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| US09551874B2 |
Substrate-guide optical device
An optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate has two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and a plurality of partially reflecting surfaces (22a, 22b) carried by the substrate. The partially reflecting surfaces (22a, 22b) are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces (22a, 22b) being an anisotropic surface. The optical device has dual operational modes in see-through configuration. In a first mode, light waves are projected from a display source through the substrate to an eye of a viewer. In a second mode, the display source is shut off and only an external scene is viewable through the substrate. |
| US09551873B2 |
Head mounted device (HMD) system having interface with mobile computing device for rendering virtual reality content
A head mounted display (HMD) system is provided. The system includes a housing and optics disposed in the housing. The system further includes a processor disposed in the housing and shutter control logic interfaced with the processor. The shutter control logic is configured to operate to alternate between opening a left eye-side of the optics and closing a right eye-side of the optics to opening the right eye-side of the optics and closing the left eye-side of the optics. A holder portion is integrated with the housing. The holder portion is configured to receive a smart device having a display screen. The display screen is oriented toward the optics of the housing in a direction that is toward a face of a user when the HMD system is worn by the user. The shutter control in operation is configured to enable a three-dimensional view of image date rendered on the display screen of the smart device when viewed through the optics of the housing. |
| US09551870B2 |
Transmissive display device and method of controlling transmissive display device
A head mounted display device that allows a user to visually recognize a content as a virtual image, includes a display part that displays the content in a predetermined display area, and a control part that determines a background color of the content and use environment brightness and adjusts brightness of the display area in response to the determination results thereof. |
| US09551867B1 |
Head-up display
In an en-route navigation system such as for a vehicle, an image of a cable is presented as a navigation object in a head-up display to indicate a route that the vehicle should follow. The head-up display may comprise a projection screen, light projector apparatus configured to project one or more images onto the projection screen, viewing optics and a computer, wherein the projection screen is moveable under control of the computer in such a way as to adjust positions of the projection screen and to thereby adjust the distance between the projection screen and the viewing optics during at least a portion each of a succession of refresh periods. |
| US09551865B1 |
Electrowetting element with photosensor
An electrowetting element comprising a photosensor. The photosensor comprises a photosensitive material overlapped by an electrowetting element electrode; a first photosensor contact in contact with the photosensitive material; and a second photosensor contact in contact with the photosensitive material. |
| US09551864B2 |
Eyepiece lens and observation apparatus having the same
There is provided an eyepiece lens which has a long length from an image display surface to a first lens, a high observation magnification, and a large apparent field of view. An eyepiece lens used to observe an image displayed on the image display surface includes a first lens with a positive refractive power, a second lens with a negative refractive power, and a third lens with a positive refractive power sequentially from the image display surface side to the observation side. The lens surface of the first lens on the image display surface side has a convex shape on the image display surface side. The lens surface of the second lens on the observation side has a concave shape on the observation side. The focal length of the eyepiece lens, the focal length of the lens surface, and the focal length of the lens surface are set appropriately. |
| US09551857B2 |
Wide angle lens assembly
A camera system includes an image sensor, a stop aperture, an infrared cut filter disposed between the image sensor and the stop aperture, and a lens assembly. The lens assembly has a field of view ranging between 80 degrees and 110 degrees and is disposed between the infrared cut filter on an image side of the lens assembly and the stop aperture on an object side of the lens assembly. The lens assembly includes six lenses. Four of the six lenses have positive optical power and two of the six lenses have negative optical power. The six lenses include first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth lenses having first inline, second inline, third inline, fourth inline, fifth inline, and sixth inline relative positions, respectively, along an optical path through the lens assembly. |
| US09551851B2 |
Optical-electric composite cable
An optical-electric composite cable includes an optical fiber, an inner tubular cover enclosing the optical fiber, a plurality of electric wires arranged outside the inner tubular cover, a binding member collectively bundling the plurality of electric wires, and an outer tubular cover covering an outer periphery of the binding member. A gap exists between the binding member and the outer tubular cover. |
| US09551850B2 |
Light source module of optical apparatus and operating method thereof
A light source module of an optical apparatus is disclosed. The light source module includes a laser pump unit, a lens unit, and a fiber unit. The laser pump unit generates a laser source. The lens unit converts the laser source into a condensed beam. The fiber unit receives the condensed beam and emits an optical signal. The light source module can achieve effects of low cost, large bandwidth, high resolution, and high stability with well-designed pump power of the laser pump unit, and length, doping material, and core size of the fiber unit. |
| US09551845B1 |
Method for manufacturing optical engine packages and apparatus from which optical engine packages are manufactured
The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing one or more optical engine packages, each optical engine package comprising a silicon photonic die. The method includes receiving a substrate comprising a package portion and a cutting area adjacent to the package portion, assembling the optical engine package on the substrate such that an edge-coupled waveguide of the silicon photonic die overlaps a boundary between the cutting area and the package portion, and cutting the optical engine package and the substrate in the cutting area to expose the edge-coupled waveguide for optical coupling thereof to an optical fiber core. |
| US09551844B2 |
Passive optical alignment
A system for passive optical alignment includes an through optical via formed through a substrate, an optical transmission medium secured to a first side of the substrate such that the optical transmission medium is aligned with the through optical via, and an optoelectronic component secured to a second side of the substrate such that the active region of said optoelectronic component is aligned with the through optical via. |
| US09551835B2 |
Grin lens array, lens-mounted connector, and lens-mounted connector system
A GRIN lens array of an embodiment has a structure for enabling a coupling face in which lens end faces of GRIN lenses are arranged, to be accurately polished so as to have a desired angle relative to optical axes of the GRIN lenses. The GRIN lens array has the GRIN lenses and a main body portion. The main body portion comprises a holding portion having a coupling face, and an edge portion having a reference face to be used as a reference in polishing of the coupling face. The respective thicknesses of the holding portion and the edge portion along the longitudinal direction of the GRIN lenses are set so as to form a step between the coupling face and the reference face. |
| US09551830B1 |
Optical system including multiplexed volume Bragg grating, methods, and applications
A method of reversible spatial mode selection and conversion between waveguides and free space is presented using a multiplexed volume Bragg grating (MVBG). The MVBG has an inherent angular selectivity, providing different losses for different transverse modes and converting a higher order mode in waveguide to a single fundamental mode in free space. Using the device in a resonator allows for a pure higher order mode to be guided and amplified in the gain medium, to increase the mode area, to extract accumulated excitation more efficiently, and, therefore, to increase gain of the amplifier. In the same resonator, the device is able to convert the higher order mode to a high brightness Gaussian beam in free space or to a fundamental mode in a waveguide. |
| US09551829B2 |
Photoacoustic gas sensor with a helmholtz cell
A photoacoustic detection device including a nanophotonic circuit including a first chip on which is formed at least one optical waveguide and in which is formed a set of cavities defining a Helmholtz resonator; at least one optical source capable of emitting an optical signal in a given wavelength range, capable of being modulated at an acoustic modulation frequency, this source being attached to the first chip; a second chip forming a cap for said cavities and including acoustic sensors; and electronic circuits for processing the output of the acoustic sensors formed in the first or the second chip. |
| US09551826B2 |
LCD with backlight module having quantum dot unit and frame
The backlight module includes a front frame, a backboard, a heat sink, a light source and a light guide plate. A quantum dot unit is arranged between the light guide plate and the light source. The heat sink, light source and light guide plate are arranged on the backboard, with the heat sink fixing the quantum dot unit to the backboard. The backlight module further includes a middle frame arranged between the backboard and the front frame, and coupled to the heat sink. |
| US09551825B2 |
Directional backlights with light emitting element packages
A light emitting diode package for a directional display may comprise light emitting diodes and a protection diode. The protection diode may be arranged in a well that is at a different location to the well that the light emitting diodes are arranged. The directional display may include a waveguide. The waveguide may include light extraction features arranged to direct light from an array of light sources by total internal reflection to an array of viewing windows and a reflector arranged to direct light from the waveguide by transmission through extraction features of the waveguide to the same array of viewing windows. The brightness of the directional display can be increased. An efficient and bright directional display system can be achieved. Efficient light baffling for light escaping from the edge of the waveguide is achieved through light deflecting extraction films. |
| US09551822B2 |
Display device
A display device including a light source; a wavelength conversion member to convert a wavelength of light generated from the light source; a light guide member to guide the light converted by the wavelength conversion member; and an adhering member. In addition, the wavelength conversion member includes a first surface facing the light source; a second surface facing the light guide member; a top surface extending from the first surface to the second surface; and a bottom surface facing the top surface. Furthermore, the adhering member is disposed on the top surface and the bottom surface. Also, the wavelength conversion member includes a tube, the tube receives a sealing member, an air layer and a matrix therein, and the air layer is formed between the sealing member and the matrix. |
| US09551819B2 |
Method for manufacturing polarized light splitting element and polarized light splitting element
The present application relates to a method for manufacturing a polarized light splitting element and a polarized light splitting element. The present application can provide: a method for manufacturing the polarized light splitting element having excellent polarized light splitting ability and light-transmission ability through a simple and efficient process; and the polarized light splitting element having the excellent polarized light splitting ability and the light transmission ability. |
| US09551816B2 |
Retroreflecting optical construction
Retroreflecting optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed retroreflecting optical construction includes a retroreflecting layer that has a retroreflecting structured major surface, and an optical film that is disposed on the retroreflecting structured major surface of the retroreflecting layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 30%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the retroreflecting optical construction are in physical contact with each other. |
| US09551813B2 |
Optical film, polarizing plate using same, and liquid crystal display device
An optical film including cellulose acylate and a compound represented by General Formula (I) described below, a polarizing plate, and a liquid crystal display device; R1 and R3 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl groups having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or aromatic groups having 6 to 20 carbon atoms. R5 represents a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group represented by -L5-Ar5 (L5 represents an alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and Ar5 represents an aromatic group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms). Here, the total of ring structures present in R1, R3, and R5 is one or two. |
| US09551811B1 |
Measurement of complex sensitivity of data channels in hydrophone line array at very low frequency
A method is disclosed for acoustic calibration of a towed hydrophone line array. In a very low frequency band, calibration is performed using a surrounding ambient acoustic noise environment observed by one or more calibrated reference standard hydrophones and hydrophone channels of the array being calibrated. The array hydrophone sensitivities are computed by comparing output voltages of the array hydrophones with the output voltages of one or more calibrated reference hydrophones. The method extends the low frequency limit for the calibration of a towed hydrophone line array to substantially less than the minimum frequency at which the acoustic projectors commonly used for acoustic calibrations can transmit a useful acoustic signal. |
| US09551809B2 |
Arrayed wave division multiplexing to improve spatial resolution of IOFDR fiber Bragg sensing system
A downhole property measurement apparatus includes an optical fiber having a series fiber Bragg gratings with interleaved resonant wavelengths such that adjacent fiber Bragg gratings have different resonant wavelengths and a difference between adjacent resonant wavelengths is greater than a dynamic wavelength range of each of the adjacent fiber Bragg gratings. An optical interrogator is in optical communication with the optical fiber and configured to emit a frequency domain light signal having a swept wavelength for a first time duration and a chirp having a modulation of amplitude with a varying of wavelength for a second time duration that is less than the first time duration. A return light signal is transformed by the optical interrogator into a time domain to determine a resonant wavelength shift and corresponding location of each of the gratings. A processor converts the resonant wavelength shifts into the downhole property. |
| US09551807B2 |
NMR detection of water and hydrocarbons during induced alteration processes
Technologies applicable to NMR detection of water and hydrocarbons during induced alteration processes are disclosed. NMR measurements may be used to monitor properties of subsurface fluids within a subsurface formation. NMR measurement devices may be deployed proximal to or within a subsurface formation that contains hydrocarbons. Multiple NMR measurements may be performed during an induced alteration process applied to the subsurface formation to determine properties of the subsurface formation or fluid as the induced alteration process progresses. Changes in properties of the subsurface formation or fluid may be determined and may be used to determine efficacy of, optimize, or otherwise modify the induced alteration process. |
| US09551806B2 |
Determination and display of apparent resistivity of downhole transient electromagnetic data
Systems, devices, and methods for evaluating an earth formation. Methods may include inducing a current in the formation; measuring a time-dependent transient electromagnetic (TEM) signal induced by the formation responsive to the current; and estimating apparent resistivity values for each of a plurality of samples derived from the TEM measurement, wherein each sample corresponds to a discrete time window of the TEM measurement. Estimating the apparent resistivity values for each of the samples includes determining for each sample a simulated homogeneous formation that provides a best fit for the sample. The apparent resistivity values may be used to estimate distance to an interface. The apparent resistivity values or the estimated distance may be logged and the log displayed. The apparent resistivity values, the estimated distance, or the log may be used to conduct further operations in a borehole, including geosteering. |
| US09551805B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for detecting a foreign object in an inductive wireless power transfer system via coupling coefficient measurement
An inductive wireless power device comprises a transmitter configured to generate an electromagnetic field to a coupling region for wireless power transfer to a receiver, and control logic configured to determine a coupling coefficient of the wireless power transfer when the receiver is within the coupling region. The control logic also determines a presence of a foreign object within the coupling region responsive to a comparison of the determined coupling coefficient and an expected coupling coefficient for the wireless power transfer. An inductive wireless power device comprises a receiver configured to couple with an electromagnetic field in a coupling region for inductive wireless power transfer from a transmitter. The receiver is configured to alter a wireless power transfer characteristic of the transmitter for a determination of a presence of a foreign object within the coupling region responsive to a determination of a coupling coefficient of the wireless power transfer. |
| US09551804B1 |
Motion detection device and corresponding method
The present disclosure relates to a wearable motion detection device (12) configured for detecting body-to-ground proximity, and to a related method. The motion detection device (12) comprising a capacitance detection unit (70) arranged to detect body-to-ground capacitance, the capacitance detection unit (70) comprising a first electrode (30) arranged to contact a body portion (16) of a monitored subject, when the device (12) is worn, a second electrode (32) that is arranged separately from but operatively connected with the first electrode (30), a shield electrode (34) that is arranged to shield the second electrode (32) from the first electrode (30), the device (12) further comprising a control unit (74) arranged to determine, under consideration of a body-to-ground capacitance signal provided by the capacitance detection unit (70), whether a fall event occurs. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding computer program for implementing a motion detection method. |
| US09551803B2 |
Geological medium exploration
Systems and methods for geological medium exploration are provided herein. A method of geological medium exploration may include generating vibrations in a geological medium and recording wave-fields at a surface and in a borehole. Additionally, the method may include obtaining a wave field modification operator and applying the wave-field operator to a full range of seismic data to achieve a spectrally-modified wave field. |
| US09551800B2 |
Device and method for deblending simultaneous shooting data using annihilation filter
A device, medium and method for deblending seismic data associated with a subsurface of the earth. The method includes receiving an input dataset generated by first and second sources S1 and S2 that are operating as simultaneous sources; arranging the input dataset based on the firing times of source S1; applying with a computing system an annihilation filter to the arranged input dataset to estimate cross-talk noise; convolving the cross-talk noise estimate with an operator to form a signal estimate using the firing times of S1 and S2; and generating an image of the subsurface based on the signal estimate. |
| US09551799B2 |
Methods of hydrocarbon detection using spectra dominant frequency and measures of energy decay on the low side and high side of spectra dominant frequency
A method for detecting hydrocarbons including obtaining seismic trace data for a region of interest; processing, using a processor, the seismic trace data to calculate a signal spectrum for each of a plurality of locations in the region of interest; calculating a dominant frequency of the signal spectrum; calculating at least one measure of energy decay above the dominant frequency, calculating at least one measure of energy decay below the dominant frequency, and calculating at least one measure spectral shape of the signal spectrum, and locating a hydrocarbon reservoir in the region of interest using the at least one measure of energy decay below the dominant frequency, the at least one measure of energy decay above dominant frequency and the dominant frequency; or locating a hydrocarbon reservoir in the region of interest using the at least one measure of energy decay below the dominant frequency and the at least one measure of energy decay above dominant frequency; or and locating a hydrocarbon reservoir in the region of interest using the at least one measure of energy decay below the dominant frequency and the dominant frequency; or locating a hydrocarbon reservoir in the region of interest using the at least one measure of spectral shape and the dominant frequency. |
| US09551796B2 |
Radiation image conversion panel
A radiation image conversion panel having a high luminance and sharpness is provided by growing columnar crystals from the root portion. The radiation image conversion panel includes a support; and a phosphor layer mainly composed of an alkali halide, the phosphor layer being formed by vapor deposition; wherein the phosphor layer includes a plurality of domains formed of a plurality of phosphor columnar crystals; each of the domains is a single phosphor columnar crystal or an aggregation of phosphor columnar crystals having substantially the same crystal orientation, and has an average diameter of 0.2 to 10 μm; and the phosphor columnar crystals are crystalline from root portion at which crystal growth started. |
| US09551795B2 |
Ultra-thin plasma radiation detector
A position-sensitive ionizing-radiation counting detector includes a radiation detector gas chamber having at least one ultra-thin chamber window and an ultra-thin first substrate contained within the gas chamber. The detector further includes a second substrate generally parallel to and coupled to the first substrate and defining a gas gap between the first substrate and the second substrate. The detector further includes a discharge gas between the substrates and contained within the gas chamber, where the discharge gas is free to circulate within the gas chamber and between the first and second substrates at a given gas pressure. The detector further includes a first electrode coupled to one of the substrates and a second electrode electrically coupled to the first electrode. The detector further includes a first discharge event detector coupled to at least one of the electrodes for detecting a gas discharge counting event in the electrode. |
| US09551784B2 |
Intrusion detection
Systems, methods, and devices for an intrusion detection system are described herein. For example, one or more embodiments include transmitting a DSSS signal, receiving a reflected DSSS signal from a target, correlating the reflected DSSS signal and the transmitted DSSS signal, and determining a distance to the target based on the correlation between the reflected DSSS signal and the transmitted DSSS signal. |
| US09551776B2 |
Methods and apparatus to determine a position using light sources
Methods and apparatus to determine a position using light sources are disclosed. An example method includes processing an output of a photodetector based on anticipated codes to identify multiple light sources from which the photodetector receives light at a first position, determining locations of the identified light sources; and determining a location of the first position based on the locations of the identified light sources. |
| US09551773B2 |
Isolating active electron spin signals in EPR
A system and method involve performing electron paramagnetic resonance on an object under study. The system comprises a first field generator adapted for generating an orienting magnetic field for orienting the magnetization of the object under study and a second field generator adapted for generating RF excitation waves at a frequency to generate electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) in the object under test. The system also comprises a detection unit adapted for detecting the EPR signals emitted by the object under test and a control unit adapted for controlling the relative orientation of the orienting magnetic field induced by the first field generator with respect to the detection unit. The system furthermore comprises a processing unit programmed for combining detected EPR signals obtained using different relative orientations of the orienting magnetic field with respect to the detection unit. |
| US09551772B2 |
Organic magnetic field sensor
An organic, spin-dependent magnetic field sensor (10) includes an active stack (12) having an organic material with a spin-dependence. The sensor (10) also includes a back electrical contact (14) electrically coupled to a back of the active stack (12) and a front electrical contact (16) electrically coupled to a front of the active stack (12). A magnetic field generator (18) is oriented so as to provide an oscillating magnetic field which penetrates the active stack (12). |
| US09551757B2 |
Measuring devices of remaining battery life and measuring methods thereof
A remaining battery life measuring device may include a first estimator configured to estimate a state of charging of a battery using an open circuit voltage of the battery; a second estimator configured to estimate the state of charging of the battery using charge, discharge, or charge and discharge currents of the battery; a correction unit configured to generate a correction value on the state of charging estimated by the second estimator, based on the state of charging estimated by the first estimator or an output state of charging; and/or a state of charging (SOC) processing unit configured to calculate the output state of charging using the state of charging estimated by the second estimator and an accumulated correction value. The accumulated correction value may be generated based on the correction value. |
| US09551751B2 |
High speed controllable load
A high speed controllable load uses a voltage waveform synthesizer and a driver circuit to dynamically control an electronically variable load to generate a current though an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) device under test. Sensors may be used to monitor a source voltage and the output current to generate an arbitrary waveform have a range of voltage and current phase shifts. An optical isolation circuit allows separation of grounds between a control stage and the AFCI device under test. |
| US09551750B2 |
Monitoring system and vehicle
An object is to provide, at low costs, a function for determining whether a monitoring section should execute a self-diagnosis. A monitoring system has a monitoring section for acquiring information on the charge and discharge state of an electric storage device and a determination section for determining the charge and discharge state of the electric storage device on the basis of information acquired by the monitoring section. The determination section has an output section for continuously outputting, to the monitoring section, a stepped signal made up of a High signal and a Low signal, and as well, when the charge and discharge state of the electric storage device has been determined to fall within an allowable range on the basis of the information acquired from the monitoring section, outputs a diagnosis permit signal that is a unique stepped signal having a period different from that before the determination, and when the signal received from the determination section has been determined to be the diagnosis permit signal, the monitoring section executes a self-diagnosis for detecting an abnormal event in the monitoring section. |
| US09551747B2 |
Inserting bypass structures at tap points to reduce latch dependency during scan testing
A method and apparatus are provided to test an integrated circuit by identifying first and second components of an integrated circuit. The first and second components may share a relationship that causes the first and second components to generate a matching binary output in response to an input to the integrated circuit. A tap point may be selected within the integrated circuit. The tap point may be located at a point in the integrated circuit where an insertion of a bypass structure would affect the relationship. The bypass structure may be inserted at the tap point, and the bypass structure may be used to conduct a test of the integrated circuit. |
| US09551746B2 |
Backplane testing system
A backplane testing system includes a test backplane coupled to a test device chassis and including a first connector system, a second connector system, and channels that connect the first connector system and the second connector system. A first test device in a first test device slot on the test device chassis engages the first connector system and provides a loop back circuit for the first connector system. A second test device in a second test device slot on the test device chassis engages the second connector system. The second test device sends a test signal through a channel on the test backplane such that the test signal is provided to the loop back circuit on the first test device and received back through the channel. The second test device analyzes the test signal that is received to determine a testing compliance of the channel on the test backplane. |
| US09551742B2 |
Circuit and method for overcurrent detection of power switch
An overcurrent detection circuit for a power switch comprises a sampling circuit and a comparing circuit. The sampling circuit is configured to perform current sampling on the power switch using a sampling Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and an amplifier, convert a sample current into a sample voltage and transmit the sample voltage to the comparing circuit, and clamp operating voltages of the comparing circuit and of an output circuit of the amplifier by a serially connected clamping MOSFET. The comparing circuit is configured to compare the sample voltage with a reference voltage and to output a result of overcurrent detection. |
| US09551741B2 |
Current tests for I/O interface connectors
Current tests for I/O interface connectors are described. In one example a test may include applying a forced energy to a first pin of an interface of a data communications bus of an integrated circuit on a die, sensing the energy caused by the forced energy at a second pin of the interface, and comparing the forced energy and the sensed energy to determine an amount of current leaked by at least a portion of the interface. |
| US09551731B2 |
Gantry for mobilizing an MRI device towards static patients
The present invention discloses methods, gantry, and room's infrastructure for maneuvering a portable open-bore magnetic resonance device with no fringing of its magnetic field (MRD) from at least one first location towards at least one static patient placed at at least one second remote location. The gantry comprises a transporting mechanism; and, an open-bore MRD, interconnected to the gantry by at least one maneuverable member. The MRD, by means of the gantry, is transportable from the first location to the second remote location adjacent the static patient. The aperture of the MRD's open-bore, by means of said maneuverable member, is directable towards a defined spatially orientation facing the static patient. |
| US09551728B2 |
Bistable force and/or acceleration sensor
A technique is provided for determining a force/acceleration acting on a proof mass of a bistable device. According to an aspect of the invention, the location of a boundary of one of the stable configurations of the device is monitored. The monitored location is compared to a predetermined location of the same boundary, said predetermined location corresponding to a condition in which the force/acceleration is absent, to detect a deviation of said location. The deviation is indicative of the force/acceleration and can be used to determine the force/acceleration. According to another aspect of the invention, the resonance frequency of the proof mass' oscillation in one of the stable regions is monitored, and compared to a predetermined resonance frequency the proof mass' oscillation in the same region corresponding to a condition in which the force/acceleration is absent, to determine a deviation of the resonance frequency due to the presence of force/acceleration. The deviation in the resonance frequency can be used to determine the force/acceleration. |
| US09551727B2 |
Device for measuring the angular velocity or velocity of a moving part and for detecting the direction of motion of the moving part
Motion detection device consisting of a single encoder and a single stationary sensor element, the encoder, which is arranged on a movable part, representing an asymmetrical pattern. The angular velocity or velocity and the direction of motion of a moving part are determined from the sensor signal by measuring the edge steepness or the rise time or fall time, spectrally analyzing the frequency and the phase relation of a harmonic to the phase of the fundamental mode, or evaluating the asymmetries of a sequence of rectangular pulses. |
| US09551723B2 |
Liquid reagent of thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier and use thereof
A liquid reagent of a stabilized thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier, by which a thyroid hormone can be measured easily in a short time and at low cost, is provided. The liquid reagent of a thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier according to the present invention includes: a thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier; and a solvent, and a pH of the solvent containing the thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier is in a range from 8.7 to 11.5. The detection of a thyroid hormone using the liquid reagent of the present invention can be carried out by competitively binding a thyroid hormone in a sample and the thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier in the liquid reagent with an anti-thyroid hormone antibody and detecting a composite of the thyroid hormone-immobilized carrier and the anti-thyroid hormone antibody. |
| US09551719B2 |
BCL-2-like protein 11 SRM/MRM assay
Specific peptides, and derived ionization characteristics of those peptides, from the Bcl-2-like protein 11 (BIM) are provided that are particularly advantageous for quantifying the BIM protein directly in biological samples that have been fixed in formalin by the method of Selected Reaction Monitoring (SRM) mass spectrometry, or what can also be termed as Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM). Such biological samples are chemically preserved and fixed where the biological sample is selected from tissues and cells treated with formaldehyde containing agents/fixatives including formalin-fixed tissue/cells, formalin-fixed/paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue/cells, FFPE tissue blocks and cells from those blocks, and tissue culture cells that have been formalin fixed and or paraffin embedded. A protein sample is prepared from the biological sample using the Liquid Tissue™ reagents and protocol, and the BIM protein is quantitated in the Liquid Tissue™ sample by the method of SRM/MRM mass spectrometry by quantitating in the protein sample at least one or more of the peptides described. These peptides can be quantitated if they reside in a modified or an unmodified form. An example of a modified form of a BIM peptide is phosphorylation of a tyrosine, threonine, serine, and/or other amino acid residues within the peptide sequence. |
| US09551718B2 |
TMEM120A ion channel modulator
Assays for selecting a candidate modulator of a TMEM120A ion channel and/or a candidate modulator of chronic pain, the steps comprising contacting a lipid membrane comprising contacting a lipid membrane comprising TMEM120A polypeptide with a test compound; quantitating the TMEM120A ion channel activity; comparing the ion channel activity of the TMEM120A polypeptide with a control; and selecting the test compound that modulates the ion channel activity compared to the control; and methods and compositions for treating chronic pain including osteoarthritic pain. |
| US09551706B2 |
Density-based methods for separation of materials, monitoring of solid supported reactions and measuring densities of small liquid volumes and solids
The ability to levitate, to separate, and to detect changes in density using diamagnetic particles suspended in solutions containing paramagnetic cations using an inhomogeneous magnetic field is described. The major advantages of this separation device are that: i) it is a simple apparatus that does not require electric power (a set of permanent magnets and gravity are sufficient for the diamagnetic separation and collection system to work); ii) it is compatible with simple optical detection (provided that transparent materials are used to fabricate the containers/channels where separation occurs; iii) it is simple to collect the separated particles for further processing; iv) it does not require magnetic labeling of the particles/materials; and v) it is small, portable. The method and kits provided provide for separation and collection of materials of different densities, diagnostics for detection of analytes of interest, monitoring of solid-supported chemical reactions and determination of densities of solid and liquid mixtures. |
| US09551704B2 |
Target detection
The invention generally relates to methods for indicating whether an assay for isolating targets is properly isolating and detecting targets. Methods of the invention involve obtaining a sample suspected of a containing target, introducing a detectable marker into the sample, conducting an assay using magnet particles to isolate the detectable marker and the target if it is present in the sample, determining the presence or absence of the target; and confirming that the assay functioned properly by determining presence or absence of the detectable marker. |
| US09551703B2 |
High precision quantitative assay composition and methods of use therefor
The invention features compositions and methods that are useful for precisely determining the amount of one or more analytes present in a sample. In one aspect, the invention provides a composition for measuring the abundance of one or more target analytes in a sample, where the composition contains a set of detection units for each analyte fixed to a substrate (e.g., a membrane, bead, filter, chip, polymer-based film or glass slide, or other printable surface), where each detection unit contains a discrete amount of a capture agent that specifically binds the target analyte, and the amount of capturing agent varies over the set to form a concentration gradient. |
| US09551702B2 |
Microcantilever sensor with bimorph actuation and piezoresistive read-out
There is provided a method of monitoring one or more specified reactions in a fluid medium sample using a thermal signature, comprising providing at least one micro-cantilever sensor, said micro-cantilever sensor comprising at least two materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion, and having a heater and piezo-resistive sensor integrated therein, calibrating the at least one micro-cantilever response to thermal changes to form a calibrated micro-cantilever response characteristic, starting the specified reaction in the fluid medium sample, pulsing the heater with one or more electrical pulses to induce heat generation in the micro-cantilever, sampling the output of the integrated piezo-resistive sensor to characterize a response of the micro-cantilever during the specified reaction in the fluid medium, and subtracting the calibrated micro-cantilever response characteristic from the sampled output to determine a characteristic of the one or more specified reactions in the fluid medium sample. There is also provided a method for measuring at least one thermal property of a fluid medium sample, and a fluid medium sample reaction detection apparatus. |
| US09551701B2 |
Method for detecting analyte in a bodily fluid, and dressing for implementing such a method
A method for detecting an analyte in a bodily fluid includes placing the detector in contact with at least one metabolite resulting from the metabolism or degradation of the analyte. The contact between the detector and the metabolite produces an optically detectable signal. The detection method includes the detection of the metabolite only in gas form, said metabolite in gas form coming from the evaporation of at least a part of said metabolite. The detection is also carried out without contact between the bodily fluid and the detector. A dressing for implementing the detection method is also described. |
| US09551700B2 |
Device and methods for the detection of cervical disease
The present invention discloses a novel device and methods thereof with utility application in the high-throughput detection, screening and disease management of cervical disease. The “multiwell” device of the present invention consists of a solid support featuring multiple well-separated areas, each accommodating a patient sample, leading to simultaneous evaluation of patient samples. The methods of the present invention comprise conventional cytological staining, cervical Pap staining, and immunochemical staining using antibodies or combination of antibodies which are capable of binding to biomarkers that are overexpressed in cancer including in cervical carcinoma and dysplasia, as compared to normal controls. The device and methods of the present invention can be practiced in either manual or automated mode, and applied to any biological fluid or cell suspension from any biological specimen in view of a variety of cell biology assays, and in view of detection and screening of cervical and other diseases. |
