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| US09782908B2 |
Discrete cord delivery apparatus
An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface having one or more apertures, and a cutting apparatus having a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The transfer houses a carrier that is aligned with the aperture and enabled to cross the aperture path. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus. |
| US09782898B2 |
Robot controller for avoiding problem regarding robot at the time of emergency stop
A robot controller having a function for mitigating damage to a robot when the robot is brought to an emergency stop, and for facilitating restoration of the robot from the emergency stop. The robot controller has a controlling part which controls a motion of a robot based on a predetermined robot program; a first detecting part which detects a predetermined abnormality which does not require the robot to be immediately stopped; a stopping condition judging part which judges as to whether or not a predetermined stopping condition is satisfied when the first detecting part detects the abnormality; and a stopping process executing part which executes a stopping process of the robot when the stopping condition is satisfied, and does not execute the stopping process when the stopping condition is not satisfied. |
| US09782892B2 |
Exoskeleton and method of increasing the flexibility of an exoskeleton joint
An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively. |
| US09782891B2 |
Tool tray systems and devices
Novel tool tray systems and devices. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a tray of the present disclosure, the tray comprises an interior tray section configured to receive one or more items, the interior tray at least partially surrounded by at least one sidewall having a height, a first ramp portion in communication with the interior tray section, the first ramp portion defining a sloping surface that extends from the interior tray section to a top of the at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one tray is configured to be secured to an inner lip of an aerial bucket liner. |
| US09782886B2 |
Compact hand tool with sliding cover
A hand tool includes a handle and a driving head. The handle includes a first driving recess, a second driving recess disposed opposite to the first driving recess, a body made of a first material, and a cover member mounted around an outer surface of the body and made of a second material different from the first material. The handle further includes a first receiving recess therein. The driving head includes a connection portion alternatively engaged into one of the first driving recess and the second driving recess to provide a stationary connection between the handle and the driving head. |
| US09782884B2 |
Motor-powered apparatus and method of controlling the same
A motor-powered apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a motor, a drive switch, a reverse switch, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to drive the motor in a reverse direction when a drive command is inputted via the drive switch after a reverse command is inputted via the reverse switch and to drive the motor in a forward direction when the drive command is inputted again via the drive switch. |
| US09782883B2 |
Portable machine tool
A portable machine tool has at least one drive motor, at least one gearbox unit, at least one connecting drive train unit, and at least one actuating element. The at least one connecting drive train unit is configured to transmit a force from the at least one drive motor to the at least one gearbox unit. The at least one connecting drive train unit is also configured to bypass the at least one actuating element. |
| US09782882B2 |
Device for transmitting energy to a fastener
The invention relates to a device for transmitting energy to a fastener, with a reaction chamber, an energy-transmission element that can move in a fastening direction for transmitting energy released in the reaction chamber to a fastener, a first supply channel opening into the reaction chamber for feeding a first reagent to the reaction chamber, wherein the first supply channel comprises a feeder device with a rotor and a feeder element for feeding the first reagent into the reaction chamber. |
| US09782881B2 |
Device for transmitting energy to a fastener
The invention relates to a device for transmitting energy to a fastener, with a reaction chamber, an energy-transmission element that can move in a fastening direction for transmitting energy released in the reaction chamber to a fastener, a first supply channel opening into the reaction chamber for feeding a first reagent to the reaction chamber, wherein the first supply channel comprises a feeder device for feeding the first reagent into the reaction chamber and a controllable closing device for a time-wise closing of the first supply channel. |
| US09782879B2 |
Pneumatic nailer comprising a manually actuatable trigger and a contact feeler
A pneumatic nailer includes a working piston connected to a driving plunger for driving in a fastening means and which is subjected to compressed air when a driving-in process is triggered. The nailer also includes a triggering device which has a manually actuatable trigger and a contact feeler. Actuating the trigger and the contact feeler together activates a first control valve and can trigger a driving-in process. A second control valve is activated when actuating the trigger independently of an actuation of the contact feeler. A chamber is provided, which is either aerated or deaerated via a throttle when the second control valve is activated. A locking piston is provided which is displaced from a resting position into a locked position when the pressure in the chamber passes a predetermined pressure threshold and which in the locked position prevents a driving-in process from being triggered. |
| US09782872B2 |
Tool
The present invention discloses an improved tool, which comprises a reinforced member; and a resin layer is coated on the reinforced member, wherein the weight of the resin layer per unit area of the reinforced member may be less than 90 g/m2. The weight of the resin layer may be less than 15% of the total weight of the improved tool. The present invention dramatically reduces the production costs while maintaining the application performance unchanged. |
| US09782871B2 |
Apparatus and method for deterministic control of surface figure during full aperture pad polishing
A polishing system configured to polish a lap includes a lap configured to contact a workpiece for polishing the workpiece; and a septum configured to contact the lap. The septum has an aperture formed therein. The radius of the aperture and radius the workpiece are substantially the same. The aperture and the workpiece have centers disposed at substantially the same radial distance from a center of the lap. The aperture is disposed along a first radial direction from the center of the lap, and the workpiece is disposed along a second radial direction from the center of the lap. The first and second radial directions may be opposite directions. |
| US09782869B2 |
Apparatus for detecting abnormality in polishing of a substrate
Detection of an abnormality in polishing of a substrate is provided. A measuring device measures a position of the polishing tool relative to a surface of the substrate. A controller determines an amount of polishing of the substrate from the position of the polishing tool; calculates a polishing rate from the amount of polishing of the substrate; and judges that an abnormality in polishing of the edge portion of the substrate has occurred if the polishing rate is out of a predetermined range exceeds a predetermined threshold value. |
| US09782868B2 |
Slide grinding machine
A slide grinding machine having a turntable and a work container rotated by the turntable has an air pressure operated automatic gap setting feature having a zero gap width reference value to adjust the gap width between the turntable and the work container. |
| US09782862B2 |
Component repair using brazed surface textured superalloy foil
A superalloy component such as a gas turbine engine blade (40) having a ceramic thermal barrier coating (41) is repaired using a textured repair foil (30). A degraded region of the thermal barrier coating is removed (14) and the underlying superalloy material surface is prepared (16) for re-coating. The repair foil is includes a layer of boron-free braze material (34) and a layer of superalloy material (32) having a textured surface (36). The foil is brazed (18) to the prepared surface during a solution heat treatment effective to homogenize the braze (20). A new area of thermal barrier coating (46) is applied over the foil with a bond that is enhanced by the texturing of the foil surface. |
| US09782860B2 |
System and method for polishing and lubricating aluminum welding wire
A system and method are disclosed for polishing and lubricating an aluminum welding wire. The system and method draw stock aluminum wire from a spool, subject the stock wire to a plurality of drawing and thermal treatment steps to obtain a wire having a final diameter suitable for use in a continuous welding apparatus. Immediately after the final drawing step, the wire is subjected to a polishing and lubricating process in which a cord that is impregnated with a lubricant is passed over the surface of the wire. The cord serves to remove contaminants, such as metal fines, from the surface of the wire, and also to provide a layer of lubricant over the surface of the wire. The resulting wire has an improved appearance, will not clog the automatic welding apparatus, and the lubricant will not contribute adversely to weld porosity in use. |
| US09782859B2 |
Slag free flux for additive manufacturing
A flux (55) for superalloy laser welding and additive processing (20, 50), including constituents which decompose when heated in a laser induced plasma or to a melt temperature of the superalloy (42), creating one or more gases (46) that blanket the melt to protect it from air, while producing not more than 5 wt. % of slag relative to the weight of the flux. Embodiments may further include compounds providing one or more functions of surface cleaning, scavenging of impurities in the melt, and elemental additions to the superalloy. |
| US09782854B2 |
Device for attaching corrective weights by electric resistance pressure welding
Disclosed is a device for attaching corrective weights to a cylindrical outer surface of a rotor by means of electric resistance pressure welding, including an electrode (1) having a contact surface (20) for application against the rotor and comprising a supporting body (2) and a swinging body (6) having oppositely facing, congruent, spherical bearing surfaces (5, 8) suitable for abutting engagement with each other. The swinging body (6) is movably secured to the supporting body (2) such as to be able to perform limited swinging movements to all sides. A spring (14) arranged between the supporting body (2) and the swinging body (6) enables a gap to be produced between the spherical bearing surfaces (5, 8), whereby the contact surface (20) is in a position to align itself relative to the opposite surface of the rotor prior to pressure application by the welding force. |
| US09782851B2 |
Replaceable machine-mounted male input power connections
A system and method for replaceable machine-mounted male input power connections includes a power connection unit that is at least partially arranged within a housing and configured to transfer power received from a power source to drive a welding process. The power connection unit includes an input configured to receive power from the power source, an output configured to deliver the power received at the input to drive the welding process, and a bus system, configured to connect the input and the output. The power connection unit also includes a male connector having a conductive post extending to a threaded cylindrical shaft. The male conductor forms at least a portion of the input or the output and extends from the housing through a coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes a correspondingly threaded portion configured to engage the threaded cylindrical shaft of the male connector to the bus system. |
| US09782848B2 |
Swing motion for manufacturing non-generated bevel gears with end relief
A motion which creates an end relief and which is integrated into the plunging cycle of non-generated bevel gears. The tool, after feeding to the correct tooth forming position in case of non-generated gears, is swung sideways out of cutting or grinding contact with the slot instead of along a withdraw path which is identical to the plunge path but opposite in direction. |
| US09782847B2 |
Gear machining device
A gear machining device is provided which can machine an accurate gear by a cutting process by synchronously rotating a machining tool and a workpiece at a high speed. A machining tool includes roughing cutting teeth for roughing bottom lands and right and left side faces of teeth of a gear, right side face finishing cutting teeth for finishing the right side faces of the teeth, and left side face finishing cutting teeth for finishing the left side faces of the teeth. The cutting teeth thus cut different parts of the teeth of the gear. This can reduce cutting resistance and suppress self-vibration during the cutting process, thereby improving tooth trace accuracy of the gear. |
| US09782844B2 |
Insert
An insert includes a rake angle set corresponding to the hardness of a material to be cut and that can suppress an increase in the material cost even when the strength of a cut edge section is increased. The insert has a polygonal shape and includes a cutting edge portion on at least one side of the polygonal shape. The cutting edge portion includes a rake face having a convex formed on one of opposite surfaces in the thickness direction a flank face having a concave formed on a surface intersecting with the one surface in the thickness direction and a concave cutting edge that is formed between the rake face and the flank face. |
| US09782843B2 |
Beveling cutter having helical edged blades and discharge grooves
A beveling cutter can include a body with a shaft hole formed through the center. The cutter can also include a plurality of 10 cutter blades arranged at predetermined distances on the circumferential surface of the body, each having a radial primary blade with a radial primary relief angle (a) ranging from about 5 to about 15 degrees and a radial secondary blade with a radial secondary relief angle (b) ranging from about 16 to about 30 degrees. The cutter can also include discharge grooves formed longitudinally between the cutter blades to discharge chips produced in beveling, and a key groove formed at a portion inside the body, in which the helix angle (d) of the cutter blades ranges from about 5 to about 45 degrees. With the beveling cutter, it is possible to smoothly discharge chips produced in beveling and to prevent damage to the cutter blades. |
| US09782842B2 |
Method of manufacturing an elbow, cutting tool, and elbow
Provided is a method of manufacturing an elbow, including: a first cutting step of cutting a material by relatively moving a cutting section of a cutting tool, which is formed of at least a part of a substantially spherical shape, along an inner side surface of the elbow to be finished in a direction from a first end surface to a second end surface of the material; and a second cutting step of cutting the material by relatively moving the cutting section along the inner side surface of the elbow to be finished in a direction from the second end surface to the first end surface of the material. |
| US09782838B2 |
Height adjusting swivel drill block
A drill block and a method for drilling a hole through a workpiece using the drill block. The drill block may include a mounting leg for mounting the drill block, a drilling support leg having a round hole therethrough operable to receive a drill bit during a drilling operation, and a height variability leg interposed between the mounting leg and the drilling support leg, wherein the height variability leg is adjustable to select a vertical height of the drilling support leg relative to the mounting leg. |
| US09782836B2 |
Magnet sensing hole driller and method therefor
A portable device to drill holes has a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. A drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors. |
| US09782835B2 |
Tool attachment and through spindle coolant systems for use with ultrasonic machining modules
An ultrasonic machining module that includes an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a machining tool and a vibration-isolating housing adapted to be both compatible with a machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer therein, wherein the housing further includes at least one modification for isolating all vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer when the device is in operation except axial vibrations transmitted to the machining tool, thereby preventing unwanted vibrations from traveling backward or upward into the machining system. The ultrasonic machining module may also include an acoustically tuned collet and/or an acoustically tuned system for delivering coolant fluid through the module to a machining tool or target substrate. |
| US09782834B2 |
Fixture
A fixture for stiffening a thin-walled component comprises linking elements which support respective biasing parts and pressure parts. The biasing parts are arranged to urge the pressure parts to press on a thin-walled component, and the linking elements are rigidly connected to one another to resist a reaction force exerted on the pressure parts by the thin-walled component. |
| US09782832B1 |
Boring tool
A boring tool has one or more cutters whose radial and axial positions are both easily adjusted. The radial positions are adjusted by the axial movement of wedges that press against cartridges holding the cutters. The axial positions are adjusted by the axial movement of screws that support the cartridges holding the cutters. |
| US09782828B2 |
Methods for forming near net-shape metal parts from binderless metal powder
Systems and methods for forming near net-shape metal parts from binderless metal powder are disclosed. Systems include a mold die that defines a die cavity and may include one or more ultrasonic transducers operatively coupled to the mold die. Systems may be configured to introduce binderless metal powder into a die cavity and/or to compact the binderless metal powder within the die cavity. Methods include introducing binderless metal powder into a die cavity of a mold die and compacting the binderless metal powder within the die cavity to form a green part within the die cavity. The binderless metal powder may include spheroidal metal particles and angular metal particles. The methods may further include separating the green part from the mold die and sintering the green part, after separating, to form a sintered near net-shape metal part. |
| US09782827B2 |
Dispersoid reinforced alloy powder and method of making
A method of making dispersion-strengthened alloy particles involves melting an alloy having a corrosion and/or oxidation resistance-imparting alloying element, a dispersoid-forming element, and a matrix metal wherein the dispersoid-forming element exhibits a greater tendency to react with a reactive species acquired from an atomizing gas than does the alloying element. The melted alloy is atomized with the atomizing gas including the reactive species to form atomized particles so that the reactive species is (a) dissolved in solid solution to a depth below the surface of atomized particles and/or (b) reacted with the dispersoid-forming element to form dispersoids in the atomized particles to a depth below the surface of said atomized particles. The atomized alloy particles are solidified as solidified alloy particles or as a solidified deposit of alloy particles. Bodies made from the dispersion strengthened alloy particles, deposit thereof, exhibit enhanced fatigue and creep resistance and reduced wear as well as enhanced corrosion and/or oxidation resistance at high temperatures by virtue of the presence of the corrosion and/or oxidation resistance imparting alloying element in solid solution in the particle alloy matrix. |
| US09782826B2 |
Sliding nozzle device
A sliding nozzle device that can reduce any damage such as surface roughness and chipping in a nozzle hole surroundings of a used plate. The sliding nozzle device includes a fixed metal frame, a sliding metal frame, and an opening and closing metal frame that holds the sliding metal frame in a slidable manner, and in the sliding nozzle device in which sliding contact surfaces of the sliding members provided on the sliding metal frame and the opening and closing metal frame come in slidable contact with each other, the sliding contact surfaces of the sliding member of the sliding metal frame are provided away from each other by a predetermined length front and rear in the sliding direction and a part between the front and rear sliding contact surfaces serves as a depressed part, and the sliding contact surfaces of the sliding member of the opening and closing metal frame are provided away from each other by a predetermined length front and rear in the sliding direction and a part between the front and rear sliding contact surfaces serves as a depressed part. |
| US09782816B2 |
Die cushion device
There is provided a die cushion device that includes a cushion pad, a hydraulic cylinder configured to lift the cushion pad, and a hydraulic closed circuit connected to a die cushion pressure creation chamber of the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic closed circuit includes a pilot drive type logic valve that is operable as a main relief valve at the time of the die cushion operation, and a pilot relief valve configured to create pilot pressure for controlling the logic valve. Hydraulic oil is filled in the hydraulic closed circuit, in a pressurized manner, and the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic closed circuit is pressurized by only die cushion force applied from the cushion pad through the hydraulic cylinder, in one cycle period of the cushion pad. |
| US09782809B2 |
Method for manufacturing a roll for hot or cold rolling of flat metal products
A method for manufacturing a roll for rolling flat metal products having a barrel section coated with a wear-resistant layer and journals formed thereon, and a main body blank which includes a barrel section and two blank journal sections The barrel section is encased with a jacket which is connected, with its edge regions associated with the blank journal sections, in a sealed manner, to the associated end faces of the blank journal sections, and limits a cavity surrounding the barrel section. The cavity is filled with an alloy powder. The wear-resistant layer coating of the barrel section, which forms a substance-to-substance bond with said barrel section, is then formed from said alloy powder through hot isostatic pressing. The jacket is then removed from the barrel section, the blank journal sections are formed into the journals and the barrel section and the journals are finished. |
| US09782803B2 |
Apparatus for washing and sanitizing articles for an infant
Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir. |
| US09782800B2 |
Vibratory drive
A vibratory drive of a vibrating roller includes an unbalanced-mass vibration generator configured to be used in at least one drum of the vibrating roller. The vibrating roller is operated by an external drive device or advancing device such that the unbalanced-mass vibration generator can be rotated relative to the drum in at least one direction. The unbalanced-mass vibration generator is mechanically coupled to a hydraulic motor, which is configured to be supplied with a pressure medium by a hydraulic pump to rotate the unbalanced-mass vibration generator. At least one high-pressure accumulator is provided to accommodate pressure medium pumped by the hydraulic motor in a pushing operation. The high-pressure accumulator feeds stored pressure medium to the hydraulic motor in a driving operation of the hydraulic motor. |
| US09782799B2 |
Vibration generating apparatus
There is provided a vibration generating apparatus including: a housing having an internal space; a vibration member having both end portions thereof fixed to the housing; and a piezoelectric element installed on the vibration member, wherein the vibration member includes a first member having the piezoelectric element installed thereon and second members disposed at both end portions of the first member, the second members being formed of a material having a higher degree of tensile strength than the first member. |
| US09782794B2 |
Fingerprint-erasing cured film, method for manufacturing same, display and touch panel using same, and electronic device using these
Fingerprint-erasing cured films for rendering fingerprint depositions on various surfaces quickly less visible, or invisible; a manufacturing method therefor; a display or touch panel using the same; and electronic devices using these are provided. A liquid coating film including a solvent and a polymerizable resin composition curable by an activating energy beam is formed. In a state of the solvent being included within the film, the film is cured to form a cured film containing the solvent, preferably using a release material whose surface has undergone matte processing; and the solvent is evaporated in a subsequent drying step, whereby a cured film with a multitude of micropores on the surface is formed. Fingerprint soiling is rendered not readily visible or invisible. By using the cured film, there are obtained displays, touch panels, and electronic devices having fingerprint-erasability. To improve fingerprint-erasability, adding a water-absorbent compound to the film composition is preferable. |
| US09782792B2 |
Method and apparatus for adding dry colorant to landscape mulch fiber
An apparatus including an air blower; a rotary airlock; a receptacle having an inner chamber supplied with a plurality of colorant particles; a water supply; and a mixing chamber. The air blower blows air into a bottom section of the rotary airlock, and the rotary airlock receives colorant particles from an output of the receptacle. A rotor shaft of the rotary airlock rotates to cause colorant particles to be transported to the bottom section of the rotary airlock. Air blown into the bottom section of the rotary airlock mixes with colorant particles transported into the bottom section of the rotary airlock to form an air and colorant particles mixture, which is blown out of a first output of the rotary airlock and combined with water to form a water, air, and colorant particles mixture, which is mixed with material in a mixing chamber. The material may be natural mulch. |
| US09782790B2 |
Devices and methods for the controlled formation and dispension of small drops of highly viscous and/or non-newtonian liquids
The disclosed spray deposition systems and methods control the formation and dispensation of droplets during the atomization of a fluid. Such systems and methods generally can generate small quantities and droplets of a desired size of highly-viscous fluids and/or fluids having non-Newtonian properties or other complex rheologies using mechanical systems and processes with the option of further controlling the droplet size and/or the volume of droplets with various enhancements. The systems and methods stretch fluid between a fluid feed system and a surface and are able to form the controlled-volume of the droplets. |
| US09782787B2 |
Spray gun washing device, method for placing the gun and a gun holder
The invention relates to a method for providing a spray gun (1) in a washing space (2) in a spray gun washing device (3), said spray gun comprising a paint passage (7) with a paint inlet (8). The washing space (2) comprises at least one cleaning nozzle (4) and an attachment surface (10). The cleaning nozzle (4) communicates with a cleaning medium system (5). The attachment surface (10) in the washing space (2) is configured to receive a spray gun (1) with a spray gun holder (9) since the position of the spray gun in the washing space is variable depending on the position of a paint inlet (8) of the spray gun relative to the position of the cleaning nozzle (4) in the washing space. The invention also relates to a spray gun washing device (3) comprising said characterizing features for cleaning the spray gun (1) which during cleaning is provided in said spray gun holder (9). |
| US09782784B2 |
Nozzle head for a spray device
The invention relates to a nozzle head for a spray device, comprising a central material nozzle, an air ring nozzle surrounding said material nozzle, and preferably at least two laterally projecting horns, into each of which at least one horn air nozzle is incorporated, and optionally comprising a material-conducting needle, characterized in that at least one nozzle (3, 3a, 3b, 5, 5a, 12, 12a, 12b, 15, 16, 17, 17a, 17b, 17c, 18, 18a, 18b1, 18b2, 18b3, 300a, 300b), preferably at least one horn air nozzle (15, 16, 17, 17a, 17b, 18, 18a, 18b1, 18b2, 18b3, 300a), has a non-cylindrical shape. |
| US09782781B2 |
Method and apparatus for recycling laminated windshields
A method for separating glass from a laminate of glass and binder by breaking sheets of laminated glass into pieces; placing the pieces into a chamber with water; and then pressurizing the chamber, whereby the glass separates from binder; and removing the separated glass from the chamber. The separation can be enhanced by agitating and alternately pressurizing the chamber and freezing the water in the chamber. |
| US09782780B2 |
High capacity separation of metals from auto shredder residue
Systems and methods for separating materials and recovery of valuable materials such as from end-of-life vehicles and appliances are disclosed. Vehicles are shredded and resulting pieces are dropped into a fluidic separator that separates the shredded vehicle scrap into heavier pieces and lighter pieces. The fluidic separator separates the bulk of the more valuable metals of the non-metals. The fluidic separator, which may be used for separating many kinds of mixtures of pieces of varying specific gravity, comprises a fluid-filled container in which the pieces and the fluid are stirred so that pieces of specific gravity greater than that of the fluid tend to sink and pieces of specific gravity less than that of the fluid tend to float. |
| US09782778B1 |
Laboratory tube presentation apparatus for raising a row of tubes contained in a rack of tubes
A laboratory tube presentation unit for removal of a selected laboratory tube in a tube rack having multiple rows of laboratory tubes by raising the row of tubes in which the selected tube is located, the rack having tube wells and a rectangular bottom with a hole in each well, the unit including a selector assembly having a displaceable actuator assembly with a row of lift pins that are alignable under a select row of holes in the tube wells that correspond to a row of tubes having the selected tube in the tube rack seated on the top deck, the actuator assembly carriage having further an actuator with a manual transport shift and a lift mechanism that raises the row of lift pins under the select row of holes in the tube wells having the particular tube to be removed. |
| US09782773B2 |
Nanogap structure for micro/nanofluidic systems formed by sacrificial sidewalls
A technique relates to a nanogap array. A substrate has been anisotropically etched with trenches that have tapered sidewalls. A sacrificial layer is on bottoms and the tapered sidewalls of the trenches. A filling material is formed on top of the sacrificial layer in the trenches. Nanogaps are formed where at least a portion of the sacrificial layer has been removed from the tapered sidewalls of the trenches while the sacrificial layer remains on the bottoms of the trenches. Each of the nanogaps is formed between one tapered sidewall of the substrate and a corresponding tapered sidewall of the filling material. The one tapered sidewall of the substrate opposes the corresponding tapered sidewall. A capping layer is disposed on top of the substrate and the filling material, such that the nanogaps are covered but not filled in. |
| US09782766B2 |
Regeneration process for metal catalyst based gas purifiers
Disclosed herein are methods for regenerating metal catalysts used in the purification of inert gases for use in fiber draw furnaces and other applications. The methods described herein can regenerate metal catalysts alone or in combination with molecular sieves. The methods disclosed herein are able to prevent the formation and retention of unwanted byproducts during and after the regeneration process, thereby efficiently converting oxidized catalysts to their reduced or elemental form. Gases purified with catalysts regenerated by the methods disclosed herein, when used in fiber draw furnaces and similar applications, can lead to extended equipment lifetimes and higher-quality products due to the lack of degradation by contaminants in the gas stream. |
| US09782765B2 |
Mesoporous composite oxide catalyst, method for preparing the same and method for synthesizing 1,3-butadiene using the same
Disclosed are a mesoporous composite oxide catalyst, a method for preparing the same and a method for synthesizing 1,3-butadidne using the same. The surface area is increased by introducing certain porous silica into preparation of a catalyst for synthesizing 1,3-butadiene, thereby improving a conversion ratio of normal-butene, and selectivity and yield of 1,3-butadiene, and providing economic efficiency from the viewpoint of decreasing an amount of used metal and reducing catalyst production cost. |
| US09782762B2 |
Substituted mononuclear ruthenium complexes for catalysis of synthetic organic reactions
Provided is a mononuclear ruthenium complex that comprises a ruthenium-silicon bond that is represented by formula (1) and that exhibits excellent catalyst activity in each of a hydrosilylation reaction, a hydrogenation reaction, and reduction of a carbonyl compound. In formula (1), R1-R6 either independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or the like that may be substituted with a hydrogen atom or X, or represent a crosslinking substituent in which at least one pair comprising one of R1-R3 and one of R4-R6 is combined. X represents a halogen atom, an organoxy group, or the like. L represents a two-electron ligand other than CO and phosphine. When a plurality of L are present, the plurality of L may be the same as or different from each other. When two L are present, the two L may be bonded to each other. n and m independently represent an integer of 1 to 3 with the stipulation that n+m equals 3 or 4. |
| US09782761B2 |
Selective catalytic reduction catalyst
A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst includes a support layer. A copper-loaded chabazite (Cu/CHA) layer is supported on the support layer. A copper-loaded beta zeolite (Cu/beta) is supported on the Cu/CHA layer. The Cu/beta may be hydrothermally pre-aged prior to use of the SCR catalyst in a vehicle. The pre-aged Cu/beta is essentially free of phosphorous (P), calcium (Ca), zinc (Zn), sodium (Na), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), CaSO4, Ca19Zn2(PO4)14, CaZn2(PO4)2, ash, and/or soot. |
| US09782757B2 |
Modified Y-type zeolite and preparation process and use thereof
A modified Y-type molecular sieve has a unit cell size of 2.420-2.440 nm. It contains a phosphorus content of 0.05-6%, a RE2O3 content of 0.03-10%, and an alumina content of less than 22%, and a specific hydroxyl nest concentration of less than 0.35 mmol/g and more than 0.05 mmol/g. The modified Y-type molecular sieve is used as the active component in a catalytic cracking catalyst. The catalytic cracking catalyst maintains a stable activity for a long time, effectively controls the coke yield and increases the heavy oil utilization. |
| US09782755B2 |
Nickel supported catalyst for combined steam and carbon dioxide reforming with natural gas
A nickel-supported catalyst for combined steam and carbon dioxide reforming, as a catalyst which is used in a process of preparing a synthesis gas by combined steam and carbon dioxide reforming with natural gas, is provided. More particularly, in the nickel-supported catalyst, nickel is supported as an active metal on a lanthanum oxide support. |
| US09782753B2 |
Catalytic converter
Provide is a catalytic converter including a substrate which includes regions having different cell densities, in which exhaust gas purification performance is superior in all the regions of the substrate.A catalytic converter 10 includes catalyst layers in which a noble metal catalyst is supported on a support in surfaces of cell walls 2 of a substrate 1 having a cell structure in a longitudinal direction of the substrate 1 in which gas flows, in which the substrate 1 has a first region 1A having a relatively high cell density and a second region 1B having a relatively low cell density, and a ratio of a thickness of a catalyst layer 3A in the second region 1B to a thickness of a catalyst layer 3 in the first region 1A is in a range of more than 0.95 times and 1.2 times or less. |
| US09782752B2 |
Method for providing an active ruthenium catalyst solution for the transvinylation of carboxylic acids
The invention relates to a method for providing a ruthenium catalyst solution which is active during the transvinylation of a surfactant vinyl ester with a surfactant carboxylic acid, comprising an Ru metal concentration of more than 0.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the ruthenium catalyst solution. The invention is characterized in that a) at least one ruthenium (III) halogenide with at least one inorganic or organic base, at least one surfactant vinyl ester, and at least one surfactant carboxylic acid is reacted at a temperature of 70° C. to 170° C.; b) the molar ratio of surfactant vinyl ester to surfactant carboxylic acid is 1:1.8 to 1.8:1; and c) the ruthenium (III) halogenide is used in a quantity of >0.5 wt. % of Ru metal based on the total weight of the surfactant vinyl ester and surfactant carboxylic acid. |
| US09782751B2 |
Clay mineral supported catalysts
Disclosed is a hydrocarbon gas reforming supported catalyst, and methods for its use, that includes a catalytic material capable of catalyzing the production of a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) from a hydrocarbon gas and a clay support material comprising a clay mineral, wherein the catalytic material is chemically bonded to the clay support material, and wherein the chemical bond is a M1-M2 bond, where M1 is a metal from the catalytic material and M2 is a metal from the clay support material, or the chemical bond is a M1-O bond, where M1 is a metal from the catalytic material and oxygen (O) is from the clay support material, wherein the supported catalyst comprises at least 70% or more by weight of the clay support material. |
| US09782749B2 |
Aluminum silicate, metal ion adsorbent, and method for producing same
The aluminum silicate of the invention has: an element ratio of Si and Al, represented by Si/Al, of from 0.3 to 1.0 by molar ratio; a peak at approximately 3 ppm in a 27Al-NMR spectrum; peak A at approximately −78 ppm and peak B at approximately −85 ppm in a 29Si-NMR spectrum; and a peak at approximately 2θ=26.9° and a peak at approximately 2θ=40.3° in a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum. The aluminum silicate has an area ratio of peak B with respect to peak A of from 2.0 to 9.0, or does not include a tubular substance having a length of 50 nm or more as observed in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) photograph of the aluminum silicate taken at a magnification of 100,000. The aluminum silicate is produced by a method comprising: subjecting a reaction product of a silicate ion solution and an aluminum ion solution to desalting and solid separation; subjecting a resultant to a thermal treatment in an aqueous medium in the presence of an acid under concentration conditions in an aqueous medium such that a silicon atom concentration is 100 mmol/L or more and an aluminum atom concentration is 100 mmol/L or more; and subjecting a resultant to further desalting and solid separation. |
| US09782748B2 |
Synthesis of polymeric ionic liquids using a photochemical polymerization process
Photo-initiated polymeric ionic liquids, methods of making and methods of using the same are disclosed. A preferred embodiment for making a photo-initiated polymeric ionic liquid (P-PIL) coated support, comprises: mixing at least one ionic liquid (IL) monomer with at least one photo-initiator; at least partially coating a support with the mixture; and exposing the coated support to UV light to form a photo-initiated polymeric ionic liquid (P-PIL) coated support. |
| US09782747B2 |
Oxygen-absorbing resin composition
An oxygen-absorbing composition of the present invention contains: a gas barrier resin (A) having an oxygen transmission rate of 500 mL·20 μm/(m2·day·atm) or less as measured at 20° C. and 65% RH; a thermoplastic resin (B) including repeating units represented by General Formula (I) below (where X is a methylene group or an oxygen atom, R1 is an alkenylene group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 5 to 5000); at least one type of metal salt (C) selected from the group consisting of an iron salt, a nickel salt, a copper salt, a manganese salt, and a cobalt salt; and a bifunctional processing stabilizer (D) that is a compound having an acrylate structure and a hindered phenol structure in a same molecule. The oxygen-absorbing resin composition of the present invention performs excellent oxygen-absorbing properties, and enables to reduce generation of an unpleasant odor caused by decomposition of the oxygen-absorbing composition during oxygen absorption. |
| US09782743B2 |
Adsorbent for adsorbing virus and/or bacterium, carbon/polymer composite and adsorbent sheet
[Object]To provide an adsorbent, an adsorbent sheet, and a carbon/polymer composite for adsorbing a virus having further improved virus adsorption capability.[Solving Means]An adsorbent for adsorbing a virus according to the present invention has a specific surface area value as measured by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m2/g or more and a pore volume as measured by the BJH method of 0.1 cm3/g or more. An adsorbent sheet for adsorbing a virus according to the present invention includes a porous carbonaceous material having a specific surface area value as measured by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m2/g or more and a pore volume as measured by the BJH method of 0.1 cm3/g or more. A carbon/polymer composite for adsorbing a virus according to the present invention includes a porous carbonaceous material having a specific surface area value as measured by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m2/g or more and a pore volume as measured by the BJH method of 0.1 cm3/g or more; and a binder. |
| US09782739B2 |
Methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions
Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide. |
| US09782736B2 |
Method and device for producing microdroplets
A method and an apparatus for producing various types of microdroplets are provided. The apparatus has a cross intersection portion 7 at which a first continuous phase 2, a first dispersion phase 4, and a second dispersion phase 6 intersect with each other; a first liquid feed device 12 controlling the first dispersion phase 4; a second liquid feed device 13 controlling the second dispersion phase 6; and a control device 11 connected to the first liquid feed device 12 and the second liquid feed device 13, in which the first liquid feed device 12 and the second liquid feed device 13 are controlled by a signal from the control device 11 so that microdroplets 9 formed of the first dispersion phase 4 and microdroplets 10 formed of the second dispersion phase 6 are sequentially produced. |
| US09782734B2 |
Integrated rotary mixer and disperser head
The invention pertains to a rotary mixer and disperser head consisting of a shaft to which is connected a mixing chamber that is to be disposed into a vat or the like for dispersing, dissolving or blending of solids liquids or gasses with other liquids. The mixing chamber has secured to its upper and lower ends a plurality of impeller blades which have an end thereof located outside the mixing chamber to direct material into the mixing chamber and out through openings in the side wall of the mixing chamber during the mixing and dispersing thereof. The mixer and disperser head also comprises shear arms having a sharpened leading edge, thereby providing an additional initial shear zone. The specific mixing chamber and its configuration provide for a very efficient mixing operation. |
| US09782733B2 |
Apparatus and method for mass producing a monodisperse microbubble agent
