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| US09760419B2 |
Method and apparatus for failure detection in storage system
The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for failure detection in a storage system. One embodiment provides a method for failure detection in a storage system. The method includes determining an amount of data received by a plurality of switches in the storage system within a predetermined time window so as to obtain a plurality of data amounts; determining a count of check errors detected by the plurality of switches in the data to obtain a plurality of check error counts; and calculating a failure risk for the plurality of switches based on the plurality of data amounts and the plurality of check error counts. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a corresponding apparatus. |
| US09760417B2 |
Application dehydration and rehydration during application-to-application calls
Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided that enable a first application (i.e., a caller application) to call a second application (i.e., a callee application) to perform a function in a manner such that the first application may be dehydrated during the call. Dehydrating includes terminating execution of an instance of the first application, and freeing memory space in a memory of a mobile device that stored the instance of the first application. In such case, the second application may be active while the first application is no longer present in memory. The second application is enabled to respond to the call, causing the first application to be rehydrated. The first application continues execution at a location where the first application was dehydrated, and receives the response to the call. |
| US09760414B2 |
Preserving event data for lazily-loaded macro components in a publish/subscribe system
A method, system and computer program product for preserving event data for lazily-loaded macro components. Upon detecting an event published by a publisher, the logical channel of the detected event is identified. If one of the macro components to be lazily-loaded is a primary receiver for that logical channel (determined by performing a table-lookup of a data structure containing a listing of macro components and their associated logical channels for which they are to be the primary receivers), then the indication of the logical channel of the detected event along with the data of the published event are stored as a key/value pair in a data structure. Upon the macro component to be lazily-loaded having been loaded, the data of the published event associated with the logical channel for which the loaded macro component is a primary receiver is retrieved and transmitted to that logical channel. |
| US09760412B2 |
Client server communication system
Apparatus for communicating with a server application. A first request is received by a first agent application on a first client computer system from the server application to request that a second agent application on a second client computer system communicate with the server application. Responsive to receiving the first request, a second request is sent by the first agent application to the second agent application on the second client computer system to communicate with the server application. |
| US09760411B2 |
Switching a locking mode of an object in a multi-thread program
A mechanism is provided for switching a locking mode of an object in a multi-thread program. The mechanism acquires, during execution of the program, access information related to accesses to the object by a plurality of threads. The object supports a single-level locking mode and a multi-level locking mode. The single-level locking mode is a mode capable of locking the object. The multi-level locking mode is a mode capable of locking the object and fields in the object respectively. The mechanism switches the locking mode of the object between the single-level locking mode and the multi-level locking mode based on the access information. |
| US09760410B2 |
Technologies for fast synchronization barriers for many-core processing
Technologies for multithreaded synchronization including a computing device having a many-core processor. Each processor core includes multiple hardware threads. A hardware thread executed by a processor core enters a synchronization barrier and synchronizes with other hardware threads executed by the same processor core. After synchronization, the hardware thread synchronizes with a source hardware thread that may be executed by a different processor core. The source hardware thread may be assigned using an n-way shuffle of all hardware threads, where n is the number of hardware threads per processor core. The hardware thread resynchronizes with the other hardware threads executed by the same processor core. The hardware thread alternately synchronizes with the source hardware thread and the other hardware threads executed by the same processor core until all hardware threads have synchronized. The computing device may reduce a Boolean value over the synchronization barrier. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US09760403B2 |
Information processing system and method for distributing load over hardware processing and software processing
An information processing system includes a optimal-load arrangement means containing a load analysis means, a load distribution means, and program information. The load-computation execution means contains a hardware processing means and a software computation means. The program information includes resource information and information pertaining to data to be processed and the content of the processing to be performed thereon. The load analysis means has the ability to perform community assignment in which, of the data to be processed, data in regions having heavy loads and communication volumes that can be reduced is assigned to a hardware community and data in other regions is assigned to a software community. The load distribution means divides up the data to be processed such that the data assigned to the hardware community is processed by the hardware processing means and the data assigned to the software community is processed by the software computation means. |
| US09760401B2 |
Incentive-based app execution
Systems and methods of a personal daemon, executing as a background process on a mobile computing device, for providing personal assistant to an associated user is presented. Also executing on the mobile computing device is a scheduling manager. The personal daemon executes one or more personal assistance actions on behalf of the associated user. The scheduling manager responds to events in support of the personal daemon. More particularly, in response to receiving an event the scheduling manager determines a set of apps that are responsive to the received event and from that set of apps, identifies at least a first subset of apps for execution on the mobile computing device. The scheduling manager receives feedback information regarding the usefulness of the executed apps of the first subset of apps and updates the associated score of each of the apps of the first subset of apps. |
| US09760400B1 |
System and method for joining containers running on multiple nodes of a cluster
Method for joining containers. On a plurality of nodes connected into a cluster, where each node hosts at least one container, executing real processes in the containers, where each real process is executed on a single container and other containers execute fake process corresponding to the real process; the fake process includes interfaces identical to interfaces of a corresponding real process; determining the real process on a source container to be migrated; for the target container, replacing the fake process with the real process and replacing the real process with the fake process on the source container; re-launching a process on the same hardware node with settings from another node. Interfaces of real processes are connected to interfaces of fake processes to establish data flow of fake process identical to the data flow outputted by interfaces of a real process. Interfaces of the fake process receive data from conjugated interfaces. |
| US09760393B2 |
Storage architecture for virtual machines
Some embodiments of the present invention include a method comprising: accessing units of network storage that encode state data of respective virtual machines, wherein the state data for respective ones of the virtual machines are stored in distinct ones of the network storage units such that the state data for more than one virtual machine are not commingled in any one of the network storage units. |
| US09760391B2 |
Method and apparatus for network virtualization
A method for implementing an entity of a network by virtualizing said network entity and implementing it on one or more servers each acting as an execution unit for executing thereon one or more applications running and/or one or more virtual machines running on said execution unit, each of said application programs or virtual machines running on a server and implementing at least a part of the functionality of said network entity being called a virtual network function VNF module, wherein a plurality of said VNF modules together implement said network entity to thereby form a virtual network function VNF, said method comprising the steps of: obtaining m key performance indicators (KPI) specifying the required overall performance of the VNF, obtaining n performance characteristics for available types of execution units, determining one or more possible deployment plans based on the obtained m KPI and n performance characteristics, each deployment plan specifying the number and types of execution units, such that the joint performance of VNF modules running on these execution units achieves the required overall performance of the VNF. |
| US09760388B1 |
Memory monitoring tool
Described herein are systems for monitoring memory allocation and deallocation associated with compact virtual machine (CVM) instances operating on a host environment. In some cases, the systems output a tree structure that is viewable by a user to understand the native memory usage of the CVM instance stemming from java frames execution. In some particular instances, the tree structure may present to the user a code line by code line analysis of the memory allocation and deallocation. |
| US09760382B2 |
Modular space vehicle boards, control software, reprogramming, and failure recovery
A space vehicle may have a modular board configuration that commonly uses some or all components and a common operating system for at least some of the boards. Each modular board may have its own dedicated processing, and processing loads may be distributed. The space vehicle may be reprogrammable, and may be launched without code that enables all functionality and/or components. Code errors may be detected and the space vehicle may be reset to a working code version to prevent system failure. |
| US09760376B1 |
Compilation for node device GPU-based parallel processing
An apparatus may include a processor and storage to store instructions that cause the processor to perform operations including: in response to a determination that a GPU of a node device is available, determine whether a task routine can be compiled to generate a GPU task routine for execution by the GPU to cause performance of multiple instances of a task of the task routine at least partially in parallel without dependencies thereamong; and in response to a determination that the task routine is able to be compiled to generate the GPU task routine: employ a conversion rule to convert the task routine into the GPU task routine; compile the GPU task routine for execution by the GPU; and assign performance of the task with a data set partition to the node device to enable performance of the multiple instances with the data set partition by the GPU. |
| US09760371B2 |
Packed data operation mask register arithmetic combination processors, methods, systems, and instructions
A method of an aspect includes receiving a packed data operation mask register arithmetic combination instruction. The packed data operation mask register arithmetic combination instruction indicates a first packed data operation mask register, indicates a second packed data operation mask register, and indicates a destination storage location. An arithmetic combination of at least a portion of bits of the first packed data operation mask register and at least a corresponding portion of bits of the second packed data operation mask register is stored in the destination storage location in response to the packed data operation mask register arithmetic combination instruction. Other methods, apparatus, systems, and instructions are disclosed. |
| US09760369B2 |
Assessing modularity of a program written in object oriented language
The technique relates to a system and method for assessing modularity of a program written in an object oriented language. This technique involves receiving information related to modularization of the program written in the object oriented language. Then the modularization of the program is assessed by calculating object encapsulation metrics, partial types metrics, extension method metrics, delegates metrics and static variable usage metrics. Further, an assessment report of the modularization is generated with respect to the said metrics. |
| US09760366B2 |
Maintaining deployment pipelines for a production computing service using live pipeline templates
Techniques are presented for managing a deployment pipeline using an inheritable and extensible source code template—generally referred to as a live pipeline template (LPT). As described, live pipeline templates may be used to manage deployment pipelines which, in turn, are used to launch, maintain, and update the services and systems used to host and provide computing services. |
| US09760365B2 |
Systems, methods, and computer program products for a software build and load process using a compilation and deployment service
Systems, methods, and computer program products for a software build and load process using a compilation and deployment service. A method for a software build and load process using a compilation and deployment service includes receiving, at the service, new software. The method further includes comparing, at the service, the received new software with data in a database, wherein the data comprises active software. The method further includes merging, at the service said new software and active software into one or more load modules based on the comparison. The method further includes deploying the one or more load modules to one or more target processing units. |
| US09760363B2 |
Systems for remote provisioning of electronic devices
There is provided a method and system to automatically provide software and/or firmware updates to the electronic devices, particularly mobile devices used by consumers such as portable health-care data interchange devices. There is also provided a method and system of updating software in electronic devices without requiring a wired data interface to affect changes. There is also provided a method and system for tracking the configuration of electronic devices that are sold to and configured by particular consumers, especially consumers/patients using electronic devices related to health care. Further, there are also provided a methods and systems for integrating the purchase, and ordering, and software configuration of electronic devices. |
| US09760359B2 |
Healthcare as a service—downloadable enterprise application
An application as a service provided in a secure environment. A sandbox in a user's computing environment may be created. An application may be downloaded to the user's computing environment to run within the sandbox. Data sources associated with the user's computing environment may be searched and connectivity established with data registry of the data sources based on data description received with the application. The application may be run within the sandbox using the established connectivity. Metering may be performed to monitor usage of the application at the user's computing environment. |
| US09760355B2 |
Parallelizing compile method, parallelizing compiler, parallelizing compile apparatus, and onboard apparatus
A parallelizing compile method includes, dividing a sequential program for an embedded system into multiple macro tasks, specifying (i) a starting end task and (ii) a termination end task, fusing (i) the starting end task, (ii) the termination end task, and (iii) a group of the multiple macro tasks, extracting a group of multiple new macro tasks from the multiple new macro tasks fused in the fusing based on a data dependency, performing a static scheduling assigning the multiple new macro tasks to the multiple processor units, so that the group of the multiple new macro tasks is parallelly executable by the multiple processor units, and generating a parallelizing program. In addition, a parallelizing compiler, a parallelizing compile apparatus and an onboard apparatus are provided. |
| US09760353B2 |
Dynamically changing input data streams processed by data stream language programs
An instrumentation analysis system processes data streams by executing instructions specified using a data stream language program. The data stream language allows users to specify a search condition using a find block for identifying the set of data streams processed by the data stream language program. The set of identified data streams may change dynamically. The data stream language allows users to group data streams into sets of data streams based on distinct values of one or more metadata attributes associated with the input data streams. The data stream language allows users to specify a threshold block for determining whether data values of input data streams are outside boundaries specified using low/high thresholds. The elements of the set of data streams input to the threshold block can dynamically change. The low/high threshold values can be specified as data streams and can dynamically change. |
| US09760346B2 |
Deeply parallel source code compilation
Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs) are generated using the source code of a programming language that include information relating to the structure of the program. The generation of the ASTs may be performed in parallel. The types are split into a number of modules (e.g. configurable) that form an assembly. During the different stages of the compilation process, each module may be compiled in parallel. As the different modules are being compiled (e.g. in parallel), compiler metadata from the different modules may be written to a repository accessible by the different compilation processes. After flowing through the compilation pipeline, each of the enriched ASTs are used for code generation where they are transformed into the target language (e.g. a code stream that can be executed on hardware). The executable code is then stored as part of the assembly. The storage of the code may also be performed in parallel. |
| US09760345B2 |
Recursive ontology-based systems engineering
The present disclosure proposes a new model engineering method and system that permits the creation of application systems without the need of program development. The system allows organizations to search for high performance development teams and methods, and develop high quality solutions. The present disclosure covers the three central areas of systems engineering: (1) a method for creating models which represent reality in a standardized way; (2) a procedure for transforming models into computable artifacts, that is, computer systems that behave as specified in the model; and (3) a collaborative method based in knowledge representations. |
| US09760342B2 |
Undo/redo in javascript object notation
The method includes modifying a Javascript object notation structure to include a tag on at least one object and a tag on at least one array containing a first version of the Javascript object notation structure. The method includes in response to identifying a changed second version of the Javascript object notation structure, adjusting the tag on the at least one object and the tag on the at least one array to include the second version of the Javascript object notation structure. The method includes adjusting the displayed first version of the Javascript object notation structure with the second version of the Javascript object notation structure. The method includes in response to receiving data indicating an undo/redo action, adjusting the displayed second version of the Javascript object notation structure to the first version of the Javascript object notation structure. |
| US09760340B2 |
Method and system for enhancing quality of requirements for an application development
The present disclosure relates to a method for enhancing quality of requirements for an application development. The method comprises retrieving expertise information of each user of groups involved in identifying requirements, domain knowledge of each user, information on number of defects associated with requirements and information of requirements for application development from sources. Then, skill score of the groups is computed using expertise information and domain knowledge of each user of corresponding groups. Solidity score of each of requirements is determined using information of requirements and predetermined threshold solidity score. Weightage score of each of requirements is computed based on information of requirements and information on number of defects. The, using skill score of groups, solidity score of each of requirements and weightage score, strength score of each of requirements is computed for enhancing quality of requirements. |
| US09760339B2 |
Apparatus and method of processing numeric calculation
A method and apparatus for processing numeric calculation are provided. The method includes determining a shift bit and an index bit that falls within an index range of a lookup table from among bits representing a divisor scaled up by an offset, obtaining a replacement value corresponding to an index value of the determined index bit by using the lookup table, multiplying a dividend scaled up by the offset by the obtained replacement value, and outputting a value corresponding to a division operation by correcting a scale of a result of the multiplication using a right shift operation. |
| US09760335B2 |
Modular airborne display system
A modular airborne display system, the system comprising: a plurality of airborne display modules (ADMs) such that each ADM comprises a display unit, a local control unit and a lifting unit; and a central control unit for synchronizing the plurality of ADMs to generate a combined image to be displayed by separately instructing each one of the plurality of ADMs to present a portion of the combined image and to arrive at a respective presentation location. |
| US09760334B2 |
Electronic shelf label system, electronic shelf label terminal, electronic shelf label server and control method for the same
Each electronic shelf label terminal includes a display section, a first image storage section in which a first image containing the price of a commodity displayed on the commodity shelf equipped with the electronic shelf label terminal is stored, a second image storage section in which a second image consisting of n parts simultaneously displayed on each display section of n electronic shelf label terminals arranged in one direction is stored, and a control section configured to repeatedly carry out a control to continuously display the second image stored in the second image storage section for a time which is n times greater than the display time of the first image at a predetermined interval after displaying the first image stored in the first image storage section for a time at a predetermined interval on the display section. |
| US09760333B2 |
Pixel clocking method and apparatus
An apparatus includes a clock circuit and a virtual pixel clock circuit. The clock circuit provides a common clock signal. The virtual pixel clock circuit provides a plurality of pixel clock signals in response to the common clock signal. One of the virtual pixel clock signals is at a different clock speed than another of the plurality of virtual pixel clock signals. |
| US09760331B2 |
Sharing a screen between electronic devices
A screen sharing method for an electronic device is provided. A first device communicates with a second device and shares a first screen. At the first device, a specific image is displayed superposed with the first screen, where the specific image is excluded from the first screen shared with the second electronic device. The second screen is thereafter shared with the second device. An intuitive user interface for editing a shared screen and thereafter sharing the edited screen is thus provided. |
| US09760328B2 |
White space management mechanism
A computer generated method disclosed. The method includes examining a print job data stream spooled in a spooled print production file, identifying one or more white space regions within documents in the print production file and inserting content into each of the white space regions. |
| US09760317B2 |
Page allocation table determining apparatus, page allocation table determining method, and non-transitory storage medium storing page allocation table determining program
If a page allocation table determining apparatus receives a change, either in the content of items in a page allocation table screen that is displayed by a display unit, or in the plotted content of an imposition screen, which is displayed by the display unit in response to an action taken by the user, the page allocation table determining apparatus generates a page allocation table screen and an imposition screen that simultaneously reflect such a change. Based thereon, the display unit simultaneously displays the page allocation table screen, which simulates the page allocation table, and the imposition screen, which simulates a layout of imposed pages. |
| US09760316B2 |
Method and system for managing software version compatibility amongst devices in a multi-device network environment
A method, a readable recording medium, and a system are disclosed for managing software version compatibility amongst a plurality of devices within a network, the method includes hosting a configuration file on a server populating the configuration file for each of the one or more devices with a device identifier and one or more software modules associated with each of the one or more devices, the at least one software module configured to perform one or more specific operations on a device; executing a configuration tool on the server to compare the one or more software modules in each of the one or more devices to check for conflicts between two or more software modules on the one or more devices; and replacing at least one of the two or more software modules on the one or more devices, if a conflict exists between the two or more software modules. |
| US09760315B2 |
Dynamic device allocation apparatus, dynamic device allocation system, dynamic device allocation method and storage medium storing dynamic device allocation program
Disclosed is a dynamic device allocation apparatus capable of allocating dynamically and flexibly the I/O device, which inputs and outputs information, to the information processing carried out in the system.The dynamic device allocation apparatus includes, a device allocation information storing unit to store device allocation information associating an identifier of an input device apparatus, an identifier of an output device apparatus, and an identifier of the designated information processing apparatus; a registration unit to generate the device allocation information, which specifies contents of the information processing, and to register the generated device allocation information with the device allocation information storing unit; and an instruction unit to generate information processing instruction information which instructs the input device apparatus, the output device apparatus and the information processing apparatus to carry out the information processing according to the device allocation information. |
| US09760309B2 |
Method and device for managing a memory
A method for managing a memory is disclosed, the memory including a set of units and a unit comprising a set of pages, wherein a unit of the set of units is erasable as a whole by a unit reclaiming process resulting in a free unit available for writing data to. The method includes maintaining a first pool of units available for reclamation by the unit reclaiming process; maintaining a second pool of units not available for reclamation by the unit reclaiming process; moving a first unit from the first pool to the second pool in response to invalidating a first one of the pages contained in the first unit; returning the first unit from the second pool to the first pool after a defined number of units of the set have been written; and selecting a unit out of the first pool for reclamation by the unit reclaiming process. |
| US09760307B2 |
Weighted read scrub for nonvolatile memory including memory holes
An array of non-volatile memory cells includes a first plurality of nonvolatile memory cells and a second plurality of non-volatile memory cells. The first plurality of memory cells, which have first diameters of memory holes, are assigned to store portions of data that are not frequently read. The second plurality of memory cells, which have second diameters of memory holes, are assigned to store portions of data that are frequently read. The first diameters are smaller than the second diameters. |
| US09760306B1 |
Prioritizing business processes using hints for a storage system
Data access is monitored in order to calculate priorities for extents of data based on extent access activity and priority of a business process associated with the extent. The priorities of the extents are used to generate priority hints for a tiered storage array. The priority may be time-dependent, including being indicative of anticipated future activity. |
| US09760304B2 |
High performance system for selective merging of dataframe segments
A method of writing data to a range of logical blocks in a storage medium includes: receiving a command including a starting logical block address, a value indicating a range of logical block addresses to be written, and a logical block of data; storing the logical block in a first temporary storage; generating a logical page by duplicating the logical block a plurality of times corresponding to a number of logical blocks in a logical page and transporting the generated logical page to a second temporary storage and storing the generated logical page in the second temporary storage; writing the generated logical page from the second temporary storage into the storage medium beginning from the starting logical block address; and performing a read-modify-write operation if the first write operation does not begin on a logical page boundary or the last write operation does not end on a logical page boundary. |
| US09760301B2 |
WOM code emulation of EEPROM-type devices
A system for write-once memory (WOM) code emulation of EEPROM-type devices includes, for example, a host processor for sending data words for storing in a WOM (Write-Only Memory) device. A host interface receives the data words for encoding by a WOM controller. An emulator programs the WOM-encoded data and an address identifier as an entry of the WOM device. The emulator overwrites previously programmed WOM-encoded data by searching entries of a current active page of a WOM device to locate a programmed WOM entry that includes the searched-for address identifier and the previously written WOM-encoded data word. When the previously written WOM-encoded word cannot be correctly overwritten, the contents of the second WOM-encoded word are stored in a new entry. When the current active page is substantially full, the new entry is stored a new page and the current active page is block-erased. |
| US09760298B2 |
Anonymization of identifying portions of streaming data
Techniques are provided for anonymizing data in a data stream. In various embodiments, data in a data stream is anonymized by obtaining a partitioning of a space into a plurality of regions based on previously obtained data elements associated with the space; receiving a data stream comprising a plurality of newly obtained data elements associated with the space, each comprising an identifying portion and an associated sensitive portion; assigning each of the plurality of newly obtained data elements to one of the plurality of regions based on the identifying portion; determining if a full buffer criterion is satisfied for a buffer that stores at least a portion of the plurality of newly obtained data elements; and selecting one of the plurality of regions having a largest number of the newly obtained data elements and recording the associated sensitive portions of the newly obtained data elements in the selected one of the plurality of regions to a non-volatile storage medium on the condition that the full buffer criterion is satisfied. |
| US09760297B2 |
Managing input/output (‘I/O’) queues in a data storage system
Managing input/output (‘I/O’) queues in a data storage system, including: receiving, by a host that is coupled to a plurality of storage devices via a storage network, a plurality of I/O operations to be serviced by a target storage device; determining, for each of a plurality of paths between the host and the target storage device, a data transfer maximum associated with the path; determining, for one or more of the plurality of paths, a cumulative amount of data to be transferred by I/O operations pending on the path; and selecting a target path for transmitting one or more of the plurality of I/O operations to the target storage device in dependence upon the cumulative amount of data to be transferred by I/O operations pending on the path and the data transfer maximum associated with the path. |
| US09760293B2 |
Mirrored data storage with improved data reliability
A plurality of arrays of storage devices, each providing dual storage device redundancy, is provided. The plurality of arrays of storage devices includes a plurality of mirrored sets of primary storage devices, each including an even number of at least two or more primary storage devices. Each of the mirrored sets of primary storage devices stores a first and a second copy of data. The plurality of arrays of storage devices also includes a secondary storage device, which is a single physical storage device that stores a third copy of the data stored on each of the plurality of mirrored sets of primary storage devices. The secondary storage device has at least the capacity to store the data stored on the plurality of mirrored sets of primary storage devices. Dual storage device redundancy preserves data if data cannot be read from one or two physical storage devices in any array. |
| US09760289B2 |
Massively scalable object storage for storing object replicas
An example method for storing data includes providing a plurality of physical storage pools, each storage pool including a plurality of storage nodes coupled to a network. The method also includes mapping a partition of a plurality of partitions to a set of physical storage pools, where each physical storage pool of the set of physical storage pools is located in a different availability zone, and the storage nodes within an availability zone are subject to a correlated loss of access to stored data. The method further includes receiving a data management request over the network, the data management request being associated with a data object. The method also includes identifying a first partition of the plurality of partitions corresponding to the received data management request and manipulating the data object in the physical storage pools mapped to the first partition in accordance with the data management request. |
| US09760288B2 |
Determining causes of external fragmentation of memory
A method of determining causes of external fragmentation in a memory. The method includes collecting information associated with release of an area of the memory by an application, storing the information in the area of the memory, and analyzing the information to determine why the area of the memory has not been reallocated to any application. In embodiments wherein a first portion of an area of a memory is allocated to an application by an allocator and a second portion of the area of the memory is released by the allocator, the method includes storing in the second portion of the area of the memory an indicator indicating that the second portion is a remaining portion, colleting information associated with release of the second portion, storing the information in the second portion, and analyzing the information to determine why the second portion is not reallocated to any application. |
| US09760285B2 |
Image processing system and image processing apparatus for configuring logical circuit on circuit according to configuration data
An image processing system includes, a reconfigurable circuit, a storage unit storing first configuration data for a first logical circuit in a predetermined area on the reconfigurable circuit, and second configuration data for a second logical circuit in the predetermined area, and a configuration unit configured to perform first configuration processing for configuring the first logical circuit in the predetermined area, by using the stored first configuration data and predetermined configuration data, on the predetermined area and a different area, and to perform second configuration processing for configuring the second logical circuit in the predetermined area, by using the stored second configuration data and predetermined configuration data, on the predetermined area and the different area. The predetermined configuration data used for the first configuration processing and the predetermined configuration data used for the second configuration processing are not stored in a duplicated way. |
| US09760281B2 |
Sequential write stream management
In one embodiment, sequential write stream management is employed to improve the sequential nature of write data placed in a storage such as a solid state drive, notwithstanding intermingling of write commands from various sequential and nonsequential streams from multiple processor nodes in a system. In one embodiment, write data from an identified sequential write stream is placed in a storage area assigned to that particular identified sequential write stream. In another aspect, detected sequential write streams are identified as a function of write velocity of the detected stream. Other aspects are described herein. |
| US09760280B2 |
Touch-panel input device
A touch-panel input device as disclosed in the specification comprises a touch panel and an input controller capable of switching between a right-hand two-point touch input sensing mode suitable for the placement of right fingers and a left-hand two-point touch input sensing mode suitable for the placement of left fingers, wherein the input controller senses two-point touches on the touch panel in either of these input sensing modes. |
| US09760278B2 |
Finger expressions for touch screens
A system and method for haptic feedback includes: sensing touch input in at least one area of a touch surface; determining quantitative features of the touch input; determining temporal features of the touch input; and generating a command represented by the quantitative and temporal features of the touch input, said command producing at least one of: an alphanumeric character, a symbol, and an execution instruction. |
| US09760277B2 |
Electronic device and method for detecting proximity input and touch input
A method for detecting an input in an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting a non-contact proximity input by an input unit at a plurality of points on a screen that is functionally connected to the electronic device, calculating a change in distance from the input unit in response to movement detected by the input unit, for each of the plurality of detected points, and determining at least one of the plurality of points as an input point by the input unit using the calculated change. |
| US09760276B2 |
Method for disabling a locking screen by using object and electronic device using the method
A method of disabling a locking screen of an electronic device is provided. The method includes selecting at least two objects among at least three objects each having a unique color, determining whether at least one of a color order and a rotation direction of the selected at least two objects matches a pre-set color order and a pre-set rotation direction, and disabling a locking screen upon determining the match with at least one of the pre-set color order and the pre-set rotation direction. |
| US09760269B2 |
Method and apparatus for operating function in touch device
A method for operating a function in a touch device capable of simultaneously changing an option and executing the function based on an input touch event during execution of a function using a function button provided in a certain mode which is executed in a touch device supporting touch based input and an apparatus thereof is provided. The method includes executing a second function associated with option setting according to a touch event input to a function button; and executing a first function allocated to the function button according to an option value set by the second function when the input touch event is released. |
| US09760268B2 |
Mobile device
A mobile device includes a storage unit that stores information of previously registered electrical devices and an application for monitoring and controlling the previously registered electrical devices, a communication unit that communicates with the previously registered electrical device, a user interface unit that includes an overview part and a widget part, outputs an operation status of the previously registered electrical device, and receives an operation command of at least one of the previously registered electrical devices, a control unit that controls the user interface unit so that the operation status of the previously registered electrical device is output when the application is executed, and controls an operation of the at least one electrical device based on the operation command input to the user interface unit. |
| US09760262B2 |
Gestures involving direct interaction with a data visualization
Functionality is described herein for directly interacting with parts of a data visualization. For instance, the functionality allows a user to directly interact with data items to filter them out from the data visualization, and later restore them to the data visualization. The functionality also allows a user to directly interact with an axis to sort the data items in the data visualization. The functionality also allows a user to directly interact with a label of the data visualization to choose a new label, and to reorganize the information represented by the data visualization in response thereto. Further, before finalizing any update to the data visualization, the functionality may provide a preview of the updated data visualization. |
| US09760251B2 |
Partial expansion method of encoded images and image processing apparatus
A method and apparatus for partially up/downscaling an image encoded on a macroblock basis utilizing a computer. The method and apparatus performs operations of: creating map data of the encoded image so as to be able to find a filestream position corresponding to a macroblock in the encoded image to be decoded; creating a shrunken image of the encoded image; receiving a first control request from a user to display a first part in the encoded image; displaying on a display device, a second part in the shrunken image corresponding to the first part in the encoded image; decoding macroblocks containing the first part in the encoded image, using the map data; and displaying on the display device, the first part in the encoded image using the decoded macroblocks so as to replace the second part in the shrunken image therewith. |
| US09760250B2 |
Electronic device and method for controlling the same
An electronic device that is capable of efficiently providing or acquiring information on content data, and a method for controlling the same are provided. When information of content data files are provided to an external device in response to a request from the external device, if a number is specified in the request, a specified number of information are transmitted to the external device in an order from a newest content data file from among the content data files. |
| US09760246B2 |
Unified settings for multiple account types
Account types that support one or more data classes (e.g., email, contacts, calendar, instant messaging) can be added and configured on a mobile device using a unified settings user interface. The user interface allows the user to easily activate and deactivate one or more data classes for an account type. The user interface can support one or more predefined account types and can allow the user to add and configure new account types. Visual indicators are provided in the user interface to remind the user of the data classes that are active on the mobile device for a particular account. Users can configure settings that effect a particular data class in all accounts on the mobile device. Users can also configure settings that are specific to a particular account. |
| US09760244B2 |
Application equivalence map for synchronized positioning of application icons across device platforms
Technologies are presented for synchronizing associations between application icons and application functions across platforms. According to some examples, a layout and positioning of icons for different applications that perform similar functions may be synchronized across different devices. As a result, users may associate the position of an application icon on a device display with a particular function regardless of the actual device or platform. An application equivalence map may be used to synchronize application icon layout and positioning across the different devices and platforms. In other examples, icons for different applications that perform similar functions on different devices may be positioned similarly relative to equivalent display elements or features such as display corners, built-in interface elements, and comparable features. |
| US09760243B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing a transition between map representations on a user interface
An approach is provided for presenting transition animations on a user interface. The approach involves presentation of one or more map representations of at least one map route, one or more map objects associated with the at least one map route, or a combination thereof in at least one user interface, wherein the at least one map route is represented as at least one spline representation in a two-dimensional or a three-dimensional space represented in the at least one user interface. The approach also involves determining at least one straight-line representation of the at least one spline representation. The approach further involves transposing of the one or more map representations from the at least one spline representation to the at least one straight-line representation. The approach also involves causing a presentation of one or more transition animations generated to show at least one transition from the at least one spline representation to the at least one straight-line representation. |
| US09760241B1 |
Tactile interaction with content
Some implementations provide tactile interaction to a user during consumption of content. For instance, when a user accesses a content item on an electronic device having a display, the user may touch the display at a location corresponding to a first feature in a displayed image to generate a first type of tactile output. Moving the user's finger to a location of a second feature of the image may result in a second type of tactile output, different from the first. Additionally, in some implementations, a force of a touch input may be determined, and the tactile output may vary based on the amount of force of the touch input. Further, in some implementations, the tactile output may vary based on a time duration of a touch input. |
