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| US09507788B2 |
Methods and apparatus for distributed data storage
A distributed heterogeneous or homogeneous file storage system divides logical responsibility for data from actual control of the data by using separate file and storage managers. Each file manager provides access to stored files and stores metadata associated with each of the files for which it is responsible. A file manager control component allocates responsibilities among file managers, assigns management responsibilities for individual files, and maintains a record of which files are assigned to each manager. Each storage manager is responsible for managing storage of files on data storage devices and maintains a record of the location of each stored file. A storage manager control component allocates responsibilities among storage managers, assigns responsibilities for individual files, and maintains a record of which files and storage devices are assigned to each manager. A client provides user access, initiates actions within the system, and implements a redundant data recovery and reconstruction scheme. |
| US09507784B2 |
Selective extraction of information from a mirrored image file
An embodiment of the invention provides a method to extract selected information from an image file selectively without requiring the user to restore, on the destination storage server, the image file which has the data for a file system. The selected information can be, for example, contents of a file, contents of a directory, other information from the image file. The selected information can be selectively extracted by reading the blocks of the file from the WAFL data structures that has been stored in the image file. An index file is generated and this index file tracks the location of VBNs (virtual block numbers) in an image file so that the user can easily obtain the selected information from disk blocks that are identified by these VBNs. |
| US09507778B2 |
Summarization of media object collections
In one example, an apparatus and method are provided for summarizing (or selecting a representative subset from) a collection of media objects. A method includes selecting a subset of media objects from a collection of geographically-referenced (e.g., via GPS coordinates) media objects based on a pattern of the media objects within a spatial region. The media objects may further be selected based on (or be biased by) various social aspects, temporal aspects, spatial aspects, or combinations thereof relating to the media objects and/or a user. Another method includes clustering a collection of media objects in a cluster structure having a plurality of subclusters, ranking the media objects of the plurality of subclusters, and selection logic for selecting a subset of the media objects based on the ranking of the media objects. |
| US09507774B2 |
Systems, method and program product for speech translation
According to one embodiment, a speech translation system includes a first terminal device including a first speech input unit for inputting a first speech of a first language spoken by a first user, and converting the first speech to a first speech signal; a second terminal device including a second speech input unit for inputting a second speech of a second language spoken by a second user, and converting the second speech to a second speech signal; a speech recognition device that receives the first speech signal and the second speech signal, recognizes the first speech signal to a first recognized text, and recognizes the second speech signal to a second recognized text; a machine translation device that receives the first recognized text and the second recognized text, translates the first recognized text to a first translated text of the second language, and translates the second recognized text to a second translated text of the first language; and a control device; wherein the first terminal device receives (a) a first text set of the first language being the first recognized text and the second translated text, and (b) a second text set of the second language being the second recognized text and the first translated text, and includes a first display unit that displays the first text set and the second text set; and the second terminal device receives at least one text of the second text set, and includes a second display unit that displays the at least one text of the second text set. |
| US09507764B2 |
Computerised data entry form processing
A system for processing multiple forms, wherein each form comprises at least one data input field and each data input field is configured to enable a respondent to enter input data into the form, the system configured to process a multi-character expression comprising: one or more domain characters representing a domain; and one or more field characters representing at least one data input field of the form, wherein the one or more domain characters is indicative of variations in one or more of: data input fields in the form; discrete values of possible data inputs; and validation logic associated with the at least one data input field. |
| US09507761B2 |
Comparing webpage elements having asynchronous functionality
Techniques for determining differences between document object models (DOMs) received in response to asynchronous functionality calls is described herein. The techniques may include clustering elements in a webpage having asynchronous functionality. The techniques include executing asynchronous functionality calls for two of the elements that form a cluster, and receiving a document object model (DOM) in response to each of the asynchronous functionality calls. The DOMs are compared to determine whether a difference exists between the DOMs based on a predetermined threshold. If no difference exists, execution of the asynchronous functionality calls is ceased. |
| US09507759B2 |
Method and system for reusing HTML content
Reusing HyperText Markup Language (HTML) content includes receiving, using a processor, a HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) request; determining that the received HTTP request has a special parameter that specifies to request part of the HTML content; acquiring the part of the HTML content according to the special parameter; and outputting the acquired part of the HTML content. |
| US09507758B2 |
Collaborative matter management and analysis
A collaborative matter management and analysis tool is presented. Each matter has its own workspace that is built around a collaborative backbone. Users can provide access to the matter workspace to anyone who they want to collaborate with, including others at their organization and persons outside the organization, such as clients, lawyers, experts, vendors and other third parties. Processing of the document is automatic and based on the content and document type. The document, when uploaded, is OCR'd and based on the content, citations are converted to hyperlinks and the cited documents are linked. All collaborative discussions about the document are captured and stored with the document. |
| US09507757B2 |
Generating multiple versions of a content item for multiple platforms
In one embodiment, a method includes constructing a plurality of versions of a first content item respectively for a plurality of device platforms, the first content item comprising one or more second content items. For each version of the first content item corresponding to a specific device platform, selecting at least one of the second content items to be included in the version of the first content item based on a screen configuration of the specific device platform; and arranging the at least one of the second content items for presentation on a screen of the specific device platform according to the screen configuration of the specific device platform. |
| US09507755B1 |
Selecting content for presentation
In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes identifying, at a computer system, a plurality of users who are located within a threshold distance of a display device; selecting, by the computer system, a subset of the plurality of users based, at least in part, on location information that indicates current locations of the plurality of users relative to a location of the display device; identifying, by the computer system, roles within one or more organizations of individual users within the subset of the plurality of users; selecting content to present on the display device based, at least in part, on identities of the individual users within the subset of the plurality of users and the roles of the individual users within the subset of the plurality of users; and causing, by the computer system, the selected content to be presented on the display device. |
| US09507753B2 |
Coarse-grained reconfigurable array based on a static router
Provided is a processor with a data transfer structure that is excellent in performance and efficiency. According to an aspect, the processor may include a plurality of processing elements, a plurality of routers respectively connected to the processing elements, and a plurality of connection links formed between the routers such that data is transferred between the processors via a network. |
| US09507752B2 |
Methods, apparatus and systems for facilitating RDMA operations with reduced doorbell rings
Methods, apparatus and systems for reducing usage of Doorbell Rings in connection with RDMA operations. A portion of system memory is employed as a Memory-Mapped Input/Output (MMIO) address space configured to be accessed via a hardware networking device. A Send Queue (SQ) is stored in MMIO and is used to facilitate processing of Work Requests (WRs) that are written to SQ entries by software and read from the SQ via the hardware networking device. The software and logic in the hardware networking device employ pointers identifying locations in the SQ corresponding to a next write WR entry slot and last read WR entry slot that are implemented to enable WRs to be written to and read from the SQ during ongoing operations under which the SQ is not emptied such that doorbell rings to notify the hardware networking device that new WRs have been written to the SQ are not required. |
| US09507749B2 |
Communication system and method of generating geographic social networks in virtual space
A system and related method are disclosed for location-sensitive social networking. A server has access to a map and a list of points of interest with location data by which they may be located on the map. The server establishes a virtual area around a point of interest based on a certain distance or time from the point of interest, a physical or legal parameter, or some combination of those techniques. Users whose devices are located within the virtual area are published to users of the system, and identified distinctly for social networking and communication. Users may also form groups. |
| US09507748B2 |
Platform runtime abstraction
Platform runtime abstraction can include creating a number of template models within a platform wherein the number of template models correspond to a provider mode and creating a number of abstraction layers that allow a provider to plug into the platform at runtime wherein the provider includes a provider sub-system and the provider model. Platform runtime abstraction can also include allowing the provider to plug into the platform at runtime through one of the number of abstraction layers wherein the provider remains independent of the platform and wherein the provider remains independent of a platform hardware infrastructure and a platform operating system infrastructure. |
| US09507744B2 |
Handling two SGPIO channels using single SGPIO decoder on a backplane controller
An aspect of present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for handling two SGPIO channels by using one SGPIO decoder. The method includes: (a) establishing communication between a backplane controller and a host computer through HBA, (b) receiving control commands and control data for monitoring and controlling a first and a second group of drive slots, (c) checking a clock signal having a first time period and a second time period, (d) forwarding the control commands and control data for the first group to the first group of drive slots during first time period, and forwarding the control commands and control data for the second group to the second group of drive slots during second time period, (e) receiving responses from first and second group of drive slots, respectively, and (f) sending the responses from first and second group of drive slots to the host computer. |
| US09507743B2 |
Computer system with groups of processor boards
A computer system includes a plurality of printed circuit boards, each printed circuit board having one or more processor chips attached to the printed circuit board, wherein the number of printed circuit boards is an even number greater than or equal to 4, wherein the printed circuit boards are arranged in two groups, each group being arranged in a different stacking direction, and wherein the one or more processor chips which are attached to each one of the printed circuit boards of one of the groups are connected for communication to the processor chips of each printed circuit board of the other group. |
| US09507741B2 |
System-on-chip design structure
Aspects may include a method of designing a system-on-chip. The method may include receiving multiple processing modules, each representing in software one of multiple processing units of a system-on-chip. The method may further include modeling communications from one or more of the multiple processing modules as accesses to memory. The method may further include generating a coherent memory module associated with the multiple processing modules based on modeling the communications from the one or more of the multiple processing modules as accesses to memory. The coherent memory module may represent in software a coherent memory associated with the multiple processing units. |
| US09507739B2 |
Configurable memory circuit system and method
A memory circuit system and method are provided in the context of various embodiments. In one embodiment, an interface circuit remains in communication with a plurality of memory circuits and a system. The interface circuit is operable to interface the memory circuits and the system for performing various functionality (e.g. power management, simulation/emulation, etc.). |
| US09507735B2 |
Digital content retrieval utilizing dispersed storage
A method begins by a DS processing module, when operable within a computing device, causing the computing device to receive a request for retrieval of a set of encoded content data slices from a dispersed storage network (DSN) memory, wherein the request includes at least the identity of the set of encoded content data slices. The method continues by determining user access rights based on a content timestamp. The method continues by determining the current timestamp and whether user access rights compare favorably to the content timestamp and current timestamp or can be modified to be favorable. The method continues by retrieving encoded data slices from the DSN memory and decoding the encoded data slices utilizing an error coding dispersed storage function and in accordance with the read operational parameters producing the content and sending the content and/or the encoded data slices to the requester. |
| US09507733B2 |
Cache destaging for virtual storage devices
Some implementations may include a virtual storage system to which data is written. The virtual storage system may include a cache and multiple hard drives. Multiple queues may be associated with the multiple hard drives such that each hard drive of the multiple hard drives has a corresponding queue of the multiple queues. A set of candidate rows may be selected from the cache. For each candidate row in the set of candidate rows, destination hard drives may be identified. Each candidate row may be placed in queues corresponding to the destination hard drives. Two or more candidate rows from the multiple queues may be written substantially contemporaneously (e.g., in parallel) to two or more destination hard drives. |
| US09507732B1 |
System and method for cache management
A method, computer program product, and computing system for associating a tracking file with a multi-portion data file located on a data array. The tracking file is configured to monitor the status of each portion of the multi-portion data file. At least one portion of the multi-portion data file is modified via a virtual machine executed on a first physical machine. The tracking file is updated to reflect the modification of the at least one portion of the multi-portion data file. |
| US09507721B2 |
Disk cache allocation
Implementations disclosed herein provide a method comprising segregating a disk cache into a plurality of allocation units, and allocating the plurality of allocation units out-of-order. |
| US09507718B2 |
Intelligent caching
Disclosed are methods, systems, paradigms and structures for managing cache memory in computer systems. Certain caching techniques anticipate queries and caches the data that may be required by the anticipated queries. The queries are predicted based on previously executed queries. The features of the previously executed queries are extracted and correlated to identify a usage pattern of the features. The prediction model predicts queries based on the identified usage pattern of the features. The disclosed method includes purging data from the cache based on predefined eviction policies that are influenced by the predicted queries. The disclosed method supports caching time series data. The disclosed system includes a storage unit that stores previously executed queries and features of the queries. |
| US09507716B2 |
Coherency checking of invalidate transactions caused by snoop filter eviction in an integrated circuit
An interconnect has coherency control circuitry for performing coherency control operations and a snoop filter for identifying which devices coupled to the interconnect have cached data from a given address. When an address is looked up in the snoop filter and misses, and there is no spare snoop filter entry available, then the snoop filter selects a victim entry corresponding to a victim address, and issues an invalidate transaction for invalidating locally cached copies of the data identified by the victim. The coherency control circuitry for performing coherency checking operations for data access transactions is reused for performing coherency control operations for the invalidate transaction issued by the snoop filter. This greatly reduces the circuitry complexity of the snoop filter. |
| US09507714B2 |
Managed runtime extensions to reduce power consumption in devices with hybrid memory
Systems and methods may provide for identifying an object in a managed runtime environment and determining an age of the object at a software level of the managed runtime environment. Additionally, the object may be selectively allocated in one of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) based at least in part on the age of the object. In one example, the data type of the object is also determined, wherein the object is selectively allocated further based on the data type. |
| US09507710B2 |
Command execution using existing address information
Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, a memory module has a plurality of solid-state non-volatile memory cells. A controller communicates a first command having address information and a first operation code. The first operation code identifies a first action to be taken by the memory module in relation to the address information. The controller subsequently communicates a second command having a second operation code without corresponding address information. The memory module takes a second action identified by the second command using the address information from the first command. |
| US09507707B2 |
Nonvolatile memory device and data storage device including the same
A data storage device including a first nonvolatile memory device having a first state information transmission block, a second nonvolatile memory device having a second state information transmission block, which shares a state information line with the first state information transmission block, and a controller having a state information reception block which is suitable for transmitting a control signal for controlling the first state information transmission block and the second state information transmission block to transmit a state information frame, and sequentially receiving a first state information frame transmitted from the first state information transmission block and a second state information frame transmitted from the second state information transmission block, through the state information line. |
| US09507703B2 |
Storage control apparatus, storage system, and storage control method to adjust RAID system strip size
In a storage control apparatus, an acquiring unit acquires first information indicating the frequency of random access to a first logical region and second information indicating the data size of random access, based on the content of access from the information processing apparatus. A controlling unit determines the size of storage areas to be allocated to a second logical region based on the second information indicating the data size of random access when the first information indicates that the frequency of random access is equal to or greater than a threshold value. The controlling unit creates the second logical region using a plurality of storage devices. The controlling unit controls access from the information processing apparatus such that the access is made to the second logical region instead of the first logical region. |
| US09507701B2 |
Self-serve diagnostic tools for network services
A network device receives a collection of technical steps for implementing a type of service campaign. The technical steps include application programming interface (API) level calls to a service provider network. The network device associates the technical steps with particular customer software, receives validation criteria for each of the technical steps, generates a diagnostic map of the technical steps for the particular customer software, and conducts, based on the diagnostic map, a test of the API level calls for the particular customer software to obtain test results. The network device receives a customer deployment record of changes occurring during software deployments for the service campaign for the particular customer software and receives a provider record of service provider changes to network level software that impact the service campaign for the particular customer software. The network device correlates the test results with the customer deployment record and the provider record. |
| US09507699B2 |
Streamlined testing experience
Tests can be categorized as important with respect to ensuring software functions correctly as a function of one or more rules that define importance. The rules can be configurable to enable control of categorization. Further, tests categorized as important can be highlighted in some manner, for instance by displaying important tests in a group designated for such tests. |
| US09507698B2 |
Test code generation based on test documentation
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with test code generation based on test documentation are described. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a tagged test action object in a test specification document; mapping the identified test action object to an executable test instruction; and providing the executable test instruction for execution to test an application through a user interface associated with the application. The example method may also include storing executable test instructions as an executable test routine, validating test routines to confirm the presence of specified test instructions, and logging execution of the test instructions. |
| US09507697B2 |
Completing functional testing
The Functional Tester Plug-in (FTP) extracts information from a data base to enhance automated testing tools to accommodate changes to the computer environment and so that a simulation can be fully executed even if an exception occurs. The FTP accesses the test script and static data store created by a developer using the automated testing tool, wherein the test script and static data store indicate a first resource to be tested at a verification point and a first expected result. The FTP identifies the first resource used by the test script at a first verification point and accesses the data base. The FTP identifies the status and configuration of the first resource in the data base. The FTP calculates an optimal expected result based on any changes in the status and configuration of the first resource. |
| US09507694B1 |
Artifact normalization
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating normalized analysis artifacts for a source code base. One of the methods includes receiving a request to perform an analysis of a collection of source code files in a particular file system, wherein each source code file in the particular file system has a respective associated original file path. One or more normalized analysis artifacts are generated for the collection of source code files, including applying a file path transformation function to the original file path of each source code file referenced by the analysis artifacts to generate a normalized file path for the source code file, wherein each reference in the normalized analysis artifacts to a particular source code file uses the normalized file path for the particular source code file instead of the original file path for the particular source code file. |
| US09507692B2 |
Downward propagation of results for test cases in application testing
A test case for the application under test is determined for the quality assurance application where results for a test case can be received from a user. An interface is displayed to allow the user to enter a pass or fail indication for a manual test that has been performed for the test case. If a pass indication is received for the test case, the test case is marked as passed. Also, in response to receiving the pass indication for the test case, a plurality of steps for the test case are automatically marked as passed. If a fail indication is received for the test case, a request for the user to identify a step that failed the manual test is output. When the response indicating which step failed is received, that step is marked as failed. |
| US09507683B2 |
Monitoring service in a distributed platform
A system and computer program product for enabling monitoring across one or more domains include identifying information technology resources across one or more domains, collecting information technology dependency information relating to the information technology resources identified across one or more domains, collecting monitoring data from the information technology resources identified across one or more domains, and using the dependency information to aggregate the monitoring data into one or more pre-determined metrics. |
| US09507680B2 |
Verification system and method for automated verification of register information for an electronic system
A system for verifying register information includes a design database containing a description of the electronic system, a register description database containing register information relating to the electronic system, a customization information module for storing a customization information extracted from the design database and a simulator which is arranged to execute verification stimuli in accordance with at least one check function and to generate a verification result. Verification stimuli are generated by combining register information with customization information. A mismatch between the expected and actual register implementation is recorded and the register in question identified. This permits corrections to be applied as appropriate to the document database or to the register description database. The corrected register description database may be used in a document generation process to produce an up-to-date reference manual for the electronic system. |
| US09507664B2 |
Storage system including a plurality of storage units, a management device, and an information processing apparatus, and method for controlling the storage system
A first processor is configured to receive allocation of storage devices and configure a group by involving the allocated storage devices. Each of the allocated storage devices is contained in different storage units. The first processor is configured to detect a failure of a first storage device included in the group. The first storage device is contained in a first storage unit of the different storage units. The first processor is configured to receive allocation of a second storage device from a second storage unit of the different storage units and reconfigure the group by involving the second storage device in place of the first storage device. The first processor is configured to receive allocation of a third storage device from a third storage unit and replicate the second storage device in the third storage device. The third storage unit is not of the different storage units. |
| US09507662B2 |
Expanded error correction codes
In some examples, a memory device may be configured to store data in either an original or an inverted state based at least in part on whether the majority of bits are set to a high state or a low state. For instance, the memory device may be configured to set each bit in the memory array to a low state when the data is read. The memory device may then be configured to store the data in the original state when a majority of the bits to be written to the array are in the low state and in the inverted state when the majority of the bits to be written to the array are in the high state. |
| US09507658B2 |
Data reading method, memory storage device and memory controlling circuit unit
A data reading method, a memory storage device and a memory controlling circuit unit are provided. The method includes: receiving a first read command; setting a plurality of first read events in a multi trigger queue (MTQ) according to the first read command, wherein the first read events include a general read event and at least one cache read event; sending a first read command sequence according to at least one of the first read events and receiving first data from a rewritable non-volatile memory module; and if a decoding for the first data fails, resetting the MTQ, and sending at least one second read command sequence according to at least one second read event in the reset MTQ, wherein the at least one second read event includes at least one of the at least one cache reading event. |
| US09507655B2 |
Tracking asynchronous entry points for an application
Asynchronous operations associated with a request such as synchronous threads, runnable elements, callable elements, and other invokable objects are tracked to determine the metrics about the request and operations. The present technology tracks the start and end of each asynchronous operation and maintains a counter which tracks the currently executing asynchronous operations. By monitoring the request, the start and end of each asynchronous operation associated with the request, and the number of asynchronous operations currently executing, the present technology may identify the end of a request by identifying when the last asynchronous operation associated with the request ends. In some instances, the present technology identifies the end of a request when a counter which tracks the number of asynchronous operations executing reaches a value of zero after the first asynchronous operation has already begun. |
| US09507652B2 |
Synchronizing communication over shared memory
Two threads may communicate via shared memory using two different modes. In a polling mode, a receiving thread may poll an indicator set by the sending thread to determine if a message is present. In a blocking mode, the receiving thread may wait until a synchronization object is set by the sending thread which may cause the receiving thread to return to the polling mode. The polling mode may have low latency buy may use processor activity of the receiving thread to repetitively check the indictor. The blocking mode may have a higher latency but may allow the receiving thread to enter a sleep mode or perform other activities. |
| US09507650B2 |
Power efficient callback patterns
In one or more embodiments, an application program interface (API) is provided and enables an entity, such as an application, script, or other computing object to register to receive callbacks immediately and, without specifying a time constraint. In this approach, the API does not rely on a timer, such as a system timer. Rather, a non-timer based queue, such as a message queue-type approach is utilized. Specifically, callbacks that are registered through this API can be placed on the message queue and work associated with the registered callback can be performed through the normal course of processing messages and events in the message queue. Over time, such results in a callback pattern that allows an associated web browser and applications such as web applications to remain responsive, while increasing performance and power efficiencies. |
| US09507649B2 |
Web browser for spoofing supported features
Emulating a supported web browser feature when a webpage is merely testing for web browser support of various features. Frequently a web page may test for support of various features of a web browser. The present technology prevents the unnecessary and premature initiation of supported features saving a user time from having to authorize its use, in addition to saving the valuable system resources (e.g. memory, power, etc.) before the supported features are actually needed by the webpage. By emulating or spoofing support of various features of a web browser, the user of a computing device can be spared authorizing use of the various features, and spared the extra power consumption of initializing the various features that may not be used. |
| US09507646B2 |
Cycle-level thread alignment on multi-threaded processors
A time-of-day (TOD) clock is leveraged to provide a high-resolution measure of the real time that is suitable for the indication of date and time to perform cycle-level thread synchronization. A time-of-day value provided by the time-of-day clock is used in a spin lock, along with a configurable mask, to meet a specified condition. The condition is met at regular time intervals and at the same time for all the hardware threads to be synchronized. When the condition is met and synchronization is reached, execution of the threads continues ensuring that the activity generated on each thread is in synchronization. |
| US09507641B1 |
System and method for dynamic granularity control of parallelized work in a portable computing device (PCD)
Systems and methods for dynamic granularity control of parallelized work in a heterogeneous multi-processor portable computing device (PCD) are provided. During operation a first parallelized portion of an application executing on the PCD is identified. The first parallelized portion comprising a plurality of threads for parallel execution on the PCD. Performance information is obtained about a plurality of processors of the PCD, each of the plurality of processors corresponding to one of the plurality of threads. A number M of workload partition granularities for the plurality of threads is determined, and a total execution cost for each of the M workload partition granularities is determined. An optimal granularity comprising a one of the M workload partition granularities with a lowest total execution cost is determined, and the first parallelized portion is partitioned into a plurality of workloads having the optimal granularity. |
| US09507640B2 |
Multicore processor and method of use that configures core functions based on executing instructions
A multiprocessor system having plural heterogeneous processing units schedules instruction sets for execution on a selected of the processing units by matching workload processing characteristics of processing units and the instruction sets. To establish an instruction set's processing characteristics, the homogeneous instruction set is executed on each of the plural processing units with one or more performance metrics tracked at each of the processing units to determine which processing unit most efficiently executes the instruction set. Instruction set workload processing characteristics are stored for reference in scheduling subsequent execution of the instruction set. |
| US09507639B2 |
Parallel computation with multiple storage devices
A method and system are disclosed for allowing access to processing resources of one or more idle memory devices to an active memory device is disclosed, where the idle and active memory devices are associated with a common host. The resources shared may be processing power, for example in the form of using a processor of an idle memory to handle some of the logical-to-physical mapping associated with a host command, or may be other resources such as RAM sharing so that a first memory has expanded RAM capacity. The method may include exchanging tokens with resource sharing abilities, operation codes and associated data relevant to the requested resources. |
| US09507631B2 |
Migrating a running, preempted workload in a grid computing system
A preempt of a live migratable workload, or job, in a distributed computing environment is performed, allowing it to release its resources for use by a higher priority workload by moving to another place in the distributed computing environment without interruption. A job scheduler receives a request to schedule a higher priority job, wherein resources needed to run the higher priority job are already dedicated for use by a currently running lower priority job. A dummy job is scheduled at a highest priority that is a copy of the lower priority job. Resources required to run the dummy job are reserved. A live migration of the lower priority job to another host is initiated, and its resources are then released. Upon a successful completion of the live migration of the lower priority job, the higher priority job is then dispatched to run using the now released resources. |
| US09507627B2 |
Methods and systems for batch processing in an on-demand service environment
In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided mechanisms and methods for batch processing in an on-demand service environment. For example, in one embodiment, mechanisms include receiving a processing request for a multi-tenant database, in which the processing request specifies processing logic and a processing target group within the multi-tenant database. Such an embodiment further includes dividing or chunking the processing target group into a plurality of processing target sub-groups, queuing the processing request with a batch processing queue for the multi-tenant database among a plurality of previously queued processing requests, and releasing each of the plurality of processing target sub-groups for processing in the multi-tenant database via the processing logic at one or more times specified by the batch processing queue. |
| US09507625B2 |
Apparatus and method for generating software defined network(SDN)-based virtual network according to user demand
An apparatus and method for generating a Software Defined Network (SDN)-based virtual network. The apparatus includes a network information generator and a virtual network generator, in which an SDN-based virtual network desired by a user may be generated efficiently by allocating physical resources to reflect various user demands. |
| US09507616B1 |
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for emulating computer processing usage patterns on a virtual machine
According to one aspect, the disclosed subject matter describes herein a method for emulating computer processing usage patterns on a virtual machine that includes generating a usage pattern specification based on a plurality of computer processing usage patterns provided by a user and receiving, by a virtual machine hosted by a device under test (DUT), the usage pattern specification containing the plurality of computer processing usage patterns. The method also includes generating a plurality of pattern instruction sequences using execution parameters included in each of the plurality of computer processing usage patterns and distributing each of the plurality of pattern instruction sequences among a plurality of virtual processing cores of the virtual machine. The method further includes emulating the operation of the application on the virtual machine by executing the pattern instruction sequences on the virtual processing cores in a manner specified by the execution parameters. |
| US09507607B2 |
Virtual persistence
A virtual persistence platform is described that provides requirement-driven persistence store orchestration. Application developers can annotate program code with persistence properties and requirements, and a compiler component of the virtual persistence platform generates a persistence service level agreement (PSLA) that becomes attached to the application. After deployment and launch, the virtual persistence platform uses the PSLA to handle persistence commands from the application and perform persistence store orchestration. |
| US09507606B2 |
Dynamic creation of object classes
An object class (Class1) in a computer system is dynamically created by creating a global generic class (GenericClass) having two possible members, wherein at least one member is an instance of a generic class (GenericAttribute, GenericMethod), and by instantiating the global generic class. |
| US09507604B2 |
Boot method and boot system
A boot method for a platform system including a Universal Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is provided. The UEFI BIOS includes partitions storing an initial boot program code, a factory setting boot program code, a first customized boot program code, a second customized boot program code and boot information respectively. The provided method comprises steps of: loading the initial boot program code stored in one of the partitions of the UEFI BIOS into a memory, and executing the initial boot program code stored in the memory by a CPU to perform a first phase of boot; and loading one of the factory setting boot program code, the first customized boot program code and the second customized boot program code stored in the partitions of the UEFI BIOS into the memory according to data in the boot information, and executing the program code loaded in the memory to perform a second phase of boot by the CPU. |
| US09507602B2 |
Sharing program interrupt logic in a multithreaded processor
In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes requesting, by a first processor thread of a computer processor, access to exception tracking logic. The exception tracking logic is accessible by a plurality of processor threads. The first processor thread receives access to the exception tracking logic. The first processor thread executes a process in slow mode. Based on detecting an exception in slow mode, the first processor thread stores, in the exception tracking logic, exception information about the exception. The exception information is copied from the exception tracking logic to a set of external registers outside the exception tracking logic. The exception tracking logic is released to allow access to the exception tracking logic by other processor threads of the plurality of processor threads. |
| US09507601B2 |
Apparatus for mutual-transposition of scalar and vector data sets and related method
An apparatus for processing a plurality of data sets is disclosed, wherein one data set of the plurality of data sets includes N components and has a data type of one of a scalar type and a vector type, wherein N is a positive integer number. The apparatus includes a memory module and a data accessing module. The memory module comprises N memory units configured to store the plurality of data sets. The data accessing module is configured to write the data set into the memory module according to a write data index corresponding to the data set and one of a first writing mapping information and a second writing mapping information, wherein the first writing mapping information is employed when the data type is one of the scalar and the vector type and the second writing mapping information is employed when the data type is the other of the scalar and the vector type. |
| US09507600B2 |
Processor loop buffer
A method and apparatus for executing program loops. A processor, includes an execution unit and an instruction fetch buffer. The execution unit is configured to execute instructions. The instruction fetch buffer is configured to store instructions for execution by the execution unit. The instruction fetch buffer includes a loop buffer configured to store instructions of an instruction loop for repeated execution by the execution unit. The loop buffer includes buffer control logic. The buffer control logic includes pointers, and is configured to predecode a loop jump instruction, identify loop start and loop end instructions using the predecoded loop jump instruction and pointers; and to control non-sequential instruction execution of the instruction loop. The width of the pointers is determined by loop buffer length and is less than a width of an address bus for fetching the instructions stored in the loop buffer from an instruction memory. |
| US09507597B2 |
Selective accumulation and use of predicting unit history
A microprocessor includes a predicting unit and a control unit. The control unit controls the predicting unit to accumulate a history of characteristics of executed instructions and makes predictions related to subsequent instructions based on the history while the microprocessor is running a first thread. The control unit also detects a transition from running the first thread to running a second thread and controls the predicting unit to selectively suspend accumulating the history and making the predictions using the history while running the second thread. The predicting unit makes static predictions while running the second thread. The selectivity may be based on the privilege level, identity or length of the second thread, static prediction effectiveness during a previous execution instance of the thread, whether the transition was made due to a system call, and whether the second thread is an interrupt handler. |
| US09507595B2 |
Execution of multi-byte memory access instruction specifying endian mode that overrides current global endian mode
An aspect includes implementing endian-mode-sensitive memory instructions for a vector processor. One such system includes a byte addressable memory and a processor. The processor includes a register that includes a plurality of byte elements 0 to S. The system is configured to perform a method that includes obtaining an instruction by the processor and determining that the instruction is a memory access instruction specifying the register and a memory address. In response to the determination that the instruction is a memory access instruction and independent of a current global endian mode setting that is selectable in the processor, the memory access instruction is executed by copying the byte data between the memory and the register so that the byte element n of the register corresponds to the memory address+n for n=0 to S. |
