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US09840560B2	Monoclonal antibodies to EGFR, and uses therefor The present invention relates to isolated monoclonal anti-EGFR antibodies, and to the use of such antibodies and antibody fragments to detect EGFR, particularly those expressed by cancer cells. The antibodies are useful in diagnostic as well as therapeutic indications. Methods, devices and kits for the immunodetection and immunotherapy of cells expressing EGFR is also encompassed.
US09840556B2	Anti-TNF alpha antibodies which selectively inhibit TNF alpha signalling through the p55R The present invention provides anti-TNFα antibodies which selectively inhibit TNFα signalling through the p55R. In particular the present invention provides anti-TNFα antibodies which selectively inhibit TNFα signalling through the p55R relative to the p75R.
US09840555B2	Method for producing human monoclonal antibodies that binds to at least one part of HMGB1 The present invention relates to methods of making human anti-HMGB1 antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions in HMGB1 associated-neuropathy.
US09840554B2	Antibodies against platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) Binding proteins that bind one or more of VEGF, PDGF and/or their receptors, including antibodies, CDR-grafted antibodies, humanized antibodies, binding fragments, fusion proteins, and bispecific or multispecific proteins thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the binding proteins.
US09840547B2	Hepatic insulin sensitizing substance and test meal for insulin sensitization The present invention provides methods of treating prediabetes, hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes, AMIS syndrome, and obesity in a subject by administering to the patient HISS. The present invention also provides methods of diagnosing AMIS syndrome in a patient. Additionally, the present invention provides a method of shifting nutrient storage in meat-producing livestock to muscle rather than fat.
US09840535B2	Method of recovering peptide and method of detecting peptide Disclosed is a method of recovering a peptide, including: mixing a liquid sample containing a complex of peptide and protein in blood with a reagent containing a neutral amino acid, an acidic amino acid or both the neutral and acidic amino acids to liberate the peptide from the protein in blood; and recovering the liberated peptide.
US09840533B2	Compositions and methods for altering second messenger signaling The present disclosure provides, among other things, novel cyclic-GMP-AMP (cGAMP) analogs, mimics, mimetics and variants, and compositions and kits thereof; methods of using the compounds as described herein for treating cancer, and immune disease, disorders, or conditions; methods of using the compounds as described herein for modulating cGAS and STING; and methods of designing or characterizing a cGAS modulator.
US09840531B2	Tetragalnac and peptide containing conjugates and methods for delivery of oligonucleotides Disclosed herein is a modular composition comprising 1) an oligonucleotide; 2) one or more tetraGalNAc ligands of Formula (I), which may be the same or different; optionally, 3) one or more linkers, which may be the same or different; 4) one or more peptides independently selected from Table 3, which may be the same or different; and optionally, 5) one or more targeting ligands, solubilizing agents, pharmacokinetics enhancing agents, lipids, and/or masking agents.
US09840530B2	Mannose-receptor selective lysinylated cationic amphiphiles and a process for preparation thereof The present invention relates to the mannose-receptor selective lysinylated cationic amphiphile and a process for preparation thereof. The compounds of the present invention can target DNA vaccines to antigen presenting cells (APCs) such as macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs), via mannose receptors expressed on the cell surface of APCs. The cationic amphiphiles disclosed herein show enhanced cellular and humoral immune response compared to their mannosyl counterparts in genetic immunization in mice. The present invention discloses that immunization with electrostatic complexes (lipoplexes) of DNA vaccines encoding melanoma antigens (gp100 and tyrosinase) and liposome of the presently described novel lysinylated cationic amphiphiles with mannose-mimicking shikimoyl head-groups provides long-lasting (100 days post melanoma tumor challenge) protective immunity in all immunized mice. Cationic amphiphiles with mannose-mimicking shikimoyl head-groups described in the present invention are likely to find future applications in the field of genetic immunization.
US09840522B2	Multi-modal bioprobe for bladder cancer imaging and photodynamic therapy The present invention relates to a new generation of PDT agents based on porphyrin-lanthanide complexes with specific functional groups which can specifically localize on particular tumors, and their PDT processes can be monitored via NIR emission from erbium. In particular, the present invention provides a multi-modal lanthanide-porphyrin PDT agent (Er—R3) that are capable of killing the bladder tumor cells selectivity via 1O2 from porphyrin moiety and affording the fluorescence imaging simultaneously upon Er—R3 binding with the integrin αvβ3 isoform in bladder cancer cells.
US09840519B2	Macrocyclic compounds as TRK kinase inhibitors Compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring A, ring B, W, m, D, R2, R2a, R3, R3a, and Z are as defined herein, are inhibitors of Trk kinases and are useful in the treatment of pain, cancer, inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases and certain infectious diseases.
US09840516B2	Substituted quinazolines as inhibitors of KRAS G12C Compounds having activity as inhibitors of G12C mutant KRAS protein are provided. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, prodrug or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, G1, G2, L1, L2, m1, m2, A, B, W, X, Y, Z and E are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods to modulate the activity of G12C mutant KRAS protein for treatment of disorders, such as cancer, are also provided.
US09840514B2	Dianhydrides, polyimides, methods of making each, and methods of use Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an aromatic dianhydride, a method of making an aromatic dianhydride, an aromatic dianhydride-based polyimide, a method of making an aromatic dianhydride-based polyimide, and the like.
US09840506B2	Crystal of doripenem, and preparation method therefor This invention relates to a novel doripenem crystal, a solvate thereof, and a preparation method thereof and, more specifically, to a novel doripenem anhydride crystal, a method of preparing the doripenem anhydride crystal using various solvents, and a solvate of doripenem.
US09840495B2	Oxindole derivatives carrying a piperidyl-substituted azetidinyl substituent and use thereof for treating vasopressine-related diseases The present invention relates to novel substituted oxindole derivatives of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the claims and description; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use for treatment of vasopressin-related disorders.
US09840490B2	Process for the preparation of 3-(3-chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine 3-(3-Chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine is prepared by cyclizing 3-hydrazinopyridine-dihydrochloride with commercially available 3-ethoxyacrylonitrile to provide 3-(3-amino-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine, and by converting the amino group to a chloro group by a Sandmeyer reaction.
US09840489B2	Piperidine carboxamide compound, preparation method, and usage thereof The present invention provides a compound of a general formula I, a stereomeride, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof, a preparation method thereof, and usages in preparing medicines for preventing and/or treating diseases or symptoms caused by drug-resistant tumors or drug-resistant bacteria and in preparing medicines for preventing and/or treating diseases or symptoms related to tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, allogeneic transplantation rejection, and infection. Preferably, the diseases or symptoms related to tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, allogeneic transplantation rejection, and infection are diseases or symptoms caused by a heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70). The compound in the present invention is used for overcoming a difficult problem of drug resistance of tumors, improves the effect of tumor treatment, and provides a new medical strategy for clinical tumor treatment.
US09840488B2	Carbon monoxide releasing molecules and associated methods The present disclosure relates to carbon monoxide releasing molecules (“CORMs”), and methods of synthesizing and applying the molecules. More specifically, this disclosure relates to structurally tunable CORMS, compounds containing CORMS (and salts thereof). An exemplary compound includes:
US09840486B2	Methods of producing alkylfurans Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by hydrogenation of (5-methylfuran-2-yl) methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran in the presence of a solid supported metal catalyst having an excess of either basic or acidic sites (as determined by chemisorption of CO2 or NH3). The process could further include a urea reagent (TMU, DMPU, TMI) and an alkyl benzene.
US09840479B2	Polyamine-fatty acid derived lipidoids and uses thereof The present disclosure provides polyamine-fatty acid derived lipidoids (e.g., compounds of Formula (I) or (II)) and methods of preparing the lipidoids. A described lipidoid includes R—C(═O)—O— moieties (where R is a lipid moiety), which may be hydrolyzed into non-toxic fatty acids. Also provided are compositions including a described lipidoid and an agent (e.g., polynucleotide, small molecule, peptide, or protein). The present disclosure also provides methods, kits, and uses that involve the lipidoids or compositions for delivering an agent to a subject, tissue, or cell and/or for treating and/or preventing a range of diseases, such as genetic diseases, proliferative diseases, hematological diseases, neurological diseases, immunological diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, painful conditions, psychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders.
US09840477B2	Cyclopropanecarboxamido-substituted aromatic compounds as anti-tumor agents The present disclosure relates to novel cyclopropanecarboxamido-substituted aromatic compounds that inhibit protein kinases and their use in anti-tumor area. In particular, the disclosure relates to novel tyrosine-kinase inhibitors and Raf-kinase inhibitors as anti-tumor agents, their preparation, pharmaceutical composition, and their use in the treatment of cancer.
US09840476B2	5-fluoro-4-imino-3-(alkyl/substituted alkyl)-1-(arylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one and processes for their preparation Provided herein are 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-(alkyl/substituted alkyl)-1-(arylsulfonyl)3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one and processes for their preparation which may include the use of an alkali alkoxide and an alkylating agent
US09840475B2	N-(substituted)-5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-2-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine-1(2H)-carboxamide derivatives This present disclosure is related to the field of to N-(substituted)-5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-2-oxo-3,4-di-hydropyrimidme-1(2H)-carboxamide compounds and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/746,837 filed Dec. 28, 2012, which is expressly incorporated by reference herein. Background and Summary of the Invention Fungicides are compounds, of natural or synthetic origin, which act to protect and/or cure plants against damage caused by agriculturally relevant fungi. Generally, no single fungicide is useful in all situations. Consequently, research is ongoing to produce fungicides that may have better performance, are easier to use, and cost less.
US09840473B1	Method of preparing a high purity imidazolium salt The present invention encompasses a novel method for synthesizing highly pure salts of the general formula Q+A−, wherein Q+ is: and wherein A− is
US09840472B2	Compositions and methods for the treatment of mucositis The invention relates to the compounds of formula I, formula II, formula III and formula IV or its pharmaceutical acceptable polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I, formula II, formula III or formula IV and methods for the treatment of mucositis may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, oral solution, buccal mucosal layer tablet, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of mucositis and oral mucosal inflammatory or oral infectious diseases.
US09840471B2	Compounds useful as modulators of TRPM8 The present invention includes compounds useful as modulators of TRPM8, such as compounds of Formulae (Ia), (Ib) and (Ic), and the subgenus and species thereof; personal products containing those compounds; and the use of those compounds and the personal products, particularly the use of increasing or inducing chemesthetic sensations, such as cooling or cold sensations.
US09840470B2	Targeting GLI proteins in human cancer by small molecules The present disclosure provides compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers expressing a GLI polypeptide. The disclosed compositions and pharmaceutical preparations may comprise one or more pyrazolyl-containing compounds, or an analog or derivative thereof.
US09840467B2	Arylhydrazides containing a 2-pyridone moiety as selective antibacterial agents The present invention belongs to the field of antibacterial agents, more specifically to antibacterials for treating Acinetobacter baumannii infections. The invention provides arylhydrazides containing a 2-pyridone moiety, according to formula (I), which show selective antibacterial activity against A. baumannii. The invention also relates to their use as medicaments and specifically as antibacterials for the treatment of A. baumannii infections, as well as to a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
US09840464B2	IAP binding compounds IAP binding molecules and compositions including these are disclosed. The IAP binding molecules interact with IAPs (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins) in cells and may be used to modify apoptosis in cells treated with such molecules. Embodiments of these compounds have a Kd of less than 0.1 micromolar. Methods of using these IAP binding molecules for therapeutic, diagnostic, and assay purposed are also disclosed.
US09840463B2	Deuterated rigosertib This invention relates to novel substituted styryl benzylsulfones that are multikinase inhibitors and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions beneficially treated by an agent that inhibits kinases, such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3-K) and polo-like kinase (PLK-1).
US09840462B2	Solvent refining method for isocyanate prepared by phosgene method and devices used in same A solvent refining method for isocyanate prepared by the phosgene method and multistage absorbing towers used in same. Solvent to be refined which contains water, iron, and/or phosgene, hydrogen chloride and other materials with color is dealt by the present method and multistage absorbing towers, which can effectively prevent a drying agent from absorbing water and hardening, partial overheating in the tower and generating channeling. Meanwhile, the pressure drop is effectively lowered. In addition, the content of water is ≦50 ppm, the content of iron is ≦5 ppm, the content of phosgene and hydrogen chloride is ≦20 ppm, Pt—Co chroma is ≦20 in the refined solvent. Therefore, the refined solvent can be used as the solvent for preparing isocyanate in the phosgene method and remarkably improve an L color of isocyanate.
US09840461B2	Method for operating a gas-phase phosgenation plant This invention relates to a process for operating a gas phase phosgenation plant (100) to form an isocyanate (4) by reacting an amine (2) with phosgene (1), in which the gas phase phosgenation plant is started up by first charging the plant with phosgene. At the same time as, or after the first charge of phosgene, the amine supply devices are rendered inert using a hot inert gas stream (30). Then, amine is admixed for the first time. In this way and by maintaining a pressure drop in the amine and phosgene devices to the mixing zone, the back mixing of phosgene into the amine-containing reactant stream during start-up is prevented.
US09840458B2	Thermal conversion vessel used in a process for amidification of acetone cyanohydrin The invention relates to a thermal conversion vessel (200) used during amidification step of acetone cyanohydrin (ACH), in the industrial process for production of a methyl methacrylate (MMA) or methacrylic acid (MAA). The thermal conversion vessel (200) is used for converting an hydrolysis mixture of α-hydroxyisobutyramide (HIBAM), α-sulfatoisobutyramide (SIBAM), 2-methacrylamide (MACRYDE) and methacrylique acid (MAA), into a mixture of 2-methacrylamide (MACRYDE). It comprises:—at least one compartment (C1, C2, C3, . . . Ci) comprising an inner wall (206a, 206b, . . . 206i) separating said compartment into two communicating parts (C1a, C1b) by a passage provided between the bottom of said vessel and said inner wall,—said compartment having a space above said inner wall, for separating gas phase from liquid phase during thermal conversion,—said compartment being connected to an outlet valve (204a, 204b, . . . 204i). Such vessel allows obtaining a high yield thermal conversion in very safe conditions.
US09840456B2	Process for preparation of dimethyl fumarate The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of dimethyl fumarate, a compound of formula I, in a purity of at least 99.0% as determined by HPLC, containing less than 400 ppm of an anion of a mineral acid and less than 5 ppm of dimethyl maleate.
US09840447B2	Method for extracting hydrocarbons with medium chain lengths, and the use of the same The invention relates to a method for extracting hydrocarbon mixtures that have an increased proportion of hydrocarbons of a medium chain length (8 to 16 carbon atoms), or the corresponding pure compounds. Firstly, a starting material is provided that includes at least 50 wt. % unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds having oxygen. The compounds include olefin fragments of the formula —C1CxH2x—CH═CH—CyH2y+1 with at least 14 carbon atoms, carbon atom (C1) being saturated with substituted or unsubstituted heteroatoms and/or hydrogen. In a conversion reactor, this starting material is brought into contact with a porous catalyst based on carbon, in the absence of oxygen, and at a temperature of between 200 and 800° C.; and a product mixture that contains hydrocarbons is produced containing an increased proportion of hydrocarbons with medium chain lengths. Finally, the product mixture including hydrocarbons is collected and fed to a separating device in which a product separation is carried out.
US09840446B2	Process for production of methane-containing gas mixture A process for producing a methane-containing gas mixture includes the steps of: (i) passing a first feed gas mixture including hydrogen and carbon dioxide through a bed of methanation catalyst to react a portion of the hydrogen with at least a portion of the carbon dioxide and form a methane-containing gas mixture containing residual hydrogen, (ii) adding an oxygen-containing gas to the methane-containing gas mixture containing residual hydrogen to form a second feed gas mixture, and (iii) passing the second feed gas mixture through a bed of an oxidation catalyst to react the residual hydrogen and oxygen to form a hydrogen depleted methane-containing gas mixture.
US09840441B2	Composition for producing a shaped refractory ceramic product, a method for producing a shaped refractory ceramic product, and a shaped refractory ceramic product The invention relates to a composition (batch) for producing a shaped refractory ceramic product, a method for producing a shaped refractory ceramic product, and a shaped refractory ceramic product.
US09840440B2	Hydrophobic low shrinkage lightweight cementitious matrix The present invention provides a composition for forming a lightweight, low shrinkage and hydrophobic cementitious matrix, and a method for preparing thereof. The present cementitious matrix formed by the composition is lightweight, hydrophobic (or water repelling) and with low shrinkage which is useful in building and construction industry as non-structural wall resistant to water, heat and sound entry. The present invention also provides a method of preparing the composition and the cementitious matrix formed from the composition.
US09840435B2	Display cover glass and display cover glass fabrication method The present invention provides a cover glass for a display, having high durability to slow cracking and strong abraded strength even though a compressive stress is large and a depth of a compressive stress layer is deep. The present invention relates to a cover glass for a display, in which a depth of a compressive stress layer (DOL) is 30 μm or more, a surface compressive stress is 300 MPa or more, a position (HW) at which a compressive stress is half of a value of the surface compressive stress is a position of 8 μm or more from a glass surface, and the depth of the compressive stress layer (DOL) and the position (HW) at which the compressive stress is half of the value of the surface compressive stress satisfy the following formula: 0.05≦HW/DOL≦0.23 (1).
US09840433B2	Conductive paste and multilayer ceramic electronic component A conductive paste for forming external electrodes for a multilayer ceramic electronic component. The paste contains a glass composition containing (a) BaO, (b) at least one of SrO and CaO, (c) ZnO, (d) B2O3, and (e) at least one selected from the group consisting of SiO2, Al2O3, and TiO2, in which the total content percentage of BaO, SrO, and CaO is 30 mol % or more, the molar ratio represented by B2O3/(SiO2+Al2O3+TiO2) is 0.7 to 1.5, and the content percentage of ZnO is 0 to 5 mol %.
US09840432B2	Assembly and method for transfer molding One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a transfer molding assembly. The assembly includes a die having a molding cavity interconnected with a reservoir. The assembly further includes a heater operable to heat the die, and a load plate configured to move under its own weight to transfer material from the reservoir into the molding cavity.
US09840428B2	System for treating and recycling rainwater A system for treating and recycling rainwater, including at least three stages constructed wetlands disposed along a sloped surface. Each stage constructed wetland includes a coarse gravel layer, a fine gravel layer, an improved soil layer, and wetland plants from bottom to top. Slopes are disposed at two sides of the upper part of each constructed wetland and are different in heights. An intermediate overflow pipe is disposed at the top of the slope between every two adjacent constructed wetlands. A last overflow pipe communicates with a municipal rainwater pipe. The coarse gravel layers of every two adjacent constructed wetlands are connected by connecting pipes. A perforated water collecting pipe is disposed at front ends of the connecting pipes. A water outlet pipe is disposed in the bottom of the coarse gravel layer of a last stage constructed wetland and is connected to a clean water reservoir.
US09840427B2	Low-temperature underwater plasma generating device An underwater low temperature plasma generating device includes a first electrode of a tubular type, a second electrode that is arranged inside the first electrode to generate bubbles in water introduced into the first electrode, an insulator arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode and a power supply. The plasma generating device generates low temperature plasma by generating an electric field underwater. The plasma generating device can be used to sterilize contaminated water with low temperature plasma that is generated underwater.
US09840425B2	Photo-regenerable filters useful for the removal of organic compounds Provided herein is a composition comprising high surface area titanium dioxide nanospheres, as well as a process for making the same. Also provided is a composition comprising carbon nanotubes and high surface area titanium dioxide nanospheres, wherein said high surface area titanium dioxide nanospheres are dispersed in said carbon nanotubes. Further provided is a method for making a filter comprising carbon nanotubes, wherein said carbon nanotubes comprise high surface area titanium dioxide nanospheres dispersed therein, as well as filters so produced, and a method of photo-regenerating the filters.
US09840424B2	Water filter assembly for a beverage dispenser A water filter assembly for a beverage dispenser including a filter medium and a housing is provided. The water filter assembly may be positioned in a reservoir of the beverage dispenser. The filter medium and housing of the water filter assembly each extend in a direction generally perpendicular to a vertical direction of the beverage dispenser. The housing includes a support member at a first end and an attachment member at a second end. The support member is configured for supporting the water filter assembly within the reservoir, and the attachment member is configured for attaching the housing of the water filter assembly to a fitting in the reservoir of the beverage dispenser.
US09840422B2	Magnesium modified ultra-stable rare earth Y-type molecular sieve and preparation method therefor The present invention provides a magnesium-modified ultra-stable rare earth type Y molecular sieve and the preparation method thereof, which method is carried out by subjecting a NaY molecular sieve as the raw material to a rare earth exchange and a dispersing pre-exchange, then to an ultra-stabilization calcination treatment, and finally to a magnesium modification. The molecular sieve comprises 0.2 to 5% by weight of magnesium oxide, 1 to 20% by weight of rare earth oxide, and not more than 1.2% by weight of sodium oxide, and has a crystallinity of 46 to 63%, and a lattice parameter of 2.454 nm to 2.471 nm. In contrast to the prior art, in the molecular sieve prepared by this method, rare earth ions are located in sodalite cages, which is demonstrated by the fact that no rare earth ion is lost during the reverse exchange process. Moreover, the molecular sieve prepared by such a method has a molecular particle size D(v,0.5) of not more than 3.0 μm and a D(v,0.9) of not more than 20 μm. Such a molecular sieve has both high stability and high selectivity for the target product, while cracking catalysts using the molecular sieve as an active component is characterized by a high heavy-oil-conversion capacity and a high yield of valuable target products.