| US09551699B2 |
Testing of blood coagulation characteristics
In some examples, a device applies an electrical potential difference across a blood sample. The device measures an electrical signal that passes through the blood sample over a duration of time to obtain a plurality of measurements representing a measurement function of time. An accumulative property of the measurement function may be determined such that the accumulative property correlates to a blood coagulation characteristic. |
| US09551698B2 |
Microneedle
The electronic device for sensing and/or actuating comprises a device surface to which an biological cell (40) is applied, further comprising a sensor and/or an actuator (25), and an access channel (20) with a channel port (21), said channel port being located in said surface. The access channel (20) is designed such that the biological cell (40) can enter the access channel (20) to thereby provide access to the sensor (25). Particularly the cell (40) forms a protruding portion (41) by entering the access channel (20), which portion is sensed. The access channel (20) may be provided with a specific sensor port at which the sensor (25) is present. The device may be used for sensing or actuating biological cells, such as neurons, for instance in electroporation treatments. |
| US09551696B2 |
Cleanability assessment of sublimate from lithography materials
A method of testing the cleanability of polymerized sublimate outgassed from a lithography material during a thermal heating process including; placing a wafer on a wafer hotplate inside a chamber with the wafer being covered by a lithography material; placing a target, having a starting composition, above the wafer in the chamber; heating the wafer using the wafer hotplate in an attempt to outgas a sublimate, where the sublimate condenses on the target; forming a polymerized sublimate on the target; and applying organic solvents to the target to determine the cleanability of the polymerized sublimate. |
| US09551694B2 |
Micro titre plate
A micro titer plate comprising a number of wells filled with separation matrix. According to the invention the volume of the separation matrix is varied between at least some of the wells. |
| US09551690B2 |
Profiling tool for determining material thickness for inspection sites having complex topography
A phased array ultrasonic probe may be mounted to a component to be inspected for wall thickness on an apparatus that includes a split ring adapted to be magnetically held in place on the component. In particular, the probe may be mounted to a carriage connected to the split ring in a manner that allows the carriage to rotate around the split ring while the probe is in operation. Between the probe and the component, a transducer shoe defining, by a flexible membrane, a cavity and an aperture. Conveniently, the construction of the flexible membrane allows wall thickness measurements to be acquired in portions of the component that have complex topography, such as welds. The apparatus is installed on an adaptor assembly for inspection of straight section of pipes. This adaptor assembly is not used in absence of straight section. By acquiring data from multiple output pulse transmitted at multiple incidence angles, processing software may conveniently produce an accurate wall thickness map of the area of interest on the component. |
| US09551688B2 |
Property measuring device for object to be measured and property measuring method for object to be measured
[Problem to be Solved] To provide a property measuring device for measuring a measurement object, which can highly reliably extract an electric signal serving as the measurement object from an electromagnetic field noise or the like generated by an acoustic wave generating source even if the acoustic wave is a continuous wave, while a high spatial resolution is maintained, by using an acoustic wave as a properly measuring means for measuring an object and method thereof.[Means for Solving the Problem] A property measuring device 100 for measuring a measurement object of the present invention includes: an acoustic wave emitting portion 40 arranged away from a measurement object 90 and emitting an amplitude-modulated acoustic wave; a receiver 50 for receiving an electromagnetic field generated when the acoustic wave is emitted to the measurement object 90; and a measuring portion 60 for extracting at least one type of properties selected from a group consisting of an electric property, a magnetic property, an electromechanical property, and a magnetomechanical property of the measurement object 90, based on at least one measurement selected from a group consisting of measurements of a strength, a phase, and a frequency of the electromagnetic field. |
| US09551687B2 |
High magnetic moment particle detection
A device includes a sensor surface and a pair of electrodes. The sensor surface includes a first conductive layer separated from a second conductive layer by an intermediary layer, a magnetization direction of the first conductive layer and a magnetization direction of the second conductive layer having a ground state orientation of approximately 0 degrees. An electrical resistance between the pair of electrodes is determined by a magnetic field proximate the sensor surface. |
| US09551684B2 |
Gas sensor element and gas sensor
A gas sensor element which has water-permeable electrodes, and water-impermeable leads connected to the electrodes A first electrode (133) has a space exposure portion (133b) exposed to internal space (160) of a gas sensor element (10) which communicates with an ambient atmosphere. A first lead (137) is connected to the first electrode (133). The first electrode (133) includes a first connection portion (133d) which is disposed at a position not exposed to the internal space (160) and connected to the first lead (137), and which is a portion of the first electrode (133) located most distant from the internal space (160). The entire first connection portion (133d) is located in a region A1 which extends from the internal space (160) over a distance of 1.0 mm or less. Also enclosed is a gas sensor including the gas sensor element. |
| US09551683B2 |
Controlled potential electrolysis gas sensor
A controlled potential electrolysis gas sensor including, as gas electrodes 10 for detecting gas, a working electrode for electrochemically reacting gas to be detected, a counter electrode with respect to the working electrode, and a reference electrode for controlling potential of the working electrode, the gas electrodes 10 being disposed to face an electrolysis solution accommodating portion of an electrolysis tank accommodating electrolytic solution 20. Each electrode 10 includes a noble metal catalyst layer 50. On the noble metal catalyst layer 50 of at least one of the working electrode and the reference electrode, there is formed a polymer layer 60 having ion conductivity and water permeability. |
| US09551682B2 |
High throughput biochemical detection using single molecule fingerprinting arrays
Various embodiments provide devices, methods, and systems for high throughput biomolecule detection using transducer arrays. In one embodiment, a transducer array made up of transducer elements may be used to detect byproducts from chemical reactions that involve redox genic tags. Each transducer element may include at least a reaction chamber and a fingerprinting region, configured to flow a fluid from the reaction chamber through the fingerprinting region. The reaction chamber can include a molecule attachment region and the fingerprinting region can include at least one set of electrodes separated by a nanogap for conducting redox cycling reactions. In embodiments, by flowing the chamber content obtained from a reaction of a latent redox tagged probe molecule, a catalyst, and a target molecule in the reaction chamber through the fingerprinting region, the redox cycling reactions can be detected to identify redox-tagged biomolecules. |
| US09551679B2 |
Device for measuring the thermal conductivity of gas components of a gas mixture
A device for measuring thermal conductivity of gas components of a gas mixture in order to determine fractions of the gas components includes a plurality of thermal conductivity sensors, each thermal conductivity sensor being a component of a resistance bridge circuit and being connected to an evaluation unit associated with the device. Each thermal conductivity sensor has a heating element and an integrated temperature measuring element, which elements generate two measuring voltages (UM3, UM2) when the temperature of the thermal conductivity sensor changes as a result of heat dissipation by the gas mixture. Voltages are compared in the evaluation unit in order to detect measuring errors. |
| US09551678B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a first substrate provided with a pixel circuit in a display region, a second substrate provided facing the first substrate, a dam agent bonding the first substrate and the second substrate and sealing the display region, and a moisture detection part provided between a first region provided with the dam agent and the display region. |
| US09551676B2 |
System and method for determining the radiological composition of material layers within a conduit
There is provided a System and Method For Determining The Radiological Composition of Material Layers Within a Conduit. The system and method disclosed is equally applicable to pipes, vessels, and conduits as well as medical applications such as determining vessel thickness, occlusion, scarring, or the like in humans and animals. A phantom setup is disclosed that has a phantom containing a test standard such as a reactor water test standard, removable plates, a collimator and probe with a spectrometer display. The phantom setup provides a baseline data set that can be used in conjunction with field measurements to determine the composition of materials within the conduit, such as corrosion or the like. The baseline data set may be semi-logarithmic and contains spectrometer readings of various plate thicknesses or quantities of plates. |
| US09551675B2 |
Computed tomography system and X-ray collimator thereof
A computed tomography system and an X-ray collimator thereof are provided, which have a good collimator effect. The X-ray collimator includes a plurality of first plates extending in the circumferential direction of the computed tomography system and a plurality of second plates extending in the axial direction of the computed tomography system. The first plates and the second plates are inserted and engaged. Two adjacent first plates and two adjacent second plates define a through hole, and the extensions of the side walls of the through hole intersect at the focal spot of an X-ray source, so that the X-rays can pass through the through hole in a straight line. Since the extensions of the side walls of the through holes intersect at the focal spot of the X-ray source, the through holes are aligned with the radiation direction of corresponding X-rays. |
| US09551674B1 |
Method of producing an un-distorted dark field strain map at high spatial resolution through dark field electron holography
An inline dark field holographic method for measuring strain in a semiconductor or other crystalline material using a transmission electron microscope having an electron gun for passing an electron beam through strained and unstrained specimens. A condenser mini-lens between the magnetic tilting coil and the specimens increases defection of the beam at an angle with prior to passing through the pair of specimens. The first objective lens forms a virtual image of each of the specimens and the second objective lens focuses the virtual images of each of the specimens at an intermediate image plane to form intermediate images of each of the specimens. The biprism creates the interference pattern between the specimens is formed at the image plane, which may then be viewed to determine the degree of strain of the strained specimen and provides a coma-free strain map with minimal optical distortion. |
| US09551673B2 |
Security scanning device
A method of searching for a threat includes determining a characteristic of a target, determining an allowable dosage based on the characteristic, determining a parameter of a scanning beam based on the allowable dosage with a processing circuit, transmitting the scanning beam toward the target with a scanner, and creating a representation of the target with the processing circuit. |
| US09551672B2 |
Defect classifying method and optical inspection apparatus for silicon carbide substrate
Provided are a defect classifying method and an inspection apparatus which are capable of classifying a defect by distinguishing a basal plane dislocation, which is a killer defect in bipolar high-voltage elements, from other defects. The defect classifying method according to the present invention includes: projecting an illumination beam toward a silicon carbide substrate and forming a reflection image and a photoluminescence image; a first inspection step of detecting a defect image from the reflection image formed; a second inspection step of detecting a defect image from the photoluminescence image formed; and a defect classification step of classifying detected defects based on whether or not the defect image is detected and the shape of the detected defect image. |
| US09551669B2 |
Method and system for characterizing light emitting devices
Embodiments as disclosed herein provide a method and system that characterizes physical properties, such as thickness, uniformity, polarization, and/or sizes and locations of defect (e.g. defect density distribution) of crystalline structures grown on or thin films deposited on a substrate of a solid state light emitting device. The embodiments disclosed herein generally include exciting the light emitting device with an energy source and analyze optical energy emitted by the crystalline structures grown on or the thin films deposited on the substrate. |
| US09551666B2 |
M13 bacteriophage as a chemoaddressable nanoparticle for biological and medical applications
Reactive and modified M13 bacteriophages, and methods of making and using the same, are generally provided. The reactive M13 bacteriophage can include a alkyne functional group covalently attached to the M13 bacteriophage. The modified M13 bacteriophage can include a substituent covalently attached to the M13 bacteriophage via a 1,2,3-triazole linkage. Dual-modified M13 bacteriophages are also generally provided, and can include a cancer-targeting substituent covalently attached to the M13 bacteriophage and a fluorescent group covalently attached to the M13 bacteriophage. The modified M13 bacteriophages can not only be employed as a fluorescent probe for cancer imaging, but also can be used as biomaterials for cell alignment and scaffolding. |
| US09551665B2 |
Method for detecting mitochondria gene alterations
The present invention relates to a method for detecting mitochondria alterations, which comprises the following steps: (A) providing a separation element and a sample; (B) mixing the separation element and the sample, wherein a detecting sample is obtained through the binding of a DNA fragment on the separation element to mitochondrial DNA in the sample; (C) dividing the detecting sample into a comparison group and a detection group; (D) adding an amplification solution into the comparison group and the detection group respectively to begin a DNA amplified reaction, and further adding a restriction enzyme into the detection group, wherein the amplification solution comprises a labeling reagent and a primer pair; and (E) detecting amounts of the labeling reagent in the comparison group and the detection group respectively after the DNA amplified reaction. |
| US09551658B2 |
STED microscopy with pulsed excitation, continuous stimulation, and gated registration of spontaneously emitted fluorescence light
In a STED fluorescence light microscope pulses of excitation light (3) are applied to a sample, which excite fluorescent entities contained in the sample for fluorescence, and which are focused on at least one focal area. Further, de-excitation light (12) is applied to the sample, which de-excites the excited fluorescent entities and which comprises an intensity zero point in the at least one focal area, as a continuous wave. Fluorescence light emitted by the excited fluorescent entities in the sample is registered after each pulse of the excitation light (3) and overlapping with applying the de-excitation light (13) with high temporal resolution between consecutive pulses of the excitation light (3). |
| US09551648B2 |
Substrate for the generation of surface plasmons and surface plasmon polaritons by means of an excitation radiation, method for the production of the substrate, and uses of the substrate
The invention is directed to a substrate for generating surface plasmons (SPs) and surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) by means of an excitation radiation, wherein the substrate has a carrier layer and a coating with gold or silver. A surface of the carrier layer is provided with identical surface structures arranged in an array of rows and columns. The surface structures are recesses with an elongate shape which are arranged with a first periodicity (PH) and with a second periodicity (PV) in direction of the rows and orthogonal to the direction of the rows, respectively. The invention is further directed to a method for the production of the substrate and to uses of the substrate. |
| US09551645B2 |
Flow cytometry apparatus and methods
A particle analyzer, comprising a source of a substantially nondiffracting light beam; a flow path configured to produce in a flowcell a ribbon-like core stream having a cross-sectional aspect ratio of at least 4 and a largest cross-sectional dimension of at least 50 micrometers; the flowcell being configured to expose a segment of the core stream to the light beam; a detector configured to receive a signal resulting from an interaction of a particle in the core stream with the light beam; a first sorting actuator connected with the flowcell, downstream of the exposed segment of core stream; a plurality of sorting channels in fluid connection with the flow path and downstream of the first actuator; the actuator having multiple actuation states, each state configured to direct at least one part of the core stream to a corresponding channel; a second sorting actuator connected with the flowcell, opposite the first actuator, and operable in coordination with the first actuator. |
| US09551642B2 |
Characterizing ionic and nonionic condensation from a mixed vapor stream
A method includes forming a mixed vapor supply stream (MVSS) including measured amounts of water vapor, hydrocarbon vapor, and a carrier gas. For multiple target temperatures, the method includes (i) cooling the MVSS to form a first liquid stream and a mixed vapor outlet stream (MVOS), (ii) cooling the MVOS to condense vapor and form a second liquid stream, (iii) measuring an amount of a selected component in the second liquid stream, and (iv) calculating an amount of the selected component in the first liquid stream as the difference between the measured amounts of the selected component in the MVSS and the second liquid stream. The amount of the selected component as a function of the target temperature is analyzed to identify a lowest temperature at which the first liquid stream is expected to contain none of the selected component other than an amount soluble in the first liquid stream. |
| US09551638B2 |
Compression measurement device
Performance of an article of sporting equipment, such as a ball bat, is measured by applying a force through a spring of known elastic properties to compress the article of sporting equipment. Compliance of the article of sporting equipment to a known standard is based on the compression of the article of sporting equipment. |
| US09551637B2 |
Flow rate balanced, dynamically adjustable sheath delivery system for flow cytometry
Disclosed is a sheath delivery system that uses a continuous flow of sheath fluid into a pressurized internal reservoir that substantially matches the outflow of sheath fluid through the nozzle of a flow cytometer. A substantially constant level of the sheath fluid is maintained. If the sheath fluid level falls below a desired level, or goes above a desired level, a dampened control system is used to reach the desired level. In addition, air pressure in the pressurized internal container is controlled so that an external sheath container can be removed and refilled with additional sheath fluid without stopping the sheath delivery system 100. Differences in pressure are detected by a droplet camera, which measures the droplet breakoff point to determine the pressure of the sheath fluid in the nozzle. |
| US09551635B2 |
Sample processing system
In accordance with an embodiment of a system for handling and processing chemical and/or biological samples, a MicroChamber comprises a substrate, a reservoir formed on the substrate for receiving a chemical and/or biological sample, and an encoder such as a barcode or other suitable device. The encoder encodes information describing at least one characteristic of the substrate and/or reservoir. |
| US09551634B2 |
Testing apparatus for touch panel and method for using the same
A testing apparatus for a touch panel is disclosed, which includes a control system, a plurality of supporting members and a plurality of contact members. The supporting members are respectively connected to the control system, wherein one side of each of the supporting members includes at least one contact member, which is configured to be used to touch the touch panel. The contacting members are capable of being moved relative to the touch panel when the supporting members are driven by the control system. Also a method for using the same apparatus is disclosed. |
| US09551633B2 |
Systems and methods for improved reliability operations
A system for improved reliability operations of a system with a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) are presented. The system includes a processor configured to execute a model library to model a safety system. The model library includes a plurality of subsystem models each configured to derive a reliability measure. The system also includes the HRSG and an HRSG advisory system. The HRSG advisory system may be executed by the processor and is configured to receive one or more condition monitoring algorithm results, receive one or more measurements; and determine a probability of failure for the HRSG based at least in part on the one or more condition monitoring algorithm results, the one or more measurements, the model library, or a combination thereof. Moreover, determining the probability of failure includes determining a most likely state of a plurality of states of the HRSG. |
| US09551632B2 |
Probe retention-sealing feature
A probe assembly for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The probe assembly may include a probe, and a fastener to retain the probe within a case of the gas turbine engine, the fastener including a sealing arrangement with a heat shield of the gas turbine engine. |
| US09551627B2 |
Dynamic wind velocity and pressure simulator
Various examples are provided for dynamic simulation of wind velocity and pressure. In one embodiment, among others, a dynamic wind simulator includes a fan and a fast-acting damper connected to an inlet of the fan. The fast-acting damper configured to modulate airflow provided by the fan at frequencies up to 10 Hz. In another embodiment, a system includes a fan and an air outlet path of the fan connected to a testing assembly configured to support a specimen for testing. An air inlet path of the fan includes a fast-acting damper configured to modulate airflow provided by the fan to the testing assembly at frequencies up to 10 Hz. The testing assembly may include a pressure chamber and/or a test section. |
| US09551625B2 |
Pressure measurement devices, methods, and systems
A pressure measurement system for use in blood circuits comprised of a pressure sensing pod and a force measurement device. The pressure sensing pod can include a flexible, moveable, fluid-impermeable diaphragm and can be formed via either a one-shot or a two-shot molding process. A mechanical engagement member of the force measurement device engages with a mechanical engagement feature of the diaphragm, and the engagement member is operative to move in concert with movement of the engagement feature of the diaphragm based on pressure variations with the pressure sensing pod. The force measurement device generates and outputs to a processor a signal based on detected force associated with movement of the engagement member. |
| US09551624B2 |
Tensile force measuring device
The invention relates to a device for measuring the tensile force of a long object, in which the sensor (1) and the display unit (6) can be separated from one another and, if that is the case, communicate in a wireless manner. |
| US09551617B2 |
Raman spectroscopic analyzer
Raman spectroscopic analyzer including: a beam-casting unit 3 for receiving a light beam generated by a light source and for converging the light beam on a predetermined position in a perpendicular direction to the longitudinal direction of a measurement chamber through which a liquid sample is passed; and a light-receiving unit placed at a distance in the longitudinal direction from the predetermined position, for receiving scattered light emitted from the fluid sample. Among the scattered light which enters the light-receiving unit, the portion which enters this unit after being reflected by the inner wall surface opposite to this unit is eliminated, so that the amount of noise in the Raman spectroscopic measurement is considerably reduced. |
| US09551611B2 |
Protective product reporting system
A reporting system includes a mobile computing device that wirelessly communicates with one or more sensors to track the use of a protective product. Reports are provided on the mobile computing device to remind and motivate a user of the protective product to use it at times most beneficial for receiving the intended protection from it. |
| US09551604B2 |
Multiphase flowmeter
A multiphase flowmeter includes a first flow quantity measurer configured to transmit and receive a first measurement signal, the first flow quantity measurer being disposed on an outside wall of a vertical pipe line, a second flow quantity measurer configured to transmit and receive a second measurement signal, the second flow quantity measurer being disposed on an outside wall of a horizontal pipe line which is connected to the vertical pipeline, and a flow quantity parameter calculator configured to receive the first measurement signal from the first flow quantity measurer and the second measurement signal from the second flow quantity measurer, the flow quantity parameter calculating a flow quantity parameter in accordance with the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal. |
| US09551601B2 |
Variable line size averaging pitot tube
Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for coupling an averaging picot tube (APT) primary element to a process pipe. A mounting assembly mounts the APT primary element to the process pipe such that a length of the APT primary element extending into the process pipe is adjustable to accommodate different sized process pipe diameters. The mounting assembly includes a weld coupling coupled to the process pipe over an opening in the process pipe and having the APT primary element extending therethrough into the process pipe. An extension pipe nipple is connected to the weld coupling and has the APT primary element extending therethrough such that a transition between a neck section and a sensor section of the APT primary element is positioned inside the extension pipe nipple. A union component, a ferrule, and a cap keep the APT primary element in the mounted position and form a process seal. |
| US09551599B2 |
Normalized process dynamics
A sensing system includes a filter construction module that constructs a high pass filter for filtering sensor values indicative of a process variable, the filter construction module setting values for parameters of the filter based on a temperature value indicative of a temperature of the sensor that produced the sensor values. |
| US09551592B2 |
Method of counting step number applied in electronic device
The present disclosure relates to a method of counting step-number. When detecting step-number executed by an electronic device, a g-sensor of the electronic device detects whether the moving speed is normal (one step per second), i.e. the detection result is the G value, or the movement speed has abnormal variation (such as one step per two seconds or five seconds), i.e. the detection result is the G value at Y axis, and the electronic device computes the step-number according to sums of maximum values and minimum values of speed variations every second within a counting period, and average of the sums. The processing unit determines the variation of the step-numbers of the G values and the G values at Y axis, and selects one of the two step-numbers for use as a correct step-number detection result, so as to achieve the objective of precisely computing step-number upon the speed variation. |
| US09551587B2 |
Navigation device and navigation method capable of presenting prompt information with different light effects
The present disclosure discloses a navigation device and a navigation method. The navigation method includes a satellite signal receiving module of the navigation device for receiving a positioning signal, a control unit of the navigation device for controlling a display module to display a navigation map on a map region according to the positioning signal, and the control unit of the navigation device for controlling a prompt region to present prompt information with different light effects according to traffic information. The prompt region is located outside the map region. Therefore, it is unnecessary for the user to further pay too much cognitive attention on understanding or referring to the navigation images and instructions, so the driving safety can be ensured. |
| US09551586B2 |
System and method for providing contextual information for a location
A contextual description of the arrival location can be determined based on individual or combined attributes, which include (i) a text-based identifier of one or more of the multiple places, and (ii) a spatial relationship as between one or more of the places, or as between the multiple places and the arrival location. The contextual description can be provided for a navigation interface of a computing device used by the user. |
| US09551585B2 |
Vehicle assistance device
A fuel supply prompting method obtains a remaining fuel level of a vehicle from a detection unit, determines a fuel economy of the vehicle, and determines an available moving distance of the vehicle that the remaining fuel level can sustain according to the fuel economy of the vehicle. The method recalls a navigation system to determine a distance of a route from a current position of the vehicle to a destination. The method compares the available moving distance with the distance of the route from the current position of the vehicle to the destination, to determine whether the vehicle can reach the destination without refueling. The method further generates a first prompt when the vehicle cannot reach the destination without refueling. And a related vehicle assistance device is also provided. |
| US09551582B2 |
Mobile communication device
A mobile communications device comprising a location sensing system, producing a location output; a memory, storing a set of locations and associated events; a telecommunications device, communicating event and location information between a remote system and said memory; and a processor, processing said location output in conjunction with said stored locations and associated events in said memory, to determine a priority thereof. |
| US09551578B1 |
Systems and methods for a ring laser gyroscope with electrically isolated dither motor
Systems and methods for a ring laser gyroscope with electrically isolated dither motor are provided. In one embodiment, a ring laser gyroscope, the gyroscope comprises: a laser block comprising a discharge gas filled chamber ring, a cathode, an anode and at least one other electrode; a dither motor mechanically coupled to the laser block and to a sensor chassis, wherein the laser block is secured to the sensor chassis by the dither motor; and an electrical isolator positioned between the dither motor and the laser block, wherein the electrical isolator electrically isolates the dither motor from the sensor chassis. |
| US09551577B2 |
Gyroscope structure and gyroscope
A gyroscope structure with a specific arrangement of drive and sense structures and coupling spring structures, which allows orthogonally directed motions of larger scale drive and sense structures in a very limited surface area. |
| US09551568B2 |
Prediction of a focal plane with progressive through-focus scans
A method for operating a scanning microscope system. The optimal number of required through-focus scans, that is required to predict the position of a focal plane of the objective with respect to the object to produce the image with minimized blur, is not pre-determined but rather defined iteratively in real-time, contemporaneously with conducting the sample scanning operation itself. |
| US09551567B2 |
Reducing noise in spectral data from polishing substrates
Among other things, a machine based method includes representing a plurality of spectra reflected from one or more substrates at a plurality of different positions on the one or more substrates in the form of a first matrix; decomposing, by one or more computers, the first matrix into products of at least two component matrixes of a first set of component matrixes; reducing dimensions of each of the at least two component matrixes to produce a second set of component matrixes containing the at least two matrixes with reduced dimensions; and generating, by the one or more computers, a second matrix by taking a product of the matrixes of the second set of component matrixes. |
| US09551565B2 |
Method and system for optical coherence tomography including obtaining at least two two-dimensional images of an object in three-dimensional space
A method and corresponding system for optical coherence tomography includes optical coherence tomography equipment that acquires at least two two-dimensional initial images of an object in planes of the object that are spaced apart from one another, in particular running parallel to one another, wherein the initial images each include a plurality of initial image values. In order to assure an examination of the object in the case of medical applications that is as reliable as possible, an interpolation of the initial image values of the at least two two-dimensional initial images is performed in three-dimensional space, wherein interpolation values are obtained that form a two-dimensional final image. |
| US09551564B2 |
Optical coherence tomography apparatus and optical coherence tomography method
An OCT apparatus includes a wavelength selector provided on an optical path between a light source unit and a pair of optical detection units, and having a wavelength selectivity with equal wavenumber intervals. A differential detection unit detects a differential between two interference lights detected by the two optical detection units, and an information acquisition unit obtains peak values in the temporal waveform of the intensity of the interference lights and acquires information about an object on the basis of the obtained peak values. |
| US09551562B2 |
Method and device for determining the absolute position of a movable body
In a method for determining absolute position of a mobile element in reference to two magneto-sensitive sensors, having a source of a magnetic field fastened to the element, a first sensor signal and a second sensor signal are measured with one magneto-sensitive sensor each. An amplitude ratio of the respective sensor signals and the off-set values about the respective zero point of the sensor signals are determined from the minimum and maximum values of the sensor signals, and from these values, scaled sensor signals are calculated that form a sum signal and a difference signal, which are scaled, with the determination of the minimum and the maximum values occurring by a relative movement of the element over a full range of motion, and an absolute position is calculated via the scaled sum signal and the scaled difference signal. |
| US09551558B2 |
Articulated arm
An articulated arm CMM comprises a plurality of transfer members, a plurality of articulation members connecting at least two transfer members to each other, a coordinate acquisition member at a distal end, and a base at a proximal end. At least two of the articulation members can include at least one encoder and the at least two encoders can both be enclosed within a single monoblock housing. |
| US09551555B2 |
Projectile
Embodiments of a projectile are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a projectile includes a substantially solid core of a material, and two or more petals attached to the core. The two or more petals can be formed from the same material used to form the core and can include a trocar tip. A cavity can be bound by the core and inner surfaces of the plurality of petals. |
| US09551545B1 |
Pivot axis pin fixtures for rifle receivers
A pivot-axis, pin arrangement for rifle receivers can serve as a trigger or hammer pin therefor. A lower housing has a pair of sidewalls defining a gap and with a pair of bores spaced across the gap. The outer side of one sidewall has a slightly recessed channel which is elongated between spaced ends, at least one of which is rounded and centered on the axes of the spaced bores. The pivot axis pin has a cylindrical shaft and a T-slot head style head. The head has one portion forming an annular ring while the remaining portion is elongated to an end. In use, the pin is inserted through the bores, and is ‘simply supported’ by the ends thereof in the bores therefor. The head of the pin locks against rotation merely by settling in into at least one rounded end of the recessed channel. |
| US09551542B2 |
Firearm configuration for reducing recoil
Disclosed is a firearm configuration for a handgun. The firearm configuration is designed to reduce the recoil forces encountered by a user upon firing the weapon. Recoil forces are reduced by lowering the firearm's center of mass and by aligning a recoiling mass with the user's arm and trigger finger. The various detail of the present disclosure, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter. |
| US09551539B2 |
Heat exchanger and manufacturing method thereof
A heat exchanger which may be continuously mass-produced by press-fitting heat exchange fins into refrigerant tubes and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method includes processing a metal sheet into a plurality of rows of heat exchange fins, transferring the plurality of rows of heat exchange fins through a transfer apparatus, dividing the plurality of rows of heat exchange fins into heat exchange fins in odd-numbered rows and heat exchange fins in even-numbered rows and integrating the heat exchange fins in odd-numbered rows and even-numbered rows through integration apparatuses, vertically standing and aligning the heat exchange fins in odd-numbered rows and even-numbered rows, separating the heat exchange fins in odd-numbered rows and even-numbered rows into a number of heat exchange fins, which may be simultaneously press-fitted into refrigerant tubes, through separation apparatuses, and press-fitting the separated heat exchange fins into the refrigerant tubes. |
| US09551538B2 |
Sheet-type heat pipe and mobile terminal using the same
Provided is a sheet-type heat pipe that has a sufficient heat transport capability and can be effortlessly installed in a thin chassis. The sheet-type heat pipe is made of a sealed container having a thickness of not larger than 0.5 mm. This container is formed by stacking and diffusion-joining together etched sheet bodies. Particularly, etching is performed on one side surface of each of the sheet bodies such that fine concavities and convexities can be formed on the inner surface of the container and the sheet-type heat pipe with a sufficient heat transport capability can thus be obtained even when the thickness of the container is not larger than 0.5 mm. More particularly, since the thickness of the container is formed to not larger than 0.5 mm, the sheet-type heat pipe can be effortlessly installed in a thin chassis such as that of a mobile terminal. |
| US09551533B2 |
Heat exchanger unit
A heat exchanger unit includes a heat exchanger main body in which a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger are arranged in series relative to a refrigerant flowing direction and an air flowing direction. The heat exchanger main body includes on one side thereof an external connection portion configured to supply at least refrigerant and on the other side thereof a communicating portion configured to connect (allowing fluid communication between) the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger. A bypass flow path extends from the one side to the other side of the heat exchanger main body, and is configured to bypass the first heat exchanger. At least one of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger includes a pair of tank sections disposed at an interval, and a plurality of first heat transfer tubes configured to connect the pair of tank sections. |
| US09551532B2 |
Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and method
A mechanical draft cooling tower employs air cooled condenser modules and operates by mechanical draft to exchange heat between atmospheric air and steam. The cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser with heat exchange deltas having tube bundles that are manufactured and assembled prior to being shipped to the tower site. |
| US09551522B2 |
Self-cooling compositions, systems and methods
Self-cooling compositions and systems adapted to rapidly chill a substance in a compact container are provided. In some implementations, the composition comprises an aqueous solution and solid chemical reactants, wherein at least one solid chemical reactant is selected independently from the group consisting of NH4NO3, urea, and mixtures thereof; and a second solid chemical reactant is selected independently from the group consisting of NH4Cl, calcium sulfate, borax, phosphates, MgCl2, carrageenan, and mixtures thereof. The self-cooling compositions and systems can have a wide range of applications such as cooling comestibles or medical assay kits. |
