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| US09522878B2 |
4-methylsulfonyl-2-butenenitrile and its pharmaceutical use
The present invention is directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. The method comprises administering to the subject 4-methylsulfonyl-2-butenenitrile, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory skin disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred routes of administration. |
| US09522877B2 |
Thromboxane receptor antagonists
The invention generally relates to compounds that function as TP antagonists for treating thrombosis and other cardiovascular, renal, or pulmonary diseases. In some embodiments, the invention provides a compound including a substituted nitro phenoxy phenyl, a sulfonylurea, and an alkyl group. In some embodiments, the invention provides a method of treating thrombosis by administering an antithrombotic compound that preferentially binds to a thromboxane receptor, has preferential binding for either TPalpha (TPα) or TPbeta (TPβ) receptor subtype. |
| US09522872B2 |
Methods for synthesizing substituted tetracycline compounds
Methods of synthesizing substituted tetracycline compounds are provided. |
| US09522860B2 |
Method and apparatus for managing hydrate formation in the processing of a hydrocarbon stream
A method and system are disclosed for managing hydrate formation in a process that converts a hydrocarbon stream into C2 unsaturates, such as ethylene and/or acetylenes. The method includes adding a hydrate inhibitor to a hydrocarbon stream to lower the hydrate formation point of the mixture stream from an initial hydrate formation point (HI) of the hydrocarbon stream to a depressed hydrate formation point (HD) of the mixture stream. Then, the mixture stream is depressurized to adiabatically cool the stream to a temperature (T), wherein the HD |
| US09522857B2 |
3,3′,4,4′-tetraalkyl cyclohexylbenzene and method for producing same
A 3,3′,4,4′-tetraalkyl cyclohexylbenzene represented by the general formula (1): in which R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, which may be easily converted into a 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid and a 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride thereof, which are starting materials for a polyimide, via a 3,3′,4,4′-tetraalkylbiphenyl; and a method for producing the same. |
| US09522853B2 |
Process to make olefins from isobutanol
A process for the conversion of an alcohol mixture to make propylene may include introducing into a reactor a stream that includes the alcohol mixture. The alcohol mixture may include 20 to 100 weight percent isobutanol. The process may include contacting the stream with a single catalyst at a temperature above 450° C. in the reactor at conditions effective to dehydrate the isobutanol, forming C4+ olefins, and to catalytically crack the C4+ olefins. The single catalyst may be an acid catalyst adapted to cause both the dehydration and the catalytic cracking. The process may include recovering from the reactor an effluent that includes ethylene, propylene, water, and various hydrocarbons. The process may include fractionating the effluent to produce an ethylene stream, a propylene stream, a fraction of hydrocarbons having 4 carbon atoms or more, and water. |
| US09522848B2 |
Methods for producing a silicon-containing zirconia calcined body and a silicon-containing zirconia sintered body
A method for producing a silicon-containing zirconia calcined body includes wet mixing a mixture to obtain a mixed slurry, with the mixture including a silicon-containing zirconia powder, a sodium carbonate powder, a tetraethoxysilane, and an adhesive; drying the mixed slurry to obtain a caked mass; grinding and sieving the caked mass to obtain a mixed powder; pressurizing and shaping the mixed powder to obtain a blank; and calcining the blank in an environment at 900-1200° C. to obtain a silicon-containing zirconia calcined body. The silicon-containing zirconia calcined body can be sintered at 1415-1450° C. into a silicon-containing zirconia sintered body, with a shrinkage ratio during sintering the silicon-containing zirconia calcined body into the silicon-containing zirconia sintered body being 22-31%. |
| US09522844B2 |
Low temperature poly-silicon thin film preparation apparatus and method for preparing the same
A low temperature poly-silicon thin film preparation apparatus and a method for preparing the same are disclosed, the preparation apparatus comprises a substrate cleaning tank and an ozone generating device connected thereto, such that not only can blow off residual liquid on a surface of a glass substrate, but can also allow the glass substrate to directly contact the ozone, such that a silicon film on the surface of the glass substrate is more smooth and less impure, and an oxide film formed on the surface is more uniform since it contacts with the ozone at the first time after being cleaned by hydrofluoric acid, therefore the crystalline effect is more excellent. |
| US09522842B2 |
Vitroceramic glass compositions for gaskets of apparatuses operating at high temperatures and assembling method using said compositions
A vitroceramic glass composition consisting of SiO2, Al2O3, and CaO or of SiO2, Al2O3, CaO and SrO or of SiO2, Al2O3 and La2O3 is provided. In addition, a method and assembly of at least two parts using said composition is provided. Also, a gasket and assembly obtained by this method as well as a high temperature electrolyzer (HTE) or solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) comprising this gasket or this assembly are provided. |
| US09522841B2 |
White glass
A white glass includes, in terms of mole percentage on the basis of oxides, from 50 to 73% of SiO2, from 0 to 10% of B2O3, from 3 to 17% of Na2O, from 0.5 to 10% of at least one of Nb2O5 and Gd2O3, and from 0.5 to 10% of P2O5. In the white glass, a total content RO of MgO, CaO, SrO and BaO is from 2 to 25%. |
| US09522839B2 |
Optical fiber base material manufacturing method
Provided is an optical fiber base material manufacturing method that includes, while rotating a starting member formed by fusing both ends of a core rod to dummy rods on an axis of the starting member, moving the starting member and burners back and forth relative to each other and depositing glass microparticles on a surface of the starting member. This method also includes setting two or more axes as back and forth movement axes allowing for back and forth movement relative to the starting member; providing a burner facing the starting member on each of the axes; causing each burner to traverse the starting member to an end of the starting member; and changing a position where at least two burners pass by each other during the traversing movement, in a longitudinal direction of the starting member. |
| US09522838B2 |
Apparatus and method for producing core rod of optical fiber
An apparatus and a method for producing a depressed-cladding core rod of an ultra-low water peak optical fiber, the apparatus including a core rod component, an inner cladding casing component, a high temperature heat source, chucks, a rotary joint, an external gas pipe, and a pressure controlling pipe. The core rod component is produced by fusing and splicing a core layer rod and a first hollow shaft together. The inner cladding casing covers the outside of the core layer rod. The inner cladding casing component is produced by fusing and splicing an inner cladding casing and a second hollow shaft together. These two hollow shafts are clamped in two chucks of a glass lathe. A high temperature heat source is arranged outside the inner cladding casing. |
| US09522836B2 |
Laminated and ion-exchanged strengthened glass laminates
A method of making a glass sheet (10) comprises laminating a high CTE core glass (11) to a low CTE clad glass (12) at high temperatures and allowing the laminate (10) to cool creating compressive stress in the clad glass (12), and then ion exchanging the laminate (10) to increase the compressive stress in the outer near surface regions of the clad glass (12). The core glass (11) may include ions that exchange with ion in the clad glass (12) to increase the compressive stress in inner surface regions of the clad glass (12) adjacent to the clad glass/core glass interfaces. The glass laminate (10) may be formed and laminated using a fusion forming and laminating process and fusion formable and ion exchangeable glass compositions. |
| US09522830B2 |
Composition and method for remediation of contaminated water
Compositions and methods for remediation of contaminated materials, such as contaminated water, are provided. The composition may include at least one fermentable compound and at least one metal or metal containing compound to promote conversion of the contaminants into non-toxic substances through abiotic and/or biotic processes. The composition may further include sulfur or a sulfur containing compound, and/or microorganisms or derivative thereof. |
| US09522829B2 |
Liquid treatment method and liquid treatment device used therein
A novel method and device for treating a liquid are provided, wherein a concentrated liquid recovered using a centrifugal separation method can be utilized as ballast water. The present disclosure relates to a method for treating a liquid that comprises a storage step including carrying out a physical treatment using a centrifugal force with respect to a supply liquid to be supplied to a storage means located inside a housing, wherein the method comprises carrying out an aquatic organism-inactivating treatment contained in a concentrated liquid obtained by the physical treatment using a centrifugal force and supplying to the storage means the concentrated liquid subjected to the aquatic organism-inactivating treatment. |
| US09522828B2 |
Ultrasonic synthesis of zeolites from fly ash
A method for the preparation of zeolites from non-fused fly ash includes the steps of preparing an aqueous alkali hydroxyl solution and mixing the solution with the non-fused fly ash to create an aqueous alkali hydroxyl fly ash mixture, subjecting the mixture to ultrasonication and recovering the zeolites. The method may include the step of centrifuging the aqueous alkali hydroxyl fly ash mixture and washing the solid synthetic products (zeolites). |
| US09522827B2 |
Piezoelectric material, piezoelectric member, piezoelectric element, and pressure sensor
The present invention has an object to provide a piezoelectric material that endures high temperatures, the resources of raw materials of which are abundant, and that is stably suppliable. Disclosed is a piezoelectric element, including: a piezoelectric member having a surface for receiving external stress and a side surface that is perpendicular to the surface for receiving external stress; and at least one pair of a first electrode and a second electrode that are placed on the side surface, the first electrode being provided so as to separate from the second electrode. The piezoelectric member is preferably cut out from a piezoelectric material that includes gehlenite (Ca2Al2SiO7) in a predetermined crystal orientation. The piezoelectric member utilizes a transverse piezoelectric effect, and is preferably a (XYt) 45°-cut piece. The electrodes are preferably provided on surfaces that are parallel to the YZ plane. |
| US09522822B2 |
Sensor integration with an outgassing barrier and a stable electrical signal path
The present disclosure relates to a structure and method of forming a MEMS-CMOS integrated circuit with an outgassing barrier and a stable electrical signal path. An additional poly or metal layer is embedded within the MEMS die to prevent outgassing from the CMOS die. Patterned conductors formed by a damascene process and a direct bonding between the two dies provide a stable electrical signal path. |
| US09522820B2 |
Processes for rapid microfabrication using thermoplastics and devices thereof
A method is provided to prepare one or more microfluidic channels on a receptive material by applying an image-forming material to a heat sensitive thermoplastic receptive material in a designed pattern and heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%. In an alternative aspect, the microfluidic channels on receptive material are prepared by etching a designed pattern into a heat sensitive thermoplastic material support and then heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%. |
| US09522816B2 |
Apparatus and method for moving catalyst bins
Apparatus for moving catalyst containers includes a lifting jack having first and second legs each supporting a roller, and each having a relatively short length to avoid contact with the discharge hopper of the container. First and second idler rollers are inserted under one end of the container base. A load plate of the lifting jack is engaged with the second end of the container base, and raised, allowing the container to be moved. The load plate is rotatably supported by a support plate positioned between the legs of the lifting jack. In use, a first end of the base is raised, the idler rollers are inserted, the first end is lowered, the lifting jack is inserted into the second end of the base, and raised to permit transport of the container. |
| US09522815B2 |
Commercial lifting device-power unit with leveling pads
A power unit includes a rectangular frame having a forward end for operating the jack stand; a middle portion for retaining the lifting mechanism; a rearward end for controlling the power unit. A pair of lift arms acting in parallel have forward ends, central portions and rearward ends and are interconnected at the rearward ends thereof by a lateral push bar. A pair of horizontally oriented U-shaped leveling pads each having an outer rectangular plate and an inner rectangular plate providing an open rearward end with the opening equal to the thickness of the lift arm, and forming a closed U-shaped forward end, and are pivotally attached at the rearward end thereof around the inner and outer sides of the forward end of the respective lift arm. Each outer rectangular plate of the leveling pad has a downwardly extended lever arm at the forward end thereof for connecting to a leveling link. Each inner rectangular plate has a rear cylindrical roller bearing mounted on the rearward end thereof, and has an adjacent forward cylindrical roller bearing mounted on the forward end thereof, with the roller bearings for engaging side flanges of a lifting plate of the jack stand, and for engaging sides of a slide forward bridge. |
| US09522812B2 |
Raisable-lowerable member for crane
Provided are a raisable-lowerable member capable of shortening a time required for assembling and disassembling of a crane, and a crane comprising the raisable-lowerable member. The raisable-lowerable member comprises: a boom attachable to an upper slewing body of the crane turnably about a boom-pivot-turn-axis in a raising-lowering direction; and a mast to be driven so as to be turned about a mast pivot-turn-axis parallel to the boom-pivot-turn-axis. The boom includes a boom body, a boom foot joined to a basal end of the boom body and adapted to be attached to the upper slewing body turnably about the boom-pivot-turn-axis, and a mast mounting portion joined to the basal end of the boom body. The mast has a basal end which includes a mast foot to be attached to the mast mounting portion turnably about the mast pivot-turn-axis. |
| US09522810B2 |
Overhead crane
One or more overhead cranes are provided. The overhead cranes include a first horizontal rail having a first end and a second end, a second horizontal rail having a third end and a fourth end, a first post connected to the first end of the first horizontal rail, a second post connected to the second end of the first horizontal rail, a third post connected to the third end of the second horizontal rail, a fourth post connected to the fourth end of the second horizontal rail and a cross member extending from the first horizontal rail to the second horizontal rail. The cross member includes a center span section, a first side arm and a second side arm. In some embodiments, the center span section is trapezoidialy shaped. In some embodiments, the overhead crane includes a vacuum system. |
| US09522809B2 |
Determining a crane tilt angle
In a method for determining a tilt angle of a crane, a portion of the crane is rotated about a pivot point. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver antenna is disposed on the portion of said crane. At least three locations of the GNSS receiver antenna are determined by a GNSS receiver in a geo-referenced coordinate system during the rotating. A tilt angle of the crane based on the at least three locations of said GNSS receiver antenna is determined by a processor. |
| US09522803B2 |
Method for connecting reinforcing fiber bundles, method for producing long fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin pellet, and wound body
A method for connecting a tail end portion of a reinforcing fiber bundle of a preceding wound body to a front end portion of a reinforcing fiber bundle unwound from a new wound body by blowing pressurized air to both of the ends to unravel and entwine both of the reinforcing fiber bundles, wherein the method includes a preparation step for adjusting the amount of a sizing agent contained in the front end of the reinforcing fiber bundle unwound from the new wound body and the tail end of the preceding wound body to 4 wt % or less, and the reinforcing fiber bundles are connected after the preparation step. |
| US09522800B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for conveying flexible glass substrates
An apparatus for redirecting a glass ribbon assembly from a first glass conveyance path to a second glass conveyance path. The apparatus includes a glass ribbon assembly source for providing the glass ribbon assembly including a flexible glass substrate that includes a first surface and a second surface that extend between a first edge and a second edge, first and second handling tabs affixed to the flexible glass substrate edges, and a primary roll member located downstream of the glass ribbon assembly source. The first glass conveyance path extends from the glass ribbon assembly source to the primary roll member, and the second glass conveyance path extends from the primary roll member in a downstream direction. Contact surfaces of the primary roll member are tangential to the first and second glass conveyance paths, and the second glass conveyance path is non-planar with the first glass conveyance path. |
| US09522792B2 |
System and method of material handling using one or more imaging devices on the transferring vehicle and on the receiving vehicle to control the material distribution into the storage portion of the receiving vehicle
First imaging device collects first image data, whereas second imaging device collects second image data of a storage portion. A container identification module identifies a container perimeter of the storage portion in at least one of the collected first image data and the collected second image data. A spout identification module is adapted to identify a spout of the transferring vehicle in the collected image data. An image data evaluator determines whether to use the first image data, the second image data, or both based on an evaluation of the intensity of pixel data or ambient light conditions. An alignment module is adapted to determine the relative position of the spout and the container perimeter and to generate command data to the propelled portion to steer the storage portion in cooperative alignment such that the spout is aligned within a central zone or a target zone of the container perimeter. |
| US09522782B2 |
Automatic rubbing roller storage system and pick-and-place method
An automatic rubbing roller storage system includes a roller storing device, a roller transport track, a roller transport platform and a positioning device; the roller storing device includes a rotatable roller storing portion, the roller storing portion has one end provided with a first damper and the other end provided with a second damper, and the roller is held therebetween; the roller transport platform includes a sliding base and a roller placement platform; a transmission device is disposed between the roller transport track and the sliding base. The automatic rubbing roller storage system can achieve automatic roller pick-and-place operation, improve the efficiency, save a large number of human labors and reduce the production and maintenance cost. An automatic rubbing roller pick-and-place method is also provided. |
| US09522780B2 |
Apparatus for furnishing articles and method for controlling the apparatus
An apparatus and a method for controlling an apparatus for furnishing articles is disclosed. A conveyor unit is used to convey the articles. At least one exchangeable furnishing unit is designed to exchange identification data and/or control information during connection to the apparatus with the apparatus and/or with the conveyor unit. At least one storage area is provided, wherein the storage area stores at least two furnishing units. An automatically controlled feeding and withdrawing unit is used to operatively connect the storage area with the apparatus. |
| US09522778B2 |
Bin outlet inserts, and bin assembly systems and method employing such inserts
Bin outlet inserts, and systems and methods employing bin outlet inserts for discharging materials are disclosed herein. For example, the bin outlet insert can be a transition device internal to and installed at a bottom of the bin that allows the circular outlet of a bin to be converted to a rectangular outlet (e.g., square outlet). A slide gate arranged at the bin outlet modulates the discharge of material (e.g., grain or seeds) from the bin. The rectangular cross-section of the outlet of the bin insert allows for a linear correspondence between displacement of the slide gate across the outlet to the volume flow of material discharged by the bin. Calculation of sliding gate position for a desired volume discharge, for example, in blending materials from multiple bins, can be simplified over using a circular outlet. |
| US09522772B2 |
Insulating packaging
A clamshell container includes a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion includes a bottom wall and a side wall attached to the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the side wall form a bottom recessed area. The top portion is connected with the bottom portion along a fold line. The top portion is configured to fold over at least part of the bottom portion at the fold line to form a storage area between the top portion and the bottom recessed area. The top portion and the bottom portion are constructed of a first layer and a second layer attached to the first layer by an insulating material. The insulating material includes micro-encapsulated particles to expand and provide thermal insulation. |
| US09522769B2 |
Push-pull closure for a drink container
Push-pull closure for a drink container comprising a body element which comprises a through-opening and a fastening device, with which it may be sealingly and releasably connected to an opening of the drink container, a mouthpiece which may be axially displaceably inserted into the through-opening of the body element and which comprises at least one locking portion which may engage behind the through-opening of the body element, and a locking element which may be releasably attached to the inner face of the body element facing the drink container, the locking element being arranged so that the locking portion of the mouthpiece may not adopt a position in which it does not engage behind the through-opening of the body element, when the mouthpiece is inserted into the through-opening and the locking element is attached to the inner face of the body element. |
| US09522757B2 |
Method and unit for forming tubular lengths of web material particularly in a labelling machine
An example includes a method for forming tubular lengths of linear web material. The example can include winding a portion of linear web material in a tubular configuration such that opposite vertical ends of said linear portion overlap. The example can include welding said overlapping ends to fix said linear portion of linear web material in sleeve configuration. This welding can include heating up at a first temperature a first region of said portion over the whole of which said ends overlap and heating up at a second temperature lower than said first temperature a second region of said portion adjacent to said first region, said ends of said portion of linear web material overlapping over only a part of said second region. |
| US09522756B1 |
Magnetic fastening system and method for change parts
A fastening system and method to removably attach change part components to a capping or filling machine in order to adapt a general purpose machine for use with a specific size or shape container. The fastening system and method uses magnetic forces to pull component parts into alignment and to interlock portions of interchangeable components. In addition, a blocking component is interposed between two other interchangeable component parts or within mushroom slots, securing the components in place, aided by biasing magnets. This system and method relies on a combination of mechanical and magnetic forces by using mechanical forces to reinforce or supplement biasing magnetic forces, and vice versa, creating a durable connection that will withstand the rigors of the filling and capping process, yet which is simple to assemble and disassemble without tools. The less intricate component parts are less prone to damage during assembly, use or disassembly. |
| US09522755B2 |
Apparatus and method for sterilizing containers
An apparatus for sterilizing containers, comprises a transport device which transports the containers along a predefined transport path and at least one sterilization device which bombards the containers with charge carriers for sterilization during a transport of the containers along the transport path. The at least one sterilization device comprises a generating device for generating charge carriers. The apparatus further comprises a screening device for screening radiation. The screening device surrounds the transport path of the containers at least in portions. The screening device comprises: a first wall adjacent the transport path of the containers; and a second wall below the transport path of the containers, wherein the second wall is movable relative to the transport path of the containers. |
| US09522753B2 |
Catheter tray, packaging system, instruction insert, and associated methods
A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201). |
| US09522742B2 |
Short landing warning
A method can include determining that an aircraft is on approach to a runway. The method can include determining a flight path vector (FPV) location of the aircraft based at least in part on a projected landing location with respect to the runway and determining a current airspeed of the aircraft. The method can also include performing at least one of the following: issuing a landing short alert to a pilot of the aircraft if the FPV location is at or before the runway threshold, issuing an airspeed caution alert if the FPV location is between the runway threshold and the target runway location and if the current airspeed is below a landing short envelope, and determining not to issue an alert if the FPV location is between the runway threshold and the target runway location and if the current airspeed is at or above the landing short envelope. |
| US09522740B2 |
Method and a device for protecting an overspeeding rotorcraft engine
A method of stopping an overspeeding engine (4) of a rotorcraft (1). A protection device stops the overspeeding engine (4) on condition of a comparison between a mechanical power requirement (19) of the rotorcraft (1) and a predefined power threshold (22). Stopping of the overspeeding engine (4) is authorized by the protection device (8) on condition that said mechanical power requirement (19) is identified as being less than or equal to the predefined power threshold (22). The mechanical power requirement (19) of the rotorcraft (1) is calculated on the basis of at least one current or anticipated value for the opposing torque (15) of a main rotor (5) of the rotorcraft. |
| US09522738B2 |
Soft cover release mechanism for evacuation slides
An emergency evacuation assembly may comprise an inflatable slide, a soft cover containing the inflatable slide, a lace holding the soft cover closed, a pin retaining the lace, and a pneumatic actuator configured to release the lace by pulling the pin. In various embodiments, the pneumatic actuator may include a housing, a cylinder disposed within the housing, a plunger disposed within the cylinder, a seal disposed within the cylinder, and a spring disposed within the housing. |
| US09522736B2 |
Fixation device comprising a toggle joint, for an aircraft seat
A fixation device for an aircraft seat includes a base including an attachment for attaching the base on the rail of the aircraft. The attachment is movable according to a retracted assembly/disassembly position and active attachment position of the seat. The fixation device also includes a maneuvering lever for moving the attachment. The maneuvering lever is movable according to a retracted assembly/disassembly position and active position-blocking position of the attachment. The maneuvering lever includes a device for locking in the active blocking position. The maneuvering lever is associated with a toggle joint for crossing a hard point comprising articulation yoke for connecting rods articulated on the base. At least one of the connecting rods is associated with the attachment. |
| US09522734B2 |
Mounting system for mounting an object in a space of a transportation means and transportation means with a space and at least one such mounting system
A mounting system for objects in a transportation system includes a profile rail, at least one locking device with a base body that is bringable in surface contact with a supporting surface of the profile rail and at least one locking body which is interlockable with the profile rail, as well as an actuating device with an actuating element that extends parallel to the profile rail and a clamping body that is connected to the actuating element. The clamping body is realized in such a way that it exerts a compressive force, which results in the locking body being interlocked, upon a component of the locking device during a motion of the actuating element in a first direction parallel to the profile rail and releases the interlock during a motion of the actuating element in a second, opposite direction. |
| US09522733B2 |
Airship launch from a cargo airship
A method for launch of an airship includes connecting a cargo airship to a deflated second airship, launching the cargo airship, inflating the second airship with lifting gas carried by the cargo airship while aloft; and releasing the second airship from the cargo airship. A high-altitude airship launch system is also provided. |
| US09522727B2 |
Bilaterally asymmetric design for minimizing wave drag
An air vehicle may include a body having forwardly-swept fixed wings or unswept fixed wings. The body may have a longitudinal axis continuously oriented parallel to a forward flight direction when the air vehicle is in flight. The air vehicle may include at least one of the following components being mounted on opposite sides of the body: longitudinally offset engine nacelles, asymmetrically lengthened engine nacelles, and longitudinally offset protruding aerodynamic surfaces comprising at least one of stabilizers, canards, empennage control surfaces, external stores, and high aspect ratio wings. |
| US09522723B1 |
Systems and methods for controlling movement of drive units on a marine vessel