US09840417B2	AA′ stacked graphite Disclosed is AA′ graphite with a new stacking feature of graphene, and a fabrication method thereof. Graphene is stacked in the sequence of AA′ where alternate graphene layers exhibiting the AA′ stacking are translated by a half hexagon (1.23 Å). AA′ graphite has an interplanar spacing of about 3.44 Å larger than that of the conventional AB stacked graphite (3.35 Å) that has been known as the only crystal of pure graphite. This may allow the AA′ stacked graphite to have unique physical and chemical characteristics.
US09840416B2	Method for synthesizing nano-lithium iron phosphate without water of crystallization in aqueous phase at normal pressure A method for synthesizing nano-lithium iron phosphate without water of crystallization in aqueous phase at normal pressure, which is part of a preparation method for a lithium ion positive electrode material. The preparation process comprises the following steps: preparing lithium phosphate, preparing an aqueous phase suspension of lithium phosphate, preparing a ferrous salt solution, preparing nano-lithium iron phosphate without water of crystallization, and recovering and recycling lithium in a mother solution of lithium iron phosphate. The present invention has the beneficial effects of mild reaction conditions, a short time, low energy consumption, reduced costs due to the recovery and recycling of lithium in the mother solution, stable batches, uniform and controllable strength, and being conducive to industrial production.
US09840414B2	Crystalline boron nitride aerogels This disclosure provides methods and materials related to boron nitride aerogels. For example, one aspect relates to a method for making an aerogel comprising boron nitride, comprising: (a) providing boron oxide and an aerogel comprising carbon; (b) heating the boron oxide to melt the boron oxide and heating the aerogel; (c) mixing a nitrogen-containing gas with boron oxide vapor from molten boron oxide; and (d) converting at least a portion of the carbon to boron nitride to obtain the aerogel comprising boron nitride. Another aspect relates to a method for making an aerogel comprising boron nitride, comprising heating boron oxide and an aerogel comprising carbon under flow of a nitrogen-containing gas, wherein boron oxide vapor and the nitrogen-containing gas convert at least a portion of the carbon to boron nitride to obtain the aerogel comprising boron nitride.
US09840412B2	High capacity hydrogen storage nanocomposite materials A novel hydrogen absorption material is provided comprising a mixture of a lithium hydride with a fullerene. The subsequent reaction product provides for a hydrogen storage material which reversibly stores and releases hydrogen at temperatures of about 270° C.
US09840411B2	Photoelectric conversion apparatus and device The present disclosure relates to a photoelectric conversion apparatus. The photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a carbon nanotube layer, a first thermoelectric conversion layer, a second thermoelectric conversion layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. An areal density of the carbon nanotube layer is in a range from about 0.16 g/m2 to about 0.32 g/m2.
US09840405B2	Liquid container for beverage dispensers and beverage dispenser comprising said container A container for food safe liquids for beverage dispensers, includes a first end, or bottom wall, a second end, or neck, equipped with a portion for releasing the water designed to be connected to a corresponding junction portion of a beverage dispenser and a tubular wall extending annularly along its own main central axis between the first end and the second end. The tubular wall extends along the central axis with a succession of ridges and grooves such a way as to be collapsible along the central axis to reduce its overall dimensions, so as to compensate the negative pressure generated inside the container during dispensing of the liquid preventing contact between the liquid and the air outside the container.
US09840404B2	Modular production system and method for producing and/or filling containers A production system for producing and/or filling containers, including beverage bottles, includes modular processing units. Each of the modular processing units includes a stationary operating module configured to produce or process the containers and handling devices. The handling devices are configured to handle the containers between a container entry of the processing unit and a container exit of the processing unit and to position the containers in the operating module. The handling devices are configured such that the processing units are individually replaceable. Alternatively or additionally to this, at least two processing units of a same kind are provided to which the containers are specifically distributable.
US09840399B2	Mining elevator carrying platform and carrying method A mining elevator carrying platform and carrying method, the platform comprises a power system (1) and a four-rod carrying device (5), a rotating rod (3) connected with the power system (1) is set on the carrying device (5); the power system (1) comprises a flameproof motor (1-1), a upper-limited switch (1-2), a down-limited switch (1-5) and a main pulley (1-6), the flameproof motor (1-1) is connected with the main pulley (1-6) through a main steel cable (1-4), a baffle (1-3) is set on the main steel cable (1-4), a double cable channel is set on the main pulley (1-6), and the main pulley (1-6) is connected with a sub-pulley (1-8) by a sub-steel cable (1-7), a sliding plate (1-9) is set on the sub-steel cable (1-7), and a sliding rod (1-10) is set on the sliding plate (1-9). The main pulley (1-6) is driven to rotate by the flameproof motor (1-1) through the main steel cable (1-4), thus the sub-pulley (1-8) is driven to rotate. The sliding rod (1-10) moves in a strip-opening sliding slot in the rotating rod (3) by the sliding plate (1-9) moving up and down, then the rotating rod (3) and a carrying plate (5-1) are driven to move circumferentially. A rocker (5-3) is rotated around a supporting bracket (5-4) driven by a connecting rod (5-2), thus a credible carrying platform in multi-plane is realized. The platform is simple in structure, controlled accurately, convenient to be fixed and maintained, operated stably and reliably, and has the self-locking function.
US09840397B2	Elevator installation An elevator installation has a car at least partially supported by a support including several electrically conductive tension-bearing elements, which elements are arranged parallel to each other and which are substantially surrounded by a jacket. The support is fastened to fastening devices, wherein the fastening devices each include a housing and a clamping element. The housing and the clamping element each have clamping surfaces, between which surfaces the support is clamped. An electrically insulating material is arranged between at least one side of the support and the clamping surfaces arranged thereon. The electrically insulating material electrically isolates the support from the housing or the clamping element or both.
US09840395B2	Multi-drive thrust manager for elevator control According to an aspect, an elevator system includes a propulsion system having a plurality of motor segments forming a primary portion and a plurality of drives to impart force on a secondary portion coupled to an elevator car. The elevator system also includes a controller operable to identify a local neighborhood of the drives and determine a health status of each of the drives within the local neighborhood. The controller is further operable to adjust a thrust command per active drive of the local neighborhood based on at least one of the health status and a position of each active drive of the local neighborhood with respect to the secondary portion.
US09840394B2	Wire-winding device A wire-winding device comprising: an upper cover having a bottom surface and a slot deviating from a center of the bottom surface; a rotary base having an annular track on a top surface thereof, the annual track and the slot of the upper cover constituting an orbit; a spiral spring received in the rotary base; a transmission line winding around the rotary base; a lower cover assembled with the upper cover; and an elastic positioning element having a base and a positioning part extruding from the lower surface of the base, the base having an elastic part and a respective fixed part at each of two ends thereof, the elastic positioning element being moveable along the orbit in response to a rotational movement of the rotary base to avoid the transmission line to be tied a knot.
US09840392B2	Quick change height adjustment mechanism for a reel stand A quick change height adjustment mechanism allows a reel stand to accommodate differently sized storage spools. The mechanism includes a plate, a locking pin and a pivot pin. The plate forms a cavity into which a post is seated and has at least one space which receive a spindle of the spool. The locking pin extends from the plate and into the cavity. The locking pin is vertically spaced from, and positioned on a first side of, a centerline of the plate. The pivot pin is attached to the plate, is vertically spaced from, and positioned on a second, opposite side of, the centerline. The pivot and locking pins are positioned on opposite sides of the post. In use, the plate can be pivoted relative to the post around pivot pin to engage or disengage the locking pin with holes in the post.
US09840386B2	Banknote separation device and radial lash adjusting method therefor A banknote separation device includes a banknote separation wheel set and a reverse wheel set. The reverse wheel set includes a reverse wheel component, a reverse wheel set rotation shaft, a first fixing frame and a second fixing frame. Two ends of the reverse wheel set rotation shaft are fixed on two mounting side plates respectively, the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame are respectively fixedly connected at two ends of reverse wheel component. The first fixing frame is provided with two lash adjusting threaded holes and a first lash adjusting screw, the second fixing frame is provided with a second lash adjusting threaded hole and a second lash adjusting screw cooperating therewith, and radial clearances between two ends of the reverse wheel component and the banknote separation wheel set are adjusted respectively by the two lash adjusting screws.
US09840385B2	Corrugated paperboard sheet feeding apparatus A corrugated paperboard sheet feeding apparatus comprises: a plurality of sheet feeding rollers; a grate formed with a plurality of opening portions for receiving the sheet feeding rollers and configured to switch between contact and non-contact states of the corrugated paperboard sheet with respect to the sheet feeding rollers; and a suction box configured to suck the corrugated paperboard sheet downwardly by gaps between the sheet feeding rollers and the opening portions, wherein each of the gaps is formed to be 10 mm or less, and wherein the apparatus further comprises a mat switch for detecting an entry of a person into an area in a sheet feeding section, and a control device for stopping movement of the sheet feeding rollers and/or the grate when the mat switch is turned on.
US09840384B2	Sheet separation mechanism with annular member and sheet-fed scanning apparatus using such mechanism A sheet separation mechanism comprises a separation roller set and a reverse roller set rotating in the same rotation direction. The reverse roller set presses sheets onto the separation roller set to stop one or multiple ones of the sheets close to the reverse roller set from passing through a nip between the separation and reverse roller sets, and allow the sheet directly contacting the separation roller set to pass through the nip. The reverse roller set comprises a shaft, and two reverse rollers and an annular member all mounted on the shaft, which rotates the reverse rollers. The annular member, disposed between the two reverse rollers, is rotatable relatively to the shaft and movable relatively to the shaft in a radial direction of the shaft. The annular member and the reverse rollers commonly press the sheets. A sheet-fed scanning apparatus using the sheet separation mechanism is also provided.
US09840383B2	Paper money distributing device and reversing wheel set thereof A banknote separating device is applicable for a financial self-service equipment, includes a banknote separating wheel set and a reverse wheel set for cooperating with the banknote separating wheel set, and the reverse wheel set includes a reverse-wheel-set rotating shaft, a reverse wheel fixing frame, and a reverse wheel assembly. One end of the reverse wheel assembly sequentially passes through an E-shaped snap ring, a flanged bearing, a one-way bearing stop ring and a one-way bearing to be mounted to the reverse wheel fixing frame, and the one-way bearing and the reverse wheel fixing frame are coupled by the one-way bearing stop ring to form a stationary rigid body, and the one-way bearing stop ring is in contact with only an outer ring of the flanged bearing.
US09840381B1	Auger transfer conveyor An auger transfer conveyor apparatus for granular material has a conveyor body defined by side walls, a front wall, and a floor comprising a substantially horizontally oriented front floor section and an upward and rearward sloping rear floor section. A plurality of substantially parallel auger assemblies are provided, each with a substantially horizontal auger section extending along the front floor section, an inclined auger section extending along the sloping rear floor section to a transfer discharge at a top edge of the rear floor section, and a flexible joint connecting the horizontal auger section to the inclined auger section. The auger assemblies are open such that during operation granular material moves from the front wall toward the transfer discharge above and between the auger assemblies, and an auger drive is operative to rotate the auger assemblies.
US09840378B2	Automated vacuum actuated control A hopper loader having a hopper connected to a vacuum source for applying a vacuum to the hopper to convey material into the hopper through a material inlet. A material separator is disposed between the material inlet and the vacuum source for filtering the material. A material discharge assembly is connected to the hopper and disposed for controlling downwardly gravity flow of the material from the hopper, the material discharge assembly having a material outlet configured to be opened and closed to control the discharge of material from the hopper. A vacuum detector is disposed between the material separator and the vacuum source. A vacuum activated control operatively connected to the vacuum detector and configured to turn off the vacuum source in response to a signal from the vacuum detector.
US09840369B2	Waste receptacle A waste cart includes a base housing; a center upright having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is secured to the base housing; a top housing secured to the distal end of the center upright, wherein the top housing has two or more disposal openings for two or more separate disposal portions including, a first waste portion which has a first metal detector and an indicator for providing a notification when a metal item passes through the opening; and a second waste portion which includes a second metal detector and an indicator for providing a notification when a metal item passes through the opening; an electronics module which operates each metal detector independently; and an alarm indicator operationally associated with the electronics module which is activated when the electronics module detects the passage of a metal item through an opening into a waste portion.
US09840365B2	Capsule and a system for, and a method of, preparing a beverage A capsule (1) for preparation of a beverage from a beverage ingredient (32). The capsule comprising a first section (12, 14) and a second section (15, 40) which together form a beverage ingredient compartment of the capsule in which is received a beverage ingredient. The first section comprising a pre-formed inlet (23) for entry of aqueous medium into the capsule and the second section comprising a pre-formed outlet (41) for beverage formed, in use, from the beverage ingredient and the aqueous medium. Wherein the capsule is compressible when the capsule is inserted into the receptacle of a beverage preparation machine by the first section of the capsule being engaged by an inlet piercer (60) of the beverage preparation machine so as to cause movement of the first section of the capsule towards the second section of the capsule without piercing of the first or second sections.
US09840363B2	Adjustable suspended roll packaging system A base platform carrying a plurality of lower rail members on an upper surface. A pair of opposing laterally spaced end plates engaging the lower rail members. A series of lower positioning teeth formed in the lower rail members. A series of complementary lower connecting teeth included on the end plates engaging the lower positioning teeth. A plurality of upper rail members carried by the end plates. A series of upper positioning teeth formed in the upper rail members. A series of complementary upper connecting teeth included on the end plates engaging the upper positioning teeth of the upper rail members securing the end plates to the upper rail members. The series of upper and lower connecting teeth provide for the end plates to be repositionable along at least a portion of the upper and lower rail members to adjust spacing between the end plates to accommodate various roll sizes.
US09840360B2	Oxygen absorbent composition An oxygen absorbent composition which comprises a polyester oligomer containing a constitutional unit derived from a tetralin ring-containing carboxylic acid and a diol, wherein the polyester oligomer has a number average molecular weight of 500 to 10000, and a transition metal catalyst comprising at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and copper.
US09840355B2	Packaging system with slidable latch Implementations herein may involve a packaging system including a first box part including a plurality of lid walls, where a first lid wall comprises an aperture and a latch slidably disposed within the aperture. The packaging system may also include a second box part having a plurality of tray walls, where a first tray wall comprises a channel sized to slidably receive the latch. The channel may include an assembly channel segment and a locking channel segment, where the assembly channel segment intersects an edge of the first tray wall. Further, the second box part may be configured to fit within the first box part such that a) the assembly channel segment is aligned with the latch when the latch is in a first position within the aperture, and b) the latch is slidable within the locking channel segment to a second position.
US09840354B2	Stopper for a container neck A stopper is disclosed. The stopper includes a tubular skirt, designed to surround a container neck and including, on either side of a weakening line, a removable skirt portion, inwardly provided with means for removable fastening to the neck, and a non-removable skirt portion, inwardly provided with a retaining strip permanently around the container neck. The strip comprises an annular main body whereof a first end is turned opposite the removable skirt portion and integral with the non-removable skirt portion, while a second end is provided to axially abut against a bulge of the container neck and to be radially inserted between the bulge and the skirt.
US09840353B2	Child resistant closure for a container The present invention relates to a child resistant closure for a bottle or container. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved two-cap structure assemblies.
US09840352B2	Reusable envelope A reusable envelope has one or more spaces thereon where address, return labels and/or postage can be removably placed or permanently affixed such as for finite number of shipments using a permanently affixed postage area, for example. The reusable envelope also includes a resealable closure allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times for multiple uses (shipments, receiving) or optionally to use a finite number of times by exposing the permanent adhesive to the flat and mating surface depending on user preference.
US09840347B1	Adhering modular elements for packaging structures In response to a request to package item(s), embodiments determine characteristic data for the item(s), which include an indication of a volume of each item. Container(s) for packaging the item(s) is determined based at least on the volume of each item. An arrangement of the item(s) in the container(s) is determined. One or more protective structures including one or more features are configured to position the item(s) in the container(s) according to the arrangement. Relative positions are determined for a plurality of modular elements to form the one or more protective structures. Subsets of the plurality of modular elements are deposited to corresponding relative positions to form at least one of the protective structures. The item(s) are packaged in the container(s) with the one or more protective structures to position the item(s) in the container(s) in the arrangement.
US09840346B2	Method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package with a desired shape on a vertical form, fill, and seal machine. The method comprises sealing a film to form a back seal; forming a first end seal to form a partially formed first package; flattening a first side of the partially formed first package to form a flat first side; filling the partially formed first package with product; forming a second end seal on the partially formed first package to form a first package from the partially formed first package; flattening the second side of the first package to form a flat second side, wherein the flattening the first side and the flattening the second side occur on a first machine.
US09840341B2	IP-based satellite command, control, and data transfer A method and system for satellite control in space using an IP-based satellite bus and all-IP compliant subsystems and payload(s) and a corresponding T&C system. Specifically, the present method/system includes a satellite-based IP Bus (connected as a network) that relies on Ethernet, USB, WIFI, or Bluetooth to connect various satellite components, satellite components configured to communicate on the IP bus, and a T&C system that understands the IP bus and can read its telemetry and commands. The system permits operations control on-orbit, in near real time within a secure system environment, with a dramatic increase in mission efficiency, an expansion of how much and what can be done on-orbit, and cost savings on future missions using IP-compliant spacecraft and payloads.
US09840340B2	Drone docking station and delivery system Disclosed herein is a drone docking station for deposit of items delivered by drone. Items may include food items, groceries, parcels and others. A secure porch, roof, window or otherwise building mounted box may be secured through to an existing edifice or may be configured to mount to an existing mailbox post. The basic elements making up the components of the box enable it to carry out efficient and secure delivery of goods to a container box located at a specific address and to securely hold those goods until they are picked-up regardless of duration, weather, or otherwise. The drone dock may employ different technological devices to provide for communication between the drone docking station and a drone to provide security and preservation of the delivered goods before during and after delivery.
US09840337B2	Method and device for activating the display of at least one stall margin indicator of an aircraft An activation device comprising a computation unit configured to compute a stall margin of the aircraft, an information reception unit configured to receive information indicating if an automatic angle-of-attack protection system of the aircraft is active or inactive, and an activation unit configured to activate the display of the stall margin indicator only if the automatic angle-of-attack protection system is inactive.
US09840336B2	Tip with nozzle load sensing and wireless communication functionality for refueling boom A Wireless Communication and Sensor System (WSCC) serving a refueled entity and a refueling entity, the system comprising nozzle load sensing functionality for a nozzle Boom Tip Unit; and apparatus for wirelessly transmitting loads sensed by the nozzle load sensing functionality to at least one of a boom operator and a boom flight control computer.
US09840332B2	Deployable door-mounted seat A seat system may include a door and a locking mechanism. The door may be movable between an open position and a closed position. The seat system may include a seat mounted to the door and including a seat bottom that may be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The seat system may further include a locking mechanism operatively coupled to the seat bottom and configured such that movement of the seat bottom from the stowed position to the deployed position when the door is in the closed position causes the locking mechanism to engage fixed door-frame structure located adjacent the door and to immobilize the door against movement from the closed position. Movement of the seat bottom from the deployed position to the stowed position may cause the locking mechanism to disengage from the fixed door-frame structure and to allow the door to be moved from the closed position.
US09840331B2	Deployable dining table A deployable table assembly including a table, first and second non-parallel static rails, and first and second hinges attaching the table to the first and second non-parallel static rails, wherein the first and second hinges configured to travel along the first and second non-parallel static rails to move the table between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein the table when in the deployed position is forward of and vertically lower than the table when in the stowed position.
US09840330B2	Energy supply system for an electrical seat device in an aircraft or spacecraft An energy supply system for an electrical seat device in an aircraft or spacecraft comprises a control unit connected to the seat device, an energy supply which is configured to supply the control unit with electrical energy and an energy storage device which is configured to store electrical energy in a rechargeable manner and which is coupled to the control unit such that said energy storage device can be charged by the energy supply and such that the charging and discharging of said energy storage device can be controlled by the control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to use, as required, the electrical energy stored by the energy storage device to operate the seat device.
US09840328B2	UAS platforms flying capabilities by capturing top human pilot skills and tactics A system and method for an unmanned combat system programmed with autonomous combat capabilities. The system and method include at least one unmanned combat vehicle and a computing subsystem that includes a database, the database storing interview data about combat experiences from a plurality of vehicle operators and recorded vehicle simulator data from simulations of vehicle operations performed by the plurality of vehicle operators, the computing subsystem being configured to program the interview data and the recorded vehicle simulator data stored in the database into the at least one unmanned combat vehicle.
US09840323B1	Drone aircraft A drone aircraft has a main body with a circular shape and a circular outer periphery. One or more rotor blades extend substantially horizontally outward from the main body at or about the circular outer periphery. In addition, one or more counter-rotation blades extend substantially horizontally outward from said main body at or about the circular outer periphery, but vertically offset from the main rotor blades. The main rotor blades are connected to a first annular gear that rotates in a first direction and the counter-rotation blades rotate are connected to a second annular gear that rotates in a second direction that is opposite the first direction for anti-torque. Planetary gears simultaneously drive the first and second annular gear at about the same speed.
US09840322B2	Active semi-levered landing gear An active oleo system for an aircraft semi-levered landing gear system disclosed herein includes a main strut, an auxiliary strut, bogie beam, and a pressure boost mechanism. During a takeoff roll phase, the pressure boost mechanism may increase the pressure in the main strut, forcing the main strut piston to the fully extended length. Thru the action of main strut, auxiliary strut, and bogie beam this may increase the height of the aircraft above ground, providing for a larger achievable rotation angle of the aircraft.
US09840321B2	Aircraft nose provided with a connecting frame between the landing gear housing and the outer skin of the fuselage In order to assist fitting of doors to the landing gear housing and adjusting their position, an aircraft nose is provided comprising a connecting frame between the landing gear housing and the outer skin of the fuselage, the connecting frame extending around an opening in the outer skin and comprising a skirt bearing against the outer skin of the fuselage and attached thereto, the skirt defining a passage for landing gear which is configured to be closed off by doors when the landing gear are in a closed position, and supporting members extending between the fuselage and the doors.
