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US09676319B2 |
Bed rail extender clip
A tonneau cover system is provided for a cargo box of a pickup truck. The cargo box including a sidewall having an inboard side, wherein the inboard side extends downward and includes a lower edge. The tonneau cover system comprises a framework assembly positionable over the cargo box of the pickup truck and a bed rail extender having an engagement surface. The bed rail extender is adapted to attach to the inboard side such that the engagement surface is spaced downward from the lower edge of the inboard side. A clamp assembly is operably coupled to the framework system. The clamp assembly has an engaging member selectively positioned between a latched position and an unlatched position. The engaging member is adapted to contact the engagement surface of the bed rail extender in the latched position to retain the framework assembly to the cargo box. |
US09676317B1 |
System and method for remotely-operated deployment and retrieval of communication relays
A system includes a remotely-operated ground vehicle having first and second lift members, a first lift mechanism coupled to the first lift member, and a second lift mechanism coupled to the second lift member, where the first and second lift mechanisms are positioned at different angles with respect to a ground surface. The first and second lift members may be positioned at opposite sides of a front end of the vehicle and may be controlled by a single motor. The lift mechanisms may have a body portion including first and second prongs separated by an opening, with a plurality of magnets embedded within the body portion near the intersection of the first and second prongs. A communication relay may be secured to each lift mechanism via the opening and a magnetic coupling between the magnets embedded within the body portion and magnets embedded within the communication relay. |
US09676314B2 |
Trailer for a tugger train
A trailer for a tugger train having a frame, which has a lifting apparatus with a lift platform. An inner wagon to be transported rests in a raised state on the lift platform. The lifting apparatus has a pull/push rod and at least one triangular lever. Each triangular lever is mounted pivotably with a first end on the frame, a second end on the lift platform and a third end on the pull/push rod, wherein the lift platform can be adjusted in height using the triangular lever(s), with which the lift platform performs an arc-shaped pivot movement, and with a lowering movement is lowered to such an extent that the inner wagon is released from the lift platform and is pushed out of the frame, transverse to the lowering direction, by a predetermined path. |
US09676311B2 |
Vehicle seat assembly with composite frame
A vehicle seat assembly includes a composite frame with continuous-fiber reinforced (CFR) material along laterally spaced side members and cross members. The CFR material may be in a continuous piece along all four frame members to provide structural rigidity that is superior to that of separate pieces of CFR material. The pieces of CFR material may define a foundation portion of the seat frame and may be at least partly embedded in a thermoplastic accessory mounting portion, which is also part of the frame. An overmolding process can be used to at least partially encapsulate the CFR material in the accessory mounting portion with thermoplastic material along opposite sides of the CFR material. The overmolding process can also be used to embed recliner support plates in the composite frame. The frame may have an S-shaped cross section, facilitating simplified mold design and providing beam-like rigidity along multiple directions. |
US09676309B2 |
Vehicle heating apparatus and heater-equipped vehicle seat
A vehicle heating apparatus (10a) to be mounted on or built in a vehicle seat (2) at a location below a sitting portion S of the vehicle seat (2) includes a housing (20), a fan (14), and a heater (15). The housing (20) has an intake port (11), a left nozzle (12l), a right nozzle (12r), an air curtain nozzle (12c), and an internal space (13) serving as air flow paths from the intake port (11) to the left nozzle (12l), to the right nozzle (12r), and to the air curtain nozzle (12c). The air curtain nozzle (12c) is located between the left nozzle (12l) and the right nozzle (12r), and is formed so as to, in the usage state, blow air delivered by the fan (14) in a direction inclined upward at an angle of not more than 90° to a direction in which warm wind is blown out of the left nozzle (12l) and the right nozzle (12r). |
US09676306B2 |
Armrest for a vehicle seat and vehicle seat with the armrest
An armrest for a vehicle seat is disclosed. The armrest includes a monolithic frame as a support structure of the armrest and for fastening armrest upholstery thereto. The monolithic frame, which includes first and second longitudinal side rails and first and second transverse end rails, is constructed as a one-part, one-piece and/or one-material primary-formed component. |
US09676297B2 |
Cantilever snap tab attachment device
An attachment device is provided for securing a first workpiece to a second workpiece. The attachment device includes an attachment head and a receiver. The attachment head includes a cantilever snap tab, a first outboard locator tab and a second outboard locator tab. The receiver includes an opening for receiving and holding the cantilever snap tab, the first outboard locator tab and the second outboard locator tab. |
US09676295B2 |
System, architecture, and method for minimizing power consumption and increasing performance in electric vehicles
An electric vehicle accomplishes speed changes through the use of electronically controlled, multiple electric motor configurations that are coupled to an output drive shaft instead of a speed change transmission. A parallel-coupled motor configuration includes at least two motors that are each coupled to the output drive shaft through respective gear arrangements, each gear arrangement having a respective gear ratio. In a serially-coupled motor configuration, the stator of the second motor is coupled to the rotor of the first motor, where the rotor of the second motor is coupled to the output drive shaft. The required torque to reach or maintain a desired vehicle speed can be obtained by selective energization of either one or both of the motors (in both multi-motor configurations). Two motors are also coupled to a differential gear so that the rotational speed contributed by both motors are additive at the output shaft. |
US09676294B2 |
Method of managing available operating regions within operating states in an electric powertrain
A method of managing an operating state of an electrified powertrain includes a controller identifying a plurality of available operating regions defined by at least one available operating state of the powertrain, each operating region representing a distinct range of operating conditions. The available operating regions include an avoidance region defining a plurality of unwanted operating conditions and separating a first allowable operating region from a second allowable operating region such that the first and second allowable operating regions are noncontiguous. The method identifies at least one ideal operating condition in each of the available operating regions, determines a preferability factor and stabilization factor for each of a current and each of the ideal operating conditions, and arbitrates the factors to identify one of the current and ideal operating conditions as an optimized operating condition to produce a required parameter value. |
US09676293B2 |
Driving force controller for electric vehicle
An electric vehicle driving force control device capable of decreasing discrepancy generated between a driver's acceleration pedal operation and output torque actually generated by a drive motor is provided. The electric vehicle driving force control device includes target torque setting unit 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 for setting target torque by limiting an upper limit of a target torque basic value from the target torque basic value and the maximum discharge power equivalent motor torque. The target torque setting unit corrects the target torque basic value such that, on a graph indicating a relationship between an acceleration opening and the target torque, an acceleration opening generating a limited target torque shifts to an acceleration opening side greater than the acceleration opening, and target torque smaller than the target torque basic value is generated in an accelerator opening region which is smaller than the limited accelerator opening. |
US09676290B2 |
Vehicle controller
A vehicle controller includes an electric motor connected to wheels, a power storage device connected to the electric motor, a charge/discharge controller that controls charge/discharge of the power storage device, a first traveling controller that controls the electric motor in accordance with a driver's operation, and a second traveling controller that controls the electric motor in accordance with a cruise function that automatically controls a vehicle speed. When the first traveling controller controls the electric motor, the charge/discharge controller controls charge/discharge power of the power storage device within a first charge/discharge range. When the second traveling controller controls the electric motor, the charge/discharge controller controls charge/discharge power of the power storage device within a second charge/discharge range that is wider than the first charge/discharge range. |
US09676284B2 |
Charging connector
The first molded part and the second molded part are molded products of synthetic resin materials. The first molded part is made of a synthetic resin material having a higher creep resistance than a synthetic resin material forming the second molded part. The second molded part is made of a synthetic resin material higher than a synthetic resin material forming the first molded part in adhesion to a material forming the receiver contact. |
US09676282B2 |
Range-extending, charging, and driving apparatus for an electric vehicle
Nowadays people attempt to replace petrochemical engine vehicles by electric vehicles. However, up to now this attempt has not been successful yet for the insufficiency of safety, cruising range and convenience. When the electricity of battery is used up, the electric vehicle has to stop running and wait for charging and looking for charging stations, always make consumers give up the idea of buying electric vehicles. We have creatively design a range-extending, charging, and driving apparatus for an electric vehicle. It makes use of the clever configuration of wheel motor and planetary gear assembly, which can increase the cruising range, torque and speed of electric vehicle, and conduct charging while driving, and provides the auxiliary power fuel cell with the fuel of oxygen. Here electric vehicles cover all kinds of electric vehicles. |
US09676277B2 |
Inverter for an electric machine and method for operating an inverter for an electric machine
An inverter for an electric machine as well as a method for operating an inverter for an electric machine. In this context, the inverter has at least one output stage unit for producing a connection between the electric machine and a power supply network, a control unit for controlling the at least one output stage unit, a supply unit independent of the power supply network for the power supply of the output stage unit(s), at least one emergency operation control assigned to the output stage unit(s) for controlling the output stage unit(s) in the fault case, as well as at least one emergency operation supply assigned to the output stage unit(s) for generating a power supply for the output stage unit(s) from the power supply network in the fault case. |
US09676273B2 |
Strap adjustment mechanism
A strap adjustment mechanism may include a pin with a pin opening that is insertable into a looped portion of an end of a strap. The strap adjustment mechanism may also include a fastener support assembly that has a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to translate along a central axis relative to the first member in response to rotation of the first member. The first member includes a first opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member, and the second member includes a second opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member. The strap adjustment mechanism further includes a strap attachment member that is insertable through the first and second openings of the first member and the second member. The strap attachment member is configured to engagably couple to the pin via the pin opening. |
US09676269B2 |
External active air flap apparatus of vehicle
An external active air flap apparatus of a vehicle is provided The external active air flap apparatus removes the gap between the air flaps disposed vertically after sealing an air passage of a radiator grill by the air flaps and minimizes the gap between the air flaps and the radiator grill, thereby improving aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. The external active air flap apparatus includes an air flap positioned at a rear of a radiator grill that rotates to open and close an air passage of the radiator grill. Further, a flap fixing mechanism is mounted on the radiator grill and the air flap contracts the air flap with the radiator grill by applying a wind pressure to the air flap operated to seal the air passage. |
US09676268B2 |
Vehicle front section structure
The present disclosure provides a vehicle front section structure including: a front side member that extends along a vehicle front-rear direction; a radiator support that is formed in a rectangular frame shape as viewed from a front of the vehicle and is joined to the front side member at a side radiator support configuring a side portion of the radiator support extending along a vehicle up-down direction; and a lower member that extends along the vehicle front-rear direction, that is joined to a vehicle lower side end portion of the radiator support, and that, at a join portion joined with the radiator support, is provided with a deformation origin portion that lets the join portion undergo bending deformation toward a top of the vehicle in a case in which load is input from the front of the vehicle. |
US09676264B2 |
Bypass flow path open/close type active engine mount device using air chamber
An active engine mount has a liquid chamber for keeping liquid in a housing. The active engine mount includes a separation plate that is disposed in the liquid chamber, has a space at its center, and divides the liquid chamber into an upper liquid chamber and a lower liquid chamber. At least one primary flow path connects the upper liquid chamber and the lower liquid chamber. An orifice plate is disposed under the space at the center of the separation plate and has at least one bypass flow path connected with the lower liquid chamber. An air chamber is disposed between the orifice plate and the space at the center of the separation plate, and is configured to open or close the at least one bypass flow path by changing its size. |
US09676252B2 |
Fastening device for an actuator and a housing, in particular for a motor vehicle
The invention proposes a device for attaching an actuator (2) to a housing (4), in particular for an automotive vehicle, the actuator being provided for driving a movable equipment (41) disposed within the housing. The device comprises attaching means for attaching the actuator on the housing. The mounting means comprise two conjugated connection flanges (20, 40), respectively mounted on a connexion face (28) of the actuator (28) and on a connection face (48) of the housing. The connexion flanges are adapted to be assembled according to a male/female type connection at the outside of the housing. |
US09676248B2 |
System and method for compensating for solar load
Vehicles and methods for controlling climate control systems may include, but are not limited to at least one seat, a climate control system, and a controller communicatively coupled to the climate control system, wherein the controller is configured to calculate a directional sun effect for each of the at least one seats, and modify at least one of an airflow, a temperature and air distribution of the climate control system based upon the calculated directional sun effect for each of the at least one seats. |
US09676247B2 |
Motor-driven compressor
A motor-driven compressor comprises a mounting portion for mounting a housing including a fluid compression mechanism to an attachment section of a vehicle. The mounting portion includes a tubular body, a damping member provided integrally with the tubular body and formed from a resin, a fixing member provided integrally with the damping member and mounting the integrated tubular body and damping member to the housing, and a fastening member mounting the tubular body to the attachment section. The damping member is provided to be interposed between the tubular body and the fixing member, and the fixing member is provided to be interposed between the housing and the damping member. |
US09676246B2 |
Systems for improving climate comfort for rear vehicle passengers
An air-delivery system, for use in a vehicle. The system includes a backrest of a vehicle seat assembly and an air-delivery port connected to or integral to the backrest. The system also includes an input conduit connected to the air-delivery port for delivering air received from an air source to the air-delivery port. The air-delivery port is configured and arranged in the backrest facing a generally aft direction to, during operation of the system, deliver air received from the air source aftward from the backrest. |
US09676242B2 |
Rear link control
A suspended axle for a tractor, the axle having a lower link mechanism selectively operable between a first configuration in which the lower links are in fixed relation to the suspended axle and a second configuration in which the lower links are isolated from the suspended axle. |
US09676240B2 |
IFS including control arm and strut supported by steering knuckle load arm
An IFS assembly having a single lower control arm having an inboard end pivotally secured to a chassis support structure, an air spring supported by an air spring seat relative to the lower control arm, a strut having an upper end pivotally secured to the chassis support structure and a lower end coupled to the lower control arm outboard end, and a steering knuckle fixed to the strut lower end, the steering knuckle disposed below the lower air spring seat and whose rotative movement about the strut axis is unconfined by proximity between the steering knuckle and the tower air spring seat, whereby available wheel cut is maximized. Also an IFS module including right and left side IFS assemblies and adapted for installation into a vehicle. |
US09676237B2 |
Pneumatic tire and method for manufacturing same
The collapse of conductive terminal rubber strips is prevented while a conductive terminal portion is formed stably to have an exposure width of 5 mm or less. The conductive terminal portion is formed by continuously winding the terminal strips formed of a conductive rubber toward an outward radial direction from a tread conductive layer to a tread ground contacting surface. The terminal strip is sequentially wound while shifting a position at a pitch D of a distance in a tire axial direction while the terminal strip goes around such that the conductive terminal portion constitutes a trapezoidal cross section in which a width (Wa) of an upper base is smaller than a width (Ws) of the terminal strip and a width (Wb) of a lower base is larger than the width (Ws) of the terminal strip. The width (Wa) of the upper base is within a range of between 2 mm and 5 mm. |
US09676233B1 |
Bicycle hub apparatus
A bicycle hub apparatus may include a hub body, a driving ring, a freewheel body, and a ratchet unit. A plurality of driving teeth are sequentially formed around an inner periphery of the driving ring. Since the separated distances between two adjacent driving teeth is smaller, the driving ring comprises more driving teeth, and the number thereof is up to 155 teeth. Also, the ratchet unit comprises a plurality of engaging pieces, and each of the engaging pieces has numerous engaging teeth, and the sizes thereof are corresponding to the driving teeth. As a result, the bicycle hub apparatus in the present invention improves the efficiency of engaging process between the engaging teeth and the driving teeth, and further lowers the possibility of missing step and the risk of use. |
US09676232B2 |
Wheel hub with centering device
A wheel hub (1) having a radially extending wheel flange (17) which has fastening holes (3), having a cylindrical projection which extends from the wheel flange (17) axially on the vehicle side and which serves for at least partially receiving a rolling bearing, and having a centering device which is mounted axially on the wheel side. A high rigidity of the wheel hub (1) and/or of the wheel bearing unit is realized with little material usage. One possibility arises by the centering device of a wheel hub being regarded as the product of the compromise between rigidity and possible material removal. In this regard, a particular arrangement of the webs that form the centering device is provided which leads to a particularly advantageous solution, specifically by virtue of the webs (7) being oriented in the same radial direction (A, B) as the fastening holes (3) of the wheel flange (17). |
US09676227B2 |
Wet-etchable, sacrificial liftoff layer compatible with high temperature processing
A method for forming a wet-etchable, sacrificial lift-off layer or layers compatible with high temperature processing, a sacrificial layer, defined as consisting of a single film of one material or multiple films of multiple materials, that can tolerate high temperatures, is deposited on a substrate, called the original substrate, by sputtering or another suitable technique (e.g. evaporation, pulsed laser deposition, wet chemistry, etc.). Intermediate steps result in a lift-off layer attached to the lift-off substrate, that allow for separating the product from the original substrate. |
US09676220B2 |
Data carrier with personalizable magnetic authenticity feature
A data carrier having a magnetizable authenticity feature provided in the data carrier, which feature is personalizable under irradiation with a high-energy beam by changing physical and/or chemical properties. A magnetic feature is provided as a further personalizable second-level feature in a functional layer, which feature is based on an opto-magnetic process which permits writing of information, such that macroscopically measurable magnetism is brought about at the irradiated location, for example, by microscopic spin coupling of the metal-organic compounds which are arranged as complexes and give rise to a macroscopically measurable magnetism, based on supramolecular coupling of the spin of a molecule or a molecule structure. |
US09676219B2 |
Heat transfer film and organic electroluminescent element manufactured using same
The present invention relates to a heat transfer film and an organic electroluminescent element manufactured using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to: a heat transfer film comprising a base film and an outermost layer formed on the base film, wherein a ratio of an elastic modulus of the outermost layer to an elastic modulus of the base film at 25° C. and relative humidity of 45% is approximately 1 or more; and an organic electroluminescent element manufactured using the same. |
US09676217B2 |
Tape cassette
A tape cassette that includes a housing having a front wall and a tape feed exit located on the front wall, a tape included at least partially within the housing, and a pressing portion and a first non-pressing portion on the front wall. The pressing portion and the first non-pressing portion are positioned to oppose tape type detecting switches of the label printer when the cassette is in the label printer. The pressing portion is configured to change a state of an opposing one of the tape type detecting switches, and the first non-pressing portion is configured to avoid changing a state of an opposing one of the tape type detecting switches. The first non-pressing portion is a planar area of the front wall extending in a tape width direction from a top surface of the housing to a bottom surface of the housing. |
US09676212B2 |
Printed material, method of producing printed material, and printer
A printed material has a transparent base member, a first image layer formed on the base member, an intermediate layer formed on the first image layer, and a second image layer formed on the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has a lower white background layer positioned above the first image layer, a light blocking layer positioned above the lower white background layer, and an upper white background layer positioned above the light blocking layer. In the printed material, a thickness of the light blocking layer is uneven in conformity with undulation of the first image layer, and therefore a surface of the intermediate layer which is in contact with the second image layer is flat. With this structure, it is possible to prevent or suppress the undulation of the first image layer from appearing in the second image layer. |
US09676210B2 |
Printing system and method
A printing system includes a media transport device to move a medium at a speed ranging from about 15.24 mpm to about 609.6 mpm. The system includes an ink applicator to apply ink on the medium, and a treatment applicator to apply a treatment composition (including liquid vehicle, polyvalent metal salt fixing agent, and latex resin having an acid number less than 20) before or after the ink is applied, to form a printed-on medium. The system further includes a heating system programmed to: i) dry the printed-on medium at a predetermined temperature for a reduced dwell time (from about 1 second to about 40 seconds); and ii) leave residual moisture in the printed-on medium for a predetermined time after the reduced dwell time. The residual moisture is at a level that is higher than an initial moisture content of the medium prior to treatment composition and ink application. |
US09676206B2 |
2-D straight-scan on imaging surface with a raster polygon
A 2-D scanning system uses a fast-rotating raster-polygon as a single scanning component to produce straight scan lines over a 2-D image surface. An approach angle of incident light beams to the raster-polygon is selected to minimize pin-cushion distortion of scan lines introduced by polygon scanning on the image surface, and a tilt angle of the rotational axis of the raster-polygon is selected to position said polygon-scanning distortion symmetrically on the image surface. In addition, scan optics are configured to generate a predetermined amount of barrel distortion of scan lines on the image surface to compensate for pin-cushion distortion introduced by polygon scanning. |
US09676204B2 |
Printer having light shielding structure preventing external light from entering into housing
A printer includes a casing in which a confronting portion is provided between a platen roller and a thermal line head. The casing has an opening. A guide member provides an inlet passage in the casing and includes a plurality of ribs and a flat surface portion. The ribs are spaced away from each other in a widthwise direction of a sheet. The ribs are in contact with the sheet to guide the sheet. The flat surface portion is positioned at a portion other than the plurality of ribs. An optical sensor is provided to optically detect the sheet. A light shielding member is provided in the casing and protrudes toward the inlet passage at a position closer to the opening than the optical sensor to the opening. The light shielding member has a protruding end in intimate contact with the flat surface portion. |
US09676203B2 |
Printing apparatus, control device, and image processing method
Image data which defines an ink amount to be ejected from each of a plurality of nozzles is stored in memory, the image data which is stored in the memory is subjected to an interpolation process corresponding to a faulty nozzle of a print head, the image data which is subjected to the interpolation process is subjected to a rotation process and the image data which defines the ink amount to be ejected and corresponds to each of the plurality of nozzles to be stored in the memory so as to be in a read-out order of the memory when the print head is positioned at a certain point in relation to the print medium, and the image data which is subjected to the rotation process is read out and output as the print data. |
US09676201B2 |
Liquid container and liquid ejection apparatus
Provided is an ink tank including: a wall portion that constitutes a liquid containing portion for containing ink; a liquid injection port for injecting the ink into the liquid containing portion, the liquid injection port being provided above the liquid containing portion; and a liquid visual check portion that is translucent and through which a position of a liquid surface of the ink can be visually checked from the outside, the liquid visual check portion being a part of the wall portion constituting the liquid containing portion. The liquid visual check portion has an inclined portion that inclines relative to a vertical direction. |
US09676199B2 |
Tank system
There is provided a tank system including a tank and a liquid injection container. The tank has a liquid storage chamber; and a cylindrical wall extending from an outer wall in a first direction. The tank is formed with inlet and outlet ports each communicating the liquid storage chamber with the outside of the tank. The liquid injection container includes: a liquid storing portion; a liquid discharging portion; an arm; and a craw. The cylindrical wall has: a first portion, a second portion located between the first portion and the outer wall and having outer diameter smaller than that of the first portion, and a connecting surface connecting the outer circumferential surface of the first portion to that of the second portion. The craw contacts the connecting surface of the cylindrical wall toward the first direction in a state that the liquid discharging portion is inserted into the inlet port. |
US09676195B2 |
Printhead wiping
In one example, a wiper for wiping the face of a movable printhead includes a stationary blade oriented perpendicular to the direction of travel of the printhead and spanning the path of the printhead. |
US09676193B2 |
Substrate processing method and method of manufacturing substrate for liquid discharge head including forming hole in substrate by dry etching
A substrate processing method includes forming a first hole in a first surface of a silicon substrate to have a depth that it does not extend through the substrate and forming a second hole in a second surface to make the second hole to communicate with the first hole, so that a through hole formed of the first and second holes is formed in the substrate. The process of forming the second hole includes forming a communication portion wider than an opening of the first hole between the first and second holes after the second hole has been made to communicate with the first hole by dry etching. |
US09676192B2 |
Printbar and method of forming same
A printbar module and method of forming the same are described. In an example, a printbar module includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a plurality of printhead die slivers, and a manifold. The printhead die slivers are embedded in molding and attached to the PCB. The molding has a plurality of slots in fluidic communication with fluid feed holes of the printhead die slivers. The manifold is in direct fluidic communication with the slots to supply fluid thereto. |
US09676191B2 |
Ink jet recording method
An ink jet recording method is provided in which an ink jet head having a first nozzle array and a second nozzle array which is arranged along the first nozzle array, in which the distance between the first nozzle array and the second nozzle array is 15 mm or greater and a nozzle density of the first nozzle array and a nozzle density of the second nozzle array are 600 dpi or greater is used, and while varying the relative position of the ink jet head in a direction intersecting an array direction of the first nozzle array and the second nozzle array with respect to a recording medium, an ink composition is adhered to the recording medium by performing a scanning which discharges the ink composition at a frequency of 12 kHz or greater from nozzles in the first nozzle array and the second nozzle array. |
US09676187B2 |
Fluid ejection device
A fluid ejection device is described. In an example, a device includes a substrate having a chamber formed thereon to contain a fluid. A metal layer includes a resistor under the chamber having a surface thermally coupled to the chamber. At least one layer is deposited on the metal layer. A polysilicon layer is under the metal layer comprising a polysilicon structure under the resistor to change topography of the resistor such that the surface is uneven. |
US09676185B2 |
Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting head includes: a nozzle plate provided with nozzle openings; an actuator unit including a flow channel formation substrate in which pressure generation chambers are provided and piezoelectric actuators that cause a change in the pressure of the liquid within respective pressure generation chambers; a communication substrate in which communication channels that communicate between the pressure generation chambers and corresponding nozzle openings are provided; a first case member that is a frame member affixed to the communication substrate so that the actuator unit is disposed within the first case member and that, along with the actuator unit, forms a manifold that holds the liquid to be supplied to the pressure generation chambers; and a second case member that is affixed to the first case member and in which is formed an introduction channel that sends the liquid from the exterior to the manifold. |
US09676183B1 |
Drop detection with ribs to align emitters and detectors
In one example in accordance with the present disclosure a drop detection device is described. The device includes an emitter member having a number of emitter cavities to relay a number of beams towards a number of detector cavities in a detector member. The device also includes a detector member that is spaced from the emitter member. The detector member includes a number of detector cavities to receive a number of beams from the number of emitter cavities. The device also includes a number of ribs coupled to both the emitter member and the detector member. The number of ribs space and align the emitter member and detector member and align the number of emitter cavities with the corresponding number of detector cavities. |
US09676182B2 |
Printing apparatus and calibration method thereof
According to an embodiment the present invention, a printing apparatus detects a distance between a printhead and a print medium using a sensor while using a print medium for sensor calibration and changing a height from a print position to a carriage, stores first distance information indicating a relationship between the height and a signal representing a result of detecting the distance for each of heights in a memory, obtains second distance information indicating a relationship between the height and the signal representing the result of detecting the distance for each of the heights while using a predetermined print medium and changing the height, compares the first and second distance information, and corrects the first distance information stored in the memory, based on a result of the comparison. |
US09676176B2 |
Method for controlling inking in a printing press with machine-dependent compensation in inking and dampening units
A method for controlling the inking in a printing press includes compensation of an ink requirement in an inking unit and/or compensation of a dampening solution requirement in a dampening unit of the printing press in the event of a change in the printing speed. The printing speed profile or machine state prevailing before the instant of the change in the printing speed is taken into consideration in the compensation of the metering of ink or dampening solution. |
US09676175B2 |
Peeling apparatus
A peeling apparatus including a support body supply unit, a support body hold unit, a transfer mechanism, and a first structure body. The first structure body has a convex surface. The support body supply unit has a function of unwinding a first support body and includes one of a pair of tension applying mechanisms. The support body hold unit includes the other of the pair of tension applying mechanisms. The pair of tension applying mechanisms applies tension to the first support body. The transfer mechanism has a function of transferring a process member. The first structure body has a function of bending back the first support body along the convex surface. The first structure body has a function of dividing the process member into a first member and a second member. An angle at which the first structure body bends back the first support body is an obtuse angle. |
US09676174B2 |
Device and method for joining rubber members
When overlapping and joining together end portions of a rubber member, it becomes possible to join them at a joining area smaller than a conventional one by increasing the joining area. There is provided a joining device for overlapping end portions, of a rubber member (tire constituent member) with one upper end portion placing on the other lower end portion and joining the end portions of the rubber member, in which a pressing roll (disk-shaped roll) rotating about an inclined shaft is rolled while being pressed against the overlapped upper end portion of the rubber member, and the upper end portion is extended by a shearing force generated at this time to increase a joining area between the both end portions. |
US09676171B2 |
Gas barrier laminate having excellent water barrier property
A gas barrier laminate 10 having an inorganic barrier layer 3 and a water-trapping layer 5 that are formed on a plastic base material 1, the water-trapping layer 5 including a matrix of a cationic polymer (a) in which is distributed a hygroscopic agent (b) having such a hygroscopic property as to attain a humidity lower than a humidity that can be attained by using the matrix. The gas barrier laminate exhibits super barrier property against water despite of a structure of a small number of layers. |
US09676168B2 |
Fire barrier layer and fire barrier film laminate
A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft. |
US09676166B1 |
Modular reinforced insulating concrete form
Modular, prefabricated insulating concrete forms and methods for fabricating such forms are presented herein. In one aspect, a reinforced cement based coating is disposed over at least the top, bottom, and outward facing surfaces of insulating foam cores comprising two sidewalls of a modular, prefabricated insulating concrete form (ICF). In a further aspect, a cement based finish coating is disposed over a portion of the reinforced cement based coating located over an outward facing surface of a sidewall of the ICF. In another aspect, at least a portion of the top and bottom surfaces of the sidewalls are disposed at an angle with respect to the outward facing surfaces of the sidewalls such that the sloped portions of the bottom and top surfaces are parallel. In this manner, multiple ICFs interlock when stacked on top of one another. |
US09676161B2 |
Aeroplane crushing device, and aeroplane demolition method
An aircraft collapsing device that collapses a fuselage of an aircraft inward, the system includes a gate-shaped shell formed to cover a circumference of both sides and an upper portion of a fuselage of an aircraft body from which horizontal wings and a vertical wing have been decoupled; a wedge-shaped pressing member that is mounted on an upper portion of the shell to press at least one portion of a circumference of at least one of annular frames juxtaposed in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage toward a center of the fuselage; a pair of sidewall pressing members that is mounted on both sides of the shell to press the fuselage simultaneously from two directions crossing a pressing direction of the wedge-shaped pressing member at the center of the fuselage after pressing by the wedge-shaped pressing member; and a moving unit that moves the fuselage of the aircraft and the shell relative to one another, wherein each of the pair of sidewall pressing members includes a plate-shaped pressing plate, and a projection member extends in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage and is formed on the pressing surface side of the plate-shaped pressing plate. |
US09676160B2 |
Holding system for elongate members
A holding system holds an elongate member in a desired position as a process operation is carried out on the member. The elongate member is held in a weight neutral position in a holding fixture without the need for clamps. |
US09676157B2 |
Manufacturing method for mold die, mold and eyeglass lens
A manufacturing method for a mold die comprising: making design data for a molding surface based on predetermined prescription information; creating the molding surface in accordance with the design data; specifying error amounts at first and second corresponding points defined on the created molding surface respectively corresponding first and second reference points; defining a first correction surface based on an error amount specified at the first corresponding point; of defining a second correction surface based on the first correction surface and an error amount specified at the second corresponding point, wherein the second correction surface has no power at the first corresponding point; combining a design surface by the design data, the first correction surface and the second correction surface, and corrects the design data based on combined data after the combining; and creating the molding surface in accordance with the corrected design data. |
US09676144B2 |
Three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus, method of manufacturing three-dimensional structure, and three-dimensional structure
A three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus, in which the three-dimensional structure is manufactured by laminating layers, includes: a base unit on which a three-dimensional structure is to be formed; a discharge unit which discharges a curable ink onto the base unit; flattening unit which flattens an ink layer composed of the curable ink discharged onto the base unit; and curing unit which cures the ink layer. Here, the ink layer is cured by the curing unit while being flattened by the flattening unit. |
US09676143B2 |
Self-hardening material and process for layerwise formation of models
The invention relates to a self-hardening material for layerwise construction of three-dimensional components, whereby the material comprises at least one particulate material and a separately applied bonding agent for bonding the particulate material, and has a setting time which is at least several times as long as the application time of a particulate layer. |
US09676139B2 |
Method for ejecting a vessel carried by a mandrel by abutment of an ejection face against a bearing face of the neck arranged under the mouth of the vessel
A method for ejecting a vessel (12), carried by a transporting device (10), the vessel (12) being provided with a neck (16) including a mouth (18), the transporting device (10) including: —a mobile support (28); —a gripping mandrel (30) that grips by vertical engagement with the neck (16); —an ejection face (64) mounted on the mobile support (28), the gripping mandrel (30) being mounted vertically slidable relative to the ejection face (64) to allow the gripping mandrel (30) to be extracted from the neck (16) when it slides via contact between the ejection face (64) and a bearing face (24) of the neck (16); characterized in that the bearing face (24) of the neck (16) is formed by a shoulder face that protrudes radially towards the outside relative to the mouth (18) and is arranged under the mouth (18) in the vertical direction. |
US09676137B2 |
Blow molded airflow conduit with outer insulation
A method of forming a blow molded plastic article wherein the article comprises an airflow conduit, comprising: providing a first sheet of insulation material located on a insulation carrier; providing a blow molding mold including two halves and having a molding surface defining a molding cavity to form the article; locating the insulation carrier between the two halves of the blow molding mold; transferring the first sheet of insulation material from the insulation carrier to the blow molding mold; introducing an extrudate of thermoplastic composition between the two halves of the blow molding mold; closing the blow molding mold; forming the extrudate to a shape of the mold cavity of the blow molding mold to form the article; and bonding the extrudate to the first sheet of insulation material as the extrudate is being formed to the shape of the mold cavity. |