A method for controlling movement of drive units on a marine vessel includes receiving an operator request for a desired steering angle. A first drive unit's steering angle is set equal to the desired steering angle. A midpoint of a wetted surface area of the vessel hull is determined and a pivot line extending laterally through the midpoint and perpendicular to the hull's longitudinal axis is defined. A first intersection point of the pivot line and a line extending horizontally through the first drive unit's steering axis and parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second intersection point of the pivot line and a line representing perpendicular application of hydrodynamic force on the first drive unit are determined. A second drive unit's steering angle is set such that a line representing perpendicular application of hydrodynamic force on the second drive unit intersects the pivot line at the second intersection point. |
| US09522717B2 |
Emergency signaling device
An emergency signaling device allows a user to signal for help in an emergency.The device includes a lifejacket configured for being worn by a user to promote buoyancy in water. A tether is coupled to the lifejacket. The tether has a distal end with respect to the lifejacket. A balloon is coupled to the distal end of the tether. A gas storage tank is coupled to the lifejacket. The gas storage tank contains compressed lighter-than-air gas. The gas storage device is fluidly coupled to the balloon for injecting the balloon with the gas. The balloon extends above the lifejacket when the balloon is inflated with the gas to indicate a location of the lifejacket. |
| US09522715B1 |
Stern deployment and recovery assembly for a small craft on a larger vessel
A deployment and recovery assembly for use on a vessel that includes a tiltable ramp section mountable to a vessel to tilt into and out of the water. The ramp section is configured to support the craft. A capture and release assembly that includes a rotatable tire and wheel assembly is mounted to the ramp section to tilt therewith and is disposed on the ramp section so as to engage a hull of the craft. The capture and release assembly further includes a one-way clutch assembly coupled to the tire and wheel assembly allowing free rotation of the tire and wheel assembly in a first direction and retarding or inhibiting rotation in a second direction opposite the first direction. |
| US09522708B2 |
Deformable track support for tracked vehicles
The present application discloses a track support that includes a variable track frame comprising that includes four or more connector members, hinge joints that connect the connector members and configured to form a polygonal shape having sides each associated with one of the connector members, and a track varying mechanism that can actively change an angle between at least two of the connector members so as to change the polygonal shape of the variable track frame. Track engaging wheels mounted on the connector members can rotate around an axis that intercepts with or is adjacent to the hinge joints. The track engaging wheels can engage with a track belt wrapped around the track engaging wheels. |
| US09522706B1 |
Aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus
An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus is adapted for mounting behind a vehicle. The apparatus includes a first actuator that may reside adjacent one or more lock-rods of a rear door of the vehicle. The first actuator is adapted to deploy a first aerodynamic panel and/or frame of an aerodynamic assembly. The first actuator may be retracted by a tension member. A second actuator is adapted to deploy a second aerodynamic panel and/or frame of the aerodynamic assembly. When an operator or other means moves the second aerodynamic panel to a stowed position of the second panel, tension is developed in the tension member, and the first actuator is thereby retracted. The retraction of the first actuator may move the first panel to a stowed position of the first panel. |
| US09522703B2 |
Windshield glass support structure
A windshield glass support structure is provided that is capable of absorbing an impact load caused by external force even if the external force is applied at any angle to an outer surface of the windshield glass. The windshield glass support structure includes a windshield support panel that extends toward a lower end of the windshield glass from a cross member, and a glass support member that inclines rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction and upward in the vehicle up-down direction from a front edge of the windshield support panel along a lower side surface of the windshield glass. The glass support member is arranged to be deformable when external force is applied in any direction from a front in the vehicle front-rear direction. |
| US09522702B2 |
Vehicle rear structure
A vehicle rear structure located between a backrest and a luggage space includes a first cross member and fixation members. Each fixation member has a joint portion, a first plate and a second plate. The length of a first path extending from a first intersection point of a line passing through a fixation portion at which the second plate is fixed to the vehicle body and an upper side of the second plate through an upper side of the first plate up to the joint portion is as long as a second path extending from a second intersection point of the line and a lower side of the second plate through a lower side of the first plate up to the joint portion. |
| US09522701B2 |
Steering risk decision system and method for driving narrow roads
The present invention provides a steering risk decision system and method that determine and provide a steering risk of a vehicle to a driver. The system includes an obstacle sensor that senses an obstacle to generate first sensor data and a driving state sensor senses a driving state of a vehicle to generate second sensor data. In addition, a processor extracts feature points from first sensor data to indicate the obstacle in point and line shapes and predicts a driving region of the vehicle using second sensor data. Further, the processor calculates a relationship between the vehicle and the obstacle using information for the obstacle indicated in the point and line shapes and information for the driving region to determine a steering risk of the vehicle based on the calculated result. |
| US09522699B2 |
Trailer backup assist system with adaptive steering angle limits
A trailer backup assist system includes a sensor that measures a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer. A steering system controls a steering angle of the vehicle between physical angle limits. A controller of the trailer backup assist system generates adaptive angle limits based on a maximum hitch angle rate and generates a steering command within the physical and adaptive angle limits for the vehicle to guide the trailer on a desired curvature. |
| US09522697B2 |
Control method for electrohydraulic power steering system
An electrohydraulic power steering system includes a sensor for detecting steering information, a motor pump unit generating a hydraulic pressure for assisting steering power depending on a driver's steering wheel operation, and a hydraulic cylinder driven with the hydraulic pressure supplied from the motor pump unit to assist the steering power. A control method of the electrohydraulic power steering system includes acquiring steering angle information depending on the driver's steering operation and information on a steering torque applied through a steering wheel at the time of operating the steering wheel; determining a target steering torque depending on the acquired steering angle; and variably controlling a motor rotational speed of the motor pump unit so that the steering torque acquired through the sensor satisfies the target steering torque. |
| US09522690B2 |
Equipment trolley
An equipment carrier includes a surface module with a first securing device and a column module with a second securing device. The first securing device on the surface module and the second securing device on the column module are designed corresponding to each other such that the column module and the surface module can be connected to each other with a first, linear movement and a subsequent second, rotational movement of the column module relative to the surface module. |
| US09522689B2 |
Diagram creating device, diagram creating method, and diagram display program
A diagram creating device has a database and a processing device. The processing device includes a unit which displays names of track sections, names of stations in the track sections, and station line which displays the distances from each station, in parallel to the time axis in the diagram, a unit which displays junction buttons associated with other track sections, near the station line associated with the junction stations belonging to the other track sections in the diagram, and a unit which, when the junction button is pushed, reads the station order data and the junction data based on the track section code of the junction destination, switches part of the station line related to the track section displayed in the diagram for a junction station as a junction point, to the station line subsequent to the junction station belonging to the another track section, and displays the station line. |
| US09522685B2 |
System and method for configuring and updating wayside devices
Methods and systems relate to establishing a communication link with a wayside device, determining whether or not to at least one of update or configure the wayside device in dependence upon at least one update parameter, and when it is determined to update or configure the wayside device, updating or configuring the wayside device from a remote location. |
| US09522683B2 |
Method for influencing gravitational discharge of material from a railroad hopper car
A method for influencing gravitational discharge of material from a railcar gate assembly is arranged in material receiving relation relative to a hopper on the railcar. The gate assembly defines a discharge opening and includes a slide gate for controlling the discharge of material from the hopper car. A first portion of the gate assembly is operably disposed above the slide gate and a second portion of the gate assembly is disposed below the slide gate. An adapter is releasably suspended below the discharge opening for influencing the discharge of material from the second portion of the gate assembly. |
| US09522677B2 |
Mitigation of input device failure and mode management
A trailer backup assist system includes a sensor that senses a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer. The trailer backup assist system also includes a steering input device that provides a backing path of the trailer. Further, the trailer backup assist system includes a controller that generates a steering command for the vehicle based on the hitch angle and the backing path. The controller generates a countermeasure for operating the vehicle when the steering input device fails to provide the desired backing path fails or the controller otherwise fails to sense the input signal from the steering input device. |
| US09522674B2 |
Internal combustion engine control device and internal combustion engine control method
A hybrid vehicle includes a battery, a generation unit having an internal combustion engine and a generator configured to supply electric power generated to a motor or the battery, the motor, and a mount which connects the internal combustion engine to a vehicle body. An internal combustion engine control device for the vehicle includes a generation unit activation determination portion which determines whether or not the generation unit needs to be activated to operate, a mount displacement quantity deriving portion which derives a mount displacement quantity indicating an extended/contracted length of the mount, and an internal combustion engine control portion which prohibits a start of the internal combustion engine a case the mount displacement quantity exceeds a threshold. |
| US09522673B2 |
Transmission control apparatus for belt type mild hybrid vehicle and transmission control method using the same
A transmission control method for a belt type mild hybrid vehicle includes collecting, by an integrated control unit, shifting information, setting, by the integrated control unit, a target torque of a motor generator in accordance with the shifting information, and controlling, by a motor control unit, the motor generator. In addition, a transmission control apparatus for a belt type mild hybrid vehicle which performs the transmission control method includes a motor generator that is interworked with an engine and a belt, an integrated control unit that collects shifting information and sets a target torque of the motor generator in accordance with the shifting information, and a motor control unit that controls the motor generator in accordance with the target torque set by the integrated control unit. |
| US09522672B2 |
Vehicle control system
A hybrid control device calculates engine rotational speed and engine torque based on cooling water temperature for an engine and a charging state of a main battery. The hybrid control device operates the engine in a maximum charging efficiency mode, when the cooling water temperature is lower than a target temperature value and the main battery has a remaining charging capacity. In the maximum charging efficiency mode, the hybrid control device calculates such engine rotational speed and engine torque, which realize engine operation according to which a fuel consumption amount for a unit amount of charging electric power is minimized. As a result, efficiency of a vehicle control system is improved as a whole, to thereby improve fuel consumption ratio. |
| US09522666B2 |
Housing and master cylinder device
A lid member has an external shape inscribing a quadrilateral formed by two sets of two facing sides, and has: a pair of first cut-out sections configured by cutting out, in the same size, a pair of diagonal corners from among the two sets of diagonal corners of the quadrilateral; and a pair of second cut-out sections configured by cutting out the other diagonal corners in the same size. The outer shape of the lid member is formed in a point-symmetric shape relative to the center of an opening in a peripheral wall section. The first cut-out sections have a larger surface area than the second cut-out sections, and one out of the pair of first cut-out sections is configured so as to be arranged in the vehicle progression direction and at the bottom in the vertical direction, when a base body is mounted to a vehicle. |
| US09522663B2 |
Hydraulic pressure generator
A hydraulic-pressure generator including: primary and secondary pistons displaced corresponding to displacement of a brake pedal; a first pressure chamber communicating with a first hollow in the primary piston and generating in brake fluid hydraulic pressure corresponding to the displacement of the primary piston; a second pressure chamber communicating with a second hollow in the secondary piston and generating in the brake fluid hydraulic pressure corresponding to the displacement of the secondary piston; one or more first communication openings formed in a peripheral wall surrounding the first hollow; and second communication openings formed in a peripheral wall surrounding the second hollow. The flow rate of the brake fluid through the one or more first communication openings is different from the flow rate of the brake fluid through the second communication openings. |
| US09522659B2 |
Brake system
A brake system includes an electric brake force generator which brakes a wheel using a driving force of an electric motor and an electric motor controller that performs a field-weakening control of the electric motor. The electric motor controller performs the field-weakening control of the electric motor which then operates the electric brake force generator. Thus, the rotational speed of the electric motor is increased when the field weakening control is performed by the electric motor controller thereby quickly activating the electric braking force generator to enhance response of brake force generation. |
| US09522657B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling electronic parking brake
An apparatus and method of controlling an electronic parking brake comprising detecting current wheel pulse counting signals when a vehicle rolls at a predetermined time interval for a predetermined time period after a parking operation for parking is clamped, receiving the detected current wheel pulse counting signals continuously at a predetermined time interval for a next time period after the predetermined time period and detecting the continuously-cumulated current wheel pulse cumulative counting signals; determining whether the detected current wheel pulse counting signals are predetermined target wheel pulse counting signals or determining whether the detected current wheel pulse cumulative counting signals are predetermined target wheel pulse cumulative counting signals; and if it is determined that the current wheel pulse counting signals or the current wheel pulse cumulative counting signals are the target counting signals, respectively, driving the electronic parking brake so as to re-clamp the parking operation. |
| US09522654B2 |
Liquid-spraying device for wiper
The invention relates to a device (12) for spraying a liquid, intended to be fitted to a longitudinal end of a wiper blade consisting of at least one backing (5) and a wiping edge (1), the device comprising a body (23) and a channel (13) for streaming the liquid, which body and channel are unitary, said channel (13) comprising an inlet orifice (15) and a spraying orifice (16), in which the body (23) comprises a housing (27) intended to receive the backing (5). |
| US09522652B2 |
System and method for monitoring security around a vehicle
A system and method for monitoring security around a vehicle are provided. The method includes searching, by a controller, for a mobile device in the vicinity of the vehicle and determining whether a detected mobile device is an identified mobile device previously known to the vehicle. When the detected mobile device is the identified mobile device, the controller is configured to continuously search for another mobile device. When the detected mobile device is an unknown mobile device, the controller is configured to transmit information regarding the detected mobile device to a driver of the vehicle when the time or the frequency of which the detected mobile device is searched in the vicinity of the vehicle is greater than a pre-set time or frequency. |
| US09522649B2 |
Bumper stiffener apparatus for vehicle
A bumper stiffener apparatus for a vehicle may include an upper member connected to a radiator grill, a lower member connected to a bumper below the upper member, a support bar connecting the upper member and the lower member, a hinge mechanism connected to the support bar, and a guide bracket fixed to a back beam arranged on a rear of the lower member to be connected to the hinge mechanism and in which a guide passage is formed for guiding an upward movement of the hinge mechanism when the lower member moves rearward. |
| US09522648B2 |
Front seat airbag system
A front seat airbag system includes: a driver's seat airbag which is inflated and deployed in front of a driver's seat by being supplied with gas; a passenger seat airbag which is inflated and deployed in front of a passenger seat by being supplied with gas; and a center airbag which is accommodated in an instrument panel together with the passenger seat airbag and when supplied with gas, inflated and deployed on a vehicle central side of the passenger seat airbag in a vehicle width direction such that a rear end side thereof in the vehicle longitudinal direction is configured to separate in the vehicle width direction from the rear end side of the passenger seat airbag in the vehicle longitudinal direction. |
| US09522647B2 |
Driver airbag structure
A driver airbag structure including: a front panel; a rear panel facing the front panel, and having an edge that is coupled to an edge of the front panel; and an inflator wrap which provides a space that is initially filled with gas when the airbag is deployed. The inflator wrap is provided in the front panel and the rear panel and has both ends that are fixed to both of the front panel and the rear panel. |
| US09522643B2 |
Vehicle rear bumper with utility well
A vehicle rear bumper with a utility well or tool box that is incorporated into a portion of a segmented rear bumper having a rearward facing surface that extends angularly forward relative to the back of the vehicle to facilitate access to the utility well and use of the utility well opening perimeter as a stepping surface or edge. |
| US09522638B2 |
Wire harness with fixing members
A wire harness wiring structure includes a wire harness and three fixing members. A first fixing member, is provided at the wire harness, and is fixed to a vibration transmitting source. A second fixing member is provided at the wire harness, and is fixed to a vibration non-transmitting object. A third fixing member is provided at the wire harness between the first fixing member and the second fixing member, is fixed to a vibration non-transmitting object, and allows the wire harness to move in a predetermined movement range. |
| US09522626B2 |
Blade tip clamp arrangement
A blade tip clamp arrangement configured to support a wind turbine rotor blade, including at least a tip clamp assembly configured to hold the rotor blade along an airfoil portion of the rotor blade, and a pivot connection interface configured to pivotably connect the tip clamp assembly to a wheeled transport means, is provided. A rotor blade transport and storage arrangement configured for the storage and transport of a wind turbine rotor blade, and a method of handling a wind turbine rotor blade during transport and storage is also provided. |
| US09522625B2 |
Boat loading allignment device and method
A boat loading alignment device and method lifts a boat over a trailer and subsequently aligns and seats the boat properly on the trailer after moving the trailer from the water wherein the device minimizes time spent occupying a boat ramp. The device includes a base movable laterally on the boat trailer. A scissor arm has a bottom end coupled to the base. The scissor arm extends upwardly from the base. Each of a pair of pads is coupled to an associated one of a pair of top sections of the scissor arm. A scissor screw is coupled to the scissor arm wherein rotation of the scissor screw extends and retracts the scissor arm such that the scissor arm is configured for lifting and lowering the boat relative to support rails of the boat trailer allowing lateral adjustment of the base and the boat relative to the boat trailer. |
| US09522622B2 |
Motor vehicle footpad assembly
A vehicle footrest assembly includes a bracket attached to a vehicle body structure and a foam footpad attached to the bracket. At least one fastener attaches a dead pedal to the footpad. The at least one fastener includes a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank includes a threaded portion screwed into the footpad. A collar extends radially outward from the shank and is spaced away from the head to define a clip receiving portion. One of the head and the collar are substantially frustoconical and define a lead-in surface in the clip receiving portion. The dead pedal includes at least one clip spaced apart from a pedal portion of the dead pedal. A portion of the clip is disposed within the clip receiving portion to attach the dead pedal to the footpad. |
| US09522618B2 |
Seat comprising a structure for arm support
A seat is described which comprises a base arranged on a base structure, a backrest and structures for arm rest, wherein the seat comprises at least one retractable auxiliary support parallel to the base structure and rotationally slidable between an extended position with respect to the structure for arm rest and a retracted position with respect to the structure for arm rest, wherein in the retracted position the retractable support is totally inserted in the structure for arm rest. |
| US09522613B2 |
Electric vehicle control system and power conversion device
The present invention provides an electric vehicle control system that controls power consumption in each electric vehicle in a train configured by a plurality of electric vehicles, which includes: a plurality of power conversion devices, each of which converts power supplied from an overhead line to generate driving power for an AC motor when the train is running, and which convert regenerative power generated by the AC motor to return to the overhead line and determine as to whether the train is in a light load regenerative state when the train uses a regenerative brake; and a plurality of power consuming apparatuses that change an operation mode when at least one of the power conversion devices is in the light load regenerative state. |
| US09522612B2 |
System for controlling the machine torque of a vehicle having two drive wheels actuated by distinct motors
A system for the control of the machine torque of a vehicle (1) includes a first drive wheel (2′) associated to a first motor (3′) and a second drive wheel (2″) associated to a second motor (3″), a steering member (4) and an accelerator member (6). The control system includes a user-interface device (13); means (7) for detecting the steering angle (δ) associated to a steering member (4); means (8) for detecting the throttle level (θ) of the accelerator member (6); means (9) for detecting the yaw rate of the vehicle ({dot over (ψ)}); means (10) for detecting the speed of the vehicle (v); and a drive module (11). |
| US09522611B2 |
Inverted pendulum vehicle
A tire angular velocity controller (211) is input with a difference between a target value of a rotational angular velocity of 0 for main wheels (11) and a rotational angular velocity of the main wheels (11), which is a differential value of a signal output from a main wheels rotary encoder (26). The tire angular velocity controller (211) calculates an inclination angle for the main body (10) that will cause the difference to become zero. In a second control mode, the calculated inclination angle is used as a target inclination angle and the difference between this target inclination angle and the inclination angle of the main body (10) at the present time input from an inclination angle sensor (20) is input to a main body inclination angle controller (212). |
| US09522608B2 |
Multi-dimensional battery networks for large scale energy storage and electrical vehicle applications
Multi-dimensional battery networks are presented that are intrinsically superior to the standard battery networks that are currently being used in electric vehicle applications. The higher dimensional battery networks are more stable against failures in individual batteries. The networks can be implemented using Li-ion batteries and enhance the lifetime of battery networks, which is critically important, for example in automotive applications. |
| US09522605B2 |
Contactless charging system, charging station, and method of controlling contactless charging system
A charging station transmits weak electric power from an available power transmission device of a plurality of power transmission devices when a second communication unit receives a power transmission request signal from a first communication unit. The charging station performs pairing between a vehicle and the power transmission device with which the vehicle has been aligned, in response to reception of an alignment completion signal from the vehicle. The charging station transmits a charging cancellation signal to a vehicle other than the vehicle that has been aligned with the power transmission device, when the pairing is completed. |
| US09522602B2 |
Vehicle
When a vehicle configured to be capable of charging an auxiliary battery with a driving battery's electric power while the vehicle is left unattended has ignition turned off with the main battery having an SOCm smaller than a threshold value, an ECU calculates and indicates to the user a currently permissible unattended period of time in days, and the ECU also inquires of the user whether the user requests to execute engine involved charging control to extend the permissible unattended period of time in days. If the engine involved charging control is requested, the ECU initiates the engine involved charging control, and once the engine involved charging control has been executed for a duration exceeding a commanded period of time, the ECU ceases the engine involved charging control. |
| US09522600B2 |
Motor generator unit with multiplexed output
A vehicle includes an engine, transmission, auxiliary and high-voltage electrical loads, a drivetrain, and an electrical system. The electrical system, characterized by an absence of a DC-DC converter, includes a full-bridge active rectifier/inverter, a semi-active auxiliary rectifier, an MGU connected to the engine via the drivetrain, and a controller. The controller executes a first operating mode in which the bridge rectifier is disabled and the MGU operates as a motor to restart or assist the engine, and a second operating mode in which the MGU is a generator, with the rectifier/inverter powering the HV-ESS and HV electrical load. The auxiliary rectifier provides an auxiliary DC output voltage to the LV-ESS and auxiliary electrical load. Switches may be positioned between a DC bus connection point and the HV-ESS and LV-ESS, with a switch closed and another opened in the first operating mode, and vice versa in the second operating mode. |
| US09522598B2 |
Vehicle occupant emergency system
A system may include a user interface, a transmitter, a processor, and a memory having a program communicatively connected to the processor. The processor may be configured to receive a body sensor output associated with an occupant of a vehicle, receive a vehicle sensor output associated with the vehicle, compare the body and vehicle sensor outputs with a threshold, prompt for a confirmation associated with at least one of the body and vehicle sensor outputs, determine an issue type based on at least one of the body and vehicle sensor outputs, and send a notification including the issue type. |
| US09522586B2 |
Enhanced road characterization for adaptive mode drive
A vehicle selectively operates in a plurality of operational modes. The operational modes carry with them different commands for operating a controlled suspension system such as a continuously controlled damping suspension system, a controlled steering system such as an electronic power-assist steering system, and a powertrain of the vehicle. For example, in one operational mode, the powertrain might be more sensitive to output torque from a motor or engine quickly with little hesitation. The vehicle includes a sensing system, such as a plurality of suspension height sensors and a corresponding controller programmed to receive suspension height signals indicating the characteristic of the road, to categorize the signals, and to compute categorized vehicle characteristics such as vehicle pitch, heave, roll, yaw, etc. The controller can discretize the categorized signals into a discrete number of index values, and then command the vehicle to change operational mode based on the discrete index value. |
| US09522585B2 |
Polymer composite strut insulator and suspension system for vehicle applying the same
A polymer composite strut insulator may include a polymer composite bracket made of polymer composite, divided into a mounting fastening portion having an inserter into which mounting bolts are press-inserted to penetrate and a bearing assembling portion, and provided with a central hole at a central portion, an elastic mass cross-linked to the polymer composite bracket in order for the cup hole surrounding the central hole formed at the central portion of the polymer composite bracket to be divided into an upper cup hole and a lower cup hole, the upper cup hole being coupled to an upper cup and the lower cup hole being coupled to a lower cup, and a bearing disposed at the bearing assembling portion. |
| US09522584B2 |
Vehicle energy management system with tether for tire and wheel assembly
