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| US09328365B2 |
Process for producing saccharified solution
A process for producing a saccharified solution in an improved yield when filtering the mixture obtained by saccharifying lignocellulosic biomass is provided. A mixture containing a saccharified solution and an undecomposed biomass residue by treating a substrate biomass using a saccharification enzyme is obtained. The mixture is filtered to obtain the saccharified solution as a filtrate. Before filtering the mixture, 95% by mass or more of the particles, based on the total amount of particles contained in a centrifuged supernatant of the mixture, is adjusted to have a particle size ranging from 1 to 30 μm. |
| US09328364B2 |
Process for fermenting sugars containing oligomeric saccharides
Sugar mixtures containing nonfermentable oligomers are fermented in the presence of certain enzymes that depolymerize the oligomers simultaneously with the fermentation process. |
| US09328361B2 |
Coryneform bacterium transformant and process for producing phenol using the same
A phenol-producing transformant is provided which can efficiently produce phenol from a saccharide. A gene which encodes an enzyme having tyrosine phenol-lyase activity is transferred into Corynebacterium glutamicum as a host. A process for producing phenol is provided having a step of reacting the transformant in a reaction mixture containing a saccharide under reducing conditions, and a step of collecting phenol from the reaction mixture. |
| US09328355B2 |
Lettuce variety 45-32 RZ, umbrinas RZ
The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-32 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:18 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CAIII, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as a medium-sized head and slow to very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-32 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-32 RZ. |
| US09328354B2 |
Transgenic plant with increased stress tolerance and yield
Polynucleotides are disclosed which are capable of enhancing growth, yield under water-limited conditions, and/or increased tolerance to an environmental stress of a plant transformed to contain such polynucleotides. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides and transgenic plants and agricultural products, including seeds, containing such polynucleotides as transgenes. |
| US09328350B2 |
Recombinant mycobacterium as a vaccine
The invention relates to a recombinant Mycobacterium cell for use as a vaccine. |
| US09328349B2 |
Translocation and mutant ROS kinase in human non-small cell lung carcinoma
In accordance with the invention, a novel gene translocation, (5q32, 6q22), in human non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) that results in a fusion proteins combining part of CD74 with Proto-oncogene Tyrosine Protein Kinase ROS Precursor (ROS) kinase has now been identified. The CD74-ROS fusion protein is anticipated to drive the proliferation and survival of a subgroup of NSCLC tumors. The invention therefore provides, in part, isolated polynucleotides and vectors encoding the disclosed mutant ROS kinase polypeptides, probes for detecting it, isolated mutant polypeptides, recombinant polypeptides, and reagents for detecting the fusion and truncated polypeptides. The disclosed identification of the new fusion protein enables new methods for determining the presence of these mutant ROS kinase polypeptides in a biological sample, methods for screening for compounds that inhibit the proteins, and methods for inhibiting the progression of a cancer characterized by the mutant polynucleotides or polypeptides, which are also provided by the invention. |
| US09328342B2 |
Purification of nucleic acids
The present invention solves the problem of isolating nucleic acids from cells in the presence of the growth medium. The invention is particularly useful for isolating extrachromosomal replicons such as plasmids. Cells are lysed in the presence of the medium in which they were grown and nucleic acids are isolated using a pipette tip column. A liquid handling robot can be used to isolate nucleic acids from multiple samples simultaneously without the need for human intervention. |
| US09328340B2 |
Amino acyl tRNA synthetases for modulating inflammation
Inflammatory and other cellular response-modulating compositions are provided comprising aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase polypeptides, including active fragments and/or variants thereof. Also provided are methods of using such compositions in the treatment of conditions that benefit from the modulation of inflammation, such as inflammatory diseases or conditions. |
| US09328337B2 |
Organic, metallorganic and biological material obtained from rock
The present invention concerns methods for obtaining from samples of rock of different natures, specifically chondrites, organic, metallorganic material or material of biological origin, and the materials themselves so obtained. In addition, the invention concerns their use in instrumentations exploiting their physical and physico-chemical properties, and fluorimetric methods to reveal such materials. |
| US09328335B2 |
Method to produce acetyldiacylglycerols (ac-TAGs) by expression of an acetyltransferase gene isolated from Euonymus alatus (burning bush)
The present invention relates to novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes encoding proteins having diacylglycerol acetyltransferase activity, specifically for transferring an acetyl group to a diacylglycerol substrate to form acetyl-Triacylglycerols (ac-TAGS), for example, a 3-acetyl-1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerol. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms. The present invention also relates to methods of using novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including their expression in transgenic organisms at commercially viable levels, for increasing production of 3-acetyl-1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerols in plant oils and altering the composition of oils produced by microorganisms, such as yeast, by increasing ac-TAG production. Additionally, oils produced by methods of the present inventions comprising genes and proteins are contemplated for use as biodiesel fuel, in polymer production and as naturally produced food oils with reduced calories. |
| US09328334B2 |
Luciferase derived from lucidina accensa
An object of the invention is to provide a novel and useful luciferase. The luciferase according to the embodiments of the invention is derived from Lucidina accensa. |
| US09328331B2 |
Compositions and methods for promoting beta cell maturity
Compositions and methods for providing an enriched population of mature, glucose-responsive insulin secreting cells, and for modulating insulin expression, activity and secretion in a subject. |
| US09328328B2 |
Substantially pure human retinal progenitor, forebrain progenitor, and retinal pigment epithelium cell cultures and methods of making the same
Methods for producing substantially pure cultures of human neural retinal progenitor cells, forebrain progenitor cells, and retinal pigment epithelial cells are disclosed. In addition, the successful differentiation of human embryonic stem cells and human induced pluripotent stem cells through the major developmental stages of human retinogenesis is disclosed. |
| US09328327B2 |
Method for producing an organ replica, in particular a functional model
A method for designing or replicating a human or animal organ in the form of a functional model includes providing previously recorded structural-geometric data of the organ or organ part to be replicated, selecting reconstruction materials for the organ or organ part, allocating the structural-geometric data to the individually selected reconstruction materials, and carrying out a layered assembly by the model by successively applying site-selective assembly methods for at least one part of the reconstruction materials on the basis of an associated data set. |
| US09328322B2 |
Portable device for collecting particles and microorganisms
The invention relates to a device (7) for collecting particles and microorganisms present in ambient air, the device comprising a cyclone enclosure (8) for centrifuging air, the enclosure being of conical or frustoconical shape, external air inlet means (16) for admitting air into the enclosure (8), and air outlet means connected by coupling means (19, 20, 21) to air inlet filter means (4) of an individual motorized respiratory protection appliance (A). |
| US09328318B2 |
Method for wafer dicing and composition useful thereof
A solution for semiconductor wafer dicing is disclosed. The solution suppresses the adherence of contamination residues or particles, and reduces or eliminates the corrosion of the exposed metallization areas, during the process of dicing a wafer by sawing. The solution comprises at least one organic acid and/or salt thereof; at least a surfactant and/or at least a base; and deionized water, the composition has a pH is equal or greater than 4. The solution can further comprise, a chelating agent, a defoaming agent, or a dispersing agent. |
| US09328315B2 |
Process for separation of a processed vegetable fat
The invention relates to a process for separation of a processed vegetable fat (PVF), wherein said process comprises the steps of: in a distillation step (DIS), distilling the processed vegetable fat (PVF) into a distillate part (DPT) comprising stearic and oleic acid and/or esters thereof, and a distilled vegetable fat (DVF); in a first fractionation step (DFR), fractionating the distilled vegetable fat (DVF) into a first higher melting point fraction (FHF) being rich in tri-stearate triglycerides (StStSt, where St=stearic acid) and di-stearate diglycerides (StSt) and a first lower melting point fraction (FLF); and in a second fractionation step, fractionating the first lower melting point fraction (FLF) into a second higher melting point fraction (SHF) being rich in 1,3-distearyl-2-oleyl-triglycerides (StOSt, where O=oleic acid), and a second lower melting point fraction (SLF) being rich in 1-stearyl-2,3-dioleyl-triglycerides (StOO) and trioleate-triglycerides (OOO) in a solvent fractionation process (SFR). The invention furthermore relates to a vegetable fat product obtained from such process. |
| US09328312B2 |
Subcritical water assisted oil extraction and green coal production from oilseeds
Provided herein are methods of optimizing energy recovery from oilseeds. The methods disclosed provide at least the ability to swell oilseeds and disrupt the cell walls (hulls) without changing the functionality and quality of oil; the process integration of oil extraction and green coal production to maximize the energy recovery in the form of crude oil and green coal from oilseeds; and heat integration during processing stages including subcritical water pretreatment, oil extraction, and subcritical water carbonization to minimize the process heat requirement. |
| US09328307B2 |
Branched acids
A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mold release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches. |
| US09328301B2 |
Injector and method for co-feeding solid and liquid fuels
An injector for co-feeding liquid and solid fuels into a gasifier is provided. The injector includes a body, a first member, and a second member. The body comprises a first channel for conveying a liquid fuel. The first member surrounds the body to define a second channel for pneumatically conveying a solid fuel. The second member surrounds the first member to define a third channel for conveying a fluid stream for dispersing the solid fuel. The liquid fuel is atomized before being mixed with the solid fuel. A method for co-feeding liquid and solid fuels is also presented. |
| US09328300B2 |
Method, apparatus and chemical products for treating petroleum equipment
The present invention provides a method, an apparatus and chemical products for treating petroleum equipment wherein a fluid is flowing, preferably of the hydrocarbon type, and wherein treating is performed by establishing a closed or semi-closed flow circulation loop, during the normal production operations of the equipment. The treatment can refer to the cleaning of equipment, to yield improvement as compared to normal run conditions and/or to a reduction of coke formation and/or to coke removal on catalysts. |
| US09328297B1 |
Ethylene-to-liquids systems and methods
Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products. |
| US09328296B2 |
Method for recovering entrained ionic liquid from an ionic liquid immiscible phase
A method for recovering entrained ionic liquid from an immiscible phase containing droplets of ionic liquid is described. The method includes contacting the immiscible phase containing the droplets of ionic liquid with a scrubbing ionic liquid phase in a scrubbing zone. The immiscible phase containing the droplets of ionic liquid has a first level of droplets of ionic liquid. At least a portion of the droplets of ionic liquid are transferred to the scrubbing ionic liquid phase to form a recovered ionic liquid phase comprising the scrubbing ionic liquid and the transferred portion of the droplets of ionic liquid and a second immiscible phase having a second level of droplets of ionic liquid lower than the first level. The second immiscible phase is separated from the recovered ionic liquid phase. |
| US09328291B2 |
Refinery process for heavy oil and bitumen
A bitumen and heavy oil upgrading process and system is disclosed for the synthesis of hydrocarbons, an example of which is synthetic crude oil (SCO). The process advantageously avoids the waste attributed to residuum and/or petcoke formation which has a dramatic effect on the yield of hydrocarbon material generated. The process integrates Fischer-Tropsch technology with gasification and hydrogen rich gas stream generation. The hydrogen rich gas generation is conveniently effected using singly or in combination a hydrogen source, a hydrogen rich vapor from hydroprocessing and the Fischer-Tropsch process, a steam methane reformer (SMR) and autothermal reformer (ATR) or a combination of SMR/ATR. The feedstock for upgrading is distilled and the bottoms fraction is gasified and converted in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor. A resultant hydrogen lean syngas is then exposed to the hydrogen rich gas stream to optimize the formation of, for example, the synthetic crude oil. |
| US09328290B2 |
System and method for making renewable fuels
Multiple catalytic processing stations enable a method for producing volatile gas streams from biomass decomposition at discrete increasing temperatures. These catalytic processing stations can be programmed to maximize conversion of biomass to useful renewable fuel components based on input feedstock and desired outputs. |
| US09328288B2 |
Rare-earth oxyorthosilicates with improved growth stability and scintillation characteristics
A method for making a rare-earth oxyorthosilicate scintillator single crystal includes growing a single crystal from a melt of compounds including a rare-earth element (such as Lu), silicon and oxygen, a compound including a rare-earth activator (such as Ce), and a compound of a Group-7 element (such as Mn). The method further includes selecting an scintillation performance parameter (such as decay), and based on the scintillation performance parameter to be achieved, doping activator and Group-7 element at predetermined levels, or relative levels between the two, so as to achieve stable growth of the single-crystalline scintillator material from the melt. |
| US09328284B2 |
Oil thinning compositions and retrieval methods
Compositions of plant oil-based biodegradable crude oil thinning fluids are described having a performance especially suitable to reducing crude oil viscosity in extraction and retrieval operations. A method to recover oil from an oil well is described, comprising the steps of: a) providing a formulation comprising one or more terpenoid compounds, soy methyl esters, and glycol ether esters; b) introducing a first portion of the formulation into an oil well; and c) recovering a mixture from the oil well, where the mixture comprises at least a portion of the formulation together with oil from the oil well. |
| US09328281B2 |
Foaming of set-delayed cement compositions comprising pumice and hydrated lime
A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment a method a cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; foaming the set-delayed cement composition; activating the set-delayed cement composition; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Additional methods, foamed set-delayed cement composition, and systems for cementing are also provided. |
| US09328278B2 |
Extended operation engine coolant composition
The invention relates to an engine coolant composition, and a method of increasing the operational life of a coolant composition in an engine, wherein an isononanoic acid is incorporated into the generally glycol based coolant fluid in place of nitrous acid or its salt to reduce pitting corrosion on iron containing surfaces. |
| US09328277B2 |
Heat transfer fluids and corrosion inhibitor formulations for use thereof
Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 85 weight percent of a freezing point depressant, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid concentrate; 50 to 2000 ppm of lithium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylic acid; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid has a pH of 7.0-9.5. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid. |
| US09328275B2 |
Phosphine-catalyzed, michael addition-curable sulfur-containing polymer compositions
Compositions comprising Michael acceptor-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymers, thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymers, and e phosphine catalysts useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. The compositions exhibit extended pot life, cure rapidly following activation, and provide cured sealants having improved properties useful in aerospace sealant applications. |
| US09328271B2 |
Adhesive resin composition and molded products
An adhesive resin composition, including: a base resin which comprises (A) 30-90 parts by weight of a modified ethylene-olefin copolymer, and (B) 70-10 parts by weight of a styrene thermoplastic elastomer, provided that (A)+(B) equals 100 parts by weight; and (C) a tackifier in an amount of 30-60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base resin, the modified ethylene-olefin copolymer being one which has been graft-modified with (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and (b) an aromatic vinyl monomer, comprises 0.1%-5% by weight of (a) the unsaturated carboxylic acid or the derivative thereof, and has a melting point peak in a range of 100-150° C. with an enthalpy of crystal fusion of 0.5-10 J/g as determined by DSC. |
| US09328266B2 |
Method for mitigating cure shrinkage in high temperature-processed thermosetting adhesives and SMC
A thermosetting polymer composite composition (such as thermosetting SMC composition) or a thermosetting adhesive composition containing reduced-volume hollow shape-memory alloy particles in the thermosetting polymer composite composition or adhesive composition experiences little or no volume loss during a curing at a temperature above the transformation temperature for the particles. |
| US09328260B2 |
Polyester processes
Disclosed are processes for the preparation of rosin diols accomplished by the reaction of a rosin acid with a glycerine carbonate in the presence of a catalyst, and subsequently where the rosin diol can be reacted with a diacid to generate an amorphous polyester resin. |
| US09328257B2 |
Coating composition having a high solids content and good levelling and also multilayer surface coatings produced therefrom and their use
Provided is a coating composition comprising at least one hydroxyl-containing compound (A), at least one compound (B1) having at least one silane group of the formula (I) —X—Si—R″xG3-x (I) with G=identical or different hydrolyzable groups, X=organic radical, more particularly linear and/or branched alkylene or cycloalkylene radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R″=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, it being possible for the carbon chain to be interrupted by nonadjacent oxygen, sulfur or NRa groups, with Ra=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, x=0 to 2, and at least one compound (B2) different from the component (B1) and which is prepared from a linear aliphatic diisocyanate (DI), (B2) comprising uretidone groups and at least 2 isocyanate groups per molecule. |
| US09328256B2 |
Reinforced fluoropolymer composites comprising surface functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose
A reinforced fluoropolymer composite is presented, which includes a fluoropolymer and a fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose in which the outer circumference of the nanocrystalline cellulose has been functionalized with fluorinated substrates. The fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose may be used to produce stable dispersions with fluoropolymers exhibiting enhanced adhesion between the nanocrystalline particles and fluoropolymer in a composite material, and decreased surface free energy of the cellulose surface. |
| US09328254B2 |
Silver ink composition and substrate
There is provided with a silver ink composition which is formed by blending one or more kinds of silver β-ketocarboxylates selected from the group consisting of silver isobutyrylacetate, silver benzoylacetate, silver propionylacetate, silver acetoacetate, silver α-methylacetoacetate, and silver α-ethylacetoacetate, and an aliphatic primary or secondary amine having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and a substrate with a surface on which a metallic silver layer which is formed by heating the silver ink composition is provided. According to the invention, it is possible to obtain a silver ink composition suitable for forming a metallic silver layer which has superior glossiness and specularity, and a substrate with a surface on which a metallic silver layer is formed using the silver ink composition. |
| US09328250B2 |
Solventless radiation curable stretchable ink composition
A solventless radiation curable stretchable ink composition including an aliphatic urethane monomer or oligomer; an acrylic ester monomer; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant. A patterned article including a deformable substrate; an image printed on the deformable substrate, the image being formed from a radiation curable stretchable ink composition comprising an aliphatic urethane monomer or oligomer; an acrylic ester monomer; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant. |
| US09328249B2 |
Optically clear fluid composition
An optically clear fluid composition includes a vehicle including an organic solvent, a polymeric binder dispersed in the vehicle, and metal oxide particles dispersed in the vehicle. The metal oxide particles have an effective diameter ranging from about 20 nm to about 140 nm, and are chosen from metal oxide particles that are optically clear and have a refractive index that is larger than 1.65, and the metal oxide particles are only one type of metal oxide particle selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide and zinc oxide. |
| US09328241B2 |
Thermoplastic polyimide as flow promoter and flame retardant synergist for filled polyamide compositions
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polyamides, thermoplastic polyimides, and inorganic fillers. The compositions can also comprise a flame retardant additive. Also disclosed are materials and devices made thereof. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US09328240B2 |
Polycarbonate compositions, articles formed therefrom, and methods of manufacture thereof
A composition comprises a first polycarbonate having a limited oxygen index of greater than 26% measured according to ISO 4589 on a 4 mm thick plaque, wherein an article molded from the first polycarbonate has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of greater than 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2; and a second polymer different from the first polycarbonate, the second polymer comprising a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, a polydialkylsiloxane, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; wherein an article molded from the second polymer has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of greater than 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2; wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (DS-4) of smaller than 480 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque at 50 kW/m2. |
| US09328238B2 |
Wear resistant compositions with low particulate contamination and method of making those compositions
The present disclosure relates to a wear resistant polymer composition. The disclosed composition comprises a polymer matrix and a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. Also disclosed is a method for making the disclosed polymer composition and an article of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition. |
| US09328237B2 |
Two-pack type epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials, and fiber-reinforced composite material
A two-pack type epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials includes components [A] to [D], with component [D] being a liquid at room temperature or a solid having a melting point of 130° C. or less: [A] an epoxy resin; [B] an acid anhydride; [C] a compound that has an average of 2.5 or more hydroxyphenyl structures in each molecule; and [D] an organic phosphorus compound or imidazole derivative. |
| US09328236B2 |
Polysiloxane modified resol resin, moulded bodies and composites obtained therefrom and methods for producing the resin, the moulded bodies and the composites
The present invention relates to a resol resin consisting of at least one aromatic component with a phenolic OH group and at least one aldehyde component, wherein areas embedded in the resol resin matrix consisting of organically-modified polysiloxane, with said polysiloxane containing hydrocarbon groups that are at least partially bonded to said silicon in the form of non-substituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkyl-aryl groups and that are not linked by covalent bonds to reactive groups of said resol resin. The invention additionally relates to molded articles manufactured from said resin, composites from a sheet material impregnated with said resin, which was subsequently hardened, as well as methods for manufacturing said resin, said molded articles, and said composites. |
| US09328235B2 |
Asphalt modifier composition and asphalt composition comprising the same
Disclosed are block copolymer formed by block-copolymerizing vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and conjugated diene compound and asphalt modifier composition including specific functional additives. Asphalt modifier composition according to the present invention is rapidly dissolved in asphalt without substantially lowering a softening point of asphalt, making it possible to form uniform asphalt composition and improve the productivity of the asphalt composition. |
| US09328225B2 |
Rubber composition and pneumatic tire
The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire that includes silica and a rubber component that contains not less than 5% by mass of a conjugated diene polymer, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component, the conjugated diene polymer containing a constituent unit derived from a conjugated diene and a constituent unit represented by the following formula (I): at least one terminal of the conjugated diene polymer being modified by a compound represented by the following formula (II): |
| US09328223B2 |
Thermoplastic starch composition derives from agricultural waste
A thermoplastic starch composition acquired from compounding a mixture comprises starch-containing agricultural waste in 45 to 70% by weight of total composition that the agricultural waste contains starch content less than 50% in dry weight; thermoplastic synthetic polymer in 25 to 50% by weight of total composition; plasticizer in 0.01 to 10% by weight of total composition; and coupling agent in 1 to 5% by weight of total composition; wherein the compounding is performed at a first temperature which is higher than room temperature. |
| US09328222B2 |
High solids aqueous mineral and/or filler and/or pigment suspension in acidic pH environment
The present invention relates to high solids aqueous mineral and/or filler and/or pigment suspensions in acidic pH environment, to a method for producing such high solids aqueous mineral and/or filler and/or pigment suspension to the use of the high solids aqueous mineral and/or filler and/or pigment suspension in paper making, paper coating, plastic, agricultural and/or paint applications and as filler in paper and to a coating color formulation comprising the high solids aqueous mineral and/or filler and/or pigment suspension. |
| US09328221B2 |
Method for preparing graphene oxide/white carbon black/rubber nanocomposite material
A method for preparing a graphene oxide/white carbon black/rubber nanocomposite material is described. The prepared graphene oxide/white carbon black/rubber nanocomposite material contains nanoscale graphene oxide and white carbon black that are highly dispersed. The nanocomposite material has a relatively high modulus, excellent wear resistance and tear resistance, a relatively low rolling resistance, and at the same time has a low air-permeability and excellent self-healing capability. |
| US09328211B2 |
Porous cellulose body and method for producing same
A porous body that contains cellulose nanofibers having very thin fiber diameters and high hydrophilicity, and has a large specific surface area, and to provide a method of producing the porous body simply with low cost. A method of producing a porous cellulose comprises a process of lyophilizing a mixed liquid containing cellulose nanofibers and a dispersion medium, wherein the dispersion medium is a mixed dispersion medium of water and an organic solvent dissolving in water, a concentration of the organic solvent in the mixed dispersion medium is 2 to 40 mass %, and a solid content concentration of the cellulose nanofibers in the mixed liquid is 0.001 to 5 mass %. |
| US09328210B2 |
Additive composition useful for controlling the foam properties in the production of flexible polyurethane foams containing polyols based on renewable raw materials
The present invention relates to an additive composition useful as additive for controlling the foam properties of polyurethane foams which is characterized in that it contains at least one ionic surfactant A selected from those of formula A−M+ where A−= anion selected from the group comprising alkyl and aryl sulphates, polyether sulphates and sulphonates, sulphonates, alkyl and aryl sulphonates, alkyl and aryl carboxylates, saccharinates and polyether phosphates, and M+= cation, and/or at least one anionic surfactant B selected from a quaternized ammonium compound, and at least one tertiary amine compound C, which has a molar mass of at least 150 g/mol, and/or at least one oxazasilinane D, a process for production of polyurethane foam by using this additive composition and also correspondingly produced polyurethane foams and use thereof. |
| US09328209B2 |
Shape memory elastomeric composites and method of manufacturing
A shape memory composite consisting of an electrospun non-woven fiber mat and an elastomeric resin matrix. The fiber mat is made from a semi-crystalline polymer, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and serves as the “switching phase” for shape fixing and recovery. The resin matrix, a crosslinked PDMS elastomer, imparts softness as well as entropic elasticity to the material. PCL is first electrospun from a chloroform/DMF solution. The resulting microfiber mat was then immersed in a two-part (base resin and crosslinking agent) mixture of Sylgard 184 with a vacuum applied to infiltrate the fiber mat with the mixture. The infiltrated fiber mat is then removed from the mixture and cured at room temperature for two days. |
| US09328208B2 |
PVC reinforced composites
The invention relates to a reinforced composite having an unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) matrix reinforced by means of elongated steel element provided with a coating of acrylate based polymer. The yield strength of elongated steel element of the present invention at 0.01% permanent elongation is at least 1500 MPa. The invention also relates to In one aspect, the present invention relates to a reinforced composite having an unplasticized PVC matrix reinforced by means of elongated steel element, wherein said elongated steel element is coated with a layer of acrylate based polymer followed by a coating of tie layer, wherein said tie layer comprises a mixture of PVC and a plasticizer. |
| US09328202B1 |
High temperature materials with low moisture uptake made from lichen metabolites
A cured polycyanurate, thermoset resins, and methods of producing the same that will have both high thermal resistance as well as high hydrophobicity. Naturally occurring 5-alkylresorcinols and synthetic analogs can be made into cyanate ester. Composites made from these products will have greater durability against atmospheric water exposure. Applications include use in fiber-reinforced composite materials for lightweight, strong, and water-resistant aerospace components. |
| US09328200B2 |
Branched polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds and their uses
Biocidal branched quaternary ammonium polymers are made by condensing a difunctional halide with a trifunctional tertiary amine and optionally with a difunctional amine. The branched quaternary ammonium polymers have 2-dimensional conformation that provides better coverage over the surfaces of microorganisms and enhances efficacy as biocides as compared to most commercially available linear (one-dimensional) quaternary ammonium polymers. The bulkier 2-dimensional conformation of this invention limits the uptake, accumulation and release of these branched polymers to and from contact lenses. Therefore, these branched quaternary ammonium polymers can reduce the cytotoxicity, enhance compatibility and suitable for ophthalmic use. The highly branched polymers can be prepared with minimum or no difunctional tertiary amines. The lightly branched polymers can be prepared with of a minimum ratio of trifunctional tertiary amines/difunctional tertiary amines. |
| US09328199B2 |
Cross-linked aramid
The invention encompasses the process for the preparation of a cross-linked aramid polymer comprising the step of heating a non-crosslinked polymer comprising the repeating unit of formula (I) at a temperature comprised of from 150 to 400° C. for a period of time comprised of from 1 second to 20 minutes, wherein A and B are independently selected from meta-phenylene and para-phenylene, and R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and N3, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is N3 and R1 and R2 are attached to any of the positions 1, 2, 3, or 4 in para-phenylene and 1, 2, 3 in meta-phenylene; and the obtained cross-linked aramid polymer. |
| US09328197B2 |
Polycarbonate having high fluidity and method of preparing the same
Disclosed are polycarbonate having high fluidity through inclusion of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol-substituted diphenol compound in a polycarbonate backbone and a method of preparing the same. The polycarbonate is polymerized by comprising a diphenol mixture and a carbonate precursor, the diphenol mixture comprising an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol-substituted diphenol compound according to Formula 1 and a bisphenol compound. |
| US09328192B2 |
Bio-based monomers and polymers
Described are novel ricinoleic acid/12-hydroxy stearic acid-based diisocyanates, which are useful as monomers to form polymers, which have applications inter alia as medical devices. |
| US09328190B2 |
Non-textile polymer compositions and methods
Included are nylon and polyurethane urea compositions such as in the form of powders, beads and flock to be included in extruded and molded articles containing a thermoplastic resin such as nylon 12. The addition of the powders, beads or flock improve flexibility and shape retention of such molded articles, for example in eyewear frames. |
| US09328189B2 |
Curing of aromatic carbodiimides
A method for polymerizing an aromatic multi-functional carbodiimide by contacting the aromatic multi-functional carbodiimide with a carboxylic acid salt at a temperature from 15° C. to 90° C. |
| US09328188B2 |
Method for preparing phenol-formaldehyde resins, resin materials and method for preparing resin molding materials
A method for preparing a phenol-formaldehyde resin is provided. The method includes extracting a biomass pyrolysis oil to obtain a first phenolic mixture, mixing the first phenolic mixture, furfural and an alkaline catalyst to proceed to a first polymerization reaction to form a phenol-formaldehyde resin precursor solution, and adding the alkaline catalyst to the phenol-formaldehyde resin precursor solution to proceed to a second polymerization reaction to form a phenol-formaldehyde resin solution. The disclosure also provides a resin material prepared from the phenol-formaldehyde resin. The disclosure further provides a method for preparing a resin molding material. |
| US09328187B2 |
Waterborne hybrid polymer dispersion
The process for the manufacture of an auto-oxidatively cross-linking hybrid polymer, in particular an aqueous hybrid polymer dispersion, comprises the step of reacting in a mini-emulsion process one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers to form an addition polymer in the presence of a modified auto-oxidatively crosslinkable (AOC) polymer which has been modified with terminal unsaturated groups of the formula —C(R1)═CH2 wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl and wherein the AOC polymer is a hydrophobic polymer having an acid number between 5 to 30. The resulting aqueous hybrid polymer dispersion can be used for the manufacture of coating compositions, ink compositions or adhesives and coating compositions comprising the hybrid polymer dispersion as a binder. |
| US09328183B2 |
Polymerization process
Polymerization process including polymerizing a monomer and a comonomer in a polymerization reaction, withdrawing an effluent stream containing solid polymer and a mixture of unreacted monomer and unreacted comonomer, and passing the effluent to a high pressure recovery system having (a) a high pressure separation step for separating vapor containing unreacted monomer and unreacted comonomer from the solids, and (b) a high pressure recycle system for recycling a portion of the vapor to the polymerization reaction, passing the solids from the high pressure recovery system to a low pressure recovery system having (a) a low pressure separation step for separating further unreacted monomer and unreacted comonomer from the solids, and (b) a low pressure recycle system for recycling at least a portion of the unreacted monomer and unreacted comonomer to the polymerization reaction. A portion of the vapor separated in step 2(a) is passed to the low pressure recovery system. |
| US09328182B2 |
Articles having improved clarity, prepared from propylene-ethylene copolymers
Molded articles are prepared from propylene-ethylene copolymers and exhibiting improved clarity and strength properties. Articles prepared include bottles and other thin-walled articles. The articles are prepared using an isotactic propylene-ethylene random copolymer resin having an ethylene content of from about 0.5 to about 3 percent by total weight of copolymer, with a xylene solubles content of less than about 1.5 percent. The injection molded article may exhibit less than about 20 percent haze, as determined by ASTM D1003, at a thickness of about 0.08 inch (2.03 mm). Articles may also be prepared from similar copolymers having an ethylene content greater than about 3 percent by total weight of copolymer, with a xylene solubles content of less than about 4 percent by total weight of copolymer. These articles may exhibit less than about 13 percent haze, as determined by ASTM D1003, at a thickness of about 0.08 inch (2.03 mm). |
| US09328181B2 |
Disordered nanoporous crystalline form of syndiotactic polystyrene, process for its preparation and articles comprising the same
There is described a new disordered nanoporous crystalline form of syndiotactic polystyrene, characterized by a specific X-ray diffractrogram, the process for its preparation and various articles comprising this form of s-PS. This disordered nanoporous crystalline form exhibits empty crystalline cavities of nanometric sizes, and in this case performs the function of absorbing molecules with low molecular mass and is useful in particular as functionally active packaging for plant products. |
| US09328180B2 |
Free-radical processes to make ethylene-based polymers using alklyated phenols
The invention provides a process to form an ethylene-based polymer, said process comprising polymerizing ethylene in presence of at least the following: A) a free-radical agent; B) an alkylated phenol selected from Formula (I), wherein R1, R2,R3, R4 and R5 are each, independently, hydrogen or an alkyl; and C) a “metal alkyl-containing compound” selected from the group consisting of the following: i) at least one “Group II metal alkyl-containing compound,” ii) at least one “Group III metal alkyl-containing compound,” and iii) a combination of i) and ii). |
| US09328179B2 |
Water soluble norbornene-type polymers and photoimageable compositions thereof
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass water soluble polycyclic vinyl addition polymers having a norbornene type repeat unit derived from a norbornene type of monomer that encompasses a saccharide functional moiety. Embodiments in accordance with the present invention also encompass low and high molecular weight polymers with low catalyst loading. |
| US09328176B2 |
Functional styrene-butadiene copolymer
A functional styrene-butadiene copolymer is disclosed. More specifically, the copolymer is prepared by radical polymerization of a styrene monomer, a butadiene monomer and an epoxy acrylate monomer in an emulsion state and ring-opening of the resultant styrene-butadiene-epoxy acrylate copolymer. When blended with silica, the disclosed copolymer provides excellent wet stopping performance and superior wear resistance. Therefore, it can be usefully applied for industrial materials including fuel-efficient tires, snow tires, belts, hoses, etc. |
| US09328174B2 |
Chemokine receptor binding polypeptides
The present invention relates to polypeptides directed against or specifically binding to CXC chemokine receptor 2 (“CXCR2”) and in particular to polypeptides capable of modulating signal transduction from CXCR2. The invention also relates to nucleic acids, vectors and host cells capable of expressing the polypeptides of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polypeptides and uses of said polypeptides and compositions for treatment of diseases involving aberrant functioning of CXCR2. |