US09840319B2	Superpressure balloon envelope cage structure and rigging technique A balloon apparatus is provided having (1) a cage structure that includes (a) a plurality of vertical tendons, where each of the vertical tendons includes a first end and second end, where the first ends of the vertical tendons are all connected to one another and where the second ends of the vertical tendons are all connected to one another and (b) one or more horizontal tendons, where each horizontal tendon is attached to each of the vertical tendons at a corresponding level of the cage structure and (2) a balloon envelope, where the balloon envelop is arranged inside the cage structure and inflatable within the cage structure.
US09840315B2	Swimming propulsion device A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed.
US09840308B2	Boat with stern hatch with integrated movement A boat includes a hull provided with a rear stern hatch located in correspondence with an internal stern compartment of the hull and suitable for opening and closing in correspondence with an aperture of the compartment, the hatch having a body with opposed side located in correspondence with side walls of the compartment and a upper edge and a lower edge. The hatch includes an actuator to open and close the compartment arranged inside its own body. The actuator rotatably constraining at least one of the sides of the hatch to the hull. The body being not provided with any further connections of the sides to the hull.
US09840305B1	Bicycle control device and bicycle control system A bicycle control device comprises a seat information generator and an assist controller. The seat information generator is configured to generate seat information. The assist controller is configured to control an assist actuator to assist a driving force of a bicycle based on the seat information.
US09840304B2	Hydraulic brake actuation device A hydraulic brake actuation device is provided that basically includes a housing, a master piston, a push rod, an actuation lever, a contact member and a support member. The housing includes a master cylinder. The master piston is slidably disposed in the master cylinder. The push rod is coupled to the master piston. The actuation lever is pivotally attached to the housing. The contact member contacts the actuation lever. The contact member also contacts the push rod that pushes the master piston. The support member is attached to the housing. The support member is a separate piece from the housing that guides the contact member.
US09840296B2	Theft deterrent apparatus A mounting hardware and theft deterrent device includes a hand knob; a threaded screw coupled to the hand knob; a U-clip configured to replace a stock retaining clip on a motorcycle frame and for placement on the motorcycle frame to receive the threaded screw coupled to the hand knob and thereby to secure a motorcycle saddlebag to the motorcycle; and a lock washer for placement over the threaded screw coupled to the hand knob before the threaded screw is inserted into the U-clip. The hand knob, threaded screw fixedly coupled to an underside surface of the hand knob, U-clip, and lock washer collectively form the theft deterrent device. The theft deterrent device is configured for utilization to secure a motorcycle saddlebag to a motorcycle frame without a need for any additional installation tools. The theft deterrent device includes a retaining clip to hold the hand knob to the motorcycle saddlebag.
US09840295B1	Bicycle bag A bicycle bag includes a bag body and at least one adjusting belt assembly. The bag body is adapted to store bicycle accessories and includes a first penetration portion and a second penetration portion. The at least one adjusting belt assembly is selectively inserted through one of the first and second penetration portions to form a suspending portion attachable to a bicycle. Thus, the bicycle bag can be attached to an up tube or a seat post of a bicycle, or attached between the saddle and the seat post of a bicycle to meet user needs.
US09840294B2	Controlling bicycle component according to seat position A control device for controlling a bicycle component in accordance with a seat position of a bicycle seat is provided. The control device may comprise a transmitter configured to transmit a signal relating to the seat position of the bicycle seat, and a mounting structure configured to detachably mount the transmitter to at least one of a bicycle seat post, a bicycle frame, and the bicycle seat.
US09840291B2	Roller device for track-type work vehicle, roller shell unit and roller shell A roller device includes a shaft, a bushing, a roller shell, a retainer, and an elastic member. The shaft has a rotation axis. The bushing has smaller-diameter parts on both ends and a larger-diameter part arranged between the smaller-diameter parts with stepped portions interposed therebetween, and is fitted over the outer circumference of the shaft to be rotatable relative to the shaft around the rotation axis. The roller shell has a cylindrical shape, and is fitted over the outer circumference of the smaller-diameter parts of the bushing to abut on the stepped portions. The retainer is formed annularly, is fixed detachably to an end face of the bushing, and abuts on the end face of the roller shell with the elastic member interposed therebetween.
US09840285B2	Front vehicle body and method of fabricating front vehicle body A front vehicle body includes a side member including a side member inner panel and a side member outer panel, a first reinforcing member, one end of which penetrates the side member and is coupled to the side member inner panel, and an intermediate portion of which is coupled to the side member outer panel, and a fender apron member disposed outside the side member and coupled to the other end of the first reinforcing member.
US09840279B2	Removable steering-wheel assembly for an autonomous vehicle A steering-wheel assembly includes an actuator, an actuator controller, a steering wheel, an attachment, and a data connector (referred to hereinafter as a first data connector). The actuator controller includes a processor and a memory and is communicatively coupled to the actuator. The steering wheel is rotatably coupled to the actuator. The attachment is coupled to the actuator. The first data connector is mounted on the attachment and in communication with the actuator controller. The actuator controller is programmed to instruct the actuator to rotate the steering wheel based on steering-wheel control data provided via the first data connector.
US09840276B2	Surgical patient side cart with steering interface A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system can include one or more wheels positioned to support the cart for wheeled motion on a ground surface, at least one manipulator portion for holding a surgical instrument, a steering interface having a grasping portion and comprising a sensor positioned to sense turning, fore, and aft forces exerted on the grasping portion to move the cart, wherein the sensor is in signal communication with a drive control system of the patient side cart, and an additional sensor operatively coupled to the drive control system. The additional sensor may be positioned between the steering interface and the wheels on a side of the cart at which the steering interface is positioned, wherein in response to a force exerted on the additional sensor during backward motion of the cart in response to an aft force exerted on the grasping portion, the sensor sends a signal to the drive control system to stop motion of the cart.
US09840275B2	Method and system for detecting steering wheel contact In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure describes methods and systems for detecting steering wheel contact by a user. A test signal may be transmitted to a power assisted steering system of a vehicle, where the test signal may apply torque to the steering wheel of the vehicle. A torque sensor may then receive measurements signals indicative of steering wheel torque. The torque indicated by the measurement signals may be compared to an expected torque. Based on the comparison, it may be determined whether the user is in contact with the steering wheel.
US09840270B2	Steering system In a steering system, a pair of side plates of an upper bracket support first tooth rows each including a plurality of first teeth arranged at a pitch and second tooth rows each including a plurality of second teeth arranged at the pitch. An insertion shaft supports third teeth that can come into and out of contact with the first tooth rows and fourth teeth that can come into and out of contact with the second tooth rows. One pair out of a pair of the tooth tip of each first tooth and the tooth tip of the corresponding second tooth and a pair of the tooth tip of each third tooth and the tooth tip of the corresponding fourth tooth are in the same position in a tilt direction, and the other pair are displaced from each other by a length smaller than the pitch in the tilt direction.
US09840267B2	Retractable, sanitary covering sleeve A small container partitioned into two sections—one for housing a pair of retractable cords and the other half for housing a packet containing sanitizing material. Each of the sections have empty spaces therein and are conjoined together via click-and-lock hinges. The empty spaces between two sections when conjoined, they together house the protective covering sleeve. In operation, a user engages a cart handle by attaching the device thereto, and can detach the two sections from each other easily. The two sections when separated deploy the protective covering sleeve over the surface of the handle, providing a sanitary surface for the user to grip.
US09840265B1	Nested luggage cart A cart for transporting goods to various locations. The cart is configured to carry luggage and other items that require transportation, and designed to nest with like-constructed carts, thereby reducing the space required to store the carts when not in use. The cart comprises a platform configured to carry a load. The platform has a first end configured to nest within a like-shaped cart, a second end configured to receive and engage with at least a portion of said like-shaped cart, and opposing sides. The cart further includes a pair of push or pull handles having first ends secured to the first end of the platform and second ends secured to the second end of the platform, and a main body traversing between the first end and the second end. The cart also includes a plurality of wheels attached to a lower surface of the platform.
US09840262B2	Ultrasonic imaging device There is provided an ultrasonic imaging device capable of controlling a moving device according to a movement direction of a platform in the front or the rear thereof. An ultrasonic imaging device includes a platform to which an ultrasound probe is connected, a moving device configured to move the platform, and a manipulation unit configured to control the moving device to be in any mode of an aligned movement mode, a free movement mode and a stop mode, wherein the manipulation unit includes a first manipulation unit that is provided in a first direction of the platform and controls operations of the moving device and a second manipulation unit that is provided in a second direction facing the first direction of the platform and controls operations of the moving device.
US09840260B2	Systems and methods for using a railroad rail as radiating element for transmitting wireless communications signals A railroad communication system includes a radio transmitter for generating radio communications signals and a length of railroad rail coupled to the radio transmitter. The length of rail is disposed on a set of nonconductive railroad ties to form a transmission line for radiating the radio communications signals to a radio receiver in a vicinity of the length of railroad rail.
US09840258B1	System, method, and apparatus for detecting vehicle operator conduct A monitoring system for detecting a condition in a vehicle, including at least one imaging device having a field of view including at least a portion of an interior cabin of the vehicle occupied by an operator of the vehicle during operation, a data storage medium configured to store parameter data in a database, the parameter data including control parameter data for the interior cabin of the vehicle, and at least one processor in communication with the at least one imaging device and the data storage medium. The at least one processor is programmed or configured to receive operational image data from the at least one imaging device, generate operational parameter data from the operational image data, compare the operational parameter data to the control parameter data, and determine if at least one operator is absent from the interior cabin and/or if at least one unauthorized display device is present in the vehicle.
US09840252B2	System and method for vehicle assisted response to road conditions The invention pertains to methods and systems for assisting drivers, automated driver systems, and other vehicle operators with detection, avoidance, and mitigation of the hazards posed by aberrations in roadways. The invention provides complete or partial relief to vehicles traveling on roadways in a variety of conditions.
US09840251B2	Hybrid electric vehicle, drive control method and device of the same The present disclosure provides a hybrid electric vehicle, a drive control method and a drive control device of a hybrid electric vehicle. The drive control method includes: obtaining a current gear position of the hybrid electric vehicle and a current electric charge level of a power battery; obtaining a slope of a road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving, if the current gear position of the hybrid electric vehicle and the current electric charge level of the power battery meet a preset requirement; and causing a working state of an engine and/or a motor of the hybrid electric vehicle according to the slope of the road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving.
US09840250B2	Vehicle drive apparatus A vehicle drive apparatus includes: an engine; a rotary machine; an output member coupled to a drive wheel of a vehicle; a differential mechanism configured to couple the engine, the rotary machine, and the output member together to be differentially rotatable via a plurality of differentially rotatable rotational elements; and an elastic member configured to couple a rotation shaft of the rotary machine to the rotational element of the differential mechanism to be relatively rotatable.
US09840248B2	Method for preventing engine clutch hazard of hybrid vehicle A method for preventing engine clutch hazard of a hybrid vehicle includes: transmitting, by a safety module of a controller, a signal which instructs an engine clutch to be engaged or released to a safety module of an actuator that drives the engine clutch that connects an engine with a motor or disconnects the engine from the motor; and controlling, by the safety module of the actuator, the engine clutch to perform a normal operation based on the signal.
US09840244B2	Electromechanical brake booster An electromechanical brake booster having a plunger rod for connecting a brake pedal lever to a brake master cylinder, a gear motor, which is coupled with the plunger rod, and a control device for driving the gear motor. A pedal force variable representing the pedal force and a plunger rod motion variable representing the motion of the plunger rod are supplied to the control device as input variables. The control device is configured to determine a setpoint return velocity for the plunger rod with the aid of the plunger rod motion variable and an actual return velocity for the plunger rod and the pedal force variable from the setpoint return velocity and to generate an activation signal for the gear motor. This makes it possible to improve the brake release behavior and to reduce high Bernoulli forces at the end stop for the starting position of the brake pedal lever.
US09840242B2	Method for regulating driving stability A method in which the driving behavior of a vehicle is influenced depending on surroundings data in order to support an evasive maneuver as soon as a risk of collision is detected using the data from surroundings sensors and vehicle sensors. The vehicle has an electronically regulated braking system which allows a driver-independent build-up and a modulation of the braking forces on the individual wheels of the vehicle, and a steering input by the drive is supported in the event of a detected risk of collision by a driver-independent braking intervention. A brake slip of at least one wheel of the vehicle is limited to a first slip threshold in a first phase of the evasive maneuver and to a second slip threshold in a second phase of the evasive maneuver, wherein the first slip threshold is smaller than the second slip threshold. The invention further relates to an electronic controller.
US09840241B2	Brake temperature detection device and electric parking brake control device A brake temperature detection device is configured detect brake temperature more accurately. In a situation in which the temperature in the vicinity of the brake has risen above the atmospheric temperature, indicated by a value read off of the detection signal of the temperature sensor, for example when traveling in congested traffic, a value to correct atmospheric temperature is determined, and atmospheric temperature is corrected on the basis of that atmospheric temperature correction value. Subsequently, brake temperature is calculated on the basis of the corrected air temperature. As a result of this configuration, it is possible to have the calculated brake temperature approach the actual brake temperature. This makes it possible to detect brake temperature more accurately.
US09840238B2	Aircraft electric power conversion and distribution system An electric brake power conversion and distribution system for use in aircraft is provided. An array of DC-DC converters is interposed between a DC power source and a plurality of aircraft electric brake actuators. Each of the DC-DC converters has a characteristic output voltage. The DC-DC converters are interconnected in an additive series of connections to provide an output voltage to the plurality of aircraft electric brake actuators that comprises the sum of the characteristic voltages of the DC-DC converters that are enabled at a particular point in time. A controller manipulates an array of switches interconnected with the array of DC-DC converts, such that the controller can selectively enable or inhibit selected ones of the DC-DC converters, as desired. Accordingly different voltages can be made available for the electric brake actuators depending upon aircraft activity, such as landing, taxiing, parking, or in flight. The invention reduces the size, weight, cost, and associated heat buildup of prior power conversion and distribution systems.
US09840237B2	Electric brake system An electric brake system includes an electric brake having a friction pad which is pressed against a brake disk by an electric motor, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive detection outputs from a load detector for detecting a load applied to the brake disk, the brake pedal, and a vehicle speed detector, and to control the electric motor based on the outputs received. In particular, when the vehicle speed detector detects that the vehicle is at a stop, the controller compares the outputs of the brake pedal and of the load detector. If the difference therebetween, if any, is within the width of a dead band, the controller does not change, and thus maintains, the braking load even if the brake pedal is operated.
US09840234B2	Inflator with reactive tire pressure monitoring A wheel inflation apparatus including a wheel engagement unit that suspends a tire/wheel assembly and at least one inflation unit coupled to the robotic arm, each inflation unit being configured to inflate the tire/wheel assembly. A load measuring unit is configured to sense an amount of load being applied to the wheel/tire assembly. A controller is coupled to the load measuring unit for receiving a load signal and determining an internal air pressure of the tire/wheel assembly based on the load signal. The controller controls the at least one inflation unit based on the determined internal air pressure and a target (desired) air pressure value.
US09840228B2	Method for activating or deactivating functions and device for influencing functions in a motor vehicle A method for activating or deactivating functions in a motor vehicle is provided. A control signal for activating or deactivating at least one function can be input via at least one interface. At least one function includes timer programming and/or at least one function can be activated or deactivated in a remotely controllable manner from outside the motor vehicle via the communication interface. At least one control command is input via at least one interface, via which control command an activation or deactivation of the function is blocked via the timer programming and/or via the communication interface. A device for influencing functions in a motor vehicle is also provided.
US09840227B2	Seat belt retractor A seatbelt retractor that includes a locking mechanism to prevent rotation of a spool in an extracting direction, a ratchet gear 7 and a locking gear 30 that integrally rotate with the spool, a clutch 50 that moves a pawl 9 from a rest position to an engaging position with respect to the ratchet gear 7, a clutch biasing member that biases the clutch 50 in a retracting direction and in a extracting direction, and a connecting mechanism to connect the clutch 50 to the locking gear 30. When extraction of the webbing is locked, a direction of biasing to rotate of the clutch 50 is maintained in the extracting direction so that the amount of retraction of the webbing required to release the lock is reduced to achieve quick release of the lock.
US09840221B2	Grab handle bracket An A-pillar grab handle attachment bracket configured to connect a grab handle to an A-pillar structure of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The bracket comprises a first flange, a second flange, and a body portion connecting the first and second flanges. The first flange is configured to couple to the grab handle and the second flange is configured to couple to the A-pillar structure of the motor vehicle. The first and second flanges are spaced apart and the body portion extends between the first and second flanges and at least partially defines a channel configured to receive an inflatable portion of a side air curtain bag of the motor vehicle, such that the inflatable portion of the airbag deploys through an open side of the channel between the first and second flanges.
US09840208B2	Door outbelt unit for vehicle and vehicle door thererof A door outbelt unit for a vehicle door includes an end piece clip forming a “U”-shaped clip pocket, an end piece forming a pocket boss inserted into a clip pocket, and a door outbelt forming an internal space inserted and enclosed with an end piece to expose the pocket boss to the outside, in which the door outbelt is assembled only by a process of pressing the end piece in an H direction (vertical direction) after an end piece clip is assembled in an L direction (horizontal direction), so as to prevent lifting of the door outbelt or damage of parts during assembly.
US09840207B2	Profile section molded by multi-injection molding and forming a seal or a molding for the body of a motor vehicle, and method for manufacturing same The present invention relates to a profile section molded by the multi-injection molding of thermoplastic materials having different hardnesses, and forming a seal or a molding for the body of a motor vehicle, as well as to a method for manufacturing said profile section. Said profile section (10″) includes at least: an antifriction coating (13″) tightly bonded to a longitudinal sealing surface (12a″) of the profile section and intended enabling the latter to sealingly contact a mobile element of the vehicle, said sealing surface ending, substantially at a right angle at the respective ends thereof, in two transverse sealing edge surfaces of the profile section; and/or a decorative film (14″) tightly bonded to a visible longitudinal surface (11c″) of the profile section and intended for enhancing the appearance of said surface, wherein said visible longitudinal surface is separate from the sealing surface and ends, substantially at a right angle at the respective ends thereof, in two visible transverse edge surfaces of the profile section, characterized in that said materials are overmolded: (i) either on said coating(s) or on said film(s), which is/are tightly bonded, in a continuous manner, to at least one of the visible edge surfaces; (ii) or on said coating(s) and on said film(s), which are optionally tightly bonded, in a continuous manner, to at least one of the sealing edge surfaces and to at least one of the visible edge surfaces.
US09840206B2	Multipurpose utility board for vehicle tailgate A utility board that may be securely attached to a tailgate. The utility board may include a cutting board, a channel for collecting fluids, one or more connection sites that may be located in various positions about utility board. The utility board may optionally include a rinsing device, electrical outlets, one or more heating elements, one or more utensil holders, and/or accessories for use in recreational activities such as playing games.
US09840203B2	Storage system for a vehicle A storage system for a vehicle, including housing, which at least partially surrounds a storage compartment, and at least one storage tray at least partially disposed in the storage compartment. The storage tray is designed to be able to slide with respect to the housing.
US09840202B1	Motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly A motor vehicle hybrid panel assembly includes a body formed of a metallic sheet having multiple apertures created therein. At least one reinforcement member of a polymeric material is integrally connected to the body proximate to and surrounding at least two of the multiple apertures. At least one connecting member of the polymeric material is integrally connected to each of the at least one reinforcement member, and extends away from the at least two of the multiple apertures on the body. At least one joining member of the polymeric material is integrally connected to the at least one reinforcement member and integrally connected to the body.
US09840196B1	Airport terminal courtesy car indicator system using speakers for providing instructions An airport terminal courtesy car indicator system that will prevent uncomfortable situations between operators of the courtesy cars and bystanders within an airport terminal. The courtesy car indicator comprises of an airport terminal transportation vehicle, that may be a golf cart, that is equipped with a synthesizer, an amplifier, and a speaker system that can be manually operated by an operator to give at least 4 instructions with regards to the positioning of the car within the terminal in relation any bystander within the vicinity of the courtesy car.
US09840195B2	Attachment structure for lighting device Provided is an attachment structure for a lighting device, with which it is possible to reduce the time that attachment requires and stably attach a lighting device to a curved surface on which the lighting device is to be attached without using a screw member. This attachment structure for a lighting device is equipped with: a base provided on a curved surface of a door lining and having a plate-shaped base section; and an attachment part provided on the base and used for affixing the lighting device to the base section.
US09840192B2	Blind spot warning apparatus, assembly and method A blind spot warning apparatus, system and method provide for an electrically-actuated blind spot detection sensor that is electronically or wirelessly connected to a programmable logic controller (“PLC”). The PLC is then electronically or wirelessly connected to at least one electrically-actuated light-emitting fixture that can be affixed to the exterior surface of a first vehicle. The light fixture is positioned to be easily visualized by the driver of a second vehicle. Visualization is accomplished by using letters, words, symbols or other warning indicia within the fixture to convey a visual warning to the driver of the second vehicle. Light fixture actuation is controlled by the PLC as to both the position of the second vehicle relative to the first vehicle and to the amount of time that the second vehicle remains in a particular blind spot position as detected by the detection sensor and processed via the PLC.
US09840191B1	Vehicle lamp assembly A lamp assembly is provided herein. The lamp assembly includes first and second light sources disposed in a housing. The first and second light sources emit light at varied wavelengths. A badge is disposed on a vehicle and is operably coupled with the first light source. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the badge and is configured to luminesce in response to receiving an excitation light emitted by the first light source.