| US09507592B2 |
Analysis of data integration job
A request for analysis of a data integration job is received that includes one or more features and criteria for the analysis. Each feature is extracted from a job model representing the job by invoking a corresponding analytical rule for each feature. The analytical rule includes one or more operations and invoking the analytical rule performs the operations to analyze one or more job components associated with the corresponding feature as represented in the job model and to extract information pertaining to that feature. |
| US09507590B2 |
Transitive source code violation matching and attribution
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for matching and attributing code violations. One of the methods includes receiving a plurality of snapshots of a code base, including data representing a revision graph of the snapshots of the code base and data representing respective violations in each of the plurality of snapshots. A plurality of transitively matched violations in the code base are generated, wherein each transitively matched violation represents a respective sequence of matching violations from a first violation of a first snapshot to a second violation of a second snapshot, wherein each transitively matched violation identifies a respective first violation representing an initial occurrence of a coding defect in the code base and a respective second violation representing a last occurrence of the coding defect in the code base. |
| US09507588B2 |
Information terminal, information presentation method for an information terminal, and information presentation program
[Object] To enable a user to simply and easily confirm update information of a plurality of pieces of content data handled by a plurality of various application programs without any troublesome operation. [Solving Means] A plurality of update information display cards (51) are aligned and displayed on a display screen (50). The update information display cards (51) displayed on the display screen (50) are associated with different pieces of content data, and update information of the content data is individually arranged on the corresponding update information display card (51). Moreover, the update information display cards (51) on which the update information of the different types of content data are arranged are aligned and displayed on the display screen (50) in a chronological order of the updates of the content data. |
| US09507587B2 |
Application-centric resources and connectivity configuration
In various exemplary embodiments, a system and associated method to provide application-centric resource management of a plurality of functional units in an enterprise environment is disclosed. The system, in an exemplary embodiment, comprises a deploy service module to determine whether one or more of the plurality of functional units within the enterprise environment is added or removed, an information model repository to provide information related to the plurality of functional units, a functional unit container to store a listing of resource services related to the plurality of functional units, and a managed resources container to associate each of the plurality of functional units with one or more development components in the enterprise environment. A user-interface is configured to display non-technical management information relating to each of the plurality of functional units. |
| US09507582B2 |
Vertically integrated continuous delivery of an application
Embodiments are directed towards managing application delivery over a network. Change information that corresponds to changes to an application may be provided to a delivery pipeline. The change information may be verified in part based on a static analysis of the content of the change information, compiling, and unit testing. Reviewers may be notified to approve the change information. A version of the application that includes the change information may be generated. Acceptance testing may be performed that includes provisioning computing resources in an acceptance computing environment. And, deploying a version of application that includes the change information into the acceptance computing environment. If the acceptance testing passes, a shipping operation may be enabled pausing the delivery pipeline until an authorized user activates the shipping operation restarting the delivery pipeline and deploying the application to one or more computing environments. |
| US09507576B2 |
Optimizing if statements in computer programming
A method for optimizing if statements in a program includes obtaining, by a processing device, for each of conditional expressions of a plurality of if statements in the program, a set of conditional expressions having an inclusion relation; computing, for each of the set, a position with low execution frequency in the program as a move destination of a conditional expression having an inclusion relation, using information of the set in which the conditional expression is included; and moving the conditional expression to the computed move destination of the conditional expression. |
| US09507575B2 |
State recovery methods and apparatus for computing platforms
State recovery methods and apparatus for computing platforms are disclosed. An example method includes inserting a first instruction into optimized code to cause a first portion of a register in a first state to be saved to memory before execution of a region of the optimized code; and maintaining a value indicative of a manner in which a second portion of the register in the first state is to be restored in connection with a state recovery from the optimized code. |
| US09507570B2 |
Method and program for creating applications by using a logic table
The disclosed logic tables include a truth table, an answer table and a state table. The logic tables enable integration of conditional logic, complex situational judging, and state handling using an elegant, visual set of tools with a consistent graphical user interface. The user is able to create logical interactions between objects which would otherwise require the use of a complex computer programming language. |
| US09507565B1 |
Programmable device implementing fixed and floating point functionality in a mixed architecture
Configurable specialized processing blocks, such as DSP blocks, are described that implement fixed and floating-point functionality in a single mixed architecture on a programmable device. The described architecture reduces the need to construct floating-point functions outside the configurable specialized processing block, thereby minimizing hardware cost and area. The disclosed architecture also introduces pipelining into the DSP block in order to ensure the floating-point multiplication and addition functions remain in synchronicity, thereby increasing the maximum frequency at which the DSP block can operate. Moreover, the disclosed architecture includes logic circuitry to support floating-point exception handling. |
| US09507560B2 |
Device playback failure recovery and redistribution
Systems and methods are provided for audio device playback failure recovery and redistribution. The systems and methods may be configured to cause a plurality of playback devices to render audio content in a synchronized manner, detect a failure of a first playback device of the plurality of playback devices, determine a playback responsibility of the first playback device, and cause an adjustment of the rendering of the audio content by at least a second playback device of the plurality of playback devices. The systems and methods may further be configured to detect an addition of a new playback device to the plurality of playback devices, determine a playback responsibility of the new playback device for rendering the audio content, and cause an adjustment of the rendering of the audio content by at least a one playback device from the plurality of playback devices. |
| US09507559B2 |
Audio outputting apparatus, control method thereof and audio outputting system
An audio outputting apparatus, controlling method thereof, and audio outputting system are provided. The controlling method of an audio outputting apparatus that outputs multi channel audio with at least one other audio outputting apparatus includes: receiving profile information representing audio characteristics from the at least one other audio outputting apparatus; determining whether or not the received profile information is the same as pre-stored profile information of the audio outputting apparatus; and in response to the received profile information being different from the pre-stored profile information, re-configuring the pre-stored profile information based on the received profile information according to pre-set conditions. |
| US09507558B2 |
Systems and methods for shared display in a hybrid environment
Embodiments operating shared peripherals in a hybrid computing system are described. Embodiments control one or more shared peripheral devices variously between a primary system and a secondary system via one or more communication links, where the secondary system is detachable from the primary system and operates as an independent computing device in the disconnected state, while operating as a display device in the connected state. |
| US09507557B2 |
Display device and display method
In first and second display devices (10, 20) both during pause drive (intermittent drive), an instantaneous increase in consumption power is suppressed by means of a configuration to perform control such that the scanning period in one of the two display panels is inserted during the scanning-stopped period in the other display panel, namely during the drive operation (for writing into the pixel circuit) of one of the two display panels, the drive operation (for writing) of the other display panel is not performed. Accordingly, even when a limit value of a current supply capability of a battery is low, the display device can be driven, so that a battery service life is prolonged and the operable time of a portable terminal (100) at the time of driving by the battery is increased. |
| US09507556B2 |
Server, print job control method for the same, and recording medium
A server includes a spooler which puts one or more jobs connected to one or more users in a spool queue; a user information receiver which receives from a printing apparatus, user information of a user who is logged on to the printing apparatus; a job search portion which finds one or more jobs connected to the logon user among the one or more jobs waiting in the spool queue, by using the user information received by the user information receiver; and a controller which controls such that the most recent job among the one or more jobs found by the job search portion is transferred to the printing apparatus and further controls, on the basis of one or both of: the job title of the most recent job; and the spool time the most recent job is put into the spool queue. |
| US09507553B2 |
Image forming apparatus, image forming control apparatus, image forming system and image forming control program
The image forming control apparatus is provided with: a receiving section that receives a print job including image data and job setting data; a control section that parses the print job inputted by the receiving section from an external section and controls the image forming section to implement the image forming operation based on the job setting data. Herein, the control section separates a separately-setup character string, which represents a specific setting being different from an original setting established for the setting item included in the job setting data, from a setting character string currently set in the setting item, and handles the job setting data so that the job setting data includes both the setting item represented by the separately-setup character string and the setting character string, so as to control the image forming section to implement the image forming operation and the paper sheet processing section to implement the paper sheet processing, based on the job setting data concerned. |
| US09507550B2 |
Image forming apparatus, image forming system, and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program
Provided is an image forming apparatus, including an image reading device, a display unit that displays operation information of a user, a wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a terminal of the user, and a unit that acquires terminal information of the terminal by the wireless communication unit, wherein when proximity of the terminal is detected by the wireless communication unit, operation information for transmitting image data read by the image reading device to the terminal is added to the display unit. |
| US09507547B1 |
Special processing indicators for print verification systems
Systems and methods are provided for print verification. One embodiment is a Print Verification System (PVS) that includes an imaging device which image pages of physical print media that were marked by a printer for a print job. The PVS also includes an interface that receives rasterized logical pages representing the pages of physical print media, and a controller that correlates images of the physical pages with the rasterized logical pages. The controller identifies discrepancies between images of physical pages and correlated rasterized logical pages. The controller also identifies a first mark on an image of a physical page that flags the page for special processing, identifies, in response to identifying the first mark, a second mark on the image that indicates a type of special processing for the page, and performs the indicated type of special processing upon the page at the PVS based on the second mark. |
| US09507540B1 |
Secure virtual machine memory allocation management via memory usage trust groups
Embodiments are disclosed for recycling memory among virtual machine instances in the same memory usage trust group. Memory scrubbing can be ordinarily performed to avoid data leakage between different customers. However, scrubbing can be inhibited when a given virtual machine reclaims memory previously released by another virtual machine in the same trust group. Further features, such as enabling and disabling trust groups can be supported. Control of the features can be accomplished via API calls as part of a web service. |
| US09507537B2 |
Writing data in a distributed data storage system
Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving a write request that includes data and a client address at which to store the data. The data is segmented into the one or more storage units. A storage unit identifier for each of the one or more storage units is computed that uniquely identifies content of a storage unit. A mapping between each storage unit identifier to a block server is determined. For each of the one or more storage units, the storage unit and the corresponding storage unit identifier is sent to a block server. The block server stores the storage unit and information on where the storage unit is stored on the block server for the storage unit identifier. Multiple client addresses associated with a storage unit with the same storage unit identifier are mapped to a single storage unit. |
| US09507534B2 |
Home agent multi-level NVM memory architecture
Systems and methods to implement a multi-level memory system having a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory are implemented. A home agent may control memory access to both a volatile main memory and a non-volatile second level memory. The second level memory may be inclusive of the main memory. In an embodiment, the home agent may be configured to manage the memory system in a low power state. In a low power state, the volatile memory may be shut down and the non-volatile memory utilized as the only local memory. In an embodiment, the home agent may be configured to manage error recovery for the main memory by recovering the data saved locally in the second level memory. In an embodiment, multiple cores may access the second level memory. |
| US09507532B1 |
Migrating data in a storage array that includes a plurality of storage devices and a plurality of write buffer devices
Migrating data in a storage array that includes a plurality of storage devices and a plurality of write buffer devices, including: detecting, by the storage array, an occurrence of a write buffer device evacuation event associated with one or more source write buffer devices; responsive to detecting the occurrence of the write buffer device evacuation event, determining, by the storage array, whether the storage array includes at least a predetermined amount of write buffer resources in addition to the one or more source write buffer devices; and responsive to determining that the storage array includes at least a predetermined amount of write buffer resources in addition to the one or more source write buffer devices, reducing, by the storage array, write access to the one or more source write buffer devices. |
| US09507530B2 |
Method of operating a flash memory system using a migration operation
A method of operating a memory system includes; storing data in a buffer region of the nonvolatile memory, later issuing a migration request directed to the data stored in the buffer region and executing a migration operation to move the data from buffer region to a main region of the nonvolatile memory device. Upon completion of the migration operation, marking a migration operation completion time, and after an initial verify shift (IVS) time has elapsed following the migration operation completion time, updating a mapping table associated with the data in view of the executed migration operation. |
| US09507529B2 |
Apparatus and method for routing information in a non-volatile memory-based storage device
Various systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for accessing a storage device are described. In certain example embodiments, an active/active fault-tolerant storage device comprising two or more controllers may be implemented. In one aspect, each controller may have two or more processing entities for distributing the processing of the I/O requests. In one embodiment, the configuration of the components, modules and the controller board may be arranged in a manner to enhance heat dissipation, reduce power consumption, spread the power and work load, and reduce latency. In one embodiment, each controller may be coupled to the non-volatile memory (NVM) blades comprising the non-volatile memory (NVM) storage medium. In one example implementation, a standardized protocol, such as the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express protocol may be used for communicating amongst the various components of the controller and also the NVM storage medium. |
| US09507524B1 |
In-band management using an intelligent adapter and methods thereof
Machine implemented method and system for in-band management is provided. The method includes generating a management command from a first adapter having a storage protocol controller; and using a transport driver at the first adapter for sending the management command to a second adapter via the port that is also used for sending any input/output requests to read and write information to and from a storage device, where the management command is in a same format as a write command block for writing information at the storage device. |
| US09507522B2 |
Virtual keyboard, electronic device using the same and input method
A keyboard includes a holographic film having a holographic information of a keyboard arrangement recorded on a surface thereof; a virtual keyboard generated from the holographic film; and a touch panel adjoining the holographic film, configured to detect an information corresponding to a position being touched thereon. The keyboard is of the advantage of multi-function, convenience and portability. An electronic device using the keyboard and an input method are also disclosed. |
| US09507521B2 |
Input apparatus, input mode switching method and computer apparatus
The present disclosure provides an input apparatus, which is coupled to a handheld electronic device. The input apparatus includes a touchpad and a processing unit. The touchpad includes a button region having a plurality of virtual buttons defined therein. The touchpad is used for sensing a touch gesture of a user over the button region and correspondingly generating a touch coordinate data and a touch pressure value. The processing unit is coupled to the touchpad. The processing unit determines whether to cause the handheld electronic device to enter a keyboard mode or a cursor control mode according to the touch pressure value. When the input apparatus operates in the keyboard mode, the processing unit outputs a button signal to the handheld electronic device. When the input apparatus operates in the cursor control mode, the processing unit outputs a cursor control signal to the handheld electronic device. |
| US09507520B2 |
Touch-based reorganization of page element
An application of a touch-based device provides a touch-based reorganization of a page element. The application determines a modification associated with a touch action and a page element in response to detecting the touch action on the page element. A control and a hint associated with the modification is displayed in proximity to the page element. The page element is reorganized based on the modification. |
| US09507519B2 |
Methods and apparatus for dynamically adapting a virtual keyboard
In one example embodiment, a mobile computing device displays at least part of an electronic form containing input objects to accept user input. A virtual keyboard module parses the form to discover attributes of the input objects and automatically determines whether the form includes a command button or other non-textual input object, based on results of the parsing. In response to discovering that the form includes a non-textual input object, the virtual keyboard module automatically adds a corresponding non-textual virtual keyboard component to a virtual keyboard, and the virtual keyboard module displays the virtual keyboard with the added non-textual virtual keyboard component on the display of the mobile device. The added non-textual virtual keyboard component may be configured to allow a user to invoke, from the virtual keyboard, a function associated with the corresponding non-textual input object in the form. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US09507513B2 |
Displaced double tap gesture
On a computing device having a motion sensor interface, a first tap a first point is detected via the motion sensor interface. A second tap is detected via the motion sensor interface at a second point within a fixed time interval of detecting the first tap. In response to determining that the second point is inside a fixed radius of the first point, the first tap and the second tap are processed as an instance of a first gesture. Otherwise, in response to determining that the second point is outside the fixed radius of the first point, the first tap and the second tap are processed as an instance of a second gesture. |
| US09507512B1 |
Using gestures to deliver content to predefined destinations
Disclosed are various embodiments for using gestures to deliver content to predefined destinations. After a user designates a content item, a flick gesture is detected, where the flick gesture has a point of origin and crosses a trip line surrounding the point of origin. A destination associated with the flick gesture is identified from a plurality of predefined destinations. Each predefined destination is associated with a region in a predefined plurality of display regions. The content item is delivered to the determined destination. |
| US09507509B2 |
Changing of list views on mobile device
Various embodiments related to a hand-held mobile computing device are disclosed. One disclosed embodiment comprises a hand-held mobile computing device having a touch-sensitive display forming a surface of the hand-held mobile computing device configured to receive touch input. The hand-held mobile computing device further comprises a processor and memory comprising code executable by the processor to display a scrollable list of items in a first content viewing mode having a first set of content for each of the items in the scrollable list, to detect a dynamic multi-touch gesture over the scrollable list of items, and to change the scrollable list of items to a second content viewing mode responsive to detection of the dynamic multi-touch gesture, wherein the second content viewing mode comprises a second set of content for each item in the scrollable list of items. |
| US09507508B2 |
Apparatus and method for performing multi-tasking
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for performing multi-tasking, and more particularly to a multi-tasking performance apparatus and method which easily enable a shift between a plurality of applications being executed and a shift into an initial application. A currently operating application window is simultaneously displayed, with at least one executed application window by overlapping the executed application window on the currently operating application window according to a predetermined format. |
| US09507505B2 |
User interface to enable users to scroll through a large list of items
Techniques pertaining to efficient scrolling are disclosed. One of the features of the efficient scrolling is the enablement of a search right at an appropriate item in a large list of items, thus avoiding going through the long list and wandering back and forth around a desired item. According to one embodiment, an indexing display is used. The indexing display includes a list of indexes, each corresponding to a group of items that sharing one or more common characteristics (e.g., a character or a kind). The indexing display is allowed first to be scrolled for a desired index. Once the desired index is confirmed, searching for a desired item in the large list starts at an item indexed by the desired index. |
| US09507502B1 |
Configurable multidimensional placement dashboard
In one embodiment, a technique is provided for manipulating an object of a multidimensional (e.g., 2-D, 3-D, etc.) model within a modeling environment using a special placement dashboard. The placement dashboard operates as both as a control interface for manipulating the object in multidimensional space, and as a measurement interface for displaying measurements related to the manipulated object. While serving this dual role, the placement dashboard may selectively limit displayed interface elements, and limit manipulations that may be performed on the manipulated object based on the type of the manipulated object itself, and based on its interaction with one or more other objects of the multidimensional model. |
| US09507499B2 |
System for viewing image frames based on geographical location
Systems, methods, and computing devices are provided for viewing scene-granular video based on geographical location. The computing device may include a memory configured to store video and geographical coordinates at which the video was captured. The computing device may further include, a processor that is configured to execute a video path viewing program, and a display that is configured to display a graphical user interface of the video path viewing program. The graphical user interface may be configured to display a path graphic spatially representing the geographical coordinates along which the video was captured, a location selector that is selectively movable along the path graphic to a selected path location, and a video icon that is configured to display a preview of a portion of the video corresponding to the selected path location. |
| US09507497B2 |
In-vehicle apparatus and control method of in-vehicle apparatus
An in-vehicle apparatus and a control method of an in-vehicle apparatus, which is applied to a multimedia terminal having, for example, a function of navigation equipment and a function of video playback so as to improve usability to a user in a case of accepting an operation through a touch panel and a remote commander. A touch panel menu screen suitable for an operation through a touch panel and a remote commander menu screen suitable for an operation through a remote commander are switched to be displayed so as to accept an operation by a user. |
| US09507489B2 |
Remote editing of a user interface with validity confirmation
An edition control system includes a screen manager managing UI part information indicating a UI part displayable on a UI screen; a user information manager managing screen configuration information of the UI screen for each of users; an edition controller, when receiving a display request, generating screen information of the UI screen based on the UI part information and the screen configuration information corresponding to the user of the display request; a Web application controller generating Web screen information of a Web screen; and a Web browser displaying the Web screen based on the Web screen information. Further, upon acquiring the edition information from the Web application controller, the edition controller sets the screen configuration information of the UI screen based on the edition information in the user information manager. |
| US09507481B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining an invocation input based on cognitive load
A method comprising determining to provide a notification to a user, the notification being associated with notification content, determining a cognitive load associated with the notification content, and determining an invocation input associated with the notification based, at least in part on the cognitive load is disclosed. |
| US09507480B1 |
Interface optimization application
Disclosed are various embodiments for an interface optimization application. A user interface layout is matched with a known pattern. Based on the pattern, a template is selected. The template may be modified by a user. Transformations are applied to the layout such that the resulting layout embodies the template and any modifications. |
| US09507479B2 |
Display device with touch detection function and electronic unit
A display device with a touch detection function includes a display function layer, a plurality of touch detection electrodes arranged side by side to extend in a first direction, and a plurality of drive electrodes arranged side by side to extend in a second direction, electrostatic capacitance being formed at intersections of the touch detection electrodes and the drive electrodes. The plurality of drive electrodes extends to a first position or a second position outside of the first position, the first position being away from a center of an outermost touch detection electrode by a half length of an arrangement pitch of the touch detection electrodes, the outermost touch detection electrode being defined as outermost one of touch detection electrodes included in an effective display region of the display function layer, and an outer edge of the effective display region is located on or inside the first position. |
| US09507476B2 |
Touch panel and manufacturing method therefor
Disclosed herein is a touch panel including a glass cover, a light transmitting conductive film, a flexible circuit board, a light blocking print layer, and a colored print layer. |
| US09507467B2 |
Voltage difference-based capacitive touch detection device, capacitive touch detection method and capacitive touch screen panel, and display device with built-in capacitive touch screen panel
Provided is a new capacitive touch detection device, detection method, and touch screen panel for detecting a touch signal by detecting a voltage difference of a sensor pattern from a driving voltage applied by an auxiliary capacitor, and to a display device having a built-in capacitive touch screen. A capacitive touch detection device includes: a sensor pattern (10) forming a touch capacitance (Ct) in between a touch input device and the sensor pattern; an auxiliary capacitor (Caux) connected on one side to the sensor pattern (10) and having a driving voltage for touch detection applied to the other side thereof; a charging unit (12) for providing pre-charge signals to the touch capacitance (Ct) and the auxiliary capacitor (Caux); and a touch detection sensor (14) which is connected to the sensor pattern (10) and which detects a touch signal by detecting a voltage difference in the sensor pattern (10) when the touch capacitance (Ct) is added to the auxiliary capacitor (Caux) according to a touch of a touch input instrument. Effects of parasitic capacitance generated due to noise, coupling phenomena and other factors are minimized, to thus stably acquire touch signals. |
| US09507463B2 |
In-cell touch screen panel and display device
Embodiments of the present invention disclose an in-cell touch screen panel and a display device, at least one gate signal lines is used as a touch scanning line, a touch readout line is disposed between adjacent columns of pixel units in the array substrate, and a touch unit is disposed in a region defined by the touch scanning line and the touch readout line; each touch unit includes a light sensing sub-unit, a touch electrode and a touch signal control sub-unit; the light sensing sub-unit is connected with the touch signal control sub-unit through the touch electrode, and the control signal output from the light sensing sub-unit varies with the variation of external light and coupling capacitance of the touch electrode; the touch signal control sub-unit is connected with the touch scanning line and the touch readout line respectively, the touch signal control sub-unit outputs the touch sensing signal modulated by the control signal through the touch readout line upon the touch scanning line transferring electrical signals. Compared with a single mode capacitive touch screen panel, the in-cell touch screen panel disclosed in embodiments of the present invention can improve the touch sensitivity of the touch screen panel. |
| US09507462B2 |
Multi-dimensional image detection apparatus
According to the present invention, a multi-dimensional image detection apparatus includes a touch surface, at least one two-vision image sensing module located proximally to the touch surface, and a control module coupled to the image sensing module. The multiple-dimensional image detection apparatus can detect a foreign object's image with at least two different dimensional modes. A method of multiple-dimensional image detection is also disclosed by reading the image data acquired by the image sensing module and comparing with a pre-stored background data to determine detecting the foreign object under a predetermined dimensional mode. |
| US09507460B2 |
Touch sensing device, touch sensing circuit, data driving circuit, and display device driving method
The present disclosure provides a touch sensing device, a touch sensing circuit, a data driving circuit, and a display device driving method, which make it possible to activate different sensing areas according to a finger mode and a hover mode, and which activate as many sensing areas as possible simultaneously in a hover mode, which means sensing driving in the case of non-contact with regard to sensing areas, thereby enhancing sensing sensitivity, and improving sensing detection performance even in the hover mode. |
| US09507458B2 |
Display device and method of controlling the same
According to one embodiment, a display device comprises a plurality of pixel circuits arrayed two-dimensionally. Each of the pixel circuits comprises a display element and a pixel memory configured to store a signal to drive the display element. An X-directional driver and a Y-directional driver can select arbitrary pixel circuits and drive the pixel circuits. A touch panel controller converts a sensing output of a touch-type input panel to coordinate data. A display controller receives the coordinate data and partially rewrites the coordinate data in units of pixel circuits of the display device via the X-directional driver and the Y-directional driver. |
| US09507455B2 |
Portable multi-touch input device
A portable input device is described. The portable input device can wirelessly send control signals to an external circuit. The control signals can derive from touch or gestures applied to a touch sensitive surface. The control signals can also include a mouse click equivalent control signal generated by mechanical manipulation of the portable input device. |
| US09507454B1 |
Enhanced linearity of gestures on a touch-sensitive surface
A method includes scanning touch sensors to obtain sensor readings; performing jump detection on the sensor readings; and if a jump is detected, calculating at least one virtual position from the sensor readings using a distance to coordinates the precede those of the detected jump. |
| US09507453B2 |
Proximity detection device, method of detecting proximity and electronic apparatus
A proximity detection device includes a display unit which has a display image surface in which a plurality of pixel electrodes are arranged in a matrix shape and a proximity operation detecting unit in which a transparent electrode for proximity operation detection is arranged to form an operation surface at a position superposed on the display image surface and a conductive film pattern forming the transparent electrode has a pitch of a linear pattern which is equal to or smaller than an arrangement pitch in one direction of the pixel electrodes. |
| US09507450B2 |
Touch panel and method of manufacturing the touch panel
To prevent disconnection of a touch panel to which a three-dimensional shape has been imparted, the touch panel includes a first electrode layer that is formed upon a first base material sheet and includes material having flexibility. The first electrode layer has a first electrode part and a first mount part extending from the first electrode part. A first routing circuit layer is formed upon the first mount part. A second electrode layer is formed upon a second base material sheet and includes material which has flexibility. The second electrode layer has a second electrode part and a second mount part extending from the second electrode part. A second routing circuit layer is formed upon the second mount part. A first bonding layer bonds the first base material sheet to the second base material sheet. A second bonding layer bonds the second base material sheet to a protective layer. |
| US09507446B2 |
Electronic apparatus and control method therefor
An electronic apparatus and a control method are provided that are capable of reducing power consumption. The electronic apparatus having a normal mode in which first electric power is consumed and a power-saving mode in which second electric power lower than the first electric power is consumed includes a first sensor and a second sensor whose power consumption is lower than that of the first sensor. In the power-saving mode, supply of power to the first sensor is restricted, the second sensor is set to the power-saving mode, a trigger for restoring the power-saving mode to the normal mode is detected by using the second sensor set to the power-saving mode, and the power-saving mode is restored to the normal mode based on the detected trigger. |
| US09507440B2 |
Apparatus and method to detect coordinates in a pen-based display device
An apparatus to detect coordinates in a pen-based display device is provided. When an electronic pen is placed at a specific position on a display, an image of a pixel group corresponding to a specific position is captured through a camera, a reference point is detected in the pixel group by processing the captured image of the pixel group, values of a plurality of coordinate indications and a plurality of parity indications, it is determined whether an error has been detected by calculating a predetermined error detection formula using the determined values of the coordinate indications and the parity indications, and final coordinates of the electronic pen are determined by applying a predetermined coordinates calculation rule to the determined values of the coordinate indications and the parity indications, if no error has been detected in the determined values of the coordinate indications and the parity indications. |
| US09507439B2 |
Method of inputting user input by using mobile device, and mobile device using the method
Provided are a method of inputting a user input by using a mobile device and a mobile device using the method. The method of performing operations of the mobile device according to a plurality of input modes, the method being performed by the mobile device, includes operations of, determining whether the mobile device is placed on a surface, if the determining of whether the mobile device is placed on the surface indicates that the mobile device is placed on the surface, changing an input mode of the mobile device, and performing a preset operation that corresponds to the changed input mode. |
| US09507429B1 |
Obscure cameras as input
Various embodiments enable a user to provide an input to an application by covering or otherwise obscuring one or more cameras of a computing device in a predetermined sequence. For example, as content is displayed by a computing device, image information is captured with multiple cameras. Upon detecting a portion of a hand of a user, such as a finger, passing over two or more of the cameras, a sequence in which the hand passes over the cameras is compared to sequences stored by the computing device. In this example, each sequence stored by the computing device corresponds to an input to an application to launch the application, cause a function to be executed using the application, and the like. Accordingly, in response to the sequence matching one of the stored sequences, an input is provided to an application corresponding to the sequence. |
| US09507425B2 |
Apparatus and method for operating a user interface of a device
Certain aspects of an apparatus and a method for operating a user interface of a device may comprise a plurality of sensors coupled to a surface. The plurality of sensors may detect a movement of an object within a pre-defined distance from the surface. The one or more sensors may generate one or more signals in response to the detected movement. One or more processors that are communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors may generate a control signal corresponding to the one or more generated signals to operate the user interface of the device. |
| US09507424B2 |
User location-based display method and apparatus
A user location-based display method and apparatus are provided. The display method includes the steps of determining a location of a user relative to a display apparatus, configuring and displaying a screen based on the location of the user, selectively extracting user information based on the location of the user, and changing the displayed screen based on the extracted user information. As a result, a realistic interaction is possible between the display apparatus and the user, and the user is provided with contents in a very effective manner. The user location-based display apparatus includes a location recognizing unit which determines a location of a user relative to the display apparatus. A control unit causes a screen to be configured and displayed based on the location of the user; causes user information to be selectively extracted based on the location of the user, and is configured to cause a displayed screen to be changed based on the extracted user information. |
| US09507420B2 |
System and method for providing haptic feedback to assist in capturing images
Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing haptic feedback to assist in capturing images are presented. In some embodiments, a method for providing haptic feedback to assist in capturing images includes obtaining, via an image capture device, an ambient light measurement of an environment in which the image capture device is present. The method further includes detecting, via the image capture device, one or more objects within one or more image frames captured by the image capture device. The method also includes changing, via the image capture device, a manner in which haptic feedback is provided to a user of the image capture device, based at least in part on the obtained ambient light measurement and the detected one or more objects. |
| US09507419B2 |
Display device generating tactile feedback and method for controlling the same
A method for controlling a display device according to an embodiment of the specification may include displaying a digital image including a first region to which a first tactile feedback is allocated, detecting a control input applied to the first region of the digital image, determining whether the first region of the digital image is smaller than a size threshold, zooming in on the first region to which the first tactile feedback is allocated to a size larger than the size threshold with a first magnification when the first region is smaller than the size threshold, and generating the first tactile feedback in the zoomed in on first region. |
| US09507417B2 |
Systems and methods for implementing head tracking based graphical user interfaces (GUI) that incorporate gesture reactive interface objects
Embodiments in accordance with this invention disclose systems and methods for implementing head tracking based graphical user interfaces that incorporate gesture reactive interface objects. The disclosed embodiments perform a method in which a GUI includes interface objects is rendered and displayed. Image data of an interaction zone is captured. A targeting gestured targeting a targeted interface object is detected in the captured image data and a set of 3D head interaction gestures are enabled. Additional image data is captured. Motion of at least a portion of a human head is detected and one of the 3D head interactions is identified. The rendering of the interface is modified in response to the detection of one of the 3D head interactions and the modified interface is displayed. |
| US09507416B2 |
Providing a corrected view based on the position of a user with respect to a mobile platform
A mobile platform displays a corrected view of an image and/or augmented reality (AR) data based on the position of the user with respect to the mobile platform. The corrected view is produced by determining a position of the user with respect to the mobile platform using an image of the user from a backward facing camera. The display information is provided in the form of an image or video frame of the environment captured with a forward facing camera or AR data. The position of the user with respect to the mobile platform is used to determine the portion of the display information to be displayed that is aligned with the line of sight between the user and the mobile platform so that the displayed information is aligned with the real world environment. |
| US09507411B2 |
Hand tracker for device with display
An apparatus for remote hand control of a computer device, the apparatus comprising: a hand tracker, configured to track movement of a hand of a user of the computer device, an image presenter, associated with the hand tracker, configured to present a first image representative of the hand and a second image to the user, and to move the first image in concert with the tracked movement, and a computer controller, associated with the image presenter and configured to control the computer device in accordance with an interaction between the first image and the second image, thereby allowing the user to control the computer device, by moving the hand for bringing the first image and the second image into the interaction. |