An energy management system for a vehicle limits movement of a tire and wheel assembly in a wheel cavity. The vehicle has a wheel well structure that defines the wheel cavity. The energy management system includes a tether attached to the tire and wheel assembly. The tether is configured to limit movement of the tire and wheel assembly within the wheel cavity under a predetermined load that is applied to the vehicle forward of the tire and wheel assembly and offset from a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. |
| US09522578B1 |
Robust system and method for auto-location of tire-based sensors
A tire sensor locating system for auto-location of a tire-based air pressure sensor at any tire location on a vehicle includes a hub acceleration sensor mounted to make a hub vertical acceleration measurement at a preset and known location on the vehicle for a respective one of the wheel hubs and a chassis acceleration sensor mounted to a chassis of the vehicle to make a chassis vertical acceleration measurement for the vehicle chassis. An estimator model is employed to derive a tire vertical stiffness estimation from the hub vertical acceleration measurements and the chassis vertical acceleration measurement. A look-up table correlates tire vertical stiffness estimation against measured tire air pressure and from the look-up table an assigned location of the tire sensor is made through a correlation between the tire measured air pressure and the tire vertical stiffness estimation. |
| US09522577B2 |
Dynamic tire air pressure system
In one embodiment, a dynamic tire air pressure system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a tire pressure sensor that measures an air pressure of a tire. The system also includes a first reservoir tank maintaining a lower air pressure than the measured air pressure of the tire. The system further includes a second reservoir tank maintaining a higher air pressure than the measured air pressure of the tire. The system additionally includes one or more valves that control deflation and inflation of the tire by selectively coupling the tire to the first or second reservoir tanks. |
| US09522576B2 |
Pneumatic radial tire
Provided is a pneumatic radial tire which is configured so that circumferential main grooves to be provided on a tread surface are suitably defined in shape. |
| US09522573B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire is provided in a tread portion with a center land portion which is defined between center main grooves and whose top surface has a certain area and a maximum axial width of 15% to 19% of a tread width. The center land portion is provided with axial sipes and recesses. The recess extends from the center main groove toward the tire equator, and has a depth of 60% to 80% of the depth of the center main groove. The total area of the recesses is 5% to 9% of the area of the above-mentioned top surface. The center land portion is formed as a substantially continuous rib. |
| US09522571B2 |
Tire comprising a composition essentially free of guanidine derivative and comprising a hydroxyalkylpiperazine
A tire comprises a rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler predominantly comprising silica, a crosslinking system, and a hydroxyalkylpiperazine of formula (I): in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 represents a linear or branched alkylene group comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, it being understood that R1 and R2 can bear one or more additional hydroxyl groups. The rubber composition is essentially devoid of guanidine derivative. |
| US09522570B2 |
Spoked wheel for tubeless tires
A spoked wheel for tubeless tires, particularly for motorcycles, cars and similar vehicles includes a rim, a hub, and spokes suitable for fixing the rim to the hub. Each spoke is connected to the rim by a fastening device inserted in two opposite ears located in an inner surface of the rim. |
| US09522569B2 |
Articles, including wheels, having plasma vapor deposited (PVD) coating
An article is disclosed that includes a metallic layer overlaying a substrate surface; a plasma vapor deposited (PVD) oxide layer overlaying the metallic layer; and an exposed polymeric layer overlaying the oxide layer to form a protective layer at the interface between the exposed polymeric layer and the oxide layer. |
| US09522565B2 |
Temporary outdoor graphic film
Temporary graphic films that may be applied to rough, outdoor surfaces such as concrete or asphalt pavement are provided. The temporary graphic films are durable, yet easily removed and may include a fracturable material that permits fluid flow to reduce slip and fall situations. |
| US09522564B2 |
Adhesive applicator
An adhesive applicator comprising: (iv) an elongate tubular body having a first open end and an opposed, second end, (v) a rod of adhesive material located within the tubular body, said rod being axially moveable along the body so that a free end of the rod is able to travel relatively past the first end of the body, and for said rod being retainable at a selected axial position, and (vi) an applicator head mounted on the first end of the body, wherein the head is axially moveable relative to the body and has a mouth configured as a transverse slot into which the edge of a sheet material may be inserted, said mouth having a roof surface between which and the free end of the rod the edge of the paper may be held, and the head has a pressure applicator to which pressure may be applied to effect movement of the head relatively towards the second end of the body; wherein the applicator head is completely removable from the body; and wherein the applicator head is configured to act as a closure for the first end of the applicator body. |
| US09522561B2 |
Ring binder mechanism
A ring binder mechanism for holding loose-leaf pages has a housing and rings movable between closed and open positions. The rings are mounted on hinge plates supported by the housing for pivoting movement relative to the housing. An actuator is moveable relative to the housing to pivot the hinge plates to move the rings between the closed and open positions. A travel bar operatively connected to the actuator includes a locking element. The travel bar is moveable between a locked position in which the locking element blocks pivoting of the hinge plates and an unlocked position in which the locking element permits pivoting of the hinge plates. The travel bar and housing each include a retaining formation. The retaining formation on the housing is adapted to contact the retaining formation on the travel bar to releasably hold the travel bar in the locked position when the rings are closed. |
| US09522560B2 |
Clipboard
A clipboard having first and second panels that are integrally coupled together. In one embodiment, the clipboard comprises a first panel having a top end; a second panel having a top end, the first and second panels coupled together by a first hinge connecting the top end of the first panel to the top end of the second panel; the second panel comprising: a second hinge that divides the second panel into a cover portion and a clip portion; and a third hinge that divides the clip portion of the second panel into a first section and a second section. |
| US09522559B2 |
Corner paperclip
A reusable paperclip can accommodate a large range of paper stack sizes. It is configured to bind a stack from one corner without becoming distorted in shape when used on a large stack. The clip has vertical members to prevent horizontal and vertical movement of the stacked papers and connected horizontal members to apply pressure to the surfaces of the stack to frictionally bind the stacked papers. The clip is easily placed and removed by the user, and allows a person to view all information on a standard formatted page with little to no obstruction of the printed information. The clip also allows a user to flip though a stack of papers and easily remove individual papers from the stack or insert additional pages without disturbing the sheets and without the need to remove or adjust the position of the clip. |
| US09522555B2 |
Control system and image forming system
A control system includes: a motor; a driving unit including a driving target and displacing the driving target in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction by transmitting power from the motor to the driving target; a detection unit detecting a position of the driving target; and a controller controlling the motor. The controller is configured to execute: a displacement control process to displace the driving target in the first direction and the second direction; a determination process to determine a holding current value holding the driving target at a target stop position; and a holding control process to hold the driving target, which has been disposed at the target stop position in the displacement control process, at the target stop position based on the holding current value determined by the determination process. |
| US09522554B2 |
Image printing apparatus and image printing method
A first area in which an image is printed in K scans and a second area in which an image is printed in (K+1) scans are arranged in an arranging direction to print an image. When an image is printed in the second area from ejection ports disposed at one end of the ejection port array and ejection ports disposed at the other end, mask patterns having first pixel group areas at different positions therein are applied. |
| US09522552B2 |
Cutter and printer
A cutter has a first cutter blade moving mechanism 24 that moves a first cutter blade 21 reciprocally between a forward position 21A where recording paper 3 is cut and a retracted position 21B separated from the forward position 21A; and a second cutter blade moving mechanism 25 that moves a second-cutter blade 22 between a contact position 22A where the paper is cut in contact with the first-cutter blade 21 and a release position 22B separated from the contact position. The second cutter blade moving mechanism 25 sets the second cutter blade 22 to the release position 22B before the first cutter blade moving mechanism 24 moves the first cutter blade 21 from the forward position 21A to the retracted position 21B. Wear and noise can be prevented because the two cutter blades 21, 22 do not contact after cutting the recording paper 3. |
| US09522548B2 |
Inkjet recording device
An inkjet recording device includes a recording medium conveyance mechanism, a head portion, and a liquid applying section. The recording medium conveyance mechanism is configured to convey a recording medium. The head portion is configured to eject ink onto the recording medium. The liquid applying section is configured to apply liquid to the recording medium. The recording medium may have a first surface and a second surface. The head portion may eject the ink onto the first surface of the recording medium. The liquid applying section may apply the liquid to the second surface of the recording medium. |
| US09522547B1 |
Printing system and method therefor
A board for retaining three dimensional decorations in a printer is provided. The board includes a first surface and a second surface that is opposite the first surface. A plurality of openings extends from the first surface to the second surface. The openings are configured to retain a flange portion of the three dimensional decoration so that a decorative portion of the three dimensional decoration rests on the first surface. |
| US09522543B2 |
Image processing method and inkjet recording apparatus
An image processing method includes: forming an image for density unevenness measurement on a recording medium in a single-pass method, using an inkjet head in which nozzles are disposed in a main scanning direction; acquiring a density measurement value of each set gradation value from an image for density unevenness measurement before drying; converting the acquired density measurement value into a conversion density measurement value corresponding to a post-dry density measurement value, using a density measurement value conversion value set for each region in the main scanning direction; and deriving a new unevenness correction value using this conversion density measurement value. |
| US09522541B2 |
Maintenance method of liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising a liquid ejection head that ejects a liquid via nozzles; a first passage that communicates with the liquid ejection head, the first passage being configured to supply the liquid to the liquid ejection head; a second passage that communicates with the first passage in the liquid ejection head, the second passage forming, in cooperation with the first passage, a circulation passage; and a liquid driving unit provided in the circulation passage, the liquid driving unit being configured to move the liquid in the circulation passage when driven. The liquid is moved, by the driven liquid driving unit, at a first flow rate that maintains a meniscus of the liquid inside the nozzles after the liquid is moved at a second flow rate that is faster than the first flow rate. |
| US09522540B2 |
Container and method for liquid storage and dispensing
A method for measuring the volume of liquid, such as ink or solvent, remaining in a container, such as a replacement cartridge for a continuous ink jet printer, uses a reservoir enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage. The reservoir is adapted to provide a reduction in the pressure of the internal space, the reduction substantially monotonically increasing in magnitude as liquid is drawn into the printer, such that the volume of liquid remaining may be calculated from knowledge of the minimum withdrawal pressure required to draw further liquid from the reservoir into the printer. Containers for use with the method have a liquid dispensing port adapted to allow liquid to be dispensed when a withdrawal pressure at the exterior of the port is less than the pressure of the internal space and adapted to prevent the ingress of air into the internal space of the reservoir as liquid is dispensed. |
| US09522538B2 |
Image forming apparatus and dirtiness detection method
A printer includes a printing section that ejects an ink, and a spectrometer that disperses incident light. The spectrometer includes a window section that transmits the light, an optical filter device, and a light receiving section. The optical filter device includes a variable wavelength interference filter as a dispersing element that disperses light transmitted by the window section. The light receiving section receives the light which is dispersed by the variable wavelength interference filter. A dirtiness of the window section is detected based on measured values corresponding to each of a plurality of wavelengths obtained by spectrally measuring light from a reference object, and reference values corresponding to each of the plurality of wavelengths. |
| US09522535B2 |
Liquid discharge head and recording apparatus
A liquid discharge head and a recording apparatus are each capable of reducing a malfunction possibility that occurs on a piezoelectric actuator substrate due to contact between individual electrodes and a liquid. The liquid discharge head includes a head body including a flow channel member, a piezoelectric actuator substrate having a plurality of individual electrodes, a flexible wiring substrate, and an adhesive member adhering the flexible wiring substrate and head body, and surrounds the individual electrodes. When a surface of the head body surrounded by the adhesive member is a first region, and a surface of the head body other than the first region is a second region, the head body has a first through hole connecting the first region and the second region to permit communication between a space surrounded by the flexible wiring substrate, adhesive member, first region, and an outside other than the space. |
| US09522529B2 |
Substrate for liquid ejection head, liquid ejection head, and apparatus and method for ejecting liquid
A substrate includes an AND circuit and an LVC. The AND circuit generates a control signal for switching an NMOS transistor. The LVC controls the gate voltage of the NMOS transistor on the basis of the control signal. The substrate applies a constant gate voltage to a PMOS transistor without using the AND circuit and the LVC. |
| US09522527B2 |
Drop image sensing
A sensor images drops ejected from a printhead nozzle. The sensor has two parallel spaced-apart rows of imaging pixels. In one example, a lens projects an image of a drop ejected from a printhead onto the rows sequentially as the drop travels along a trajectory. |
| US09522526B1 |
Printer provided with inkjet head including partially-overlapped head unit rows
In a printer, an inkjet head includes a plurality of head units. Each head unit has a nozzle layout area in which nozzles are arranged in an alignment direction crossing a conveying direction. The head units are arranged in a first row and a second row in the conveying direction. One head unit in the first row and another head unit in the second row define an overlap length. The overlap length is a length in the alignment direction of an overlap region in which the nozzle layout area of the one head unit and the nozzle layout area of the another head unit partially overlap in the conveying direction. The one head unit is shifted from the another head unit in the alignment direction. The overlap length in a center portion of the inkjet head is larger than that in each end portion of the inkjet head. |
| US09522520B2 |
Process for producing a microfluidic apparatus and related laminating devices
A process and a laminating device for producing a microfluidic device are proposed, wherein a film is pressed onto a carrier under the effect of heat and thereby attached to it. During the attachment the film is lifted by the blowing in of gas on the carrier side to prevent it adhering in a non-attachment region and is vented on the remote side. The device is compressed between a holder and a thermode of the laminating device during the lamination. An elastic intermediate layer is arranged in each case between the device and the holder and between the device and the thermode, for evening out the contact pressure and obtaining uniform attachment of the film to the carrier. |
| US09522517B2 |
Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance. |
| US09522511B2 |
Cut-out laminated sheet and preparation method thereof
A cut-out laminated sheet can be prepared by laminating a protection sheet on a base sheet, followed by a simple two-step shearing process. The cut-out laminated sheet thus prepared features a protruding section that helps improving productivity by making the removal of the protection sheet easy; and thus, can be effectively used in a wide range of industrial applications such as a brittle sheet and a flexible sheet. |
| US09522508B2 |
Plural blow utilization of counter stretch rod and/or base pushup
A molding system for molding a container includes a first blow mold operable for blow molding a first form of the container and a second blow mold operable for blow molding a second form of the container. The system further includes a counter stretch rod and/or a base pushup operable for reducing a height of the first form of the container before blow molding the second form of the container. A corresponding method of forming a container is also disclosed. |
| US09522507B2 |
Method and device for producing sheet material
A method for producing a sheet material is disclosed, comprising the steps of providing a carrier material solution comprising a carrier material, and depositing the carrier material onto a collector by electrospinning the carrier material solution out of a spinning device, the collector having a first electrical polarity and the spinning device having a second electrical polarity being opposite to the first polarity. The collector comprises at least one differential section, the electrical polarity of which is adjusted during deposition of the carrier material in such a manner that it either resembles the electrical polarity of the remaining sections of the collector or differs from it. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out said method and a sheet material which can be produced by said method. |
| US09522500B2 |
Tubular liner having an inner tubular film for the lining of pipelines and method for the continuous manufacture of the tubular liner
A tubular liner for pipelines includes an inner tubular film and a fiber material layer located on the film and impregnated with a reactive resin curable under UV light. The film contains a styrene-proof and thermally weldable carrier material having a laminated non-woven layer on its outer side facing the fiber material. The carrier material includes an overlapping region along the film. Edge sections of the carrier material are thermally welded together in the overlapping region. The non-woven layer on the outer side of the radially inner lower edge section in the overlapping region is thermally welded to the carrier material on the lower side of the radially outer upper edge section, and the radially outer upper edge section in the overlapping region has a structure on its outer side enabling a durable adhesion of reactive resin. A method for manufacturing the tubular liner is provided. |
| US09522498B2 |
Incrementally stretched films with enchanced properties and methods for making the same
Methods of enhancing one or more physical properties of a thermoplastic film include incrementally stretching thermoplastic films in the machine direction and/or transverse direction. In one or more implementations, methods of incrementally stretching thermoplastic films include reducing the gauge of the films without reducing the films' machine-direction tear resistance. The methods can involve cold stretching the films and imparting rib patterns into the film. The linear ribs can have alternating thick and thin gauges. Incrementally stretched thermoplastic films can have a machine-direction tear resistance that is approximately equal to or greater than the machine-direction tear resistance of the film prior to stretching. |
| US09522495B2 |
Multiple-component injection mold method
An injection mold method for manufacturing multiple-component articles includes providing a mold assembly with first and second mold halves mounted for reciprocation, and having mold cores in a mold core assembly, each mold core mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation. The mold cores rotate to a first position, the mold assembly closes, and a first material is injected and cooled to form partially-complete articles. The mold assembly opens, the mold cores rotate to a second position, the mold assembly closes, and a second material is injected and cooled to a complete articles. The mold assembly opens and the articles are released. |
| US09522493B2 |
Moulded body having specific cross-sectional structure
A molded body 1 includes a rib part 3 standing on a back surface 2b opposite to a design surface 2a of a main body 2 of the molded body 1. A reduced thickness part 4 is formed on the back surface 2b of the main body 2, the ratio D/T is 0.975 to 1.07 where D is the diameter of a circle that passes through base ends 3b of both side faces 3a of the rib part 3 and is in contact with the design surface 2a of the main body 2 positioned between the base ends 3b, and T is the thickness of the main body 2 at an outer side of the reduced thickness part 4, and t<1.3(T−n) is satisfied where t is the thickness of the rib part 3, and n is the thickness of the reduced thickness part 4. |
| US09522491B2 |
Systems for forming aggregate materials from heat fusable powered materials
In one embodiment, a system for forming aggregate materials may include a lower open-topped mold, an upper mold, an actuation assembly, a heating system, a pressure sensor, and a controller. The lower open-topped mold can receive a heat moldable material that can include a foaming agent. The lower open-topped mold can contact the heat moldable material and the upper mold can contact the heat moldable material. The controller can execute machine readable control logic to cause the actuation assembly to generate relative outward motion at an expansion rate. The foaming agent can expand the heat moldable material when heated. During outward motion, the lower open-topped mold can maintain close contact with the heat moldable material, and the upper mold can maintain close contact with the heat moldable material. The expansion rate of the relative outward motion can be based upon a pressure signal indicative of back pressure. |
| US09522485B2 |
Primary material for molds adapted to mold plastics
A mold material having a material hardness higher than 340 HB and a fine-grain structure. The mold material having a composition in weight percent that includes: C=0.25-0.35 Si=0.04-0.20 Mn=1.00-2.00 Cr=1.00-2.00 Ni=0.30-less than 0.90 Mo=0.30-0.80 V=less than/equal to 0.20 Al=0.01-0.03 N=0.0025-0.0150 S=less than 0.15 a remainder of Fe and impurities. |
| US09522480B2 |
Continuous method for producing a lightweight sandwich panel and lightweight sandwich panels producible according to this method
A continuous method for producing a lightweight sandwich panel comprises providing a scattered layer of glue-coated woodchips; pressing this layer and bonding the wood chips under pressure and temperature conditions such that a high vapor pressure is built up in the center between the cover layers; relieving the pressure by moving the pressing surfaces away from one another, whereby the chipboard tears open in the center due to the built-up vapor pressure and divides into two cover layers of equal thickness; moving the cover layers apart; introducing a foam system that can be foamed and cured to form a hard foam between the cover layers; bringing the cover layers together to the nominal thickness of the lightweight sandwich panel to be produced and holding the pressure until the intermediate layer has finished reacting; and finishing the lightweight sandwich panel. |
| US09522476B2 |
Power equipment with detection and reaction systems
Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system. |
| US09522475B2 |
Safety devices for saws
In various embodiments, a saw can include a work surface and a blade at least partially extending through the work surface. In at least one embodiment, the saw can further include a sensor and a light emitter, wherein the light emitter can be configured to emit a first light beam and a second light beam onto at least a portion of the work surface. In various embodiments, the sensor can be can be configured to detect a plurality of saw conditions and, owing to communication between the sensor and the light emitter, the light emitter can be configured to emit the first light beam onto the work surface when the sensor detects a first saw condition and emit the second light beam onto the work surface when the sensor detects a second saw condition. |
| US09522467B1 |
Composite tool holder
A composite tool holder has a base, a socket set, a hand tool set, and a bracket set. The base has a substrate, a first track, and a second track. The socket set is connected to the base and has a positioning plate mounted in the second track with multiple engaging recesses, and multiple positioning blocks mounted in the first track, abutting the positioning plate and having an engaging element selectively engaging with one of the engaging recesses. The hand tool set is detachably connected to the base and has at least one holding component deposited on the substrate. The bracket set is detachably connected to the base beside the socket set and has two supporting bases respectively connected to two sides of the base beside the socket set. |
| US09522466B2 |
Extendable tool attachment stick
An extendable stick includes an elongate body comprising a first member, a second member, and a third member arranged in a telescopic nesting formation. A pulley system is disposed within the elongate body, wherein the pulley system is in operative communication with the first, second, and third members of the elongate body to extend the first member and the third member simultaneously outwardly from the elongate body and retract the first member and the third member simultaneously inwardly from the elongate body. |
| US09522462B2 |
Flange gasket installation apparatus and method
A gasket retaining apparatus and a method which uses the apparatus to install a gasket between a pair of flanges. The retaining apparatus includes a gasket holding element which is temporarily secured between the flanges while joining the flanges together. A gasket groove is formed in the forward edge of the gasket holding element and one or more bolting slots extend into the body of the holding element from the forward edge. The gasket holding element preferably also includes a pair of retention holes so that a pair of releasable locking pins can be inserted through a pair of the bolt holes of one of the flanges and into the retention holes to temporarily secure the gasket holding element during the installation process. |
| US09522461B2 |
Impact tool
An impact tool (1) includes a motor (3); a hammer (42) having a rotational axis extending in a first direction, the hammer (42) being rotatable in a rotational direction including a forward direction and a reverse direction opposite to the forward direction by the motor (3) and being movable in the first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction; an anvil (52) disposed at the first direction side of the hammer (42) and strikable by the hammer (42) in the forward direction, the hammer (42) that has been struck the anvil (52) being moved in the second direction to come free from the anvil (52); and a fixing member (45A, 46A) that selectively allows the hammer (42) to move in the second direction or prevents the hammer (42) from moving in the second direction. |
| US09522458B2 |
Clamping structure for open end wrench
A clamping structure for an open end wrench contains: a body, and the body including a handle, an operation head, and a clamping portion. The clamping portion has a first jaw arranged on a first side thereof, a second jaw formed on a second side thereof, and a V-shaped retaining fringe defined on a rear end thereof. The first jaw has a first plane defined on a front end thereof, two first recesses arranged on a rear end of the first plane and a first front end of the V-shaped retaining fringe, and an arcuate projection defined between the two first recesses. The second jaw has a second plane defined on a front end thereof, an abutting face arranged between a rear end thereof and a second front end of the V-shaped retaining fringe, and an arcuately concaved section formed between the second plane and the abutting face. |
| US09522457B2 |
Sleeve structure for damaged screw nut
A sleeve may include a hexagonal engaging hole at one end that engages with the screw nut and a coupling hole at the other end that engages with a wrench; wherein the engaging hole is inwardly tapered and the taper angle is two to four degrees, thereby enabling easy engagement of the engaging hole with screw nut; and there is a dodge groove formed at each corner of the hexagonal engaging hole and each pair of adjacent dodge grooves are separated with a driving block; and the surface of each driving block that touches the screw nut is concave and thus a driving corner is formed on each side of the driving block; and each driving block has a groove and thus two adjacent interior corners are formed at the bottom of the groove. |
| US09522454B2 |
Method of patterning a lapping plate, and patterned lapping plates
A method of forming a patterned lapping plate by providing a working tool having a pattern comprising a plurality of raised teeth, each of the raised teeth having a base, at least one side wall, and a terminal end, and patterning the lapping plate with the tool to provide a working surface having an inverse pattern of the tool surface in the working surface of the lapping plate, the patterning process plastically deforming the working surface of the lapping plate. |
| US09522453B2 |
Polishing apparatus