US09840187B2	LED light bar cover A light bar cover for covering a light bar is provided, which comprises a cover portion, hinges, cover handles, hook rings, and one or more hooks. The cover portion is configured for covering a front portion of the light bar. The hinges are installed between the cover portion and the light bar, so as to open and close the cover portion about the hinges. Each of the cover handles is disposed on an exterior surface of the cover portion. Each of the hook rings is disposed on an exterior surface of the light bar. The hooks are configured for holding each of the cover handles and a corresponding hook ring, so as to hold securely the cover portion in an open position or a close position.
US09840177B2	Assist grip An assist grip attached to an inside of a vehicle cabin of an automobile is provided with a grip main member including a pair of concave portions formed at both ends in a longitudinal direction, and a pair of groove portions formed at sections opposing in the longitudinal direction on respective peripheral walls of the concave portions; a hinge including a pair of upright portions housed in the concave portions, and separated by a predetermined interval, and a pair of round boss portions protruding from both outer sides of the upright portions, and formed to respectively pass through the pair of groove portions; a bearing concave portion provided in one groove portion and into which the round boss portion is inserted; and a stopper member preventing a disconnection from a state of rotational shaft insertion wherein the round boss portion is inserted into the bearing concave portion.
US09840175B2	Foaming die device adapted to effect foaming in trim cover assembly integrally to form headrest, and foaming process for forming headrest by effecting foaming in trim cover assembly integrally, using the foaming die device A foaming die device for forming a headrest is provided, which comprises a lower die having a first protrusion and an upper die having a second protrusion. The lower and upper dies are used for accommodating a trim cover assembly with a headrest stay portion extending outwardly through a stay passage hole formed in the trim cover assembly. The first and second protrusions are adapted to press and turn over a projected area created about the stay hole into the inside of that trim cover assembly. Also, a foaming process for forming the headrest, using this foaming die device, is provided, in which the projected area is turned over by the first and second protrusions into the trim cover assembly when placing the trim cover assembly in the dies. Hence, conventional preliminary steps using cylindrical stick to turn over the projected area into the trim cover assembly are eliminated.
US09840170B2	Vehicle seat A seat suitable for sports type automobiles with a low hip point. An energy absorbing structure part provided in a cushion frame is constituted of a substantially square frame body including a front beam and a rear beam, and stringers bridged across them and provided separately from side frames. It is structured such that belt anchor attaching members are each provided between a coupling position to a vicinity of a rear portion of upper rails of sliders and a coupling position of the rear beam in the stringers. When an impact force of a predetermined value or higher is applied, the stringers deform to absorb the impact force and trusses are formed after the deformation, thereby enabling to sustain a further impact force which continues to be applied.
US09840166B2	Determining the number of people in a vehicle A computer device may include logic configured to detect a wake up event that wakes the computer device from an idle mode, wherein the wake up event indicates that a user is getting ready to use a vehicle; obtain accelerometer data from an accelerometer, associated with the vehicle, during a time period that includes the wake up event; determine a number of door slam events during the time period based on the obtained accelerometer data; and determine a number of people in the vehicle based on the determined number of door slam events.
US09840164B2	Electric vehicle An electric vehicle capable of efficiently and reliably cooling a power converter disposed inside an exterior. An electric vehicle includes a frame extending in a longitudinal direction, a power converter being long in the longitudinal direction along the frame, and an exterior extending in the longitudinal direction to cover the frame and the power converter, the exterior defining a cooling air path between the power converter to allow cooling air to flow through the cooling air path along the longitudinal direction. The power converter extends in the longitudinal direction in the cooling air path, and includes a plurality of heat radiation fins protruding toward an inner surface of the exterior, and the exterior includes an air induction port provided at a front end of the cooling air path to allow travelling wind to flow into the cooling air path.
US09840159B2	Energy storage device having a DC voltage supply circuit and method for providing a DC voltage from an energy storage device The invention relates to a system having an energy storage device and a DC voltage supply circuit, wherein the energy storage device has at least two energy supply branches, which are each coupled at a first output to at least one respective output terminal of the energy storage device in order to generate an AC voltage at the output terminals, and at a second output to a shared bus, wherein each of the energy supply branches has a plurality of energy storage modules connected in series. The energy storage modules each comprise an energy storage cell module having at least one energy storage cell and a coupling device having a coupling bridge circuit made from coupling elements. The coupling elements are designed to selectively connect the energy storage cell module to the respective energy supply branch or to bypass the energy supply branch. The DC voltage supply circuit has: a bridge circuit having a plurality of first feed terminals, each of which is coupled to one of the output terminals of the energy storage device; two feeding nodes, at least one of which is coupled to the bridge circuit; and a module-tapping circuit that has at least one module switching branch having a commutating diode. Each of the at least one module switching branches connects a coupling node between two energy storage modules of one of the energy supply branches switchably to a feeding node.
US09840158B2	Current measuring relay device Provided is a current measuring relay device capable of measuring a current flowing in a relay and controlling an operation of the relay based on the measured result, without depending on a control operation of an external control device such as a battery management system (BMS) by integrating the relay with a current measuring sensor.
US09840156B2	Automatically selecting charging routine for an electric vehicle by balancing utility and user considerations An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging system includes an EVSE charging station that is configured to be coupled to an electric vehicle (EV). The charging system further includes an EVSE cloud server coupled to the EVSE charging station optionally via a charge management network. The EVSE cloud server may automatically determine a charging routine for the EV based on historic rate and charge data of the EV and enable a user to interactively modify the charging routine in real-time. The charging routine may provide one or more charging options to the user based on a desired trade-off between different charging cost structures and the required time to charge the EV.
US09840147B2	Vehicle display system Provided is a vehicle display system that displays information to be displayed such that the information is recognized by a user inside a vehicle interior in an inner region of a frame of a movable body, wherein a guided portion of a guide device includes a second rotating shaft and first and second rotating bodies disposed coaxially with the rotating shaft, rolling contact surfaces rolling along a guide rail being formed thereon.
US09840144B2	Front air-rectifying structure of automotive vehicle A shutter unit comprises plural flaps, a shutter frame member, and a second support portion to support an air guide member. The air guide member comprises a lower face portion positioned between an upper grille opening portion and the flaps, a first fixation portion fixed to a first support portion of a shroud member, and a second fixation portion fixed to a second support portion of the shutter unit. The lower face portion is configured such that the lower face portion in a state in which the second fixation portion is fixed to the second support portion is spaced apart upward from the shutter frame member.
US09840143B1	Cooling pump assembly and cooling system for utility vehicle A coolant pump assembly having a combined hydraulic drive pump and a coolant circulating pump is disclosed herein, for use in connection with a utility vehicle, such as a ride-on or stand-on mower. Such a vehicle includes at least one combination pump assembly that utilizes a first fluid circuit to hydraulically drive a wheel of the vehicle and a second fluid circuit to cool one or more vehicle components.
US09840138B2	Vehicle vibration suppressing structure A vehicle vibration suppressing structure includes a floor panel, a storage section, and a vibration suppressing section. The floor panel includes a general portion that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction and a vehicle width direction, and a floor pan that is provided contiguously to the general portion and that is formed in a concave shape indented toward a vehicle lower side. The storage section that covers the floor pan as viewed from a vehicle upper side is attached to the general portion, and is capable of storing a storage object. The vibration suppressing section is disposed between a lower face of the storage section and a bottom wall portion of the floor pan in a state of contact with the lower face and the bottom wall portion.
US09840137B2	Electrically-driven vehicle An electrically-driven vehicle includes a high-capacity battery unit and a high-output battery unit, both of which supply electric power to rotating electric machines, and a charging inlet serving as a charging port of an external power supply. The high-capacity battery unit receives more charge power from the charging inlet than the high-output battery unit and is positioned nearer to the charging inlet than the high-output battery unit is to the charging inlet. In this way, an electric power loss increase caused by a wiring resistance during an external charge can be suppressed in a plug-in type electrically-driven vehicle, which is chargeable by an external power supply.
US09840134B2	Sunshade assembly and open roof construction provided therewith A sunshade assembly for use in a vehicle roof assembly comprises a flexible sunscreen having at least a central part and two opposed inwardly folded longitudinal edges connected to the central part by means of folding lines. A winding shaft for winding and unwinding the flexible sunscreen is provided at the trailing edge and an operating beam at the leading edge of the sunscreen. Two opposed longitudinal guides retain therein and guide corresponding ones of the folded longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The guides are provided with locking members for engaging an outer end of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges for preventing these edges from moving out of the longitudinal guides when the sunscreen is at least partly unwound. The sunscreen includes at least two members which are each arranged substantially parallel to a respective longitudinal edge and which are buckle-stiff in a direction parallel to said longitudinal edge.
US09840131B2	Device and system for providing a wind curtain for preventing bugs from contacting a viewing surface The present invention is directed to a device and system designed to prevent organisms, such as bugs, from contacting a viewing surface, such as a windshield or window associated with a moving vehicle. The device contains at least a first side wall having an air intake member constructed to receive and capture air flow generated by movement of the motor vehicle. A second wall contains air distribution members and is oriented in a different direction as that of the first wall. Because the device is designed to have side walls oriented at different directions, air exiting the device travels in a different path than the path of entry. In this manner, air flow can be directed to travel across a viewing surface, thereby providing a curtain of air thereupon.
US09840129B2	Vehicle, cooling apparatus, and cooling method There are provided a vehicle, a cooling apparatus, and a cooling method. The vehicle includes passenger space to accommodate a user gets, a tank to store the compressed air, and a control unit to release the compressed air stored in the tank into the passenger space. The passenger space is cooled by discharging the compressed air into the passenger space.
US09840125B2	Aircraft galley with air-through carts An apparatus for air-through cooling of aircraft galley food carts includes one or more chilled galley food cart bays and one or more galley chiller air supply and return ducting assemblies including a supply airflow duct and a bifurcated return airflow duct. Airflow balance baffles may be placed at the air return outlet portions and the supply airflow duct inlet portion, and interfaces between galley food carts and supply outlet ports and return inlet ports resilient may include resilient or insulated seals, and spring loaded sealing flaps opened by contact with a portion of a galley food cart.
US09840124B2	Electronic control system for a motor vehicle The present invention relates to an electronic control system for a motor vehicle, including a control device, an actuator, and at least one sensor. The control system according to the invention is characterized in that it has a sensor board for reading the data detected by the sensor, wherein the sensor board has a memory for storing actuator-specific data and an interface between the sensor board and the control device for transferring the data stored in the sensor board to the control device. The present invention also relates to a method for operating this type of control system.
US09840119B1	Method and apparatus for detecting a status of an electrical connection with an object A method and apparatus for detecting an object behind a vehicle are provided. The method includes determining a status of an electrical connection between an object and the vehicle; detecting a forward movement of the vehicle; based on the status of the electrical connection and the detecting of the forward movement, detecting the object behind the vehicle; and controlling to output a notification that alerts of the status of the electrical connection. The method and apparatus may be used to alert an operator when the trailer is electrically disconnected from the vehicle.
US09840114B2	Pneumatic radial tire for a passenger car having ultra fine steel cords for a carcass ply Disclosed is a pneumatic radial tire for a passenger car having ultra fine steel cords for a carcass ply in which adhesive force between a carcass ply layer and a side wall or a rim flange rubber adjacent to a turn up portion on an outside and a stiffness of the rim flange rubber are larger than a bending stiffness of the carcass ply layer so as to improve durability of a bead part while reducing poor air inletting generated at a carcass turn up portion.
US09840113B2	Non-pneumatic tire having improved riding comfort A non-pneumatic tire is disclosed herein. The non-pneumatic tire includes a cylindrical tread configured to come into contact with a road surface, an aluminum wheel configured to form a circumference smaller than that of the tread and concentrically disposed inside the tread, and a polyurethane spoke configured to perform a shock absorbing action while connecting the tread with the aluminum wheel. The aluminum wheel includes a plurality of depressed grooves formed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential surface of the aluminum wheel. A plurality of vibration isolators made of vibration isolation material is inserted into the grooves.
US09840111B2	Reinforced bicycle rim A bicycle wheel including a hub and a rim coupled to the hub. The wheel also includes a cover that is coupled to rim and that defines a bead seat engageable by a tire. The rim can have a first annular feature and the cover can have a second annular feature that is complementary to the first annular feature to attach the cover to the rim.
US09840109B2	Engineered surface for providing low friction and improved comfort on devices that contact the skin or other external tissue of the user An apparatus structured to contact external tissue, such as skin, of a user includes an elastomeric contacting portion that is structured to directly engage the external tissue. The contacting portion has an engineered surface (64A, 64B) that includes a plurality of non-random, predesigned surface features (70, 74B, 76B, 78B) designed to reduce friction and improve user comfort. In one implementation, the pitch (P) between each immediately adjacent pair of the surface features (70, 76B) is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum pitch value, and the height (H) of each of the surface features (70, 76B) is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum height value.
US09840107B2	Dissolvable ink-support sheet material A sheet material for use as a dissolvable decal comprises a dissolvable paper or polymer layer whose dissolvability in water is enhanced using a temporary water barrier. In one embodiment, the sheet material comprises a dissolvable paper stock layer coated with the temporary water barrier layer in the form of an acrylate polymer. To create the decal, one or more ink layers are applied, either on top of the temporary water barrier, or between the temporary water barrier and a top face of the dissolvable paper stock. The sheet material also comprises a removable release liner comprising a sheet with a silicone release coating on one side. In use, the paper/plastic liner is removed and the resulting decal is then positioned on a vehicle. The decal remains on the vehicle, but it is ultimately removable under high pressure water conditions.
US09840105B2	System, apparatus, and method for forming an image with decolorable toner and erasing toner on a sheet after displaying a reduction in environmental burdens A system in an embodiment includes an image forming apparatus, an erasing apparatus, a first apparatus, and a display unit. The image forming apparatus forms an image on a sheet using a decolorable color material. The erasing apparatus decolorizes an image. The first apparatus computes, from a reduction in the number of sheets achieved by a setting for image formation in the image forming apparatus, the amount of a reduction in environmental burdens achieved by use of the image forming apparatus and computes, from the number of sheets erased by the erasing apparatus, the amount of a reduction in environmental burdens achieved by use of the erasing apparatus. The display unit simultaneously displays the amount of the reduction in environmental burdens achieved by the image forming apparatus and the amount of the reduction in environmental burdens achieved by the erasing apparatus.
US09840100B2	Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes: a first transporting path which passes through a recording portion that performs recording on a medium fed from a medium accommodation cassette that accommodates the medium, in a straight line shape; a second transporting path which is connected to the first transporting path, and transports and switches back the medium in a reverse direction; a third transporting path which is connected to the second transporting path and allows the medium to bypass an upper side of the recording portion, to be reversed, and to be converged in the first transporting path; a fourth transporting path which is connected to a downstream of the first transporting path, reverses and discharges the medium, along an outer side of the second transporting path; and a medium receiving tray which receives the medium discharged from the fourth transporting path.
US09840097B2	Printer The disclosure discloses a printer including a load circuit, a controller, a power receiving terminal, a first switching circuit, and a second switching circuit. The controller is configured to control voltage supply to the load circuit, and is connected to an input part. The power receiving terminal is configured to be connected to a power feeding terminal of an external power source device. The first switching circuit includes a first switch element configured to switch between conduction and interruption in accordance with a first control signal input from the controller, and is connected between the power receiving terminal and the input part. The second switching circuit includes a second switch element configured to switch between conduction and interruption in accordance with a second control signal input from the controller, and is connected between the battery storage part and the input part.
US09840095B2	Image recording device An image reading device includes a tray unit, a recording unit disposed above the tray unit, an outer guide defining a curved path extending from the tray unit to the recording unit, a sheet feeder configured to feed a sheet from the tray unit to the curved path, and a return guide disposed between the recording unit and the tray unit. The return guide pivots about a shaft and guides the sheet having an image recorded thereon back to the curved path. The tray unit includes at least one supporting portion. The return guide includes at least one supported portion. The at least one supporting portion of the tray unit engages the at least one supported portion of the return guide such that the return guide takes a guiding position in which the return guide defines a return path extending to the curved path.
US09840093B2	Light emitting elements drive control device, droplets-deposited layer drying device and image processing apparatus A light emitting elements drive control device includes: a supplying unit that supplies a common power source voltage to a plurality of light emitting elements whose light emission quantities are controlled individually by current controls; a determining unit that determines voltage ranges capable of assuring proper current control operations on the individual light emitting elements based on drive voltages for the respective light emitting elements that vary as the current controls are performed; and a setting unit that sets the power source voltage to be supplied from the supplying unit from a common voltage range of the voltage ranges determined by the determining unit.
US09840092B2	Image forming apparatus using a pre-processing liquid and a post-processing liquid, and an image forming method using a pre-processing liquid and a post-processing liquid Disclosed is an image forming apparatus including an image forming unit that ejects droplets from an image forming apparatus, and forms an image on a surface of a printing medium, a pre-processing unit that applies a pre-processing liquid to the surface of the printing medium before the image is formed by the image forming unit, and a post-processing unit that applies a post-processing liquid different from the pre-processing liquid to the surface of the printing medium after the image is formed by the image forming unit. The pre-processing unit applies an amount of the pre-processing liquid which is determined based on a type of the printing medium and the post-processing unit applies an amount of the post-processing liquid which is determined based on the type of the printing medium.
US09840090B2	Flatbed printer assembly A flatbed printer assembly includes a medium support table for supporting a recording medium, the table extending in a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction; a gantry arranged to be moveable over the medium support table in the first direction; a carriage support movably arranged on the gantry to move over the medium support table in the second direction; a carriage configured to be detachably coupled to the carriage support; a carriage station for holding the carriage, when such carriage is detached from the carriage support; wherein the carriage support is configured to engage and disengage the carriage at the carriage station.
US09840089B2	Printer, printing system, and card manufacturing method An input unit receives first image data corresponding to a first print image of a first ink. A density acquisition unit acquires a density value of each pixel included in the first image data. A glossy image density decision unit sets a gloss density value to the minimum possible value of the gloss density value when the density value of the pixel is less than a predetermined value, and sets the gloss density value to a value larger than the minimum possible value when the density value of the pixel is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. A dithering processor performs dithering based on the set gloss density value to create second image data corresponding to a second print image of a second glossy ink. A transfer device transfers the first and second print images on a print body to form a glossy image on the print body.
US09840085B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus and liquid ejecting method A liquid ejecting apparatus includes: an attachment unit to which a liquid container that contains liquid is attachable; a liquid ejecting head that ejects the liquid; and a connection portion that is provided on the attachment unit and is detachably inserted into a connection port of the liquid container. The connection portion has at least one opening of a first flow passage and at least one opening of a second flow passage separately. The first flow passage is a passage through which the liquid contained in the liquid container is sent to the liquid ejecting head. The second flow passage is a passage through which the liquid contained in the liquid container is sent, but not to the liquid ejecting head.
US09840083B2	Method for damping pressure peaks in a line for ink of an inkjet printer A method for damping pressure peaks in an ink line of an inkjet printer includes connecting the line to a chamber divided by a diaphragm into an air-filled first space and an ink-filled second space, connecting the first space to an air-filled buffer, connecting the buffer to an air pump, a) pumping air into the first space until freeing the chamber of ink and the diaphragm rests on a chamber wall or tension in the diaphragm begins rising substantially linearly, then b) pumping air out of the first space until filling the chamber with ink and the diaphragm rests on a chamber wall or tension of the diaphragm begins rising substantially linearly, while determining the number of pump cycles, then c) pumping air into the first space while passing through substantially half of the determined pump cycles. Steps a and b may be reversed.
US09840079B2	Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes a carriage which is capable of moving along a first direction, a first sliding section that is provided in the carriage, on one side in a second direction, which intersects the first direction, a second sliding section that is provided, in an arm section, which extends from the other side, protruding in the second direction, a tube that supplies the liquid, which is delivered from a liquid accommodation section, to the carriage, extends in a direction that intersects the second direction by extending out from the carriage, and extends in an opposite direction by turning back in a vertical direction, in which the tube extends in the direction that intersects the second direction by passing at least one of above and below the arm section.
US09840076B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head includes driving elements and electrodes each extending a second direction for ejecting liquid of pressure chambers through nozzles. The driving elements are classified into a first element group and a second element group. The electrodes are arranged along a first direction intersecting the second direction and are classified into a first electrode group electrically connected to the first element group, a second electrode group electrically connected to the second element group and a third electrode group not contribute to the ejecting liquid.
US09840075B1	Printing method with multiple aligned drop ejectors A method of printing an image with a printhead having spatially offset groups of drop ejectors, each group having a plurality of drop ejectors that are aligned substantially along a scan direction, includes enabling simultaneous firing of drop ejectors that are corresponding members of a first set of groups. Drop ejectors within each group of the first set are sequentially fired until each member of each group has had opportunity to fire. Corresponding drop ejectors of a second set of groups are simultaneously fired, and drop ejectors within each group of the second set are sequentially fired. Any additional groups of drop ejectors are likewise fired until all drop ejectors have had opportunity to fire during a first stroke. Drop ejectors are fired in subsequent strokes similar to the first stroke as the recording medium is moved relative to the printhead along the scan direction until printing is completed.
US09840073B2	Drying device, system comprising a drying device and method for operating a drying device for drying between inking units of a printing machine The invention relates to a drying device (10) for a drying between inking units of a printing machine (1), with which a substrate (2) can be transported via rotating cylinders (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) and is printable with a coloring agent (4), with an air supply unit (11) for supplying of air (5) in direction of the substrate (2) in order to effect a drying of the coloring agent (4), a suction unit (12) for discharging the air (5), a control unit (20), which controls and/or regulates the air supply unit (11) in dependence of the operating parameters (B) in a way that altering drying areas (13.1, 13.2, 13.3) are adjustable at the substrate (2).
