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| US09422561B2 |
Treatment of disease by modulation of SIRT6
An aspect of an embodiment of the invention relates to providing treatment of disease, in particular age-related disease, through increasing or decreasing the activity of SIRT6 protein. This may be accomplished through upregulation and downregulation of expression of SIRT6 in mammals. It has been found by the inventors that mice over-expressing SIRT6 have a longer lifespan in comparison to control mice, indicating that increasing SIRT6 expression can lengthen lifespan of mammals. Agents which modulate SIRT6 expression through, for example binding to 3′UTR region of human mRNA encoding SIRT6 or by blocking binding of agents to 3′UTR region of human mRNA encoding SIRT6, have been identified. |
| US09422560B2 |
Methods and compositions for neuroprotection
Disclosed herein are methods and kits useful for providing neuroprotection to neurons in the inner ear and to methods of treating inner ear diseases and disorders, including tinnitus and Mnire's disease. |
| US09422557B2 |
Methods and compositions for weed control
The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate Acetyl-CoA carboxylase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control. |
| US09422555B2 |
Antisense oligonucleotides for inducing exon skipping and methods of use thereof
An antisense molecule capable of binding to a selected target site to induce exon skipping in the dystrophin gene, as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 to 202. |
| US09422552B2 |
Modified siNA
The present invention pertains to the use of at least one abasic modification within the first 8 nucleotide positions of the 5′ region of the antisense strand of a small interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecule for reducing off-target effects. Provided are suitable modified siNAs, compositions and methods for producing respective siNAs, as well as kits comprising respective siNAs. |
| US09422551B2 |
Adapters for ligation to RNA in an RNA library with reduced bias
An improved adapter design for ligation to target RNA in a library is described which enables target RNAs that would normally be under-represented or not represented at all in a cDNA library or a PCR product of the cDNA library, to be represented with average frequency. |
| US09422545B2 |
Lipopolysaccharide-targeted peptide mimic vaccine against Q fever
A vaccine and method of vaccination for conferring immunity to Q fever is described. The vaccine comprises a polypeptide with a sequence of SLTWHKHELHRK (SEQ ID NO: 7) (m1E41920) or SPPWHKHELHRK (SEQ ID NO: 8) (m1E44), or at least 90% identity to m1E41920 or m1E44. Constructs are also provided for use in vaccination and treatment of Q fever. A method to identify and generate new vaccines to prevent diseases caused by intracellular Gram-negative bacteria is also described. |
| US09422534B2 |
Synthesis of prazole compounds
The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring monooxygenase polypeptides useful for preparing prazole compounds, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides. |
| US09422523B2 |
System and method for sorting cells
Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved. |
| US09422520B2 |
System and method for generating a tool motion
System for generating the motion of a tool, in particular for the work on biological cell material, which includes an apparatus, the apparatus providing a tool section, at which a tool can be arranged, and at least one actuator element arranged to move the tool section, the system further comprising a system control device. |
| US09422519B2 |
Biomass hydrothermal decomposition system and saccharide-solution production method using biomass material
A biomass hydrothermal decomposition system includes a hydrothermal decomposition unit 17 that transports the fed biomass material from a lower side to an upper side in an apparatus body 13 by screw means 14, feeds pressurized hot water 15 from an upper side different from a feed position of the biomass material 11 into the apparatus body 13, which is pressurized hot water to be discharged, so as to separate a lignin component and a hemicellulose component from the biomass material; a biomass solid discharging unit 18 that discharges a biomass solid 20 from the upper side of the apparatus body 13; and a slurrying vessel 21 communicating with the biomass solid discharging unit 18, into which water 19 is injected and the discharged biomass solid 20 is added to obtain a slurried biomass solid are provided. |
| US09422510B2 |
Polymeric active ingredients which contain sulfonate groups and improve primary washing power
The intention was to improve the primary washing power of washing and cleaning agents in particular towards oily and/or greasy soiling This was achieved substantially by incorporating polymers containing styrenesulfonic acid. |
| US09422507B2 |
Process for isolation of fatty acids, resin acids and sterols from tall oil pitch
A process for recovering fatty acids, resin acids and sterols from tall oil pitch, said process comprising a) saponifying the tall oil pitch with an alkali to hydrolyze esters included in the pitch to free alcohols and organic acids in salt form, b) acidulating the saponified pitch with a mineral acid to convert the organic acids in salt form into free organic acids and to form an organic phase and an aqueous phase, c) separating the aqueous phase from the organic phase, d) evaporation fractionating the organic phase to obtain a distillate rich in sterols, fatty acids and resin acids, d) evaporation fractionating the organic phase to obtain a distillate rich in sterols, fatty acids and resin acids, e) evaporation fractionating the distillate to obtain a bottom fraction rich in sterols, and a distillate rich in fatty acids and resin acids, and f) subjecting the sterols in the sterol-rich bottom fraction to crystallization purification. |
| US09422506B2 |
Dewaxing
A method of dewaxing a citrus oil by subjecting the oil to a filtration process, in which the oil is caused to flow parallel to a porous membrane during which process it is maintained at a temperature of less than about 11° C., said membrane having an average pore size of from about 0.05-5 micrometers. The method produces citrus oils that are dewaxed to an unusually high extent. |
| US09422505B2 |
Carrier system for fragrances
The present invention relates to a carrier system for fragrances, to the production thereof and to the use of the carrier system in laundry and cosmetic formulations.Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a microcapsule comprising a core of hydrophobic material composed of at least one fragrance or perfume and a microcapsule shell obtainable by the suspension polymerization of the following monomers: (a) one or more C1-C24-alkyl ester(s) of (meth)acrylic acid (monomer A), (b) one or more bi- or polyfunctional monomers (monomer B) and (c) optionally, one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomers (monomer C), wherein the shear rate for the preparation of the emulsion lies in the range of from 150 to 500 rpm and the stirring time for the preparation of the emulsion lies in the range of from 15 min to 180 min. |
| US09422499B2 |
Low viscosity, low volatility lubricating oil basestocks
A composition containing one or more sulfur-containing compounds represented by the formula (R1)a(X)(R2)b wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are the residue of an olefin (e.g., aliphatic, aromatic or cycloaliphatic olefin) having from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, X is the residue of a thiol or polythiol, a is a value from 1 to 6, and b is a value from 0 to 6. The composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. (Kv100) from 2 to 300 cst, a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. (Kv40) from 5 to 4000 cst, a viscosity index (VI) from −100 to 300, and a Noack volatility of no greater than 90 percent. A process for producing the composition, a lubricating oil base stock and lubricating oil containing the composition, and a method for improving one or more of solubility and dispersancy of polar additives in a lubricating oil containing the composition. |
| US09422498B2 |
Low viscosity, low volatility lubricating oil basestocks
A composition containing one or more sulfur-containing compounds represented by the formula (R1)a(X)(R2)b wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are the residue of an olefin (e.g., vinyl ether, acrylate, methacrylate, or vinyl ester) having from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, X is the residue of a thiol or polythiol, a is a value from 1 to 6, and b is a value from 0 to 6. The composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. (Kv100) from 2 to 300 cst, a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. (Kv40) from 5 to 4000 cst, a viscosity index (VI) from −100 to 300, and a Noack volatility of no greater than 90 percent. A process for producing the composition, a lubricating oil base stock and lubricating oil containing the composition, and a method for improving one or more of solubility and dispersancy of polar additives in a lubricating oil containing the composition. |
| US09422497B2 |
Synthetic lubricant basestocks and methods of preparation thereof
This disclosure relates to vinyl terminated macromer (VTM) based synthetic basestocks and their methods of preparation, lubricant compositions, methods of lubrication and products so lubricated. The VTM based synthetic basestocks useful for fuels and lubricants include oligomerization or polymerization products of one or more allylic vinyl terminated macromers (VTMs) having a molecular weight from 84 to 10080. The one or more allylic VTMs are oligomerized or polymerized in the presence of a catalyst under oligomerization or polymerization conditions sufficient to give the VTM based synthetic basestock. The catalyst can be a metallocene catalyst or an acid catalyst, e.g., Lewis acid. The one or more allylic vinyl terminated macromers (VTMs) can be one or more allylic vinyl terminated atactic polypropylene macromers (VTM aPP) having a molecular weight from 84 to 2250 and having a terminal allylic vinyl olefin content of at least 90%. |
| US09422496B2 |
Oxygen and sulfur tolerant adsorbent system
A process for treating a gas stream, such as natural gas, comprising a process design that prevents the formation of undesired sulfur and sulfates from the reaction of oxygen and sulfur is disclosed. After water is removed from the gas stream, a portion of the dried gas stream is sent through a cooled adsorbent bed that has a first layer to remove sulfur compounds and then a layer to remove oxygen. There may be additional layers of adsorbent to remove other contaminants. The gas stream that is then heated to regenerate an adsorbent bed no longer contains sulfur and oxygen and undesirable reactions of sulfur and oxygen are avoided. |
| US09422494B2 |
Process for producing renewable jet fuel compositions
The present invention provides a process for producing jet fuel components from syngas. Syngas is converted to methanol and ethanol, and, optionally, higher alcohols. The methanol is separated from the ethanol and higher alcohols, and converted to C5-9 paraffins and aromatics via a dimethyl ether intermediate. The dimethyl ether is reacted over a catalyst to form jet fuel range hydrocarbons and aromatics. The ethanol and higher alcohols are dehydrated to form olefins, which are then oligomerized and, optionally, hydrogenated and/or isomerized, to form products in the jet fuel range. All or part of the two separate product streams can be combined, to provide jet fuel components which include aromatics and paraffins, ideally isoparaffins, in the jet fuel range. The syngas is in one embodiment derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for producing renewable jet fuel. |
| US09422493B2 |
Tritylated alkyl aryl ethers
A compound having formula (Ph3C)mAr(R1)j(OR2)n, wherein Ph represents a phenyl group, Ar is an aromatic ring system having from six to twenty carbon atoms, R1 and R2 independently are C1-C18 alkyl or C4-C18 heteroalkyl, m is one or two, j is an integer from one to four and n is an integer from one to three. |
| US09422488B2 |
System having a fuel injector with tip cooling
A system includes a gasification fuel injector. The gasification fuel injector includes a tip portion surrounding an injection passage configured to inject a fluid in a downstream direction. The tip portion includes an inner wall surrounding the injection passage and extending in the downstream direction from a neck to a rim, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall and extending from the neck to the rim, and a coolant chamber between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall includes a curved wall portion extending in the downstream direction away from the rim. |
| US09422486B2 |
Selective hydrogenation catalyst for unsaturated compound
The present invention relates to a selective hydrogenation catalyst for an unsaturated compound. The supported catalyst contains at least one Group VIB non-noble metal oxide and at least one Group VIII non-noble metal oxide deposited on a carrier; and the catalyst has an optimized acid distribution on the surface of the catalyst, and more preferably has an optimized Group VIII/VIB metal ratio and a Group VIII non-noble metal density per unit of catalyst surface area. Using the catalyst of the present invention can have the following advantages: the weight increase of light sulphides in an unsaturated compound or a mixture containing unsaturated compounds, the hydrogenation of a polyunsaturated compound, the isomerization of a monounsaturated compound, high operation flexibility and a significant improvement in the effects of a hydrogenation treatment. |
| US09422484B2 |
Interface and mud control system and method for refinery desalters
A method and system for controlling an interface emulsion layer and mud layer within a desalter vessel includes injecting a water flow through a plurality of nozzles arranged about a piping circuit located in the brine water layer. Each nozzle is oriented toward an interior space of the desalter vessel and is arranged oblique to the piping circuit. The water flow through the plurality of nozzles causes a horizontal and vertical rotation of a volume of water that is effective for suspending solids in the water and promoting a collapse of the interface emulsion layer. The water velocity through each nozzle, which may be a recycled water flow, is preferably in a range of 1 to 3 fpm and each nozzle is preferably oriented at an angle of about 15° and 60° in a horizontal plane and a downward angle of about 15° and 60° in a vertical plane. |
| US09422483B2 |
Methods for treating hydrocarbon streams containing mercaptan compounds
Disclosed is a method for treating hydrocarbon streams containing mercaptan compounds including contacting a first, relatively light hydrocarbon stream including mercaptan compounds with a first alkaline caustic solution to remove the mercaptan compounds from the first hydrocarbon stream and generate a second alkaline caustic solution including mercaptan compounds and oxidizing the mercaptan compounds in the second alkaline caustic solution to generate a third alkaline solution including a first concentration of disulfide compounds. The method further includes separating a portion of the disulfide compounds in the third alkaline solution to form a fourth alkaline solution including a second concentration of disulfide compounds. Still further, the method includes contacting the fourth alkaline solution with a second, relatively heavy hydrocarbon stream including mercaptan compounds to remove the mercaptan compounds from the second hydrocarbon stream, remove the disulfide compounds from the fourth alkaline solution, and generate the first alkaline caustic solution. |
| US09422481B2 |
Microwave produced pyrolysis oil from beneficiated organic-carbon-containing feedstock
A processed pyrolysis oil composition, a renewable liquid fuel, having a high energy density, low water content and a more neutral pH, and made with an oxygen-starved microwave sub-system from a processed organic-carbon-containing feedstock made with a beneficiation sub-system is described. Renewable biomass feedstock passed through a beneficiation sub-system to reduce water content to below at least 20 wt % and water-soluble salt reduction of at least 60% from that of unprocessed organic-carbon-containing feedstock on a dry basis. The processed feedstock is introduced into a substantially microwave-transparent reaction chamber. A microwave source emits microwaves which are directed through the microwave-transparent wall of the reaction chamber to impinge on the feedstock within the reaction chamber. The microwave source may be rotated relative to the reaction chamber. The feedstock is subjected to microwaves until the desired reaction occurs to produce a liquid processed pyrolysis oil fuel. |
| US09422480B2 |
Multiple temperature control zone pyrolyzer and methods of use
A pyrolyzer capable of generating synthesis gas from carbon-based feedstock comprises an oven including an oven shell defining an interior and at least one conveyor configured to move the feedstock through the interior from a feed inlet to a discharge outlet. An outer shell surrounds the oven shell defines a space between the oven shell and the outer shell and a plurality of longitudinally extending dividers are connected to the outer shell and span to the oven shell within the space so as to define multiple temperature control zones therein where each temperature control zone includes one or more heaters. |
| US09422479B2 |
Shifting mechanisms for fluid jet decoking tools
A mode shifting apparatus for a decoking tool. A diversion plate can be used to provide selective delivery of a pressurized decoking fluid to one or the other of nozzles in the tool. The mode shifting apparatus can be used to switch between a cutting mode of operation and a drilling mode of operation by rotation of the diversion plate, where a biasing force causes the diversion plate to unseat itself from an adjacent surface of the tool in order to reduce friction forces between them. The diversion plate may be temporarily unseated from an adjacent surface of the mode shifting apparatus prior to relative rotation between them such that both rotationally-induced forces and the need for relying upon a lubricating fluid to achieve damping between adjacent component surfaces may be reduced. |
| US09422476B2 |
Liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal composition includes a first compound represented by following Chemical Formula 1, a second compound represented by following Chemical Formula 2, and at least one of a third compound represented by following Chemical Formula 3 and a fourth compound represented by following Chemical Formula 4. In which R and R′ are independently an alkyl group or an alkoxy group. |
| US09422475B2 |
Optically anisotropic compound and resin composition comprising the same
Disclosed is a compound having high optical anisotropy and high compatibility with a polymer resin, which is represented by Formula 1 and necessarily has at least one meta substituent. Also, a resin composition including the compound and a polymer resin, and an optical member including the resin composition are disclosed. Since the compound represented by Formula 1 is an anisotropic compound having high compatibility with a polymer resin and high optical anisotropy, in the case of an optical member obtained by using a polymer resin composition including the compound represented by Formula 1, there is no phase separation, and it is possible to achieve a required optical characteristic with only a small amount thereof. |
| US09422474B2 |
Core/shell multifunctional magnetic nanophosphor having core/shell structure and synthetic method thereof
The present invention relates to a nanophosphor and a synthesis method thereof, and provides a nanophosphor comprising a first compound of Formula 1, wherein the first compound is fluoride-based one which is co-doped with Ce3+ and Tb3+. NaGd1−p−q−rMrF4:Ce3+p,Tb3+q (1) In the Formula 1, descriptions on the p, q, r and M are overlapped with what was described in the detailed description of the present invention, so their concrete description are omitted. The nanophosphor has good light emission intensity and magnetic property as well as up-conversion and/or down-conversion property able to emit visible light after excitation by infrared and/or ultraviolet rays, so can be applied to a contrast agent and a counterfeit prevention code. |
| US09422470B2 |
Method for selection of surfactants in well stimulation
A method of determining the suitability of a surfactant for use in a formation can include sampling water in the formation, providing at least two surfactants, and mixing each of the surfactants with the formation water to form surfactant/water samples. The method can further include determining the solubility of each surfactant with the formation water, comparing the solubility of each surfactant with the other surfactant, and assigning a solubility performance value for each surfactant based on its solubility in the formation water sample compared to the other surfactant. |
| US09422467B2 |
Flexible polyamines, flexible amine-terminated adducts, compositions thereof and methods of use
Disclosed are flexible polyamines, flexible amine-terminated polyformal adducts, flexible-amine-terminated polythioether adducts, compositions comprising flexible polyamines and isocyanate-terminated prepolymers, and compositions comprising flexible amine-terminated adducts and isocyanate-terminated prepolymers. Uses of the compositions as sealants, and particularly as aerospace sealants, are also disclosed. |
| US09422454B2 |
Polishing composition, polishing method using same, and method for producing substrate
A polishing composition of the present invention contains a water-soluble polymer and abrasive grains. The water-soluble polymer is an anionic compound having an acid dissociation constant pKa of 3 or less. Specific examples of such a compound include polyvinylsulfonic acid, polystyrenesulfonic acid, polyallylsulfonic acid, polyethyl acrylate sulfonic acid, polybutyl acrylate sulfonic acid, poly(2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid), and polyisoprenesulfonic acid. The abrasive grains exhibit a negative zeta potential at a pH of 3.5 or less. Specific examples of such abrasive grains include colloidal silica. |
| US09422453B2 |
Bitumen emulsion containing polyaluminum compounds
The invention relates to an additive for a bitumen emulsion, which is a specific mixture of alkoxyiated compounds with low and high amounts of alkylene oxide units, in combination with a polyaluminum compound. Using this additive it is possible to prepare an aqueous slow-setting bitumen emulsion-aggregate mix suitable for cold paving of roads, parking places, sidewalks, and the like. |
| US09422448B2 |
Hydrophobic nanostructured thin films
Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. R1 is an organic group, and each R2 is H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one R2 being a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties. |
| US09422446B2 |
Photosensitive resin composition, protective film and element having the same
The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition, a protective film and an element having the same. The aforementioned photosensitive resin composition includes an alkali-soluble resin (A), an ortho-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonic acid ester (B) and a solvent (C). The alkali-soluble resin (A) is copolymerized by an unsaturated carboxylic acid or unsaturated carboxylic anhydride compound (a1), a fluorene derivative having a double-bond group (a2) and an unsaturated compound having an acid-decomposable group (a3). |
| US09422445B2 |
Sulfonamide-containing topcoat and photoresist additive compositions and methods of use
Provided are sulfonamide-containing compositions, topcoat polymers, and additive polymers for use in lithographic processes that have improved static receding water contact angles over those known in the art. The sulfonamide-containing topcoat polymers and additive polymers of the present invention include sulfonamide-substituted repeat units with branched linking group as shown in Formula (I): |
| US09422439B2 |
Ink set
The present disclosure provides ink sets and related methods. An ink set can comprise an ink including an ink colorant and an ink vehicle, the ink devoid of metal salt; a treatment fluid including a latex, the treatment fluid devoid of thickener and colorant; and a fixer fluid including a precipitating agent, the fixer fluid devoid of colorant. |
| US09422438B2 |
Photocurable inkjet and image forming method using same
Provided is a photocurable inkjet ink including a curable monomer, a photopolymerization initiator, a gelling agent, a colorant, and a curable oligomer. The photocurable inkjet ink is characterized in that the curable oligomer has from two to twenty functional groups, that the glass transition temperature thereof is 40.degree. C. or higher, and that the curable oligomer content is from 2 to 20% by mass relative to the mass of the ink as a whole. |
| US09422435B2 |
Scratch and stain resistant coatings
The present invention relates to a coating composition that provides improved scratch and stain resistance. The coating composition includes a curable film-forming resin having at least two multi-functional (meth)acrylates and a plurality of particles dispersed within the resin, said particles comprising (i) inorganic nanoparticles and (ii) wear resistant mineral particles. The wear resistant mineral particles have an average particle size of greater than 3.5 microns. |
| US09422434B2 |
Low VOC coating reducers
A coating reducers containing low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to improve adverse environmental impacts, where the reducers may be water or solvent based and include mixtures of VOC exempt solvents and/or low vapor pressure (LVP) solvents and paints, lacquers, and varnishes diluted with the reducers. |
| US09422431B2 |
Process and composition for treating metal surfaces using trivalent chromium compounds
An acidic, aqueous composition contains a trivalent chromium compound, an organo-functional silane, and a compound of a group IV-B element. The composition protects metal surfaces, preferably aluminum and aluminum alloys, against corrosion and improves their paint adhesion. The trivalent chromium compound may comprise chromium fluoride and optionally others, such as chromium nitrate. The organo-functional silane is preferably an aminopropyltriethoxy silane, and the compound of a group IV-B element is preferably fluorozirconic acid. The composition can either be dried-in-place or rinsed before a further coating layer is applied. The composition may also include at least one polymer having a plurality of both carboxylic functional groups, alone or with hydroxyl groups. A process uses the aqueous composition either with or without the organo-functional silane along with a sealing step following the application of the aqueous composition; the sealing step involves applying a sealing composition, including an organo-functional silane, to the metal surface. |
| US09422428B2 |
Elastomeric composition having oil resistance
An oil resistant polymer composition is disclosed that contains a thermoplastic elastomer combined with an olefin and vinyl acetate copolymer on an oleophobic agent. In one embodiment, the composition contains a thermoplastic polyester elastomer combined with an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer. In order to render the polymer composition oil resistant, the polymer composition can further contain an UHMW silicone, a fluoropolymer, and optionally a crosslinking agent and/or an antiplasticizer. |
| US09422424B2 |
Consistent slip masterbatch for polyethylene films
A masterbatch of additives is useful for maintaining a constant and reduced coefficient of friction in polyethylene (PE) based films. The masterbatch is a compounded blend of siloxane additive in conjunction with a mineral, a cyclic olefin copolymer and, optionally, an antioxidant. These additives are different from the polar additives used in the past to reduce COF of PE films and do not have inherent incompatibility with the nonpolar PE matrix. |
| US09422423B2 |
Composite articles compression molded from recycled plastic
Compression molded articles containing a polymer component and optionally distributed therein between about 1% and about 45% by weight of a glass bead or fiber reinforcing component based on the weight of the finished composite article, wherein the polymer component contains between about 80% and about 100% by weight of HDPE based on the weight of the polymer component, in which at least about 20% or more by weight of said HDPE is post-consumer HDPE. Plastic panels, uses thereof and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed. |
| US09422418B2 |
Acetylated monoglyceride of 12-hydroxystearic acid and blends with epoxidized fatty acid esters
The present disclosure is directed to plasticizer compositions. A composition is provided which includes a castor-free acetylated glyceride of 12-hydroxystearic acid (AGHA) having a hydroxyl number from 0 to less than 15. The castor-free AGHA finds application in coatings for wire and cable. |
| US09422416B2 |
Resin composition
Provided is a resin composition that includes calcium carbonate contained in a polyester resin, a polyamide resin, or at thermosetting resin and that achieves good moldability. The resin composition includes calcium carbonate having a pH ranging from 6.0 to 8.5 and a 1N acetic acid-insoluble residue or 30% by mass or more and the calcium carbonate is contained in a polyester resin, a polyamide resin, or a thermosetting resin. |
| US09422415B2 |
Amorphous artificial marble chip and manufacturing method thereof
Provided are an amorphous artificial marble chip, an artificial marble using the same, and a manufacturing method of the amorphous artificial marble chip. |
| US09422414B2 |
Organic-inorganic composite material, optical element, and multilayer diffractive optical element
An organic-inorganic composite material contains a cured material of an organic-inorganic composition containing a resin component, fine particles of a transparent conductive substance, and a polymerization initiator. Refractive properties of the Abbe number νd and anomalous dispersion θg, F of the organic-inorganic composite material are within a range surrounded by (νd, θg, F)=(16, 0.50), (16, 0.40), (23, 0.50), (23, 0.47). The content of the fine particles of the transparent conductive substance in the organic-inorganic composite material is from 7.7% to 20.0% by volume. The resin component contains a compound represented by the following formula: where R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom or a moiety containing a polymerizable functional group such as an acrylic group, a methacrylic group, an allyl group, a vinyl group, or an epoxy group or one or both of R1 and R2 represent the moiety containing the polymerizable functional group. |
| US09422412B2 |
Halogen-free resin composition and copper clad laminate and printed circuit board using same
The halogen-free resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of cyanate ester resin; (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of styrene-maleic anhydride; (C) 5 to 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene oxide resin; (D) 5 to 100 parts by weight of maleimide; (E) 10 to 150 parts by weight of phosphazene; and (F) 10 to 1000 parts by weight of inorganic filler. By using specific components at specific proportions, the halogen-free resin composition of the invention offers the features of low dielectric constant, low dissipation factor, high heat resistance and high flame retardancy, and can be made into prepreg or resin film, and thereby used in copper clad laminate or printed circuit board. |
| US09422407B2 |
Process of polymer modified asphalt preparation
A process of preparing a polymer modified asphalt (PMA) comprising mixing a predetermined amount of a polymer-asphalt master batch with a predetermined amount of an asphalt-cross linking agent blend. The polymer-asphalt master batch comprises at least one polymer and a first asphalt. The asphalt-cross linking agent blend comprises a second asphalt and at least one cross linking agent. A predetermined amount of the polymer-asphalt master batch is blended with a predetermined amount of the asphalt-cross linking agent blend to form a PMA blend. Mixing of the PMA blend is performed without substantial delay following blending of the polymer-asphalt master batch with the asphalt-cross linking agent blend. |
| US09422406B2 |
Tailorable lignosulfonate carbonate adhesives
A two component adhesive system is described. The first component of the system is made from a sulfonated lignin having at least one amine group containing side arm and at least one hydroxyl group containing side arm. The second component of the system is made from a sulfonated lignin having at least one chloroformate group containing side arm. |
| US09422404B2 |
2-aminoimidazole-functional silicone compositions and methods of making the same
A method of making a 2-aminoimidazole-functional silicone elastomer includes forming a mixture by combining a silicone elastomer base material having vinyl functionality, a 2-aminoimidazole-functional monomer or a 2-aminoimidazole-functional oligomer, and a free-radical initiator. Optionally, one or more cross-linkers, pigments, vinyl polymer, non-functional silicone fluid, or any combination thereof may also be included in the mixture. |
| US09422403B2 |
Water-absorbable silicone rubber particles and method for producing same
Water-absorbable silicone rubber particles which are particles of a silicone rubber, each of which has a particle diameter ranging from 0.1 to 1,000 μm and is elastic, wherein the silicone rubber is an organopolysiloxane having a polyoxyalkylene group, contains an oxyethylene unit represented by the formula —OCH2CH2— in an amount of 20 to 80 mass %, and can absorb water in an amount of 10 parts by mass or more relative to 100 parts by mass of the silicone rubber. The silicone particles according to the present invention can impart soft touch, a soft-focusing effect and the like to a make-up cosmetic such as a foundation or an antiperspirant when added to the make-up cosmetic or the antiperspirant. In addition, since the particles have high water absorption performance, the particles can absorb sweat and therefore is expected to exhibit an effect of reducing unpleasantness such as stickiness and greasiness, oiliness of the skin and make-up deterioration. |
| US09422401B2 |
Recyclable polyarylene sulfide and preparation method thereof
The various embodiments of the invention relate to recyclable polyarylene sulfide that may exhibit and maintain excellent mechanical properties, particularly does not exhibit decrease in melt viscosity when it is molten, and thus exhibit little deterioration of mechanical properties, and a method for preparing the dame. The polyarylene sulfide has initial melt viscosity measured at 300° C. of 300 to 6000 poise, and melt viscosity after heat treated and molten at 300° C., equal to or greater than the initial melt viscosity. |
| US09422400B2 |
Granular polyarylene sulfide and process for manufacturing the same
A granular polyarylene sulfide; (i) the granular polyarylene sulfide containing an —S— substituent at the terminal, the substituent being formed by cleavage of a disulfide compound; (ii) the granular polyarylene sulfide being an oversize fraction after sifting with a sieve having a mesh size of at least 38 μm; (iii) the granular polyarylene sulfide having a halogen content of at most 1,500 ppm; and (iv) the granular polyarylene sulfide being a granular polyarylene sulfide having a melt viscosity of 3 to 100 Pa·s when measured under conditions at a temperature of 310° C. and a shear rate of 1,200 sec−1. The granular polyarylene sulfide is well balanced in melt viscosity, halogen content, nitrogen content, thermal stability, and yield. |
| US09422394B2 |
Thermoplastic polyurethane and associated method and article
A thermoplastic polyurethane is formed by the reaction of a specific hydroxy-diterminated poly(phenylene ether) and an organic diisocyanate. The polyurethane-forming reaction optionally employs diols other than the hydroxy-diterminated poly(phenylene ether). Compared to thermoplastic polyurethanes lacking the residue of the hydroxy-diterminated poly(phenylene ether), the thermoplastic polyurethanes described herein exhibit properties including one or more of improved heat and oxidation resistance, improved resistance to acids, bases, and solvent, and reduced water absorption. |
| US09422391B2 |
Organomineral solid and foamed material
The present invention relates to a two-part composition suitable for use in the preparation of a foamed material wherein the first part comprises a source of metal ions and water and the second part comprises an isocyanate, wherein the ratio of NCO isocyanate to water to metal ions is 1 mol:3.5 to 5.5 mol:95 to 650 mmol. Also forming part of the invention is a foamed isocyanate material, a method of preparing the material and controlling foam formation and uses of the composition and material. |
| US09422388B2 |
PU compositions containing complexed catalysts
The invention relates to a crosslinkable composition containing reactive polymers selected from among (i) prepolymers having reactive NCO groups or (ii) polymers which have reactive silane groups, optionally further additives and at least one metal-based catalyst, wherein the composition contains up to 10% by weight of retarding substance selected from among cyclic α-hydroxy ketones and/or triphenols having three adjacent OH groups. |
| US09422386B2 |
Flame retardant acrylic/PLA copolymer
A flame retardant acrylic/polylactic acid (PLA) copolymer is synthesized which contains a FR-PMMA block that includes either a poly(MMAP) block or a poly(MMA-co-MMAP) block, wherein MMA is methyl methacrylate and MMAP is a MMA-like monomer that is functionalized with a phosphorus-containing moiety. In some embodiments, the flame retardant acrylic/PLA copolymer is a diblock copolymer containing a PLA block and a FR-PMMA block. In other embodiments, the flame retardant acrylic/PLA copolymer is a triblock-graft copolymer containing a PLA block, a PMMA block and a FR-PMMA block. |
| US09422384B2 |
Hydrophobic diacrylamide compound
A silyl protected diacrylamide compound is described. A method of forming such a compound includes mixing a silylation reagent with a hydroxylated diamine compound under first reactive conditions to form a product in a first solution, separating the product from the first solution, and mixing the product with acryloyl chloride under second reactive conditions in a second solution to form a silyl protected diacrylamide compound. |
| US09422380B2 |
Non-bridged metallocene complexes for the polymerization of olefins
The present disclosure relates to metallocene catalyst and the use thereof to make polyolefins. In particular, the present disclosure relates to silyl-functionalized metallocene catalyst and the use of the silyl-functionalized metallocene catalyst to polymerize olefins and yield a polyolefin. Also, the present disclosure relates to a method for producing a polyolefin comprising at least the step of contacting an olefin with a metallocene catalyst to produce a polyolefin. In particular, the present disclosure provides a method for producing a polyolefin comprising the step of contacting an olefin with a silyl-functionalized metallocene catalyst. |
| US09422379B2 |
Nickel-based catalyst composition
In general the present invention provides a process for forming conjugated diene polymer, the process comprising the step of polymerizing conjugated diene monomer in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a catalyst composition formed by combining (a) a nickel-containing compound, (b) an alkylating agent, (c) a fluorine-containing compound, (d) a carboxylic acid, and (e) an alcohol. |
| US09422350B2 |
Target of EGR1 (TOE1) polypeptides for inhibition of HIV
Described are methods and compositions for preventing and/or treating HIV infection, as well as in vitro and in vivo methods of inhibiting HIV replication, inhibiting HIV viral transcription, inhibiting the viral Tat protein, and inhibiting HIV LTR expression. The methods involve administering a Target of Egr1 (TOE1) polypeptide, fragment or deletion mutant thereof, either to a subject in need of treatment or to a cell infected with an HIV virus. Compositions may comprise the described polypeptide, or an encoding polynucleotide thereof. |
| US09422344B2 |
Transport protein which is used to introduce chemical compounds into nerve cells
The invention relates to a transport protein which can be obtained by modifying the heavy chain of the neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum. The protein binds specifically to nerve cells with a higher affinity as the native neurotoxin. The invention also relates to a method for the production of transport protein, the nucleic acids coding for the transport protein, the transport protein containing pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions and use thereof. |
| US09422343B2 |
Vaccine
There is provided a NetB epitope polypeptide comprising at least 10 contiguous amino acids from SEQ ID NO:1 and comprising a mutation in at least one position between amino acids 130 and 297 as compared with the equivalent position in SEQ ID NO:3, the mutation preferably being located within a rim domain, the polypeptide being capable of binding an antibody which binds to SEQ ID NO:1 and having reduced toxicity compared with the toxicity of SEQ ID NO:1. The polypeptide is useful to vaccinate a subject against infection by Clostridium perfringens. |
| US09422341B2 |
Method for producing cereulide and derivative thereof, intermediate for production of cereulide, and cereulide derivative