A polishing apparatus which can continue stable operation of the apparatus without generating torsional vibration in a rotary joint and without generating an abnormal sound at an engagement part between a cooling water pipe and a polishing table is disclosed. The polishing apparatus includes a rotary joint fixed to a rotating part of the polishing table or a rotating part of the top ring to supply a fluid into the polishing table or the top ring and discharge the fluid from the polishing table or the top ring, and a rotation-prevention mechanism which connects the rotary joint with an apparatus frame to prevent the rotary joint from being rotated. The rotation-prevention mechanism includes a link mechanism having at least one spherical plain bearing. |
| US09522450B2 |
Support for capillary self-assembly with horizontal stabilisation, fabrication method and use
A support is provided, including a reception zone in which the external envelope matches the shape of a plate configured to be placed on a droplet deposited at least in the reception zone in order to achieve capillary self-assembly of the plate and the support, and at least one pair of tracks that extend on the support from the reception zone and that have a lyophilic-type affinity with the droplet such that an overflow of the droplet beyond the reception zone is guided in the tracks, wherein the at least one pair of tracks includes a first track and a second track that do not have the same lyophilic-type degree of affinity with the droplet. |
| US09522448B2 |
Manufacturing method for seat frame structure
A predetermined component such as a recliner is attached to a long member in advance, and thereafter by bending the long member, a pair of side frames and an upper frame are integrally formed. Therefore, the recliner can be attached to the long member not bent yet and thus in a substantially flat state, and in addition, the pair of side frames and the upper frame can be integrally formed, which does not require labor and contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost. Moreover, by adjusting a position where the bending is performed, it is possible to manufacture seat frame structures different in dimension even if the long members not bent yet have the same length, and from this viewpoint as well, it is possible to reduce labor and manufacturing cost. |
| US09522447B2 |
Automotive glass removal tool
A glass removal tool for removing a glass panel from a window regulator clamp includes a horizontal cross bar; two parallel legs extending downward from the cross bar; at least one pair of ramps arranged between the parallel legs; and a vertical slot extending between the ramps of the pair of ramps. Two pairs of ramps may be included that are laterally offset from each other. The ramps may be recessed from the front surface and form at least one pair of wedges with the rear surface. The legs may include a first taper formed on the inner surface of each of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs and a second taper formed on the rear surface of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs. |
| US09522444B2 |
Fan shroud and seal ring assembly, and method thereof
A fan shroud and seal ring are assembled together to allow a condenser, radiator, and fan module (CRFM) to be vertically loaded into an engine compartment of a vehicle to be mounted to the vehicle chassis and engine with a fan stator. The fan shroud has a plurality of first attachment components, and the seal ring has a plurality of second attachment components, each of which corresponds to a first attachment component. Each first attachment component engages with a corresponding second attachment component to secure the seal ring to the fan shroud, such that the seal ring is positioned around at least a portion of the fan stator after the CRFM has been mounted and the assembly is in its final configuration. |
| US09522443B2 |
Connection replacement for a drilling mud motor
A method for reconditioning a rotary connection of a rotor on a drilling mud rotor. A new rotary connection is machined from a metal blank and is provided with an externally threaded pin end which is subsequently screwed into a mating female threaded opening provided on the rotor body. The new metal connection is welded to the rotor body at an intersection of the connection and selected end of the rotor body. The threaded end of the new connection is threaded a predetermined depth which is selected to bottom out at a selected depth within the mating female threaded opening provided on the rotor body prior to the welding step. |
| US09522442B2 |
Method for the cutting machining of workpieces using a laser beam
A method is for cutting machining of a workpiece using a laser beam. The method includes (a) directing the focused laser beam onto a surface of the workpiece for a formation of a kerf; and (b) removing a material exclusively by ablation. The laser beam has a power density in a focal point of at least 1*107 W/cm2. The laser beam has a feed speed taking account of an absorption capability of the material to be removed of at least 150 m/min up to a maximum of 1200 m/min. |
| US09522438B2 |
Battery-controlled plasma arc torch system
A method is provided for operating a plasma arc torch system having a power supply and a plasma arc torch. The method includes supplying power to the power supply from a battery. The battery provides at least a portion of the power to generate a plasma arc by the plasma arc torch. The method also includes communicating a first signal, indicating at least one parameter of the battery, between the battery and a control unit of the power supply, generating a second signal, by the control unit, based on the at least one parameter of the battery, and controlling, using the control circuit, operation of the plasma arc torch based on the second signal. |
| US09522437B2 |
Optical-based weld travel speed sensing system
A travel speed sensing system includes an optical sensor configured to be coupled to a welding torch. The optical sensor is configured to sense light incident on the optical sensor, and the travel speed sensing system is configured to determine a travel speed of the welding torch, a direction of the welding torch, or both, based on the sensed light. |
| US09522434B2 |
Wire electric discharge machine and wire electrode forwarding method used in the same
A wire electric discharge machine includes: a wire electrode supporting device that holds one end portion of a wire electrode; and a wire electrode forwarding device that has a forwarding device supplying a fluid to forward the wire electrode from a wire electrode guiding section to a wire electrode collecting section, a rotating body positioned on a path between the forwarding device and the wire electrode collecting section and diverting the forwarding direction of the wire electrode, and a rotation restraining device restraining rotation of the rotating body rotated by the fluid supplied from the forwarding device. |
| US09522429B2 |
Workpiece machining apparatus
A workpiece machining apparatus including a headstock to which a workpiece having a through-hole extending in a Z-axis direction is attached; a tool rest which is movable in the Z-axis direction and in an X-axis direction; and a rotary tool unit which is attached to the tool rest, is provided. The headstock has a support member which is movable in the Z-axis direction and which has a spindle side contact portion in an end portion in the Z-axis direction. The rotary tool unit has a tool body having a tool side contact portion with which the spindle side contact portion can come into contact in the Z-axis direction, and a rotatable tool which protrudes from the tool body. The rotating tool machines the workpiece by moving the tool body in the Z-axis direction in a state where the spindle side contact portion and the tool side contact portion are brought into contact with each other. |
| US09522428B2 |
Small-diameter drill
A small-diameter drill having a diameter of φ3 mm or less and an end that has undergone cross thinning is provided such that in a front view, a flute portion cutting edge is curved in concave with a degree of concavity with respect to an imaginary straight line in a range of 0.5 to 2% of a drill diameter, the imaginary straight line connecting the radially outer end of the flute portion cutting edge and the radially outer end of thinning portion cutting edge, the ratio of length of the thinning portion cutting edge to length of the flute portion cutting edge is set to 0.6 to 0.9:1, and in an axially perpendicular cross-sectional view, curvature radius of a heel-side flute surface of the flute is set to be smaller than curvature radius of a flute surface along the flute portion cutting edge. |
| US09522423B2 |
Crystallizer for continuous casting
Crystallizer for the continuous casting of long metal products such as blooms or billets, of the type cooled by an external cooling jacket, in which, at least in the zone of maximum thermal peak, positioned around the zone of the meniscus or immediately below it, there are means present, made on the walls of the crystallizer, to condition the heat exchange between the walls of the crystallizer and the cast steel. The means to condition the heat exchange comprise concavities or depressions made on the internal wall of the crystallizer, made around the zone of maximum thermal peak, and having a distribution that, in terms of the overall area occupied by them per surface unit, is reduced until it is canceled toward the bottom at a certain distance from said zone of maximum thermal peak. |
| US09522421B2 |
Bar mounted tool adaptor
A tool support structure includes a tool rail that extends in an axial direction, a first mounting portion that is connected to the tool rail, and a second mounting portion that is connected to the tool rail at a location along the tool rail that is spaced from the first mounting portion in the axial direction. The second mounting portion includes a lug and an aperture. The lug has a shaft portion and a head portion that is located outward from the shaft portion. The shaft portion is receivable within a slot on the base and the head portion restrains transverse removal of the lug from the slot when the shaft portion is disposed within the slot. The aperture is adapted to receive a pin on the base to resist rotation of the tool rail with respect to the base. |
| US09522418B2 |
Method and device for producing metal profiles having a closely toleranced chamber dimension
The invention relates to a method and device for producing metal sections having two profile flanges arranged opposite one another and having flange inner faces that are to be kept apart from each other by a closely toleranced final chamber dimension. In order to adapt the chamber dimension from a starting chamber dimension K0 to a desired final chamber dimension K1, the metal section is passed through the device, which forms working gaps between an inner working roll pair and outer support rolls. The working rolls that form the inner working roll pair roll over each other in order to brace the forming forces exerted on the working roll pair from the flange inner faces against each other. |
| US09522414B2 |
Inspection system
An inspection system is provided with a weight inspection device, a sorting device, and a frame. The weight inspection device includes a weighing conveyor for conveying a weighing object, and a load cell for weighing the weighing object conveyed by the weighing conveyor, and inspects the weighing object using the result of weighing by the load cell. The sorting device includes an sorting conveyor arranged downstream of the weighing conveyor, a movable member being configured to come in contact with the weighing object conveyed by the sorting conveyor to change a traveling direction of the weighing object, and a cylinder for driving the movable member based on the result of inspection by the weight inspection device so as to cause the movable member to come in contact with the weighing object. The frame supports the weighing conveyor, the load cell, and the movable member. |
| US09522412B2 |
Apparatus for the painting of hulls of boats or the like
Apparatus for painting hulls of boats includes at least an anthropomorphic robot having paint dispensing elements, at least a supporting body which defines a chamber for containing the robot and which includes at least an opening for applying paint on a reference surface, handling elements of the body along at least a direction of moving close to/away from the surface, air suction elements to form a suction stream substantially along the entire surrounding edge of the opening, according to a preset suctionable air flow, command and control elements operatively connected to the handling elements to control movement of the body along the moving direction, sensor elements associated with the body to detect the distance of the surrounding edge from the reference surface and operatively connected to the command and control elements, the latter being programmed to adjust the distance of the surrounding edge of the opening from the reference surface. |
| US09522408B2 |
Edger blaster
The present invention relates to an edger adapted to be used with a spray wand to clean an edge of a hard surface in contact with a lawn. The edger includes a single piece plate that extends vertically from the hard surface. The single piece plate having a short side forming a first angle with a large side, a first hole formed at the larger side, a wheel secured to the plate, a second hole formed on the short side, and a coupler. The spray wand is adapted to be connected to the second end of the coupler. In a working position, the single piece plate engages the vertical side of the edge and slides through a channel formed between the lawn and the vertical side of the edge as the wheel rolls on top of the hard surface. |
| US09522406B2 |
Portable paint shield
A paint shield for releasable attachment to the head of a paint gun sprayer is disclosed for preventing overspray from contacting other exposed surfaces or components outside of the intended surface. The paint shield is comprised of a single planar sheet of flexible, sturdy, impermeable material, such as aluminum. The shield includes a base panel through which the nozzle of the spray gun is secured. A pair of contoured members extend away from the base member to make contact with the adjoining pavement, ground, or wall to establish the distance and the angle in which the nozzle is maintained from the surface. This construction assures that the width and angular velocity of the spray evenly covers the surface without undue waste. The paint shield may be preformed for specific cross sections of objects such as curbing or gutters. |
| US09522405B2 |
Fluid dispenser, system and filling process
Systems, methods, and processes are disclosed for the manufacture, filling and dispensing of flowable contents. The dispenser system generally includes a dispenser bottle, a dispensing cap, a pre-filled container, and an optional inversion tube wherein the pre-filled container contains flowable contents therein for dispensing when a dispenser bottle is squeezed, pumped or sprayed. A user grasps the bottle, squeezes it to increase internal pressure, and forces out through the dispensing cap the flowable contents. Upon release, the system allows air to enter and replace the forced-out flowable contents and neutralize the pressure in the space between the container and the bottle. An inline process of manufacturing and filling the containers is provided. |
| US09522402B2 |
Method and apparatus for orienting magnetic flakes
The invention relates to a method of aligning magnetic flakes, which includes: coating a substrate with a carrier having the flakes dispersed therein, moving the substrate in a magnetic field so as to align the flakes along force lines of the magnetic field in the absence of an effect from a solidifying means, and at least partially solidifying the carrier using a solidifying means while further moving the substrate in the magnetic field so as to secure the magnetic flakes in the carrier while the magnetic field maintains alignment of the magnetic flakes. An apparatus is provided, which has a belt for moving a substrate along a magnet assembly for aligning magnetic flakes. The apparatus also includes a solidifying means, such as a UV- or e-beam source, and a cover above a portion of the magnet assembly for protecting the flakes from the effect of the solidifying means. |
| US09522398B2 |
Heater for a disposable diagnosis cartridge
System for performing biological analysis comprising: a cartridge having a deformable chamber suitable for containing a liquid to be analyzed; a heater having a heating face arranged to heat the liquid contained in the deformable chamber; characterized in that the heating face of the heater is moveable from a first position to at least a second position, different from the first position, to allow an increase of volume of said deformable chamber in order to compensate an increase of pressure in the deformable chamber during the heating of said liquid by said heater. |
| US09522397B2 |
Systems and methods for detection and quantification of analytes
Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. In some embodiments, the reader component communicates with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample. |
| US09522393B2 |
Catalyst composition for hydrogenation and method for hydrogenation using the same
A catalyst composition for hydrogenation including (A) to (D), in which a mass ratio (D)/(A) is 0.01 to 2.00. (A): a titanocene compound represented by following formula (1), (wherein R5 and R6 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group, an alkoxy group, a halogen group, and a carbonyl group, and R1 and R2 are selected from hydrogen and a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms) (B): a compound containing an element selected from Li, Na, K, Mg, Zn, Al, and Ca, (C): an unsaturated polymer having a fraction of an olefinic unsaturated double bond content of side chains based on a total olefinic unsaturated double bond content of 0.25 to 1.0, and (D): a polar compound. |
| US09522391B2 |
Co-selective methanation catalyst
The first object is to increase the life of a selective CO methanation catalyst, and the second object is to enhance the CO removal rate of a selective CO methanation catalyst to reduce the outlet CO concentration in a wide temperature range. Provided a selective CO methanation catalyst including a supported metal catalyst which selectively methanizes CO in a hydrogen-rich gas containing CO and CO2 and a coating layer which covers a surface of the supported metal catalyst, has many pores, and is configured to reduce a CO concentration on the surface of the supported metal catalyst. |
| US09522388B2 |
Pinning and affixing nano-active material
A nanoparticle comprises a nano-active material and a nano-support. In some embodiments, the nano-active material is platinum and the nano-support is alumina. Pinning and affixing the nano-active material to the nano-support is achieved by using a high temperature condensation technology. In some embodiments, the high temperature condensation technology is plasma. Typically, a quantity of platinum and a quantity of alumina are loaded into a plasma gun. When the nano-active material bonds with the nano-support, an interface between the nano-active material and the nano-support forms. The interface is a platinum alumina metallic compound, which dramatically changes an ability for the nano-active material to move around on the surface of the nano-support, providing a better bond than that of a wet catalyst. Alternatively, a quantity of carbon is also loaded into the plasma gun. When the nano-active material bonds with the nano-support, the interface formed comprises a platinum copper intermetallic compound, which provides an even stronger bond. |
| US09522384B2 |
Photocatalytic structure and method for manufacturing photocatalytic sol-gels
The invention provides a photocatalytic structure comprising a carrier and a photocatalytic film formed on the carrier, in which the photocatalytic film comprises titanium dioxide with shape of rhombus particles. The titanium dioxide particle has anatase structure. The titanium dioxide particle is rhombus with a major axis 10-15 nm and minor axis 3-6 nm. The photocatalytic film which is formed by titanium dioxide with shape of rhombus particles has a high overall photocatalytic activity so that the effects of stainproofing and self-cleaning can be improved. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing photocatalytic sol-gels. |
| US09522379B2 |
Reducing and/or harvesting drag energy from transport vehicles, including for chemical reactors, and associated systems and methods
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for reducing and/or harvesting drag energy from transport vehicles. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a mobile transport platform, a donor substance source carried by the platform, and a thermochemical reactor carried by the platform and coupled to the donor substance. The reactor is configured to carry out a non-combustion dissociation process that dissociates the donor substance into a first constituent and a second constituent. An energy extraction system carried by the transport platform and positioned to extract energy from an airstream passing the transport platform is coupled to the reactor to provide energy for the dissociation process. |
| US09522378B2 |
Method and a system for producing thermolabile nanoparticles with controlled properties and nanoparticles matrices made thereby
This disclosure relates to a method and a system of producing nanoparticles and nanoparticle matrices of thermolabile, biocompatible matrix materials, like lipids and biopolymers with controlled properties. A prototype pulse-heat aerosol system is described for single-step production of free, thermolabile nanoparticles with sufficient control over size, morphology and crystallinity with controlled-release properties, for possible therapeutic, cosmetic or diagnostic use. Nanoparticles of the range 50 to 500 nm are obtained and are found suitable for controlled drugs delivery. |
| US09522377B2 |
Method for improving the properties of amphiphile particles
The present invention provides a method for forming a dispersion comprising non-lamellar amphiphile particles having improved phase behavior, particle size distribution and/or storage stability, said method comprising forming a dispersion of lamellar and optionally non-lamellar particles comprising at least one structuring agent in a polar solvent, heating said particles to an elevated temperature, followed by cooling, wherein said heating is to a temperature and for a period sufficient to provide, after cooling, a measurable improvement in phase behavior, particle size distribution and/or storage stability. |
| US09522374B2 |
Shell-and-tube reactor for preparing maleic anhydride
Apparatus for preparing maleic anhydride by heterogeneously catalyzed gas-phase oxidation of a stream containing hydrocarbons having at least 4 carbon atoms per molecule, which includes a reactor with reaction tubes into which a solid-state catalyst over which the exothermic reaction of the stream with an oxygen-comprising gas stream takes place is introduced and one or more pumps and heat exchangers located outside the reactor and through which a heat transfer medium formed by a salt melt flows through the intermediate space in the reactor between the reaction tubes and takes up the heat of reaction, with the temperature of the melt being in the range from 350 to 480° C. The reaction tubes are made of a heat-resistant alloy steel which includes at least 0.5% by weight of chromium or at least 0.25% by weight of molybdenum or both. |
| US09522370B2 |
Method for producing fine particles and apparatus for producing fine particles
A method for producing fine particles, including: discharging a fine particle material liquid, where solid materials to be formed into fine particles are dissolved or dispersed in a solvent or are melted, from two or more discharge holes in a downward vertical direction, to thereby form liquid droplets; and solidifying the liquid droplets discharged to form fine particles, wherein in the discharging a fine particle material liquid, gas flow is supplied at angle of greater than 0° but 90° or smaller to the downward vertical direction, and wherein an initial discharge velocity of the liquid droplets discharged from the discharge hole located at an upstream side of the gas flow in a flowing direction thereof is equal to or higher than an initial discharge velocity of the liquid droplets discharged from the discharge hole located at a downstream side of the gas flow in the flowing direction thereof. |
| US09522363B2 |
Material efficiency and fabrication of membrane elements
Membrane elements that use multiple membrane leaves may have a limited total active membrane area due to an increased diameter at the ends of the element. Membrane leaves may comprise a permeate carrier positioned between one or more membrane sheets. Adhesive may be used to seal one or more edges of the membrane leaf. The membrane sheets, permeate carrier and the adhesive contribute to the thickness of the edges of the membrane leaf and the diameter at the ends of the element. A reduced thickness of the edges of the permeate carrier may reduce the diameter at the ends of an element. Another permeate carrier sheet may also be used that is distanced from at least one edge of the membrane sheet so the permeate carrier sheet does not contribute towards the increased diameter at the ends of the element. |
| US09522357B2 |
Filtration media fiber structure and method of making same
Fiber structures and methods are described that incorporate a body of a micron fiber modified by the attachment of discrete length, crimped nano-fibers. Numerous of these modified fiber structures can be assembled into air filter media. Further augmentations of the modified fibers and media can be implemented to improve filtration characteristics. |
| US09522356B2 |
Filter frame
A filter frame for holding a filter provided with a plurality of folds so as to alternately form ridges and troughs includes: a first frame portion including a first holding portion, having a side corresponding to a first side of the filter, for holding the filter; a positioning portion, provided on the first holding portion, for determining a position of the filter; and a second frame portion including a second holding portion for holding the filter by sandwiching the filter between the first and second holding portions. The second holding portion is provided so as to be capable of opposing the first holding portion via the filter and has a side corresponding to a second side of the filter. |
| US09522352B2 |
Nanofiber structural body and collecting apparatus using the nanofiber structural body, and method of producing the nanofiber structural body
Based on an electrospinning method, a layer A formed of a polymer continuous phase is formed by: setting a potential difference between an ejection portion configured to eject a polymer solution and a collecting portion configured to collect the polymer nanofibers to a voltage value at which the polymer nanofibers can be spun; and setting the potential of the collecting portion to a low value with respect to a ground potential. Next, a layer B formed of polymer nanofibers and a polymer continuous phase is formed by increasing the potential of the collecting portion without stopping the application of voltages to the ejection portion and the collecting portion. Further, a layer C formed of polymer nanofibers is formed by increasing the potential of the collecting portion without stopping the application of the voltages to the ejection portion and the collecting portion. |
| US09522351B2 |
Shape of filtering elements
A filtration element for filtering a fluid medium comprising a rigid porous support of cylindrical shape having a longitudinal central axis (A) and comprising a plurality of channels for the circulation of the fluid medium to be filtered with a view to recovering a filtrate at the periphery of the support. The channels are parallel to a central axis of the support. The channels have at least three filtration crowns, characterized in that at the three crowns closest to the periphery of the support there is at least a substantial alignment of 3 adjacent axes among the axes of the flow and connection paths and the axes of the channels, which favors the mechanical strength of the support. |
| US09522348B2 |
Ozonated liquid dispensing unit
A reaction vessel and an ozonated liquid dispensing unit are described herein. The unit produces and dispenses an ozonated liquid that may be used to clean and sanitize a variety of articles or used in conjunction with cleaning processes and other apparatus. The reaction vessel is incorporated into the unit to reduce bubbles of ozone gas and to break up bubbles of ozone gas in the ozonated liquid to provide a more effective and longer lasting cleaning and sanitizing solution. |
| US09522347B2 |
Vapor recovery apparatus and method for oil and gas wells
A vapor recovery apparatus has a first vessel forming a column with upper and lower ends. Liquid, such as oil containing gas enters the bottom of the first column and flows up to a liquid outlet. Heat is applied to the rising oil, wherein the oil foams. Gas escapes into the upper end. The foam flows into a second column and along a roughened surface. The bubbles in the foam break apart, releasing the gas. The oil flows down the second column to an outlet. A compressor may be used to withdraw the gas and provide hot compressed gas to heat the rising oil in the first column. |
| US09522345B2 |
Device for a cleaning unit for hydraulic oil and lubricating oil
A device for a cleaning unit for hydraulic oil or lubricating oil circulating in connection with a drive unit, wherein the cleaning unit comprises a cleaning tank provided with an oil inlet for untreated oil, means arranged to spread the untreated oil over a substantial portion of the cleaning tank cross-section, an inlet for introducing gas into the untreated oil, and an outlet for evacuation of gas and water vapor, and also a means having a large surface area arranged downstream of the spreader means, wherein the means having a large surface area is provided as a plurality of bodies arranged to be able to float on the treated oil. |
| US09522343B2 |
Electronic device for presenting perceivable content
An electronic device for presenting perceivable content(s) is provided. The electronic device includes a presentation unit, a control unit and an operating unit. The operating unit is electrically coupled to the control unit. According to the control of the control unit, the operating unit can present the perceivable content and communicate with an external electronic device. |
| US09522341B2 |
System and method for an interactive device for use with a media device
There are provided systems and methods for an interactive device for interaction with a user of a media device, wherein the interactive device and the media device are operable to communicate with a server having a memory storing a plurality of states including a present state of the media device playing a media. The interactive device comprises a peripheral hardware for interaction with the user of the media device and a processor configured to establish a communication with the server, obtain the present state of the media device from the server, select an action in response to the present state of the media, and execute the action using the peripheral hardware for interaction with the user of the media device. The interactive device can operate independently of the server or with several interactive devices connected to the server. |
| US09522337B2 |
Information processing system, information processing apparatus, storage medium having information processing program stored thereon, and determination method
An example controller device includes a housing, and a grip portion formed lopsided with respect to a center of a predetermined surface of the housing. An information processing system calculates an attitude of the controller device, and determines the orientation of the grip portion with respect to the center based on the attitude of the controller device. For example, the information processing system determines whether the grip portion is facing right or facing left with respect to the center. Thus, the information processing system can precisely determine the mode of use in which the controller device is used. |