US09840070B2	Crash-durable adhesive with enhanced stress durability A heat-curable structural adhesive includes a non-rubber-modified epoxy resin, a reaction product of a carboxyl-or amine-terminated butadiene polymer or copolymer and a bisphenol F-based epoxy resin, a elastomeric toughener containing capped isocyanate groups, one or more epoxy curing agents a moisture scavenger and a heat activatable catalyst comprising a mixture of a solid or liquid tertiary amine compound that has a boiling temperature of at least 130° C. and a novolac resin. The structural adhesive develops excellent bonding properties when cured at moderate temperatures, especially from 120 to 170° C., and in addition performs very well in environmental aging stress testing. The adhesive is particularly good for bonding aluminum to another metal, or bonding aluminum to aluminum.
US09840069B2	Packaging laminate and packaging container for a fermented liquid milk product Packaging laminate for a packaging container for a fermented liquid milk product, such as soured milk, yogurt and crème fraîche. The packaging laminate has a paper layer, and outer liquid-tight layers on both sides of the paper layer. One of the outer layers of the packaging laminate has a whey protein surface coating.
US09840067B2	Heat-shrinkable laminated film, molded product and heat-shrinkable label comprising the film, and container A heat-shrinkable laminated film having: (A) layer mainly having a polyester series resin; (C) layer mainly having a polystyrene series resin or mixture of polyester series and polystyrene series resins; and (B) layer mainly having polyester series and polystyrene series resins and disposed between (A) and (C) layers, the film having excellent heat-shrinkability, transparency, and interlayer-adhesiveness at room temperature, not easily peeled in a high-temperature treatment, inhibited from whitening when bent during processing, and suitable for shrinkage-packaging, shrink-bond-packaging, etc., with (B) layer having: a hard polyester series resin or mixture of hard polyester series and soft polyester series resins; and soft styrene series resin, hard styrene series resin, or mixture thereof, or with a content of the (B) layer polyester series resin smaller than that of the (A) layer one, and a content of the (C) layer polyester series resin smaller than that of the (B) layer one.
US09840066B2	Light weight gypsum board This invention provides gypsum wallboards with a unique microstructure where the walls between voids are enhanced in thickness and strength to substantially improve the strength and handling properties of the wallboards. A method of making lightweight gypsum wallboards is also provided.
US09840065B2	Method of using a sterilization wrap system A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.
US09840058B2	Fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material, prepreg and, tubular body made of fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material An object of the present invention is to provide a novel fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material having improved strength. The fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material of the present invention comprises a cured product of an epoxy resin composition and a reinforcing fiber, wherein the epoxy resin composition comprises a novolac type epoxy resin as an epoxy resin component, and the cured product of the epoxy resin composition has a swelling ratio in a range from 20 mass % to 44 mass % in methyl ethyl ketone.
US09840049B2	Cellular polymeric material A formulation includes a polymeric material and can be used to form an insulated container.
US09840046B2	Apparatus for the introduction of air and/or sealant into a tire An apparatus for the introduction of air and/or sealant into a tire includes a container for the sealant which has an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet can be connected to the inlet end of a hose whose outlet end can be connected to the tire to be filled and includes a pressure generation means which can be selectively connected to the inlet of the container or to the inlet end of a hose whose outlet end can be connected to the tire to be filled. The same hose is provided for the connection between the pressure generation means and the tire to be filled, on the one hand, and between the outlet of the container and the tire to be filled, on the other hand, with respective couplings being provided at the pressure generation means, at the inlet of the container and at the outlet of the container as well as at the inlet end of the hose which selectively enable the inlet end of the hose to be connected directly to the pressure generation means or the inlet of the container to be connected to the pressure generation means and the inlet end of the hose to be connected to the outlet of the container.
US09840044B2	Controlled translation method of affixing a termination to a tensile member A method for creating a termination by attaching some kind of fitting to the end of a tensile member such as a cable. The end fitting is provided with an internal cavity. The cavity has a proximal portion that is adjacent to the area where the tensile member exits the fitting and a distal portion on its opposite end. A length of the tensile member's filaments is placed within this expanding cavity and infused with liquid potting compound. The method exploits the characteristic of a liquid potting compound as it transitions to a solid. The potting compound in one portion of the cavity is typically transitioned to a solid at a more rapid rate than other portions. Once the potting compound in one portion of the cavity has transitioned sufficiently to hold the filaments at the desired level, tension is placed on the tensile member and a small linear displacement may be imposed on the tensile member. This linear displacement tends to pull the filaments residing in the potting compound into better alignment and improve load sharing.
US09840041B2	Stiffening element and reinforced structure A stiffening element including at least a first stiffening profile and at least a second stiffening profile. The first stiffening profile includes a profile member. At least one structural flange is connected to the profile member. A through-passage extends through the profile member. At least one support flange is connected to the profile member. The second stiffening profile includes a bottom portion and at least one support side portion connected to the bottom portion. A method for manufacturing a stiffening element. A method for manufacturing a reinforced structure, where the reinforced structure includes at least one structural element and at least one stiffening element.
US09840037B2	Method of making continuous folded and creased waistband and collar stand A continuous stream of elements or parts of garments is formed by providing a continuous first substrate and optionally a continuous fusible substrate; positioning the continuous fusible substrate on the continuous first substrate to form a combination; fusing the combination to form a first fused combination; folding the first fused combination to form a folded fused combination; and then pressing the folded fused combination to form the continuous stream, wherein the continuous stream includes multiple individual elements or parts. The elements or parts may be collar stands or waistbands.
US09840034B2	Mold for vehicle bumper fascia and associated molding technique A mold for producing a vehicle bumper fascia and methods for releasing the bumper fascia are provided. The mold includes a core mold half having a primary mold core. A first movable mold core is slidingly engaged to the primary mold core. A second movable mold core is slidingly engaged to the first movable mold core. A third movable mold core is slidingly engaged to the second movable mold core. Portions of the primary mold core and the movable mold cores together define cavities for forming the mounting rib, a wing portion, and a wheel well flange of the bumper fascia. Methods of releasing the bumper fascia include the steps of providing the mold, disengaging the movable mold cores from each other and from the primary mold core.
US09840033B2	Mold for resin injection molding A mold for resin injection molding 1 having a shaping region formed by a low-density shaped portion 22 and a high-density shaped portion 21 in which each ventilation channel 32 for gas existing between an external region and a molding portion region forms a hollow state surrounded by a peripheral wall having any one or both of the high-density shaped portion 21 and the low-density shaped portion 22, and the secondary vent 33 connecting communicatively with a region molding portion is formed only by a low-density shaped portion 22 with thickness thinner than that of the shaping region.
US09840031B2	Hydraulic tire vulcanizing machine capable of realizing self-adaptive mold adjustment without a supporting plate A hydraulic tire vulcanizing machine includes a frame, a cross beam mechanism, a plurality of groups of pulling rods and a mold locking mechanism, and hydraulic oil cylinders. Each pulling rod includes an upper pulling rod unit and a disconnectable lower pulling rod unit. The upper pulling rod unit is fixedly connected to the upper cross beam, and the lower pulling rod unit is equipped through the lower cross beam and the corresponding hydraulic oil cylinder with the mold locking mechanisms being connected to the lower pulling rod units. Each mold locking mechanism includes a driving device, a swing link, a plurality of connectors and at least one ball pin boss in mutual connection. Detection devices are provided for upper and lower pulling rod units connecting position with each of the detection devices include an impactor and a limit switch. The impactor is arranged on the upper pulling rod unit.
US09840030B2	Ceramic preform and method The present application discloses a ceramic preform, a method of making a ceramic preform and a metal matrix composite comprising a ceramic preform. In one exemplary embodiment, the ceramic preform comprises a ceramic compound compressed into the shape of a cylinder by rotational compression molding. The cylinder has an inner surface and an outer surface. A first liner may be attached to the inner surface of the cylinder and a second liner may attached to the outer surface of the cylinder. The metal matrix composite of the present application may be formed as a brake drum or a brake disc.
US09840029B2	Device for storing and mixing bone cement A device stores, mixes, and applies polymethylmethacrylate bone cement. The device comprises a first container for a first pasty component of the bone cement, a dispensing plunger arranged in the first container such that it can be shifted and serves for pressing the content of the first container out of a dispensing opening, a mixing facility for mixing the content of the first container, whereby the mixing facility is arranged in the first container and the mixing facility can be moved in the first container from outside for mixing, and at least one second container for at least one second component of the bone cement is arranged in or on said first container. The second container can be opened, such that the contents of the first container and second container can be mixed with each other in the first container, whereby at least a boundary surface of the first container is formed by a mobile volume compensation element.
US09840028B2	Cleaving method for a glass film Provided is a cleaving method for a glass film (G) including: cleaving, during conveyance of the glass film (G) in a predetermined direction, the glass film (G) continuously along a preset cleaving line (8) extending in a predetermined conveying direction (a) by a thermal stress generated through localized heating performed along the preset cleaving line (8) and through cooling of a locally heated region (H); dividing the glass film (G) in a width direction of the glass film (G); diverting, after the dividing, adjacent divided glass films (10), which are obtained by the dividing, so that the adjacent divided glass films (10) are separated in a front and rear direction of the adjacent divided glass films; and forming a predetermined widthwise clearance between the adjacent divided glass films after the dividing of the glass film (G) and before the diverting of the adjacent divided glass films (10).
US09840025B2	Process for producing tubular ceramic structures Tubular ceramic structures, e.g., anode components of tubular fuel cells, are manufactured by applying ceramic-forming composition to the external surface of the heat shrinkable polymeric tubular mandrel component of a rotating mandrel-spindle assembly, removing the spindle from the assembly after a predetermined thickness of tubular ceramic structure has been built up on the mandrel and thereafter heat shrinking the mandrel to cause the mandrel to separate from the tubular ceramic structure.
US09840023B2	Sheet manufacturing apparatus and sheet manufacturing method A sheet manufacturing apparatus of the present invention includes a defibrating unit that defibrates a material containing fibers into a defibrated material, and a deposition unit that deposits a defibrated material defibrated by the defibrating unit. The deposition unit includes a material supply port through which the defibrated material from the defibrating unit is supplied, a plurality of opening ports through which the supplied defibrated material passes, and a dwell area disposed between the material supply port and the opening ports so that the defibrated material temporarily dwells in the dwell area. The dwell area allows the defibrated material to temporarily dwell in the dwell area so that a variation amount of the defibrated material that passes through the opening ports becomes smaller than a variation amount of the defibrated material supplied through the material supply port.
US09840014B2	Safety razor A safety razor includes a handle portion and a head portion that is removably coupled to the handle. The head portion includes a guard member, a replaceable blade member, a replaceable lubrication member that has a lubrication substance applied or attached thereto, and a cap member. The blade member and the lubrication member are independently removable and replaceable relative to each other and the head portion.
US09840012B2	Variable stiffness actuator with large range of stiffness In one embodiment, a selectable-rate spring comprises a flexure bar connected to a rotatable shaft, the flexure bar having at least one arched portion. The selectable-rate spring also includes at least one rotational contactor connectable to a link member, wherein the rotational contactor rotates about an axis while maintaining contact with the arched portion of the flexure bar. As the rotational contactor rotates, it changes the connection stiffness between the rotatable shaft and the link member.
US09840009B2	Actuation of a hand intended for being provided on a humanoid robot A hand intended for a humanoid robot comprises a palm and several fingers that are motorized relative to the palm. According to the invention, the hand comprises an actuator common to several fingers and a spreader making it possible to distribute a force exerted by the actuator toward the fingers.
US09840008B2	Robot system control method and robot system A robot system control method includes a first step through a fifth step. Particularly in the second step, a second transformation matrix that represents the positional relation between a first slave robot and a second slave robot is generated and stored in a master robot. In the fourth step, based on a second command obtained using a first transformation matrix and the second transformation matrix, the master robot instructs the second slave robot to operate. In the fifth step, the first slave robot and the second slave robot perform a cooperative operation with the master robot. Thus, in the state where a working robot that can perform TCP matching with only part of the other robots is set to a master robot, all of the robots can perform a cooperative operation.
US09840002B2	Modular driver and screw system The combination of a driver and fastener that allows a user to insert and remove the fastener by applying larger than normal torque loads to it includes: (a) a fastener with a proximal end handle and a distal end head configured to provide a standard indentation and an additional recess that provides additional surface area that allows larger torque loads to be applied to the fastener, (b) a main driver with a shaft having a central bore, a handle at its proximal end and a head at its distal end configured to allow it to be temporarily inserted into the fastener's head, and (c) an awl driver having an awl shaft with an awl handle affixed to its distal end and its proximal end including a tip configured to allow it to pass through the main driver's bore and be brought into contact with the fastener's head where it is used to cut into the fastener cannula so as to temporarily adhere the awl driver to the fastener.
US09839994B1	Razor conditioning system A housing interiorly forms an upper chamber and a lower chamber. An upper opening in the front face of the housing provides access to the upper chamber. A lower opening in the front face provides access to the lower chamber. An upper cover is removably positionable in the upper opening. A lower cover is removably positionable in the lower opening. A razor head with razor blades is removably received by an upper holder and by a lower holder. An ultrasonic motor in the upper chamber vibrates sanitizing fluid. A sharpening assembly contacts and sharpens the razors of the razor head in the lower chamber. A direct current motor in the lower chamber drives the sharpening assembly.
US09839993B2	Abrasive article and method of making the same An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.
US09839992B2	Deburring brush The present invention discloses a deburring brush, comprising a pressing plate, jacking posts, copper sleeves, gaskets, guide posts, springs and bristle units. When the bristle units need replacement, it only needs to place the deburring brush on the ground and then press down edges of the front side of a top plate, so that all the bristle units will fall off against the suction force of strong magnets under the action of each jacking post. According to the present invention, it avoids being time consuming and labor intensive due to removing the bristle units one by one by using a screw driver or other similar devices while replacing the bristle units, and at the same time the replacing speed of bristles is greatly increased.
US09839990B2	Grinding wheel and method of reinforcing the same Method for reinforcing a grinding wheel, preferably for grinding gears. By means of at least one plastic that is poured in, both a ring lining a bore of the grinding wheel and a reinforcing layer are formed in the grinding wheel pores. The plastic that is poured in preferably consists of a potting compound, used in the raw state, made of a 2-component polyurethane system. In order to produce the reinforcement, the grinding wheel is set rotating, i.e., rotated, and, at the same time, a specific quantity of potting compound is poured into the bore. An increase in the explosion speed during operation of the grinding wheel is thereby made possible.
US09839988B2	Blast processing device and blast processing method A blast processing device includes a first nozzle, a second nozzle, and a moving mechanism. The first nozzle blasts a blasting material toward a workpiece, using first compressed air. The second nozzle blasts second compressed air for adjusting a diffusion range of the blasting material. The moving mechanism moves the first nozzle and the second nozzle over the workpiece.
US09839987B2	Double-disc straight groove cylindrical-component surface grinding disc A double-disc straight groove cylindrical-component surface grinding disc, includes a first grinding disc and a second grinding disc, rotating relative to each other; the the first grinding disc's working face is planar; the second grinding disc's surface, opposite the first grinding disc, includes a set of radial straight grooves, with groove faces of the straight grooves are the working face of the second grinding disc; the cross-sectional outline of the working face of the second grinding disc is arcuate or V-shaped or is a V-shape having an arc; during grinding, a workpiece spins inside the straight grooves, while under the effect of an advancing apparatus, the workpiece slides in translational motion along the straight grooves. The described grinding disc device has high-volume production capabilities, and the shape accuracy and size consistency of the cylindrical roller's cylindrical surface and the efficiency in machining are improved, and machining cost is reduced.
US09839986B2	Performing surface treatments using an automated guided vehicle A low-profile, automated guided vehicle (AGV) performs surface treatments over large areas of a structure having limited access, such as an aircraft underbelly. The AGV includes a movable gantry provided with automated robot. The robot has interchangeable end effectors for carrying out the surface treatments. Travel of the AGV relative to structure is controlled by a ground guidance system.
US09839985B1	Fixture assembly A fixture assembly may include a housing, a clamp assembly, and a drive mechanism. The clamp assembly may be movably mounted to the housing and may include a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The first and second clamp members may be linearly movable relative to the housing toward and away from each other. The drive mechanism may be coupled to the clamp assembly and the housing and may drive the clamp assembly relative to the housing such that the first clamp member moves linearly toward the second clamp member at a first speed in a first direction and the second clamp member moves linearly toward the first clamp member at a second speed in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The first speed may be different than the second speed.
US09839978B2	Method and system for additive manufacturing using high energy source and hot-wire A method and system to manufacture workpieces employing a high intensity energy source to create a puddle and at least one resistively heated wire which is heated to at or near its melting temperature and deposited into the puddle as droplets.
US09839974B2	Forming white metal oxide films by oxide structure modification or subsurface cracking The embodiments described herein relate to forming white appearing metal oxide films by forming cracks within the metal oxide films. In some embodiments, the methods involve directing a laser beam at a metal oxide film causing portions of the metal oxide film to melt, cool, contract, and crack. The cracks have irregular surfaces that can diffusely reflect visible light incident a top surface of the metal oxide film, thereby imparting a white appearance to the metal oxide film. In some embodiments, the cracks are formed beneath a top surface of a metal oxide film, thereby leaving a continuous and uninterrupted metal oxide film top surface.
US09839968B2	Welding power to auxiliary power conversion system and method Methods and systems for manufacturing and using the auxiliary power conversion unit, which is capable of being remotely located from a welding power supply unit during a welding operation, are provided. In some embodiments, the auxiliary power conversion is capable of outputting DC as well as AC power, capable of outputting multiple voltages consistent with the demands of typical auxiliary tools, such as a hand grinder or a light. In certain embodiments, the power conversion unit may be a stand-alone system or may be incorporated into a device, such as a wire feeder, which is configured to derive power from the arc potential. The power conversion unit may contain control and processing electronics that may include a controller, a processor, memory, and so forth.
US09839963B2	Clamping device A clamping device for releasably holding a tool holder shank is formed with an engagement bore in a rear end, and includes a housing having a bore in a forward end for receiving the tool holder shank, a drawbar reciprocally movable inside the housing and which in a forward end is provided with engagement means arranged to engage with an engagement formation inside the engagement bore of the tool holder shank, and which is formed with a drawbar aperture extending through the drawbar in a transverse direction of the same, and a cam shaft extending through the drawbar aperture. The cam shaft includes three cam formations and more precisely first and second spaced apart cam formations, which are journalled in seating apertures in the housing on opposite sides of the drawbar, and an intermediate third cam formation located between the first and second cam formations and positioned within the aperture of the drawbar. The drawbar is insertable into the bore from the forward end.
US09839959B2	Center circular gating design for squeeze casting induction rotor core A number of variations may include at least one mold portion that may define a first cavity, a circular gating system, and at least one sprue. The circular gating system may surround the first cavity and define a continuous in-gate from the circular gating to the first cavity. The at least one sprue and at least one vent may be in fluid communication with the circular gating system and the first cavity.
US09839958B2	Method for induction stirred, ultrasonically modified investment castings A method for making an equiaxed investment casting. The method utilizes an ultrasonic generator to send an ultrasonic pulse into molten metal in an investment casting mold. The investment casting mold is positioned within a working zone of furnace having low output induction coils for generating a convection current in molten metal. The ultrasonic pulse separates dendrites growing from the face of the mold inward into the molten metal. Instead, equiaxed grains can nucleate within the molten metal. In addition, the ultrasonic pulse and the low output induction coils circulate the molten metal as solute is rejected from solidifying equiaxed grains. The mixing reduces the effects of segregation in the solidifying alloy and assists in nucleating equiaxed grains.
US09839957B2	Ceramic core, manufacturing method for the same, manufacturing method for casting using the ceramic core, and casting manufactured by the method A ceramic core includes sintered ceramic powder and a hole opening on a surface of the ceramic core and having an opening portion with a maximum size of 100 μm or less. A manufacturing method for a ceramic core includes: preparing an injection molding composition by mixing ceramic powder and a binder; manufacturing a ceramic compact by performing the injection molding of the injection molding composition; and manufacturing a ceramic core by sintering the ceramic compact, wherein cumulative percentage of coarse powder with a particle diameter of more than 50 μm included in the ceramic powder is 30% or less on an integrated volume particle size distribution curve of the ceramic powder.
US09839953B2	Reorientable rotatable processing tool A tool includes first and second tool parts that move toward one another, at least one processing device provided on the first tool part, and at least two counter devices provided on the second tool part. The processing device and the counter devices are rotatable relative to one another about at least one positioning axis, and the counter devices are aligned relative to one another along a direction of relative rotational movement of the processing device and the counter devices. The processing device and a first counter device are allocated to one another by at least a first defined processing parameter, and the processing device and a second counter device are allocated to one another by at least a second defined processing parameter. The first processing parameter is different than the second processing parameter.
US09839947B2	System for cleaning photo catalytic banknotes Self-cleaning banknotes are provided using coatings, inks and additives which are photo-active and catalytic to reactions which are effective in breaking up organic contaminants or dirt to allow for the self-cleaning of banknotes by ambient light exposure as well as the cleaning of processed banknotes using equipment with more intense optical excitation, thus increasing their usable life. The invention is usable with all substrates and particularly polymeric substrates such as biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP). The invention further discloses a system which allows a certain class of fitness parameters to cause these banknotes to be redirected to a cleaning module, be revaluated, and then either returned to circulation or rejected and/or destroyed. In addition, inks which are photo-catalytic can be used for extending the life of the banknotes in printed regions.