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel method for producing cereulide and a derivative thereof; an intermediate for cereulide; and a novel cereulide derivative. A novel didepsipeptide, a novel tetradepsipeptide, a novel octadepsipeptide and a novel dodecadepsipeptide are prepared. A linear precursor of cereulide or a derivative thereof, which is composed of any one of the novel depsipeptides, is cyclized by forming an intramolecular amide bond. |
| US09422336B2 |
Peptide for treatment of disease or symptoms associated with pain
The disclosure relates to a peptide (SEQ ID NO: 5), the use of said peptide for the treatment of the symptoms associated with pain, the use of said peptide for the inhibition of the activity of influenza virus and a pharmaceutical composition containing the peptide. |
| US09422334B2 |
Plant-derived elastin binding protein ligands and methods of using the same
The present invention describes novel plant derived elastin-like peptides and peptidomimetics that may serve as functional ligands for elastin receptors and stimulate elastogenesis. The novel plant derived peptides provide an alternative (non-animal derived) source of GXXPG (SEQ ID NO. 2) containing peptides. The present invention also describes therapeutic compositions containing novel plant derived peptides or peptidomimetics useful in stimulating elastogenensis and capillary dilatation. The therapeutic compositions of the present invention that comprise novel plant derived peptides or peptidomimetics may be combined with other therapeutic agents. |
| US09422331B2 |
2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1 H-benzo[B]diazepines and their use in the treatment of cancer
Disclosed are compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are described herein, and methods of using said compounds in the treatment of cancer. |
| US09422329B2 |
Optimized method for antibody capturing by mixed mode chromatography
Herein is reported a method for the purification of an antibody directly captured from clarified cell culture supernatants using Streamline CST and/or Capto MMC, wherein especially product related (aggregates and fragments) and process related impurities (host cell protein, media components) could efficiently be removed, resulting in a preparation with a purity comparable to classical protein A affinity chromatography. |
| US09422324B2 |
6-substituted demethyl-estradiol derivatives as selective ER-β agonists
Disclosed herein are 6-substituted 13-demethyl-estradiol derivatives as selective ERβ agonists. Also disclosed is a method for treating pain by administering these 6-substituted 13-demethyl-estradiol derivatives. |
| US09422322B2 |
Substituted nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof
Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more of nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a paramyxovirus viral infection, with a nucleoside, a nucleotide and an analog thereof. |
| US09422319B2 |
Bisaryl metallocenes and use thereof to produce polyolefins
The present disclosure provides metallocene catalysts for use in polymerization processes. Such catalysts may be used to generate polymers with low branching and high molecular weights. Also, the present disclosure provides methods of bimodal polymerization resulting in a duality of average molecular weight polymers being simultaneously produced. In the system, the size of the polymers produced can be controlled by modifying the type and amount of catalyst activator. |
| US09422318B2 |
Epoxyeicosatrienoic acid analogs and methods of making and using the same
Compounds and compositions comprising epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (EET) analogs that act as EET agonists and are useful as medications in the treatment of drug-induced nephrotoxicity, hypertension and other related conditions. Methods of making and using the compounds and compositions are further described. |
| US09422312B2 |
Azabenzimidazole derivatives
The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group R1, R2, X, Y and Z are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2. |
| US09422309B2 |
3-O-heteroaryl-ingenol
The present invention relates to a compound according to formula (I) wherein R1 represents optionally substituted heteroaryl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable and physiologically cleavable esters thereof. The invention relates further to intermediates for the preparation of said compounds, to said compounds for use in therapy, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, to methods of treating diseases, e.g. diseases associated with hyperplasia, neoplasia or dysplasia, with said compounds, to methods of treatment of cosmetic indications with said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in the manufacture of medicaments. |
| US09422307B2 |
2,4,7-substituted thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine compounds as protein kinase inhibitors
A substituted thieno pyrimidine compound of Formula 1, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and a pharmaceutical composition thereof is provided. The compound of Formula 1 exhibits superior inhibition activity against various protein kinases involved in growth factor signal transduction. The compound of Formula 1 and its compositions are useful for the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by abnormal cell growth including cancer. |
| US09422302B2 |
Mixed μ agonist/ δ antagonist opioid analgesics with reduced tolerance liabilities and uses thereof
An opioid narcotics used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pain that primarily exert their analgesic effects through μ receptors. Although, traditional μ agonists can cause undesired side effects, including tolerance, addition of δ antagonists can attenuate said side effects. The present invention includes 4a,9-dihydroxy-7a-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-2,3,4,4a,5,6-hexahydro-1H-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinolin-7(7aH)-one (UMB 425) a 5,14-bridged morphinan-based orvinol precursor, along with analogs of morphine, dihydromorphine, hydromorphone, codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone and ethylmorphine. Although UMB 425 lacks δ-specific motifs, conformationally sampled pharmacophore models for μ and δ receptors predict it to have efficacy similar to morphine at μ receptors and similar to naltrexone at δ receptors, due to the compound sampling conformations in which the hydroxyl moiety interacts with the receptors similar to orvinols. UMB 425 exhibits a mixed μ agonist/δ antagonist profile as determined in receptor binding. UMB 425 has mixed μ agonist/δ antagonist properties in vitro that translate to reduced tolerance liabilities in vivo. |
| US09422299B2 |
Substituted [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrazines as selective NK-3 receptor antagonists
Novel compounds of Formula I and their use in therapeutic treatments. |
| US09422298B2 |
Pyridopyrimidine derivatives and use thereof
The invention provides novel substituted pyridopyrimidines represented by Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph, ester, tautomer or prodrug thereof, and a composition comprising these compounds. The compounds provided can be used as inhibitors of the phosphoinositide 3′ OH kinase family (PI3K) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergy, asthma and autoimmune disorders. |
| US09422295B2 |
Deuterated ibrutinib
The present invention in one embodiment provides a compound of Formula (I); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula (I) are as defined in the specification. |
| US09422287B2 |
Bridged triarylamines and -phosphines as materials for electronic devices
The present invention relates to a compound according to formula (I), to the use thereof in an electronic device and to an electronic device which comprises one or more compounds according to formula (I). |
| US09422280B2 |
N-substituted hetero-bicyclic compounds and derivatives for combating animal pests II
The invention relates to N-substituted hetero-bicyclic compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to methods and uses of these N-substituted hetero-bicyclic compounds, and of compositions comprising thereof, for combating and controlling animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to pesticidal methods of applying such N-substituted hetero-bicyclic compounds.The N-substituted hetero-bicyclic compounds of the present invention are defined by the following formula I: wherein A, B, X, Het, R1, R2, W1, W2, W3 and W4 are defined as in the description. |
| US09422279B2 |
Compounds and uses thereof for the modulation of hemoglobin
Provide herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from tissue and/or cellular oxygenation. |
| US09422276B2 |
Use of aryl and hetaryl carboxamides as endoparasiticides
The present application relates to known and novel aryl- and hetarylcarboxamides of the formula (I) and to their use as medicaments for controlling endoparasites in animals or humans, and also to parasiticidal compositions, in particular endoparasites, comprising aryl- and hetarylcyclylcarboxamides. |
| US09422274B2 |
Oxazolidinone derivatives and composition for preventing or treating hepatitis C containing the same
The present invention relates to oxazolidinone compounds represented by Chemical Formula 1, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or hydrates, a method of preparing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating Hepatitis C infection: Wherein R1, R7 and X are defined in the detailed description. |
| US09422272B2 |
Compounds
Compounds of formula (I): are described herein. Compounds of the disclosure are modulators of Kv3 channels and may be used in the prophylaxis or treatment of related disorders. |
| US09422271B2 |
Pyrimidine compounds as tuberculosis inhibitors
The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of treating tuberculosis. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the invention. |
| US09422270B2 |
Melam granulate material and process for preparation thereof
The invention relates to a method for producing a free flowing flame retardant material, comprising steps of i. preparing an aqueous slurry from a freshly prepared moist melam having a water content of at least 8 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the moist melam, the slurry comprising water, melam and a water soluble polymeric binding agent, wherein the melam is present in an amount of 5-35 wt. % relative to the total weight of the slurry, and the water soluble polymeric binding agent is present in an amount of 0.5-8 wt. % relative to the total amount of melam and the water soluble polymeric binding agent; ii. drying the slurry in a fluid bed to form a granulate material; and iii. collecting the resulting granulate material. The invention also relates to a melam granulate material, obtainable by said process. |
| US09422266B2 |
Substituted cyclopropyl compounds, compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment
Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. Another aspect of the invention that is of interest relates to compounds of formula 1a. |
| US09422265B2 |
Process for the preparation of 3-(3-chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine
This disclosure relates to the field of preparation of 3-(3-chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine and intermediates therefrom. These intermediates are useful in the preparation of certain pesticides. |
| US09422264B2 |
Carbamate-substituted oxindole derivatives and use thereof for the treatment of vasopressin-dependent diseases
The present invention relates to novel carbamate-substituted oxindole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use for the treatment of vasopressin-dependent disorders. |
| US09422260B2 |
Process for the synthesis of 4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-3′,6′-dihydroxy-2′,4′,5′,7′-tetraiodo-3H-spiro[isobenzofuran-1,9′-xanthen]-3-one(Rose Bengal) and related xanthenes
A new process for the manufacture of iodinated xanthenes in high purity includes a cyclization step followed by an iodination step. No extraction, chromatographic or solvent concentration steps are required, and the intermediate as well as final compounds are isolated via filtration or similar means. The process requires a single organic solvent, and the steps are completed at temperatures below 100° C. The exclusion of chloride ions, of chloride free-radicals, hypochlorite ions, or hypochlorous acid as reagents or from reagents that may generate these species in situ in the presence of oxidants, prevents undesirable impurity formation. Several new compounds have been conceived and isolated using these methods. These new compounds are also formed into new medicaments. |
| US09422259B2 |
Synthetic transtaganolide and basiliolide products, derivatives thereof, and synthesis methods thereof
Compounds represented by Formula I are provided that include synthetic transtaganolide and basiliolide products. Derivatives of these compounds and methods of synthesis are also provided. |
| US09422256B2 |
Continuous process for producing epichlorohydrin from glycerol
A process for the continuous production, through the glycerine route, of epichlorohydrin from dichlorohydrins, in the presence of an alkali solution, wherein the reactive column for the reaction of dichlorohydrin to epichlorohydrin is characterized by single or multiple feed injections and by multiple alkali solution injections, in order to optimize the epichlorohydrin production and to minimize the aqueous effluents in quantity and in organic contaminants. |
| US09422255B2 |
S-imino-S-oxo-iminothiazine compounds as BACE inhibitors, compositions, and their use
In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain S-imino-S-oxo iminothiazine compounds, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomers and/or stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds, said tautomeros and said stereoisomers, wherein RN, R1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4, ring A, RA, m, L1-, and RL are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and may be useful for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed. |
| US09422247B2 |
Fe(III) complex compounds for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias
The invention relates to iron(III) complex compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the use as medicaments, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias. |
| US09422245B2 |
Neprilysin inhibitors
In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds. |
| US09422243B2 |
3-phenyl-isoquinolin-1(2H)-one derivatives as PARP-1 inhibitors
There are provided substituted 3-phenyl-isoquinolin-1(2H)-one derivatives which selectively inhibit the activity of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-1 with respect to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-2. The compounds of the present invention are therefore useful in treating diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system injury and different forms of inflammation. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. |
| US09422241B2 |
Demethylpenclomedine analogs and their use as anti-cancer agents
This disclosure concerns novel demethylpenclomedine analogs. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using such compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders. In one embodiment the analogs are represented by the formula |
| US09422238B2 |
ICMT inhibitors
The invention provides a 1,3,5-substituted indole wherein the substituent at position 1 is a C6 to C12 alkyl group; the substituent at position 3 is CH2NR1R2 wherein R1 is H or C1 to C3 alkyl, R1 being optionally substituted with —OH, —SH, —NH2 or NHalkyl, wherein alkyl is a C1 to C4 alkyl group, and R2 is C1 to C3 alkyl or (CH2)n bonded to position 2 of the indole, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; and the substituent at position 5 is either an optionally substituted nitrogen containing heteroaromatic ring or an aminosulfonylphenyl group or an alkylsulfonylphenyl group. |
| US09422236B2 |
Phenicol antibacterial agents
The present invention provides novel phenicol derivatives, their use for the treatment of infections in mammals, pharmaceutical compositions containing these novel compounds, and methods for the preparation of these compounds. |
| US09422232B2 |
Reductive release probes containing a chemoselectively cleavable α-azidoether linker and methods of use thereof
Probes comprising one or more selectively cleavable α-azidoether moieties are provided; and linkers comprising the one or more selectively cleavable α-azidoether moieties. The α-azidoether moiety will undergo a Staudinger reaction with a suitable reducing agent, resulting in cleavage. The probes find use in a variety of detection assays, e.g. specific polynucleotide binding assays, polypeptide binding assays, etc. The cleavable linkers are suitable for synthetic reactions, e.g. to prepare probes of the invention; in the synthesis of cleavable peptide conjugates; and the like. |
| US09422227B2 |
Substituted naphthalenes as feedstock for plasticizer production
Provided are compounds and processes of making compounds of the formula: wherein x=4 to 8, R is H, C1 to C4 alkyl, —C(O)OR1 or —OC(O)R1, y=4 to 8, R′ is H, C1 to C4 alkyl, and at least one R′ is —C(O)OR1 or —OC(O)R1, wherein R1 is a branched C4 to C14 alkyl, and their use in polymer compositions. |
| US09422219B2 |
Pressurized crude aromatic carboxylic acid feed mixes
Processes for manufacturing a purified aromatic carboxylic acid include heating a purification reaction mixture in a pre-heating zone, the purification reaction mixture comprising a crude aromatic carboxylic acid and a solvent, and purifying the crude aromatic carboxylic acid in the purification reaction mixture to form a purified aromatic carboxylic acid product. One or more operations are maintained at a pressure above ambient in order to achieve energy savings. |
| US09422213B2 |
Method for producing dimethyl ether and device suitable therefor
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for producing dimethyl ether by catalytic dehydration of methanol and by distillation of the dehydration product. The method is characterized in that the catalytic dehydration takes place in at least two reaction stages which are connected in series and of which at least the first reaction stage is operated adiabatically, wherein a cooling of the reaction products takes place at least between the first and the second reaction stages. |
| US09422212B2 |
Recovery of CO2 in a process for the synthesis of methanol
A process for producing methanol, where a hydrocarbon feedstock (1) is reformed and a make-up syngas is reacted in a synthesis loop, obtaining crude methanol which is further treated to obtain high-grade methanol, and where the carbon dioxide dissolved in the crude methanol is recycled to the reforming section in order to adjust the stoichiometric number of the make-up syngas. In a preferred embodiment, a flash gas (9) separated from the crude methanol (8) and light ends (10) coming from distillation are recycled to a compressor (106) and fed to a primary reformer (100); further carbon dioxide can be recycled from the flue gas (11). |
| US09422208B2 |
Treatment of aromatic hydrocarbon stream
The invention is directed to a process of contacting at least one zeolite, selected from the MWW family of zeolites, with an aromatic hydrocarbon stream in a system comprising at least one reactor containing the at least one zeolite, wherein the conditions in the reactor are adjusted in response to at least one measurement of the system so as to preferentially increase oxygenate removal or to preferentially increase olefin removal. |
| US09422205B2 |
Process for the production of high-purity isobutene through the cracking of MTBE or ETBE and integrated process for the production of the relative ether
Process for the production of high-purity isobutene starting from a stream prevalently containing MTBE (Methyl-Tert Butyl Ether) or ETBE (Ethyl-Tert Butyl Ether) which essentially comprises the following areas in sequence: • a fractionation area for obtaining a stream of high-purity MTBE or ETBE; • a cracking area of said stream of MTBE or ETBE for obtaining an outgoing stream prevalently containing isobutene and the relative alcohol, methanol or ethanol; • a washing area with water of the stream leaving the cracking area for the recovery of the relative alcohol, in order to obtain a stream containing isobutene, the ether fed and light compounds and a stream substantially consisting of water and relative alcohol, with a relevant fractionation section for separating the washing water to be recycled to the same washing area from the relative alcohol; • a fractionation area of the stream containing isobutene, the ether fed and light compounds for separating a stream of high-purity isobutene. The process can be possibly integrated with a process for the production of MTBE or ETBE. |
| US09422201B2 |
Refractory composition and process for forming article therefrom
Refractory compositions and methods of forming articles therefrom are provided that include a plurality of aggregate particles and a binder intermixed with the aggregate particles. The binder composition includes sintered crystalline chromium metaphosphate or chromium-aluminum metaphosphate, or combinations of the two distributed in the binder. The provided compositions are free of chromium oxide yet exhibit excellent slag resistance and are easily disposed of. |
| US09422200B2 |
Boron nitride agglomerates, method of production thereof and use thereof
The invention relates to boron nitride agglomerates, comprising lamellar, hexagonal boron nitride primary particles, which are agglomerated with one another with a preferred orientation, the agglomerates formed being flake-shaped.The invention also relates to a method for producing said boron nitride agglomerates, characterized in that lamellar, hexagonal boron nitride primary particles are agglomerated in such a way that they line up with one another with a preferred orientation.The flake-shaped agglomerates according to the invention are suitable as filler for polymers for making polymer-boron nitride composites and for hot pressing of boron nitride sintered compacts. |
| US09422197B2 |
Dielectric ceramic composition, dielectric material and multilayer ceramic capacitor including the same
There is provided a dielectric ceramic composition including: a major component (a barium titanate-based base material); and a minor component, wherein in an XRD analysis of a sintered body obtained by sintering the dielectric ceramic composition, when a (110) peak of BaTiO3 is set as 1.00, a ratio of a peak of pyrochlore (RE2Ti2O7) at about 30.5 degrees with respect to the (110) peak of BaTiO3 satisfies 0.02 or less, where RE is at least one of Y, Dy, Ho, Sm, Gd, Er, La, Ce, Nd, Tb, and Pr. |
| US09422192B2 |
Optimised vertical-shaft kiln for producing sulfoaluminous clinker
The invention relates to a vertical-shaft kiln (2) for manufacturing a clinker, including: a tubular enclosure (4) comprising from top to bottom: a feeder section (14); a decarbonatation section (16) exhibiting a slanted lower surface (16a); a clinkering section (18) exhibiting a slanted lower surface (18a); a first collection section (20) extending substantially vertically; first extraction means (42) arranged for extracting the clinker from the first collection section (20); means arranged for generating a first gas exhibiting a temperature ranging between 950° C. and 1250° C., and for supplying the first gas in the decarbonatation section (16); means arranged for generating a second oxidizing gas exhibiting a temperature ranging between 1250° C. and 1450° C., and for supplying the second oxidizing gas in the clinkering section (18); and first suction means for suctioning the first and second gas from the feeder section (14). |
| US09422190B2 |
Curable fiberglass binder comprising a polyacetal or polyketal
A curable formaldehyde-free binding composition for use with fiberglass is provided. Such curable composition comprises an acid-catalyzed reaction product of an aldehyde or ketone with a multihydric alcohol. When heated, the composition forms polyacetal or polyketal that undergoes curing to form a water-insoluble resin binder which exhibits good adhesion to glass. In a preferred embodiment, maleic anhydride initially serves as a catalyst and subsequently enters into a cross-linking reaction during curing to form a poly(ester-acetal). Also, in a preferred embodiment, the fiberglass is in the form of building insulation. In other embodiments the product can be a microglass-based substrate for use in a printed circuit board, battery separator, filter stock, or reinforcement scrim. |
| US09422186B2 |
Method for drawing grin lens fiber
When drawing of a GRIN lens from a preform is started, wastage of the preform is reduced and the amount of time taken from the start of elongation of the preform to the start of winding is reduced. A preform, to a lower end of which a weight formed of silica is fused, is set in a heating furnace, and drawing of the preform is started by heating a fused portion where the preform and the weight are fused to each other. This can reduce wastage of the preform. Since an elongation speed of the preform is increased by the weight of the weight, the amount of time taken from the start of the elongation of the preform to the start of winding can be decreased. |
| US09422184B2 |
Cutting method for glass sheet and glass sheet cutting apparatus
Provided is a cutting method for a glass sheet, comprising radiating a laser beam to a cutting portion (C) of a glass sheet (G) having a thickness of 500 μm or less to fuse the glass sheet (G), wherein a narrowest gap between fused end surfaces (Ga1 and Gb1) of the glass sheet (G), which face each other in the cutting portion (C), is managed to satisfy a relationship of 0.1≦b/a≦2, where “a” is a thickness of the glass sheet (G) and “b” is the narrowest gap. |
| US09422175B2 |
Chlorine measurement/filter testing/brine container monitoring of a water treatment system
The water treatment system, particularly pre-filtration unit of the water treatment system, comprising at least one chlorine sensor device, is characterized in that the water treatment system contains a salt-water treatment device which is connected to the chlorine sensor device, an electrolysis cell being disposed in the associated line, and thereafter a pump and a release valve. |
| US09422173B1 |
Systems and methods for water filtration
A water filtration systems may comprise an under the sink RO water filtration system that is plumed into a building's water supply. For example, the water filtration systems may include an RO device at least partially installed underneath a sink, with the tap water connection plumbed directly to the sink cold water supply line, and a waste water drain line connected directly to the sink drain, such as the p-trap. |
| US09422172B2 |
Water separation method and apparatus
A system for treating fractionated water from an oil and gas well. The system comprising a filter system, a diffusive membrane system, a plurality of membrane sensors, and at least one membrane controller. The filter system is fluidly connected to the diffusive membrane system, wherein the filter system comprises a plurality of straining filter banks. The diffusive membrane system comprises a plurality of membrane banks each having an inlet and an outlet. The plurality of membrane sensors are positioned at the outlet of each of the plurality of membrane banks, and the plurality of membrane sensors are configured to detect the total dissolved solids level at the outlet of each of the plurality of membrane banks. The at least one membrane controller is programmed to selectively disengage and isolate at least one of the plurality of membrane banks from fluid communication with the system upon detection if the total dissolved solids level at the outlet of one or more of the membrane banks is above about 20,000 ppm. A method is also provided. |
| US09422170B2 |
Method for producing potable water and/or purifying water including the elimination of a target compound and filtration within a filter drum
The invention relates to a method for treating water laden with pollutants for the purpose of making the water drinkable, said method including: an elimination step consisting of contacting said water laden with pollutants, within a stirred contact tank (2), with an active particulate material (19) using a predetermined concentration of the active particulate material (19) in said water; an extraction step consisting of continuously extracting from said contact tank (2) a mixture consisting of water and of active particulate material (19); a separation step consisting of continuously separating said active particulate material (19) from said mixture. According to the invention, the separation step consists in particular of feeding the mixture of water and active particulate material into a filter drum (4). |
| US09422165B2 |
Graphene compositions and methods of making the same
Compositions comprising graphene and methods for preparing graphene are described. |
| US09422163B2 |
Method of production of graphite oxide and uses thereof
The present invention is related to a new scalable method of forming graphite oxide (only one or few layers of carbon atoms) of high purity (notably without metallic residues) and high oxidation degree from graphite flakes in a cost-effective and reduced environmental impact. |
| US09422162B2 |
Carbon nanotube agglomerate
The invention relates to a method for producing carbon nanotubes in the agglomerated form and thus obtained novel carbon nanotube agglomerates. |
| US09422160B1 |
Method of making a hydrogen sensing pigment
Pigments comprising chemochromic metal oxide microparticles or nanoparticles the surfaces of which are superficially coated with nanoparticles of catalyst material. The pigments are prepared by mechanical or wet chemical processes. |
| US09422157B2 |
Method for temperature compensation in MEMS resonators with isolated regions of distinct material
Methods of forming MEMS resonators containing a first structural material and a second structural material to tailor the resonator's temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF). The first structural material has a different Young's modulus temperature coefficient than the second structural material. In one embodiment, the first structural material may be formed on substrate and patterned, and the second structural material may be formed over the first structural material and planarized to expose the first structural material. A resonator may be patterned that contains both the first and second structural materials. |
| US09422156B2 |
Integrated CMOS and MEMS sensor fabrication method and structure
A method of providing a CMOS-MEMS structure is disclosed. The method comprises patterning a first top metal on a MEMS actuator substrate and a second top metal on a CMOS substrate. Each of the MEMS actuator substrate and the CMOS substrate include an oxide layer thereon. The method includes etching each of the oxide layers on the MEMS actuator substrate and the base substrate, utilizing a first bonding step to bond the first patterned top metal of the MEMS actuator substrate to the second patterned top metal of the base substrate. Finally the method includes etching an actuator layer into the MEMS actuator substrate and utilizing a second bonding step to bond the MEMS actuator substrate to a MEMS handle substrate. |
| US09422155B2 |
Capacitive sensors and methods for forming the same
A device includes a semiconductor substrate, and a capacitive sensor having a back-plate, wherein the back-plate forms a first capacitor plate of the capacitive sensor. The back-plate is a portion of the semiconductor substrate. A conductive membrane is spaced apart from the semiconductor substrate by an air-gap. A capacitance of the capacitive sensor is configured to change in response to a movement of the polysilicon membrane. |
| US09422149B2 |
Trapped sacrificial structures and methods of manufacturing same using thin-film encapsulation
Trapped sacrificial structures and thin-film encapsulation methods that may be implemented to manufacture trapped sacrificial structures such as relative humidity sensor structures, and spacer structures that protect adjacent semiconductor structures extending above a semiconductor die substrate from being contacted by a molding tool or other semiconductor processing tool in an area of a die substrate adjacent the spacer structures. |
| US09422147B2 |
Fuel or DEF dispenser having fluid temperature conditioning and control system
A fluid dispenser has a housing in which fluid flow control components are located and at least one fluid conduit completing first and second fluid flow paths between the at least one fluid storage tank and a nozzle coupled to the housing. The fluid dispenser also has a fluid flow meter located along said fluid flow path, a control system, and a recirculation subsystem. The recirculation subsystem has a bypass valve located along one of the first and second flow paths. The bypass valve is operative to prevent fluid communication between the first and second fluid flow paths when the fluid dispenser is in use and to allow fluid communication between the first and second fluid flow paths when the fluid dispenser is not in use. Methods of measuring the flow rate of a fluid in the fluid dispenser are also disclosed. |
| US09422143B1 |
Handheld extendable pole with a rotatable tip designed to fit smoke detector buttons
Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a collapsible system for depressing a button on a device, such as a smoke detector, that is out of reach. The system may include a generally cylindrically-shaped handle having an inner portion and a proximal end and a distal end, a plurality of extendable segments configured to telescope outwardly from the inner portion of the handle through the distal end of the handle, the plurality of extendable segments including a distal-most segment, and a tip rotatably attached to the distal-most segment of the plurality of extendable segments. The tip may have a concave portion configured to accommodate at least a portion of the device button when in contact with the device button. |
| US09422141B2 |
System and method for managing a current flow in a lift machine
There is provided an energy management system for managing a current flow in a machine having a lift element being vertically movable by a motor assembly. The energy management system includes a power supplying bus for supplying the motor assembly, a battery source, an energy storage device and an associated controller, and a main controller for controlling the energy-storage-device controller and thus the powering of the motor assembly, while factoring a height and a movement of the lift element. The system generally seeks to manage the energy flow between the battery, motors and supercapacitors so as to maintain the battery current as low as possible by controlling the motor's speed, to maintain the battery power demand constant over time, and to store the regenerated energy into supercapacitors in order to avoid recharging the battery during operation, as well as to maintain the supercapacitors energy level as high as possible. |
| US09422139B1 |
Method of actively controlling winch swing via modulated uptake and release
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a winch system, wherein the winch system includes a winch line having a first end that is secured to the payload, and wherein the winch system is controllable to vary the rate of descent of the payload, an inertial measurement unit positioned on the payload or on the first end of the winch line, wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to measure oscillations of the payload, and a control system configured to (a) receive data from the IMU, (b) determine oscillations of the payload based on the data received from the IMU, and (c) operate the winch system to vary the deployment rate of the winch line so to damp oscillations of the payload. |
| US09422135B2 |
Elevator drive power supply control
An exemplary elevator control system includes an elevator drive. A safety chain is configured to monitor at least one condition of a selected elevator system component. A first switch is operable to interrupt power supply to the elevator drive. The first switch is controlled by the safety chain depending on the monitored condition. A second switch is in series with the first switch. The second switch is operable to interrupt power supply to the elevator drive. The second switch is controlled by the safety chain depending on the monitored condition. A monitoring device is configured to determine when the first and second switches should be in a power supplying condition for supplying power to the elevator drive. One such circumstance is when it is desirable to cause movement of the elevator car. The monitoring device determines that the first switch is in the power supplying condition for allowing the safety chain to control the second switch for supplying power to the elevator drive. The monitoring device determines whether the second switch is in a power supplying condition when the first switch is properly in the power supply condition. The monitoring device is configured to prevent the elevator drive from being powered whenever it determines that either the first switch or the second switch is not in a desired condition. |
| US09422134B2 |
Rope terminal assembly and an elevator
A rope terminal assembly of an elevator fixing an elevator rope to a fixing base such as an elevator unit, the elevator being suitable for transporting passengers and/or goods, includes an elevator rope, whose width is larger than its thickness in a rope transverse direction, with at least one end having an end face, a rope end block attached to the rope end, one or more wedge elements, a wedge housing, where the terminal assembly includes a rope gap through which the elevator rope passes and the wedge element is arranged to wedge between the rope and the wedge housing thus locking the elevator rope in the gap, and the rope end block is attached on the end face side of the elevator rope with respect to the wedge element, and an elevator. |
| US09422132B1 |
Rotational hose reel
An improved apparatus and method for a hanging rotational hose reel includes a bracket for hanging the hose reel, a spool for winding a hose about a first rotational axis, a frame for supporting the spool, and a rotational assembly connecting the bracket and the frame. The rotational assembly allows rotation of the spool about a second rotational axis. The hanging hose reel may be secured to a surface or may hang from a wagon and/or stand. |
| US09422131B1 |
Quick releasable seam
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for securing/releasing material are provided. For example, in one embodiment of the invention a releasable seam system that includes a first textile material. The first textile material includes a plurality of edges. On at least one of these edges is a first plurality of loops. The system also includes at least one at least one other textile material. Each textile material in the at least one other textile material has at least one edge with a plurality of loops thereon. The plurality of loops on the at least one other textile material and the first plurality of loops are paired to form opposing loop pairs. Thereafter, a locking chord is interwoven through the opposing loop pairs to temporarily secure the first textile material to the at least one other textile material. |
| US09422129B2 |
Apparatus and methods for facilitating the removal of existing turf and installing new turf
A turf cutter device, an infill extractor/collector device, and a turf wind-up device are used to facilitate the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. An infill extractor/collector device mounted on a motorized vehicle moves a relatively narrow strip of filled artificial turf from the surface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. After redirecting the strip toward the front of the vehicle, the vehicle drives over the unfilled strip. Meanwhile, the extractor/collector device moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer. The turf cutter device is used prior to infill extraction, while the turf wind up device may be used before or after infill extraction, depending on whether infill extraction takes place at the field or at a remote site, respectively. |
| US09422128B2 |
Sheet conveying apparatus and image forming apparatus
A sheet conveying apparatus includes first and second rotator pairs and a sheet detecting portion. The sheet detecting portion includes a moving member provided to move to a detection state from a standby state in which the moving member protrudes into a sheet conveying path by being pressed by a front end of the sheet conveyed by the first rotator pair and such that a rear end of the sheet does not pass within a moving trajectory of the moving member in moving from the detection state to the standby state and a sensor detecting the sheet based on the move of the moving member from the standby state to the detection state. |
| US09422126B2 |
Sheet conveyance device
A sheet conveyance device including first to third conveyance units, independent driving unit, device driving unit, and control unit. The first conveyance unit includes a first holder that holds one edge of a sheet, and conveys the sheet. The second conveyance unit includes a second holder that holds one edge of the sheet, and conveys the sheet. The third conveyance unit is supported to be swingable between a reception position at which it receives the sheet from the first conveyance unit, and a transfer position at which it transfers the sheet to the second conveyance unit. The third conveyance unit includes a third holder that holds the other edge of the sheet conveyed by the first conveyance unit, and conveys the sheet held by the third holder. The independent driving unit drives the first conveyance unit. The control unit adjusts the speed at which the sheet is conveyed. |
| US09422125B2 |
Sheet feed device and image recording apparatus having such sheet feed device