| US09551518B2 |
Automotive air conditioner and expansion valve
A first expansion valve is provided in a first refrigerant circulation passage through which the refrigerant discharged from a compressor is able to circulate by passing sequentially through an external heat exchanger and an evaporator and returning to the compressor. A second expansion valve is provided in a second refrigerant circulation passage through which the refrigerant discharged from the compressor is able to circulate by passing sequentially through an auxiliary condenser and the external heat exchanger and returning to the compressor. The second expansion valve regulates the valve opening degree such that the refrigerant state at an inlet side of the compressor during a heating operation is in a range where the dryness of refrigerant is greater than or equal to 0.9 and the superheat of refrigerant is less than or equal to 5° C. |
| US09551517B2 |
Refrigeration cycle apparatus
A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a controller configured to control opening and closing of a solenoid valve and that of a solenoid valve depending on any of a time when a compressor is activated, a time when the compressor is in normal operation, a time when a temperature of a motor of the compressor rises in the normal operation, and a time when the compressor stopped due to low-pressure cutoff is activated. |
| US09551509B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing strapsand structural members to roofs
A number of apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing straps and structural members to roofs are disclosed. |
| US09551507B2 |
Process for producing an element for absorbing solar radiation for a thermal concentrating solar power plant
A solar radiation absorber element for a thermal concentrating solar power plant is achieved by forming a selective coating on an outer surface of a substrate made from stainless steel, chosen from stainless steels presenting an aluminum content of more than 0.5% by weight. Formation of the selective coating includes a surface treatment step of the substrate, by polishing, and a heat treatment step of the substrate, in an oxidizing atmosphere, in a temperature range included between 550° C. and 650° C. The heat treatment in particular enables at least one intrinsically selective superficial thin layer to be formed on the outer surface of the substrate. |
| US09551502B2 |
Hybrid ventilation apparatus capable of both natural and forced ventilation
Disclosed herein is a hybrid ventilation apparatus capable of both natural and forced ventilation. In the case of a natural ventilation mode, a worm gear is rotated in a normal direction by drive force of a drive unit under control of a control unit so that a pressing member engages with a rotation guide protrusion and rotates a damper, thus opening a flow passage, and then the worm gear is reversely rotated by drive force of the drive unit to return the pressing member to its original position, thus allowing a user to rotate a roller upwards and downwards and rotate the damper so that the degree of opening of the flow passage can be adjusted. Thereby, rapid inflow of outdoor air can be blocked, and a cold graft phenomenon, in which the temperature of indoor air rapidly drops, can be prevented. |
| US09551501B2 |
Multi-mode auto changeover system
An auto changeover mechanism for a thermostat. A heat and cool mode auto changeover with single or crossed setpoints may be an approach for doing a single setpoint auto changeover, an approach that can handle auto changeover with separate heat and cool setpoints that do not require the cool setpoint to always be higher than the heat setpoint, and also an approach that does not necessarily require a dead band between the setpoints. A hysteresis may be associated with switching to the other mode. The thermostat having the auto changeover mechanism may have a display of a mode that automatically changes between heat and cool. |
| US09551495B2 |
HVAC system grading systems and methods
A first tracking module increments a first period of time when a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system of a building is ON during a predetermined period of time. A second tracking module increments a second period of time when, during the predetermined period of time: (i) the HVAC system is ON and (ii) a split temperature of the HVAC system is outside of a temperature range of the HVAC system. A grade determination module determines a grade of the HVAC system for the predetermined period of time based on both the first period of time and the second period of time. A reporting module generates a displayable report for the HVAC system for the predetermined period of time. The report includes the grade of the HVAC system for the predetermined period of time. |
| US09551492B2 |
Gas turbine engine system and an associated method thereof
A gas turbine engine system includes a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine. The combustor is coupled to the compressor and disposed downstream of the compressor. The combustor includes a secondary combustor section coupled to a primary combustor section and disposed downstream of the primary combustor section. The combustor also includes a transition nozzle coupled to the secondary combustor section and disposed downstream of the secondary combustor section. The combustor further includes an injector coupled to the secondary combustor section, for injecting an air-fuel mixture to the secondary combustor section. The turbine is coupled to the combustor and disposed downstream of the transition nozzle; wherein the transition nozzle is oriented substantially tangential to the turbine. |
| US09551485B2 |
Method for controlling NOx concentration in exhaust gas in combustion facility using pulverized coal
A method for controlling an NOx concentration in an exhaust gas in a combustion facility by: measuring a reaction velocity ki of each of a plurality of chars, each corresponding to a plurality of types of pulverized coals; determining a relationship between the NOx concentration in the exhaust gas and the reaction velocity ki for each of the chars; (iii) blending the plurality of the types of the pulverized coal, wherein a blending ratio of the plurality of the types of the pulverized coal is determined by using, as an index, a reaction velocity kblend of the char of the blended pulverized coal, which corresponds to a target NOx concentration or below, on the basis of the relationship; and supplying the blended pulverized coal to the combustion facility as the fuel of the combustion facility. |
| US09551484B2 |
Electric lamp with pin safety arrangement
An electric lamp comprises a lighting module, a pin comprising an electric contact for powering the lighting module, and an insulating sleeve surrounding the pin and movable along the pin between a covering position and an uncovering position. Further, the sleeve covers the electric contact of the pin when in the covering position, and is retractable against the action of a biasing means to the uncovering position, in which the sleeve uncovers at least a portion of said electric contact of the pin. |
| US09551480B2 |
Tubular LED lamp with flexible circuit board
There is herein described an LED lamp suitable for replacing conventional fluorescent lamps. The LED lamp has a tubular body and a flexible circuit board as compared to the rigid circuit boards used in other similar lamps. The flexible circuit board has a plurality of LEDs, electric circuitry for powering the LEDs, and a curvature that is maintained by a retention means. The curvature of the flexible circuit board substantially corresponds to the curvature of the tubular body which places the LEDs further away from the front surface of the lamp thereby allowing for improved diffusion and light distribution. |
| US09551477B2 |
More than one level(s) LED bulb has multiple features
An LED bulb has more than one movable level that can change position to avoid blocking or interference with heat dissipation, light emission or projection, or control signal transmission. The LED bulb offers nearby and far away illumination or any combination of other light effects, image projection, or digital data image display, and may function in response to a power failure remote control or control by an infrared controller, Bluetooth controller, WiFi, Internet, or app software control, or a motion sensor. |
| US09551476B2 |
Light flux controlling member and light emitting device
A luminous flux control member (100) has: a light input region (110), to which light having been outputted from a light emitting element (210) is inputted; and a light output region (150), from which the light having been inputted from the light input region (110) is outputted. The input region (110) has: a refracting section (120); a reflection fresnel lens section (130), which is positioned outside of the refracting section (120); and a reflecting surface (140), which is positioned outside of the reflection fresnel lens section (130). The reflecting surface (140) reflects, toward the light output region (150), the light which has been inputted to the reflection fresnel lens section (130), and which has not been reflected (the light leaked from the reflection fresnel lens section (130)). |
| US09551474B2 |
Wavelength conversion member, light source, and vehicle head lamp
A wavelength conversion member includes: a heat conducting layer; a sapphire substrate having a third surface directly contact with a second surface of the heat conducting layer and the fourth surface opposite to the third surface; and a phosphor layer having a fifth surface directly contact with the fourth surface and a sixth surface opposite to the fifth surface, the phosphor layer including phosphor. At least one of an area of a first surface and an area of the second surface of the heat conducting layer is at least 2800 times as large as an area of the sixth surface of the phosphor layer. At least one of an area of the third surface and an area of the fourth surface of the sapphire substrate is at least two times as large as the area of the sixth surface of the phosphor layer. |
| US09551471B2 |
Lighting system having grids
The invention provides a lighting system (1) comprising at least 16 lighting units (100) arranged in a grid (2) with in at least one direction center-to-center distances (d) between nearest neighbor lighting units (100) in the range of 4-16 mm, wherein each lighting unit (100) comprises a light source (110) and an optical element (20) configured to control a beam shape of light (101) generated by the light source (110), wherein each lighting unit (100) is conjured to generate said light (101) having a luminous flux of at least 100 lm and wherein the lighting system comprises as one luminous surface a plurality of grids (2), wherein between two nearest neighbor grids (2) an intermediate region (300) without a lighting unit (100) is configured, and with in at least one direction a shortest distance (d3) between nearest neighbor grids (2) of at least 35 mm. |
| US09551464B2 |
Low profile LED lamp bulb
A low profile LED lamp with high efficient heat dissipation is disclosed. Each of the lead frame unit has a left top metal section, left middle metal section, right top metal section, and a top-down tapered metal section. The top-down tapered metal section is bent inwards to form a lead frame bottom cup which is suitable for fitting in the low profile LED lamp. |
| US09551463B2 |
Retrofit LED lighting system
A retrofit LED lighting system with a combination of a directional downlight component and an indirect uplight component is provided. The system comprises light emitting diodes arranged so as to replicate the function of a legacy light source in a transparent or translucent fixture housing. The LED lamp includes upwards facing LEDs emitting light upwards, and a translucent stem covering the uplight LEDs to allow the light from the LEDs to pass through it. Advantageously, the LED lamp with uplight component and a transparent/translucent stem allows the light to be directed upwards and hence, avoids having a sharp cut-off of light appearing in the middle of the reflector fixture and also avoids a lack of uplight shone on the ceiling. |
| US09551461B2 |
CNG/LNG filling station
A method and apparatus for a natural gas filling station comprising a dispenser; a structure covering the dispenser and having a canopy top; at least one tank disposed on the canopy top, the tank having at least one gas therein comprising CNG or LNG; and at least one line between the tank and the dispenser for communicating the gas between the tank and the dispenser. |
| US09551459B2 |
Multifunctional ultraportable support
Ultraportable support (A, B, B′, C, D, E), comprising at least two feet (2) attached by means of hinges (3) allowing rotation of said feet (2), a locking system (5) of the hinges (3) allowing to maintain the feet (2) into different angular positions, the support further comprises at least two straps (4) whose width is substantially constant over the entire length, each of the straps (4) being attached to the two opposed feet (2) at a location of the foot distant from the hinges (3). |
| US09551458B2 |
Pivot bearing unit comprising a braking device
A pivot bearing unit (18), having a pneumatic braking device (21) with a first and second bearing part (22, 23), which are embodied as rotatable relative to one another, wherein the braking device (21) is activatable by means of compressed air (36) via a compressed air supply line (10). The braking device (21) is provided with a brake hose (1), embedded in a bearing plate (14), in the first bearing part (22), and the brake hose (1) expands as a result of subjection to compressed air (36) with a motion (8) in the direction of a free end (16) and, via an axially movable switching ring (2), exerts a force (17) on at least one brake block (6) of the second bearing part (23), for transmitting a braking moment (15) between the first and second bearing parts (22, 23). |
| US09551456B2 |
Belleville washer nut plate
An apparatus includes a nut plate with a plurality of retention tabs integrally attached to the nut plate. A spring assembly is contained with the plurality of retention tabs. The apparatus also includes a nut retained by the retention tabs. |
| US09551449B2 |
Method for creating a seal between pipe liners
A method of providing a seal between pipe liners in a pipe, or at the juncture between a main and lateral pipe is provided. A first liner, which has been impregnated or otherwise coated with a resinous material capable of curing and hardening, is positioned in a pipe about an area in need of repair. A second liner, also including the resinous material, is place in the same pipe, with a portion of the second liner overlapping a portion of the first liner. A sealing member, such as a hydrophilic or hydrophobic band or material, is placed between the two liners at the overlap to seal the connection of the two liners. |
| US09551448B2 |
Coupling designed for pressure-relieved coupling
This invention relates to a coupling comprising a male part and a female part (7, 9), each having a ducting system (39) for the transmission of fluid (F) during the use of the coupling (1, 1′, 2), at least a front portion (13) comprising a main valve member (19) designed to prevent the fluid (F) from leaving the ducting system (39) when the coupling (1, 1′, 2) is uncoupled. An operating member (5) is connected to a pilot valve member (41, 63, 63″, 64) for controlling the flow of fluid (F) to and for pressurizing a valve chamber (45, 45″) in which a pressure relief valve member (33, 33′, 35, 35″) is designed to move into a position in which the ducting system (39) is opened or throttled. |
| US09551447B2 |
Connector for connecting to a tube
A connector having a body 1 with a central throughway in which a tube T is received. A collet 30 within the body has a plurality of flexible legs 32 arranged to grip the tube T if a force is applied to withdraw the tube. The connector further comprises at least one first tooth 14, the first tooth having a gripping edge in a plane angled to a plane perpendicular to the main axis of the connector, and being mountable with respect to the body so as to be non-rotatable about the main axis X. |
| US09551443B2 |
Engine fluid line with flexible joint
A vehicle fluid line for transporting high and low pressure fluids of an engine includes a rigid pipe having opposing ends configured to fixedly couple with the engine. An adjustable joint divides a length of the rigid tube into first and second segments. The adjustable joint has a cylindrical housing coupled with the first segment and having an inner diameter. A stop feature protrudes from an outer diameter of the second segment and interfaces with the cylindrical housing to prevent disengagement of the second segment from the housing. An elastomeric grommet is seated between the inner and outer diameters and is configured to maintain a fluid seal that allows the second segment to rotate axially, pivot radially, and slide longitudinally within the cylindrical housing. |
| US09551442B2 |
Vehicle plastic intercooler pipe with low vibration characteristics
An intercooler pipe for a vehicle may include an inlet which is positioned at an upper portion of the intercooler pipe; an upper bellows portion which forms an upper bellows body that protrudes in a rib shape from a surface of a pipe body extended in a direction toward the inlet; an outlet which is positioned at a lower portion of the intercooler pipe; a lower bellows portion which forms a lower bellows body that protrudes in a rib shape from a surface of the pipe body extended in a direction toward the outlet; and an intermediate portion which has the pipe body bent downward from the upper bellows portion and connected to the lower bellows portion, wherein a thickness of the pipe body of the intermediate portion is greater than a thickness of the upper bellows body and a thickness of the lower bellows body. |
| US09551441B2 |
Multilayer pipe with polyamide layer
A pipe or pipeline for use in the oil and gas industry for conveying lines, collection pipelines and transport pipelines with reduced operating risk and increased lifetime is provided. The pipe contains: a) an external reinforcement layer and b) an internal liner which comprises securely bonded to one another: I) a layer made of a thermoplastic molding composition selected from a polyolefin molding composition and a fluoropolymer molding composition and II) a layer made of a polyamide molding composition, wherein not only the polyamide molding composition but also the molding composition of the layer according to I) in essence comprises no blend component which is composed of another polymer and which has disperse distribution in the molding composition. |
| US09551439B2 |
Wire management article
A wire management article includes a base sheet and a plurality of wire management elements. The base sheet has a major surface from which the wire management elements project. The wire management elements define a plurality of channels. Each channel is configured to retain at least one wire. The wire management article may include a cover sheet releasably attached to the base sheet. The wire management article may be part of a wire management system. |
| US09551436B2 |
Protective guide for cables and bracket used for the protective guide
A protective guide internally holds long members including at least one of flexible cable and duct to move in harmonization with the movement needed by the long members. The guide includes a flexible long plate-shaped base made of a synthetic resin and having a longitudinal direction, flexible sectioning members made of a synthetic resin, and two brackets. The sectioning members uprise from ends of the base, spaced apart from each other by gaps in the longitudinal direction, the ends facing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and cooperatively define a space for accommodating the long members along the base. The brackets detachably connect ends of the base to fixed and movable members of a machine installing the guide. Each bracket has a first engaging means detachably engaging the bracket with the gaps and a second engaging means detachably connecting the bracket to the fixed or movable member. |
| US09551425B2 |
Valve with stop mechanism
In the specification and drawings, a valve is described and shown having a first and second valve seat carrier, a valve seat associated with each valve seat carrier, and a valve ball between the valve seats. The valve further includes a stop mechanism operatively connected to at least a first valve seat, the stop mechanism limiting travel of the first valve seat towards the valve ball such that the valve ball may be push away from a sealing engagement with the first valve seat. |
| US09551423B2 |
Butterfly valves
A lightweight butterfly valve having a disk maintained in a fixed position on a compound shaft through an interlocking relation ship between each of the individual shafts of the compound shaft and the disk as the disk is moveable between an open or closed position with the butterfly valve may having other features such as an electric drive to quickly rotate the compound shaft to provide for rapid opening and closing the butterfly valve, a disk position indicator and a shaft stop to prevent the disk from being driven past a full open condition. |
| US09551422B2 |
Gasket
Gaskets for sealing two mating surfaces are described. The gaskets have an outer portion including a core between two sealing layers and an inner portion made of a deformable material and located in an aperature in the outer portion. The thickness of the inner portion is greater than the thickness of the outer portion. The inner portion may include a chemical treatment agent that can provide chemical protection to the mating surfaces. Methods of producing the gaskets and methods of using the gaskets for sealing joints, including corroded joints, are also described. |
| US09551421B2 |
Sliding member and process for producing the same
Object: To provide a sliding member with a low friction coefficient in which, when fine dents are formed in a surface of the sliding member by dimpling using a laser, no hard raised portions are generated, and which does not damage a mating member; and to provide a process for producing the sliding member.Solution Means: A sliding member comprising a polyamide resin and 10 to 50 wt % of a fibrous filler selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, aramid fibers, and whiskers, and having fine dents formed in a sliding surface thereof by dimpling using a laser; and a process for producing a sliding member comprising adding 10 to 50 wt % of a fibrous filler selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, aramid fibers, and whiskers to a polyamide resin, and forming fine dents in a sliding surface of the sliding member by dimpling using a laser. |
| US09551418B1 |
System and method for reducing engine flywheel power reduction while protecting drivetrain components
Methods and systems are disclosed for reducing engine flywheel power reduction of an engine while protecting a drivetrain. The method includes monitoring transmission gear selection; determining reduction in flywheel power to protect the drivetrain; and monitoring engine power consumption by other engine power loads. When other engine power loads consume less power than the reduction in flywheel power to protect the drivetrain, the method includes reducing flywheel power by the power difference. When other engine power loads consume the same or more power than the reduction in flywheel power to protect the drivetrain, the method includes not reducing the flywheel power. Engine power can be consumed by both on-vehicle and off-vehicle power loads. Engine power can be consumed by an electric generator and/or a plurality of inverters, and their power consumption can be monitored. Information and commands can be communicated over a controller area network (CAN) bus. |
| US09551417B2 |
Gearbox for a motor vehicle
Described herein is a gearbox for a motor vehicle including a plurality of forward gear ratios and a reverse gear ratio, the gearbox further including: a control device (configured for controlling the selection and the engagement of said forward gear ratios and of said reverse gear ratio; and a plurality of engagement devices that can be controlled by means of said control device for engaging the forward gear ratios or reverse gear ratio (RM) of the gearbox that are operatively associated to said devices. The gearbox includes a locking device, which is electrically controlled and configured for preventing actuation of the engagement device associated to a predetermined forward gear ratio, said locking device being configured for being actuated above a threshold speed of the motor vehicle on which said gearbox is installed. |
| US09551415B2 |
Output torque control method
Readings of multiple sensors are utilized to estimate transmission output, which is used as a feedback signal to control the torque capacity of a transmission clutch. Some sensor readings, such as transmission output speed, are used to compute an input vector. Then, a current state vector is computed as a linear function of the previous state vector and the input vector. One of the values in the state vector is shaft twist, which is proportional to transmission output torque. Various other sensor readings, including wheel speed, are used to correct for noise. Wheel speed signals are received with a delay. To accommodate this delay, the state vector is expanded to include estimates of wheel speed at various past points in time. An accelerometer reading is used at very low speeds at which the wheel speed sensor and transmission output speed sensor are unreliable. |
| US09551407B2 |
Transmission
The invention concerns a transmission mounted in a housing between a turbine and a generator on top of a tower of a wind turbine, comprising a gearbox and in the gearbox a main gear mounted on a main gear shaft and a pinion that engages a set of gear teeth of the main gear. The pinion is mounted on a pinion shaft and the pinion shaft is coupled to a hydraulic pump mounted on the gearbox, a hydraulic motor drives the generator. In accordance with the invention the main gear shaft and the rotor shaft together form a common shaft and a main gear shaft bearing is mounted between the common shaft and the gearbox and at least two tension bars prevent the rotation of the gearbox and leave the gearbox free to move in linear directions. |
| US09551404B2 |
Continuously variable transmission and an infinitely variable transmission variator drive
A transmission having a variator drive capable of being placed in a continuously variable operating mode or an infinitely variable operating mode, capable of having a wide ratio range, and capable of integrating a clutching capability within the transmission. The variable transmissions can be operated in at least two different operating modes, depending on an engagement status of the clutches therein. Methods of running the variable transmissions and drivelines that incorporate such variable transmissions are provided. |
| US09551401B2 |
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) includes an input arrangement associated with an input shaft and an output arrangement associated with an output shaft. An input sprocket and an output sprocket are connected via a chain. An input cone member is connected to the input shaft, disposed within a central opening of the input sprocket, and frictionally engages an inner periphery of the input sprocket such that rotation of the input cone causes the input sprocket to rotate. An output cone member is connected to the output shaft, disposed within a central opening of the output sprocket, and frictionally engages an inner periphery of the output sprocket such that rotation of the output sprocket causes rotation of the output cone member. |
| US09551399B2 |
Cable guiding and protecting chain
A cable guiding-protecting chain comprises a plurality of chain members connected in series. Each chain member comprises two connection plates which face each other and are spaced apart from each other and a first link plate and a second link plate which each connect the two connection plates. The two connection plates, the first link plate and the second link plate cooperate to define a passing space penetrating from the front to the rear. Each connection plate has an inner link portion at a front segment thereof, an outer link portion at a rear segment thereof and an outer step portion. The outer link portion has a rear end edge which is arcuate in shape and a thinned portion which is close to the rear end edge and is thinned in thickness at a side adjacent to the passing space. |
| US09551393B2 |
Rotorcraft vibration isolation systems
A rotorcraft vibration isolation system includes a plurality of liquid inertia vibration elimination (LIVE) units mounted on a first rotorcraft surface, an accumulator mounted on a second rotorcraft surface at a location that is remote from locations of the plurality of LIVE units, and a fluid passage to connect the accumulator to the plurality of LIVE units in parallel. The fluid passage has sufficient length to traverse between the location of the accumulator and each location of each LIVE unit. During rotorcraft operation, the second rotorcraft surface experiences lesser periodic vibration than the first rotorcraft surface. |
| US09551385B2 |
Mixer drum driving device with an auxiliary hydraulic pump to rotate a mixer drum
A mixer drum driving device includes a mixer drum, a hydraulic motor, a hydraulic pump, an auxiliary hydraulic pump for rotating the mixer drum for mixing by supplying pressure oil to the hydraulic motor independently of the hydraulic pump, and a direct-current brush motor for driving and rotating the auxiliary hydraulic pump. The auxiliary hydraulic pump is driven and rotated by the direct-current brush motor when the engine stops during the rotation of the mixer drum for mixing. |
| US09551382B2 |
Fixed type constant velocity universal joint
Provided is a fixed type constant velocity universal joint, in which: each of first track groove portions positioned on an interior side of an outer joint member includes an arc part having a curvature center that is positioned without being offset in an axial direction with respect to a joint center; the first track groove portions are inclined in a peripheral direction with respect to a joint axial line (N-N) and adjacent to each other in the peripheral direction with their inclination directions opposite to each other; each of second track groove portions positioned on an opening side is formed into a different shape from a shape of the each of the first track groove portions so as to increase an effective track length at a maximum operating angle; the each of the first track groove portions and the each of the second track groove portions are connected to each other at a position on the opening side with respect to the joint center; each of track grooves of an inner joint member is formed so as to be mirror-image symmetrical with corresponding one of paired track grooves of the outer joint member with respect to a plane including the joint center and being perpendicular to the joint axial line at an operating angle of 0°; and an axial clearance between the inner joint member and a cage is set to be larger than an axial clearance corresponding to a clearance between each of balls and each of the track grooves. |
| US09551380B2 |
Rigid flange coupling and associated internal connection assembly
This invention concerns a partially discontinuous inner sleeve for use in a rigid flange coupling. The partially discontinuous sleeve has an internal cylindrical passage for, in use, receiving an end of a shaft. The partially discontinuous sleeve further has at least two partial discontinuities along the length of the sleeve in the form of two discrete axial slits in the sleeve. These slits are displaced from each other to form a connecting formation between them. The invention further concerns an internal connection assembly including the partially discontinuous in the sleeve, and a rigid flange coupling including such internal connection assembly. |
| US09551378B2 |
Rolling bearing with means for angularly adjusting of the inner ring relative to the outer ring
A rolling bearing assembly comprising an inner ring, an outer ring, and at least one row of rolling elements located between raceways provided on each of the inner and outer rings. The rolling bearing assembly comprises an angular adjustment feature for angularly adjusting the inner ring relative to the outer ring, wherein the adjustment feature comprises at least one angular indexing finger extending radially from one of the inner ring and the outer ring towards the other of the inner ring and the outer ring and an arc-shaped stop for the angular indexing finger mounted on the other of the inner ring and the outer ring. |
| US09551377B2 |
Crankshaft or connecting-rod bearing assembly of an internal combustion engine
A crankshaft or connecting-rod bearing assembly of an internal combustion engine includes a bearing journal configured to function as a bearing inner ring, and a bearing outer ring surrounds the bearing journal. At least one row of rolling elements is disposed between the bearing journal and the bearing outer ring, the rolling elements are held by a cage, and the cage includes at least two cage segments, each of which extends around a circumferential section of the bearing journal. Furthermore, the at least two cage segments are connected to each other in a materially-bonded manner at at least one joint lying in the circumferential direction. |
| US09551371B2 |
Load floor screw plate (LFSP) used to distribute hinge and bracket loads to the load floor panels
A screw plate panel arrangement for the connection of articles, such as hinges, to a moveable panel. The screw plate is connected to the panel in a single one step molding process that mechanically fastens and imbeds the screw plate into the finished panel. |
| US09551369B2 |
Unit fixing insulation to a wall
The object of the invention is a unit fixing insulation to the wall intended both for styrofoam insulation as well as for mineral wool insulation. A unit fixing insulation to a wall, according to the invention, is formed with the locating sleeve which is ended at one end with an expansion zone, and with a circular plate at the other end, whereas the locating sleeve houses an expansion element, preferably in the form of a screw. A unit characterized in that the expansion element has a head embedded permanently in the sleeve with an outer thread and a polygonal hole is provided within the sleeve, and the locating sleeve has a diameter with gradation, wherein a larger diameter is from the inlet side. Length of the locating sleeve from the step to its end is equal to or larger than the length U of the expansion element from the point of being connected to the sleeve to its end, whereas a larger inner diameter of a locating sleeve is larger than the outer diameter of the sleeve fixedly joined to an expansion element. The length of a larger inner diameter of the locating sleeve is equal to or longer than the length K0 of the sleeve fixedly joined to an expansion element. |
| US09551368B2 |
Spooling machine
Spooling machine including two side frames spaced at a horizontal distance by a telescopic spacer beam, each frame having a pintle on supports for bearing a drum for cable pipe or hose, the telescopic spacer beam including at least one outer tube and at least one inner tube, which are slidably and telescopically one inside the other, and a locking device positioned between the outer tube and the inner tube for locking the outer and inner tube in adjustable position. The locking device includes a split part of the inner tube extending over a part of the length of the inner tube and dividing the inner tube into sections, and a force element for creating a swelling force on the split part of the inner tube to press the sections against the inner surface of the outer tube. |
| US09551360B2 |
Hydraulic accumulator
A hydraulic accumulator, comprising a base body (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 2i) having a first component (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i) and a second component (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i) which are connected to one another by a form fit and/or a material join, is, with the aim of specifying a hydraulic accumulator which, after fabrication without difficulty, exhibits a very reliable seal, a high level of strength, an as far as possible undamaged surface and an as far as possible rotationally symmetrical design in the joining region of the components, characterized in that at least one component (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i) is deformed by a contactless shaping method in such a way that it enters into the form fit and/or material join with the other component (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i). |
| US09551359B2 |
Device for pressure-dependent opening of a suction intake
The invention relates to a device (6) for pressure-dependent opening of a suction intake (10), comprising a suction jet pump (11), comprising a feed line (12), an outlet line (13) and the suction intake (10); a valve body (15), displaceably arranged inside the feed line (12) in the delivery direction (14) of the suction jet pump (11) and having an effective area (16) exposed to the feed pressure of the suction jet pump (11); and a spring element (17), arranged between the feed line (12) and the valve body (15), for applying a force in opposition to the feed pressure inside the feed line (12); wherein the effective area (16) of the valve body (15), and the spring element (17) are designed so that the valve body (15) closes the suction intake (10) so that it is fluid-tight below a predefined pressure inside the feed line (12) and opens said intake when the predefined pressure inside the feed line (12) is exceeded. The invention further relates to a fuel tank, comprising a device (6) for pressure-dependent opening of a suction intake (10). |
| US09551349B2 |
Circulating dielectric oil cooling system for canned bearings and canned electronics
A cooling system for a rotating machine, such as a centrifugal compressor. Specifically, the cooling system may be configured to cool radial and axial magnetic bearings in the rotating machine and the bearing control system that controls said bearings. The cooling system includes canned magnetic radial bearings on each end of the rotor and a canned bearing control system. The canned bearings and canned bearing control system may be filled with a dielectric cooling fluid and in fluid communication with each other via sealed conduits. Accordingly, the radial magnetic bearings and the bearing control system may be entirely immersed in the dielectric cooling fluid to regulate heat generation. An axial magnetic bearing may also be canned and fluidly coupled to the cooling system to immerse the axial magnetic bearing in the dielectric cooling fluid. |
| US09551345B2 |
Axial flow fan
A leading edge of a rotating blade of an impeller is formed in an arc recessed in a direction opposite to a rotating direction of the impeller. An angle where an extended line of the recessed arc of the leading edge meets another extended line of a curve of a side edge is set in an acute angle of 30 to 37 degrees in a front view so that a leading tip of the rotating blade may be projected in the rotating direction. An opening angle of a suction-side slant portion of a venturi casing is set in the range of 12 to 17 degrees and an opening angle of a discharge-side slant portion is set in the range of 30 to 35 degrees. |
| US09551344B2 |
Anti-entrapment and anti-dead head function
In accordance with one aspect, the present invention provides a pumping system for at least one aquatic application. The pumping system includes a pump, a motor coupled to the pump, an interface associated with the pump designed to receive input instructions from a user, and a controller in communication with the motor. The controller determines a blockage condition based on a power consumption value of the motor, and further includes an auto-restart function that is designed to allow the pump to automatically restart after detection of the blockage. |
| US09551343B2 |
Magnetic pump assembly with shaft and axle arrangement
A fluid pump assembly is provided. The pump has a pair of units magnetically coupled to each other. The first unit contains a drive motor and a magnetic assembly. The second unit contains a magnetic assembly and a blade of a propeller/impeller for imparting movement to a fluid. As the first unit is activated by the drive motor, a magnetic flux is created which in turn rotates the magnetic assembly in the second unit, driving the blade. |
| US09551340B2 |
Displacement pump having fluidly connected pressure chambers
A displacement pump with a pot-shaped housing, a rotor which is swivel-mounted about a rotation axis inside the housing, and two blades which are guided in a movable manner insider the rotor, wherein the pot-shaped housing includes an inner peripheral wall which has a sealing portion for tightly adjoining the rotor and a chamber portion for tightly adjoining the blade tips, as well as for dividing the internal space of the housing into chambers. The rotor has two blade receptacles for receiving and guiding the blades, wherein each internal radially extending blade tip restricts a pressure chamber in the respective blade receptacle. Both pressure chambers are fluid-connected to one another via a connection element, wherein the total volume of both pressure chambers and the connection element remains at the same level during a rotation of the rotor, at least while the blade tips are attached to the chamber portion. |
| US09551338B2 |
Pump
A pump for use in low-profile applications comprises a barrel for holding fluid; and a piston that converts a rotational driving force into a longitudinal driving motion within the barrel. The pump provides space saving advantages by reducing the need for external equipment and mechanisms around the pump for providing actuation or moving the actuating mechanism. |
| US09551337B2 |
Electromagnetic pump
An electromagnetic pump including a piston, an electromagnetic portion that moves the piston forward, and a spring that moves the piston backward. The piston including a discharge check valve built in the piston. The piston is formed with a hollow portion that opens in an inner peripheral portion of an end surface of the piston, and a spring receiving surface formed on an outer peripheral portion of the end surface to receive the spring. The discharge check valve is fixed through plastic deformation of the piston by inserting the discharge check valve into the hollow portion from an opening of the piston, and partially pressing a portion of the spring receiving surface of the piston on an inner peripheral side after the insertion to recess the spring receiving surface and elevate an inner peripheral surface of the piston surrounding the hollow portion. |