| US09328170B2 |
Method for preparing Fc containing polypeptides having improved properties
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the production of Fc-containing polypeptides comprising mutations at positions 243, 264, 267 and 328 of the Fc region. |
| US09328167B2 |
Methods of treating chronic pain
The invention relates to an anti-CGRP antibody for use in the prevention and/or treatment of chronic pain and/or symptoms of chronic pain, and to a method of treating and/or preventing chronic pain and/or symptoms of chronic pain using an anti-CGRP antibody. |
| US09328161B2 |
Methods for treating neoplasia
The invention provides therapeutic methods featuring the use of chimeric human/mouse antibodies for the treatment of neoplasia. |
| US09328156B2 |
Use of chimeric antigen receptor-modified T cells to treat cancer
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes relates to administering a genetically modified T cell to express a CAR wherein the CAR comprises an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain. |
| US09328155B2 |
Peptides for inducing antibodies to a non-functional P2X7 receptor
The invention relates to a novel epitope on P2X7 receptors, to antibodies for binding to the epitope and to peptides for generating the antibodies. |
| US09328149B2 |
Mutated and bacteriophage T4 nanoparticle arrayed F1-V immunogens from Yersinia pestis as next generation plague vaccines
Techniques from two basic approaches, structure-based immunogen design and phage T4 nanoparticle delivery, are developed to construct new plague vaccines. The NH2-terminal β-strand of F1 of Yersinia pestis is transplanted to the COOH-terminus of F1 of Yersinia pestis and the NH2-terminus sequence flanking the β-strand of F1 of Yersinia pestis is duplicated to eliminate polymerization but to retain the T cell epitopes. The mutated F1 is fused to the V antigen of Yersinia pestis to thereby form a fusion protein F1mut-V mutant, which produces a completely soluble monomer. The fusion protein F1mut-V is then arrayed on phage T4 nanoparticles via a small outer capsid protein, Soc, from a T4 phage or a T4-related phage. Both the soluble and T4 decorated F1mut-V provided approximately 100% protection to mice and rats against pneumonic plague evoked by high doses of Yersinia pestis CO92. |
| US09328141B2 |
Polypeptides for the treatment or prevention of cancer and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are polypeptides or their derivatives and their application. The polypeptides and their derivatives can treat or prevent cancer. The polypeptides of the invention have significant lethality to the cancer cells when used alone. When its clinical commonly used chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin in combination, it can significantly increase the sensitivity of chemotherapeutic agents on cancer cells, to enhance its lethality of cancer cells, to reduce the dosage. The peptides can kill a variety of cancer cells, but without apparent toxicity enhancing effect on normal cells. The prepared peptides of the present invention can be chemically synthesized, high-purity, low molecular weight, specificity, non-immunogenic, safe and reliable. |
| US09328137B2 |
Hydrogel-forming material
There is provided a hydrogel-forming material from which a hydrogel can be formed with a simpler method and under milder conditions. A hydrogel-forming material comprising a lipid peptide-type gelator that is formed of at least one selected from compound of the following formula (1): where R1 is a C9-23 aliphatic group; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group which optionally has a C1-2 branched chain; R3 is a —(CH2)n—X group; n is a number from 1 to 4; and X is an amino group, a guanidino group, a —CONH2 group, or a 5-membered ring group or a 6-membered ring group, or a condensed ring group that contains a 5-membered ring and a 6-membered ring, optionally containing 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, and the similar compounds or pharmaceutically usable salts thereof; water; and an additive including either an organic acid or an organic acid salt. |
| US09328134B2 |
Carbohydrate phosphonate derivatives as modulators of glycosylation
Compounds of Formula (I) are useful as modulators of glycosylation. Compounds of Formula (I) have the following structure: (I) and the definitions of the other variables are provided herein. |
| US09328132B2 |
Ruthenium complexes, their use in the metathesis reactions, and a process for carrying out the metathesis reaction
The invention is related to the metal complexes of the general formula (1). The invention is related also to the use of metal complexes of the formula 1 as (pre)catalysts for the olefin metathesis reactions, as well as to the process for carrying out the olefin metathesis reaction. |
| US09328129B2 |
Peptidomimetic inhibitors of PSMA
Compounds of the formulae, (I), wherein each variable is as defined herein are provided which are useful in (i) diagnostic methods for detecting and/or identifying cells presenting PSMA; (2) compositions comprising a compound of the invention together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, excipient, and/or diluent; (3) methods for inhibiting or treating prostrate cancer; and (4) methods for blocking or destabilizing neovasculature of a tumor. |
| US09328128B2 |
Arylfluorophosphate inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane sodium/phosphate co-transport
The present invention is directed to fluorophosphates, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are inhibitors of intestinal apical sodium/phosphate co-transport and are useful in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, in reducing blood phosphate levels, and in treating hypertension. |
| US09328126B2 |
Norbornenylhydrocarbylene dihydrocarbylboranes and methods of making the same
Embodiments of norbornenylhydrocarbylene dihydrocarbylboranes represented by the Formula (I), and methods of forming such norbornenylhydrocarbylene dihydrocarbylboranes are provided, where m is 0, 1 or 2, A is a C2 to C12 hydrocarbylene group; R1 and R2 are independently selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C12 hydrocarbyl, substituted or unsubstituted, monocyclic or bicyclic C5 to C7 rings, and R1 and R2, taken together with the boron atom to which they are attached, can form a monocyclic or bicyclic ring; wherein the norbornenylhydrocarbylene dihydrocarbylboranes of Formula (I) are subject to the proviso that 9-norbornenylethyl-9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane is not included. |
| US09328123B2 |
Rotenone derivatives and a use thereof
The present invention relates to rotenone derivatives and a use of the same. Particularly, the present inventors identified rotenoisin A and B which are compounds with no toxicity and which are prepared by irradiation with gamma rays onto rotenone as represented by the following formula 1. It was further confirmed that the rotenone derivatives significantly inhibited pancreatic lipase activity and preadipocyte differentiation. The rotenone derivatives of the present invention can be effectively used as a composition for the prevention and treatment of obesity and as a composition for health functional food for the prevention and improvement of obesity: (In formula 1, R1 and R2 are as defined in this description). |
| US09328119B2 |
AZA-pyridone compounds and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are aza-pyridone compounds, pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more aza-pyridone compounds, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a disease and/or a condition, including an orthomyxovirus infection, with an aza-pyridone compounds. Examples of an orthomyxovirus viral infection include an influenza infection. |
| US09328112B2 |
Tetracyclic CDK9 kinase inhibitors
Disclosed are compounds of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3A, R3B, and R4 are as described herein. The compounds may be used as agents in the treatment of diseases, including cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula (Ia). |
| US09328107B2 |
Primary amines and derivatives thereof as modulators of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor useful for the treatment of disorders related thereto
The present invention pertains to certain compounds of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of platelet aggreagation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or a symptom thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorder, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, and sleep disorders, sleep disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like. |
| US09328105B2 |
Compounds and methods for regulating integrins
A method of treating inflammation, by administering an effective amount of a β2 integrin agonist to a patient, and reducing inflammation. A method of treating cancer, by administering an effective amount of a β2 integrin agonist to a patient, and reducing tumor growth. A method of treating a patient exposed to radiation, by administering an effective amount of a β2 integrin agonist to the patient after radiation exposure, and mitigating the effects of radiation exposure in the patient. A method of preventing effects of radiation, by administering an effective amount of a β2 integrin agonist to the patient prior to radiation exposure, and preventing the effects of radiation exposure on the patient. A method of treating acquired bone marrow failure (BMF), by administering an effective amount of a β2 integrin agonist to a patient. Methods of improving the health of damaged vasculature in a patient and activating β2 integrins. |
| US09328100B2 |
Process for the preparation of β-C-arylglucosides
The present application discloses a stereoselective process for the preparation of β-C-arylglucosides that does not require the use of conventional carbohydrate protecting groups. In one embodiment, the stereoselective process comprises the preparation of the compound of formula I: the process comprising: a) contacting 1,6-anhydro-β-D-glucopyranose with a compound of formula II, R1R2R3Al, in a solvent to form a first reaction mixture; b) contacting the first reaction mixture of step a) with a second reaction mixture to form a third reaction mixture, wherein the second reaction mixture is prepared by contacting an organoaluminum compound of formula III, R4aR5bAlXc, with a compound of formula IV, ArM; and c) contacting the third reaction mixture with a reagent to form the compound of the formula I. |
| US09328097B2 |
Thermally activated delayed fluorescence material, a method of synthesizing the same and an OLED device using the same
The present invention provides a thermally activated delayed fluorescence material, a method of synthesizing the same and an OLED device using the same. The thermally activated delayed fluorescence material includes a structure formula 1 as Ar—(Ar1)m-(Ar2)n, wherein the number of m is in 1˜4, the number of n is in 1˜8, the group Ar is an electron withdrawing group, the group Ar1 is an electron donating group and the group Ar2 is an aggregation induced emission group. The thermally activated delayed fluorescence material has a higher glass transition temperature, high thermal stability and excellent luminous efficiency. The method of synthesizing the same has simplified steps, easily purified product, high yield, and luminous and thermal properties of the product can be adjusted by connecting to differentiated functional groups. |
| US09328096B2 |
Tropomyosin-related kinase inhibitors
The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the substituents are as described herein, and their use in medicine, in particular as TrkA antagonists. |
| US09328093B2 |
Selective inhibitors of ubiquitin specific protease 7, the pharmaceutical compositions thereof and their therapeutic applications
The present invention concerns the discovery of new selective inhibitors of ubiquitin specific proteases, their process of preparation and their therapeutic use. |
| US09328084B2 |
Nitrogen-containing biphenyl compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of same, preparation methods and anti-HIV-1 uses thereof
Nitrogen-containing biphenyl compounds as represented by formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions, and preparation methods therefore, and anti-HIV-1 use of the compound. Each substituent group in formula (I) is as defined in the description. |
| US09328079B2 |
Process for producing optically active amine
A process for producing an optically active amine compound, characterized by asymmetrically hydrogenating a prochiral carbon-nitrogen double bond in the presence of a ruthenium complex represented by general formula (1) or (2) (wherein P represents an optically active diphosphine, X represents an anionic group, and Ar represents an optionally substituted arylene group). |
| US09328077B2 |
Bicyclic PKM2 activators
Compounds and compositions comprising compounds that activate pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that activate PKM2 in the treatment of cancer. |
| US09328072B2 |
Aryl-and heteroarylcarbonyl derivatives of hexahydroindenopyridine and octahydrobenzoquinoline
The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, and m are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity, and dyslipidemia. |
| US09328069B2 |
Catalytic manufacturing method for imine having no substituent group on the nitrogen, and use for the imine produced
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an imine having no substituent group on the nitrogen by using, as a catalyst, a metal complex on an organic azide compound, and more specifically relates to a method in which a metal-complex catalyst is used to produce, from an organic azide having an alpha-hydrogen, an imine having no substituent group on the nitrogen via a continuous nitrogen removal and 1,2-hydrogen transfer reaction. The imine having no substituent group on the nitrogen manufactured by means of the method of the present invention can synthesize diverse coupling products comprising amine compounds by means of reactions with diverse nucleophiles. |
| US09328068B2 |
N-[1-((6-chloropyridin-3-yl) methyl)pyridin-2(1H)-ylidene]-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide for control of animal parasitic pests and agricultural/horticultural pests
A compound of formula (Ie′): wherein Ar′, R1, R4e and Y are as defined herein and a method of controlling pests using the compound. |
| US09328067B2 |
Sulfur derivatives as chemokine receptor modulators
The present invention relates to novel sulfur derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors. |
| US09328066B2 |
Chiral synthesis of N-{3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]-6-methoxyphenyl}-1-[2,3-dihydroxy-propyl]cyclopropanesulfonamides
The present invention relates to a novel enantioselective method of preparing (S)- and (R)-enantiomers of N-{3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]-6-5 methoxyphenyl}-1-[2,3-dihydroxy-propyl]cyclopropanesulfonamide, to novel intermediate compounds, and to the use of said novel intermediate compounds for the preparation of said (S)- and (R)-enantiomers of N-{3,4-difluoro-2-[(2-fluoro-4-iodophenyl)amino]-6-methoxyphenyl}-1-[2,3-dihydroxy-propyl]cyclopropanesulfonamide. |
| US09328061B2 |
Simple organic molecules as catalysts for practical and efficient enantioselective synthesis of amines and alcohols
The present invention provides organic molecules and methods thereof for reactions between organoboron reagents and double bonds, such as imines or carbonyls, to stereoselectively provide chiral products including amines and alcohols, entities useful for the preparation of biologically active molecules. |
| US09328058B2 |
Mixtures of amines with guanidine derivatives
The present invention provides a mixture comprising at least three hardener components a1), a2), and b), the ratio of hardener component a1) to a2) being in the range from 0.1 to 10:1, and hardener component b) being present at 5% to 55% by weight, based on the mixture, a process for preparing this mixture, the use of the mixture of the invention for curing epoxy resins, the use of the mixture of the invention with epoxy resins as adhesives, and an epoxy resin cured with the mixture of the invention. |
| US09328055B2 |
Systems and methods of refining natural oil feedstocks and derivatives thereof
Systems and methods are disclosed for refining natural oil feedstocks. In some embodiments, the methods comprise transesterifying glycerides in a natural oil feedstock to provide a transesterified product comprising monounsaturated fatty acid esters and polyunsaturated fatty acid esters. In some embodiments, the methods comprise separating the polyunsaturated fatty acid esters from the monounsaturated fatty acid esters (or vice versa), to provide a separated monounsaturated fatty acid ester composition having a ratio of at least 10 parts by weight of monounsaturated fatty acid esters for every 1 part by weight of polyunsaturated fatty acid esters. |
| US09328053B2 |
Methyl-substituted biphenyl compounds, their production and their use in the manufacture of plasticizers
In a process for producing a methyl-substituted biphenyl compound, at least one methyl-substituted cyclohexylbenzene compound of the formula: is contacted with a dehydrogenation catalyst under conditions effective to produce a dehydrogenation reaction product comprising at least one methyl-substituted biphenyl compound, wherein each of m and n is independently an integer from 1 to 3 and wherein the dehydrogenation catalyst comprises (i) an element or compound thereof from Group 10 of the Periodic Table of Elements and (ii) tin or a compound thereof. |
| US09328052B2 |
Process to produce alkenoic acid esters from lactones
This invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkenoic acid esters comprising contacting a lactone with an alcohol and an acidic heterogeneous catalyst, characterized in that the process is carried out in the presence of at least 20 ppm of an acid having a pKa of 5 or less, relative to the amount of the lactone. The presence of at least 20 ppm of an acid having a pKa of 5 or less may stabilize the catalyst during the reaction and may also be used for reactivating an acidic heterogeneous catalyst. The improved yield advantageously allows energy conservation. |
| US09328050B1 |
Processes for making hydroxymethylbenzoic acid compounds
This invention relates to hydrogenation processes for making hydroxymethylbenzoic acid compounds. More specifically, this invention relates to hydrogenation processes in the presence of tertiary amide solvent compounds, as well as compositions that can result from such processes. The invention thus provides processes for making hydroxymethylbenzoic acid compounds. |
| US09328042B2 |
Integrated process for the production of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene
The present invention provides an efficient and cost effect synthesis route from a specific starting material of 2,3-dichloro-1,3-butadiene to the desired product of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. |
| US09328041B2 |
Methods and systems for separating para-xylene using a radial flow simulated moving bed chamber
Methods and systems for separating para-xylene are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a method for separating para-xylene includes the steps of providing a feed stream including para-xylene and other C8 aromatic hydrocarbons to a first adsorbent bed within a radial flow simulated moving bed chamber and providing a desorbent stream to a second bed within the radial flow simulated moving bed chamber. The method further includes circulating the feed stream and the desorbent stream radially within the radial flow simulated moving bed chamber to third and fourth beds within the radial flow simulated moving bed chamber. Still further, the method includes withdrawing an extract stream including the para-xylene from the third bed and withdrawing a raffinate stream including the other C8 aromatic hydrocarbons from the fourth bed. |
| US09328040B2 |
Process for recovering benzene and fuel gas in an aromatics complex
A process for separating xylene from a feedstock in which the feedstock is separated into a xylene stream, a benzene rich stream and a light ends stream. Two separation zones may be utilized in which liquid from both is sent to a stabilization zone and the vapor from the stabilization zone is combined with a stream prior to the stream entering the second separation zone. |
| US09328035B1 |
Systems and methods for producing liquid hydrocarbon fuels
In one embodiment, liquid hydrocarbon fuels are produced in a single reactor using a hybrid catalyst system including a reforming catalyst, a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalyst, and a porous material that spatially separates the reforming catalyst from the FTS catalyst. |
| US09328034B2 |
Liquid electrically initiated and controlled gas generator composition
A liquid electrically initiated and controlled composition comprising an oxidizer, soluble fuel additive(s), and other optional additives to enhance the chemical or ballistic properties, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition further comprises stabilizers to enhance thermal stability, sequestrants to minimize deleterious effects of transition metal contaminants, and combustion enhancers maximizing efficiency. Buffers and heavy metal sequestering or complexing agents may be used in combination to achieve the highest degree of thermal stability. Additional ionic co-oxidizers may be added to the liquid composition to stabilize the liquid oxidizer and further depress freezing point. The liquid phase of matter allows flow via pipes or tubes from tanks, reservoirs, or other containers, through metering valves, followed by ignition or combustion modulation when stimulated by electrodes, statically or dynamically. |
| US09328033B2 |
Process for producing a coated fertilizer
A process for producing polyurethane coated fertilizer granules having core granules in a rotating drum, wherein the drum has an inlet and an outlet and n application zones arranged along the longitudinal direction of the drum between the inlet and the outlet, n being an integer of at least 2 and wherein each of the application zones is followed by a curing zone. The curing zone after each application zone is arranged to allow an interval of 2-15 minutes, preferably 3-5 minutes, before the application in the successive application zone, wherein the polyol and the isocyanate are applied in the first application zone at a ratio of 0.5-4 wt %, preferably 1-3 wt % of the core granules. The process has the steps of: A) continuously feeding the core granules to the inlet of the rotating drum, thereby providing a flow of the core granules in the direction from the inlet to the outlet, B1) applying a polyol and an isocyanate to the core granules in each of the n application zones, the ratio of hydroxyl groups in the polyol to NCO groups in the isocyanate at the end of each of the application zones being in the range from about 0.9 to about 1.3, B2) reacting the polyol and the isocyanate to form a tack-free polyurethane layer in each of the n curing zones and C) continuously collecting the polyurethane coated fertilizer granules from the outlet. |
| US09328032B2 |
Biochar
The invention provides for methods, devices, and systems for pyrolyzing biomass. A pyrolysis unit can be used for the pyrolysis of biomass to form gas, liquid, and solid products. The biomass materials can be selected such that an enhanced biochar is formed after pyrolysis. The biomass can be pyrolyzed under specified conditions such that a selected biochar core is formed. The pyrolysis process can form a stable biochar core that is inert and/or resistant to degradation. The biochar or biochar core can be functionalized to form a functionalized biochar or functionalized biochar core. Functionalization can include post-pyrolysis treatments such as supplementation with microbes or physical transformations including annealing and/or activation. |
| US09328031B2 |
Method for limiting the use of an ammonium nitrate fertilizer as a precursor for an explosive and composition therefor
The present invention relates to a fertilizer composition comprising ammonium nitrate, of which the potential misuse as a precursor for an explosive is limited on the one hand, without hampering its legitimate use by farmers for food production on the other hand, to a method for the preparation of said fertilizer composition, and to the use thereof. The fertilizer composition comprising ammonium nitrate comprises a non-hygroscopic agent which is able to form a non-hygroscopic fertilizer composition with ammonium nitrate under normal conditions of storage and use, and to form an hygroscopic composition with ammonium nitrate after said fertilizer composition is contacted with water, and optionally a foaming agent. According to one embodiment, the non-hygroscopic agent is selected from the group of non-hygroscopic urea double salts, in particular urea calcium nitrate (UCaN). |
| US09328030B2 |
Bioorganically-augmented high value fertilizer
The invention is directed to processes for treating biosolids that result in high-value, nitrogen-containing, slow-release, organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that are competitive with less valuable or more costly conventional commercially manufactured fertilizers. The process involves conditioning traditional waste-water biosolids and processing the conditioned biosolids continuously in a high throughput manufacturing facility. The exothermic design and closed loop control of the primary reaction vessel decreases significantly the amount of power necessary to run a manufacturing facility. The process utilizes green technologies to facilitate decreased waste and enhanced air quality standards over traditional processing plants. The fertilizer produced from recovered biosolid waste is safe and meets or exceeds the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) Class A and Exceptional Quality standards and is not subject to restrictions or regulations. |
| US09328028B2 |
Structure and method for protecting a hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature environment
A hybrid ceramic structure and a method for protecting the hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature combustion environment are provided. The structure includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) substrate (12). A thermal insulation material (14) is disposed on the substrate. A vapor resistant material (20) is applied through at least one surface of the hybrid ceramic structure while the hybrid ceramic structure is in a bisque condition that provides a degree of porosity to the hybrid ceramic structure so that the vapor resistant material is infiltrated through interstices available within a thickness of the hybrid ceramic structure. |
| US09328025B2 |
Effective use of melamine sulfonate condensate dispersants in wallboard containing foam
Effective use of dispersants in wallboard containing foam results from a method where stucco is mixed with a first dispersant and a first quantity of water to form a gypsum slurry. A soap is blended with a second dispersant and a second quantity of water to make a foam. Subsequently, the foam is combined with the slurry. Choice of different first and second dispersants and their relative amounts allows control of the size distribution of the foam bubbles in the slurry and the resulting voids in the gypsum core. Melamine sulfonate condensate and polycarboxylate dispersants are preferred dispersants. |
| US09328022B2 |
Copolymer for dispersant for cement, dispersant for cement, and cement composition
A copolymer that has sufficient dispersibility to various kinds of cements, including those having low fluidity (difficult cement). The copolymer is obtained by polymerizing monomer components including an unsaturated (poly)alkylene glycol ether monomer (a), an unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer (b), and an unsaturated cross-linkable monomer (c) or an unsaturated cross-linkable monomer (d). The unsaturated cross-linkable monomer (c) is allyl itaconate or allyl citraconate, or ester thereof. The unsaturated cross-linkable monomer (d) is an ester obtained by reaction of at least one acid, selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, and citraconic acid and ester derived from the acids, with a (poly)alkylene glycol or a (poly)alkylene glycol ether. |
| US09328018B2 |
Graphene coated optic fibers
A graphene coated optic fiber is disclosed. An optic fiber core is encapsulated within a graphene capsule. An optic fiber having cladding layer encapsulated within a graphene capsule is also disclosed. The graphene capsule may comprise a single layer of graphene, bi-layer of graphene, or multiple layers of graphene. An optical circuit is disclosed that transmits ultraviolet light across an optic fiber encapsulated with graphene. |
| US09328016B2 |
Surface-modified glass substrate
Scratch-resistant glass substrates including a hard, scratch-resistant layer over a major surface of the substrate are disclosed. The layer may exhibit a hardness, as measured using a Berkovich indenter, of at least 10 GPa and an x-ray amorphous structure along at least a portion of the thickness of the layer. The layer may optionally exhibit an optical transparency of at least 70% and/or a compressive stress of at least 10 MPa. |
| US09328012B2 |
Glass base material elongating method
To manufacture glass base material with high manufacturing yield, provided is a glass base material elongating method comprising forming a tapered portion where the outer diameter of the glass base material changes continuously, holding the glass base material with chucks, heating the glass base material held by chucks with a heat source, and with a portion of the glass base material softened, increasing the distance between the chucks to elongate the glass base material. The elongation begins from a state in which a position of the heat source at a position at which the outer diameter of the glass base material is set in a range from no less than 95% to no more than 98% of an average outer diameter of the trunk portion of the glass base material. |
| US09328008B2 |
Supercritical water oxidation treatment system for organic wastewater with high salinity
A supercritical water oxidation treatment system for organic wastewater with a high salinity crystallizes high-salinity wastewater by a low temperature of liquid oxygen, and decreases an inorganic salt content in the wastewater. Under supercritical water conditions, a hydrocyclone (4) separates most precipitated solid salts in the wastewater, so effectively prevents pipes and the tubular reactor (22) after the hydrocyclone (4) from plugging. Inorganic salts are able to be continuously separated from the system by the hydrocyclone (4) at the bottom of a desalination device, In addition, excess oxygen and gaseous products CO2 are recovered by a separation recovery part. The reaction time and the reaction temperature of supercritical water oxidation reaction are lowered due to the installation of a simple post-treatment unit (37). Moreover, the heat of the reactor effluent with a high temperature is recovered in the system, so operation cost of the system is reduced evidently. |
| US09328001B2 |
Systems for fluid treatment having fluid release cycle
A method and system for fluid treatment that provides fluid release cycles within the regeneration sequence of a fluid treatment device. The fluid release or backwash air cycle permits the slow, controlled and metered release of air or gases from a treatment tank. |
| US09327999B1 |
Compact inclined plate sedimentation device and methods
An inclined plate sedimentation device includes a plurality of parallel spaced inclined plates, each at a plate inclination angle relative to a horizontal axis, an influent fluid source that provides a fluid to the device such that the fluid flows between the inclined plates, and at least one vibratory source operatively coupled to at least one of the inclined plates for providing vibration. The inclined plates have tapered lower ends for reducing eddy currents between adjacent inclined plates upon vibration. The vibratory source may be at least one of mechanical, electrical, air-driven, hydraulic-driven, a sonic wave device, and a microwave device. |
| US09327998B2 |
Photoinhibition of microbial nitrification in potable water
A method for providing a dose of visible light in covered drinking water storage facilities to control nitrification. In one embodiment, the method includes irradiating the water with a dose of visible light sufficient to inhibit microbial nitrification of the water. In one embodiment, the dose of visible light has a wavelength from approximately 400 Hz to approximately 700 Hz. In another embodiment, the dose of visible light has a wavelength from approximately 550 Hz to approximately 700 Hz. In a further embodiment, the dose of visible light has a wavelength from approximately 380 Hz to approximately 430 Hz. |
| US09327997B1 |
Water treatment process and apparatus
A water treatment system for treating viscous sludge containing entrained solids in water by evaporating the water from the viscous sludge to produce water and dehydrated solids including a tank with an internal agitator with an associated rotary meter to dispense metered quantities of the sludge into a subsequent dehydrator for heating the sludge to evaporate the water therefrom to produce dehydrated solids exiting through a meter and a gas containing evaporated water going to a condenser connected to the dehydrator to receive gas therefrom for condensing it into a liquid that is discharged from the system and provide dehydrated gas to a subsequent vacuum pump that maintains a relatively static vacuum. |
| US09327996B2 |
Method for producing positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery and positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery
The present invention provides a method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery, having excellent tap density, at excellent production efficiency, and a positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery. The method for producing a positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery including a step of conducting a main firing after increasing mass percent of all metals in lithium-containing carbonate by 1% to 105% compared to the mass percent of all metals before a preliminary firing, by conducting the step of a preliminary firing to the lithium-containing carbonate, which is a precursor for positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery, with a rotary kiln. |
| US09327991B2 |
Aluminium hydroxide powder and method for producing same
The present invention provides an aluminum hydroxide powder having a predetermined cumulative pore volume which falls within a range suited for the production of a high purity alumina, and a method for producing the same. It is possible to produce an aluminum hydroxide powder having high bulk density and high firing efficiency, and an aluminum hydroxide having high shape retention. |
| US09327990B2 |
Production of nanostructured Li4Ti5O12 with superior high rate performance
A process of preparing nanostructured lithium titanate particles. The process contains the steps of providing a solvent containing a soft-template compound, a lithium ion-containing compound, and a titanium ion-containing compound; removing the solvent to obtain a lithium titanate precursor; and calcining the precursor followed by milling and annealing. Also disclosed is a nanostructured lithium titanate particle prepared by this process. |
| US09327989B2 |
Compositions, systems and methods for separating ethanol from water and methods of making compositions for separating ethanol from water
Silicalite particles, methods of making silicalite particles, systems comprising silicalite particles and methods for using silicalite particles to separate ethanol from water. |
| US09327985B2 |
Graphene oxide sheet, article containing graphene-containing substance produced by reducing the graphene oxide sheet, and process for production of the graphene oxide sheet
[Means for solving]A graphene oxide sheet which changes to a substance having a graphene structure when reduced, and which is obtainable by dispersing a graphene-containing carbon substance using a dispersant to reduce the size of the aggregate units of the graphene-containing carbon substance, and then oxidizing the graphene-containing carbon substance. |
| US09327983B2 |
Compositions for preparing graphene and methods for preparing graphene using the same
A composition for preparing a graphene and a method for preparing a graphene using the same are disclosed. |
| US09327977B2 |
Apatite crystal
An apatite crystal is a single crystal expressed by a general formula (M2)5(PO4)3X. In this formula, M2 indicates at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of bivalent alkaline-earth metals and Eu, and X indicates at least one type of element or molecule selected from the group consisting of halogen elements and OH. And the single crystal is of a tubular shape. The outer shape of the apatite may be a hexagonal prism. The shape of an opening of a hole formed in the upper surface or lower surface of the hexagonal prism may be a hexagon. |
| US09327972B2 |
Systems and processes for producing ultrapure, high pressure hydrogen
In various implementations, feed streams that include methane are reacted to produce synthesis gas. The synthesis gas may be further processed to produce ultrapure, high-pressure hydrogen streams. |
| US09327970B2 |
Synthesis gas and nanocarbon production method and production system
A synthesis gas and nanocarbon production method has a lower hydrocarbon decomposition step for decomposing lower hydrocarbon to produce hydrogen and nanocarbon, a carbon dioxide reduction step for reacting a part of the nanocarbon produced with carbon dioxide to produce carbon monoxide, and a mixing step for mixing the hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced in a predetermined ratio, thereby nanocarbon and a synthesis gas having a desired gas ratio can be simultaneously produced easily. |
| US09327969B2 |
Microwave transmission assemblies fabricated from carbon nanostructure polymer composites
Carbon nanostructures can be formed into polymer composites that are electrically conductive and highly reflective of microwave radiation, thereby facilitating transmission of the microwave radiation. Microwave transmission assemblies containing carbon nanostructures can include an elongate structure containing elongate opposing surfaces that extend the length of the elongate structure and that are spaced apart from one another with a channel region defined in between. The elongate opposing surfaces include a polymer composite containing a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanostructures. Each carbon nanostructure can include a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are branched, crosslinked, and share common walls with one another. |
| US09327968B2 |
Vibrating element, optical scanning device, actuator device, video projection apparatus, and image forming apparatus
A work hardening treatment which decreases the Young's modulus, and an age hardening treatment which recovers or increases the Young's modulus decreased by the work hardening treatment are performed to form a vibrating portion, thereby attaining a vibrating element advantageous in downsizing while ensuring desired fatigue characteristics and vibration characteristics. This downsizes, for example, an actuator device, an optical scanning device, a video projection apparatus, and an image forming apparatus. |
| US09327964B2 |
Method for manufacturing a die assembly having a small thickness and die assembly relating thereto
A method for manufacturing a die assembly, including the steps of: bonding a first wafer of semiconductor material to a second wafer, the second wafer including a respective semiconductor body having a respective initial thickness and forming an integrated electronic circuit; and subsequently reducing the initial thickness of the semiconductor body of the second wafer; and subsequently bonding the second wafer to a third wafer, the third wafer forming a micro-electromechanical sensing structure. |
| US09327963B2 |
Encapsulation structure comprising trenches partially filled with getter material
An encapsulation structure comprising at least: a hermetically sealed cavity in which a micro-device is encapsulated, a substrate of which one face delimits one side of the cavity, at least two trenches formed through said face of the substrate, the interior volumes of each of the trenches communicating together, first portions of getter material covering at least in part side walls of the trenches without entirely filling the trenches, and completely covering the trenches at said face of the substrate, an opening formed through one of the first portions of getter material or through the substrate and making the interior volumes of the trenches communicate with an interior volume of the cavity. |
| US09327961B2 |
Electrodynamic speaker structure having MEMS technology
The present invention relates to the field of electrodynamic speakers. Particularly, the present invention relates to an electrodynamic speaker structure having MEMS technology. More particularly, the invention relates to such a structure comprising stator-forming means, diaphragm-forming means, and resiliently shape-changing means for connecting such means. |
| US09327959B2 |
Water dispenser
A water dispenser includes a raw water container which can be slid into and out of a loading space, while being placed on a slide table. The slide table has a container holder adapted to restrain the peripheral side wall of the raw water container. The minimum height and the shape of the container holder are determined such that when the peripheral side wall of the raw water container is collapsed, the raw water container is never pulled up by the container holder as a result of the peripheral side wall getting caught on the container holder, and such that when the raw water container becomes empty, the raw water container is received within the container holder. This prevents portions of the peripheral side wall from protruding into spaces behind front distal ends of side plates defining the loading space. |
| US09327956B2 |
Water dispenser with bag in a box unit
The subject matter discloses an apparatus, which includes a housing; a mineral water container positioned within the housing and formed as a bag and box package unit; a chilled water faucet and a hot water faucet configured to dispense chilled mineral water and hot mineral water from the apparatus. In some cases, the apparatus further includes a cold water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply cold water to the cold water faucet and a hot water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply hot water to the hot water faucet. The apparatus may include a pump for pumping water from the mineral water container to the cold water tank and the hot water tank. |
| US09327954B2 |
Lifting system for display cases