An image recording apparatus including a first tray having a first holding portion for holding sheets, a second tray disposed above the first tray and including a second holding portion for holding sheets, a sheet feeder that selectively feeds a sheet from one of the first tray and the second tray in a sheet feed direction, a recording unit that records an image on the sheet fed by the sheet feeder, and a discharge roller that discharges the sheet on which the image is recorded by the recording unit. The second holding portion of the second tray moves above the first holding portion of the first tray. The second tray further includes a discharged sheet receiving portion for receiving the sheet discharged by the discharge roller. The second tray including the discharged sheet receiving portion pivots relative to the first tray. |
| US09422124B2 |
Sheet conveying roller
The inventive sheet conveying roller has a double-layer structure including a tubular outer layer and an inner layer inserted directly in the tubular outer layer without the intervention of an adhesive agent. The sheet conveying roller includes a roller body of a double-layer structure including a tubular outer layer (6) of a urethane thermoplastic elastomer and an inner layer (7) of a rubber such as IIR inserted directly in the tubular outer layer (6) without the intervention of an adhesive agent. The outer layer (6) has a Type-A Durometer hardness of not less than 40 and not greater than 65, and the inner layer (7) has a Type-A Durometer hardness of greater than 10 and not greater than 25. |
| US09422120B2 |
Levitation air plate
To provide a levitation air plate that can be easily manufactured and can float a substance being conveyed such as a glass while maintaining its high rigidity and controlling a floating amount in high accuracy. A levitation air plate 1 provided with: a top plate 2 in which a plurality of air ejection holes 2c and suction holes 2d penetrating from an upper surface 2a to a lower surface 2b are arranged in alternating fashion as viewed from the upper surface, the top plate 2 having a counter-bored portion 2e on the lower surface side of each of the plurality of air ejection holes; an orifice sheet 3 having a plurality of orifices 3c penetrating from an upper surface 3a to a lower surface 3b in positions corresponding to the counter-bored portions of the top plate, and having communicating holes 3d communicated one-to-one with the suction holes of the top plate and penetrating from the upper surface to the lower surface; and bottom side plates 4, 5 having an air supply channel 4c and an air supply hole 5c for supplying air to all of the orifices drilled in the orifice sheet, and an air suction channel 4d and a suction hole 5d for suctioning air from all of the communicating holes communicated with the suction holes. |
| US09422119B1 |
Independent discharge sorting conveyor
A sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes a conveyor track and a train of conveyor carts connected end-to-end. At least one of the conveyor carts may include a frame base for engaging the conveyer track; a carrying tray for holding the objects; and a support for supporting the carrying tray above the frame base. A tilting mechanism including at least one gear having at least one cam is adapted for tilting the carrying tray toward at least one side of the conveyor. The present inventions may further include a tilt sensor for determining the direction of tilt of the tray. In addition, a drive motor and a driven member attached to the frame base may be included for moving the conveyor carts around the track. |
| US09422118B2 |
Transport unit and transport apparatus
The present invention provides a transport unit comprising a base member, a transport mechanism and a positioning mechanism. The base member includes a bottom wall extending in a transport direction and a pair of side walls standing upright from two side portions, respectively, of the bottom wall. The transport mechanism is supported by the base member and transports an object to be transported. The positioning mechanism is supported by the base member, and positions the object relative to the base member. |
| US09422112B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling a conveyor in a mining system
Systems and methods for controlling a conveyor in a mining system. The conveyor includes a sprocket, a chain, a hydraulic cylinder, one or more sensors, and a controller. In one implementation, the method includes sensing a characteristic associated with the conveyor, generating a signal based on the characteristic, determining a tension associated with the chain based on the signal, determining an amount of chain stretch based on the tension, and modifying a position of the hydraulic cylinder based on the amount of chain stretch. |
| US09422109B2 |
Gripper, conveyor system, and method for operating such a conveyor system
A gripper for grasping and conveying objects while retaining the objects, and to a corresponding conveyor system and an operating method. The gripper has a gripper body and first and second gripper jaws. The gripper jaws each include at least one respective clamping region, can assume an open state and a closed state relative to each other, and can exert a clamping force on each other or on the object to be grasped. At least one of the gripper jaws includes a jaw body that is elastically deformable and is supported on the gripper body such that the body assumes a defined spatial position (resting position) when force is not applied to a control element and deforms and is deflected from the resting position when force is applied to the control element. |
| US09422106B2 |
Waterborne underbody coating system
The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates, including the underbody of transport vehicles, storage units, and the like. The coating composition includes an asphaltic component and advantageously has excellent adhesion properties when coated onto metal surfaces, including the underbody of transport vehicles, storage units and the like. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal or metal-containing substrates forming the underbody of an intermodal cargo container. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. |
| US09422103B2 |
Galvanic package for food products
A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product. |
| US09422098B2 |
Pouch for fresh produce item and method
The present disclosure provides a pouch for holding a fresh produce item and a method. The pouch includes (A) a body composed of at least one flexible multilayer film having a haze value less than 20%. The body further includes a front wall, a rear wall, and a gusset panel that form a closed chamber. (B) The gusset panel includes a rim. (C) A fresh produce item is located in the closed chamber. (D) The pouch has a chamber-to-rim ratio (mm) from 6:1 to 200:1. At least a portion of at least one wall is transparent permitting a person to see the fresh produce item in the pouch. The method includes displaying the fresh produce item through at least one of the front wall or the rear wall at a chamber-to-rim ratio from 6:1 to 200:1. |
| US09422097B1 |
Package cushioning material for liquid crystal glass
A package cushioning material for liquid crystal glass includes an air sack sheet and scratch protection layers arranged between the air sack sheet and corners of a piece of liquid crystal glass. The air sack sheet is formed by connecting a plurality of air sacks. The package cushioning material uses an air sack sheet as a basic cushioning material that is protected from being damaged by the corners of the liquid crystal glass by being separated from the corners of the liquid crystal glass by the scratch protection layers. |
| US09422096B1 |
Package cushioning material for liquid crystal glass
A package cushioning material for liquid crystal glass includes two air sack sheets arranged on and parallel with two major surfaces of a piece of liquid crystal glass and two scratch protection layers in the form of U-shaped channels formed of a foamed cushioning material and arranged at two opposite ends of the liquid crystal glass to separate the air sack sheets from the ends of the liquid crystal glass. The air sack sheet is formed by connecting a plurality of air sacks. The package cushioning material uses an air sack sheet as a basic cushioning material that is protected from being damaged by the corners of the ends of the liquid crystal glass by being separated from the corners of the liquid crystal glass by the scratch protection layers. |
| US09422094B2 |
Packaging for headphones, packaged headphones, and related methods
Packaging inserts for headphones include a unitary body having two or more integral portions configured to fold relative to one another so as to partially enclose, support, and retain a headphone within the folded unitary body between the integral portions. Methods of packaging headphones include positioning a headphone on such a unitary body, and folding the unitary body around at least a portion of the headphones. Packaged headphone assemblies include a headphone, and such a packaging insert folded around at least a portion of the headphone. |
| US09422093B2 |
Article carrier
An article carrier has a pair of angularly related panels (1, 14, 18, 20) and an article retaining feature (40). The angularly related panels are hingedly connected together along a fold line (26, 30). The retaining feature includes a retaining aperture (46) for receiving a portion of an article to be received in the carrier. The aperture is defined in one of the angularly related panels and extends into the other of the angularly related panels. The retaining feature further includes a tab portion (56) protruding into the aperture. The tab portion is positioned such that the fold line between the angularly related panels extends across the tab portion and terminates at an apex of the tab portion. |
| US09422092B2 |
Inner container made of plastic as well as transport and storage container for liquids having such an inner container
An inner container for transporting and storing liquids includes an outlet neck and a bottom wall. The bottom wall connects two side walls, one rear wall and one front wall of the inner container to one another. The outlet neck is arranged in a funnel bottom of an outlet funnel embodied in the bottom wall, and includes one front funnel wall, two lateral funnel walls and one rear funnel wall, wherein the lateral funnel walls are inclined from a lower edge of a side wall towards the funnel bottom in each case, in such a way that the outlet funnel has the shape of a truncated pyramid above the funnel bottom. |
| US09422089B2 |
Expanding sealing locking systems and methods
Disclosed are devices and methods for sealing containers. The device can include a seal, a spring, and an eccentric or ramp. In a first position, the spring and the seal can be retracted enabling the device to be placed in the opening of a container. In a second position, the spring can expand the seal enabling it to seal against a sealing surface of the container. The device can create a replaceable bottle cap assembly that conforms to the top of a non-threaded beverage container. The device can provide a lid for a variety of storage containers, including food storage containers. The device can form a watertight or airtight seal. The device can be used to form a movable lid for a container or to join multiple containers together. |
| US09422086B2 |
Helically stackable container
Mating engagement surfaces on the bottom panel and lid on each of two or more containers permit the containers to be helically stacked on an axis. As stacked, a front face of one container is displaced from front faces of adjacent ones of the containers by a predetermined angle preselected to be more than zero but less than ninety degrees. |
| US09422082B2 |
Container assembly and latch apparatus, and related methods
Apparatus and methods for engaging and disengaging various members to each other are described herein. The preferred apparatus and methods reduce the number of components and/or sub-assemblies in hinged apparatus and methods and other applications, and simplify and improve the quality and efficiency of installation and removal of latches associated with the hinged elements or members. The latching/locking system and methods of the invention also enable selective relatively permanent engagement of the hinged elements or members to each other, and can permit selective transition between the foregoing hinged and locked relationships. Improved latches are disclosed, with interchangeability, keying to assist assembly, and other features. Methods of fabrication and assembly are disclosed. |
| US09422079B2 |
Frangible shipping carton and associated methods
A selectively frangible shipping carton for storing and shipping goods comprises at least one side wall joining a top wall and a bottom wall. A path of weakness extends around a periphery of the carton through at least a portion of the side wall. The path of weakness enables a user to manually separate the carton into at least two portions: an upper portion including the top wall and a lower portion including the bottom wall. A pair of lines of weakness extends upwardly relative to the path of weakness and terminates at or adjacent the top wall. A grip flap defined in the side wall between the pair of lines of weakness, the grip flap being graspable by the user when separating the carton into the at least two portions. |
| US09422066B2 |
Grounding sleeve
A grounding sleeve for grounding an electrically insulated element disposed between two metal components includes an annular body extending between a first end and a second end. At least one window is formed in the annular body between the first end and the second end. |
| US09422064B2 |
Rotorcraft tie-down detector system
A system and method is provided for alerting a crew member of a rotorcraft that at least one tie-down device is still attached to the rotorcraft is provided. The system includes or cooperates with at least one source of tie-down sensor data. A processor is operationally coupled to the source of tie-down sensor data and to a source of rotorcraft data and causes a warning to be generated if at least one attached tie-down device is sensed. |
| US09422062B2 |
Air intake arrangement for a vehicle, in particular an aircraft
Disclosed is an air intake arrangement for an aircraft. The arrangement includes an air intake orifice, which is configured to bleed off a flow of external air, pass the external air through at least one air passage channel and ventilate a confined zone of the aircraft. An aerodynamically controlled shut-off means, comprised of a controllable mobile element and control means, is configured to regulate flow of the external air through the air passage channel to vary a cross section of the air passage channel relative to aircraft speed. The control means are arranged in the air passage channel and include an aerodynamic surface configured to apply a lift force to the control means to vary the cross section of the air passage channel as the flow of external air passes through the channel and toward the confined zone. |
| US09422060B2 |
Turboprop-powered aircraft with thermal system
A method and apparatus are disclosed for a turboprop-powered medium altitude long endurance (MALE) aircraft, having: a heat exchanger with a heat-storage material, for example a heat-storage wax; and an air recirculation path. The heat exchanger can be arranged to cool air recirculating around the air recirculation path which is arranged to provide cooling to the MALE aircraft, for example to an equipment bay. The heat-storage material may be cooled by ground-based cooling apparatus when the aircraft is on the ground and/or by ram air when the aircraft is in flight. The heat-storage material may have a melting point selected so as to be rendered solid during ground-based cooling and/or ram air cooling, and/or selected so as to undergo melting while cooling the air recirculating around the air recirculation path. |
| US09422057B2 |
Galley appliance controller for an aircraft
A galley (10) for an aircraft comprises a plurality of electrical kitchen appliances (24) that differ functionally from one another. Of these, at least a partial number of at least two electrical appliances comprise in each case an operator control unit (26), which is manufactured structurally separate from a main functional part of the relevant appliance and has an arrangement of operator control elements for operator control of the appliance. The operator control units are in this case designed to be of an identical construction to one another from appliance to appliance. |
| US09422051B2 |
Hover hold aid system for a helicopter
Hover hold aid systems for helicopters are described. One system comprises a navigation system that determines a helicopter's current position in relation to a terrestrial frame of reference and a helmet-mounted visualization system comprising a helmet-mounted display (HMD) and at least one symbol generation processing device that generates symbols in the HMD at fixed positions in relation to the terrestrial frame of reference. The symbols are displayed in an angular field of display of the HMD. When the helicopter has to home or stay in a vicinity of a predetermined position, the at least one symbol generation processing device calculates a first and a second representation containing a first target and a second target referenced in the terrestrial frame of reference. The first target is located in the direction of the homing course to the predetermined position. The second target is located in a direction perpendicular to this same course. |
| US09422049B2 |
Joint
A joint comprising first and second rib components, the first rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface; and the second rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface, wherein the abutment surfaces of the respective ribs are abutting and joined with a tension joint, and wherein the lugs are pinned to form a pinned lug joint by aligning respective holes in the plurality of lugs such that the lugs of the first and second ribs are interleaved and have one or more pins passing through the aligned lug holes. The joint may be used for attaching a wing tip device to the outboard end of an aircraft wing. |
| US09422048B1 |
Tendon webbing termination plate for superpressure envelope
An apparatus for securing a plurality of tendons to a balloon includes a first and second plate and a cable long enough to extend around a circumference of the first plate. The first plate has a plurality of slots and one more mating ports. Each slot is configured to allow a given tendon from the plurality of tendons to extend through the first plate by inserting a tendon within the slot. The second plate has a surface with one or more mating members attached. Each mating member is configured to connect the first and second plates together by mating with at least one of the one or more mating ports. The cable is configured to pass between the first and second plates so as to couple with each tendon within the plurality of slots in order to secure the tendons to a balloon structure. |
| US09422044B2 |
Vessel propulsion apparatus
A vessel propulsion apparatus includes a drive shaft that is rotationally driven by a prime mover, a drive gear connected to the drive shaft, a front gear that engages the drive gear, a rear gear that engages the drive gear and that is disposed behind the front gear, a dog clutch that selectively engages one of the front gear and the rear gear, and an oil passage that passes through the inside of the front gear and that guides oil from a forward space in front of the front gear to a rearward space behind the front gear. |
| US09422043B2 |
Vessel with a rigid wingsail installation
A vessel provided with at least one rigid wingsail installation with a mast structure and a rigid wingsail.The mast structure comprises a foot and a mast top which is rotatable about a substantially vertical wingsail rotation axis relative to the vessel. The mast top is provided with a primary tilting assembly.The rigid wingsail comprises a main panel connected to the mast structure via the primary tilting assembly. This assembly allows tilting of the main panel relative to the mast top about a primary tilt axis.The rigid wingsail also comprises a top panel which is connected at its lower end to the upper end of the main panel via a secondary tilting assembly. This assembly allows tilting of the top panel relative to the main panel about a secondary tilting axis. |
| US09422042B2 |
Cantilevered rotatable carcass carrier
A cantilevered rotatable carcass carrier includes a main carcass and two secondary carcasses. The two secondary carcasses are pivotally connected to two sides of the main carcass through two first cantilevers. The secondary carcasses are further pivotally connected with second cantilevers. The secondary carcasses further pivotally connected with an airtight cabin through the second cantilevers. By turning the secondary carcasses, the airtight cabin can be located under the main carcass to form a submarine mode or located above the main carcass to form a watch mode, broadening the recreation space on the water, such that the recreation space on the water is not limited to the type of two-dimensional space on the water. The present invention provides a novel water recreational carrier for the demands of different situations. |
| US09422041B2 |
Buoyancy vest
A buoyancy control apparatus for body surfing includes a buoyancy vest to be worn alone or under a body surfing suit or wetsuit, the vest having a plurality of spaced pockets with access openings on the exterior surface of the vest, and a plurality of foam inserts sized for fitting into the pockets via the access openings. The body surfer can regulate their buoyancy by adding foam inserts to the pockets or removing foam inserts from the pockets to enable them to maintain desired control and buoyancy balance in the water. |
| US09422036B2 |
Towable stream gauge platform having asymmetrical elastic harness
A towable stream gauge platform having an asymmetrical elastic harness comprises a buoyant flexible platform and a harness including a shock cord having first and second lengths interconnected at a loop, both lengths passing slidably through a plurality of retaining rings flexibly attached to pad eyes embedded in the top surface of the platform, a leading end of said first length extending forward of said retaining rings on one side of the platform and the loop extending forward of said retaining rings on the other side of the platform, a terminal end of the second length secured to the top surface of the platform, one end of a pull cord attached to the loop and the other end of the pull cord attached to the leading end, such that the pull cord encounters greater resistance from the loop than from the lead end when under tension. |
| US09422035B2 |
Disconnectable turret mooring system
Turret mooring system for receiving a mooring buoy, includes a turret mooring structure, and a buoy locking system for locking the mooring buoy, whereby the turret mooring system includes an intermediate connection member, which includes the buoy locking system. The intermediate connection member is rotatably suspended from the turret mooring structure. A method of mooring a vessel, including a turret mooring system, is described whereby the turret mooring system is arranged to receive the mooring buoy. The turret mooring system includes a turret mooring structure that is rotatably suspended from the vessel and an intermediate connection member that is rotatably suspended from the turret mooring structure. The method includes the steps of receiving the mooring buoy into the turret mooring system, locking the mooring buoy to the intermediate connection member, and rotating the intermediate connection member and the turret mooring structure with respect to each other. |
| US09422034B2 |
Actively steerable gravity embedded anchor systems and methods for using the same
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a self-directed (i.e., autonomous), steerable gravity-embedded anchor. This anchor free-falls through the water column, accelerates due to gravity and uses its kinetic energy to embed itself into the seafloor so as to function as an anchor for mooring of both floating vessels and other underwater structures. Unlike existing gravity-embedded plate anchors, this device can steer itself to its intended target location on the seafloor, enhancing placement accuracy and allowing release directly from an installation vessel on the water surface, thereby greatly simplifying installation. |
| US09422033B2 |
Mooring chain stopping device and system for the offshore mooring of a buoyant structure into which such a device is built
A mooring chain stopping device including a locking housing with a channel inside which a mooring chain slides, and including a connection to a buoyant structure to direct the channel axis to the pulling axis of the chain, the housing having bolts inhibiting sliding of the chain in the channel and a device for measuring tension in the chain built into the locking housing. The measuring device includes a chamber including a defonnable shell, and filled with a liquid; a bearing part movably mounted in the locking housing, the bearing placed between the bolts and the chamber, and engaging the shell wall to pressurize the liquid, the bearing arranged so the forces exerted by said mooring chain on the bolts cause the movement of the bearing part and the pressurization of said chamber; and at least one pressure sensor to measure the pressure of the liquid. |
| US09422032B2 |
Line-laying operations
A line-handling apparatus for use in assembling a line being deployed from a vessel is disclosed. The line includes at least two sections of, for example, chain and wire in longitudinal sequence. A hang-off carriage has at least one line support adapted to support the line. The line support is capable of supporting a length of line hanging from the carriage via that support. The carriage is movable around a horizontal area located beneath separate line deployment locations on the vessel spaced horizontally from each other, to align the line support with each line deployment location, and to move the supported length of line between the line deployment locations for connection of subsequent sections of the line. |
| US09422031B2 |
Latching device for a movable platform
A movable platform structure including a base structure, a platform and an articulated system which connects the platform to the base structure, wherein the platform is movable between a raised position which is horizontally adjacent to the base structure and a lowered position which is horizontally far from the base structure. The platform assembly further includes a latching device switchable into a stable locking position for locking the platform against the base structure when the platform is in the raised position. |
| US09422030B2 |
Combination fishing pole holder and cleat
A combination fishing pole holder and cleat has a bezel portion for affixing to a surface. The bezel portion has a first hole for accepting an object and a shaped indentation to accept and fit a cleat portion. The bezel portion has a pair of studs, each having a cavity formed there within. The cleat portion is shaped to fit within the shaped indentation and has a second hole, also for accepting the object. A pair of legs extends from the cleat portion and through respective studs. Each of the legs is terminated by a device/end that is wider than the cavity of the studs. A tubular portion extends from a side of the bezel and is aligned with both the first hole and the second hole for insertion of the object. The cleat portion moves between a retracted position and an extended position. |
| US09422020B2 |
Driver protective device for two-wheeled vehicle
A driver protective device for a two-wheeled vehicle according to the present invention, includes: a main frame including a mounting frame which is mounted on a body of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a panel frame which is fixed to the mounting frame and has a front transparent panel installed therein; a storage box which is mounted on a rear portion of the two-wheeled vehicle; and an attachable protection panel including an upper panel which is attached to or detached from one end of the panel frame of the main frame, and a back panel which is attached to or detached from one side of the storage box, wherein the upper panel and the back panel are pivotly connected to each other. |
| US09422019B2 |
Pneumatic cushion with variable configuration and constriction
A bladder formed inside or positioned on a seat accounts for variations in personal anatomy with changes in the configurations of multiple chambers in the bladder and may also allow for changes to the constriction between the chambers in the bladder. The bladder forms a cushioning device that is used for seating applications which involve movement and continuously changes softness between the chambers by using the movement of the rider. Rider movement results in the interchange of pressures through variable-sized orifices between variable-displacement chambers. The number and size of the chambers can be varied according to a desired seating configuration. The orifice size can be changed with a variable constriction mechanism. Different fastening configurations can change the number and shape of the chambers. The cushioning device can be used in retrofitting existing seats and can be produced in new seats. |
| US09422018B2 |
Seat post
A system including: a seat post; a user interface operatively connected with the seat post, the user interface configured for receiving instructions associated with a height of the seat post and for communicating received instructions to at least one controller coupled with a motive source of the seat post; and a valve assembly in communication with the motive source, the valve assembly regulating fluid flow within a variable finite positioning seat post height mode in response to a translation of the received instructions by the motive source. |
| US09422012B2 |
Motor vehicle, in particular taxi
A motor vehicle for use in chauffeur operation, in particular a taxi or a limousine, has at least one driver's seat, at least one foot pedal and at least two front wheels. In order to design a vehicle to meet the specific requirements of short-distance chauffeur operation, the driver's seat is arranged between the front wheels in such a way that the foot pedal is positioned, viewed in the driving direction, between the axles, preferably in front of the front wheel axle. |
| US09422010B2 |
Vehicle bed frame assembly, system and method
A vehicle frame assembly, system and method includes a vehicle frame assembly having a variable length longitudinal frame component. The longitudinal frame component is formed at a first length when used on a first vehicle type and formed at a second length when used on a second vehicle type. |
| US09422007B2 |
Vehicle body front part structure
A vehicle body front part structure has a front side member that is located at a front part of a body of a vehicle and that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction, a shock absorption bracket that projects from an outer side surface in a vehicle width direction at a front end portion of the front side member toward an outside in the vehicle width direction, a hood ridge body that is disposed above the front side member and that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a hood ridge extension member that extends from a front end of the hood ridge body toward the front of the vehicle. The shock absorption bracket has a front surface connected to a front end surface of the front side member, and an inclined surface. |
| US09422005B2 |
Chassis of a motor vehicle optimized for absorbing a frontal impact
A chassis of a motor vehicle optimized for absorbing a frontal impact. The chassis includes a firewall separating a passenger compartment of the vehicle from a front portion of the chassis configured to hold an engine, and a mechanism for absorbing a frontal impact including two side rails mounted on at least the front portion of the chassis and arranged on either side of the chassis, each side rail including a front portion and a rear portion assembled to overlap at least partially. The side rails are arranged such that an overlap area is below the plane of the firewall, and the rear portion of the side rail includes a material which is less compressible than the front portion of the side rail. |
| US09422004B2 |
Vehicle body front section structure
There is provided a vehicle body front section structure including: a dash panel; and a front side member comprising a side member front section, and a side member rear section, wherein the side member front section includes: a front side; a rear side; and a weakened portion that is formed to a side wall of the side member front section at a vehicle body up-down direction upper side of a boundary between the front side location and the rear side location, and that is set such that a crush amount at an upper side of the weakened portion is greater than a crush amount at a lower side of the weakened portion when collision load is input from the vehicle body front side. |
| US09421998B2 |
Method and apparatus for detecting motor error of motor driven power steering
A method for detecting a motor error of a motor driven power steering (MDPS) may include: calculating, by a control unit, a Q-axis command current of a motor through a Q-axis command current calculation unit, according to requested torque; calculating a command current of each phase of the motor from the calculated Q-axis command current of the motor; controlling the motor according to the Q-axis command current of the motor, and sensing a measured current of each phase of the motor through each current sensor; determining whether each phase of the motor is disconnected, through the command current and the measured current of each phase of the motor; and outputting the determination result to an output unit. |
| US09421997B2 |
Apparatus and method for removing hysteresis of motor driven power steering
An apparatus for removing hysteresis of motor driven power steering (MDPS) may include: a motor driving unit for rotating a motor; a key on/off sensing unit for sensing a key on/off of a vehicle; and an electronic control unit (ECU) for receiving a key off state of the vehicle from the key on/off sensing unit and repeating a sweep function a preset number of times. The sweep function may include applying a current having an asynchronous frequency, which does not coincide with a synchronous frequency of the motor, to the motor through the motor driving unit. |
| US09421995B2 |
Steering device
A steering device which contracts by an impulse load. A steering device includes an inner column having a cylindrical shape, a base plate having a first hole opened therein, an outer column having a cylindrical shape into which at least a part of the inner column is inserted, and having a slit formed by notching one insertion side end of the inner column, an outer column bracket to tighten the outer column along with a telescopic friction plate, and a connection member provided at a position straddling the first hole and a second hole, and detachably connecting the base plate and the inner column bracket. |
| US09421990B2 |
Damping device, in particular for a railroad vehicle coupling device
The damping device (10) according to the invention is designed to damp a shock in a longitudinal direction (X). It includes a central pad (12), designed to be secured with a first member (14A) of the coupling device (14), and two side wings (18), each formed by a thin plate extending in the longitudinal direction (X). Each side wing (18) includes at least one first longitudinal region (20), secured to the central pad (12), at least one second longitudinal region (22), designed to be secured with a railroad vehicle, and at least one line of least resistance (24), separating the first (20) and second (22) longitudinal regions from each other, extending over the side wing (18) in the longitudinal direction (X). |
| US09421988B2 |
Guide-rail track vehicle, and method for changing distance between guidance wheels
This guide-rail track vehicle, which travels on a track, is provided with: a carbody disposed at the top of a vehicle; and a running device that supports the carbody from below, and has a guide frame to which at least a pair of guide wheels, which are guided by a guide rail disposed on the track, are attached. Moreover, the guide frame has: a pair of beam members that are capable of sliding in the width direction of the track, and to which the guide wheels are attached; a rotating part capable of rotating around a first axis in the direction of travel; and a transmission part that converts the rotation of the rotating part to motion in the width direction, and moves the guide wheels in a symmetrical fashion by synchronizing the pair of beam members. Thus, the guide-rail track vehicle has a running device that allows the distance between the guide wheels to be changed. |
| US09421986B2 |
Railroad car constant contact side bearing assembly
A railroad car constant contact side bearing assembly plastic cap having a longitudinal axis and including a generally flat top surface with wall structure formed integral with and depending from the generally flat top surface, and a metallic insert maintained in operable association with the generally flat surface on the cap to slidably contact with an underside of a railcar whereby permitting the cap to establish a coefficient of friction ranging between about 0.4 and about 0.9 with the railcar. |
| US09421985B2 |
Rail vehicle having an attached deformation zone
A rail vehicle having an attached deformation zone is presented. The rail vehicle has at least one end transverse beam provided in an end face region and corner pillars arranged substantially vertically and extend from the end transverse beam. The deformation zone is provided at the end face having a front transverse beam arranged parallel to the end transverse beam and spaced therefrom in an end-face direction and at least one force transmission element arranged between the end transverse beam and the front transverse beam. The element transmits longitudinal compressive forces between the end transverse beam and the front transverse beam without plastic deformation up to a defined value and failing when the defined value is exceeded. |
| US09421980B2 |
Vehicle-mounted apparatus for selecting preceding vehicle positioned in the travel path of the host vehicle of the apparatus
A vehicle-installed apparatus detects relative positions of other vehicles which are running ahead of the host vehicle of the apparatus, and, for each of these other vehicles, derives a value of probability that the vehicle is located in the same travel path as the host vehicle. A signal indicative of the yaw rate of the host vehicle is utilized in deriving the probabilities, and is filtered to exclude a range of high-frequency signal components, with the excluded range being widened when it is judged that the yaw rate is varying excessively rapidly. |
| US09421978B2 |
Continuously variable transmission and control method therefor
A continuously variable transmission includes a variator, a sub-transmission mechanism, target value setting means configured to set a speed ratio corresponding to a select gear position as a target value of a through speed ratio which is an overall speed ratio of the variator and the sub-transmission mechanism, shift control means configured to perform a variator shift of downshifting the variator so that the through speed ratio reaches the target value and a coordinated shift of upshifting the variator to maintain the through speed ratio while downshifting the sub-transmission mechanism immediately after the variator is downshifted, and torque increasing means configured to increase a torque input to the continuously variable transmission from the power source more than a torque before the determination of the downshift instruction during the coordinated shift. |
| US09421977B2 |
Vehicle drive controller
A running control device is configured to execute an engine coupling running mode performed with an engine and wheels connected by a connecting/disconnecting device, a neutral inertia running mode performed with the engine separated from the wheels by the connecting/disconnecting device while the engine is supplied with fuel and allowed to perform self-sustaining rotation, and a free-run inertia running mode performed with the engine separated from the wheels by the connecting/disconnecting device while fuel supply to the engine is stopped to stop rotation. The neutral inertia running mode is terminated when an operation amount of the accelerator pedal becomes equal to or greater than a predefined first determination value. The free-run inertia running mode is terminated when an operation amount of the accelerator pedal becomes equal to or greater than a predefined second determination value larger than the first determination value. |
| US09421976B2 |
Methods and systems for a vehicle driveline
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline disconnect clutch operation is adjusted in response to vehicle mass so that the vehicle may operate similarly at lower and higher vehicle masses. |
| US09421974B2 |
Vehicle controller
When a temperature T detected by a thermistor built inside a camera unit exceeds a preset temperature T1, at least a process, among processes executed by a CPU built inside the camera unit, that relates only to LKA or AHB (such as a white line recognizing process) is stopped. Then, the amount of heat generated by the CPU decreases, whereby the temperature inside the housing also decreases. In this way, even when the PCS control is continuously performed by continuing electric power supply to an imaging element in the camera unit, performance of the imaging element can be maintained in some cases, thus allowing the electric power supply to the imaging element to continue in a satisfactory manner for a long period. |
| US09421973B2 |
Jerk reduction in transition between lane-centering and lane-keeping steering systems
A system and method of autonomously steering a vehicle responsively to failure of a lane-centering system through time-dependent steering angle correction to reduce jerk resulting from transition of steering control from a lane-centering system to a lane-keeping system or vise-versa. |