An apparatus for mass producing monodisperse microbubbles contains a microfluidic flow focusing device. The microfluidic flow focusing device includes a dispersed phase fluid supply channel having an outlet that discharges into a flow focusing junction, a continuous phase fluid supply channel having an outlet that discharges into the flow focusing junction, and a bubble formation channel having an inlet disposed at the flow focusing junction. The configuration of the flow focusing junction is such that, in operation, a flow of dispersed phase fluid discharging from the outlet of the dispersed phase fluid supply channel is engageable in co-flow by a focusing flow of continuous phase fluid discharging from the outlet of the at least one continuous phase fluid supply channel under formation of a gradually thinning jet of dispersed phase fluid that extends into the inlet of the bubble formation channel. |
| US09782726B2 |
Non-dispersive process for oil recovery
A method of recovering one or more insoluble oils from a liquid source using one or more membrane or membrane contactors, comprising the steps of: pumping the liquid source comprising the one or more oils to the membranes or membrane contactors, contacting the liquid source with a first surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, coalescing the one or more oils within the liquid source onto the first surface of the membrane contactors, pumping one or more recovery fluids through the membrane or membrane contactors in contact with the second surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, and removing a first stream of oil coalesced from the second surface of the membranes or membrane contactors. |
| US09782723B2 |
Catalyst converter
A catalyst converter includes: a substrate (1) having a cell structure formed of a center area (1A) having the highest cell density, a peripheral area (1C) having the lowest cell density, and an intermediate area (1B) having the cell density between that of the center area and that of the peripheral area; a first catalyst layer formed in the center area (1A); a second catalyst layer formed in the intermediate area (1B); and a third catalyst layer formed in the peripheral area (1C). A length in a longitudinal direction of the second catalyst layer is longer than that of the first catalyst layer. A length in the longitudinal direction of the third catalyst layer is longer than that of the second catalyst layer. A ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction of the first catalyst layer to the length of the substrate is 65% or more. |
| US09782722B2 |
Nitrous oxide decomposition catalyst
The present invention provides a catalyst for the decomposition of nitrous oxide, said catalyst comprising oxides of cobalt, zinc and aluminum and an alkali metal promoter. |
| US09782719B1 |
Solvents and methods for gas separation from gas streams
A method of removing acid gases from a gaseous stream is provided. The acid gases may include carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and/or sulfur dioxide, by example. Embodiments of the method include mixing an amine-terminated branched polymer solvent with the gaseous stream, resulting in the substantial absorption of at least some of the acid gases. The solvent is an amine-terminated branched PEG, such as by example amine-terminated glycerol ethoxylate, amine-terminated trimethylolpropane ethoxylate, and/or amine-terminated pentaerithritol ethoxylate. Embodiments of the present inventive methods further include regenerating the solvent using electrolysis. |
| US09782716B2 |
Method and apparatus for removing water from compressed air
A method and apparatus for removing water from compressed air is disclosed. The method includes the steps of passing a stream of compressed air through a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) dryer. The dryer includes at least one vessel containing a desiccant material bound into pieces, for example tubes, using a polymer binder. The PSA dryer also has a control system for controlling the flow of the compressed air and switching between drying and purging modes. In particular the vessel and desiccant material contained therein are sized to produce a dew point suppression of less than 50° C. |
| US09782715B2 |
Load following single bed reversing blower adsorption air separation system
An exemplary single bed reversing blower adsorption based air separation unit is configured to follow the O2 load placed thereon by adjusting flow rates therethrough and power consumption. At least one and preferably multiple pressure sensors sense O2 pressure within an O2 storage region downstream of an adsorber vessel. These sensed pressures are utilized to generate control signals controlling flow rates at locations upstream of the compressor, such as at a reversible blower and an output compressor. Control loops for the blower and the compressor are independent of each other and have different time constants. Effective following of the O2 load is thus achieved without driving the air separation unit into operational conditions outside of design and also maintaining optimal power consumption for the O2 produced, such that efficiency is maintained over a large turndown ratio. |
| US09782712B2 |
Intelligent fabric filter monitoring and control over power lines
A system includes a device on a fabric filter having an attribute that is adjustable and a module on the fabric filter that is configured to adjust the attribute responsive to a control signal carried on a power line from which the module receives a power signal. |
| US09782710B2 |
Multi-sided ventilation assembly for wind turbine tower access door
A wind turbine tower includes a door access opening in a down tower area of the tower. A hinged door panel covers the door access opening, with a ventilation opening defined through the door panel. A multi-sided intake structure, such as a box-like structure, is connected to an exterior of the door panel over the first ventilation opening. The intake structure extends transversely from the door panel and includes a top side, a bottom side, and at least two vertical sides extending between the top side and the bottom side. The vertical sides are open to air flow therethrough. The top and bottom sides may also be open to air flow therethrough. Air from multiple directions is drawn into an interior of the wind turbine tower through the intake structure and ventilation opening. A filtering system with first and second stage filters may be incorporated with any of the intake structures. |
| US09782708B2 |
Filtration sealing system
A filtration sealing system is provided for sealing a filter element in a housing at a mating interface therebetween. The sealing system includes a keyed interface. A replacement filter element is provided for such filtration sealing system, with the replacement filter element including a keyed interface. |
| US09782705B2 |
Tumbler systems and methods
A tumbler may be used as defluidizer, dryer, coater, classifier, or dynamic filter. The tumbler includes a housing for rotatably supporting a removable screened drum on a plurality of rollers. The drum receives a solid/fluid slurry through an inlet chute. As the slurry travels through the drum, fluid exits the drum through a plurality of apertures in screens attached to the sides of the drum, while the solids continue along the drum's length until they reach one or more openings and exit the drum into an outlet chute. The outlet chute includes ridges that wrap around rings extending from the openings of the drum to prevent solids from escaping the outlet chute. To further dry the solids before they exit the drum, an air tube disposed within the drum is configured to direct air through the screens to an air blower intake positioned outside of the drum. |
| US09782701B2 |
Centrifugal-force separator and filter arrangement having a centrifugal-force separator of said type
A centrifugal-force separator for separating particles from a fluid has a housing having an inflow opening and an outflow opening. An axial core and a plurality of guide blades connected to the axial core are provided, wherein the axial core and the guide blades are disposed in the housing. The guide blades generate a turbulent flow of a fluid flowing in through the inlet opening into the housing in an inflow direction. The guide blades extend radially between a first helical line at the axial core and a second helical line at a housing wall of the housing. A first pitch of the first helical line is greater than a second pitch of the second helical line. |
| US09782699B2 |
Liquid refinement
An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber. |
| US09782698B2 |
Liquid refinement
An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber. |
| US09782692B2 |
Prevention of phase separation upon proportioning and mixing fluids
A fluid supply system configured for supplying fluids includes a fluid packet supply unit configured for controlling supply of a sequence of fluid packets. The fluid packets include a packet of first fluid and a packet of second fluid, wherein the first fluid and the second fluid are media being prone to a phase separation upon direct interaction between the packet of first fluid and the packet of second fluid. The fluid supply system further includes a phase separation inhibiting unit configured for inhibiting phase separation by inserting an intermediate fluid packet between the packet of first fluid and the packet of second fluid. |
| US09782686B2 |
Kit for electrifying an assembly of bricks in a brick building system
One variation of a conductive construction tape for electrifying a stack of bricks in a studded-brick building system includes: a tape substrate defining a first linear array of perforations that each define a circular cross-section configured to receive a stud extending from a brick in the studded-brick building system and offset from an adjacent perforation in the linear array by a standard stud offset distance between studs extending from the brick; and a conductive tape layer applied over the tape substrate; an electrically-conductive material extending along the first linear array of perforations and cooperating with the tape substrate to define a total nominal thickness less than a thickness of the studded building brick; wherein the perforated conductive tape is configured to transiently install horizontally between bricks in the stack of bricks to communicate electrical current laterally across the stack of bricks. |
| US09782685B1 |
Dispenser that converts into a spinning toy
A Dispenser that converts into a spinning toy that is divided into a first, a second and a third section. The sections of the dispenser separate after the contents within the dispenser are consumed. The first, second, and third sections are connected to each other by a cord. After the dispenser is separated for use, the cord serves, when wound, as the means for providing a spinning movement of the toy when the toy is manipulated by the user. |
| US09782678B2 |
Methods and systems for computer video game streaming, highlight, and replay
Methods and systems for generating a highlight video of a critical gaming moment from a source computer game running on a game server are disclosed. The method, when executed by a processor accessible by a processing server, comprises receiving video recordings recorded using at least two game virtual cameras positioned at predetermined locations during a source game play, wherein at least one of the game virtual cameras was inserted into the source computer game using a SDK or a game connector module. Next, analyzing the received recordings to extract visual, audio, and/or metadata cues; generating highlight metadata; and detecting the critical gaming moment based on the highlight metadata. Finally, generating a highlight video of the critical gaming moment from the received video recordings based on the highlight metadata. In some embodiments, the highlight videos can be used to drive additional traffic to the game tournament and/or streaming platform operator. |
| US09782672B2 |
Gaming headset with enhanced off-screen awareness
Methods and systems are provided for gaming headset with enhanced off-screen awareness. One or more components may be identified or detected in input audio signals, which may meet particular positioning criteria, relating to a user of the system when the user is receiving output audio signals corresponding to the input audio signals. The input audio signals may then be processed to adjust characteristics corresponding to the one or more components and/or one or more other components in the output audio signals, as perceived by the user when receiving the output audio signals. The positioning criteria may include field-of-view of the user, with the one or more components corresponding to sounds in (or having source(s) within) the field-of-view of the user. The processing may be configured to enhance the one or more other components and/or to subtract or suppress the one or more components. |
| US09782670B2 |
Computer program, method, and system for enabling an interactive event among a plurality of persons
A computer program, method, and system for participating in interactive events includes a personal input executing an event application, a client device coupled to a display and executing a display application, and a server executing a server application. The display application receives a request from a player to participate in an event, receives the event from the server application, shows the event on the display, and determines an event start time corresponding to a time at which the start of the event is shown on the display. The event application receives sensor data from a sensor, compares the sensor data to reference data to generate a score, forms a plurality of packets containing the score, and transmits the packets. The server application transmits the event to the display application, receives the score from the event application, and transmits the score to the display application. |
| US09782667B1 |
System and method of assigning a target profile for a simulation shooting system
A shooting simulation system. The shooting system includes a shooting simulation device for targeting a target and a computing device having a processor and a memory. The computing device has a processor and a memory. The memory stores a set of instructions and the processor executes the instructions whereby the instructions determine a target profile based on a current perceived parameter of the targeting of the target. The processor then assigns the determined target profile for use in determining a hit or miss of the targeting of the target by the shooting device. |
| US09782666B2 |
Mechanical projectile and target game
In one implementation, a game apparatus includes a base with a playing surface that has (i) a first end with a first designated area for cups and (ii) a second end; a game piece; a tether that attaches the game piece to the base so as to permit the game piece to move freely within the tether's range; and a first launcher that includes a mechanism to launch the game piece as a projectile, the first launcher being positioned at or around the second end to launch the game piece toward the first designated area for cups, wherein the first designated area for cups and at least a portion of the first launcher are within the tether's range. |
| US09782665B2 |
Roller skate
An inline frame for an inline skate, designed to mimic the properties of an ice hockey skate blade on ice. The inline frame includes at least one first connection part intended to be connected to a boot and at least two wheels positioned essentially in the inline frame's longitudinal direction. The unique thing about the inline frame is that it includes an upper chassis section and a lower chassis section which via a coupling element are arranged to be rotatable in the inline frame's longitudinal direction, and that the upper chassis section includes at least one first contact surface and that the lower chassis section includes at least one second contact surface, where at least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface is curvilinear. |
| US09782664B1 |
Ankle and toe straps for splitboard and snowboard bindings
Disclosed is a novel ankle strap and a toe strap that secures snowboard or splitboard rider's boots to corresponding boot bindings. The straps are generally made from a one-piece molding that includes indented portions on the outside surface of the molding that creates corresponding outdented portions on the boot-facing surface for cushioning. The indented portions are bound by ribs, the ribs forming a continuous interconnected rib structure. As the outdented portions flex, the continuous interconnected rib structure helps the strap maintain its shape and structure. |
| US09782660B2 |
Athletic training system and method
An athletic training system (200) has a data recording system (202) and a data engine (204). The data recording system (202) is configured to record an athletic competition event. The event may have a first team of players competing against a second team of players. The data engine (204) is configured to receive data associated with the recorded athletic competition event. The data engine (204) processes the data and displays the data as a replay of the event in animated form. |
| US09782656B2 |
Putting stroke analysis device
The present invention is directed towards a putting stroke analysis device for analyzing a putting stroke technique of a golfer. The putting stroke analysis device comprises a planar surface with a plurality of infrared emitters and co-operating infrared sensors thereon. A golfer swings their putter over the planar surface, above the plurality of infrared emitters and co-operating infrared sensors. An infrared beam, emitted by the infrared emitters, is reflected by the putter and is detected by one or more of the infrared sensors. The putting stroke analysis device has a processor which receives information from the co-operating infrared sensors and processes the information to determine putting characteristics of the putting stroke technique. The putting characteristics include, but are not limited to, speed of putter head, velocity of putter head, acceleration of putter head, speed of golf ball, velocity of golf ball, acceleration of golf ball, swing path of putter head, angle of attack of putter head, angle of putter head at impact with a golf ball, and, impact point on a putter face of the putter head at impact with a golf ball. |
| US09782654B2 |
Method and apparatus for low resolution golf swing image capture analysis
A method and system for using a low resolution image of a golfer's swing for analysis is disclosed. Cameras obtain images of various portions of a golfer's swing. A computer calculates parameters associated with a golfer and a golf club from the images. Parameters include body angles, head position, shoulder positions, arm positions, hand positions, leg positions, foot positions, club shaft angles, and club head position. Different portions of the swing are captured using the cameras, including a static initial address, a backswing, a downswing, a forward swing, and a follow-through. A computer uses measured parameters from two or more portions of the swing to determine comparative parameters during different portions of the swing. The computer uses the parameters to generate swing analysis outputs, including swing characteristic information and/or swing profile information. A correlation table relates identified swing analysis outputs to particular recommendations to the golfer to improve the swing. |
| US09782653B2 |
Sports training safety system and method of operation thereof
A sports training safety system and method of operation thereof includes: a training dummy; a magnetic release attached to the training dummy; a delivery carriage mounted to the magnetic release; a delivery rail for supporting the delivery carriage; and a transport system, attached to the delivery rail, for moving the delivery carriage and the training dummy along the delivery rail. |
| US09782650B1 |
Attachable basketball training device
An attachable basketball training device including a substantially semicircular inverted R-shaped clamp having a curved right portion, a curved left portion, a linear middle portion, and a continuous bottom opening. Each of the right portion, the left portion, and the middle portion has an interior lip and an exterior lip. A horizontal slot is medially disposed through the interior lip of the middle portion of the clamp, with a tab slidably engageable within the slot. A plurality of slits is disposed through the interior lip of each of the right portion of the clamp and the left portion of the clamp. Each of a plurality of vertical projections has a looped top section and a linear sword-shaped bottom section. The top section of each of the plurality of vertical projections is disposed through each of the plurality of slits. The clamp is removably attachable to a basketball hoop. |
| US09782647B2 |
Combination bat warmer/seat cushion
A bat warmer seat cushion device that includes a first side and a second side and includes at least one elongated cylindrical sleeve member disposed within the bag, the sleeve member sized and shaped for receiving a bat. The sleeve member includes an open end that is generally aligned with an open end of the first side. A soft sleeve is disposed within each sleeve member, the soft sleeve having an open end aligned with the first side's open end. Insulating material is disposed around the sleeve member that provides thermal protection for the encased bats. The entire bag includes an outer layer and insulating padding sandwiched between the outer layer and the components of the present invention. The bag with the outer layer and insulating padding can serve as a seat cushion which allows a spectator to view an event more comfortably. |
| US09782645B2 |
Golf club head
A putter-type golf club head includes a main body. The main body includes a forward end, a rearward end opposite the forward end, a bottom portion, a top portion opposite the bottom portion, and a male-type hosel component defining a longitudinal axis that is forwardly canted relative to vertical. A face component is secured to the forward end of the main body. The face component includes a first element formed of a resilient material and a second element formed of a rigid material that is secured to the first element. A striking face generally defines a virtual striking face plane and is at least partially formed by the face component. |
| US09782644B2 |
Correlated set of golf club heads
A correlated set of golf club heads is provided. The set of golf clubs has a first club head that, when oriented in a reference position, includes: a first loft angle, a first heel portion, a first toe portion opposite the first heel portion, a first top portion, and a first sole portion that comprises a first sole rail having a first setback length. The set of golf clubs also has a second club head that, when oriented in the reference position, includes: a second loft angle greater than the first loft angle, a second heel portion, a second toe portion opposite the second heel portion, a second top portion, and a second sole portion that comprises a second sole rail having a second setback length that is different from the first setback length. |
| US09782643B2 |
Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads
Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a hollow body portion having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, a plurality of ports on the bottom portion and a plurality of inner support portions in the hollow body portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US09782641B2 |
Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a collet, a ferrule, and a club head having an interior chamber. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. |
| US09782636B2 |
Flying football with lift-generating wings
A throwing or catching toy includes a generally elongated spheroidal body defined as having a longitudinal axis, where a length of the body along the longitudinal axis between a front end to a back end of the body is longer than an equatorial diameter. A support is attached to the body and extends beyond the back end of the body and does not extend beyond the front end of the body. A lift-generating wing is non-movably attached to the support. A push surface is disposed near the back end of the body, where the push surface is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A horizontal stabilizer is attached to the support and disposed behind the lift-generating wing. An impact transfer surface is attached directly to the support, where the impact transfer surface is disposed within the body and fixed between the front end of the body and the support. |
| US09782631B2 |
Golf ball compositions
Disclosed herein are golf ball compositions formed from polyureas made from aminocrotonates. |
| US09782627B1 |
Hand-held paddle apparatuses and methods of using the same
Hand-held paddle apparatuses are useful for moving a body through a fluid, such as water, and providing use of hands and fingers for other functions. Moreover, the hand-held paddle apparatuses are hinged to reduce the surface area interacting with the fluid when the paddle apparatuses move in one direction, and to open to increase the surface area interacting with the fluid in an opposite direction. |
| US09782626B2 |
System for removably mounting proprietary equipment in a tree stand
A system for removably mounting tree steps and other equipment in tree stands. The system comprises a permanent universal bracket and a series of removable equipment mounts attachable to it. The bracket is attached to the tree by inserting a bolt through one or more apertures in the bracket. One or more cleats extends from the bracket into the tree to prevent the bracket from rotating around the bolt. A channel in the bracket is as adapted to receive one or more mated extensions that extend from each mount. The extensions are flexible and resilient such that they can be deformed to facilitate attaching and removing the mount from the bracket. In the preferred embodiment, the mount is a step having two extensions, each insertable into a mated channel on the bracket. |
| US09782622B2 |
Exercise apparatus
An exercise apparatus or machine according to the present disclosure is adapted to support a user above a floor while the user performs hip thrust or other exercises. The exercise machine includes a head support and a foot support for supporting the torso and feet of a user so that the hips of the user are suspended in an exercise area between the head support and foot support. |
| US09782621B2 |
Exercise device providing automatic braking
An exercise device comprises a flywheel, a driving assembly, and a control assembly. The driving assembly drives the flywheel to rotate. The control assembly comprises an angle sensor for measuring the change of angular displacement of the flywheel during a specific period of time. The control assembly calculates the angular velocity or the angular acceleration of the flywheel by the measured angular displacement during the specific period of time. The control assembly determines if the flywheel is to be stopped according to at least a criterion. |
| US09782618B2 |
Tilting exercise device
A device that exercises the muscles of a person who lays down on a bench (12), by the person shifting his body to counteract a tendency of the bench to tilt to one side or the other. The bench is supported on coil springs (44) that tilt when the person's weight shifts to one side as the person performs exercises while laying on the bench. |
| US09782617B2 |
Piri-stretcher system
A system for stretching the piriformis muscle may comprise a thigh strap, calf strap and one or more handles. A handle may be pulled to urge the piriformis muscle into a more elongated position. The thigh strap and calf strap may be of equal or unequal length. An optional knee void may be used for alignment purposes and may be found beneath a handle. |
| US09782606B2 |
Integrated target structure for generating charged particle and driving method of medical appliance using the same
Provided herein is an integrated target structure for generating charged particles. The integrated target structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a target layer emitting charged particles depending on an irradiation of a laser beam, an optical component controlling at least one of the laser beam and the charged particles, and a support body supporting the target layer and the optical component using one structure. |
| US09782605B2 |
Adaptive therapeutic light control system
A system for influencing a state of a user including a light source for emitting light influencing the state of the user and a light controller selectively controlling the emission of the light. The emission may include at least one of, the spectrum of said light; the duration of said light; the distribution of said light; the intensity of said light; and the timing of said light. The analysis engine provides a signal to the light controller indicating a desired emission of the light. |
| US09782601B2 |
Pacing device with autonomous anti-tachycardia pacing
In an example, an apparatus is described that includes an implantable housing, a heart signal sensing circuit configured to sense intrinsic electrical heart signals, a ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VT) detector circuit, operatively coupled to the heart signal sensing circuit, the detector circuit operable to detect a VT based on the sensed heart signals, a processor configured to control delivery of an anti-tachyarrhythmia pacing (ATP) therapy based on the detected VT, and an energy delivery circuit configured to deliver the ATP therapy in response to the detected VT, wherein the apparatus does not include a shock circuit capable of delivering a therapeutically-effective cardioverting or defibrillating shock. |
| US09782599B2 |
Power architecture for an implantable medical device having a non-rechargeable battery
An improved architecture for an implantable medical device using a primary battery is disclosed which reduces the circumstances in which the voltage of the primary battery is boosted, and hence reduces the power draw in the implant. The architecture includes a boost converter for selectively boosting the voltage of the primary battery and for supplying that boosted voltage to certain of the circuit blocks, including digital circuitry, analog circuitry, and memory. However, the boost converter is only used to boost the battery voltage when its magnitude is below a threshold; if above the threshold, the battery voltage is passed to the circuit blocks without boosting. Additionally, some circuitry capable of operation even at low battery voltages—including the telemetry tank circuitry and the compliance voltage generator—receives the battery voltage directly without boosting, and without regard to the current magnitude of the battery voltage. |
| US09782597B2 |
Electrical stimulation system with tool-less lead extension and methods of making and using
A lead extension at least one lead extension body; terminals disposed along one end portion of the lead extension body(ies); a lead extension connector disposed along another end portion of the lead extension body(ies); and conductors electrically coupling the connector contacts in the lead extension connector to the terminals. The lead extension connector can include lead channels with non-straight paths to facilitate retention of leads. Alternatively, the lead extension connector can include one or more stretchable boots to each receive a lead when stretched and to grip the lead when relaxed. Alternatively, the lead extension connector can have two connector bodies with a pin channel and pin, respectively. When the pin is inserted into the pin channel, the pin compresses a portion of the connector body against the lead to retain the lead within the connector. |
| US09782592B2 |
Energy efficient high frequency nerve blocking technique
A neurostimulation system and method of blocking a neural axon. Time-varying electrical energy is conveyed to a blocking site on the neural axon for an initial phase. The conveyed electrical energy has an amplitude and frequency during the initial phase sufficient to block action potentials from propagating along the neural axon from a location proximal to the blocking site to a location distal to the blocking site. The time-varying electrical energy is conveyed to the blocking site on the neural axon for a subsequent phase contiguous with the initial phase. The conveyed electrical energy has a decreased amplitude and a frequency during the subsequent phase sufficient to maintain blocking of the action potentials along the neural axon from the location proximal to the blocking site to the location distal to the blocking site. |
| US09782591B2 |
Neural stimulation with transient response analysis between doses
In various method embodiments for operating an implantable neural stimulator to deliver a neural stimulation therapy to an autonomic neural target, the method comprises using the implantable neural stimulator to deliver the neural stimulation therapy to the autonomic neural target, and evaluating an evoked response to the neural stimulation bursts. The neural stimulation therapy includes a plurality of neural stimulation bursts where each neural stimulation burst includes a plurality of neural stimulation pulses and successive neural stimulation bursts are separated by a time without neural stimulation pulses. Evaluating the evoked response includes sensing the evoked response to the neural stimulation bursts where sensing the evoked response includes sensing at least one physiological parameter affected by the neural stimulation bursts, comparing the sensed evoked response against a baseline, and determining if the evoked response substantially returns to the baseline between neural stimulation bursts. |
| US09782589B2 |
Implantable electrostimulator for improving blood flow
An electrostimulator implant is percutaneously advanceable into tissue of a limb of a subject. The implant comprises (i) an intracorporeal sensor, configured to detect a factor indicative of local blood supply in the tissue of the limb; (ii) an electrode disposed at an outer surface of the implant; (iii) an antenna, configured to wirelessly receive power; and (iv) circuitry, powered by the received power, and configured to drive the electrode to apply a bloodflow-increasing current to the tissue at least in part responsively to the detected factor. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US09782585B2 |
Method and system for providing electrical stimulation to a user
A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation device, in communication with a controller, at a head region of the user; with the electrical stimulation device, providing a stimulation treatment having a waveform configured for neuromodulation in the user; with the controller, performing an adjustment to the stimulation treatment, wherein performing the adjustment includes: generating a transformed waveform with application of a transfer function to the waveform, wherein the transfer function scales the waveform and selectively attenuates extreme waveform values while maintaining a frequency characteristic of the waveform in the transformed waveform; and applying the transformed waveform with the electrical stimulation device, thereby modulating the stimulation treatment. |
| US09782582B2 |
Systems and methods for making and using electrical stimulation systems to reduce RF-induced tissue heating
An electrical stimulation lead includes a lead body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal length; electrodes disposed along the distal end of the lead body; terminals disposed along the proximal end of the lead body; a non-conducting core extending along lead body; and conductors extending along the lead body to electrically couple the electrodes to the terminals. The conductors include a first conductor and a second conductor arranged along the core with a non-conducting gap between the first and the second conductors. Each of the first and the second conductors includes an inner conductor portion with a first electrical resistivity and an outer conductor portion having a second electrical resistivity that is at least twice the first electrical resistivity. The outer conductor portion is disposed exclusively radially outward from the inner conductor portion. |
| US09782577B2 |
Solenoid pinch valve apparatus and method for medical fluid applications having reduced noise production
A low noise solenoid valve system includes a solenoid valve; and a controller configured to perform a power actuation sequence in which power to the solenoid valve undergoes a plurality of cycles that switch from an actuation level power to a hold level power, wherein the actuation level power is increased at each subsequent cycle, and wherein the actuation power level of one of the plurality of cycles is sufficient to fully actuate the solenoid valve. |
| US09782575B2 |
Adjustable-length dual-lumen hemodialysis catheter and a method for its use
The present adjustable-length dual-lumen hemodialysis catheter can eliminate the need to stock various lengths of hemodialysis catheters and can provide a hemodialysis catheter, which can be trimmed to various lengths in order to precisely accommodate patients of various shapes and sizes. Specifically, the present adjustable-length dual-lumen hemodialysis catheter can comprise a cuff ring assembly, which can be secured at selected locations along the trailing limbs of the catheter allowing the cuff ring assembly to be installed in a location chosen to precisely fit a particular patient. |
| US09782573B2 |
Medical liquid dispensing applicators and methods of manufacture
A liquid dispensing applicator that can include a sound-generating system for generating a sound during rotation of the container body to indicate to a user that the rotation is performed. The sound-generating system includes at least one knob and a plurality of ribs. The at least one knob cooperates with at least some of the ribs during rotation of the container body, in order to generate the sound. The liquid dispensing applicator can alternatively or also include a wing element insertable into a slot provided in an absorbent material. The wing element extends from an outer surface of the head component and comprises opposing surfaces and a at least one edge spike provided on an edge of the at least one wing element, and configured to prevent the absorbent material from being removed after insertion of the wing element into the slot. |
| US09782572B2 |
Apparatus and methods for treating bone structures, tissues and ducts using a narrow gauge cannula system
Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols for such procedures is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula, and further including apparatus and methods for wrapping and/or folding the expandable element either before or after a procedure to reduce its profile to fit through the cannula. |
| US09782570B2 |
Balloon catheter
A rapid exchange balloon catheter including: an outer conduit having a lumen and a wall surrounding the lumen, the wall including a lateral opening formed therein; an inner conduit having a proximal end and a distal end; a sealing sleeve for sealing the lateral opening of the outer conduit; a balloon whose proximal margin is attached to the outer surface of the distal end of the outer conduit, and whose distal margin is attached to the outer surface of the portion of the inner conduit that extends beyond the distal end of the outer conduit; a pushing-pulling mechanism disposed in the outer conduit; and a fluid port for the introduction of an expansion fluid and for the removal of the expansion fluid. |
| US09782569B2 |
Marked precoated medical device and method of manufacturing same
A medical device, such as a medical wire, which includes a coating applied to the surface of the medical wire. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the medical wire and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated medical wire form markings which, as an example, enable a surgeon to determine the length of the medical wire inserted into a body by observing the markings on the portion of the marked medical wire located exterior to the body. |
| US09782566B1 |
Bend limiting access sheath
The present invention is an access sheath comprising a tube or sheath with a passageway primarily for endoscopic procedures accessing the ureter through the bladder. The sheath has a bend limiting feature to limit the bend angle or bend radius. The sheath exhibits flexibility up to this limit at which point it becomes rigid. Excessive force is required to bend the sheath beyond the bend limit and would result in the kinking of the tubular frame. |
| US09782565B2 |
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary access system
The present disclosure provides an access system having a maneuverable catheter assembly configured for providing access to and navigating a desired vessel for subsequent treatment thereof. The access system includes an adjustable delivery handle assembly and an access catheter subassembly having a maneuverable access catheter configured to be delivered to desired site (e.g., within duodenum) to assist in treatment of a condition (e.g., drainage of a bile ducts via Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Biliary Drainage (EUS-BD) techniques). The access catheter includes at least a distal section having an adjustable portion along a length thereof configured to transition to a pre-defined arcuate shape to provide directional control over the distal end of the catheter as it is navigated through a vessel (e.g., bile duct). The handle assembly includes additional elements configured to allow a clinician to maneuver and manipulate the distal end of the access catheter. |
| US09782562B2 |
Venous insufficiency treatment method
A method of treating varicose veins and other vascular diseases provides sclerosant fluid through a catheter into the body vessel to be treated. The catheter has a lumen and a plurality of sidewall exits. The sclerosant fluid is provided under sufficient pressure so that it comes out of each exit as a jet of fluid with sufficient velocity to impinge on the vessel wall substantially orthogonal to the wall and thus minimize dilution of the sclerosant fluid and optimize coverage. A movable sheath on the catheter permits selecting a portion of the exits to be uncovered and thus create an infusion zone for the jets of sclerosant fluid which approximately match a desired treatment zone. |
| US09782557B2 |
Oxygen concentrator systems and methods
Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve energy usage during operation of the oxygen concentrator system. |
| US09782548B2 |
Endovascular catheter air block
This invention is an air block for industrial, medical, and non-medical uses. For example, the air block is connected to the proximal end of a vascular access catheter. The air block is either removably connected to the proximal end of the catheter or it is integral to the proximal end of the catheter. The air block permits introduction of other catheters or instrumentation through its central lumen and on into a lumen of the catheter while minimizing fluid loss or gain into the catheter. The air block further prevents air from entering the catheter and provides for removal of the air or other gas from the central lumen before it can enter the catheter where it could cause harm to the patient. The air block can be attached to various standard proximal catheter terminations including Luer fittings and hemostasis valve outer barrels. |
| US09782547B2 |
Methods for injecting a drug into prostate tissue
Method and surgical instrument for treating prostate tissue including a surgical instrument having a main body, a needle deployment port, a needle, first and second handles and a lockout release mechanism to limit needle extension. Additionally, a kit includes the surgical instrument, together with a cystoscope, and optionally a syringe and reservoir of ethanol. The method includes needle-less injection and visualizing the ethanol injection by delivering both an echogenic agent and ethanol either by needle or needle-less injection or by providing an ultrasonically visible marker near the tip of the ethanol delivery cannula. The method also includes extending the needle transversely of the instrument housing using a link assembly. |
| US09782545B2 |
External drug pump
Apparatus is described for administering a substance to a subject. A vial contains the substance and a stopper is disposed within the vial and is slidably coupled to the vial. A first threaded element is (a) rotatable with respect to the vial and (b) substantially immobile proximally with respect to the vial during rotation of the first threaded element. A second threaded element is threadedly coupled to the first threaded element. At least a distal end of the second threaded element is substantially non-rotatable with respect to the vial, and the distal end of the second threaded element defines a coupling portion that couples the second threaded element to the stopper. The first threaded element, by rotating, linearly advances the stopper and at least the distal end of the second threaded element toward a distal end of the vial. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US09782543B2 |
Pen-type drug injection device and electronic add-on monitoring module for monitoring and logging dose setting and administration
