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US09631259B2	Method for producing aqueous solution of perrhenic acid from rhenium sulfide A method allowing production of high-purity perrhenic acid from rhenium sulfide by applying pyrometallurgical process is provided. A method for producing an aqueous solution of perrhenic acid, comprising: 1) a step for performing a first roasting process of rhenium sulfide under an oxygen-containing gas to generate rhenium oxide and sulfur oxide, the sulfur oxide being gasified for discharge and the rhenium oxide being obtained as a roasted residue; 2) a step for performing a second roasting process of the roasted residue under an oxygen-containing gas to collect gasified rhenium oxide; 3) a step for cooling and solidifying the gasified rhenium oxide, or a step for dissolving the gasified rhenium oxide into water while water-cooling to obtain the aqueous solution of perrhenic acid; and 4) in case where the rhenium oxide is solidified, a step for dissolving the solidified rhenium oxide into water, or heating and gasifying the solidified rhenium oxide and then dissolving the gasified rhenium oxide into water, to obtain the aqueous solution of perrhenic acid.
US09631256B2	Alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal extraction method This alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal extraction method is superior in terms of cost and allows repeated use of the aqueous solution that extracts alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal from a solid. This method is for extracting alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal from a solid containing an alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal, and involves an elution step in which the solid is added to an amino acid-containing aqueous solution, and the alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal is eluted into the amino acid-containing aqueous solution.
US09631252B2	Induction hardening system and method A system and method of induction heat treating a gear includes a workstation. The workstation has a power source, an inductor coil, and a rotational mechanism. The gear is induction heat treated at a first portion of the gear and a second portion of the gear remains untreated by induction hardening. The gear has an inner surface. The inner surface includes the first portion and the second portion. The first portion has a first width. The second portion has a second width. The inductor coil includes at least one heating loop and at least one non-heating loop. The inductor coil is energized to a predetermined frequency to create an alternating magnetic field, where the alternating magnetic field developed in the heating loop induces an eddy current in the first portion of the gear.
US09631249B2	Stainless steel and method for manufacturing same Martensitic mixed phase stainless steel, which has in well balance between excellent strength and formability and excellent fatigue properties, and is inexpensive, and suitable for spring members, has: a chemical composition comprising C: 0.1-0.4%, Si: at most 2.0%, Mn: 0.1-6.0%, Cr: 10.0-28.0%, N: at most 0.17%, the remainder of Fe and impurities, and a metallurgical structure which includes a ferrite phase and a martensitic phase, and also a retained austenite phase of 5 volume % or less if necessary, and which satisfies a relationship of CM/CF≧5.0 where an average value CF of C content existing in the ferrite phase, and an average value CM of C content existing in the martensite.
US09631242B2	Method for detection of viable endophyte in plants The invention provides a method and compositions for detecting the presence of viable endophyte in a plant, the method comprising germinating seed and excising a young leaf, optionally preparing an extract from the young leaf, and performing antibody, nucleic acid, or preferably PCR-based methods to detect the viable endophyte, wherein at least one primer hybridizes to the intergenic region (IGS) of the ribosomal repeat region of a specific endophyte when used in a PCR-based method. The invention provides a new method for rapid identification of both viable beneficial endophytes and any viable contaminating endophytes, as opposed to any non-viable endophytes, by detecting the presence of endophytes in the first leaf of germinated plants.
US09631240B2	Genetic variations associated with tumors Nucleotide and amino acid variations associated with tumors are provided. Methods for detecting variations and for diagnosing and treating tumors are provided.
US09631237B2	Method for monitoring, diagnosis and/or prognosis of hypoxia related disorders using NFAT5 The present invention relates to a method for monitoring, diagnosis and/or prognosis of hypoxia related disorders using NFAT5. The invention further comprises a diagnostic kit for determining the presence and/or level of NFAT5.
US09631236B2	Methods and compositions for determining heart failure or a risk of heart failure The present invention is based in part on the discovery of a panel of miRs whose levels are increased or decreased in the circulation of chronic systolic HF patients. Accordingly, an extensive panel of miRs was screened in the sera of stable chronic systolic HF patients and the results were compared to an age, gender and ethnically matched control group.
US09631235B2	Mitochondrial nucleic acid as a marker for autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases The present invention relates to a method for increasing the diagnostic likelihood of the presence or absence of, or monitoring the progression or activity of an inflammatory autoimmune disease (AID), comprising detecting mitochondrial NA (e.g. mtDNA) in a sample from an individual suffering from the AID or suspected of suffering from the AID.
US09631230B2	Methods and devices for digital PCR The invention provides methods of conducting a nucleic acid reaction, including methods for performing digital PCR using a “droplet-in-oil” technology. In the methods, the starting sampled is segmented at least partially into a set of sample droplets each containing on average about one or fewer copies of a target nucleic acid. The droplets are passed in a continuous flow of immiscible carrier fluid through a channel that passes through a thermal cycler, whereby the target is amplified. In one implementation, the droplets are about 350 nl each and the number of positively amplified droplets is counted at the near-saturation point.
US09631225B2	Luciferase-based assays A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.
US09631223B2	Method of processing liquid biological material A method of processing liquid biological material includes providing a liquid processing system. The liquid processing system includes a trunk, a first arm, a second arm, a driving mechanism, and physiochemical equipment. The first arm includes a first robot hand. The second arm includes a second robot hand. A process is performed on a cell suspension in which periphytic cultured cells are suspended as a liquid biological material. In the process, a culture vessel is held with the first robot hand in a state with an open top of the culture vessel facing upwards. The culture vessel has a culture face where the cultured cells are cultured on a base thereof. A cell scraper is held with the second robot hand. The cell scraper is provided with a blade to scrape the cultured cells from the culture face.
US09631219B2	Metabolic rate indicator for cellular populations Described and claimed is a novel system and method for monitoring the metabolic rate of a cellular population in an industrial process. The invention includes obtaining a sample of the cellular population and initiating a reaction between a metabolic component of the cellular population and a bioreporter. The reaction produces a detectable metabolic signal which is measured and analyzed to determine a metabolic rate of the cellular population. In preferred embodiments, a controller is operable to provide prompts to a user and/or automate various steps of the invention.
US09631218B2	Sortase-mediated protein purification and ligation The invention relates to a sortase-mediated protein purification and ligation. Specifically, the invention relates to a technique that links protein expression/purification with conjugation to therapeutic agents, imaging agents, or linkers.
US09631207B2	Simultaneous pretreatment and saccharification of biomass using fungal consortium and method of preparing biofuel using the same Provided are a method of preparing biofuel, in which the method includes obtaining saccharificated products from lignocelluosic biomass in high saccharification yield, and a simultaneous pretreatment and saccharification (SPS), in which the method includes a first step of pulverizing biomass and immersing the pulverized biomass; and a second step of preparing saccharificated products by performing the simultaneous pretreatment and saccharification of the immersed biomass with the enzyme produced by inoculating a fungal consortium in a culture medium and culturing the fungal consortium. In addition, the second step further includes a detoxification of decreasing or removing toxic materials through laccase produced by culturing with a strain producing laccase in the second step.
US09631205B2	Protein complex having activity catalyzing asymmetric oxidation reaction and process for producing the same A process for producing a cross-linked crystallized protein complex, which comprises: a first step of concentrating a crude protein derived from an animal or plant; a second step of encapsulating the protein in a gel, to thereby allow the protein to undergo air oxidation, and then extracting a protein complex from the gel; a third step of allowing the extracted protein complex to undergo crystallization and precipitation; and a fourth step of cross-linking the precipitated protein complex. Alternatively, by use of a fifth step of drying (FD) the obtained crosslinked crystallized protein complex, to thereby form a powder. As a result, there is provided an enzyme which is stable at room temperature storage, and has an activity in catalyzing an asymmetric oxidation reaction. That is, there is provided a useful material which enables an efficient enzyme-mimetic reaction under a mild condition.
US09631204B2	Versatile genetic assembly system (VEGAS) to assemble pathways for expression Provided are compositions and methods for use in assembling and expressing a plurality of transcription units using, in one aspect, homologous recombination in yeast. Yeast containing the plurality of transcription units, and isolated transcription units, are also provided. Kits for use in making the yeast and the transcript units are further included.
US09631203B2	Genetic reduction of male fertility in plants Genetic male sterile plants are provided in which complementing constructs result in suppression of a parental phenotype in the progeny. Methods to generate and maintain such plants and methods of use of said plants, are provided, including use of parental plants to produce sterile plants for hybrid seed production.
US09631199B2	Stem-specific promoter from sugarcane dirigent gene The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to compositions, organisms, systems, and methods for expressing a gene product in a plant (e.g., a monocot) using a promoter operable in one or more plant tissues and/or cells. In some embodiments, an artificial nucleic acid may comprise an expression control sequence having the sequence selected from the sequence of nucleotides 1-4710 of SEQ ID NO: 1 and the sequence of nucleotides 1137-4710 of SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the expression control sequence has stem-regulated promoter activity in at least one monocot (e.g., at least two monocots).
US09631198B2	Chimeric promoters capable of mediating gene expression in plants upon pathogen infection and uses thereof Described are synthetic promoters capable of mediating gene expression in plants upon pathogen infection. Furthermore, recombinant genes and vectors comprising said chimeric promoters as well as host cells transformed with such chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, or vectors are provided. Additionally, diagnostic compositions and kits comprising such chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, vectors or cells are described. Provided are further methods for the identification of compounds being capable of activating or inhibiting genes that are specifically expressed in plants upon pathogen infection employing the above described means. Furthermore, transgenic plant cells, plant tissue, and plants containing the above-described chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, and vectors as well as the use of the aforementioned chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, vectors and/or compounds identified by the method of the invention in plant cell and tissue culture, plant breeding, and/or agriculture are described.
US09631196B2	Genetic manipulation and expression systems for Pucciniomycotina and Ustilaginomycotina subphyla The present invention relates to the application of isolated promoters and synthetic dominant selection constructs and enhancers for gene targeting for efficient production of genetically modified cells in a species selected from the Pucciniomycotina and Ustilaginomycotina subphyla, in particular, species selected from the Rhodosporidium, Sporisorium, Sporobolomyces or Ustilago genera.
US09631188B2	Human cystathionine β-synthase variants and methods of production thereof Human cystathionine β-synthase variants are disclosed, as well as a method to produce recombinant human cystathionine β-synthase and variants thereof. More particularly, the role of both the N-terminal and C-terminal regions of human CBS has been studied, and a variety of truncation mutants and modified CBS homologues are described. In addition, a method to express and purify recombinant human cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and variants thereof which have only one or two additional amino acid residues at the N-terminus are described.
US09631187B2	Methods and compositions for gene correction Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for correction and/or mutation of genes associated with Parkinson's Disease as well as clones and animals derived therefrom.
US09631184B2	Cell penetrating peptide, conjugate comprising same, and composition comprising conjugate The present invention relates to a conjugate of cell penetrating peptide and an active ingredient; and its use. Specifically, a conjugate including a cell penetrating peptide which is a peptide comprising any one amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 6, a fragment of any one sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 6, or a peptide having above 80% homology with the above-mentioned sequence; and a composition comprising the same are disclosed.
US09631181B2	Synthesis of prazole compounds The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring monooxygenase polypeptides useful for preparing prazole compounds, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
US09631180B2	Recombinant manganese oxidase Disclosed herein is a recombinant Bacillus manganese oxidase complex, including a bacterial expression vector for the expression of the complex and a method of synthesizing the complex.
US09631179B2	Methods for segregating particles using an apparatus with a size-discriminating separation element having an elongate leading edge The disclosure relates to an apparatus for segregating particles on the basis of their ability to flow through a stepped passageway. At least some of the particles are unable to pass through a narrower passageway bounded by a segregating step, resulting in segregation of the particles. The breadth of the leading edge of at least one step of the apparatus is significantly greater than the overall width of the passageway in which the step occurs, permitting high and rapid sample throughput. The apparatus and methods described herein can be used to segregate particles of a wide variety of types. By way of example, they can be used to segregate circulating tumor cells from a human blood sample.
US09631177B2	Drug delivery compositions The present invention relates material that is useful in drug delivery compositions. The material comprises cellulose nanofibers and/or derivatives thereof, wherein the cellulose nanofibers are in a form of a hydrogel or membrane. The invention also provides methods for producing these materials and compositions and uses thereof.
US09631174B2	Methods and devices for dispersing somatic plant embryos Methods and devices for dispersion of clusters of somatic plant embryos suspended in a liquid are disclosed. The methods comprise i) subjecting the clusters of embryos to fluid dynamics forces causing axially extensional strain and radially compressional strain and ii) subjecting the clusters of embryos to fluid dynamics forces causing axially compressional strain and radially extensional strain fluid dynamics and iii) repeating said steps in sequence until the individual embryos are separated from each other. The devices may comprise a flow channel including at least one constriction, such that clusters of embryos flowing through the flow channel are first subjected to axially extensional strain and radially compressional strain, and then to axially compressional strain and radially extensional strain from fluid dynamics forces.
US09631172B2	Method for manufacturing a three-dimensional biomimetic scaffold and uses thereof The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional (3D) biomimetic scaffold that exploits the use of electrical fields and electrical insulating materials to pattern previously polymerized hydro gels with different molecules and/or macromolecular entities. The invention also relates to the 3D-biomimetic scaffolds obtained and to the uses and applications thereof.
US09631167B2	Dynamic multi organ plate Disclosed herein are dynamic multi-organ plates comprising two or more wells, wherein the wells are configured for cell or tissue culture growth; at least one transwell tube in fluid communication with the two or more wells; and a pump in fluid communication with the at least one transwell tube.
US09631166B1	Heated soap bar-forming device The heated soap bar-forming device includes a housing with a storage compartment adjacent to a heating compartment. The heating compartment is responsible for melting soap remnants into a soap bar in order to re-use said soap remnants. Both the storage compartment and the heating compartment include a removable lid. The heating compartment includes a heating element that is horizontally oriented within the heating compartment. A removable soap tray is able to be placed atop of the heating element, and/or removed from the heating compartment. The heating compartment features an insulator and tray guide that ensures the removable soap tray is able to be properly seated and removed from the heating compartment. Located on the housing, and adjacent to the heating compartment is a control member that adjusts the output of heat and operation of the heating element.
US09631165B2	Stabilization of capsule systems in laundry detergents and other cleaning products with one or more rheology modifiers The invention relates to stabilization systems for capsules in washing and cleaning compositions, wherein the capsules contain active ingredients or other ingredients and have an average particle size distribution from 0.1 nm to 1000 μm.
US09631160B2	Stabilized blends containing friction modifiers The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers that contain one or more amide functional groups, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy.
US09631151B2	Apparatuses, systems, tar crackers, and methods for gasifying having at least two modes of operation Apparatuses, systems, tar crackers, and methods for breaking down vaporized tars in a syngas stream are described. An example system may include a gasifier comprising a combustion chamber configured to, during a startup operation, receive heated air at a first port near a bottom of the combustion chamber and to support combustion of a column of biomass feedstock in an upward direction within the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber may be further configured to receive, during normal operation, air at a second port near a top of the combustion chamber to support gasification of the column of biomass feedstock in a downward direction within the combustion chamber to provide syngas from the first port near the bottom of the combustion chamber.
US09631145B2	Rapid thermal conversion of biomass Processes are provided including quenching a hot vapor stream to improve rapid thermal conversion processes for efficiently converting wood, other biomass materials, and other carbonaceous feedstock (including hydrocarbons) into high yields of valuable liquid product, e.g., bio-oil, on a large scale production.
US09631144B2	Flame retardant composition A liquid flame retardant composition which comprises one or more flame retarding agents, which are the epoxides obtainable by reacting tetrabromobisphenol A with epichlorohydrin and their end-capped derivatives represented by Formula (1) is provided. The liquid composition is especially useful in the preparation of rigid polyurethane foams.
US09631142B2	Piperidine derivative, liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device To provide a compound having an effect for preventing photolysis of a liquid crystal composition, and having a high solubility in the liquid crystal composition, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound, and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. The compound is represented by formula (1), a liquid crystal composition contains the compound, and a liquid crystal display device includes the composition: M(Z-Q)a(Rb)b (1) wherein, in formula (1), a is 1 to 4, and b is a numerical value: (4−a); M is an organic group; Z is a single bond or the like; and Q is a monovalent group represented by formula (Q-1), (Q-2) or (Q-3), in which Ra and Rb are hydrogen, alkyl or the like.
US09631141B2	Highly luminescent nanostructures and methods of producing same Highly luminescent nanostructures, particularly highly luminescent quantum dots, are provided. The nanostructures have high photoluminescence quantum yields and in certain embodiments emit light at particular wavelengths and have a narrow size distribution. The nanostructures can comprise ligands, including C5-C8 carboxylic acid ligands employed during shell formation and/or dicarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid ligands provided after synthesis. Processes for producing such highly luminescent nanostructures are also provided, including methods for enriching nanostructure cores with indium and techniques for shell synthesis.
US09631138B2	Functionally gradient composite article A composite downhole article is disclosed. The article is selectively corrodible in a wellbore fluid. The article includes at least one corrodible core member comprising a metallic first material that is corrodible in a wellbore fluid at a first corrosion rate. The article also includes at least one outer member disposed on the core member and comprising a second material that is corrodible in the wellbore fluid at a second corrosion rate, wherein the corrodible core member has a composition gradient or a density gradient, or a combination thereof, and wherein the first corrosion rate is substantially greater than the second corrosion rate.
US09631137B2	Ceramic particles and process for making the same A proppant for use in fracturing geological formations is made from bauxitic ores and a calcium containing compound. The proppant has a calcium containing crystalline phase.
US09631132B2	Mitigating annular pressure buildup using temperature-activated polymeric particulates A variety of methods and compositions, including, in one embodiment, a method that comprises providing a treatment fluid comprising a carrier fluid and temperature-activated polymeric particulates. The temperature-activated polymeric particulates may include a compressible gas trapped in the temperature-activated polymeric particulates. The method may further comprise introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore annulus.
US09631126B2	Curable isobutylene adhesive copolymers The disclosure provides pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive sealants prepared from alkoxysilane modified, crosslinked isobutylene copolymers, and tape articles prepared therefrom. The adhesive is particularly useful in bonding optical displays.
US09631123B2	Adhesive sheet The adhesive sheet wound into a roll includes: a long release film; an adhesive layer provided in a label form on the release film; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive film having a label part covering the adhesive layer and provided so as to be in contact with the release film around the adhesive layer and a peripheral part surrounding an outside of the label part, wherein a through hole penetrating the pressure-sensitive adhesive film is provided outside a portion corresponding to a part of the adhesive layer intended to be attached to an adherend and inside the label part, and wherein outer circumference of the adhesive layer× 1/43≦maximum width of the through hole×number of the through holes per label part of the pressure-sensitive adhesive film≦outer circumference of the adhesive layer is satisfied.
US09631122B1	Tungsten-processing slurry with cationic surfactant Described are chemical mechanical polishing compositions and methods of using the compositions for planarizing a surface of a substrate that contains tungsten, the compositions containing silica abrasive particles and cationic surfactant.
US09631119B1	Polythioaminal dispersions and coatings Methods of forming and using a polymer dispersion are described herein. The polymer dispersion includes a plurality of polythioaminal microparticles in a fluid medium that does not dissolve the plurality of polythioaminal microparticles. The fluid medium may be aqueous, for example water. The polymer dispersion may be applied to a substrate, and the fluid medium removed, to form an article substantially made of a polymerized polythioaminal mass. The dispersion, and any article made from the dispersion, may include pigments and active ingredients, such as biocides.
US09631117B2	Process for the preparation of low-viscosity, water-dilutable urethane (meth)acrylates The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of highly reactive, low-viscosity and water-dilutable polyisocyanate reaction products which contain activated groups which react, by polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds under the action of actinic radiation. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of such products and their use.
US09631114B2	Coating composition for an optical article, comprising a colloidal suspension of zirconia particles A coating composition includes a colloidal suspension of specific zirconia nano-particles, at least one epoxysilane and at least one catalyst. A method for preparing this composition, and its use for coating a transparent optical substrate, an optical article, such as an ophthalmic lens, including a transparent polymer substrate, especially an acrylic substrate, and a coating prepared from the composition, which is directly applied on the substrate, are also described.
US09631111B2	Primerless base painting composition for parts of vehicle, kit comprising the same, painted parts of vehicle comprising the same and method for painting and varnishing parts of vehicle using the same The present invention relates to a primerless base painting composition for parts of a vehicle comprising a resin component including a non-chlorinated modified polyolefin resin and an acrylic resin; a pigment; additives; and a solvent selected from an aqueous solvent and an oil solvent, a kit comprising the same, painted parts of a vehicle comprising the same, and a method for painting and varnishing parts of a vehicle using the same.
US09631109B2	Recording method and ink set According to the invention, there is provided a recording method including adhering a reaction liquid to a recording region of a recording medium, the reaction liquid containing a reagent which causes aggregation or thickening of a colored ink composition; adhering the colored ink composition to the recording region to which the reaction liquid has been adhered, the colored ink composition containing a resin and a coloring material; and adhering a clear ink composition which contains a resin, to the recording region to which the reaction liquid has been adhered, in which a resin which causes a volume of a calcium acetate aqueous solution of 0.085 mol/kg to be equal to or smaller than 7 mL is contained as the resin contained in the colored ink composition, the calcium acetate aqueous solution being required for aggregating a liquid of 3 mL, which contains the resin so as to have a content of 1 mass %.
US09631107B2	Ink compositions This disclosure relates to an ink composition (e.g., a hot melt ink composition or a radiation curable ink composition) that has a relatively low conductivity. This disclosure also relates to a continuous printing process using such a composition and a product containing such a composition.
US09631105B2	PPS electrode reinforcing material/crack mitigant A metal electrode assembly for fuel cell applications includes a cathode catalyst layer, an anode catalyst layer, and an ion-conducting membrane disposed between the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer. The cathode catalyst layer or the anode layer each independently including a catalyst composition and a first polymer wherein at least one of the cathode catalyst layer or the anode layer include a first polymer and polyphenylene sulfide-containing structures. A method for making a fuel cell catalyst layer is also provided.
US09631104B2	Orthogonal non-Newtonian inkjet inks The present disclosure provides orthogonal non-Newtonian inkjet inks and related methods. In one example, an orthogonal non-Newtonian inkjet ink can comprise a low molecular weight organic gelator in an amount ranging from 0.1% to 10% by weight; a metal oxide in an amount ranging from 0.1% to 10% by weight; a first salt in an amount of 0.05% to 20% by weight; a second salt in an amount of 0.05% to 20% by weight; and an organic solvent. The metal oxide and the first salt form a first structured network and the low molecular weight organic gelator and the second salt form a second structured network.
US09631099B2	Epoxy resin composition for marine maintenance and repair coatings with improved overcoatability This invention relates to an epoxy resin composition and its application in marine maintenance and repair coating with improved overcoatability.
US09631096B2	Dye compositions, methods of preparation, conjugates thereof, and methods of use Dye compounds of the formula (1) wherein A is a protective agent group that has a characteristic of modifying the singlet-triplet occupancy of the shown cyanine moiety, and M is a reactive crosslinking group or a group that can be converted to a reactive crosslinking group. Methods for synthesizing the dye compounds and applications for their use are also described.
US09631087B2	Thermoplastic resin composition and molded products thereof A thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: (A) a polycarbonate resin; and (B) a biphenyl group-containing (meth)acrylic copolymer. As such, the refractive index of the biphenyl group-containing (meth)acrylic copolymer (B) can be approximately from 1.495 to 1.640. The thermoplastic resin composition exhibits superior balance of material properties such as impact strength, internal scratch resistance, transparency, thermal resistance and appearance.
US09631086B2	Use of polymers as additives in a polymer matrix The present invention relates to the use of polymers of the following formula (I): wherein: A1i represents a radical alkylene divalent comprising from 2 to 20 carbon atoms; A2i represents a radical alkylene divalent comprising from 2 to 20 carbon atoms; X1i is chosen from the group consisting of: —S—, —CH2— and a bond; Y represents H, a phenyl group or an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; i represents an integer varying from 1 to n; n represents an integer comprised from 2 to 1,000; provided that the total number of carbon atoms of the radicals A2i, X1i et A1i is greater than or equal to 8; as additives in a polymeric matrix chosen from the group consisting of matrices of polyester, poly(vinyl chloride), polyurethane, polyamide, poly(alkyl acrylate), poly(alkyl methacrylate), polystyrene and polyolefin, said polymer of formula (I) being different from poly(ricinoleic acid).
US09631085B2	Polymer blend, organic light-emitting diode including polymer blend, and method of controlling charge mobility of emission layer including polymer blend A polymer blend including a first polymer having a unit represented by Formula 1 and a second polymer having a unit represented by Formula 2: wherein in Formulae 1 and 2, R1 through R13, l, and m are the same as defined in the detailed description.
US09631076B1	Vulcanized rubber composition and tire using same A vulcanized rubber composition assuring a well-balanced improvement of abrasion resistance, fuel efficiency and breaking resistance and a tire using a tread made of the vulcanized rubber composition are provided. The vulcanized rubber composition comprises a phase (SBR phase) comprising a styrene butadiene rubber being incompatible with a butadiene rubber and silica, and a phase (BR phase) comprising a butadiene rubber and silica, wherein the SBR phase and the BR phase are incompatible with each other, an abundance ratio α of silica in the SBR phase after vulcanization satisfies 0.3≦α≦0.7 (Relation 1), and a proportion β of the styrene butadiene rubber being incompatible with the butadiene rubber satisfies 0.4≦β≦0.8 (Relation 2), and the tire has a tread composed of the vulcanized rubber composition.
US09631073B2	Polymer compositions or blends including natural rubber-based acrylonitrile butadiene styrene In an embodiment, a natural rubber-based ABS—target polymer blend includes natural rubber-based ABS powder combined with a set of target polymers (e.g., polycarbonate (PC)). A natural rubber-based ABS powder production process includes producing grafted natural rubber; and mixing the grafted natural rubber with a set of grafted polybutadiene rubbers. The set of grafted polybutadiene rubbers includes at least one grafted polybutadiene rubber having a particle size that is significantly different than the grafted natural rubber particle size. In an embodiment, the grafted natural rubber exhibits a large particle size; a first grafted polybutadiene rubber exhibits a small particle size; and a second grafted polybutadiene rubber exhibits a medium particle size between the large and small particle sizes. Natural rubber-based ABS—target polymer blends in accordance with the present disclosure can exhibit generally equivalent or increased impact and/or tensile strength compared to other non-natural or synthetic rubber-based ABS blends.
US09631069B1	Poly (cyclic butylene terephthalate) / silicon dioxide nanocomposite The present invention relates to the technical field of polymer composites, in particular to a poly (cyclic butylene terephthalate)/silicon dioxide nanocomposite, wherein the added silicon dioxide is catalyst-modified nanosilicon dioxide.
US09631064B2	Process for preparing an effect pigment The present invention relates to a process for preparing a coloured effect pigment, comprising the steps of (a) preparing in an aqueous coating medium at least one layer of a hydroxyl-containing metal oxide on a substrate, thereby obtaining in the aqueous coating medium a first coloured pigment material CPM1 comprising the substrate coated with the hydroxyl-containing metal oxide, wherein the substrate is made of aluminium or aluminium alloy which optionally comprises at least one passivating layer, and wherein the hydroxyl-containing metal oxide is a hydroxyl-containing iron oxide or a hydroxyl-containing titanium oxide or a mixture thereof, (b) providing the first coloured pigment material CPM1 in a liquid post-treatment medium comprising one or more high boiling organic liquids, and (c) heating the liquid post-treatment medium to a temperature of at least 90° C. so as to convert the first coloured pigment material CPM1 to a second coloured pigment material CPM2.
US09631063B2	Composition and method for making a flexible packaging film Composition and method for making a flexible packaging film having highly loaded with at least one inorganic filler. A blown HDPE film comprising at least 50% by weight inorganic filler is oriented in the machine direction to increase yield and tensile strength, and reduce gauge variation to improve print qualities.
US09631061B2	Fiber-reinforced composite material and method for producing the same A fiber-reinforced composite material obtained by reinforcing a matrix resin with fibers, wherein the matrix resin contains a thermoplastic resin and a carbon black, the fibers are discontinuous carbon fibers, a part of the discontinuous carbon fibers forms fiber bundles, and the thickness of a thinnest part of the matrix resin which is located between an outermost surface of the composite material and the fibers existing in an inside of the composite material is less than 100 μm. Further, it is preferred that the thermoplastic resin is a polyamide-based resin, that the discontinuous carbon fibers have a length of from 3 to 100 mm, and that the orientation of the discontinuous carbon fibers is random. Furthermore, it is preferred that the size of the primary particle diameter of the carbon black is within a range of 7 to 75 nm.
US09631059B2	Polyolefin composition The instant invention provides a polyolefin composition suitable for packaging applications, films, multilayer structures and packaging devices made therefrom. The polyolefin composition according to the present invention comprises: an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition comprising (a) from 50 to 75 percent by weight of a first ethylene/α-olefin copolymer fraction having a density in the range of 0.894 to 0.908 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.2 to 1 g/10 minutes, and (b) from 25 to 50 percent by weight of a second ethylene/α-olefin copolymer fraction, and wherein said ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition has a density in the range of 0.910 to 0.924 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.5 to 2 g/10 minutes, a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range of from 1.15 to 2.5, a molecular weight distribution, expressed as the ratio of the weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 2.0 to 4.0, and tan delta at 0.1 radian/second and 190° C. in the range of from 6 to 43.
US09631058B2	Composite wood particulate products with aldehyde-free adhesives and method for making same The disclosed composite wood particulate products, adhesives contained in such wood particulate products, and methods of making the adhesive and the wood particulate products employ an aldehyde-free adhesive, and more specifically a formaldehyde-free adhesive. The aldehyde-free adhesive includes an inert additive that extends a resin, such as an isocyanate resin, and forms an evenly dispersed, less expensive polymeric adhesive admixture. The extender-filler of the resin is mixed with water to form a slurry. The slurry can then be mixed with a resin, like the isocyanate resin, to form the adhesive. Various rheology modifiers can be added, if desired, to the extender-filler or the slurry. The adhesive can be blended with wood particles to form a mat that is then pressed into a composite wood particulate product.
US09631057B2	Methods of enzymatic hydrolysis In one embodiment the instant invention generally pertains to a method for producing glucose for fermentation. The method comprises first treating a biomass with acid and heat under conditions sufficient to produce a composition mixture comprising cellulose suitable for enzymatic hydrolysis. Next, at least a portion of the cellulose of step (a) is enzymatically hydrolyzed under conditions sufficient to form a composition comprising glucose. The glucose is then fermented. Advantageously, one or more reaction conditions are more efficient because they are selected by first measuring an initial hydrolysis rate of said biomass and then selecting one or more appropriate reaction conditions based upon said initial hydrolysis rate.
US09631053B1	Polymeric benzoxazine resin structure with adamantane-containing main chain A polymeric benzoxazine resin structure with an adamantane-containing main chain produces materials of low dielectric characteristics when cured.
