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| US09772223B2 |
Characterization of single-photon detectors using a continuous wave laser source
Operational parameters of a single-photon detector are determined with a continuous wave laser source. At a fixed trigger, a dark count probability and a series of count probabilities at different optical powers are determined. A particular optical power is selected by using a wide-range variable attenuator to attenuate the optical power of the continuous wave laser. The dark count probability and the count probabilities are determined for different trigger rates. The operational parameters include efficiency, afterpulsing constant, and detrap time. The operational parameters are computed by fitting the computed dark count probabilities and count probabilities to a user-defined relationship. |
| US09772218B2 |
Weighing device
A weighing device is disclosed including a motor that can be used to rotate a drive head. The drive head supports a cylindrical spindle having a plurality of holes or recesses. The spindle is configured so that it can be easily removed from the rotatable drive head and placed on a load sensor that can be used for weighing the device. In use a blister strip (not shown) can be loaded onto the spindle. An evacuation unit is provided with a pair of cutting blades. The load sensor can determine a first measurement of weight when the blisters are full of powder and a second measurement of weight after the evacuation unit has been used to evacuate receptacles supported on the spindle. |
| US09772212B2 |
Liquid level detector
In a liquid level detector, a first clearance may expand as at least one of a rotator and a supporter swells with a target liquid. The first clearance may be a smaller one of an inner clearance between an inner circumference side of a first guide rail and an inner circumference portion and an outer clearance between an outer circumference side of the first guide rail and the outer circumference portion, in a state where the rotator and the supporter are not swelled with the target liquid. A second clearance may contract to become smaller than the first clearance as at least one of the rotator and the supporter swells with the target liquid. The second clearance may be a larger one of the inner clearance and the outer clearance in the state where the rotator and the supporter are not swelled with the target liquid. |
| US09772207B2 |
Smooth bore, chordal transit-time ultrasonic flow meter that eliminates dependence of meter factor on Reynolds Number
An apparatus for determining fluid flow in a pipe including a transit time chordal ultrasonic meter that eliminates dependence of meter factor on Reynolds number for measuring the flow through the pipe. The meter having a bore through which the fluid flows and a plurality of cavities with transducers disposed in the cavities which produce ultrasonic pulses that pass through the fluid and define multiple chords. The fluid velocity measured by clocking the pulses' time traveling diagonally upstream and downstream between pairs of the transducers. The transducers in the cavities isolated from the fluid flow in the bore by each cavity of the cavities having a liner which separates each cavity from the bore. A method. |
| US09772200B2 |
Position measurement using angled collectors
A magnetically-based position sensor. The sensor includes a magnet, a first collector, a second collector, and a magnetic sensing element. The magnet has at least two poles, and moves along a path. The first collector has a first end and a second end and is configured to collect a magnetic flux. In addition, the first collector is positioned at an angle relative to an axis running parallel to the path and perpendicular to the magnet. The second collector is configured to collect a magnetic flux, and is positioned at an angle relative to the axis running parallel to the path and perpendicular to the magnet, and parallel to the first collector. The magnetic sensing element is coupled to the first and second collectors. A magnetic flux is collected by the first and second collectors, and varies as the magnet moves along the path such that the magnetic flux collected by the first and second collectors indicates a position of the magnet along the path. |
| US09772198B2 |
Displacement sensor and displacement detection method
In a linear displacement sensor, two magnets with different polarities define one pitch of a magnetic scale. kn (k is a natural number greater than or equal to 2, n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1) sensor units configured to output a plurality of signals whose period is one pitch and whose phases with respect to the pitch are different are arranged along the magnetic scale in a one-pitch segment. Periodic errors with n periods per pitch of the sensor units are canceled out by averaging the phases from the kn sensor units. |
| US09772197B2 |
Dispatch system for autonomous vehicles
A dispatch system for autonomous vehicle is provided. The dispatch system includes a plurality of autonomous vehicles respectively including a communication unit and a control unit. The communication unit obtains a vehicle location information of itself, and communicates with other autonomous vehicles. The control unit obtains a vehicle available information of itself. One of the autonomous vehicles is selected as a dispatch control center for controlling scheduling of all autonomous vehicles. When the dispatch control center receives a transportation request massage, the dispatch control center performs an optimized scheduling assignment and thus generates a scheduling signal. The scheduling signal is transmitted to the other autonomous vehicles by the communication unit, so as to assign one of the autonomous vehicles as a designated vehicle for transportation. |
| US09772192B2 |
Methods and systems for collaborative navigation and operation with a mobile device and a wearable device
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for collaborative navigation and operation on two mobile devices. The method may include establishing a wireless connection between a first mobile device and a second mobile device, and generating navigation data by the first mobile device for collaborative navigation based on a location of the first mobile device. The method may also include selecting a first subset of the navigation data for display by the first mobile device, and selecting a second subset of the navigation data for display by the second mobile device. The method may also include transferring the second subset of navigation data to the second mobile device and coordinating the display of the first subset of navigation data on the first mobile device with display of the second subset of navigation data on the second mobile device. |
| US09772189B2 |
Systems and methods for resonance switching resonator fiber optic gyroscopes (RFOGs) with feed-forward processing
Systems and methods for resonance switching RFOGs with feed-forward processing are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises: a fiber optic resonator; first and second laser sources coupled to the resonator, wherein the first source launches a first beam into the resonator and the second source launches a second beam into the resonator in an opposite direction; a first servo loop that locks the first beam to a first resonant mode of the resonator during a first state and to a second resonant mode of the resonator during a second state; a second servo loop that locks the second beam to the second resonant mode during the first state and to the first resonant mode during the second state; a feed-forward rate processor coupled to the servo loops that calculates a FSR average across a prior resonance switching cycle of resonant frequency measurements and applies the average to current measurements. |
| US09772187B2 |
Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) gyro with coupled resonator for frequency-dependent output coupling
A ring laser gyroscope (RLG) is provided. The RLG includes a primary resonator, a secondary resonator, and an optical source to provide a pump field. The pump field in the primary resonator stimulates an optical gain curve at a first stokes wave frequency. A first order SBS field stimulates a second optical gain curve at a second stokes wave frequency. The second order SBS gain gives rise to a frequency-shifted field propagating in the first direction. The fraction of the pump field that couples out of the primary resonator, through the secondary resonator, and out of the secondary resonator is larger than the fraction of: the first order SBS field that couples out of the primary resonator, through the secondary resonator, and out of the secondary resonator; and a second order SBS field that couples out of the primary resonator, through the secondary resonator, and out of the secondary resonator. |
| US09772185B2 |
Measuring system and method for determining new points
A geodetic measuring system having at least one reference component which defines a reference point, wherein an absolute position of the reference point is known, and at least one new-point determination component which derives a relative new-point position. It is also possible to derive mutual relative reference information between the reference component and the new-point determination component, in particular for the purpose of referencing with respect to the reference-point position. The measuring system also has an automotive, unmanned, controllable air vehicle, wherein the air vehicle has the reference component which provides the at least one reference point as a mobile reference point. The air vehicle is also designed in such a manner that the reference component can be spatially freely displaced by the air vehicle, in particular can be positioned in a substantially fixed position. |
| US09772184B2 |
Vehicle centering in a chassis alignment stand and associated method
A device and method for centering a vehicle in a test stand having at least two pairs of rollers for supporting at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle, and a measurement system. A controller is connected to the steering system of the vehicle, with which the steering angle of at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels can be changed in accordance with data of the measurement system. |
| US09772183B2 |
Flying sensor head
The present disclosure provides a system and method of optical inspection of substrates that have relative large variations in topography. The present disclosure provides a system wherein optical components of the optical inspection system can be automatically moved vertically towards or away from the substrate during optical inspection of the substrate. The system moves the optics in a controlled and precise manner, thereby enabling accurate on-the-fly inspection of substrates having a large variation in topography. |
| US09772182B2 |
Method and device for highly-precise measurement of surfaces
A device for measuring at least one surface portion of an object has a holder on which a reference body and a distance measuring device are arranged. The distance measuring device is pivotally mounted on the holder relative to a first axis and relative to a second axis. The distance measuring device is operable to determine a distance from a first point located on the surface portion of the object and a second distance from a second point located on the reference body. |
| US09772176B2 |
Overlapped chirped fiber bragg grating sensing fiber and methods and apparatus for parameter measurement using same
An optical sensor includes an optical fiber inscribed with a repeated refraction pattern such that light scattered from a location on the optical fiber is scattered at multiple frequencies in a range of frequencies. The inscribed patterns overlap at every measurement point along at least a portion of the length of the sensor. An optical sensing system including control circuitry coupled to the optical fiber detects measurement scatter data from the optical fiber over the range of frequencies, determines a change in the detected measurement scatter data over the range of frequencies, and extracts a parameter describing a state of the optical fiber from the determined change in the detected measurement scatter data. The sensor may be made by inscribing a first light refracting pattern on the optical fiber at every measurement point along at least a portion of the length of the sensor and inscribing a second light refracting pattern on the optical fiber that overlaps the first inscribed light refracting pattern at every measurement point along at least that portion of the length of the sensor. |
| US09772175B2 |
Phase control for dual atom interferometers
A system for controlling a phase measurement in an atom interferometer comprising one or more lasers, a processor, and a memory. The one or more lasers are for providing interrogating beams. A first cloud of atoms and a second cloud of atoms traverse an interrogating region of the atom interferometer in substantially opposite directions. The interrogating beams interact substantially simultaneously with both atoms in the first cloud and atoms in the second cloud. The first cloud of atoms and the second cloud of atoms interact with each of the interrogating beams in a different order. The processor is configured to determine a phase adjustment offset of at least one interrogating beam based at least in part on one or more past interactions of one or more interrogating beams with either the first cloud of atoms or the second cloud of atoms. |
| US09772174B2 |
Capacitor based angle sensor
A capacitor based sensor for angular position detection having two fixed plates arranged at an angle and a semicircular rotating plate in between. The sensor can determine any angular position in the full 0-360 degrees range. The sensor may be temperature compensated, and integrated with electronics such that sensor module only has two electrical leads, one for input power and one for input/output digital data. A method for converting capacitance measurements to an angle is also disclosed. |
| US09772171B2 |
Method of modifying ammunition classification
A method is disclosed for modifying pre-existing ammunition projectile (10) which includes a hard metal inner core (11). The projectile is secured and a drill is applied to the tip end (17) of the projectile so as to create a bore (20) extending into the core. An insert (22) is then coupled to the projectile. The insert may include a shaft portion (23) which extends into the core channel and a tip portion (25). The insert is made of a non-hard metal or soft material. |
| US09772170B1 |
Auxiliary cutting implement for arrow
An auxiliary cutting implement for attachment between a broadhead and arrow shaft includes preferably two or more coils each having two cutting edges formed along their opposite elongated side edges. As the coils pass through the animal they unroll and slice through animal flesh in all directions. The coils are biased toward their rolled position which increases the multi-directional movement of the coil and cutting edges through the animal resulting in a large cutting area and fast kill as compared to the broadhead alone. |
| US09772161B1 |
Keymod handguard quick release structure
A KeyMod handguard quick release structure is mainly used in rifle gun, including a base body for mounting gun accessories, operation elements, first spring element fixed to each operation element, a positioning element and a second spring element installed between the positioning element and base body, where the seat body has an accommodation space and through hole, the operation elements respectively have a guide portion, and the positioning element is passed through the through-hole. When the base body is to be installed on the KeyMod handguard, an engagement member is placed in a large engagement hole, and the base body is then pressed down, the positioning element being moved upward immediately. |
| US09772158B1 |
Gun support system
A gun support system for supporting a firearm on a tree without permanently altering the tree. The gun support system has a supporting means for supporting a firearm, a mounting means for placing the gun support system against the tree, and an attachment means for temporarily attaching the gun support system to the tree. The supporting means allows the firearm to rest in a substantially upright position against it for easy and ready access by the user. The attachment means is adjustable for use on trees having different diameters. When disassembled, the gun support system is compact and lightweight for ease in transport and storage. |
| US09772156B1 |
Method of installing and removing a safety selector
A method of installing a safety selector in a firearm includes inserting the safety selector into an opening in the firearm, aligning a hole extending through the safety selector with a cavity extending transversely from the opening, inserting a spring through the hole and into the cavity, inserting a detent plunger through the hole and at least partially into the cavity, thereby compressing the spring, and moving the safety selector within the opening transversely to the cavity so as to capture the detent plunger at least partially within the cavity. The invention also encompasses a method of removing the safety selector. |
| US09772155B2 |
System, device and method for the prevention of friendly fire incidents
A friendly fire avoidance system the system that is implemented in any arena involving weaponry and people, such as hunting, policing, military, emergency services, the system using a plurality of specialized navigation and communication devices ‘NCD’, that are wirelessly associated with one another and in communication with one another forming a MESH network, each NCD utilized in the system is associated with a friendly asset. |
| US09772154B2 |
Shotgun ammunition conversion system
A shotgun ammunition conversion system has a detachable magazine well having a sleeve defining a rectangular passage adapted to removably receive an ammunition magazine, a boss extending forward of the sleeve and at a level above at least a portion of the sleeve, the boss being adapted to be received in the rear aperture of the magazine tube, and a tang extending rearward of the sleeve and defining a tang aperture operable to receive a fastener associated with a shotgun frame to secure the magazine well to the shotgun with the sleeve proximate and aligned with the loading port when the boss is received in the rear aperture of the magazine tube. The boss may have a lower cylindrical surface portion operable to contact a lower portion of the magazine tube adjacent to the rear aperture. The boss may be a cylindrical body. |
| US09772153B1 |
Rotary ammunition magazine and follower
A rotary ammunition magazine for a rifle has a follower that is spring biased and rotates about an axis to move cartridges for feeding to the rifle's chamber. The follower has a rib and/or a projection on a surface facing the cartridges. The rib engages the last cartridge in a stack and directs the force from the follower in the direction of movement of the cartridges within the magazine. The projection engages the extractor groove in the last cartridge to prevent it from moving under inertial forces caused by recoil. The rib engages and prevents the last cartridge from moving down the follower. The projection and rib prevent bolt override malfunctions. |
| US09772150B2 |
Firearm receiver assembly
An upper receiver assembly for a firearm having an upper receiver with an integral barrel nut, a assembly and a barrel nut assembly with a barrel and lock nut is provided. The barrel is received by the upper receiver and is secured directly to the upper receiver using the lock nut. The upper receiver also includes an integral mounting member to which the assembly may be directly attached. The upper receiver assembly allows the user to attach both the barrel and assemblies directly to the upper receiver, independently of one another. |
| US09772147B2 |
Heat sink mounting apparatus and method
A heat sink mounting apparatus including: a heat sink; and a device housing, the housing having a slot in the wall of the housing configured to receive a heat sink, wherein the heat sink and the housing are configured such that the heat sink can be secured within the slot with an interference fit. |
| US09772145B2 |
Flat plate heat exchanger having fluid distributor inside manifold
A plate heat exchanger that evenly distributes an inflowing fluid to heat exchange channels located within the plate heat exchanger. The plate heat exchanger includes a fluid distributor in order to evenly distribute the inflowing fluid throughout the heat exchange channels. The fluid distributor includes protruding resistors that decrease in size as each protruding resistor is located further away from the inflowing fluid inlet of the fluid distributor. |
| US09772141B2 |
Method and apparatus for reclaiming heat during liquid purification using heat exchanges
A system capable of providing a liquid purification process using heat regenerating or recovering via heat exchangers (“HEs”). The system, in one embodiment, includes a first set of thermal conductive channels (“TCC”), a second set of TCC, and a third set of TCC. The first set of TCC configured in a first HE is arranged in cylindrical shape which is able to surround or enclose a boiler. A function of TCC is to guide a liquid flow traveling through an HE. The second set of TCC configured in a second HE guides a second liquid flow traveling through the second HE. The third liquid flow such as a cold water stream, for example, flows through the third set of TCC adjacent to the first set of TCC and extracts heat from the first liquid flow such as hot purified water via TCC. |
| US09772135B2 |
Refrigerator dispenser with a feedback signal
Example dispensers, refrigerators and methods to dispense objects are disclosed. A disclosed example dispenser includes a discharging lever to turn on/off discharge of the objects, a discharging shutter to open a discharging hole through which the objects are discharged, a discharge shutter driving part to operate the discharging shutter, a discharge driving part to discharge the objects, and a controller to sense a feedback signal from the discharge shutter driving part, and control the discharge driving part in response to the sensed feedback signal. |
| US09772130B2 |
Refrigerator and method for controlling a refrigerator
A refrigerator and a method for controlling a refrigerator are provided. The refrigerator may include a pair of evaporators. When a switching valve operates, one blower fan may be maintained in operation for a predetermined period of time to more quickly collect a refrigerant, thereby realizing an efficient cycle operation. |
| US09772122B2 |
Turbo-compressor-condenser-expander
An isothermal turbo-compressor-condenser-expander (ITCCE) arrangement includes heat-transferring fan blades that are mounted on, or surround, individual conduits to promote air exchange and heat transfer. The open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. An ITCCE bladed assembly includes a driven central hub assembly with a first fluid coupling. A first inner plenum is in fluid communication with the fluid coupling. A plurality of compressor conduits extend radially, and pass fluid from, the first inner plenum to an outer plenum that acts as an equalizing line. A return path is provided to a second inner plenum from the outer plenum. The conduits can be formed as metal extrusions, including internal ribs separating a plurality of ports formed therebetween along an entire length of the conduits. The conduits can define an airfoil shape and/or are axially twisted, generating axial airflow. The return path can include return multiport conduits. |
| US09772121B1 |
Method and apparatus for tracking and concentrating electromagnetic waves coming from a moving source to a fixed focal point
Methods and apparatus for concentrating electromagnetic waves coming from a moving source at a focal point fixed to the ground. The invention discloses a tracking system for a device capable of concentrating incoming electromagnetic waves at a fixed focal point. This concentration of the electromagnetic waves may be done by reflection, as in the case of a reflecting dish, or by refraction as in the case of a concentrating lens, which is impeded in a hemisphere, which can be real or imaginary, such that its focal point coincides with the center of the hemisphere and using this apparatus to track such moving source by rotating around said hemisphere's fixed center, so as to face the incoming electromagnetic rays normally. A receiver can be kept at the focal point of the device which uses the concentrated rays for various applications such as melting metals or charging a solar cell. |
| US09772119B2 |
Fuel-fired heating appliance having improved burner assembly
A burner assembly for a fuel-fired heating appliance that defines a direction of flow of a fuel and air mixture in a flow path. The burner assembly comprises a plurality burners defined in a unitary mesh structure. Each burner defines at least one peak at a distal end thereof in a direction of flow of a fuel and air mixture. The burner assembly also comprises a diffuser plate having a plurality of perforated areas defined therein and one or more imperforate areas between respective perforated areas of the plurality of perforated areas. The perforated areas respectively correspond to the plurality of burners. The diffuser plate is disposed in a fixed position upstream of the mesh structure so that, when the burner assembly is disposed in the flow path, a respective flow of the fuel and air mixture is directed from each of the plurality of perforated areas to its corresponding burner of the plurality of burners. |
| US09772118B1 |
Hybrid direct and indirect fluid heating system
A fluid heater for heating fluid moving along a fluid path between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid heater comprises a fluid preheating assembly configured to directly heat fluid moving along the fluid path, a fluid holding tank for receiving preheated fluid moving along the fluid path from the fluid preheating assembly, a primary fluid pump configured to pump fluid along the fluid path, and a primary fluid heating assembly configured to indirectly heat fluid moving along the fluid path from the fluid holding tank. Fuel is combusted in the primary fluid assembly and an exhaust gas movement path is defined to guide the exhaust gas from the primary fluid heating assembly through the fluid holding tank to the fluid preheating assembly. |
| US09772116B2 |
Enhanced automated control scheduling
In an embodiment, an electronic device may include storage containing processor-executable instructions, a preference function that maps weights indicating likely user preferences for the range of values of a device setting in relation to a range of values of a variable, and a current automated device control schedule configured to control the device setting of the electronic device in relation to the variable, and a processor. The instructions may cause the processor to determine the current automated device control schedule based on the preference function by detecting user behavior that indicates satisfaction or dissatisfaction with values of the device setting in relation to the variable, updating the preference function based on the detected user behavior, and determining the current automated device control schedule by comparing a number of candidate device control schedules against the weights of the preference function and selecting the candidate with the highest score. |
| US09772113B2 |
Apparatus and methods for temporarily holding the evaporator/fan unit of a ductless mini-split HVAC system proximate to a wall
A portable and reusable installation platform for easing the installation or maintenance of an air conditioner on a vertical wall includes at least one support base upon which at least part of the air conditioner is positioned during the installation or maintenance thereof. At least one connector extends from the first end of the support base and is configured to releasably engage the wall. At least one support leg extends downwardly from the support base and is configured to abut the wall to support the weight of the air conditioner placed upon the support base. |
| US09772109B2 |
Process for enabling carbon-capture from conventional steam methane reformer
A process of producing a feed form a solid electrolyte oxygen separator and combusting the feed in a steam methane reforming furnace to produce a flue gas. |
| US09772107B1 |
Waste oil burner improved preheater design
An improved oil preheater assembly for a waste oil burner that significantly reduces the labor time required to perform routine maintenance. This is accomplished by incorporating a removable cover to directly access the heated oil passages for cleaning thereby providing a simplified method of access to the areas most often requiring routine maintenance. Additionally this design provides an improved electrical control system which significantly reduces electrical energy consumption and the formation of oil carbonization when oil burner heat output is not required. Additionally this design incorporates a nozzle cleaning system for a low pressure siphoning type of discharge nozzle which can remove carbonization and other nozzle contamination and obstructions without the disassembly of components. |
| US09772105B2 |
Apparatus for optimizing hydrocarbon combustion
A device for optimizing hydrocarbon combustion has at least one dipole antenna comprising first and second wires extending in opposite directions. At least one power source, can supply the wires with voltages which are intermittent, alternating and sinusoidal, said voltages being between 2,000 V to 100,000 V and having frequencies between 30 KHz and 1 MHz. The voltage in the second wire is opposite and balanced to the voltage in the first wire. When the dipole antenna is placed parallel and in close proximity to a hydrocarbon supply, an electromagnetic field acts on the hydrocarbon to enhance combustion of the hydrocarbon. An apparatus including the device and a method of using the device to optimize hydrocarbon combustion are also provided. |
| US09772101B2 |
LED device
An illumination device comprises a holder, a plurality of light emitting elements, a translucent cover and a lamp cap structure. The holder comprises a heat dissipating base body and a carrying unit. The carrying unit is connected to a top portion of the heat dissipating base body and comprises a carrying base body, a circuit pattern and a heat dissipating pattern, the circuit pattern and the heat dissipating pattern are directly formed to a surface of the carrying base body, the circuit pattern has a plurality of mounting positions, the heat dissipating pattern at least extends from a region close to the mounting position to a region where the heat dissipating pattern can contact the heat dissipating base body. The plurality of light emitting elements are respectively provided at the plurality of the mounting positions and establish an electrical connection with the circuit pattern. |
| US09772098B2 |
Lamp having outer shell to radiate heat of light source
According to one or more arrangements, a lighting device such as a lamp may include a cover a device body. The device body may have a projection having a support surface at one end and an attachment portion to which the cover is configured to attach. In one or more examples, while the cover is configured to attach to the attachment portion, the cover may be configured to cover the supporting surface of the projection. The cover portion may include a translucent cover portion in some configurations. Additionally or alternatively, the supporting surface of the projection portion may be disposed closer to a center of the cover portion than the attachment portion. In one example, the projection portion may be disposed closer to the cover portion center by a distance equal to a height of the projection portion. |
| US09772097B2 |
Efficient board to board connection
A lighting device comprising a housing (102) with a driver electronics module (104) including driver circuitry for driving light sources and an electronics connector (106). The lighting device further comprising a circuit board (108) arranged in the housing, including a board connector (110). Furthermore lighting device comprises at least one light source (109) arranged on the circuit board and being in connection with the board connector, wherein the electronics connector and the board connector extend transverse to a planar extension of the circuit board. The board connector and the electronics connector are aligned so that they have an area of overlap, wherein the board connector and the electronics connector are biased against each other such that there is at least a line of contact which provides a galvanic connection, and wherein a heat induced electrical interconnection is provided along the line of contact. Such a connection is time- and cost efficient to assemble compared to a wire connection. |
| US09772095B2 |
Organic electroluminescence module, smart device, and lighting device
An object of the present invention is to provide an organic EL device that includes an electrode having a light-emitting function and a touch sensing function, an organic electroluminescent module that includes a specific controlling circuit and can contribute to reduction in sizes and thickness and simplified production steps of the device, and a smart device and an illumination device each including the organic electroluminescent module. The organic electroluminescent module of the present invention has a touch sensing function and includes a capacitive touch sensing circuit unit and a light-emitting device driving circuit unit including a light-emitting device driving circuit section for driving an organic electroluminescent panel. The organic electroluminescent panel includes paired opposite plate electrodes therein. The paired electrodes are connected to the light-emitting device driving circuit unit, and one of the paired electrodes is a touch sensing electrode that is connected to the touch sensing circuit unit. |
| US09772091B2 |
Lens and omnidirectional illumination device including the lens
Various embodiments relate to a lens for omnidirectional illumination being rotationally symmetrical and including a light incident surface, a first refractive surface, a first reflective surface, a second refractive surface, and a third refractive surface. A first portion of light which passed through the light incident surface is refracted by the first refractive surface to produce first emergent light. A second portion of the light which passed through the light incident surface is reflected by the first reflective surface to the second refractive surface, and then is refracted by the second refractive surface to produce second emergent light. A third portion of the light which passed through the light incident surface is refracted by the third light refractive surface to produce third emergent light, the first emergent light, the second emergent light and the third emergent light jointly achieved omnidirectional illumination. |
| US09772088B1 |
High intensity discharge multiple light array system
A multiple light high intensity discharge (“HID”) array designed for retrofit aviation application. The present invention provide better light beams, reduces the energy needed to power landing/taxiing lights, and allows for customization of the beam through the depth of the HID bulb. |
| US09772087B2 |
Lighting device with optical element in the form of a solid body
A lighting device includes a light source including at least two light-emitting diode chips which emit light of mutually differing colors when in operation, and an optical element in the form of a solid body made from a dielectric material including a radiation entrance face facing towards the light-emitting diode chips, a radiation exit face remote from the light-emitting diode chips, and a circumferential face connecting the radiation entrance face and the radiation exit face to one another, wherein the circumferential face is reflective to the light emitted by the light-emitting diode chips when in operation, and the radiation entrance face and/or the radiation exit face is/are non-planar at least in places, wherein a gap, which is filled with a gas, is arranged between at least one of the light-emitting diode chips of the light source and the radiation entrance face, and the optical element is a sole optical element of the lighting device, which optical element is arranged downstream of all light-emitting diode chips of the light source. |
| US09772081B2 |
Lighting device for vehicles
A lighting device for vehicles with a semiconductor-based light source and an optical unit having an imaging device for producing a predetermined light distribution and having an optical element arranged between the semiconductor-based light source and the imaging device. The optical element has a back side facing the semiconductor-based light source and has a front side facing the imaging device. The optical element is formed as a color correction element which has a color correction-free partial surface area through which a firstly emitted partial light beam of the semiconductor-based light source passes and has a color correction-affected partial surface area through which the secondly emitted partial light beam of the semiconductor-based light source passes in a border angle area. |
| US09772079B2 |
Flame simulating device having an oscillating device to vaporize liquid
A flame simulating device includes an upper part, a light source, a container and an oscillation device. The upper part has a flame element which freely swings relative to the upper part, and the light source located in the upper part emits light toward the flame-shaped portion. The container is located below the upper part and contains liquid therein. The oscillation device is located at the underside of the container and oscillates the liquid in the container to generate liquid vapor and liquid droplets, the liquid droplets hit and irregularly swing the flame element. The liquid vapor provides a foggy environment. |
| US09772077B2 |
Operating lamp for generating a total light field consisting of partial light fields
An operating lamp has a lamp body with a lamp surface directed towards a light projection surface. The lamp body has a central axis and the light projection plane extends at a preferred working distance from the lamp surface and at right angles to the central axis. The operating lamp has N light modules arranged on the lamp surface on a first circle with a centroid that coincides with the central axis. The light modules are aligned to each emit a light bundle with a respective principal axis towards the light projection plane—the principal axes forming, with the light projection plane N intersections, an ellipse with a centroid coinciding with the central axis. One of the light modules rotates about a rotation axis that passes through the light module, intersects the central axis has a light bundle principal axis that does not intersect the central axis. |
| US09772072B2 |
Illumination apparatus
An illumination apparatus of the disclosure includes a semiconductor light-emitting element and a light conversion element. The semiconductor light-emitting element has a first optical waveguide and a second optical waveguide. The light conversion element has a first light converter and a second light converter. A first emitted light emitted from first optical waveguide enters the first light converter and a second emitted light emitted from the second optical waveguide enters the second light converter. First power applied to the first optical waveguide and second power applied to the second optical waveguide are independent. |
| US09772067B2 |
Laser processing machines with barrier-free accesses
A laser processing machine arrangement includes a laser processing head for laser processing a workpiece, the workpiece comprising a processing zone from which laser radiation is emitted radially during operation of the laser processing head, a laser protection wall that surrounds the laser processing head and a danger region disposed around the laser processing head, the laser protection wall shielding the laser radiation that is emitted radially from the processing, and at least one opening in the laser protection wall, through which the danger region can be entered, wherein the laser protection wall and the at least one in the laser protection wall are arranged in such a manner that the at least one opening is completely shadowed by the laser protection wall or is completely shadowed with cooperation of the laser protection wall from the laser radiation during operation of the laser processing head. |
| US09772063B2 |
Camera stand having an unlimited range of motion along an axis of rotation
This application discloses a stand assembly that includes a receiving element for physically receiving a module, and a base assembly for supporting the receiving element. The receiving element further includes a module holding structure, an extended portion, and a first fastener structure coupled to an end of the extended portion. The base assembly includes a base, and a second fastener structure coupled to the base at a joint and configured to mate with the first fastener structure. The first fastener structure and the joint are configured to respectively provide a first degree of freedom of motion and a second degree of freedom of motion of the receiving element with respect to the base. The movement of the receiving element at the first degree of freedom is unlimited in a first direction of travel associated with the first degree of freedom. |
| US09772052B2 |
Multi-layered fuel tubing
The invention describes a flexible tubular article for transport of volatile hydrocarbons comprising: (a) an inner layer of a polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) polymer or a polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer; (b) an intermediate thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) layer extruded in tubular form over the inner PVDF layer, and (c) a polyvinyl chloride polymer extruded in tubular form over the outside surface of the intermediate layer and being coextensive therewith. The tubular articles of the invention have a maximum permeation rating of 15 g/m2/day under SAE J1737 test conditions. |
| US09772050B2 |
Air conditioning flashing hood
An air conditioning flashing hood adapted to be connected to the wall structure and extend through the exterior wall of the structure to provide a passage through which a refrigerant line and an electrical control line may extend to communicate with an external compressor. The air conditioning flashing hood includes an internal sealing element which compresses against the outer surface of the refrigerant line and the electrical control line to form a substantially weather-tight seal therebetween to mitigate fluid migration along the lines into the structure, as well as to provide a barrier for any bugs, debris or animals to keep such undesirable objects from entering the structure. |
| US09772048B2 |
Rotary handle for a plumbing fixture
In a rotary handle for a thermostatically controlled valve, which is arranged on an actuator brought out of a valve housing, having a stop body, which acts together with a stop cam provided on the valve housing. It is provided that the stop body is movable in the rotation direction in such a way that by a relative movement between the stop body and the rotary handle, turning of the rotary handle by a rotation angle greater than 360° is made possible. |
| US09772045B2 |
Valve cartridge
A valve cartridge for insertion into a valve block for a manifold valve for accommodating a valve in the valve cartridge includes at least one through opening for the passage of fluid flowing to the valve and a filter device for filtering the fluid. The valve cartridge includes a first part and a second part, which are interconnected in such a way that the through opening is formed by the first and second part, the filter device being arranged between the first part and the second part. |
| US09772044B2 |
Flow metering using a difference image for liquid parameter estimation
A flow meter includes an image sensor, a coupler, a support member and one or more processors. The coupler is adapted to couple to a drip chamber. The support member is operatively coupled to the coupler. The image sensor has a field of view and is operatively coupled to the support member. The image sensor is positioned to view the drip chamber within the field of view. The processor receives data from the image sensor and is configured to: receive a first image from the image sensor, compare the first image to a second image, and generate a difference image based upon the comparison between the first and second images. |
| US09772042B2 |
Fluid flow control devices and systems