| US09760237B2 |
User interfaces for displaying geographic information
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide user interfaces for overlaying a displayed image of a geographic area with graphical information derived from a plurality of data layers that are received in response to a search query. The graphical information includes graphical indications derived from or included in the first one of the plurality of the data layers that show the locations of the subset of the plurality of land parcels in the geographic area. Other information is also overlaid on the image of the geographic area. |
| US09760235B2 |
Lens-defined adjustment of displays
In an implementation, an image is distorted for display on a display device to give an appearance of a lens being applied to the image. A brightness level of the appearance of the lens for display on the display device is adjusted such that the brightness level of the appearance of the lens differs from a brightness level of the portion of the image that surrounds the appearance of the lens. |
| US09760234B2 |
Desktop icon management and grouping using desktop containers
A set of desktop icons on a graphical user interface (GUI) desktop can be selected, which marks the icons as being associated with a desktop container. In the GUI, a visual depiction that the selected desktop icons are associated with the desktop container can occur. The desktop container can be a GUI object for grouping a set of desktop icons and for manipulating a grouped set of desktop icons as a group. A user interaction with the desktop container can be received, which results in a container action being performed. The container action can affect each of the selected desktop icons and/or can affect targets to which each of the selected desktop icons point. |
| US09760233B2 |
Efficient tomographic processing for touch determination
Touch sensitivity is enabled using a touch system that comprises a panel configured to conduct signals, e.g. by TIR, along detection lines across a touch surface. A signal processor operates to generate data samples indicative of transmitted signal energy on parallel detection lines at a number of different angles across the touch surface; process the data samples for generation of interpolated Fourier coefficients at grid points in a regular grid in a Fourier domain; and operate a two-dimensional inverse Fourier transform on the interpolated Fourier coefficients so as to generate an interaction pattern for the touch surface. The interpolated Fourier coefficients are generated sequentially for individual groups of grid points. Each individual group comprises grid points that have equal distance to an origin in the regular grid, e.g. grid points that are mapped onto each other by one or ore lines of symmetry in the regular grid. The group-based processing may improve processing speed and/or reduce the need for data storage. |
| US09760227B2 |
OGS captive touch panel and method for manufacturing same
The present invention provides an OGS capacitive touch panel, including a substrate, a touch control unit, an insulating layer, a conductor and a trace of the touch control unit, wherein the touch control unit and the insulating layer are arranged on a first surface of the substrate and the former is in the active area and the latter on the periphery of the capacitive touch panel; the trace of the touch control unit extends from the touch control unit on the first surface; on the periphery of the capacitive touch panel, the insulating layer partly covers the trace of the touch control unit, and the conductor is electrically connected to the trace of the touch control unit on the part of the trace of the touch control unit which is uncovered by the insulating layer. The method for manufacturing the OGS capacitive touch panel of the invention arranges the process of forming the insulating layer after the process of forming the touch control units and the traces of the touch control units. In the invention, the problem of color changing and insulativity deteriorating of the insulating layer, which is formed by general colored ink, gloss varnish or colored photo-sensitive resist, aroused by the poor high-temperature resistance is solved, and the difficulty in coating process and traces having to get over a step are avoided. The OGS capacitive touch panel of the invention is simple structured and reliable; its manufacturing method has less processes and is easy to carry on. |
| US09760225B2 |
Circuit device and manufacturing method thereof
A circuit device is provided. The circuit device comprises a transparent substrate, a first transparent blocking layer, a first patterned conductive layer, and a second conductive layer. The transparent substrate has a first surface. The first transparent blocking layer is disposed on the first surface. The first patterned conductive layer is disposed on the first transparent blocking layer, and the second conductive layer is disposed on a side of the transparent substrate opposite to the first surface. |
| US09760224B2 |
Wireless control system, touch-sensitive module and manufacturing method of same
A wireless control system, a touch-sensitive pad structure, a touch-sensitive module and a method for manufacturing the touch-sensitive module are provided. The wireless control system includes a controlled device and a remote controller which includes the touch-sensitive module. The touch-sensitive module includes a plurality of sensor pads. The controlled device is controlled by detecting changes of physical properties of the sensor pads without touching the sensor pads. |
| US09760214B2 |
Method and apparatus for data entry input
A method and apparatus for inputting data for an electronic data entry device are provided. In one embodiment, identification of an input object such as the particular fingers of a user that are used to actuate a key region is performed. The symbol associated with the actuated key region and the finger (or other input object) used is determined. In other embodiments, virtual input devices with interfaces such as QWERTY style keyboards, phone keypads, and multi-touch capable touchpads or tablets are provided in input regions. One or more video capturing devices remotely acquire actuation information from the input regions during data entry. User inputted symbols or functions are determined based on the actuations, their locations and identified input object sets that caused the actuations. |
| US09760205B2 |
Interference mitigation in a capacitive sensing device
In an example, a processing system for a capacitive sensing device includes a sensor module having sensor circuitry coupled to a first plurality of sensor electrodes. The sensor module is configured to receive resulting signals from the plurality of sensor electrodes using a capacitive sensing signal having a plurality of capacitive sensing bursts and a sensing frequency. The sensor module is further configured to introduce at least one phase shift between a respective at least one pair of the plurality of capacitive sensing bursts. The processing system further includes a determination module configured to determine capacitive measurements based on the resulting signals. |
| US09760196B2 |
Terminal apparatus, display method and recording medium
An information processing apparatus that controls a display disposed on a casing of the information processing apparatus to display an image; outputs, by a communication interface of the information processing apparatus, the image displayed on the display; detects an orientation of the casing; and generates different images as the image displayed on the display and the image output by the communication interface when a predetermined change of orientation of the casing is detected. |
| US09760193B2 |
Composite substrate structure and touch panel having the same
The present disclosure provides a composite substrate structure and a touch panel having composite substrate structure, for promoting abrasion resistance, visual transparency, and appearance. The composite substrate structure includes a transparent substrate, a hydrophobic layer disposed on the transparent substrate, and a diamond-like carbon layer disposed between the transparent substrate and the hydrophobic layer, wherein the hydrophobic layer has a coefficient of static friction less than or equal to about 0.1. |
| US09760187B2 |
Stylus with active color display/select for touch sensitive devices
Styluses with active color indicator functionality are disclosed. The styluses are intended for use with a touch sensitive device. The active color generally refers to the color currently in use by the touch sensitive device, such as in a virtual drawing or note taking application. Active colors can be selected using the touch sensitive device and/or the stylus itself. When the active color is selected using the touch sensitive device, the stylus receives the active color information and indicates the color on the stylus (e.g., via a correspondingly colored LED or LCD or a color rotation mechanism). When the active color is selected from the stylus itself, that color is indicated on the stylus and active color information is transmitted to the touch sensitive device. The active color can be displayed such that it is detectable regardless of stylus position (e.g., no blind spots). |
| US09760184B2 |
Portable keyboard and speaker assembly
A portable keyboard includes: a polygonal pillar-shaped main body having a battery embedded therein; a key assembly connected to the main body, the key assembly having a plurality of key arrangements; and a connecting member formed to extend down to the bottom of the key assembly while connecting the key assembly and the main body to each other, wherein at least one key arrangement in the key assembly allows information to be entered by a touch, a first element is provided to the main body, a second element is provided to the key assembly, and the first element and the second element are attached to each other by magnetic force such that the key assembly is wound. |
| US09760182B2 |
Input apparatus, device control method, recording medium, and mobile apparatus
An input apparatus for controlling an information terminal includes a gesture detecting unit that detects a rotational movement of a wrist of a user about a lower arm of the user and an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling a device to be controlled to the device to be controlled on the basis of a rotational direction of the detected rotational movement. If the gesture detecting unit detects a first rotational movement in a first rotational direction and thereafter detects a second rotational movement in a second rotational direction that is opposite to the first rotational direction, the output unit outputs a second control command corresponding to the second rotational direction without outputting a first control command corresponding to the first rotational direction. |
| US09760181B2 |
Apparatus and method for recognizing gesture using sensor
A method for recognizing a gesture by using a sensor is provided. The method includes recognizing sensor values for an object uninterruptedly in a plurality of sensors having a different operational range, generating a control value by combining the sensor values, and executing a function corresponding to the control value. |
| US09760180B2 |
User interface device and user interface method
A user interface device having: an acquisition unit that sequentially acquires pointing positions indicating at least one representative position of a specific region of a user used in a pointing operation; a detection unit that detects the start of a change and the end of the change into a predetermined shape of the specific region of the user; a storage unit that stores a pointing position corresponding to the time of the start of the change detected by the detection unit; a calculation unit that specifies a pointing position corresponding to the time of the end of the change detected by the detection unit and calculates a difference between the specified pointing position and the pointing position stored in the storage unit; and a position adjustment unit that adjusts the pointing positions acquired by the acquisition unit using the difference calculated by the calculation unit. |
| US09760176B2 |
Application display on a locked device
A user request to display an application while the device is locked is received. In response to this user request, one or more images generated by the application are obtained and displayed while the device is locked. Additionally, an indication of an application to be displayed upon resuming operation from a power-saving mode can be received, and an image generated by the application is displayed in response to resuming operation from the power-saving mode. |
| US09760174B1 |
Haptic feedback as accessibility mode in home automation systems
Systems and methods for providing haptic feedback in a home automation monitoring system are provided. A method for providing haptic feedback in a home automation system includes receiving an electronic command by a home automation controller, from a haptic feedback remote control device. The home automation controller determines whether the electronic command is associated with a user interface control condition stored in a haptic effects database. If so, the home automation controller accesses the haptic effects database to identify a first haptic feedback effect associated with the determined user interface control condition, and transmits a first haptic feedback command indicating the first haptic feedback effect to the haptic feedback remote control device. A haptic feedback element in the haptic feedback remote control device is then activated to provide the first haptic feedback effect to a user of the haptic feedback remote control device. |
| US09760168B2 |
Guidance information display device
Disclosed is a guidance information display device, including: a display unit; a camera unit; an action detecting unit to detect a specific action of a user; and a control unit to instruct the display unit to display guidance information when the specific action is detected by the action detecting unit and a specific instrument to be operated is shot by the camera unit, the displayed guidance information corresponding to a combination of the detected specific action and the shot instrument to be operated. |
| US09760167B2 |
Visual stabilization system for head-mounted displays
Introduced herein are various techniques for displaying virtual and augmented reality content via a head-mounted display (HMD). The techniques can be used to improve the effectiveness of the HMD, as well as the general experience and comfort of users of the HMD. A binocular HMD system may present visual stabilizers to each eye that allow users to more easily fuse the digital content seen by each eye. In some embodiments the visual stabilizers are positioned within the digital content so that they converge to a shared location when viewed by a user, while in other embodiments the visual stabilizers are mapped to different locations within the user's field of view (e.g., peripheral areas) and are visually distinct from one another. These techniques allow the user to more easily fuse the digital content, thereby decreasing the eye fatigue and strain typically experienced when viewing virtual or augmented reality content. |
| US09760166B2 |
Haptic system for establishing a contact free interaction between at least one part of a user's body and a virtual environment
A haptic system for establishing an interaction between at least one part of the body of a user called stimulation zone and a virtual environment comprises means for estimating the position of the stimulation zone; means for emitting, toward the stimulation zone, at least one flow rate-controlled air jet, the air jet being emitted at a point of emission and its flow rate being determined as a function of the estimated position of the stimulation zone in space and of the characteristics of the virtual environment; a robotized structure controlled so as to move the point of emission of the air jet so that said point of emission remains at a constant distance from the stimulation zone. |
| US09760164B2 |
Touch panel and a manufacturing method thereof
Present invention discloses a touch panel and a manufacturing method thereof, the touch panel comprises: a substrate; a silver nano-wire electrode layer provided on the substrate comprising a connecting area and a non-connecting area; a first protective layer provided on silver nano-wire electrode layer having a first hole corresponding to connecting area; a second protective layer provided on first protective layer having a second hole corresponding to position of first hole; and a connecting wire provided on second protective layer connected to silver nano-wire electrode layer in connecting area through second hole and first hole. With the touch panel, the problem that etching solution can't seep when a single protective layer is too thick and the problem that a silver nano-wire layer is easily oxidized and the adhesion of the silver nano-wire layer is poor when a single protective layer is too thin can be avoided. |
| US09760162B2 |
Distribution of tasks among asymmetric processing elements
Techniques to control power and processing among a plurality of asymmetric cores. In one embodiment, one or more asymmetric cores are power managed to migrate processes or threads among a plurality of cores according to the performance and power needs of the system. |
| US09760161B2 |
Method and system for managing power supplies
A method and a system are applied to manage a plurality of power supplies. In both the method and the system, a board management controller is applied to detect a plurality of power supplies, so as to determine whether the power supplies are normally operated. When the power supplies are operated normally, the board management controller automatically checks whether an automatic power control means is activated. When the automatic power control means is not activated, the board management controller calculates a real-time residual maximum power value according to at least one of the normal-operated power supplies. Then, the board management controller resets a system power supply value of a management engine by the real-time residual maximum power value. Finally, the board management controller orders the complex programmable logic device relieve a thermal protection means, whereby the processor's operating frequency can be maintained at a normal operating frequency. |
| US09760158B2 |
Forcing a processor into a low power state
In an embodiment, a processor includes multiple cores and a power controller. The power controller may include a hardware duty cycle (HDC) logic to cause at least one logical processor of one of the cores to enter into a forced idle state even though the logical processor has a workload to execute. In addition, the HDC logic may cause the logical processor to exit the forced idle state prior to an end of an idle period if at least one other logical processor is prevented from entry into the forced idle state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US09760156B2 |
Display apparatus, display system having plural display apparatuses, and method for controlling the display system
A display apparatus, a display system having a plurality of display apparatuses, and a method for controlling the display system are disclosed in which a first voltage of a first transmission channel of a first display apparatus is changed according to transition from a power saving state to a wake-up state and a second display apparatus electrically connected to the first display apparatus detects variation of voltage of a first reception channel corresponding to voltage variation of the first transmission channel and transitions from a power saving state to a wake-up state according to the detection. |
| US09760155B2 |
Configuring power management functionality in a processor
In one embodiment, a multicore processor includes cores that can independently execute instructions, each at an independent voltage and frequency. The processor may include a power controller having logic to provide for configurability of power management features of the processor. One such feature enables at least one core to operate at an independent performance state based on a state of a single power domain indicator present in a control register. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US09760151B1 |
Detecting damage to an electronic device display
Detecting potential damage to a touch sensitive display of an electronic device as a result of contact with one or more other objects. Different characteristics associated with contact of the display by object(s) can be determined. Based upon one or more of these characteristics, the electronic device can determine if potential damage to the display is occurring. If so, the electronic device can trigger an alert warning of the potential damage. The characteristics can include the number of contacts/time, the frequency of contacts, the duration of each contact, the area of contact, the number of simultaneous contacts, and/or the intensity of the contact(s). Other factors indicating that the electronic device is not in use, such as the light intensity proximate to the electronic device, the orientation, movement, and/or location of the electronic device, can be detected to confirm that the alert should be issued. |
| US09760146B2 |
Conditional activation and deactivation of a microprocessor
Conditional activation and deactivation of a microprocessor. A hardware portion of an apparatus performs packet processing on received data, where the hardware portion selectively decodes the received data. A microprocessor performs data processing on decoded data, where the microprocessor is conditionally activated for performing the data processing and is conditionally deactivated when not performing the data processing. An output portion receives processed data and audibly renders the processed data without requiring the microprocessor. |
| US09760145B2 |
Saving the architectural state of a computing device using sectors
A system for saving the architectural state of a processor is described. The system performs a save state operation, which involves, for each sector in a set of sectors of the architectural state, determining whether the architectural state for the sector has already been saved to a memory, and saving the architectural state for the sector to the memory when the architectural state for the sector has not already been saved to the memory. Each sector in the set of sectors comprises a different and separate portion of the architectural state of the processor. The system determines whether the architectural state for a given sector has already been saved to the memory by checking a needs-rinsing flag for the given sector. The needs-rinsing flag for the given sector is asserted upon modifying the given sector and cleared following the save state operation. |
| US09760141B2 |
Dynamic power distribution system
A dynamic power distribution system includes a dynamic powering system that provides dynamic power, an external device, and a powered system that is coupled to the external device and engaging the dynamic powering system. The powered system determines a power budget using the dynamic power received from the dynamic powering system. The powered system also determines a powered system component load for a plurality of powered system components, receives a power request from the external device, and retrieves at least one power distribution rule. Using the powered system component load, the power request, and the at least one power distribution rule, and powered system allocates and distributes a first portion the power budget to the external device, and may also allocate and distribute a second portion the power budget to at least one of the plurality of powered system components. The dynamic powering system may be a wireless powering system. |
| US09760140B1 |
Method, system and apparatus for monitoring and measuring power usage by a device
A system and method for remotely monitoring, measuring and controlling power to an electrically powered device is disclosed herein. The system preferably comprises an apparatus, an electrically-powered device and a controller. The apparatus preferably comprises a cord, an alternating current outlet socket, an alternating current input plug, an electro-mechanical relay, a processor and a transceiver. The system preferably uses a WiFi communication signal to transmit commands from the remote controller to the apparatus. |
| US09760138B2 |
Load scheduling in multi-battery devices
Various embodiments provide techniques and devices for scheduling power loads in devices having multiple batteries. Loads are characterized based on the power required to serve them. Loads are then assigned to batteries in response to the type of load and relative monitored characteristics of the batteries. The monitored battery characteristics can change over time. In some embodiments, stored profile information of the batteries can also be used in scheduling loads. In further embodiments, estimated workloads can also be used to schedule loads. |
| US09760132B2 |
Stiffening electronic packages by disposing a stiffener ring between substrate center area and conductive pad
Stiffening is provided for an electronic package assembly having a substrate. A first electronic package, having a first function, is electromechanically fastened to a first surface of the substrate with a first array of electrically conductive interconnects, which is disposed over a central area of the substrate first surface. A second electronic package, having a second function, is fastened to the first substrate surface with a second conductive interconnect array. At least a pair of the first array conductors is electrically coupled to at least a pair of the second array conductors for data/signal exchange and at least a component of the first electronic package interacts with at least a component of the second package. A metallic stiffener ring is disposed about an outer periphery of at least the central area of the substrate. |
| US09760124B1 |
Organic light emitting diode (“OLED”)-based displays
Method and apparatus for OLED-based displays are provided. Methods may include receiving card identification from a contactless communications chip at an OLED-based foldable display. Methods may include receiving a handwritten signature at a pressure-sensitive portion on the display. Methods may include transmitting the card identification information to a secure entity hub. Methods may include receiving a packet from the secure entity hub. The packet may include the identification number, an acceptance of the handwritten signature and card blank information. Methods may include activating a card blank attached to the display with card blank information. Methods may include transmitting a second packet to the secure entity hub comprising the identification number and a message that the card blank has been activated. |
| US09760116B2 |
Docking station for tablet device
A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection. |
| US09760113B2 |
Backward compatibility through use of spoof clock and fine grain frequency control
An application runs at a first operating frequency if the application is designed for a current version of a system and runs at a second operating frequency if the application is designed for a prior version of the system that operates at a lower frequency than the first operating frequency. The second operating frequency may be higher than the operating frequency of the prior version of the system to account for differences in latency, throughput or other processing characteristics between the two systems. Software readable cycle counters are based on a spoof clock running at the operating frequency of the prior version of the system, rather than the true operating frequency. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. |
| US09760112B2 |
Apparatus for communicating another device
A semiconductor chip comprising: an internal clock circuit for generating an internal clock signal; a first phase shift device for shifting the phase of an external clock signal and outputting a phase shifting clock signal; a multiplexer, for selectively outputting one of the internal clock signal and the phase shifting clock signal to be a first clock signal; a second phase shift device, for shifting the phase of the first clock signal and outputting a second clock signal; an first output pad, for outputting the first clock signal; and a controllable pad. The controllable pad is controlled to selectively act as an input pad for receiving the external signal and transmitting the external clock signal to the first phase shift device, or act as a second output pad for transmitting the second clock signal. |
| US09760109B2 |
HEV brake pedal assembly with pedal return mechanism
A brake pedal assembly includes an assembly frame, a pedal arm pivotally carried by the assembly frame, a booster input rod, a booster washer carried by the booster input rod, a rod actuating element carried by the pedal arm and engaging the booster input rod and a biasing device interposed between the booster washer and the rod actuating element. |
| US09760107B2 |
Semiconductor device
A plurality of IO cells are arranged along an edge portion of a semiconductor chip. Some elements forming a reference voltage generation circuit are arranged in a first corner region of the semiconductor chip. Remaining elements forming the reference voltage generation circuit are arranged in a core region on an inner side of the edge portion of the semiconductor chip. Among a plurality of corner regions, the first corner region is located closest to the remaining elements. |
| US09760106B2 |
Integrated circuit having regulated voltage island power system
Various embodiments include an integrated circuit (IC) structure having: a chip control logic; a chip power system connected with the chip control logic; and a voltage island connected with the chip control logic and the chip power system, the voltage island including: an interface component for interfacing with the chip power system and the chip control logic; a logic island connected with the interface component; and a voltage island power system connected with the interface component and the logic island, the voltage island power system independently controlling a voltage supplied to the logic island. |
| US09760103B2 |
Integrated circuit having regulator controlled based on operational speed
Aspects of the disclosure include an integrated circuit that includes a first circuit, a first performance detector, and a first regulator. The first circuit is configured to receive a first regulated voltage from a first voltage supply line disposed on the integrated circuit. The first performance detector includes a first speed monitor disposed adjacent to the first circuit, and the first performance detector is configured to generate a first control signal based on a first speed detection result from the first speed monitor. The first speed detection result corresponds to measuring an operational speed of the first circuit. The first regulator is configured to receive a global supply voltage from a power rail and output the first regulated voltage based on the global supply voltage and the first control signal. |
| US09760102B2 |
Active-matrix substrate, display panel and display device including the same
A technique is provided that reduces dullness of a potential provided to a line such as gate line on an active-matrix substrate to enable driving the line at high speed and, at the same time, reduces the size of the picture frame region. On an active-matrix substrate (20a) are provided gate lines (13G) and source lines. On the active-matrix substrate (20a) are further provided: gate drivers (11) each including a plurality of switching elements, at least one of which is located in a pixel region, for supplying a scan signal to a gate line (13G); and lines (15L1) each for supplying a control signal to the associated gate driver (11). A control signal is supplied by a display control circuit (4) located outside the display region to the gate drivers (11) via the lines (15L1). In response to a control signal supplied, each gate driver (11) drives the gate line (13G) to which it is connected. |
| US09760099B2 |
Systems, program code, computer readable media for planning and retrofit of energy efficient eco-industrial parks through inter-time-inter-systems energy integration
Systems, computer readable media, and program product/code for providing enhanced energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gases for an eco-industrial park with retrofit in mind and eco-industrial park retrofit with retrofit in mind, are provided. An exemplary system includes a computer configured to perform the operations of identifying hybrid inter-time zones inter-area matching solutions through selecting best energy efficient routes, generating technically viable energy efficient eco-industrial parks alternatives, identifying best generation and allocation of energy utilities, and synthesizing a combined heat and power utility system that satisfies the eco-park demands during each time zone as well as rendering its best operating scenario at each specific time-zone. This inter-time-zones inter-area integration can include identifying the best and the second best matching solutions among processes in the eco-industrial park for spatial energy integration and the best and second best matching solutions among all time-zones for temporal energy integration and greenhouse gas emissions reduction for the optimal synthesis or retrofit of eco-industrial parks. |
| US09760094B2 |
Distributed collaborative operations processor systems and methods
Described herein is an apparatus for semi-autonomous vehicle control of a vehicle includes a distributed mission module configured to modify a mission element of a group mission based on availability of data. The group mission involves a plurality of vehicles. The apparatus also includes a guidance module configured to compute a path for a local vehicle of the plurality of vehicles based on the modified mission element. The path is configured to achieve the modified mission element. Additionally, the apparatus includes a multi-protocol translator module configured to convert the path into one or more control commands for the local vehicle. The distributed mission module, guidance module, and multi-protocol translator are located on-board the vehicle. |
| US09760093B2 |
Manipulation of objects
A system for manipulation of objects. The system includes N objects, where N is greater than or equal to 2 and is an integer; and a mechanism for controlling and 2D locating of the N objects. A method for manipulating objects. The method includes the steps of receiving information from N objects, where N is greater than or equal to 2 and is an integer, at a centrally controlling and 2D locating controller; determining 2D locations by the controller of the N objects; and transmitting from the controller directions to the N objects for the N objects to move. An apparatus for tracking. The apparatus includes N objects, where N is greater than or equal to 2 and is an integer, each object having an emitter which emits light; and a mechanism for 2D sensing of the N objects over time from the light emitted by each emitter. The present invention pertains to a method for tracking. The method includes the steps of emitting light from N objects, where N is greater than or equal to 2 and is an integer; and sensing 2D locations of the N objects over time from the emitted light from the N objects. |
| US09760091B2 |
Jet propulsion watercraft and control method thereof
A jet propulsion watercraft includes a vessel body, an engine, a jet propulsion unit, a weight information obtaining processor, an engine controller, and a target rotational speed determining processor. The engine is accommodated in the vessel body. The jet propulsion unit is driven by the engine and propels the vessel body. The weight information obtaining processor obtains weight information regarding a weight of the vessel body. The engine controller controls an engine rotational speed such that a vessel velocity reaches a predetermined set velocity. The target rotational speed determining processor determines a target engine rotational speed corresponding to the set velocity in accordance with the weight information. The engine controller controls the engine rotational speed such that the vessel velocity reaches the set velocity based on the target engine rotational speed determined in accordance with the weight information. |
| US09760090B2 |
Crowd sourcing data for autonomous vehicle navigation
A method of processing vehicle navigation information for use in autonomous vehicle navigation is provided. The method includes receiving, by a server, navigation information from a plurality of vehicles. The navigation information from the plurality of vehicles is associated with a common road segment. The method also includes storing, by the server, the navigation information associated with the common road segment. The method also includes generating, by the server, at least a portion of an autonomous vehicle road navigation model for the common road segment based on the navigation information from the plurality of vehicles. The method further includes distributing, by the server, the autonomous vehicle road navigation model to one or more autonomous vehicles for use in autonomously navigating the one or more autonomous vehicles along the common road segment. |
| US09760086B2 |
Method for storing and/or order-picking product units
A method for storing and/or order-picking product units in a storage and/or order-picking installation (P1), in which incoming transporting units are stored on an interim basis in a store, are supplied, if required, to a depalletizing station (4) and are individually stored on an interim basis in a buffer store (6) for product units. Thereafter, branch-specific mixed pallets (16) are automatically set up, supplied to the delivery zone (11) and loaded onto lorries. The system solution is distinguished, in particular, in that it can dispense entirely with transporting aids such as shelves for product units, rows of product units or for entire layers of transporting units. The transport shuttles (8) provided and the rail installation (8a) perform largely the functions of transporting aids, storage means and conveying systems. |
| US09760085B2 |
Production support system, production support method, and production support program
According to one embodiment, a production support system includes: a production information storage unit; a manufacturing apparatus information storage unit; an inspection/measurement apparatus information storage unit; a planned lot number calculation unit; a first control mode calculation unit. The first control mode calculation unit is configured to calculate an appropriate control mode from the number of products to be subjected to the control of the final quality, a relationship between fluctuation of the final quality and a number of products when performing a predetermined feedback type/feedforward type combined APC, fluctuation of the final quality when performing a feedforward type APC, and fluctuation of the final quality when not performing the feedback type/feedforward type combined APC. |
| US09760083B2 |
Apparatus and method for detecting damage to tool in machine
The apparatus for detecting damage to the tool in the machine and the method of detecting damage to the tool according to the present disclosure are applied to a machine, such as a CNC, to detect and control damage to a tool and possibility of damage in advance, thereby efficiently managing processing work by the machine while achieving safety of the machine. |
| US09760080B2 |
Mining machine management system and mining machine management method
A mining machine management system includes: a position information detection unit detecting position information related to a position of a mining machine; and a determination unit determining whether a second route corresponding to a position information group obtained from a plurality of pieces of the position information detected when the mining machine is in operation is identical to a first route that is a route taken by the mining machine departing a predetermined first position, passing a second position at which a load is loaded, and moving to a third position at which the load is removed, based on at least route information of the first route and the position information group, the route information including a plurality of nodes present at every predetermined distance of the first route and a link connecting the nodes adjacent to each other. |
| US09760079B2 |
Cutting tool machining method and a wire electric discharge machine
In a wire electric discharge machine that machines a blade section of a cutting tool, in a state in which a rod-shaped reference jig is fixed to a rotary axis, a position on an outer circumferential surface of the reference jig is measured at each rotation position and stored. A rotational run-out error is calculated based on the stored rotational run-out position information, and a machining program is corrected to cancel the rotational run-out error. |
| US09760078B2 |
System for positioning a tool in a work space
A system for assisting in the use by an operator of the operating element of a tool at desired locations at a worksite, includes a stationary control and a position sensor secured to the tool. The stationary control is located at the worksite, and has data stored therein specifying one or more desired locations for operation of the operating element of the tool at the worksite. A position sensor is mounted on the tool. The position sensor determines the position of the operating element of the tool. The position sensor includes a communication device for communicating with said stationary control, a sensor for determining its relative position with respect to said stationary control, and a display for providing indications to the user of the tool of the desired location for the operating element of the tool and of the actual location of the operating element of the tool. |
| US09760076B2 |
Method, control device and control system for the control of an automation system
In order to be able, for control of an automation system, to project, establish, process and/or simulate device functions of the control devices used in a simple and flexible way, the invention provides a method by means of which at least one software module is made available in an execution environment (350) with a program function (301-305b, 311-315, 321a-324) that can be executed in the execution environment (350), where the program function (301-305b, 311-315, 321a-324) is a representative function of the device function (201-205b, 211-215) that is stored in an associated control device (101-105, 121-125) of the control system, the device function and the program function are at least partially identical, the device function comprises at least one first variable function parameter, and the program function comprises at least one second variable function parameter that is assigned to the first function parameter of the device function, the second function parameter is adjusted as a function of user inputs, the adapted second function parameter is transferred to the associated control device (101-105, 121-125) via a network (400), and the first function parameter is set at the value of the second function parameter.Furthermore, the invention provides a control device and control system that are designed to carry out the method. |
| US09760074B2 |
Visualization employing heat maps to convey quality, prognostics, or diagnostics information
A visualization system for creating, displaying and animating overview and detail heat map displays for industrial automation. The visualization system connects the heat map displays to an interface component providing manual or automatic input data from an industrial process or an archive of historical industrial process input data. The animated heat map displays providing quality, prognostic or diagnostic information. |
| US09760065B2 |
Home appliance, home appliance system, and control method thereof
A home appliance, a home appliance system, and a control method thereof are disclosed. Transmission and reception of data are performed between the terminal and the home appliance using near field communication (NFC), thereby easily checking information of the home appliance. In addition, operation of the home appliance is easily set and changed through an application installed in the terminal and information regarding the home appliance received from the home appliance is displayed through the terminal such that a user checks various kinds of information regarding the home appliance, thereby greatly improving user convenience. |
| US09760059B2 |
Photosensitive member unit and image forming apparatus including the same
A photosensitive member unit for an image forming apparatus includes a rotatable photosensitive drum; a charging roller including an elastic layer; a first spring urging the roller toward the drum; a drive receiving portion provided on the drum; a rotatable spacer including a contact portion contacted to the drive receiving portion and capable of receiving the driving force through the drive receiving portion, the spacer being rotatable between a spacing position for maintaining a spaced state in which the contact portion contacts the drive receiving portion to space the roller from the drum, and a contact position in which the spaced state between the drum and the roller is disestablished, and the spacer being movable toward the drum; a supporting member urging the spacer in a state that spacer is in the spacing position; and a second spring urging the supporting member toward a rotation axis of the spacer. |
| US09760055B2 |
Image forming apparatus with toner cartridge including new toner containing unit and waste toner containing unit
An image forming apparatus includes a main body casing; a first drum unit including a first photosensitive drum configured to rotate about an axis extending in a first direction; a second drum unit including a second photosensitive drum configured to rotate about an axis extending in the first direction; a belt; a cleaning member configured to clean the belt; an auger configured to convey waste toner cleaned by the cleaning member; a first toner cartridge including a first new toner containing unit configured to supply new toner and a waste toner containing unit configured to contain the waste toner conveyed by the auger; and a second toner cartridge including a second new toner containing unit configured to supply new toner to the second drum unit. The waste toner containing unit is aligned with the first new toner containing unit in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. |
| US09760043B1 |
Fixing device, collecting roller, and image forming apparatus
A fixing device includes a fixing roller that fixes a toner image to a recording medium; a cleaning roller that contacts the fixing roller and rotates, and cleans off toner adhered to a surface of the fixing roller; and a collecting roller that contacts the cleaning roller and rotates, and collects toner adhered to a surface of the cleaning roller, the collecting roller including an air passage section that extends through the collecting roller in an axial direction of the collecting roller and through which air passes. |
| US09760042B1 |
Heating device and image forming apparatus