US09631049B2	Agents for reworkable epoxy resins Compounds of formula I, uses as crosslinking agents or curing agents thereof, and resins obtained by using the compounds as crosslinking agents.
US09631042B2	Copolymers having polyisobutylene and biodegradable polymer segments The present invention pertains to copolymers having one or more polyisobutylene segments and one or more biodegradable polymer segments, to methods of making such copolymers, to medical articles that contain such copolymers, and to methods of making such medical articles. According to certain aspects of the invention, copolymers are provided, which comprise a plurality of polyisobutylene segments and a plurality of biodegradable polymer segments. According to certain aspects of the invention, copolymers are provided, which comprise urethane linkages, urea linkages, amide linkages, ester linkages, anhydride linkages, carbonate linkages, linkages commonly described as “click” chemistry linkages, and combinations of two or more types of such linkages.
US09631039B1	Mixed decyl mercaptans compositions and use thereof as chain transfer agents A chain transfer agent composition comprises at least one branched C10 mercaptan selected from 5-methyl-1-mercapto-nonane, 3-propyl-1-mercapto-heptane, 4-ethyl-1-mercapto-octane, 2-butyl-1-mercapto-hexane, 5-methyl-2-mercapto-nonane, 3-propyl-2-mercapto-heptane, 4-ethyl-2-mercapto-octane, 5-methyl-5-mercapto-nonane, or combinations thereof. The chain transfer agent composition can be a component of an emulsion polymerization mixture and can be used in a process for emulsion polymerization for the production of polymers, for example, via free-radical polymerization.
US09631035B2	Process for separating components of a reaction mixture obtained by high-pressure polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers The present disclosure relates to a process for separating polymeric and gaseous components of a reaction mixture obtained by high-pressure polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of free-radical polymerization initiators into in a gaseous fraction and a liquid fraction, wherein the separation is carried out at a pressure of from 15 MPa to 50 MPa and a temperature of from 120° C. to 300° C. in a separation vessel which has a vertically arranged cylindrical shape with a ratio of length to diameter L/D of from 4 to 10 and which is equipped with an inlet pipe which extends vertically from the top into the separation vessel; and the ratio of the inner diameter of the inlet pipe at its lower end and the inner diameter of the separating vessel in its cylindrical part is in the range of from 0.2 to 0.4.
US09631032B2	Method for manufacturing hydroxyethyl starch derivatives A method for manufacturing a modified hydroxyethyl starch carrying a heptonic acid residue on at least one of its termini. Within this method, the following steps are carried out: a) dissolving hydroxyethyl starch in water, b) adjusting the pH value to a value of 8.0 to 10.0, c) adding a cyanide compound to the hydroxyethyl starch solution, heating the solution to a temperature of 80 to 99° C. and keeping it at this temperature for a first time period, and d) adjusting the pH value to a value of 2.0 to 4.0, bringing the solution to a temperature of 50 to 90° C. and keeping it at this temperature for a second time period.
US09631031B2	Multispecific antigens binding fragments and multispecific antibodies derived therefrom comprising mutant CH1 and CL-κ domains The invention relates to multispecific antibody constructs comprising Fab fragments having mutations at the interface of the CH1 and CL domains, said mutations preventing heavy/light chain mispairing.
US09631030B2	Administering antibodies or fragments thereof which bind hemopexin for the treatment of ocular diseases Administering antibodies or fragments thereof which bind hemopexin for use in the treatment of retinal diseases, in particular a retinal disease in which there is a dysfunction of the external blood-retinal barrier, the dysfunction being an impairment of the blood-retinal barrier. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions are also disclosed in which the antibodies or fragments thereof are present. The compositions may be applied in wide spectra of ocular diseases.
US09631027B2	Anti c-Met antibodies The present invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind to the human c-Met receptor protein and that act as strict antagonists of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-mediated activation of the c-Met receptor and also inhibit HGF-independent activation of the human c-Met protein.
US09631021B2	Use of an IL-31 monoclonal antibody for antagonizing signal transduction in spinal cord cells Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated.
US09631020B2	Anti-c-Met antibody having HGF activity and use thereof Disclosed are a human antibody comprising a human complementarity-determining region (CDR), which binds specifically to c-Met, and a framework region (FR), a polynucleotide encoding the human antibody, an expression vector comprising the polynucleotide, a transformant transformed with the expression vector, a method of producing the human antibody B7 by culturing the transformant, a wound healing composition comprising the human antibody as an active ingredient, a cell regeneration composition comprising the antibody as an active ingredient, and a drug conjugate comprising a drug linked to the human antibody. The c-Met-specific human antibody can function as an HGF mimic that can be used as a wound healing composition. The antibody can be widely used to determine the treatment and prognosis of various diseases, including neuronal infarction, progressive nephropathy, liver cirrhosis, lung fibrosis, kidney injury, liver injury, lung injury, and ulcerative wounds, which are treated by activation of HGF or c-Met.
US09631015B2	Methods for treating IL-6 mediated diseases with antibody molecules specific for IL-6 The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of IL-6, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules.
US09631011B2	Gremlin-1 antibody The present invention relates to a Gremlin-1 antibody that inhibits Gremlin-1 in a manner independent of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) or vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), thus providing the effect of treating cancer. The antibody of the present invention inhibits cell migration, cell invasion and cell proliferation which are dependent on Gremlin-1, and therefore, can be effectively used in treating cancer or immune disease.
US09631009B2	Anti-infective binding proteins that bind AIP2 There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-AIP2 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind AIP2, AIP2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and AIP2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having AIP2 related disorders or conditions. There is also disclosed a method to treat S. aureus infections by administering an anti-AIP2 antibody described herein.
US09631004B2	Modified FGF-21 polypeptides comprising an internal deletion and uses thereof Modified FGF-21 polypeptides and uses thereof are provided, for example, for the treatment of diseases associated with fibrosis. Modified FGF-21 polypeptides are disclosed that contain an internal deletion and optionally replacement peptide, optionally modified with at least one non-naturally-encoded amino acid, and/or optionally fused to a fusion partner.
US09631002B2	Methods and compositions for producing active vitamin K-dependent proteins The present invention provides methods and compositions for the production of vitamin K dependent proteins.
US09631000B2	Polynucleotides and polypeptides involved in plant fiber development and methods of using same Isolated polynucleotides are provided. Each of the isolated polynucleotides comprise a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 80% homologous to SEQ ID NOs:130-258 and 536-791, wherein the polypeptide is capable of regulating cotton fiber development. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides for improving fiber quality and/or yield of a fiber producing plant, as well as methods of using such polynucleotides for producing plants having increased biomass/vigor/yield.
US09630993B2	HER2Delta16 peptides The present invention provides cyclic peptides comprising a dimer of peptides, each peptide comprising a sequence corresponding to the HER2 splice variant HER2Delta16, wherein the cyclic peptide is cyclized via a disulfide bond between the peptides and via an amino acid linking the peptides. The invention also provides methods of making antibodies that specifically bind to HER2Delta16 homodimers using said cyclic peptides.
US09630991B2	βsheet tapes ribbons in tissue engineering There is described a material comprising tapes, ribbons, fibrils or fibers characterized in that each of the ribbons, fibrils or fibers have an antiparallel arrangement of peptides in a β-sheet tape-like substructure.
US09630987B2	Procedure for the preparation of abiraterone acetate and intermediates thereof Disclosed is a process for the preparation of abiraterone and abiraterone acetate with high yields and purity. A key element of the method is the isolation of a crystalline intermediate that makes the process particularly suitable for implementation on an industrial scale.
US09630986B2	Neuroactive 19-alkoxy-17-substituted steroids, prodrugs thereof, and methods of treatment using same The present disclosure is generally directed to neuroactive 19-alkoxy-17-substituted steroids as referenced herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use as, for example, an anesthetic, and/or in the treatment of disorders relating to GABA function and activity. The present disclosure is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.
US09630985B2	Biomarkers The invention provides binding agents and assays for insulin signal peptide. The agents and assays are useful in methods for predicting, diagnosing, assessing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, glucose handling disorders and diabetes in a subject. Also provided are nucleotides, polypeptides, and kits useful in the methods of the invention.
US09630983B2	Organic electroluminescent material and devices Novel organic compounds containing a twisted aryl group are provided. In particular, the compounds provided contain a 2-phenylpyridine ligand having a twisted aryl group on the pyridine portion of the ligand. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly as emitting dopants. Devices comprising the compounds containing twisted aryl may demonstrate improved color, efficiency, stability and manufacturing. Additionally, methods are provided for making homoleptic Ir (III) compounds which may contain a twisted aryl.
US09630980B2	Asymmetrical ligands A ligand of formula (I′) wherein L is a divalent bridge selected from —R′2C—, —R′2C—CR′2—, —R′2Si—, —R′2Si—SiR′2—, —R′2Ge—, wherein each R′ is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-20-hydrocarbyl, tri(C1-20-alkyl)silyl, C6-20-aryl, C7-20-arylalkyl or C7-20-alkylaryl; R2 and R2′ are each independently a C1-20 hydrocarbyl radical; R5′ is a C1-20 hydrocarbyl group; R6, R6′, R7 and R7′ are each independently hydrogen or a C1-20 hydrocarbyl group; Ar and Ar′ are independently an aryl or heteroaryl group having up to 20 carbon atoms; each R1 is a C1-20 hydrocarbyl group or two R1 groups on adjacent carbon atoms taken together can form a fused 5 or 6 membered non aromatic ring with the Ar group; and each R4 is a C1-20 hydrocarbyl group; and the dotted lines represent a double bond present in between carbons 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 of the indenyl ring.
US09630979B2	Inhibitors of monoacylglycerol lipase and methods of their use Provided herein are compounds which mediate the activity of monoacyglycerol lipase (MAGL). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound provided herein, and methods for treating, preventing and/or managing a MAGL mediated condition using a compound or pharmaceutical composition as provided herein.
US09630977B2	Cephalosporin derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof The present invention relates to novel cephalosporin derivatives represented by X, Y, L, R1, and R2 are as same as defined in the description of the invention. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical antibiotic compositions comprising a novel celphalosporin derivative represented by Chemical Formula 1, a prodrug thereof, a hydrate thereof, a solvate thereof, an isomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an effective ingredient. According to the present invention, novel cephalosporin derivatives, a prodrug thereof, a hydrate thereof, a solvate thereof, an isomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an effective ingredient for the broad spectrum of antibiotic resistant, low toxicity, particularly in Gram-negative bacteria, which can be useful with strong antimicrobial activity.
US09630972B2	Solid forms of an antiviral compound Crystalline solid forms of methyl {(2S)-1-[(2S,5S)-2-(9-{2-[(2S,4S)-1-{(2R)-2-[(methoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-phenylacetyl}-4-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]-1H-imidazol-5-yl}-1,11-dihydroisochromeno[4′,3′:6,7]naphtho[1,2-d]imidazol-2-yl)-5-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl}carbamate (Compound I) were prepared and characterized in the solid state: Also provided are processes of manufacture and methods of using these crystalline forms.
US09630960B2	Quinolinone-carboxamide compounds as 5-HT4 receptor agonists The invention provides novel quinolinone-carboxamide 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with 5-HT4 receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
US09630959B2	TRPV1 antagonists including dihydroxy substituent and uses thereof The disclosure relates to Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, where R1, R4, R8, R9, and m are as defined herein, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, and methods for treating or preventing a condition such as pain, pain associated with osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, UI, an ulcer, IBD, and IBS, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof.
US09630957B2	2,3-butanediamide epoxide compound and preparation method and use thereof Provided are a compound of formula I which can be used as a drug against small RNA virus infections, and optical isomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or hydrates thereof. Also provided are the preparation method of the compound, the method for using the compound for treating bacterial infections and the use of the compound in the preparation of a drug for preventing and/or treating viral diseases caused by small RNA viruses.
US09630951B2	1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thione derivatives as inhibitors of dopamine-beta-hydroxylase Compounds of formula I and a method for their preparation are described: where R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, nitro, amino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; R4 signifies -alkyl-aryl or -alkyl-heteroaryl; X signifies CH2, oxygen atom or sulphur atom; n is 2 or 3; including the individual (R)- and (S)-enantiomers or mixtures of enantiomers thereof; and including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds have potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension and chronic heart failure.
US09630945B2	Autotaxin inhibitors The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) (I) that are autotaxin inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments containing them and to their use in the treatment of an ATX-dependent or ATX-mediated disease or condition.
US09630943B2	Tetrahydronaphthyl(thio) carboxamides The present invention relates to novel tetrahydronaphthyl(thio) carboxamides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials
US09630942B2	Technological method for synthesis of optically pure L-/D-lactide catalyzed by biogenic guanidine A technological method for synthesizing optically pure L-/D-lactide by using a biogenic guanidine catalysis method. The method of the present invention comprises: by using biogenic guanidine creatinine (CR) as a catalyst and L-/D-lactic acid (90% of mass content) as a raw material, synthesizing optically pure L-/D-lactide by using a reactive reduced pressure distillation catalysis method. The method of the present invention has advantages that the used catalyst is biogenic guanidine creatinine and free of toxicity, metal, and cytotoxicity; the synthesized lactide is high in optical purity (the specific rotation of the L-lactide [α]25D=−276˜−280, and the specific rotation of the D-lactide [α]25D=280), and does not contain any metal; the amount of the catalyst used in reaction is low, the technological process is simplified (a process for rectifying and purifying a crude lactide product by using a conventional method is avoided); and the technological method is simple and convenient to operate and easy in industrial implementation.
US09630940B2	Process for producing dihydro-2H-pyran derivatives Disclosed is a process for preparing dihydro-2H-pyran derivatives of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are defined herein. The process of the invention provides the compound of formula I in concise cascade reactions and in one pot. The compound of formulae I prepared by the process of the invention and its further transformed derivatives are useful for making pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of proliferative diseases.
US09630936B2	Methods and compositions for gamma-glutamyl cycle modulation The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising Gamma-glutamyl cycle inhibitors (GGCI) and certain pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of use.
US09630935B2	Compositions for the treatment of hypertension and/or fibrosis The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of hypertension and/or fibrosis.
US09630933B2	Method for producing 1-H-tetrazole derivative The present invention provides a method for producing a 1H-tetrazole derivative by reacting an azide compound represented by general formula (II) and a cyanide compound represented by general formula (III) in a flow reactor to produce a compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein, Y represents an alkyl group, aryl group, arylalkyl group, substituted silyl group or substituted silylalkyl group, Z represents —CO—, —SO2— or —CRaRb— (wherein, Ra and Rb respectively and independently represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or unsubstituted or substituted aryl group), p represents 0 or 1, q represents 0 or 1, r represents 0 or 1 (provided that q is 1 in the case p is 0 or r is 0), R1 represents an alkyl group or hydrogen atom in the case q is 0 or an alkylene group in the case q is 1, and R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group).
US09630931B2	Pharmaceutically active pyrazine derivatives The invention provides compounds which inhibit or modulate the activity of Chk-1 kinase and which are useful in the treatment of cancer. The compounds have the general formula (1): and salts, N-oxides and tautomers thereof, wherein m is 2, 3 or 4; n is 0 or 1; Q1 is selected from a bond; C(═O); S(O); SO2; and an alkylene chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms in length between the moiety R4 and the nitrogen atom. N, wherein (a) one or more of the 1 to 4 carbon atoms of the alkylene chain may optionally be substituted with one or two C1-4 alkyl groups; and/or (b) one carbon atom of the 1 to 4 carbon atoms of the alkylene chain may optionally be replaced by a cyclopropane-1,1-diyl or 1,1-cyclobutanediyl group; and/or (c) one carbon atom of the 1 to 4 carbon atoms of the alkylene chain may optionally be replaced by C(═O), S(O), or SO2, provided that Q1 contains no more than one C(═O), S(O), or SO2 moiety; R1 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, chlorine and bromine; R2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, methoxy and a group —(O)p-Q2-R5; R3 is selected from hydrogen, a group Hyd1, a group —O-Hyd1 and a group —(O)p-Q2-R5; provided that when one of R2 and R3 is —(O)p-Q2-R5, the other is selected from hydrogen, methoxy and methyl; and R4 is selected from amino, NH-Hyd2, N(Hyd2)2; and a non-aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 4 to 7 ring members containing 0, 1, 2 or 3 heteroatom ring members selected from O, N and S and oxidized forms thereof; the carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring being optionally substituted with one or two substituents R9. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods for making the compounds.
US09630928B2	Intermediates to prepare herbicidal pyrimidone derivatives Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, X is CH or N; Y is C(O) or S(O)2; provided that when Y is S(O)2, then X is CH; A is a radical selected from the group consisting of and B1, B2, B3, T, R1, R2 R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
US09630927B2	Method and manufacturing system A method is provided. The method includes: assigning a buffer to a first wafer lot comprising a plurality of wafers according to a first trigger event associated with an equipment; and assigning a transporter to a second wafer lot comprising a plurality of wafers according to a second trigger event associated with the equipment.
US09630924B2	Heterocyclic compound The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having a RORγt inhibitory action.The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification. or a salt thereof.
US09630920B2	Industrial methods for producing arylsulfur pentafluorides Industrial methods for producing arylsulfur pentafluorides are disclosed. Methods include reacting arylsulfur halotetrafluoride with hydrogen fluoride in the absence or presence of one or more additives selected from a group of fluoride salts, non-fluoride salts, and unsaturated organic compounds to form arylsulfur pentafluorides.
US09630917B2	Cysteamine prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use Cysteamine prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the cysteamine prodrugs, and methods of using cysteamine prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating eye, kidney, liver, metabolic, and neurological disorders such as cystinosis, cystinuria, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, Batten disease, Leigh syndrome, and Huntington's disease.
US09630916B2	Organocatalysts of oxidative protein folding Catalysts of protein-disulfide isomerization of formula: where R1 is hydrogen or —COR4, where R4 is an optionally substituted aliphatic group or an optionally substituted aryl group; R2 is hydrogen or —CO—R5, where R5 is alkyl having 1-8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl having 3-8 carbon atoms or a phenyl, benzyl, phenethyl or naphthyl group; and R3 is hydrogen or alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms. Protein folding buffers comprising one or more of the above compounds. Method of catalyzing, in vivo or in vitro, the isomerization of disulfide linkages in a protein or peptide employing above catalysts. Method of forming, in vivo or in vitro, disulfide linkages in a protein or peptide employing above catalysts.
US09630913B2	Nitro-containing bisoxime ester photoinitiator and preparation method and use thereof This present invention discloses a nitro-containing bisoxime ester photoinitiator having a structure represented by general formula (I). This photoinitiator has excellent application performances in terms of storage stability, photosensitivity, developability, pattern integrity, etc., and it has good adaptability to single-wavelength UV-LED light sources and exhibits a photosensitive property, which is obviously superior to those of existing photoinitiators, under the irradiation of UV-LEDs.
US09630909B2	Process for the preparation of nepafenac Described herein are processes for the preparation of nepafenac and related intermediates, particularly wherein 2-aminobenzophenone is treated with a 2-(alkylthio)acetamide in the presence of sulfuryl chloride to afford a 2-(2-amino-3-benzoyl-phenyl)-2-(alkylthio)acetamide, which upon reduction affords nepafenac. Described herein are also processes for the purification of nepafenac, particularly for the removal of structurally similar impurities.
US09630908B2	Process for preparing lacosamide The present invention provides a process for the preparation of lacosamide in substantially optically pure form, which in one aspect comprises the following steps: (i) resolution of O-methyl-D,L-serine to provide O-methyl-D-serine in substantially optically pure form; (ii) acetylation of O-methyl-D-serine thereby obtained to provide the N-acetyl 10 derivative thereof in substantially optically pure form; (iii) activating the carboxy group of the compound thereby obtained; and (iv) reacting the compound thereby obtained with benzylamine.
US09630898B2	Method for producing halogenketones The present invention describes a novel method for producing haloketones.
US09630894B2	Energy efficient method and apparatus for the extraction of biomolecules from dilute aqueous solution The present invention relates to the energy efficient and selective extraction of dilute concentrations of biomolecules, e.g., small organic compounds, e.g., one or more C2-C6 alcohols, one or more C3-C5 carboxylic acids, one or more C8-18 fatty alcohols, one or more C1-C18 dicarboxylic acids, one or more furfurals, one or more furans, one or more butanediols, one or more butadienes, and mixtures thereof, from an aqueous solution using liquid phase dimethyl ether (DME).
US09630890B2	Reactive chromatography process for equilibrium-limited reactions The present disclosure provides for a process for an equilibrium limited reaction using reactive chromatography unit (RCU) in which a first organic donor reactant (FODR) and a second organic acceptor reactant (SOAR) react to form a product mixture of a first acceptor product (FAP) and a second donor co-product (SDCP). The equilibrium-limited reaction does not produce water. The RCU has separation media to separate the product mixture into a raffinate and an extract. The FODR is in a stoichiometric deficit relative to the SOAR for the equilibrium limited reaction, so that the SOAR acts as the eluent for both the raffinate and the extract, and so as not to produce an azeotrope of FODR and the SDCP in the extract.
US09630888B1	Sanitary waste treatment method A sanitary waste treatment method includes the steps of: adding water to sanitary waste to form a slurry characterized by a first biochemical oxygen demand, aerating the slurry, chlorinating the slurry to produce a sterilized slurry, dechlorinating the sterilized slurry to produce a dechlorinated slurry and inoculating the dechlorinated slurry with aerobic bacteria, wherein the aerobic bacteria digest solid waste in the slurry. The sanitary waste treatment method may be utilized in agricultural or municipal settings.
US09630887B2	Process for coating an active ingredient with a urea-formaldehyde polymer The present invention relates to novel urea-formaldehyde polymers coated with an active ingredient, a method of making the same, and their use.
US09630884B2	Coloring agent composition and method for producing same Provided is a coloring agent composition to be added to a gypsum-containing raw material powder constituting a gypsum product and to be used for coloring the gypsum product, the coloring agent composition being a powder containing a pigment, calcined gypsum, and amorphous silica. A process for producing the coloring agent composition includes a first step of mixing a pigment, calcined gypsum, and amorphous silica to obtain a mixed powder. Use of the coloring agent composition makes it possible to easily produce gypsum products such as a powder and a hardened body that are excellent in colorability.
US09630882B2	Ferrite and coil electronic component including the same A coil electronic component includes a magnetic body containing a ferrite; and a coil part including a plurality of conductive patterns disposed in the magnetic body. The ferrite contains 48 to 50 mol % of iron oxide calculated in terms of Fe2O3, 8 to 12 mol % nickel oxide calculated in terms of NiO, 28 to 31 mol % zinc oxide calculated in terms of ZnO, and 7 to 13 mol % copper oxide calculated in terms of CuO.
US09630881B2	Thermoset nanocomposite particles, processing for their production, and their use in oil and natural gas drilling applications Use of two different methods, either each by itself or in combination, to enhance the stiffness, strength, maximum possible use temperature, and environmental resistance of thermoset polymer particles is disclosed. One method is the application of post-polymerization process steps (and especially heat treatment) to advance the curing reaction and to thus obtain a more densely crosslinked polymer network. The other method is the incorporation of nanofillers, resulting in a heterogeneous “nanocomposite” morphology. Nanofiller incorporation and post-polymerization heat treatment can also be combined to obtain the benefits of both methods simultaneously. The present invention relates to the development of thermoset nanocomposite particles. Optional further improvement of the heat resistance and environmental resistance of said particles via post-polymerization heat treatment; processes for the manufacture of said particles; and use of said particles in the construction, drilling, completion and/or fracture stimulation of oil and natural gas wells are described.
US09630878B2	Cementitious binders containing pozzolanic materials A cementitious composition including: a binder containing (a) 60-94%, by weight, of at least one pozzolanic material; (b) at least 0.5% calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA), by weight; (c) 1.2-11% by weight, expressed as SO3, of at least one inorganic sulfate selected from the group of sulfates consisting of a calcium sulfate hemihydrate, an anhydrous calcium sulfate, a calcium sulfate dihydrate, a sodium sulfate, and a sodium calcium sulfate; and (d) a total sulfate content of at least 3%, by weight, expressed as SO3, the cementitious composition including, at most, 3% natural lime, the cementitious composition including, at most, 10% alumina cement, the contents of the composition being calculated on a dry, aggregateless basis.
US09630873B2	Float glass composition adapted for chemical strengthening Float glass compositions adapted for chemical strengthening, and methods of making the same. Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to such a glass composition having improved ion-exchanged, surface durability, and/or mechanical properties for use in applications where higher strength and improved durability of the glass are desired.
US09630872B2	Method for manufacturing glass-fine-particle-deposited body and method for manufacturing glass base material In the method for manufacturing a glass-fine-particle-deposited body according to the present invention, at least a part of a gas supplying pipe 25 from a temperature controlled booth 24 to a burner 18 for cladding is temperature-controlled so that the temperature at the burner side becomes high and temperature gradient becomes 5° C./m or more. The temperature control is performed so that the temperature gradient becomes preferably 15° C./m or more, more preferably 25° C./m or more. Specifically, the part is controlled to the predetermined temperature gradient by winding a tape heater 26 that is a heating element on the outer circumference of the gas supplying pipe 25 from the temperature controlled booth 24 to the burner 18 for cladding and temperature-controlling the tape heater 26.
US09630869B1	Apparatus for forming touch window glass for portable terminal An apparatus for forming 3D glass for a smart phone, including a lower mold set including a first lower mold 52A and a first upper mold 50A having a cavity in which curved glass is formed between the first lower mold and the first upper mold when the first lower mold and the first upper mold are coupled, an upper mold set including a second lower mold 52B and a second upper mold 50B having a cavity in which curved glass is formed between the second lower mold and the second upper mold when the second lower mold and the second upper mold are coupled, and a plurality of support pins 60 supporting the upper mold set in the state in which the upper mold set has been spaced apart from the lower mold set at a specific interval.
US09630864B2	Seawater plant with inclined aeration and mixed auto recovery A method of treating effluent seawater generated in the removal of sulfur dioxide from a process gas by contacting the process gas containing sulfur dioxide with seawater, using inclined aeration and mixed auto recovery is provided. Additionally, an inclined aeration and mixed auto recovery seawater oxidation basin system for treating effluent seawater generated in the removal of sulfur dioxide from a process gas by contacting the process gas containing sulfur dioxide with seawater is provided.
US09630862B2	Desalination system and method for desalination A desalination system (1) for producing a distillate from a feed liquid includes: a steam raising device (2) having a liquid section (5) and a steam section (6) which are separated by a membrane system (7); a membrane distillation device (3) having a first steam section (11) and a liquid section (12) which are separated by a wall (14) and having a second steam section (13) which is separated from the liquid section (12) by a membrane system (15); and a heat exchange device (4) having a first liquid section (21) and a second liquid section (22), which are separated by a wall (23).
US09630857B2	System and method for closed water circulation System and method for a closed water circulation, comprising: a waterproof, outwardly delimited reservoir for collecting water, whereby a material is included and/or is placed in the reservoir, which is to be treated with water; a collection container, which is basically positioned on or near the bottom of the reservoir, whereby the collection container has at least one opening, through which the water can flow; a water extraction device to extract the water collected in the collection container from the reservoir; a conditioning device, designed to condition for reuse in the system the water extracted from the reservoir, and a recirculation device, designed to drive back into the reservoir the conditioned water.
US09630855B2	Alternative additives to enhance slurry dewatering The invention provides methods and compositions for improving dewatering of Bayer Process alumina trihydrate slurry. The method comprises adding an R-Succinic Compound (such as octadecenyl succinic acid, hexadecenyl succinic acid, and/or dodecenyl succinic acid) to the slurry. The R-Succinic Compound removes water that would otherwise be trapped within the filtered slurry cake and therefore reduces the energy needed to calcine the resulting solids.
US09630854B2	Silicon carbide powder The present invention is a silicon carbide powder which is suitable for producing a high-strength silicon carbide sintered body, wherein: the molar ratio between carbon and silicon in a mixture containing a silicon source, a carbon source, and a catalyst is 2.5 or more; and the average particle diameter is 10 μm or more and 25 μm or less.
US09630851B2	Derivatisation of carbon A molecular species is covalently attached to elemental carbon by exposing the carbon to a reaction mixture containing a strong base and a compound of the formula (I) or (II) in which X denotes a covalently attached atom or group capable of forming an X− anion and each Z is a moiety comprising a plurality of atoms, but which does not have a hydrogen atom directly attached to the atom which itself is directly attached to the —CH2X or —CHX group. The carbon substrate may be graphite or carbon nanotubes.
US09630847B2	Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions A method of controlling an exothermic or endothermic chemical reaction is provided. The method involves measuring a temperature of a first reactant flowing at a first flow rate, contacting the first reactant with a second reactant flowing at a second flow rate to form a reaction product, measuring the temperature of the reaction product, and determining the temperature difference between the temperature of the first reactant and the temperature of the reaction product. The method can further involve adjusting the flow rate of at least one of the first reactant and the second reactant, or shutting down flow, based on the temperature difference. An apparatus to carry out the method is also provided. The method and apparatus can be useful in controlling many different reactions, including the reaction of sodium hypochlorite and ammonia to form monochloramine.
US09630842B2	Process for preparing transition metal hydroxides The present invention relates to a process for preparing transition metal hydroxides with a mean particle diameter in the range from 6 to 12 μm (D50), which comprises combining, in a stirred vessel, at least one solution of at least one transition metal salt with at least one solution of at least one alkali metal hydroxide to prepare an aqueous suspension of transition metal hydroxide, and, in at least one further compartment, continuously introducing a mechanical power in the range from 50 to 10 000 W/l in a proportion of the suspension in each case, based on the proportion of the suspension, and then recycling the proportion into the stirred vessel.
US09630840B2	Cooling syngas via reaction of methane or light hydrocarbons with water Various embodiments disclosed relate to cooling shale gas via reaction of methane, light hydrocarbons, or a combination thereof, with water. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of cooling syngas. The method includes contacting the hot syngas with methane or light hydrocarbons. The hot syngas includes water and has a temperature of about 800° C. to about 3000° C. The contacting is effective to endothermically react the methane or light hydrocarbons with the water in the hot syngas to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen and to provide a cooled syngas having a lower temperature than the hot syngas.
US09630839B2	Syngas production by CO2 reduction process A process for producing synthesis gas (syngas) comprising the endothermic reaction between CO2 and H2S, wherein the energetic supply is provided by the exothermic oxidation of a small portion of H2S to SO2 according to the following reaction scheme: R2: H2S+1.5O2→SO2+H2O said process being carried out according to the following overall theoretical reaction scheme R1, not taking into account the aforementioned exothermic reaction R2, R1: CO2+2H2S→CO+H2+S2+H2O wherein the amount of fed oxygen is comprised between 5% and 25% by volume over the total volume of fed reactants gaseous mixture.