US09839944B2	Dishwasher and control method thereof A control method of a dishwasher that includes at least two flow paths having different flow rates, a chamber having communication holes that each communicate with a respective flow path, a water supply pump configured to supply washing water to the chamber through an impeller rotated by a motor, and a flow path switching unit located within the chamber and configured to sequentially open the communication holes is described. The control method includes the actions of measuring an amount of current supplied to the motor while the motor rotates the impeller to supply washing water to the chamber, and determining a position of the flow path switching unit by comparing the amount of current supplied to the motor with reference current amounts that are each designated as an amount of current supplied to the motor when the motor rotates the impeller to supply washing water to the respective flow path.
US09839943B2	Adhesive scoop having a rigid unitary form with plurality of fillets A method and apparatus for removing a viscous material from a structure. The apparatus may comprise a base section. The base section may be configured to move along a surface of a first part and a second part of the structure. The base section may have sides that form a pocket. The sides may have a shape that substantially conforms to the surface of the first part and the second part of the structure.
US09839941B2	System and method for facilitating manual sorting of objects An apparatus that facilitates the manual sorting of objects is disclosed. The apparatus includes a display surface having a surface that can be selectively illuminated and that is adapted for receiving the objects. An identification reader reads identification information stored on the objects. A controller causes an area on the display surface corresponding to one of the objects to be illuminated based on the identification information and indicates a location to which the illuminated object is to be moved. In one aspect of the invention, the display surface includes an area adapted for positioning a receiver for the objects. The display surface provides an indication of a position in the receiver at which the one of the objects is to be placed.
US09839938B2	Device for carrying out a deposit of particles on a substrate and deposition method using such a device Device (10) for depositing particles via the liquid route including a first chamber a second chamber (12), a communication hole between the first chamber (11) and the second chamber (12), and a vent which is provided in the second chamber and which places the second chamber and a medium (200) which is external with respect to the device in communication.
US09839933B2	Coating agent device and coating device Various exemplary illustrations of a coating agent device are disclosed. In one example, a coating agent device may be a coating agent valve, e.g., for influencing the discharge of a coating agent. The coating agent device may include a plug-in or pluggable fastening base configured to facilitate a plug-in or pluggable mounting of the coating agent device. In some examples, the coating agent device may prevent relative rotation of the device relative to a mating component.
US09839932B2	Surface chemical treatment apparatus for drawing predetermined pattern by carrying out a chemical treatment A surface chemical treatment apparatus provided with: a first conduit having an opening at one end and communicating with a liquid supply means at the other end; a second conduit having at one end an opening that surrounds the opening of the first conduit and communicating with a liquid suction means at the other end; and a moving mechanism for moving the openings of the first and second conduits relative to the solid phase surface, so as to make a surface chemical treatment possible in a fine pattern by allowing the patterning solution to be dispensed through the opening of the first conduit while allowing the solution to be suctioned up together with the surrounding liquid phase or gas phase medium through the opening of the second conduit that surrounds the opening of the first conduit and, thus, preventing seepage of the solution in all directions.
US09839929B2	Dispensing pump with cup spring A dispensing pump (10) for liquids, viscous materials, foams, gels, etc. includes a resilient cup spring (18) so that the entire pump can be more easily recycled. The dispensing pump (10) includes a base portion (12), an inlet valve (14), a piston valve (16), a cup spring (18), a spring guide structure (20) and a pump actuator (22). When actuated, the cup spring (18) is elastically deformed over opposing spring ribs (39), and then upon release, the cup (18) elastically returns to its normal at rest shape, returning the guide (20) and pump actuator (22) to their normal at rest positions. The cup spring (18) includes structures which interact with the piston valve (16) to open the outlet valve.
US09839928B2	Pumping container for blocking air A pumping container for blocking air comprises: a container for accommodating liquid contents; a pumping cap, coupled to an inlet of the container, for discharging the contents accommodated in the container to the outside according to a pumping operation; a suction line, coupled to the pumping cap, for sucking in the contents according to the operation of a pumping part; and an air blocking member for preventing the contents remaining in the container from making contact with air, by receiving and collecting air on the inside thereof in a volume equal to that of the contents discharged from the container by the pumping operation. Since the pumping container for blocking air, configured as described above, can always keep the contents accommodated in the container sealed from the outside so as not to be in contact with air, it is possible to prevent the problem of the shelf life of the contents rapidly shortening due to the decomposition or oxidation by contamination of the contents.
US09839920B2	Apparatus for manipulating particles using at least one chamber having an inlet and an opposed outlet An apparatus for manipulating particles includes: a rotor rotatable at a speed about an axis, the rotor having an outer periphery and front and rear opposite sides; at least one chamber (50) mounted on the rotor, each chamber having an inlet and an outlet; an umbilical assembly rotatable about the axis; and a drive mechanism configured to rotate the umbilical assembly at about one-half the speed of the rotor. The umbilical assembly includes: a curvilinear guide tube (125) connecting to a drum at the rear side of the rotor; a flexible conduit (130) residing in the guide tube; and first and second elongate passageways (135) for each chamber extending through the conduit, wherein the first passageway is in fluid communication with the inlet of a respective chamber and the second passageway is in fluid communication with the outlet of the respective chamber. The passageways are held in a spaced-apart relationship relative to one another.
US09839918B2	Flocculation basin inclusion or exclusion type water treatment apparatus using dissolved air flotation Disclosed herein is a flocculation basin inclusion ion type water treatment apparatus using dissolved air floatation which includes: a flocculation basin which forms flocs by mixing a coagulant inserted into feed water and grows up the flocs; a contact zone to which fine bubbles are induced through a nozzle disposed at a lower part; and a separation zone which removes the flocs when the fine bubbles are attached to the flocs and the flocs float on the surface of water, the flocculation basin inclusion type water treatment apparatus including: a fine bubble forming part configured to separate a portion of the feed water at an upstream side of the flocculation basin by piping, configured to form saturated water using the separated portion of the feed water and configured to supply the saturated water to the nozzle.
US09839915B2	Impact grinding plant for the communition of ore There is provided an impact grinding assembly. The assembly, according to one aspect, includes a pair of conveyors for conveying at least partially unground material. Each conveyor has a lower portion and an upper portion which is spaced-apart above its lower portion. The assembly includes a pair of vibrating impact plates aligning below the upper portions of respective ones of the conveyors to receive the at least partially unground material. A first one of the impact plates operatively directs material thereon to the lower portion of a second one of the conveyors. A second one of the impact plates operatively directs material thereon to the lower portion of a first one of the conveyors. The impact grinding assembly may further include a material-separation assembly for removing material from the conveyors which has a particle size no greater than a desired particle size.
US09839913B2	Medical specimen container A container for storing a histological sample comprises a container housing having an open top end and a bottom end defining a container interior. The container interior is configured to hold a fluid and receive the sample. A removable lid encloses the open top end. A container insert engages the container housing so as to substantially inhibit leaking of the fluid from the container. The insert includes an aperture configured to permit a sample holder containing the sample passage therethrough so as to enable depositing of the sample within the fluid in the container.
US09839912B2	Analytical device with base module and exchangeable cassette An analytical device for automated determining of a measured variable of a liquid sample, includes: a base module; a replaceable cassette connectable with the base module and having at least one liquid container connectable via a fluid line with a measuring cell and containing a reagent to be added to the liquid sample for forming a measured liquid; and a measuring transducer for registering measured values correlated with the measured variable for the measured liquid accommodated in the measuring cell. The cassette has, associated with the at least one liquid container, a fluid coupling apparatus having a primary component and a secondary component and serving for producing a connection of the fluid line with the liquid container.
US09839911B2	Droplet creation techniques The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, at least one droplet is used to create a plurality of droplets, using techniques such as flow-focusing techniques. In one set of embodiments, a plurality of droplets, containing varying species, can be divided to form a collection of droplets containing the various species therein. A collection of droplets, according to certain embodiments, may contain various subpopulations of droplets that all contain the same species therein. Such a collection of droplets may be used as a library in some cases, or may be used for other purposes.
US09839909B2	Device, system and method for processing a sample A device for the processing of a sample comprises a location apparatus, a processing chamber for receiving the sample and a plurality of reagent chambers. The reagent chambers have openings defined in the location apparatus. The processing chamber is movable relative to the reagent chambers to enable sequential communication with each reagent chamber in turn.
US09839905B2	Copper CHA zeolite catalysts Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1.
US09839903B2	Process for the preparation of a catalyst based on molybdenum for use in hydrotreatment or in hydrocracking The invention concerns a process for the preparation of a catalyst for carrying out hydrogenation reactions in hydrotreatment and hydrocracking processes. Said catalyst is prepared from at least one mononuclear precursor based on molybdenum (Mo), in its monomeric or dimeric form, having at least one Mo═O or Mo—OR bond or at least one Mo═S or Mo—SR bond where [R=CxHy where x≧1 and (x−1)≦y≦(2x+1) or R=Si(OR′)3 or R=Si(R′)3 where R′=Cx′Hy′ where x′≧1 and (x′−1)≦y′≦(2x′+1)], and optionally from at least one promoter element from group VIII. Said precursors are deposited onto an oxide support which is suitable for the process in which it is used, said catalyst being dried at a temperature of less than 200° C. then advantageously being sulphurized before being deployed in said process.
US09839896B2	System and method for mass production of graphene platelets in arc plasma A system and method for producing graphene includes a discharge assembly and a substrate assembly. The discharge assembly includes a cathode and an anode, which in one embodiment are offset from each other. The anode produces a flux stream that is deposited onto a substrate. A collection device removes the deposited material from the rotating substrate. The flux stream can be a carbon vapor, with the deposited flux being graphene.
US09839891B2	Fluid bed classification elements A classifying fluid bed granulation unit includes a perforated bed floor; a fluid bed section; a solid feed inlet or internal crushing device; a fluidization air inlet; a liquid solution or melt feed inlet and nozzles; an air outlet; and a product outlet; wherein the fluid bed section comprises at least one particle classification element comprising one or more vertically inclined channels having top and bottom end feed openings, and wherein the one or more vertically inclined channels have upper and lower side slots. In operation of the above fluid bed granulation unit, each channel of the element is separating particles into large particle and small particle fractions and transporting the large particle fraction upwards and the small particle fraction downwards in each channel, and the large particle and small particle fractions are transported out of the upper and lower side slots, respectively.
US09839889B2	Mixer gun system and method A mixer gun system includes a holder cap configured to separately store components in separate chambers. The components are selectively releasable through channels fluidly communicating with the separate chambers. The components are constituent materials for a bone cement mixture. A body forms a mixing chamber and is configured to receive the holder cap. The mixing chamber includes an opening corresponding with the channels for the separate chambers. A piston is disposed within the mixing chamber. A plunger is coupled to the piston and is configured to be biased toward the mixing chamber such that when the components are released into the mixing chamber a pressure developed by a biased motion of the plunger and piston infuses the components to form bone cement. Upon resetting the plunger and the piston, the bone cement is dispensed from the mixing chamber by the same biased motion. Methods of use are disclosed.
US09839888B2	Shakeable container with agitator A hand-held shakeable container that includes an agitator connected to a straw that is used for the mixing of powder and liquid, or differing viscosity liquids.
US09839887B2	Apparatus for storing gas hydrate pellets The present invention provides an apparatus for storing gas hydrate pellets that includes: a storage tank having an inlet formed at a top portion thereof for having gas hydrate pellets injected therein; a transfer part formed at a lower portion of the storage tank so as to transfer the injected gas hydrate pellets to an outside of the storage tank; a rotating shaft vertically formed in the storage tank; a plurality of division plates coupled to the rotating shaft to partition an internal space of the storage tank, each having a bottom portion thereof formed above a top portion of the transfer part; an extension plate coupled to a lower portion of each of the division plates in such a way that the extension plate is movable up and down; and a guide formed at an upper portion of the transfer part and configured to guide the extension plate so as to allow the extension plate to be revolved by rotation of the rotating shaft without an interruption with the transfer part.
US09839884B2	Method and apparatus for improved mixing of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and combinations thereof Mixer apparatus configured to mix the contents of a vessel without the formation of a vortex are provided. The mixer apparatus can include a rotational mechanism; a gearbox attached to the rotational mechanism; a first shaft attached to the gearbox; a second shaft attached to the gearbox; a first rotor configured to be rotated by the first shaft; and a second rotor configured to be rotated by the second shaft. The first shaft can be coaxial with the second shaft, and the gearbox can be configured to rotate the first shaft and the second shaft in opposite directions. The first rotor and the second rotor are configured to be rotated in opposite directions.
US09839883B2	Channel mixing apparatus A material distributing and mixing apparatus. A conduit having a fluid inlet and fluid outlet houses a mixing element The mixing element includes rectangular segments forming forward facing V-sections and rearward facing V-sections. The forward facing V-sections form vertical apexes that face an incoming fluid stream while additive inlet ports are positioned proximate thereto. The forward facing V-sections are positioned proximate to the top and bottom surfaces of the conduit while the rearward facing V-sections form apexes which are substantially horizontal, the rearward facing V-sections being positioned proximate the vertically extending side walls of the conduit.
US09839876B2	Air cleaning device using water as filter An air cleaning device using water as a filter comprises a water tank, a water pump, a pressure equalizer and air-inhale tubes. The water tank includes an accommodation space for containing water, air inlets and air outlets. A cover hoods the water tank and has a water storage tank and air inlets. The water pump is disposed inside the water tank and connected with the pressure equalizer. Jet pipes of the pressure equalizer respectively interconnect with the air inlets through the air-inhale tubes. The water pump sucks the water in the accommodation space. Through the air-inhale tubes, the jet pipes inhale air in a jet fashion from exterior of the air inlets disposed in multiple directions. The air cleaning device can filter out the impurities in the air and fast clean the air of a large space. The present invention uses water as the filter and favors environmental protection.
US09839873B2	Breathable product for protective mass transportation and cold chain applications The present invention concerns a breathable product for protective mass transportation and cold chain applications, in particular a reflective sheet for covering temperature sensitive products the reflective sheet having at least a first layer made of a highly reflective moisture vapor permeable substrate having an outer side and an inner side, wherein said inner side comprises in addition at least a metal layer deposited by a PVD process to provide a thermal insulation through high reflection low convection while providing controlled moisture vapor permeability.
US09839872B2	Ambient air purifier with humidification and dehumidification Indoor air is purified using a purifying solution in an arrangement capable of removing formaldehyde and other pollutants, such as, for example, particulates. The arrangement can prevent re-vaporization of volatile compounds and can generate air that has been humidified or dehumidified. In one approach, incoming air is contacted with the purifying solution in a packed bed.
US09839867B2	Auto-cleaning marination filter for poultry injector system An auto-cleaning marination filter for a poultry injector system including an outer housing having a liquid inlet and outlet, a screen that allows passage of liquids and impedes passage of solid particles, and a wiper surrounded by said screen for removing solid particles attached to the screen by reverse flow of the liquid through a gap in the wiper.
US09839863B2	Double shaft reactor/mixer and system including an end cap for a reactor/mixer and a discharge screw connector block An at least two shaft reactor/mixer, in particular for process engineering treatment of highly viscose, elastic and/or solid containing reaction substance and mixture, in which at the housing inner wall inwardly directed static mixing elements are arranged, which interact with scrapers of the at least two shafts in such a way, that in the area of the spaces between the scrapers the static mixing elements and the housing inner wall sheer forces, in particular a flow disturbance, are generated in an enhanced manner. In addition, there is a system including an end cap for a one or multiple shaft reactor/mixer and a discharge screw connector block being connectable with the end cap in a detachable manner.
US09839858B1	Bottle cap spinning device A bottle cap spinning device and method of operation provides: a spinning toy for entertainment; a container for containing a liquid, a candy, or a medicine; and an edible component for consumption. A bottle contains a liquid. A bottle cap caps the bottle while containing the candy and medicine. The bottle separates into a proximal cylinder, a distal cylinder, and a hub that positions between the cylinders. An edible member encapsulates the hub. A cord extends between the cylinders and carries the hub. Twisting the cord in a first direction generates torque, causing the hub to be rotatably carried towards the proximal cylinder. Twisting the cord in a second direction releases momentum from the torque, rotatably carrying the hub towards the distal cylinder. The cord is manipulated by rotating the cylinders. Drawing the cord taut or slackening the cord increases and decreases the angular and linear velocity of the hub.
US09839855B2	Amusement park element tracking system A system includes one or more retro-reflective markers positioned within a ride system and a tracking system that may detect the one or more retro-reflective markers to track a position of a rider. The tracking system includes an emitter that may emit light toward the one or more retro-reflective markers, a detector that may detect reflected light from the one or more retro-reflective markers, and a controller that may determine the position of the rider relative to the one or more retro-reflective markers based on detection of the reflected light and that may provide an indication of the position of the rider.
US09839850B2	Communication game system, game apparatus, server, storage medium storing a program, and game control method A communication game system includes a plurality of game apparatuses which are able to wirelessly communicate with each other. Each game apparatus registers identifying information of an opponent obtained by a short-distance wireless communication or by user's manual input in a friend list. Thereafter, the game apparatus connects to the Internet, and inquiries whether it is possible to communicate with an opponent in the friend list over the network. If it is possible to communicate, the game apparatus obtains an address of the opponent to make a network communication. Even if a user makes a short distance wireless communication with a friend to exchange and register the identifying information or registers the friend by hand and then is parted from the friend, the user can safely communicate with the friend across the network without being exposed to unknown players. In a case that an additional opponent is to be added to the multiplayer game session, one of the participants transmits identifying information to introduce the communicating opponents to each other. The game apparatuses introduced to each other make a communication over the network, and add the identifying information of the opponents to the friend list, if necessary.
US09839847B2	Methods, systems, and products for control of gaming applications Methods, systems, and products bookmark gaming applications. When a player wishes to pause a gaming application, a bookmark may be created. The bookmark identifies a location in the gaming application at which play is paused. Play may then be resumed from the bookmark, whether at a same device or at a different device.
US09839846B2	Method and device for displaying frames of a game Method and device of displaying a game are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a first user input pausing a game in progress; in response to receiving the first user input pausing the game in progress, switching the game from a normal state to a pause state; detecting a second user input resuming the game from the pause state; and in response to detecting the second user input resuming the game from the pause state: switching the game from the pause state to a transition state, wherein during the transition state, the game progresses at a slower rate than a game progress rate associated with the normal state at or prior to the receipt of the first user input; and switching the game from the transition state to the normal state in accordance with predetermined criterion.
US09839839B2	Information processing system including a portable terminal and a wireless controller each wirelessly connected to an information processing device An information processing system includes an information processing device, at least one wireless controller which can wirelessly be connected to the information processing device, and at least one portable terminal which can execute any application and display a result of execution thereof and has a wireless communication function. The wireless controller establishes wireless connection to the information processing device in accordance with a first procedure and transmits first operation information representing an input operation onto the wireless controller to the information processing device. The portable terminal establishes wireless connection to the information processing device in accordance with a second procedure different from the first procedure and transmits second operation information representing an input operation onto the portable terminal to the information processing device.
US09839837B2	Integrated blackjack hole card readers and chip racks, and improved covers for chip racks Integrated blackjack hole card readers and chip racks, and novel locking cover assemblies, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a chip rack of standard configuration is provided, and defines a cutout into which the reader can be placed. In another embodiment, the chip rack and reader are molded as a single unit. A removable locking cover is also disclosed which can be used to cover chip racks any time they are not in use.
US09839832B2	Ball glove A ball glove has a hollow zone at a ball impact zone. The hollow zone accommodates a drop-in assembly to provide adequate protection to the wearer of the ball glove without imparting stiffness to the crotch area or the ball impact zone of the ball glove. The ball glove opens/closes easily so as to provide control which players are seeking and creates a game-day-ready pocket based on the individual player's ball catching habits in a short period of time.
US09839829B2	Tennis swing training system A tennis training system is provided that includes a track assembly and a handle assembly. The track assembly includes a track coupled to a base, the track having a plurality of interlocking tubular sections that mimics a preferred tennis swing. Then handle assembly includes a racket handle and a clip pivotally attached to the handle. The clip is removably attachable to the track in a sliding engagement along the length of the track to develop muscle memory as the user guides the handle assemble along the length of the track.
US09839825B1	Head cover for golf irons A unitary head cover for a set of golf irons includes a body portion having a length, a width, a first end and a second end. The first end is opposite the second end along the length of the body portion. The body portion has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A plurality of pockets is spaced about the length of the body portion from the first end to the second end. The pockets may be spaced successively on the body portion, alternating between the first side and the second side. Each of the pockets is progressively sized and dimensioned to receive a head of a golf iron therein.
US09839817B1	Golf club A golf club head includes a golf club body including a sole, a crown connected to the sole by a skirt, and a hosel connected to at least one other feature of the golf club body; a face connected to the a front end of the golf club body; and features allowing striking of a golf ball above the ideal strike location.
US09839816B2	Ball pickup device A ball pickup device is provided, comprising a ball collector and a pull rod connected to the ball connector. The ball collector has ball inlets formed at the bottom of the ball collector and formed by transverse rods arranged at the bottom of the ball collector in parallel at intervals, and one ball outlet is formed by the interval between every two adjacent transverse rods. Each interval is smaller than the diameter of a ball. One end of each transverse rod is fixedly connected to the ball collector, and the other end is a movable end and located in the corresponding receding groove. When a ball is pressed, movable ends move along receding grooves to recede under the pressure of the ball, and the ball enters the ball collector. After the ball enters the ball inlet, movable ends move along receding grooves to gradually return.
US09839815B2	Golf ball An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball showing excellent shot feeling and stain resistance. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a golf ball body and a paint film formed on a surface of the golf ball body, wherein a base resin constituting the paint film includes a polyurethane obtained by a reaction between a polyol composition and a polyisocyanate composition, a molar ratio (NCO/OH) of an isocyanate group (NCO group) in the polyisocyanate composition to a hydroxyl group (OH group) in the polyol composition is 0.6 or more, and the paint film has an elastic modulus of 300 MPa or less.
