing a sheet product roll having a first configuration and a void, centering a rotational axis of the sheet product roll on a longitudinal axis of a first tool, and inserting the first tool into the void of the sheet product roll to define an inner diameter of the void and to form the sheet product roll having a second configuration different from the first configuration. |
| US09227373B2 |
Systems and methods for creating a manufacturer's joint and closing a box
A system is disclosed for sealing a manufacturer's joint and/or the ends of a customized box. The system includes at least a first arm spaced apart from a second arm. The arms are arranged so that an end flap of a box blank can be inserted between the arms to align the box blank relative to the arms and secure and maintain at least two side panels of the box blank in an adjacent position to form a manufacturer's joint. Methods for forming and sealing a manufacturer's joint and/or the ends of a customized box are also disclosed. Such methods, are designed to, for example, reliably form, close, and seal the manufacturer's joint and/or the ends of a customized box in a simplified manner. |
| US09227372B2 |
Conicity correction for rubber component extrusion
A method for correcting the conicity of a tread strip is described. The method includes the steps of extruding a tread profile having a right hand side, a left hand side and a chimney; measuring the thickness of the tread profile at the right hand side and the left hand side; calculating the mass of the tread on the left hand side and the right hand side; and adjusting the location of the chimney incrementally towards the side which is least in mass. |
| US09227367B2 |
Method and apparatus for use in manufacturing a filter element
A method of manufacturing a porous fluid treatment element, e.g. a filter element, includes forming a layered structure having at least two layers and subjecting the layered structure to at least a heat treatment. The step of forming a layered structure includes forming a first layer including particulate matter including at least a binder and applying a second layer including particulate matter including at least a binder directly onto the first layer on a first side thereof. The step of forming a layered structure further includes applying at least one of radiation and heat to at least the first side of the first layer prior to applying the second layer. |
| US09227366B2 |
Process for fabrication of three-dimensional objects
A fabrication process and apparatus for producing three-dimensional objects (36) by depositing a first polymer layer, printing a first ink layer on to the first polymer layer (34), depositing a second polymer layer on to the first ink layer, and printing a second ink layer on to the second polymer layer. The deposition and printing steps may be repeated until a three-dimensional object (36) is formed. The inks used to form at least one of the first and second ink layers may include dyes or pigments so that the three-dimensional object may be a colored three-dimensional object. |
| US09227365B2 |
Solid freeform fabrication of shelled objects
A method of layerwise solid freeform fabrication is disclosed. The method comprises, for each of at least a few of the layers, dispensing and hardening at least a first modeling material and a second modeling material to form a core region and one or more envelope regions at least partially surrounding the core region. In some embodiments, the ratio between the elastic moduli of adjacent regions, when hardened, is from about 1 to about 20. |
| US09227363B2 |
Thermoplastic non-woven textile elements
A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile. |
| US09227358B2 |
Apparatus for heating plastic preforms with safety device
An Apparatus for heating plastic preforms, with a transport device which transports the plastic preforms along a predefined transport path, wherein the transport device has a plurality of holding elements for holding the plastic preforms, with at least one heating device which heats the plastic preforms transported by the transport device. The heating device has a movable wall element which is arranged for at least part of the time below the transport path of the plastic performs. The apparatus also includes a detection device which detects an incorrect position and/or a falling of at least one plastic preform in relation to the holding element holding this, as well as a control device which initiates a movement of the wall element on the basis of an incorrect position and/or falling of the at least one plastic preform detected by the detection device. |
| US09227355B2 |
Extrusion blow molding machine and blow molding method using the machine
An extrusion blow molding machine comprises an extrusion apparatus, an electrically-driven parison thickness programming apparatus, an electrically-driven mold-clamping apparatus with a dual-driving function, and a frame, wherein the extrusion apparatus, the parison thickness programming apparatus and the mold-clamping apparatus with a dual-driving function are installed on the frame. The mold-clamping apparatus with a dual-driving function comprises a driving assembly, a mold-opening/closing assembly, a mold-moving assembly, and a base. The driving assembly includes a servo motor, which actuates both mold-opening/closing and mold-moving assemblies, respectively. The parison thickness programming apparatus is driven by asynchronous motors, which run in a single direction continuously to result in a required axial parison thickness distribution. An extrusion blow molding method is realized using the machine. The present extrusion blow molding machine has an obviously simplified and compact structure, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost, lowering the energy consumption, and improving the transmission efficiency and position accuracy. |
| US09227353B2 |
Molding apparatus and method for operating same
A removable mold apparatus that forms a portion of the inner surface contour of an elongated hollow over molded polymeric solar collector distribution manifold and its preferred method of leveraged use that integrates select raw material components and process methods to enhance both manufacturing efficiency and hermetic enjoinment durability, most especially when over molding onto connectively spaced tube absorber constructions. |
| US09227352B2 |
Injection molding machine
An injection molding machine including an ejector unit configured to eject a molding product from a mold, wherein the ejector unit includes a slide base freely movable relative to a toggle support disposed at a platen supporting the mold, a toggle mechanism configured to connect the toggle support and the slide base, disposed between the toggle support and the slide base, a driving source configured to operate the toggle mechanism in such a way that a distance between the toggle support and the slide base is changed, and an ejection member movable in conjunction with the slide base. |
| US09227350B2 |
Molding system having a residue cleaning feature and an adjustable mold shut height
A method is provided of cleaning of a portion of a mold component, the portion of the mold component including a passage configured, in use, to allow passage of fluid and to prevent passage of melt, the method comprising: entering the mold component into a cleaning configuration, whereby a portion of the passage becomes part of a molding surface; performing a molding cycle to fill in at least the portion of the passage with molding material for incorporation and removal of a residue there from. Also provided is a mold having a first mold half and a second mold half, the halves being movable relative to each other. A mold shut height adjustment apparatus can provide for a change in the mold shut height. |
| US09227344B2 |
Device for feeding granulate and filler material to an extruder screw of an extruder
A device for feeding granulate and filler material to an extruder screw of an extruder, includes a cyclone with an inlet opening for introducing a delivery flow of pneumatically delivered filler material and an outlet opening for discharging the filler material which has been separated from the delivery flow, a feed funnel for the fresh granulate and a mixing section, to which the separated filler material and the fresh granulate are fed from the feed funnel. The cyclone is disposed at least partially in the feed funnel and coaxial with the latter, so that the outlet opening of the cyclone extends into a feed funnel outlet region which surrounds the outlet opening in an annular manner, wherein a stuffing screw passes axially through the outlet opening of the cyclone and protrudes at least partially into the mixing section which axially adjoins the outlet opening. |
| US09227343B2 |
Gemstone production from CVD diamond plate
A method of producing gemstones includes obtaining a plate of chemical vapor deposition formed diamond. The plate is cut into a plurality of geometrically optimized preforms. The preforms may be finished and cut into diamond gemstones. |
| US09227333B2 |
Slicing apparatus and method of use thereof
A slicing apparatus comprises a housing and at least one filament with a first and second end. The at least one filament is pullable by a user. The housing is defined by perimeter walls and has a bottom with an opening, a top, and a vertical member. The vertical member has a longitudinal axis and extends from the top of the housing towards the bottom. The at least one filament mechanically connects to the vertical member and the remainder of it passes through the perimeter walls. Once passed through, the second end of the at least one filament terminates external to the housing. With the second end of the at least one filament now external to the housing, the user can move the at least one filament. When the at least one filament is moved by a user, the at least one filament may effect slices into a volume of matter. |
| US09227325B2 |
Suction device for vacuum-lifting multiple types of workpieces
A suction device includes a baseplate, a mounting board, and at least one suction assembly. The mounting board is spaced from the baseplate. The at least one suction assembly includes two bearings and a pole. The two bearings are secured on the baseplate and the mounting board, respectively. The pole is a hollow structure and passes through the two bearings. A suction head and a connection assembly are coupled to two opposite ends of the pole. The connection assembly connects to a vacuum pump to generate a vacuum in the suction head. |
| US09227324B1 |
Mandrel for substrate transport system with notch
A mandrel for transporting a set of substrates includes a rod having a free end and a fixed end, the fixed end configured to be coupled to a transport mechanism. A series of spacer elements are arranged on the rod to keep the set of substrates seated on the rod in respective fixed positions with a last spacer element nearest to the fixed end. A notch is arranged on the rod between the fixed end and the last spacer element configured to catch a substrate that becomes unseated from the last spacer element. |
| US09227321B2 |
Method and device for controlling a manipulator
A method for controlling a manipulator includes determining by a control device one or more contact force values between the manipulator and a first workpiece. Each of the contact force values is based on an actual driving force of the manipulator and a drive force according to a dynamic model of the manipulator. The method also includes at least one of a) measuring in multiple stages an orientation and location of the first workpiece based on at least one of the one or more determined contact force values or b) joining a second workpiece and the first workpiece under a compliant regulation, where a joining state of the first and second workpieces is monitored based on at least one of an end pose of the manipulator obtained under the compliant regulation, a speed of a temporal change of the manipulator, or at least one of the one or more determined contact force values. |
| US09227310B2 |
Hand tool for removing a fly-screen from a window frame
The present disclosure relates to a hand tool for removing a fly-screen from a window frame. The hand tool has a longitudinal axis and comprises a handle portion and a blade portion extending from one end of the handle portion. The blade portion defines at an end distal to the one end of the handle portion, a hook portion for insertion between the fly-screen and the window frame to enable the fly-screen to be removed from the window frame in use. |
| US09227304B2 |
Jewelry mandrel pliers and method of using same
The present invention provides a mandrel tool and method for more efficiently and consistently forming various shapes of material. In one embodiment of the invention, a pair of pliers having mandrel jaws that are shaped with a uniform cross sectional area throughout a length of the mandrel jaw is used to replace the traditional tapered mandrel. Because the mandrel jaws have a uniform cross sectional area, the wire, for example, can be wrapped multiple times around the mandrel jaw when it is desired to produce multiples of the same shape. For added versatility, the pliers can have opposing mandrel jaws with different size cross sectional area. |
| US09227303B1 |
Workholding apparatus
A device for holding a workpiece, the device comprising a base, a first jaw member, a movable jaw member, and features which allow the movable jaw member to be moved in large increments relative to the first jaw member in addition to features which allow the movable jaw member to be moved in smaller increments. The device can include a drive member operably engaged with the base and the movable jaw member such that the operation of the drive member can move the movable jaw member in small increments. The movable jaw member can include a connection member, or claw, which can operatively engage the movable jaw member with the drive member. The connection member can be moved between first and second positions to disengage the movable jaw member from the drive member such that the movable jaw member can be slid relative to the first jaw member in large increments. |
| US09227302B1 |
Overmolded protective leaching mask assemblies and methods of use