A monitoring device for monitoring operation of a drug delivery device and to a respective drug delivery device is presented in which a fastening member releasably attaches the monitoring device to an axially elongated housing of the drug delivery device, a sliding member is shiftable relative to the fastening member in an axial direction and being adapted to operably engage with at least one dose setting component of the drug delivery device to follow an axial displacement of the dose setting component relative to the housing component, a first sensor arrangement for detecting a rotation of the dose setting component relative to the fastening member, a second sensor arrangement for detecting an axial displacement of the sliding member relative to the fastening member, and a processing member coupled to the first and to the second sensor arrangements to process first and second signals obtainable from the first and from the second sensor arrangements for determining the size of a dose dispensed by the drug delivery device. |
| US09782540B2 |
Safety limits for closed-loop infusion pump control
A system and process for providing safety limits on the delivery of an infusion formulation by an infusion pump system in response to a sensed biological state. The safety limits may comprise user-initiated event signals corresponding to events that may significantly affect the biological state. The safety limits may further comprise user-initiated event ranking signals for respective events which specify a degree, quantity, or measure for the respective event. The user-initiated event and event ranking signals may be communicated to a computing element associated with the infusion pump by an associated communication device having a user interface which comprises a plurality of user-selectable operators for entering information about the events and event rankings. |
| US09782537B2 |
Portable infusion device
A portable infusion device adapted to hold an infusion bag is provided. The infusion bag includes a bag body and an infusion tube connected to the bag. The portable infusion device includes a case, a plate and an elevating mechanism. The case includes an accommodating space for accommodating the bag body. The case has an aperture. The infusion tube is adapted to pass through the aperture. The plate is disposed in the receiving space and is adapted to carry the bag body. The elevating mechanism is disposed in the accommodating space and is movably connected to the case. The plate is fixed on the elevating mechanism. The elevating mechanism is adapted to push the plate to move. The portable infusion device is easily carried in use. |
| US09782536B2 |
Infusion set and/or patch pump having at least one of an in-dwelling rigid catheter with flexible features and/or a flexible catheter attachment
An infusion set, patch pump, or elements thereof, having an exemplary catheter (14) provided with one or more channels, grooves and coatings (24, 34, 44), configured and arranged to provide a degree of strength and flexibility. The catheter (14) can also have an exemplary flexible union with the hub (12) having at least one of a ball-and-socket joint (66, 68), a sliding plate (86), and a flexible bushing (106), and which is sealed to allow even further movement of the catheter (14) while preventing leakage of medication through the junction. In doing so, a number of benefits associated with the use of rigid materials in catheter construction can be provided while at the same time, benefits associated with the use of flexible materials in catheter construction and/or flexible engagement with the hub can also be provided. |
| US09782532B2 |
Apparatus and method for the vibratory stimulation of at least one portion of a vascular access device for its monitoring
The present invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring a vascular access device, including at least one signal generator for generating vibrations in order to stimulate the vascular access device or a portion thereof to vibrate, at least one signal receiver for detecting vibrations of the vascular access device or of said portion thereof, and at least one evaluation device for evaluating the detected vibrations. Moreover a method for monitoring the vascular access device by using the apparatus of the invention is specified. |
| US09782530B2 |
Packaging of powdery material for preparation of a medical solution
A package (1) is configured to store a powdery material (2) which is to be mixed with a solvent to form a medical solution, such as a dialysis solution. The package (1) comprises a filled cavity portion (6a) containing the powdery material (2), optionally separated into groups of different composition, and a tab portion (9) integrally formed with the filled cavity portion (6a) and being swept around the filled cavity portion (6a) so as to define a roll-up package. The tab portion (9) forms a protective barrier that shields the powdery material (2), e.g. by counteracting transport of moisture into and out of the package. The tab portion (9) may also stabilize the package. The roll-up package is compact, and simple to manufacture and handle. |
| US09782527B2 |
Monitoring of redundant conductors
This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided. |
| US09782526B2 |
Device and method for collecting and dispensing colostrum
A device for collecting colostrum from a breast of a human and dispensing the colostrum to a newborn may include a colostrum collection member and a plunger. The colostrum collection member may include a funnel-shaped proximal portion with a wide, open end for facilitating collection of expressed colostrum, a narrow distal portion with a small-diameter opening for dispensing the expressed colostrum to the newborn, and a cylindrical barrel portion between the funnel-shaped proximal portion and the narrow distal portion. The plunger is configured for advancement through the wide, open end and the barrel portion of the collection member to force the colostrum out of the small-diameter opening. |
| US09782525B2 |
Multi-way valve for a medical instrument
A medical device is provided comprising a first port; a second port in fluid communication with the first port; and a third port in selective fluid communication with both the first port and the second port; a sealing membrane disposed between the third port and both the first port and the second port, the sealing membrane is configured to move between a first position preventing fluid communication between the third port and both the first port and the second port and a second position allowing fluid communication between the third port and the first port, wherein movement of a fluid supplied to the medical device at the third port moves the sealing membrane from the first position to the second position. |
| US09782524B2 |
Surgical waste collection unit with a manifold receiver that is offset relative to the horizontal
A surgical waste collection unit with a receiver for removably holding a manifold to which suction lines are connected. The receiver is mounted to the waste collection unit to be at an acute angle relative to the horizontal. The receiver is further configured to allow the manifold to be rotated in the receiver. This means the manifold can be rotated from a first position in which the manifold outlet opening is aligned with the conduit through which waste is flowed from the receiver and a second position in which the manifold outlet opening is elevated relative to the first position. |
| US09782521B2 |
Medical device and method for producing medical device
A medical device including a lubricating coating film (surface lubricating layer) that exerts excellent lubricity and durability is provided. The medical device includes, on a base layer, a surface lubricating layer formed from a block copolymer having a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion that has a reactive functional group. The ratio of the hydrophobic portion of the block copolymer in an outermost surface of the surface lubricating layer is 20 to 45 mol %, and the viscosity of a 1 wt % chloroform solution of the block copolymer at a temperature of 30° C. is 8 to 30 mPa·s. |
| US09782519B2 |
Ultrasound coupling liquid and container
A coupling liquid for ultrasound devices, preferably high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). The coupling liquid comprises a liquid aqueous solution of at least one hydrophilic polymer having an average molecular mass of between 30,000 and 70,000 and at least one alcohol with a carbon chain of 1 to 7 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a container (10) for an ultrasound coupling liquid having a thin wall. |
| US09782517B2 |
Crosslinked hyaluronic acid-collagen gels for improving tissue graft viability and soft tissue augmentation
Hydrogels comprising a macromolecular matrix and water may be used to augment soft tissue of a human being, promote or support cell or tissue viability or proliferation, create space in tissue, and for other purposes. A macromolecular matrix may comprise a hyaluronic acid component crosslinked to a collagen component. |
| US09782514B2 |
Film forming compositon
The present application relates to a film forming composition for application to mammalian skin, which composition comprises at least one polyurethane based polymer together with at least one acrylate based polymer. The film forming composition provides effective skin coating with good adhesion to the skin, and may be used as a skin protector or a wound dressing. |
| US09782513B2 |
Methods for effecting faster healing of orthopedic and other wounds
Disclosed are medical devices, e.g., surgical sutures, surgical staples, surgical pads, surgical meshes, surgical scaffolds etc., and methods of use at a wound in a patient to facilitate the rapid healing of the tissue at the situs of the wound with minimal fibrous tissue formation. The devices are arranged to be brought into engagement with tissue adjacent the wound to close the wound and include a core formed of a piezo-electric material and an outer layer covering the core. The outer layer is platelet derived growth factors. The methods of use of the devices also include applying a local molecular energy production agent to the wound and irradiating the wound with a pulsed infra-red laser beam. |
| US09782512B2 |
Multi-layered wound dressing containing an hydrocolloid and activated carbon
The invention relates to a wound dressing which is particularly suitable for therapeutically dressing wounds. Said wound dressing consists of a multi-layered structure comprising at least one layer containing at least one hydrocolloid, preferably collagen, (“hydrocolloid layer” or “collagen layer”) and at least one layer containing an activated carbon (“activated carbon layer”). |
| US09782511B2 |
Bioresorbable wound dressing
The present invention is directed to novel non-woven fabrics containing growth and differentiation factor proteins. Said fabrics are specifically designed to accelerate tissue regeneration and wound healing processes of mammalian tissues. Furthermore, the invention provides wound dressings, pads or implants comprising the novel non-woven fabrics. |
| US09782499B2 |
Block copolymer (BCP) encapsulated nanoparticles and methods of use thereof
This invention provides block copolymer (BCP) encapsulated nanoparticles. The BCP-encapsulated nanoparticles are used in methods for targeting a tumor, in methods of imaging a tumor and in methods of treating cancer including hyperthermia of tumors. This invention further provides processes for preparation of BCP-encapsulated nanoparticles. |
| US09782496B2 |
Immunoconjugates for the treatment of tumours
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a conjugate of a cytokine and a tumor targeting moiety (TTM) and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein the cytokine is present in an amount which does not induce a negative feedback mechanism. |
| US09782495B2 |
Proteins expressed by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and not by BCG and their use as diagnostic reagents and vaccines
The present invention is directed to reagents useful for generating immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and for diagnosing infection and disease in a subject that has been exposed to M. tuberculosis. |
| US09782493B2 |
Conjugates for treating diseases caused by PSMA expressing cells
The invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of pathogenic cell populations. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of diseases caused by PSMA expressing cells, such as prostate cancer cells, using compounds capable of targeting PSMA expressing cells. |
| US09782488B2 |
Oligomer-beta blocker conjugates
The invention provides water-soluble oligomer-beta blocker drug conjugates. A drug conjugate of the invention can be administered by any of a number of administration routes and exhibits properties that are different from the corresponding beta blocker not attached to the water-soluble oligomer. |
| US09782487B2 |
Glycerophospholipids for the improvement of cognitive functions
The invention described herein provides a preparation comprising a non-mammalian derived mixture of serine glycerophospholipid conjugates with a specific content and specific conjugation patterns of LA, linolenic acid (alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid) DHA and EPA which depend on utilizing different sources of lipids, and uses of such preparations. |
| US09782483B2 |
Sigma ligands for the prevention and/or treatment of emesis induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy
The invention refers to the use of a sigma ligand, preferably a sigma ligand of formula (I), to prevent or treat emesis induced by a chemotherapeutic agent or radioactivity, especially emesis induced by taxanes, vinca alkaloids or platin chemotherapeutic drugs. |
| US09782481B2 |
Nanoparticle delivery system for targeted anti-obesity treatment
A magnetic nanoparticles including a TRPV1 agonist, as well as methods of preparation and use, are described herein. A magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can include a core region having a magnetic nanoparticle (MNPs) and a TRPV1 protein agonist. Further, an exterior coating comprising a polymer can be formed around the core region. The magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can be administered to a recipient and directed to a target region using an external magnetic field. |
| US09782478B1 |
Prostate-specific membrane antigen binding proteins and related compositions and methods
The present invention relates to mono-specific and multi-specific polypeptide therapeutics that specifically target cells expressing prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and are useful for the treatment of prostate cancer (e.g., castrate-resistant prostate cancer), tumor-related angiogenesis or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In one embodiment, the multi-specific polypeptide therapeutics bind both PSMA-expressing cells and the T-cell receptor complex on T cells to induce target-dependent T-cell cytotoxicity, activation and proliferation. |
| US09782471B2 |
EV71 virus-like particles and preparation method and application thereof
The present invention provides EV71 virus-like particles and a preparation method and application thereof. The method comprises: connecting a P1 protein gene and a 3CD protease gene of an EV71 virus with a PMV plasmid to construct a PMV-P1-3CD recombinant expression plasmid; then transforming a Hansenula polymorpha AU-0501 expression strain with the PMV-P1-3CD recombinant expression plasmid to obtain an AU-PMV-P1-3CD recombinant expression strain; fermenting and culturing the recombinant expression strain, and inducing the recombinant expression strain to express the EV71 virus-like particle protein with methanol; centrifuging and collecting mycelia for homogeneous breakage at a high pressure; and purifying the supernatant through ion-exchange chromatography, hydrophobic chromatography, and molecular sieve chromatography, so as to obtain EV71 virus-like particles. |
| US09782470B2 |
Method of obtaining thermostable dried vaccine formulations
This present invention relates to compositions and methods for stabilizing a dried vaccine formulations. In particular, the invention provides a method for producing a vaccine composition comprising the steps of providing an aqueous composition comprising a buffer, the vaccine components and between 17.5% w/w and 60% w/w of a non-polymeric sugar, freezing the composition, and applying microwave radiation under a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure in order to sublimate the composition and obtain a dried vaccine formulation. The invention also provides a product obtainable by this method. |
| US09782469B2 |
Anti-inflammatory, skin-regenerative, whitening, antioxidant, or wound-healing composition containing culture medium of ADSC-T cells in which T-antigen is introduced into adipose-derived stem cell as active ingredient
The present invention relates to an anti-inflammatory, skin-regenerative, whitening, antioxidant, or wound-healing composition containing a culture medium of adipose-derived stem cell-T (ADSC-T) cells as an active ingredient, in which T-antigen is introduced into an adipose-derived stem cell. The culture medium of ADSC-T cells, according to the present invention, has remarkable effects for treating or inhibiting inflammation by alleviating atopic dermatitis, which is an autoimmune disease, and inhibiting NF-κB activities through an increase of an Iκbα expression. Additionally, the culture medium, according to the present invention, exhibits: excellent skin regenerative effects by having effects of enhancing skin collagen elasticity and reducing wounds, in a collagen culture; excellent skin whitening effects by inhibiting tyrosinase activities and melanin production; and excellent anti-oxidation effects by inhibiting DPPH radical activities. Furthermore, the present invention has remarkable wound-healing effects by enhancing cell mobility of fibroblast, and is thus useful for anti-inflammation, skin-regeneration, whitening, anti-oxidation, or healing wounds. |
| US09782466B2 |
Capsular polysaccharide solubilisation and combination vaccines
Precipitated bacterial capsular polysaccharides can be efficiently re-solubilized using alcohols as solvents. The invention provides a process for purifying a bacterial capsular polysaccharide, comprising the steps of (a) precipitation of said polysaccharide, followed by (b) solubilization of the precipitated polysaccharide using ethanol. CTAB can be used for step (a). The material obtained, preferably following hydrolysis and sizing, can be conjugated to a carrier protein and formulated as a vaccine. Also, in vaccines comprising saccharides from both serogroups A and C, the invention provides that the ratio (w/w) of MenA saccharide:MenC saccharide is >1. |
| US09782462B2 |
Modified polynucleotides for the production of proteins associated with human disease
The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. |
| US09782461B2 |
Human coagulation factor light chain protein and use of the same
In the invention, the minimum inhibitory concentrations of human coagulation factor light-chain proteins against different Gram-negative bacteria are detected with the in vitro antibacterial activity and the inhibiting effect of the human coagulation factor light-chain proteins against different Gram-negative bacteria is detected with the in vivo antibacterial activity. It has been shown that human coagulation factor light-chain proteins have an obvious inhibitory effect on the Gram-negative bacteria, so as to develop a novel class of medicaments for treating Gram-negative bacteria infection. It has been demonstrated by mass spectrometry and silver staining that human coagulation factor light-chain proteins have the effect on hydrolyzing and eliminating the endotoxin, which facilitates the development of a novel class of medicaments for treating endotoxemia. The human coagulation factor light-chain proteins are light chain proteins of human coagulation factors VII, IX, and X, as well as a protein having homology of more than 50% thereof. |
| US09782460B2 |
Treatment of diseases related to hyperactivity of the complement system
Raising the level of Factor I above physiological levels can be used to treat diseases in which the underlying pathology is linked to overactivity of the C3b-feedback cycle and the generation and pro-inflammatory effects of iC3b. Methods, agents, and compositions for treatment of such diseases are described. |
| US09782450B2 |
Composition comprising scirpusin A and scirpusin B and anti-obesity potential thereof
Disclosed are methods of managing obesity and hypercholesterolemia using a composition of matter comprising the ethyl acetate fraction of the extract of Cyperus rotundus rhizomes standardized to contain 5% of total stilbenes. |
| US09782446B2 |
Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from leaves of Camellia sinensis
Disclosed are novel Lactobacillus plantarum strains as well as a composition containing the novel Lactobacillus plantarum strains or a culture thereof. |
| US09782445B2 |
Microbiota restoration therapy (MRT), compositions and methods of manufacture
Microbiota restoration therapy compositions and methods for manufacturing, processing, and/or delivering microbiota restoration therapy compositions are disclosed. An example method for manufacturing a microbiota restoration therapy composition may include collecting a human fecal sample and adding a diluent to the human fecal sample to form a diluted sample. The diluent may include a cryoprotectant. The method may also include mixing the diluted sample with a mixing apparatus and filtering the diluted sample. Filtering may form a filtrate. The method may also include transferring the filtrate to a sample bag and sealing the sample bag. |
| US09782440B2 |
Methods for treating genitourinary disorders
One aspect of the present disclosure can include a therapeutic composition useful for treatment of a genitourinary disorder. The composition can be derived from a culture media having been in contact with a population of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells for a sufficient time period necessary to endow therapeutic activity in the culture media. The therapeutic property endowed to the culture media is the ability to promote structural and functional recovery of a dysfunctional organ or biological tissue associated with the genitourinary disorder. |
| US09782437B2 |
Methods and compositions for targeted cleavage and recombination
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for targeted cleavage of a genomic sequence, targeted alteration of a genomic sequence, and targeted recombination between a genomic region and an exogenous polynucleotide homologous to the genomic region. The compositions include fusion proteins comprising a cleavage domain (or cleavage half-domain) and an engineered zinc finger domain and polynucleotides encoding same. Methods for targeted cleavage include introduction of such fusion proteins, or polynucleotides encoding same, into a cell. Methods for targeted recombination additionally include introduction of an exogenous polynucleotide homologous to a genomic region into cells comprising the disclosed fusion proteins. |
| US09782435B2 |
Production of moldable bone substitute
Composites and methods of producing a mouldable bone substitute are described. A scaffold for bone growth comprises nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (HA), a bioresorbable plasticizer, and a biodegradable polymer. Plasticizers of the invention include oleic acid, tocopherol, eugenol, 1,2,3-triacetoxypropane, monoolein, and octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside. Polymers of the invention include poly(caprolactone), poly(D,L-Lactic acid), and poly(glycolide-co lactide). Methods of regulating porosity, hardening speed, and shapeability are also described. Composites and methods are described using nanocrystalline HA produced with and without amino acids. The scaffold for bone growth described herein displays increased strength and shapeability. |
| US09782431B2 |
Method to prepare hirsutella sinensis polysaccharides possessing anti-obesity properties and uses thereof
The present invention provides a method to prepare polysaccharides from Hirsutella sinensis. The prepared polysaccharides reduce body weight and fat accumulation in laboratory animals, and can therefore be used to prevent and treat obesity. |
| US09782424B2 |
Synergistic combination comprising avermectins and a NSAID for tumor inhibition
The present invention includes a composition comprising an effective amount of an avermectin compound, and an effective amount of an imidazole antifungal compound, and/or an effective amount of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or suitable pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in the inhibition of tumor growth and treating urothelial, colorectal, prostate and/or breast cancers. Furthermore, the invention includes a method of inhibiting tumor growth and treating said cancers comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of said composition. |
| US09782419B2 |
Transdermal contraceptive hormones delivery
Dosing regimen for transdermal delivery of hormones comprising a variable treatment cycle and a variable rest interval. |
| US09782416B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulations of potassium ATP channel openers and uses thereof
Provided are immediate or prolonged administration of certain potassium ATP (KATP) channel openers to a subject to achieve novel pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, therapeutic, physiological, metabolic and compositional outcomes in the treatment of diseases or conditions involving KATP channels. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations, methods of administration and dosing of KATP channel openers that achieve these outcomes and reduce the incidence of adverse effects in treated individuals. Further provided are method of co-administering KATP channel openers with other drugs to treat diseases of humans and animals. |
| US09782413B2 |
Composition for treatment of essential thrombocythemia
The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition free of gastric coating comprising anagrelide hydrochloride in combination with a non-pH dependent polymer and a pharmaceutically acceptable water soluble acid and its use for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia. |
| US09782410B2 |
Fluorocyclopentenylcytosine methods of use
The disclosed subject matter provides methods using and kits comprising a compound of formula (I) or a hydrate, a solvate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The disclosed subject matter further provides a method of treating one or more symptoms of cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of formula (I) and a process for preparing such. |
| US09782406B2 |
Kinase inhibitor and method for treatment of related diseases
Disclosed is a compound of (aminophenylamino) pyrimidyl benzamides and a synthesis method thereof. The compound has Btk-inhibition activity and can be used to treat autoimmune diseases, heteroimmune diseases, cancers or thromboembolic diseases. |
| US09782402B2 |
Injectable composition comprising buprenorphine
The present invention is directed to a buprenorphine sustained release delivery system capable of delivering buprenorphine, a metabolite, or a prodrug thereof for a duration of about 14 days to about 3 months. The buprenorphine sustained release delivery system includes a flowable composition and a solid implant for the sustained release of buprenorphine, a metabolite, or a prodrug thereof. The implant is produced from the flowable composition. The buprenorphine sustained release delivery system provides in situ 1-month and 3-month release profiles characterized by an exceptionally high bioavailability and minimal risk of permanent tissue damage and typically no risk of muscle necrosis. |
| US09782396B2 |
Alfentanil composition for the treatment of acute pain
There is provided pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of pain e.g. short-term pain, which compositions comprise a mixture comprising: (a) microparticles of alfentanil, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which microparticles are presented on the surfaces of larger carrier particles; (b) a water-soluble weak base; and (c) a compound which is a weak acid, which acid is presented in intimate mixture with the microparticles of alfentanil or salt thereof. The composition may further comprise a disintegrant. The acid is preferably citric acid. |
| US09782395B2 |
2,4-thiazolidinedione derivatives in the treatment of central nervous system disorders
The present invention provides 5-(4-(2-(5-(1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine-2-yl)ethoxy) benzyl)thiazolidine-2,4-dione and novel stereoisomers of said compound for use in the treatment of central nervous system (NS) disorders. |
| US09782393B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cancer and biomarkers for drug screening
A pharmaceutical composition comprising sorafenib and GW5074. Said combination therapy inhibits cancer cell growth via c-Raf-PP2A-DAPK signaling transduction pathway in either in vitro or in preclinical animal model for orthotopic spontaneous kidney cancer which simulates clinical symptoms. Formation of the bond between c-Raf and GW5074 leads to conformational change which consequently increases the affinity between sorafenib and c-Raf. Binding with the specific drug target facilitates serine 308 dephosphorylation of DAPK by PP2A and induces necrosis in cancer cells. Serine 308 of DAPK protein may also be used as a biomarker for drug screening. This study provides a novel pharmaceutical composition comprising sorafenib and GW5074, a protein complex target consisting of c-Raf and DAPK for drug designing, as well as biomarkers including c-Raf protein, DAPK protein and phosphorylation status of DAPK for drug screening. |
| US09782392B2 |
Azaindole derivative
A method for treating rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or a disease involving JAK3, including administering a compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof to a subject |
| US09782389B2 |
Fungal mycobiome as probiotics, diagnostics and therapeutics
The present invention relates to methods of using fungal mycobiome as a means of treating and/or diagnosing diseases in a subject. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease based on the composition of fungal strains present in the gut of a subject, and treating the subject by administering a probiotic biotherapy. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing a severe form of ulcerative colitis by detecting the presence of a deficiency in dectin-1 expression in s. fibuligera in the gut of a subject. |
| US09782375B2 |
Methods and compositions for improving microvascular function, suppressing cyclooxygenase activity, reducing platelet aggregation and increasing levels of resveratrol in plasma
Methods of suppressing cyclooxygenase activity or reducing platelet aggregation of a mammal in need thereof by administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of trans-resveratrol and arginine for a period of at least two weeks. |
| US09782369B2 |
Method of treating pain using an acetaminophen dimer ether-linked through phenolic hydroxyl groups
Provided herein is a method for treating pain in a subject without risking hepatotoxicity by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an acetaminophen dimer compound wherein the phenolic hydroxyl groups of two acetaminophen molecules are linked via an ethylene spacer. |
| US09782367B2 |
Process for obtaining a modafinil-based pharmaceutical composition, resulting pharmaceutical composition and use thereof
The present invention relates to a novel method for obtaining a pharmaceutical composition based on modafinil. This method consists of solubilizing S modafinil in a fluid in the supercritical state and then after expansion of said fluid, recovering S modafinil by causing it to be absorbed at the surface by a support appearing as granules. Said fluid may be CO2 or another solvent and the support, anhydrous lactose or mannitol. Application of the pharmaceutical composition in the cases when increased short term alertness and over a short period is required for the consumer of the pharmaceutical composition. |
| US09782366B2 |
Drug for killing acid-fast (red) bacillus
Disclosed is a drug for killing acid-fast (red) bacillus and use thereof. The drug, using fuchsin as active ingredient, can effectively kill acid-fast bacillus and remove mycobacterium tuberculosis and leprosy bacillus in human body. |
| US09782365B2 |
Solid ambroxol-containing preparation
The present invention relates to solid preparations containing ambroxol which are obtainable by melt extrusion of the mixture consisting of a) 30 to 80% by weight of ambroxol hydrochloride, b) 2 to 68% by weight of at least one hydrogenated vegetable oil, c) 2 to 68% by weight of at least one mixture containing fatty acid ester and/or hydroxy fatty acid ester and d) 0 to 66% by weight of one or more pharmaceutical adjuvants, based in each case on the total amount of the preparation and its use for secretolytic treatment in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases. |
| US09782363B2 |
Anti-virulance compositions and methods
A method of reducing the virulence of a bacterium that expresses accessory gene regulator A (AgrA) or an ortholog of AgrA includes administering to the bacterium an amount of a pharmaceutical composition effective to inhibit the synthesis of one or more virulence factors by the bacterium, the pharmaceutical composition including an AgrA antagonist. |
| US09782361B2 |
Anticonvulsant activity of turmeric oil and bisabolene sesquiterpenoids
The present invention relates to the anti-convulsant activity of turmeric oil and its volatile bisabolene sesquiterpenoids ar- turmerone, α-turmerone, β-turmerone (curlone) and α-atlantone, as an anticonvulsant agent for the treatment of epilepsy and/or as therapeutic agents for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, including tremor, pain, mood disorders (including depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia), and neurodegenerative diseases. |
| US09782356B2 |
Capsule shells comprising an esterified cellulose ether
A polymeric capsule shell of high quality is prepared from an aqueous composition which comprises (A) at least one esterified cellulose ether comprising aliphatic monovalent acyl groups and groups of the formula —C(O)—R—COOH, R being a divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, wherein at least a part of the groups —C(O)—R—COOH are neutralized with an ammonium salt of carbonic acid, formic acid or acetic acid, and (B) from 0 to 7 weight percent of a non-polymeric plasticizer, based on the weight of the esterified cellulose ether, wherein the weight of said at least one esterified cellulose ether is at least 80 percent of the total polymer weight in the aqueous composition. |
| US09782355B2 |
Continuous method for producing nanoparticles and nanoparticles obtained by means of said method
The invention relates to a continuous method for producing inorganic or organic nanoparticles having multiple nuclei functionalised with proteins, using a T-type reactor that operates at high pressure, the primary particles that form the nuclei of the nanoparticles being smaller than 10 nm and said primary particles being immersed in a proteinaceous matrix that forms the nanoparticle in sizes of between 30 nm and 500 nm. The invention also relates to the nanoparticles produced by means of said method. |
| US09782350B2 |
Coated devices and methods for coating
The present invention relates in a first aspect to a method of coating surfaces of substrates with a lattice-like structure. In particular, the present invention relates to an in vitro method of coating surfaces by binding of epsin or a fragment thereof on the surface and, thereafter, binding of a compound forming the lattice like structure, in particular, binding of the clathrin heavy chain, to the epsin bound on the surface, thus, obtaining a coated substrate having a lattice like structure on the surface. In another aspect, the present invention relates to an in vitro method of producing nanometer-sized liposomes having a clathrin structure on its surface. In addition, substrates, like elements or devices, with coated surfaces having a lattice-like structure on the surface are provided obtainable by a method according to the present invention. |
| US09782348B2 |
Ingestible formulations for transient, noninvasive reduction of gastric volume
Provided are ingestible polymeric formulations and oral dosage forms for the reduction of gastric volume in the treatment of overweight and obese patients. The formulation includes an acid-sensitive, gelatin coating over a dehydrated hydrophilic polymer. When ingested, the acid-sensitive coating is quickly dissolved by gastric secretions and the hydrophilic polymer is exposed to the aqueous environment of the gastric milieu. The polymer absorbs water and expands to the point that will not allow the polymer to pass beyond the pyloric valve, and the expanded polymer is therefore trapped in the stomach. |
| US09782346B2 |
Biodegradable ocular implant
Provided is a biodegradable ocular implant for sustained drug delivery, including a first layer comprising a first biodegradable polymer, wherein the first layer contains a drug dispersed or dissolved therein. A multi-layered biodegradable ocular implant is also disclosed. |
| US09782345B2 |
Ocular composition and method
An ocular composition can include a polymer matrix and an antibiotic dispersed in the polymer matrix. The polymer matrix can contain a thiolated hyaluronic acid moiety cross-linked to a second moiety. The composition can be configured for placement in or on an eye of a subject to provide controlled release of the antibiotic to the eye. A method of treating or preventing an ocular disease can include providing an ocular composition and applying the ocular composition to a surface of an eye of a subject to provide controlled release of the antibiotic to the eye. The ocular composition can include a polymer matrix and an antibiotic dispersed in the polymer matrix. The polymer matrix can include a thiolated hyaluronic acid moiety cross-linked to a second moiety. |
| US09782342B2 |
Composite magnetic nanoparticle drug delivery system
A composite magnetic nanoparticle drug delivery system provides targeted controlled release chemotherapies for cancerous tumors and inflammatory diseases. The magnetic nanoparticle includes a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, a magnetic nanoparticle, the biological targeting agent human serum albumin, and a therapeutic pharmaceutical composition. The composite nanoparticles are prepared by oil-in-oil emulsion/solvent evaporation and high shear mixing. An externally applied magnetic field draws the magnetic nanoparticles to affected areas. The biological targeting agent draws the nanoparticles into the affected tissues. Polymer degradation provides controlled time release delivery of the pharmaceutical agent. |
| US09782336B2 |
Moisturizer and cosmetic containing same
The present invention provides a composition containing (A) and (B), which shows a decreased peculiar odor of acylproline and a salt thereof, has a moist feeling and is superior in the stability:(A) acylproline represented by the formula (1) or a salt thereof (wherein an acyl group represented by R1—CO— is an acyl group induced from saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having 3-23 carbon atoms) (B) a zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylate. |
| US09782330B2 |
Mouthwash product and method of making and using the product
Described herein are systems for removing selected components, e.g., stabilizing agents or preservatives, from a liquid composition just prior to use, using activated charcoal or an affinity matrix filter, together with variant and alternative designs, methods of making and using the product, and components thereof. |
| US09782324B2 |
System and method for treating skin and underlying tissues for improved health, function and/or appearance
Systems and methods for treating facial soft tissues of a patient in a healthcare or cosmetic treatment environment such as, for example, a spa, clinic, or a medical practitioner's office are presented herein. The facial treatment system includes a facial stimulator instrument and/or an acoustic oscillator to deliver therapeutic stimulation to the facial tissues of a patient including percussive massage, electrical stimulation, and acoustic stimulation. A facial treatment application executing on a processor of a computing device identifies a treatment protocol and operates the facial stimulator instrument and/or acoustic oscillator to implement the facial tissue treatment. |
| US09782319B2 |
Articulated chair having universal reclining armrest system
A universal reclining armrest system for use with an articulated examination chair. The system includes an armrest adapter having a universal aperture for receiving a post portion of an armrest assembly. The armrest adapter further includes a splined peg for coupling to a pivoting mechanism of an articulated chair. The pivoting mechanism enables the chair to move throughout an operable range of motion while maintaining a fixed rotational position of an attached armrest adapter. The armrest assembly further includes an adjustable joint to provide 360° of rotational adjustment to the armrest relative to the fixed position of the armrest adapter. |
| US09782317B2 |
Head support device
A head support device for use with a bed includes a head-receiving component; a base component adapted to rest on a stable surface; a vertically-oriented spine component extending upwards from the base component to the head-receiving component; and at least one bed-connection structure extending horizontally from an intermediate position along the spine component. |
| US09782315B2 |
Shroud guard for surgical tables
A shroud guard is provided for protecting a height adjustment mechanism used to raise and lower the height of an operating room table. The shroud guard includes a support frame secured to a table base of the operating room table. The support frame includes a bracket with an attachment member and an upstanding shield support secured to the attachment member. The attachment member is secured to the table base via a fastener to inhibit movement along the table base. A shield is removably secured to the upstanding shield support and extends transversely over the table base of the operating room table and across the height adjustment mechanism to inhibit foreign objects from contacting the height adjustment mechanism. |
| US09782314B2 |
Isolation method and apparatus
Apparatus for use in isolating a subject, the apparatus including a frame movable between collapsed and erected configurations, a body supported by the frame, wherein in the erected configuration, the body defines an internal volume for containing a subject to thereby substantially isolate the subject from a surrounding environment and a door actuator supported by the frame for moving a door between open and closed positions to thereby provide access to the internal volume. |
| US09782312B2 |
Patient support
A patient support includes a bladder layer with a plurality of bladders, a pneumatic supply system, and a plurality of tubes in fluid communication with pneumatic supply system. The tubes are coupled to and guided by the bladder layer so that the tubes and bladder layer may remain in close registry when being handled, for example, either during the assembly process or cleaning process. |
| US09782307B2 |
Indirect printing of AGM
The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article. |
| US09782304B2 |
Absorbent article with new leg gathers
An absorbent article includes: a sheet-type leakage-preventing body; absorbent body, at least one layer arranged on the leakage-preventing body top, which absorb fluids; pair of left and right floating leg gathers on the absorbent body top, extending in longitudinal direction from the main body front end of the absorbent article to the rear end, traversing a front body section, crotch part, and rear body section. Each floating leg gathers have a top and trailing parts adjoining the top part. Front and rear ends of the floating leg gathers are joined respectively to the vicinity of the front and rear end of the absorbent article main body. Trailing parts trail downwards from top parts towards the absorbent body. At least one part of the trailing parts of the left and right floating leg gathers is mutually connected in the lower end area forming a channel for bodily fluids inside trailing parts. |
| US09782303B1 |
Fluid detection system
An apparatus for fluid detection comprises a fluid sensor positioned near a patient's body, an alarm connected to the fluid sensor, a closeable casing having a size that allows it to maintain the alarm within a space that is defined by the closeable casing, and a fastener coupled to the closeable casing. The fluid sensor provides a signal whenever the fluid sensor detects fluid. The alarm includes one or more status indicators that are responsive to the signal. The closeable casing allows the patient to see, hear, or otherwise sense, the alarm through the closeable casing. The fastener is affixed to: the patient's body, the patient's clothing, or both. The casing can be opened and closed, and optionally, the alarm can be removed and replaced in the space the casing defines. |