US09676134B2 |
Extrusion head and method for producing hollow bodies
The invention relates to an extrusion head and a method with which the thickness distribution of hollow bodies, for example, can be further improved. The extrusion head consists of at least one mandrel (1) and one nozzle (2), which have a rigid geometry and therefore cannot be varied or can also be deformed flexibly in some areas and form a flow channel (3), wherein the positions of the mandrel (1) and the nozzle (2) can be varied relative to one another, so that the geometry of a discharge gap (s) of the flow channel (3) can be varied while a melt is being discharged, wherein each head part has at least one head section with a uniform cross-sectional area in a discharge area (A) of the extrusion head, and wherein at least one head part has at least two head sections (B) and (C), each of which has a predominantly uniform cross-sectional area within the head section (B), (C), which are spaced axially apart from one another and which have mutually different cross-sectional areas. |
US09676133B2 |
Coextruded foil composite material and its use in card bodies
A composite film material usable in a data carrier card body includes a first outer plastic layer, an inner plastic layer and a second outer plastic layer, all the layers together forming a coextruded composite. The plastic material of the first outer layer is a polyethylene terephthalate glycol copolymer (PETG) or contains a PETG, the plastic material of the inner layer is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPC) or contains a TPC, and the plastic material of the second outer layer is a PETG or contains a PETG. |
US09676131B2 |
Paper-like film and process for making it
A micro-voided film comprising high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least about 200,000, and low aspect ratio filler having a mean particle size from about 1 to about 25 microns. The film has a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 20 mils and a void fraction of from about 0.60 to about 0.75. The micro-voided film is made by a process comprising extruding the composition into a film having a thickness of from about 20 to about 200 mils, and orienting the extruded film using a high stalk, blown film process. The process produces a stabilized high stalk for increasing the production rate of blown, high molecular weight polyethylene, while increasing the film's physical and mechanical properties. The high stalk can be stabilized by application of high velocity, low volume flow rate of air over the interior and exterior surfaces of the extruded film. |
US09676130B2 |
Injection molding apparatus for structured optical parts
The injection molding apparatus is provided for making highly accurate optical parts having structured reflective or deflecting optical surfaces. The apparatus includes a removable mold insert made of two or more mold insert segments. The mold insert segments are juxtaposed at mating lateral planar surfaces to form a reversed structured surface. The mold insert segments also includes a gas venting circuit having conduits formed when the mold insert segments are juxtaposed. A cooling circuit is provided in the mold insert segments. |
US09676126B2 |
Open-face molding
An open-face molding apparatus for use in open-face injection molding operations to more accurately control the thickness of coatings applied to workpiece surfaces of slightly varying contour profiles. A conformable tool face is carried by a rigid tool backing and a perimeter seal releasably seals the conformable tool face around its perimeter to the workpiece surface. The conformable tool face and perimeter seal define a mold cavity together with the workpiece surface. An array of actuators are connected between the rigid tool backing and the conformable tool face to provide a desired tool face contour and desired spacings between the conformable tool face and a workpiece surface by deflecting the conformable tool face relative to the rigid tool backing. |
US09676125B2 |
Method of cast moulding a translating multifocal contact lens
There is provided a contact lens (60) which is produced by cast molding. The cast molding is achieved by the use of an anterior face mold insert (30) which has a cap (24) with a domed surface (26) and a body (10). The domed surface has provision for a distance vision segment (31) and a reading segment (32) separated by a demarcation (33). Further, the cap (24) has a cutaway portion (20) for producing a lower ledge and the body (10) has a projection (18) for producing a lower truncation in the resultant lens. Means is also described for forming a posterior face of the contact lens (60). |
US09676122B2 |
Barrier film with reclaimed metalized polyester
A method reclaims metalized polymer film or mixtures containing metal and/or metal alloys into a metal-containing, polymeric film. The resulting film structure has better oxygen and moisture barrier properties when metalized than plain metalized polymer films. The polymer to be reclaimed, originates in sheet form, and is densified, as by shredding, pelletizing and/or re-extruding into fine particulate form such as chips or pellets. The reclaimed polymeric film can be used, in a range of concentrations, to produce biaxially oriented polyester film for metalizing. |
US09676121B2 |
Polyamide beads and method for the production thereof
Certain polyamide beads or granules are useful as a sustaining material for underground natural or artificial cracks of the earth's crust essentially employed for the extraction of hydrocarbons such as crude oil or natural gas; such polyamide beads have a spherical or ellipsoidal shape and have a surface free of concave portions, advantageously having a uniform shape, and having a mean diameter lower than or equal to 1.7 mm and a porosity lower than 0.1 ml/g, and are produced using a particular cutting device/extruder. |
US09676120B2 |
Mixing device for bone cement and method for mixing bone cement
A mixing device for bone cement is provided. The mixing device includes a mixing handle, an housing, and a mixing paddle. The mixing handle having a rod, where at least portions of the rod are in tubular form with monomer inside of the rod. The housing has a mixing chamber in which the monomer and a powder are miscible. The mixing paddle is arranged in the mixing chamber and is movable via the rod. |
US09676119B2 |
Method and device for producing a concrete component, and concrete component produced according to the method
The subject matter of the invention is a method for producing a concrete component (1), wherein a plurality of layers of a dry mixture consisting of at least one silicate former and one hydraulic binder are deposited one atop another on a base (7), wherein after applying each layer the respective layer is mixed with water, wherein the contour of the area that is mixed with water correlates with the desired shape of the concrete component (1) at the level of the respective layer to be applied. |
US09676111B2 |
Razor and razor treatment system
A razor treatment system includes a razor having a head, and a razor treatment device including a drum rotationally supported within the razor treatment device, at least two cam members supported within the razor treatment device, at least two guide members configured to cooperate with the cam members to expose the blade, and a first actuating member configured to effect rotation of the drum. The head includes a cover for housing a blade. The cover is configured to expose the blade. The razor interfaces with the razor treatment device to move the cover of the razor to expose the blade. Each cam member may define a cam track that guides linear retraction of the blade, rotational movement of the blade and cover, and linear extension of the blade into a position between the drums. |
US09676105B2 |
Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing an assisted opening retractable knife
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a retractable blade knife, which can comprise a handle and a blade. The handle can comprise a top handle scale operatively coupled to a bottom handle scale via a plurality of fasteners. The retractable blade knife can comprise a large coil spring adapted to cause the blade to thrust out from a first partially extended position to a second partially extended position. |
US09676102B2 |
Sucker
A sucker includes: a main body having a bottom face formed with an annular abutment; a disc body made of a flexible material having a tapered annular wall, the disc body being disposed under the bottom face of the main body, an outer circumference of the annular wall being formed with a lip edge positioned below the annular contact area; an air chamber being formed in the disc body; an air-sucking passage and a fast flow way; the air-sucking passage having a first end in communication with the air chamber of the disc body and a second end passing through the disc body and the main body to communicate with the fast flow way. When the sucker sucks a surface of an object, the air in the air-sucking passage is sucked into the fast flow way. |
US09676101B2 |
Operating program writing system
An operating program writing system includes a block storing part which stores a plurality of blocks constituting work units of an operating program, a selecting part which selects any number of blocks from the plurality of blocks, a displaying part which displays a path diagram including the any number of blocks and arguments which are contained in the blocks, a selecting and inputting part which selects at least one block among the any number of blocks and inputs the arguments of the at least one block, a running part which arranges run buttons for the respective any number of blocks and runs blocks which correspond to the run buttons, and a writing part which uses the any number of blocks and the input argument of the at least one block as the basis to write an operating program. |
US09676097B1 |
Systems and methods for robotic device authentication
A device is provided that includes a plurality of hardware segments. The device also includes a plurality of actuators to actuate the plurality of hardware segments. The device also includes a controller to cause at least one of the plurality of actuators to adjust positions of at least one of the plurality of hardware segments to correspond to a particular arrangement, to determine physical parameters of the device responsive to the adjustment of the positions, and to generate an identification code for the device based on the physical parameters. The physical parameters may include one or more of electrical parameters of the plurality of actuators or mechanical parameters of the plurality of actuators. |
US09676091B2 |
10-in-1 multiple function wrench
A multifunctional hand tool is provided, having an adjustable wrench head and an elongated handle extending from the wrench head. The handle is oriented transverse to the wrench head and that defines a plurality of wrench apertures of different sizes. Each wrench aperture defines an axis of rotation for operable use oriented substantially transverse to the first axis of rotation. The wrench head further comprises a hammer and the elongated handle further comprises a nail pull structure. The wrench head can further include a grip texture on an outer surface thereof to facilitate use of the wrench apertures or the nail pull defined by the wrench handle. The outer surface of the handle further includes grip features or textures to facilitate use of the hammer. The adjustable wrench can be changed to a pipe wrench. |
US09676089B2 |
Combustion-operated setting tool
A combustion-operated setting tool (10) for driving-in fastening elements includes a setting piston (14) displaceable in a guide cylinder (13), a combustion chamber (15), a fuel inlet (23) opening into the combustion chamber (15) for feeding fuel therein and an ignition element (26) for igniting the fuel in the combustion chamber (15). Both, the fuel inlet (23) and the ignition element (26), are located at the first end (31) of the combustion chamber (15) adjacent to the guide cylinder (13), and a motor-driven ventilator (16) supported on a rear wall (30) of the combustion chamber (15) at the second end (32) of the combustion chamber (15) remote from the guide cylinder (13). |
US09676084B2 |
Screwing/unscrewing tool for a screwing element
A tool to screw/unscrew a screwing element, having a module comprising a lever extending radially from and rotatable around a drive axis, a first transmission element rotatable around the drive axis by the lever, a transmission module comprising a second transmission element cooperating with the first element, a third transmission element rotatable around a screwing/unscrewing axis parallel to, and spaced from, the drive axis, a transmission system comprising an element transmitting the second element rotation to the third element, and an adapter with a fourth transmission element cooperating with the third element, and a cavity confirming to the screwing element. The tool includes a wedge with at least one rotatable adapter mounted thereon. The wedge comprises two support surfaces on planes parallel to the drive axis and disposed opposite one another to define a groove receiving an end of the transmission module on the third element side. |
US09676082B1 |
Fastener removal tool
A hand wrenching tool includes a first handle having a socket head at one end thereof configured to receive a collar of a fastener. A second handle is pivotally connected to the first handle and has a jaw at an end thereof. A collar engaging cam surface of the jaw pushes the collar into teeth of the socket as the first and second handles are pivoted towards one another, facilitating the removal of the collar from a threaded pin of the fastener as the hand wrenching tool is manually rotated. |
US09676081B2 |
Feed structure and gripping device including same
A chuck is composed of a body (2), gripping jaws (10) provided on the body (2), and feed structures (20) disposed in containing chambers (4) of the body (2), and the feed structure (20) is composed of a cylindrical body (21) having a male screw portion (22) formed thereon, a first receiving body (27) fitted in one end side of the cylindrical body (21), a second receiving body (35) fitted in the other end side of the cylindrical body (21), an eccentric shaft (40) consisting of an base shaft portion (41) and an eccentric portion (42), an external gear (45) having a through hole (46) formed to extend from front to rear through an central portion thereof and having the eccentric portion (42) of the eccentric shaft (40) inserted in the through hole (46), an internal gear (50) having a teeth portion partially meshing with a part of a teeth portion of the external gear (45), a screw body (55) composed of a screw member (56) and a flange member (60), and a coupling body (65) disposed between the first receiving body (27) and the external gear (45). |
US09676078B2 |
Electrostatic abrasive particle coating apparatus and method
A method of applying particles to a backing having a make layer on one of the backing's opposed major surfaces. The method including the steps of: supporting the particles on a feeding member having a feeding surface such that the particles settle into one or more layers on the feeding surface; the feeding surface and the backing being arranged in a non-parallel manner; and translating the particles from the feeding surface to the backing and attaching the particles to the make layer by an electrostatic force. |
US09676077B2 |
Bonded abrasive article and method of forming
An abrasive article includes a body having abrasive grains contained within a bond material comprising a metal or metal alloy, wherein the body comprises a ratio of VAG/VBM of at least about 1.3, wherein VAG is the volume percent of abrasive grains within the total volume of the body and VBM is the volume percent of bond material within the total volume of the body. |
US09676072B2 |
Machining device with visual sensor for locating contaminants
A machining device is provided with a machine tool, a pallet to which a workpiece is secured, a pallet changer configured to move and change the pallet, and a workpiece attaching unit configured to attach and detach the workpiece to and from the pallet. Further, the machining device is provided with a visual sensor configured to capture an image of the pallet, and contaminants that may possibly cause jamming as the workpiece is supplied to the pallet are detected from the image captured by the visual sensor. A workpiece supply operation for the pallet is suspended if the contaminants are detected. |
US09676071B2 |
Guide bush control device and method of adjusting guide bush
A guide bush control device includes a guide bush motor that rotates and drives a guide bush; and a controller that controls driving of the guide bush motor, the guide bush control device controlling rotation of the guide bush by controlling the driving of the guide bush motor with the controller, wherein the controller includes a fixing unit that fixes the guide bush non-rotatably by exciting the guide bush motor in a rotation stop state. |
US09676070B2 |
Method and apparatus for installing a hanger clip
A method and apparatus are disclosed for installing a hanger clip. The apparatus may include a tool head that may be placed on the end of a pole. The tool head may include a channel for receiving the hanger and a passage that intersect with the channel and allows a wire to be threaded through the tool head and hanger. The method may involve positioning the hanger in the tool head such that the hanger is releasably engaged by a catch on the head. The wire is then threaded through the tool head and hanger so that opposing portions of the wire extend from the tool head. The hanger is then mounted to a support and released from the catch. Thereafter, the wire twisted about itself by rotating the tool head while moving the tool head downward to draw out the ends of the wire from the tool head. |
US09676069B2 |
Device for filtration with a set of least one filter cassette
The invention concerns a filtration device comprising a manifold providing fluid connection and mechanical connection comprising a clamping plate movably mounted relative to the manifold and adapted to compress at least one cassette against the manifold, means for driving and guiding the clamping plate comprising a rod extending between the manifold and the plate, an actuator provided with a body and a member moveable relative to the body, which member is adapted to move through a predetermined travel between an extended position and a retracted position, the body being carried by the manifold, and the member carrying the rod and driving the plate via the rod to a clamped position in which the member is in an intermediate retracted position in which it has moved through a shorter travel than the predetermined travel relative to its extended position. |
US09676061B2 |
Methods of fabricating a precoated steel plate
A method of fabricating a precoated steel plate is provided. The method includes coating a steel plate by dipping the steel plate in a molten bath to obtain a precoat upon the steel plate. The precoat consists of an intermetallic alloy layer and a metal alloy layer, the intermetallic alloy layer is topped by the metal alloy layer. On at least one face of the plate, the metal alloy layer is removed in an area at a periphery of the plate using a laser beam, while at least part of the intermetallic alloy layer is left in the area. The step of removing includes measuring a characteristic of the laser or an area where the metal alloy area is to be removed to obtain a measured value, comparing the measured value with a reference value and stopping a removal operation to leave the at least part of the intermetallic alloy in place as function of the comparing step. Additional methods are also provided. |
US09676060B2 |
Method for treating Cu thin sheet
A method for treating a Cu thin sheet is provided. The method comprises the steps of: supplying a slurry in which a diffusion bonding aid (DBA), such as Ni powder, and a reinforcing material (RM), such as a carbide base metal compound, are dispersed in a solvent to a predetermined portion on a Cu or Cu base alloy thin sheet, drying the supplied slurry, and applying a laser to induce melting, solidification, and fixation, so as to form a buildup layer. In the method, the weight ratio of DBA to RM is specified to be 80:20 to 50:50, and the median diameters D50 of both DBA and RM employed fall within 0.1 to 100 μm, the median diameter D50 of DBA is larger than the median diameter D50 of RM, and both the distribution ratio D90/D10 of DBA and the distribution ratio D90/D10 of RM are 4.0 or less. |
US09676057B2 |
Device for solid state joining of light metals
A device for solid state joining of light metals like aluminum is described. The device utilizes the principle of continuous extrusion to add a string of filler metal into a groove separating the components to be joined, and shear deformation for surface oxide removal in the groove. The device comprises a rotating drive spindle (13) terminated in a drive spindle head (14). A groove with the shape of a circular arc constituting an extrusion chamber (16) is machined in the outer surface (15) of the drive spindle head (14), the extrusion chamber (16) being limited radially outwards by a stationary annular metal shoe (17) surrounding the drive spindle head (14), the extrusion chamber (16) being terminated by an integrated (fixed) or replaceable abutment member (18) for diverting aluminum from its circular movement in the extrusion chamber (16) through a die orifice (19). |
US09676056B2 |
Method for joining two essentially metal sheet-type workpieces by means of friction squeeze welding using a filler material
The invention relates to a method for joining two essentially metal sheet-type workpieces. In said method. the edge regions of the workpieces to be joined are placed at a distance from one another, at least one wire-shaped filler material is introduced into a zone between the edge regions before or during the joining process, and edge regions and the filler material are then heated to a predefined joining temperature by at least one first frictional element that moves in relation to the edge regions and the filler material, are subjected to a certain contact pressure, and are joined while being deformed. |
US09676050B2 |
Welding system with lockout mechanism
Embodiments of a welding system including a controller adapted to implement a lockout mechanism are provided. The controller may be adapted to selectively activate a learn mode and a use mode of a component of the welding system. When the learn mode is activated, the controller receives an allowable data set and stores the allowable data set to memory. When the use mode is activated, the controller receives an operational data set, references the allowable data set to check if the operational data set is allowable, logs the operational data set and enables the component of the welding system to operate when the operational data set is allowable, and disables the component of the welding system when the operational data set is not allowable. |
US09676048B2 |
Vacuum soldering apparatus and control method therefor
In a vacuum soldering apparatus and a control method thereof, in order to prevent flux scattering or solder scattering when voids are defoamed and/or deaerated from molten solder by evacuating a chamber to a target degree of vacuum as well as in order to be able to perform brief evacuation, an evaluation control of a pump is performed. The evaluation control of the pump is performed in which the plural evacuation control properties (#1 through #4) with the gradients θ plotting the degrees of vacuum (pressure P) in relation to evacuation time (time t) when a chamber is evacuated by a predetermined pump output, are previously prepared; and the control are changed from evacuation control property of small pump output to evacuation control property of large pump output based on the initially set gradient θ in the evacuation control property. |
US09676047B2 |
Method of forming metal bonding layer and method of manufacturing semiconductor light emitting device using the same
A method of forming a metal bonding layer includes forming first and second bonding metal layers on one surfaces of first and second bonding objects, respectively. The second bonding object is disposed on the first bonding object such that the first bonding metal layer and the second bonding metal layer face each other. A eutectic metal bonding layer is formed through a reaction between the first and second bonding metal layers. At least one of the first bonding metal layer and the second bonding metal layer includes an oxidation prevention layer formed on an upper surface thereof. The oxidation prevention layer is formed of a metal having an oxidation reactivity lower than an oxidation reactivity of the bonding metal layer on the upper surface which the oxidation prevention layer is disposed. |
US09676044B2 |
Rotary cutting tool having disk-shaped cutter body provided with support pads
A cutting tool and cutter body assembly, including a disk-shaped cutter body and a plurality of support pads removably retained therein, the cutter body having an axis of rotation, two opposing end surfaces and a body peripheral surface extending therebetween. Each support pad intersects one of two annular-shaped planes equidistantly offset from opposite sides of a median plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and the cutter body intersects neither of the two annular-shaped planes. Each support pad is configured to make operative contact with a machined surface of a workpiece perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Each support pad has opposing upper and lower surfaces and a pad peripheral surface extending therebetween, the pad peripheral surface having an upper portion intersecting the upper surface, and the upper portion exhibiting N-fold rotational symmetry about a pad axis non-perpendicular to the lower surface. |
US09676043B2 |
Slot milling disc and a rotatable mounting shaft for such a milling disc
A milling disc is formed as a generally circular disc having a center axis and including an outer peripheral surface provided with a number of cutting edges, a first side having a bearing surface around the center axis, and attachment means arranged to interact with mating attachment means of a rotatable mounting shaft to allow rotary preventing attachment of the milling disc to the rotatable shaft and forcing of the bearing surface towards a mounting surface at an end surface of the shaft. The milling disc is provided with at least one flushing fluid channel having a confined cross-section and extending within the milling disc from an inlet opening in its bearing surface to at least one outlet opening in its peripheral surface. There is also provided a rotatable mounting shaft for the rotatable attachment of such a milling disc. |
US09676042B2 |
Remote cutter head and system
A remote cutter head and a system therefore which can operate in confined spaces are provided. The remote cutting system including a cutter assembly driven by a fluid source, a pushrod hose coupling the cutter assembly to the fluid source, a control assembly detachably secured to the pushrod hose, and a monitor assembly coupled to at least one camera. The monitor assembly provides video images of the cutter assembly and cutter assembly surroundings. The cutting head including a fluid-driven gearmotor, the gearmotor including a two-piece housing, bearings, a pressure balanced gearmotor cavity, and two rotating members provided in the pressure balanced gearmotor cavity, one of the rotating members protruding from the cutting head. High-pressure fluid provided to the cutting head turns the two rotating members to drive a cutting bit attached to the rotating member protruding from the cutting head. Also provided is a cutting bit. |
US09676039B2 |
Tool holder
Provided is a holder device that uses a pressure medium suitable for gripping a long and thin grasped object, the device eliminating need for a small-diameter machining for a device body and allowing use of a material suitable for sleeve deformation at a portion where a pressure chamber is formed. A holder device capable of deforming in a radial direction for fastening a grasped object 7 through a function of a pressure medium, includes a device body 2, a sleeve 3 disposed at a leading end of the device body 2 for gripping the grasped object 7, a pressure chamber 8 formed circumferentially in the sleeve 3, and a support portion 9 provided continuously from the device body 2 for forming the pressure chamber 8 together with the sleeve 3. |
US09676038B2 |
Chuck
A chuck for a chiseling power tool has a holding sleeve that is arranged concentrically with respect to a working axis and that serves to receive one shank end of a tool having a locking groove. A locking element protrudes partially into the holding sleeve so as to engage with the locking groove. A sliding block guides the locking element, whereby the sliding block has a section that is wound helically around the working axis. |
US09676037B2 |
Hydraulic expansion chuck and method for producing such an expansion chuck
A hydraulic expansion chuck includes a basic body, an expansion bush which is received in the basic body and defines a reception space for a tool to be clamped, and a pressure chamber which is delimited between the expansion bush and the basic body. A securing pin is provided, which extends through the basic body and the expansion bush into the reception space. A method for producing a hydraulic expansion chuck is disclosed. First, a basic body is provided with a blind hole, into which an internal thread is cut. Then, an expansion bush is soldered into the basic body. Finally, an orifice is made at the bottom of the blind hole and extends through the material of the expansion bush into a tool reception space which is delimited in the expansion bush. |
US09676036B2 |
Polygon machining device and polygon machining method
A polygon machining method whereby first polygon machining using a polygon cutter is carried out on a workpiece, followed by machining using tools other than the polygon cutter, then second polygon machining using the polygon cutter again. The polygon machining method comprises: a first polygon machining step in which a main axis and a tool main axis are synchronously rotated such that the rotation speed of the main axis and the tool main axis are at a ratio required for the first polygon machining, and polygon machining is carried out; a machining step in which the ratio is changed to a second synchronization ratio such that the main axis rotates at a rotation speed required for machining after the first polygon machining, the main axis and the tool main axis are synchronously rotated, and machining is carried out on the workpiece that has received the first polygon machining; and a second polygon machining step in which the main axis and the tool main axis are synchronously rotated such that the rotation speed of the main axis and the tool main axis are at a ratio required for the second polygon machining, and polygon machining is carried out. |
US09676025B2 |
Low-pressure casting apparatus and low-pressure casting method using the same
Provided is a low-pressure casting apparatus for stable casting without using feedback control even if a furnace body has a crack, and a low-pressure casting method using the same. A low-pressure casting apparatus fills a cavity with molten metal M through a guiding unit by introducing gas into a holding furnace for heating the molten metal M to apply pressure to a surface of the molten metal M. The holding furnace includes a casing, a furnace body accommodated in the casing, and a refractory layer disposed between the casing and the furnace body, the refractory layer having a pore structure. The low-pressure casting apparatus further includes a first gas supply unit for supplying to the furnace body the gas to apply pressure to the molten metal M and a second gas supply unit for supplying gas to the refractory layer. |
US09676021B2 |
Stamping press
A stamping press includes a first body (200) and a second body (100,300), at least one of them having axial movement, the first body have a third body (255) with controlled rotary movement capability, and the second body have a fifth body (115,350) that also has rotary movement, the third body (255) and the fifth body (115,350) rotary movements as well as the axial movements from the first body (200) and the second body (100,300) are independent with respect to each other. |
US09676020B2 |
Trough-form fine blanking device
A fine blanking device characterized by a trough structure is provided. Preferably, the fine blanking device comprises a punch, a mother die module having a first die cavity allowing the punch to enter therein, and a blank-holder module having a second die cavity allowing the punch to enter therein; wherein one or more trough structures are formed on/individually formed on the mother die module or/and the blank-holder module, wherein the trough structure is formed, surrounding the first die cavity, on the mother die module at a sheet stock contacting side thereof; or/and the trough structure is formed, surrounding the second die cavity, on the blank-holder module at a sheet stock contacting side thereof. |
US09676019B2 |
Determining part orientation for incremental sheet forming
Provided are methods and systems of orienting parts for incremental sheet forming and, in some examples, forming the parts in these orientations. A forming orientation may be identified by simulating forming operations of the same part in multiple different orientations and identifying the thinnest portions of the part for each of the orientations. The orientation with the maximum thickness of these identified portions is selected as a forming orientation. The forming simulation may be based on the Sine law by comparing the actual and projected areas of different surface elements of the shape to be formed. As such, a part formed in the forming orientation will have the greatest minimum thickness among all other possible orientations. |
US09676015B2 |
Composite rolling mill roll and rolling method
A composite rolling mill roll according to the present invention includes: a steel roll shaft; and an outer layer provided around the roll shaft, in which the outer layer includes a sintered body including a base metal which is an iron alloy, a fibrous inclusion which consists of a ceramic and has an average diameter of 1 to 30 μm and an average aspect ratio of 10 to 500, and a particulate inclusion which consists of a ceramic and has an average diameter of powder 1 to 100 μm, an amount of the fibrous inclusion is 5 to 40 volume % relative to the volume of the sintered body, and an amount of the particulate inclusion is 5 to 30 volume % relative to the volume of the sintered body. |
US09676011B2 |
Control technique for multistep washing process using a plurality of chemicals
Equipment and method for a system implementing a multistep washing process, with a chemical container (110A-110D) for each chemical (111A-111D) and means for conveying one chemical at a time from the container through a feed channel (120) to a washing object (100) and from the washing object through a return channel (130) back to the container. First and second sensors (122, 132) monitor a first parameter set in the feed channel (120) and a second parameter set in the return channel (130), respectively. Both parameter sets include parameter(s) indicating the purity of the chemical. A control center (150) includes calculation means (153) arranged to determine the mutual uniformity of the first and second monitored parameter sets. Action time of the chemical is determined on the basis of the mutual uniformity of the first and the second monitored parameter sets. |
US09676010B2 |
Installation and process for the treatment of metallic pieces by a plasma reactor
The plasma reactor comprises a reaction chamber (23) connectable to a source of ionizable gases (25) and to a heating device (80), said reactor (10) being subjected to the phases of heating (A), cleaning (L) and/or surface treatment (S), cooling (R), unloading (D) and loading (C) of metallic pieces (1). The installation comprises: at least two reactors (10), each being selectively and alternately connected to: the same source of ionizable gases (25); the same vacuum source (60); the same electrical energy source (50); and to the same heating device (80), the latter being displaceable between operative positions, in each of which surrounding laterally and superiorly a respective reactor (10), while the latter is in its heating phase (A) and cleaning phase (L) and/or in the surface treatment phase (S) of the metallic pieces (1). |
US09675999B1 |
Facile chemically-resistant coatings
The present invention provides methods for preparing or repairing a chemically-resistant coating such as a porcelain enamel on a metal substrate. One such method involves forming a ground coat on the substrate, cooling the substrate to substantially near ambient temperature, optionally by applying a heat source to cool the substrate slowly, followed by flame-spray depositing a coating material onto the softened ground coat. Then, the substrate is allowed to cool slowly so the chemically-resistant coating can form with less stress. Optionally, an induction coil is used to heat the substrate, both to form the ground coat and to slow the cooling of the substrate. Such methods allow for easier and faster repairs, and even in situ repairs of articles such as chemical reactor vessels, covers, baffles, thermowells, agitators, agitator shafts, pipes, heat exchangers, and storage tanks, as well as white goods such as ovens, stoves, washing machines, driers, in addition to bathtubs, sinks, and shower stalls, in addition to steel girders and steel reinforcing bars. Articles having a chemically-resistant coating also form a part of the invention. |
US09675991B2 |
Curtain coating device
A curtain coating device for paper and board machines has a nozzle beam (10) with a nozzle lip (12) with an edge strip (11) for feeding the coating color curtain and edge guides (20) located along each edge of the nozzle lips (12) controlling the width of the coating color curtain. The edge guide (20) has upper and lower ends. Flow surfaces (22) extend in a substantially vertical direction parallel and next to each other. The edge guide has a lubrication feed (24), additional lubrication feeds (26) and a suction opening (27). The flow surfaces (22) are inclined toward each other forming a flow guide recess (25) which extends in a vertical direction such that the form of the flow surfaces (22) with the flow guide recess (25) is concave. A protrusion (21) extends within the recess in the direction of the flow guide recess (25). |
US09675990B2 |
Method for on-line control of a manufacturing process for a multicomponent sheet material
A method of controlling a process for the manufacture of a multicomponent sheet material having a desired pre-determined parameter comprising applying an acoustic or an electromagnetic signal to interact with the sheet material whereby the interaction modifies the applied signal, detecting the modified signal, comparing the modified signal or data derived from it with data relating to the pre-determined parameter and modifying at least one step of the process whereby the data relating to the modified signal is modified towards the data relating to the pre-determined parameter. |
US09675989B2 |
Structure modifying apparatus
An apparatus for activating a chemistry disposed upon a target structure includes a handle; a structure contacting element rotatably attached to the handle and adapted to roll without slipping upon a target structure; and a radiant energy source having an emissive outlet at least partially within the structure contacting element wherein said contacting element is at least partly transparent or translucent to said radiant energy. |
US09675988B2 |
Unit for spreading an adhesive onto a moving film
A unit for spreading an adhesive onto a moving film, includes at least one pair of abutments (11) upon which is mounted a first pick-up roller (12) for collecting a quantity of adhesive from a collection zone (13), a second roller (14) that rotates in contact with the first roller (12), intended to receive the quantity of adhesive, and a third roller (15) that rotates in contact with the second roller (14), wherein the abutments include at least one fixed portion (19) and one moving portion (20, 21) that can be firmly connected to the fixed portion, the moving portion being configured: to house a tank (17) in which the adhesive collection zone is found, or to house an additional fourth roller (18) positioned at a given distance from the first roller, the collection zone being located in the upper space between the first and the fourth roller (12, 18). |
US09675980B2 |
Flotation process for recovering feldspar from a feldspar ore
A flotation process for recovering feldspar from a feldspar containing feed material is disclosed. The process includes forming an aqueous suspension of a feldspar containing feed material, in the absence of hydrofluoric acid, wherein the suspension includes from 0.004 to 0.3% wt. of a flotation reagent including: (a) one or more amines, containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, including 8 to 50 carbon atoms, or a salt thereof; and (b) one or more primary, secondary or tertiary alcohols, containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, including 8 to 50 carbon atoms; the ratio of (a) to (b) ranging from 500:1 to 1:40 by weight. The process further includes agitating the obtained suspension to produce a feldspar containing fraction, and separating the feldspar containing fraction. |
US09675966B2 |
Catalyst for n-butane oxidation to maleic anhydride
A promoted VPO catalyst for the oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride wherein the catalyst comprises the mixed oxides of vanadium and phosphorus, niobium and at least one of antimony and bismuth, wherein the catalyst may be produced in a process comprising impregnating a VPO catalyst with a metal source compound of niobium and a metal source compound of at least one of antimony and bismuth, to form a metal impregnated VPO catalyst, and then drying the metal impregnated VPO catalyst to form the promoted VPO catalyst. |
US09675963B2 |
Ammonia oxidation catalyst for the production of nitric acid based on yttrium-gadolinium ortho cobaltates
The present invention relates to a catalytically active component of a catalyst, which comprises single phase oxides, based on a mixed yttrium-gadolinium ortho-cobaltate oxide systems, methods for the oxidation of ammonia and hydrocarbon in the presence of said catalytically active component and the use thereof. |
US09675961B2 |
Catalyst for thermochemical water splitting
The present invention relates to a catalyst for the thermochemical generation of hydrogen from water and/or the thermochemical generation of carbon monoxide from carbon dioxide comprising a solid solution of cerium dioxide and uranium dioxide. |
US09675957B2 |
Adsorbent material and method for producing crystalline silicotitanate
There are provided an adsorbent material excellent in the adsorptive removal properties of Cs and Sr also in seawater, and a method for producing a crystalline silicotitanate suitable for the adsorbent material.The adsorbent material according to the present invention comprises: at least one selected from crystalline silicotitanates represented by Na4Ti4Si3O16.nH2O, (NaxK(1-x))4Ti4Si3O16.nH2O and K4Ti4Si3O16.nH2O wherein x represents a number of more than 0 and less than 1 and n represents a number of 0 to 8; and at least one selected from titanate salts represented by Na4Ti9O20.mH2O, (NayK(1-y))4Ti9O20.mH2O and K4Ti9O20.mH2O wherein y represents a number of more than 0 and less than 1 and m represents a number of 0 to 10. The adsorbent material is suitably produced by a method for producing a crystalline silicotitanate in which a silicic acid source, a sodium compound and/or a potassium compound, titanium tetrachloride, and water are mixed to obtain a mixed gel, and the mixed gel is subjected to a hydrothermal reaction. |
US09675949B2 |
Quantitative catalyst supply device
The present invention provides a quantitative catalyst supply device that supplies a predetermined amount of catalyst slurry through an injection port formed through a container bottom. The quantitative catalyst supply device includes: an extendible supply pipe connected to a hopper and filled with catalyst slurry; a head connected to the supply pipe and supplying catalyst slurry to the injection port at the container bottom; a cylinder connected to a side of the supply pipe and supplying a predetermined amount of catalyst slurry through the head; and valve units disposed in an upper portion and a lower portion of the supply pipe spaced from the cylinder and opened or closed by operation of the cylinder. |