| US09551332B2 |
Flushing dispensers for delivering a consistent consumer experience
An assembly for flushing a dispenser that internally mixes a first composition and a second composition; dispensers including said assemblies are also provided. |
| US09551329B2 |
Automated dilution for liquid chromatography
Described are a method and system for diluting a sample in a liquid chromatography system. A sample flowing at a first flow rate is combined for a predetermined time with a diluent flowing at a second flow rate to generate a volume of diluted sample. The diluted sample has a dilution ratio determined according to the two flow rates. A portion of the volume is loaded into a sample loop of an injection valve and subsequently injected into a mobile phase flowing to a chromatography column. The method eliminates the need to have a technician available to perform dilutions or to transfer the sample to a remote location for dilution. Advantageously, manufacturing or processing downtime to perform the dilution is not required and the amount of sample flowing to waste is reduced. |
| US09551325B2 |
Wind turbine flange connection
A wind turbine flange connection between a hub and a nacelle of the wind turbine, a wind turbine, a wind turbine hub and a wind turbine nacelle is provided. The hub of the wind turbine comprises a first flange and the nacelle of the wind turbine comprises a second flange. The first flange and the second flange are connected to each other by a number of connection means, to transfer forces between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange comprises a plurality of holes and the second flange comprises a plurality of holes corresponding to the holes in the first flange. Shear pins are arranged in the holes in the flanges to transfer rotational forces between the hub and the nacelle. |
| US09551320B2 |
Asymmetric load control for torsion fatigue reduction in a wind turbine tower
A method and system for reducing a torsional movement and/or a torsional loading of a tower of a wind turbine is disclosed includes generating a tower torsion signal with a detection system and providing the signal to an asymmetric load control assembly. The tower torsion signal may correspond to an actual torsional movement of the tower or a torsional loading of the tower. The asymmetric load control assembly is configured to mitigate an asymmetric load acting on the wind turbine using the tower torsion signal. |
| US09551316B2 |
Device and method for generating power using buoyancy
A power generator may generate power using buoyancy having a fluid column contained by a tank having a sealable drain and a piston having a substantially hollow interior capable of being filled with a fluid. The piston has a sealable outlet, a vent, an inlet, and a lateral cross-section that is smaller than a lateral cross-section of the tank. A rod is connected to the piston and a power generator is connected to the rod. The piston operates from a first position near the top of the fluid column to a second position near the bottom of the fluid column. The piston moves from the first position to the second position as fluid is added to the inlet. The piston moves from the second position to the first position as the fluid is drained from the outlet. |
| US09551306B2 |
Air filtration element
A segmented air filtration element is provided. The segmented air filtration element includes a center tube defining a central axis and an inner passage therein. The center tube includes a plurality of ribs extending along the central axis and spaced apart from one another. A plurality of segmenting surfaces is attached to the center tube in a radial arrangement with respect to the central axis. The plurality of segmenting surfaces is configured to accommodate a plurality of filter media therebetween such that each of the plurality of filter media is selectively replaceable therefrom. |
| US09551299B2 |
Check valve for propulsive engine combustion chamber
A combustion chamber includes an inner wall, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a flow passage between the inner wall and outer wall that permits forward flow and restricts reverse flow. The inner wall has a plurality of effusion holes in fluid communication with the inside of the combustion chamber. The outer wall has a plurality of cooling side holes in fluid communication with a cooling source. The inner wall and the outer wall define a flow passage therebetween that fluidly connects one or more of the cooling side holes with one or more of the effusion holes. The flow passage has a geometric configuration to permit forward flow of gases through the flow passage from the cooling source to the inside of the combustion chamber and to restrict reverse flow of gases through the flow passage from the inside of the combustion chamber to the cooling source. The permitted flow rate is greater than the restricted flow rate. |
| US09551294B2 |
Sliding nozzle flap assembly
Tracks (35), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders (32) journaled in struts (27, 28) fastened to a flap (23) of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt (33) is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface (61) and journal bushings (43, 44) are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides (40, 41) are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts (68) having a tool recess (70) at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt (68) from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (102), thereon engaging a slot in a tab (100) of the bushing (43) to assist in inserting the slider (32) into the beveled ends of the tracks (35, 36), when mounting or replacing a flap. |
| US09551293B2 |
Replaceable thrust generating structures attached to an air vehicle
A replaceable thrust generating structure for an air vehicle, which includes one or more mounts, which are attachable to the air vehicle, and a thrust generating structure attached to each of the one or more mounts, and wherein the thrust generating structure includes an NMSET element. |
| US09551292B2 |
Semi-isothermal compression engines with separate combustors and expanders, and associated systems and methods
Engine systems and associated methods, including systems with semi-isothermal compression devices are disclosed. An engine system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a compressor having a compressor inlet and outlet, a combustor having a combustor inlet coupled to the compressor outlet and further having a combustor outlet, a positive displacement expander having an expander inlet coupled to the combustor outlet, and further having an expander outlet and a work output device. A valve is coupled between the combustor and the expander to regulate a flow of hot combustion products passing from the combustor to the expander, and an exhaust energy recovery device is coupled to the expander outlet to extract energy from the combustion products exiting the expander. |
| US09551291B2 |
Steel piston with fourth land guidance and improved friction characteristics
Steel pistons used in many internal combustion engines are generally composed of a skirt and a crown. The skirt's function is to reduce the lateral and rotational movement of the piston in the cylinder while the engine is in operation. Lateral and rotational frictional forces imparted to a piston during engine operation cause the piston to scrape off the lubricating oil film present on the cylinder wall. The reduced oil film thickness increases piston and cylinder wall wear due to metal to metal contact. The subsequent metal to metal contact produces a phenomenon called scuffing. This disclosure incorporates several design modifications to the piston and results in a significant reduction of the lateral and rotational motion of the piston during engine operation. The reduction of piston motion reduces the amount of oil film removed from the cylinder wall and increases lubrication efficiency. The Increased lubrication efficiency realized reduces frictional wear power loss and scuffing. |
| US09551288B2 |
Method and system for pre-ignition control
Methods and systems are provided for reducing late burn induced cylinder pre-ignition events. Forced entry of residuals from a late burning cylinder into a neighboring cylinder may be detected based on engine block vibrations sensed in a window during an open exhaust valve of the late burning cylinder. In response to the entry of residuals, a pre-ignition mitigating action, such as fuel enrichment or deactivation, is performed in the neighboring cylinder. |
| US09551283B2 |
Systems and methods for a fuel pressure oscillation device for reduction of coherence
A system with a gas turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine includes a first combustor comprising a first fuel nozzle, a second combustor comprising a second fuel nozzle, and a first fuel pressure oscillation system. The first fuel pressure oscillation system includes a first rotary device coupled to a first fuel circuit. The first fuel circuit is disposed along a first fuel passage leading to the first fuel nozzle. The first rotary device is configured to generate a first fuel pressure oscillation through the first fuel nozzle. The gas turbine engine also includes a second fuel pressure oscillation system having a second rotary device coupled to a second fuel circuit. The second fuel circuit is disposed along a second fuel passage leading to the second fuel nozzle, and the second rotary device is configured to generate a second fuel pressure oscillation through the second fuel nozzle. |
| US09551278B2 |
Hydrogen production system and process
Hydrogen production process and apparatus using a combined stream of gas turbine exhaust from a gas turbine and combustion air from forced draft fan as combustion oxidant in a steam reforming furnace. A valve assembly for providing draft air is included to quickly provide additional combustion air to the reformer furnace when the gas turbine unexpectedly shuts down. |
| US09551272B2 |
Power system with heat transfer circuits
A power system including an engine, a first heat transfer circuit, and a second heat transfer circuit. The first heat transfer circuit includes a first heat exchanger that cools a first circuit fluid. The first circuit fluid cools a block and a head of the engine. The second heat transfer circuit includes a second heat exchanger that cools a second circuit fluid. The second circuit fluid cools a lube oil cooler. |
| US09551266B2 |
External exhaust guiding flow chambers for multiple catalyst architecture
A converter housing including a primary housing portion for housing a first converter brick, an intermediate housing portion, and a secondary housing portion for housing a second converter brick. The intermediate housing portion includes an inlet having a first axis and an outlet having a second axis that is angled with respect to the first axis. The first converter brick is disposed within the primary housing portion while the intermediate housing portion defines flow channels that communicate with a downstream end of the first converter brick along an outer surface of the primary housing portion and toward the outlet. The intermediate housing portion includes indented attachment surfaces which engage and hold the primary housing portion. |
| US09551262B1 |
Method and system for particulate filter leakage detection
Methods and systems are provided for determining degradation of a particulate filter in an exhaust conduit. In one example, a method may include diverting exhaust gas to a secondary soot sensor assembly downstream of a first filter, comprising a second filter and determining degradation based on time intervals between subsequent filter regenerations of the second filter in the secondary soot sensor assembly. |
| US09551260B2 |
Deterioration diagnosis device for oxidation catalyst
A deterioration diagnosis device for an oxidation catalyst includes: a multi-gas sensor disposed in an exhaust passage downstream of an oxidation catalyst, the multi-gas sensor including a NO2 sensor unit and a NOX sensor unit, the NO2 sensor unit directly detecting a NO2 concentration in exhaust gas after passing through the oxidation catalyst, and the NOX sensor unit directly detecting a NOX concentration in the exhaust gas; an NO concentration calculation unit configured to calculate an NO concentration in the exhaust gas after passing through the oxidation catalyst based on the NO2 concentration and the NOX concentration; and a deterioration judgment unit configured to determine a deterioration degree of the oxidation catalyst from an evaluation value based on the NO concentration calculated by the NO concentration calculation unit. |
| US09551259B1 |
Method and system for diesel particulate filter diagnostics
Methods and systems are provided for determining degradation of a particulate filter in an exhaust conduit. In one example, a method may include diverting exhaust gas to a secondary soot sensor assembly downstream of a first filter, comprising a filter and determining degradation based on time intervals between subsequent filter regenerations of the second filter in the secondary soot sensor assembly. |
| US09551258B2 |
Control apparatus for optimizing the regeneration of an aftertreatment device
A control apparatus is disclosed for optimizing the regeneration of an aftertreatment device located in an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The control apparatus includes an Electronic Control Unit configured to collect data from a GPS device associated to the vehicle, determine a time period for starting a regeneration of the aftertreatment device on the basis of data collected by the GPS device, and initiate the a regeneration of the aftertreatment device within the time period. |
| US09551255B2 |
Mixing plate as stabilizer for ammonia gas injector
A system for mixing ammonia (reductant) with engine exhaust includes an exhaust flow created by a vehicle engine, an ammonia feed line passing into the exhaust flow, an injector connected to the feed line and positioned within the exhaust flow, the injector having at least one port for discharging ammonia into the exhaust flow, and a mixing plate positioned within the exhaust flow downstream of the ammonia injector and stabilizing at least one of either the feed line and the injector. An aspect of the invention is to stabilize the injector by attaching the mixing plate to the feed line to provide such stability. Alternatively or additionally, the mixing plate is attached to the injector to stabilize. The feed line may even pass through the mixing plate. |
| US09551254B2 |
Silencer and catalytic converter apparatus with adjustable blocking panel
A silencer and catalytic converter apparatus includes a housing and a frame assembly arranged in the housing. The frame assembly may receive at least one catalyst panel and support the catalyst panel to occupy an area of a flow passage between upstream and downstream chamber sections of the housing. A blocking panel may be supported by the frame assembly to obstruct a remaining area of the flow passage so that fluid flowing between the upstream and downstream chamber sections is directed to flow through the catalyst panel. The blocking panel may be adjustable to accommodate catalyst panels of different sizes. |
| US09551253B2 |
Method and device for coating a series of support bodies
The accuracy of the coating concentration when applying a catalytically active coating to suitable carrier bodies can be increased if, following raw coating with a relatively wide fluctuation range in the coating concentration, excessive or insufficient coating applied is if appropriate corrected iteratively. Excessive coating suspension applied is removed, for example by subsequent suction, while the coating is still in the wet state, whereas insufficient coating suspension applied is topped up, for example by spraying on additional coating suspension. |
| US09551251B2 |
Selective dosing module control system
Systems and methods to selectively control plurality of dosing modules may include receiving data indicative of an exhaust flow rate. An amount of reductant to be dosed may be determined based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the exhaust flow rate. A decomposition delay time may also be determined and a first dosing module and a second dosing module may be selectively activated. The first dosing module may be selectively activated at a first time and the second dosing module is selectively activated at a second time. The second time is based on the first time and the determined decomposition delay time. |
| US09551249B2 |
Aftertreatment system for internal combustion engines
An aftertreatment system of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The aftertreatment system includes in a sequence along the exhaust pipe, a lean NOx trap and a particulate filter. An air/fuel ratio sensor is located upstream of the lean NOx trap and downstream of the turbine outlet to determine the air/fuel ratio during a regeneration process (DeNOx) in the lean NOx trap. A NOx sensor is located downstream of the lean NOx trap or downstream of the particulate filter, to determine NOx in the exhaust pipe. A turbine temperature is determined in accordance with a first means, and a temperature during a desulphation process (DeSOx) in the lean NOx trap is determined in accordance with a second means. At least one of the first and second means for determining a temperature may be a temperature sensor. |
| US09551238B2 |
Pin connector for ceramic matrix composite turbine frame
A connector between a first object having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and a second object having a second coefficient of thermal expansion has a slot attaching to the second object. The slot formed by an inner shell having a slot shape and a first portion that blends into an outer surface of the second object, the slot having an enclosed portion facing forward and an aft portion that is open. |
| US09551236B2 |
Arrangement for the guiding of the flow of a liquid in relation to the rotor of a turbomachine
An arrangement for the guiding of the flow of a liquid in relation to the rotor of a turbomachine, which includes an intermediary disc and a downstream disc of which the internal diameter and the axial position of the discs are defined in such a way that the tank is arranged inside the discs. The rotor supports a guide flange with an element of revolution of which the diameter of the section increases in the downstream direction, according to the direction of flow of the gases in the turbomachine. The downstream axial end of the flange is fixed to a portion of the rotor located downstream of the downstream disc and the upstream axial end of the flange is connected to the internal radial end of the intermediate disc. |
| US09551229B2 |
Turbine airfoil with an internal cooling system having trip strips with reduced pressure drop
A turbine airfoil usable in a turbine engine and having at least one cooling system with an efficient trip strip is disclosed At least a portion of the cooling system may include one or more cooling channels having one or more trip strips protruding from an inner surface forming the cooling channel. The trip strip may have improved operating characteristics including enhanced heat transfer capabilities and a substantial reduction in pressure drop typically associated with conventional trip strips In at least one embodiment, the trip strip may have a cross-sectional area with a first section of an upstream surface of the trip strip being positioned nonparallel and nonorthogonal to a surface forming the cooling system channel extending upstream from the at least one trip strip and a concave shaped downstream surface of the at least one trip strip that enables separated flow to reattach to the cooling fluid flow. |
| US09551228B2 |
Airfoil and method of making
An airfoil includes leading and trailing edges, a first exterior wall extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge and having inner and outer surfaces, a second exterior wall extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge generally opposite the first exterior wall and having inner and outer surfaces, and cavities within the airfoil. A first cavity extends along the inner surface of the first exterior wall and a first inner wall and has an upstream end and a downstream end, and a feed cavity is located between the first inner wall and the second exterior wall. |
| US09551225B2 |
Structures and methods for forcing coupling of flow fields of adjacent bladed elements of turbomachines, and turbomachines incorporating the same
Turbomachines having close-coupling flow guides (CCFGs) that are designed and configured to closely-couple flow fields of adjacent bladed elements. In some embodiments, the CCFGs may be located in regions extending between the adjacent bladed elements, described herein as coupling avoidance zones, where conventional turbomachine design would suggest no structure should be added. In yet other embodiments, CCFGs are located upstream and/or downstream of rows of blades coupled to the bladed elements, including overlapping one of more of the rows of blades, to improve flow coupling and machine performance. Methods of designing turbomachines to incorporate CCFGs are also provided. |
| US09551223B2 |
Fluid stream driven wobble plate motor
Several embodiments of a wobble plate motor include a disc mounted on a bent shaft. Driving the wobble plate so it revolves on a flat base causes the bent shaft to rotate and drive a generator or other work consumer. The wobble plate may be driven by a fluid stream impinging on the plate or by a blade assembly in a path of fluid movement. In one embodiment of a bladed motor, a shroud may direct the fluid stream so it more efficiently cooperates with the blade assembly. |
| US09551214B2 |
Method for determining the complex response of a permeable stratum
A method for determining the complex response of a permeable stratum at the bottom of a producing well, the well comprising a well head fitted with an outlet valve and the bottom of the well comprising a height-adjustable pressure and flow rate sensor, comprising the following steps: periodically altering the degree to which the outlet valve is open, and, while the alteration is in progress: —measuring the pressure and flow rate in the well at the top/bottom of the stratum for a certain number of periods of alteration, after a certain delay; and —measuring the pressure and the flow rate in the well at the bottom/top of the stratum for a certain number of periods of alteration, immediately after the positioning of the sensor. |
| US09551209B2 |
System and method for accessing subterranean deposits
According to one embodiment, a system for accessing a subterranean zone from the surface includes a well bore extending from the surface to the subterranean zone, and a well bore pattern connected to the junction and operable to drain fluid from a region of the subterranean zone to the junction. |
| US09551208B2 |
Identifying uncertainty associated with a stimulated reservoir volume (SRV) calculation
In some aspects, first and second boundaries are computed based on locations of microseismic events associated with a stimulation treatment of a subterranean region. Based on the first and second boundaries, an uncertainty associated with a stimulated reservoir volume (SRV) for the stimulation treatment is identified. The first and second boundaries are defined in a common spatial domain and at least a portion of the second boundary resides outside the first boundary. |
| US09551205B2 |
Modular securing device for ROV and diver mate-able subsea applications
The present invention relates generally to a modular locking and retaining mechanical design solution to reliably secure immersed, unrestrained and un-powered objects in a fluid environment to a fixed support surface such as a mounting frame or panel, with a quick connect/disconnect engagement method by a diver (i.e. manual mate) or remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) mate, into a fixed mounting frame or panel installed at a subsea deployed platform for oil and gas offshore applications. |
| US09551203B2 |
Closing of underwater oil spills with the help of magnetic powders
A segment of a structure mitigates flow of fluid therethrough. In one embodiment the segment includes an opening for the fluid flow and the modified structure may include a ferromagnetic wall defining the opening and a plurality of permanently magnetized particles. Some of the permanently magnetized particles are attached to the wall by magnetic forces. A system is also provided for injecting magnetic particles into a cavity to impede movement of fluid through the cavity. A method is also described for mitigating a flow of fluid through an opening in a wall. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning a plurality of first magnetic particles along the wall and about the opening and attaching a plurality of second magnetic particles to the first magnetic particles wherein some of the second magnetic particles collectively extend across the opening to cover the opening. |
| US09551202B2 |
System and method for sampling assembly with outer layer of rings
A sampling assembly has an inner expandable packer, and an outer layer formed by rings may be disposed about and/or may be positioned on the outer surface of the inner expandable packer member. Drains may be positioned between the rings and may be located under ports positioned between the rings. Flowlines may be connected to the drains, may be positioned in the rings and may extend through the rings. For each of the ports, a plate may be positioned between the port and the laterally adjacent port. The flowlines may be connected to a downstream component, such as a fluid analysis module, a fluid containment module and/or the like. |
| US09551193B2 |
Drill pipe handling apparatus having improved pipe gripping mechanism
In a drill pipe handling apparatus, a pipe gripping mechanism comprises three pipe-gripping jaws arranged to grip a pipe at locations adjacent the apices of a triangle containing the axis of the pipe. A first pipe gripping jaw is connectible to a first pivoted arm at any selected one of a set of plural distances from the pivot axis of the first arm and connected to the first arm at one of those plural distances, and a second jaw is connectible to the second arm at any selected one of the same set of plural distances from the pivot axis of the second arm and connected to the second arm at the same one of those plural distances at which the first jaw is connected to the first arm. Because the same first and second jaws are connectible to the arms at plural distances from the pivot axes, the same jaws can accommodate a wide range of pipe diameters. |
| US09551192B2 |
Solid state wear tracers for drill bits
A method and apparatus for providing a reliable signal to the operator while drilling when a bit or tool becomes worn or damaged to a predetermined extent. The approach, in an exemplary embodiment, is to integrate one or more wear tracer elements into one or more parts of a drill bit or downhole tool that do not engage the earthen formation until the predetermined wear or damage occurs. At that time wear tracer elements are released upon wearing of the bit body, cutters, inserts, nozzles, or other components that include the wear tracer elements and enter the drill fluid. The presence of wear tracer elements in drilling fluid can be detected at the surface directly, or indirectly as a result of, for example, one or more reactions between the wear tracer elements and the mud, formation, or other subterranean elements, which yield some compound that may then be detected. |
| US09551186B2 |
Turbine speed control system for downhole tool
Systems, methods, and devices are provided to generate a stable supply of electrical power in a drill string. In one example, a downhole turbine generator includes a turbine, a speed governor, and an alternator. The turbine may transform hydraulic power of a first fluid medium into rotational power of a rotating shaft. The speed governor may reduce the rotational power of the rotating shaft in a variable amount that depends on the speed of the rotating shaft. Specifically, weighted arms may shear a second fluid medium more when the speed is higher and less when the speed is lower. The shearing of the second fluid medium may generate a countervailing torque on the rotating shaft to reduce the rotational power of the rotating shaft. The alternator then may produce a generally stable supply of electrical power from the rotational power of the rotating shaft. |
| US09551184B2 |
Roof climbing tool
A tool for engaging a roof includes a peak engagement member for engaging a first surface of the roof, and an operator climbing member including an elongated central body and a plurality of spaced apart step handles mounted on the central body. The operator climbing member is configured for engaging the second surface of the roof and is operatively connected to the peak engagement member. |
| US09551181B2 |
Joint seals for flexible wall panels
Example room dividers are disclosed herein. An example room divider includes a first panel and a second panel. A first seal between the first panel and the second panel is to provide a first line of contact with at least one of the first panel or the second panel. A second seal between the first panel and the second panel is to provide a second line of contact with at least one of the first panel or the second panel. A touch-and-hold fastener connects the first panel and the second panel. The touch-and-hold fastener is positioned between the first line of contact and the second line of contact. |
| US09551172B2 |
Motor-vehicle door lock
The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock comprising a locking mechanism, at least one locking lever (3) and an electric drive (5, 6, 7) for the locking mechanism. In normal operation, said electric drive (5, 6, 7) acts upon the locking mechanism for an electric opening. Additionally, the electric drive (5, 6, 7) allows the locking mechanism to be mechanically opened at least for an emergency operation. According to the invention, said locking lever (3) remains, in the normal operation, in the ‘locked’ position, also when opened electrically. |
| US09551171B2 |
Door locking device
A door locking device includes a latch mechanism with which a striker is engageable or from which the striker is disengageable. A first link operates the latch mechanism in an interlocking manner with an inner door handle so as to release the striker. A second link is movable between an unlocked position where the second link is operated in an interlocking manner with the first link and a locked position where the second link is not operated in an interlocking manner with the first link and operates the latch mechanism in an interlocking manner with an outer handle by way of the first link in the unlocked position so as to release the striker. A locking lever changes over the second link between the unlocked position and the locked position. |
| US09551169B2 |
Apparatus for securing a computing device to a surface
A vacuum based apparatus that will, when activated, inhibit relocation of a computing device. The apparatus includes a first surface of a main body. A suction cup is attached to the main body. The suction cup faces outward from and protrudes from the first surface. The suction cup is connected to a vacuum pump and activation of the vacuum pump generates adhesion between the suction cup and another surface that is in contact with the suction cup. A spacer is attached to and protrudes outward from the first surface. The spacer surrounds at least a part of the suction cup that is protruding from the first surface. A control logic that controls the activation of the vacuum pump. |
| US09551161B2 |
Theater entrance
The present disclosure is directed to an entrance to a theater of the type normally used to show motion pictures. The motion picture theater entrance has distinctive outer walls separating a vestibule from a lobby. The vestibule has a curved image projection wall located inside said vestibule and is connected to a viewing area by a curved walkway. The entrance also may include border lighting along the upper and or lower edges of its walls. |
| US09551160B2 |
Scaffold and method
A scaffold includes a first end frame assembly. The scaffold includes a second end frame assembly. The scaffold includes a first side brace assembly supported by the first end frame assembly and the second end frame assembly. The scaffold includes a second side brace assembly supported by the first end frame assembly and the second end frame assembly. Each end frame assembly has a first rail with holes and a caster assembly and a second rail with holes and a caster assembly, and a horizontal that is attached to each rail. Each side brace assembly has a locking pin in proximity to each end which engages with a hole in a respective rail, and an associated guard disposed about each pin. Each locking pin has a handle which has a length that extends below the associated guard on an interior side of the guard. A method for a scaffold. |
| US09551159B2 |
Board-free roof jack clip and method of use
A quick connect metal roof jack clip that releasably attaches between adjacent roof boards for holding a worker on the roof without the need for any typical jack cross boards or planks. The quick connect clip comprises a plurality of folds for inserting between the boards, flipping down into place and standing thereon before easy flip up, removal and reinsertion into another roof shingle removal and/or installation location. |
| US09551156B1 |
Process of making artificial rocks out of expended plastic bottles and metal cans
A method for converting expended plastic and metal containers into artificial rocks by removing the label from a plastic or metal container, removing the top, stuffing the container with compacted, smaller, expended plastic, beverage bottles, or cleaned, crushed, expended food cans, shaping the filled plastic container by means of a heat gun, or the filled metal container by crimping the ends, burning holes into the filled, shaped plastic container with a soldering iron or drilling holes in the filled shaped metal container with an electric drill. A first layer of wet stucco is troweled onto the shaped container, lightly pressed into the holes, and allowed to dry, whereupon a second layer of stucco is applied over the base layer and allowed to dry, after which a layer of colored cement is applied over the second layer and brushed and rolled while still wet to create different surface textures like those of real rocks and allowed to dry to form the final rock product that looks just like a real rock. |
| US09551153B2 |
Scupper door systems
A scupper door system includes a frame defining a passageway. A door is mounted within the frame at a pivot and is therein rotatable about the pivot within the passageway between a closed position, blocking the passageway, and an open position wherein the passageway is open to permit passage of water therethrough. A latch mechanism is configured to retain the door in the closed position and is triggerable in response to a preset water condition at one side of the passage to release the door from the closed position and allow the door to rotate to the open position. |
| US09551152B2 |
Roofing method and apparatus
In an embodiment, a method includes applying a liquid plural component polymer to a sloped roof to form a protective surface that inhibits moisture seepage to the roof sheathing. In some embodiments, the plural component polymer may be a polyurea compound having a hardening time that is less than approximately 10 minutes. In some embodiments, one or more of the components may be aerated prior to application to the roof substrate. In some embodiments, one or more polystyrene panels may be affixed to the sloped roof prior to application of the liquid plural component polymer. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US09551151B2 |
Apparatus for coupling reinforcing bar using hydraulic pressure
A coupling apparatus presses conical members having curved surfaces in a direction perpendicular to reinforcing bars by using hydraulic pressure, thereby considerably reducing working time for coupling reinforcing bars, completely securing the reinforcing bars and increasing compressive and bending strength. It is possible to stably carry force from the conical members through external force dispersion medium members to reinforcing bar securing members. Accordingly, there is a structural advantage of effectively preventing the displacement and the loosening of the coupled reinforcing bars. |
| US09551150B2 |
Tensionable threaded rebar bolt
Embodiments of the present invention include hot-rolled threaded rebar bolts that have a substantially circular core with semi-continuous threads on opposing sides of the rebar bolts. In some embodiments of the invention the shaft is substantially void of longitudinal ribs along at least a portion of the longitudinal area between the first set of threads and the second set of threads of the shaft. The threaded rebar bolt is manufactured in a continuous hot-rolling process to create a threaded rebar shaft with semi-continuous threads and substantially no longitudinal ribs in the longitudinal areas and no additional machining is required to create the threads after the threaded shaft is created from the hot-rolling process. |
| US09551148B2 |
Header track with stud retention feature
A track for a wall construction for use in building construction is disclosed. Embodiments can include a track having a plurality of bendable tabs that can be manipulated to grip or release wall studs to prevent lateral or side to side movement of the studs. Embodiments can include tracks which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material. |
| US09551147B2 |
Building block for wall construction
Building block for forming a wall construction, including insulating material and vertical load-bearing walls extending from one longitudinal side towards another longitudinal side of the building block, where the insulating material is provided with recesses for accommodating and holding the load-bearing walls in position, where inner part of the insulating material and the load-bearing walls are provided with recesses for accommodating at least one longitudinal reinforcing element binding the load-bearing walls together in longitudinal direction of the building block for forming an inner core where the vertical load-bearing walls, insulating material and the at least one reinforcing element together form the basic load-bearing in the building block, and that the building block includes at least one outer core formed by parts of insulating material and load-bearing walls outside the at least one reinforcing element, where the at least one outer core has supplementing and reinforcing properties for the inner core. |
| US09551146B2 |
Method for installing acoustic panel
Described herein is a multi-component panel comprising a ceiling panel and a sound attenuation layer, as well as a ceiling system that includes the multi-component panel. |
| US09551145B2 |
Targeting assembly
A targeting assembly includes a pipe that is installed in a construction environment. A housing is structured to be coupled to the pipe. A level is coupled to the housing so the level indicates an inclination of the pipe. A laser is coupled to the housing so the laser directs a laser beam toward a wall. The laser beam indicates a location that the pipe will penetrate the wall. An actuator is coupled to the housing. The actuator is electrically coupled to the laser so the actuator selectively actuates the laser. |
| US09551139B2 |
Urine splash guard
A urine splash guard for a toilet bowl has a first splash guard member having an intermediate section interconnecting dual, forwardly extending arm sections, the sections being connected by fold joints, and a second splash guard member which is permanently connected to the arm sections. The second splash guard member is connected to the intermediate section by a fold joint and is fixedly attached to the underside of the toilet bowl seat. When the toilet bowl seat overlays the toilet bowl rim, the splash guard is compacted into a flat orientation on the toilet bowl rim. When the toilet bowl seat is raised and lifted, the various sections of the splash guard are rotated upward, to a vertical orientation, thereby covering the vulnerable areas of the toilet bowl rim and toilet bowl seat during urination. |
| US09551135B2 |
Mounting system for plumbing fixture fitting
The present invention provides a mounting system for a plumbing fixture fitting that provides a secure mounting even when the mounting conditions are not optimal. |
| US09551122B1 |
Fully adjustable air deflector system for snow plow blades
A fully adjustable system is provided for reducing overheating of engines caused by the blockage of air flow by snow plow blades. One embodiment mountable onto blades of a split V-plow includes two elongated deflectors, two T-shaped mounting brackets, and a U-shaped slide bracket. When the system is assembled, the base plates are slidable in a direction parallel to the blade before the fasteners are tightened, the deflectors are slidable relative to the slide bracket in a direction parallel to the blade before the fasteners are tightened, the deflectors are slidable in a direction perpendicular to the blade before the fasteners are tightened, and the deflectors are angularly rotatable relative to a top lip of the blade. |
| US09551121B2 |
Base insert for traffic delineator posts
A detachable base insert for use with a traffic delineator post assembly to enhance durability of the post assembly is provided. The traffic delineator post assembly includes a tubular post member and a post base comprising a central opening able to receive the tubular post member. The base insert includes a tubular insert member disposed within an interior wall of the bottom portion of the tubular post member, and a base ring coupled to a bottom portion of the tubular insert member. The base ring serves as a barrier between the bottom of the tubular post member and the ground surface, thereby minimizing surface wear of the tubular post member. The detachable base insert replaces a worn out base retention ring on the tubular post member. |
| US09551117B2 |
Pavement repair system utilizing solid phase autoregenerative cohesion
A method for repairing an aged asphalt pavement is provided. The method involves passing an emitter over the aged asphalt pavement, wherein the emitter generates electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of from 20 microns to 1 mm that penetrates into the pavement to a depth of at least 2 inches. The asphalt pavement is repaired by disturbing voids and interstices in the damaged pavement without dehydrogenation of the asphalt, such that oligomers present in the aged asphalt are linked together into longer polymer chains to improve ductility of the aged asphalt. |
| US09551115B2 |
Transition on the fly