A heating device includes a heating member body having a surface that is configured to contact a continuous medium; plural heat sources that are arranged in a width direction of the continuous medium and that are configured to increase a temperature of the heating member body; an electric power circuit that is configured to supply electric power to the heat sources in accordance with a width of the continuous medium; a heat transfer member that is disposed so as to face the heat sources and that extends in the width direction of the continuous medium; and an overheat prevention device that is disposed in contact with the heat transfer member and that is configured to stop supply of electric power from the electric power circuit if a temperature of the heat transfer member exceeds a predetermined temperature. |
| US09760030B2 |
Electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge, and electrophotographic apparatus
An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a laminated body, the laminated body including a support, an undercoat layer, and a charge generating layer. The undercoat layer includes a polymerized product of a composition including an electron transport material represented by formula (1), a cross-linking agent, and a thermoplastic resin having a polymerizable functional group, the laminated body satisfying expressions (2) and (3) Z1—X—Z2 (1) 0.20≦|Vd2−Vd1|≦2.0 (2) τ≦10 (3) in which Z1 and Z2 are groups having electron transport property, X is a linker, Vd2 and Vd1 are surface potentials of the charge generating layer after charging and τ is transit time based on a change rate of the surface of the charge generating layer, each as defined in the specification. |
| US09760028B2 |
Lithography system and method for processing a target, such as a wafer
A method for operating a target processing system for processing a target (23) on a chuck (13), the method comprising providing at least a first chuck position mark (27) and a second chuck position mark (28) on the chuck (13); providing an alignment sensing system (17) arranged for detecting the first and second chuck position marks (27, 28), the alignment sensing system (17) comprising at least a first alignment sensor (61) and a second alignment sensor (62); moving the chuck (13) to a first position based on at least one measurement of the alignment sensing system (17); and measuring at least one value related to the first position of the chuck. |
| US09760024B2 |
Mask device, exposure apparatus and exposure method
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mask device, an exposure apparatus and an exposure method, which enable a reduction in the possibility that the mask is scratched during exposure so as to protect the mask, and in turn a reduction in production cost of the semiconductor devices. The mask device comprises a mask carrier, a mask disposed on a lower surface of the mask carrier, and at least one protection unit provided on the mask carrier, wherein a lower end of the at least one protection unit is arranged to be lower than the lower surface of the mask during exposure. The mask device is applicable in exposure of a substrate to be exposed. |
| US09760023B2 |
Substrate carrying device
A substrate carrying device includes pads that hold a substrate, and a hand having recesses formed therein. The pads are placed in the recesses and detachably attached to the hand. Each of the pads includes a flange, and the flange of at least one of the pads includes an outer peripheral part detachably attached to the hand, an elastic part that is able to bend in the recess, and a substrate holding part that rises from an inner edge of the elastic part and holds the substrate by vacuum suction. |
| US09760021B2 |
Movable body drive method and movable body drive system, pattern formation method and apparatus, exposure method and apparatus, device manufacturing method, and calibration method
A controller measures positional information of a stage within an XY plane using three encoders which at least include one each of an X encoder and a Y encoder of an encoder system, and the stage is driven in the XY plane, based on measurement results of the positional information and positional information (p1, q1), (p2, q2), and (p3, q3) in a surface parallel to the XY plane of a head (an encoder) used for measurement of the positional information. Accordingly, it becomes possible to control the movement of the stage with good precision, while switching the head (the encoder) used for control during the movement of the stage using the encoder system which includes a plurality of heads. |
| US09760020B2 |
In-situ metrology
Metrology methods and systems are provided, which measure metrology targets during the exposure stage using reflected or diffracted exposure illumination or additional simultaneous illumination having longer wavelengths than the exposure illumination. The metrology measurements are used to correct the lithographic process in a short loop, enabling realtime and even predictive error correction. The metrology methods, tools and systems also include defect detection during the exposure stage. |
| US09760019B2 |
Projection exposure apparatus comprising a manipulator, and method for controlling a projection exposure apparatus
A method for controlling a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus includes: determining a wavefront error of the projection exposure apparatus; generating a travel vector, suitable for correcting the wavefront error, with travels for each zone of the optical manipulator; establishing a constraint parameter with respect to the travel for at least one zone of the optical manipulator; and checking the travels of the generated travel vector with respect to implementability. |
| US09760016B2 |
Lithography apparatus, lithography system, and method of manufacturing article
The present invention provides a lithography apparatus which performs a process of forming a pattern on a substrate conveyed from a coating apparatus which coats the substrate with a resist, the lithography apparatus including an obtaining unit configured to obtain, from the coating apparatus, first specifying information which specifies a processing target substrate conveyed from the coating apparatus to the lithography apparatus, out of a plurality of substrates which are coated with the resist by the coating apparatus and on which the process is to be performed, and a processing unit configured to select offset correction information corresponding to the processing target substrate from a plurality of pieces of offset correction information respectively corresponding to the plurality of substrates based on the first specifying information and perform the process on the processing target substrate by using the selected offset correction information. |
| US09760015B2 |
Extreme ultraviolet lithography process
A process of an extreme ultraviolet lithography is disclosed. The process includes receiving an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) mask, an EUV radiation source and an illuminator. The process also includes exposing the EUV mask by a radiation, originating from the EUV radiation source and directed by the illuminator, with a less-than-three-degree chief ray angle of incidence at the object side (CRAO). The process further includes removing most of the non-diffracted light and collecting and directing the diffracted light and the not removed non-diffracted light by a projection optics box (POB) to expose a target. |
| US09760014B2 |
Illumination optical apparatus and projection exposure apparatus
An illumination optical apparatus includes a plurality of birefringent members made of a birefringent material and arranged in an optical path on an incidence side of an optical integrator. The members change a polarization state of illumination light such that first and second rays of the illumination light are polarized in different directions on the pupil plane. The birefringent members are arranged such that an optical path length of the first ray in the birefringent material is different from an optical path length of the second ray in the birefringent material, and are arranged so as to change the polarization state of the illumination light incident on the plurality of the birefringent members in a linear polarization state having a substantially single polarization direction such that each of the first and second rays is polarized in a substantially circumferential direction about the optical axis on the pupil plane. |
| US09760012B2 |
Illumination device
An illumination optical system that illuminates a target surface includes a first deflector, a second deflector, and an optical integrator. The first deflector is arranged on a first face crossing an optical path of light from a light source and has a period in a first direction defined on the first face. The second deflector is arranged on a second face crossing an optical path of light from the first deflector and has a period in a second direction defined on the second face. The optical integrator has a plurality of wavefront division facets arrayed on a third face crossing an optical axis of light from the second deflector. At least one of the first and second deflectors rotates about an optical axis of the illumination optical system or about an axis parallel to the optical axis in order to adjust a pattern of an illumination distribution. |
| US09760009B2 |
Cross-linked polymer based hydrogel material compositions, methods and applications
A hydrogel material composition includes: (1) an alginate (or other cross-linking polymer) material; (2) an optional α-hydroxy carboxylate material; and (3) an iron cation material. The hydrogel material composition with or without the α-hydroxy-carboxylate material may be used in a photolithographic imaging application or a photorelease application within the context of a photoirradiation induced reduction/oxidation reaction of an iron (III) cation material to form an iron (II) cation material. |
| US09760008B2 |
Direct current superposition freeze
Systems and methods include improved techniques for patterning substrates, including improvements to double patterning techniques. Direct current superposition plasma processing is combined with photolithographic patterning techniques. An electron flux or ballistic electron beam from a plasma processing system can induce cross linking in a given photoresist, which alters the photoresist to be resistant to subsequent light exposure and/or developer treatments. Plasma processing is also used to add a protective layer of oxide on exposed surfaces of a first relief pattern, thereby protecting the photoresist from a developing acid. By protecting an initial photoresist relief pattern from developing acid, a second pattern can be applied on and/or between the first photoresist relief pattern thereby doubling an initial pattern or otherwise increasing pattern density. This combined pattern can then be used for subsequent microfabrication such as transferring the combined pattern into one or more underlying layers. |
| US09760006B2 |
Silicon-containing resist underlayer film forming composition having urea group
There is provided a resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography for forming a resist underlayer film capable of being used as a hardmask. A resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography comprising: a hydrolyzable organosilane having a urea group; a hydrolysis product thereof; or a hydrolysis-condensation product thereof. The hydrolyzable organosilane is for example a compound of Formula (1): where at least one of three groups T1, T2, and T3 is a group of Formula (2): |
| US09760001B2 |
Manufacturing method of color filter substrate
A manufacturing method of a color filter substrate includes: depositing a photoresist layer on a substrate, patterning the photoresist layer through exposure and development and executing an UV curing; or forming an overcoat whose material is a light-cured material on a substrate, conducting an UV irradiation on the substrate from front and back sides of the substrate, respectively; or, depositing a black matrix photoresist, a red photoresist, a green photoresist and a blue photoresist on a substrate, respectively, and forming corresponding patterns respectively through exposure and development and executing an UV curing. By the technical solution, the line-width of a BM can be restrained from broadening, and the curing time can be shortened, thereby raising the production efficiency. |
| US09759998B2 |
Efficient solution for removing EUV native defects
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for mitigating printable native defects in an extreme ultra violet (EUV) mask substrate. In some embodiments, the method is performed by identifying a printable native defect within an EUV mask substrate that violates one or more sizing thresholds. A first section of the EUV mask substrate including the printable native defect is removed to form a concavity within the EUV mask substrate. A multi-layer replacement section that is devoid of a printable native defect is inserted into the concavity. |
| US09759990B2 |
Shoulder camera adaptor
A shoulder camera adaptor is provided that inhibits a tripod from falling behind even when a large external battery is mounted to take a video using a tripod. According to the present invention, a shoulder camera adaptor used for application of a handy video camera as a shoulder camera, is provided that includes a base, wherein the base includes a camera holder to hold the handy video camera, and the base is provided with mechanical units to fix the shoulder camera adaptor to a tripod base fixed to a tripod at at least two spots in at least longitudinally different positions in the shoulder camera adaptor. |
| US09759989B1 |
Camera camouflage device
This invention is a tree-mountable camera camouflage device having a knothole, wherein the knothole has a front side, a back side and an opening therethrough; wherein the front side has a camouflage surface and a front opening; wherein the back side has a camera compartment that fluidly connects with the opening; wherein the camera compartment is configured to removeably mount a camera; and wherein when the camera, and the knothole are removeably assembled, and mounted on a tree, the camera is concealed. |
| US09759987B2 |
Stroboscopic device
A stroboscopic device includes a flash discharge tube, a first element for performing switching operation of flash discharge tube, a second element for performing ON control of the first element by an ON operation, and performing OFF control of the first element by an OFF operation, a third element for performing the OFF control of the first element by an ON operation, and performing the ON control of the first element by an OFF operation, and a first circuit for holding the ON operation of the third element for a predetermined period. The first circuit includes a fourth element for holding the ON control of the third element by the ON operation, and a second circuit capable of setting an operation period of an ON operation of the fourth element. This makes it possible to prevent false operation of the first element due to noise with a simple circuit configuration. |
| US09759986B2 |
Enclosure device
In one embodiment of an enclosure device, a camera casing and light source casing are secured to a plate frame, and the enclosure device is configured to be mounted to an arm, such as a robotic welding arm. A shutter mounting arm may also be secured to the plate frame. A flap may be pivotally mounted to the distal end of the shutter mounting arm, such that the flap may be actuated between a first and second position by an actuator cooperatively engaged with the flap. The first position may be defined as to protect a camera lens positioned in the camera casing and a light source lens positioned in the light source casing. The second position may be defined as to not obscure a line-of-sight from either the light source and/or the camera to the work piece on the arm. A light source casing may be sandwiched between two side plates that are generally configured as mirror images of one another. The light source casing housing a light source may be configured as a laser designed to measure distances. |
| US09759984B1 |
Adjustable solid film camera aperture
A portable electronic device has a device housing, and an electronic camera module in the device housing. The module has a focusing lens to focus light from a scene, an imaging sensor to receive the focused light, and an electro-optic variable aperture to allow different amounts of the light from the scene to reach the imaging sensor. The electro-optic variable aperture may include a first aperture stack placed on a transparent substrate and a second aperture stack placed on the first aperture stack. The first aperture stack defines a first aperture and the second aperture stack defines a second aperture that is larger than the first aperture. Each aperture stack includes a transparent conductive oxide layer that is common with the adjacent aperture stack. Alternatively the electro-optic variable aperture may include an aperture stack that has two transparent conductive oxide layer layers, where one layer is in the form of concentric annuli. |
| US09759983B2 |
Frequency comb source with large comb spacing
A frequency comb laser providing large comb spacing is disclosed. At least one embodiment includes a mode locked waveguide laser system. The mode locked waveguide laser includes a laser cavity having a waveguide, and a dispersion control unit (DCU) in the cavity. The DCU imparts an angular dispersion, group-velocity dispersion (GVD) and a spatial chirp to a beam propagating in the cavity. The DCU is capable of producing net GVD in a range from a positive value to a negative value. In some embodiments a tunable fiber frequency comb system configured as an optical frequency synthesizer is provided. In at least one embodiment a low phase noise micro-wave source may be implemented with a fiber comb laser having a comb spacing greater than about 1 GHz. The laser system is suitable for mass-producible fiber comb sources with large comb spacing and low noise. Applications include high-resolution spectroscopy. |
| US09759982B2 |
Control of thermal energy in optical devices
The optical device includes an optical modulator positioned on a base. The modulator includes a ridge extending upward from the base. The ridge includes an electro-absorption medium through which light signals are guided. A thermal conductor is positioned so as to conduct thermal energy away from the ridge. The distance between the thermal conductor and the ridge changes along a length of at least a portion of the ridge. |
| US09759978B2 |
Composition and process for sealing microcells
The present invention is directed to a composition for the dielectric layer, which composition comprises a mixture of conductive filler material wherein said mixture consists of carbon nanotubes and graphite, and the dielectric layer formed comprises 0.01% to 7% by weight of carbon nanotubes and 0.1% to 20% by weight of graphite. The composition of the present invention may form a dielectric layer which has the desired electrical resistivity. In addition, the dielectric layer is expected to show better barrier properties, less moisture and temperature dependence and improved anisotropic properties. |
| US09759977B2 |
Electronic handwriting screen
The embodiments of present invention disclose an electronic handwriting screen and relate to the field of electrophoretic display techniques. In the embodiment of present invention, because insulation spacing elements are provided between the electrophonic display functional film and the bottom electrode, when an appropriate voltage is applied between the top electrode and the bottom electrode, the top electrode is pressed so as to make the electrophonic display functional film contact with the bottom electrode, which shortens the distance between the top electrode and the bottom electrode and further increases the electric field force acting on the charged colorant particles; as a result, electrophoresis effect occurs in the electrophoresis liquid so that patterns are displayed or erased at the pressing location, and handwriting function is thereby realized without a touch screen, reducing the manufacturing costs for an electronic handwriting screen. |
| US09759976B2 |
Electrophoretic display medium and preparing method thereof
An electrophoretic display medium and preparing method thereof. The electrophoretic display medium comprises: negatively or positively-charged pigment particles; neutral pigment particles with colors different from the charged pigment particles; and low-polar and/or non-polar dispersing solvent. The method of preparing the electrophoretic display medium comprises: synthesizing neutral pigment particles; synthesizing charged pigment particles; and preparing electrophoretic display medium. The method of synthesizing the neutral pigment particles comprises: mixing together pigment particles, macromonomers, coupling-agents and chain-initiators for polymeric reaction in the solvent, and reacting at a temperature of 30-120° C. for 4-48 hours. The method is applied to many kinds of inorganic oxides, inorganic salts and complex inorganic salt pigments. This method fundamentally avoids agglomeration caused by attraction of positively and negatively-charged electrophoretic particles, greatly enhancing display performance. The steps of synthesizing particles are simple and the preparing procedure of the electrophoretic medium is simplified, making the whole process simple and highly efficient. |
| US09759975B2 |
Electrochromic devices
Conventional electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Improvements are made using entirely solid and inorganic materials. Electrochromic devices are fabricated by forming an ion conducting electronically-insulating interfacial region that serves as an IC layer. In some methods, the interfacial region is formed after formation of an electrochromic and a counter electrode layer. The interfacial region contains an ion conducting electronically-insulating material along with components of the electrochromic and/or the counter electrode layer. Materials and microstructure of the electrochromic devices provide improvements in performance and reliability over conventional devices. In various embodiments, a counter electrode is fabricated to include a base anodically coloring material and one or more additives. |
| US09759974B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
A reflective display device includes a pixel structure (200) and a liquid crystal (210) containing a dye. The pixel structure (200) provides the liquid crystal (210) with a first tilt state and a second tilt state that are stable absent application of an electric field. In the first tilt state, the liquid crystal (210) is in an untwisted configuration. In the second tilt state, the liquid crystal (210) is in a twisted configuration, and the dye has an effective absorption that is higher than an effective absorption of the dye when the liquid crystal (210) is in the first tilt state. |
| US09759967B2 |
Liquid crystal display device and manufacturing method thereof
A liquid crystal display device includes a thin film transistor substrate having a pixel region and a frame region, and a color filter substrate. The frame region includes a first metal wire that surrounds the outside of the pixel region, and a second metal wire that is formed so as to surround the outside of the first metal wire. The first metal wire has at least one slit at an area overlapping with a seal material. |
| US09759965B2 |
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal device includes: a display area comprising pixels; a peripheral area disposed at an edge of the display area; a common voltage application wiring configured to transfer a common voltage; and a data voltage application wiring configured to transfer a data voltage. A ratio of a width of the common voltage application wiring and a width of the data voltage application wiring is in a range of 2:1 to 1:1. |
| US09759963B2 |
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display includes: a first substrate; a first electrode on the first substrate, and a plurality of first cutouts defined in the first electrode; an insulating layer on the first electrode; a second electrode on the insulating layer, a plurality of second cutouts defined in the second electrode, and a plurality of branch electrodes defined by the plurality of second cutouts; a second substrate facing the first substrate; and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second cutouts have a linear shape which extends in a length direction, widths of the plurality of first cutouts is larger than that of the plurality of branch electrodes in a width direction crossing the length direction, and the second cutouts overlap the plurality of first cutouts, in the length direction. |
| US09759962B2 |
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display includes a pixel electrode including a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode spaced apart with a gap therebetween, a common electrode facing the pixel electrode, and a liquid crystal layer formed between the pixel electrode and the common electrode and including a plurality of liquid crystal molecules. The first and second subpixel electrodes include a plurality of branches, and each of the first and second subpixel electrodes includes a plurality of subregions. The branches extend in different directions in different subregions. |
| US09759959B2 |
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display including a first substrate, a pixel electrode on the first substrate and including a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode separated from each other and located in one pixel area, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a common electrode on the second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein a first voltage applied to the first subpixel electrode is higher than a second voltage applied to the second subpixel electrode, wherein the first subpixel electrode includes first branch electrodes, the second subpixel electrode includes second branch electrodes, the second subpixel electrode is located around the pixel area to enclose the first subpixel electrode, wherein the first branch electrodes and the second branch electrodes face each other in a boundary portion of the first subpixel electrode and the second subpixel electrode. |
| US09759958B2 |
Array substrate, display device and method for manufacturing array substrate
The array substrate comprises a pixel electrode located in a pixel area and a common electrode corresponding to the pixel area; and a first passivation layer provided between the common electrode and the pixel electrode; wherein the pixel electrode comprises a plurality of strip-shaped first pixel electrodes and strip-shaped second pixel electrodes which are alternately arranged at intervals; and the common electrode comprises a plurality of strip-shaped common electrodes which are spaced from each other; wherein ends of the plurality of strip-shaped first pixel electrodes are connected to each other to form a comb shape, and ends of the plurality of strip-shaped second pixel electrodes are connected to each other to form a comb shape; and the comb-shaped first pixel electrode and the comb-shaped second pixel electrode are spaced from each other. |
| US09759951B2 |
Electro-optical device and electronic apparatus
A liquid crystal device includes an element substrate, a counter substrate, a liquid crystal disposed between the substrates, a sealing material disposed in the spacing between the element substrate and the counter substrate and sealing the liquid crystal, a gas barrier layer disposed outside of the sealing material to cover the outside of the spacing and having a portion located in the spacing, and an gap region defined in at least a portion of the space between the sealing material and the gas barrier layer. |
| US09759948B2 |
Curved liquid crystal display
A curved liquid crystal display is provided. The curved liquid crystal display (LCD) comprises a first curved substrate; a second curved substrate; a first curved liquid crystal alignment layer disposed between the first curved substrate and the second curved substrate; a second curved liquid crystal alignment layer disposed between the first curved liquid crystal alignment layer and the second curved substrate; and a liquid crystal layer including first and second liquid crystal molecules with negative dielectric anisotropy and disposed between the first curved liquid crystal alignment layer and the second curved liquid crystal alignment layer, the first liquid crystal molecules are aligned at a surface of the first curved liquid crystal alignment layer, and the second liquid crystal molecules are aligned at a surface of the second curved liquid crystal alignment layer, wherein, in an initial state when no electric field is applied, the first liquid crystal molecules are relatively vertically aligned as compared with the second liquid crystal molecules with respect to the first curved substrate and the second liquid crystal molecules are relatively tilt-aligned as compared with the first liquid crystal molecules with respect to the first curved substrate. |
| US09759947B2 |
Wire grid polarizer and manufacturing method thereof, display panel and display device
The invention relates to the display technology field, and particularly to a wire grid polarizer, a manufacturing method thereof, a display panel and a display device. The wire grid polarizer comprises a substrate, in which wire grid structures are arranged at intervals in an array, to allow light to penetrate from the grid pitches thereof, with the other area except the wire grid structures of the substrate being a continuous opaque area. Due to the wire grid polarizer being provided with the wire grid structures arranged at intervals in a array, local light transmitting areas can be formed, and light emergence can be controlled more flexibly. A display panel using the wire grid polarizer can effectively lower the light absorption rate, also avoid peripheral light leakage in a non-subpixel area, and prevent the light leakage of the pixels themselves; correspondingly, a display device using the display panel can improve the light utilization rate, and achieve a good display effect. |
| US09759945B2 |
Circular polarizing plate having patterned retardation layer and organic EL display element having said circular polarizing plate
An image display device in which an image display panel, at least one patterned retardation layer and a polarization element layer are arranged in this order, and the patterned retardation layer includes first retardation regions and second retardation regions which are alternately arranged in a stripe-like form and in which at least one of an in-plane slow axis direction and a retardation is different from each other. |
| US09759944B2 |
Side cover film for display and display device comprising the same
Discussed are a side cover film for a display device and the display device including the same, which include a reduced bezel area and which effectively discharge static electricity. The display device can include a display panel including a signal line, a panel supporting frame supporting the display panel, a driving circuit unit connected to the signal line at a side surface of the display panel and disposed on one side surface of the panel supporting frame, a cover shield covering the driving circuit unit, and a side cover film covering the side surface of the display panel. |
| US09759942B2 |
Display panel, fabrication method thereof and display device
A display panel, a fabrication method and a display device thereof are provided. The display panel includes: an array substrate; a color filter substrate, cell-assembled with the array substrate and including a black matrix; a plurality of light-shielding strips, disposed on a side of the color filter substrate away from the array substrate; an electrode, sandwiching the plurality of light-shielding strips, wherein the black matrix includes a plurality of matrix strips, and each of the plurality of light-shielding strips corresponds to one of the matrix strips of the black matrix, and the light-shielding strip is made of polymer dispersed liquid crystal material or electrochromic material. In this way, a high aperture ratio is ensured while a viewing angle of a display device is increased. Meanwhile, a brightness of the display device is increased, and an image quality is improved. |
| US09759940B2 |
Liquid crystal display device and method for manufacturing the same
Disclosed is an LCD device which realizes decreased thickness, simplified process, and decreased cost by using a common electrode for formation of electric field to drive liquid crystal as a sensing electrode, and removing a touch screen from an upper surface of the liquid crystal panel, the LCD device comprising gate and data lines crossing each other to define plural pixels on a lower substrate; a pixel electrode in each of the plural pixels; plural common electrode blocks patterned at the different layer from the pixel electrode, wherein the common electrode blocks, together with the pixel electrode, forms an electric field, and senses a user's touch; and plural sensing lines electrically connected with the common electrode blocks, wherein, if the sensing line is electrically connected with one of the common electrode blocks, the sensing line is insulated from the remaining common electrode blocks. |
| US09759935B2 |
Slow-light silicon optical modulator
An optical modulator is described. This optical modulator may be implemented using silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology. In particular, a semiconductor layer in an SOI platform may include a photonic crystal having a group velocity of light that is less than that of the semiconductor layer. Moreover, an optical modulator (such as a Mach-Zehnder interferometer) may be implemented in the photonic crystal with a vertical junction in the semiconductor layer. During operation of the optical modulator, an input optical signal may be split into two different optical signals that feed two optical waveguides, and then subsequently combined into an output optical signal. Furthermore, during operation, time-varying bias voltages may be applied across the vertical junction in the optical modulator using contacts defined along a lateral direction of the optical modulator. |
| US09759931B2 |
Pair of progressive ophthalmic lenses
A pair of progressive ophthalmic lenses (1, 2) meets special conditions for improving binocular vision of a wearer, while avoiding discomfort for peripheral vision. A first one of the conditions sets a minimum value for the difference between nasal and temporal half-widths of far vision field and/or proximate vision field for at least one of the lens. A second one of the conditions sets a maximum value for the relative difference in mean refractive power gradient between both lenses. |
| US09759930B2 |
Lenses, devices, systems and methods for refractive error
The present disclosure is directed to lenses, devices, methods and/or systems for addressing refractive error. Certain embodiments are directed to changing or controlling the wavefront of the light entering a human eye. The lenses, devices, methods and/or systems can be used for correcting, addressing, mitigating or treating refractive errors and provide excellent vision at distances encompassing far to near without significant ghosting. The refractive error may for example arise from myopia, hyperopia, or presbyopia with or without astigmatism. Certain disclosed embodiments of lenses, devices and/or methods include embodiments that address foveal and/or peripheral vision. Exemplary of lenses in the fields of certain embodiments include contact lenses, corneal onlays, corneal inlays, and lenses for intraocular devices both anterior and posterior chamber, accommodating intraocular lenses, electro-active spectacle lenses and/or refractive surgery. |
| US09759929B2 |
Multipurpose eyewear with adjustable arms
A pair of glasses with multiple pivoting arms provides size adjustability to fit on different sized and dimensioned heads. The glasses enhance functionality, ergonomic comfort, tethering capacity, and aesthetics. A frame retains a pair of lenses. In some embodiments, the frame bifurcates to enable interchanging the lenses. A frame adjustment fastener may engage a recess in the frame to tighten and loosen the frame around the lenses. A pair of forward arms hingedly join the frame. A pair of rearward arms may hingedly join the forward arms. The forward and rearward arms pivot laterally and independently of each other. Hinge adjustment fasteners loosen and tighten the pivoting motion of the arms in some embodiments. Stress cavities absorb pressure applied by the hinge adjustment fasteners. Vents at the forward arms disrupt air flow behind the frame to minimize moisture accumulation at the lenses. |
| US09759924B2 |
Flat profile laser beam shaper
A system for shaping a beam comprises an emitter for emitting coherent electromagnetic radiation. Birefringent displacers are configured between the emitter and a target wherein the at least two birefringent displacers split the coherent electromagnetic radiation into a plurality of coherent parallel beams of electromagnetic radiation thereby producing a shaped wave front of the coherent parallel beams of electromagnetic radiation. |
| US09759923B2 |
Low-stress waveguide mounting for head-mounted display device
Disclosed is a waveguide assembly for a head-mounted display device. The waveguide assembly can comprise a waveguide carrier, a first left waveguide, and a first right waveguide. The waveguide carrier can include a nose bridge portion, and flat left and right mounting surfaces extending from the nose bridge portion, to align with a left eye and a right eye, respectively, of a user of the head-mounted display device. The first left waveguide can be affixed to the left mounting surface of the waveguide carrier only by a first layer of adhesive disposed only around a periphery of a surface of the first left waveguide, while the first right waveguide can be affixed to the right mounting surface of the waveguide carrier only by a second layer of the adhesive disposed only around a periphery of a surface of the first right waveguide. |
| US09759922B2 |
Nonconductive position verification systems for devices utilizing magnetic sensors
Systems and methods are provided for verifying a magnetic positioning system. One embodiment includes a mounting unit, a drive unit, and a controller. The mounting unit is able to mechanically couple with a device that includes a magnetic sensor. The mounting unit includes a nonconductive mount to attach to the device, and a nonconductive swivel bearing with arms that are rotatably attached to the mount. The drive unit includes a platform, a nonconductive rigid post extending outward from the platform and attached to a center portion of the swivel bearing, linear actuators attached to the platform, and nonconductive shafts attached to the arms of the swivel bearing. Each shaft is attached to a linear actuator for displacement by the actuator. The controller directs the linear actuators to adjust the nonconductive shafts in order to move the swivel bearing, thereby adjusting an orientation and position of the device. |
| US09759919B2 |
Virtual image display with curved light path
A display includes a projector configured to provide light of a virtual image, a waveguide into which the light of the virtual image is injected at an injection angle by the projector, and a combiner disposed along the waveguide and configured to redirect the light of the virtual image. The waveguide is configured to emit the light at a point established by the injection angle. The combiner is further configured to allow ambient light from beyond the waveguide to pass through the combiner. The waveguide constrains the light of the virtual image through total internal reflection along a curved path for the light between the projector and the combiner. |
| US09759917B2 |
AR glasses with event and sensor triggered AR eyepiece interface to external devices
This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content, wherein the eyepiece includes event and sensor triggered interface to external devices. |
| US09759915B2 |
Short-distance optical amplification module and near-eye display optical module using the same
A short-distance optical amplification module and a near-eye display optical module using the same in the present invention relates to an optical amplification module applicable for short distance and an optical module using the same for near-eye display. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an optical amplification module for large-multiple amplification within a short distance (less than 5 cm) and a near-eye display optical module using the same to achieve super large field of view within a short distance (less than 3 cm). The short-distance optical amplification module in the present invention comprises a first 45 degree phase delay sheet (2), a partial-transmission and partial-reflection curved lens (4), a second 45 degree phase delay sheet (5) and a reflective polarizing sheet (6) which are sequentially arranged. The near-eye display optical module in the present invention comprises a display screen (1) disposed on the side of the first 45 degree phase delay sheet (2) away from the partial-transmission and partial-reflection curved lens (4). |
| US09759914B2 |
Headup display apparatus
Provided are: a backlight unit that is capable of increasing the degree of freedom in design of a device on which the backlight unit is mounted; and a display device which is provided with this backlight unit. This backlight unit is provided with: a light source which emits light that illuminates a liquid crystal display element; a light collection means for focusing the light emitted from the light source on a display region (A) of the liquid crystal display element; and a reflective part which has a reflective surface that reflects the light emitted from the light source toward the liquid crystal display element. This backlight unit is configured such that the optical path for the light from the light source to the liquid crystal display element is replicated at the reflective part by having the reflective surface inclined to the optical axis (AX) of the light source. |
| US09759913B2 |
Eye tracking apparatus, method and system
A transparent waveguide for use in eye tracking includes an input-coupler and an output-coupler. The input-coupler comprises a plurality of curved grating lines having a radially varying pitch. When positioned in front of an eye illuminated with infrared light, infrared light beams reflected from the eye and incident on the input-coupler enter the waveguide at the input-coupler, propagate through the waveguide by way of total internal reflections, and exit the waveguide proximate the output-coupler. The radially varying pitch of the curved grating lines of the input-coupler provides angular encoding of infrared light incident on the input-coupler, and more specifically, causes different beams of infrared light incident on respective different horizontal and vertical positions of the input-coupler to propagate through the waveguide at respective different angles of reflection and exit the waveguide at respective different angles of incidence relative to a surface of the waveguide through which infrared light beams exit. |
| US09759905B2 |
Electrowetting display device with stable display states
An apparatus comprises an electrowetting display device comprising: a first support plate including: a surface; and a first electrode. The apparatus further comprises a second support plate and a protrusion having a protrusion surface. The protrusion is formed as part of at least one of the first support plate or the second support plate. The protrusion has an elongate shape extending from one to the other of the first or second support plates. At least one memory and computer program instructions are configured to, with at least one processor, control a volume of the first fluid adjoining the protrusion surface and a volume of the first fluid adjoining the surface of the first support plate, by controlling a magnitude of a first voltage applied between the first and second electrodes, and by controlling a magnitude of a second voltage applied between the third and second electrodes. |
| US09759903B2 |
Drying agent arrangement for optical instruments
A drying agent arrangement for optical instruments, in particular for endoscopic instruments, having a hygroscopic substance in the instrument housing, such that the hygroscopic substance, configured as individual molded bodies, is positioned in an intake receptacle that can be replaceably inserted in the instrument housing. To provide a drying agent arrangement that, along with simple, versatile application, allows the intake of a great quantity of drying agent, the intake receptacle may be configured as a double-walled sleeve, such that the two walls, forming an intake space for the molded bodies of the hygroscopic substance, are radially distanced from one another and positioned in such a way that the walls, closing the intake space at one axial end of the sleeve, are connected with one another at the end and on the other axial end of the sleeve, releasing the intake space, are radially distanced from one another at the end. |
| US09759902B2 |
System, method and computer-accessible medium for authenticating physical objects using microscopic textures
An exemplary lens arrangement can be provided that includes a plurality of lenses configured to provide a field of view (FOV) of between about 9 mm×6 mm to about 15 mm×12 mm, a resolution at at least one edge of the lenses of between about 40 lp/mm to about 100 lp/mm, and a distortion between about 0.1% to about 1%. |
| US09759896B1 |
Camera lens
A camera lens is disclosed. The camera lens includes six piece ultra-thin and wide angle lenses with excellent optical properties and with chromatic aberration sufficiently corrected as follows: a first lens with positive refractive power; a second lens with negative refractive power; a third lens with positive refractive power; a fourth lens with negative refractive power; a fifth lens with positive refractive power; and a sixth lens with negative refractive power which are arranged sequentially from object side. The camera lens is characterized in that it meets specified conditions. |
| US09759888B2 |
Lens assembly for biologic characteristic identification
A lens assembly for biologic characteristic identification is provided in the present disclosure. The lens assembly includes a first lens with positive refractive power and a second lens with negative refractive power, arranged in sequence from the object side to the image side and satisfy conditions: −0.95≦f1/f2≦−0.68; 0.10≦d1/f≦0.20; 0.24≦d2/f≦0.50; −3.50≦(R1+R2)/(R1−R2)≦−1.80; f is the focal length of the lens assembly, f1 and f2 is the focal lengths of the first lens and the second lens, d1 and d2 is the central thickness of the first lens and the axial distance from the image side of the first lens to the object side of the second lens, R1 and R2 is the curvature radius of the object side and the image side of the first lens. |
| US09759887B2 |
Camera module
According to a camera module (1), a lens barrel (2) and a lens holder (8) adhere to each other via an adhesive layer (12), and the lens barrel (2) has a recess (2a) having a bottom surface (2a3) that is located between an upper side surface (8a1) and a lower side surface (8a2) of a groove (8a). |
| US09759885B2 |
Lens module
A lens module includes a lens supporter, and a lens group received by the lens supporter. The lens supporter includes an aperture plate, a main body extending downwardly from the aperture plate and a receiving space formed by the aperture plate and the main body, the aperture plate having a light aperture, the main body having an internal surface facing the receiving space. The lens group includes a first lens abutting against the aperture plate for forming a first alignment accuracy, a second lens stacked on the first lens and keeping a distance from the internal surface of the main body, a third lens stacked on the second lens and keeping a distance from the internal surface of the main body, and a fourth lens stacked on the third lens and abutting against the internal surface of the main body. |