US09675947B2 |
Mixing system
The present invention relates to a mixing system comprising a vessel (1) for housing a disposable fluid mixing bag (2), which vessel (1) comprises a base (3) supporting the fluid mixing bag (2) and a sidewall (4) extending vertically upwards from the base (3). The sidewall (4) of the vessel comprises a door opening (5) which is closable by a sliding door (6). The system with the sliding door provides an easy access to the inside of the vessel (1) in a space saving manner. |
US09675940B2 |
Curable compositions and membranes
A membrane obtainable from curing a composition comprising: (i) a curable compound comprising at least two (meth)acrylic groups and a sulphonic acid group and having a molecular weight which satisfies the equation: MW<(300+300n) wherein: MW is the molecular weight of the said curable compound; and n has a value of 1, 2, 3 or 4 and is the number of sulphonic acid groups present in the said curable compound; and optionally (ii) a curable compound having one ethylenically unsaturated group; wherein the molar fraction of curable compounds comprising at least two (meth)acrylic groups, relative to the total number of moles of curable compounds present in the composition, is at least 0.25. |
US09675936B2 |
Hollow fiber membrane module
A hollow fiber membrane module including at least two types of hollow fiber membranes having different inner diameters, comprising first hollow fiber membranes and second hollow fiber membranes, and the equation |PA−P0|≧|PB−P0| where P0 is an initial pressure applied to upper open ends of the first and second hollow fiber membranes, and PA and PB are respective pressures at lower open ends of the first and second hollow fiber membranes. |
US09675933B2 |
Emissions contaminant capture and collection device and method of use
An apparatus for removing contaminants from emissions is provided with a housing shaped as a reverse venturi. The housing includes an entry portion for receiving emissions, an exit portion for expelling emissions, and an enlarged portion disposed therebetween for trapping the contaminants in the emissions. A mass of reactive material is disposed within the enlarged portion and has a reactive outer surface disposed in contact with the emissions. The mass of reactive material contains an amalgam forming metal at the reactive outer surface that chemically binds with the emissions that are passing through the enlarged portion of the housing. Emissions control methods for removing contaminants from gaseous and non-gaseous emissions are also provided. One of the emissions control methods includes passing the gaseous emissions through the reverse venturi apparatus described herein. Another one of the emissions control methods includes treating non-gaseous emissions in a treatment tank containing a sorbent. |
US09675927B2 |
Method for hydrogen production by pressure swing adsorption
A method for hydrogen production by pressure swing adsorption that can increase the recovery efficiency of an adsorption target component while enabling an off-gas to be appropriately supplied to a combustion device is provided that can achieve a cost reduction and an increase in the efficiency of the combustion operation. |
US09675925B2 |
Apparatus and system having a valve assembly and swing adsorption processes related thereto
Provided are apparatus and systems having a lessened pulsation through the use of a pulse flow control mechanism. In performing a cyclical swing adsorption process, various streams are passed through adsorbent bed units during various steps in the swing adsorption process. The pulse flow control mechanism is utilized within a manifold of one of the streams to lessen pulsation within the manifold that results from performing the various steps. |
US09675924B2 |
Apparatus for the recovery of halogenated hydrocarbons
An apparatus for recovering halogenated hydrocarbons has a desorption vessel which accommodates a sorbent which comprises the halogenated hydrocarbons, a steam generator which is configured to produce steam from water supplied to the steam generator and to introduce the steam which is produced into the desorption vessel in a manner such that the halogenated hydrocarbons are desorbed from the sorbent and absorbed by the steam, a cooling device which is configured to cool the steam supplemented with halogenated hydrocarbons in a manner such that a condensate is formed, and a collecting vessel which receives the condensate is provided. |
US09675921B2 |
Air filter attachment for side channel compressor
The invention first relates to an air filter attachment (4) for a turbomachine, in particular a side channel compressor, comprising a housing, comprising a filter material (8) arranged in a housing interior, and comprising an inlet (9) and an outlet (10) which are formed in the housing, which have a free opening cross section, and through which air is suctioned. The aim of the invention is to advantageously design a turbomachine comprising an air filter attachment. This is achieved in that the housing interior that has the filter material (8) extends laterally relative to the opening cross section of the inlet (9) and/or the outlet (10) in a non-uniform manner and in any case in a direction by a magnitude of 1½ or more times the dimension from a central axis (M) of the respective opening cross section to a periphery of the opening cross section in the direction. The invention further relates to a turbomachine, in particular a side channel compressor, comprising such an air filter attachment. Additionally, the invention relates to a filter part (12, 19) consisting of a pleated filter material (8) or a circumferential filter wall (21) which is connected to a base part (22) and which consists of a filter material. |
US09675920B2 |
Apparatus for air precleaner and precleaner
An apparatus for partially blocking airflow in a precleaner for an internal combustion engine may include a stationary barrier configured to be mounted in a precleaner. The apparatus may further include a movable barrier coupled to the stationary barrier and configured to move between an open position and a closed position in response to changes in an air flow rate through the precleaner. When the air flow rate through the precleaner reaches a threshold air flow rate, the movable barrier may move from the closed position toward the open position, and when the air flow rate through the precleaner drops below the threshold air flow rate, the movable barrier may move from the open position toward the closed position. |
US09675918B2 |
Centrifugal cyclone separator
At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a centrifugal/cyclone separator which separates particles, liquid droplets and or condensing mists (water based and or hydrocarbon based nature) from gases without using a filter element. The design relies on the use of the inlet spiral tube, a first conical fin and the second conical fin, and the step on the cylindrical body and the extension of the vortex finder below second conical fin. With another embodiment, the design differs in that it relies on the insert with threaded or open area forming a flow path like spiral tube, while relying on the same or similar components as with the first embodiment listed above. |
US09675914B2 |
Bagged filter cartridge, system and methods
A filter is provided comprising a filter media element enclosed by an impermeable bag with inlet and outlet ports provided for flow into and out of the bag and through the filter media element contained in the bag. The bag may be constructed of a sheet of plastic material of multiple layers. The filter element may be a stack of filter media disks for depth filtration and adsorption. The filter provides for cleanly change out, with unfiltered fluid being contained in the bag on the upstream side of the filter element within the bag. |
US09675908B2 |
Fuel filter assembly and cartridge
A draw latch retainer is used to secure a filter cartridge to a filter head. A cam actuated retainer extends from the head to engage a keeper in the top of the cartridge. Rotation of the cam draws the retainer and cartridge axially toward the head into an installed position. The retainer extends through an aperture in the upper portion of the cartridge to apply a retention force against the bottom side of the keeper. The keeper and upper portion of the cartridge supporting the keeper are configured to transmit the retaining force laterally across the top of the cartridge. The keeper may be integral with a top plate enclosing an open end of the cartridge housing, or may be supported by the top plate. |
US09675907B2 |
Quick-dry filter dewatering mobile process and apparatus
Utilizing mobile walls, a transportable (or stationary) low cost, low carbon footprint process and apparatus with a granular filter media dry cell (for filter or bed) for dewatering particulate solids from liquid. The mobile wall structures can be made of a rigid structure constructed of new or preferred salvaged materials, assembled, with watertight joints, used, disassembled and stored for redeployment. The walls are set in a keyway utilizing whatever soil composition is available. The walls can be used in the previous Deskins filters as old wall replacement or new wall construction. The invention utilizes a generator that is not dependent upon site or local electricity thus can be operated in any location. All parts can be engineered, fabricated according to the design of the Quick-Dry Filter Dewatering Mobile Process and Apparatus, packed in shipping containers and be readily available for any immediate need. |
US09675905B2 |
Defoamer compositions and methods of using the same
Defoamer compositions are described and the use of defoamer compositions in paper and pulp mills is described, especially for use at the brown stock washing steps in a pulp mill. The defoamer composition comprises: a) about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of at least one organophosphorous component (e.g., compound or polymer, n-tributoxyethyl phosphate); b) about 1 wt % to about 10 wt % of at least one silane treated silica; c) about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of at least one surfactant that is anionic or non-ionic; and d) optionally, water or an aqueous liquid. |
US09675903B2 |
Process and apparatus for the separation of the components of a liquid mixture
Process and apparatus for the separation of the components having different boiling points of a liquid mixture, characterized in that forming bubbles by a carrier gas in the liquid mixture where the one or more volatile component is getting enriched in the bubbles, then after said bubbles leave the liquid phase the released vapor content of them is collected and condensed and the obtained liquid being enriched in the more volatile component(s) is separated from the carrier gas. |
US09675894B2 |
Amusement park elevator drop ride system and associated methods
A cable driven elevator system having an elevator platform with an integral motion system is provided using one or multiple actuators. Each actuator includes a support plate attached to the elevator platform, a planetary gearbox engaged with and driven by an electric servo motor, and a drive shaft driven by the servo motor and engaged with a one crank. Connecting rods are connected between the crank and a frame. The frame supports a passenger platform. A control system is operable with each electric servo motor of each actuator for providing a simulated motion to the passenger platform including a heaving (vertical) motion such that the vertical downward acceleration experienced by persons riding the elevator exceeds 1 g, by way of example. The motion system is also capable of directly imparting vibrations to the elevator platform of up to at least 100 Hz without additional vibration generating equipment. |
US09675892B2 |
Trading card game and method of play
Disclosed herein is a novel game that utilizes virtual or physical trading cards as game components. In one aspect of the game, virtual game components/cards are used to build an army of minion, leader, and army cards, and further forming a perimeter comprising at least one of a barrier or fort card to protect a throne card. The goal is to destroy at least one of the barrier or fort cards by reducing the points of each to zero, thus capturing the opponent's throne card. The game involves strategy and chance, during which players create a deck for use against the deck(s) of one or more opposing players. The game may be played on various media, including, but not limited to, electronic game consoles, computers, and interactive and social media networks accessed using computers, cellular devices, tablets, etc. |
US09675888B2 |
Storytelling environment: altering gameplay based on battery life
Embodiments provide techniques for modifying story playback based on battery charge levels. A story that includes a plurality of actions and, for each of the plurality of actions, stimulus criteria indicating when the respective action is to be performed, is retrieved for playback. Embodiments determine a plurality of available storytelling devices for use in playback of the story and assign each of the plurality of actions within the story to a respective one or more of the plurality of available storytelling devices, based at least in part on a respective indication of battery charge for the respective storytelling device. Playback of the story is then initiated using, for each of the plurality of actions, the assigned one or more available storytelling devices to perform the respective action, responsive to a determination that the corresponding stimulus criteria is satisfied. |
US09675886B2 |
Method, computer, and program for providing game
A controller collectively transmits game view data of a game having a set of a plurality of rounds to a user terminal. The game view data corresponds to a first subset of rounds including a predetermined number of rounds in the plurality of rounds. The controller collectively transmits game view data corresponding to a second subset of rounds to the user terminal responsive to detecting that the first subset of the rounds is completed. The second subset of rounds includes the predetermined number of rounds subsequent to the completed rounds. |
US09675882B2 |
Augmented reality gaming via geographic messaging
Geographic gaming via a scalable, wireless geographic broadcast protocol enables multiplayer gaming between communication devices without relying on traditional network elements. Games can be fully distributed over an ad hoc network of mobile communications devices. The scalable nature of the wireless geographic broadcast protocol enables multiplayer games to function equally well in both remote areas with no or little network service and in crowded areas containing both game players and other users of mobile communications devices. Wireless geographic broadcast messages distributed among multiplayer game participants can be used to control gameplay features and/or game elements of multiplayer games. Embodiments include simulated artillery battles, simulated throw and catch games, and simulated reconnaissance elements. |
US09675881B2 |
Virtual world electronic game
An electronic game for playing on a portable handheld game unit and on-line includes a dynamic animated virtual character that can be customized and updated both visually and functionally through game play and that can translate from a two dimensional visual presentation on a game unit to a higher order visual presentation in an interactive multi-player virtual world on-line and back while retaining any customization or upgrades is provided. Different versions of the electronic game produce different virtual characters that can interact on-line or through wireless linkage between game units. |
US09675878B2 |
System and method for playing a virtual game by sensing physical movements
A wireless input device for playing an interactive motion-sensitive game using a wireless-compatible game console in which a virtual play environment is represented through one or more computer-animated visual, aural or tactile effects is provided wherein game play is conducted by moving, shaking, twisting, waving or pointing the input device in a particular manner. The input device can include motion-sensitive circuitry and/or command circuitry for generating control signals and/or an effects generator and associated control circuitry to enable the input device to selectively generate at least one visual, aural or tactile effect comprising sound, lighting or vibration. The input device can include a wireless transceiver for providing two-way wireless communication with the wireless-compatible game console. An optional lighting element emits a light signal or pattern that can be sensed by an external sensor or camera to interpret one or more movements or gestures made using the input device. |
US09675875B2 |
Systems and methods for providing biofeedback information to a cellular telephone and for using such information
The present invention provides systems, methods and apparatus for a wearable band adapted to be worn by a user. The wearable band may include one or more biometric sensors such as a pulse monitor adapted to monitor a pulse of the user, and a transmitter adapted to wirelessly transmit pulse information from the pulse monitor to a mobile device such as a cellular telephone or PDA. The wearable band does not include a display for the biometric information. Numerous additional embodiments are disclosed. |
US09675872B2 |
Game apparatus
The present invention provides a game apparatus that can cast various attacks only by pressing the same operating button without performing any complex operation. In an attack method setting screen, attack method setting panels are displayed arranged. Each attack method setting panel is provided with a positional condition display area that displays a positional condition regarding the positional relationship between a player character and an enemy character, and an attack method display area that displays an attack method performed on the enemy character by the player character. For example, in the case in which the positional condition is “less than 3 m from player character” and the attack method is a “close attack with ax”, when a player provides an attack operation instruction, the player character does an attack with an ax on an enemy character present at a distance of less than 3 m therefrom. |
US09675869B1 |
Jumping platform and extendable jumping platform assembly comprising the same
The jumping platform has a lateral mounting portion and a lateral lapping portion respectively formed on two lateral surfaces of the jumping platform. The extendable jumping platform assembly has multiple jumping platforms, multiple extending boards, and a jumping board. The jumping platform assembly has a lateral mounting portion and a lateral lapping portion so that the jumping platforms and the extending boards can be juxtaposed for extending lateral leaping range safely and extending sliding length according to the usage. One end of the extending board is mounted on the jumping platform, the other end of the extending board is mounted on the jumping board, and each one of the extending board and the jumping board has a leg assembly for supporting. |
US09675863B2 |
Nonobstructional golf practice device
Golf practice devices are adapted to facilitate practicing without obstructing a putting surface or practice area. According to one example, a golf practice device can include a first base member with a first clamping end and a first handle end, and a second base member with a second clamping end and a second handle end. A portion of the first base member located between the first clamping end and the first handle end may be hingedly coupled to a portion of the second base member located between the second clamping end and the second handle. At least one coupling arm may be pivotably mounted to the first base member, and an attachment feature may be coupled to the first coupling arm. In some examples, a sight or a cell phone with an integrated camera may be coupled to the attachment feature. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included. |
US09675859B2 |
Triggerless handle mechanism and shock absorbing elements for basketball system
In one example, a basketball system a goal attached to a backboard assembly. A connecting structure connects the backboard assembly to a support structure. A height adjustment mechanism includes a handle assembly that is directly connected to the support structure, and the handle assembly is operable to change a height of the goal and backboard assembly. As well, a shock absorbing element is provided that includes a first portion directly connected to the handle assembly, and the shock absorbing element has a second portion directly connected to the support structure of the basketball system, and the shock absorbing element enables temporary displacement of the goal and the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the goal. Finally, a structure is provided that is directly connected to the handle assembly and directly connected to the connecting structure. |
US09675856B1 |
Golf club head with adjustable center of gravity
A golf club head comprising a channel and a sliding weight that can be reversibly fixed at any point within the channel is disclosed herein. The channel preferably is disposed on the sole and extends from a heel side of the golf club head, around a rear side, and ends at a toe side of the golf club head. This channel is not constrained to a planar arc, but instead twists as it extends around the golf club head so that it follows the contours, and preserves the aesthetics, of the golf club head. The slidable weight comprises a base portion and a first cap, and a second cap that has the same dimensions as, and is interchangeable with, the first cap is disposed in a pocket in the sole proximate the face of the golf club head. |
US09675854B2 |
Golf clubs with adjustable loft and lie and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with adjustable loft and lie
Embodiments of golf clubs having a body, a hosel portion, and an adjustment portion, wherein the adjustment portion is configured to adjust the loft and lie of the club head are described herein. Also described herein are methods of manufacturing golf clubs having a body, a hosel portion, and an adjustment portion, wherein the adjustment portion is configured to adjust the loft and lie of the club head. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
US09675849B2 |
Golf club
A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face. |
US09675835B1 |
Paired exercise apparatus with variable elastic tensions
An exercising apparatus, comprising a pair of elastic straps correspondingly having lengths, and a pair of buckles correspondingly mounted on the pair of the elastic straps, where each of the buckles having a frame with a passage for each of the elastic straps and oppositely directed flanges and an appendage connect and inclined to the frame on which a first longitudinal end of each of the elastic straps is attached thus compelling each of the elastic straps to form S shape over and in each of the buckles, consequently longitudinally partitioning each of the elastic straps by sliding each of the buckles along each of the elastic straps to releasably fasten each of the buckles on each of the elastic straps. |
US09675831B2 |
Functional training rig kit
A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. The components include at least two posts adapted to extend in an upright direction from the box, the posts each having a length greater than the longest dimension of the box and including at least two elongate members dimensioned to fit within the box and adapted to be removably fastened together to form one of the posts. The components also include a bar adapted to extend transversely between adjacent posts, the bar being dimensioned to fit within the box. The components further include at least one angled support member for each of the posts, each support member being adapted to fit within the box and provided with structure for securing the support member to one of the posts and with structure to engage a ground surface. |
US09675826B2 |
Positionable outlet for a water monitor
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a water monitor with a stationary fluid inlet. A movable portion has a first piece rotatably coupled to the stationary portion and a second piece rotatably coupled to the first piece. The second piece has an inlet portion that extends through a second end of the first piece. The second piece couples with a power transmission disposed on a first side of the first piece, and couples with the first piece at a second side of the first piece. In this way, the power transmission can remain outside a path of fluid flow, and may be able to apply rotational force to the second piece to alter an elevation of the fluid outlet in the second piece. |
US09675812B2 |
Implantable heart treatment systems, devices, and methods
Treatment of cardiac tissue via an implantable heart treatment device is described. A device embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a substrate; an electromagnetic signal generator configured to generate one or more electric signals configured to stimulate one or more tissues of a heart; a metabolic molecule supply device configured to supply one or more metabolic molecules to one or more tissues of the heart; and control circuitry operably coupled to the electromagnetic signal generator and the metabolic molecule supply device, the control circuitry configured to generate one or more control signals according to at least a first control protocol and a second control protocol, dependent upon a status of a ventricular fibrillation event of the heart. |
US09675811B2 |
Display of temporally aligned heart information from separate implantable medical devices on an extracorporeal display
A cardiac rhythm management system includes a first implantable device such as a defibrillator and a second implantable device such as a leadless cardiac pacemaker. A programmer is configured to receive and display heart data emanating from the implantable defibrillator and from the leadless cardiac pacemaker. The heart data emanating from the leadless cardiac pacemaker is displayed in temporal alignment with the heart data emanating from the implantable defibrillator. |
US09675806B2 |
Cardiac pacing during medical procedures
An implantable medical device may comprise a therapy module configured to generate pacing therapy for a heart of a patient and a control module configured to control the therapy module. The control module may also be configured to detect a condition indicative of the presence of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device and switch operation from a first pacing therapy program to a second pacing therapy program in response to detecting the condition indicative of the presence of the MRI device. While operating in the second pacing therapy program, control module may control the therapy module to generate a pacing pulse to an atrium of the heart of the patient during a time period between the end of an atrial refractory period of a previous atrial depolarization and the end of a ventricular refractory period of a previous ventricular depolarization corresponding to the previous atrial depolarization. |
US09675803B2 |
System and method for animal-human neural interface
Aspects of the invention include system and method for transmitting neural data extracted from an electrical signal of a non-human mammal to a human. The system includes an electrode implantable into the animal auditory nerve, brainstem, or midbrain of the non-human mammal, configured to record the electrical signal of the non-human mammal, the electrical signal being in the form of sequences of pulses or pulse trains encoding frequency information of the non-human mammal, a processing device electrically coupled with the electrode, configured to process the electrical signal and convert the processed electrical signal into a digital signal, a transmitting device electrically coupled with the processing device, configured to transmit the digital signal, and a receiving device electrically coupled with the transmitting device, configured to receive the transmitted digital signal, convert the received digital signal into a sensory output perceptible to the human, and apply the sensory output to the human. |
US09675802B2 |
Method and apparatus for stimulating the lower back and abdominal muscles
A method and apparatus for stimulating the lower back and abdominal muscles in a patient comprising applying a first electrode A1/A2 substantially centrally to the lower lumbar region of the patient's body, and applying second and third electrodes B, C respectively to opposite side flanks of the patient's body. The electrodes are energized to apply a first group of muscular stimulation current pulses which flow between the second and third electrodes and a second group of muscular stimulation current pulses which flow between the first electrode and the second and third electrodes alternately. |
US09675793B2 |
Catheter tubing with extraluminal antimicrobial coating
Various methods can be employed to apply an antimicrobial coating to the outer surface of catheter tubing. The antimicrobial coating minimizes the risk of microbe colonization on the outer surface of the catheter tubing when the catheter tubing is positioned within the vasculature of a patient. A catheter can be manufactured using a pre-treatment process which applies the antimicrobial coating to the catheter tubing prior to applying a lubricant over top of the coating. The lubricant can function to retain the coating on the outer surface and also to limit the diffusion of the antimicrobial agent from the coating. A catheter can include an antimicrobial coating that does not block the visibility of flashback. Because the antimicrobial coating can be minimally transparent, the coating can be applied to the outer surface in a striped pattern or other pattern that leaves a portion of the outer surface uncoated or minimally coated. The flashback will then remain visible through the portions of the catheter tubing where no coating or minimal coating is present. |
US09675792B2 |
Hemostasis mechanism and method
A hemostasis mechanism includes a housing having a valve body, a connector coupled to a distal end of the valve body, and a cap coupled to a proximal end of the valve body. A first valve is within the housing and has a fixed state of axial compression between the valve body and the cap. A second valve is within the housing and has a range of states of axial compression between the valve body and the connector. The first valve has a self-closing bias and forms a lower pressure seal about a medical device pushed therethrough. The second valve has a self-opening bias and forms a higher pressure seal about the medical device via adjustment of its state of axial compression. |
US09675789B2 |
Embeddable micro-needle patch for transdermal drug delivery and method of manufacturing the same
An embeddable micro-needle patch for transdermal drug delivery and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The embeddable micro-needle patch for transdermal drug delivery comprises a supporting substrate, on which the surface includes a plurality of extruded supporting shafts; a biodegradable carrier, which is formed of biodegradable polymer material and disposed on the supporting shaft; and drugs, which are encapsulated in the biodegradable carrier. When the embeddable micro-needle patch for transdermal drug delivery is attached to the skin for a predetermined time, the biodegradable carrier is separated from the supporting shafts and embedded into the skin, and the biodegradable carrier may swell and then degrade, so as to release the drugs, which are encapsulated in the biodegradable carrier, at a rate of 1%-99% loaded drug per day into the skin. Accordingly, velocity of releasing the drugs may be regulated, so as to sustain the drug efficacy. |
US09675788B2 |
Handheld topical applicator
A handheld topical applicator. The handheld topical applicator is preferably adapted to release a precise amount of liquid onto a surface and is preferably used for various applications such as marking a surface and/or providing a proper amount of dosage for medicinal applications. The handheld topical applicator may comprise a liquid delivery system for dispensing a precise amount of liquid onto various surfaces, a projecting/retracting mechanism, and an audible and/or tactile physical feedback mechanism. The projecting/retracting mechanism may controllably retract or protrude a nib into and out of the housing, and the audible/physical feedback mechanism may provide either a physical and/or audible click once a desired amount of liquid transfers onto the surface. |
US09675785B2 |
Folding inserter for drug delivery infusion set
An infusion set (101) includes an inserter (121) pivotally connected to a base (111). The inserter (121) includes a catheter (173) and an introducer needle (167). The catheter (173) is movable from a first catheter position disposed substantially entirely within the inserter (121) to a second catheter position in which a free end of the catheter (173) is disposed externally of the inserter (121) and the base (111). The introducer needle (167) is movable between a first introducer needle position disposed substantially entirely within the inserter (121) and a second introducer needle position in which a free end of the introducer needle (167) is disposed externally of the inserter (121) and the base (111). An activation button (141) is movable between first and second button positions. When the button (141) is moved from the first button position to the second button position, the catheter (173) is moved from the first to the second catheter position, and the introducer needle (167) is moved from the first to the second introducer needle position to facilitate insertion of the catheter (173) and back to the first introducer needle position to store the introducer needle (167) within the inserter (121). The inserter (121) is then pivotable from an insertion position to a storage position within the base (111) of the infusion set (101). |
US09675784B2 |
Intravenous catheter insertion and blood sample devices and method of use
Devices and methods for guidewire assisted placement of catheters into blood vessels are described. Some of the devices and methods relate to automated or partially automated or assisted insertion and placement of an intravenous catheter into a vein or artery of a patient. Other of the devices are blood draw devices and methods for insertion and placement of an intravenous device into a vein or artery of a patient or to withdraw a blood sample from the patient. The devices also provide for guide wire tip inspection after use. |
US09675782B2 |
Catheter pull wire actuation mechanism
A catheter has an elongate tubular component that defines a pull wire lumen, which extends along at least a portion of a length thereof. A pull wire extends within the pull wire lumen with a distal end of the pull wire being secured near a distal end of the catheter. The catheter includes a pull wire actuation mechanism slidably disposed thereon that is operably coupled to a proximal end of the pull wire. The pull wire actuation mechanism includes a first or upper housing portion that is longitudinally translatable in a first direction relative to the guide catheter and a second or lower housing portion that is longitudinally translatable in an opposite, second direction relative to the catheter to actuate the pull wire and selectively operate the distal end thereof. |
US09675780B2 |
Balloon catheter system and methods of making and use thereof
A catheter system having an intussuscepting balloon and a handle for a catheter system. The handle includes a fluidic system for preventing overpressure conditions during balloon intussuscepting and includes a locking mechanism disposed outside of the fluidic system for preventing unintended or accidental movements of a plunger assembly included in the fluidic system. The system includes standard sized components and non-standard sized components. During handle assembly, specific sizes of non-standard sized components are selected to match the length and/or the diameter of a specific selected balloon and are assembled with the standard sized components to form the catheter system. |
US09675775B2 |
Filtration unit useable in a respiratory therapy device
A filtration module for comprises a filter housing defining two or more filter compartments. The housing has an input side with a gas inlet in fluid communication with each of the filter compartments and a gas outlet in fluid communication with each of the filter compartments. A filter element resides in each of the compartments intermediate the gas inlet to the compartment and the gas outlet from the compartment. One application for the filtration module is a respiratory therapy device. |
US09675774B2 |
Methods, systems and devices for non-invasive open ventilation with gas delivery nozzles in free space
A non-invasive ventilation system may include an interface. The interface may include at least one gas delivery jet nozzle adapted to be positioned in free space and aligned to directly deliver ventilation gas into an entrance of a nose. The at least one gas delivery jet nozzle may be connected to a pressurized gas supply. The ventilation gas may entrain ambient air to elevate lung pressure, elevate lung volume, decrease the work of breathing or increase airway pressure, and wherein the ventilation gas is delivered in synchrony with phases of breathing. A support for the at least one gas delivery jet nozzle may be provided. A breath sensor may be in close proximity to the entrance of the nose. A patient may spontaneous breathe ambient air through the nose without being impeded by the interface. |
US09675772B2 |
Artificial airway device
An artificial airway device to facilitate lung ventilation of a patient, having an airway tube, a gastric drain tube and a mask at one end of the airway tube, the mask including a backplate and having a peripheral formation capable of forming a seal around the circumference of the laryngeal inlet, the peripheral formation surrounding a hollow interior space or lumen of the mask and the airway tube opening into the lumen of the mask, wherein the mask includes an atrium for passage to the gastric drain tube of gastric matter leaving the esophagus is disclosed. |
US09675771B2 |
Methods and systems for leak estimation
The systems and methods include providing, displaying, and/or utilizing leak estimation during ventilation of a patient with a ventilator. The systems and methods include providing, displaying, and/or utilizing internal leak estimation, total leak estimation, and/or external leak estimation during ventilation of a patient with a ventilator. |
US09675770B2 |
CPR volume exchanger valve system with safety feature and methods
A method for regulating gas flows into and out of a patient includes repetitively forcing respiratory gases out of the lungs. Respiratory gases are prevented from entering back into the lungs during a time between when respiratory gases are forced out of the lungs. Periodically, an oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the lungs. |
US09675769B2 |
Drug dispensing controller and monitoring system for a ventilator
An automated drug delivery and monitoring system for use on mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit is presented. Medication in the form of respirable particles is transported through ventilator circuitry by a delivery unit. Multiple medications may be delivered into the gas flow of the ventilator, with each medication delivered in a defined dose for a frequency and interval as specified by an operator. The particles mixed into the gas flow of the ventilator are inhaled and ingested by the patent's lungs. |
US09675765B2 |
Safety device for a liquid injection syringe, and a syringe assembly including the device
The syringe comprises a body containing the liquid and having fitted thereto an endpiece for fastening a needle carrier. The safety device comprises a protective sheath and a syringe support that is received inside the sheath. The sheath and the support are axially movable relative to each other between two positions, namely an uncovered position of the needle, and a retracted position of said needle. The support includes anti-rotation means for constraining it in rotation about its axis and comprising at least one pawl urged resiliently into a position in which the pawl is designed to co-operate with complementary anti-rotation means of the fastener endpiece. The sheath and the support include complementary anti-rotation means for constraining them in rotation relative to each other about their axes and activated at least when the sheath and the support are in their uncovered position of the needle. |
US09675759B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid to tissue
A needleless fluid injection device including a flexible shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, an injection lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft, and at least one injection orifice extending through a wall of the injection lumen at the distal end of the shaft. The injection lumen can include a depth-limiting system (462) at its distal end for controlling the depth of insertion of the injection lumen relative to a target tissue of a patient. The injection lumen can alternatively or additionally include at least one guidance feature. The injection lumen can alternatively or additionally include at least one flow-modifying protrusion extending from the inner tubular wall of the injection lumen and toward a longitudinal axis of the injection lumen. |
US09675753B2 |
Safe drug delivery system
A system for safe delivery of drug to a patient employs a programmable memory card for transferring drug delivery instructions and patient information between a server in a pharmacy and a drug delivery apparatus in a patient room. The server in the pharmacy checks the prescription for safety and the drug delivery apparatus checks for the drug delivery instructions and also the patient identity. The drug delivery apparatus records the information about the drug delivered to the patient onto the programmable memory card at the end of the drug delivery. |
US09675752B2 |
Self-injection device having needle cover with activation preventer
A drug delivery device, including a body (104, 116) having a reservoir (160) disposed therein for containing a medicament and an injection needle (152) for penetrating the skin of a patient, the needle (152) providing a path for the medicament between the reservoir (160) and the patient. The device also includes a rotor (580) rotatably disposed in the body (104, 116) for activating the device upon rotation of the rotor (580), a needle cover (112) for covering the injection needle, and a needle cover clip (560) disposed on the needle cover (112) to rotate from a first position preventing rotor rotation to a second position permitting rotor rotation. |
US09675743B2 |
Methods of making medical solutions and related systems
This disclosure relates to making medical solutions. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes introducing liquid into a container that contains a dissolvable solid concentrate in a manner so that a layer of solution above the solid concentrate is maintained at a depth that allows the liquid introduced into the container to agitate the solution adjacent to the solid concentrate to cause mixing of the solid concentrate with the solution. |
US09675738B2 |
Attachment mechanisms for motor of catheter pump
A catheter pump includes an impeller and a drive shaft coupled with the impeller. The catheter pump includes a motor assembly coupled with the drive shaft. The motor assembly includes a motor housing having an opening through a wall of the motor housing and a flexible member disposed about the opening, the flexible member configured to engage a connection portion of a platform. |
US09675737B2 |
Methods of providing antioxidants to a drug containing product
A method of providing an antioxidant to a medical device and a kit are described. |
US09675734B2 |
Medical balloon coated with therapeutic agent, carboxylic acid, and salt thereof
A coated medical balloon that includes a polymeric material having a surface with a therapeutic agent-containing mixture coated thereon, wherein the mixture includes a therapeutic agent, an unsaturated carboxylic acid, and a salt of the unsaturated carboxylic acid. |
US09675728B2 |
Compositions for wound treatment
A wound dressing composition comprising a chitosan and an oxidized cellulose. For example, the composition may be in the form of a sponge formed by freeze drying an aqueous dispersion of chitosan and oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). The composition is especially suitable for the treatment of chronic wounds. |
US09675726B2 |
Scalable airborne pathogen removal system