| US09507410B2 |
Decoupled selective implementation of entry and exit prediction for power gating processor components
Power gating logic detects a transition of a component of a processing device into an idle state. In response to detecting the transition, the entry/exit power gating logic selectively implements one or more entry prediction techniques for power gating the component based on estimates of reliability of the entry prediction techniques. The entry/exit power gating logic also selectively implements one or more exit prediction techniques for exiting the power gated state based on estimates of reliability of the exit prediction techniques. |
| US09507403B2 |
Power management using reward-based sleep state selection
Systems and methods may provide for conducting a reward determination for a plurality of sleep states to obtain a plurality of reward determinations with respect to a device. In addition, a sleep state may be selected for the device from the plurality of sleep states based at least in part on the plurality of reward determinations. In one example, false entry and missed opportunity probabilities may be determined for stochastic interrupts, wherein the reward determination is conducted based at least in part on the false entry and missed opportunity probabilities. |
| US09507402B2 |
Monitoring transaction requests using a policy engine within a storage drive driver to change power capability and latency settings for a storage drive
With embodiments of the invention, a more robust solution is provided using a storage driver that may already be used for the platforms operating system. This is efficient because the storage driver typically already monitors storage drive access requests, and thus knows when traffic is outstanding (performance may be critical) or when it's not outstanding (and power may be saved). |
| US09507399B2 |
Accelerometer-controlled master power switch for electronic devices
An accelerometer or other motion sensor is used to provide power to an entire processor system such that the processor does not need to be powered to process the motion signals for initial power-on control. After the processor system is powered on, the processor system may receive and process motion signals as normal, including, for example, performing various power-control functions such as power-down of certain components or the entire system upon detection of a lack of motion for a predetermined amount of time. |
| US09507396B2 |
Power control device for processor
A processor has: a power table including a plurality of power control registers each rewritably storing power control information; a condition determiner for rewritably storing plurality of operating conditions (e.g., a comparison address to be compared with the program counter) and determining which one of the plurality of operating conditions is satisfied by a current operation of the processor so as to supply an index signal to select one of the plurality of power control registers based on the determination; and a voltage/clock controller for controlling the power consumption in a control object circuit block according to the power control information in one of the power control registers that is selected by the index signal. |
| US09507395B2 |
Electronic apparatus including DC-DC converters
An electronic apparatus includes a first DC-DC converter configured to generate a first direct-current power supply voltage based on an input direct-current voltage, a second DC-DC converter configured to generate a second direct-current power supply voltage based on the input direct-current voltage, a first circuit configured to operate with the first direct-current power supply voltage to perform a first process, a second circuit configured to operate with the second direct-current power supply voltage to perform a second process whose load is able to be reduced by the first process, and a control circuit configured to change, in response to the input direct-current voltage, a ratio between a volume of processing of the first process and a volume of processing of the second process. |
| US09507394B2 |
Integrated circuit with internal supply override
A monolithically integrated circuit with one or more supply overrides without need of an override control pin to the IC is presented. The internal circuitry to control such an override is presented and various override conditions are also presented. |
| US09507393B2 |
Dynamic surface area expansion in a rear door heat exchanger
A method comprising flowing a liquid through supply pipe couplings to a fin tube assembly of an air-to-liquid heat exchanger and through the fin tube assembly to return pipe couplings, wherein the fin tube assembly forms a central air flow pathway. The method further comprises passing air through components within a rack secured to the rear door heat exchanger and through the fin tube assembly and detecting an operating condition within the rack. The method then automatically moves the fin tube assembly from a retracted position to an extended position in response to the operating condition, wherein the retracted position directs substantially all of the air to exit the rack through the central air flow pathway, and wherein the extended position allows the air to exit through the central air flow pathway and also through first and second side air flow pathways. |
| US09507390B2 |
Magnetic field shielding sheet for digitizer, manufacturing method thereof, and portable terminal device using same
Provided is a magnetic field shield sheet for a digitizer, which blocks an effect of a magnetic field generated from various components of a main body of the portable terminal device and at the same time improves the sensitivity of an electronic pen when a digitizer feature is implemented in the portable terminal device, while minimizing an influence upon a geomagnetic sensor. The magnetic field shield sheet includes: at least one layer thin magnetic sheet made of a nanocrystalline alloy and flake-treated so as to be separated into a plurality of fine pieces; a protective film that is adhered on one surface of the thin magnetic sheet via a first adhesive layer provided on one side of the protective film; and a double-sided tape that is adhered on the other surface of the thin magnetic sheet via a second adhesive layer provided on one side of the double-sided adhesive tape. |
| US09507387B2 |
Pivot mechanism of foldable electronic device
A pivot mechanism rotatably coupes a cover to a base of a foldable electronic device. The pivot mechanism includes a connector, a first rotation assembly, and a second rotation assembly. The first rotation assembly is rotatably coupled to the base and fixedly attached to the connector. The second rotation assembly is fixedly coupled to the cover and rotatably coupled to the connector. The first rotation assembly rotates relative to the base and the second rotation assembly remains fixed relative to the connector as the cover is rotated open to a first angle. The second rotation assembly rotates relative to the connector as the cover is rotated further to a second angle. |
| US09507380B2 |
Assembly for attaching a lens to a housing
The present invention provides an assembly for attaching a lens to a housing of a device. The assembly includes a housing having a front opening, and a front edge which extends at least partially around the front opening, and a circuit substrate coupled to the housing. The assembly further includes one or more end caps coupled to the circuit substrate, the one or more end caps each having a front facing surface, where each end cap extends at least partially into the space between the circuit substrate and the front edge of the housing. A lens is coupled to the housing at the front edge and the front facing surface of the end cap. |
| US09507376B2 |
Overlapping displays
An apparatus including a first electrical display; and a second electrical display movably connected to the first electrical display between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration the first and second electrical displays generally face each other. In the second configuration the first and second electrical displays do not generally face each other and are viewable from a same direction. The first and second electrical displays are sized and shaped such that in the first configuration a portion of the second electrical display is visible. |
| US09507375B2 |
Display apparatus and method for recognizing location
Provided are a display apparatus and method for recognizing locations. The display apparatus recognizes a location, and communicates with an external device having a tag reader. The display apparatus includes a display unit; a plurality of tags disposed on the display unit, each tag having a different identification (ID); a location information storage unit in which location information of each tag is stored; and a control unit which determines a location of the external device by comparing the ID with the location information stored in the location information storage unit, if the tag ID recognized by the external device is received from the external device. |
| US09507374B1 |
Selecting most compatible synchronization strategy to synchronize data streams generated by two devices
In an embodiment, a session associated with a first hardware device that sends or receives a first data stream and a second hardware device that sends or receives a second data stream may be provided. The session may be used to access information related to the first hardware device and the second hardware device. The accessed information may be used to identify a strategy from among a plurality of strategies for synchronizing either the first data stream and the second data stream or the first hardware device and the second hardware device. The identified strategy may be applied to synchronize either the first data stream and the second data stream or the first hardware device and the second hardware device. |
| US09507373B2 |
Oscillator circuit and method of generating a clock signal
An oscillator circuit of the type comprising a flip-flop for generating a clock signal and two comparators for comparing a reference voltage with the voltage across a first capacitor which is charged during a first cycle of the clock signal and the voltage across a second capacitor which is charged during a second cycle of a clock signal provides a means for removing the effects of any offset in either comparator. This is achieved by reversing the inputs of the comparators for each cycle of the output frequency. Thus an offset in a comparator which would increase the clock period on one cycle will reduce the period of the next cycle by the same amount. As a net result, the period of time over two clock periods will stay constant regardless of any offset drift in a comparator. |
| US09507369B2 |
Dynamically adjusting supply voltage based on monitored chip temperature
In an embodiment, a method includes monitoring a temperature of a semiconductor chip and adjusting a supply voltage to the semiconductor chip based on the monitored temperature. The temperature may be monitored by a temperature sensor located on-chip or off-chip. Adjusting the supply voltage includes increasing the supply voltage as a function of the monitored temperature decreasing. The increase to the supply voltage occurs only if the monitored temperature is below a threshold temperature. The supply voltage adjustment is determined by a linear relationship having a negative slope with temperature. |
| US09507367B2 |
Method and system for dynamic stochastic optimal electric power flow control
A dynamic stochastic optimal power flow (DSOPF) control system is described for performing multi-objective optimal control capability in complex electrical power systems. The DSOPF system and method replaces the traditional adaptive critic designs (ACDs) and secondary voltage control, and provides a coordinated AC power flow control solution to the smart grid operation in an environment with high short-term uncertainty and variability. The DSOPF system and method is used to provide nonlinear optimal control, where the control objective is explicitly formulated to incorporate power system economy, stability and security considerations. The system and method dynamically drives a power system to its optimal operating point by continuously adjusting the steady-state set points sent by a traditional optimal power flow algorithm. |
| US09507366B2 |
Power supply control device
An object is to reduce standby power in a data processing device, without loss of convenience, in a structure in which a power supply control device includes the data processing device. In a structure of a power supply control device which supplies power to an external device using a main switch, a data processing device is provided in the power supply control device to control the main switch; a sub-switch supplying power to the data processing device is provided; and a volatile memory unit and a nonvolatile memory unit are provided in the data processing device. Further, the sub-switch is off in a period in which data is stored in the nonvolatile memory unit of the data processing device, so that power supply to the data processing device is intermittently stopped. |
| US09507363B2 |
Systems, methods and apparatus for encouraging energy conscious behavior based on aggregated third party energy consumption
Accessing an energy management policy for a plurality of devices is described, wherein the devices are coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the devices is monitored. An energy usage rule and energy usage is then compared. The energy management policy and energy usage is also compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with the energy usage rule associated with the devices and the energy management policy, thereby enabling efficient energy management. |
| US09507360B2 |
Mine power management system
A mine power management system includes: a first power line provided at an ascent and configured to exchange electric power with an ascending vehicle traveling on the ascent; a second power line provided at a descent and configured to exchange electric power with a descending vehicle traveling on the descent; and a power supply and storage apparatus configured to exchange electric power at least between the first power line and the second power line. |
| US09507355B2 |
Addressing method for a lighting means
The invention relates to an LED illumination system (BA), with at least one lighting means, the lighting means being controlled by at least one operating device (1, 1′, 1″ . . . ) according to commands of a central control unit (12), the operating devices (1, 1′, 1″ . . . ) being supplied with a voltage by the central control unit (12), and the operating devices (1, 1′, 1″ . . . ) having an address (A), the address (A) to be assigned to the operating device (1, 1′, 1″ . . . ) is associated on the basis of a temporally defined load behavior of the operating device (1, 1′, 1″ . . . ). |
| US09507351B2 |
System and method for reducing flow perturbations and improving the accuracy of a rate of decay measurement in a mass flow controller
A mass flow controller includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a conduit defining a flow path along which the fluid flows through the mass flow controller. The mass flow controller includes an inlet block having an inlet aperture, an inlet channel fluidly coupled to the conduit, and one or more restrictors positioned along the flow path between the inlet aperture and inlet channel to minimize flow perturbations when a rate of decay measurement is taken or when flow the amount of pressure supplied to the valve inlet is otherwise interrupted. |
| US09507350B2 |
Device and method for controlling a fluid actuator
A hydraulic actuator control system for controlling the motion of a master actuator and at least one slave actuator may include an external supervisory computer for sending command signals. A hydraulic control system may be connected to the master actuator and the supervisory computer. The hydraulic control system may include a microprocessor and a master hydraulic control valve for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid to the master actuator based on the command signals. The hydraulic actuator control system may include at least one slave actuator having at least one slave sensor connected to the microprocessor and having at least one slave control valve for controlling the flow of pressurized fluid to the slave actuator. The slave control valve and the slave sensor may be controlled by the microprocessor. |
| US09507347B1 |
Vision-based indicator signal detection using spatiotemporal filtering
An autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an active turn signal indicator on another vehicle. An image-capture device of the autonomous vehicle captures an image of a field of view of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle captures the image with a short exposure to emphasize objects having brightness above a threshold. Additionally, a bounding area for a second vehicle located within the image is determined. The autonomous vehicle identifies a group of pixels within the bounding area based on a first color of the group of pixels. The autonomous vehicle also calculates an oscillation of an intensity of the group of pixels. Based on the oscillation of the intensity, the autonomous vehicle determines a likelihood that the second vehicle has a first active turn signal. Additionally, the autonomous vehicle is controlled based at least on the likelihood that the second vehicle has a first active turn signal. |
| US09507346B1 |
Teleoperation system and method for trajectory modification of autonomous vehicles
Various embodiments relate generally to autonomous vehicles and associated mechanical, electrical and electronic hardware, computer software and systems, and wired and wireless network communications to provide an autonomous vehicle fleet as a service. More specifically, systems, devices, and methods are configured to initiate modification of trajectories to influence navigation of autonomous vehicles. In particular, a method may include receiving a teleoperation message via a communication link from an autonomous vehicle, detecting data from the teleoperation message specifying an event associated with the autonomous vehicle, identifying one or more courses of action to perform responsive to detecting the data specifying the event, and generating visualization data to present information associated with the event to a display of a teleoperator computing device. |
| US09507345B2 |
Vehicle control system and method
A vehicle control system and method employs a sensing system and a controller. The sensing system is disposed on a host vehicle and configured to sense a visual condition of a driver of the host vehicle. The controller is configured to control an autonomous vehicle control system on board the host vehicle to stop the host vehicle at a stopping location based on the visual condition and at least one point of interest external to the host vehicle. |
| US09507343B2 |
Navigation device and method of notifying service life of component
A component service life notifying device configured to notify, beforehand, a service life of a component is provided to prevent the service life of the component from terminating on the sea. The navigation device (component service life notifying device) includes a route setting module, a navigation time calculating module, a service life acquiring module, and a notifying module. The route setting module sets a route for navigation. The navigation time calculating module calculates a scheduled navigation time period of the route. The service life acquiring module acquires an estimated service life of the component. A comparing module outputs a comparison result between the scheduled navigation time period to a predetermined destination of the route set by the route setting module and the estimated remaining service life. The notifying module notifies a situation that the comparison result outputted from the comparing module indicates that the estimated remaining service life is shorter than the scheduled navigation time period when the situation occurs. |
| US09507341B2 |
Sibling lot processing
A supply chain management system for controlling component processes includes a computer device that is adapted to: detect a plurality of component processes; create a relative value of each one of the plurality of component processes; prioritize each one of the plurality of component processes according to sibling relationships; and control a flow of the plurality of component processes in a manufacturing line based on the prioritizing. |
| US09507340B2 |
Tool path part program modification system of NC machine tool
A tool path part program modification system of an NC machine tool according to an aspect of the present disclosure, includes: a human-machine interface unit which receives a tool path part program having one or more processing blocks; an NC kernel unit which interprets the part program inputted to the human-machine interface unit for each processing block, and generates each processing block information; a tool path modification module unit which sequentially calls the processing block information interpreted by the NC kernel unit, and modifies a consecutive rapid transfer processing block group such that tool paths are reduced, when the consecutive rapid transfer processing block group is present in which the predetermined reference number or more of processing blocks including rapid transfer commands are consecutively included; and a simulator unit which simulates the part program for each processing block interpreted by the NC kernel unit. |
| US09507339B2 |
Display device, display method, program, virtual mechanism library, and computer readable recording medium
There is provided a display device which can make the user understand a motion of a control target device without preparing a three-dimensional model faithfully reproducing an outer view of each control target device. A PC (10) as the display device presents options of a virtual mechanism, and accepts a selection thereof. The virtual mechanism has a structure in which a plurality of mechanism elements are combined having interlocking relationships, and includes an abstracted mode not imitating a mode of a specific control target device. The options of the virtual mechanism include a plurality of virtual mechanisms which are mutually different in kind of the mechanism element or in form of the interlocking relationship among the mechanism elements. Using command values or actual measured values of a sequence of positions as execution results of a control program, the PC (10) displays on a screen a moving image showing a state of the selected virtual mechanism in every period when the command value is inputted into the control target device or in a specified period among the periods. |
| US09507337B2 |
Numerical control device
To execute machining for a front surface while rotating a work and, at the same time, apply machining to an eccentric position on an end face, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an NC device includes an arc-superimposition-interpolation control unit configured to rotate a work rotating shaft based on a command of a base axis program for controlling rotation of the work rotating shaft while performing front surface machining using a first cutter holder and, at the same time, subject a second cutter holder to position control on a second machining route obtained by superimposing the rotation of the work rotating shaft on a first machining route based on a command of a superimposition axis program for performing position control for the second cutter holder. |
| US09507335B2 |
Remote barrier operator command and status device and operation
The present disclosure provides a barrier operator system in which a remotely located transceiver type controller is in wireless communication with a transceiver type adapter connected to a barrier operator, and in electronic communication with the barrier operator's microcontroller. The controller is operable to wirelessly transmit door operator status inquiries to the adapter. This may be effected automatically in connection with the transmission and receipt by the adapter of door toggle commands or separate and apart from same. The status information is wirelessly transmitted by the adapter in broadcast form without source or destination address to the remote device in a signal that is non-addressed broadcast door operator (and, indirectly, door) status information by relying upon the receipt of the message by the remote within the specific time limit of the reception window of the remote. |
| US09507333B2 |
Method of predicting the energy consumption of a building
Disclosed is a method for forecasting the energy consumption of a building, taking into account the heat exchanges from received solar radiation and/or heat convection and/or conduction between the building and the outside environment based on a physical model. The method includes a learning step to deduce the value of the parameters of the physical model based on previous measurements performed on the building. |
| US09507329B2 |
Apparatus and methods for controlled switching of electronic access clients without requiring network access
Methods and apparatus for providing controlled switching of electronic access control clients without requiring network access are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a method for swapping of subscriptions and/or profiles for electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs) without network supervision that prevents possibly malicious high frequency switching is disclosed. The disclosed embodiments offer reasonable management capabilities for network operators, without compromising the flexibility of eSIM operation. |
| US09507328B2 |
Processing chamber allocation setting device and processing chamber allocation setting program
Provided is a method that may quickly and simply select the allocation of the type of wafers to the processing chamber having a higher productivity in a semiconductor processing device in which a plurality of conveyance robots is disposed in a conveyance mechanism to which a processing chamber is connected and an object to be processed is delivered between the plurality of conveyance robots, when processings are performed on a plurality of types of wafers in parallel. From the information on the arrangement of the processing chambers of the semiconductor processing device and input type of wafers to be processed, the processing chamber allocation candidate is comprehensively generated and a simulation that manufactures all processing targets for each of the processing chamber allocation candidates is performed to calculate a productivity and the candidates are displayed in the order from a higher productivity to support the adoption of a user. |
| US09507324B2 |
Smart watch
A smart watch is provided, which is used for being worn on a wrist part and includes a main body part, wherein the main body part includes a main display screen used for displaying an operation interface, an auxiliary display screen used for displaying time and a connection display part connected with the main display screen and the auxiliary display screen, the main display screen and the auxiliary display screen are both rigid, and the connection display part is flexible, such that after the smart watch is worn on the wrist part, an angle may be formed between the display surface of the main display screen and the display surface of the auxiliary display screen. The smart watch is convenient for a user to read time, which provides a new choice for users and meets the demand of market diversification. |
| US09507319B2 |
Flow control diverter valve
A method of drilling a well and installing a liner includes assembling concentric inner and outer strings of tubulars. A drill bit is located at the lower end of the inner string and a liner with a liner hanger makes up part of the outer string. The inner and outer strings may be rotated in unison to drill the well. A valve is located upstream of a liner hanger control tool used to release and set the liner hanger in the drill string. The valve comprises a ported sleeve that slides relative to a ported housing to meter flow from the interior of the drill string to the annular space. The redirected flow maintains a minimum flow rate in the annular space to prevent cuttings from settling on the control tool. A portion of the valve can further be used with a dart to manipulate downstream equipment. |
| US09507313B2 |
Image forming apparatus with removable unit and a connectable device to connect to the removable unit
An image forming apparatus includes a removable unit to be removably installed in the image forming apparatus, having a unit-side opening, a connectable device having an apparatus-side opening to be connected to the unit-side opening to send developer from one of the removable unit and the connectable device to the other, a receptacle disposed below the unit-side opening and the apparatus-side opening to receive and store developer dropping from above, and a drawer unit to be retractably drawn out from the image forming apparatus. The receptacle is united with the drawer unit to be drawn out from the image forming apparatus together with the drawer unit. |
| US09507311B2 |
Image forming apparatus and cleaning method
There is provided an image forming apparatus including a paper feed tray configured to accommodate at least one sheet, a paper feed roller configured to send the sheet from the paper feed tray, and a cleaning member at the paper feed tray, the cleaning member being configured to clean a surface of the paper feed roller. The paper feed tray is movable between a paper feeding position from which the paper feed roller sends the sheet and a cleaning position at which the paper feed roller comes into contact with the cleaning member. |
| US09507309B2 |
Image forming apparatus
There is provided an image forming apparatus including a casing which includes one side wall extending in a vertical direction and has a first opening; and a discharge portion which receives a recording medium having a developer image formed thereon, and a cassette which accommodates recording media and is removably mounted to the casing. The casing further includes a tray which is disposed near the one side wall and receives a recording medium to be transported into the casing through the first opening. The tray is rotatable between a first position where the tray is bent so as to cover at least part of the one side wall and the discharge portion and a second position where the tray extends so as to be separated from the one side wall and receives a recording medium to be supplied into the casing through the first opening. |
| US09507307B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form a toner image on a sheet, a fixing unit configured to fix the toner image on the sheet, a double-sided conveyance path along which the sheet is conveyed for double-sided printing, and a control unit configured to control conveyance of the sheet, allowing the sheet to be stopped at a first standby position which is more downstream than the fixing unit in a sheet conveyance direction on the double-sided conveyance path and a second standby position which is more downstream than the first standby position, and changing stopping time for which the sheet is stopped at the first standby position and stopping time for which the sheet is stopped at the second standby position according to a material of the sheet. |
| US09507306B2 |
Fixing device with a temperature detector adjacent an easily deformable location and image forming apparatus including same
A fixing device for fixing an unfixed image onto a recording medium includes a fixing belt, a nip forming member, an opposing rotary member, a heater, and a temperature detector. The fixing belt is formed into a loop to move endlessly and fix the unfixed image on the recording medium. The nip forming member is disposed inside the loop formed by the fixing belt. The opposing rotary member contacts the nip forming member via the fixing belt to form a nip portion therebetween while rotating. The heater heats the fixing belt at a place other than the nip portion. The temperature detector detects a temperature of the surface of the fixing belt. The temperature detector detects the temperature near a place of the fixing belt that easily deforms as the fixing belt is heated by the heater. |
| US09507305B2 |
Fixing device having nip pressure adjustment and image forming apparatus
When a roller faces a concave portion of an eccentric cam, a pressure roller is brought into press contact with a fixing roller at the spring pressure of a lower compression spring via a lever and an arm member. When the roller faces a maximum radius part, the pressure roller moves in a direction separating from the fixing roller via the lever and the arm member against the spring pressure of the lower compression spring. |
| US09507301B2 |
Heat transfer system for a fuser assembly
A fuser assembly which includes a heating member; a backup roll disposed proximate to the heating member; a heat transfer device selectively contacting the backup roll for transferring heat from the backup roll; and a positioning mechanism moving the heat transfer device between a first position in which the heat transfer device is engaged with the backup roll and a second position in which the heat transfer device is spaced apart from the backup roll. The positioning mechanism pivots the heat transfer device about a pivot axis when moving the heat transfer device and includes a pair of bell cranks to which the heat transfer device is coupled, a first coupling member coupled to one of the bell cranks and a second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member. Translation of the second coupling member causes the first coupling member to pivot which rotates the pair of bell cranks. |
| US09507300B2 |
Fixing device
A fixing device having: a heating unit; a first rotating member and rotating in a first rotational direction; a second rotating member contacting the first rotating member and thereby forming a nip through which a printing medium passes, wherein the second rotating member rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction; a reflective member provided around the first rotating member and having a reflection surface provided so as to face the first rotating member; and an inhibitory member inhibiting air in a space between the reflective member and the first rotating member from flowing out through a first gap between a downstream end of the reflective member in the first rotational direction and a closest portion of the first rotating member to the downstream end of the reflective member, wherein the inhibitory member overlaps with a part of the first gap. |
| US09507293B2 |
Image forming apparatus and image carrier unit
An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier that holds a developer image on a surface of the image carrier, a cleaning member that removes a remaining developer that remains on the surface of the image carrier after the developer image is transferred to a transfer target by contacting the surface of the image carrier, an accumulation part that accumulates the remaining developer removed by the cleaning member, a supply member that supplies the remaining developer accumulated in the accumulation part to the surface of the image carrier, a carrying mechanism that carries an excess developer toward an outside, the excess developer being defined as developer overflowing from the accumulation part. |
| US09507281B2 |
Organic photoconductor and electrophotographic apparatus and process cartridge including the organic photo conductor
An organic photoconductor including an electrically conductive substrate, a photosensitive layer disposed on the electrically conductive substrate, and a protection layer disposed on the photosensitive layer, wherein the protection layer includes a polymer composition and a plurality of electrically conductive metal oxide particles, and wherein the polymer composition is a product of a curing reaction with a multifunctional spherical dendrimer, a first multifunctional acryl compound having a urethane bond, and a second multifunctional acryl compound having a silicon-containing group and a fluorine-containing group. |
| US09507280B2 |
Printer
A printer includes: a mask; a cleaning section configured to perform cleaning of the mask by movement relative to the mask in a predetermined direction parallel with an under surface of the mask; a mask holding section capable of turning the mask about an axis perpendicular to the under surface of the mask while holding the mask; and a control section configured to perform a control such that the cleaning is performed on the mask placed in a predetermined position about the axis. |
| US09507276B2 |
Positioning device, control device and control method
The present invention relates to a positioning device, e.g. for use as a wafer stage, having a very stable temperature, a very low power consumption and a uniform temperature distribution. A long stroke stage (20) and a short stroke stage (50) are stacked upon each other. To initiate a movement of the long stroke stage (20) and the short stroke stage (50) in a desired movement direction (M1) the long stroke stage (20) is first moved in an opposite direction (M2) that is opposite to the desired movement direction (M1) and/or the short stroke stage (50) is first moved in the desired movement direction (M1) for a predetermined time interval and for a distance smaller than the distance (d) between a ferromagnetic center stroke element (52) and the closest one of two actuators (30, 40) in a stationary state of the long stroke stage (20). Subsequently, the long stroke stage (20) is moved in the desired movement direction (M1). |
| US09507274B2 |
Substrate holder and method of manufacturing a substrate holder
An object holder (100) for a lithographic apparatus has a main body (400) having a surface (400a). A plurality of burls (406) to support an object are formed on the surface or in apertures of a thin-film stack (410, 440, 450). At least one of the burls is formed by laser-sintering. At least one of the burls formed by laser-sintering may be a repair of a damaged burl previously formed by laser-sintering or another method. |
| US09507272B2 |
Apparatus and method of controlling chuck, and exposure apparatus and control method thereof
Exemplary embodiments of the invention disclose an exposure apparatus and a method of tuning parameters of a chuck, which may reduce a time taken to level the chuck by previously tuning parameters of the chuck. The method of tuning parameters of a chuck includes detecting a tilt component of the chuck, performing chuck tilt adjustment to minimize the tilt component of the chuck, and tuning the parameters of the chuck if a residual tilt component is present after performing the chuck tilt adjustment. |
| US09507271B1 |
System and method for manufacturing multiple light emitting diodes in parallel
System and method for manufacturing multiple light emitting diodes in parallel are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes providing an imaging writer system that includes a plurality of spatial light modulator (SLM) imaging units arranged in one or more parallel arrays, providing one or more substrates corresponding to multiple LEDs to be manufactured, receiving mask data to be written to the one or more substrates corresponding to the multiple LEDs, processing the mask data to form a plurality of partitioned mask data patterns corresponding to the plurality substrates of the multiple LEDs, assigning one or more SLM imaging units to handle each of the partitioned mask data pattern, and controlling the plurality of SLM imaging units to write the plurality of partitioned mask data patterns to the plurality substrates of the multiple LEDs in parallel. |
| US09507266B2 |
Systems and methods for implementing advanced single pass cleaning of a reimageable surface in a variable data digital lithographic printing device
A system and method are provided for enclosing a plurality of cleaning unit components in a moist cleaning unit environment, the plurality of cleaning unit components cooperating to employ a cleaner roller in an image forming device to facilitate effective cleaning of a reimageable surface in an image forming device using a proposed variable data digital lithographic image forming architecture. A range of solvents may be applied to a hard smooth high surface energy surface of the cleaner roll and a cleaning unit component internally positioned within the cleaning enclosure to clean the surface of the cleaner roll. Mechanical components are properly placed prior to the cleaner roll-reimageable surface nip to ensure that residual liquid on a surface of the cleaner roll is removed. |
| US09507265B2 |
Exposure apparatus, exposing method, method for manufacturing device, program, and recording medium
An exposure apparatus includes a liquid immersion member including a first member and a second member and configured to form a liquid immersion space of the liquid, a driving apparatus configured to move the second member with respect to the first member; and a controller configured to control the driving apparatus. The controller controls the driving apparatus so that a first operation of the second member in a first movement period of the substrate between exposure termination of a first shot region and exposure start of a second shot region is different from a second operation of the second member in a second movement period of the substrate between exposure termination of a third shot region and exposure start of a fourth shot region, the first and second shot regions being included in the same row, the third and fourth shot regions being arranged in different rows. |
| US09507264B2 |
Color filter and manufacturing method thereof
A color filter pattern including a plurality of color filters arranged in a pattern and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. By performing at least one two-stage exposure process to a color filter layer, the plurality of color filters are formed with a sharp profile. |
| US09507261B2 |
Photosensitive composition, protective film, and element having the protective film
A photosensitive composition, a protective film, and an element having the protective film are provided. The photosensitive composition includes a polysiloxane (A), an o-naphthoquinonediazidesulfonate (B), and a solvent (C). The polysiloxane (A) is obtained by polycondensing a mixture, wherein the mixture includes a silane monomer (a-1) represented by formula (1), a silane monomer (a-2) represented by formula (2), and a silicon-containing compound (a-3). The silicon-containing compound (a-3) is selected from the group consisting of a silane monomer represented by formula (3), a siloxane prepolymer, and a silica particle. The photosensitive composition can be made into a protective film with excellent chemical resistance. (R1O)3Si—R2—Si(OR3)3 formula (1) Si(R4)b(OR5)4−b formula (2) Si(R6)c(OR7)4−c formula (3) |
| US09507257B2 |
Method for manufacturing a color filter, color filter and solid-state imaging device
The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a color filter being capable of suppressing residue from being generated on a colored layer planarized by a planarization treatment, a color filter, and a solid-state imaging device. |
| US09507255B2 |
Methods of manufacturing integrated circuit devices by using photomask cleaning compositions
In a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit (IC) device, a photomask is wet-processed using a cleaning composition comprising an organic acid, an oxidizing agent, and deionized water (DIW). |
| US09507248B2 |
Two-beam interference apparatus and two-beam interference exposure system
A two-beam interference apparatus may include a wafer stage on which a wafer may be set, a beam splitter to split first laser light into second and third laser light having a beam intensity distribution elongated in a first direction within a surface of the wafer, and an optical system to guide the second and third laser light onto the wafer. The wafer is irradiated with the second laser light from a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the third laser light from a third direction perpendicular to the first direction but different from the second direction, to thereby cause interference of the second and third laser light on the wafer. This apparatus increases the accuracy of the two-beam interference exposure. |
| US09507247B2 |
Projector
A projector includes a discharge lamp and a discharge lamp drive section. The discharge lamp drive section is configured to selectively perform a first drive in which first drive power is supplied and a second drive in which second drive power higher than the first drive power is supplied in a first posture, and supply drive power not lower than third drive power and not higher than fourth drive power in a second posture in which optical axis intersects with horizontal plane, the third drive power is drive power with which one of the electrodes in the second posture is set to temperature corresponding to first temperature in the first drive in the first posture, and the fourth drive power is drive power with which one of the electrodes in the second posture is set to temperature corresponding to second temperature in the second drive in the first posture. |
| US09507245B1 |
Detachable camera mount
Various camera mounts used to attach a camera to a helmet, vehicle, user, or other object are described. In one embodiment, a flexible camera mount deforms under impact, allowing an attached camera to detach without fracturing the mount. In a second embodiment, a non-flexible camera mount fractures under impact, allowing an attached camera to detach. In a third embodiment, a camera mount comprising a ring base and a floating base separates under impact, allowing a camera attached to the floating base to detach. In a fourth embodiment, a non-flexible camera mount including two rigid sections joined in a “V” shape fractures under impact, allowing the camera to detach. In a fifth embodiment, a flexible camera mount comprising two sections connected in a “V” shape separate under impact, allowing the camera to detach. |
| US09507240B2 |
Blade drive device and optical instrument
A blade drive device includes: a board including an opening; first and second blades opening and closing the opening; and first and second actuators arranged adjacent to each other and respectively driving the first and second blades, wherein the first and second actuators respectively include first and second stators, first and second rotors, and first and second coils, and the first and second rotors is arranged to sandwich at least one of the first and second coils. |
| US09507239B2 |
Device for frequency conversion of a laser beam generated with a first frequency by a laser beam source
A device for frequency conversion of a first laser beam generated with a first frequency. The device has a first crystal for generating a second laser beam having a second frequency, which differs from the first frequency. The second laser beam propagates parallel to the first laser beam after leaving the first crystal. A second crystal, which generates from the first and second laser beams a third laser beam having a different third frequency. An optical deflection device influences the relative beam position between first and second laser beams such that the first and second laser beams, before entering into the second crystal, propagate at an angle with respect to one another, which angle differs from zero, and enter in a manner spaced apart from one another at an entrance surface of the second crystal and intersect within the second crystal with at the same time collinear phase matching. |