A system for varying the width of a molded concrete slab on the fly as the slab is being molded. Position and height of the paving machine relative to an external reference system are determined and controlled using at least two 3D stringless reference objects. An additional sensor provides a signal corresponding to a frame width and thus a concrete slab width, and an actuator controls the frame width actively as the paving machine advances. |
| US09551113B1 |
Method and apparatus for constructing a parking lot
A land area can be improved to support a geotextile having nonwoven top and bottom layers, and a geogrid core. The top layer defining at least one parking space, such that land areas of various sizes can be covered to form parking lots with rain-draining features. |
| US09551112B2 |
Decor paper comprising self-dispersing pigments
Disclosed is a décor paper with a self-dispersing pigment having an isoelectric point of at least about 8, where the inorganic particle is treated sequentially by (a) hydrolyzing an aluminum compound or basic aluminate to deposit a hydrous alumina surface and (b) adding a dual-functional compound. The dual functional compound has an anchoring group that attaches to the pigment surface and a basic amine group. Typically, the inorganic particle is titanium dioxide, TiO2. These décor papers are useful in making paper laminates. |
| US09551111B2 |
Chemical compounds
Compounds according to formula (I) or formula (II) wherein R1 and R2, independently from each other, are chosen among hydrocarbons having from 1 carbon atom up to 30 carbon atoms, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 are chosen among hydrocarbons having at least 8 carbon atoms, and A is a halogen. Use of compounds as hydrophobing agent, such as sizing agent. |
| US09551108B2 |
Dispersion machine for removing impurities from fiber
A dispersion machine for removing impurities from a fiber which includes a housing, a feed port and a discharge port arranged on the housing, and several processing components arranged in the housing wherein the processing component includes a connection portion and a scraping portion. When the processing component moves, the scraping portion is adapted to contact the fiber and moves relative to a surface of the fiber so as to remove impurities from the fiber surface. A feed screw rod and a discharge screw rod for processing material are also arranged in the housing to repeatedly feed material, discharge material and remove impurities form the fiber surface. The dispersion machine can be used to remove impurities from fiber in the papermaking field, textile field and the like, so as to obtain a raw material with a low impurity content. |
| US09551104B2 |
Filter device for washing machine
A filter device for a washing machine includes a circulation flow path frame on an inner wall of a washing tub, having a first overflow path between the circulation flow path frame and the inner wall of the washing tub; and a filter unit in the circulation flow frame, having a second overflow path between the filter unit and the circulation flow path frame to communicate with the first overflow path. Wash water entering the first overflow path is discharged into the washing tub through a discharge port of the first overflow path and a discharge port of the second overflow path, and the discharge port of the second overflow path is under the discharge port of the first overflow path. |
| US09551100B2 |
Dust mite killing carpet
A light source carpet includes a light source and a tufted carpet. The tufted carpet includes a primary backing layer having top and bottom faces. The primary backing layer further includes yarns integrated in the primary backing layer with tufts protruding from the primary backing layer at the top face, where the tufts form a carpet top face. The light source is configured to illuminate the primary backing layer. The intensity of the light at the carpet top face is smaller than the intensity of the light at the top face. The light source is further configured to generate light having a wavelength in the range of 200-400 nm. |
| US09551099B2 |
Sewing machine, non-transitory computer-readable medium and sewing machine system
A sewing machine includes an embroidery frame moving portion, a sewing portion, a processor, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the steps of acquiring image data created by a device and obtained by capturing an image of a range that includes at least one reference mark and at least one indicator mark, computing positioning data based on the image data, specifying an embroidery pattern to be formed in a sewing workpiece clamped in an embroidery frame, setting at least one of a position and an angle of the embroidery pattern on the sewing workpiece, based on the positioning data, acquiring embroidery data, causing the embroidery frame moving portion and the sewing portion to form the stitches that make up the embroidery pattern in the sewing workpiece, based on the embroidery data. |
| US09551096B2 |
Method for knitting footwear
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a method for knitting a novel knitted fabric in which a stitch direction on an instep side is orthogonal to a stitch direction on a sole side using a flat knitting machine.In a sole section (4), a pickup stitch (8) in which a cover section (3) continues to a left side and a right side of the sole section (4) is formed while moving a stitch row of a BB, which becomes a part of a toe section (2), toward one side (right) in a knitting width direction. In the cover section (3), a three-dimensional cover section (3) is formed by carrying out a narrowing knitting while forming a new stitch following a stitch row of an FB of the toe section (2), a stitch row of an BB of the toe section (2) in which the pickup stitch (8) is formed on a left side (12) and a right side (13) of the sole section (4) while being moved toward the right, and a stitch row of the pickup stitch (8). |
| US09551095B2 |
Modified jersey knit fabric and methods of making the same
A knit fabric having a modified knit structure comprising a first layer of jersey knit fabric and a second layer of jersey knit fabric, wherein the first and second layers of jersey knit fabric are joined to each other by a third layer of tuck stitches, and wherein the first and second jersey stitch layers include at least one continuous strand of bare rubber and a plurality of continuous strands selected from the group consisting of continuous strands of bare rubber and continuous strands of non-elastic yarn, and the third layer of tuck stitches are made of continuous strands of non-elastic yarn, knit together into the fabric so as to hold the first and second jersey stitch layers together. |
| US09551087B2 |
Two-dimensional large-area growth method for chalcogen compound, method for manufacturing CMOS-type structure, film of chalcogen compound, electronic device comprising film of chalcogen compound, and CMOS-type structure
Provided is a two-dimensional large-area growth method for a chalcogen compound, the method including: depositing a film of a transition metal element or a Group V element on a substrate; thereafter, uniformly diffusing a vaporized chalcogen element, a vaporized chalcogen precursor compound or a chalcogen compound represented by M′X′2+δ within the film; and, thereafter, forming a film of a chalcogen compound represented by MX2 by forming the chalcogen compound represented by MX2 through post-heating. |
| US09551082B2 |
Insulated metal substrate
An insulated metal substrate (IMS) for supporting a device comprises a metallic substrate having a ceramic coating formed at least in part by oxidation of a portion of the surface of the metallic substrate. The ceramic coating has a dielectric strength of greater than 50 KV mm−1 and a thermal conductivity of greater than 5 Wm−1K−1. |
| US09551081B2 |
Leveling composition and method for electrodeposition of metals in microelectronics
The present disclosure relates to a leveling composition for electrodepositing metals. The composition comprises a compound of formula (I): |
| US09551076B2 |
Electrochemical reactor and process
The electrochemical reactors disclosed herein provide novel oxidation and reduction chemistries and employ increased mass transport rates of materials to and from the surfaces of electrodes therein. |
| US09551069B2 |
Reaction apparatus having multiple adjustable exhaust ports
A reaction apparatus for a semiconductor fabrication apparatus, wherein the reaction apparatus includes at least two adjustable outlet ports for withdrawing reactant gases from the reaction chamber. Adjustment of the flow rate through each of the outlet ports selectively modifies the flow pattern of the reactant gases within the reaction chamber to maintain a desired flow pattern therewithin, such as a substantially uniform flow over the surface of a substrate being processed, and/or minimization of turbulence within the reactor. |
| US09551067B2 |
Coating method for depositing a layer system on a substrate and substrate having a layer system
The invention relates to a coating method for depositing a layer system formed from hard material layers on a substrate, by depositing at least one contact layer including the evaporation material on the surface of the substrate only by means of a cathodic vacuum arc evaporation source. After the depositing of the contact layer, at least one intermediate layer is deposited in the form of a nano-layer intermediate layer in a hybrid phase or as a nanocomposite layer, including the evaporation material and the discharge material, by parallel operation of a cathodic vacuum arc evaporation source and of a magnetron discharge source. |
| US09551063B2 |
Fabrication system and a fabrication method of a light emitting device
An evaporation apparatus with high utilization efficiency for EL materials and excellent film uniformity is provided. The invention is an evaporation apparatus having a movable evaporation source and a substrate rotating unit, in which the space between an evaporation source holder and a workpiece (substrate) is narrowed to 30 cm or below, preferably 20 cm, more preferably 5 to 15 cm, to improve the utilization efficiency for EL materials. In evaporation, the evaporation source holder is moved in the X-direction or the Y-direction, and the workpiece (substrate) is rotated for deposition. Therefore, film uniformity is improved. |
| US09551052B2 |
Rare earth sintered magnet and method for production thereof
A rare-earth sintered magnet includes 12.0 at % to 15.0 at % of rare-earth element(s), which is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nd, Pr, Gd, Tb, Dy and Ho and at least 50% of which is Nd and/or Pr; 5.5 at % to 8.5 at % of boron (B); a predetermined percentage of additive metal A; and iron (Fe) and inevitably contained impurities as the balance. The predetermined percentage of additive metal A includes at least one of 0.005 at % to 0.30 at % of silver (Ag), 0.005 at % to 0.40 at % of nickel (Ni), and 0.005 at % to 0.20 at % of gold (Au). |
| US09551051B2 |
Weldable oxidation resistant nickel-iron-chromium aluminum alloy
A weldable, high temperature oxidation resistant alloy with low solidification crack sensitivity and good resistance to strain age cracking. The alloy contains by weight percent, 25% to 32% iron, 18% to 25% chromium, 3.0% to 4.5% aluminum, 0.2% to 0.6% titanium, 0.2% to 0.43% silicon, up to 0.5% manganese and the balance nickel plus impurities. The Al+Ti content should be between 3.4 and 4.2 and the Cr/Al ratio should be from about 4.5 to 8. |
| US09551050B2 |
Aluminum alloy with additions of scandium, zirconium and erbium
An aluminum alloy including additions of scandium, zirconium, erbium and, optionally, silicon. |
| US09551046B2 |
Apparatus and method for the treatment of a flat steel product, taking place in throughput
An apparatus and a method for the treatment of a flat steel product, taking place in throughput. The apparatus includes an indirectly heated annealing furnace chamber, a conveyor device for continuously conveying the flat steel product over a conveyor path leading from an entry to an exit of the annealing furnace chamber, and nozzle arrangements for feeding atmosphere gas, which is reactive in relation to the flat steel product, into the annealing furnace chamber. A controlled treatment of the flat steel product includes a first nozzle arrangement, from which a gas jet induces a first gas flow towards the entry of the annealing furnace chamber and sweeping over the surface of flat steel product to be treated. A second nozzle arrangement includes a gas jet which induces a second gas flow directed towards the exit of the annealing furnace chamber and sweeping over the surface of flat steel product. |
| US09551045B2 |
Flexible minimum energy utilization electric arc furnace system and processes for making steel products
In an electric arc furnace system for making steel, a method and structure (1) for eliminating teeming hang-ups and ensuring temperature homogeneity in a ladle which teems into an ingot mold by gas purging at all possible steps under both atmospheric and vacuum conditions, and (2) for preventing non-metallic inclusions from appearing in the final product by deflecting the granular material in the teeming ladle well block away from the ingot mold by a heat resistant but combustible deflector just prior to entry of the teeming stream into the ingot mold. |
| US09551042B2 |
Polypeptides having protease activity and polynucleotides encoding same
The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having protease activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. |
| US09551040B2 |
Serial quantitative PCR assay for detection, species-discrimination and quantification of Leishmania spp. in human samples
The invention provides a method for determining the presence, species, and/or quantity of Leishmania in a sample. |
| US09551039B2 |
Rapid detection of the “high virulent” ST-17 clone of group B streptococcus
The present invention relates to polynucleotides enabling the rapid, simple and specific detection of Group B Streptococcus highly-virulent ST-17 clones.The present invention also relates to the polypeptides encoded by said polynucleotides, as well as to antibodies directed or raised against said polypeptides.The present invention also relates to kits and methods for the specific detection of Group B Streptococcus highly-virulent ST-17 clones, using the polynucleotides, the polypeptides or the antibodies according to the invention. |
| US09551036B2 |
Metabolic gene mesenchymal signatures and uses thereof
Aspects of the invention relate to methods and compositions for characterizing or modulating the expression of metabolic mesenchymal genes. In some embodiments, methods for assessing the expression of metabolic mesenchymal genes and related gene signatures are provided that are useful for cancer classification, prognosis, diagnosis, or treatment selection. |
| US09551034B2 |
Method to use gene expression to determine likelihood of clinical outcome of renal cancer
The present disclosure provides gene and gene sets, the expression of which is important in the classification and/or prognosis of cancer, in particular of renal cell carcinoma. |
| US09551032B2 |
Unfolding proximity probes and methods for the use thereof
The present invention relates to a proximity-probe based detection assay for detecting an analyte in a sample and in particular to a method that comprises the use of at least one set of at least first and second proximity probes, which probes each comprise an analyte-binding domain and a nucleic acid domain and can simultaneously bind to the analyte directly or indirectly, wherein the nucleic acid domain of at least one of said proximity probes comprises a hairpin structure that can be unfolded by cleavage of the nucleic acid domain to generate at least one ligatable free end or region of complementarity to another nucleic acid molecule in said sample, wherein when the probes bind to said analyte unfolding said hairpin structure allows the nucleic acid domains of said at least first and second proximity probes to interact directly or indirectly. |
| US09551031B2 |
Modular nucleotide compositions and uses therefor
Nucleic acid compositions, methods of making and using such compositions that comprise modular functional groups that can be configured to provide desired functionality to different nucleotide types through a swappable and preferably non-covalent linkage component. Such compositions are useful in a variety of applications including nucleic acid analyses. |
| US09551025B2 |
Nucleic acid structure complex including nucleic acids, Raman-active molecules, and metal particles, method of preparing the same, and method of detecting target material by using the nucleic acid structure complex
Provided are nucleic acid structures suitable for reproducible Raman spectroscopy, methods of preparing the same, and methods of detecting a target material using the nucleic acid structures, whereby various target materials may be analyzed by using reproducible Raman spectroscopy. |
| US09551022B2 |
Dual surfactant enzymatic method for measuring a substrate in a blood sample
Provided is a method for measuring a substance in a blood sample, which allows avoidance of the influences of both of bilirubin and hemoglobin by simple operations.Provided is a method for measuring a substance in a blood sample by an enzymatic method using an oxidizable color reagent, the method including (1) bringing the blood sample into contact with a non-ionic surfactant; and then (2) bringing the resultant sample into contact with a betaine-type amphoteric surfactant, to perform an enzyme reaction and a color reaction by an oxidizable color reagent at the same time as the contact or after the contact. |
| US09551018B2 |
Process for the preparation of optically active chiral amines
The present invention relates to the production of optically pure secondary amines, which can be used as intermediate products in a synthesis of for instance pharmaceutical products. |
| US09551017B2 |
Structuring fats and methods of producing structuring fats
Recombinant DNA techniques are used to produce oleaginous recombinant cells that produce triglyceride oils having desired fatty acid profiles and regiospecific or stereospecific profiles. Genes manipulated include those encoding stearoyl-ACP desturase, delta 12 fatty acid desaturase, acyl-ACP thioesterase, ketoacyl-ACP synthase, and lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase. The oil produced can have enhanced oxidative or thermal stability, or can be useful as a frying oil, shortening, roll-in shortening, tempering fat, cocoa butter replacement, as a lubricant, or as a feedstock for various chemical processes. The fatty acid profile can be enriched in midchain profiles or the oil can be enriched in triglycerides of the saturated-unsaturated-saturated type. |
| US09551012B2 |
Production of trichoderma citrinoviride micropropagules as a biocontrol agent by means of an economical process
The present invention relates to producing micropropagules from Trichoderma citrinoviride EGE-K-130 mold strain isolated from resources of our country and whose strain is molecularly identified, as a bio-control agent by means of an economical production process. |
| US09551011B2 |
Method for expression of small RNA molecules within a cell
The invention provides methods and compositions for the expression of small RNA molecules within a cell using a lentiviral vector. The methods can be used to express doubles stranded RNA complexes. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) can be expressed using the methods of the invention within a cell, which are capable of down regulating the expression of a target gene through RNA interference. A variety of cells can be treated according to the methods of the invention including embryos, embryogenic stem cells, allowing for the generation of transgenic animals or animals constituted partly by the transduced cells that have a specific gene or a group of genes down regulated. |
| US09551010B2 |
Methods of improving retroviral titer in transfection-based production system using eukaryotic cells
The invention relates to methods of improving titer in transfection-based bioreactor culture production or transfection-based production systems using eukaryotic cells. |
| US09551009B2 |
Transcription unit and use thereof in expression vectors
A transcription unit constituted by a polynucleotide including the hCMVie virus enhancer, the enhancer having the nucleotide sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, or a nucleotide acid having at least 70% sequence identity with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1 and essentially having transcription activation properties, and the promoter region of Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 9 (CDK9), the promoter region having the nucleotide sequence SEQ ID NO: 2, or a nucleotide acid having at least 70% sequence identity with the sequence SEQ ID NO: 2 and essentially having a promoter activity. |
| US09551007B2 |
Cloning and exploitation of a functional R-gene from Solanum chacoense
The invention relates to a resistance gene and functional homologues or fragments thereof isolated from S. chacoense, S. berthaultii, S. sucrense or S. tarijense. More over, the invention relates to the use of said resistance gene, for example the use of said resistance gene in a method to increase or confer at least partial resistance in a plant to an oomycete infection. The invention provides an isolated or recombinant nucleic acid sequence comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the amino acid sequences of FIG 4 or a functional fragment or a functional homologue thereof such as those presented in FIG. 13. |
| US09550994B2 |
RNAI-mediated inhibition of frizzled related protein-1 for treatment of glaucoma
RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Frizzled Related Protein-1 mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having glaucoma or at risk of developing glaucoma. |
| US09550989B2 |
Rational design of microRNA-siRNA chimeras for multi-functional target suppression
The present disclosure encompasses methods for rational design of microRNA and small interfering RNA chimeras and compositions and methods of use thereof. |
| US09550988B2 |
Antisense compounds
Provided herein are gapmer oligomeric compounds for reduction of target RNA in vivo comprising different nucleotide modifications within one or both wing regions. Also provided are methods of using such oligomeric compounds, including use in animals. In certain embodiments, such compound have desirable potency and toxicity characteristics. |
| US09550985B2 |
Methods for forensic DNA quantitation
Described herein are methods and devices for nucleic acid quantification and, in particular, to microfluidic methods and devices for nucleic acid quantification. In certain embodiments methods of quantifying a target nucleic acid without the need for amplification are provided. The methods involve, in some embodiments, allowing a binding agent to become immobilized with respect to the target nucleic acid. In some cases, the binding agent comprises a signaling moiety that can be used to quantify the amount of target nucleic acid. In another aspect, the quantification can be carried out rapidly. For example, in certain embodiments, the quantification can be completed within 5 minutes. In yet another aspect, samples containing a low amount of target nucleic acid can be quantified. For instance, in some cases, samples containing less than 100 nanograms per microliter may be quantified. Also described are devices and kits for performing such methods, or the like. |
| US09550984B2 |
Fungal endoglucanases, their production and use
Novel fungal endoglucanases Cel5 and Cel12 are disclosed. The endoglucanases are conveniently produced by recombinant technology, and means for their production are described. The endoglucanases are used for treating cellulosic material, especially in textile industry, e.g. in biofinishing or biostoning. They may also be used in detergents, in animal feed and/or in pulp and paper industry, or in hydrolysis of lignocellulosic material for, e.g. bioethanol production. |
| US09550973B2 |
Bacterial host strain
A recombinant gram-negative bacterial cell comprising one or more of the following mutated protease genes: a) a mutated Tsp gene, wherein the mutated Tsp gene encodes a Tsp protein having reduced protease activity or is a knockout mutated Tsp gene; b) a mutated ptr gene, wherein the mutated ptr gene encodes a Protease III protein having reduced protease activity or is a knockout mutated ptr gene; and c) a mutated DegP gene encoding a DegP protein having chaperone activity and reduced protease activity; wherein the cell is isogenic to a wild-type bacterial cell except for the mutated Tsp gene and/or mutated ptr gene and/or mutated DegP gene and optionally a polynucleotide sequence encoding a protein of interest. |
| US09550969B2 |
Flexible bag for cultivation of cells
An inflatable bioreactor bag for cell cultivation, which comprising a top and a bottom sheet of flexible material, joined together to form two end edges and two side edges, wherein one baffle or a plurality of baffles extend from the bottom sheet in a region where the shortest distance to any one of the two end edges is higher than about one fourth of the shortest distance between the two end edges. |
| US09550967B2 |
Cleaning compositions and methods
The present invention relates, in part, to cleaning methods and solvent cleaning compositions including at least one hydrofluoro-olefin or hydrochlorofluoro-olefin solvent for use in connection with cleaning of metal parts, and in certain preferred embodiments cleaning metal parts to be used in an aircraft. |
| US09550965B2 |
Cleaning compositions containing a polyetheramine
The present invention relates generally to cleaning compositions and, more specifically, to cleaning compositions containing a polyetheramine that is suitable for removal of stains from soiled materials. |
| US09550964B2 |
Detergent compositions containing pyridinol-N-oxide compositions
This disclosure relates to detergent compositions containing pyridinol-N-oxide compounds and being substantially free of bleach. Methods for treating a stained fabric using such detergent compositions are also disclosed. |
| US09550953B2 |
Sliding component for use in an internal combustion engine
A sliding component for an internal combustion engine may include a ferrous base having a peripheral sliding surface covered with a protective layer including at least one of a nitride applied via physical vapor deposition and a nitrided layer. The base may include a coating of carbon of a diamond-like carbon type. The coating may include at least one of (i) a transition layer including a composition of WC1-X and (ii) a layer of metallic chromium of crystalline structure disposed between the ferrous base and an outer layer of amorphous carbon. The coating may also include an intermediate layer of a nanocrystalline phase of carbides in a multilayer structure having a first sub-layer including a composition different than a second sub-layer disposed under the outer layer. |
| US09550949B2 |
Gasification apparatus
In a gasification apparatus, a gasification furnace (101) having an octagonal hollow cross-sectional shape, a heat exchanger (102) having a quadrangular hollow cross-sectional shape, and a connection portion (103) which connects an upper portion of the gasification furnace (101) to a lower portion of the heat exchanger (102) are provided, thereby simplifying structures and enhancing efficiencies can be achieved. |
| US09550941B2 |
Sterically hindered amine light stabilizers with a mixed functionalization
A compound of the formula (I), wherein one or two radicals of the radicals R1 are independently of one another C1-C20alkyloxy or C3-C12cycloalkyloxy and the remaining radicals R1 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl or C3-C12cycloalkyl; the radicals R0 and R2 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (II-a) with R3 being hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C1-C20alkyloxy or C3-C12cycloalkyloxy; Y is C2-C12alkylene; m is 0 or 1; n is 1, 2 or 3; when n is 1, X is hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (II-a); when n is 2, X is C2-C12alkylene; when n is 3, X is a group N(Z—)3 with Z being C2-C12alkyl. |
| US09550940B2 |
Etching material
An etching material including at least one boron compound selected from a Lewis acid that includes, in its structure, boron and a halogen that is bonded to the boron, a salt of the Lewis acid and a compound that generates the Lewis acid. |
| US09550938B2 |
Particulate aggregating and surface modification with improved hydrocarbon fluid flow through the aggregated particulates and over solid surface reagents and methods for making and using same
Composition and methods using the compositions are disclosed, where the compositions include heterocyclic aromatic amines, substituted heterocyclic aromatic amines, poly vinyl heterocyclic aromatic amines, co-polymers of vinyl heterocyclic aromatic amine and non amine polymerizable monomers (ethylenically unsaturated mononers and diene monomers), or mixtures or combinations thereof reacted with sulfonic acids, alkyl sulfonic acids, sulfosuccinates, sulfamic acids, sulfuric acids or partially neutralized amine or other alkali sulfonate and/or reacted with alpha hydroxyl carboxcylic acids which form coatings that alter self-aggregating properties and/or aggregation propensities of the particles and surfaces. Furthermore, the coating can be used to improve filtration of fluids through particulate matter and it is found that the coating will increase hydrocarbon liquid and gas flow through or over treated particulates and surfaces. |
| US09550933B2 |
Napthol-based epoxy resin additives for use in well cementing
Disclosed are methods and compositions for cementing in a subterranean formation. A method comprises introducing a resin composition into a wellbore. The resin composition may comprise a resin, a napthol-based epoxy resin additive, and a hardening agent. The napthol-based epoxy resin additive may comprise two naphthalene functional groups and two epoxide functional groups. |
| US09550930B2 |
Thermal lamination adhesive coatings for use on substrates
Lamination adhesives including an aqueous dispersion having a mixture of a polyamide and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer are provided for use on a variety of substrates. In various embodiments, the aqueous dispersion is substantially free of plasticizers and non-aqueous organic solvents. Also provided is a method of forming a laminate adhesion between two substrates. The disclosure also describes a laminate structure comprising first and second substrates laminated together by the lamination adhesive, the lamination adhesive including a mixture of a polyamide and a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid. |
| US09550929B2 |
Use of a latently reactive adhesive film for adhesive bonding of eloxated aluminum to plastic
Adhesive bonding of eloxated aluminum to plastic, with a product having at least one layer of a latently reactive adhesive film which has a thermoplastic component having a melting point T(melting) where 35° C.≦T(melting)≦90° C. and contains functional groups that can react with isocyanate and an isocyanate-containing component dispersed in particulate form in the thermoplastic and is essentially deactivated in the region of the particle surface, the particles having a start temperature T(start) where 40° C.≦T(start)≦100° C. and where T(start)≦T(melting). |
| US09550924B2 |
Acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and surface finishing material comprising the same
Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive including an acrylic copolymer formed by copolymerizing: i) 81 to 96% by weight of an alkyl (meth) acrylic acid ester monomer having a carbon number of an alkyl group of 2 to 14; ii) 1 to 10% by weight of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an allyl ester, a vinyl ester and an unsaturated acetate; iii) 1 to 10% by weight of an acrylonitrile monomer; and iv) 0.1 to 2% by weight of a crosslinker including 5 to 15 of an alkylene oxide group, and having two or more groups of an acrylate group, a vinyl group or the combination thereof, and a surface finishing material comprising the same, which is environmentally friendly, has an excellent room temperature and an aging adhesive property, and has an excellent constructability. |
| US09550920B2 |
Adhesive tape, preferably self-adhesive tape, comprising of at least two layers A and B laminated directly on one another, with at least one or both layers A or B being an adhesive
Adhesive tape having at least two layers A and B laminated directly on one another, with at least one or both layers A or B being an adhesive, and the interfaces of the layers A and B laminated on one another being subjected to a physical method, the physical method being selected from the group consisting of corona discharge, dielectric barrier discharge, flame pretreatment and plasma treatment, before the layers are laminated to one another, with the two methods differing from one another. |
| US09550919B2 |
Anti-blocking adhesive-coated substrate, and a method for making the same
A substrate, such as, for example, a flap member of a pinch-bottom product bag, and a method of making the same, comprises a hot melt adhesive disposed upon the substrate so as to comprise first horizontally spaced upstanding portions whereby adhesive blocking is effectively eliminated or significantly reduced. A fiberized hot melt adhesive overcoat/overspray may also be disposed atop the hot melt adhesive to further assure the elimination or reduction in the adhesive blocking. The fiberized hot melt adhesive may also be used in conjunction with a conventionally applied hot melt adhesive base or foundation upon the substrate or deposited directly onto the substrate. |
| US09550913B2 |
Coating composition for metal substrates
The present invention provides novel packaging articles, e.g., food and beverage cans. Preferred cans typically comprise a body portion and an end portion, wherein at least one of the body and end portions are aluminum and are coated on at least one major surface with a coating composition of the present invention. Suitable coating compositions of the present invention comprise: one or more polyester resins, wherein at least one of the polyester resins has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) less than about 50° C., and wherein the polyester resin is formed by the reaction of one or more polyacid molecules and one or more polyol molecules; and a crosslinker. Preferred compositions are substantially free of mobile BPA and aromatic glycidyl ether compounds, e.g., BADGE, BFDGE and epoxy novalacs (e.g., NOGE) and more preferred compositions are also substantially free of bound BPA and aromatic glycidyl ether compounds. In more preferred embodiments (e.g., alcoholic beverage cans), the polyol molecules used to make the polyester resin are substantially free of NPG. The present invention also provides a method of making such cans. |
| US09550912B2 |
Curing agent for epoxy coatings
Compositions, methods, and coating composition using a curing agent are provided herein. In one embodiment, a curing agent for epoxy resins may be prepared using a formulation including: (a) an adduct of: (i) a diglycidyl ether of a bisphenol, and (ii) a first polyamine; (b) a second polyamine; and (c) water; wherein the composition has an amine hydrogen equivalent weight, based on solids, of less than or equal to 105. |
| US09550911B2 |
Fluorinated alkyl ether epoxy resin compositions and applications thereof
Epoxy resin compositions prepared using amino terminated fluoro alkyl ethers. The epoxy resin compositions exhibit low surface adhesion properties making them useful as coatings, paints, moldings, adhesives, and fiber reinforced composites. |
| US09550910B2 |
Aqueous metal surface treatment agent for lithium ion secondary battery
This is to provide an aqueous metal surface treatment agent for a lithium ion secondary battery which can improve interlaminar adhesiveness between a metal member and a resin coating layer such as a film or a coated film, and solvent resistance without using trivalent chromium.The aqueous metal surface treatment agent for a lithium ion secondary battery comprises a polyvinyl alcohol resin containing 2 to 15 mol % of a 1,2-diol structural unit represented by the formula (1): Having a degree of saponification of 90 to 99.9 mol % and an average degree of polymerization of 250 to 3000; and a metallic crosslinking agent. |
| US09550908B2 |
Sacrificial coating for intermediate transfer member of an indirect printing apparatus
A coating composition for an image transfer member in an aqueous ink imaging system. The coating composition includes at least one hydrophilic polymer, at least one hygroscopic material, at least one oil-in-water emulsion and at least one surfactant. |
| US09550905B2 |
Controlled conversion of minerals to pigmenting elements systems and methods
The present invention may provide talc calciner systems and methods to produce better and more efficient products by engineering a* and b* values for calcinated products perhaps by processing low iron talc in an indirectly heated, multiple zoned calciner which may progressively heat the feed supply at perhaps specifics residence times to produce a desired product. |
| US09550902B1 |
Aqueous ink, ink cartridge, ink drying system, ink drying method, recording apparatus, and recording method
An aqueous ink contains a colorant, an aqueous solvent, and as an infrared absorber, a compound represented by general formula (I): where Rb, Rc, and Rd are each independently alkyl, and Ra is a group represented by general formula (I-R): where Re is hydrogen or methyl, and e is an integer of 0 to 3. |
| US09550901B2 |
Inkjet printing method
An inkjet printing method includes providing an inkjet composition, which includes a radiation curable monomer or oligomer, a photo-initiator, and an inhibitor present in an amount sufficient to prevent full curing of the radiation curable monomer or oligomer during an initial exposure to a curing energy. First drops of the inkjet composition are deposited onto a substrate. The curing energy is selected such that it is sufficient to substantially consume the inhibitor. The first drops are exposed to the curing energy, whereby the first drops retain substantially a same surface tension as a liquid drop of the inkjet composition. Second drops of the inkjet composition are deposited adjacent to the first drops. The first and second drops are exposed to the curing energy, whereby the first drops are at least partially cured and the second drops retain substantially the same surface tension as a liquid drop of the inkjet composition. |
| US09550899B2 |
Latexes and associated inkjet inks
The present disclosure provides latexes and related methods and inkjet inks incorporating such latexes. A latex particulate can comprising multiple intermingled discrete polymer strands, including a low Tg polymer strand having a Tg below 50° C. and a high Tg polymer strand having a Tg at 50° C. or above. The Tg of the high Tg polymer strand can be at least 50° C. greater than the Tg of the low Tg polymer strand, and the average refractive index of the monomers of the low Tg polymer strand can be within 1% of the average refractive index of the monomers of the high Tg polymer strand. |
| US09550898B2 |
Radiation curable compositions for food packaging
An inkjet printing method includes the steps of jetting ink dots on a substrate of a plurality- of radiation curable inkjet inks having a viscosity of no more than 50 mPa·s at 25° C. and a shear rate of 90 s−1, the plurality of radiation curable inkjet inks including a) at least one non-polymerizable, non-polymeric bisacylphosphine oxide present in a concentration of no more than 4.0 wt % based on the total weight of radiation curable inkjet ink; b) at least one monomer including at least one vinyl ether group and at least one polymerizable group selected from the group consisting of an acrylate group -and a methacrylate group; and c) at least one polymerizable or polymeric thioxanthone, with the proviso that if the at least one polymerizable or polymeric thioxanthone contains no tertiary amine group that the radiation curable composition further includes at least one tertiary amine co-initiator selected from the group consisting of ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate, a polymerizable co-initiator containing a tertiary amine and a polymeric co-initiator containing a tertiary amine; and (2) fully curing the jetted ink dots using one or more UV LEDs. |
| US09550895B2 |
Thermoplastic composition
A thermoplastic composition including a) a1) a thermoplastic resin and a2) a silicon containing rubber and/or b) a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; and c) a metal (oxy)hydroxide with BET surface area of at least 10 as determined by DIN ISO 9277: 2010. |
| US09550893B2 |
Rubber prepared with pre-treated precipitated silica and tire with component
The invention relates to a rubber composition prepared with pre-treated precipitated silica and tire with component comprised of such rubber composition. The rubber composition is comprised of at least one diene-based elastomer and said pre-treated precipitated silica together with a sulfur cure package comprised of elemental sulfur together with 1,6-bis (N,N′-dibenzylthiocarbamoyldithio)-hexane crosslinking agent and sulfenamide accelerator. |
| US09550886B2 |
Stabilizer and composition including the same
A stabilizer including a first component and a second component. The first component is a compound represented by the formula (1). The second component is a compound represented by the formula (2). |
| US09550885B2 |
Transparent resin composition having good chemical resistance, durability and stability under natural environmental conditions, harsher natural environmental conditions, and similar or harsher usage conditions, and product using same
The invention provides a transparent resin composition which is stable and has weather resistance and chemical resistance under natural environmental conditions, under harsher natural environmental conditions, and under similar or harsher usage conditions, the composition comprising a polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate copolyester, and further comprising an ultraviolet absorber composed of a benzoxazinone-based compound and/or a hydrolysis inhibitor composed of a carbodiimide; a transparent resin composition which is stable and has weather resistance and chemical resistance under even harsher usage conditions; and a transparent resin composition which is stable and has weather resistance and chemical resistance under the above conditions, the composition further comprising an antioxidant and a heat-resistant material. These transparent resin compositions can be used for helmets, face shields for helmets, lenses for spectacles, outer cases for storing items, sheet materials for outdoor installation, and frames and temples for spectacles. |
| US09550876B2 |