| US09759880B2 |
Capacitive-loaded jumper cables, shunt capacitance units and related methods for enhanced power delivery to remote radio heads
Tower systems suitable for use at cellular base stations include a tower, an antenna mounted on the tower, a remote radio head mounted on the tower and a power supply. A power cable having a power supply conductor and a return conductor is connected between the power supply and the remote radio head. A shunt capacitance unit that is separate from the remote radio head that is electrically coupled between the power supply conductor and the return conductor of the power cable. |
| US09759879B1 |
Transceiver module, transceiver module receptacle assembly and transceiver module assembly
An electrode portion of a module board to be disposed in a transceiver module is formed from a group of contact pads which are arrayed substantially in parallel to a long side of the module board, and the group of contact pads include a line of ground line pads formed at predetermined intervals from one end to the other end, and two lines of signal line pads formed in spaces between the ground line pads. |
| US09759878B2 |
Optical module
An optical module includes: a circuit board having a surface in which an electronic element is mounted; an optical waveguide array in which a plurality of optical waveguides are formed; an optical element in which an optical signal that is transmitted and received from and to the optical waveguide is input and that is mounted at a side surface of the circuit board; and a connection member that connects the optical element and the electronic element, wherein a connection portion of a side surface of the circuit board in which the connection member is received has a curved shape. |
| US09759873B2 |
Method for manufacturing optical module
An embodiment relates to a method for manufacturing an optical module having an MCF and two connection components, and enables rotational alignment of the MCF to be implemented with high accuracy even in short-haul optical wiring. The MCF is arranged in a region between the two connection components while an end thereof projects from one connection component. As this arrangement state is maintained, array positions of cores in the projecting end are observed from a side face and the MCF is rotationally aligned by a rotation grasp jig grasping the projecting end to adjust the array positions of the cores, based on the observation result. |
| US09759872B1 |
Optical fiber polishing fixture
A polishing fixture assembly comprises a fixture base, which has a ferrule aperture and a spring member, and a clamping assembly. The spring member comprises upper, middle, and lower springs. The upper spring forms a portion of a cam aperture. The middle spring is proximate the ferrule aperture. The clamping assembly has a clamp base, a lever, and a cam shaft. The clamp base is connected to the fixture base. The lever is pivotally connected to the clamp base and has unlocked and locked positions. The cam shaft is connected to the lever and rotates within the cam aperture when the lever pivots. As the lever is moved into the locked position, the cam shaft rotates, opposing narrower sides of the cam shaft contact the upper spring thereby flexing the middle spring and the lower spring so that the middle spring contacts a ferrule positioned in the ferrule aperture. |
| US09759869B2 |
Fiber optic connector with fiber end protection
The present disclosure relates to fiber optic connection systems including fiber optic connector having retractable noses for protecting bare fiber ends of ferrule-less connectors. In certain examples, the retractable noses are used in combination with protective shutters. In other examples, the retractable noses can accommodate multiple optical fibers. |
| US09759867B2 |
Device and method for optical beam combination
An optical apparatus includes a first beam combining device arranged to receive a first optical beam having a first wavelength at a first location and a second optical beam output having a second wavelength at a second location. The second optical beam has a polarization that is substantially orthogonal to a polarization of the first optical beam. The first beam combining device configured to output a first combined beam that comprises a combination of the first optical beam and the second optical beam. An optical element is arranged to receive the first combined beam and a second combined beam and to transmit an output beam that includes a combination of the first combined beam and the second combined beam. |
| US09759866B2 |
Optical combiner, laser device using same, and method for manufacturing optical combiner
An optical combiner 3 includes a plurality of incoming optical fibers 10, an outgoing optical fiber 20, and a plurality of bridge fibers 60, 50 provided between the plurality of incoming optical fibers 10 and the outgoing optical fiber 20, the plurality of bridge fibers 60, 50 being optically coupled to each other. In the bridge fibers 60, 50, a ratio of the outer diameter of a core 61, 51 to the outer diameter of a cladding 62, 52 is smaller in a bridge fiber located more apart from the incoming optical fiber 10. |
| US09759864B2 |
Spot-size converter for optical mode conversion and coupling between two waveguides
A spot-size converter for coupling light between a first waveguide and a second waveguide extends along a longitudinal waveguiding axis and includes a transition region. The transition region includes a first part of waveguiding structure, which is coupled to the first waveguide, and a second part of waveguiding structure, which is coupled to the second waveguide. The second part of waveguiding structure includes high-index elements arranged in multiple vertically spaced rows and horizontally spaced columns, and extends along the longitudinal waveguiding axis at least partially over the first part of waveguiding structure so as to define a low-index region where the mode of the first waveguide progressively transforms into the mode of the second waveguide, thereby enabling light propagation via a mode of the combined system of the first and second parts of waveguiding structures. |
| US09759862B1 |
Adiabatic/diabatic polarization beam splitter
The various presented herein relate to an on-chip polarization beam splitter (PBS), which is adiabatic for the transverse magnetic (TM) mode and diabatic for the transverse electric (TE) mode. The PBS comprises a through waveguide and a cross waveguide, wherein an electromagnetic beam comprising TE mode and TM mode components is applied to an input port of the through waveguide. The PBS can be utilized to separate the TE mode component from the TM mode component, wherein the TE mode component exits the PBS via an output port of the through waveguide, and the TM mode component exits the PBS via an output port of the cross waveguide. The PBS has a structure that is tolerant to manufacturing variations and exhibits high polarization extinction ratios over a wide bandwidth. |
| US09759853B2 |
Backlight unit and display apparatus having the same
A light guide plate receives light and guides the light to a display panel. The light guide plate includes a body and protruding portions. The body includes a first side surface disposed adjacent to the light source, a second side surface facing the first side surface, and an upper surface. Protruding portions are protruded from the upper surface. Each of the protruding portions includes first and second protruding portions sequentially arranged from the first side surface to the second side surface. A width of the first protruding portion in a direction substantially parallel to the first side surface becomes smaller as a distance from the first side surface becomes larger, and a width of the second protruding portion in the direction substantially parallel to the first side surface becomes larger as the distance from the first side surface becomes larger. |
| US09759846B2 |
Silver nanostructure-based optical stacks and touch sensors with UV protection
Disclosed herein are optical stacks that are stable to light exposure by incorporating one or more UV-blocking layers. |
| US09759842B2 |
Functionalized surfaces and methods related thereto
The disclosed subject matter provides a nanoaperture having a bottom surface and a side wall comprising gold. A surface of the side wall is passivated with a first functional molecule comprising polyethylene glycol. The bottom surface of the nanoaperture can be functionalized with at least one second molecule comprising polyethylene glycol, for example, a silane-PEG molecule. The second molecule can further include a moiety, such as biotin, which is capable of binding a target biomolecule, which in turn can bind to a biomolecule of interest for single molecule fluorescence imaging analysis. Fabrication techniques of the nanoaperture are also provided. |
| US09759840B2 |
Optical element and method for manufacturing optical element
An optical element with an antireflection function is provided with a substrate having a surface and a plurality of structures formed from convex portions or concave portions and arranged in large numbers on the surface of the substrate with a minute pitch less than or equal to the wavelength of the visible light, wherein the modulus of elasticity of the material forming the structures is 1 MPa or more, and 1,200 MPa or less, and the aspect ratio of the structure is 0.6 or more, and 1.5 or less. |
| US09759835B2 |
Infrared image-spectrum associated intelligent detection method and apparatus
The present invention discloses an infrared image-spectrum associated intelligent detection method and apparatus, including: first searching for targets in a field of view (FOV), and performing image-spectrum associated intelligent identification sequentially on the searched targets, that is, first performing infrared image target identification on each target, and if a detection identification rate is greater than a set threshold, outputting an identification result and storing target image data; otherwise, acquiring an infrared spectrum of the target, and performing target identification based on infrared spectrum features. The present invention further discloses an apparatus for performing target detection using the above method, and the apparatus mainly includes a two-dimensional scanning mirror, a multiband infrared optical module, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) imaging unit, a broadband infrared spectrum measuring unit, and a processing and control unit. The method and apparatus of the present invention are improvements and enhancements of the conventional infrared target detection method and device, and may be used for infrared image detection, infrared image-spectrum associated detection of the target and infrared spectrum collection of the target. Compared with the conventional infrared detection device, the present invention has a higher performance cost ratio, and can significantly improve the detection identification rate of the target. |
| US09759832B1 |
Apparatus and methods for fast NMR well logging without instrument speed effects
An apparatus for NMR properties of subsurface formations includes a magnet, a transmitter antenna and at least one of a receiver section of the transmit antenna or a separate receiver antenna having a length along the longitudinal dimension of the apparatus which is shorter than a length of the transmitter antenna along the longitudinal dimension. The apparatus includes circuitry for applying radio frequency current pulses to the entire transmitter antenna and for receiving signals by the at least one of the receiver section of the transmitter antenna and the separate receiver antenna. |
| US09759831B2 |
Signal processing methods for steering to an underground target
A method of processing data from an electromagnetic resistivity logging tool which includes a transmitter coil and a receiver coil is disclosed. The electromagnetic resistivity logging tool is placed at a desired location. The transmitter coil and the receiver coil are positioned at a first azimuthal angle. A signal is transmitted from the receiver coil. The receiver coil then receives a signal. The signal at the receiver coil, a tilt angle of the transmitter coil, a tilt angle of the receiver coil and the first azimuthal angle are then used to calculate a first complex voltage representing at least one component of the received signal. |
| US09759827B2 |
Device and method for continuous data acquisition
Method for generating an excitation signal for a first vibratory seismic source so that the first vibratory seismic source is driven with no listening time. The method includes a step of determining a first target spectrum for the first vibratory seismic source; a step of setting a first group of constraints for the first vibratory seismic source; and a step of generating a first excitation signal for the first vibratory seismic source based on the first group of constraints and the first target spectrum. The first seismic traces recorded with plural receivers can be identified when the first vibratory seismic source is driven with no listening time, based on the first excitation signal. |
| US09759817B2 |
Method and apparatus for intelligent acquisition of position information
Improved methods and systems for position acquisition and/or monitoring are disclosed. The position acquisition and/or monitoring can be performed with improved intelligence so that data acquisition, transmission and/or processing is reduced. As a result, the position acquisition and/or monitoring is able to be performed in a power efficient manner. |
| US09759811B2 |
Radar vehicle tracking
Radar vehicle tracking is described. One or more embodiments include a device to receive a first determined distance between a first radar transceiver and a vehicle, the first distance determined by the first radar transceiver operating in a first mode, receive a second determined distance between a second radar transceiver and the vehicle, the second distance determined by the second radar transceiver operating in the first mode, receive a first determined distance ellipse between the first radar transceiver and the vehicle, the first distance ellipse determined by the first radar transceiver operating in a second mode, receive a second determined distance ellipse between the second radar transceiver and the vehicle, the second distance ellipse determined by the second radar transceiver operating in the second mode, and determine at least one location estimate of the vehicle based on the first and second determined distances and first and second determined distance ellipses. |
| US09759809B2 |
LIDAR-based shipboard tracking and state estimation for autonomous landing
A system and method for state estimation of a surface of a platform at sea, includes receiving sensor signals indicative of LIDAR data for the platform; applying a Bayesian filter to the LIDAR data for a plurality of hypotheses; determining vertical planes representing azimuth and elevation angles for the LIDAR data; applying a robust linear estimation algorithm to the vertical planes; and determining candidate points in response to the applying of the robust linear estimation algorithm. |
| US09759805B2 |
Optimal acoustic rake receiver
An acoustic processing method for M acoustic receivers comprising the steps of: Determining a beamforming weight vector with M weights for the M acoustic receivers based on at least one the steering vector of at least one real acoustic source, on steering vectors of image sources of the at least one real acoustic source and on a first matrix depending on the covariance matrix of the noise and/or on at least one interfering sound source, wherein each of the image sources corresponds to one path of the acoustic signal between one of the at least one real source and one of the M acoustic receivers with at least one reflection; and linearly combining the M acoustic signals received at the M acoustic receivers on the basis of the M weights of the beamforming vector. |
| US09759798B2 |
Calibration methods for voltage sensing devices
A calibration method for enhancing a measurement accuracy of one or more voltage sensing devices in presence of a plurality of conductors is provided. The method includes operatively coupling at least one voltage sensing device of the one or more voltage sensing devices to a respective conductor of the plurality of conductors and determining a sensed voltage value of the respective conductor using the at least one voltage sensing device The method further includes determining a calibration matrix having cross-coupling factors representative of cross-coupling between an antenna of the at least one voltage sensing device and other conductors of the plurality of conductors and determining a corrected voltage value of the respective conductor by deducting at least in part contributions of the cross-coupling from the sensed voltage value of the respective conductor using the calibration matrix. |
| US09759791B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and manufacturing method thereof
The MRI apparatus includes a main magnet forming a static magnetic field in a bore, and a gradient coil assembly which forms a magnetic field gradient in the static magnetic field and includes a plurality of shim trays arranged therein at a predefined interval and at least one first shim token provided between the shim trays. |
| US09759788B2 |
Magnetic resonance coil, device and system
The embodiments relate to a magnetic resonance coil for a magnetic resonance device with a measuring chamber for an examination object and a cylindrical birdcage antenna arrangement having a plurality of antenna elements disposed at least in some areas around a measuring chamber in the form of circumferential antenna rings or axial outer rods connecting the rings. The antenna elements include electric components, e.g., reactive capacitive and/or inductive systems. The magnetic resonance coil also has at least two antenna feeds, e.g., phase-offset in relation to one another by 90°, by which radio-frequency energy is able to be supplied to the birdcage antenna arrangement. The antenna feeds include at least one symmetrical feed via at least one of the electric components of the birdcage antenna arrangement as well is at least one assigned asymmetrical feed between the birdcage antenna arrangement and a screen connection. |
| US09759787B2 |
Coil system for a magnetic resonance tomography system
A coil system for a magnetic resonance tomography system includes a plurality of coils for sending and/or receiving high-frequency signals. The plurality of coils is disposed in a receiving chamber between a tomography magnet and a lining of an opening in the tomography magnet and may be cooled by a cooling apparatus. When the coil system is in an operating state, the receiving chamber is filled with a cryogenic cooling medium. |
| US09759786B2 |
Magnetic resonance apparatus and method for preparing a sensitivity map
A magnetic resonance apparatus configured to select a coil mode that includes a combination of coil elements to be used when a subject is scanned from within a plurality of coil elements and configured to execute a predetermined scan for acquiring data on the subject using the selected coil mode is provided. The magnetic resonance apparatus includes a coil device having n coil modes, a selecting unit configured to select, from within the n coil modes, a candidate for the selected coil mode, a scanning unit configured to execute a first scan for acquiring the data on the subject using the candidate, and a sensitivity map preparing unit configured to prepare a sensitivity map of the candidate based on data obtained by the first scan. |
| US09759785B2 |
Magnetic-field detecting device
A magnetic-field detecting device includes a pair of magneto-sensors including respective magnetism sensing portions that sense magnetism, and respective coils sensing changes of magnetic fluxes in the magnetism sensing portions, and an elongate connecting member cooperating with the magnetism sensing portions to constitute a magnetic circuit. A magnetism sensing direction of the magnetism sensing portions coincides with a longitudinal direction of the connecting member to an extent that permits the coils to equally sense a magnetic field applied to the coils the connecting member being formed of a magnetic material having a relative magnetic permeability of at least 100, a magnetic material having a relative magnetic permeability which is at least 1/100 of that of a magnetic material of the magnetism sensing portions, or the same magnetic material as the magnetism sensing portions the magnetic-field sensor measuring the magnetism on the basis of a difference between outputs of the coils. |
| US09759782B2 |
Impedance-based battery state estimation method
The invention relates to a method, The method comprises measuring a first battery voltage of a battery of a device at and a first charging current after terminating a constant current charging mode and before initiating a constant voltage charging mode, producing a charging impulse on the battery, measuring a second battery voltage and a second charging current, and determining an impedance of the battery on the basis of a voltage difference between the first and the second battery voltage and a difference between the first and the second charging current. The invention further relates to an apparatus and a computer program product that perform the method. |
| US09759780B2 |
System for power balance monitoring in an energy storage battery
A system for power balance monitoring in an energy storage battery comprising a plurality of energy modules connected in a series-parallel configuration. The energy storage module comprises a plurality of cells. Each module is a three-terminal module. The three terminals comprise a positive output terminal and a negative output terminal for connecting the modules in a series string to a load and an energy sharing terminal for sharing energy between modules is other battery strings. A module power management sub-system comprising a current monitoring circuit is connected to each of the energy sharing terminals. Each module power management sub-system is in communication with a battery power management sub-system so that a weak module can be detected based on module current output. Advantageously, the module power management sub-system is not connected across the main power pathway of the module and so does not appreciably increase module impedance. |
| US09759777B2 |
Monitoring device comprising a management of battery discharge and method of battery discharge management
The monitoring device of an electric power supply is supplied by this electric power supply. It comprises a battery (3) forming a secondary power supply and which is triggered in case of outage of the primary power supply. A management circuit monitors the voltage at the terminals of the battery. A comparator compares the measured voltage at the terminals of the battery with first and second threshold values. A management circuit commands flow of a discharge current at the terminals of the battery, by means of a switch and of a counter configured to count a quantity representative of the discharge current. The management circuit can inform the user that the battery is defective according to the value of the counter. |
| US09759776B2 |
Battery cell state-of-health estimation method
A method of determining the state of health of a first elementary cell of a battery, including the steps of: measuring the voltage across the cell under a reference current at a plurality of times in a phase of cell charge or discharge between first and second state-of-charge levels; and detecting a crossing by the voltage of a predetermined specific value, corresponding to a predetermined specific charge value of the cell. |
| US09759774B2 |
Anomaly diagnosis system, method, and apparatus
An anomaly diagnosis system is provided that includes: a current-value obtaining part 111 that obtains a value of an AC current inputted to or outputted from a device to be diagnosed; a frequency analyzing part 112 that converts the current values obtained at intervals into a frequency spectrum which correlates a current intensity with a frequency; an anomaly-judging-value calculating part 113 that calculates at intervals a frequency width of the frequency spectrum at a current intensity “As” satisfying As=m×At (0 |
| US09759773B2 |
System and method to predict a usable life of a vacuum interrupter in the field
A closed and open contact method to predict a usable life of vacuum interrupters in the field can include using computer instructions in the data storage to instruct the processor to position a calculated amp or calculated pressure on an ionic or current versus pressure calibration curve for the installed vacuum interrupter and identify trend data from a library of trend data corresponding to the installed vacuum interrupter and to the calculated pressure or calculated amp of the installed vacuum interrupter; thereby determining the anticipated life expectancy. |
| US09759769B2 |
Rechargeable power module and test system including the same
A rechargeable power module (RPM) may include a rechargeable energy storage device such as a battery or capacitor, a charging circuit, a direct-current (DC) to DC converter, a low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulator and a controller. The charging circuit provides the rechargeable energy storage device with a charging current based on power requirements of device under test and the state of charge, or storage, of the energy storage device. |
| US09759765B2 |
Input/output cell, integrated circuit device and methods of providing on-chip test functionality
An I/O cell comprising a first set of driver stages comprising, each driver stage of the first set comprising a high side switch controllable to couple an I/O node of the I/O cell to a first high voltage supply node and a low side switch controllable to couple the I/O node of the I/O cell to a first low voltage supply node. The I/O cell further comprising a second set of driver stages, each driver stage of the second set comprising a high side switch controllable to couple the I/O node of the I/O cell to a second high voltage supply node and a low side switch controllable to couple the I/O node of the I/O cell to a second low voltage supply node. The switches of the first set of driver stages are controllable independently of the switches of the second set of driver stages. |
| US09759763B2 |
Damage reduction method and apparatus for destructive testing of power semiconductors
A device and method for limiting damage to a semiconductor device under test when the semiconductor device fails during a high current, or high power test is provided. The occurrence of a failure of the device under test is detected, and power applied to the semiconductor device is diverted through a parallel path element upon detection of failure of the semiconductor device. |
| US09759755B2 |
High voltage measurement systems
Described herein is a method and apparatus for measuring the potential on a modern shielded high-voltage cable such as those used in medium-voltage distribution networks. A capacitive sensor arrangement (100) is constructed on a cable (110) using pre-existing structures (114, 116, 118, 120) within the cable (110). The use of implicit guarding methods is also described that allows the use of the semiconductor layer (116) present in modern cable design to be retained and to form part of the capacitive sensor arrangement (100). Performance of the sensor arrangement (100) can also be improved using temperature compensation techniques. |
| US09759754B2 |
Phase angle measurement using residue number system analogue-to-digital conversion
A phase angle can be measured between an analog signal and a reference signal by converting the analog signal to digital samples in a residue number system (RNS) analog-to-digital converter (ADC), based on a RNS scheme. The phase angle can be measured directly from the RNS values output by the RNS ADC, or the RNS values can be converted to a binary scheme, such as straight binary, offset binary or two's complement, before calculating the phase angle measurement. |
| US09759751B1 |
Line cycle correlated spectral analysis for power measurement systems
In one embodiment, a system and method perform a spectral analysis in a power measurement system to determine the total harmonic distortion (“THD”) in a power signal by correlating one or more THD calculation parameters to a sensed period of a voltage input signal. In at least one embodiment, the one or more THD calculation parameters are a number of samples of a voltage, current, or voltage and current components of the power signal that correlate to the sensed period. Because, for example, the period of the power signal can vary or the clock frequency can drift over time, the power measurement system correlates the number of samples with the period and, thus, varies the count of samples over which THD is calculated when the period varies. By correlating the samples with the period, the samples more closely represent a period of the sampled component of the power signal. |
| US09759745B2 |
Probe card
In some embodiments, a probe card includes a PCB, a substrate, a pair of probes, a capacitive device and a first part. The PCB includes a pair of conductive paths through a first surface and a second surface of the PCB. The substrate includes a pair of conductive paths through a first surface and a second surface of the substrate. The conductive paths of the substrate and the corresponding conductive paths of the PCB are coupled between the first surface of the substrate and the second surface of the PCB. The probes and the corresponding conductive paths of the substrate are coupled beyond the second surface of the substrate. The capacitive device is coupled between a first conductive path and a second conductive path through the PCB, the substrate and the probes. The first part is configured beyond the second surface of the PCB, and holds the capacitive device. |
| US09759739B2 |
MEMS vibrating-beam accelerometer with piezoelectric drive
A high-temperature drive component for a double-ended tuning fork (DETF). The drive component attaches to a surface of at least one of the tines. The drive component includes at least one piezoelectric trace sandwiched at least partially between two electrical traces. At least one of the tines includes a doped silicon base with drive component located thereon. One of the electrical traces is electrically connected to the doped silicon base and the other is electrically isolated from the doped silicon base. |
| US09759735B2 |
Device for the handling of samples containing liquid components
A device for handling a sample containing liquid components comprises a housing, a retaining part-unit for holding a storage unit containing the sample, a drive unit for moving the retaining part-unit, and at least one sample-taking body located in the housing. The drive unit has a drive member and a movement-transfer part-unit connected tHereto, and the movement-transfer part-unit has at least one rotation axle. The drive member of the drive unit has a single drive motor, while the movement-transfer part-unit is adjacent to a carrying structure that rotates around the rotation axle(s) of the movement-transfer part-unit. A drive-transfer unit is inserted between the carrying structure and the drive motor, the carrying structure having first and second moving elements which have first and second control bodies, respectively, falling outside of first and second rotation axles, respectively. The first and second moving elements have a periodical, movement-transfer positive coupling link with each other. |
| US09759733B1 |
Mass produced, low cost, portable test kit for the detection and identification of narcotics
A highly portable, paper and swab-based detection kit is provided for identifying Amphetamine, Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin, selected synthetic Cannabinoid, and amphetamine based Cathinone type stimulants, and cannabis consumable products. A method of mass manufacture providing low cost kits with long term commercial shelf life and a method of use are also provided. |
| US09759728B2 |
Methods for determining human sperm quality
The present invention relates generally to the fields of reproductive medicine. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and kits for determining the human sperm quality. |
| US09759726B2 |
Reactive labelling compounds and uses thereof
Provided are azido-BODIPY compounds of formula (I), cyclooctyne-based fluorogenic probes of formula (IV), and activity-based probes of formula (VI). These compounds undergo azide-alkyne cycloadditions (AAC) with to form triazolyl products. The provided compounds are useful for detection and imaging of alkyne-, or azide-containing molecules. Methods for detection and imaging biomolecules using compounds of the present disclosure are disclosed. |
| US09759721B2 |
Rapid method for detection of pathogen
The present specification discloses methods of detecting a pathogen of interest and components useful in carrying out these methods, including a pre-enrichment media, and enrichment media and a detection solution. |
| US09759715B2 |
Gel formulations and uses thereof
The present invention provides the use of a composition comprising a block polymer as a support matrix in the manipulation, processing or analysis of particles, such as cells and fluorescent beads. In a preferred embodiment, the composition exhibits gel-sol thermoreversibility, micelle formation under gelling conditions, optically compatible, controllable surfactant properties, molecular sieving properties and biocompatibility. Further aspects of the invention provide (a) a support matrix composition comprising a block polymer, fluorescent beads and/or a dye for use in the manipulation, processing or analysis of particles, (b) a multichamber plate coated in a support matrix composition and (c) kits for producing the same. |
| US09759713B2 |
Hand-held test meter with test strip simulation passive circuit block
A hand-held test meter for use with an electrochemical-based analytical test strip in the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes a housing, a micro-controller disposed in the housing, a test strip simulation passive circuit block disposed in the housing, and a strip port connector (“SPC”) configured to operationally receive an electrochemical-based analytical test. The test strip simulation passive circuit block is in electrical communication with the SPC and the SPC is configured in electrical communication with the micro-controller. In addition, the test strip simulation passive circuit block is configured to simulate insertion of an electrochemical-based analytical test strip into the SPC and also to simulate application of a bodily fluid sample to an electrochemical-based analytical test strip inserted into the SPC by presenting one or both of (i) an alternating current (AC) load to SPC; and (ii) a direct current (DC) load to the SPC. |
| US09759712B2 |
Method for collecting medical data and associated system
A glucometer is provided, comprising a reader configured to analyze a blood sample, a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit data, encoded within an audio signal, regarding results of the analysis, and a controller configured to facilitate the encoding. |
| US09759709B1 |
Devices and methods to monitor HIV-infection in presence of substance of abuse and/or therapeutic agent
The subject invention provides materials and methods for detecting the presence and progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the presence of a substance of abuse and/or at least one therapeutic agent. Preferred embodiments provide that the detection of HIV infection is accomplished by applying electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to an apparatus comprising cultured cells of the central nervous system (CNS) such as, for example, human astrocytes (HA), and/or of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) in contact with at least one sensing electrode. In some embodiments, the detection apparatus can be integrated with electronic components such as, for example, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), and miniaturized potentiostats. Advantageously, technology provided herein enables rapid (e.g., less than 20 minute) assessment of HIV infections suitable for point-of-care (POC) disease monitoring and treatment. |
| US09759705B1 |
Automated dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique for the analysis of N-nitrosamines in water
An automated dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method of detecting and quanta N-nitrosamines in an aqueous sample. The method includes (a) extracting an aqueous solution containing the N-nitrosamines by mixing an extraction solvent and a dispersive solvent with the aqueous solution, such that the N-nitrosamines, or a portion thereof, re-distribute from the aqueous solution to the extraction solvent, (b) permitting the resulting mixture in (a) to form a two-phase mixture containing an aqueous phase comprising containing the aqueous solution with reduced amounts of the N-nitrosamines and an organic phase containing the extraction solvent with the N-nitrosamines extracted from the aqueous solution, (c) injecting the organic phase, or a portion thereof, into an injection port of a gas chromatograph coupled with at least one mass spectrometer, and (d) analyzing the N-nitrosamines by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect and quantify the concentration of the N-nitrosamines in the aqueous solution. |
| US09759704B2 |
Device and process for oil quality monitoring based on light waves
A system and a process for detecting oil quality includes a light source configured to generate light within an oil container and a sensor configured to detect light from the light source after it has traversed through the oil in the oil container and generate an output signal. The system and process further includes a monitor configured to receive the output signal from the sensor and determine an oil quality of an oil in the oil container. |
| US09759700B2 |
Gas detection device with graphene membrane
Technologies are generally described for gas filtration and detection devices. Example devices may include a graphene membrane and a sensing device. The graphene membrane may be perforated with a plurality of discrete pores having a size-selective to enable one or more molecules to pass through the pores. A sensing device may be attached to a supporting permeable substrate and coupled with the graphene membrane. A fluid mixture including two or more molecules may be exposed to the graphene membrane. Molecules having a smaller diameter than the discrete pores may be directed through the graphene pores, and may be detected by the sensing device. Molecules having a larger size than the discrete pores may be prevented from crossing the graphene membrane. The sensing device may be configured to identify a presence of a selected molecule within the mixture without interference from contaminating factors. |
| US09759699B1 |
Systems and methods for the detection of compounds
A gas sensor system is disclosed for detection of a compound that decomposes upon exposure to a metal oxide catalyst. The gas sensor system includes a sensor which includes a microheater, and a metal oxide catalyst that covers the microheater. The gas sensor system includes a pre-concentrator upstream from the sensor that lowers the limit of the detection of a compound. |
| US09759697B2 |
Analytical method for detecting fuel markers
A gas chromatographic method for detecting a marker compound in a fuel by (a) introducing a sample of fuel into a first capillary column coated with a stationary phase based on polydimethylsiloxane and allowing the sample to flow through the first column to produce a first effluent; (b) allowing the first effluent to pass through a detector and identifying a retention time range in it which includes a retention time of the marker compound; (c) introducing only a portion of the first effluent stream which is within the retention time range into a second capillary column coated with either (i) an ionic sorbent or (ii) a polyethylene glycol, and allowing said portion to flow through the second capillary column to produce a second effluent stream; and (d) allowing the second effluent to pass through a detector; wherein the marker compound has formula Ar(R2)m(OR1)n and is present in the fuel at a level from 0.01 ppm to 100 ppm. |
| US09759691B2 |
Gating methods for use in weld inspection systems
A method for characterizing a spot weld, including acquiring a sequence of A-scans from an ultrasonic phased array, wherein the A-scans describe individual portions of a field of view of the phased array; manually applying an interface gate and a flaw gate to each individual A-scan within the sequence of A-scans; calculating a gate ratio between a maximum amplitude under the interface gate and a maximum amplitude under the flaw gate for each individual A-scan; plotting the gate ratio for each individual A-scan as a function of location within the phased array field of view to generate a weld fusion map; using a predetermined threshold to differentiate fused locations from unfused locations on the weld fusion map; and calculating predetermined weld metrics, wherein the predetermined weld metrics include area, diameter, width, length, percent fused, or combinations thereof. |
| US09759689B2 |
Real-time detection and imaging of terahertz pulse radiation by using photoacoustic conversion
Methods and devices for high speed detection of terahertz radiation are provided. A photoacoustic transducer receives a pulse of terahertz (THz) radiation. The transducer may comprise a solid, liquid, or semi-solid material. For example, the transducer may be a composite material having a polymer and radiation absorbing particles. The photoacoustic transducer produces an acoustic wave (e.g., an ultrasound wave) in response to receiving the pulse of THz radiation. An acoustic sensor receives the acoustic wave produced by the photoacoustic transducer and thus provides detection of the THz wave. |
| US09759688B2 |
Highly sensitive standoff gas sensing using carbon nanotubes and integrated wireless devices
A gas sensor utilizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is disclosed. The sensor can include a patch antenna, a feed line, and a stub line. The stub line can include a carbon nanotube (CNT) thin-film layer for gas detection. The CNTs can be functionalized to detect one or more analytes with specificity designed to detect, for example, environmental air contaminants, hazardous gases, or explosives. The sensor can provide extremely sensitive gas detection by monitoring the shift in resonant frequency of the sensor circuit resulting from the adsorption of the analyte by the CNT thin-film layer. The sensor can be manufactured using inkjet printing technologies to reduce costs. The integration of an efficient antenna on the same substrate as the sensor enables wireless applications of the sensor without additional components, for wireless standoff chemical sensing applications including, for example, defense, industrial monitoring, environmental sensing, automobile exhaust analysis, and healthcare applications. |
| US09759683B1 |
Miniaturized electrophoresis device with integrated electrochemical detection
A miniaturized electrophoresis device with integrated electrochemical detection for detecting target molecules by electrochemical separation. The miniaturized electrophoresis device with integrated electrochemical detection includes a planar member having a top side and made of an inert substrate; and unit cells integrated and adjacently arranged consecutively upon the top side of the planar member and connectable to a power source to effect an electric potential across the unit cells to separate ionic target molecules from a solution deposited upon the planar member increasing signal to noise ratio. |
| US09759681B2 |
Biomolecule detection method, biomolecule detection device and analysis device
The present invention is intended to provide a method and a device for detecting a biomolecule with high sensitivity and high throughput over a wide dynamic range without requiring concentration adjustments of a sample in advance. The present invention specifically binds charge carriers to a detection target biomolecule, and detects the detection target biomolecule one by one by measuring a current change that occurs as the conjugate of the biomolecule and the charge carriers passes through a micropore. High-throughput detection of a biomolecule sample is possible with an array of detectors. |
| US09759679B2 |
Fluid sensor with backside of sensor die contacting header
Embodiments described herein provide for a sensing device including a sensor die attached to a header. The header has a first working surface composed of a first one or more electrically conductive pads and a bulk of the header. The sensor die has a second working surface and a third surface reverse of the second working surface. The sensor die includes a sensing element on the second working surface, and the third surface of the sensor die is composed of a second one or more electrically conductive pads and a dielectric layer. The first one or more electrically conductive pads of the header contact the second one or more electrically conductive pads of the sensor die, and the bulk of the header at the first working surface of the header contacts the dielectric layer of the third surface of the sensor die. |
| US09759678B2 |
Methods and systems for detecting the hydration of sensors
A sensor system includes a sensor and a sensor electronics device. The sensor includes a plurality of electrodes. The sensor electronics device includes a connection detection device, a power source, and a delay circuit. The connection detection device determines if the sensor electronics device is connected to the sensor and transmits a connection signal. The delay circuit receives the connection signal, waits a preset hydration time, and couples the regulated voltage from the power source to an electrode in the sensor after the preset hydration time has elapsed. Alternatively, the sensor electronics device may include an electrical detection circuit and a microcontroller. The electrical detection circuit determines if the plurality of electrodes are hydrated and generates an interrupt if the electrodes are hydrated. A microcontroller receives the interrupt and transmits a signal representative of a voltage to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes. |
| US09759673B2 |
Magnetic resonance-based systems for detecting contaminating particles and methods thereof
The present invention provides an MRI-based hazard screening system for detecting contaminating particles within or on the surface of an object, the system characterized by a. a sampling environment adapted for at least partially confining said object; said sampling environment is in fluid communication with at least one inlet and at least one fluid outlet; b. a fluid streamer for streaming a fluid, throughout said at least one inlet, towards said sampling environment where said fluid effectively interfaces said object; and further throughout said at least one outlet; c. an MRI device in fluid communication with said at least one outlet, adapted for providing an image of said particles streamed by said fluid thereby screening the presence of said particles within or on the surface of said object. |
| US09759672B2 |
Radiation detecting wearable devices
One feature pertains to a microdosimeter cell array that includes a plurality of microdosimeter cells each having a semiconductor volume adapted to generate a current in response to incident radiation. The semiconductor volumes of each of the plurality of microdosimeter cells have at least one of a size, a shape, a semiconductor type, and/or a semiconductor doping type and concentration that is associated with one or more cells or cell components of a human eye. A processing circuit is also communicatively coupled to the microdosimeter cell array and generates a signal based on the currents generated by the semiconductor volumes of the plurality of microdosimeter cells. The signal generated by the processing circuit is indicative of an amount of radiation absorbed by the microdosimeter cell array. |