| US09507238B2 |
Linearized Bragg grating assisted electro-optic modulator
The invention provides a new linearized electro-optic modulator in which linearization is achieved by modulating the index of a Bragg grating reflector placed in the arm(s) of a Michelson Interferometer. This grating-assisted Michelson Interferometer (GAMI) modulator operates as either an intensity or amplitude modulator, and is shown to significantly improve the linearity of microwave photonics links. Furthermore, this modulator improves the performance of optical communication systems using advanced modulation formats. |
| US09507236B2 |
Optical module and transmitting apparatus
An optical module includes: an optical modulator that performs an optical modulation process by using electrical signals input from a plurality of terminals; and a flexible substrate that has flexibility and electrically connects the optical modulator and a predetermined connector to each other via a plurality of wiring patterns formed on first and second surfaces thereof. The flexible substrate includes: a first pad including a first conductor pattern connected, on the first surface, to a wiring pattern, a second conductor pattern formed on the second surface, and a through hole that connects the first conductor pattern and the second conductor pattern to each other; and a second pad including a third conductor pattern connected, on the second surface, to a wiring pattern, a fourth conductor pattern formed on the first surface, and a through hole that connects the third conductor pattern and the fourth conductor pattern to each other. |
| US09507234B2 |
Reflection-type light control element, reflection-type light control member, and multilayer glass
A reflection-type light control element according to the present invention is provided with a light control layer configured to exhibit a reversible change between a transparent state and a reflection state in a reversible reaction with a hydrogen and a catalyst layer configured to accelerate the reversible reaction of the light control layer, wherein the reflection-type light control element is such that the light control layer includes an alloy that contains at least one kind of element selected from a group composed of group 2 elements and at least two kinds of elements selected from a group composed of group 3 elements and rare earth elements, or a hydride of the alloy. |
| US09507232B2 |
Portable defect mitigator for electrochromic windows
Portable apparatus for identifying and mitigating defects in electronic devices disposed on substrates or windows wherein such defects can be visually perceived by the end user and wherein the substrates or windows may include flat panel displays, photovoltaic windows, electrochromic devices, and the like, particularly electrochromic windows. |
| US09507231B2 |
Display device
Provided are a display device and a method of manufacturing same, whereby deterioration in image display quality due to display unevenness or shadowing is avoided. An open region is disposed in a source driver mounting region in a position thereof that corresponds to a remaining output region 15 of a source driver 4. Next, a common signal line 30, which connects an FPC connecting region 19 to a common transfer electrode 20a, is formed passing through the open region. It is thus possible to shorten the length of the common signal line 30, and to position the common transfer electrode 20a in a desired location. Consequently, variation in the common signal lag for each position on a common electrode is mitigated, making it possible to minimize image display unevenness. The width of the open region is also increased, allowing the width of the common signal line 30 to also be increased. Consequently, the load on the common signal line 30 can be reduced. |
| US09507228B2 |
Array substrate and display device
An array substrate belongs to the technical field of display technology and solves the technical problem of low aperture ratio of prior liquid crystal display device. The array substrate includes a plurality of sub pixel units arranged in an array and a plurality of signal lines, wherein one signal line of two adjacent signal lines is arranged in a first side of corresponding sub pixel units, and the other signal line is arranged in a second side of corresponding sub pixel units. The first side and the second side are one of opposite sides of the sub pixel units respectively. The array substrate can be used in liquid crystal television, liquid crystal display, mobile phone, tablet personal computer and other display devices. |
| US09507224B2 |
Display panel
A display panel (01) is provided. The display panel (01) includes a first substrate (10) and a second substrate (20) bonded to each other, and electro-optic material (30) disposed between the first substrate (10) and the second substrate (20). The first substrate (10) includes a thin film transistor (101), a first electrode (102) and a second electrode (103). The second substrate (20) may comprise a resin layer and a plurality of conductive electrodes (202), the resin layer includes a plurality of color filters having different colors and arranged sequentially and alternately. Along a color changing direction of the color filters of the resin layer, at least a part (202a) of one conductive electrode (202) is disposed at an edge of at least one color filter. The conductive electrode (202) may be disposed above or under the resin layer. The conductive electrode (202) may be of the same potential with any one of the first electrode (102) and the second electrode (103). |
| US09507222B2 |
Display device
A display device is provided. The display device includes a pixel-displaying region, including: at least two pixels including a plurality of sub-pixels; and a light-shielding layer including a matrix portion and an enlarged portion, wherein the enlarged portion is disposed at an intersection of two of the adjacent sub-pixels and is adjacent to the matrix portion; wherein the matrix portion defines the sub-pixels, and a total area of the sub-pixels is defined as a first area and a ratio of an area of the enlarged portion to the first area is about 1.5% to 6%. |
| US09507217B2 |
LCD panel and manufacturing method thereof
An LCD panel and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, the panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer. The first substrate is disposed with a pixel electrode, a TFT and a storage capacitor. The pixel electrode includes a main pixel area and a sub-pixel area. A first color resistance thickness of the main pixel area is greater than a second color resistance thickness of the sub-pixel area. The present invention improves the displaying effect of a large view angle via various color resistances thicknesses. |
| US09507216B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
Only a first pixel electrode exists just under a first light shielding part of a black matrix, a gate insulating film and an interlayer insulating film exist on the upper layer of the first pixel electrode, and this area is an end area. Just under an opening of the black matrix, a second pixel electrode exists on the uppermost layer of a TFT substrate. The second pixel electrode is formed on the gate insulating film and the interlayer insulating film except a contact part. An area where the second pixel electrode exists on the uppermost layer of the TFT substrate is a main area. By a combination structure of the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode, the transmittance of the liquid crystal layer in the end area is made relatively higher than the transmittance in the main area. |
| US09507211B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
The invention provides a liquid crystal display device which is highly reliable even with a slim frame area. Ina liquid crystal display device having a display area and a frame area, the frame area includes, in an area close to the display area, a flat portion where an organic insulation film, a transparent conductive film, and an alignment film are stacked in this order and, in an area away from the display area, a groove structure formed in the organic insulation film, the groove structure being continuous surrounding the display area. The organic insulation film is less wettable than the transparent conductive film by the alignment film ink. |
| US09507210B2 |
Liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing a liquid crystal display element capable of easily improving response characteristics without using a large apparatus is provided. After alignment films made of a polymer compound including a crosslinkable functional group as a side chain and a bulky skeleton such as an adamantane skeleton are formed in a TFT substrate and a CF substrate, the alignment films are arranged to face each other, and a liquid crystal layer 40 including liquid crystal molecules is sealed between the alignment films, and then, in a state where the liquid crystal molecules are aligned to allow long-axis directions thereof to be oblique with respect to a substrate surface, the polymer compound in the alignment films is reacted to form a polymer compound including a cross-linked structure, and predetermined pretilts are provided to liquid crystal molecules placed in proximity to the alignment films. |
| US09507208B2 |
Liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display capable of realizing a high transmittance while maintaining favorable voltage response characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same. The liquid crystal display includes: a liquid crystal layer; a first substrate and a second substrate arranged to face each other with the liquid crystal layer in between; a plurality of pixel electrodes provided on a liquid crystal layer side of the first substrate; and an opposite electrode provided on the second substrate to face the plurality of pixel electrodes. One or both of a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the pixel electrode, and a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the opposite electrode includes a concavo-convex structure. |
| US09507207B2 |
Display device
When an alignment film is applied to the whole surface of a substrate, adhesion intensity between a sealing material and the alignment film is further deteriorated. A display device includes an array substrate having a first alignment film, a counter substrate having a second alignment film, a liquid crystal layer in contact with the first alignment film and the second alignment film, and a sealing material for bonding the first alignment film and the second alignment film together, wherein the sealing material is provided with a portion adapted to increase the area of the adhered portion. |
| US09507206B2 |
Quantum dot color filter and manufacturing method thereof, and display apparatus
A quantum dot color filter, comprising: a base substrate (11); a pixel layer (14) provided on the base substrate (11), comprising a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the pixels comprises a plurality of color sub-pixels (14R, 14G, 14B) of different colors, and at least one of the color sub-pixels (14R, 14G, 14B) is formed of a quantum dot material, and a color of light generated by the quantum dot material after the quantum dot material is excited by incident light (80) is the same as a color of the color sub-pixel (14R, 14G 14B) corresponding to the quantum dot material; an optical filtering layer (12) provided on the base substrate (11), which is disposed to correspond to the color sub-pixel formed of the quantum dot material, and configured to absorb the incident light (80) that fails to excite the quantum dot material but is transmitted through the color sub-pixel (14R, 14G, 14B). The quantum dot color filter has increased transmittance, and improved and enriched brightness and color of a picture. A manufacturing method concerning the quantum dot color filter and a display apparatus are further provided. |
| US09507202B2 |
Polarization plate and liquid crystal display
A polarization plate includes a first protective film, a polarizer, and a second protective film in this order, in which the first protective film is a film including a (meth)acryl-based resin, a thickness of the first protective film is in a range of 20 μm to 30 μm, a thickness of the second protective film is in a range of 1.5 times to 1.8 times of the thickness of the first protective film, and a humidity dimensional change ratio of the second protective film in the direction orthogonal to an absorption axis of the polarizer is in a range of 0.45% to 0.8%. |
| US09507201B2 |
Liquid crystal display panel and display apparatus using the same
The present invention provides a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and a display apparatus using the same. The LCD panel comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer and quarter wave (λ/4) retarder films. The liquid crystal layer is formed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second substrate comprises a second electrode, wherein the second electrode comprises a trunk portion and plurality of branch portions, and there are a first angle and a second angle between the trunk portion and the branch portions. The first angle is of 45 degrees, and the second angle is less than or greater than 45 degrees. The λ/4 retarder films are bonded to outer surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate. The present invention can improve the color shift problem and the transmittance of the LCD panel. |
| US09507200B2 |
Method of manufacturing image display device and method of selecting color filter
A method of manufacturing an image display device which is configured to produce high luminance while maintaining color reproductivity and a method of efficiently selecting a combination of a light emitting device and a color filter. A method of manufacturing an image display device includes preparing a light emitting device which has a light source, a green fluorescent material and a red fluorescent material activated with tetravalent manganese ions, and configured to emit light which includes a visible light region, providing a color filter candidate which include red, green, and blue pixels in which the ratio of an integral value of the wavelength range of 560 to 640 nm with respect to the ratio of an integral value of the wavelength range of 460 to 640 nm in a spectral transmittance curve of the green pixel is 23% or greater, providing a color filter configured to satisfy a NTSC ratio of 65% or greater when the color filter candidate and the light emitting device are combined, and constructing an image display device with the use of the color filter, the light emitting device, and a controlling member for optical transmission. |
| US09507198B2 |
Systems and methods for electronically controlling the viewing angle of a display
Systems and methods for electronically controlling the viewing angle of a display using liquid crystal optical elements are provided. Each liquid crystal optical element may be associated with a respective scattering module and may selectively steer a device generated light beam to one of two or more scattering regions of its associated scattering module. When a scattering region receives a steered light beam, the steered light beam may be scattered into a viewing cone having at least one viewing angle defined by a characteristic of that scatter region. Each liquid crystal optical element may be made from one or more suitable liquid crystal materials that can be controlled electronically to vary the effective index of refraction of one or more different regions of the liquid crystal optical element, thereby steering incoming light towards a particular one of two or more scattering regions of an associated scattering module. |
| US09507197B2 |
Lighting device and display device
A lighting device includes: a light guide plate; a light source; and a light modulation element disposed on a surface of or in the inside of the light guide plate, and adhered to the light guide plate. The light modulation element has a pair of transparent substrates, a first electrode provided on a surface of one of the transparent substrates, a second electrode provided on a surface of the other of the transparent substrates, and a light modulation layer, provided in a gap between the transparent substrates, exhibiting a light-scattering property or a light-transmitting property concerning light from the light source depending on intensity of an electric field. One or both of the first and second electrodes include partial electrodes. First partial electrodes of the partial electrodes are adjacent to second partial electrodes of the partial electrodes, and have irregular shapes on edges adjacent to the second partial electrodes. |
| US09507196B2 |
Display device with input device, method of manufacturing the same, and electronic apparatus
The reliability of a display device with an input device is improved. A plurality of detection electrodes (input position detection electrodes) forming an electrostatic capacity between them and a common electrode of a display device to detect an input position are formed on a different substrate from substrates configuring the display device. Moreover, a polarizing plate and the substrate on which the plurality of detection electrodes are formed are adhesively fixed via, for example, an adhesive layer so that the plurality of detection electrodes are fixed so as to be separated apart from the display device. Thus, a distance between electrodes (the detection electrode and a driving electrode) for detecting an input position can be set separately from a thickness of the display device, and therefore, reduction in detection sensitivity (detection reliability) for the input position due to increase in the electrostatic capacity can be suppressed. |
| US09507195B2 |
Integrated building display and shading system
An integrated building display and shading system formed of a plurality of exterior building panels arranged in an array, each exterior building panel representing one pixel. A given pixel resides in a first state when a first excitation state is applied to the exterior building panel and can be changed to reside in a second state when a second excitation state is applied to the exterior building panel, thus allowing an image to be presented on the array. The excitation states are controlled by an electronic control system including a frame buffer and an illumination source. Different types of variable property glass can be used such that a first state is a transparent state and the second state is an opaque state or color state (e.g. red, green, blue). The integrated building display and shading system can be illuminated via natural light, or via UV light, or via a projector. |
| US09507194B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes: a display panel; a panel holder having a supporting portion that makes contact with an end surface of a lower side of the display panel so as to support the display panel; and a vibrating unit provided under the supporting portion so as to apply vibration to a portion, which is in contact with the supporting portion, of the end surface of the lower side of the display panel. A method of controlling the display apparatus includes: controlling the vibrating unit; and determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, wherein the controlling involves causing the vibrating unit to vibrate when the predetermined condition is satisfied. |
| US09507192B2 |
Display device having cover window
A display device includes a cover window having curves at one or more outer blocks of the cover window, an outside and an inside of the cover window each having a shape of a quadrisected arc of an ellipse and together forming a lens, and a thickness of the cover window at one of the outer blocks being thicker than a thickness of the cover window at a center of the cover window; and a display panel attached to the inside of the cover window. |
| US09507191B2 |
Window panel and display device including the same
A window panel includes a plurality of unit patterns arranged along a first direction, each of the plurality of unit patterns having a base surface portion, a plurality of inclined portions, the plurality of inclined portions being inclined upwardly from the base surface portion, and a top portion disposed at a top of the inclined portions, wherein a lower edge of a first inclined portion of each unit pattern of the plurality of unit patterns adjoins a lower edge of a second inclined portion of a neighboring unit pattern. |
| US09507190B2 |
Display panel and method for manufacturing the same, and display device
The invention provides a display panel and a method for manufacturing the same, and a display device, belonging to the field of liquid crystal display technology, and can solve the problem existing in the prior art that amount of light absorbed by the solar cell in the display panel is limited. The display panel of the invention includes a light-transmissive region formed of sub-pixels, and at least one solar cell, and the solar cell is at least arranged at a part of the light-transmissive region of the display panel to supply power to the display panel; both a first electrode and a second electrode of the solar cell are made of a transparent conductive material, and at least light with the same color as the sub-pixels at the light-transmissive region can transmit the solar cell. |
| US09507187B2 |
Method for detecting the bright point in the liquid crystal display panel
The embodiment of the present invention discloses a method for detecting the bright point in the liquid crystal display panel. The method comprises applying a cutoff voltage to a gate, remaining a thin film transistor TFT switch turning-off, applying a voltage higher than the voltage of a common electrode to a data line, and detecting a bright point under a black image based on the voltages applied to the gate and the data line. The present invention realizes the bright point detecting under a black image. |
| US09507184B2 |
Display module and a display device for 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional displays
The embodiment of present invention provides a display module and a display device. The display module comprises a display panel and a 3D display element. The 3D display element includes a first substrate and a second substrate arranged opposite to each other. A first common electrode is arranged on the first side of the first substrate, which is the side opposite to the second substrate, and a signal electrode is arranged on the second substrate on the side opposite to the first substrate. A distance between the first substrate and the display panel is less than a distance between the second substrate and the display panel, and the first common electrode is provided with a constant voltage. |
| US09507183B2 |
Apparatus for manipulating color changing materials in articles of wear
Apparatuses for manipulating a color displayed by an article of wear comprising iron oxide colloidal nanocrystals arranged within chains are described. The apparatus includes (a) a magnetic field source, wherein a strength of a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field source is tunable to control the color displayed by the article of wear, and (b) an energy source, wherein energy generated by the energy source is applied to at least some of the chains of nanocrystals to soften materials within the article of wear immediately surrounding the chains of nanocrystals to which the energy is applied. |
| US09507179B2 |
Quantum interference device, atomic oscillator, and magnetic sensor
A quantum interference device includes: gaseous alkali metal atoms; and a light source for causing a resonant light pair having different frequencies that keep a frequency difference equivalent to an energy difference between two ground states of the alkali metal atoms, the quantum interference device causing the alkali metal atoms and the resonant light pair to interact each other to cause an electromagnetically induced transparency phenomenon (EIT), wherein there are a plurality of the resonant light pairs, and center frequencies of the respective resonant light pairs are different from one another. |
| US09507178B1 |
Electromagnetic waveguide assembly
An electromagnetic waveguide assembly is disclosed, which includes a microresonator and a perturbative member. A gap is between the perturbative member and the nearest surface of the microresonator. The perturbative member is within a range for perturbing the electromagnetic wave supported by the microresonator. |
| US09507168B2 |
Stereoscopic image display having pattern groove
A stereoscopic image display includes a display panel including subpixels, a polarizing plate attached to a display surface of the display panel, a patterned retarder film attached to one surface of the polarizing plate, and a pattern groove including an air layer which is formed on one surface of an upper substrate of the display panel contacting the polarizing plate at a location corresponding to a boundary between the subpixels. The pattern groove includes a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys and forms a triangular cross section along with a portion of the upper substrate contacting the polarizing plate, thereby providing the air layer. |
| US09507163B2 |
Exterior member and vehicle incorporating the same
A vehicle includes a transparent panel provided on an external surface of the vehicle and spaced from an internal component part disposed at a vehicle inner side and an exterior member at least one of whose end portions is adjacent to the transparent panel and which is disposed on the external surface so as to be substantially parallel to the transparent panel. The exterior member includes a light transmissive layer located at a vehicle outer side and a print layer that is located at the vehicle inner side of the light transmissive layer and in contact with the light transmissive layer and that includes a printed pixel pattern in which pixels are two-dimensionally arranged. The print layer is printed such that when the exterior member is viewed from outside the vehicle, a virtual image of the pixel pattern appears on the vehicle inner side of the print layer. |
| US09507162B1 |
Display component assembly
Describe herein are electronic devices that includes a display stack having a display component configured to display a three dimensional image. In some instances, the display component includes a layer of lenticular structures or lenses formed by applying a layer of liquid lacquer to a surface associated with the display component, embossing the lenticular structures into the lacquer, and curing or hardening the lenticular structures in place. |
| US09507160B2 |
Display apparatus and method of displaying three dimensional images using the same
A display apparatus includes a display panel, a light source part and a directional light projecting element. The display panel displays a first image during a first subframe and a different second image during a second subframe. The light source part provides light to the display panel. The directional light projecting element is disposed between the display panel and the light source part. The directional light projecting element includes a barrier part and a lens part disposed above the barrier part. The barrier part has a plurality of barriers defined as a plurality of first electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes crossing the first electrodes. The lens part has a plurality of lenses disposed in a first direction and a second direction crossing the first direction. Each of the lenses corresponds to a subset of plural lenses among the plurality of the barriers. |
| US09507159B2 |
Light source device and stereoscopic display apparatus
A light guide plate is described that includes a plurality of reflection areas and a plurality of scattering areas arranged to provide light to a display panel to display images with parallax. A display apparatus is described that can include a light guide plate comprising a plurality of scattering areas and a plurality of reflection areas arranged to form a parallax barrier, and a display panel that displays an image based on light received from the light guide plate. A display apparatus is described that can include a light guide plate comprising a plurality of scattering areas and a plurality of reflection areas arranged in an alternating pattern, and a display panel that displays an image based on light received from the light guide plate. An apparatus is described that includes a backlight positioned on a first side of the light guide plate. |
| US09507155B2 |
Head-mounted display
According to an illustrative embodiment, a head-mounted display is provided. The head-mounted display includes a casing; and a reference portion provided on the casing for observing an eye of a wearer of the head-mounted display such that a relative position between the casing and the eye of the wearer is adjustable. |
| US09507152B2 |
Head-up display device
Provided is a head-up display device capable of projecting a virtual image on a curved surface. a curved parallel mirror receives parallel beams from a collimator lens and outputs a plurality of transmitted beams by being configured such that a semi-transparent curved mirror and a curved mirror are arranged opposing each other, said semi-transparent curved mirror reflecting a portion of the parallel beams while allowing the other portion to pass through as transmitted beams, and said curved mirror reflecting parallel beams toward the semi-transparent curved mirror. The curved parallel mirror has a convex curved shape toward the transmission side such that when the outputted plurality of transmitted beams are reflected by a curved surface, the reflected transmitted beams become display beams representing a virtual image substantially parallel to a first plane. |
| US09507150B1 |
Head up display (HUD) using a bent waveguide assembly
The head up display provides light from an image source. The head up display includes a waveguide assembly comprising a first waveguide for disposition at an angle with respect to a top surface of a glare shield and a second waveguide disposed at an angle with respect to the first waveguide. The first waveguide has a first diffractive coupler at a first end and a second waveguide has a second diffractive coupler at a second end. The first waveguide is positioned as a combiner and allows viewing of an outside scene and information from the image source. At least part of the first waveguide is disposed beneath the top surface of a glare shield. |
| US09507149B2 |
Image combiner
An image combiner for a viewing device, such as a night vision device, is disclosed for combining a first image, such as generated symbology, with a second image, such as a view of an outside scene in reduced lighting conditions. A waveguide is provided for capturing the first image from a first viewing direction, and for directing the first image in a second viewing direction, the second viewing direction being substantially coincident with a viewing direction of the second image, such that the first image can combine with the second image. At least a portion of the waveguide is arranged to substantially transmit the second image, such that the second image can pass substantially through the waveguide. |
| US09507146B2 |
Apparatus for cleaning optical fiber connector
The present invention provides an apparatus for cleaning an optical fiber connector, which includes a case, a tape collecting gear, a tape releasing gear, an operating portion, and a cleaning socket disposed on the case. The tape collecting gear and the tape releasing gear are rotatably accommodated in the case in sequence. The cleaning socket is located at a position between the tape collecting gear and the tape releasing gear. The operating portion includes a push rod, and an elastomer, a stop block, a sliding plate, and a toggling member that are installed in the case. In the case, one end of the sliding plate is connected to the push rod in the case and the other end shields the cleaning socket, the elastomer abuts between the stop block and the push rod. |
| US09507130B2 |
Image pickup apparatus equipped with zoom lens with bent optical path
A zoom lens with a bent optical path includes, in order from the object side to the image side, a first lens unit including the reflecting member and having a negative refractive power, a second lens unit having a positive refractive power, a third lens unit having a negative refractive power, and a fourth lens unit having a positive refractive power. During zooming from the wide angle end to the telephoto end, the second lens unit moves closer to the first lens unit only toward the object side, the third lens unit moves in such a way that it becomes closest to the second lens unit at an intermediate focal length position in the course of zooming as compared to the state at the wide angle end and the state at the telephoto end, and the fourth lens unit moves. The zoom lens satisfies a certain condition. |
| US09507126B2 |
Optical imaging system, image capturing unit and electronic device
An optical imaging system includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element and a sixth lens element. The first lens element with positive refractive power has an object-side surface being convex in paraxial region. The second lens element has refractive power. The third lens element has positive refractive power. The fourth lens element has refractive power. The fifth lens element with refractive power has an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region, wherein an object-side surface and the image-side surface are both aspheric. The sixth lens element with refractive power has an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region, wherein an object-side surface and the image-side surface are both aspheric, and the image-side surface has at least one convex shape in an off-axis region. |
| US09507125B2 |
Imaging lens
An imaging lens which uses a larger number of constituent lenses for higher performance and features compactness and a wide field of view. The imaging lens is composed of seven lenses to form an image of an object on a solid-state image sensor. The constituent lenses are arranged in the following order from an object side to an image side: a first lens with positive refractive power; a second lens with positive or negative refractive power; a third lens with negative refractive power; a fourth lens with positive or negative refractive power as a double-sided aspheric lens; a meniscus fifth lens having a convex surface on the image side; a sixth lens with positive or negative refractive power as a double-sided aspheric lens; and a seventh lens with negative refractive power, in which an air gap is provided between lenses. |
| US09507123B2 |
Imaging apparatus
An imaging apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an optical system, an image sensor, an optical element array which is positioned between the optical system and the image sensor, a memory that stores a group of coefficients configured with a matrix of n rows and n columns in which elements are expressed by Rik (i and k being integers that satisfy 1≦i≦n and 1≦k≦n), and a processor that receives the group of coefficients from the memory and calculates n converted pixel signals x′1, x′2, . . . , x′n from n pixel signals x1, x2, . . . , xn by the following equation. ( x 1 ′ x 2 ′ ⋮ x n ′ ) = ( R 1 , 1 R 1 , 2 … R 1 , n R 2 , 1 R 2 , 2 … R 2 , n ⋮ ⋮ ⋱ ⋮ R n , 1 R n , 2 … Rn , n ) ( x 1 x 2 ⋮ x n ) |
| US09507121B2 |
Interchangeable lens
An interchangeable lens includes: an attachment section to which a camera body is to be attached; a photographic optical system that includes a plurality of driven members whose driven state changes; a driven information transmission unit that transmits a plurality of items of driven information to the camera body according to a clock signal outputted from the camera body, the plurality of items of driven information being related to positions of the plurality of driven members; and a type information transmission unit that transmits type information via a first transmission unit, the type information representing a type of driven information which can be transmitted by the driven information transmission unit; wherein the driven information transmission unit transmits the driven information for each of the plurality of driven members via a second transmission unit that is different from the first transmission unit. |
| US09507116B2 |
Lens module
In a lens module, a concave portion may be formed on an image-side surface of a first lens, a convex portion protruding toward the concave portion may be formed on an object-side surface of a second lens, an outer region of the concave portion of the first lens and an outer region of the convex portion of the second lens may be closely adhered to each other, the concave portion and the convex portion may be spaced apart from each other, and a gap between the concave portion and the convex portion in an optical axis direction and a gap between the concave portion and the convex portion in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis may be formed so as to be different from each other. |
| US09507112B2 |
Photoelectric conversion module and method of manufacturing photoelectric conversion module
A photoelectric conversion module includes: a photoelectric conversion element and an IC chip mounted on a mounting surface of a substrate; and an electrode provided on a side surface of the substrate, electrically connected to the IC chip, and having a concave shape sunk deeper than other portions of the side surface of the substrate. |
| US09507110B2 |
Device socket
A device socket that includes a wall feedthrough, a printed circuit board and an electronic component attached to the printed circuit board. The device socket has a lock mechanism to connect the printed circuit board to the wall feedthrough. The wall feedthrough has an opening. The device socket has at least one seal with an opening which cooperates with the electronic component to adjust the position of the electronic component relative to the wall feedthrough and wall feedthrough opening. |
| US09507109B2 |
Optical modules
Provided is an optical module. The optical module includes: an optical bench having a first trench of a first depth and a second trench of a second depth that is lower than the first depth; a lens in the first trench of the optical bench; at least one semiconductor chip in the second trench of the optical bench; and a flexible printed circuit board covering an upper surface of the optical bench except for the first and second trenches, wherein the optical bench is a metal optical bench or a silicon optical bench. |
| US09507105B2 |
Optical transmission and receiving device for implementing passive alignment of components and method for passively aligning components
An optical device for implementing passive alignment of parts and a method therefor, more particularly an optical device and a method therefor that utilize an alignment reference part arranged on the substrate to passively align an optical element part with a lens-optical fiber connection part. For the passive alignment of parts, connection pillars of an alignment reference part are coupled to substrate holes, one or more light-emitting elements and one or more light-receiving elements are aligned in a row in a particular interval with respect to alignment holes arranged opposite each other in the alignment reference part, a lens-optical fiber connection part is aligned with respect to the alignment holes, and an optical fiber is aligned with the optical alignment point at a surface of a prism forming a portion of the lens-optical fiber connection part. |
| US09507096B2 |
Fiber optic connectors employing moveable optical interfaces with fiber protection features and related components and methods
Embodiments disclosed herein include fiber optic connectors employing a movable optical interface connected by optical fibers to a fiber optic cable, components and methods. In one embodiment, the movable optical interface moves between an extended position for cleaning by the user of the movable optical interface and a retracted position to optically connect the fiber optic connector to an optical device in a mechanically-secure manner. Because the fiber optic cable employs the movable optical interfaces, embodiments described herein involve one or more fiber protection features to prevent optical fiber attenuation and/or damage to the end portions of the optical fibers. |
| US09507093B2 |
Polarization maintaining optical rotary joint
An optical rotating data transmission device for polarization-maintaining transmission of linearly polarized light includes at least one first collimator for coupling on first light-waveguides, and also a second collimator for coupling on second light-waveguides, the second collimator being supported to be rotatable relative to the first collimator about a rotation axis. At least two λ/4 plates for converting linear polarization to circular polarization and vice-versa are provided in between a plate for attaching optical fibers and a micro lens system. |
| US09507092B2 |
Optical fiber flexible multi-wavelength filter and method of controlling wavelength of spectrum using the same
An optical fiber flexible multi-wavelength filter based on a polarization-diversity loop includes a pair of high-birefringence optical fibers, a polarization beam splitter connected to the pair of high-birefringence optical fibers and dividing light incident from a broadband light source into two polarized beams, and a polarization controller connected to the high-birefringence optical fibers or the polarization beam splitter and controlling the two polarized beams divided by the polarization beam splitter. The polarization controller includes a ½ wave plate or a ¼ wave plate, and the polarization controller disposed between the high-birefringence optical fibers controls an angle difference between principal axes of the high-birefringence optical fibers and visibility. Interference in the high-birefringence optical fibers is controlled via changing polarized light incident from the broadband light source using the polarization controller. |
| US09507085B2 |
Optical fiber and optical fiber manufacturing method
An optical fiber includes a core, a cladding, and a thermally conductive member. The cladding is formed in a surrounding of the core. The thermally conductive member is formed in a surrounding of the cladding and includes a thermal conductivity higher than thermal conductivities of the core and the cladding. |
| US09507080B2 |
Lighting device, display device and television device
A backlight device 12 includes LEDs 17, a light guide plate 16, a chassis 14, and a light source mounting member 30. The light guide plate 16 included a front surface configured as a light exit surface 16a, a rear surface configured as an opposite surface 16c, and two side surfaces configured as light entrance surface 16b. The light guide plate 16 is arranged such that the light entrance surface 16b are opposite light emitting surfaces 17a of the LEDs 17 and configured to guide light from the LEDs 17 toward the light exit surface 16a. The chassis 14 includes a plate-like portion 14a arranged on an opposite surface 16c side of the light guide plate 16. The light source mounting member 30 on which the LEDs 17 are mounted includes at least one bottom plate 30a including a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface is in surface-contact with a rear surface of the plate-like portion 14a. At least one portion of the rear plate surface is exposed to an external side. |
| US09507079B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a display panel displaying an image, a backlight unit, and a top cover. The backlight unit includes a bottom cover including a first bottom cover as a bottom surface and a second bottom cover extending from the first bottom cover. The top cover includes first and second top covers. The first top cover covers an edge of an upper surface of the display panel and the second top cover is connected to the first top cover and extends in a direction inclined with respect to a direction in which the first top cover extends. An edge of the backlight unit is more outwardly protruded than an edge of the first top cover when viewed in a plan view, and the second bottom cover extends in a direction substantially parallel to the second top cover. |
| US09507075B2 |
Optical sheet for use in an edge light type backlight unit
A substrate film for an optical sheet is made of a transparent resin and is formed into a rectangular shape. The substrate film for the optical sheet has an optical anisotropy and has an absolute value of the angle of the crystal orientation with respect to the short side orientation which is π/16 or greater and 3π/16 or less. |
| US09507073B2 |
Light guide plate, backlight assembly and transparent display
The present invention discloses a light guide plate for a backlight assembly of a transparent display, the backlight assembly and the transparent display. The light guide plate comprises a transparent plate body including a light exiting surface perpendicular to a thickness direction of the light guide plate and a light incident surface perpendicular to the light exiting surface, the light from a light source is introduced into the light guide plate through the light incident surface, and the light introduced into the light guide plate through the light incident surface being emitted out of the light guide plate through the light exiting surface; and a plurality of reflecting means disposed within the plate body, the reflecting means are configured to reflect the light introduced from the light incident surface of the plate body to a plurality of light exiting zones on the light exiting surface of the plate body respectively, wherein an area of a projection of each reflecting means on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the light guide plate is equal to that of a projection of each light exiting zone on the plane. The transparent display having the light guide panel or the backlight assembly has a wide applicable range. |
| US09507071B1 |
Light guide plate and backlight module
A light guide plate has a light incident surface having an arc configuration and also includes upper and lower surfaces that are respectively provided with a first slope surface and a second slope surface, so that light passes through and is converged by the arc light incident surface and is subjected to total internal reflection at the first and second slope surfaces to have the light guided into the light guide plate and then projecting out through a light exit surface. The light guide plate demonstrates an excellent effect of convergence for light of all angles, so that the light guide plate can be structured thinner without deteriorating light coupling efficiency. Also provided is a backlight module, which involves the light guide plate. |
| US09507068B2 |
Method for producing elongate polarizer plate