| US09522333B2 |
Electronic device, game control system, and method
A game control system and method compute a finger contact area of at least one finger of a user when the user touches a touch-input unit to play a game. An age range of the user corresponding to the obtained finger contact area is determined according to the obtained finger contact area and a relationship between finger contact areas and age ranges of the users. A difficulty setting of the game is adjusted according to the determined age range of the user and a relationship between age ranges and difficulty settings of the game. An electronic device is also provided. |
| US09522329B2 |
Game system, control method, and a storage medium storing a computer program used thereof
A gaming system is provided with a monitor (3) for displaying and outputting a gaming screen (50), a touch panel (5) superposed upon the monitor (3), and an external storage device (20) for storing sequence data (28) in which operational periods of the touch panel (5) have been described. In addition, the gaming system displays on the monitor (3) a gaming area (52) whereon two reference units (55A and 55B) disposed apart from each other and a specific reference unit (55T) disposed in the vicinity of the reference units are set. Also, an object (60) for instructing operations for each of the reference units (55A, 55B, and 55T) is displayed while being caused to move in the gaming area (52), and the path of movement of a specific object (60S) heading toward the specific reference unit (55T) is restricted to a fixed path. |
| US09522328B2 |
Human tracking system
An image such as a depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. A grid of voxels may then be generated based on the depth image such that the depth image may be downsampled. A background included in the grid of voxels may also be removed to isolate one or more voxels associated with a foreground object such as a human target. A location or position of one or more extremities of the isolated human target may be determined and a model may be adjusted based on the location or position of the one or more extremities. |
| US09522326B2 |
Holographic projection gaming and learning system
A holographic projection gaming and learning system comprises a holographic projection device, an input unit used to present one or more instruction contents and an electronic device having a screen, wherein the holographic projection device includes at least a placement board configured with an opening, at least a projection refraction board and at least a supportive positioning component; therefore, upon placing the electronic device on the placement board of the holographic projection device, the capture module of the electronic device can capture the instruction contents provided by the input unit and transfer to the application software thereby that the application software determines the received instruction contents to display at least a holograph image on the screen, and the holograph image displayed on the screen of the electronic device can be illuminated onto the projection refraction panel of the projection refraction board via the opening of the placement board and then the projection refraction panel projects the holograph image outward for imaging, so that the system according to the present invention can closely combine the holograph image contents with the desktop gaming processes in order to further increase the playfulness of the game. |
| US09522325B2 |
Storage medium storing a game program, game system, and game control method for displaying a target image in a separate frame
A game which makes it possible to display a small image for recognizing a target object easily is provided. This invention includes game space control unit for generating a virtual game space, player object control unit for generating a player object and causing the player object to act in the game space, target object control unit for generating a target object in the game space and causing the target object to act in the game space, and game image display unit of generating a game image which is an image obtained by photographing the game space from a specified sight line by a virtual came and displaying the game image on a display, target image display unit for displaying the target image which is a small image for specifying the target object on the display, and lock on unit for controlling the sight line of the virtual camera so that there exists the target object in the game image when a lock-on operation is performed. |
| US09522322B2 |
Method and system for game
A method and a system for a game are disclosed. The method includes steps displaying a determination region in at least one section distinguished by neighboring points, on a virtual passage formed by a plurality of points sequentially connected with each other. The method also includes displaying an object moving along the virtual passage on a screen, and determining an accuracy or success/failure of a user input based on a position of the object at a time when the user input is detected and a position of the determination region. |
| US09522318B1 |
Rib-stiffened sports board
A sports board has a board body having a top surface and an opposed bottom surface, a binding attachment structure formed on or in the board body, and a plurality of ribs collectively having longitudinal portions and transverse portions each having a thickness and a height that are predetermined to provide the sports board with a preselected longitudinal, transverse, and torsional stiffness desirable for sliding on the snow. |
| US09522317B2 |
Systems and methods for coordinating musculoskeletal and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular hemodynamics
Described herein are methods for determining a target musculoskeletal activity cycle (MSKC) to cardiac cycle (CC) timing relationship. The method may include detecting a first characteristic of a signal responsive to a CC timing of a user that repeats at a frequency that corresponds to a heart rate of the user; detecting a second characteristic of a signal responsive to a rhythmic musculoskeletal cycle activity (MSKC) timing of the user that repeats at a frequency that corresponds to the MSKC rate of the user; determining a value representative of an actual timing relationship between the first characteristic and the second characteristic; detecting a third characteristic of a signal corresponding to a physiological metric that varies with the actual timing relationship between the first and second characteristics; and determining a target value representative of a preferred timing relationship between the first and second characteristics. |
| US09522314B2 |
Golf green divot repair tool
A golf green divot repair tool is provided that includes a handle and a tine structure. The tine structure includes a trough wall forming a trough, the trough wall mounted to the handle at a first end of the trough wall, and a tapered wall mounted to extend to a tip from a second end of the trough wall. The second end and the first end are on opposite ends of the trough. A trough cross section is defined in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis that extends from the first end to the second end. The trough cross section is further defined by an open side. The trough wall of the trough cross section is configured to trap soil within the trough wall when inserted in a divot. |
| US09522310B2 |
Golf club head
A hollow golf club head has a crown portion extending from a face portion and configured so as to generate good ball hitting sound. The crown portion is provided with a first region having a first thickness, a second region having a second thickness and a third region having a third thickness, wherein the third thickness is less than the second thickness which is less than the first thickness. The first region is disposed in a face portion side of the crown portion and extending in the toe-heel direction. The third region is disposed backward of the first region. The second region surrounds the third region. |
| US09522301B2 |
Curl-up device
A curl-up device includes a base; and a counter arrangement. The base defines a foot placement indicator, a first start position indicator, and optionally a second start position indicator. The counter arrangement includes a button disposed between the foot placement indicator and the start position indicators. The counter arrangement also includes an electronic counter that tracks depression of the button. In use, a user touches the button while performing a curl-up to track the number of curl-ups performed. |
| US09522300B1 |
Elliptical exercise device
An elliptical exercise device has guide links pivotally attached to a frame and foot support links pivotally attached to the guide links. Vertical control links couple a cam drive to forward ends of the foot support links such that rotation of the cam drive moves foot receiving areas vertically. Horizontal control links couple a crank system to the guide links such that rotation of the crank system pivots the guide links and moves the foot receiving areas horizontally. The vertical and horizontal movement is generally out of phase to move the foot receiving areas in an elliptical path. |
| US09522299B2 |
Multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine
A multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine for that is movable into a plurality of different positions when unlocked and that is retained in a single secure position when locked. The multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine generally includes a tubular base having a lower end and an upper end, an elongated member extending through the opening of the upper end of the tubular base and extending downwardly through at least a portion of the tubular base, a handle extending outwardly from the elongated member at an angle, and a locking device. The elongated member is movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the unlocked state and is substantially not movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the locked state. |
| US09522294B1 |
Portable and effective wrist, arm and shoulder exercise device
One embodiment of a simple and portable wrist, arm and shoulder exercise device is structured with a hand cycling means. One elongated and flexible member of the embodiment coupled to the hand cycling means, carries a weight support member on the other end. The said weight support member accommodates weight disc loading/unloading, also allowing plurality of discs. |
| US09522290B2 |
System and method for fat and cellulite reduction
A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products. |
| US09522289B2 |
Selective fat removal using photothermal heating
A system and method are provided for minimally-invasive selective fat removal from a target area by injecting the area with a solution of photo-absorbing nanoparticles and irradiating the injected area with a beam of near infrared (NIR) light. The NIR emission wavelength excites the nanoparticles to melt fat within the target area so that the liquefied fat can be aspirated from the target area. The nanoparticles may be gold nanorods having aspect ratios selected to produce surface plasmon resonance when irradiated with NIR light around 800 nm. |
| US09522284B2 |
Defibrillation pacing circuitry
Electrical circuit componentry is switchable into a defibrillator circuit to deliver a constant pacing current to a patient. The circuitry may include a constant current source inserted in a leg of the defibrillator circuit or a resistor of selected value inserted between a high voltage source and the high side of a defibrillator circuit. |
| US09522283B2 |
Apparatus and method for identifying atrial arrhythmia by far-field sensing
In a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter/defibrillator, cardiac arrhythmias are detected to determine necessary therapeutic action. Cardiac signal information is sensed from far field electrodes implanted in a patient. The sensed cardiac signal information is then amplified and filtered. Parameters such as rate, QRS pulse width, cardiac QRS slew rate, amplitude and stability measures of these parameters from the filtered cardiac signal information are measured, processed and integrated to determine if the cardioverter/defibrillator needs to initiate therapeutic action. |
| US09522282B2 |
Powering multiple implantable medical therapy delivery devices using far field radiative powering at multiple frequencies
A system includes a first implantable medical device configured to receive a first far field radiative signal at a first frequency from an external transmitter to charge a first charge storage device. The first implantable medical device includes a first therapy delivery unit powered by the first charge storage device. The first therapy delivery unit delivers a first therapy to a first target tissue of a patient. The system also includes a second implantable medical device configured to receive a second far field radiative signal at a second frequency from the external transmitter to charge a second charge storage device. The second implantable medical device includes a second therapy delivery unit powered by the second charge storage device. The second therapy delivery unit delivers a second therapy to a second target tissue of the patient. |
| US09522276B2 |
Accelerometer integrity alert
A medical device and associated method determine a signal amplitude of a sensor signal produced by a MEMS sensor, compare the signal amplitude to a stiction detection condition, detect stiction of the MEMS sensor in response to the signal amplitude meeting the stiction detection condition, and automatically provide a corrective action in response to detecting the stiction. |
| US09522272B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for pairing vagus nerve stimulation with motor therapy in stroke patients
A method of treating motor deficits in a stroke patient, comprising assessing a patient's motor deficits, determining therapeutic goals for the patient, based on the patient's motor deficits, selecting therapeutic tasks based on the therapeutic goals, performing each of the selected therapeutic tasks repetitively, observing the performance of the therapeutic tasks, initiating the stimulation of the vagus nerve manually at approximately a predetermined moment during the performance of the therapeutic tasks, stimulating the vagus nerve of the patient during the performance of the selected therapeutic tasks, and improving the patient's motor deficits. |
| US09522270B2 |
Circuit for an implantable device
An integrated circuit includes: a radio-frequency (RF) to direct current (DC) rectifying circuit coupled to one or more antenna on an implantable wirelessly powered device, the rectifying circuit configured to: rectify an input RF signal received at the one or more antennas and from an external controller through electric radiative coupling; and extract DC electric power and configuration data from the input RF signal; a logic control circuit connected to the rectifying circuit and a driving circuit, the logic control circuit configured to: generate a current for the driving circuit solely using the extracted DC electrical power; in accordance with the extracted configuration data, set polarity state information for each electrode; and a driving circuit coupled to one or more electrode, the driving circuit comprising current mirrors and being configured to: steer, to each electrode and via the current mirrors, a stimulating current solely from the generated current. |
| US09522269B2 |
Needle and lead and methods of use
A lead adapted to be steerable during insertion into an animal body includes the following. A structure substantially defining at least one principal planar surface, the structure having a proximate end and a distal end. The structure includes a tip portion on the distal end, and a body portion, with the tip portion being flexible in directions substantially parallel to said at least one principal planar surface. A shape of the tip portion is changeable, and an end of the tip portion traces a path within a plane substantially parallel with the at least one principal planar surface. At least one electrode is connected with said structure. |
| US09522268B2 |
Modified electrode lead for cochlear implants
An implantable electrode arrangement for a cochlear implant system is described. The arrangement includes a flexible intracochlear electrode array having an outer surface with electrode contacts for applying cochlear stimulation signals to target neural tissue within the implanted cochlea. A flexible extracochlear electrode lead is coupled at a lead proximal end to an implanted signal processor that provides the cochlear stimulation signals, and connected at a lead distal end to a proximal end of the electrode array. A lead holder is connected to the lead distal end and has an initial shape. The lead holder is malleable and adapted to be intra-surgically deformed into and retain a new desired shape so as to secure the lead distal end at the electrode opening into the implanted cochlea and decouple post-surgical mechanical strain at the lead distal end from the electrode array. |
| US09522264B2 |
Ratchet-slide handle and system for fiducial deployment
Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system with a handle configured for actuation of same. A fiducial may include one or more protuberances configured to engage one or more slots in a needle of the system. The needle may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. In certain embodiments, echogenic placement of fiducials may present certain advantages. The handle includes an actuation mechanism with a toothed rack and actuation member(s) configured for incrementally or otherwise controlledly deploying one or more fiducials at a time by advancing a stylet through and/or retracting the body of a slotted needle in which fiducials are disposed with a fiducial protrusion extending into the needle slot, which also includes retaining structures that do not impede the needle lumen. |
| US09522262B2 |
Medical devices for delivery of siRNA
Disclosed are medical devices that incorporate siRNA. In addition to one or more siRNA constructs, devices include nanostructures fabricated on a surface to form a nanotopography. A random or non-random pattern of structures may be fabricated such as a complex pattern including structures of differing sizes and/or shapes. Microneedles may be incorporated on devices. The pattern including nanostructures may be formed on the surface of the microneedles. |
| US09522261B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing hydration fluid
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing hydration fluids. The invention allows for a ‘background’ rate of providing a hydration fluid to be automatically supplied by an apparatus to a patient, for example intravenously, and for the patient to receive an extra amount of hydration fluid, or ‘bolus dose’, to be provided when the patient sends a signal to the apparatus. In preferred embodiments the background supply rate, the volume and rate of supply of the bolus dose and the maximum extra volume that can be provided as bolus doses in a given time can be set, for example, by a nurse. |
| US09522260B2 |
Apparatus for the controlled release of topical nitric oxide
A stable delivery system for the therapeutic release and application of nitric oxide to a patient suffering from a cutaneous injury or wound includes a S-nitrosothiol and transition element nanoparticles. The transition metal nanoparticles are selected to react with the S-nitrosothiol to release and diffuse nitric oxide into the injury or wound. |
| US09522257B2 |
Integrated controlled volume inflator device, components, and methods of use
A controlled pressure inflation-deflation device inflates a balloon to occlude a blood vessel by moving a large plunger to provide incremental pressure increases within a syringe. A releasable latch moves a second plunger, positioned within a syringe formed by an inner columnar opening in the large plunger, between an occlusion position and a perfusion position. A three-position switch has a release position to allow the large plunger to move freely, an adjust position to provide the incremental pressure increases, and a lock position to lock the location of the plunger. Pressures at which various balloons (e.g., folded balloons) achieve or nearly achieve a substantially circular cross-section may be extrapolated by inflating balloons with pressures equal and/or greater than the first occlusion pressure. Balloons may be pre-inflated up to or below the first occlusion pressure to achieve a substantially circular cross-section, prior to increasing the balloon to an occlusion pressure. |
| US09522252B2 |
Uterine manipulator
An embodiment includes a uterine manipulator system comprising: a collar including a first shelf connected to the inner surface of the collar; a stabilizer including a stabilizer rim adapted to couple to the first shelf; and a shaft adapted to pass through the stabilizer and a hollow tunnel of the collar with a bulbous tip. Other embodiments are described herein. |
| US09522251B2 |
Mounting card
A mounting card has a sufficient holding force for holding an elongated flexible medical component and prevents deformation and breakage of the flexible medical component when the flexible medical component is pulled out from the proximal end side of the mounting card. The mounting card has a flat surface for holding the elongated flexible medical component. The flat surface comprises a U-shaped distal-side tab and a proximal-side tab that are formed in a pair. Furthermore, a distal-side of the proximal-side tab is parallel with a proximal-side of the distal-side tab, and a distance between the distal side of the proximal-side tab and the proximal side of the distal-side tab is larger than the diameter of the flexible medical component. |
| US09522249B2 |
Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to nitric oxide (NO)
Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. |
| US09522243B2 |
Nasal devices
A nasal delivery device and a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject can be used for mass treatment, especially mass vaccination. The delivery device can include an interface unit, as a replaceable unit, having at least one nosepiece unit for fitting to a respective nostril of a subject, a nozzle from which substance is in use delivered, and at least one delivery unit having a substance supply unit for delivering substance to the nozzle of the at least one nosepiece unit. The delivery device can also include an actuation unit for actuating the at least one delivery unit of the interface unit. |
| US09522241B2 |
Controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system
A controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system includes a plurality of thermoresponsive modules containing a respective nanoparticulate matter. Each thermoresponsive module is selectively operable in at least one of a heating mode that releases the nanoparticulate matter and a cooling mode that inhibits release of the nanoparticulate matter. A control module is in electrical communication with the plurality of thermoresponsive modules. The control module is configured to determine a temperature of each thermoresponsive module and to select the at least one heating mode and cooling mode based on the temperature. The heating and cooling mode may be selected in response to a desired dosing profile and/or a biometric condition. |
| US09522239B2 |
Medical injector with ratcheting plunger
A medical injector has a body with a displaceable plunger. The plunger includes a plurality of spaced-apart ratchet teeth disposed along the length thereof. At least one indexer is provided to engage the plunger, wherein the indexer is configured to allow the plunger to displace distally toward a distal end of the body but not proximally toward a proximal end of the body. The medical injector also includes an actuator having an engagement portion formed to engage one or more of the ratchet teeth. The actuator is displaceable to a ready state, the engagement portion being displaced proximally relative to the plunger with the actuator being displaced to the ready state. The indexer prevents proximal movement of the plunger, thereby allowing the engagement portion to bypass one or more of the ratchet teeth with the actuator being displaced to the ready state. In addition, the actuator is displaceable from the ready state to cause actuation of the medical injector. The displacement from the ready state causes distal displacement of the engagement portion with the engagement portion engaging one or more of the ratchet teeth and causing distal displacement of the plunger with the engagement portion. |
| US09522236B2 |
Drug delivery device and cartridge holder for a drug delivery device
A drug delivery device is provided with a cartridge holder having at least one guide track, and a body having at least one interaction member adapted and arranged to mechanically cooperate with the at least one guide track. The guide track has a first section and a second section, wherein the path which is defined by the first section encloses an angle with the longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the angle which is enclosed by the path defined by the first section with the longitudinal axis is smaller than the angle which is enclosed by the path defined by the second section with the longitudinal axis. |
| US09522234B2 |
Needle assembly for drug pump
An apparatus (110) includes an activation mechanism (20) and a safety latch (122). The activation mechanism is operative to deploy a needle (116) to protrude out of a housing (112), the needle (116) having a longitudinal axis. The safety latch (122) is movably mounted on the housing (112) and formed with a needle opening (129) to allow the needle (116) to pass therethrough. The safety latch (122) has a first position wherein the needle (116) is aligned to pass through the needle opening (129) and a second position wherein the safety latch (122) is moved with respect to the housing (112) such that the needle (116) is blocked from movement in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof by a portion of the safety latch (122) distanced from the needle opening (129). |
| US09522233B2 |
Injection device with projections disposed on the passage to reduce the effective bore of the passage
An injection device includes a cap which is withdrawn from the front of the device before use to remove a boot from the needle. The cap has fingers which grip the boot and which pass down a passage through which the needle projects to inject a dose. The passage has projections disposed to reduce the effective bore of the passage, the projections having inwardly inclined resilient portions which allow the boot to be withdrawn forwardly through the passage but prevent a finger being poked into the passage. |
| US09522232B2 |
Data storage for an infusion pump system
A pump system can include a pump device and a controller device removably attachable to the pump device. The controller device can be reusable, and one or more pump devices can be disconnected and reconnected to the controller device. As such, some pump usage data can be conveniently stored in the pump device itself. In such circumstances, the controller device can receive data related to the pump's history or other usage when the pump device is attached to the controller. |
| US09522231B2 |
Infusion device with safety feature for preventing inadvertent activation
A safety feature for a wearable infusion device is disclosed. The safety feature is configured to prevent accidental activation of the infusion device by protecting the activation button of the infusion device prior to and after the actuation of the activation button. The safety feature includes a wall section that protrudes from the main body of the infusion device in the vicinity of the activation button. A cover device covers the activation button prior to the actuation of the activation button. The cover device slides on the main body of the infusion device. When the cover covers the activation button, movement of the cover is restricted by the protruding wall section adjacent to the activation button, to hold the cover in position over the activation button. |
| US09522227B2 |
Manufacturing method a structural part with a cannula, a cannula, a structural part, an insertion head and an insertion device with the cannula
A method for manufacturing a structural part with a cannula for the subcutaneous administration of an active substance is disclosed. A loose cannula is threaded on a piercing means to form a ready-to-use cannula piercing unit and subsequently, a cannula housing is injection-molded onto the cannula. Embodiments for the cannula as well as the structural part, an application part, an insertion head, and an insertion device which includes the cannula are also disclosed. |
| US09522226B2 |
Multi-language / multi-processor infusion pump assembly
An infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir assembly configured to contain an infusible fluid. A motor assembly is configured to act upon the reservoir assembly and dispense at least a portion of the infusible fluid contained within the reservoir assembly. Processing logic is configured to control the motor assembly. The processing logic includes a primary microprocessor configured to execute one or more primary applications written in a first computer language; and a safety microprocessor configured to execute one or more safety applications written in a second computer language. |
| US09522225B2 |
Adhesive patch systems and methods
Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to patches for medical devices. In various embodiments, an adhesive patch of a medical device may have selective areas with adhesive material of varying adhesion strengths. In other embodiments, an adhesive patch of a medical device may include adhesive material that may be activated by a catalyst to increase or decrease the adhesion strength of the adhesive material. In further embodiments, a medical device may include a pierceable membrane containing an agent, the pierceable membrane positioned to be pierced by a needle and to cause some of the agent to be carried to the user-patient. |
| US09522223B2 |
Systems for fluid reservoir retention
A housing for a fluid infusion device is provided. The housing can include a first housing component including a first engagement system. The first housing component can define a first compartment and a second compartment. The first engagement system can be coupled to the second compartment and movable relative to the second compartment. The housing can also include a second housing component coupled to the first compartment of the first housing component. The second housing component can include a second engagement system. The second engagement system can be movable relative to the second housing component. |
| US09522221B2 |
Fluidics cassette for ocular surgical system
An eye treatment cassette includes a handpiece, a vacuum source, a holding tank, a collection bag, and a displacement-based pump. The handpiece is configured to aspirate fluids from a patient's eye. The vacuum source communicates with the handpiece. The holding tank is interposed between the handpiece and the vacuum source, and is configured to hold the aspirated fluids. The collection bag is connected to the holding tank for collecting the aspirated fluids. The pump is coupled to the holding tank and is configured to operate while the vacuum source continues to aspirate fluids via the handpiece to drain the aspirated fluids from the holding tank. |
| US09522216B2 |
Emulsions or microemulsions for use in endoscopic mucosal resectioning and/or endoscopic submucosal dissection
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in form of emulsion or microemulsion and the use thereof as aid during endoscopic procedures in which it is injected in a target tissue in order to form a cushion. More in details, the invention relates to a method for performing an endoscopic procedure, which comprises injecting said pharmaceutical composition in form of emulsion or microemulsion in a target tissue of a patient, in order to form a cushion, which cushion is then optionally subjected to an endoscopic surgical procedure, such as a resection. |