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to overmolded protective leaching masks, and methods of manufacturing and using the same for leaching superabrasive elements such as polycrystalline diamond elements. In an embodiment, a protective leaching mask assembly includes a superabrasive element including a central axis and a superabrasive table, and a protective mask overmolded onto at least a portion of the superabrasive element. The protective mask includes a base portion and at least one sidewall extending from the base portion and defining an opening generally opposite the base portion. The at least one sidewall includes an inner surface configured to abut with a selected portion of the superabrasive element being chemically resistant to a leaching agent and an outer surface sloping at an oblique angle relative to the central axis. |
| US09227295B2 |
Non-polished glass wafer, thinning system and method for using the non-polished glass wafer to thin a semiconductor wafer
A non-polished glass wafer, a thinning system, and a method for using the non-polished glass wafer to thin a semiconductor wafer are described herein. In one embodiment, the glass wafer has a body (e.g., circular body) including a non-polished first surface and a non-polished second surface substantially parallel to each other. In addition, the circular body has a wafer quality index which is equal to a total thickness variation in micrometers plus one-tenth of a warp in micrometers that is less than 6.0. |
| US09227294B2 |
Apparatus and method for chemical mechanical polishing
An apparatus for chemical mechanical polishing includes a wafer carrier, a first electrode, a rotatable pedestal, a second electrode, and an electric current detector. The first electrode is disposed at the wafer carrier. The rotatable pedestal is positioned opposite to the wafer carrier in order to perform a polishing operation with the wafer carrier accordingly. The second electrode is disposed at the rotatable pedestal and electrically coupled to the first electrode in order to form a circuit loop. The electric current detector is between the first electrode and the second electrode. |
| US09227293B2 |
Multi-platen multi-head polishing architecture
A polishing apparatus includes a plurality of stations supported on a platform, the plurality of stations including at least two polishing stations and a transfer station, each polishing station including a platen to support a polishing pad, a plurality of carrier heads suspended from and movable along a track such that each polishing station is selectively positionable at the stations, and a controller configured to control motion of the carrier heads along the track such that during polishing at each polishing station only a single carrier head is positioned in the polishing station. |
| US09227292B2 |
System of finishing a part formed of several materials
A system of finishing a part includes at least two materials of different hardness, the system including at least one accommodating device, used as a container for an abrasive element and a support device including a structure to secure the part. The system further includes a mechanism to move the part closer against the abrasive element and a mechanism to move the part relative to the accommodating device along satin finish lines. The part, in one example, is a part of a timepiece. |
| US09227289B2 |
Assembly kit for upgrading an electrode grinding device and electrode grinding device
An assembly kit for upgrading a device for grinding welding electrodes with a grinding wheel driven by a driving motor with a shaft, which runs in a two-portion housing, wherein at least one opening is provided in the housing for guiding a welding electrode for grinding in a defined position relative to the grinding wheel, further characterized by a further grinding wheel, a spacer ring having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the housing and a thickness corresponding to the thickness of the grinding wheel, and a centering sleeve with an axial length which is larger than the thickness of the grinding wheel. |
| US09227285B1 |
Removable reservoir for machine tool
According to the present invention, there is provided a gravity-feed liquid delivery system for a machine tool. A liquid reservoir has an attachment mechanism to attach the reservoir to a structure separate from the machine tool. Coolant contained in the reservoir is transmitted by a hose having a first end combined to the liquid reservoir and a second end attachable to the machine. |
| US09227284B2 |
Rotary table device
The inside of a case of a rotary table device is divided into a first space and a second space. The pressure of the first space is regulated to a pressure higher than the pressure of the second space during a steady state. The relationship between the pressures is reversed at a certain timing, to make the pressure of the second space higher than the pressure of the first space. Such operation can forcibly close a check valve disposed between the first space and the second space on regular basis, thereby preventing a malfunction of the check valve. |
| US09227280B2 |
Spherical bearing retention clip
An apparatus for aligning an inner collar associated with a bearing incorporates a base member with a first member extending substantially perpendicular from the base member and a second member also extending substantially perpendicular from the base member, substantially parallel with said first member with a defined distance between the first and second member. The first member and the second member form opposing sides defined by a semi-circular contour formed therein such that the first member and the second member are operable to engage an inner collar of a bearing in a snap-fit engagement on opposite sides of the bearing such that the inner collar is maintained in a substantially orthogonal orientation with respect to walls of a structure in which the bearing has been mounted. |
| US09227273B2 |
Pb-free solder paste
There is provided a high-temperature Pb-free solder paste having the strength required to join electronic parts to a substrate and having excellence in wettability and workability.The solder paste formed by mixing a solder alloy and a flux, the solder alloy consisting of, based on the total mass of the solder alloy as 100 mass %: 0.4 to 13.5 mass % of Zn, at least one of 0.01 to 2.0 mass % of Cu or 0.03 to 0.7 mass % of Al, and a balance being Bi except for inevitable impurities. |
| US09227271B2 |
Thin plate-reinforcement structure utilizing reinforcing effect of weld bead and method of producing the same
A vibration mode control method for a thin plate-reinforcement structure utilizes a reinforcing effect of a weld bead, wherein the thin plate-reinforcement structure comprises two welded components at least one of which includes a thin plate portion. After a first (thin plate) component and a second (another) component are arc-welded discontinuously at several positions, a stress direction and level in one of the resulting weld areas located to be subject to stress concentration is preliminarily verified. Then, a stress-dispersing weld bead (f) is laid to extend between the weld area which is an area subject to stress concentration and the first (thin plate) component, wherein the stress-dispersing weld bead (f) is set to a direction and length capable of preventing fatigue crack from occurring in the first (thin plate) component. |
| US09227263B2 |
Welder having feedback control
A method and apparatus for improving the flow control of a shielding gas in a welding unit is described which uses feedback from at least one of a mass flow controller, a pressure sensor and a valve position sensor to regulate shielding gas flow through a controller. |
| US09227262B2 |
Power source for reducing electromagnetic interference and power consumption
A welding power source configured to receive an input power includes a plurality of components and supervising circuitry configurable in a plurality of modes. The plurality of components include power conversion circuitry and background power supply. The supervising circuitry is configured to distribute the input power to the plurality of components based at least in part on a mode of the plurality of modes. The plurality of modes include a welding mode configured to distribute the input power to the power conversion circuitry and to the background power supply. The plurality of modes also include a monitoring mode configured to distribute the input power to the background power supply, and to not distribute the input power to the power conversion circuitry. |
| US09227260B2 |
High-speed transportation mechanism for micro solder balls
Approaches to a solder ball bonding (SBB) tool and a method for solder ball bonding work pieces. The SBB tool comprises a rotatable feed plate for transporting solder balls from a reservoir to a nozzle, which is a position at which a laser light source can irradiate and melt the solder balls. The melted solder ball is then ejected from the nozzle and onto one or more work pieces, for electrically interconnecting the work pieces. The feed plate is configured with first holes and second holes, the first holes for receiving and transporting solder balls and the second holes for providing an aperture for the laser light to irradiate the solder balls, as the feed plate rotates and the holes are moved to positions in relation to the reservoir and the nozzle. |
| US09227253B1 |
Rotary cutter for machining materials
A rotary cutting tool. The tool has a body with outside diameter (OD), and outer surface, and a longitudinal axis, a plurality of flutes, helical in some embodiments. Flutes include a narrow leading edge land portion with circular segment profile and having flute cutting edge portions along a substantially uniform circumferential location, with an eccentric relief margin rotationally rearward of the narrow leading edge land portions. Face portions are provided with face cutting edge portions, and with a first dish portion adjacent each of the cutting edge portions sloping inwardly and downwardly generally toward a central longitudinal axis at a first dish angle alpha (α). Corner blend portions extend from flute cutting edge portions to the face cutting edge portions. Corner blend portions are provided in a variety of profiles, including an embodiment wherein the profile of the corner blend portions are truncated before the segment of curvature becomes tangential to the face cutting edge portions. Large core diameters of cutting tools are provided, which gives high strength at when working with axial depths of cut of about three times outside tool diameter or less. |
| US09227251B2 |
Hole drilling method and machine tool
A hole drilling method includes a rotating step of attaching a workpiece to a rotary table to make the workpiece rotate in an opposite direction to the rotating direction of the rotary tool and a drilling step of making the rotary tool and the workpiece move relative to each other in a direction in which they approach each other so as to drill a hole. The hole drilling step comprises making a position of the rotary tool track the rotation of the workpiece while drilling the hole so that the rotary tool is arranged at a position for drilling a hole in the workpiece. |
| US09227249B2 |
Method for processing a thin cylindrical work
A method for processing a thin cylindrical work includes holding the work using a holding jig. The jig includes a cylindrical holding member which holds the work from an inner peripheral side and a diameter changing unit which changes a diameter of the holding member. The metal holding member has an elastically expandable or contractible diameter. The outside diameter of the holding member is held smaller than an inside diameter of the work when inserted into an inner periphery of the work and is expanded after insertion. The diameter changing unit applies at least one of an axial external force in a compressing direction or an axial external force in a tensile direction to both ends of the holding member to change the diameter of the holding member. |
| US09227245B2 |
Lathe machine for internal bore processing
A lathe machine includes a tailstock unit having a bottom seat driven by a saddle of a turret unit to move longitudinally relative to a headstock by means of a first coupler unit, and a tailstock mount mounted on the bottom seat and driven by a turret mount to move transversely by means of a second coupler unit such that a selected one of a centering mandrel and a drilling tool holder disposed on the tailstock mount is in line with a spindle axis of the headstock. A positioning unit includes blocking and abutment members respectively disposed on the bottom seat and the tailstock mount and having rightward- and leftward-facing inclined surfaces which matingly abut against each other to permit the centering mandrel to be kept in line with the spindle axis, thereby rendering the centering process easy and precise. |
| US09227244B2 |
Sintering process and corresponding sintering system
A process is described for the sintering of powders (D) comprising conductive powders, loose or in the form of powder compacts, that comprises the operations of: inserting said powders (D) in a mold (23; 33, 34); applying (5, 6) a pressure (P(t)) to said powders (D) in said mold (23; 33, 34) commanding (4) nominal pressure values to pressure application devices (5, 6) to said powders (D); applying (1, 2, 3, 4) one or more current impulses (Ii) to said powders (D) in said mold (23; 33, 34) for a respective time interval of predetermined duration (tf), wherein said nominal pressure values (P(t)) commanded said pressure application devices (5, 6) defining an increment of pressure (P1) from a first pressure, value (P0) to a second pressure value (Pj) greater | than said first pressure value (P0) and said increment in the pressure (P4) being applied in a synchronized way with respect to the initiation of said time interval of predetermined duration (tf) of the current impulse (Ii)o. |
| US09227243B2 |
Method of making a powder metal compact
A method of making a selectively corrodible article is disclosed. The method includes forming a powder comprising a plurality of metallic powder particles, each metallic powder particle comprising a nanoscale metallic coating layer disposed on a particle core. The method also includes forming a powder compact of the powder particles, wherein the powder particles are substantially elongated in a predetermined direction to form substantially elongated powder particles. In one embodiment, forming the powder compact includes compacting the powder particles into a billet, and forming the billet to provide the powder compact of the powder particles, wherein the powder particles are substantially elongated in a predetermined direction to form substantially elongated powder particles. |
| US09227241B2 |
Investment casting shells having an organic component