Devices and systems which control the flow of fluid through a conduit are described herein. One flow control device that controls the flow of fluid through a conduit, includes a body having an axis and defining a passage that allows fluid to flow from an upstream position to a downstream position, the valve body having a converging portion in the upstream position with an inner surface that curves gradually inward, but having an annular rim formed by a portion that extends outward from the inward curving shape, and a throat between the converging and diverging portions; and, a flow regulator supported within the body for controlling the flow of fluid through the conduit, the flow regulator having an annular seating surface configured to contact the annular rim of the body. |
| US09772041B2 |
Check valve assembly
A non-return valve assembly for a high-pressure fuel injection system is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve chamber defined in part by a first body and in part by a second body and defining a valve chamber wall, an inlet passage formed in the first body and opening into the valve chamber at a valve seat defined by the first body, an outlet passage, and a valve ball received within the valve chamber and engageable with the valve seat so as to interrupt fluid flow from the outlet passage to the inlet passage through the valve chamber. The valve chamber wall comprises a plurality of guide portions to guide the valve ball in substantially linear movement within the valve chamber. |
| US09772040B2 |
Faucet with two outlets
A faucet with two outlets includes a main body, an outlet pipe, a hot water inlet conduit, a cold water inlet conduit, a cold water conduit, a filtered water conduit and a switch member. The outlet pipe has an inner channel and an outer channel. Filtered water flows through the inner channel, running water flows through the outer channel. The switch member laterally formed a peripheral wall of the main body, and having a valve core being mounted inside the main body. The valve core has control filtered water or running water outlet from the outlet pipe. The faucet with two outlets respectively outputs filtered water and running water through two different waterways in the outlet pipe and ensures simple structure, convenient operation and multiple water output modes. |
| US09772038B2 |
Intermediate piece for a stop valve
An intermediate piece for a stop valve, in particular a membrane valve, for fluids including a pressure piece. The pressure piece has at least two locking slides for locking a locking member of a closure element. The intermediate piece includes a cylinder in which the pressure piece can be guided in axial manner. The intermediate piece has a recess, which is arranged in such a way that in mounting position of the pressure piece the locking slide can be shifted into the recess, thus releasing the locking member. |
| US09772035B2 |
Vehicle transfer
A vehicle transfer includes an input shaft, an output shaft, an output member, a clutch, a motor, a screw mechanism, a transmitting mechanism, a fork shaft, an amplifying link mechanism, a high-low switching mechanism, and a fork. The fork shaft is configured to move in an axial direction of the fork shaft. The amplifying link mechanism is connected to the nut member and the fork shaft. The amplifying link mechanism is configured to amplify an amount of movement of the nut member in the direction of the common axis and transmit the amplified amount of movement to the fork shaft. The fork is connected to the fork shaft. The fork is configured to transmit moving force of the fork shaft to the high-low switching mechanism such that the high-low switching mechanism switches between the high-speed gear and the low-speed gear. |
| US09772034B2 |
Power unit
A power unit having a crankcase and peripheral devices wherein a driving source for a gear shifting device is disposed so as to be displaced below the crankcase. An engine includes a gear speed change mechanism having a plurality of gear pairs for changing the speed of a rotational force of a crankshaft. A gear shifting device includes at least a plate-shaped shift arm rocking about a shift spindle to perform a gear pair changing operation on the gear speed change mechanism. A crankcase houses the gear speed change mechanism and the gear shifting device with an oil pan attached to a lower portion of the crankcase. A communicating hole communicating with the oil pan is formed in a bottom portion of the crankcase with the bottom portion being located below the shift arm, and a rocking range of the shift arm partly overlaps the communicating hole. |
| US09772030B2 |
Split gear assembly with one-way roller clutch for controlling backlash in opposed-piston engines
Backlash is controlled in an opposed-piston engine that includes two crankshafts disposed in a parallel, spaced-apart relationship and a gear train coupling the first and second crankshafts, the gear train including a driving gear coupled to the first crankshaft and a split gear assembly engaged with the driving gear to transfer rotation from the driving gear to the split gear assembly. The split gear assembly includes first and second gears, a spring mechanism that acts to angularly offset the first gear relative to the second gear in a first direction, and a one-way clutch mechanism that prevents relative angular movement of the first gear relative to the second gear in a second direction opposite the first direction. |
| US09772029B2 |
Planetary carrier with spring clutch
A planetary gear assembly comprising: a housing, which contains: a planetary carrier, a sun gear, at least one planetary gear, a ring gear, a coil spring; an input shaft; and an output shaft. The coil spring extends around at least a portion of the planetary carrier. The coil spring includes a first tang in communication with the ring gear and a second tang in communication with the housing. When torque is applied to the input shaft, the planetary carrier rotates within the coil spring in one or more driving directions so that torque is transferred to the output shaft. When no torque is applied to the input shaft and torque is applied to the output shaft, the coil spring constricts and provides sufficient contact force to the planetary carrier and housing to prevent the planetary carrier from moving relative to the housing in at least one of the driving directions. |
| US09772028B2 |
Hybrid transmission arrangement having a motor damper
An electric motor damping module includes an electric motor, a motor damper continuously interconnected with the electric motor, and an input member continuously interconnected with the motor damper. A transmission includes these elements, plus an output member, first, second, and third planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members, a first interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the third member of the first planetary gear set with the second member of the second planetary gear set, a second interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the second member of the first planetary gear set and the output member with the third member of the third planetary gear set, and a third interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the third member of the second planetary gear set with the second member of the third planetary gear set. The transmission also includes six torque transmitting mechanisms and a hydraulic pump. A sealing assembly is also provided. |
| US09772022B2 |
Mechanical system, injection pump and valve actuator comprising such a mechanical system and manufacturing method
A mechanical system, comprising a support element, a pin extending along a first axis and comprising two opposite ends, each adapted to be fitted in the support element for radial retention of the pin relative to the first axis, and a roller element movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis. The mechanical system includes two ribs resting on either side of the ends for axial retention of the pin along the first axis. The mechanical system can be integrated into either an injection pump or a valve actuator. |
| US09772021B2 |
Rotary actuator and strain wave gearing reduction drive unit
A reduction drive-side mounting end face on a strain wave gearing reduction drive unit has a circular center hole, and a motor-side mounting end face on a motor has a circular projection. The strain wave gearing reduction drive unit and motor are coaxially mounted by the circular projection being fit into the circular center hole with a regulating ring therebetween. The regulating ring, which regulates the motion of a flexible external gear, can be easily mounted to the strain wave gearing reduction drive unit by using the motor. The strain wave gearing reduction drive unit can be mounted to a motor comprising a circular projection with a different outer diameter by using a regulating ring with a different inner diameter. |
| US09772017B2 |
Split power infinitely variable transmission architecture incorporating a planetary type ball variator with low variator loading at vehicle launch
A transmission includes an input shaft, an output shaft, at least four planetary gearsets, a variable-ratio unit, and at least four clutches. The input shaft is configured to receive torque from a drive unit. The output shaft is configured to transmit torque to a load. The at least four planetary gearsets, the variable-ratio unit, and the at least four clutches are arranged between the input shaft and the output shaft. The at least four clutches are selectively engageable in combination with one another to select one of at least four operating modes. |
| US09772012B2 |
Drive mechanism and manufacturing device
A driving mechanism including a first rod (103a), a second rod (104a), a first planar motor (106) moving on a plane, a center planar motor (105) moving on the plane and a moving portion (101), in which one end of the first rod is rotatably connected to the moving portion by a first rotation fulcrum (125a), the other end of the first rod is rotatably connected to the first planar motor by a second rotation fulcrum (126a), one end of the second rod is rotatably connected by a third rotation fulcrum (128a) provided on the first rod. The other end of the second rod is rotatably connected to the center planar motor by a fourth rotation fulcrum (127a), and the moving portion is moved so as to recede from the center planar motor when the first planar motor is moved near to the center planar motor. |
| US09772011B2 |
Drive converter device and axle transmission device with a drive converter device
A drive converter device is provided for converting a rotational drive of a drive device into a translational actuation movement for a shifting element of a transmission unit with a cam disk that is rotatable and adjustable in an axial direction is described. The cam disk is formed with track areas with defined gradients, in the area of which the cam disk is in operative connection with at least one fixed-housing element. The cam disk is translationally adjustable in respect of the elements through rotational movement of the cam disk, depending on the gradients of the track areas. Furthermore, an axle transmission device with a shifting element is described; in the area of which, an operative connection between a shaft of a differential and a shaft connectable with a wheel of a vehicle axle is able to be produced. The shifting element is able to be actuated by the drive converter device. |
| US09771998B1 |
Hierarchical branched micro-truss structure and methods of manufacturing the same
Branched hierarchical micro-truss structures may be incorporated into energy-absorbing structures to exhibit a tailored multi-stage buckling response to a range of different compressive loads. Branched hierarchical micro-truss structures may also be configured to function as vascular systems to deliver fluid for thermal load management or altering the aerodynamic properties of a vehicle or structure into which the branched hierarchical micro-truss structure is incorporated. The branched hierarchical micro-truss structure includes a first layer having a series of interconnected struts and a second layer having a series of struts branching outward from an end of each of the struts in the first layer. |
| US09771997B2 |
Friction-damping energy absorber
A friction-damping energy absorber has two ends, at least one core post, two supporting boards, multiple first material layers, and multiple second material layers. The at least one core post has multiple sliding sheets stacked with each other. The two supporting boards are mounted on the ends of the friction-damping energy absorber. The first material layers and second material layers are alternately mounted between the two supporting boards and surround the at least one core post to enable the first material layers and the second material layers to alternately mount with at least one of the sliding sheets of the at least one core post. The friction-damping energy absorber can be used on buildings, bridges, large objects or equipments to absorb and isolate the three-directional vibration energy of earthquakes and environments, and can prevent the operation temperature from increasing and provide an automatic adjustment function of damping and stiffness. |
| US09771994B2 |
Wet friction materials including cristobalite as filler material
A friction material for a clutch comprising a plurality of fibers and a filler material including crystalline silica. The crystalline silica is cristobalite in an example aspect. A friction material for a clutch comprising: a plurality of fibers; and, a filler composition including: an amorphous silica-containing material; and, a plurality of crystalline silica particles, said particles having a Mohs hardness at least 6 and characterized by a rounded morphology. A friction material for a clutch comprising: a plurality of fibers; a filler composition including: diatomaceous earth; and, cristobalite including a plurality of particles characterized by a median particle size in a range from about 0.5 μm to about 5 μm; and, a resin; and, the friction material includes cristobalite in a range of from about 2% to about 20% by weight based on total weight of the friction material and has a static friction coefficient of at least 0.115. |
| US09771992B2 |
Braking
A brake apparatus (1) and method of operating the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus (1) has a plurality of brake elements (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with a combined thickness of Y. At least one of the brake elements (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) has a wear portion (22a, 22b) for tribological interaction with a wear portion (52b, 62a) of an adjacent element (5, 6) and is formed in two separable parts (21a, 21b) having thicknesses A1 and A2. The method includes operating an actuator (8) at an actuation extension length less than a maximum actuation extension length to cause the wear portions (22a, 22b, 52b, 62a) of the brake elements (2, 5, 6) to tribologically engage and thereby wear. This tribological engagement is such that as the elements (2, 5, 6) wear to a combined thickness of less than Y the extension length of the actuator is increased. A spacer (23) is inserted between the two parts (21a, 21b) of the brake element (2) to cause the wear portions (22a, 22b, 52b, 62a) to be tribologically engagable at a actuation extension length less than the increased actuation extension length. |
| US09771991B2 |
Brake lining assembly for a disk brake comprising a noise-reducing device
A brake lining arrangement for a vehicle brake with a friction lining and a lining backing plate, having a receiving portion arranged in its lateral edge region for receiving a separate damping element, which laterally grasps the lining backing plate, wherein the damping element has a contact portion for contacting a portion of a brake caliper corresponding with the contact portion, and the damping element is adapted to be deformable or/and displaceable at least in sections upon a contacting. |
| US09771988B2 |
Face tooth hydraulic piston brake
A braking mechanism is provided for a hydraulic motor driven wheel utilizing a two-piece design of a hub that rotates by means of a drive shaft. A hydraulic chamber is created on the hub in which a piston resides. The piston is grounded (i.e., non-rotatable relative to the motor housing) in the sealed chamber. The piston face inside of the chamber has a radial set of face teeth. These face teeth are similar to the face teeth inside of the hydraulic chamber. When the chamber is pressurized, the piston face teeth are pushed away from the hub face teeth allowing the hub to freely rotate. When pressure is released from the chamber, a spring, or a number of springs, push the piston into the hub causing it to stop rotating relative to the piston. |
| US09771983B2 |
Coupling assembly
A coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement. |
| US09771980B2 |
Rolling bearing retainer and method for manufacturing such retainer
A rolling bearing retainer which is formed by insert molding a resinous material together with a core member within a mold, in which the core member is embedded within a resin part made of the resinous material and a support area exposure part is provided at a plurality of locations of the resin part for exposing a support area of the core member supported within a cavity of the mold. The resin part includes a ring shaped body and a plurality of support column bodies extending axially from the ring shaped body and defining a pocket for retaining a rolling element therebetween, and the core member is provided with a ring shaped body embedded part and a plurality of support column body embedded parts extending from the ring shaped body embedded part. |
| US09771977B2 |
Gas bearing and an associated method thereof
Gas bearing for an aspirating seal assembly is disclosed. The gas bearing includes a bearing body having a bearing surface. The gas bearing further includes a first through-hole disposed in the bearing body, and a plurality of second through-holes spaced apart from each other and disposed around the first through-hole. The first through-hole is characterized by a size, and a first central axis. Each second through-hole is characterized by a size, and a second central axis. The second central axis of each second through-hole in the plurality of second through-holes intersects the first central axis at an angle in a range from about 30 degrees to about 150 degrees or at an angle in a range from about −30 degrees to about −150 degrees. Size of at least one through-hole in the plurality of second through-holes is different from the size of the first through-hole. |
| US09771971B1 |
Locking boot for ball joint
An automotive component having an opening through which a ball joint extends, the ball joint comprising: a housing having an exterior substantially cylindrical surface, a seating surface radially extending from the exterior surface for abutting an adjacent first side of the automotive component, and a peripheral groove disposed in the exterior surface spaced axially from the seating surface a predetermined distance; a ball stud having a ball end mounted within the housing and a shank extending axially out of a crown of the housing; a flexible boot having an distal end sealingly engaged on the shank and an opposing proximal base end, the base end including a metal base ring with an inwardly extending flexible detent engaged in the peripheral groove in the housing and a base seal sealing engaged on the exterior surface, the base ring having a radially extending abutment surface for retaining an adjacent second side of the automotive component, and wherein the automotive component is selected from the group consisting of: a control arm; a stabilizer link; a stabilizer bar; and a steering linkage. |
| US09771969B2 |
Method of manufacturing torque transmission shaft and vehicle steering apparatus
In a method of manufacturing an intermediate shaft including: an internal shaft having an external spline; a tubular external shaft having on an inner circumference thereof an internal spline; and a resin coating provided on the external spline, a central axis line of an internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and a central axis line of an external shaft manufacturing intermediate product are aligned with each other, and the internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and the external shaft manufacturing intermediate product are held in such a way that the central axis lines thereof can be adjusted, in a heating adaptation step. In this state, the internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and the external shaft manufacturing intermediate product slide relatively in an axial direction. In the heating adaptation step, a grease is interposed between the internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and the external shaft manufacturing intermediate product. |
| US09771960B2 |
Connection arrangement of at least two bodies, in particular at least two bodies of components of a mechanical automation group of movements, with a removable constraining group
A connection arrangement (10) comprising at least two bodies (11a, 11b), in particular at least two bodies of components of a mechanical automation group of movements, to be connected to each other and a constraining group (12) of these two bodies (11a, 11b) removably to each other, wherein each of the two bodies comprises a mutual rest surface (13a, 13b) for resting on each other and a coupling profile (14a, 15a, 14b, 15b) with the constraining group (12) defined in correspondence of at least two opposite perimetric portions of the respective mutual rest surface (13a, 13b), and wherein the constraining group (12) comprises at least one pair of tightening clamps (17, 18) which are engageable with the coupling profiles (14a, 15a, 14b, 15b) and which are removably connectable together by at least one connecting member (19). |
| US09771955B2 |
System and method for fast fill of accumulator for automatic transmissions
A system and method for fast fill of a hydraulic accumulator used in an automatic transmission includes providing an active fast fill mechanism fluidly connected to a hydraulic accumulator and a hydraulic system of the automatic transmission, providing an electronic control module in communication with the active fast fill mechanism, activating, by the electronic control module, the active fast fill mechanism to allow the hydraulic accumulator to fill with fluid from the hydraulic system, filling, by the active fast fill mechanism, the hydraulic accumulator with fluid, and de-activating, by the electronic control module, the active fast fill mechanism to stop filling the hydraulic accumulator with fluid from the hydraulic system during stop/start engine events of a vehicle. |
| US09771954B2 |
Ejector
A mixing portion that mixes an injection refrigerant and a suction refrigerant is formed in a range of an internal space of a heating-side body portion of a heating-side ejector from a refrigerant injection port of a heating-side nozzle portion to an inlet of a heating-side diffuser. Further, the mixing portion is formed in a shape that gradually decreases a refrigerant passage area toward a downstream side of a refrigerant flow, and a refrigerant passage area of the inlet of the heating-side diffuser is set smaller than that of the refrigerant injection port. Thus, the flow velocity of the mixed refrigerant is decelerated to a value lower than a two phase sound velocity within the mixing portion, thereby suppressing occurrence of shock wave in the heating-side diffuser and stabilizing the pressure increasing performance in the heating-side diffuser. |
| US09771953B1 |
Mist blower with Venturi housing
A mist blower with a Venturi housing for spraying water or chemicals onto objects such as livestock, orchards, weed areas or the like. The mist blower includes an air blower having an air discharge opening formed therein. A Venturi housing has its inner end in communication with the air discharge opening. An air discharge housing has its inner end embracing the outer end of the Venturi thereby creating a Venturi gap therebetween. The Venturi housing has a plurality of Venturi openings formed therein. As air is blown through the Venturi housing, the Venturi openings draw additional air into the air being discharged. As air is blown through the air discharge housing, additional air is drawn into the air discharge housing by way of the Venturi gap. |
| US09771952B2 |
Screw compressor
A screw compressor includes a casing, a screw rotor, a low-pressure-side bearing, and a low-pressure-side bearing holder holding the low-pressure-side bearing. The screw rotor is housed in the casing to form a compression mechanism to compress a refrigerant. The low-pressure-side bearing is arranged in a low-pressure-side region inside the casing and rotatably supports a drive shaft of the screw rotor. The casing has a suction port with an opening facing the low-pressure-side bearing holder as viewed along an axial direction. A filter member is attached to the suction port to filter out contaminants contained in the refrigerant being sucked into the casing. The filter member has a cylindrical shape with a bottom. A peripheral portion of the filter member adjacent to an opening of the filter member is fixed to the suction port. The bottom of the filter member is fixed to the low-pressure-side bearing holder. |
| US09771950B2 |
Impeller pump
An impeller pump has a pump casing including a pump chamber and an inlet and an outlet thereon and an impeller therein, and including a heating device for heating the conveyed medium, which heating device forms an external wall of the pump chamber. The pump chamber extends annularly around the impeller and away from the pump chamber floor, wherein the outlet leads off on a region of the pump chamber which, viewed in the axial direction of the impeller pump, is pointing away from the pump chamber floor. The cross-sectional area of the pump chamber decreases in the axial direction of the longitudinal center axis of the impeller pump away from the pump chamber floor toward the outlet by virtue of an obliquely inwardly inclined external wall. |
| US09771949B2 |
Guard for a rotary pump
Guards for rotary pumps are described, the pump having a main body and further including an impeller housing and a driveshaft extending between the main body of the pump and the impeller housing; the pump further including an adjustable sealing arrangement provided at a region where the driveshaft enters the impeller housing, the guard provides access to adjust the sealing arrangement but obstructs access to the driveshaft. |
| US09771948B2 |
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. |
| US09771944B2 |
Motor controller and motor control method
A motor controller of the present invention comprises units which obtain information indicative of a motor speed (ω) and information indicative of motor torque (T), an air flow calculation section which calculates an air flow (Q) of a fan based on the motor speed (ω) and the motor torque (T); and a speed command generation section which generates a speed command (ω*) of a motor such that the air flow (Q) coincides with the predetermined air flow command (Q*). |
| US09771943B2 |
Setting regulating rod length by fixedly attaching a regulating rod to an end piece by application of a weld filler applied thereat through a weld window
A regulating rod (1) has a rod part (2) which has an end region (3) provided with an external thread and an end piece (4) which has a receiving recess (5). A knurled nut (6) is arranged and guided in the receiving recess (5) and has an internal thread into which the external thread of the externally threaded end region (3) is screwed. The end piece (4) further has a weld window (8) adjacent the knurled nut. Once the length of the regulating rod is adjusted by rotation of the knurled nut, further rotation of the knurled nut is prevented by introducing and filling the weld window with a weld filler such that the knurled nut (6) is non-detachably fixed and thereby the set length of the regulating rod is fixed. |
| US09771942B2 |
Exhaust gas turbocharger having guiding screen rings that are rotatable relative to each other
An exhaust gas turbocharger includes a turbine housing in which a turbine wheel and a guide apparatus that guides an exhaust gas flow to the turbine wheel are disposed. The guide apparatus has two guide grate or screen rings that are rotatable relative to each other and each of which have guide vanes or blades. Conically running flow channels tapering in the direction of the turbine wheel are formed between the guide grate rings. |
| US09771935B2 |
Variable displacement vane pump with thermo-compensation
A variable displacement vane pump has a control slide displaceable within its housing and a first control chamber and a second control chamber for receiving pressurized lubricant. A thermally adjustable control valve is provided in the housing for adjusting pump displacement based on a temperature of the lubricant. In addition to fluid communication channels in the control chambers, at least one vent port is provided in the second chamber. The control valve is configured to control pressure and fluid communication between the chambers along with the control slide. The control valve can help reduce pump displacement at lower temperatures and low engine speeds. At lower temperatures, the second control chamber can be pressurized by the first control chamber. At higher temperatures, the second control chamber can be vented through the control valve and/or the vent port, despite the position of the control slide. |
| US09771933B2 |
System and method for a compressor
Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir of a compressor, actuating an unloader valve of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the unloader valve is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor. |
| US09771932B2 |
Apparatus, controller and method for controlling the cool down of an aircraft engine rotor
An apparatus, system, and method for reducing the warpage of a rotor of an aircraft engine. When the aircraft engine is placed in standby mode, a solenoid-operated bypass valve may receive a control signal to open. When open, the solenoid-operated bypass valve places an electric hydraulic pump in fluidic communication with an engine driven hydraulic pump. The engine driven hydraulic pump rotates because of the pressured provided by the electrical hydraulic pump. The mechanical linkage between the engine driven hydraulic pump and the rotor causes the rotor of the aircraft engine to rotate. |
| US09771931B2 |
Spin pump with spun-epicyclic geometry
The subject matter described herein relates to a spin pump that includes a combination of a compressor and a vacuum pump on respective pistons extending from a common crankshaft in a rotating housing. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described. |
| US09771930B2 |
Compressor unit, and compressor
Compressor unit (12) of a compressor (10) for compressing refrigerant, comprising a drive device, particularly a drive shaft (24), for driving one or more pistons (14) that are arranged in a radial direction and that can be moved back and forth in extension and retraction movements in corresponding cylinder bores (16), wherein the drive device is in operative engagement with an eccentric (28) that controls the extension movement of the pistons (14), said eccentric (28) also controlling the retraction movement of the piston (14), the invention further relating to a corresponding compressor (10). |
| US09771925B2 |
Tether termination systems and methods
An Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”) may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station with a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount. In one aspect, the tether has a core and at least one electrical conductor. The tether core may be terminated at a first location in a tether termination mount along an axis of the termination mount, and the at least one electrical conductor may be terminated at a second location in the tether termination mount along the same axis that the core is terminated. This termination configuration may focus tensile stress on the tether to the tether core, and minimize such stress on the at least one electrical conductor during aerial vehicle flight. |
| US09771923B1 |
Hub assembly for horizontal axis, fluid-driven turbine enabling teetering
A hub assembly permits a rotor portion of a horizontal axis, fluid-driven turbine (e.g., with three or more blades) to teeter relative to a hub shaft. An outer hub member configured to receive turbine blades is permitted to rotate relative to the inner hub member. Multiple rocker members interposed between the inner hub member and the outer hub member include curved end surfaces that are configured to permit pivotal movement between the rocker members and corresponding features protruding from a hub shaft of the inner hub member. Torque receiving surfaces associated with features protruding from the hub shaft are permitted to slide relative to torque transmitting surfaces of the rocker members. |
| US09771921B2 |
Free floating wave energy converter with control devices
A free floating wave energy converter includes a flexible pine and an inlet. The flexible pipe floats on water surface, following the wave form. Slugs of water and air enter, one after the other, through the inlet. Because the flexible pipe follows the shape of the wave, water is transported through a manifold to a pressure chamber connected to a generator. The inlet consists of hollow, inflexible pipe attached to the throat of the flexible pipe. The inflexible pipe is fixedly attached to a buoyancy tank or plurality thereof. The buoyancy tanks are arranged in a vertical plane or in tandem, with the inflexible pipe passing along the plane vertical to the fore and aft axis of the buoyancy tank and the frontward portion projecting sufficiently ahead of the buoyancy tank with the flexible pipe terminating at a singular outlet. |
| US09771919B2 |
Energy enhanced ignition system having lean pre-combustion
An ignition system for use with an engine is disclosed. The ignition system may have a pre-combustion chamber in fluid communication with a combustion chamber associated with the engine, and a fuel injection device configured to inject a fuel mixture directly into the pre-combustion chamber. The ignition system may also have a spark plug configured to ignite the fuel mixture within the pre-combustion chamber, and a controller in communication with a primary energy supply and an enhanced energy supply. The controller may be configured to direct a first current from the enhanced energy supply to the spark plug after the fuel mixture is injected into the pre-combustion chamber. The controller may also be configured to direct a second current from the primary energy supply to the spark plug just after the first current is being directed to the spark plug. The second current may have a frequency that is lower than the first current. |
| US09771917B2 |
Variable ignition energy management
A system, method, and engine control module for energy ignition management of a combustion engine. The method may be performed by the system or the engine control module. The method includes determining operating conditions of the combustion engine, setting ignition energy characteristics for a dedicated EGR cylinder and a non-dedicated EGR cylinder based on the operating conditions. The ignition energy characteristics include at least one of magnitude of energy, current, voltage, and ignition energy duration. At least one characteristic of the ignition energy characteristics for the non-dedicated EGR cylinder is different than a corresponding characteristic for the dedicated EGR cylinder. The method also includes energizing ignition aid plugs based on the ignition energy characteristics. |
| US09771915B2 |
Engine starting apparatus with inrush current reducer
An engine starting apparatus is provided which is equipped with a starter, an inrush current reducer, and a starter mode switch. The inrush current reducer works to reduce an inrush current flowing through an electric motor installed in the starter when the electric motor is energized. The starter mode switch works to change a starter characteristic that is an output characteristic of the starter continuously or selectively at least between a low-torque/high-speed mode and a high-torque/low-speed mode. The starter mode switch places the starter in the high-torque/low-speed mode at least at a time when a piston of the engine is passing a top dead center, and the engine friction has been just maximized for the first time after the starter is actuated to crank the engine. This shortens a period of time required to start up the engine without sacrificing beneficial effects offered by the inrush current reducer. |
| US09771913B2 |
Method for actuating a starting device for an internal combustion engine
In a method for actuating a starting device for an internal combustion engine, for the case in which the rotational speed of the toothed ring is below a limit value, first a stroke armature in a starter relay is moved and an electric starter motor is switched on after the starter pinion has engaged. If the rotational speed of the toothed ring exceeds the limit value, the starter motor is switched on before the starter pinion contacts the toothed ring. |
| US09771912B2 |
Fuel injector for internal combustion engines
A fuel injector for internal combustion engines is provided, which has a valve seat member, bordering a valve chamber, having a valve seat and spray orifices and a central blind-end bore as well as a valve member that is able to be driven to cause a lift motion having a closing head, which, together with a valve seat, forms a sealing seat lying upstream of the spray orifices. In order to prevent an underpressure developing in the blind-end bore in the closing phase of the sealing seat, and a partial return flow of the fuel connected with it, the closing head of the valve member is provided, at its end face facing towards the valve seat member, with a plunger sticking out from closing head, which has a shape adjusted to the contour of the blind-end bore, and dips into the blind-end bore when the sealing seat is closed. |
| US09771911B2 |
Fuel injection valve
A fuel injection valve is attached to an engine and to have an annular seal material attached thereon. The seal material is attached to a first reduced diameter part. In a use state where a body is inserted in an attachment hole formed at a predetermined position of the engine and a gas pressure that is equal to or higher than a predetermined pressure is applied to the seal material from its nozzle hole-side, the seal material is pressed against a first tapered part by the gas pressure to be compressively deformed, and a clearance between an inner peripheral surface of the attachment hole and an outer peripheral surface of the body is sealed with a compressively-deformed part of the seal material. A taper angle of the first tapered part is set in a range from 10 degrees to 20 degrees. |
| US09771910B2 |
Systems and methods for fuel injection
Methods and systems are provided for delivering fuel to a port injector fuel rail in a port fuel direct injection (PFDI) engine. In one example, the port injector fuel rail may receive fuel from each of a compression chamber and a step chamber of a direct injection fuel pump coupled in the PFDI engine. In this way, pressurized fuel may be supplied to the port injector fuel rail during an entire cycle of the direct injection fuel pump. |
| US09771909B2 |
Method for lift pump control
Methods and systems are provided for controlling a low pressure pump in port fuel direct injection (PFDI) engines. One method includes, when operating a high pressure pump in a default pressure mode, pulsing the low pressure pump when pressure in a high pressure fuel rail decreases below a threshold. The method further includes, when operating the high pressure pump in a variable pressure mode, pulsing the low pressure pump based on presence of fuel vapor at an inlet of the high pressure pump. |
| US09771907B2 |
Fuel injector
A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine includes an injector body, a first actuator for controlling movement of a first valve needle for injecting a first fuel into a cylinder of the engine, and a second actuator for controlling movement of a second valve needle for injecting a second fuel into the cylinder. Each of the actuators are axially spaced along a longitudinal axis of the injector body and has a respective conductive element for carrying current to the actuator, the injector further includes an electrical connector module which has first and second electrical connectors for connection with an associated one of the conductive elements for the actuators. The electrical connector module is mounted between the first and second actuators along the longitudinal axis of the injector body. |
| US09771897B2 |
Jet propulsion device and fuel supply method
A reaction propulsion device in which a first feed circuit for feeding a main thruster with a first propellant includes a branch connection downstream from a pump of a first turbopump, which branch connection passes through a first regenerative heat exchanger and a turbine of a first turbopump, and in which a second feed circuit for feeding the main thruster with a second propellant includes, downstream from a pump of a second turbopump, a branch-off passing through a second regenerative heat exchanger and a turbine of the second turbopump. At least one secondary thruster is connected downstream from the turbines of the first and second turbopumps. |
| US09771896B2 |
Mixing device and turbofan engine having such mixing device
The invention relates to a mixing device and a turbofan engine having such a mixing device 30 for mixing a first gas flow 40 with a second gas flow 50 in a turbofan engine 20, having an actuating device 95 and walls 60, which bound a channel 65 for the first gas flow 40 and a channel 70 lying radially outside for the second gas flow 50, the actuating device 95 comprising a coupling element 110 that is coupled to the walls (60), the actuating device 95 being designed to pivot the walls 60 between a first position and a second position disposed radially outside relative to the first position, the actuating device 95 comprising an adjusting ring 105 that can be rotated between a first rotating position and a second rotating position in the peripheral direction and that is joined to the coupling element 110. |
| US09771895B2 |
Seal assembly for liners of exhaust nozzle
An exhaust nozzle liner assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a first liner, a second liner spaced from the first liner by a gap, a seal assembly located at least partially within the gap to provide a continuous surface defined by the first liner, the seal assembly and the second liner, and a seal retainer to retain the seal assembly. |
| US09771893B2 |
Gas turbine engine with axial movable fan variable area nozzle
A turbofan engine includes a fan variable area nozzle includes having a first fan nacelle section and a second fan nacelle section movably mounted relative the first fan nacelle section. The second fan nacelle section axially slides afterward relative to the fixed first fan nacelle section to change the effective area of the fan nozzle exit area. |
| US09771890B2 |
Oil passage for supplying oil
An oil passage which supplies hydraulic oil to a cylinder deactivation apparatus (CDA) that operates by hydraulic pressure may include a high pressure passage, a low pressure passage, and an orifice, all of which may be integrally formed in either a cylinder head or a cam carrier. The high pressure passage may be connected to an oil supply apparatus and receive oil therefrom. The low pressure passage may be coupled to the high pressure passage and receive pressurized oil therefrom and form a low pressure relatively lower than a pressure in the high pressure passage. The low pressure passage may be connected to supply a hydraulic pressure to the CDA. The orifice may couple the high pressure passage to the low pressure passage, communicate the high pressure passage and the low pressure passage and may be formed to supply oil from the high pressure passage to the low pressure passage. |
| US09771881B2 |
Method for controlling an internal combustion engine
A method controls an internal combustion engine having a drive output shaft that is coupled to an input shaft of a transmission. The internal combustion engine and the transmission are encompassed by a drivetrain for the drive of a motor vehicle. The method includes determining a rotational speed of the drive output shaft of the internal combustion engine and determining a rotational acceleration of the drive output shaft based on the rotational speed of the drive output shaft. A dynamic torque of the internal combustion engine is determined as a product of the rotational acceleration and a dynamic moment of inertia of the internal combustion engine. A maximum combustion torque of the internal combustion engine is determined from a sum of a predetermined maximum torque at the input shaft of the transmission and the dynamic load torque of the internal combustion engine. |
| US09771879B2 |
Systems and methods for improving torque response of an engine
Systems and methods for improving engine torque response are presented. In one example, engine idle speed is increased to shorten engine torque response based on engine operating conditions. The methods and systems may be useful for operating an engine that is supplied a gaseous fuel. |
| US09771874B2 |