| US09522215B2 |
Intra-abdominal pressure to promote hemostasis and survival
Systems, methods and kits for treating hemorrhages within cavities are provided. The methods utilize the application of a rapid spike of pressure to the closed cavity, followed by a steady state pressure or pressures. |
| US09522214B2 |
Viscous haemostatic compositions and method of treatment
A method of promoting haemostasis in a patient is provided by the administration, to the site of blood loss, of a viscous thixotropic haemostatic composition comprising an ionic precipitating agent, a fatty alcohol, an alcohol phosphate diester and one of an alkoxyether phosphate or a monoester phosphate of an alkoxylated fatty alcohol. |
| US09522209B2 |
Emanation system and method for use
An emanation system is disclosed that include a substrate, a secondary substrate, and an air treatment material. The secondary substrate is adapted to be wetted with runoff from the air treatment material applied to the substrate. When applied, the air treatment material emanates from the substrate at a first release rate and from the secondary substrate at a second release rate. |
| US09522208B2 |
Air freshener
Technologies are generally described for systems, devices, and methods effective to disperse fragrance from a material. A material may be infused with a fragrance around a charging column of a collar. The collar may be positioned between a base and a cap. An insertion section may include electrodes effective to receive and conduct an electric current from an electric source. The base may include a fan mounted to the base. The cap may be attached to the collar. The cap may have a ring shaped cross section and may be effective to secure the material infused with the fragrance to the collar. Electric current may be received from the electrodes and may be effective to operate the fan. The fan may be effective to blow air through a first vent in the collar to disperse the fragrance from the material through a second vent in the cap. |
| US09522205B2 |
Multi mode low temperature plasma sterilizer
In a low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer, the accurate control of concentration of the hydrogen peroxide sterilant is an important factor in determining reliability and sterilization efficacy of the sterilization process. The present application describes sterilizers, and sterilization methods, which use a novel injector-concentrator arrangement which allows accurate concentration of the sterilant performed concurrently with the sterilization process. This process enables the device to sterilize wide range of sensitive equipment within a shorter sterilization cycle. |
| US09522197B2 |
Nanoparticles comprising a cyclodextrin and a biologically active molecule and uses thereof
The invention relates to nanoparticles comprising a biodegradable polymer, a cyclodextrin or a derivative thereof, and a biologically active molecule. Said nanoparticles can associate large amounts of biologically active molecules, especially of a hydrophobic nature, and release the biologically active molecule providing sustained and constant plasma levels thereof when they are administered orally or through any other mucosa of the organism. |
| US09522196B2 |
Antibody recognizing folate receptors α and β
The object of the present invention is to provide an antibody capable of immunologically and specifically binding to a folate receptor α and a folate receptor β. Specifically, the present invention relates to an antibody or a fragment thereof, in which the amino acid sequences of CDRH1, CDRH2, and CDRH3 of a heavy chain variable region (VH) are SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, and 6, respectively, and the amino acid sequences of CDRL1, CDRL2, and CDRL3 of a light chain variable region (VL) are SEQ ID NOs: 10, 12, and 14, respectively. |
| US09522195B2 |
Antibodies with immune effector activity and that internalize in folate receptor alpha-positive cells
This invention relates to the use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies that specifically bind to and have the ability in the alternative to become internalized by cells expressing folate receptor alpha (FRA) and to induce an immune effector activity such as antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. The antibodies are useful in specific delivery of pharmacologic agents to FRA-expressing cells as well as in eliciting an immune-effector activity particularly on tumor cells and precursors. The invention is also related to nucleotides encoding the antibodies of the invention, cells expressing the antibodies; methods of detecting cancer cells; and methods of treating cancer using the antibodies. |
| US09522192B2 |
Polyethylene glycol derivatives of palmitoylethanolamide and analogous acylethanolamides
The synthesis of a series of Polyethylene glycol conjugates (esters and carbonates) of PEA and its analogous acylethanolamides, have higher water solubility and good hydrophilic/lipophilic balance, resulting in (i) improved accumulation in tissues (particularly skin and mucosae), (ii) prolonged release, and (iii) increased bioavailability. Improvement of PEA and analogous acylethanolamides levels in the tissues—particularly in the skin and mucosae—and their prolonged release is due to the improved bioavailability of related conjugates. Conjugates are able to extend the time frame in which PEA and analogous acylethanolamides exert their pharmacological effects. |
| US09522189B2 |
Topical gel compositions including poly(monostearoyl glycerol-co-succinate) polymer and methods for enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent
A composition comprising: a benefit agent; at least one polymer including a poly(monostearoyl glycerol-co-succinate) polymer; at least one lower alcohol; and at least one co-solvent; and a method for enhancing topical delivery of a benefit agent are disclosed. |
| US09522188B2 |
Abuse resistant transmucosal drug delivery device
The present invention relates to a solid pharmaceutical dosage form for abusable drug delivery with reduced illicit abuse potential. The dosage form is presented as a bioerodable transmucosal delivery device that includes an abusable drug and an antagonist to the abusable drug associated with an abuse-resistant matrix. The devices of the invention may be in the form of a layered film or a tablet. Upon application in a non-abusive manner, the device adheres to the mucosal surface, providing transmucosal drug delivery of the drug with minimal absorption of the antagonist into systemic circulation. |
| US09522186B2 |
M-CSF specific monoclonal antibody and uses therof
M-CSF-specific RX1-based or RX-1 derived antibodies are provided, along with pharmaceutical compositions containing such antibody, kits containing a pharmaceutical composition, and methods of preventing and treating bone loss in a subject afflicted with an osteolytic disease. |
| US09522185B2 |
Human antibodies to GFR α3 and methods of treating pain associated with osteoarthritis or bone cancer
The present invention provides antibodies that bind to human GFRα3 and methods of using same. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human GFRα3. The antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with one or more GFRα3 biological activities, including the treatment of acute or chronic pain conditions, or inflammatory conditions. |
| US09522177B2 |
Antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system comprising an oxidoreductase enzyme
The present invention relates to an antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system, applications thereof and a process for the production of the antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system. The present invention provides a storage-stable antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system comprising an oxidoreductase enzyme, a substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme and hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution wherein the substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme is present up to 90% by weight and water is present up to 20% by weight based on the weight of the total composition; the system has a pH from approximately 4 to 8; and the system provides a two-stage hydrogen peroxide release. |
| US09522174B2 |
Stable liquid interferon beta formulations
Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contract with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described. |
| US09522173B2 |
Compositions and methods relating to the treatment of diseases involving TH1 and TH2/TH17
A method is provided for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a condition where an enhancement of a Th1-mediated immune response and suppression of a Th2/Th17-mediated immune response are desired. The method comprises the step of administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of at least one interferon alpha subtype selected from IFN-α10, IFN-α14, and a hybrid thereof. The condition to be treated may be selected from the group consisting of an autoimmune disease, an inflammatory disease (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease) and allergy or an associated allergic condition. |
| US09522168B2 |
Topical compositions comprising Acmella oleracea extracts and uses thereof
Extracts of Acmella oleracea in combination with a terpene-containing extract selected from the group consisting of Cupressus sempervirens and Cistus ladanifer provide surprisingly improved topical analgesic properties. |
| US09522163B2 |
Methods of treating hepatitis
The present invention relates to a method of treating hepatitis in a patient, which includes administering a pharmaceutical composition that includes carbon monoxide to the patient. |
| US09522160B2 |
Ophthalmic formulations
The present invention relates to an ophthalmic formulation which comprises a fine particle of Compound A in an aqueous suspension and a manufacturing process thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a topically applied ophthalmic aqueous suspension which is obtainable by suspending fine particles of Compound A in an aqueous vehicle containing a surfactant and boric acid. The invention also provides processes for making the ophthalmic formulations and to methods of use thereof. |
| US09522158B2 |
NGNA composition and methods of use
The present invention relates to the field of viral disorders, and in particular to the use of natural compounds to inhibit viruses and viral infection. Compositions comprising NGNA are provided for treating or preventing viral infections, such as those causing the common cold. |
| US09522157B2 |
Osteoclast inhibitors for knee conditions
Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions. |
| US09522153B2 |
Compositions and methods for lowering intraocular pressure
Disclosed herein are compositions for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) of an eye comprising a combination IOP-lowering agents bimatoprost, brimonidine, and timolol. Further disclosed are methods for reducing IOP in the eye of a subject. |
| US09522147B1 |
Treating pain in patients with hepatic impairment
An extended release composition for an analgesic active pharmaceutical ingredient which may be an opioid, preferably hydrocodone as the only active ingredient. The extended release composition preferably comprises a extended release composition which may be in the form of beads contained in an oral dosage form such as gelatin capsules. The composition is designed to release hydrocodone in a way such that the increase in hydrocodone exposure in hepatically impaired patients is not clinically significant. The oral dosage units are supplied as part of a kit, which also includes a primary package and a package insert all sold as a commercially marketed product. The primary package and package insert are contained in an optional secondary package and the package insert does not contain a warning, a dosing instruction, or a dosing table specifically directed to patients suffering from mild, moderate or severe hepatic impairment, and preferably explicitly states that dosing adjustment is not required for mild or moderate hepatic impairment. |
| US09522146B2 |
Substituted Isoquinolin-1(2H)-one compounds, compositions, and methods thereof
Chemical entities that modulate PI3 kinase activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the chemical entities, and methods of using these chemical entities for treating diseases and conditions associated with PI3 kinase activity are described herein. |
| US09522145B2 |
Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding. Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including. Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. |
| US09522143B2 |
Nitroxides for use in treating or preventing diabetes and obesity
Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that are useful in treating diabetes. The compositions comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and an effective therapeutic or prophylactic amount of a nitroxide antioxidant that alters the expression of genes related to diabetes. Methods are also provided for the use of the pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment or prevention of diabetes. In a preferred embodiment, the nitroxide antioxidant is Tempol (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl). |
| US09522139B2 |
Fructose 1, 6-biphosphatases as new targets for diagnosing and treating breast cancer brain metastasis
A method and composition for treating cancer cells that targets fructose-1,6-biphosphatase (EC:3.1.3.11) enzymes (FBPs, type 1 and type 2) and/or their respective pathways. In one embodiment, inhibitors of FBPs or FBPs pathways are administered to a patient to treat brain cancer metastasis. In another embodiment, the present invention is particularly well suited for treating cancer cells that generally survive under glucose-independent conditions, or any other condition where cancer cells produce glucose via FBPs mediated pathways. |
| US09522137B2 |
Methods for dosing an orally active 1,2,4-Oxadiazole for nonsense mutation suppression therapy
The present invention relates to specific doses of and dosing regimens for using a 1,2,4-oxadiazole benzoic acid compound in treating or preventing diseases associated with nonsense mutations. In particular, the invention relates to specific doses and dosing regimens for the use of 3-[5-(2-fluoro-phenyl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl]-benzoic acid in mammals having diseases associated with nonsense mutations. |
| US09522135B2 |
Formulation of indomethacin
The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of indomethacin using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising indomethacin, medicaments produced using indomethacin in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of indomethacin administered by way of said medicaments. |
| US09522133B2 |
Substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid derivatives useful in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders
The present invention relates to certain substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists of the S1P1 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of S1P1 receptor-associated disorders, for example, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, transplant rejection, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, type I diabetes, acne, microbial infections or diseases and viral infections or diseases. |
| US09522130B2 |
Use of miR-221 and 222 lowering agents to prevent cardiovascular disease in diabetic subjects
The present invention relates to methodology for preventing increased cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes mellitus. The methods include the use of compounds to inhibit activation of the extracellular response kinase pathway, activate 5′ adenosine monophosphate protein kinase, and inhibit microRNA-221 and microRNA-222 for the purpose of reducing microRNA-221 and -222 levels in the vasculature. Reduction of microRNA-221 and -222 in the vasculature of diabetic patients restores normal levels of intimal thickening and enhances the effectiveness of the standard of care in diabetic subjects. |
| US09522129B2 |
Pharmaceutical Combination
Pharmaceutical combinations comprising a beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonist and a muscarinic receptor antagonist, and methods for their use are disclosed. Methods of using the pharmaceutical combinations for the treatment of one or more symptoms associated with overactive bladder, for example, frequency of urgency, nocturia, and urinary incontinence, are also disclosed. |
| US09522128B2 |
Use of cilastatin to reduce the nephrotoxicity of different compounds
Use of cilastatin to reduce the nephrotoxicity of different compounds. The invention refers to use of cilastatin to prepare a medicinal product to reduce the nephrotoxicity of a nephrotoxic compound that enters the cells of the proximal tubule through cholesterol rafts. The invention is based on the discovery that a great number of nephrotoxic compounds, including drugs, enter the cells of the proximal tubule through the cholesterol rafts, and that cilastatin is able to interfere with this transport mechanism, decreasing the nephrotoxicity of such compounds to a variable extent. The nephroprotective effect is common to compounds of different chemical nature and solubility and is specific for the kidney, causing no interference with the effects of nephrotoxic drugs having their targets in other organs. Therefore, administration of cilastatin allows for decreasing the nephrotoxic effects of different drugs without reducing their therapeutic effects. |
| US09522126B2 |
Treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds using adrenergic receptor agonists
The invention generally relates to methods of using adrenergic receptor agonists for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time. |
| US09522123B2 |
Use of one or a combination of phyto-cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy
This invention relates to the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy and more particularly to the use of one or a combination of cannabinoids in the treatment of generalized or partial seizure. In one embodiment it relates to the use of the cannabinoid THCV, as a pure or isolated compound, or as a plant extract in which significant amounts of any THC naturally present has been selectively removed. In another embodiment the phytocannabinoid is CBD. |
| US09522122B2 |
Multilaminate backing construction
A novel backing construction for a transdermal drug delivery system is disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to a system and method for labeling a transdermal drug delivery system, wherein the backing layer contains a writable medium capable of inkless printing. |
| US09522118B2 |
Encased tamper resistant controlled release dosage forms
In certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to a solid controlled release dosage form comprising: a core comprising a first portion of an opioid analgesic dispersed in a first matrix material; and a shell encasing the core and comprising a second portion of the opioid analgesic dispersed in a second matrix material; wherein the amount of opioid analgesic released from the dosage form is proportional within 20% to elapsed time from 8 to 24 hours, as measured by an in-vitro dissolution in a USP Apparatus 1 (basket) at 100 rpm in 900 ml simulated gastric fluid without enzymes (SGF) at 37 C. |
| US09522117B2 |
Bromocriptine formulations
The present application describes pharmaceutical formulations of bromocriptine mesylate and methods of manufacturing and using such formulations. The formulations are useful for improving glycemic control in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. |
| US09522115B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulation containing gelling agent
Disclosed in certain embodiments is a controlled release oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a drug susceptible to abuse together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; the dosage form further including a gelling agent in an effective amount to impart a viscosity unsuitable for administration selected from the group consisting of parenteral and nasal administration to a solubilized mixture formed when the dosage form is crushed and mixed with from about 0.5 to about 10 ml of an aqueous liquid; the dosage form providing a therapeutic effect for at least about 12 hours when orally administered to a human patient. |
| US09522111B2 |
Color changing compositions
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an antibacterial agent and a dissolvable film comprising a pigment which provide a color change signal after a sufficient period of brushing, wherein the dentifrice base has water activity less than 0.78 and comprises anionic polymer in free or salt form 10-25% by weight of the dentifrice base, and anionic surfactant less than 3% by weight; together with methods of making and using the compositions. |
| US09522107B2 |
Stable silk protein fragment compositions
A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals. |
| US09522105B2 |
Skin cleansing composition
A skin cleansing composition, comprising (A) an alkyl ether carboxylic acid or a salt thereof represented by formula (1): wherein, R1 represents an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, n represents a number of from 0 to 20, and M represents a hydrogen atom, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, or organic ammonium, wherein, R1 has an average carbon number of from 10.8 to 12.8 and the average value of n is from 2.5 to 3.4, and wherein, the alkyl ether carboxylic acid or a salt thereof contains a component in which n=0 in an amount of from 9.9 to 27% by mass, and contains a component in which n=1 and a component in which n=2 in a total amount of less than 40% by mass, and (B) an alkyl sulfate or polyoxyethylene alkyl sulfate represented by formula (2): wherein, R2 represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, m represents a number of from 0 to 20 and the average of m is less than 2, and Y represents a hydrogen atom or a cation selected from alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkyl ammonium, alkanol ammonium, and glucammonium. R1—O—(CH2CH2O)n—CH2—COOM (1) R2—O—(CH2CH2O)m—SO3Y (2) |
| US09522103B2 |
Oral care compositions
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a fluoride ion source, a poly(propylene oxide)/poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer, and optionally a sparingly soluble acid; and methods of using and of making the same. |
| US09522099B2 |
Dental compositions having special functionality and a tri-barrel packaging and delivery system therefor
A self-cure, dual-cure or tri-cure polymerizable dental composition is provided with at least one functional chemical. The dental composition is divided into a three-part composition to avoid stability issues caused by degradation and/or loss of function of one component in the extended presence of another component, and the three parts are packaged in a tri-barrel syringe or cartridge delivery system to avoid premature chemical interaction between the functional chemical, redox initiator and/or acid/base. |
| US09522098B2 |
Reconstitution device
A reconstitution device having an opening surrounded by a neck, and a cap including a first end, a second end, and an inner bore having a central aperture. A stopper is positioned in the opening of the neck and includes a portion capable of being perforated. A plunger is located at the second end of the cap, is configured to slide along the inner bore of the cap, and includes a shaft extending downwardly in a direction towards the stopper and having a pointed end for piercing the stopper. A locking mechanism is located in the cap and includes an aperture. The locking mechanism is configured such that when the plunger is pushed downwardly the shaft is allowed to pass through the aperture, but when the plunger is pulled upwardly the second aperture changes shape such that the shaft cannot freely pass through the aperture. |
| US09522097B2 |
Mixing/administration syringe devices, protective packaging and methods of protecting syringe handlers
Medicant mixing/administration systems are provided that can include: a medicant vial; a syringe assembly comprising a barrel and a piston; a protective material supporting the syringe assembly and medicant vial; and a member within the system, the member separating the piston of the syringe assembly from the medicant vial. Systems are provided that can include: a syringe assembly comprising a barrel and a piston; having a forward end and an opposing back end; a protective material supporting the syringe assembly; and a needle housing coupled to the protective material. Medicant mixing/administration methods are also provided that can include, within a package, sufficiently clearing a restraining member from between a medicant vial and syringe plunger to pierce the medicant vial with a piercing structure coupled to the syringe plunger, the piercing providing medicant from the vial to the syringe assembly. Additional methods can include, upon opening a package containing a syringe assembly, extending a needle housing from the package. |
| US09522095B2 |
Devices for mobilizing the hip joint capsule and methods of using same
A method for mobilizing a hip joint capsule of a patient using a resilient bolster. In accordance with the method, the patient assumes a lateral position, with the hip capsule to be treated superior. The resilient bolster is placed between the patient's legs as proximal to the patient's crotch. A force is applied to patient's superior leg to move it downwardly from a resting position. During downward movement of the patient's superior leg, the bolster functions as a fulcrum and the patient's superior femur functions as a lever arm to create a first class lever that partially distracts the femoral head from the acetabulum. After application of the force, the resiliency of the bolster causes the patient's superior leg to return to the resting position. The movements may be repeated, and the degree of hip flexion and rotation may be varied to affect different regions of the hip capsule. |
| US09522093B2 |
Casket hardware attachment structure
Hardware for a casket comprises a clevis having a pair of side walls, a back wall adapted to be attached to the casket shell wall, a pair of tabs each of which extends laterally outwardly from a respective one of the side walls and each of which is spaced forwardly from the rear wall, an arm pivoted at an upper end to the clevis, and a decorative ear having a downwardly facing recess in a lower edge thereof and a pair of tapered resilient arms each of which is located on a respective side of the recess, each resilient arm having a laterally inwardly projecting tab on a lower free end thereof, each resilient arm becoming progressively thicker from the free end toward a base thereof as measured in a direction generally normal to the casket shell wall. |
| US09522089B2 |
Method of constructing absorbent articles comprising graphics
An absorbent article may comprise a first zone comprising graphics and a second zone comprising graphics, wherein the first and second zones have different elastic properties. Further, the absorbent article may comprise a first absorbent article component and a second absorbent article component having substantially different elastic properties, wherein the first absorbent article component comprises an elastomer. Additionally, the absorbent article may comprise a third absorbent article component overlapping the first and second absorbent article components, wherein the third absorbent article component comprises graphics on at least the portions which overlap the first and second absorbent article components. |
| US09522087B2 |
Method of manufacturing tampons with contact elements
A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. The free end of the absorbent web is moved in spaced relationship with the base web. The base web is bonded to a substrate. |
| US09522081B2 |
Methods and devices for brain cooling for treatment and/or prevention of epileptic seizures
Passive prosthetic devices for focally cooling a brain and methods for inhibiting seizures are disclosed. The prosthetic devices replace a thermally insulating bone flap with a thermally conductive insert having an inner surface that contacts the relatively warm meninges or brain and an outer surface that contacts the relatively cool scalp. In an embodiment, the prosthesis is unitary; in another, a biocompatible casing is filled with a highly conductive core; in another, a filled polymer block is attached to a plate; and in another, the bone flap is filled with a conductive polymer. In one embodiment, a filled polymer containing elements that exhibit the magnetocaloric effect provide heat transfer that can be enhanced by application of a suitable magnetic field. Focal cooling as low as 1.2° C. has been found effective at inhibiting seizures. |
| US09522079B2 |
Filter with an extension element
An ostomy bag with a filter construction is provided. The filter construction includes a deodorising element and an extension element. The extension element may function to provide buoyancy means so that a gas-inlet portion at the extension element is kept on top of the output or pushed away by the output. The extension element may also be attached to the ostomy bag at a distance from the deodorising element so as to provide a controlled flow path for the gas-flow. |
| US09522076B1 |
Magnet assisted orthotic brace
An orthotic brace and brace hinge where the brace comprises two hinge elements operably connected and at least one hinge element having a magnetic field that provides a magnetic force urging one of the hinge elements in a pre-determined direction. Embodiments of the present invention generally utilize magnetic forces to stabilize, influence and/or maintain adjacent joint portions in pre-determined desired relationships and for constraining motion and/or rotation of the joint portions. Through the use of the repelling and attracting forces of magnets, mechanical forces in the brace and brace hinge can be replaced or supplemented to reduce the force put on joint bones, to influence the bones so that the joint is biased into certain positions or to apply different forces through different points of joint flexion. Embodiments of braces with magnetic fields on other brace elements are also disclosed. |
| US09522075B1 |
Sports injury abatement systems
An ankle support for wearing over a person's lower leg and foot is disclosed. The ankle support includes a yoke made of a semi-rigid, flexible material. The yoke includes a shin portion and a stirrup portion. A removable cap that is adapted for extending over the stirrup portion of the yoke is used with the ankle support. The removable cap includes a groove for engaging the stirrup portion of the yoke. Additionally, a separate shin section cover that is adapted for extending over the shin portion of the yoke and include a groove that will accept a mating portion of the yoke is also provided. The shin section cover can be varied independently of the removable cap. |
| US09522073B2 |
Orientation markers for endovascular delivery system
An endovascular stent graft delivery device has portion to remain outside a patient in use and a proximal portion to be introduced into a patient. The proximal portion has a dilator at the proximal end and a length extending module is fastened to the dilator and extends proximally. The length extending module has a proximal end which in use extends out of the patient. The dilator has a dilator marker and the length extending module has a first and second marker at the distal and proximal ends of the length extending module. The first marker and the second marker are at the same relative circumferential position on the length extending module so that the rotational position of the elongate body within the patient can be determined. |
| US09522072B2 |
Porous materials having a fibrillar microstructure and a fracturable coating