| US09782299B2 |
Abdominal wound dressing comprising joining means
The invention relates to an apparatus suitable for use in the negative-pressure therapy of the open abdomen, including a first bandage ply (11, 21, 31) having a first and a second side, as organ-protecting layer, the first side being intended for application to a wound base (3), more particularly exposed internal organs or the greater omentum, a second bandage ply (12, 22) provided separately from the first bandage ply and having a first and a second side, the first side of the second bandage ply (12, 22) being intended for application to the second side of the first bandage ply, a joining means by means of which the second bandage ply (12, 22), after application of the first ply (11, 21, 31) to exposed internal organs or to the greater omentum, can be joined to the first bandage ply (11, 21, 31), making it possible to avoid movement of the first bandage ply (11, 21, 31) with respect to the second bandage ply (12, 22) as far as possible during the therapy and/or facilitating simultaneous removal of first (11, 21, 31) and second bandage ply (12, 22). |
| US09782298B2 |
Ventilation device and insertion system therefor
A ventilation device includes a hollow body having a main portion, at least one distal member coupled to a distal end of the main portion and at least one proximal member coupled to a proximal end of the main portion. The at least one distal member is formed of a shape memory material. The hollow body includes a deployed state for maintaining an opening in an anatomical structure and an undeployed state. The shape memory material forms the at least one distal member into a deployed position. The shape memory material is reversibly deformed from the deployed state into the undeployed state such that at least the distal member changes in shape to an undeployed position, while the main portion of the hollow body remains unchanged. |
| US09782297B2 |
Eustachian tube stents, introducers and methods for their use
A kit is provided comprising a stent, an introducer and a bender. The stent is constructed for insertion into a Eustachian tube of a human. The stent includes a member having a preinsertion form that includes opposing exterior surfaces, means for immobilizing the stent within the Eustachian tube, and means for providing fluid communication between the opposing surfaces to effect pressure equilibration therebetween. The introducer includes a guide, an engager, and a sliding mechanism. A Eustachian tube method is also provided. The method involves using the above-described kit. |
| US09782296B2 |
Goggle with removable noseguard
A goggle having a removable noseguard, comprising a flexible goggle frame having a nose region that extends over the bridge of the user's nose, the goggle frame comprising an engagement region that extends from the front of the goggle frame and having a plurality of locking tabs, and a flexible noseguard comprising a channel to receive the engagement region to position the noseguard on the frame and a plurality of notches sized and positioned to receive the plurality of locking tabs to firmly attach the noseguard to the goggle frame. |
| US09782295B2 |
Steerable laser probe
A steerable laser probe may include a handle, an actuation structure, an optic fiber, and a housing tube. The housing tube may include a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffness may be greater than the first stiffness. The optic fiber may be disposed within the housing tube and within an inner bore of the handle. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually curve the optic fiber. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually straighten the optic fiber. |
| US09782289B1 |
Sinus passage expansion device
A sinus passage expansion device includes a pair of protruding tubular members connected to a base member. Each tubular member is split into hollow half portions each providing outwardly bulging forms which emulate an inner profile of a nasal cavity. The members are preferably made using a material having shape changing temperature sensitive properties. The base provides screen-covered apertures. |
| US09782286B2 |
Full body elevator
A full body elevator includes an inflatable upper body elevator having a sloped backrest panel and a generally flat, horizontal butt rest panel extending from the backrest panel; and an inflatable lower body elevator having a leg portion with a leg support panel sloping from the butt rest panel and a foot portion with a foot support panel selectively inflatable and extendable with respect to the leg portion. |
| US09782285B1 |
Elbow-forearm anti-rotation orthosis
An elbow-forearm anti-rotation support system and process that do not require a hardenable material. The system includes an orthopedic support such as a wrist-hand orthosis, wrist-hand-thumb orthosis, or cast, joined to a bottle-shaped forearm wrap with opposed flaps formed into a clamshell. Proximal elbow flaps include a center elbow region that extends from the proximal end of the forearm wrap. A U-shaped reinforcement stay is disposed on the center elbow region and attaches to the forearm flaps. Cross straps extending from the proximal elbow flaps attach to the forearm flaps, and a closure strap secures the two flaps together. Hook and loop fasteners extending from the distal edge of the forearm wrap attach the forearm wrap to the orthopedic support. |
| US09782284B2 |
Introducer for an iliac side branch device
An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft (13) intended for deployment into the lumen of a vessel having a blind vessel extending from it. The introducer (1) has a distal end intended to remain outside a patient in use and a proximal end with a nose cone dilator (11) and an arrangement to retain the branched stent graft distally of the nose cone dilator. A sheath (15) on the introducer extends over the branched stent graft to the nose cone dilator. An indwelling catheter (22) extends from the distal end of the introducer and enters the fenestration or side arm and through to the nose cone dilator, the indwelling catheter has a guide wire (29) extending through it. The guide wire can be extended beyond the nose cone dilator in use before the sheath is withdrawn from the branched stent graft so that it can be snared from the contra-lateral artery. |
| US09782282B2 |
External steerable fiber for use in endoluminal deployment of expandable devices
The present disclosure describes treatment of the vasculature of a patient with an expandable implant. The implant is constrained to a reduced delivery diameter for delivery within the vasculature by at least one sleeve. The implant can be constrained to other diameters, such as an intermediate diameter. The sleeves can be expanded, allowing for expansion of the diameter of the expandable implant, by disengaging a coupling member from the sleeve or sleeves from outside of the body of the patient. The expandable implant can comprise a steering line or lines which facilitate bending and steering of the expandable implant through the vasculature of a patient. |
| US09782281B2 |
Stent-mesh assembly and methods
A method of affixing a stent jacket to a stent, comprising aligning the stent jacket coaxially with the stent, placing a portion of the stent within a portion of the stent jacket, wherein a central axis of the stent is aligned with a central axis of the stent jacket, and affixing the stent jacket to the stent with a plurality of stitches, wherein the plurality of stitches form a plurality of consecutive loops that pass through one or more holes in the stent jacket and through an outer surface of the stent. |
| US09782277B2 |
System and method for manufacturing a stent
The invention provides a system (1) and method for manufacturing a stent. A spraying device (14) sprays a polymeric suspension (16) onto a mandrel (4). During spraying of the polymeric suspension (16) onto the mandrel (4), the mandrel (4) is manipulated by a micromanipulator (8) to produce a continuous coating on the mandrel (4) having a nonuniform thickness. The polymeric coating is allowed to cure on the mandrel (4) to form the stent, which is then removed from the mandrel (4). The method can comprise embedding a filament (2) in the polymeric coating and incorporating one or more drugs in the stent. |
| US09782276B2 |
Socket system for a prosthesis, prosthesis and production method
The invention relates to a socket system for a prosthesis. The socket system including a prosthesis socket which has a proximal opening for receiving a residual limb and a distal end and which is made, at least partially, of a first fiber-reinforced plastic. The socket system also includes an adapter element which is arranged on the distal end of the prosthesis socket and is designed in such a manner that a distal prosthesis element can be secured to the adapter element. The adapter element includes a base body which is made, at least partially, of a second fiber-reinforced plastic. |
| US09782274B2 |
Method for creating a design for a replaceable fairing
A fairing can be attached to a prosthetic limb or over a brace to alter the appearance of the prosthetic limb or brace. The outer surface of the prosthetic limb can be a mirror image of an intact limb and the outer surface of the brace can have an outer surface that corresponds to an injured limb. Because the fairing fits closely around the prosthetic limb or brace, the interior surface of the fairing has a surface that corresponds to a mirror image of an intact limb or an outer surface of an injured limb. |
| US09782272B2 |
Intervertebral disc and insertion methods therefor
A method of inserting an intervertebral disc implant into a disc space includes accessing a spinal segment having a first vertebral body, a second vertebral body and a disc space between the first and second vertebral bodies. The method includes securing a first pin to the first vertebral body and a second pin to the second vertebral body, using the first and second pins for distracting the disc space, and providing an inserter holding the intervertebral disc implant. The method also desirably includes engaging the inserter with the first and second pins, and advancing the inserter toward the disc space for inserting the intervertebral disc implant into the disc space, whereby the first and second pins align and guide the inserter toward the disc space. |
| US09782269B2 |
Intervertebral spacer
Disclosed is an assembly and method for implant installation between adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The implant has a support body and a rotatable insert therein and the support body is curved for installation between adjacent vertebral bodies transforaminally. An installation instrument is also disclosed for removable attachment to implant and engagement with the rotatable insert to selectively permit rotation between the insert and the support body. The installation instrument extends along a longitudinal tool axis and when the installation instrument is in a first position the insert is rotationally fixed with respect to the support body and when the installation instrument is in a second position the support body may rotate with respect to the insert. |
| US09782267B2 |
Expandable vertebral body replacement system and method
Vertebral body replacement apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. In various examples, an implantable device is configured to be inserted between a first vertebral body and a second vertebral body. The implantable device includes a first endplate configured to contact a superior endplate of the first vertebral body. A central member is pivotably coupled to the first endplate. A second endplate is configured to contact an inferior endplate of the second vertebral body. The implantable device includes a first insertion configuration and a second load-bearing configuration. The first insertion configuration includes the central member at a first angular position with respect to the first endplate. The second load-bearing configuration includes the central member at a second angular position with respect to the first endplate and the second endplate in a load-bearing position. |
| US09782259B2 |
Graft collection and containment system for bone defects
A device for containing bone graft material comprises a body including an inner sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and an outer sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end such that a bone graft collecting space is formed therebetween. |
| US09782255B2 |
Bioprosthetic components for an implant, in particular partly crosslinked biological heart valves
Bioprosthetic components based on, or comprising, biological materials for implants, preferably biological heart valves, in particular biological heart valve leaflets, which have only been chemically or thermally stabilized (partly crosslinked) at mechanically stressed points and therefore have zones having different mechanical properties, and to a method for the production thereof. |
| US09782253B2 |
Method for patterned plasma-mediated modification of the crystalline lens
A method of treating a cataractous lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of the patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the form two or more different incisions patterns within the lens to segment the lens tissue into a plurality of patterned pieces, and mechanically breaking the lens into a plurality of pieces along the cuts. A first incision pattern includes two or more crossing cut incision planes. A second incision pattern includes a plurality of laser incision each extending along a first length between a posterior and an anterior surface of the lens capsule. |
| US09782252B2 |
Movable ocular prosthetic and related systems and methods thereof
A movable ocular prosthetic apparatus and related systems and methods for moving an ocular prosthetic include a support member. An ocular prosthetic is mounted to the support member, wherein the ocular prosthetic is movable about the at least two axes of rotation. A control system controls a movement of the ocular prosthetic based on a sensed movement of a pupil of an eyeball of a human being. |
| US09782250B2 |
Implant placement systems and one-handed methods for tissue fixation using same
Described herein is a simplified placement system and method for a tissue graft anchor by which a surgeon may introduce one or more sutures into a hole in a boney tissue, apply a precise amount of tension to the sutures to advance a soft tissue graft to a desired location, and then advance the anchor into the bone, preferably while maintaining the requisite pre-determined suture tension and without introducing spin to the suture. Particularly preferred embodiments allow for the one-handed operation. To that end, embodiments in which relative axial movement between the inner tensioning device and outer driver device is optionally physically constrained, for example by means of cooperating and/or compressive elements disposed in the respective hub and handle portions, are described herein. |
| US09782248B2 |
Decellularized composite tissue bioscaffolds for musculoskeletal tissue interface reconstruction and methods of production
One aspect of the present invention is a method of producing a decellularized composite tissue bioscaffold for musculoskeletal tissue interface reconstruction by physicochemically treating a musculoskeletal tissue interface isolated from allogeneic sources. In certain embodiments, such musculoskeletal tissue interfaces can also be isolated from xenogeneic sources. The method comprises treatment of the interface with detergents, chemical oxidants and ultrasonic energy, and wash steps in between to remove residual detergents as well as oxidants. The resulting bioscaffold may be freeze-dried or lyophilized, sterilized and aseptically packaged for subsequent use. |
| US09782245B2 |
Implants, tools, and methods for treatment of pelvic conditions
Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to supportive tissue and adjusting the implant. |
| US09782241B2 |
Orthodontic structure capable of implanting implants and straightening teeth
An orthodontic structure includes a body where at least one connecting hole is formed, a fastening part disposed on the body and fastened to an implant, and at least one traction assembly connected to the body. The traction assembly includes an orthodontic table and an adjustment part extending outwards from the orthodontic table to engage the connecting hole. The orthodontic table has at least one locking recess capable of holding a metal wire in place. The orthodontic structure is connected to the implant which is embedded in an alveolar bone in advance to provide a requisite anchorage effect required by orthodontics. Thus, the implant treatment and the orthodontic treatment can be concurrently executed to shorten the treatment time for straightening teeth and attain good implanting and straightening effects. |
| US09782234B2 |
Attachment for stethoscope
Upon using a stethoscope, there is a problem that it had been needed to interrupt work and mount the stethoscope using both hands, resulting in poor work efficiency. Also, when it is needed to repeatedly mount and unmount the stethoscope for such as a group examination, for example, it had been necessary to continuously carry out an operation of expanding ear tubes many times, which is complicated. Thus the present invention provides an attachment for a stethoscope comprising a mounting part which can be mounted to both of ear tubes, and a manipulating part for manipulating the mounting part, the manipulating part and the mounting part being connected through a rotatable fulcrum, so that the mounting part may be opened and closed by opening and closing operation of the manipulating part. |
| US09782231B2 |
Surgical instrument organizer
This is a surgical instrument organizational device for use during medical procedures where instruments are being used. This invention is designed to hold numerous instruments upright and easily accessible. The length of the base (1) can be lengthened, shortened or heightened during manufacturing to fit the need of specialized areas of surgery all the while keeping the same basic design intact. |
| US09782211B2 |
Preferential volume reduction of diseased segments of a heterogeneous lobe
Methods and apparatus for diagnosing and treating disorders of the lung are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining diagnostic information relating to a patient's lungs, compiling a list of potential treatment plans for lung volume reduction in the first and second lungs, excluding treatment plans from the list of potential treatment plans that propose treatment of a lung segment that falls within a segment exclusion rule, and identifying at least one preferred treatment plan from the list of potential treatment plans that targets sufficiently diseased lung segments while also targeting a preferred combined volume of the first and second lungs. |
| US09782207B2 |
Bone anchor locking device
A bone anchor locking device for receiving a bone anchor having a shank and an enlarged head, the device has a bone anchor, a dome and a conical split washer. The receiving portion has a base extending radially outward and inwardly to a wall. The dome has a center aperture sized to pass a bone anchor. The split washer has an inner conical surface sloped to slide and expand against at least a portion of the base on insertion of a bone anchor to allow a maximum diameter of a head of a bone anchor to pass and thereafter the split washer retracts overlying the maximum diameter of the head to prevent a bone anchor from backing out. |
| US09782204B2 |
Bone anchor assemblies
A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor, a receiver member for receiving a spinal fixation element to be coupled to the bone anchor, a compression member positioned within the receiver member, and a closure mechanism including an outer set screw and an inner set screw. The outer set screw delivers a distal force to the compression member to fix the bone anchor relative to the receiver member. The proximal surface of the compression member has a shape configured to restrict deformation of the compression member arms including motion of the compression member arms relative to each other. The distal surface of the outer set screw has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the proximal surface of the compression member. |
| US09782192B2 |
Surgical set of instruments for precision cutting
A method and set of instruments are disclosed particularly useful for carpal tunnel surgeries that allow a precision cut in the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) without direct vision or exposure of the ligament, except for its most proximal edge, but with guidance and safety of the cutting knife, eliminating or, at least very much decreasing, the probability of cutting lines in the wrong direction and inadvertent (iatrogenic) lesions to the surrounding structures. In one preferred embodiment the instrument comprises: a uniquely shaped cannulated guide rod, through which passes a flexible metal guide needle (33) which serves as a guideline for a uniquely shaped cutting knife or fasciotome (25) having a cannulated finger-like prong in the inferior edge of the blade portion of the knife. |
| US09782183B1 |
Surgical viewing system
A surgical viewing system including an X-ray source, a screw placing surgical tool, a detector, a fiducial marker, and an image correction system. The X-ray source creates a beam of radiation, and the surgical tool is coupled thereto. The X-ray detector detects an image, the detected image resulting from receiving a portion of the radiation. There is at least one fiducial marker coupled to a part of the surgical tool, the fiducial marker being radiopaque and blocking a portion of the beam of radiation from the detector to produce a profile on the detected image. The surgical tool has an axis of rotation and the fiducial marker is axially symmetric to the axis of rotation. The image correction system takes the detected image and produces a corrected image by using a shape of the profile of the fiducial marker and/or a location of the profile of the fiducial marker. |
| US09782172B2 |
Electromechanical drive and remote surgical instrument attachment having computer assisted control capabilities
A medical tool comprising an electromechanical driver and a surgical instrument attachment for use in invasive surgery, including a handle coupled to a flexible sheath which is in turn coupled to a surgical attachment. The handle of the driver includes the electromechanical driver and at least one processor element which controls the actions of the electromechanical driver, and therefore the application elements of the surgical attachment, based on information relayed between the processor element and remotely activatable sensor assemblies in the surgical instrument attachment. |
| US09782170B2 |
Surgical stapling apparatus
A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing, an elongated member, an end effector, and a staple formation circuit. The elongated member extends from the housing. The end effector is disposed on an end of the elongated member and has first and second jaws. The first jaw includes a staple cartridge having a plurality of staples. Each of the staples has first and second legs. The second jaw has a plurality of staple forming pockets. The staple formation circuit may be disposed on the second jaw. The staple formation circuit communicates a signal to a controller coupled to the staple formation circuit. The signal is representative of one or more of a formation, a malformation, and a nonformation of one or both of the first and second legs of one or more of the staples within one or more of the staple forming pockets. |
| US09782169B2 |
Rotary powered articulation joints for surgical instruments
An articulation joint for a surgical instrument. In at least one form, the articulation joint includes a proximal joint portion that is coupled to an elongate shaft assembly of the surgical instrument. A distal joint portion is movably coupled to the proximal joint portion and is configured to interface with a surgical end effector. A first gear train operably interfaces with a proximal firing shaft segment within the elongate shaft assembly and a distal firing shaft segment that is configured to operably interface with the surgical end effector for transmitting a rotary firing motion thereto from the proximal firing shaft segment to the surgical end effector. A second gear train operably interfaces with a proximal rotation shaft portion of the elongate shaft assembly for transmitting a distal rotational control motion to the surgical end effector to cause the surgical end effector to rotate relative to the elongate shaft assembly while facilitating articulation of the distal joint portion relative to the proximal joint portion. |
| US09782164B2 |
Suturing instrument with multi-mode cartridges
A surgical kit includes an instrument and two or more cartridges. The instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, and a cartridge receiving assembly. The cartridge receiving assembly has a movable output feature, which is configured to move in response to activation of the actuation input feature. The cartridges may include a first suturing cartridge and a second suturing cartridge, with first and second suture needles, respectively. The second suture needle may extend along an arc that has a larger radius of curvature than an arc associated with the first suture needle. The cartridges may also include a drive assembly that is operable to drive the needle along an orbital path in response to movement of the actuation input feature. The cartridges may also include features that are operable to apply clips or staples. The cartridges may also include features that are operable to grasp or cut. |
| US09782163B2 |
Apparatus and methods for tissue closure
Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a tissue opening, for example a trocar opening used in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. In a tissue closure device, a finger guard or shield can be used, handle or holding area or areas can be used, and positioning indicators can be used. A resiliently flexible target material can also be used for reliably holding a suture during the procedure. The resiliently flexible target material may be included as part of a removable mating component for use with a movable wing. Introducers can be used having a suture holder, an alignment indicator and insertion limits. |
| US09782162B2 |
Apparatus and method for suturing
The invention generally relates to devices and methods for suturing tissue. The invention provides methods and devices for suturing by pushing two ends of a suture through tissue from a proximal side of the tissue and fastening the two ends together on a distal side of the tissue through one operation of a trigger. |
| US09782160B2 |
System for intra-abdominally moving an organ
A surgical tissue connector system for moving a first internal body tissue to a position away from a second internal body tissue and then holding the first internal body tissue in the position. Tissue connectors are secured to cords such that the length of cord between the tissue connectors can be easily adjusted in a laparoscopic work space. |
| US09782155B2 |
Vascular hole closure device
A device for closing an aperture in a vessel wall, the aperture having an external opening in an external region of the vessel wall and an internal opening in an internal region of the vessel wall. The device includes a covering member positionable inside the vessel against the internal opening of the aperture and having a dimension to prevent egress of fluid through the aperture. A securing member is positionable external of the vessel and has a plurality of pores extending therethrough. A flexible connecting member operatively connects the covering member and securing member and moves the securing member toward the covering member. |
| US09782153B2 |
Endoscopic biopsy needle with coil sheath
A notched tissue-collection needle configured similarly to a fine-needle-aspiration needle is provided with a cutting edge disposed in the notch and configured to excise tissue into the notch for collection. A stylet may be provided through a lumen of the needle during introduction into a patient body. The needle may be provided with echogenicity-enhancing features. A coated-coiled-wire sheath through which the needle is slidably disposed includes an overcoating that is thicker along a distal length and thinner along a mid-section length intermediate the proximal and distal lengths, and may include another thicker proximal-most portion adjacent the handle. |
| US09782146B2 |
Ultrasonic diagnostic scanner and method for processing ultrasonic signal
An ultrasonic diagnostic scanner is provided which includes a transmitting and receiving unit that transmits two kinds of ultrasonic waves with inverted phases to each of a plurality of scanning lines and receives first and second echo signals corresponding to the two kinds of ultrasonic waves from one scanning line to another, a first adder that obtains a third echo signal by adding up the first and second echo signals for each scanning line, a first signal generating unit that generates a first processed signal from the first echo signal and a second processed signal from the third echo signal, a second adder that generates a third processed signal from the first and second processed signals, an image processor that generates an ultrasonic image from the third processed signal, and an display monitor that displays the ultrasonic image. |
| US09782144B2 |
Radiographic imaging system, radiographic imaging device, radiographic imaging device control method, and program storage medium
A radiographic imaging system includes plural radiographic imaging devices that image a same subject. The radiographic imaging device includes: a radiation detector; a detection unit that detects whether or not application of the radiation has been started based on electrical signals indicating detection results of sensors that detect the application of the radiation and that are disposed in correspondence to the radiation detector; a determination unit that determines whether or not noise is superimposed on the electrical signals after the detection unit has detected whether or not the application of the radiation has been started; and a communication unit that is connected to another radiographic imaging device and transmits to and receives from the other connected radiographic imaging device a detection result signal indicating the detection result of the detection unit and a determination result signal indicating the determination result of the determination unit. |
| US09782141B2 |
Motion tracking system for real time adaptive motion compensation in biomedical imaging
The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for tracking motion of a patient or object of interest during biomedical imaging and for compensating for that motion in the biomedical imaging scanner and/or the resulting images to reduce or eliminate motion artifacts. In an embodiment, a motion tracking system is configured to overlay tracking data over biomedical imaging data in order to display the tracking data along with its associated image data. In an embodiment, a motion tracking system is configured to overlay tracking data over biomedical imaging data in order to display the tracking data along with its associated image data. In an embodiment, one or more detectors are configured to detect images of a patient, and a detector processing interface is configured to analyze the images to estimate motion or movement of the patient and to generate tracking data describing the patient's motion. The detector processing interface is configured to send the tracking data to a scanner controller to enable adjustment of scanning parameters in real-time in response to the patient's motion. |
| US09782140B2 |
Hybrid charged particle / X-ray-imaging / treatment apparatus and method of use thereof
The invention comprises a method and apparatus for imaging and treating a tumor of a patient using positively charged particles and X-rays. A mounting rail, supporting a scintillation detection system element and an X-ray detection system element, is alternatingly extended/retracted to position the required detection system element opposite a patient tumor position from an exit nozzle of a beam transport system connected to an accelerator of the positively charged particles, where the positively charged particles are alternatingly used to treat the tumor via irradiation. The mounting rail optionally rotates with rotation of the exit nozzle about the patient, such as with rotation of a support gantry. |
| US09782138B2 |
Imaging apparatus and method
An imaging apparatus comprising a radiation source (2) for emitting radiation from a focal region (20) through an imaging area (5), a detection unit (6) for detecting radiation from said imaging area (5), said detection unit comprising an anti-scatter grid (62) and a detector (61), a gantry (1) to which said radiation source (2) and said detection unit (6) are mounted and a controller (9) for controlling said detection unit (6) to detect radiation at a plurality of projection positions and for manipulating the position, setting and/or orientation of at least a part of said radiation source (2) and/or said detection unit (6) at first projection positions (80) so that the radiation incident on the detector (61) at said first projection positions is attenuated by said anti-scatter grid (62) to a larger extent compared to second projection positions (80) representing the remaining projection positions. |
| US09782137B2 |
Radiographic imaging system, method of controlling radiographic imaging system and recording medium storing program of controlling radiographic imaging system
A radiographic imaging system that includes: a radiation detector including an imaging region in which a plurality of pixels are provided, each pixel including a sensor portion that generates charges in accordance with radiation amounts of irradiated radiation and accumulates the generated charges during an accumulation period, and a switching element that reads out the charges from the sensor portion after the accumulation period; an imaging control section that images a radiographic image by sequentially imaging radiographic images during the accumulation period using division regions, into which the imaging region of the radiation detector is plurally divided, one at a time; and a display control section that displays, at a display section, information relating to remaining imaging until the imaging is complete, the information representing a state of progress of the imaging by the imaging control section. |
| US09782135B2 |
X-ray mammography and/or breast tomosynthesis using a compression paddle
An x-ray breast imaging system comprising a compression paddle in which the compression paddle comprises a front wall and a bottom wall. The front wall is configured to be adjacent and face a chest wall of a patient during imaging and the bottom wall configured to be adjacent a length of a top of a compressed breast. The bottom wall extends away from the patient's chest wall, wherein the bottom wall comprises a first portion and a second portion such that the second portion is between the front wall and the first portion. The first portion is generally non- coplanar to the second portion, wherein the compression paddle is movable along a craniocaudal axis. The x-ray breast imaging system also comprises a non-rigid jacket releasably secured to the compression paddle, the non-rigid jacket positioned between the compression paddle and the patient. |
| US09782133B2 |
Respiratory apparatus with improved flow-flattening detection
In a respiratory apparatus for treatment of sleep apnea and other disorders associated with an obstruction of a patient's airway and which uses an airflow signal, an obstruction index is generated which detects the flattening of the inspiratory portion of the airflow. The obstruction index is used to differentiate normal and obstructed breathing. The obstruction index is based upon different weighting factors applied to sections of the airflow signal thereby improving sensitivity to various types of respiration obstructions. |
| US09782132B2 |
Health monitoring systems and methods
Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one electrode or sensor for health monitoring. |
| US09782127B2 |
Photoelectric sphygmograph measurement device
A photoelectric sphygmograph measurement device includes a light emitting part emitting light pulses, a light receiving part having a light receiving element that receives the light pulses and producing a corresponding output signal, and a control part driving the light emitting part to emit the light pulses and performing a pulse wave measurement by using the output signal. The control part drives the light emitting part so that a charge accumulated in the light emitting element converges on a predetermined amount in a case where the charge accumulated in the light receiving element decreases to the predetermined amount or less during a time when driving of the light emitting part is stopped and/or in a case where the light receiving element changes to a first state in which the light receiving element is capable of receiving the light pulses from a second state in which the light receiving element is not capable of receiving the light pulses. |
| US09782120B2 |
Cannulated screw probe
Concepts for measuring and monitoring characteristics of osseous tissue are presented. In various embodiments, a monitoring probe may be inserted through a hollow passageway within a cannulated screw during an operation in order to measure characteristics of the osseous tissue in which the cannulated screw is inserted. In various embodiments, the cannulated screw may be inserted into a femoral head, through a physis, and into an epiphysis for stabilization of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. During surgical treatment thereof, a pressure transducer may be inserted into the osseous tissue through the cannulated screw in order to monitor epiphysis perfusion through the femoral head. |
| US09782118B2 |
Diagnosis of swallowing disorders using high resolution manometry
Parameters extracted from high definition manometric measurements of the pharynx and upper esophagus at preidentified locations and times are applied to a supervised learning machine trained using x-ray fluoroscopy data to provide diagnostic information comparable to that of x-ray fluoroscopy without radiation exposure. |
| US09782117B2 |
System with kinesthetic stimulation medical device for the non-invasive assessment of the sympathovagal balance of a patient
A system for assessing a sympathovagal balance of a patient includes a generator configured to produce stimulation pulses, a stimulator that receives the stimulation pulses produced by the generator and outputs a stimulation energy, a sensor configured to measure a physiological signal, and a processor. The processor is configured to control the generator during a plurality of sequences to produce the stimulation pulses over a test period, determine a biological parameter of a current activity of the patient derived from the physiological signal, determine a variation of the biological parameter resulting from the stimulation pulses, and determine a sympathovagal balance index according to the variation in the biological parameter. |
| US09782116B2 |
Stability-assessing system
A system for assessing the stability of a person relative to a horizontal surface during an assessment session is provided. The system includes a platform having a stage upon which the person stands. A sensing configuration senses when the person is unbalanced on the stage, and conveys this information to a processor. The processor converts this information into meaningful graphics for viewing on a display. |
| US09782112B2 |
Connectors for making connections between analyte sensors and other devices
Analyte sensor connectors that connect analyte sensors, e.g., conductive members of analyte sensors, to other devices such as sensor electronics units, e.g., sensor control units, are provided. Also provided are systems that include analyte sensors, analyte sensor connectors, and analyte sensor electronics units, as well as methods of establishing and maintaining connections between analyte sensors and analyte sensor electronics units, and methods of analyte monitoring/detection. Also provided are methods of making analyte sensor connectors and systems that include analyte sensor connectors. |
| US09782110B2 |
Opticoustic sensor
A physiological sensor has an optic assembly, an acoustic assembly and an attachment assembly. The optic assembly has an optic transducer that is activated so as to transmit a plurality of wavelengths of light into a tissue site and to detect the light after attenuation by pulsatile blood flow within the tissue site. The acoustic assembly has an acoustic transducer activated so as to respond to vibrations at the surface of the tissue site. The attachment assembly affixes the optic assembly and acoustic assembly to the tissue site, such as along one side of a person's neck or the forehead. A sensor cable extends from the attachment assembly so as to transmit an optic transducer signal and an acoustic transducer signal to a monitor for calculation of physiological parameters. |
| US09782109B2 |
Apparatus for measuring the luminance and temperature of a light source of a spectrophotometric device
A system for measuring the luminance and temperature of a light source element of a spectrophotometric device is provided. The system includes a photodiode, a luminance measuring device, a temperature measuring device, a first switch, and a controller. The photodiode is operable to receive light signals emitted by the light source element and passing through a subject's body tissue. The luminance measuring device is operable to measure luminance of the light signals received by the photodiode. The temperature measuring device is operable to measure the temperature of the photodiode. The first switch is operable to connect the photodiode to the luminance measuring device or the temperature measuring device. The controller is operable to control the connection of the first switch. |
| US09782105B2 |
Device for measuring the amount of water in a subject's body
A device (100) for measuring the amount of water in a subject's body includes a main body part (110) formed in a linear shape and an insertion part (120) extending in a curved shape from one end of the main body part (100). The insertion part (120) includes a tip side insertion part (120-2) having a tip surface (122) to which a sensor unit (121) is fixed and a base end side insertion part (120-1), wherein the sensor unit (121) is brought into contact with a body surface of a subject through a slide mechanism. A protective member (651) liquid-tightly covers the slide mechanism between the tip side insertion part (120-2) and a base end side insertion part (120-1). The protective member (651) smoothly connects the outer peripheral surface of the tip side insertion part (120-2) and the outer peripheral surface of the base end side insertion part (120-1). |
| US09782102B2 |
Electrocardiography to differentiate acute myocardial infarction from bundle branch block or left ventricular hypertrophy
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is diagnosed if: (1) the ECG traces satisfy an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) criterion and the ECG traces do not indicate the subject has a confounding cardiac condition, or (2) the ECG traces satisfy the STEMI criterion and the ECG traces also indicate the subject has the confounding cardiac condition and a three-dimensional vector cardiograph (3D-VCG) signal generated from the ECG traces includes an ST vector in the ST segment of the 3D-VCG signal and a terminal QRS vector of maximum magnitude in a terminal portion of the QRS complex of the 3D-VCG signal for which the angle between the ST vector and the terminal QRS vector is less than a threshold angle, e.g. in the range [130°, 170°] inclusive. The confounding cardiac condition may be bundle branch block (BBB), left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), or interventricular conduction delay (IVCD). |
| US09782099B2 |
Basket catheter with improved spine flexibility
A catheter with basket-shaped electrode assembly with spines configured for hyper-flexing in a predetermined, predictable manner when a compressive force acts on the assembly from either its distal end or its proximal end. At least one spine has at least one region of greater (or hyper) flexibility that allows the electrode assembly to deform, for example, compress, for absorbing and dampening excessive force that may otherwise cause damage or injury to tissue wall in contact with the assembly, without compromising the structure and stiffness of the remaining regions of the spine, including its distal and proximal regions. The one or more regions of greater flexibility in the spine allow the spine to flex into a generally V-shape configuration or a generally U-shape configuration. |
| US09782098B2 |
Cardiovascular monitoring device