| US09421971B2 |
Method for a driver assistance system of a vehicle
A driver assistance system of a vehicle for controlling a distance from the vehicle to a further vehicle. In the method, a distance between the vehicle and the further vehicle and a relative speed between the vehicle and the further vehicle are determined. When the vehicle approaches the further vehicle, the vehicle is operated in an operational state from a group of a plurality of predetermined operational states in dependence upon the distance and the relative speed. |
| US09421960B2 |
Braking installation for a railway train including a plurality of wagons for transporting goods
A braking installation (1) includes a pneumatic brake pipe (BP) which extends along the train, and wherein the pressure is controlled by a braking control apparatus (BCA) in the locomotive (L), an electrical power supply and communication line (EL) which extends along the train, and which is coupled to an electronic control unit (ECU) in the locomotive (L); and in each wagon (W) or in each group of wagons (W), an electronic module (EM) coupled to the electrical line (EL) through power supply and communication interface devices (I, I1), and further connected to an electro-pneumatic control assembly (EPC) designed for driving pneumatic brake valve means (ELV). |
| US09421956B2 |
Vehicle braking assembly
The present disclosure relates to various vehicle braking assemblies. Brake pedal arms include, for example, a cam block that is configured to simplify the engagement between the power booster and pedal arm. Cam block can be movable with respect to the pedal arm to manage the gap between the pedal arm and power booster in by-wire braking assemblies. |
| US09421955B2 |
Suspension structure for irregular ground traveling vehicle
A suspension structure for an irregular ground traveling vehicle includes an upper arm and a lower arm, a drive shaft, a boot, and an outer guard. The upper and lower arms each have one end portion supported on a vehicle body frame. The drive shaft is disposed between the upper arm and the lower arm and transmits a drive force to a wheel. The boot covers an end portion of the drive shaft on a wheel side. The outer guard member covers a front side of the boot. A brake line, which extends from a caliper, is arranged within a width of the wheel and below the upper arm, and the outer guard member extends to an area in the vicinity of the upper arm. |
| US09421954B2 |
Hydraulic braking system for farm tractors or the like and method of managing such system
A hydraulic braking system for a farm tractor or the like comprises a first portion, including members (10, 19) for actuating/modulating the braking and operating with a first hydraulic fluid, and a second portion comprising braking members (F) and operating with a second hydraulic fluid incompatible with the first one. An interface device (20) is interposed between the two portions and is arranged to separate the two portions of the system (1) and to prevent fluid passages therebetween. A method of managing such a braking system (1) is also provided. |
| US09421953B2 |
Control device for a vehicle brake system, and method for operating a vehicle brake system
A control device is described for a brake system of a vehicle, having a valve control device that is designed to determine, at least taking into account a provided information signal relating to a generator braking moment of a generator that is currently being exerted or is to be exerted, a first target state of a first valve of the brake system that is connected to a master brake cylinder of the brake system and to a fluid storage device of the brake system in such a way that a brake fluid volume can be displaced out of the master brake cylinder into the fluid storage device via the first valve, which is controlled into an at least partly open state, and to output a first control signal, corresponding to the first target state, to the first valve, the first target state being determinable, by the valve control device, for a valve connected via at least one intake line to a brake medium reservoir of the brake system as fluid storage device, as first valve. In addition, a method is described for operating a brake system of a vehicle. |
| US09421951B2 |
Wiper assembly having an end cap
The present invention relates a wiper assembly having an elongated wiping element, a pair of elongated splines, and a pair of end caps. The wiping element has a head portion and a wiping portion. The splines support the wiping element and each has opposing longitudinal ends, lateral sides, top and bottom surfaces, a first pair of notches disposed at the longitudinal ends, and a second pair of notches disposed along the lateral sides spaced from the end. The end caps are mounted to the ends and have a body defined by a shell extending from a distal surface, a pair of lower shelves extending from the surface facing each other, a valley between the shelves, mounts extending from the surface and engaging the first notches, and resilient tabs extending from the mounts and having hook sections disposed within each of the second notches of the splines. |
| US09421949B2 |
Wiper for vehicle
A wiper for a vehicle is provided with: an arm-side connection section; a blade-side connection section; support shafts which protrude from side walls of the blade-side connection section; and shaft support recesses which are provided in the arm-side connection section. When a wiper blade is located in a mounting-dismounting enabled region, the mounting-dismounting openings and the small-diameter sections of the support shafts match with each other, and the support shafts and the shaft support recesses can be mounted to and dismounted from each other. When the wiper blade is located in a mounting-dismounting disabled region, the mounting-dismounting openings and the small-diameter sections do not match with each other, and the support shafts and the shaft support recesses cannot be mounted to and dismounted from each other. A shape retaining section is located between the pair of the shaft support recesses. |
| US09421947B2 |
Windshield wiper with ice scraper attatchment
A windshield wiper has a wiper arm with a window clearing blade and an ice scraper component located above the blade. The outer edges of the blade and scraper component are curved, so as to be configured to the shape of the windshield of the vehicle. Wing nut and screw attachment means allows the scraper component to be slideable between a position in which the scraper component is slid forward of the blade and contacts the windshield to perform its ice clearing function and a second position in which it is retracted away from the windshield of a vehicle to allow the blade to perform its water clearing function. |
| US09421946B2 |
Wiper control mechanism
An arrangement to reduce refreezing of meltable snow includes a wiper arm configured to wipe the meltable snow from an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle. The arrangement also includes a sensor coupled to the wiper arm that is configured to gather and transmit a parameter on the vehicle and environment. The arrangement also includes a processor that is configured to receiving the parameter, determining refreezability of the meltable snow based on the parameter, and defining an action to be performed by the wiper arm. |
| US09421939B2 |
Base-mounted airbag inflator and related methods and systems
Apparatus and systems for coupling a base of an airbag inflator with a housing, such as an airbag module housing or an adapter housing configured to be coupled with an airbag module housing. In some embodiments, a vehicle airbag assembly may comprise a housing comprising an opening and a plurality of notches. An inflator comprising an inflator base may be received in the opening such that at least a portion of the inflator base extends out of the opening. A plurality of tabs may be positioned about the inflator base. The plurality of tabs may be configured to be received in the plurality of notches and misaligned with the plurality of notches by rotating the plurality of notches with respect to at least one component of the vehicle airbag assembly, such as a retaining washer, to prevent the inflator base from being withdrawn from the opening. |
| US09421937B2 |
Panel with integral hidden door cover and method of manufacture and materials thereof
A panel having a deployable cover for an airbag module is provided. The panel having: an outer layer having a show surface and an inner surface opposite the show surface; a tear seam formed in the outer layer, the tear seam defined by a plurality of holes formed in the outer layer extending from the inner surface towards the show surface, wherein a residual wall thickness of the outer layer is located between each of the plurality of holes and the show surface, wherein the outer layer includes at least one filler material, that exhibits an absorbance of a wavenumber of a laser used to form the plurality of holes. |
| US09421936B2 |
Case member of airbag device, airbag device, method of manufacturing airbag device, and apparatus for manufacturing airbag device
A light-weight and inexpensively-manufacturable case member of an airbag device is provided. The case member includes an inner portion integrally formed with an edge portion of an opening portion of a housing portion configured to internally hold a folded airbag and an inflator. A lid is fixed to a housing portion at a position where the lid at least partially covers the airbag housed in the housing portion. The opening portion is covered by an outer portion. Thus, a light-weight case member in which the inflator and the folded airbag are housed in the housing portion and covered by the lid can be manufactured inexpensively, without integration of a separately provided housing portion and lid or fixing the airbag or the inflator using an additional component. |
| US09421935B2 |
Vehicle airbag device
A vehicle airbag device included: an airbag that is disposed at an inner side of an instrument panel, that receives a supply of gas from an inflator and inflates and deploys to an outer side of the instrument panel, and that comprises a first bag that inflates and deploys at a vehicle front side of an occupant, and a second bag that inflates and deploys at a vehicle width direction center side of the first bag; and a recess that is formed at a lower face of the second bag when inflated and deployed, that is open toward a vehicle lower side, and that covers an interior component installed at a vehicle width direction central portion of the instrument panel from a vehicle upper side. |
| US09421934B1 |
Vehicle ejection mitigation devices
Ejection mitigation devices are disclosed that limit, prevent, or otherwise mitigate vehicle occupant ejection through the roof of a vehicle in events involving roof failure. The ejection mitigation devices are to be installed at the roof of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The devices include a canopy having sufficient strength to restrain movement of a vehicle occupant through the canopy. The canopy is configured to be attached to one or more roof rails of the passenger compartment at a position interior to the outer roof skin. |
| US09421929B2 |
Airbag deployment control apparatus and method
An airbag deployment control apparatus and method utilizes an output of a pre-collision sensor mounted on the vehicle as a first airbag safing signal, and an output of a vehicle mounted impact sensor, when the impact sensor output exceeds a predetermined level corresponding to an actual vehicle collision, as a second airbag safing signal. A control, after determining the occurrence of the two consecutive safing signals, checks airbag arming and deployment criteria for deployment of the airbag. The pre-impact sensor can be a camera, radar, or Lidar sensor mounted on the vehicle. |
| US09421927B2 |
Vehicle load transfer apparatus
A load transfer apparatus for a vehicle includes a first deflector member that is securable both to a body mount bracket that extends from a frame rail and to the frame rail so that a first portion of the frame rail is between the body mount bracket and the bumper, and a second portion of the frame rail is between the body mount bracket and the first deflector member. The first deflector member at least partially forms a load path from the bumper to the frame rail under a sufficient offset load applied to the bumper. The load transfer apparatus may also include a second deflector member securable to the bumper to extend from the bumper such that the second deflector member is spaced from and free from contact with the body mount bracket and the first deflector member prior to application of the sufficient offset load to the bumper. |
| US09421925B2 |
Power device
A power device possesses a built-in fuse function and can continue to normally operate after a short circuit failure. The power device includes a plurality of output cells, a plurality of bonding wires provided corresponding to the output cells, and a control terminal driving circuit. Each of the output cells includes an output transistor. First side electrodes of the output transistors are commonly coupled to a first power source. Each of second side electrodes of the output transistors is coupled to an output terminal through the corresponding bonding wire. The control terminal driving circuit supplies a drive signal to the control terminals of the individual output transistors to control the output transistors. Each of the bonding wires is designed to be fused and cut if the output transistor included in the corresponding output cell fails and is shorted. |
| US09421924B2 |
Safety system for vehicles for reducing the danger of an electric shock from a battery
A safety system for vehicles for reducing the danger of an electric shock from a battery is described, wherein the safety system is arranged on the outside of the vehicle and has an operator control area and a charging plug-in location with an operating plug. It is characteristic that the operating plug and the charging plug-in location are combined with one another outside the vehicle and are embodied in such a way that removing the operating plug causes the voltage of the vehicle to be disconnected. In addition, the disclosure relates to a motor vehicle which contains such a battery and to a method for reducing the danger of an electric shock from a battery, which method serves to implement the battery according to the disclosure. |
| US09421922B2 |
Pillar covering for motor vehicles
A pillar covering for motor vehicles is described. The pillar covering has a carrier part with an integrated window guide web and a mounting element, a narrowing at the point of contact between the window guide web and the carrier part (1), and a cover part connected to the carrier part via a contact surface, where a stiffening rib is fitted within the narrowing. |
| US09421920B2 |
Mobile device accessory and apparatus for mounting the same on an automotive
The mobile device accessory includes a fixing plate to be fixed to a surface of a mobile device, a ring having an opening portion at a side thereof and a connecting member connecting the opening portion of the ring with the fixing plate such that the ring is configured to rotate to have various angles with respect to the fixing plate and an angle between the ring and the fixing plate is configured to maintain. Thus, the mobile device accessory may make the ring have various angles and the ring maintain a specific angle to carry or position the mobile device conveniently. |
| US09421915B2 |
Folding seat assembly with internal storage compartment
A folding seat assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. The folding seat assembly includes a seat back, a seat base and an internal storage compartment. The seat base includes first and second sections that are independently pivotally displaceable between a raised position and a home position. The internal storage compartment is defined between the two sections of the seat base. |
| US09421913B2 |
Bracket for releasable securement of a cargo compartment floor and vehicle with the bracket
A bracket for releasable securement of a cargo compartment floor, which is swingable about an axis in a vehicle in the opened position includes a holding device which, in an installed condition, can be swiveled or pushed from a starting position in which it projects from a surface of a cargo compartment lining elastically at least partially into the cargo compartment lining. A lighting device is provided in the part of the holding device which, in the starting position, projects from the cargo compartment lining. |
| US09421912B1 |
Auxiliary rearview mirror mounting structure
An auxiliary rearview mirror mounting structure includes two support arms of angularly adjustable multi-segment design pivotally connected to an auxiliary rearview mirror, multiple hooks located at each support arm for hooking on the rim of a main rearview mirror, and tightening-up devices mounted in each support arm corresponding to one respective hook and rotatably movable inwards and backwards for abutting against the rim of the main rearview mirror to lock the hooks to the rim of a main rearview mirror. |
| US09421909B2 |
Vehicle to pedestrian communication system and method
A system for alerting a user includes a first device for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The first device is operable by a pedestrian. The system further includes a vehicle operable by a driver including a second device for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The system is configured to provide an alert via at least one of the first device and second device to at least one of the driver and the pedestrian. |
| US09421902B2 |
Motor vehicle comprising a plurality of lights to illuminate the area surrounding the vehicle to the side or rear
A motor vehicle includes a plurality of lights serving to illuminate the area surrounding the vehicle to the side or rear, wherein one or more sensors are provided to detect the position of a person relative to the vehicle. The lights, of which several are installed in the region of a vehicle side or the vehicle rear and illuminate the different surrounding area regions, can be activated separately depending on the detected position. |
| US09421895B2 |
Vehicle seat assembly having a hardness gradient via “A” surface intrusions and/or protrusions
In at least one embodiment, the present invention provides a vehicle seat assembly comprising a cushion having an “A” surface and a “B” surface, a central portion, and two bolster areas, with each bolster area being adjacent the central portion, with the cushion having a plurality of intrusions extending from the “A” surface towards the “B” surface to form a hardness gradient between at least one of the bolster areas and the central portion of between 8% to 25%. |
| US09421886B2 |
Bucket seat with changing kinematics
A seat having a bucket and a supporting structure on which the bucket is fixed. The height of the bucket on the supporting structure is adjustable. A lower sub-assembly of the supporting structure forms a seat subframe and of which at least one bucket support is mounted movable in height following at least one lower guide rail. An upper sub-assembly of the supporting structure is assembled movable in rotation relative to the lower sub-assembly around a pivot axis which is situated close to a lower end of the lower guide rails and situated close to a lower end of the upper sub-assembly. The bucket is fixed to the bucket support in an articulated manner at the seat base and has at least one guide element fixed to the backrest and sliding in an upper guide rail of the upper sub-assembly situated above the lower guide rails. |
| US09421885B2 |
Adjustable seat cushion assembly
An adjustable seat cushion assembly is disclosed which exhibits a first seat element and a second seat element moveable relative to the first seat element. A cover piece straddles a variable gap between cushion parts of the first and second seat elements. The adjustable seat cushion assembly is configured to draw the cover piece into the gap when the seat cushion assembly is moved from an extended position into a retracted position. A hem is formed with the cover piece in an area between the two cushion parts, and is joined with the second seat element. A link rod extends in the seat width direction of the cover piece and engages into slots at opposite ends. |
| US09421882B2 |
Traction control device and traction control method
The speed v of a motor driven body, the rotational speed ω and the actual torque value Tm generated by the motor are acquired. Subsequently, unit (741) estimates the slip rate X of the drive wheels based on the movement speed v and the rotation speed ω. Further, unit (742) estimates the drive torque Td based on the rotational speed w and the actual torque value Tm. Next, unit (743) calculates a limit value L for a torque command value Tc based on the slip rate X and the drive torque Td. Further, unit (744) limits the torque command value Tc using the limit value L, generates a torque setting value Ts, which is sent to a motor drive system (900). As a result, it is possible to quickly realize control in accordance with changes in the road surface state, thus allowing safe travel while ensuring the needed drive power. |
| US09421881B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling charge of battery
An apparatus for controlling charge of a battery includes an auxiliary battery, a vehicle controller configured to determine a control mode of the auxiliary battery according to driving conditions of a vehicle, a DC converter configured to measure a state of the auxiliary battery and use the measured state of the battery to perform battery current control of the auxiliary battery according to the determined control mode, and a high voltage battery configured to supply power to the DC converter for charging or discharging the auxiliary battery. |
| US09421880B2 |
Add-on communication apparatus attached to cable installment type charging control device
An add-on communication device attached to a cable installment type charging control device attached to a cable assembly for charging an electric vehicle is disclosed. The add-on communication device includes a first communication unit wirelessly communicating with a terminal device, a second communication unit wirelessly communicating with the cable installment type charging control device, and a control unit. The control unit receives a command from the terminal device through the first communication unit, creates a first control command on the basis on the command, and transmits the first control command to the cable installment type charging control device through the second communication unit. |
| US09421879B2 |
Vehicle system
A vehicle system with a charging station and an autonomously movable, electrically powered vehicle dockable therewith, the vehicle system being mutually engageable at an inlet-side on the vehicle and an outlet-side on the charging station arranged to transport energy between the charging station and vehicle when engaged and further being provided with an inlet-side guiding member, an outlet-side guiding member, respectively, arranged to guide the inlet-side and outlet-side engagements from a non-charging position into a charging position upon engaging of the inlet- and outlet-sides when docking the vehicle to the charging station. |
| US09421876B2 |
Electric vehicle charging apparatus
An electric vehicle charging apparatus includes: a vehicle-side charging connector that is attachably and detachably connected to a charger-side connector provided in an outside vehicle charger; vehicle-side charging positive pole and negative pole lines that connect the vehicle-side charging connector and a power storage apparatus that is capable of being charged with the charger; a diode that is provided in the vehicle-side charging line, in which a forward direction is toward the power storage apparatus from the charger; and a resistor that is disposed in the vehicle to connect the vehicle-side charging positive pole line and the vehicle-side charging negative pole line between the diode and the vehicle-side charging connector. |
| US09421870B2 |
Regenerative braking setpoint matching
A braking matching method for a vehicle equipped with a regenerative braking means and with an additional braking means that have different response times, involving generating a braking setpoint that is matched (see opposite CF) to said braking means, by the temporal filtering of a braking setpoint (Ce) intended for one of said braking means. |
| US09421868B2 |
Electrical powered vehicle and power feeding device for vehicle
A power transfer system transfers electric power from a power feeding device external to a vehicle to a power receiving device mounted on the vehicle in a contactless manner. The power feeding device includes a first reflective wall formed at a rear side of a transmitting coil with respect to a power transferring direction from the transmitting coil, to allow reflection of a magnetic flux output from the transmitting coil in the power transferring direction. The transmitting coil and the first reflective wall are arranged spaced apart from each other. The power receiving device includes a second reflective wall formed at a rear side of a receiving coil with respect to a power receiving direction from the transmitting coil, to allow reflection of a magnetic flux output from the transmitting coil to the receiving coil. The receiving coil and the second reflective wall are arranged spaced apart from each other. |
| US09421862B2 |
Rear axle differential device of vehicle
A rear axle differential device of a vehicle, including a differential casing, two half-shafts, an input shaft, and an output shaft is provided. The differential casing includes a first casing and a second casing. A differential gear is disposed in the second casing having two coaxial half-shaft holes at two ends. The two half-shafts are coaxially fixed to the two half-shaft holes, respectively, and a direction of an axis of the half-shaft is a first direction. One end of the input shaft is fixed to the first casing, and the other end extends towards the second casing. The output shaft is located at one side of the input shaft, and one end is fixed to the first casing and the other end extends along a direction opposite to an extending direction of the input shaft. The axis of the output shaft is parallel to the axis of the input shaft. |
| US09421861B2 |
Modification of an industrial vehicle to include a containment area and mounting assembly for an alternate fuel
A system and attendant structural components for incorporating an alternate fuel supply, such as of the type used in combination with a conventional distillate fuel, to power a heavy duty industrial vehicle, such as a mine haul dump truck. The system and attendant structure includes a mounting assembly structured for containment and support of the alternate fuel and a containment area disposed on the vehicle and structured and dimensioned to retain the mounting assembly therein. The containment area and the mounting assembly are disposed in laterally adjacent, exposed relation to an operator area of the mine haul truck, wherein the mounting assembly and the containment area are cooperatively disposed and structured to facilitate storage of the alternate fuel and operative communication and distribution thereof with the powering engine of the mine haul vehicle. |
| US09421860B2 |
Two-wheeled vehicle
A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes a windshield assembly operably coupled to the frame and an adjustment member operably coupled to the windshield assembly. A vehicle control unit is operably coupled to the adjustment member and is configured to automatically actuate the adjustment member for adjusting the position of the windshield assembly. |
| US09421859B2 |
Fiber composite wheel with electric motor and damping
One or more embodiments of the present invention concerns a wheel body of a wheel of an electric vehicle including a rim body with a rim portion for receiving a tire and a spoke portion for carrying the rim portion on a bearing for rotatably mounting the rim body on a wheel axle, a motor receiving body for receiving an electric motor for driving the wheel, and the motor receiving body includes an outer, radially surrounding receiving portion for receiving and fixing an outer part of the electric motor, which part is rotatable relative to the wheel axle. |
| US09421858B2 |
Drive control device for hybrid vehicle
A drive control device for a hybrid vehicle is provided with: a first differential mechanism having a first rotary element connected to a first electric motor, a second rotary element connected to an engine, and a third rotary element connected to an output rotary member; a second differential mechanism having a first rotary element connected to a second electric motor, a second rotary element, and a third rotary element, one of the second rotary element and the third rotary element being connected to the third rotary element of said first differential mechanism; a clutch configured to selectively couple the second rotary element of said first differential mechanism, and the other of the second and third rotary elements of said second differential mechanism which is not connected to the third rotary element of said first differential mechanism, to each other; and a brake configured to selectively couple said other of the second and third rotary elements of said second differential mechanism which is not connected to the third rotary element of said first differential mechanism, to a stationary member, the drive control device comprises: a resonance point change control portion configured to switch an operating state of at least one of said clutch and said brake when a resonance of a power transmitting system in said hybrid vehicle has been detected or forecasted. |
| US09421853B2 |
Integrated powertrain and chassis design for maximized passenger cabin volume of a vehicle
A vehicle includes a vehicle structure that extends along a longitudinal axis. An engine includes a crankshaft that defines a crank axis disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis. A transmission includes an output shaft that defines a transmission output axis substantially parallel with the crank axis. The transmission output axis is disposed nearer the forward end of the vehicle structure than the crank axis. The crank axis is disposed vertically above the transmission output axis a distance of about 140 mm. The engine includes at least one cylinder bore that defines a bore axis disposed perpendicular to and may intersect the crank axis. The bore axis may be angled toward the forward end of the vehicle structure to define an angle between the bore axis and a vertical plane. The angle between the bore axis and the vertical plane may be about 18°. |
| US09421849B2 |
Polymeric vehicle window having an LED assembly
A polymeric vehicle window is described, having a composite component with an inner opaque polymeric layer and an outer transparent polymeric layer, wherein the inner opaque polymeric layer and the outer transparent polymeric layer are connected in a planar manner. The inner opaque polymeric layer has at least one at least partially piercing hole, an LED assembly, with an LED, a printed circuit board, and electrical contacts arranged in the hole. The LED assembly is placed in such a way that the LED is in the direction of the outer transparent assembly. |
| US09421845B2 |
Heating and air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a heating and air-conditioning system (10) for a motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, in order to heat or cool the inside of a motor vehicle during a journey and when the motor vehicle is stationary. The inside of the motor vehicle is divided into a front region and a back region, which can be heated and cooled separately, and comprises a front system (12) which is used to heat and cool the front region during a journey of the motor vehicle, a rear system (14) which is used to heat and cool the rear region during a journey of the motor vehicle and a stationary system (16) which is used to heat and to cool at least the rear region when the motor vehicle is stationary. According to the invention, the stationary system is integrated into the rear system. The invention further relates to a method for heating and air-conditioning a motor vehicle by means of a heating and air-conditioning system (10). |
| US09421844B2 |
Torsion beam axle for a vehicle, and bearing arrangement for a torsion beam axle
The present disclosure provides a torsion beam axle for a vehicle. The torsion beam axle comprises two longitudinal swing arms connected by a torsion profile and two bearing arrangements. Each bearing arrangement is configured to attach a respective longitudinal swing arm to a body of the vehicle. Each bearing arrangement has a rotational axis, and the rotational axes of the bearing arrangements run in parallel to or are aligned with one another. Each of the bearing arrangements has a bearing core, which is connected to one of the longitudinal swing arms, and at least one bearing arm which is coupled to the bearing core. The bearing arm comprises a supporting section, which is coupled to the bearing core, and an elastic bending section with a connecting region, via which the bearing arm can be at least indirectly attached to the body of the vehicle. The bearing arm has a step portion arranged between the supporting section and the bending section, the step portion having a triangular or trapezoidal contour and being configured to be deflected in a bending direction which is predefined by the bending section. The bending direction and the rotational axes enclose an angle between them. |
| US09421841B2 |
Hydraulic suspension system for work vehicle
The hydraulic suspension system comprises a suspension mechanism for a traveling vehicle body, a suspension reference position variation mechanism for varying a reference position of a suspension stroke of the suspension mechanism, and a stopped state detector for detecting a state in which operation of the suspension mechanism has stopped. The control management unit controls the suspension reference position variation mechanism so that when operation of the suspension mechanism is detected by the stopped state detector to be in a stopped state, the operation of the suspension mechanism moves toward a target range, in preference to control based on a suspension stroke position obtained from a suspension stroke position sensor. |
| US09421838B2 |
Suspension arm
A suspension arm includes an upper member and a lower member, and the side plates of the upper member are joined to the side plates of the lower member by welding. A weld line formed by a weld part is bent and terminated near a lower ball joint. A side plate includes a substantially-linear edge and a bent edge, which is bent from an end of the substantially-linear edge and within which the weld line is terminated. The weld line along the bent edge is inclined at a given angle or greater to a stress direction near a weld end. |
| US09421835B2 |
Handguard structure for movable scooter
Disclosed is a wheeled scooter having a main body with a bottom, a front side, a rear side and two opposite lateral sides. A plurality of engagement lugs are formed on the front side of the main body. A plurality of engagement grooves are formed in the rear side of the main body and are adapted to engage with engagement lugs on a main body of an additional scooter to connect the main body of the scooter to the main body of the additional scooter. The scooter includes a grip mounted to each respective lateral side of the main body, each grip including an inner bar and an outer bar operably mounted to the respective lateral side of the main body by front and rear bars. The outer bar of each grip is configured to shield and protect a user's hand while holding the inner bar. |
| US09421831B2 |
Magnetic force transmission type tire pressure sensor device and related setting tool and setting method
A magnetic force transmission type tire pressure sensor device and related setting tool and setting method is disclosed. The invention uses a magnetic force sensor unit in the tire pressure sensor device to receive lines of magnetic flux being transmitted by a magnetic force transmitter unit in the setting tool, and then the received waveform is converted into a communication protocol and stored in the tire pressure sensor device. Therefore, the invention not only can achieve the purpose of wireless transmission but also can enhance the stability of signal transmission, eliminate wireless regulatory constraints and improve product quality. |
| US09421824B2 |
Pneumatic tire with sealant layer
A pneumatic tire includes a reinforcing ply structure extending between a pair of bead portions, a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall located radially outward of one of the pair of bead portions, a tread radially outward from the reinforcing ply structure, a belt reinforcing structure located radially outward from the reinforcing ply structure and radially inward from the tread, and an innerliner structure extending along an inner surface of the reinforcing ply from a position adjacent one bead portion to a position adjacent the other bead portion. The innerliner structure includes multiple alternating layers of rubber compound and sealant. |
| US09421823B2 |
Final drive assembly
A final drive includes a planetary gear assembly and at least one bearing. The at least one bearing defines an annulus having an internal space where at least a portion of the planetary gear assembly is located within the internal space. A final drive includes a planetary gear assembly, and at least one bearing, where the at least one bearing defines an annulus having an internal space, and where at least a portion of the planetary gear assembly is located within the internal space. |
| US09421822B2 |
Castor wheel assembly
A trolley having two castor wheel assemblies mounted to a trolley frame. The castor wheel assemblies are mounted toward a rear of the trolley frame whereas another pair of conventional castors are mounted to the front of the trolley frame. The castor wheel assemblies are not identical insofar as swiveling of the assemblies is limited in a direction inwardly of the trolley only. It has been found that limited swiveling of one of the castor wheel assemblies only such as at an offset angle provides more efficient guided steering of the trolley. |
| US09421821B2 |
Vehicle rims including deformable features and vehicles incorporating the same
Vehicle structures for dissipating and distributing energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a rim includes an inner flange and an outer flange that extend around a periphery of the rim, a rim wall that extends around the periphery of the rim and that extends between the inner flange and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, a drop-well portion that is positioned between the rim wall and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, where the rim wall comprises an increased thickness region that is positioned proximate to the drop-well portion, and where a maximum thickness of the increased thickness region is greater than a maximum thickness of the rim wall positioned outside of the increased thickness region, and at least one spoke extending radially inward from the drop-well portion. |
| US09421817B2 |
Wheel for at least partially muscle-powered vehicles and in particular bicycles
A wheel for at least partially muscle-powered vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles includes a hub and a rim having a plurality of spoke holes and a plurality of spoke systems for connecting the hub with the rim. A spoke system includes a spoke and a spoke nipple. A reinforcing unit with a through hole between the rim and the spoke nipple is provided. The reinforcing unit is a disk-type and is configured curved about at least one longitudinal axis. The reinforcing unit has a convex inner rim contact surface for bearing against a concave orientation area of the rim matched thereto. The reinforcing unit has a concave outside surface at which a nipple accommodation is provided at a depression having a concave nipple contact surface with a narrower curvature for accommodating a matching, convex supporting area of the spoke nipple. |
| US09421816B2 |
Apparatus and methods for displaying fabric based images
A stretcher frame apparatus and methods for stretching and mounting a fabric, such as canvas, to a supporting surface, such as a wall. The apparatus has two opposing elongated frame members that are attached to opposite sides of a fabric. When the frame members are first mounted to the wall, the fabric will have slack, but the fabric is made taut when the user inserts removable elongated tension member(s) between the wall and rear side of the fabric. Preferably, two tension members are inserted between the wall and the mounted fabric and then slid in opposite directions toward the mounted frame members. This apparatus and method allows a user to forgo cumbersome four-sided box frames, and instead provides a simple, easy to use apparatus for mounting decorative fabric-based images to a wall. |
| US09421812B2 |
Three-ring binder with hole punch
A combination three-ring binder and hole punch is provided. The binder includes a housing upon which the rings are mounted and in which the punch assembly is mounted. A pivotal lever on the housing actuates the punch assembly which uses a slide cam to simultaneously punch three holes in one or more sheets of paper. |
| US09421810B2 |
Page-turning device and document camera system
A page-turning device turning a page of a book includes a turning unit and a blower. The turning unit holds the page at a departure position of the page of the book being opened and releases the holding of the page at a destination position of the page. The blower sends air above the page at the departure position to blow against the page at the destination position. |
| US09421809B2 |
Pre-treatment coating