The present invention provides a method for producing an elongate polarizer plate having an absorption axis in a direction of 45°±15° relative to the longitudinal direction of the elongate polarizer plate. Provided is a method for producing a polarizer plate including a step of forming, on an elongate substrate, an elongate polarization film having an absorption axis in a direction of 45°±15° to the longitudinal direction of the elongate substrate. The above-mentioned production method further includes a step of forming, on an elongate substrate, an elongate orientation film having an orientation regulating force direction of 45°±15° to the longitudinal direction of the elongate substrate, and can perform the elongate orientation film formation step and the elongate polarizer plate formation step in this order. |
| US09507067B2 |
Polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device including the same
A polarizing plate includes at least: a polarizer layer containing a polyvinyl alcohol-based film dyed with iodine; and one or more other layers except for the polarizer layer, in which the polarizer layer contains a compound which has polyiodide ion I5− reduction capability in iodide compound- and iodine-containing solutions, and at least one of the one or more other layers contain a compound which has polyiodide ion I5− formation capability in an iodide compound-containing solution. |
| US09507066B2 |
Eyepiece for near eye display system
An optical display system configured to transmit light along a light path to a user's eye, the display system comprising a circular polarizing reflector configured to reflect light with a first polarization from an image source, a quarter wave plate downstream of the circular polarizing reflector in the light path and configured to rotate the polarization of the light to a second polarization, and a curved linear polarizing reflector downstream of the quarter wave plate and configured to reflect the light back through the quarter wave plate along the light path in the direction of the circular polarizing reflector. The quarter wave plate further configured to rotate the polarization of the light received from the curved linear polarizing reflector to a third polarization and the circular polarizing reflector further configured to receive said light from the quarter wave plate and transmit the light toward the user's eye. |
| US09507061B2 |
Amorphous metals and composites as mirrors and mirror assemblies
A mirror or mirror assembly fabricated by molding, pressing, assembling, or depositing one or more bulk metal glass (BMG), bulk metal glass composite (BMGMC), or amorphous metal (AM) parts and where the optical surface and backing of the mirror can be fabricated without machining or polishing by utilizing the unique molding capabilities of this class of materials. |
| US09507060B2 |
Optical films for reducing color shift and organic light-emitting display apparatuses employing the same
Optical films, and organic-light-emitting display apparatuses, include a high refractive index pattern layer including a first surface and a second surface facing each other. The first surface includes a pattern having grooves. The grooves each have a curved surface and a depth greater than a width. The high refractive index pattern layer is formed of a material having a refractive index greater than 1. Further included is a low refractive index pattern layer formed of a material having a refractive index smaller than that of the material constituting the high refractive index pattern layer. The low refractive index pattern layer includes a filling material for filling grooves. A tilt angle, θ, of each groove satisfies the following condition, 15°≦θ≦75°. |
| US09507054B2 |
Composition for forming an article having excellent reflectance and flame retardant properties and article formed therefrom
A composition comprises (A) a silicone resin; (B) an organosilicon compound; (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (D) a flame retardant component comprising aluminum hydroxide. The composition further comprises (E) a reflective component different from component (D) and comprising titanium dioxide. The composition forms articles having excellent physical properties, including reflectance, flame retardant properties, and self-extinguishing properties. An article formed from the composition and a method of forming a molded article are also provided. |
| US09507053B2 |
Using aircraft trajectory data to infer atmospheric conditions
The present disclosure relates to a method of inferring data relating to atmospheric conditions within an airspace of interest using observations of aircraft trajectories. Information relating to aircraft intent may also be inferred. Aircraft flying within the airspace are identified, and their trajectories and aircraft type are determined. Aircraft performance data relating to that type of aircraft is retrieved from memory, along with any filed aircraft intent data. Then, the atmospheric conditions data and, optionally, any missing aircraft intent data that, in combination with the filed aircraft intent data and the aircraft performance data, would give rise to the determined trajectory for each processed aircraft are inferred. The atmospheric data and optionally the missing aircraft intent data are provided as an output. |
| US09507049B2 |
Object sensing using dynamic demodulation
An object detection method comprises transmitting a plurality of signals from a transmitter into a region; measuring a plurality of signals, each corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of the transmitted signals, received by a sensor; determining whether each of the plurality of received signals satisfies a condition (such as that a received signal is above a threshold level for indicating that an object is located in the region, or below a threshold level for indicating that an object is not located in the region); determining whether noise of at least a threshold amount is present; and determining whether an object is located within the region depending on whether at least a number of received signals meet the condition, the number being different when noise of at least a threshold amount is determined to be present than not present. For example, the required number of received signals that meet the condition when noise is present can be higher than when noise is absent. A device for detecting object according to the method is also disclosed. |
| US09507046B2 |
Locating arrangement and method using boring tool and cable locating signals
An arrangement and an associated method are described in which a boring tool is moved through the ground within a given region along a path in which region a cable is buried. The boring tool and the cable transmit a boring tool locating signal and a cable locating signal, respectively. Intensities of the boring tool locating signal and the cable locating signal are measured along with a pitch orientation of the boring tool. Using the measured intensities and established pitch orientation, a positional relationship is determined to relative scale including at least the boring tool and the cable in the region. The positional relationship is displayed to scale in one view. The positional relationship may be determined and displayed including the forward locate point in scaled relation to the boring tool and the cable. Cable depth determination techniques are described including a two-point ground depth determination method. |
| US09507042B2 |
System and method for constrained least-squares spectral processing and analysis of seismic data
An inversion-based algorithm for computing the time frequency analysis of reflection seismograms using constrained least-squares spectral analysis is formulated and applied to modeled seismic waveforms and real seismic data. The Fourier series coefficients are computed as a function of time directly by inverting a basis of truncated sinusoidal kernels for a moving time window. Spectra may be provided that have reduced window smearing for a given window length relative to the discrete Fourier transform irrespective of window shape, and a time-frequency analysis with a combination of time and frequency resolution that is superior to the short time Fourier transform and the continuous wavelet transform. The reduction in spectral smoothing enables enhanced determination of spectral characteristics of interfering reflections within a short window. The degree of resolution improvement relative to the short time Fourier transform increases as window length decreases. |
| US09507037B2 |
Air-spring compensation in a piston-type marine vibrator
Embodiments relate to the restriction of gas flow in a piston-type marine vibrator to compensate for air-spring effects. An embodiment provides marine vibrator comprising: a containment housing; a piston plate; a fixture coupled to the containment housing; a mechanical spring element coupled to the piston plate and to the fixture; a driver coupled to the piston plate and to the fixture; and a variable gas flow restrictor disposed in an interior volume of the marine vibrator, wherein the marine vibrator has a resonance frequency selectable based at least in part on the variable gas flow restrictor. |
| US09507036B2 |
Method and system for inspecting a zone
A method is provided for inspecting a zone, termed the zone of interest, whose characteristics are known at least partially, to detect at least one element included in the zone of interest, the method including: a first detection providing, through a time reversal method, a first signal relating to the position of the element for a first emission point, and at least one second detection providing, through a time reversal method, at least one second signal relating to the position of the element for a second emission point different from the first emission point. The method furthermore includes a multiplication of the first detection signal with the second detection signal to provide a third detection signal which is more accurate than the first and the second detection signal. A system implementing this method is also provided. |
| US09507034B2 |
Radiation detector having a ribbed scintillator
A system for efficient neutron detection is described. The system includes a neutron scintillator formed with a number of protruding parallel ribs each side of the scintillator, forming a first set of ribs and a second set of ribs. The ribs have a protrusion height that provides a selected neutron absorption efficiency. The system includes a set of wavelength shifting fibers positioned between each adjacent pair of ribs on both the first side and the second side. Each set of wavelength shifting fibers are in optical proximity to the adjacent pair of the ribs that set of fibers are positioned between. |
| US09507029B2 |
Silver-containing lithium heptaborate photostimulable phosphor, method for producing same, and laminate using said photostimulable phosphor
The present invention aims to provide a photostimulable phosphor for obtaining a two-dimensional or three-dimensional dosimeter, the photostimulable phosphor exerting superior handleability, exhibiting superior biological equivalence, and having superior precision. The present invention also aims to provide a laminate using the photostimulable phosphor.The aforementioned objects are achieved by means of a method for producing a photostimulable phosphor, the method comprising a step A for mixing lithium tetraborate, boron oxide and silver oxide and a step B for obtaining the photostimulable phosphor comprising lithium heptaborate as a base material and silver as a luminescent center present in the base material by firing the aforementioned mixture at 820 to 860° C., wherein the molar ratio between the lithium tetraborate and the boron oxide in the step A is X:1 (X>1), and the amount of the silver oxide is 0.06 to 1.0 mass % relative to the total mass of the lithium tetraborate and the boron oxide. |
| US09507027B2 |
Determining location of a target device based on relative change in location information
Techniques are disclosed for determining an absolute location of a mobile device by a server. A relative change in location of a mobile device is computed using local sensors of the mobile device. The relative change in location is transmitted to a location server for estimating, by the location server, an absolute location of the mobile device. |
| US09507026B2 |
Apparatus for verified antispoofing navigation
A verified antispoofing navigation apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises: a primary navigation receiver configured to provide a set of primary measurements related to positioning of a mobile platform; a supplemental navigation device configured to provide a set of supplemental measurements related to positioning of the mobile platform; an identity monitoring device configured to verify an identity of a driver of the mobile platform; and a verification and authentication navigation processor configured to verify authenticity of the set of primary measurements provided by the primary navigation receiver by using the set of supplemental measurements provided by the supplemental navigation device. The verified antispoofing navigation apparatus further comprises: a driver authentication navigation processor configured to provide the driving and rest times of the driver to relevant authorities. |
| US09507025B2 |
GPS positioning method for mobile terminal, and mobile terminal
A GPS positioning method for a mobile terminal, and a mobile terminal are provided. The method includes: after GPS positioning is started, acquiring a first cell identifier of a first cell in which the mobile terminal is located; acquiring, according to the first cell identifier, first latitude and longitude information corresponding to the first cell identifier from a correspondence table stored on the mobile terminal, where the correspondence table includes a cell identifier and latitude and longitude information corresponding to the cell identifier; and with reference to the first latitude and longitude information, and time information and ephemeris information that are acquired in advance, performing GPS positioning on the mobile terminal by using a GPS receiver of the mobile terminal. |
| US09507023B2 |
Obstacle detection device for vehicle and obstacle detection system for vehicle
An operation unit calculates a position of an obstacle with respect to a vehicle using a first distance and a second distance. The first distance is a distance to the obstacle measured by a first ultrasonic sensor (ultrasonic sensor) having a first microphone (microphone) at a first timing. The second distance is a distance to the obstacle measured by a second ultrasonic sensor (ultrasonic sensor) having a second microphone (microphone) at a second timing which is later than the first timing. |
| US09507022B1 |
Weather radar system and method for estimating vertically integrated liquid content
A hazard warning system includes a processing system. The processing system determines a vertically integrated liquid (VIL) parameter. The processing system receives radar reflectivity data associated with an aircraft radar antenna and determines the VIL parameter by determining a first reflectivity value at a first altitude and a second reflectivity value at a second altitude using the radar reflectivity data. The processing system determines the VIL parameter using a base storm altitude and a top storm altitude. |
| US09507021B2 |
Forward facing sensing system for vehicle
A forward facing sensing system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor device disposed within the vehicle and having a sensing direction forward of the vehicle. An image sensor is disposed behind and views through the vehicle windshield. A control includes an image processor that analyzes captured image data to, at least in part, detect a pedestrian present exterior of the vehicle in its direction of forward travel. The control, responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data and to sensing by the radar sensor, determines that a potentially hazardous condition may exist in the vehicle's path of forward travel. The radar sensor device and the image sensor collaborate in a way that enhances determination of existence of the potentially hazardous condition in the vehicle's path of forward travel. The control at least in part controls an adaptive cruise control system of the vehicle. |
| US09507016B2 |
Preceding vehicle selection apparatus
In a preceding vehicle selection apparatus, for each object ahead, a relative position, a relative speed, and width information indicating a lateral width are determined. A lateral position of the object ahead with reference to a traveling direction of the own vehicle is corrected by using the width information of the object ahead. Based on the relative position of the object ahead of, which the lateral position has been corrected, an own vehicle lane probability is calculated for each object ahead. A preceding vehicle is selected from the objects ahead based on the calculated own vehicle lane probability. Based on a value of a correlated parameter that has correlation with error in the lateral position or error in the width information, a correction amount of the lateral position is reduced as error in the lateral position or error in the width information becomes large. |
| US09507015B2 |
Device proximity detection
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that include measuring a luminance; comparing the luminance to a predetermined luminance threshold; and if the luminance is below the predetermined luminance threshold, determining a proximity to an external device. |
| US09507012B2 |
Determining the position of a mobile device within a structure
Examples of determining the position of a mobile device within a structure are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computing device may include a processor and a memory. The computing device may further include an extraction module stored in the memory and executing on the processor to extract from a location-based service data stream a signal measurement of the path loss between a mobile device and a plurality of radio nodes distributed throughout a structure. The computing device may also include a positioning determining module stored in the memory and executing on the processor to determine the position of the mobile device within the structure using a known location for each of the plurality of radio nodes distributed throughout the structure by performing a linear optimization using the extracted signal measurement of the path loss. |
| US09507011B2 |
Maximum likelihood localization in the presence of channel uncertainties
Some embodiments include a wireless sensor network system. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. |
| US09507010B2 |
Method for improving clock accuracy in a wide area positioning pseudolite receiver system architecture
A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining a frequency drift of clock of a mobile communication device is disclosed. A first positioning signal, such as M-LMS signals, is received at a first positioning engine of the mobile communication device controlled by the clock. A second positioning signal, such as GNSS signals, is received at a second positioning engine of the mobile communication device controlled by the clock. A first position is determined from the first positioning signal, and a second position is determined from the second positioning signal. A difference between the first position and the second position is determined, and the frequency drift of the clock is determined from the difference between the first position and the second position. The frequency drift determined may be subsequently applied to the clock, and thus enhance the accuracy of M-LMS positioning when GNSS signals are unreliable. |
| US09507009B2 |
Facilitation of determination of antenna location
Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) information is retrieved from mobile devices and employed to facilitate antenna location. Measurement information, including AGPS information, can be received from a plurality of mobile devices dispersed over a geographical region. The measurement information can include location and timing information for the plurality of mobile devices. A timing difference between co-located antennas of a base station associated with the plurality of mobile devices can be computed. The location of the co-located antennas can be determined based on evaluating errors resultant from estimations based on a plurality of test locations. The measurement information can be aggregated over time and can be employed to update the antenna locations. |
| US09507008B1 |
Location determination by correcting for antenna occlusion
Systems and methods for receiving a plurality of wireless communication signals and identifying an antenna occlusion condition from the received plurality of wireless communication signals is disclosed. A correction factor may be determined based at least in part on determined signal strength corresponding to each of the received wireless communication signals. The correction factor may be used to determine a location based at least in part on the signal strength corresponding to each of the received communication signals and the determined correction factor. |
| US09507007B2 |
Multi-path mitigation in rangefinding and tracking objects using reduced attenuation RF technology
An autonomous system with no Customer Network Investment is described, wherein the system is configurable to operate on a band other than the LTE band. Such system allows the definition of hybrid operations to accommodate the positioning reference signals (PRS) of LTE and already existing reference signals. The system can operate with PRS, with other reference signals such as cell-specific reference signals (CRS), or with both signal types. As such, the system provides the advantage of allowing network operator(s) to dynamically choose between modes of operation depending on circumstances, such as network throughput and compatibility. |
| US09507005B2 |
Device and current sensor for providing information indicating a safe operation of the device of the current sensor
An example of a device comprises a signal generator to generate a signal causing a magnetic self test field for a magneto-resistive sensing element. A signal input is configures to receive a first sensor signal at a first time instant before the magnetic self test field is applied and a second sensor signal at a second time instant after the magnetic self test field is applied. An evaluation circuit is configured to determine information indicating a safe operation based on an evaluation of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal. |
| US09507003B2 |
System and method for imaging of vascular structures using non-contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
A system and method is provided for acquiring a medical image of a portion of a vascular structure of a subject using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. At least one radio frequency (RF) saturation pulse is applied to a selected region of a subject that is free of exogenous contrast agents using the MRI system to saturate spins of all tissues within the selected region. A delay time is selected to allow an inflow of unsaturated vascular spins that are free of influence from exogenous contrast agent into the selected region through vascular structures within the selected region. A sparse dataset is formed from a series of spatially-encoded views from the selected region using an undersampled radial k-space trajectory in which the center of k-space is sampled for each view in the series of spatially-encoded views. An image of the vascular structures within the selected region is reconstructed from the sparse dataset. |
| US09506999B2 |
Method and magnetic resonance system to generate raw data sets in a double echo acquisition sequence
In a method, a magnetic resonance apparatus and non-transitory, a computer-readable storage medium, two raw data sets are created using at least one double-echo acquisition of an imaging area located in a measurement volume of the magnetic resonance apparatus. In the acquisition and storage of two echo signals in the form of raw data sets at different times, a second echo signal is not acquired after each and every radiated RF excitation pulses. |
| US09506998B2 |
Method and magnetic resonance apparatus to generate raw data sets from double echo data acquisitions
In a method and magnetic resonance apparatus to create two raw data sets from double echo exposures of an imaging area located in a measurement volume of the magnetic resonance system, two echo signals are acquired in the form of raw data sets at different times, and k-space corresponding to the imaging area is either scanned completely only for the first raw data set and incompletely for the second raw data set, or is scanned completely only for the second raw data set and incompletely for the first raw data set. The completion of the incomplete raw data set takes place using a model that is based on the completely scanned raw data set. |
| US09506996B2 |
Apparatus and method for detecting an error in a measurement of a quantity
Embodiments relate to an apparatus comprising a first measurement bridge circuit. The first measurement bridge circuit comprises a first half bridge for providing a first half bridge signal in response to a quantity to be measured and a second half bridge for providing a second half bridge signal in response to the quantity. The apparatus further comprises a second measurement bridge circuit. The second measurement bridge circuit comprises a third half bridge for providing a third half bridge signal in response to the quantity and a fourth half bridge for providing a fourth half bridge signal in response to the quantity. The apparatus also comprises an error detector. The error detector is configured to determine an error signal indicative of an error of the measurement of the quantity based on a combination of the first, the second, the third and the fourth half bridge signal. |
| US09506989B2 |
Battery remaining amount detection unit, electric vehicle, and electric power supply unit
A battery remaining amount detection unit includes: a voltage measurement section configured to measure a voltage of a battery; an open-circuit voltage calculation section configured to calculate an estimated open-circuit voltage; and a remaining amount detection section configured to detect a remaining amount of the battery from the estimated open-circuit voltage, in which the open-circuit voltage calculation section is configured to calculate a first voltage change amount as a voltage change amount from a no-load voltage when no load is applied to the battery and a closed-circuit voltage when a load is applied to the battery, and the open-circuit calculation section is configured to calculate the estimated open-circuit voltage based on the closed-circuit voltage of the battery and the first voltage change amount. |
| US09506987B2 |
Tracking fading battery capacity in a plugged-in portable electronic device
A system for tracking the capacity of a battery in a portable electronic device is described. While plugged in-to a power adapter, the system measures a first open-circuit voltage for the battery while the battery rests at a first state of charge. Next, the system causes the battery to transition to a second state of charge. During the transition, the system integrates a current through the battery to determine a net change in charge. Next, the system measures a second open-circuit voltage while the battery rests at the second state of charge. Finally, the system estimates a capacity for the battery based on the first and second open-circuit voltages and the net change in charge. This capacity measurement is repeated and the multiple results are fitted to a line. The slope of fitted line is used to estimate how the battery capacity has faded since last measured using traditional techniques. |
| US09506985B2 |
TMS/TDI and SIPO controller circuitry with tap and trace interfaces
An address and command port interface selectively enables JTAG TAP domain operations and Trace domain operations within an IC. The port carries TMS and TDI input and TDO output on a single pin and receives a clock signal on a separate pin. The addressable two pin interface loads and updates instructions and data to the TAP domain within the IC. The instruction or data update operations in multiple ICs occur simultaneously. A process transmits data from an addressed target device to a controller using data frames, each data frame comprising a header bit and data bits. The logic level of the header bit is used to start, continue, and stop the data transmission to the controller. A data and clock signal interface between a controller and multiple target devices provides for each target device to be individually addressed and commanded to perform a JTAG or Trace operation. |
| US09506976B2 |
USB peripheral device detection on an unpowered bus
Method for detecting a connection of a peripheral device to a communication interface of an electronic device and associated detection circuit; the communication interface comprising a voltage power line for the power supply of a peripheral device, a range of nominal operating voltage values being associated with the power line, the method being characterized in that it comprises steps of application of a nominal voltage comprised in the range of nominal operating voltage values to the power line, of withdrawal of the nominal operating voltage applied to the power line, of detection, on the power line, in the presence of a residual voltage less than a threshold value of the nominal voltage value, of a transient signal resulting from the connection of the peripheral device to the interface, and of application of the nominal voltage to the voltage power line, according to the transient signal detected. |
| US09506970B2 |
Method for characterizing the sensitivity of electronic components to destructive mechanisms
A method for characterizing the sensitivity of an electronic component with respect to a natural radiating environment. The safe operating area (SOA) voltage range beyond which destructive events occur is determined for the electronic component for given characteristics of a particle or incident beam. The electronic component is turned on and energized with the particle or incident beam having the given characteristics under the operating conditions that are close to the highest voltage value of the determined SOA voltage range. An efficient section of amplified transient events, which corresponds to an estimation of the destructive occurrences for the electronic component is determined. The characteristics of the particle or beam is modified and the method is repeated with the modified characteristics. |
| US09506968B2 |
Systems and methods related to near-field electromagnetic scanners
Disclosed are systems, devices and methods related to scanners that are utilized for multiple electrical and/or magnetic field measurements at different locations of a radio-frequency (RF) module. In some embodiments, a scanning system can includes a miniature probe such as a magnetic probe, a fixture system configured to hold a device under test (DUT) such as an RF module, an operating system configured to operate the DUT, and a measurement system configured to obtain field strength measurements through the miniature probe at different locations of the DUT. Such measurements can yield a near-field distribution over a plurality of selected areas of the DUT, with each of the selected areas being smaller than an overall lateral area of the DUT. In some implementations, such a scanning system is utilized to facilitate applications such as electromagnetic (EM) shielding designs. |
| US09506966B2 |
Off-center sensor target region
In embodiments of an off-center sensor target region, a capacitive sensor can include a target region that is located off-center relative to a center of the sensor. A touch input to the target region of the capacitive sensor can be determined to be valid sensor input and a touch contact that correlates to the center of the capacitive sensor can be determined to be false sensor input. The target region of the capacitive sensor can correspond to a selectable control that is selectable by a user to initiate a device function. |
| US09506965B2 |
Alternately arranged overlay marks having asymmetric spacing and measurement thereof
An overlay mark including at least one first overlay mark and at least one second overlay mark is provided. The first overlay mark includes a plurality of first bars and a plurality of first spaces arranged alternately, and the first spaces are not constant. The second overlay mark includes a plurality of second bars and a plurality of second spaces arranged alternately, and the second spaces are constant. Besides, the second overlay mark partially overlaps with the first overlay mark. |
| US09506962B2 |
Resource control system with local reallocation
Example aspects of the present disclosure allow an end user to determine how a finite amount of a measurable resource is allocated among the various balanceable and feature zones of control defined within the overall measurable resource control system, and which can be implemented using a wide variety of hardware/components. A control program allows the end user unprecedented flexibility and control to determine how the resource is allocated among the various zones or types of resource use within the application, as long as the total resource consumed does not exceed the predetermined/predefined total maximum allowable resource. When the end user adjusts a feature or balanceable zone level, the control program adjusts the other balanceable zones based on predefined algorithms, when necessary, to ensure that the maximum measurable resource consumed by the system does not exceed the predetermined/predefined overall maximum resource allocation. |
| US09506961B2 |
Power supply detection apparatus and detecting method thereof
A power supply detection apparatus including a base, a couple of longitudinal motion mechanisms, a couple of lateral motion mechanisms, a couple of pin bases and a couple of vertical motion mechanisms is provided. Each lateral motion mechanism is movably arranged on the corresponding longitudinal motion mechanism and thereby driven to move horizontally. Each pin base is driven to move horizontally by the corresponding lateral motion mechanism and a probe is arranged on each pin base. The probe and the perpendicular lateral motion mechanism are moved along respective directions perpendicular with each other. Each vertical motion mechanism is arranged on the corresponding pin base for driving the probe to move vertically. The probes can be thereby moved to automatically detect an electric power status of an electronic component on a circuit board of a power supply. |
| US09506960B2 |
Smart meter with wireless transmission capability
A smart meter capable of performing wireless transmission is used to show some power information, in which the smart meter includes an inner cylindrical case, a ring layer, an inner-layer antenna, and an outer-layer antenna. The interior of the inner cylindrical case is hollow. The ring layer surrounds the inner cylindrical case. The inner-layer antenna is attached to the ring layer and slides on the ring layer. The outer-layer antenna is also attached to the ring layer and overlaps as well as contacts with the inner-layer antenna. The inner-layer antenna and the outer-layer antenna are driven to adjust a total length of them in order to receive signals of different frequency bands. |
| US09506957B1 |
Floating apparatus for alerting people of the presence of voltage in water
A floating apparatus for alerting people of the presence of voltage in water. When the floating apparatus is placed in water and in an active state, it detects when at least a threshold level of voltage is present in the water and generates an alert signal in response to detecting the threshold level of voltage is present. The floating apparatus may detect the threshold level of voltage is present without requiring that a ground wire be connected between an electrical circuit of the floating apparatus and a fixed structure exterior of the water such as soil surrounding the water. |
| US09506948B2 |
Fixture unit, fixture apparatus, handler apparatus, and test apparatus
A fixture unit assuredly fits a fixed unit including a gap portion including a first wall surface and a second wall surface opposing each other. Provided are a fixture unit and a fixture apparatus including a fitting pin fitting a gap portion of a fixed unit, the gap portion including a first wall surface and a second wall surface opposing each other, where the fitting pin includes: a fixed pin inserted to the gap portion to contact the first wall surface; a moving pin inserted to the gap portion to be pressed on the second wall surface; and a base to which the fixed pin is fixed, and the moving pin includes a bottom portion in an arc form with a center being a central axis of movement, and the bottom portion fitting slidably with respect to a concave portion provided for the base. |
| US09506943B2 |
Aliquotter system and workflow
A system is disclosed. The system includes an aliquotter module. The aliquotter module includes a track including: a travel lane; a first loop; and a second loop configured to transport sample carriers with primary sample containers. The aliquotter module can further include a pipettor that can aspirate a first aliquot volume of a sample in a primary sample container located in an aspiration position and dispense the first aliquot volume of the sample in a secondary sample container located in a dispensing position. The aliquotter module can cause the secondary sample container to leave the aliquotter module before the primary sample container. |
| US09506938B2 |
Methods for measuring platelet reactivity of individuals treated with drug eluting stents
A method is provided for measuring inhibition of platelet reactivity in an individual treated with a drug-eluting stent (DES). First, a blood sample is obtained from an individual treated with a DES and a P2Y12 antagonist. The blood sample is then mixed with particles comprising an attached GPIIb/IIIa receptor ligand, adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). The mixture is incubated under conditions suitable for agglutinating particles, and platelet-mediated agglutination is assessed in the mixture. The absence or reduction of agglutination indicates that the individual treated with a DES has reduced platelet reactivity. Also provided is a kit for measuring inhibition of platelet aggregation by a P2Y12 receptor antagonist that includes a GPIIb/IIIa receptor ligand immobilized on a particle, adenosine diphosphate (ADP), prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), an anticoagulant, and a buffer to maintain the anticoagulated blood in a condition suitable for platelet aggregation. |
| US09506933B2 |
Method of preparing antigen for acquiring anti-hydrophobic peptide antibody
The object of the present invention is to provide a method to obtain an antibody for a hydrophobic peptide, which can be used for general purposes easily and with great reliability. Also provided is a method for preparing an antigen characterized in that a hydrophobic peptide, which is unbound to carrier protein, is used as high-molecular-weight aggregates in an aqueous solution containing a nonionic surfactant. |
| US09506931B2 |
Method for measuring analyte transport across cell membranes using X-ray fluorescence
The present invention includes a method and apparatus for measuring the transport of an analyte through a cell membrane. One or more cells expressing a plurality of ion channels are provided. These cells are loaded with the analyte so that the cells contain at least 10 picograms of the analyte within a volume defined by the area of an x-ray excitation beam and a depth of five times the 1/e attenuation depth for at least one characteristic x-ray signal of the analyte as attenuated by water. The unloaded analyte is removed and the amount of the analyte in the cells is measured with x-ray fluorescence. |
| US09506916B2 |
Method for a highly sensitive detection and quantification of biomolecules using secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and related technologies
The present invention relates to a method for detecting and quantifying the presence or absence of a number of biomolecules in a sample using the SIMS technique and arrays for use in said method. |
| US09506901B2 |
Adaptable combined carbon monoxide and smoke detector
A combined carbon monoxide and smoke detector adapted to fit into the handle of a suitcase or adaptable. The suitcase has wheels and the wheels are coupled to dynamos. Electric power generated by the dynamos is stored in a dynamo battery. The dynamo battery is wired to a charging port of a USB charger such that it is capable of charging the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In another embodiment there is a smartphone and a carbon monoxide sensor and a smoke sensor are built into the smartphone and make use of the internal components of the smartphone to sound an alarm is carbon monoxide or smoke are detected. The dock connector of the smartphone receives electrical energy from the dynamo battery to recharge the battery of the smartphone or other electronic device. |
| US09506900B2 |
Gas treatment device and medical equipment using the same
Provided are gas treatment devices and medical equipment thereof. The gas treatment device can include at least a first gas monitoring module and a second gas monitoring module, a master control module and an integrated gas circuit board. A gas outlet, at least one gas inlet and a monitoring interface can be arranged on a surface of the integrated gas circuit board, while a first and a second gas circuits may be arranged inside the integrated gas circuit board. The gas inlet can include a first gas inlet and a second gas inlet. The gas outlet and the first gas inlet can communicate with first and second ends of the first gas circuit, and the second gas inlet can communicate with one end of the second gas circuit. The first and the second gas circuits can communicate with the first and the second gas monitoring modules through corresponding monitoring interfaces. |
| US09506895B2 |
Combined crystal retainer and contact system for deposition monitor sensors
A combination retainer and electrical contact mechanism for a deposition monitor sensor includes a sensor body and a removable flexible electrical contact spanning between a fixed electrical (contact) element in the sensor's body and one face of an associated monitor crystal. A retainer insulates or insures electrical isolation of the spanning electrical contact from unwanted contact to electrically grounded components in which at least one of the retainer and crystal holder include features that maintain the electrical contact with the retainer in order to provide a single mechanism. |
| US09506894B2 |
Method for controlling substance moving speed and apparatus for controlling the same
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the moving speed of a substance, both of which can adjust the moving speed of a substance to a desired speed. The control method and control apparatus cause a substance to pass through an internal space, in which an electro-osmotic flow is generated, of a surround electrode formed so as to surround part of the moving path of the substance, whereby the control method and control apparatus change the moving speed of the substance. |
| US09506893B2 |
Potentiometric probe for measuring a measured variable of a medium in a container
A potentiometric probe, comprising: a housing, which has a first chamber, in which a reference half-cell is formed, which is in communication with a medium surrounding the housing via an electrolytic contact location arranged in a wall of the housing. The housing has a second chamber, in which a measuring half cell is formed, wherein the second chamber is closed on one end by a measuring membrane, such that a surface area of the measuring membrane facing away from the second chamber is in contact with the medium surrounding the housing, and wherein the measuring half cell has a lengthwise extension between the measuring membrane and a closure element bounding the measuring half cell on an end lying opposite the measuring membrane. A quotient of a separation of the measuring membrane from the closure element and an outer diameter of the housing amounts to less than 5, especially less than 2. |
| US09506891B2 |
Making imprinted thin-film electronic sensor structure
A method of making an imprinted electronic sensor structure on a substrate for sensing an environmental factor includes coating, imprinting, and curing a curable layer on the substrate to form a plurality of spatially separated micro-channels extending from the layer surface into the cured layer. First and second layers are located in each micro-channel to form a multi-layer micro-wire. Either the first layer is a cured electrical conductor forming a conductive layer located only within the micro-channel and the second layer is a reactive layer or the first layer is a reactive layer and the second layer is a cured electrical conductor forming a conductive layer located only within the micro-channel. The reactive layer is exposed to the environmental factor and at least a portion of the reactive layer responds to the environmental factor. |
| US09506887B2 |
Field replaceable desiccant cartridge and device, method and system therefor
A field replaceable desiccant cartridge and device, method and system there for is provided. The cartridge comprises: a housing comprising an insertion end configured to removably mate with an aperture of a device, the insertion end configured to generally prevent moisture from entering the device when mated; a desiccant located in the housing; a circuit located within the housing, the circuit in contact with the desiccant, the circuit configured to change resistance as the desiccant changes in moisture content; one or more electrodes located at an exterior of the insertion end, the one or more electrodes in contact with the circuit; and, one or more holes through the insertion end, configured to expose the desiccant to an exterior of the housing so that the desiccant can absorb moisture there from. Devices configured with the cartridge can report moisture levels to a server, which can track problems associated with moisture in the devices. |
| US09506885B2 |
Sensor chip
A sensor chip comprises a substrate (1) with a front side (11) and a back side (12), and an opening (13) in the substrate (1) reaching through from its back side (12) to its front side (11). A stack (2) of dielectric and conducting layers is arranged on the front side (11) of the substrate (1), a portion of which stack (2) spans the opening (13) of the substrate (1). Contact pads (32) are arranged at the front side (11) of the substrate (1) for electrically contacting the sensor chip. A sensing element (4) is arranged on the portion of the stack (2) spanning the opening (13) on a side of the portion facing the opening (13). |
| US09506879B2 |
Method and system for non-destructively evaluating a hidden workpiece
A method and system are provided for non-destructively evaluating a workpiece hidden by an overlying structure. In the context of a method, a workpiece is interrogated with radiation, such as x-ray radiation, that also propagates through the overlying structure. The method further includes collecting data representative of radiation backscattered from the workpiece. Based upon a thickness and material of the overlying structure, the method compares the data that has been collected from the workpiece with reference data representative of radiation backscattered from a standard that includes different respective material loss indicators hidden by an overlying structure of the same thickness and material. Each material loss indicator is a physical representation of a different amount of material loss. As a result of the comparison, the method estimates the material loss of the workpiece. |