In some embodiments, a scalable airborne pathogen removal system may comprise a housing having an airspace inlet which may be configured to receive air; a supplemental inlet located proximate to the airspace inlet configured to receive supplemental air; and an airspace outlet configured to communicate air from the housing into the airspace. The housing may include a treatment chamber in fluid communication with the airspace inlet, supplemental inlet, and airspace outlet. A first baffle may be positioned within the housing between the airspace inlet and the treatment chamber. Supplemental air from the supplemental inlet may be communicated into the treatment chamber through the first baffle. An ultraviolet light may be disposed within the treatment chamber. An air motivator may be positioned between the treatment chamber and the airspace outlet which may be configured to pull air from the airspace inlet and supplemental inlet through the treatment chamber. |
US09675713B2 |
Nanoprobes for sensing of reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species
For whole animal in-situ and real-time imaging of inflammation, a dual-color fluorescent nanoprobe is provided for the detection of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in inflammatory microenvironments. The nanoprobes of the disclosure are a RONS-responsive energy transferring nanosystem of a fluorescent conjugated polymer core and a PEG-shell linked with RONS-sensing antennae as a FRET acceptor. These nanoprobes allow in vivo imaging of the entire process of inflammation from the release of local tissue distress signals, to the action of leukocytes and macrophages late in the process of inflammation, through to restitution, allowing in whole-body diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory diseases. |
US09675711B2 |
Mucus penetrating gene carriers
Nanoparticles gene carriers, particularly nanoparticle gene carriers which exhibit increased rates of diffusion through cystic fibrosis (CF) mucus, as well as methods of making and using thereof, are described herein. The nanoparticle gene carriers are formed from a nucleic acid complexed to one or more biocompatible, polycationic polymers. The nanoparticle gene carriers also contain one or more mucus resistant polymers. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the nanoparticle gene carrier is a nanoparticle formed from one or more nucleic acids, PEI, and a mucus-resistant/diffusive graft copolymer composed of a PEI backbone functionalized by one or more PEG side chains. The nanoparticle gene carriers can efficiently diffuse through CF mucus, and can effectively serve as a vehicle to administer one or more nucleic acids to a patient suffering from CF. |
US09675708B2 |
Functionalized nanoparticles for intracellular delivery of biologically active molecules
Functionalized biocompatible nanoparticles capable of penetrating through a mammalian cell membrane and delivering intracellularly a plurality of bioactive molecules for modulating a cellular function are disclosed herein The functionalized biocompatible nanoparticles comprise: a central nanoparticle ranging in size from about 5 to about 50 nm and having a polymer coating thereon, a plurality of functional groups covalently attached to the polymer coating, wherein the plurality of bioactive molecules are attached to the plurality of the functional groups, and wherein the plurality of bioactive molecules include at least a peptide and a protein, and wherein the peptide is capable of penetrating through the mammalian cell membrane and entering into the cell, and wherein the protein is capable of providing a new functionality within the cell. The protein may be a transcription factor selected from the group consisting of Oct4, Sox2, Nanog, Lin28, cMyc, and Klf4. |
US09675702B2 |
Methods and compositions for the sustained release of chromium
Provided herein are compositions for the administration of chromium that include at least two components: a hydrophilic chromium complex and a lipophilic chromium complex, and methods of using the same. Also provided are compositions for the administration of chromium that include a first “fast-acting” chromium complex and a second “slow-acting” chromium complex, wherein the first chromium complex is absorbed more quickly than the slow-acting chromium complex, and methods of using the same. Also provided herein are methods for treating, preventing, and improving conditions associated with cardiometabolic syndrome, by identifying a subject in need of treatment, prevention, or improvement of a condition associated with cardiometabolic syndrome, and providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a fast-acting chromium complex and a slow-acting chromium complex, to the individual. |
US09675701B2 |
Coloured disinfectant preparation based on bispyridiniumalkane
The non-solid disinfectant preparation includes a) bispyridiniumalkane (in particular octenidine) and b) dye selected from xanthene dyes, azo dyes and polyterpene compounds. The preparation is free from fluorescein and salts thereof. The novel preparations exhibit an excellent remanence effect. |
US09675694B2 |
Polycyclic agents for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infections
The present invention relates to polycyclic antiviral compounds, and salts thereof, methods for their preparation and compositions containing them, and the use of the compounds and composition in the treatment of viral infections. |
US09675691B2 |
Conjugation of streptococcal capsular saccharides
Three conjugation methods for use with the capsular saccharide of Streptococcus agalactiae. In the first method, reductive amination of oxidized sialic acid residue side chains is used, but the aldehyde groups are first aminated, and then the amine is coupled to a carrier via a linker. In the second method, sialic acid residues and/or N-acetyl-glucosamine residues are de-N-acetylated to give amine groups, and the amine groups are coupled to a carrier protein via a linker. In the third method, linkage is via galactose residues in the capsular saccharide rather than sialic acid residues, which can conveniently be achieved using galactose oxidase. |
US09675689B2 |
Genetically stable recombinant modified vaccinia ankara (rMVA) vaccines and methods of preparation thereof
A vaccine comprising an immunologically effective amount of recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (rMVA) virus which is genetically stable after serial passage and produced by a) constructing a transfer plasmid vector comprising a modified H5 (mH5) promoter operably linked to a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous foreign protein antigen, wherein the expression of said DNA sequence is under the control of the mH5 promoter; b) generating rMVA virus by transfecting one or more plasmid vectors obtained from step a) into wild type MVA virus; c) identifying rMVA virus expressing one or more heterologous foreign protein antigens using one or more selection methods for serial passage; d) conducting serial passage; e) expanding an rMVA virus strain identified by step d); and f) purifying the rMVA viruses from step e) to form the vaccine. One embodiment is directed to a fusion cytomegalovirus (CMV) protein antigen comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding two or more antigenic portions of Immediate-Early Gene-1 or Immediate-Early Gene-2 (IEfusion), wherein the antigenic portions elicit an immune response when expressed by a vaccine. |
US09675687B2 |
Compositions and methods to treat AIDS
Polyvalent, primary isolate nucleic acid compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV are disclosed. The compositions and methods described herein are for the use of a nucleic acid composition that encodes one or more different HIV envelope glycoproteins. The synthetic, codon-optimized DNAs encoding one or more HIV proteins are a combination of different nucleic acids, such as DNA plasmids, generated from primary isolate DNA of different HIV major group genetic clades and/or different proteins. HIV polypeptide compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV are also disclosed. Methods for using the polypeptide compositions before, at the same time as, and/or after administration of the DNA compositions are provided. |
US09675686B2 |
HIV peptides and immunogenic compositions
The present specification discloses an immunogenic composition comprising polypeptide, wherein each of the polypeptides has no more than 100 amino acids, which polypeptides comprises one or more sequences having at least 60% homology with any of SEQ ID 1-4, or comprises two or more epitopes having 7 amino acids or more, each epitope having at least 60% homology with a sub-sequence of any of SEQ ID 1-4 that has the same length as the epitope,wherein, the polypeptide is immunogenic in a vertebrate expressing a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) allele, and wherein the polypeptide is not a complete HIV virus protein. |
US09675682B2 |
Attenuated mannheimia haemolytica vaccines and methods of making and use
The present invention provides attenuated M. haemolitica strains that elicit an immune response in animal against M. haemolitica, compositions comprising said strains, methods of vaccination against M. haemolitica, and kits for use with such methods and compositions. The invention further provides multi-valent vaccines, which provide protective immunity when administered in an effective amount to animals susceptible to “shipping fever” or bovine respiratory disease. |
US09675680B2 |
MELK epitope peptides and vaccines containing the same
According to the present invention, peptides having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 14, 21, 23, 27, 36, 46, 57, 60 and 62 were demonstrated to have cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) inducibility. Therefore, the present invention provides a peptide having the amino acid sequence selected from among SEQ ID NOs: 14, 21, 23, 27, 36, 46, 57, 60 and 62. The peptide can include one, two, or several amino acid substitutions, deletions, insertions, or additions so long as its CTL inducibility is retained. Furthermore, the present invention provides pharmaceutical agents for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cancers, and/or prevention of postoperative recurrence thereof, which contain any of these peptides. Pharmaceutical agents of this invention include vaccines. |
US09675679B2 |
Vaccines and methods for controlling adiposity
The invention features immunoconjugates for impeding weight gain and treating obesity in a subject. The immuno-conjugates comprise particular ghrelin polypeptides and a suitable carrier moiety. |
US09675678B2 |
Compositions and methods for treatment of homocystinuria
Provided herein are improved compositions and methods for enzyme replacement therapy using modified human cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) in the treatment of homocystinuria and related diseases and disorders. |
US09675677B2 |
Treatment of Peyronie's disease
The invention relates to systems and therapeutic methods to reduce plaque causing Peyronie's disease. One approach uses high pressure injection of collagenase-containing composition into a penile plaque. Plaque disruption is enhanced by the mechanical force of the high pressure, followed by the enzymatic action of collagenase. Another approach uses collagenase as a pretreatment, followed by addition of adipose-derived stem cells ADSCs. The initial collagenase injection breaks down collagen (often more type III than type I in Peyronie's) to provide short term benefit. The longer-term benefit is provided by introduction of ADSCs to the plaque, which can produce cytokines and other signals for revascularization, and restoration of normal penile tissue. The resulting combination advantageously reduces the bulk of the plaque early on with ongoing reduction through the revascularization of the tissue. In addition, the treatment provides an advantageous shift of elastin and collagen ratios. |
US09675669B2 |
Therapeutic use of a growth factor, METRNL
The present invention relates to the field of therapeutic use of proteins, genes and cells, in particular to the therapy based on the biological function of a secreted therapeutic protein, METRNL, in particular for the treatment of disorders of the nervous system. METRNL is a Nerve Survival and Growth factor with neuroprotective and/or neurogenesis effects. |
US09675665B2 |
Treatment of gum diseases and gum disorders with TSG-6 protein
A method of treating or preventing a gum disease or gum disorder or gum injury in a mammal by administering to the mammal at least one inflammation modulatory or anti-inflammatory protein or polypeptide, such as TSG-6 protein, or a biologically active fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof. Gum diseases or gum disorders or gum injuries that may be treated include periodontal gum disease, and gum wounds resulting from gum surgeries. |
US09675663B2 |
TUSC2 therapies
A method for predicting a subject's response to a TUSC2 therapy is provided. In particular, a subject's response is predicted based on the proportion of cancers cells that are apoptotic. Also provided is a method of treating a subject previously predicted to have a favorable response with a TUSC2 therapy. Methods for treating cancer by administration of a TUSC2 therapeutic in conjunction with an EGFR inhibitor and/or a protein kinase inhibitor are also disclosed. Kits and reagents for use in TUSC2 therapy are provided. |
US09675662B2 |
Compositions for inhibition of RNA polymerase I and methods of production and use thereof
Compositions for inhibition of RNA Polymerase I include peptides of Rpa43. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed. |
US09675660B2 |
Peptides for inhibiting angiogenesis
The present invention relates to peptides for inhibiting angiogenesis. The present invention also relates to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis and methods of treating disorders associated with VEGF-induced vascular permeability using the peptides of the invention. |
US09675657B2 |
Role of an herbal formulation in the prevention and management of age related neurodegenerative disorders with special reference to senile dementia
According to this invention there is provided a herbal formulation for the prevention and management of neurodegenerative disorders comprising, hydro-methanolic extract of at least one plant selected from Curcuma longa, Bacopa monnieri and Valeriana jatamansi, at 70-80° C., maintaining the pH of the solution between 7-10, Separating the active compounds chromatographically and Subjecting the active compounds to the step of molecular characterization. |
US09675655B2 |
Compositions for the treatment of dermatological conditions, disorders or diseases
The present invention relates to compositions comprising black cumin (Nigelia sativa seed) oil, olive oil, tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil, cocoa butter, vitamin A or a derivative thereof, and vitamin B12 or a derivative thereof. The compositions of the present invention can be advantageously used in the in the treatment of dermatological conditions, disorders or diseases, in particular inflammatory dermatological diseases such as psoriasis. |
US09675642B2 |
Engineered dendritic cells and uses for the treatment of cancer
This invention provides the field of therapeutics. Most specifically present invention provides methods of generating in vitro engineered dendritic cells conditionally expressing interleukin-12 (IL-12) under the control of a gene expression modulation system in the presence of activating ligand and uses for therapeutic purposes in animals including human. |
US09675640B2 |
Magnetic calcium phosphate nanoparticles, applications and methods of preparation thereof
Magnetic calcium phosphate particles are provided including particles comprising iron oxide and calcium phosphate. A chitosan coating is present on the particles, wherein the particles are less than or equal to 1,000 nm, are magnetic and exhibit a positive charge in the range of 1 mVolts to 60 mVolts. The particles are provided by preparing a calcium hydroxide solution and filtering the calcium hydroxide solution in a membrane filter. An iron chloride solution is formed and combined with the filtered calcium hydroxide solution. In addition, the phosphoric acid solution is combined with the combined solutions of iron chloride and calcium hydroxide, forming a mixture including particles comprising iron oxide and calcium phosphate. |
US09675632B2 |
Nucleoside and nucleotide derivatives
The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: which inhibit, preventing or treating abnormal cellular proliferation and/or a viral infection, particularly by HIV, HCV or HBV. Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the replication cycle of a virus and are also useful as antiviral agents, or interfere with host cellular biochemical process and are also useful as antiproliferative agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from viral infection and/or cell proliferation. The invention also relates to methods of treating a viral infection and/or cell proliferation in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention relates to novel antiviral/anti-proliferative compounds represented herein above, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infection in a subject in need of such therapy with said compounds. |
US09675631B2 |
Dosing regimens for treatment of proliferative disorders comprising administration of sapacitabine
One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of sapacitabine, or a metabolite thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating a proliferative disorder, wherein the sapacitabine or metabolite thereof is administered in a dosing regimen comprising at least one treatment cycle, wherein said treatment cycle comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of sapacitabine or metabolite thereof for about 2 to about 6 days per week, for 2 weeks out of 3 weeks. Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of sapacitabine, or a metabolite thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). |
US09675628B2 |
Method for producing a mixture of neutral oligosaccharides extracted from flaxseed
The method for producing a mixture of neutral oligosaccharides extracted from flaxseed includes oligosaccharides having high molar masses generated by fractionation by ultrafiltration at a cut-off of between 15,000 and 50,000 Da and between 5,000 and 15,000 Da. The mixture of oligosaccharides produced as a result of the implementation of the method, and to the applications of the mixture can be used for skin repair and skin aging control. |
US09675627B2 |
Dosing regimens for treating and/or preventing cerebral amyloidoses
Described herein are dosing regimens and kits for the treatment and/or prevention of cerebral amyloidoses such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and/or cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). |
US09675624B2 |
Combination of levocabastine and fluticasone furoate for the treatment of inflammatory and/or allergic conditions
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid compound of the androstane series and levocabastine, an H1 antagonist/anti-allergic, and also relates to therapeutic uses thereof, particularly for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions, specifically rhinitis. |
US09675622B2 |
Multiphasic contraceptive regimen for oral combination drug formulation of progestin and estrogen
A method of contraception in a female is provided. The method includes administering to the female daily for a first number of successive days an oral combination drug formulation of a progestin and an estrogen. The oral combination drug formulation is administered in a multiphasic dosing regimen comprising a second number of phases with duration of each phase is a third number of days. The doses of each of the progestin and estrogen in each subsequent phase of the regimen increase by a predefined dose increment as compared to the corresponding doses of the progestin and estrogen administered during immediately preceding phase of the regimen. The ratio of a daily dose of progestin to a daily dose of estrogen is maintained at a constant level during the entire dosing period. The first number of successive days period is followed by a fourth number of days without progestin and estrogen administration. |
US09675620B2 |
MAO inhibitors and their conjugates as therapeutics for the treatment of brain cancer
A pharmaceutical composition and method for treating brain cancer are provided. The method includes administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of one or more compounds that include moclobemide, clorgyline, clorgyline's Near-infra-red dye Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (NMI), and MHI 148-clorgyline, and their salt thereof. The composition and method are particularly effective in reducing the size of glioblastomas that are temozolomide (TMZ) resistant. |
US09675619B2 |
Treatment of erectile dysfunction and other indications
The present invention generally relates to the transdermal delivery of various compounds. In some aspects, transdermal delivery may be facilitated by the use of a hostile biophysical environment. One set of embodiments provides a composition for topical delivery comprising a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor and/or a salt thereof, and optionally, a hostile biophysical environment and/or a nitric oxide donor. In some cases, the composition may be stabilized using a combination of a stabilization polymer (such as xanthan gum, KELTROL® BT and/or KELTROL® RD), propylene glycol, and a polysorbate surfactant such as Polysorbate 20, which combination unexpectedly provides temperature stability to the composition, e.g., at elevated temperatures such as at least 40° C. (at least about 104° F.), as compared to compositions lacking one or more of these. |
US09675618B2 |
Drug combinations and uses in treating a coughing condition
The present specification discloses compositions comprising a plurality of therapeutic compound having antitussive activity and methods and uses for treating a coughing condition with such compositions. |
US09675615B2 |
2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives for use in the treatment of viral infections
Use of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one cyclic derivatives of formula (I) for the treatment of infection with viruses entering cells by endocytosis, especially filovirus such as Ebolavirus. |
US09675613B2 |
Methods of colchicine administration
The invention provides improved methods for coadministration of colchicine with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (anciently referred to as cytochrome P450 isozyme 3A4) or the P-glycoprotein transporter, but not both. The method enables non-toxic coadministration of colchicine and the second drug at their ordinary levels safely and effectively without reducing the dose or frequency for either drug. |
US09675608B2 |
Identification of natural small-molecules AMPK activators for treatment of cancers or multidrug-resistant cancers
The present invention discloses a method of treating cancer and/or multidrug-resistant cancer, comprising administering an effective amount of hernandezine or thalidezine. A pharmaceutical composition comprising hernandezine or thalidezine admixed with a pharmaceutical carrier for treating cancers and/or multidrug-resistant cancer is also disclosed. |
US09675605B2 |
Substituted naphthyridine and quinoline compounds as MAO inhibitors
The invention provides a chemical entity of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, and n have any of the values described herein and compositions comprising such chemical entities; methods of making them; and their use in a wide range of methods, including metabolic and reaction kinetic studies, detection and imaging techniques, and radioactive treatments; and therapies, including inhibiting MAO, and MAO-B selectively, enhancing neuronal plasticity, treating neurological disorders, providing neuroprotection, treating a cognitive impairment associated with a CNS disorder, enhancing the efficiency of cognitive and motor training, providing neurorecovery and neurorehabilitation, enhancing the efficiency of non-human animal training protocols, and treating peripheral disorders (including obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic disorders) and their associated co-morbidities. |
US09675600B2 |
Medical treatments based on anamorelin
Methods of treating cancer related conditions using anamorelin are described. |
US09675594B2 |
Arylpyrrolopyridine derived compounds as LRRK2 inhibitors
The present invention is directed to arylpyrrolopyridine derivatives of Formula A: The compounds are considered useful for the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2 such as Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease or cancer. |
US09675593B2 |
Anti-fibrotic pyridinones
Disclosed are pyridinone compounds, method for preparing these compounds, and methods for treating fibrotic disorders. |
US09675592B2 |
Methods and compositions for bacteria infections
Compositions and methods are provided for treating or inhibiting a bacterial infection involving at least one antibiotic and a compound that potentiates the antibiotic activity of the antibiotic. In certain embodiments the antibiotic is a beta lactam. In further embodiments, the antibiotic is oxacillin. In additional embodiments, the potentiating compound is an inhibitor of vraSR operon expression. In specific embodiments, the bacterial infection involves an antibiotic-resistant bacteria. |
US09675591B2 |
Methods for treating seizure disorders and pain
The present invention provides methods for treating seizure disorders. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof 2-amino-6-trifluoromethylthio-benzothiazole, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Methods for the treatment of pain are also described. |
US09675579B2 |
Tetrahydrocannabivarin for use in the treatment of nausea and vomiting
The present invention relates to the use of tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Preferably the THCV is isolated and/or purified from cannabis plant extracts. Preferably the nausea and/or vomiting is caused by the effects of a medication such as a chemotherapeutic agent. |
US09675575B2 |
Omega-3 compositions, dosage forms, and methods of use
Omega-3 compositions, dosage forms, and methods of use are disclosed herein. The omega-3 compositions and dosage forms disclosed herein may comprise DHA and EPA at a ratio of about 5:2. The omega-3 compositions and dosage forms disclosed herein may comprise re-esterified triglycerides. Methods of treatment using the compositions and dosage forms are also disclosed. |
US09675574B2 |
Composition comprising a combination of DHA and EPA for administration prior to commencement of chemotherapy
The invention relates to a composition comprising a combination of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The composition can be used for enhancing the activity of chemotherapy or radiotherapy and/or in the prevention or reduction of side effects caused by the chemotherapy or radiotherapy in a patient ill with cancer, the composition being intended for administration to the patient prior to the commencement of a cycle of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. |
US09675567B2 |
Potassium ion channel modulators and uses thereof
Compounds of formula (I): and pharmacologically acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, are potassium ion channel modulators, making them particularly useful in treating and preventing conditions such as pain, lower urinary tract disorders and the like. |
US09675566B2 |
Method of treatment with anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds which are GI-, renal-, and platelet-sparing
Disclosed herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for the treatment of diseases such as inflammation and/or pain, comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a non-steroidal, non-opioid compound having GI-/renal-/platelet-sparing activities, and wide safety margins with no appreciable inhibition of either form of cyclooxygenase. |
US09675564B2 |
Composition based on ubidecarenone
A composition based on ubidecarenone, or coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10, comprises CoQ10, one or more specific hydrophylic carriers selected from the maltodextrins class and one or more adjuvant agents selected from the sucrose-esters class. |
US09675558B2 |
Pharmaceutical cyclosporin compositions
An oral cyclosporin composition comprises minicapsules having a core containing a cyclosporin, especially cyclosporin A in a solubilised liquid form. The minicapsules have a release profile to release the pre-solubilised cyclosporin, at least in the colon. The composition may be used for treating a range of intestinal diseases. |
US09675556B2 |
Biodegradable stealth polymeric particles fabricated using the macromonomer approach by free radical dispersion polymerization
The present invention is directed to a crosslinked or non-crosslinked polymer particle, wherein the crosslinked polymer particle comprises a copolymer of poly(alklyene glycol-graft-lactate) that is crosslinked by at least one hydrolysable monomer. Another embodiment of the present invention is a polymer particle comprising a crosslinked polymer particle that is a product of starting materials comprising (a) a hydrophilic monomer, (b) a hydrophobic monomer, and (c) a hydrolysable crosslinking agent. Another embodiment of the present invention is a polymer particle comprising, a crosslinked copolymer comprises structures represented by Formulas (I), (II), and (III), where Formulas (I), (II) and (III) are defined in the specification. Yet other embodiments of the present invention include a method of preparing a methacrylate terminated macromonomer, a method of preparing a crosslinking agent, and a method of preparing a therapeutic agent loaded nanosphere by dispersion polymerization. |
US09675555B2 |
Liposome-encapsulated bicelles and use thereof in diluted systems
The aim of the invention is to preserve the morphology of bicelles in high-water-content environments. For this purpose, the invention relates to a liposome comprising, in its internal aqueous medium, at least one bicelle. The bicelles concentration in said aqueous means is between 5 and 25% dry weight in relation to the end liposome. The invention also relates to the use of said liposomes for the encapsulation of active principles, as well as to the use thereof as a medicament or to produce a cosmetic product. The invention further relates to the method for obtaining said liposomes. |
US09675554B1 |
Method of forming liposomes
Compositions of reagents are formed by forming empty liposomes, mixing the thus-formed liposomes with a sugar solution and a regent, then drying the mixture. The compositions will generally contain less than 10% w/v sucrose. Using this procedure small liposomes are formed with high entrapment efficiency. The process is useful in the production of pharmaceuticals. |
US09675548B2 |
Orally dissolving films
Rapidly dissolving, oral film preparations for rapid release of an active agent in the oral cavity, in particular, rapidly dissolving oral films comprising a nicotine active which achieve good transbuccal absorption and provide nicotine craving relief to an individual are disclosed herein. |
US09675543B2 |
Method of improving aging appearance of skin by modulation of WIPI-1
Methods of using WIPI-1 to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from reduced autophagy activity. |
US09675535B2 |
Triclosan-free antibacterial soap
Disclosed herein is an antibacterial cleansing composition. The cleansing composition is free of triclosan and comprises lactic acid/lactate, at least one C2 to C3 alcohol, and glutamate diacetate. Lactic acid/lactate is present in the composition in an amount of about 5 weight percent (wt %) to about 15 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition. The C2 to C3 alcohol is present in an amount of about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition. Glutamate diacetate is present in an amount of about 0.05 wt % to about 5 wt %. The pH of the composition is about 4 to about 5. The triclosan-free cleansing composition according to the invention has superior antibacterial activity that surpasses comparable triclosan-free formulations that do not contain glutamate diacetate. |
US09675532B2 |
Fluid cosmetic composition comprising a monoalcohol
The present invention relates to the field of making up and/or caring for the skin and is targeted in particular at providing a fluid care and/or make-up cosmetic composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion dedicated to the skin comprising a fatty phase, an aqueous phase and at least one dimethicone copolyol, the aqueous phase forming 40 to 60% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, and comprising at least 5% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of at least one C2 to C8 monoalcohol. |
US09675528B2 |
Compositions for endodontic instruments
A carrier composition for filling a tooth root canal, comprising a cross-linkable material. |
US09675527B2 |
Dental color tone adjustment material kit
The present invention provides a dental color tone adjustment material kit that has improved properties in terms of surface drying and of discoloration after curing and that enables adjustment to a desired color tone. The present invention relates to a dental color tone adjustment material kit including: a primer composition (A) including an acid group-containing polymerizable monomer (a) and a volatile organic solvent (b); and a dental color tone adjustment material B including a polymerizable monomer (d), a polymerization initiator (e), particle aggregates (f) that are chain aggregates of ultrafine filler particles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 50 nm, titanium dioxide (g), and a pigment (h). The monomer (a) accounts for 0.05 to 45 weight % of the primer composition (A), and the organic solvent (b) accounts for 55 to 99.95 weight % of the primer composition (A). The monomer (d) includes a polyfunctional acrylate monomer (d1) and a volatile monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer (d2), and the monomers (d1) and (d2) account for 88 weight % or more of the monomer (d). The content of the particle aggregates (f) is 5 to 20 parts by weight, and the content of the titanium dioxide (g) is 0.05 to 2 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the total of the monomer (d) and the particle aggregates (f). |
US09675523B2 |
Prescription control system
A medication dispensing device comprises a cartridge unit and a control unit. The cartridge unit comprises a cartridge housing defining a dispensing channel to allow passage of the dosage from the cartridge to the patient. A cartridge holds dosages, with a driven member engaging the cartridge. The driven member drives the cartridge to dispense a dosage. The control unit comprises a main housing for coupling to the cartridge housing. A driver member engages the driven member to actuate the driven member. A motor driven locking mechanism is moveable between locked and unlocked positions. When in the locked position the cartridge unit is secured to the control unit. When in the unlocked position the cartridge unit is separable from the control unit thereby providing access to the cartridge. A mobile computing device stores dosage availability and receives an authorized patient identification input before dispensing a dosage. |
US09675522B2 |
Electronic dosage dispensing system for filling softgel capsules
The invention relates to a rotary die device for producing soft capsules, comprising a capsule forming unit for forming a soft-capsule shell and a novel dosing unit for feeding a filling material into the capsule forming unit, characterized in that the dosing unit comprises a dispensing system that includes (a) a container defining a reservoir for storing therapeutic or non-therapeutic compositions; (b) a low pressure pump; (c) a high pressure peristaltic pump; (d) a supply line for the therapeutic or non-therapeutic compositions; and (d) one or more electromagnetically activated nozzles/injectors to fill the softgel capsules with the therapeutic or non-therapeutic compositions. |
US09675520B2 |
Aseptic sampling system
An aseptic sampling system comprises sampler and interface assemblies. Each assembly comprises a housing defining separate sterile enclosures. An air lock provides aseptic joining of the enclosures within the sampler and interface assemblies, and a re-sealable liquid connection mechanism operates within the lock. The sampler and interface assemblies, when connected, form an outer protective surface comprising the housings of the sampler and interface assemblies, the protective surface providing a sterile internal enclosure and air lock and an air-tight barrier between outer non-sterile, and inner sterile, atmospheres. The connection mechanism, contained within the sterile enclosure, contains at least one liquid connector from each of the sampler and interface assemblies, configured such that at least one of the connectors moves across the enclosure and lock to connect with the other connector in the connection mechanism, without contacting internal surfaces within the lock, and the connectors can be re-sealed, disconnected and separated. |
US09675519B2 |
System and method for personalized injection treatment
An automated system (100) for compounding pharmaceutical agents for injection treatment of a patient includes a housing (110) enclosing an interior space; an inventory structure (130) having a plurality of chambers (131) for individually holding one or more pharmaceutical agent—containing single use capsules (102), wherein each capsule has a volume capacity of from about 0.1 to about 10.0 mL liquid; means (140) for selecting capsules in accordance with predetermined pharmaceutical agents contained in said capsules; means (150) for moving the selected capsules to a processing area; means (165,166) for sequentially transferring a controlled quantity of the predetermined pharmaceutical agent with direct fluid communication from each selected capsule to a product container under positive or negative pressure; and means (151) for automatically discarding spent capsules from which the pharmaceutical agents have been removed after a single use. |
US09675518B2 |
Non-invasive methods for prevention, detection, treatment, and healing of neoplastic processes in humans
The invention is a method consisting of stimulation of specific new acupuncture points to prevent, detect, treat and heal specific types of neoplastic process in humans. The specific acupuncture points used in the method of the invention have not been previously disclosed for the treatment of neoplastic processes. The treatments can be carried out by accredited practitioners in a clinical setting or by the patient her/himself at home. The stimulation can be provided by any of the known techniques used for stimulation of controlling points, including, but not limited to, traditional acupuncture needles, auto-injector needles, electric acupuncture, acupressure, lasers, acupuncture lasers, UV radiation, infra-red radiation, heat, magnets, moxibustion, and a combination of two or more of these techniques, for example, the use of both needles and laser acupuncture simultaneously in a single treatment session. The method of the invention is also used for detection and prevention of neoplastic process. |
US09675517B2 |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback systems and methods
Systems and methods for cardiopulmonary resuscitation feedback are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes determining a force. The method also includes, in response to determining the force, acquiring spatial orientation data, remove the effects of gravity, and wirelessly or wired method of communicating the spatial orientation data. |
US09675515B2 |
Mobility aid with rehabilitative and guiding functions and rehabilitation and guiding method thereof
A mobility aid with rehabilitative and guiding functions includes a main body, a processing unit, a guiding module, a detection module, an inertia sensor, a recording module, and an electricity module. A rehabilitation and guiding method includes the steps of: A) constantly projecting a visible light beam to a next-step position of the mobility aid; B) moving the mobility aid to its next-step position under the guidance of the visible light beam; C) constantly emitting an ultrasonic wave to a next-step position of at least one of the user's feet to define a detection area; D) detecting whether the foot is moved into the detection area; E) recording the moving process of any of the steps A through D and notifying a remote device of the moving process; and F) detecting any of the steps A through D and, if an abnormal condition occurs, sending out a warning message. |
US09675513B2 |
Device suitable for rehabilitation and use thereof
A system for extending a finger of a hand comprises structural elements configured to be inserted into a flexed finger and capable of providing a controllable force to extend the finger. In some embodiments, structural elements comprise a cam connected to a spacer, the spacer connected to a first strut, and a second strut holding a loading assembly, an end piece and a spring. The loading assembly compresses or relaxes the spring, which exerts a variable force on the end piece, which rotates the cam and the first strut about an extension angle. When the extension angle is minimal, the first and second struts are substantially parallel. A method of extending a finger of a hand substantially fixed in a flexed position comprises inserting a system comprising structural elements into the finger and thereafter providing a force to extend the finger and maintaining the force for a period of time. |
US09675512B2 |
Leg locomotion devices
A leg locomotion device includes a frame having a leg coupler configured to mount the frame to a user's leg, the frame also includes two frame components movable relative to one another in response to movement of the user's leg, an energy harvesting device coupled to the frame and configured to harvest energy from the movement of the two frame components during a first portion of a stride, an energy storage device coupled to the energy harvesting device, the energy storage device configured to store harvested energy over more than one stride, and an assist device coupled to the frame, coupled to the energy storage device to receive energy therefrom, and configured to move the frame components relative to one another to selectively assist with movement of the user's leg during a second portion of the stride. |
US09675508B2 |
Apparatus for lifting a chair
An apparatus for raising and lowering a payload, particularly a chair and its user to provide assistance with the sit-to-stand task. The apparatus comprises a base, a platform, linkages attached between base and platform to allow only vertical motion therebetween, an inflatable bag also situated between base and platform, and a source of pressurized fluid such as compressed air, whereby the bag is inflated and deflated to raise and lower the platform. The user may use an existing, favorite chair, including a reclining chair, which is placed upon the platform without modification. In a low position, the platform is quite close to the floor, providing comfort during sitting. In a high position, the platform is greatly elevated, to provide a full measure of sit-to-stand assistance. The apparatus is compact, doesn't interfere with reclining or rocking while sitting, and is easily deployable, movable, and storable. |
US09675506B2 |
Protective shield systems for control interfaces of mobility devices
A protective shield system protects a control interface of a wheelchair from environmental factors. The control interface includes a handle extending from a housing of the control interface to control motion of the wheelchair and one or more actuating mechanisms on the housing of the control interface to control one or more wheelchair functions. The protective shield system includes a flexible cover including at least one opening therein. The opening encompasses the handle when the cover is placed in operative connection with the control interface. The flexible cover further includes a releasable closure mechanism via which the at least one opening may be closed around a base of the handle. At least a portion of the flexible cover which is placed over the one or more actuating mechanisms is translucent. The one or more actuating mechanisms are actuatable by a user of the wheelchair by contact by the user with an outer surface of the portion of the flexible cover which is placed over the one or more actuating mechanisms. |
US09675503B2 |
Body fluid test arrangement for an absorbent article
A body fluid test arrangement for an absorbent article includes a body fluid test device for receiving and examining voided body fluid. The body fluid test arrangement is configured to attach to a topsheet of the absorbent article. The body fluid test arrangement includes a fastening means for attachment to the topsheet of the absorbent article by a peelable connection between the body fluid test arrangement and the topsheet. The fastening means provides an attachment of the body fluid test arrangement having a peel strength from 0.05 to 1.65 (N×cm)/cm2. An absorbent article including a body fluid test arrangement also is provided. |