A device for moving store display cases or gondolas which are elevated above a support surface by support posts. The device features a body supported for rolling on the support surface by at least one rotationally engaged wheel. The body has an upper surface dimensioned for an engagement with an underside of said horizontal support member supported by a support post which maintains the support post elevated from the support surface to allow a rolling of the display case or gondola on the wheel of the body. The wheel may have a circumferential edge having rotational rollers rotating traverse to the direction of rotation of the wheel, thereby allowing rolling of the body and supported display, in four directions without steering the wheel. |
| US09327948B2 |
Telescopic boom
A telescopic boom provided in a crane includes a boom body and a telescopic cylinder for extending/contracting the boom body. A roller is provided in a tip end portion of the telescopic cylinder to be rotatable in a longitudinal direction. A peripheral surface of the roller is formed to be curved (crowning) in a convex shape outside as viewed in the longitudinal direction and make contact with a lower plate of the boom body in a state where both corner parts are away from the lower plate. |
| US09327937B2 |
Inertia powered proportional braking mechanism
A system is provided for braking rotational movement comprising: a rotatable member; a friction surface disposed on the rotatable member; a friction plate opposed to the friction surface, such that when the rotatable member rotates the friction plate is in contact with the friction surface; a rod, having at least a threaded portion, and the at least a portion of the rod being received within the rotatable member such that the rotatable member rotates about the rod and moves along the threaded portion towards the friction plate; and a compressive member, whereby a force is applied to the friction plate which increases with rotation of the rotatable member. |
| US09327934B2 |
Sheet stacking apparatus and sheet stacking method
Disclosed is a sheet stacking apparatus which includes: a leading-edge regulating member configured to be positionally adjustable depending on a length of a plurality of corrugated paperboard sheets; a sheet stopper installed in the leading-edge regulating member in such a manner as to be movable with respect to a contact surface of the leading-edge regulating member reciprocatingly between a first position and a second position, and contactable with a leading edge of the corrugated paperboard sheet to be stacked in the hopper section; a detection section disposed upstream of the hopper section, and configured to detect a passing of each of the corrugated paperboard sheets; and a synchronization control device configured to reciprocatingly move the sheet stopper according to a detection signal, in such a manner as to allow the leading edge of the corrugated paperboard sheet to come into contact with the sheet stopper. |
| US09327933B2 |
Device and method for conveying a spring string
A device for conveying a spring string (31) has a first spring conveyor (3) and a second spring conveyor (4). By means of a sensor device, in operation, lengths of a plurality of segments of the spring string differing from one another are detected, while the spring string (31) is guided past a sensor (5) of the sensor device arranged in the conveying direction upstream of the second spring conveyor (4). A control device (9) is provided which sets, in an operating state of the device (1) in which both the first spring conveyor (3) and the second spring conveyor (4) convey the spring string (31), time-sequentially a plurality of relative conveying speeds between a conveying speed of the second spring conveyor (4) and a conveying speed of the first spring conveyor (3), depending on the detected lengths. |
| US09327927B2 |
Sheet conveying device and image reading apparatus
A sheet conveying device includes a conveyor for conveying a sheet along a predetermined conveyance path and a feeder unit for supporting the sheet to be fed to the conveyor. The conveyor includes a first guide part for guiding the sheet toward a downstream side in the conveying direction in a direction inclined at a downward gradient, a second guide part for guiding the sheet from the first guide part toward a further downstream side in a direction inclined at an upward gradient, a suction roller arranged at the first guide part for conveying the sheet supported by the feeder unit toward the downstream side, and a first conveyance roller arranged at the second guide part and for conveying the sheet conveyed by the suction roller toward the downstream side one at a time. |
| US09327923B1 |
Portable heated ramp and method
A heated portable cargo ramp and method of making the same is provided. The ramp has an elongated base comprising a length that is longer than a width of the base. A first ceramic insulating layer is provided above the elongated base. A heating element is provided above the first ceramic insulating layer. The heating element comprises an elongated flexible mat. A first rubber layer is provided above the heating element. A second ceramic insulating layer is provided above at least the portion of the rubber layer which extends over the heating element. A second rubber layer is provided above at least the portion of the second ceramic insulating layer which extends over the laminated paper-enclosed heating element. |
| US09327922B2 |
Dock leveler sealing systems
Dock leveler sealing systems include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor. |
| US09327918B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method for performing cleaning process and the like on substrate
For the transport of a substrate from a cassette to a back surface cleaning processing unit in a cleaning processing block, a transfer robot rotates the substrate through 90 degrees from a horizontal attitude in which the front surface of the substrate is positioned to face upward into a standing attitude while transporting the substrate out of a cassette to a substrate passing part, and passes the substrate in the standing attitude to the substrate passing part. The substrate passing part holds the substrate in the standing attitude. A main transport robot receives the substrate held in the standing attitude. The main transport robot rotates the substrate through 90 degrees from the standing attitude into a horizontal attitude in which the back surface of the substrate is positioned to face upward while transporting the substrate from the substrate passing part to the back surface cleaning processing unit. |
| US09327917B2 |
Device for singulating and passing on upright containers
A device for singulating and passing on upright containers preferably comprises a feed device for transporting the containers in a single row and a singulation unit having a first star wheel and a second star wheel, each of which comprises receiving pockets to accept, when in a first and second receiving position, the containers being transported to them and to transport these containers to a first and second discharge position. The star wheels comprise parallel rotational axes but opposite rotational directions. In addition, the device comprises a pusher unit, which comprises at least one plunger, which, in the area of the first and second discharge position, is movable back and forth in a direction parallel to the rotational axes of the star wheels and through the associated receiving pockets to push the containers out of the receiving pockets of the star wheels and into product holders. |
| US09327914B1 |
Rotary sweep arm system
A rotary sweep arm system for use with a food product classifier line conveyor. The sweep arm system sweeps selected food products from the conveyor to a selected food product receiving station such as a conveyor, container, or a trimming station. |
| US09327913B2 |
Stocking system and collection device, and method for its utilization
The invention pertains to a stocking system and collection device consisting of a linear conveyor system and a second linear conveyor system parallel to the first and placed in alignment with it so that an object placed on the first conveyor system may be transferred to the second conveyor system. In accordance with the invention, the means are anticipated to move the second conveyor system perpendicularly to the direction of the conveyance so that the second conveyor system can be move from a position situated in alignment with the first conveyor system to a position for distribution. It is preferable that the first conveyor system (100) consist of three parallel belts (110, 120, 130) placed side by side; the first (110) and the third (130) belts extend farther in advance in the direction of the second conveyor system (200) at a distance (d) than the second belt (120). Similarly, the second conveyor system (200) consists of three parallel conveyor belts (210, 220, 230) placed side by side; the first (210) and the third (230) belts extend less in behind, in extension, one after the other, and the second belts (120, 220) at least partially extend one after the other; the first drivers are anticipated to drive the three belts of the first conveyor system and the second drivers are anticipated to drive the two belts of the second conveyor system in the same movement. |
| US09327910B2 |
Multi-width vapor steam conveyor belt cleaner
A reciprocating assembly for applying vapor steam to the surface of a multi-width conveyor belt, having a frame to support the belt, to clean and sanitize the conveyor belt, includes, a housing having two ends, with the housing enclosing an endless chain member positioned within the housing and powered by a motor member, with the chain member having a cam member extending outwardly from the endless chain, a reciprocating block member supports a nozzle, with the block member having a cam guide notch structurally arranged to be engaged by the cam member extending from the endless chain member. The housing ends are engageable with vertical housing supports to mount the assembly to the conveyor belt frame to predeterminely control the reciprocating movement of the nozzle between the edges of the conveyor belt. |
| US09327905B2 |
Conveyor belt module with bearing retainer
A conveyor belt module includes a body, a link end formed by the body, and an opening through the link end along a hinge axis. A cover extends from the body in a direction of the hinge axis and a post extends from the cover; a bearing is rotatably engaged with the post. A fastener engages the post to capture the bearing between the cover and the fastener, such that the bearing is housed at least partially between the upper and lower extremes of the body. A track for supporting and guiding the conveyor belt module includes a guide arm extending into a guide channel defined by the body to engage the bearing. The conveyor belt module may also include laterally offset protrusions extending from the link end in opposite directions to inhibit engagement with a drive member. |
| US09327899B2 |
Aerosol container
An aerosol container (1) comprising a body (50) and cone (60) and encasing a composite spout (30) and bag (40) combination. The composite spout (30) has a metal tubular section (10), adapted to accommodate a valve arrangement (70, 75) and a polymer fishtail section (20), adapted to form a leak-proof seal with the bag (40). A product is filled into the bag (40) and propellant is filled into the sealed chamber defined between the outside of the bag (40) and the internal surface of the body (50)/cone (60). |
| US09327894B2 |
Dispenser packaging for viscous liquid comprising large particles
The invention provides a dispensing system for viscous liquids comprising suspended large particulate material, the system comprising a deformable container having an outlet nozzle, the container holding the viscous liquid. It has been found that this combination of features enables a viscous liquid which may otherwise give rise to frequent blockages and difficult dispensing of a liquid through a constriction, such as in the nozzle, to be evenly, reproducibly and continuously dispensed as a manual operation. |
| US09327892B2 |
Flexible container and reusable closure element
An assembly offering to consumers a choice between two types of closure systems for a wipes flexible container is provided. The assembly comprises at least one flexible container and a reusable closure element. |
| US09327889B2 |
Beverage carrier with detachable sleeves and method for making the same
The present invention provides a beverage carrier for holding, storing, and carrying one or more beverages. Advantageously, the carrier comprises detachable sleeves that each hold a beverage container. When a sleeve is detached from the remainder of the beverage carrier, with the beverage remaining within the sleeve, the sleeve serves as an insulating device to reduce the transfer of heat to or from the beverage during consumption. |
| US09327887B2 |
Delivery receptacle
A delivery receptacle for receiving objects (such as parcels, mail or other deliveries) deposited into the receptacle at residences or other building and locations, and securing the objects within the receptacle from unauthorized access. The receptacle has an input opening and a lid which can be moved between an open position which provides access to the input opening and a closed position which covers the input opening. The receptacle has a locking mechanism which may configured for any one of a plurality of operating modes, including a single-delivery mode which does not require an access code to the lid automatically locks after the delivery and a multi-delivery mode which requires the entry of a security code into a code-operated device to unlock the lid, open the lid, place the delivery into the receptacle, and close the lid which automatically locks closed. |
| US09327886B2 |
Vial container with collar cap
Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container. |
| US09327881B1 |
All-in-one lid dispenser
An All-In-One Lid Dispenser contains condiments and additives to be added to a beverage or food container. Raised sections on the top panel of the lid are depressed by the consumer which causes punches to separate the dispensing flaps from the bottom panel. The condiments or additives which are contained in between the top and bottom panels flow through the dispensing flap holes into the beverage or food. |
| US09327880B2 |
Cover film
Disclosed is a cover film and an electronic component package that uses the cover film as a lid material for a thermoplastic resin carrier tape, the cover film having at least a substrate layer, an intermediate layer, and a heat sealing layer having a thermoplastic resin which can be heat-sealed to a carrier tape, the intermediate layer including a metallocene straight-chain low density polyethylene, the metallocene straight-chain low density polyethylene having a TMA softening temperature of 90 to 109 ° C. according to JIS K7196, and the cover film in some instances having a release layer between the intermediate layer and the heat sealing layer. |
| US09327879B2 |
Multilayer body and container
The present invention provides a multilayer body, a packaging material and a container, each of which can maintain excellent water repellent properties and non-adhesive properties. Specifically, the present invention describes a non-adhesive multilayer body wherein hydrophobic oxide fine particles having an average primary particle diameter of 3-100 nm adhere to at least a part of the outermost layer. |
| US09327876B2 |
Reusable bottle cap having identification means
A reusable bottle cap system includes a bottle cap and a bottle cap cover. The bottle cap includes a stem portion extending downwardly from a flanged portion. When in use the stem portion is used to seal a bottle mouth. When the bottle cap is not in use the bottle cap cover encloses and houses the stem portion to protect it from debris. The flanged portion includes a complementary mating structure. The bottle cap cover includes a mating structure that engages the complementary mating structure to secure the bottle cap cover to the flanged portion. When the bottle cap cover is secured to the flanged portion the stem portion extends substantially to a closed bottom end of an inside surface of the bottle cap cover. |
| US09327874B2 |
Water collection pan for appliances
A liquid containment device for use with refrigerators to prevent overflow and damage to flooring. The containment device allows for appliance elevation within and integral support and water collection pan. The detachable loading ramps provide for smoothly rolling the appliance up onto the integrated independent elevated level support surfaces within the water retainment pan. |
| US09327872B2 |
Product container having narrowed waist portion
A product container includes a top portion defining an opening, a bottom portion defining a base, and a central portion including a plurality of sidewalls extending between the top and bottom portions. Three of the sidewalls include discrete planar facets that collectively define a narrowed waist portion, at which the product container has smaller dimensions or a smaller cross sectional area compared to the top portion and the bottom portion. The narrowed waist portion is configured to be gripped by a user for lifting the product container (even when wearing gloves), and a flat product label may also be placed on the product container at the narrowed waist portion. The narrowed waist portion provides a natural gripping location as well as clearance between abutting product containers when multiple abutting product containers are located on a shelf. |
| US09327868B1 |
Pallet system for cable-enabled loading
A novel pallet construction includes a rigid pallet body including a linear conduit passing through the pallet between opposing sides of the pallet and open at the ends of the conduit. The conduit includes a removable lining to prevent destruction of the pallet and conduit during use. In alternative configurations, two offset conduits may be provided to accommodate other hardware and use constraints. |
| US09327860B2 |
Preform for large container, large container, and method for producing large container
A preform 20 for a large container, used for producing a large container which is made of a polyethylene terephthalate resin and which is formed by stretch blow molding, is formed by injecting molding to have a wall thickness of 6 mm to 9 mm and have a longitudinal axis length longer than that of the large container which is a final molded product. |
| US09327859B1 |
Metal bottle type container and related methodology
A container is disclosed that has a drawn and ironed aluminum container body. The container body includes a body portion with a relatively constant outer diameter and a varying diameter neck portion integrally connected to the body portion and terminating in an opening. The container body is constructed and arranged to receive, without crushing deformation, a metal crown applied by conventional glass bottle crowning equipment. |
| US09327858B2 |
Display label manufacturing apparatus
A label manufacturing apparatus manufactures a label L having a sub-label Lb bonded to a predetermined position on a main label La. A main label conveyance mechanism 10 conveys a main continuous label strip Ta in a first direction Da. A sub-label conveyance mechanism 20 conveys a sub-continuous label strip Tb in a second direction which crosses the first direction. The sub-labels Lb arranged in series on a backing strip Db, are separated from their backing strip and are each bonded to the surface of a respective main label La by a bonding mechanism. The completed display label L is separated from its backing strip Db of the main continuous label strip Ta. The label manufacturing apparatus can adjust the relative bonding position between the sub-label and the main label La so as to allow the sub-label bonding mechanism 20 to bond the sub-label Lb to the main label La at a predetermined position. |
| US09327855B2 |
Feeding device for packaging machine
A feeding device for feeding products (12a-k) and/or stacks of products (14a-k) to a packaging process of a packaging machine (16a, 16d-k), in particular of a horizontal tube packaging machine, comprises a guide unit (22a-k) which is disposed as a closed loop (18a, 18c-k) and on which a plurality of arranged conveyor elements (22a-k) are arranged so as to be drivable mutually independently in a speed- and/or position-controlled manner at least along at least one working section (24a, 24c-d, 24f-k) of the guide unit (20a-d, 20f-k). At least one conveyor element (22a-k) has a holder (26a-k), and at least one conveyor element (22a-k) that follows contrary to a conveying direction (28a, 28c-k) has a counter holder (30a-k). |
| US09327853B2 |
Automated system and method for constructing card multipacks
Automated systems and methods for constructing card multipacks. An automated system for constructing card multipacks includes: a movable conveyor; a first carrier placing station configured to place a first carrier portion of a carrier on the conveyor; at least one card placing station configured to place a plurality of stored value cards on the first carrier portion; a data capture station configured to read a card bar code of each of the plurality of stored value cards in-line in the automated system; and a software system adapted to create a data file including the card bar codes. |
| US09327852B2 |
Tray sealer with a tray feeder and a method for a packaging facility
A tray sealer that may be incorporated into a packaging facility, the tray sealer may include a tray feeder for collecting a plurality of trays that are conveyed on a continuously moving chain feeder. An embodiment of the tray feeder may comprise at least two train chains. Each train chain may be independently moveable and each train chain may be operable grouping the plurality of the trays into groups and transferring the groups to a sealing station. The group of trays may have number of trays that corresponds to the operation of the sealing station. The tray sealer may include the transfer of a group of trays by a gripper system to a sealing station of the tray sealer. |
| US09327838B2 |
On-blade deice heater mat
A heater mat for a rotor blade includes a plurality of electrically conductive heater wires extending in a path along a span of the rotor blade and a plurality of yarn thread knitted to the plurality of heater wires, each of the yarn threads looping around at least one of the plurality of heater wires. A warp thread is positioned between adjacent heater wires and knitted to adjacent pairs of the yarn threads without looping around the plurality of heater wires, to maintain spacing between adjacent heater wires of the plurality of heater wires. An electrical current flowed through the plurality of heater wires inhibits ice accumulation on the rotor blade assembly. |
| US09327837B2 |
Modular airplane seat unit
The invention is a Modular Airplane Seat Unit (1), where the seat can be lowered into the floor of a passenger cabin (9) via telescopic structure (14) and covered by sliding covers (12). The modular seat unit is to be utilized in passenger airplanes providing a more comfortable and healthy flight to the passengers, and more than one additional options like Coffee Table and Leg Rest. |
| US09327836B2 |
Cabin attendant seat, arrangement comprising a cabin attendant seat and aircraft area
A cabin attendant seat including a carrier element which comprises a backrest section and a base section that carries the backrest section and a seat element fastened to a front side of the carrier element. At least one first stowage compartment is integrated into the carrier element. An inclined section of a rear wall of the carrier element is inclined, at least along a section of the first stowage compartment integrated into the carrier element, in such a way that a cross-sectional area of the carrier element increases in the direction of the base section of the carrier element. |
| US09327835B2 |
Airplane seat provided with a reinforcing strip for absorbing impacts
A seat for an airplane is provided that makes it possible to absorb, in the event of a frontal impact of the airplane, the rocking to which a passenger in a seat located behind the seat is subjected. The backrest of the seat is provided with a reinforcing strip placed behind the backrest. The seat portion can also be provided with a second reinforcing strip placed under the seat portion. The reinforcing strip includes knitted or woven textile. In the case of knitting, the yarn used has a high tenacity, and the knitting stitch can advantageously be the Jersey stitch. In the case of weaving, the weft and warp threads have approximately the same tenacity. |
| US09327833B2 |
Aircraft cabin ingress and egress door area
An aircraft region having an aisle which leads into an aircraft door region and via which passengers can leave the aircraft or enter the aircraft. The aircraft region further has at least one monument, wherein one of the side walls of the monument is adjacent to the aisle in such a manner that the side wall forms one of the lateral boundaries of the aisle. A niche is formed in a portion of the side wall of the monument facing the aircraft door, which niche is so configured that it is able to accommodate a standing person wholly or at least for the most part. |
| US09327827B2 |
Leading and trailing edge device deflections during descent of an aircraft
An system for increasing the descent rate of an aircraft may include a flight control computer, an edge control system, and a speedbrake control device. The flight control computer may be configured to compute a first setting for a leading edge device and/or a trailing edge device of an aircraft wing. The edge control system may be communicatively coupled to the flight control computer and may include an edge control device having a plurality of control device positions including a cruise position. The speedbrake control device may include a plurality of speedbrake detents including a flight detent. The edge control system may be configured to automatically command the leading edge device, the trailing edge device, or both, to a deflection angle corresponding to the first setting if the edge control device is in the cruise position and the speedbrake control device is in the flight detent. |
| US09327825B2 |
Actuator control system
An actuator control system for coupling to one or more flight control computers (FCCs); comprising: apparatus for controlling an aerodynamic control surface in response to commands received from one or more FCCs, and, integrated with the controlling apparatus, a failure protection system comprising apparatus arranged to provide at least one of the following functionalities: a servo monitor functionality, a command monitor functionality, and a loop closure functionality. Thus, in the overall flight control system, some or all of the elements of the failure protection system are located in the actuator control stage. |
| US09327823B2 |
Device for reducing structural vibrations of airfoils
A device for reducing structural vibrations of airfoils in an aircraft comprises, in the region of the airfoil tips, at least one force generator acting substantially in the direction of movement of the vibrations. This arrangement has the advantage that such a force generator is considerably less susceptible to wear than conventional aerodynamic flaps and therefore effective vibration damping is possible with a reduced outlay on maintenance and greater efficiency. |
| US09327818B1 |
Ballonet for a balloon
A self-stabilizing bladder or ballonet is provided within an envelope of a balloon. The bladder includes a spheroid body comprising an equator, a top pole, a bottom pole, and an axis crossing through the top pole and the bottom pole. The distance between two poles may be less than the equatorial distance. The bladder is sized and shaped for insertion into an envelope of a balloon and is inflatable to provide altitude control for the balloon. |
| US09327815B2 |
Outboard motor
A dog clutch selectively meshes with a forward gear and a reverse gear according to an operation of a shift operating member such that connection of the forward gear or the reverse gear to a propeller shaft is changed. A friction clutch transmits the rotation of a drive shaft to the propeller shaft by a first friction surface and a second friction surface contacting together. Before a shifting stage in which the dog clutch meshes with the forward gear or with the reverse gear, a control unit is configured or programmed to control an actuator so as to execute synchronization control by making the first friction surface and the second friction surface of the friction clutch contact one another. |
| US09327814B2 |
Adjustable paddle
A joint is provided for a double bladed paddle which allows for the angle between the blades to be adjusted relative to one another. The joint is formed from joining a female body recessed into a first shaft with a male body extending from a second shaft. The female body encloses a spring mechanism abutted by teeth of a crown with receiving grooves. The male body has protuberances which fit within the receiving grooves leading to the spring mechanism which when pushed in by the male body allows the protuberances to move past the receiving grooves and rotate to slot into the pockets formed between the teeth of the crown. |
| US09327813B2 |
Boat sail comprising shape memory material elements, apparatus and method for its operation
A sail for sailboats is described. The sail having portions wherein shape memory elements in the form of filiform members made of a shape memory alloy are incorporated, the surface area resulting from the sum of the surface areas of the portions incorporating shape memory alloy elements being between 0.01% and 50% of the surface area of the whole sail. A control apparatus is also disclosed for controlling the operation of the sail. A method is further disclosed for controlling operation of a sailboat sail. |
| US09327811B2 |
High speed surface craft and submersible craft
A marine vessel comprising: at least one buoyant tubular foil; and at least one baffle plate positioned about the perimeter of the at least one buoyant tubular foil so as to protrude into the flow of water passing by the perimeter of the at least one buoyant tubular foil, whereby to create a high-pressure zone fore of the at least one baffle plate and a low-pressure zone immediately aft of the at least one baffle plate, whereby to create a dense stream of supercavitated water immediately aft of the at least one baffle plate. |
| US09327808B2 |
Breathing apparatus
A double counterlung for the breathing circuit of a diver has regulators (41, 51) for automatic addition and venting of breathing gas. Also disclosed is a weighted hinged plate (3) for a double counterlung, to reduce breathing effort when the diver is horizontal. Other improvements to the breathing circuit are described including use of a two stage compressor (151, 155), and single actuator valves for back-up circuits. |
| US09327807B1 |
Transparent and buoyant aquatic recreation board
A transparent and buoyant aquatic recreation board is provided. The board includes an elongated buoyant body having front and rear ends and upper and lower surfaces extending between the front and rear ends. The body is constructed of a substantially transparent material. A support frame is disposed within the body and provides support to the body against collapsing. The support frame has a main spar extending between the front and the rear ends of the body, a first plurality of transverse spars extending laterally outward from a first longitudinal side of the main spar at spaced intervals, and a second plurality of transverse spars extending laterally outward from a second longitudinal side of the main spar at spaced intervals. |
| US09327806B2 |
Drilling ship for a polar region
Provided is an arctic drill ship in which a weather tight structure protecting a drill floor and a drilling work area from outside air is coupled to a side strake around the drilling work area. It is possible to economically and easily manufacture the weather tight structure which minimizes the influence of outside air on the drilling operation in the polar regions, and it is possible to efficiently support the hull longitudinal strength and the weather tight structure with the use of the side strake structure solely. Therefore, a structure which may cause a disturbance in the drilling work area is minimized, and it is unnecessary to install a separate structural reinforcement part for a drilling workspace in the polar regions. In addition, the drilling workspace in the polar regions can be effectively ensured, and a spatial limitation in an upper portion of a moonpool can be solved. |
| US09327801B2 |
Driving unit and battery-assisted bicycle
A battery-assisted bicycle includes a driving unit that accurately detects a failure in each of a torque detector, a crank rotation detector, and a motor rotation detector. The driving unit includes a crankshaft to which pedals are to be connected, a motor rotation detector that detects rotation of an electric motor, a torque detector that detects a torque generated at the crankshaft, a crank rotation detector that detects rotation of the crankshaft, and a sensor failure detector that detects a failure in at least one of the motor rotation detector, the torque detector, and the crank rotation detector based on detection results from the motor rotation detector, the torque detector, and the crank rotation detector. |
| US09327798B1 |
Drive system for vehicles
The present application is directed to a drive system. The drive system comprises a drive shaft and a driven wheel assembly. The wheel assembly includes a split axle coupled perpendicular to the drive shaft. An overrunning clutch is coupled between each section of the split axle and the drive shaft. A wheel is coupled to spin with each axle section. The wheels receive power from the drive shaft and are driven so that when power is applied from the drive shaft to the driven wheel assembly, whichever wheel that is spinning the slowest receives the power. The drive system may be incorporated into any number of vehicles to improve traction around turns, improve wheel slippage on uneven terrain and generates new options for how and where vehicles may be ridden. |
| US09327797B2 |
Vehicle shock absorber
A guide member for a vehicle shock absorber having a construction with which, even when the guide member contacts an inside tube member, the operation of the vehicle shock absorber is not obstructed. A vehicle shock absorber system is provided with an outer tube, an inner tube, a damper cylinder which is connected to the outer tube and is positioned on the inside of the inner tube, a spring guide which is fixed onto the outer circumferential surface of the damper cylinder, and a coil spring which is positioned between the inner tube and the spring guide. The spring guide is provided with a guide main body portion and a low friction portion provided in a portion of the guide main body portion which contacts the inner tube when the outer tube and/or the inner tube has been bent. The low friction portion has a lower coefficient of friction than the guide main body portion. |
| US09327795B2 |
Operating device
An operating device is provided that is configured to be attached to a handlebar of a bicycle. The operating device includes a first operating unit and a second operating unit. The first operating unit includes a first input part and a fixing part configured to be fixed on the handlebar. The second operating unit includes a second input part that is rotationally arranged around an axis of the handlebar. The second operating unit is detachably attached on the first operating unit. |
| US09327794B2 |
Control lever and actuation device of a bicycle gearshift of the bar-end type
The control lever (120) comprises a substantially cylindrical body (130) for mounting in the actuation device (100) and an arm (140), which projects with respect to the body (130) according to a main axis (A) substantially tangential to the upper part of the body (130) and is intended to face forwards in the direction of travel of the bicycle. The arm (140) comprises a first upper pressure area (141), concave and adjacent to the body (130), and a second lower pressure area (142), remote from the body (130). |
| US09327793B2 |
Bicycle operating device
A bicycle operating device is provided with a position maintaining arrangement that selectively maintains a movable member in any one of a plurality of holding positions relative to a fixed member. The moving arrangement selectively moves the movable member in a first moving direction from a current holding position to another one of the plurality of holding positions. The first operating member moves in a first operating direction from a rest position to a first end position, and moves in a second operating direction from the rest position to a second end position. The movable member is moved by a different number of the holding positions in the first moving direction when the first operating member moves from the rest position to the first end position as compared to when the first operating member moves from the rest position to the second end position. |
| US09327792B2 |
Gear transmission and derailleur system
A transmission system for vehicles, including bicycles, is disclosed. The system aligns a chain or other drive means to a center of each of a plurality of provided sprockets, allows for a smaller, lighter and more durable shifter/controller, and reduces various complications associated with cable slack and shifting. A derailleur is provided with linear actuated features to directly translate drive means from one position to another along a desired path. |
| US09327791B2 |
Foldable vehicle
A battery or mechanically powered, foldable, light two-wheel or three-wheel vehicle that is rapidly lockable and unlockable at two points. The vehicle includes an upper frame pipe consisting of two parallel parts, whose front end is connected to an upright element connecting the front wheel fork and the vehicle's handlebar with a certain length of the distal end of the upper frame pipe extending distally from under the saddle; a lower frame pipe consisting of two parallel parts, whose front end is connected to the upright element connecting the front wheel fork with the vehicle's handlebar, with the rear wheel or wheels located at the distal end; a support pipe consisting of two parallel parts between the saddle and the lower frame pipe, and extending below the lower frame pipe so that the lower end of the support pipe is equipped with leg supports. The vehicle has auxiliary transportation wheels. |
| US09327788B2 |
Rehabilitation device
A rehabilitation device includes a wheeled platform with first and second pedals, the first and second pedals engaging drive mechanisms for first and second rear wheels of the device, respectively. First and second braking mechanisms provide independent braking of the first and second rear wheels of the device. The independent braking mechanisms of the rehabilitation device provide a method of steering the device. |
| US09327785B2 |
Humanoid robot implementing a ball and socket joint
The invention relates to a humanoid robot comprising two elements connected by a spherical joint with three degrees of freedom in rotation, the joint being moved by three actuators each acting in one of the three degrees of freedom. The invention is of particular use in the production of humanoid robots coming as close as possible to the human anatomy. According to the invention, the first and the second of the actuators act in parallel and the third of the actuators acts in series with the first and the second of the actuators. |
| US09327783B1 |
Cartridge joint with convoluted seal
A cartridge joint comprises a pin, a first collar circumferentially surrounding the pin and fixed thereto, a second collar circumferentially surrounding the pin and fixed thereto, and a bushing positioned axially between the first collar and the second collar and circumferentially surrounding the pin for relative rotation between the bushing and the pin. The cartridge joint has an annular first seal unit and an annular second seal unit. A method of assembling a cartridge joint is disclosed. |
| US09327782B2 |
Fifth wheel locking mechanism
A fifth wheel includes a top plate having a throat that is adapted to receive a kingpin of a trailer. The fifth wheel is equipped with a locking mechanism including a jaw slidably connected to the top plate and slidable between a closed position where the jaw blocks passage of a kingpin out of the throat of the fifth wheel and an open position where a kingpin may pass into and out of the throat of the fifth wheel. The jaw has an edge adapted to engage a kingpin positioned in the throat of the fifth wheel when the jaw is in the closed position. A bias device urges the jaw towards the closed position. The fifth wheel further includes a mechanism for moving the jaw between the open and closed positions. Further, the top plate of the fifth wheel is configured to allow service and/or replacement of the jaw from the top of the fifth wheel while it is assembled to a vehicle. |
| US09327780B1 |
Aerodynamic bumper center deflector for a truck or tractor vehicle
A center deflector for a front bumper of a truck or tractor vehicle includes a thickened portion extending upward from the inner deflector surface and extends laterally across a deflector section, preferably spanning substantially an entire width of the deflector section thereof. The thickened portion comprises a cross-sectional shape having a height that gradually declines from an intermediate maximum height to a reduced height along a rear edge thereof, and preferably resembles an airfoil. The thickened portion may include a hollow interior containing a pressurized gas. |
| US09327779B1 |
Removable front spoiler for a vehicle
A removable front spoiler for a vehicle includes a body member, a fastener and a clip. The body member has a shape configured to disrupt airflow, the body member including a horizontal mounting member extending in a car forward direction and being configured to mount directly to an underside of a vehicle body part, and a vertical wind deflection member adjacent the horizontal mounting member and being configured to face in a direction away from the vehicle body part. The horizontal mounting member includes an opening extending through the horizontal mounting member. The fastener is configured to extend in a vertical direction through the opening and into the vehicle body part. The clip is configured to couple to the fastener so as to couple the body member to the vehicle body part. |
| US09327777B2 |
Boundary layer control system
A boundary layer control system includes a boundary layer separating portion that separates a boundary layer of an airflow at an underside of a body of a moving object from a main flow of the airflow, and an ejecting portion that ejects fluid in a state different from that of the boundary layer and the main flow, between the boundary layer and the main flow that have been separated by the boundary layer separating portion. This boundary layer control system is characterized in that boundary layer and the main flow are reliably separated by the fluid in a state different from that of the boundary layer and the main flow, so the percentage of the main flow that is slowed down (i.e., reduced in velocity) by the boundary layer is reduced. |
| US09327775B1 |
Active vehicle fascia