Power output and fuel flow based probabilistic control in gas turbine tuning, related control systems, computer program products and methods
Various embodiments include a system having: at least one computing device configured to tune a set of gas turbines (GTs) by performing actions including: commanding each GT in the set of GTs to a base load level, based upon a measured ambient condition for each GT; commanding each GT in the set of GTs to adjust a respective output to match a nominal mega-watt power output value, and subsequently measuring an actual fuel flow value for each GT; and adjusting an operating condition of each GT in the set of GTs based upon a difference between the respective measured actual fuel flow value and a nominal fuel flow value at the ambient condition. |
| US09771873B2 |
Bifurcation fairing
A gas turbine engine including an outlet guide vane and a bifurcation fairing is disclosed. The outlet guide vane is located in a bypass duct of the gas turbine engine downstream of a fan and is of aerofoil form. The bifurcation fairing traverses the radial extent of the bypass duct and has an upstream end that blends into a trailing edge of the outlet guide vane. The bifurcation fairing includes a scoop protruding outwards from its side corresponding to a pressure side of the upstream outlet guide vane. The scoop includes a forward facing inlet leading to a delivery conduit extending inside the bifurcation fairing for delivery in use of bypass air to one or more components of the gas turbine engine. |
| US09771871B2 |
FBO torque reducing feature in fan shaft
A fan shaft includes a first end, a second end, and an axis, the fan shaft and configured to be coupled to a gear assembly of a gas turbine engine at the first end and to a fan more proximal to the second end than the first end such that in response to being coupled, the fan shaft can transfer torque from the gear assembly to the fan. At least one axial portion of the fan shaft satisfies the relationship 0.55 ≤ T * C J * τ ≤ 0.95 , where T represents peak torque during fan blade off, C represents a distance from a centerline of the gas turbine engine to an outer fiber of the fan shaft, J represents a polar moment of inertia of the fan shaft, and τ represents yield stress in shear of the fan shaft. |
| US09771869B2 |
Nozzle system and method for starting and operating gas turbines on lowBtu fuels
A fuel nozzle system for enabling a gas turbine to start and operate on low-Btu fuel includes a primary tip having primary fuel orifices and a primary fuel passage in fluid communication with the primary fuel orifices, and a fuel circuit capable of controlling flow rates of a first and second low-Btu fuel gases flowing into the fuel nozzle. The system is capable of operating at an ignition status, in which at least the first low-Btu fuel gas is fed to the primary fuel orifices and ignited to start the gas turbine, and a baseload status, in which at least the second low-Btu fuel gas is fired at baseload. The low-Btu fuel gas ignited at the ignition status has a content of the first low-Btu fuel gas higher than that of the low-Btu fuel gas fired at the baseload status. Methods for using the system are also provided. |
| US09771866B2 |
High temperature composite inlet
An inlet for an aircraft nacelle may comprise a nanoreinforced polyimide composite lip skin. The nanomaterials may increase thermal conductivity and decrease microcracking in the lip skin. A lip skin for an inlet with an electric heater may comprise a surface layer, an outer composite skin, an electric heater, an inner composite skin, and a thermal barrier coating. A lip skin for an inlet with a pneumatic deicing system may comprise a surface layer, a composite skin, and a thermal barrier coating. |
| US09771865B2 |
Inlet bleed heat manifold including acoustically treated feed pipe
An inlet bleed heat (IBH) system manifold for a compressor inlet housing is provided. The manifold includes: a plurality of feed pipes for delivering a compressor discharge air, each feed pipe extending across a duct of the compressor inlet housing. Each feed pipe includes: an elongated inner feed pipe for delivering the compressor discharge air, the inner feed pipe including a plurality of orifices along at least a portion of a length of the inner feed pipe, each orifice extending through a wall of the inner feed pipe allowing the compressor discharge air to exit the inner feed pipe; and a noise attenuating material disposed about the inner feed pipe and the plurality of orifices, the noise attenuating material configured to attenuate noise created by the compressor discharge air exiting the plurality of orifices. |
| US09771862B2 |
Assembly for a V-engine
A cylinder block assembly for a V-engine is provided. In one example, the cylinder block assembly includes a cylinder block including a plurality of cylinders divided into a first cylinder bank and a second cylinder bank, a valley positioned between the first and second cylinder banks, and a plurality of crankshaft supports. The cylinder block assembly further includes a structural frame including an interior surface coupled to the plurality of crankshaft supports and two top surfaces arranged above the interior surface and on opposing sides of the assembly, where each top surface is coupled to the cylinder block above a top of the plurality of crankshaft supports. |
| US09771854B2 |
Engine water-cooling device
There is provided an engine water-cooling device that can increase warming-up efficiency of an engine. The engine water-cooling device includes a thermostat housing that houses a thermostat. The thermostat housing is mounted to a front wall of a cylinder head in one side portion in a width direction of the cylinder head. A cooling water pump is mounted to a front wall of a cylinder block in a central portion in a width direction of the cylinder block. A bypass passage includes an intra-head bypass passage in the cylinder head, and the intra-head bypass passage includes a width-direction passage portion extending from a position behind the thermostat housing to a position behind and above the cooling water pump. |
| US09771850B2 |
Systems and methods for control of engine NOx emissions using liquid and dry reductant sources
Reductant delivery systems are disclosed that include a dry reductant source and a liquid reductant source which are operable to selectively provide gaseous reductant and liquid reductant to an exhaust aftertreatment system for treatment and reduction of NOx emissions. The gaseous reductant is provided to the exhaust aftertreatment system for treatment of NOx emissions under a first temperature condition associated with the exhaust system and the liquid reductant for treatment of NOx emissions under a second temperature condition associated with the exhaust system. |
| US09771846B2 |
Exhaust purification device and method of calculating NH3 mass generated in lean NOx trap of exhaust purification device
A method of calculating an ammonia (NH3) mass generated in a lean NOx trap (LNT) of an exhaust purification device includes sequentially calculating a NH3 mass flow at a downstream of each slice from a first slice to an n-th slice, and integrating the NH3 mass flow at the downstream of the n-th slice over a predetermined time, wherein the calculation of the NH3 mass flow at the downstream of the i-th slice comprises calculating a NH3 mass flow flowing into the i-th slice, calculating a NH3 mass flow generated at the i-th slice, and adding the NH3 mass flow generated at the i-th slice to a value obtained by subtracting the NH3 mass flow used to reduce the NOx and the O2 at the i-th slice from the NH3 mass flow flowing into the i-th slice. |
| US09771837B2 |
Multi-position camshaft phaser with two one-way clutches
A camshaft phaser, including: an input component arranged to receive torque from an engine; an advance hub; an advance wedge plate radially disposed between the input component and the advance hub; and an actuation assembly including an advance pin arranged to be disposed in an advance channel for a camshaft and an actuator pin. For an advance mode: the actuator pin is arranged to radially displace the advance pin into non-rotatable connection with the advance hub; the advance hub is arranged to rotate, with respect to the input component, in a first circumferential direction; and the advance wedge plate is arranged to block rotation of the advance hub, with respect to the input component, in a second circumferential direction, opposite the first circumferential direction. |
| US09771836B2 |
Internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head, a crankshaft, intake and exhaust camshafts, first and second chain covers, a chain, and a fastening bolt. The first chain cover having a cutout includes a first flange positioned at a specific edge portion of the cutout, which is positioned between the crankshaft and the camshafts, and a first boss through which a shaft portion of the fastening bolt is passed. The cylinder head includes a second flange, and a second boss into which the shaft portion is inserted, and which is disposed coaxially with the first boss. The liquid gasket is held between the second flange and the first flange. A groove is provided in at least one of a position between the first flange and the first boss of the first chain cover and a position between the second flange and the second boss of the cylinder head. |
| US09771833B2 |
Hydrostatic test device and hydrostatic test method for high pressure turbine
A hydrostatic test device for a turbine may include a plurality of feeding holes having a groove part formed with a greater diameter. Sealing members may be fitted into feeding holes in upper or lower casings of a turbine to seal the feeding holes. |
| US09771830B2 |
Housing section of a turbine engine compressor stage or turbine engine turbine stage
A housing section of a turbine engine compressor stage or a turbine engine turbine stage that, in particular, has a closed and annular-shaped, radially outer casing. The radially outer casing has radially inwardly extending webs that are angled at a slant relative to the radius. |
| US09771827B2 |
Damping device for being situated between a housing wall and a casing ring of a housing of a thermal gas turbine
A damping device for being situated between a housing wall of a housing of a thermal gas turbine and a casing ring is provided. The casing ring includes an area radially internal with regard to a rotation axis of a rotor of the thermal gas turbine and facing rotating moving blades of the gas turbine. The damping device includes at least sectionally a porous damping structure. A method for manufacturing this type of damping device as well as to a thermal gas turbine, in particular an aircraft engine, in which this type of damping device is situated in a housing of the gas turbine between a housing wall and a casing ring are also provided. |
| US09771826B2 |
Components with environmental barrier coatings having improved surface roughness
Components having an environmental barrier coating and a sintered layer overlying the environmental barrier coating, the sintered layer defining an outer surface having a lower surface roughness than the environmental barrier coating. The sintered layer is formed from a slurry applied to and then sintered on the environmental barrier coating. The sintered layer comprises a primary material, at least one sintering aid dissolved in the primary material, and optionally a secondary material. The sintering aid contains at least one doping composition. The primary material is a rare earth disilicate or a rare earth monosilicate and is doped with the doping composition so as to be either a doped rare earth disilicate or a doped rare earth monosilicate. The optional secondary material is a reaction product of the primary material and any of the sintering aid not dissolved in the primary material. |
| US09771823B2 |
Power generation system control following transient grid event
A method of controlling a power generation system following a transient grid event, and a system and controller to control the power generation system are described. The method includes sensing a rate of change of electrical frequency at terminals of a generator, determining a rate of change of shaft line acceleration, and identifying the transient grid event based on the rate of change of shaft line acceleration. The method also includes triggering an action to recover from the transient grid event when the rate of change of electrical frequency exceeds a first specified value and the rate of change of shaft line acceleration exceeds a second specified value for a specified duration. |
| US09771822B2 |
Carbon-dioxide-neutral compensation for current level fluctuations in an electrical power supply system
A method is provided for carbon-dioxide-neutral compensation for current level fluctuations in an electrical power supply system as a result of peaks and troughs in the generation of electrical energy. When a generation peak occurs, electrical energy produced from a regenerative energy source is used in an electrolysis unit for hydrogen generation. A hydrogen flow generated in the electrolysis unit is supplied to a reactor unit that catalytically generates an energy-carrier flow containing hydrocarbon. In a generation trough, the produced energy-carrier flow is burned in a combustion chamber. The thermal energy of the flue-gas flow formed by the combustion is used to generate electrical energy in a turbine process. The generated electrical energy is fed into the electrical power supply system. The flue-gas flow is supplied to the reactor unit as a carbon source for generation of the energy-carrier flow. |
| US09771819B2 |
Anti-corner-leakage seal in gas turbine
Various embodiments include gas turbine seals and methods of forming such seals. In some cases, a turbine includes: a first arc segment adjacent to a second arc segment, each arc segment including an end surface and radially facing surfaces extending from opposite ends of the end surface; a slot located between the end surfaces of the first arc segment and the second arc segment; and a first seal disposed in the slot, the first seal contacting the first arc segment at the end surface and extending over the radially facing surfaces of the first arc segment, the first seal including: a shim contacting the first arc segment; a laminate material over the shim and covering the shim; and a conforming material coupling the laminate material to the shim. |
| US09771817B2 |
Methods and system for fluidic sealing in gas turbine engines
A sealing system for a rotatable element defining an axis of rotation includes a rotor blade including a shank and an angel wing extending axially from the shank. The sealing system also includes a stator vane positioned axially adjacent the rotor blade. The stator vane includes a platform extending in an axial direction over the angel wing such that a clearance gap is defined therebetween. The sealing system also includes a sealing mechanism including a portion of the platform and a portion of the angel wing. The sealing mechanism includes at least one obliquely oriented surface such that the clearance gap defines a converging nozzle. |
| US09771816B2 |
Blade cooling circuit feed duct, exhaust duct, and related cooling structure
A blade cooling circuit feed and exhaust duct and related cooling structure are provided. The feed duct may include a feed chamber having a feed entrance fluidly coupled to a cooling fluid source and a feed exit to an elongate entrance to the cooling circuit, the feed exit including a ramped wall maintaining a flow velocity of the cooling fluid along the elongated entrance to the cooling circuit. The exhaust duct may include a substantially concave exhaust chamber including an exhaust entrance at a wider end of the exhaust chamber and in fluid communication with an elongated exit from the cooling circuit, and an exhaust exit at a narrower end of the exhaust chamber, the exhaust exit including an opening to an exhaust passageway from the exhaust chamber. |
| US09771801B2 |
Rotor for a pump, produced with a first elastic material
The invention relates to a rotor for a pump, having at least one blade, the rotor being able to be actuated to rotate about an axis of rotation in order to convey a fluid in the axial or radial direction, the rotor being able to be deformed reversibly elastically in the radial direction between a first, radially compressed state and a second, radially expanded state which the rotor adopts without the effect of external forces, and a third state of the rotor being provided in which, in pumping operation under fluid loading, the rotor is deformed from the first state to beyond the second state. |
| US09771799B2 |
Conveyor bridge
A conveyor includes an endless belt, a boot end supporting a portion of the endless belt, a support structure, and a bridge. The endless belt includes a first run and a second run, and the first run extends along a conveyor axis. The support structure includes an end spaced apart from the boot end, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of idler rolls. The frames are spaced apart from one another and aligned with one another in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis. The idler rolls support another portion of the endless belt. The bridge extends between the boot end and the end of the support structure. The bridge is movable in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis relative to at least one of the boot end and the support structure. |
| US09771796B2 |
Well fluid sampling confirmation and analysis
An in-well type sampling system including a sampling chamber actuable to receive a fluid sample and a pressure source coupled to the sampling chamber to supply pressure to the sampling chamber after the sampling chamber actuating. A pressure sensor is provided in communication with the pressure source to measure the pressure of the pressure source. A telemetry communicator is coupled to the pressure sensor to send a signal from the pressure sensor away from the sampling system. |
| US09771793B2 |
Downhole apparatus, device, assembly and method
The invention relates to a wellbore-lining tubing comprising at least one window pre-formed in the wall of the tubing and a device for selectively generating a fluid pressure pulse, and to a method of forming a lateral wellbore employing such a tubing.In an embodiment, a wellbore-lining tubing (130m) is disclosed which comprises: a tubing wall (32m), an internal fluid flow passage (30m), and at least one window (154m) pre-formed in the wall of the tubing; a device (34m) for selectively generating a fluid pressure pulse, the device located at least partly in a space (36m) provided in the wall of the tubing; and a coupling (190) for receiving a deflection tool (192) so that the deflection tool can be secured to the tubing and employed to divert a downhole component (202) through the window in the tubing wall. |
| US09771787B2 |
Multi-directionally rotating downhole drilling assembly and method
Embodiments of a downhole drilling assembly generally include a rotatable lower drilling assembly, a rotatable upper drilling assembly, and a drill bit, wherein the upper drilling assembly contains a mud motor adapted for clockwise rotation of its stator and counter-clockwise rotation of its rotor, whereby the lower drilling assembly is rotatable in the opposite direction of the upper drilling assembly or maintainable in a non-rotating state. The apparatus further includes sensors adapted to continuously measure physical properties and/or drilling parameters and a mechanism for continuously transmitting information relating thereto to the surface.Embodiments of a method for operating a downhole drilling assembly generally include continuously measuring physical properties and/or drilling parameters proximate the drill bit, continuously transmitting information relating thereto to the surface, and controlling rotation of a lower drilling assembly in a non-rotating state or in the opposite direction of an upper drilling assembly by varying drill string rotation. |
| US09771786B2 |
Down-hole gas and solids separator utilized in production hydrocarbons
A particulate separator system and method for petroleum wells are described. An embodiment comprises a two stage separator. A fluid mixture flows into an outer casing that surrounds an inner tube. The first stage comprises a number of baffles that help to separate gas from fluid as the fluid mixture falls downward within the casing. A second stage comprises a widened inner tube and a fin causing the fluid mixture to fall radially around the inner tube and downward. As the mixture gains speed the particulate matter is forced to the periphery of the mixture by centrifugal force. A pump intake on the bottom of the inner tube pulls in the fluid while the particulate matter falls away. |
| US09771784B2 |
Method for re-stimulating wells with hydraulic fractures
A method for re-fracturing of wells having perforated casing that were previously fractured is provided. The method employs degradable ball sealers having a density near that of the injection fluid such that high seating efficiency of balls on perforations is attained. The balls degrade at varying rates, so that some intervals are opened for fracturing while other intervals are still blocked by ball sealers. After fracturing of an interval, the interval may by shut-off by ball sealers that degrade at a much slower rate or that do not degrade. The method may be applied to proppant fracturing or acid fracturing. |
| US09771779B2 |
Jetting tool for boosting pressures at target wellbore locations
Well systems including a wellbore lined with a wellbore lining and a pressure booster extendable within the wellbore on a conveyance whereby an annulus is defined between the conveyance and the wellbore lining. The pressure booster includes a body having a first end coupled to the conveyance, a jetting chamber defined within the body, one or more flow ports defined in the body and providing fluid communication between the jetting chamber and the annulus, and a jet nozzle in fluid communication with the conveyance. The pressure booster receives a first fluid through the conveyance and a second fluid from the annulus and mixes the first and second fluids to discharge a fracturing fluid below the pressure booster at a pressure greater than a pressure within the annulus above the pressure booster. |
| US09771777B2 |
Tubing retrievable injection valve assembly
A method and apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid in an injection well includes a main valve assembly having a valve and a retrievable nozzle selective lock assembly (RNSLA). The RNSLA is operable when positioned within the valve body to open the valve when fluid is pumped into the well and closes the valve when fluid flow is terminated. The RNSLA includes a replaceable orifice nozzle so that orifices of different dimensions may be used in conjunction with the valve assembly. In an alternate embodiment, the RNSLA includes a variable output nozzle assembly to maintain the valve in a protected open position without chattering over a wide range of flow rates. |
| US09771775B2 |
Valve for a hydrocarbon well, hydrocarbon well provided with such valve and use of such valve
A safety valve for a hydrocarbon wellbore includes a valve housing; a tubular valve member having an axially extending tube wall; and an operating mechanism for operating the valve member. The housing has a passage extending from a lower opening to an upper opening. The tube wall has one or more radial inlet apertures therethrough. The lower end part of the tube wall is closed. The valve member is axially movable in the passage between a flow position and a blocking position. In blocking position, the valve member is retracted in the housing such that the inlet apertures lie inside the housing and fluid flow between the lower opening and upper opening is prevented by the closed lower end part of the valve member. In the flow position, the valve member projects below the housing such that the one or more radial inlet apertures lie outside the housing. |
| US09771774B2 |
Zone isolation cementing system and method
A zone isolation cementing system includes a tubular having a longitudinal axis and a first flow-controlled port, a first conduit having a first end and a second end, the first end fluidically connected to the first flow-controlled port, a first distributor manifold arranged to deliver cement slurry exteriorly of the tubular, the second end of the first conduit fluidically connected to the first distributor manifold, and a first settable packer disposed exteriorly of the tubular and arranged longitudinally between the first flow-controlled port and the first distributor manifold. |
| US09771772B2 |
Cement blends including inert microparticles
Methods may comprise providing a cement dry blend comprising a plurality of cement particles and a plurality of inert microparticles, wherein the inert microparticles have an average diameter at least about 3 times smaller than that of the average diameter of the cement particles; mixing water, a set retarding additive, and the cement dry blend to yield a cement slurry; storing the cement slurry; mixing a cement set accelerator into the cement slurry; introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set at a location within the wellbore, the subterranean formation, or both. |
| US09771769B2 |
Devices and related methods for actuating wellbore tools with a pressurized gas
An apparatus for activating a wellbore tool includes a cylinder, a shaft, and a pressure dissipater. The cylinder has a first inner surface defining a smooth bore section and a second inner surface adjacent to the first inner surface. The shaft has a piston section that includes at least one seal forming a fluid seal with the first inner surface when the seal is at a nominal diameter. The pressure dissipater is formed along the second inner surface of the cylinder, the pressure dissipater contacts and physically destabilizes the at least one seal after the at least one seal exits the smooth bore section. |
| US09771762B2 |
Downhole separation apparatus and method
A downhole separation apparatus for releasing a pipe string from a bottom hole assembly is disclosed. The apparatus has a tubular collet body, a tubular bottom sub, and a piston collet positioned within the collet body. The collet piston has a plurality of collet fingers threadedly engaging an internal profile of the bottom sub. Separation is accomplished by pumping a circulation ball through the pipe string until it lands on a ball seat inside the collet piston. Increasing fluid pressure then shifts the piston collet axially downward within the collet body thereby causing the collet fingers to collapse to disengage the bottom hole assembly from the pipe string. |
| US09771759B2 |
Drill bit assembly for a directional percussion boring system
The present disclosure describes various embodiments, as well as features and aspects thereof, of an improved drill bit assembly for a percussion boring system. More specifically, one non-limiting embodiment of an improved drill bit assembly for a percussion boring system comprises a bit and a product engagement member. The bit comprises a slant faced head and at least one exhaust port. The product engagement member comprises a product coupling portion and at least one fluid restriction portion. This improved drill bit assembly is such that, when the product engagement member is detachably engaged with the slant faced head of the bit, a first portion of the fluid stream expelled from the bit is directed substantially forward of the slant faced head and a second portion of the fluid stream is directed substantially rearward from the slant faced head. |
| US09771758B2 |
System and methodology for mechanically releasing a running string
A technique facilitates selectively disengaging a running string from a lateral tube assembly. The running string comprises a running sub which is engageable with the lateral tube assembly. The running string further comprises a window finder which is positioned to extend into a main bore casing window when the running string is deployed downhole with the lateral tube assembly. Additionally, the running string comprises an extension sub which is coupled to the window finder. The extension sub is selectively extensible to disengage the window finder from the main bore casing prior to release of the running sub from the lateral tube assembly via a release force applied through the running string. |
| US09771757B2 |
Downhole motor with concentric rotary drive system
A downhole motor rotary drive system including a housing, a rotor rotatably and coaxially disposed within the housing, and an annular space between the rotor and housing. The rotor includes first and second ends, a bore extending between the first and second ends, an inlet port extending from the bore to the annular space, and an outlet port extending from the annular space to the bore. A plurality of gates are disposed within the annular space, each configured to engage the rotor and the housing, and a plurality of lobes extend within the annular space such that the lobes and the gates divide the annular space into a plurality of chambers. A flow path is defined by the annular space between the inlet and outlet ports, and the rotor is configured to rotate relative to the housing when a fluid is circulated along the flow path. |
| US09771750B2 |
Device for opening the cabinet door of a cabinet body
Device for opening cabinet door of cabinet body. Cabinet door is attached to cabinet body by self-closing hinges. Cabinet door is held in closed position at a small distance from the front of cabinet body. In order to allow cabinet door to be opened without gripping elements, without hindering the self-closing of the hinges, there is a unit having ejection piston with a locking apparatus and tension rod in cabinet body. Ejection piston is supported in the unit by compression spring, and tension rod is supported in the unit by tension spring. Ejection piston and tension rod are coupled to each other by a control apparatus having a freewheel, and thus by tapping on cabinet door the opening of cabinet door can be initiated and cabinet door can be brought into an intermediate position. In the intermediate position, cabinet door can be grasped by a hand and opened further. |
| US09771747B2 |
Door pop-up system
A door pop-up system includes a check link, which is rotatably coupled to a body of a vehicle, and a pressure member, which is rotatably arranged inside a door. The check link has a tip portion to enter the inside of the door. The pressure member presses a tip of the check link in a movement direction of the check link in which the check link moves as the door in a closed position is actuated to be opened. The door in a closed position is actuated to be opened by rotation of the pressure member and pressing of the tip of the check link with the pressure member. The pressure member has a pressure surface at which the tip of the check link is pressed. The pressure surface has a restriction surface to restrict displacement of the check link in a height direction. |
| US09771739B1 |
Three piece key assembly
A lock key comprising of (3) pieces. A head, a key blade and a snap lock. These pieces are interlocked together, so that separation is not possible in normal usage. The head is made of precious metal or non precious metal set with or without stones and may consist of various esthetic and ornamental forms. The snap lock engages the head and the key blade in a way to inhibit the removal of the head from the key blade in normal use. The key blade can be easily removed from the head and exchanged with another key blade as needed. |
| US09771736B1 |
Stackable, modular barricade
A modular, movable, barricade which has, along its bottom edge, a one or more of supporting feet configured to allow stacking during storage and/or transport. Individual, similar barricade modules may be easily assembled into customized configurations for use by complementary attachment means along the side edges. After use, an assembled customized configuration may be easily disassembled into individual barricade modules by detaching the attachment means. The modules may then be stacked for storage and/or transport until further use. |
| US09771733B2 |
Embedded poles for utility poles and structures
An embedded pole installation method including applying a rotational force to a leading pole and an intermediate pole. The leading pole comprises a first helical plate disposed on a first portion of the leading pole. The intermediate pole is coupled to a second portion of the leading pole and comprises a second helical plate disposed on a first portion of the intermediate pole. The diameter of the intermediate pole is greater than a diameter of the leading pole. Applying the rotational force embeds the first helical plate and the second helical plate into a foundation such that a second portion of the intermediate pole does not penetrate the foundation. The method further includes coupling a utility pole to the second portion of the intermediate pole. |
| US09771731B2 |
Arena hotel
The present invention relates to a building construction that includes an internal entertainment venue or event area. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide for a building with transient lodging, offices, residential space, or similar living spaces that surround an entertainment venue, event area, or recreational space in manner that allows the entertainment venue, event area, or recreational space to be viewable from those occupied areas of the building. |
| US09771727B2 |
System for forming floor underlayment
A process for making a fibrous panel member and a flooring structure is disclosed. The flooring structure has a subfloor, a surface layer, and an insulative pad disposed between the subfloor and the surface layer. The insulative pad has an MDI binder and reinforcement fibers distributed uniformly and randomly within a first plane. The process includes mixing a porous fiber material with a MDI adhesive. The fiber batt is compressed between a pair of porous belts. Steam and heat are applied to the compressed batt to form a bound flexible batting material. |
| US09771723B2 |
Mechanical locking system for floor panels
Floor panels provided with a mechanical locking system comprising a separate material in order to reduce snapping resistance during vertical displacement. For example, a separate flexible tongue, the flexible tongue including an inner part, which is connected to a holding groove at a second edge, and an outer flexible snap tab that extends upwardly and in the connected state into a cavity under a protruding tongue for locking a first and a second floor panel to each other in a vertical direction. |
| US09771719B2 |
Solar cell module-equipped panel and exterior building material using same
A panel equipped with a solar cell module and an exterior material for a building using the same are provided. The panel equipped with a solar cell module includes a body section having a fixing part on one corner thereof, an attachment section having first and second attachment parts, the first attachment part being bent upwards from two sides of the body section adjacent to the fixing part, and the second attachment part being bent downwards from the opposite two sides of the body section separated from the fixing part, and a solar cell module attached on an upper surface of the body section. |
| US09771717B1 |
Metal ceiling panel system with retaining clips and method
A ceiling system for under-deck installation includes ceiling panels and retaining clips. Each ceiling panel has a first interlocking bracket and an oppositely spaced second interlocking bracket formed along the sides of the ceiling panel. The ceiling system is installed by installing a number of retaining clips along the length of the second interlocking bracket of a panel and then inserting the first interlocking bracket of the next panel in the second interlocking bracket of the first panel so that the retaining clips secure an edge of the first interlocking bracket of the next panel. Subsequent ceiling panels are connected in this manner to form the ceiling panel system. |
| US09771713B2 |
Integrated bonding flange support disk for prefabricated shower tray
A combination for plumbing fixtures, particularly tiled floors with drains, is disclosed. An exemplary combination includes a substantially planar shower tray bonding disk on a flooring substrate and surrounded by a prefabricated polymer foam shower tray on the flooring substrate and at the circumference of the bonding disk. The disk includes an interior rim that defines a drain opening and a plurality of slotted openings for permitting mortar to penetrate the disk. The drain opening in the disk can thus be positioned at a drain cut out in the flooring substrate. |
| US09771711B1 |
Indoor grease trap with multiple plumber fitting possibilities
An apparatus for separating FOG from grey water in an effluent includes a housing having a first end having two plumbing fittings and a second end having one plumbing fitting. A baffle mounted inside the housing at the second end forms a barrier to flow of liquid toward the plumbing fitting on the second end above a certain height, and allows the flow of liquid past the barrier toward the plumbing fitting on the second end below the certain height. A conduit allows flow of liquid from past the baffle to one of the plumbing fittings on the first end. A plug closes one of the three plumbing fittings, and leaves the other two plumbing fittings available for connection to plumbing from a source of effluent and an outlet for grey water, respectively. |
| US09771709B2 |
Control cartridge for sanitary fittings
A control cartridge (2) for installation in a cartridge housing (3) of a sanitary fitting (1) comprises a first feed opening (4) and a discharge opening (6) as well as one or more seals (7), which are configured for sealing abutment on an internal surface (8) of the cartridge housing (3). Said seals (7) are arranged in such a way that after the completed installation of the control cartridge (2) in a cartridge housing (3) of a sanitary fitting (1) the first feed opening (4) is joined in a sealed manner to a cold-water or mixed-water connection (9) of the sanitary fitting (1) and the discharge opening (6) is joined in a sealed manner to a discharge pipe (11) of the sanitary fitting (1). The first feed opening (4) in the cartridge housing (3) or in the control cartridge (2) is directly connected to the discharge opening (6) which is sealed with respect to the cartridge housing (3). The control cartridge (2) comprises a second feed opening (5) in which an electric line (12) is disposed which connects an electrical switch (13) of the control cartridge (2) to a valve (16) arranged in a cold-water or mixed-water feed pipe (14) at least for switching a water flow on and off. |
| US09771708B2 |
Device for a hose fitting
A device for a hose fitting having at least one cartridge housing with a first connecting piece or a spray plate with a second connecting piece and a hose, which can be connected at least to the first connecting piece or the second connecting piece, whereby further a clamping sleeve is provided, which clamps an end region of the hose on the outside at least to the first connecting piece or the second connecting piece and with an inward directed collar encompasses a projection of the first connecting piece or of the second connecting piece. A non-metallic, inseparable snap connection is formed with two clamping sleeves toward the cartridge housing and toward the spray plate. |
| US09771692B2 |
Base for turf system
An underlayment layer is configured to support an artificial turf assembly. The underlayment layer comprises a core with a top side and a bottom side. The top side has a plurality of spaced apart, upwardly oriented projections that define channels suitable for fluid flow along the top side of the core when the underlayment layer is positioned beneath an overlying artificial turf assembly. |
| US09771685B2 |
Sheet manufacturing apparatus and sheet manufacturing method
A sheet manufacturing apparatus includes a defibrating unit configures to defibrate a raw material containing fiber into a defibrated material; a screening unit configured to screen the defibrated material that is defibrated by the defibrating unit; a web forming unit configured to form a web on which the defibrated material screened by the screening unit is deposited; a rotary body that includes a protrusion unit for forming a subdivided body by dividing the web formed by the web forming unit; a deposition unit configures to deposit the defibrated material configuring the subdivided body; and a forming unit configured to form the sheet by pressurizing and heating the defibrated material deposited by the deposition unit. |
| US09771684B2 |
Woven fabric belt for a fibrous-web machine
A woven-fabric belt for a fibrous web machine includes longitudinal and cross threads forming crossing points, top and bottom sides and a seam segment. Each longitudinal thread has end segments with ends. A segment is formed by weaving end segments with cross threads. Some end segments follow a weaving path with the cross threads, along which an end segment forms floats on the sides in alternation in direction of the thread end and a float is disposed on the bottom side between two adjacent floats on the top side and vice versa. A last float before the thread end is formed on one side and the end segment switches from one side to the other following the last float before the thread end. The end segment is bonded to a cross thread at one thread crossing point in one float lying before the last float in the weaving path. |
| US09771681B2 |
Method for producing sizing agent-coated carbon fibers, and sizing agent-coated carbon fibers
Disclosed is a method for producing a sizing agent-coated carbon fibers, wherein at least one kind of sizing agent that is selected from the group consisting of sizing agents (a), (b) and (c) is used for coating, in each of the sizing agents a bi- or higher functional epoxy compound (A1) and/or an epoxy compound (A2) being used as a component (A), and the epoxy compound (A2) having a mono- or higher functional epoxy group and at least one functional group that is selected from among a hydroxyl group, an amide group, an imide group, a urethane group, a urea group, a sulfonyl group and a sulfo group. The sizing agent is applied to carbon fibers and the resulting is subjected to a heat treatment within the temperature range of 160-260° C. for 30-600 seconds. |
| US09771680B2 |
Method of characterizing an article made of composite material
A characterization method for characterizing an article made of composite material having woven, braided, or sewn fiber reinforcement, the method including a determination step of using X-ray tomography to determine gray levels of at least a portion of the article, followed by an exploitation step of exploiting the gray levels to obtain information concerning the weaving by distinguishing between at least the free matrix and the threads of fibers mixed with the matrix, the threads being considered as being a material that is homogeneous. |
| US09771668B2 |
Chitosan fiber
A fluid-swellable fiber in particular for the use as a surgical suture, the fiber comprising chitosan, the fiber's swelling ratio being less than 100%, and a fabric comprising the fiber. Moreover, a method of manufacturing from a chitosan-containing solution a fiber comprising chitosan, wherein during manufacture, the solution is brought into contact with a coagulation medium containing at least one organic solvent, a method of removing a fiber from a living organism, wherein the fiber is at least partly dissolved in a solvent applied from the outside, and a kit comprising a chitosan containing fiber and a solvent for at least partly dissolving the fiber. |
| US09771667B2 |
Arrays comprising chimeric compositions
This invention provides novel compositions and processes for analyte detection, quantification and amplification. Nucleic acid arrays and libraries of analytes are usefully incorporated into such compositions and processes. Universal detection elements, signaling entities and the like are employed to detect and if necessary or desirable, to quantify analytes. Amplification of target analytes are also provided by the compositions and processes of this invention. |
| US09771664B2 |
Method for removing rare earth impurities from nickel-electroplating solution
A method for removing rare earth impurities from a nickel-electroplating solution by keeping a nickel-electroplating solution containing rare earth impurities and having pH of 4.0-5.1 at 60° C. or higher for a certain period of time, and then removing precipitate generated by the heating from the nickel-electroplating solution by sedimentation and/or filtration. |
| US09771661B2 |
Methods for producing a high temperature oxidation resistant MCrAlX coating on superalloy substrates
Methods for producing a high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion resistant MCrAlX coating on a superalloy substrate include applying an M-metal, chromium, and aluminum or an aluminum alloy comprising a reactive element to at least one surface of the superalloy component by electroplating at electroplating conditions below 100° C. in a plating bath thereby forming a plated component and heat treating the plated component. |