The present invention is related to a cardiovascular monitoring device including an inflatable cuff for surrounding a limb of a user, at least a first and a second electrodes, a controlling circuitry with a processor accommodated in a housing, and a display element. The controlling circuitry is configured to perform a blood pressure measurement through controlling a pressure inside the inflatable cuff, and perform an electrocardiogram measurement by using the electrodes. The processor is also configured to provide a diastolic blood pressure and a systolic blood pressure when the blood pressure measurement is performed, and to provide a heart rhythm information when the electrocardiogram measurement is performed. Further, for achieving a better and more stable contact between the electrodes and the user's skin, the present invention provides an improved structure with electrodes arranged thereon based on the conventional blood pressure monitor. |
| US09782097B2 |
Electrocardiograph monitoring device and connector
The present invention relates to electrocardiography and to electrode arrangements used in electrocardiographic monitoring devices, and is more particularly related to a pad or patch containing said electrodes which may be used to passively and non-invasively monitor electrical activity generated by a patient's heart from the surface of that patient's chest, and to a connector which allows for fast and simple connection between the pad containing said electrodes and the devices and equipment typically used to monitor and view electrocardiographic information. |
| US09782095B2 |
Single-use biomedical sensors
A disposable self-powered biomedical sensor comprises a printed wet electrode on a substrate sheet. The wet electrode is provided with an electrolyte element to enhance the electrical contact with a surface to be measured. Moreover, a printed battery encapsulated in a hermetically sealed compartment is provided on the substrate sheet. The disposable self-powered sensor can be stored within an enclosure or a package which provides a proper atmosphere to prevent the drying of the electrolyte and prolong the shelf life of the sensors. |
| US09782091B2 |
Opto-electrical device for artifact reduction
An optical electrode having a plurality of electrodes, including a recording electrode having a roughened surface and an optical light source configured to emit light, wherein at least a portion of the light impinges on the recording electrode. Also disclosed are methods of producing an optical electrode and an opto-electronic neural interface system. |
| US09782088B2 |
Pulse measuring device and method of pulse measurement therewith
A pulse measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a measuring unit which is capable of spherical movement with multiple degrees of freedom; and a movement unit on which the measuring unit is mounted, and which has a spherical movement part for moving the measuring unit spherically with multiple degrees of freedom while also having a linear movement structure for moving the measuring unit linearly with multiple degrees of freedom. The measuring unit comprises: a unit body which is coupled so as to be able to rotate relative to an end part of the movement unit; a linking part which is coupled to a lower end part of the unit body and is able to rotate relative to the unit body; and a sensor part which is equipped with a pulse diagnosis sensor. |
| US09782086B2 |
Apparatus and method of measuring blood pressure
Provided is a blood pressure measuring apparatus including: a pressurizing unit applying pressure to a blood vessel according to a first condition or a second condition; a pressure sensor sensing a sphygmus wave and a pressure of the blood vessel from the blood vessel under the first condition or the second condition; a standard blood pressure calculating unit for calculating a systolic standard blood pressure and a diastolic standard blood pressure; a continuous blood pressure calculating unit for calculating continuous blood pressure; and a repressurizing determining unit for determining whether pressure is applied to the blood vessel under the second condition during measuring of continuous blood pressure. |
| US09782083B2 |
Enhancing exercise safety
A method includes determining that a portable apparatus is in an exercise mode; obtaining, by the portable apparatus when in the exercise mode, real-time exercise data of a user of the portable apparatus acquired using a sensor set having one or more sensors, and reference data related to the exercise mode; observing, when in the exercise mode, the real-time exercise data, and detecting, during the observing based on comparison of the real-time exercise data with the reference data, that at least one value of the exercise data is uncharacteristic to the exercise mode; and determining, when in the exercise mode, whether the detection of the at least one uncharacteristic value is related to an unpredicted incident, and as a response to the determining that the detection of the at least one uncharacteristic value is related to the unpredicted incident, causing an output of an emergency signal. |
| US09782081B2 |
Photoacoustic apparatus
A photoacoustic apparatus disclosed herein includes a plurality of receiving elements which receive photoacoustic waves caused by irradiation of light from a light source to a subject and outputs reception signals and a signal data acquisition unit which generates and stores reception signal data by reducing a data amount of reception signals output from the plurality of receiving elements when a region where the directional axes of the plurality of receiving elements are gathered at a point is not included in a region of interest. |
| US09782080B2 |
Object information acquiring apparatus and control method for the object information acquiring apparatus
An object information acquiring apparatus comprises an irradiating unit which irradiates light on an object; a holding member which includes a light-absorbing member whose optical characteristics with respect to irradiated light are known and which holds the object; a detector which detects acoustic waves generated by tissue in the object and the light-absorbing member due to light irradiation; and a computing unit which calculates optical characteristics of the tissue in the object and the light-absorbing member by using the detected acoustic waves and which corrects the optical characteristics of the tissue in the object by using the calculated optical characteristics of the light-absorbing member and the known optical characteristics. |
| US09782076B2 |
Smart messages and alerts for an infusion delivery and management system
Method and system for providing diabetes management is provided. |
| US09782069B2 |
Correcting systematic calibration errors in eye tracking data
Systems and methods are provided for post-hoc correction of calibration errors in eye tracking data, which take into consideration calibration errors that result from changes in user position during a user session in which the user's fixations on a display screen are captured and recorded by an eye tracking system, and which take into consideration errors that occur when the user looks away from a displayed target item before selecting the target item. |
| US09782060B2 |
Medical system
A medical system includes: a plurality of monitors each configured to display a video signal of a different type; a touch panel configured to display an operation screen where a selecting operation is performed; a video output discrimination portion configured to discriminate a monitor capable of displaying the video signal of the peripheral device for which the selecting operation is performed by referring to a table in which the peripheral device is associated with the monitor capable of displaying the video signal; a data holding portion configured to hold a monitor identification video for identifying the monitor capable of displaying the video signal and information on the corresponding monitor; and a peripheral device control portion configured to perform control so as to display the monitor identification video held in the data holding portion on the discriminated monitor, depending on a discrimination result of the video output discrimination portion. |
| US09782058B2 |
Endoscope
An endoscope includes an insertion portion; an operation portion; a balloon water injection channel; a first opening portion; a balloon pipe sleeve provided with a first end portion and a second end portion; a branch channel connection unit; a rotation restriction portion; and a connecting tube on which the branch channel connection unit is assembled. |
| US09782057B2 |
Three-dimensional image system for multiple 3D display
A three-dimensional image system includes a monitor that displays an image signal as an image for three-dimensional observation, glasses for three-dimensional observation for observing, as a three-dimensional image, the image for three-dimensional observation displayed on a display section of the monitor, a storing section that is provided in the glasses for three-dimensional observation and stores an image parameter correction value for three-dimensional observation for correcting image parameters for three-dimensional observation for giving a cubic effect of the image for three-dimensional observation displayed on the display section, a scanning section that scans the glasses for three-dimensional observation in order to read information stored in the storing section, and a control section that performs control to set, according to a scanning result of the scanning section, the image parameter correction value for three-dimensional observation in the monitor. |
| US09782056B2 |
Image capture unit and method with an extended depth of field
In a minimally invasive surgical system, an image capture unit includes a prism assembly and sensor assembly. The prism assembly includes a beam splitter, while the sensor assembly includes coplanar image capture sensors. Each of the coplanar image capture sensors has a common front end optical structure, e.g., the optical structure distal to the image capture unit is the same for each of the sensors. A controller enhances images acquired by the coplanar image capture sensors. The enhanced images may include (a) visible images with enhanced feature definition, in which a particular feature in the scene is emphasized to the operator of minimally invasive surgical system; (b) images having increased image apparent resolution; (c) images having increased dynamic range; (d) images displayed in a way based on a pixel color component vector having three or more color components; and (e) images having extended depth of field. |
| US09782053B2 |
Water conserving cleaning system, apparatus, and method
The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for rinsing and disinfecting utensils, on demand, with a controller operating the components that deliver a pre-determined volume or timed flow of water, and exposure time of sanitizer(s) to the intended objects. The spray embodiment has high performance conical spray nozzle(s) controlled by a controller that reduces water usage and that may vary depending on the viscosity of the material to be eliminated. The recirculating embodiment has a recirculating water system, with a controller operating the components that recirculate water throughout the system until the turbidity exceeds a chosen threshold, and displace with fresh water until the turbidity returns to a lower threshold. The water resumes recirculation until it again exceeds the chose turbidity threshold and the water in the system is again displaced by fresh water. Both spray and recirculating embodiments can contain multiple rinse stations. |
| US09782052B2 |
Nozzle assembly and dishwasher having the same
A nozzle assembly and a dishwasher having the same. The dishwasher includes a main body, a wash tub, and at least one first nozzle assembly to wash the objects received in the wash tub. The first nozzle assembly includes a main nozzle configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis thereof, plural injection holes, a first flow path defined in the main nozzle for movement of wash water to be sprayed out toward the objects, a sub nozzle provided at the main nozzle, the sub nozzle internally defining a second flow path for movement of wash water to be sprayed out in a radial direction of the main nozzle, and a valve coupled to the main nozzle to open or close the second flow path. Providing the nozzle assembly with the first and second flow paths independent of each other may reduce noise due to collision of wash water. |
| US09782048B2 |
Vacuum assist scraper tool
An ergonomic vacuum-assist scraper tool has an arcuately curved head in which a scraper blade is mounted at either of a front position or a rear position, a handle or grip portion, and a tubular connector portion adapted to receive a male or female vacuum hose fitting. The head has a cavity defined between front and back walls, with the front and back walls converging along an arc to a mouth or slot opening. The grip portion is hollow and tubular, extending proximally from the head, to the vacuum hose-accepting tubular connector. A scraper blade can be removably mounted at either of the blade mounting positions. The tool is formed of upper and lower halves that snap together along a partition line. |
| US09782045B2 |
Under mud shower pan with seat
Described is a multi-piece shower pan. The multi-piece shower pan includes a shower pan piece and a seat piece. The seat piece is formed to overlap a portion of the show pan piece during installation. The shower pan piece includes a drain hole designed to fit a drain pipe such that when the drain pipe is fastened to the shower pan piece, the drain pipe extends ½ to 2 inches above the bottom of the shower pan piece. Thus, when cement or other adhesive is floated on the interior surface of the shower pan, tiles of varying thickness can be installed in such a manner that the top surface of the tiles are flush with the top portion of the drain pipe. The shower pan piece also has a water dam with a fin as added protection against water migration outside the shower pan. |
| US09782042B2 |
Bendable mat
A bendable mat comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and a circumferential edge, at least four corners, and a shaped channel located adjacent to at least two of the at least four corners. A method for using a bendable mat comprising the steps of: providing a bendable mat comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and a circumferential edge, at least four corners, and a shaped channel located adjacent to at least two of the at least four corners, bending the bendable mat interlocking two of the shaped channels to form a funnel shape. |
| US09782041B2 |
Ingredient attachment jar for stand mixer attachment hub
An operable measuring attachment for a mixing appliance includes a mixing bowl defining a mixing interior, a housing having a protrusion attachable to the appliance and a plurality of containers each having an interior volume. Each container is alternatively operable between a measuring position engaged to a top of the housing, and a disengaged position distal from the housing. The operable measuring attachment also includes a magnetic coupler having a first magnetic member disposed proximate the base of each of the plurality of containers and a second magnetic member disposed proximate the top of the housing. The selective magnetic engagement of the first magnetic member of any one of the plurality of containers and the second magnetic members further defines the measuring position. A scale is disposed within the housing that is in communication with the interior volume of the container in the measuring position. |
| US09782040B2 |
Vertical rack for cooking whole fish in oven
A vertical grating for cooking whole fish in an oven is disclosed herein that includes a base in isosceles trapezoid shaped form, which has columns set to hold the whole fish in such a way that it is suspended and allowing for the cooking of fish on both sides so that the skin is crisp, wherein the grating may be used to present the fish to the fish eater and facilitating their consumption. |
| US09782039B2 |
Griddle
A griddle (10) is disclosed which includes a base (11) and a griddle plate (13). The base includes a frame (15) and a removable grease trough (16). The frame includes sidewalls (18) with top surface (22) having a grease collection channel (23) with a capture hole (24) located so that liquids within the grease collection channel flow through the grease capture hole and into the grease trough. The base has a grease trough well (26) configured to receive the grease trough therein. The grease trough includes a trough collection catch (28) with a sump (32), a handle base (29), and a thermally insulative handle or handle insert (30). The griddle plate has a top surface (38) and a stepped bottom surface (39) defined by a peripheral side edge (40). The stepped bottom surface includes a groove (44) which forms a drip edge (45) positioned above the grease collection channel. |
| US09782037B2 |
Hanging roaster device and method
A device for roasting a food item includes a stand having a frame adapted to be positioned on a surface of a cooking device. The frame includes an upper frame member. A food hanger is adapted to support the food item and engages the upper frame member in a removable fashion so that a majority of the food item is suspended below the upper frame member and above the surface of the cooking device when the frame is positioned thereon. |
| US09782035B2 |
Beverage production device with perforating means and method for extracting a beverage from such device
The invention relates to a beverage production device for preparing a beverage by means of extracting a food substance contained in a capsule (10), the device comprising capsule enclosing means (29,30) for housing a dedicated capsule (10) within the device, water supply means (25,27,28,29) for providing liquid to the enclosing means (29,30) and perforating means (20) provided within the enclosing means (29,30) for perforating the capsule (10) in order to produce outlet openings in the capsule for guiding the produced beverage out of the capsule, wherein the perforating means comprise at least two perforating members (20), each of the perforating members (20) comprising a cutting edge (1) formed by two outer cutting surfaces (2,3) joined at the cutting edge, wherein the cutting edge (1) is arranged essentially parallel to a central axis (X) of the enclosing means (29,30). |
| US09782034B2 |
Dispenser for granular material with a valve assembly
Described herein is an apparatus and method for dispensing a granular material. The apparatus includes a hopper for storing the granular material and a feeder for delivering the granular material through a hopper outlet to a dispensing tube that is configured to guide the granular material towards a dispensing outlet. The valve assembly is actuatable to pinch and unpinch the dispensing tube, thereby blocking and unblocking the passage of material. The valve assembly is configured to receive a resilient portion of the dispensing tube, and is actuatable to pinch the resilient portion of the dispensing tube to inhibit passage of the granular material to the dispensing port, and to unpinch said resilient portion of the dispensing tube to enable passage of the granular material through the dispensing port. The dispensing tube may be sloped between the hopper outlet and the valve assembly. Sloping of the dispensing tube promotes sliding of the granular material along an inner surface of the dispensing tube. This focuses the flow profile of the granular material, and reduces the scattering of granular material outside the vessel. |
| US09782032B2 |
Cooking apparatus, a cooking pot and a method for cooking
The invention relates to a cooking apparatus for simultaneous cooking of a plurality of food items. The apparatus has a control unit (1) with a conductor (7) arranged to be connected to an electric energy supply and has switching means 10. According to the invention the control unit (1) is provided with a plurality of electrical connection means (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). Each connection means (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) is arranged to be connectable to a cooking pot (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) for supply of electric energy to a respective cooking pot (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d). The control unit (1) is arranged to allow simultaneous supply of electric energy through the plurality of 1 connection means (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). The invention also relates to a cooking pot (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) with heating means (3a, 3b, 3c) to supply heat to a food item (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d). The cooking pot (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) has an electric connection unit (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d). The connection unit (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) is arranged to be connected to either one of a plurality of 20 connection means (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of a control unit (1). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for cooking. |
| US09782031B2 |
Hanger
A hanger can include a unitary bar extending between first and second opposite ends and between top and bottom surfaces. The hanger can also include a suspending member having a shank fixed to the unitary bar. The hanger can also include a first and second series of curved notches respectively disposed at the first and second opposite ends. The hanger can also include a bidirectional notch extending into the unitary bar from the bottom surface at a position between the first and second opposite ends. The bidirectional notch can extend vertically for a first predetermined distance and laterally for a second predetermined distance. An upwardly-facing surface can be defined by the bidirectional notch and is positioned lower than the first and second series of curved notches. |
| US09782026B2 |
Hip apparatus
An apparatus and system for designed for supporting a hip of a pregnant woman who often experiences hip pain associated with her pregnancy to help relieve this pain including a leggings with hook-and-loop belts, straps and strips associated with pillows for the thigh and ankles. |
| US09782024B1 |
Bed covering system
A bed covering system for inhibiting a bed from being disturbed when the bed is not used for sleeping includes a bed that may be slept upon and a plurality of pillows that are each selectively positioned on the bed. A cover is selectively positioned over the bed to inhibit debris from contacting the bed. The cover includes a flap that is positioned to cover the pillows when the cover is positioned over the bed. |
| US09782023B2 |
Wall hanging apparatus, system, and method
A wall hanging apparatus relates to a wall hanging system having a frame configured to display an item. The wall hanging comprises an upper half. The upper half comprises a frame attachment portion. An extended member extends down from the frame attachment portion. At least one screw hole is located in the frame attachment portion and configured to allow a screw to attach the upper half to the frame. A first set screw groove is located in a first side of the extended member. A lower half comprises an adhesive sheet on the lower half. The adhesive sheet is configured to cause the lower half to adhere to the wall when the lower half is pressed against the wall. A receiving slot is configured to receive the extended member. At least one screw hole is located in the lower half and configured to allow the screw to attach the lower half to the wall. A first set screw hole is located on a first outer side of the lower half. The first set screw hole is configured to allow a set screw to screw into the first set screw hole and impinge on the first set screw groove and generally prevent the upper half from sliding out of the lower half when the set screw is screwed into the first set screw groove. |
| US09782022B2 |
Adjustable food shield with detents
An adjustable food shield includes a pair of support columns, a pair of rotation and detent mechanisms, a top shelf resting on and attached to the top ends of the support columns, a pair of rotation arms. One of the rotation arms is coupled respectively to each of the rotation and detent mechanisms, such that the rotation arms are rotatable about an axis generally parallel with a lengthwise dimension of the adjustable food shield. The rotation and detent mechanisms provide detents at a number of angular positions of the rotation arms. The adjustable food shield further comprises a shield panel fixed to the rotation arms. |
| US09782020B2 |
Merchandise display shelving unit
A merchandise display shelving unit comprised of a perforated center support pole, a base, a plurality of shelf supports, and a plurality of shelf inserts. The shelf inserts nest inside the shelf supports. The shelf supports have a mating collar that attaches to the perforations of the center support pole through the use of fasteners. The shelf support and inserts can be a variety of shapes, such as round, square, triangular, and rectangular. The shelf supports and shelf inserts can be of incrementally decreasing size, so as to create a terraced effect. |
| US09782013B2 |
Ready-to-assemble bed foundation
A ready-to-assemble bed foundation in kit form including a pair of exterior beams connectable to a pair of transverse end members having openings, and an interior beam between the exterior beams having opposing end portions configured to engage the openings in the transverse end members. A method of selling a bed, and a method of assembling a bed are also disclosed. |
| US09782010B1 |
Cabana having an adjustable folding hood
An adjustable folding cabana having a frame with legs is disclosed. A seat is supported on said frame. A front support member, a rear support member and an intermediate support member support a cabana fabric roof. The front support member is movable between a rear support position, an intermediate support position and a front support position. A guide rail is attached to the frame beneath said seat which has a front stop, an intermediate stop and a rear stop. Manipulating a control rod causes a cabana fabric hood to be fully extended when the rod is secured in the front stop, to be partially collapsed when the rod is secured in the intermediate stop, and to be fully collapsed when the rod is secured in the rear stop. |
| US09782008B2 |
Chair back height adjustment mechanism and chair
A chair back height adjustment mechanism comprises a guide having an abutment surface at a lateral side of the guide which extends along an adjustment direction. The chair back height adjustment mechanism comprises an adjusting device supported on the guide so as to be displaceable along the adjustment direction. The adjusting device comprises a carrier, a coupling member which is moveably supported on the carrier, and a bias mechanism. The coupling member has a contact face shaped to abut on the abutment surface of the guide and a slanted face. The bias mechanism is operative to apply a force onto the slanted face to urge the contact face of the coupling member against the abutment surface of the guide. |
| US09782003B2 |
Rotating wall mount for display device
A system and method for pivotally wall-mounting a device is disclosed. The wall mount includes a power connector disc having contact pads, a wall plate mounted to the wall having at least one mounting slot and at least one tab for limiting rotation, a rotator plate configured to coaxially engage said wall plate with at least one mounting horn extending in an upward direction and a central opening and having at least one inwardly projecting rotation tab, a face plate configured to coaxially engage said rotator plate and said wall plate and fixed to the wall plate enclosing the rotator plate and having a central opening with at least one strip extending into the interior, and a back cover coupled to the device having contact points to receive said contact pads, at least one slot to receive said mounting horn and at least one flap to receive said strip. |
| US09781999B2 |
Wine rack
A wine rack for mounting on a wall or other surface, the wine rack including at least a first and second pair of support members. In one embodiment, the first pair of support members may support at least a first and a second wine bottle in a substantially parallel relation to the wall, wherein the second bottle is positionable proximate the wall, and wherein the label of the first wine bottle is visible to a person standing in front of the wine rack. |
| US09781998B2 |
System for the mounting of shelves
The invention relates to system for the mounting of shelves on a substantially rectangular load carrier having four identical columns arranged in the corners thereof. The system comprises columns having a rectangular profile with four side faces, a substantially rectangular shelf of a length which is shorter than the distance between the columns of the load carrier, on which shelf a holder is mounted that can be inserted into complementary slots in the columns of the load carrier, said slots being configured with a support face with which the holder is capable of engaging in such a manner that the holder supports on the column. The columns as such are configured with slots that extend symmetrically about a longitudinally extending center axis of one of the side faces and through the side faces adjacent to that side face. The slots are each separately configured with three substantially identical cut-outs, the one of which is situated in the axis of symmetry and the two remaining ones are in the adjacent side faces. The cut-outs are function as support faces for the holders of the shelf, them being arranged on the shorter sides of the shelf and extending in the longitudinal direction of the shelf to the effect that they are capable of engaging with the slots in the four columns arranged on the load carrier. |
| US09781997B2 |
Composed element and rear wall construction applied herewith
A composed element, such as a piece of furniture, wherein the composed element comprises at least a rear wall, as well as a number of constructional parts forming a whole in which the rear wall has to be provided. The rear wall forms the rear side of the composed element and includes one or more rear wall parts. The composed element comprises seats for installing at least one of the rear wall parts, which are configured such that the rear wall part can be slid into the seats starting from the rear side of the composed element from a position differing from the final plane in which the rear wall part will be situated in the final condition. |
| US09781996B1 |
Computerized desk with a touch screen
A computerized desk with a touch screen including a base unit, a pair of telescopic front legs attached to a bottom surface of the base unit, a pair of hollow back legs attached to the bottom surface of the base unit, and a pair of apertures disposed through a front surface of one of the pairs of back legs. A touch screen is disposed within a top surface of the base unit, a first central processing unit is attached to the bottom surface of the base unit, at least one USB port is disposed on the base unit, and an audio port is disposed on the base unit. A second central processing unit disposed proximal to the first central processing unit is in wireless communication with the first central processing unit. |
| US09781995B2 |
Oral care device
A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir. |
| US09781994B2 |
Wafer cleaning
One or more techniques or systems for cleaning wafers during semiconductor fabrication or an associated brush are provided herein. In some embodiments, the brush includes a brush body and one or more inner hole supports within the brush body. For example, a first inner hole support and a second inner hole support define a first inner hole associated with a first size. For another example, a third inner hole support and a fourth inner hole support define a second inner hole associated with a second size different than the first size. In some embodiments, a cleaning solution is applied to a wafer based on a first flow rate at a first brush position and based on a second flow rate at a second brush position. In this manner, a flow field associated with wafer cleaning is provided, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency, for example. |
| US09781992B2 |
Hip extension device adapted for carrying objects
Described herein is a hip extension device adapted to be worn by a user. The device is secured adjacent to the hip of a user and forms a ledge-like resting surface for the supporting of objects for carrying. The device includes an inner structural member comprised of hingedly coupled rigid plates movable from an open position to a closed position. A removable cover portion is placed around the inner structural member and allows a user access to an inner cavity for the storage of items. A clip portion is coupled to the device to allow for securing to the user's clothing against their body side. To offer additional support, the device may include a strap. |
| US09781986B2 |
Holster for handheld radio
The radio holster incorporated a lock mechanism that automatically actuates when the radio is inserted into the holster and is deactivated by pressing on the radio in a small downward and outward direction. The radio holster includes pliable front and back covers affixed to a rigid support frame. The support frame has a recessed channel that as a guide track and a button cavity that acts as keyhole for locking the radio inside holster. The wall forming the button cavity wall is back cut or angled to form an upper lip, which is configured to receive the button head of a coupling mechanism used by the radio to restrictively hold the radio within the holster. The support frame also carries a back spring that exerts a lateral force on the radio when seated within the holster to push the bottom of the radio laterally away from the support frame and a bottom spring that exerts a force on the radio when seated within the holster to push the bottom of the radio upward within the holster. |
| US09781984B2 |
Dynamic fit adjustment for wearable electronic devices
Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting the fit of a wearable electronic device are disclosed. In many embodiments, a tensioner associated with a wearable electronic device can control one or more actuators that are mechanically coupled to either the housing or to a band attached to the wearable electronic device. In one example, in response to a signal to increase the tightness of the band, the tensioner can cause the actuator(s) to increase the tension within the band. |
| US09781976B2 |
Shoe treatment
In accordance with one aspect of the present description, a shoe treatment device is provided having a shoe interior engagement form expandable from a latched, contracted state to an expanded state. A user operated slide actuator positioned exterior to the shoe may drive the engagement form to expand to the expanded state. The slide actuator may be actuated to contract the engagement form back to the contracted state. A latch may latch the engagement form in the selected contracted or expansion state to facilitate insertion and removal and treatment of the shoe. Other aspects are described. |
| US09781974B2 |
Soles for sports shoes
Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU. |
| US09781959B2 |
Glove having durable ultra-thin polymeric coating
A thin, abrasion resistant supported glove, including a knitted liner and a polymeric layer disposed on and within individual strands of yarns of the knitted liner, are disclosed. Methods for manufacturing the thin, abrasion resistant supported glove are also disclosed. |
| US09781956B2 |
Bodily Protection assembly
A bodily protection assembly for protecting a user from impact energy includes a pair of shoulder pads structured to be worn by the user. A top cage is coupled to the shoulder pads such that the top cage is positioned between the shoulder pads and the user's shoulders. Thus, the top cage may prevent impact energy from being transferred into the user's shoulders. A lower cage is coupled to the shoulder pads such that the lower cage is positioned between the shoulder pads and the user's upper torso. The lower cage surrounds the user's upper torso. Thus, the lower cage may prevent impact energy from being transferred into the user's upper torso. |
| US09781954B1 |
Bra with warmer pockets
A bra including a front with a right cup, a left cup, a right strap, and a left strap, at least one pocket in each of the right and left cups that are shaped and dimensioned to accept warming inserts, a back, and sides connecting the right cup to the back and the left cup to the back. |
| US09781949B2 |
Antimicrobial delivery systems, methods of manufacture, and methods of use thereof
Disclosed herein is an antimicrobial delivery system comprising an electrostatic complex comprising cationic biopolymer and an anionic biopolymer, wherein the antimicrobial delivery system has antimicrobial activity in a comestible. |
| US09781947B2 |
Composition for use in the promotion of magnesium absorption and/or magnesium retention
The invention discloses a composition comprising a mixture of oligosaccharides, said mixture containing at least one N-acetylated oligosaccharide, at least one sialylated oligosaccharide and at least one neutral oligosaccharide, for use in the promotion magnesium absorption and/or magnesium retention. The composition preferably further comprises at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid and/or at least one probiotic. This composition is particularly adapted for use in infants notably preterm infants. |
| US09781942B2 |
Shelf-stable milk concentrates for preparing acidified milk based beverages
A shelf-stable liquid base composition useful for preparing acidified milk based beverages, e.g. by dilution with water in a beverage dispensing machine, comprises: from about 2 to about 10 weight % of denatured milk proteins expressed as solid-not-fat (SNF) milk components; from about 15 to about 80 weight %, expressed as sugar equivalents, of a carbohydrate based or non carbohydrate based sweetener; from about 0.35 to about 1.50 weight % of a carbohydrate based stabilizer; and an acidifying agent present in amounts necessary for achieving a pH of about 3.0 to about 3.8 of the said base composition. Methods for preparing such a base composition and also acidified milk based beverages prepared by means of such a base composition are disclosed. |
| US09781941B2 |
Stable mildly acidic alcoholic milk-and/or soy protein-based drink
The present invention relates to a stable alcoholic milk and/or soy protein-based drink with a pH ranging from 5.2-6.5 comprising at least one or more milk and/or soy proteins, alcohol and one or more stabilizers. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the drinks, comprising at least one or more milk and/or soy proteins, which method comprises: a) mixing at least a portion of the milk and/or soy proteins and at least a portion of the stabilizers in an aqueous medium to obtain a mixture; b) setting the pH of the mixture to 3.5-4.4; c) homogenizing the mixture obtained in step b) to obtain a homogenate; d) setting the pH of the homogenate to 5.2-6.5; and e) mixing in the alcohol and optionally a residual portion of the milk and/or soy proteins and of the stabilizers during or after one or more of steps a)-d). |
| US09781940B2 |
Poultry processing line
A poultry processing line with a conveying track and can include at least one carriage movable in the conveying track. Wheels on opposite sides of the carriage are mounted on an axle guided through a shaft or bore of the carriage, and are movable along supports for the respective wheels on opposite sides of the conveying track. The shaft or bore has a convex inner top surface and convex inner bottom surface as seen in the shaft or bore's longitudinal direction. |
| US09781939B2 |
Device, work station and method for cutting the head off a slaughtered animal's carcass
The present invention relates to a device (30) for cutting the head off a slaughtered animal's carcass comprising: at least two knives (31,32), both provided with a cutting edge (33, 34); and controls for moving the knives towards and away from each other such that the cutting edges of the knives cooperate in a cutting action, whereby at least one of the knives is provided with a position-finding protruding cutting edge portion (35,36). The invention also relates to an automatic work station comprising such a cutting device and a manipulator for positioning the cutting device. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for cutting the head off a slaughtered animal's carcass. |
| US09781937B2 |
Mite composition comprising a predatory mite and immobilized prey contacted with a fungus reducing agent and methods and uses related to the use of said composition
The present invention in general relates to the field of biological crop protection by use of predatory mites. More particularly the present invention relates to a mite composition comprising a predatory mite and a prey. Such a mite composition is suitable for rearing the predatory mite and/or for crop protection using the predatory mite. The prey in the composition comprises individuals of at least one Astigmatid mite species, wherein at least a fraction of the Astigmatid individuals is immobilized. The composition is characterized in that immobilized Astigmatid individuals are contacted with a fungus reducing agent. |
| US09781934B2 |
Methods and compositions for controlling weed infestation and improving grass quality
Methods for controlling unwanted vegetation, such as weeds, to turfgrass by applying an active compound combination including a triazolinone herbicide, for example, sulfonylamino-carbonyl-triazolinone, and at least one sulfonylurea herbicides, to turfgrass is described herein. The disclosure also provides for active compound combinations and methods of improving turfgrass quality. |
| US09781926B2 |
Synthetic polymer film whose surface has microbicidal activity, multilayer structure having synthetic polymer film, sterilization method with the use of surface of synthetic polymer film, method for reactivating surface of synthetic polymer film, mold for production of synthetic polymer film, and mold manufacturing method
A synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B) having a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp), wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp) is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B); and the surface has a microbicidal effect. |
| US09781925B2 |
Synthetic polymer film whose surface has microbicidal activity, multilayer structure having synthetic polymer film, sterilization method with the use of surface of synthetic polymer film, method for reactivating surface of synthetic polymer film, mold for production of synthetic polymer film, and mold manufacturing method
A synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B) having a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp), wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp) is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B); and the surface has a microbicidal effect. |
| US09781916B2 |
Nozzle control system and method
A system for nozzle control includes an overall system pressure valve, configured to adjust the pressure of an agricultural product within a boom. A master node is configured to receive an overall system flow rate measurement, an overall target flow rate, and an overall system pressure measurement, the master node configured to adjust the overall system pressure valve to control the pressure of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are configured to dispense the agricultural product, the plurality of smart nozzles each having an electronic control unit (ECU) and one or more individual nozzles, the smart nozzle is configured to control a nozzle flow rate of the associated one or more individual nozzles. |
| US09781912B2 |
Beamer board culling system
The embodiments herein provide a beamer board for measuring length and comparing weight of two identical objects including fishes. The beamer board acting as a culling system comprises an elongated beam, a first attachment, a slot and a pair of notches. The elongated beam comprises several measurement marks along a length direction for measuring a length of the fishes. The first attachment extending from the beam acts as a starting point for measuring the length. The slot is provided at center for hanging the beam on a holder. The slot act as a fulcrum balance point for balancing the beam. The pair of notches is configured for hanging the objects for comparing the weight of the fishes. The fishes are hanged on the pair of notches using any cull markers available in the markets. |
| US09781911B2 |
Dual-bearing reel