| US09759667B2 |
Miniature air gap inspection crawler
A system for inspecting a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The dynamoelectric machine includes a rotor, a stator and a radial gap existing between the rotor and the stator. The system includes a sled configured for insertion into the radial gap between the rotor and the stator. The sled is configured to transport an optical device along the radial gap. The optical device obtains an image of the radial gap, a portion of the rotor and a portion of the stator. The sled is configured for attachment to a push rod and the push rod is used to move the sled and optical device along the radial gap. The system is configured for entry into a single end of the dynamoelectric machine. |
| US09759666B2 |
Defect detection method and defect detection device and defect observation device provided with same
The disclosed device, which, using an electron microscope or the like, minutely observes defects detected by an optical appearance-inspecting device or an optical defect-inspecting device, can reliably insert a defect to be observed into the field of an electron microscope or the like, and can be a device of smaller scale. The electron microscope, which observes defects detected by an optical appearance-inspecting device or an optical defect-inspecting device, has a configuration incorporating an optimal microscope that re-detects defects, and a spatial filter and a distribution polarization element are inserted at the pupil plane when making dark-field observations using this optical microscope. The electron microscope, which observes defects detected by an optical appearance-inspecting device or an optical defect-inspecting device, has a configuration incorporating an optimal microscope that re-detects defects, and a distribution filter is inserted at the pupil plane when making dark-field observations using this optical microscope. |
| US09759655B2 |
Laser beam stop elements and spectroscopy systems including the same
Laser-based spectroscopy systems and methods including a laser source that emits a beam of radiation, an optical resonant cavity having at least two cavity mirrors, and at least one beam filtering element positioned along a path of the beam external to the cavity and having a front surface, wherein the front surface is oriented such that an intersection of the beam and the surface is at an angle, such as the Brewster's angle or a pseudo-Brewster's, that reduces or eliminates reflection of a predominant polarization component of the beam by the filtering element. |
| US09759649B2 |
System and method for integrated multiplexed photometry module
Microfluidic cuvettes and a network of multiplexed channels including such cuvettes. The channels operationally share a main output channel defining an output of the network. A microfluidic channel includes an inlet, a cuvette, and an outlet that is coupled into the main output channel. The network is configured to provide a difference in resistances, to the fluid, by the main output channel and by an individual outlet is sufficient to prevent cross-contamination of different cuvettes, thereby operably isolating individual channels from one another. An individual cuvette is adapted to substantially prevent the formation of air-bubbles as part of the fluid flow through the cuvette and, therefore, to be fully filled and fully emptied. A system and method for photometric measurements of multiple fluid samples employing such network of channels. |
| US09759647B2 |
Wear-proof tester for retainer in needle cage
A wear-proof tester to evaluate an anti-frictional performance of surface treatment carried on a needle cage. The needle cage is subjected to flex under the centrifugal force of composite revolution and rotation. Wear-proof test of surface treatment is carried by sliding contact between the outside circular surface of the retainer and the inside circular surface of the outside wheel. The retainer with no roller is fastened on a rotary shaft with leaving a clearance between them. A radial load is applied to retainer through a test outside wheel to get the retainer flexed to make sliding contact over a predetermined area between the outside circular surface of the retainer and the inside circular surface of the outside wheel. This wear-proof tester is applicable to the wear-proof tests of various materials other than the wear-proof test of the retainer made of various materials. |
| US09759646B2 |
Scale monitoring and inhibitor quantification technique in multiphase meters
The present invention relates to a system for detecting deposits or chemical inhibitor close to or on the surface of electrodes or pins facing a fluid flow where any combination of the components oil, water, gas and a chemical inhibitor fluid could be present, and where the electrodes or pins are coupled to measuring means for monitoring the electrical characteristics of the flow, the electrical characteristics including the complex impedance or complex permittivity. The system comprises detecting means transmitting a signal indicating presence of deposit or chemical inhibitor if the real part of the complex impedance, in case of hydrocarbon continuous flow, or the imaginary part of the complex impedance, in case of water continuous flow deviates from predetermined limits related to the electrical characteristics of the said flow. |
| US09759645B2 |
Sweep efficiency for hole cleaning
Systems, computer readable medium, program code, and methods are provided for monitoring micro-electro-mechanical (“MEM”) devices removed from a wellbore by a fluid flow stream. The system can include a first MEM reader and a second MEM reader. The first MEM reader can be positionable near the fluid flow stream for detecting MEM devices entering the wellbore in a fluid flow stream. The second MEM reader can be positionable near the fluid flow stream for detecting MEM devices exiting the wellbore in the fluid flow stream. The second MEM reader can detect MEM devices exiting the wellbore in a subsequent fluid flow stream. The system can further include a computing device for determining an amount and types of MEM devices remaining in the wellbore from the first fluid flow stream and an amount and types of MEM devices removed from the well-bore by the subsequent fluid flow stream. |
| US09759640B2 |
Biological sample collection and preservation
An embodiment of the claimed invention is directed to a method that greatly streamlines and reduces costs for tissue preparation, preservation, long-term storage and sample retrieval for molecular analysis using a method based on dried blood spot (DBS) technology. In this method, a small needle punch sample of freshly excised tissue will be homogenized in stabilizing reagent and inserted into a device containing absorbent material and drying agent. This device is suitable for long-term sample storage at ambient temperature and allows for easy removal of sections for biomarker analysis. |
| US09759637B1 |
Soil sampler
A trailer mounted soil sampler including one or more soil sampling assemblies mounted thereon. Each of the soil sampler assemblies being selectively pivotally movable between horizontally disposed and vertically disposed positions. Each of the soil sampling assemblies includes an elongated hollow soil probe which is driven into the ground to collect a soil sample therein. The soil sampler includes a soil cleaning and oiler mechanism. The soil sampler also includes a trash cleaner for cleaning trash from the area where the soil probe is to be driven into the ground. Further, the soil sampler includes a soil sample collection apparatus for collecting the soil samples in bags. |
| US09759636B2 |
Synchronized measurements for a portable multi-channel wireless sensor system
A system for monitoring a machine includes first and second mobile units. The first mobile unit includes an emitter, a clock in communication with the emitter, and a sensor in communication with the clock. The second mobile unit includes a detector, a clock in communication with the detector, and a sensor in communication with the clock. The detector of the second mobile unit is configured to detect a signal from the emitter of the first mobile unit, and the clocks in the first and second mobile units are configured to be synchronized in response to the detection of the signal. |
| US09759634B2 |
Coupling loss evaluation
The exemplary systems, apparatus, structures, and methods may include an assembly including substrate, an optical waveguide, and an optical access associated with the optical waveguide. Light from the optical access may be measured along the optical waveguide. The coupling loss of the optical waveguide may be determined based on at least the light measurements from the optical access. |
| US09759631B2 |
Fueling system vapor recovery and containment performance monitor and method of operation thereof
A method and apparatus for monitoring and determining fuel vapor recovery performance is disclosed. The dispensing of liquid fuel into a tank by a conventional gas pump nozzle naturally displaces a mixture of air and fuel ullage vapor in the tank. These displaced vapors may be recovered at the dispensing point nozzle by a vapor recovery system. A properly functioning vapor recovery system recovers approximately one unit volume of vapor for every unit volume of dispensed liquid fuel. The ratio of recovered vapor to dispensed fuel is termed the A/L ratio, which should ideally be approximately equal to one (1). The A/L ratio, and thus the proper functioning of the vapor recovery system, may be determined by measuring liquid fuel flow and return vapor flow (using a vapor flow sensor) on a nozzle-by-nozzle basis. The disclosed methods and apparatus provide for the determination of A/L ratios for individual nozzles using a reduced number of vapor flow sensors. The disclosed methods and apparatus also provide for the determination of fuel dispensing system vapor containment integrity, and the differentiation of true vapor recovery failures as opposed to false failures resulting from the refueling of vehicles provided with onboard vapor recovery systems. |
| US09759629B2 |
Leak detection device, leak detection method and program
A leak detection device is provided which comprises: in order to suppress effects of extraneous vibration and improve accuracy of leak detection, a first detection unit (6) which detects vibration in a first direction and output a first signal S1 representing a magnitude of the vibration in the first direction, the first detection unit (6) being installed to a pipe (2) in which fluid (5) flows; a second detection unit (7) which detects vibration in a second direction different from the first direction and output a second signal S2 representing a magnitude of the vibration in the second direction, the second detection unit (7) being installed to the pipe (2); and a signal processing unit (10) which performs an arithmetic operation processing using the first signal S1 and the second signal S2. |
| US09759628B2 |
Area monitoring for detection of leaks and/or flames
A solution for monitoring an area for the presence of a flame and/or a leak, such as from a pressurized fluid, is provided. An imaging device can be used that acquires image data based on electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths only corresponding to at least one region of the electromagnetic spectrum in which electromagnetic radiation from an ambient light source is less than the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least one type of flame for which the presence within the area is being monitored. An acoustic device can be used that is configured to acquire acoustic data for the area and enhance acoustic signals in a range of frequencies corresponding to a leak of a pressurized fluid present in the area. |
| US09759621B2 |
Pseudo differential pressure sensing bridge configuration
Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a signal indicative of a differential pressure using a first absolute pressure sensor and a second absolute pressure sensor, each having a positive relation transducer configured to generate an electrical signal that increases in response to increasing pressure and a negative relation transducer configured to generate an electrical signal that decreases in response to increasing pressure. The first and second positive relation transducers of the first and second absolute pressure sensors, respectively, are electrically connected as a first leg of a Wheatstone bridge at a first output node. The first and second negative relation transducers of the first and second absolute pressure sensors, respectively, are electrically connected as a second leg of a Wheatstone bridge at a second output node. Both positive and both negative relation transducers are connected to a first and a second bias node of the Wheatstone bridge, respectively. |
| US09759620B2 |
Pressure sensor
A pressure sensor has a circuit arrangement supported by a sensor body and includes: a first electrical-circuit pattern, having respective tracks made of electrically conductive material deposited on a first face of an electrically insulating material, a second electrical-circuit pattern having respective tracks made of electrically conductive material deposited on a region of the second face of the material, and connection means, which electrically connect the first electrical-circuit pattern to the second electrical-circuit pattern. Tracks of the second electrical-circuit pattern have at least one first track defining a plurality of first pads and one second track defining a plurality of second pads, for connection of a first terminal and of a second terminal of the second circuit component, respectively. The first and second track are prearranged so that the first terminal and the second terminal can be connected to any one of the first pads and the second pads. |
| US09759617B2 |
Tool with over pressure indicator and lockout
A tool is used in securing or clamping two or more workpieces together provides a visual indication to a user of the tool of an acceptable range of compression pressure exerted by the tool on a work surface of the workpieces and a visual indication of when a maximum compression pressure exerted by the tool on the work surface has been exceeded. |
| US09759616B2 |
Coupling device for connecting an optical waveguide to an associated optical waveguide connection
A coupling device for an optical waveguide includes an optical waveguide connection for a first optical waveguide. The coupling device includes an optical filter arranged in a beam path between a laser light source and the optical waveguide connection which reflects light of a first wavelength range or a first polarization direction and transmits light of a second wavelength range or a second polarization direction. |
| US09759612B2 |
Welding portion inspection system and the control method of inspection system
A welding portion inspection system includes a sensing head, and first and second electrodes that are disposed a predetermined distance from each other at one side of the sensing head, where front end portions of the first and second electrodes contact both sides of a welding portion to apply current such that a temperature of the welding portion is heated, and an infrared camera is disposed on the sensing head and detects a temperature distribution of the welding portion. |
| US09759611B2 |
Dual spectral imager with no moving parts
A device images radiation from a scene in two wavelength bands. An uncooled detector of the radiation includes two separate detector regions. A first filter associated with the first detector region allows radiation in a first wavelength band to be imaged on the first detector region. A second filter associated with the second detector region allows radiation in a second wavelength band to be imaged on the second detector region. An image forming optical component forms an image of the scene on the detector. Two wedge-shaped components are positioned at a fixed distance from the image forming optical component. Each wedge-shaped component directs radiation from the scene through the image forming optical component onto the detector. The radiation is imaged separately onto the two detector regions through an f-number of less than approximately 1.5. Imaged radiation on each detector region includes radiation in one respective wavelength band. |
| US09759610B2 |
Method and device for dissolved gas analysis
A method for dissolved gas analysis is presented. The method includes the steps of irradiating a fluid with electromagnetic radiation; and determining a concentration of a gas as a function of a temperature change of the fluid in response to the irradiation. A device for such an analysis of dissolved gases in a fluid, and a system having such device are also described. |
| US09759607B2 |
Optical wavelength identifying system
An optical wavelength identifying system comprises an optical wavelength detecting device, a memory, a modulator, a comparison module, and an instruction module. The optical wavelength detecting device comprises a polarizer, a detecting element, a measuring device and a data processor. The polarizer is configured to transform an incident light into a polarized light. The detecting element is configured to form a temperature difference or a potential difference, wherein the detecting element comprises a carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes oriented along the same direction. The measuring device is electrically connected to the detecting element and configured to measure the temperature difference or the potential difference. The data processor is electrically connected to the measuring device and configured to obtain the optical wavelength by calculating and analyzing the temperature difference or the potential difference. |
| US09759605B2 |
Low-orbit satellite-borne image-spectrum associated detection method and payload
The present invention discloses a low-orbit satellite-borne image-spectrum associated detection method and payload. The method includes: (1) detecting and tracking moving targets and dynamic phenomena based on a pixel offset compensation method; and (2) performing multi-dimensional characteristic analysis on infrared spectra of the moving targets and the dynamic phenomena, to identify the moving targets and the dynamic phenomena. The payload includes a two-dimensional servo turntable, an infrared reflector, a multispectral infrared optical system, an infrared imaging unit, a broadband infrared spectrum measuring unit, a data processing unit and a control unit. The present invention can achieve coaxiality of an infrared imaging optical path and a short/medium/long wave infrared spectrum measuring optical path, detect infrared image information and infrared spectra of moving targets and dynamic phenomena simultaneously and realize automatic detection, tracking, spectrum measurement and identification of multiple moving targets and dynamic phenomena in a scene, and has high identification efficiency and high tracking and positioning accuracy. |
| US09759603B2 |
Photometric apparatus
This is to provide a photometric apparatus improved in measurement precision by improving the state of light incident to a sensor, which photometric apparatus 1 comprises a photometric sensor 30 into which light which is an object to be measured is incident, a signal processing means for processing a sensor output by the photometric sensor, and optical systems 50, 100, 92, 93 and 150 which introduces external light into the photometric sensor, wherein a columnar fiber rod 100 in which a center axis is provided along a direction perpendicular to a light receiving surface of the photometric sensor is provided at a part of the optical system. |
| US09759601B2 |
Muzzle flash detection
A device that may include a narrowband filter that is arranged to pass radiation within a main signal waveband in which a muzzle flash is expected to include energy above a first energy threshold; a first single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) arranged to detect photons of the main signal waveband during different points in time and to output first digital detection signals representative of the photons of the main signal waveband; and a signal processor that is arranged to receive the first digital detection signals and to detect, in response to at least the first digital detection signals, the muzzle flash. |
| US09759595B1 |
Pitcher and mixing ruler for preparing and dispensing beverages
A ruler for mixing the ingredients of a selected beverage is slidably received in a vertical slot formed on the inside wall of a pitcher. The beverage ingredients for mixing are listed on each side of the ruler. The list of ingredients for each beverage is color coded to distinguish one beverage from another. The amount and order for mixing the ingredients in the pitcher are identified by parallel spaced measuring lines extending from the bottom to the top of the ruler. The lowermost measuring line on the ruler identifies the first ingredient added to the pitcher. The remaining ingredients are sequentially added to the pitcher to the level of the measuring line identifying each ingredient. The ingredients for mixing are added to the pitcher without requiring the volume of each ingredient to be separately measured and added. With the mixing ruler being releasably attached to the pitcher a set of mixing rulers for a collection of beverage recipes is available for use in mixing beverages in the pitcher. |
| US09759593B2 |
Airflow-rate detecting device capable of detecting humidity
An airflow-rate detecting device capable of detecting humidity has a housing, a flow rate sensor, a humidity sensor, a humidity sensor case, and a dust separating portion. The housing therein defines a bypass passage into which a part of air flowing in a duct flows. The flow rate sensor is disposed in the bypass passage. The humidity sensor detects a humidity of air flowing in the duct at an outside of the housing. The humidity sensor case houses the humidity sensor and therein defines an interior space into which a part of air flowing in the duct flows as a target air of which humidity is detected by the humidity sensor. The dust separating portion removes dust from the target air before the target air flows into the interior space. |
| US09759592B2 |
Method and apparatus for wet gas flow measurements and measurement of gas properties
A method for determining the flow rates of a fluid comprising a multi-component mixture of a gas and at least one liquid in a pipe, the method comprising the following steps: a. The temperature and pressure of the multi-component mixture is determined, b. the fractions of the multi-component mixture is determined based on at least two measured physical properties of the multi-components mixture and knowledge of the same physical property of the individual components of the multi-component mixture, c. the velocity of the multi component mixture is determined, d. based on the result from step a-c, the flow rate of the individual component of the fluid is determined, characterized by a method for determining the physical properties of at least one of the components of the multi-component mixture where e. an electromagnetic loss or phase measurement is performed, f. a statistical parameter related to the electromagnetic measurement is calculated, g. the said statistical parameter is compared to an empirical derived threshold value corresponding to the value of the statistical parameter when only one of the component of the multi component mixture is present, and h. the said physical properties of said fluid is determined if the statistical parameter exceeds the threshold value for the said component and used in step b-d to provide an improved value of the fractions, velocity and flow rate of the individual components of the multi-component mixture. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. |
| US09759591B2 |
Undershot gate flow control system with flow diverter
An undershot gate system controls flow of liquid through an open channel or pipe. The system includes a gate leaf adapted to be raised and lowered by a control to allow flow of liquid along the open channel or pipe. The gate leaf has a flow diverter at an end of the gate leaf to guide liquid under the gate leaf and through an opening when the gate leaf is in an open position. |
| US09759588B2 |
Impact flowmeter for powders and granules
An object of the present invention is to provide an impact flowmeter for powders and granules which can be installed with a smaller investment by removing a part of components in an existing process and improving the process with a minimum cost, without involving relocation, especially in the vertical direction, of devices composing the process, in order to meet a recent demand. Provided is an impact flowmeter for powders and granules, wherein a flow straightener is omitted by adopting a multiple detection plate structure in which detection plates of the multiple detection plate structure are coupled together through a side plate and are suspended inside a casing by four leaf springs. |
| US09759587B2 |
Electrical process control sensor assemblies
An electrical process control sensor assembly 10 for sensing a process or machine parameter, the assembly 10 including a sensor body 12 and a head 14, the body 12 defining a body interior 20. The assembly includes a sensing device 22 at least partially located in the body interior 20. The head 14 defines a head interior 24 which communicates with the body interior 20. The assembly 10 includes a connector arrangement 26 located in the head interior 24. The assembly 10 includes internal communicating members 28 extending between the sensing device 22 and the connector arrangement 26, the connector arrangement 26 connecting, in an installed condition, the internal communicating members 28 to external communicating members 30 to permit electrical communication therebetween. The head 14 defines a port 34 through which the external connecting members 30 are located in the installed condition. The assembly 10 includes a mounting 48 for mounting the head 14 to the body 12 which is arranged to permit adjustment of the orientation of the head 14 relative to the body 12. |
| US09759581B2 |
Electronic measurement circuit
The electronic measurement circuit comprises a measurement sensor with two differential mounted capacitors each comprising a fixed electrode, and a common electrode arranged to move relative to the fixed capacitor electrode to alter the capacitive value when the physical parameter is measured. The circuit further comprises a first integrator unit connected to the common electrode for integrating charge received from the sensor, and comprising two integrators arranged to be connected alternately to the common electrode, a first comparator for comparing analogue output values from the first integrator unit, a second integrator unit for integrating charge received from the first integrator unit, a second comparator for comparing analogue output values from the second integrator unit, a switch circuit for switching different voltage values across the capacitors, and a feedback circuit for feeding a digital output signal from the first comparator to the switch circuit for controlling its operation, and an incremental calculation unit receiving digital output signals from the comparators and supplying a final digital output signal. |
| US09759576B2 |
Road sinuosity to enhance speed approximation in road navigation
A navigation system which includes a central processing unit; a nonvolatile storage for storing digitized map data; a road sinuosity S(R) of a route including a plurality of digitized road segments calculated from a starting point to a destination point to be traveled by a user by summing the rotation angle of each of the road segments divided by the distance of each of the road segments; a module to determine an estimated travel time of the route; a module to determine a corrected travel time using the road sinuosity S(R); and a display to display the corrected travel time. |
| US09759575B2 |
Method for supporting a driver during the positioning of a motor vehicle
A method for supporting a driver during a positioning of a motor vehicle for charging an electrical energy storage of the motor vehicle, includes detecting a charging device for charging the energy storage of the motor vehicle in a vicinity of the motor vehicle; determining a position of the charging device relative to the motor vehicle; determining whether the charging device is located within an activation region that is defined in relation to the motor vehicle as a function of a distance of the charging device to a vehicle-fixed reference point and a direction in which the charging device is located relative to the reference point; and operating the display device in a positioning mode in which the display device displays information regarding the positioning of the motor vehicle relative to the charging device, when the charging device is located in the activation region. |
| US09759572B2 |
Navigation apparatus that calculates one or more travelable ranges for an electric vehicle
An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of predicting whether a vehicle can reach a desired facility or point by traveling on a retrieved route to the destination. A navigation apparatus includes an information storage that stores map information, a current position detector that detects a current position of the vehicle, an instruction receiver that receives a setting of a destination, and a vehicle information receiver that receives information on a remaining amount of the electricity charged. The navigation apparatus further includes a processing circuitry that retrieves a route to the destination from the map information and calculates a first travelable range in which the vehicle is allowed to travel from the current position through at least a part of the route to cause the first travelable range to be displayed. |
| US09759571B2 |
Navigation system and navigation method of electronic device
An electronic device includes: a facility genre setting part that displays first route information from a departure position to a destination, and sends a genre of facilities at which a user wants to stop to a navigation server; a facility setting part that scrollably displays facility information of all facilities belonging to the genre that are located in the vicinity on the first route and an expected arrival time received from the navigation server, for every time span of the expected arrival time, and sends a facility selected by the user from among the plurality of facilities to the navigation server; and a route guidance part that displays second route information received from the navigation server in which the facility selected by the user is registered as a relay point. |
| US09759570B2 |
Personal monitoring apparatus and method
An apparatus, including a housing, display; keyboard; at least one microphone; at least one speaker; at least two cameras; memory or database which stores travel schedule or itinerary information for an individual global positioning device; communication equipment, controller; and transmitter. If the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from a travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of or leaving of the apparatus from an expected location, the controller generates a message and the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with a third party. The controller activates the communication equipment to initiate a telephone call to the communication device or a second communication device, de-activates an on/off switching functionality of the apparatus, and deactivates a telephone calling on/off switching functionality. |
| US09759568B2 |
Spray drift systems and methods including an input device
Systems and methods for adjusting or providing instructions to spraying systems are provided. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus to identify sensitive areas is provided. The apparatus comprising: a module to electronically receive sensitive area information, the sensitive area information related to one or more sensitive areas proximate to a first specified location; a module to electronically receive an identity of a first substance to be sprayed at the first specified location; and an alert mechanism to provide an indication of a first sensitive area proximate to the first specified location which is sensitive to the first substance. |
| US09759566B2 |
Methods for obtaining a navigation track between a first and a second location based on location information shared between peer devices and related devices and computer program products
A first device is operated to obtain a navigation track between a first location and a second location by establishing a peer-to-peer communication connection with a second device and receiving a message that contains information associated with the first location and/or the second location from the second device. The information is associated with a navigation module on the first device. The information associated with the at least one of the first location and the second location is processed using the navigation module to obtain the navigation track between the first location and the second location. |
| US09759562B2 |
Hybrid MEMS microfluidic gyroscope
A hybrid MEMS microfluidic gyroscope is disclosed. The hybrid MEMS microfluidic gyroscope may include a micro-machined base enclosure having a top fluid enclosure, a fluid sensing enclosure and a bottom fluid enclosure. The hybrid MEMS microfluidic gyroscope may include a plurality of cantilevers disposed within the bottom semi-circular portion of the micro-machined base enclosure or a single membrane disposed within the bottom semi-circular portion of the micro-machined base enclosure. |
| US09759560B2 |
Fault isolating altitude splits
A method of isolating a source of an altitude split in a plurality of altitude sensors includes receiving a static pressure reading from a first altitude sensor and receiving a static pressure reading from a second altitude sensor. The method also includes comparing each of the static pressure readings with an expected static pressure value to determine which of the altitude sensors is the source of a split in altitude readings of the altitude sensors. |
| US09759558B2 |
Device and method for automatically normalizing the physiological signals of a living being
An example device includes: a data input module configured to receive information about a living being's physiological signals, coordinates, and motion intensity; an activity recognition module configured to calculate, from information received about the living being's motion intensity, a living being's activity; a location recognition module, configured to calculate, from information received about the living being's coordinates, a living being's location; a memory storage configured to store information about the living being's physiological signals and activity in association with the location; a normalization parameters estimator module configured to use a mathematical model to calculate a plurality of normalization parameters for a plurality of detected activities and locations; and a model selector module configured to determine, based on the plurality of normalization parameters and the living being's location, a set of location-specific normalization parameters used to further calculate normalized physiological signals for the living being. |
| US09759551B2 |
Method for calibrating a laser deflection apparatus of a laser microdissection system and laser microdissection system
A method for calibrating a laser deflection device in a reflected light device of a microscope of a laser microdissection system having a digital image capturing unit comprising an image evaluation module includes generating a laser beam; guiding the laser beam through a microscope objective; directing the laser beam to a position defined by actuation signals; placing a calibration object in the object plane of the microscope objective; actuating the laser deflection device using first actuation signals and first calibration values, making at least one calibration mark on the calibration object; capturing an image of the calibration object by the digital image capturing unit; determining actual position values for the at least one calibration mark: and determining second calibration values based on a relationship between the default position values and the actual position values. |
| US09759548B2 |
Image processing apparatus, projector and projector system including image processing apparatus, image processing method
An image processing apparatus includes: an imaging unit configured to take an image of an area including an object on which an image is projected and to acquire image data; a distance measuring unit configured to calculate distance data relevant to a distance between the object and the imaging unit based on the image data; a plane estimating unit configured to estimate a plane corresponding to the object based on the distance data; and a correction information calculating unit configured to calculate correction information relevant to correction of an image to be projected based on the distance data and plane information relevant to the plane. |
| US09759546B2 |
Method for measuring thickness variations in a layer of a multilayer semiconductor structure
The invention relates to a method for measuring thickness variations in a layer of a multilayer semiconductor structure, characterized in that it comprises: acquiring, via an image acquisition system, at least one image of the surface of the structure, the image being obtained by reflecting an almost monochromatic light flux from the surface of the structure; and processing the at least one acquired image in order to determine, from variations in the intensity of the light reflected from the surface, variations in the thickness of the layer to be measured, and in that the wavelength of the almost monochromatic light flux is chosen to correspond to a minimum of the sensitivity of the reflectivity of a layer of the structure other than the layer the thickness variations of which must be measured, the sensitivity of the reflectivity of a layer being equal to the ratio of: the difference between the reflectivities of two multilayer structures for which the layer in question has a given thickness difference; to the given thickness difference, the thicknesses of the other layers being for their part identical in the two multilayer structures. The invention also relates to a measuring system implementing the method. |
| US09759545B2 |
Optical tomograph and optical tomographic method
A luminous flux including laser light of different wavelengths outgoing from a light source unit is split into two luminous fluxes, the first luminous flux is focused on a sample with an objective lens, and the second luminous flux functions as reference light without radiating it onto the sample. Signal light reflected from the sample and the reference light are multiplexed by a polarized beam splitter and are made to interfere on four photodetectors out of phase in a photodetection unit. A signal processing unit acquires the optical axis distribution of an object in the sample by using the outputs of the plural photodetectors for every input wavelength, acquiring a detection signal and calculating the ratio of intensities of the detection signals at the different input wavelengths for every position in the sample. |
| US09759544B2 |
Methods of reducing motion artifacts for optical coherence tomography angiography
A method for reducing motion artifacts in optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography images is disclosed. The method is applied to the intensity or complex OCT data prior to applying the motion contrast analysis and involves determining sub-pixel level shifts between at least two B-scans repeated approximately at the same location and applying the sub-pixel level shifts to the B-scans to be able to correct for motion and accurately determine motion contrast signal. A preferred embodiment includes the use of 2D cross correlations to register a series of B-scans in both the axial (z-) and lateral (x-) dimensions and a convolution approach to achieve sub-pixel level frame registration. |
| US09759541B2 |
Device for measuring deformations on surfaces
There is described a device for measuring deformations (10) on surfaces endowed with a frame (11) associated to fastening means (20) of the device (10) on the surfaces, the device (10) further comprising, at least a pair of guides (31, 32) associated longitudinally to an inner portion (12) of the frame (11) and spaced apart parallel to each other, and a sliding support (40) perpendicularly associated to the guides (31, 32); the sliding support (40) comprising a transversal groove (41) on which there is disposed a mobile base (42) that receives a measuring element (50). |
| US09759539B2 |
Method of motion tracking
A motion of a model including a joint, at least one body part that rotates with respect to the joint, and a plurality of inertial sensors attached to each body part and measuring a rotational motion of the body part is tracked by obtaining a rotational matrix of a sensor coordinate system fixed to each of the inertial sensors with respect to an inertial coordinate system fixed to ground, by using a signal measured by the inertial sensor attached to each body part; obtaining a rotational matrix of the sensor coordinate systems with respect to a body part coordinate system fixed to each body part, by using an obtained rotational matrix value of the sensor coordinate system; obtaining a rotational matrix of each body part coordinate system with respect to the inertial coordinate system, by using a calculated rotational matrix of the sensor coordinate systems; and calculating a joint variable with respect to each body part, by using a calculated rotational matrix of the body part coordinate system. |
| US09759535B2 |
Gun launched munition with strakes
A projectile that includes strakes mounted about the perimeter of the midsection of the projectile and a pusher plate assembly mounted about the aft of the projectile so that a sub-caliber projectile may be fired from a larger caliber gun. The pusher plate assembly forms a seal with the bore at the aft end of the projectile. The strakes maintain the center line position of the projectile within the bore. The pusher plate assembly further designed to fragment upon exiting the bore while the strakes remain with the projectile to enhance aerodynamic qualities of the projectile in flight. |
| US09759534B2 |
Arrow or bolt having a chemical shot indicator
An arrow or bolt comprising of an indicator that will chemically indicate the fluids that have come into contact with the arrow as it has passed through the animal. The indicator may comprise a treated substrate that chemically reacts with bodily fluids of the animal as the arrow or bolt passes through the animal to provide an indication of the acidity thereof. The chemical indicator may be attached to the arrow allowing a user to reuse the arrow by simply removing a used indicator and replacing with an unused chemical indicator. Alternatively, a portion of the arrow or bolt may be provided with an absorptive neutral substrate on which a reusable chemical indicator dye could be applied. The substrate could be cleaned following use and the indicator dye reapplied to enable reuse of the arrow or bolt. |
| US09759531B2 |
Bullet trap
A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap. |
| US09759530B2 |
Target impact sensor transmitter receiver system
A system for sensing the impact of a bullet on a target and remotely reporting the successful impact to the shooter by means of a signal transmitted from a sensor transmitter to a receiver incorporated with headphones, ear buds or an I-phone with Bluetooth capability. The sensor includes a wireless transmitter and a impact/vibration sensor such as a piezoelectric sensor. The target impact sensors can be used with various stationary targets such as metallic or paper targets, but can also be used on movable targets such as body armor worn by players in paint ball competition. |
| US09759526B2 |
Anti-ballistic chair
An Anti-Ballistic chair having a back portion, a seat portion, and an Anti-Ballistic panel within at least one of the back portion, and the seat portion, wherein the Anti-Ballistic portion comprises at least a first layer of Anti-Ballistic material formed from high-strength synthetic fibers extending in a first direction, and at least a second layer of Anti-Ballistic material formed from high-strength synthetic fibers extending in a second direction, different from the first direction. |
| US09759525B2 |
Process for making high-performance polyethylene multifilament yarn
The invention relates to a process for making high-performance polyethylene multi-filament yarn comprising the steps of a) making a solution of ultra-high molar mass polyethylene in a solvent; b) spinning of the solution through a spinplate containing at least 5 spinholes into an air-gap to form fluid filaments, while applying a draw ratio DRfluid; c) cooling the fluid filaments to form solvent-containing gel filaments; d) removing at least partly the solvent from the filaments; and e) drawing the filaments in at least one step before, during and/or after said solvent removing, while applying a draw ratio DRsolid of at least 4, wherein in step b) each spinhole comprises a contraction zone of specific dimension and a downstream zone of diameter Dn and length Ln with Ln/Dn of from 0 to at most 25, to result in a draw ratio DRfluid=DRsp*DRag of at least 150, wherein DRsp is the draw ratio in the spinholes and DRag is the draw ratio in the air-gap, with DRsp being greater than 1 and DRag at least 1. The invention further relates to a high-performance polyethylene multifilament yarn, and to semi-finished or end-use products containing said yarn, especially to ropes and ballistic-resistant composites. |
| US09759517B2 |
Apparatus and method for dispensing incendiary spheres
An apparatus for dispensing incendiary spheres comprising a hopper operable to store discrete unitary unprimed spheres; a feed mechanism cooperating with the hopper to extract unprimed spheres from the hopper; a rotary sphere delivery mechanism rotating in a first direction and having at least one pocket defined therein, the at least one pocket being adapted to capture a sphere, wherein the feed mechanism cooperates with the rotary sphere delivery mechanism to load an unprimed sphere into the at least one pocket; a rotary injector mechanism rotating in an opposing second direction and having at least one injector needle, wherein the rotary injector mechanism and the rotary sphere delivery mechanism are synchronized such that the at least one injector needle pierces an unprimed sphere within the at least one pocket as the at least one pocket and the at least one injector needle rotate past each other; a source of reactant in fluid communication with the at least one injector needle, wherein the rotary injector mechanism delivers an amount of reactant to the at least one injector upon the at least one injector piercing the sphere to start a delayed exothermic reaction within the sphere thereby priming the sphere; and a motor to drive the rotary sphere delivery mechanism and the rotary injector mechanism. |
| US09759513B2 |
Method and apparatus for aligning arrow nocks
An alignment tool may be used with an arrow and a nock. The alignment tool may include a tool body, a connection member, and an opening. The alignment tool and nock may be rotatable with respect to the arrow when the nock is connected to the arrow and the connection member is connected to the nock to align the nock with respect to the arrow by aligning the opening in the tool with an arrow vane with the vane visible through the opening in the tool. |
| US09759512B1 |