| US09771658B2 |
Hydrogen generation and control for internal-combustion vehicle
A method of safely generating hydrogen gas for use in motor vehicles to increase the performance and decrease the emissions of the internal-combustion engine of the motor vehicle, and of controlling the safe generation and use of hydrogen gas in motor vehicles, using a hydrogen generator having close-spaced metal electrolysis plates in the generator housing, configured to inject hydrogen into the intake manifold or alternatively into the combustion chamber, and a control system monitoring and controlling gas level, liquid levels, temperature, pressure, flow rate, electric current, and tachometer, with monitoring and overriding control from the cab of the vehicle. |
| US09771656B2 |
Superhydrophobic films and methods for making superhydrophobic films
This disclosure relates to methods that include depositing a first component and a second component to form a film including a plurality of nanostructures, and coating the nanostructures with a hydrophobic layer to render the film superhydrophobic. The first component and the second component can be immiscible and phase-separated during the depositing step. The first component and the second component can be independently selected from the group consisting of a metal oxide, a metal nitride, a metal oxynitride, a metal, and combinations thereof. The films can have a thickness greater than or equal to 5 nm; an average surface roughness (Ra) of from 90 to 120 nm, as measured on a 5 μm×5 μm area; a surface area of at least 20 m2/g; a contact angle with a drop of water of at least 120 degrees; and can maintain the contact angle when exposed to harsh conditions. |
| US09771654B2 |
Multilayer structure offering improved impermeability to gases
A multilayer structure including a substrate and a first stack of a layer of SiO2 and a layer of material of the SiOxNyHz type positioned between the substrate and the layer of SiO2, in which the layer of SiO2 and the layer of material of the SiOxNyHz type have thicknesses (eB, eA) such that the thickness of the layer of SiO2 is less than or equal to 60 nm, the thickness of the layer of material of the SiOxNyHz type (eB) is more than twice the thickness (eA) of the layer of SiO2, and the sum of the thicknesses of the layer of SiO2 and of the layer of material of the SiOxNyHz type is between 100 nm and 500 nm, and in which z is strictly less than the ratio (x+y)/5, and advantageously z is strictly less than the ratio (x+y)/10. |
| US09771652B2 |
Method for passivating a metal surface
A method for passivating a metal surface including, generating an atmospheric plasma beam by electrical discharge in a working gas, introducing an acid-containing passivating agent into the plasma beam, applying the plasma beam containing the passivating agent to the metal surface, and depositing a passivating salt on the metal surface by a reaction between the acid-containing passivating agent and the metal surface. This method simplifies the process for passivating a metal surface and renders it more effective. |
| US09771649B2 |
Substrate carrier unit for a film deposition apparatus
A substrate carrier unit includes a substrate carrier and a phase transition material. The substrate carrier defines an isolated space therein. The phase transition material is filled into the isolated space of the substrate carrier and has a melting point ranging between 18° C. and 95° C. The phase transition material is capable of absorbing thermal energy from the substrate carrier as latent heat to change the phase from solid to liquid. |
| US09771648B2 |
Method of ionized physical vapor desposition sputter coating high aspect-ratio structures
A sputtering apparatus includes a chamber for containing a feed gas. An anode is positioned inside the chamber. A cathode assembly comprising target material is positioned adjacent to an anode inside the chamber. A magnet is positioned adjacent to cathode assembly. A platen that supports a substrate is positioned adjacent to the cathode assembly. An output of the power supply is electrically connected to the cathode assembly. The power supply generates a plurality of voltage pulse trains comprising at least a first and a second voltage pulse train. The first voltage pulse train generates a first discharge from the feed gas that causes sputtering of a first layer of target material having properties that are determined by at least one of a peak amplitude, a rise time, and a duration of pulses in the first voltage pulse train. The second voltage pulse train generates a second discharge from the feed gas that causes sputtering of a second layer of target material having properties that are determined by at least one of a peak amplitude, a rise time, and a duration of pulses in the second voltage pulse train. |
| US09771647B1 |
Cathode assemblies and sputtering systems
A cathode assembly for a magnetron sputtering system includes a target comprising sputterable material having an at least partially exposed, substantially planar sputtering or erosion surface and a target support configured to support and move the target during sputtering. In certain exemplary embodiments the cathode assembly further comprises a magnetic field source, e.g., a magnet array behind the target. The target support is configured to move the sputtering surface of the target by rotating or spinning the target in the plane of the sputtering surface, moving the target linearly back-and-forth or otherwise. The target support is configured to move the target relative to the magnetic field source, which may be stationary during sputtering, e.g., relative to the cathode assembly and vacuum chamber in which the sputtering is performed. A sputtering system including such a cathode assembly also is provided. A method of sputtering is further provided, employing such a cathode assembly. |
| US09771645B2 |
Apparatus for deposition and substrate alignment method in the same
A deposition apparatus is disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a metal sheet of which an edge portion is integrally combined with a sheet frame and an electrostatic chuck attached to a bottom surface of the metal sheet and configured to pull a substrate based on a static electricity force. The apparatus also includes a metal mask placed below the electrostatic chuck, wherein an edge portion of the metal mask is combined with a mask frame, and wherein the metal mask has a predetermined patterned opening where the substrate is mounted to the upper surface thereof. The apparatus further includes a magnet plate placed above the metal sheet, and configured to pull the metal mask based on a magnetic force so as to attach the substrate to the electrostatic chuck. |
| US09771644B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing diffusion aluminide coatings
A method for applying an aluminide coating includes applying an aluminum-based slurry onto an elongated member. The elongate member is introduced through an opening of a component and positioned within a cavity of the component at a location that is spaced apart from the internal surfaces of the component. Heat is applied to generate vaporized aluminum which diffuses into the internal surfaces of the component. Aluminum reacts with the internal surfaces to form an aluminide coating. |
| US09771643B2 |
Carburized part, method for manufacturing thereof, and steel for carburized part
The invention provides a carburized part which has excellent medium-cycle fatigue strength in particular subjected to surface-hardening treatment by carburization. The invention provides a carburized part including a carburized layer formed by performing carburizing treatment to a steel, the steel including, in terms of % by mass: 0.15% to 0.25% of C, 0.15% or less of Si, 0.4% to 1.1% of Mn, 0.8% to 1.4% of Cr, 0.25% to 0.55% of Mo, 0.015% or less of P, and 0.035% or less of S, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities, and the steel satisfying the following relation; 0.10≦[Mo]/(10[Si]+[Mn]+[Cr])≦0.40, in which [M] represents a content of element M in terms of % by mass. |
| US09771642B2 |
BMG parts having greater than critical casting thickness and method for making the same
The embodiments described herein relate to BMG articles with high bulk having all dimensions greater than the critical dimension. Exemplary BMG article can include at least one bulk component and/or one or more fixation elements configured on surface of the bulk component or inserted into the bulk component. Other embodiments relate to methods of making the BMG articles by thermo-plastic-formation of BMG alloy materials. |
| US09771641B2 |
Austenitic stainless steel
The invention relates to an austenitic stainless steel with improved pitting corrosion resistance and improved strength. The stainless steel contains in weight % less than 0, % carbon (C), 0,2-0,6% silicon (Si), 1.0-2.0% manganese (Mn), 19.0-21.0% chromium (Cr), 7.5-9.5% nickel (Ni), 0.4-1.4% molybdenum (Mo), less than 1.0% copper (Cu), 0.10-0.25% nitrogen (N), optionally less than 1.0% cobalt (Co), optionally less than 0.006% boron (B), and the rest being iron (Fe) and inevitable impurities. |
| US09771638B2 |
Cold-rolled steel sheet
A high strength cold-rolled steel sheet has excellent surface appearance and a composition consisting essentially of, in mass %, C: 0.0005-0.025%, Si: at most 0.2%, Mn: 0.3-2.5%, P: at most 0.15%, S: at most 0.02%, N: at most 0.006%, sol. Al: less than 0.005%, Ti: 0.005-0.05%, and Nb: 0.020-0.200% with the mass ratio (Nb/Ti) of the contents of Nb and Ti being at least 2, either boron at most 0.0020% or one or more of Cr, Mo, V, W, Cu, and Ni, each at most 1%, and a remainder of Fe and impurities. The sheet has excellent press formability and tensile strength by having an r value in a direction at 45° with respect to the rolling direction (r45) of at least 1.80 and/or a mean r value (rm) of at least 1.60, and a tensile strength of at least 340 MPa. |
| US09771637B2 |
Composite crucibles and methods of making and using the same
A composite crucible for growing single crystals comprises an outer crucible of a first material, and an inner liner of a second material having a coefficient of thermal expansion differing from the first material. The outer crucible comprises an inside bore. The inner liner is disposed in the inside bore without diffusion bonding or chemical bonding between the outer crucible and the inner liner. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the first material is one of molybdenum and a molybdenum alloy, and the second material is one of tantalum, niobium, a tantalum alloy, and a niobium alloy. |
| US09771636B2 |
Method of production of an aluminum plated steel sheet having excellent corrosion resistance with respect to alcohol or mixed gasoline of same and appearance
The present invention relates to aluminum plated steel sheet which does not require coating after plating and is high in production flexibility enabling application of conventional production processes as they are or exhibits excellent corrosion resistance to flex fuels and further is excellent in appearance and to fuel tanks characterized by being produced using the steel sheet. The Si, Mg, Ca, and Ti ingredients in the aluminum plating layer are defined and the cooling method after hot dip aluminum coating is controlled to make Mg2Si particles with a long axis of 10 μm or less and an aspect ratio of 1 to 3 finely disperse in the plating layer. Due to the Mg2Si particles, it is possible to give an excellent corrosion resistance to flex fuels and suppress the deterioration in appearance due to MgO. |
| US09771635B2 |
Cast aluminum alloy for structural components
An aluminum alloy that can be cast into structural components wherein the alloy has reduced casting porosity, improved combination of mechanical properties including tensile strength, fatigue, ductility in the cast condition and in the heat treated condition. |
| US09771627B2 |
Lances for top submerged injection
A lance (10), for conducting a pyrometallurgical operation by top submerged lancing (TSL) injection, wherein the lance (10) has at least an inner pipe (12) and outer pipe (14) which are substantially concentric. The lower outlet of the inner pipe (12) is set at a level relative to the lower, outlet end of the outer pipe (14) required for pyrometallurgical operation. The lance (10) further includes a shroud (22) through which the outer pipe (14) extends and which is mounted on and extends along an upper portion of the outer pipe (14) to define with the outer pipe (14) a passageway (28) along which gas is able to be supplied for flow towards the outlet end of the outer pipe (14) for discharge exteriorly of the lance (10). The shroud (22) is longitudinally adjustable relative to the outer pipe (14) to enable substantial maintenance of, or variation in, a longitudinal spacing between the outlet ends of the shroud (22) and the outer pipe (14). |
| US09771621B2 |
Method and kit for performing a colorectal cancer assay
The present invention relates to method and kit for performing a colorectal cancer assay. Especially a method including extracting total RNA from a peripheral blood sample obtained from a patient suspected of having or having colorectal cancer; contacting the total RNA, or cDNA or cRNA obtained from the total RNA, with one or more reagents specific for at least one target gene and no more than 100 target genes; and measuring the expression level of the at least one target gene and no more than 100 target genes. The at least one target gene and no more than 100 target genes includes one or more members selected from the group consisting of the KLRB1, KLRC2, KLRC3, KLRD1, KLRK1, CD247, RRAS2, SH2D1B, LCK, MRPS6, SPRY4, CYBB, DUSP2, PDE4D, SH2D2A, GZMB, INSR, ITGAM, VCAN, CD163, P2RY10, CD226, MRPL10, ITPRIPL2, CD2, and NUDT16 genes. |
| US09771619B2 |
4-miRNA signature for predicting clear cell renal cell carcinoma metastasis and prognosis
An miRNA expression signature comprising a set of one or more miRNAs associated with metastatic cancer is provided. In one embodiment, the expression signature is selected from the group consisting of miR-10b, miR-139-5p, miR-130b and miR-199b-5p. In some aspects, miR-199b-5p and miR-130b are overexpressed in metastatic cancer; and miR-10b and miR-139-5p are downregulated in metastatic cancer. Such an expression signature may be used in methods for predicting metastasis, risk for developing metastasis or a prognosis in a cancer. In another embodiment, a method for establishing such a cancer miRNA expression signature is provided. |
| US09771615B2 |
Sequencing method
Disclosed is a method for sequencing a polynucleotide analyte comprising: •a. generating a stream of droplets containing a single nucleotide wherein the order of single nucleotides in the droplet stream corresponds to the sequence of nucleotides in the analyte; •b. introducing into each droplet a plurality of biological probe types each type comprising a different label in an undetectable state and being adapted to capture a different single nucleotide; •c. causing the single nucleotide contained in the droplet to bind to its complementary probe and •d. causing the label to be released from the probe that has bound the nucleotide in a detectable state. The probe is a dumbbell shaped probe comprising fluorescent donor and quencher labels and a single nucleotide gap. After gap repair by a polymerase and a ligase, a restriction enzyme recognition site is cleaved by a restriction enzyme, followed by exonuclease digestion to release the labels. |
| US09771613B2 |
Methods and apparatus for synthesizing nucleic acid
The invention provides improved methods for synthesizing polynucleotides, such as DNA and RNA, using enzymes and specially designed nucleotide analogs. Using the methods of the invention, specific sequences of polynucleotides can be synthesized de novo, base by base, in an aqueous environment, without the use of a nucleic acid template. Because the nucleotide analogs have an unmodified 3′ OH, i.e., as found in “natural” deoxyribose and ribose molecules, the analogs result in natural polynucleotides suitable for incorporation into biological systems. |
| US09771612B2 |
Method for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule
A method for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising: forming a three-component association product by allowing the association of at least a nucleic acid molecule, a first nucleic acid probe having a first marker bound thereto, and a second nucleic acid probe having a second marker bound thereto; forming at least one covalent bond between the target nucleic acid molecule and the first nucleic acid probe and between the target nucleic acid molecule and the second nucleic acid probe; and binding the three-component association product to a solid phase carrier through the second marker; recovering the three-component association product bound to the solid phase carrier; releasing the first marker from the recovered three-component association product; and detecting the target nucleic acid molecule by detecting the free first marker. |
| US09771608B2 |
Fagopyritol synthase genes and uses thereof
The present invention relates to an isolated DNA molecule encoding a fagopyritol synthase. A method for producing a fagopyritol, an insulin mediator, an insulin mediator analog, an insulin mediator homolog, or an insulin mediator inhibitor is also described. The method includes providing a fagopyritol synthase, providing a substrate comprising a galactosyl donor and a galactosyl acceptor, and combining the fagopyritol synthase with the substrate under conditions effective produce a fagopyritol, an insulin mediator, an insulin mediator analog, an insulin mediator homolog, or an insulin mediator inhibitor. |
| US09771607B2 |
Method of constructing a recombinant Bacillus subtilis that can produce specific-molecular-weight hyaluronic acids
The present invention relates to the field of biotechnology engineering. It provides a method of constructing a recombinant Bacillus subtilis that can produce specific-molecular-weight hyaluronic acids. By integranted expression of hasA from Streptococcus zooepidemicus and overexpression of genes of HA synthetic pathway, tuaD, glmU and glmS, high yield HA production was achieved in the recombinant strain. Additionally, introduction and functional expression of the leech hyaluronidase in the recombinant strain substantially increased the yield of HA to 19.38 g·L−1. Moreover, HAs with a broad range of molecular weights (103 Da to 106 MDa) were efficiently produced by controlling the expression level of hyaluronidase using RBS mutants with different translational strengths. The method of the present invention can be used to produce low molecular weight HAs at large scale in industrial applications. |
| US09771606B2 |
UK-2 biosynthetic gene and method for improving UK-2 productivity using the same
The genomic DNA of Streptoverticillium sp. 3-7, which produces UK-2, was analyzed to identify a region expected to be a UK-2 biosynthetic gene cluster. Moreover, by colony hybridization, DNAs in the region were successfully isolated. Further, the DNAs were used to prepare a strain in which the genes present in the region were disrupted. The strain was found not to produce UK-2. It was verified that the genomic region was the UK-2 biosynthetic gene cluster. Furthermore, Streptoverticillium sp. 3-7 was transformed by introduction of a vector in which the isolated UK-2 biosynthetic gene cluster was inserted. It was also found out that the UK-2 productivity by the transformant was improved about 10 to 60 times or more in comparison with that of the parental strain. Moreover, it was revealed that 2 copies of the UK-2 biosynthetic gene cluster were present per cell in these transformants, respectively. |
| US09771602B2 |
Competitive growth and/or production advantage for butanologen microorganism
Provided herein are recombinant yeast host cells and methods for their use for production of fermentation products. Host cells provided herein comprise a pyruvate-utilizing pathway and a competitive growth advantage over other microorganisms in solution. |
| US09771598B2 |
Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, construct and plants comprising same and methods of using same for increasing nitrogen use efficiency of plants
Provided are isolated polypeptides which are at least 80% homologous to SEQ ID NOs: 496-794, 2898-3645, and 3647-4855, isolated polynucleotides which are at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NOs: 1-495 and 795-2897, nucleic acid constructs comprising same, transgenic cells expressing same, transgenic plants expressing same and method of using same for increasing fertilizer use efficiency, nitrogen use efficiency, yield, growth rate, biomass, vigor, oil content, photosynthetic capacity, seed yield, fiber yield, fiber quality, fiber length, and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant. |
| US09771597B2 |
Methods and compositions for enhanced forage quality
The invention provides a method to select an alfalfa plant with enhanced feed value and increased flexibility in management either to increase quality of forage provided or to enhance biomass available earlier. |
| US09771593B2 |
Treatment of tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR2) related diseases by inhibition of natural antisense transcript to TNFR2
The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 2 (TNFR2), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 2 (TNFR2). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of TNFR2. |
| US09771591B2 |
Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof
The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions. |
| US09771587B2 |
Compositions and methods to promote erythropoiesis
Described herein are compositions and methods for enhancing erythropoiesis in an individual in need thereof. Specifically agents that decrease the expression of Exosc8, Exosc9, Dis3, Dis3L or Exosc10, such as inhibitory nucleic acid molecules, produce an increase in red blood cell production in the individual. |
| US09771578B2 |
Phosphorous-linked oligomeric compounds and their use in gene modulation
Oligonucleotide compositions comprising first and second oligonucleotides are provided wherein at least a portion of the first oligonucleotide is capable of hybridizing with at least a portion of the second oligonucleotide, at least a portion of the first oligonucleotide is complementary to and capable of hybridizing to a selected target nucleic acid, and at least one of the first or second oligonucleotides includes at least one nucleotide having a modified phosphorous-containing internucleoside linkage. Oligonucleotide/protein compositions are also provided comprising an oligonucleotide complementary to and capable of hybridizing to a selected target nucleic acid and at least one protein comprising at least a portion of an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), wherein at least one nucleotide of the oligonucleotide has a modified phosphorous-containing internucleoside linkage. |
| US09771574B2 |
Apparatus for continuous directed evolution of proteins and nucleic acids
Aspects of the disclosure relate to an apparatus for continuous directed evolution of a gene of interest. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a cellstat and a turbidostat. In some embodiments, the apparatus is useful in methods of passing a nucleic acid from cell to cell in a desired function-dependent manner. |
| US09771572B2 |
Method of isolating nucleic acid from specimens in liquid-based cytology preservatives containing formaldehyde
Method, composition, kit and system for isolating amplifiable nucleic acid from specimens preserved in a liquid-based cytology preservative that contains formaldehyde. The technique relies on the use of 2-imidazolidone and a protease enzyme, such as proteinase K, at elevated temperatures. Advantageously, RNA can be isolated and used as a template in nucleic acid amplification reactions. |
| US09771571B2 |
Method of isolating nucleic acid from specimens in liquid-based cytology preservatives containing formaldehyde
Method, composition, kit and system for isolating amplifiable nucleic acid from specimens preserved in a liquid-based cytology preservative that contains formaldehyde. The technique relies on the use of 2-imidazolidone and a protease enzyme, such as proteinase K, at elevated temperatures. Advantageously, RNA can be isolated and used as a template in nucleic acid amplification reactions. |
| US09771568B2 |
Polypeptides having beta-glucosidase activity and polynucleotides encoding same
Provided are isolated polypeptides having beta-glucosidase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs, vectors and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. |
| US09771557B2 |
Piezoelectric scaffold for nerve growth and repair
Provided is an electroactive structure for growing isolated differentiable cells comprising a three dimensional matrix of fibers formed of a biocompatible synthetic piezoelectric polymeric material, wherein the matrix of fibers is seeded with the isolated differentiable cells and forms a supporting scaffold for growing the isolated differentiable cells, and wherein the matrix of fibers stimulates differentiation of the isolated differentiable cells into a mature cell phenotype on the structure. |
| US09771555B2 |
Canine amniotic membrane-derived multipotent stem cells
The present invention relates to canine amniotic membrane-derived multipotent stem cells (cAM-MSCs) and preparation method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to canine amniotic membrane-derived multipotent stem cells, which show negative immunological properties on human markers CD3, CD11c, CD28, CD34, CD38, CD41a, CD45, and CD62L and positive immunological properties on human markers CD90 and CD105, and have the ability to be maintained in an undifferentiated state for 20 passages or more and the ability to be differentiated into fat, bones, nerves, cartilage, etc. |
| US09771551B2 |
Liquid cleaning composition with abrasives
A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles; one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof; and a first acidic component wherein said acidic component consists of one or more chelating acids; wherein at least one nonionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of nonionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition and/or at least one anionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of anionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition. |
| US09771543B2 |
Process for producing monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof
A process for producing a composition having a ratio by weight of C10-C26 monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof to C10-C26 polybranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof of greater than 6 using a zeolite, preferably ferrierite, isomerization catalyst. The zeolite catalyst is preferably the only isomerization catalyst used. The zeolite catalyst can be reused many times after simple separation from the reaction products without having to be regenerated. |
| US09771541B2 |
Lubricating composition containing an ashless TBN booster
The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a sulfurized aromatic amine compound, especially sulfur coupled aniline. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the sulfurized aromatic amine compound as a TBN booster and an antioxidant. |
| US09771538B2 |
Bio-based lubricants
The invention provides biobased lubricants comprising the reaction product of a natural oil, fatty acid or derivative having unsaturation sites with a suitable substrate such as maleic anhydride that is capable of undergoing an “ene” or Diels Alder reaction with the natural oil to form an adduct; followed by a controlled non-aqueous neutralization with a suitable inorganic base such as lithium hydroxide. |
| US09771528B2 |
Hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbons using liquid quench streams
A process for reducing sulfur, nitrogen, metals and asphaltene contents, while increasing the yield of distillable fractions in heavy hydrocarbons, by using a cooled light fraction as a liquid quench stream. The light fraction is obtained by splitting heavy hydrocarbons into a heavy fraction, and a light fraction which may be injected at spaced locations along a system of fixed-bed reactors series that comprises a first hydrodemetallization (HDM)/hydrodeasphaltenization (HDAs) step, followed by a second hydrodesulfurization (HDS)/hydrodenitrogenation (HDN)/hydrocracking step. The metal and asphaltene rich heavy fraction have contact with the entire catalyst system, while the light fraction is injected as side feed and quench stream(s) into the second reactor, where it is treated in admixture with the heavy fraction for elimination of the impurities of the light fraction. |
| US09771523B2 |
Fuel cleaning system and method for a ship
A system and method for cleaning sulfur and other pollutants from bunker oil to be used for fuel in large cargo ships is described. Preferably, the system includes two or more stages having a mixer to create an emulsion of oil and water. One or more treatment chemicals are added to the water before it is mixed with the oil in order to assist in separating the sulfur from the oil and freeing it up so that it can combine with various other molecules present in the water or be dissolved in the water. The emulsion may pass through a microcavitation chamber as well as an electrolysis reactor chamber in order to further clean the fuel oil by removing additional sulfur content. The clean fuel is sent to a fuel service tank for use in a diesel engine combustion cycle. |
| US09771522B2 |
Method to provide pipeline quality natural gas
The present invention relates to a method of separating and recovering NGLs from a natural gas feedstream. Specifically, the present method allows for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons and/or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from a raw natural gas feedstream to provide pipeline quality natural gas. One embodiment of this method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media which is regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process. |
| US09771512B2 |
Automatic flow control in mixing fracturing gel
A system for mixing fracturing gel includes a dry gel mixing chamber having a bladed impeller carried to rotate in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber has a dry gel inlet and hydrating fluid inlet. A valve is fluidically coupled to the hydrating fluid inlet to automatically maintain a specified flow condition of hydrating fluid into the mixing chamber over multiple different values of the flow condition to the hydrating fluid inlet. |
| US09771511B2 |
Method and system for servicing a wellbore
A wellbore servicing composition comprising a base fluid, the base fluid comprising a substantially aqueous fluid, a brine, an emulsion, an invert emulsion, an oleaginous fluid, or combinations thereof, a quantity of template assisted crystallization beads, and a wellbore servicing fluid component, the wellbore servicing fluid component comprising a quantity of proppant, a quantity of gravel, or combinations thereof. A wellbore servicing system comprising a flowpath, the flowpath comprising at least one component of wellbore servicing equipment, and a conduit extending from the at least one component of wellbore servicing equipment to a wellbore, and a wellbore servicing fluid disposed within the flowpath, wherein the wellbore servicing fluid comprises a plurality of template assisted crystallization beads. A wellbore servicing method comprising forming a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a quantity of template assisted crystallization beads, and introducing the wellbore servicing fluid into a wellbore, a subterranean formation, or combinations thereof. |
| US09771504B2 |
Abrasive particles, method of making abrasive particles, and abrasive articles
Shaped ceramic abrasive particles include a first surface having a perimeter having a perimeter comprising at least first and second edges. A first region of the perimeter includes the second edge and extends inwardly and terminates at two corners defining first and second acute interior angles. The perimeter has at most four corners that define acute interior angles. A second surface is disposed opposite, and not contacting, the first surface. A peripheral surface is disposed between and connects the first and second surfaces. The peripheral surface has a first predetermined shape. Methods of making the shaped ceramic abrasive particles, and abrasive articles including them are also disclosed. |
| US09771493B2 |
Can pretreatment for improved coating adhesion
The invention relates to the use of an acidic aqueous composition for pretreating cans, wherein an inorganic-organic conversion layer is formed in the course of the pretreatment, said conversion layer, as such, offering an excellent adhesive base for wax which improves sliding of the formed can and for the subsequent coating. The invention relates to a wet-chemical pretreatment method in which a can cylinder is first contacted with an acidic aqueous composition that contains water-soluble inorganic compounds of Zr, Ti, Si, Hf or Ce, and water-soluble polymers comprising carboxyl groups or hydroxyl groups; and subsequently is contacted with an aqueous wax dispersion. The invention further relates to an acidic aqueous composition suitable for the pretreatment method comprising water-soluble polymers selected from condensation products of glycoluril and aldehydes. The invention further relates to a method for producing can cylinders, said method including the pretreatment according to the invention. |
| US09771491B2 |
Laminated film and method for producing same
The present invention provides a laminated film comprising a polyester film having a resin layer on at least one side thereof, wherein said resin layer contains at least metal oxide particles (A) having a number average particle diameter of 3 nm or more and 50 nm or less, and an acrylic resin (B), and a component (C1) derived from an oxazoline-based compound and/or a component (C2) derived from a melamine-based compound, and wherein said acrylic resin (B) contains a monomer unit (b1), a monomer unit (b2) and a monomer unit (b3). The present invention provides a laminated film which is excellent in transparency, suppression of interference pattern upon lamination of a high refractive index hard coat layer, adhesive property to a high refractive index hard coat layer, and adhesion under high temperature and high humidity conditions (adhesion under high temperature and high humidity conditions), at a low cost. |
| US09771490B2 |
Inks for 3D printing gradient refractive index (GRIN) optical components
Optical inks suitable for 3D printing fabrication of gradient refractive index (GRIN) optical components are composed a monomer matrix material doped with ligand-functionalized nanoparticles, wherein the monomer has a viscosity less than 20 cPoise and is UV curable to form a solid polymer. The matrix material doped with the ligand-functionalized nanoparticles has a transmittance of at least 90% in a predetermined optical wavelength range, wherein the ligand functionalized nanoparticles have a size less than 100 nm, are loaded in the monomer matrix material at a volume percent of at least 2%, and alter an index of refraction of the monomer matrix by at least 0.02. The ligand-functionalized nanoparticles have a plurality of ligands attached to a nanoparticle core surface with an anchor functional group and terminated with a buoy functional group that are reactive, non-reactive, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments the ligands have a length less than 1.2 nm measured radially from the nanoparticle core surface. |
| US09771489B2 |
Ultraviolet ray curable ink composition for use in ink jet method and printed object
An ultraviolet ray curable ink composition adapted to be ejected by using an ink jet method is provided. The ultraviolet ray curable ink composition includes a polymerizable compound and metal powder. The metal powder is constituted from metal particles subjected to a surface treatment with a fluorine type silane compound and/or a fluorine type phosphoric acid ester as a surface treatment agent. A polymerizable compound includes a monomer having an alicyclic structure. This makes it possible to provide the ultraviolet ray curable ink composition which has excellent storage stability, can provide excellent dispersion stability of the metal particles of the metal powder. A printed object is also provided. Such a printed object is produced by using the ultraviolet ray curable ink composition. |
| US09771488B2 |
Self-crosslinking dispersions, and methods for making and using the same
A dispersion comprising a pigment, a polymer comprising a carboxyl group, a crosslinking agent capable of undergoing a crosslinking reaction with the carboxyl group, an inhibition agent comprising a tertiary amine, and a liquid carrier, wherein at least one of the mean particle size and the viscosity of the dispersion increases by less than 20% over about three months in sealed storage at ambient temperature, as determined by accelerated shelf life testing. |
| US09771479B2 |
Halogen-free resin composition and use thereof
The present invention relates to a halogen-free resin composition, a prepreg and a laminate prepared therefrom. The halogen-free resin composition comprises, based on the weight parts of organic solids, (A) from 40 to 80 parts by weight of allyl-modified benzoxazine resin, (B) from 10 to 20 parts by weight of hydrocarbon resin, (C) from 10 to 40 parts by weight of allyl-modified polyphenyl ether resin, (D) from 10 to 20 parts by weight of allyl-modified bismaleimide resin, (E) from 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of an initiator, (F) from 10 to 100 parts by weight of a filler, and (G) from 0 to 80 parts by weight of a phosphorus-containing flame retardant. The prepreg and laminate prepared from the halogen-free resin composition have lower dielectric constant and dielectric loss tangent value, higher peel strength, high glass transition temperature, excellent thermal resistance and better flame retardant effect. |
| US09771478B2 |
Dispersion of microcapsules for self-healing applications
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing microcapsule dispersion in self-healing paint and coating applications, and more particularly for non-covalent functionalization of polymeric microcapsule shell walls for improved dispersion in polymeric material formulations. Some embodiments are methods of forming a microcapsule dispersion, the methods including providing a polymeric material capable of forming a plurality of microcapsules; initiating polymerization of the polymeric material under reaction conditions sufficient to permit formation of the plurality of microcapsules; and adding an ethoxy-functionalized dispersant to the polymeric material before formation of the plurality of microcapsules is complete, thereby forming the microcapsule dispersion. |
| US09771476B2 |
Polycarbonate resin composition and molded article using the same
A polycarbonate resin composition and a molded article manufactured using the same. The polycarbonate resin composition includes: (A) a polycarbonate resin; (B) a vinyl cyanide compound-aromatic vinyl compound copolymer; (C) an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft copolymer including (C-1) a first acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft copolymer, a rubbery polymer of which has an average particle diameter of about 200 nm to about 350 nm and (C-2) a second acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft copolymer, a rubbery polymer of which has an average particle diameter of about 400 nm to about 600 nm; and (D) a compatibilizer. |
| US09771474B2 |
Hydrostability of polybutylene terephthalate composition
Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a modified polyalkylene terephthalate such as modified polybutylene terephthalate. In particular, the process comprises employing a titanium-containing catalyst formed by the reaction product of tetraalkyl titanate and a complexing agent comprising a phosphorous, nitrogen or boron atom. The process is used to prepare modified polyalkylene terephthalates characterized by improved hydrostability, as well as compositions derived therefrom. |
| US09771473B2 |
High flow, hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers and applications
The invention relates to unique applications for the novel high melt flow, low viscosity, selectively hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene (hSBS) or selectively hydrogenated controlled distribution styrene-butadiene/styrene-styrene (hSBSS) block copolymers, wherein the melt flow rate of said block copolymer is at least 100 g/10 min. at 230° C. under 2.16 kg mass according to ASTM D1238. These block copolymers are novel and have the highest melt flow rate of any styrenic block copolymer also possessing high strength and elasticity. It has applications that prior to the present invention were not normally possible due to the normal low melt flow rate of styrenic block copolymers. The present invention also encompasses various fields of use such as a fiberglass hSBS or hSBSS reinforced mat, low viscosity hSBS or hSBSS coatings for industrial uses, hot melt adhesives prepared from hSBS or hSBSS blended with polyalpha-olefins, and elastic film, fiber, and nonwoven constructions using hSBS or hSBSS. |
| US09771470B2 |
Rubber polymer and method of preparing the same
Disclosed are a rubber latex and a method of preparing the same. The rubber latex comprises a diene based rubber polymer core and a multilayer shell structure wherein an aromatic or non-aromatic polymer having an unsaturated double bond and a diene based polymer are alternatively laminated on the core. When a rubber reinforced graft copolymer is prepared through emulsion polymerization of the rubber latex, a product having excellent impact resistance and colorability may be provided. |
| US09771469B2 |
Tire with tread for combination of low temperature performance and for wet traction
This invention relates to a tire with tread for promoting a combination of wet traction and service at low temperatures of a rubber composition containing a styrene/butadiene elastomer, cis 1,4-polybutadiene rubber, liquid high Tg styrene/butadiene polymer, resin and vegetable triglyceride oil. |
| US09771465B2 |
Polyarylene sulfide resin composition and molded article comprising same
A polyarylene sulfide resin composition including a polyarylene sulfide (A) and an alkaline earth metal organic carboxylate (B) in an amount of 0.001 to 10 mol % based on the formula —(Ar—S)—, a repeating unit of polyarylene sulfide, wherein the polyarylene sulfide (A) has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more and a weight reduction during heating that satisfies the equation ΔWr=(W1−W2)/W1×100≦0.18 (%), wherein ΔWr is a weight reduction ratio (%) determined by a thermogravimetric analysis performed in a non-oxidizing atmosphere under normal pressure at a temperature rise rate of 20° C./min from 50° C. to any temperature equal to or higher than 330° C., wherein W1 is a sample weight at 100° C., and W2 is a sample weight at 330° C. |
| US09771460B2 |
Method of applying a binder composition to a lignocellulosic substrate
The present invention is directed to a method for adjusting the tack value of a binder material formed from a composition comprising an emulsion that comprises an emulsifiable prepolymer that is the reaction product of (i) an isocyanate compound, (ii) a polyol compound, and (iii) a monol compound, and wherein the method comprises: (a) determining a desired tack profile for the emulsion, wherein the tack profile comprises a tack value ranging from 1 to 4 as measured by the TACK TEST METHOD for a particular time value, and adjusting the reactive group ratio of component (i) to (ii) to achieve the desired tack value profile; (b) introducing water to components (i), (ii), and (iii) to form the emulsion composition; and (c) applying the emulsion composition to a lignocellulosic substrate thereby forming a mixture having a moisture water content ranging from 7% to 25% based on the total weight of the mixture. |
| US09771456B2 |
Polyimide resins containing polymaleic anhydride and method for manufacturing the same
The invention relates to a polyimide containing polymaleic anhydride having the formula: wherein X represents functional groups having carbon chain with carbon numbers more than 10, benzene ring and a combination of carbon chain with carbon numbers more than 10 and benzene ring; and m, n and l are integers, and larger than or equal to 1. |
| US09771453B2 |
Process of producing polycarbonate by copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxide using the same as catalyst
Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. |
| US09771452B2 |
Plastic composition comprising a polycarbonate made from low sulfur bisphenol A, and articles made therefrom