Polylactic acid resin composition and polylactic acid resin molded body
Disclosed is a polylactic acid resin composition having excellent bleed resistance and molecular weight retention ratio. A polylactic acid resin molded body is also disclosed. The polylactic acid resin composition contains a polylactic acid resin (a), a metal hydrate (b) having an alkali metal-containing substance content of not more than 0.2% by mass, and a phosphazene derivative (c). The polylactic acid resin molded body is obtained by molding the polylactic acid resin composition. Specifically, a polylactic acid molded body can be produced by filling a melt of the polylactic acid resin composition into a mold at a temperature in the range from glass transition temperature of said polylactic acid resin (a) to 110° C. and molding the melt therein. |
| US09550868B2 |
Pigment masterbatch
A pigment masterbatch, having a) 30-95 wt % of at least one pigment, b) 2-30 wt % of a compound A according to formula I, c) 1.0-10 wt % of a compound B according to formula C2H4(NHC(O)R3)2, and d) 1.5-20 wt % of a compound C, which contains at least one polyethyleneglycol moiety and at least one fatty acid moiety coupled to the polyethyleneglycol moiety, e) 0-50 wt % of a polymeric compound D, wherein R1 is an alkyl group comprising 1-20 carbon atoms and Z is hydrogen or a group according to the formula C(O)R2, wherein R2 is an alkyl group comprising 1-20 carbon atoms, and wherein R3 is a fatty acid moiety comprising 10-30 carbon atoms, and wherein the wt % are relative to the total weight of the pigment masterbatch. |
| US09550866B2 |
Aryl group-containing siloxane compositions including alkaline earth metal
An aryl group-containing siloxane composition is formed by introducing an alkaline earth-metal as a part of the reaction product of an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst, wherein at least one of the organopolysiloxanes includes an aryl group. The alkaline earth metal may be introduced via a heat stability composition or may alternatively be pre-reacted with the organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule. The aryl group-containing siloxane compositions may be utilized as an encapsulating layer for a light emitting device. |
| US09550864B2 |
Viscoelastic silicon rubber compositions
The invention provides for new viscoelastic silicone rubbers and compositions and methods for making and using them. The invention provides for viscoelastic silicone rubbers that are stiffer on short timescales than they are on long timescales. When subjected to brief stresses, they are relatively stiff and elastic, and they resist changing shapes. When subjected to sustain stresses, however, they are relatively soft and accommodating, and they gradually change shapes. When those stresses are removed, they gradually return to their original shapes. These viscoelastic silicone rubbers resist compression set and they are extremely resilient in response to sudden impacts. They can be dense rubbers, foam rubbers, and particles. |
| US09550863B1 |
Polymers from stabilized imines
The disclosure describes new compositions and methods related to polyaminals and related polymers. The compositions are useful as therapeutic/drug conjugates, self-healing materials, reversible crosslinking materials, degradable hydrogels, protective coatings, and as metal scavenging agents. New atom efficient synthetic schemes are disclosed, which yield previously unobtainable high molecular weight polyaminals. |
| US09550860B2 |
Cyclodextrin-based polymers for therapeutics delivery
The present invention relates to novel compositions of therapeutic cyclodextrin containing polymeric compounds designed as a carrier for small molecule therapeutics delivery and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. These cyclodextrin-containing polymers improve drug stability and solubility, and reduce toxicity of the small molecule therapeutic when used in vivo. Furthermore, by selecting from a variety of linker groups and targeting ligands the polymers present methods for controlled delivery of the therapeutic agents. The invention also relates to methods of treating subjects with the therapeutic compositions described herein. The invention further relates to methods for conducting pharmaceutical business comprising manufacturing, licensing, or distributing kits containing or relating to the polymeric compounds described herein. |
| US09550856B2 |
Phosphorous based polyaddition / polyurethane-urea polyols
Embodiments of the invention include a polymer polyol dispersions. The polymer dispersions include a reaction product of a reaction system, where the reaction system includes: at least one polyol, at least one phosphorus based flame retardant having at least one active hydrogen attached to a nitrogen or oxygen atom, at least one of a co-reactant having an equivalent weight of up to 400 and at least one active hydrogen attached to a nitrogen or oxygen atom, at least one catalyst, and at least one polyisocyanate. |
| US09550853B2 |
Method for producing polyacetal copolymer
A high-quality polyacetal copolymer produced by a simple process and in an economical manner. The method includes supplying a raw material including trioxane or the like to a reaction device; obtaining a reaction mixture by carrying out a polymerization reaction of the raw material in the state where the rotating shafts are inclined by 1 to 6° upwards with respect to the horizontal direction H from the introduction opening towards a polyacetal copolymer recovery portion; vaporizing and separating an unreacted monomer from the reaction mixture using a vaporization and separation portion; re-supplying the unreacted monomer to the reaction device; and recovering the polyacetal copolymer from the reaction using a polyacetal copolymer recovery portion. |
| US09550849B2 |
Polymers with improved toughness and ESCR for large-part blow molding applications
Disclosed herein are ethylene-based polymers having a density greater than 0.945 g/cm3, a high load melt index less than 25 g/10 min, a peak molecular weight ranging from 52,000 to 132,000 g/mol, and an environmental stress crack resistance of at least 250 hours. These polymers have the processability of chromium-based resins, but with improved impact strength and stress crack resistance, and can be used in large-part blow molding applications. |
| US09550847B2 |
Method for production of polymer
Method for controlling a process for the production of a polymer by polymerization of a monomer and a comonomer. The process includes maintaining a substantially constant effective flow ratio (EFR), the effective flow ratio being defined as EFR=(Qcomo−Lcomo)/(Qmono−Lmono), Qcomo and Qmono being, respectively, flow rates of comonomer and monomer to the reactor, Lcomo and Lmono being, respectively, losses of comonomer and monomer. |
| US09550845B2 |
Multiple stage curable polymer with controlled transitions
The invention provides a polymer system, including a first composition and a second composition. The first composition is different from the second composition. The first composition includes a first gelator, the first gelator including a plurality of acylhydrazine moieties. The second composition includes a second gelator, the second gelator including a plurality of formyl moieties. At least one of the first composition and the second composition includes a prepolymer. The invention further provides a method of using the polymer system to form a polymeric material via multiple stages to more effectively control the rheology of the components over a variety of timescales. |
| US09550842B2 |
Acrylic elastomer, acrylic elastomer composition, laminate, crosslinked product, and molded article
Provided are an acrylic elastomer superior in adhesiveness to a fluorine-based elastomer, an acrylic elastomer composition containing the same, its laminate, and its crosslinked product and a molded article therefrom. Iodine groups are introduced as crosslinking groups into an acrylic elastomer to an iodine content of 0.1 to 2 mass % with respect to the total mass of the elastomer. In addition, 1 to 7 parts by mass of an organic peroxide and 1 to 5 parts by mass of an onium salt were blended with 100 parts by mass of the acrylic elastomer, to give an acrylic elastomer composition. Further, an acrylic elastomer layer of the acrylic elastomer composition is laminated with a fluorine-based elastomer layer of a fluorine-based elastomer composition mainly containing of a fluorine-based elastomer having iodine groups as crosslinking groups, to give a laminate. The laminate is then crosslinked to give a crosslinked product and a molded article. |
| US09550840B2 |
Process for production of modified conjugated diene rubber, modified conjugated diene rubber, and rubber composition
To provide a producing method of conjugated diene rubber which can be used as a starting material of cross-linked rubber which is used for such as tire tread and can enhance low fuel consumption performance.The method of producing modified conjugated diene rubber, comprising: a process step (a) wherein a conjugated diene polymer with an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal active terminal, which polymer is obtained from polymerization of a conjugated diene compound or polymerization of a conjugated diene compound with an aromatic vinyl compound, is allowed to react with a hydrocarbyloxysilane compound having in its molecule at least one or more of each of the following functional groups (I): a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group and (II): a nitrogen-containing group formed by substituting one protective group for one hydrogen atom of a secondary amine, a tertiary amino group, an imino group, a pyridyl group to obtain a modified conjugated diene polymer with the functional group (II), and a process step (b) wherein the modified conjugated diene polymer produced in the process step (a) is mixed with an onium-forming agent. |
| US09550837B2 |
Therapeutic uses of anti-PCSK9 antibodies
An human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of a human antibody that specifically binds and inhibits human proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (hPCSK9) characterized by the ability to reduce serum LDL cholesterol by 40-80% over a 24, 60 or 90 day period relative to predose levels, with little or no reduction in serum HDL cholesterol and/or with little or no measurable effect on liver function, as determined by ALT and AST measurements. |
| US09550836B2 |
Method of detecting human matrix metalloproteinase 9 using antibodies
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use involving binding proteins, e.g., antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) protein (MMP9 is also known as gelatinase-B), such as where the binding proteins comprise an immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy chain (or functional fragment thereof) and an Ig light chain (or functional fragment thereof). |
| US09550831B2 |
Method for treating psoriasis
The present invention provides pharmaceutical composition for treating an autoimmune disease comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an agent capable of activating CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells, wherein the composition is to be administered to a subject at most every 3 days. |
| US09550830B2 |
Antibodies that bind and block triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1)
The invention relates to antibodies that are capable of specifically binding TREM-1 and preventing the activation of TREM-1, a protein expressed on monocytes, macrophages and neutrophils. Such antibodies find utility in the treatment of individuals with an inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. |
| US09550821B2 |
Modulation of ghrelin levels and ghrelin/unacylated ghrelin ratio using unacylated ghrelin
A method and a composition for decreasing ghrelin levels and/or decreasing ghrelin/unacylated ghrelin ratio in a subject, the method comprising administering an effective amount of unacylated ghrelin, a fragment thereof, an analog thereof and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to the subject wherein a reduction in ghrelin levels and/or a reduction in ghrelin/unacylated ghrelin ratio is beneficial to the subject. Also, use of ghrelin level and/or ghrelin/unacylated ghrelin ratio as biomarkers for determining a subject's likelihood of responding to and/or benefiting from administration of unacylated ghrelin. |
| US09550820B2 |
Chimeric fibroblast growth factor 23/fibroblast growth factor 19 proteins and methods of use
The present invention relates to an isolated chimeric protein. The isolated chimeric protein includes an N-terminus coupled to a C-terminus, where the N-terminus includes an N-terminal portion from a fibroblast growth factor (“FGF”) 23 molecule and the C-terminus includes a C-terminal portion from an FGF19 molecule. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition including an isolated chimeric protein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The isolated chimeric protein includes an N-terminus coupled to a C-terminus, where the N-terminus includes an N-terminal portion from a fibroblast growth factor (“FGF”) 23 molecule and the C-terminus includes a C-terminal portion from an FGF19 molecule, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a method for treating a subject suffering from a disorder. This method includes selecting a subject suffering from the disorder and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a chimeric protein according to the present invention. |
| US09550819B2 |
Compositions and methods of use for treating metabolic disorders
Methods of treating individuals with a glucose metabolism disorder and/or a body weight disorder, and compositions associated therewith, are provided. |
| US09550818B2 |
Methods for use of vascular endothelial growth factor antagonists
The present invention provides variant VEGF polypeptides which have been altered in their C-terminal heparin binding region to lower their heparin binding affinity. These variants have been found to act as receptor antagonists for VEGF receptors and antagonize angiogenesis. These variants are useful to treat diseases characterized by pathological angiogenesis. |
| US09550817B2 |
Men1 gene for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes
This invention relates to the inhibition of expression or function of Men1 gene or its encoded proteins for the purpose of treating diabetes and screening and researching agents capable of inhibiting expression or function of Men1 gene or its encoded proteins for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diabetes. |
| US09550806B2 |
Immunogenic compositions against human progastrin peptides
Immunogens against human extended-progastrin species comprise (A) a mimetic peptide comprised of (i) the amino acid sequence of a progastrin or a N- and/or C-terminal processed species of a progastrin joined to (ii) a 7 amino-acid spacer coupled to (B) an immunogenic carrier. Illustrative of the mimetic peptide/spacer combination are a 21 amino-acid peptide (SEQ ID NO.: 1) and other, related polypeptides (SEQ ID NOs.: 2-5). Pharmaceutical compositions containing such an immunogen display improved immunological properties, including the induction of effective antibody levels shortly after the administration of an initial course of immunogen. Levels of antibody thus elicited stay elevated for several months and readily elevate to higher levels upon subsequent boosting by a single injection of immunogen. |
| US09550805B2 |
Precipitable peptides
The invention is directed to a Ca2+ precipitable polypeptide tags and cassettes useful for purification of molecules from heterogeneous samples. The invention also relates to methods for bioseparation of molecules comprising Ca2+ precipitable tags and cassettes. |
| US09550799B2 |
Preparation of phosphorus-containing antiwear compounds for use in lubricant compositions
A process is provided for preparing a salt of a hydroxy-substituted ester of phosphoric acid, comprising: (a) reacting a phosphate diester with an alkylene oxide, (b) reacting the product mixture of step (a) with a phosphating agent; and (c) reacting the product mixture of step (b) with an amine; wherein the phosphate diester is reacted with the alkylene oxide of step (a) in the substantial absence of a phosphate monoester. The product is useful as an antiwear agent. |
| US09550796B2 |
Pyrrolopyrrolone derivatives and their use as BET inhibitors
The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition. |
| US09550794B2 |
Macrocyclic pyridazinone derivatives
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, L and Z have the meaning given in claim 1, and their use in the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases. |
| US09550792B2 |
Polycyclic substituted pyrazole kinase activity inhibitors and use thereof
The present invention relates to the field of medicinal chemistry, and in particular relates to 4-(five-membered heterocyclic pyrimidine/pyridine substituted) amino-1H-3-pyrazolecarboxamide derivatives, the preparation method thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and the medicinal use thereof, especially as protein kinase inhibitors for anti-tumor use. |
| US09550789B2 |
Halogenated indole and benzofuran derivatives of isoquinuclidene and processes for preparing them
Provided herein are halogenated indole and benzofuran derivatives of isoquinuclidene and intermediates thereto, and processes, preferably enantioselective processes, for preparing such derivatives including processes for preparing (−) and (+) noribogaine, in substantially enantiomerically pure forms. |
| US09550784B2 |
Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 enzyme
The present invention relates to novel imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine and imidazo[1,2-a]-pyrazine derivatives which are inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 10 enzyme (PDE10) and which may be useful for the treatment or prevention of neurological, psychiatric and metabolic disorders in which the PDE10 enzyme is involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to processes to prepare such compounds and compositions, to the use of such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention or treatment of neurological, psychiatric and metabolic disorders and diseases. |
| US09550782B2 |
Compounds and methods for treating diabetes
Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor α2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor α2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor α2B and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described. |
| US09550780B2 |
Formulations pharmacokinetics of deuterated benzoquinoline inhibitors of vesicular monoamine transporter 2
The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions comprising benzoquinoline compounds, and methods to inhibit vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) activity in a subject for the treatment of chronic hyperkinetic movement disorders. |
| US09550778B2 |
Substituted 6-aryl-imidazopyridine and 6-aryl-triazolopyridine carboxamide analogs as negative allosteric modulators of mGluR5
Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US09550775B2 |
Substituted triazolopyridines and methods of use thereof
The invention provides compounds having the general formula: [insert formula (I)] (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, R1, R2, R3, R4, and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions. |
| US09550774B2 |
Dihydropyrido pyrimidine compounds as autotaxin inhibitors
The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of the invention are autotaxin inhibitors useful in the treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis. |
| US09550773B2 |
Substituted imidazoquinolines, imidazopyridines, and imidazonaphthyridines
Imidazo-quinoline, -pyridine, and -naphthyridine ring systems (particularly quinolines, tetrahydroquinolines, pyridines, [1,5]naphthyridines, [1,5]tetrahydronaphthyridines) substituted at the 1-position with a cyclic substituent, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of making these compounds, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed. |
| US09550770B2 |
Substituted quinazolines for inhibiting kinase activity
Chemical entities that are kinase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of use thereof are described. Specifically quinazoline derivatives of Formula Ia: and their uses in modulating kinase activities are disclosed. |
| US09550763B2 |
Heterocyclic ring and carbocyclic derivative
The present invention provides novel compounds having a P2X3 and/or P2X2/3 receptor antagonistic effect, e.g. a compound of Formula (I): wherein R2 is a hydrogen atom or the like; ring A is five- to seven-cycloalkane or the like; C is a carbon atom; Q1 and Q2 are carbon atoms or the like; R9a and R9b are carbon atoms or the like; R6 is cycloalkyl or the like; R7 is a group represented by the formula: wherein ring D is benzene or the like; carbon atom a and b are carbon atoms; ring B is an aromatic carbocyclic ring or the like; s and s′ are 0 or the like; R9 and R9′ are halogen or the like, or the like, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. |
| US09550758B2 |
Heterocyclic derivatives and their use in the treatment of neurological disorders
The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, combinations thereof, and their use as medicaments, particularly for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease or diabetes via inhibition of BACE-1 or BACE-2. |
| US09550753B2 |
Mono quaternary ammonium salts and methods for modulating neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
Provided are monoquaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse, and gastrointestinal tract disorders. |
| US09550751B2 |
Processes for the preparation of pesticidal compounds
The present application provides processes for making pesticidal compounds and compounds useful both as pesticides and in the making of pesticidal compounds. |
| US09550748B2 |
Cyclic carbonate monomers and polymers prepared therefrom
A cyclic carbonate monomer including the reaction product of (a) a divinylarene dioxide, and (b) carbon dioxide; a process for making the cyclic carbonate monomer; and a polymer such as a poly(hydroxyurethane) composition made therefrom. The poly(hydroxyurethane) composition made from the above cyclic carbonate monomer forms a reactive intermediate that can be used for making, for example, a poly(hydroxyurethane) foam product. |
| US09550747B2 |
Dapagliflozin crystalline form and preparation method thereof
The present invention relates to a new crystalline form of dapagliflozin represented by formula (I). The crystalline form has a characteristic absorption peak at about 4.318 (20.45) in an X-ray powder diffraction pattern shown by angle 2 theta and interplanar spacing (value d). It can be prepared by dissolving dapagliflozin in good organic solvents, adding poor solvents, stirring to crystallization, filtering and drying. The new crystalline form of dapagliflozin of the present invention has the following superior features: good solubility, low hygroscopicity, high stability and good preparation reproducibility. |
| US09550743B2 |
Process for the preparation of an antidepressant and the intermediates thereof
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenylsulphanyl)phenyl]piperazine of formula (I), also known as vortioxetine, salts thereof, and intermediates useful for its synthesis. |
| US09550742B2 |
11-OXO-10,11-dihydrodibenzo[B,F][1,4]thiazepine S-oxide derivatives and their use as dopamine D2 receptor antagonists
The disclosure includes compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula (I). Certain compounds and salts of Formula (I) are selective inhibitors of the Dopamine D2 receptor. The variables R1-R4, n, and L are defined herein. The disclosure also provides methods of synthesizing compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula (I). Additionally the disclosure provides methods or treating patients suffering from central nervous system disorders, including Tourette's syndrome, bipolar disorder, hyperprolactinemia, tardive dyskinesia, Huntington's chorea, psychosis, depression, or schizophrenia. |
| US09550736B2 |
Salt of bicyclic aromatic anions for Li-ion batteries
A method for obtaining salts of bicyclic imidazole compounds (V) having general structural formulae in which A represents a monovalent cation, X represents independently a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or a nitrogen atom. Also, the associated production method and to the use thereof, in particular as an electrolyte component for batteries. |
| US09550735B2 |
Process for the preparation of ivacaftor and solvates thereof
The present invention provides process for the preparation of ivacaftor and solvates thereof. |
| US09550733B2 |
Fluorinated derivatives of 3-hydroxypyridin-4-ones
Provided are compounds of Formula I which are derivatives of 3-Hydroxypyridin-4-ones. The compounds may be used in treatment of a medical condition related to a toxic concentration of iron. The compounds may be used for preparation of a medicament for treatment of a medical condition related to a toxic concentration of iron. The medical condition related to a toxic concentration of iron may be selected from the group consisting of: cancer, pulmonary disease, progressive kidney disease and Friedreich's ataxia. |
| US09550729B2 |
Mixed metal oxide catalysts
Catalytic compositions are provided that are effective for providing increased acrylonitrile product without a significant decrease in hydrogen cyanide and/or acetonitrile production and provide an overall increase in production of acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide and acetonitrile. The catalytic compositions include a complex of metal oxides and include at least about 15% m-phase plus t-phase by weight and have a weight ratio of m-phase to m-phase plus t-phase of 0.45 or greater. |
| US09550723B2 |
Radically curable compound, method for producing radically curable compound, radically curable composition, cured product of the same, and resist-material composition
Provided is a positive photoresist composition excellent in terms of heat resistance. A radically curable compound is represented by a general formula (1) below (where R1, R2, and R3 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; m and n each independently represent an integer of 1 to 4; p represents an integer of 0 to 4; X, Y, and Z each independently represent an acryloyloxy group, a methacryloyloxy group, or a hydroxy group, and at least one of X, Y, and Z represents an acryloyloxy group or a methacryloyloxy group; and t represents 1 or 2). |
| US09550715B2 |
Method for synthesising glycolic acid
The invention relates to a method for synthesizing glycolic acid or one of the salts thereof, including the following step: placing glycerol and an oxidizing agent in contact with one another in a reaction medium in the presence of a silver-based catalyst on a substrate, said substrate including a material selected from the group consisting of CeO2, basic Al2O3 optionally doped with a calcium or cerium oxide, an amphoteric resin, ZrO2, and a mixture of said materials. The invention also relates to the use of a silver-based catalyst on a substrate that can be used in said method. |
| US09550713B1 |
Polyethylene terephthalate depolymerization
The present invention relates to the depolymerization of polymers and the recovery of the starting materials used for the production of the polymer. The present invention also relates to the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and the recovery of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. |
| US09550711B2 |
Fluorine-containing polymerizable monomer and polymer compound using same
Disclosed in the present invention are a fluorine-containing polymerizable compound of the general formula (1) and a polymer compound obtained therefrom: where A represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, SO2, CH2, CO, C(CH3)2, C(CH3)(CH2CH3), C(CF3)2, C(CH3)(C6H5), CH2—C6H4—CH2 or a divalent organic group obtained by elimination of two hydrogen atoms from benzene, biphenyl, naphthalene, cyclohexene or fluorene; and a and b each independently represent an integer of 0 to 2 and satisfy a relationship of 1≦a+b≦4. The thus-obtained polymer compound combines adequate hydrophilicity and high transparency with low water adsorption of fluorine-containing compound. |
| US09550704B2 |
Method for synthesizing radiopharmaceuticals using a cartridge
The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing a radiopharmaceutical using a cartridge, which makes it possible to carry out several steps of reaction required for synthesizing a radiopharmaceutical in the cartridge filled with a polymer. A method for synthesizing a radiopharmaceutical according to the present invention enables each step's reaction to be carried out with the solution confined in the cartridge so as not to flow out, thus being simplified compared to the conventional methods for synthesizing radiopharmaceuticals, and expediting the synthesis thereof. |
| US09550701B2 |
Carbon-carbon composites including isotropic carbon encapsulating layer and methods of forming the same
A technique of forming a carbon-carbon composite material includes infusing a liquid carbonizable precursor into a porous preform, and the infused precursor is subsequently pyrolyzed to convert the precursor to isotropic carbon. The preform then can be densified with a densifying agent, followed by infusion of the liquid carbonizable precursor into the densified preform. In some examples, after pyrolyzing the liquid carbonizable precursor, isotropic carbon extends substantially throughout a volume of the carbon-carbon composite material. |
| US09550696B2 |
Method of producing lightweight structural elements
The invention relates to a method of producing lightweight structural elements which are produced as a composition construction element having at least one cover plate and one carrier element which are connected to one another. A carrier element, at which at least one apertures and/or at least one cut-out is/are formed and at least one further element, which is a cover plate, are connected to one another. A carrier element and at least one cover plate can be formed from a glass, a glass ceramic material, a ceramic material and/or silicon having an oxide surface layer which is formed at least in the bonding region of the elements to be connected to one another. The carrier element should have at least a double thickness with respect to the thickness of a cover plate. The surfaces of the cover plate(s) and of the carrier element to be connected to one another should be intensely cleaned in their bonding regions and should be smoothed such that a roughness of the surface is achieved there, such that they are in direct touching contact with at least 80% of their bonding surface with an active compression source and in this respect a thermal treatment is carried out at a temperature of at least 100° C. and maintaining of the temperature over a period of at least 0.5 h to establish a bond connection of the cover plate(s) and the carrier element. In this respect, at least one cover plate should be connected to a surface of the carrier element at which at least one opening of an aperture or of a cut-out is arranged. |
| US09550694B2 |
Methods and apparatus for material processing using plasma thermal source
Methods and apparatus provide for: feeding glass batch material into a plasma containment vessel in such a way that the glass batch material is dispensed as a sheet of glass batch material particles; directing one or more sources of plasma gas into the inner volume of the plasma containment vessel in such a way that the plasma gas enters the plasma containment vessel as at least one sheet of plasma gas; and applying an alternating electric field to facilitate production of a plasma plume within the inner volume of the plasma containment vessel, where the plasma plume is of dimensions sufficient to envelope the sheet of glass batch material particles, and is of sufficient thermal energy to cause the glass batch material to react and melt thereby forming substantially homogeneous, spheroid-shaped glass intermediate particles. |
| US09550687B2 |
Electrodeionization module and apparatus
The present invention relates to an improved electrodeionization (EDI) module and apparatus adapted to transfer ions present in a liquid under the influence of an electric field. |
| US09550682B2 |
Process for preparing precipitated silicas
A silica production method comprising reacting a silicate with at least one acid, in which the acid used in at least one of the steps of the production method is a concentrated acid, preferably selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid having a concentration of at least 80% by weight, in particular at least 90% by weight, acetic acid having a concentration of at least 90% by weight, formic acid having a concentration of at least 90% by weight, nitric acid having a concentration of at least 60% by weight, phosphoric acid having a concentration of at least 75% by weight, and hydrochloric acid having a concentration of at least 30% by weight. |
| US09550679B2 |
Preparation method of graphene and graphene oxide based on mixed acid system
The present invention relates to a preparation method of graphene oxide based on mixed acid system. The method consists of the following steps. a. Preparation of graphite powder; b. Preparation of suspension liquid of first acid system; c. Preparation of second acid system; d. Preparation of graphene oxide. The invention also relates to a preparation method of graphene using graphene oxide obtained by method mentioned above. The method consists of the following steps. e. Preparation of graphene oxide-dispersant solution; f. Reduction of graphene oxide; g. Process of supersonic stripping; h. Obtaining graphene by separation and drying. The preparation methods of graphene oxide and graphene in our invention could reduce the dosage of strong acid as well as heat release of chemical reaction, and cause less corrosion to our equipments, which makes the reaction more effective and properties of graphene products better, facilitating the achievement of large scale industrial production. |
| US09550677B2 |
Carbon nanotube composite structural body and pressure-sensitive adhesive member
Provided is a carbon nanotube composite structural body including, on a base material, a plurality of carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies, the carbon nanotube composite structural body having an extremely high adhesion strength between the base material and the carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies. Also provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive member including such carbon nanotube composite structural body. The carbon nanotube composite structural body of the present invention is a carbon nanotube composite structural body, including, on a base material, a plurality of carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies, in which: the carbon nanotube composite structural body further includes an intermediate layer between the base material and the carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies; the intermediate layer has a thickness of 1.0 nm or more and less than 10 nm; and an adhesion strength between the base material with the intermediate layer and the carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies is 5 N/cm2 or more. |
| US09550676B2 |
Method for producing a colloidal solution of nanoscale carbon
The technical result of the present method is simplicity, low cost and the possibility of producing nanoparticles of different types. This result is achieved in that the method for producing a colloidal solution of nanoscale carbon is carried out as follows: an organic fluid is fed into a chamber that contains electrodes, an inert gas is injected into the inter-electrode space, a high temperature plasma channel is formed in gas bubbles, thus atomizing ethanol molecules, followed by rapid cooling. |
| US09550673B2 |
Process of sodium peroxide production
A sodium peroxide production method and process layout design integrated with sodium extraction unit from sea water, salt lake, and sodium production by electrolysis, and integrated with exothermic reactor based power generation unit with a stepwise and batch wise method of producing sodium peroxide from 115° C. to 450° C. under oxygen and nitrogen gas mixture isolated from atmospheric conditions and humidity. A sodium peroxide production facility is designed to have modular process units which is installed as an independent facility or connected to another chemical plant or refinery. A sodium peroxide production facility having reduced dependency to pure sodium and offering flexible installation location including oil platforms and ships. A sodium peroxide production method from sea water, brine or sodium salt. |
| US09550672B2 |
Method for preparation of an alane-etherate complex and alane
The invention relates to methods of forming an alane-etherate complex and α-alane from the alane-etherate complex. The methods include reacting an alkyl halide with a metal alanate in a solvent including an ether. A tertiary amine may also be added to the reaction. The alane is collected after removal of the solvent and/or the tertiary amine. An electrospraying process can be used to remove the solvent. |
| US09550671B2 |
Method for producing hydrogen by reforming hydrocarbons using steam, combined with carbon dioxide capture and steam production
A method for producing hydrogen by reforming hydrocarbons using steam, combined with carbon dioxide capture and steam production, which involves mixing the hydrocarbons to be reformed with steam in order to produce the feedstock for the reforming, generating a syngas; the syngas is then cooled, and enriched with H2 and CO2; and then cooled. The condensates of the method are separated from the syngas in order to be used in the method, the saturated syngas being treated by adsorption with pressure modulation so as to produce hydrogen and a gaseous effluent containing CO2 that is captured in a CO2-purifying unit. The condensates from the cooling of the syngas at the outlet of the shift reactor are used in the method for producing highly pure steam supplying the mixing point and for exportation; the CPU also produces CPU condensates that are recycled to be treated jointly with the condensates of the method. |
| US09550670B2 |
Stress buffer layer for integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
Stress buffer layers for integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are described. For example, a semiconductor package includes a substrate having first and second surfaces, the second surface having an array of external conductive contacts. A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) component is disposed above the first surface of the substrate. A buffer layer is disposed above the MEMS component, the buffer layer having a first Young's modulus. A mold compound is disposed above the buffer layer, the mold compound having a second Young's modulus higher than the first Young's modulus. |
| US09550668B1 |
Integrated MEMS pressure sensor and MEMS inertial sensor
Integrated MEMS devices for pressure sensing and inertial sensing, methods for fabricating such integrated devices, and methods for fabricating vertically integrated MEMS pressure sensor/inertial sensor devices are provided. In an example, a method for fabricating an integrated device for pressure and inertial sensing includes forming a MEMS pressure sensor on a first side of a semiconductor substrate. The method further includes forming a MEMS inertial sensor on a second side of the semiconductor substrate. The second side of the semiconductor substrate is opposite the first side of the semiconductor substrate. |
| US09550661B2 |
Self-contained, portable and self-supporting scaffolding kit
A self-contained portable self-supporting scaffolding kit for mounting adjacent an elevated structure and allowing a user to reach the elevated structure to work thereon. The kit includes a movable base assembly that supports a tower assembly along which a platform assembly moves, in a use configuration. In a portable configuration, the kit is partially disassembled, folded and secured on the base assembly for transportation thereof, with all required equipment pieces. |
| US09550657B2 |
Stabilizer pad and handle apparatus
A stabilizer pad and handle apparatus is provided having a curved substantially C-shaped handle, or U-shaped handle or straight handle with ends of the handle inserted into seating holes extending inwardly from the side walls of the pad. An anchor hole and anchors may be provided extending downward through and perpendicular to the seating holes and through the handle. The pad may be rectangular or square shape or substantially circular in shape. An optional recess is provided in the pad into which the seating holes are provided, and may be angled inwardly away from the side walls, with the handle optionally provided in the recess. In certain embodiments the recess may be square, substantially rectangular, trapezoid, curved or triangular in shape. At least a portion of the top surface of the handle may be aligned with the outer circumference formed by the circular shape of the pad. The circular pad may be rolled on its side wall edge. Multiple handle means may be provided. |
| US09550653B2 |
Elevator tension member
Elevator tension members are disclosed. The disclosed tension member longitudinally extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a plurality of fibers formed into one or more primary strands or cords extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and a plurality of fibers formed into one or more secondary strands or cords extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and through less than the full length of the belt, and a jacket retaining the primary and secondary strands or cords. The secondary strands or cords have a tensile modulus greater than a tensile modulus of the jacket and less than a tensile modulus of the primary strands or cords. Methods of making the tension member are also disclosed. |
| US09550651B2 |
Coil support for a trimmer line coil
A coil support with a coil of a trimmer line has a coil core with an outer wall surface and first and second axial ends. At the axial ends securing elements that project past the wall surface of the coil core are provided for positional fixation of the coil wound onto the coil core. A securing element provided at the first axial end is a support plate with a longitudinal center axis. The size of the support plate is provided in the direction of the longitudinal center axis with a greater extension than transverse to the longitudinal center axis such that the support plate in a first radial direction of the coil core is greater than in a second radial direction. The coil core is fixedly connected with the support plate and with the further securing elements that are provided on the second axial end. |
| US09550645B2 |
Manufacturing system for processing a web