Strap and rigid handgrip assembly for a bowstring release device and methods of use thereof
An apparatus includes a wrist strap, a bowstring release device, and a rigid handgrip. The release device is pivotably connected to the wrist strap, and has bowstring retention/release and trigger mechanisms. The handgrip pivots with respect to the wrist strap or release device or both. In a first relative configuration, a grip portion of the handgrip extends transversely away from the release device; in a second relative configuration, the grip portion of the handgrip extends obliquely rearward away from the release device. After drawing the bow by pulling with the wrist strap and handgrip, the trigger can be actuated while continuing to grip the handgrip or after releasing the handgrip (and optionally moving the handgrip to the second relative configuration). |
| US09759507B2 |
Archery bow with force vectoring anchor
In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a rotatable member configured for rotation about a first rotatable member axis. A cable anchor is attached to the rotatable member and rotatable with respect to the rotatable member about an anchor axis. The anchor axis is offset from the rotatable member axis. The bow can further comprise a power cable anchored to said cable anchor. |
| US09759505B2 |
Automatic firing apparatus and method
There is provided an automatic firing apparatus, and a method for operating the automatic firing apparatus, the apparatus comprising a trigger actuator for automatically firing bullets contained in a magazine of a firearm; a magazine release actuator for releasing an empty magazine from the firearm; a magazine bank for storing a bullet magazine inside the firearm; and a magazine loading actuator for loading a new magazine inside the firearm from the magazine bank. There is further provided a magazine bank apparatus for use with a firearm comprising a magazine bank base having a plurality of slots adapted to receive and store bullet magazines; and a magazine load actuator adapted to be automatically triggered for loading a bullet magazine among the stored bullet magazines inside the firearm. |
| US09759500B2 |
Firearm breech system
Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock. |
| US09759494B2 |
Heat exchanger plate and plate heat exchanger comprising such a heat exchanger plate
A heat exchanger plate has a vertical center axis dividing the plate into a left and a right half delimited by a first and second long side, respectively. A horizontal center axis divides the plate into an upper and a lower half delimited by a first and second short side, respectively. The plate includes a port hole with a reference point that coincides with a center point of a biggest imaginary circle that can be fitted into the port hole. The port hole is arranged within the left half and the upper half. The porthole has a form defined by a number of corner points of an imaginary plane geometric figure of which at least one is displaced from an arc of the circle, and the same number of thoroughly curved lines connecting the corner points. The corner points include first, second and third corner points. |
| US09759492B2 |
Heat exchanger having additional refrigerant channel
A heat exchanger, particularly for a heating or air conditioning system for motor vehicles, includes at least one inlet channel and at least one outlet channel and at least one collector, which has at least two metal sheets or plates abutting each other, and a flow device through which a first medium can flow, while a second medium can flow around the flow device. The first medium is distributed by an inlet channel to the collector and to the flow device and can be conducted to an outlet channel, and at least one further channel for distributing the coolant is provided, which is connected in a communicating manner via at least one opening to the inlet channel. |
| US09759491B2 |
Continuous annealing furnace for annealing steel strip, method for continuously annealing steel strip, continuous hot-dip galvanizing facility, and method for manufacturing hot-dip galvanized steel strip
A continuous annealing furnace for annealing steel strips that is a vertical-type annealing furnace is configured so that part of gas inside the furnace is drawn and introduced to a refiner disposed outside the furnace including an oxygen removing apparatus and a dehumidifying apparatus, oxygen and moisture contained in the gas are removed to lower the dew point of the gas, and the gas having a lowered dew point is put back into the furnace. At least one gas inlet through which gas is drawn from the furnace into the refiner is disposed in the vicinity of the entry side of the furnace at a distance of 6 m or less in the vertical direction and 3 m or less in the furnace-length direction from the steel-strip-introduction section located at the lower part of the heating zone. |
| US09759488B2 |
Heat treatment apparatus
A heat treatment apparatus includes: a plurality of rollers guiding a substrate, each of the rollers having a roller width greater than a substrate width; a heater including a heating surface which has a width greater than the substrate width; and a heat shield member arranged between a heating surface exposed portion of the heating surface, which is exposed while protruding from an end of the substrate in a width direction of the substrate along the width direction and a roller exposed portion of the specific roller included in the plurality of rollers, the roller exposed portion being exposed while protruding from the end of the substrate in the width direction to the same direction in which the heating surface exposed portion protrudes, the heat shield member shielding heat radiation from the heating surface exposed portion to an outer circumferential surface of the roller exposed portion. |
| US09759487B2 |
Dental firing or press furnace
The invention relates to a dental firing or press furnace (10) that enables the production of at least one dental restoration part (62). The dental firing or press furnace is provided with a firing space (12) that is heatable with the aid of a heating device (22), preferably, a resistance heating device. A heat-conducting element (50) having a specific thermal conductivity of at least 100 W/mK is arranged on the floor of the firing space (12). |
| US09759479B2 |
Appliance modular system for incorporating a pantry compartment within an appliance
A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively. |
| US09759477B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a first storage compartment configured to store food, a main door rotatably mounted on the cabinet and configured to open or close at least a portion of the first storage compartment, an accommodation device accessible through an opening in the main door, a sub door mounted on the main door and configured to open or close the opening, and a door opening assembly that is configured to selectively restrict one side of a back surface of the sub door to a corresponding side of a front surface of the main door to thereby selectively restrict movement of the sub door relative to the main door. The accommodation device defines a second storage compartment within the main door that is separated from the first storage compartment, and the door opening assembly is configured to be manipulated from a side surface of the sub door. |
| US09759476B2 |
Refrigerating appliance with a passage for a flexible tubular element between cabinet and door
A refrigerating appliance comprises a cabinet, at least one door, and at least one hinge allowing the door to rotate about an axis for opening and closing, and further comprising at least one bracket configured to support the hinge, and at least one flexible tubular element inserted on one side in the cabinet and on the other side in the door. The flexible tubular element is configured to exit through a top wall of the cabinet, and is further configured to enter a cavity of the door by passing through a slot formed in the top wall of the door. The slot partially surrounds the hinge, and the slot is partially under the bracket when the door is closed. |
| US09759472B2 |
Clear ice maker with warm air flow
An ice-making apparatus for an appliance having a housing with an interior volume and an ice tray horizontally suspended in the interior volume. The ice tray has a cold plate with a top surface and a bottom surface and a containment wall surrounding an edge portion of the cold plate to retain water. A cooling source is thermally coupled to the bottom surface of the cold plate. An intake conduit extends into the interior volume over the ice tray and is configured to draw ambient air into the interior volume over the ice tray, and the ambient air is above freezing. |
| US09759468B2 |
System for controlling operation of an HVAC system having tandem compressors
The present invention provides for a control system for operating a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A controller operates compressors in tandem. In response to detection of a high pressure condition in refrigerant flowing through a high pressure side of the HVAC system, the controller operates the HVAC system with a first compressor on and a second compressor off. |
| US09759465B2 |
Air conditioner self-charging and charge monitoring system
A method for determining a level of refrigerant charge in a vapor compression system having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device and an evaporator operatively connected in serial relationship in a refrigerant flow circuit having a refrigerant, includes receiving information indicative of at least one of a compressor torque or compressor current; and determining whether the refrigerant charge is within a defined tolerance or whether the refrigerant is to be added or recovered in response to the receiving of the information. |
| US09759457B1 |
Controls solution for primary-secondary chiller plant
Methods for and systems of controlling operation of one or more chillers in a primary-secondary chiller plant system. The chillers utilize a set point temperature that is based upon measuring a temperature of water at a supply side of the load on the secondary loop. |
| US09759456B2 |
Combined heat and power heat pump
A method of operating a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes operating a device to produce at least one of electricity and rejected heat and at least one of (1) powering a component of the HVAC system using the electricity produced by the electricity generating device and (2) heating the refrigerant of the HVAC system using at least a portion of the rejected heat. |
| US09759454B2 |
Cascade heat pump
Provided is a cascade heat pump. The cascade heat pump includes a first refrigerant cycle including a first compressor and a first indoor heat exchanger, a second refrigerant cycle including a second compressor and a second indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger in which a refrigerant compressed in the first compressor or the second compressor is condensed, a bypass tube allowing the refrigerant compressed in the second compressor to bypass the first compressor, thereby flowing into a discharge side of the first compressor, and a first flow rate regulating part disposed on a discharge side of the second compressor to introduce the refrigerant discharged from the second compressor into one of the first compressor and the bypass tube. |
| US09759453B1 |
Densely packed solar concentrator structure
Methods, systems, and devices for a triangular heliostat structure comprising a heliostat drive mounted on a post at each corner of the structure. Embodiments include determining an installation position of a heliostat structure based on the position of an adjacent heliostat structure when a pivotable spacing bar is detachably attached to at least two posts of the heliostat structures and may be based on the heliostat structures comprising three posts in a triangular configuration. |
| US09759449B2 |
Feed water heating system
Feedwater to be supplied to a feedwater tank via a feedwater path is passed through a waste heat recovery heat exchanger, a supercooler, and a condenser in sequence. A heat source fluid such as heat source water is passed through an evaporator and the waste heat recovery heat exchanger in sequence. The waste heat recovery heat exchanger is an indirect heat exchanger between the feedwater supplied to the feedwater tank via the feedwater path and the heat source fluid having passed through the evaporator. The supercooler is an indirect heat exchanger between the feedwater supplied to the feedwater tank via the feedwater path and a refrigerant supplied from the condenser to an expansion valve. |
| US09759447B1 |
Acoustic metamaterial noise control method and apparatus for ducted systems
An acoustic metamaterial noise control system of embodiments of the disclosed technology combines acoustic metamaterial principles with absorptive materials, with a result of a significant reduction in sound radiation within, or emanating from, an HVAC duct. Sound waves that impinge on the noise control system placed at the end (terminal opening of an air duct to ambient space within a room/building), or at a predetermined place on the duct, cause the sound waves to reflect back to the start of the noise control system and also to be absorbed by sound waves within the absorptive core. This is accomplished by way of the use of micro-perforated panels (MPPs) placed in periodic manner with absorptive layers and air gaps to achieve anisotropic conditions to reflect and absorb sound waves for optimum sound reduction. |
| US09759446B2 |
Air handling unit with integral inner wall features
An air handling unit has an interior wall configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. An air handling unit has an interior wall configured as a drain pan. An air handling unit has an outer skin joined to the interior wall, an insulator disposed between the interior wall and the outer skin, and the interior wall has a mounting channel configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. |
| US09759445B2 |
Air conditioner
An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner may include a case, first and second discharge ports disposed on opposite sides of the case to discharge air, at least one discharge vane rotatably disposed at each of the first and second discharge ports, and an operation panel disposed between the first and second discharge ports. The operation panel is movable to selectively vary a discharge area of each of the first and second discharge ports. The discharge are selectively rotatable when not covered by the operation panel to vary an air flow direction. |
| US09759444B2 |
Arrangement for ventilating a room, in particular a laboratory room
An arrangement for ventilating a room contains a supply air duct arranged above an aisle region for delivering air into a room and, arranged above the supply air duct, an exhaust air duct for discharging exhaust air. The supply air duct contains two lateral air delivery portions which extend along the aisle region and each contain air outlet openings from which the supply air exits laterally. A substantially airtight central separating portion separates the first and the second air delivery portions from one another. The exhaust air duct contains two slot-like suction openings which extend substantially parallel to the supply air duct and are arranged in the ceiling such that there is formed on both sides of the aisle region a rolling air flow via which supply air heated in the region of work tables passes in a vertical direction into the region of the ceiling. |
| US09759439B2 |
Sound-absorbent element for an air outlet
The invention relates to a sound-absorbent element for an air outlet, said air outlet comprising a housing with an air outlet opening and a connection to an air supply shaft, at least one sound-absorbent element being mounted in said housing and/or a housing of the air supply shaft, and said sound-absorbent element comprising a carrier that is connected to at least one layer of sound-absorbent material. Said at least one layer of sound-absorbent material comprises activated carbon, or at least one additional layer of activated carbon is applied to this layer of sound-absorbent material. |
| US09759436B2 |
Outdoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus comprising folding pieces extending from the base
The motor fixing support includes long base sections extending in a vertical direction, which are respectively formed on both sides in a lateral direction, and folding pieces respectively extending from both side edges of the respective base sections in a short-side direction. The length of the folding piece in the extending direction, which extends from the base section toward the base section in the short-side direction, and the length of the folding piece in the extending direction, which extends from the base section toward the base section in the short-side direction, are larger than the lengths of the folding pieces in the extending direction. |
| US09759433B2 |
Hot and cold temperature supply device
A device is provided for supplying heating and cooling, the device having a heat transfer medium arranged in the interior of a storage tank and having at least one cycle process plant operated using a working substance. The heat transfer medium has a lower temperature in a bottom region of the interior than in a region of the interior arranged thereabove. All the components of the cycle process plant that contain the working substance are arranged in the interior. The components of the cycle process plant arranged inside the storage tank are surrounded by the heat transfer medium. The heat transfer medium has constituents to bind or convert the working substance. The amount of the constituent as a proportion of the heat transfer medium is dimensioned in such a way that the working substance contained in the cycle process plant can be completely bound or converted by the constituent after an escape from the cycle process plant. |
| US09759431B2 |
Y-shaped oven flue
A gas oven includes an oven cavity, an oven door and a channel. The oven door is configured to provide access to the oven cavity. The channel is located above the oven cavity and includes an inlet in fluid communication with the oven cavity. The channel further includes a first outlet and a second outlet which are in fluid communication with an exterior of the gas oven. The channel is configured to allow gases in the oven cavity to enter the channel through the inlet and exit the channel through any of the first outlet and the second outlet. The first outlet and the second outlet are located higher than the inlet. |
| US09759426B2 |
Combustor nozzles in gas turbine engines
A micro-mixer nozzle for use in a combustor of a combustion turbine engine, the micro-mixer nozzle including: a fuel plenum defined by a shroud wall connecting a periphery of a forward tube sheet to a periphery of an aft tubesheet; a plurality of mixing tubes extending across the fuel plenum for mixing a supply of compressed air and fuel, each of the mixing tubes forming a passageway between an inlet formed through the forward tubesheet and an outlet formed through the aft tubesheet; and a wall mixing tube formed in the shroud wall. |
| US09759425B2 |
System and method having multi-tube fuel nozzle with multiple fuel injectors
A system includes a multi-tube fuel nozzle. The multi-tube fuel nozzle includes multiple fuel injectors. Each fuel injector is configured to extend into a respective premixing tube of a plurality of mixing tubes. Each fuel injector includes a body, a fuel passage, and multiple fuel ports. The fuel passage is disposed within the body and extends in a longitudinal direction within a portion of the body. The multiple fuel ports are disposed along the portion of the body and coupled to the fuel passage. A space is disposed between the portion of the body with the fuel ports and the respective premixing tube. |
| US09759423B2 |
Method and device for thermal destruction of organic compounds by an induction plasma
A method and device for chemical destruction of at least one feed comprising at least one organic compound are provided. The device comprises at least one inductive plasma torch, means for introducing at least one plasma-forming gas into the torch, optionally when the plasma gas(es) comprise(s) no or little oxygen, means for bringing oxygen gas into the plasma or into the vicinity of the plasma, means for introducing the feed into the torch, a reaction enclosure capable of allowing thermal destruction of the gases flowing from the torch, a device allowing mixing of the gases flowing out of the reaction enclosure to be carried out, means for introducing air and/or oxygen gas into the mixing device, a device allowing recombination by cooling of at least one portion of the gases from the mixing device, the torch, the reaction enclosure, the mixing device and the recombination device being in fluidic communication. |
| US09759422B2 |
Evaporator burner for a mobile heating device
An evaporator burner for a mobile heating device is provided having a combustion chamber, an evaporator accommodation, and an evaporator element for evaporation of liquid fuel. The evaporator element is accommodated in the evaporator accommodation at the side facing the combustion chamber. At the side of the evaporator accommodation facing away from the combustion chamber, the evaporator burner comprises at least one combustion air guide element which is arranged such that a combustion air flow path extending at least along a portion of a base wall of the evaporator accommodation is formed between the combustion air guide element and the base wall of the evaporator accommodation. |
| US09759415B2 |
Light module
An illumination module is provided that can be inserted into a receptacle that includes a wall and may be mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and the illumination module include a cover and an LED assembly rotateably coupled to the cover. The LED assembly seats within the receptacle which causes terminals of the LED assembly to align with contacts on the receptacle. One of the cover and the receptacle can have a plurality of ramps and the other a plurality of shoulders. The cover can be rotated relative to the receptacle to cause the shoulders to slide relative to the ramps so as to direct the LED assembly into the receptacle. When the LED assembly is attached to the receptacle, the terminals on the LED assembly mate with the contacts on the receptacle. |
| US09759413B2 |
Translucent object having housing, cavities and controller forming facial expressions
Embodiments of the present invention use light to add human-like features to an inanimate object. In one embodiment, the object includes a film with an image that has been manipulated to provide for a low profile projection of an image onto a vertical surface directly adjacent to the object. For example, the image of a witch's head could be projected onto a wall and directly beneath, a witch's hat could be hanging on the wall. In another embodiment, changing lights and shadows are used to create animated objects out of otherwise inanimate objects. Various embodiments include components to create the illusion of changing facial expressions. These components include a plurality of light sources and an electronic device that controls the light sources to create the animation. |
| US09759412B2 |
Illumination tool
An illumination tool contains: a body, an extension assembly, and a mirror assembly. The body includes an accommodation mount having a light emitting element which face a first direction, and the body also includes a magnetic sleeve. The extension assembly couples with the body, and between the extension assembly and the body is defined a rotation structure. The mirror assembly includes a fitting portion, a holder and a first mirror which face a second direction. The holder has an L-shaped channel, and a first end of the channel corresponds to the accommodation mount. The lights illuminate into the channel from the first direction, and a second end of the channel curvedly extends to the second direction. The channel has a second mirror for reflecting the lights out of the second end of the channel in the second direction from the light emitting element in the first direction. |
| US09759411B2 |
LED lamp having adjustable illumination angle
An LED lamp includes: a lamp housing configured to have LEDs for emitting light embedded therein, have the front thereof opened so that the light of the LEDs is radiated, have an angle adjustment groove formed laterally and lengthily, and having outside concave-convex parts formed in a convex and arc shape on both sides of the angle adjustment groove; a guide block inserted into the angle adjustment groove of the lamp housing and fixed movably along the angle adjustment groove; a fixing block configured to have an inside concavo-convex part formed in a concave and arc shape under one side of the fixing block so that the inside concavo-convex part corresponds to the outside concave-convex parts of the lamp housing; a first fastening member configured to penetrate the inside concavo-convex part of the fixing block and fastened to the guide block inserted into the angle adjustment groove. |
| US09759408B2 |
Illuminating member for reducing unified glare rating and lighting device using the same
Disclosed is a lighting device capable of reducing UGR (Unified Glare Rating). in a illuminating member, reflection efficiency of light significantly scattering to the left and right among light applied to the air gap through the diffusion plate is increased using the adhesion material pattern layer of periphery surrounding an air gap, and simultaneously, the UGR may be reduced by removing the process disposing the pattern with a specific structure and increasing the process efficiency. |
| US09759406B2 |
Optical path adjusting unit and display device
The invention provides an optical path adjusting unit and a display device. The optical path adjusting unit, for adjusting light rays from different directions to transmit in approximately the same direction, comprises a light converging part, a reflective part and a light scattering part. The light converging part and the light scattering part form a hollow space, and the reflective part is disposed within the hollow space and connected to the middle of the light converging part and the middle of the light scattering part to divide the hollow space into two parts. The light converging part is used to converge the light rays from different directions; the reflective part is used to reflect the converged light rays onto the light scattering part, and the light scattering part is used to transmit the light rays reflected thereon by the reflective part out in approximately the same direction. |
| US09759405B2 |
Light emitting module and lighting device using the same
A light emitting module includes a circuit board having a plurality of reflective portions arranged in one direction and connection portions connecting the plurality of reflective portions, light emitting devices mounted on the plurality of reflective portions, and lens units disposed to cover the light emitting devices within boundaries of surfaces, of the plurality of reflective portions, on which the light emitting devices are mounted. A width of each of the connection portions in the other direction, perpendicular to the one direction thereof, is smaller than a diameter of each of the lens units, thus reducing a generation of a dark portion. |
| US09759397B2 |
Vehicular lamp
A vehicular lamp includes: a circuit board having three or more light source mounting portions provided along a vehicle-width direction; a plurality of light sources mounted on the respective light source mounting portions; and a reflector unit having three or more reflectors each reflecting light from each of the light sources. The reflector unit has a first positioning pin and a second positioning pin. The circuit board has a first positioning hole to receive the first positioning pin and a second positioning hole to receive the second positioning pin. The first positioning hole is provided at a location inward of a first end light source mounting portion positioned on one end side in the vehicle-width direction, and the second positioning hole is provided at a position inward of a second end light source mounting portion positioned on the other end side in the vehicle-width direction. |
| US09759393B2 |
Illuminated frame system
The present invention relates to an illuminated frame system for framing a display unit, such as a screen and the like, comprising a frame on which lighting means, preferably in the form of LEDs, are arranged. An illuminated frame system of this kind may advantageously be used in gaming devices which have at least one screen. |
| US09759391B1 |
LED light fixture assembly
A light assembly contains a housing. One or more LED light units are contained within the housing, wherein each of the LED light units may contain only one corresponding conductive end cap. A pair of conductors extending from each of the corresponding conductive end caps are mated with a corresponding socket contained within a DC power supply module contained within the housing. |
| US09759386B2 |
Reducing friction of a viscous fluid flow in a conduit
A device for reducing friction of a viscous fluid flow in a conduit is disclosed. The device comprises a body positionable to define at least a segment of a flow path for the viscous fluid in or contiguous with the conduit, a cavity in the body for retaining lubricating fluid, and at least one port in the body for delivering lubricating fluid to the cavity. A fluid outlet arrangement from said cavity delivers lubricating fluid to the flow path to form a downstream lubricating film at the conduit surface. The fluid outlet arrangement comprises a substantially continuous opening or ring of close spaced openings, effective collectively to reduce the pressure variation and therefore velocity variation of the delivered lubricating fluid along said outlet arrangement. |
| US09759383B2 |
Multi-stage compression and storage system for use with municipal gaseous supply
A multi-stage gas compression, storage and distribution system utilizing a hydrocarbon gas from a municipal gaseous supply line in a manner that does not affect an operational integrity of said municipal gaseous supply line includes an inlet line fluidly in fluid communication with a supply of hydrocarbon gas at a first pressure, a first compression unit configured to compress the hydrocarbon gas from the inlet line to a second pressure, a first storage vessel configured to receive the hydrocarbon gas from the first compression unit for storage at the second pressure, a second compression unit configured to compress the hydrocarbon gas from the first storage vessel to a third pressure, and a second storage vessel configured to receive the hydrocarbon gas from the second compression unit for storage at the third pressure. |
| US09759382B2 |
Method for filling up a storage tank with a gaseous pressurized medium, in particular hydrogen
A method for filling up a storage tank (e.g., a vehicle tank) with a gaseous, pressurized medium, in particular in the form of hydrogen, in which a supply tank system for storing the hydrogen is connected with the storage tank to be filled by way of a tank feed line and a fueling valve, wherein, prior to filling up the storage tank with aforesaid medium with the fueling valve closed, a flow of the medium for cooling the tank feed line is guided through the tank feed line at a predefinable target temperature, and removed from the tank feed line through a line that branches away upstream from the fueling valve. The disclosure further provides for a fueling facility for filling up a storage tank. |
| US09759381B2 |
Method and device for filling a tank with liquefied gas
A method for filling a tank (1) with liquefied gas, in particular a tank with cryogenic liquid, from a liquefied gas container (2), in particular a cryogenic liquid container (2), which container (2) is in fluid communication with the tank (1) via a filling pipe (3), wherein the method uses a pressure differential generation member (4) for transferring liquid from the container (2) to the tank (1) at a predetermined pressure, characterized in that, at or following the switching on time (M) of the pressure differential generation member (4), the method comprises a step of determining the pressure (PT4) in the tank (1) via a measurement of a first pressure in the filling pipe (3), and, following the determination of the pressure (PT4) in the tank, a step of limiting the first instantaneous pressure (PT3) to a level below a maximum pressure threshold (PT3sup), said maximum pressure threshold being defined on the basis of the determined value of the pressure (PT4) in the tank (1) and exceeding said determined value of the pressure (PT4) in the tank by two to twenty bars and preferably by two to nine bars. |
| US09759373B2 |
Fabric attachment system
An attachment for attaching an accessory to a structure such as a vehicle or boat through a rail having a track. The attachment has at least one welt that is shaped and/or sized to fit within the facial opening of the track when no tensile force is exerted on the attachment and with retained within the track when tensile force is exerted on the attachment. |
| US09759372B2 |
Tablet computer support
A support for a tablet computer includes a base shaped to stably rest both on flat and on curved surfaces, a mechanical system for removably fixing the base securely to a key processing machine to be connected to and controlled by the tablet, a tubular element fixed on the upper surface of the base, a cylindrical member housed in the interior of the tubular element and rotatable relative thereto, first members for resting on and coupling to the lower transverse edge of the tablet and second members for resting on and coupling to the upper transverse edge of the tablet, wherein the first members and the second members are disposed at an angle to each other and are associated with the cylindrical member to rotate therewith relative to the tubular element, the relative distance between said the resting and coupling members and the second resting and coupling members being adjustable. |
| US09759371B2 |
Variable height arm structures, systems, and methods
Enhanced variable-height mounting arms comprise structures that allow any of improved cleanability and/or improved adjustment of height or counterbalancing. An exemplary enhanced variable-height arm comprises an upper shell structure that substantially extends over the upper and side regions of the mounting arm, forming a four-bar linkage. A lower cover is mounted to the upper cover across the bottom side of the arm, and defines holes therethrough for extension of the opposing ends of the arm. The variable-height arm further comprises a bias element, wherein one end of the bias element is adjustably fixable in relation to a defined curve, non-linear path or slot, such as within a curved slot. The variable-height arm may preferably further comprise a mechanism for adjusting any of the height or counterbalance for the structure. |
| US09759370B2 |
Devices for application and load bearing and method of using the same
Gecko-like adhesive application devices suited for dynamic applications are disclosed, where the device can be easily applied to target substrates, exhibiting a firm hold, and subsequently released therefrom. Gecko-like adhesive application devices that are suited for sustained holding after easy application (e.g., on vertical or inclined surfaces or ceiling) also are disclosed. |
| US09759367B2 |
Base mounting assembly and display device
A base mounting assembly and a display device are provided. The base mounting assembly includes a main support on a side of a first device, a base including a pedestal part below the first device and a support post connected with the pedestal part and opposite to the main support, the support post including a first end away from the pedestal part and a second end connecting with the pedestal part, and a cushion block movably provided between the support post and the main support. A distance between the support post and the main support is gradually reduced from the first end to the second end so that when the cushion block is moved between the first end and the second end, a position of the support post relative to the main support is changed, causing a change of a position of the pedestal part relative to the first device. |
| US09759362B2 |
Coupler assembly kit and methods of use
A coupler assembly kit and methods of use are described. Embodiments of the coupler assembly kit can be implemented to couple a corrugated pipe to a concrete section. Generally, the assembly kit can be implemented to couple a spigot end of the corrugated pipe to a bell end of the concrete section. In one embodiment, the coupler assembly kit can include a circumferential cable, a plurality of second cables having a threaded rod on end and an eye bolt on the other end, a plurality of linkage crosses, and a gasket. The coupler assembly kit can be assembled and implemented on location to connect a high-density polyethylene corrugated pipe to a reinforced-concrete flared end section. |
| US09759361B2 |
Pipe seal
A seal is provided that includes a body, a left arm extending from the body and having an anti-rotation portion, and a right arm extending from the body and having an anti-rotation portion. The seal further includes a lip extending from the body between the left and right arms. The lip is sized and shaped to contact an inside surface of the socket when the first and second pipes are assembled together. |
| US09759356B2 |
Insulated flowpath assembly
A flowpath assembly has a first conduit defining a flowpath radially inward, and a second conduit spaced radially outward from the first conduit. A void defined between the first and second conduits contains an insulating material that may have a greater porosity than the first and second conduits. The assembly may be additive manufactured generally as one unitary piece with the raw material of the conduits being melted and solidified on a slice-by-slice basis and the insulating material being selectively bypassed by an energy gun of an additive manufacturing system. |
| US09759353B2 |
Air brake tubing and compositions for making the same
Air brake tubing is provided having an air brake tube body comprising at least one layer formed from a composition comprising a copolyester, polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene terephthalate; and a thermoplastic polyurethane. |
| US09759348B2 |
Aerodynamic noise reduction cage
A control valve has a body having an inlet and outlet, a valve seat between the inlet and outlet, a valve plug, and a cage adjacent the valve seat to provide guidance for the valve plug. The valve plug is movable between a closed position, where the valve plug sealingly engages the valve seat, and an open position, where the valve plug is spaced away from the valve seat. The cage has a circumferential wall having inner and outer surfaces and a plurality of passages formed through the wall. Each passage can have a first portion extending from the inner surface and a second portion extending from the outer surface, where the second portion has a diameter smaller than that of the first portion, can follow a non-linear path from the inner to outer surface, and/or can have a cross-sectional area that varies from the inner to outer surface. |
| US09759344B2 |
Flush valve seat
A flush valve has a valve body having an inlet and an outlet, and a piston disposed in the valve body between the inlet and the outlet. A surface is disposed in the valve body for seating the piston. The surface tapers inwardly as it passes into the outlet wherein the taper improves the flow characteristics of fluid passing by the taper thereby minimizing water hammer and leakage therethrough. |
| US09759342B2 |
Slam shut reset pin guide assembly and slam shut safety device comprising same
A slam shut safety device includes a valve body, a valve disc, a reset pin, and a reset pin guide. The valve disc is disposed within the valve body and shiftable along a slam shut axis between an open position and a closed second position. The reset pin is operatively coupled to the valve disc and shiftable along the slam shut axis relative to the valve body between an untripped position placing the valve disc in the open position and a tripped position placing the valve disc in the closed position. The reset pin guide supports one end of the reset pin, thereby providing added structural integrity to the reset pin and valve disc. |
| US09759341B2 |
Freeze tolerant ball valve
A freeze tolerant ball valve for controlling the direction of expansion of freezing water within the ball valve is disclosed. The valve includes valve body inlet and the valve body outlet, and a spherical-shaped gate that has an axial fluid passage that extends through the spherical-shaped gate. The spherical-shaped gate can be rotated to block fluid communication between the valve body inlet and the valve body outlet. The valve body also has a first sidewall that is of a first sidewall thickness, and a sidewall having a boss that supports a concave cap that has a bottom wall that is of a bottom wall thickness, the bottom wall thickness being substantially thinner than the sidewall thickness. The cooperation of the passage through the spherical-shaped gate, the first sidewall with its first sidewall thickness positioned opposite to the bottom wall of the concave cap results in a valve that directs the effects of freezing on to the concave cap, which would fail first in the event of freezing. The cap can be easily and quickly replaced in the event of failure. |
| US09759339B2 |
Safety isolation plug fittings and methods of use
A safety isolation plug fitting for detecting pressurized fluid in a pipe may include a body defining an inlet adapted to be in fluid communication with the pipe, an outlet, and a passageway extending between the inlet and the outlet. A valve assembly may be seated in the passageway and movable between a closed position in which fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet is inhibited, and an open position in which a pressurized fluid in the pipe can flow between the inlet and the outlet. A flow deflector can be in fluid communication with said outlet that is configured to redirect at least a portion of the pressurized fluid exiting said outlet in direction away from a user. |
| US09759335B2 |
Flow restrictor having multiple flow modifying regions
A flow restrictor for use on a pilot operated relief valve (PORV) assembly with a pilot valve that regulates operation of a main valve to reduce pressure in a system or vessel. In one embodiment, the flow restrictor is configured with a plurality of flow modifying regions, namely, a first region and a second region that is spaced apart from the first region. These regions are configured to generate flow at the outlet of the flow restrictor that induces operation of the pilot valve that is favorable for operation of the main valve. In one example, the first region and the second region define, respectively, a first flow area and a second flow area for the flow pathway, wherein each are configured to assign a ratio of the second flow area to the first flow area with a value of less than 10. |
| US09759332B2 |
Atomizing desuperheater shutoff apparatus and method
A desuperheater spraying valve assembly includes an actuator coupled to a plug with a valve seat in the proximity of the plug. The plug is affixed to an actuator rod which transverses the body of the valve assembly. A spray tube may be affixed to the valve seat and at least one spray nozzle is affixed to the spray tube. The plug and the valve seat are conical in shape and when the plug is inserted into the valve, they form a seal. |
| US09759329B2 |
Sealing assembly
It comprises a first member with a plate attached and substantially covering at least one portion of a second member (20), both members being rotatable relative to each other and defining a tortuous way, and it further comprises a brush sealing attached to the first member and resting on a siding plate in the second member such that an inner gap formed between said first and second members is sealed. A flexible member may be provided between the brush sealing and the first member for joining them in a flexible way. |
| US09759327B2 |
Large perimeter segmented seals
A segmented sealing assembly includes a first sealing segment and a second sealing segment, the first and second sealing segments having opposing mating components that are moved into a contact engagement to form the sealing assembly. The first and second sealing components include a first primary seal component on the first sealing component and a second primary seal component on the second sealing component that form a primary seal when the sealing segments are moved into the contact engagement. The sealing assembly includes compression elements on each of the first and second sealing segments. Compression of the compression elements exerts a force that moves the opposing mating components into the contact engagement. The mating components may be configured as tapered tongues having opposing slopes. A plurality of interlacing sealing beads may be provided on the tongues to provide a secondary seal within a gap between the tongues. |
| US09759320B2 |
Compact clutch
A compact clutch including a driven shaft on which the following are mounted: a gear wheel; a driving bush; a driven bush; a coil spring; a first collar with cam surfaces; and a second collar with cam surfaces. The gear wheel and the bushes are arranged axially next to each other; the gear wheel and the driving bush are constrained together in the circumferential direction; the spring surrounds externally the bushes; the first collar surrounds externally the spring; and the second collar surrounds externally the first collar. The gear wheel and the bushes are constrained to the driven shaft in the axial direction by means of two stop rings; and the driven bush is constrained to the driven shaft in the circumferential direction by means of at least one tongue. |
| US09759318B2 |
Multi-plexing clutch logic control of a multi-mode transmission
A transmission includes an electro-hydraulic controller that includes redundancy in the hydraulic circuit that permits single fault failures to be compensated for by changing the flow path of hydraulic fluid to bypass the single fault failure. The redundancy results in the ability of the transmission to maintain full operation in all modes. |
| US09759317B2 |
Closed hydraulic circuit
The present invention relates to a closed hydraulic circuit between a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor that are connected to one another via working lines, a flushing pump being provided in order to feed a pressure medium into the working lines, and an output connection being provided in order to discharge excess pressure medium from the working lines. At least one hydraulic consumer, which is provided to convert at least some of the volume flow discharged from the hydraulic circuit into mechanical power, is connected downstream of the output connection. |
| US09759316B2 |
Transmission hydraulics controller
A normal oil passage that supplies hydraulic pressure to a friction engagement element through a hydraulic control valve, and a bypass oil passage that supplies hydraulic pressure to the friction engagement element while bypassing the hydraulic control valve, are provided. By switching an operative position of a manual valve, a hydraulic pressure supply route to the friction engagement element is switched between the normal oil passage and the bypass oil passage. By switching to the bypass oil passage, the hydraulic pressure supplied to the friction engagement element is not affected by operation of the hydraulic control valve, and a cleaning control may be performed to cause the hydraulic control valve to perform a cleaning operation. Accordingly, even if an operation amount of the cleaning control for the hydraulic control valve is increased, malfunctions by the friction engagement element will not occur. |