US09630837B1	MEMS structure and manufacturing method thereof A structure and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The method includes the following operations. A device substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other is received. A carrier substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to each other is received. An intermediate layer is formed between the third surface of the carrier substrate and the second surface of the device substrate. The second surface of the device substrate is attached to the third surface of the carrier substrate. The device substrate is thinned from the first surface. A device is formed over the first surface of the device substrate. The carrier substrate and the device substrate are patterned from the fourth surface to form a cavity in the carrier substrate, the intermediate layer and the device substrate.
US09630836B2	Simplified MEMS device fabrication process A simplified MEMS fabrication process and MEMS device is provided that allows for cheaper and lighter-weight MEMS devices to be fabricated. The process comprises etching a plurality of holes or other feature patterns into a MEMS device, and then etching away the underlying wafer such that, after the etching process, the MEMS device is the required thickness and the individual die are separated, avoiding the extra steps of wafer thinning and die dicing. By etching trenches into the substrate wafer and filling them with a MEMS base material, sophisticated taller MEMS devices with larger force may be made.
US09630817B2	Linear line brake A frictional rope brake that is adjustable to control the rate of descent for it given cargo weight and disengage from the cargo once the cargo has contacted its drop zone is provided. The frictional rope brake includes a braided cage, an inlet collar, an outlet tunnel, and an adjustable tensioner for adjusting frictional forces applied to the rope by the braided cage.
US09630816B1	Portable crane formed of composite members A portable crane formed of composite members. A composite mast is coupled to a composite boom. A boom end housing removably couples at a top of the mast and includes an enclosure. A first end of the boom couples within the boom end housing. A boom pivot couples to the boom end housing and couples the boom to the mast. An angle adjuster releasably secures the boom at a desired angle relative to the mast. In implementations an end cap is included at a second end of the boom, coupled to a sheave with a pin, the end cap covering a terminal end of a second end of the boom and extending along both sides of a slot in an upper surface of the second end and along a portion of a first side of the second end and along a portion of a second side of the second end.
US09630814B2	System and apparatus for motion compensation and anti-pendulation A system and assembly for providing anti-sway and motion compensation while handling ISO containers in high sea states up to and above sea state four between a lighter or other floating body and a crane ship. The contemplated invention enables the transfer of cargo containers between a container ship and a lighter or other floating body at sea in sea states up to and higher than sea state four by synchronizing the motion of the container and the lighter or floating body.
US09630806B2	Sheave for an elevator system A method for constructing an interface between a sheave and a coated belt or rope of an elevator system, includes determining the surface energy of a surface of a coated belt or rope; and selecting a sheave such that the sheave has a work of adhesion between the coated belt or rope and the sheave, the work of adhesion meeting a defined relationship with a work of adhesion threshold.
US09630799B2	Method and apparatus for fabricating stretch film rolls An apparatus for fabricating a stretch film roll comprises a device configured to fold a stretch film web to yield a folded stretch film web comprising at least one longitudinal band of increased thickness, with each band of increased thickness being spaced from the longitudinal edges of the folded stretch film web, and a driven winding shaft for winding the folded stretch film web.
US09630794B2	Sheet stacking device A sheet stacking device (77) is provided with a sheet discharge platform (76) on which image forming sheets (P), which have been subjected to heating and drying processing after images are formed using ink, are stacked; and a nozzle (162) that blows air to a side surface of a sheet bundle in a horizontal direction. Air is blown to the sheet bundle stacked on the sheet discharge platform (76) while the height of the sheet discharge platform (76) is adjusted by a sheet discharge platform raising and lowering device (100) so that a gap is formed between the sheets in the vertically middle portion of the sheet bundle. According to the sheet stacking device (77), a plurality of image forming sheets (P) can be efficiently cooled on the sheet discharge platform. Accordingly, the occurrence of blocking can be suppressed.
US09630787B2	Pneumatic tube carrier routing and tracking system A system and method provides for a pneumatic tube carrier routing and tracking system having a system control module that captures and presents tracking information associated with sending and receiving carriers. The pneumatic tube carrier tracking system comprises sending and receiving stations connected by pneumatic tubing, and which are configured to securely send carriers, with receiving users optionally being restricted from unauthorized access of carriers. The receiving station further comprises a plurality of receiving bins, each comprising a door for preventing access to the receiving bin by unauthorized users. The sending and receiving stations have identifying tag readers configured to scan identifier tags to read carrier delivery, carrier receipt and receiving user information. Destination and intended recipient information are entered at the sending station when sending a carrier and are transmitted to a system control module, which routably delivers and secures the carriers in response the destination and intended recipient information.
US09630785B2	Buffer conveyor having parallel tracks A conveyor for buffering products includes a first helical conveyor having a first conveyor input and a first conveyor output and a second helical conveyor having a second conveyor input and a second conveyor output. The first conveyor output is coupled to the second conveyor input and the second conveyor output is coupled to the first conveyor input. A loading station and a discharging station are configured to load and discharge products to and from the conveyor. A single conveyor belt follows the helical tracks of the first and second helical conveyors.
US09630784B2	Transfer-roller destacker A destacking conveyor and a roller transfer device. The destacking conveyor includes an infeed conveyor feeding articles to a roller transfer device at a first elevation. A discharge conveyor at a lower elevation receives articles dropped from the roller transfer device. The roller transfer device comprises an array of closely spaced rollers whose axial lengths decrease with distance from the infeed conveyor to form an oblique drop-off edge over which articles drop and unstack.
US09630782B2	Scraper blade adapted to scrape off material from a conveyor belt surface and scraper for a conveyor belt A scraper blade adapted to scrape off material from a conveyor belt surface, including a mounting portion at one end, and a scraper tip at the other end. The scraper blade includes by a scraper portion extending from the scraper tip and to a point adjacent to or in the mounting portion. The scraper blade includes at least one side wall which is tapered from the scraper tip towards the mounting portion. One or more scraper blades form a scraper for a conveyor belt.
US09630773B1	Above ground containment systems and methods for assembling same A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system.
US09630769B2	Stringed seasonal light storage device A stringed seasonal light storage device allows stringed seasonal lights to be maintained on a structure and alternatively positioned to be displayed extending from a housing or obscured by positioning within the housing. The device includes a base having a rear face, a pair of sidewalls and an open bottom. Each of a pair of laterally aligned slots extends the sidewalls to receive a light string therein positioning a light between the sidewalls and pivotable between a display position and a storage position. A cover coupled to the base is pivotable between an open position and a closed position to permit moving of the light between the display position and the storage position and inhibit movement of the light between the storage position and the display position when the cover is in the closed position.
US09630766B2	Dispenser assembly for aerosol container The dispenser assembly for an aerosol container includes a fixing plate 10 mounted to an aerosol container 2 that has two stems 6, a nozzle 40 for discharging the contents via two connection parts 47 that respectively lead to the stems 6 and via one discharge tube 42, and a cover member covering the nozzle 40 and held by engagement with the fixing plate 10. The cover member includes a lower cover 20 having a first engaging piece 25, and an upper cover 30 having a second engaging piece 33. The lower cover 20 has a pressing portion 26 that is supported via a hinge ha and pushes on the second engaging piece 33 to disengage the second engaging piece from the second engaging hole 27.
US09630765B1	Combination deodorant/antiperspirant and moist wipes container Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for combining a container with wipes and a deodorant dispenser. The hand held combination deodorant/antiperspirant and moist wipes container can have dual compartments, and can be vertically stacked and joined together by a coupler. The upper compartment can house the deodorant/antiperspirant product, and include an advance mechanism which raises or lowers the contents to dispense. The lower compartment can house wipes. Both compartments can have an opening through which the contents can be accessed and a cover to protect the product. The upper and lower compartments can be configured to release from each other. Alternatively, the compartments can be made inseparable from one another. The invention can be sized in order to attach and detach existing prior art deodorant dispensers from the wiper dispenser housing. Other types of toiletries and healthcare products can be used with the invention.
US09630764B2	Oxygen-absorbing resin composition An oxygen-absorbing resin composition copolymerized polyolefin compound including a copolymerized polyolefin compound and a transition metal catalyst, wherein the copolymerized polyolefin compound is a copolymerized polyolefin compound including at least one of constitutional unit (a) selected from the group consisting of the constitutional units represented by the general formula (1), and at least one of the constitutional unit (b) having an indane ring, selected from the group consisting of the constitutional units represented by the general formulas (2) and (3).
US09630755B2	Dispenser and method for storing and dispensing sterile product A dispenser is provided for the delivery of controlled, metered amounts of any of numerous different substances to humans or animals, such as medicaments, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, or to deliver materials that may react upon exposure to air, such as glue. Means are provided in the dispenser to effect controlled delivery of a pre-determined amount of the substance contained in the dispenser. A one-way valve is provided to hermetically seal the portion of the dispenser containing the substance to be dispensed.
US09630754B2	Tamper-evident beverage container closure device A tamper-evident container closure device is provided. The device is securable to an open container to close the container. The closure device includes an electrically powered tamper-indicating means for indicating that the housing has been detached from the container after being secured to the container.
US09630752B2	Pliable variable diameter sealing lid A single piece sealing lid is made of a soft, flexible material that allows the lid to cover and reseal an opened food can. The flexible lip seal may have such a length so as to allow it to seal against the outside circumference of the can, below the can lid ridge. Since the flexible lip of the sealing lid is flexible, it can accommodate cans of varying diameter and does not require the can opening to be perfectly round. Therefore, the sealing lid may fit damaged or out-of round can openings. A pull tab may be provided on the sealing lid to assist in the installation and removal of the sealing lid from a can.
US09630749B2	Side gusset bag for packaging a product The present invention relates to a side gusset bag (1) for packaging a product, with a front bag wall (2), with a rear bag wall (3), with a lower bag end (5) forming a bottom (4), with an upper bag end (6) distant from the lower bag end (5) in vertical direction (V), which upper bag end comprises a bag opening (8) closable by a closure (7), with at least one side gusset (9) extending from the bottom (4) in vertical direction (V), the side gusset connecting the front bag wall (2) with the rear bag wall (3) and forming a side gusset opening (11) at its upper end (10) which faces the upper bag end (6), and with an air-permeable covering tape (12), which covers the entire side gusset opening (11) of the at least one side gusset (9). In order to reduce the risk of oxygen and moisture penetrating into the bag, the invention proposes that at least one first section (13) of the side gusset opening (11) is sealed in an air-tight manner.
US09630746B1	Container time indicator with a device for inhibiting the removal of the cap A time programmable container that includes a base for containing the object, a lid, a base, and a ring which is positioned intermediate the lid and the base. The ring is positionable in a select one of a plurality of positions on the base. The ring and the base contain time indicia such that each of the plurality of positions that the ring can be placed upon the base corresponds to a different of time indication. The base includes members to secure the ring in the select one position. The lid includes a cavity on the bottom surface of a lip which mates with a tab on the ring, such that when the ring is placed upon the base and the lid is threaded onto the base, the tab secures prevents the removal of the lid from the base without first removing the tab from the cavity.
US09630743B2	Tray for carrying vehicle wheel Disclosed is a tray for carrying a vehicle wheel, including: a base plate; and multiple wheel holders which are formed on the base plate to be separated and on which a vehicle wheel is seated, wherein the wheel holder includes a holding body that protrudes upward on the base plate and wherein the sliding parts extended from the holding body and the sliding part is formed to be inclined downward outward in a radial direction of the wheel holder and inclined in a horizontal direction of the base plate to easily separate the vehicle wheel.
US09630739B2	Plastic corrugated container and intermediary blank A corrugated plastic box and a method for manufacturing a corrugated plastic box from a blank are provided. The method includes the steps of forming rounded edge seals on the perimeter edges of the blank, pre-sealing portions of the blank to form a plurality of areas in which major and minor flap slots and a glue tab are desired, ultrasonically scoring the blank to form a plurality of flap score lines, and cutting the blank through the plurality of pre-sealed flap slots and glue tab, leaving a sealed edge.
US09630736B2	Carton with reinforcement features A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton includes at least one top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel. A plurality of end flaps is foldably connected to a respective panel to close an end of the carton. The carton includes reinforcement features at the end of the carton to increase the strength of the carton.
US09630731B2	Apparatus for sorting objects An apparatus for sorting objects conveyed by a conveying line, comprises a portion of conveying line (2) at which the objects (3) are sorted, a plurality of gripping means (4) for gripping the objects (3) operating at a portion of conveying line (2). The gripping means (4), on command and selectively, pick up the objects present on the portion of conveying line (2) and transfer them onto supports (5) in temporary waiting areas preselected for forming stacks of objects (3) homogeneous with each other. Lifting and conveying means (6) are provided for lifting, on command, single objects or stacks of objects (3) resting on supports (5) in preselected temporary waiting areas and conveying them onto an evacuation line (7).
US09630729B2	Timing screw cutoff system A system for packaging containers within a flexible container carrier includes a generally continuous string of container carriers arranged with divisible weakened connections between adjacent individual container carriers that is fed through an applicating machine for applying the container carriers to individual containers. A cut-off device is arranged downstream of the applicating machine to selectively accelerate or decelerate the containers to separate the generally continuous string into individual container carriers.
US09630727B1	System, method, and apparatus for marking a drop zone area A drop zone marker includes a parachute, a first light module connected to the parachute by a first length of cord and a second light module connected to the first light module by a second length of the cord. A ballast is connected to the second light module by a third length of the cord is provided for pulling downwardly the drop zone marker. The parachute is configured to include an integral packing/deployment bag within which all components of the drop zone marker are contained up until deployment.
US09630724B2	Single-gauge monitoring of multiple components According to one embodiment, a gauge display prioritization system comprises a priority engine and an output engine. The priority engine is operable to receive a measurement from a first sensor associated with a first aircraft component and a measurement from a second sensor associated with a second aircraft component, select a prioritization criterion based on the received measurements, and select one priority measurement from the received measurements based on the prioritization criterion. The output engine is operable to instruct a gauge disposed within a cockpit to display information representative of the one priority measurement to a pilot.
US09630723B2	Acoustically diffusive auxilary power unit inlet doors An inlet door for an auxiliary power unit includes a door body with opposed interior and exterior surfaces. The interior surface of the inlet door is curved to diffuse sound waves received by the interior surface.
US09630722B2	Support for routing conduits in an aircraft wing A routing support (64) for a conduit line fastened in openings and the line includes a plurality of conduits connected end-to-end along a longitudinal axis. The routing support (64) incorporates an outer body (66) with a structure (68) for fastening the body in an opening. The routing support also includes a housing structure to accommodate the ends of two conduits in an end-to-end arrangement and the structure may include two separate structures (one for each conduit end (72)) or a single common structure (accommodating respective ends of the two conduits). The routing support also includes a flexible interface (74) connecting the housing structure (70) to the outer body (66). In addition, the flexible interface (74) and the outer body (66) and the housing structure (70) are integral. Embodiments include a line for transporting fuel with this routing support, and an aircraft wing in which such a line/support transports fuel.
US09630717B2	Aircraft seating assembly with reduced spacing An aircraft seating assembly having a back support, a seat bottom, a connection frame, and a convertible armrest. The width of the back support being such that, when two back supports are placed adjacent, the gap between adjacent sides is minor. The convertible armrest having a design which allows the armrest to pivot downward, from a first or deployed position, to a second or stowed position.
US09630715B2	Interaction during delivery from aerial vehicle An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using an assembly that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The assembly can also include a bystander communication module for generating cues for bystander perception. While the assembly securing the payload is being lowered from the UAV, the bystander communication module can generate an avoidance cue indicating that bystanders should avoid interference with the assembly. The assembly also includes sensors that generate data used, at least in part, to determine when the descending assembly is at or near the ground, at which point the assembly releases the payload. The bystander communication module can then cease the avoidance cue and the UAV can retract the assembly.
US09630714B1	Systems and methods for providing flight control for an unmanned aerial vehicle based on tilted optical elements This disclosure relates to providing flight control for an unmanned aerial vehicle based on tilted optical elements. The UAV may include a housing, a motor, a first image sensor, a second image sensor, a first optical element having a first field of view, a second optical element having a second field of view, and one or more processors. The first optical element and the second optical element may be carried by the housing such that the vertical fields of view above the midline plane of the housing are greater than the vertical fields of view below the midline plane of the housing when the UAV is tilted during flight, and such that portions of the fields of view overlap. Flight control for the UAV may be provided based on parallax disparity of an object within the overlapping fields of view.
US09630712B1	Using multirotor lifters to deploy fixed wing aircraft This disclosure describes systems and processes using multirotor lifter to deploy and/or engage fixed wing aircraft. For example, one or more unmanned multirotor lifters may engage an unmanned fixed wing aircraft, aerially navigate the fixed wing aircraft vertically to a desired altitude, and then release the fixed wing aircraft so that the fixed wing aircraft can initiate a flight plan. In some implementations, multirotor lifter may also be configured to engage fixed wing aircraft while both the multirotor lifters and the fixed wing aircraft are in flight.
US09630711B2	Bridles for stability of a powered kite and a system and method for use of same The system may include a ground station, a tether attached to a ground station on a first end and to two or more bridles on a second, and a kite. The kite may include a main wing. Each bridle of the two or more bridles may be attached to the main wing, and the two or more bridles may be adapted to provide a torque on the kite to control a roll of the kite.
US09630708B2	Aircraft landing gear wheel-drive system An aircraft landing gear wheel-drive system includes a first wheel drive unit for driving a first landing gear wheel of the aircraft and a second wheel drive unit for driving a second landing gear wheel of the aircraft. The first wheel drive unit has a first range of torque to speed (T/S) ratios. The second wheel drive unit has a second range of T/S ratios. The first range of T/S ratios is greater than the second range of T/S ratios.
US09630700B2	Device for opening an aircraft door A device for opening an aircraft door, comprising: a support arm arranged between the aircraft fuselage and the aircraft door; an opening system for opening the aircraft door; a support arm cover covering the support arm in the closed position of the aircraft door, the support arm cover having a cover element, and a flap element which swivels between being flush with the cover element, and a state in which the flap element overlaps the cover element; and a guide system for guiding the flap element, wherein the guide system has at least one guide arm, one end of which is joined in an articulated manner to the support arm, and the other end of which is joined to at least one guide element, which guide element can be guided along a guide track on the inner side of the flap element, when the aircraft door is opened.
US09630695B2	Side-mounted trolling motors and control systems A trolling motor assembly comprising a control assembly; a mounting assembly in electrical communication with the control assembly; and a propeller assembly having a motor. The mounting assembly comprises a control mounting bracket that is fixedly attached to a wall of the boat and a removable propeller mounting bracket that can be engaged with the control mounting bracket. When the propeller mounting bracket in an engaged position with the control mounting bracket, signals from an input device of the control assembly actuate the motor of the assembly.
US09630692B2	Steerable tractor-type drive for boats A tractor-type stern drive for a boat includes a drive housing pivotally attached to the stern of the boat about a steering axis. At least one pulling-type propeller is rotatably mounted to a forward end of the gear casing. The at least one propeller is powered by a vertical drive shaft perpendicular to the propeller shaft axis. The steering axis is offset forward of the drive shaft to help minimize steering torque about the steering axis.
US09630691B2	Method and system for deployment of ocean bottom seismometers Systems and methods for deployment and retrieval of ocean bottom seismic receivers. In some embodiments, the system includes a carrier containing receivers. The carrier can include a frame having a mounted structure (e.g., a movable carousel, movable conveyor, fixed parallel rails, or a barrel) for seating and releasing the receivers (e.g., axially stacked). The structure can facilitate delivering receivers to a discharge port on the frame. The system can include a discharge mechanism for removing receivers from the carrier. In some embodiments, the method includes loading a carrier with receivers, transporting the carrier from a surface vessel to a position adjacent the seabed, and using an ROV to remove receivers from the carrier and place the receivers on the seabed. In some embodiments, an ROV adjacent the seabed engages a deployment line that guides receivers from the vessel down to the ROV for “on-time” delivery and placement on the seabed.
US09630689B2	Watercraft with retractable fin In one example, a board includes a body having a single piece structure, the body including an upper surface that defines a deck, and a lower surface. The board also includes first and second retractable fins, where the first retractable fin is rotatably connected directly to the body at a first fixed location on the body such that the first retractable fin is rotatable about the first fixed location between an extended position and a retracted position, and the first retractable fin including an engagement portion that is engageable with a first portion of the body and with a second portion of the body. The first retractable fin assumes the extended position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the first portion of the body, and the first retractable fin assumes the retracted position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the second portion of the body.
US09630684B2	Method and system of a controllable tail buoy Controllable tail buoy. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: towing a sensor streamer and tail buoy through water, the sensor streamer defining a proximal end and a distal end with the tail buoy coupled to the distal end, and the towing with the sensor streamer and the tail buoy submerged; and during the towing controlling depth of the distal end of the sensor streamer at least in part by the tail buoy; and steering the distal end of the sensor streamer at least in part by the tail buoy.
US09630680B1	Two speed bicycle transmission where pedaling backward inherently provides a higher forward driving speed ratio The present invention discloses a two-speed bicycle transmission that utilizes a backward pedaling power input mode to provide a higher forward driving speed ratio (“lower gear”) inherently, without the intervention of any other means of rider control. Such bicycle transmissions were popular in the early part of the 20th Century and marketed as “Retro-Direct.” Since, bicycle transmissions offering even greater numbers of selectable forward pedaling mode speeds have been developed, but at the expense of complexity and reliability, thereby causing a growing fraction of the cycling public to prefer single-speed bicycles for reasons of lower maintenance and/or minimalist aesthetics. Accordingly, the focus of the present invention is to provide a useful second speed with a minimum of added complexity by adapting a uniquely configured and functionally improved Retro-Direct transmission to the modern bicycle. Additionally, a beneficial backward pedaling exercise mode is reintroduced.
US09630671B1	Connector for chin-strap assembly of helmet An apparatus includes a connector assembly configured to selectively connect with a chin-strap assembly of a motorcycle helmet. The connector assembly is also configured to selectively connect with a motorcycle device of a motorcycle.
US09630669B2	Dynamic cycle light distribution system A system for dynamic distribution of bicycle lighting including a plurality of light sources coupled to and under operation of a controller. The controller controls power distributed to the light sources and provides dynamic illumination of the light sources according to bicycle operating condition data regarding the speed, angle of incline, angle of descent and geographic and terrain conditions in which the bicycle is operated.
US09630668B1	Securing device for securing seat to seat post A securing device for bicycle seat includes a seat post with two receiving faces defined in the top thereof, and an installation hole is defined radially in the seat post. A clamp unit includes a top clamp and a bottom clamp so as to clamp the rails of the seat. The bottom clamp has an engaging face which is engaged with the receiving faces of the seat post. An insertion member has its top end inserted in the installation hole and has positioning end at the lower end thereof, the positioning end contacts against the outside of the seat post. A securing member extends through the insertion member and the bottom clamp and is threadedly connected to the top clamp so as to secure the seat to the seat post.
US09630663B1	Track system and method for use with rubber tire equipment A track system for use with multiple in-line wheels of a vehicle is disclosed. The track includes a plurality of track members linked together forming a loop encircling the wheels. The track members each include a base, sidewalls, and a removable shoe. The shoe can be bolted to the base and can be removed from the base. The shoe can have a rubber pad, a grouser, or another tread.
US09630660B2	Device for vehicle cab for a vehicle The present invention relates to a device for a vehicle cab of a vehicle, said vehicle cab comprising a cab module configured for attachment to a chassis beam via a support device arranged to support said cab module, said support device comprising rotation means for rotation of said vehicle cab, wherein said support device comprises elevation means for raising/lowering of said cab module. The present invention also relates to a vehicle with a device for a vehicle cab.
US09630659B2	Framework structure for vehicle A framework structure for a vehicle includes a first frame member that configures part of a framework of the vehicle, a second frame member that is joined to the first frame member to thereby configure the framework having a closed cross-sectional structure, a first reinforcement member made of fiber-reinforced resin that has an engagement portion and is joined to an inner side of the first frame member, and a second reinforcement member made of fiber-reinforced resin that has an engaging portion, and is joined to an inner side of the second frame member. The engaging portion is engaged with the engagement portion, and the second reinforcement member configures, with the first reinforcement member, a reinforcement member having a closed cross-sectional structure.
US09630658B2	Subframe structure A vehicular subframe structure comprises a light alloy member including a left side section and a right side section each extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle and a cross section extending in a width direction of the vehicle, and a steel plate member including a left thinned plate section and a right thinned plate section each extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. When the light alloy member is stacked on the steel plate member they are joined together by friction stir welding from a side of the light alloy member, thereby forming a closed section.
US09630656B2	Vehicle body structure A vehicle body structure includes a dash lower panel including a wheel-arch-shaped portion that constitutes a portion of a wheel arch and separating a power unit chamber from a vehicle interior, a reinforcing panel covering the wheel-arch-shaped portion from a side of the vehicle interior, and a side sill extending in a front-rear direction and having a front end portion connected to an end portion in a vehicle width direction of the dash lower panel. The reinforcing panel includes a horizontal closed cross-section defining portion that defines a closed cross-section extending in the vehicle width direction in combination with the wheel-arch-shaped portion and a vertical closed cross-section defining portion that defines a closed cross-section extending in a vertical direction in combination with the wheel-arch-shaped portion. The horizontal closed cross-section defining portion and the vertical closed cross-section defining portion intersect each other.
US09630654B2	Body structural element and method for producing a body structural element A method for producing a body structural element, which can be a roof bow for a motor vehicle, consists of a main body made of fibre-reinforced plastic and a metal connection part. In one or more embodiments, the method includes preparing the metal connection part, preparing a fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product from a duromer resin system and carbon fibers, and overlapping the metal connection part and the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product in a compression mold. In certain embodiments, the method further includes compressing the metal connection part with the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product until a fiber-plastic matrix molding material penetrates into undercuts of the metal connection part, and then curing the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product to form the main body made of fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein the main body is connected in a form-fitting manner to the metal connection part.
US09630653B2	Vehicle body structure A vehicle body structure includes a sill structure, a roof rail structure, a pillar structure, and a reinforcement member. The roof rail structure has a box section defining a roof rail cavity. The pillar structure has a box section defining a pillar cavity in communication with the roof rail cavity. The reinforcement member extends through the pillar cavity and the roof rail cavity, the reinforcement member having a first end rigidly attached to the sill structure, and a second end terminating in the roof rail cavity.
US09630652B2	Vehicle pillar reinforcement construction for side impact A side structure for a vehicle is provided and includes a sill and a header spaced apart from the sill. A pillar outer body extends between the sill and the header and defines an inner channel open toward an interior of the vehicle. An inner cover is attached to the pillar outer body and extends between the sill and the header. The inner cover has a lower cover portion disposed proximate to the sill and formed of a first material having a first ductility and an upper cover portion disposed proximate to the header and formed of a second material having a second ductility less than the first ductility.
US09630651B1	B-pillar assembly for vehicle body A b-pillar assembly for a vehicle is provided. The b-pillar assembly includes a vehicle body, a steel T-bracket, a carbon fiber b-pillar inner, a b-pillar outer, and a carbon fiber b-pillar reinforcement. The vehicle body includes a roof rail. The steel T-bracket includes a first portion for securing to the roof rail and a second portion extending perpendicularly therefrom and including a hinge member. The carbon fiber b-pillar inner includes a first upper end secured to the first portion of the steel T-bracket and a first lower end secured to a rocker. The b-pillar outer includes a second upper end secured to the roof rail and a second lower end secured to the rocker. The carbon fiber b-pillar reinforcement is disposed between the b-pillar inner and the b-pillar outer. The hinge member is oriented to deform to absorb a portion of a load applied to the roof rail.
US09630649B2	Electric power steering control device and control method for same The electric power steering control device includes: a steering wheel; a torque generation unit for generating a generated torque for assisting a torque generated by steering by a driver; a torque detection unit for detecting a torsion generated between the steering wheel side and the torque generation unit side as a detected torque; an assist torque command calculation unit for calculating, based on the detected torque, an assist torque command for assisting the steering by the driver; and a differential rotational speed calculation unit for calculating a difference in a rotational speed generated between the steering wheel side and the torque generation unit side as a differential rotational speed, in which the torque generation unit generates the generated torque based on a compensation torque, which is set depending on the assist torque command and the differential rotational speed.
US09630648B2	Electric power steering device A column-assist type electric power steering device (10) is provided with: a steering shaft (22); a magnetostrictive type torque sensor (80) that detects a torque produced in the steering shaft (22); and bearings (64, 65) that rotatably support the steering shaft (22). The magnetostrictive type torque sensor (80) includes a magnetostrictive film (81) disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the steering shaft (22), and a detection unit (83) that is disposed opposite the magnetostrictive film (81) and that detects a change in permeability. The bearings (64, 65) are installed at two locations in the axial direction of the steering shaft (22) in such a manner as to sandwich the detection unit (83).
US09630647B2	Electric power steering system An electric power steering system includes a joint that connects a rotary shaft of an electric motor with a worm shaft of a speed reducer. The joint includes a first rotational element that has a boss into which a first end portion of the worm shaft is press-fitted, and a flange extending radially from the boss. The first bearing is held by a housing and supports the first end portion so that the first end portion is rotatable and movable in an axial direction. A first elastic body, which urges the worm shaft in the axial direction toward the electric motor through the first rotational element, is provided between an inner ring of the first bearing and the flange.
US09630646B2	Apparatus for pressing a rack against a pinion of a steering gear assembly An apparatus for pressing a rack against a pinion of a steering gear assembly includes a housing, a support yoke slidably guided in the housing along an axis, a bearing element that is fixed to the housing in an axial direction, a first elastic element providing an axial load acting upon the support yoke and the bearing element to urge the support yoke against the rack, a wear-compensating abutment member coacting with the bearing element such that a relative rotation about the axis generates an axial displacement of the abutment member relative to the bearing element, and a separate, second elastic element providing a load acting upon the abutment member in a circumferential direction to urge the abutment member against the support yoke.
US09630645B2	Telescopic shaft and steering system A telescopic shaft includes an inner shaft, an outer shaft, a plurality of rolling bodies that are disposed between recessed grooves of the inner shaft and the outer shaft and form a line in an axial direction, a stopper, and a buffer body. The stopper restricts falling of the rolling bodies from the recessed groove of the inner shaft. The buffer body is interposed between the stopper and a rolling body at an end portion of the line. An end surface of the buffer body includes an inclined abutment portion that is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to an axis of the inner shaft. The abutment portion abuts against the rolling body at the end portion of the line at a stroke end of the inner shaft with respect to the outer shaft.
US09630644B2	Method and system for stowing steering column in an autonomous vehicle A stowing steering column is provided for use with an autonomous vehicle that is capable of traveling at a slower rate of speed and a higher rate of speed, depending on the situation. The slower speed, that of about 20 mm/sec, is the “standard” speed that is utilized during regular stowage and unstowage of the steering wheel under ordinary conditions. The higher rate of speed is necessary in a situation where a possible impact event is sensed and the steering wheel must be extended back to the original design intent position in case the airbags need to be deployed or the vehicle operator needs to over-ride the system for an evasive maneuver. The slower rate of speed is preferably about 20 mm/sec while the higher rate of speed is preferably about 40 mm/sec.