The present disclosure provides pre-treatment coatings, media substrates, and related methods. As such, a pre-treatment coating can include an evaporable solvent, a matrix, and a wax. The matrix can include a binder and a fixer, and the wax can include wax particles dispersed within the matrix. At least a portion of the wax particles can have a particle size that is greater than a thickness of the matrix when the pre-treatment coating is applied to a media substrate at a basis weight from 0.5 gsm to 20 gsm and the evaporable solvent removed. |
| US09421806B2 |
Tape cassette
A tape cassette for use with a label printer having a plurality of tape type detecting switches that includes a housing having a front wall, a tape feed exit on the front wall, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a tape included at least partially in the housing and configured to be fed along a tape feed path extending to the tape feed exit, a recess on the front wall extending from the bottom surface towards the top surface, and an aperture on the front wall. The aperture is positioned downstream, in a tape feed path direction, of the recess, and is configured to receive one of the tape type detecting switches. The tape feed path direction is a direction in which the tape is configured to be fed along a portion of the tape feed path proximate to the front wall. |
| US09421804B2 |
Method and apparatus for print control
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for use in a printing device, comprising outputting a test chart comprising a plurality of printed regions at respective ink densities, receiving an indication of a selected ink density, and determining one or more resources of the printing device according to the selected ink density to control one or more ink limits and a color separation of the printing device. |
| US09421800B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes a moving portion that moves a printing medium, with the moving portion capable of being mounted to the image forming apparatus, an image forming portion that ejects ink droplets to the printing medium that is moved by the moving portion and forms an image thereon, and a reference portion mounted to the image forming apparatus. In addition, a positioning portion forces the moving portion, mounted to the image forming apparatus, to abut against the reference portion so that a distance between the moving portion and the image forming portion is a predetermined distance. |
| US09421798B2 |
Ink-jet recording device and ink-jet recording control method
An ink-jet recording device is capable of correcting a recording position due to a leaning of a printing head and correcting of driving timing between multiple printing heads. Each nozzle row of a printing head is classified into multiple nozzle groups, and the driving timing of the nozzle groups other than the nozzle group serving as a reference of correction of the multiple nozzle groups is adjustable to correct for any leaning of the printing head. Moreover, in the event of performing the driving timing between printing heads, the driving timing of a non-reference printing head is adjustable relative to a reference printing head employed for leaning correction of multiple printing heads. |
| US09421797B2 |
Printer having separating device
Printing apparatus is provided for printing information on a vertical stack of horizontal vertically-spaced planar objects arranged in a housing, including a separating arrangement for removing the lowermost object from the stack, and a printing device for printing information on the removed object. The stack is supported by a plurality of support arrangements each including a support member mounted for reciprocatory horizontal displacement by an electromagnetic drive device between positions that are adjacent and remote from the stack, respectively. Each support member is guided during this displacement by a guide arrangement including at least one guide lever having a first end pivotally connected with the housing, and a second end connected with a guide follower roller that is in engagement with a guide cam surface carried by the support member. The generation of noise is avoided as a consequence of the accurate guidance of the components. |
| US09421794B2 |
Fluid application system and method
A fluid application system and method having a support structure for guiding a plurality of pallets along a path of travel through the system. The plurality of pallets for arranging a medium that receives fluid during operation. The system further includes an application assembly for applying fluid and energy to a medium arranged on the plurality of pallets and a conveyance arrangement comprising first and second conveyors for transferring the one or more pallets through the fluid application system. The first and second conveyors have a dedicated trolley selectively coupled to one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a first direction of the path of travel and selectively decoupled from the one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a second direction of the path of travel. |
| US09421789B2 |
Control apparatus and method
A control apparatus and method for image processing input data comprises a data analysis section that analyzes the input data and outputs a printing command and a first set of image data; a data memory section that stores the printing command from the data analysis section via a program memory bus and stores the first set of image data from the data analysis section via a data memory bus; a color conversion process section that performs color conversion processing on the first set of image data on the basis of the printing command; and a halftone process section that performs halftone processing on a second set of image data resulting from the color conversion processing on the first set of image data, on the basis of the printing command. |
| US09421786B2 |
Damper device
A damper device that supplies ink supplied from a tank to a recording head while suppressing pressure fluctuation, and has a head-side chamber communicating with the recording head; a tank-side chamber communicating with the tank; a communicating passage communicating the head-side chamber and the tank-side chamber; a valve for opening or closing the communicating passage; a spring that biases the valve in a direction along which the valve closes the communicating passage; a pressure receiving plate that receives air pressure, and changes volume of the head-side chamber according to a change in a position of itself; a rod member arranged between the valve and the pressure receiving plate, and configured to transmit force received from one of the valve and the pressure receiving plate to the other thereof; and a bellows unit that supports the pressure receiving plate so that the position of the pressure receiving plate is changeable. |
| US09421784B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a first passage through which liquid flows from a tank to liquid ejecting heads; and a second passage through which liquid flows from the heads to the tank. The first passage includes a third passage connecting to the tank, a fourth passage branching from the third passage at a first position to allow the third passage to communicate with a first head, and a fifth passage branching from the third passage at a second position to allow the third passage to communicate with a second head. The lengths, cross-sectional areas, and resistances of various passages are set relative to others. |
| US09421783B2 |
Electronic patch for refurbishing a used print cartridge
Devices and methods for refurbishing a used print cartridge for further use in a printing device are provided. An electronic patch is attached to a circuit on the used print cartridge. The electronic patch includes contact pads that are positioned to electrically contact pads on the circuit of the used print cartridge. The electronic patch also includes a control chip and an embedded memory array that replaces one or more functions of the memory on the used print cartridge, allowing the used print cartridge to be refilled with printing ink and reused in a printer. |
| US09421782B2 |
Liquid containing body, electric connection body, and liquid consuming apparatus
Simplification of a connecting operation for liquid supply between a liquid consuming apparatus and a liquid containing body at least a part of which is flexible is achieved. A printer 10 has a liquid supply apparatus 20 on a right side wall 106 . The liquid supply apparatus 20 has an attachment/detachment unit 30 in an inclined manner such that a K1-axis direction in which a liquid introduction portion 362 thereof extends for liquid introduction forms an angle a1 that is larger than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees in a clockwise direction with respect to the right side wall 106 when the printer 10 is viewed from vertically above. A liquid containing body 50 has an operation member 53 on an upper end side of a flexible liquid containing portion 52, and a liquid supply portion 57 capable of being connected to the liquid introduction portion 362 of the attachment/detachment unit 30 in the K1-axis direction is connected to the operation member 53. |
| US09421780B2 |
Ink circulation type inkjet printer
An inkjet printer includes: an inkjet head including a nozzle configured to eject ink; a positive pressure tank configured to store the ink to be supplied to the inkjet head; a negative pressure tank configured to receive the ink not consumed by the inkjet head; an ink deliverer configured to deliver the ink from the negative pressure tank to the positive pressure tank; a pressure regulator configured to regulate pressures of the positive pressure tank and the negative pressure tank; and a controller configured to control the ink deliverer and the pressure regulator such that an ink delivery operation by the ink deliverer and a pressure regulation operation by the pressure regulator are performed separately in time. |
| US09421779B2 |
Liquid storing container
A liquid storing container is adapted to supply liquid to a liquid ejection section configured and arranged eject the liquid. The liquid storing container includes a liquid storage chamber, a liquid supply opening, and a vent portion. The liquid storage chamber is configured and arranged to store the liquid. The liquid supply opening communicates with the liquid storage chamber, and configured and arranged to be connected to a tube which is connected to the liquid ejection section. The vent portion communicates with the liquid storage chamber to introduce air to the liquid storage chamber. The vent portion protrudes from a side wall of the liquid storing container. The vent portion has an opening facing in a direction different from a protruding direction of the vent portion. |
| US09421771B2 |
Liquid ejection head and method of manufacturing the same
A liquid ejection head includes a recording element substrate that ejects liquid, and an element-substrate support member to which the recording element substrate is bonded with an adhesive. A groove to be filled with the adhesive is provided in a bonding region of the element-substrate support member, at which the element-substrate support member and the recording element substrate are bonded together, along a part or an entirety of the outer circumference of the recording element substrate. |
| US09421770B2 |
Printing apparatus and printing position adjusting method thereof
A printing apparatus prints by discharging inks from respective nozzle arrays, the printhead having a plurality of nozzle arrays including at least a first nozzle array, a second nozzle array, and a third nozzle array, and the first nozzle array and the second nozzle array being arrayed to be shifted in a nozzle arrayed direction. The printing apparatus controls the first and second nozzle arrays to discharge inks to form a plurality of first patterns. The printing apparatus controls the third nozzle array to discharge inks to form second patterns while changing a shift amount in a direction which intersects with the nozzle arrayed direction with respect to the plurality of first patterns. The printing apparatus calculates an adjustment value required to adjust relative printing positions between the first nozzle array and the third nozzle array in the intersecting direction using the first patterns and the second patterns. |
| US09421769B2 |
Liquid ejecting head, liquid ejecting head unit, liquid ejecting apparatus, and method of manufacturing liquid ejecting head unit
A liquid ejecting head includes a liquid ejecting head main body that has a nozzle group that is formed by arranging a plurality of nozzles, which eject a liquid, in parallel, and that ejects a liquid from each nozzle, and a fixation member to which the liquid ejecting head main body is fixed. The fixation member has a fixation part to which the liquid ejecting head main body is fixed and a reference surface that is formed on a side opposite fixation part, and which includes a reference part serving as reference for a positioning the liquid ejecting head main body with respect to an installation target, and a position adjusting part adjusting the relative position between the reference surface and the nozzle group is provided between the liquid ejecting head main body and the fixation part. |
| US09421768B2 |
Inkjet printer head
In accordance with one embodiment, an inkjet head comprises a plurality of groove-shaped pressure chambers formed on piezoelectric members of which the polarization directions are opposite, and a nozzle plate arranged at the lateral side of the pressure chambers across a lid section with high rigidity. A plurality of through holes connected to a plurality of nozzles formed on the nozzle plate is formed in the lid section. The inkjet head is set in a range of 10-25% before and after a center, that is, a length ratio where the relation between ejection voltage of ink ejected from the nozzles and a length ratio between the length of the through hole of the lid section in the longitudinal direction of the pressure chamber and the length of the pressure chamber in the longitudinal direction of the pressure chamber is minimized. |
| US09421762B1 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus, drive circuit, and head unit
Provided is a liquid ejecting apparatus including an ejecting unit that ejects liquid based on a drive signal; a comparison unit that includes a first comparator and a second comparator, receives an input signal and the drive signal, and outputs a first control signal based on a signal that is obtained by offsetting one of the input signal and the drive signal by a first voltage and a second control signal based on a signal that is obtained by offsetting one of the input signal and the drive signal by a second voltage; and a pair of transistors that is configured by a first transistor which is controlled based on the first control signal and a second transistor which is controlled based on the second control signal, and outputs the drive signal, in which the first voltage and the second voltage are variable. |
| US09421758B2 |
Compositions and use of compositions in printing processes
An aqueous sacrificial coating composition for an image transfer member in an aqueous ink imaging system is provided. The sacrificial coating composition may include at least one polymer, at least one selected from (i) at least one chain extender, or (ii) a reactive elastomeric latex, wherein the at least one chain extender comprises a species capable of linking linear chains or chain segments of the reactive elastomeric latex, at least one hygroscopic plasticizer, and at least one surfactant. |
| US09421753B2 |
Printing apparatus and method for measuring and compensating for synchronization error
A printing apparatus for measuring and compensating for a synchronization error is provided. The printing apparatus includes: a rotating part configured to include a roll of which the surface is made of a flexible material and a motor rotating the roll; a support part having a substrate disposed on an upper portion thereof to support the substrate and formed to relatively move in a direction parallel with a tangential direction of the rotating part and the roll; a printing pressure part formed to provide adhesion and printing pressure of the roll to the substrate by changing an interval between the rotating part and the support part; and a compensation unit configured to include a sensor unit which is disposed on a lower portion of the substrate to measure forces which are applied between the roll and the substrate at a contact position between the roll and the substrate and a control unit which performs a control to compensate for the synchronization error by using values of forces measured by the sensor unit. |
| US09421752B2 |
Numbering and imprinting machine and printing press utilizing the same
A numbering and imprinting machine includes: a numbering printing unit for one surface including an impression cylinder and a numbering cylinder; a first numbering printing unit for the other surface including an impression cylinder and a numbering cylinder; a drying unit for numbering printing for one surface including a drying cylinder and a drying device; a second numbering printing unit for the other surface including an impression cylinder and a numbering cylinder; and a drying unit for numbering printing for the other surface including a transfer cylinder, a drying cylinder, and a drying device. |
| US09421748B2 |
Tire operating surface for tire testing road wheel
Particular embodiments of the invention include a method of forming a tire operating surface for a road wheel. Such methods include: providing a longitudinally convex bonding surface for receiving a textured tire operating surface; applying adhesive material of a pre-determined thickness along the longitudinally convex bonding surface to form a coated bonding surface comprising a longitudinally convex layer of adhesive material arranged along the bonding surface; and, arranging a single layer of aggregate material along a retention surface. The methods also include placing a width of the longitudinally convex layer of adhesive material of the coated bonding surface into engagement with the single layer of aggregate and rotating the coated bonding surface in a lengthwise direction relative the retention surface until a length of the convex layer of adhesive material has engaged the single layer of aggregate. |
| US09421745B2 |
Method of adhering protective adhesive film to a device
Applying and using a protective film on a portable electronic device includes provision and application of a protective film product to a surface of the portable electronic device. The protective film product includes at least a protective film, an adhesive layer on one surface of the protective film and a removable cap sheet on an opposite surface of the protective film. An adhesive area of the adhesive layer is applied to a surface of the electronic device, and pressure is applied to the cap sheet to remove air bubbles trapped between the adhesive layer and the electronic device. The cap sheet is removed, and remaining air bubbles are permitted to diffuse through the adhesive and protective film. |
| US09421744B2 |
Methods and systems for automated ply layup for composites
A method for applying at least one ply onto a tool or an uncured composite layup disposed on the tool includes automatically controlling slidably removing at least one nonstick separator relative to the at least one ply positioned on the at least one nonstick separator to inhibit at least a portion of the at least one ply from adhering to the tool or uncured composite layup while applying a moving compressive force to an outer surface of the at least one ply relative to a moving trailing edge of the at least one nonstick separator to adhere at least a portion of the at least one ply to the tool or to the uncured composite layup. |
| US09421740B2 |
Zirconium alloy for improving resistance to oxidation at very high temperature and fabrication method thereof
A zirconium alloy for use in nuclear fuel assemblies is provided, which provides increased resistance against oxidation and corrosion and also improved bonding with parent material, because pure metallic material such as silicon (Si) or chromium (Cr) is evenly coated on the surface of the parent material by plasma spraying. Because the plasma spray coating used to coat the pure metallic material on the zirconium alloy does not require vacuum equipment and also is not limited due to the shape of the coated product, this is particularly useful when evenly treating the surface of the component such as 4 m-long tube or spacer grip arrangement which is very complicated in shape. Furthermore, because the coated zirconium alloy confers excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion under emergency such as accident as well as normal service condition, both the economic and safety aspects of nuclear fuel are improved. |
| US09421737B2 |
Bonding process
The invention relates to a process for bonding a silicone or silicone based material to a polyurethane and use of the bonded silicone-polyurethane in the manufacture of biomaterials, devices, articles or implants, in particular long term implantable medical devices in the fields of cardiology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and gastroenterology. The process involves the steps of (a) flame treating a surface of the silicone or silicone based material and (b) bonding the polyurethane to the flame treated surface of the silicone or silicone based material. |
| US09421736B2 |
Hybrid pressure sensitive adhesive
A hybrid pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition includes (i) a solvent phase comprising a first acrylic PSA dissolved in an organic solvent, an alcohol, and optionally water; and (ii) an emulsion phase comprising a second, emulsified acrylic PSA. In another aspect, a metalized film laminate includes a metalized film layer, a hybrid PSA layer, and an ink-containing polymeric film layer. The two-phase hybrid PSA system effectively addresses both metal tear and ink pick problems associated with conventional metalized film laminates. |
| US09421734B2 |
Fabric structure for manufacturing water sports garments
The present disclosure provides a fabric structure for manufacturing water sports garments. The foamed rubber sheet has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The inner fabric layer includes a draining fabric layer attached to the first surface of the foamed rubber sheet, an elastic fabric layer attached to the draining fabric layer, and a water repellent fabric layer attached to the elastic fabric layer. The outer fabric layer is attached to the second surface of the foamed rubber sheet. Water may directly pass into the draining fabric layer, through the water repellent fabric layer and the elastic fabric layer, and be drained out of the fabric structure. Therefore, the user wearing the water sports garment made of the fabric structure may feel comfortable and warm while water is drained out. |
| US09421730B2 |
Mat with removable information bearing section
A mat is formed from a first mat section and a second mat section where the second mat section is fastened to the first mat section in a cutout formed in the first mat section. The first mat section can have information placed thereon in one or more areas and can include a carpet-like material on an upper surface of an upper layer. The second mat section can be formed from an absorbent type material and can have information displayed thereon, including information displayed using a dye-sublimation print process so as to provide for multi-color high quality information. The mat is particularly suited for use in boxing rings and the like so as to prevent fluids associated with such activities from coming in contact with the floor of the boxing ring. |
| US09421724B2 |
Method and facility for manufacturing a tire blank by means of a strip
In the method for manufacturing an uncured blank of a vehicle tire, a strip (30) of rubber is extruded and is made to pass between two members (18, 10) one of which forms a roller (18) for extruding the strip, such that the faces (21, 23) of the strip, forming one and the same section of the strip in a plane perpendicular to a direction of travel of the strip and pressing simultaneously against the respective members, are driven at linear speeds that differ from one another, and that the members (18, 10) stretch the strip between them. |
| US09421723B2 |
Tyre balancing compositions
Visco-elastic tire balancing compositions comprising 1) 85 to 97% by weight of a glycol ether component comprising one or more ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer ethers of the general formula (I) or the general (II) or mixtures thereof R—O{[CH(CH3)CH2—O—]m[CH2—CH2—O—]n}H (I) R1—(O—{[CH(CH3)CH2—O—]m[CH2—CH2—O—]n}H)2 (II) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group of 2-8 carbon atoms; R1 is an alkylene moiety of 2-8 carbon atoms in which the two substituents are not carried on the same carbon atom; m is the mole percentage of propylene glycol in the ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer moiety or moieties; and n is the mole percentage of ethylene glycol in the ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer moiety or moieties, wherein the ratio n:m is in the range from 35:65 to 80:20; each glycol copolymer compound having a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000-10000; and 2) 3 to 15% by weight of a fumed silica gel former; said balancing compositions being visco-elastic 1500 Pa and 5000 Pa at 22° C., a Loss Modulus (G″) smaller than the Storage Modulus up to a Cross Over Frequency of 10-40 Hz, and a Critical Yield Stress exceeding 2 Pa. |
| US09421722B2 |
Method of making open-ended thermoplastic belting
A system and method of making an open-ended, reinforced, layered belt having a profile layer, a top layer material, and tensile cords fully encapsulated there between. The method includes engaging portion of the profile layer on a rotatable cylindrical mandrel with an engaging roller, disengaging with a take-off roller, and applying and fusing the cords to the profile layer at a desired cord spacing there between. The cord may be fused by melting the profile layer surface with a heated plow and/or with heated cord. The cord is then covered with the top layer material in a lamination step involving heating to melt at least a portion of the top layer and pressing it to fuse it to the reinforced profile layer. Lamination may be done downstream or directly on the mandrel. |
| US09421719B2 |
Production of a transparent optical component having a cellular structure
The invention relates to a transparent optical component having a cellular structure, comprising a network of walls (106), that forms a set of cells (104) that are juxtaposed parallel to a component surface. In order to produce such a component, an irregular set of points (101, 105) in the surface of the component is determined, each point being used to form a center of one of the cells. A position and an orientation of each wall are then determined such that the set of cells forms a Voronoï partition of the surface of the component. The component has a level of transparency that is compatible with an optical or ophthalmological use. |
| US09421715B2 |
Three-dimensional printer
A printer (106) for building a three-dimensional model by sequential deposition of a plurality of cross-sectional layers by using a thermal print head (1) movable relative to a material bed (102) over a deposited layer. A protective sheet (3) is disposed between the thermal head (1) and deposited layer. Temperature control of the material bed (102) to prevent warping of the model is provided by an independently heatable cover (52, 58) in contact with the surface of the material bed (102) e.g. via the protective sheet (3). |
| US09421713B2 |
Additive manufacturing method for printing three-dimensional parts with purge towers
A method for printing a three-dimensional part with an additive manufacturing system, the method including printing layers of the three-dimensional part and of a support structure for the three-dimensional part from multiple print heads or deposition lines, and switching the print heads or deposition line between stand-by modes and operating modes in-between the printing of the layers of the three-dimensional part and the support structure. The method also includes performing a purge operation for each print head or deposition line switched to the operating mode, where the purge operation includes printing a layer of at least one purge tower from the print head or deposition line switched to the operating mode. |
| US09421703B2 |
Panels and processes therefor
Polymer-based materials and processes suitable for producing panels, for example, panels for use in a fan shroud abradable seal of a turbofan engine. Such a process includes introducing constituents of an expandable foam material into a continuous forming apparatus that continuously compounds the constituents into a partially-cured compounded polymeric material, which is then continuously formed with the continuous forming apparatus to produce a continuous form having a constant cross-sectional shape transverse to a continuous forming direction of the continuous forming apparatus. A portion of the continuous form is then deformed to produce a preform, and the preform is cured within a restricted volume to cause the preform to expand and produce the panel. |
| US09421699B2 |
Fixture for mold cores
A fixture for a plurality of mold cores includes a platform, a side plate mounted to the platform, a plurality of positioning tabs, and a pushing member. The plurality of positioning tabs is located on the platform and abuts the side plate. The plurality of positioning tabs is spaced to each other. The pushing member is configured to retain the plurality of mold cores to the side plate. |
| US09421694B2 |
Hole saw assembly including drive shafts supported by a rotatable annulus
A hole-saw assembly including a hole-saw having at one end a plurality of cutting teeth and at the other end a base having two holes therethrough. two shafts. The assembly includes a mandrel coaxially aligned with said hole-saw and including a body having two bores therethrough, and an annulus located on top of the body which is coaxially aligned with said mandrel and hole saw. The annulus includes two shafts co-axial with the mandrel bores, and is rotatable around its longitudinal axis from a first to a second position. In the first position the annulus shafts are aligned with the base holes allowing the shafts to be freely insertable and removable and in the second position the shafts are misaligned to lock the shafts to the base. In one embodiment the mandrel bores are shaped to accommodate rotation of the shafts, and in a further embodiment, the shafts are configures to rotate within circular mandrel bores. Such an arrangement allows the hole-saw and the mandrel to be easily and quickly mountable and demountable. |
| US09421691B2 |
Knife with blade guard
A knife with a guard assembly generally comprises a blade member, a handle assembly, and a blade guard assembly. The blade member includes a blade having a sharpened edge and an integral shank. The handle assembly is mounted to the shank. The blade guard assembly is mounted for pivotal movement about the blade member between a retracted position adjacent the handle to a protective position covering the sharpened edge. The blade guard is spring loaded by a spring about a pivot axis and a biased actuator secures the blade guard in the retracted position and the stable protective position. Upon depressing the actuator the blade guard assembly is pivoted to the protective position from the retracted position by a force of the spring. |
| US09421689B2 |
Manipulator apparatus
Disclosed herein is a manipulator apparatus. The manipulator apparatus includes a jig unit provided with a manipulator. The jig unit includes a first member provided with the manipulator, a second member configured to move the first member, and a third member configured to move the second member. |
| US09421684B1 |
Tire attachable tray
A tire attachable tool tray for providing a selectively deployable shelf surface within arms reach of the hood of a vehicle includes a generally planar surface shelf section attached to a locking plate and a support plate, each of which define rigid planar bodies which extend perpendicularly from the bottom of the shelf section. Integral with the locking plate is a locking mechanism which is defined by two spring loaded locking legs. In this regard, a user can move the locking assembly into an engaged position in which it is primed to lock onto a tire through the application of manual force on the handle and then lock the assembly on a tire by placing a tire between the locking plate and support plate and removing the manual force keeping the locking mechanism in the engaged position. |
| US09421679B2 |
Hand-held power tool
In a hand-held power tool having a housing and a tool holder, which is disposed on a drive shaft that is rotationally mounted in at least one first and one second ball bearing, the first ball bearing having a first inner ring and the second ball bearing having a second inner ring, a spring element is disposed between the first inner ring and the second inner ring in order to prestress the first ball bearing with respect to the second ball bearing. |
| US09421678B2 |
Forming device and method for the operation of a forming device
A forming device comprising a machine bed, a tool carrier supported on the machine bed in a manner capable of relative movement for mounting a tool, a drive device coupled to the tool carrier, a machine control unit and a monitoring device designed for monitoring movements of the tool carrier and for providing a shutdown signal to a disconnecting device located upstream of the drive device on the occurrence of a pre-settable monitoring case. It is provided that the machine control unit is designed in accordance with a first safety category of a safety standard, and that the monitoring device and the disconnecting device form a safe operating system designed in accordance with a second safety category of the safety standard, the second safety category being at a higher level than the first safety category within the safety standard. |
| US09421675B2 |
Adjustable torque screwdriver
The invention provides an adjustable torque screwdriver, including a torque input assembly and a torque output assembly, and further including a ratchet pair, which comprises a first ratchet and a second ratchet, respectively having circular teeth. The torque input assembly transmits the torque to the first ratchet, and the second ratchet then transmits the torque to the torque output assembly, and the circular teeth are arranged to enable the ratchet pair to slip either clockwise or counterclockwise, but not to slip in the respective opposite direction. The adjustable torque screwdriver also includes an adjusting assembly and an elastic assembly, the elastic assembly exerting pressure to the ratchet to tightly fit the ratchet pair, the adjusting assembly loading and unloading the elastic assembly, thereby adjusting the exerted pressure and the in-between fitting tightness of the ratchet pair, thus adjusting the torque for the ratchet pair to slip. |
| US09421669B2 |
Single grooved polishing pad
A polishing pad, an apparatus for chemical mechanical polishing of semiconductor wafers and a method of making a device using the same are presented. The apparatus includes a first platform for mounting a semiconductor wafer; a second platform for mounting a polishing pad; a rotator for rotating the wafer against the polishing pad; and a diamond dresser for dressing the polishing pad. The polishing pad has a single groove of a width (w) surrounding the periphery of an undressed portion of the polishing pad thus eliminating contact of the undressed portion with the outer edge of the diamond dresser. |
| US09421662B2 |
Polishing apparatus
A polishing apparatus including a chuck for supporting a wafer while exposing a peripheral portion of the wafer, a polishing head for polishing the peripheral portion of the wafer, and a polishing solution supplying assembly provided above the chuck and configured to spray a polishing solution on the wafer and to form a liquid curtain on the chuck to protect the wafer when the wafer is polished may be provided. |
| US09421656B2 |
Workpiece-positioning device and workpiece manufacturing method
A workpiece-positioning device includes a workpiece holder of holding a workpiece, a workpiece holder up/down mechanism of moving the workpiece holder up and down, and a free pallet movement mechanism of freely moving a pallet parallel to a reference plane to shift the pallet to a position where the workpiece held by the workpiece holder is lowered so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece. |
| US09421653B2 |
Cutting processing device
A cutting processing device for performing a cutting process on a cutting target by use of a rotatable tool includes a cutting unit that includes the rotatable tool, a holding tool that holds a plurality of the cutting targets at the same time, and a rotation support unit that rotatably supports the holding tool. The cutting unit is movable with respect to the holding tool. |
| US09421648B2 |
Manufacturing method of heat pipe structure
A heat pipe structure and a manufacturing method of the heat pipe structure. The heat pipe structure includes a tubular body and a mesh body. The tubular body has a chamber. The chamber has a first side and a second side. A working fluid is contained in the chamber. The wall faces of the first and second sides are respectively formed with a first channel set and a second channel set. A first contact section and a second contact section are respectively formed at the junctions between the first and second channel sets and the wall faces of the first and second sides. The mesh body is disposed in the chamber and attached to the first and second contact sections. Accordingly, the thickness of the heat pipe is greatly reduced and the manufacturing cost of the heat pipe is lowered. |
| US09421647B2 |
Method of manufacturing mirror shells of a nested shells grazing incidence mirror
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing mirror shells of a nested shells grazing incidence mirror, in particular for EUV radiation and/or X-rays. In the method a blank of a bulk material is provided and machined to form a mirror body of the shell. Mechanical structures are integrated and/or attached to the mirror body during and/or after the machining step. The mechanical structures are required for mounting and/or operating the mirror shells. After these steps the optical surface is formed on the mirror body by diamond turning. The proposed method allows the manufacturing of mirror shells of a nested shells grazing incidence mirror at low costs with high optical quality which may also be refurbished one or several times. |
| US09421644B2 |
Soldering structure and process of making the same
The invention discloses a soldering structure and process of making the same. The soldering structure comprises: a solder, a Sn—Co—Fe intermetallic compound having a thickness less than 10 μm and a diffusion barrier layer. The process of making the soldering structure is to react the solder containing Sn with an alloy consisting of 85˜95 wt % of Co and 5˜15 wt % of Fe at the temperature between 250 and 300° C. |
| US09421642B2 |
Device for cutting plastic products provided in a continuous plastic band for use in the medical sector
Devices for cutting interconnected plastic products for use in the medical sector provided in a continuous band of plastic, comprising a laser, a laser control system and an optical acquisition and data processing unit are disclosed. Devices for the manufacture of plastic products, such as finable or filled plastic containers for use in the medical sector, comprising a device for cutting interconnected plastic products provided in a continuous band of plastic as well as a process for cutting interconnected plastic products provided in a continuous band of plastic are disclosed. The optical acquisition unit may determine positional data for the interconnected plastic products provided in the band. From the positional data a cutting pattern may be calculated and transmitted to the laser control system. According to this cutting pattern, the position, intensity and focal point of the laser may be controlled by the laser control system, which may comprise a focusing optic, a deflection means and a beam-forming means. |
| US09421640B2 |
Dicing method
The method comprises providing a substrate like a semiconductor wafer (1), applying a laser cut (4) of the substrate, and subsequently applying a saw to divide the substrate from a main surface (10). The laser cut (4) may be used to cut along boundaries of saw streets (7). |
| US09421639B2 |
Component having weld seam and method for producing a weld seam
During welding, frequently cracks develop at the end of the weld seam. A method is provided in which the power is reduced at the end of the weld seam, reducing the development of cracks. For the method, a welding appliance is used wherein the welding appliance may be a laser. |
| US09421638B2 |
Laser processing apparatus and laser processing method using the same technical field
A laser processing apparatus is provided in which its XY table is composed of plural divided blocks vertically movable, at least one divided block is stopped while it is moving down, and a through hole is formed by irradiating a workpiece in an area corresponding to a position directly above the divided block with a laser beam. |
| US09421636B2 |
Pulse joining cartridges
A pulsed joining tool includes a tool body that defines a cavity that receives an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member and a pulse joining cartridge. The tubular members are nested together with the cartridge being disposed around the outer tubular member. The cartridge includes a conductor, such as a wire or foil, that extends around the outer tubular member and is insulated to separate a supply segment from a return segment. A source of stored electrical energy is discharged through the conductor to join the tubular members with an electromagnetic force pulse. |
| US09421632B2 |
Multi-output engine welder supplying full electrical power capacity to a single welding output