| US09759315B2 |
Hydraulic control device for automatic transmission
A hydraulic control device that includes a normally closed first solenoid valve, a first check valve, a failsafe valve, and a second check valve, wherein the first movable member of the first check valve is biased to cut off the communication between the first input port and the first drain port in case of the failure in which no current is applied to the first solenoid valve. |
| US09759310B2 |
Transaxle
A transaxle comprises a hydrostatic transmission (HST), an axle, a gear train interposed between the HST and the axle, a casing and a partition. The casing defines an HST chamber and a gear chamber. The HST is disposed in the HST chamber. The gear train and the axle are disposed in the gear chamber. The partition is disposed in the casing so as to separate the HST chamber and the gear chamber from each other. The partition has an opening through which a hydraulic motor of the HST passes to extend from the HST chamber into the gear chamber so as to be drivingly connected to the gear train. The partition obstructs a flow of fluid between a fluid sump in the HST chamber from a fluid sump in the gear chamber. |
| US09759306B2 |
Transmission drive assembly
The invention relates to a transmission drive assembly (10) having a drive motor (11) the drive shaft (23) of which protrudes with a portion (25) thereof into a transmission housing (12), wherein the drive shaft (23) is arranged on the side facing the transmission housing (12) in a bearing (32) which is held in a form-fit or force-closed manner in a substantially sleeve-shaped holding element (35; 65) which is arranged in a holding fixture (27) of the transmission housing (12). According to the invention, in an installation position for introducing and positioning the holding element (35; 65) in the holding fixture (27) of the transmission housing (12), the holding element (35; 65) is positioned in a first axial end position defined by an abutment element (30) of the drive motor (11), and, in an end position of the drive shaft (23) in the transmission housing (12), the holding element (35; 65) can be slid by means of a sliding element (47; 61; 62, 63) on the drive shaft (23) into a second axial end position which is axially remote from the at least one abutment element. |
| US09759303B2 |
Vehicle differential disconnect assembly
A vehicle differential disconnect assembly can include a differential case, a differential gear set, and a torque distribution device. The differential gear set is carried within the differential case. The torque distribution device transfers torque between the differential gear set and side shafts of the accompanying vehicle driveline. The torque distribution device can include a clutch pack and an actuator assembly. The clutch pack is located at a first side of the differential case relative to the differential gear set, and the actuator assembly is located at a second side of the differential case relative to the differential gear set. The actuator assembly has a mover that transmits movement to the clutch pack when the actuator assembly actuates and deactuates the clutch pack. |
| US09759302B2 |
Bypass clutch for a torque converter
A transmission includes a case having a front support that defines a reservoir, and a first passageway in fluid communication with the reservoir. The transmission also includes a torque converter having a bypass clutch having a piston disposed between a balance chamber and an apply chamber. The clutch fixes the turbine to the impeller in response to fluid pressure in the apply chamber exceeding fluid pressure in the balance chamber. The transmission further includes a hollow stator shaft fixed to the front support and a turbine shaft driveably connected to the turbine. The turbine shaft extends through the stator shaft and defines a second passageway in fluid communication with the first passageway and the balance chamber. The reservoir, the first passageway, the second passageway, and the balance chamber are arranged such that fluid travels from the reservoir to the balance chamber when the piston is de-stroked. |
| US09759300B2 |
Transmission for a wheeled vehicle with a walking driver, and wheeled vehicle equipped with such a transmission
A transmission for a walk-behind wheeled vehicle, the transmission being of the type including at least one casing (2) housing a driver member (3), equipped with rotary drive motor means (4), a rotary driven member (5), two wheel drive shafts (6A, 6B) in alignment, two clutch mechanisms (8) each of which is disposed between the driven member (5) and a wheel drive shaft (6A; 6B), each clutch mechanism (8) being activated by the driven member (5) being driven in rotation forwards, and deactivatable by the wheel drive shaft (6A; 6B) with which it co-operates being driven in rotation forwards, when the speed of rotation of the wheel drive shaft (6A, 6B) is greater than the speed of rotation of the driven member (5). The rotary drive motor means (4) for driving the driver member (3) in rotation are motor means that can be controlled to rotate in two directions of rotation, and each clutch mechanism (8) is of the type that is deactivatable merely by the driven member (5) being driven in rotation in the backwards direction. |
| US09759297B2 |
Rack including forcing unit and optical apparatus having the same
A rack includes a first member including a main tooth, a second member including an opposite tooth disposed opposite the main tooth, the second member being rotatable with respect to the first member, a first forcing unit configured to force the main tooth, and a second forcing unit configured to force the main tooth and the opposite tooth closer to each other. On a plane perpendicular to a central axis of a lead screw, each of a part at which the first forcing unit forces the first member, a part at which the second forcing unit forces the first member, and a part at which the second forcing unit forces the second member is disposed on a movable member side with respect to a straight line connecting a rotating axis of the second member and the central axis. |
| US09759296B2 |
Linear actuator and method for producing a linear actuator
A linear actuator comprising a spindle-based linear drive (1) having an inner threaded spindle (5) and an outer element (2) surrounding the threaded spindle (5), in which the threaded spindle (5) can be moved in the axial direction; and a telescopic housing (20) with a first telescope part (21) and a second telescope part (22), which is surrounded at least in part by the first telescope part (21). On its side facing the first telescope part (21), the second telescope part (22) has an adapter part (24) that is connected rotationally fixedly to the second telescope part (22) and has a central opening. The linear drive has a connecting element (30) that is mounted on the outer element (2) and comprises snap elements (31) that are engaged with the central opening of the adapter part (24) in such a manner that the connecting element (30) is held in the adapter part (24). |
| US09759294B2 |
Chain guide structure for a vehicle engine
The present disclosure relates to a chain guide structure including a guide supporter integrally formed with a chain case and provided with at least a plurality of assembly holes, and a guide body having at least a plurality of assembly protrusions which correspond to the assembly holes for being coupled with the guide supporter, wherein the guide body is provided with a guide wall that is inserted into a space between the guide supporter and a chain. As a result, It is possible to reduce the constituent elements such as bolts, save manufacturing cost, simplify the chain guide structure, and reduce weight or size of the chain guide structure. |
| US09759293B2 |
Endless drive arrangement and improved two-armed tensioning system for same
In an aspect, a tensioner is provided for tensioning a belt and includes first and second tensioner arms having first and second pulleys respectively. The first and second pulleys are configured for engagement with first and second belt spans, and are biased in first and second free arm directions respectively. A second tensioner arm stop is positioned to limit the movement of the second tensioner arm in a direction opposite the second free arm direction. The second tensioner arm stop is positioned such that, in use, the second pulley is engaged with the endless drive member while the second tensioner arm is engaged with the second tensioner arm stop throughout a first selected range of operating conditions. |
| US09759292B2 |
Tensioning rail, and traction mechanism drive including such a tensioning rail
A tensioning rail (2) for tensioning an endlessly circulating tensioner (4) is provided, wherein the tensioning rail (2) for tensioning the ternsioner (4) is curved in a longitudinal direction (L), the tensioning rail (2) has a base wall (6) and two jaws (8) protruding from the base wall (6), and the tensioning rail (2) has at least one U-shaped profiled segment (10) and a T-shaped profiled segment (12), which are each formed by the base wall (6) and the jaws (8), wherein the tensioning rail (2) includes a guiding element (14) for a rotary bearing (16) in the U-shaped profiled segment (10) and a guiding element (18) for a contact bearing (20) in the T-shaped profiled segment (12). |
| US09759291B2 |
Multi-speed automatic transmission
An automatic transmission for a motor vehicle includes eight rotatable shafts, including a drive shaft and an output shaft. Four planetary gear sets are included, with each planetary gear set further including a first element, a second element, and a third element. Seven shift elements are included, wherein selective engagement of the seven shift elements leads to different transmission ratio relationships between the drive shaft and output shaft for shifting of several forward gears and one reverse gear. Three of the shift elements are designed as brakes, and four of the shift elements are designed as clutches. |
| US09759289B2 |
Bogie axle assembly
A bogie axle assembly having a housing, a spindle, a drive sprocket unit, and a planetary gear set. The drive sprocket unit may be fixedly disposed on a planet gear carrier of the planetary gear set. The spindle may be fixedly disposed on the housing. The drive sprocket unit may be rotatably supported by at least one roller bearing assembly that may be disposed between the spindle and the drive sprocket unit. |
| US09759284B2 |
Damping valve
A damping valve includes a main valve opening and closing a main passage, and a pilot passage reducing a pressure of the upstream of the main passage by a throttle to guide as a back-pressure biasing the main valve to the closing direction. A pressure control valve being disposed on the downstream of the throttle and including a seating portion controlling the back-pressure, and a switching valve including a circular depressed portion opening and closing the pilot passage are integrated and controlled by a single solenoid. The damping valve includes fail passages being branched from the downstream of the throttle to bypass the main valve, and a fail valve opening and closing the fail passage. The switching valve is arranged on the upstream of the pressure control valve in the pilot passage. The fail passages are branched from the upstream of the switching valve of the pilot passage. |
| US09759279B2 |
Floating brake drum and hat assembly
The floating brake drum and hat assembly includes a brake drum (12) having a braking surface (14) and an attachment flange (16), a hat (18) having an outer diameter (20) and a brake drum mounting flange (22) for mounting to the attachment flange (16) of the brake drum, and means for coupling (24) the attachment flange of the brake drum to the brake drum mounting flange of the hat, the means for coupling structured and arranged to allow radial thermal expansion and contraction of at least a portion of the attachment flange of the brake drum and/or at least a portion of the brake drum mounting flange of the hat. |
| US09759277B2 |
Shim assembly for disk brake
A shim assembly for a disk brake includes inside shim locking pieces which are provided in an inside shim main body of the inside shim plate and bent toward the pressure plate so that displacement of the inside shim plate in radial and peripheral directions is restricted and outside shim locking pieces which are provided in an outside shim main body of the outside shim plate and bent toward the pressure plate so that displacement of the outside shim plate in the peripheral direction is allowed and displacement thereof in the radial direction is restricted. Engaging pawls are provided in the inside shim main body and projected from a peripheral edge of the pressure plate. The outside shim locking pieces are respectively engaged with the engaging pawls so as to cover the engaging pawls, to prevent the outside shim plate against separation from the inside shim plate. |
| US09759276B2 |
Method for controlling a friction clutch
In a motor vehicle, a friction clutch is disposed between a drive unit and a transmission. The value of the contact point of the clutch is adapted at predetermined points in time. A method for controlling the friction clutch includes the steps of determining a value of the contact point of the friction clutch, this value having been modified as a result of an adaptation thereof, and of continuously reducing the value of the contact point at a predetermined ramp rate, without letting this value drop below a predefined contact point reduction value. |
| US09759273B2 |
Piston
The present disclosure is directed to clutches and pistons used therein. A multi-plate clutch includes a shaft configured to provide rotational movement about a central axis of the clutch, a drum, wherein the drum comprises an inner surface with a plurality of splines formed therein and an opening about the central axis configured to receive the shaft, a plurality of ring-shaped discs configured to engage with the splines and a piston, wherein the piston comprises a plurality of protrusions on an outer circumferential surface of the piston configured to engage with the splines and an opening about the central axis configured to receive the shaft. |
| US09759272B2 |
Clutch having a groove formed in an outer circumferential surface
A clutch is provided with a drive-side rotational body and a driven-side rotational body, which can move in the axial direction between a coupled position and a decoupled position. The driven-side rotational body has a groove having a helical portion and an annular portion that is deeper than the helical portion. The driven-side rotational body is urged toward the coupled position by an urging member. The driven-side rotational body is moved to the decoupled position against the urging force of the urging member by insertion of a pin into the helical portion. A projection is provided on the tip of the pin, and a recessed groove for accommodating the projection when the pin is inserted into the helical portion is provided in the bottom surface of the helical portion. |
| US09759264B1 |
Methods of manufacturing durability-enhanced bearing assemblies
Durability-enhanced bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements includes a bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include a support ring structure that carries the plurality of superhard bearing elements. The support ring structure may have a first portion that exhibits a first yield strength and a second portion that exhibits a second yield strength. The first yield strength of the first portion may be greater than the second yield strength of the second portion. |
| US09759259B2 |
Rolling-element bearing having an oblique running surface section
A rolling-element bearing with line contact includes bearing inner and outer parts having running surfaces, and at least one rolling element is disposed between and makes line contact with the bearing inner and outer parts. A width of the outer running surface and/or a width of the inner running surface is narrower at least in a first circumferential partial region than a length of the rolling-element, and in the first partial region the bearing outer part running surface and/or the bearing inner part running surface extends obliquely to a rolling direction of the at least one rolling element. |
| US09759257B2 |
Bearing and bearing pad
A bearing pad and bearing are provided which can inhibit the bearing pad from being deformed without increasing the costs. In a bearing pad (2), a conduit that extends from a first opening (3a) formed in a high temperature zone (2H) on a sliding surface (2a) opposing to a supported surface (1a) towards the direction apart from the supported surface (1a) and that finally reaches a second opening (3d) is formed. |
| US09759251B2 |
Barrel nut with stress reduction features
A barrel nut with features for reducing tensile stresses under heavy load within the barrel nut has a partial-cylindrical body having a first planar end surface and a second planar end surface. A threaded bore extends through the partial-cylindrical body with a central axis substantially parallel to the first planar end surface and the second planar end surface. At least one groove is formed in each of the first planar end surface and the second planar end surface, the groove having a rounded surface extending at least a part of a distance between a curved upper surface of the partial-cylindrical body to a bottom surface thereof in a direction substantially parallel to the central axis of the threaded bore. |
| US09759249B2 |
Joining structure
An occurrence of thermal distortion when heterogenous materials are joined together is suppressed. Provided is a joining structure that includes a first member, a second member, a rivet and a resin-filled portion. The first member is formed of a first material. The second member is formed of a second material that is different from the first material. The rivet penetrates through at least the first member and joins the first member and second member together. The resin-filled portion is provided around the rivet at a side of the first member at which the second member is disposed. The resin-filled portion is formed by at least one of the first member and the second member and forms a gap between the first member and the second member. A resin member is disposed inside the resin-filled portion. |
| US09759248B1 |
Chair with plug type connection structure
A chair comprises: two side frames, each of the two side frames comprising a front supporting leg and a rear supporting leg; a seat portion fixed between the two side frames; and a backrest portion connected to the rear supporting legs of the two side frames via a plug structure. |
| US09759241B2 |
Pressure compensator
A pressure compensator is disclosed for a subsea electric installation, which includes a rigid bottle and a flexible bag placed in the rigid bottle, the pressure compensator including a first opening at a first end of the pressure compensator allowing fluid communication of an insulating medium arranged to intermediate space between the rigid bottle and the flexible bag, a second opening at a second end of the pressure compensator allowing fluid communication of seawater arranged within the flexible bag; and a bypass channel providing fluid communication between two points in the intermediate space of the pressure compensator. |
| US09759238B2 |
Hydraulic control valve for construction machinery
The present invention relates to a hydraulic control valve for construction machinery that is used to maintain secondary pilot pressure which is formed proportionally to the switching of a switching device so as to be equal to or below a setting pressure of a pilot pump. The hydraulic control valve of the present invention includes: a port of the pilot pump into which the pilot pressure flows; a tank port to which the pilot pressure is drained; a valve body at which a secondary pilot pressure port that selectively communicates with the port of the pilot pump and the tank port is formed; the switching device that is pivotally mounted on the valve body; a pilot control valve that is linked through pressurization of the switching device and has a spool which forms the secondary pilot pressure proportional to the amount of switching of the switching device by communicating the port of the pilot pump and the secondary pilot pressure port with each other during the switching; a valve spring that elastically supports the spool so as to communicate the secondary pilot pressure port and the tank port with each other; and a check poppet that is disposed in an openable and closable manner at a pilot passage whose inlet side communicates with the secondary pilot pressure port and whose outlet side communicates with the port of the pilot pump. |
| US09759231B2 |
Mid-frame for a gas turbine and gas turbine
The invention relates to a mid-frame (10) for a gas turbine, having at least one outer casing element (12) and having a plurality of duct segments (16), which are arranged in succession in the radial direction on the inside of the outer casing element (12) and in the peripheral direction of the casing element (12) and by which segments, in each case, at least one duct (18) through which a gas can flow is delimited at least in the radial direction at least partially, wherein a ring element (22) that is common to the duct segments (16) and is formed in one piece is provided, by means of which the duct segments (16) are held at the outer casing element (12). |
| US09759230B2 |
Multistage axial flow compressor
A multi-stage axial compressor with an inner wall including a step portion for each of the compressor stages. Each step portion is defined along a respective stage. Each step portion may extend over at least a majority of an axial length of the stage. Each step portion may optionally include a point aligned with a maximum thickness of the airfoil portions of the rotor blades and a point aligned with a maximum thickness of the stator vanes. Adjacent step portions are connected by a transition portion converging toward a central axis of the compressor from the upstream step to the downstream step. Each transition portion has a steeper slope than that of the adjacent step portions. A method of directing flow through a multi-stage axial flow compressor is also discussed. |
| US09759229B2 |
Blood pump including a rotor
A blood pump includes a rotor mounted in a pump housing via a bearing. The housing includes a metal rod extending from the outer wall of the housing towards the inner side of the housing. The rod allows dissipating heat and has a stabilizing action. |
| US09759227B2 |
Airfoil shape for a compressor
An article of manufacture having a nominal airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in a scalable TABLE 1, wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z are non-dimensional values convertible to dimensional distances by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z by a number, and wherein X and Y are coordinates which, when connected by continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z height, the airfoil profile sections at each Z height being joined with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. |
| US09759224B2 |
Adjustable side liner for a pump
An adjustment assembly for pump casing of a pump, the pump casing including a main part and a side part having a main axis and a side wall section extending laterally with respect to the main axis. The adjustment assembly is operable to cause relative displacement between the side part and the main part of the pump casing. The adjustment assembly includes a drive device and an actuator which can be activated externally of the pump, the drive device being operable to cause the relative displacement of the side part in response to activation of said actuator, the relative displacement capable of being a combination of axial and rotational movement. |
| US09759223B2 |
Bearing system for a turbocharger with an internal electric motor
A turbocharger bearing system comprising a shaft (211) including at least one shoulder (A2) with a rotor (212) disposed on the shaft (211). First and second bearing sleeves (254) are disposed on the shaft (211) at opposite ends of the rotor (212). Each bearing sleeve (254) includes a collar (213) and a journal portion (225). A journal bearing (249) is disposed on each journal portion (225) and the journal portion (225) of the first bearing sleeve (254) abuts the shoulder (A2) of the shaft (211). In certain aspects of the technology described herein, the bearing sleeves (254) may be oriented in opposite directions. The shaft (211) is the same diameter where the bearing sleeves (254) are positioned. Accordingly, the bearing sleeves (254) may be interchangeable, as well as the journal bearings (249). |
| US09759222B2 |
Blood pump rotor bearings
A bearing assembly for use in a blood pump includes a first component that has a convex bearing surface and a first outer surface proximate the convex bearing surface. The bearing assembly includes a second component that a concave bearing surface and a second outer surface proximate the concave bearing surface, the concave bearing surface being configured to receive the convex bearing surface. A plurality of grooves are defined through the convex bearing surface and first outer surface or through the concave bearing surface and the second outer surface. |
| US09759214B2 |
Screw pump with at least two parts
A screw spindle pump constituted by at least two parts is disclosed. The first part includes a housing and at least one spindle system disposed in the housing and capable of being driven in a rotational manner. Furthermore, a pressure region disposed downstream of the spindle system and at least one outlet opening which is connected to the pressure region, the outlet opening discharging the delivery medium out of the pressure region. The second part includes at least one low-pressure chamber disposed upstream of the spindle system and at least one inlet opening for the delivery medium into the low-pressure chamber. The first part and the second part are coupled together, preferably in a rotational manner, so that they can assume at least two different relative positions. |
| US09759212B2 |
Electronic load sense control with electronic variable load sense relief, variable working margin, and electronic torque limiting
An electrical pressure control load sense system having a pump connected inline to an operator control spool valve and a compensation circuit. The system also has a plurality of sensors, at least one pressure transducer, a micro-processor, a fixed orifice, a proportional pressure relief valve, and a swashplate angle sensor. |
| US09759211B2 |
Control method for a resonant linear compressor and an electronic control system for a resonant linear compressor applied to a cooling system
A control method and system for a resonant linear compressor applied for controlling the capacity of a cooling system. The method includes: a) reading a reference operation power (Pref) of the motor of the compressor; b) measuring an operation current (iMED); c) measuring an operation voltage of a control module of the compressor; d) calculating an input power (PMED) of the motor as a function of the operation current (iMED) and of the operation voltage; e) comparing the input power (PMED) with the reference operation power (Pref); f) if the reference operation power (Pref) is higher than the input power (PMED), then increase an operation voltage of the compressor (UC); g) if the reference operation power (Pref) is lower than the input power (PMED), then decrease the operation voltage of the compressor (UC). |
| US09759210B1 |
Peristaltic pump head and related methods
A peristaltic pump head includes a housing assembly adapted for mounting to a drive mechanism, a roller assembly arranged with the housing assembly and a flexible conduit extending through the housing assembly and engageable by the roller assembly to impel fluid therethrough. The roller assembly and the flexible conduit are removable from the housing assembly without disconnecting the entire housing assembly from the drive mechanism. The roller assembly can include an axially extending drive shaft, a roller control body fixedly mounted to the drive shaft, at least a first end plate rotatably mounted about the drive shaft, and at least a first roller arm pivotably mounted to the first end plate. The flexible conduit can include a length of hollow tubing made of an elastomeric material, and at least one overmolded end fitting made of a rigid polymeric material and fused to an end of the hollow tubing. |
| US09759208B2 |
Air compressor
An air compressor includes a cylinder being fitted with a piston body and an air storage container formed integrally with the cylinder The air storage container defines therein an air chamber having a diameter greater than or equal to the inner space of the cylinder A pressure relieving mechanism is directly mounted to the air storage container rather than at one outlet provided at the air storage container, wherein one portion of the pressure relieving mechanism is located in the air chamber of the air storage container while the other portion of the pressure relieving mechanism extends out of the air storage container to be in contact with a push button provided on an external enclosure, whereby a user may depress the push button to reduce the air pressure within the air storage container. |
| US09759206B2 |
Swash plate type variable displacement compressor
A swash plate type variable displacement compressor includes a collection and supply mechanism. The collection and supply mechanism has collection passages, supply passages, an annular space, an inlet port, and an outlet port. The inlet port is communicable with a working collection passage of the collection passages. The outlet port is communicable with a working supply passage of the supply passages. When the inclination angle of the swash plate is maximum, residual refrigerant gas in a compression chamber of collection phase is collected through the working collection passage and the collected refrigerant gas is supplied to a compression chamber of supply phase. On the other hand, when the inclination angle is less than the maximum, residual refrigerant gas is supplied no more into the supply-phase compression chamber. |
| US09759205B2 |
Temperature detection method in a hydraulic arrangement
Method for determining the temperature of a fluid in a hydraulic arrangement for a motor vehicle. The hydraulic arrangement has a pump arrangement, which is driven by means of a drive motor, and a pressure sensor, which is connected to a discharge port of the pump arrangement and is used to measure the pressure of the fluid. The pump arrangement is connected to a tank via a leakage point. The temperature of the fluid is determined on the basis of a relationship between a state variable of the drive motor and the temperature of the fluid at a predetermined pressure of the fluid, said relationship being specific to the hydraulic arrangement. |
| US09759203B2 |
Integrated spring and induction coil for shape-memory alloy (SMA) apparatus
Apparatus that use Shape-Memory Alloy (SMA) materials. An exemplary apparatus includes an SMA member that transforms between a first shape and a second shape based on temperature. The apparatus also includes a coil spring that encompasses the SMA member. The coil spring conducts current from a power source to generate a magnetic field that induces heat in the SMA member. The coil spring also stores mechanical energy as the SMA member transforms from the first shape to the second shape when heated to a transition temperature, and exerts force on the SMA member from the mechanical energy to assist the SMA member in transforming from the second shape to the first shape when cooling below the transition temperature. |
| US09759200B2 |
Wind tower and wind farm inspections via unmanned aircraft systems
An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to inspect equipment and a method of inspecting equipment with the UAS are described. The UAS includes a scanner to obtain images of the equipment and a memory device to store information for the UAS. The UAS also includes a processor to determine a real-time flight path based on the images and the stored information, and a camera mounted on the UAS to obtain camera images of the equipment as the UAS traverses the real-time flight path. |
| US09759198B2 |
Wind turbine blade
A wind turbine blade having an elongated blade body extending along a longitudinal axis and having an upper skin and a lower skin, the lower skin spaced from the upper skin in a thickness direction of the blade body, the upper skin and/or lower skin having a laminated layer, the laminated layer having an outer layer wherein the outer layer forms part of the upper and/or lower skin respectively, an inner layer spaced from the outer layer in the thickness direction; and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the outer layer and inner layer, the intermediate layer having a plurality of openings extending through the intermediate layer from the inner layer to the outer layer; and a plurality of corresponding heat conductor elements extending through the plurality of openings from the inner layer to the outer layer for transferring heat from the inner layer to the outer layer. |
| US09759188B2 |
Gyroglider power-generation, control apparatus and method
A power generation apparatus and method comprises at least one gyroglider rotary wing flying at an altitude above the nap of the earth. A strong and flexible tether, connected to the gyroglider frame is pulled with a force generated by the rotary wing. The force is transmitted to a ground station that converts the comparatively linear motion of the tether being pulled upward with a lifting force. The linear motion is transferred to a rotary motion at the ground station to rotate an electrical generator. The tether is retrieved and re-coiled about a drum by controlling the gyroglider to fly down at a speed and lift force that permit recovery of the gyroglider at a substantially reduced amount of retrieval force compared to the lifting force during payout of the tether. Thus, the net difference in force results in a net gain of energy. |
| US09759185B2 |
Rotor blade for a wind power plant
The invention concerns a rotor blade of a wind power installation, comprising a rotor blade root (4) for attachment of the rotor blade to a rotor hub and a rotor blade tip arranged at a side remote from the rotor blade root, as well as a wind power installation having such rotor blades. In that arrangement a relative profile thickness which is defined as the ratio of profile thickness to profile depth has a local maximum in a central region between rotor blade root and rotor blade tip. |
| US09759182B2 |
Rotor assembly for a wind turbine
The invention relates to a wind turbine, more specifically a rotor assembly for a wind turbine. The rotor assembly comprises blades with an advantageous cable system. |
| US09759181B2 |
Coating composition for wind turbine blades
The present application discloses a wind turbine blade having on the outer surface thereof a polyurethane-based coating including a polyurethane binder prepared from polyol(s) having an average functionality of ≧2.0 and <8.0; at least 50% (w/w) of the polyols have aliphatic polyester segments included therein and have a Mw of 300-3,000 g/mol; and polyisocyanate(s) having an average functionality of <3.0; at least 50% (w/w) of the polyisocyanate(s) are selected from: (i) polyisocyanates having aliphatic polyester segments included therein, and having a molecular weight of 500-3,000 g/mol and a functionality of ≧2.0 and <3.0; (ii) polyisocyanates of the allophanate type having a Mw of 250-2,000 g/mol and a functionality of ≧2.0 and <3.0; and (iii) polyisocyanates of the uretdion type having a Mw of 250-2,000 g/mol and a functionality of ≧2.0 and <3.0. The application also discloses corresponding coating compositions and a method for coating a substrate. |
| US09759178B2 |
Plug built-in type optical measurement probe, and optical measurement device provided with the same
There are provided a plug built-in type optical measurement probe capable of obtaining a more accurate measurement value, and an optical measurement device provided with the same. A spark section and a light receiving section are held by a plug main body while being arranged next to each other in a protruding manner such that an end face of a holder is arranged at a position where discharge light from the spark section does not enter the field of view of the light receiving section. Accordingly, the light receiving section can be held in a manner protruding from the plug main body, and entering of the discharge light from the spark section can be restricted by the holder of the light receiving section. That is, by arranging the end face of the holder at a position where the discharge light from the spark section does not enter the field of view of the light receiving section, the light receiving intensity of the discharge light from the spark section can be prevented from being added to a measurement value, and it is possible to measure only the light generated at the time of combustion, and thus, a more accurate measurement value can be obtained. |
| US09759174B2 |
Constant pressure self-regulating common rail single piston pump
The pump delivered pressure is regulated to a substantially constant set value, and output flow is varied by an inlet metering valve (5) via feedback from the motion of, or flow from the spilled fuel through, a delivered pressure regulator (13, 19). The pressure regulating element can be biased to close a seal surface (12′) against flow from the outlet side of the pump (14) toward the inlet metering valve when the pump is turned off, thereby holding sufficient rail pressure to prevent boiling during hot soak conditions. In another aspect, a flow stabilization orifice (18) is provided between the outlet of the pump and the inlet metering valve, e.g., upstream of the pressure regulating element. In yet a further aspect, the inlet metering valve is hydraulically responsive (6, S, L) to changes in flow resulting from movement of the pressure responsive element (13). |
| US09759172B2 |
Fuel injector having a reduced number of components
A fuel injector which includes an actuator having an electrical contact element, a plug, a fuel supply pipe, and an injection-molded housing part. The plug has a base body, an electrical connection element for an electrical connection with the electrical contact element of the actuator, and a rib which projects from the base body, the injection-molded housing part surrounding the electrical connection element of the plug and being injection-molded on the rib of the plug and the fuel supply pipe. |
| US09759170B2 |
Filter element, filter with a filter element and a filter housing of a filter
A filter element (10) comprises filter bellows (16), in particular open filter bellows made of a filter medium (18), which has an oncoming flow side (28) and an outgoing flow side (30) for the fluid to be filtered. The filter element (10) is disposed in the filter housing (11) in such a way that it separates at least one inlet (15) from at least one outlet (17). An element axis (14) of the filter element (10) and a housing axis (25) of the filter housing (11) may be aligned in parallel with or axially to the installation direction (12) in the filter housing (11) for installing the filter element (10). The filter element (10) has at least one outer support section (38), which protrudes axially beyond the filter bellows (16) on the oncoming flow side (28) or the outgoing flow side (30) with respect to the element axis (14) and protrudes into an axial projection of the oncoming flow side (28) or the outgoing flow side (30) with respect to the element axis (14).In addition, a respective filter housing (11) and/or a respective filter (13) is/are described. |
| US09759169B2 |
Vaporized fuel processing apparatus
A vaporized fuel processing apparatus for an engine, which includes an intake passage equipped with a supercharging device and a throttle valve, has an adsorbent canister and a purge passage. The adsorbent canister is adapted to communicate with a fuel tank. The purge passage communicates the adsorbent canister with the intake passage of the engine. The purge passage has in series a purge valve for controlling communication through the purge passage and a purge pump for generating gas flow from the adsorbent canister toward the intake passage. The purge passage includes a sub-passage for communicating the adsorbent canister with the intake passage without passing through the purge pump. The purge passage divides into a first passage connected to the intake passage downstream of the throttle valve and a second passage connected to the intake passage upstream of the supercharging device. |
| US09759165B2 |
Internal combustion engine
An upper-limit threshold value and a lower-limit threshold value of a fore-and-aft differential pressure of an EGR control valve is calculated based on an intake-air quantity detected by an airflow meter. An actual fore-and-aft differential pressure of the EGR control valve is calculated from detected values of an upstream-side pressure sensor and a downstream-side pressure sensor. Then, these threshold values are compared with the actual fore-and-aft differential pressure, and when the actual fore-and-aft differential pressure exceeds the upper-limit threshold value or when the actual fore-and-aft differential pressure is less than the lower-limit threshold value, it is determined that the pressure loss of an intake and exhaust system has changed. If it is determined that the pressure loss of an intake and exhaust system has changed, EGR is inhibited, and if not so, EGR is permitted to be performed. These threshold values are varied depending on a target EGR rate. |
| US09759162B1 |
Controlled autoignition propellant systems
Solid propellant systems include a main propellant and a secondary propellant in contact with the first propellant that exhibits autoignition temperatures of at least about 100° F. lower than the autoignition temperature of the main propellant. The secondary propellant of the present invention is most advantageously employed with conventional AP-containing solid propellant formulations as the main propellant, especially formulations containing both AP, an energetic solid, and a binder. In especially preferred forms, the secondary propellant will include a nitramine which is at least one selected from nitroguanidine (NQ), cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) and cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine (HMX), and a binder which is at least one selected from HTPB, HTPE or glycidyl azide polymer (GAP). Most preferably, the secondary propellant will include a combination of nitramines which includes NQ and one of RDX or HMX. |
| US09759159B2 |
Integrated turbine exhaust struts and mixer of turbofan engine
A turbine exhaust case (TEC) of a turbofan aeroengine includes a mixer in an annular wavy configuration having alternate crests and valleys, and a plurality of radial deswirling struts interconnecting an annular hub positioned within the mixer and selected valleys of the mixer. A plurality of secondary trailing edge struts smaller than the deswirling struts in average chord dimensions interconnect the annular hub and other selected valleys free of connection with the deswirling struts. |
| US09759155B2 |
Enhanced performance poppet valves for internal combustion engines
A valve arrangement for an internal combustion engine having at least one intake valve, at least one exhaust valve, and at least one reciprocating piston. Each intake valve is seated in the cylinder head at a lesser distance from the piston than is each exhaust valve. Also, each exhaust valve has a cross sectional area less than seventy percent of the cross sectional area of each intake valve. The cross sectional area of each exhaust valve may be for example sixty to sixty-two percent of the cross sectional area of each intake valve. |
| US09759150B2 |
Automobile with fuel injection controller
On start of an engine, a difference ΔPm between a first intake pipe pressure Pm1 and a second intake pipe pressure Pm2 is computed. Reduction correction of wall surface deposition correction is prohibited until the state that the difference ΔPm is equal to or less than a reference value ΔPmref continues over a predetermined number of strokes nref of the engine. After the state that the difference ΔPm is equal to or less than the reference value ΔPmref continues over the predetermined number of strokes nref of the engine, permission is given for the reduction correction. |
| US09759142B2 |
Fuel ignition quality detection systems and methods
An engine control system includes an engine calibration module that sets fuel injection timing based on one of N cetane number (CN) values, wherein N is an integer greater than one. A combustion noise module generates a combustion noise signal based on cylinder pressure in a compression ignition (CI) engine during combustion. A fuel quality determination module compares the combustion noise signal to N predetermined combustion noise levels corresponding to the N CN values, and that selects the one of the N CN values based on the comparison. |
| US09759137B2 |
Controller for variable valve mechanism
An internal combustion engine is provided with a plurality of cylinders, air intake valves provided to each of the cylinders, and a variable valve actuation mechanism for varying the valve actuation of the air intake valves. A motor drives the variable valve actuation mechanism. A motor controller controls the motor. The internal combustion engine is capable of operating in a cylinder deactivation mode, in which the air intake valves of some of the cylinders are kept shut. When the internal combustion engine is reactivated from the cylinder deactivation mode, the motor controller executes an air intake amount correction process, in which the opening duration of the air intake valves is temporarily increased, thereby increasing the amount of air taken in by operating cylinder for which the air intake valves have been opened or closed even during the cylinder deactivation mode. |
| US09759130B2 |
Gas turbine engine with cooling system
A cooling system for a gas turbine engine. The system includes a fuel air heat exchanger with a fuel passage that is in thermal contact with an engine cooling air passage. The system further includes a fuel deoxygenator located upstream of the fuel air heat exchanger and configured to deliver deoxygenated fuel to the fuel air heat exchanger fuel passage. The system also includes a valve configured to moderate engine cooling air flow to the engine cooling air passage. |
| US09759127B2 |
Adjusting of air-fuel ratio of a two-stroke internal combustion engine
To meet stringent emission standards and improve performance of two-stroke crankcase-scavenged engines, the muffler (13) of the engine is provided with mixing means (130, 31) for mixing the exhaust gases (42) resulting from the mixture participating in combustion and gases resulting from scavenging, so that a substantially homogenous gaseous mixture is formed within the muffler (13), and means (81) for sensing oxygen concentration is located in the homogeneous gaseous mixture and are configured to provide an output value to a control unit (80) for controlling supply of fuel to the engine and thereby the air-fuel ratio in the combustion chamber (41). The muffler (13) suitably is provided with a catalytic element (140), preferably a three-way catalyst. The engine (1) preferably is a stratified charge engine. |
| US09759124B2 |
Pile hammer