A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a first body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion relative to a road surface, and also having a second body end opposite of the first body end. The vehicle also includes first and second lateral body sides disposed generally parallel to one another. The vehicle additionally includes first and second side panels mounted to the vehicle body and configured to selectively deploy into ambient airflow aft of the second body end to become positioned along the respective first and second lateral body sides and retract from the ambient airflow. The first and second side panels provide an active lengthening of the vehicle body aft of the second body end to thereby reduce aerodynamic drag when both side panels are deployed and positioned along the respective first and second lateral body sides. |
| US09327771B2 |
Adjustable vehicle tailgate device
An adjustable vehicle tailgate device adjusts to multiple positions including pivoting both outwardly and inwardly to lay flat within the vehicle bed. The device includes a vehicle having a bed defined by a bottom wall and a pair of spaced sidewalls. A tailgate has a pair of opposite ends. Each of a pair of hinge pins extends from an associated opposite end of the tailgate proximate a bottom of the tailgate such that the tailgate is pivotable between the sidewalls. Each of a pair of latch pins extends from an associated opposite end of the tailgate proximate a top of the tailgate. Each latch pin engages an associated sidewall holding the tailgate in a static position. Each of the opposite ends of the tailgate is positioned in spaced relationship to an associated one of the sidewalls wherein the tailgate is pivotable inwardly towards the bed. |
| US09327768B2 |
Roof panel to body side tether
A vehicle having a roof panel connectedly extending inwardly from a body structure and a tether connectedly extending between the roof panel and body structure. The vehicle may be a pickup truck having a side body structure with an aluminum alloy internal panel and roof panel connected together to make up a portion of a passenger compartment of a cab. The tether assembly may have a mounting component adhesively connected to the roof panel and a tether rope connected to the mounting component and to the internal panel. The mounting component of the tether assembly may be taped to the roof panel. The mounting component may have a heat curing adhesive. The connector of the tether assembly may be fastened to the side body structure using a threaded fastener. The heat curing adhesive may be activated with an oven to secure the mounting component to the roof panel. |
| US09327764B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control apparatus that controls a vehicle provided with a steering force applying device capable of applying steering force to induce a change in a steering angle of a steered wheel to the steered wheel, includes a difference detecting device that detects a positional difference that determines a relative positional relationship between a target running path to be maintained and the vehicle; a determining device that determines a control amount of the steering force applying device based on the detected positional difference; a controller that maintains a running path of the vehicle on the target running path by controlling the steering force applying device according to the determined control amount; a steering input detecting device that detects a steering input to a steering input device by a driver; and a correcting device that corrects a determining reference of the control amount of the steering force applying device such that, when a steering input is detected while the running path is maintained on the target running path, this steering input is reflected. |
| US09327763B2 |
Safety device on a vehicle, and associated vehicle
A safety device on a vehicle includes a cable system provided for each one of front wheels of the vehicle, the cable system including a traction cable fastened on a first fastening point on a component of the vehicle body and on a second fastening point on one of the front wheels, at least one deflector arranged between the first and second fastening points, and a self-inhibiting device which includes a cable slack and a lock, wherein in a deactivated state of the cable system the lock releases the cable slack to permit a steering movement of the front wheel, and in an activated state locks the cable slack so that in case of a frontal collision a penetrating obstacle actuates the traction cable in dependence on an overlap of the frontal collision, thereby pivoting the affected front wheel from a starting position into a protective position in which the front wheel is turned with its outside in the direction of the obstacle and with its inside in the direction of an end wall of the vehicle body. |
| US09327762B2 |
Electric power steering systems with improved road feel
A method is provided for controlling a motor drive torque in an EPS system having a motor and a steering assembly. The method includes receiving a torque signal from the steering assembly; processing the torque signal in accordance with a steering perception program to produce a motor control signal; and controlling the motor drive torque based on the motor control signal. |
| US09327761B2 |
Electric power steering apparatus
An electric power steering apparatus including: a steering angle control section that calculates a motor current command value and a switching section that inputs the motor current command value to switch. The steering angle control section has a feedback control section that generates a feedback control current command value; an SAT compensating section that generates an SAT compensation current command value; and an output section that generates the motor current command value from the feedback control current command value and the SAT compensation current command value. The switching section is switched depending on a switching command of an automatic steering mode and a manual steering mode, a motor is drive-controlled based on the motor current command value in the automatic steering mode. |
| US09327760B2 |
Electric power steering system
There is provided an electric power steering system that makes it possible to improve the driver's steering feel, and that includes a controller that controls driving of a motor. The controller computes a first assist component based on a steering torque. The controller computes a torque command value based on a basic drive torque that is the sum of the steering torque and the first assist component, and computes an assist compensation component through feedback control based on the torque command value. The controller computes a steered angle command value based on a value obtained by adding the assist compensation component to the basic drive torque, and computes a second assist component through feedback control based on the steered angle command value. The controller controls driving of the motor based on an assist command value that is the sum of the first assist component and the second assist component. |
| US09327758B2 |
Steering apparatus
A steering apparatus includes a motor, a rack shaft, a belt transmission mechanism that is provided with a drive pulley connected to the motor, a driven pulley, and a belt wrapped around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, and a converting member that is provided to extend along an axial direction of the rack shaft and that converts a rotational force of the driven pulley into a movement force in the axial direction of the rack shaft. The driven pulley is fastened and fixed to the converting member by a bolt, and the steering apparatus further includes a retaining member that prevents detachment of the bolt by restricting movement of a head of the bolt. |
| US09327757B2 |
Energy-absorbing deformable tube
An energy-absorbing deformable tube having a first end, a second end, and a reduced portion there between, a proximate tube portion between the reduced portion and the first end and a distal tube portion between the reduced portion and the second end, where a first cross section dimension in the reduced portion is smaller than a corresponding second cross section dimension in the proximal tube portion, distal tube portion, or both, and a cover spanning the reduced portion connected to the proximal tube portion and the distal tube portion, the cover provided over at least a portion of the reduced portion, the distal tube portion or the proximal tube portion or both moves relative to the cover after the deformable tube receives an axial force exceeding a predetermined threshold value. |
| US09327755B2 |
Steering device
A steering device includes: a steering shaft and a column jacket that are telescopically adjustable in an axial direction; a lock member that advances to an advance position at which the lock member is engaged with one of holes of a lock plate and that retreats to a retreat position at which the lock member is disengaged from the hole of the lock plate; an operation member that is mechanically separated from the lock member; a biasing member that constantly biases the lock member toward the advance position; and a transmission member that moves the lock member to the retreat position against a biasing force of the biasing member in accordance with operation of the operation member. |
| US09327753B2 |
Wheel assembly and stroller having the same
A wheel assembly includes a bottom base fixed with an axle, a wheel assembled to a bottom end of the bottom base, and a mounting base fixed with a mounting sleeve. The axle protrudes out of a top end of the bottom base, and is inserted into the mounting sleeve to assemble the bottom base to the mounting base. A resilient buffering member is sleeved on the axle and is clamped between the mounting sleeve and the bottom base. The resilient buffering member has at least one protruding portion that projects downward from a bottom surface thereof and that abuts against the bottom base. |
| US09327752B2 |
Device for fitting seats and the like to the chassis of baby carriages
The object of this patent is a device for fitting seats to the chassis of baby carriages. It comprises an anchoring mechanism at each side of the seat for securing the seat in corresponding recipient elements on the chassis of the baby carriage, characterized in that the recipient element is composed of a junction box into which the anchoring mechanism fits. This box rotates around a transverse shaft and has means to limit said rotation. The device can incorporate seats requiring a specific inclination for correct folding. |
| US09327751B2 |
Assemblies and methods for handling, transporting and/or positioning component parts
Assemblies and methods for the handling, transporting and/or positioning component parts include a jig assembly for supporting a component part is provided with an elongate spar assembly, a plurality of rib assemblies attached to the spar, and a plurality of tensionable strap assemblies operatively associated with the rib assemblies for capturing and holding the component part against the rib assemblies. The strap assemblies may include a strap ratchet mechanism and a strap, so that operation of the strap ratchet mechanism allows strap slack to be removed thereby tensioning the strap. The jig assembly may be positioned and oriented by suspension cables and a hoist mechanism to allow it to be removably connected to a moveable transport dolly. |
| US09327750B2 |
Stroller frame and stroller therewith
The present invention provides a stroller frame adapted for a stroller and the stroller with the stroller frame. The stroller frame includes a handle, a front foot pivoted to the handle, a bottom pipe pivoted to the front foot, and a linking mechanism pivoted with the handle, the front foot and the bottom pipe. Thus, the present invention provides the stroller frame and the stroller therewith capable of being folded easily and with simple structure. |
| US09327746B2 |
Roll-out cart with lid latch
The present invention relates to a residential-sized waste disposal roll-out cart that includes a latch that automatically latches a lid in the fully opened position with the lid in close proximity to the side of the bin. When the bin is tilted on to the wheels to be rolled, the lid remains in close proximity to the side of the bin, rather than hanging down towards the ground. In this way, the lid remains out of the space where a user might step. A lid reinforcement structure may be used to increase the strength and wear of the lid where it engages the latch. |
| US09327744B2 |
System and method for early train detection
Train detection security system and method for detecting a moving train are provided. The train detection security system includes one or more sensor units fixed to a rail of a rail track. The sensor units are arranged for detecting a first signal induced by a moving train and propagated through the rail. The system further includes a control unit including a signal processor arranged for receiving first sensor output signals representing the first signals from each of the one or more sensor units, processing the first sensor output signals and generating a train warning signal representing characteristics of the moving train based on envelope characteristics of the first sensor output signals. |
| US09327738B2 |
Brake control device for a brake system of a rail vehicle, brake system, rail vehicle and method for operating a brake control device
A brake control device for a brake system of a rail vehicle, wherein the brake control device detects strain during a braking process on at least one friction brake device actuated during the braking process, the brake control device further stores wear data based on the detected strain in a memory device. Also disclosed is a brake system for a rail vehicle having such a brake control device, a rail vehicle having such a brake system and/or such a brake control device, and a method for operating a brake control device for a brake system of a rail vehicle. |
| US09327737B2 |
Railcar bogie
A plate spring bogie includes: a cross beam supporting a carbody of a railcar; a pair of front and rear axles sandwiching and respectively arranged in front of and behind the cross beam in a railcar longitudinal direction to extend in a railcar width direction; bearings respectively provided at both railcar width direction sides of each of the axles and rotatably supporting the axles; axle boxes respectively accommodating the bearings; plate springs extending in the railcar longitudinal direction to respectively support both railcar width direction end portions of the cross beam and each including both railcar longitudinal direction end portions respectively supported by the axle boxes; and an auxiliary supporting mechanism supporting the railcar width direction end portion of the cross beam in a case where the railcar width direction end portion of the cross beam is displaced downward beyond a predetermined elastic deformation range of the plate spring. |
| US09327736B2 |
Method for manufacturing vehicle body frame
A method of manufacturing a vehicle body frame including a roof structure, side structures that face each other, and a floor structure is provided. The method includes a primary joining step of butt-joining only a first set of face plates among inner face plates and outer face plates of a plurality of panel boards that form the side structures, and manufacturing intermediate bodies of the side structures; a structure joining step of joining the roof structure, the floor structure, and the intermediate bodies; and a secondary joining step of joining, after the structure joining step, a second set of face plates among the inner face plates and the outer face plates of the plurality of panel boards that form the intermediate bodies to complete the side structures. |
| US09327734B2 |
Inferring state of traffic signal and other aspects of a vehicle's environment based on surrogate data
A vehicle configured to operate in an autonomous mode can obtain sensor data from one or more sensors observing one or more aspects of an environment of the vehicle. At least one aspect of the environment of the vehicle that is not observed by the one or more sensors could be inferred based on the sensor data. The vehicle could be controlled in the autonomous mode based on the at least one inferred aspect of the environment of the vehicle. |
| US09327733B2 |
Method of controlling a vehicle during a clutch-to-clutch power upshift of a transmission
A method of controlling a clutch-to-clutch power-on upshift of a transmission includes defining a possible engine torque as a latched possible engine torque value. An on-coming clutch torque phase target value is defined as a latched on-coming clutch torque value, and held constant until a final ramp. A commanded engine torque is reduced and maintained to a maximum torque reduction value until a shift completion ratio is achieved. The commanded engine torque is increased until the commanded engine torque is equal to a restore ramp target value. Both the on-coming clutch torque and the commanded engine torque are simultaneously increased at a final ramp rate, such that the increase in the on-coming clutch torque parallels the increase in the commanded engine torque, until an actual engine torque is substantially equal to the possible engine torque, to complete the shift. |
| US09327719B2 |
Method for braking a vehicle
A method for braking a vehicle driving forward towards stop. The vehicle has a propulsion system including a combustion engine with an output shaft (2a), a gearbox (3) with an input shaft (3a), an electric machine (9) comprising a stator and a rotor, and a planetary gear comprising a sun gear (10), a ring gear (11) and a planet wheel carrier (12). When braking the vehicle, a reverse gear of the gearbox is engaged and the electric machine is controlled to apply brake torque requested to the input shaft of the gearbox. |
| US09327718B2 |
Hybrid vehicle control apparatus
A hybrid vehicle control apparatus configured to control a hybrid vehicle having an engine, a first electrical rotating machine, a second electrical rotating machine, a power supply, and an engagement mechanism, is provided with: a specifying device configured to specify a state of the power supply; and a controlling device configured to select and perform one control on the basis of the specified state of the power supply and required torque of engine brake, from among a plurality of controls including (1) first control in which the engagement mechanism is controlled to be in a disengaged state and the first electrical rotating machine is controlled according to the required torque of the engine brake and (2) second control in which the engagement mechanism is set to be in an engaged state and the second electrical rotating machine is controlled according to the required torque, if the engine brake is required. |
| US09327717B2 |
Methods and systems for providing uniform driveline braking
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, negative torque of an electric machine is adjusted to mimic negative torque of an engine during engine braking so that the vehicle may transition from regenerative braking to engine braking in a seamless manner. |
| US09327716B2 |
Method for controlling a drive system of a vehicle, a drive system, a computer program, a computer program product and a vehicle
A method for controlling a drive system of a vehicle, the drive system including a combustion engine with an output shaft, a gearbox with an input shaft, an electrical machine including a stator and a rotor, and a planetary gear with a sun gear, a ring gear and a planet wheel carrier. The combustion engine may be active or inactive. A braking device may be active or passive. The planetary gear may be released or locked. The method includes arranging the planetary gear in the released state, the combustion engine in inactive state, the braking device in active state, and, when information on a requested torque for the operation of the vehicle is received, controlling the electrical machine to provide the requested torque with the combustion engine inactive, the braking device active and the planetary gear released. |
| US09327714B2 |
Method for simultaneous control of torque from combustion engine and electric machine in a hybrid vehicle
A method for driving a vehicle having a propulsion system comprising a combustion engine with an output shaft, a gearbox with an input shaft, an electric machine comprising a stator and a rotor, and a planetary gear comprising a sun gear, a ring gear and a planet wheel carrier. The vehicle is driven with the members of the planetary gear interlocked. The planetary gear is brought to the releasing position by controlling the torque of the electric machine and of the combustion engine towards torque balance in the planetary gear. |
| US09327713B2 |
Hybrid drive of a motor vehicle and method for controlling same
A hybrid drive of a motor vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine with a drive shaft, an electric machine having a rotor and being operable as a motor and as a generator, and a multistage conventional gearbox with two coaxially arranged input shafts and a common output shaft. The first input shaft is arranged centrally within the second input shaft which is embodied as a hollow shaft. The first input shaft can be connected to the drive shaft of the internal combustion engine via an assigned clutch; the second input shaft has a drive connection to the rotor of the electric machine; and the two input shafts can be selectively placed in a drive connection with the output shaft via a plurality of gearwheel sets with a different transmission ratio and a shiftable speed clutch. |
| US09327709B2 |
Cancelling creep torque in a hybrid vehicle
A hybrid vehicle includes an engine and an electric machine, both capable of propelling the vehicle. The electric machine provides creep torque to propel the vehicle at a slow speed or hold the vehicle when on an incline. At least one controller is programmed to cancel or otherwise inhibit the electric machine from generating the creep torque in response to a brake torque or brake torque request exceeding a calibratible threshold. The calibratible threshold varies based upon vehicle incline, vehicle mass, and/or vehicle speed. |
| US09327706B2 |
Systems and methods for improving engine starting
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is rotated to increase pressure within a fuel rail. The engine is rotated without combusting air and fuel within the engine. |
| US09327703B2 |
Tactile based performance enhancement system
A system is disclosed for communicating tactile messages to a user, such as a racecar driver, yacht crewmember, or other athlete. The system can include a tactile vest having tactile activators for conveying tactile messages to the user, including real time messages for helping the user assess and improve physical performance. The messages may be generated based on various types of sensor data, including, for example, data collected by vehicle sensors of a racecar or yacht. |
| US09327699B2 |
Method for reducing reverse vehicle stopping distance using brake pre-charge
An automatic braking system for a vehicle is disclosed and includes an electronic brake system capable of applying wheel brakes to decelerate the vehicle and a controller. The controller includes instructions for maintaining the electronic brake system in a pre-charge condition when the vehicle is operating in a reverse gear, and applying the wheel brakes independent of a driver input. |
| US09327697B2 |
Braking device
A first slave piston and a second slave piston are disposed in tandem in series within a cylinder body, and the pistons are arranged so that part of the shaft section of the second slave piston overlaps with the inner periphery of an opening section provided in the backward side, in the displacement direction, of the first slave piston. A long hole extending along the axial direction of the second slave piston is provided in the shaft section, and a connection pin which regulates the initial position of the second slave piston is inserted into the long hole. |
| US09327696B2 |
Hydraulic braking system
A hydraulic braking system has a brake actuator including hydraulic pumps that generate a W/C pressure by sucking and discharging a brake fluid from a master reservoir, and suck the brake fluid discharged from the W/C side for decompressing a W/C pressure during anti-lock braking. Further, open-when-self-priming valves that suck the brake fluid by themselves from the master reservoir in the hydraulic pumps are provided. Further, an accumulator is provided in a pipe connecting the hydraulic pumps and the W/C, and an accumulation to the accumulator is performed by the hydraulic pumps. Then, communication and cut-off of a pipe connected to the accumulator are controlled by lower limit indicating valves. |
| US09327695B2 |
Method and device for the electronic control of the brake force distribution according to the differential slip
A method and device for the electronic control of the brake force distribution according to a differential slip or differential speed between at least one wheel of the front axle and at least one wheel of the rear axle of a vehicle, in which, when a differential slip threshold value or a differential speed threshold value is exceeded by the differential slip or the differential speed, the brake pressure at the rear axle is limited, characterized in that the differential slip threshold value or the differential speed threshold value is determined according to the braking request. |
| US09327693B2 |
Rear collision avoidance system for vehicle
A collision avoidance system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of and rearward of the vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera. Responsive to image processing of captured image data, the collision avoidance system is operable to determine an approach of a vehicle rearward of the vehicle and to determine an excitation level depending on a difference between the speed of the approaching vehicle and the speed of the equipped vehicle and a distance between the approaching vehicle and the equipped vehicle. Responsive to the determined excitation level, the collision avoidance system may provide an alert to the driver of one or both vehicles, prepare for impact, control a vehicle braking system, vehicle steering system and/or vehicle acceleration system and/or communicate information to the approaching vehicle via a telematics system. |
| US09327685B1 |
Wireless vehicle anti-theft surveillance system
A vehicle anti-theft system to sense the presence of an intruder in proximity to a vehicle via motion sensors which activates one or more cameras and sends real-time video to a remote location accessible by a user to monitor their vehicle. |
| US09327684B2 |
Warning of danger of unauthorized access to a parked vehicle
The invention concerns a process and assistance system for warning of an unauthorized access to a parked vehicle. The process includes a first step for providing a communication as to whether the vehicle is at least partially unlocked. In a second step, in the case of an affirmative communication, the transmission of the current location of the vehicle takes place. In a third step, a comparison is made between the current location with at least one predetermined home location. In a fourth step, in the case in which the current location does not correspond with at least one home location, a wireless transmission of a warning signal to a mobile unit is given. In a fifth step, following the receipt of the warning signal by the mobile unit, a warning that is perceptible optically and/or acoustically and/or haptically is undertaken. |
| US09327682B2 |
Safety belt system for vehicle seats
Disclosed is a safety belt system for vehicle seats, including: a vehicle seat part which includes a seat portion, and a backrest; a safety belt which includes a shoulder belt, and a waist belt, and restricts a body of an occupant; a headrest which is connected with the backrest by a rotation shaft, and protects a face or neck region of the occupant from the shoulder belt using a cushion having both convex sides; a sensor which senses impact of the vehicle; and a rotation locking unit which prevents the headrest from being rotated when the sensor senses an accident signal that is equal to or greater than a predetermined output. |
| US09327680B2 |
Seat belt retractor
A seat belt retractor (10) comprises a frame (12), a belt reel (14) which is rotatably mounted in the frame (12), and a blocking pawl (22) which is provided at the belt reel (14) and is capable of engaging with a blocking teeth system (20). The blocking teeth system (20) is provided at a blocking ring (18) which is mounted at the frame (14) in a rotationally limited manner. |
| US09327679B2 |
Safety belt buffering device and vehicle safety seat having the safety belt buffering device
A safety belt buffering device and a related vehicle safety seat are provided. The safety belt buffering device is applied to a shoulder belt. The safety belt buffering device includes a buffering component, a blocking component and an actuating component. The buffering component includes an accommodating space, and the accommodating space is formed through the buffering component. The blocking component is disposed inside the accommodating space. The actuating component is disposed on the shoulder belt. The shoulder belt movably passes through the accommodating space. The actuating component is driven to move into the accommodating space to contact the blocking component when the shoulder belt is pulled by external impact, and the blocking component is structurally deformed to reduce the external impact. The present invention can obviously decrease the impact energy transmitted from the vehicle safety seat to the passenger, so as to protect safety of the passenger. |
| US09327678B1 |
Methods and apparatus for restraining vehicular passengers with assembly including feedback sensor
A vehicular seat belt assembly includes a pair of lateral webbing strips that extend laterally across the passenger's lap, proximal ends being manually connectable and dis-connectable from each other. A vertically extending webbing strip includes a pair of upper body strips that are configured to contact opposite sides of a front of the passenger's upper body. A sensor is configured to provide data indicative of whether the proximal ends of the pair of lateral webbing strips are connected together. A harness assembly includes a harness webbing that is attached to one of the pair of lateral webbing strips, and a wire harness that is connectable to the sensor, the wire harness extending along the harness webbing. |
| US09327677B2 |
Arrangement comprising a pyrotechnical device and a first mechanical structure
The present disclosure relates to an arrangement comprising a pyrotechnical device and a first mechanical structure. The pyrotechnical device is adapted to, directly, or indirectly, influence the first mechanical structure at a first location, such that the first mechanical structure is exposed to a deformation and/or a displacement. The deformation and/or displacement of the first mechanical structure at the first location is adapted to at a second location, being different from the first location, change a functional mode of the first mechanical structure and/or of a second mechanical structure connected to the first mechanical structure by means of direct mechanical influence. The disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising such an arrangement. |
| US09327676B1 |
Safety mechanism of vehicle and deployment method thereof
A method for deploying a safety mechanism of a vehicle includes detecting an object or person within a predetermined vicinity of the vehicle, transitioning a transitioning assembly of the safety mechanism from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation when an object or person is detected within the predetermined vicinity, detecting whether the object or person enters into a danger zone in front of a rear wheel of the vehicle, deploying a first airbag in front of the rear wheel of the vehicle when the object or person enters into the space in front of the rear wheel, and deploying a second airbag and extending a blocking plate in front of the rear wheel of the vehicle. The second airbag is positioned in front of the blocking plate and causes the blocking plate to extend. |
| US09327672B1 |
Active bolster with bladder member hot welded to reaction plate
An active bolster for an automotive vehicle includes a plastic-molded trim wall that deploys outwardly during a crash. A plastic-molded reaction plate is mounted as a deployment base. A plastic-molded bladder member is joined around a substantially sealed perimeter with the trim wall to form an inflatable bladder. The bladder member includes at least one substantially circumferential pleated baffle around a central attachment region. The central attachment region includes an attachment boss projecting toward an attachment pad on the reaction plate to form a hot weld. The attachment boss has an arched cross section defining a weld surface with an apex. The weld surface is hot welded to the attachment pad such that the apex makes first contact with the attachment pad, wherein compression of the bladder member with the reaction plate creates a contact edge moving radially outward from the apex to expel gas from the hot weld. |
| US09327668B1 |
Corrugated weld seam for active bolster
An active bolster is provided for an interior trim surface of an automotive vehicle. A plastic-molded outer trim panel has a welding track on an inside surface. A plastic-molded expandable bladder member has a central attachment section configured to attach to a support structure of the vehicle, a welding flange along a peripheral edge with a first surface facing the trim panel inside surface and a second opposed surface, and a pleated region between the central attachment section and the welding flange. The welding track and the welding flange are joined by a closed-loop hot weld seam to form a sealed chamber. The welding track and welding flange comprise complementary surfaces having a plurality of corrugations making the weld seam at least partially shaped as an undulating ribbon. As a result, a majority of the forces on the weld seam during inflation are in shear instead of peel. |
| US09327667B1 |
Active bolster with supplemental bracing
An active bolster mounts at an interior trim surface of a passenger compartment. A plastic-molded front wall deploys to receive an impacting passenger in the passenger compartment. A plastic-molded back wall is joined around a substantially sealed perimeter with the front wall to form an inflatable bladder, wherein the back wall includes at least one substantially circumferential pleated baffle for unfolding during inflation of the bladder to deploy the front wall. An inflator delivers an inflation gas into the inflatable bladder in response to a crash event of the vehicle. An absorber member is disposed along the front wall in the bladder prior to inflation and is configured to deploy transversely to the front wall and into fixed abutment with the back wall upon inflation of the bladder to mechanically resist post-inflation movement of the front wall toward the back wall and to dissipate energy of the impacting passenger. |
| US09327666B2 |
Passive structural design that improves impact signal during side impact
A vehicle includes a floor structure and one or more tubular rocker structures. Each rocker structure includes an outer cladding and/or an inner structure extending across an interior space of the rocker structure. At least one acceleration sensor is connected to a central portion of the floor structure to detect acceleration resulting from a crash event. The vehicle may also include pressure sensors that detect changes in pressure in the door cavities that result from side impacts. The cladding and/or inner structure of the rockers reduce the time required to detect acceleration due to a side impact on the rocker structures. |
| US09327658B2 |
Power conversion device in electric vehicle
A power conversion device in an electric vehicle that uses a short-circuit capacitor and is capable of detecting a short circuit of the capacitor by using a simple structure. The power conversion device includes an inductor connected on a main battery side with a switching member provided between the inductor and a power line. The power line connects a first capacitor and a second capacitor as well as an electric load in parallel. A controller is provided for controlling the on/off of the switching member. The first capacitor and the second capacitor are each a small capacitor configured to be short-circuited upon application of an excess voltage. The power conversion device is provided with a detection member for detecting a short circuit of any one of the first capacitor and the second capacitor. The detection member is connected in series to the first capacitor and the second capacitor. |
| US09327657B2 |
Bus bar module, vehicle power source apparatus, and vehicle
A bus bar module has a bus bar housing portion housing a plurality of bus bars placed side by side in a first direction, and a plurality of voltage detecting lines extending in the first direction and each connected electrically to a different one of the bus bars through a conductive member. The plurality of voltage detecting lines are placed adjacently to the bus bar housing portion and are placed diagonally in a second direction inclined relative to an in-plane direction including the bus bar such that a first region in the plurality of voltage detecting lines separate from the bus bar housing portion is located below a second region in the plurality of voltage detecting lines closer to the bus bar housing portion. |
| US09327656B2 |
Vehicle interior material
The present invention discloses a vehicle interior material that is integrally formed, the vehicle interior material comprising an impact absorbing rib that is extended from a counter surface facing a vehicle body panel, an insertion portion that is inserted into a hole formed on the vehicle body panel; and a base portion that has a thick portion that is thicker than the impact absorbing rib, is extended from the counter surface, and is integrated with the insertion portion at a tip portion of the base portion. |
| US09327653B2 |
Roof rail for a motor vehicle
A roof rail (1) for a motor vehicle, having at least one rack bar (3) and having at least one support element (24) which is fixed to the rack bar (3) for bridging a spacing which is formed between the rack bar (3) and the roof of the motor vehicle and for fixing the roof rail (1) to the roof of the motor vehicle, and having at least one cover (11) for the support element (24), wherein the rack bar (3), support element (24) and cover (11) are formed as separate components. There is provision for at least one end region (6) of the rack bar (3) to be in the form of a bent portion (7) whose front end (8) forms a roof application end (9), for the support element (24) to be in the form of an extrusion component (56) and for the support element (24) and cover (11) to be located at least partially in the region of the bent portion (7). |
| US09327648B2 |
Rearview assembly with exposed carrier plate
A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a rearview device having a peripheral edge. A carrier plate is operably coupled to the rearview device. The carrier plate includes a peripheral wall with a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge is substantially aligned with the peripheral edge of the rearview device. A housing includes a forward lip configured to abut the rearward edge of the peripheral wall to provide a substantially smooth exterior transition from the housing to the peripheral wall to the rearview device. |
| US09327646B2 |
System and method of illumination expression of head up display for vehicle
A system and method for illumination brightness of a head up display for a vehicle are provided. The method includes turning on, by a controller, the vehicle and the head up display and determining whether an auto light is operated. The head up display is illuminated when the auto light is normally operated. The controller determines whether a tail lamp mounted within the vehicle is operated when the auto light is abnormally operated. The head up display is illuminated as a night condition when an exterior night condition is detected and the tail lamp is normally operated. Additionally, the controller determines whether a tail switch is operated when the tail lamp is abnormally operated. The head up display is illuminated as a daytime condition when an exterior daytime condition is detected and the tail switch is abnormally operated. |
| US09327642B2 |
Deceleration-triggered LED stop lamp
A deceleration-triggered stop lamp installable into for vehicles includes a support frame to which is mounted: a plurality of LEDs; a deceleration sensor; microcontroller; an energy storage component; and power circuitry configured to detect when the vehicle brake pedal has been depressed and to divert power from the vehicles power system to charge the energy storage component. In the event the vehicle decelerates at a rate greater than a predefined threshold, the power circuitry is configured to illuminate the LEDs with power from the energy storage component. |
| US09327640B2 |
LED fog lamp
A fog lamp for use in an automobile includes a plurality of reflectors each sharing a common focus point, a light emitting diode array positioned at the common focus point, and a circular, non-optic window. The window fits through a standard-sized opening in an automobile fascia substantially two inches in diameter. The reflectors include a central reflector, a pair of lateral reflectors surrounding the central reflector and angled toward a center axis of the fog lamp, and a pair of converging reflectors surrounding the lateral reflectors and angled more sharply toward the center axis of the fog lamp. The central reflector and lateral reflectors produce beams of reflected light through the outer circumference of the window. The converging reflectors produce beams of reflected light converging at a secondary focus point within the fog lamp and transmitting through the window. |
| US09327635B2 |
Turn indicator switch with electromagnetic latching device
A switch for activating the turn signals (blinkers) of a vehicle is actuated by a lever movable from a central position in opposite first and second directions to respective first and second switching positions. A first electromagnet is located such that movement of the lever to the first switching position brings a portion of the lever closer thereto. A second electromagnet is located such that movement of the lever to the second switching position brings the portion of the lever closer thereto. A control unit controls energization of the first and second electromagnets in a manner to attract and/or repel the lever to alternatively: a) hold the lever in the first switching position; b) hold the lever in the second switching position; and c) release the lever to return to the central position from the first switching position and from the second switching position. |
| US09327622B2 |
Load transfer structure against side impact