In one embodiment, a light emitting device includes a lighting element located in a housing, wherein the housing is formed from a plastic composition including, for example, a polycarbonate formed from reacting, in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, a diaryl carbonate ester and a bisphenol A, wherein the bisphenol A has a sulfur concentration of 1 ppm to 15 ppm, based upon a weight of the bisphenol A; and a conversion material wherein the conversion material includes an inorganic material that converts radiation of a certain wavelength and re-emits of a different wavelength; wherein after the conversion material has been exposed to an excitation source, the conversion material has a luminescence lifetime of less than 10−4 seconds when the excitation source is removed. |
| US09771448B2 |
Olefin-based resin, method for producing same and propylene-based resin composition
An olefin resin having requirements (I) to (VI) is provided: (I) a grafted olefin polymer containing a main chain with an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer and a side chain with a propylene polymer; (II) the ratio P wt % of propylene polymer is from 5 to 60 wt %; (III) when the ratio of the amount of a component(s) having a peak temperature of a differential elution curve as measured by CFC using o-dichlorobenzene of less that 65° C., to the amount of (β) taken as E wt %, the value a represented by an equation (Eq-1), is 1.4 or more; (IV) the melting point (Tm) is 120 to 165° C. and the glass transition temperature (Tg) is −80 to −30° C., as measured by DSC; (V) the hot xylene-insoluble content is less than 3 wt %; and, (VI) the limiting viscosity as measured in decalin at 135° C. is 0.5 to 5.0 dl/g. |
| US09771445B2 |
Process for the preparation of an ethylene copolymer in a tubular reactor
The invention relates to a process a system and a high pressure pump for the preparation of a copolymer of ethylene and a di- or higher functional (meth)acrylate in a tubular reactor, comprising the steps of: injecting ethylene at a pressure of 100 MPa to 350 MPa into the reactor from a high pressure compressor and injecting the (meth)acrylate at a pressure of 100 MPa to 350 MPa into the reactor from a high pressure pump, wherein the high pressure pump comprises—a pump suction chamber for receiving a medium to be compressed; —a cylinder for receiving the medium to be compressed from the pump suction chamber; —an outlet for discharging a compressed medium from the cylinder, —a seal fixed to the inner wall of the cylinder at an end of the cylinder distal to the outlet and—a plunger movable in the cylinder by sliding through the seal, wherein a leakage gap is present along the plunger and the leakage gap is fluidly connected to the pump suction chamber. |
| US09771438B2 |
Methacrylic resin composition, its molded product, and method of producing the composition
A methacrylic resin composition, which comprises a methacrylic resin comprising 99.5% by mass or more of a structural unit derived from methyl methacrylate. The methacrylic resin includes less than 0.03 mol % of terminal double bonds based on the amount of the structural unit derived from methyl methacrylate and 0.2 mol % or more of combined sulfur atoms based on the amount of the structural unit derived from methyl methacrylate. The methacrylic resin composition has a melt flow rate of 8 g/10 min or more at 230° C. and a load of 3.8 kg. |
| US09771437B2 |
Polyelectrolytic polymers, process for their preparation and uses thereof
The present invention describes the preparation of highly-performing “Acrylamide Free” polyelectrolytic polymers by using not toxic monomers and the way such new monomers can be advantageously used in the field of several civil and/or industrial applications. The new polyelectrolytic polymers developed herein can be then used both as replacement of the common acrylamide-based polymers and in the applications wherein the absence of residual toxic polymerization monomers is requested. |
| US09771433B1 |
Resin composition, resin molded article, and method of preparing resin composition
A resin composition includes a cellulose derivative in which at least one hydroxyl group is substituted with an acyl group, which has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 75,000 and an average degree of substitution of the acyl group of 1.8 to 2.5, and which exhibits an amount (weight ratio) of an insoluble portion, when being dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (THF) at 25° C., of less than or equal to 5% by weight. |
| US09771431B2 |
Antibodies to carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule (CEACAM)
The present invention provides antibodies, as well as molecules having at least the antigen-binding portion of an antibody, recognizing a specific epitope of the protein CEACAM1 and optionally binds also other subtypes of the CEACAM protein family. Disclosed antibodies and antibody fragments are characterized by specific CDR sequences. Methods of production and use in therapy and diagnosis, of such antibodies and antibody fragments are also provided. |
| US09771430B2 |
Method of treating a metabolic disorder induced by obesity in a subject in need thereof by administering MK2/3 inhibitors
The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing a metabolic disorder in a subject, methods of treating or preventing coronary artery disease in a subject with a metabolic disorder, as well as methods of reducing hepatic glucose production in a subject. Such methods include, but are not limited to, the administration to the subject of inhibitors or activators of CaMKII, IP3Rs, calcineurin, p38, MK2/3, HDAC4, Dach1, Dach2, or any combination thereof. The invention also provides methods of identifying a compound that inhibits the activity of CaMKII, IP3Rs, calcineurin, p38, MK2/3, HDAC4, Dach1 or Dach2, or reduces the activity and/or activation of CaMKII, IP3Rs, calcineurin, p38, MK2/3, HDAC4, Dach1 or Dach, or activates CaMKII, IP3Rs, calcineurin, p38, MK2/3, HDAC4, Dach1 or Dach2. |
| US09771428B2 |
CD47 targeted therapies for the treatment of infectious disease
Methods are provided for treating a subject with for an intracellular pathogen infection, by administering an agent that reduces the binding of CD47 on a infected cell to SIRPα on a host phagocytic cell, in an effective dose for increasing the phagocytosis of infected cells. |
| US09771420B2 |
Methods of treating an IL-17A mediated pathological condition
The present invention relates neutralizing epitopes of IL-17A and IL-17F and antibodies which bind those epitopes. The present invention also relates to the therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing them. |
| US09771417B2 |
Angiopoietin-like 4 antibodies and methods of use
The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies binding to human angiopoietin-like 4 protein (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “ANGPTL4”), and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment comprising the same. |
| US09771416B2 |
Clostridium difficile-specific antibodies and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to Clostridium difficile toxin-specific antibodies, compositions, and uses thereof. The anti-toxin antibodies may be specific for either TcdA or TcdB. The invention also includes methods of treating a Clostridium difficile infection, methods of capturing Clostridium difficile toxins, and methods of detecting Clostridium difficile toxins. |
| US09771410B2 |
Foam-formed collagen strand
Foam-formed collagen strands and methods for forming strands involve depositing a dispersed solution of an isolated cleaned, de-fatted, enzymatically-treated (or non-enzyme treated) human-derived collagen product having a preserved amount of its natural constituents into grooves of a grooved plate, and processing the dispersed collagen product to provide a foam-formed collagen strand. Foam-formed collagen strands may be processed into threads having a matrix of reticulated pores to conduct biological materials in and through the strand, the collagen of the collagen strand comprising isolated, enzymatically-treated human derived collagen having a preserved amount of its natural collagen constituents. |
| US09771409B2 |
Consumable cryopreserved cells transiently overexpressing gene(s) encoding drug transporter protein(s) and/or drug metabolizing enzyme(s)
The present invention discloses cryopreserved recombinant cells for screening drug candidates that transiently overexpress one or more drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes. Advantageously, such cells provide a cost-efficient consumable product that streamlines the process of screening whether drug candidates are substrates or inhibitors of drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes. |
| US09771406B2 |
Peptidic dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonists derived from exendin-4
The present invention relates to dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonists or optionally trigonal GLP-1/glucagon/GIP receptor agonists and their medical use, for example in the treatment of disorders of the metabolic syndrome, including diabetes and obesity, as well as for reduction of excess food intake. |
| US09771401B2 |
Green fluorescent protein (GFP) peptides from Rhacostoma
The present technology is directed to the nucleic acid molecule encoding novel fluorescent proteins, in particular, green fluorescent proteins (GFPs), such as those that may be isolated from an organism of genus Rhacostoma, as well as compositions comprising the same and methods for analyzing a physiologically active substance in a cell wherein the fluorescent proteins are expressed in the cell. |
| US09771398B2 |
Method of protein extraction from cells
Methods for producing a protein extract from cells, such as cells containing viral proteins, are provided. In general terms, the methods involve: increasing the pH of the cells to a pH of at least about pH 10.0 to produce an intermediate composition, and then, in the presence of a non-ionic detergent, neutralizing the pH of the intermediate composition to produce the protein extract. Kits and compositions for practicing the subject methods are also provided. |
| US09771392B2 |
Compounds which inhibit neuronal exocytosis
Compounds of general formula (I): R1-Wn-Xm-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-AA7-AA8-AA9-Yp-Zq-R2 (I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preparation processes, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, particularly in the treatment and/or prevention of pain, inflammation, itching, neurological, compulsive and/or neuropsychiatric diseases and/or disorders and in processes of treatment and/or care of the skin, hair and/or mucous membranes mediated by neuronal exocytosis. |
| US09771391B2 |
Process for preparing tubulysins
The invention described herein pertains to processes for preparing tubulysins and derivatives thereof. The invention described herein also pertains to processes for preparing tubulysin conjugates. The invention described herein also pertains to processes for preparing intermediates for preparing tubulysin conjugates. In one step, the alpha-thiazolyl alcohol is protected with triethylsilyl chloride in the presence of imidazole in an aprotic solvent. |
| US09771390B2 |
Process for the preparation of regadenoson
The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of regadenoson having the formula (I). In some embodiments, the intermediates for the synthesis of regadenoson are also provided. |
| US09771385B2 |
Oxidized lipids
The present invention is directed to oxidized lipids and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. The present invention is also directed to methods of making an oxidized lipid of the invention and to methods of treating or preventing fibrosis or inflammatory diseases or disorders comprising an oxidized lipid of the invention. |
| US09771384B2 |
Fluorochemical surface treating agent and article treated therewith
A fluorochemical surface treating agent comprising a hydrolyzable group-containing silane modified with a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof forms a water/oil repellent layer having chemical resistance and mar resistance. |
| US09771380B2 |
Gold nanoparticles and methods of making and using gold nanoparticles
Disclosed herein are embodiments of gold nanoparticles and methods of making and using the gold nanoparticles. The disclosed gold nanoparticles have core sizes and polydispersities controlled by the methods of making the gold nanoparticles. In some embodiments, the methods of making the gold nanoparticles can concern using flow reactors and reaction conditions controlled to make gold nanoparticles having a desired core size. The gold nanoparticles disclosed herein also comprise various ligands that can be used to facilitate the use of the gold nanoparticles in a variety of applications. |
| US09771379B2 |
N-(2-(2-amino-6-substituted-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-d][1,3]OXAZIN-8a(8H)-yl)-thiazol-4-yl) amides
The present invention is directed to compounds, tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds which are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I, wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4 and X are as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed. |
| US09771377B2 |
Synthesis of FR901464 and analogs with antitumor activity
The present invention provides novel analogs of FR901464, as well as an improved methodology for preparing FR901464 and its analogs. These compounds display an anti-cancer activity and are candidates for therapies against a number of disease states associated with dysfunctional RNA splicing. |
| US09771373B2 |
Condensed cyclic compound and organic light-emitting device including the same
A condensed cyclic compound represented by one of Formulae 1A to 1C, wherein Formulae 1A to 1C are disclosed in the detailed description. |
| US09771372B2 |
Compounds useful as S100-inhibitors
A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound. The compound is an inhibitor of interactions between S100A9 and interaction partners such as RAGE, TLR4 and EMMPRIN and as such is useful in the treatment of disorders such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders and neurodegenerative disorders. |
| US09771371B2 |
Substituted pyrazino[2,3-b]pyrazines as mTOR kinase inhibitors
Provided herein are Heteroaryl Compounds having the following structure: wherein R1-R4 are as defined herein, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Heteroaryl Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, obesity, neurological disorders, age-related diseases, or cardiovascular conditions, comprising administering an effective amount of a Heteroaryl Compound to a patient in need thereof. |
| US09771370B2 |
Compounds for the inhibition of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase
The present invention relates to compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as antagonists of IDO, and for the treatment of IDO-related disorders. |
| US09771369B2 |
Compounds and methods for kinase modulation, and indications therefor
Compounds active on c-kit protein kinases or mutant c-kit protein kinases having any mutations are described, wherein the compounds are of Formula (I): Methods of making and using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of the c-kit protein kinases and/or mutant c-kit protein kinases are also described. |
| US09771367B2 |
Method for preparation of alkylated or fluoro, chloro and fluorochloro alkylated compounds by heterogeneous catalysis
The invention discloses a method for preparation of alkylated or fluoro, chloro and fluorochloro alkylated compounds by a heterogeneous Pt/C-catalyzed alkylation or fluoro, chloro and fluorochloro alkylation with alkyl halides or with fluoro, chloro and fluorochloro alkyl halides in the presence of Cs2C03 or CsHC03. |
| US09771362B2 |
[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compounds and their use
The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain triazolo compounds (referred to herein as TAZ compounds), and especially certain [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compounds, which, inter alia, inhibit AXL receptor tyrosine kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit AXL receptor tyrosine kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by AXL receptor tyrosine kinase, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of AXL receptor tyrosine kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc. |
| US09771359B1 |
Substituted oxazole- and thiazole-based carboxamide and urea derivatives as vanilloid receptor ligands II
The invention relates to oxazole and thiazole-based carboxamide and urea derivatives as vanilloid receptor ligands, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and also to these compounds for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pain and further diseases and/or disorders. |
| US09771358B2 |
Dihydropyrimidine compounds and their application in pharmaceuticals
Provided herein are dihydropyrimidine compounds and their pharmaceutical applications, especially for use in treating and preventing HBV diseases. Specifically, provided herein are compounds having Formula (I) or (Ia), or an enantiomer, a diastereoisomer, a tautomer, a hydrate, a solvate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables of the formulas are as defined in the specification. Also provided herein is the use of the compounds having Formula (I) or (Ia), or an enantiomer, a diastereoisomer, a tautomer, a hydrate, a solvate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for treating and preventing HBV diseases. |
| US09771357B2 |
ALXR agonist compound
The present invention provides a compound having ALXR agonist activity. Specifically, the invention provides a compound having ALXR agonist activity represented by general formula (I) wherein all the symbols are as defined in the specification, a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof as well as an agent containing the same as an active ingredient for preventing and/or treating an ALXR-associated disease, such as an inflammatory bowel disease, an autoimmune disease, a chronic inflammatory disease, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, atopic dermatitis, ischemia-reperfusion injury, myocardial infarction, or Alzheimer's disease. |
| US09771356B2 |
Inhibitors of beta-hydroxylase for treatment of cancer
The present invention relates to compounds which modulate (e.g., inhibit) the activity of beta-hydroxylase (e.g., Asparatyl (asparaginyl) β-hydroxylase (ASPH)), including novel 2-aryl-5-amino-3(2H)-furanone and 2-heteroaryl-5-amino-3(2H)-furanone compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for their synthesis, and methods of using these compounds to modulate the activity of ASPH in an a cell-free sample, a cell-based assay, and in a subject. Other aspects of the invention relate to use of the compounds disclosed herein to ameliorate or treat cell proliferation disorders. |
| US09771355B2 |
Compositions and methods for the treatment of epilepsy and neurological disorders
The invention relates to the compounds of formula I and formula Ia or its pharmaceutical acceptable polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of formula I or formula Ia; and methods for treating or preventing epilepsy, seizures and convulsions may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of epilepsy, seizures and convulsions. |
| US09771352B2 |
Hydroxyalkyl-substituted phenyltriazole derivatives and uses thereof
The present invention relates to novel 5-(hydroxyalkyl)-1-phenyl-1,2,4-triazole derivatives, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and to the use of such compounds or compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular and renal diseases. |
| US09771350B2 |
Diamide compounds having muscarinic receptor antagonist and β2 adrenergic receptor agonist activity
This invention relates to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Such compounds possess both muscarinic receptor antagonist and β2 adrenergic receptor agonist activities. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds as bronchodilating agents to treat pulmonary disorders. |
| US09771348B2 |
Method for preparing benzamide derivative, novel intermediate used in preparation of benzamide, and method for preparing novel intermediate
The present invention relates to a method for preparing N-[[1-{3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)propyl}piperidin-4-yl]methyl]-4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzamide, which is a novel benzamide derivative as a 5-HT4 receptor agonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; to a novel intermediate capable of being used in the preparation of the compounds; and to a method for preparing the same. The preparation methods of the present invention can be useful for mass production since a low-priced reagent and intermediate are used and the number of reaction processes is decreased, thereby saving preparation costs and improving the yield. |
| US09771346B2 |
Salt, acid generator, resist composition and method for producing resist pattern
A salt represented by formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group or a C1 to C12 hydrocarbon group in which a methylene group may be replaced by a —O— or —CO—; m and n independently represent 1 or 2; Ar represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; Q1 and Q2 independently represent a fluorine atom or a C1 to C6 perfluoroalkyl group, A1 represents a single bond, a C1 to C24 alkanediyl group or the like, and Y represents an optionally substituted C1 to C18 alkyl group or monovalent C3 to C18 alicyclic hydrocarbon group, and a methylene group therein may be replaced by a —O—, O— or —SO2—, provided that the alkyl group or the alicyclic hydrocarbon group has at least one substituent, or at least one methylene group contained therein is replaced by a —O—, —CO— or —SO2—. |
| US09771344B2 |
Peloruside analogs
The present invention provides new therapeutic compounds for treatment of diseases caused or influenced by microtubule stability, such as proliferative diseases. The compounds are phenyl-analogs of the naturally occurring peloruside. The analogs are easier to synthesize, and hence open up the possibility to produce said compounds in large quantities for therapeutic use. |
| US09771339B2 |
Cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE) inhibitors
Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds which inhibit cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE). Also described herein are methods for using such CSE inhibitors, alone or in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from CSE inhibition. |
| US09771338B2 |
1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as immunomodulators
The present invention relates to 1,2,4-oxadiazole and 1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds as therapeutic agents capable of inhibiting the programmed cell death 1 (PD1) signaling pathway. The invention also refers to derivatives of the therapeutic agents. The invention also encompasses the use of the said therapeutic agents and derivatives for treatment of disorders via immunopotentiation comprising inhibition of immunosuppressive signal induced due to PD-1, PD-L1, or PD-L2 and therapies using them. |
| US09771337B2 |
Neprilysin inhibitors
In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, X, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds. |
| US09771335B2 |
Derivatives of rufinamide and their use in inhibtion of the activation of human voltage-gated sodium channels
The present invention provides compounds of formula I which are capable of inhibition of the activation of hNav1.1 or hNav1.6 sodium channels in neurons. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds are also provided. Methods for prevention and treatment of neurological disorders, including, for example, seizures and seizure disorders, including Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet syndrome, epileptic encephalopathies, autism, Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM), anxiety disorders, including Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, neuropathic pain, and Rett syndrome by administration of these compounds are also provided. |
| US09771334B2 |
Triketone compound and preparation method and use thereof
Disclosed in the present invention is a triketone compound which has a structure shown in Formula (I). Also disclosed in the present invention is a method for preparing the triketone compound having a structure as shown by Formula (I), which comprise that under the rearrangement reaction conditions, the compound having a structure as shown by Formula (II) is contacted with a catalyst in the presence of a base and a solvent. Further disclosed in the present invention is the use of a triketone compound having a structure as shown by Formula (I) in preventing and controlling weeds. Said triketone compound having a structure as shown by formula (I) in the present invention has the effect of preventing and controlling weeds, in particular having an excellent effect on preventing and controlling broadleaved weeds and/or gramineae weeds. |
| US09771332B2 |
2-thiopyrimidinones
Myeloperoxidase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions containing the inhibitor and the use of the inhibitor to treat, for example, cardiovascular conditions. |
| US09771330B2 |
Pyrimidine compounds for the treatment of cancer
Compounds of Formula I or II: are described, along with pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of cancer. |
| US09771329B2 |
Inhibitors of lysine specific demethylase-1
The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted heterocyclic derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of lysine specific demethylase-1. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer. |
| US09771328B2 |
Processes for preparing ASK1 inhibitors
The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula: which exhibits apoptosis signal-regulating kinase (“ASK1”) inhibitory activity and is thus useful in the treatment of diseases such as kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy and kidney fibrosis. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates. |
| US09771327B2 |
Compounds and methods for the treatment of cystic fibrosis
The invention relates to a compound of Formula I and methods of treating CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) mediated diseases, in particular cystic fibrosis, comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I or IA to a patient in need thereof: |
| US09771321B2 |
Small molecules that covalently modify transthyretin
A family of covalent kinetic stabilizer compounds that selectively and covalently react with the prominent plasma protein transthyretin in preference to more than 4000 other human plasma proteins is disclosed. A contemplated compound corresponds in structure to Formula I, below, where the various substituents are defined within, and reacts chemoselectively with one or two of four Lys-15 ε-amino groups within the transthyretin tetramer. The crystal structure confirms the binding orientation of the compound substructure and the conjugating amide bond. A covalent transthyretin kinetic stabilizer exhibits superior amyloid inhibition potency, compared to a non-covalent counterpart, and inhibits cytotoxicity associated with amyloidogenesis. |
| US09771320B2 |
Carbocyclic sulfone RORγ modulators
Described are RORγ modulators of the formula (I), or stereoisomers, tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, wherein all substituents are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Such compounds and compositions are useful in methods for modulating RORγ activity in a cell and methods for treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder in which the subject would therapeutically benefit from modulation of RORγ activity, for example, autoimmune and/or inflammatory disorders. |
| US09771315B2 |
Phenyl (meth)acrylate production method and phenyl (meth)acrylate composition
Provided is a method that can produce phenyl(meth)acrylate inexpensively and at high yields. The phenyl(meth)acrylate production method of the present invention reacts (meth)acrylic acid with carbonic acid diphenyl. Further, the phenyl(meth)acyrlate composition of the present invention contains 90-99.999 wt % phenyl(meth)acrylate and 0.001-10% carbonic acid diphenyl. Or, the phenyl(meth)acrylate composition of the present invention contains 90-99.999 wt % phenyl(meth)acrylate and 0.001-10 wt % of a specified compound. |
| US09771313B2 |
Cyclohexanol, method for producing cyclohexanol, and method for producing adipic acid
A purified cyclohexanol of the present invention has a methylcyclopentanol concentration of 10 to 1000 ppm by weight and a cyclohexylcyclohexene isomer concentration of 15 to 500 ppm by weight. A method for producing cyclohexanol of the present invention comprises: Step 1 of producing a solution (I) containing cyclohexanol, methylcyclopentanol, and water by a hydration reaction of cyclohexene; Step 2 of separating the solution (I) into a water phase and an oil phase; Step 3 of obtaining a partially purified cyclohexanol containing methylcyclopentanol from the oil phase; and Step 4 of separating and removing methylcyclopentanol in the partially purified cyclohexanol so as to obtain a purified cyclohexanol having a methylcyclopentanol concentration of 10 to 1000 ppm by weight and a cyclohexylcyclohexene isomer concentration of 15 to 500 ppm by weight. |
| US09771311B2 |
Coupling a phenol and an arene using selenium dioxide
Method for coupling a phenol and an arene using selenium dioxide, and also novel phenol-arene derivatives. |
| US09771307B2 |
Process for obtaining modified molecular sieves
A process may include contacting an oxygen-containing, halogenide-containing or sulphur-containing organic feedstock in an XTO reactor with a catalyst composite under conditions effective to convert the oxygen-containing, halogenide-containing or sulphur-containing organic feedstock to olefin products. The catalyst composite may include at least 10 weight percent of a modified molecular sieve. The modified molecular sieve may include at least 0.05 weight percent of an alkaline earth metal or a rare earth metal based on a weight of the modified molecular sieve. The modified molecular sieve may include at least 0.3 weight percent of P based on the weight of the modified molecular sieve. |
| US09771303B2 |
Cordierite sintered body, method for manufacturing the same, composite substrate, and electronic device
In an X-ray diffraction diagram of a cordierite sintered body of the present invention, the ratio of the total of the maximum peak intensities of components other than cordierite components to the peak top intensity of the (110) plane of cordierite is 0.0025 or less. Since having a significantly small amount of different phases other than the cordierite components, this cordierite sintered body has a high surface flatness when the surface thereof is mirror-polished. |
| US09771300B2 |
White glass
A white glass contains, in terms of mole percentage on the basis of the following oxides, from 50 to 80% of SiO2, from 0 to 10% of Al2O3, from 11 to 30% of MgO, from 0 to 15% of Na2O and from 0.5 to 15% of P2O5. |
| US09771298B2 |
Apparatus and method for producing a reliable breaking line for the industrial cutting to length of glass sheets
Apparatus and method for producing a reliable breaking line for the industrial cutting to length of glass sheets by means of a cutting wheel running on a float glass line under pressure imposed from above, with the following features: a) the location of the beginning of a breaking line is determined and a cutting wheel holder (20) with a cutting wheel (2) is brought into position, b) the cutting wheel holder (20) is lowered and the cutting wheel (2) is lowered onto the glass sheet (1) concerned with the desired pressing pressure, wherein the pressing pressure is set by means of a swing arm (3) and is monitored by means of a strain gauge (4) secured thereto, c) a change in the height of the glass sheet (1) prompts a control signal for an actuating motor (12) to be derived from the change in the resistance of the strain gauge (4), and the actuating motor brings about a corresponding change in the pressing pressure of the cutting wheel (2). |
| US09771297B2 |
Method for cambering glass sheets by suction
A method and device for bending superposed sheets of glass. The sheets are picked up by a top form furnished with a suction creating an upward airflow blowing over the rim of the sheets, the suction being sufficient to lift and hold the superposed sheets against the top form, then the sheets are pressed between the top form and a full surface solid concave bottom form furnished with openings, the pressing beginning conducted while the suction is not yet finished or is finishing, then the superposed sheets are formed, by suction of the main face of the bottom sheet through the openings of the bottom concave mold, the forming by suction beginning while the pressing is not yet finished, and then the sheets are cooled. Windshields free of optical defects may thus be produced. |
| US09771292B2 |
Treatment of waste products with anaerobic digestion
A waste stream is treated by anaerobic digestion. A process is described involves a step of separating solids from digestate, and returning separated solids to a digester. Optionally, there may be a step of solids separation in which larger solids are removed from the digester. A process and apparatus are described for treating waste sludge from a wastewater treatment plant in an anaerobic digester. Feed sludge is thickened or solids are separated from digestate and returned to the digester. Additional co-digestion waste may be added to the digester. The process and apparatus may be used in a retrofit of an existing wastewater treatment plant. |
| US09771284B2 |
Situ chemical fixaton of metal contaminants
Embodiments of the invention provide for treating arsenic contaminants in an in situ environment. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a stabilized oxidizing agent can be prepared, for instance a stabilized liquid hydrogen peroxide agent, as can an aqueous chelated iron solution. Both the stabilized oxidizing agent and the aqueous chelated iron solution can be alternately introduced into the in situ environment contaminated with arsenic by way of alternate injection screens into the in situ environment so as to remediate the arsenic contamination of the in situ environment. |
| US09771282B2 |
Composition for electrode of capacitive deionization apparatus, and electrode including same
Disclosed are a composition for an electrode binder of a capacitive deionization apparatus including at least one a hydrophilic polymer and a bifunctional cross-linking agent having a hydroxy group or a carboxyl group at both terminal ends, and at least one anion exchange group therein, and the bifunctional cross-linking agent being cross-linkable with the at least one hydrophilic polymer, an electrode for a capacitive deionization apparatus including the composition, a capacitive deionization apparatus including the electrode, and a method of removing ions from a liquid by using the capacitive deionization apparatus. |
| US09771277B2 |
Methods and systems for processing multicomponent solutions of mineral salts
An evaporative system for separating solid salt from a saline solution is provided. The system comprises conveyor belts arranged to move the saline solution and evaporate water from it, using natural solar radiation, reflected solar radiation, mechanically induced evaporation and heat storing materials, which accumulate heat during the day and release the heat during the night to allow continuous production. The system may be adapted to different saline solution sources and terrain conditions as well as to varying meteorological conditions. The conveyor belts may be interspaced by separators that remove from the saline solution each type of salt as it solidifies on the corresponding conveyor belt. Conveyor belts may further be used to deliver the solid salt or wastes back to saline solution source. |
| US09771276B2 |
Waste stream evaluation and screen selection system
A system and method for evaluating a flow pattern and downstream process for proper selection of screen type, opening and size for optimal screenings capture, operation time and capital outlay. The end result is a properly designed system that effectively protects downstream equipment and may save the customer money throughout the entire plant. |
| US09771273B2 |
Lithium titanate powder, active material, and energy storage device using the same
Provided is a lithium titanate powder for an electrode of an energy storage device, the lithium titanate powder comprising Li4Ti5O12 as a main component, wherein, when the volume surface diameter calculated from the specific surface area determined by the BET method is represented as DBET and the crystallite diameter calculated from the half-peak width of the peak of the (111) plane of Li4Ti5O12 by the Scherrer equation is represented as DX, DBET is 0.1 to 0.6 μm, DX is greater than 80 nm, and (DBET/DX (μm/μm)) the ratio of DBET to DX is 3 or less. Also provided are an active material including the lithium titanate powder and an energy storage device using the active material. |
| US09771270B2 |
Cold filament ignition system and method of silicon rods
A method and system of igniting one or more filaments for silicon production includes applying an output voltage to the one or more filaments using a transformer connected with the one or more filaments. In addition, the method includes supplying, in combination with the application of the output voltage, a current to a primary winding of the transformer via a choke to limit the current to a first predetermined current threshold range. The combination of the supplied current and applied output voltage allows a predetermined output range to be generated from a power supply device initially required to ignite the one or more filaments. |
| US09771263B2 |
Crystals of semiconductor material having a tuned band gap energy and method for preparation thereof
The present invention provides a semiconductor crystal comprising a semiconductor material having a tuned band gap energy, and methods for preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention provides a semiconductor crystal comprising a semiconductor material and amino acid molecules, peptides, or a combination thereof, incorporated within the crystal lattice, wherein the amino acid molecules, peptides, or combination thereof tune the band gap energy of the semiconductor material. |
| US09771258B2 |
Wafer level MEMS package including dual seal ring
A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package includes a substrate extending between a first pair of outer edges to define a length and a second pair of outer edges to define a width. A seal ring assembly is disposed on the substrate and includes at least one seal ring creating a first boundary point adjacent to at least one MEMS device and a second boundary point adjacent at least one of the outer edges. The package further includes a window lid on the seal ring assembly to define a seal gap containing the at least one MEMS device. The seal ring assembly anchors the window lid to the substrate at the second boundary point such that deflection of the window lid into the seal gap is reduced. |
| US09771257B2 |
Electromechanical system having a controlled atmosphere, and method of fabricating same
There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a technique of fabricating or manufacturing MEMS having mechanical structures that operate in controlled or predetermined mechanical damping environments. In this regard, the present invention encapsulates the mechanical structures within a chamber, prior to final packaging and/or completion of the MEMS. The environment within the chamber containing and/or housing the mechanical structures provides the predetermined, desired and/or selected mechanical damping. The parameters of the encapsulated fluid (for example, the gas pressure) in which the mechanical structures are to operate are controlled, selected and/or designed to provide a desired and/or predetermined operating environment. |
| US09771251B2 |
Gathering and dispensing scoop with gate valve
A gathering and dispensing scoop with agitating gate valve provides a scoop body defining an upper opening, a bottom opening, and a channel extending therebetween. A handle extends radially from an outer peripheral surface of the scoop body. A gate valve transects the channel and has a user operable finger tab adjacent to the handle for a user to move the gate valve from a first position transecting the channel and obstructing the bottom opening to a second position wherein the gate valve no longer obstructs the channel and opens the bottom opening. |
| US09771246B2 |
Winch apparatus and method of use thereof
A winch apparatus includes a frame; a support coupler mounted to the frame at a support end; an axle mounted to the frame; a sensor connected to the axle, detecting strain in the axle, and outputting a corresponding signal; a spool rotatably disposed around the axle and including a ratchet wheel and a receiving surface; an elongate flexible member received on the receiving surface and secured to the spool; a handle to actuate the spool and increase tension on the elongate flexible member and including a grip end and a mounting end rotatably mounted to the frame; and a pawl mounted to the handle and positioned to actuate the ratchet wheel. |
| US09771242B2 |
Inspection tests for an elevator without additional test weights
The invention allows inspection tests for an elevator without additional test weights. An empty elevator car and its counterweight are balanced by filling in weight pieces to the counterweight. 100% load of the elevator car in regard to unbalance is configured by moving unused counterweight pieces inside the elevator car. Inspection tests requiring the 100% load in regard to unbalance are performed. 125% load of the elevator car is simulated with 50% load and 125% speed of the elevator car. Inspection tests requiring the 125% load in regard to unbalance are performed. A final counterweight is configured by moving its weight pieces from the elevator car to the counterweight. Inspection tests requiring the final counterweight are performed. |
| US09771241B2 |
Elevator system and method for installing an elevator
The elevator system includes an elevator hoistway bounded by a surrounding structure, two or more entrances to the elevator hoistway, guide rails, which are fitted into the elevator hoistway and also an elevator car with door(s), which elevator car is configured to be movable in the elevator hoistway between the aforementioned entrances to the elevator hoistway along a vertical trajectory determined by the guide rails. Each entrance to the elevator hoistway may be bounded by a door frame, onto which a hoistway door is fitted. The door opening of the elevator car may be bounded by a door frame, onto which the car door is fitted. The elevator system includes for each entrance to the elevator hoistway a marking piece fixed immovably to the frame of the hoistway door, wherein the marking piece indicates the location in the elevator hoistway of the entrance to the elevator hoistway. The elevator system may also include a reader moving along with the elevator car, wherein the reader may be fixed immovably to a fixing point on the frame of the car door and may be configured to read the marking piece. |
| US09771240B2 |
Inertial measurement unit assisted elevator position calibration
Embodiments are directed to reducing at least one dynamically generated error in terms of an actual position of an elevator car, comprising: triggering an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to compute a position of an elevator car of an elevator system, obtaining a position of a correcting vane in a hoist-way of the elevator system, obtaining a position of the elevator car as determined by an encoder of the elevator system, and estimating the position of the elevator car based on the computation of the position by the IMU, the position of the correcting vane, and the position of the elevator car as determined by the encoder. |
| US09771238B2 |
Coil package payout tube assembly
A payout tube assembly is provided for unwinding filamentary material from a wound coil of filamentary material contained in a container having a wall panel with a hole that aligns with the payout tube assembly. The payout tube assembly includes a payout tube. The assembly also includes a generally planar payout panel affixed to the payout tube. The payout panel defines a central opening through which one end of the payout tube is received. In one embodiment, the payout panel defines a first set of arcuate slits and a second set of arcuate slits extending about the axis of the payout tube, the first and second sets of arcuate slits spaced radially and circumferentially from each other. In one embodiment, the payout panel defines radial slits extending from the central opening and defining payout panel fingers that are glued to the payout tube. |
| US09771237B2 |
Flexible line storage device
A flexible line storage device with a case bounding a storage space for a supply of flexible line. The case has a peripheral wall extending around a central axis and first and second axially spaced walls. The peripheral wall has a radially inwardly facing surface that, in conjunction with axially oppositely facing surfaces on the first and second walls, bounds the storage space. The first wall has a first opening through which the central axis extends. An adaptor on the first wall at least partially blocks the first opening and defines a passage through which line in the storage space moves as the line is drawn out of the storage space. |