A composition for use in investment casting shells and a method of making the composition is disclosed. The composition includes an engineered binder and a refractory flour. The engineered binder comprises a siliceous material and at least one organic component selected from: at least one type of wood pulp; at least one species of cellulose fiber; and combinations thereof. A particular benefit of the investment shell composition is simultaneously increased permeability and load bearing capacity. |
| US09227239B2 |
Forming die apparatus and die member
A forming die apparatus includes a first die on which a die surface is formed and a second die for pressing a workpiece placed on the first die. At least one of the first die and the second die is configured by assembling a plurality of die members. Each die member has a concave side surface facing another die member. |
| US09227237B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing a bent member
A bending apparatus has (a) a first manipulator which feeds a hollow metal blank of closed cross section in its lengthwise direction, (b) a second manipulator which supports a first support means disposed at a first position and a metal blank while feeding it, a heating means disposed at a second position downstream of the first position in the blank feed direction for heating all or part of the circumference of the blank, and a cooling means disposed at a third position downstream of the second position for cooling a portion of the heated blank, and (c) a third manipulator which constitutes a second support means disposed at a fourth position downstream of the third position in the feed direction of the blank and which moves two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally while supporting at least one location of the metal blank to bend the metal blank into a desired shape. |
| US09227232B2 |
Automated tank cleaning monitoring system
A tank cleaning verification process works in conjunction with a specialized spray head to evaluate cleaning efficacy and to ensure proper cleaning. The system includes an encoder, and one or more pressure sensors to verify proper operation as the tank cleaning system automatically accounts for one or more characteristics of the vessel being cleaned and modifies the cleaning operation accordingly. |
| US09227231B2 |
Method of use of portable dusting tool
A method of use of a dusting tool for cleaning the exposed surface of a camera sensor lens in a recessed digital camera sensor chamber while avoiding contaminating contact with the side walls of the camera sensor chamber, the method comprising the steps of: providing a non-scrubbing duster member having opposite one and another ends, and a tuft of bristles having electrostatic charge built up therein; engaging the duster member inside the camera sensor chamber; operatively engaging the bristles leading edge tips onto the exposed surface of the camera sensor lens; and manually sweeping the dusting tool bristles leading edge tips over the full exposed surface of the camera sensor lens including the peripheral edge portion thereof but excluding contaminating contact with the side walls of the camera sensor chamber, while the duster member remains motionless relative to the handle. |
| US09227222B2 |
Thin polarizing film, optical laminate with thin polarizing film, and production method for thin polarizing film
The present invention provides a thin polarizing film which has only a small environmental load and has excellent optical characteristics.The thin polarizing film is produced by forming a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin layer on a thermoplastic resin substrate. The thin polarizing film has a thickness of 10 μm or less, a single axis transmittance of 42.0% or more, a polarization degree of 99.95% or more, and an iodine content of 17.6 grams per 400×700 square millimeters or less, which is measured by an ion chromatography method. |
| US09227217B2 |
Nozzle cleaning blade of jet valve for dispensing
The present invention relates to a nozzle cleaning blade of a dispensing jet valve. The nozzle cleaning blade includes a plurality of blades (20) vertically formed at right and left of the top surface of a fixing plate (21) on a working tray (T), which moves laterally along guide rails in a state where a target product is seated on the working tray (T), so as to clean a nozzle (12) of a jet valve (10) which is mounted movably in vertical and horizontal directions and injects a coating liquid in order to join or process a specific portion of the target product. The fixing plate (21) is fixed to a bracket (30) which is detachably mounted on the top surface of the working tray (T), and the blades (20) are inclinedly formed on the fixing plate (21) in a lateral direction. |
| US09227216B2 |
Method and apparatus for applying viscous material
An adhering amount detecting process includes: lowering the nozzle to a trial application position; performing a trial application to apply the viscous material to a trial application surface disposed on an application stage; and detecting an amount of the viscous material adhering to the nozzle. Then, whether a difference between maximum and minimum values of the amounts of the viscous material adhering to the nozzle detected by performing the adhering amount detecting process a plurality of times exceeds a threshold is determined. If the difference is determined as not exceeding the threshold, the lowered position of the nozzle with respect to the application target is set such that a gap between the nozzle at the lowered position and an application surface of an application target coincides with a gap between the nozzle at the trial application position and the trial application surface. |
| US09227215B2 |
Determination of composition and structure of a CO2 composite spray
A method and apparatus for analyzing, maintaining or adjusting the chemical and physical structure of a CO2 Composite Spray in real-time. A light beam is passed through a portion of the CO2 Composite Spray plume, following which the transmitted light is collected using a detector and analyzed using a computer processing device. Light absorption, reflection and/or florescence data are correlated with CO2 particle density and particle size, spray plume length, organic and inorganic spray additives, and water vapor content. The treatment spray geometry is used to optimize and control a CO2 Composite Spray in precision cleaning, machining, and cooling processes. |
| US09227209B2 |
Apparatus and methods for controlling material application device
Control method and apparatus for a manual spray gun may include a second manually actuated trigger disposed on the spray gun handle, with the second trigger being operational to select one or more coating operation parameters. |
| US09227208B2 |
Paint cup for spray gun
A paint cup for a spray gun includes a container containing paint solvents, a lid body covering an upper opening of the container, and a ventilation member mounted in the container. The lid body includes an annular coupling portion protruding from an inner surface thereof, an inner rod located in the annular coupling portion, and a vent extending into an annular coupling groove of the annular coupling portion. A gap is formed between the ventilation member and the inner rod. When the container is turned upside-down, the paint solvents in the gap will flow into an accommodating groove formed between the inner rod and the annular coupling portion, and ambient air circulates in the container via the vent and the gap. |
| US09227207B1 |
Multi-nozzle cam driven sprinkler head
A sprinkler. A sprinkler nozzle assembly is coupled to a base for rotating movement. A stationary cam with cam surface engages a cam follower which open and close valves to regulate water flow as selected angles of rotation. In an embodiment, a pop-up sprinkler is provided, and the moving components are part of the riser. A turbine drive mechanism is coupled to an upper housing on which a plurality of sprinkler nozzle assemblies are affixed. The drive mechanism includes water driven impeller and a gear train adapted for operatively driving the upper housing, and associated sprinkler nozzle assemblies. |
| US09227203B2 |
Depositing apparatus and method for manufacturing organic light emitting diode display using the same
A deposition apparatus includes a deposition source that receives a deposition material, and a plurality of spray nozzles arranged in a first direction at one side of the deposition source to spray the deposition material to a facing substrate. The deposition source includes a center area and outer areas, the outer areas being at respective ends of the center area with reference to the first direction. The spray nozzles include first spray nozzles arranged in each outer area and extending outwardly from the deposition source, a surface forming an end of the first spray nozzles forming a first inclination angle with a substrate surface in the first direction. |
| US09227198B2 |
Method and apparatus for removing metal cuttings from an oil well drilling mud stream
An improved method and apparatus for removing metal cuttings from an oil well drilling mud stream provides a magnetic body or “ditch magnet” having end plates that extend radially and circumferentially from the magnetic body, the plates being positioned at end portions of the magnetic body. A third plate in the form of a wiper is used to dislodge metal cuttings and other metallic material from the magnetic body after the magnetic body has accumulated such metallic parts. One of the end plates can be removable to facilitate a complete scraping or wiping of the metallic parts from the metallic body by the wiper plate. |
| US09227193B2 |
Counter knife bank debris deflector
A chopper assembly for harvesting equipment including a rotary chopper device with a plurality of knives and a cylindrical chopper grate assembly spaced from the rotary chopper to form a passageway for crop residue. The chopper grate assembly includes a plurality of slots extending in the direction of crop residue flow. A knife bank assembly includes a plurality of knife elements aligned with and insertable in the slots with the knife bank assembly being displaceable toward and between a position where the bank knife elements are fully inserted through the slots into the passageway and a position where they are substantially clear of the passageway. A deflector is provided for covering the slots and the deflector is displaceable with the knife elements to uncover the slots as the knife elements are displaced through the slots and into the passageway. |
| US09227192B2 |
Chipper striker assembly
A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions. |
| US09227187B2 |
Method for preparing proton-conducting inorganic particles
The invention relates to a method for functionalization of inorganic particles by polymers comprising at least one recurrent unit bearing at least one proton exchange group comprising the following steps: a) a step for functionalization of inorganic particles by an anionic polymerization termination agent comprising at least one group capable of being bound to the surface of said particles; b) a step for anionic polymerization of at least one monomer bearing at least one precursor group of a proton exchange group; c) a step for putting the particles obtained in step a) in contact with the polymers obtained in step b), in return for which the obtained particles are particles functionalized by said polymers by reaction between a reactive end of said polymeric polymers and at least one group of the aforementioned termination agent; and d) a step for transformation of the precursor group(s) of said proton exchange group(s). |
| US09227186B2 |
Synthesis of layered metal sulfide ion-exchangers
Methods for the synthesis of compounds of the formula A2xMxSn3-xS6, where x has a value in the range from 0.5 to 1; A is Li+, Na+, K+, or Rb+; and M is Mg2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, or Fe2+, are provided. Also provided are methods of remediating fluid samples using the compounds. |
| US09227184B2 |
Method and apparatus of manufacturing exhaust gas-purifying catalyst and nozzle used therefor
A nozzle is configured to discharge a fluid containing a raw material of a catalytic layer to a substrate having first and second end faces and provided with holes each extending from the first end face to the second end face. The nozzle is provided with discharge ports each discharging the fluid toward the first end face of the substrate. |
| US09227182B2 |
Plating catalyst and method
A solution including a precious metal nanoparticle and a polymer polymerized from a monomer comprising at least a monomer having two or more carboxyl groups or carboxylic acid salt groups. The solution is useful for a catalyst for a process of electroless plating of a metal on non-conductive surface. |
| US09227180B2 |
Multifunctional catalyst additive composition and process of preparation thereof
The present invention relates to a multifunctional catalyst additive composition for reduction of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides in a fluid catalytic cracking process comprising an inorganic oxide; alumino silicate or a zeolite; a noble metal; a metal of Group I A; a metal of Group II A; a metal of Group III A; a metal of Group IV A; a metal of Group V A; a rare earth oxide; at least a metal of Group VIII. The composition is attrition resistant and is incorporated on a support. The present invention also discloses a process for preparing the multifunctional catalyst additive composition. The present invention also discloses a fluid cracking catalyst comprising the multifunctional catalyst additive composition. |
| US09227178B2 |
Catalyst for generating hydrogen and method for generating hydrogen
A catalyst for generating hydrogen containing at least one composite metal selected from the group consisting of a composite metal of platinum and nickel and a composite metal of iridium and nickel, the catalyst being used in a decomposition reaction of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hydrazine and a hydrate thereof; and a method for generating hydrogen, including contacting the catalyst for generating hydrogen with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hydrazine and a hydrate thereof. Hydrogen can be efficiently generated with improved selectivity in the method for generating hydrogen that utilizes the decomposition reaction of hydrazine. |
| US09227177B2 |
Coating process of Zero-PGM catalysts and methods thereof