An engine welder having a single rotor and a single stator, and methods of distributing electrical power capacity of the engine welder to various welding windings and auxiliary windings of the engine welder. The single rotor is driven at saturation current and independent control of the welding outputs is accomplished on the stator side of the engine welder. Means for supplying the full electrical power capacity of the engine welder to a single stator welding winding are provided. Furthermore, means for distributing the electrical power capacity of the engine welder between welding windings and/or auxiliary windings of the single stator are provided. |
| US09421629B2 |
Method of producing a material joint, and hollow section connection
In a method of producing a material joint between a hollow section of steel and a structural element of an aluminum material, hollow section is aligned in relation to the structural element in a coupling position. One end of the hollow section is placed upon a shoulder of the structural element, and the end of the hollow section is connected with the structural element by thermal joining, using inert gas shielded arc welding. A welding torch is hereby positioned at an angle of 20° to 40° in relation to an axial direction in a welding position in relation to a joining seam to be realized, and the axial direction is oriented in parallel relationship to a longitudinal axis of the hollow section. |
| US09421626B2 |
Apparatus and method for electrical discharge machining modulation control
An apparatus for electrical discharge machining modulation control includes an EDM module, an open-circuit voltage modulation module, a reference-voltage modulation and judgment module, a database, and a control unit. The control unit selects a reference voltage, and an open-circuit voltage corresponding to characteristics of a workpiece from the database, and generates and transmits a second control signal to the open-circuit voltage modulation module for modulating the open-circuit voltage, and a third control signal to the reference-voltage modulation and judgment module for modulating the reference voltage utilized to determine if the ignition happened. The open-circuit voltage modulation module receives a first control signal periodically transmitted from the control unit for providing the open-circuit voltage to the EDM module. The reference-voltage modulation and judgment module performs an arc voltage measurement procedure, then the control unit determines the open-circuit voltage and the reference voltage. |
| US09421622B2 |
Indexable central drill insert and cutting tool therefor
A central drill insert has a bottom surface, a top surface, and a peripheral surface extending therebetween. At least three lead drill portions protrude outwards from the peripheral surface, each having a drill axis and a plurality of drill cutting edges. A secondary cutting edge is adjacent each lead drill portion, extending along the intersection of the top surface and the peripheral surface, transversely to the respective drill axis. Each secondary cutting edge is spaced apart from the associated drill cutting edges along the drill axis. A dovetail abutment flank is formed on the peripheral surface along the intersection of the top surface and the peripheral surface, extending from each one of the lead drill portions towards the secondary cutting edge associated with another lead drill portion. A cutting tool has an insert pocket for retaining the central drill insert with the operative drill axis aligned with the tool axis. |
| US09421620B2 |
Miniature drill
The present invention relates to the field of manufacture of miniature drills and discloses a miniature drill, which includes a drill body, a drill tip formed at one end of the drill body, and a plurality of spiral chip slots spiraling on a surface of the drill body; the chip slots include a long chip slot, a short chip slot, and a communicating chip slot, the long chip slot and the short chip slot are arranged at intervals and have the same helix angles, and the long chip slot is communicated with the short chip slot by the communicating slot. In the miniature drill provided by the present invention, the long chip slot and the short chip slot that have the same helix angle and do not intersect are communicated with each other by the communicating slot, which effectively avoids swing of the drill tip caused by deviation of the centroid from the rotation axis and affecting the position accuracy of the drilled holes; moreover, the communicating slot broadens the widths of the chip slots, increases the chip space, and thereby improves the heat dissipating property; furthermore, the communicating slot reduces the width of the body clearance and reduces heat generated by friction between the body clearance and walls of the drilled holes, which enhances the ability of resisting breaks caused by the thermal deformation of the miniature drill. |
| US09421619B2 |
Drill hole repositioning tool
A drill hole repositioning tool has a handle or head for holding the tool, and an elongate drill bit guide having a crescent-like cross-section. The elongate drill bit guide is inserted in an existing drill hole with the convex side of the elongate drill bit guide butting on a side of the existing drill hole. The concave side of the drill bit guide guides a drill bit for drilling a new drill hole. The new drill hole is displaced from the existing drill hole by the thickness of the elongate drill bit guide. A set of drill hole repositioning tools may have a range of thicknesses of the drill bit guides to cater for a range of drill hole repositioning displacements, a range of diameters to cater for a range of standardized drill bit sizes, and a range of insertion lengths to cater for a range of drill hole depths. |
| US09421616B2 |
Machine tool
The present invention relates to a machine tool, in particular a lathe, having a machine frame 1, a first work spindle 21, arranged on a face of a first carrier portion 1a of the machine frame 1, for receiving a first workpiece W1, a second work spindle 22, facing the first work spindle 21 and arranged on a face of second carrier portion 1b of the machine frame 1, for receiving a second work piece W2, the spindle axis of the second work spindle 22 being aligned parallel to, in particular coaxial with, the spindle axis of the first work spindle 21, and two displaceable tool carrier slides 51 and 52 on each of which a tool-carrying tool carrier 61 or 62 is arranged. According to the invention, a third tool carrier 63 is provided which is displaceable between the work spindles 21 and 22 transverse to the spindle axes and which is arranged on a tool carrier face WTS3 of a central carrier portion 1c positioned between the first and the second carrier portion 1a, 1b. |
| US09421611B2 |
Composite cutting insert and method of making same
A composite cutting insert includes a first portion made of a first composite material, a second portion made of a second composite material, and an intermediate portion interposed between the first and second portions and made of a third material. The intermediate portion has a two dimensional interlocking geometric shape. In one embodiment, the two-dimensional interlocking geometric shape is in the form of a mesh of interlocking links with evenly spaced, uniform small openings between the links. The interlocking geometric shape prevents movement of the first portion relative to the second portion. In addition, the openings allow the first and second composite materials to bond directly to each other. |
| US09421610B2 |
Stable atomic quantum clusters, production method thereof and use of same
Stable atomic quantum clusters, AQCs, characterized by being composed of at least 500 metal atoms, its production process characterized by having a kinetic control and by maintaining a low concentration of reagents in the reaction medium, as well as the uses of these clusters as sensors (fluorescent, magnetic or chemical), electrocatalysts and as cytostatics and/or cytotoxics. |
| US09421606B2 |
Casting cores and manufacture methods
A casting core assembly (140) includes a metallic core (144, 146, 148; 360; 380; 400) and a ceramic core (142). A protuberant portion (184) of a metallic core is received in compartment (186) of the ceramic core. |
| US09421605B2 |
Mold release agent and casting method
An object is to propose a mold release agent improving the state of a mold surface by repeating casting cycle so as to extend the life of the metal mold actively, and a casting method using the mold release agent. A water-soluble mold release agent applied on a mold surface of a metal mold contains organic acid or organic acid salt which is reducing and ligand, wherein concentration of a total thereof is not less than 0.01 wt % in using concentration and is not more than a fixed concentration which is stability limit of emulsion of the mold release agent in undiluted concentration. Construction weight ratio of the organic acid or organic acid salt which is reducing and the ligand is in the range from 99/1 to 30/70. The mold release agent is applied on a mold surface of a die casting metal mold, molten metal is injected into the metal mold, and the organic acid or organic acid salt which is reducing in the mold release agent is reacted with a component of the mold surface so as to deoxidize Fe2O3 on the mold surface to Fe3O4. |
| US09421600B2 |
Fluid conduit cover installation devices, systems and methods
A method for assembling a safety hose sleeve system using a crimper die set which includes an upper die comprising an upper curved compressive face, upper recess walls extending contiguous from the upper compressive face at an acute angle to the upper compressive face, each defining a portion of a cavity. Thrust plate slots extend upward from ends of the upper recess walls. A lower die comprises a lower curved compressive face. Lower recess walls extend contiguous from the lower compressive face at an acute angle to the lower compressive face and define another portion of each cavity. Lower thrust plate slots extend downward from an end of the lower recess walls. Thrust plates extend from the lower thrust plate slot into the upper thrust plate slot, across the cavity at an acute angle to each of the recess walls, defining an outer abutment of the cavity. |
| US09421599B2 |
Clinch clamp
An apparatus for clinching a workpiece is provided. The apparatus generally includes a clamp body, an arm, a punch, a die and a first linear actuator. The arm is rotatably fixed to the clamp body around a first pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. The punch is mounted to one of the body and the arm. |
| US09421598B2 |
Impact detection marker device and a corresponding process method
The invention relates to a device (1) for marking parts by percussion including a mobile punch (3) adapted to strike a part (2) to be marked so as to deform it, the device being characterized in that it includes impact detection means capable of detecting impact of the punch (3) on said part (2) to be marked and processor means functionally connected to the impact detection means to evaluate the time between the impact time and a predetermined origin time before the impact time. |
| US09421597B2 |
Press-work method and bottomed container
A press mold includes an inner punch (23), an intermediate punch (24) disposed along an outer periphery of the inner punch (23) and having an intermediate punch inclined portion (24a) at a leading end, an outer punch (25) disposed along an outer periphery of the intermediate punch (24), and a die (27) having a die inclined portion (27a) facing the intermediate punch inclined portion (24a), central axes (20) of all of which are coaxially disposed. While a bottom portion of a bottomed container (22) is constrained by the inner punch (23) and the die (27), an end portion of the bottomed container (22) is pressed by the outer punch (25), and the intermediate punch (24) is moved in a direction opposite a direction in which the outer punch (25) is pressed, whereby a bottomed container inclined portion (22a) of the bottomed container (22) sandwiched by the intermediate punch inclined portion (24a) and the die inclined portion (27a) is thickened. |
| US09421595B2 |
Integrated bending and shifting system under load for large opening stands between the working rolls
A rolling stand with a bending and shifting device for rolling rolls with two lower blocks fixed to the housing and carrying a lower chock, two upper blocks connected to an upper chock, a shifting device for the upper roll connected to the upper chock via a sliding coupling, a shifting device for the lower working roll connected to the lower chock via a sliding coupling. The lower chock is coupled to the blocks via a sliding coupling which allows the chock to be moved in a vertical direction to generate a bending of the lower roll via actuators. The two upper blocks are vertically coupled with the housing to allow the upper roll to be bent. The shifting movement of the upper roll is achieved via a sliding coupling between the upper chock and the two upper blocks, and may be carried out under load when rolling operations occur. |
| US09421594B2 |
Method for manufacturing curved hollow pipe
[Problem] A method for manufacturing a bent hollow pipe is provided, in which even when a three-dimensionally bent pipe is formed, a gap, an uneven thickness, and the like would not occur at contact portions at the ends of both of the flange portions when press work is finished, and thus a pipe having the high quality contact portions can be formed.[Solution] In a method for manufacturing a bent hollow pipe, a material W, which is to be processed and which is a flat plate extending a first plane formed by a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, is pressed in a stepwise manner using a plurality of forming dies from a third direction perpendicular to the first plane, so that two sides of a second plane formed by the second direction and the third direction of the material W are brought into contact with each other, and the bent hollow pipe is made to be bent and extend in a three dimensional manner that is bent in the first plane and in the second plane. The method includes a step in which a push out portion 13 is formed that is pushed out onto the material W in the third direction and that is bent and extends within a third plane formed by the first direction and the third direction in a press work, and extension portions 15 are formed to extend away from each other at both sides which sandwich the push out portion 13 of the material W, and flange portions 16 are formed that are bent, in a direction opposite to a push out direction of the push out portion 13, at ends of the extension portions 15, a step in which while bending is maintained between the extension portions 15 and the flange portions 16, a bent portions 17 between the push out portion 13 and the extension portions 15 are bent in the opposite directions, so that the both of the flange portions 16 are formed in a direction in which the both of the flange portions 16 face each other, a step in which the both of the flange portions 16 of a three-dimensionally bent portion P that is bent in the first plane and in the second plane are bent and brought closer to each other as compared with both of the flange portions 16 in a portion other than the three-dimensionally bent portion P, and a step of bringing ends of the flange portions 16 into contact with each other. |
| US09421592B2 |
Asymmetric rolling device, asymmetric rolling method and rolled material manufactured using same
An asymmetric rolling method for rolling a rolling material by using at least one pair of working rolls comprises rolls rotating at the same linear velocity and having different diameters. An asymmetric rolling apparatus may comprise a first roll contacting a first surface of a rolling material, a second roll having a diameter different from that of the first roll and contacting a second surface of the rolling material opposite to the first surface, and a power providing unit for providing power to each of the first and second rolls to adjust a ratio between angular velocities of the first and second rolls. |
| US09421588B2 |
Anti-cleanser dispersing element, object holder, and dry washing device
Provided is an anti-cleanser dispersing element for use in a dry washing device which disperses cleanser by an air stream to allow the cleanser to collide with an object for washing. The anti-cleanser dispersing element is disposed on a side of a holder of the object opposite to a side with which the cleanser collides. The anti-cleanser dispersing element is configured to be deformed by its own weight or pressure in accordance with an outer shape of the object, to tightly attach to the object with no gap and prevent the cleanser from moving to the opposite side of the holder. |
| US09421586B2 |
In situ cleaning system
In situ cleaning systems and methods of use are disclosed and provide cleaning use solutions with minimal chemical additives providing environmentally-friendly cleaning compositions. The in situ cleaning system provides one or more in situ cleaning components, including water treatment components, oxidizing agent generating component and/or alkalinity generating component, providing a cleaning use solution to a washing system. |
| US09421585B2 |
High-pressure cleaning appliance
The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning appliance comprising a first functional device required for operation in the form of a heatable heat exchanger for heating a liquid that is dischargeable from the high pressure cleaning appliance, and at least one further, second functional device required for operation which is arranged below the heat exchanger. In order to develop such a high-pressure cleaning appliance such that it is more user friendly to maintain, the invention proposes that the high-pressure cleaning appliance comprise a first appliance unit having a carrying device on which the heat exchanger is held, and a second appliance unit having a support device on which the at least one second functional device is held, and that the carrying device be releasably connectable to the support device in a force-locked and/or positively-locked manner. |
| US09421582B1 |
Pivoting centrifugal parts cleaner
A centrifugal parts cleaner having a housing, a hub disposed within the housing rotatable about a vertical axis, a driver to rotate the hub, at least two radial arms extending from the hub and a cradle pivotally connected to the at least two radial arms configured to receive a porous container for retaining parts to be cleaned. As the hub is rotated, the cradle pivots away from the hub to retain the parts in the porous container while allowing fluid on the parts to be extracted by centrifugal force. |
| US09421581B2 |
Swimming pool cleaning device
An innovative cleaning device (1) is described, more particularly for the cleaning of swimming pools and ornamental pools having a casing, a casing base (13), with at least one suction opening (14, 15) arranged on the casing base, a pump (20, 21) connected to the suction opening and conveying fluid to be cleaned into the casing, an actuator for moving and at least one nozzle (27) which is connected to a high-pressure water pump. Also provided is a rotor (25) with at least one arm (26) arranged in a rotatable manner in the casing, the end area of which has the nozzle (27) directed at the bottom of the pool. |
| US09421580B2 |
Picking system and method for picking articles
A picking system for picking articles from storage loading aids in order loading aids has first and second conveyor systems for supplying and discharging the storage loading aids and the order loading aids, and a picking station having diverting conveyor systems. The first diverting conveyor system connects a transfer section of the first conveyor system for the storage loading aids via a first transport path to a pick-up section of the second conveyor system. The second diverting conveyor system connects a transfer section of the first conveyor system for the other loading aids via a further transport path to a pick-up section of the second conveyor system for the order loading aids. During further transport of the loading aids along the transport paths in the region of the diverting conveyor, the leading ends of the loading aids always form the front end of the loading aids in the transport direction. |
| US09421579B2 |
Method of merging a postal article into sorted mail, the method including assistance via visual designation of the location at which the postal article is to be inserted
A method of merging a postal article (3) with machine-sorted mail arriving in a stack and on edge in an ordered sequence of mail articles (12), the method comprising steps consisting firstly in forming a digital image of said postal article (3), the image including a postal delivery address (6), then, on the basis of data produced in said sorting machine and of said digital image, in determining in said ordered sequence of mail articles (12) a location at which said postal article (3) is to be inserted in order to perform the merging, and finally in generating an identification signal that visually designates said location directly in the stack so as to assist an operator (5) with performing said merging. |
| US09421576B2 |
Vibration generating apparatus and electronic apparatus including the same
There are provided a vibration generating apparatus and an electronic apparatus including the same. The vibration generating apparatus includes: a housing having an internal space; an elastic member having both ends fixed to the housing so as to be elastically deformably disposed in the internal space; and a piezoelectric element mounted on one surface of the elastic member, wherein power is supplied to the piezoelectric element so that warpage of the piezoelectric element is only generated toward any one of one surface of the elastic member and the other surface of the elastic member, a surface opposite to the one surface of the elastic member. |
| US09421575B2 |
Self-destructive irreversible security packaging film
A self-destructive irreversible security packaging water soluble film and method for manufacturing the same. The water soluble packaging film is embedded with various security elements, which will get irreversibly destroyed upon final usage as the whole package along with its contents will dissolve in water. This process of self-destruction will control the duplication of the package or alteration of the product inside the package. |
| US09421570B2 |
Method for forming fluoride spray coating and fluoride spray coating covered member
[Problem] To provide a fluoride spray coating covered member adhered with a fluoride spray coating having excellent properties on quality by suppressing a thermal decomposition reaction and an oxide reaction, and to propose a method for forming a cover by firmly adhering the coating.[Solution] A method for forming a fluoride spray coating in an implantation structure onto a substrate surface by spraying particles of a fluoride spraying material onto a substrate surface or a pretreated substrate surface, if necessary through an undercoat layer or spray particle dotted parts of carbide cermet, at a flying velocity of particles of not less than 500 m/sec with an inert gas as a working gas for coating formation at an inert gas temperature of 600° C.-1300° C. as well as a fluoride spray coating covered member. |
| US09421567B2 |
Recycle photochemical to reduce cost of material and environmental impact
This invention discloses an apparatus for coating a semiconductor wafer in a coating chamber comprising a platform for placing the semiconductor wafer thereon. The apparatus further includes a catch and recycle (C&R) apparatus comprises a rim/ring controllable to move below and surround the platform for receiving and catching a coating material spurned off in coating the semiconductor wafer. |
| US09421566B2 |
Chemical delivery data acquisition system
A system for controlling and monitoring the chemical usage in a car wash systems that form an aqueous cleaning solution by diluting a cleaning chemical concentrate in a process water stream to form. Level sensors are mounted to the bulk containers containing the chemical concentrate to measure and track the usage of the chemical concentrates. The usage data is collected and used to adjust flow rate controllers controlling the dilution of the concentrate into the process water stream. The system can be integrated into continuous processes where the aqueous cleaning solution is dispensed immediately after production and batch processes where the cleaning solution is stored temporarily before being dispensed onto a vehicle. |
| US09421558B2 |
Massage water outlet mechanism and a rotor component thereof
A massage water outlet mechanism has a rotor component and an annular outlet cavity, which is disposed with a bottom wall with several spaced outlet holes. The outlet cavity has a rotor component, which can slide along the outlet cavity. The rotor component includes several rotors which close the outlet holes in cycles. The rotor includes a close plate and a connection plate, the rear portion of the bottom surface of the connection plate is fixed to the front portion of the top surface of the close plate, the top surface of the close plate is disposed with a pivot shaft, the connection plate is disposed with a pivot hole; in each two adjacent rotors, the connection plate of the latter rotor is contacted on the close plate of the previous rotor, and the pivot hole of the latter rotor is sleeved on the pivot shaft of the previous rotor. |
| US09421556B2 |
Depressants for mineral ore flotation
Depressants comprising one or more types of polysaccharides comprising one or more types of pentosan units are provided. Also disclosed are processes for enriching a desired mineral from an ore comprising the desired mineral and gangue, wherein the process comprises carrying out a flotation process in the presence of one or more collecting agents and one or more of the depressants. |
| US09421554B2 |
Classifier
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a classifier (100) for classification of particles according to their size and/or weight. Classifiers (100) disclosed herein may include a mixing chamber (120), and a separation chamber (110), where the separation chamber may be separable into parts. Classifiers (100) disclosed herein may include a fluidizing chamber (130). The separation chamber (110) may include a de-aeration chamber (151) and a launder (117). |
| US09421548B2 |
System and method for scutching material fibers
In at least one or more embodiments, a system for scutching material fibers includes first and second plates defining a first cavity to receive and discharge material fibers, the first plate including a first number teeth extending into the first cavity and movable in a first direction, the second plate including a second number of teeth extending into the first cavity and movable in a second direction different from the first direction. Teeth as present in the first number and/or the second number of teeth may be spaced apart from each. In certain instances, the material fibers may be carbon fibers. |
| US09421546B2 |
Universal shelving system
A washer, comprising a washing chamber defined by a pair of side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, the washing chamber having an opened front face and an opened back face. A first shelf assembly is mounted within the washing chamber having at least one shelf section for receiving and supporting articles to be cleaned during a washing operation. A second shelf assembly is mounted within the washing chamber vertically above the first shelf. The second shelf assembly is mounted to the side walls having at least two shelf sections, at least one of the at least two shelf sections being selectively removable from the washing chamber so that additional space may be provided for larger articles on one side of the first shelf, and so that articles may be inserted into or removed from the washing chamber through the front face or back face of the washing chamber. |
| US09421540B2 |
Microfluidic device with auxiliary and bypass channels
A microfluidic device is provided. The microfluidic device has: a flow inlet and a flow outlet; a bypass channel defining a first flow path away from the flow inlet and toward the flow outlet; and an auxiliary channel defining a second flow path away from the flow inlet and toward the flow outlet, wherein the auxiliary channel defines a reagent area adapted to receive a reagent, and wherein the auxiliary channel joins the bypass channel at a primary junction downstream from the reagent area and upstream from the flow outlet. |
| US09421538B1 |
Pipette
A pipette includes a pipe. The pipe includes a connection end portion, an inner flow passage, and an outer flow passage surrounding the inner flow passage. The inner flow passage has a first opening portion and a second opening portion opposite to the first opening portion. The outer flow passage has a third opening portion and a fourth opening portion opposite to the third opening portion. The first opening portion and the third opening portion are disposed at the connection end portion. The second opening portion and the fourth opening portion are disposed at an interval. Thereby, the pipette according to the invention can provide two flowing paths with in a single member, so that in a washing process for a reaction tube, the pipette can be used for completing a plurality washing cycles with being inserted into the reaction tube only once. |
| US09421537B2 |
Catalyst for thermochemical water splitting
The present invention relates to a catalyst for the thermochemical generation of hydrogen from water and/or the thermochemical generation of carbon monoxide from carbon dioxide comprising a solid solution of cerium dioxide and uranium dioxide. |
| US09421536B2 |
Device useful for hydrogenation reactions (II)
The present invention relates to a device for treatment of material transported through the device comprising at least one porous element consisting of specific solid metallic structure which allows cross-flow of the material through the porous element and wherein the porous element is coated by a non-acidic metal oxide which is impregnated by palladium (Pd). |
| US09421535B2 |
Exhaust gas purifying catalyst
An exhaust gas purifying catalyst includes: a support that contains at least one element that is selected from the first group that consists of Al, Zr and Ce, at least one element that is selected from the second group that consists of Ag, Mn, Co, Cu and Fe, and Ti; and particles that are composed of a metal or oxide of at least one element that is selected from the third group that consists of Ag, Mn, Co, Cu and Fe and that are deposited on the support. Seventy percent or more of any plurality of measurement points with a diameter of 2 nm on a surface of the support are composed of a composite part that has the at least one element selected from the second group content of 0.5 to 10 mol % and has a Ti content of 0.3 mol % or greater. |
| US09421533B2 |
Catalyst or synthesizing 1-hexene from ethylene trimerization and application thereof
A catalyst for synthesizing 1-hexene from ethylene trimerization and its application are provided. Said catalyst consists of (a) the compound containing P and N, (b) electron donor, (c) Cr compound, (d) carrier and (e) accelerator. The molar ratio of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is 0.5-100:0.5-100:1:0.5-10:50-5000. The catalyst is prepared by mixing the components of (a)-(e) in an ethylene trimerization apparatus in situ and ethylene is introduced into the apparatus continuously. The prepared catalyst can be used to synthesize 1-hexene from ethylene trimerization in the inert solvents. The trimerization is performed at 30-150° C. and 0.5-10.0 MPa for 0.1-4 hours. The catalyst has high catalytic activity and high 1-hexene selectivity. During the process of ethylene trimerization, by-product polyethylene does not stick to the apparatus. |
| US09421532B2 |
Mononuclear iron complex and organic synthesis reaction using same
Provided is a mononuclear iron complex that comprises an iron-silicon bond that is represented by formula (1) and that exhibits excellent catalyst activity in each of a hydrosilylation reaction, a hydrogenation reaction, and reduction of a carbonyl compound. In formula (1), R1-R6 either independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or the like that may be substituted with a hydrogen atom or X, or represent a crosslinking substituent in which at least one pair comprising one of R1-R3 and one of R4-R6 is combined. X represents a halogen atom, an organoxy group, or the like. L represents a two-electron ligand other than CO. When a plurality of L are present, the plurality of L may be the same as or different from each other. When two L are present, the two L may be bonded to each other. n and m independently represent an integer of 1 to 3 with the stipulation that n+m equals 3 or 4. |
| US09421530B2 |
Methods of regenerating aromatization catalysts
Methods for treating or rejuvenating a spent catalyst are disclosed. Such methods can employ a step of halogenating the spent catalyst, followed by decoking the halogenated spent catalyst. The halogenation step can utilize fluorine and chlorine together, or fluorine and chlorine can be applied sequentially. |
| US09421529B2 |
Methods of reactivating an aromatization catalyst
A method of reactivating a spent catalyst comprising a metal and a catalyst support, the method comprising redispersing the metal in the spent catalyst to produce a redispersed spent catalyst, contacting the redispersed spent catalyst with a reactivating composition to produce a redispersed, reactivated spent catalyst, and thermally treating the redispersed, reactivated spent catalyst to produce a reactivated catalyst. A method comprising employing a fresh aromatization catalyst in one or more reaction zones for a time period sufficient to produce a spent catalyst, reducing the amount of carbonaceous material associated with the spent catalyst to produce a decoked spent catalyst, contacting the decoked spent catalyst with a redispersing composition to produce a decoked redispersed spent, contacting the decoked redispersed spent catalyst with a reactivating composition to produce a decoked redispersed reactivated spent catalyst, and thermally treating the decoked, reactivated spent catalyst to produce a reactivated catalyst. |
| US09421527B2 |
Inorganic nanoparticle deposited catalyst for hydrogenation and manufacturing method of the same, and hydrogenation for biomass derived hydrocarbon compounds
A hydrogenation catalyst and a method of hydrogenating a hydrocarbon compound as a substrate using the same are provided. The hydrogenation catalyst includes inorganic nanoparticles and a nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide support for supporting the inorganic nanoparticles, and the hydrocarbon compound is derived from a biomass and contains a functional group. Therefore, the hydrogenation catalyst which exhibits a high conversion rate and high selectivity, is stable, and can be easily separated after a hydrogenation reaction, and whose catalytic activities are not significantly altered even when recovered and repeatedly recycled can be provided. The method of hydrogenating a hydrocarbon compound in which hydrogen can be directly produced in a reactor using formic acid as a hydrogen source without supplying additional hydrogen gas and simultaneously be used under normal pressure can also be provided. |
| US09421526B2 |
Catalytic surfaces and coatings for the manufacture of petrochemicals
This disclosure describes a coating composition comprising: MnxOy, MnCr2O4, or combinations thereof in a first region of a coating having a first thickness, wherein x and y are integers between 1 and 7; and X6W6(Siz, C1-z) in a second region of the coating having a second thickness, wherein X is Ni or a mixture of Ni and one or more transition metals and z ranges from 0 to 1. |
| US09421525B2 |
Exhaust gas treatment catalyst
Provided are an exhaust gas treatment catalyst for denitrifying an exhaust gas including sulfur oxides and vanadium discharged from a heavy oil combustion boiler, including: a support comprising any one or all of titanium oxide and silica wherein a content of silica is from 10% to 20%, and an active component supported in the support and comprising one selected from the group consisting of vanadium and tungsten. |
| US09421524B2 |
Methods for preparing and using metal and/or metal oxide porous materials
Disclosed are methods for producing carbon, metal and/or metal oxide porous materials that have precisely controlled structures on the nanometer and micrometer scales. The methods involve the single or repeated infiltration of porous templates with metal salts at controlled temperatures, the controlled drying and decomposition of the metal salts under reducing conditions, and optionally the removal of the template. The carbon porous materials are involve the infiltration of a carbon precursor into a porous template, followed by polymerization and pyrolysis. These porous materials have utility in separations, catalysis, among others. |
| US09421522B2 |
Iridium catalysts for carbonylation
A solid catalyst comprising an effective amount of iridium and at least one second metal selected from gallium, zinc, indium and germanium associated with a solid support material is useful for vapor phase carbonylation to produce carboxylic acids and esters from alkyl alcohols, esters, ethers or ester-alcohol mixtures. The iridium and at least one second metal are deposited on a support material. In some embodiments of the invention, the catalyst is useful for vapor phase carbonylation. |
| US09421518B2 |
Process for producing carbon substrates loaded with metal oxides and carbon substrates produced in this way
The present invention relates to a process for producing a carbon substrate loaded with metal oxides, in particular a carbon material which contains metal oxide nanoparticles and is preferably suitable for use in a catalyst and/or as a catalyst, wherein, in a first process step, nanoparticles of metal oxides are introduced into a matrix based on at least one organic polymer, in particular are dispersed therein, and, in a second process step, the polymer matrix containing the nanoparticles is subsequently carbonized to carbon, optionally followed by a third process step of activation. |
| US09421516B2 |
Method for preparing alumina—zinc oxide—nickel oxide composite for desulfurization
Alumina/NiO/ZnO and Alumina/ZnO are synthesized via a novel modified hydrothermal method and investigated for the desulfurization activities. Sulfur compounds such as thiophene, benzothiophene (BT) and dibenzothiophene (DBT) are tested for their removal from model diesel fuel. The prepared composite materials were examined by the means of N2-adsorption, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. |
| US09421515B2 |
Porous carbon material, adsorbent, oral adsorbent, medical adsorbent, filler for blood purification column, water purification adsorbent, cleansing agent, carrier, sustained release pharmaceutical, cell culture scaffold, mask, carbon/polymer composite, adsorbent sheet and functional food
[Object] To provide a porous carbon material that is able to adsorb desired substances efficiently.[Solving Means] A porous carbon material of the present invention uses peat as a raw material, and has a total of volumes of fine pores having a diameter of from 1×10−8 m to 2×10−7 m, obtained by non-localized density functional theory method, of 0.5 cm3/g or more, or has a volume of fine pores obtained by BHJ method of 0.5 cm3/g or more. |
| US09421511B2 |
Reactor and process for preparing hydrogen sulphide
The present invention relates to a reactor and to a process for synthesis of hydrogen sulphide from elemental sulphur and hydrogen at elevated pressure and elevated temperature. The invention further relates to the use of the reactor for preparation of hydrogen sulphide in high yield and with a low H2Sx content. |
| US09421509B2 |
Hydrocarbon production apparatus and hydrocarbon production process
The hydrocarbon production apparatus is provided with a gas-liquid separator for cooling gaseous state hydrocarbons drawn out from a gas phase portion of a reactor for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction and liquefying a portion of the hydrocarbons. A light liquid hydrocarbon supply line for supplying light hydrocarbons is disposed between a downstream side line which is downstream from the last stage of a gas-liquid separating unit of the gas-liquid separator, and an upstream side line which is upstream from the last stage of the gas-liquid separating unit of the gas-liquid separator, wherein the downstream side line is a liquid hydrocarbon line on the downstream side through which the light hydrocarbons having cloud points lower than the temperature at an outlet of a cooler in the last stage of the gas-liquid separating unit are flowed. |
| US09421506B2 |
Static mixer
A static mixer may include a conduit section having a channel, an injector opening through an inner wall thereof, a tab having a main portion extending from the inner wall adjacent and downstream of the opening and extending radially inwardly at an angle away from the opening in the downstream direction, and having at least one finger extending at a non-zero angle from the main portion, the main portion and the at least one finger being configured such that a second fluid injected through the injector opening and into a first fluid flowing through the conduit section flows radially along the main portion toward a center of the conduit section, and radially outward from the main portion along the at least one finger, whereby the first and second fluids are thoroughly mixed as a result of turbulence imparted by the tab to the fluids. |
| US09421505B2 |
Turbulent flow devices and methods of use