A load transfer structure includes a seatback frame, and a load receiving member disposed on the seatback frame to contact with a side wall of a vehicle body when the side wall is moved toward a vehicle cabin by a side impact. The load receiving member includes a horizontal portion extending laterally, an inclined portion extended obliquely outward and upward from an outer end of the horizontal portion, and a curved portion provided between the horizontal portion and the inclined portion and having inner and outer concave edges. A bisector of an angle between straight edges continued from both ends of the outer concave edge and a bisector of an angle between straight edges continued from both ends of the inner concave edge intersect with each other in the curved portion. Accordingly, an absorbed energy amount by the load receiving member increases. |
| US09327616B2 |
Vehicle seat sliding apparatus
A vehicle seat sliding apparatus includes: a first rail fixed to one of a vehicle floor and a seat and having first vertical wall portions, a first connection wall portion, and flanges; and a second rail fixed to the other one of the vehicle floor and the seat and having second vertical wall portions, a second connection wall portion, outward extending wall portions, and extending wall portions, wherein locking claws are aligned side by side at tip ends of the flanges of the first rail; the second rail is provided with through-holes; the vehicle seat sliding apparatus further includes, a locking member having locking portions, and a biasing member; and the outward extending wall portions are provided with flat portions. |
| US09327611B2 |
Temperature elevating apparatus of secondary battery and vehicle equipped with same
A temperature elevating apparatus of a secondary battery includes a ripple generator and a controller. Ripple generator is connected to secondary battery, and is configured to actively generate ripple current of a predetermined frequency in secondary battery. Controller controls ripple generator to elevate a temperature of the secondary battery by generating ripple current in secondary battery. Here, the predetermined frequency is set to be a frequency in a frequency region where an absolute value of an impedance of secondary battery relatively decreases based on frequency characteristics of the impedance of secondary battery. |
| US09327604B2 |
Electric vehicle control apparatus and electric vehicle
According to one embodiment, an electric vehicle control apparatus is provided with a converter having a diode and a switching device which convert an AC voltage or a DC voltage supplied from an input side into a DC voltage, whose output side is connected to a main motor through an inverter, a battery connected to the converter through a reactor, to provide a power source for the main motor, and a boosting chopper circuit composed the diode and the switching device which the converter has, so as to boost a voltage of the battery. |
| US09327603B2 |
Vehicle equipped with regenerative generator
A vehicle includes a power storage unit, a regenerative generator, and an electronic control unit. The regenerative generator is connected to the power storage unit and is configured to perform regenerative power generation. The electronic control unit is configured to perform regeneration amount enlargement control in which positions of stopping and deceleration of the vehicle by input of driver's operations are predicted or set based on route information, regenerative power generation by the regenerative generator is controlled, and a regeneration power amount charged into the power storage unit is enlarged. The electronic control unit is configured to restrict the regeneration amount enlargement control when executing a predetermined vehicle speed adjustment mode by comparison with when the predetermined vehicle speed adjustment mode is not selected, the vehicle running with automatic adjustment of vehicle speed in the predetermined vehicle speed adjustment mode selected by intentional input from the driver. |
| US09327602B2 |
Inductively transferring electric energy to a vehicle using consecutive segments which are operated at the same time
A system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle, including an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring electric energy to a vehicle. The conductor arrangement includes a plurality of consecutive segments. Each segment is combined with an assigned controller adapted to control the operation of the segment independently of the other segments. The controllers of at least two consecutive segments are connected to each other and/or to a central controlling device so that the at least two consecutive segments can operate at the same time. Each segment includes at least three alternating current lines for carrying phases of a multi-phase alternating current. The consecutive segments are electrically connected in parallel to each other to a current supply. The alternating current lines of each segment include a plurality of sections which extend transversely to the direction of travel of the vehicle. |
| US09327601B2 |
High-voltage interlock loop (“HVIL”) switch having a reed relay
A high-voltage (“HV”) system for a vehicle is provided, and includes a HV source providing HV power, a low-voltage source, a high-voltage interlock loop (“HVIL”) switch, and at least one control module. The low-voltage source provides a low-voltage power that is less than the HV power. The HVIL switch is in communication with the low-voltage source. The HVIL switch includes a reed relay and a magnetic element. The magnetic element is selectively positioned within an actuation distance from the reed relay. The HVIL switch is in a closed circuit condition when the magnetic element is positioned within the actuation distance from the reed relay, and is in an open circuit condition when the magnetic element is positioned outside of the actuation distance from the reed relay. The at least one control module is in communication with and monitors the HVIL switch. |
| US09327600B1 |
Aircraft utilities and power distribution system
The present example provides aircraft integrated aircraft utility management and power distribution systems. Included are three exemplary implementations of aircraft power management systems (a DC power distribution system, a utility management system, and a combined system) that may utilize the like architecture, technologies, and components advantageously. A DC power distribution system can include two parts: primary DC power distribution and secondary DC power distribution systems. The utility management system integrates aircraft sub functions and utilities into one fault tolerant system. The systems described makes use of secondary power distribution units of a modularized design, including standard I/O modules, power modules, and aircraft computing modules. |
| US09327598B1 |
Multi-speed transmission with mechanical on-off clutch
A transmission has four planetary gear sets, four interconnecting members and six torque-transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable in different combinations of four to establish ten forward speed ratios. One of the six torque-transmitting mechanisms is a mechanical on-off clutch that engages to prevent rotation of a first member of a first of the planetary gear sets rotates in a first direction, and freewheels when the first member rotates in an opposing second direction. When engaged, the first member is grounded to a stationary member. |
| US09327596B2 |
Fuel tank wave catcher
A fuel tank for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. In one example approach, a fuel tank for a vehicle comprises a wave catcher extending through an interior of the fuel tank and coupled to a front wall and a first side wall of the fuel tank. |
| US09327595B2 |
Fixing structure of resin tank
A fixing structure of a resin tank for stably keeping the resin tank being fixed includes: a first holder having a predetermined length and being disposed corresponding to a pressed portion of a resin tank; a biasing member that is disposed in the first holder; a pressing member that is supported by the first holder and projects toward the pressed portion by a biasing force of the biasing member; and a pair of rods respectively having first ends attached to both ends of the first holder in a longitudinal direction and second ends attached to a frame. |
| US09327594B2 |
Access system for vehicle energy storage device with magnetic sensor to detect access door position
An access system for a vehicle energy storage device includes a housing and an access port in the housing configured for operative communication with the energy storage device. An access door is operatively connected to the housing and is movable between a closed position in which the access door closes the housing, and an open position in which the access door opens the housing. The access door prevents access to the access port in the closed position and permits access to the access port in the open position. A magnet is operatively connected to one of the housing and the access door. A magnetic sensor is operatively connected to the other one of the housing and the access door and detects the proximity of the magnet relative to the sensor. The sensor is operable to provide a signal indicative of whether the access door is in the closed position. |
| US09327591B2 |
Electrically powered vehicle and method for controlling same
The SOC of a power storage device provided in an electrically powered vehicle is controlled not to fall out of a SOC control range. When a SOC estimate value reaches a control lower limit value during vehicle traveling, a power generating structure provided in the vehicle starts to charge the power storage device. In the case of low temperature and/or deterioration of the power storage device, i.e., in the case where decrease of performance of the power storage device is concerned, the control lower limit value is increased as compared with that in a normal state. As a result, decrease of driveability and decrease of startability of an engine in the hybrid vehicle, both otherwise caused by insufficient output electric power from the power storage device, can be avoided. |
| US09327587B2 |
Off-highway recreational vehicle
A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel. |
| US09327579B2 |
Vehicle engine warm-up apparatus
A vehicle engine warm-up apparatus includes a coolant temperature sensor, an intake temperature sensor, an air intake heater, a heating system and a controller. The intake temperature sensor measures a temperature of combustion air entering the engine. The coolant temperature sensor measures a temperature of engine coolant. The air intake heater is configured to heat the combustion air. The controller is operably coupled to the coolant temperature sensor, the intake temperature sensor and the air intake heater. The controller is configured to operate the air intake heater with the vehicle engine running to increase a rate of heating of the coolant by the engine to more rapidly make heat available to the heating system in response to determining that the air intake temperature is below a first temperature threshold and the coolant temperature is below a second temperature threshold. |
| US09327576B2 |
Valve for a vehicle suspension system
A valve assembly for a suspension system includes a housing including a first port, a second port, and a third port, the housing defining a first flow path extending between the third port and the first port and a second flow path extending between the third port and the second port. The valve assembly further includes a first check valve having a first crack pressure positioned within the housing along the first flow path and a second check valve having a second crack pressure positioned within the housing along the second flow path. A difference between the first crack pressure and the second crack pressure provides a corresponding difference in pressures at the first port and the second port. |
| US09327575B2 |
Air spring for vehicle
An air spring for a vehicle may include a piston chamber with a bottom connected with an axle assembly to be able to move up/down, an air chamber with a top fixed to a car body and a bottom seated over a top of the piston chamber to be extendable and contractible by inflow/outflow of air, a piston positioned in the piston chamber, vertically dividing an internal space of the piston chamber into upper and lower internal spaces, and airtightly separating the upper internal space from the lower internal space, and an air control mechanism allowing air to flow into/out of the upper and lower internal spaces of the piston chamber and the internal space of the air chamber so that the piston chamber and the axle assembly are moved up/down with extension/contraction of the air chamber by the inflow/outflow of the air. |
| US09327574B2 |
Vehicle control device and vehicle control method
A vehicle control device includes a variable-damping-force shock absorber, a sprung vibration damping control device, an unsprung vibration damping control device, a driving state-determining device, a damping force distribution factor-calculating device, and a damping force control device that, when the driving state-determining device determines that the vehicle is traveling in a straight line, controls the damping force of the variable-damping-force shock absorber on the basis of a greater of an unsprung vibration damping control amount and a sprung vibration damping control amount, and that, when the driving state-determining device determines that the vehicle is turning, calculates the damping force control amount on the basis of an unsprung vibration damping control amount so as to maintain the damping force distribution factor, and controls the damping force of the variable-damping-force shock absorber on the basis of a greater of a calculated damping force control amount and the sprung vibration damping control amount. |
| US09327572B2 |
Air spring with a sensor arrangement
An air spring (100) for a vehicle is provided. The air spring comprises a first mounting element (110) for being fixed to a vehicle's chassis (210), a second mounting element (120) for being fixed to a movable part (220) of a vehicle being movable with respect to the chassis, a bellow (130) extending from the first mounting element to the second mounting element and including an air volume (140), and a sensor arrangement (150) being arranged within the air volume. The sensor arrangement is adapted for sensing at least one of a road condition, a vehicle condition and a pay load condition. |
| US09327570B2 |
Ball joint assembly for a control arm
The ball joint assembly includes a housing and a bearing which has an inner surface that extends between open ends and which presents a bearing surface that surrounds a generally spherically-shaped cavity. A stud is provided which has an outer surface with a generally ball-shaped portion that has at least two curved surfaces and at least two recessed surfaces. The bearing has a passage with a slots that extend from one of the ends to the cavity. The ball-shaped portion of the stud is insertable into the cavity of the bearing by aligning the curved surfaces of the stud with the slots of the passage. The stud is rotatable while the ball-shaped portion of the stud is positioned within the cavity to establish slidable contact between the curved surfaces of the stud and the bearing surface of the bearing to allow pivoting of the stud relative to the bearing. |
| US09327566B2 |
Ball mount for measuring tongue weight of a trailer
A ball mount for measuring tongue weight of a trailer is disclosed. The ball mount can comprise a ball portion for interfacing with a ball configured to couple with a tongue of a trailer, a hitch portion for interfacing with a hitch receiver associated with a vehicle, and a load measurement device associated with the hitch portion. The hitch portion can be configured to pivot relative to the hitch receiver about a fulcrum in response to a downward force on the ball, with the hitch receiver resisting rotation of the hitch portion about the fulcrum thereby inducing a load on the hitch portion. The load measurement device can be configured to determine a magnitude of the downward force on the ball based on the load on the hitch portion. |
| US09327560B2 |
Compact valve system for self-inflating tire
A tire having a tire cavity is disclosed, wherein the tire has a bi-directional pump assembly including a pump passageway having an inlet end and an outlet end, and being operative to allow a portion of the pump passageway near a tire footprint to substantially close and open the pump passageway. The tire includes a valve assembly having a valve housing, wherein a diaphragm is mounted in the valve housing forming an interior chamber, and wherein the diaphragm is responsive to the pressure of the tire cavity. The interior chamber has a first hole in fluid communication with the inlet end of the pump passageway, a second hole in fluid communication with the outlet end of the pump passageway, and a third hole in fluid communication with the outside air. The valve housing has a passageway in fluid communication with the tire cavity and the outlet end of the pump. The valve assembly further includes an inlet control valve having a valve bottom positioned over the third hole and operative to open and close the third hole to allow air to enter the system. The inlet control valve has a first end connected to the diaphragm, and a resilient member biases the inlet control valve into the open position. |
| US09327557B2 |
Off-road motorcycle tyre
A tyre for off-road motorcycles has a tread band provided with blocks, a carcass structure with crossed plies and at least one zero degree belt layer with limited angular extension, i.e., a zero degree belt layer which does not extend up to the axially outer edges of the tread band. |
| US09327555B2 |
Rubber article-reinforcing steel cord and pneumatic tire
Provided is a steel cord for reinforcing a rubber article, which has an improved durability against so-called cuts, such as notches and perforations, which are generated in the case of treading on an obtusely or sharply pointed projection, without decreasing the strength in the axial direction of the cord, and without increasing the thickness in the radial direction, namely without increasing the weight of a tire, as well as a tire using the steel cord for reinforcing a rubber article as a reinforcing material, especially a construction vehicle tire. Also provided is a steel cord for reinforcing rubber articles with a multi-twisted structure formed by twisting a plurality of sheath strands formed by twisting a plurality of wires around a core strand formed by twisting a plurality of wires, and the core strand being constituted of an at least three-layer-twisted structure formed by twisting core filaments and sheath filaments. The lowest tensile breaking strength of filament bs and the tensile breaking strength of steel cord Bc satisfy the relationship represented by the following formula: bs/Bc×100≧0.65. |
| US09327553B2 |
Mower with front caster wheel suspension
A lawn maintenance vehicle caster wheel assembly includes a suspension and a fork. The fork is rotatably connected to a structural member of the lawn maintenance vehicle. The caster wheel assembly also includes an arm connected to the fork, and the arm is rotatable about an arm axis. The caster wheel assembly further includes a caster wheel mounted to the arm and is rotatable about a wheel axis. A damping member is attached to the fork and the arm such that the caster wheel and the arm can rotate about the arm axis. |
| US09327549B2 |
Vehicle wheel rim
A vehicle wheel rim (1) having a wheel rim well (2) and having a wheel disk (16, 25, 37), wherein the wheel rim well (2) has a substantially axially extending region (3) and the wheel disk (16, 25, 37) has a substantially axially extending region (8, 9), wherein the wheel disk (16, 25, 37) and the wheel rim well (2) are connected to one another in the axially extending regions (3, 8, 9). |
| US09327547B2 |
Vehicle wheel disk
A spoke 15 has a spoke crest 15a, a spoke radially outer wall 15b and a pair of spoke circumferential side walls 15c. In a cross section of the spoke 15 along a radial direction of a disk, a crest outer curved portion 15a2 of the spoke crest 15a is curved at a larger curvature than curvatures of a crest inner curved portion 15a1 of the spoke crest 15, a crest main portion 15a4 of the crest and the spoke radially outer wall 15b. Thus, compared with a conventional one, a configuration of the spoke 15 becomes like a box. As a result, a bending strength and a bending rigidity of the spoke 15 in the radial direction of the disk can be improved. |
| US09327546B2 |
Matting activator for hydraulic transfer film, hydraulic transfer method, and hydraulic transfer product
There is provided a matting activator for water pressure transfer film adapted to impart the maximum matting effect to a decoration obtained by water pressure transfer with a matting agent added to the activator. To an ultraviolet ray hardening resin composite, the main component of the activator are added a matting agent and a resin bead gathering agent. The ultraviolet ray hardening resin composite includes a photo-polymerization monomer including a photo-polymerization component having at least photo-polymerization monomer and a photo-polymerization initiator, the matting agent comprises resin beads, the resin bead gathering agent comprises particulate silica, the weight ratio of the blend of the resin beads relative to the ultraviolet ray hardening resin composite is 0.01-0.3 and the weight ratio of blend of the resin bead gathering agent relative to the resin beads is adjusted in 0.05-1.5 according to the weight ratio of blend of the resin bead. |
| US09327545B2 |
Handheld precise liquid marker
A handheld precise liquid marker. The handheld precise liquid marker preferably creates a substantially perfect dot when marking one or more surfaces and is preferably used for multiple applications such as marking a dimple of a golf ball surface and/or providing a proper amount of dosage for medicinal applications. The handheld precise liquid marker may also comprise a liquid delivery system for dispensing a precise amount of ink or liquid onto various surfaces, a projecting/retracting mechanism, and an audible and/or tactile physical feedback mechanism. The projecting/retracting mechanism may controllably retract or protrude a nib into and out of the housing, and the audible/physical feedback mechanism may provide either a physical and/or audible click once a desired amount of ink or liquid transfers onto the surface. |
| US09327544B2 |
Stick-on stylus holder
A stick-on stylus holder for receiving a stylus associated with an electronic device according to the present invention includes a stylus mounting member having opposed first and second ends and an elongate stylus mounting member extending therebetween. A pair of retaining members are mounted to a front side of said stylus mounting member proximate said first and second ends, respectively, each retaining member having a generally circular configuration that defines an open interior area. Each retaining member has a closed side coupled to said front side of said stylus mounting member and an open side facing away from said front side that is in communication with said open interior area and configured to selectively receive the stylus. A back side of said stylus mounting member includes an adhesive layer configured to adhere to an electronic device. |
| US09327534B2 |
Image forming apparatus with a beam that aligns a sheet feeder with an upper frame
An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a return-sheet conveyer unit to convey a recording sheet carried from the image forming unit along a return-sheet path to return to the image forming unit, an upper frame unit including a pair of side frames to support the image forming unit in a position there-between, and a pair of lower frames arranged to have a predetermined amount of clearance there-between to have the return-sheet conveyer unit in the clearance, and configured to be less rigid than the upper frame unit and to support lower sections of the pair of side frames. A vertical position of the return-sheet conveyer unit with respect to the image forming unit is defined with reference to the upper frame unit by having a part of the return-sheet conveyer unit aligned to be in contact with the upper frame unit. |
| US09327531B2 |
Tape cartridge with open area for preventing rotation in cartridge mount
A tape cartridge 2 includes a tape core 21b rotatably supported in a cartridge case 25 and houses a print tape 21a wound around the tape core 21b such that the print tape 21a can be unwound. The tape core 21b includes a core body 26 with the print tape 21a wound around an outer peripheral surface of the core body 26, a disk-like rib 27 provided at a middle portion in an axial direction of an inner peripheral surface of the core body 26, and a shaft hole 28 formed at an axis center of the rib 27. The cartridge case 25 includes a shaft support 41 that is inserted into the shaft hole 28 and rotatably supports the tape core 21b, and a rotation guide 42 that slides on the inner peripheral surface of the core body 26. |
| US09327529B2 |
Recording apparatus
A recording apparatus includes a recording unit, a discharge unit, and a medium receiving unit. The medium receiving unit has a sheet section which is flexible and of which a front-end portion is disposed to be closer to a discharge side of a recording medium than a terminal-end portion. When the medium receiving unit is transited from a serviceable state to an accommodated state, the front-end portion of the sheet section becomes closer to the terminal-end portion of the sheet section and a connection portion between the front-end portion and the terminal-end portion of the sheet section moves to a side opposite to the discharge side. |
| US09327527B2 |
Printing apparatus, conveying apparatus, and control method
A printing apparatus includes a printing unit, first and second conveying units conveying a printing medium, a driving unit driving the first and second conveying units, and a control unit controlling the driving unit. The conveyance state of the printing medium makes transition from a first conveyance state in which the printing medium is conveyed only by the first conveying unit to a second conveyance state in which the printing medium is conveyed by both the first and second conveying units. The control unit controls the driving unit based on a fluctuation in a load that mutually acts between the first and second conveying units through the printing medium to suppress a fluctuation in a conveyance amount at the time of the transition of the conveyance state from the first conveyance state to the second conveyance state. |
| US09327523B2 |
Printing device and control method
A controller controls a first heating stage to heat a printing medium to a first temperature in a printing region when printing latex ink on the printing medium, and controls a second heating stage to heat the printing medium to a second temperature greater than the first temperature in a curing region to cure the latex ink on the medium. The controller controls a cooling stage located between the first and second heating stages to cool the printing medium after the printing medium has been heated by the first heating stage and prior to heating of the printing medium by the second heating stage. |
| US09327522B2 |
Image recording apparatus having an irradiator with directionality in the transport direction
An image recording apparatus includes a first print head that discharges a first liquid that is cured through irradiation of light from a nozzle towards the recording medium; a second print head that discharges a second liquid in which a content rate of a tri-functional or higher polyfunctional monomer is different from that of the first liquid and that is cured through irradiation of light from a nozzle towards the recording medium, and is provided at a different position in the transport direction from the first print head; and an irradiator that irradiates the recording medium with light, and is arranged between the print heads in the transport direction, in which the irradiator emits light having directionality in a direction receding in the transport direction from a print head that discharges a liquid with a higher content rate from the print heads. |
| US09327512B2 |
Inkjet printhead device, fluid ejection device, and method thereof
An inkjet printhead device, fluid ejection device and method thereof are disclosed. The fluid ejection device includes a fluid supply chamber to store fluid, an ejection chamber including a nozzle and a corresponding ejection member to selectively eject the fluid through the nozzle, and a channel to establish fluid communication between the fluid supply chamber and the ejection chamber. The fluid ejection device also includes a pressure sensor unit having a sensor plate to output a voltage value corresponding to a cross-sectional area of an amount of fluid in the at least ejection chamber. |
| US09327510B2 |
Verification record for a replaceable supply
One example discloses a system comprising a computer comprising a memory to store machine readable instructions. The system can also comprise a processing unit to execute the machine readable instructions, the machine readable instructions comprising a data collector. The data collector can receive a plurality of verification records from a printer. Each verification record can characterize a usage of a given replaceable supply at the printer. The data collector can also evaluate a verification history of the printer based on the plurality of verification records to determine a usage credit for the printer. The usage credit can correspond to a number of authentic replaceable supplies consumed at the printer. |
| US09327508B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus has a cartridge carrier and with a locking-and-ejection mechanism. The cartridge carrier has a cavity for insertion of an ink cartridge, and the locking-and-ejection mechanism is arranged on an outside of a side part of a cartridge carrier. This locking-and-ejection mechanism has a locking mechanism with a locking lever biased by a spring force produced by a first spring. The locking lever can be tilted around a rotation axis situated on the outside of the side part. The locking-and-ejection mechanism also has an ejection mechanism with a lifting plate biased by a spring force produced at least by a second spring. The lifting plate is rotatable on the outside of the side part, and the rotation axis of the lifting plate is stationary on the outside of the side part. The locking lever has a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism to the lock the first locking mechanism, and an actuator is operable to unlock the locking of the second locking mechanism. The lifting plate is rotatable by a sufficient amount that the locking lever is held in the unlocked position after an ejection of an ink cartridge. |
| US09327506B2 |
Liquid-accommodating-body accommodating receptacle, liquid supply apparatus, and liquid ejecting apparatus
A case includes a main receptacle body that accommodates an ink accommodating body which accommodates ink. A first tube support portion and second to fourth tube support portions that guide connection tubes that are connected to the ink accommodating bodies, respectively, are provided on an internal surface of the main receptacle body. |
| US09327505B2 |
Suction device, suction method, and ejection device
A suction device for an ejection head provided with a nozzle includes a cap capable of sealing a nozzle surface provided with the nozzle, a decompression pump serving as a decompression device, and a suction passage provided between the cap and the decompression pump. The negative pressure level of the suction passage set by the decompression pump are controlled on the basis of a volume of the suction passage such that a liquid with which the ejection head has been filled is sucked out from the nozzle. |
| US09327502B2 |
Method of manufacturing head chip
A method of manufacturing a head chip includes a groove forming step for forming grooves which are the bases of ejection grooves on a first surface of the actuator substrate, a substrate grinding step for grinding a second surface of the actuator substrate so that each of the grooves has a predetermined depth, a recessed portion forming step for forming an inspection recessed portion which changes its state in the second surface of the actuator substrate according to the grinding amount of the actuator substrate in the substrate grinding step, and a grinding amount determination step for determining the grinding amount of the actuator substrate on the basis of a state of the inspection recessed portion after the substrate grinding step. |
| US09327500B2 |
Nozzle plate, liquid ejecting head, and liquid ejecting apparatus
A silicon nozzle plate has excellent liquid resistance on an inner surface of a nozzle opening and a discharge surface. A plurality of the nozzle openings are disposed in a silicon substrate of the nozzle plate. A tantalum oxide film formed by atomic layer deposition is disposed on both surfaces of the silicon substrate and the inner surface of the nozzle opening. |
| US09327499B2 |
Liquid ejection head and substrate
A liquid ejection head includes an ejection port for ejecting liquid, a liquid chamber communicating with the ejection port, and a substrate having a heat generating resistor arranged in the liquid chamber at a position corresponding to the ejection port and a bubble detecting device arranged on the heat generating resistor for controlling driving of the heat generating resistor by detecting a bubble produced by the heat generated by the heat generating resistor. The bubble detecting device has two electrodes arranged in the liquid chamber and, as viewed in the direction perpendicular to the substrate, one of the two electrodes is arranged at a position overlapping the heat generating resistor whereas the other one of the two electrodes is arranged at a position not overlapping the heat generating resistor. |
| US09327498B1 |
System and method for applying electromagnetic ink to a non-electromagnetic ink image
A digital printer is configured to form with marking material a solid background and a negative image of features to be formed with a liquid ink. The liquid ink is applied to the solid background and negative image of the features to be formed with the liquid ink with an applicator that contacts the surface on which the solid background and features are located. An absorbent member is moved into contact with the solid background and the features formed with the liquid ink to remove the liquid ink from the solid background, while leaving the liquid ink in the features. |
| US09327497B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus
A liquid discharge apparatus includes: a channel unit including: a discharge port; a first channel through which liquid to be supplied to the discharge port flows; and a second channel communicated with the first channel and the discharge port; an actuator including a first and second electrodes and a piezoelectric layer, and being configured to apply pressure to the liquid in the second channel; and a signal supply unit configured to selectively supply a discharge driving signal and a non-discharge driving signal to the actuator. The discharge driving signal includes a first voltage signal which drives the actuator to discharge the liquid from the discharge port, and the non-discharge driving signal includes a plurality of second voltage signals each of which drives the actuator not to discharge the liquid from the discharge port. |
| US09327492B2 |
Printing machine with print head control
A printing machine for printing onto containers, such as bottles, having at least a conveyor and a printing unit with a print head module, with at least one print head, a movement system for adjusting the position of the print head module, a measuring system for determining the position of the print head module and a control unit for controlling the movement system, where the movement system comprises a radial module for adjusting the position of the print head module in the radial direction and a height module for adjusting the height of the print head module in the vertical direction. |
| US09327486B2 |
Tape dispenser and take-up reel for tape backing
This invention generally relates to a tape dispenser with automatic backing removal more particularly including a spindle rotatably mounted for receiving said supply of tape; a pinch roller set in tension having an adjustment to set the drag for the tape supply passing through the pinch rollers that convert a pull of the tape to a rotary motion; a take-up spindle for spooling the protective backing layer when separated from the tape; a set of drag washers to maintain an pre-set tension as the protective backing is spooled onto the take up spindle; a first gear responsive to the rotary motion of the pinch roller set and a second gear responsive to the motion of the first gear and axially attached to the take-up spindle for spooling the protective backing. |
| US09327485B2 |
Unit for laminating a first web onto a second web in a laminating machine and method for manufacturing a multi-layer composite
A laminating unit to manufacture a multi-layer composite (2) in a laminating machine (1), comprising a laminating rotating roll (16), laminating a first web (3) onto a second web (4), is characterized in that it further comprises: driving means (42), rotating (R) the roll (16); gripping means (39, 41), maintaining the first web (3) in contact with the roll (16); first detection means (43, 46) emitting first detection signals (44, 47) in accordance with detected longitudinal positions of the first web (3); second detection means (48, 51) emitting second detection signals (49, 52) in accordance with detected longitudinal positions of the second web (4); and control means (53), regulating a rotation speed of the driving means (42) and of the roll (16) as a function of the first and second signals (44, 47, 49, 52), to convey, correct longitudinally positions of the first web (3), and laminate the first web (3) in register onto the second web (4). |
| US09327478B2 |
Apparatus for laying fiber tapes
An apparatus for laying fiber tapes includes a deflection guide for the fiber tapes made up of pressure plates arranged adjacent to one another transversely to the deflection axis and a frame for receiving the pressure plates which is displaceable in the laying direction. Pressure plates with rollers for deflecting the tape are provided between the pressure plates with a sliding surface for the deflection of the tape, and the retainers for the rollers, which retainers are arranged laterally on the pressure plates, displaceably engage in the pressing direction in recesses of the pressure plates with the sliding surfaces. |
| US09327476B2 |
Compatibilized polymeric compositions comprising polyolefin-polylactic acid copolymers and methods of making the same
Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include contacting a polyolefin with a polylactic acid in the presence of at least 800 ppm of a radical initiator under extrusion conditions to produce a polyolefin-polylactic acid copolymer. |
| US09327475B2 |
Gas barrier layered product and method for producing the same
The gas barrier layered product of the present invention includes a base and a gas barrier layer stacked on the base. The gas barrier layer is formed of a composition that includes the hydrolyzed condensate of at least one type of compound (L) containing a hydrolyzable characteristic group, and a polymer (X) containing at least one functional group selected from a carboxyl group and a carboxylic acid anhydride group. At least part of —COO— group contained in the functional group of the polymer (X) is neutralized and/or reacted with a compound (P) containing at least two amino groups. At least part of the —COO— group of the polymer (X) is neutralized with a metal ion having a valence of at least two. The ratio of [the equivalent amount of the amino groups contained in the compound (P)]/[the equivalent amount of the —COO— group of the polymer (X)] is in the range of 0.2/100 to 20.0/100. |
| US09327474B2 |
Display device and methods for producing the same
A display device includes a bonding layer between a display module and a cover. An ink layer and a fluorescent layer are disposed between the cover and the bonding layer. A method for producing a display device includes applying a fluorescent layer on at least one end of a cover; applying an ink layer on the fluorescent layer, with the ink layer not contacting the cover; forming a bonding layer on the ink layer and the cover; and coupling a display module to the cover via the bonding layer. In another approach, a method includes applying an ink layer on at least one end of a cover; applying a fluorescent layer on the cover at a location other than the ink layer; forming a bonding layer on the ink layer, the fluorescent layer, and the cover; and coupling a display module to the cover via the bonding layer. |
| US09327473B2 |
Fluid-entangled laminate webs having hollow projections and a process and apparatus for making the same
The present invention is directed to a fluid-entangled laminate web and the process and apparatus for its formation as well as end uses for the fluid-entangled laminate web. The laminate web includes a support layer and a nonwoven projection web having a plurality of projections which are preferably hollow. As a result of the fluid-entangling process, entangling fluid is directed through the support layer and into the projection web which is situated on a forming surface. The force of the entangling fluid causes the two layers to be joined to one another and the fluid causes a portion of the fibers in the projection web to be forced into openings present in the forming surface thereby forming the hollow projections. The resultant laminate has a number of uses including, but not limited to, both wet and dry wiping materials, as well as incorporation into various portions of personal care absorbent articles and use in packaging especially food packaging where fluid control is an issue. |
| US09327470B1 |
Variable-radius laminated radius filler and system and method for manufacturing same
A variable-radius laminated composite radius filler may include a base portion, a keyway portion, and a tip portion. The base portion may be formed of a plurality of variable width composite plies defining a variable cross-sectional shape of the base portion. The keyway portion may be stacked on the base portion and may be formed of a plurality of substantially constant width composite plies defining a substantially constant cross-sectional shape of the keyway portion. The tip portion may be stacked on the keyway portion and may be formed of composite plies. |
| US09327469B2 |
Rotary tablet press and method for pressing tablets in a rotary tablet press