Variations of coating processes of ZPGM catalyst materials for TWC applications are disclosed. The disclosed coating processes for ZPGM materials are enabled in the preparation of ZPGM catalyst samples according to a plurality of catalyst configurations, which may include washcoat and an overcoat layer with or without an impregnation layer, including Cu—Mn spinel and doped Zirconia support oxide, prepared according to variations of disclosed coating processes. Activity measurements under isothermal steady state sweep test condition are considered under lean condition and rich condition close to stoichiometric condition to analyze the influence of disclosed coating processes on TWC performance of ZPGM catalysts. Different coating processes may substantially increase TWC activity, providing improved levels of NO, CO, and HC conversions and cost effective manufacturing solutions. |
| US09227175B2 |
Process for obtaining a catalyst composite
A process for obtaining a catalyst composite comprising the following steps: a). selecting a molecular sieve having pores of 10- or more-membered rings b). contacting the molecular sieve with a metal silicate different from said molecular sieve comprising at least one alkaline earth metal and one or more of the following metals: Ga, Al, Ce, In, Cs, Sc, Sn, Li, Zn, Co, Mo, Mn, Ni, Fe, Cu, Cr, Ti and V, such that the composite comprises at least 0.1 wt % of silicate. |
| US09227169B2 |
Plasma reactor for carrying out gas reactions and method for the plasma-supported reaction of gases
A device for carrying out gas reactions, comprising a plasma reactor with a through-flow of gases which has a, particularly cylindrical, plasma chamber, wherein flow-forming elements for forming a flow of gases are arranged before and/or in and/or after the plasma reactor in order to form a gas stream within the plasma chamber such that at least one, particularly central, zone in the gas flow is formed which is flow-reduced. A method for carrying out gas reactions is also provided. |
| US09227163B2 |
System for stirring or storing paints with roller drive arrangement
The present invention relates to a system (0) for stirring or storing paint contained in at least one cylindrical container (1). The system (0) includes at least one series (2×1; 2×2) of cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) regularly aligned on at least one mounting (31, 32), wherein the cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) have mutually parallel, inclined axes. At least one cylindrical roller (2a1; 2a2) from two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) is rotated about its axis by a drive system (4), the distance (d1, d2) between two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) being less than or equal to the diameter of a cylindrical container (1), such that the cylindrical surface of said container can bear on the cylindrical surface of two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2). The stirring system (0) also includes at least one lid (5) for sealing the cylindrical container(s) (1), said lid (5) being provided with at least one removable blade (6) that extends into the cylindrical container (1) when the container (1) is closed by the lid (5). |
| US09227162B2 |
Mixer for preparing a dental material, and system comprising the same
A mixer (10) for preparing a dental material comprises a mixing barrel (17) and a mixing rotor (16), a mixer inlet (13, 14), and an outlet (15). The mixing rotor is rotatable about a rotation axis (A), and comprises four mixing paddle levels (21, 22, 23, 24) each comprising at least one mixing paddle. The mixing paddle levels are axially disposed over a portion of the mixing rotor with the paddle levels being axially spaced at a generally uniform paddle spacing. The mixing paddles further have a thickness in the dimension parallel to the rotation axis, and the ratio between the paddle spacing and the paddle thickness is at least 2:1, thereby maximizing the mixing efficiency, and minimizing energy consumption. |
| US09227161B2 |
Device for the enrichment of a liquid stream with a gas
A device for the enrichment of a liquid stream with a gas is provided including a flow mixer (14) with a venturi nozzle (36), having a rotationally symmetrical contraction (40) with a diameter D and being flown through axially by the liquid stream. The invention additionally includes a gas feed for the lateral feed of the gas into the contraction (40) of the venturi nozzle (36). The gas feed includes at least one gas channel (54, 54′) with a diameter d<0.5D, ending laterally in the contraction (40) of the venturi nozzle (36) in a way, such that the elongated longitudinal axis (56, 56′) thereof is tangential to an imaginary cylinder surface (58), which is coaxial to the contraction (40) and has a diameter D′>d. |
| US09227158B2 |
Method of regenerating NOx removal catalyst and method of operating heavy-oil fired combustion apparatus
The method includes a pretreatment step during an operation of a boiler in which in a predetermined period of time before shutdown of the boiler, a part of combustion gas that has bypassed an economizer provided in a flue gas duct for flue gas from the boiler is supplied to an upstream of a NOx removal device having a NOx removal catalyst and mixed with the combustion flue gas from the economizer to generate mixed gas having a predetermined temperature equal to or higher than 360° C. (360° C. to 450° C.), the mixed gas is introduced into the NOx removal catalyst, thereby decomposing VOSO4 adhering to and accumulating on the NOx removal catalyst into V2O5. |
| US09227157B2 |
Spray dryer absorption apparatus with flat-bottomed chamber
In the application a spray dryer absorption apparatus for treating a stream of flue gas containing acidic components is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber having vertical cylindrical walls, said chamber comprises (i) an inlet for a flue gas stream containing an acidic component, (ii) an atomizer for spraying droplets of an absorbent slurry into said flue gas stream to effect a chemical reaction between the droplets and the acidic component of the flue gas, thereby forming a particulate reaction product, and (iii) an outlet for the treated flue gas and entrained particulate reaction product, wherein the bottom of the chamber having vertical cylindrical walls is substantially horizontal and impervious to gases. The apparatus of the invention has the advantage of a simplified geometry accounting for lower building and maintenance costs. |
| US09227156B2 |
Method and apparatus for reactive gas remediation
Disclosed are methods, materials, apparatus and systems for removing or suppressing ambient levels of reactive gas contaminants, particularly acidic gases, using particles of zeolite, sepiolite or other suitable carrier material impregnated with at least one treatment compound selected to react with the acidic gas(es). The methods involve contacting a contaminated gas stream with the impregnated carrier materials whereby at least a portion of the reactive gases contacts the treatment compound and reacts, thereby consuming the reactive gas molecules. |
| US09227146B1 |
Novelty chomping device
A novelty chomping device includes a skull having an upper jaw, a lower jaw and a pair of eyes that are embedded with LED's. The skull is positioned on a pedestal control box that includes a radio and speakers. An actuation unit is positioned within the control box and imparts a linear movement to the upper jaw to create a chomping motion. One or more lights are also positioned along the control box to produce an audiovisual effect. |
| US09227145B2 |
Planar-part-based toy assembly set
A planar-part-based toy assembly set includes planar parts that have different shapes and are made by stamping a planar material board. The planar parts include a body piece and a limb piece. The body piece has a slotted ring for coupling with the limb piece. The slotted ring has a cutting slot, a narrow section and, a wide section. The limb piece has a closed ring, or a slotted ring as stated above. The closed ring of the limb piece can pass through the cutting slot of the slotted ring of the body piece and be mounted around the narrow or wide section of the slotted ring. When the closed ring is around the narrow section, the limb piece can freely swing, and when the closed ring is around the wide section, the limb piece is fixed at a specific angle, which can be later adjusted by the player. |
| US09227144B2 |
Communication game system
A communication game system includes a plurality of game apparatuses which can be communicated via a network and functions as a parent machine and as a child machine, for example. In the child machine, a moving track of an object to be operated is obtained in response to an input with a pointing device by a player, and transmitted to the parent machine. In the parent machine, a movement of the object is controlled by the moving track, and drawing information to draw a virtual game space including the moved object is transmitted to the child machine. In the child machine, a game screen including the object to be operated is generated and displayed on the basis of the received drawing information. |
| US09227140B2 |
Collaborative electronic game play employing player classification and aggregation
A method and system tracks, analyzes or sorts behaviors of user or players across a network to draw correlations from, or characterizations of, those user or players and identifies similarly characterized or mutually complementary user or players. For example, the method automatically obtains player data regarding interactions by each of multiple players with a multiplayer electronic game via each player's corresponding data processing device connected via the network. The method can then sort, classify or suggest additional activities, games, groups, or other different activities or actions for the players. |
| US09227137B2 |
Handheld computer interface with haptic feedback
Various systems, devices, and methods are provided for generating an impact and/or surface haptic effect for a handheld computer interface such as a video game controller. For example, the handheld computer interface may include a handle coupled to an impact actuator. The impact actuator includes a movable mass and an end stop. The impact actuator may receive a haptic effect signal and in response cause the mass to contact the end stop to generate a haptic effect. A smart material that outputs a surface haptic effect may be coupled to a surface of the handle such that the surface haptic effect is output substantially from the smart material rather than the handle. The handle may be coupled to an end piece having a shape that simulates an object such as a tennis racket, golf club, or other object. |
| US09227135B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing a mirror-world based digital board game service
Disclosed is a method for providing a minor-world based digital board game service at a server that is connected over a network with a common screen device and a multiple number of mobile terminals that includes: transmitting at least one of map information and game story information for a board game to the common screen device; receiving game progress information from the mobile terminals, once the arrangement of a multiple number of property blocks on a gameboard is completed according to the map information and a board game is started; and transmitting response information corresponding to the game progress information to the common screen device, where the common screen device recognizes the arrangement of the property blocks and the piece blocks that move over the property blocks, and displays an image corresponding thereto and an image corresponding to the response information. |
| US09227134B1 |
Gaming table apparatus
A dice game system is disclosed. The dice game system includes a table, a controller, and a plurality of electronically-actuated dice play stations. The dice play stations can include lighting components and dice agitators that are in electrical communication with the controller and a button positioned at the play station. The dice agitators can be actuated simultaneously by the controller and individually by a user positioned at a play station. The lighting components can indicate different stages of game play. A method for controlling a game on a game table is also disclosed. |
| US09227130B1 |
Tennis training device
In a tennis training device there is a curved track whose curvature corresponds to the correct path that a tennis racquet should travel during a proper serve. The track has a channel along its length. The channel is sized and configured to receive a coupling which is attached to the head of a tennis racquet. The coupling travels along the track and allows the head of the tennis racquet to rotate relative to the track. The tennis racquet coupling preferably is a clip configured for releasable attachment to a head of a tennis racquet and a connector having an elongated body and a head attached to the body. |
| US09227126B2 |
Ball rebound device
A ball rebound device for ball games comprising: a frame structure, a sheet being detachably attached to the front of the frame structure and adjusting means connected to the frame structure, the adjusting means being able to move part of the frame structure, whereby the tension of the sheet can increase or decrease. By stretching the sheet, it is possible to increase the rebound force of the sheet by ball impact. Similarly, the rebound force can be decreased when the sheet is slackened. |
| US09227119B2 |
Locking golf bag
An insert for a golf bag having a generally open top and a generally closed bottom includes a golf club supporting structure in the bag. The insert also includes a compartment for each club. A closure structure is included at the generally open top of the bag and includes an opening for each compartment and a closure member having deflectable closure sections adjacent to each opening at the top of each compartment for each club. A movable tab included in the tubular compartment is deflected by a golf club inserted into the tubular compartment, the deflection is resisted by a cylindrical sheath surrounding the tubular compartment, thereby applying a holding force to the golf club. |
| US09227118B2 |
Golf club grip with device housing
The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used. |
| US09227113B2 |
Badminton racket
The badminton racket (1) includes a frame (2), a handle (4) and a shaft (6) connecting the frame to the handle. It defines a first direction (D1) parallel to a longitudinal axis (X1) of the shaft, a second direction (D2) perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to a plane (P8) in which strings (8) extend mounted in the frame (2), and a third direction (D3) perpendicular to the first and second directions (D1, D2) and the plane (P8) of the strings. The bending rigidity of the shaft (6) in the third direction (D3) is greater than its bending rigidity in the second direction (D2). |