US09675495B2 |
Capsulotomy instrument
A capsulotomy cutting device includes a planar cutting head sized to fit into intraocular tissue. The planar cutting head includes at least one sharp edge and an oscillation mechanism adapted to oscillate the cutting head. Capsulotomy is achieved by inserting the planar cutting head through an incision in the eyeball, placing the cutting edge of the cutting head against the tissue of the lens capsule therein, and then oscillating the cutting head by an oscillation mechanism coupled to the cutting head. |
US09675491B1 |
Hallux valgus brace
A hallux valgus brace has an L-shape with a downward, pry arm portion and a horizontal, lever arm portion. The pry arm portion inserts in the interspace between a wearer's big and second toe. The lever arm portion overlies the second and third knuckles of at least the second through fourth toes of the wearer. An applied force on the lever arm portion translates into a force against the big toe prying it from out and from under the wearer's second toe. The applied force is typically supplied by the wearer's shoe or sandal. |
US09675486B2 |
Stent delivery system
One preferred embodiment includes a stent delivery system including a retractable sheath and an outer stability sheath. The stability sheath freely rotates relative to the retractable sheath, relieving compression forces caused by twisting of stability sheath in when in a tortuous conformation. |
US09675484B2 |
Crimping method
A method for crimping a stent with a PC polymer coating in a humid environment is disclosed. |
US09675481B2 |
Hybrid balloon-expandable/self-expanding prosthesis for deployment in a body vessel and method of making
A hybrid prosthesis for deployment in a body vessel includes a tubular stent body comprising a wire comprising a shape memory alloy, where the tubular stent body has a self-expanding portion comprising a distal portion of the wire and a balloon-expandable portion comprising a proximal portion of the wire. The shape memory alloy comprises an Af of less than 37° C. in the self-expanding portion and an As of greater than 37° C. in the balloon-expandable portion. |
US09675480B2 |
Intravascular Stent
The invention is directed to an expandable stent for implanting in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, peripheral artery, or other body lumen. The invention provides for an intravascular stent having a plurality of cylindrical rings connected by undulating links. The stent has a high degree of flexibility in the longitudinal direction, yet has adequate vessel wall coverage and radial strength sufficient to hold open an artery or other body lumen. The stent can be compressed or crimped onto a catheter to a very low profile since the peaks that are adjacent the curved portion of the undulating link are shorter than other peaks in the same cylindrical ring to prevent overlap yet still achieve a very low profile, tightly crimped stent onto a catheter. |
US09675479B2 |
Stent to be implanted within or around a hollow organ
Stents (10) that are implanted within or around a hollow organ, especially self-expanding stents, comprising several annular wall segments (11) which are provided with an elastic structure and are joined to each other by means of connecting elements (12), are often problematic because the length of said stents is modified due to compressive stress, tensile stress, or contraction thereof, potentially resulting in undesired displacement of the stent (10). In order to prevent such positional changes of an implanted stent (10), the inventive connecting elements (12) form at least one continuous longitudinal web (13) which is provided with at least one component in an axial direction for receiving compressive stress or tensile stress in a longitudinal direction. |
US09675478B2 |
Solvent method for forming a polymer scaffolding
Methods of making polymeric devices, such as stents, using solvent based processes. More particularly, methods of making bioabsorbable stents. |
US09675477B2 |
Welded stent having a welded soluble core
A welded stent and stent delivery system, with a stent including a first strut having a first strut nickel titanium alloy layer and nickel titanium soluble core, the first strut nickel titanium alloy layer being disposed around the first strut nickel titanium soluble core; and a second strut having a second strut nickel titanium alloy layer and nickel titanium soluble core, the second strut nickel titanium alloy layer being disposed around the second strut nickel titanium soluble core, the second strut nickel titanium alloy layer being connected to the first strut nickel titanium alloy layer with a weld. The first and second strut nickel titanium alloy layers are made of a nickel titanium alloy, the first and second strut nickel titanium soluble cores are made of a nickel titanium soluble material, and the weld is made of an alloy of the nickel titanium alloy and the nickel titanium soluble material. |
US09675472B2 |
Mounting plate system for prosthetic socket
A mounting plate system for use with a prosthetic socket includes a mounting plate having a cylindrical configuration. The mounting plate includes a top face arranged to be adjacent to a distal outer periphery of the prosthetic socket and a bottom face for attachment to a prosthetic limb. An opening extends from the top face to the bottom face. A bottom recess has a cylindrical configuration and extends from the bottom face and surrounds the opening. A top recess has a cylindrical configuration and extends from the top face and surrounds the opening. |
US09675470B2 |
Laterally expandable spinal prosthesis
An expandable spinal prosthesis is disclosed, including a first surface having a first plurality of tissue anchors; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second plurality of tissue anchors; a first wall between the first and second surfaces, and a second wall between the first and second surfaces, the second wall located opposite the first wall and being movable with respect to the first wall. A surgical instrument is also provided, including an elongated shaft defining a proximal end and a distal end; a first prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end; and a second prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end, the second prosthesis engagement element including a plurality of gear teeth. |
US09675466B2 |
Expandable spinal implant
The present application relates to an expandable spinal implant comprising three or more elongated implant members. The implant members are rotatably coupled to a central base portion and comprise a first end with an axis of rotation and circumferentially arranged gear teeth. The gear teeth of at least one of said elongated implant members are interlocked into said gear teeth of the two other elongated implant members. |
US09675465B2 |
Standalone interbody implants
Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae. |
US09675463B2 |
Patello-femoral prosthesis
A patello-femoral prosthesis is provided for replacing the engagement surfaces between the patella and the femur. The prosthesis is configured to cover the trochlear groove and extend into the intercondylar notch without extending onto the articulating surfaces of the condyles. A method is also provided for implanting a patello-femoral prosthesis in which a portion of the trochlear groove and intercondylar notch are resected and the prosthesis is implanted over the femur that had portions resected. |
US09675461B2 |
Deformable articulating templates
A method of designing a prosthetic implant. Exemplary methods may include developing a three-dimensional model of an anatomic feature from one or more two-dimensional images. The three-dimensional model may include a plurality of radii of curvature representing the shape of respective portions of a contact surface. In some exemplary embodiments, three-dimensional models associated with a large number members of a population may be utilized to create templates for prosthetic implants. A three-dimensional model of an anatomic feature of a patient may be compared to the available templates, and a suitable template may be tested by virtually implanting the template on the three-dimensional model of the patient's anatomical feature. In some embodiments, a patient's three-dimensional model for which a suitable pre-made template is not available may be used to customize a pre-made template to design a suitable implant. |
US09675459B2 |
Method for manufacturing bone implants and bone implant
To manufacture the implant a nanopowder of synthetic hydroxyapatite (Hap) is used having a hexagonal structure, average grain size in a range from 3 to 30 nm and the specific surface area greater than 200 m2/g. First the nanopowder is formed to the desired geometric shape, and then the shape is fixed. In the step of shape information the dried nanopowder is pressed in the mold under the pressure ranging from 50 Mpa to 2 GPa. In the step of fixing the pressed nanopowder at room temperature is subjected to the pressure rising from the ambient value to the peak value selected from a range of 1 to 8 GPa and to a temperature selected from a range of 100° C. to 600° C. for a period of time selected from a range from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. The density of thus produced implant, determined by helium method, is not less than 75% of the theoretical density. |
US09675457B2 |
Methods and apparatus for treating neurovascular venous outflow obstruction
Methods and devices are disclosed for treating neurovascular venous outflow obstructions, with or without implantation of a prosthetic valve. The valve may be carried by a support, such as a stent, which may be self-expandable or balloon expandable. Both transvascular and direct surgical access is contemplated. |
US09675455B2 |
Method of positioning a minimally-invasive heart valve with cusp positioners
A prosthetic heart valve having an internal support frame with a continuous, undulating leaflet frame defined therein. The leaflet frame has three cusp regions positioned at an inflow end intermediate three commissure regions positioned at an outflow end thereof. The leaflet frame may be cloth covered and flexible leaflets attached thereto form occluding surfaces of the valve. The support frame further includes three cusp positioners rigidly fixed with respect to the leaflet frame and located at the outflow end of the support frame intermediate each pair of adjacent commissure regions. The valve is desirably compressible so as to be delivered in a minimally invasive manner through a catheter to the site of implantation. Upon expulsion from catheter, the valve expands into contact with the surrounding native valve annulus and is anchored in place without the use of sutures. |
US09675450B2 |
Pericardial heart valve replacement and methods of constructing the same
The pericardial heart valve replacement (1) is constructed from living tissue of autologous pericardium containing living pericardial interstitial cells (PICs) and a living extracellular matrix (ECM) in the following way: in the first step the size and shape of the patient's native pathological heart valve is determined using real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or computer tomography (CT angiography) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); in the next step a stented (2) or a stentless pericardial heart valve replacement (1) is constructed from a single sheet of living autologous pericardium obtained from the patient; the size and shape of the pericardial heart valve replacement (1) corresponds to the size and shape of the patient's native heart valve and aortic or pulmonary root. The subject matter of the invention also includes the development of a device (5) for the conditioning and modification of the living autologous pericardial heart valve replacement (1) consisting of a ipulsatile pump (6) driving the flow of culture medium in the device (5) to perfuse the cells in the pericardium, a reservoir (7) regulating the fluid capacitance and function of the pericardial heart valve replacement (1), a chamber (8) containing a holder (9) for the placement of the pericardial heart valve replacement (1) during dynamic conditioning, and a gas exchanger (10a, b) for perfusing CO2 into the culture medium. The reservoir (7), the chamber (8) and the gas exchanger (10a, b) are placed in an incubator (11) with an inner atmosphere of air mixed with 5% CO2 and a temperature of 36 to 37° C., the individual components of the device (5) being connected by tubing (12). |
US09675449B2 |
Collapsible and re-expandable prosthetic heart valve cuff designs and complementary technological applications
A prosthetic heart valve is provided with a cuff having features which promote sealing with the native tissues even where the native tissues are irregular. The cuff may include a portion adapted to bear on the LVOT when the valve is implanted in a native aortic valve. The valve may include elements for biasing the cuff outwardly with respect to the stent body when the stent body is in an expanded condition. The cuff may have portions of different thickness distributed around the circumference of the valve in a pattern matching the shape of the opening defined by the native tissue. All or part of the cuff may be movable relative to the stent during implantation. |
US09675445B2 |
Intraocular lens systems and methods
An intraocular lens (31) which may be used as a posterior lens in a lens train including a converging anterior lens (20) and diverging posterior lens (31) in which the optical/focal axes of the two lenses are not coincident such that the focal point (9) of the lens train is offset from the focal axis of the anterior lens. Light rays (50) incident upon the anterior lens parallel to its focal axis may thus be directed (51) to parts of the retina offset from the fovea where the macula may not have degenerated. |
US09675443B2 |
Energized ophthalmic lens including stacked integrated components
An ophthalmic lens comprising a stacked integrated component device can provide various functionality. The stacked integrated component device may contain an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens. |
US09675441B2 |
Prosthesis for simulating natural kinematics
A bearing component 2 for a joint replacement prosthesis comprises a first bearing element 4; a second bearing element 6, and a linking element 8, operatively connecting the first and second bearing elements 4, 6 and permitting relative motion there between. The flexible linking element 8 prevents dislocation of mobile bearings in a total knee replacement prosthesis. The invention also relates to a bridging element which retains the linking element 8 with some play, which acts as a ligament support 2051, and which causes a deflection of the line of action of a ligament 1018. A joint replacement prosthesis is also disclosed comprising a biasing element 1140 or a tensioning element 1220 operatively coupled to the artificial ligament 1018. The biasing element 1140 or tensioning element 1220 may be housed in the stem of a tibia tray 1006. |
US09675440B2 |
Band-like structure for the augmentation of a ligament
The invention relates to a band-like structure for the augmentation of a ligament, comprising a central section for fastening to an organ of the true pelvis, said central section having a central knit fabric with a central warp direction, a lateral section for fastening to a suspension surface and a plurality of threads, which are connected to the central section and the lateral section. It is proposed that the central knit fabric comprises the plurality of threads. |
US09675434B2 |
Dental bridge
A system for attaching a natural tooth to a dental implant includes a dental prosthesis and an elastomeric cushion. The elastomeric cushion is positioned in contact, either directly or indirectly, with at least a portion of the dental implant and at least a portion of the dental prosthesis such that the elastomeric cushion permits movement of the dental prosthesis relative to the dental implant in response to movement of the natural tooth transferred through the dental prosthesis. |
US09675432B2 |
Method and apparatus for preparing removable dental prosthesis
A method for manufacturing a removable dental prosthesis using a three-dimensional (3D) printer includes receiving dental impressions of a patient obtained using a dental impression tray assembly, the dental impressions including a bite registration and at least a mandibular impression or a maxillary impression; receiving information related to the patient's jaw relations obtained using the dental impression tray assembly, the jaw relations including a vertical dimension and a centric relation obtained during the patient's single visit to a dentist; scanning the received dental impressions with a 3D scanner to provide data representative of an edentulous shape of the patient; generating a 3D model of the dental prosthesis based on the data and the received information related to the patient's jaw relations using 3D design software; displaying the generated 3D model on a display, allowing customization of the 3D model; and 3D printing the dental prosthesis according to the 3D model. |
US09675430B2 |
Confocal imaging apparatus with curved focal surface
A confocal imaging apparatus includes an illumination module to generate an array of light beams. Focusing optics perform confocal focusing of an array of light beams onto a non-flat focal surface and direct the array of light beams toward a three dimensional object to be imaged. A translation mechanism adjusts a location of at least one lens to displace the non-flat focal surface along an imaging axis. A detector measures intensities of an array of returning light beams that are reflected off of the three dimensional object and directed back through the focusing optics. Intensities of the array of returning light beams are measured for locations of the at least one lens for determination of positions on the imaging axis of points of the three dimensional object. Detected positions of one or more points are adjusted to compensate for the non-flat focal surface. |
US09675429B2 |
Confocal surface topography measurement with fixed focal positions
An apparatus is described for measuring surface topography of a three-dimensional structure. In many embodiments, the apparatus is configured to focus each of a plurality of light beams to a respective fixed focal position relative to the apparatus. The apparatus measures a characteristic of each of a plurality of returned light beams that are generated by illuminating the three-dimensional structure with the light beams. The characteristic is measured for a plurality of different positions and/or orientations between the apparatus and the three-dimensional structure. Surface topography of the three-dimensional structure is determined based at least in part on the measured characteristic of the returned light beams for the plurality of different positions and/or orientations between the apparatus and the three-dimensional structure. |
US09675425B2 |
Apparatus for aligning a dental drill
An apparatus for aligning a dental drill including a guide body having a drill guide through hole including a longitudinal axis, a pair of guide pincer axes orthogonal to and symmetrical about the longitudinal axis and a pair of outer pincer axes orthogonal to and symmetrical about the longitudinal axis, a pair of opposed outer pincers, each outer pincer having an outer engagement protrusion, and each outer pincer is rotatable about a respective one of the pair of outer pincer axes, and a pair of opposed guide pincers, each guide pincer having gear teeth and a guide engagement protrusion, and each guide pincer is rotatable about a respective one of the pair of guide pincer axes. The gear teeth of each guide pincer engage the gear teeth of the other, guide pincer, rotation of one of the pair of guide pincers causes rotation of the other of the pair of guide pincers and the pair of opposed outer pincers rotate independent of each other. |
US09675424B2 |
Method for calibrating a navigation system
A method and apparatus for electromagnetic navigation of a surgical probe near a metal object. The electromagnetic navigation system includes a transmitter coil array and a shield. The transmitter coil array has a plurality of transmitter coils and is operable to generate the electromagnetic field to navigate the probe. The shield is positioned adjacent the metal object and is operable to shield the metal object from the electromagnetic field generated by the transmitter coil array, such that the shield substantially reduces distortion of the electromagnetic field by the metal object. |
US09675421B2 |
Systems and methods for cancellation of joint motion using the null-space
Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for cancelling movement of one or more joints of a telesurgical manipulator to effect manipulation movement of an end effector. Methods include calculating movement of joints within a null-perpendicular space to effect desired end effector movement while calculating movement of one or more locked joints within a null-space to cancel the movement of the locked joints within the null-perpendicular-space. Methods may further include calculating movement of one or more joints to effect an auxiliary movement or a reconfiguration movement that may include movement of one or more locked joints. The auxiliary and reconfiguration movements may overlay the manipulation movement of the joints to allow movement of the locked joints to effect the auxiliary movement or reconfiguration movement, while the movement of the locked joints to effect manipulation is canceled. Various configurations for devices and systems utilizing such methods are provided herein. |
US09675417B2 |
Safe ablation
The present invention relates to a device comprising a supply unit (2) for supplying ablation energy to a material (4), and a stimuli-responsive substance (3′) for controlling a level of the ablation energy deposited into the material (4). The device allows to limit a temperature of the material (4), so that risks associated to ablation at too high temperatures can be eliminated. The device may comprise at least one illumination unit (7) for illuminating the material (4), and at least one reception unit (8a, 8b) for receiving reflected light in order to obtain information about a state of the material (4). The obtained information can be used to regulate the supplied ablation energy. |
US09675416B2 |
Prevention of steam pops during ablation
Tissue ablation is carried out using a probe having a distal conductive cap. At least one optical fiber is contained within the probe and terminates in proximity to an outer surface of the conductive cap. The optical fiber conveys optical radiation to the tissue while the power generator is activated and receives reflected optical radiation. An optical module measures the received reflected optical radiation, and a processor linked to the optical module analyzes the reflected optical radiation to determine impending steam pop events. |
US09675415B2 |
Device for energy-based skin treatment
A device (10) for energy-based skin treatment is provided. The device (10) comprises a light source (18) for providing polarized incident light (21) having an incident polarization, optical elements (11, 12, 13) for focusing the polarized incident light (21) in a focal point (22) within a collagen layer of the skin (30), a polarization-sensitive detection unit (41, 42) for selectively detecting a selected polarization component of light of a generated harmonic (23) of the polarized incident light (21) returning from the skin (30), and a processor, at least being coupled to the polarization-sensitive detection unit (41, 42), for determining a depth of the focal point (22) within the collagen layer based on the detected selected polarization component. |
US09675414B2 |
Renal nerve modulation balloon and methods of making and using the same
An expandable medical balloon for transmitting radiofrequency energy, the medical balloon comprising at least one polymeric electrically-insulating layer and at least one polymeric electrically-conductive layer, wherein at least portions of the polymeric electrically-insulating layer are moveable relative to the polymeric electrically-conductive in said at least one pressurizable expanded state. |
US09675411B2 |
Catheter with perforated tip
A medical device includes an insertion tube, having a distal end for insertion into a body of a subject. A distal tip is fixed to the distal end of the insertion tube and is coupled to apply energy to tissue inside the body. The distal tip has an outer surface with a plurality of perforations through the outer surface, which are distributed circumferentially and longitudinally over the distal tip. A lumen passes through the insertion tube and is coupled to deliver a fluid to the tissue via the perforations. |
US09675410B2 |
Flexible polymer electrode for MRI-guided positioning and radio frequency ablation
An electrode for use on a medical device is disclosed. The electrode may have a main body of electrically conductive material extending along an axis and may have a proximal end and a distal end. The electrode may also include a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tracking coil disposed in the body. The MRI tracking coil may comprise electrically insulated wire. A catheter including an electrode, as well as a method for determining the location of an electrode, are also disclosed. |
US09675405B2 |
Methods and devices for controlling motorized surgical devices
Methods and devices for controlling motorized surgical devices are provided. In general, the methods and devices can allow a surgical device to grasp and cut tissue. In some embodiments, the device can include at least one sensor and a motor, and an output of the motor can be configured to be adjusted based at least in part on an output from the at least one sensor. The output of the motor can be configured to provide power for translation of a cutting element along an end effector of the device. Adjusting the motor's output can cause the cutting element to translate through the end effector at different speeds, thereby allowing the cutting element to cut through tissue being grasped by the end effector at different speeds. |
US09675400B2 |
Patient-specific fracture fixation instrumentation and method
An instrument for internal bone fracture fixation includes a shaft having a distal portion and a patient-specific bone holder coupled to the distal portion. The bone holder has a three-dimensional curved and patient-specific bone engagement surface designed during a preoperative plan based on a medical scan of a patient to match and conform to an outer surface of a bone fragment of the patient in only one position. |
US09675395B2 |
Osteosynthesis clip
An osteosynthesis clip having an overall U-shape, comprising two anchor bars and a connecting bar. The connecting bar including a longitudinal opening adapted to assume a closed configuration and an open configuration. The clip comprises a compression piece having a broadly oval-shaped section, housed in the opening. The piece is adapted to be rotated within the opening, thus causing the opening to shift from its closed configuration to at least one the open configuration and vice versa. |
US09675393B2 |
Shortening palm screw
An implant for treating a bone includes an outer sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough and an inner element sized and shaped to be slidably received within the lumen of the outer sleeve, the inner element extending longitudinally from a proximal end received within the lumen to a distal end including a bone-engaging element, the implant movable between an expanded configuration in which the inner element is in a distal-most position relative to the outer sleeve and a shortened configuration in which the inner element slides proximally relative to the outer element. |
US09675387B2 |
Vertebral facet joint prosthesis and method of fixation
Devices and methods for altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a prosthesis with surfaces configured to articulate with the facets of the facet joint. A retaining member for anchoring the prosthesis within the facet joint is optionally included. Methods for surgically and less invasively implanting the prosthesis and securing the prosthesis to the articular processes or surrounding soft tissue are also provided. |
US09675384B2 |
Spinal stabilization system
A spinal stabilization system includes a spinal rod, a plate, a set screw, and a bone screw. The plate includes a throughhole transitionable between a collapsed and expanded configuration, and a first slot adapted to receive a spinal rod therein. The set screw includes a distal portion having threads to engage with a threaded lumen of a bone screw, and the bone screw including a head portion transitionable between a first diameter and a second diameter. The head of the bone screw insertable into the throughhole and cooperatively transitions between the first diameter and the collapsed configuration to the second diameter and expanded configuration, respectively, as the set screw advances with respect to the bone screw to lock the spinal rod into the slot of the plate in the second diameter and expanded configuration. |
US09675382B2 |
External bone fixation device
The present application discloses embodiments related to an external bone fixation device configured to correct bone deformities or repair bone injuries. The device can include a plurality of bases configured to be attached to portions of a bone and a plurality of struts configured to be adjustable in length to change the position and orientation of the plurality of bases and the attached bone portions. |
US09675381B2 |
Dual head pedi apparatus
A handheld skin exfoliating apparatus has handle and head portions with two drums having different abrasiveness mounted on opposite sides of the head portion. A drive motor and gears are mounted to the handle and/or head portions and operatives to rotate the drums for exfoliate skin when a respective outer surface of one drum contacts the skin. |
US09675380B2 |
Surgical tool positioning system
Described is a tool positioning system comprising an introduction device, a first tool support and a second tool support. The introduction device is constructed and arranged to slidingly receive an articulating probe. The first tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a first tool. The first tool support is oriented toward a first operator location. The second tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a second tool. The second tool support is oriented toward a second operator location. |
US09675378B2 |
Steerable kink-resistant sheath
A steerable kink resistant access device is provided having an elongated body and a steerable portion; methods for manufacturing the kink resistant device are also provided. The access sheath has an outside diameter sufficiently small so that it may be inserted into a body cavity or conduit. The access sheath typically has two internal lumen, a first lumen sized and configured as an access to a surgical site and a second lumen sized and configured to contain a tensioning device that, when acted upon, will deflect the steerable portion. The tensioning device may be directly or remotely attached to an actuation device that operates to control the tensioning and loosening of the tensioning device. |
US09675377B2 |
Incisional hernia cut line method and device
A method for making a non-linear incision includes forming a non-linear incision in tissue to improve post-operative adhesion of the incised tissue. In one aspect, a method for making a non-linear incision in tissue includes providing a surgical device including a housing and an end effector. The end effector is secured to the housing and includes a pair of jaws operable coupled to the housing. The jaws are disposed in substantial registration. The jaws may be oriented in substantially vertical registration or oriented in substantially horizontal registration. The method may include forming a non-linear incision in tissue with movement of tone or both of the jaws between approximated and unapproximated configurations. The movement may be horizontal or vertical. |
US09675376B2 |
Atherectomy devices and methods
The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens. |
US09675373B2 |
Treatment of orthopedic tissue
The invention comprises a system to alleviate conditions such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and the like. The system includes a probe for mechanically cutting tissue and a device for simultaneously tamponading, inducing hemostasis, and dilating a plurality of lumens while minimizing inflammation. The tamponading device has a plurality of balloons configured for inflation with a coolant fluid. Other components of the system include a luminally protective sheath, a microscopic end cauterizing probe, a surgical console, an identification-sensitive self-sealed cassette, and a plurality of flexible tubing lines with pinch valves thereon. |
US09675368B2 |
Touch panel scanning method, circuit and system
A touch panel includes a plurality of drive lines, a plurality of orthogonal sense lines, and a plurality of sensors. A method of controlling the touch panel to detect touches includes simultaneously applying a drive signal to each of a group of drive lines of the touch panel. Each of the drive signals is applied to a corresponding drive line in the group during a time slot and all the applied drive signals having the same electrical characteristics over the time slot. The method includes sensing sense signals generated on the sense lines in response to the applied drive signals and processing the sense signals to detect touches of the touch panel. |
US09675367B2 |
Guide tool for resection of patellofemoral joint
A guide tool (100) for guiding resection of a bone piece, comprising a body (102), a burr guide opening (130) extending through the body (102) and defining a burr resection surface, and a saw guide opening (120) extending through the body (102) and defining a saw resection surface, the burr guide opening (130) and the saw guide opening (120) being aligned such that the burr resection surface and the saw resection surface intersect, defining a bone piece resection surface. |
US09675363B2 |
Surgical tools having application for spinal surgical procedures and method of use
A cannula tool in combination with other tools is used to provide multiple instruments necessary for surgical procedures. The cannula tool is used in combination with a piercing tool to form a dilator instrument to access a treatment site and in combination with a plunger tool to deliver biological or grafting material to a treatment site. Each of the plunger and piercing tools includes a guide lumen to track the tools over a K-wire or other guide device for placement at the treatment site. The application discloses asymmetrical piercing and plunger tools for placement proximate to a facet joint for treatment. |
US09675354B2 |
Torque compensation
Embodiments of a clamping system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system used with a motor assembly and a clamping device is presented, the system adjusting torque limits in the motor assembly according to conditions, for example operating temperature of the motor assembly and aging of the clamping device and the motor assembly. The clamping device can be, for example, a stapler or a vessel sealer. |
US09675352B2 |
Devices and methods for fastening tissue layers
Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device may include, for example, an elongated tubular member having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the multiple tissue layers, a grasper configured for positioning proximate the distal end of the tubular member and for grasping at least one of the multiple tissue layers, a device coupled to the distal end of the tubular member for folding the multiple tissue layers together, a tissue fastener configured to be inserted into the tissue layers to hold the tissue layers together, and a fastener head for inserting the tissue fastener into the tissue layers. |
US09675348B2 |
Electrical surgical instrument with knife return
Electrically operated surgical instrument, comprising a handle having a power supply; a drive assembly having an electrical motor, a controller electrically connected to the power supply and motor, and a drive part selectively moved by the motor between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position; and a control assembly operably connected to the motor to control a rotation of the motor; an end effector having a tissue-cutting assembly comprising: a blade connected to the drive part to move between opposing compression surfaces over the course of a blade stroke to cut tissue compressed between the compression surfaces, the blade stroke being comprised of the drive part advancing the blade towards the tissue to an extended position and retreating proximally to a retracted position, the control assembly being operable to selectively cause the motor to automatically retreat the drive part to place the blade in the retracted position. |
US09675347B2 |
Apparatus for the treatment of tissue
A system for treatment of tissue includes a fixation apparatus and a delivery tool releasably carrying the fixation apparatus. The fixation apparatus includes first and second anchors and an adjustable band connecting the anchors. The band includes a cinch line and a tether connected to one of the anchors. The delivery apparatus includes a body, a tubular shaft, a displacement rod within the tubular shaft, and an actuator. |
US09675345B2 |
Devices and related methods for securing a tissue fold
The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed. |
US09675343B2 |
Wire coil tissue fixation device
In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a fixation device and a driving member. The elongate member defines a lumen and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the elongate member has an opening. The fixation device is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and includes a tissue piercing portion at a distal end of the fixation device. The driving member is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and is configured to move the fixation device from a position within the lumen to a location outside of the lumen through the opening. The opening at the distal end of the elongate member is angled to insert the fixation device in a tissue of a patient at an angle to a plane of the tissue of the patient to fasten a bodily implant to the tissue. |
US09675339B2 |
Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing
Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing are disclosed. One suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes a proximal section a distal end, and an intermediate region therebetween. The device includes a suture head assembly having a suturing needle with a pointed end and a second end. The suturing needle is capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to deployment of guides that are adapted and configured to guide the needle around a circular path when advanced by a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle. |
US09675335B2 |
Surgical sleeves for speculums or retractors and a method of using the same
A speculum drape for use in ophthalmic procedures. The speculum drape has at least a first sleeve made of surgical drape material that envelops at least a first retaining portion of a speculum or retractor. The sleeve is an elongate hollow structure with first and second open ends through which at least the first retaining portion is insertable. The sleeve is adapted and arranged such that, with the first retaining portion of the speculum or retractor inserted into the sleeve and with the speculum or retractor in an operating position with the respective retaining portions of the speculum or retractor engaged with opposite edges of an eyelid of a patient, the sleeve (i) envelops the inserted first retaining, (ii) is maintained in a disposition between the inserted retaining portion and the eyelid of the patient solely by compressive force and (iii) covers an eyelash of the patient. |
US09675331B2 |
Tissue retractor apparatus and methods
A delicate tissue retraction system having a hollow tubular retractor, a hollow tubular introducer that is removably installed within the retractor, and a navigation module that is removably installed within the introducer. The navigation module has a shaft with a proximal shaft end and a distal shaft end, and a navigation unit mounted to the proximal shaft end. When assembled, the distal shaft end is contained generally within the introducer and the navigation module outside the introducer. The navigation module indicates the location of one or more points on at least one of the retractor and the introducer to a navigation system. |
US09675328B2 |
Catheter patch applicator assembly
In accordance with aspects of the present invention, an applicator assembly suitable for application of a catheter patch with one hand comprises an upper arm with a proximal end and a distal portion, a lower arm with a proximal end and a distal portion, and a hinge member fixedly joining the proximal ends of the upper arm and the lower arm, wherein an upper surface of the upper arm distal portion abuts a lower surface of the lower arm distal portion. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a catheter patch assembly may be secured against a lower surface of the upper arm distal portion. The distal portion of the lower arm may include a securing mechanism for securing the catheter patch assembly to the applicator assembly. A method of applying a catheter patch is provided. |
US09675320B2 |
Diagnostic ultrasound apparatus
In tomographic image data, a reference region-setting unit (30) sets a body reference region for the body of a fetus and sets a cardiac reference region for the heart of the fetus. A body shift analysis unit (50) analyzes the movement of the fetus' body in the tomographic image data using the body reference region and obtains body shift information. A cardiac motion analysis unit (60) analyzes the movement of the fetus' heart in the tomographic image data using the cardiac reference region and obtains cardiac motion information. Once body shift information and cardiac motion information are obtained in this manner, a pulse information-processing unit (70) obtains fetal pulse information on the basis of the cardiac motion information from which the body shift information has been subtracted. The pulse information obtained by the pulse information-processing unit (70) is displayed on the display unit (80). |
US09675319B1 |
Loupe display
A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space. |
US09675316B2 |
Focused ultrasonic diffraction-grating transducer
Ultrasound diffraction-grating transducers produce beams at an angle to their face, which makes them useful for Doppler measurement of scattering fluids such as blood. The present invention discloses a diffraction-grating transducer, with the capability to focus transmitting or receiving beams to a desired point in space. This focusing capability leads to greater sensitivity when the diffraction-grating transducer is used as a receiver, and greater concentration of ultrasound energy when used as a transmitter. The focusing is achieved by using curved elements instead of the straight ones in conventional diffraction-grating transducers, and by using non-uniform spacing among these elements rather than the uniform spacing of conventional diffraction-grating transducers. Methods of computing the proper curvature of the elements and their spacing for a desired focal point in space are provided. |
US09675315B2 |
Method and apparatus for cardiac function monitoring
An implantable medical device that includes an elongated lead body having an outer surface and a first opening along the outer surface, a first sensor positioned along the lead body and configured to receive first acoustic signals through the first opening of the lead body and generate an electrical signal representative of sounds produced at a first targeted location along a patient's cardiovascular system, and a processor configured to determine an intensity of the first acoustic signals, and determine changes in blood pressure in response to the determined intensity. |
US09675309B2 |
X-ray imaging apparatus and control method thereof
An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source to generate and irradiate X-rays; an X-ray detector installed in at least one module of one or more modules, to detect the irradiated X-rays; an Identification (ID) resistor included in the module; a port included in the X-ray detector; and a controller to determine a module in which the X-ray detector has been installed, using the ID resistor and the port. The controller may assign a static Information Provider (IP) address to the module, and determine a module in which the X-ray detector has been installed, based on the static IP address. According to the X-ray imaging apparatuses and a control method thereof, it is possible to determine an installation location of the X-ray detector, and to use the X-ray detector in various modules without having to provide separate X-ray detectors for different locations. |