A clutch mechanism includes a clutch pin, a pinion gear, a first bearing, a second bearing and a clearance adjusting part. The pinion gear is axially movable to an on-position that causes the pinion gear to engage with the clutch pin and be unitarily rotatable with the spool shaft and an off-position that causes the pinion gear to disengage from the clutch pin. The first bearing is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of a first support part of the pinion gear. The second bearing is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of a second support part of the pinion gear. The clearance adjusting part is configured to partially reduce a clearance between an inner peripheral surface of a through hole and the outer peripheral surface of the spool shaft at the clearance adjusting part in an on-state of the clutch mechanism. |
| US09781910B1 |
Crayfish trap
A crayfish trap is configured to accommodate large crayfish. The crayfish trap includes a continuous wire mesh configured to form a top panel and a bottom panel. A forward spiked ramp and a rear spiked ramp are attached to the bottom panel. A plate is mechanically coupled to the bottom panel and configured to weight down the crayfish trap. A forward one-way door and a rear one-way door are attached to the top panel and slightly displaced from the forward spiked ramp and the rear spiked ramp permitting entry of the crayfish into the crayfish trap. A bait trap is attached to the plate configured to attract crayfish into the crayfish trap. The top panel includes a top access door configured to access the crayfish trap for baiting and crayfish removal. |
| US09781906B2 |
Method for constructing cage body of tapered cage assembled in rigid-flexible manner
A method for constructing a cage body of a tapered cage assembled in a rigid-flexible manner includes steps as follows. A cage body of a tapered aquaculture cage is assembled by combining a rigid-structure copper alloy stretched mesh and a flexible synthetic fiber mesh. Pipe rings mounted on the standard component of the synthetic fiber mesh are mated in a staggered manner with plugging rings on the standard component of the copper alloy stretched mesh, and high-performance synthetic fiber rope is rove through the pipe rings and the plugging rings; in this way, the connection is completed. The cage effectively improves the cage resilience under the ocean current condition, avoids mesh sheet deformation or corner breakage, enhances the water exchange capability in and out of the cage body of the gravity cage, and effectively improves the growth environment for the fishes farmed in the cage body. |
| US09781905B2 |
Positive position training leashes and methods of using the leashes for training a dog
A dog leash is adapted to assist a person in teaching, reinforcing and testing a learned behavior to a dog. The aid is especially effective in teaching a dog to watching and focusing on the head and/or upper body of a handler of the dog. The leash includes a chin controlling member that is placed under the chin of the dog and a guide connected to the controlling member. The handler and the dog can control contact between the dog and the chin controlling member. Methods of using the leash to allow the dog to focus on the handler are also described. |
| US09781901B2 |
Pet carrier with shock absorbing panel
A pet carrier for facilitating interactive experiences between a pet and pet owner includes including a pocket with an opening, two sides and a bottom adapted to partially surround a pet. The pocket has a resilient panel lining the bottom or sewn into the bottom that tensions the sides when the carrier is worn and a pet is placed in the pocket, and which provides a firm footing for the pet when transported by the pet owner. |
| US09781893B1 |
Maize hybrid X18H537
A novel maize variety designated X18H537 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18H537 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18H537 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18H537, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18H537. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18H537. |
| US09781892B2 |
Plants and seeds of canola variety SCV921894
In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV921894 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV921894 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV921894, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV921894 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV921894 with another canola variety. |
| US09781891B2 |
Soybean variety 01051941
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051941. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051941. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051941 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051941 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US09781882B2 |
Harvesting machine comprising an improved lubrication device
An agricultural machine includes a cutting mechanism and first and second conditioning elements driven by a transmission comprising a primary box including a first output connected to the cutting mechanism, a second output connected to the first conditioning element and a third output, connected with one another by primary transmission means, the transmission including a secondary box including an input connected to the third output and an output connected to the second conditioning element, connected with one another by secondary transmission means, the transmission comprising a lubrication device for the primary box with a pump and a primary distribution system for a lubricant towards the primary transmission means. The lubrication device comprises a secondary distribution system distributing the lubricant from the pump towards the secondary transmission means, and a return system for the lubricant from the secondary box towards the pump. |
| US09781881B2 |
Lawn mower with reinforced deck
A lawn mower deck includes a deck body having a through hole. The deck body includes a chute. The chute forms a groove which is around the through hole and opened downwards. Reinforcing members are mounted to both sides of the deck body in the width direction. |
| US09781879B2 |
Timing apparatus for separately driven sickle knives
A timing apparatus for sickle knives having adjacent knife ends, respectively, having an endless elongate element encircling and movable about spaced apart support elements such that first and second portions of the elongate element span a space between the support elements, and connector elements connecting the knife ends to the first and second portions of the elongate element, respectively, such that movement of the elongate element in a first direction about the support elements will move the knives in timed relation in first opposite cutting directions, and movement of the elongate element in a second direction opposite the first direction will move the knives in timed relation in second opposite cutting directions. The apparatus can be connected between separately drive knives for timing their motions, or for using one of the knives for timingly driving another of the knives. |
| US09781876B2 |
Metering unit for granular material
A metering unit for granular material includes a conveyor disk driven by a drive motor and rotating approximately concentrically to an inner cover surface of a housing. The conveyor disk has a recess for the reception of at least one grain to be separated via at least one revolution of the conveyor disk. In the interaction with a groove-shaped and/or slanted profile of the inner cover surface, the recess forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in the direction toward an outlet opening extending approximately tangentially from the inner cover surface. For varying an axial distance to the inner cover surface and/or a width of the conveyor pocket, the conveyor disk, which is rotationally fixedly connected with the drive motor, is adjustable in the axial direction of the drive motor. |
| US09781875B2 |
Seed distribution tower with modular components
The seed distribution tower of an air seeder has a distribution head that splits a single, primary stream of conveying air and seeds into a plurality of secondary streams for delivery to openers that deposit the seeds into the ground as the seeder advances. The outlets through which the secondary streams exit the head are constructed as modules that can be individually installed and replaced without disassembling the entire head. Shut-off valves and/or flow sensors may or may not be incorporated into certain or all of the modules to provide optimum user flexibility. |
| US09781873B2 |
Agricultural implement having power assist carrier wheels
An agricultural planter which provides an improved method for extending and retracting the wing boom and which has improved maneuverability is disclosed. A drive member is provided that drives one or more of the carrier wheels on the agricultural planter. The drive member may be, for example, a hydraulic motor or an electric motor. When a wing boom is extended or retracted between the transport position and the working position, a controller generates a command signal to the drive member to drive one or more of the carrier wheels forward or reverse, thereby assisting the draft links in retracting or extending the telescoping portion of the hitch assembly and in extending or retracting the booms. During operation, the controller may similarly generate a command to the drive member to drive one or more of the carrier wheels either in forward or reverse according to the operation of the towing vehicle. |
| US09781872B2 |
Tillage implement with enhanced front wheel suspension
A tillage implement has a main frame provided with power-actuated lift wheels at the rear of the frame and a pair of gauge wheels at the front of the frame. A linkage system connecting the rear wheels with the front wheels transmits the raising and lowering motion of the rear wheels to the front wheels so that the main frame remains level as it is raised and lowered by all of the wheels in unison. However, a coupling that uses an equalizing rocker bar between front and rear linkages of the linkage system permits either of the front wheels to be raised or lowered in a non-corresponding manner relative to the other front wheel as differences in terrain contour are experienced between the two front wheels. During such non-corresponding shifting of the front wheels relative to one another, movement of the two front wheels is in equal amounts but opposite directions to maintain both front wheels engaging the ground at all times and equally sharing the load. |
| US09788469B2 |
Optical cable with electromagnetic field shield layer
A shielded combined optical communication and conductor cable is provided. The cable includes a cable body having an inner surface defining a channel within the cable body. The cable includes an optical transmission element located within the channel and an electrical conducting element located within the channel. The cable includes an electromagnetic shield located within the channel and surrounding at least the electrical conducting element. The electromagnetic shield includes an elongate yarn strand or other strand material that supports a metal material that acts to limit electromagnetic fields from traversing across the electromagnetic shield. The strands may be unbraided and may be helically wrapped or longitudinally positioned within the cable body. |
| US09788468B2 |
Cage assembly for electrical devices
A housing assembly for electronic devices has a base housing and a first secondary housing. The base housing has a first upper wall, a first lower wall, a first wall, a second wall, and a first device receiving space. The first secondary housing is detachably mounted to an outer side of the second wall, and has a second upper wall, a second lower wall, a connecting wall, and a second device receiving space defined by the second wall together with the second upper wall, the second lower wall and the connecting wall of the first secondary housing. |
| US09788465B2 |
Actuator apparatus and method for manufacturing an actuator apparatus
An actuator apparatus is described as having a stator device, a cover device, a contact device and an attenuation device. The stator device and the cover device are joined in such a manner so that a hollow space is formed between the stator device and the cover device. The cover device has an opening, through which the contact device is guided into the hollow space, so that the contact device runs at least partially in the hollow space and at least partially in the cover device. The attenuation device is positioned in the opening in such a manner so that a high-frequency electromagnetic radiation that travels through the opening is more highly attenuated by the attenuation device than the radiation would be attenuated without the presence of the attenuation device. |
| US09788463B2 |
Semiconductor memory device having a heat insulating mechanism
A semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor memory unit, a memory controller, a cover unit having a first portion covering the semiconductor memory unit and a second portion covering the memory controller, a first heat conduction member disposed between the semiconductor memory unit and the first portion of the cover unit, and a second heat conduction member disposed between the memory controller and the second portion of the cover. The cover unit has a gap formed between the first and second portions. |
| US09788460B2 |
Heatsink providing equivalent cooling for multiple in-line modules
A heatsink structure cools a first electronic chip and a second electronic chip that are positioned serially and in-line to one or more cooling fan, such that cooling air from the cooling fan(s) passes above the first electronic chip before passing above the second electronic chip. The heatsink structure includes a first heatsink and a second heatsink, which are identical to each other, and which fit adjacent to one another when a first heatsink is rotated 180 degrees relative to the second heatsink. |
| US09788456B2 |
Data center cooling arrangements
A rack system for mounting at least one data processing unit includes a shelf operable for moving from a position internally of the rack system to a position externally of the rack system. The shelf has an aperture and a fluid mover for moving fluid through the aperture in the shelf when the shelf is located in its external position. |
| US09788447B2 |
Mounting arrangement
A rigid electrical raft is provided to a gas turbine engine via a fusible mount arrangement. The rigid electrical raft may be a part of an electrical system of the gas turbine engine, for example a part of the electrical harness. The fusible mount is arranged to break when a predetermined load is applied. The rigid electrical raft may be attached to a fan case of the engine, and the predetermined load may be that which results from a fan blade being released from the hub. This ensures that the rigid electrical raft is protected from the load. |
| US09788446B1 |
Mobile vibration isolation device
Mobile vibration isolation devices and methods for reducing vibration transfer to electrical or electronic devices are provided. One such mobile vibration isolation device includes an array of two or more vibration isolation elements, and one or more flexible elements. The array of vibration isolation elements is connected by said one or more flexible elements. Preferably, the vibration isolation elements have at least a portion thereof of a cross linked polymer foam. More preferably, the vibration isolation elements have at least a portion thereof of SORBOTHANE®. A method for reducing vibration transfer to electrical or electronic devices includes the steps of providing a mobile vibration isolation device, and interposing the mobile vibration isolation device between the electrical or electronic device and a vibrating surface, thereby reducing vibration transfer to the electrical or electronic device. |
| US09788444B2 |
LED module sealing technology
A sealing process of LED modules includes a waterproof wire put through a wire-through hole of a heat sink to be connected with a positive-negative solder joints on a PCB board, which are subjected to glue sealing treatment. A waterproof sealing process is operated between the waterproof wire and wire-through hole. The PCB board is fixed on the heat sink. One sealing ring is placed into a groove. A ring of liquid silica gel is evenly applied along the other groove. The heat sink installed with the PCB board and the waterproof wire are inversely buckled on the lens set which is fixed with the solid silica gel ring and liquid silica gel. At least two waterproof sealing rings are used to isolate an LED chip from the outside so as to prevent all water vapor or other harmful gases from corroding the chip and the PCB. |
| US09788436B2 |
Method of making a non-planar circuit board with embedded electronic components on a mandrel
A non-planar printed circuit board has an interior surface and an exterior surface. Between the interior surface and exterior surfaces are layers of conductive and dielectric materials. Passive and active electrical components are embedded within the interior and exterior surfaces. A hollow region is defined by the interior surface of the non-planar circuit board. The non-planar printed circuit board is manufactured on a mandrel having a non-planar shape such as, for example, a cylinder or sphere so as to form a hollow, curved non-planar structure. |
| US09788433B2 |
Circuit board and method of manufacturing the same
A circuit board includes an inorganic material insulating layer, a first circuit pattern layer formed on a surface of the inorganic material insulating layer, a first build-up insulating layer formed on the inorganic material insulating layer and formed of an organic material, and a second circuit pattern layer formed on a surface of the first build-up insulating layer. |
| US09788430B1 |
Stacked magnetic assembly
A magnetic device for an electronic circuit includes a printed circuit board. A first and second magnetic component assembly can be electrically connected to the printed circuit. The second magnetic component assembly can be stacked on the first magnetic component assembly. The first magnetic component assembly can be positioned between the second magnetic component assembly and the printed circuit board. Each magnetic component assembly can include a bobbin, a winding disposed on the bobbin, and a core extending through the bobbin. A second bobbin on the second magnetic component can be positioned on either a first core or a first bobbin of the first magnetic component assembly. The stacked magnetic component configuration can help reduce the board space required to electrically connect both the first and second magnetic component assemblies to the printed circuit board, which can help increase the power density of the magnetic device. |
| US09788428B2 |
Stack structure of circuit board
The invention provides a stacked structure comprising a master circuit board and at least two slave circuit boards. The master circuit board comprises a plurality of connecting seats. Each slave circuit board is equipped with a connector, and defined with a plurality of post-production process areas. Wherein the connector of each slave circuit board is disposed on one of post-production process areas, and inserted into the corresponding connecting seat. When the connector of the slave circuit board must be through other slave circuit boards in order to insert the corresponding connecting seat, the post-production process areas that are disposed on other slave circuit boards and impede the connection between the connector and the corresponding connecting seat will be cut into hollow areas. Accordingly, the connector of the slave circuit board is capable of inserting the corresponding connecting seat through the hollow areas of other slave circuit boards. |
| US09788426B2 |
Printed wiring board
A printed wiring board including: a first substrate on which a plurality of pads to be connected to a connector is arranged to form a front array and a rear array in two rows; a second substrate that is laminated on the first substrate and formed with first wirings connected to first pads of the front array and second wirings connected through vias to second pads of the rear array; engageable parts that are to be engaged with engagement parts of the connector; and one or more reinforcement layers that are provided at the frontward side in the connecting direction than the engageable parts of the first substrate and/or the second substrate. The wirings each have a part formed to have a constant width along the inserting direction to the connector and an expanded-width part expanded to have a wider width than the constant width in the inserting direction of the connector. |
| US09788425B2 |
Electronic package assembly
An electronic package assembly is provided. The electronic package assembly includes a package substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. A plurality of conductive pads is disposed on the first surface. A chip is mounted onto the first surface of the package substrate. A circuit board is mounted onto the second surface of the package substrate, and includes an electrical connector. A plurality of electrical contact components is electrically connected to the electrical connector and is in contact with the plurality of conductive pads. |
| US09788423B2 |
Copper foil with carrier
Provided is a copper foil for a printed wiring board including a roughened layer on at least one surface thereof. In the roughened layer, the average diameter D1 at the particle bottom being apart from the bottom of each particle by 10% of the particle length is 0.2 to 1.0 μm, and the ratio L1/D1 of the particle length L1 to the average diameter D1 at the particle bottom is 15 or less. In the copper foil for printed wiring board, when a copper foil for printed wiring having a roughened layer is laminated to a resin and then the copper layer is removed by etching, the sum of areas of holes accounting for the resin roughened surface having unevenness is 20% or more. The present invention involves the development of a copper foil for a semiconductor package substrate that can avoid circuit erosion without causing deterioration in other properties of the copper foil. In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide a copper foil for a printed wiring board and a method of producing the copper foil, in which the adhesion strength between the copper foil and the resin can be enhanced by improvement of the roughened layer of the copper foil. |
| US09788422B2 |
Conductive material and substrate
The present invention provides a conductive material including: (A) a π-conjugated polymer, (B) a dopant polymer which contains one or more repeating units selected from “a1” to “a4” respectively represented by the following general formula (1) and has a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000, and (C) one or more metal oxide nanoparticles whose metal oxide is selected from indium-tin oxides, tin oxides, antimony-tin oxides, antimony-zinc oxides, antimony oxides, and molybdenum oxides having a particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm. There can be provided a conductive material that has excellent film-formability and also can form a conductive film having high transparency and conductivity, superior flexibility and flatness when the film is formed from the material. |
| US09788415B2 |
Circuit board, electronic device, and method of manufacturing circuit board
A circuit board includes: a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a through hole extending between the first surface and the second surface; a conductor covering an inner wall surface of the through hole, a first end and a second end of the conductor being terminated inside the through hole; and a wire connected to the conductor, wherein a sum of a length from a contact portion where the conductor contacts a connector pin inserted in the through hole to the first end of the conductor, and a length from a wire connecting portion where the conductor is connected to the wire to the second end of the conductor is 0.5 mm or less. |
| US09788411B2 |
Electronic control unit
An electronic control unit includes a substrate, an electronic component, a heat sink, a cover, a heat accumulator, and a screw. A wiring pattern is formed on the substrate. The electronic component is mounted on the substrate and generates heat upon energization thereof. The heat sink is provided on one side of the substrate in its thickness direction. The cover is made of resin and is provided on the other side of the substrate in its thickness direction. The heat accumulator is fixed to a part of the cover on the substrate-side and is in contact with a surface of the substrate on the cover-side. One end of the screw is connected to the heat sink. A central portion of the screw is inserted through a hole passing through the substrate in its thickness direction. The other end of the screw is connected to the heat accumulator. |
| US09788410B2 |
Printed circuit board and power supply device
In the printed circuit board 100 in the power supply device, cover layers C1 and C2 are formed on a surface other than the connection areas 95A′ and 95B′ within a coil pattern EC, which corresponds to a surface-shaped exposure area exposed to the outside so that the size of the surface-shaped exposure area to which the conductive pattern E is exposed is adjusted, so that an effect, which restrains a conductor from being damaged, especially at a time of carrying the printed circuit board 100 while maintaining a heat radiating property of the conductor, is achieved. |
| US09788407B2 |
Micro-structured atomic source system
A micro-structured atomic source system is described herein. One system includes a silicon substrate, a dielectric diaphragm, wherein the dielectric diaphragm includes a heater configured to heat an atomic source substance, an intermediary material comprising a chamber configured to receive the atomic source substance, and a guide material configured to direct a flux of atoms from the atomic source substance. |
| US09788406B2 |
Laser cooling via stimulated photon emissions
An example laser cooling system may include a first laser to induce a transition of a plurality of electrons in a medium to an excited energy state via absorption of photons. The laser cooling system may also include a second laser to stimulate emission from the medium of emitted photons having a higher energy than an energy of the absorbed photons. |
| US09788405B2 |
RF power delivery with approximated saw tooth wave pulsing
Methods of operating a plasma enhanced substrate processing system using multi-level pulsed RF power are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of operating a plasma enhanced substrate processing system using multi-level pulsed RF power includes providing a first multi-level RF power waveform to a process chamber, the first multi-level RF power waveform having at least a first power level during a first pulse duration, a second power level during a second pulse duration, and a third power level during a third pulse duration, and providing, after a first delay period, a second multi-level RF power waveform to the process chamber, the second multi-level RF power waveform having at least a first power level during a first pulse duration, a second power level during a second pulse duration, and a third power level during a third pulse duration. |
| US09788401B2 |
Method for operating a discharge lamp and projection arrangement
Various embodiments provide a projection arrangement. The projection arrangement may include a discharge lamp; and a ballast for the discharge lamp. The ballast is designed to provide, during operation of the projection arrangement, a lamp current in the form of alternating current and having an average frequency and a preset waveform, which has a preset commutation scheme, to the discharge lamp. The preset commutation scheme is preset by a preset time sequence of commutations of the lamp current. The ballast is designed to provide the lamp current in such a way that the preset commutation scheme of the lamp current is deviated from repeatedly with at least one preset intervening time period by at least one DC phase with a preset time duration. |
| US09788400B2 |
Intelligent lighting system with predictive maintenance scheduling and method of operation thereof
A lighting system which includes at least one controller which is configured to: obtain lighting logging information related to operation of a lighting system including a plurality of lamps from a lighting logging data portion; model lamp failures in the lighting system in accordance with the lighting logging information in the lighting system and maintenance cost, the model having a time range; predict failures in the lighting system at future times at least in part in accordance with the prediction model; form a graphical user interface (GUI) which includes a graphical depiction of the model; and render the GUI on a rendering device. |
| US09788395B2 |
Visible and nonvisible light bulb driver and system
An electronic lighting system with a driver for providing light from visible light bulbs and non-visible light bulbs, including from infrared, ultraviolet, LED and fluorescent lamps of multiple sizes and wattages, having power factor correction, surge protection, current sensing, current adjustment feedback, and dimming system. There are transformers dedicated to particular lamp receptacles that include interloper diodes and resistor sets that fine tune the functioning of the driver sensing loads. Comparator circuitry receives an external control signal and compares it to feedback from the output side of the circuitry, and thereby controls the Pulse Width Modulation circuitry, which cooperates with feedback-based transistors and a MOSFET gate driver circuit for current limiting to the loads being applied. |
| US09788386B2 |
Melanopic lamp
A lamp having a first light source for producing a light having a spectral distribution, wherein the light is represented by a set of chromaticity coordinates in a chromaticity diagram, and having a second light source for producing a second light having a second spectral distribution, wherein the second light is represented by a second set of coordinates in the chromaticity diagram, the second spectral distribution being different from the first spectral distribution. Furthermore, the lamp has a control unit for controlling the light sources, which control unit is designed so that an intensity of the first light can be changed independently of an intensity of the second light. By changing the intensities of the lights, the weighting of the lights can be changed so that the melanopic effect factor of the light emitted by the lamp is thereby changed without the color temperature of the light changing. |
| US09788384B1 |
Light-emitting diode (LED) light sets
Apparatuses and systems are provided for changing the spectrum of light emission from a light-emitting diode (LED) light set. The LED light set may include LEDs, each of which having at least a first LED chip and a second LED chip configured to emit light at differing wavelengths. The first and second LED chips may be connected in series with opposite polarities. Responsive to receiving a power flow in a first direction from a power terminal, the first LED chip may emit light of a first color while the second LED chip may remain powered off. Responsive to receiving the power flow in a second direction opposite the first direction from the power source, the second LED chip may emit light of a second color different than the first color while the first LED chip may remain powered off. |
| US09788383B2 |
Lighting apparatus
Embodiments provide a lighting apparatus including a light source unit including a first light source and a second light source, a light source driving unit including a first driver configured to supply first supply current to the first light source and a second driver configured to supply second supply current to the second light source, and a controller configured to control the first driver so as to vary the level of the first supply current and to control the second driver so as to fix the level of the second supply current. |
| US09788380B2 |
Two-level LED security light with motion sensor
A two-level LED security light with a motion sensor. At night, the LED is turned on for a low level illumination. When the motion sensor detects any intrusion, the LED is switched from the low level illumination to a high level illumination for a short duration time. After the short duration time, the LED security light returns to the low level illumination for saving energy. The LED security light includes a power supply unit, a light sensing control unit, a motion sensing unit, a loading and power control unit, and a lighting-emitting unit. The lighting-emitting unit includes one or a plurality of LEDs which may be turned-on or turned-off according to the sensing results from the light sensing control unit. When the motion sensing unit detects an intrusion, the illumination of the LED security light can be immediately turned on to the high level to scare away the intruder. |
| US09788379B2 |
Deep dimming of an LED-based illumination device
An LED based illumination device is dimmed by controlling an average current supplied to the LED based illumination device. The currently supplied to the LED may be supplied by an LED driver that is in communication with a dimming control engine. The dimming control engine may receive an indication of a desired average current level. The dimming control engine controls the LED driver to periodically switch a current supplied to an LED of the LED based illumination device from a high state to a low state over a switching period, wherein both a duration of the switching period is adjusted and a ratio of a time in the high state to a time in the low state is adjusted as the average current supplied to the LED based illumination device transitions from a first average current level to the desired average current level. |
| US09788377B2 |
LED lighting device using AC power supply
Provided is a light emission device. When the size of an input voltage exceeds a minimum light emission voltage, all light emission elements emit light always irrespective of the size of a voltage, and as the size of the voltage decreases, the light emission device has a configuration in which the light emission elements are connected in parallel with each other, and as the size of the voltage increases, the light emission device has a configuration in which the light emission elements are connected in series with each other. |
| US09788376B2 |
LED backlight driving circuit, liquid crystal display device, and method of driving a driving circuit
An example LED backlight driving circuit includes: an LED circuit including a plurality of LED columns that are connected in parallel, each of LED column including one or more LEDs that are connected in series; an LED control circuit connected to constant current circuits corresponding to a parallel number of the LED columns, the LED control circuit including a circuit that controls ON/OFF of a driving current of the LED and a dimming determination circuit that outputs a control signal capable of arbitrarily setting the driving current according to a dimming signal. The LED control circuit performs control based on first driving in which dimming is performed by varying a current value of the driving current of the LED and second driving in which the ON/OFF of the driving current is controlled in addition to the varying of the current value. |
| US09788372B2 |
Gate off delay compensation circuit and light apparatus having the same
A gate off delay compensation circuit includes a sensing interval determiner configured to determine an interval in which a driving voltage corresponds to a first and second level of a reference voltage as a driving voltage sensing interval, a driving voltage excess interval determiner configured to determine a driving voltage excess interval defined as an interval in which the driving voltage is larger than the reference voltage and a driving voltage period determiner configured to determine a period of the driving voltage based on the driving voltage sensing interval and the driving voltage excess interval. Therefore, a gate off delay compensation circuit 100 decreases an average driving current and an average driving voltage and allows decrease of a variation of a driving current according to a change of a input voltage VIN. |
| US09788367B2 |
Sauna heating panel power distribution systems and methods
Power feed connections and sauna heating panels include a power feed having a first insulated conductor electrically coupled to a first terminal and a second insulated conductor electrically coupled to a second terminal. The first and second terminals are electrically coupled with at least one heating element. In some cases the power feed includes a supply portion, a connection portion, and an extension portion. The extension portion has one or more conductors in a twisted configuration extending away from the first and second terminals. In some cases the power feed includes an extension conductor portion coupled to a return conductor portion in a twisted configuration. The extension portion extends away from a second terminal past a second connection point and the return portion returns back to and connects to the second connection point at the second terminal. Methods for providing power connections to heating panels are also provided. |
| US09788362B2 |
Methods and arrangements for improving transmission control protocol performance in a cellular network
A method in a network node for improving transmission control protocol, TCP, performance in a cellular network is provided. The network node handles TCP packet transferral between a user equipment and a server in the cellular network. The user equipment and the server are configured to adapt a retransmission timeout setting based on round trip times for performed TCP packet transferrals. When the network node obtains an indication of a handover outage being upcoming for the user equipment, the network node deliberately delays, in a time period preceding the indicated handover outage, a transferal of a TCP packet between the server and the user equipment to increase the round trip time for the TCP packet. |
| US09788359B2 |
User equipment, base station, and data transmission methods thereof
A user equipment, a base station, and data transmission methods thereof are provided. The user equipment is connected to a first base station and receives a first FDR configuration of the first base station and a second FDR configuration of the second base station. The user equipment establishes an RRC connection with the second base station. The user equipment performs data transmission with the first base station and establishes a data connection with the second base station on the same frequency band simultaneously according to the first and second FDR configurations. The user equipment performs data transmission with the first base station and performs data transmission with the second base station on the same frequency band simultaneously according to the first and second FDR configurations. |
| US09788356B2 |
Terminal device, and frame sending and receiving methods
The disclosure provides a terminal device, and frame sending and receiving methods, which relate to the field of communications. The terminal device includes: a confirming component configured to send a broadcast control frame to another terminal device which supports a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct-connecting technology, and confirm that the another terminal device which replies a broadcast response frame supports dynamic frame interaction after receiving the broadcast response frame replied by the another terminal device; and a scanning component configured to send a scanning request frame to the another terminal device which supports the dynamic frame interaction, wherein the field indicating the address of the receiving end in the scanning request frame is null. The length of the frames are greatly reduced by dynamically and self-adaptively adjusting the lengths of interaction frames for the frames in a scanning phase, a discovery phase and an operating phase respectively, thereby effectively solving the problem of power consumption; and meanwhile, a simple physical-connecting solution can be realized, and therefore devices which support Wi-Fi direct-connecting can simply interact with one another. |
| US09788353B2 |
Mobile network communications method, communications apparatus, and communications system
Embodiments of the present invention provide a mobile network communications method, communications apparatus, and communications system. The method includes: receiving, by a transport packet data network gateway, a data packet to be sent to a mobile node, and determining a home packet data network gateway of the mobile node according to IP address information of the mobile node; then sending a data connection establishment request message to the home packet data network gateway, to request to establish a data connection to a base station or a serving gateway at a location of the mobile node; and finally sending the data packet to the base station or the serving gateway through a channel of the data connection, or receiving a data packet that is sent by the base station or the serving gateway through a channel of the data connection. |
| US09788352B2 |
System and method for multiple Wi-Fi devices automatically connecting to specified access point
Methods and systems for multiple Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) devices automatically connecting to a specified access point (AP) are provided. The method includes defining an encryption field in a beacon frame. The encryption field contains connection information of the specified AP defined by a vendor and each of the multiple Wi-Fi devices is from the same vendor. The method also includes assigning respectively a key that decrypts the connection information of the specified AP contained in the encryption field to each Wi-Fi device, and broadcasting the connection information of the specified AP contained in the encryption field of the beacon frame by any AP containing the encryption field. Further, the method includes decrypting the connection information of the specified AP contained in the encryption field of the beacon frame by the multiple Wi-Fi devices having the key, such that the multiple Wi-Fi devices are connected to the specified AP. |
| US09788351B2 |
Establishing a bluetooth classic connection using an existing bluetooth low energy connection
The embodiments set forth techniques for enabling two devices to seamlessly construct/deconstruct a BTC connection on an as-needed basis. According to some embodiments, the technique involves exchanging, over a BTLE connection that exists between the two devices, information that enables the two devices to establish a BTC connection in a timely and power-efficient manner. To construct a BTC connection, a master device transmits, to a slave device using Link Layer (LL) control messages over an existing BTLE connection, clock information associated with the master device, a Logical Bluetooth Classic Transport Address (LT_ADDR) associated with the slave device, and other information. In turn, the BTC connection can be established between the master device and the slave device using the exchanged information. This technique can require less time and consume less power compared with conventional approaches that do not use existing communication channels to establish a BTC connection. |
| US09788350B2 |
Wireless connection method, machine-readable storage medium and electronic device using out-of band channel
A wireless connection method between a plurality of electronic devices using an out of band channel is provided. The wireless connection method includes receiving a first hash value through the out of band channel, receiving device identification information of electronic devices in proximity to an electronic device through a main wireless channel, calculating hash values of the device identification information, and performing a wireless connection of the electronic device with a surrounding electronic device that has the hash value identical to the first hash value among the calculated hash values. |
| US09788345B2 |
Method and apparatus for allocating radio resource using random access procedure in a mobile communication system
Disclosed is a method for wireless communication, including identifying a path loss and a size of a message that a user equipment will transmit after a transmission of a preamble, selecting a first preamble set from at least two preamble sets if the path loss is less than a first threshold and the size of the message is greater than a second threshold, selecting a preamble from the selected first preamble set if the first preamble set is selected, transmitting the selected preamble, and receiving a response message in response to the transmission of the selected preamble. |
| US09788344B2 |
System and method for random access based on spatial group
Provided is a random access method of a node, the method including receiving spatial group information on spatial groups generated in a cell from a base station, identifying a spatial group corresponding to the node based on the spatial group information, transmitting a preamble signal to the base station by generating the preamble signal, and receiving a random access response message in response to the preamble signal. |