| US09227112B2 |
Ball and entertainment system
Implementation including an outputter (11) following a control to output a signal, a microphone (10) for acquisition of sound from inside a ball (1a), a determiner (121) working in accordance with a level of sound acquired through the microphone (10) to determine a state of the ball (1a), and a control processor (122) working in accordance with a result of determination at the determiner (121) to generate a signal to output through the outputter (11). |
| US09227111B2 |
Multi-piece solid golf ball
A multi-piece solid golf ball has a core, an envelope layer encasing the core, an intermediate layer encasing the envelope layer, and a cover which encases the intermediate layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples. The envelope layer is formed of an inner envelope layer, an intermediate envelope layer and an outer envelope layer. The inner, intermediate and outer envelope layers, the intermediate layer and the cover are each formed primarily of a resin material which may be of the same or different types, and the core is formed primarily of a rubber material. The golf ball has an excellent flight performance and also excellent controllability in the short game. In addition, it has a good feel on impact and an excellent scuff resistance. |
| US09227110B2 |
Golf ball having multi-layer core with filler in outer core
A golf ball includes an inner core and an outer core, both made of highly neutralized acid polymers. The inner core does not substantially include any fillers, while the outer core does include fillers. The outer core may include fillers in an amount of from about 17.% to about 30.7% by weight. The filler may be barium sulfate. The core made from the inner core and the outer core may have an unexpectedly higher coefficient of restitution. |
| US09227108B1 |
Athletic performance monitoring with overstride detection
Methods and apparatuses for athletic performance monitoring are disclosed. In one example, a system includes an inertial sensor configured to measure an acceleration in a moving direction of a user foot of a user during locomotion and output an acceleration signal, a memory storing a stride acceleration motion profile, and a processing system configured to process the acceleration signal and the stride acceleration motion profile to identify a reduced user overstride. |
| US09227105B2 |
Exercise device
An exercise device is provided that includes a trolley. The trolley includes two vertical plates, wheels, and at least one foot locking device connected to the trolley, the at least one foot locking device adapted to make contact with at least a portion of a foot of the user. A shaft is provided having a first end and a second end. A flexible mechanism comprising a portion of the shaft placed in a position of the shaft between the first end and the second end for allowing at least one portion of the shaft to move and rotate. The shaft accommodates the trolley. The trolley is adapted to be pulled along the shaft by the least one foot locking device while the user is in a seated position. A substantially planar surface is provided with a top surface connected to the second end of the shaft. |
| US09227102B2 |
Bike trainer
Provided are a bike trainer, and an exercise apparatus with a bike trainer for supporting a bike on a treadmill. A mounting bracket is adapted to be non-invasively installed on a frame of the treadmill utilizing a releasable fastener that is adjustable to secure an installation of the mounting bracket and allow the mounting bracket to be removed from the frame. A plurality of arms are coupled to the mounting bracket and each include a distal end to be positioned at an elevation vertically above an elevation of the belt of the treadmill. A bike coupler is provided adjacent to the distal end of at least one of the arms, and is adapted to cooperate with a portion of the bike to couple the bike to the bike trainer apparatus and maintain the bike over the belt of the treadmill. |
| US09227099B2 |
Methods and compositions for oxidizing bisphenol A
Disclosed are methods, compositions and kits pertaining to polymer coatings that entrap enzymes, specifically enzymes capable of degrading bisphenol A. |
| US09227097B2 |
Fireproof rack and fireproof method thereof
A fireproof rack for protecting an object is provided. The fireproof rack includes a major frame, a moveable frame, a fireproof chamber and a fireproof liquid. The moveable frame is slidably connected to the major frame, and the moveable frame slides between a first position and a second position relative to the major frame, and the object is disposed in the moveable frame, and the moveable frame and the object are in the first position under an operation mode. Under a fireproof mode, the moveable frame and the object slide to the second position, and are received in the fireproof chamber. The fireproof liquid is located in the fireproof chamber. When the moveable frame and the object are in the second position, the object is soaked in the fireproof liquid. |
| US09227096B2 |
Fire suppression apparatus and method for using the same in an enclosed compartment
A fire suppression device includes a container body having a discharge orifice. A cooling assembly is coupled along an inner wall of the container body and includes a cooling housing body and an agent cup seat. An agent assembly coupled along the inner wall includes an agent cup with a fire suppression agent generator therein. An agent cup fitting is near an end of the agent cup and is coupled with the agent cup seat. Spacing members extend between the inner wall and at least one of the cooling housing body and the agent cup. The plurality of spacing members space the cooling housing body and the agent cup from the inner wall. An insulation layer is coupled between the inner wall and the plurality of spacing members, and a portion of the insulation layer is clamped between the spacing members and the inner wall. |
| US09227092B2 |
Safety rope blocker having a rotatable body
A safety rope blocker having a body provided with a through hole for the passage of an anchoring ring and a curved groove opening into the through hole for the passage of the safety rope through the anchoring ring, the body being able to rotate between a blocking position in which the safety rope is blocked by the anchoring ring against the body and a releasing position in which the safety rope slide in the curved groove, the groove includes a deviation element to allow, in the releasing position, the safety rope to slide in the curved groove and outside the through hole. |
| US09227090B2 |
Method for lightening skin
Skin lightening additives and skin lightening compositions having at least one of a heterosubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid are described. The compositions are suitable for topical application and may comprise 12-hydroxystearic acid, ricinoleic acid or both. |
| US09227084B2 |
Universal balloon for brachytherapy applicator
A brachytherapy balloon system, including a brachytherapy applicator and a brachytherapy balloon, is described. The brachytherapy balloon is shaped and sized to fit a vagina, a rectum or an esophagus and is made of elastomeric polymer and has a cylindrical inner surface defining an interior hollow of diameter D with at least one open end into which a brachytherapy applicator of diameter x |
| US09227081B2 |
Method and apparatus for fractional skin treatment
An apparatus for cosmetic RF skin treatment where the RF energy supply is isolated from the patient treated, such that in course of treatment no undesired current flows through the subject body. |
| US09227078B2 |
Medical device and using method thereof
Disclosed herein is a medical device including: a positioning catheter to be inserted into a blood vessel in the vicinity of an affected region; a treatment catheter to be inserted to reach the affected region; and attracting means provided at respective predetermined positions of both the catheters to apply a magnetic force in a direction of attracting each other; wherein the magnetic force of the attracting means restricts floating of the treatment catheter. |
| US09227077B2 |
Leadless cardiac pacemaker triggered by conductive communication
A leadless cardiac pacemaker configured for implantation in electrical contact with a left ventricular cardiac chamber and configured for leadless triggered left-ventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in response to conducted signals from a pulse generator. |
| US09227074B2 |
Parameter visualization, selection, and annotation interface
A system and method for providing a user interface by which to display and/or control stimulation parameter settings includes a processor displaying a ray at an angle from a predetermined direction, and about a point representing a leadwire, that corresponds to a direction at which an electrical field is produced by respective electrical settings of one or more directional electrodes of the leadwire, and whose ray length corresponds to an electrical amplitude of an electrical parameter of the one or more directional electrodes. |
| US09227073B2 |
Dynamic morphology based atrial automatic threshold
Methods and systems for performing capture threshold tests are described. During an initialization procedure a capture detection interval and capture detection threshold are determined based on peak values of cardiac signals sensed following the supracapture threshold initialization pulses. Following initialization, a plurality of pacing pulses to the atrium are delivered and the peak values of the cardiac signals sensed following each of the plurality of pacing pulses are determined. The peak values are compared to the pacing artifact threshold and the capture detection threshold. A timing of each of the peak values is compared to the capture detection interval. For each pacing pulse, discrimination between a captured response, a noncaptured response, and a fusion response is based on the peak value and timing comparisons. |
| US09227072B2 |
System and methods for improving device therapy using heart sounds
Devices and methods for improving device therapy such as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) by determining a desired value for a device parameter are described. An ambulatory medical device can be configured to detect a heart sound signal and generate one or more heart sound metrics, detect a characteristic indicative of cannon waves, and determine a desired value for a device parameter, such as a timing parameter which can be used to control the delivery of CRT pacing to various heart chambers. The desired device parameter value can be determined using the heart sound metrics and the characteristic indicative of the cannon waves. The ambulatory medical device can program stimulation using the desired device parameter value, and deliver the programmed stimulations to one or more target sites to achieve desired therapeutic effects. |
| US09227071B2 |
Systems and methods for setting parameters of implantable medical devices using predictive marker data
Embodiments of the invention are related to systems and methods for setting parameters of implantable medical devices, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for programming an implantable medical device including sensing concentrations of a predictive marker such as ET-1 in a patient, selecting programming parameter values based on the sensed concentrations of the predictive marker, and implementing the selected programming parameter values. In an embodiment the invention includes a method for detecting arrhythmia in a patient including sensing concentrations of the predictive marker in a patient, selecting a level of stringency to be used in an arrhythmia detection module based on the sensed concentrations of the predictive marker, sensing electrical signals in the patient, and evaluating the sensed electrical signals for indicia of an arrhythmia using the arrhythmia detection module. Other embodiments are also included herein. |
| US09227063B2 |
Methods and systems for lowering a pitch sensation as perceived by a cochlear implant patient
An exemplary method of lowering a pitch sensation as perceived by a cochlear implant patient includes 1) identifying a most apical electrode included in a plurality of electrodes disposed within a cochlea of the patient, 2) directing a cochlear implant communicatively coupled to the plurality of electrodes to apply one or more anodecathode biphasic stimulation pulses to the most apical electrode during a stimulation period, and 3) directing the cochlear implant to apply one or more cathode-anode biphasic stimulation pulses to one or more other electrodes included in the plurality of electrodes during the stimulation period. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. |
| US09227060B2 |
Systems and methods of facilitating manual adjustment of one or more cochlear implant system control parameters
An exemplary system includes a sound processing unit configured to apply noise reduction to an audio signal in accordance with a noise reduction parameter, an implantable cochlear stimulator communicatively coupled to the sound processing unit and configured to apply stimulation representative of the noise reduced audio signal to a patient via one or more electrodes, and a user input facility communicatively coupled to the sound processing unit and that facilitates manual adjustment of the noise reduction parameter. |
| US09227051B1 |
Devices for delivering non-invasive neuromodulation to a patient
A mouthpiece for providing non-invasive neuromodulation to a patient. The mouthpiece includes an elongated housing having a center of gravity located within a posterior region, a positioning pad attached to the top surface of the elongated housing for minimizing contact between a patient's upper teeth and the exterior top surface of the elongated housing, and a printed circuit board mounted to a bottom portion of the elongated housing, the printed circuit board having a plurality of electrodes for delivering subcutaneous local electrical stimulation to the patient's tongue. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece includes at least one locator disposed along the anterior region of the elongated housing for contacting a patient's teeth to securely position the mouthpiece within the patient's mouth. |
| US09227050B2 |
Leads with electrode carrier for segmented electrodes and methods of making and using