US09630643B2	Mobile recreational structure to simultaneously transport and secure several children up to thirty six months, in the custody of one adult, in case of fire or earthquake Recreational mobile structure for letting children play and for transporting and securing them while protecting them from falling objects, smoke and flames. The structure is also suitable to simultaneously fill the need of containing and entertaining children, as in a playpen, ensuring that they do not exit, and to store and transport toys.
US09630642B2	Baby stroller Baby strollers may have a reversible seat backrest assembly such that the seat may be transferred from a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. Both the forward facing position and the rearward facing position may have a plurality of reclining angle for the comfort of the child. The seatback rest assembly may have a slider crank assembly including two connecting rods to allow adjustment of the seatback rest into the plurality of locked positions.
US09630641B2	Carrier with stair climbing aid and stair climbing aid for a carrier A carrier with a stair climbing aid includes a carrier including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a front surface and a rear surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, at least one guide bar attached to the rear surface, the guide bar having a first end disposed proximate a corner between the bottom surface and the rear surface and a second end at least as high as stair risers of stairs expected to be climbed, at least one elongated member movably attached to the guide bar, and an arrangement for urging a top end of the elongated, member toward the second end of the guide bar.
US09630639B2	Navigation systems and methods for wheeled objects A navigation system uses a dead reckoning method to estimate an object's present position relative to one or more prior positions. In some embodiments, the dead reckoning method determines a change in position from the object's heading and speed during an elapsed time interval. In embodiments suitable for use with wheeled objects, the dead reckoning method determines the change in position by measuring the heading and the amount of wheel rotation. Some or all of the components of the navigation system may be disposed within a wheel, such as a wheel of a shopping cart.
US09630638B1	Storage container with lid wheels A storage container in which a lid of the storage container has a set of lid wheels is disclosed. When the lid of the storage container is placed on the base of the storage container such that the lid and the set of lid wheels are below the base, the storage container can be moved by the set of lid wheels. The storage container can be moved manually or through the use of a motor such as a windup or electric motor. Furthermore, the storage container can have an appearance of a vehicle. Furthermore, the storage container can include a mechanism to attach the storage container to a second storage container. For example, attaching the first storage container's back to the front of the second storage container, can allow a train of storage containers to move together.
US09630635B2	Train direction and route detection via wireless sensors Systems and methods for detecting train direction and route along a railroad track. The systems and methods use wireless train presence detection sensors such as e.g., magnetometer sensors to detect the presence of the train, and its direction and route along the track.
US09630630B2	Mitigating driver fatigue A tool for mitigating driver fatigue. The tool registers a profile for a driver, wherein registering the profile includes the driver in a social community. The tool receives a request to initiate a conversation, wherein the request indicates the driver is suffering from driver fatigue. The tool gathers information to fulfill the request to initiate a conversation, wherein information includes at least a proximity of the driver to one or more additional drivers in the social community. The tool determines, based, at least in part, on the registered profile and the gathered information, one or more strategies for mitigating driver fatigue; the one or more strategies for mitigating driver fatigue including at least. The tool initiates a conversation between the driver and the one or more additional drivers.
US09630627B2	Method and apparatus for adaptive drive control including fuel-economic mode engagement A system includes a processor configured to receive environmental context data upon which automatic engagement of a fuel economic driving mode (eco-mode) is conditioned. The processor is also configured to evaluate the context data to determine if the eco-mode should be automatically engaged based on a data correspondence to an engagement factor and engage the eco-mode upon correspondence of the data to an engagement factor.
US09630626B2	System and method for managing hybrid vehicle regenerative braking A vehicle includes a powertrain having an electric machine configured to selectively apply regenerative braking torque to decelerate the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a controller programmed to control a rate of change of a regenerative braking torque limit during a transmission downshift that occurs during a regenerative braking event based on a change in speed of an output shaft of the powertrain caused by the transmission downshift.
US09630625B2	Apparatus and method for identifying surrounding vehicles An apparatus and method for identifying surrounding vehicles is provided. The apparatus includes a sensor that measures position coordinates of a first surrounding vehicle and a yaw rate and a speed of a subject vehicle and a V2V communication unit that receives a coordinate history and a speed from the plurality of surrounding vehicles. Additionally, a controller generates a traveling trajectory and a speed pattern as first identification information by applying accumulated behaviors of the subject vehicle to the position coordinates of the first surrounding vehicle and calculate each traveling trajectory and speed pattern as n-th identification information based on the coordinate history and the speed received via the V2V communication unit. The controller then compares the first identification information with the n-th identification information to recognize the surrounding vehicle corresponding to identification information most similar to the first identification information as the first surrounding vehicle.
US09630617B2	Deciding on the direction of travel in the event of a resumption of movement in an automated parking process by means of a parking assistance system A method is provided for resuming the movement of a motor vehicle after unforeseen stopping in an automated parking process performed by a parking assistance system having automated longitudinal and transverse guidance. If the vehicle is stopped, a decision is made about a resumption of movement of the vehicle in the prior direction of travel that existed before the vehicle was stopped. The decision is made in dependence on the remaining travel path from the current position to the next planned stopping point of the trajectory lying in the prior direction of travel. A stopping point of the trajectory can be a reversal point or the final parking position, for example. If the decision is positive, the movement of the vehicle is resumed in the prior direction of travel. If the decision is negative, the movement of the vehicle is resumed against the prior direction of travel. Alternatively, in the case of a negative decision, the movement of the vehicle may not be resumed and the parking process may be ended.
US09630612B2	Vehicle engine activation control system A vehicle engine activation control system includes a starter connected to a battery; an input unit configured to generate an operation request in response to input from a driver; an electric parking brake device including an electric motor connected to the battery, wherein the electric motor starts driving in response to the operation request; an idle stop control unit configured to automatically stop an engine and automatically reactivate the engine by the starter; and a mediating unit configured to prohibit the driving of the electric motor in response to a predetermined operation request, in at least one of a case where the predetermined operation request is generated while the engine is automatically stopping or after the automatic stopping of the engine is completed, and a case where the predetermined operation request is generated during the reactivation of the engine.
US09630611B1	System and method for acceleration event prediction Methods, systems, and apparatus for acceleration event prediction. A system includes one or more external databases connected through a network to a vehicle. The vehicle includes a navigation unit, one or more sensors and an electronic control unit coupled to at least the navigation unit and the one or more sensors. The electronic control unit is configured to obtain navigational map information and vehicle information, determine a predicted route set including a destination location based on the navigational map information and the vehicle information, determine one or more predicted acceleration events for the predicted route set, detect a respective acceleration event of the one or more predicted acceleration events based on the predicted route set and a first location of the vehicle and send or transmit a signal to a turbocharger that is coupled to an engine to prepare for the respective acceleration event.
US09630609B2	Method of detecting solenoid valve failure of vehicle electric brake booster and failure detecting apparatus for implementing the same The present invention provides a method of detecting solenoid valve failure of a vehicle electric brake booster, the method including: a) driving the motor so that the piston moves forward until the piston closes at least the cut-off hole in a state in which the solenoid valve is locked; b) measuring pressure in the master cylinder in a state in which the piston is moved forward; c) determining whether the pressure in the master cylinder which is measured in step b) exceeds a predetermined reference value; and d) determining that the solenoid valve is in a failure state when the pressure in the master cylinder which is measured in step b) is the predetermined reference value or less, to detect failure of the solenoid valve only by a software control change, thereby providing an advantageous effect that secures braking safety.
US09630608B2	Hydraulic component, in particular of a hydraulic braking system A hydraulic component, in particular of a hydraulic braking system, includes a conduit section through which brake fluid flows. The conduit section has at least one reflection surface that is impinged by the brake fluid.
US09630604B2	Method for operating a brake system for a vehicle and control device for a brake system of a vehicle A method for operating a brake system for a vehicle, the brake system including a master brake cylinder coupled to an electromechanical brake booster having a booster body. The method involves: From an initial position, displacing the booster body relative to the master brake cylinder by an adjusting travel in the direction towards the master brake cylinder into an end position; from the end position, displacing the booster body relative to the master brake cylinder by the same adjusting travel in an opposite direction away from the master brake cylinder back into the initial position; during the step of displacing the booster body from the end position back into the initial position, sucking hydraulic fluid from wheel brake devices that coupled in a fluid manner with the brake system and assigned to wheels of the vehicle, for the reduction of a hydraulic fluid pressure existing in the wheel brake devices.
US09630601B2	Method for operating a vehicle brake system A method that compensates for fluid pressure variations in a vehicle brake system so that the fluid pressure, brake torque and/or brake force at the wheel more accurately reflects that requested by the driver. In an exemplary embodiment, the method determines the braking intent of the driver, determines a current stage of the braking event (e.g., an apply stage, release stage, etc.), uses the braking event stage and the driver braking intent to select a pressure compensation, and uses the pressure compensation to generate compensated brake command signals for operating the vehicle brake system. This method is well suited for use with brake-by-wire systems, such as an electrohydraulic braking (EHB) system.
US09630598B2	Method for operating a hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle and a hydraulic braking system A method for operating a hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle, comprising a pressure generating device used to build up additional brake pressure in a master brake cylinder or in addition to a master brake cylinder and in opposition to further pedal actuation wherein the additional pressure is a function of the pedal actuation travel distance. A method that reduces the limitations of a braking system's physical parameters on the build-up of additional braking pressure.
US09630597B1	Landing gear deploying system A landing gear deploying system includes a trailer that has a pair of landing gear. The trailer includes a shaft extending between each of the landing gear. The landing gear is positionable in a deployed position to support the trailer over a support surface. The landing gear is positionable in a stored position. Thus, trailer may be coupled to a vehicle. A drive is coupled to an associated one of the landing gear and the drive is in mechanical communication with the shaft. The drive selectively rotates the shaft in a first direction such that each of the landing gear is urged into the deployed position. The drive selectively rotates the shaft in a second direction such that each of the landing gear is urged into the stored position.
US09630593B2	Vehicle wiper device In a vehicle wiper device, a retaining portion is formed inside an arm piece at respective areas of a base end side fixing section, a main body, and a leading end side fixing section of the arm piece. A hose is retained by the retaining portion. This thereby enables the hose to be retained to the arm piece without using a retaining member, such as a holder, to retain the hose to the arm piece. Moreover, disposing the hose inside the arm piece enables the hose to be suppressed from being exposed or projecting out from the arm piece. The hose can accordingly be retained in the arm piece without having a detrimental effect on the appearance and while suppressing an increase in cost of the vehicle wiper device.
US09630592B2	Wiping device, in particular wiping device for a motor vehicle pane The invention relates to a wiping device, in particular a wiping device for a motor vehicle pane, comprising a spring element (16a-16g), a retaining unit (10a-10g) that has a retaining element (12a-12g) with a longitudinal guide channel (14a-14g) for guiding the spring element (16a-16g), and comprising a spoiler unit (22a-22g). According to the invention, the spoiler unit (22a-22g) has at least one supporting rib (72a-72g, 74a-74g) that extends from an inner contour of the spoiler (22a-22g) in the form of a projection and that is provided in order to transmit the downforces that occur from the spoiler (22a-22g) to the retaining unit (10a-10g).
US09630591B2	Device for a vehicle window wiper arm Device (140) for a window wiper arm of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a cover (144) and an accessory, such as a nozzle (142), which is rigidly connected to the cover, said cover having a generally U-shaped cross section and being configured to be applied and fastened to an end piece (28) of U-shaped cross section of said arm.
US09630586B2	Airbag cover An airbag module is provided. The airbag module may include an inflator, an inflatable airbag, a housing and a cover. The cover may include a retainer hook and a snap-lock configured to engage the housing.
US09630580B2	Back beam for driving apparatus having reinforcement part The present invention provides a back beam for vehicle, which includes: a back-beam body formed in an arcuate shape and having a predetermined length; and reinforcement parts protruding from a plurality of portions of a front surface of the back-beam body and spaced apart from each other with intervals gradually varying toward both ends from a central portion of the back-beam body.
US09630578B1	Rail attached to a sub-frame and extending outboard of the frame rail A front end structure for a vehicle comprising a bumper, a crush can attaching the bumper to a frame rail, a sub-frame supporting an engine, and an impact spreading rail attached to a front transverse rail of the sub-frame. The impact spreading rail extends perpendicularly outboard relative to the frame rail and upward to a location vertically aligned with the bumper. The impact spreading rail is impacted after the bumper in a collision to spread collision deformation outside the frame rail.
US09630575B2	Panel assembly with noise attenuation system A panel assembly includes a first panel defining a surface, and a boom attenuation panel. The boom attenuation panel includes a circumferential edge, and a central portion. The boom attenuation panel is attached to the surface of the first panel, along the circumferential edge of the boom attenuation panel. The central portion of the boom attenuation panel is spaced from the surface of the first panel a gap distance to form a gas chamber between the surface of the first panel and the central portion of the boom attenuation panel. The gas chamber contains a gas that is moveable within the gas chamber in response to wave-like motion of the first panel. Movement of the gas increases the effective acoustic mass of the boom attenuation panel, and damped the wave-like motion of the first panel, which operates to reduce noise generated from the wave-like motion of the first panel.
US09630572B2	Clip A clip may have a clip body configured to be attached to a rib formed in an attaching article and configured to be inserted into an attaching hole formed in an object panel. The clip body includes a clamping portion configured to be coupled to the rib via an engagement slot formed in the rib, and an engagement portion elastically engageable with the attaching hole. The engagement portion has a biasing body that is configured to elastically contact an outer surface of the rib when the engagement portion is deformed inwardly caused by an extraction load applied to the clip body. The biasing body is positioned so as to contact the outer surface of the rib in a position closer to a distal end of the rib than the engagement slot.
US09630571B1	Ice and snow retention system for vehicles A system for minimizing movement of ice or snow along a surface of a vehicle. The system can include a plurality of stops configured to be mounted to the surface in a spaced apart manner, the surface comprising at least one of a roof, a trunk, or a hood of the vehicle. Each stop may include a base for mounting to the vehicle and a fin extending upwardly from the base, the fin having a substantially upright edge to at least partially define an abutment plane configured to face toward a center of the surface and limit motion of ice or snow remaining on the surface.
US09630570B2	Vehicle vision system with windshield mounted camera A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a windshield of the vehicle and having a field of view forward of the vehicle and through the windshield of the vehicle. The camera includes a lens and is electrically connected to circuitry established at a circuit board via a flexible electrical connector. The flexible electrical connector flexes to allow a viewing angle of the camera to differ from a mounting angle of the circuit board. As disposed at the windshield, the circuit board is angled relative to the principal axis of the field of view of the camera.
US09630569B2	Field of vision display device for a sun visor of a vehicle A display device adapted to be releasably mounted on a sun visor of a vehicle. The device includes a forwardly facing camera and a computer device such as a “tablet” including a display screen. The display screen is supported by the sun visor and is viewable by the driver or passenger of the vehicle. The field of vision obstructed by the visor when the visor is deployed is displayed on the display screen so that the entire field of vision is available to the driver.
US09630568B2	Camera system for a motor vehicle A camera system for acquiring a stereo image of the surroundings of a motor vehicle having two cameras and a control device, the camera system being arranged on the inside of a motor vehicle window and the two cameras looking outward through the motor vehicle window in order to observe the surroundings. Each of the two cameras has a camera-specific camera viewing cone which forms a penetrating cut surface with the window surface. In order to delimit the installation space of the camera system, the camera viewing cone of each camera is delimited by cropping the penetrating cut surface, the cropping of the two penetrating cut surfaces being performed symmetrically relative to the vertical plane of symmetry of the two cameras. The erroneous formation in the image of one camera viewing cone is compensated in the control device by the image information of the other camera viewing cone.
US09630567B1	Package tray assembly of a vehicle A package tray assembly of a vehicle includes a package tray panel and a Z-member. The package tray panel may be located adjacent a rear window cutout and defines a speaker cutout in a substantially central region of the panel, a first edge, and a second edge. The Z-member may be mounted to the panel adjacent the speaker cutout and spans across the panel from the first edge to the second edge, or from substantially the first edge to the second edge, to structurally reinforce the package tray panel and reduce vibration therein. The Z-member may be mounted to an under surface of the package tray panel and proximate a sunshade to reduce vibration within the sunshade resulting from activation of a speaker at least partially extending through the speaker cutout.
US09630563B2	Vehicle center console assembly A vehicle center console includes a tray hinge that supports a tray for pivoting movement about a tray axis, the tray hinge being a friction hinge restricting movement of the tray. The tray is moveable between a lowered orientation where the tray is completely located within a storage compartment and at least partially covering a lower portion of the storage compartment, and a raised orientation at least partially extending out of the storage compartment and exposing the lower portion of the storage compartment. A lid hinge structure is attached to the main body and to a lid such that the lid moves about a lid axis relative to the center console. The lid is movable from a closed orientation covering the storage compartment and the tray, and an open orientation exposing the tray and the upper portion of the storage compartment.
US09630559B2	Vehicle visual recognition device In a vehicle door mirror device, in a contact tube of a motor base, projection leading end faces of second contact ribs are disposed at radial direction inside of a circular circumferential face in which projection leading end faces of first contact ribs are disposed. The projection leading end faces of the second contact ribs have a smaller gap dimension to a support tube of a support shaft than gap dimension of the projection leading end faces of the first contact ribs to the support tube in a state in which a drive body is not tilted with respect to the support shaft. This thereby enables tilting of the drive body with respect to the support shaft to be effectively suppressed.
US09630558B2	Driver-responsive dynamic vehicle mirror system A driver-responsive dynamic mirror system for a vehicle. The present system includes a sensor that is configured to track the direction that the driver is facing and automatically adjust the orientation of the vehicle's mirrors in response to changes in the direction that the user is facing.
US09630556B2	Method and device for warning against cross traffic when leaving a parking space A method for warning the driver of a vehicle against cross traffic when leaving a parking space, wherein the motor vehicle has far-field sensors at least in the region of the rear-end corners for detecting possible cross traffic and lateral near-field sensors for detecting the near surroundings of the vehicle and wherein the warning is generated if at least one of the far-field sensors detects cross traffic. The method surveys the nearby lateral surroundings of the driver's vehicle while leaving the parking space, determines from the results of the near-field detection whether the far-field sensors have a free view of the cross traffic, and generates a notification to the driver if one or both far-field sensors do not have a free view of the cross traffic.
US09630552B1	Vehicle speed display The vehicle speed display is a device that is adapted to be mounted on the window of an automobile that publically displays the current speed of the automobile. This public display of speed is used to send a calming signal aggressive drivers that the lead car is maintaining their speed under the legal speed limit. The vehicle speed display comprises a logic module, a display module, a power module and a housing.
US09630551B2	Light-emitting diode module for a vehicle, and productions A light-emitting diode module, for a vehicle, includes a first transparent sheet having a first main face and a second main face and an edge face; the diodes each including an emitting chip able to emit one or more wavelengths in the visible, guided in the first sheet; a bracket supporting the diodes, extending as a border of the glazing and fastened to the glazing; and a seal against fluid(s), able to protect the chips and the light-emission volume of the chips before injection into the first sheet. An embodiment of the invention also relates to the manufacture of this module.
US09630548B2	Pick-up truck box and accessory interface system An interface system is provided for a truck box. An interface plate is attached to a recess formed in a sidewall of the truck box. A cleat is attached to an inverted T-shaped opening formed in the interface plate. A T-shaped base is inserted in the inverted T-shaped opening to hold the cleat to the sidewall of the truck box. A reinforcement plate is attached to an inside surface of the sidewall.
US09630547B2	Retractable shelter for providing protected space alongside a recreational vehicle having a slideout compartment A retractable shelter is provided for use with a slideout compartment of a recreational vehicle. The retractable shelter includes a sheet of flexible material capable of being rolled up into a retracted position; and a storage compartment capable of storing the sheet of flexible material rolled up into the retracted position. The storage compartment is attachable along and near a bottom edge of a slideout compartment of a recreational vehicle. Doors can also be attached to the extended sheet of flexible material underneath the slideout compartment. The sheet of flexible material can also be extended in a horizontal direction to support poles.
US09630543B2	Cup holder for vehicle A cup holder for a vehicle may include a holder body having a thermoelectric element to perform cooling and/or heating of a cup stored in the holder body and having a blower to circulate air in the holder body to enhance heat convention, a heat exchanging part provided on a heat radiating surface of the thermoelectric element to perform heat exchange, and a moisture absorption part having one end portion disposed at a lower portion of the blower of the holder body to absorb moisture and the other end portion disposed at a side of the heat exchanging part to vaporize the moisture.
US09630538B2	Side support cover A side support cover for application to a vehicle seat having a backrest part is disclosed. The side support cover includes left and right cover bodies for covering respective left and right side supports, and left and right lace members with one ends attached to the respective cover bodies. The left and right lace members are connected to the left and right cover bodies at a point positioned in the vicinity of boundaries between the lace members and the side supports. The backrest part has through-holes extending through the backrest part in a front-back direction. The lace members are passed through the respective through-holes in a state of being tensioned.
US09630533B2	Switch for selecting and adjusting seat-related functions of motor vehicle seats A motor vehicle seat has a seat inflation system for selectively inflating/deflating a plurality of inflatable cushions in the seat back and/or bottom. A switch for controlling the system includes a display having a first symbol indicating a function of the cushion and a second symbol indicating a parameter of the active function, a plurality of keypads defining a circular perimeter surrounding the display and actuatable to select the active function, and a ring surrounding the perimeter and rotatable to adjust a value of the parameter.
US09630532B2	Pneumatic element A pneumatic element including: a first, a second, and a third air chamber which are coupled to one another, the first air chamber being coupled to the second air chamber by a weld joint and the second air chamber being coupled to the third air chamber by another weld joint; and an overflow area, which is arranged within the weld joints along a longitudinal axis of the pneumatic element, for a pneumatic communication between the air chambers. Each of the air chambers has a first state in which a pressure inside the air chambers corresponds to a pressure outside of the air chambers and a second state in which the pressure inside the air chambers is greater than the pressure outside of the air chambers. Furthermore, a flow opening is provided for a pneumatic communication between the overflow region and the second air chamber in the first state.
US09630526B2	Drivers seat mounting assembly A driver's seat mounting assembly for a vehicle includes a driver's seat having a base with a base hole, and a floor assembly including a floor sheet supported by a floor support frame. The floor support and the floor sheet define a receiving channel. The assembly further includes a riser platform attached to a top surface of the floor sheet, the riser platform having a platform body configured to receive the driver's seat. The platform body defines a body hole that is configured to be aligned with the receiving channel and the base hole. A sleeve is disposed in the receiving channel of the floor support frame. A fastener is received in the base hole, in the body hole, in the receiving channel, and in the sleeve to anchor the driver's seat to the floor support frame.
US09630525B2	Seat device A seat device 5 according to the present invention includes a cushion pad 60, a support member 70 for supporting the cushion pad 60, a pressure sensitive switch SW disposed with a spacing from the under face of the cushion pad, and a pressing member 90 disposed below the cushion pad 60 and deformed by a pressure applied from the under face of the cushion pad to press the pressure sensitive switch SW. The deformed amount of the pressing member 90 per unit displacement amount in which the under face of the cushion pad is displaced downwardly is greater in a second stage after the pressure sensitive switch SW is turned on than in a first stage before the pressure sensitive switch SW is turned on.
US09630523B2	Semiconductor integrated circuit device A motor speed determining circuit determining a rotation speed of a motor is provided and a processing of generating motor driving waveform is switched in accordance with the rotation speed of the motor. A resolver signal outputted from a resolver 2 is converted to a digital value by an R/D converter 3, and inputted to a computing circuit of resolver value correction 5 via an R/D conversion interface 4. A current value of a motor M is converted to a digital value by an A/D convertor 8. The computing circuit of resolver value correction 5 computes a resolver correction value of the inputted digital signal and calculates positional data from a corrected resolver value. The computing circuit of motor control computes a current instruction value from a motor current value subjected to digital conversion by the A/D converter 8 and a motor current instruction value etc., and a motor waveform output circuit 7 generates a motor driving waveform from the current instruction value and outputs the same to a power module PM.
US09630521B2	Vehicle climate control system and control method for selectively providing cabin cooling An automotive vehicle includes an air conditioning system configured to selectively cool a cabin of the vehicle and at least one electrical component of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes one or more controllers configured to determine whether the air conditioning system is operating to cool the at least one electrical component, to determine whether cabin cooling is requested, and to enable the air conditioning system to cool the cabin if the air conditioning system is operating to cool the at least one electrical component and if cabin cooling is requested.
US09630516B2	Wireless charging One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for vehicle-to-vehicle wireless charging are provided herein. A first vehicle may be equipped with a first vehicle-to-vehicle wireless charging system and a second vehicle may be equipped with a second vehicle-to-vehicle wireless charging system. The first vehicle may be placed in a charge providing mode and the second vehicle may be placed in a charge receiving mode. Respective vehicles may detect or monitor for hazards prior to, during, or after wireless charging. When hazards are detected, notifications may be provided to promote safety while wireless charging occurs. The first vehicle may be pulled alongside, in front of, or behind the second vehicle within a charging proximity to facilitate wireless charging. Control may be provided such that charging or starting the second vehicle is possible without exiting the first vehicle.
US09630514B2	System and method for vehicle power management A power management system for a vehicle having wheels and an electric machine operable to provide torque to drive at least one of the wheels includes a first energy storage system capable of supplying power to operate the electric machine. The system also includes a second energy storage system capable of supplying power directly to at least one vehicle load at a lower voltage than the first energy storage system. A voltage conversion device is operable to reduce a voltage of the power supplied by the first energy storage system to the lower voltage to charge the second energy storage system when the vehicle is in a key-off state.
US09630513B2	Portable bi-directional multiport AC/DC charging cable system A portable, bi-directional multiport AC/DC charging cable system provides bi-directional power flow to and from one or more energy storage cells of a vehicle. The system includes a direct current (DC) input/output cable configured to be coupled to the vehicle and an alternating current (AC) input cable configured to be coupled to an AC power source. The system further includes a power module that is coupled to each of the DC input/output cable and to the AC input cable. The power module has an AC output for providing AC power to an external AC load, and a bi-directional AC/DC converter configured to galvanically isolate the vehicle from each of the AC power source and external AC load.
US09630511B2	Vehicle-to-grid system with power loss compensation A vehicle-to-grid system connected to a power grid includes a first vehicle group of one or more vehicles connected to the power grid, a second vehicle group of one or more vehicles connected to the power grid, and a vehicle-to-grid controller. The vehicle-to-grid controller causes each vehicle from the second vehicle group to supply electrical power to the power grid at a nominal frequency and at an adjusted amplitude, and causes each vehicle from the first vehicle group to supply electrical power to the power grid at an adjusted frequency that is different than the nominal frequency and at a nominal amplitude that is different than the adjusted amplitude.
US09630509B2	Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle having motor An apparatus for controlling a vehicle having a motor is provided and includes a driving information sensor that senses driving information of the vehicle including an open value of an APS, an open value of a BPS, a driving wheel speed, a non-driving wheel speed, external temperature, battery temperature, a vehicle speed, and a shift stage. A driving motor generates a driving force and is operated as a power generator when the vehicle coasts to generate electric energy. An ABS that adjusts a braking force applied to a driving wheel. A controller changes a coast regeneration torque subject to regenerative braking by the driving motor when the vehicle is coasting, based on a difference between a driving wheel speed and a non-driving wheel speed, correction temperature determined based on the external temperature and the battery temperature, a friction coefficient of a road, and an operation condition of the ABS.
US09630504B2	Distance to empty prediction with kinetic energy change compensation A method is provided for estimating distance to empty (DTE) for a vehicle. The method includes a controller which may, in response to detecting a change in a vehicle kinetic energy level due to vehicle acceleration or deceleration during a drive cycle, output a DTE modified by a predicted DTE range adjustment selected to include a kinetic energy compensation input corresponding to and correcting for the change in the vehicle kinetic energy level. An electrified vehicle having an energy conversion device, an energy source, one or more brake systems, and at least one controller is also provided. The controller may be programmed to, in response to detecting a change in a vehicle kinetic energy level due to vehicle acceleration or deceleration during a drive cycle, output a distance to empty to the interface based on conditions of vehicle components and the energy source compensated by a kinetic energy compensation input.
US09630502B2	Detachable high voltage isolation structure of medium-size electric vehicle A medium-size electric vehicle with a detachable high voltage isolation structure is provided. Due to the detachable high voltage isolation structure, the drawbacks of repairing the high voltage components of the medium-size electric vehicle will be overcome. All of the high voltage components are integrated into the detachable high voltage isolation structure. Consequently, the maintenance worker can repair the medium-size electric vehicle in a safe environment.
US09630497B2	Immobilizer system for a motor vehicle An immobilizer system for a motor vehicle having an starter mechanism and a substance detector for detecting impairing drugs/substances in a driver's bode, the allowing the vehicle to be started/operated only when the substance detector delivers a result which is below a limit value. An electronic controller of the immobilizer system is programmed by the driver to pre-specify which restrictions the starter mechanism is subject to if the substance detector delivers a positive test result (above a limit level). The immobilizer may be programmed to either a) prevent operation of the vehicle, or b) allow operation but present a notification to the driver. The driver may set a future time interval during which a selection of option a) cannot be changed by the driver.
US09630496B2	Rear occupant warning system A vehicle occupant alert system may include an in-vehicle sensor configured to detect an object in a rear seat of a vehicle, and a controller configured to receive, from the sensor, an indication of an object in the rear seat, and to transmit, in response to the indication, presence information to a mobile device to cause the mobile device to transmit a command to a wearable device including instructions for an alert at the wearable device.
US09630483B2	Battery unit holding device for vehicle A battery unit holding device that holds a battery unit in place includes a fixing part, a fixed part, and a positioning part provided between the vehicle body and the battery unit for positioning the battery unit on the vehicle body. The fixed part has a support shaft extending in a first direction that corresponds to one of a longitudinal direction and a width direction of the vehicle body and supports the load acting downwardly on the battery unit. The fixing part is movable along the support shaft while holding the support shaft at a middle position thereof. When a first impact greater than a first preset force is applied to the vehicle body in the first direction, the positioning part permits the fixing part to move in the first direction along the support shaft from the middle position of the support shaft.
US09630482B2	System for driving the drive wheels of an electric or hybrid vehicle The invention relates to a system for driving the drive wheels (1) of a vehicle, comprising two sets of electric motors (2) and casings (3) (left and right). Each of the casings (3) comprises an input pinion (8) which rotates interdependently with the rotor of one of the electric motors (2) as well as with a set of gears (12) driving the ring gear (7) of a planetary gear set (4). The two planetary gear sets (4) are connected to one another by a connecting means (9) that rotates interdependently with each of the two sun gears (5) (inner planetaries). The planet carrier (6) of each of the planetary gear sets (4) rotates interdependently with a connecting means (11) of one of the drive wheels (1). The two planetary gear sets (4) perform a double differential function. The invention also relates to a method for controlling the electric motors (2) that allows the drive system to be used as a torque converter. The drive system can be fixed to the chassis frame of the vehicle. In addition, the two casings (3) can be located in the wheel cages (13). The connecting means (9) that rotates interdependently with the two sun gears (5) can be located inside the casing of the floor pan (14) of the vehicle. The two electric motors (2) can be located just behind the driven wheels (1).