The invention relates to a rotary tablet press comprising: a rotatingly drivable rotor, having a die plate comprising die holes and assigned to the die holes upper and lower punches, rotating synchronously with the die plate, whose axial movement is controlled by upper and lower control cams, having at least one filling station comprising at least one filling device for filling the die holes with material to be pressed, having at least one compression station disposed downstream of the filling station in the rotational direction of the rotor, comprising at least one pressing device which presses the upper and/or lower punches into the die holes when passing through the compression station in order to press the filled material in the die holes, and having at least one ejector station, disposed downstream of the compression station in the rotational direction of the rotor, comprising an ejector device for ejecting the pressed tablets in the die holes, characterized in that at least one vibration generator is provided in the circumferential direction of the upper and lower punches between the filling station and the ejector station that at least temporarily vibrates the upper and/or lower punches at least at the compression station and/or at the filling station and/or at least at an upper control cam and/or at least at a lower control cam. |
| US09327467B2 |
Composite mandrel for autoclave curing applications
A composite mandrel includes a generally elongated mandrel body comprising a resilient mandrel core and an elastomeric mandrel outer layer disposed outside the mandrel core. A method for fabricating a contoured stiffened composite panel is also disclosed. |
| US09327465B2 |
Retreaded tire manufacturing method and tires suited therefor
A retreaded tire manufacturing method, which avoids forming the buffed surface always in the same position by buffing in tire retreading and the resulting drop in delamination resistance of new tread rubber, and tires suitably retreaded by this manufacturing method are provided. In this method, the tread rubber of a tire is abraded away circumferentially to form a tread application surface of the tire to which new tread rubber is applied. And the position where the tread application surface is formed is radially changed as the repeat count of retreading rises. |
| US09327464B2 |
Intermediate transfer belt and image forming apparatus
An intermediate transfer belt used for an image forming apparatus of an electrophotographic system includes: an elastic layer; and a surface layer formed on the elastic layer, wherein stress relief time τ [ms] of a material used for the elastic layer and hardness H [MPa] of the surface layer satisfy a first condition that 0.48<τ<0.75 and 50 |
| US09327463B2 |
Device and method for producing tubes for packaging tubes
A device for producing tubes for packaging tubes, comprising an elongated mandrel (3), around which a substrate web can be formed in order to produce a tubular form (4) that surrounds the mandrel (3) and can be conveyed along the mandrel (3) in a conveying direction (R), as well as welding means (9) for welding the substrate web along a welding region in order to produce a welding seam (11) and at least one first welding belt (34) that can be conveyed together with the tubular form (4) and fixes the tubular form in a contact region of the substrate web with itself by clamping the substrate web between the first welding belt (34) and a clamping partner, wherein means (13) are provided for expanding the tubular form (4) fixed by the first welding belt (34) and the clamping partner by plastically elongating the substrate web in the circumferential direction, wherein said means can be adjusted into a position, in which they radially protrude over the outer surface (14) of the mandrel section (31) of the mandrel (3) that is arranged upstream of the means (13) referred to the conveying direction (R). |
| US09327458B2 |
In-situ annealing of polymer fibers
A method of manufacturing a composite article may include attaching a polymer element to a tool. The polymer element may be pre-stretched prior to attachment to the tool. The method may further include annealing the polymer element at a predetermined temperature while constraining a length of the polymer element using the tool. In addition, the method may include curing or solidifying resin associated with the polymer element. The annealing step may be performed prior to the curing or solidifying step. Alternatively, the annealing step may be performed concurrently with the curing or solidifying step. |
| US09327457B2 |
Electronic device and method for manufacturing electronic device
A method for manufacturing an electronic device includes forming a resin film over a wafer, the wafer including a plurality of elements formed therein, each of the elements including a functional unit, patterning the resin film to form a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members being provided on each of the elements and surrounding the functional unit, dividing the wafer into the elements, and providing an encapsulation. |
| US09327456B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing fiber-reinforced base material
It is intended to provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced base material, which is capable of manufacturing a fiber-reinforced base material of high quality while preventing generation of defects such as wrinkles during stacking of the base material sheet. The method for manufacturing the fiber-reinforced base material formed by stacking a base material sheet including a reinforcement fiber onto a mold having a double-curved surface shape, includes steps of: supplying the base material sheet onto the mold from a base material roll while applying distribution varying in a width direction (X direction) to a length of the base material sheet in a sheet-supplying direction of the base material sheet (Y direction) in correspondence with the double-curved surface shape of the mold; and applying pressure to the base material sheet in contact with the mold. |
| US09327455B2 |
Method for producing air ducts from plastic material, and mould used
Method and mold for producing air ducts (P) from plastic material, especially soft plastic material, with a hardness of between Shore 5 and Shore 65, of the type comprising a hollow main body (P1) provided with at least one protuberance or nipple (P2) that projects from the exterior wall of the main body (P1), the method comprising the steps of injection-molding at least one nipple (P2) from plastic material inside a first cavity (1) of a mold (M); interconnecting the first cavity (1) with a second cavity (3) arranged in the same mold (M) and located adjacent to said first cavity (1), in order to form a single volume; and blow-molding a hollow body from a moldable plastic-material parison inside the second cavity (3). |
| US09327454B2 |
Lightweight structural materials
A light-weight material and a method for producing a light-weight material use removable forms to produce an array of interconnected voids within the material. The forms include a plurality of spaced apart and adjoining blocks onto which the material is deposited, and the blocks are constructed of a material that may be desolidified, such as by vaporization, to remove the blocks from the material, leaving behind a network of interconnected voids. |
| US09327453B2 |
Three dimensional printer for fiber reinforced composite filament fabrication
Various embodiments related to three dimensional printers, and reinforced filaments, and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, a void free reinforced filament is fed into an conduit nozzle. The reinforced filament includes a core, which may be continuous or semi-continuous, and a matrix material surrounding the core. The reinforced filament is heated to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of the matrix material and less than a melting temperature of the core prior to applying the filament from the conduit nozzle. |
| US09327448B2 |
Methods for fabricating three-dimensional metallic objects via additive manufacturing using metal oxide pastes
Methods of forming three-dimensional metallic objects are provided. A metal oxide paste comprising metal oxide particles, a polymeric binder and an organic solvent is extruded through a tip to deposit sequential layers of the metal oxide paste on a substrate to form a three-dimensional metal oxide object. The three-dimensional metal oxide object is exposed to a reducing gas at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to reduce and to sinter the metal oxide particles to form a three-dimensional metallic object. Depending upon the composition of the metal oxide paste, the three-dimensional metallic object may be composed of a single metal, a simple or complex metal-metal alloy, or a metal-ceramic composite. |
| US09327446B2 |
Joint structure and method
A joint including a substrate, optionally a metal substrate, and a body of material joined to the substrate, the body of material typically having a composite portion. An outer surface of the substrate is provided with a fastening projection for fastening the substrate to body of material, where the fastening projection has a stem and a plurality of branches having dendritic geometry projecting into the material of the body. |
| US09327445B1 |
Method and means for accenting a wheel
A method and means for accenting a wheel. The means for accenting the wheel comprises design segments comprised of a wrap film. The method of this invention comprises the steps of: (1) providing a plurality of vinyl film segments; (2) positioning the design segments onto portions of the wheel so that the design segments are spaced-apart from one another; and (3) applying pressure to the design segments to adhere the design segments to the wheel. |
| US09327444B1 |
Apparatuses for expanding tubing and methods of use
Apparatuses for expanding tubing and methods of use are provided herein. An exemplary process may include heating tubing to an expansion temperature, expanding the heated tubing within an expansion chamber by injecting a first fluid within the heated tubing to expand the heated tubing, and constraining expansion of the heated tubing within the expansion chamber by introducing a second fluid between an outer sidewall of the heated tubing and an inner sidewall of the expansion chamber. |
| US09327442B2 |
Device for sterilizing plastic parisons
A device for producing plastic containers may include a heating element for heating plastic parisons, a transport system for transporting the plastic parisons along a pre-defined transport path, and a shaping element arranged along the transport path, downstream of the heating device. The shaping element shapes the plastic parisons to form plastic containers. The device has a sterilization element that applies a free-flowing medium to a wall of the plastic parisons in order to sterilize said wall, the sterilization device being arranged along the transport path of the containers such that the sterilization takes place after the heating process applied to the containers in the heating device and before the end of the shaping process in the shaping element. |
| US09327441B2 |
Adjustable feedblock
An adjustable feedblock configured for adjusting the thicknesses of each layer of the juxtaposed extrudates forming a laminate. The feedblock includes at least one pair of opposing combining planes and at least one pair of opposing extrudate distribution blocks that are removably disposed within the housing of the feedblock. As such, the combining planes and the extrudate distribution blocks partially define portions of the flow paths for the extrudates that form the laminate within the housing of the feedblock. A method for forming a laminate having juxtaposed layers of extrudates of adjustable thicknesses is also disclosed. |
| US09327440B2 |
Device and method for producing film tubing
A device for the production of film tubes includes a die head having an annular nozzle, from which a plastic melt for producing the film tube can be extruded in a transport direction (y), a fluid-application device, which is annular in shape at least in certain regions and which follows the die head in the transport direction (y) and which surrounds the film tube annularly, and via which a fluid can be guided toward the film tube, and a ring, the diameter of which is larger than the annular nozzle of the fluid-application device. The device has an adjusting device, via which the ring can be adjusted in height relative to the fluid-application device. |
| US09327435B2 |
Sheet for decoration simultaneous with injection molding and decorated resin molding
The present invention provides a laminate-type decorative sheet for use in simultaneous decoration and injection molding, including a base film and at least a decorative layer provided on the base film, the decorative sheet having an elongation at break as measured at 25° C. of 3 to 10%, and an elongation at break as measured at 120° C. of 200% or more.The laminate-type decorative sheet exhibits good conformability to the molding surface of a mold during the course of preforming, and is less likely to produce wrinkling, blistering, breakage, etc. when laminated on and united with a resin molding through injection molding. In addition, the decorative sheet enables easy trimming. |
| US09327434B2 |
Method for producing a rear wall of a seat back
A method for producing a rear wall of a seat back from at least one organic sheet, includes back-moulding at least one organic sheet in an injection moulding tool with a rib structure, such that a bond is formed between the organic sheet and the rib structure, so that an integral component is formed. |
| US09327430B2 |
Rotomoulded structural parts having asymmetrical layering
This invention discloses a method for preparing rotomolded articles having asymmetrical layering. |
| US09327428B2 |
Casting mold comprising a breather
Disclosed is a casting mold comprising at least two adjoining molds that enclose a hollow space, the cavity, which is accessible from the outside via at least one inlet duct and into which liquid casting material can be injected or pressed, and at least one vent opening that extends from the cavity to the outer surface of a mold, points approximately in the direction in which the hardened cast part is removed from the mold, and is closed by a pin-type breather. The face of the breather facing the cavity is perforated by small air holes which are permeable to air while retaining the liquid casting material and which are connected to the outer surface of the breather. |
| US09327427B2 |
Method for producing a PVC-based composite plate and structure including one such plate
Process for manufacturing composite sheets based on PVC and a network of long fibers, said process comprising the following steps: dispersing PVC in powder form in said network; subjecting the dispersion to an alternating electric field with a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient time in order to distribute the powder in the network; and heating the dispersion under pressure until the powder forms a continuous matrix. |
| US09327422B2 |
Saw guide for increasing a gap between deck boards
A saw guide for increasing a gap between deck boards is an apparatus that includes a base panel, a blade hole, a front guide tab, a back guide tab, a binding clamp, and an alignment rail. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a circular handheld saw to more precisely widen the gap between two deck boards. The circular handheld saw is mounted onto the base panel by the binding clamp. The blade of the circular handheld saw is positioned within the blade hole, and the alignment rail is used to properly orient the blade. The front guide tab and the second guide tab are located on opposite sides of the base panel and are used to guide the cutting direction of the circular handheld saw. |
| US09327418B2 |
Adhesive film
An adhesive film includes a film-like adhesive layer and a pair of separators sandwiching the adhesive layer. The outer edges of both separators extend outward beyond the outer edge of the adhesive layer, and a blade is used to form a notch on the adhesive layer side of the heavy release separator, along the outer edge of the adhesive layer. The thickness of the heavy release separator is between 50 μm and 200 μm, the average notch depth is between 5 μm and 45 μm and the standard deviation for the notch depth is no greater than 15 μm. Specifying the notch depth allows complete cutting of the adhesive layer with the blade, while also limiting release problems between the heavy release separator and the adhesive layer. |
| US09327412B2 |
Compliant underactuated grasper
A compliant underactuated grasper includes a palm base and two fingers. Each of the fingers comprises: a proximal phalanx; a distal phalanx; a compliant flexure joint connecting the distal phalanx to the proximal phalanx; and a pin joint connecting the proximal phalanx to the palm base, the pin joint constraining angular movement of the proximal phalanx relative to the palm base to rotation about a pin pivot axis. The grasper further includes at least one actuator to move the fingers. The grasper has fewer actuators than degrees of freedom. |
| US09327408B2 |
Robot control device detecting contact with external environment
A robot control device includes: an internal force estimating unit; a storage unit in which, in each small region of a rotational operation region of a plurality of joints of a robot arm, an internal force estimated by the internal force estimating unit is subtracted from an output of the force sensor in a state in which the robot arm is not in contact with an external environment, thereby storing a force correction amount; a force correction amount determining unit in which a force correction amount corresponding to each of the current angles of the plurality of joints of the robot arm is determined; and a contact force calculating unit in which a contact force when the robot arm is in contact with an external environment is calculated by subtracting an internal force and the force correction amount from a current output of the force sensor. |
| US09327405B2 |
Robot apparatus
A robot apparatus that performs the work of attaching a cable includes a gripper that grips the cable having first and second ends, the first end being fixed; an arm main body that guides the second end of the cable being gripped by the gripper to the interior of a guide area; a force sensor that is provided on the arm main body and detects that the gripper has come into contact with the second end of the cable; a camera that captures an image of the guide area when the force sensor detects that the gripper has come into contact with the second end of the cable; and an image processor that detects the posture of the second end of the cable based on the captured image. The robot apparatus performs the work of attaching the cable in accordance with the detected posture of the connector. |
| US09327404B2 |
Systems and methods for determining a status of a component of a device
Methods and systems for determining a status of a component of a device are provided. An example method includes triggering an action of a component of a device, and responsively receiving information associated with the action of the component from a sensor. The method further includes a computing system having a processor and a memory comparing the information with calibration data and determining a status of the component based on the comparison. In some examples, the calibration data may include information derived from data received from a pool of one or more devices utilizing same or similar components as the component. The determined status may include information associated with a performance of the component with respect to performances of same or similar components of the pool of devices. In one example, the device may self-calibrate the component based on the status. |
| US09327403B2 |
Advanced behavior engine
A method of commanding a remote vehicle includes executing a command on a controller of the remote vehicle based on a kinodynamic fixed depth motion planning algorithm to use incremental feedback from evaluators to select a best feasible action. The method also includes determining servo commands corresponding to the best feasible action for one or more actuators of a drive system or a manipulation system of the remote vehicle and commanding the one or more actuators of the remote vehicle based on the servo commands. The best feasible action includes actions within a fixed time horizon of several seconds from a current time each time a feasible action is selected. |
| US09327399B2 |
Movement control method for mobile robot
A prediction model for predicting a mobile robot state is constructed to represent a state change of the mobile robot in a prediction interval of a predetermined duration; time-series data on a control input to ensure stability of the mobile robot is obtained in the prediction interval using a predetermined stability evaluation criterion and a constraint condition based on a mechanical balance; a center-of-gravity trajectory of the mobile robot is obtained based on the time-series data and prediction model; a slack variable for relaxing a constraint is introduced into a constraint condition; a slack variable is introduced into the stability evaluation criterion such that the variable becomes zero when a solution to a stable trajectory is obtained under the constraint condition and a slack variable value is generated when the trajectory diverges under the constraint condition; and positions of contact points are changed so as to cancel the generated value. |
| US09327395B2 |
Wrench handle and wrench
A wrench that has an adjustable wrench head, a wrench handle, and an attachment means for attaching the wrench handle to the wrench head. The wrench head has an orifice configured to control the rotation of a work-piece such as a nut or bolt. The wrench handle has an attachment section and a gripping section. The attachment section is formed for attachment with the wrench head and has a hole with a central axis extending in a direction towards the wrench head. The gripping section is formed for gripping by a user and connects with the attachment section beside the central axis, whereby, when the wrench handle is viewed from an end view thereof, the gripping section is nonaligned with the central axis of the attachment section at the connection of the gripping section with the attachment section. The wrench handle is formed for at least partial rotation about the axis of the attachment section. And, the adjustable wrench head has at least one engaging surface creating an imaginary line diverging from the axis of the attachment section of the handle. |
| US09327388B2 |
Ratchet wrench with angle adjusting mechanism
A ratchet wrench includes a handle, a driving head, an engaging member, a spring and a controlling knob. The handle has a receiving groove, a transverse hole in one lateral side of the handle, and a longitudinal hole in a bottom of the receiving groove. The driving head has a connecting portion pivotally connected to the handle. The engaging member is movably received in the longitudinal hole, and has a guiding cutout in a lateral side thereof. The spring is interposed between a bottom of the longitudinal hole and the engaging member. The controlling knob has an abutting block received in the guiding cutout of the engaging member. The abutting block is substantially oblong in shape such that rotational movement of the controlling knob drives the engaging member to be disengaged from the driving head. |
| US09327383B1 |
Quick replacement device of abrasive belt wheel
A quick replacement device of an abrasive belt wheel is disposed on a belt sander. The belt sander has an abrasive belt wheel box. The abrasive belt wheel box is provided with two spaced fixing seats. Two ends of the abrasive belt wheel are provided with brackets relative to the fixing seats. The brackets and the fixing seats are fixed through fixing members. Through the fixing members, the abrasive belt wheel can be assembled to or disassembled from the abrasive belt wheel box quickly, providing a simple and quick replacement effect. The time to replace the abrasive belt wheel can be shortened so as to enhance work efficiency and economic efficiency. |
| US09327375B2 |
Machine tool
To provide a machine tool capable of coping with both a workpiece requiring a small driving force, for example, having good machinability and a workpiece requiring a large driving force, for example, having poor machinability. The machine tool includes a coupling mechanism 9 which couples a first tool post (first tool driving mechanism) 5 and a second tool post (second tool driving mechanism) 6 so that a driving force of the second tool post 6 is added to a driving force of the first tool post 5. |
| US09327373B2 |
Preform clamping head
A preform clamping head which is mounted at the lower part of a heating chain (8) includes an integral annular sleeve body (1), the outer surface of which inclines outwardly from bottom to top and the upper part of which is provided with a retracting space (2) for the inward retracting of the annular sleeve body when it is pressed. The invention has simple manufacture process and low manufacture cost. By means of the integral molding mode, the axial requirement of the preform clamping head is easier to satisfy, so that the bottle preform clamped on the outer surface of the sleeve body is capable of rotating stably along the heating chain and can be heated more uniformly during the heating process. |
| US09327368B2 |
Full ring inner air-seal with locking nut
A vane assembly has a vane including an inner platform with a mount rail extending radially inwardly toward an engine center axis. An air seal is attached to the inner platform. The air seal has a single-piece ring extending circumferentially about the engine center axis. A ring nut secures the air seal to the inner platform. A biasing member cooperates with the ring nut and air seal to seal fore and aft locations on the vane. |
| US09327364B2 |
Solder piece, chip solder and method of fabricating solder piece
A solder piece that has a rectangular parallelepiped shape formed by a punching process. Any one of the four surfaces of the rectangular parallelepiped other than the surface on which the shear droop portion generated by the punching process is formed and a surface opposite to the surface on which the shear droop portion is formed is a vacuum pickup surface. Each vacuum pickup surface is a sheared surface and extends along a longitudinal direction of the rectangular parallelepiped solder piece. The solder piece may be located in an open cavity in a supply tape with one of only the four vacuum pickup surfaces exposed to be available for vacuum pickup. |
| US09327361B2 |
Intelligent soldering cartridge for automatic soldering connection validation
An intelligent soldering cartridge that includes: a housing; a solder tip; a heater for heating the solder tip; a storage device for storing information about characteristics of the cartridge; a processor for retrieving the information about characteristics of the cartridge, monitoring the power level delivered to the solder tip to detect liquidus occurrence at a solder joint, determining a thickness of an intermetallic compound (IMC) of the solder joint using some of the retrieved information, determining whether the thickness of the IMC is within a predetermined range, and generating an indication signal indicating that a reliable solder joint connection is formed when the thickness of the IMC is within the predetermined range; and an interface for transmitting the indication signal. |
| US09327359B2 |
Tap tool assembly
A tap tool assembly includes a tap, a retaining member and a sleeve. The tap has a thread cutting section and a shaft section. The retaining member is fixed to the shaft section of the tap adjacent to a first end of the thread cutting section. The sleeve has a central bore extending therethrough. A surface of the sleeve defines the central bore and has a shoulder. The sleeve is coupled to the shaft section of the tap for movement between a first position completely covering the thread cutting section and a second position exposing at least a portion of the thread cutting section, with the sleeve being biased to move toward the first position. |
| US09327358B2 |
Method for processing gear and cutter for processing gear
A method for processing a gear includes a first cutting process starting the cutting of a work by moving a cutter in a first cutting direction while maintaining a cutting depth of the work at a setting value and reducing the cutting depth of the work before a first cutter portion reaches an end portion of a cutting area in the first cutting direction and a second cutting process synchronously rotating the work and the cutter in a reverse direction of rotational directions of the work and the cutter in the first cutting process, maintaining the cutting depth of the work at the setting value, and cutting the end portion of the cutting area by moving the cutter in a second cutting direction. |
| US09327357B2 |
Gear machining apparatus, cutter and strain wave gearing device
A gear machining apparatus includes a skiving mechanism positioning a work to be machined and a pinion type cutter on axes skewing from each other, the skiving mechanism rotating the work at a predetermined position and feeding the cutter while rotating in a direction of a tooth trace of a gear to be formed at the work synchronously to the rotation of the work for producing the gear from the work. The cutter includes a tooth surface which is formed with an involute region having an involute curve in an area including a pitch circle in a tooth depth direction, an addendum region continuously formed from the involute region to an addendum, and a dedendum region continuously formed from the involute region to a dedendum the addendum region and the dedendum region being shaped in a configuration different from the involute region. |
| US09327356B2 |
Tooth flank machining device and gear manufacturing method
A tooth flank machining device includes a helical teeth grinding wheel, a position adjusting unit] capable of moving a relative position of a rotational axis of the helical teeth grinding wheel to a rotational axis of a work gear, and a controlling unit having a relative position controller activating the position adjusting unit to adjust the relative position of the rotational axis of the helical teeth grinding wheel to the rotational axis of the work gear so that the helical teeth grinding wheel engages the work gear with a grinding wheel tooth flank of the helical teeth grinding wheel abutting on only one of work tooth flanks forming a tooth of the work gear, a grinding wheel rotating unit controller activating a grinding wheel rotating unit, and a torque controlling unit controller activating a rotational torque controlling unit to adjust rotational torque within a predetermined range. |
| US09327353B2 |
Roughing and semi-finishing end mill having serrated and non-serrated cutting teeth
An end mill having a plurality of teeth configured for both roughing and semi-finishing applications, the teeth being alternated with a plurality of flutes. At least one tooth of the plurality of cutting teeth is a serrated tooth formed with serrations along a relief surface thereof and at least one other tooth is free of serrations. Each tooth of the plurality of cutting teeth includes an actual internal cutting angle formed at an intersection of a rake cutting sub-surface and a relief surface. The actual internal cutting angle of each tooth has a greater value than an imaginary internal cutting angle formed at an intersection of imaginary extension lines of a rake recessed sub-surface and a relief surface of the same tooth. |
| US09327345B2 |
Process cycle including laser assisted casting and related system
Various embodiments include methods and related systems for laser-assisted casting. Some embodiments include a method including: performing laser ablation on a preliminary wax casting model to form a modified wax model including at least one additional feature absent from the preliminary wax casting model; coating the modified wax model to form a mold shape around the modified wax model; removing the modified wax model to leave a casting mold including the at least one additional feature; forming a shape from a casting material using the casting mold having the at least one additional feature; and scanning the modified wax model to image the at least one additional feature after the performing of the laser ablation. |
| US09327343B2 |
Laser assisted casting of surface texture and related system
Various embodiments include methods and related systems for laser-assisted casting. Some embodiments include a method including: performing laser ablation to a preliminary wax casting model to form a modified wax model including at least one surface texture element absent from the wax casting substrate; coating the modified wax model to form a mold shape around the modified wax model; and removing the modified wax model to leave a casting mold including the at least one surface texture element. |
| US09327341B2 |
Method of fabricating integrally bladed rotor and stator vane assembly
A method of fabricating an integrally bladed rotor of a gas turbine engine according to one aspect, includes a 3-dimensional scanning process to generate a 3-dimensional profile of individual blades before being welded to the disc of the rotor. A blade distribution pattern on the disc is then determined in a computing process using data of the 3-dimensional profile of the individual blades such that the fabricated integrally bladed rotor is balanced. |
| US09327339B2 |
Element blanking apparatus and method
An apparatus configured to make blanks that would be used to assemble a CVT belt formed from such blanks. The CVT is assembled by arrange a body portion of the blanks on an inner periphery, a head portion on an outer periphery, and a neck portion, which connects the head and body. The apparatus has a die that has an opening shape conforming to a planar shape of the element to be formed. An ejector that has a sectional shape conforming to the opening shape of the blanking blade and is located inside the blanking blade. A punch that has a sectional shape conforming to the opening shape of the blanking blade and moves downward into the blanking blade to blank the element together with the blanking blade, and a pusher that is located around the punch and presses the flat plate-like material against the die. |
| US09327337B2 |
Expansion head for expansion tools and expansion tool comprising said expansion head
An expansion head for expansion tools for hollow work-pieces, particularly for the ends of plastic pipes and metal-plastic composite pipes, comprising a union cap having a guide flange directed radially inward, and a set of expandable jaws of sector-shaped design, each received individually by an inner flange sector overlapping the guide flange so that they are radially movable in the union cap, wherein the set of sector-shaped expandable jaws is movable between a closed state and an expansion state, and in a closed state, an approximately cylindrical lateral area is formed by an envelope of the outer walls of the set of expandable jaws, wherein characterized in that each expandable jaw is provided with at least one recess extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the expandable jaws so that in a closed state of the expansion head, the surface of the outer walls of the set of expandable jaws corresponds to 25% to 75% of the surface of the envelope of the outer walls of the set of expandable jaws. |
| US09327336B2 |
Metal joint
Disclosed is a metal joint having improved electrical characteristics and mechanical strength. A center swaged part (2) formed by putting metal plates (11, 12) on top of each other, cutting the metal plates (11, 12) along a first to a fourth cut lines (L1 to L4), and depressing a part surrounded by the first to the fourth cut lines (L1 to L4). Metal joint parts are formed on cut surfaces of the first to the fourth cut lines (L1 to L4) because the cut surfaces of the first to forth cut lines (L1 to L4) are, while rubbing each other, depressed. |
| US09327335B2 |
Ball-lock retainers and methods for controlling ball bounce in a ball-lock retainer
Retainers for holding tools and methods for controlling the motion of a locking member, such as a resiliently-biased locking ball, in a retainer. The locking member is disposed in a passage that intersects another passage configured to receive the tool. A portion of the locking member has a contacting relationship with the tool in order to hold the tool within its passage. The retainer further includes a constraint member, which may be a threaded member or a non-threaded member, that occludes the passage containing the locking member. During a stamping operation using the tool, the constraint member mechanically constrains motion of the locking member within its passage by contact with the locking member. |
| US09327331B2 |
Hemming a flange with compression to form a sharp edge
A tool and method of hemming a panel wherein the tool engages a flange to apply a compressive force with a stop initially preventing a distal end of the flange from moving inwardly. The hemming tool bends the intermediate portion of the flange between the flange bend and the distal end toward the panel. The stop is withdrawn to allow the flange to be progressively formed toward the panel until the distal end is aligned with the intermediate portion. |
| US09327328B1 |
Pneumo-hydraulic system for repairing transportation containers
An apparatus used to repair damage from metal body panels of a transportation container. The apparatus includes a platform having wheels that can optionally be locked. The apparatus further includes a pivoting arm that can be selectively raised, lowered, extended or retracted to repair virtually any area of a transportation container. At the end of the pivoting arm is a cross-arm member comprised of a piston repair arm that can be fitted with a plurality of attachments depending on the contours of the surface being repaired. The area to be repaired can include perimeter walls, ceilings, doorframes, and/or corner posts. The pivoting arm and piston repair arm are driven using a pneumo-hydraulic system that is lighter than any other system currently used on transportation repair devices. The substantial reduction in weight allows the apparatus to readily enter transportation containers and be easily handled by a single operator. |
| US09327327B2 |
Method of manufacturing pipe with different diameter along a longitudinal direction and die for forming
A method of manufacturing a pipe with different diameters along a longitudinal direction that has a small diameter portion, a large diameter portion, and a diameter-changing portion provided between the small diameter portion and the large diameter portion and is formed by press forming a blank made of a metal sheet includes press forming the blank with a U-shape forming die into a U-shaped formed part and press forming the U-shaped formed part with an O-shape forming die set into a circular cross-section formed part. A length of a vertical wall of the U-shape forming die is longer than a length of a vertical wall portion of the U-shaped formed part. In the O-shape forming die set, a die mating line is inclined downwardly, and a ratio t/D of a sheet thickness t of the blank to a diameter D, which represents a diameter of a portion of the O-shape forming die set corresponding to the small diameter portion and a diameter of a portion of the O-shape forming die set corresponding to the large diameter portion, is 0.010≦t/D≦0.080. |
| US09327320B1 |
Apparatus and method for coal dedusting
An apparatus and a method for dedusting coal or other material are described. The apparatus and method involve the coal or other material moving down a declined sliding bed composed of slats through which air or gas is blown to provide an air or gas cushion. Dust particles are lofted so as to separate dust from the material. Either or both of the dust and the resulting dedusted material can be collected. |
| US09327317B2 |
Ultrasound transducer and method for making the same
The present application provides a multilayer lateral mode coupling method for phased array construction and transducer devices built accordingly. This disclosure describes and demonstrates that the electrical impedance of a phased array can be substantially reduced and readily controlled to be close to the source impedance. The fabrication process is relatively simple and inexpensive. In addition, the elements are robust for use in 1.5, 2, 3 or other dimensional configurations, over an extended period of operation, without structural failure, and providing a high power output required for imaging and/or medical therapy applications. |
| US09327314B2 |
Core-shell nanoparticles with multiple cores and a method for fabricating them
The present invention is directed toward core-shell nanoparticles, each comprising a ligand-capped metal shell surrounding a plurality of discrete, nonconcentric, metal-containing cores. Methods of making and using these nanoparticles are also disclosed. |
| US09327312B2 |
Resin coating apparatus and a method for forming a resin layer using the same
A resin coating apparatus includes a display panel disposed on a stage. A plurality of nozzles correspond to the display panel. The nozzles have a plurality of outlets configured to discharge a first resin and a second resin to the display panel. The second resin has different viscosity from the first resin. A connecting member holds the plurality of nozzles. A first supply unit is connected to the nozzles, and the first supply unit is configured to supply the first resin. The second supply unit is connected to the nozzles, and the second supply unit is configured to supply the second resin. |
| US09327311B1 |
Inhibiting corrosion with fractions of corn stillage
A bio-based corrosion inhibitor composition includes a corn stillage product, and may be a substantially water insoluble fraction of corn stillage. The corrosion inhibitor composition is useful in protecting metal articles from corrosion. |
| US09327302B2 |
Thermal coating of a component stack and of component stacks
A component stack is coated such that, during a first coating pass, a first angle (α) is formed between the first stack opening surface and the coating beam and, during a second coating pass, a second angle (β) is formed between the first stack opening surface and the coating beam, wherein the first angle (α) and the second angle (β) are formed in opposite directions relative to the first stack opening surface. |
| US09327301B2 |
Disposable spray gun cartridge
A disposable cartridge assembly for use with a paint spray gun is disclosed, being made out of an inexpensive material, such as plastic, wherein the paint flows into the cartridge assembly and is sucked out of the tip of the cartridge assembly by the force of pressurized air flowing around the cartridge assembly and past the cartridge assembly fluid spray tip opening, thereby atomizing the paint, allowing for an even application of the paint onto a working surface, such as an automobile body. The inexpensive material allows the cartridge to be disposed of after use, rather than cleaned. Further, keeping the paint within the cartridge assembly and away from any inner workings of the paint spray gun reduces or eliminates the need to clean the spray gun after use. |
| US09327300B2 |
Spray gun with side-mounted fan control