Articles made of a porous material having a fibrillar microstructure of bent fibrils and provided with a fracturable coating whereby the physical size of the article may be changed by the application of force to the article in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of orientation of the fibrils. The application of a tensile force to such an article in a direction substantially parallel to orientation of the bent fibrils results in fracturing of the fracturable material and straightening of the bent fibrils. Methods of making such articles are also described. The articles may include implantable articles such as vascular grafts and stent-grafts; such devices may, for example, be forcibly increased in diameter or in length wherein the force results in fracturing of the coating. One such coated material is porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene provided with a coating of fluorinated ethylene propylene. |
| US09522067B2 |
Shoulder arthroplasty systems and configurations for components thereof
Shoulder arthroplasty systems and configurations for components thereof are described. For example, implant systems for a total should arthroplasty (TSA), hemi shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse should arthroplasty (RSA) are described. In addition, exemplary configurations for baseplates, glenoid components, glenosphere components, humeral components, humeral head components, humerosocket components, connectors, and adaptors, are described. |
| US09522064B2 |
Inversion delivery device and method for a prosthesis
A delivery device usable to deliver an inverting implant is provided that includes a positioning mechanism that automatically initiates the inversion process once a predetermined length of the implant has exited a delivery catheter. The positioning mechanism allows the implant to be safely and accurately deployed with reduced operator experience and in a greater variety of target locations. |
| US09522063B2 |
Transcatheter prosthetic heart valve delivery system with recapturing feature and method
A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic heart valve. The system includes an inner shaft assembly, a delivery sheath capsule and a handle maintaining a first actuator and a second actuator. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthetic heart valve over the inner shaft assembly. The first actuator is operated to proximally retract the delivery sheath capsule and expose the prosthetic heart valve relative to the capsule. The second actuator is operated to proximally retract the prosthetic heart valve by transmitting forces to the inner shaft assembly. |
| US09522061B2 |
Lens delivery system
A lens delivery system having a plunger rod with a sliding block reinforcing member. The sliding block rides on and along with the plunger rod and helps to reinforce the plunger rod against bending or buckling during use. |
| US09522060B2 |
Attachment structure prosthetic capsular devices
A prosthetic capsular device configured to be inserted in an eye includes a housing structure and a ring structure. The housing structure includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side, a fourth side opposite the third side, a posterior side including a refractive surface, an anterior side opposite the posterior side, and a longitudinal axis. The first side, the second side, the third side, the fourth side, the posterior side, and the anterior side at least partially define a cavity configured to contain an intraocular device (e.g., an IOL). The anterior side includes an opening. The ring structure includes a ring structure portion extending radially outward from proximate one of an end of the first side and an end of the second side. |
| US09522057B2 |
Delivery systems for the placement of surgical implants and methods of use
An implant insertion system includes an implant, such as a surgical mesh, having a first end and a second end, a first insertion aid spaced from and connected with the first end of the implant via a first link, such as a first flexible filament, and a second insertion aid spaced from and connected with the second end of the implant via a second link, such as a second flexible filament. The system includes an insertion device for implanting the implant in tissue. The insertion device has a handle at a proximal end thereof, an actuator mounted on the handle, a shaft extending from a distal end of the handle toward a distal end of the insertion device, and a cutting element disposed within the shaft. The shaft has an outer wall including an opening that is adapted to receive the first and second insertion aids for connecting the implant with the insertion device. The actuator is engageable for moving the cutting element from a first position to a second position for severing one of the links for breaking the connection between one of the first and second insertion aids and the surgical implant. |
| US09522054B2 |
Scanner for oral cavity
The invention relates to a scanner for an oral cavity comprising: an optical output unit for outputting a line laser beam; a first optical system for reflecting the line laser beam output from the optical output unit to a scanning target tooth; an optical sensing unit for sensing the line laser beam reflected again by the first optical system after reflected from the scanning target tooth; and a control unit for controlling operations of the optical output unit and the first optical system. The control unit controls the reflection angle and position of the first optical system. |
| US09522048B1 |
Physical cable lead identifier for medical systems
In the present invention, an electrophysiology (EP) mapping or recording device for obtaining and recording information on a patient connected to the EP system includes a central processing unit (CPU), a display connected to the CPU, a catheter connected to the CPU by a catheter input module and configured to supply a physiological signal to the CPU via the input module and a catheter identification system connected between the input module catheter and the CPU. The identification system includes a driver circuit that communicates with the CPU to determine a color of a visual representation of the signal from the catheter on the display and a light source connected to the driver circuit. The light source is operated by the driver circuit to emit light corresponding to the color of the representation on the display to identify the catheter in conjunction with the representation on the display. |
| US09522044B2 |
Treatment chamber for treating surgical or dental instruments with electrical energy using chamber wall made of thin film or thick film
A treatment chamber or treatment carrier for use in a device for treating a medical or dental instrument. The device comprises a housing, which at least partially surrounds the instrument. The device also comprises at least one conductor made of an electrically conductive material layer applied to the housing for converting electrical energy into thermal energy, and at least two electrical contacts embedded in the conductor for supplying the at least one conductor with electrical energy. A treatment device having such a treatment chamber and/or such a treatment carrier is also described. |
| US09522042B2 |
Ablation systems, probes, and methods for reducing radiation from an ablation probe into the environment
The ablation systems, ablation probes, and corresponding methods according to the present disclosure reduce or eliminate energy radiating from an ablation probe into the environment. Some ablation probes include a retractable sheath that shields at least the radiating portion of the ablation probe. The retractable sheath and/or the ablation probe may include conduits through which a fluid may flow to shield the radiating portion and to drive the retractable sheath to an extended state. Other ablation probes include apertures defined in the probe walls through which the fluid can flow to expand a balloon surrounding the radiating portion. Yet other ablation probes include a thermal indicator to indicate the temperature of the ablation probe to a user. The ablation systems include fluid circuits and associated mechanical controls for varying the contents and/or flow rate of the fluid provided to the radiating portion of the ablation probe. |
| US09522038B2 |
Crest factor enhancement in electrosurgical generators
The present disclosure relates to an electrosurgical generator which includes a controller configured to generate a first pulse train having at least one first control pulse and at least one first reset pulse. The controller also includes a second pulse train having at least one second control pulse and at least one second reset pulse. The first control pulse(s) and the second control pulse(s) are asynchronous and the reset pulse(s) are synchronous. The electrosurgical generator also includes an RF output stage which includes a first switching element and a second switching element. The control pulses are configured to activate the first switching element and second switching elements, respectively, in an asynchronous fashion to generate a non-continuous RF waveform. |
| US09522036B2 |
Ablation devices, systems and methods of using a high-resolution electrode assembly
According to some embodiments, an ablation device comprises an elongate body (e.g., a catheter) having a proximal end and a distal end, a first electrode (e.g., a radiofrequency electrode) positioned at the distal end of the elongate body, at least a second electrode (e.g., a radiofrequency electrode) positioned at a location proximal to the first electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being configured to contact tissue of a subject and deliver radiofrequency energy sufficient to at least partially ablate the tissue, at least one electrically insulating gap positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and a filtering element configured to present a low impedance at a frequency used for delivering ablation energy via the first and second electrodes. |
| US09522032B2 |
Circuit and method for reducing stored energy in an electrosurgical generator
A circuit for discharging stored energy in an electrosurgical generator includes a pulse width modulator for controlling a high voltage power supply, an error signal generating circuit configured for delivering an error signal as a difference between an output signal voltage and a feedback voltage generated by the high voltage power supply. The circuit further includes a switching circuit configured to switch in a load in parallel with an output of the high voltage power supply when the error signal is less than a first predetermined threshold to discharge the output. |
| US09522027B2 |
Laser type fixation member securement device and activation system, and related system and methods
A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam. |
| US09522026B2 |
Cable system for surgical application
A surgical cable system having a length of cable and a locking body on which a first cable end is operatively located. The locking body defines a receiver for a first portion of the cable with the cable formed into a first loop that resides generally in a first plane. A locking structure on the locking body cooperates with the first portion of the cable to maintain the first loop in a tensioned state. The locking structure has an actuator that is operable to change the state of the locking structure. The locking structure is changeable from a released state into a locked state as an incident of one of: a) moving at least a part of the actuator along and/or around an axis that is generally parallel to the first plane; and b) moving a part of the cable length along a first line that is generally parallel to the first plane. |
| US09522021B2 |
Polyaxial bone anchor with retainer with notch for mono-axial motion
A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A down-loadable compression insert having a sub-structure, a down-loadable friction fit split retaining ring having inner and outer tangs and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled. |
| US09522019B2 |
Implant for bones or vertebrae with self-constrained flexibility
As implant for the stabilization of bones or vertebrae is provided, the implant being a solid body including a longitudinal axis that defines a longitudinal direction and including a flexible section that has a surface and has a length in the longitudinal direction, the flexible section including at least one cavity located near the surface and having a width in the longitudinal direction that is smaller than the length of the flexible section, the at least one cavity being connected to the surface through at least one slit, and a width of the slit in the longitudinal direction being smaller than the width of the cavity. |
| US09522014B2 |
Multi-degree-of-freedom forceps
A multi-degree-of-freedom forceps includes a insertion portion that has a first bending portion and a second bending portion connected to each other at both ends via an operating member; a treatment portion that is attached to the first bending portion and is used for tissue treatment; and an operating portion that is attached to the second bending portion to bend the second bending portion to thereby bend the first bending portion. The operating portion has a handle body capable of being swung relative to the insertion portion with the second bending portion as an operation center. The handle body has a grip portion that is gripped by a user in use. The grip portion is provided around the operation center or closer to the insertion portion side than the operation center. |
| US09522012B2 |
Shockwave catheter system with energy control
A system includes a catheter including an elongated carrier, a balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto, the balloon being arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon, and first and second electrodes within the balloon arranged to carry a voltage there-across including an initial high electrical voltage at an initial low current. The initial high electrical voltage causes an electrical arc to form across the first and second electrodes within the balloon. The electrical arc causes a gas bubble within the liquid, a high current to flow through the first and second electrodes, a decrease in the initial high electrical voltage, and a mechanical shock wave within the balloon. The system further includes a power source that provides the first and second electrodes with a drive voltage that creates the initial high electrical voltage at the initial current and that terminates the drive voltage in response to the decrease in the initial high electrical voltage. |
| US09522010B2 |
Patient-specific orthopedic instruments
A method of preparing a distal femur for a knee joint implant includes mounting a patient-specific bone engagement surface of a femoral alignment guide on a complementary surface of a distal femur of a patient. A plurality of alignment pins is inserted through a corresponding plurality of guiding bores of the femoral alignment guide into the distal femur. A cutting guide is mounted on first and second alignment pins of the plurality of alignment pins, and a first resection of the distal femur is made using the cutting guide while cutting through the femoral alignment guide. |
| US09522009B2 |
Device for forming a bore to facilitate insertion of an arcuate nail into a bone
A device for forming a circular arc-shaped bore includes: a stiff circular arc-shaped tube having a central axis; a flexible shaft insertable into the tube; and a head mountable to a first end of the shaft. |
| US09522006B2 |
Apparatus and method for the ligation of tissue
A novel catheter-based system that ligates the left atrial appendage (LAA) on the outside of the heart, preferably using a combination of catheters and/or instruments, e.g., a guide catheter inserted into the interior of the left atrial appendage that may assist in locating the left atrial appendage and/or assist in the optimal placement of a ligature or constricting element on the outside of the appendage, and a ligating catheter and/or instrument outside the heart in the pericardial space to set the ligature or constricting element at the neck of the left atrial appendage. |
| US09522002B2 |
Surgical instrument with pressure distribution device
The present disclosure is directed to a surgical apparatus, comprising an anvil jaw configured to form at least one surgical staple, a cartridge jaw configured to deploy one or more surgical staples against the anvil jaw, and a pressure distribution device attached to at least one of the anvil jaw and the cartridge jaw, wherein the pressure distribution device is configured to distribute a clamping pressure to a target tissue during a clamping and a stapling of the target tissue. |
| US09521997B2 |
Methods and devices for tissue retraction
Methods and devices are provided for retracting tissue. In one exemplary embodiment, a retractor is provided that includes a base, a plurality of blades extending from the base, and an actuator coupled to the base and operatively connected to the blades. The actuator can be configured to be actuated to move the blades relative to the base, thereby allowing the blades to retract tissue. The actuator can be self-locking so as to allow the blades to be freely movable within their entire range of motion relative to the base through actuation of the actuator without using another mechanism to lock the blades in a fixed position and to unlock the blades from the fixed position. The retractor can be formed from one or more radiolucent materials. |
| US09521995B2 |
Devices and systems for approximation and fastening of soft tissue
Devices and tissue fasteners for approximating and fastening tissue using minimally invasive techniques are disclosed. Methods for approximating and fastening tissue by application of one or more tissue fasteners are also provided. In one embodiment, spaced apart tissue locations are engaged by tissue penetrating members of a deformable fastener, one of more of the engaged tissue locations is moved toward another engaged tissue location to approximate the spaced apart locations, and the deformable fastener is deployed to secure the approximated tissue locations. These methods may be used in laparoscopic plication gastroplasty procedures for forming an invaginated tissue fold, to close holes in the gastrointestinal lumen, and in a variety of interventional procedures. |
| US09521993B2 |
Echogenic enhancement for a needle
A needle includes a surface with a plurality of first ultrasound reflecting depressions formed therein. The first depressions are distributed along at least a portion of a length of the needle separated from one another by intervening sections. Each of the first depressions is extending along a curve between first and second ends adjacent to corresponding ones of the intervening sections with troughs at which surfaces of each of the first depressions most closely approach a longitudinal axis of the needle being offset toward the first ends of each of the first depressions. |
| US09521992B2 |
Devices and methods for performing procedures on a breast
A needle is used to mark a tissue area of interest. The needle may have one or more indicators which indicate selected angular orientations relative to the needle. The indicators may also be coupled to anchors which are deployed in the tissue to anchor the needle in the tissue. The needle may be positioned to guide an excisional device to remove tissue. |
| US09521986B2 |
Portable radiographic imaging system
A portable radiographic imaging system includes an FPD cassette and a portable console, each of which is configured to wirelessly communicate with a portable relay unit. The relay unit prohibits a radiation generator from emitting radiation when judging that a wireless communication connection has not been established between the relay unit and the radiation generator, and allows the radiation generator to emit radiation when judging that the wireless communication connection has not been established between the relay unit and the radiation generator after an interlock release signal is transferred from the console or the like to the radiation generator. |
| US09521979B2 |
Control of spectral agressors in a physiological signal monitoring device
This disclosure describes techniques for controlling spectral aggressors in a sensing device that uses a chopper amplifier to amplify an input signal prior to sampling the signal. In some examples, the techniques for controlling spectral aggressors may include generating a chopper-stabilized amplified version of an input signal based on a chopper frequency, sampling the chopper-stabilized amplified version of the input signal at a sampling rate to generate a sampled signal, and analyzing a target frequency band of the sampled signal. The chopper frequency and the sampling rate may cause spectral interference that is generated due to the chopper frequency to occur in the sampled signal at one or more frequencies that are outside of the target frequency band of the sampled signal. The techniques for controlling spectral aggressors may reduce the noise caused by the chopper frequency in the resulting sampled signal, thereby improving the quality of the signal. |
| US09521971B2 |
System and method for automatic detection of a plurality of SPO2 time series pattern types
The disclosed embodiments relate to pulse oximetry. An exemplary pulse oximeter comprises a probe that is adapted to be attached to a body part of a patient to create a signal indicative of an oxygen saturation of blood of the patient, and a processor that is adapted to receive the signal produced by the probe, to calculate an SPO2 value based on the signal, to detect a plurality of pattern types of SPO2 indicative of pathophysiologic events, and to produce an output indicative of a detected one of the plurality of pattern types. |
| US09521970B2 |
Monitoring device for attachment to a surface of a subject
The invention provides a monitoring device (1) for attachment to a surface of a subject. The device comprises a data collector (2) and a processor (3) as two separate parts which can be detachably joined such that physiological signals which are detected by the data collector can be transferred to the processor for signal processing and provision of monitoring data. At least one of the data collector and the processor comprises a transducer which can convert the physiological signal to a data signal which can be processed electronically. The data collector is adapted for adhesive contact with a skin surface, and may comprise an adapter (6) for the detachable attachment of the processor. |
| US09521969B2 |
Biological signal measuring system and biological signal measuring apparatus
A biological signal measuring system includes: a light emitter emitting a first light beam and a second light beam; a light receiver outputting first and second signals in accordance with light intensities of the first and second light beams that have been passed through or reflected from a living tissue of a subject; a first calculating section acquiring a light attenuation of the first and second light beams based on the first and second signals; a second calculating section acquiring a blood-derived light attenuation based on the light attenuation of the first and second light beams; a third calculating section identifying a blood fill time for filling the living tissue, based on a temporal change of the blood-derived light attenuation associated with pressurization of the living tissue; and an outputting section outputting the identified blood fill time. |
| US09521968B2 |
Analyte sensor retention mechanism and methods of use
Method and apparatus for providing a retention mechanism to retain the sensor in pre-deployment position within the introducer when the sensor insertion mechanism is activated so as to facilitate the sensor insertion process is disclosed. |
| US09521967B2 |
Activity monitoring device and method
A physical activity monitoring method and system in one embodiment includes a wearable sensor device configured to generate physiologic data associated with a sensed physiologic condition of a wearer, and to generate audio context data associated with a sensed audio context of the wearer, a memory including program instructions stored therein, a computer configured to receive the physiologic data and the audio context data and to execute the program instructions to distinguish between dynamic and static activities of the wearer based upon the physiologic data, and to generate activity data by differentiating between different classes of distinguished dynamic and static activities based upon the audio context data, and a user interface operably connected to the computer for rendering the activity data. |
| US09521965B2 |
Mechanical pivot shift measurement to evaluate joints
An unmet need of orthopedic practitioners is a clinically-relevant measurement device and technique to objectively quantify joint (e.g., knee) stability, including rotational stability. An apparatus and method is disclosed for performing a mechanical joint movement test, such as a knee pivot shift test, through the application of standardized dynamic loads (e.g., using a constant-tension spring or other mechanism). When used for knee evaluation, this test reliably induces the characteristic “pivot” tibial subluxation/reduction event in an ACL-deficient knee, allowing for more sensitive detection of deficiencies in rotational knee stability, quantification of the relative importance of knee stabilizers, and comparison of the performance of contemporary ACL reconstruction techniques. The test allows for better understanding joint biomechanics and for defining unique kinematic and kinetic signatures for common joint injuries, such as knee injuries, that will be valuable for diagnostic purposes. |
| US09521964B2 |
System and method for estimating the mechanical behavior of human lower limbs
A system and a method for estimating the mechanical behavior of human lower limbs is provided. The method includes the following steps: sensing a plurality of foot pressure signals of a user by using a sensor array, the foot pressure signals comprising at least a rearfoot pressure signal and at least a forefoot pressure signal; calculating a temporal sequence of a gait cycle of the user according to the foot pressure signals; calculating a foot reaction force of the user according to the foot pressure signals and a calibration parameter; and calculating a mechanical state of the lower limb joints of the user according to the temporal sequence of the gait cycle and the foot reaction force. |
| US09521960B2 |
Systems and methods providing en mass collection and centralized processing of physiological responses from viewers
Embodiments described herein enable “in situ” sensing, which collects and analyzes physiological responses from a large group of viewers/audiences who watch a same media instance together at a single venue. Each of the group of viewers is fitted with physiological sensors with communication capabilities to communicate with a signal collection device at or near the venue. The signal collection device collects the physiological data of the viewers from the sensors, and transmits the physiological data to a processing module at another location via a network for storage and further analysis. |
| US09521959B2 |
Method and system for retraining brainwave patterns using ultra low power direct electrical stimulation feedback
A method of retraining brainwave patterns using direct electrical stimulation feedback comprises: securing two or more electrodes to a subject's scalp and/or ears; acquiring EEG signal(s) on at least one channel; amplifying the EEG signal or signals via differential amplifier means; digitizing said EEG signal or signals via Analog-to-Digital converter means; selecting at least one of said channels from which to derive feedback; creating at least one digital-domain representation of said selected EEG signal or signals; creating a signal or signals representing at least one time-domain “distortion” of said digital domain representation or representations by time distortion means; differentiating said time distorted signal or signals; and introducing said differentiated signal or signals back onto the pairs of input leads via coupling means, wherein said differentiated signal or signals are thus input directly to the brain and nervous system, bypassing the normal systems of perception. |
| US09521956B2 |
Enhanced auscultatory sensor and analysis for patient diagnosis
In general, techniques and systems for detecting acoustic signals and generating phonocardiograms are described. In one example, a system may include an acoustic sensor configured to detect an acoustic signal from a heart of a patient. The system may also include a sensing module configured to detect an electrical signal from the heart of the patient via two or more electrodes and at least one processor configured to generate a composite phonocardiogram based the acoustic signal and the electrical signal detected over a plurality of cardiac cycles of the heart, wherein the composite phonocardiogram is generated for a representative cardiac cycle. The system may be provided in a single device or multiple devices configured to transmit information between the devices. |
| US09521954B2 |
Video acquisition system for monitoring a subject for a desired physiological function
What is disclosed is a video system and method that accounts for differences in imaging characteristics of differing video systems used to acquire video of respective regions of interest of a subject being monitored for a desired physiological function. In one embodiment, video is captured using N video imaging devices, where N≧2, of respective regions of interest of a subject being monitored for a desired physiological function (i.e., a respiratory or cardiac function). Each video imaging device is different but has complimentary imaging characteristics. A reliability factor f is determined for each of the devices in a manner more fully disclosed herein. A time-series signal is generated from each of the videos. Each time-series signal is weighted by each respective reliability factor and combined to obtain a composite signal. A physiological signal can be then extracted from the composite signal. The processed physiological signal corresponds to the desired physiological function. |
| US09521950B2 |
Apparatus and method for imaging an eye
A slit lamp mounted eye imaging, a slit lamp integrated, a handheld, OCT integrated, or attached to a separate chinrest-joystick assembly apparatus and method for producing a wide field and/or magnified views of the posterior or the anterior segments of an eye through an undilated or dilated pupil is disclosed. The apparatus images sections and focal planes and utilizes an illumination system that uses one or more LEDs, shifting optical elements, flipping masks, and/or aperture stops where the light can be delivered into the optical system on optical axis or off axis from center of optical system and return imaging path from the eye, creating artifacts in different locations on the eye image. Image processing is employed to detect and eliminate artifacts and masks from images. The apparatus can be used in combination with an OCT, microscope and can be disposed in a hand-held housing for hand-held use. |
| US09521947B2 |
Fluorescence endoscope apparatus
A fluorescence-spectrum-recording unit, a fluorescence-image-acquiring unit, and a fluorescent-dye-density-calculating unit are comprised, the calculating unit calculates the densities D1 to Dm of fluorescent dyes 1 to m in each of all the pixels and in all of the pixels with the following equation, and, when there exists a pixel in which one of the calculation values of these densities is smaller than 0, a set value larger than the calculation value smaller than 0 is substituted for the density the calculation value of which is smaller than 0 in the equation, and the densities of the other fluorescent dyes are recalculated, relative to the pixel: ( D 1 ⋮ Dm ) = ( a 1 ( λ 1 ) … am ( λ 1 ) ⋮ ⋮ ⋮ a 1 ( λ n ) … am ( λ n ) ) - 1 ( I all ( λ 1 ) ⋮ I all ( λ n ) ) where a1 (λ1) to am (λn) denote the coefficients for the fluorescent dyes at the standard density at the wavelengths λ1 to λn, and Iall(λ1) to Iall(λn) denote the intensities of the fluorescence image at the wavelengths λ1 to λn. |