US09630481B2	Window visor Embodiments of a window visor which can be attached to a vehicle to at least partially cover a window of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the window visor can contain a series of grooves on its outer surface which can direct droplets of water so that they do not collect on the window.
US09630479B2	Tonneau cover system and ratchet clamp A threaded rod can be pivotably coupled to the tonneau cover via a proximal end. A housing can have first and second housing portions slidably coupled to the threaded rod and moveable along the threaded rod relative to each other between locked and unlocked positions. The second housing portion can include a channel positioned to receive a downwardly disposed distal edge of an inboard flange. Locking pawls within the housing can move to engage threads of the rod to prevent movement of the channel relative to the elongate member when in the locked position. The locking pawls can move to release the threads of the rod to allow movement of the channel relative to the rod when in the unlocked position. A biasing member can apply a biasing force biasing the housing toward the proximal end of the elongate member and biasing the housing toward the locked position.
US09630475B2	Cabin air filter and filter element for a cabin air filter A cabin air filter is provided with a filter element receptacle and a filter element having a fold pack. The filter element is inserted in an insertion direction into the filter element receptacle. The filter element is provided with a sword that extends in the insertion direction away from a face of the filter element. The filter element has lateral strips that close off the fold pack on at least two sides of the fold pack. The sword is preferably inherently stable so that it can transmit compressive forces from the filter element to the receptacle.
US09630474B2	Thermostatic controlled heat pump water circuit A method for regulating coolant temperature of an HVAC heat pump system with coolant heating. The method includes measuring temperature of coolant flowing through the system, and configuring a valve assembly of the system to direct coolant flow to a heater core from both an engine and an engine bypass line when temperature of the coolant is above a predetermined threshold.
US09630473B2	Motor driving device and method for vehicle A motor driving device and method for a vehicle are provided to adjust and diagnose an air-conditioning motor by sensing an output signal and a current of a feedback sensor. The motor driving device includes a feedback sensor that configured to output a feedback voltage by detecting a rotation angle of a motor. In addition, a controller is configured to generate a substantially constant current that corresponds to an operation state of the motor and determine a driving state of the motor by combining the constant current with the feedback voltage.
US09630472B2	System and method of ventilated transport A system for the transport of goods includes a ceiling, a floor, opposed side walls, and a front wall, defining a container with an open interior. At least one fan is at most coplanar with the front wall and extends away from the front wall exterior the container. The at least one fan is oriented to direct a flow of air out of the container through the front wall. A plurality of vents are spaced along each of the opposed side walls. Operation of the at least one fan draws air into the container through the plurality of vents. A method of transporting green pallets includes providing an enclosed container. Stacks of green pallets are provided within the enclosed container. At least one fan is operated to draw a flow of air out of the interior of the enclosed container to dry the stacks of green pallets.
US09630469B2	Gas spring and gas damper assembly and method A gas spring and gas damper assembly can include a gas spring and a gas damper. The gas spring can include a first end member, a second end member and a flexible wall that at least partially form a spring chamber. The gas damper can include first, second and third damper elements that are telescopically interconnected with one another. The first and third damper elements can be operatively connected to the first and second end members. The second damper element can be operatively supported between the first and third damper elements. First and second biasing elements can be operatively interconnected between the second damper element and one of the first and third damper elements. A method of assembling a gas spring and gas damper assembly is also included.
US09630467B2	Leaf spring assembly A leaf spring assembly comprises a leaf spring having an axially extending member, an axis, a key portion disposed at an end thereof, first and second parallel elongate members extending radially from the attachment ring along an axis and include inner facing surfaces opposing one another along the axis to define a receiving slot that is configured to receive the end of the leaf spring. The leaf spring is joined with the leaf spring eye and a key slot, formed adjacent to a terminal end of the receiving slot and comprising an enlarged slot portion defined by a first shoulder formed in an inner facing surface of an elongate member and configured to receive the key portion disposed at the end of the axially extending member.
US09630466B2	Link unit The invention relates to a link unit, in particular for use in utility vehicles, comprising an arm element and a load-bearing element, wherein the arm element has a holding section and the load-bearing element has an engagement section, wherein the holding section and the engagement section can be placed in positively locking engagement such that the load-bearing element is secured against displacement relative to the arm element in at least three holding directions which lie in a holding plane. The invention also relates to a method for producing a link unit.
US09630465B2	Amphibious marsh craft A tracked, amphibious vehicle, provides at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another. A platform structure can be supported by and structurally connects the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom and a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel. A continuous, endless belt can encircle each pontoon engaging bogie wheels on the pontoon. A supplemental, marine drive assembly includes a hydraulic motor having a shaft with an axis, a propeller shaft having an axis, wherein the motor axis and propeller axis are aligned. A universal joint connects the hydraulic motor to the transom. A housing includes a sleeve that contains the propeller shaft.
US09630462B2	Vibrating tire inflator An apparatus for processing a tire-wheel assembly including a tire and a wheel that removes entrapments between a bead seat of the wheel and bead of the tire is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tire-wheel assembly exerciser having a tire-engaging portion. The tire-engaging portion includes at least one tire-engaging device that is adjustably-connected to a base portion. A system is disclosed. A method is also disclosed.
US09630461B2	Pressure system for a tire assembly of a vehicle A tire assembly includes a reservoir, a tire, and a pressure module. The pressure module includes a first valve, a second valve, and a control unit. The first valve selectively directs air from the reservoir to the interior cavity. The second valve directs air from the interior cavity of the tire to the atmosphere. The control unit is configured to selectively send a first control signal to the first valve such that the first valve cycles from a first position, at which air is prevented from flowing from the reservoir to the interior cavity, to a second position, at which air is allowed to flow from the reservoir to the interior cavity of the tire. The control unit is configured to selectively send another first control signal to the first valve such that the first valve cycles from the second position to the first position.
US09630459B2	Apparatus and method for monitoring vehicle tire pressure An apparatus for monitoring a tire pressure of a vehicle includes a cornering force estimator configured to estimate a cornering force of a tire using inertial information and steering information of the vehicle, a pneumatic trail calculator configured to calculate a pneumatic trail using the cornering force and the steering information, and a tire pressure checker configured to determine whether the tire pressure is insufficient based on the pneumatic trail calculated by the pneumatic trail calculator.
US09630458B2	Method for monitoring tire safety A method for monitoring tire safety is adopted for use on a vehicle equipped with a plurality of tires, a plurality of tire detection units located respectively on each tire to detect the interior conditions thereof, and an electronic device which forms information link with each tire detection unit. The method includes: each tire detection unit measures a corresponding tire measurement parameter; next, the tire measurement parameter is set in a tire status variation calculation formula and a contour variation calculation formula to calculate a plurality of parameters that represent each tire; next, calculate variation amounts of the parameters in an inspection time and convert to a status gradient data; then judge whether the status gradient data are coincided. Redo execution of the previous steps if the judged outcome is positive; otherwise generate an alarm signal about an abnormal condition through an electronic device to alert the vehicle driver.
US09630447B2	Frictional propulsion device and omni-directional vehicle In a frictional propulsion device comprising a main wheel including a plurality of driven rollers rotatably supported by an annular core member about a tangential direction and a pair of drive disk each carrying a plurality of drive rollers about a rotational center line at an angle with respect to both a tangential line of the drive disk and the rotational center line of the drive disk such that the drive rollers at least partly engage the driven rollers, a diameter of a drive side contact circle is smaller than a diameter of a driven side contact circle, and the drive disks are vertically offset relative to the main wheel so that only those drive rollers adjoining the main wheel are in contact with the driven rollers. Thereby, the power efficiency of the device can be improved while minimizing the manufacturing cost and the weight of the device.
US09630446B1	Paint can crown A paint can drip crown, comprising a generally ring shaped configuration. The ring shaped configuration has an outer surface, an inner surface, an a top surface, and a bottom surface. The outer surface has a pair of downwardly projecting paint can handle base engagement recesses. The inner surface has a generally planar ring configuration. The top surface having a generally angled planar configuration. The bottom surface has an outer wall and an inner wall with a recess there between. There is a paint brush dragging bar having a generally arcuate configuration coupled to the inner surface of the ring shaped configuration.
US09630445B2	Wipeable writing surface Systems and methods provide a user with the ability to mark a surface, easily remove the marking, and remark the same surface. The systems and methods include a marking implement and a mark-receiving surface. When the mark-receiving surface is marked, the resulting mark dries relatively quickly, tends not to smudge, and can be wiped from the surface easily, efficiently and effectively without lasting effect to the mark-receiving surface, which then is available to be marked again.
US09630440B2	Stamp structures and transfer methods using the same A stamp structure includes a stamp frame having a plate part. The plate part includes a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes are configured to facilitate the adsorption of an object to the plate part during a transfer of the object from a donor substrate to a target substrate.
US09630439B2	Printing method A printing method is provided. In this printing method, a printing ink composed of pigment-based solvent UV ink or UV ink is applied onto a transfer sheet capable of transmitting an ultraviolet light, and then the printing ink is cured to form a printing ink layer. Thereafter, a bonding ink composed of solvent UV ink or UV ink for bonding the printing ink layer to a medium is applied onto the printing ink layer. Subsequently, the bonding ink is pressed against the medium. In this state, irradiation with the ultraviolet light from an opposite surface of the transfer sheet to a surface having the printing ink layer formed thereon is performed, such that the bonding ink is completely cured to form a bonding ink layer. Thereafter, the transfer sheet is peeled off from the printing ink layer, whereby the printing ink layer is transferred onto the medium.
US09630438B1	Marking apparatus Certain embodiments provide a marking apparatus that including a determination section configured to determine the type of a medium on which an image is formed with decolorable image forming material, a recording section configured to record a mark indicating the decolored times of the image on the medium on which the image is formed with the decolorable image forming material, and a change section configured to change a recording method of the mark recorded by the recording section according to the determination result of the medium determined by the determination section.
US09630437B2	Printable recording media A printable recording media containing a base substrate and a coating layer having a total solid content ranging from about 3 to about 65 weight percent by total weight of the coating composition and that includes from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of starch nanoparticles having a particle size ranging from about 40 to about 500 nm and from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a water soluble divalent or multi-valent metal salt. Also described herein are a method for making the printable recording media and a method for producing printed images using the recording media.
US09630436B2	Process of producing tactile dots, tactile dot groups, and tactile identifier marks Techniques are described for the production of tactile dots, tactile dot groups, and tactile identifier marks on substrates that are tactilely recognizable by visually impaired individuals. Each tactile dot can be formed individually in the substrate, for example by separately embossing each tactile dot using a single punch and die pair. By using a single punch and die pair, the size, complexity and cost of the tactile dot embossing mechanism can be reduced, and the spacing between the tactile dots can be varied.
US09630435B1	Stamp having printing assembly with ink-filling member A stamp has a retaining seat, a moving seat, a spring, a handle, and a bottom cover. The moving seat is moveably mounted in the retaining seat. The spring is mounted on the moving seat and abuts the retaining seat. The handle is mounted on the moving seat and extends around the retaining seat. The bottom cover is mounted on a bottom of the retaining seat. The moving seat has a printing assembly and an ink-filling member. The printing assembly has a printing face and multiple ink-filling holes. The ink-filling member is mounted on the printing assembly and has multiple ink-filling tubes. Each one of the ink-filling tubes has a caliber smaller than a caliber of each one of the ink-filling holes. The printing assembly may perform the test print. The combining time of the stamp and operating time of the test print are also decreased.
US09630433B2	Method for determining pixel dropout A technique is described for determining pixel dropout in a printhead that has a plurality of print elements arrayed along an axis. In the technique, a dataset of integrated intensity values, in the printing direction on a substrate, of a captured image is generated and used to determine if pixel dropout has or may have occurred.
US09630427B2	Post-application ink processing and sheet handling An apparatus including a control cylinder rotatably supported for thermal conduction to a sheet. The sheet conveys ink deposited on a first side. The sheet is held against a peripheral arch of the control cylinder as it rotates with the first side of the sheet directly engaging and wrapping around the control cylinder along the peripheral arch. The apparatus also includes a thermal control element for heating and/or cooling the control cylinder. The apparatus also includes a pressure roll for spreading the ink. The pressure roll with the control cylinder forms a spreader nip, which is selectively changeable between a closed and open position. In the closed position the pressure roll is biased toward the control cylinder for applying pressure to the ink on the sheet. The pressure roll is spaced further away from the control cylinder in the open position relative to the closed position.
US09630426B2	Slide label A label for use with a slide is provided that has a face stock that carries adhesive and an image that is uncovered. The adhesive, the face stock and the image may be capable of withstanding a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit applied thereto for 24 hours, and may be capable of withstanding a temperature of −40 degrees Fahrenheit applied thereto for 10 days such that the adhesive still functions and the image is still readable. A method of using a label for the processing of a specimen is also provided.
US09630425B2	Method and apparatus for creating 3D effects with ceramic inkjet inks A 3D relief effect is created on a ceramic tile with an inkjet printer and an inkjet print head by printing a relief pattern with an effect ink having a low surface tension on the ceramic tile. The inkjet printer and inkjet print head apply an aqueous glaze slurry having a high surface tension on top of the effect ink. An image is printed on the glaze and the tile is fired. A difference in surface tensions causes the aqueous glaze to move away from the printed effect ink, resulting in a relief pattern in the image at locations of the printed relief pattern.
US09630422B2	Printer and computer-readable storage medium for executing multi-pass printing A printer performs a multi-pass printing including: (a) pass process executed with Ka number of nozzles; (c1) pass process executed with Kc1 number of nozzles; (c2) pass process executed with Kc2 number of nozzles; and (b) pass process executed with Kb number of nozzles. Kc1 and Kc2 are greater than or equal to Kb and smaller than Ka. An upstream gradient of dot recording rates of (c1) pass process is greater than a gradient of (a) pass process. A downstream gradient of (c1) pass process is the same as the gradient of (a) pass process. An upstream gradient of (c2)-pass process is the same as a gradient of (b) pass process. A downstream gradient of (c2)-pass process is greater than the gradient of the (a) pass process. Kc1 is greater than Kc2.
US09630421B2	Image forming apparatus and image forming method An image forming apparatus includes a carriage configured to scan with an ejection head for ejecting ink droplets that harden when exposed to active energy line onto a recording medium to form an image and an emitter unit for emitting the active energy line mounted thereon, and an image forming controller configured to control ejection of the ink droplets from the ejection head and scan of the carriage. The image forming controller forms an ink droplet film of an uppermost layer of an image made of multiple layers of ink droplet films with finer image quality than that of an ink droplet film of each lower layer other than the uppermost layer, and forms the ink droplet film of the each lower layer other than the uppermost layer with coarser image quality and in a shorter length of time than a length of time taken to form the uppermost layer.
US09630418B2	Liquid holding container A liquid holding container includes a liquid accommodating chamber, a flow path, and a filter. The liquid accommodating chamber is configured and arranged to hold liquid. The flow path is communicated with the liquid accommodating chamber via a first through hole and a second through hole. The filter is disposed in the flow path. The first through hole and the second through hole are each communicated with the flow path.
US09630413B2	Liquid recovery containers and liquid ejection apparatus First, second, and third ink absorbing bodies are accommodated in a container of a recovery reservoir in this order from the side corresponding to a bottom surface of the container, so that an introduction chamber is defined in the middle of a recovery space. A lid having a shutter plate and a communication hole is located over the third ink absorbing body. The upper side of the introduction chamber is covered by the shutter plate to suppress volatilization of solvent element of waste ink introduced into the introduction chamber. In addition, the communication hole is located in a portion of the upper surface of the third ink absorbing body, so that solvent element of ink absorbed by the third ink absorption body volatilizes.
US09630412B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head includes: a substrate having pressure generating chambers; drive units configured to apply pressure vibration to the pressure generating chambers; and a head casing having first and second areas mutually exclusively disposed as viewed from the substrate, the first areas being disposed in a staggered arrangement as viewed from the substrate, the head casing storing the drive units in the first areas as viewed from the substrate, the head casing having recesses disposed in the second areas as viewed from the substrate.
US09630410B2	Thermal inkjet printhead A thermal inkjet printhead is described. The thermal inkjet printhead comprising a passivation layer and a plurality of bond pads formed over the passivation layer. The thermal inkjet printhead further comprises a plurality of insulating strips formed over the passivation layer. The insulating strips are formed such that two adjacent bond pads are separated by an insulating strip, from among the plurality of insulating strips. Further, each of the plurality of the insulating strips is of a dielectric material.
US09630409B2	Liquid discharge head A liquid discharge head includes a print element substrate provided with discharge ports, through which liquid is discharged; and a support member having a liquid chamber, which is provided with a communicating opening that communicates with the discharge ports, wherein the liquid chamber has a first surface provided with the communicating opening, and a second surface facing the first surface, the second surface is provided with a buffer chamber, which is a hollow space for storing gas, and the buffer chamber has, in the second surface, an opening having a projecting portion projecting toward the inner side of the opening.
US09630405B2	Printing element substrate, liquid ejection head, and liquid ejection apparatus A printing element substrate is provided that can provide an accurate temperature detection of a printing element substrate and that can suppress the printing element substrate from having a larger size. In order to realize this, sensors are arranged along the heating resistor elements arranged in the printing element substrate so that more diode sensors are arranged at a higher density in a part having a higher temperature change of the printing element substrate during the liquid ejection operation from the ejection openings.
US09630404B2	Dry ink for digital printing Pigment based particles in powder form intended to be used as colorants in a digital print formed by applying dry colorants on a surface, bonding a part of the colorants with a binder and removing the non-bonded colorants from the surface. A panel with a surface including a digitally formed print of macro colorants including a particle body and color pigments attached to the surface of the particle body is also described. The colorants are arranged in patterns with pigments on an upper and lower surface of the particle body.
US09630402B2	Ink jet head and printing apparatus According to an embodiment, an ink jet head includes a discharge unit, a first storing unit, a second storing unit, a waveform generating unit, and a voltage applying unit. The discharge unit discharges ink according to the operation of an actuator. The first storing unit stores a pattern of a voltage to be applied to the actuator. The second storing unit stores a plurality of timer sets. The waveform generating unit generates, on the basis of the timer sets stored by the second storing unit and the voltage pattern stored by the first storing unit, a waveform of the voltage to be applied to the actuator. The voltage applying unit applies the voltage to the actuator on the basis of the waveform generated by the waveform generating unit.
US09630400B2	Authentication value for print head die based on analog device electrical characteristics A print head die includes a storage element. The print head die includes a plurality of analog devices. The storage element is to store an authentication value. The authentication value is generated based on comparisons of the measured electrical characteristics of at least some of the analog devices.
US09630397B2	Ink supply method and ink supply device After the end of a preceding print job, a printing press is stopped, and ink form rollers (6-1 to 6-4) of an ink roller group (6) are thrown off. After that, a printing plate (7) is exchanged with a printing plate (7′) of a next print job, and a blanket (91) mounted on a blanket cylinder (9) is cleaned. The opening amounts of ink fountain keys (4-1 to 4-n) corresponding to the image of the printing plate (7′) of the next print job are obtained. The obtained opening amounts of the ink fountain keys (4-1 to 4-n) are corrected by correction values of the opening amounts of the ink fountain keys (4-1 to 4-n) considering the influence of cleaning of the blanket (91) to obtain corrected opening amounts. In a state in which the opening amounts of the ink fountain keys (4-1 to 4-n) have been set to the corrected opening amounts, a corrected ink film thickness distribution corresponding to the image of the printing plate (7′) of the next print job is formed on the ink roller group (6).
US09630390B2	Method of manufacturing curved composite structural elements A method of manufacturing curved composite structural elements can include fabricating a web ply in a flat curve over a removable substrate and laying up the ply on a curved web surface of a manufacturing tool. The method also can include laying up a diagonal ply with fibers oriented at +/−45° from the centerline of the web surface. The method further can include cutting a unidirectional composite tape into segments and laying up the tape segments to form a cross ply with a fiber orientation normal to the centerline of the web surface. One or both edges of the diagonal and cross plies may be folded over one or two sides of the manufacturing tool to form one or two flange surfaces. Additionally, a cap ply can be laid up on one or both flange surfaces using composite tape. The structural element layup can then be inspected and any excess composite material can be trimmed away.
US09630388B2	Composite floor and manufacturing method thereof A composite flooring and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The composite floor includes, at least, a bamboo-plate surface layer and an organic layer.
US09630384B2	Durable extruded dyed polyester films The present disclosure relates to dyed polyester films whose color remains stable after prolonged exposure to UV radiation and to methods of making such dyed polyester films.
US09630380B2	Method for manufacturing alumina sintered body and alumina sintered body A method for manufacturing an alumina sintered body, according to the present invention, includes the steps of (a) obtaining a compact by putting a slurry containing an Al2O3 powder, a MgO powder, a MgF2 powder, a solvent, a dispersing agent, and a gelatinizer into a mold, gelatinizing the slurry by a chemical reaction of the gelatinizer in the mold, and causing mold release, (b) obtaining a calcined body by drying the compact, performing degreasing, and further performing calcination, and (c) obtaining a ceramic sintered body by subjecting the calcined body to hot-press firing at 1,150° C. to 1,350° C. In the step (a), the Al2O3 powder having a purity of 99.9 percent by mass or more is used and 0.1 to 0.2 parts by mass of MgO powder and 0.13 parts by mass or less of MgF2 powder relative to 100 parts by mass of Al2O3 powder are used.
US09630379B2	Laminated composite made up of an electronic substrate and a layer arrangement comprising a reaction solder Laminated composite (10) comprising at least one electronic substrate (11) and an arrangement of layers (20, 30) made up of at least a first layer (20) of a first metal and/or a first metal alloy and of a second layer (30) of a second metal and/or a second metal alloy adjacent to this first layer (20), wherein the melting temperatures of the first and second layers are different, and wherein, after a thermal treatment of the arrangement of layers (20, 30), a region with at least one intermetallic phase (40) is formed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the first layer (20) or the second layer (30) is formed by a reaction solder which consists of a mixture of a basic solder with an AgX, CuX or NiX alloy, wherein the component X of the AgX, CuX or NiX alloy is selected from the group consisting of B, Mg, Al, Si, Ca, Se, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, In, Sn, Sb, Ba, Hf, Ta, W, Au, Bi, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Gd, Dy, Sm, Er, Tb, Eu, Ho, Tm, Yb and Lu and wherein the melting temperature of the AgX, CuX or NiX alloy is greater than the melting temperature of the basic solder. The invention also relates to a method for forming a laminated composite (10) and to a circuit arrangement containing a laminated composite (10) according to the invention.
US09630378B2	Device for automated connection of two components, a wound joint connection and a method of connecting two components in a joint region A device (1) for automated connection of two components (25, 27) in joint region (29) is proposed. The device (1) has a rotating winding device, especially a circle-segment-like rotor (3), which is arranged to guide a cloth tape (23) along winding paths (26) and to create a wound joint connection in the joint region (29).
US09630371B2	Magnetisable ink A magnetizable ink suitable for a packing material for forming food packages is disclosed. The ink comprises magnetizable particles; a solvent; and a binder.
US09630368B2	Multi-spectral super-pixel filters and methods of formation Multi-spectral filter elements and methods of formation are disclosed. Each multi-spectral filter element may include a plurality of sub-filters that are, in some examples, each adapted to respond to electromagnetic radiation within respective ones of a plurality of spectral bands. A method example includes forming an optical cavity layer. Volume of the optical cavity layer can be reduced in at least N−1 number of spatial regions. The reducing may include a number of selective removal steps equal to the binary logarithm function Log2 N. In this example, each spatial region corresponds to a respective one of the plurality sub-filters. The plurality of sub-filters includes at least N sub-filters. In particular examples, the respective ones of the plurality of spectral bands may be at least partially discrete with respect to each other.
US09630366B2	Self-sealing shell for inflatable prostheses A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-swellable material distributed therein.
US09630364B2	Three-dimensional printing apparatus and nozzle temperature adjustment method thereof A three-dimensional (3-D) printing apparatus and a nozzle temperature adjustment method thereof are provided, and the nozzle temperature adjustment method includes the following. A first melting point temperature of a first feed material and a second melting point temperature of a second feed material are read when a feed material switch procedure is executed. The first melting point temperature and the second melting point temperature are compared, and the higher one is selected to serve as an initial conversion temperature. After executing a slag processing procedure according to the initial conversion temperature, the initial conversion temperature is adjusted to the second melting point temperature.
US09630363B2	Selective laser solidification apparatus and method A selective laser solidification apparatus including: a powder bed onto which a powder layer can be deposited, a gas flow unit for passing a flow of gas over the powder bed along a gas flow direction, a laser scanning unit for scanning a laser beam over the powder layer to selectively solidify at least part of the powder layer to form at least one object and a processing unit for selecting a scanning sequence of the laser beam based on the gas flow direction.
US09630360B2	Method and apparatus for producing a plastic profile having a reinforcement In the pultrusion of reinforced plastic profiles in strand form, the strands of the reinforcement are brought together in a positioning device and subsequently embedded in the plastic. The pulling of the strands of the reinforcement through the positioning device leads to an unwanted contraction and uncontrolled positioning of the reinforcement in the plastic profile. The invention envisages forming the positioning device by multiple successive positioning means, of which at least some positioning means can be periodically moved forward in the direction of production and also moved back counter to the direction of production. As a result, there is an alternating tensioning and compression of individual regions of the reinforcement. This makes exact positioning of the reinforcement in the plastic profile possible and prevents contraction of the reinforcement.
US09630354B2	Method of manufacturing bulked continuous filament A method of recycling polymers and other plastics comprises: (A) grinding recycled PET bottles (or other suitable recycled polymer) into a group of flakes; (B) washing the flakes; (C) identifying and removing impurities, including impure flakes, from the group of flakes; (D) passing the group of flakes through an MRS extruder while maintaining the pressure within the MRS portion of the MRS extruder below about 5 millibars; (E) passing the resulting polymer melt through at least one filter having a micron rating of less than about 50 microns; and (F) preparing the polymer melt for recycling into a new product. In various embodiments, the above process may be utilized in the recycling of, for example, polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polystyrene (PS), expanded polystyrene (EPS), or any other suitable polymer or plastic.
US09630352B2	Open cavity plastic package A method for manufacturing open cavity integrated circuit packages, the method comprising: placing a wire-bound integrated circuit in a mold; forcing a pin to contact a die of the wire-bound integrated circuit by applying a force between the pin and the mold; injecting plastic into the mold; allowing the plastic to set around the integrated circuit to form a package having an open cavity defined by the pin; and removing the open cavity integrated circuit package from the mold. A mold for forming a package for an integrated circuit sensor device, comprising: a bottom part for supporting an integrated circuit die; a top part that is operable to be placed on top of said bottom part to form a cavity into which a plastic material can be injected to form the package, wherein the top part of the mold comprises a spring-loaded pin arrangement comprising a cover that covers a sensor area on the integrated circuit die and provides for an opening when the plastic material is injected.
US09630351B2	Process for tooling for manufacture of a composite part composite stopper obtained by such a process or such tooling This manufacturing process of a composite part (B), including a stamped body (11, 12) and an injected polymer material part (14), includes steps consisting of: a) placing a blank (1) of a body (11, 12) between a support (456) and a mold (31, 32), such that the said hollow part forms a pattern cavity (33) communicating with an opening (13) going through the blank (1); b) stamping the blank (1) using a punch (8); c) placing the holder (456) in a position in which it defines with the blank (1) at least one cavity (400) and in which there is at least one injection runner (50-60) leading to the said cavity (400). d) injecting the polymer material through the injection runner (50-60), said cavity (400) and said opening (13), so as to fill the said pattern cavity (33); and e) removing the composite part (B) from the mold.
US09630348B2	Detection in thermoplastics A method including steps of providing at least one sensor; detecting a plurality of parameters in a thermoplastic using the at least one sensor; generating a plurality of outputs in response to the detecting; and characterizing a contaminant or a percentage of post-consumer recycled thermoplastic content in the thermoplastic as a function of the plurality of outputs having been generated and a thermoplastic pattern signature.
US09630346B2	Method of fabricating an injection molded component A method of fabricating an injection-molded component is provided. The method includes the step of introducing pellets into an injection barrel of an injection molding machine. The pellets include a first supercritical fluid. The pellets are plasticized in the injection barrel and a second supercritical fluid is injected into the plasticized pellets. The second supercritical fluid and the plasticized pellets are mixed to form a mixed material. The mixed material is injected into a mold.
US09630345B2	Integrated single and twin screw extruder An extruder is disclosed, and more particularly, to an integrated single screw extruder and a twin screw extruder for mixing, compounding, kneading and/or extruding of materials. The integrated extruder includes a first barrel assembly and a second barrel assembly. The integrated extruder further includes a first screw having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion. The first threaded portion is housed within the first barrel assembly and is configured to provide upstream material processing. The second threaded portion is housed within the second barrel assembly and is configured to provide downstream material processing. The integrated extruder further includes a second screw having a non-threaded shaft portion and a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the second screw is housed within the second barrel assembly and is configured to provide the downstream material processing with the second threaded portion of the first screw.
US09630344B2	Electrode paste production device and electrode paste production method In production of electrode paste, powder and solvent are separately injected into a hollow exterior component, the powder and the solvent are transferred to a downstream side in a transfer direction by rotation of two rotary shafts supported by the exterior component in a state where the rotary shafts are located parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, a mixture is produced by mixing the powder and the solvent by rotation of the rotary shafts without applying a shearing force, which is higher than or equal to a predetermined shearing force, to the powder, and producing electrode paste by kneading the mixture through application of a shearing force, which is higher than the shearing force that is applied in the mixing step, to the mixture through rotation of the rotary shafts.
US09630335B2	Weight material dispensing and cutting system An apparatus includes at least one module that receives a desired weight value to correct an imbalance of a wheel/tire assembly and converts the desired weight value to a corresponding weight amount of a wheel weight material; a roller disposed so as to be on a first side of the wheel weight material, a contact surface disposed so as to be on an opposing side of the wheel weight material, a forcing element that compresses the wheel weight material between the roller and the contact surface, a motor that drives the roller according to the weight amount, a blade selectively actuated to separate the weight amount from the wheel weight material, and either (i) a device that selectively adds a witness mark on the wheel weight material, and/or (ii) a diverter that selectively diverts the separated weight amount to a first location or a second location.
US09630334B2	Food cutting assembly A food cutting assembly includes an outer ring has a circular shape. The outer ring has an inner surface, an outer surface and a bottom edge comprising a blade. A pair of handles is attached to the outer surface. A plurality of cutting members is attached to and extending between the outer ring and an inner ring such that the inner ring is coaxial with the outer ring. Each of the cutting members has a lower edge comprising a blade. The lower edges of the cutting members and the bottom edge are co-planar. An intermediate ring has a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite of each other wherein the second edge is directed downwardly and comprises a blade. The intermediate ring is removably attached to the cutting members such that the second edge is co-planar with the lower edges.