A stimulation lead includes a lead body having a longitudinal length, a distal portion, and a proximal portion; terminals disposed along the proximal portion of the lead body; an electrode carrier coupled to, or disposed along, the distal portion of the lead body; segmented electrodes disposed along the electrode carrier; and conductors extending along the lead body and coupling the segmented electrodes to the terminals. The electrode carrier includes a lattice region defining segmented electrode receiving openings. Each of the segmented electrodes extends around no more than 75% of a circumference of the lead and is disposed in a different one of the segmented electrode receiving openings of the electrode carrier. |
| US09227048B2 |
Hermetic connector, pierceable without needle and automatically and sealingly reclosable, for devices intended for collecting and dispensing liquid solutions for pharmaceutical and/or nutritional use
A connector for devices intended to collect and dispense liquid solutions for pharmaceutical and/or nutritional use is described. The connector comprises a closing plug pierceable by pressing a needleless introduction/collection tang. The closing plug comprises a check valve with closing lips openable by introducing said tang and elastically reclosable after extracting the introduced tang and further comprising a pierceable and elastically sealingly reclosable membrane placed to hermetically close the inlet end of said check valve. Said closing lips are located at one end of an elastically deformable plastic material body, which is longitudinally crossed by a thin rectangular section slot, the slot being closed on the other end by said pierceable and elastically reclosable membrane. |
| US09227044B2 |
Applicator for applying a fluid to a surface
An applicator for applying a fluid to a surface is provided, the applicator comprising a support comprising an upper outer surface and a lower holding surface; a flexible membrane comprising a central opening, an inner wall comprising a lower end and an upper end, an outer wall at least partially surrounding the upper outer surface of the support, the outer wall comprising a lower end and an upper end, and an upper folded wall connecting the upper ends of the inner wall and outer wall; and a membrane holder for fixedly securing the lower end of the inner wall of the flexible membrane to the upper outer surface of the support; wherein the upper surface of the membrane holder and the inner wall of the flexible membrane define a reservoir for holding a fluid, and wherein the lower end of the outer wall of the flexible membrane is free to move axially relative to the upper outer surface of the support when pressure is applied to the upper folded wall of the flexible membrane. In an embodiment, the applicator has particular utility for applying a topical or transdermal testosterone composition to the skin of a patient in need of testosterone replacement therapy. |
| US09227040B2 |
Temporary retention device
A retention device for anchoring indwelling catheters, sheath introducers, feeding tubes, ostomy bags or other medical devices beneath the skin of a patient includes an deployable section coupled to a medical device; following introduction into a patient, the deployable section is subcutaneously deployed, securely anchoring the device and coupled medical device for the duration of treatment. |
| US09227039B1 |
Holder for medical IV or catheter device
A holder or stabilizing device for medical IV or catheters having flexible tubing attached. An elongated strap-like panel made of a flexible material has an intermediate portion and a pair of attachment portions extending in opposite directions from the intermediate portion, the intermediate and attachment portions defining opposite side edges of the panel. The panel has an outside side generally visible during use. A pair of tubing-securing apertures is provided in the intermediate portion located generally adjacent respective opposite sides of the panel and across from each other, with an adhesive area on the intermediate portion on the outside side between the at least one pair of tubing-securing apertures and is positioned so as to engage the flexible tubing when passing through and extending on the outside side of the panel between the pair of tubing-securing apertures. A set of holders may be provided, color-coded to indicate particular size. |
| US09227030B2 |
Enhanced eductor design
The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices comprising the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism. |
| US09227027B2 |
Three-point child resistant lid
A safety device for a nasal spray applicator may include a two or three-point safety engagement feature to retain a protective cap or cover over the nasal spray applicator and to prevent or restrict actuation thereof. |
| US09227023B2 |
Device for the rapid injection of local anesthesia through a pleurality of needles
This device is a compressible chamber designed to inject a liquid medication through a plurality of needles. It is a self-contained, rapidly deployed device that replaces a classic syringe. It consists of a shallow chamber that is closed on one end and sealed on the other with a sliding elastomeric seal. A rigid ring slides up into the chamber that has multiple small double-ended needles mounted through the periphery of the ring perpendicularly so as to be able to perforate the seal of the chamber with the proximal end and simultaneously penetrate the subcutaneous tissues with the distal end thus allowing medication to flow from the chamber into the tissues when pressure is applied to the top of the chamber. The needles are also imbedded in, or juxtapose to a ring of compressible dye-containing material that serves to conceal the needles and provide demarcation of the area injected. |
| US09227019B2 |
Pre-filled syringe identification tag
An assembly includes a pre-filled syringe including a barrel with a first end and a second, open end, a plunger disposed within the barrel and spaced between the first end and the second, open end, a product disposed in the barrel between the first end of the barrel and the plunger, and an outwardly-directed rim disposed about the barrel at the second, open end. In addition, the assembly includes an identification tag secured to the outwardly-directed rim of the barrel of the syringe with an outwardly-facing surface of the tag overlying the second, open end of the barrel, the tag having an identifier disposed on the surface of the tag, the identifier including data regarding the pre-filled syringe, the product disposed in the barrel, or both. |
| US09227018B2 |
Pre-use mixing pre-filled syringe
A prefilled syringe of a before-use mixing type not requiring a bypass portion defined by a recessed inner surface portion of an outer cylinder, including first and second gaskets (4,5) fitted in the outer cylinder (2), and non-rotatively and complementarily shaped engagement portions (12, 13) respectively at a front end of the first gasket (4) and a rear end of the second gasket (5) to reduce the period for transferring a liquid between two chambers separated by the gaskets. During storage, the engagement portions abut each other to be kept out of engagement with each other, whereby a drug containing space is defined between the gaskets. When a liquid is transferred from a space defined on a rear side of the first gasket (4) to the drug containing space, the internal pressure of the drug containing space is prevented from being excessively increased. |
| US09227017B2 |
Automatic mixing device and delivery system
A wet/dry auto-mixing injector having a mixing device containing at least one microfluidic channel for mixing or dissolving a dry component with a wet component stored in the injector device. |
| US09227011B2 |
Miniaturized threshold sensor
A sensor comprising a plurality of electrodes having a miniature size and a lower power consumption and a coating exterior to the electrodes, wherein the coating interacts with a target condition thereby producing a change in an electrical property of the electrodes, wherein the change is transduced into an electrical signal by the electrodes. Further a system for medication delivery comprising such sensor and a pill. |
| US09227010B2 |
Fluid dispensing device with a flow detector
A portable therapeutic fluid delivery device with a flow detector comprising a heating element and two temperature sensors is presented. Upon activation of the heating element, a flow condition of the fluid inside the delivery tube is determined based on a signal provided by the temperature sensors. A temperature gradient within the therapeutic fluid is detected. The determined flow condition can be one of: air bubbles within the delivery tube, occlusion within the delivery tube, or leakage within the delivery tube. The device can have two parts, for example, a reusable part and a disposable part. Upon pairing of these parts, the heating element and the temperature sensors touch the delivery tube. |
| US09227007B2 |
Storable intravenous stands
The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use. |
| US09227005B2 |
Method and device for treating cancer
A method and device treats cancer where blood from a cancer patient passes through an array of passageways within an interior of a chamber. The passageways include wells having porous membrane wall portions that enable a molecular-sized activating agent in a carrier fluid that enhances an immune response to pass through these porous wall portions. Pore size is such to allow the molecular-sized activating agent in the interior of the chamber to enter the wells yet prevents immune cells and cancer cells in the wells to pass through the porous wall portions into the interior of the chamber. Blood is retained in the wells so that it remains in contact with the immune cells and cancer cells for a predetermined period sufficient to enhance an immune response. Then the cells with an enhanced immune response are return to the patient. |
| US09227004B2 |
Customizable personal dialysis device having ease of use and therapy enhancement features
A peritoneal dialysis machine includes an enclosure; dialysate pump located within the enclosure; a graphical user interface allowing a patient to program a treatment including at least one patient fill performed by the dialysate pump, at least one dwell, and at least one drain performed by the dialysate pump; and the GUI further programmed to provide an alert when it is time to begin the treatment so as to complete the at least one patient fill, dwell and drain by a prescribed time. |
| US09227003B2 |
Hybrid blood and peritoneal dialysis treatment systems and methods
A method for a hybrid blood and peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) machine comprising: (i) determining whether a previous treatment left a last fill of dialysate in a patient's peritoneum; (ii) if a next treatment is a PD treatment, and if the previous treatment did not leave the last fill of dialysate, causing a PD treatment in which a first cycle is a fill cycle to be initiated; (iii) if the next treatment is a PD treatment, and if the previous treatment did leave the last fill of dialysate, causing a PD treatment in which a first cycle is a last fill drain cycle to be initiated; and (iv) if the next treatment is a blood treatment and if the previous treatment did leave the last fill of dialysate, causing a blood treatment including a last fill drain cycle to be initiated. |
| US09226999B2 |
Use of nonionic esters in a coating for surfaces coming in contact with blood
The present invention relates to methods for coating at least one surface of a medical device for improving the hemocompatibility of said surface. Further, the invention relates to medical devices comprising surfaces, coated with a coating composition containing a nonionic ester formed from an acyclic C3-C6(OH)3-6 polyol and from at least three C12-C26 fatty acids, and further includes at least one hydrophilic group. |
| US09226998B2 |
Method of manufacturing a drug delivery system using gas cluster ion beam irradiation
A method for producing a drug delivery system provides a member including a combination of a drug substance and a polymer or other material; and forms a layer on a surface of the combination using gas cluster ion beam irradiation, which layer determines a release rate for the drug substance, wherein the layer is an encapsulating layer formed by densifying or carbonizing components of the drug or of the polymer or of the other material by the gas cluster ion beam irradiation. |
| US09226995B2 |
Biodegradable medical device with hydroxyapatite filaments and biodegradable polymer fibers
A system for treating a vascular condition includes a stent including hydroxyapatite fibers interwoven to define a stent lumen. Another aspect of the invention is a method of manufacturing a stent by forming hydroxyapatite fibers and biodegradable polymeric fibers, and interweaving the fibers to form a stent wall. The hydroxyapatite fibers can be formed by a sol-gel process, followed by spinning of the gel to form the hydroxyapatite fibers. |
| US09226990B2 |
Foamed biocompatible materials for tissue repair
A foamed biocompatible material for use in tissue repair and a kit for producing same. The kit includes a container having a valve and an inlet, and a tissue-repair composition containing a biocompatible material and a liquid carrier, in which the composition is placed in the inlet of the container and the inside of container has a pressure lower than that of the outside so that, upon opening the valve, the composition is forced into the container by the pressure difference to form a foam inside the container. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a foamed biocompatible material for tissue repair. |
| US09226989B2 |
Film-forming composition, and use thereof for treating herpes
The present invention relates to a topical film-forming composition including, in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium: 5 to 30 wt % of ethyl cellulose; 0.1 to 10 wt % of an auxiliary film-forming agent; 0.1 to 20 wt % of one or more triacids, at least one of which is boric acid; and 60 to 95 wt % of an organic solvent, the percentages being expressed by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to the use of such a composition in a method for treating herpes, in particular herpes labialis. |
| US09226987B2 |
Volatile material dispenser allowing airflow around a refill
A refill adapted for use with a volatile material dispenser comprises a body adapted to hold a volatile material and a wick disposed within the body and extending out of the refill. The wick is adapted to transport the volatile material from the body out of the refill. One or more features of the refill allow the refill to be easily inserted into a volatile material dispenser and/or allow air to flow around the refill. |