| US09521936B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A bagless vacuum cleaner including a dust collection device. The dust collection device includes a dust collection container. The dust collection container includes a top cover disposed to close the dust collection container at a first end. A hinged bottom lid is disposed to close the dust collection container at a second end. The hinged bottom lid is adapted to be tilted to open the dust collection container. The dust collection device includes a coarse dirt separator disposed inside the dust collection container. The coarse dirt separator is movable vertically along a guide. |
| US09521935B2 |
Vacuum cleaner for vehicle manufacturing production line
A vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum suction pipe through which impurities are collected together with air. A suction side plate has a central hole which corresponds with the vacuum suction pipe so that the vacuum suction pipe is fitted in the central hole. A holding plate is spaced apart from the suction side plate. A spring unit connects the suction side plate with the holding plate to elastically adjust a distance between the suction side plate and the holding plate. |
| US09521929B1 |
Self cleaning tribological coated tobacco and herb grinders
A tobacco and herb grinder suitable for grinding many dried plant products, having two interfacing sets of knives or pins with low friction omniphobic coated parts that inhibit the adherence of plant material buildup. The grinder inhibits the accumulation of resins or oils and, thus reduces or eliminates binding and the necessity for removing debris by use of a particular combination of knife blades and coatings. |
| US09521928B1 |
Barbecue cooking system
A barbeque cooking system is disclosed. The system includes heating modules expandably connected together and movable between a closed state and an open state. The heating modules define an internal cooking volume when in the open state. The system further includes a frame removably connected to the heating modules to retain the heating modules in the open state. Each heating module supports a heat source. The heating modules direct heat from the heat source radially inward to a center of the cooking volume. |
| US09521922B2 |
Beverage dispensing device
Systems and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. Aspects relate to obtaining measurements regarding dispensing an ingredient (including the dispensing conditions of the ingredient) and determining whether to adjust dispensing conditions of at least one other ingredient. In one embodiment, at least one ingredient of a recipe is not dispensed based upon a dispensing measurement. The adjustment of one or more ingredients may comprise the use of adjustable orifices, which do not require separate measurements of ingredients before dispensing, but rather may measure ingredients' parameters (including dispensing conditions) as they are dispensed. Certain embodiments relate to devices and methods that may determine if an ingredient is a non-Newtonian fluid, and if so, may be configured to conduct measurements on such fluids, including, for example, the strain stress and strain rate as the fluid passes within a conduit. |
| US09521920B2 |
Device for extracting zest from a fruit, and related extraction methods
A device for extracting zest from a fruit includes a body, a carrier coupled to the body, and a blade coupled to the body. The carrier moves the fruit relative to the blade and holds the fruit as the blade separates a portion of the flavedo from the pith of the fruit's peel to extract zest from the fruit. The device also includes an arm that urges the blade against the fruit's peel to generate contact pressure as the carrier moves the fruit relative to the blade, and that allows the blade to move toward and away from the carrier to accommodate the contour of the fruit's peel, which is often curved. The blade includes a plurality of teeth, each configured to cut a portion of the fruit's flavedo from the fruit's pith without separating the pith from the berry. To allow one to extract flavedo in any desired form, such as small and short shavings, or thicker and longer chips, or still longer strings, the blade and carrier are releasably coupled to the body, and the amount of force that the arm exerts on the blade to urge the blade against the fruit's peel is adjustable. |
| US09521917B2 |
Bedding system
A piece of fabric has a first side with a first visual characteristic and a second side with a second visual characteristic. A fold is formed in the piece of fabric to create a bedding component with a primary face having a folded-over minor section and a non-folded-over major section. The major section has the first visual characteristic. The minor section has the second visual characteristic. The bedding component has a secondary face having the second visual characteristic. Stitching holds the piece of fabric with the folded-over minor section being essentially coplanar with the non-folded-over major section thereby exposing the primary face when in a primary orientation and the secondary face when in a secondary orientation. |
| US09521916B2 |
System and method for hanging picture frames
A system and method for hanging a picture frame on a wall, comprising the steps of providing a picture frame with a hanger, for receiving a nail therein and a marking device temporarily secured to the picture frame and disposed near the void for receiving the nail; pressing the picture frame with the marking device protruding out from the picture frame, so that the marking device makes a perceivable mark on the wall, then removing the marking device; inserting a nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger into the wall at the mark; and hanging the picture with the hanger so that the nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger occupies some of the space earlier occupied by the marking device. |
| US09521906B2 |
Mounting, kit and method for assembling a mounting and mounting furniture to a wall
The present invention provides a kit and a method for assembling a mounting (1) for mounting furniture to a wall. The kit comprises a mounting part (1) having a first component (2) having a first adhesive receiving portion with double sided adhesive foam applied thereto and a second component (3) having a second receiving portion (12). The first adhesive is chosen to develop a bond very quickly to the wall. The second adhesive forms a bond more slowly but is much stronger and provides the main force for supporting the item of furniture. The first component (2) and the second component (3) are releasably mountable with respect to one another. In another aspect, the second component (3) is provided with cruciform slots (10) which can alternatively be used to fix the component to a wall using screws. |
| US09521905B1 |
Drawer chest system
A drawer chest system wherein the drawer rails are secure within the system via minimal bolting and merely resting on the drawer chest walls. This allows for higher drawer mobility and reduces the chances of drawers getting stuck within a chest due to clearance issues or inadequate manufacturing tolerances. Furthermore, lower production price accompanies this loosened tolerance. |
| US09521903B2 |
Rack module
The invention refers to a rack module comprising a first plate on one side of the module and a second plate on the other side of the module. The planes of the plates are parallel to one another, and each of the plates comprises two holes for a fastening device, for fastening of the rack module to a rack cabinet. The holes are arranged such that they make the corners of a quadrangle. The first and second plates each comprise two oblong holes, each of the oblong holes is arranged in connection with one of the other holes such that the oblong holes are parallel with each other. |
| US09521902B2 |
Shoe carousel device
A shoe carousel device that includes in one embodiment a base for stabilization and support, a support stem attached to the base and extending upwards therefrom at an approximate 90 degree angle, and a plurality of stackable shelves mounted on the support stem, including a discrete top shelf. The stackable shelves and top shelf are circular shaped with a raised outer tab and lighting disposed along their circumference and a relatively thin mesh surfacing. In some embodiments, the shoe carousel device also includes a foot pedal actuated motor operative to rotate the shoe carousel device. |
| US09521901B2 |
Exercise equipment with integrated desk
Exercise devices, and related components and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an exercise device is provided having a frame, treadmill deck and a desk. The treadmill deck is movably coupled with the frame and selectively positionable between a first position wherein a user may run or walk on the treadmill deck, and a second position wherein the deck is placed in a stored position. The deck defines a running path when in the first position. The desk may move between multiple positions, including a first position wherein the desk is placed toward a front portion of the running path, and may even be positioned over a portion of the running path (or at least over a portion of the deck), and a second position where the desk is moved out of the running path. The desk may be adjusted as to height and inclination also. |
| US09521899B1 |
Swing-triggered flashing toothbrush
A swing-triggered flashing toothbrush comprises a hollow brush handle having a movement space; a transparent patterned layer formed on the surface of the hollow brush handle and having a press button and an operable grip coupled to the press button; a control circuit board arranged inside the hollow brush handle, and a metallic ball arranged inside the operable grip. The press button controls the operable grip to hold the metallic ball or release the metallic ball to the movement space. Once the metallic ball is released, a swing movement drives the metallic ball to hit the interior of an electric-connection chute of the control circuit board. Thus, the control circuit board is triggered to control a battery assembly to power light emitting elements. Thereby, the light emitting elements project light outwards through the transparent patterned layer. |
| US09521897B2 |
Customizable MOLLE adapter panel
An adapter for connecting an article having MOLLE webbing thereon to a surface having no MOLLE webbing thereon comprises an intermediate panel in which is provided a plurality of slots, and on one side of which is provided a hook-and-loop fastener component for selectively attaching the panel to said surface. Straps connect the article to the panel while the fastener component connects the panel to a surface. |
| US09521896B2 |
Retractable and extendable tether device
A retractable and extendable tether device that attaches to a hand-held electronic device and selectively replaceably attaches the hand-held electronic device to a user. The retractable and extendable tether device includes a retractor, a retainer, and a tether. The retractor replaceably attaches to the user. The retainer attaches to the hand-held electronic device. The tether retracts into, and extends from, the retractor and attaches to the retainer so as to selectively replaceably attach the hand-held electronic device to the user. |
| US09521895B2 |
Single action four point harness for a backpack
A single action four point harness for a backpack that conforms to the anatomy of the wearer is provided. The backpack includes a storage section and a harness section. The harness section includes a plurality of pliable shoulder arms and a plurality of pliable waist arms that are bendable to conform to the anatomy of the wearer. The harness section also includes a buckle with a plurality of releasable fasteners. At least one fasteners is connected to each of the plurality of pliable shoulder arms and the plurality of pliable waist arms by an adjustable length strap. The buckle comprises a single release button and a plurality of individual release buttons to allow for releasing all of the fasteners from the buckle, using the single release button, or to allow for releasing individual fasteners from the buckle, using the individual release buttons. |
| US09521888B2 |
Protective cover and electronic device having same
A protective cover includes a main body, a lid, and a touch unit. The main body receives a handheld electronic device. The lid is pivotally connected to the main body via a connection plate. The lid includes a touch panel. The touch unit is mounted inside the lid and the connection plate. The touch unit is configured to calculate touch track of the touch panel and transmit a touch signal to the handheld electronic device. |
| US09521887B2 |
Spectator celebration system
A spectator celebration system includes a plurality of celebration devices, each having a belt selectively attached to a user's waist and an emblem mounted to the belt. An electronics compartment coupled to the emblem defines an interior area for holding a battery and a controller electrically connected to the battery is programmed with light and sound data. A plurality of lights in data communication with the controller is spaced apart on the belt. A speaker is operatively coupled to one of the emblem or belt and electrically connected to the controller such that the speaker emits sound data when actuated by the controller. A toggle switch is in data communication with the controller and electrically connected to the plurality of lights for manual control over light actuation. A receiver is in data communication with the controller for selectively receiving an activation signal from a remote transmitter. |
| US09521883B2 |
Slide fastener
There is provided a slide fastener. Each of a pair of fastener element rows is a coil-shaped fastener element row made of synthetic resin. Each of fastener elements includes an engaging head section, a first leg section and a second leg section. The first and second leg sections protrude from the engaging head section and extend parallel to each other. The first leg section comes in contact with the corresponding fastener tape and the second leg section does not come in contact with the corresponding fastener tape. The first leg section is colored in a color different from those of the fastener tapes and the second leg section. The color of the first leg section is visible through a gap between the pair of fastener tapes. |
| US09521882B2 |
Safety belt buckle
A safety belt buckle includes a buckle member, a hook, a stop member, and a latch member. The buckle member has a chamber therein, which is communicated with an opening. The latch member has a tongue plate which is inserted into the chamber through the opening. The stop member and the hook are provided in the chamber, and the latch member is not able to be detached from the buckle member because that the stop member stops the hook from moving to engage the tongue plate. By pressing a press button on the stop member, the stop member is moved to a predetermined position, and no longer stops the hook from disengaging the tongue plate. The latch member is able to be detached from the buckle member at this time. |
| US09521877B2 |
Article of footwear with outsole bonded to cushioning component and method of manufacturing an article of footwear
An article of footwear comprises a sole structure having a cushioning component defining an enclosed, fluid-filled chamber. The cushioning component has a top wall, a bottom wall, a medial side wall, and a lateral side wall. The cushioning component includes a unitary outsole having a bottom portion, a medial side portion, and a lateral side portion. The bottom portion is bonded to the bottom wall, the medial side portion is bonded to the medial side wall, and the lateral side portion is bonded to the lateral side wall of the cushioning component. A method of manufacturing includes disposing the first and second polymer sheets and the outsole in a mold assembly and thermally bonding the outsole to the second polymer sheet, and the first and second polymer sheets to one another to form a chamber. |
| US09521875B2 |
Footwear with separable upper and sole structure
An article of footwear is disclosed that includes upper and a sole structure. The upper defines an interior void that is configured to receive the sole structure and a foot. A lower surface of the upper defines a plurality of apertures, and the sole structure includes a plurality of projections that extend through the apertures to form a ground-engaging surface. The projections are connected to a foot-supporting member that remains within the upper. A locking system is incorporated into the upper and sole structure to secure the sole structure to the upper. |
| US09521871B2 |
Dignity hospital gown
A hospital gown including separable portions is provided. The hospital gown includes a one piece back panel, a two piece front panel, and left and right shoulder panels which cooperatively define a neck opening and left and right arm openings. The hospital gown includes an apron adapted to extend over at least a portion of the two piece front panel. The apron includes a left edge and a right edge detachably connected to the back panel or to the front panel. The shoulder panels include a plurality of fasteners to detachably connect the shoulder panels to the two piece front panel. The two piece front panel includes a right panel and a left panel and a telemetry pocket included thereon. |
| US09521866B2 |
Cigarette paper pack
A cigarette paper pack includes a removal opening and a spring element comprising at least one spring. The spring element is configured to feed cigarette rolling papers in a direction of the removal opening. |
| US09521864B2 |
Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
This document provides methods and systems for stabilizing nicotine and incorporating nicotine into one or more oral products. This document also provides oral products. Nicotine can be stabilized by mixing liquid nicotine with cellulosic fiber such that the liquid nicotine absorbs into pores of the cellulosic fiber to form a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture. In some cases, a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture can be combined with one or more binders and molded into an oral product. |
| US09521861B2 |
Fruit chunking and spear forming apparatus
A system for automatically forming chunks and spears at high speed from unpeeled fruit items is provided. The fruit is sliced into unpeeled wedges. The unpeeled wedges are conveyed into a plurality of staggered transverse chunking blades, wherein the flesh, but not the peel, is cut sequentially from the center of each wedge outwardly, flattening each wedge. A peel removal knife is located to sever the peel of each wedge from the center outwardly after the transverse chunk cutting blades have cut the flesh. Spears may be formed by deleting some of the transverse chunking blades. |
| US09521858B2 |
Method and system for recovering and preparing glacial water
Methods and systems for grouping, recovering, and processing ice obtained from an ice source, i.e., a glacier, ice sheet, ice cap, etc., are described herein. In particular, the ice obtained from the ice source is separated and grouped according to common unique properties and processed as a beverage for consumption having the same unique properties. Additionally, methods and systems for producing, trading, transporting, and storing commodities are disclosed. More specifically, methods and systems for producing, trading, transporting, and storing large quantities of water having specific characteristics are provided. Methods for transferring title and trading commodities in the form of water are disclosed. |
| US09521853B2 |
Food pump with a linear displacement sensor for a food patty molding machine
A patty-forming machine using linear displacement sensors to sense and report the position of hydraulic cylinder rods. The machine enclosure includes double sealed door openings. Mold cover lift rods are cylindrical and utilize annular seals on a top skin of the mechanical compartment. The machine comprises removable floor panels and has an easily accessible swing out electrical enclosure. The machine uses modular I/O blocks for the control solenoids, which are signal connected to a bus block. The bus block communicates between machine control and the solenoids with a single serial cable. |
| US09521850B2 |
Antimicrobial compounds and their use in treating plant disease
The subject invention is directed toward antimicrobial agents and methods of treating and preventing infection by pathogenic microorganisms and endophytic microorganisms in a plant through the use of SecA inhibitors. |
| US09521848B2 |
Tetrazolinone compound and use therefor
A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.; R4, R5, and R6 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, etc.; A represents a C6-C10 aryl group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P1, etc.; Q represents the following group Q1; and X represents an oxygen atom, has excellent control activity against pests. |
| US09521846B2 |
Template-fixed peptidomimetics with antimicrobial activity
Template-fixed β-hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula wherein Z is a template-fixed chain of 12 α-amino acid residues which, depending on their positions in the chain (counted starting from the N-terminal amino acid) are Gly, or Pro, or of certain types which, as the remaining symbols in the above formula, are defined in the description and the claims, and salts thereof, have the property to selectively inhibit the growth of or to kill microorganisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They can be used as disinfectants for foodstuffs, cosmetics, medicaments or other nutrient-containing materials, or as medicaments to treat or prevent infections. These β-hairpin peptidomimetics can be manufactured by processes which are based on a mixed solid- and solution phase synthetic strategy. |
| US09521844B2 |
Solvent addition and removal in the hydrogenation of catmint oil
Disclosed are methods for treating catmint oil. The treated catmint oil can be used for the production of hydrogenated catmint oil, which is enriched in the insect repellent, dihydronepetalactone, and from which formulated products may be prepared. |
| US09521841B2 |
Aqueous chlorous acid solution for use as disinfectant
A process for producing aqueous chlorous acid solution in which chlorous acid, which is safe for the human body, is easy to handle, and less generates chlorine dioxide, is yielded and used as a disinfectant for a pretreatment in food processing. To an aqueous sodium chlorate solution is added sulfuric acid or an aqueous solution thereof in such an amount and concentration that the pH of the aqueous solution can be kept at 2.3-3.4 to thereby react them and generate chloric acid. Subsequently, hydrogen peroxide is added to the chloric acid in an amount which is equal to or larger than the amount necessary for a reduction reaction to thereby yield chlorous acid. Any one of inorganic acids, inorganic acid salts, organic acids, and organic acid salts, or two or more thereof, or a combination or these is added to the aqueous solution containing chlorous acid yielded, whereby the chlorous and acid can be present for long and the pH of the aqueous solution is regulated to regulated to 3.2-7.0. Thus, high bactericidal power is imparted thereto. |
| US09521840B2 |
Film-shaped tissue storage transport container and storage transport method
A film-shaped tissue storage transport container and storage transport method. The storage transport container includes: an external container; a coupling mechanism which couples a container main body and a lid member of the external container; an internal container which is positioned within the external container; an interposed unit having elasticity and which is sandwiched between the internal container and the lid member; and a storage fluid with which the internal container is filled. A film-shaped tissue is present in a floating state in the storage fluid with which the internal container is filled. |
| US09521837B2 |
Insect trap
An insect trap for multiple species of pest insects, especially flying insects that are an indoor nuisance. The trap contains at least two parallel, planar, transparent faces, each face configured to polarize transmitted light into a single plane. The faces are oriented such that the light polarization planes are at substantially right angles. When the trap is attached substantially flush to a window, phototactic insects against the window perceive the trap faces as transparent and are thus induced to crawl in to the trap. However, light is prevented from passing through both faces, substantially obscuring the view of trapped insects inside to a casual human observer. |
| US09521836B2 |
Scent-releasing apparatus and method of making same
A scent-releasing apparatus is provided. The scent-releasing apparatus includes a scent-releasing material and a housing having a longitudinal axis and an interior space in which the scent-releasing material is contained. The housing includes a base and a cover coupled to the base so as to receive the base. The cover has an air inlet port and is longitudinally movable on the base between a first position at which the cover forms an air-tight seal of the interior space, and a second position at which the cover permits ambient airflow into the interior space via the air inlet port. |
| US09521835B1 |
Fishing pole holder for a dock railing
The fishing pole holder for a dock railing includes a clamp assembly that is configured to be secured to a dock railing. The clamp assembly is adjustable, and can secure itself to dock railings of differing geometries. The clamp assembly includes a biasing member that provides a secure connection to the dock railing. The clamp assembly includes a rod holder that extends away from the dock railing. The rod holder is configured to receive a fishing pole there against. The fishing pole is ideally rested on a ground surface, and leans at an acute angle upwardly in order to rest against the rod holder. The rod holder is further defined with a “u”-shaped bracket that enables the fishing rod to rest there against. |
| US09521826B2 |
Pet housetraining crate system
A system for housetraining pets through the use of separated sleeping and waste areas contained within a pet cage. The cage encloses a waste tray section that runs along the floor of the cage, which holds an absorbent pad, secured by improved retention clips, for collecting pet waste that can be removed and replaced when soiled. A bedding area made of up a rectilinear frame covered in bedding material is raised above the floor of the cage by engaging frame extensions with perforations in the exterior of the cage. The system and associated method serve to aid in conditioning a pet for proper housetraining while the pet is confined to a cage. |
| US09521821B1 |
Soybean variety 01051938
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051938. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051938. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051938 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051938 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US09521817B2 |
Soybean variety 01045769
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045769. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045769. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045769 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045769 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US09521816B2 |
Soybean variety 01051547
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051547. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051547. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051547 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051547 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US09521815B2 |
Container
A container for stacking with an alike container for use in hydroponics, the container includes a base and a side wall extending from the base and defining an opening, the side wall having an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile interfits with the outer profile when the container is in a stacked relationship with an alike container, and wherein the inner profile includes at least one formation located at a height from the base of the container, and the outer profile includes at least one abutment for engaging the formation of an alike container when stacked therein, and when in use, the container can be stacked with an alike container in a nesting relationship such that one container forms a receiver and the other forms a nester that is positioned in a lowered operative position within a receiver, and the relative positions of the containers can be adjusted by locating the at least one abutment of the outer profile of the nester on the at least one formation of the receiver and thereby supporting the nester in an raised operative position. |
| US09521812B2 |
Irrigation system
A method of operating a drip irrigation system is provided and includes providing drip irrigation lines aside a diverter line with T-junctions interleaved between adjacent ones of the drip irrigation lines and each T-junction including a three-way line coupled to the diverter line, a check valve operably disposable between the three-way line and a downstream end of an upstream one of the drip irrigation lines to permit fluid flow in only a forward direction and a controllable valve operably disposable between the three-way line and an upstream end of a downstream one of the drip irrigation lines. |
| US09521807B2 |
Guiding unit for a device for harvesting the long agricultural products and device for harvesting agricultural products comprising the guiding unit
A guiding unit for agricultural products for a device for harvesting the agricultural products comprising a supporting body (2) connectable to the frame (101) of the harvesting device (100) and equipped with a supporting portion (2a) which, during use, is located above the unloading means (106), and a guiding element (5) extending mainly along the main line (A) and connecting means (8) operatively interposed between the guiding element (5) and the supporting portion (2a) of the supporting body (2), designed to allow a translation of the guiding element (5) towards and away from the supporting body (2). |
| US09521806B2 |
Farm work machine, farm work management method, farm work management program, and recording medium recording the farm work management program
A farm work machine (1) operable in a variety of work modes includes a communications unit (5) that reads farm work information for a selected target farm work sector from a database of a management center storing the farm work information for each farm work sector, a work mode setting unit (46) which sets work modes, a work mode comparison unit (53) that effects comparison between a set work mode set by the work mode setting unit and a registered work mode included in farm work information read from the database, and a display data generation unit (55) that generates display data in order to display, on a display, the read farm work information and a result of the comparison effected by the mode comparison unit. |
| US09521801B2 |
Agricultural machine with foldable extension arm
An agricultural machine for working soil or for sowing seeds, including a trailed chassis and work elements distributed over a transverse beam including a central section including wheels and two side sections extending on either side of the central section during work, each end of the central section resting on the ground via a wheel. Each side section includes an extension arm and an intermediate arm, the extension arm is connected to the intermediate arm by a horizontal articulation with a substantially horizontal axis and is directed in a direction of advance at work and each intermediate arm is connected to the chassis via a vertical articulation and carries at least one work element. |