US09630330B2	Safety razor, cartridge, and process for manufacturing the cartridge A safety razor, cartridge and process for manufacturing the cartridge that includes providing an assembly that includes a platform having a top face, the platform including a cap portion and two lateral side portions. The assembly also includes at least one cutting member extending between the lateral side portions of the platform, and a cover having a bottom face facing the top face of the platform.
US09630327B2	Horizontal multiple articulation type robot A horizontal multijoint type robot is so constructed that it comprises a first arm connected through a first joint shaft to a base, a second arm connected through a second joint shaft to the first arm, and a working shaft provided rotatably and movably up and down on the distal end of the second arm, and that the arm length L1 of the first arm and the arm length L2 of the second arm are equal to each other so that the second arm is able to overlap the first arm.
US09630326B2	Robotic manipulator with spherical joints A controlled relative motion system includes a base support and a manipulable support. A plurality of lower link members are pivotally coupled to the base support, and each includes a spherical section capture opening. A plurality of upper link members are rotatably coupled to the lower link members via spherical joints at the spherical section capture openings. The manipulable support is pivotally coupled to the plurality of upper link members.
US09630321B2	Continuous updating of plan for robotic object manipulation based on received sensor data Example systems and methods allow for dynamic updating of a plan to move objects using a robotic device. One example method includes determining a virtual environment by one or more processors based on sensor data received from one or more sensors, the virtual environment representing a physical environment containing a plurality of physical objects, developing a plan, based on the virtual environment, to cause a robotic manipulator to move one or more of the physical objects in the physical environment, causing the robotic manipulator to perform a first action according to the plan, receiving updated sensor data from the one or more sensors after the robotic manipulator performs the first action, modifying the virtual environment based on the updated sensor data, determining one or more modifications to the plan based on the modified virtual environment, and causing the robotic manipulator to perform a second action according to the modified plan.
US09630316B2	Real-time determination of object metrics for trajectory planning Example systems and methods may be used to determine a trajectory for moving an object using a robotic device. One example method includes determining a plurality of possible trajectories for moving an object with an end effector of a robotic manipulator based on a plurality of possible object measurements. The method may further include causing the robotic manipulator to pick up the object with the end effector. After causing the robotic manipulator to pick up the object with the end effector, the method may also include receiving sensor data from one or more sensors indicative of one or more measurements of the object. Based on the received sensor data, the method may additionally include selecting a trajectory for moving the object from the plurality of possible trajectories. The method may further include causing the robotic manipulator to move the object through the selected trajectory.
US09630314B2	Socket holder A socket holder is provided, including a main body having at least one receiving slot for a socket to be arranged therein and at least one restriction portion. Each receiving slot has a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion and a slot opening. Each restriction portion has a first arm portion extending from the first end portion substantially toward the second arm portion and a second arm portion transverse to the first arm portion and extending toward a wall of the receiving slot. Wherein, when the socket is arranged in the receiving slot, the first and second arm portions protrude into a sleeve opening of an end of the socket to restrictedly abut against an inner wall thereof, and the second end portion restrains the other end of the socket from swinging toward the slot opening.
US09630313B2	Display board for socket A display board for socket is provided, for assembling of at least one socket thereto. The socket includes a positioning hole including a large-diameter hole and a small-diameter hole. The display board includes a main body. At least one side of the main body is formed with an assembling portion. The assembling portion includes at least one stepped engagement portion protrudedly formed on a surface of the main body. The stepped engagement portion includes a large-diameter engagement portion and a small-diameter portion. The large-diameter engagement portion includes a first lateral surface, and the small-diameter portion includes a second lateral surface. When the stepped engagement portion is inserted in the positioning hole, the first lateral surface corresponds to and is tightly engaged with an inner wall of the large-diameter hole, and the second lateral surface corresponds to and is releasingly assembled within the small-diameter hole.
US09630305B1	Pneumatic nailer outrigger stabalizing foot The present invention is directed to a nail gun outrigger for stabilizing the roll, pitch, and yaw of a nail gun. The outrigger is connected to the distal end of the magazine away from the driving head. For the preferred embodiment, the outrigger includes one or more outriggers that extend perpendicular to the axis of the magazine with feet contacting the nailing surface to control the pitch, roll, and yaw of the nail gun position to obtain consistent perpendicular installation of elastomer sealing pneumatic nails into preformed roofing panels installed on a wooden frame or substrate.
US09630304B1	Compressor mounting assembly A compressor mounting assembly that supports a variety of compressors and may be adapted to attach to a vehicle is disclosed herein. The compressor mounting assembly may contain structure that allows pivoting, rotation, and vertical adjustment to facilitate on-site testing, inspection, and/or manipulation of the compressor.
US09630300B2	Reversible ratchet wrench A reversible ratchet wrench includes a direction-selecting rotary knob disposed rotatably on a driving head and rotatable relative to the driving head between a clockwise position and a counterclockwise position such that, at the clockwise position, a pawl unit is connected between the driving head and a ratchet head so as to allow for clockwise co-rotation of the driving head and the ratchet head, while preventing counterclockwise co-rotation of the driving head and the ratchet head, and at the counterclockwise position, the pawl unit is connected between the driving head and the ratchet head so as to allow for counterclockwise co-rotation of the driving head and the ratchet head, while preventing clockwise co-rotation of the driving head and the ratchet head.
US09630297B2	Coated abrasive article and method of making the same Provided are abrasive articles in which the make layer, abrasive particle layer, and size layer are coated onto a backing according to a coating pattern characterized by a plurality of discrete islands. The coating pattern has features in which all three components are generally in registration with each other, while providing a pervasive uncoated area extending across the backing. Advantageously, this configuration provides a coated abrasive that displays superior curl-resistance compared with previously disclosed abrasive articles. Moreover, this configuration resists loading, resists de-lamination, has enhanced flexibility, and decreases the quantity of raw materials required to achieve the same level of performance as conventional abrasive articles.
US09630290B2	Glass sheets and methods of shaping glass sheets Methods of shaping a glass sheet each include a step of removing a first portion of the glass sheet to form a first beveled surface. The methods further include the step of removing a second portion of the glass sheet to form a second beveled surface. The methods still further include the step of removing a third portion of the glass sheet comprising a remainder of an end surface of an edge portion of the glass sheet. In further examples, glass sheets are also provided with a first bevel surface intersecting a first glass-sheet surface and an apex surface, and a second bevel surface intersecting a second glass-sheet surface and the apex surface. The glass sheet exhibits a probability of failure of less than 5% at an edge stress of 135 MPa.
US09630286B1	Tool buddy A tool buddy couples to an existing pneumatic tool and allows service personnel to suspend the pneumatic tool from a hoist or other ferromagnetic object. The tool buddy has a molded or otherwise shaped magnet housing that supports, retains, and protects standard magnets therein. The magnet housing defines a tray with side walls and a bottom that receives the magnets therein, but which is open on one face to allow the magnets to effectively engage with a ferromagnetic support. The magnet housing has a generally cylindrically defined concave surface distal to the open face which is cooperative with the curved housing used on most pneumatically or electrically powered tools to nest therewith. To affix the tool buddy to the tool housing, a very high bond double-sided adhesive that adheres on one surface to the magnet housing concave face and on the opposed surface to the tool.
US09630283B2	Clamp device A plurality of engagement members (20), inserted in a hole in an object to be fixed, which are capable of gripping an inner circumferential surface of the hole are provided, and a wedge face (32) of a clamping rod (15) is engaged on an inner circumference of the engagement member (20) from an upper side. An upper part of a piston rod (55) protruding upward from a piston body (54) of a piston (12) is coupled to a lower part of the clamping rod (15). The engagement member (20), the clamping rod (15), and the piston (12) are provided in a housing (2). An annular valve member (78) is provided between the housing (2) and the piston rod (55). When the piston (12) has moved to a lower-limit region in a lock direction, an actuating portion (89) of the piston rod (55) causes the valve member (78) via an actuated portion (99) of the valve member (78) to be opened downward.
US09630282B2	Interface structure An interface structure that is constituted by a first, U-shaped toothed pivot, which can be associated in an upper region, by way of a jaw connection, with a fixing element with the interposition of a first bush for centering. The first toothed pivot is rendered axially integral in a lower region with a fastening element that can be associated with an underlying device for compensating the misalignment in automatic locking systems for the mounting of blanks.
US09630280B2	Method for producing single-sided mold and double-sided coining mold thereof A method for producing a single-sided mold and a double-sided coining mold are provided. The method comprises the following steps: S1. forming a mold cavity on the single-sided mold according to shape of a product; S2. engraving a surface of the mold cavity by a first engraving and milling cutter to form engraved holes, and then inserting a second engraving and milling cutter into the engraved holes for further engraving to form holes to be coined; S3. repeating the step S2 until a predefined number of the holes to be coined are formed on the surface of the mold cavity; S4. placing a coining die with hardened tips on the surface of the mold cavity, and embedding each of the hardened tips into one of the holes to be coined respectively, and then the mold cavity being molded by a coining process.
US09630278B2	Method for machining metallic member using lathing and scraping A method for machining a metallic member to provide a finished appearance uses a lathe and a scraping process. A metallic member comprising a top portion and a peripheral sidewall is provided, the metallic member is positioned on the worktable. The worktable is rotated with the metallic member, the lathe tool moved backwards and forwards to machine the top portion of the rotary metallic member circumferentially. The lathe tool is moved by the moving device along a predetermined path relative to the worktable to machine curved surfaces of the top portion of the metallic member. The scraping cutter is moved to contact the peripheral sidewall of the metallic member. The scraping cutter is moved along a predetermined path, and the scraping cutter is fed the metallic member to achieve the required shape and finish.
US09630272B2	Identifying plasma arc torch components and related systems and methods In some aspects, methods for operating a plasma cutting system can include initiating an arc between a set of consumable components disposed in a torch of the plasma cutting system, the set of consumable components including a first consumable component and a second consumable component, detecting an operational characteristic of the arc, and analyzing the operational characteristic to identify at least one consumable component of the set of consumable components.
US09630271B1	Welding gun with evenly distributed gas pressure A welding gun includes a bending pipe (10), an insulating barrel (20) mounted on a mounting seat (11) of the bending pipe, a nozzle (30) mounted on the mounting seat (11) of the bending pipe, a connector (40) connected with the insulating barrel, and a cap (50) connected with the connector. The mounting seat has a groove (14) which has a periphery provided with a plurality of flow channels (15). The insulating barrel has an interior provided with an air chamber (23) connected to the flow channels. The air chamber includes a plane (85) and a guiding wall (86) to evenly stabilize a pressure of a welding gas. The insulating barrel has a mediate portion provided with a recessed end face (24) which is provided with a plurality of guiding holes (25) connected to the air chamber.
US09630268B2	Customized and varying cross-section electrodes Erosion electrodes and associated devices, systems, and methods for providing improved performance during a process driven by FEED and facilitated by fluid flushing of a worksite is disclosed. Use of erosion electrodes having varying cross-sectional geometries result in customizable channels, within which the FEED process may proceed, improving efficiency and efficacy of the process as the erosion electrode is advanced longitudinally into a workpiece.
US09630262B2	Method of manufacturing member having closed-bottom hole portion, and working tool Provided are a method of manufacturing, and a working tool for, a member having a closed-bottom hole portion that can achieve a good yield of the material, can improve the durability of the cutting blade, and can reduce the force required for the work, by forming a hollowed-out bottom portion using a cutting wire having a two-point support. A method of manufacturing a member having a closed-bottom hole portion by inside-removing-working a raw material made of a carbonaceous material, the closed-bottom hole portion having a hollowed-out side portion and a hollowed-out bottom portion formed by hollowing out an inner portion of the raw material, including: a step of forming a cylindrical trench by digging the raw material frontward from a near-side end face of raw material while rotating the raw material, to form the hollowed-out side portion; and a step of forming the hollowed-out bottom portion by supporting a cutting wire inserted into a bottom portion of the cylindrical trench at two points while rotating the raw material, and pressing the cutting wire being supported at the two points in a direction approaching an axis line of the raw material.
US09630260B1	Rear-mounted deep hole machining on-line detection and deviating correction device The present disclosure relates to the technical field of deep hole machining, particularly to a rear-mounted deep hole machining on-line detection and deviating correction device, which provide solution to the difficulty in observing the machining site and correcting the cutter deviation in deep hole machining. The device comprises a cutter bar provided with a plurality of iron blocks mounted uniformly in a circumferential direction, wherein each of the iron blocks is provided with a heating device in the interior thereof and a wear-resistant block mounted on the top thereof, wherein mounted on an end face of the other end of the cutter bar is a pyramid prism, wherein a laser transmitter and a photosensitive sensor are mounted in a height corresponding to the height range of the pyramid prism, wherein the incident beam emitted by the laser transmitter is oriented by a laser orientating block. The advantages of the disclosure lie in that the information of the position the deep hole cutter during deep hole machining process and whether the deep hole is skewed or not can be obtained in time, thereby facilitating a solution to the difficulty in detecting the workpiece deep hole straightness and on-line deviating correction, improving the position accuracy such as straightness of the deep hole and reducing the rejection rate of the workpiece.
US09630259B2	Drilling and tapping machine A drilling and tapping machine includes a power head assembly supported at a vertical orientation, a parallelogram arm structure including a head support and an arm base, and an arm positioning assembly coupled with the head support and the arm base support for guiding corresponding movements of the head support and the arm base support so as to ensure a vertical trajectory of the power head assembly. The machine further includes a counterweight configuration to vertically move the power head assembly via a lever. The machine further includes an operational control assembly to selectively shift the power head assembly between a drilling operation and tapping operation. Therefore, the machine is suitable to make a hole with a diameter of 0.5 to 3 mm.
US09630258B2	Tool holder assembly with dampening elements In one aspect, tool holders employing axial sleeves and dampening elements are described herein. Tool holders described herein define a central longitudinal axis and comprise a tool holder body having a connector portion and a holder portion. The connector portion is structured to engage a rotary machine and the holder portion is disposed opposite the connector portion and has an inner diameter surface comprising a plurality of axial grooves. Tool holders described herein further comprise a tool receiver structured to receive at least a portion of a cutting tool, the tool receiver having an outer diameter surface comprising a plurality of axial grooves. The tool receiver is mounted in the holder portion so as to align the axial grooves of the inner and outer diameter surfaces and define axial sleeves filled with dampening elements.
US09630257B2	Cutting insert A cutting insert includes a land and a breaker flute on a rake face, the land providing a cutting edge by intersecting a flank face. The breaker flute includes breakers. A width T of a portion of the land that extends along a portion of the cutting edge that is at a round corner portion is 0.05 mm20°.
US09630256B2	Cutting insert The present invention relates to a cutting insert having a cutting edge which is provided with a corner section that forms a convex arc shape when seen in a planar view from the direction facing the rake face and a pair of linear sections that are in contact with the corner section at the both ends thereof. The cutting edge is provided with a first region along the corner section, a second region along the linear section and a third region positioned between them, and a cross-sectional area of the insert main body on a cross-section orthogonal to the cutting edge in a range of width which is a radius R (mm) of the corner section is made largest in the third region, smallest in second region and between them in the first region in terms of size.
US09630255B2	Cutting-off processing tool An object of the present invention is to configure a cutting-off processing tool that includes a cutting edge angled at an end cutting edge angle and causes evacuation of chips to be controlled so that the chips are evacuated in the tool axis direction, thereby reducing concerns about damage to a processed surface by the chips. The cutting-off processing tool includes a cutting edge angled at the end cutting edge angle. In the cutting-off processing tool, an upper surface has a shape laterally asymmetric about a center in a width direction. In the cutting-off processing tool, when θb is a rake angle of a rake face on a first corner side positioned on a foremost end of the tool, and θc is a rake angle of the rake face on a second corner side, θb>θc is satisfied.
US09630252B2	Portable pipe outer diameter-chamfering apparatus with improved weldability The present invention relates to a portable pipe outer diameter-chamfering apparatus characterized in that a vertical fixing plate is fixed to the outside of the vertical plate, a horizontal fixing plate is fixed in an orthogonal direction to the tip of the vertical fixing plate, a rectangular link with one open side is coupled to move upward and downward along the vertical fixing plate, a pair of circumscribing rollers, each of the pair of circumscribing rollers being installed on either end portion of the rectangular link with one open side, respectively, the rectangular link with one open side moves up and down along the vertical fixing plate, a moving body is installed in the horizontal fixing plate, the moving body moves up and down, and an inscribing roller which is in close contact with an inside of the pipe is installed on the moving body.
US09630249B2	Systems and methods for additive manufacturing of heterogeneous porous structures and structures made therefrom A system and method for additive manufacturing of heterogeneous porous structures, and structures made therefrom. The system includes: a powder feeding module for depositing layers of powder material; a binder module for dispensing powder binding material; a porogen module for selectively depositing at least one porogen to the layers of powder material, wherein the at least one porogen is removable to produce at least one predetermined porosity in the part; and a controller to control the powder feeding module, binder module and porogen module. The method includes: forming a layer by performing at least one of: applying a powder to a substrate; applying a binder to the powder; applying at least one porogen to the powder based on a predetermined pattern; and forming additional layers until a predetermined number of layers is reached, wherein at least one of the layers includes a porogen.
US09630247B2	Guide roller for guiding a strand in a strand casting system Guide roller including a bearing journal at each of two ends. Each bearing journal is provided with a plain bearing designed as a hollow journal, and can be connected to the coolant supply line to conduct coolant through the hollow journal into or out of the coolant channel. The plain bearing is lubricated by coolant conducted through the bearing journal. A roller assembly for a strand casting system is provided with a plurality of guide rollers. The guide rollers are arranged at an axial distance from each other along a strand produced by the strand casting system and are each rotatably supported in a respective bearing mount. Each bearing mount is arranged on at least one frame part in a preloaded manner The bearing mounts are supported on the frame parts so as to be self-setting by elastically pliable connecting structure.
US09630242B2	Device and method for continuously measuring flow rate near liquid steel surface A device for continuously measuring the flow rate of steel melt near surface thereof, comprising a flow rate detecting rod (18) and a deflection means (B) for the flow rate detecting rod, wherein the flow rate detecting rod (18) comprises a refractory material tube at one end and a stainless steel rod at the other end, and the stainless steel rod is fittedly connected with the refractory material tube. Also provided is a method for continuously measuring the flow rate of steel melt near surface thereof.
US09630241B2	Device and method for hardening foundry cores A device for hardening foundry cores of a sand-containing molding material, wherein the core, for its hardening, is subjected in a core molding tool to a catalyst vapor/carrier gas mixture and subsequently to a pressurized air stream is provided. Each of the vapor/carrier gas and air stream are at a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature, wherein a heating and mixing stage, is connected to a container containing an organic catalyst in liquid form and to a pressurized air source. The liquid organic catalyst and the pressurized air are heated together in the heating and mixing stage. The device has a separate flushing line, wherein a first cutoff valve is arranged in the line to the heating and mixing stage, which is closed at the beginning of the flushing, and a second cutoff valve is arranged in the flushing line, which is open at the beginning of the flushing.
US09630240B2	Forged material sizing method and apparatus An upper die and a lower die are brought together to perform a sizing work on a roughly forged part of a primary forged article within a die cavity defined between the upper and lower dies. The lower die has a vertical through-hole directly communicated with the die cavity, and a punch is relatively movably received in the vertical through-hole in such a manner as to define jointly with the vertical through-hole an annular material flow passage. During the sizing process, a material of the roughly forge part is forced against a peripheral surface of the die cavity and excess material is allowed to flow into the annular material flow passage.
US09630229B2	Device for molding and method for molding metal plate A protruding portion is formed in a metal plate material by use of a plurality of molding tools each of which has a die and a punch. In a first step, an initial protruding portion is formed in the metal plate material by use of a first molding tool. In this step, a top of the initial protruding portion is formed to be thinner than other parts. In a second step, a sidewall of the initial protruding portion is rolled out by use of a second molding tool, and the protruding portion is formed.
US09630228B2	Dual cascade control system for a long rolling mill A system for maintaining a continuous speed in a long rolling mill is provided that includes a plurality of guide rollers that feed a billet product from a caster to an entry roll stand along a mill pass line to an exit roll stand. Also, the system includes a plurality of gauges positioned at a plurality of locations along the mill pass line, the gauges perform speed measurement of the billet product passing along the guide rollers. Furthermore, the system includes a logic controller that receives the speed measurement and maintains a speed relationship where the speed between the caster and the entry roll stand is constant as well as the exit speed of the end roll stand is also constant.
US09630225B2	Long term storage of waste using adsorption by high surface area materials A system and method for long term storage of waste can include a comminuted material having a high surface area. The comminuted material can include particles of processed hydrocarbonaceous materials from which hydrocarbon products have been derived. The comminuted material can be contacted with a flowable waste material so that the flowable waste material is retained in the comminuted material. This flowable waste material is some material other than hydrocarbon products that have been derived from the hydrocarbonaceous materials. An encapsulation barrier can envelope the comminuted material and provide a secondary means of preventing escape of the flowable waste material.
US09630216B1	Ticket scraping device A ticket scraping device for scraping an obscurant layer off of a ticket includes a housing that is substantially rectangularly box shaped. A first slot is centrally positioned in a top of the housing. The first slot is sized such that an end of a ticket is insertable into the first slot. A second slot is complementary to the first slot and is positioned in a front of the housing. A wall extends from a perimeter of the first slot to a rim of the second slot, defining a channel that extends from the first slot to the second slot. A scraper is coupled to the wall and extends into the channel. The first slot is configured for insertion of the ticket and the scraper is configured to remove an obscurant layer from the ticket as the ticket is directed past the scraper to the second slot.
US09630210B2	Method for lining container closures A method of lining container closures includes providing a liner machine base including a number of fluid dispensing apparatus fixed in a stationary position on the base, conveying a plurality of container closures to the fluid dispensing apparatus using a conveying assembly, manipulating each of the container closures with respect to a corresponding one of the fluid dispensing apparatus as the fluid dispensing apparatus remains stationary and dispenses a sealant, lining a plurality of the container closures with said sealant, and, discharging the container closures from the liner machine.
US09630209B2	Methods of making large-area carbon coatings In one aspect, methods of coating a surface with carbon are described herein. In some implementations, a method of coating a surface with carbon comprises electrically charging carbon particles; directing the charged carbon particles toward an electrically charged surface; and contacting the charged carbon particles with the electrically charged surface. In some implementations, the method further comprises forming a coating of physisorbed carbon particles on the surface.
US09630206B2	Electrosurgical electrode and method of manufacturing same An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating which includes a solvent-free hydroxyl functional solid phenyl silicone resin in the range of about 40% to about 60% parts per weight of the coating; a calcium metasilicate in the range of about 20% to about 40% parts per weight of the coating; an epoxy cresol novalac resin in the range of about 5% to about 15% parts per weight of the coating; an ultra-fine air micronized muscovite mica in the range of about 0% to about 10% parts per weight of the coating; a 60% active powder version of a methyl alkyl polysilaxane in the range of about 3% to about 7% parts per weight of the coating; a high temperature calcination of coprecipitated compound with manganese-copper-iron in the range of about 0% to about 10% parts per weight of the coating; an o-cresol novolac resin in the range of about 0.5% to about 3% parts per weight of the coating; and an acrylate copolymer in the range of about 0.5% to about 3% parts per weight of the coating. This coating is applied to the surfaces of an electrosurgical device minimize the build-up of charred tissue (i.e., eschar) on the surfaces of the electrosurgical device.
US09630205B2	Electrostatic application apparatus and method for applying liquid An electrostatic application apparatus 100 comprises a tubular electrode 1 forming a first flow path F1 whose inner surface is formed of an electrically conductive wall; a counter electrode 20 placed to block an extension of an axis line of the first flow path F1; a power source 30 applying a voltage between the tubular electrode 1 and the counter electrode 20, and a liquid supply unit 40 supplying a liquid to the first flow path F1. If an axial length of the first flow path F1 is L1 and an inside diameter of the first flow path F1 is D1, then L1/D1 is 35 or more, the inside diameter D1 of the first flow path is 0.5 to 2.0 mm, and the length L1 of the first flow path is 20 to 100 mm.
US09630200B2	Substrate treatment apparatus with elongating treatment liquid supply pipe A substrate treatment apparatus includes: a substrate holding unit which horizontally holds a substrate; a substrate rotating unit which rotates the substrate held by the substrate holding unit about a vertical axis; a treatment liquid supplying unit which supplies a treatment liquid to an upper surface of the substrate held by the substrate holding unit; an opposing member to be located in opposed spaced relation to the upper surface of the substrate held by the substrate holding unit in contact with a film of the treatment liquid formed on the upper surface of the substrate so as to receive a lift force from the liquid film; a support member which supports the opposing member; and an opposing member holding mechanism which causes the support member to hold the opposing member in a vertically relatively movable manner.
US09630188B2	Device and method for decoke effluent processing A device and method for processing decoke effluent to remove particulate matter and pollutant gases is provided, with particular concern for meeting ever more stringent environmental standards.
US09630184B2	Oscillation monitor for pulverizer journal assembly A pulverizer 10 includes a journal assembly 19 with a grinding roller 18 that grinds solids in a grinding table 14. The oscillations of the journal assembly 19 are monitored by an angular displacement transducer (ADT) 32 that creates a composite signal. A controller 83 receives the composite signal from the ADT and compares it with known information of the pulverizer 10. It then identifies abnormal situations such as damage to a grinding roll 14, the grinding table 14, the spring assembly 20 and other parts of the pulverizer 10 before they cause major damage.
US09630183B2	Electrowetting on dielectric using graphene An electrowetting device and a method of electrowetting may be provided. An electrode may be provided. The electrode has a graphene layer having a first side and a second side that opposes the first side. The electrode also has a dielectric layer disposed on the first side of the graphene layer. A liquid droplet is disposed on the dielectric layer. A voltage is applied through the droplet and the electrode. A contact angle between the dielectric layer and an edge of the liquid droplet contacting the dielectric layer changes in response to the applied voltage.
US09630182B2	Non-contact infrared thermocycling A microfluidic chip includes one or more reaction chambers to hold fluids for chemical or biochemical reactions, such as PCR. A non-contact heat source heats the reaction chamber and the fluid, such that the heat source does not contact the reaction chamber or the fluid. The heat source can heat the reaction chamber and the fluid separately, where the reaction chamber and the fluid separately absorb heat radiation from the heat source. A temperature sensor acquires a temperature of the reaction chamber and/or the fluid. Control circuitry controls the heat source according to a cycling profile for the reaction in the fluid to cycle the heat source between heating and not heating the reaction chamber and the fluid based on the temperature acquired by the temperature sensor. Cooling can be provided passively or actively.
US09630181B2	Plug application and removal device and sample processing device The present invention is such a plug application and removal device that mist which is generated upon plug removal of a sample container or a reagent container is not peripherally scattered, or is such a sample processing device that mist which is generated upon dispensing of a sample or a reagent into a container is not mixed to another container. A plug application and removal device has a container holding mechanism that holds a container housing liquid inside and applied with a plug, and has a plug application and removal mechanism that removes or applies the plug from/to the container. The plug application and removal device has: a control mechanism for controlling movement of liquid or mist spilled out of the container upon a process of removal or application of the plug by the plug application and removal mechanism.
US09630172B2	Photocatalyst complex Provided are a titanium dioxide-coated upconverting nanoparticle (UCNP) and a photocatalyst complex containing a gold nanorod (GNR) combined with the titanium dioxide-coated UCNP.
US09630171B2	Catalyst containing a modified Y-type zeolite and a preparation process thereof The present invention discloses a catalytic cracking catalyst and a preparation process therefor. The catalytic cracking catalyst comprises a cracking active component, 10 wt %-70 wt % of a clay on the dry basis, and 10 wt %-40 wt % of an inorganic oxide binder (as oxide), relative to the weight of the catalytic cracking catalyst, wherein said cracking active component contains, relative to the weight of the catalytic cracking catalyst, 10 wt %-50 wt % of a modified Y-type zeolite on the dry basis and 0-40 wt % of other zeolite on the dry basis, wherein said modified Y-type zeolite is characterized by having a unit cell size of 2.420-2.440 nm; as percent by weight of the modified Y-type zeolite, a phosphorus content of 0.05-6%, a RE2O3 content of 0.03-10%, and an alumina content of less than 22%; and a specific hydroxy nest concentration of less than 0.35 mmol/g and more than 0.05 mmol/g.
US09630167B2	Ni nano cluster support on MgO—CeO2—ZrO2 catalyst for tri-reforming of methane and a process for preparation thereof The present invention provides a Ni nano-cluster supported on MgO—CeO2—ZrO2 catalyst and processes the production of the catalyst. Further, the present invention discloses use of Ni nano-cluster supported on MgO—CeO2—ZrO2 catalyst for the synthesis gas (a mixture of CO and H2) by tri-reforming of methane. The process provides a direct single step selective vapor phase tri-reforming of methane to synthesis gas over NiO—MgO—CeO2—ZrO2 oxide catalyst between temperature range of 600° C. to 800° C. at atmospheric pressure. The process provides a methane conversion of 1-99% with H2 to CO mole ratio of 1.6 to 2.3.
US09630163B2	Production of metal-organic frameworks An apparatus for producing metal organic frameworks, comprising: a tubular flow reactor comprising a tubular body into which, in use, precursor compounds which form the metal organic framework are fed and flow, said tubular body including at least one annular loop.
US09630158B2	Method of delivering PCR solution to microfluidic PCR chamber The present invention relates to systems and methods of performing in-line mixing of assay components and delivery of such mixed components into microfluidic channels. In one aspect, a method of delivering mixed assay components is provided which comprises causing an unmixed primer solution to flow into a first mixing channel, the unmixed primer solution comprising a common reagent and a primer, holding the unmixed primer solution in the first mixing channel for at least a threshold amount of time to allow the unmixed primer solution to transition into a mixed primer solution, causing a buffer to flow into a second mixing channel, the buffer comprising the common reagent but not including a primer, and, after holding the unmixed primer solution in the first mixing channel for at least the threshold amount of time, drawing, from the first mixing channel, the mixed primer solution into a common exit channel.
US09630155B2	System and a method for dispersing by circulation A system and a method for dispersing by circulating a mixture that simplifies the structure of the part for sealing a shaft of a dispersing device and lengthens the life of the device are provided. The system for dispersing by circulating a slurry or liquid mixture to disperse substances in the mixture comprises a rotating and continuously dispersing device that disperses the mixture, a tank that is connected to an outlet of the dispersing device, a circulating pump that circulates the mixture, and a piping that in series connects the dispersing device, the tank, and the circulating pump. In the dispersing device the outflow of the mixture is greater than the inflow so that an amount of the mixture in the dispersing device is maintained at a level where a part for sealing a shaft that is provided inside the dispersing device is not immersed.