| US09506878B2 |
Structural body and X-ray talbot interferometer including the structural body
A structural body, comprising: a resin layer with a curved surface; a first bonding layer containing a water-soluble polymer; a second bonding layer having a hydrogen-bonding surface; and a gold layer in this order, the first bonding layer being between, and in contact with, the curved surface of the resin layer and the hydrogen-bonding surface of the second bonding layer. |
| US09506873B2 |
Pattern suppression in logic for wafer inspection
Methods and systems for detecting defects on a wafer are provided. One system includes an illumination subsystem configured to direct light to at least one spot on a wafer. The system also includes at least one element configured to block first portion(s) of light scattered from the at least one spot from reaching a detector while allowing second portion(s) of the light scattered from the at least one spot to be detected by the detector. The first portion(s) of the light are scattered from one or more patterned features in a logic region on the wafer. The second portion(s) of the light are not scattered from the one or more patterned features. The detector is not an imaging detector. The system further includes a computer subsystem configured to detect defects on the wafer based on output of the detector. |
| US09506872B2 |
Inspection apparatus
An inspection method and apparatus for detecting defects or haze of a sample, includes illuminating light to the sample from an oblique direction relative to a surface of the sample with an illuminator, detecting first scattered light at a forward position relative to an illuminating direction from the sample with a first detector, detecting second scattered light at a sideward or backward position relative to the illuminating direction from the sample with a second detection, and processing a first signal of the first scattered light and a second signal of the second scattered light with different weighting for the first signal and for the second signal with a processor. |
| US09506867B2 |
Spectroscopic analysis of nutrient materials for use in a cell culture process
In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure relate to methods of evaluating cell culture materials, for example, nutrient materials, or other materials that can be used in cell culture media. |
| US09506866B2 |
System for conducting the identification of bacteria in biological samples
The present invention relates to a system for conducting the identification and quantification of micro-organisms, e.g., bacteria in biological samples. More particularly, the invention relates to a system comprising a disposable cartridge and an optical cup or cuvette having a tapered surface; an optics system including an optical reader and a thermal controller; an optical analyzer; a cooling system; and an improved spectrometer. The system may utilize the disposable cartridge in the sample processor and the optical cup or cuvette in the optical analyzer. |
| US09506864B2 |
Method for preparing gold nanocluster composition
A gold nanocluster composition and method for preparing the same are provided. The method includes providing a gold ion-containing solution. Next, the method entails mixing the gold ion-containing solution and a reducing agent solution to obtain a first mixture liquid, and heating the first mixture liquid to obtain a second mixture liquid, wherein the second mixture liquid contains the gold nanoclusters, which are partially capped by reducing agent. |
| US09506860B1 |
Apparatus for the calibration of optical measuring instruments
An apparatus for the calibration of optical measuring instruments with a carrier includes a calibration body having a glass body which has at least one scattering element, wherein the scattering element is completely surrounded by the glass body, and wherein a degree of transmission of the scattering element and of the glass body differ from one another. |
| US09506856B2 |
Optical device for detecting abnormalities in milk
An method and system for detecting color changes in fluids detects the color intensities, and includes a white light emitter and a detector that generates signals representing the detected intensity of red, blue, green, and white light. A processor receives the generated signals and calculates values representing the ratio of detected red to white light, blue to white light, and green to white light. The processor further compares the calculated ratios with reference values and generates a signal when the results of the comparison indicate that the ratios differ from the reference values. By generating the ratio of intensity of each received color to the intensity of received white light, the values are rendered virtually self-compensating and thus largely insensitive to variations in temperature and in intensity that may occur over time with aging of the components. |
| US09506854B2 |
Method and device for measuring scattering-absorption body
Light irradiates one light incident position on the surface of a scattering-absorption body. The light that propagates through the interior of the scattering-absorption body is detected at one light detecting position on the surface of the scattering-absorption body. On the basis of a light detection signal, a temporal profile of the light intensity of the detected light is acquired, and on the basis of the temporal profile, an mean optical path length of the light in the interior of the scattering-absorption body and information relating to the amount of substance to be measured in a region to be measured are calculated. The information relating to the amount of substance to be measured is corrected on the basis of the mean optical path length, such that the longer the mean optical path length, the greater the amount of substance to be measured is. |
| US09506853B2 |
Air flow device
The present disclosure is drawn to an air flow device and system for evaluating fabric integrity and cyclic stress of a media banner, and a method of simulating prolonged wind exposure on a media banner. The device can comprise a duct having an exit opening with an opening area of 100 to 250 in2; a blower in fluid communication with the duct, the blower and the duct adapted to generate an ambient air speed at the exit opening of 35 mph or more, wherein the exit opening is positioned at least 2 feet from the blower; and a programming panel electrically coupled with the blower and adapted to program and cycle operation times and air speeds. |
| US09506851B2 |
Particle size classification device for field use
Disclosed is a size portable particle size distribution sampling device that is small enough to be carried by truckers and handled by terminal personnel. The device consists of multiple nesting screening (sieve) cups, with a sample cup at the top, a plurality of screening cups in sequence below the sample cup and a base container at the bottom. Methods of use are also disclosed. |
| US09506844B2 |
Measuring device for measuring dust in flue gas
A measuring device for measuring dust in flue gas of small-scale furnace installations for solid fuels includes: a measuring probe; a weighing device having a filter device; a heated suction hose connecting the measuring probe to the weighing device; and a weighing module in which the weighing device is arranged. The weighing device is thermally insulated in the weighing module. |
| US09506839B2 |
Retaining ring online inspection apparatus and method
Inspecting a retaining ring of a dynamoelectric machine includes placing an optical device in a stationary component of the dynamoelectric machine and directing the optical device toward a radial view of the retaining ring. An image is obtained and transmitted of a circumferential portion of the retaining ring, using the optical device during rotation of the rotor. Identification is made of a location of one or more stress cracks forming and visible at the circumferential portion of the annular edge. Further, a structural condition is determined for at least one location on the retaining ring using a metric to identify a value of the metric exceeding a predetermined acceptable value of the metric. |
| US09506835B2 |
Fuel leak detection system for use in a turbine enclosure
A fuel leak detection system for use in a turbine enclosure is provided. The system includes a ventilation duct extending through an interior cavity of the turbine enclosure such that an extended portion of the ventilation duct is positioned within a bottom portion of the turbine enclosure. The ventilation duct includes a plurality of openings configured to allow air from within the turbine enclosure to be drawn into the ventilation duct through the plurality of openings. The system also includes a sensor system coupled in flow communication with the air drawn into the ventilation duct, the sensor system configured to detect fuel in the air. |
| US09506833B2 |
Ultrasonic gas leak detectors and testing methods
An ultrasonic gas leak detector and test method, configured to discriminate the ultrasound generated by a pressurized gas leak into the atmosphere from ultrasound generated by man-made ultrasonic sources. In an exemplary embodiment an ultrasonic gas leak detector is able to identify a remote ultrasonic test source as a known test source and to initiate a test sequence instead of alarm. An output function generates detector outputs in dependence on the test mode initiation. The ultrasonic gas leak detector may also identify various other man-made ultrasonic sources as being neither gas leaks nor remote test sources but as nuisance or hostile sources to be identified as such. The test method utilizes a narrowband test source at a known ultrasonic frequency to ensonify the detector. |
| US09506831B2 |
Micromechanical measuring element and method for producing a micromechanical measuring element
A micromechanical measuring element includes a carrier and a sensitive element connected to the carrier by a first solder connection and a second solder connection. The sensitive element is contacted electrically by the first solder connection. The sensitive element, the carrier and the second solder connection form a first chamber. The first chamber has a first opening. |
| US09506830B2 |
Pressure sensor
The invention prevents a pressure receiving space of a pressure sensor from being electrically charged. In a pressure sensor, a diaphragm is attached to a base which is fixed within a cover and a pressure receiving space in which an oil is sealed is formed. A semiconductor type pressure detecting device is connected to a plurality of terminal pins by a bonding wire. A neutralization plate attached to a periphery of the semiconductor type pressure detecting device or a part of the periphery thereof is connected to an earth terminal pin by an earth bonding wire, or is connected to the earth terminal pin by a soldering so as to prevent an insulative medium sealed within the pressure receiving space from being electrically charged. |
| US09506829B2 |
Pressure sensors having low cost, small, universal packaging
Pressure sensor package that includes: a pressure sensor support attached to an interconnect housing which is attached to a compensation support; wherein: (a) a pressure sensor device is attached to the pressure sensor support and is electrically connected to pads disposed on the pressure sensor support; (b) compensation circuitry is attached to the compensation support and is electrically connected to pads disposed on the compensation support; (c) connectors disposed in through holes in a wall of the interconnect housing are electrically connected to the pads on the pressure sensor support and to the pads on the compensation support; and (d) a pressure port is disposed in the pressure sensor support. |
| US09506825B1 |
Methods and systems for sensing tension in a timing belt
In examples, methods and systems for sensing tension in a timing belt are provided. In one example, a transmission device is provided that comprises a timing belt transmission configured to cause rotation of an output hub, and the timing belt transmission includes a timing belt with markings. The transmission device also includes a detector for detecting the markings on the timing belt as the timing belt is placed under a tension due to a load at the output hub, and a distance between the markings on the timing belt changes as the timing belt is placed under the tension. The transmission device also includes one or more processors for determining output torque of the timing belt transmission based on the distance between the markings on the timing belt or based on a time between detected markings. |
| US09506817B2 |
Temperature detection method and device with improved accuracy and conversion time
Temperature accuracy is improved, conversion gain is increased without increasing current density and parasitic resistance errors and other problems with conventional bandgap reference temperature sensors are eliminated by generating a signal proportional to temperature from four samples, where the signal is defined as a difference between a first difference and a second difference, the first difference comprising a difference between the second sample and the first sample, the second difference comprising a difference between the fourth sample and the third sample, and where the signal is defined to cancel parasitic components in the first, second, third and fourth samples. |
| US09506816B2 |
Method for evaluating the temperature of an electro-magnetic contactor and contactor for implementation of said method
A method for evaluating the temperature of a contactor comprising a processing unit designed to act on control means of the voltage applied to an actuating coil. Measuring means measure an electric current flowing in said at least one actuating coil. The method consists in: sending a closing order consisting in applying a voltage to the terminals of the actuating coil enabling the electric current flowing in the coil to be modified up to a first reference value; sending a drop-out order consisting in fixing a voltage called drop-out voltage at the terminals of the actuating coil; measuring the electric current flowing in said actuating coil; performing acquisition of specific values on a signal of the electric current; analyzing specific values for evaluation of the operating temperature of the actuating coil. |
| US09506815B2 |
Temperature band operation logging
In a system, temperature measurements are logged. From the logged measurements, duration of operation of the system in each of a plurality of temperature bands is determined. |
| US09506813B2 |
Digital temperature sensor with integrated digital temperature filter
An integrated temperature sensor device has a temperature sensor configured to provide an analog signal corresponding to an ambient temperature, an analog-to-digital converter receiving the analog signal and a programmable digital filter coupled to the analog-to-digital converter. |
| US09506812B2 |
Temperature indicator
There is disclosed a temperature indicator (10) in the form of a substrate (12) with multiple coating layers (14-22). Each coating layer (14-22) is visually or chemically distinct from the substrate (12). The material makeup of each coating layer (14-22) is different such that each coating is tailored to undergo failure at a different temperature. The presence or absence of coating layers (14-22) can provide a lasting visual indication of a temperature experienced by the indicator (10) in use. The temperature indicator (10) may be beneficial where the use of conventional temperature sensors is problematic, such as within reactor vessels or other sealed enclosures. |
| US09506803B2 |
Vehicle optical sensor system
An optical sensor system adapted to operate through a window of a vehicle includes a lens, a plurality of optoelectronic devices, and an optical device. The lens is configured to direct light from a field-of-view toward a focal plane. The plurality of optoelectronic devices are arranged proximate to the focal plane. The plurality of optoelectronic devices includes a first optoelectronic device operable to detect an image from a first portion of the field-of-view, and a second optoelectronic device operable to detect light from a second portion of the field-of-view distinct from the first portion. The optical device is configured to direct light from outside the field-of-view toward the second portion. |
| US09506788B2 |
Ultrasonic flowmeter having a transducer housing with an ultrasound window which is mounted in a transducer pocket, and a shielding for protecting the ultrasonic signal path from the effects of vortices generated by the transducer pocket
An ultrasonic flowmeter for measuring the flow of a flowing medium (1) having a measuring tube (2) and an ultrasonic transducer (3), wherein the measuring tube (2) has a transducer pocket (4) in which the ultrasonic transducer (3) is provided in contact with the flowing medium (1) in the transducer pocket (4). The ultrasonic transducer (3) has a transducer housing (5) and a transducer element (6) and wherein the transducer housing (5) has an ultrasound window (8). The ultrasonic flowmeter solves problems resulting from vortices generated by the transducer pocket via the provision of a cylindrical shielding on the transducer housing (5). |
| US09506784B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring a material medium
A material medium, such as an optical fiber or electrical cable, is used to carry services. The material medium is monitored with at least one diagnostic sensor. The diagnostic sensor may measure the operational health of the material medium, or may measure local environmental conditions around the material medium. |
| US09506777B2 |
Micro-electromechanical apparatus having signal attenuation-proof function, and manufacturing method and signal attenuation-proof method thereof
A micro-electromechanical apparatus having a signal attenuation-proof function, and a manufacturing method and a signal attenuation-proof method thereof are disclosed. The micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a substrate, an insulation layer, and a sensing unit. The substrate has a doped region in which a majority of conductive carriers have the same polarity as an electronic signal. The insulation layer is located on the substrate, and the sensing unit is located above the insulation layer and forms the electronic signal when sensing a force. |
| US09506775B2 |
Smart fuel indicator
An example method of providing a fuel alert to a user includes calculating a range for a transportation device based on a determined level of fuel and an average fuel efficiency. The method also includes for one or more candidate fuel stations, determining a distance of a route to each fuel station, and alerting a user when the range is less than any of the one or more distances. |
| US09506772B2 |
Viewing, modifying, and/or creating routes
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for creating, modifying, and viewing geographic areas and their corresponding routes and items of work. For example, an interface can be provided with a map display area and a route display area. The map display area and the route display area can be synchronized to create new routes, modify existing routes, and/or view information about various routes and/or items of work. |
| US09506770B2 |
Candidate path recommendation
A method for recommending a candidate path includes, in response to receiving a query from a user, looking up a plurality of paths that conform to the query; with respect to a current path among the plurality of paths, obtaining behavior data of the user and behavior data of at least one other user associated with the current path; determining a recommendation indicator associated with the current path, based on the behavior data of the user and the behavior data of the at least one other user; and recommending the candidate path to the user based on at least a recommendation indicator associated with at least one of the plurality of paths. |
| US09506760B2 |
Storage device, navigation device, and map database creation method
A storage device includes a map database having at least two specified sub-blocks and at least one non-specified sub-block. Each specified sub-block is correlated to a measurement position coordinate obtained from an external server by a measurement. The measurement position coordinate of each specified sub-block is stored in the storage device. The non-specified sub-block is directly or indirectly sandwiched by the two specified sub-blocks along a road. A measurement position coordinate of the non-specified sub-block is stored in the storage device when a distance between the measurement position coordinate and an estimation position coordinate of the non-specified sub-block is equal to or longer than a predetermined distance, and the measurement position coordinate of the non-specified sub-block is not stored in the storage device when the distance between the measurement position coordinate and the estimation position coordinate of the non-specified sub-block is shorter than the predetermined distance. |
| US09506756B2 |
Multiple axis rate sensor
A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes at least two rate sensors (20, 50) suspended above a substrate (30), and configured to oscillate parallel to a surface (40) of the substrate (30). Drive elements (156, 158) in communication with at least one of the rate sensors (20, 50) provide a drive signal (168) exhibiting a drive frequency. One or more coupling spring structures (80, 92, 104, 120) interconnect the rate sensors (20, 50). The coupling spring structures enable oscillation of the rate sensors (20, 50) in a drive direction dictated by the coupling spring structures. The drive direction for the rate sensors (20) is a rotational drive direction (43) associated with a first axis (28), and the drive direction for the rate sensors (50) is a translational drive direction (64) associated with a second axis (24, 26) that is perpendicular to the first axis (28). |
| US09506755B2 |
Compensating magnetic interference for electronic magnetometer sensors
Apparatus and methods to compensate hard iron and soft iron magnetic interference in magnetic sensing devices are described. Hard and soft iron interference may be modeled using an ellipsoidal surface generated by a plurality of magnetic field measurements. A displacement of the ellipsoid from a reference frame origin corresponds to hard iron or permanent magnetic field interference. A shape and orientation of the ellipsoid corresponds to soft iron magnetic field interference. The ellipsoidal surface may be analyzed to obtain magnetic field compensation values for cancelling hard iron and soft iron interference. |
| US09506754B2 |
Magnetometer accuracy and use
A parameter related to the Earth's magnetic field can be used to determine accuracy of a magnetometer of a mobile device. In one aspect, a first instance of a parameter related to Earth's magnetic field is determined using data generated by the magnetometer. The magnetometer data can be based in part on a position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. A second instance of the parameter can be determined using data generated by a model of Earth's magnetic field. The model data can also be based in part on the position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. The first instance of the parameter can be compared with the second instance of the parameter. An accuracy metric for the magnetometer can be determined based on a result of the comparison. An indication of the accuracy metric can be presented by the mobile device. |
| US09506753B2 |
Tilt sensor for a device and method for determining the tilt of a device
The invention relates to a tilt sensor for a device, comprising a tank receiving a flowable medium, wherein the position of the medium relative to the tank depends on the tilt, and the tank comprises a polygonal, in particular triangular, or an elliptical, in particular circular base, a source of electromagnetic radiation for generating projections of at least one part of a boundary of the medium, at least two detectors for detecting one of the projections, respectively, and for converting same into signals, wherein the detectors each comprise a detecting direction and the detecting directions of the detectors are disposed at angles to each other, and further comprising an analysis unit for determining the tilt in two axes from the signals of the at least two detectors, wherein the tilt is determined jointly for the two axes from a combination of the signals. |
| US09506752B2 |
Explosion-proof dust of electromechanical level measuring device
An explosion-proof dust of electromechanical level measuring device includes: a explosion proof enclosure (100), formed with a safe chamber area (101) and a hazardous chamber area (102) and a power shaft sleeve (120) is provided for communicating the above two; a power unit (200) disposed inside the safe chamber area (101); a control module (300) disposed inside the safe chamber area (101) and electrically connected to the power unit (200); a capstan (400) disposed in the hazardous chamber area (102); a power shaft (500) sleeved in the power shaft sleeve (120) and two ends thereof are respectively connected to the power unit (200) and the capstan (400); and a pair of bearings (610, 620) disposed in the power shaft (120) and spaced with an interval thereby forming a fireproof path (601). |
| US09506749B2 |
Structured light 3-D measurement module and system for illuminating an area-under-test using a fixed-pattern optic
A surface measurement module for 3-D triangulation-based image acquisition of a surface-under-inspection and under observation by at least one camera. The module having: (a) a casing housing an optical system comprising a plurality of lens elements positioned between a fixed-pattern optic and a light source; (b) an output of said fixed-pattern optic comprising a multi-frequency pattern comprising a plurality of pixels representing at least a first and second superimposed sinusoid projected simultaneously, each of the sinusoids represented by the pixels having a unique temporal frequency and each of the pixels projected to satisfy I n p = A p + ∑ k = 1 K B k p cos ( 2 π f k y p + 2 π k n N ) Eq . ( 1.1 ) (c) a shifting element to spatially shift said output of said fixed-pattern optic during projection onto the surface-under-inspection; and (d) a plurality of images captured of said output of said fixed-pattern optic during projection onto the surface-under-inspection are used for the image acquisition. |
| US09506748B2 |
Shape measuring method and shape measureing device
The purpose of the present invention is to not only decrease the time required to detect an optical section line in an optical sectioning method but to improve precision in shape measurement of an object to be measured. In this shape measuring method, after an area dividing line is drawn in a region that includes an extracted optical section line and the region is divided into small areas, a longitudinal region is established that spreads in the up and down direction by a plurality of pixels centered around the location of the optical section line in each small area. The next image processing occurs in the whole region of the longitudinal regions. |
| US09506747B2 |
Inspection method for sheet detection device, sheet detection device, and inspection apparatus
A control portion of a sheet detection device causes a light emitter to emit a predetermined amount of light emission, to determine whether or not a first reference sheet is in a detection area. When the first reference sheet is not in the area, a sheet detection sensor is moved upward by a predetermined movement pitch. When the first reference sheet is in the area, the present detection distance between the sheet detection sensor and the first reference sheet is stored. The same process is performed for the second reference sheet. When both of the detection distances are correct, the control portion determines that an output from the sheet detection sensor is correct, and sets the amount of light emission for a document detection process. When both of the detection distances are incorrect, the amount of light emission from the light emitter is increased by one step. |
| US09506745B2 |
Error measurement method and machine tool
A method for measuring errors in the linear feed shafts of a multi-spindle machine tool having two or more rotating feed shafts in addition to three linear feed shafts, wherein: at least first through third reflecting mirrors are attached to a table of the machine tool; a laser length-measuring machine is attached to the tip of a principal shaft of the machine tool; the linear feed shafts are driven, and the laser length-measuring machine is moved to prescribed measuring points; the two or more rotating feed shafts are driven at each of the measuring points; the coordinates at each measuring point are calculated by measuring the distances between the first through third reflecting mirrors and the laser length-measuring machine; and errors in the linear feed shafts of the machine tool are obtained by comparing the machine coordinates of the machine tool. |
| US09506739B2 |
Distance measurement by beating a varying test signal with reference signal having absolute frequency value predetermined with a specified accuracy
A method determines a distance with a specified accuracy. The method transmits to an interferometer a test signal oscillating with a test frequency and receives, in response to the transmitting, an interferometric signal formed by interfering the test signal with a delayed signal produced by delaying a copy of the test signal over the distance equal to a path length difference in the interferometer. The test frequency is varying such that the test signal oscillates with different values of the test frequency. The method determines at least two values of the test frequency corresponding to particular values of the interferometric signal by beating the test signal with a reference signal having a reference frequency, wherein a value of the reference frequency is an absolute value predetermined with the specified accuracy. The method determines the distance using the two values of the test frequency. |
| US09506735B1 |
Method of making polymer ammunition cartridges having a two-piece primer insert
The present invention provides a method of making an ammunition cartridge having a two piece primer insert by forming a two piece primer insert that is overmolding with a cylindrical polymeric middle body and joining a cylindrical polymeric bullet-end component to the cylindrical polymeric middle body to form a polymer ammunition cartridge. |
| US09506734B2 |
Explosive matrix assembly
An explosive matrix assembly of the present disclosure has a single detonating cord formed into a grid, and the grid has a first plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a first plane and a second plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a second plane and the first plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the second plurality of detonating portions, wherein the overlay creates a plurality of crossings between the first plurality of detonating cord portions and the second plurality of detonating cord portions. Additionally, the explosive matrix assembly has one or more point explosives coupled to the crossings for initiation of an explosion. |
| US09506729B2 |
Field mixable two-component liquid explosive
A low-cost, reliable and easy to use kit for neutralizing surface exposed landmine and unexploded ordnance for humanitarian demining is based on a liquid fuel and a solid/soluble fuel. Both fuels are premeasured in separate, sealed containers. The addition of a small quantity of solid/soluble fuel into the liquid creates an explosive. The resulting mixture is capable of detonating with a standard No. 8 blasting cap. The solid/soluble fuel can be in the form of a powder, tablet, or its saturated solution in water. The solid/soluble fuel is hexamethylenetetramine. The liquid fuel, nitromethane, is provided in premeasured quantities. User is provided instructions for choosing the appropriate quantity of liquid fuel, the corresponding solid/soluble fuel required, the method of mixing, placement and detonation of the kits. Also disclosed is a simple wooden stand to hold the bottle of explosive in place. A special fuel, liquid 2-ethylhexylnitrate, is provided to desensitize the mixed and sensitized explosive. |
| US09506728B2 |
Recoil absorbing mechanism
Systems (100) and methods (1200) for recoil absorption. The methods comprising: causing a moving carrier (102) to freely travel linearly in a first direction by discharging at least one recoil producing device (110-114); absorbing an impulse force resulting from discharging the recoil producing device using a spring (122, 124) having a first end coupled to the moving carrier and a second end (130) coupled to a fixed frame member (132); and applying a pulling force by the spring to the moving carrier in a second direction opposed from the first direction at an end of spring travel, whereby a uni-directional force transfer mechanism (610) is caused to engage an elongate latching element so as to latch the moving carrier in position and prevent the moving carrier from freely traveling in the second direction. |
| US09506720B1 |
Shotgun with adjustable shell loading capacity
A shotgun may comprise a barrel, a chamber configured to receive a shell prior to being fired from the shotgun, and a magazine tube configured to hold shells to be introduced into the chamber. The shotgun may further comprise a shell follower configured for insertion into the magazine tube axially forward of the shells with respect to the long axis of the magazine tube. In addition, the shotgun may further comprise an obstruction associated with the magazine tube that is adjustable between a first position in which the obstruction blocks a travel of the shell follower axially forward of the obstruction, and a second position in which the obstruction allows the travel of the shell follower axially forward of the obstruction. The shell loading capacity of the shotgun may be lower when the obstruction is in the first position than when the obstruction is in the second position. |
| US09506718B2 |
Paintball loader
The paintball loader of the present invention includes a housing having a hopper for holding a supply of paintballs. An outlet tube connected to the hopper is adapted to be connected to the inlet tube of a paintball gun. Located within the hopper is an electric motor-operated agitator capable of directing paintballs within the hopper toward the outlet tube so that the paintballs can pass through the outlet tube and into the inlet tube of the paintball gun. A sensing system located at least partially within the outlet tube senses the movement of paintballs through the outlet tube. The sensing system includes a rotatable wheel having a plurality of angularly spaced apart radially extending members. The wheel is rotatably mounted relative to the outlet tube such that paintballs passing through the tube engage the radially extending members and cause the wheel to rotate. A plurality of magnets carried by the wheel pass by a Hall effect sensor mounted on the housing as the wheel is rotated. This causes an electronic circuit associated with the Hall effect sensor to activate the electric motor to operate the agitator. In addition, a magnet fixed to the housing and capable of interacting with the plurality of magnets carried by the wheel stops the wheel from rotating unless it is engaged by a moving paintball. |
| US09506717B2 |
Multiple shot spear gun
The multiple shot spear gun includes a central rotary shaft having a plurality of relatively stationary spear launching tubes or barrels distributed therearound in a cylindrical pattern. The number of spear launching tubes or barrels is not limited, but may comprise any practicable number. Rotation of the central shaft causes a disc to rotate. The disc has a ramp or tang thereon that sequentially engages the trigger of each of the spear launchers as the disc is rotated. A safety disc is rotated with rotation of the central shaft. The safety disc includes a plurality of holes therein. A spring-loaded catch engages one of the holes as the disc rotates with rotation of the central shaft. Thus, the operator of the multiple shot spear gun must release the safety catch after each shot to rotate the central shaft further for the next shot. |
| US09506712B2 |
Firearm with tubular handguard mounting system
A firearm with tubular handguard mounting system is provided. The firearm includes receiver, a barrel having a breech threadably engaging the receiver, and a handguard. A primary barrel nut threadably engages the breech end of the barrel and is moveable into abutting contact with the receiver to form a tightened barrel to receiver connection. A secondary barrel nut threadably engages the primary barrel nut and is tightened thereto to trap an external annular barrel flange between the primary barrel nut and an annular abutment surface on the secondary barrel nut. The secondary barrel nut provides a free float tubular handguard, such as an AR-15 type handguard. Additionally, the primary barrel nut and secondary barrel nut provide a dual locking feature which resists loosening of the barrel connection. |
| US09506711B2 |
Barrel nut assembly and method to attach a barrel to a firearm using such assembly
A fixture for use with AR15/M16 type firearms is provided herein. The fixture is made up of several parts that when used in conjunction with one another mitigate the transfer of torque from the barrel nut to the firearms receiver during barrel installation. The fixture affords the user a method and apparatus that holds the barrel in alignment with the firearm receiver and secures the barrel against rotational movement during installation of a barrel nut or similar device. The fixture may be configured to work with the legacy AR15/M16 type barrel nut, as well as other designs as disclosed herein. |
| US09506710B2 |
Modular silencer system
Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a silencer or noise suppressor having a rearward portion that may be coupled to the barrel of a firearm and a forward portion that can mate with the rearward portion such that a length of the rearward portion may at least partially overlap an exterior surface of the forward portion. The forward portion may include an interior chamber that can receive a baffle core having a core body made up of a series of spaced peripheral portions, and at least a portion of the baffle core may protrude from the interior chamber so as to be substantially sealed between the rearward and forward portions. |
| US09506709B2 |
Gun detection system and method to prevent school and business shootings
A gun detection system and method to prevent school and business shootings is provided that is capable of detecting a firearm a significant distance away from the point of entry and triggering response of an alarm and an automatic door locking system. |
| US09506708B2 |
Tactical firearm systems and methods of manufacturing same
Tactical firearm systems and methods of manufacturing tactical firearm systems are discussed herein. In some embodiments, a tactical weapons platform can comprise a forend assembly adapted to house a portion of a barrel; a receiver assembly detachably coupled to the forend assembly and adapted to interface with a bolt action; and a butt stock assembly detachably coupled to the receiver assembly. In other embodiments, a modular stock assembly for a bolt action rifle can generally comprise a forend assembly, a receiver assembly, and a butt stock assembly. The forend assembly can have a body adapted to house a barrel in a free floating configuration, wherein the body surrounds at least a portion of the length of the barrel. The receiver assembly can be detachably coupled to the forend assembly and adapted to directly interface with a bolt action without bedding. The butt stock assembly can be detachably coupled the receiver assembly by a hinge. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described herein. |
| US09506705B1 |
Feeder delinker
A feeder delinker for a Gatling-type machine gun accepts an ammunition belt consisting of interconnecting rounds and clips. The feeder delinker contains a paddlewheel that separates the leading round from the leading clip by applying a side force directly to the round between the two C-shaped loops while the clip is restrained. |
| US09506704B2 |
Adjustable gas block for a gas operated firearm
An adjustable gas block for a gas operated firearm is provided that offers the user a means by which the volume of gas being directed to the host rifle's operating system can be adjusted. The adjustable gas block provides two positions of adjustment, with the position of use being selected based on whether or not a back pressure increasing device, such as a noise suppressor or a silencer, is mounted on the firearm. A first position provides the optimal volume of gas into the gas operating system for it to operate properly based on its factory configuration and in the absence of a back pressure increasing device. A second position is available for use when the back pressure is increased due to the presence of a back pressure increasing device. The second position exposes a port through which a portion of the volume of gas from the barrel is vented into a secondary chamber prior to being released into the atmosphere. By venting a portion of the gas into a secondary chamber, the amount of gas received by the operating system is reduced to a volume that is substantially equal to the volume of gas that would be received by the operating system in the absence of a back pressure increasing device. No tools are required to select either of the positions provided by the gas block. |
| US09506702B2 |
Externally loading semi-automatic firearm with integral or non-removable feeding device
Weapon and rifle systems and methods with integral or non-removable ammunition well or reservoir are described. A lower receiver for an M16 type weapon or rifle system is described with an aperture for loading one or more cartridges into an ammunition well or reservoir formed as part of the lower receiver, a pull channel, a follower pull coupled to the pull channel, a follower adapted for retraction by the follower pull, a bottom cover to the ammunition well or reservoir, wherein the pull channel and follower pull are capable of retracting the follower past the aperture for loading one or more cartridges into the ammunition well or reservoir. Also described is a weapon or rifle system using the lower receiver described herein and a method for loading a weapon or rifle system using the lower receiver as described herein. |
| US09506701B2 |
Cold and/or heat accumulator
A cold and/or heat accumulator has a first heat exchanger and preferably a second heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger may, in particular, be provided to be perfused by a refrigerant while the second heat exchanger is preferably perfused by brine. The first heat exchanger and preferably also the second heat exchanger are engaged in a heat-exchanging relationship with carrier elements charged with a cold or heat storage medium and may, in particular, be formed by graphite strips. |
| US09506696B2 |
Hand treatment device
A hand treatment device is provided for drying a user's hands with an airflow. The hand treatment device comprises a hand treatment chamber comprising a hand insertion section and an outflow sink for purging fluid carried by the airflow from the user's hands to the outflow sink. Therein, the airflow is generated by applying a negative pressure to the outflow sink, such that air is sucked from an environment of the hand treatment device through the hand insertion section into the outflow sink. |
| US09506695B2 |
Substrate treating apparatus and method
Provided is a substrate treating apparatus. The substrate treating apparatus includes a first unit, a second unit, a supply line connecting the first unit to the second unit to supply a supercritical fluid from the first unit to the second unit, a flow rate adjustment member disposed in the supply line, and a filter disposed in the supply line to remove foreign substances. The supply line disposed between the flow rate adjustment member and the filter is disposed to get out of a straight line. |
| US09506692B2 |
Device and method for drying fibrous material
A method for dewatering a fibrous material web, wherein fibrous material is applied via a headbox on at least one wire and is subsequently dewatered in order to form a fibrous material web. Following the wire section, the resulting fibrous material web is dewatered by several presses, wherein the first press through which the fibrous material web is guided following the headbox is equipped with a double nip. The first press is formed by a wire roll and two couch rolls which are each pressed against the wire roll for forming a nip. Also disclosed is a corresponding device for carrying out the method. |
| US09506690B2 |
Process for the production of a subcooled liquefied natural gas stream from a natural gas feed stream, and associated installation
A process for the production of a subcooled liquefied natural gas stream from a natural gas feed stream. Passing a first natural gas feed stream through a first heat exchanger for precooling by heat exchange with a first stream of gaseous refrigerant produced in a first refrigeration cycle comprising a first dynamic expansion turbine. Passing the precooled feed stream through a second heat exchanger for liquefying by heat exchange with a second stream of gaseous refrigerant produced in a second refrigeration cycle comprising a second dynamic expansion turbine. Passing the liquefied natural gas stream through a third heat exchanger for subcooling the liquefied gas by heat exchange with a third refrigerant stream produced in a third refrigeration cycle comprising a third dynamic expansion turbine separate from the first turbine and the second turbine. An installation includes devices for conveying the natural gas stream, the heat exchangers and the turbines and compression devices cooling the refrigerants for the heat exchangers. |
| US09506688B2 |
Refrigerator comprising water dispenser
The present invention relates to a refrigerator (1) comprising a body (2), at least one door (3) situated on the body (2), a water dispenser (4) situated on the door (3) and enabling the user to receive water without opening the door (3), a storage tank (5) situated on the inner wall of the door (3), a cover (6) situated on the storage tank (5) and having a closed position wherein the cover (6) almost completely covers the top of the storage tank (5) and an open position wherein the cover (6) at least partially opens the top of the storage tank (5), a locking mechanism (7) that enables the cover (6) to be fixed to the storage tank (5) when the cover (6) is in the closed position and a recess (8) arranged on the inner wall of the door (3), behind the storage tank (5). |
| US09506686B2 |
Refrigerator and method of manufacturing inner cabinet of refrigerator