| US09788342B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving control information in wireless communications system and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a method for a terminal to receive downlink control information in a wireless communications system and an apparatus therefor. More specifically, the method is characterized by comprising a step for receiving downlink control information (DCI) indicating whether to retransmit an uplink or not, wherein DCI is defined to simultaneously transmit whether to retransmit the uplink for each of the plurality of terminals. |
| US09788341B2 |
Scheduling communication in a wireless communication system
Interference may be determined between user equipment (UE) based on distance between the UEs and location information. Half duplex communication on orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) resources may be scheduled based on the determined interference. |
| US09788337B2 |
Data transmission method applied to a base station, a data receiving method applied to a user equipment, a data transmission device applied to a base station, and a data receiving device applied to each user equipment in a UE group
A data transmission/receiving method and device are provided. The transmission method is applied to a base station, and includes allocating a network resource required for D2D communications for each UE in a UE group and using the network resource as a component carrier of each UE, each UE supporting carrier aggregation, and dividing the data to be transmitted to the UE group into a plurality of pieces of component data information and respectively transmitting same to each UE, each UE sharing the plurality of pieces of component data information transmitted to each UE via the component carrier. The method and device provide a solution which uses D2D technology in a carrier aggregation yet, thereby achieving the convergence of carrier aggregation and D2D technology and improving the transmission efficiency of a mobile communication network while reducing the burden of the mobile communication network. |
| US09788336B2 |
Communication system, control station, resource control method using communication system and control station, and microwave base station
A microwave base station estimates a first position of a terminal station that has transmitted millimeter-wave signal quality information and a second position of a terminal station that has transmitted a data bandwidth reservation request and transmits the millimeter-wave signal quality information and the first position or the data bandwidth reservation request and the second position to a control station, and the control station stores the millimeter-wave signal quality information and the first position in a database in association with each other and determines, for the terminal station that has transmitted the data bandwidth reservation request, a millimeter-wave base station with which communication is to be performed, a first directivity, and a second directivity by referring to the database by using the second position, and allocates a radio resource based on the determined millimeter-wave base station, first directivity, and second directivity. |
| US09788328B2 |
Joint scheduling of device-to-device (D2D) links and wide area network (WAN) uplink (UL) user equipments (UEs)
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus of a device-to-device (D2D) link receives from a base station an indication of an acceptable level of interference that the base station can tolerate on an uplink resource. The uplink resource is allocated to a user equipment (UE) for a wide area network (WAN) transmission. The acceptable level of interference is a level of interference that the base station can tolerate on the uplink resource while the base station receives the WAN transmission from the UE. The apparatus determines a level of interference to the UE's transmission at the base station and performs a D2D communication on the uplink resource allocated to the second UE for the WAN transmission if the determined level of interference is less than the acceptable level. |
| US09788327B2 |
Methods and apparatus for reducing interference in a heterogeneous network
Certain aspects relate to methods and apparatus for reducing interference in a heterogeneous network. Certain aspects relate to methods and apparatus for delinking downlink and uplink resource partitioning in a heterogeneous network. In aspects, the delinking is accomplished by reliably delivering uplink grant to a UE, e.g., pico UE in a pico CRE region, without using downlink Almost Blank Subframe (ABS) resources in which an interfering cell limits transmission to reduce interference to other victim cells. In techniques, instead of using the regular PDCCH sent in downlink ABS resources for uplink grant transmission, the uplink grant is sent on another more reliable downlink control channel using resources configured to avoid interference with transmissions from an interfering base station. In techniques, the DL grant is sent on PDCCH in non-downlink ABS resources, but the UE employs enhanced UE capabilities (e.g., interference cancellation) to process the received control information. |
| US09788322B2 |
Random access response position indication for coverage enhanced low complexity machine type communication
A base station includes a processing circuit and a transceiver. The processing circuit includes a scheduler configured to: schedule a plurality of physical downlink shared channel transmissions in parallel, a first physical downlink shared channel transmission, among the plurality of physical downlink shared channel transmissions, including a random access response for a first user equipment, and the plurality of physical downlink shared channel transmissions being scheduled for transmission to a plurality of user equipments during a random access response window. The transceiver circuit is configured to transmit the plurality of physical downlink shared channel transmissions to the plurality of user equipments during the random access response window. |
| US09788321B2 |
Method and apparatus for resource allocation in a wireless communication network
The invention provides method and apparatus for resource allocation in wireless communication network. The method comprises: determining each UE in each cell of a cluster to be a CE UE or CC UE according to pilot signal strength reported by the UE; dividing available frequency band into two non-overlapping frequency bands of CE frequency band and CC frequency band based on the number of CC UEs and the number of CE UEs in the cluster; assigning non-overlapping portion from the CE frequency band to each cell based on at least one number associated with CE UEs in each cell; assigning at least one resource block (RB) from the CC frequency band to each CC UE in each cell; and assigning at least one RB from the assigned non-overlapping portion from the CE frequency band to each cell of the cluster to each CE UE in the corresponding cell. |
| US09788319B2 |
Information transmission method, user equipment, and base station
Embodiments of the present invention provide an information transmission method, including: determining, by a user equipment (UE), a first subframe; configuring the UE to send a first uplink signal in the first subframe; determining, by the UE, that the first uplink signal is a first type of uplink signal, where the first type of uplink signal occupies a first part of symbols of the first subframe, and the number of symbols included in the first part of symbols is less than the number of symbols included in the first subframe; and detecting, by the UE, a downlink control channel on a second part of symbols in the first subframe, where the first part of symbols and the second part of symbols do not overlap in time domain. |
| US09788316B2 |
Method and apparatus for measurement for inter-cell interference coordination in radio communication system
A user equipment, base station and method for performing a measurement in a wireless communication system are discussed. The method according to one embodiment includes receiving, from a first base station, information indicating a resource region for performing the measurement; performing the measurement for the resource region; and transmitting, to the first base station, a report for the measurement. The resource region is determined as a combination of at least one orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol and at least one downlink subframe. |
| US09788315B2 |
Method and apparatus for allocating resource of multiple carriers in OFDMA system
Provided is a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) transmission method of a base station for a mobile communication system based on an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA). The method includes acquiring downlink control information of a resource corresponding to a carrier among a plurality of carriers, identifying at least one Control Channel Element (CCE) index based on an indicator of the carrier among the plurality of carriers, generating a PDCCH for the downlink control information based on the identified CCE index, and transmitting the PDCCH through a predetermined carrier. |
| US09788314B2 |
Base transceiver station for reducing congestion in communcation network
A base transceiver station (BTS) includes dedicated memories to store uplink real-time (RT) data received by way of an antenna of the BTS and downlink RT data generated by processors of the BTS. The dedicated memories serve a dedicated number of processors, which prevents over-run and under-run of antenna buffers and provides deterministic data flow necessary to stream time-critical uplink and downlink RT data. Thus, a high and dedicated bandwidth for the uplink and downlink RT data is ensured. |
| US09788313B2 |
User equipment for receiving coordinated multi-point (COMP) transmissions
Embodiments of an enhanced base station and method for communicating through an enhanced distributed antenna system (eDAS) are generally described herein. The eDAS includes geographically-separated antenna nodes and each of the antenna nodes has a plurality of antenna elements. The base station may perform physical-layer baseband processing for each of the antenna nodes at a centralized processing location, and may cause the antenna nodes to transmit reference signals in accordance with a multiplexing scheme to allow user equipment to perform channel estimation for the antenna elements of any one or more of the antenna nodes. The base station may also cause the antenna nodes to transmit signals having synchronization codes to allow the user equipment to synchronize with the antenna elements of any one or more of the antenna nodes. In some embodiments, the base station may communicate with the antenna nodes over a physical-layer interface. |
| US09788307B2 |
Method for signaling control information, and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. In detail, the invention relates to a method for a terminal to transmit a UCI in a carrier aggregation-based wireless communication system, and to an apparatus therefor, wherein the method involves the steps of: forming a first cell group having a PCell; forming a second cell group having one or more SCells; receiving one or more data in the second cell group; and transmitting HARQ-ACK information on the one or more data through a PUCCH, wherein, when the first and second cell groups are managed by an identical base station, the HARQ-ACK information is transmitted in the PCell, and, when the first and second cell groups are managed by different base stations, the HARQ-ACK information is transmitted in the second cell group. |
| US09788305B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing bandwidth intensive data streams using virtual media access control and physical layers
A wireless networking system is disclosed. The wireless networking system includes an application layer associated with one or more applications having a wireless bandwidth requirement. A first wireless transceiver resource associated with an actual MAC layer and PHY layer is employed. The first wireless transceiver resource has a first bandwidth availability up to a first actual bandwidth. A second wireless transceiver resource associated with the actual MAC layer and the PHY layer is employed. The second wireless transceiver resource has a second bandwidth availability up to a second actual bandwidth. A processing layer evaluates the wireless bandwidth requirement and the first and second bandwidth availabilities of the wireless transceiver resources. The processing layer includes a bandwidth allocator to allocate at least a portion of each of the first and second actual bandwidths to virtual MAC and virtual PHY layers, and to satisfy the application layer wireless bandwidth requirement. |
| US09788298B1 |
Smart surfaces for visuo-haptics notifications
Examples of devices, systems, and methods to provide visuo-haptic notifications are disclosed. In one example, a visuo-haptic notification is provided by using a surface. A signal to cause an actuator to change a position of notification portion of the surface from an original position to a notification position is generated and output to the actuator to provide the visuo-haptic notification. In some examples, the notification portion of the surface has a display. The display may be visible when the notification portion of the surface is in the notification position and not visible when the notification portion of the surface is in the original position. At least part of the visuo-haptic notification can be provided on the display. |
| US09788296B2 |
Mobile communication system
A mobile communication system capable of performing communication between a user equipment device connected to a relay device and a core network if the relay device moves. A relay device sets a tracking area of a base station device to be connected with the own device as a tracking area of the own device. For example, when the relay device moves along an arrow, the tracking area of the relay device is changed from a first tracking area to which a fourth base station device belongs to a third tracking area to which a tenth base station device belongs. Upon change of the tracking area of the relay device as described above, a user equipment device transmits a tracking area update request signal of the own device to a target second mobility management entity. |
| US09788293B2 |
Uplink signal transmission in carrier aggregation
A physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) secondary cell is in a first timing advance group. A wireless device receives a command initiating transmission of a preamble on the first TAG. The wireless device receives a response comprising a timing advance command (TAC) in subframe m. The wireless device starts transmission of uplink signals on the first TAG on or before subframe m+4. The wireless device starts transmission of valid channel state information (CSI) on the PUCCH secondary cell on or after subframe m+6. |
| US09788292B2 |
Reciprocity calibration for multiple-input multiple-output systems
Systems and associated methods for reciprocity calibration of MIMO wireless communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a base station, a first set of pilot symbols by receivers (RXes) of the base station based on a first pilot symbol transmitted from a transmitter (TX) of at least one reference antenna, transmitting, by the base station, a second pilot symbol by TXes of the base station, wherein the transmitted second pilot symbol is received by an RX of the at least one reference antenna as a second set of r0,i pilot symbols calculating non-reciprocity compensation factors based on the first set of pilot symbols and the second set of pilot symbols. |
| US09788289B2 |
Method for transmitting reference signal and apparatus using the method
The method of transmitting the reference signal includes receiving a synchronization signal in a subframe including contiguous first slot and second slot, and receiving a reference signal in the subframe, in which each of the first slot and the second slot includes a plurality of RBs and a plurality of OFDM symbols, the synchronization signal includes a PSS and a SSS, the PSS is received in the last OFDM symbol of the first slot, the SSS is received in a previous symbol before the last OFDM symbol of the first slot, a cell identifier is acquired based on the PSS and the SSS, the synchronization signal is received in center 6 RBs among the plurality of RBs, and the reference signal is received in at least one 01-DM symbol among the plurality of OFDM symbols in the second slot through the center 6 RBs. |
| US09788288B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing power consumption in wireless communication
A method for reducing power consumption is described. The method includes negotiating a receive window of a slave wireless device. The method also includes exchanging timing uncertainty information relating to a clock of the slave wireless device and a clock of the master wireless device. The method further includes transmitting a packet multiple times on a same frequency based on the receive window and the timing uncertainty information. |
| US09788282B2 |
Systems and methods for improving fixed access point coverage in a network of moving things
Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for adapting fixed access point coverage and/or power input/output in a network of moving things that may include autonomous vehicles. |
| US09788281B2 |
Triggering client device probing behavior for location applications
In one embodiment, a wireless access point that serves at least one client device in a wireless local area network transmits frames to the at least one client device so that the frames are received by the at least one client device with a receive signal strength so as to control the transmission of probe request messages by the at least one client device. |
| US09788277B2 |
Power saving mechanism for in-pocket detection
A method of efficient pocket detection is proposed. A wireless device determines whether it is in a transition state by using a plurality of low power-consuming sensors. The wireless device powers on a high power-consuming sensor if the device is in the transition state, or otherwise keeps the high power-consuming sensor off if the device is not in the transition state. The wireless device detects a current pocket mode of the device using the high power-consuming sensor if the device is in the transition state, or otherwise keeps a previous pocket mode if the device is not in the transition state. |
| US09788270B2 |
Optical-wireless access system
A method of operating an optical-wireless access system, wherein an ONU obtains information on dynamic scheduling control of the optical-wireless access system, information on discontinuous reception control of the optical-wireless access system, or both of them, and such information is used in the ONU or transferred to an OLT and used as parameters of scheduling in the PON and sleep control. |
| US09788267B2 |
Mobile electronic device, control method, and recording medium thereof
A mobile electronic device (e.g., mobile phone) includes an acceleration sensor, a communication module, and a controller. The controller detects a moving state of an own device based on an acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor. When detecting that the own device in the moving state is stopped, the controller causes the communication module to search for the base station after the lapse of a first period of time. When detecting that the own device in the moving state is stood still, the controller causes the communication module to search for the base station before the lapse of the first period of time. |
| US09788266B2 |
Wireless communication apparatus and method thereof
Provided are wireless communication apparatuses. A method of communicating includes scanning a wireless frequency band in use in a scanning range of the wireless communication apparatus, generating a database that includes use information of the wireless frequency band based on the scanned wireless frequency band and communicating with a device using the scanned wireless frequency band using the database. |
| US09788264B2 |
Bloom filter for service hint information in advertisements
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to using bloom filter hash functions for service hint information in advertisements such as beacons and probe responses. Certain aspects provide an apparatus for wireless communications, such as an access point (AP). The apparatus generally includes a processing system configured to generate a plurality of bitmaps that indicate one or more services known by the apparatus, each bitmap being generated by applying a different set of one or more cyclic redundancy check (CRC) based hash functions to one or more service identifications (IDs) of each service, and to generate one or more frames, each frame including one of the plurality of bitmaps and an indication of the set of one or more CRC based hash functions used to generate the bitmap included in the frame, and an interface configured to output the one or more frames for transmission. |
| US09788262B2 |
Communication system
A communication node provides information relating to a location of a user device in a communication system. The communication node associates with a relay node for providing the user device with access to the communication system via a cell operated by the relay node. The communication node obtains an indication of whether or not the cell is configured as a mobile cell and provides, when the cell is configured as a mobile cell, information indicating that the cell is configured as a mobile cell to a further communication node. |
| US09788261B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system to reduce inter-cell interference
Methods, a Base Station (BS), and a User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system for transmitting and receiving a signal are provided. The method for transmitting a signal by a first BS in a wireless communication system includes receiving control information including information related to transmission of a Reference Signal (RS) by one or more second BSs, from the one or more second BSs which are neighboring BSs of the first BS, and transmitting signals to a UE based on information as to a second resource identified in the received control information, wherein the second resource corresponds to an identical resource to that used by the one or more second BSs for transmitting the RS. |
| US09788254B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting indication in wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for transmitting an indication in a wireless communication system is provided. A user equipment (UE) receives an indication, which indicates whether a cell served by an eNodeB (eNB) is a normal cell or a split cell, from the eNB, and transmits the received indication to a serving eNB of the UE. |
| US09788251B2 |
Devices, methods and computer program products for an improved handover in inter-site carrier aggregation scenarios
A handover process is proposed in a carrier aggregation scenario, in which there is encompassed a device communicating with a terminal in association with at least another device, using at least two carriers. At least a first carrier towards the terminal is established from the at least one another device and at least a second carrier is established towards the terminal from the device. A control module of the device is configured to suspend ongoing traffic between the device and the terminal on the second carrier, perform re-establishment of one or more protocol entities communicating over bearers between the device and the terminal on the second carrier, and resume traffic between the device and the terminal on the second carrier. The suspending is triggered by a first instruction received from a first one of the at least one another device, and the resuming is triggered by a second instruction received. |
| US09788246B2 |
Measurement initiation method for inter-frequency/inter-system cell reselection and user equipment thereof
A measurement initiation method for inter-frequency/inter-system cell reselection and UE thereof are described. A signal quality value of a current serving cell is obtained for many times, and a signal quality value smaller than or equal to a threshold of measurement initiation of a neighboring inter-frequency/inter-system cell is stored storing until L signal quality values are obtained; a mean signal quality value is obtained by calculation according to the obtained L signal quality values, and when the mean signal quality value is greater than a signal quality reference threshold, UE initiates the measurement of the neighboring inter-frequency/inter-system cell. By using the method and UE, the problem that UE frequently initiates measurement of a neighboring inter-frequency/inter-system cell even when UE does not move or moves a little can be solved, the power of the UE can be saved, and the radiation produced by the UE on a mobile user can be reduced. |
| US09788244B2 |
Beamforming signaling in a wireless network
Methods, apparatus, and systems for wireless communications are described. A first base station may be configured to transmit a measurement information message to a wireless device. The measurement information message may comprise at least one information element, wherein the at least one information element indicates one or more first resource blocks corresponding to first signals associated with the first base station and one or more second resource blocks corresponding to second signals associated with a second base station. The wireless device may compute a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) based at least in part on first signals received from the first base station and second signals received from the second base station. The wireless device may transmit channel state information comprising the computed PMI to the first base station. The first base station may transmit at least one data packet beamformed according to a precoding matrix associated with the computed PMI. |
| US09788243B2 |
Resource allocation in target cell after handover
A system is proposed to provide handover in a mobile telecommunications environment, particularly applicable to 3GPP networks, in which a user device, such as a mobile telephone provides a buffer status report to the target base station during a handover procedure. The target base station uses this status report to allocate appropriate resources for uplink data to be transmitted from the user device to the target base station. |
| US09788241B2 |
Device and method for user originated multiple connection management transactions via circuit switched fallback
A communication device and a method to perform a switch from a first radio access technology (RAT) to a second RAT consisting of detecting multiple pending transactions to be conducted on the second RAT, switching from the first RAT to the second RAT, conducting the multiple pending transactions on the second RAT, and implementing a restriction on switching back to the first RAT for at least the duration while the multiple transactions on the second RAT is taking place. |
| US09788236B2 |
Interaction between WAN-WLAN interworking and WAN-WLAN aggregation
Aspects generally relate to a priority mechanism for handing potentially conflicting triggers related to offloading rules and RAN aggregation. As described, a UE may receive, from a BS, configuration information for RAN aggregation of one or more data bearers and offloading rules for WLAN offloading. The UE may determine a priority for communicating using the RAN aggregation and offloading rules based, at least in part, on the received configuration information. The UE may perform the RAN aggregation or the WLAN offloading according to the offloading rules based on the determined priority. The priorities may be established in an effort to generally give priority to RAN aggregation over offloading rules and/or give priority to UE-specific instructions over broadcasted instructions. |
| US09788232B2 |
Opportunistic syncing methods for wearable devices
A system and method for monitoring the health of an animal using multiple sensors is described. The wearable device may include one or more sensors whose resultant signal levels may be analyzed in the wearable device or uploaded to a data management server for additional analysis. One or more embodiments include variations of the UWB system to accommodate differences in animals, such as scheduling or attempting transmissions between the wearable device and the data management server in such a way as to increase the likelihood of a successful transmission. |
| US09788223B2 |
Processing customer experience events from a plurality of source systems
There is provided improved management of a communications network including a plurality of sub-systems for providing services to subscribers. Data is received from a plurality of source systems in a communications network, said source systems encoding data according to different data models. Rules of processing the data received data from each of the source systems are defined. At least one customer experience event of the communications network is generated on the basis of the rules. |
| US09788222B2 |
Network, and network establishing method and device
Embodiments of the present invention provide a network establishing method. The method includes: acquiring a first comparison result obtained by comparing a comprehensive performance value of a first device with a comprehensive performance value of a second device, where the performance value of the first device respectively indicate one or more aspects of a data exchange capability of the first device, and the performance value of the second device respectively indicate one or more aspects of a data exchange capability of the second device; and setting the first device as a group server or a group client of a primary network according to the first comparison result, where the primary network includes the first device and the second device. |
| US09788221B2 |
Server device capable of analyzing communication behavior, control device, control method for mobile terminal, and computer readable medium
A server device of the invention prevents congestion in a wireless network due to an excessive number of accesses. The behavior analysis server device includes a behavior analysis unit which analyzes data packets of each mobile terminal connected to the wireless network within a predetermined analysis time and generates information indicating communication behavior as communication behavior information; a recording unit which records the communication behavior information; and a type determination unit which determines whether the communication behavior information satisfies a predetermined behavior type determination condition, and transmits a notification for connecting, a mobile terminal that has performed a communication associated with the communication behavior information satisfying the predetermined behavior type determination condition, to a predetermined cell. |
| US09788216B2 |
Method and apparatus for heterogeneous small cells self-organization in LTE networks based on internet protocol multimedia subsystems
A wireless network includes a plurality of small cells. The small cells each register with the network, and an application server tracks the locations of the small cells within the network. Upon entry to the network, the small cell registers with various event packages managed by the application server. When a small cell in the network updates its configurations and/or parameters, the small cell publishes those changes to the application server. The application server determines other nearby small cells that are “interested” in those changes based on their proximity to the changed cell. The application server then notifies those proximate cells of the changes made to the changed cell so that the proximate cells can update their own configurations. |
| US09788197B2 |
Method and browser for browsing web page, and storage medium
The present invention discloses a method and a browser for browsing a web page, and a storage medium, and the method comprises: prestoring identity information of an owner user; receiving a web page browsing request from a browsing user, and obtaining the identity information of the browsing user; comparing the identity information of the browsing user with the prestored identity information of the owner user to determine whether the browsing user is the owner user; browsing a web page in a private browsing mode when the browsing user is determined as the owner user; and browsing a web page in a non-private browsing mode when the browsing user is determined as a non-owner user. By the invention, the privacy of browsing behaviors of the owner user may be effectively protected, and the owner user is enabled to examine browsing behaviors of other non-owner users. |
| US09788194B1 |
Dynamically adjusting base station configuration based on altitude
Presently disclosed are methods and systems to dynamically adjust base station configurations based on the altitude of the base station. One embodiment takes the form of a method carried out by a cellular base station system. The method includes determining that an altitude of a cellular base station exceeds a threshold. The method also includes configuring the cellular base station with one or more operational parameters based on the determined altitude. The one or more operational parameters includes at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of a transmit power, a carrier frequency, a handoff parameter, and a whitelist. |
| US09788193B2 |
Methods and devices for controlling a mobile terminal in a radio access network to transition between a plurality of communication states
The present invention relates to methods and devices for controlling a mobile terminal in a radio access network to transition between a plurality of communication states. This object is attained in a first aspect of the present invention by a method comprising the step of acquiring (S101) an indication regarding a pattern of burst data to be transmitted to the mobile terminal. Further, the method comprises the step of controlling (S102) the mobile terminal to transition to a less resource consuming communication state of the plurality of communication states upon occurrence of a period of transmission inactivity in the burst data. |
| US09788192B2 |
Making subscriber data addressable as a device in a mobile data network
A mobile data network supports making subscriber data addressable as devices in a mobile data network. Each data chunk is assigned a device address in the mobile data network. The data chunk can then be addresses as a device in the mobile data network. A first implementation allows accessing data in existing mobile data networks by sending a text message to the device address of the data chunk. When the data chunk receives a text message, it responds with one or more text messages that deliver the data in the data chunk to the sender who sent the text message. A second implementation includes a subscriber data mechanism in the mobile data network that supports tracking, transfer and management of subscriber data in the mobile data network. Making subscriber data addressable as a device simplifies data-centric communication in a mobile data network. |
| US09788188B2 |
Method and system for hub breakout roaming
According to at least one example embodiment, hub breakout roaming enables providing data access to a user network device, subscribed with a home network and roaming into a visited network, by a hub breakout system through the visited network. Upon receiving a request for data access from the visited network, the hub breakout system assigns an IP address to the user network device. The hub breakout system then routes data packets, associated with the data access requested by the user network device, to and from at least one corresponding data source, using the assigned IP address. The data source includes the Internet, a private network associated with home network, or any other service provider entity. |
| US09788184B2 |
Method for informing multiple mobile terminals of an emergency event
A method, devices, a system, and computer programs for informing multiple mobile terminals (UE10-90) of an emergency event are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving (S300) emergency information associated with the emergency event, establishing (S400) an emergency multimedia capable distribution bearer for a delivery of an emergency service associated with the received emergency information, the emergency multimedia capable distribution bearer being associated with an emergency priority indicator indicating a higher priority for the emergency multimedia capable distribution bearer compared to further communication being not associated with the emergency priority indicator, and delivering (S600) the emergency service via the emergency multimedia capable distribution bearer to the multiple mobile terminals (UE10-90). |
| US09788183B1 |
System and method for universal emergency notification and management
Systems and methods for triggering emergency mass notifications include an EMNS activation service, a plurality of activation premises devices, a plurality of EMNS provider services, and a plurality of event personnel devices. The EMNS activation service includes a universal translator module that receives an event trigger signal relating to an emergency event from one of the activation premises devices. The universal translator module translates the event trigger signal to event-specific EMNS protocols of the EMNS providers. The EMNS activation service communicates the event-specific EMNS protocols to the EMNS providers, and communicates event data to event personnel devices based on a list of event personnel devices to be notified of an emergency event. An activation premises device includes a housing event with trigger controls for creating the event trigger signal, wherein these event trigger controls are inaccessible to users in the absence of an authorized access or an emergency access. |
| US09788178B2 |
Method for acquiring recommending information, terminal, and server
A method for acquiring recommending information, a terminal and a server are provided. In the method, a first terminal receives a second telephone number affiliated with a second terminal sent by a recommender using a third terminal. The first terminal sends a request for recommending information to a server according to the first telephone number of the first terminal, a telephone number of the recommender, and the second telephone number, so that the server generates recommending information according to the request for recommending information, and pushes the recommending information to the second terminal affiliated with the second telephone number. |
| US09788175B2 |
System and method for enabling call originations using SMS and hotline capabilities
A method for handling call originations is provided. The method includes sending origination information from a mobile device to an application server in an enterprise network using Short Message Service (SMS) and determining whether a hotline feature is present in a subscriber profile associated with the mobile device. Data is then routed from the mobile device to a predetermined destination based on the hotline feature. |
| US09788174B2 |
Centralized short message service center server for messaging
A server device may receive a message from a first user device, the message being destined for a second user device; determine a call session control function (CSCF) server device associated with the second user device; and output, based on the determining, the message to the CSCF server device. |
| US09788173B2 |
Incoming and outgoing terminal service control system and method thereof
The present disclosure relates to an incoming and outgoing terminal service control system and a method thereof, and more particularly, a plurality of connection services may be provided according to the phone number and the type of character contained in an outgoing number to freely set up or change the connection target of the calling party according to the called party's intention, thereby having the effect of providing various connection services according to the called party's intention or current status, and an outgoing number containing at least one or more characters may be converted to a preset incoming number to attempt a call through an ARS server so as to connect to the called party's shop or home page in connection with the ARS server through a voice communication channel, thereby having the effect of checking the use of a specific service due to enhanced reliability during the conversion connection compared to the connection through a data channel, and a call connection may be rejected and then a connection service may be provided using the rejection information while connecting to an ARS server through a voice communication channel not to impose a service charge according to the voice call connection, thereby having the effect of enhancing the reliability of connection without imposing a cost burden due to the enhanced reliability. |
| US09788172B1 |
Call hang time indicator for an electronic communications device
An electronic communications device including a transceiver, a touch screen display, and an electronic processor and a method for controlling same. The method includes generating, with the electronic processor, a graphical user interface including a soft push-to-talk button and a call hang time indicator, indicating visually a call hang time, in proximity to the soft push-to-talk button. The method also includes displaying the graphical user interface on the touch screen display, receiving, from the touch screen display, a first input selecting the soft push-to-talk button, and, in response to receiving the first input, establishing a push-to-talk channel via the transceiver. |
| US09788170B2 |
Device, system and method of communicating upper-layer protocol information
Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of communicating upper-layer protocol information. For example, a wireless communication unit to transmit a management frame, e.g., a Traffic Stream Establishment (TSE) frame, including an Upper-Layer-Identification (UPID) element including a control field indicating a protocol of a layer higher than a Media-Access-Control (MAC) layer. |
| US09788167B2 |
Bluetooth low energy location system and method
A BLE location system and method are disclosed. The BLE system may provide accurate location of a BLE enabled object in a three dimensional space. The three dimensional space may be a building and the BLE system and method permits accurate location at a room, bay, and bed level in the three dimensional space to be determined. In some embodiments, the BLE system may determine if a BLE enabled object crosses a boundary and the boundary may be, for example, a boundary to a room, such as a door, a boundary to a space, such as a hallway or meeting area, or a boundary to a particular location identified by set of coordinates (X,Y or X,Y,Z for example). The determination of the boundary crossing of the BLE enabled object or the location of the BLE enabled object may be used for staff and patient locating and their associated workflows as well as high accuracy asset tracking in a hospital embodiment. |
| US09788166B2 |
Method, apparatus, and system for screening augmented reality content
A method, an apparatus, and a system for screening AR content is presented. The method includes shooting, by a terminal, a panoramic photo of a location of the terminal, and determining location information of the terminal and related information of a first target according to the panoramic photo; sending, by the terminal to a server, a first request message that carries an identifier of the terminal and the location information of the terminal; receiving, by the terminal, a first response message that carries at least one behavior and is from the server; sending, by the terminal, a second request message to the server; receiving, by the terminal, a second response message that carries AR content corresponding to the first behavior; and presenting, by the terminal, the first target and the AR content after combination according to the related information of the first target. |
| US09788165B2 |
Location intelligence management system for border security
Collection and analysis of network transaction information which includes the mobile device's usage, location, movements coupled with data from non-wireless network sources allow for the automation of analysis for the detection of smuggling or other criminal behaviors and tasking of high-accuracy location surveillance. |
| US09788164B2 |
Method and apparatus for determination of kinematic parameters of mobile device user
Some embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatus for generating a user's contextual information using a mobile or wearable device. In some embodiments, obtaining the user's contextual information comprises obtaining sensors information, and applying a transformation to the sensors signals, wherein the transformation to the sensors signals comprises the use of wavelets, and the sensors comprise an accelerometer. |
| US09788162B2 |
Sensing proximity utilizing a wireless radio subsystem