A pile hammer includes a cylinder, a piston displaceably guided in the cylinder, and a striker displaceably guided in the cylinder. The striker is disposed underneath the piston in the operating position of the pile hammer. A combustion chamber is delimited axially by a face surface of the striker that lies in the interior of the cylinder and by a face surface of the piston. Using at least one fuel feed device a predetermined amount of fuel can be introduced into the combustion chamber during each working cycle. A primary fuel feed device is provided, which includes a primary fuel nozzle connected with a primary fuel tank having a fuel with great anti-knock properties. The primary fuel nozzle is structured as a high-pressure injection nozzle. An ignition oil feed device is also provided, which includes an ignition oil nozzle connected with an ignition oil tank having an ignition oil. The ignition oil nozzle is structured as a low-pressure injection nozzle. A method operates such a pile hammer. |
| US09759119B2 |
Piston cooling for opposed-piston engines
Pistons for opposed-piston engines include an interior annular cooling gallery. The gallery is provided with inlet and drain passageways constructed to shield a jet of liquid coolant entering the gallery, thereby reducing interference between the incoming jet and liquid coolant circulating in the gallery. |
| US09759118B2 |
Compact device for exhaust gas management in an EGR system
The present invention is a compact device for exhaust gas management in an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system configured for occupying a smaller space with respect to the space commonly occupied by a set of elements present in an EGR system, which device is suitable for being coupled to a PF or DPF filter (PF is the abbreviation for particulate filter and DPF is the abbreviation for diesel particulate filter), whichever is appropriate. |
| US09759116B2 |
Method and apparatus for detecting selective catalytic reduction injector opening time
A method for detecting an opening time of a valve, includes receiving a valve current profile of the valve and processing the valve current profile using at least a slope reflection detector to determine a status of the valve based on an output of the slope reflection detector. |
| US09759112B2 |
Retainer for gas processing device, gas processing device, and manufacturing methods therefor
A gas processing device is disclosed that makes it possible to appropriately control the frictional resistance between a holding mat and a casing. A gas processing device (1) includes a processing structure (20), a casing (40) made of a metal and housing the processing structure (20), and a holding mat (10) formed of inorganic fibers and placed between the processing structure (20) and the casing (40), an inner surface (41) of the casing (40) and an outer surface (11) of the holding mat (10) coming in contact with each other through an adhesive layer (12) that includes a compound that includes a structural unit represented by a general formula (I). wherein R1 are independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a hydroxyl group, and n is an integer equal to or larger than 1. |
| US09759108B2 |
Tri-flow exhaust treatment device with reductant mixing tube
An exhaust treatment device includes first and second substrates positioned in parallel within a housing. A baffle plate supports the substrates, an inlet tube and an outlet pipe, and defines a portion of a first chamber. First ends of the substrates and a second end of the inlet tube is in fluid communication with the first chamber. A partition supports the substrates, the inlet tube and the outlet pipe and defines a portion of a second chamber separate from first chamber. Second ends of the substrates and a second open end of the outlet pipe is in fluid communication with the second chamber. All of the exhaust flows in a first direction through the inlet tube, reverses direction through the substrates and reverses direction again to flow through the outlet pipe. |
| US09759105B2 |
Exhaust muffler
An exhaust gas stream for an internal combustion engine includes a muffler housing (12) with a first chamber (14) and a second chamber (16). An exhaust gas inlet (24) has a first chamber opening area (30) and a second chamber opening area (32). An exhaust gas outlet (36) is open in an outlet opening area (42) towards the first chamber. A connection opening (50) is provided between the first chamber and the second chamber and has an exhaust valve arrangement associated therewith, including a valve element (56) including a closing area (58) closing the connection opening in a closed position of the exhaust valve arrangement (52). The exhaust valve arrangement includes an actuating area (64) associated with the inlet second opening area for generating an actuating force acting on the exhaust valve arrangement, moving from the closed position in the direction of an open position by exhaust gas bypass flow. |
| US09759104B2 |
Crankcase ventilation device
A crankcase ventilation device features a closing valve with a valve body, the valve body executes a positioning movement between a closed and an opened position. A sensor device for detecting the positioning movement of the valve body is disposed in the housing. |
| US09759103B2 |
Lubricant vane pump
A lubricant vane pump for providing a pressurized lubricant for an internal combustion engine includes a pump housing, a pump chamber, a shiftable control ring comprising a pressure-relief-valve, a pump rotor, a pretensioning element which pushes the control ring into a high pumping volume position, a control chamber, and a pump outlet cavity fluidically connected to the control chamber. The pump chamber comprises pump compartments which rotate from a charge to discharge zone. The control ring envelops the pump chamber. The pump rotor comprises radially slidable vanes which rotate in the control ring to provide the pump chamber with the pump compartments. A high lubricant pressure in the control chamber moves the control ring into a low pumping volume direction against the pretensioning element. The pressure-relief-valve of the control ring connects or disconnects the control chamber with one of the pump compartments between the charge zone and the discharge zone. |
| US09759098B1 |
Valvetrain conversion kit for an engine
A valvetrain conversion kit for an engine can comprises at least one timing idler rim gear configured to be meshed with at least one of a crank gear of the engine and a cam gear of the engine. The kit can include a first timing gear chamber member having a plurality of engine mounting locations corresponding to a plurality of corresponding cover mounting locations on an internal combustion engine body. The first timing gear chamber member can be configured to be rigidly attached to an engine body at the plurality of engine mounting locations. The first timing gear chamber member can also include a timing idler rim gear shaft supported by the interior surface, the timing idler rim gear shaft having an exterior shaft surface where the exterior shaft surface is configured for rotatably supporting the timing idler rim gear. |
| US09759094B2 |
Pump for a turbine engine
A pump for a gas turbine engine is provided. The pump includes a first drive track having a spline and a first gear each rigidly attached to a first driveshaft. The pump also includes a second drive track having a second gear rigidly attached to a second driveshaft. The second gear is mechanically coupled to the first gear. Additionally, a first lubrication supply pump is mechanically coupled to the first driveshaft and a second lubrication supply pump is mechanically coupled to the second driveshaft. The first and second lubrication supply pumps are together configured to provide a desired amount of lubrication to the gas turbine engine. |
| US09759091B2 |
Method and device for cooling steam turbine generating facility
A steam turbine of an opposed-current single-casing type has a high pressure turbine part and an intermediate-pressure turbine part housed in a single casing. A dummy ring partitions the high-pressure turbine part and the intermediate-pressure part, and a cooling steam supply path and a cooling steam discharge path are formed in the dummy ring in the radial direction. Extraction steam or discharge steam of the high-pressure turbine part, whose temperature is not less than that of the steam having passed through a first-stage stator blade, is supplied to the cooling steam supply path. The cooling steam is fed throughout the clearance to improve the cooling effect of the dummy ring and a turbine rotor. The cooling steam is then discharged through a cooling steam discharge path to a discharge steam pipe which supplies the steam to a subsequent steam turbine. |
| US09759090B2 |
Gas turbine engine component having foam core and composite skin with cooling slot
In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine component includes a foam based core and a composite skin member. Both the foam based core and the composite skin member can be used to structurally support the gas turbine engine component. The composite skin member can be a CMC material and is used to partially encapsulate the foam core. The gas turbine engine component can take the form of an airfoil member such as a blade or a vane, a combustor liner, etc. A first portion of the composite skin member includes a first surface extending past an edge of the component creating a step approximate an edge section. In another embodiment, composite skin members can be used to form a continuous shape for the edge section such that the foam core forms part of a gas path surface. |
| US09759087B2 |
Translating variable area fan nozzle providing an upstream bypass flow exit
A variable area fan nozzle assembly for a turbofan engine includes a nacelle having an aft edge and a translating nozzle segment having a forward edge and a first end. The nozzle segment is movably disposed behind the aft edge such that an upstream bypass flow exit is defined between the aft edge and the forward edge when the nozzle segment is in a deployed position. A deflector is disposed between the aft edge and the forward edge proximate to the first end. The deflector substantially prevents bypass flow from exiting the upstream bypass flow exit in a region that is proximate to the first end. |
| US09759086B2 |
Variable nozzle unit, variable geometry system turbocharger, and power transmission member manufacturing method
Power transmission members, such as synchronous joint members, are each formed by sintering a compact which is molded from a mixture containing metal powder and a binder, as an injection material, by metal powder injection molding. Flow promotion recesses configured to facilitate a flow of the mixture to areas corresponding to power transmission surfaces or the like when the compact is molded are formed in each of two side surfaces of each power transmission member. |
| US09759079B2 |
Split line flow path seals
A gas turbine engine assembly adapted to separate a high pressure zone from a low pressure zone includes a seal assembly configured to block gasses from passing through the interface of two adjacent components. The seal assembly includes a rod. |
| US09759077B2 |
Method for fastening a brush sealing element in a groove of a housing segment
A sealing system and method is disclosed. The sealing system includes a brush sealing element and an accommodating element with an accommodating chamber. The brush sealing element is disposed in the accommodating chamber and a bendable strap is disposed on the accommodating element. The method includes fastening the brush sealing element in the accommodating chamber of the accommodating element. The accommodating element is arranged in a groove of a housing segment and a position of the accommodating element is secured on the housing element by bending the strap of the accommodating element to engage with a side wall of the housing segment. |
| US09759076B2 |
Airfoil shape for a compressor
An article of manufacture having a nominal airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in a scalable TABLE 1, wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z are non-dimensional values convertible to dimensional distances by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z by a number, and wherein X and Y are coordinates which, when connected by continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z height, the airfoil profile sections at each Z height being joined with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. |
| US09759075B2 |
Turbomachine assembly alleviating stresses at turbine discs
A turbine arrangement is provided, particularly a gas turbine arrangement, having at least one rotor blade and a turbine disc, the rotor blade having a root portion, the turbine disc having at least one slot in which the root portion of the rotor blade is secured. The slot has a plurality of opposite pairs of slot lobes and a plurality of opposite pairs of slot fillets, and a slot bottom of the slot. The slot bottom is arranged to have a first convex surface section. Furthermore the root portion of the rotor blade has a root bottom with a first concave surface section corresponding to the first convex surface section of the slot bottom. Additionally, the first convex surface section is pierced by an outlet of a cooling duct through the turbine disc. |
| US09759073B1 |
Turbine airfoil having near-wall cooling insert
A turbine airfoil is provided with at least one insert positioned in a cavity in an airfoil interior. The insert extends along a span-wise extent of the turbine airfoil and includes first and second opposite faces. A first near-wall cooling channel is defined between the first face and a pressure sidewall of an airfoil outer wall. A second near-wall cooling channel is defined between the second face and a suction sidewall of the airfoil outer wall. The insert is configured to occupy an inactive volume in the airfoil interior so as to displace a coolant flow in the cavity toward the first and second near-wall cooling channels. A locating feature engages the insert with the outer wall for supporting the insert in position. The locating feature is configured to control flow of the coolant through the first or second near-wall cooling channel. |
| US09759072B2 |
Gas turbine engine airfoil cooling circuit arrangement
A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure including, among other things, an airfoil that extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge and a cooling circuit disposed inside of the airfoil. The cooling circuit includes at least one core cavity that extends inside of the airfoil, a baffle received within the at least one core cavity, a plurality of pedestals positioned adjacent to the at least one core cavity and a first plurality of axial ribs positioned between the plurality of pedestals and the trailing edge of the airfoil. |
| US09759070B2 |
Turbine bucket tip shroud
The present application provides a turbine bucket. The turbine bucket may include an airfoil and a tip shroud attached to the airfoil. The tip shroud may include a cooling core and an enhanced cooling surface. |
| US09759069B2 |
Turbine blade
The present invention is a turbine blade (1) having a hollow blade body (2). This turbine blade (1) is provided with: cooling air holes (5) that penetrate the blade body (2) from an internal wall surface (2e) to an external wall surface (2f) thereof, and are provided with a straight tube portion (5a) that is located on the internal wall surface (2e) side of the blade body (2), and an expanded diameter portion (5b) that is located on the external wall surface (2f) side of the blade body (2); and with a guide groove (6) that is located on an internal wall of the expanded diameter portion (5b) and that guides cooling air (Y) in the expanded diameter portion (5). |
| US09759063B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating pulses in a fluid column
Method and apparatus for generating fluid pulses in a fluid column, such as within a downhole well, are disclosed. A described example fluid pulse generator utilizes a moveable flow conduit through which at least a portion of a downwardly flowing fluid column will pass. The moveable flow conduit can be moved, such as by pivoting, in and out of registry with other components defining the fluid flow path to provide resistance to flow of a selected duration and pattern, and thereby to generate pressure pulses within the fluid column detectable at the surface. In some examples, magnetic actuators will be used to perform the described pivoting of the moveable flow conduit. |
| US09759061B2 |
Piping assembly with probes utilizing addressed datagrams
A control system with probes for generating and utilizing at least one or more addressed datagrams that communicate information to and from devices along piping assemblies comprising; one or more transmitters, one or more receivers, and one or more controllers, wherein the transmitters transmit information via one or more addressed datagrams encoded within a working medium to one or more receivers among the piping assemblies, is described. Transmitters convert datagrams into signals that are transmitted within the working medium and the receivers receive signals from the transmitters and also convert signals from the working medium which is converted back into datagrams. The controllers receive and decode the datagrams so that the controllers selectively communicate and perform logical operations on piping assembly devices according to directions received from the addressed datagrams. The entire control system can function as a network of controllers, receivers, transmitters, and/or transponders as required by one or more users. |
| US09759052B2 |
Swellable polymer particles for producing well treatments
A method of treating a producing well that includes the introduction of a treatment fluid to the producing well from a surface above the subterranean formation, the treatment fluid comprised of at least PPG particles to enhance the oil rate and reduce the water rate of the producing well. |
| US09759051B2 |
Progressing cavity pump system with fluid coupling
A progressing cavity pump operated by a motor is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a motor, a progressing cavity pump having a rotor and a stator, and a fluid coupling that connects the motor to the progressing cavity pump. The fluid coupling includes an input turbine and an output turbine disposed within a housing. The motor is connected to the input turbine of the fluid coupling and the rotor of the progressing cavity pump is connected to the output turbine of the fluid coupling to enable the progressing cavity pump to be operated by the motor via the fluid coupling to pump fluid through the progressing cavity pump. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. |
| US09759050B2 |
Wellbore gun perforating system and method
A wellbore perforating system and method with reliable and safer connections in a perforating gun assembly is disclosed. The system/method includes a gun string assembly (GSA) deployed in a wellbore with multiple perforating guns attached to plural switch subs. The perforating guns are pre-wired with a cable having multi conductors; the multi conductors are connected to electrical ring contacts on either end of the perforating guns. The switch subs are configured with electrical contacts that are attached to the electrical contacts of the perforating guns without the need for manual electrical connections and assembly in the field of operations. The system further includes detonating with a detonator that is positioned upstream of the perforating gun. The detonator is wired to a switch that is positioned downstream of the perforating gun. |
| US09759046B2 |
Pipe-in-pipe shunt tube assembly
A shunt tube assembly comprises a wellbore tubular, a packing tube, a transport tube, at least one valve configured to provide selective fluid communication between an interior passageway through the transport tube and the packing tube. At least a portion of the transport tube is disposed within the packing tube. |
| US09759044B2 |
Revolving ball seat for hydraulically actuating tools
A downhole tool has a housing, a piston, and a seat and is for use with a deployed plug or ball and applied fluid pressure. The housing defines a bore, and the piston is disposed in the bore of the housing and is biased to move from a first position to a second position. The seat is also disposed in the bore of the housing and is operably connected to the piston. The seat rotates from a first orientation for engaging the deployed plug to a second orientation for passing the deployed plug in response to movement of the piston from the first position near the seat to the second position away from the seat. |
| US09759042B2 |
Downhole fluid flow control system and method having a pressure sensing module for autonomous flow control
A downhole fluid flow control system and method includes a fluid control module having a main fluid pathway, a valve element and a pressure sensing module. The valve element has open and closed positions relative to the main fluid pathway to allow and prevent fluid flow therethrough. The pressure sensing module includes a secondary fluid pathway in parallel with the main fluid pathway having an upstream pressure sensing location and a downstream pressure sensing location with a cross sectional area transition region therebetween. In operation, the valve element moves between open and closed positions responsive to a pressure difference between pressure signals from the upstream and downstream pressure sensing locations. The pressure difference is dependent upon the change in cross sectional area and the viscosity of a fluid flowing through the secondary fluid pathway such that the viscosity is operable to control fluid flow through the main fluid pathway. |
| US09759037B2 |
Method for monitoring cement plugs
Cement plug parameters in a wellbore may be monitored by providing a cable through the cement plug before the cement plug sets. The cable comprises one or more sensors that monitor the parameters, and the sensors are operated to transmit measurement data to the surface. The parameters may include temperature, pressure, conductivity, vibration, acceleration and impedance. |
| US09759036B2 |
Sealing device for a tubing arrangement
A sealing device for a tubing arrangement, preferably for use in an offshore facility, such as an offshore wind turbine or an oil rig. The tubing arrangement has a cable or an inner tube arranged in an interior part thereof. The sealing device comprises a substantially rigid housing and a flexible plug part arranged in an interior part of the housing. The housing is mountable on or forms part of the tubing arrangement in such a manner that the interior part of the housing communicates with the interior part of the tubing arrangement. The flexible plug part comprises an inlet opening connectable to a grout source. When grout material is supplied to the flexible plug part, the flexible plug part expands, thereby providing sealing between the housing and a cable or inner tube arranged in the interior of the tubing arrangement. The sealing device can be mounted on the tubing arrangement before the tubing arrangement is mounted on an offshore facility, and the grout material can be supplied at a later time. Use of divers is thereby minimized. The sealing device can easily be removed and replaced. |
| US09759033B2 |
Electronic deadman/autoshear circuit
A blowout preventer control system comprising: a blowout preventer comprising one or more casing shear rams and one or more blind shear rams; a casing shear ram close chamber; a blind shear ram close chamber; a first SPM valve; a second SPM valve; a first solenoid valve; a microprocessor; and a hydraulic fluid source. |
| US09759031B2 |
Freeing pipe stuck in a subterranean well
A method of freeing a pipe stuck in a subterranean well can include determining a location of a portion of the pipe stuck in the well, and penetrating and/or heating a sidewall of the pipe portion with a beam of light. A system for freeing a pipe stuck in a subterranean well can include a tool deployed into a portion of the pipe stuck in the well by a differential pressure from a wellbore to a formation penetrated by the wellbore. A beam of light emitted from the tool penetrates the pipe portion. Another method of freeing a pipe stuck in a subterranean well can include determining a location of a portion of the pipe which is biased against a wall of a wellbore by differential pressure, and directing a beam of light to the pipe portion. |
| US09759030B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlled or programmable cutting of multiple nested tubulars
A methodology and apparatus for cutting shape(s) or profile(s) through well tubular(s), or for completely circumferentially severing through multiple tubulars, including all tubing, pipe, casing, liners, cement, other material encountered in tubular annuli. This rigless apparatus utilizes a computer-controlled, downhole robotic three-axis rotary mill to effectively generate a shape(s) or profile(s) through, or to completely sever in a 360 degree horizontal plane wells with multiple, nested strings of tubulars whether the tubulars are concentrically aligned or eccentrically aligned. This is useful for well abandonment and decommissioning where complete severance is necessitated and explosives are prohibited, or in situations requiring a precise window or other shape to be cut through a single tubular or plurality of tubulars. |
| US09759026B2 |
Wellbore pressure correction method
This invention discloses a method for wellbore pressure correction. The method comprises: measuring a bottom hole pressure using a downhole pressure measurement-while-drilling tool; calculating a predicted bottom hole pressure; and correcting a wellbore pressure using the measured bottom hole pressure and the predicted bottom hole pressure, to achieve managed pressure drilling (MPD). The invention makes up for the defect in the existing art that the difference between a wellbore pressure calculation processing method and the actual downhole pressure is relatively great, and is capable of more quickly and accurately calculating the wellbore pressure in real time so that accurate calculation and real-time correction and control of dynamic wellbore pressure on a narrow density window formation are achieved, thereby meeting the requirement of good bottom hole pressure and the requirement of ensuring safe and quick drilling. |
| US09759023B2 |
Apparatus for securing a centralizer to a tubular
An apparatus for securing to a tubular includes a tubular base configured to be disposed around the tubular, the base defining a longitudinal central axis therethrough and including axial ends. The apparatus includes fingers extending from at least one of the axial ends of the base and substantially parallel to the longitudinal central axis. The fingers are separated circumferentially apart by slots, at least one of which does not extend across the base. The apparatus includes a sleeve configured to be disposed around the tubular and slid straight axially over the fingers, such that an elasticity of the sleeve provides a radially-inward gripping force on the fingers. The gripping force prevents the base, the plurality of fingers, and the sleeve from rotating relative to the tubular and from moving axially relative to the tubular. The sleeve may abut a stop wall of the base when slid onto the fingers. |
| US09759021B2 |
Riser handling on a drilling rig and a flip and service machine for riser handling on a drilling rig
An offshore drilling rig including a drill floor deck having one or more holes, each defining a well center; one or more masts upwardly extending relative to the drill floor deck, and one or more hoisting systems, each supported by at least one of the one or more masts and configured for hoisting and lowering tubular equipment through at least one of the one or more well centers; a storage area for accommodating marine riser joints in upright orientation side by side in respective upright storage positions; a riser handling apparatus, different from the hoisting systems, adapted to move at least one of said marine riser joints along a movement path between its upright storage position and a prostrate maintenance/transfer position on a maintenance/transfer area, which movement path does not intersect any of the well centers. |
| US09759018B2 |
System and method of alignment for hydraulic coupling
A system for aligning an auxiliary line connection in a termination assembly of a marine riser assembly includes a terminal block secured to an outer diameter of a termination ring. The terminal block has a piston housing that extends through a sidewall of the termination ring. A ring adapter has an outer diameter sized to engage an inner diameter of the termination ring when a shoulder of the ring adapter is landed on a load shoulder of the termination ring. A moveable floating ring assembly is retained within the piston pocket of the ring adapter. A piston housed within piston housing is moveable between a retracted position where an outer end of the piston is spaced apart from the floating ring assembly, and an extended position for forming a sealed auxiliary path from the terminal block to the ring adapter. |
| US09759015B2 |
Liquid-metal-embrittlement resistant superabrasive compacts
A superabrasive compact (e.g., a polycrystalline diamond compact) including a substrate and at least one feature for reducing the susceptibility of the substrate to liquid metal embrittlement during brazing operations is disclosed. The superabrasive compact may include a region between the substrate and a superabrasive table in which residual tensile stresses are located. The at least one feature may reduce the susceptibility of the substrate to liquid metal embrittlement by altering the stress state and/or substantially preventing the substrate from being wetted at the residual stress region. |
| US09759011B2 |
Extendible barricade
An extendible barricade including a housing having a first panel located within the housing that is extendable from the housing, a second panel located within the housing that is extendible from the housing, wherein the housing is releasably attached to an overhead door by means of an attachment assembly. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. |
| US09759010B2 |
Method of installing a motorized gearbox assembly in a window covering
A method in accordance with the invention includes a headrail bracket configured to be inserted into a headrail at an angle from a top thereof. The headrail bracket includes clips snap into a top edge of the headrail, and an attachment mechanism to attach to a gearbox assembly configured to rotate a tilt rod of a window blind tilting mechanism. In certain embodiments, the headrail bracket is a single component with a substantially low profile. This headrail bracket may span a top of the headrail. In other embodiments, the headrail bracket includes a first component to secure a first end of the gearbox assembly to the headrail and a second component to secure a second end of the gearbox assembly to the headrail. In certain embodiments, the first component slides over the first end of the gearbox assembly and the second component slides over the second end of the gearbox assembly. |
| US09759008B2 |
End cap for a rail for a window covering
An end cap for use on a rail for a covering for an architectural opening. At least one securement leg secures the end cap to the rail. |
| US09759003B2 |
Protector with sensor
A protector with a sensor operatively coupled on a sliding door detects an object by touch between two conductive parts in a hollow part with a space therebetween. The two conductive parts including a conductive part on a lower part of the hollow part as a side of the installation base member and a conductive part on an upper part of the hollow part as a side of a top end are shaped and positioned in a manner that an inner-cabin side end and an outer-cabin side end of the space are continuously provided directly on an inner peripheral surface of the hollow part. A coating layer covers at least an outer peripheral surface of the outer coat of the hollow part having the inner-cabin side end and the outer-cabin side end of the space continuously provided directly on the inner peripheral surface thereof. |
| US09759002B2 |
Pull-closed device for a movably mounted furniture part
A closing device for a furniture part having a carrier connected to the movable furniture part or the body part, and a closing lever which is impinged upon by a closing spring, the closing lever having a guide track for the carrier and being pivotable by the carrier when the movable furniture part is opened between a hold-closed position and a standby position, in which the carrier uncouples from the closing lever or which is stationary with respect to the movable furniture part for the carrier connected to the body part. A closing force is exerted by the closing lever onto the carrier as of a use position assumed by the carrier in the guide track. The distance of the carrier in the use position from the lever pivoting axis of the is at least 1.5 times the distance of the carrier in the closed position from the pivoting axis. |
| US09758990B2 |
Deadbolt with status indicator light
A deadbolt lock with an interior assembly having a status light indicator. The deadbolt assembly has a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. An interior locking assembly includes a turnpiece configured to move the bolt between its extended position and retracted position, a light, and a detection circuit. The detection circuit is configured to detect when the bolt is in the extended position and actuate the light responsive to detecting that the bolt being in the extended position. |
| US09758988B2 |
Key
A key for operating a mechanical lock, which key includes a head portion for holding by a user, a lock-engaging portion for inserting into the lock for operating the lock by the application of a turning force, and a joining portion between the head portion and the lock-engaging portion and fixing the head portion to the lock-engaging portion. The joining portion includes a shape memory material, which reversibly deforms without breakage when a first turning force on the key is exceeded, where the first turning force is lower than a second turning force. The second turning force being a turning force which if exceeded causes breakage of the lock-engaging portion or the head portion. The shape memory material may exhibit a superelastic effect in which the shape is restored when the turning force ceases, or shape memory effect in which the shape is restored on heating above a state-transition temperature. |
| US09758985B2 |
Elevated hunting blind
The present disclosure provides a hunting blind. The hunting blind, in one embodiment, includes a base comprised of a metal exterior with metal support crossbars configured to support the weight of a human and be elevated above ground level using three or more separate legs. The hunting blind, in this embodiment, includes one or more sidewalls coupleable to the base, at least one of the one or more sidewalls including a first rigid substantially vertical portion and a second rigid portion extending up and slanting outwardly from the first substantially vertical portion by at least about 10 degrees. The hunting blind, in this embodiment, further includes one or more fixed outwardly slanting windows located within the second rigid portion, the one or more outwardly slanting windows have a surface area less than a surface area of the second rigid portion, and a rigid roof coupled to the second portion. |
| US09758983B2 |
Dual-function, sequential-task, lug-registry, pick and stack-align building-component handling system
A system for handling various structural building components including a pick and stack-registry lug which is anchorable to the top of a building component for handling that component in either one, or both sequentially, of its two, pick and stack-registry functional modes, (b) a clamshell-style, releasably lockable clasp adapted to receive and close capturingly upon the lug under operational circumstances with the lug anchored to the top of a building component, and ready to function in its pick category of component-handling behavior, and (c) a guide socket includable in the base of a building component functional for camming, guided reception of a lug with the lug then functioning in its stack-registry mode of behavior to facilitate overhead stack registering of two building components in relation to the lowering of an overhead component onto the top of an underlying component whose top also has a lug anchored to it. |
| US09758975B2 |
Wet screed hardware system
An apparatus including a base. The base includes a post mount portion disposed on a first side of the base. The apparatus further includes an adhesive member that attaches to a second side of the base. The adhesive member includes an adhesive and a cover disposed on the adhesive. The cover is removable to expose the adhesive. A post having a distal end and a base end is attachable to and detachable from the base member at the post mount portion. |
| US09758972B2 |
Mechanical locking system for floor panels
Building panels provided with a locking system for vertical and horizontal locking of a first edge and a second edge of adjacent panels. The locking system includes a displaceable tongue at least partly arranged in a displacement groove, a tongue groove, a cavity provided in a strip at the first edge, and a protrusion extending downwards at the second edge. The displaceable tongue is arranged to be displaced at least partly into the tongue groove during locking, and wherein the protrusion is arranged to be located in least a portion of the cavity when the panels are locked vertically and horizontally. |
| US09758968B2 |
Method for building prestressed concrete structures by means of profiles consisting of a shape-memory alloy, and structure produced using said method
The invention relates to a method according to which a profile consisting of a shape-memory alloy is placed into concrete, or a concrete to be reinforced is roughened on the outside, then profiles (2) consisting of a shape-memory alloy are fastened to the roughened outside (9) of the structure (6) and a cementitious matrix is applied to the roughened outside (9) to cover the profiles (2). After the cementitious matrix has set, said profiles (2) produce a contraction force and thus a tension as a result of the input of heat. The mortar covering layer (16) thereby acts as a reinforcement layer owing to the interlocking of the mortar covering layer (16) with the roughened outside (9) of the structure (6). The profiles (2) run in an outer mortar as a reinforcement layer (16) of the outside of a structure along the outside of the structure inside the mortar or reinforcement layer (16). A structure can also be prepared for a prestress in the equipped mortar or reinforcement layer by the input of heat, in that electrical cables (3) are routed from the end regions thereof to the outside of the mortar or reinforcement layer (16) or the end regions of the electrical cables (3) are accessible by removing inserts (5). |
| US09758967B2 |
Reinforcement element for casting comprising ring shaped portions and reinforcement with such reinforcement elements
Reinforcement element for being positioned within a cast to elastically withstand tensile loads thereon, said reinforcement element comprising a plane sheet- or plate-shaped body of at least one row of consecutively coupled ring-shaped portions. |
| US09758966B2 |
Lamella core and a method for producing it
A semi product for building panels or structural elements comprising several wood lamellas (5) fixed by distance elements (4), a building panel with such a semi product and a method of producing the semi product and the building panel. A method of producing a semi-product for a structural element or for a core for a building panel, wherein the method comprises the step of: attaching at least two distance strips by an adhesive to a first wood board; attaching a second wood board to the distance strips by an adhesive; and cutting the first and the second wood boards and the distance strips in the length direction of the wood boards. |
| US09758955B1 |
Human powered grey water toilet retrofit system and method
A grey water toilet system utilizing a pedal interface to trigger the toilet flush and to resupply the toilet tank with grey water. The grey water is generally collected from a nearby water fixture such as a wash basin and placed in a storage reservoir until the user flushes the toilet. This invention can be used to retrofit most existing toilets without the need for remodeling thus making it possible to expand the use of grey water for toilets, potentially leading the way for significant fresh water savings. It is estimated that the average American residence uses in the range of 100,000 gallons of water annually and that more water is used to flush toilets than any other individual activity. |
| US09758954B1 |
System for mounting a sink
An assembly may be used to mount a sink in a space defined between a first wall and a second wall. The assembly may include a support rail having a top surface, a bottom surface, a support rail hole extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, a first support rail end, and a second support rail end. A threaded member may extend through the support rail hole. The threaded member may be configured to rotate in a first direction to move farther away from the top surface and a second direction to move closer to the top surface. A first anchor may be configured to connect to the first wall and a second anchor may be configured to connect to the second wall. The anchors may include respective anchor support holes to receive at least a portion of the support rail. |
| US09758953B2 |
Basin and hand drying system
A basin and hand drying system includes a hand dryer attached to a basin. The hand dryer includes a top air plenum and a bottom air plenum. The air plenums include a plurality of air outlets that direct pressurized air from a blower motor for hand drying. A soap dispenser and faucet mount on the basin for dispensing liquefied soap and water for hand washing. |
| US09758948B2 |
Humidity collector apparatus
A device that collects water vapor, from the ambient air, through condensation or deposition, on the surface of its unique heat exchangers, which are embodied with opposing intertwined and alternating refrigeration circuits. In a dual refrigeration circuit/dual heat exchanger configuration, one refrigeration circuit is responsible for freezing heat exchanger A and heating heat exchanger B while the other refrigeration circuit is responsible for heating heat exchanger A and freezing heat exchanger B. The alternating refrigeration circuits work together to intermittently freeze then thaw each heat exchanger. The water run-off from the thawing process is then collected for use. The condenser tubes of one refrigeration circuit are positioned proximate to the evaporator tubes of the second refrigeration circuit to facilitate the exchange of heat. The system may further comprise heat exchanger fins in contact with the tubes. Multiple pairs of heat exchangers may be utilized. |
| US09758942B2 |
Concrete forming tube
A concrete forming tube formed from a thermoplastic material and having a first end, a second end, and a substantially uniform circumference from the first end to the second end. |
| US09758941B2 |
Offshore tower for drilling and/or production
An offshore structure comprises a hull having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the structure comprises an anchor coupled to the lower end of the hull and configured to secure the hull to the sea floor. The anchor has an aspect ratio less than 3:1. The hull includes a variable ballast chamber positioned axially between the first end and the second end of the hull and a first buoyant chamber positioned between the variable ballast chamber and the first end of the hull. The first buoyant chamber is filled with a gas and sealed from the surrounding environment. Further, the structure comprises a ballast control conduit in fluid communication with the variable ballast chamber and configured to supply a gas to the variable ballast chamber. The structure also comprises a topside mounted to the first end of the hull. |
| US09758935B2 |
Waterproof sheet for use in bridge pier repair and waterproof working method using the same
When a bridge pier is reinforced or repaired by wrapping a reinforcement around the pier, a waterproof sheet having a sufficient flexibility to attach to and cover the interface between the pier and the reinforcement in a liquid-tight manner is useful. The waterproof sheet is attached to the interface between the pier and the reinforcement to prevent water from penetrating into the interface for thereby preventing the reinforcement from deterioration. |
| US09758930B2 |
Fibrous structures and methods for making same
Fibrous structures that contain hydroxyl polymer filaments and solid additives and methods for making same are provided. |
| US09758925B2 |
Molded object having nonwoven fibrous structure
To prepare a shaped product comprising a thermal adhesive fiber under moisture and having a fiber aggregate nonwoven structure. In the shaped product, the thermal adhesive fibers under moisture are melted to bond to fibers constituting the fiber aggregate nonwoven structure and the bonded fiber ratio is not more than 85%. The shaped product has an apparent density of 0.05 to 0.7 g/cm3, a maximum bending stress of not less than 0.05 MPa in at least one direction, and a bending stress of not less than ⅕ of the maximum bending stress at 1.5 times as large as the bending deflection at the maximum bending stress. The moistenable-thermal adhesive fiber may be a sheath-core form conjugated fiber comprising a sheath part comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol-series copolymer and a core part comprising a polyester-series resin. Such a shaped product can be used for a building board or the like since the shaped product has a high bending stress although the product is light and has a low density. |
| US09758922B2 |
Middle iron of a trouser-pressing machine and a cover for use of the middle iron
The middle iron (3) is provided between the upper iron (1) and the lower iron (2). One of a trouser leg (4a) is set between the middle iron (3) and the lower iron (2) and the other of a trouser leg (4b) is set between the middle iron (3) and the upper iron (1). Both legs (4a, 4b) of the trouser (4) are held by the upper iron (1), the middle iron (3) and the lower iron (2) and pressed. This disclosure relates to the middle iron (3) such as the type of trouser-pressing machine.At the middle iron (3), in one side end part (3a) which the crotch (4c) of the trouser (4) setting on, only a portion (3b) corresponding to the crotch (4c) is formed to tapered shape gradually thinning toward the side of the middle iron (3). |
| US09758921B2 |
Method for controlling a laundry dryer including a fan motor for driving a drying air stream fan with a variable speed
A method is provided for controlling a laundry dryer including a fan motor (26) for driving a drying air stream fan (18) with a variable speed (vf) and a drum motor (28) for driving a laundry drum (12). The method comprises the steps of setting a predetermined course for the speed (vd) of the drum motor (28), maintaining the speed (vd) of the drum motor (28) according to the predetermined course for the speed (vd) of said drum motor (28), detecting a power (Pd) or a current absorbed by the drum motor (28), and controlling the speed (vf) of the fan motor (26) on the basis of the absorbed power (Pd) or current of the drum motor (28). The speed (vf) of the fan motor (26) increases with a decreasing absorbed power (Pd) or current of the drum motor (28) and/or the speed (vf) of the fan motor (26) decreases with an increasing absorbed power (Pd) or current of the drum motor (28). |
| US09758919B2 |
Apparatus for treating laundry
Provided is a laundry treating apparatus including a drum, a circular guide, and a panel. The drum holds laundry, has a front side and a rear side opened, and has a cross-section of a noncircular looped curve in which a distance from a rotation center is not uniform. The circular guide rotatably supports a portion of the drum in which a section curvature is uniform. The panel is provided on a front side or a rear side of the drum and supports the circular guide such that the circular guide is rotatable. |