| US09226982B2 |
Gall bladder imaging agent and its preparation method
A novel gall bladder image agent which includes a radio-labelled MAG3-tri-galactosamine, and its preparation method, which includes reacting mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3)-tri-galactosamine, SnF2 and Tc-99m in the presence of a phosphate buffer solution (at pH of from 10.0˜12.0) to obtain Tc-99m-MAG3-tri-galactosamine, when the MAG3-tri-galactosamine is MAG3-DCM-Lys(Gah-GalNAc)3 (where DCM represents a dicarboxymethyl group, and Gah represents a glycine-aminohexyl group), it obtains a labelling yield of at least 90%, and its specific radioactivity is at least 7.0×109 Bq/mg. |
| US09226981B2 |
PSMA-binding agents and uses thereof
Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) binding compounds having radioisotope substituents are described, as well as chemical precursors thereof. Compounds include pyridine containing compounds, compounds having phenylhydrazine structures, and acylated lysine compounds. The compounds allow ready incorporation of radionuclides for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) for imaging, for example, prostate cancer cells and angiogenesis. |
| US09226979B2 |
Method and apparatus for examining tissue for predefined target cells, particularly cancerous cells, and a probe useful in such method and apparatus
A method, apparatus and probe for examining tissue for the presence of target cells, particularly cancerous cells, by subjecting the tissue to be examined to a contrast agent containing small particles of a physical element conjugated with a biological carrier selectively bindable to the target cells. Energy pulses are applied to the examined tissue. The changes in impedance and/or optical characteristics of the examined tissue produced by the applied energy pulses are detected and utilized for determining the presence of the target cells in the examined tissue. In a described preferred embodiment, the applied energy pulses include laser pulses, and the physical element conjugated with a biological carrier is a light-sensitive semiconductor having an impedance which substantially decreases in the presence of light. The same probe used for detecting the targeted cells may also be used for destroying the cells so targeted. |
| US09226976B2 |
RAAV-based compositions and methods for treating alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiencies
The invention relates to isolated nucleic acids and rAAV-based compositions, methods and kits useful for treating genetic diseases (e.g., alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency). |
| US09226973B2 |
Dosages of immunoconjugates of antibodies and SN-38 for improved efficacy and decreased toxicity
The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The antibody may bind to EGP-1 (TROP-2), CEACAM5, CEACAM6, CD74, CD19, CD20, CD22, CSAp, HLA-DR, AFP or MUC5ac and the immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 24 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 or 18 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. |
| US09226971B2 |
N-optionally substituted aryl-2-oligomer-3-alkoxypropionamides
The invention relates to (among other things) N-optionally substituted aryl-2-oligomer-3-alkoxypropionamides and compositions comprising the same. A compound of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits one or more advantages over corresponding compounds lacking the oligomer. |
| US09226966B2 |
Dosage and administration for preventing cardiotoxicity in treatment with ERBB2-targeted immunoliposomes comprising anthracycline chemotherapeutic agents
Methods for determining dosage of HER2-targeted anthracycline-containing immunoliposomes are disclosed, as are methods of treating cancer patients with HER2-positive tumors using dosages so determined. Upon administration, the dosages share the low cardiotoxicity profile of standard dosages of non-immunoliposomal (untargeted), anthracycline-containing liposomes. |
| US09226962B2 |
Human CD3-specific antibody with immunosuppressive properties
Described are mono- and multivalent scFv-antibodies comprising the binding sites specific for the human T cell marker CD3. These antibodies are strongly immunosuppressive and do not cause a significant release of cytokines. Furthermore, polynucleotides encoding said antibodies are described as well as vectors comprising said polynucleotides, host cells transformed therewith and their use in the production of said antibodies. Pharmaceutical compositions containing any of the above mentioned polynucleotides, antibodies or vectors are useful for immunotherapy, preferably against acute transplant rejections. |
| US09226959B2 |
Nucleic acids comprising formula (NuGlXmGnNv)a and derivatives thereof as immunostimulating agent/adjuvant
The present invention relates to nucleic acids of the general formula (I): (NuGlXmGnNv)a and derivatives thereof as an immunostimulating agent/adjuvant and to compositions containing same, optionally comprising an additional adjuvant. The present invention furthermore relates to a pharmaceutical composition or to a vaccine, each containing nucleic acids of formula (I) above and/or derivatives thereof as an immunostimulating agent, and optionally at least one additional pharmaceutically active component, e.g. an antigenic agent. The present invention relates likewise to the use of the pharmaceutical composition or of the vaccine for the treatment of cancer diseases, infectious diseases, allergies and autoimmune diseases etc. Likewise, the present invention includes the use of nucleic acids of the general formula (I): (NuGlXmGnNv)a and/or derivatives thereof for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of such diseases. |
| US09226952B2 |
Na/K-ATPase-derived peptide Src inhibitors and ouabain antagonists and uses thereof
A novel Src inhibitor that targets the Na/K-ATPase/Src receptor complex and antagonizes ouabain-induced protein kinase cascades and uses thereof are disclosed. |
| US09226951B2 |
Anti-tumor fibrillar human serum albumin methods and compositions
Fibrillar human serum albumin was shown to be effective in the treatment of various types of cancers. Methods and compositions are disclosed for using fibrillar human serum albumin as a medicament to treat subjects having cancer. |
| US09226949B2 |
FGF-18 truncated variants having increased receptor specificity and uses thereof
The present invention relates to fibroblast growth factor 18 (FGF-18) variants having various truncations beyond the signal peptide domain of the N-terminus, which activate FGFR3 with increased specificity. The invention further relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and methods for use thereof in treating cartilage and skeletal disorders. |
| US09226943B2 |
Lactobacillus johnsonii CNCM I-1225 for the anti-adhesion of skin pathogenic flora
Bacterial agents for preparing compositions which are for cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary use and which are intended to stabilize and/or regulate the cutaneous ecosystem of mammals. These bacterial agents being an extract of a bacterium, or a bacterium, selected for their adhesion to skin cells and anti-adhesive to pathogens of the cutaneous system. The invention also relates to compositions containing such agents. |
| US09226942B2 |
Expanding hematopoietic stem cells
A method of expanding hematopoietic stem cells. Also disclosed is a method of diagnosing primary or secondary bone marrow failure syndrome. The invention further includes a method of treating primary or secondary bone marrow failure syndrome. |
| US09226940B2 |
Method of treating ocular disorders
A method wherein subjects having or at risk for having hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism are administered a composition having an effective amount of ocular antioxidants, including specifically macular pigments, to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). |
| US09226939B2 |
Histone inhibition
The invention relates to a method of inhibiting the cytotoxic activity of extracellular histones in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of a polyanion to the subject. In particular the invention relates to a method for the treatment of patients who are suffering from sepsis and employs polyanions to rapidly form complexes with and thus neutralize or inhibit the cytotoxic activity of extracellular histone proteins, for example, those found in the blood circulation of sepsis patients. |
| US09226938B2 |
Combinatorial therapy for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of knee rehabilitation. Embodiments generally include the use of viscosupplementation delivered intra-articularly in conjunction with rehabilitative therapy and an unloading knee brace. The injection of the viscosupplementation is guided such that the entire dose is delivered to the joint and can flow tricompartmentally. |
| US09226928B2 |
Spirocyclic isoxazoline parasiticidal combinations
The present invention relates to a novel antiparasitic composition comprising an effective amount of a) a Formula (1) compound, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4, and n are as defined herein, stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical or veterinary acceptable salt thereof, b) a macrocyclic lactone or derivative thereof and c) optionally, at least one additional veterinary agent, and further comprising at least one veterinary or pharmaceutical acceptable carrier; and a method of treating an animal with a parasitic infection, by administering an effective amount of said composition to the animal in need thereof. |
| US09226927B2 |
Gamma secretase inhibitors
Disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of Formula (I) and use of the compound in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. |
| US09226925B1 |
Abuse deterrent and anti-dose dumping pharmaceutical salts useful for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a drug substance consisting essentially of a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of an amine containing pharmaceutically active compound wherein the amine containing pharmaceutical active compound is selected from the group consisting of racemic or single isomer ritalinic acid or phenethylamine derivatives and the drug substance has a physical form selected from amorphous and polymorphic. |
| US09226924B2 |
Methods of treating or preventing neuropathic pain
A method treats or prevents neuropathic pain with a synergistically-enhanced analgesic effect at a dose at which a calcium channel α2δ ligand does not produce any side effects as well as which agent does not produce any new side effects on the central nervous system. The therapeutic agent or a prophylactic agent used in the method includes as effective ingredients a cyclohexane derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, and a calcium channel α2δ ligand. |
| US09226921B2 |
Fused heterocyclic compounds as phosphodiesterases (PDES) inhibitors
The present invention provides a compound which has the effect of PDE inhibition, and which is useful as an agent for preventing or treating schizophrenia or so on represented by the formula (I): |
| US09226918B2 |
Methods and compositions for treating or preventing narcotic withdrawal symptoms
This invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for preventing or treating physical dependence and/or withdrawal associated with narcotic use, in particular by modulating a 5-HT3 receptor. Using a computational genetic approach in mice, a gene conserved between mice and humans was identified as candidate as a modulator of physical dependence to morphine. Administration of compounds that modulate 5-HT3 receptors was found to control withdrawal from morphine in mice and humans. |
| US09226914B2 |
Methods for promoting neuronal development and/or health
Disclosed are methods for promoting neuronal health and/or development in a subject by providing nutritional compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid and alpha-lipoic acid. The nutritional composition may further include lactoferrin, a prebiotic, a probiotic, and mixtures thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods for accelerating the development of neuronal activity and/or strengthening electrochemical synapse signaling by providing the nutritional composition(s) disclosed herein to a target subject. |
| US09226913B2 |
Methods of treating cancer using a combination of an immunomodulatory compound and an artemisinin or a derivative thereof
Provided herein are methods for treating cancers by administering immunomodulatory compounds in combination with artemisinin or a derivative thereof. In particular, methods for treating cancers by administering lenalidomide in combination with artemisinin or a derivative thereof are provided. |
| US09226908B2 |
Treatment of viral infections
The invention provides low concentration, stable compositions for the treatment of lesions associated with herpes viral infections. The compositions are in a form selected from creams and gels containing trichloroacetic acid in an amount of between 2.5% (m/m) and 6% (w/w) of the weight of the cream or gel. Preferably the cream contains about 5% and the gel about 2.5% of the trichloroacetic acid. |
| US09226906B2 |
Method and nutritional supplement for enhancing weight gain of a mammal
The present invention relates to a method and nutritional supplement which stimulates appetite and slows metabolism of a mammal, thereby enhancing weight gain for the mammal. The method of enhancing weight gain of the mammal comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of at least two types of alkamide or isobutylamide compound extracted from Echinacea species along with an antioxidant and optionally minerals. The nutritional supplement of the present invention comprises an antioxidant and at least two types of alkamide or isobutylamide compounds derived from Echinacea species. Minerals such as zinc and magnesium can also be added to the nutritional supplement to provide even better effect. |
| US09226905B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating muscle wasting-related disease comprising diaminodiphenylsulfone or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a muscle wasting-related disease comprising diaminodiphenylsulfone (Dapsone; DDS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition according to the present invention may be effectively used to prevent or treat a muscle wasting-related disease by increasing muscle mass, preventing muscle loss and effectively restoring muscle function. |
| US09226900B2 |
Process for preparing microparticles