US09675305B2 |
System and method for determining an orthodontic diagnostic analysis of a patient
A system and a method for determining an orthodontic diagnostic analysis of a patient at various dental maturity stages predicts future conditions and/or treatment recommendations. The system and the method locate points in a mouth of a patient using an imaging device wherein the imaging device generates imaging data. The imaging data is transferred to a central processing unit wherein the central processing unit has access to a database having information associated with orthodontic conditions stored therein. The central processing unit obtains measurements associated with selected points and dentition in the mouth of the patient and predicts orthodontic conditions of the patient based upon the measurements and the information in the database. The central processing unit recommends treatments to the patient based upon the predicted orthodontic conditions. |
US09675304B2 |
Live 3D angiogram using registration of a surgical tool curve to an X-ray image
A method, system, and program product are provided for providing a live 3D image of a body lumen. The 3D shape of a flexible surgical tool in the body lumen is determined using optical shape sensing. An x-ray image is taken of the body lumen, with at least one of the body lumen and the surgical tool being radiopaque. The determined 3D surgical tool shape is registered to the x-ray image. |
US09675300B2 |
Intuitive presentation of ventilation effectiveness
Ventilation information may be presented. Output signals may be received that convey information related to one or more breathing parameters of a subject receiving assisted or controlled mechanical ventilation. Based at least in part on the received output signals, volumetric components of a tidal volume of the subject may be determined. The volumetric components may include an alveolar dead space, an effective alveolar tidal volume, and/or other volumetric components. The alveolar dead space is the volume of inspired gas that occupies alveoli but does not take part in oxygen exchange in the lungs of the subject. The effective alveolar tidal volume is the volume of inspired gas that takes part in oxygen exchange in the lungs of the subject. A visual representation that textually or graphically represents the tidal volume, and/or textually or graphically represents the volumetric components separately from each other may be presented via a user interface. |
US09675299B2 |
Monitoring system and method for visually presenting health state of a subject
The monitoring system for presenting a health state of a subject is disclosed. The monitoring system includes a processor for analyzing multiple health parameters associated with the subject. Based on this analysis, a health state indicator includes multiple gauges for visually presenting the health state of the subject. A gauge orients with respect to a gauge reference line based on the analyzed health parameters. In an embodiment, an interface element for visually presenting the health state of the subject in a monitoring system is disclosed. The interface element includes a health state indicator. The health state indicator includes multiple gauges, wherein one or more gauges orient with respect to one or more gauge reference lines based on analysis of the multiple health parameters to visually represent the health state of the subject. The health parameters are analyzed by the monitoring system. |
US09675298B2 |
Apparatus and method for measuring bioelectric signals
A bioelectric signal measurement apparatus includes a first interface configured to detect a bioelectric signal of a testee through electrical interfacing with a skin of the testee; a second interface configured to detect a signal different from the bioelectric signal through electrical interfacing with the skin, the second interface electrically interfacing with the skin in a state that is different from a state in which the first interface electrically interfaces with the skin; and a signal processor configured to remove, from the detected bioelectric signal, a motion artifact between the first interface and the skin using the detected signal different from the bioelectric signal. |
US09675297B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring a biological signal
Provided is an apparatus and method for analyzing a biological signal. The apparatus may measure the biological signal, detect a noise signal influencing the electrical characteristics of the measured biological signal, and display the measured biological signal by distinguishing a normal section of the measured biological signal from an abnormal section of the biological signal. |
US09675295B2 |
Devices and methods for tissue immobilization and non-invasive lower urinary tract analysis
Provided are devices and methods suitable for immobilizing tissue and for use in non-invasive methods of assessing lower urinary tract symptoms as well as in surgical application. |
US09675288B2 |
Apparatus having surface-enhanced spectroscopy elements on an exterior surface
According to an example, an apparatus for performing spectroscopy includes an elongated substrate having a shape and size to be inserted into a specimen, wherein the elongated substrate has a first end and a second end. The apparatus also includes a plurality of surface-enhanced spectroscopy (SES) elements positioned on an exterior surface of the elongated substrate at a location between the first end and the second end of the elongated substrate. |
US09675287B2 |
Endoscope system, endoscope system processor device, operation method for endoscope system, and operation method for endoscope system processor device
The endoscope system includes: an image signal acquisition unit acquiring B1 image signal corresponding to blue narrow band where the amount of light absorption changes according to the oxygen saturation of blood hemoglobin, G2 image signal corresponding to green wavelength band where the amount of light absorption changes according to a blood volume of an observation target, R2 image signal corresponding to red wavelength band where a change in the amount of light absorption with respect to the oxygen saturation or the blood volume is small compared with the B1 and G2 image signal, and B2 image signal corresponding to a wavelength band, a difference between a center wavelength of the wavelength band and a center wavelength of the blue narrow band being 20 to 100 nm; and an oxygen saturation calculation unit calculating the oxygen saturation based on the B1, G2, R3, and B2 image signal. |
US09675286B2 |
Plethysmograph pulse recognition processor
A time domain rule-based processor provides recognition of pulses in a pulse oximeter-derived waveform. |
US09675285B2 |
Delivery device for implantable monitor
In general, this disclosure describes techniques for placing a capsule for sensing one or more parameters of a patient. In particular, the techniques provide for anchoring of the capsule to a tissue at a specific site and releasing the capsule from the device using a single actuator. As an example, a delivery device may anchor the capsule to the tissue site during a first motion of the actuator and release the capsule from the delivery device during a second motion of the actuator. This allows a user to place the capsule by interacting with only a single actuator, thus making delivery of the capsule easier and more reliable. |
US09675283B2 |
Methods for classifying pleural fluid
Methods of classifying pleural fluid are disclosed. The methods typically include determining the level of indicator nanoparticles, such as lipids, particularly large lipids, in the pleural fluid of a subject. The level of lipids can be determined by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), such as proton NMR (1H-NMR) by measuring the NMR signal corresponding to methyl protons, methylene protons, methene protons, or combinations thereof. The level of large lipids in pleural fluid can be carried out in vitro on a sample of pleural fluid obtained from the subject or in vivo using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). The pleural fluid can be classified as exudate or transudate with a sensitivity, selectivity, or combination thereof of 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or higher, a selectivity of 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%. The method can be coupled with diagnosing and/or treating the subject with a disease, disorder, or condition. |
US09675282B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining a respiration signal
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining a respiration of a subject (305) in which, with a single multi-axial accelerometer (310) positioned on a body of the subject (305), accelerometer signals are generated (101) indicative of the acceleration of the subject (305) along different spatial axes, a vector magnitude signal of the acceleration of the subject (305) along the different spatial axes is calculated (102) from the accelerometer signals, a non-respiratory motion contribution to the acceleration along the different spatial axes is identified (103, 203) from the vector magnitude signal, which non-respiratory motion contribution is not caused by the respiration, and a respiration signal indicative of the respiration of the subject is determined (104, 204) by filtering the non-respiratory motion contribution from at least one of the accelerometer signals. In this way a method is provided which determines the respiration of a subject (305) with a single accelerometer (310) in an efficient and, for a patient, comfortable way. |
US09675281B2 |
Automatic change of power consumption of sensors responsive to user's state transition
Aspects of changing power consumption of a sensor of a wearable electronic device worn by a user are discussed herein. For example, in one aspect, based on detecting that a state of the user, as tracked by the wearable electronic device, has transitioned into an asleep state, an embodiment may decrease power consumption of at least one sensor from the set of sensors. Additionally, based on detecting that the state of the user, as tracked by the wearable electronic device, has transitioned out of the asleep state, the embodiment may reverse the decrease of power consumption of the at least one sensor. |
US09675276B2 |
Methods and systems for determining vascular bodily lumen information and guiding medical devices
Methods and systems for determining information about a vascular bodily lumen are described. An exemplary method includes generating an electrical signal, delivering the electrical signal to a plurality of excitation elements in the vicinity of the vascular bodily lumen, measuring a responsive electrical signal from a plurality of sensing elements in response to the delivered electrical signal, and determining a lumen dimension. Specific embodiments include generating a multiple frequency electrical signal. Another embodiment includes measuring a plurality of responsive signals at a plurality of frequencies. Still other embodiments include using spatial diversity of the excitation elements. Yet other embodiments use method for calibration and de-embedding of such measurements to determine the lumen dimensions. Diagnostic devices incorporating the method are also disclosed, including guide wires, catheters and implants. The methods and systems described herein are advantageous as they do not include injecting a second fluid for the measurements. |
US09675273B2 |
System and methods for identification of implanted medical devices and/or detection of retained surgical foreign objects from medical images
The present invention involves a computer-based system and method for detecting and identifying implantable medical devices (“IMDs”) and/or retained foreign objects (“RFSOs”) from diagnostic medical images. In some embodiments, the system provides further identification—information on the particular IMD or RSFO that has been recognized. For example, the system may be configures to provide information feedback regarding the IMD, such as detailed manual information, safety alerts, recall, access to its structural integrity, and/or suggested courses of action in a specific clinical setting/troubleshooting. Embodiments are contemplated in which the system is configured to report possible 3D locations of RSFOs in the surgical field/images. |
US09675272B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for guiding surgical instruments using radio frequency technology
Methods, systems, and devices are provided for guiding surgical instruments using radio frequency (RF) technology. In general, the methods, systems, and devices can allow a trajectory, e.g., an angular approach, of a surgical instrument relative to a patient to be identified during use of the instrument in a surgical procedure being performed on the patient. The trajectory can be identified using a plurality of RF modules. The methods, systems, and devices can allow the trajectory to be compared to a predetermined trajectory so as to identify whether the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory. A result of the matching can be communicated to a user of the instrument. Based on the result, the user can maintain the trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory, or can adjust the trajectory to closer align the trajectory with the predetermined trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory does not match the predetermined trajectory. |
US09675270B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining a premature ventricular contraction in a medical monitoring device
A method and medical monitoring device for determining the occurrence of a premature ventricular contraction that includes sensing a cardiac signal and determining R-waves in response to the sensed cardiac signal, determining RR intervals between the determined R-waves, determining whether a first interval criteria is satisfied in response to the determined intervals, determining a correlation between the determined R-waves, determining whether a first correlation criteria is satisfied in response to the determined correlation, and determining the premature ventricular contraction is occurring in response to the first interval criteria and the first correlation criteria being satisfied. |
US09675269B2 |
Method and apparatus for atrial arrhythmia episode detection
A method and implantable medical device for determining noise in response to a cardiac signal that includes sensing the cardiac signal, determining a sensing window in response to the sensed cardiac signal, the sensing window comprising a first portion and a second portion, determining a first derivative signal in response to the sensed cardiac signal within only one of the first portion and the second portion of the sensing window, determining a second derivative signal in response to the sensed cardiac signal within the one of the first portion and the second portion of the sensing window, determining whether an amplitude of the second derivative signal satisfies an amplitude threshold, and determining noise in response to the amplitude of the second derivative signal satisfying the amplitude threshold. |
US09675267B2 |
Device for physiological measurement
A device for physiological measurement. The device includes at least two terminal units connectable to each other, of which a first terminal unit includes an electric circuit, an ECG-electrode and a first connector assembly having at least one ECG-contact for connecting at least one other ECG-electrode. A second terminal unit includes other ECG-electrodes and a second connector assembly having a counter ECG-contact adapted to be fitted to the ECG-contact of the first connector assembly. The first and second terminal are together arranged to connect the ECG-electrode of each second terminal unit to the electric circuit in the first terminal unit and, as separated, are arranged to enable the use of the function contacts of the first connector assembly. |
US09675265B2 |
Feeding tube
The invention is related to a feeding tube (1, 11, 15) in particular for total parental nutrition and/or medicine dosing including at least one inner tubing (9), at least one lumen (2, 13), at least one sensing element, in particular an electrode (3), the sensing element being connected to at least one monitoring device by a wiring (4, 12, 17) for internal monitoring of a patient's vital functions. The wiring (4, 12, 17) is at least partially wounded in tight contact with a surface of the inner tubing (9). Wherein the inner tubing (9) is at least partially surrounded by an outer tubing (8) in order to cover the inner tubing (9) and/or the wiring (4, 12, 17). |
US09675264B2 |
System and method for monitoring and diagnosing patient condition based on wireless sensor monitoring data
A device adapted to attach to a subject for detecting an ECG signal of the subject. The device includes a first, a second, and a third electrode, where the electrodes form an orthogonal configuration. Two channels of ECG data can be obtained using a common electrode, and can be further combined to obtain a further channel using vector mathematics. The channel combination can be performed at vector angles suitable for optimizing the detection of various features of the ECG spectra of the subject. A method of using an implantable cardiac device together with surface-attached wireless sensor(s) is also provided where the acquired data from the implantable cardiac device and from the surface-attached wireless sensor(s) are both used for diagnosing patient's heart conditions and administering appropriate therapies. |
US09675262B2 |
2DEG-based sensor and device for ECG sensing
The disclosed technology generally relates to sensors comprising a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG), and more particularly to an AlGaN/GaN 2DEG-based sensor for sensing signals associated with electrocardiograms, and methods of using the same. In one aspect, a sensor comprises a substrate and a GaN/AlGaN hetero-junction structure formed on the substrate and configured to form a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel within the GaN/AlGaN hetero-junction structure. The sensor additionally comprises Ohmic contacts connected to electrical metallizations and to the 2DEG channel, wherein the GaN/AlGaN hetero-junction structure has a recess formed between the Ohmic contacts. The sensor further comprises a dielectric layer formed on a top surface of the sensor. |
US09675261B2 |
Atrial arrhythmia episode detection in a cardiac medical device
A method and medical device for detecting a cardiac event that includes sensing a cardiac signal, identifying R-waves in the cardiac signal attendant ventricular depolarizations, determining RR-intervals between successive R-waves in response to the sensed cardiac signal, detecting an atrial tachyarrhythmia based on an analysis of the RR-intervals, iteratively sensing groups of a predetermined number of P-waves attendant atrial depolarizations in response to detecting the atrial tachyarrhythmia, and confirming the atrial tachyarrhythmia based on an analysis of the iteratively sensed groups of P-waves. |
US09675258B2 |
Streaming updates of central moments for heart rate variability quantification
A computer readable storage medium configured to cause a system to perform operations of computing the standard deviation of a plurality of K−1 most recent heart beat intervals and a current heart beat interval (I1) from a plurality of consecutive heart beat intervals, from a sum (S1) of K most recent heart beat intervals squared and the sum (S2) of the K most recent heart beat intervals and a Kth oldest heart beat interval (I2). The computer readable storage medium calculates an updated sum (S1′) of S1 minus I2 squared plus I1 squared and the updated sum (S2′) of S2 minus I2 plus I1, and a square root of the sum of the ratio of S1′ to K and of the ratio of the square of S2′ to the square of K. |
US09675254B2 |
Electromagnetic tomography solutions for scanning head
An electromagnetic tomography system for gathering measurement data pertaining to a human head includes an image chamber unit, a control system, and a housing. The image chamber unit includes an antenna assembly defining a horizontally-oriented imaging chamber and including an array of antennas arranged around the imaging chamber. The antennas include at least some transmitting antennas and some receiving antennas. The control system causes the transmitting antennas to transmit a low power electromagnetic field that is received by the receiving antennas after passing through a patient's head in the imaging chamber. A data tensor is produced that may be inversed to reconstruct a 3D distribution of dielectric properties within the head and to create an image. The housing at least partially contains the antenna assembly and has a front entry opening into the imaging chamber. The head is inserted horizontally through the front entry opening and into the imaging chamber. |
US09675253B2 |
Animal handling arrangement and method
A method and arrangement for determining a gut fill level of the rumen of an animal uses a three-dimensional camera and an image processing system. The three-dimensional camera is located in a station, wherein the animal is forced to stand essentially still during recording of the three-dimensional image. The three-dimensional camera is located on the left side of the animal at a height above the rumen triangle of the animal, longitudinally in essence in level with the rumen triangle, and is directed downwards towards the rumen triangle during the image recording. The image processing system automatically determines a depth and/or volume of a convexity or concavity of the rumen triangle, and determines the gut fill level of the rumen of the animal based on the determined depth and/or volume. |
US09675251B2 |
Electromagnetic probes, methods for fabricating thereof, and systems which use such electromagnetic probes
An electromagnetic (EM) probe for monitoring one or more biological tissues. The EM probe comprises a cup shaped cavity having an opening and an interior volume, a circumferential flange formed substantially around the cup shaped cavity, in proximity to the opening, at least one layer of a material, for absorbing electromagnetic radiation, applied over at least one of a portion of the circumferential flange and a portion of the outer surface of the cup shaped cavity, and at least one EM radiation element which performs at least one of emitting and capturing EM radiation via the interior volume. |
US09675250B2 |
System and method for measurement of vital signs of a human
A method and system for optical measuring one or more vital signs of a human is described. The method includes generating an optical Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal modulated in accordance with a predetermined Pulse Width Modulation scheme. The PWM scheme includes one or more Pulse Width Modulations having different modulation frequencies. The method also includes applying the PWM optical signal to a measurement location in a blood perfused body tissue of the human and receiving light originated back from the measurement location. A photo current signal of a time response of the blood perfused body tissue to the PWM optical signal is indicative of the vital signs. The method includes generating a voltage signal from the photo current signal and processing the voltage signal for determining the vital signs. |
US09675249B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and method
A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes a collection unit and a generation unit. The collection unit collects data of an imaging area over a plurality of time phases within a certain respiratory cycle after applying a labeling pulse to a labeling area in which cerebrospinal fluid flows under a task of respiration. The generation unit generates images of a plurality of time phases depicting the cerebrospinal fluid by using the collected data. |
US09675240B2 |
Mouth mirror apparatus
A mouth mirror apparatus is adapted to be connected to a suction device and includes a mounting frame, an elongated handle, and a mirror member. The mirror member is rotatably mounted on a major wall of the mounting frame and can be driven to rotate when the suction device is actuated. When the mirror member rotates, a centrifugal force is generated to fling off water drops and/or debris on a reflecting surface of the mirror member. |
US09675238B2 |
Endoscopic device
An endoscopic device that irradiates a plurality of illuminating lights having different spectrums from each other onto a subject at a front edge of an endoscope inserting module and captures the subject to obtain an observation image, includes an illuminating module that generates the plurality of illuminating lights, an imaging module that captures the subject and outputs an image signal of the observation image, a light intensity ratio control module that controls the illuminating module to irradiate the plurality of illuminating lights onto the subject with a set light intensity ratio by setting the light intensity ratio of the plurality of illuminating lights for every observation image, and a color tone correcting module that corrects the color tone of the image signal so as to obtain the observation image with substantially a same color tone even though the light intensity ratio is changed. |
US09675236B2 |
Image capture unit in a surgical instrument
In a minimally invasive surgical system, an image capture unit includes a prism assembly and sensor assembly. The prism assembly includes a beam splitter, while the sensor assembly includes coplanar image capture sensors. Each of the coplanar image capture sensors has a common front end optical structure, e.g., the optical structure distal to the image capture unit is the same for each of the sensors. A controller enhances images acquired by the coplanar image capture sensors. The enhanced images may include (a) visible images with enhanced feature definition, in which a particular feature in the scene is emphasized to the operator of minimally invasive surgical system; (b) images having increased image apparent resolution; (c) images having increased dynamic range; (d) images displayed in a way based on a pixel color component vector having three or more color components; and (e) images having extended depth of field. |
US09675235B2 |
Multi-purpose surgical instrument with removable component
A combination aspiration/irrigation and illumination device using optical fibers circumferentially disposed around the aspiration conduit for transmitting illuminating light to a cavity to be aspirated. The aspiration conduit having a tip that is detachably affixed to and end of the aspiration conduit. The optical fibers terminated at a distance (d) from a distal end of the tip. Also provided is an image fiber(s) for transmitting image data from the distal end of the device. |
US09675230B2 |
Dishwasher appliance and a method for forming a unitary tub
A dishwasher appliance with a tub is provided. The tub defines a filter medium and a supply conduit within the tub. The supply conduit of the tub extends from the filter medium to a spray assembly such that the supply conduit of the tub directs filtered water from the filter medium to the spray assembly during operation of a pump. A related method for forming a unitary tub for a dishwasher appliance is also provided. |
US09675227B2 |
Vacuum cleaner with swivel and swing handle
The invention provides an upright vacuum cleaner with a swivel and swing handle fitted to the upper end of the upright portion of the vacuum cleaner using a ball and socket joint and a connecting bolt. Because of the ball and socket joint and a spiral spring surrounding the connecting bolt between the ball and socket joint and the upper end of the upright portion of the vacuum cleaner, the handle can freely swivel and rotate at any angle relative to the upright portion to provide enhanced flexibility in maneuvering the vacuum cleaner, thus effectively reducing the bodily stress and strain involved in using a vacuum cleaner. |
US09675225B2 |
Filter cage for wet/dry vacuums
Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner. |
US09675224B2 |
Robotic vacuum cleaning system
An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers. |
US09675220B2 |
Wet/dry, non-porous bag/bagless vacuum assembly with steam and variable speed settable vacuum motor control with no loss of suction
A cyclone vacuum cleaner includes two suction fan stages, three stages of separation, plus a HEPA filter and allows capturing of wet or dry material in bag-less or bagged configuration in non-porous paper or plastic bags as well as ordinary garbage bags with pull tie tops for removal, with no suction loss. A steam generator may be added to provide substitute working vacuum fluid to the normal air for dirt pickup. Acoustic sound dumping may also be provided in the architecture of the assembly. |
US09675219B1 |
Bagless vacuum cleaner
A canister vacuum cleaner is disclosed, which includes an exterior casing that has a top half and a bottom half. An interior area of the bottom half of the casing houses a motor that is configured to generate a suction force, which is ultimately transmitted through a tube and an appended flexible hose. By positioning the motor at the bottom half of the casing, the vacuum cleaner exhibits a more preferred and ergonomic center of gravity. The canister vacuum cleaner is bagless—and does not require the use of a disposable bag to capture and retain dirt and debris that the vacuum cleaner extracts from the environment. In some cases, the vacuum cleaner utilizes a first, second, and third means for cyclonic separation of dirt and debris. |
US09675217B2 |
Dispensing system, refill for a dispenser, and support bar for a dispenser roll
A dispensing system has a dispenser for sections of a material web wound onto a roll. A support bar is provided, on each end, a bearing journal protruding out from the roll. At least one of the two bearing journals has a mating surface which is not designed as a rotational surface. The dispenser has a guide for each bearing journal that extends to a dispensing position. A counter surface for the mating surface is provided at the beginning of the guide for each bearing journal that has the mating surface. The insertion of the roller into the dispenser is only possible if the mating surface coincides with the counter surface, which extends to in the dispensing position. The roller is rotatably arranged about the central area of the supporting rod, which does not rotate in the dispensing position. |
US09675215B2 |
Shower door assembly
A shower door assembly includes a wall member, a door and a hinge assembly. The wall member is configured to be coupled to a fixed portion of a bathing enclosure. The door is pivotably coupled to the wall member by the hinge assembly, and the door is positioned such that at least a portion of the door overlaps with at least a portion of the wall member when the door is in a closed position. The door is configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the wall member between an opened position and a closed position. The door is also configured to translate in a direction normal to the pivot axis to selectively adjust a relative distance between a side edge of the door and a side edge of the wall member such that the door fits in a door opening of the bathing enclosure. |
US09675212B2 |
Container for food processing system
A container configured for use with a food processing system is provided including a container body configurable with a food processing base. A chamber is defined by the container body. A pressure relief mechanism is associated with the container body and is configured to relieve pressure when the pressure within the chamber exceeds a defined pressure threshold. |
US09675190B1 |
Combined plate and collapsible beverage holder
An apparatus comprises a plate defining a surface for holding food that defines at least one opening therein. A collapsible beverage holder fits within the at least one opening defined within the surface of the plate. The collapsible beverage holder is automatically configured to a collapsed configuration responsive to the apparatus being placed on a surface and is automatically configured to an un-collapsed configuration responsive to the apparatus being lifted off the surface by the plate. |
US09675189B2 |
Cover assemblies for mattresses
A cover assembly for a mattress is provided that includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress. The second cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface, with the second cover being positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover at least the top panel of the first cover. A fastener then connects the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover. Methods for marking a mattress are also provided that include the step of marking an indicia indicative of a characteristic of a mattress on the top surface of the second cover of the cover assembly. |
US09675188B1 |
Shopping cart corrals with at least two advertisement panels arranged in a staggered fashion and method of providing same
Certain embodiments disclose a corral and enclosure defined by three members having an opening configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements, with two substantially parallel walls of different lengths and advertisement panels affixed on the walls, such that they are staggered. The staggered arrangement of the at least two advertisement panels facilitates better visibility and allows the simultaneous viewing of at least two advertisement panels. The longer member also further protects vehicles parked on its side from colliding with shopping carts. |
US09675186B2 |
Merchandiser including venting frame for top containers
A pan apparatus for a merchandiser including a case having a platform defining an opening. The pan apparatus includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls cooperating with the bottom wall to define a space for supporting product in the pan. At least two of the sidewalls each includes a frame engagement member adjacent a top of the pan. The pan apparatus also includes a frame positioned adjacent a top of the sidewalls and coupled to the frame engagement members. The frame extends along at least two sidewalls of the pan and is configured to engage the platform adjacent the opening to suspend the pan. The frame defines a plurality of holes spaced along at least a portion of the perimeter such that an airflow from below the pan is directed upward along the sidewalls and discharged through the frame via the holes to condition the product. |
US09675181B2 |
Object barrier for placement beneath an item of furniture
An object barrier method includes providing a strip of material having a height that can fit beneath an item of furniture, such as a couch or sofa and a length extending from a first front leg to a second front leg of the couch or sofa; enabling a first end of the strip to be releaseably attached to the first leg; and enabling a second end of the strip to be releaseably attached to the first leg. An object barrier having the above structure is provided in which the ends of the strip of material may be provided with releaseably frictional fasteners. Mating releaseably frictional fasteners can also be provided, which are secured to the front legs of the couch or sofa. The frictional fasteners of the strip are then releaseably secured to the frictional fasteners of the legs. |
US09675177B1 |
Chair leg extension apparatus to level chair on an uneven ground
A leg extension apparatus mounted to an existing chair leg to level the chair on an uneven ground is provided. The apparatus includes a bracket assembly having a leg bracket, a first shell bracket coupled to the leg bracket and having a first slot, and a second shell bracket pivotably mounted to the first shell bracket and having a first slot, the first and second shell brackets able to pivotably adjust to an open position to receive the leg of the chair and a closed position to permit the leg of the chair to be enclosed within the first slots of both the first and second shell brackets, and a leg slidably mounted to the leg bracket. The leg slidably adjusts to one of a plurality of locking positions to permit an end of the leg to contact the uneven ground, thereby supporting the chair in a leveled position. |
US09675176B2 |
Lightweight Adirondack chair
A lightweight molded plastic Adirondack chair has front legs which each have an inner side wall that slopes inward. A pair of side walls each extends from and along a front leg, along the side edge of the seat and along a rear leg. The side walls vary in height along their length and are tallest adjacent a transition from the side edge of the seat to the rear leg. A front slat extends from the front edge of the seat and between the front legs forming an arch with the front legs. An arm support extends from each front leg to the front of the arm above that leg. The arm supports extend forward relative to the seat. These structural features improve the strength of the chair such that most portions of the chair can be thinner resulting is a chair that weighs less than 6 pounds. |
US09675174B2 |
Pull-out system
A pull-out system comprises at least two pull-out guides, each pull-out guide having a stationary rail and at least one rail that can be moved relative to the stationary rail, means for synchronizing the movement of the movable rails being provided, said means comprising at least one flexible deflector element for synchronization. In this way, the movement of wide or heavy pull-out units can be synchronized in a simple manner, producing little noise. |
US09675169B1 |
Extendable table
An extendable table includes a frame and a fixed board mounted on frame. The frame has two extension tubes arranged in parallel. The extension tube has an outer tube receiving two inner tubes therein. A gear wheel is provided on the outer tube and a gear rack is provided on each of the two inner tubes for engaging with the gear wheel, so that the two inner tubes move synchronously. The inner tube has an outer end thereof provided with a moving component. Two movable boards each have one side connected to the moving component and an opposite end laid on the fixed board. The movable boards may be drawn together to form a small tabletop or pulled apart to form, together with the fixed board, an extended tabletop. The inner tubes each have a lifting member that lifts the movable board for easy expanding/retracting operation. |
US09675168B2 |
Head for an oral care implement
A head for an oral care implement comprises a mounting surface and at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface. The tuft comprises a first group of filaments and at least a second group of filaments. The first group of filaments is surrounded by the second group of filaments. The filaments of the first group have a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the cross sectional area has a substantially circular shape with a first diameter. The filaments of the second group have a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the cross sectional area has a substantially circular shape with a second diameter. The first diameter is smaller than the second diameter. The first diameter is about 0.15 mm to about 0.16 mm, preferably about 0.152 mm (6 mil) and the second diameter is about 0.17 mm to about 0.18 mm, preferably about 0.178 mm (7 mil). |
US09675164B2 |
Convertible backpack frame
A backpack frame is convertible from a frame position to a cot position. The backpack frame includes: a first U-shaped member having a closed end and an open end, a first intermediate member having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end is hingably connected to the open end of the first U-shaped member, a second intermediate member having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the first intermediate member is hingably connected to the distal end of the second intermediate member, a second U-shaped member having a closed end and an open end, the proximal end of the second intermediate member is hingably connected to the open end of the second U-shaped member. In the frame position, the first U-shaped member, the first intermediate member, the second intermediate member, and the second U-shaped member lie in a single plane. |
US09675163B2 |
Flexible and securely adjustable carrier for bulky items
A flexible carrier for manually transporting bulky items, such as covered casseroles and pots containing hot food, large packages, and the like is formed by joining together an elongated flexible handle panel of predetermined length in overlying relation to an elongated securing panel of predetermined length in a transverse centrally positioned orientation, the distal or free ends of each of the respective panels being provided with a plurality of hook and loop fasteners dimensioned and configured to engage in mating overlying relation to secure the bulky item centrally in the securing panel at the intersection of the joined panels, and to join the opposing ends of the handle panel above the secured item for manual transport. |
US09675162B2 |
Rod-shaped cosmetic material feeding container
A rod-shaped cosmetic material feeding container includes a tubular-shaped container with a front container part and a rear container part, a movable body with a male thread at an outer peripheral part that supports a rod-shaped cosmetic material at a distal end and a female thread part with a female thread at an inner peripheral part that is engaged with the male thread. A first elastic body is configured to accumulate resilient force against the rear container part and reduce rearward movement of the female thread part in the axial direction. A second elastic body is configured to accumulate resilient force against the front container part and reduce frontward movement of the female thread part in the axial direction. The first elastic body is a resin spring integral with the female thread part. |
US09675158B2 |
Nozzle for hair dryer
A front nozzle for hair dryer, includes at least: one outer surface; one tapered portion extending along an axis; one flattened portion extending perpendicularly to the axis in fluid communication with the tapered portion and having a front slit at one end thereof; one main channel for the passage therethrough of air flow coming from the hair dryer, the main channel including at least one converging portion and at least one diverging portion downstream thereof; one secondary channel including at least one opening at the outside of the nozzle and at least one front opening downstream of the converging portion of the main channel to contact the air flow passing through the secondary channel with the main air flow passing through the main channel, the secondary channel extending between the outer surface and the main channel so as to thermally insulate, at least partially, the outer surface. |
US09675155B2 |
Fabric container with light transmission
A light transmitting device has a flexible elongated substantially flat band of high clarity light transmitting polymeric material. An LED is mounted by a mounting structure immediately adjacent but not embedded in an end of the band, and electrical wiring extends from the LED to a battery. The band is incorporated in a container (e.g. backpack, fanny pack, clutch) made at least partially of fabric so that light emitted from the band is visible from the exterior of the container. A battery and printed circuit board are mounted in the interior of the container, and an electrical switch for operating the LED is accessible from the exterior of the container. A flap stitched onto the front panel of the container covers the band and holds it in place but allows light to get through. |
US09675153B2 |
Anti-theft expansion panel for a carrying bag
In various embodiments, a carry (or carrying) bag is provided that includes an interior, substantially cut-resistant security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between or on one or more flexible material layers. Also in various embodiments, the security panel assembly may be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag, and in other embodiments, may also take the form of an expansion panel. Second or secondary locking fasteners are also provided to lock first or primary fasteners to or within the carrying bag, to provide security for compartments and pockets. A strap with one or more security cables, and various locking fasteners, may be attached to the carry bag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies, expansion panels, and carrying straps are also disclosed. |
US09675152B2 |
Electronic security bag controlled by mobile phone