The invention provides a manufacturing system for processing a web, the system comprising a rigid frame with a plurality of processing stations; an endless belt which is movable relative to the frame; a track for guiding the endless belt between the processing stations; and a drive structure for advancing the belt along the track, To enable more flexible processing time at each processing station and to make better use of the space along the track, the system facilitates movement of a web at different speed at different locations along the track. |
| US09550644B2 |
Unwinder of reels of web material
The unwinder of reels of web material wound around winding spindles (A), comprises a unwinding station (13) with at least one unwinding member (23) to rotate a reel (B) that is located in said unwinding station and feed the web material toward a delivery path (E). Lifting members (51, 53) are provided to lift a spindle of a first exhausted reel from the unwinding station (13), in a removal position (PR). An insertion member (7; 33) is further provided to insert a second reel into the unwinding station (13). A pressing member (61) is arranged to press the web material coming from the first reel in removal position (PR) against the second reel in the unwinding station (13). |
| US09550640B2 |
Image forming apparatus and supplying device
An image forming apparatus includes a storing-device body that is drawable from an image-forming-apparatus body, a supporting member attached to the storing-device body and that supports a stack of recording media from below, a feeding member that feeds a top one of the recording media on the supporting member into the image-forming-apparatus body, a moving mechanism that moves the supporting member such that the top one of the recording media on the supporting member comes into contact with the feeding member, a connecting mechanism that connects the moving mechanism to a drive source in conjunction with attaching of the storing-device body to the image-forming-apparatus body, an image forming section that forms an image on the recording medium fed by the feeding member, and a disabling mechanism that disables connection between the drive source and the moving mechanism in conjunction with pushing of the storing-device body into the image-forming-apparatus body. |
| US09550639B2 |
Sheet supporting device and sheet conveying device
A sheet supporting device, including: a sheet supporter having a support surface; a guide disposed on one side of the sheet supporter on which the support surface is provided and having a guide surface configured to come into contact with an edge, in a width direction, of a sheet on the sheet supporter; and a slider disposed on the other side of the sheet supporter, wherein the sheet supporter has an elongate opening, wherein the guide and the slider are coupled to each other through the elongate opening, such that the guide and the slider are movable together in the width direction of the sheet, and wherein the guide includes a first hook hooked on a portion of the sheet supporter and configured to be movable in the width direction of the sheet along the portion of the sheet supporter. |
| US09550635B2 |
Air flow limiter with closed/open sensing
Method and apparatus for air flow regulation comprise a vertically oriented tube, a sail assembly positioned in the tube and moveable therewithin responsively to air flow through the tube to regulate rate of air flow through the tube and to stop air flow through the tube upon air flow rate through the tube exceeding a preselected value with a detector for sensing when the sail assembly has stopped air flow through the tube as a result of air flow rate exceeding said pre-selected value. |
| US09550632B2 |
Diverting device for diverting containers
Diverting device for diverting containers, for example bottles, from a transport path, the diverting device including a stationary frame that is disposed next to the transport path and in which at least two movably formed diverting segments are disposed perpendicularly to the central axis of the transport path, the diverting segments being suitable to divert a container from the transport path. Each of the diverting segments includes a diverting surface that is parallel to the transport direction of the containers in the transport path and that can come in contact with a container to be diverted. |
| US09550630B2 |
System for processing material for a gasifier
A system for processing material for a gasifier. The system comprises an auger feeder adapted to receive material to be gasified. The auger feeder is adapted to feed the material. A tube is connected to the auger feeder such that the tube is adapted to receive the material from the auger feeder. The tube is also connected to a gasifier, which is adapted to receive the material from the tube. |
| US09550627B2 |
Product holder for holding food products
The present invention relates to a product holder (1) for holding food products to be transported through a processing room comprising: a carrier frame (2) having at least a longitudinal support structure and coupling ends connected to opposite sites of the longitudinal support structure; and a container formed by at least one curved contact segment (3a, 3b) for contacting the food products, wherein the at least one curved contact segment is detachably connectable to the carrier frame. The invention further relates to a transporting device comprising the product holder of the present invention and methods for assembling and disassembling the product holder of the present invention. |
| US09550623B2 |
Bag stand
A method of forming a bag stand including the steps of: bending a first subpanel along a hinge from a flattened arrangement, the first subpanel including a plurality of side panels and a connection mechanism, each of the plurality of side panels including a left end and a right end, the hinge positioned between a first side panel of the plurality of side panels and an adjacent second side panel of the plurality of side panels; and connecting the first subpanel to a second subpanel by the connection mechanism. |
| US09550616B2 |
Tamper evident container
A container having provisions that indicate tampering or previous attempts in opening the container is described. The container includes a peel tab for opening the container to thereby gain access to the container interior and contents therein. The container further includes pull tab provisions which must be at least partially separated from a container substrate, in order to gain access to the peel tab. Separation of the pull tab provisions provides indication of tampering or prior opening attempts. Related methods of providing such indication are also described. |
| US09550613B2 |
Optimized array of inter-connected palletized products
A collection of articles is disclosed. The collection of articles has a supporting medium and a first plurality of parallelepiped containers arranged in a first layer upon the supporting medium. Each parallelepiped container of the first plurality of parallelepiped containers is disposed adjacent each other to define a first space therebetween. A first portion of the first sidewall of the first parallelepiped container disposed within the first space is bonded to a first portion of the first sidewall of the second parallelepiped container disposed within the first space when the first parallelepiped container and the second parallelepiped container are in contacting engagement. A top of a third parallelepiped container of the first plurality of parallelepiped containers is bonded to a bottom of a third parallelepiped container of the second plurality of parallelepiped containers at least partially coextensive thereto. |
| US09550611B2 |
Lid and closure member assembly
A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel. |
| US09550608B2 |
Flexible bag material
A flexible bag material made of plastic material for the packaging of dry food products such as cereals wherein the plastic material is a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises at least one high moisture barrier layer made of HDPE, a moderate oxygen barrier layer made of a blend of amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) and PE having a oxygen permeability of 400 cm3/m2/day or higher when measured at 23° C. and 0% relative humidity, and a peelable sealing layer. The flexible bag material is especially suitable for manufacturing an inner bag of a bag-in-box package having an outer rigid box made of cardboard, in particular recycled cardboard. |
| US09550605B1 |
Nesting container assembly
An interlocking or engaging container and container system are presented herein. In particular, the system includes a plurality of adjacently disposed (side-by-side, end-to-end and stacked) containers that are dimensioned to maximize the available space on a pallet, for example, a 463-L Pallet, HCU-6/E Pallet or other pallet. The containers include enlarged wheels, one or more support feet, and a handle assembly. The containers are configured to include a plurality of interlocking or engaging portions such as one or more wheel assembly receiving portions, one or more foot receiving portions, outer extensions or engaging portions, and a handle engaging portion. The Interlocking or engaging portions are configured to matingly engage or abut corresponding portions of an adjacent container and at least partially restrict movement there between. |
| US09550604B2 |
Can end with strengthening bead configuration
A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score. |
| US09550603B2 |
Container with articulating closure
A container for receiving a gift, having an articulating closure feature such that arms extending from the flap mimic a waving or hugging motion of a character or other design depicted on the character. The container includes pleated sides to accommodate different size gifts and may further include a closing tab to securely close the container and a handle for carrying the container. |
| US09550601B2 |
Containers of a multilayered structure
A container of a multilayered structure comprising an inner layer and an outer layer of a low-density polyethylene, and an intermediate layer that includes a gas-barrier resin layer and adhesive layers, wherein the adhesive layers contain an acid-modified polyethylene and a propylene resin, the propylene resin being contained in an amount of 0.5 to 10% by weight in the adhesive layers. The container is obtained by using decreased amounts of resins without impairing properties of the containers. |
| US09550599B2 |
Container and method for producing a container
The invention relates to a container for receiving contents, in particular liquid foods, having a tubular main body and having at least one molded fiber part connected to the main body, and to a method for producing such a container. For the container to be suitable for being aseptically filled with liquid or paste-like foods, the inner face of the at least one molded fiber part is coated to be gas and liquid tight. The container is produced as follows: pressing at least one molded fiber part from pulp, coating the inner face(s) of the molded fiber part or parts, providing the tubular main body, connecting the main body to the (first) molded fiber part for generating a container that is open on one side, filling the container through the open side, and closing the container by folding or by joining to the (further) molded fiber part. |
| US09550596B2 |
Method of sealing containers and lids by melt adhesion by laser
A method of sealing a container and a lid by melt adhesion by laser. Either the container or the lid has a thermoplastic resin that permits the laser beam to transmit through and the other one has a resin composition of the thermoplastic resin containing a heat-generating substance. Further, the laser beam applies a rectangular beam having a uniform intensity distribution. The upper-limit of temperature is not lower than a melting point of the thermoplastic resin but lower than a thermal decomposition start temperature thereof in the melt adhesion interface between the container and the lid, and the temperature reaches the upper-limit in a heating time t (msec) represented by the following formula (1), t (msec)=L/S (1) where L is the length (mm) of the rectangular beam in the scanning direction, and S is the rate of laser scanning (mm/msec) of not higher than 1.65 mm/msec. |
| US09550593B2 |
Scaffolding assembly
A scaffolding assembly configured for use with an assembly table is provided. In one embodiment, the scaffolding assembly can include an inner scaffolding and an outer scaffolding, wherein the inner scaffolding and the outer scaffolding each include: a plurality of main posts having a lower end and an upper end; an extendible arm connected to each of the main posts, wherein the extendible arm is configured to extend substantially perpendicular from the main post; and a tertiary scaffolding support connected to the extendible arm and the main post, the tertiary support configured to transfer at least some of the force from the extendible arm to the main post, wherein the scaffolding assembly is configured to attach to the assembly table, such that the scaffolding assembly receives support from the assembly table. |
| US09550590B2 |
Cable tie tensioning and cut-off tool
A hand held tool for the tensioning and severing of cable ties, including reciprocating means for tensioning the cable tie tail, locking means to prevent further tensioning upon the attainment of a preselected tension level in the tie tail, and severing means to sever the tie tail from the cable tie head. |
| US09550582B2 |
Multi-zone battery exchange system
A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area. |
| US09550579B2 |
Method of estimation of the speed of an aircraft relative to the surrounding air, and associated system
Method of estimation of the speed of an aircraft relative to the surrounding air, in a reference frame tied to the aircraft estimates an estimated static pressure on the basis of measurements of geographical altitude. The process then estimates a first intermediate variation of the speed of the aircraft relative to the surrounding air using explicitly the fact that the pressure measured by the static probe is falsified by a known quantity under the effect of the speed of the aircraft relative to the surrounding air. Finally, temporal integration of the first intermediate variation of the speed of the aircraft relative to the surrounding air provides an estimated speed of the aircraft relative to the surrounding air. |
| US09550573B2 |
High density aircraft seat arrangement
An aircraft cabin (26) has a plurality of seat units (10) including first (10) and second (12) seat units in a first row (22) and a third seat unit (14) in a second row (24). The first and second seat units (10, 12) are separated by an aisle (38). The seats all face in the same direction (31), said direction (31) being inclined to the longitudinal axis (30) by a seat offset angle (Sθ), and are configurable between a bed mode and a seat mode. A console (20a) of the first seat unit (10) is directly adjacent to the aisle (38) and accommodates a foot-well (40) for use by a passenger in the seat (18c) of the third seat unit (14). At least a part of the console (20a) of the first seat unit (10), in a region no higher than a first distance from the floor, extends further into the aisle (38) than the rest of the first seat unit (10) in a region higher than the first distance from the floor. |
| US09550571B1 |
Overhead accommodations for aircraft
An accessible storage, rest, or work accommodation for an aircraft having a passenger cabin with a ceiling and a crown space above the ceiling, comprising: (a) a compartment in the crown space having at least one bunk; (b) an aperture in the passenger cabin ceiling, connecting the compartment to the passenger cabin; (c) a landing positioned below a floor of the compartment, below at least a portion of the aperture, inside the passenger cabin module; and (d) stairs or a ladder leading from the landing to a floor of the passenger cabin. |
| US09550568B2 |
Weapon interface system and delivery platform employing the same
A weapon interface system, and methods of operating the same. The weapon interface system is coupled to an electrical interconnection system of a delivery platform and a weapon system coupled to a rack system. The weapon interface system includes a translation interface configured to provide an interface between the electrical interconnection system and an inductive power and data circuit. The weapon interface system also includes a weapon coupler, coupled to the translation interface, configured to provide an inductive coupling to the weapon system to provide mission information thereto. |
| US09550566B2 |
Disc-shaped turbo-jet aircraft
A disc-shaped aircraft including an airfoil having a convex upper surface and a planar lower surface with the edges of the surfaces meeting at the periphery of the disc and having a plurality of rotational mini turbine jets affixed sequentially at the edge of the circumference of the disc, the turbine jets effecting vertical, horizontal, and directional thrust under computer and pilot control. Stable flight is maintained by an internal gyroscopic counter-rotating rotor blade system, individual control of the turbine jets, and a series of retractable flaps. |
| US09550564B2 |
Aircraft wheel driving system
An electric taxi system (ETS) for an aircraft may include an electric motor positioned on a landing gear assembly of the aircraft; and one or more selectively operable engaging members for selectively coupling the ETS with a wheel of the aircraft. The engaging members may be drivably coupled to the electric motor. The engaging members may each have a base member and a leading end. An axis of the base member and an axis of the leading end may be in straight-line alignment upon initial engagement of the engaging member with the wheel. The axes of the leading end and the base member may displaced from a straight-line alignment responsively to lateral forces exerted on the leading end resulting from deflections of the wheel during taxiing of the aircraft. |
| US09550563B2 |
Wing tip shape for a wing, in particular of aircraft
A wing for of aircraft has a wing tip shape that has a profile that extends in the direction of the span of the wing, and across the direction of the span of the wing extends from the wing leading edge to the wing trailing edge. The profile is delimited by a first skin and a second skin, with a winglet, arranged on the wing end. The winglet is substantially planar, and has a transition region arranged between the wing and the winglet, that extends from a connection on the wing to a connection on the winglet. The curvature of the local dihedral can increase in the transition region from a low level or a level of zero at or near the wing intersection in the outboard direction. |
| US09550560B2 |
Joystick for controlling an aircraft
The invention relates to a joystick (1) for controlling an aircraft, including a frame (2), a lever (3), a mechanical linking assembly (4) for connecting the lever to the frame enabling a rotation of the lever (3) relative to the frame (2) about a first rotation axis (X), in which the mechanical linking assembly (4) includes a first pivot joint (9), the first pivot joint (9) including a first portion, a second portion movably mounted relative to the first portion, and at least two flexible blades, each flexible blade having an end that is attached to the first portion and another end that is attached to the second portion, and being resiliently deformable in order to enable a rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion along the first rotation axis (X) and to generate a return torque which hinders the rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion. |
| US09550559B1 |
Aircraft wing assemblies
Aircraft wing assemblies are disclosed herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a trailing edge of a wing of an aircraft. The trailing edge has a flexible skin defining a first surface. The example apparatus also includes a flap movably coupled to the trailing edge. The flap defines a second surface. The first surface and the second surface form a substantially continuous surface when the flap is in a stowed position and when the flap is in a deployed position. |
| US09550553B2 |
Underwater vehicle cutting apparatus
The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using a linear cutting assembly having a linear cutter arm that moves in an arc and pivots about an attachment point. The object is cut by a severing action caused by a moveable blade of the linear cutting arm moving back and forth across a stationary blade of the linear cutter arm. An underwater vehicle modified to incorporate an embodiment of the linear cutting assembly can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through. |
| US09550552B2 |
Marine cleaning system
A cleaning head for cleaning a submerged surface includes a body portion, and a skirt portion extending around a periphery of the body portion, the skirt portion performing a sealing function between the body portion and a submerged surface desired to be cleaned when the cleaning head is disposed on the submerged surface during use. The cleaning head also includes at least one cleaning member for causing material on the submerged surface to separate from the submerged surface when the cleaning head is disposed on the submerged surface during use, and at least one suction aperture in fluid communication with a space defined between the body portion and the submerged surface during use. |
| US09550550B1 |
Tow rope terminal section with climb-aboard provisions
A tow-rope terminal section for watersports is provided for attachment to the end a tow rope and forming a final link to the inner tube or whatever inflated or floating towable. The tow-rope terminal section is provide with climb-aboard provisions so that fallen riders can climb back aboard the towable more easily. |
| US09550548B2 |
Device for mounting a front derailleur on a bicycle frame and method for mounting such a front derailleur
A device for mounting a front derailleur on a bicycle frame is provided. The device comprises engagement means for engaging with at least one toothed crown of a crankset and with the derailleur, the engagement means being configured to obtain a desired relative position between the at least one toothed crown and the derailleur. A method for mounting the front derailleur on the bicycle frame is also provided, such a method providing for the use of the device. |
| US09550547B2 |
Assembly of toothed wheels for a bicycle
An assembly of toothed wheels of a bicycle has at least two toothed wheels of different diameter and at least one support member of at least one toothed wheel of the at least two toothed wheels on a component of a bicycle, like for example a free body of a hub for a rear bicycle wheel. The at least one support member is at least partially housed in at least one cavity of at least one other toothed wheel of the at least two toothed wheels. In this way, the distance between the toothed wheels is lower than the thickness of the support member of the toothed wheels themselves. The support member can thus maintain a strong resistant section at the attachment area to the respective toothed wheel. At the same time, it is possible to mount a greater number of sprockets on a free body of standard size. |
| US09550537B2 |
Crown for a link in a ground engaging track system
The disclosure relates to a system and method for a link for a track chain in a ground-engaging track system. The link has an elongate link body including a first and a second crown. The elongate link body includes a shoe surface and a rail surface. The shoe surface is configured to contact a track shoe coupled to the elongate link body. The rail surface is opposite the shoe surface and has a first end section, a middle section, and a second end section. The first and second crowns on the rail surface each define a convex portion of the rail surface. The first crown is positioned on the first end section and the second crown is positioned on the second end section. The first and second crowns are configured to delay scallop formation in the rail surface. |
| US09550536B2 |
Idler group and method of assembly
An idler group is disclosed for a mobile machine having a tracked undercarriage with an endless track. The idler group may include a retainer disposed on an axle and within an opening in an idler. The retainer may be configured to achieve an interference fit with the idler sufficient to hold the retainer within the opening of the idler during operation of the mobile machine. In another embodiment, a retaining ring may be disposed within a channel formed in the idler and may contact the retainer. In yet another embodiment, a swaged connection may be formed between the idler and the axle. |
| US09550534B2 |
Multi-part framework
A framework such as a vehicle body is disclosed and includes at least two components of materials with different heat expansion coefficients fastened to one another on an elongated overlap zone. The overlap zone on a first component is subdivided by weak points oriented in its transverse direction into portions following one another in longitudinal direction. |
| US09550533B2 |
Mud flap assembly
A mud flap assembly is arranged behind a wheel of a vehicle to block mud, water, and/or debris from being thrown into the air. The mud flap assembly includes a bracket and a mud flap. The bracket couples the mud flap assembly with the vehicle. The mud flap extends downwardly away from the bracket. |
| US09550529B2 |
Apparatus and method for recognizing driving field of vehicle
An apparatus and method for recognizing a driving field of a vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes a sensor that is configured to sense a location of a vehicle driving on a road and sense whether an object is adjacent to the vehicle. In addition, a controller is configured to detect whether the object is present and a lane of the road on which the vehicle is being driven is changed to detect a final lane candidate group on which the vehicle is positioned. The final lane candidate group is then displayed by the controller. |
| US09550526B2 |
Lane keeping control system and method
Disclosed is a lane keeping control system, including: a target distance calculator configured to calculate a target distance by receiving a speed of a vehicle; and a target trace generator configured to generate coordinates of a target point separated by the target distance by receiving vehicle information and camera image information and generate a target trace to the target point as a circular trace. Accordingly, by variably calculating a target distance according to a speed of a vehicle, generating a target trace of a vehicle according to the target distance as a profile (curvature) in a form of a circular trace, and applying the generated profile (curvature) to a lane keeping control, smooth lane keeping control may be achieved and a sense of steering difference of a driver may be minimized. |
| US09550525B2 |
Steering wheel
A steering wheel includes: a cylindrical slider which is disposed on an outer side of a support member so as to slide in a front-to-rear direction and which is biased to the rear; a cap member which covers at least respective rear end portions of the support member and the slider from the rear; a movable-side contact portion which is provided inside the cap member; an annular damper holder which is mounted inside the cap member; an annular elastic member which is interposed between the slider and the damper holder; a transmitting portion which is provided in an inner circumferential portion of the damper holder; and a movement catch portion which is provided on an outer circumferential portion of the slider so as to be positioned immediately before the transmitting portion and to which a forward movement of the damper holder is transmitted through the transmitting portion. |
| US09550524B2 |
Steering control device
A steering control device includes a steering reaction force control unit that applies a steering reaction force to a steering unit in accordance with a steering reaction force characteristic that is based on steering torque and steering angle of the steering unit in which the steering torque increases as the steering angle increases. A curvature detection unit detects a curvature of a white line. An offset unit calculates an offset amount that increases as the detected curvature increases and that offsets the steering reaction force characteristic such that a neutral point of the steering is moved in a curve direction according to a magnitude of the detected curvature. A lateral acceleration detection unit detects a lateral acceleration of a host vehicle. An offset suppression unit suppresses an increase in the offset amount more as an absolute value of the detected lateral acceleration increases. |
| US09550522B2 |
Compactor turning speed limiter
A system and method for limiting a turning speed of a compactor is disclosed. The compactor includes a steering member configured to receive operator steering input. The system may comprise a speed sensor, and a controller in communication with the speed sensor. The speed sensor may be mounted on the compactor and configured to measure a travel speed of the compactor over a surface. In some embodiments, a temperature sensor, configured to measure a temperature of the surface, may be mounted on the compactor and in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to receive the travel speed and/or temperature, and to limit a turning speed of the compactor when a condition is satisfied. |
| US09550520B2 |
Rotating electric machine control device and electric power steering device using the same
A rotating electric machine control device for controlling a rotating electric machine having a winding set with windings for multiple phases includes: an inverter having upper and lower arm elements connected to high and low potential sides, respectively, and converting an electric power of the rotating electric machine; a terminal voltage detection device detecting a terminal voltage of each phase; a resistor connecting each phase and a positive side of a power supply; and a control device having a signal generation device generating a control signal for the upper and lower arm elements and a failure detection device detecting a failure based on a sum of the terminal voltage in all phases when all control signals represents an off command, and a rotation speed of the rotating electric machine is lower than a threshold. |
| US09550516B2 |
Worm wheel and electric power steering apparatus
A core of a worm wheel has an axial end surface formed with a first annular recess and another axial end surface formed with a second annular recess. A rim portion has a first inner circumferential portion fixed to the first annular recess and a second inner circumferential portion fixed to the second annular recess. An outer circumferential wall surface of the second annular recess extends from a bottom surface of the second annular recess so as to be perpendicular to the bottom surface. A depth of the second annular recess is at least 0.1 mm but not deeper than half of a gate thickness. |
| US09550513B2 |
Steering column support construction
Provided is steering column support construction that together with eliminating strong rubbing between the bottom surface of a vehicle-side bracket 23a and the top surface of a column-side bracket 22a, and keeping the absolute value and fluctuation in the break away load small, more completely protects the driver during a collision accident without lowering the freedom of design of the steering apparatus. An adjustment rod 27 for adjusting the position of a steering wheel is provided on the top side of a steering column 6b. During a secondary collision, a moment that is applied to the column-side bracket 22a is kept small, friction at the area of rubbing between the column-side bracket 22a and the vehicle-side bracket 23a is reduced, and the break away load is kept low. Moreover, the driver's knees are protected by eliminating the portion that protrudes further downward than the steering column 6b. |
| US09550510B2 |
Adjustable handle system for a push cart
The present disclosure describes a cart having an adjustable handle system, the cart having: a chassis supported on wheels; a horizontal work surface having a perimeter defined by at least a front edge, a rear edge, and two side edges; a stationary handle connected to, and extending along the perimeter of the horizontal work surface from an origination point located on the rear edge to a connecting point located on one of the two side edges; a moveable handle axially coupled to the stationary handle at the connecting point and extending along the perimeter of the horizontal work surface from the connecting point to an end point located on the front edge; and an adjustable connecting device connecting the moveable handle to the stationary handle at the connecting point and controlling the angular position of the moveable handle relative to the stationary handle. |
| US09550508B1 |
Non-rigid wheeled cart
An assembly for transporting containers and more specifically an ice chest cooler to a desired location is described. The assembly comprises a strap which has been sewn together to form the shape square in the center. On end of the square, the fabric extends out and contains a fastener to connect to the handle of the ice chest cooler. On the other end, the fabric extends to form a handle. Assembled to the fabric is a pair of axles. The two axles are coupled at their ends to a pair of wheels on the front and rear of the assembly while the cooler is positioned on top of the axles. One method of assembling the axles to the fabric is by puncturing precise holes in the fabric to pass the axle through the fabric and mate the fabric and axle to the inner side of the wheels. |
| US09550507B2 |
Portable valet mechanism and method of use
A portable valet system and method of use that incorporates a basket for storing items for movement as well as a collapsible hanger assembly that can be used for hanging items while in use. The portable valet system and method of use is collapsible and on wheels for portability. |
| US09550506B2 |
Keg trolley
The present invention generally relates to a keg trolley including a movable catch for catching hold under a lip of a keg. Preferably, the catch is movable so as to engage under different lips at various heights, when kegs are of different heights or placed on different types of pallets. In the preferred embodiment, the keg can be readily repositioned on a pallet by engaging the catch and moving the keg, without the need to actually touch the keg. |
| US09550505B2 |
System and method for shunting detection
A system includes at least one application device, a control unit, at least one detection device, and at least one processor configured to be disposed on-board a vehicle system. The at least one application device is configured to be at least one of conductively or inductively coupled with at least one conductive track of a route traveled by the vehicle system. The control unit is configured to control the at least one application device to electrically inject at least one examination signal into the conductive tracks. The at least one detection device is configured to detect the examination signal passing through a test loop. The at least one processor is configured to identify a failure of the vehicle to adequately shunt electrical signals between the conductive tracks based upon the examination signal detected by the at least one detection device. |
| US09550500B2 |
Method for driver assistance system of a vehicle
A driver assistance system of a vehicle where the driver assistance system is able to control the vehicle at least partially automatically, a method alerts the driver to retake control of the vehicle from the driver assistance system based on the distance between the current location of the vehicle and an end of the autopilot capable route section. An end of an autopilot route section in a route planned for the vehicle is determined and distance information is determined between a current position of the vehicle and the end of the autopilot route section. The distance information is compared to a first and a second threshold value, and a first or a second indication is output as a function thereof. |
| US09550495B2 |
Technologies for assisting vehicles with changing road conditions
Technologies for assisting vehicles with changing road conditions includes vehicle assistance data based on crowd-sourced road data received from a plurality of vehicles and/or infrastructure sensors. The crowd-sourced road data may be associated with a particular section of roadway and may be used to various characteristics of the roadway such as grade, surface, hazardous conditions, and so forth. The vehicle assistance data may be provided to an in-vehicle computing device to assist or facilitate traversal of the roadway. |
| US09550493B2 |
Transporter vehicle and transporter vehicle control method
A transporter vehicle includes: a vehicle; an object detection device which includes a detection area at a front side of the vehicle and detects an object at the front side of the vehicle; a process system capable of performing a process for reducing damage caused by a collision; a specific detection area setting unit which sets a specific detection area having a width of a first dimension in a width direction of the vehicle and a length of a second dimension in a traveling direction of the vehicle in the detection area; a collision determination unit which determines whether an object exists in the specific detection area based on a detection result of the object detection device; and a control unit which outputs a signal for reducing damage caused by the collision to the process system based on a determination result of the collision determination unit. |
| US09550492B2 |
Vehicle control device
A control device of a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a first clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and the electric motor, and a second clutch configured to achieve a mechanically directly-coupled state of a power transmission path between the engine/the electric motor and drive wheels, the control device of a vehicle increasing a torque of the electric motor and causing the second clutch to slip-engage when the engine is started by controlling the first clutch toward engagement during motor running using only the electric motor as a drive force source for running with the first clutch released and the second clutch engaged, when the torque of the electric motor increased at the start of the engine relative to the torque of the electric motor during the motor running is larger, a slip amount of the second clutch being made larger as compared to when the torque is smaller. |
| US09550491B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus
Disclosed is a vehicle control apparatus which can execute a start-up control for improving acceleration performance at the time of starting an internal combustion engine during the running of a hybrid vehicle. When a hybrid ECU determines that a predetermined time has not yet elapsed after termination of the start-up control of the engine, and that the hybrid vehicle is in a high speed, high load condition, but not in a warming-up state, the hybrid ECU sets a value Nupest2 larger than a value Nupest1, that is usually set as a maximum value Krmx of a rise rate of an engine rotational speed. |
| US09550480B2 |
Vehicle brake hydraulic pressure control apparatus and road surface friction coefficient estimating device
One embodiment provides a vehicle brake hydraulic controller including: an antilock braking controlling module configured to perform an antilock braking control in which a brake hydraulic pressure applied to wheel brakes is reduced under the condition that a slip-related amount has reached a pressure reduction threshold value; and a turning judging module configured to judge whether a vehicle is turning based on a steering angle, wherein, when the antilock braking control is performed and in the case that the turning judging module judges that the vehicle is turning, the antilock braking controlling module performs a turning pressure reduction control so as to: change the pressure reduction threshold values to be more easily reached by the slip-related amount than at the time of straight running; and change the pressure reduction amounts to be larger than that at the time of straight running. |
| US09550478B2 |
Control method for hill start assist control system
A control method for a hill start assistant control system may include determining that the vehicle is stopped and braked; receiving a current sensing value from an acceleration sensor on the vehicle which senses acceleration and periodically outputs a sensing value with the vehicle stopped and braked; determining whether a condition for stabilizing an output of the acceleration sensor is satisfied, using the current sensing value and a previous sensing value; finding an acceleration accumulation average by accumulating the current sensing value and averaging sensing values of the acceleration sensor which are accumulated up to a current time when the condition for stabilizing the output of the acceleration sensor is not satisfied; comparing the acceleration accumulation average with an accumulation reference value; and operating the hill start assistant control system, when the acceleration accumulation average is larger than the acceleration reference value. |
| US09550473B2 |
Wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device
The invention relates to a wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device, comprising a wiper strip unit (10), which comprises a wiper strip element (20) having a longitudinal guide channel (12) for guiding a carrier element (14). According to the invention, the longitudinal guide channel (12) comprises a longitudinal opening (16) which extends at least over the majority of the wiper strip element (20). |
| US09550471B1 |
Gas generating system movable divider
A gas generator is provided that contains a housing containing a base and a cap fixed to the base; a divider separating the housing into a first combustion chamber and a second combustion chamber, wherein the divider prevents sympathetic actuation of the second combustion chamber when the first combustion chamber is actuated; and an inner wall within the housing, the divider slidably engaged with the inner wall upon actuation of the first and second combustion chambers. Accordingly, a valve assembly of the present invention generally contains a movable divider that substantially seals an enclosure thereby defining a secondary combustion chamber within the gas generator. |
| US09550462B2 |
Small overlap frontal impact counter-measure