A device for creating turbulent flow in a fluid including a tank having an inlet, an outlet, and an interior; at least one jet in an inflow assembly in the interior of the tank, the jet being in fluid communication with the inlet, the jet circulating fluid in the tank; a plurality of holes in an outflow assembly in the interior of the tank, the plurality of holes being in fluid communication with the outlet; and a deflector positioned to circulate the bulk of the fluid away from the plurality of holes. Methods of using the device are also provided. |
| US09421500B2 |
Method for producing a microscreen
A method produces a microscreen by providing a support and applying a photoresist layer with a definable thickness to the support. The photoresist is exposed by radiation using a mask that defines the structure of the microscreen. The photoresist is then developed. The thickness of the photoresist layer is selected such that, in a sub-region of the photoresist layer, the radiation used for the exposure penetrates only so slightly that practically no cross-linking of the photoresist takes place. |
| US09421495B2 |
Structural body for supporting a catalyst, and catalytic converter
To provide a catalytic converter that reduces non-uniformity of temperature of a catalyst support and that can approach a uniform temperature distribution, and a structural body for supporting a catalyst that structures this catalytic converter. At a catalyst support, gradually decreasing width portions, at which a width thereof gradually decreases toward electrode centers, are formed at regions where electrodes, are contactingly disposed, as seen in a cross-section orthogonal to a direction in which exhaust flows. The width is shorter than a length of a center line at a given position. Heat generation and heat dissipation of the catalyst support are balanced overall. |
| US09421492B2 |
Aminopyridine derivatives for removal of hydrogen sulfide from a gas mixture
The present invention relates to a novel class of aminopyridine derivatives with the general formula: wherein R1; R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrogen, an alkyl group, —(O—CH2—CH2)n-OH wherein n is an integer from 0 to 8, —CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)n-OH wherein n is an integer from 0 to 8, an hydroxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group where the nitrogen can be part of a 5 or 6 ring membered cycle, an alkylene group containing quaternary ammonium, a carboxylic acid and/or a salt thereof, or a sulphonic acid and/or a salt thereof, preferably R1; R2, R3, and R4 are each hydrogen. The compounds are useful for removal of hydrogen sulfide and other impurities from fluid streams containing hydrogen sulfide, including selective removal from such streams which also contain carbon dioxide. Examples of the fluid stream include a gas stream, for example natural gas, synthesis gas, tail gas, refinery gas, or from liquid streams such as liquid or liquefied hydrocarbons, for example Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Natural Gas Liquids. |
| US09421488B2 |
Cleanable particle separator and motor vehicle having at least one particle separator
A particle separator for treating the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes at least one metallic layer through which exhaust gas can flow. The metallic layer is located in a housing that includes an inlet opening, an outlet opening and a central axis. The housing is provided with at least one inspection or maintenance opening that laterally penetrates the housing and provides a passage through to the metallic layer. The particle separator can, in particular, remain operational without having to be dismantled or can autonomously remain fully open to a flow at all times. A motor vehicle having at least one particle separator is also provided. |
| US09421487B2 |
Gas filtration system
A filtration system for removing a particulate material includes a housing having an air stream flow path communicating between an inlet for incoming polluted air containing particulate material and an air outlet for emitting clean air filtered by removing the particulate material; a filter media collection system provided in the air stream to collect the particulate material, the collection system including at least one spool of filter media; and a filter media cleaning system provided to clean the collected particulate material from the filter media. |
| US09421486B2 |
Nanofiber coating, method for its production, and filter medium with such a coating
A filter medium, in particular for air filtration, is provided with a substrate and at least one nanofiber layer applied onto the substrate. The nanofiber layer has cavities in or between the nanofibers. In a method for producing the nanofiber layer, a spinning solution for electrospinning from a polymer solution by a spinning electrode and a counter electrode is provided, wherein electrical voltage is applied to the spinning solution and air is passed through the spinning solution. The nanofibers produced by the spinning electrode are deposited onto the substrate that is moved past the counter electrode. |
| US09421479B2 |
Containers for chromatography media
The invention relates to containers or bags for chromatographic media and methods of packing chromatography columns using such containers. The bags may be used for storing and/or transporting chromatographic media and can be inserted directly into the chamber of a chromatography column in readiness for use. |
| US09421478B2 |
Refrigerator and cold trap
This invention provides a cold trap using a Stirling refrigerator. A refrigerator includes a drive piston configured to drive a free piston so as to reciprocally move a working medium between a heat dissipation portion and a heat absorption portion, a vibration sensor configured to measure a vibration of a case, a dynamic vibration absorber configured to reduce the vibration of the case when the drive piston is driven, and a frequency adjustment device configured to adjust a driving frequency to reduce the vibration of the case when the drive piston is driven in a state in which the case is connected to a vacuum device. |
| US09421473B2 |
Wall mounted toy track set
A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. |
| US09421472B2 |
Holder for game controller
Improvements in a holder for a game controller that allows a game controller to sit in a vertical on a stand or holder. The storage in a vertical orientation reduces the footprint of the controller on a desk or shelf. This also allows for better visual appearance of the controller as it sits on a desk. The holder further places the controller in a position where it can be more quickly retrieved for use. An internal battery compartment provides for easy access to replacement batteries without requiring the user to search for spare batteries. A support leg can be folded in front or underneath the stand to alter the stability of the controller. A charger can be incorporated into the stand to charge the controller and/or the internal stored batteries. The controller can be used in the holder without restrictions of use. |
| US09421471B2 |
Storage medium, game apparatus, game controlling method and game system for creating and exchanging character information
A game apparatus includes a CPU, and the CPU acquires character information data from another game apparatus by executing communication processing. Furthermore, the CPU calculates character information data from image data obtained by imaging a QR Code with a camera and acquires the same. The CPU generates a character on the basis of the character information data, and displays the generated character on a second LCD. |
| US09421468B2 |
Rendering of artifacts in a virtual universe environment in response to user tags
An artifact tag includes rendering data and a protocol for applying the tag to an artifact of the virtual universe domain, the protocol including a compliance prerequisite for rendering the tag information to user of the virtual universe domain environment. A user requesting application of the tag to an artifact item within the virtual universe domain causes a setting or updating of a protocol compliance value. An avatar of a user engaging the artifact item causes a virtual universe client of the engaging user avatar to render the item to the engaging user in compliance with the tag rendering data if a set or updated compliance value meets a compliance prerequisite. |
| US09421464B2 |
System and method for providing performance in a personal gaming cloud
A personal gaming system includes a home network router and a gaming host operable to request a bandwidth allocation from the home network router, the bandwidth allocation being associated with a multimedia stream between the gaming host and a client system, and provide the multimedia stream to the home network router for routing to the client system, where the multimedia stream is within the bandwidth allocation. The home network router is operable to receive the request for the bandwidth allocation from the gaming host, determine whether an available bandwidth for data traffic between the gaming host and the client system is greater than the bandwidth allocation, and if so to allocate the bandwidth allocation for data traffic between the gaming host and the client system, and provide an indication to the gaming host that the bandwidth allocation is allocated for data traffic between the gaming host and the client system. |
| US09421462B2 |
Storage medium storing a game program, game apparatus and game controlling method
A game apparatus includes an inward camera, and a skin color is extracted from an imaged image imaged by the inward camera. During execution of the game, it is determined whether or not a skin color region being above a predetermined ratio is detected at a specific region. If the skin color region is above the predetermined ratio, it is determined the face of a user is correctly recognized, and feature points are detected from the imaged image. By detecting whether or not the entire face of the user is recognized, by detecting a part of the face or its movement, on the basis of the feature points, the game is progressed depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. However, if the skin color is equal to or less than the predetermined ratio, it is determined that the face of the user is not correctly recognized, and a determination based on the feature points is not performed. |
| US09421460B2 |
Offline Progress of console game via portable device
Methods systems and computer programs method for playing a game using a portable device are presented. One method includes operations for establishing a connection between a portable device and a computing system executing a game, and for receiving a task at the portable device from the computing system. Further, the portable device is disconnected from the computing system allowing the task to be performed using the portable device independently from the computing system. The method includes interaction of a user with the portable device to receive at the portable device input from the user to perform the task. Once the task is performed, the portable device reports that the task has been performed to the computing system. As a result, the game being executed in the computing system progresses after the portable device reports that the task has been performed. |
| US09421454B2 |
Promotional content coordination in wagering game machines
A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include monitoring gaming-related events at a wagering game machine of the wagering game system to detect a promotion trigger event. The operations can also include determining information associated with the promotion trigger event, and providing the information associated with the promotion trigger event to a promotional content server of the wagering game system to cause the promotional content server to select promotional content based, at least in part, on the information associated with the promotion trigger event. The operations can further include receiving the promotional content from promotional content server in response to said providing the information associated with the promotion trigger event to the promotional content server, and presenting the promotional content at the wagering game machine. |
| US09421449B2 |
Performance enhancing glove
A performance enhancing glove for use with sports tools, such as baseball and softball bats, golf clubs, and tennis racquets. The present invention includes a tapered pad located on the palm of the glove which, when gripping a sport tool, forms a cone-like feature around the tool, increasing grip and swing speed of the tool by correcting the grip of the athlete. The taper starts at its maximum thickness just under the fifth metacarpal-phalangeal (MCP) joint and ends at a minimal thickness just under the second MCP joint. The pad is also tapered from the palm starting at the distal palmar crease, with maximum thickness and tapering to minimum thickness at the top of the MCP joints. A second pad runs along the side of the glove against the pinky and acts to separate the athlete's hands when both hands grip the tool. |
| US09421447B2 |
Method and apparatus for improving performance
The present invention relates generally to a training method and apparatus for improving performance. |
| US09421446B2 |
Rating system for identifying exciting sporting events and notifying users
Systems and methods for determining interest levels for sporting events and notifying users when the sporting events' interest levels reach threshold levels. One embodiment is a system that includes a processing engine that receives data associated with sporting events and, based on this data, determines interest levels associated with the sporting events. The system also includes a notification engine is coupled to the processing engine. When the processing engine determines that the interest level associated with a particular sporting event has reached a threshold, the notification engine provides notifications to users indicating that the threshold level has been reached. |
| US09421443B2 |
Floating game device
The invention relates to a floating game device (1) comprising a submerged part (3), an above-water part (2) and a floating element (4). The above-water part includes a first structure (5) and a first flexible surface (6) supported by the first structure, the floating element constitutes a waterline delimiting the submerged part from the above-water part, and the submerged part comprises a second structure (7) and a second flexible surface (8) supported by the second structure. Assembly means are configured to keep the first structure and the second structure assembled with the floating element, in a plane forming an angle with said waterline, said floating element having a part that is offset relative to the plane formed by the first and second structures. The second flexible surface is configured on the submerged part to form a resistance means in the water, at least one of the first and second flexible surfaces being fixed with the floating element offset relative to the plane formed by the first and second structures. |
| US09421442B2 |
Golf club screw
A screw for use with a golf club head is disclosed herein. The screw comprises a head portion with a compressible feature that more securely retains the screw within a receptacle in the golf club head. The compressible feature preferably is a plurality of tapered extensions that can be compressed inwards by a tapered portion of the receptacle, creating spring tension between the head of the screw and the tapered portion of the receptacle. This helps to prevent the screw from becoming dislodged from the golf club head when it is in use. |
| US09421438B2 |
Golf club head with accessible interior
The invention provides a golf club head that includes a weight adjustment system inside of the club head. Preferably, when the club is played, no part of the adjustment system is directly accessible or exposed to an exterior of the club. The club head may include a panel that opens or is removable, or the club head may be disassembled to provide access to the internal weight adjustment system. A weight adjustment system generally includes at least one mechanism by which a mass distribution of the golf club head can be changed. |
| US09421432B2 |
Metal wood club
A golf club head is provided a weight system to adjust the center of gravity. In one embodiment, the weight system is a tube having a weight at one end that may be inserted into the golf club head to move the center of gravity at least forward and backward within 6 mm and up and down within 6 mm. Preferably, the tube is angled downward toward the face by at least 3 degrees. In another embodiment, the weight system may adjust the center of gravity of the golf club head along the x and z axis simultaneously using a weighted insert. |
| US09421430B2 |
Golf club head and manufacturing method for same
The present invention provides a golf club head that enables increasing the moment of inertia while also improving durability, and a manufacturing method for the same. The golf club head of the present invention includes a crown portion. The crown portion has a first region having a first thickness and multiple second regions having a second thickness that is smaller than the first thickness. The second regions are distributed in a radiating fashion so as to extend from an origin toward a peripheral portion of the crown portion excluding the face side, the origin being located within 15 mm of the center of gravity of the golf club head in the toe-heel direction and also being located in the vicinity of the face side in the face-back direction in a plan view. |
| US09421429B2 |
Golf clubs and golf club heads having digital lie and/or other angle measuring equipment
Golf club heads having sensors configured to measure one or more swing parameters are provided. The golf club head may include several gyroscopes and accelerometers. In one embodiment, the club head contains three gyroscopes that measure angular rate data along different orthogonal axes. At least one gyroscope may an analog gyroscope. Accelerometers may provide data regarding the three orthogonal axes associated with the gyroscopes. The club head may further include software and/or hardware that perform computer-executed methods for determining one or more swing parameters. Exemplary club heads may include a display device for displaying an output of the swing parameter(s). Further aspects of the invention relate to novel methods and algorithms for calculating measurements relating to the swing parameters. |
| US09421427B2 |
Diminishable and distensible ball net bag structure
A diminishable and distensible ball net bag structure includes a net bag bottom portion, a net bag mouth rim portion, a net bag peripheral side which adjoins the net bag bottom portion and the net bag mouth rim portion, and at least four resilient elements spaced apart and disposed at four portions or at the four portions and junctions of every two adjacent said portions of the net bag peripheral side, respectively. Hence, a ball net bag for holding balls is formed. In the case of a few balls, the resilient elements contract while keeping the balls close to a mouth of the ball net bag. In the case of plenty balls, the resilient elements not only stretch and thus distend the ball net bag but also keep the balls close to the mouth to ensure easy access thereto even when the balls are removed from the ball net bag one by one. |
| US09421426B2 |
Multi-piece solid golf ball
A multi-piece solid golf ball has a core, an envelope layer encasing the core, an intermediate layer encasing the envelope layer, and an outer layer which encases the envelope layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples. The core is made of an elastomer. The envelope layer is formed of an inner envelope layer and an outer envelope layer, and the intermediate layer is formed of an inner intermediate layer and an outer intermediate layer. Letting the average hardness of the core be expressed by the following formula: average core hardness (Shore D)=[core surface hardness (Shore D)+core center hardness (Shore D)]/2, the outer layer has a hardness (Shore D) which is higher than the average core hardness and each of the envelope layers and the intermediate layers is softer than the outer layer. |
| US09421425B2 |
Golf ball with soft feel
A golf ball comprising: (a) a core; (b) an inner mantle layer; (c) an intermediate mantle layer; (d) an outer mantle layer; and (e) at least one cover layer; wherein the core has a PGA compression of less than 70, and the core/inner mantle layer/intermediate mantle layer combined construct has a PGA compression of at least 30. |
| US09421424B2 |
Golf ball
A golf ball includes a core and a cover surrounding the core. The cover includes a first hemispherical half and a second hemispherical half that define a seam line therebetween and along an outer surface of the cover. The seam line is non-planar and includes a repeating trapezoidal wave having a first portion disposed at a first latitude, a second portion disposed at a second latitude, and a linear ramping transition between the first portion and the second portion. The seam line further includes a first curvilinear wave superposed within the first portion of the trapezoidal wave, and a second curvilinear wave superposed within the second portion of the trapezoidal wave. |
| US09421422B2 |
Methods and systems for processing social interactive data and sharing of tracked activity associated with locations
A method includes determining a location of a first monitoring device used while performing an activity. The first monitoring device is worn by a first user. The method includes determining a location of a second monitoring device used while performing an activity. The second monitoring device is worn by a second user. The method further includes determining whether the locations of the first and second monitoring devices are within a range and whether the activities are similar. The method includes sending a prompt to the first monitoring device upon determining that the activities are similar and the locations are within the range. The prompt includes a request for permission from a first user account to allow a second user account to access information from the first user account regarding the activity performed using the first monitoring device. |
| US09421418B2 |
Multi-functional exercise shaft device
A multi-functional exercise shaft device facilitates performance of various exercises. The device includes a shaft having a first section slidable relative to a second section such that a length of the shaft is compressible. A biasing member resists compression of the shaft. Each of a pair of end caps is coupled to and covers a respective end of the shaft. Each of a pair of interior handles has a respective interior end coupled to the shaft. A pedal mechanism is coupled to the shaft. The pedal mechanism comprises a pedal housing, an axle extending through the pedal housing, a pair of pedal arms, and a pair of pedals. Each of the pedal arms is coupled to the axle such that the pedal arms extend from the pedal housing. Each of the pedals is rotatably coupled to an associated one of the pedal arms. |
| US09421415B2 |
Rope pulling exercise apparatus
A rope pulling exercise apparatus includes an exercise base, a rope base, a pivot base, a pivot-base pulley and a rope. The rope base along an exercise direction has a first end and a second end, and the first end is connected to the exercise base. The pivot base is pivotally joined to the second end of the rope base. A swing direction of the pivot base is relative to the exercise direction. The pivot-base pulley is pivotally connected at the pivot base. The rope has one end connected to the rope base and the other end for pulling along the exercise direction, and the rope is wound around the pivot-base pulley. |
| US09421410B1 |
Exercise device
An exercise device comprising an elongated member having a handle at a first end and weight-affixing unit at a second end. The weight-affixing unit may be adjusted longitudinally. Multiple interchangeable handles provide means for conducting various different exercises which target different forearm muscles. The exercise device allows a user to exercise muscles in their forearms which have long been difficult to isolate. One method of using the exercise device comprises a user, while seated, (i) resting his or her forearm on his or her thigh such that the wrist rests on the knee while the hand extends therefrom while gripping the handle of the exercise device with the weight-affixing unit off of the ground; and (ii) lifting and lowering with the wrist repeatedly the weights using said handle. |
| US09421407B2 |
Starting block for swimming pools
Herein described is a starting block (10) for swimming pools comprising a base portion (12), constrainable to the perimetrical structure of the swimming pool at one of its head vertical walls, an upper walkable portion (14), supported by the base portion (12) and aligned with the head vertical wall of the swimming pool so as to be used as a platform by a swimmer, and one or more handgrips (16), protruding from the base portion (12) towards the internal part of the swimming pool and useable by the swimmer during the starting stages of a swimming competition. To the starting block (10) there is operatively connected a means (18) for supporting the feet of the swimmer, provided with a moving system which allows such support means (18) to move between a first operating position and a second rest position, wherein such support means (18) is outside the swimming pool. |
| US09421406B2 |
Freighter cargo fire protection
An automated fire protection system for a freighter such as an aircraft may include a single fire retardant source for a first deck and a second deck. The system may further include a plurality of sensors for detecting fire and a plurality of nozzles for dispersing the retardant, wherein each nozzle is paired with one of the plurality of sensors. Once a fire is detected by one of the sensors, the fire protection system may eject fire retardant through only one or more nozzles paired with the sensor that detected the fire. Because retardant may be accurately dispersed close to the detected fire location through less than the plurality of nozzles, an amount of on-board retardant may be decreased, thereby decreasing weight of the fire suppression system. In an embodiment, the fire retardant may only be discharged during the descent, further decreasing the weight of the fire system. |
| US09421398B2 |
Method and apparatus for shielding a linear accelerator and a magnetic resonance imaging device from each other
A radiation therapy system comprises a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system combined with an irradiation system, which can include one or more linear accelerators (linacs) that can emit respective radiation beams suitable for radiation therapy. The MRI system includes a split magnet system, comprising first and second main magnets separated by gap. A gantry is positioned in the gap between the main MRI magnets and supports the linac(s) of the irradiation system. The gantry is rotatable independently of the MRI system and can angularly reposition the linac(s). Shielding can also be provided in the form of magnetic and/or RF shielding. Magnetic shielding can be provided for shielding the linac(s) from the magnetic field generated by the MRI magnets. RF shielding can be provided for shielding the MRI system from RF radiation from the linac. |
| US09421392B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining the proximity of a TMS coil to a subject's head
A proximity sensor for a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) system detects the proximity of a TMS coil assembly to a position at which the coil is to receive pulses during TMS treatment and provides feedback to the operator so that the operator may adjust the TMS coil assembly to maintain optimal positioning during treatment. A flexible substrate containing a sensor or sensor array is disposed between the TMS coil assembly and the position such that the coupling of the TMS coil assembly to the position may be detected by the sensor(s). Sensor outputs are processed by signal processing circuitry to provide an indication of whether the TMS coil assembly is properly disposed with respect to the position during TMS treatment. A display provides an indication of how to adjust the TMS coil assembly to improve the positioning of the TMS coil assembly. |
| US09421390B2 |
Methods and devices implementing dual criteria for arrhythmia detection
Methods and devices providing multiple criteria for use in arrhythmia identification. Based on inputs including defined rules or parameters, one of a more conservative or more aggressive set of arrhythmia identification parameters can be selected. One or the other of the selectable sets of arrhythmia identification parameters may also be adaptive or modifiable during the use of the system, for example, in response to identified nonsustained episodes, the more conservative set of arrhythmia identification parameters can be modified to become still more conservative. Such modification of arrhythmia identification criteria allows reduced time to therapy when indicated, while allowing more deliberate decisions in other circumstances. |
| US09421389B2 |
CPR assistance and effectiveness display
An instrument is described for assisting a rescuer in the proper administration of CPR. A sensor detects movement of the chest caused by ventilation. The sensor signals are processed to produce a control signal representative of the effectiveness of the ventilation. A lung icon is displayed in the outline shape of human lungs and the outline is displayed filled to a level which indicates the effectiveness of the ventilation. |
| US09421387B2 |
Implantable body with a lead and with an engagement wing
An implant system includes an implantable body (102), a lead (190) connected to the implantable body comprising at least one electrode, and engagement wings (400) mechanically joined to the implantable body to engage an undercut bone structure (405) to prevent motion of the implantable body toward the electrode after implantation. |
| US09421386B2 |
Diversity antennas for neurostimulator programming devices
The present disclosure involves a method of communicating with an implantable medical device. A programmer is provided. The programmer has a plurality of diversity antennas. The diversity antennas are configured to send wireless signals to the implantable medical device. A subset of the diversity antennas is selected. A communications link is established between the programmer and the implantable medical device through the selected subset of the diversity antennas. A link quality of the communications link is measured. A different subset of the diversity antennas is selected to communicate with the implantable medical device if the link quality falls below a predetermined threshold. |
| US09421385B2 |
Therapy delivery architecture for implantable medical device
An implantable medical device (IMD) may include multiple power supply circuits and an electrostimulation therapy output circuit configured to, in response to a control signal specifying an electrostimulation therapy, controllably connect any one or more of the first or second power supply circuits to any one or more of a first electrostimulation output node or a second electrostimulation output node to deliver an electrostimulation. In an embodiment, the IMD may include an electrostimulation therapy return circuit configured to establish a return path for the electrostimulation delivered via one or more of the first electrostimulation output node or the second electrostimulation output node. |
| US09421379B2 |
Neuromodulation system incorporating multivariate sensing, multivariable pattern recognition, and patient specific adaptation
A medical system configured for performing a medical function in a patient. The medical system comprises at least one medical lead configured for being implanted adjacent a tissue region of the patient, at least one sensing element, monitoring circuitry configured for acquiring a plurality of physiological measurements from the sensing element(s) during one of a plurality of events respectively corresponding to a plurality of classes, and a processor configured for deriving a set of data from the plurality of physiological measurements, performing a feature extraction technique on the data set to acquire at least one feature, analyzing the feature(s), and classifying the data set into the one class corresponding to the one event. The medical system further comprises a controller configured for performing a function based on the classified data set. |
| US09421375B2 |
Sensing unit for a tissue stimulator
A tissue stimulator including a sensing unit, wherein the sensing unit includes an A/D converter that samples an analog signal using a sampling clock and converts the analog signal into a digital signal. The tissue stimulator includes a digital filter with an input, wherein the input is connected to an output of the A/D converter. Using a filter clock, the digital filter filters the digital signal, and wherein the filter clock is a multiple of the sampling clock for a specific period of time T. |
| US09421373B2 |
Apparatus and method for closed-loop intracranial stimulation for optimal control of neurological disease
A neurological control system for modulating activity of any component or structure comprising the entirety or portion of the nervous system, or any structure interfaced thereto, generally referred to herein as a “nervous system component.” The neurological control system generates neural modulation signals delivered to a nervous system component through one or more intracranial (IC) stimulating electrodes in accordance with treatment parameters. Such treatment parameters may be derived from a neural response to previously delivered neural modulation signals sensed by one or more sensors, each configured to sense a particular characteristic indicative of a neurological or psychiatric condition. |
| US09421370B2 |
System for diagnosing and treatment of pancreas, other tissues and organs and other medical conditions
An electrotherapeutic treatment system includes a portion of at least one skin or external contact element including an element for measurement of the bioreactance of biologically active neurological points (BANP) of a tissue or organ to be treated, monitoring of electromagnetic parameters received at the points and generating responsive corrective parameters; and a portion of a second electrode for neurologically transmitting bioreactive parameters proximally to a BANP of tissues or organs to be treated, the parameters modifying discrete reactive values responsive to those measured by each of the first or second electrodes responsive to abnormal parameters received from tissues or organs to be treated at or between the BANP. |
| US09421365B2 |
Apparatus for stimulating muscles of a subject and method of performing the same
A method of electrostimulation of the muscles of a subject is provided, the method comprising applying to the subject a plurality electrical pulses to induce contraction of at least one muscle of the subject, each pulse having a pulse width of at least 0.5 milliseconds. An apparatus for the electrostimulation of the muscles of a subject is also provided, the apparatus comprising a generator for generating a plurality of electrical pulses; means for applying the electrical pulses to the subject to induce contraction of at least one muscle of the subject; wherein the generator is operable to produce a plurality of electrical pulses each having a pulse width of at least 0.5 milliseconds. |
| US09421357B2 |
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing non-transcranial electrotherapy
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing non-transcranial electrical stimuli to a biological subject may employ a support structure, at least one waveform generator, and at least a first electrode and a second electrode. The system can be sized and dimensioned to be worn on a head of the biological subject and operable to deliver non-transcranial electrical stimuli to at least one of the temporomandibular joints of the biological subject. |
| US09421354B2 |
Check valve with integrated filter
A check valve suitable for use with IV sets and the like provides an upstream filter preventing contamination from affecting the sealing of the check valve membrane. The filter may employ filter media that is integrally bonded to the housing of the filter providing simple and robust construction. |
| US09421348B2 |
Systems and methods for moving and circulating fluid to treat alzheimer's disease
A system for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease is provided by moving cerebrospinal fluid containing particles know to contribute to onset of Alzheimer's disease from a source of cerebrospinal fluid to the stomach or bladder, where the particles are safely digested by gastric acid or excreted, the system including an implantable pump, an inlet catheter, an outlet catheter, and a one-way valve. The system further includes at least one filter to filter harmful particles from the cerebrospinal fluid and return the filtered cerebrospinal fluid back to the source of cerebrospinal fluid, where the harmful particles blocked by the filter may be rinsed off the filter and transported to the stomach or bladder. |
| US09421345B2 |
IV-catheter insertion device
The present disclosure is directed to an IV-catheter insertion device, which comprises a catheter hub at the proximal end of a tubular catheter, a protective barrel releasably joined to the catheter hub in a ready position, a needle hub with an attached hollow needle, the hollow needle extending through the catheter hub and the tubular catheter in the ready position such that that needle tip projects distally of the distal end of the tubular catheter, wherein the needle hub is displaceable in the protective barrel, and a spring clip as a needle guard element whose proximal rear wall is fixed at a distal end area of the protective barrel by means of holding members, wherein the protective barrel and the catheter hub are held by the spring clip in the ready position, and the spring clip is released from the catheter hub in a protected position in which the spring clip covers the needle tip. |
| US09421340B2 |
Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with cushion
A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. A cushion having a side wall is removably attachable to the frame. The cushion has a rim extending away from the side wall, and a membrane provided to substantially surround the rim. An inner edge of the membrane defines an aperture, the aperture having a generally trapezoidal shape. |
| US09421329B2 |
Infusion device occlusion detection system
Device and method embodiments are described which are capable of detecting and alerting a user of an infusion device to a hindrance in the ability to deliver measured quantities of fluids. In some cases, the devices and method embodiments for such occlusion detection do not require significant modification of an infusion device and can be carried out with a minimum of additional components. |
| US09421325B2 |
Pressure based refill status monitor for implantable pumps
The present invention includes systems and methods for detecting fluid flow into or out of a port chamber or a reservoir of an implantable medical device utilizing a pressure sensor and calculating the fluid status of the reservoir. The system detects characteristic pressure profiles associated with fluid flowing into the medical device, out of the medical device, and also whether one or both of the port chamber or reservoir are substantially empty or substantially full. In addition, the present invention may generate a sensory cue to a clinician to indicate the fluid status. |
| US09421324B2 |
Analysis of wireless communication links between medical devices
A system and method of processing information regarding medical devices in wireless communication with each other is provided in which a controller device has a first wireless communication link with a first medical device, such as an analyte sensor, and a second wireless communication link with a second medical device, such as a delivery device. A processor in the controller device monitors the status of the first and second wireless links and upon noting a degradation of either one, compares the first wireless link status with the second wireless link status and provides guidance for resolving a communication problem based on the comparison. The latency of the communicating medical devices is considered. |
| US09421322B2 |
Feeding set with cassette and related methods therefor
A pump set for use with a pumping apparatus having a rotor with a plurality of rollers mounted on the rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation is disclosed. The pump set comprises a cassette body comprising a stator member with a fixed portion secured to the cassette body, a second portion opposite the fixed portion, a reaction surface and a second surface opposite the reaction surface, the reaction surface defined between the fixed portion and the second portion, and a tube secured to the cassette body, at least a portion of the tube is disposed against the reaction surface. |
| US09421321B2 |
Connection and alignment systems and methods
A delivery system for delivering fluidic media to a user having a second housing portion configured to be selectively operatively engaged with and disengaged from a first housing portion, the first housing portion and the second housing portion configured to be slidable relative to each other to operatively engage each other; and a fluid connector supported by one the housing portions in a position to engage a reservoir supported by an other of the housing portions in a case where the first housing portion and the second housing portion are slid relative to each other to operatively engage each other. |
| US09421319B2 |
Blood separation container for extracting self-platelet
The present invention relates to a blood separation container for extracting self-platelet.According to the present invention, since a second coupling portion is formed at a release prevention member coupled to a lower portion of a main body in a PRP separation container, and an ascending member having a bolt structure is screwed to the second coupling portion to ascend a lower cover disposed in a lower fluid chamber of the main body, a separate second main body is unnecessary unlike the related art. Therefore, the PRP separation container is easy to carry, manufacturing costs can be reduced to thereby ensure competitive price, and a PRP can be easily separated and extracted. |