In one embodiment, a method includes by an RF transceiver of a wireless communications device associated with a first user of an online system, receiving an RF reference signal from each antenna of a plurality of antennas coupled to the RF transceiver. The method also includes, by a processor of the wireless communications device, determining, for each antenna of the plurality of antennas, at least one characteristic of the RF reference signal. The method further includes, by the processor of the wireless communications device, characterizing, based on the at least one determined characteristic, at least one aspect of an environment around the device to determine that an object is approaching the device. The method also includes, by the processor of the wireless communications device, retrieving from the online system, based on determining that the object is approaching the device, information associated with the first user. |
| US09788161B1 |
Dynamic geohash-based geofencing
A method and system for dynamic geohash-based geofencing within a geographic area including obtaining metadata including a campaign identifier and geometric data, generating a geometry using the geometric data, mapping the geometry to a geohash grid to obtain a first geohash set having a first geohash in the geohash grid, storing the first geohash and the campaign identifier in an entry in a geohash index, obtaining a user position within the geographic area from a mobile device, generating a user geohash using the user position, matching the user geohash to the entry in the geohash index, obtaining the campaign identifier from the entry in the geohash index, and providing content corresponding to the campaign identifier to the mobile device. |
| US09788149B2 |
Apparatus and methods for enabling location-based services within a premises
Apparatus and methods for enabling location identification and related services in a premises. In one embodiment, location identification services are provided via a gateway device using data extracted from a wireless signal. The data is used to estimate a location of a device (based on comparison to previously gathered and/or reference data). In another embodiment, infrared (IR) or other short range wireless signals are broadcast from the client devices to a set-top-box (STB), and the STB or gateway correlates the signals to a location within the premises. A profiling process is used to establish specific locations within a premises, and associate location-specific services therewith. The location-based services include for example (i) loading particular applications and/or content when the user enters a particular location, (ii) providing information and/or advertisement opportunities when the user is near a particular public or business location, and (iii) content delivery optimization among multiple user devices. |
| US09788147B2 |
Systems and methods for using caller data to set an operational mode of a phone switch
Systems and methods for using caller data to add a phone number to an outbound-call list. In one aspect, a method involves (i) a device receiving caller data corresponding to a phone call sent by a phone switch to a phone terminal; (ii) retrieving a school record corresponding to the received caller data; (iii) making a determination that the school record is associated with a type of operational status; and (iv) responsive to making the determination that the school record is associated with the type of operational status, setting an operational mode of the phone switch, wherein in the operational mode, the phone switch refrains from sending any phone calls to the phone terminal. |
| US09788142B2 |
System of location push notification service, user mobile device, and method of location push notification service
A system of location push notification service is provided. The system comprises a Bluetooth device, a server and a user mobile device. The server stores a location data and a standard angle corresponding to the Bluetooth device. The user mobile device linked to the server via a communication network has an electronic compass and an acceleration sensor for obtaining a detection angle, and a signal intensity detection module for obtaining the intensity of the Bluetooth signal. The user mobile device transmits the detection angle and the intensity of the Bluetooth signal to the server when the user mobile device senses the Bluetooth signal. The server obtains a relative angle of the user mobile device corresponding to the Bluetooth device, and determines a service information pushed from the server to the user mobile device according to the relative angle and variations in the intensity of the Bluetooth signal. |
| US09788136B2 |
Apparatus and method for low delay object metadata coding
An apparatus for generating one or more audio channels is provided. The apparatus comprises a metadata decoder for generating one or more reconstructed metadata signals from one or more processed metadata signals depending on a control signal, wherein each of the one or more reconstructed metadata signals indicates information associated with an audio object signal of one or more audio object signals, wherein the metadata decoder is configured to generate the one or more reconstructed metadata signals by determining a plurality of reconstructed metadata samples for each of the one or more reconstructed metadata signals. The apparatus comprises an audio channel generator for generating the one or more audio channels depending on the one or more audio object signals and depending on the one or more reconstructed metadata signals. The metadata decoder is configured to receive a plurality of processed metadata samples of each of the one or more processed metadata signals. The metadata decoder is configured to receive the control signal. |
| US09788134B2 |
Method for processing of sound signals
A method for processing audio signals for creating a three dimensional sound environment includes: receiving at least one input signal from at least one sound source; creating a simulated signal at least partly based on the received at least one input signal, the simulated signal representing a simulation of at least one input signal reflecting from the ground or a floor; and creating an output signal at least partly on the basis of the simulated signal and the at least one received input signal, the output signal including a plurality of audio channels; at least two channels of the audio channels of the output signal representing signals for sound transducers above a listener's ear level at a nominal listening position, and at least two channels of the audio channels of the output signal representing signals for sound transducers below a listener's ear level at a nominal listening position. |
| US09788128B2 |
Hearing instrument with off-line speech messages
A hearing instrument configured for use with a device, the hearing instrument includes: an interface for reception of a message and/or a speech message from the device, wherein the speech message is a converted form of the message and is generated using a text-to-speech processor; a memory for storage of the message and/or the speech message, and a message processor configured for, at a selected time, outputting audio samples of the speech message for transmission to a user of the hearing instrument. |
| US09788126B2 |
Canal hearing device with elongate frequency shaping sound channel
Examples of canal hearing devices including a lateral section having a frequency shaping sound port system are disclosed. A lateral section includes an elongate sound channel for receiving an incoming sound and producing a frequency-shaped sound output. The hearing device includes a microphone, a speaker for transmitting sound to the eardrum, and a sound port to receive the frequency-shaped sound output from the elongate sound channel and provide a pathway for the frequency-shaped sound output to reach the microphone. |
| US09788123B2 |
Double-voice coil moving-coil loudspeaker
A double-voice coil moving-coil loudspeaker comprises a bracket. A U-shaped cup with a circular groove is fixed in the bracket. A vibrating diaphragm is fixed on the bracket at the position of the U-shaped cup. A large voice coil and a small voice coil distributed in a concentric circle are arranged on the vibrating diaphragm. A circular large magnet and a circular small magnet distributed in a concentric circle are arranged in the U-shaped cup. A circular big washer and a circular small washer are respectively arranged on an upper surface of the large magnet and the small magnet. The big voice coil and the small voice coil are respectively arranged in a gap formed by the U-shaped cup and the big washer and a small gap formed between the U-shaped cup and the small washer. The U-shaped cup is provided with air vents. The air vents of the U-shaped cup are communicated with a gap between the big washer and the smaller washer and a gap between the big magnet and the small magnet. The invention has the benefit of improving sound quality while reducing the cost of manufacturing. |
| US09788121B2 |
Flat plate-type bass loudspeaker
A flat plate bass loudspeaker comprising a flat plate diaphragm, at least three driving units and a housing. The driving unit comprises a voice coil unit and a magnetic circuit unit; the voice coil units are dispersedly coupled to one side of the diaphragm near the housing; mounting holes for accommodating and fixing the magnetic circuit units, and voice outlet holes penetrating through the housing are arranged on the housing; the number and position of the mounting holes are corresponding to those of voice coils attached to the spherical top of the diaphragm; and ratio of the total area of the voice outlet holes to the orthographic projection area of the diaphragm on the housing is in a range less than 0.9. The flat plate bass loudspeaker provided by the present invention can avoid the problems occurred in thick and heavy voice coils and excessive magnet performance. |
| US09788119B2 |
Spatial audio apparatus
An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least two audio signals; a frequency domain transformer configured to transform the at least two audio signals into a frequency domain representation of the at least two signals; a spatial covariance processor configured to generate an observed spatial covariance matrix from the frequency domain representations of the at least two audio signals; a beamformer configured to generate a spatial covariance matrix model comprising at least one beamformer kernel; a matrix factorizer configured to generate a linear magnitude mode! of audio objects; to combine the spatial covariance matrix model and the linear magnitude model; and further configured to determine at least one combination parameter, such that the at least one parameter for the combination attempts to optimise the combination; and a separator configured to cluster the audio objects based on the at least one combination parameter to create separated audio sources. |
| US09788118B2 |
Spatial systems including eye tracking capabilities and related methods
Entertainment systems are provided including a plurality of spatial sound speakers embedded in a headrest of a passenger seat and associated with a media player of the entertainment system. A spatial sound controller associated with the plurality of spatial sound speakers of the media player is also provided. The spatial sound controller is configured to provide simulated surround sound associated with the media player to a defined target region. The plurality of spatial sound speakers are adjusted to a position of a passenger seated in the passenger seat based on external input associated with the passenger. |
| US09788117B2 |
Un-tethered wireless audio system
A wireless speaker audio system configured to receive audio information wirelessly transmitted by an audio source including first and second wireless transceivers. The first wireless transceiver establishes a bidirectional secondary wireless link with the audio source for receiving and acknowledging receipt of the audio information. The first and second wireless transceivers communicate with each other via a primary wireless link. A wireless audio system including an audio source and first and second wireless transceivers. The first and second wireless transceivers communicate via a primary wireless link. The audio source communicates audio information to the first wireless transceiver via a secondary wireless link which is configured according to a standard wireless protocol. The first wireless transceiver is configured to acknowledge successful reception of audio information via the secondary wireless link. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. |
| US09788116B2 |
Common characteristics of playback systems
A method, system, and apparatus including data comprising an identification of content played by playback systems and at least one metric associated with the playback systems. Determining a characteristic common to the playback systems and generating data comprising a representation of the at least one characteristic. |
| US09788114B2 |
Acoustic device for streaming audio data
The technology described in this document can be embodied in a first acoustic device that includes an input port configured to receive an input signal representing audio from a media device, and one or more acoustic transducers. The first acoustic device also includes one or more processors configured to generate, from the input signal, a first signal for producing an acoustic output from the one or more transducers, and a second signal for producing an acoustic output from a second acoustic device. The first and second signals are generated from the input signal based on a feedback signal received from the second acoustic device. The first acoustic device also includes an output port for providing a portion of the second signal to the second acoustic device. |
| US09788111B2 |
Audio device with automatic fan control based on a volume level of audio content
Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for maintaining a temperature of an audio device during playback of audio content without audio interference. An embodiment operates by receiving a data stream comprising audio content for playback. The audio device determines a volume level of the audio content using the data stream. The audio device then controls a cooling device based on the volume level compared to a threshold value. This reduces the amount of time the cooling device is turned on during playback of the audio content. This reduces audio interference, improves the user playback experience, and prevents overheating of the audio device which improves reliability and reduces audio device failure rate. |
| US09788108B2 |
System and methods thereof for processing sound beams
A system and method for processing sounds are provided. The sound processing system comprises a sound sensing unit including a plurality of microphones, each microphone providing a non-manipulated sound signal; a beam synthesizer including a plurality of filters, wherein each filter corresponds to at least one parameter for generating at least one sound beam; a sound analyzer connected to the sound sensing unit and to the beam synthesizer, wherein the sound analyzer is configured to generate at least one manipulated sound signal responsive to the plurality of filters and to the non-manipulated sound signals provided by at least two of the microphones. |
| US09788104B2 |
Boundary microphone
There is provided a boundary microphone inside which a unidirectional microphone unit is contained, the microphone including: a base plate; and a cover plate attached onto an upper face side thereof, wherein a thin and long tubular groove acting as an acoustic tube for making unidirectivity of the microphone unit a narrow directivity is formed on the base plate side, and therein, the microphone unit is contained. In order to prevent liquid from entering the tubular groove from the outside, between a peripheral edge part of the cover plate and the upper face of the base plate, a spacer that is composed of a water repellent thin film material and allows an inside of the tubular groove and outside air to communicate via acoustic resistance with a thin air layer is disposed so as to enclose an entire periphery of the tubular groove. |
| US09788100B2 |
Headphones with slidable lead element in earphone housings
A headphone with over the head passage and two earphone housings is provided, with one housing attached at each end of the over the head passage at attachment areas thereof, and an electrical lead element passing between the over the head passage and the earphone housing. The over the head passage is connected at the attachment area to an earphone housing at an earphone attachment site arranged externally of the earphone housing, and the earphone housing comprise a lead element opening spaced from the earphone attachment site. The lead element opening is larger than the electrical lead element and the lead element is slidably arranged in the lead element opening. |
| US09788094B2 |
Wireless earpiece with local audio cache
A wireless earpiece may include a local memory for storing audio files that can be played back by the user. The wireless earpiece may fit entirely within the user's ear canal. Audio files, for example music files, may be loaded on the wireless earpiece by docking the wireless earpiece with a mobile device, which includes a larger memory storing the user's library of music files. The stored audio files may be received from a mobile device that were automatically selected from a library of music files by the mobile device without intervention from the user. To provide stereo sound, two wireless earpieces may be worn by the user and docked separately with the mobile device. Each of the two wireless earpieces may store a single channel of an audio file, which is separated by the mobile device during synchronization. |
| US09788091B2 |
Audio system having integral handle
An audio system includes a housing that defines an acoustic enclosure, an acoustic driver supported by the housing and arranged to radiate acoustic energy from a front surface of the housing, an acoustic exit located in a rear surface of the housing, opposite the front surface. The acoustic exit has a shape that facilitates a grasping of the housing with a plurality of fingers and the thumb from a single human hand, such that at least one of the plurality of fingers and the thumb can be inserted into the exit while at least one of the plurality of fingers and the thumb of the same hand can rest on at one of the front surface or a top surface of the housing. |
| US09788086B2 |
Measurement system and method for measuring a quantity
A measurement system comprises a measurement unit, a transmitter, an autarkic power unit and a control unit. The measurement unit measures a quantity repeatedly and the transmitter connects the measurement system to a network and transmits data to the network based on the measurements of the measurement unit. Further, the autarkic power unit supplies electrical energy to the measurement unit, the transmitter and the control unit. Additionally, the control unit controls the measurement of the quantity and the transmission of data dynamically based on a currently available amount of energy provided by the power unit. Further, the control unit stops measurements by the measurement unit and keeps the transmitter connected to the network, if the currently available amount of energy is below a predefined energy limit indicating that the currently available amount of energy is too low for taking measurements and for keeping connected to the network. |
| US09788085B2 |
System and method of determining network locations for data analysis in a distributed ecosystem
A distributed ecosystem including an analysis computing resource and a network is disclosed. The distributed ecosystem also includes at least one sensor for monitoring a characteristic of the distributed ecosystem, at least one localized computing resource in communication with the at least one sensor, and a gateway controller. The gateway controller is in communication with the at least one sensor, the at least one localized computing resource, and the analysis computing resource. The gateway control includes control logic for monitoring the at least one sensor for a data transmit function. The gateway controller also includes control logic for determining if the at least one localized computing resource has requisite resource capabilities for processing data generated by the at least one sensor in response to the data transmit function being transmitted by the at least one sensor. |
| US09788084B2 |
Content-object synchronization and authoring of dynamic metadata
A method and system are provided which allow for the standardization of object-oriented metadata for units of supplemental data and the improved association of video assets with objects. By defining such a standard, metadata can be added that addresses the lack of creative control and flexibility for authors of supplemental content and interactive elements. The system provided generates objects and a separate object track which is associated with specific assets in the audio/video tracks of produced content. According to one embodiment, the system provided may be implemented to include a central object database. Each object record may include an object's unique identification, a description of the object, and additional production details. Objects may be defined in local and central databases prior to and even during production. By defining a standard for supplemental and interactive data as objects, common objects may be referenced more efficiently, and the objects themselves may be represented (e.g., in a video editor) graphically and organized with greater efficacy. |
| US09788083B2 |
Adding to a remote playlist
Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system. |
| US09788081B2 |
Managing lifecycles of television gadgets and applications
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method that includes identifying metadata related to television programming. The method further includes sending search requests that include the identified metadata to a search system for selecting at least one portable program module. The method further includes in response to a first one of the search requests, receiving first search results from the search system that identify the selected portable program module and outputting a representation of the selected portable program module to a display device for presentation concurrently with the television programming. The method further includes in response to a second one of the search requests, receiving second search results from the search system that no longer identify the selected portable program module and ceasing the output of the representation of the selected portable program module. |
| US09788076B2 |
Internet protocol television via public Wi-Fi network
An apparatus, e.g. a wireless media access point, includes a transceiver, a non-transitory storage medium, and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver and the storage medium. The processor is configured by instructions stored on the storage medium to transmit a first multicast channel associated with a first group temporal key (GTK), and to simultaneously transmit a second multicast channel associated with a second GTK. |
| US09788073B2 |
Method and apparatus for selection and presentation of media content
A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, capturing from a plurality of media sources information describing a plurality of media content offered at the plurality of media sources, generating a plurality of exemplars of the plurality of media content offered at the plurality of media sources based on the information captured from the plurality of media sources, presenting the plurality of exemplars at a display, receiving a selection of a first exemplar of the plurality of exemplars, and presenting a portion of first media content associated with a first media source of the plurality of media sources associated with the first exemplar based on the information captured from the plurality of media sources responsive to the selection of the first exemplar. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US09788071B2 |
Annotating and indexing broadcast video for searchability
A method providing searchable streaming video broadcasts via an interactive media server, the interactive media server generates a live broadcast video stream for each of a plurality of interactive media sessions and a video provider server providing a connection to the live broadcast video stream for viewing, the method comprising receiving an interactive media events stream for each interactive media session from the interactive media server, generating statistics data for each interactive media session based upon the events stream, and generating a searchable index of a directory of the live broadcast video streams, the searchable index including a plurality of entries, each entry including (a) a link to the live broadcast video stream for a corresponding interactive media session provided by the video provider server, and (b) metadata associated with the corresponding interactive media session, the metadata generated based upon the statistics data for the corresponding interactive media session. |
| US09788070B2 |
Information processor, information processing method and computer program
Disclosed is a content-view supporting system to recommend to a user a clear result of searched contents, based on a group of similar users' favorite programs, through a user-basis collaborative filtering process. The system selects similar users whose program view history is similar to that of a recommended user, maps the program view history in a collaborative filtering matrix registers, in the collaborative filtering matrix, a virtual user whose program view history includes a group of hit programs obtained based on a search condition served for realizing a predetermined search topic. The system also counts the numbers of reservations or views achieved by each user according to program content based on the program view history, in the collaborative filtering matrix, which counted numbers are set as matching numbers, and outputs a search result representing a recommendation list of the contents arrayed in the descending order of matching number. |
| US09788068B2 |
Multimedia mobile personalization system
A multimedia mobile personalization system allows a user to record and play multimedia content on a set top box at a location other than his home using the user's preferences from his home DVR. |
| US09788066B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, computer program, and information sharing system
An information processing apparatus that can communicate with plural content viewing apparatuses includes a group registering unit that registers users of the content viewing apparatuses in groups, a sharing-level setting unit that sets sharing level information representing an information sharing level among users belonging to an identical group, a viewing-information receiving unit that receives viewing information of the users, a user-viewing-content managing unit that manages a user viewing content database, a discriminating unit that discriminates, when a viewing information request of another user is received, the other users belonging to a group identical with a group to which the user of the content viewing apparatus at the request source belongs, an information extracting unit that extracts viewing information of the discriminated other users from the user viewing content database, and a viewing-information transmitting unit that transmits the viewing information to the content viewing apparatus at the request source. |
| US09788065B2 |
Methods and devices for providing a video
A method for providing a video is provided. The method includes: receiving in real time a video frame sent from a first terminal device, the video frame including a frame identifier and information of a first user account; storing the video frame in a video file corresponding to the first user account based on the frame identifier; determining content summary information of the video file; sending the content summary information to a second terminal device corresponding to a second user account, the second user account being associated with the first user account; receiving a video request from the second terminal device; and sending the video file to the second terminal device. |
| US09788064B2 |
User interface for method for creating a custom track
A system for allowing a user to create a custom track on a user apparatus, the user apparatus having a display is described. A memory stores a plurality of video clips and an audio track having a timeline. An application is stored in the memory. The application is configured to provide, on the display of the user apparatus, a plurality of video source windows, each of the plurality of video source windows corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of video clips. The application is further configured to allow the user to create the custom track while the audio track is playing by correlating portions of the plurality of video clips with the audio track by selecting respective ones of the plurality of video source windows at desired times in the timeline of the audio track. |
| US09788061B2 |
Methods and systems for recommending media content related to a recently completed activity
Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that recommends media content based on activities recently performed by a user. For example, in response to determining that a user recently finished the laundry, the media guidance application may recommend a movie that other users accessed after finishing the laundry. |
| US09788060B2 |
Methods and systems for aggregation and organization of multimedia data acquired from a plurality of sources
A system for aggregation and organization of multimedia data acquired from a plurality of sources can include a data collection element, a multimedia segmentation element, a memory, an extraction element, and a user interface. The data collection element can be configured to receive multimedia data. The multimedia segmentation element can be coupled to the data collection element and can be configured to separate the multimedia data into a plurality of multimedia data segments. The memory can be configured to store hierarchical category information having a plurality of categories. The extraction element can be coupled to the multimedia segmentation element and the memory and can be configured to associate at least one of the plurality of categories with each of the plurality of multimedia data segments. |
| US09788059B2 |
Methods and systems for media consumption
Methods and apparatus for increasing media consumption. The present invention can provide viewers increased access to content of interest across various platforms, such as online articles, online audio and video clips, and television and radio broadcasts. In an embodiment, an individual viewing content online, such as a news article, is given a link. The link provides the viewer access to a list of content related to the article being viewed. The related content is not limited to the platform related content across, and allows the user to view the content, automatically set the content to be recorded by a digital video recorder, or reserve the content for future viewing. By providing the user with convenient access to content across platforms, they are more given media content of interest. Accordingly, viewership of this content will increase through this connection of individuals with content that aligns with their interests. |
| US09788058B2 |
Method and system for automatic insertion of interactive TV triggers into a broadcast data stream
A method and system are disclosed for automatic insertion of interactive television (TV) triggers into a broadcast data stream. The automatic insertion of the Interactive TV trigger can be based on recognition of one or more elements within the broadcast data stream. In particular, a recognized element can trigger the insertion of the interactive TV trigger into the broadcast data stream. Furthermore, the interactive TV trigger can be pre-inserted into the stored broadcast content having the recognized element prior to being broadcast. |
| US09788055B2 |
Identification and presentation of internet-accessible content associated with currently playing television programs
Features of various implementations are used to enable identifying and presenting, in real time, Internet-accessible and/or Internet-based functionality, content and/or services associated with a particular television program concurrently playing on a television or display, as a part of an interactive television suite of technologies. In some implementations, the process of identifying Internet-accessible and/or Internet-based functionality, content and/or services associated with a particular television program is enabled to reduce communication between a primary set-top box and a supplemental set-top box and/or television integrated device, thereby reducing the need for one or more provider specific APIs. For example, one aspect of the disclosure is a computer-implemented method of identifying a media program by capturing display data from the media program, and extracting text from the display data in response to determining that the display data includes the text overlay, wherein the extracted text is associated with the media program. |
| US09788054B2 |
Systems and methods for managing video transmission and storage
Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for managing quality level of video transmission and storage. In a particular embodiment, a method provides receiving a video at a received quality level in a video storage system and determining a characteristic of the video. The method further provides determining whether the characteristic satisfies a criteria and, if the characteristic satisfies the criteria, storing the video at a quality level associated with the criteria. |
| US09788048B2 |
Method and system for use in coordinating multimedia devices
Some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for use in playing back content. Some of these methods access a content package comprising media content to be locally played back; detect, as defined by the content package, whether a remote secondary device is available with which a connection can be established; determine whether an authorization to establish the connection has been confirmed; establish, when the authorization is confirmed, a communication connection; determine, as instructed by the content package and when the communication with the secondary device is established, whether one or more commands are received from the secondary device; and implement, as instructed by the content package and when it is determined that the one or more commands are received from the secondary device, the one or more commands in controlling playback experience of the media content. |
| US09788046B2 |
Multistream placeshifting
Disclosure is directed to managing more than one placeshifting transmission at a target device. The target device may be configured to receive a first video from a first placeshifting source and a second video from a second placeshifting source. The target device may additionally be configured to simultaneously output the first and second video on an output device, using various display screen configurations such as picture-in-picture, split screen, windows, and so. The first and second placeshifting sources may be content receivers having integrated placeshifting functions or may be content receivers provided in association with stand-alone placeshifting devices. A dual-tuner content receiver may also provide both the first and second placeshifting sources to the target device. |
| US09788043B2 |
Content interaction methods and systems employing portable devices
A portable device, such as a cell phone, is used to “forage” media content from a user's environment. For example, it may listen to a television viewed by a traveler in an airport lounge. By reference to digital watermark or other data extracted from the content, the device can identify the television program, and enable a variety of actions. For example, the device may instruct a DVR to record the remainder of the television program—or determine when the program will be rebroadcast, and instruct the DVR to record the program in its entirety at that later time. The device may also identify content that preceded (or follows) the foraged content. Thus, a user who tunes-in just at the end of an exciting sporting event can capture one of the following commercials, identify the preceding program, and download same for later viewing. In other aspects, a cell phone can be used as a “second screen,” through which a user can interact with ambient content—such as reviewing electronic program guide data, or enjoying interactive television features. A great variety of other functions and arrangements are also detailed. |
| US09788039B2 |
Camera system API for third-party integrations
In embodiments of a camera system application program interface (API) for third-party integrations, a camera device captures images as a video stream and communicates the video stream to a cloud-based service. The cloud-based service implements a service application that processes video data received as the video stream. The cloud-based service exposes the camera system API that can be invoked by a third-party application running on a client device to request the video data and camera data that is associated with the camera device. The API permits access by the third-party application to the video data and the camera data from the cloud-based service. The API is exposed for the third-party application to communicate with the cloud-based service via a network connection, and the camera device communicates with the cloud-based service via a secure connection to provide the requested camera data and communicate the video stream to the cloud-based service. |
| US09788036B2 |
Customized channel
Various arrangements generating a customized channel are presented. A customized channel may be generated for a user. The programming for the customized channel may be gathered from different sources. The programming may be selected and scheduled based on user preferences, interests, and viewing habits of the user. The user viewing habits and preferences for programming may be used to refine the schedule and programming of the customized channel. |
| US09788034B1 |
Systems and methods for processing a traffic log having an optional-promotion log entry
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for processing a traffic log having an optional-promotion log entry. An example method involves (i) accessing a stored television-broadcasting traffic log, wherein the traffic log includes multiple ordered log entries including at least a first log-entry and a second log-entry; (ii) making a first determination that the first log-entry corresponds to a show-segment video-component (VC) of a live news program; (iii) making a second determination that the second log-entry corresponds to an initial show-segment VC of a show, wherein the show is scheduled to follow the live news program; (iv) identifying, among log entries scheduled between the first log-entry and the second log-entry, a set of optional-promotion log entries, each such optional-promotional log entry having a duration; (v) determining a cumulative duration of the optional-promotion log entries in the identified set; and (vi) providing the determined cumulative-duration to an output device for presentation. |
| US09788031B2 |
Systems and methods for mixing models to optimize media placement
Methods and systems are disclosed for using multiple reach optimization models together. These models may be used by an optimization system that helps an advertisement campaign manager decide how advertisements should be allocated between different media assets. In some embodiments, the models may be run simultaneously while their results and compared, and execution of some models may be ended based on the comparisons. In some embodiments, models may be combined together to create new models. In some embodiments, results from a first model may used as input in a second model running concurrently. In some embodiments, results from a previous execution of a model may be used to warm-start a subsequent execution of the model. |
| US09788027B1 |
Method and mechanism for implementing a real time media database
Disclosed is an improved approach for implementing a distributed media system, where ad hoc network connections may be created and optimized on a localized level. This efficiently allows for capture and distribution of media data, as well as the optimized allocation of bandwidth on the network in a distributed manner. |
| US09788023B2 |
Use of messages in or associated with program signal streams by set-top terminals
Methods of operating a communications system comprise, in one example, inserting advertising in a program stream by a receiving device based, at least in part, on an encrypted segmentation message embedded in the program steam. The at least one segmentation message defines an expanse of the program stream to receive the advertising. At least one embedded decoy message is included in the program stream, as well. In one example the receiving device, which may be a set-top terminal, for example, is coupled to a display device, such as a television, at a user location. A method of operating a receiving device coupled to a display device at a user location is also disclosed, comprising programming the receiving device to record a program and recording the program based, at least in part, on at least one segmentation message in a program stream. Systems are disclosed, as well. |
| US09788022B2 |
Systems and methods for optimizing digital advertisement insertion
An exemplary method includes a digital advertisement insertion optimization system accessing data that indicates a playback return position at which playback of a media program is to be resumed following insertion of an advertisement in the media program when a first media file comprising the media program encoded in a first media format is used for playback of the media program, analyzing a second media file comprising the media program encoded in a second media format to identify a set of key frames within the second media file, selecting a key frame from the identified set of key frames; and generating data that indicates a new playback return position at which playback of the media program is to be resumed following insertion of an advertisement when the second media file is used for playback of the media program. |
| US09788020B2 |
File generation apparatus, file generating method, file reproduction apparatus, and file reproducing method
The present technique relates to a file generation apparatus, a file generating method, a file reproduction apparatus, and a file reproducing method capable of enabling a user to enjoy an HDR image.HDR information designated by HDR designating information is acquired from a file storing a track of a stream including the HDR information which is configured with feature information representing features of luminance of an HDR (high dynamic range) image having a dynamic range higher than that of an STD (standard) image and conversion information representing a conversion rule of converting the one of the STD image and the HDR image into the other and a target track including the HDR designating information designating the HDR information which is to be applied to the target track of interest in the HDR information of the track. The present technique can be applied to the case of acquiring HDR information which is to be applied to an image of a subtitle or the like stored in, for example, an MP4 file. |
| US09788018B2 |
Error concealment techniques in video decoding
Error concealment techniques for video decoding are described. For example, a video decoder after finding a corrupted picture in a bit stream, finds a suitable neighbor for the corrupted picture. For example, the video decoder favors pictures with the same parity as the corrupted picture and considers picture order count and picture corruption in choosing a neighbor. The decoder then modifies syntax elements for the encoded video in the bit stream to allow the neighbor to be used in concealing the corruption in the corrupted picture. The modification of syntax elements can depend on the particular video decoder implementation. For example, in a software-only multithreaded video decoder, a task graph is modified, while in a system utilizing video acceleration, syntax elements for reference lists are modified. |
| US09788012B2 |
Interpolation of video compression frames
Coding techniques for a video image compression system involve improving an image quality of a sequence of two or more bi-directionally predicted intermediate frames, where each of the frames includes multiple pixels. One method involves determining a brightness value of at least one pixel of each bi-directionally predicted intermediate frame in the sequence as an equal average of brightness values of pixels in non-bidirectionally predicted frames bracketing the sequence of bi-directionally predicted intermediate frames. The brightness values of the pixels in at least one of the non-bidirectionally predicted frames is converted from a non-linear representation. |