A paint spray gun for use in association with a HVLP turbine blower and an attachable paint container divides input air flow into two horizontally adjacent channels. Air flow through one channel remains open whereas air flow through the second channel may be varied by a side air controller such that when air flow is cut off from the second channel, the paint mixture is sprayed in a substantially circular shape whereas when air flows through the second channel the paint mixture is sprayed in a substantially fan shape. In another embodiment, a rotatable nipple is positioned to redirect some air flow from the channels to drive paint from the paint container. |
| US09327291B2 |
Underwater mineral dressing methods and systems
Underwater mineral dressing units, systems and methods are provided. Material is milled in a water-immiscible liquid which is heavier than water and lighter than the product material. Gangue material is removed by the milling and floats on the water-immiscible liquid to be removed without further processing. Product containing material sinks and is further milled to remove additional gangue material, until the required level of extraction is achieved. Cascades of milling rolls in the water-immiscible liquid allow ever improving extraction of the product material. The rolls are arranged to regulate material flow through the system to remove floating gangue while directing sinking product material to further processing. |
| US09327289B2 |
Mineral material processing plant and method
A mineral material processing plant includes a frame having two or more upper support surfaces and a jaw crusher including a crusher body having at least two bottom support surfaces at a distance from each other. The processing plant further includes at least one damper to be arranged in between the bottom and upper support surfaces which damper includes a first counter surface for the bottom support surface and a second counter surface for the upper support surface and an elastic material layer between the counter surfaces and preferably a slide joint between the first counter surface and the bottom or upper support surface. A method for damping a jaw crusher in a mineral material processing plant is also disclosed. |
| US09327287B2 |
Mallet with a cutting insert and a basic element
The invention refers to a mallet, in particular for comminution devices with a rotor or at least one shaft, on or at which the mallet (1) can be fastened, consisting of a basic element (2) provided with a through bore hole (B), wherein the through bore hole (B) is provided for connecting the mallet (1) with the rotor or the shaft, and a cutting insert (3) that can be connected releasably/fixedly with the basic element (2) by at least one form-locking connection (V) as well as by at least one connecting means (4), the connecting means (4) exerts power (P) drawing or pressing the cutting insert (3) in the form-locking connection (V) of the basic element (2).The invention is characterized in that referring to the power (P) a power (P1) results drawing or pressing the cutting insert (3) in a sloping angle (α) with reference to an axis (Y) of the mallet (1) and a symmetry axis (A) of the connecting means (4) essentially parallel to the axis (Y) in the basic element (2). |
| US09327286B2 |
Mill for grinding rubbish
A mill for grinding rubbish. The mill comprises at least one grinding chamber defined by a side wall and a floor. The mill also comprises at least two rotors and rotatable about respective substantially vertical axes and. Each of the rotors comprises a hub and a plurality of chains connected to the hub and designed to sweep over part of the grinding chamber during rotation of the rotor. |
| US09327284B2 |
Sampling and assay device
A sampling and assay device comprises at least three chamber portions connected together in a row. Each chamber portion defines a chamber separated by respective partitions. One end chamber is capable of receiving a sample. The other chambers contain reagent. In respect of each pair of adjacent chamber portions one of the adjacent chamber portions has the respective partition fixed thereto and the other of the adjacent chamber portions has a rupture member arranged to rupture the respective partition on relative movement of the adjacent chamber portions. Each pair of adjacent chamber portions have respective connection portions mated together, the connection portions being designed to allow further chamber portions identical to an intermediate chamber portion to be connected into said row. |
| US09327280B2 |
Catalytic carbonylation catalysts and methods
In one aspect, the present invention provides catalysts for the carbonylation of heterocycles. The inventive catalysts feature metal-ligand complexes having cationic functional groups tethered to the ligand, wherein the tethered cationic groups are associated with anionic metal carbonyl species. The invention also provides methods of using the inventive catalysts to affect the ring opening carbonylation of epoxides. |
| US09327278B1 |
Process for catalyst regeneration
A process is disclosed for an improved catalyst regeneration process to improve catalyst stability and hence increase overall catalyst life. The process includes passing a spent catalyst stream to a first, or upper, combustion zone to partially regenerate the catalyst through controlled combustion of the carbon on the catalyst. The first combustion zone will burn off a high fraction of hydrogen at lower temperatures generating a large fraction of H2O. The partially regenerated catalyst is passed to a second, or lower, combustion zone to burn off the remaining coke at the needed high severity operation. The second combustion zone will burn off the remaining coke at a higher temperature and higher oxygen gas inlet concentration. |
| US09327277B2 |
Fibrous IM-5 molecular sieve and preparation process thereof
The present invention provides a fibrous IM-5 molecular sieve and the preparation process thereof. According to the process according to the present invention, by adding an appropriate amount of a quaternary ammonium salt with a long carbon chain to the preparation system so as to occur a synergistic action with the organic templet agent, an IM-5 molecular sieve which would be otherwise a rodlike form is converted into the fibrous form. The IM-5 molecular sieve according to the present invention has an aspect ratio greater than that of the rodlike IM-5 molecular sieve obtained according to the prior art, such that the proportion of the exposed periphery crystal face is higher, which benefit to increasing the selectivity of the catalytic reaction for the corresponding crystal face. |
| US09327276B2 |
Catalyst for glycerin dehydration, preparation method thereof, and preparation method of acrolein
The present invention relates to a catalyst for glycerin dehydration, a preparation method thereof, and a preparation method of acrolein, and more particularly, to a catalyst for glycerin dehydration which minimizes by-product formation during glycerin dehydration to improve acrolein selectivity and maintains high catalytic activity during reaction. |
| US09327275B2 |
Hydroconversion multi-metallic catalysts and method for making thereof
The invention relates to a self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock and to a method for preparing the catalyst. The MMS catalyst is characterized as having a BET surface area of at least 20 m2/g and a pore volume of at least 0.05 cm3/g. In one embodiment, the MMS catalyst is also characterized as having a multi-phased structure comprising five phases: a molybdenum sulfide phase, a tungsten sulfide phase, a molybdenum tungsten sulfide phase, an active nickel phase, and a nickel sulfide phase. |
| US09327274B2 |
Hydroconversion multi-metallic catalyst and method for making thereof
The invention relates to a self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock and to a method for preparing the catalyst. The self-supported MMS catalyst contains Ni:W in a mole ratio of 1:3 to 4:1, on a transition metal basis. The self supported MMS catalyst is characterized as having an HYD reaction rate constant of at least 15% higher than that of a catalyst comprising nickel sulfide alone or a catalyst comprising tungsten sulfide alone, when compared on same metal molar basis in hydrotreating of benzene as a feedstock at identical process conditions. |
| US09327272B2 |
Method for producing a composite material
A method for producing a composite material which contains a support material and an ionic liquid, as well as a composite material and its use as synthetic catalyst. |
| US09327269B2 |
Stationary phase
A stationary phase that increases the number of column stages and that exhibits an excellent molecular discrimination ability is realized by a stationary phase that contains a polymer having, in main chain repeat units, an aromatic ring that forms a portion of the main chain and a bipolar atomic group that forms a portion of the main chain, wherein the stationary phase has a specific surface area of 5 to 1000 m2/g. |
| US09327268B2 |
Honey comb matrix comprising macro porous desiccant, process and use thereof
Macroporous desiccant based honeycomb matrix comprising the macroporous desiccant synthesized “in-situ”, said desiccant having a differential water adsorption. Process for the “in-situ” preparation of the macroporous desiccant based honeycomb matrix comprising the steps of soaking honeycomb substrate impregnated with water glass, in aqueous metal salt(s) solution or acid solution, or combination thereof, till such time the hydrogel honeycomb matrix is obtained and thermally activating said hydrogel honeycomb matrix to produce macroporous desiccant based honeycomb matrix. |
| US09327262B2 |
Solid phase reaction method and apparatus
A solid phase reaction method comprising an elongate material of (1) with a substance provided thereon through at least one reaction zone (2) and comprises at least one group for attachment to at least one linker species of said substance. The elongate material (1) may be a cord ribbon, thread or tape. |
| US09327258B2 |
Porous silica-based particles having smooth surface, method for production thereof and cosmetic comprising such particles
Disclosed are porous silica-based particles having high surface smoothness, a method for producing the porous silica-based particles, and a cosmetic comprising the porous silica-based particles. The porous silica-based particles have an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 30 μm and have a surface smoothness of a level to such an extent that, when the entire surface of the particle is observed from a photograph thereof taken by a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with a magnifying power of 10,000, a foreign matter attached to the surface thereof can be hardly seen. |
| US09327255B2 |
Microchemical analysis device, a micro mixing device, and a microchemical analysis system comprising the same
By situating a mixing pot in a junction of a first solution and a second solution or after the junction in a channel to temporarily retain these solutions, and situating an analysis sensor downstream from the mixing pot to detect the result of reaction of the first solution and second solution, heterogeneous solutions are mixed so as to react within the channel, and chemical analysis of one of the solutions is performed. According to this system, before the solutions have fully flowed through the remainder of the channel following the junction, the solutions are mixed uniformly at once by the turbulent and vortex flow generated within the mixing pot. |
| US09327251B2 |
System and method for improved gas dissolution
The invention provides a microbubble generation system with increased efficiency and flexibility compared to known systems. Further, the invention provides a method of microbubble generation. In particular, invention relates to increasing the efficiency of a fermentation reaction by reducing bubble size and increasing gas absorption into a liquid fermentation broth. |
| US09327248B1 |
Copolyimide membranes with high permeability and selectivity for olefin/paraffin separations
A copolyimide polymer membrane is provided for separation of hydrocarbons including separation of olefins from paraffins and isoparaffins from other paraffins. The copolyimide polymer membranes include a poly(3,3′-diaminobenzophenone-3,3′,5,5′-tetramethyl-4,4′-methylene dianiline-pyromellitic dianhydride) (abbreviated as poly(DAB-TMMDA-PMDA)). The copolyimide membranes prepared from poly(DAB-TMMDA-PMDA) with varying molar ratios of DAB to TMMDA (abbreviated as PI-DAB-T) showed excellent separation properties for propylene/propane separation. |
| US09327244B2 |
Ionic membrane preparation
In a first aspect, a method for forming a ionic polymer membrane, comprises: (i) polymerising a mixture of one or more first monomers to form an ionic polymer membrane; (ii) soaking the polymer membrane of (i) into a mixture of one or more second monomers, for a sufficient length of time to allow the solution to penetrate through the entire polymer membrane; and (iii) polymerising the monomer-coated polymer of step (ii) to form an essentially homogenous ionic polymer. In a second aspect, a method for forming a catalyst-coated ionic polymer membrane, comprises: (i) polymerising a mixture of one or more first monomers to form an ionic polymer membrane; (ii) dipping the polymer of (i) into a mixture of one or more second monomers; (iia) depositing a catalyst onto the monomer-coated polymer; (iii) polymerising the monomer-coated polymer of step (iia). The present invention also includes membranes formed using these methods. |
| US09327240B2 |
Method and system for estimating reagent quality
In a method for estimating the quality of an urea based reagent in terms of urea concentration, the reagent is injected upstream of a SCR catalyst in an exhaust aftertreatment system. A demanded NOx conversion rate is set substantially lower than a currently estimated maximum NOx conversion rate of the SCR catalyst. An actual NOx conversion rate is monitored for a certain time period. The urea concentration of the reagent is estimated based on comparing the monitored actual NOx conversion and the demanded NOx conversion during the time period. A corresponding system is also disclosed. |
| US09327236B2 |
Wet type flue-gas desulfurization method
A wet type flue-gas desulfurization apparatus, into which exhaust gas containing mercury goes, includes an upstream absorption tower, an upstream absorbent spray nozzle and a make-up water supply unit on an upstream side of a desulfurization apparatus body in a flow direction of the gas. The upstream absorption tower has a circulation tank reserving absorbent slurry. The make-up water supply unit supplies make-up water into the circulation tank to keep the chloride ion concentration of the absorbent in the circulation tank not lower than 50,000 ppm. Thus, it is possible to provide a wet type flue-gas desulfurization apparatus by which Hg can be prevented from being released again from the desulfurization apparatus, the purity of recovered gypsum can be increased and the usage of industrial water can be reduced. |
| US09327235B2 |
Removal of atmospheric pollutants from gas, related apparatuses, processes and uses thereof
One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single-stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants. |
| US09327232B2 |
Circulating dry scrubber system and method
A system and method suitable for the removal of pollutants from gases with a circulating dry scrubber system having a circulating dry scrubber reactor containing a fluidized bed adapted to contact the gas with a dry reagent within the fluidized bed. The system includes a housing fluidically coupled to the reactor, a filter array within the housing, and an internal hopper within the housing and adapted to return at least some of the particulates to the fluidized bed within the circulating dry scrubber reactor. The scrubbed gas stream exits the circulating dry scrubber reactor and flows upward between an interior of the housing and an exterior of the internal hopper before contacting the filter array. The exterior of the internal hopper is exposed to the scrubbed gas stream, and the scrubbed gas stream is not recirculated to the circulating dry scrubber reactor to maintain the fluidized bed therein. |
| US09327229B2 |
Air pollution control system and method
SOx removal equipment 15 which reduces sulfur oxides from flue gas 12 from a boiler 11, a cooler 16 which is provided on the downstream side of the SOx removal equipment 15 so as to reduce the sulfur oxides from the flue gas and decrease a gas temperature, CO2 recovery equipment 17 which includes an absorber for bringing CO2 in the flue gas into contact with a CO2 absorption liquid so as to be reduced and a regenerator for causing the CO2 absorption liquid to emit CO2 so as to recover CO2 and regenerate the CO2 absorption liquid, and ammonia injection equipment 22 for reducing a mist generation material which is a generation source of mist that is generated in the absorber of the CO2 recovery equipment before introducing the flue gas to the CO2 recovery equipment, are included. |
| US09327228B2 |
Venturi scrubber for wet dedusting and having an insert body
A venturi scrubber, which has a flow channel defined by a confuser, a throat, and a diffuser in sequence and which has a longitudinal axis. The throat has a throat wall, with nozzles for injecting scrubbing liquid into the throat. At least one insert body in the throat reduces the flow cross-section in the flow channel by at most 45%, preferably at most 30%, especially preferably at most 20%. The insert body is located preferably in a region of the longitudinal extension of the throat after the nozzles, as viewed in the direction from the confuser to the diffuser. |
| US09327223B2 |
Collapsible air filtering device
A collapsible device for filtering air comprising a base, a fan functionally attached to the base, an air filter releasably attached to the base, and a substantially air impermeable outer sleeve is provided. |
| US09327222B2 |
Sealed honeycomb structure and device for cleaning exhaust
A sealed honeycomb structure which can suppress increase of pressure loss and improve durability favorably is disclosed. A sealed honeycomb structure 100 including includes a honeycomb structure having porous walls dividedly forming inlet cells and outlet cells, an outlet side sealing portion, and an inlet side sealing portion, wherein an opening area of the inlet cell is larger than an opening area of an outlet cell on a cross-section of the honeycomb structure, wherein at least one outlet cell is a reinforced cell where a reinforcing part for reinforcing the outlet cell is formed at at least one corner portion at which the walls on a cross-section vertical to an extending direction of the cell cross each other, and wherein the inlet cell is a non-reinforced cell where the reinforcing part is not formed at all the corner portions at which the walls on the cross-section vertical to the extending direction of the cell cross each other. |
| US09327212B2 |
Method and system for preparation of liquid mixtures
A method for preparing a liquid flow having pre-defined characteristics by mixing liquid flows of at least two different component stock solutions with each other comprises the steps of determining a selected property value for one or more of the stock solutions by sensing, in a flow of each stock solution separately, at least one characteristic related to the property value for the stock solution, and based on the determined property value or values, mixing the stock solution flows in mixing ratios giving the desired mixed liquid flow. A system for carrying out the method comprises sensor means and a control unit, wherein the control unit is arranged to evaluate the characteristics sensed by the sensor means and provide relative ratios of stock solutions required to obtain a mixed liquid flow having the pre-defined characteristics. |
| US09327207B2 |
Spherical desalination device
The spherical desalination device includes a hollow spherical transparent shell serving as a distillation chamber or still. Water initially flows through an underground system for geothermal heating, then flows into the hollow shell. The water flows from the upper portion of the shell, filling a series of concentric circular trays arranged in a conical stack within the shell. Water cascades from the smallest diameter uppermost tray to the largest lowermost tray, in sequence. Sunlight focused on the transparent shell causes the water to evaporate, and condensation collects upon the interior surface of the shell. A resilient seal extends about the lower rim of the largest and lowest evaporator tray, and is located at the equator of the hollow shell. The shell is rotated by an external motor, thereby drawing the internal surface of the shell across the seal to remove collected condensation from the internal surface of the shell. |
| US09327205B2 |
Kinetic entertainment device, kit and method for manufacturing the same
A kinetic entertainment device comprises one or more elongated flexible strips anchored to a surface either directly or via a base. As a result, the strip can be modified into a desired static shape and, upon excitation, a corresponding kinetic (i.e., motion) shape. |
| US09327203B2 |
Systems and methods for real time sound effect modulation based on attitude variations
Provided are systems and methods for real time sound effect modulation based on attitude variations. The system may include one or more position sensors installed on a moving object, with the position sensors reporting positional data associated with the moving object. A memory may contain predetermined criteria for altering characteristics of a sound associated with the moving object, and a database may contain sound examples. A processor may receive the positional data from the position sensors and determine positional changes based on the data. The processor may fetch sound examples from the database and fetch predetermined criteria from the memory. The processor may modulate the sound examples based on positional changes according to the predefined criteria to produce modulated sound examples. The processor may aggregate the modulated sound examples to produce an aggregated modulated sound example. Speakers on the moving object may emit the aggregated modulated sound example. |
| US09327199B2 |
Multi-tenancy for cloud gaming servers
Some implementations may include one or more servers to host multiple game instances of game modules. The one or more servers may determine whether a difference between a total rendering time to render output data for the multiple game instances and a rendering capacity of the one or more processors is less than a predetermined rendering threshold. In response to determining that the difference between the total rendering time and the rendering capacity of the one or more processors is less than the predetermined rendering threshold, the one or more servers may adjust a rendering complexity associated with one or more of the plurality of game instances. |
| US09327197B2 |
Conducting challenge events
A method and system for conducting a challenge event. The challenge event is communicated to at least two participants in a form of an event specification. A proposal for a solution that meets the specification is received from each participant. Only one participant is chosen from the at least two participants, based on the proposal previously received from each participant. The solution is received in a form of a document or computer code from the chosen only one participant. |
| US09327193B2 |
Dynamic selection of voice quality over a wireless system
Various systems, methods, and computer readable instructions are disclosed herein for dynamically allocating fixed bandwidth over a wireless link between a video game console and a wireless peripheral device. In an embodiment, the voice sample rate in a wireless microphone may be dynamically adjusted to free up bandwidth that can be repurposed for other operations. The sample rate adjustment can range from maximum where the bandwidth is filled with voice data to a lesser sample rate. In the case where the sample rate is less than max, the freed up bandwidth can be for used for other operations. |
| US09327192B2 |
Game system and storage medium storing game program
A movement vector of an object which appears in a virtual game world is determined in accordance with an operation of a direction instruction section which is provided in a housing. The movement vector is corrected in accordance with a change in an orientation of the housing from a reference orientation or acceleration generated in the housing. Then, movement of the object in the virtual game world is controlled based on the corrected movement vector. |
| US09327191B2 |
Method and apparatus for enhanced virtual camera control within 3D video games or other computer graphics presentations providing intelligent automatic 3D-assist for third person viewpoints
A pivoting camera viewpoint is provided so that when an animated game character uses a bow and arrow or other weapon, the camera adopts a third person 3D view based on the relative position of the game character and the target that game character is aiming his bow at. The user positions a target cursor on the desired target. This causes an imaginary line segment or plane to be drawn in 3D space between the desired target and the game character (or possibly the game character's bow). The imaginary line segment or plane continues through and past the game character, and the character keeps the weapon, if it is a missile weapon, pointed along this line segment. Additionally, the player can lock onto a target, and freely move a character around. While in lock-on mode, the camera automatically repositions itself to keep both the character and the target visible to a player. |
| US09327190B2 |
Storage medium having stored thereon information processing program, and information procesing device
A computer readable storage medium having stored thereon an information processing program executable by a computer of an information processing device which presents information corresponding to a biological signal acquired from a user, is provided. The information processing program causes the computer to function as biological signal acquiring means, motion/attitude information acquiring means, and presentation means. The biological signal acquiring means acquires the biological signal from the user. The motion/attitude information acquiring means acquires information about a motion or an attitude of the user from detecting means, in association with the biological signal acquired by the biological signal acquiring means. The presentation means performs predetermined presentation based on both the biological signal acquired by the biological signal acquiring means and the information acquired by the motion/attitude information acquiring means. |
| US09327189B2 |
In-vehicle gaming system
An in-vehicle gaming system may be played by a driver alone, or simultaneously or individually by a driver and/or one or more other users. The in-vehicle gaming system may be activated or controlled by, for example, touch, voice, or gesture. Gameplay is dynamically adjusted based at least in part on environmental factors such that the driver is not distracted from driving the vehicle. Game content is generated based at least in part on environmental factors and user data. |
| US09327187B2 |
Interactive feature game
A gaming machine comprises a display, a game player input means and a game controller arranged to control images displayed on the display. The game controller controls play of a game in which a winning game result causes a prize to be awarded to a game player. The game comprises an interactive sequence related to a tournament in which a representation of a first video-player, of one team is displayed. An action of the first video-player to be executed is selected by the game player via the game player input means and the game controller selects an action to be performed by another video player. Depending on an outcome resulting from the selected actions, an award is made to the game player. |
| US09327186B1 |
Roulette system with side bet and random multiplier event
A wagering system having: a physical roulette wheel; a source of multiple drop balls; a selection system that selects a single drop ball from a roulette ball storage area; and the roulette ball storage area storing a first roulette ball of a first color in a first accessible area and storing a second roulette ball of a second color in a second accessible area. The processor recognizing wagers on roulette wagering event outcomes and side bets placed at a player position on roulette wagering event outcomes. The processor is configured to resolve wagers at a player position with the side bet being recognized on roulette wagering event outcomes that do occur at odds against a second paytable with odds on at least some winning event outcomes that are higher than odds on the same at least some winning event outcomes without a side bet. |
| US09327185B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatus for bingo games having a visible ball queue
Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for a bingo game including a representation of a ball queue. In one example, a display for a bingo game represents a queue of one or more upcoming ball calls for the bingo game. In some embodiments, a ball queue may include partial information about an upcoming ball call (e.g., an indication of a corresponding bingo card column but not a bingo number). |
| US09327184B2 |
Apparatus and method of manipulating numeric panels
An apparatus and method of manipulating numeric panels according to an evaluation of a division operation using a division token is provided. At step (1) of the method, a method participant uses a mathematical operator token to randomly select a mathematical operator from a plurality of mathematical operators one of which being a division operator. At step (2) of the method, upon the selected mathematical operator comprising the division operator, the method participant randomly selects a division operation from a plurality of predefined division operations using a division token and evaluating the selected division operation, the division token comprising a plurality of division indicia each associated with one of the predefined division operations, each of the division operations evaluating solely to an integer quotient. At step (3) of the method, the method participant manipulates a subset of available panels from an array of numeric panels. |
| US09327181B2 |
Ski systems and methods and related toe binding mounts and associated quick-release locking mechanisms
A ski system includes a ski, a heel binding provided on an upper surface of the ski, a toe binding mount provided on the upper surface of the ski forward of the heel binding, a toe binding releasably mounted to the toe binding mount, and a quick-release locking mechanism for locking the toe binding to the toe binding mount. The quick-release locking mechanism is configured for release by hand. |
| US09327177B2 |
Tennis swing analysis method
A swing analyzing apparatus includes: a three-axis acceleration sensor attached to a tennis racket, for measuring accelerations in the directions of three axes when a swing for hitting a tennis ball is taken with the tennis racket; a three-axis gyro sensor attached to the tennis racket, for measuring angular speeds about the three axes; and an analyzing device. The analyzing device has a receiving function to receive data regarding the accelerations and the angular speeds from the three-axis acceleration sensor and the three-axis gyro sensor; a coordinate axis conversion function to convert relative coordinate axes that are the three axes for the accelerations into absolute coordinate axes on the basis of the angular speeds; and a calculation function to calculate an index of the swing on the basis of accelerations resulting from the coordinate axis conversion. |
| US09327174B2 |
Sports bag with integral transportation system
Disclosed is a sports bag assembly with an integral wheeled transportation system. The bag assembly can accommodate the transportation and storage of sports equipment. The wheels can be deployed and retracted with a single mechanical movement, and may be stowed within the geometry of the bag. The bag assembly can fit within the recessed areas of platforms on the rear of motorized golf carts; within conventional storage stands, racks, lockers, vehicle trunks and/or hatches typically found around golf courses and in residences; and within travel containers or other systems for traditional golf bags. The golf bag assembly may also include a ventilated club storage compartment to facilitate the drying of clubs (including grips), and allow drainage of fluids which may enter the interior of the bag assembly. The bag assembly can also include a support and suspension system which restrains the grip and upper shaft or hosel ends of clubs which stabilizes and protects clubs during transport and play. The restraint system also can enhance the golfing experience by reducing or eliminating noise generated by clubs banging together during transportation. The restraint system can also extend the life of golf clubs by preventing contact between clubs, which contact could damage and alter frequency settings for various clubs. |
| US09327172B2 |
Mid-density materials for golf applications
The golf club head has a body comprising a crown portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, heel portion, hosel portion, rear portion, and a front portion including a striking face. At least one or more portions of the body of the golf club head is made out of at least one or more mid-density materials. The at least one mid-density material or composite of mid-density materials have a density within a range from about 4.5 g/cm3 to 7.9 g/cm3. The mid-density material or composite of mid-density materials provide sufficient stiffness at a reduced weight to optimize the center of gravity and moment of inertia of the golf club head. Also, by using mid-density materials, discretionary weight of the golf club head is increased which can be used to position higher density weights at selective portions of the golf club head. |
| US09327166B2 |
Golf balls having foam center and thermoset outer core layer with hardness gradients
Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is preferably less than the density of the outer core layer. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency. |
| US09327161B1 |
Portable spotting device
A portable spotting device that can be moved by a single person from one piece of exercise equipment to another is described. The portable spotting device has a central tower having a vertical support, a powered lifting device and an actuator portion. A powered lifting device, such as an electric motor, may be coupled to the vertical support and drive a cable spool, whereby a cable is attached to the actuator portion. The electric motor, configured as a wench may move the actuator portion up and down along the vertical support. A horizontal extension attached to the actuator has a pair of adjustable arms the extend forward to retain and lift a weight, such as a weight bar. An actuator pedal allows a weight lifter to control the height of the adjustable arms while lying on a bench. |
| US09327159B1 |
Convertible variable weight exercise system
The embodiments herein relate to a weight system enabling a user to configure the system for the performance of various exercises. The invention comprises a multiplicity of generally cylindrical weights which are inserted into weight receiving bores equally spaced around a central bore of a generally cylindrical body with a first and second face. A post with at least one end is configured to releasably engage the central bore on the first face of the body. A first collar releasably engages the first end of the post proximal to the body to prevent the weights from exiting the weight receiving bore to form a kettlebell. In an alternate embodiment, the second end of the post is configured to releasably engage a central bore of a second generally cylindrical body which mirrors the configuration of the first generally cylindrical body to modify the kettlebell configuration into a dumbbell configuration. |
| US09327151B2 |
Fire-fighting extinguisher nozzle; a method for fabricating such nozzle, and a method for producing a spray of fine-droplet mist
Method and a fire-fighting extinguisher nozzle for providing a spray of fine droplet mist of liquid into a space, room or a cavity, comprises a number of openings in the exterior surface of the nozzle. Openings communicate with a liquid source through at least one small diameter drilled hole in a nozzle material, enabling liquid in the form of a mist to be directed at least partly in lateral direction and/or at least partly in a sector axially out from the nozzle. The nozzle is also being associated with trigger mechanism, initiating the mist creating effect by allowing an extinguishing liquid to be sprayed out the openings of the nozzle when heat or fumes are detected. Some of the drilled holes are configured in such way that a deflecting surface is provided inside the drilled holed in the nozzle material in the vicinity of the outlet, causing formation of the mist spray of crushed liquid consisting of fine, minute droplets just inside the drilled holes. |
| US09327150B2 |
Firefighting vehicle
A firefighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front wheel assembly coupled to the chassis and having at least one front wheel defining an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to the chassis when in a straight position, an operator cab positioned at a front portion of the chassis, and an engine supported by the chassis. The operator cab has a floor section extending laterally between a driver seat and a passenger seat at a position forward of the axis of rotation, and the floor section is substantially flat. The engine is disposed under the operator cab and at least partially rearward of the axis of rotation. |
| US09327141B2 |
Gantry image guided radiotherapy system and related treatment delivery methods
Systems, methods, and related computer program products for image-guided radiation treatment (IGRT) are described. Provided according to one preferred embodiment is an IGRT apparatus including a barrel-style rotatable gantry structure that provides high mechanical stability, versatility in radiation delivery, and versatility in target tracking. Methods for treatment radiation delivery using the IGRT apparatus include conical non-coplanar rotational arc therapy and cono-helical non-coplanar rotational arc therapy. A radiation treatment head (MV source) and a treatment guidance imaging system including a kV imaging source are mounted to and rotatable with a common barrel-style rotatable gantry structure, or alternatively the MV and kV sources are mounted to separate barrel-style rotatable gantry structures independently rotatable around a common axis of rotation. Methods for intra-fraction target tracking in a gantry-style IGRT system based on comparisons between a pre-acquired planning image and intrafraction x-ray tomosynthesis images and/or intrafraction cone beam CT (CBCT) images are also described. |
| US09327133B2 |
Implantable medical device
An implantable medical device is provided for sensing cardiac activity within a patient's body. The device comprises a canister, control circuitry disposed within the canister, and a lead assembly extending from the canister. At least one sense electrode is coupled to the circuitry and disposed on the lead assembly for sensing cardiac activity. At least one spacer is coupled between the lead assembly and the canister for maintaining a minimum predetermined distance between the at least one sense electrode and the canister. |
| US09327130B2 |
Implantable pacemakers control and optimization via fractional calculus approaches
Method and system for non-linear modeling of physiological behavior, such as R-R intervals, in implantable devices, such as a rate responsive pacemakers, comprising a comprehensive modeling and optimization methodology based on fractional calculus and constrained finite horizon optimal control theory that allows for allows for fine-grain optimization of pacemaker response to heart rate variations; and the theoretical basis on which a hardware implementation of the fractional optimal controller that can respond to changes in the heart rate dynamics. Present invention describes a fractal approach to pacemaker control based on the constrained finite horizon optimal control problem. This is achieved by modeling the heart rate dynamics via fractional differential equations. Also, by using calculus of variations, the invention describes how the constrained finite horizon optimal control problem can be reduced to solving a linear system of equations. Finally, the invention describes the theoretical basis on which a hardware implementation become possible. |
| US09327129B2 |
Blended posture state classification and therapy delivery
Techniques for classification of a posture state of a patient using multiple posture state definitions, and for delivering therapy according to the patient's classified posture state. Detected parameter values describing a patient's posture state are compared to posture state definitions. This comparison is used to determine similarity values describing how similar the patient's posture state is to each of the posture states described by the posture state definitions. Weighting factors may be determined from the similarity values and used to weight therapy parameter values that are associated with each of the posture state definitions. The resulting weighted therapy parameter values may be used to derive a blended therapy parameter value for use in delivering therapy to the patient. The patient's posture state may be expressed in terms of a blending of the multiple posture state definitions. |
| US09327125B2 |
Selective high frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects, and associated systems and methods
Selective high-frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In particular embodiments, high-frequency modulation in the range of from about 1.5 KHz to about 50 KHz may be applied to the patient's spinal cord region to address low back pain without creating unwanted sensory and/or motor side effects. In other embodiments, modulation in accordance with similar parameters can be applied to other spinal or peripheral locations to address other indications. |
| US09327123B2 |
Endovascular nerve monitoring devices and associated systems and methods
Endovascular nerve monitoring devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A nerve monitoring system configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a nerve monitoring assembly at the distal portion. The shaft is configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site. The nerve monitoring assembly can include a bipolar stimulation electrode array and a bipolar recording electrode array disposed distal to the bipolar stimulation electrode assembly. |
| US09327122B2 |
Methods for catheter-based renal neuromodulation
Methods and apparatus are provided for monopolar neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field. Such monopolar neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, monopolar neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such monopolar neuromodulation is performed bilaterally. |