| US09771233B2 |
Sheet conveying device and image reading apparatus
A sheet conveying device, including: a conveyor; a first supporter configured such that, when located at its closed position, a first surface thereof partially forms an exterior surface of the device and such that, when located at its open position, a second surface thereof supports the sheet to be supplied to the conveyor; a second supporter configured such that, when located at its closed position, a first surface thereof partially forms the exterior surface of the device and such that, when located at its open position, a second surface thereof supports the sheet output from the conveyor; and a link configured such that, when the first supporter is moved from the closed position to the open position, the link transmits a force from the first supporter to the second supporter and thereby moves the second supporter from the closed position to the open position in conjunction with the first supporter. |
| US09771231B2 |
Infeed system
A system is described relating to the feeding of raw materials into a machine that converts the raw materials into a packaging template. The system may use raw packaging materials and supply the raw materials to a converting mechanism using an infeed wheel. The infeed wheel may rotate and have a number of edges that engage the raw materials. Raw materials of one form used may include fanfold material that has existing fold or score lines that define opposing boundaries of the fanfold material, but which allow separate layers to remain connected. As the infeed wheel rotates, the edges engage the raw materials, and can engage the existing fold or score lines. Some edges may engage at locations between existing fold or score lines, and can crease the raw materials. |
| US09771227B2 |
Layboy with adjustable lower conveyor and method for operating the layboy
A layboy conveyor includes a first end and a second end and an upper conveyor having a top and a bottom and a first end and a second end and a lower conveyor having a top and a bottom and a first end and a second end. The lower conveyor top is disposed adjacent to the upper conveyor bottom and defines with the upper conveyor bottom a transport path configured to transport a sheet of material in a direction from the first end of the layboy conveyor to the second end of the layboy conveyor. A drive is operably connected to the upper conveyor and to the lower conveyor, and the drive is configured to drive the upper conveyor bottom and the lower conveyor top in the direction. A length of the lower conveyor top is adjustable. |
| US09771226B2 |
Feeding device and image forming apparatus
A feeding device includes a stacking member, a raising device, a feeding member, an interlocking device including a sheet contact portion, a switching device, a holding member, and a movement device. The feeding member is movable between contact and retracting positions, and rotates in contact with a sheet stacked on the stacking member in a state of being located at the contact position. The sheet contact portion contacts the stacked sheet, and moves by being pressed against the stacked sheet where the raising device raises the stacking member. The switching device switches the raising device between a permitted state and a regulated state. The movement device moves the feeding member to the retracting position above the contact position by moving the holding member. The raising device does not change from the regulated state to the permitted state when the movement device moves the feeding member to the retracting position. |
| US09771224B2 |
Support apparatus for moving proppant from a container in a proppant discharge system
An apparatus for moving proppant from a container has a frame with a surface for suitable for receiving a container thereon, a hopper affixed to the frame, and a conveyor having a surface positioned below the hopper. The hopper has an opening at or adjacent to a lower end thereof. The hopper is suitable for receiving proppant from the container. The surface of the conveyor is suitable for receiving the proppant a discharged through the opening of the hopper. A receptacle is translatably positioned at the surface of the frame. A metering gate is translatably positioned adjacent to the opening of the hopper. |
| US09771223B2 |
Device and method for processing of wafers
The invention relates to a device for processing of substrates, especially wafers, with at least one pretreatment module, at least one aftertreatment module and at least one primary treatment module, and the pretreatment module and the aftertreatment module can be switched as a lock for the primary treatment module, and a corresponding method for processing of substrates, especially wafers. |
| US09771222B2 |
Vision based conveyor package flow management system
A camera based vision system that recognizes and maximizes belt area utilization. A plurality of cameras are positioned at flow entry points of feed conveyors and at the singulator. The control algorithm recognizes individual items area, the rate at which individual objects are passing, and the area utilization of the collector belt. The video camera and computer based conveyor package management system monitor and control the number and size of the packages present on the infeed conveyors, collector conveyor, singulator conveyor and sorting conveyor in a package handling system wherein the camera data is used to measure the available area or space on the conveyors to maintain a desired density of packages on selected conveyor(s). The conveyor speed is controlled as a function of occupancy on a collector or just prior to a singulator or receiver. |
| US09771221B2 |
Belt transporting device and image forming apparatus
A belt transporting device includes a belt; first and second adjustment members provided at two respective ends of a tension roller in a belt width direction orthogonal to a direction of rotation of the belt, the first and second adjustment members each being movable by receiving a force from the belt; and a link member that interlocks the movement of the first adjustment member and the movement of the second adjustment member. If the belt is laterally shifted in the belt width direction, one of the first and second adjustment members moves by receiving a force from the belt while the other is moved by the link member such that the tension roller is tilted with respect to a driving roller. |
| US09771220B1 |
Conveyor belt with sidewalls
An endless conveyor belt comprises a flat belt with sidewalls. Each sidewall has slots spaced at regular intervals, and disposed at an acute angle relative to the facing surface of the sidewall, so that the belt can make a reverse bend with minimal obstruction. The sidewall may have overlapping sections in an alternate embodiment. |
| US09771218B2 |
Method and station for picking articles according to the goods-to-man principle
Disclosed is a method for picking items according to the goods-to-man principle a picking station in which items are placed in order load carriers that are conveyed through the picking station in a row, and the put place of the order load carriers in the row changes when a chronologically preceding order load carrier is loaded and conveyed away. This disclosure also relates to a corresponding order picking station. |
| US09771216B2 |
Method for retrieiving medication packages
The present disclosure relates to a method for retrieving medication packages from a pharmacy order-picking device. In modern pharmacy order-picking devices, medication packages are stored for space optimization, which can cause a number of heavy packages to be stored on one shelf, causing the shelf to bend, which may prevent retrieval. In the method according to the disclosure, an operating device (20) is displaced in a displacement position to a predetermined shelf position, at least one medication package (30) on a shelf (11) belonging to the shelf position is moved with a gripping device (22) in the direction of a support (21) and it is then checked whether the at least one medication package (30) has moved fully onto the support (21). If the check has a negative outcome, an edge (11″, 11′″) of the shelf (11) on which the at least one medication package is stored is detected with a sensor (23) of the operating device (20) and said operating device (20) is displaced to a corresponding shelf position, the gripping device (22) having been brought into the displacement position before displacement. |
| US09771215B2 |
Trash can with bag dispenser
The present application includes a trash can assembly having a container configured to hold a trash bag. The container includes a door assembly in communication with one or more walls of a container. The door assembly includes an opening to permit the passage of a collection of trash bags. The assembly also includes a defined internal compartment to house and protect the trash bags within the container. The compartment may include a slot for withdrawal of a trash bag internally or may be sealed with a slot in the door for external withdrawal. |
| US09771214B1 |
Tableware retriever apparatus
Metal tableware articles are separated from trash as the trash is deposited into a trash container through a removable cover having brackets supporting a shaft of a magnetic bar assembly for rotation on a horizontal axis. The shaft is rotated from outside the cover by an axially movable rotatable pin having a knob on its outer end and extending through the side wall of the cover for releasably engaging one end of the shaft. When the knob and pin are retracted axially, the bar assembly may be lowered from the cover for cleaning. The bar assembly has axially spaced magnetic plate units each having a pair of generally triangular metal plates with flat corner surfaces and with a panel of magnetic material of the same shape sandwiched between the plates. The bar assembly is spaced above the bottom surface of the cover for protection of the bar assembly. |
| US09771211B2 |
Capsule for beverages
A capsule, including: a deformable casing defining a cavity containing an initial product joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing to inject the fluid of a brewing machine, the nozzle having a longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening to the cavity, and the nozzle having an end wall provided with a second opening enabling the final product to exit from the cavity. |
| US09771205B2 |
Insulated double walled drinking vessels and methods of making the same
An insulated drinking vessel, e.g., a wine glass, and a method of making the same is disclosed. The drinking vessel basically comprises an outer vessel, an inner vessel and a ring. The inner and outer vessels each include a sidewall. The sidewalls are spaced apart. At least one of the outer vessel, the inner vessel and the ring are pre-molded to form an integral structure having a vestige of a molding gate used to mold the integral structure. At least one of the inner and outer vessels and the ring is molded in situ on the integral structure to cause portions thereof to melt and intermingle to form a non-superficial homogenous joint, with the ring forming the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel. |
| US09771204B2 |
Hinged insulated container lid
An insulated container that includes a body and a lid assembly is described. The lid assembly may include a two-piece lid (e.g., two lids) connected with at least one linkage. The two lids may be operable to open in concert in response to a user asserting a single force applied on one of the lids. For example, the lid assembly may be configured such that the assertion of an opening force on one of the lids is transferred via the linkage to the other lid so that both lids open at a similar rate. |
| US09771203B2 |
Oxygen absorbing agent composition
An oxygen absorbing agent composition including at least one type of a compound having an indane skeleton represented by the following general formula (1) and a transition metal catalyst: |
| US09771201B2 |
Glove packaging having antimicrobial barrier
A glove packaging comprises a container for holding the gloves and a barrier positioned to cover at least a portion of an opening in the container. The barrier protects the gloves from airborne particles and other materials or contaminants that may contaminate the gloves prior to removal from the packaging. The barrier also includes an antimicrobial material for protecting the gloves from microorganisms, pathogens or other materials or contaminants that come in contact with the barrier to further reduce the possibility of contamination. |
| US09771199B2 |
Probiotic supplement, process for making, and packaging
A pet food composition comprising a supplement is provided. The supplement can comprise a Probiotic component, a cocoa butter component, and a sweetener component. A process for making the supplement can comprise providing a sweetener component, a cocoa butter component, and a Probiotic component, mixing the cocoa butter component and Probiotic component to form a mixture in a temperature and humidity controlled chamber; mixing the mixture with the sweetener component in the temperature and humidity controlled chamber to form a final mixture; optionally mixing in a colorant with the final mixture; and cooling the final mixture. A package for the supplement can comprise a secondary container housing a primary container, which houses a supplement. An array of packages is also provided. |
| US09771195B2 |
Drinking vessels including devices for providing a mixed liquid therefrom
Disclosed are lid assemblies for use on a vessel holding a base liquid. They include an agent chamber for holding a liquid agent and a pivotable spout. The spout includes a base liquid inlet port and a liquid agent inlet port, respective passageways connected to those ports and terminating at a mixing space. The agent chamber includes plural different sized metering orifices, orifice configured to be brought into communication with the liquid agent port of the spout when the spout is pivoted to any one of plural angular positions to provide a metered amount of the liquid agent into the spout for mixing with the base liquid in the mixing space when the user sucks on the spout. The base liquid is drawn into the spout from the interior of the vessel via a base liquid metering port that is brought into communication with the base liquid inlet port when the spout is in any one of those plural angular positions. |
| US09771193B2 |
Articulating lid for beverage container
Disclosed is a lid for a beverage container configured to retain a beverage from a brewer or other source of beverage. The lid is configured to substantially cover or enclose an opening of the beverage container for receiving a beverage into a vessel of the container. The lid further includes a base and a door, the door being slidable with respect to the base from a first closed position that prevents access to the opening to a second opened position that permits access to the opening. The door further including a first and second panel that are connected together each other along a pivot axis. The second panel is pivotable with respect to the first panel when the door is slid from the first closed position. |
| US09771192B2 |
Method and device for producing tubular bags
The invention relates to a method for producing tubular bags made from plastic film or from composite film having a plastic layer on the bag content side, having a self-cutting plastic closure attached to the tubular bag, consisting of a spout part having a fastening flange, a cutting body, which is movably guided in the spout part, and a screw cover having means for activating the cutting body. The film material (5) is supplied from a supply roll to a bag manufacturing machine and the plastic closure is sealed onto the film material in a spout region of a tubular bag. According to the invention, the film material (5) is thinned on the inside of the bag in a ring-shaped region, which is intended for cutting by the cutting body, by means of a thermal embossing process. The plastic closure is then positioned and sealed onto the film material such that the cutting organ embedded in the spout part can become effective in the thinned, ring-shaped region upon use thereof. |
| US09771190B2 |
Child-resistant closure
A child-resistant container cap has: an internally threaded inner sidewall. An outer sidewall surrounds the inner wall and has a cross-section normal to the central axis characterized by an opposite first pair of ends compressable from a relaxed condition to a compressed condition and an opposite second pair of ends, a direction between the second pair of ends being normal to a direction between the first pair of ends. A pair of engagement features are carried by the outer sidewall and engagable with container body engagement features to prevent an unscrewing rotation with the cap in the installed condition and the outer sidewall relaxed. Compression of the first ends from the relaxed condition to the compressed condition shifts the cap engagement features radially outward to permit the unscrewing rotation. The cross-section of the cap is longer between the first ends than the second ends. |
| US09771188B2 |
Personal utensil and container
A personal utensil and container for transporting the utensil in a relatively sanitary fashion includes a first container portion and a second container portion pivotably mounted to the first container portion. The first container portion is pivotable between a closed position defining a storage cavity and an open position exposing a first inner surface of the first container portion and a second inner surface of the second container portion. The utensil is mountable within the storage cavity. A hinge is secured to the first and second container portions and defines a pivot axis. The first and second container portions are pivotable about the pivot axis. A lock mechanism is mounted to the first container portion. The lock mechanism engages the second container portion in the closed position to releasably secure the first container portion to the second container portion. |
| US09771187B2 |
Lid and method of using a lid
The lid includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface includes a groove therein separating an inner portion and an outer portion. The lid also includes a flexible skirt integrally joined to and carried by the outer periphery edge of the body. The groove defines a flexible zone which permits the flexible skirt to flip between a first position and a second position. The method of using the lid includes the step of positioning the lid with the flexible skirt in a second position above an open end of a container. The method further includes the step of securing the lid and the container together by moving the flexible skirt from the second position to a first position to cause engagement of the flexible skirt with the container thereby forming a removable attachment and a substantial seal between the lid and the container. |
| US09771185B2 |
Package with a multi-piece handle
A package has a package body and a handle for carrying the package. The package body has at least one face and a reclosable opening on the at least one face. The handle is positioned over the reclosable opening and has a first strap, a second strap, and a connection portion. The first strap includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the first strap is attached to a face of the package body. The second strap includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the second strap is attached to a face of the package body and is disposed opposite to the first end of the first strap. The connection portion is located on the second end of the second strap and is detachably engaged to the second end of the first strap. |
| US09771181B2 |
Container liner systems
A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge. |
| US09771178B2 |
Flex assembly of pallet base and deck
Resin pallets having a deck and a base, where the deck and base are joined by an interlock, which is optionally reversible, are described. Methods of making such pallets by assembling the pallets by interlocking parts to form the pallets, in an optionally reversible method, are also described. |
| US09771176B2 |
Reinforced package
A reinforced package comprising a carton comprising a plurality of panels that can comprise a front panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the front panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the front panel, and at least one back panel foldably connected to at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. A bag can be attached to the carton and can have an at least partially open end, an at least partially closed end, and an interior space for holding a product. The carton can be positionable in a non-erect position wherein the interior space of the bag is at least partially collapsed and in an erect position wherein the interior space of the bag is increased. The carton can support the bag in the erect position and can have retention features for retaining the carton in the erect position. |
| US09771175B2 |
Labelling unit for applying a label onto an article
A labelling unit comprises: support means, a receiving member, adapted to carry an article on a top end and to receive a label on a lateral surface, and supported by the support means in a translating and rotating manner with respect to a given axis, driving means including a driving shaft carried by the support means in a rotating manner about the axis and engaging an axial hole of the receiving member, and releasable fastening means to connect the driving shaft to the receiving member in a predetermined axial position. The releasable fastening means comprise a spline element movable transversely to the axis between a retaining position, in which the spline element locks axially the receiving member onto the driving shaft, and a release position, in which the spline element allows extraction of the receiving member from the driving shaft and the support means along the axis. |
| US09771174B2 |
Flexible funnel for filling a pouch with a product
A flexible funnel positioned at a filling station of a fill machine. The flexible funnel directs a product dispensed at the filling station of the filling machine into a pouch. The flexible funnel having a rigid upper portion and a plurality of fingers. The rigid upper portion includes an open top end and an open bottom end. Each of the plurality of elongated fingers hingedly connected to the upper portion. The rigid upper portion has a regular polygon shape having a plurality of sides, and each of the plurality of fingers is individually articulatable with respect to one of the plurality of sides of the upper rigid portion. |
| US09771164B2 |
Electric system architecture included in a more-electric engine (MEE) system
A more-electric engine (MEE) system configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes includes a first power generating sub-system and a second power generating sub-system. The first power generating sub-system is configured to output electric power to a first power bus. The second power generating sub-system is configured to output electric power to a second power bus. The MEE system further includes an electronic source/load management and distribution (SLMD) module in power and signal communication with each of the first power generating sub-system, the second power generating sub-system, and the plurality of electrical sub-systems. The electronic SLMD module is configured to selectively operate the MEE system in one of a first operating mode or a second operating mode among the plurality of operating modes. The first and second operating modes adjust the delivery of the first and second electric power to the first and second power buses. |
| US09771162B1 |
On-board redundant power system for unmanned aerial vehicles
An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) is configured with a redundant power generation system on-board the UAV. A redundant power system on-board the UAV can selectively utilize an auxiliary power source during operation and/or flight of the UAV. The power system on-board the UAV may include a battery and at least one auxiliary power source comprising a combustion engine. The combustion engine on-board the UAV may be selectively operated to charge the battery when a charge level of the battery is below a full charge level, and/or to power one or more propeller motors of the UAV. |
| US09771158B2 |
Ice protection of aerodynamic surfaces
An electrothermal heater mat for anti-icing or de-icing of a helicopter rotor blade or other aerodynamic surface comprises a substrate, such as a flexible polyimide sheet, bearing tracks of a material of selected electrical resistivity, these tracks being formed by printing onto the substrate with a thermosetting ink loaded with electrically conductive (e.g. carbon) particles. Electrical bus bars/terminals for the supply of electrical energy to the resistive tracks may also be printed, using an ink loaded with particles of higher conductivity material such as copper or silver. |
| US09771155B2 |
Seat pan for a passenger seat and passenger seat
A seat pan for a passenger seat and a passenger seat. The seat pan is corrugated for partially absorbing a downward loading applied to the seat pan through deformation of a corrugation pattern of the seat pan as a result of a counter force applied by a support structure of the passenger seat. |
| US09771154B2 |
Seat power systems and methods
Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an intelligent seat power system in which a plurality of seat nodes are embedded in respective aircraft seats. The seat nodes receive power and commands from a plurality of power supply units, each of which is connected to a cabin management system. The seat nodes are able to monitor and control functionality at the seat, and communicate their status back to the cabin management system. |
| US09771153B2 |
Cyclic blade speed control
A blade speed control apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a rotor assembly a first blade assembly movably attached to the rotor assembly at a first initial position, a second blade assembly movably attached to the rotor assembly at a second initial position, and a movement mechanism configured to move the rotor assembly in a first lateral direction along a y-axis such that a first angle exists between the first blade assembly with said respect to the second blade assembly. The movement mechanism is configured to move a portion of the rotor assembly in a first lateral direction along a y-axis such that a first angle exists between the first blade assembly with said respect to the second blade assembly. The first angle does not comprise an angle of 180 degrees. |
| US09771152B2 |
Flexbeam to rotor blade interface
A spar for a rotor blade assembly is provided including a generally hollow tubular body. A spacer protrudes from at least one surface of the body along a length of the body. A hole extends through the body and the spacer. The hole is configured to align with a through hole in an adjacent flexbeam assembly. The spacer is configured to contact a surface of the adjacent flexbeam assembly to create a match fit between the body and the flexbeam assembly. |
| US09771144B2 |
High lift system for an aircraft, aircraft having a wing and a high lift system and method for moving a high lift surface relative to the wing of an aircraft
A high lift system for an aircraft, comprises a drive unit, a high lift surface, at least one primary drive station, each primary drive station having a shaft connection couplable with the drive unit and a primary lever couplable with the high lift surface. The high lift system further comprises at least one secondary unit, each secondary unit having a secondary lever couplable with the high lift surface. Each one of the at least one primary drive station is adapted for moving the respective primary lever on driving the shaft connection, and each one of the at least one secondary unit comprises a selectively activatable brake, such that the secondary lever follows the motion of the one of the at least one high lift surface when the brake is deactivated. |
| US09771143B2 |
Selector lever with independent slides
A selector lever with redundant detent pins and detent plates and a method for using the selector lever to test for a failure of one or more detent pins. The selector lever includes at least two slides for independently moving the detent pins within the detent plates. The independent slides allow one detent pin to remain engaged. With only one detent pin engaged, the operator may test the ability to move the shaft and conclude whether or not the detent pin has failed. |
| US09771142B2 |
Systems and methods for providing visual feedback in aircraft
A system for providing visual feedback in an aircraft having an actuatable component includes a controller providing automatic control of the actuatable component in an automatic mode and permitting manual control of the actuatable component in a manual mode. A handle assembly is in communication with the actuatable component to provide manual control of the actuatable component in the manual mode. The system also includes a light panel integrated with the handle assembly, in communication with said controller, and configured to selectively illuminate to inform a user of the mode of the actuatable component. |
| US09771141B2 |
Leading edge system and method for approach noise reduction
A slat control system for an aircraft may include a flight control computer configured to generate a gap command in response to an occurrence of a gap-command condition. The slat control system may further include an edge control system including an edge control device having a plurality of control device positions including at least one designated control device position. The slat control system may additionally include a device actuation system configured to move a leading edge device of an aircraft. The edge control system may be configured to automatically command the device actuation system to extend the leading edge device from a sealed position to a gapped position when the edge control device is in the designated control device position and the gap command is received by the edge control system. |
| US09771140B2 |
Aircraft structure with integrated reinforcing elements
The invention provides an integrated aircraft structure, such as a fuselage, with reinforcing elements in areas of the structure that need them because they have openings or are subjected to high loads. The structure comprises a skin, a plurality of stringers and a plurality of frames with mouseholes for the passage of stringers at their crossing zones. The reinforcing elements are configured with a suitable shape to be superimposed to the stringers in said areas. A manufacturing processes of said integrated aircraft structure is also provided. |
| US09771133B2 |
Tear resistant water mat
A water mat is provided. The mat includes a first buoyant layer, a netting layer and a second buoyant layer. The netting layer may be adhered in between the upper and lower foam layers. The netting layer may include crisscrossing fibers having a first set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other and a second set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other. The first set of fibers crisscross with the second set of fibers, and are thereby perpendicular relative to the second set of fibers. The netting layer provides additional strength to the mat. |
| US09771126B2 |
Bicycle crank assembly
A bicycle crank assembly is basically provided with a bicycle crank arm and an electrical unit. The bicycle crank arm includes a crank portion and a sprocket mounting portion. The sprocket mounting portion includes at least one sprocket mounting arm having a distal end part forming a sprocket mounting structure. The electrical unit includes a first attachment part that is disposed on a first sprocket mounting arm of the at least one sprocket mounting arm at the sprocket mounting structure. |
| US09771123B2 |
Rear wheel suspension device mounting structure of motorcycle frame structure
This rear wheel suspension device of a motorcycle is disposed so as to be displaced to one lateral side relative to a center portion in the vehicle widthwise direction of the motorcycle. A main frame which forms the front half of a motorcycle frame structure has a single backbone frame extending from a head pipe rearward and obliquely downward in the center portion in the vehicle widthwise direction. A vehicle-body-side support member which extends in the vehicle widthwise direction is supported by a rear portion of the backbone frame. A one end portion of the rear wheel suspension device is rotatably supported by a right end portion of the vehicle-body-side support member. |
| US09771112B2 |
Off-highway recreational vehicle
A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel. |
| US09771106B2 |
Vehicle body front structure
A vehicle body front structure includes a front side member, a crush box, a bumper reinforcement, a spacer and a stepped portion. The spacer has an engaging portion and protrudes rearward in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle from an extending portion formed outside in a width direction of the vehicle relative to a connected portion of the bumper reinforcement, the connected portion being connected to the crush box. The stepped portion is formed on a part of a side wall portion of the front side member. The stepped portion is provided behind the engaging portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle apart from the engaging portion. The stepped portion is configured to engage with the engaging portion when the crush box is deformed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. |
| US09771103B2 |
Active disturbance rejection for electrical power steering system
A method of controlling disturbances associated with electric power steering (EPS) systems maintains an original assist torque to feedback signal in the EPS, such as a column torque, and further minimizes the impact from the disturbance source to the feedback signal so that the disturbance is rejected while the original steering feel is maintained. The method further considers interaction of the rejection feature with other functions of the EPS. In one embodiment, relationships for isolating the disturbance are achieved by utilizing a combined feedback and feed-forward compensator. |
| US09771100B2 |
Control device for steer-by-wire steering mechanism
Provided is a control device for a steer-by-wire steering mechanism, the control device including: a tire lateral force detection unit configured to detect tire lateral forces acting on left and right wheels; and a toe angle control unit configured to control toe angles of left and right wheels independently of each other such that the detected tire lateral forces become target lateral forces. Not during deceleration, the toe angle control unit sets target lateral forces FLt and FRt such that the total sum of the left and right target lateral forces is not changed and the total sum of absolute values thereof is decreased, and during deceleration, the toe angle control unit sets the target lateral forces FLt and FRt such that straight traveling stability can be obtained. |
| US09771096B2 |
Relative rotational angular displacement detection device, having a magnetic detection unit that detects a magnetic flux of an annular plane portion from a surface of a ring body
A relative rotational angular displacement detection device includes a pair of rotatable members rotatable relative to each other in a circumferential direction. A permanent magnet is attached to one of the rotatable members and includes magnetic poles magnetized in an axial direction of the axis of rotation and arranged to alternate in polarity in the circumferential direction. A magnetic flux guiding ring includes an annular ring body attached to the other of the rotatable members and is arranged coaxially with the axis of rotation, and a plurality of protruding portions each having a circumferential width smaller than the circumferential width of the magnetic pole. A magnetic detection unit is configured to detect magnetic fluxes of the ring body of the magnetic flux guiding ring. The magnetic flux guiding ring is magnetized depending on the positions of the protruding portions relative to the positions of the magnetic poles. |
| US09771090B2 |
Railway monitoring system
A railway monitoring system for detecting degradations, anomalies, changes, and other states of the railway that may indicate an increased probability of derailment, the need for maintenance, or the impedance of railway operation. The railway monitoring system broadly includes a sensor, a data storage component, a data collection and processing component, and a location positioning component. The sensor and other equipment are mounted in a specially designed or modified rail car and cooperatively collect data representative of railway conditions or states and detect changes in the conditions or states by comparing the collected data to previously collected data points. |
| US09771086B2 |
Air-conditioning duct in passenger car and railcar
An air-conditioning duct in a passenger car of transportation which is extended in a vehicle length direction in a ceiling portion of the passenger car utilized by the general public and receives conditioned air from an air-conditioning apparatus regulating a temperature of the air to guide the conditioned air into an inside of the passenger car. The air-conditioning duct in a passenger car has a non-uniform distribution configuration which makes the discharge volume of the conditioned air from the air-conditioning duct into the inside of the passenger car different and non-uniform among the respective regions of the inside of the passenger car. |
| US09771085B2 |
Robotic vehicle control
A vehicle includes a detection system configured to acquire data regarding operation of the vehicle, and a robotic driving device configured to provide robotic control of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a control system configured to determine whether the robotic driving device is activated, such that the vehicle is in robotic driving mode; receive a request by a prospective operator of the vehicle to deactivate the robotic driving device to initiate a manual driving mode; determine whether the prospective operator is impaired based on the data; and selectively grant or refuse the request based on the determination. |
| US09771082B2 |
Reducing cognitive demand on a vehicle operator by generating passenger stimulus
A method for reducing cognitive demand on a vehicle operator comprises detecting one or more passengers in a vehicle in addition to the vehicle operator, determining an acceptable level of cognitive demand on the vehicle operator corresponding to an operating environment, determining an existing level of cognitive demand on the vehicle operator in the operating environment, determining whether the existing level of cognitive demand is greater than the acceptable level of cognitive demand, and wherein, if the existing level of cognitive demand is greater than the acceptable level of cognitive demand, generating a stimulus directed to the one or more passengers in order to reduce the existing level of cognitive demand on the vehicle operator. |
| US09771070B2 |
Method and system for controlling a host vehicle
A method and system that monitors the behavior of surrounding vehicles in order to predict and react to an upcoming hazard in the road, even in situations where the hazard has not been directly sensed. In an exemplary embodiment, the method monitors an area around the host vehicle and looks for the presence of one or more target vehicles. If target vehicles are detected, then the method evaluates their behavior, classifies their behavior into one of several categories, and assuming that their behavior suggests some type of upcoming hazard, develops an appropriate preemptive response for controlling the host vehicle. The preemptive response may include mimicking, copying and/or integrating with the behavior of the surrounding target vehicles according to so-called “flocking” techniques in order to avoid the otherwise unseen hazard. |
| US09771069B2 |
Method and device for the forward parking of a motor vehicle into a perpendicular parking space
A method and a device for the forward parking of a motor vehicle into a perpendicular parking space, wherein the motor vehicle includes an apparatus for detecting objects in the environment of the motor vehicle. The method includes detecting an object in the environment of the motor vehicle; determining the position of the object in relation to the motor vehicle; selecting a situation-dependent parking strategy as a function of the combination of the position of the object in relation to the motor vehicle and the turn signal position “left”, “right”, or “neutral” under the assumption of a perpendicular parking space next to the detected object; and performing a parking process on the basis of the situation-dependent parking strategy. |
| US09771062B2 |
Method for braking a vehicle
A method for braking a vehicle driving forward, in which the vehicle has a propulsion system including a combustion engine with an output shaft (2a), a gearbox (3) with an input shaft (3a), an electric machine (9) comprising a stator and a rotor, and a planetary gear comprising three components in the form of a sun gear (10), a ring gear (11) and a planet wheel carrier (12). The vehicle is driven with one of the components connected to an output shaft of the combustion engine rotating with a lower rotational speed than one of the components connected to the electric machine. When the vehicle is braked, the electric machine is controlled to apply a brake torque to the input shaft of the gearbox, making the rotational speed of the combustion engine increase. |
| US09771061B2 |
Control system for vehicle
A control system is for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine. The control system includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to limit an output of the internal combustion engine when the electronic control unit determines that the vehicle runs in an unmanned state, such that the output of the internal combustion engine is lower the vehicle runs in the unmanned state than when the vehicle runs in a manned state. |
| US09771059B2 |
Method of supplying electrical appliances of a vehicle
Disclosed is a method for control of a vehicle with a drive system comprising an output shaft in a combustion engine and a planetary gear with a first and a second electrical machine connected via their rotors to the components in the planetary gear, a supply of electrical power to electrical auxiliary units and/or loads present in the vehicle is carried out, by way of the combustion engine being kept running with its output shaft connected with the second electrical machine's rotor, and the electrical auxiliary units and/or loads being supplied with electrical power via the first electrical machine and/or the second electrical machine. |
| US09771058B2 |
Control method of hybrid vehicle
A control method of a hybrid vehicle may include performing a series of commands by a control portion including determining whether an accelerator pedal change amount detected by an accelerator pedal sensor is greater than a predetermined value, starting up an engine through a Hybrid Shaft Generator (HSG) during conversion into an HEV mode from an EV mode, controlling the engine to output constant torque, and synchronizing engine torque with motor torque to engage a clutch. |
| US09771053B2 |
Hydrodynamic retarder
There is provided a hydrodynamic retarder including a bladed rotor and a bladed stator jointly forming a working chamber to be filled with working medium and discharged therefrom, a working medium container receiving working medium, and a control pressure application system pressurizing the working medium with a control pressure medium to displace the working medium from the working medium container into the working chamber to set a desired braking torque. A centrifugal separator separating the working medium from the control pressure medium, the centrifugal separator is connected in a flow-conductive manner to an outlet of the working medium container for the control pressure medium to be pressurized with the control pressure medium, the centrifugal separator is driven by the pressure of the control pressure medium, and the working medium container is assembled from at least two shells, where the first and/or the second shell encloses the centrifugal separator. |
| US09771051B2 |
Seatbelt retractor
An engagement-side flange portion, one of a pair of flange portions on the respective axial ends of a webbing-take-up portion of a take-up drum, is positioned to face engagement teeth and includes a projecting portion formed to project radially outward from its peripheral edge that faces a pawl when the pawl moves to reach engagement position with the engagement teeth. Outer peripheral diameter of engagement-side flange portion is smaller than inner peripheral diameter defined with tip ends of engagement teeth. Maximum outer peripheral dimension formed by the projecting portion and engagement-side flange portion is larger than inner peripheral diameter defined with tip ends of engagement teeth. In a state where the take-up drum is attached to a housing, the projecting portion projects radially outward over inner peripheral diameter defined with tip ends of engagement teeth that is located at axially outward side of the projecting portion. |