The invention relates to an electronic security bag controlled by a mobile phone, whereby the bag performs Bluetooth communication with the mobile phone of a person who carries the bag, sounds an alarm when the Bluetooth communication is disconnected (when not in a paring mode), and gives an electric shock to an authorized person who touches the bag by allowing high-voltage current applied from power supply of the security bag to flow entirely in the bag. The bag providing a control method through paring with the mobile phone can safely manage important information assets by remotely controlling the alarm of the bag and locking/unlocking thereof. Further, when separated a predetermined distance from a manager, the security bag transmits a warning signal to the mobile phone, sounds the alarm of the bag, and generates high-voltage current on the bag when forcibly opened, thereby preventing security documents from being stolen. |
US09675151B1 |
Foldable mat
A foldable mat has a flat flexible base portion with a margin and has finger tabs integrally formed and extending upward that can be grasped to allow the mat to fold so that the bottom surface halves of the mat fold inward on each other, masking the potentially contaminated bottom surface of the mat from contact with anything else. The mat can then be stored in a folded condition. |
US09675148B2 |
Extendable, universal case for portable electronic devices
The present disclosure describes a case for portable electronic devices. According to various embodiments, a case may be capable of extending to accommodate different portable electronic devices. A discrete series of grooves within the case may provide the case with additional elasticity. A pattern of tessellations within the case may provide the case with additional elasticity. The increased elasticity may allow the case to be configured to frictionally engage and retain various portable electronic devices with slightly different physical dimensions. |
US09675143B2 |
Press stud with an anti-uncoupling system
A press stud comprises a male element and a female element. The male element comprises a coupling portion which is insertable into a housing seat of the female element in a coupling direction. The coupling portion of the male element has an anti-uncoupling appendage which interferes with the female element and prevents the uncoupling of the male element from the female element when they are subjected to tension acting in a substantially transverse direction with respect to the direction of coupling. |
US09675142B1 |
Snap cover converter
A snap cover converter couples a boat cover to a boat. The converter has a snap portion that snaps to a mating snap portion on the cover, and will remain snapped thereto until a person removes the snap cover converter. A loop, when secured, extends from the snap portion snapped to the cover to and about either one of a male snap member affixed to a boat, or a knob that may be used in addition to or to replace a prior art snap member. The knob has a top, a base, and a shoulder intermediate between top and base that together engage securely with an opening in the loop. In one preferred embodiment, the loop opening is keyhole shaped, and the knob top has a generally cylindrical exterior of a diameter greater than the knob shoulder and less than a diameter of the knob base. |
US09675140B2 |
System for shoe sole portion painting
An automated system for painting a shoe sole portion of a shoe is provided. The automated painting system is adapted to use a variety of stations and components to automatically paint a side surface of the shoe sole portion while it is secured in a jig, transition the jig to an open position, and remove the painted shoe sole portion from the jig. |
US09675132B2 |
Shoe with collapsible heel
A shoe with collapsible heel, the shoe including an upper including a toe portion and an outer heel portion, and a heel control mechanism allowing the outer heel portion to be moved between a collapsed position and a plurality of heel embracing positions. |
US09675131B2 |
Metatarsal guards for footwear
Safety footwear adapted to provide protection to the instep region and/or metatarsals of a wearer is provided, including an internal metatarsal guard disposed in an interior of an upper, a first external metatarsal guard joined with the exterior of the upper, and optionally a second external metatarsal guard joined with the exterior of the upper, and overlapping the first external metatarsal guard. Upon flexing of the instep region during a gait cycle of a wearer, the second external metatarsal guard can ride along the first external metatarsal guard in a lobster tail articulation. The footwear and its components provide impact and crushing force resistance, yet the footwear is flexible enough to provide enhanced mobility to a wearer. |
US09675125B1 |
Headwear and method of creating custom headwear
Provided are a garment to be worn on a human head and a method of creating a garment to be worn on a human head. The method includes creating a desired hair pattern on a head of a model, and optically capturing an image of the desired hair pattern. The captured image is then printed or otherwise applied onto a region of material sized to be worn on the human head of a person who is to wear the garment. |
US09675124B2 |
Joint protector system
Joint protectors are disclosed. One such joint protector includes a first pad having a first axis; a second pad having a second axis; a connector coupled to the first and second pads, wherein the connector is configured to attach the first and second pads to a user's limb such that the first pad is positioned on one side of the user's joint and the second pad is positioned on an opposite side of the user's joint. Furthermore, the joint protector is movable to be in a first state, wherein the first axis aligns with the second axis and the end of the first pad aligns with the end of the second pad, and to be in a second state, wherein the first axis is angled relative to the second axis and the end of the first pad is not aligned with the end of the second pad. |
US09675121B1 |
Solar face shield
Embodiments pertain to a facial solar shield device. The facial solar shield device includes a piece of fabric that includes a substantially lobe-shaped portion that includes a perimeter portion, a folded portion that defines an opening, and a sleeve formed along at least a portion of the perimeter portion. The facial solar shield device includes one or more pleats that form the piece of fabric into a cup-shape and a flexible shaping element. The method of creating the facial solar shield includes obtaining a piece of fabric that includes a substantially lobe-shaped portion with a perimeter portion and forming a folded portion that defines an opening. The method further includes forming one or more pleats in the piece of fabric to form the piece of fabric into a cup-shape and forming a seam along at least a portion of a perimeter portion of the piece of fabric. |
US09675115B2 |
Electronic cigarette
The disclosure discloses an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises a cigarette rod provided with an air outlet for cigarette smoke flowing out, wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a break means formed on an edge area around the air outlet to be convenient for users to smoke after removing the break means. In this disclosure, a break means configures around an air outlet for the cigarette smoke flowing out. In such case, firstly, removing the break mean while users use the electronic cigarette, which can be regarded as a mark for judging whether the electronic cigarette has been used or not. With such construction, it is convenient for users to judge whether the electronic cigarette has been used or not, which is more healthy and can avoid diseases transmitting crossly between users. |
US09675113B2 |
Electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette is provided, which comprises an atomizing device and a burning device connected to the atomizing device. The burning device is configured to heat the atomizing device, and thus making the atomizing device to produce smog. The following beneficial effects will be achieved when implementing the present application. In the electronic cigarette, a burning device is used to control the atomizing device to produce smog. As a result, the pollution to the environment resulted from the battery can be avoided, which make the electronic cigarette more friendly to the environment. Besides, the cost of using the electronic cigarette is low. |
US09675111B2 |
Vaporizer for use with a smoking water pipe
A vaporizer for use with a water pipe or hookah has electrically heated beating element. The heating element extends through a vaporizer body and carries a cup member atop thereof. A pre-determined quantity of a vaporizable substance is placed in the cup member and is heated to cause release of an inhalable gas. An adapter directs the inhalable gas beneath water surface of a water reservoir of the water pipe. By drawing on an outlet end of the water pipe the user can inhale the inhalable substance released during heating of the vaporizable substance. |
US09675101B2 |
High performance adjustable juicer with whole foods feed chute
A juicing system with a drive mechanism and a juicer assembly, where the juicer assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity. A lid encloses a top portion of the cavity and has an opening therethrough. An auger is disposed within the cavity and has a top portion and a bottom portion. The auger is operably connected at one of the top portion or the bottom portion to the drive mechanism to rotate the auger. A rotatable cutting blade is disposed at the top portion of the auger. The rotatable cutting blade cuts foods inserted into the cavity through the opening. A juicing basket is disposed within the cavity, radially outwardly from the auger. The juicing basket has at least one screen with apertures therethrough of varying sizes. Food is pressed by the auger against the juicing basket to squeeze juice and pulp through the apertures. |
US09675100B2 |
High-protein food additives
Both dairy and non-dairy based high protein ingredient systems that are available in either a liquid or dry powder blend. These ingredient system options have been balanced to provide a rich and creamy mouthfeel which can be easily added into a wide array of products to enhance their protein and nutritional levels without creating the sandy or gritty texture that typically forms. The liquid version has already been pasteurized or asceptically packaged for easy incorporation into other liquid products such as smoothies, yogurts, puddings, jells, toppings, fillings, carbonated or still beverages such as juices of milks, ice cream mixes, frozen yogurts and frozen desserts. The powdered version is designed to be easily blended into other dry mixes, batters, baked goods, cereals, dressings, hummus products, breads, and dry dessert mixes, while liquid additive versions may be added to water, milk products such as liquid milk and yogurt, etc. |
US09675099B2 |
Use of sedoheptulose as a nutritional supplement
The invention discloses the use of sedoheptulose as a nutritional supplement. |
US09675094B2 |
Automated poultry hanging system and method
This invention relates to automated systems and methods for hanging live poultry for further processing. The system has an alignment conveyor, an alignment stunner, a hanging box, a vacuum system and a shackle. The alignment conveyor conveys poultry from an input point to the alignment stunner. The alignment stunner urges the poultry to move to a desired position on the alignment conveyor and stuns the poultry. The hanging box grasps the stunned poultry and places the poultry into the shackle for further processing. A computer and at least one sensor control operation of the system so that human intervention is minimized. |
US09675093B1 |
Paw selector system and method
A paw selector for maintaining poultry paws in an ordered, indexed manner so that each paw can be matched with the carcass from which it was removed is provided. The paw selector has a tray coupled to a rotatable shaft. Rotation of the shaft causes the walls of the tray to rotate, thereby urging paws on the tray over a stationary tray bottom. Upon reaching a void in the tray bottom, the paws drop through the void onto a lower tray or into a predetermined receptacle for further processing. At least on sensor can maintain correlation between the paw and the carcass from which it was removed for disposal of any rejected paws. |
US09675092B2 |
Poultry processing line
A poultry processing line is provided having a series of poultry carriers and a processing unit or processing units, wherein the poultry carriers are movable to and from the processing unit or processing units and the poultry carriers and the processing unit or processing units are synchronized to enable processing of the poultry by the processing unit or processing units. A switch is provided such that the poultry carriers and/or the processing unit or processing units are selectable between an operational position in which the poultry is processed by the processing unit or units and an inoperational or idle position in which the poultry is prevented from being processed by the processing unit or units. |
US09675091B1 |
Automated monitoring in cutting up slaughtered animals
Method and system for the automatic monitoring of the process for the industrial cutting up and deboning of slaughtered animal bodies with respect to leaving the smallest fraction as possible of meat remaining behind on the bones extracted in the cutting process. For this purpose, images of segments that are detached during the cutting up of large pieces of the slaughtered animal body are recorded by an image recording device on at least one conveyor belt serving for transporting them away. Based on their different colors, images of these segments are differentiated from the conveyor belt, and bone, fat, and meat remaining on the bone of the images within the segments are also differentiated. By determining a quotient between a geometric quantity of the portions identified as meat for one or a plurality of segments and a geometric quantity of the same type determined overall for the same segment or the same segments, the fraction of meat in the separated segments is then determined. Finally, the result is visualized, for example, directly on a display, or/and is further processed for creating reports or for the output of warning signals. |
US09675087B2 |
Filling machine and method for monitoring the state of fouling in a vacuum system of a filling machine
The invention relates to a filling machine for producing sausages and a method for monitoring the state of fouling of a collection container and/or a channel which is in communication with the collection container of such a filling machine, where the filling machine comprises a vane cell pump for delivering pasty mass, a vacuum pump for generating negative pressure of the vane cell pump, where the vane cell pump is via the collection container for the pasty mass that is dragged along in communication with the vacuum pump. The filling machine further comprises an inspection opening that is via a channel in communication with the collection container for inspecting the channel and/or the collection container. |
US09675086B2 |
Skinning device for removing skin from an animal carcass part when conveyed by a conveyor means
A skinning device for removing skin from an animal carcass or carcass parts when conveyed by a conveyor means includes a frame, a housing rotatably mounted on the frame using a rotation mechanism, a motor driven tooth roll mounted on the housing, a support structure mounted on the housing encasing at least a portion of the tooth roll, a cutting blade positioned adjacent to the support structure between the support structure and the tooth roll, and a sensing structure for sensing incoming animal carcass or carcass parts. The rotation mechanism is operably connected to the housing and adapted to execute, in response to a reaction from the sensing structure, a movement of the housing including rotational movement around a longitudinal axis of the tooth roll from a first angular position to a second angular position. |
US09675080B2 |
Methods for delaying maturity of crops
Methods for delaying the maturity, coloration and/or senescence of fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, or non-food crops by applying phosphorous acid and/or its salts to the plants; or by applying mixtures of gibberellic acid and/or its salts and phosphorous acid and/or its salts to the plants. Applications may be made pre- or post-harvest at various temperatures and pH ranges. The unique combinations of phosphorous acid/salts with gibberellic acid/salts in embodiments of the present invention have been found to increase the effect of the gibberellic acid/salts on delaying maturation, coloration and senescence of plant tissues, thereby prolonging the shelf life of fruit, vegetables and/or non food crops in ways not previously realized. |
US09675078B2 |
Method of delivery of bio-active agents to plant cells by using nano-sized materials as carriers
A method for regulating properties of a plant, includes: providing a nanoagent having at least one nanocomposite; and delivering the nanoagent to the plant. The nanocomposite has at least one gold nanorod, a silver layer coated on an outer surface of the gold nanorod, a pegylated layer coated on the silver layer, and an active layer conjugated to the pegylated layer. The silver layer includes silver nanoparticles. The pegylated layer includes at least one of thiolated polyethylene glycol (HS-PEG), thiolated polyethylene glycol acid (HS-PEG-COOH) and HS-PEG-NHx. The active layer includes at least one bio-active agent configured to interact with the plant. The bio-active agent can be 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). |
US09675071B2 |
Methods and compositions for PPO inhibitor tolerance in soybeans
This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, the invention relates to soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) for tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, to soybean plants possessing these QTLs, which map to a novel chromosomal region, and to genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor tolerance. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed. |
US09675067B2 |
Animal feed preservative, supplement and methods
Embodiments herein relate to animal feed preservatives including byproducts containing levulinic acid and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, a method of making an animal feed preservative is included. The method can include obtaining an acidic byproduct of a manufacturing process. The acidic byproduct can include at least about 1% by weight levulinic acid or a salt thereof. The method can further include mixing the acidic byproduct with a base to form the animal feed preservative. The animal feed preservative can include at least about 5 wt. % of the acid byproduct. In various embodiments, a method of reducing the amount of mycotoxins formed in an animal feed product during storage is included. In various embodiments, an animal feed preservative or supplement is included. Other embodiments are also included herein. |
US09675065B2 |
Biocide and bleach compositions and related methods
Provided are biocide compositions and bleach compositions comprising organic acyl polyoxychlorine and related methods. The reduction of the acyl polyoxychlorine group releases a reactive intermediate that undergoes a series of cascading reduction steps, resulting in termination products Generally Recognized As Safe. |
US09675061B2 |
Portable backpack feeder apparatus
A portable backpack feeder apparatus including a granular-material container having a filling opening and a gravity-flow opening and flow sleeve extending from the gravity-flow opening of the container to an outflow opening, the flow sleeve being flexible along its length for manual flow control and for positioning and aiming the outflow opening. |
US09675054B2 |
Aquaculture lighting devices and methods
Lighting assemblies that provide spectrum specific underwater lighting to aquatic life. Each assembly has a vessel that receives a substrate secured to a heatsink and is enclosed by an end cap that provides a water tight seal. The end cap is sealingly secured to the vessel by a sealing element and has opening disposed therethrough for receiving an electrical connector that electrically connects lighting elements on the substrate to an exterior power source. The connector is sealingly disposed through the opening in the end cap to prevent the ingress of water within the vessel. |
US09675053B2 |
Birdfeeder and seed dispenser therefor
A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state. |
US09675049B2 |
Pet amusement device
A pet amusement device includes a housing; a processing unit disposed in the housing; a transceiver for transmitting signals to the processing unit; an image fetching unit disposed in the housing and configured to encode digital images and videos of a pet, storing the recoded images and videos in digital files, and sending them to the processing unit; an amusing unit for amusing the pet; a feeding unit disposed on the housing and configured to feed the pet; and a power source for supplying power to the processing unit, the transceiver, the image fetching unit, the amusing unit, and the feeding unit respectively. The processing unit controls the transceiver, the image fetching unit, the amusing unit, and the feeding unit respectively. |
US09675043B2 |
Rotary parlour arranged to house animals to be milked
A rotary parlor arranged to house animals to be milked includes an annular rotary platform (1), at least one milking stall (3) defined by at least one side wall element (2) and a storing device (8) adapted to hold teat cups (9) in a parking position, and a restricting element (8a, 13a, 16a) adapted to restrict the mobility of the animal (4) in the milking stall in a manner such that a free space (12) is created between the animal (4) and a side wall element (2) in a part of the milking stall (3), where the free space (12) is used by a robot arm (10) when fetching a teat cup in the storing device to attach to a teat of the animal (4) in the milking stall (3). |
US09675040B2 |
Dual spectrum illuminator for containers
The disclosed device provides uniform illumination of variable intensity for a plant or animal container, e.g., a rodent cage, using infrared and broad spectrum light. Manual control or a timer can be provided. The device can mount on top of the container without need for substantial modification of the cage-or cage configuration. |
US09675039B1 |
Solar curtain
A solar air heating curtain for installation on the wall or eave of a building consisting of a sheet of flexible translucent or transparent film facing outward from the building and a sheet of flexible film facing inward toward the building with both films joined around the perimeter forming an interior air volume, with a flexible air permeable material, that is heated when exposed to solar energy, suspended between the films, and a fan to move air from outside; through an air inlet, through the interior air volume in close contact with the air permeable material, and through an air outlet. |
US09675038B2 |
Arrangement and method for analyzing milk
A milk analyzing system is disclosed, which includes a milk constituent analyzing unit configured to analyze milk from a milking station with respect to a specific constituent of the milk, and a control device communicatively connected to the milking station and to the milk constituent analyzing unit. The control device is configured to retrieve an analyzing appropriateness parameter for each of the animals milked by the milking station indicating an appropriateness of analyzing milk from the animal with respect to the specific constituent. The control device is configured to control the milk constituent analyzing unit to analyze milk from the milking station with respect to the specific constituent when the time elapsed from when the milk constituent analyzing unit last analyzed milk exceeds a threshold time period, irrespective of the analyzing appropriateness parameter for the animal milked by the milking station. |
US09675033B1 |
Soybean cultivar 42062766
A soybean cultivar designated 42062766 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 42062766, to the plants of soybean cultivar 42062766, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 42062766, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 42062766. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 42062766. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 42062766, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 42062766 with another soybean cultivar. |
US09675029B2 |
Soybean variety 01050834
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050834. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050834. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050834 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050834 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
US09675026B1 |
Soybean variety XR35AP14RX
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR35AP14RX. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR35AP14RX. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR35AP14RX and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR35AP14RX with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
US09675024B2 |
Tomato line FIR-180-SONG
The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FIR-180-SONG and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-180-SONG and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. |
US09675021B2 |
Pepper hybrid SV4215PH
The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV4215PH and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV4215PH and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. |
US09675020B2 |
Cucumber hybrid SV4196CD and parents thereof
The invention provides seed and plants of cucumber hybrid SV4196CD and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SV4196CD and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another cucumber plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. |
US09675014B2 |
Method and arrangement for growing plants
A method for cultivating plants is described. The method comprises the steps of sowing seeds in the growing medium in sterilized pots (17) using a sowing device (7), allowing the seeds to germinate in a germination device (8), automatically moving the pots through a greenhouse (2) to allow the germinated seeds to grow into plants (43), harvesting the grown plants using a harvester (5), and sterilizing the pots with the growing medium in a sterilization device (6) after harvest in order to provide sterilized pots (17) with a growing medium. An arrangement for performing the method is also described. |
US09675009B1 |
Convertible, dual mode hay feeder
A convertible hay bale flaking device that accommodates two bales of hay and is operated via a remote control. The functions of the device allow the controlled translation of a bale of hay stored at the rear of the device along the linear axis of the device onto a front ramp where it can be advanced perpendicularly to the linear axis of the device such that it can pass over and extend beyond the side edge of the device. When in this position, it can either be segregated into flakes by gravity or via a cutting blade forcefully disposed downward into the hay bale. |
US09675007B2 |
Harvesting attachment for a harvester
A harvesting attachment for a harvester comprising a frame that has a rear wall and a bottom wall. To improve a harvesting attachment of this type, the rear wall comprises a central portion and two outer portions. The central portion of the rear wall is made of a high-tensile material. |
US09675003B2 |
Seed variety changer for a planter
A system for changing seed variety on a planter includes a plurality of row units with each row unit having a plurality of seed meters. Each seed meter has a guide for delivering seed to a transport member and a switch that is activated and deactivated by a switch actuator on the member. The transport member is an endless member. The endless member has adjustable sidewalls, cover, and lugs. |
US09675001B2 |
Seed distributor for even dispersion at varying flow rates
Existing seed treatment applicators distribute seed into an uneven annular veil and results in wasted seed treatment fluid and unnecessarily long mixing/drying times. We developed a seed distribution apparatus comprising a partially porous, frustoconical restricting assembly that is mounted above and partially receives a conical distributing assembly. The orientation of the distributor and restricting assemblies provides three different seed flow paths to provide a substantially even annular veil of seed to the seed treatment housing. |
US09674997B2 |
Seeding implement depth adjustment mechanism
A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots. |
US09674996B2 |
Implements for displacing ground material
Implement apparatus may be configured to displace ground material. For example, an implement apparatus may include an extension member coupled to a vehicle. The implement apparatus may further include roller apparatus to engage a ground surface. The roller apparatus may include a cylindrical portion and a plurality of ground displacing elements. The ground displacing elements may be configured to extend into the ground surface to disperse ground material when the roller apparatus is engaged with the ground surface as the vehicle traverses the ground surface. |
US09681591B2 |
Heat-receiving device, cooling device, and electronic device
A heat-receiving device includes: a first heat receiver into which a refrigerant flows, and that receives heat from a heat-generating part; and a second heat receiver into which the refrigerant discharged from the first heat receiver flows, and that receives heat from the heat-generating part or another heat-generating part; wherein the first heat receiver includes: a case; a flow path that includes first and second branch paths branch off from each other and are joined again, that is provided within the case, and through which the refrigerant flows; and a thermostat that is provided in the first branch path, and that reduces a flow rate of the refrigerant flowing through the first branch path as a temperature of the refrigerant flowing through the first branch path decreases. |
US09681589B1 |
Phase change material-based data center cooling system
A data center includes an air handling system and a thermal energy receptacle system. The air handling system moves air across heat producing components of electrical systems in the data center. The thermal energy receptacle system is coupled to the air handling system. The thermal energy receptacle system includes one or more heat exchangers that exchange heat between air moving through the air handling system and a fluid, one or more phase change material modules including phase change material, and a fluid transport system that transports fluid between the phase change material modules and the heat exchangers. The thermal energy receptacle system transfers heat from air passing over the one or more heat exchangers to at least one of the phase change material modules such that at least a portion of the phase change material changes phase. |
US09681588B1 |
Cooling system for data center
A data center can include at least one computing room, and at least one rack system disposed in the computing room. The rack system includes a rack housing and a plurality of computing devices mounted to the rack housing. The data center can further include a cooling system that includes at least one surface that is wetted with a liquid, and delivers source air across the at least one surface such that heat is transferred from the source air to the liquid so as to produce cold air. The cold air then flows into a cold air aisle and is received in the computing devices so as to cool the computing devices. |
US09681586B2 |
Modular information technology (IT) rack and air flow system
A method for designing and assembling a modular IT rack includes a manufacturer designing and constructing lightweight, modular corrugated cardboard modules/segments and corresponding banding and corner components that can be used to assemble the modular IT rack. A user/assembler of the modular IT rack assembles modular tray grouping and enclosure (MTGE) casing units using a first set of cardboard modules. The user constructs trays using a second set of cardboard modules. The user affixes cable support components to the sides of sub-groups of the constructed trays. The user encloses sub-groups of trays having the affixed cable support components within the assembled MTGE casing units to create MTGE blocks. The user vertically stacks the MTGE blocks having the tray sub-groups and the affixed cable support components enclosed within. The user aligns and secures the vertically stacked MTGE blocks in a fixed position using banding and corner components. |
US09681585B2 |
Method for distribution of cooling air for electrical equipment installed in an avionic bay and aircraft equipped with such a bay
A method for distribution of cooling air for cooling an electrical equipment item installed in an avionic bay. Cooling air is drawn from an air vein, then passes into a first pressure zone in fluidic communication with the air vein and then into a second pressure zone in fluidic communication with both the first pressure zone and the electrical equipment. The second pressure zone extends beneath a largest dimension (e.g., length) of electronic boards of the electrical equipment to be cooled. |
US09681584B2 |
Quick detachable thermal connector
The present invention relates to a rapidly removable thermal connector including a retainer and a clamper. The retainer has a first wedge connected with a convexity of a first two-convexity tenon and a second wedge. At the outer end of the first wedge has a mortise to allocate a convexity of the first two-convexity tenon; at the inner end of the second wedge has a mortise to allocate a convexity of a second two-convexity tenon. The clamper is used to hold the retainer. At the interior of the outer end of the clamper has a movable unit which is connected to the clamper with a bolt at one end and has a vertical concavity at the other end to match the first convexity of the first two-convexity tenon. At the interior of the inner end of the clamper has a mortise which allocates the fourth convexity of the second two-convexity tenon. The third convexity of the second two-convexity tenon is connected to a mortise at the inner end of the second wedge. |
US09681580B2 |
Method of producing an enhanced base plate
The current invention comprises a base plate made of at least a first metal and a second metal clad together with a metallurgical bond, where the first and second metals are different metals. The base plate includes an enhanced surface that is entirely contained within the second metal, where the enhanced surface comprises fins, pins, or other structures. The tip of the enhanced surface extends above the outer surface of the second metal, and the enhancements are monolithic with the second metal. The base plate can form one component of a cold plate for cooling electronics. |
US09681574B1 |
Chassis self-unlock mechanism
A chassis self-unlock mechanism includes a tray, a handle assembly and a locking arm. The handle assembly includes a fixed base, a handle and a slider connected to the handle. The fixed base is fixed on the tray, and the slider is movably connected with the fixed base. The locking arm is attached to the tray, an end of the locking arm is fixed to the tray, an actuating slope inclined with respect to the locking arm is formed on the locking arm, a latch laterally protrudes from the locking arm, and the latch protrudes out of an outer surface of the tray. The slider is movable to push the actuating slope, so that the locking arm is bent, and the latch retracts into the tray. |
US09681572B2 |
System with stepped three dimensional profile and venting
A system and method are provided that comprise a circuit board including one or more processors and a chassis that holds the circuit board. The chassis includes a card receptacle that receives an electronics card. The electronics card comprises a card circuit board having electronic components including one or more processors. The card circuit board has a chassis loading end. A heat sink is provided on the circuit board and thermally coupled to one or more electronic components to dissipate heat therefrom. The heat sink has a three-dimensional envelope having a stepped end profile relative to the chassis loading end. Vent openings are provided in shielding of the electronics card for airflow from the electronics card. |
US09681571B2 |
Electrical connection box and apparatus
An electrical connection box includes a housing and a connector assembly coupled to the housing. The connector assembly includes sockets for receiving plugs from a motor vehicle. The housing is formed to include a cavity that is designed to house electronic circuitry. The connector assembly includes at least one socket and at least one connector positioned within the socket. The connector is configured to create an electrical connection with an electrical plug that is received in the socket to electrically couple components of the vehicle with the electronic circuitry and minimize a voltage loss across the electrical connection. |
US09681567B2 |
Display device
A display device includes: a display module; a window disposed on the display module; and an adhesive layer disposed between the display module and the window, where the adhesive layer includes a pressure sensitive adhesive including an impregnation region impregnated with a fiber, and a density of the fiber in the adhesive layer is predetermined based on a position thereof in the impregnation region or a part of the display device corresponding thereto. |
US09681564B2 |
Panel structure of power apparatus
A panel structure of a power apparatus is provided. The power apparatus includes a case. The front of the case is longitudinally provided with a panel. The panel is transversely formed with at least two parallel heat dissipation holes. The panel is formed with a connecting portion between the heat dissipation holes. A heat dissipation net is provided on the heat dissipation holes. The heat dissipation net is formed with a plurality of openings corresponding to the connecting portion. A reinforcement rib is provided on the connecting portion, preventing the panel from collapsing or deforming. The durability of the panel is increased, and the appearance of the panel is pleasing to the eye. |
US09681563B2 |
Insert casing for fastening an electrical component
An insert casing for receiving and fastening an electrical or electronic component includes a first casing part which is connectable to a second casing part by means of a rotary joint. The casing parts define a receiving space for the electrical or electronic component. The first casing part is provided with at least one spreading member which is spreadable by the second casing part when the rotary joint is being closed. The insert casing can be fastened easily in a recess of an object by closing the rotary joint. |
US09681560B2 |
Cabinet and cabinet group including the same
A cabinet includes a base, a top frame, at least three vertical pillar assemblies which are disposed between the base and the top frame, a cover, and at least three side plates. The cover is disposed at a side of the top frame, that is opposite to the side facing the base. A vertical pillar assembly includes a pillar, an inner clamp, and an outer clamp, wherein the inner clamp includes a first and a second side edge, and the outer clamp includes a third and a fourth side edge. The pillar is clamped between the inner clamp and the outer clamp. Space between the first side edge and the third side edge of the outer clamp is used for clamping a side plate, and space between the second side edge and the fourth side edge of the outer clamp is used for clamping a side plate. |
US09681557B2 |
Metastable gas heating
A heating apparatus includes a gas supply for providing a base gas, a generator configured to excite the base gas to produce a metastable gas mixture that includes a metastable gas, and a housing. The housing includes a wall shaped to contain the metastable gas mixture and selectively enclose a reactive element of a target component. Interaction between the metastable gas and at least one of a coupling material and the reactive element transfers energy to selectively heat the at least one of the coupling material and the target component. |
US09681554B2 |
Printed circuit board
A printed circuit board is disclosed. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A ground plane is on the bottom surface. A signal trace is on the top surface along a first direction. At least two isolated power planes are on the top surface adjacent to opposite sides of the signal trace, respectively. A conductive connection along a second direction couples to the two power planes, across the signal trace without electrically connecting to the signal trace, wherein the signal trace doesn't directly pass over any split of the ground plane. |
US09681551B2 |
Low temperature co-fired ceramic substrate with embeded capacitors
The present invention relates to a low temperature co-fired ceramic substrate with embedded capacitors. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the low temperature co-fired ceramic substrate with embedded capacitors is able to prevent diffusion, peeling or loss of electrodes after low temperature firing by controlling composition ratio of various metals included in the substrate, resulting in good adhesion between the ceramic substrate and the capacitor. |
US09681546B2 |
Wiring substrate and semiconductor device
A wiring substrate includes a first insulation layer, a first wiring layer formed on the first insulation layer, and a second insulation layer stacked on the first insulation layer. The second insulation layer covers the first insulation layer and includes a filler. A third insulation layer is stacked on the second insulation layer. The third insulation layer is filler-free. A through electrode extends through the second and third insulation layers in a thicknesswise direction. A second wiring layer is stacked on the third insulation layer and the through electrode. The through electrode electrically connects the second wiring layer to the first wiring layer. |
US09681545B2 |
Substrate structure and display panel using same
A substrate structure includes a first substrate, a plurality of first bonding pads, a second substrate and a connecting layer. The first substrate has an element configuration area and a peripheral area. The peripheral area is located around the element configuration area. The first bonding pads are configured spacing at the peripheral area, and a gap is provided between two adjacent first bonding pads. The first bonding pads are located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The connecting layer is located between the first bonding pads and the second substrate. The part of the connecting layer close to the element configuration area is configured with a plurality of first arc edges. |
US09681544B2 |
Printed substrate and shield sheet metal fixing method
A printed substrate includes: a substrate; a copper layer formed on the substrate; and a resin formed on the substrate to cover a part of the copper layer, wherein the copper layer includes a first region covered by the resin and a second region in which a shield sheet metal is installed, the shield sheet metal surrounding a predetermined region of the substrate, and wherein an angle formed between an outer edge portion of the copper layer covered by the resin and an outer edge portion of the resin which covers the copper layer at a location at which the outer edge portion of the copper layer and the outer edge portion of the resin intersect each other as viewed in plan is an obtuse angle. |
US09681536B1 |
Package substrate and method for fabricating the same
Method of fabricating package substrates includes providing a substrate including a capacitance layer sandwiched between first patterned circuits and second patterned circuit, in which a gap is formed between adjacent two of the first patterned circuits, and exposed a first region of the capacitance layer, and the second patterned circuit is overlapped with the first region; removing a part of the capacitance layer within the first region, to form an opening communicated with the gap; forming a dielectric layer from a side of the capacitance layer disposed with the first patterned circuits to fill up the gap and the opening; and removing a part of the dielectric layer within the gap and the opening to form a through hole to expose a part of the second patterned circuit, the remaining part of the first dielectric layer covers the capacitance layer and the first patterned circuits. |
US09681532B2 |
Light emitting element module