Disclosed herein is a refrigerator in which a level difference between an inner cabinet and an outer cabinet is improved in coupling the inner cabinet with the outer cabinet by forming a corner of the inner cabinet located at a portion coupled with the outer cabinet to have a smaller radius. The refrigerator includes an inner cabinet in which a storage chamber is formed. The refrigerator also includes an outer cabinet coupled with an outside of the inner cabinet and configured to form an exterior. The refrigerator further includes an insulating material filling between the inner cabinet and the outer cabinet. The inner cabinet includes a storage portion configured to form the storage chamber. The inner cabinet also includes an edge portion configured to extend in a vertical direction toward the outside of the storage portion from a front surface edge of the storage portion and exposed to the outside. The inner cabinet further includes a contact portion configured to extend in a vertical direction toward a rear direction from the edge portion and in contact with the outer cabinet when coupling with the outer cabinet. The inner cabinet includes a seating portion disposed in a rear direction of a front surface portion of the outer cabinet in contact with the contact portion and in parallel with the edge portion. The contact portion extends in a rear direction more than an end of the seating portion adjacent to the contact portion from the edge portion. |
| US09506685B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator that includes a compartment to store foods, and a door to open and close the compartment. The door has a door main body, a door handle movably disposed on the door main body to actuate the door main body to be easily opened, a slider protruding toward the refrigerator main body in response to movement of the door handle, and a driving force transfer unit. The driving force transfer unit may be located between the door handle and slider to transfer a driving force, generated upon pulling the door handle, to the slider. The door further includes a pocket housing partially buried into the door main body and receiving therein the door handle. The slider and the driving force transfer unit may be individually detachable. This configuration facilitates opening of the refrigerator and inspection and replacement of components of the driving force transfer unit. |
| US09506679B2 |
Heat pump system
In a heat pump system according to the present invention, at least part of a plurality of outdoor heat-exchanging flow paths that pass through an outdoor heat exchanger is alternately selected as a flow path for defrosting and is used, and the other flow path is used as a flow path for evaporation so that defrosting and a heating operation can be simultaneously performed. In addition, the refrigerant in which a defrosting action is performed, while passing through the outdoor heat exchanger, is throttled and then is used for an evaporation action so that the structure of the heat pump system is simple and both heating and defrosting can be performed. |
| US09506677B2 |
Electronic expansion valve
An electronic expansion valve comprising a screw rod and a motor provided with an output shaft. The output shaft is transmissively connected to the screw rod via a gear system. The gear system is supported on a gear base. The screw rod passes through the gear base. The electronic expansion valve also comprises a valve base provided with valve cavity and a motor housing arranged on the exterior of the motor. The gear base is further arranged within the valve cavity. The upper end part of the valve base is further connected to the lower end part of the motor housing. The structural design of the electronic expansion valve reduces the number of sealed parts for same, thus effectively lowering the probability of leakage and simplifying the assembly structure thereof. |
| US09506675B1 |
Thermoelectric coolers with asymmetric conductance
A thermoelectric cooler that includes a hot side thermally conducting/electrically insulating cover plate with electrical connectors on the inner surface, a cold side thermally conducting/electrically insulating cover plate, the hot side thermally conducting/electrically insulating cover plate being displaced away from the cold side thermally conducting/electrically insulating cover plate with electrical connectors on the inner surface, one or more thermoelectric elements, each thermoelectric element comprising a p-doped semiconductor element and an n-doped semiconductor element, each one of the p-doped semiconductor element and the n-doped semiconductor element being disposed between the hot side thermally conducting/electrically insulating cover plate and the cold side thermally cover plate, and means for improving thermal conductance to the hot side thermally conducting/electrically insulating cover plate. |
| US09506671B2 |
Heat transfer medium, use thereof, and method for operating a solar thermal power plant
A heat transfer medium is used in solar thermal power plants. The heat transfer medium can reversibly absorb and release water. The heat transfer medium releases water during heating and releases heat during re-absorption of the water. |
| US09506670B2 |
Method and system for buffering thermal energy and thermal energy buffer system
A method for buffering thermal energy comprises a thermal buffering medium contained by a thermal energy buffer. The volume of the thermal buffering medium is subdivided in one or more parts such that the different parts of the volume of the thermal buffering medium together form the total thermal buffering medium. The thermal energy buffer comprises a temperature sensor for each part. A controller has at least one signal representing at least one thermal energy value related to the thermal energy buffer. The thermal energy values comprise a predetermined minimum amount of thermal energy present in the thermal energy buffer. The controller controls a heater such that the amount of thermal energy present in the thermal energy buffer is higher than or equals the predetermined minimum amount of energy present in the thermal energy buffer. |
| US09506669B2 |
Solid fuel boiler
The present invention relates to a solid fuel and, more particularly, to a solid fuel boiler which uses, as a heat source, solid fuel including rice straws, fallen leaves, trees, etc. and can receive oil fuel and gas fuel so as to keep a fire alive. |
| US09506666B2 |
System and method for monitoring HVAC system operation
A comfort controller in an HVAC system is provided. The comfort controller comprises a processor configured such that the comfort controller compares at least one of an actual run time of the HVAC system to a benchmark run time and an actual static pressure of the HVAC system to a benchmark static pressure. The processor is further configured such that, when at least one of the actual run time and the actual static pressure are outside a specified range of their associated benchmarks, the comfort controller determines that the HVAC system has an improper configuration. The processor is further configured such that the comfort controller displays the results of the comparison. |
| US09506665B2 |
Remote control system for controlling operation of a fan assembly
A remote control system for controlling operation of a fan assembly is provided. The system includes a first sensor module having a first housing, a first sensor, a first microprocessor, and a first RF transmitter. The first microprocessor is programmed to generate a first control signal to induce the first RF transmitter to transmit a first RF signal in response to a sensor signal from the first sensor. The first RF signal has a first address value and a first command value. The remote control system further includes a fan control module having a second housing, a second microprocessor, an AC power plug, an AC/DC voltage converter, a controllable switch, and an RF receiver. The RF receiver is configured to receive the first RF signal. |
| US09506658B2 |
Cooker
The present invention relates to a cooker. In the present invention, the exhaust gas of the upper cooking chamber flows into the upper duct and discharged to the outside of the cooker and the exhaust gas of the lower cooking chamber sequentially flows into the lower duct, the upper duct and discharged to the outside of the cooker, and the exhaust gas of the upper and lower cooking chamber is discharged to the outside of the cooker alone or in a mixed state thereof. Therefore, in the present invention, the exhaust gas generated during cooking foods in the upper cooking chamber and the lower chamber may be discharged by a simpler configuration. |
| US09506654B2 |
System and method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor
A system for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes an end cap that extends radially across the combustor and includes an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface. A combustion chamber is downstream of the end cap, and tubes extend from the upstream surface through the downstream surface. Each tube provides fluid communication through the end cap to the combustion chamber. The system further includes means for reducing combustion dynamics in the combustor. A method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through tubes that extend axially through an end cap that extends radially across the combustor and obstructing at least a portion of the working fluid flowing through a first set of the tubes. |
| US09506653B2 |
Combustion chamber of a gas turbine
A combustion chamber of a gas turbine, including an external combustion chamber wall as well as an internal combustion chamber wall, wherein the internal combustion chamber wall, at its frontal end area as it appears with respect to the flow direction of the combustion chamber, is supported in a longitudinally slidable manner inside a groove of a base plate that is arranged in the area of a combustion chamber head, and is fixedly attached at the external combustion chamber wall at its back end area. |
| US09506651B2 |
Method for the production of a glow plug
Methods for producing a glow plug having a housing, a ceramic glow pin and a protective tube from which a section of the glow pin projects which is thinner than a thicker section arranged in the protective tube. The thinner section leads to a glow tip. The glow pin is inserted into the protective tube and the protective tube is inserted into the housing. A securing element is placed onto the first end of the glow pin. The internal diameter of the securing element is smaller than the maximum diameter of the glow pin. The securing element is fastened on the protective tube. Alternatively, the protective tube is heated locally at a section of the protective tube surrounding the thinner section, and there the interior width of the protective tube is reduced to a value smaller than the diameter of the thicker section of the glow pin. |
| US09506650B2 |
Fire starter and survival tool
A survival tool intended for fire starting with a novel tinder generation element which creates fine, elongated slivers of combustible material which ignite and dry easily even in damp or wet environments. The device combination of a pyrophoric element, striker, ignitable material and other optional elements with the elongated tinder generation component reduces the risk of injury and subsequent infection over bladed alternatives, while also containing all required elements for wilderness fire starting in a small convenient package. |
| US09506649B2 |
Methods and apparatus to control combustion process systems
Example methods and apparatus to control combustion process systems are disclosed. An example method includes monitoring an actual flow of fuel into a combustion process, calculating a relative heat release value corresponding to the fuel in the combustion process, and determining a fuel demand for the combustion process based on the relative heat release value. |
| US09506648B2 |
Steam plasma arc hydrolysis of ozone depleting substances
A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor. |
| US09506641B2 |
AC LED module having surge protection function
An AC LED module having surge protection function includes: an insulation seat, formed with a first surface and a second surface, wherein a concave area is formed on the first surface, and an opening is formed at a substantially central portion of the concave area; an annular fasten member, fastened in the concave area of the insulation seat, and formed with at least one buckle structure for being combined with a reflection cup; a circuit board, installed with a LED light source, wherein the circuit board is fastened on the second surface of the insulation seat, and the LED light source is aligned with the opening; and a surge absorbing member, disposed at the exterior of the insulation seat and electrically coupled to an AC power input port of the circuit board, thereby preventing the circuit board from being damaged by an AC surge. |
| US09506640B1 |
Conductive chain for touch dimming overhead lights
Switches, devices, systems, and methods for using a conductive pull chain on an overhead light where physically touching the chain can turn on and off the light as well as provides dimming levels of the overhead light, and for converting overhead light fixtures to have a pull chain that can become touch sensitive to turn on and off and have different light dimming levels. The pull chains can also be consecutively pulled to different brightness levels with three switch controls. The overhead lights can be wall mounted lights, ceiling mounted lights and/or ceiling fans with light fixtures. |
| US09506639B1 |
Lighting systems and methods
An apparatus includes a light fixture and a cable operatively coupled to the light fixture. In one aspect, the apparatus also includes an actuator operatively coupled to the cable to draw in or draw out the cable. The apparatus further includes a bar having a first portion pivotably coupled to the light fixture and a second portion pivotably coupled to a support. |
| US09506637B2 |
Circuit board and lighting device having the circuit board
Provided is a circuit board including: a support substrate including a first region and a second region extending to be bent from the first region; light emitting devices mounted to the first region of the support substrate; and a bending portion bent between the first region and the second region, wherein the bending portion comprises: an interconnection line arrangement portion that crosses an interconnection line; and an interconnection line protection portion disposed on the periphery of the interconnection line, wherein the interconnection line protection portion protrudes more than the interconnection line arrangement portion. |
| US09506636B2 |
Lighted display connector
A display connector is provided and includes a plate body, a display assembly, and a power source. The plate body includes a panel fastener, and the display assembly is positioned on the plate body. The display assembly includes a light source, with the power source connecting to the light source through the plate body. |
| US09506631B2 |
Profile rail, connecting element, illuminating module, lighting system and light box
A DIN rail with at least one bottom wall (2) and two side walls (3a, 3b) emerging from the bottom wall (2) on opposite sides, wherein the DIN rail (1) is designed to accommodate, in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner, at least one light-emitting module (7) in an accommodating area (4) delimited by the bottom wall (2) and the side walls (3a, 3b). |
| US09506628B1 |
Semiconductor lighting devices and methods
Lighting devices using selectively permeable barrier elements, graphite sheet materials, and/or browning agent destroyers/sequestering agents are disclosed. In one embodiment a lighting device may include a body or housing with a selectively permeable barrier element, such as a silicone membrane or o-ring to allow diffusion of contaminants from one or more interior volumes to the exterior environment. Contaminants may be mitigated through use of a sequestering agent/browning agent destroyer. Heat conduction between elements of the housing, such as to aid removal of heat generated from a lighting element such as an LED, may be improved through use of graphite materials, such as PGS sheets between housing elements. |
| US09506625B2 |
Light source module
A light source module adapted for a signboard having a light emitting surface is provided. The light source module includes a base, at least one light source, at least one first reflective structure, and at least three second reflective structures. The base has a bottom and at least one side surface. The side surface is adjacent to the bottom and disposed between the bottom and the light emitting surface. The first reflective structure is adjacent to the side surface and far away from the bottom. The second reflective structures are disposed on the bottom. Part of the light beams provided by the light source ejects from the light emitting surface after reflected by one of the second reflective structures. Another part of the light beams ejects from the light emitting surface after reflected by the first reflective structure and one of the second reflective structures sequentially. |
| US09506623B2 |
Surface light-emitting UV LED lamp and manufacturing method thereof
The present disclosure relates to a UV LED lamp, and more particularly, to a UV LED lamp which converts UV LED light from a point light source into surface light using the simplest structure and emits the surface light. The UV LED lamp comprises: a UV LED chip; a PCB board having the UV LED chip mounted thereon; and a cover disposed at a distance from the UV LED chip and configured to convert point UV light, emitted from the UV LED chip, into surface light, the cover having an inner surface facing the UV LED chip and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, wherein the inner surface and outer surface of the cover are roughened, and the amount of total reflection from the roughened inner surface is greater than the amount of total reflection from the roughened outer surface. |
| US09506618B2 |
Automotive lamp system
An automotive lamp system adapted for providing illumination for a vehicle includes an LED, a controlling motor and a reflecting mirror module. The reflecting mirror module is connected to the controlling motor via a driving shaft. The reflecting mirror module includes a first reflecting mirror and a second reflecting mirror. The first reflecting mirror is configured for reflecting the light generated from the LED to the second reflecting mirror. The second reflecting mirror is configured for reflecting the light reflected by the first reflecting mirror outside the vehicle. An angle of the reflecting mirror module relative to the LED is varied via the controlling motor. Thus, a direction of the light reflected outside the vehicle is varied. |
| US09506613B2 |
Vehicle lamp fitting
A vehicle lamp fitting comprises a semiconductor light source and a lens adapted to radiate light from the semiconductor light source with both a main light distribution pattern and an overhead sign light distribution pattern. The lens includes a first surface of incidence adapted to form the main light distribution pattern, and a second surface of incidence adapted to form the overhead sign light distribution pattern. The second surface of incidence is located further to a side of the lens adjacent to the semiconductor light source than an imaginary first surface of incidence. |
| US09506612B1 |
Emergency lighting for light emitting diode fixtures
A luminaire can comprise two different types of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”), for example a chip-on-board light emitting diode (“LED”) and at least one discrete light emitting diode. The luminaire can have a normal mode of operation that utilizes utility power and an emergency mode of operation that utilizes battery power. The luminaire may transition from normal to emergency mode upon loss of the utility power. During normal operation, the luminaire can operate the chip-on-board light emitting diode using utility power. During emergency operation, the luminaire can operate the discrete light emitting diode using battery power, without operating the chip-on-board light emitting diode. |
| US09506607B2 |
Lighting device and corresponding method of assembly
A lighting device includes a lighting source, e.g. a LED lighting source, arranged between a first and a second component with a coupling structure interposed between the first and the second component to sealingly couple them together.The coupling structure includes at least one layer resiliently deformable to permit relative displacement of the first and second components. |
| US09506603B2 |
Metal hydrides with embedded metal structures for hydrogen storage
One illustrative embodiment includes materials and devices including an integrated hydrogen storage structure including a plurality of continuously connected thermally conductive elongated members, the elongated members including continuously connected openings between the elongated members; and, a metal hydride material contacting the elongated members and disposed within the connected openings and surrounding the elongated members. |
| US09506599B2 |
Display device
A display device is provided, the display device comprises a housing and a support stand for supporting the housing, and a mounting seat is provided on the housing. The display device further comprises a rotating component, the rotating component comprises a connecting piece and a hanging piece rotationally connected with the connecting piece, the connecting piece is fixed on the support stand, and the hanging piece is detachably mounted on the mounting seat. |
| US09506597B2 |
Support system for an aftertreatment system for an engine
Various systems are provided for a support structure. In one embodiment, a system comprises a support structure including a plurality of support legs, a first end of each support leg of the plurality of support legs coupled to a respective cylinder head of a plurality of cylinder heads mountable to an engine block, the plurality of support legs configurable to support an exhaust aftertreatment system. |
| US09506595B2 |
Fluid line
A fluid line including a pipe, a connector having a pipe connection, which is arranged on one end of the pipe, and an opening, and a heater arranged in an interior of the pipe. The heater includes a heater rod arranged to extend from the pipe into the pipe connection of the connector and out of the connector through the opening. |
| US09506591B2 |
Self-restrained pipe joint method of assembly
A self-restrained pipe joint system and method of assembly to connect two lengths of pipe in a mechanical joint, which maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as to appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths. |
| US09506589B2 |
Apparatus and method for positioning flexible tubing in alignment with vehicle exhaust pipe
An apparatus and method for positioning a length of flexible tubing in alignment with the exhaust pipe of an automotive vehicle located in an enclosed space. The apparatus includes a length of flexible tubing having an adapter or boot at its inner end. The boot is adapted to be positioned in operative alignment with the exhaust pipe to receive the exhaust gases therefrom and to direct them through the length of flexible tubing. A suction cup is secured to the rear bumper of the vehicle in the vicinity of the end of the exhaust pipe and a length of cord is connected between the boot and the suction cup. The cord is tightened and retained in a tensioned condition by means of a gripping device or keeper. This causes the boot to be retained in an operatively aligned position relative to the exhaust pipe. |
| US09506588B2 |
High-pressure bi-directional sealing system
A high-pressure bi-directional sealing system having outer support rings (30, 32), annular, axial seals (100, 300) between the outer support rings (30, 32), inner support rings (150, 160) located between the annular, axial seals (100, 300) and a redundant seal (200) that is located between the inner support rings (150, 160). The outer support rings (30, 32), the seals (100, 300), the inner support rings (150, 160) and the redundant seal (200) are located within a space between an outer tube (12) and an inner tube (14) that is telescopically disposed within the outer tube (12). The seals (100, 300) are oriented in opposite directions. Specifically, the opening of the seal (100) is facing in a first direction and the opening of the seal (300) is facing in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. This configuration enables the high-pressure bi-directional sealing system to handle pressure in both directions. |
| US09506583B2 |
Extruded encapsulated fillers to provide crush protection
In various embodiments, a tubular comprises a tubular outer sheath defining an inner void; one or more core elements or assemblies disposed within the inner void; and a substantially solid filler in various embodiments disposed within and substantially filling the inner void, where the filler is adapted to give the tubular hoop strength in a crush situation and comprises a polymer with a density of at least 1.0. In some embodiments, these core assemblies comprise an extruded polymer layer typically extruded about core elements in a single pass, fitting about them without a sharp edge and defining an outer shape. The resulting tubular can comprise multiple regions which, though substantially filled, are filled with differing fillers densities. |
| US09506578B2 |
Pressure reducing solenoid valve
A pressure reducing solenoid valve according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a pump housing which has an inflow path and an outflow path; a coil which is provided at an upper side of the pump housing; and a pressure reducing operating unit which has an upper portion positioned in the coil, and a lower portion positioned in the pump housing, and allows a fluid to be discharged from the inflow path to the outflow path so as to reduce pressure. |
| US09506573B2 |
Hydraulic valve for preventing leakage in an actuator for activating a high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker
A hydraulic valve for connecting a first fluid-conducting pressure line to a second fluid-conducting pressure line in an actuator for activating a high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker includes a housing with a first channel inlet for attachment to the first pressure line, and with a second channel inlet for attachment to the second pressure line, and a cavity situated between the first and the second channel inlet. The hydraulic valve includes a sealing body which can move in the cavity and has a circumference which is greater, at least at one point, than the respective circumference of openings adjoining the cavity, of the first and the second channel inlets. The sealing body is geometrically matched to the cross-section of these openings to completely seal the openings when seated. First and second spring elements connected to the sealing body project into the cavity in the relaxed state. |
| US09506566B2 |
Finger-foil seals and gas turbine engines employing the same
Embodiments of a gas turbine engine including a finger-foil seal are provided, as are embodiments of a finger-foil seal. In one embodiment, the finger-foil seal includes an aerodynamic foil having a generally annular body through which a first opening is formed. A finger seal retention structure is disposed around the aerodynamic foil. A finger seal backing spring is coupled to the finger seal retention structure and extends radially inward therefrom to contact an outer circumference of the aerodynamic foil. A first anti-rotation pin extends radially from the finger seal retention structure and into the first opening formed in the aerodynamic foil to inhibit rotation of the aerodynamic foil during operation of the finger-foil seal. |
| US09506559B2 |
Control device and control method for transmission
A speed change ECU, in a case in which any one of a second speed to a fourth speed is established when the operation of the engine is stopped by an idle stop control, determines whether a rotation number of the engine is less than a synchronous rotation number of an input shaft that is defined based on a gear ratio (speed change ratio) γ1 at a first speed and a vehicle speed, in a case in which it is determined that the rotation number is equal to or greater than the synchronous rotation number, does not disengage any one of a brake, a clutch, and a clutch serving as a second engagement element, and in a case in which the rotation number is less than the synchronous rotation number, disengages any one of the brake, the clutch, and the clutch serving as the second engagement element. |
| US09506555B2 |
Hollow-type planet speed reducer
A hollow-type planet speed reducer includes a body. The body includes at least one driving gear driven by a power input source. The driving gear is connected to a transmission gear, and the transmission gear is connected to a first gear. Based on this, the output rotation speed can be reduced by the incorporation of the driving gear, the transmission gear and the first gear. Besides, a tubular member passes though the body and has an accommodating space to receive wires of the hollow-type planet speed reducer. |
| US09506553B2 |
Composite shaft with core insert
The disclosure provides an improved shaft design. The design includes an elongated annular shaft body, having an outer surface and defining a hollow cavity, and a core insert disposed in the hollow cavity. The shaft body has one or more radial flow ports that align with at least one fluid conduit in the insert. A pin couples the insert to the shaft body to prevent rotation of the insert relative to the shaft body. The shaft and the insert can be of different materials, for example, such that the density of the insert is less than that of the shaft body. |
| US09506551B1 |
Clutch and gear synchronizer module
A clutch and gear synchronizer module includes an actuator disposed radially with respect to the transmission shaft and carried by an actuator carrier connected to the transmission shaft for rotation with the transmission shaft. The actuator includes an offset pin coupled to a shift sleeve that is able to move axially with respect to the transmission shaft thereby causing axial and rotational movement of the offset pin and rotation of the actuator about an actuator axis. The actuator includes a lobe and a pawl. Sequentially, the lobe engages a friction ring thereby causing the friction ring to engage the gear and causing the gear to rotate in synchronization with the transmission shaft. As the shift sleeve moves further towards the gear, the pawl then engages clutch teeth disposed on an annular surface of the gear. |
| US09506544B2 |
Seal member and linear motion guide device using same
A ball screw device or linear motion guide device has a seal member preventing dust and dirt from entering into a movable member of a linear motion guide device and seals out fine dust, dirt or like by surely contacting a seal to a shaft member without providing a large margin to the seal. The seal member includes a body portion mounted to the movable member and a lip portion contacting an outer portion of the shaft member, the lip portion has an oblique surface having an axial section inclining with respect to its axial direction, the body portion has an urging member urging the lip portion in a diameter direction of the shaft member and a reinforcing portion reinforcing the body portion. The urging member is located on the reinforcing portion side than the tip end of the lip portion in the axial sectional shape of the lip portion. |
| US09506538B2 |
Idler or roller device
A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which a retaining ring is fitted securely and integrally, the retaining ring comprising an interaction feature providing interaction with the screw so as to allow an axial immobilization of the screw in relation to the bearing. |
| US09506535B2 |
Image-forming apparatus provided with interlocking mechanism for inputting drive force to drive roller of belt unit
An image-forming apparatus includes a main body, a drive source, an image forming section, a coupling and an interlocking mechanism. The image forming section includes a trigger part and a belt unit including: a belt; and a drive roller and a follow roller opposing each other in a first direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the drive roller. The belt is stretched over the drive roller and the follow roller to extend in the first direction. The coupling includes a movable part movable between a transmitting position transmitting a drive force from the drive source to the drive roller and an interrupting position interrupting transmission of the drive force from the drive source to the drive roller. The interlocking mechanism is configured to interlock movement of the movable part between the transmitting position and the interrupting position with movement of the trigger part. |
| US09506532B2 |
Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle
A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft receiving torque of an engine, an output shaft outputting changed torque, a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, a fourth planetary gear set, a first rotation shaft, a second rotation shaft directly connected to the input shaft, a third rotation shaft, a fourth rotation shaft selectively connected to the first rotation shaft or the second rotation shaft, a fifth rotation shaft selectively connected to a transmission housing, a sixth rotation shaft selectively connected to the transmission housing, a seventh rotation shaft selectively connected to the first rotation shaft, and an eighth rotation shaft directly connected to the output shaft, and selectively connected to the first rotation shaft. |
| US09506530B2 |
Driving device and image forming apparatus incorporating the same
A driving device includes a first rotary shaft, a second rotary shaft, a drive-transmission device including a plurality of drive-transmission paths, a first output target rotary body, and a second output target rotary body. The plurality of drive-transmission paths selectively transmits a drive force from the first rotary shaft to the second rotary shaft via any one of the plurality of drive-transmission paths. The first output target rotary body is mounted on the first rotary shaft to receive the drive force from the first rotary shaft. The second output target rotary body is mounted on the second rotary shaft to receive the drive force from the second rotary shaft. |
| US09506528B2 |
Slotted cable retainer for lifting assembly and method of assembling
A lifting assembly is provided. The lifting assembly includes a cable end housing defining an inner cavity. The lifting assembly also includes a retainer ring disposed in the inner cavity at an end thereof. The lifting assembly further includes a cable retainer disposed in the inner cavity of the cable end housing and operative to retain a cable end fitting of a cable, the cable retainer extending from a first end to a second end and defining a slot extending from the first end to the second end to provide installation and removal access of the cable end fitting, the slot having a first slot portion and a second slot portion that are angularly oriented relative to each other. |
| US09506520B2 |
Damping force variable valve assembly
A damping force variable valve assembly includes a spool (144) which is moved by a magnetic force, a spool guide (145) which surrounds the spool (144), valve bodies (151, 152), a main valve (150), a back pressure chamber (160) which is formed at the back of the main valve (150), and an elastic opening/closing portion which is installed in the valve body to open and close a pressure adjustment passage (180) communicating the inside of the back pressure chamber (160) with the outside of the back pressure chamber (160). Due to the interaction between the spool (144) and the spool guide (145), the damping force of the shock absorber is variable between a hard mode in which the back pressure of the back pressure chamber (160) is increased and a soft mode in which the back pressure of the back pressure chamber (160) is decreased. In a case where a flow velocity of a working fluid is low in the hard mode, the elastic opening/closing portion opens the pressure adjustment passage (180) when an internal pressure of the back pressure chamber (160) exceeds a preset pressure. |
| US09506511B2 |
Disk brake, in particular for utility vehicles, and seal of a disk brake of said type
The invention relates to a disk brake, in particular for utility vehicles, having a carrier, a caliper, a holder device for displaceably holding the caliper on the carrier, a seal which is fixed in a recess on the holder device, and a pretensioning device for pretensioning the seal in the recess, wherein the pretensioning device is activated by the mounting of the holder device. |
| US09506508B2 |
One-way transmission module
A one-way transmission module includes two rings and at least one catch. The first ring is used for connection to a hub. The second ring is used for connection to a flywheel-bearing drum. The catch is arranged between the first and second rings to allow the first ring to rotate the second ring in a first direction but prevent the first ring from rotating the second ring in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The first or second ring includes a non-circular profile while the second or first ring includes a non-circular opening. |
| US09506505B2 |
Malfunction detection apparatus and hybrid vehicle
An engaging and disengaging controller for controlling the engagement and disengagement of a power transmission path by supplying a working oil of a predetermined pressure to an engaging and disengaging mechanism includes a valve for opening and closing a flow path of the working oil, and an opening/closing detection section which detects an opened or closed state of the valve. A malfunction detection apparatus for the engaging and disengaging controller includes an opening/closing control section for the valve, a time counting section which counts a predetermined time from the start of an opening/closing control, and a malfunction detection section which determines that the engaging and disengaging controller malfunctions in the case where the time counting section ends counting in such a state that the results of a detection by the opening/closing detection section do not coincide with the details of a control executed by the opening/closing control section. |
| US09506501B2 |
Lightweight joint for transmitting rotational movements
The invention relates to a connecting joint for transmitting a rotation movement from a first to a second rotating shaft, having a joint outer part, a joint central part, and a joint inner part, wherein for transmitting the rotation movement, the joint outer part is connected to the first rotating shaft and the joint inner part is connected to the second rotating shaft. A plurality of balls are provided in ball tracks, which balls in the ball tracks may change their position in relation to the joint outer part, joint central part, and joint inner part. Rotational movement of the connecting joint, by way of the balls in the ball tracks, is transmittable from the joint outer part via the joint central part to the joint inner part and vice versa. |
| US09506497B2 |
Lightweight drive axle shaft
A lightweight drive axle includes an elongate, tubular body having a first longitudinal end configured for coupling to a side gear in a differential and a second longitudinal end configured to support a vehicle wheel. The shaft further includes a screw disposed at the first longitudinal end of the body. The screw comprise a shank configured to be received within a bore in the body and a head having first and second portions. The first portion is disposed at one longitudinal end of the screw, has a first diameter and is spaced from the first longitudinal end of the body. The second portion is disposed between the first portion and the shank and has a second diameter less than the first diameter such that the first longitudinal end of the body and the first and second portions of the head define a groove configured to receive a shaft retainer. |
| US09506495B2 |
Self-locking insert
A self-locking insert and a linear actuator having a self-locking insert are provided. The self-locking insert includes an insert body having an outer surface, a bore extending through the insert body, the bore defining an inner surface, a self-locking feature configured to engage a holder to retain the self-locking insert in a predetermined position, and a de-lashing feature configured to interference fittingly engage the holder. |
| US09506493B2 |
Cap for forming sealed cavity around fastener
A joint having a structure and a fastener passing through the structure. A cap has a body portion with an annular base terminating at an edge, the body portion forming an enclosure around an end of the fastener. The cap also has an annular flange which extends outwardly from the body portion and is set back from the edge of the base so as to define a pocket between the flange and the base. A sealant is provided in the pocket between the flange and the base, the sealant bonding the cap to the structure via a sealant/cap interface with the cap and a sealant/structure interface with the structure. The surface area of the sealant/cap interface is greater than the surface area of the sealant/structure interface. |
| US09506489B2 |
Connectors used in modular furniture system
A connector for connecting two furniture modules or other stationary objects to form a modular system. The connector includes two hardware pieces, to be mounted onto two furniture modules, respectively. The first piece fits into the second piece in a loading/unloading position, and then moves to a locked position where prongs of the first piece are dovetailed with slots of the second piece. A detent on one hardware piece and a track in the other hardware piece are provided to help the first piece stay in the locked position, but to allow the first piece to move out of the locked position into the loading/unloading position when sufficient force is applied. A furniture unit formed by joining multiple modules using the connector can safely withstand reasonable outside forces in various directions without shifting or separating. The system also allows for easy and intuitive unlocking/dismounting to separate the two modules. |
| US09506488B2 |
Clamp assembly for mounting panels to I-beams
A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block, together with a single bolt to secure them in place. Each of the side blocks as an inclined wedge surface, and the T-shaped clamping block has similarly sloped wedge surfaces along the sides of the leg of the T. When a bolt this passed through side legs of the side blocks, and through or under the clamping block, a sliding and wedging action between the inclined and sloped wedge surfaces occurs. Moreover, a clamping action between the top surface of the clamping block and the lower surface of the lower flanges of the I-beam is also induced. |
| US09506487B1 |
Clamp mechanism for use with a short pole which retains IV bags and motorized medicine dispensing machines
An attaching clamping mechanism which is clamped onto an existing pole of a hospital bed and retains the unsupported short pole adjacent the hospital bed. Through the clamp apparatus the short pole is used to retain sterile bags of medicine with fluid transportation lines which are connected to the sterile bag at one end and at the opposite end may be directly connected to a needle inserted into a patient for intravenous administration of medicine or alternatively connected to a motorized dispensing machine which regulates the dosage of medicine and period of time for intravenous medicine administration with a separate fluid transportation line extending from the dispensing machine to a needle inserted into a patient. The short pole is only between twenty-four (24) inches and thirty-six (36) inches. |
| US09506486B2 |
Fastening arrangement, portable working tool and method of fastening a first housing section to a second housing section
A fastening arrangement for fastening a first housing section to a second housing section of a portable working tool as well as a method by means of which the connection of two housing sections to each other can be simplified are disclosed. A working tool is proposed with a bolt, which at least in sections has an external thread, an internal nut, which at least in sections has an internal thread, wherein the internal thread of the internal nut engages in the external thread of the bolt, and an external nut, which is connected to the internal nut in such a way that the internal nut is held in a displaceable manner in the external nut, whereby during a rotational movement of the external nut the internal nut follows the rotational movement of the external nut and the internal nut performs an axial movement relative to the external nut. |
| US09506477B2 |
Blower, especially combustion air blower for a vehicle heater
A blower, especially combustion air blower for a vehicle heater, includes a blower housing (10) with a housing bottom (14) and with a circumferential wall (16) adjoining the housing bottom (14) and defining a housing interior space (20). A partition (18) divides the housing interior space (20) into a motor mounting space (22) and a sound insulation space (24). |
| US09506475B2 |
Sensorless magnetic levitation vacuum pump and sensorless magnetic levitation device
An electromagnet has a core with a pair of magnetic poles, a primary coil wound around the core, and a series circuit of a first auxiliary coil wound around the first magnetic pole of the core, a second auxiliary coil wound around the second magnetic pole of the core, and capacitors, and is connected in parallel to the primary coil and the series circuit. The first and the second magnetic poles are each divided into a plurality of split magnetic poles. The first auxiliary coil is composed of a plurality of split auxiliary coils wound around the respective pole in the plurality of split magnetic poles of the first magnetic pole so that the mutual inductance with the primary coil becomes zero. The second auxiliary coil is composed of a plurality of split auxiliary coils wound around the respective pole in a plurality of split magnetic poles of the second magnetic pole so that the mutual inductance with the primary coil becomes zero. |
| US09506473B2 |
Protection structure and a fan thereof
A fan includes a fan frame, a rotor, a stator module and a protection structure. The fan frame has a base seat and the stator module is disposed on the base seat. The stator module includes a silicon steel sheet assembly having multiple splits and multiple outer faces. The rotor is disposed in the fan frame corresponding to the outer faces of the silicon steel sheet assembly. The protection structure includes multiple posts corresponding to the splits of the silicon steel sheet assembly. The posts are welded with the splits by means of laser welding. |
| US09506467B2 |
Internal gear pump
An internal gear pump for a hydraulic vehicle brake system comprises a pump shaft, a pinion positioned on the pump shaft, an annulus configured to mesh with the pinion, a shaft bearing positioned on one side of the pinion, and an axial disk. The pinion is configured to conjointly rotate with the pump shaft. The pump shaft is rotatable mounted in the shaft bearing. The axial disk is positioned between the shaft bearing on one end side, and the pinion and the annulus on an opposite end side, and bears sealingly against the pinion and the annulus. The shaft bearing is configured to center the axial disk. |
| US09506464B2 |
Actuator support structure and pump device