US09630151B2	Hydrophilically modified fluorinated membrane (V) Disclosed are copolymers suitable for hydrophilically modifying the surface of fluoropolymer porous membranes, for example, a copolymer of the formula: wherein R, n, m, and x are as defined herein. Also disclosed are a method of preparing the copolymers, a method of hydrophilically modifying porous fluoropolymer supports, and composite hydrophilic fluoropolymer porous membranes prepared from the copolymers.
US09630150B2	Porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, method for producing the same, gas-permeable membrane and ventilation member using the same The present invention provides a porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane having a surface coated with a liquid-repellent agent. In this porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, the liquid-repellent agent is a polymer obtained by polymerization of monomers consisting essentially of CH2═CHCOOCH2CH2C6F13. This porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane is suitable for use as a gas-permeable membrane that allows passage of gases but prevents entry of liquids and/or dust, specifically as a waterproof sound-transmitting membrane, a waterproof gas-permeable membrane, or a dustproof gas-permeable membrane.
US09630149B2	Composite polyamide membrane with improved structure A thin film composite polyamide membrane having a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer comprising a reaction product of m-phenylene diamine (mPD) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC), characterized by the thin film polyamide layer having a critical strain value of less than 10%. In another embodiment, the thin film polyamide layer has a modulus of greater than 0.75 (GPa). In yet another embodiment, the thin film polyamide layer has an equilibrium swelling value of at least 45%. In another embodiment, the thin film polyamide layer has a thickness of at least 230 nm.
US09630144B2	Dry chemical scrubber with pH adjustment Implementations disclosed herein provide a dry chemical scrubber with a pH regulator that adjusts an internal pH value of the dry chemical scrubber by adding high pH elements to the contents of the dry chemical scrubber on a continuous or periodic basis.
US09630139B2	Functionalized hydrogen sulfide scavengers Functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ethers have been found to perform as non (or anti-) scaling hydrogen sulfide scavengers. A method of scavenging hydrogen sulfide includes contacting a fluid containing hydrogen sulfide with a treatment fluid including a functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether. Accordingly, the alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether reacts with the hydrogen sulfide to reduce the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the fluid. The functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether is functionalized with a phosphate group, phosphonate group, sulfate group, or sulfonate group. A broad range of alpha-hydroxy alkyl ethers are disclosed.
US09630135B2	Honeycomb body made of ceramic material A honeycomb body of ceramic material for use in installations for cleaning and/or regenerating gases, comprising a prismatic body, which is penetrated by many rectilinear gas-flow channels parallel to one another, which discharge into both face ends of the honeycomb body, wherein the honeycomb body (1) has at least one tubular recess (5, 5′), which is oriented transversely to the direction of the flow channels (4).
US09630134B2	Ovate tubular filter cartridges and filter systems using the same Filter cartridges including tubular filter media having ovate cross-sections and filter systems using the ovate tubular filter cartridges are described herein. The inner perimeters of the ovate cross-sections of one or more of the filter cartridges may be asymmetric, i.e., the inner perimeters of the cross-sections of the tubular filter media in the filter cartridges may have no lines about which they are symmetric. The inner perimeters of the ovate cross-sections of the tubular filter media in one or more of the filter cartridges may have only one line of symmetry.
US09630125B2	Gas-blowing liquid sample infusing device and infusion container used for the same A gas-blowing liquid sample infusing device includes a sample introducing tube 17 made from a liquid-sample inner tube 40 and a nebulizing-gas outer tube 41 for nebulizing and supplying a liquid sample, and an exhaust sealing tube 18 provided on the circumference of the sample introducing tube 17, and a cushion member 43 that is mounted on the opening of a sample container 19 (the body of an infusion container 21), that allows the sample introducing tube 17 to pass through and has a contact surface for contacting the lower end of the exhaust sealing tube 18, and an engaging member (lid) 20 that includes a cushion admitting concave part 42 in which an engaging part 44 that is mounted on the opening of the sample container 19 and prevents the upward movement of the cushion member 43 is provided on the lateral surface of the inner circumference.
US09630123B2	Liquid distributor with a mixer An apparatus for distributing a flow of a liquid descending in an inner space of a packed column includes: a collector to collect the flow of the liquid; a mixer below and vertically spaced apart from the collector to receive and mix the liquid collected; a first conduit to receive and transmit at least part of the liquid from a first sector of the collector to a first zone of the mixer; and a second conduit to receive and transmit at least part of the liquid from a second sector of the collector to a second zone of the mixer. A geometric center of the first sector of the collector is positioned circumferentially away from a geometric center of the first zone of the mixer and/or a geometric center of the collector's second sector is positioned circumferentially away from a geometric center of the mixer's second zone.
US09630122B2	Salt removal and transport system and method for use in a mono ethylene glycol reclamation process A system for removing salt from a process stream being fed into a flash separator introduces a swirling motive fluid into the fluid column of the separator. The swirling motive fluid comes into contact with salt components residing in the fluid of the column to create a salt slurry. Means to limit the upward movement of the swirling motive fluid can be provided. The salt slurry is then removed and can be sent to a brine generation vessel. Saturated brine from the vessel is transported back to the fluid column to replace the motive fluid in the column.
US09630120B2	Toy or game with illuminable tube A toy or game with an illuminable transparent or translucent tube has a moveable part in the tube and a power source adjacent an end of the tube for selectively controllable movement of the part. The part may be a moveable light source or a separate stationary light source may be adjacent one end of the tube with the moveable part blocking light from the light source. The power source and the light source may be adjacent the same end of the tube or may be adjacent opposed ends. The power source may be an elastic element or compressed gas. Air flow through the blower is adjusted by user manipulable controls.
US09630117B2	Animated toy figure A toy figure is provided that incorporates a torso, rotatably mounted on a spine, a pelvis fixed to the spine separate from the torso, a movable leg mounted on the pelvis, and a movable arm movably mounted to the torso. A lever extending from the movable leg into the torso rotates the torso on the spine as a result of the motion of the leg. The movable arm, attached to the spine by a linkage, is moved as a result of the relative motion of the rotating torso and the spine. The linkage may be attached within the movable arm near the shoulder or near the elbow.
US09630114B2	Suggesting friends for playing a game Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems provide a suggested list of people for a user of a social network system to play a game with. A social networking system receives a trigger for providing the user access from a user device to the game over a network. The social networking system identifies a pool of people who have a personal connection with the user and who have not played the game before. From the pool of people, a suggested list of people is selected based on closeness to the user. The suggested list is sent to the user device for the user device for the user to selectively invite one or more of the people to play the game.
US09630112B2	Server device, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing game program A server device determines: win/loss of a battle game in response to a battle request from a player terminal; a provisional game content when it is determined that a player wins the battle game; win/loss of a successive battle game succeeding the battle game in response to a successive battle request from the player terminal after determining the provisional game content; and a game content, to which rarity higher than or identical to the provisional game content is set, to be provisional game content after change when determined that the player wins the successive battle game; and allows the player to own the provisional game content when accepting an acquisition request from the player terminal after determining the provisional game content, and allows the player to own the provisional game content after change when accepting an acquisition request from the player terminal after determining the provisional game content after change.
US09630111B2	Automatic game comparison and recommendation Game players are connected to each other through comparisons of information associated with events in which the game players and their friends have competed. Competition information such as game play results, leader board positions, game attributes, and entitlements may be used to compare players and players' friends to each other, and the comparison information is used to recommend additional events to the players in such a way as to enhance social networking and asynchronous game play among the game players and their friends in the game.
US09630109B2	Context-aware gamification platform An advanced context-aware platform is integrated with a variety of other applications to allow processing of contextual information from various sources. One type of application may provide spatial and temporal context information for various actions. Another type of application may provide additional information for an action within a social and/or business context. These contextual information types are received and assimilated by the platform in order to enrich the data value chain. Processing large volumes of data and events may be facilitated in a scalable and rapid manner utilizing technologies such as in-memory databases (e.g., the HANA database available from SAP AG), and/or complex event processing (CEP) such as is available from Sybase ESP. Context-aware platforms according to embodiments may find particular use in providing context to systems implementing gamification in an enterprise environment.
US09630108B2	Method and apparatus for testing game data Methods and apparatus for testing game data are provided. In a network game to be tested, skill effect data of a character to be tested can be obtained, and a combat strategy can be formulated accordingly. The network game along with a fight test of the character can be implemented, according to the combat strategy, to obtain and output testing data. Whether the combat strategy needs to be adjusted can then be determined. When the combat strategy is determined that needs to be adjusted, the methods and apparatus can be used to adjust the combat strategy, implement the fight test of the character according to the adjusted combat strategy, and obtain the testing data. When the combat strategy is determined that does not need to be adjusted, the methods and apparatus can be used to analyze a degree of balance of the character in the network game.
US09630104B2	Systems, methods, and apparatus for transmitting virtual world content from a server system to a client Virtual world content is transmitted from at least one server to at least one client computer by defining a camera position on the client computer and projecting a geometrical shape from the camera position in the direction of a viewing vector. This geometrical shape defines a subsection of the virtual world content, which is then transmitted to the particular client, where it is maintained within a content cache.
US09630103B2	Game controller A game controller includes a main body, a detachable electrode, a sensor and a controlling unit. The main body includes a grasping part. The detachable electrode is disposed on the grasping part. The sensor detects whether the detachable electrode is in contact with the grasping part. According to a result of judging whether the detachable electrode is in contact with the grasping part, the controlling unit controls the detachable electrode to generate a corresponding electric shock signal.
US09630102B2	Input device with membrane to impede entrance of foreign contaminates into an electric gaming machine Methods, systems, or apparatuses for impeding the entrance of foreign contaminates into a housing of a gaming machine may include a gaming controller, a panel, and an input device mounted to the panel. The input device may include a housing. The housing of the input device may include a first section, a second section, and a member moveable with respect to the first and the second sections, wherein the moveable member is configured to be actuated by a player to provide input to the gaming controller; and a membrane disposed between the first section and the panel, wherein the membrane impedes the entrance of foreign contaminates into the housing.
US09630100B2	Wireless communication system and method for game play with multiple remote-control flying carpet A gaming system for enabling three-dimensional game play of remote-control craft controlled by a controller, each craft including a communication system with both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) capabilities. The system can include a plurality of hovering remote-control flying craft each controlled by a handheld controller, and further may include at least one additional game accessory elements, such as a puck, a ground station or a gun. Each pairing of craft and controllers communicate via an RF protocol that transmits at least control communications between the controller and the craft based on pair identification information in an RF communication protocol. The craft and game-accessory elements also communicate via at least an IR protocol that communicates game-play information. Selectable pairs of craft and controllers may be assigned to different teams for playing multiplayer team games based on team identification information in the RF communication protocol.
US09630099B2	Information processing device, information processing system, and launch program and storage medium storing the same providing photographing functionality A game device according to the present embodiment includes a camera as image pick-up means. An inner camera is accommodated in an upper housing. In addition, a microphone hole is provided in an inner surface of the upper housing so as to sense external sound through a microphone.
US09630097B2	Online software video capture and replay system A user-activity video signal can be received. The user-activity video signal can comprise a video capture characterizing a user's interaction with a software application on a client. The software application can have an interface display space on the client and the software application can execute on the client in operation with at least one remote backend computing system. Backend user interaction data corresponding to the user's interaction with the software application as generated by the at least one remote backend computing system can be received. A new video comprising a plurality of divided segments of the user-activity video signal can be generated automatically using the backend user interaction data and a plurality of predefined rules. The new video can be provided. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
US09630096B2	Control of mobile game play on a mobile vessel In one embodiment, a system and method for controlling mobile gaming on a vessel may have a plurality of mobile gaming devices, a location server operable to track a device position of each of the plurality of mobile gaming devices and track a vessel position of the vessel, and a mobile gaming management server configured to communicate with the location server and a gaming server, the mobile gaming management server operable to individually control whether each of the plurality of mobile gaming devices is permitted to play a game of chance based on the device position and the vessel position.
US09630086B1	Leveling device, system and method A jack for leveling a pool table fits under at least one leg of the table. The jack has a circular base disk and a circular upper disk, with a gear wheel disposed between the disks. Opposing surfaces on the disks and the gear wheel have pairs of cooperating circular ramped grooves therein, with each pair of grooves receiving a ball. A worm gear has teeth in geared connection with the teeth of the gear wheel. Turning the worm gear causes the gear wheel to rotate, which causes the balls to roll in their respective pair of grooves, thus creating an axial motion of the gear wheel and upper disk. By selectively turning the worm gear in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction, the axial motion may be used to selectively raise or lower the pool table, in order to level the playing surface.
US09630085B2	Motorized transportation device A wheel assembly comprises a wheel, a transmission assembly mounted on the wheel, and a motor coupled to the wheel through the transmission assembly. The motor includes an axle extending in a radial direction of the wheel. The transmission assembly transmits a rotational motion of the axle to a rotational motion of the wheel.
US09630084B2	Inline skate sneaker An inline skating shoe is provided. The shoe includes a sole on the bottom with a wheel recess. The present invention may include at least one wheel assembly within the wheel recess, such as a plurality of wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly may include a wheel base attached to the sole, a wheel bracket pivotally attached to the wheel base, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the wheel bracket. The wheel assemblies include a deployed position in which the wheel bracket is pivoted away from the wheel base and a retracted position in which the wheel bracket is pivoted towards the wheel base.
US09630081B2	Elastic training apparatus An elastic resistance training apparatus for the performance of ankle plantar flexor resistance exercises, dorsi flexor resistance exercises, ankle inverter resistance exercises, or ankle everter exercises by a user. The apparatus comprises an elastic cord with a primary loop at each end configured to engage the dorsum and plantar surfaces of the user's foot. An auxiliary loop is connected to the primary loop and configured to engage the user's calcaneus bone when the primary loop engages the dorsum and plantar surfaces of the user's foot centering the apparatus at the talocrural joint to enable the user to perform talocrural joint movements without the apparatus disengaging from the user's foot during resistance exercises.
US09630079B2	Golf swing measurement and analysis system A golf club assembly includes at least one sensor assembly, the sensor assembly being operable to sense at least motion and impact of a golf club head and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly, the processor being operable to sample data from the sensor assembly at a first rate, receive a signal indicating motion of the golf club head, and sample data from the sensor assembly at a second rate different from the first rate upon receiving the signal indicating motion of the golf club head.
US09630078B2	Ring sticks game system Four swords and at least one ring. Each sword has integrally formed handle, blade, and intermediate sections, and top and bottom surfaces with interior and exterior edges. Each generally oval handle section has grasping and shielding regions. Each thin, elongated and curved blade section has upper and lower ends with a convex interior edge and a concave exterior edge and slots extending between the top and bottom surfaces along its length. Each intermediate section has at least one projection extending from one of the edges. Each ring has an outer edge in a circular configuration, an inner edge with circumferential arcs which receives the exterior edges of blade sections of two crossed swords. The blade sections when aimed and rapidly uncrossed project the ring toward the upper ends of the blade sections and beyond for receipt by the sword of another player for subsequent projecting.
US09630070B2	Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a hollow body portion having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, a plurality of ports on the bottom portion and a plurality of inner support portions in the hollow body portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
US09630065B2	Hollow fiber pipe structure A hollow fiber pipe structure includes a fiber pipe body. The fiber pipe body is hollow and formed with a through hole. The inner wall of the through hole is integrally formed with a plurality of reinforcement ribs. Each of the reinforcement ribs includes a foam material layer therein. The inner wall of the through hole is integrally formed with a plurality of reinforcement ribs to enhance the strength of the present invention greatly, and each reinforcement rib comprises a foam material layer therein so that the fiber pipe body is more compact by compressing the foam material layer. The present invention not only enhances its whole strength but also saves the use of the fiber fabric so as to lower the manufacture cost. Besides, the product is light. This is beneficial for hitting a ball.
US09630063B1	Light-activated illuminated golf ball A usable golf ball including an on-demand illuminating device embedded therein that is activated by exposure to external light impulses is provided. Such an illuminating device includes a photocell securely and safely positioned within the subject golf ball core in a suitable manner to allow for uniform weight displacement therein. Additionally, the device includes a switch that operates in response to light impulses wherein an initial light impulse exposure turns the photocell on and a subsequent light impulse exposure deactivates the photocell. With a properly configured illuminatable dimpled ball surface material, the resultant ball will thus illuminate on demand to permit a distinct aesthetically pleasing and/or recognizable iridescent color therefore. Such a golf ball thus includes at least one surface window structure to permit such light impulse exposure externally by the user that leads inward directly to the device switch.
US09630062B2	System and method for a motion sensing device which provides a visual or audible indication A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.
US09630060B2	Exercise equipment with improved user interaction Methods and systems are presented for accepting inputs into a treadmill or other exercise equipment to control functions of the treadmill or exercise equipment. An exercise control system can receive gestures and other inputs. The exercise control system can also obtain information about the user of the exercise control system and information about the environment in which the exercise equipment is operating. Based on the input and the other information, the exercise control system can modify or improve the performance or execution of user interface and functions of the exercise equipment. The changes make the user interfaces and/or functions user-friendly and intuitive.
US09630059B2	Group performance monitoring system and method The present invention provides group performance monitoring systems and methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a group monitoring device includes a display configured to display, during an athletic activity, a plurality of individual performance metrics relating to a plurality of individuals engaged in the athletic activity, each individual performance metric relating to one of the plurality of individuals; and an input to manipulate the display.
US09630058B2	Hand exercise device A hand exercise device comprising a base with a generally planar surface, and at least one string held at a substantial angle of inclination with respect to the planar surface of the base. The hand exercise device can be adapted to perform hand exercises that involve applying a pushing force to move the string such that the string is in contact with the planar surface of the base. The hand exercise device can be modified to include a plurality of strings of different thicknesses held at a substantial angle of inclination to facilitate variable exercise resistance. The hand exercise device can benefit patients by increasing grip strength, improving hand function, and/or alleviating joint pain.
US09630055B2	Versatile glute ham system A versatile glute ham system for use with resistance bands is provided that is provided with a pivoting resistance arm assembly and a pivoting center pad assembly that are pivotally connected to a stabilization bar. The pivoting resistance arm assembly is provided with a resistance arm connection assembly and the pivoting center pad assembly is provided with a center pad connection assembly to secure the pivoting resistance arm assembly and the pivoting center pad assembly to a fixed position relative to the stabilization bar. The versatile glute ham system may optionally be provided with a plurality of connector points on the pivoting resistance arm assembly, the pivoting center pad assembly and the stabilization bar to receive resistance bands.
US09630053B2	Apparatus, in particular for balance training, having at least one moveable platform An apparatus, in particular for balance training and/or fine motor training, includes at least one moveable platform, which is in at least two dimensions oscillatingly moveable, and at least one damping unit for a damping of movements of the moveable platform. The damping unit comprises a central connecting element, which extends at least partially along a zero axis of a rest position of the platform, for the connection of the platform and the damping unit and for a transfer of an at least two-dimensional movement of the platform.
US09630047B1	Exercise machine An exercise apparatus includes foot docking station comprising a base plate pivotally fixed to a back plate at a hinge. The back plate includes a central pivot rotationally fixed with a foot plate that includes a shin engagement mechanism for engaging the shins of the person. The foot docking station is selectively attachable to a lower bench. A distal leg is fixed with the lower bench at a rotational leg mount, the lower bench including a receiver for engaging an upper bench. A proximal leg is fixed with the upper bench at another rotational leg mount. An auxiliary bench may be fixed with the upper and lower benches.
US09630046B2	Support apparatus for an exercise device A support apparatus for removably connecting fitness equipment to an exercise frame. The support apparatus can include first and second rack sections configured to be fixed in a spaced arrangement to a frame member, each rack section including at least one receiving channel having an opening at one end, and a bracket for supporting the exercise equipment.
US09630045B1	Rotatable handle for a dumbbell bar A rotatable handle for a dumbbell bar for allowing hand rotation to reduce the risk of shoulder injury includes a first plate that has an upper face and a lower face, and a second plate that has a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is pivotally coupled to the upper face, such that the first plate and second plate are freely rotatable. A grip is positioned on the lower face, such that the grip is configured for grasping by the hand of a user. A clamp is coupled to and positioned on the top surface. The clamp is complimentary to a dumbbell bar, such that the clamp is configured to secure the second plate to the dumbbell bar.
US09630041B2	Abdominal muscle exercise machine A machine for exercising at least a user's abdominal muscles, the machine having a base having front and back ends, an arm lever mounted to the base, a user platform moved by a user and/or by the arm lever, the user platform slidably and pivotably mounted to the base, and a linkage mechanism operatively connecting the arm lever to the user platform so that when the arm lever is moved towards the user platform, the user platform is moved towards the arm lever and a front end of the user platform is moved upwards, pivoting the user platform into an angled configuration, and when the arm lever is moved away from the user platform, the user platform is moved away from the arm lever and the front end of the user platform is moved downwards, pivoting the user platform into a horizontal configuration.
US09630040B1	Rebound and balance training device A rebound and balance training device includes a frame, a footboard, and a plurality of resilient spring elements extending between and attached to the frame and the footboard to support the footboard above a supporting surface. A user standing on the footboard manually effects repeated vertical bouncing movement between upper and lower positions. The distance traveled by the footboard, the effort required to effect movement, and the stability thereof may be modified by selectively modifying the number, the length, the position, or the elasticity of the resilient elements. In one embodiment, a pair of footboards is employed to simulate skiing movements.
US09630036B2	Safety cabinet with interlock mechanism A safety cabinet is disclosed which includes an enclosure having a double-wall construction and at least one door to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet includes a latch system for selectively retaining the door(s) in a closed position to cover the enclosure. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste. The latch system includes fusible links that fuse when exposed to high ambient temperatures and cause the latch system to further engage the enclosure, thereby promoting the interlocking relationship between the door(s) and the enclosure when the safety cabinet is exposed to threshold high ambient temperatures.
US09630034B2	Method and apparatus for controlled emergency descent Methods and apparatus for an emergency descent system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a cable connector non-slidably connected to an emergency escape cable and a housing connected to the cable connector and configured to enclose a controlled descent system and at least a portion of a length of rope. The housing may comprise an outer protective layer, an inner wall section substantially enclosed by the outer protective layer forming an open interior portion, and a cover configured to be selectively attached to an upper portion of the outer protective layer. The cover may be configured to be selectively attached to an upper portion of the outer protective layer. The cover may be configured to cover at least a portion of the controlled descent system and protect the open interior portion from environmental conditions.
US09630032B2	Pressurized gas cylinder holder for a respirator A pressurized gas cylinder holder for a respirator includes a holding part (15) and at least one tightening strap for fastening a pressurized gas cylinder to a holding part (15). Pressurized gas cylinders with different external diameters are able to be fastened to the pressurized gas cylinder holder with an identical longitudinal axis. The holding part (15) has at least two support elements (19) as separate components in addition to the rest of the holding part (15) for supporting the pressurized gas cylinder and at least four fixing devices (20) formed on the holding part (15) for the at least two support elements (19). The support elements (19) may be fastened to different fixing devices (20) for adaptation to pressurized gas cylinders (9) with a different external diameter.
US09630028B2	Ultrasound system for cerebral blood flow imaging and microbubble-enhanced blood clot lysis An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is described which utilizes one or more transducer arrays affixed to the head of a patient to diagnose and treat stroke victims. The transducer headset produces a two or three dimensional image of the vasculature inside the cranium, preferably assisted by a microbubble contrast agent. A vascular flow map is produced by the system which may be diagnosed for signs of a blood clot. If a blood clot is detected, a therapeutic beam is transmitted while the contrast agent is present to break up the blood clot by the disruption of microbubbles. The headset may also be used in a monitoring application to detect the recurrence of blood clots in a stroke victim.
US09630023B2	System and methods for using a dynamic scheme for radiosurgery The present invention is a method and system for developing a dynamic scheme for Gamma Knife radiosurgery based on the concept of “dose-painting” to take advantage of robotic patient positioning systems on the Gamma Knife C and Perfexion units. The spherical high dose volume created by the Gamma Knife unit will be viewed as a 3D spherical “paintbrush”, and treatment planning is reduced to finding the best route of this “paintbrush” to “paint” a 3D tumor volume. Under the dose-painting concept, Gamma Knife radiosurgery becomes dynamic, where the patient is moving continuously under the robotic positioning system.
US09630019B2	Apparatus for performing deep brain stimulation with an electric field One embodiment of the invention provides a method and apparatus for performing deep brain stimulation with an electromagnetic field. The includes an electrode assembly having multiple electrodes and a phased array system for driving the electrodes to generate the electromagnetic field. By controlling delays within the phased array system, the generated electromagnetic field can be steered to a desired region of the brain.
US09630015B2	Multi-element coupler for generation of electromagnetic energy Implantable devices and/or sensors can be wirelessly powered by controlling and propagating electromagnetic waves in a patient's tissue. Such implantable devices/sensors can be implanted at target locations in a patient, to stimulate areas such as the heart, brain, spinal cord, or muscle tissue, and/or to sense biological, physiological, chemical attributes of the blood, tissue, and other patient parameters. The propagating electromagnetic waves can be generated with sub-wavelength structures configured to manipulate evanescent fields outside of tissue to generate the propagating waves inside the tissue. Methods of use are also described.
US09630014B2	System and method for analyzing medical device programming parameters The technology disclosed herein relates to a system and method for analyzing medical device programming parameters. One aspect of the current technology is a method where an overall performance metric is detected for a cardiac medical device that is outside of a threshold at a first cardiac location in a patient. Processing circuitry identifies a first operating condition and sensing circuitry measures a first sensor response during the first operating condition. An adjustment is proposed to one or more programming parameters of the medical device based on the performance metric, the first operating condition, and the sensor response to the operating condition.
US09630013B2	Systems and methods for wireless control of noninvasive electrotherapy Methods and devices for providing noninvasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation are described herein. In one aspect, a device for noninvasive electrotherapy includes wireless communication circuitry configured to receive pulse generation control signals wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device can include pulse generation circuitry configured to deliver electrical waveforms according to instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signals. The computing device can include a cellular telephone device, a portable media player, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, or an internet access device.
US09630011B2	System and methods for diagnosis and treatment of discogenic lower back pain Methods and devices to treat discogenic lumbar back pain are disclosed. Electrodes are implanted within the anterior epidural space of the patient. A pulse generator that is connected to the electrodes delivers electrical impulses to sympathetic nerves located within the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) of the lumbar spine and outer posterior annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral disc. In alternate embodiments, energy directed to nerves in the PLL may be from light or mechanical vibrations, or the nerves may be cooled. The electrodes may also be used diagnostically to correlate spontaneous nerve activity with spinal movement, fluctuations in autonomic tone and the patient's experience of pain. The electrodes may also be used to generate diagnostic evoked potentials. The diagnostic data are used to devise parameters for the therapeutic nerve stimulation. Automatic analysis of the data may be incorporated into a closed-loop system that performs the nerve stimulation automatically.
US09630010B2	Vagus nerve stimulation with target effects controlled by adjusting temporal parameters One or more temporal stimulation parameters of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) are selected to substantially modulate one or more target physiological functions without substantially modulating one or more non-target physiological functions. In one embodiment, a stimulation duty cycle is selected such that VNS is delivered to the cervical vagus nerve trunk to modulate a cardiovascular function without causing laryngeal muscle contractions.
US09630008B2	Single channel cochlear implant artifact attenuation in late auditory evoked potentials Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods and systems for attenuating artifacts in single channel cochlear implants. Both high and low frequency artifacts can be attenuating using embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems. In some embodiments, low-pass filters, impedance balancing, and DC artifact estimation can be used, alone or in combination, to attenuate or completely remove artifacts in single channel cochlear implants.
US09630007B2	Energy harvesting cochlear implant The invention is related to a totally implantable cochlear implant having a transducer which is a piezoelectric vibration energy harvester to be mounted on the ossicular chain or the tympanic membrane to detect the frequency of oscillations and generate the required voltage to stimulate the relevant auditory nerves. The invention enables patients' continuous access to sound, since it eliminates the outside components of conventional cochlear implants. The invention also eliminates the problem of battery need, since the transducer generates voltage required to stimulate auditory nerves from the vibrations of ossicular chain. The transducer is fabricated using Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) fabrication techniques. The invention incorporates of two main parts, a transducer acting both as a frequency detector and an energy harvester, and electrodes to stimulate the auditory nerve inside the cochlea.
US09630005B2	Method and system for providing electrical stimulation to a user A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user as a user performs a set of tasks during a time window, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation treatment, characterized by a stimulation parameter and a set of portions, to a brain region of the user in association with the time window; for each task of the set of tasks: receiving a signal stream characterizing a neurological state of the user; from the signal stream, identifying a neurological signature characterizing the neurological state associated with the task; and modulating the electrical stimulation treatment provided to the brain region of the user based upon the neurological signature, wherein modulating comprises delivering a portion of the set of portions of the electrical stimulation treatment to the brain region of the user, while maintaining an aggregate amount of the stimulation parameter of the treatment provided during the time window below a maximum limit.
US09630001B2	Methods for modulating osteochondral development using bioelectric stimulation Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the growth, development and repair of bone, cartilage or other connective tissue. Devices and stimulus waveforms are provided to differentially modulate the behavior of osteoblasts, chondrocytes and other connective tissue cells to promote proliferation, differentiation, matrix formation or mineralization for in vitro or in vivo applications. Continuous-mode and pulse-burst-mode stimulation of cells with charge-balanced signals may be used. Bone, cartilage and other connective tissue growth is stimulated in part by nitric oxide release through electrical stimulation and may be modulated through co-administration of NO donors and NO synthase inhibitors. Bone, cartilage and other connective tissue growth is stimulated in part by release of BMP-2 and BMP-7 in response to electrical stimulation to promote differentiation of cells. The methods and devices described are useful in promoting repair of bone fractures, cartilage and connective tissue repair as well as for engineering tissue for transplantation.
US09630000B2	Methods and apparatus for fabricating leads with conductors and related flexible lead configurations MRI/RF compatible leads include at least one conductor, a respective conductor having at least one segment with a multi-layer stacked coil configuration. The lead can be configured so that the lead heats local tissue less than about 10 degrees Celsius (typically about 5 degrees Celsius or less) or does not heat local tissue when a patient is exposed to target RF frequencies at a peak input SAR of at least about 4 W/kg and/or a whole body average SAR of at least about 2 W/kg. Related leads and methods of fabricating leads are also described.
US09629992B2	Fluid infusion device and related sealing assembly for a needleless fluid reservoir Disclosed herein is a fluid infusion device of the type that delivers medication fluid to the body of a patient. The device includes or cooperates with a fluid reservoir, and the device has a sealing assembly to receive and form a fluid seal with the fluid reservoir. A retractable sealing element surrounding a hollow fluid delivery needle may be used to seal a port of the fluid reservoir. The port may include a pressure vent that is sealed by the retractable sealing element. In one variation, the reservoir includes a moving valve sleeve that holds a septum. The septum moves to allow the reservoir to vent, and to form a seal with the port when the needle pierces the septum. In another variation, the device includes a needleless sealing assembly. In yet other variations, the device uses a needled fluid reservoir.