A support structure assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a side member extending in a generally longitudinal direction and having a forward end; a link member having a generally fixed shape and having outer and inner mounting portions with the inner portion being mounted to the side member via an inner hinged connection; and a bumper having a main bumper member and a bumper extension member forming an end portion of the bumper. The bumper extends generally transverse and lateral to the longitudinal direction of the side member, and the bumper extension member extends laterally across and beyond the forward end of the side member. The bumper extension member includes forward and rearward wall portions. The rearward wall portion is sandwiched between the main bumper member and the forward end of the side member. |
| US09550461B2 |
Shielded pipe for a vehicle
A weight can be reduced, and a desired bent shape can be easily obtained with the shielded pipe of the present application. An electric wire that connects a battery and an inverter is inserted into a shielded pipe arranged underneath a floor of a vehicle. The shielded pipe has a pipe body that is made of a synthetic resin material and shaped into a predetermined shape. After the pipe body is shaped, a shielding portion is formed by spirally winding a ribbon-shaped metal foil around the outer circumferential surface of the pipe body. Furthermore, the shielding portion is inserted into a heat-shrinkable tube. The heat-shrinkable tube is heated and covers the outer circumferential surface of the shielding portion in a tight contact state, thus constituting a protective portion for protecting the shielding portion. |
| US09550460B2 |
Flat cable wiring structure
Disclosed is a flat cable wiring structure allowed to be mounted to all automobiles and corresponding to various circuits. The flat cable wiring structure is provided with a flat cable winder including a case arranged at an end of the rail, and a rotating body accommodated in the case rotatably about a virtual central axis vertical to the car body floor and configured to wind the flat cable; and a flat cable housing extending in a longitudinal direction of the rail and including a pair of walls arranged along an outside surface of the rail and parallel to a side wall vertical to the rail, and a bottom wall connecting the pair of walls. |
| US09550459B2 |
Clip
A clip may include an anchor made of a hard resinous material and having a pillar that is configured to be inserted into an attaching hole formed in a plate-shaped object member and elastic arms that are formed in the pillar and capable of flexing inward and outward with respect to the pillar, and cushions made of a soft resinous material. The elastic arms respectively have engagement claws respectively having engagement surfaces that are configured to engage an inner periphery of the attaching hole. The engagement surfaces are respectively covered by the cushions. |
| US09550458B2 |
Retractable step and side bar assembly for raised vehicle
A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance. |
| US09550456B2 |
Arrangement for adjusting a rear view mirror for commercial vehicles
A device for adjusting rear view mirrors includes a vehicle-side first element and a movable second element. A reflecting surface is attached to the second element. One of the first or second elements has a concave surface, and the other element has a convex surface. The second element pivots about at least one axis that is fixed with respect to the first element. A joining slot is formed where the convex surface slides over the concave surface. One of the elements has a sealing lip that makes sliding contact with the other element and prevents foreign objects from entering the slot between the convex surface and the concave surface. The sealing lip annularly contacts either the convex surface or the concave surface. Alternatively, the concave surface is formed by a spherical shell, and the sealing lip slides over a second convex surface disposed on the shell opposite the concave surface. |
| US09550450B2 |
Exit warning system for a motor vehicle having a sliding door
An exit warning system is provided for a motor vehicle having a sliding door. That exit warning system includes a sliding door status sensor, a projector and a warning signal. The warning signal is projected by the projector onto pavement laterally adjacent a motor vehicle when the sliding door is opened in order to warn oncoming drivers that someone could potentially be leaving the vehicle through the open sliding door. |
| US09550449B2 |
Vehicular lighting system having clevis
A housing having an extrusion forming a first channel and a second channel; a lighting system in the first channel adapted to direct light away from the first channel; a mounting system in the second channel adapted to couple the extrusion to a vehicle; a first end cap including a first connector, the first end cap being coupled to a first end of the extrusion; a second end cap including a second connector, the second end cap being coupled to a second end of the extrusion; wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to one another, and wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to the lighting system. |
| US09550445B2 |
Loading module configured to accommodate two vehicles
A loading module is configured to accommodate at least two vehicles. The loading module comprises a lower loading plate, an upper loading plate and a front device which connects the two loading plates. Two hydraulic cylinders are provided at a respective side of the loading plates and are arranged to enable displacement of the upper loading plate between a lower position and an upper position. The two hydraulic cylinders extend in a direction which together with the lower loading plate forms an acute angle having the tip directed towards the forward end when the upper loading plate is located in the lower and the upper position. |
| US09550440B2 |
Conveyance seat
A conveyance seat includes a seat frame; a seat pad; and a support body disposed based on a center portion of a distribution of a sitting pressure applied by a seated occupant to the seat pad. The support body is supported with respect to the seat frame such that a front end portion thereof is rotatable in a right-left direction about a straight line tilted upward in a direction from a front side toward a rear side, and a rear end portion thereof is movable in the right-left direction. The seat pad includes a fixed portion that is supported at a fixed position by the seat frame, and a movable portion that is supported by the support body such that the movable portion is movable. |
| US09550437B2 |
Seat for a driver of a construction machine, construction machine, as well as method for adjustment of a seat
In a seat (1) for a driver of a construction machine, in particular for a road roller, featuring a movable seating carriage (8) with seat adjustment in no less than one shifting direction via a drive motor (12) which is coupled to the seating carriage (8) via a transmission element (14), and featuring a control device (16) for the seat adjustment, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: for mechanical adjustment of the seating carriage (8), the drive motor (12) and/or the seating carriage (8) is decouplable from the transmission element (14). |
| US09550436B2 |
Track and seat adapter for positioning and locking wheelchairs and transit seats
A track assembly for positioning and removably securing wheelchairs and transit seats in a vehicle, having a first rail having a frame, the frame having a top surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a longitudinal axis. The track assembly further includes a plurality of apertures having a shape, the apertures evenly distributed within the top surface along the longitudinal axis of the frame, a plurality of channels connecting the first and second side surfaces proximate the top surface, the channels evenly distributed along the longitudinal axis of the frame, and a second rail identical to and arranged in parallel with the first rail to form the track assembly. |
| US09550430B2 |
Method for dynamic and forward management of the battery recharging with electric power
The method for dynamic and forward management of the recharging of batteries with electric power includes retrieving at least one data record relating to a previous recharging of each battery in the form of a recharging time extending from a time of beginning of the power supply to a time of ending of the power supply. The method also includes determining a forward duration of recharging of each battery from a forward time of beginning of power supply to a forward time of ending of the supply and determining a schedule for recharging while sequencing the forward times of recharging determined for each battery. The durations follow each other and overlap at least partially over time, while applying each forward duration to the recharging, from forward time of beginning of power supply to forward time of ending of power supply. |
| US09550425B2 |
Electric storage device for vehicle deployment
An upper chamber and a lower chamber are provided in a housing of an electric storage device for vehicle deployment by a middle base plate. The lower chamber is sealed with respect to the upper chamber by the middle base plate. A battery module is disposed in the lower chamber. A control device, such as a cell controller, and electrical parts, such as a junction box and a service disconnect switch, are mounted in the upper chamber. Strong and weak current system wiring that connect the battery module and the electrical parts respectively penetrate strong and weak current system openings of the middle base plate, and are routed to the upper chamber. The openings, which are penetrated by the strong and the weak current system wiring, are each provided with a sealing member, and thus the lower chamber is sealed with respect to the upper chamber. |
| US09550423B2 |
Interlock switching circuit for protecting an electrical on-board power supply
An interlock switching circuit for protecting an electrical on-board power supply for an electrically drivable vehicle includes a conductor loop, a first current source, a first current mirror and a second current mirror. The first current source is configured to drive a current flowing out of an input of the first current mirror into an input of the second current mirror. The conductor loop is connected between an output of the first current mirror and an output of the second current mirror. |
| US09550420B2 |
Parking assistance system and method for controlling the same
A parking assistance system and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The parking assistance system includes a parking-mode input unit, a parking-associated functioning unit having a plurality of parking-associated systems, a setting unit for selecting parking-associated systems that are operated, and a controller configured to control the respective parking-associated systems by receiving an input signal through the parking-mode input unit. The method for controlling the parking assistance system includes transmitting a parking-mode input signal by turning on a parking-mode input unit, recognizing that a parking action is ready to be executed through the parking-mode input signal, and controlling a set of parking-associated functioning units according to a predetermined condition stored in a setting unit. |
| US09550419B2 |
System and method for providing an augmented reality vehicle interface
A method and system for providing an augmented reality vehicle interface. The method and system include providing an augmented reality user interface. The method and system additionally include receiving an image of a vehicle with an image capturing device. The method and system additionally include identifying a user classification category of the user that is capturing an image of the vehicle. Additionally, the method and system include presenting an augmented reality image of the vehicle by overlaying one or more virtual user interface objects on the points of interest. The method and system also includes controlling vehicle features via the one or more virtual user interface objects. |
| US09550416B2 |
Heavy duty truck chassis having rear mounted fuel tank
A heavy-duty truck chassis has a frame assembly having a first rail spaced from a second rail to define a gap therebetween. A front axle is supported by the frame assembly and is positioned proximate a front portion of the frame assembly. A rear axle is supported by the frame assembly and is positioned proximate a rear portion of the frame assembly. A fuel tank is supported by the frame assembly and positioned in the gap and behind the rear axle. |
| US09550415B2 |
Vehicles incorporating cooling drag reduction systems and methods
A method for operating a cooling fan of a vehicle including detecting at least one of a battery charge of a battery of the vehicle and a state of engagement of an air conditioning system of the vehicle and rotating the cooling fan in a direction to expel air from an engine compartment of the vehicle based on at least one of a detected battery charge of the battery or a detected state of engagement of the air conditioning system. |
| US09550414B2 |
Traveling drive device for dump truck
A traveling drive device for a dump truck is provided with an axle housing mounted to a vehicle body, a wheel mounting tube rotatably provided on the outer periphery side of the axle housing, a disk holding cylinder provided on the axial outside of the wheel mounting tube, a brake disk mounted to the disk holding cylinder, and a brake device for applying braking to the brake disk. The disk holding cylinder is configured by a cylindrical body to be mounted to the wheel mounting tube and a plurality of disk mounting legs provided on the cylindrical body. A plurality of U-shaped projections are provided on the outer periphery side of the brake disk at positions corresponding to the respective disk mounting legs. A recessed groove which fits on the disk mounting leg so as to hold a distal end thereof is provided in each of the U-shaped projections. |
| US09550413B2 |
Hybrid work machine
A hybrid work machine includes: an engine; a generator motor; a storage battery; a motor; a transformer; a target engine speed calculation unit configured to calculate a target engine speed based on at least an engine load and an output state of the generator motor; a generation control unit configured to output a generator requesting minimum engine speed; an engine controlling target engine speed calculation unit configured to calculate and output an engine controlling target engine speed based on the target engine speed and the generator requesting minimum engine speed; an engine control unit configured to control an engine speed based on the engine controlling target engine speed; and an assist control unit configured to set the target engine speed to the generator controlling target engine speed and control engine assist based on the generator controlling target engine speed and the generator motor speed. |
| US09550412B2 |
Power generation system and method for assembling the same
A power generation system is disclosed. The power generation system includes an electrical converting device and a repowered portion connected to the electrical converting device. The repowered portion includes a reciprocating internal combustion engine and a gearbox. The reciprocating internal combustion engine is connected to the gearbox by a first connecting structure. The gearbox is connected to the electrical converting device by a second connecting structure. |
| US09550408B2 |
Door frame for vehicle with improved anti-corrosive performance and method of manufacturing the same
A door frame for a vehicle having improved anti-corrosive performance, and a method of manufacturing the door frame may includes: a three-stage superimposed portion which has a structure in which an upper steel plate layer, an intermediate steel plate layer, and a lower steel plate layer are superimposed, and in which a sealer for anti-corrosive performance is applied between the upper steel plate layer and the intermediate steel plate layer; and a curved portion which is formed at an upper side of the intermediate steel plate layer at a first end of the three-stage superimposed portion to prevent the applied sealer from being exposed to the outside, thereby improving anti-corrosive performance, and a method of manufacturing the door frame. |
| US09550407B2 |
HVAC integrated roof for operator cabs
A roof for a cab of a machine includes a roof surface with a rearward incline having a front portion higher than a rear portion. The roof surface has a recessed portion at the rear portion that receives a Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) unit. The recessed portion includes a rearward facing sidewall with a rearward incline, such that an upper end of the rearward facing sidewall is closer to the front portion than a lower end. The rearward facing sidewall has a lateral opening, a pair of lateral sidewalls, and a base with a rearward incline, such that a front end of the base is higher than a rear end. The base has an upright opening with a ridge protruding upward, defining a perimeter of the upright opening. The rearward facing sidewall, the pair of lateral sidewalls, and the base, define a contiguous peripheral portion of the recessed portion. |
| US09550404B2 |
Active suspension with on-demand energy flow
Various embodiments related to hydraulic actuators and active suspension systems as well as their methods of use are described. |
| US09550401B2 |
IFS including strut pivotally secured to chassis through torque tube assembly
An Independent Front Suspension (IFS) assembly having a single lower control arm having an inboard end pivotally secured to a chassis support structure, an air spring supported by an air spring seat relative to the lower control arm, a strut having an upper end pivotally secured to the chassis support structure and a lower end coupled to the lower control arm outboard end, and a steering knuckle fixed to the strut lower end, the steering knuckle disposed below the lower air spring seat and whose rotative movement about the strut axis is unconfined by proximity between the steering knuckle and the lower air spring seat, whereby available wheel cut is maximized. Also an IFS module including right and left side IFS assemblies and adapted for installation into a vehicle. |
| US09550400B2 |
Unmanned aerial vehicle
Unmanned aerial vehicles and methods for providing the same are disclosed. The unmanned aerial vehicles may have various configurations related to a support frame. The unmanned aerial vehicles may have various configurations with a continuous track for ground propulsion. The unmanned aerial vehicles may have various configurations related to payload clamps. |
| US09550395B2 |
Wheel assembly
A wheel assembly is provided which includes a wheel, an axle, and an axle-engaging wheel hub for mounting the wheel to the axle. A wheel assembly is provided which includes a wheel, an axle, and a wheel hub which is adapted for use with a fastener for mounting the wheel to the axle. A wheel assembly is provided which includes a wheel that is adapted to receive either an axle-engaging wheel hub or a wheel hub which is adapted for use with a fastener for mounting the wheel to the axle depending upon the preference of the assembler. Wheeled containers and methods of assembly thereof are also provided for use with such wheel assemblies. |
| US09550394B2 |
Bicycle wheels with asymmetric carbon fiber rims
A bicycle wheel includes a hub. The wheel also includes a fully asymmetric carbon fiber rim. The carbon fiber rim includes a curved sidewall and a straight sidewall, the straight sidewall being thicker than the curved sidewall. The wheel also includes a number of symmetric left and right spokes connecting the hub to the rim. |
| US09550388B2 |
Method and system for self-inking stamp cartridge
An example ink cartridge for a stamp may comprise an image-forming component, a first ink-storage component made of an ink-absorbent material, a second ink-storage component made of an ink-absorbent material having one or more channels in it, and a frame made of a rigid, non-ink-absorbent material. The frame may comprise a floor having one or more holes in it. The frame may comprise an outer wall along its perimeter. The outer wall may extend up from the floor such that the outer wall is capable of retaining ink while the ink is being absorbed by the first ink-storage component and the second ink-storage component, thereby increasing the effective volume of the channel(s). The one or more holes may align with the one or more channels such that ink is enabled to flow through the hole(s) into the channel(s). |
| US09550387B2 |
Tape cartridge
A tape cartridge that is to be mounted on a tape printing device including a detecting portion for reading various types of information of the tape cartridge from a detected portion of the tape cartridge by applying detection light to the detected portion and capable of being attached to and detached from the tape printing device along a mounting direction, includes the detected portion disposed on a first wall which is formed along the mounting direction, and an engaging portion disposed on a second wall which is formed at a deep side of the mounting direction. The engaging portion is engaged with an engaged portion provided in a holder in which the detecting portion is disposed and performs positioning between the detecting portion and the detected portion via the holder. |
| US09550385B2 |
Image forming device and non-transitory computer readable medium
In the case where, by driving nozzles, test images are formed on paper so that the area of a width predetermined from an end portion in an intersecting direction that intersects with a transporting direction of the paper of a reading area of image reading units is not included in the test images, and the nozzles in an abnormal state are detected by using reading data obtained by reading by the image reading units, the application scope of the reading data applied for detection of an abnormal state is determined so that reading data of each of the test images formed by the nozzles as a detection target of an abnormal state is not repeatedly included with regard to each nozzle, and the nozzles in an abnormal state are detected by using the reading data in the determined application scope. |
| US09550384B2 |
Recording apparatus
Provided is a printer which includes a carriage which includes a recording head performing recording on a paper sheet, a transport driving roller which transports the paper sheet to the recording head side and is driven by a driving source, and a transport driven roller which is pressed to the transport driving roller, is rotationally driven in contact with the paper sheet, and has a diameter larger than that of the transport driving roller. The transport driving roller is located below a guide frame as a support member supporting the carriage and is located in an area of the guide frame in a paper transport direction (in other words, a y direction). |
| US09550381B2 |
Tape cassette
A tape cassette includes a cassette case, a tape containment area, a first wall portion, a guide portion, a second wall portion, a third wall portion, and a fourth wall portion. The cassette case includes a top face, a bottom face, a front face, and a pair of side faces. The tape containment area is an area in which a tape roll is accommodated. The first wall portion is provided along a portion of an outer perimeter of the tape containment area. The guide portion is provided downstream from the first wall portion on a feed path. The second wall portion is provided between the first wall portion and the guide portion. The third wall portion is provided on an opposite side of a tape from the second wall portion. The fourth wall portion is provided between the second wall portion and the guide portion. |
| US09550375B2 |
Inkjet image forming apparatus
An inkjet image forming apparatus is provided. The inkjet image forming apparatus includes a recording unit, a selection heater, a heater, and a processor. The recording unit forms an ink image on a recording medium being conveyed. The selection heater is disposed downstream from the recording unit relative to a direction of conveyance of the recording medium, and selectively heats the ink image formed on the recording medium. The heater is disposed downstream from the selection heater relative to the direction of conveyance of the recording medium, and heats the recording medium on which the ink image has been selectively heated. The processor controls the recording unit, the selection heater, and the heater, and sets an output of the selection heater in view of an occurrence of cockling on the recording medium. |
| US09550374B1 |
System and method for improved digital printing on textiles
Systems and methods are described for printing directly onto textiles including pre-treating a textile with a liquid solution to improve the quality of the printed image. The systems and methods prevent over saturation of the fibers of the textile by the ink thereby reducing undesirable mixing of the ink and blurring of the printed image. |
| US09550371B2 |
Portable printer with support for receiving ribbon cartridge
Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. An example disclosed printer includes a housing defining a ribbon receiving area, wherein the ribbon receiving area is configured to receive a ribbon cartridge comprising a cartridge frame structured to support a supply spool, a take-up spool, and a ribbon extending between the supply spool and the take-up spool; and a printhead support extending from the housing for receiving a printhead, wherein the printhead support defines first and second channels disposed on opposite sides of the printhead, and wherein each of the first and second channels is structured to receive at least part of the cartridge frame. |
| US09550370B2 |
Print device
A print device includes a tape mounting portion, a tape print portion, a tape discharge portion, a tube mounting portion, a ribbon mounting portion, a tube print portion, and a tube discharge portion. The tape mounting portion is configured such that a tape is detachably mounted in the tape mounting portion. The tube mounting portion is configured such that a tube is detachably mounted in the tube mounting portion along a predetermined direction. The ribbon mounting portion is configured such that an ink ribbon is detachably mounted in the ribbon mounting portion. The tape mounting portion and the ribbon mounting portion are disposed on a same side with respect to the tube mounting portion, and are disposed side by side along the predetermined direction. |
| US09550369B2 |
Recording device
A recording device includes a base body, an air current generator that is disposed in the base body, and a duct that has an opening and configures an air current flow path formed from the opening to the air current generator. The duct is attachable to and detachable from the base body. |
| US09550366B2 |
Liquid cartridge
A liquid cartridge includes a first surface, a second surface spaced apart from the first surface, and a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface, with a liquid outlet through the first surface. A circuit board is mounted on the third surface. A locking mechanism includes a locking surface that extends above the third surface, and a liquid detection mechanism includes a light access portion. The light access portion is disposed between the circuit board and the locking surface, and the circuit board is disposed between the first surface and the light access portion. |
| US09550358B2 |
Printhead with narrow aspect ratio
A printhead includes an aperture plate having an array of nozzles therethrough. The printhead further includes an array of jets fluidly connected to an ink supply chamber, each jet comprising a body chamber having a length:width ratio of at least 3:1. The body chamber comprises a first end, and a second end opposite the first end, the first end and the second end defining a height. Ink flows into body chamber through an inlet, and an outlet on the first end is fluidly connected to a nozzle. A diaphragm is present adjacent the second end of each body chamber in the array of jets. The body chambers are angled relative to a row of nozzles. |
| US09550355B2 |
Resistor protected deflection plates for liquid jet printer
A liquid jet printing apparatus is provided having a nozzle for emitting a stream of liquid droplets toward a substrate, a charging section for providing an electrical charge to liquid droplets and a pair of electrically conductive deflection plates for creating an electrical field capable of deflecting the liquid droplets to a desired location on the substrate, wherein a resistor is provided between a power source and the electrical field to limit current from the power source during electrical arcing between the deflection plates, thereby minimizing disruption to the electrical field and minimizing electromagnetic pulses. |
| US09550354B2 |
Method and a system for cleaning printing parts
A system and a method for cleaning a printing cylinder or other printing equipment such as printing plates, ink pans or floors of printing units, the method comprising applying a detergent to the surface to be cleaned, after a period to allow action of the detergent, removing the detergent by rinsing, using a vapor and high velocity air stream, i.e. atomized water fog; or steam; or a combination of steam and air, which allows dislodging particles encrusted within cells of the surface of the piece of equipment to be cleaned. |
| US09550352B2 |
Multi-station rotary screen printer having support for holding a cap during printing
Improvements in a rotary screen printer that operates with a stepper motor for indexing the screen printer. The stepper motor provides a positive rotation and locating of the printing arms. The stepper motor can also have a controlled acceleration and deceleration speed while it indexes. The stepper motor further drives a spur gear to improve the drive ratio from the stepper motor to the indexing arms. The rotary screen printer uses pneumatic cylinders to operate the screening arms. Pneumatic cylinders are controllable for the downward force by adjusting pressure regulator(s) and the stroke by adjusting either limit switches or mechanical stops. Each station is interchangeable to accommodate the printing requirements of each job. Each station can be operated as a screen printing station, a drying station, a pad printer, and the number of stations can be changed by reprogramming the number of steps between each station stop. |
| US09550345B2 |
Process for the preparation of an object supporting a lipid bilayer
A process for the preparation of an object, supporting a lipid bilayer, for use in tissue engineering including the steps of providing an object having a surface, treating the surface of the object with a plasma containing active oxygen to provide the surface of the object with reactive groups A, to provide the surface of the object with reactive groups A, covalently attaching a sterol group to the reactive groups A and contacting the object activated with sterol groups with a lipid solution to form a lipid bilayer. |
| US09550343B2 |
Laminated transparency with controlled failure and method of making the same
A laminated transparency includes a first ply having a No. 1 surface and a No. 2 surface. A second ply is spaced from the first ply and has a No. 3 surface and a No. 4 surface, with the No. 2 surface facing the No. 3 surface. A polymeric interlayer is positioned between the first and second plies. At least one failure strip is incorporated into the interlayer to provide a predetermined failure orientation for the transparency. |
| US09550342B2 |
TiAl joined body and manufacturing method for TiAl joined body
A manufacturing method of a TiAl joined body includes: an arranging step and a heating step. The arranging step is a step of arranging a plurality of members which contains a TiAl intermetallic compound and insert materials which contain Ti as a major element, Cu and Ni such that each of the insert materials is inserted between two adjacent members of the plurality of members. The heating step is a step of heating the plurality of members and the insert materials in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature above melting points of the insert materials and below melting points of the plurality of members. |
| US09550339B2 |
Web and method for making fluid filled units
An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches. |
| US09550337B2 |
Method of controlling deposition of a continuous elongated element in building a tyre for vehicle wheels, process and apparatus for building a tyre for vehicle wheels
A method of controlling deposition of a continuous elongated element in building a tire for vehicle wheels, includes: feeding an initial end of a continuous elongated element of elastomeric material through a slit bounded by a first roller and a second roller of a calender; retaining the continuous elongated element against a peripheral surface of the first roller; laying the initial end of the continuous elongated element against a deposition surface; rotating the calender around an oscillation axis that is substantially coincident with a contact generatrix between the first roller and the second roller; and dragging along the continuous elongated element together with the deposition surface. |
| US09550335B2 |
Electronic device having a display and method of manufacture
A device housing assembly has a display module including a front pane and a rear pane, the rear pane having a section longer than the front pane in at least one direction. The housing assembly further has a transparent lens and plastic housing, the transparent lens having a front and rear surface; and an adhesive between the front transparent pane and the rear surface of the transparent lens. The housing includes a support structure molded to the rear surface of the transparent lens positioned proximally to the longer section of the rear pane and adjacent to the front pane of glass, the structure providing mechanical support for the rear pane. |
| US09550334B2 |
Method of repairing a core stiffened structure
A method of repairing a core stiffened structure can include removing a damaged portion of the core stiffened structure; creating a cutout in a portion of a repair core member; fitting the repair core member onto an existing core member such that the cutout mates with a portion of the existing core member; bonding the repair core member to the existing core member; and placing a skin patch over the repair core member. |
| US09550332B2 |
Wing and blade structure using pultruded composites
Tapered layers of pre-cured composite material are integrated into a tapered, highly stressed laminate structure in order to provide improved compressive strength. The pre-cured composite material can advantageously be cured under tension as pultruded material, to further augment compressive strength. The thickness of composite layers can be tapered on their termination edges by mechanically abrading, chemical abrading, or other methods. Especially preferred embodiments include aircraft structural components such as wings, wing spars, wing skins, fuselage skins, rotor blades, propellers, and propeller blades. Preferred laminates can be constructed to have at least 6, 10, 30, 50, or 100 layers of material, and can have a maximum thickness of at least 0.15, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, or 5.0 inches. |
| US09550331B2 |
Method and device for producing a composite molded part from fiber-reinforced plastic
A method for producing a composite molded part from fiber-reinforced plastics material includes providing a prepreg semi-finished product including fibers that are pre-impregnated with a matrix material and encasing the semi-finished product with a flexible sheet material to form an inner arrangement. The flexible sheet material includes a gas-permeable membrane and an inner planar gas-conducting element. The inner arrangement is encased with a first gas-tight casing and positioned on a molding surface of a mold. The inner arrangement and molding surface is encased with a second gas-tight casing. A first negative pressure is applied to the inner planar gas-conducting element and the inside of the first gas-tight casing, and the entire arrangement is heated for a first time at a first temperature. A second negative pressure is applied to an inside of the second gas-tight casing and the entire arrangement is heated for a second time at a second temperature. |
| US09550330B2 |
Thermoplastic composites and methods of making and using same
A plurality of thermoplastic composite structures are laminated to each other in a lay-up arrangement to form a laminate. Each thermoplastic composite structure is composed of a core composite layer and a surface layer polymer applied to opposing surfaces of the core composite layer. The core composite layer is composed of a fibrous substrate and one or more high performance polymers, which crystallize at a faster rate than the surface layer polymer. |
| US09550329B1 |
Universal loading station for laser 3D printer
A universal loading station for a 3D printer includes a knob, a ball screw, a telescopic connecting ring, a telescopic connecting rod, and a loading plate. The top of the ball screw ball screw and the bottom of the knob are connected by a threaded connection. The ball screw is below the knob and includes an outer sleeve which includes a spring. A fixed connection sleeve surrounds the outer sleeve of the spring. A connecting arm is connected to a side of the fixed connection sleeve. The bottom of the ball screw is connected to the telescopic connecting ring. The bottom of the telescopic connecting ring includes a first hemispherical recess, and the center of the first hemispherical recess includes a first hole. The telescopic connecting ring is placed onto the ball screw through the first hole. |
| US09550328B2 |
System and method for reducing or eliminating hue shift in three-dimensional printed objects
A method of forming an image on a three-dimensional printed object includes operating first plurality of ejectors to form a first layer of a blocking material having an opacity level that prevents transmission of incident visible light to another layer in the three-dimensional printed object, operating a second plurality of ejectors to form a second layer of a primer material over the first layer, and operating a third plurality of ejectors to form a printed image from at least one marking agent over the primer material. The layers of blocking material and primer material reduce or eliminate hue shift in the image. |
| US09550323B2 |
Systems and methods for adaptive process control using a target kinematics profile in welding together multiple polymeric workpieces
An ultrasonic welding system, for welding together two workpieces wherein at least one of the workpieces includes a polymeric composite, comprising an energy applicator positioned along an action axis so that, in operation, ultrasonic vibrations transmitted from the energy applicator during a welding routine, are transmitted to the workpieces generally at and/or adjacent the axis. The system also includes a primary, course-control, actuator positioned along action axis so that a first load, output by the primary actuator, acts along the system action axis. The system further comprises a secondary, fine-control, actuator positioned along the system action axis so that a second load output, by the secondary actuator, acts along the axis. And the system comprises a controller for providing first command signals and second command signals to the primary actuator and second actuator to control them to effect loads on the workpieces, during the welding routine and along the axis. |
| US09550319B2 |
Extrusion apparatus and method
One aspect of the disclosure relates to an apparatus including an extrusion nozzle. The nozzle includes an inlet end, an outlet end opposite the inlet end and an axis extending between the inlet end and the outlet end. The extrusion nozzle is configured to rotate about the axis. The extrusion nozzle also includes a rotary drive engagement portion between the inlet end and the outlet end. The extrusion nozzle further includes a cavity including an inlet opening at the inlet end and an outlet opening at the outlet end. The inlet opening has a different configuration than the outlet opening. |
| US09550312B2 |
Treating and reporting volume of concrete in delivery vehicle mixing drum
Disclosed are method and system for treating concrete in mixing drums of delivery vehicles having automated rheology (e.g., slump) monitoring systems programmed to dose fluids into concrete based on the monitored rheology. The present invention takes into account a Revolution-To-Discharge value (“RTD”) which reflects drum rotations needed to move concrete towards and through the mixing drum opening from which concrete is discharged, and also takes into consideration a Volume-Per-Revolution-Upon-Discharge (“VPRUD”) value which reflects the relation between the rate of discharge and rheology (e.g., slump) of concrete upon discharge. The invention is especially useful for reclaiming concrete in the drum after delivery and can confirm rheology based upon peak (maximum) discharge pressure. The present inventors found surprisingly that discharge pressure readings are useful for recalibrating automated rheology monitoring systems as well as for reporting and/or treating the remainder concrete. |
| US09550311B1 |
Systems and methods for mixing an asphalt composition
A system and method for monitoring and adjusting a constant flow asphalt manufacturing process includes monitoring the ratios of recycled material to virgin material to minimize costs and adjusting the mixture in real time. Pulverized asphalt shingle (PAS) material may be used as a source of recycled asphalt oil and fed to a mixing drum with real-time monitoring while making real-time adjustments to supplement the asphalt with new asphalt oil to the mixer. The systems and methods may also be used for monitoring, metering, and supplementing recycled aggregate from recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) with new aggregate. The systems and methods may use one or more processors or programmable logic controllers (PLC) to meter the addition of new materials. |
| US09550310B2 |
Method and apparatus to test an automatic stop safety feature of a rotary saw
A test apparatus for testing of a stop mechanism on a saw includes a support arm movable relative to a blade of the saw from a first position to a second position. The test apparatus also includes a simulation member coupled to the support arm. In the first position, the first end of the simulation member is offset from a portion of the blade of the saw, and in the second position, the first end of the simulation member is adapted to be in contact with the portion of the blade of the saw. The test apparatus further includes circuitry operatively connected to the simulation member to replicate an electrical property of a human finger such that contact between the blade and the first end of the simulation member triggers the stop mechanism of the saw. |