| US09771043B2 |
Safety net for vehicles
A vehicle safety system method and apparatus comprises at least one cupboard formed in a ceiling of a vehicle, at least one net stored in the cupboard, at least one detection module configured to identify a state requiring deployment of the net; and at least one deployment module configured to deploy the at least one net when the state requiring deployment of the net is positive. |
| US09771040B2 |
Trailer with rear impact guard
A trailer frame includes a rear bolster, cross-members, and corner gussets extending forwardly from ends of the rear bolster. A rear impact guard includes a bumper positioned at the rear end of the trailer and spaced below the rear bolster, pair of outboard posts, and at least one inboard post. The outboard posts extend between the bumper and the rear bolster adjacent respective opposed distal ends of the bumper, and the inboard post extends between the bumper and the rear bolster between the outboard posts. Each of the pair of outboard posts has a lower end that overlaps with a respective mounting bracket that protrudes upwardly toward the rear bolster from the bumper such that mounting holes of the outboard posts align with mounting holes of the mounting brackets. A laterally-outboard panel of each mounting bracket extends obliquely from the bumper in a direction with a laterally-outward component. |
| US09771036B2 |
Electrically conductive path connecting member
An electrically conductive path connecting member includes a plurality of conductors and one pair of insulating holding members. The plurality of conductors respectively have bent parts in a longitudinal direction. The one pair of insulating holding members hold both end parts of the conductors. |
| US09771029B2 |
Bicycle training aid with intelligent controller
A bicycle training aid with intelligent controller includes a supporting member attached at one end to a bicycle retractably having a wheel disposed at the other end, an action member attached at one end thereof to the supporting member, a driving mechanism attached to the bicycle and engages the action member to cause a displacement of the action member, a sensor attached to either of the bicycle or a body of a rider, a controller, and communication devices. The intelligent controller is configured to monitor the motion status by the sensor signal, make automatically a decision that an event has occurred when a condition has been satisfied, take a procedure corresponding to an occurrence of the event, where the procedure including either of directing the driving mechanism to cause the displacement, or updating the condition according to an algorithm, and actuate the driving mechanism when directed by the procedure. |
| US09771027B2 |
Console support panel and console assembly employing the same
The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a console support panel which includes a first portion defining a cavity to receive therein a pivot shaft of an inertia block; and a second portion positioned next to the first portion and to support a movable cover, wherein the first portion further includes a lead-in rib extending into the cavity to restrain translational movement of the pivot shaft. In certain embodiments, the lead-in rib includes first and second lead-in ribs to restrain translational movement of first and second ends of the pivot shaft, respectively. |
| US09771026B2 |
Vehicle storage container
One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a storage container including first, second and third walls, a first panel having first and second sides, the first side being connected to the first wall, and a second panel having third and fourth sides, the third side being connected to the second side, the fourth side being connected to and movable along the second and third walls. |
| US09771023B2 |
Emergency light module for motor vehicles
A combination of headlight assembly and an emergency light module consists of a light module and a lighting cavity having a reflector with a light emitting source. A headlight assembly comprises a reflecting portion and a lens member. The reflector is connected to the external area of the lens, so that the light source faces the headlight reflector, wherein the light generated by the light emitting source is directed through the lens into the interior of the headlight assembly and is reflected back from the reflector utilizing its reflective properties passing though the body of the lens illuminating area outside the motor vehicle, so that working condition of the vehicle headlight light is simulated. |
| US09771022B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus for a vehicle includes a virtual image display device, a detection device, and a picture control device. The virtual image display device emits predetermined light to permit a windshield or a combiner to reflect the predetermined light towards an eye of a driver. The emitted predetermined light is to display a picture. The virtual image display device displays the picture in a displayed area as a virtual image; the picture appears ahead of the vehicle. The detection device detects a target that is an obstacle or an intersection. The picture control device displays the picture to appear below the target in the displayed area, and then moves the picture to a position corresponding to the target apparently while decreasing at least a width of the picture. |
| US09771017B1 |
Electric toy with illuminated handlebar
An electric toy vehicle according to the present disclosure comprises an illuminated handlebar including a hollow tube having a first end and a second end. The illuminated handlebar also includes a light disposed within the hollow tube and between the first end and the second end of the tube and a switch electrically coupled to the light and disposed at one of the first end and the second end of the hollow tube. The toy vehicle further includes a motor electrically coupled to the switch and a battery electrically coupled to the motor, the light and the switch. The light is visible within the hollow tube when the switch is activated and the motor powers the electric toy vehicle. |
| US09771016B2 |
Vehicle light apparatus
A vehicle light apparatus includes a low-beam headlight unit, and a composite headlight unit that includes a plurality of light-emitting modules and a control module. Each light-emitting module includes a high-beam light element and a turn signal light element. The control module is electrically coupled to the light-emitting modules and the low-beam headlight unit so as to simultaneously turn off the high-beam light elements and turn on the low-beam headlight unit when the turn signal light elements are switched on. |
| US09771015B2 |
Ratchet buckle
A ratchet buckle, which is configured to connect a first strap and a second strap, includes a controlling device, an operating device connected to the first strap, a reel passing through the controlling device and the operating device along an axial line, the second strap wound around the reel, at least one ratchet set mounted on the reel, the reel being not rotated relative to the ratchet set, and a pawl device. When the user wants to unwind the second strap from the reel, the user moves and rotates the controlling device smoothly with only one hand thereof; therefore, it's very convenient for the user to operate. The special structure making the ratchet set unidirectionally rotatable, and it doesn't need any further structure, so that it is lighter and has lower cost. |
| US09771008B2 |
Seat back structure for vehicle
A seat back structure for a vehicle according to one aspect of the present invention including a headrest, a seat back frame, a pad disposed in front of a surface of the seat back frame, a backrest surface of the pad, and right and left side supports each provided on either side of the backrest surface in a seat width direction, in which a right slit portion and a left slit portion are provided between the backrest surface and the right and the left side supports, respectively, each of the right slit portion and the left slit portion penetrating the pad in the thickness direction of the pad and extending in a vertical direction of the pad, and the right and the left slit portions are spaced apart from each other in the seat width direction. |
| US09771001B2 |
Hybrid electrically powered transportation system utilizing renewable energy stored in supercapacitors
An electrical grid management system is disclosed, and includes a plurality of segmented pathways that each include a corresponding renewable energy source and a vehicle propelled along the plurality of segmented pathways. The electrical grid management system includes a system control module including control logic determining a baseline operational plan. The baseline operation plan is based on scheduling and operational requirements of the vehicle. The electrical grid management system also includes a corresponding supercapacitor provided for at least one of the plurality of segmented pathways. The supercapacitor stores energy generated by the corresponding renewable energy source for later use to propel the vehicle along a corresponding segmented pathway. The electrical grid management system includes a plurality of section control modules in communication with the system control module, the corresponding supercapacitor, and the main grid. |
| US09770998B2 |
Control method and system for starting of fuel cell vehicle
A control method and system for starting a fuel cell vehicle is provided. The method includes setting a first output power that is an output power required for driving the vehicle and beginning to increase the fuel cell temperature after setting the first output power. In addition, available output power of a fuel cell is estimated and a discharge power of a high-voltage battery is received. A second output power that is a sum of the available output power of the fuel cell and the discharge power of the high-voltage battery is calculated. The method further includes determining whether the second output power is greater than the first output power and determining whether starting of the vehicle is allowable based on the determination of whether the second output power is greater than the first output power. |
| US09770997B2 |
Detection of imbalance across multiple battery cells measured by the same voltage sensor
A vehicle having a battery pack with cells arranged in at least groups of two cells in series is disclosed. A controller balances the cells based on a change in voltage across the cells being different than an expected change in voltage. The expected value is based on a current and a time associated with charging or discharging the cells. A controller is disclosed that commands charging and discharging of the battery cells based on a difference between a voltage across the group and the expected value for the group. A method for charging and discharging a battery pack is disclosed. The voltage across a group of cells is measured and compared to an expected value. An imbalance in a cell attribute is estimated according to a difference between the measured voltage and the expected voltage. The voltage across each battery cell is not required. |
| US09770993B2 |
Electric vehicle charging station
A vehicle charging station includes a track configured to extend across a plurality of vehicle parking spaces and a movable charging apparatus supported by the track. The movable charging apparatus is translatable along the track between the plurality of vehicle parking spaces to charge one or more vehicles. The movable charging apparatus includes a base slidably coupled with the track, an end effector in mechanical communication with the base and configured to electrically couple with an electric vehicle disposed within one of the plurality of vehicle parking spaces, and a power delivery circuit configured to receive an electrical charge from a power source and to controllably provide the electrical charge to the electric vehicle. |
| US09770989B2 |
Vehicle display device
A vehicle display device is provided in an electric vehicle including a friction brake and includes: a loss energy calculation module that calculates a loss energy released from the electric vehicle on the basis of an actuation state of the friction brake; a consumption calculation module that calculates an energy consumption consumed by the electric vehicle on the basis of the loss energy; a first efficiency calculation module that calculates a first energy efficiency on the basis of a travel distance and an energy consumption in a first period; a second efficiency calculation module that calculates a second energy efficiency on the basis of a travel distance and an energy consumption in a second period shorter than the first period; and a display control module that controls a display content of an onboard display on the basis of an efficiency difference between the first and second energy efficiencies. |
| US09770986B2 |
User interface apparatus and input acquiring method
A user interface apparatus made of a grip portion which is gripped by an operator; a contact sensor which is arranged on a surface of the grip portion and which detects a contact position; a sensor information acquiring unit configured to acquire sensor information outputted from the contact sensor; and an input operation acquiring unit configured to acquire a difference between pieces of sensor information respectively acquired at different times and to determine that an input operation corresponding to a predetermined pattern has been performed when the difference conforms to the predetermined pattern. |
| US09770983B2 |
Portable hand converter for a motor vehicle
A portable hand converter for enabling foot-free operation of a conventional motor vehicle. An upper assembly includes a support plate enabling attachment to the steering column of a motor vehicle and a pivotally attached handle. Two adjustable action arms, pivotally connected to the handle, each include a threaded rod slideable within a hollow tube and an adjustable lock nut for adjusting the length of the action arm. A lower end of each action arm is pivotally connected to a pedal clamp assembly. The pedal clamp assemblies enable connection of the lower end of each action arm to one of the foot-operated pedals of a motor vehicle. Attaching the support plate to the steering column and the pedal clamp assemblies to the brake pedal and gas pedal respectively, and adjusting the length of the adjustable action arms enables total control of the motor vehicle by the operator's hands. |
| US09770972B1 |
Push-pull heat management system for a motor vehicle
A heat management system is provided for a motor vehicle. That heat management system includes a first wheel rim having an air inlet, a thermal load downstream from the air inlet and a second wheel rim having an air outlet downstream from the thermal load. A method of managing heat in a motor vehicle is also disclosed. |
| US09770966B1 |
Impact resistant cover for a vehicle
An impact resistant cover for a vehicle including a set of top pads, a set of left pads and right pads, a front pad, and a rear pad. Each pad includes a waterproof outer layer, an impact resistant middle layer, a soft bottom layer, and hook and loop fasteners. Each left, right, front and read pad includes a strap with a hook. The pads removably attach to each other to form the cover. The strap and hook secure the cover to the vehicle. The impact resistant middle layer absorbs the force delivered by the hail. The soft bottom layer prevents damage to the vehicle by the cover. The cover is modular so that any number of pads may be used to accommodate vehicles of different sizes and shapes. The impact resistant middle layer can be composed of polystyrene foam, fiberboard, air bubble plastic, or an inflatable rubber bladder. |
| US09770963B1 |
Windshield sunshade
The invention is a sunscreen that deploys a flexible screen by feeding a compressible member into a channel constructed into the perimeter of a screen, such that the screen then unfurls into an appropriate vehicle dash sunscreen. For storage, the member is retracted from the channel, but as the end of the member is affixed to the device, its retraction necessarily closes the screen from its open position to the compressed storage position. |
| US09770961B2 |
Intermittent operation of battery temperature control system
A temperature control system includes an on-vehicle battery, on-vehicle air conditioner, and a controller. The on-vehicle battery is charged using an external power supply located outside of the vehicle. The on-vehicle air conditioner controls the temperature of the vehicle interior and the temperature of the on-vehicle battery. The controller operates the on-vehicle air conditioner in an intermittent operation mode so as to control the temperature of the on-vehicle battery, when the on-vehicle battery is charged using the external power supply. |
| US09770956B2 |
Axle bracket liner
Liner assemblies for axle brackets of axle coupling assemblies are disclosed. The liner assemblies include a body having an elongated base and at least one extension member having a connector. Liner assembly and axle bracket combinations and method of connecting liner assemblies to axle brackets also are disclosed, with the liner assemblies including a body having an elongated base and at least one extension member having at least one connector, with the axle brackets including a body having a central portion and including at least one connector receiver configured to receive the at least one connector of the at least one extension member of the liner assemblies. |
| US09770955B2 |
Lock for securing trailer hitch
A lock for securing a trailer hitch includes a latching member, a position-limiting assembly, and a housing. The position-limiting assembly includes first and second position-limiting members, a magnetic member, and a securing pin. The first position-limiting member is configured for detachable engagement with the latching member. The second position-limiting member is mounted in the housing, receives the magnetic member, and is slidably connected to the first position-limiting member via the securing pin in order to be moved to an engaged position and a disengaged position. When at the engaged position, the second position-limiting member is mounted to the latching member due to the magnetic member and thereby fixes the first position-limiting member in position. When at the disengaged position, the second position-limiting member is separate from an end portion of the latching member to allow detachment of the first position-limiting member from the latching member. |
| US09770951B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A tread portion of a pneumatic tire in which a tread pattern is formed includes: a first circumferential groove extending in a tire circumferential direction; a second circumferential groove outward of the first circumferential groove in a tire width direction; a first lug groove group containing first lug grooves disposed in the tire circumferential direction, each first lug groove extending, inclined with respect to the tire width direction, from the second circumferential groove toward the first circumferential groove; and a second lug groove group containing second lug grooves disposed in the tire circumferential direction, each second lug groove being disposed between the first circumferential groove and the second circumferential groove with both ends disposed at a position spaced apart from the first circumferential groove, the second circumferential groove, and the first lug grooves, and intersecting with at least two of the first lug grooves. |
| US09770948B2 |
Display device
A display section displays a shift indicator in a smaller size than that in a normal state at the start of display (upon switching the display) of the shift indicator. After that, the display section gradually enlarges a size of the shift indicator until it has a larger size than that in the normal state, and then gradually reduces the size of the shift indicator until it has the size in the normal state, thereby starting the display of the shift indicator in the size in the normal state. This operation provides a display device through which a driver can readily recognize the current shift position. |
| US09770944B2 |
Reflex rim for enhanced efficiency
A bicycle rim is configured to reduce drag as well as enhance steering stability, such as in gusty and/or high cross wind conditions. The rim includes a leading edge where the rim interfaces with a tire, and a sidewall extends from the leading edge. The rim includes a spoke face where one or more spokes extend from the bicycle rim. A reflexed blend portion is disposed between the sidewall and the spoke face. The reflexed blend portion allows the sidewall to have increased camber which lowers pressure drag. At the same time, the reflexed blend portion allows the spoke face to have a larger radius so as to provide greater steering stability, such as in gusty and/or high cross wind conditions. |
| US09770943B2 |
Omnidirectional wheel
An omnidirectional wheel including a rim with at least one plate member and a means of attaching the wheel to a vehicle; a plurality of rollers comprising at least two toroidal rows of rollers disposed around the rim for mounting a tire; and a means of actuating the tire around its axis, defined, for example, by the never-ending torus axial member of the tire, whereby, when the wheel is engaging the ground, the tire rolling on the rim causes a side movement of the wheel, parallel to the wheel axis, in a plan orthogonal to the normal plan of rotation of the wheel when attached to the vehicle. A tire having a never-ending torus axial member, a helical bearing member, and a resilient toroidal shape is also provided. |
| US09770940B2 |
Bicycle wheel with unitary side construction
A wheel having a longitudinal plane normal to an axis of rotation. The wheel has a rim with side surfaces on opposite sides of the longitudinal plane. A hub is concentrically disposed relative to the rim. Two unitary side elements are disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal plane and are coupled to the rim and to end portions of the hub. Each of the unitary side elements has an annular sidewall, a flange portion, and a plurality of spokes that do not cross the longitudinal plane and that integrally interconnect the annular sidewall and the flange portion. An end portion of each spoke of the one side element is tied to the end portion of an aligned spoke of the other side element adjacent to the sidewall to restrict the tied end portions from moving away from each other. |
| US09770939B2 |
Manufacturing method and structure of carbon fiber rims
A manufacturing method and structure of a carbon fiber rim is revealed. A metal strip is formed by heating a metal substrate to a moldable temperature and then extruded molding. The metal strip comprises two side walls, a connecting wall and an inner rim wall to form a space surrounded by the side walls, the connecting wall, and the inner rim wall. Next, two terminals of the strip are connected to form a circle as a rim frame's embryo. The two side walls, or the two side walls and the inner rim wall of the rim frame's embryo are milled to form plural through holes and become a rim frame. Afterwards, the surface of the rim frame is roughened and covered with a trimmed carbon fiber cloth having a predetermined shape. After heatsetting and surface treating, a carbon fiber rim having a light weight and a strong structure is obtained. |
| US09770938B2 |
Protective bib for container
Technologies are generally described for protecting an edge of a container opening from material, such as container contents being moved into or out of the container, and for protecting container contents from contamination from the edge of the container opening, e.g., rust or debris at the edge. |
| US09770935B2 |
Optical security component with a reflective effect, production of such a component and secure document provided with such a component
An optical security component designed to be observed in a spectral observation band of between 380 nm and 780 nm by direct reflection, comprising an observation face and identifiable information, the component successively including, starting from the side opposite the observation face, a first support layer, identification elements obtained by printing an absorbent material in at least part of the visible spectrum, with a low refractive index, to reproduce at least part of the identifiable information, at least part of the identification elements being structured on one of their faces opposite the face across from the support layer, to form a first subwavelength grating, a second layer, with a high refractive index, covering the first support layer and the identification elements, and a third layer, with a low refractive index, transparent in the observation spectral band of the component. |
| US09770933B2 |
Greeting cards with suspended motion
The present invention is directed to various embodiments of a greeting card having at least one motor attached to a mechanism which causes movement to a mobile object and one or more attachments suspended from the mobile object. The mobile object may be a circular disc, a string or a swing structure. Each mobile object contains one or more attachments either attached directly thereto or suspended therefrom via a string or line. The motor may effect various movements in the mobile object such as circular motion, back-and-forth motion or bouncing or vibrating motion. |
| US09770931B2 |
Fabric print medium
A fabric print medium containing a fabric base substrate and a primer layer composition applied to the fabric base substrate. Said primer layer composition includes at least three types of polymeric particles, at least two different fire retardant agents and a water-soluble high-valence metal complex. Also disclosed are the method for making such fabric print medium and the method for producing printed images using said material. |
| US09770930B2 |
Tape drive and transfer printer
A tape drive comprising: first and second motors; first and second spool supports, respectively receiving first and second spools of tape, the first spool support being driveable by the first motor and the second spool support being drivable by the second motor; a sensor arranged to provide a signal indicative of linear movement of tape between the tape spools along a predetermined tape path; a controller arranged to control energization of said first and second motors for transport of the tape in at least one direction between the first and second spools of tape along the predetermined tape path; wherein the controller is arranged to generate data indicating the diameter of said first and second spools of tape based upon said signal provided by the sensor and data indicating rotation of each of said first and second spools. |
| US09770929B2 |
Image forming apparatus and method for performing preparation operations prior to image data receipt
An image forming apparatus includes a communication interface, an image forming unit, a plurality of sheet feeders, and a motor configured to selectively apply a drive force any of the sheet feeders. A transmission assembly switches transmission to any one of the sheet feeders. A controller receives preceding data from the communication interface, and, in response, controls the transmission assembly to initiate a switch of the transmission of the drive force to a standard sheet feeder among the plurality of the sheet feeders. In response to receipt control data received after the preceding data, the controller controls the image forming unit, motor, and transmission assembly to form an image on the sheet based on an image forming condition included in the control data. |
| US09770925B2 |
Recording apparatus and winding method
A printer includes a transportation unit that transports roll paper, a winding unit that winds up the transported roll paper, and a controller that controls the transportation unit and the winding unit. The controller switches between thresholds for a torque limit of the winding unit on the basis of inertia of the winding unit and a speed at which the roll paper is transported when the winding unit winds up the roll paper in synchronization with a transportation operation of the transportation unit. |
| US09770919B2 |
Recording apparatus
There is provided a recording apparatus in which it is possible to use a suitable reaction liquid to be applied on the recording medium, out of multiple types of reaction liquids. A recording apparatus includes a transport mechanism that transports a recording medium, a reaction liquid applying mechanism that selectively applies, on the recording medium, either a first reaction liquid that reacts with ink or a second reaction liquid that reacts with the ink and is different from the first reaction liquid, and an ink discharge mechanism that is positioned downstream from the reaction liquid applying mechanism in the transport direction of the recording medium and discharges the ink onto the recording medium. It is preferable that the reaction liquid applying mechanism include a first reaction liquid discharge unit that discharges the first reaction liquid and a second reaction liquid discharge unit that discharges the second reaction liquid. |
| US09770918B2 |
Print device
A print device includes a first print portion, a first discharge portion, a second print portion, a second discharge portion, and a user interface portion. The first discharge portion is configured to discharge a first medium printed by the first print portion. The second discharge portion is configured to discharge a second medium printed by the second print portion. The user interface portion is disposed on a front side portion of the print device. A main scanning direction of the first print portion and a main scanning direction of the second print portion are substantially parallel to an up-down direction. A length in the up-down direction of the second print portion is shorter than a length in the up-down direction of the first print portion. The second print portion is disposed to the front of the first print portion. |
| US09770917B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus
Provided is a liquid injecting apparatus equipped with a liquid injecting head, which is mounted on a carriage and moved reciprocally in a widthwise direction of a target, and a valve unit, which is mounted on the carriage to be supplied with liquid via a supply passage from a liquid retainer and to supply liquid to the liquid injecting head. The valve unit has a pressure chamber connected to the liquid retainer via the supply passage; a valve, which opens or closes the supply passage to supply liquid to the pressure chamber; and a flexible film member, which is displaced based on a negative pressure generated as liquid in the pressure chamber decreases to thereby operate the valve. |
| US09770915B1 |
Replaceable item authentication
A replaceable item for a host device includes a non-volatile memory and logic. The non-volatile memory stores passwords or authentication values, and/or a cryptographic key. The logic satisfactorily responds to requests for passwords a maximum permitted number of times to authenticate the replaceable item within the host device. |
| US09770912B2 |
Ink cartridge
The invention relates to an ink cartridge comprising a liquid ink, an extraction system for the liquid ink and a container for the liquid ink, the container having a non zero water vapor transmission rate, the liquid ink occupying a first region 411 of the container, the ink cartridge further comprising a second liquid, the second liquid occupying a second region 421 of the container, whereby the first and the second region are separated, and whereby the extraction system is in communication with the first region but is not in communication with the second region. |
| US09770911B2 |
Liquid ejection head and liquid ejection apparatus with beam-shaped members in flow passage
In a liquid ejection head and a liquid ejection apparatus that can suppress deterioration of image quality, a plurality of second beam-shaped member is provided on the downstream side of a first beam-shaped member in a flow passage connected to an ejection element substrate. The first beam-shaped member divides the flow passage into two flow passages in a liquid-flowing direction and the second beam-shaped member sandwich a line extending from the first beam-shaped member in the liquid-flowing direction. |
| US09770910B2 |
Collector substrate advancement to collect fluid
An image forming system includes a fluid applicator unit, a substrate positioning unit, and a fluid collector assembly. The fluid collector assembly includes a collector substrate, a collector advancement unit, and a collector control module. The fluid applicator unit may apply fluid to a substrate. The substrate positioning unit may position the substrate in a printzone to receive the fluid from the fluid applicator unit such that a first portion of the fluid remains on the substrate and a second portion of the fluid does not remain on the substrate. The collector substrate may collect the second portion of the fluid in the printzone below the substrate. The collector advancement unit may advance the collector substrate along a collector transport path below the substrate in the printzone. The collector control module may control the collector advancement unit to selectively advance the collector substrate along the collector transport path in response to application of the fluid to the substrate by the fluid applicator unit. |
| US09770909B2 |
Printhead dies molded with nozzle health sensor
In an implementation, a printhead includes a printhead die molded into a molding. The die has a front surface exposed outside the molding to dispense fluid drops through nozzles and an opposing back surface covered by the molding except at a channel in the molding through which fluid may pass directly to the back surface. The die also has a nozzle health sensor molded into the molding to detect defective nozzles in the printhead die. |
| US09770906B2 |
Ink buildup sensor arrangement
A continuous ink jet print head (10), including: an ink droplet generator (116) configured to emit an ink droplet (158) along an undeflected droplet flight path (30); a charge electrode (118) configured to impart a charge to the ink droplet; deflector plates (120A, 120B) adjacent the undeflected droplet flight path, downstream from the charge electrode, and configured to deflect the ink droplet to a deflected droplet flight path that lies within a range of deflected flight paths bounded by at least deflected droplet flight path and a most deflected droplet flight path; a gutter (122) configured to receive an ink droplet traveling along the undeflected droplet flight path; and an ink buildup sensor (102) configured to detect an accumulation of ink (140) relative to a droplet flight path disposed within the range of deflected flight paths. |
| US09770904B2 |
Fluid drop detection in firing paths corresponding to nozzles of a printhead
A method of operating a printing system includes identifying groups of nozzles of a plurality of nozzles of a printhead device. The method also includes ejecting fluid drops by the printhead device from nozzles thereof and along corresponding firing paths. The method also includes controlling movement of a detector carriage including a plurality of drop detectors of a drop detector array with respect to the printhead device by a control module to align each one of the drop detectors with the respective firing paths corresponding to the respective nozzles at a predetermined time. The method also includes sensing the firing paths corresponding to the nozzles to detect a presence of the fluid drops by the drop detectors such that each one of the drop detectors senses at a same time a respective firing path corresponding to a respective nozzle for a plurality of groups of nozzles. |
| US09770900B2 |
Inkjet recording apparatus
An inkjet recording apparatus includes a calculation section, a selection section, and a recording head. The calculation section calculates respective densities of first regions in pairs included in the image. The selection section selects dot patterns corresponding to the respective first regions according to the respective densities of the first regions. The recording head ejects ink onto a sheet based on a dot pattern corresponding to a region of the image other than the first regions and the dot patterns corresponding to the respective first regions. The first regions in pairs corresponds to end portions in pairs among a plurality of end portions of the image that each extend in a conveyance direction of the sheet. The dot patterns corresponding to the respective first regions each have a density lower than a corresponding one of the densities of the respective first regions calculated by the calculation section. |
| US09770899B2 |
Controlling the amount of printing fluid
A method for controlling the amount of printing fluid deposited by a printhead for a plurality of passes of a swath width of a printing process is described. The printing process may include periodic servicing of the printhead. The method may include determining an amount of printing fluid to be deposited for each pass of the swath width; identifying which pass of the swath width servicing is to occur; and reducing the determined amount of printing fluid deposited during a first pass immediately following servicing of the printhead. |
| US09770898B2 |
Image forming device and dot pattern determining method
An image forming device includes a pattern determining unit and a pattern forming unit. In response to determining that dots are formed continuously in a moving direction on a dot omission pixels within a designated range in the moving direction based on recording data before supplementation of dots by a defective nozzle, and in response to determining that dots are formed continuously in the moving direction on adjacent pixels within the designated range, the pattern determining unit determines a dot pattern after supplementation for a plurality of pixels based on the recording data such that the dot pattern after supplementation is indicative of either enlarging at least a portion of dots formed on the adjacent pixels within the designated range or arranging dots in secondary adjacent pixels within the designated range regardless of dot arrangement of the secondary adjacent pixels according to the recording data before supplementation of dots. |
| US09770895B2 |
Intaglio printing press
An intaglio printing press includes: a first intaglio printing unit; a second intaglio printing unit; a dryer for drying a printed surface of a sheet subjected to printing by the first intaglio printing unit; a convertible unit which holds and conveys the sheet received from the first intaglio printing unit and passes the sheet to the second intaglio printing unit in such a way that a surface of the sheet to be subjected to intaglio printing by the second intaglio printing unit is switchable between one surface and another surface of the sheet; and a second skewing adjustment cylinder and a second circumferential adjustment cylinder which are disposed between the convertible unit and the second intaglio printing unit and which adjust a position of a pattern to be intaglio-printed on the sheet by the second intaglio printing unit. |
| US09770892B2 |
Induction welding process and device for parts made of composite materials
A device comprising at least one pressure generation unit and a heating unit, the heating unit comprising a two-sided inductor and being configured to generate a uniform alternating magnetic field in an assembly comprising two parts made of composite materials comprising carbon fibers embedded in a resin and a field absorber. The field absorber is configured to absorb the magnetic field and comprising a ferromagnetic material. The field absorber is arranged at the contact walls of the two parts, so as to heat them to at least a transformation temperature of the resin. |
| US09770889B2 |
Composite plate structure and flexible apparatus
A composite plate structure including a flexible substrate and a release layer is provided. The flexible substrate has an upper surface and a lower surface. The release layer is disposed on the lower surface of the flexible substrate, and includes a hydrophobic material and a bonding material. The hydrophobic material includes at least one fluorine atom. The bonding material at least includes an amide functional group or an epoxy functional group. The bonding material is bonded to the flexible substrate through the amide functional group or the epoxy functional group. A flexible apparatus including the composite plate structure is also provided. |
| US09770883B1 |
Fuel containment autonomous self-sealing system
A seal-healing material that is used to form fuel tanks and other fuel containing items uses a pair of reagents disposed within multiple individual cells on either side of a polymer film with other polymer films forming the outer boundaries of each set of cells. The reagents, when mixed, chemically react to form a sealant. An elastomeric sheet is bound to each polymer film such that a fibrous material is disposed between each polymeric film and elastomeric film. |
| US09770880B2 |
Handle and top handle reinforcement for a paperboard carton
A fully enclosed carton for carrying heavy loads with a reinforcement insert for the handle apertures located in the top end flaps of the carton. The paperboard reinforcing insert may be extended as a bridge across the top panel of the carton to prevent tearing of the handle apertures in the top end flaps and also tearing in the top panel of the carton when carrying a heavy load. The carton may have one or more dispensers in the top panel which may extend into an adjoining side panel. Multiple tear lines may be formed for the dispenser flap in the insert that extends across the top panel to permit easy access to the containers, such as bottles, in the carton. The paperboard reinforcing insert may have a larger aperture than the handle aperture in each top end flap to adjust for any imprecision in the alignment of the paperboard insert in forming the carton sleeve from the paperboard blank. When the paperboard insert extends across the top panel and one or more dispensers are formed in the top panel, multiple tear lines may be used to form the flaps in the insert to compensate for any imprecision in the insertion of the insert that extends across the top panel into the carton sleeve when it is being formed. |
| US09770879B2 |
Press drive with several modes of operating a press and method for operating a press drive
A press drive for a press includes an elbow lever drive. The elbow lever drive includes a first lever, a second lever and a connecting rod. The lengths of the two levers as well as the connecting rod are fixed. The first lever is pivotally supported on the press frame by a first support bearing. The second lever is supported on the plunger via a second support bearing. The connecting rod and the two levers are supported by an elbow joint so as to be pivotable relative to each other about a common pivot axis. The connecting rod is driven by an eccentric drive. An adjustment arrangement is provided for moving the eccentric drive relative to the press frame or respectively, the first support bearing. In this way, different operating modes can be established depending on the position of the eccentric drive along the adjustment path. |
| US09770877B2 |
Roller system adapted to be used in relation to a flattening apparatus for flattening foodstuff
A flattening apparatus with a roller system including an impact resistant system and a first conveyor belt facing and arranged opposite to the impact resistant system and having a flattening area between the first conveyor belt and the impact resistant system. The roller system is rotatable mounted adjacent to the first conveyor belt distally away from the impact resistant system across the first conveyor belt. Foodstuff is flattened and compressed by rotating the roller system while conveying the foodstuff through the flattening area such that an outwardly protruding surface structure presses the first conveyor belt towards the impact resistant system. The surface structure is askew in relation to the longitudinal axis of the roller system and is designed with a portion provided in contact with the first conveyor belt at all times during rotation of the roller system. |
| US09770872B2 |
Method of fabricating fiber reinforced composite structure having stepped surface
Fiber reinforced composite structures having curved stepped surfaces are fabricated by laying up plies of fiber reinforced material over a tool having a stepped tool feature. The plies are rotated about a fixed axis as they are laid up to substantially form a fixed axis rosette pattern. The plies are angularly oriented such that at least certain of the plies have fiber orientations other than 0, +45, −45 and 90 degrees. Potential bridging of the fibers over the stepped tool features is reduced or eliminated by cutting slits in the plies in the area of the stepped features, so that the plies can be fully compacted. |