US09839813B2	Low dimple coverage and low drag golf ball A golf ball has a lower drag than conventional golf balls due to the arrangement of dimples on the outer surface of the golf ball, which arrangement produces a correspondingly lower percentage of outer surface area that is covered by the dimples. In particular, dimple coverage area may be less than 70%, and more specifically between about 18.6% and about 60.8%, of the outer surface area. Various combinations of dimple characteristics can be combined to produce the low dimple coverage, low drag golf ball, such as the number of dimples, pattern and spacing of dimples, dimple diameter, dimple depth, and dimple shape. The dimple characteristics can be selected so that the golf ball meets the requirements of the United States Golf Association and other golf organizations.
US09839812B2	Golf ball and manufacturing method thereof A golf ball of one aspect of the present invention includes a spherical core, one or more cover members to cover the core, and a coating layer to coat a cover member configuring an outermost layer of the one or more cover members. A plurality of dimples is formed in the cover member of the outermost layer. Roughness is produced on a surface of the coating layer after applying a coat over the cover member of the outermost layer. An average value Fa (mm) of maximum depths of the plurality of dimples and arithmetic average roughness Ra (μm) on the surface of the coating layer, satisfy a relational expression: −1.5×Fa+0.8≦Ra≦−1.5×Fa+1.8.
US09839811B2	Electronic device and method for controlling the electronic device A method for adjusting a working state of an electronic device includes setting a predetermined value range of feature data of a user, and acquiring current feature data of the user from the camera device. The current feature data is compared to the predetermined value range of feature data. A working state of the electronic device is changed when the current feature data is out of the predetermined value range of feature data.
US09839810B1	Fitness machine with continuously variable magnetic-controlled damping force and combined with manual emergency brake A fitness machine with continuously variable magnetic-controlled damping force and combined with a manual emergency brake includes a fitness bike, a console, a magnetically controlled damping device and a resistance and brake control device. The fitness bike generates and supplies power to the console, magnetically controlled damping device and resistance and brake control device by a rotating flywheel. The magnetically controlled damping device produces continuously variable electromagnetic damping force to the flywheel. The resistance and brake control device allows a user to operate in two different modes of the continuously variable electrically controlled brake and manual emergency brake, and the function of the continuously variable electrically controlled brake may control the flywheel to produce continuously variable electromagnetic damping, so as to achieve the results of generating and supplying the required electric power, providing the continuously variable controlled damping force of the fitness bike, and combining a gradual-change brake and a multifunctional brake.
US09839808B1	Respiratory training device and method of use thereof A respiratory training device provides a method for assisting in training for a more effective breathing technique, particularly when performing exercises with the device. The exercise device is constructed similar to an exercise bicycle, and having movable handle grips that motion a rotating wheel. An abdominal pad is located at the rear of the device. The device is supported on a platform and having a bench seat. In use, the user practices a particular breathing technique while pressing their abdominal area against the pad and operating the handle grips.
US09839805B2	Apparatuses, systems, and methods for improvement of physical fitness The present application includes various embodiments of apparatuses, systems, kits, and methods for physical exercise of a user. Some embodiments, for example, include an apparatus comprising: a strap having a first end, a second end, a length between the first end and the second end, the strap having an elastic portion between and spaced apart from the first end and the second end; a first handle configured to be coupled to the strap on a first side of the elastic portion such that the first handle is spaced apart from the elastic portion; a second handle configured to be coupled to the strap on a second side of the elastic portion such that the second handle is spaced apart from the elastic portion; and one or more suspension members configured to be coupled (i) to the strap at a first point between the elastic portion and the first handle, and at a second point between the elastic portion and the second handle, and (ii) to be coupled to a supporting structure.
US09839800B2	Method for preventing and extinguishing fire The present invention provides a method for preventing and extinguishing fire, the method for preventing and extinguishing fire being effective against fire caused by a pyrophoric material and a water prohibitive substance. The method for preventing and extinguishing fire of the present invention is characterized in that a fire extinguishing foam composition is supplied to a flame caused by the combustion of a pyrophoric material and a water prohibitive substance whereby the flame is suppressed or extinguished, and that a combustible material is changed to an inert substance by a hydration reaction, the combustible material being a pyrophoric material or a water prohibitive substance.
US09839799B2	Vehicle with fire protection apparatus A vehicle with a partition area for passengers between two sections of the vehicle, wherein a fire protection apparatus is mounted in the ceiling region of the partition area and has a protective curtain that can be transferred from an idle position, in which the partition area is open, into a closed position in case of a fire. The protective curtain has at least two material webs that adjoin one another and partially overlap one another in the closed position, wherein the lower edge of the material webs that points toward the floor of the partition area is spaced apart from the floor in the closed position.
US09839796B2	Ultrasonic treatment device and probe An ultrasonic treatment device includes a connecting unit. The connecting unit including a first engagement portion which engages with a first screw portion and a second engagement portion which engages with a second screw portion, the connecting unit connecting a probe and a vibration generating unit to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the probe by rotation relative to the vibration generating unit and a treatment unit in a first direction around a longitudinal axis, and disconnecting the probe and the vibration generating unit from each other by rotation in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
US09839788B2	Charging system incorporating bi-directional communication with implanted device A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
US09839784B2	Identifying lead insulation breaches and externalization of lead conductors A technique for identifying lead-related conditions, such as insulation breaches and/or externalization of lead conductors, includes analyzing characteristics of electrical signals generated on one or more electrode sensing vectors of the lead by a test signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists. The characteristics of the electrical signals induced on the lead by the test signal may be significantly different on a lead having an insulation breach or externalized conductor than on a lead not having such lead-related conditions. As such, the implantable medical device may be subject to a known test signal and analyze the signals on the lead to detect lead-related conditions.
US09839779B2	Hearing assistance device comprising an implantable part A hearing assistance device includes an implantable part for electrically stimulating an auditory nerve of a user. The electrical stimulation of the cochlear nerve by a cochlear implant hearing assistance device is improved by providing an implanted part that comprises a) a current source generator; and b) an electrode array configured to be located inside one of the cochlear scala or adjacent to the auditory nerve. The hearing assistance device is configured to produce a time-varying waveform delivered by the current source generator, the time-varying waveform comprising a positively sloping positive pulse.
US09839774B2	Medical luer connector A luer medical connector having a male luer body for connection with a female luer assembly which includes a female luer body, a fluid channel insert within the female luer body, an elastomeric seal between the female luer body and the male luer body, and an elastomeric stopper at a proximal end of the female luer body.
US09839771B2	Expandable guide sheath and apparatus and methods for using such sheaths Apparatus and methods are provided for accessing body lumens and/or for delivering instruments into body lumens, e.g., vessels within a patient's vasculature. A flexible sheath is provided that is expandable from a contracted condition to an enlarged condition wherein the sheath at least partially defines a lumen therein. The sheath is lubricious and has a relatively thin wall, thereby providing a collapsible/expandable guide for delivering fluids and/or instruments through tortuous anatomy and/or into relatively narrow passages. The sheath is advanced from an entry site to a body lumen in the contracted condition. Once the sheath reaches a target body lumen, the sheath is expanded to the enlarged condition, thereby defining a lumen within the sheath, and fluids and/or instruments are introduced into the body lumen via the sheath lumen. Upon completing the procedure, the sheath is removed from the body lumen.
US09839760B2	Methods for controlling mechanical lung ventilation A method for controlling mechanical lung ventilation is described. The method may include intermittently switching the airway pressure of the patient from a substantially constant high baseline pressure level to a substantially constant low baseline pressure and vice-versa such that the patient is able to breathe spontaneously in both high and low baseline pressure levels; detecting an inspiration effort by the patient inside a trigger time window that immediately precedes a switching event of the intermittently switching the airway pressure; maintaining a baseline pressure at the level in which the inspiration effort was detected so that the patient can complete the inspiration-exhalation cycle; and switching the baseline pressure level after a delay time.
US09839749B2	Intraocular pressure sensing systems, devices, and methods An ophthalmic surgical system enabling pressure measurements proximal to the eye may include an illumination probe having a probe tip configured for insertion through an incision in an eye of a patient. The probe tip may include a distal end of an optical fiber, wherein the distal end of the optical fiber includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface. The first and second reflective surfaces being separated by a cavity, wherein the second reflective surface is provided by a partially transparent wall forming an exterior surface of the distal end of the optical fiber.
US09839748B2	IV flow regulator There is provided an IV flow regulator including a first part integrated with a flow control slit, the flow control slit being along a fluid path; a second part integrated with a central stem, the central stem including a spiral surface configured to contact the flow control slit, an area of contact defined by the spiral surface and the flow control slit being shaped substantially like an orifice to enable flow along the fluid path; and a dead space chamfer included in the second part at a portion of the fluid path subsequent to the area of contact.
US09839743B2	Apparatus, system and method for fluid delivery A fill adapter system for an infusion pump assembly. The system includes a reusable fill adapter base, the base including a volume control mechanism to adjust an available fill volume of a reservoir of the infusion pump assembly and a pump mechanism configured to pump air into a fluid vial. The system also includes a vial adapter assembly including a first needle configured to penetrate a septum of the fluid vial for fluidly coupling the pump mechanism to the fluid vial and a second needle having a first end configured to penetrate the septum of the fluid vial and a second end configured to penetrate a septum of the reservoir of the infusion pump assembly to allow transfer of fluid from the fluid vial to the reservoir of the infusion pump assembly in response to air being pumped into the fluid vial and a needle carriage adapted to carry the first needle and the second needle, wherein the needle carriage slidably attached to the interior of the vial adapter assembly, wherein the needle carriage adapted to slide from a vial end of the vial adapter to a receptacle end of the vial adapter.
US09839736B2	Production method for medical instrument and medical instrument A production method for a medical instrument includes a plurality of integrated hollow fiber membrane producing a base material forming a cylindrically-shaped body. Each of the hollow fiber membranes sequentially passes through a first point, a second point, a third point, a fourth point, and a fifth point that are set on a core member. In an outward path heading toward the third point from the second point, the hollow fiber membrane reaches the third point from the second point at the shortest distance while being wound in the circumferential direction of the core member. Moreover, in a homeward path heading toward the fifth point from the fourth point, the hollow fiber membrane reaches the fifth point from the fourth point at the shortest distance while being wound in the circumferential direction of the core member in the same direction as in the case of the outward path.
US09839735B2	Voice interface for a dialysis machine A dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine) can include a microphone and a component that provide voice recognition capabilities to the machine. For example, in some implementations, the component is configured to identify and/or authenticate voice commands that are issued by a user. The voice command may cause the dialysis machine to carry out a dialysis function. Alternatively, the voice command may cause a user interface of the dialysis machine (e.g., a display, such as a touchscreen display) to be adjusted. A dialysis machine can also include a speaker for providing spoken information to a user. For example, in some implementations, the speaker can provide spoken instructions to assist the user in machine set-up, calibration, and/or operation. Such spoken instructions can be particularly useful in a home dialysis setting. In some implementations, the speaker can provide spoken alarms that are related to alarm conditions.
US09839733B2	Apparatus and method for modifying pressure-flow characteristics of a pump Blood pump systems including a continuous flow blood pump and methods for controlling a continuous flow blood pump operate the blood pump to simulate target pressure-flow characteristics that are different from native pressure-flow characteristics of the blood pump. A method for controlling a continuous flow blood pump driven by a motor includes operating the motor at a first rotational rate. A first flow rate of the continuous flow blood pump driven at the first rotational rate is measured and/or estimated. The first flow rate is used to determine a second rotational rate based on target pump characteristic data corresponding to target pressure-flow characteristics for the continuous flow blood pump different from pressure-flow characteristics of the continuous flow blood pump when driven by the motor at a constant rotational speed. The second rotational rate is different from the first rotational rate. The motor is then operated at the second rotational rate.
US09839730B2	Blood bag system and cassette A blood bag system includes a BC pooling bag for centrifugation of a buffy coat, a filter for removing white blood cells from a supernatant liquid transferred from the BC pooling bag, a platelet preserving bag for reserving the supernatant liquid that has passed through the filter, a first tube connecting the BC pooling bag and an inlet of the filter, a second tube connecting the platelet preserving bag and an outlet of the filter, and a cassette to be fixed in the centrifugation and separation apparatus. The first tube and the second tube are disposed within the cassette. The cassette includes a first clamp section for closing and opening the first tube, and a second clamp section for closing and opening the second tube.
US09839726B2	Thoracic drainage device having reduced counter-pressure A device for thoracic drainage comprises a container connector for a secretion collection container (3), which can be connected to the pleural cavity of a patient, and a venting device (10) for releasing air from the secretion collection container in passive operation. In order to keep the counterpressure as low as possible during the air release and thus make it easier to force air out of the pleural cavity (1) of a patient, the venting device has a controllable vent valve (12). For this purpose, a control device (7) determines the pressure in the secretion collection container by reading out a pressure sensor (11) and controls the valve to release air from the secretion collection container when the determined pressure exceeds a threshold value. The device can optionally also be operated actively by way of a vacuum connector (25). An ancillary line (2′) permits monitoring of the drainage line (2).
US09839723B2	Methods for improving the bioactivity characteristics of a surface and objects with surfaces improved thereby A method for improving bioactivity of a surface of an implantable object comprising titania, titanium, an alloy of titanium, and/or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and implantable objects prepared thereby provides forming an accelerated neutral beam derived from an accelerated gas-cluster ion-beam (GCIB) in a reduced-pressure chamber, introducing an implantable object into the reduced-pressure chamber, and irradiating at least a first portion of the surface of said implantable object with a GCIB-derived neutral beam.
US09839722B2	Bone void filler having calcium coatings A bone void filler material is provided for sustained release of a therapeutic agent. The bone void filler material comprising a biodegradable matrix having ceramic cement beads comprising calcium sulfate, and ceramic particles disposed within the matrix. The ceramic cement beads are loaded with the therapeutic agent to cause sustained release of the therapeutic agent. Methods of use are also disclosed.
US09839721B2	Methods for delivering surgical grafts to a resected tonsil Described are graft devices useful for treating surgical defects, delivery implements for delivery of the graft devices, combinations thereof, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In certain aspects a tonsillectomy graft can include convexly curved outer edges, where the graft is sized and configured such that these outer edges reside proximate and along tonsillar pillars bounding a surgical tonsillectomy defect. The graft can include one or more pull tethers laced to the graft and functional to draw these outer edges toward one another when tensioned. The graft can be combined with a delivery implement having a delivery head and attached handle, where the delivery head is sized for receipt onto the tonsillectomy defect to deliver the graft. Additional product features, as well as associated methods, are also described.
US09839719B2	Biocompatible polymers and co-polymers, and uses thereof The invention relates to highly biocompatible or biophilic un-cross-linked or cross-linked polymers comprising one or more side-chain active acrylic amino acids of formula I wherein: X is —NH(CH2)4—, —O—C6H4—CH2—, —OCH2—, —O—CH(CH3)—, —S—CH2—, —O-proline, and R is H or CH3; and wherein the polymer further includes a free radical initiator and, optionally, a cross-linking agent having a plurality of polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups. The invention further concerns various highly biocompatible, cross-linked co-polymers comprising one or more monomers of formula I, and one or more other polymerizable monomers. Uses of such polymers and co-polymers for the production of contact lenses, intraocular lenses, implants, wound healing slabs, additives for food and cosmetics, conductive plastics, spinnable fibers, and the like are disclosed.
US09839716B1	Methods of closing wounds In a preferred embodiment, a method for closing a subcutaneous arterial wound is provided which utilizes a patient's whole blood by homogenously exposing the patient's whole blood to a porous matrix to initiate the clotting cascade of the patient's whole blood and situating the patient's whole blood at a position proximate the arterial wound as the patient's whole blood is clotting. The method may include holding a subcutaneous mass comprising the patient's whole blood in position proximate the arterial wound as the patient's whole blood continues to clot, whereby a hemostatic closure comprising the patient's whole blood is formed.
US09839715B2	Anti-microbial foams containing polymer-stabilized silver nanoparticles An absorbent wound dressing comprises a hydrophilic porous substrate and polymer-stabilized silver nanoparticles distributed throughout the porous substrate. The silver nanoparticles have a particle size d50 in the range of about 45 nm to about 85 nm and the silver nanoparticles are present in the substrate in an amount of about 0.16% to about 1.5% by weight of the total weight of the substrate. The wound dressing produces a 7-day log reduction of 4 or more for bacteria in accordance with the Modified AATCC Test Method 100. The wound dressing is also non-cytotoxic in accordance with ISO 10993-5 standard procedure for medical device cytotoxicity assessment.
US09839714B2	Ion generator device A system and method of treating air. Bipolar ionization is delivered to an airflow within a conduit from a tubeless ion generator. The ionized airflow may be delivered to a conditioned airspace by an HVAC system. In alternate applications, the airflow delivers ionized combustion air to an engine. The invention also includes a mounting assembly for positioning one or more ion generators into an airflow.
US09839713B2	Dry acid composition and uses thereof The present disclosure provides dry compositions and methods for using the dry compositions to treat animal facilities. In particular, a dry composition comprises an acid, which provides an immediate source of protons, and a process residue comprising alum and a material comprising reactive aluminum, each of which provides a delayed source of protons.
US09839707B2	Small household goods sanitizing apparatus An enclosure has a bottom open ended portion that serves to cover any of a variety of household goods. The top surface to the enclosure has a circuit formed of a switch, an ultraviolet (UV) light or lamp and battery to power the UV light or lamp. The UV light projects downward onto the enclosed household goods to sanitize the enclosed goods.
US09839705B2	Low-density magnesia-alumina-silica (MAS) microparticles for radiotherapy and/or radioimaging This invention relates to low density radioactive magnesium-aluminum-silicate (MAS) microparticles for radiotherapy and/or radioimaging.
US09839703B2	Radiolabeled GRPR-antagonists for diagnostic imaging and treatment of GRPR-positive cancer The present invention relates to probes for use in the detection, imaging, diagnosis, targeting, treatment, etc. of cancers expressing the gastrin releasing peptide receptor (GRPR). For example, such probes may be molecules conjugated to detectable labels which are preferably moieties suitable for detection by gamma imaging and SPECT or by positron emission tomography (PET) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or fluorescence spectroscopy or optical imaging methods.
US09839700B2	Polymerized micelles for diagnosis The invention relates to polymerized micelles of size inferior to 100 nm for in vivo diagnosis, in particular of cancer. The polymerized micelles of the invention comprise a diagnostic agent and an amphiphilic polymer obtainable by the polymerization of an amphiphilic monomer, said monomer comprising: a lipophilic chain comprising a polymerizable vinylic or diacetylenic group, and a hydrophilic head comprising a polyoxyethylene or polyoxypropylene chain. The invention finds application in the pharmaceutical field, in particular.
US09839698B2	Light-switchable gene expression system Provided is a light-switchable gene expression system, comprising: a) a recombinant light-switchable transcription factor-encoding gene, said recombinant light-switchable transcription factor comprising a first polypeptide as the DNA bonding domain, a second polypeptide as the photosensitive domain, and a third polypeptide as the transcription regulatory domain; b) a target transcription unit comprising at least one reaction element recognized and bound by the first polypeptide, a promoter regulated by the third polypeptide and a nucleotide sequence to be transcribed. Also provided is an eukaryotic expression vector comprising said light-switchable gene expression system, and a method for regulating gene expression in a host cell by using the light-switchable gene expression system. Also provided is a reagent kit containing different elements of the light-switchable gene expression system. The light-switchable gene expression system has a quick, effective and powerful induction with little or no toxicity. It is safer than other inducers, and can spatiotemporally control gene expression.
US09839695B2	Polymer-active agent conjugate The invention provides for preparing a polymer-active agent conjugate, the method comprising the steps of reacting an amino acid derivative with a biologically active agent under conditions to form a polymer-active agent conjugate.
US09839689B2	Dock-and-lock (DNL) constructs for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) therapy The present invention concerns methods and compositions for treatment of HIV infection in a subject, utilizing a DNL® complex comprising at least one anti-HIV therapeutic agent, attached to an antibody, antibody fragment or PEG. In a preferred embodiment, the antibody or fragment binds to an antigen selected from gp120, gp41, CD4 and CCR5. In a more preferred embodiment the antibody is P4/D10 or 2G12, although other anti-HIV antibodies are known and may be utilized. In a most preferred embodiment, the anti-HIV therapeutic agent is a fusion inhibitor, such as T20, T61, T651, T1249, T2635, CP32M or T-1444, although other anti-HIV therapeutic agents are known and may be utilized. The DNL® complex may be administered alone or may be co-administered with one or more additional anti-HIV therapeutic agents.
US09839681B1	Size tunable microbial mimetics for immunotherapy of cancer This invention describes novel immunogenic complexes, which are designed to trigger a robust host immune response against cancer cells by co-opting the immune system's natural ability to eliminate pathogen-infected host cells. The immunogenic complexes, referred to as microbial mimetics (MM) have unique physical and biochemical properties, which are designed to simulate a pathogenic infection of similar sized bacteria and viruses, permitting tumor-associated and tumor-specific peptide antigens to be presented to immune cells as microbial constituents. The MM are well-suited to mimic a systemic infection with microbe sized particles comprised largely of tumor antigens. Under this framework, tumor cells may be eliminated in the ensuing immune response.The MM exhibit unique properties, including size tunability and contain antigenic cargo complexed to immune stimulatory molecules, which synergize to potentiate immune responses. The MM constitute a versatile platform for triggering immune responses against cells expressing epitopes contained within the complexed antigenic cargo.