| US09421315B2 |
Compact hydraulic manifold structure for shear sensitive fluids
An compact hydraulic manifold for transporting shear sensitive fluids is provided. A channel network can include a trunk and branch architecture coupled to a bifurcation architecture. Features such as tapered channel walls, curvatures and angles of channels, and zones of low fluid pressure can be used to reduce the size while maintaining wall shear rates within a narrow range. A hydraulic manifold can be coupled to a series of microfluidic layers to construct a compact microfluidic device. |
| US09421310B2 |
Ventricular assist device and related methods
A method and system are provided for percutaneously gaining access to oxygenated blood with one or more anastomosis devices and pumping such oxygenated blood directly to the aorta adjacent to the right atrium or left atrium via a VAD system. In one embodiment, a VAD system can be implanted with open surgery. |
| US09421308B2 |
Polyester compounds suitable for hydroclaving
A compound suitable for hydroclaving is disclosed, comprising polyester, polysulfone, and an epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. In order for successful repetitious hydroclaving to be possible, the compound must also have a polysulfone content of greater than 45 weight percent of the compound. |
| US09421306B2 |
Reinforced biologic material
The present disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a composite graft material including a first biologic component, such as an acellular tissue matrix, and a second non-biologic component. |
| US09421304B2 |
Method for improvement of differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells using a double-structured tissue implant
A double-structured tissue implant (DSTI) and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant for differentiation, growth and transformation of cells, stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells and bone marrow stem cells. DSTI comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. |
| US09421303B2 |
Fusion of biocompatible glass/ceramic to metal substrate
Applicants have disclosed a process for fusing a biocompatible glass to a metal substrate. In the preferred embodiment, the process comprises: grit blasting a metallic substrate (e.g., titanium) to remove a surface layer of the metal; after blasting, cleaning the abrasion residue off the surface layer; blending a solvent to use as a suspension agent; creating a suspension of biocompatible and bioactive glass-coating powders in the solvent solution; depositing the suspension onto the metallic substrate; drying thoroughly the suspension-coated metallic substrate; inserting the dried, coated substrate into a non-reactive chamber, purging the chamber with an inert gas, such as pure argon; and firing the metallic substrate, inside the furnace, in the inert gas. This process forms a robust fusion between the biocompatible glass and titanium, according to preliminary test results. This process can be used for various medical and dental devices, including implants and onplants. |
| US09421302B2 |
Injectable fibrin composition for bone augmentation
The present invention relates to a biodegradable injectable composition for bone augmentation comprising fibrin, a contrast agent and calcium salt-containing particles, as well as a method for bone augmentation in a patient suffering from a bone disorder comprising injecting said composition into a non-mineralized or hollow portion of said bone. |
| US09421301B2 |
Process for preparing an osteointegrative surface on a ceramic body
Process for preparing an osteointegrative surface on a ceramic body by chemically modifying at least a part of the surface of the body. The process includes the subsequent steps of depositing a calcium phosphate mineral on the surface of a ceramic basic body by projecting agglomerates of particles comprising the calcium phosphate mineral towards the basic body, and heating the basic body with the calcium phosphate mineral deposited thereon. |
| US09421294B2 |
Deodorizing mask
A deodorizing mask includes an air permeable mask main body for covering nose and mouth of the user with at least two types of nonwoven cloth, the mask main body having a deodorizing nonwoven cloth layer including a chemical adsorptive deodorizer and a dustproof nonwoven cloth layer having a dustproof effect, and the air permeability of the dustproof nonwoven cloth layer being ⅔ or less of the air permeability of the deodorizing nonwoven cloth layer. Preferably, the air permeability of the dustproof nonwoven cloth layer is in a range of 10 to 120 cm/(cm·s) in a permeated air quantity based on the Frazir method, the air permeability of the deodorizing nonwoven cloth layer is in a range of 40 to 400 cm/(cm·s) in a permeated air quantity based on the Frazir method, and the permeated air quantity of the dustproof nonwoven cloth layer is ⅔ or less of the permeated air quantity of the deodorizing nonwoven cloth layer. |
| US09421292B2 |
Conditioning medical equipment
A method for conditioning a flexible medical endoscope (10) having internal channels (12), so as to maintain disinfection of said endoscope (10) following processing to a state of high level disinfection, comprises the steps of: (a) connecting the internal channels (12) of the endoscope (10) to connectors (31-34) enabling fluid communication with a reservoir (24) of disinfectant fluid (25); (b) charging the internal channels (12) with disinfectant fluid (25) from the reservoir (24); (c) disconnecting the internal channels (12) from the connectors (31-34); (d) sealing the endoscope (10) in a pouch (56) having a substantially air-tight seal (57) and a valve (55) enabling connection to suction means (53); and (e) connecting and activating the suction means (53) so as substantially to reduce pressure within the pouch (56), thereby partially evacuating the pouch (56). |
| US09421290B2 |
UV-C catheter hub sterilization and data acquisition system
A hand held hub sterilization and data acquisition device includes a housing having an opening for receiving a medical device, a sterilization chamber formed in the housing, a source of UV radiation disposed within the sterilization chamber for uniform emission of UV-C radiation into the sterilization chamber, and a safety interlock mechanism. The safety interlock mechanism comprises a Hall sensor and a rare earth magnet, and wherein the Hall sensor senses the magnetic field of the magnet when the access door is closed and sends a signal to the user interface indicating a ready state for excitation of the radiation source. |
| US09421289B2 |
Pipette tip washing device
A washing device includes a top compartment capable of receiving a manifold dispenser. The manifold dispenser is coupled to a rack and comprises at least one liquid input and a plurality of liquid outputs that operably direct fluid to contact a plurality of laboratory consumables held by the rack. A middle compartment is attached to the top compartment and comprises a washing chamber capable of receiving fluid output by the plurality of liquid outputs of the manifold dispenser. The washing chamber has a floor comprising a material transparent to ultraviolet (UV) light. A bottom compartment is attached to the washing chamber. The cottom compartment includes a light source mounted thereto. The light source is capable of outputting UV light in the direction of the washing chamber and through the floor of the washing chamber. A method of washing laboratory consumables is also disclosed. |
| US09421286B2 |
Heat-sanitization of surfaces
Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve heat-sanitization of contact regions on articles or fixtures by flowing selected electromagnetic radiation energy through underlying waveguide structures substantially parallel to the contact regions. |
| US09421282B2 |
Method of preparing iodine seed for treating eye disease or cancer, and iodine seed prepared thereby
The present invention provides a technique for adsorbing I-125 on a support for treating cancer and a method of preparing an I-125 seed using the same. Since a method of preparing iodine according to the present invention uses an intermediate having phosphate-based, oxalate-based, or arsenate-based anions introduced thereinto, the intermediate has a substitution effect of iodine 3 to 5 times higher than that of a typically used intermediate having chlorine anions introduced thereinto. According to the substitution effect, control of a radiation dose may be possible during the manufacturing of an iodine seed and an iodine seed may be prepared within a shorter period of time. Also, since an amount of residual radioactive iodine may be decreased as a result of a large amount of adsorption, an amount of radioactive iodine (I-125) waste may be decreased, and the effect thereof may be also high environmentally. |
| US09421278B2 |
Duocarmycin ADCS showing improved in vivo antitumor activity
The present invention relates to duocarmycin-containing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for use in the treatment of human solid tumors and haematological malignancies expressing HER2, in particular breast cancer, gastric cancer, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell cancer or osteosarcoma, and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. In particular, the present invention relates to duocarmycin-containing ADCs for use in the treatment of human solid tumors with HER2 IHC 2+ or 1+ and HER2 FISH negative tissue status. Advantageously, the present invention relates to duocarmycin-containing ADCs for use in the treatment of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). |
| US09421276B2 |
Clickable polyoxetane carrier for drug delivery
A polymer is provided, comprising a subunit having the formula: wherein A, B, C, D, a, b, c, d, and p are defined herein. Compositions, methods of making, and methods of use are provided. |
| US09421275B2 |
Oligomer-calcimimetic conjugates and related compunds
The invention relates to (among other things) oligomer-calcimimetic conjugates and related compounds. A conjugate of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits advantages over previously administered compounds. |
| US09421274B2 |
Bio-orthogonal drug activation
The invention relates to a Prodrug activation method, for therapeutics, wherein use is made of abiotic reactive chemical groups that exhibit bio-orthogonal reactivity towards each other. The invention also relates to a Prodrug kit comprising at least one Prodrug and at least one Activator, wherein the Prodrug comprises a Drug and a first Bio-orthogonal Reactive Group (the Trigger), and wherein the Activator comprises a second Bio-orthogonal Reactive Group. The invention also relates to targeted therapeutics used in the above-mentioned method and kit. The invention particularly pertains to antibody-drug conjugates and to bi- and trispecific antibody derivatives. |
| US09421271B2 |
Sustained-release drug carrier composition
The present invention provides compositions for extended release of an active ingredient, comprising a lipid-saturated matrix formed from a biodegradable polymer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the matrix compositions and methods for using the matrix compositions to provide controlled release of an active ingredient in the body of a subject in need thereof. |
| US09421264B2 |
Method of treating cancer using selective estrogen receptor modulators
Disclosed herein are methods of treating subjects suffering from estrogen receptor positive cancer of the brain by administering a selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERM). Also disclosed are methods of treating a cancer that is resistant to an estrogen receptor modulator by administering a SERM. |
| US09421263B2 |
Antimicrobial compositions containing synergistic combinations of quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils and/or constituents thereof
The present invention relates to compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils or individual constituents thereof which exhibit enhanced antimicrobial effects. Such combinations may be comprised in lotions, gels, creams, soaps, etc. for application to skin or mucous membranes. The invention is based, at least in part, on the observation that synergistic antimicrobial effects are achieved with combinations of essential oils or individual constituents thereof and low concentrations of quaternary ammonium compounds. |
| US09421255B2 |
Vaccine composition comprising complexed immunostimulatory nucleic acids and antigens packaged with disulfide-linked polyethyleneglycol/peptide conjugates
The present invention is directed to an inventive composition or vaccine composition comprising a) an adjuvant component comprising or consisting of at least one immunostimulatory nucleic acid sequence, complexed with a complexing agent; b) an antigen, preferably a protein or peptide antigen and/or a nucleic acid sequence encoding said antigen; and c) a carrier molecule for combined packaging the adjuvant component and the antigen. The present invention is also directed to the first medical use of such an inventive composition or vaccine composition and to the second medical use of such an inventive composition or vaccine composition or components thereof for the treatment of diseases, such as infectious or cancer or tumor diseases as defined herein. The present invention furthermore discloses kits comprising such a composition or vaccine composition. |
| US09421248B2 |
Alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor for delaying the onset or progression of pulmonary exacerbations
An alpha1-proteinase inhibitor delays the onset or progression of pulmonary exacerbations. In addition, methods delay the onset or diminish the progression of pulmonary exacerbations by the administration of inhaled alpha1-proteinase inhibitor. |
| US09421245B2 |
Targeted therapeutics
The present invention relates to compositions, methods and kits for delivery of active agents (X) to cells or tissues that express proteoglycans. More specifically, the present invention relates to conjugates comprising (HB-linker)n-Xm-(linker-HB)o, where HB is a heparin binding protein, X is an active agents such as a therapeutic protein (including a functional fragment or variant thereof), or a therapeutic small molecule, linker is a linker entity and m is an integer of at least 1, and n+o is an integer of at least 1. Other aspects relate to use of a HB-X conjugate in methods to deliver active agents to cartilage for the treatment of cartilage related disease and disorders, the use of the HB-X conjugate in methods to deliver active agents to neuronal tissues (e.g., brain and spinal cord) for the treatment of neurological disorders, and the use of the HB-X conjugates in methods for the treatment of eye conditions and disorders and inflammatory conditions and disorders. |
| US09421244B2 |
Long-acting interferon beta formulation comprising an immunoglobulin fragment
The present invention relates to a long-acting interferon beta formulation having improved in vivo duration and stability, comprising an interferon beta conjugate that is prepared by covalently linking interferon beta with an immunoglobulin Fc region via a non-peptidyl polymer, and a preparation method thereof. The long-acting interferon beta formulation of the present invention maintains in vivo activity of interferon beta at a relatively high level and remarkably increases the serum half-life thereof, thereby being used for various diseases, for which interferon is efficacious. |
| US09421243B2 |
Therapy for influenza like illness
An agent selected from: (a) interferon-β (IFN-β); (b) an agent that increases IFN-β expression; or (c) a polynucleotide which is capable of expressing (a) or (b); for use in the treatment of individuals with lower respiratory tract illness that has developed during or following an established ILI, wherein said treatment is by airway delivery of said medicament. |
| US09421242B2 |
Methods and materials for reducing the severity of viral infections
This document relates to methods and materials involved in treating and/or preventing and/or reducing the severity of a viral infection present in a mammal. For example, methods for increasing expression of an Oas gene family polypeptide, an Ifit gene family polypeptide, an Isg15 polypeptide, a Rig-1 polypeptide, a Mda5 polypeptide, and a Mx1 polypeptide in mammals using a lentiviral vector comprising nucleic acid encoding a picornavirus 3Dpol polypeptide (or a fragment thereof) are provided. |
| US09421240B2 |
Compstatin analogs for treatment of neuropathic pain
In some aspects, the present invention provides methods of treating a subject in need of treatment for neuropathic pain, the method comprising administering a compstatin analog to the subject. In some embodiments, the compstatin analog is administered parenterally, e.g., intravenously. |
| US09421234B2 |
Orally administrable compositions comprising avocado/soybean unsaponifiables and lipoic acid and methods of administration
Methods comprising administration of: (i) avocado/soybean unsaponifiables and (ii) lipoic acid or derivatives thereof, to a mammalian or an avian subject are provided. This invention also relates to orally administrable compositions comprising avocado/soybean unsaponifiables and lipoic acid or derivatives thereof. |
| US09421233B2 |
Fungal mycobiome as probiotics, diagnostics and therapeutics
The present invention relates to methods of using fungal mycobiome as a means of treating and/or diagnosing diseases in a subject. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease based on the composition of fungal strains present in the gut of a subject, and treating the subject by administering a probiotic biotherapy. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing a severe form of ulcerative colitis by detecting the presence of a deficiency in dectin-1 expression in s. fibuligera in the gut of a subject. |
| US09421231B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition including dead cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus LB to treat or prevent allergic disease
Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including dead cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus LB strain as an active ingredient for treating or preventing an allergic disease, and may be used to treat and prevent IgE-mediated allergic diseases and non-IgE-mediated allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, and pollinosis by reducing the total content of IgE in the blood. |
| US09421230B2 |
Composition for inducing proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells
It was found that bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon. Moreover, the present inventors found that regulatory T cells (Treg cells) induced by from these bacteria suppressed proliferation of effector T-cells. From these findings, the present inventors found that the use of bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium or a physiologically active substance derived therefrom made it possible to induce proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells), and further to suppress immune functions. |
| US09421228B2 |
Use of anti third party central memory T cells for anti-leukemia/lymphoma treatment
A method of treating a disease in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprising: (a) transplanting a non-syngeneic cell or tissue graft to the subject; and (b) administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an isolated population of cells comprising non-graft versus host (GVHD) inducing anti-third party cells having a central memory T-lymphocyte (Tcm) phenotype, the cells being tolerance-inducing cells and capable of homing to the lymph nodes following transplantation, and further wherein the cells are either: (i) non-syngeneic with both the subject and the graft; or (ii) non-syngeneic with the graft and syngeneic with the subject, thereby treating the subject. |
| US09421226B2 |
Exercise physiology electrolyte management
The present invention provides methods for maintaining electrolyte balance and hydration in a person habituated to strenuous physical exertion by assaying perspiration generated by the person under conditions of strenuous physical exertion to determine the volume of perspiration as a function of duration of exertion and the sodium content of the person's perspiration during strenuous physical exertion The person is assigned to one of a plurality of groups of individuals, each group differing in the amount of sodium present in the perspiration and having a unique rehydration solution. The invention also provides for a set rehydration compositions, each member of the set comprising sodium and chloride differing from the weight percentage of sodium in the other members of the set and each member of the set being perceptually labeled to distinguish that member from the other members of the set by one of the human senses. |
| US09421225B2 |
Method and system for producing a substance or a signal with a coagulating or anticoagulant effect
The invention concerns a method and a system for producing a signal, in particular an electric signal, or a substance having a coagulating or anticoagulant effect. The method is characterized in that it is based on a source substance with coagulating effect, in particular, Ca++ ions, or an anticoagulant affect, in particular heparin. The method consists in: transforming the electromagnetic field derived from said source substance located in the chamber, into a signal, in particular an electric signal, using a transducer-receiver sensing the electromagnetic field; applying to a receiving substance located in the chamber, in particular water or a water-ethanol mixture or homeopathic granules, said signal derived from said transducer-receiver, using a transducer-transmitter. After said treatment, the receiving substance, initially inactive, has a coagulating or anticoagulant effect. |
| US09421223B2 |
Nitric oxide generating medical devices
Medical devices having a catalyst capable of catalyzing the generation of nitric oxide in vivo and methods of treating a vascular condition using the devices are provided. |
| US09421221B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibiting adhesion formation
Compositions and methods are provided for preparing an adhesion barrier that effectively reduce, prevent or treat adhesions in a patient in need thereof. In one embodiment, a matrix is provided comprising a biodegradable polymer and dextran loaded in the matrix in an amount of from about 5% to about 90% by weight based on a total weight of the matrix. The matrix is configured to release from about 30% to about 90% of the dextran loaded in the matrix within 24 to 48 hours. |
| US09421216B2 |
Compositions and methods for borocarbohydrate complexes
Borocarbohydrate complex containing compositions are presented that have an improved di-complex to boric acid ratio. In some embodiments, compositions are characterized by a di-complex to boric acid ratio of at least 5:1 and more typically at least 10:1 in liquid form, and at least 20:1 in dried form. In other embodiments, compositions are characterized by a minimum content of 80 wt % di-complex and a boric acid content of less than 15 wt %, and more typically less than 5 wt %. Contemplated compositions are thought to have improved biological activity and reduced content of undesired components. |
| US09421213B2 |
Chemical compounds
There is provided pyrimidinyl compounds of Formula (I), wherein: R2 is or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy. |
| US09421212B2 |
Selective HDAC1 and HDAC2 inhibitors
Provided herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with HDAC activity, particularly diseases or disorders that involve activity of HDAC1 and/or HDAC2. Such diseases include cancer, sickle-cell anemia, beta-thalassemia, and HIV. |
| US09421211B2 |
N,N′-diarylurea compounds and N,N′-diarylthiourea compounds as inhibitors of translation initiation
Compositions and methods for inhibiting translation initiation are provided. Compositions, methods and kits for treating (1) cellular proliferative disorders, (2) non-proliferative, degenerative disorders, (3) viral infections, and/or (4) disorders associated with viral infections, using N,N′-diarylureas and/or N,N′-diarylthiourea compounds are described. |
| US09421210B2 |
Styrenyl derivative compounds for treating ophthalmic diseases and disorders
The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are styrenyl derivative compounds, including but not limited to stilbene derivative compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, that are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease. |
| US09421209B2 |
Kinase modulators
The present invention provides PI3K protein kinase modulators, methods of preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of kinase mediated diseases or disorders with them. |
| US09421200B1 |
Treating pain in patients with hepatic impairment
An extended release composition for an analgesic active pharmaceutical ingredient which may be an opioid, preferably hydrocodone as the only active ingredient. The extended release composition preferably comprises a extended release composition which may be in the form of beads contained in an oral dosage form such as gelatin capsules. The composition is designed to release hydrocodone in a way such that the increase in hydrocodone exposure in hepatically impaired patients is not clinically significant. The oral dosage units are supplied as part of a kit, which also includes a primary package and a package insert all sold as a commercially marketed product. The primary package and package insert are contained in an optional secondary package and the package insert does not contain a warning, a dosing instruction, or a dosing table specifically directed to patients suffering from mild, moderate or severe hepatic impairment, and preferably explicitly states that dosing adjustment is not required for mild or moderate hepatic impairment. |
| US09421199B2 |
Ophthalmic composition
Provided herein is an ophthalmic composition. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic composition includes a low concentration of an ophthalmic agent for treatment of an ophthalmic disorder or condition; and an ophthalmically acceptable carrier, wherein the ophthalmic agent is distributed with substantial uniformity throughout the ophthalmically acceptable carrier. Further disclosed herein include an ophthalmic composition including a low concentration of an ophthalmic agent and deuterated water. Also disclosed herein are methods of arresting or preventing myopia development by administering to an eye of an individual in need thereof an effective amount of an ophthalmic composition as described herein. |
| US09421195B2 |
Methods of treating hepatic encephalopathy
The application describes treatment of hepatic encephalopathy using gastrointestinal specific antibiotics. One example of a gastrointestinal specific antibiotic is rifaximin. The instant application also provides methods for determining if a subject has a neurological condition or hepatic encephalopathy by determining the critical flicker frequency and/or the venous ammonia level of the subject at two or more time points. The invention further provides methods for treating these subjects. |
| US09421194B2 |
Lung targeting dual drug delivery system
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2009, 1,479,350 new cancer cases would be diagnosed in the United States of which 219,440 would be lung and bronchus related. The standard treatments for NSCLC include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, laser and photodynamic therapy, all with various success rates depending on the stage of the cancer. National Cancer Institute assesses, however, that results of standard treatment are generally poor with only a 15 percent 5-year survival rate for combined cancer stages. Challenges facing the current chemotherapy drugs include excessive toxicity to healthy tissues and limited ability to prevent metastases. A dual drug delivery system described herein selectively targets the lung to deliver anti-cancer drugs and inhibit the formation of metastases. |
| US09421190B2 |
Compositions comprising amino acids for prevention and/or treatment of renal disorders
Composition comprising leucine, isoleucine, valine, threonine and lysine for use in prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of renal disorders in a subject, preferably an elderly subject. |
| US09421183B2 |
Compositions comprising sulforaphane or a sulforaphane precursor and a mushroom extract or powder
The invention relates to the combination of a sulforaphane precursor, an enzyme capable of converting the sulforaphane precursor to sulforaphane, an enzyme potentiator, and a mushroom (preferably maitake, shiitake, or reishi mushroom) extract or powder. The invention also relates to the combination of sulforaphane or a derivative thereof and a mushroom (preferably maitake, shiitake, or reishi mushroom) extract or powder. The present invention also relates to the combination of a broccoli extract or powder and a mushroom (preferably maitake, shiitake, or reishi mushroom) extract or powder. The present provides compositions and methods relating to these combinations. |
| US09421180B2 |
Antioxidant compositions for treatment of inflammation or oxidative damage
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of preventing, reducing, or eliminating at least one negative effect of oxidative damage, such as an oral disease, caused by a dental device in the mouth of a patient. Another embodiment relates to a method of preventing, reducing, or eliminating at least one negative effect of inflammation. The method may include applying topically to a soft oral tissue in the patient an oral antioxidant composition. The antioxidant composition may include between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w or at least one antioxidant, wherein the at least one antioxidant includes a natural phytochemcial antioxidant, a flavonoid, an anthocyanidin, a dihydrochalcone, a phenylpropanoid, a chalcone, a curcuminoid, a tannin, a stilbenoid, a coumarin, a carotenoid, or a vitamin, and an orally pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pH of the oral antioxidant composition may be at least 5.0. |
| US09421177B2 |
Imidamide sphingosine kinase inhibitors
Imidamide (amidine) analogs that can inhibit the activity of sphingosine kinase 1 and sphingosine kinase 2 (SphK1 & SphK2) are provided. The compounds can prevent angiogenesis in tumors. |
| US09421172B2 |
Lipidated glycoprotein particles and methods of use
Lipidated micro- or macroparticles are prepared by covalently linking a glycoprotein, typically collagen, with at least one lipid. An amino group in the glycoprotein is joined with a primary amine in the lipid. These particles can be used to encapsulate active ingredients, such as drugs. |
| US09421170B2 |
Multiple unit dosage form having a therapeutic agent in combination with a nutritional supplement
Compositions and methods for combination therapy are provided. The compositions comprise a multiple unit dosage form having both a therapeutic agent and a nutritional supplement. The combination therapy is useful for restoring a nutrient depletion associated with a particular disease state. Additionally, the combination therapy can prevent or attenuate the depletion of a nutrient caused, in whole or in part, by the co-administrated therapeutic drug. Methods of manufacturing the formulations are likewise described. |
| US09421169B2 |
Oral dosage forms for delivery of therapeutic agents
Oral dosage forms for the delivery of therapeutic agents include mechanical fasteners for engaging tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. |
| US09421165B2 |
Oral controlled release pharmaceutical compositions of bepotastine
The present invention relates to oral controlled release pharmaceutical compositions comprising Bepotastine. The oral controlled release pharmaceutical composition comprises Bepotastine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and at least one release controlling agent. The present invention also provides the use of oral controlled release pharmaceutical compositions of Bepotastine for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and for the treatment of pruritus caused by urticaria. |
| US09421161B2 |
Herbal composition and a method of making thereof
A topical composition is prepared using macerated leaves of St. Andrew's Cross (hypericum hypericoides). An aqueous extract of the leaves is mixed with ethanol to form a spray or to saturate a wet wipe and administer to a mammal skin for treatment a variety of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, cellulitis, contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, dandruff, stasis dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, ecthyma, impetigo, shingles, urticaria, tinea pedis, tinea manuum, tinea cruris, sunburn, insect bites and stings, jellyfish stings, granuloma annulare, bullous pemphigoid, lichen planus, bed sore, inflammations caused by waterborne vectors, diaper rash, heat rash, pityriasis rosea, jungle rot, scleroderma, skin rashes and photo-aging. |
| US09421159B2 |
Protein-acrylate copolymer and hair conditioning product comprising said polymer
A protein-acrylate copolymer contains at least one nitrogen containing acrylic monomer. The nitrogen containing acrylic monomer preferably contains a tertiary or quaternary amine group, and particularly a quaternary amine group. The protein-acrylate copolymer can be produced by reacting hydrolyzed protein with at least one nitrogen containing acrylic monomer, preferably by free-radical polymerization. The protein-acrylate copolymer is suitable for use in personal care or cosmetic products, particularly in hair care products where it can increase volume to hair. |
| US09421158B2 |
Agent and method for the temporary deformation of keratin fibres
Cosmetic preparations based on hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymers and hydrophobically modified polysaccharides are described, together with related methods of use thereof for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair. |
| US09421156B2 |
Silicone elastomer particle and an aqueous dispersion comprising the same
One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a silicone elastomer particle and an aqueous dispersion of the silicone elastomer particles, which prevent generation of odor from oxygenation of nonionic surfactants. The present invention provides a silicone elastomer particle having a crosslinking structure formed by an addition reaction of a monovalent aliphatic unsaturated group bonded to a silicon atom and a hydrogen atom bonded to another silicon atom, wherein the silicone elastomer particle contains an antioxidant. Further, present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising the silicone elastomer particles, a nonionic surfactant and water. |
| US09421155B2 |
Two-part tooth whitening composition and system, and methods of using the same
A tooth whitening composition includes an aqueous activation part comprising a peroxide activating component, and a peroxide part comprising a peroxide component that does not contain a peroxide stabilizer, wherein the activation part and the peroxide part are each flowable compositions. |
| US09421151B2 |
Coating method
A method of coating an article includes the steps of providing a powder comprising coated particles; and spray coating the powder onto a surface of the article to form a composite coating. The spray coating may be carried out by combustion spraying, gas plasma spraying, including vacuum plasma spraying (VPS), and cold spraying. The article may be an implant for surgical or dental use. The powder may include particles of metal coated calcium phosphates, especially metal coated hydroxyapatite. The particles may include bioactive agents. |
| US09421146B2 |
Cosmetic device
A cosmetic device includes a bubble generator configured to generate bubbles, a cosmetic unit configured to exert a cosmetic effect on a skin, and a motor configured to drive at least the cosmetic unit. The bubble generator includes an agitating and mixing mechanism configured to agitate a liquid foaming agent and mix the agitated liquid foaming agent with air. |
| US09421143B2 |
Strap assembly for use in an exoskeleton apparatus
An exoskeleton for a limb of a user utilizes an air bladder strap, which may be monitored and the pressure therein adjusted from time to time. |
| US09421142B2 |
Compression garment apparatus having support bladder
A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics. |
| US09421139B2 |
Chair assembly
A chair assembly includes a pair of bases that are spaced apart. A primary arm is coupled between the pair of bases. A seat is coupled to the primary arm. The seat may support a user in a position that allows the user to stand with a minimal amount of effort. A rest arm is coupled to the primary arm. A backrest is coupled to the rest arm. The backrest may support the user in an upright position. |
| US09421137B2 |
Disposable absorbent refastenable articles and methods for manufacturing the same
Absorbent articles of the disclosure may comprise first and second belt webs, a fastening tab member comprising first and second fastening elements, first and second mating fastening elements, and laterally opposing permanent side seams directly or refastenably joining the first and second belt webs. The fastening tab member may be joined to the first and second fastening elements. And, the absorbent article may be packaged in refastenably closed form. |
| US09421134B2 |
Method of manufacturing absorbent articles having a waistband
A method of manufacturing an absorbent article includes directing a web of side panel material and a waist elastic material separate from the web of side panel material to travel. The waist elastic material is bonded to the web of side panel material. The web of side panel material having the waist elastic material bonded thereto is cut to form a side panel having a waistband portion. The side panel having the waistband portion is attached to a chassis. |
| US09421130B2 |
Glaucoma treatment device
Methods and devices are adapted for implanting into the eye. An incision is formed in the cornea of the eye and a shunt is inserted through the incision into the anterior chamber of the eye. The shunt includes a fluid passageway. The shunt is passed along a pathway from the anterior chamber through the scleral spur of the eye into the suprachoroidal space and positioned in a first position such that a first portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the anterior chamber and a second portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid passageway between the suprachoroidal space and the anterior chamber. |
| US09421129B2 |
Intraocular delivery devices and methods therefor
Injection devices for delivering pharmaceutical compositions into the eye are described. Some devices include a resistance component for controllably deploying an injection needle through the eye wall. The resistance component may be disposed on a removable injector attachment or on a portion of the injection device housing. Other devices may include a filter for the removal of air, infectious agents, and/or other particulate matter from the composition before the composition is injected into the eye. Related methods and systems comprising the devices are also described. |
| US09421125B2 |
Head cooler
A head cooler (10) comprises a thermal exchange cap (11) and an outer insulating cover (12) to be arranged on a patient's head. The cap (11) has a channel system (31, 32) for a cooling fluid forming an inside heat exchange surface to be applied on said head for cooling the head. The thermal exchange cap (11, 60) is adjustable and/or adaptable to compensate for a discrepancy in shape and size between the inside surface of the head cooler (10) and the head. The head cooler (10) may further comprise an eyebrow cooler (140) for cooling the area of the eyebrows. The head cooler (140) is used in medicine. A method for preventing hair loss of a patient is provided by arranging the head cooler (10) on the head of said patient. |
| US09421123B2 |
Portable combined stimulation device for alleviating menstrual pain
A portable device for alleviating menstrual pain through transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and thermal stimulation includes a transcutanous electrical nerve stimulating electrode pad and a planar heater embedded in the stimulating electrode pad. The stimulating electrode pad is a patch type one which is attachable/detachable to/from any body part with menstrual pain. The device further includes a power portion for supplying power to the menstrual pain alleviating unit, and an operation processing portion for generating a transcutaneous stimulating electrode control signal for controlling the transcutaneous stimulating electrode pad and a planar heater control signal for controlling the planar heater. The device further includes a temperature sensor mounted on the planar heater to sense the temperature of the planar heater, and an A/D converter for converting the signal output from the temperature sensor into a digital signal. |
| US09421117B1 |
Ankle brace that heals and supports the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
An ankle brace including a foot portion, an ankle portion with a strap for securing the brace to the user and a single pneumatic air bladder system. The air bladder system includes a distal U-shaped chamber which surrounds the user's plantar fascia connected via two tapered communicating channels to two proximal chambers positioned on either side of the user's Achilles tendon. Pressure applied to the distal U-shaped chamber results in air flow to the proximal chambers. Air flows back to the distal chamber when that pressure is released. Expansion and contraction of the distal and proximal chambers massages the underlying plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. |