| US09770869B2 |
Additive manufacturing with virtual planarization control
A method and system for printing a three-dimensional part, which includes printing a plurality of successive layers of the three-dimensional part with the additive manufacturing system based on bitslices in a bitslice stack, measuring surface heights of the successive layers after each of the successive layers are printed, determining differences between the measured surface heights and predicted stack heights of the bitslices, identifying one or more topographical error regions based on the determined differences, and modifying the bitslice stack to compensate for the one or more topographical error regions. |
| US09770867B2 |
Method and material system for building models in layers
The present invention describes a method for building modes in layers, wherein a first material and subsequent thereto selectively a second material are applied in layers in a build space, and these two application steps are repeated until a desired model is obtained. The two materials form a solid object in a suitable mixing ratio, the first material including a particulate material and the second material being applied with the aid of a print head. The first material, the second material and/or the particulate material include one or more diamines and/or one or more dicarbonyl compounds as tree binder. |
| US09770864B2 |
Methods of internally insulating a fluted core sandwich structure
A method of partially insulating an interior space of a pre-formed fluted core panel is disclosed herein. The fluted core panel includes a first facesheet, a second facesheet spaced apart from the first facesheet, and webs between the first facesheet and second facesheet. The interior space is defined between the first facesheet, the second facesheet, and adjacent webs. The method includes positioning a spacer in a first portion of the interior space, positioning a membrane between the spacer and a second portion of the interior space, and positioning insulation in the second portion of the interior space. Additionally, the method includes pressing the membrane against the spacer, curing the membrane, and removing the spacer from the first portion of the interior space. |
| US09770862B2 |
Method of making adhesion between an optical waveguide structure and thermoplastic polymers
A compact method for forming strong hermetic bonds and seals. Such bonds are made simply and with no intervening adhesives, by directly melting a thermoplastic polymer against or between two surfaces of thermoset materials. |
| US09770861B2 |
Method of manufacturing fuel tanks by blow moulding
A method of manufacturing fuel tanks made of polymer material using a blow molding technique, the method including: offering up at least one sheet form extrudate between two opposing cavities of an open mold with an impression that corresponds to a shape of a tank that is to manufactured; then bringing the two cavities together until the mold is closed; as the two cavities are being moved closer together and before the extrudate comes into contact with one of them, injecting a first fluid between the extrudate and at least one cavity; injecting a second fluid on the opposite side of the extrudate from each cavity, to press it firmly against the wall of the cavity; removing the first fluid present between the cavity and the extrudate before end of injection of the second fluid. |
| US09770856B2 |
Composite molded article having two-layer structure
The present invention has an object of providing a molded article of a composite structure obtained by bonding a polar thermoplastic resin, especially polyacetal, with another resin in a simple manner. According to the present invention, a molded article of a composite structure obtained by bonding a polar thermoplastic resin and a resin containing an aliphatic ester structure as a main component to each other in the state where at least a face at which both of the materials contact each other is in a melted state can be provided. |
| US09770855B2 |
Method of manufacturing a surgical instrument or prosthesis
A method of manufacturing a surgical instrument or prosthesis and an injection moulded surgical instrument or prosthesis are described. A first material is injected into a first mould to form an interim component. A second material is injected into a second mould containing at least part of the interim component to form the surgical instrument or prosthesis such that portions of the first and second materials are exposed at the external surface of the surgical instrument or prosthesis. The first and second materials are visually distinct such that at least one exposed portion of the first or second material adjacent to an exposed portion of the other material forms a marking which is visible to a user. |
| US09770850B2 |
Imprint apparatus and article manufacturing method
Provided is an imprint apparatus that imprints a pattern formed on a mold onto a substrate. The imprint apparatus includes a substrate holder that holds the substrate and can move in a direction along the surface of the substrate; a gas supply unit for supplying a gas into a space between a pattern part of the mold and the substrate; and a wall part that is disposed so as to enclose the space that is supplied with gas, wherein at a position opposed to the substrate and the mold, the wall part faces the substrate holder or the substrate with a gap therebetween. |
| US09770849B2 |
Method of making a sandwich-type, compression-molded, composite component having improved surface appearance
A method of making a sandwich-type, compression-molded, composite component having improved surface appearance is provided. Resin skins and a core of a blank or stack of sandwich materials are heated to a softening temperature of the resin. A compression mold is provided including component-forming, upper and lower dies with opposing molding surfaces cooperating to define a mold cavity. The heated blank or stack is allowed to cool in the mold cavity until inner surfaces of the skins are bonded to top and bottom surfaces of the core to seal core cavities. Air in the sealed cavities urges softened portions of the skins inwardly towards the cavities of the core as the air in the cavities cools. A vacuum is applied at a first outer surface of the blank or stack in the mold cavity sufficient to prevent debossing and improve appearance of the first outer surface. |
| US09770846B2 |
Method for producing and monitoring an object at least partially made of plastic, and component
A method for producing an object or component, which is at least partially formed from plastic, by supplying energy for solidifying the plastic of the object or component to the plastic to be solidified by at least one energy conductor, such as an optical fiber, in the component to be produced, and the solidification of the plastic can be accelerated by the direct energy introduction into the object or component to be produced. |
| US09770835B2 |
Oscillatory shaver
A shaving unit for a dry shaver includes at least one outer cutter and one under cutter. Driven by a motor, the outer cutter and the under cutter are movable relative to each other in an oscillatory motion. The under cutter and the outer cutter, which are biased into relative engagement by at least one spring, slide along a common contact surface. The spring is arranged in such a way that its biasing force always acts at an angle to the direction of oscillation. |
| US09770833B2 |
Knife
The invention relates to a knife including a housing (11) inside which a blade holder (15) is movably mounted. The blade holder (15) comprises a main part (17) and least one holding part (18) which is movable between a holding position and a in replacement position. In the holding position, a blade (16) can be tightly retained in a replaceable manner in a blade seat between a first holding surface (46) of the main part (17) and a second holding surface (45) of the holding part (18), while in the replacement position, the blade (16) can be removed from the blade seat or a new blade can be mounted in the blade seat. The invention is characterized in that in at least one relative position of the blade holder (15) to the housing (11), the blade holder (15) is biased against a stop (21) by a restoring force, and in that the holding part (18) can be moved into the blade replacement position by having an abutment surface (24) on the stop (21) cooperate with a mating surface (25) on the blade holder (15). |
| US09770832B2 |
Adjustable length robotic cable fitting
An adjustable cable fitting for a thru-arm cable of a robotic welding torch includes a female member formed of an elongated tubular body having a forward end, a rear end, and a through hole extending axially from the forward end to the rear end. The forward end includes a nose portion for connection to a welding cable. A male member is cooperable with the female member in a telescoping manner. The male member includes a shaft received in the through hole of the female member, a receiver connected to the shaft for receiving a power pin, and a through hole extending axially through the shaft and receiver. A nut is disposed on the shaft for locking a position of the shaft relative to the female member. Adjustment of a disposition of the male member relative to the female member varies an effective length of the power cable. |
| US09770825B2 |
Modular mobile robot
A mobile robot system includes a plurality of mobile robots. Each robot has a predetermined size of large, medium, small or back-packable. The mobile robot includes a chassis, drive system components, power components, a main processor, a communication system and a power and data distribution system. The chassis has a predetermined size of large, medium, small or back-packable. Drive system components are operably attached to the chassis and power components are operably connected to the drive system components and the power and data distribution system. The main processor, the communication system and the power and data distribution system are all operably connected together and operably connected to the traction components and the power components. The main processor, the communication system, and the power and data distribution system are all configured for use with the predetermined size of the chassis and at least one other size. |
| US09770824B2 |
Ceiling mounted robot with relay cable and connector portion
A ceiling mounted robot includes a first member, a first arm portion that is rotatably provided on the first member via a first joint portion, a second arm portion that is rotatably provided on the first arm portion via a second joint portion, a wiring portion that is inserted into the first arm portion and the second arm portion, and a connector portion that is connected to the wiring portion. |
| US09770822B2 |
Toolbox
The invention provides a container having a base and a lid, which together defines an internal compartment when the lid is in a closed position, and a tray located within the internal compartment. The tray is slidingly attached to the container by for example, a pair of slides, such that the tray is free to slide in at least one substantially lateral direction in relation to the container when the lid is in an open position. The lid may be a one-piece lid which is attached to the base by a hinge at one side of the base. The tray may be slidingly attached to the base and the tray is free to slide over the hinge side of the base when the lid is in an open position. |
| US09770820B1 |
Folding pliers with full wrench set
A folding multitool comprising a pliers head assembly with at least two pivotal tool arms that are foldable to a stowed position and an extended operational position. The pivotal tool arms define at least one wrench head on their outer end with at least two gripping surfaces for turning at least two different sized rotary fasteners. Wherein each pivotal tool arm can be used either as a tool handle or as a tool arm depending on the position of the pivotal tool arms and which end of the extended multitool the user grasps. |
| US09770817B2 |
Counterbalance for eccentric shafts
A power tool includes a housing, a motor having a motor output shaft and located within the housing, the motor being configured to rotate the motor output shaft about a first axis, a drive component having (i) a body attached to the motor output shaft, and (ii) an output drive pin attached to the body, the output drive pin defining a second axis which is offset from the first axis, the body being caused to rotate about the first axis in response to rotation of the motor output shaft about the first axis, and the output drive pin being caused to be eccentrically driven in response to rotation of the body about the first axis, and further the body having a hub and a counterbalance arrangement attached to the hub, the counterbalance arrangement being positioned and configured to offset forces generated by the output drive pin when eccentrically driven, a linkage configured to oscillate in response to the output drive pin being eccentrically driven, and a tool mount configured to oscillate in response to oscillation of the linkage.A method of oscillating a tool is also described. |
| US09770816B2 |
Angle wrench and rotation angle-measuring device
An angle wrench has a simple structure and is capable of accurately measuring rotation angle. The angle wrench is used for tightening an object to be tightened by means of the rotation angle method, and includes a handle having a grip; a head section having a tightening head for tightening the object to be tightened, and a tail section that extends from the tightening head pivotally supported with respect to the handle via a head pin; torque-detecting mechanisms for detecting when the torque for tightening the object being tightened reaches the specified torque; and a rotation angle-measuring section for measuring the rotation angle of the angle wrench in a tightening action, on the basis of the angular velocity of the angle wrench around the axis of the object being tightened, after the torque-detecting mechanism has detected that the specified torque has been reached. |
| US09770815B2 |
Gripping socket, wrench and method of use
A socket assembly for turning a fastener with a wrench has ball mechanisms that normally engage with sides of the fastener and that can be deactivated out of engagement with the fastener by turning a collar of the socket assembly. The socket includes a socket body having a fastener receiving opening sized and shaped to engage the fastener so as to drive the fastener rotationally. At least one ball opening is provided in the fastener receiving opening adjacent the fastener when the fastener is received in the opening. A ball is provided capable of partially protruding from the ball opening with the socket in an engaged state. A ball taper insert cams against the ball to push the ball into the ball opening. A spring biases the ball taper insert so as to urge the ball into the ball opening to engage the fastener. |
| US09770814B2 |
Monkey wrench
A monkey wrench includes a body, a first jaw, a second jaw and a press member. The second jaw is linearly movable relative to the body. The first and second jaws each have an operation member which has second teeth defied in on side thereof. The second jaw has first teeth on the top thereof and the press member has third teeth. When pivoting the press member to engage the third teeth with the first teeth, the second jaw is secured. A resilient member is connected to the second jaw which is movable when the press member is pivoted in the opposite direction to disengage the third teeth from the first teeth. |
| US09770813B2 |
Ratchet tool
A ratchet tool includes a shaft member, a handle and a ratchet mechanism, in which the handle is connected to the ratchet mechanism, and the shaft member extends into the interior of the ratchet mechanism along the central axle of the ratchet mechanism from the front end of the ratchet mechanism and is connected to the ratchet mechanism. The shaft member includes a shaft and an extension portion which passes through the rear end of the ratchet mechanism along the central axle of the ratchet mechanism from the front end of the ratchet mechanism and is connected to the ratchet mechanism, and the shaft is designed to be integrated with or separated from the extension portion. Such a design of the shaft member solves the wobble problem of the shaft. The ratchet tool of the present invention also includes a lighting device. The ratchet tool of the present invention requires small turning force when turning back and has strong capacity of torque transferring, and at the same time achieves lighting feature. |
| US09770807B1 |
Non-cylindrical polycrystalline diamond compacts, methods of making same and applications therefor
Embodiments of the invention relate to non-cylindrical polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), and methods of fabricating such non-cylindrical PDCs without substantially undercutting a cemented carbide substrate thereof from an overlying polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table thereof. According to various embodiments, a PDC includes a PCD table including an upper surface and a table non-cylindrical lateral periphery. The PDC includes a cemented carbide substrate bonded to the PCD table. In an embodiment, the cemented carbide substrate includes a substrate non-cylindrical lateral periphery that is not substantially undercut from the table non-cylindrical lateral periphery of the PCD table. In an embodiment, the PDC includes at least one alignment feature positioned on the cemented carbide substrate and/or the PCD table. |
| US09770805B2 |
Method for increasing the roughness of injector gripper blocks for coiled tubing operations
A method of increasing a roughness of coiled tubing injector blocks that includes providing a pair of gripper blocks each having a gripper surface configured to grip coiled tubing within an injector head and increasing a first roughness on the gripping surfaces to a second roughness. A coating may be applied to the gripping surfaces to increase the roughness. The coating may be chromium carbide, molybdenum boride, iron boride, titanium boride, or a transitional metal boride. The gripping surfaces may be treated to increase the roughness to a second roughness. The gripping surfaces may be blasted by abrasives or shot peened to increase the roughness. The second roughness may be greater than 20 μm. A system to inject coiled tubing into a wellbore may include an injector head, coiled tubing, and at least two gripper blocks having a gripping surface with a roughness of at least 20 μm. |
| US09770803B2 |
Coolant nozzle having function of automatically eliminating clogging by foreign matter
A nozzle through which a liquid coolant is discharged is provided with an outer tube, a projecting member and an inner tube disposed inside the outer tube, and an elastic body disposed between the inner tube and a discharge port of the outer tube. If foreign matter accumulates on a nozzle opening of the inner tube, the elastic body is compressed by the inner tube under the pressure of the coolant, so that the inner tube moves toward the discharge port. Consequently, the projecting member penetrates the nozzle opening, thereby automatically removing the foreign matter accumulated on the nozzle opening. |
| US09770800B2 |
Laser signature vision system
The different advantageous embodiments may provide an apparatus comprising a vision system, a drilling tool, and a system controller. The vision system may be configured to generate data about a number of laser signatures on a surface of a workpiece. The drilling tool may be configured to drill a number of holes in the surface of the workpiece. The system controller may be configured to generate drilling instructions for the drilling tool using the data generated by the vision system. |
| US09770797B2 |
Tool positioning and holding mechanism
A tool positioning and holding mechanism includes a mounting frame, a feed member, a tool support, a positioning member, an elastic member, and a blocking member. The feed member is slidably mounted on the mounting frame. The tool support is fixed on the feed member and defines a receiving hole to receive the tool. The positioning member is pivotally coupled to the tool support and partially received in the tool support. The elastic member is located between the positioning member and the tool support. The blocking member is fixed on the mounting frame and includes a pushing portion configured to resist the positioning member. The feed member can move the positioning member to allow detachment of the positioning member from the pushing portion, and upon detachment of the positioning member, the positioning member is configured to rotate under an elastic force of the elastic member to position the tool. |
| US09770795B2 |
Refrigerator having locking device for ice bucket and method for installing locking device for ice bucket
There is provided a refrigerator having a locking device for an ice bucket and a method for installing a locking device for an ice bucket. A refrigerator having a locking device for an ice bucket, comprising: a main body; a storage space within the main body; an ice space configured to be disposed inside the main body, and partitioned from the storage space, and having a front opening; an ice bucket comprising an ice storage part which stores ice generated within the ice space; and a cover member which is disposed in front of the ice storage part to cover a front of the ice space and configured to be slidably installed in the ice space; and a locking device configured to lock the ice bucket within the ice space to prevent the ice bucket from being drawn out of the ice space by itself. |
| US09770794B2 |
Vertical bundle air cooled heat exchanger, method of manufacturing the same, and power generation plant implementing the same
A vertical bundle air-cooled heat exchanger, In one embodiment, the invention can be a vertical bundle air-cooled condenser comprising: at least one tube bundle assembly comprising; a tube bundle comprising a plurality of finned tubes arranged in a substantially vertical and side-by-side orientation, each of the plurality of finned tubes comprising a cavity; a top header pipe comprising an inlet header cavity operably coupled to a source of steam; a bottom header pipe comprising an outlet header cavity for collecting condensate; top ends of the plurality of finned tubes coupled to the top header pipe and the bottom ends of the plurality of finned tubes coupled to the bottom header pipe; and, a shell having an open, top end and open bottom end, the at least one tube bundle assembly positioned within the shell. |
| US09770793B2 |
Method of continuous automated manufacture of a linear sheet metal construction truss
A linear construction truss comprising a hollow shell with a square cross section and a core composed of linked tetrahedra, and a method of manufacturing of said linear construction truss comprising the steps of bending sheet metal strips to create a tetrahedral core such that the faces of the tetrahedral alternate between approximately 109.5 degrees and approximately 289.5 degrees throughout the length of the sheet metal strips. Strips of sheet metal are further bent to form a hollow shell with a square cross section rigidly attached to the core in a spiral pattern. The triangular faces are chamfered to better enable the connection between the core and hollow shell. The sheet metal is cut in such a way such that the perforations do not impinge on the edges of the tetrahedral. |
| US09770791B2 |
Method for repairing an airfoil surface having an elastomeric protective coating
This invention relates to the repair and removal of erosion or impact damage with a liquid repair material using a flexible applicator capable of conforming to the surface of the leading edge of the airfoil while being drawn lengthwise along the airfoil surface of a helicopter or wind turbine rotor blade thereby restoring the aerodynamic contour with or without the addition of an optional topcoat layer. |
| US09770789B2 |
Flux-cored wire for gas-shielded arc welding, method for welding steel for very low temperature use, and method for manufacturing weld joint
[Object] There is provided a flux-cored wire capable of obtaining a weld metal having excellent low temperature toughness and improving welding efficiency, in which preheating performed for preventing cold cracking can be omitted or simplified.[Means for Solving Problems] The flux-cored wire includes one or more of CaF2, BaF2, SrF2, MgF2, and LiF and, when a total amount thereof is defined as α, the α is 2.0% to 7.0%, by mass %, with respect to a total mass of the flux-cored wire, one or more of a Ti oxide, a Si oxide, a Mg oxide, an Al oxide, a Zr oxide, and a Ca oxide are included in the flux-cored wire, and when a total amount thereof is defined as β, the β is 0.2% to 0.9%, by mass %, with respect to the total mass of the flux-cored wire, a ratio of an amount of the CaF2 with respect to the α is 0.90 or more, and a ratio of the α with respect to the β is 3.0 or more and 15.0 or less. |
| US09770786B2 |
Lead-free solder paste
As electronic equipment has become smaller in size, printed circuit boards which cannot be subjected to cleaning have been developed, and a no-clean lead-free solder paste is becoming necessary. In order for a solder paste not to require cleaning, it is necessary that the color of the residue be transparent and that the residue be non-tacky. A maleated rosin, which is a rosin suited for no-clean paste, has a high acid value so it is not suitable for a flux for lead-free solder. As a means of suppressing a reaction between a flux containing a maleated rosin and a Sn—Ag—Cu based solder alloy powder, a Sn—Ag—Cu—Sb based solder alloy powder is used which adds 1-8 mass % of Sb to a Sn—Ag—Cu based solder alloy. As a result, it is possible to provide a solder paste which has the excellent effect that the solder paste does not easily undergo changes over time and has a long pot life. |
| US09770783B2 |
Method for measuring the distance between a workpiece and a machining head of a laser machining apparatus
According to a method for measuring the distance between a workpiece and a machining head of a laser machining apparatus, a machining head is provided, which has a housing that has an interior and an opening for emergence of the laser radiation from the machining head. The laser radiation is directed on to the workpiece, after it has passed through the interior and the opening. An object beam is directed on to the workpiece by a light source of an optical coherence tomograph in such a manner that the object beam passes through the interior and the opening before being incident upon the workpiece. In addition to the object beam, a measuring beam passes through the interior. The measuring beam is used to compensate falsifications of the measured distance that have been caused by pressure fluctuations in the interior. The measuring beam in this case may be reflected at a reflective face that is formed on an inner face of an outlet nozzle that comprises the opening, which inner face delimits the interior. |
| US09770782B2 |
Uncoiling and blanking method
An uncoiling and blanking method includes uncoiling a coiled strip, straightening, cutting off the leading end, moving into a looper, moving out of the looper, then cleaning the surface of the coiled strip, and flattening; conveying the coiled strip on a pinch roller to perform laser cutting and blanking, wherein dual static laser cutting heads are used for cutting the coiled strip during the laser cutting, and the cut-away waste materials fall down from the cutting region and are conveyed to the outside; and after the completion of cutting, finally cutting off the obtained sheets from each other, receiving them by a receiving device and conveying same on a conveying belt to a picking up and stacking region to stack the sheets. An uncoiling and blanking method of the present invention adopts laser static cutting, can effectively improve the operation speed and yield by means of cooperative operation of two laser cutting heads, replaces the die blanking method, and has no die or maintenance cost associated therewith, requires no die stacking space, has a more flexible operation mode, simplifies the layout of the production line, and is easy to handle. |
| US09770779B2 |
Tip dressing cutter
A low-cost tip dressing cutter causing no accumulation of swarf around a breaker is provided. A surface of a breaker 5 facing a cutting plate 4 corresponds to a recessed surface 52. The diameter of the recessed surface 52 gradually decreases with increasing distance from the outer periphery of the recessed surface 52 facing the cutting plate 4 in a direction opposite to the cutting plate 4. A through hole 51 is formed at the center of the breaker 5, A screw 6 inserted through the through hole 51 is screwed to a fastening hole 33a of a holder 3 to attach the cutting plate 4 to the breaker 5. |
| US09770778B2 |
Device for feeding a welding wire to a welding device
A device for feeding a welding wire to a welding device is disclosed, having a carriage guide, having a carriage that is supported on a carriage guide so that it is able to move along a carriage axis, particularly in a linear fashion, having an advancing drive, which has an advancing device that is provided on the carriage and driven to induce an advancing motion of the welding wire, and having a carriage drive, which includes a drive unit, an eccentric that is driven by the drive unit, and an eccentric rod that is eccentrically mounted on the eccentric and is mechanically coupled to the carriage to induce a reciprocating motion to the carriage, said carriage drive having means for adjusting the stroke of the reciprocating motion of the carriage. |
| US09770772B2 |
Method of machining a rotor with variable-lead screw
A method of machining, with a formed tool, a first rotor and a second rotor with mutually complementary meshing threads involves rotating a first workpiece about a longitudinal axis of the workpiece. The tool makes one or more passes along the longitudinal axis of the workpiece as the workpiece rotates so as to remove material, thereby forming the flanks of each helix of the first rotor's thread. The value of at least one of the parameters that collectively define the relative position and relative movement of the workpiece and formed tool is varied during each pass so as to vary the lead of the thread. The above steps are repeated for a second workpiece, thereby forming the second rotor. Adjustments are made to at least one of said parameters during one or more of the passes in order to maintain mutually complementary shapes of the threads of the rotors. |
| US09770770B2 |
Rigid universal cartridge for holding system
The present invention provides a rigid cartridge for multiple and universal application of all machining processes. The rigid cartridge includes a cylindrical body, a guiding and locating body connected to bottom side of cylindrical body, and a combination screw having a left hand [LH] thread and a right hand [RH] thread, wherein the cylindrical body includes a flat for locking the cartridge with the cutter body using locking screws, wherein the combination screw is connected to the bottom end of said guiding and locating body. The LH thread can be provided in cartridge side and RH thread can be provided in cutter body side or vice versa. In the cutter body or boring bar, a slot and/or approach hole can be provided in the cutter body for enabling to rotate the combination screw in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction to move the cartridge in forward and backward direction with respect to the cutter body. |
| US09770766B2 |
Hard-material threaded connection
A hard-material threaded connection includes a structural part, which has a hard material and a first threaded portion formed in the hard material, and a component having higher elasticity that has a second threaded portion cooperating with the first threaded portion. The first threaded portion and the second threaded portion have a different thread pitch. |
| US09770762B2 |
Miniaturized cutting plate
The invention relates to a cutting plate for a chip-removing cutting tool, comprising a cutting plate top face and a cutting plate bottom face, one or more lateral faces, cutting edges at the transition between the cutting plate top face and the one or more lateral face, and a circular chip recess in the cutting plate top face that has an outside diameter d1. In order to reduce the production costs, according to the invention the following applies to the outside diameter d1 of the chip recess: 2 mm |
| US09770759B2 |
Highly stretchable interconnect devices and systems
Techniques for forming highly stretchable electronic interconnect devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an electronic interconnect device includes forming a layer of an adhesion material onto a surface of a substrate material capable of elastic and/or plastic deformation. The formed layer of the adhesion material has a plurality of adhesion material portions separated from one another on the surface of the substrate material. The method also includes depositing a layer of an interconnect material onto the formed layer of the adhesion material. The deposited interconnect material has regions that are not bonded or loosely bonded to corresponding regions of the substrate material, such that the interconnect material may be deformed more than the adhesion material attached to the substrate material. In certain embodiments, the interconnect material can also include a plurality of wrinkles on a surface facing away from the substrate material. |
| US09770758B2 |
Method for forming a directionally solidified replacement body for a component using additive manufacturing
A method of manufacturing a replacement body for a component is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) additively manufacturing a crucible for casting of the replacement body; b) solidifying a metal material within the crucible to form a directionally solidified microstructure within the replacement body; and c) removing the crucible to reveal the directionally solidified replacement body. |
| US09770756B2 |
Method and device for cleaning a surface of a twin-roller continuous thin strip casting roller
A method for cleaning a surface of a twin-roller continuous thin strip casting roller, each casting roller of a twin-roller continuous thin strip casting machine using two brush rollers arranged at a top and bottom for cleaning the surface, wherein a rotational direction of one brush roller is the same as the casting roller, a linear speed of the casting roller is constant and greater than a rotational speed of the casting roller, and a roller surface cleaning device controls a distance or pressure between the brush rollers and the casting roller by a position control device fixed on a casting roller bearing seat, which controls the flattening amount to be within 1-10 times of an average pit depth of a casting roller face. |
| US09770755B2 |
Casting plate and casting plate casing with detector-engaging protrusion
Casting plates constructed for facing the casting orifice of a metallurgical vessel are provided with a metallic casing. The casting plates and metallic casing are provided with a protrusion configured to interact with a detector. The casing has a main surface with an opening, and two substantially longitudinal bearing surfaces. The protrusion extends from the casing in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal bearing surfaces. The protrusion is formed by a ramp having an inclined portion. |
| US09770754B2 |
Device and method for filtering molten metal
A device and method for transferring filtered molten metal to a die casting mold. The device and method include a casting filtration system that includes a funnel and a continuously replaceable filter placed fluidly between a molten metal source and a casting mold. Both the funnel and filter are automatically moved into cooperation with a molten metal receptacle such as a shot sleeve prior to each casting operation, and then automatically moved out of the way so that pressurization of the filtered molten metal may take place in the receptacle. In addition, the filter may be formed on a continuous strand such that indexed movement of the strand will advance the used portion of the filter out of the way to make room for a new unused filter portion that will be ready for a subsequent repeated casting operation. |
| US09770753B2 |
Surface roughening apparatus for metal stock and surface roughening method for metal stock
A surface roughening apparatus includes a first mold and a second mold. The first mold has a plurality of first protrusions. The first mold presses a metallic material to form recesses corresponding to respective shapes of the first protrusions in a surface of the metallic material. The second mold has a plurality of second protrusions. After the first mold presses the metallic material, the second mold presses the metallic material, thereby deforming each recess into an undercut shape. A height of each first protrusion is greater than a height of each second protrusion. A tip angle of each first protrusion is smaller than a tip angle of each second protrusion. |
| US09770751B2 |
Punch die
A punch die includes: a punch body including a punch edge portion at a lower end portion along an axis, a key projecting from an outer periphery, and a punch driver at an upper portion along the axis; a punch guide including an inner hollow elongated along the axis and receiving the punch body to be movable along the axis, and a keyway formed on an internal periphery of the inner hollow to extend along the axis and mesh with the key; a retainer collar rotatably combined with the punch guide at an upper end along the axis and around the axis, the punch driver passing through the retainer collar to be movable along the axis; and a punch head screwed in an upper end portion along the axis of the punch driver to regulate a position of the punch driver. |
| US09770746B2 |
Rolling apparatus for flat-rolled metal materials
[Object]To provide a rolling apparatus capable of accurately detecting a rolling direction force applied to a work roll chock.[Solution]A rolling apparatus for flat-rolled metal materials including a pair of upper and lower work rolls 1 and 2 includes a pair of work roll chocks 5 and 6 configured to hold the respective work rolls 1 and 2, housings 10 configured to hold the work roll chocks, and rolling direction force measurement devices 21, 22, 23, and 24 configured to measure rolling direction forces. The rolling direction force measurement devices include a plurality of load detection devices on an entry side or an exit side of the work roll chocks in a rolling direction, and the plurality of load detection devices are provided to one of the housings, and the plurality of load detection devices are disposed in a manner that, during rolling of the flat-rolled metal materials, at least two of the load detection devices are arranged adjacent to each other in a draft direction facing a side surface of a corresponding one of the work roll chocks. In this case, the at least two load detection devices are disposed in a manner that a line extending in the rolling direction and including a roll axis, which is a point of effort of a rolling direction force, is interposed between the at least two load detection devices in the draft direction. |
| US09770745B2 |
Roll stand, particularly push roll stand
The invention relates to a roller device (50) having a stand and two roller sets having at least two rollers (52, 53, 54, 55) disposed in a stand (51) of the roller device, wherein a roll material (56) can be fed between two rollers (53, 54) of the two roller sets for rolling, wherein at least the rollers (52, 53) of a roller set can be displaced in the rolling direction relative to the stand (51), wherein adjustment means are provided between a roller bearing for receiving the rollers and the stand, each on both sides of the roller bearing. It is thereby particularly advantageous if the circumferential speeds of the rollers, such as the working rollers, are different. |
| US09770743B2 |
Colloidal agents for aquifer remediation
Compositions and methods for treating contaminated soil and/or ground water in situ. The compositions and methods comprise stabilized forms of colloidal activated carbon that are used to quickly sorb contaminants. Unlike traditional activated carbon in granular or powder form, the compounds and methods of the present invention are operative to transport particulate activated carbon through a matrix of soil and groundwater upon application by injection, gravity feed, or percolation into soil and groundwater, which in turn decontaminate groundwater in place without the cost or disruption associated with digging the contaminated soil and groundwater out of the ground for on-site purification or disposal at a hazardous waste landfill. |
| US09770735B2 |
Seal agent coating device
A seal agent coating device is disclosed, comprising: a storage cavity, a nozzle, a connecting duct and a power driven component, wherein: the nozzle comprises a nozzle cavity and a mouth, the mouth being located at the lower part of the nozzle cavity and matching with the shape of the seal agent coating area of the substrate; the connecting duct interconnects the storage cavity and the nozzle cavity; the power driven component can squeeze the seal agent in the storage cavity into the nozzle cavity via the connecting duct, thereby squeezing it out via the mouth. |
| US09770734B2 |
Device for producing hot coated products having a branched outlet and external mixer and method for producing corresponding hot coated products
A device for manufacturing hot-mix coated materials includes an oven (1) having an enclosure (2) provided towards its two opposite ends with a main inlet (3) designed to receive granular materials and with a main outlet; and a heater (10) defining a combustion section (5) inside the enclosure (2). The enclosure (2) starting with the combustion section (5) and continuing with a drying section (6), and then with a mixing section (7). The device is further provided with a bypass outlet (11) and with an external mixer (12) that is connected to the bypass outlet (11), which outlet is fitted with a blocking system (15) allowing granular materials to pass towards the inlet (13) of the external mixer (12) and a closed position allowing granular materials to pass towards the mixing section (7). |
| US09770731B1 |
Water spray gun
A water spray gun may comprise a main body, a water outlet unit, a spray head and a knob. The main body has a handle and a barrel portion, and interior spaces of the handle and the barrel portion are communicated with each other. A rear end and a front end of the water outlet unit respectively comprise a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The spray head is integrally made of plastic material, which simplifies the manufacturing process and lowers the cost, and through communicating the first through hole with the second through holes, the water flow is configured to flow in a straight line thus maintaining the momentum and speed of the water flow to perform different spraying patterns efficiently and to save labors and water. |
| US09770729B2 |
Double-nozzle injector capable of spraying evenly at medium and low pressure
An injecting body of the injector is provided with two outlets. One outlet is connected to an auxiliary nozzle in a threaded manner, and the other outlet is connected to an injecting element body in a threaded manner. The water taking signal nozzle circularly takes signal water and air conveniently and reliably, so that a low-pressure vortex region is discontinuously formed at one side of the injecting element body; formation and disappearance of a pressure difference between a left cavity and a right cavity can be implemented in an automatic control manner, and wall attachment of water and rotation of the injector are implemented. The auxiliary nozzle is primarily used for supplementing near water distribution of the double-nozzle injector capable of spraying at a medium and low pressure, so as to improve spraying evenness. |
| US09770726B2 |
High temperature protective valve and the use thereof in a shower head
A high temperature protective valve and the use thereof in a shower head, wherein the high temperature protective valve includes a body, the body having a complete one-way waterway, and also a thermo-sensitive assembly and a pivot valve assembly. The thermo-sensitive assembly is fixed inside the body and has a memory alloy body which can be immersed in the waterway and extend and retract along the direction of the flow. The pivot valve assembly is also fixed inside the body downstream waterway of the thermo-sensitive assembly. The pivot valve assembly has a pivot valve plug which is controllable by the thermo-sensitive assembly so as to cut off the waterway. The high temperature protective valve of such a structure has a fast response and can achieve good protective effects at a high temperature. |