A light emitting element module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first metal substrate; a second metal substrate on the first metal substrate; an insulation layer on the second metal substrate and including at least one of a carbide-based insulation material and a nitride-based insulation material; a circuit pattern on the insulation layer; and a light emitting element on the insulation layer. |
US09681527B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing a current return network in an aircraft structure
According to an embodiment a current return network assembly, for an aircraft having a predetermined potential lightning strike zone, is mounted within the predetermined potential lightning strike zone. The current return network assembly includes an electrically conductive honeycomb central core that conducts electrical current both through the assembly and through the predetermined potential lightning strike zone. The electrical current is caused by a lightning strike on the aircraft at the predetermined potential lightning strike zone. According to an embodiment, an aircraft has a predetermined potential lightning strike zone. A current return network assembly is within the zone. An electrically conductive honeycomb central core is provided for conducting electrical current through the assembly and through the zone wherein the electrical current has been caused by a lightning strike on the aircraft at the zone. |
US09681526B2 |
Power efficient line synchronized dimmer
There is set forth herein a dimmer circuit for controlling delivery of input line voltage to a load. The dimmer circuit can include a switch coupling an input line voltage terminal to a load terminal. The dimmer circuit can be operative to provide one or more switch firing control scheme for latching the switch. |
US09681524B2 |
Start up circuit for digital addressable lighting interface stand by compatible driver
A power supply includes a first component arrangement providing a first current output for initializing control circuitry, and a second component arrangement providing a second current output to the control circuitry when the control circuitry initialization is complete, and a method of operating a power supply includes connecting a first component arrangement of the power supply to provide control circuitry with a first current for initializing operations within a predetermined time period, and connecting a second component arrangement of the supply to provide the control circuitry with a second current when initializing operations are complete. |
US09681520B1 |
Photosensor employing a fiber optic collector
A lighting control system for a light fixture has an ambient light sensor mounted therein. A switching circuit provides power for driving lighting sources. A controller receives signals from the light sensor and regulates switching frequencies based on desired lighting output level and the ambient light condition. An ambient lighting channel extends from the ambient light sensor to an aperture between outer and inner surfaces of the housing. The ambient lighting channel may include a fiber optic light pipe which extends from the aperture to surround the light sensor. The fiber optic light pipe may extend through the aperture from the ambient light sensor to an ambient light source external to the light fixture. The light sensor may mount on a shared PCB with respect to the lighting sources, such as an LED array, and transmit ambient lighting information to the controller via a feedback loop. |
US09681513B2 |
Multiple location load control system
A multiple location load control system comprises a main device and remote devices, which do not require neutral connections, but allow for visual and audible feedback at the main device and the remote devices. The main device and the remote devices are adapted to be coupled together via an accessory wiring. The main device can be wired on the line side and the load side of the load control system. The main device is configured to enable a charging path to allow the remote devices to charge power supplies through the accessory wiring during a first time period of a half cycle of the AC power source. The main device and the remote devices are configured to communicate with each other via the accessory wiring during a second time period of the half cycle, for example, by actively pulling-up and actively pulling-down the accessory wiring to communicate using tri-state logic. |
US09681511B1 |
LED driver circuits
In some implementations, a circuit includes a first terminal to couple with an alternating current (AC) power source and a second terminal to couple with the AC power source. The circuit includes a first diode and a second diode that are coupled in series, the first terminal being coupled to a node between the first diode and the second diode. The circuit includes a first capacitor and a second capacitor that are coupled in series, the second terminal being coupled to a node between the first capacitor and the second capacitor. The circuit includes one or more light emitting diode elements coupled in parallel with the first capacitor and the second capacitor. |
US09681507B2 |
Switched-mode converter control for lighting applications
An apparatus includes a switched-mode converter circuit having an output configured to be coupled to at least one light-emitting device. The apparatus further includes a control circuit configured to generate a measure of a voltage magnitude of a time-varying voltage applied to an input of the switched-mode converter circuit and a measure of a dimming level to be applied to the at least one light-emitting device. The control circuit is configured to control a switch of the switched-mode converter circuit responsive to the generated measures. The control circuit may be implemented using functional units of a microcontroller. |
US09681499B2 |
Food package
The present invention relates to a food package for cooking, storing and heating of ready-to-eat food. The food package comprises a food container (65), a plastic film (26) for sealing the food package from ambient air and being provided with an opening (16), said food package further comprising an openable and resealable valve membrane (52, 62) of a thermoelastic material covering said opening, wherein an adhesion between the valve membrane (52, 62) and the surface it is applied on is lower in a first area (160) than in a second area, wherein said first area (160) extends in a direction at least between said opening (16) of said plastic film and an edge of said valve membrane (52, 62), such that a canal (60) may be created between said opening (16) and a valve membrane periphery during cooking and/or heating of said ready-to-eat food, wherein the valve membrane has a production machine direction (8) of the thermoelastic material which has a relationship to said direction of said first area such that an angle therebetween is within an interval of 60° to 90°. |
US09681489B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling channel transmission status
A method and an apparatus for controlling a channel transmission status, can be used in the communication field. The method includes receiving a command for controlling activation of a secondary carrier. Within a preset delay time after the secondary carrier is activated, a channel transmission status corresponding to the secondary carrier to a continuous transmission status can be set. |
US09681487B2 |
Signal designs for D2D subframes
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe apparatuses and methods for signal designs for device-to-device (D2D) subframes. Various embodiments may include a UE with a radio transceiver to communicate with another UE via D2D communications. The UE may further include processing circuitry to generate a cyclic prefix (CP) for a first or second symbol of a D2D subframe at an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) resource block or a single-carrier frequency-division multiple access (SC-FDMA) resource block. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
US09681483B2 |
Method for operating time alignment timer and communication device thereof
There is provided a method for operating time alignment timer (TAT). The method may comprise: operating a first TAT in a first medium access control (MAC) entity; operating a second TAT in a second MAC entity; and if the first TAT operated in the first MAC entity is expired, considering the second TAT operated in the second MAC entity as expired. |
US09681481B2 |
Mobility management of wireless networks based on multipath transfer control protocol
Mobile management in a cellular network utilizes the multipath-transfer control protocol (MP-TCP). A mobile device establishes a first multipath-transfer control protocol (MP-TCP) subflow to a corresponding node using a first internet protocol (IP) address corresponding to the mobile device. At least a portion of the first IP address is uniquely associated with the first coverage area. The mobile device establishes a second MP-TCP subflow using a second IP address corresponding to the mobile device while the mobile device is in an overlapped coverage area including a first portion of the first coverage area and a second portion of a second coverage area. At least a portion of the second IP address is uniquely associated with the second coverage area. The mobile node turns off the first subflow when the mobile node determines it has left the first coverage area. |
US09681480B2 |
Method and apparatus for using non-access stratum procedures in a mobile station to access resources of component carriers belonging to different radio access technologies
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to perform a multi-radio access technology (RAT) access (MRA) operation. The apparatus may include a WTRU non-access stratum (NAS) entity to communicate with a first and second NAS entity of a first and second core network (CN). Alternatively, the first WTRU NAS entity communicates with a first NAS entity of a first CN, and a second WTRU NAS entity communicates with a second NAS entity of a second CN. The apparatus may include a radio resource control (RRC) entity which controls a first RAT connected to the first CN and a second RAT connected to the second CN. Alternatively, the apparatus includes an RRC entity which controls a first connection using a first RAT connected to the first CN and a second connection using a second RAT connected to a second CN. |
US09681479B2 |
Device-to-device communication management using macrocell communication resources
Macrocell communication resources are assigned for device-to-device (D2D) communication between two wireless communication user equipment (UE) devices. A scheduler in a communication system schedules (assigns) scheduled downlink communication resources for downlink transmission of signals from a base station, schedules (assigns) scheduled uplink communication resources for uplink communication from wireless communication UE devices to base stations, and schedules (assigns) D2D communication resources for D2D communication between wireless communication UE devices. The D2D communication resources are selected from either defined downlink communication resources or defined uplink communication resources that are defined by communication specification. The base station sends communication resource allocation (CRA) information to at least one of the wireless communication UE devices where the communication resource allocation information identifies the D2D communication resources for use by the wireless communication UE devices to communicate through a device-to-device (D2D) communication link. |
US09681475B2 |
Mobile communication system
An object is to perform a priority control that is more elaborate than that is performed by using a QCI. In a mobile communication system according to the present invention, a mobility management node MME notifies a radio base station eNB, in an “Initial Context Setup procedure” or an “E-RAB Setup Procedure”, following pieces of information in an associated form: an “E-RAB ID” of an E-RAB to be established between a gateway device S-GW and a mobile station UE; one QCI that is assigned to the E-RAB; and one FPI that is assigned to data flow transmitted on the E-RAB. A radio base station eNB establishes, in response to the notification, one S1 bearer corresponding to the E-RAB between the gateway device S-GW and the radio base station and one DRB corresponding to the E-RAB between the mobile station UE and the radio base station. |
US09681474B2 |
Method and apparatus for separated connections of uplink and downlink
Provided is a method and an apparatus for uplink and downlink separated connections, wherein a terminal may establish a downlink cell association with a downlink base station, receive an identifier of an uplink base station providing an uplink from the downlink base station to the terminal through an established downlink, and establish an uplink cell association with the uplink base station using the identifier of the uplink base station, and the downlink base station may select the uplink base station from among base stations in a network based on an uplink reference signal and a bias factor. |
US09681470B2 |
Matching method and matching system between wearable smart device and terminal
A matching method between a wearable smart device and a terminal is disclosed, in which the wearable smart device is disposed with a plurality of LEDs. The matching method includes: the terminal triggering the designated wearable smart device to generate an emitting status for each of the LEDs; and the terminal displaying an interactive interface for a user to input the emitting status of each of the LEDs, in which when the emitting status of each of the LEDs inputted by the user is the same as the emitting status of each of the LEDs triggered by the terminal, a communication connection is established between the terminal and the designated wearable smart device. A matching system is disclosed herein as well. |
US09681469B2 |
Wireless communication system, wireless communication method, portable terminal, information processing apparatus, and program
A wireless communication system (1) includes: an information processing apparatus (100) including a wireless communication unit (102) that is connected up to a network (3) through an access point according to a predetermined connection condition to perform wireless communication, a generation unit (104) that generates a two-dimensional code in which information on the connection condition is recorded, and a presentation unit (106) that presents the two-dimensional code; and a portable terminal (200) including a wireless communication unit (202) that is connected up to the network (3) to perform wireless communication, a code reading unit (204) that reads the two-dimensional code, an acquisition unit (206) that analyzes the read two-dimensional code to acquire the information on the connection condition, and a communication control unit (208) that builds the access point of the information processing apparatus (100) based on the information on the connection condition and controls wireless communication between the wireless communication unit (202) and the information processing apparatus (100). The wireless communication unit (102) of the information processing apparatus (100) connects up to the network (3) using the portable terminal (200) as the access point, and performs wireless communication according to the connection condition. |
US09681468B2 |
Joining communication groups with pattern sequenced light and/or sound signals as data transmissions
A method for joining a communication group by receiving and processing light and/or sound signals in a mobile device. The signaling may be light or audible signals, such as lights and/or music, that may be emitted in particular sequences. The mobile device may receive the light and/or sound signals with sensors, such as cameras and/or microphones, and may process the light and/or sound signals to obtain information encoded within the signals. The mobile device may decode detected signaling information and identify connectivity data that may be used to join and transmit messages to the communication group. In an embodiment, light and/or sound signals related to unknown third parties may be used by the mobile device to identify the third party based on queries to the communication group. In an embodiment, the mobile device may determine parameters for receiving and/or transmitting signals based on ambient conditions, such as ambient noise. |
US09681467B2 |
System and method for detecting and resolving conflicts
A method for operating a first device includes transmitting a conflict query frame including a first address field containing a first locally assigned identifier associated with the first device, wherein the conflict query frame further includes a second address field and has a structure of a first legacy frame, and determining if a conflict notification corresponding to the conflict query frame is received within a specified time interval after transmitting the conflict query frame. The method also includes discontinuing use of the first locally assigned identifier if the conflict notification is received within the specified time interval, and continuing use of the first locally assigned identifier if the conflict notification is not received within the specified time interval. |
US09681455B2 |
Methods for reducing interference in a communication system
Example embodiments are directed to methods of reducing interference in a communication system. In at least one example embodiment, a method includes first determining, by a first transmitter having a multi-directional antenna configured to produce a plurality of beams, at least one interference level of at least one interfering beam of a plurality of beams of at least one transmitter in the communication system, second determining a transmitting beam pattern based on the interference level, the transmitting beam pattern indicating a sequence of illuminating the plurality of beams at corresponding time slots, third determining a fractional frequency reuse pattern based on the transmitting beam pattern, and transmitting data based on the transmitting beam pattern and the frequency reuse pattern. |
US09681453B2 |
System and method for selecting a transmission channel in a wireless communication system that includes an adaptive array
A method for establishing wireless communication between a transmitter and a receiver in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The receiver includes an adaptive array that has at least two antennas. Each antenna receives a signal and produces a received signal. The transmitter includes at least two transmission channels for communicating the signal from the transmitter to the receiver. The wireless communication system suppresses interference at the receiver by applying an interference suppression technique when combining the received signals. The selection of a channel at the transmitter is based on the channel performance at the receiver for each transmission channel. The channel performance is based on a combining technique different from the interference suppression technique. |
US09681451B1 |
Reducing PDCCH interference
Disclosed is a method and system for balancing control channel resource allocations between base stations. As disclosed, a first base station provides a first downlink control channel including a first set of air interface resources and a second base station provides a second downlink control channel including a second set of air interface resources, the first set of air interface resources and the second set of air interface resources being mutually exclusive. Upon detecting a threshold difference between (i) an extent of a capacity of the first downlink control channel being unused and (ii) an extent of a capacity of the second downlink control channel being unused, the system may change allocation resources between downlink control channels such that (i) capacity of one of the first and second downlink control channels is increased and (ii) capacity of the other one of the first and second downlink control channels is decreased. |
US09681450B2 |
Radio resource signaling during network congestion in a mobile wireless device
A method for radio link control in a mobile wireless communication device. The mobile wireless device transmits a sequence of service requests to establish radio resources with a wireless communication network for a data packet in a pending data buffer. When no radio resources are allocated in response to the transmitted sequence of service requests, the mobile wireless device sets a minimum threshold for the pending data buffer, discards all pending data packets above the minimum threshold and discards the oldest pending data packet. The mobile wireless device repeats transmitting and discarding until a radio resource is allocated or the pending data packet buffer is empty. A retry interval between successive service requests is increased after transmitting each sequence of service requests until reaching a maximum retry interval value. |
US09681449B2 |
Method and apparatus for power control in wireless communication network
A method of controlling power in a transmitter in communication with a receiver in a wireless communication network is disclosed. The method comprising measuring a value of a first metric of signals received in the receiver, the first metric usable to generate a power control command; determining a measurement error of the first metric; generating the power control command based on the measured value of the first metric if the measurement error of the first metric does not exceed a threshold; and sending the power control command from the receiver to the transmitter. |
US09681445B2 |
Method and device for monitoring frequency domain-based wireless link in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a technique for radio link monitoring in a wireless communication system, and to operation procedures of the base station and user equipment and a method for radio link quality evaluation on the basis of the technique. In the method, the user equipment divides the downlink channel bandwidth into multiple frequency ranges, measures channel states for each frequency range, and evaluates the radio link quality based on channel state measurement results. Thereafter, the user equipment sends frequency range quality information to the base station, which may then utilize the same for downlink resource allocation. Hence, it is possible to solve the problem of the existing scheme wherein the user equipment enters the physical layer problem detection state or the radio link failure state although a frequency range usable for service provisioning is present within the downlink channel bandwidth. |
US09681444B2 |
Wireless router or residential gateway capable of distinguishing power-sensitive wireless sensors and providing separate treatment thereto
Techniques are disclosed for a wireless router or residential gateway to distinguish power-sensitive wireless sensors and provide separate treatments thereto for low power consumption connections. In some embodiments, a network device includes a wireless network circuit, and control circuitry coupled to the network circuit and configured to, upon receipt of a request of connection from a client, identify whether the client is power-sensitive. The network device can further cause, if the client is identified as power-sensitive, the power-sensitive client to connect using a low-power connection while maintaining a regular connection to other regular clients. The low-power connection can be operated on a first channel different from but in a same frequency band as a second channel on which the regular connection is operated. |
US09681443B2 |
Radio base station apparatus, mobile terminal apparatus and radio communication method
A radio base station apparatus that reports SRS (Sounding Reference Signal) transmission control information to a mobile terminal apparatus and controls transmission of an SRS by the mobile terminal apparatus is described. The radio base station includes an SRS setting section configured to select bit information to report to the mobile terminal apparatus, from a table having bit information to indicate not to trigger the SRS and bit information to indicate to trigger the SRS using a default SRS parameter and a reporting section configured to report the bit information for the mobile terminal apparatus using a downlink control channel. |
US09681441B2 |
Systems and methods for coexistence of MBMS and VoIP services
Systems and methods for coexistence of Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (MBMS) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of operation of a network node in a cellular communications network is provided. The method includes determining a number of MBMS subframes for an MBMS allocation period. The method also includes, for each MBMS subframe of the number of MBMS subframes, assigning a frame number and a subframe number for the MBMS subframe such that a probability of a VoIP packet transmission during the MBMS subframe is mitigated. By mitigating the probability that a VoIP packet transmission occurs during a scheduled MBMS subframe, a VoIP user equipment (UE) may miss fewer packets and/or experience reduced battery drain. |
US09681439B2 |
Method and arrangement in a telecommunication system
Systems and methods avoid the need to coordinate preambles between UEs performing random access on their PCells and SCells. According to an embodiment, a method for random access in a radio communication system includes: transmitting, by a network node, a random access response including a Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI) which has a first value if the random access is associated with a first cell and a second value if the random access is associated with a second cell, the first value being different than the second value and the first cell being different from the second cell. |
US09681437B2 |
Methods and apparatus for communicating resource information in a communication system
Provided is a communication control device including a radio communication unit configured to perform radio communication with a terminal apparatus of a primary system using a frequency band of the primary system, and a selecting unit configured to select a subframe in which the frequency band is usable by a secondary system secondarily using the frequency band, the subframe being a unit of time in radio communication. The radio communication unit transmits system information of the frequency band including identification information of the selected subframe. |
US09681436B2 |
Method for search space configuration of enhanced physical downlink control channel
A method to allocate physical radio resources for both distributed and localized transmission schemes of ePDCCH and configure common and UE-specific search space for UE is provided. In one embodiment, a UE receives a first high-layer information to determine a first set of PRBs. The UE determines a first set of candidate ePDCCHs within the first set of PRBs, wherein one or more candidate ePDCCHs potentially carries DCI intended for the UE. The UE then decodes the first set of candidate ePDCCHs to obtain the DCI intended for the UE. Similar steps are performed for a second set of candidate ePDCCHs potentially carrying DCI intended for the UE. The allocated radio resources of the candidate ePDCCHs may be distributed or localized and constitute either common or UE-specific search space. Blind decoding complexity is reduced. |
US09681433B2 |
Method and apparatus for deactivating secondary carriers in mobile communication system using carrier aggregation
A method and an apparatus in a mobile communication system are provided. The method by a terminal in the mobile communication system includes receiving, by the terminal, first information for activating a secondary cell (SCell) from a base station, activating, by the terminal, the SCell based on the first information, starting, by the terminal, a timer associated with the SCell, restarting, by the terminal, if second information for the activated SCell is received from the base station, the timer associated with the SCell, and if the timer expires, applying by the terminal, one or more corresponding actions for deactivating the SCell no later than in a predefined subframe. The first information includes a bitmap indicator corresponding to at least one SCell. |
US09681424B2 |
Method for operating a station in a white space, and apparatus for same
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus, in which a station (STA) which operates in an available channel that is not used by a licensed device, detects a signal (hereinafter, referred to as ‘primary signal’) of the licensed device in a white space band, and operates in the available channel. According to the present description, the station receives white space map (WSM) information which contains available channel identification information from a device having database information; acquires the result of measurement for detecting the presence of the primary signal in a specific band range; and transmits, to another station, the WSM which is updated to contain information on the band in which the primary signal is detected, wherein the updated WSM further contains information which indicates whether each available channel in the updated WSM is based on the database information or based on the result of measurement. |
US09681421B2 |
Apparatus for transmitting broadcast signals, apparatus for receiving broadcast signals, method for transmitting broadcast signals and method for receiving broadcast signals
A method and an apparatus for transmitting broadcast signals thereof are disclosed. The apparatus for transmitting broadcast signals comprises an input formatter for input formatting one or more data streams into one or more service data, an encoder for encoding the service data, a mapper for mapping the encoded service data onto constellations, a time interleaver time interleaving the mapped service data, a frame builder for building at least one signal frame including the time interleaved service data, a modulator for modulating data in the built at least one signal frame by an OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex) scheme and a transmitter for transmitting the broadcast signals having the modulated data. |
US09681416B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving paging information in a broadband wireless access system
A method for efficiently transmitting and receiving a paging message and system information from and in a mobile station of a broadband wireless access system is disclosed. A method for receiving a paging message in a mobile station comprises receiving paging information from a serving base station, the paging information including paging sub group identifier (paging sub group ID) indicating a paging sub group to which the mobile station belongs; and receiving the paging message for a predetermined paging interval of the paging sub group, wherein the paging sub group is determined separately from a paging group and a geographical location determining the paging group, and is maintained while the mobile station is being operated in an idle mode. |
US09681414B2 |
Telecommunications method and apparatus for facilitating positioning measurements
A wireless terminal (30) capable of operating in a discontinuous mode and method for operation facilitate measurements pertaining to position of the wireless terminal (30). A measurement request message from a radio access network (28) indicates that measurements are to be performed by the wireless terminal on downlink signals transmitted by the base station or by the base station on downlink signals transmitted by the base station. As a result of or after receiving the message, operation of the wireless terminal (30) changes from a discontinuous mode to a modified mode to facilitate performance of the measurements. Relative to the discontinuous mode at least one of following are shortened or eliminated in the modified mode: (i) the non-reception periods, and (ii) the non-transmission periods. |
US09681411B1 |
Multiple-network registration process
A method is disclosed to help register a UE with a different network in the event of an unsuccessful registration with a fallback network. In accordance with the disclosure, a UE may be registered on a first network and may then seek to register with a second network via the first network. The first network may attempt to register the UE with the second network, but the attempt to register the UE with the second network may ultimately fail. In response to such failure, the first network may discontinue providing service to the UE. Discontinuing the providing of service to the UE on the first network may result in the UE seeking to register directly with the second network or with a different network. By registering directly with the second network, or a different network, the UE may be able to initiate and/or receive voice calls via that network. |
US09681406B2 |
Method and apparatus for applying a time alignment timer in a wireless communication system using a carrier aggregation technique
The present invention involves defining the operation of a terminal for determining which time alignment timer is to be applied to a certain condition when specific time alignment timers operate for each carrier-wave group in the event a wireless communication system uses a carrier aggregation technique. According to the present invention, a terminal may perform communication without malfunctions using a time alignment timer suitable for a certain condition. In detail, a method for a terminal to operate a time alignment timer according to the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving, from a base station, a message including a timing advance command and an index on a timing advance group (TAG); and operating the time alignment timer for the TAG, wherein the index has a value of 00 when the TAG includes a first cell. In the meantime, a method for a terminal to operate a time alignment timer according to the present invention comprises the steps of: operating a first time alignment timer for a first timing advance group (TAG) including a first cell; operating a second time alignment timer upon receipt of a timing advance command for a second TAG that does not include the first cell; and, if the first time alignment timer has expired, deeming the second time alignment timer to also be expired. In addition, a method for a base station to control a time alignment timer according to the present invention comprises the steps of: determining whether or not an uplink timing of a terminal needs correction; and transmitting a message including a timing advance command and an index on a timing advance group (TAG), wherein the index has a value of 00 when the TAG includes a first cell. |
US09681404B2 |
Method and user equipment for synchronizing component carriers used in carrier aggregation
According to the present invention, user equipment synchronizes a specific component carrier with an NCT-type component carrier with respect to time and/or frequency. The cell synchronization method for synchronizing predetermined cells by user equipment according to the present invention may include receiving reference cell information relating to a first synchronization reference cell for the predetermined cells, acquiring first synchronization information from the first synchronization cell based on the reference cell information, and performing the synchronization of the predetermined cells based on the first synchronization information. |
US09681402B1 |
Tracking device power preservation through signal strength reduction
The power consumption of a tracking device can be reduced by managing the transmission power of the tracking device when a mobile device is at the edge of the range of the tracking device. A connection can be established between a tracking device and a mobile device at the edge of a first range of the tracking device. The transmission range of the tracking device can be reduced to sever the connection between the tracking device and the mobile device. After a pre-determined time interval or after a connection with the mobile device is re-established the transmission range of the tracking device can be restored. |
US09681394B2 |
Method for power control, user equipment, computer program and storage medium
A method for power control and a user equipment, UE, determine a current power control mode of the UE based on an adjustment trend of the UE with respect to signal transmission power of a base station, and a variation trend of the received signal quality. A target value of the received signal quality of inner-loop power control is reset after the power control mode of the UE tends to normal, so as to return the transmission power of the base station to the UE to a normal level as soon as possible, thereby to inhibit adverse influences caused by the windup effect. |
US09681393B2 |
Apparatus, vehicle, method, and computer program for setting a transmission power
Embodiments provide an apparatus, a vehicle, a method, and a computer program for setting a transmission power. The apparatus (10) is operable to set a transmission power of a vehicular relay transceiver (100) in a mobile communication system (400). The relay transceiver (100) is operable in a vehicle (500) to relay information between a mobile transceiver (200) associated with the relay transceiver (100) and a base station transceiver (300) of the mobile communication system (400). The apparatus (10) comprises a transceiver module (12) which is operable to transmit a common signal using a transmission power. The transmission power influences a coverage area of the relay transceiver (100). The relay apparatus (10) further comprises a controller module (14) operable to determine information related to a quality of a radio link between the relay transceiver (100) and the base station transceiver (300) and information on a state of the vehicle (500). The controller module (14) is further operable to set the transmission power based on the information related to the quality of the radio link and based on the information on the state of the vehicle (500). |
US09681392B2 |
Method, device, and system for configuring cell range expansion bias
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, a device, and a system for configuring cell range expansion bias. A method includes determining, by a first base station, cell range expansion biases under different ABS transmit powers, and sending, by the first base station, the cell range expansion biases under different ABS transmit powers to a second base station or a network management system. |
US09681391B2 |
Power adaptation apparatus and power adaptation method for controlling uplink/downlink power
A power adaptation apparatus for a wireless communication channel includes a power ratio compensator. The power ratio compensator is capable of receiving a channel quality indicator and compensating a power ratio parameter according to the channel quality indicator, wherein the power ratio parameter defines a relation between power of the wireless communication channel and power of another wireless communication channel, and is referenced for setting the power of the wireless communication channel. |
US09681390B2 |
Wireless communication terminal device, wireless communication method and integrated circuit for controlling transmission power of sounding reference signal (SRS)
A radio terminal is provided that can provide a flexible transmission power control for an SRS without restrictions due to the transmission power control of a PUSCH, for the purpose of enabling use of an SRS for various purposes in a HetNet CoMP environment. The radio terminal receives a control signal including a transmission power control command (TPC command) to be applied to an aperiodic sounding reference signal (A-SRS), through a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), updates a transmission power value of the A-SRS using the TPC command, and transmits the A-SRS using the updated transmission power value in accordance with a transmission request included in a control signal indicating assignment of a physical downlink data channel (PDSCH) or assignment of a physical uplink data channel (PUSCH). |
US09681388B2 |
Systems and methods for low power RF data reception
Systems and methods are disclosed for low power RF communications, comprising receiving an AM signal using a passive RF receiver circuit, converting the AM signal to a digital output signal using a comparator, receiving the digital output signal from the comparator, determining whether the digital output signal is valid or not using a digital signal processing circuit, and upon detection of a valid digital output signal, enabling an active RF receiver circuit for RF signal processing. |
US09681387B2 |
Mobile traffic optimization and coordination and user experience enhancement
Systems and methods for prediction of activity session for mobile network use optimization and user experience enhancement are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system for enhancing user experience with a mobile application on a mobile device including, using user activity characteristics at a mobile device and server activity characteristics of a host server to anticipate a future activity session at the mobile device and transferring impending content from the host server the mobile device to pre-cache content on the mobile device to support predicted data activity for the future activity session that has been predicted. |
US09681384B2 |
Communication apparatus and method for controlling communication apparatus
There is provided a communication apparatus. A proximity communication unit is adapted to communicate with an external apparatus by proximity wireless communication. A control unit is configured to control an operation of the communication apparatus. The proximity communication unit provides a notification to the control unit in response to receiving a write request from the external apparatus via the proximity wireless communication. The proximity communication unit does not provide a notification to the control unit in response to receiving a read request from the external apparatus via the proximity wireless communication. |
US09681383B2 |
Information processing apparatus, method for controlling information processing apparatus, and storage medium
An information processing apparatus operable in a first power state and in a second power state in which power consumption is lower than that in the first power state includes a near-field wireless communication unit configured to be driven by electric power induced by a radio wave from a mobile terminal, and communicate with the mobile terminal when the information processing apparatus is in the second power state. The near-field wireless communication unit sends, if a command received from the mobile terminal in the second power state is a command of a first type, a response corresponding to the command to the mobile terminal in the second power state, and if the received command is a command of a second type, performs control so as to supply electric power to a portion necessary for sending a response corresponding to the command to the mobile terminal. |
US09681378B2 |
Energy efficient data handling for mobile devices
The techniques described herein reduce a rate at which a mobile device consumes energy when receiving, processing and storing data events (e.g., emails, instant messages, social networking messages and notifications, etc.). In various embodiments, the techniques may be implemented in accordance with a connected standby mode of operation for the mobile device. Therefore, the techniques may decouple data reception from data processing when exchanging data events in the connected standby mode. In various embodiments, the techniques may store persistent memory operations for multiple data events in a temporary cache and process the stored persistent memory operations as a batch (e.g., perform the persistent memory operations together). In various embodiments, the techniques may partition data storage space allocated for data communications applications on the mobile device. |
US09681371B2 |
Improving communication efficiency
There is provided a method including detecting, by an apparatus, a first wireless access option; determining whether or not the first wireless access option shares at least part of a backbone with a second wireless access option; and deciding whether or not to associate with the first wireless access option at least partly on the basis of the determination. |
US09681369B2 |
Methods and devices for cell measurement and measurement control
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and devices for cell measurement and measurement control. In the embodiments of the present invention, the base station may provide the information of the neighboring micro cell to the UE, so that the UE may identify that the neighboring cell of the serving cell includes a micro cell, and ignore the measurement starting condition when performing measurement on the micro cell, so as to timely complete measurement on the neighboring micro cell and be handed over to the neighboring micro cell to be served, thereby improving an effect of load sharing of the micro cell. |