US09629990B2	Applicators A surgical preparation applicator device has a pre-loaded container of surgical preparation liquid, the container having a front closure at its front end. The container is received in an applicator body which includes a tubular receiving structure, movable from an initial position to an open position whereby a cutter of the applicator body opens the front closure to allow liquid to flow forwardly to an applicator pad. The applicator body defines a flow path between the container and the applicator pad. The container has separate chambers containing different component liquids of the surgical preparation liquid. The chambers are separated by an internal wall and being side-by-side, each having a front opening at the front end of the container with the front closure closing off both front openings.
US09629987B2	Systems and methods for shunting fluid Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked. Systems and methods for flushing a shunt system are also disclosed herein, as are various systems and methods for opening auxiliary fluid pathways through a shunt system.
US09629983B2	All in one antimicrobial dressing for catheter coverage We have disclosed dressing devices that combine the functions of coverage of a catheter insertion site, fluid handling capacity for the puncture site of a catheter, and fixation of the catheter. More specifically, we have disclosed dressing devices comprising a base, a pad, and a dressing film, and the devices possess antimicrobial properties. We further disclose a method of making the disclosed dressing devices, a kit comprising the disclosed dressing devices and a catheter fastener means, a method of installing the dressing devices on a patient's skin over an indwelling catheter, and a method of replacing the disclosed dressing devices.
US09629982B2	Medical device control handle with multiple puller wires A medical device control handle or catheter includes deflection assembly and at least one of the following: a disk actuator, a lever actuator and a ring actuator for actuating additional puller wires in manipulation of multiple features of the medical device or catheter independently of each other. The disk actuator has a common rotational axis with but is rotationally independent of the deflection assembly. The lever actuator has a separate rotational axis. The ring is mounted outside of the control handle and rotatable relative to the control handle to actuate another puller wire for manipulating another feature of the catheter.Each of the disk, lever and ring actuators are of a design that allows existing control handles and catheters to be readily modified to include these actuators.
US09629977B2	Capping device for a medical access connector A capping device that includes a cap, a first member, a second member, and a living hinge is provided. The cap is for covering the top of a medical access connector. The first member is connected with the cap. The living hinge is located between the first member and the second member. Capping and uncapping the medical access connector with the cap is transparent to a user that is manipulating the medical access connector.
US09629970B2	Auto-titration bi-level pressure support system and method of using same A bi-level pressure support system and method of treating disordered breathing that optimizes the pressure delivered to the patient during inspiration and expiration to treat the disordered breathing while minimizing the delivered pressure for patient comfort. The pressure generating system generates a flow of breathing gas at an inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) during inspiration and at an expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) during expirations. A controller monitor at least one of the following conditions: (1) snoring, (2) apneas, (3) hypopneas, or (4) a big leak in the pressure support system and adjusts the IPAP and the EPAP based on the occurrence of any one of these conditions.
US09629968B2	Device for supplying micronized medical salt The device (1) for supplying micronized medical salt comprises a container (2) for medical salt, having a vertical longitudinal development and a lower end portion (3) provided with a mouth of release (4) of the medical salt, a screw (20) inserted into the container and having an upper end (21) and a lower end (22) which is free, rotation members (30) of the screw mechanically connected thereto for rotating it with respect to the container, where the screw advances the medical salt downward so that the medical salt is released in a controlled manner from the mouth of release (4), the device further comprising a dispenser (50) which comprises a supply duct (51) and a ventilation member (60) which generates an air flow within the supply duct, where the mouth of release is in communication with the supply duct so as to release the medical salt directly in the air flow.
US09629967B2	Insufflation system An aerosol generator is positioned adjacent to a patient as an attachment to a trocar. The trocar has an entry port for insufflation gas. Aerosol generated by a vibrating element is entrained in the insufflation gas and the mixture is delivered through the trocar. The aerosol may contain a medicament. The trocar may be a conventional trocar. Such trocars are typically used for a camera. The delivery of the aerosolized medicament can occur at the start of the procedure and be delivered in bolus. At the start of the procedure, the peritoneum is being inflated by the flow of insufflator gas. This gas flow will help to entrain the aerosolized medicament to the pneumoperitoneum regions. The surgeon can temporarily remove the camera from the trocar port to facilitate insertion and positioning of the aerosolizing unit.
US09629966B2	Internal dry powder delivery system and method thereof An internal dry powder delivery system through a working channel of an endoscopic cannula for directly applying the powder form medication to an internal tissue/organ site, includes an elongated tubular delivery channel and a powder supply device for producing pressurized gas mixing with the dry powder for feeding to form a mixture of dry powder and pressurized gas delivering to an internal tissue/organ site through the delivery channel via endoscopic cannula. It ensures a smooth powder release by preventing liquid from accumulation at the tip of the delivery channel and offers physicians a new powder form drug delivery method via endoscope. Also, it offers new minimal invasive application by directly and precisely applying the powder format drug to the internal sites of human gastrointestinal organ via endoscope to achieve hemostasis, anti-inflammation, anti-ulcer and anti-tumor treatment, etc.
US09629961B2	Syringe having dual pivoting arm plunger rod A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end. The syringe assembly further includes a stopper disposed within a chamber of the syringe barrel, a plunger adapter engaged with the stopper and defining a recessed portion therein, and first and second plunger arms each having a first end pivotally secured to the plunger adapter. The first and second plunger arms each have a pre-use position where the plunger arms are spaced from each other, and a use position where the plunger arms are positioned adjacent to each other and configured to displace the stopper relative to the syringe barrel. The recessed portion of the plunger adapter receives a portion of a first end of a plunger rod when the first and second plunger arms are in the pre-use position and the use position.
US09629959B2	Prefilled syringe jet injector A jet injector that includes a prefilled syringe. The syringe includes a fluid chamber that contains a medicament. The syringe also has an injection-assisting needle, and a plunger is movable within the fluid chamber. A housing is configured for allowing insertion of the needle to a penetration depth. An energy source is configured for biasing the plunger to produce an injecting pressure in the medicament in the fluid chamber of between about 80 and 1000 p.s.i. to jet inject the medicament from the fluid chamber through the needle to an injection site.
US09629948B2	Methods for upgrading ventricle assist devices Methods, systems, and devices for an updatable blood pump are disclosed herein. The blood pump can be part of a mechanical circulatory support system that can include a system controller and the blood pump. The blood pump can include a rotary motor and a control unit that can communicate with the system controller. The system controller can initiate the update process and can provide the update to the blood pump. Upon initiation of the update process, the control unit can stop the rotary motor. While the rotary motor is stopped, the blood pump can be updated. At the completion of the update, the rotary pump can be restarted.
US09629941B2	Hydrogel coated scaffold The present document is directed to a titanium dioxide scaffold comprising a hydrogel coating comprising a biologically active substance. Also disclosed is a method for producing a thin hydrogel coating on a titanium dioxide scaffold and uses of the hydrogel coated scaffolds as medical implants.
US09629938B2	Exhaust gas filter device The invention relates to an exhaust gas filter device for filtering contaminants out of exhaust gases, comprising: a filtering apparatus for filtering the exhaust gases, wherein the exhaust gases enter the filtering apparatus at a filter inlet surface, flow through the filtering apparatus and exit the filtering apparatus at a filter outlet surface; and a distribution channel for distributing the exhaust gases to be filtered along the filter inlet surface, and a collection channel for collecting the filtered exhaust gases exiting at the filter outlet surface; wherein the cross section of the collection channel increases in the direction of flow of the exhaust gases and/or the cross section of the distribution channel decreases in the direction of flow of the exhaust gases.
US09629932B2	Photodynamic diagnosis, formulations usable as photosensitizers for this purpose, method for the production and use thereof In the early detection of cancer, in particular bladder cancer, a photodynamic diagnosis uses, as a photosensitizer, a formulation that contains sodium hypericinate that is bonded to polyvinylpyrrolidone or complexed with polyvinylpyrrolidone.
US09629930B2	Methods and compositions for treating hemophilia B Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for insertion of Factor IX (FIX) sequences into the genome of a cell for treating hemophilia B.
US09629927B2	Single wall nanotube constructs and uses thereof The present invention provides soluble single wall nanotube (SWNT) constructs functionalized with a plurality of a targeting moiety and a plurality of one or more payload molecules attached thereto. The targeting moiety and the payload molecules may be attached to the soluble SWNT via a DNA or other oligomer platform attached to the SWNT. These soluble SWNT constructs may comprise a radionuclide or contrast agent and as such are effective as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Methods provided herein are to diagnosing or locating a cancer, treating a cancer, eliciting an immune response against a cancer or delivering an anticancer drug in situ via an enzymatic nanofactory using the soluble SWNT constructs.
US09629924B2	Conjugates of CC-1065 analogs and bifunctional linkers This invention relates to novel analogs of the DNA-alkylating agent CC-1065 and to their conjugates. Furthermore this invention concerns intermediates for the preparation of said agents and conjugates. The conjugates are designed to release their (multiple) payload after one or more activation steps and/or at a rate and time span controlled by the conjugate in order to selectively deliver and/or controllably release one or more of said DNA alkylating agents. The agents, conjugates, and intermediates can be used to treat an illness that is characterized by undesired (cell) proliferation. As an example, the agents and the conjugates of this invention may be used to treat a tumor.
US09629921B2	Smart pro-drugs of serine protease inhibitors The present invention relates to prodrugs of protease inhibitors, such as inhibitors of the proteosome, DPP IV, FAPα and the like. These“pro-inhibitors” are activated, i.e., cleaved, by an “activated protease” to release an active inhibitor moiety in proximity to a “target protease”. The identity of activating protease and target protease can be the same (such as pro-inhibitors being referred to as “Target-Activated Smart Protease Inhibitors” or “TASPI”) or different (e.g., “Target-Directed Smart Protease Inhibitors” or “TDSPI”). After activation of the pro-inhibitor, the active inhibitor moiety can self-inactivate by, e.g., intramolecular-cyclization or cis-trans isomerization.
US09629910B2	Use of Th9 cells and IL-9 for the treatment of melanoma Described herein are methods for the treatment of cancer (e.g. melanoma, lung cancer, or other cancers). The methods involve administrating to a subject in need thereof an agonist of the IL-9 receptor (e.g. IL-9), e.g. an agent that binds and activates the IL-9 receptor, or an agent that increases IL-9 expression in the subject (e.g. administration of TH9 cells that express IL-9, or administration of an inhibitor of ROR).
US09629909B2	Methods for targeting pulmonary diseases with agents that bind a target in pulmonary tissue Disclosed is the use of an agent (e.g., antibody fragment, antagonist, ligand, dAb monomer) that binds a target in pulmonary tissue for the manufacture of a long action or long therapeutic window formulation for local delivery to pulmonary tissue, and methods for administering an agent that binds a target in pulmonary tissue to a subject to produce a long therapeutic window in pulmonary tissue. The formulation is for, and the method comprises, administering locally to pulmonary tissue. Also disclosed is the use of antagonists of TNFR1 for the manufacture of a formulation or medicament for treating, preventing or suppressing lung inflammation or a respiratory disease, and methods of treating such diseases. Also disclosed are the use of agents a for the manufacture of a delivery device (e.g., inhaler, intranasal delivery device) for the treatment or prevention of lung inflammation or a respiratory disease, and a delivery device for the treatment or prevention of lung inflammation or a respiratory disease that contains an agent as described herein.
US09629908B2	Probiotics, secretory IgA and infection Ways to increase the effectiveness of probiotics is disclosed. One embodiment relates to a combination of probiotics with secretory IgA and possible uses of this combination. For example, a method of using a composition comprising secretory IgA and at least one probiotic to prepare a product to treat or prevent infection is disclosed.
US09629906B2	Affenadenovirus (gorilla) or adenoviral vectors and methods of use The invention provides an adenovirus or adenoviral vector characterized by comprising one or more particular nucleic acid sequences or one or more particular amino acid sequences, or portions thereof, pertaining to, for example, an adenoviral pIX protein, DNA polymerase protein, penton protein, hexon protein, and/or fiber protein.
US09629904B2	Botulinum toxin compositions A high potency botulinum toxin pharmaceutical composition comprising two excipients (such as albumin and sodium chloride) in a weight to weight ratio of between about 1 and about 100.
US09629900B2	Oral composition containing interferon-α The present invention provides oral compositions which contain interferon α (IFNα) as an active ingredient for preventing and/or treating periodontal disease. The number of causative microorganisms of periodontal disease can be suppressed by administering the compositions into the oral cavity. IFNα of the present invention can produce a sufficient effect even when administered at a very low dose. Furthermore, the compositions of the present invention can also be readily administered to animals such as dogs by formulating them into feed or such.
US09629899B2	Targeted cargo protein combination therapy The present invention combines a targeted cargo protein with an active agent for the treatment of a disease or condition.
US09629895B2	Method for prevention or treatment of intractable inflammatory bowel disease An object of the present invention is to provide methods for preventing or treating a steroid-resistant or steroid-dependent inflammatory bowel disease. The object can be achieved by a method for preventing or treating a steroid-resistant or steroid-dependent inflammatory bowel disease in a patient in need of the prevention or treatment of the inflammatory bowel disease, comprises administering an effective amount of adrenomedullin, a modified product thereof having an activity of suppressing steroid-resistant or steroid-dependent inflammation, or a salt thereof having an activity of suppressing steroid-resistant or steroid-dependent inflammation, to the patient.
US09629894B2	Magnesium-containing oxytocin formulations and methods of use Disclosed are magnesium-containing oxytocin peptide formulations or compositions comprising an oxytocin peptide and a magnesium salt that produces synergistic analgesia when used in treating pain. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of pain (such as migraine headache) comprising co-administration of an oxytocin peptide and a magnesium salt.
US09629890B2	Peptides containing tryptophan The present invention relates to a composition comprising a tryptophan-containing peptide and having a Trp/LNAA ratio of more than 0.1 for decreasing eating or appetite during or after stress.
US09629888B2	Composition of matter for delivering lipid-soluble materials, and a method for producing it This invention describes a novel composition of matter describing a complex comprising leaf protein and a lipophilic substance(s), along with the method of producing it. Delivery of lipid-soluble materials into the body is challenging because they are generally highly insoluble in water and very subject to oxidative degradation. The inventors have found that leaf protein—the water-soluble proteins derived from plant leaves—can efficiently form a complex with lipophilic materials. This leaf protein—lipid-soluble material complex is an effective carrier of lipophilic substances. As such, the leaf protein—lipid-soluble material complex disclosed herein can be used for the delivery of lipophilic vitamins, fatty acids, caretenoids, lipophilic drugs, and other lipophilic materials. This complex can be used to deliver lipophiles in foods, nutritional and dietary supplements, topical compositions and in pharmaceutical products.
US09629887B1	Control of acid reflux with botanicals A composition of matter useful for preventing or reducing the incidence of acid reflux comprises a mixture of meadowsweet herb extract, okra fruit powder, eyebright herb extract, marshmallow root extract, and plantago asiatica extract, in powdered form.
US09629883B2	Anticaries compositions and probiotics/prebiotics The present invention discloses different specific bacterial strains isolated from individuals without caries which are characterized in that they present inhibitory activity against cariogenic organisms. The invention also discloses a process for isolating said strains, as well as bioactive peptides, such as anti-microbial peptides of human and bacterial origin, which also show anti-cariogenic activity. Moreover, the present invention also discloses pharmaceutical and/or probiotic/prebiotic compositions, functional foods, mouthwashes, toothpaste, chewing gum, etc., that comprise at least one of the strains and/or at least one of the bioactive peptides described in the invention, or a combination thereof, which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of infectious diseases of the buccal cavity, preferably caries.
US09629874B2	Production of water-soluble hydrolyzed clinoptilolite fragments and nutraceutical products based on water-soluble hydrolyzed clinoptilolite fragments Methods are provided to make clinoptilolite into a water-soluble hydrolyzed form suitable for various administration routes, including oral administration. Absorption of water-soluble hydrolyzed clinoptilolite fragments can aid in detoxification by binding heavy metals and environmental toxins, can reducing reactive oxygen species and inflammation related to heavy metals, resulting in an increase in energy, an increase in one or more of focus, concentration, and memory. Water-soluble hydrolyzed clinoptilolite fragments can be combined with one or more dietary supplements, including various vitamins and sleep aids.
US09629870B2	Polymer compositions of dihydroxyacetone and uses thereof The present disclosure provides injectable synthetic and biodegradable polymeric biomaterials that effectively prevent seroma, a common postoperative complication following ablative and reconstructive surgeries. Provided biomaterials include physically crosslinked hydrogels that are thixotropic, display rapid chain relaxation, are easily extruded through narrow gauge needles, biodegrade into inert products, are well tolerated by soft tissues, and effectively prevent seroma in a radical breast mastectomy animal model.
US09629869B2	Application of fructus schisandrae total polysaccharides in preparatoin of medicine or nutraceuticals used for treating coughing The present invention relates to a new application of Fructus schisandrae total polysaccharides in preparation of medicine or nutraceuticals for treating coughing, and more specifically to a new application of Fructus schisandrae total polysaccharides in preparation of medicine or nutraceuticals for preventing and relieving coughing and eliminating airway inflammation. Experiments demonstrate that the Fructus schisandrae total polysaccharides can remarkably reduce the coughing times of a guinea pig with increased cough sensitivity induced by cigarette smoke and an acute cough guinea pig induced by citric acid smoke, prolong the latent period of cough, and significantly reduce the airway inflammation of the guinea pig with increased cough susceptibility induced by cigarette smoke, so that the Fructus schisandrae total polysaccharides can be used for preparing drugs for preventing cough, relieving cough and eliminating airway inflammation.
US09629866B2	Use of cordycepin in manufacture of medicaments for anti-depression The present invention provides the use of cordycepin or derivatives thereof in manufacture of medicaments for antidepression, said derivatives mean pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters of crodycepin or glycosides formed by cordycepin and saccharides.
US09629865B2	Modified saponins for the treatment of fungal infections Methods of treating a fungal infection in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a modified saponin.
US09629864B2	Use of baicalin in preparation of drugs for treating acute hemolytic uremic syndrome Disclosed is a use of baicalin in the preparation of drugs for treating acute hemolytic uremic syndrome.
US09629863B2	CDK5 inhibitors and therapeutic uses thereof Natural occurring inhibitors of cyclin-dependent protein kinase 5 (Cdk5), isolated from the root of Rhodiola rosea are structurally different from the known Cdk inhibitors. They show selectivity among different Cdks and efficacy to inhibit Cdk via a mixed-type of inhibition, which should lead to less toxicity and side-effects. They are useful in preventing and treating diseases and disorders associated with aberrant Cdk5 activities, such as acute and/or chronic pain, neuropathic pain, diabetes mellitus, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and neuropathological disorders.
US09629851B2	ROCK in combination with MAPK pathway The current disclosure relates to pharmaceutical combinations and compositions useful in the treatment of certain types of cancer. The disclosure also relates to method of treatment these certain types of cancer. In particular, the disclosure relates to the combined use of inhibitors of ROCK and proteins of the MAPK/ERK-pathway in the treatment of KRAS-, NRAS- or BRAF-mutated cancer, in particular in NRAS mutated melanoma.
US09629842B2	Small molecule TRAIL gene induction by normal and tumor cells as an anticancer therapy Methods and compositions relating to TIC10 are described according to aspects of the present invention. The compositions and methods have utility in treating disease, particularly cancer in a subject in need thereof, including a human subject as well as subjects of other species. The compositions have utility in treating brain cancer in a subject in need thereof.
US09629841B2	Formulations of pyrimidinedione derivative compounds The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions of pyrimidinedione derivative compounds and methods of preparing and uses thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods of enhancing bioavailability of pyrimidinedione derivative compounds in pharmaceutical compositions administered to a subject and methods of reducing the amount of a pyrimidinedione derivative compound in a pharmaceutical composition while achieving the same bioavailability in a subject.
US09629838B2	Composition for reducing nervous system injury and method of making and use thereof This application discloses a composition comprising an amiloride and/or an amiloride analog which can be used for reducing nerve injury or nervous system injury in a subject. The formulation of such composition is also disclosed. The application further directs to methods for treating nerve injury or nervous system injury by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising amiloride, an amiloride analog or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US09629837B2	Pharmaceutical compositions for extended release of oxycodone and acetaminophen resulting in a quick onset and prolonged period of analgesia The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that produce a quick initial onset of analgesia, yet, maintain analgesia for about 12 hours after administration of the composition to a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein also reduce the levels of acetaminophen in a subject's blood near the end of the dosing interval because the acetaminophen released by the pharmaceutical composition is being eliminated by a subject's body faster than it is being absorbed.
US09629836B2	Compounds and compositions as inhibitors of MEK The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which n, R1, R2, R3a, R4 and R5 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of MEK. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds and compositions in the management of hyperproliferative diseases like cancer.
US09629835B1	Method for treating tau-associated diseases A method for treating tau-associated disease by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a quinoline derivative to a subject in need is disclosed. Particularly, a method for treating Alzheimer's disease by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a quinoline derivative to a subject in need is disclosed. The two disclosed quinoline derivatives have the inhibition effect for GSK-3β kinase activity, so as the two disclosed quinoline derivatives have the ability for inhibiting tau hyperphosphorylation or reducing tau aggregation.
US09629828B2	Methods of treating traveler's diarrhea and hepatic encephalopathy Treatment of traveler's diarrhea using in subjects having hepatic encephalopathy using gastrointestinal specific antibiotics is disclosed. One example of a gastrointestinal specific antibiotic is rifaximin.
US09629818B2	Pharmaceutical composition of tapentadol for parenteral administration The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition of tapentadol for parenteral administration which provides prolonged release of tapentadol. Present invention also relates to the process of preparation of pharmaceutical composition of tapentadol for parenteral administration and its use in the treatment of pain.
US09629809B2	High content sodium ibuprofen granules, their preparation and their use in preparing non-effervescent solid dosage forms Disclosed is a method for the preparation of easily-swallowed, reliably-dosed, aesthetically-improved tablets of sodium ibuprofen dihydrate, the method comprising the formation of the tablets with punches or presses comprising contact surfaces which are chrome or chrome-plated.
US09629808B2	Sustained-release solid preparation for oral use It is intended to avoid dose dumping of a drug and improve the dissolution properties of the drug in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and thereby provide a sustained-release matrix preparation for oral administration that reliably exhibits its main pharmacological effect when orally administered once or twice a day. The present invention provides a sustained-release matrix preparation comprising (A) a pharmacologically active drug, (B) a combination of cellulose derivatives, and (C) mannitol.
US09629797B2	Parenteral carbamazepine formulation The present invention is directed to a carbamazepine-cyclodextrin inclusion complex useful for the parenteral administration of carbamazepine. The carbamazepine-cyclodextrin inclusion complex is prepared by the admixture of a modified cyclodextrin and carbamazepine in a physiologically acceptable fluid. Modified cyclodextrins include 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin and sulfoalkyl cyclodextrins. More particularly, the sulfoalkyl cyclodextrins are those described and disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,134,127 and 5,376,645. A physiologically acceptable fluid includes sterile isotonic water, Ringer's lactate, D5W (5% dextrose in water), physiological saline, and similar fluids suitable for parenteral administration.
US09629794B2	Compositions comprising an NFκB-inhibitor and a tropoelastin promoter The present invention relates to a composition comprising an NFκB-inhibitor and a tropoelastin promoter, and methods of treating signs of skin aging using said compositions.
US09629793B2	Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an aqueous extract from a part of Nymphaea gigantea, wherein said part consists of the flower of Nymphaea gigantea, an aqueous extract from a part of Plumeria alba, wherein said part consists of the flower of Plumeria alba, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
US09629790B2	Stabilization of cosmetic compositions A composition of matter is used as an ingredient in cosmetics comprising at least 0.5% by weight and preferably 1-30% by weight of highly refined cellulose fiber in a cosmetic composition. Additionally present in the composition are other conventional cosmetic ingredients as known in the art. This composition may include at least colorants (dyes and pigments), lipophilic materials, aqueous materials (water and aqueous solutions), waxes, binding agents (polymers, thickening agents), emollients, emulsifiers, thickening agents, antioxidants, natural and synthetic oils and extracts, clays, ultraviolet radiation absorbers, and the like.
US09629786B2	Monoterpene derivatives of chalcone or dihydrochalcone and their use as depigmenting agents The present invention relates to new monoterpene derivatives of chalcone or dihydrochalcone and their use as a depigmenting agent.
US09629785B2	Pharmaceutical compositions comprising nano size droplets of skin whitening agents The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising mono size droplets of skin whitening agents or salts thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition comprising skin whitening agents or salts thereof along with other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients which possess substantially improved skin whitening effects and also exhibits greater skin permeability. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of such compositions.
US09629776B2	Back plates for mechanical CPR compression A back plate includes an upper portion, a lower surface defining a plane, a first side, a second side, a plurality of first static attachment elements configured to releasably connect to legs of the compression device, and a plurality of second static attachment elements configured to releasably connect to legs of the compression device. Each of the first and second sides can include one of the plurality of first static attachment elements and one of the plurality of second static attachment elements. The distance between one of the plurality of second static attachment elements on the first side and one of the plurality of second static attachment elements on the second side is greater than a distance between one of the plurality of first static attachment elements on the first side and one of the plurality of first static attachment elements on the second side.
US09629773B2	Lightweight dome-shaped casket lid and method of manufacture A novel technique for the fabrication of a casket dome lid from, for example, Smooth-One-Side (“S1S”) hardboard is disclosed. The invention is also directed to the fabrication of a casket lid which has a domed configuration both in the lateral and longitudinal directions of the lid. The method comprises the steps of providing a lid blank having a first end, second end, and a central region; providing a pair of diagonal voids oriented at corners of the first end of said blank and extending inward toward the central region; placing the lid blank in a vacuum fixture; and flexing the lid blank into a domed configuration via the vacuum fixture, such that the blank is domed in both a longitudinal and a transverse direction.
US09629768B2	Variable height siderail A siderail 52 comprises a rail 70 having a lower edge 72 extending longitudinally from a head end 74 to a foot end 76, and a longitudinally outer link 80 comprising a head side outer link segment 82 and a foot side outer link segment 84. Each segment is connected to the rail at a joint OR and connected to a host frame 28 at a joint OF. The siderail also includes an inner link 110 longitudinally intermediate the outer link segments and connected to the rail at a joint IR and to the host frame at a joint IF. The head side outer link segment extends longitudinally from approximately the head end of the rail lower edge 72 toward the inner link without longitudinally overlapping the inner link. The foot side outer link segment extends longitudinally from approximately the foot end of the rail lower edge 72 toward the inner link without longitudinally overlapping the inner link.
US09629763B2	Rear steer portable wheelchair The present invention relates to improvements in the design of a rear-steer collapsible, in particular the invention relates to a number of safety enhancing features that provide a safer and more versatile rear steer portable wheelchair.
US09629762B2	Wheelchair curb-climbing and curb-descending system A wheelchair curb-climbing and curb-descending system for aiding a wheelchair to negotiate a curb. The system includes a wheelchair attachment mechanism; a pair of front arms adapted to extend to lift a front portion of wheelchair and to retract back to lower the front portion of the wheelchair; a pair of rear arms adapted to extend to lift a rear portion of wheelchair and to retract back to lower the rear portion of the wheelchair. The system further includes an arm extending mechanism for extending/retracting the arms; a rotatable lifting-arm wheel at free ends of each arm; a wheel motor for rotating the arm wheels; an operation control unit; and a leveling mechanism for ensuring the seat of the wheelchair remains substantially level to the ground during operation of the system.
US09629758B2	Disposable diaper An absorber of a disposable diaper includes a first region arranged partially in the crotch region; a second region arranged adjacent to the first region and having a lower bending rigidity than that of the first region; and a third region arranged adjacent to the second region and having a higher bending rigidity than that of the second region. A boundary between the first and second regions is arranged in a narrow region. A boundary between the second and third regions is arranged at the side of the crotch region from an end at the crotch region side of a waistline retaining unit in the front waistline region. An end at the front waistline region side of the third region is arranged at the side of the front waistline region from the end at the crotch region side of the waistline retaining unit in the front waistline region.
US09629752B1	Welding helmet with a sensor-operated light and photochromic visor lens A welding helmet with a sensor-operated light and photochromic visor lens including a welding helmet body configured, sized, and shaped to cover and substantially conform to a welder's forehead. A frustoconical protrusion, integrated into a front side of the welding helmet body, houses a battery-operated LED light bulb. At least one photosensor is disposed proximal the protrusion. Upon the detection of a welding arc by the at least one photosensor, an auto-darkening filtered visor lens darkens and the LED light bulb in activated. A battery compartment, an on-off switch, and a microchip are disposed on a rear side of the welding helmet body. A padded length-adjustable strap is pivotally disposed across the rear side of the welding helmet body.
US09629742B2	Knee brace for continual electro-acupunctural stimulation; in vivo and in situ tissue engineering A knee brace for continual electro-acupuncture stimulation system comprises: a first electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point Heting “(S 156)”; a second electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Spleen 10 ”; a third electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Stomach 34 ”; a fourth electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Hsiyen (S 145)”; a fifth electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Stomach 35 ”; a sixth electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Bladder 40 ”. The first, second, and third electrodes are connected to a polarity of voltage, and the fourth, fifth, and sixth electrodes are connected to an opposite polarity of voltage, such that electric currents flow in a body of a patient to achieve analgesia, cartilage repair and regeneration in the knee joint.
US09629741B2	Gastric tubes and methods of use A gastric tube for use in a bariatric surgical procedure includes an elongate tube and a movable component supported on an outer surface of the elongate tube. The elongate tube has a non-circular cross section along at least a portion of a length of the elongate tube. The movable component is movable between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. In the unexpanded configuration, the movable component is disposed in abutting engagement with the outer surface of the elongate tube. In the expanded configuration, the movable component bows outwardly from the outer surface of the elongate tube.
US09629739B2	Distal capture device for a self-expanding stent A delivery system including a distal capture device that has a sleeve with a passageway defined axially therethrough and one or more elastically deformable sections. Each of the one or more elastically deformable sections has a free terminating end and an opposite end mounted to the distal end of the sleeve. The elastically deformable sections transition between: (i) a fully expanded state in which the elastically deformable section is distally biased in a direction away from the sleeve; and (ii) a retracted state in which the free terminating end of each of the elastically deformable sections is proximally deflected backwards over itself in a direction toward the proximal end of the sleeve.
US09629738B2	Guide wire with multi-lumen access threads The present disclosure provides an apparatus comprising (a) a guide wire having a first end and a second end, (b) an affixing harness coupled to the guide wire, the affixing harness having at least one projection extending towards the first end of the guide wire, (c) a plurality of alignment strings having a first end and a second end, where the first end of each of the plurality of alignment strings is removably coupled to the at least one projection of the affixing harness, and (d) an affixing shield removably coupled to at least one of the affixing harness and the guide wire, wherein the affixing shield is movably positioned over the at least one projection of the affixing harness.
US09629734B2	Implant having high fatigue resistance, delivery system, and method of use According to one aspect of the present invention, a fatigue resistant stent comprises a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, and a sidewall therebetween and having apertures extending through the sidewall. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided.

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