A process for preparing microparticles comprising a biologically active material and a polymer and having a mean particle size expressed as the volume mean diameter (VMD) of from 10 to 500 μm, wherein the biologically active material is substantially insoluble in the polymer, which process comprises: a. contacting a mixture of the biologically active material or a precursor thereof, the polymer or a precursor thereof and a processing aid with a supercritical fluid which is capable of swelling the polymer under temperature and pressure conditions necessary to maintain the fluid in a supercritical state; b. allowing the supercritical fluid to penetrate and liquefy the polymer, while maintaining the temperature and pressure conditions so that the fluid is maintained in a supercritical state; c. releasing the pressure to precipitate microparticles comprising the biologically active agent and the polymer. |
| US09226899B2 |
Particulate hyaluronic acid and flavonoid formulations for cellular delivery of bioactive agents
There is presently provided a suspension of immiscible particles in a solution, wherein the particles comprise an agglomeration of a bioactive agent, for example an anti-cancer agent; and a plurality of conjugates of a hyaluronic acid and a flavonoid, for example a catechin-based flavonoid, wherein the particles are on average from about 15 nm to about 300 nm in diameter and wherein the bioactive agent is releasably retained in the particles by the flavonoid. The suspension is useful for delivery of the bioactive agent to cells, including cancer cells. There are also provided a therapeutic formulation comprising the suspension, as well as methods for using the suspension and therapeutic formulation, including for delivery of a bioactive agent to a cell and for treating a disease, including cancer. |
| US09226892B2 |
pH dependent carriers for targeted release of pharmaceuticals along the gastrointestinal tract, compositions therefrom, and making and using same
Novel drug carriers capable of targeted and/or pH dependent release of biologically active agents into selected pH environments including the gastrointestinal (GI), ophthalmic, urinary, or reproductive tracts. Unexpectedly, carriers including free fatty acids (FFA) are able to deliver biologically active agents to various pH environments. Such targeted delivery is tailorable and useful for active agents that are: (a) injurious to the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), (b) acid labile, (c) impermeable/insoluble compounds in GI fluids, (d) susceptible to first pass metabolism, and/or (e) cause stomach irritation, upset, or dyspepsia. |
| US09226890B1 |
Polysilicone base for scar treatment
A polysilicone base for medical and cosmetic compositions includes a dimethicone fluid, a volatile cyclosiloxane, a silicone elastomer, and nanoparticulate silica. The polysilicone base may also include one or more therapeutic agents for reducing the formation and appearance of scar tissue at the site of a wound. The polysilicone base is spreadable, but does not run off of the wound site. The polysilicone base is phase-stable, in that it does not separate into phases. |
| US09226886B2 |
Method for manufacturing a cosmetic bio-cellulose mask pack sheet and use thereof
The present invention relates to a mask pack sheet using bio-cellulose obtained from fermented ginseng extracts, and more particularly, to a method for manufacturing a cosmetic mask pack sheet, comprising injecting microbial strains into a culture medium containing ginseng extracts so as to ferment the ginseng extracts and prepare a bio-cellulose sheet, and dipping the sheet into a cosmetic liquid. |
| US09226879B2 |
Foam dye composition comprising at least one particular oxyethylenated nonionic surfactant
The invention relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers such as the hair, in foam form, comprising at least one alkaline agent, at least one oxidizing agent, at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one nonionic surfactant of formula (I) R—0—(CH2—CH2—0)n—H (I) in which R represents a linear or branched C10-C18 alkyl or alkenyl radical, n represents a number ranging from 10 to 15. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing human keratin fibers using this composition. A subject of the invention is also a device for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising the composition of the invention in liquid form and a foam dispenser for delivering the composition in the form of a foam. |
| US09226878B2 |
Method and device of detecting and/or blocking reflux
A naso/orogastric device having backflow blocking means and comprises a naso/orogastric tube sized and shaped for being disposed within the esophagus so that at least a distal end thereof being placed in the stomach lumen of a patient, at least one elastic esophageal body, positioned along the naso/orogastric tube, having a pressure dependent volume, at least one esophageal sensor that detects fluid around at least one segment of the naso/orogastric tube, and a pressure regulator that regulates a pressure within the elastic esophageal body according to the detection. |
| US09226877B2 |
Method and apparatus for cleaning flow control elements
A mechanism for cleaning a flow control element (e.g., a baby bottle nipple or a child sippy cup flow control valve) that includes a tube-like wall section defining a flow channel, and a substantially flat membrane supported across the flow channel, where the membrane includes multiple pinholes that remain closed to prevent fluid flow under normal atmospheric conditions, and open and to facilitate fluid flow rate through the membrane under an applied pressure differential (e.g., when sucked on by a child). The mechanism includes a tubular flow member including a fixture that is pressed into and secured inside the flow channel by frictional contact, and a pump for pulling and/or pushing a cleaning solution (e.g., soapy water) in the flow channel by way of the tubular flow member, whereby the cleaning solution forces the membrane to repeatedly stretch such that the cleaning solution repeatedly passes through the membrane. |
| US09226865B2 |
Patient positioning support structure
A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support structure. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient support structures in an approximated position during such movements. Longitudinal translation structure provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. Patient translation structure provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the support structures are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression. |
| US09226863B1 |
Mattress for relieving pressure ulcers
The mattress for relieving pressure ulcers includes a first sponge layer, an air mattress layer over the first sponge layer, an intermediate layer over the air mattress layer, a second sponge layer over the intermediate layer, and a paper sheet layer over the second sponge layer. The sponge layer and the air mattress layer are configured to increase the contact area of the patient's body with the bed, according to a patient's weight. The intermediate layer is a rubber layer configured to provide ventilation for areas of the mattress that contact a patient's body using dry air or dry air mixed with ozone gas, essential/volatile oil, and/or antibacterial vapors. The second sponge layer is designed to distribute the air under the patient's body. The paper sheet layer is configured to provide alarms in the event the mattress gets wet due to sweating or incontinence. |
| US09226862B2 |
Containment pant with positioning key
A containment pant includes a chassis having a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region joined between the front waist region and the back waist region. The containment pant includes a sling positioned within the chassis and being joined to the front waist region and the back waist region. The sling includes a fluid-impervious base sheet and a containment flap joined with the base sheet to define a fluid-impervious pouch. The fluid-impervious pouch defines a first end containment flap having a first positioning key. |
| US09226859B1 |
Pet diaper and clothing component system
A washable pet diaper and clothing component system for preventing a pet from urinating or defecating on a ground surface features a tubular torso component with an elastic head aperture, a first elastic leg aperture, and a second elastic leg aperture. A series of male snap components is located on each of a torso component bottom and a torso component top. The system features a pelvic component with an elastic tail aperture. A series of female snap components is located on each of a pelvic component bottom and a pelvic component top. The pelvic component features a padded absorbent member centrally located in a groin region of the pelvic component. |
| US09226858B2 |
Apparatus and method for making a layered elastic substrate
A first elastic material is advanced in a machine direction in a stretched state to a first metering device at a speed, V1. A second elastic material is advanced in the machine direction in a stretched state to a second metering device at a speed, V2. First and second substrate layers are advanced in a machine direction to a third metering at a speed, V3, along with the first and second elastic materials. The first and second elastic materials are bonded to the first and second substrate layers at the third metering device to form a layered elastic substrate. The layered elastic substrate is advanced to a fourth metering device at a speed, V4. V1 is less than V2, V3 is greater than V1 and V2, V4 is less than V3, and V4 is greater than V1 and V2. |
| US09226852B2 |
Methods and apparatus for delivering ocular implants into the eye
A method of deploying an ocular implant into Schlemm's canal of a human eye including the following steps: inserting a distal tip of a delivery tool within an anterior chamber of the eye through trabecular meshwork of the eye into Schlemm's canal of the eye; and advancing an ocular implant through a curved portion and a distal opening of the delivery tool to place a body portion of the ocular implant in Schlemm's canal and an inlet portion of the ocular implant in the anterior chamber. |
| US09226849B2 |
Vacuum sense control for phaco pulse shaping
A method and apparatus for precisely controlling particle movement relative to a phacoemulsification needle tip is provided. The design monitors actual vacuum present and calculates a pulse shape amplitude waveform proportional to the amount of measured vacuum. An increase in vacuum indicates that the handpiece/needle is becoming occluded by a large particle. The present design determines whether additional power is required to bump or move a large particle away from the needle tip. The present design may employ a control loop that senses and continuously monitors vacuum. The design may dynamically vary the amount of ultrasonic energy delivered to the surgical area in response to the observed actual vacuum, and can actively vary the amount of power delivered to the surgical area based on the size of the particle and the resultant vacuum realized. |
| US09226846B2 |
Bandaging material
A bandaging material in the form of a linear structure. The material has a first layer formed by a composite containing a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group of polymers and mixtures thereof, and a woody material derived from platy or granular wood particles having a minimum average size in one dimension of 0.1 mm. The material further has a second layer of a textile material having a first and a second surface. The first layer is superposed on the second layer in such a way that the first layer is essentially attached only to the first surface of said second layer. In this way, a bandaging material is obtained which has a suitably small self-adhesion which allows for it being coiled to a roll without force during manufacturing process. The bandaging material can further be uncoiled smoothly by hand followed by subsequent applying of it around limb at application temperature without delamination. |
| US09226845B2 |
Posture retaining back brace, backpack structural support or body garment
A posture support system, which may alternatively act as a structural support for a backpack and/or be incorporated in a body garment or undergarment, employs a pair of contoured cap sleeves which cradle the humeral heads so as to extend over the scapulas and down over the humerus. The forward end extends as a strap under one of the armpits and connects at its end to the top of a vertically extending central strap extending over the spine. The central strap connects to a waist encircling lumbar support strap. The posterior strap-like ends of the shoulder caps extend over the back and also connect to the top of the spinal strap. By use of adjustable connections to a central disk at the top of the back strap and elastic fabrics in the straps, the shoulders are pulled rearwardly and downwardly so that the body weight is supported over the hips. |
| US09226844B2 |
Apparatus for sacro-lumbar back support, reduction of load on vertebrae discs and stimulation of circulation and muscles through axial tensioning exercises
The invention is directed to the combination of orthopedic back support and physical exercise devices that provide comfort, support and stabilization of the spinal system. More particularly, it contributes to means for developing the musculature of the lower back, spinal cord and upper body by application of axial tensioning to unload compressive forces on the spine, thus allowing improved circulation to the discs and stimulation of the muscles. As a preventive exercise it helps avoid back problems, but when pain occurs, the invention helps relieve pain, improve comfort and provides rehabilitation of the back to a healthier state under self administration. |
| US09226843B2 |
Systems and methods for limb support
An orthotic device according to embodiments of the present invention includes a substantially rigid internal footbed with an external rocker bottom, two struts rigidly coupled to the footbed, a paddle coupled to each strut, each paddle having an inner surface configured to face a limb of a patient, and a strap system configured to interface with the paddles for tightening around the limb, the inner surfaces of the paddles including a plurality of protrusions configured to minimize sliding of the first and second paddles with respect to the limb or with respect to a cast applied to the limb. The orthotic device may include two or more support layers on the footbed, each layer having a support aperture larger than and at least partially overlapping the support aperture below. |