| US09327119B2 |
Electrostimulation system
An electrostimulation system of the invention includes a signal generator, a docking assembly, and at least one transmission assembly. The signal generator is configured to produce at least one signal. The docking assembly includes a main housing; at least one mechanical retaining element operatively connected to the main housing that mechanically secures the signal generator to the docking assembly; and, at least one electrical docking element mechanically connected to the main housing that electrically connects the docking assembly to the signal generator. The at least one transmission assembly is adapted to fit on a portion of a user's anatomy, including at least one transmission assembly connection element (TACE) adapted to transmit a signal from the docking assembly to the user. The signal generator is electrically and mechanically detachably connected to the docking assembly during use. |
| US09327116B2 |
Wireless cardioresonance stimulation
An apparatus for the cardio-synchronized stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient. The apparatus comprises an active and a passive electrode for attachment to said patient, a signal processor having a configuration input for varying a time delay associated with counterpulsation mode stimulation, and a sensing system for sensing information relating to the performance of the patient's heart and for transmission of information signals to said signal processor, said signal processor producing control signal information relating to stimulation signals to be applied to said active electrode in a counterpulsation mode, a stimulation signal generator associated with said active electrode for generating stimulation signals, wireless transmission means for transmitting said control signal information from said signal processor to said stimulation signal generator whereby said stimulation signal generator applies stimulation signals to said active electrode in accordance with said signal information. |
| US09327115B2 |
Implant device for stimulating osteogenesis and osseointegration
An implant device for stimulating osteogenesis and osseointegration comprises a hollow annular housing member, a pulsed current modulator, and a coil connected to the current modulator. The current modulator and at least a portion of the coil are mounted within the housing member. A frequency of the pulsed current is selected to generate an electromagnetic field of a predetermined flux density that penetrates, and propagates radially outwardly from, the housing member for a sufficiently large propagation distance to stimulate osteogenesis and osseointegration, by means of the generated electromagnetic field, of a bone region in which the implant device is implanted and which is disposed radially outwardly from the housing member. |
| US09327114B2 |
User-activated self-contained co-packaged iontophoretic drug delivery system
A user-activated self-contained co-packaged iontophoretic drug delivery system and method of use for treatment of a subject are described. |
| US09327113B2 |
Active fixation lead having a rotatable curve
Various embodiments concern a lead having a proximal section and a curbed section. The lead can comprise an outer tubular portion having a bias such that the lead assumes a curved shape along the curved section. The lead can further include an inner tubular portion extending within the outer tubular portion, the inner tubular portion comprising an inner coil conductor and an inner polymer jacket over the inner coil conductor along the curved section, the inner tubular member stiffer along the proximal section than the curved section, the outer tubular portion stiffer along the curved section relative to the inner tubular portion along the curved section such that the inner tubular portion can rotate relative to the outer tubular portion while the curved shape is substantially maintained. Relative rotation can extend and rotate and active fixation element. |
| US09327112B2 |
Left ventricular intraseptal stimulation lead
A stimulation lead is disclosed. This lead comprises a lead body having a lumen housing an inner conductor, the conductor being axially and rotationally movable within the lumen, and coupled to a generator of an active implantable medical device. The lead also has a helical anchoring screw extending from a distal end configured to penetrate target tissue, and a stimulation needle electrically coupled to the conductor and comprising at its distal end an active free portion with at least one stimulation electrode for application of pacing pulses to the target tissue. The stimulation needle is axially movable between a retracted position inside the tubular body, and a deployed position with the active free portion of the needle emerging out of the tubular body, utilizing an actuating mechanism for moving the needle from its retracted position to its deployed position under the effect of rotary movement relative to the lead body. |
| US09327111B2 |
Systems and methods for making and using electrode configurations for paddle leads
A paddle lead assembly for providing electrical stimulation of patient tissue includes a paddle body having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The paddle body includes a plurality of electrodes disposed into at least four columns extending parallel with the longitudinal axis. The at least four columns include two lateral columns and at least two medial columns disposed therebetween. The electrodes of the at least two medial columns are arranged into rows aligned along the transverse axis. The electrodes of the two lateral columns are each longitudinally offset from the rows of electrodes of the at least two medial columns. An array of terminals are disposed on each of at least one lead body coupled to the paddle body. A plurality of conductive wires couple each of the electrodes to at least one terminal of the terminal arrays. |
| US09327109B2 |
Implantable electroacupuncture device for reducing hypertension
Disclosed is an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture (EA) device having at least two electrode contacts attached to the surface of its housing. The electrodes include a central cathode electrode on a bottom side of the housing, and a circumferential anode electrode that surrounds the cathode electrode. In one embodiment, the anode annular electrode is a ring electrode placed around the perimeter edge of the coin-shaped housing. The EA device is adapted to be implanted through a very small incision, e.g., less than about 2-3 cm in length, directly adjacent to a selected acupuncture site known to moderate or affect a hypertension condition of a patient. Appropriate power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery having a relatively high internal impedance to be used without causing unacceptable dips in battery voltage when the instantaneous battery current surges. Stimulation pulses are generated during a stimulation session that has a duration of T3 minutes and which is applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio of T3 to T4, is very low, not greater than 0.05. This low duty cycle, along with careful power management, allows the EA device to perform its intended function for several years. |
| US09327108B2 |
Flexible circuit electrode array and a method for backside processing of a flexible circuit electrode device
A flexible circuit electrode array device comprising: a polymer layer; wherein the polymer layer includes one or more metal traces, an electrode array; one or more bond pads; and the electrode array is located on the opposite side of the polymer layer. A method for backside processing of a flexible circuit electrode device, comprising: applying polymer film on a substrate; processing the front side; releasing the polymer film from substrate; flipping over the polymer film and fixing it onto the substrate; processing the backside; and final releasing of the polymer film from the substrate. Another aspect of the method involves backside processing of a flexible circuit electrode device, comprising: processing the front side without releasing the polymer; processing the backside by sacrificial substrate method, or by laser drilling method; and releasing the polymer film from the substrate. |
| US09327104B2 |
Methods and apparatus for delivering a therapeutic agent to nasopharyngeal mucosa targets
A system for delivering a therapeutic agent to a nasopharyngeal mucosa target comprises a foam generating mechanism, a gas, a therapeutic agent in liquid form that inhibits mucus production, and a delivery device. Actuation of the foam generating mechanism entraps gaseous bubbles from the gas in the liquid thereby forming a foam. The therapeutic agent is dispersed in the foam which has an expanded configuration adapted to fill a nasopharyngeal space and deliver the therapeutic agent to the mucosa targets. The delivery device is for delivering the foam to the nasopharyngeal space. The foam may also have a collapsed configuration for removal from the nasopharyngeal space or for concentration of the therapeutic agent onto the mucosa. |
| US09327103B2 |
Rapid exchange dilation catheter for non-vascular applications
Described is a method for treating a bronchial tissue. A guide wire is inserted through a bronchial passage to a desired location relative to a target portion of tissue to be treated. A catheter is slid along the guide wire with the guide wire received in a first lumen of the catheter until the guide wire exits a proximal port of the first lumen. A stiffening member is inserted into a second lumen of the catheter. A fluid is injected through the second lumen to a distal port of the catheter, so that the fluid is supplied to the bronchial tissue. |
| US09327096B2 |
Body lumen fluid delivery device
A method and apparatus for fluid delivery enables navigation through tortuous, spatially restricted body anatomy to access narrow diameter body lumens for the continuous delivery of fluids, including therapeutic fluids, to the lumen in an atraumatic manner that avoids damage to the body lumen. The fluid delivery device can have a flexible conduit having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending along an interior of the flexible conduit providing a fluid flow path between the proximal and distal ends, where the lumen transitions into a micro-lumen exiting through a port through which a high concentration of fluid injected into the lumen exits laterally out along an image viewable zone at the distal end of the flexible conduit. The flexible conduit has a maximum outer diameter sized sufficient to navigate narrow diameter body lumens. |
| US09327093B2 |
Heating element, humidifier for respiratory apparatus including heating element, and respiratory apparatus
An apparatus for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a flow generator to generate a flow of breathable gas; a humidifier chamber to contain a supply of water; a first flow path to deliver the flow of breathable gas from the flow generator to the humidifier chamber; a second flow path to deliver the flow of breathable gas from the humidifier chamber to a patient interface; and a wicking element and/or a flat, elongate heating element provided at least in the humidifier chamber. A method of delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes generating a flow of breathable gas; and humidifying the flow by passing the flow over a supply of water. Humidifying the flow includes heating the supply of water and/or the flow with a heating element in thermal contact with the water and/or the flow before passing the supply of water, the flow over the supply of water, and/or the flow after passing the supply of water; and controlling a voltage applied to the heating element to control the humidity of the flow. A tube for use in delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a circuit including electrically conductive ink provided on an inner surface and/or an outer surface. |
| US09327091B2 |
Tracheal tube and suction device
Tracheal tube systems may include first and second tubes and an inflatable balloon. The first tube may be flexible and hollow and have first and second open ends. The inflatable balloon may be affixed to and circumferentially surround a portion of the first tube. The inflatable balloon may include an indentation sized and positioned to accommodate a portion of a second tube positioned therein, when the inflatable balloon is inflated. The second tube may be hollow and have a multiplicity of holes along a sidewall not in contact with the balloon. The second tube may be configured to be coupled to a suction device that creates a negative pressure in the second tube. When the tracheal tube system is inserted in a patient's trachea, the negative pressure in the second tube may act to remove, or suction out, fluids and other matter from the trachea. |
| US09327089B2 |
Methods and systems for compensation of tubing related loss effects
A method for ventilating a patient with a ventilator includes consecutively delivering a plurality of substantially equal volume amounts into a closed ventilator circuit during a ventilator self-test, receiving a pressure measurement for each volume delivery, calculating a change in pressure for each volume delivery, consecutively releasing a plurality of substantially equal volume amounts from the closed ventilator circuit during the ventilator self-test, calculating a change in pressure for each volume release, fitting the calculated change in pressure data for volume delivery and volume release to an inhalation non-linear model equation and an exhalation non-linear model equation, respectively, deriving one or more inhalation tubing compliance compensation coefficients from the inhalation non-linear model equation, and deriving one or more exhalation tubing compliance compensation coefficients from the exhalation non-linear model equation. |
| US09327088B2 |
Drug dispenser
There is provided a drug dispenser device comprising a housing defining a first chamber; extending from said housing and defining a second open chamber, an outlet for insertion into a body cavity of a patient; provided to said first chamber of the housing, a discharge block defining a discharge block orifice; receivable within the first chamber for movement therewithin, a drug discharge device, said drug discharge device having a longitudinal axis and comprising a container for storing a drug formulation to be dispensed, a discharge mechanism and a discharge channel from said container, wherein said discharge channel is receivable by said discharge block to enable discharge of said drug formulation via said discharge block orifice to said outlet; provided to the housing; and at least one finger operable member moveable to apply a force directly or indirectly to the drug discharge device for movement along the longitudinal axis towards the discharge block to actuate said discharge mechanism. The housing further defines an aperture through which said at least one finger operable member in part protrudes, and wherein the at least one finger operable member is moveable from a rest position in which the at least one finger operable member acts to block off said aperture to an actuating position in which the aperture is unblocked and through which air may be drawn into the housing in response to patient inhalation through the outlet. |
| US09327086B2 |
Needle shield and adapter fixedly attached to syringe
An assembly for use with a syringe having a barrel and a needle includes a sealing element surrounding and positioned over at least a portion of the distal end of the syringe. An adapter at least partially surrounds the sealing element and is positioned over the distal end of the syringe. The adapter has a first skin contacting surface positioned at a distal end thereof. At least a portion of the first skin contacting surface extends generally parallel to at least a terminal end of the needle. The adapter also has a second skin contacting surface positioned proximally relative to the terminal end of the needle and at an angle to the first skin contacting surface. A needle shield at least partially surrounds and is removably positioned over at least one of the adapter, the sealing element and the syringe barrel. |
| US09327085B2 |
Needle disabling device using electric current
A used needle is inserted in a housing of a needle apparatus disabling device. As the needle is pushed downwards sealing a collar opening and bears against a stationary cutter blade. The needle is pushed further into the device where it contacts upper and lower electrodes. An electric current passes through the needle, which causes it to become heated resistively to destruction. A voltage drop between the electrodes is detected by a processor activating a motor driven movable cutter blade which then severs a remaining stub or remnant of the needle portion and simultaneously urges the severed stub downwardly onto the electrodes to ensure its complete destruction. During this process any sparks or airborne contaminants, or combustion gases are prevented from escaping through the opening by the sealing action of the apparatus. |
| US09327083B2 |
Medicament delivery device
Provided is a medicament delivery device (100) comprising a tubular housing (110), having a proximal end (111) and an opposite distal end (112), an actuator means (119, 120), slidably and coaxially arranged inside the tubular housing (110) wherein is provided an inter-locking mechanism (119, 413) between the a cap (410) and the housing (110), enabling the cap (410) to freely spin, i.e. it is impossible to open the cap (410), until the medicament delivery device (100) has been properly activated by an activator means (160). |
| US09327081B2 |
Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument. |
| US09327080B2 |
Piston for a medical hollow body, and medical hollow bodies
A piston for a medical hollow body such as a syringe or a carpule includes at least one sliding surface for contact with the hollow body. The piston has at least one receiving area in which a lubricant can be received, and at least one dispensing mechanism for dispensing the at least one lubricant from the at least one receiving area to the at least one sliding surface. |
| US09327079B2 |
Syringe barrel lubricant coverage quality control
A quality control method or system for determining a lubricant coverage at the inside surface of a syringe barrel is provided. The timing for the quality control is not intuitive, yet crucial for patient's safety. The pre-fill test is for a pre-filled (empty or no drug solution), yet oil lubricated, barrel. This pre-fill test needs to be performed within a certain time window immediately following the lubrication. The post-fill test is for a post-filled oil lubricated syringe barrel filled with a solution. This post-fill test needs to be performed after a certain time window has passed from the filling with the solution. The quality control methods could lead to a reduction of health-risks or avoid life-threatening situations associated with syringes that are either below or above the desired lubrication coverage. |
| US09327077B2 |
Medical injector with compliance tracking and monitoring
A system includes a medicament delivery device and a container configured to receive at least a portion of the medicament delivery device. The medicament delivery device includes an actuator and a first electronic circuit system. The actuator is configured to initiate delivery of a medicament into a body when the actuator is moved from a first position to a second position. The first electronic circuit system is configured to output a first electronic signal when the actuator is moved from the first position to the second position. The container includes a second electronic circuit system configured to receive the first electronic signal. The second electronic circuit system is configured to output a second electronic signal associated with the first electronic signal. |
| US09327074B2 |
Implantable infusion devices including apparatus for confirming fluid flow and systems, apparatus and methods associated with same
Implantable infusion apparatus, systems and methods that involve the use of a sensor that is associated with the catheter outlet. |
| US09327070B2 |
Medical device therapy based on posture and timing
This disclosure describes techniques implemented by a medical device, such as an implantable medical device (IMD). The IMD may be configured to detect a posture state of a patient, and deliver posture-responsive therapy. In particular, the IMD not only detects the posture state of a patient, but also detects timing associated with the detected posture state, such as the time of day, the day of the week, or a specific time of day associated with a specific day. In this way, the posture-responsive therapy delivered by the IMD may be dependent not only on the posture state of the patient, but also on the timing associated with the posture state. The same posture state, therefore, may result in different types of therapy to the patient if the same posture occurs at different times of the day. |
| US09327069B2 |
Methods and systems for treating a medical condition by promoting neural remodeling within the brain
Methods of treating a medical condition include applying at least one stimulus to a stimulation site within the brain of a patient with an implanted stimulator in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. The at least one stimulus is configured to promote neural remodeling within the brain of the patient. Systems for treating a medical condition include an implantable stimulator configured to apply at least one stimulus to a stimulation site within the brain of a patient in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. The at least one stimulus is configured to promote neural remodeling within the brain of the patient. |
| US09327068B2 |
Guidable intravascular blood pump and related methods
An improved intravascular blood pump and related methods involving the broad inventive concept of equipping the intravascular blood pump with guiding features such that the intravascular blood pump can be selectively positioned at a predetermined location within the circulatory system of a patient. |
| US09327066B2 |
CPB system with dual function blood reservoir
The venous reservoir is omitted from an extracorporeal blood circuit system by substituting a blood reservoir in parallel with the arterial pump. The reservoir has an inlet connected to the outlet of the pump and an outlet connected to the inlet of the pump. At least three blood flow paths can be configured. A main path has the inlet and outlet of the reservoir blocked while pumped blood flows through the venous cannula, the oxygenator, and the arterial cannula. An accumulator path has the inlet to the oxygenator and the outlet of the reservoir blocked while blood flows through the venous cannula and the inlet to the reservoir. A discharge path has the inlet of the reservoir blocked while the outlet is open whereby blood from the reservoir flows into the oxygenator. In a fourth configuration, the ECC fluid can be recovered in the reservoir and hemoconcentrated for autologous transfusion. |
| US09327065B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy
Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. |
| US09327062B2 |
Soluble implantable device comprising polyelectrolyte with hydrophobic counterions
The present invention provides an implantable device having a biosoluble coating comprising a polyelectrolyte and a counterion and the methods of making and using the same. |
| US09327059B2 |
Steroid-containing sustained release intraocular implants and related methods
Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is present in an amount sufficient to lessen the severity of at least one side effect compared to the use of an otherwise identical implant lacking said auxiliary agent. The steroid and the auxiliary agent may be present on the same intraocular implant or on different implants. The steroid and auxiliary agent may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants containing the steroid and an auxiliary agent may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions while reducing the side effects otherwise accompanying steroid use. |
| US09327058B2 |
Hydrogel enhanced medical devices
The present disclosure generally provides a stent-graft for insertion into a body vessel that comprises hydrophilic polyurethane hydrogel cuffs and an elongated cylindrical body. This stent-graft exhibits an enhanced ability to maintain its original position when placed into a patient and resist the potential of migration without causing excessive discomfort to the patient. Upon exposure to bodily fluids, the cuffs of the stent-graft expand to exert a sealing or anchoring force against the wall of the body vessel. Such a stent-graft overcomes many of the problems associated with conventional stent-grafts as currently used in many different applications, for example, endovascular repair and ureteral drainage. |
| US09327055B2 |
Compositions for regenerating defective or absent myocardium
Compositions of the invention for regenerating defective or absent myocardium comprise an emulsified or injectable extracellular matrix composition. The composition may also include an extracellular matrix scaffold component of any formulation, and further include added cells, proteins, or other components to optimize the regenerative process and restore cardiac function. |
| US09327052B2 |
Polyurethanes for osteoimplants
Biological-based polyurethanes and methods of making the same. The polyurethanes are formed by reacting a biodegradable polyisocyanate (such as lysine diisocyanate) with an optionally hydroxylated biomolecule to form polyurethane. The polymers formed may be combined with ceramic and/or bone particles to form a composite, which may be used as an osteoimplant. |
| US09327049B2 |
Anti-adhesion polymer composition capable of supporting growth factor
The present invention relates to an anti-adhesion polymer composition capable of supporting growth factor, which effectively exhibits anti-adhesion function and, at the same time, has an excellent adhesive property so as to be able to easily and continuously adhere to a wound site, has antibacterial and hemostatic properties, and is composed of an injectable formulation suitable for use in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery or the like. The anti-adhesion polymer composition capable of supporting growth factor comprises: 24-50 wt % of a polyethyleneglycol-polypropyleneglycol-polyethyleneglycol (PEG-PPG-PEG) block copolymer having a polyethyleneglycol (PEG) content of 65-85 wt % and a molecular weight of 6,000-20,000 Da; 0.03-5 wt % of gelatin; 0.03-5 wt % of chitosan; and distilled water. |
| US09327047B1 |
UVC air decontamination system
A UVC radiation system for producing decontaminated air which flows into the surroundings of the system while blocking UVC radiation from entering the surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first housing forming a first air chamber and having multiple side walls each having one or more UVC lamps adjacent thereto. Each side wall has air vent openings in a pattern which confronts substantially the entire length of the one or more adjacent lamps. A second housing surrounds the first housing and lamps and forms a second air chamber having one or more walls containing an air filter to permit air to flow through the filter into the surrounding environment and to prevent UVC radiation from entering the environment. |
| US09327045B2 |
Air freshener with porous membrane with leak pad and adjustable opening
An air freshener comprises a scent capsule carried by a housing. The scent capsule comprises a reservoir containing a fragrant material, and with an opening to a cavity therein and covered by a permeable membrane through which a fragrance can permeate, and a releasable seal sealed over the opening and the permeable membrane to resist fragrance release until removed. An absorptive pad is disposed behind the releasable seal between the scent capsule and the housing, and is capable of absorbing the fragrant material that permeates through the permeable membrane. |
| US09327044B2 |
Method for delivering a volatile fluid to the atmosphere
A method for delivering a volatile fluid in a continuous manner, over a period of time and without leakage, to the atmosphere is disclosed. The method includes activating a device by breaching a semi-rigid sheet to release volatile fluid to the atmosphere. The device includes a flexible sheet and a semi-rigid sheet that are sealed along their edges to form a closed pocket or reservoir for containing a volatile fluid. The semi-rigid sheet is sealed on a first side to a flexible sheet and sealed on a second side to a vapor permeable membrane. The semi-rigid sheet contains a volatile fluid in the reservoir during storage, preventing contact of the volatile fluid with the vapor permeable membrane before the device is activated. The semi-rigid sheet has a differential score to guide the bounds of an opening that is formed upon activation. Once activated, the vapor permeable membrane provides continuous emission of a volatile fluid from the device. |
| US09327043B2 |
Device for delivering a volatile fluid to the atmosphere
A device for delivering a volatile fluid in a continuous manner, over a period of time and without leakage, is disclosed. The device includes a flexible sheet and a semi-rigid sheet that are sealed along their edges to form a closed pocket or reservoir for containing a volatile fluid. The semi-rigid sheet is sealed on a first side to a flexible sheet and sealed on a second side to a vapor permeable membrane. The semi-rigid sheet contains a volatile fluid in the reservoir during storage, preventing contact of the volatile fluid with the vapor permeable membrane before the device is activated. The semi-rigid sheet has a differential score to guide the bounds of an opening that is formed upon activation. Once activated, the vapor permeable membrane provides continuous emission of a volatile fluid from the device. |
| US09327040B2 |
Ozone sanitizing system
A device for sanitizing objects using ozone is disclosed having a container defining an enclosed space and a selectively closeable opening for enclosing the space, an ozone generator, an ozone converter, a controller, and a timer working together to generate a predetermined concentration of ozone within the enclosed space and maintain approximately the same concentration for a predetermined period of time. Also disclosed are assemblies and methods detecting and warning of entrapment within the enclosure and halting ozone production when it occurs. Further disclosed are devices and methods for coupling a maintenance device to the sanitizing system to perform various maintenance operations such as adjusting operational control parameters, and observing conditions within the enclosed chamber in real-time such as temperature, humidity, and ozone concentration. |
| US09327038B2 |
Stable activatable particles as radiotherapeutic agents for the treatment of disease
The present invention provides radiotherapeutic agents and compositions and methods for making and using the same. In some embodiments, the radiotherapeutic agent is a nanoparticle comprising a radionuclide and a carrier moiety. In some embodiments, the radionuclide is produced by activating a stable activatable particle via neutron activation. |
| US09327033B2 |
Degradation-stabilised, biocompatible collagen matrices
The present invention relates to degradation-stabilized, biocompatible collagen matrices which are distinguished in particular by the fact that they contain soluble collagen and peptide constituents, to processes for the preparation of such collagen matrices, which processes include in particular chemical crosslinking with an epoxy-functional crosslinking agent, and to the use of the collagen matrices according to the invention as a cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent, in particular for topical use, and as a wound treatment agent, as an implant or as a haemostatic agent in humans or animals, and as a scaffold for cell population in the biotechnology, basic research and tissue engineering field. |
| US09327029B2 |
Antimicrobial silver hydrogel composition for the treatment of burns and wounds
An antimicrobial therapeutic hydrogel composition comprises a pharmaceutical and/or medical grade silver salt, and an Aloe vera gel or extract. The composition could also include stabilizing agents, a non-ionic surfactant, polyol, and hydrophilic hygroscopic polymers. The resulting product has potent antimicrobial activity against bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses. The antimicrobial therapeutic composition can serve as a treatment for burns and as a wound/lesion dressing that either donates or receives moisture to provide a physiologic environment for accelerated wound healing and the relief of pain. |
| US09327025B2 |
Enriched 10-boron composition for cancer therapy and a method of synthesizing the same
The embodiments herein provide a method of synthesizing a novel enriched 10-boron drug for treatment of cancer by Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) method. In BNCT, drug containing enriched 10-Boron has the important role in final treatment efficiency. The composition is Enriched 10-Boron Calcium Fructo Borate (E10BCFB). The Calcium Fructo-Borate is found in some vegetables. E10BCFB is in fact an artificial Calcium Fructo-Borate which is synthesized chemically with enriched 10-Boron. E10BCFB becomes an important competitor drug in the fight against some cancerous cells. The composition is applied orally and parenterally. |
| US09327023B2 |
HER2 targeting agent treatment in non-HER2-amplified cancers having HER2 expressing cancer stem cells
The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for treating cancers with HER2 targeting agents and preventing resistance thereto. In particular embodiments, non-HER2-amplified cancers are treated with HER2 targeting agents, wherein the cancer stem cells in the cancer express HER2 and/or HER2 indicator marker. The present invention also relates to compositions, methods, and kits for detecting expression of HER2 and/or a HER2 indicator marker in non-HER2-amplified cancer samples from a subject, and identifying the subject as responsive to treatment with a HER2 targeting agent and/or treating the subject with a HER2 targeting agent. |
| US09327022B2 |
BSA-specific antibodies
The invention relates to antibodies specific to serum albumins. More specifically, the invention relates to camelid single domain antibodies and pentabodies binding to serum albumins of various species with various affinities. |
| US09327019B2 |
Attenuated enterohemorrhagic E. coli-based vaccine vector and methods relating thereto
An attenuated enterohemorrhagic E. coli-based vaccine vector is disclosed. Enterotoxigenic E. coli colonization factor antigen 1 and the B subunit of E. coli heat labile toxin have been expressed in the attenuated enterohemorrhagic E. coli vector strain. Immunized animals are further protected against lethal and non lethal challenges with the enterotoxigenic E. coli strain. Immunization of mice with the vaccine construct induces mucosal antibody against both antigens, establishing the attenuated E. coli vector strain as a generally useful vector for presenting one or more antigens to a subject in a vaccine. |
| US09327018B2 |
Recombinant baculovirus vaccine
The present invention provides a novel transfer vector and a recombinant baculovirus; methods for the production thereof; pharmaceuticals containing the recombinant baculovirus as an active ingredient, which are useful as preventive or therapeutic drugs for infectious diseases such as malaria and influenza; and methods for preventing and treating infectious diseases such as malaria and influenza. More specifically, the invention provides a recombinant transfer vector capable of expressing a foreign gene fused to a virus gene under the control of a dual promoter; a recombinant baculovirus; methods for the production thereof; pharmaceuticals containing the recombinant baculovirus as an active ingredient; and methods for preventing and treating infectious diseases such as malaria and influenza comprising administrating the recombinant baculovirus to patients. |
| US09327015B2 |
Methods and devices for correcting spinal deformity with pharmaceutical-eluting pedicle screws
A method of correcting spinal deformity, which includes locating pharmaceutical-loaded implants adjacent to targeted spinal growth plates, and then eluting the pharmaceutical onto the growth plates. Preferably, the method involves correcting spinal deformity by simply inserting a pharmaceutical-eluting pedicle screw onto the concave side of a scoliotic curve. In some embodiments, the screw has a cannulated internal reservoir that contains a growth-inhibiting pharmaceutical (such as a tetracycline) and at least one fenestration that allows the pharmaceutical to elute onto the vertebral body growth plate. |
| US09327012B2 |
Composition for treating, improving, or preventing pain
In order to provide a composition for treating, improving, or preventing pain, it has been found out that a metallothionein protein is expressed in a normal peripheral nerve, and that the expression is not observed in a peripheral nerve producing pain. Moreover, it has been found out that administering metallothionein to rats having neuropathic pain suppresses the pain in the rats. |
| US09327007B2 |
Medicinal plants extract using processing of herbal medicine and composition of skin external application comprising the same
The present invention relates to an extract of a processed herbal medicinal plant and a composition for skin external application which contains the extract. More specifically, the composition for skin external application contains an extract of processed herbal medicinal plant, prepared through a method comprising the steps of: (a) processing an herbal medicinal plant by a process of boiling, steaming, roasting, baking or heating the medicinal plant or a combination of two or more of these processes; (b) obtaining an extract of the processed medicinal plant. The composition shows an improved antioxidant effect. |
| US09327004B2 |
Topical compositions comprising fermented extracts of traditional chinese medicinal (TCM) ingredients, and methods of making and using same
The present invention relates to topical compositions containing fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients for improving the appearance and skin condition of the user. The topical compositions of the present invention are tailored for different users of different skin compositions according to TCM principles. The fermented TCM extracts are characterized by reduced odor and/or color in comparison with unfermented TCM extracts and are therefore more suitable for use in cosmetic products. |
| US09326996B2 |
Use of xenon as neuroprotectant in a neonatal subject
The present invention relates to the use of xenon in the preparation of a medicament for preventing and/or alleviating one or more anesthetic-induced neurological deficits in a neonatal subject.The present invention further relates to combinations of xenon and sevoflurane, and use thereof as preconditioning agents for administration prior to hypoxic-ischaemic injury. |
| US09326995B2 |
Oxides for wound healing and body repair
The invention provides a homogeneous composition comprising a hemostatically effective amount of a charged oxide, wherein the composition has an isoelectric point, as measured in calcium chloride, below 7.3 or above 7.4. Typically, the charged oxide is selected from the group consisting of silaceous oxides, titanium oxides, aluminum oxides, calcium oxides, zinc oxides, nickel oxides and iron oxides. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises a second oxide selected from the group consisting of calcium oxide, sodium oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, phosphorus oxide and alumina. In a typical embodiment of the invention, the charged oxide is silaceous oxide, the second oxide comprises calcium oxide and the ratio, by molar ratio, of silaceous oxide to calcium oxide is 0.25 to 15. Optionally, the composition further comprises phosphorous oxide. Also described are methods of making and using such compositions. |
| US09326994B2 |
Amine functional polyamides
Amine functional polyamides comprise amine and ammonium groups along the polymer chain. Amine functional polyamides can be used as pharmaceutical agents and in pharmaceutical compositions. The amine functional polyamides are particularly useful in the treatment or prevention of mucositis and infection, specifically oral mucositis, surgical site infection, and lung infection associated with cystic fibrosis. |
| US09326993B2 |
Treatment of pulmonary and pleural fibrosis using HSP27 inhibitors
Reduction of HSP27 expression is in beneficial in the treatment of pleural and pulmonary fibrosis and in particular subpleural fibrosis and IPF. Pharmaceutical compositions for this purpose contain an inhibitor of HSP27 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. |
| US09326990B2 |
Heart failure suppressing agent
Provided are a medicine and a food product that suppress a heart disease such as cardiomegaly and heart failure. Specifically provided is an agent for suppressing a heart disease selected from heart failure, cardiac fibrosis, ventricular wall thickening and cardiomegaly, which comprises luteolin or a derivative thereof as an active ingredient. |
| US09326987B2 |
Indazole derivatives for use in the treatment of influenza virus infection
The present invention is directed to compounds for use in the treatment or prevention of influenza virus infection. |
| US09326981B2 |
Sublingual apomorphine
The invention features methods involving the use of sublingual film formulations of apomorphine for treating Parkinson's disease. The methods involve providing the sublingual film formulation and administering the sublingual film formulation sublingually in the mouth of a subject by contacting sublingual mucosal tissue with the film. |
| US09326977B2 |
Anti-inflammatory compounds
Compositions comprising isolated ido-BR1 are described for use in therapy or prophylaxis, including the treatment of inflammatory diseases (for example as anti-inflammatory drugs) and to reduce inflammation. Also described are methods for monitoring the quality of a Cucurbitaceae extract, to processes for producing a Cucurbitaceae extract as well as to Cucurbitaceae extracts obtainable by such processes. |
| US09326967B2 |
Vaporizable cannabinoid compositions
A composition is provided that includes a cannabinoid capable of inducing a pharmacological effect, an ester, a condensation aerosol, and a carrier liquid solution of food grade materials. The cannabinoid may include a bio-active ingredient receivable by a cannabinoid receptor and/or an acetylcholine receptor. The pharmacological effect may be produced by reception of tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, or mixtures thereof. The composition may also include ethanol, flavoring agents, and aromatherapy agents. The composition is deliverable to a user via vaporization. A method is provided for creating a pharmacological effect using the composition. |