A piezoelectric pump includes a leaf spring including a disc portion defining an actuator, an outer frame portion defining a housing, and an elastic support portion. The actuator flexurally vibrates from a center portion of a principal surface thereof to an outer periphery thereof. The elastic support portion includes a beam portion and connection portions and elastically supports the disc portion on the outer frame portion. The beam portion extends in a gap between the disc portion and the outer frame portion in a direction along an outer periphery of the disc portion. A first of the connection portions connects the beam portion to the disc portion. Second and third connection portions are offset from the first connection portion and connect the beam portion to the outer frame portion. |
| US09506463B2 |
Disc pump and valve structure
A dual-cavity pump having a pump body with a substantially elliptical shape including a cylindrical wall closed at each end by end plates is disclosed. The pump further comprises a pair of disc-shaped interior plates supported within the pump by a ring-shaped isolator affixed to the cylindrical wall of the pump body. The internal surfaces of the cylindrical wall, one of the end plates, one of the interior plates, and the ring-shaped isolator form a first cavity within the pump. The internal surfaces of the cylindrical wall, the other end plate, the other interior plate, and the ring-shaped isolator form a second cavity within the pump. The interior plates together form an actuator that is operatively associated with the central portion of the interior plates. The illustrative embodiments of the dual-cavity pump have three valves including one located within a common end wall between the cavities of the pump. Methods for fabricating the pump are also disclosed. |
| US09506458B2 |
Liquid supply apparatus
In a liquid supply apparatus, plungers which respectively expand and contract pump chambers are reciprocated linearly in an axial direction with their phases shifted to each other, thereby continuously discharging liquid. In a pump block, drive rods are mounted so as to be reciprocatable in an axial direction. At a center in an axial direction of shafts attached to the drive rods, drive rollers are mounted, and rollers are mounted at both ends of the shafts. Guide grooves which support the guide rollers are formed in guide blocks. |
| US09506457B2 |
Contactless fluid pumping method and apparatus
A fluid pump apparatus for pumping a fluid from a fluid source to a fluid output comprises a first portion, such as a durable portion, and a second portion, such as a disposable portion. The first portion includes a fluid chamber having a wall and an internal cavity, an input port and an output port. A membrane forms a portion of the wall. The first portion further includes a magneto-sensitive element coupled to the membrane. The second portion comprises an actuator configured to contactlessly induce a reciprocating movement of the membrane by application of a time-varying magnetic field to the magneto-sensitive element, thereby facilitating pumping of the fluid through the fluid chamber. |
| US09506456B2 |
Hydrostatic axial piston machine and retention plate
An axial piston machine has a cylinder connected to a shaft and a multiplicity of pistons guided by the cylinder and supported by sliding shoes on a swashplate. Each sliding shoe has a sliding shoe collar and a sliding shoe head, and is held in place in a direction of a contact position by an annular retraction plate. An end face segment of the retraction plate engages an annular surface between the sliding shoe collar and the sliding shoe head, and each sliding shoe collar passes through an associated aperture in the retraction plate and connects to a corresponding piston. A surround is formed in the retraction plates at the head of each sliding shoe, and is configured to fit around an axial segment of a circumference of the sliding shoe head in a direction toward the swashplate. |
| US09506450B2 |
Submersible power generator
A submersible power generator with an inner/outer double rotational armatures-type power generation mechanism provided with an outer rotational armature and an inner rotational armature opposing the outer rotational armature and rotatable in a direction opposite of the outer rotational armature, and a pair of propellers disposed coaxially with blades of each of the pairs of propellers twists in opposite directions relative to an extending direction of a central axis of the pair of propellers, and a casing for accommodating and shielding the inner/outer double rotational armatures-type power generation mechanism. The submersible power generator, as installed under water to operate in a current, has a buoyancy F acting thereon that is larger than gravity W acting thereon during operation of the submersible power generator due to gravity acting on the mooring wire, so that F>W+gravity acting on the mooring wire−buoyancy acting on the mooring wire. |
| US09506447B2 |
Signal processing device
An engine control device 13 that cannot output a control signal to an electromagnetic wave emission device 30 is used to emit electromagnetic wave at an appropriate timing from the device 30 to a combustion chamber 10. A signal processing device 40 is connected to the engine control device 13 that outputs an ignition signal for instructing an ignition device 12 of the engine 20 to ignite fuel air mixture in the combustion chamber 10 of the engine 20. The signal processing device 40, upon receiving the ignition signal, outputs to the electromagnetic wave emission device 30 an electromagnetic wave drive signal that determines based on the ignition signal an emission period, which is a period for the electromagnetic wave emission device 30 to emit an electromagnetic wave to the combustion chamber 10, so that an ignition operation is performed during the emission period of the electromagnetic wave. |
| US09506439B2 |
Ducted combustion systems utilizing adjustable length ducts
A ducted combustion system is disclosed. The ducted combustion system includes a combustion chamber bound by a flame deck surface of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and by a piston top surface of a piston disposed within the internal combustion engine. The system includes a fuel injector including one or more orifices, the one or more orifices injecting fuel into the combustion chamber as one or more fuel jets. The system includes one or more adjustable length ducts disposed within the combustion chamber between the flame deck surface and the piston top surface, the one or more adjustable length ducts being disposed such that each of the one or more fuel jets, at least partially, enters one of the one or more adjustable length ducts upon being injected into the combustion chamber. |
| US09506433B2 |
Fuel supply system
A fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine may include a first tank and a second tank connected to each other via a fuel line. A first pump and a first fuel filter may be arranged between the first tank and the second tank. A second fuel pump and a second fuel filter may be arranged between the second tank and the engine. The first fuel filter may have a water separator. A first return line may be fluidly connected to the engine on an inlet side and to the second tank on an outlet side and/or the first fuel filter on a raw side. A preheating valve may be arranged in the first return line and be configured to distribute the fuel flowing back from the engine to the first fuel filter and/or the second tank. A second return line may connect the first and second tank. |
| US09506429B2 |
System and method for control of fuel injector spray using ultrasonics
The present disclosure provides an improved system and method of operating a fuel injector of an engine to provide at least two different types of fuel spray in a combustion chamber of the engine by application of ultrasonic pulses to fuel in the fuel injector during an injection event. A first type of spray includes larger droplets that reduce the effective diffusion combustion area around the droplets and a second type of spray includes relatively small droplets that increase the effective diffusion combustion area around the droplets. |
| US09506425B2 |
Internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine includes a supercharger, an oil tank, a scavenging pump, a first passage, a second passage, and a one-way valve. The supercharger is provided in an intake passage. The oil tank communicates with a crankcase via a collecting passage. The scavenging pump is provided in the collecting passage to transport a fluid in the crankcase to the oil tank. The first passage connects an upper space located above a liquid surface in the oil tank and a downstream portion of the intake passage located on a downstream side with respect to the supercharger. The second passage connects the upper space and an upstream portion of the intake passage located on an upstream side with respect to the supercharger. The one-way valve is provided in the first passage and allows the fluid to flow only from the upper space toward the intake passage. |
| US09506419B2 |
Controlling combustion noise of diesel fuel
Disclosed herein is a method of controlling combustion noise of diesel fuel. The method includes steps of setting a first target value indicating a crank angle at a maximum heat release rate and a second target value indicating a combustion noise index; calculating the value of X, which is the difference between a crank angle under the current conditions of a vehicle and the first target value and calculating the value of Y, which is the difference between a combustion noise index under the current conditions of the vehicle and the second target value; setting a third target value indicating a value of Y for the value of X, and calibrating the amount of pilot fuel injected into an engine according to the difference between the value of Y and the third target value. |
| US09506415B2 |
Controller for modifying the voltage signal of an exhaust gas oxygen sensor
A control device is interposable between an oxygen sensor and an electric control unit of a motor vehicle to receive a voltage signal of the oxygen sensor, alter the voltage signal, and output an altered voltage signal. The altered voltage signal is received by the electronic control unit and causes the electronic control unit to produce fuel injector control signals that provide a richer fuel mixture to the internal combustion engine than what would be provided in the absence of said controller. |
| US09506411B2 |
If method and system for engine knock control
Methods and systems are provided for using selective cylinder deactivation for knock control with reduced fuel penalty. Cylinders with heavier knock and/or more borderline limited spark may be transiently deactivated until they are sufficiently cool. While reactivating the cylinders following cooling, other cylinders that are knocking, hot, or borderline spark limited may be deactivated. |
| US09506410B2 |
Method for operating an internal combustion engine and internal combustion engine
A method for operating an internal combustion engine includes a fuel supply device for at least one first and one second fuel, wherein the internal combustion engine has at least one cylinder which includes at least one intake valve and into which air, in particular fresh air, can be supplied via an intake pipe. In a first operating mode of the internal combustion engine, the first fuel is introduced only into the intake pipe, and in a second operating mode, the second fuel is exclusively introduced directly into the cylinder, and in the second operating mode an intake valve opening time period is adjusted to be shorter than in the first operating mode. |
| US09506409B2 |
Method of switching from a liquefied gas fuel to a liquid fuel being provided to a direct injection combustion engine, and direct injection bi-fuel system for such an engine
A method of switching between liquefied gas fuel and liquid fuel consuming modes of a direct injection combustion engine including pumping liquefied gas fuel to a high pressure, pump for pumping the liquefied gas fuel to a high pressure rail of the engine during the liquefied gas fuel consuming mode, switching to the liquid fuel consuming mode, pumping the liquid fuel to the high pressure pump, flushing liquefied gas fuel via a return line between the high pressure pump and a fuel tank, controlling pump operation, controlling flow through the return line, and controlling the pressure of the fuels. |
| US09506405B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling power generation system
A vehicle includes at least one propulsion member and a power generation system. The power generation system includes a power source and a transmission configured to provide torque to the at least one propulsion member. The power generation system further includes a control apparatus comprising an input device and a processor. The processor is configured to receive signals indicative of a power output command, a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, and a plurality of detected power generation system parameters. The processor is also configured to determine a plurality of power generation system control settings for improving efficiency of the vehicle based on at least one of signals indicative of the power output command, the signals indicative of the plurality of detected ambient air conditions, and the signals indicative of a plurality of power generation system parameters. |
| US09506400B2 |
Hydrogen generator, ammonia-burning internal combustion engine, and fuel cell
A hydrogen generator that can be operated in a broad temperature range is disclosed, which comprises a first ammonia conversion part having a hydrogen-generating material which reacts with ammonia in a first temperature range so as to generate hydrogen; a second ammonia conversion part having an ammonia-decomposing catalyst which decomposes ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen in a second temperature range; an ammonia supply part which supplies ammonia; and an ammonia supply passage which supplies ammonia from said ammonia supply part to the first and second ammonia conversion parts. The first temperature range includes temperatures lower than the second temperature range, and hydrogen is generated from ammonia by selectively using the first and second ammonia conversion parts. An ammonia-burning internal combustion engine and a fuel cell having the hydrogen generator are also disclosed. |
| US09506399B2 |
Electric supercharging device
An object is to provide an electric supercharging device that has a high degree of freedom in layout and can suppress the generation of heat from an electric motor. The electric supercharging device 1 includes an electric motor 2, a compressor 3 that supercharges intake air for a vehicle engine, a hydraulic accelerator 10 that accelerates the rotation of the electric motor 2 and transmits the rotation to the compressor 3, and rotation speed adjustment controller 4 that controls the rotation speed of the electric motor 2 and an acceleration ratio of the hydraulic accelerator 10 and adjusts the rotation speed of the compressor 3. The hydraulic accelerator 10 includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump 12 that is connected to the electric motor 2 and is driven by the electric motor 2, a variable displacement hydraulic motor 14 that is connected to the compressor 3 and is driven by hydraulic oil supplied from the hydraulic pump 12, and a hydraulic circuit 13 that is formed by the connection between the hydraulic pump 12 and the hydraulic motor 14. |
| US09506397B2 |
Exhaust pressure estimation from wastegate motor current
In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises adjusting an engine operating parameter based on exhaust pressure, the exhaust pressure estimated based on wastegate actuator motor current. |
| US09506396B2 |
Twin scroll turbocharger with EGR takeoffs
Systems and methods for operating a twin scroll turbocharged engine with a junction configured to selectively control exhaust gas delivery to an exhaust gas recirculation system and a twin scroll turbine are provided. |
| US09506395B2 |
Cooling system and associated operating method
A cooling system for a supercharged internal combustion engine may include a charge air cooling circuit, in which a low-temperature coolant circulates and which may have a low-temperature charge air cooler for cooling charge air and a low-temperature coolant cooler for cooling the low-temperature coolant. The system may include a refrigerant circuit, in which a refrigerant circulates and which has a vaporizer for vaporizing the refrigerant and a condenser for condensing the refrigerant. The system may include a coupling heat exchanger for a fluidically separated, heat-transmitting coupling of the charge air cooling circuit with the refrigerant circuit. The coupling heat exchanger may be arranged in a vaporizer bypass of the refrigerant circuit thereby bypassing the vaporizer and be arranged in a coupling branch of the charge air cooling circuit. The coupling branch may branch off via a branching-off point from a feed of the charge air cooling circuit. |
| US09506392B2 |
Exhaust gas guide element, exhaust gas measuring device for a vehicle, and method for producing an exhaust gas guide element
An exhaust gas guide element for conducting at least a portion of an exhaust gas to a sensor for a vehicle. The exhaust gas guide element has a greater extent in a direction of a longitudinal axis than in a direction of a transverse axis, and is gas-permeable along the direction of the longitudinal axis. One end of the gas guide element along the direction of the longitudinal axis is configured as a receiving region, and the opposite end is configured as a measuring region. A sensor can be positioned in the measuring region, and a gas receiving element is positioned in the receiving region. |
| US09506390B1 |
Distributed control of selective catalytic reduction systems
Methods and systems are provided for modeling a reductant temperature and storage distribution of a SCR catalyst axially and radially. In one example, a method may include modeling an expected distribution of stored reductant among a plurality of axial zones and a plurality of radial zones of an SCR catalyst arranged in an engine exhaust passage and comparing the expected distribution with a reductant storage setpoint of each zone to adjust radial and axial storage locations. |
| US09506389B2 |
System and method for nitriding components of aftertreatment system
A method for nitriding of at least one component of an aftertreatment system is provided. The method includes passing heated gases through the at least one component of the aftertreatment system. The method also includes heating the at least one component, based on the passage of the heated gases. The method further includes dosing a reductant into the at least one component. The method includes forming a nitride layer on an inner surface of the at least one component, based on the passage of the heated gases and the dosing of the reductant. The method also includes controlling the formation of the nitride layer on the at least one component based on adjusting at least one of the passage of the heated gases or the dosing of the reductant. |
| US09506381B2 |
System and method for measuring valve lift and for detecting a fault in a valve actuator based on the valve lift
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a valve lift determination module and a fault detection module. The valve lift determination module determines valve lift based on at least one of a first period when a valve is open and N differences between a first value of a valve lift signal generated by a valve lift sensor when the valve is closed and a second value of the valve lift signal when the valve is open, wherein N is an integer greater than one. The fault detection module detects a fault in a valve actuator based on the valve lift. |
| US09506379B2 |
Concentric camshaft phaser
A concentric cam shaft phaser, including: a first camshaft; a second camshaft located radially inside of the first camshaft; a control gear in contact with the first camshaft and fixedly connected to the first camshaft by a weld, a press fit, or a shrink fit; a rotor non-rotatably connected to the second camshaft; and a stator non-rotatably connected to the control gear. |
| US09506376B2 |
Fossil-fired steam generator
A fossil-fired steam generator for a steam power station includes a number of economizer, evaporator and superheater heating surfaces forming a flow path through which a flow medium flows in a plurality of pressure stages. In a high-pressure stage, an overflow line is connected to the flow path on its inlet side and leads to an injection valve disposed upstream in the flow path from a superheater heating surface in a medium-pressure stage on the flow medium side. The overflow line has two supply lines of which a first supply line branches off on the flow medium side upstream from a high-pressure preheater and a second supply line branches off on the flow medium side downstream from the high-pressure preheater. |
| US09506374B2 |
Component of a turbine with leaf seals and method for sealing against leakage between a vane and a carrier element
A component of a turbine includes a vane, a carrier element and at least four interfaces between the vane and the carrier element. The at least four interfaces are sealed via leaf seals. A method for sealing against leakage between a vane and a carrier element of the above-mentioned turbine component includes sealing the at least four interfaces by way of leaf seals. |
| US09506372B2 |
Damping means for damping a blade movement of a turbomachine
A damper (2) for damping a blade movement of a turbomachine (1), and to a method for producing the damper (2). The damper (2) has at least one side surface (21, 21′) which can be brought into frictional contact with a friction surface of the turbomachine (1) in order to damp a blade movement. The side surfaces (21, 21′) are asymmetrically convex in shape. |
| US09506363B2 |
Welding method and system
A welding method including the steps of: providing, in a first position, a weld target assembly having a welding region and a weld tab located adjacent the welding region, the weld tab changeable from a first physical configuration to a second physical configuration when subject to a first type of weld operation; performing a first weld process on the welding region and weld tab; moving the assembly from the first to a second position; providing safeguard apparatus for cooperating with the weld tab to: prevent the assembly from moving to the second position when the first weld procedure did not include the first type of weld operation; and permit the assembly be moved to the second position when the first weld procedure included the first type of weld operation. The assembly includes a sub-assembly having a foot member and blade portion welded together, thereby ultimately forming an output guide vane. |
| US09506356B2 |
Composite retention feature
A retention feature for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The retention feature includes a ceramic post, an insert, and a braze layer coupling the insert to the ceramic post. The ceramic post includes a body adapted to be coupled to a turbine engine component and a head coupled to the body. The insert is arranged in a space formed in the head and the braze layer extends from the ceramic post to the insert to bond the insert to the ceramic post. |
| US09506354B2 |
Turbine rotor and steam turbine
A turbine rotor blade of the embodiment is made up of plural rotor blades each including: a blade effective part, a blade planting part, and a cover part, in which the cover parts adjacent in a turbine rotor circumferential direction are engaged with each other to make up an annular blade cascade. From among the rotor blades, a cover part of a stopping blade implanted to a planting part of the turbine rotor or the cover part of at least one of the rotor blades engaged with the cover part of the stopping blade is formed at the blade top part of the rotor blade so as to be able to be fitted when the rotor blade is installed in the turbine rotor. |
| US09506351B2 |
Durable turbine vane
A durable nozzle vane includes a leading edge where hot combustion gas impinges on the vane, a pressure side extending from the leading edge to a trailing edge and a suction side extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge, a blunt region along the suction side between the leading edge and a high curvature region, the blunt region having small curvature in the length between the leading edge and the high curvature region allowing for at least two rows of cooling apertures. |
| US09506349B2 |
Wind turbine component comprising radar-absorbing material
A method of making a wind turbine component of composite construction with enhanced radar absorbing properties is described. The method comprises making the component and then modifying the component by applying circuit analog elements to a surface of the component. |
| US09506346B2 |
Overflow vortex transfer system
The present invention is directed to a molten metal pump comprising an elongated pumping chamber tube with a base end and an open top end. A shaft extends into the tube and rotates an impeller therein, the impeller rotates proximate the base end. The tube has a diameter at least 1.1 times the diameter of the impeller. The pumping chamber tube preferably has a length at least three times the height of the impeller. The base end includes an inlet and the top end includes a tangential outlet. Rotation of the impeller draws molten metal into the pumping chamber and creates a rotating equilibrium vortex that rises up the walls of the pumping chamber. The rotating vortex adjacent the top end exists the device cia the tangential outlet. |
| US09506344B2 |
Tunneling apparatus
A tunneling apparatus includes a drill head and a steering shell. The drill head includes a main body having a distal end and an oppositely disposed proximal end. The steering shell is disposed at the distal end of the drill head and is movable relative to the main body of the drill head. The drill head includes structure that assists in maintaining a precise line. |
| US09506340B2 |
Downhole quartz gauge with minimal electronics
A system and method of monitoring a pressure, temperature, and/or vibration of a hostile environment without requiring the use of active electronics or an oscillator circuit in that environment. The system and method interrogate a resonant pressure sensor and a resonant or passive temperature sensor connected to a transmission line and located at least 100 feet (30.48 m) away from a network analyzer. The system and method use the reflected frequencies from the sensors to determine the pressure, temperature, and/or vibration. If the sensors are networked by the transmission line or a network filter, the reflected portion can include the reflected transmission energy. The applied signal and reflected portion travel along the transmission line, which is preferably impedance matched to that of the system. If a multi-conductor cable is used, the effects of the cable's length and temperature are compensated for via a system calibration when in field use. |
| US09506336B2 |
Method and apparatus for drilling subterranean borehole
A method of drilling a subterranean bore hole comprising a) pumping a drilling fluid down a drill string, the drill string having a drill bit at an end thereof, b) rotating the drill string about its longitudinal axis to that the bit forms bore hole in the ground, the method further comprising the steps of: c) changing the rate of pumping of the drilling fluid into the drill string in response to a change in the speed of rotation of the drill string, and/or changing the speed of rotation of the drill string in response to a change in the rate of pumping of the drilling fluid into the drill string. |
| US09506334B2 |
Process for recovering oil and treating resulting produced water with ceramic membranes
A method for cleaning a ceramic membrane used in an oil recovery process. The cleaning method includes online and offline modes. In the online mode, the method includes periodically backflushing the ceramic membrane with an aqueous media. In the offline mode, the method includes backpulsing or statically cleaning the ceramic membrane by utilizing an aqueous alkaline media, an aqueous acidic media, and a liquid hydrocarbon solution. |
| US09506332B2 |
Method for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery using in-situ radio frequency heating of an underground formation with broadband antenna
A method for enhanced subsurface hydrocarbon recovery, comprising the use of at least one in-situ broadband antenna to radiate radio frequency energy into the reservoir to heat a target zone. The use of a broadband antenna allows for compensation of growing impedance mismatch between the antenna and the reservoir that occurs during recovery operations. |
| US09506331B2 |
Reciprocating pump drive apparatus for operating a downhole pump via a rod string
A reciprocating pump jack employs a crank arrangement to drive a polish rod carrier up and down, and employs guide slots in side walls of a frame structure at both ends of the carrier in order to maintain tight control over the orientation of the polish rod. |
| US09506327B2 |
Containment system and a method for using such containment system
A containment system for recovering hydrocarbon fluid from a leaking device comprising a dome sealed to the seafloor around the leaking device and forming a cavity for accumulating hydrocarbon fluid. The dome comprises an upper output opening for extracting the hydrocarbon fluid. The containment system comprises a sensor for measuring an interface level of a fluid interface between hydrocarbon fluid and any other fluid inside the dome, and an output valve connected to the upper output opening for outputting hydrocarbon fluid, and controlled on the basis of the interface level measured by the sensor. |
| US09506326B2 |
Rotationally-independent wellbore ranging
A rotationally independent wellbore ranging system includes a housing which is attached to a rotary component positioned in a first wellbore and remains substantially stationary relative to the first wellbore when the rotary component rotates in the first wellbore. Multiple sensors affixed to the housing are operable to receive multiple ranging signals from a second wellbore while the rotary component rotates in the first wellbore, and provide the multiple ranging signals to a processor to determine a position of the first wellbore relative to the second wellbore. |
| US09506325B2 |
Multilateral system with rapidtrip intervention sleeve and technique for use in a well
A method for constructing a multilateral well includes drilling a main well, drilling a first lateral well from the main well, installing a production reentry deflection tool in the main well, proximate the first lateral, the first production reentry deflection tool having a first inner diameter, drilling a second lateral well from the main well and above the first lateral well, and installing a second production reentry deflection tool in the main well, proximate the second lateral, the second production reentry deflection tool having a second inner diameter. The first inner diameter is smaller than the second inner diameter. |
| US09506319B2 |
Composite wellbore ball valve
A composite wellbore ball valve has a spherical, fiber reinforced composite ball valve closure. The closure has an interior, central through-bore and an annular metallic sealing surface. A ball carrying assembly has an annular, metallic sealing seat surface adapted to contact and form a metal-to-metal seal with the metallic sealing surface of the ball valve closure when the ball valve closure is closed. |
| US09506318B1 |
Cementing well bores
A method and system of cementing a well bore with vibration of a casing string as a fluid cement mixture is forced into the annulus between the casing string and the well bore as a curable fluid cement mixture is pumped through the casing string. A casing shoe and/or a casing collar have a vibration-inducing mechanism for vibrating the shoe casing radially in response to the flow of fluid through the casing. |
| US09506315B2 |
Open-hole packer
A downhole tool, packer, and method for manufacturing a downhole tool. The downhole tool includes a first sealing element, and a second sealing element spaced axially apart from the first sealing element. The downhole tool also includes a back-up member disposed at least partially around the first sealing element and the second sealing element, and positioned axially therebetween. The back-up member includes one or more anti-swab features that are configured to prevent migration of fluid at least between the first sealing element and the back-up member. |
| US09506314B2 |
Isolation device of part of a well
The invention relates to isolation of part of a well, which comprises pipe provided, along its external face, with a first external sleeve, wherein the opposite ends are connected directly or indirectly to said external face of the pipe. The pipe, first external sleeve and its ends together delimit an annular space, the wall of said pipe exhibiting at least one opening which allows it to communicate with said space, this sleeve being likely to expand and to be applied tightly against the well over an intermediate part of its length. The device also comprises on the one hand, a second internal sleeve, which extends between said pipe and the first sleeve, its ends being also connected directly or indirectly to the external face of said pipe and, on the other hand, at least one communication passage between the exterior of the first sleeve and said space. |
| US09506313B2 |
Contoured ram bore on type U blowout preventer
The disclosure provides a Type U blowout preventer (BOP) that includes a body generally coupled with a set of bonnets. The bore of the body differs from conventional Type U BOPs. The bore of the body is formed with a contour that allows differential engagement with a ram having ram seals at different places along the bore. Further, the coupling between the bonnet and body can optionally be different from conventional Type U BOPs. In at least one embodiment, the bonnet is coupled to the body in conjunction with a tube holding an extraction shaft with a head held to the bonnet with a retainer. The tube and extraction shaft allows the bonnet to be removed from the body without hydraulic external force. |
| US09506308B2 |
Mill blade torque support
An example whipstock assembly includes a whipstock providing a ramped surface and a longitudinal groove defined in the ramped surface. A lead mill is coupled to the whipstock with a shear bolt and having a slot defined therein, and a torque key is movable between an extended position, where the torque key is partially positioned within both the slot and the longitudinal groove, and a retracted position, where the torque key retracts into the slot. When the torque key is in the extended position, the torque key prevents the lead mill from rotating with respect to the whipstock. |
| US09506305B2 |
Drilling method for drilling a subterranean borehole
A method of drilling a subterranean wellbore using a drill string including the steps of estimating or determining a reduced static density of a drilling fluid based on the equivalent circulating density of the drilling fluid in a section of the wellbore, providing a drilling fluid having substantially that reduced static density, introducing the drilling fluid having said reduced static density into the wellbore, and removing the drilling fluid from the wellbore via a return line. |
| US09506303B2 |
Method and apparatus for pipe pickup and laydown
A trailer mounted system for delivering a section of pipe or other tubular from a rack or staging area to a rig floor, or vice versa. A central beam is pivotally mounted to a trailer assembly and can be selectively raised or lowered relative the underlying trailer assembly. An extender beam, telescopically mounted to the central beam, can be selectively extended or retracted, while a trough member attached to the beams can be selectively partially rotated. Lateral pipe support rails can provide a base for selectively directing a pipe section towards or away from the trough. A safety system prevents inadvertent rotation of the trough when loaded with a section of pipe or other tubular, as well as inadvertent extension of the trough when rotated. |
| US09506302B2 |
System for attaching a gullwing to a catwalk
A system for connecting a gullwing to a catwalk comprising a gullwing pin movable in an indexer groove that enables a foot pad of the gullwing to remain stationary relative to the catwalk when the gullwing is raised or lowered. |
| US09506297B2 |
Abrasive wear-resistant materials and earth-boring tools comprising such materials
An abrasive wear-resistant material includes a matrix and sintered and cast tungsten carbide pellets. A device for use in drilling subterranean formations includes a first structure secured to a second structure with bonding material. An abrasive wear-resistant material covers the bonding material. The first structure may include a drill bit body and the second structure may include a cutting element. A method for applying an abrasive wear-resistant material to a drill bit includes providing a bit, mixing sintered and cast tungsten carbide pellets in a matrix material to provide a pre-application material, heating the pre-application material to melt the matrix material, applying the pre-application material to the bit, and solidifying the material. A method for securing a cutting element to a bit body includes providing an abrasive wear-resistant material to a surface of a drill bit that covers a brazing alloy disposed between the cutting element and the bit body. |
| US09506296B2 |
Drill bit alloy
A drill bit matrix is provided that contains a powdered abrasive material and a refractory metal powder in which the refractory metal powder is a coated powder in which each granule of the refractory metal powder is coated by a coating material. A core drill bit is further provided, containing a powdered abrasive material, a refractory metal powder and a steel tube onto which the powdered abrasive material and refractory metal powder are alloyed. The refractory metal powder is a coated powder in which each granule of the refractory metal powder is coated by one or more coating materials. A method is finally provided for manufacturing a core drill bit. First a matrix is formed by mixing together a powdered abrasive material and a coated refractory metal powder. The matrix is placed in a mould and a steel tube is placed on top of the mould to form a drill bit assembly. The drill bit assembly is then heated under atmospheric conditions. The steel tube is then hot pressed into the heated matrix and the drill bit assembly is allowed to cool before releasing the cooled drill bit from the mould. |
| US09506294B2 |
System and method of constant depth of cut control of drilling tools
A method of configuring a depth of cut controller (DOCC) of a drill bit includes determining a first desired depth of cut for a first radial swath associated with a bit face of a drill bit. The first radial swath is associated with a first area of the bit face. The method further includes identifying a first plurality of cutting elements located on the bit face that each include at least a portion located within the first radial swath. The method additionally includes configuring a first depth of cut controller (DOCC) for placement on the bit face within the first radial swath. The first depth of cut controller is configured based on the first desired depth of cut for the first radial swath and each portion of the first plurality of cutting elements located within the first radial swath. |
| US09506293B2 |
Paint roller tray mounting device
A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform with a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder or step ladder, a length to support a paint roller tray with at least two tabs located at upper edges of the tray. The tabs have mounting holes in them. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two bolts are symmetrically attached through opposite edges of the platform. The bolts extend from a lower surface of the platform through the mounting holes in the tabs at the upper edge of the paint roller tray. The bolts are tightened, urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath and the paint roller tray is located above the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder. |
| US09506291B2 |
Automatic reset device for curtain pull bar
An automatic reset device for curtain pull bar is fixed on a rod of a curtain fabric and comprises a fixed base, a pull bar having a handle, and a torsion-supplying element. One end of a rotation axis of the pull bar is located at the fixed base, and the pull bar can be rotated relative to the fixed base. The torsion-supplying element that preserves torsion is connected between the pull bar and the fixed base. When the curtain fabric is furled and the pull bar is released, the pull bar is automatically rotated and reset by the preserved torsion force of the torsion-supplying element. The handle of the pull bar will not collide with the door trim of a vehicle, and the abutting pressure forced against the door trim by the handle of the pull bar can be efficiently controlled. |
| US09506289B2 |
Separate shade covering for blinds
A shade covering for a blind having a plurality of horizontal slats and at least one cord ladder configured to support the slats may generally include a plurality of attachment portions configured to be spaced apart from one another along a first direction of the shade covering. Each attachment portion may define an insertion slit. The shade covering may also include a plurality of shade portions extending between each adjacent pair of attachment portions. Moreover, the insertion slit may be defined through a rear end of each attachment portion such that an insertion end of the insertion slit is open at the rear end. |
| US09506287B2 |
System for biasing sheet of material to gather in predetermined direction
A system for biasing or encouraging a sheet of material to gather in one direction when one edge of the sheet of material is moved toward an opposite edge of the sheet of material is provided. A plurality of strips of material may extend along a face of the sheet of material and may be laminated to the face of the sheet of material. The plurality of strips of material may overlap each other and may define stiffened regions extending along the overlapped interface between the plurality of strips of material. When the covering is moved from an extended position to a retracted position, the sheet of material may gather in loops of material that may have apexes defined at or adjacent the overlapped interfaces of the plurality of strips of material. |
| US09506285B2 |
Inflatable weatherstrip system
A sealing system for doors and windows includes a reservoir device, a sealing tube configured to expand and to contract, and a transfer valve configured to couple the reservoir device to a first end of the sealing tube. Responsive to either of a door or window closing, a medium may be transferred from the reservoir device via the transfer valve to the sealing tube. Responsive to receiving the medium, the sealing tube may expand to substantially seal a gap between an edge of either of the door or the window and a surface in proximity to the edge. Responsive to either of the door or window opening, the medium may be discharged from the sealing tube via the transfer valve. The sealing tube may contract in response to discharging the medium. |
| US09506283B2 |
Actuator for a furniture flap
An actuator, for moving a flap of a furniture item, has a pivotally mounted actuating arm for moving the flap, a spring device for acting on the actuating arm and having a pivoting moment in an opening direction, an adjustment device for adjusting the actuator, wherein the adjustment device comprises a gear mechanism having a first pinion and a crown gear, the crown gear axis of which forms an angle, preferably a right angle, with the pinion axis, wherein the gear mechanism comprises a second pinion, which engages with the same crown gear as the first pinion. |
| US09506279B2 |
Apparatus and method of providing an apparatus comprising a bendable portion
According to various, but not necessarily all examples of the disclosure, there may be provided an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a substrate configured to support a bendable display wherein the substrate comprises at least one bendable portion configured to enable the substrate to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration; and wherein the at least one bendable portion comprises a plurality of rod members and the rod members comprise interlocking portions wherein the interlocking portions comprise a projection configured to fit into a corresponding recess on an adjacent rod member so as to restrict relative movement of the rod members when the substrate is in the closed configuration. |
| US09506278B2 |
Modular multi-point lock system
A modular multi-point lock system that is both simple to install and easy to service. By inserting the lock case into a recess for containing the lock case that is located in the edge of the door, the shootbolt drive mechanism located within the lock case will engage first and second shootbolts respectively installed into recesses in the top and bottom of the door that communicate with the recess for containing the lock case, without requiring a manual interconnection to be made between the lock case and shootbolts. Similarly, the lock case can be removed from the door without removing the first and second shootbolts. |
| US09506276B2 |
Closing device for vehicle flap, method for the assembly of a flap arrangement
A closing device pivots on a vehicle body between a closing position and an opening position, such as a rear flap of a motor vehicle, with a closing element on the body side and an opposite closing element on the flap side for locking and unlocking the flap and with at least one ejection element. A plunger can be moved in a guide at least between a working position and a rest position, which upon movement into a working position can be tensioned against the force of a tensioning device. The plunger interacts with the flap for the manual opening and closing through the at least partial relaxing of the plunger. The plunger is lockable and unlockable through a locking device in a locking position in which it is tensioned at least as far as to the working position. |
| US09506273B2 |
Lock cylinder
The invention relates to a lock cylinder (1), comprising a housing (2), in which a sleeve (3) having a cylinder core (4) accommodated therein is rotatably supported and the cylinder core (4) has spring-loaded tumblers (5), which form a form closure with recesses arranged in the sleeve (3) when a key is removed. Inside the housing (2), the sleeve (3) is coupled to a coupling element (7) by means of a disengaging sleeve (6), wherein the coupling element (7) is supported inside the housing (2) and the coupling element (7) is connected to a bearing (8) in a rotationally-fixed manner, wherein the bearing (8) is used to support an output (9), wherein at least one means (6, 7), which forms a form closure with the bearing (8), is provided to block the rotation of the output (9) about the axis (A) if an improper object is used in operative connection with the cylinder core (4). |