US09839680B2	DNA vector and transformed tumor cell vaccines Customized whole cell cancer vaccines can be produced from autologous (ex vivo or in situ) or allogeneic human or veterinary patient cell lines. Cells are transformed with S. pyogenes DNA that expresses an Emm protein on the cell surface and cytosol. Treatment of cancer patients with an Emm vector vaccine induces an immunologic response to the cancer by enhancing immunogenicity of a tumor. Emm vaccines can be used in patients where the cancer is not identified due to lower tumor burden or used to treat a specific cancer and subsequently treat for a second type that may have arisen through metastasis.
US09839677B2	Systemic gene replacement therapy for treatment of X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating a myopathy. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, improving muscle function, and prolonging survival in a subject with X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM). The present invention provides a method comprising systemic administration of a composition that induces the increased expression of myotubularin in the muscle of a subject. The invention provides sustained regional and global increases in muscle function.
US09839676B2	Methods of treating cancer using angiogenin or an angiogenin agonist The invention provides a method for treating cancer in a subject or a method of inducing an anti-tumour effect including reducing tumour volume, inhibiting or slowing tumour growth, inhibiting tumour progression, altering the metabolic activity of a tumour, inducing quiescence of a tumour, inhibiting or reducing metastasis, inhibiting or reducing tumour invasiveness, reducing tumour weight, reducing tumour neovascularisation, improving time to disease progression (TDP) and/or improving survival, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of angiogenin or an angiogenin agonist.
US09839671B2	Peptide and uses therefor Provided is a method for treatment and/or prophylaxis of a condition associated with T cell mediated chronic inflammatory disease by administration, to a patient, of a peptide comprising N′-SVTEQGAELSNEER-C′ (SEQ ID NO: 1) or an analog thereof that inhibits T cell migration. Also provided is the peptide or its analog for use in the methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis of said condition. Also provided is a method for the treatment of Sjogren's syndrome by administration of a peptide comprising N′-SVTEQGAELSNEER-C′ to a patient in need thereof.
US09839669B2	Antiviral agent comprising recombinant mistletoe lectins An antiviral agent containing recombinant mistletoe lectins for treating virus infections and a medicament and/or pharmaceutical composition for treating virus infections are described. Recombinant mistletoe lectin polypeptides can be a mistletoe lectin A-chain, as well as parts or fragments of the mistletoe lectin A-chain. The antiviral agent can be used for any number of virus infections, such as Herpes simplex, adenovirus, poliovirus, and poxvirus. Also, the antiviral agent can be used for skin virus warts, anogenital warts, mucous membrane warts and malignant tumors such as cervical cancer, penis and vulvar cancer.
US09839667B2	Prevention and treatment of ocular side effects with a cyclosporin The present disclosure relates to methods of treatment or prevention of ocular conditions caused by treatment with certain therapeutically active agents. The methods can include administering a cyclosporine, an analog or derivative thereof, or a combination thereof to an eye of a mammal suffering from an ocular condition cased by treatment with certain therapeutically active agents, which can include a chemotherapy agent or an antiviral agent.
US09839665B2	Aminostatin derivatives for the treatment of arthrosis The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and in particular medicaments comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological states in the triggering of which cathepsin D is involved, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arthrosis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia.
US09839664B2	GLP-1 receptor modulators Compounds are provided that modulate the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, as well as methods of their synthesis, and methods of their therapeutic and/or prophylactic use. Such compounds can act as modulators or potentiators of GLP-1 receptor on their own, or with incretin peptides such as GLP-1(7-36), GLP-1(9-36), and oxyntomodulin, or with peptide-based therapies, such as exenatide and liraglutide, and have the following general structure (where “” represents either or both the R and S form of the compound): where A, B, C, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, p and q are as defined herein.
US09839662B2	Composition for use in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases The invention provides a composition the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, wherein said composition compounds obtained from palm oil mill effluents, in particular from vegetative liquor from the milling of palm oil fruit.
US09839655B2	Compositions comprising bacterial strains The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing cancer.
US09839652B2	Nanoparticle compositions and methods for treating or preventing tissue infections and diseases Stabilized multi-component antimicrobial compositions for treating tissue diseases, infections or conditions include a first and second set of differently sized and/or differently shaped metal nanoparticles, and a stabilizing agent. Compositions and treatment methods may be used for treating tissue diseases, infections or conditions caused by microbial infections, such as bacteria, viral, and/or fungal infections, or for preventing the infection of a wound, such as a cut, abrasion, ulcer, lesion, sore, and the like. The compositions and treatment methods disclosed herein may also be used as a prophylactic, and in some embodiments may be applied to otherwise healthy tissue in order to prevent or reduce the occurrence of a tissue disease, infection or condition.
US09839650B2	Chlorite formulations, and methods of preparation and use thereof Described herein are chlorite formulations having a pH between about 7 and about 8.5, wherein the chlorite formulations are substantially free of deleterious non-chlorite components. Described herein are chlorite formulations, including pharmaceutical formulations, which are formulated for systemic, parenteral, or intravenous administration. Described herein are methods of preparing and methods of using the chlorite formulations described herein.
US09839649B2	Methods and compositions for selecting siRNA of improved functionality Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. Be selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed, including those directed to the nucleotide sequences for AAT.
US09839637B1	Piperazine-substituted benzothiophenes for treatment of mental disorders The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound represented by the general formula (1): The compound of the present invention has a wide treatment spectrum for mental disorders including central nervous system disorders, no side effects and high safety.
US09839634B2	Antibacterial agents: combination of a rifamycin and a switch region inhibitor It has been determined that co-administration of a rifamycin and a switch-region inhibitor 1) results in synergistic antibacterial effects, enabling efficacy at low, subtoxic doses, and/or 2) results in a low spontaneous resistance frequency, enabling treatment of high-titer infections without treatment failure due to spontaneous resistance. Accordingly, certain embodiments provide a composition comprising a rifamycin and a switch region inhibitor, as well as methods of use thereof.
US09839633B2	Method and composition for treating rhinitis There is provided pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of rhinitis by, for example, nasal or ocular administration comprising zwitterionic cetirizine, a polar lipid liposome and a pharmaceutical acceptable aqueous carrier. The compositions are preferably homogeneous in their nature.
US09839631B2	Methods and compositions for controlling ectoparasites A method for inhibiting hatching of an ectoparasite egg, the method comprising exposing the ectoparasite egg to at least one metal chelating agent and/or metalloprotease inhibitor, wherein the metal chelating agent is a compound comprising at least two heteroatoms able to simultaneously coordinate with a metal ion, at least one of the two heteroatoms being selected from nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and phosphorus, wherein the compound comprises at least one carbocyclic ring substituted with at least one heteroatom and/or with a substituent containing at least one heteroatom, or the compound comprises at least one heterocyclic ring containing at least one heteroatom, wherein said heterocyclic ring is optionally substituted with at least one heteroatom and/or with a substituent containing at least one heteroatom is provided. Methods of treating ectoparasite infestations and compositions for use in such methods are also provided.
US09839620B2	Anise flavored medication An anise flavored liquid medication. The liquid medication contains phenylephrine and an anethole analog that is substantially free of aldehyde groups. In one example, the anethole analog can be 1-methoxy-4-n-propylbenzene.
US09839619B2	Method for treating ADD or ADHD comprising administering amphetamine complexed with ion-exchange resin particles The invention relates to dosage forms that provide prolonged therapy. In particular, the invention relates to dosage forms including various pluralities of drug-containing resin particles. The invention also relates to methods of making these dosage forms and methods of treating using these dosage forms.
US09839616B2	Lipid nano particles comprising cationic lipid for drug delivery system The present invention provides a lipid nano-particles, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, comprising a cationic lipid represented by formula (I)(wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, X1 and X2 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and Y1 is absent or anion, L1 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc), and the like.
US09839613B2	Dry formulations of vaccines that are room temperature stable The present invention discloses dry formulations of room temperature stable vaccines that comprise a live attenuated virus, a sugar stabilizer, and an amino acid stabilizer. The present invention also discloses the manufacture of such vaccines and methods of protecting an animal by administration of such vaccines.
US09839609B2	Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) formulations to treat osteoarthritis Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of formulations comprising DMSO and MSM to treat arthritis (such as osteoarthritis), pain, inflammation, and/or degeneration. DMSO and MSM formulations are administered orally and/or topically in several embodiments and provide effective treatment of both chronic and acute symptoms of arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis), pain, inflammation, and/or degeneration. Solid forms of DMSO are provided in several embodiments.
US09839606B2	Formulation for treatment of hairs A formulation for the treatment of hair, in particular for treatment of hair loss and dandruff, useful as a lotion and/or a spray. The formulation comprises at least dates, date seeds, and ethanol from fermented dates and date seeds.
US09839605B2	Borojo skin care product and use thereof for natural moisturizing, anti-ageing, anti-UV, anti-anaphylaxis and whitening A Borojo skin care product and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The skin care product comprises a matrix and Borojo powder, and the preparation method thereof comprises the steps: mixing and homogeneously stirring the Borojo powder in the matrix to obtain the Borojo skin care product.
US09839604B1	Composition for an anti-aging treatment An anti-aging composition comprising: pinebark extract, polypodium leucotomos, ashwagandha extract, dehydroepiandrosterone, white tea extract, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin K2, bioactive silicon, hyaluronic acid, trimethylglycine, and optionally, piperine, green tea extract, folic acid, vitamin C, camu camu, and blueberry extract.
US09839600B2	Compositions and methods for treating hair Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers chosen from acrylate and polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
US09839594B2	Skin-moisturising or wrinkle-improving external composition and cosmetic composition The present invention relates to a skin-moisturizing or wrinkle-improving external composition or cosmetic composition which contains, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by Formula 1, which can be extracted from Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The composition prevents skin moisture loss and thus suppresses skin tissue damage induced by UV rays and so has a skin-wrinkle preventing or alleviating effect.
US09839582B2	Sterile connection syringe assemblies Devices and methods are provided for sterile transfer of flowable material between a syringe and one or more flowable material receptacles or between a pair of receptacles. A syringe assembly may include a tip enclosure having a flexible shroud surrounding a syringe tip, with a shroud membrane associated with the distal end of the shroud to enclose the syringe tip. The shroud is deformable to move the tip toward the shroud membrane, which may be traversed by the tip to expose the tip for material transfers. A rigid connector may be positioned at the distal end of the shroud to securely connect the syringe assembly to a receptacle. The plunger and piston of the syringe assembly may include membranes to allow material transfer at the proximal end of the syringe assembly. An adaptor may also be provided for sterilely connecting a receptacle to a syringe or to another receptacle.
US09839579B2	Delamination resistant pharmaceutical glass containers containing active pharmaceutical ingredients The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, Victoza (liraglutide), Tresiba (insulin degludec), Ryzodeg (insulin degludec/insulin aspart), IDegLira (liraglutide and insulin degludec), NovoSeven (recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa), NovoSeven RT (recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa), or Turoctocog alfa (third-generation recombinant coagulation factor VIII).
US09839577B2	System and method for auricular peripheral nerve field stimulation An auricular peripheral nerve field stimulator system includes an electrical stimulation device for generating electrical stimulation signals and a plurality of therapy electrodes each electrically coupled to the electrical stimulation device and each including a plurality of needles for percutaneous insertion into an auricle of a human ear near at least one neural vascular bundle located therein. In some embodiments, at least one reference electrode electrically is coupled to the electrical stimulation device and includes at least one needle for percutaneous insertion into or adjacent the auricle to provide a ground reference for the electrical stimulation device. The generated electrical stimulation signals are, in any case, delivered by the percutaneously inserted needles to stimulate an auricular peripheral nerve field within the auricle.
US09839575B2	Massaging device Disclosed herein is a massage device configured to provide a squeezing pressure. The massage device may include an elastically extensible and bendable connector element and at least two rolling massage elements. A portion of the elastically extensible and bendable connector element and the at least two rolling massage elements form a massaging zone configured to receive one or more body parts. The body parts may include feet, forearms, and the like. Accordingly, the massage device may provide relief for specific conditions such as plantar fasciitis and carpel tunnel syndrome.
US09839574B2	Portable massage roller A sturdy portable massage roller that collapses flat. The roller includes an outer contact skin formed of a plurality of longitudinal stiffeners connected by longitudinally-extending hinge points, the contact skin defining an inner cavity. A collapsible support structure within the contact skin inner cavity is sized to contact and radially support the longitudinal stiffeners in the expanded shape of the contact skin, and is adapted to collapse so that the massage roller converts between a generally cylindrical expanded shape and a collapsed, flattened shape. The support structure may include a series of rigid discs that either pivot or are folded in half to convert the massage roller between its expanded and flat configurations.
US09839570B2	Motorized walking and balancing apparatus A motorized walker of the present invention is includes a first section and a second section including a pair of front legs and rear legs and handle members. Each rear leg and front leg include respective extension elements telescopingly engaged with the terminal ends of the respective rear legs and the front legs to allow a user to adjust the height of the walker. Each section includes a front wheel and a motor. Each section and the rear leg present a wheel of different construction.
US09839569B2	Methods and apparatus for body weight support system A body weight support system includes a trolley, a powered conductor operatively coupled to a power supply, and a patient attachment mechanism. The trolley can include a drive system, a control system, and a patient support system. The drive system is movably coupled to a support rail. At least a portion of the control system is physically and electrically coupled to the powered conductor. The patient support mechanism is at least temporarily coupled to the patient attachment mechanism. The control system can control at least a portion of the patient support mechanism based at least in part on a force applied to the patient attachment mechanism.
US09839568B2	Swing walker A suspension walker which may be weighted or unweighted is provided. The suspension walker includes a sole plate having a rocker bottom, a yoke portion and an extension leg attached to the yoke portion. A boot received by a patient's foot is operably coupled to the yoke portion by a first fastener and to an upper portion of the extension leg by a second fastener. An extension leg may be operably coupled at a hinge axis to an upper hinged portion. The hinge axis is configured to be aligned with the knee. A below the knee collar operably and securely couples the boot to the extension leg and the yoke portion. An above the knee collar operably secures the upper hinged portion to the patient's thigh.
US09839566B2	Wheel chair with automatic breaking A wheel chair with several new and useful features is provided. Those new and useful features provide the wheel chair with enhanced lateral stability, automatic cocking of an automatic locking device whenever an occupant sits in the wheel chair, and a holding mechanism that enables the wheel chair to be freely wheeled about when there is no occupant, and automatically move to a cocked state as soon as an occupant sits on the chair. The result is an automatic locking system for a manual wheelchair that unlocks the wheels for intentional motion when the chair is occupied, and locks the wheelchair wheels immediately when it is unoccupied, yet in no way interferes with the typical locking mechanism of the standard manual wheelchair when so desired.
US09839560B2	Wound dressing, ingredient delivery device and IV hold-down, and method relating to same An adhesive device used as a wound dressing, ingredient delivery device or IV hold-down in which inadvertent edge release of these devices along the periphery of the polymeric film layer is minimized when the handling layer, which is adhered to the polymeric film layer, is removed after application of the polymeric film layer to the patient.
US09839559B2	Hydrogel wound dressing for use with suction A wound dressing comprising: an air-impermeable backing sheet having an aperture for attachment of a suction element; an air-permeable screen layer on a wound facing side of the backing sheet; and a substantially air-impermeable hydrogel layer extending across a wound facing side of said screen layer and joined in substantially airtight fashion to a periphery of said backing sheet around said screen layer. Also provided is a wound treatment system comprising a wound dressing according to the invention and a source of suction in fluid communication with said aperture.
US09839558B2	Roll-off film system Roll-off film systems and methods are provided in accordance with one or more embodiments that may be installed on goggle frames or adaptors to goggle frames to provide improved field of vision for users. In particular, film canisters of the roll-off film systems may include a blade section configured to seamlessly contact the goggle frame or the adaptor to the goggle frame. Further, the blade section is configured remove mud or dirt from a used section of clear film when the used section is conveyed into the film canister to prevent excess mud or dirt from entering the film canister. The blade section also is configured to slant away from the lens of the goggle to allow the mud or dirt to fall away from the field of view on the lens to provide better field of view for the user.
US09839556B2	Heat and low-frequency treatment device The disclosure relates to a heat and low-frequency treatment device, which includes a host, a control circuit and two cushions. The control circuit has an input interface, a processor, an amplifying circuit and a negative half-wave elimination circuit. When the two cushions receive the power controlled by the processor, according to control waveform and voltage the current is flowed through the treatment site where it is covered by the two cushions, and the heat energy generated by the electric heating layer is transmitted to the deep of the treatment site at the same time.
US09839555B2	Applicator for delivering an occluding compound in a fallopian tube Applicator for delivering an occluding compound in a fallopian tube includes a lumen extending between a proximal end connectable to a dispenser for containing uncured occluding compound, and a distal end. A spiral wire with a first end is connected to the distal end of the lumen and a free second end. A disconnecting member is configured to disconnect the spiral wire from the distal end. An actuator is configured to actuate the disconnecting member. The distal end of the lumen can be inserted into the fallopian tube. The spiral wire functions as a guide wire. The curable compound embeds the spiral wire. The actuator can be actuated to disconnect the embedded spiral wire from the distal end of the lumen.
US09839552B2	Powered joint orthosis A powered device augments a joint function of a human during a gait cycle using a powered actuator that supplies an augmentation torque, an impedance, or both to a joint, and a controller that modulates the augmentation torque, the impedance, and a joint equilibrium according to a phase of the gait cycle to provide at least a biomimetic response. Accordingly, the device is capable of normalizing or augmenting human biomechanical function, responsive to a wearer's activity, regardless of speed and terrain.
US09839538B2	Method for making a flexible stent-graft A method of making a stent-graft is provided. The method includes mounting a stent on a mandrel so that the stent is stretched when it is on the mandrel. A graft layer is then adhered to the stent while it is mounted on the mandrel. When the stent-graft is removed from the mandrel, the stent contracts and the graft layer becomes partially wrinkled when the stent is in its expanded relaxed state.
US09839535B2	Modular prosthetic abutment system An abutment system for operatively coupling an implant stem to an exo-prosthesis. The abutment system includes a plurality of interlocking sleeve elements that are operatively coupled to an implant stem positioned within a prepared site of a selected bone. The interlocking sleeve elements of the abutment system are selectively removable and replaceable.
US09839532B2	Methods and apparatus for intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion A method for inserting an intervertebral disc prosthesis into a space between two vertebrae involves inserting the prosthesis partway into the space under constraint to prevent endplates of the prosthesis from articulating, releasing the prosthesis from constraint, and inserting the unconstrained prosthesis farther into the space. In some embodiments, the method involves grasping the prosthesis with a grasping device to insert the prosthesis partway under constraint, loosing the grasping device to release the prosthesis from constraint, and pushing the prosthesis farther into the disc space using the grasping device and/or one or more separate pusher devices. A system includes a grasping device, at least one separate pushing device, and optionally a vertebral spreading device and/or a vertebral midline indicator device.
US09839527B2	Expandable inter-body fusion devices and methods An expandable inter-body fusion device is presented. The expandable inter-body fusion device has a first plate and a second plate that can be manipulated to change the height and angle of lordosis. Also presented is a method of using an expandable inter-body fusion device in an inter-body fusion procedure, and a method of using an expandable trial to size the correct expandable inter-body fusion device for use in the aforementioned procedure.
US09839525B2	Intervertebral prosthesis An intervertebral prosthesis for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes upper and lower prosthesis plates locatable against respective vertebrae and having opposing, concavely curved recesses therein, and a core located between the plates. The core has opposed, convexly curved surfaces received in the recesses of the plates to allow the plates to slide in articulated manner over the core. The opposed surfaces of the core and the recesses of the plates have cooperating spherical curvatures. The recess of each plate surrounds a locating peg projecting centrally from the base of the recess and is bounded by an annular rim, such that the annular rims of the plates are arranged to contact one another at a predetermined limit of sliding movement of the plates over the core. The peg locates loosely in an opening located centrally in a curved surface of the core, whereby the plates can slide over the core in all directions while the peg holds the core captive.
US09839523B1	Antibiotic dispensing spacer apparatus and method for infected total knee arthroplasty A spacer for a knee replacement prosthesis. The spacer may have a lower surface with a locking component adapted to interlock with a tibial tray, an upper surface optionally with a tibial post and a pair of smooth-surfaced and slightly concave condyle support platforms disposed on opposite sides of the tibial post, and a substantially hollow body with an internal reservoir that can be filled with antibiotic material. The reservoir may be accessible from a port on the hollow body that leads into the internal reservoir, and which permits refilling of the reservoir. In some embodiments, the reservoir may be refillable from this port without removal of the spacer from the patient; for example, a percutaneous needle may be inserted into the port. The spacer may dispense antibiotic from this reservoir to the surrounding area in order to treat an infection.
US09839522B2	Femoral implant for preserving cruciate ligaments A femoral prosthetic component comprises a pair of condyles having an intercondylar notch interposed substantially therebetween. Each of the pair of condyles comprises an edge that borders the intercondylar notch. At least one of the pair of condyles comprises a condylar notch disposed within the respective edge of the at least one of the pair of condyles.
US09839521B2	Prosthetic knee implant Knee implant systems and methods for implantation or use in a knee joint, are disclosed. A knee implant system can include at femoral component having a femur-contacting surface and an opposing articulation surface, and proximal, distal, anterior and posterior portion. The femoral component can include a medial condyle and a lateral condyle, where each of the condyles define respective distal-most points and have substantially equal widths. The width of each of the condyles can define respective condyle midpoints, where the distal-most points can be located laterally from the midpoints. The femoral component can include a trochlear groove that can define a distal-most sulcus point located halfway between the distal-most point of the medial condyle and the distal-most point of the lateral condyle.
US09839519B2	Percutaneous annuloplasty system with anterior-posterior adjustment Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for repairing heart valves through percutaneous transcatheter delivery and fixation of annuloplasty rings to heart valves. An annuloplasty ring includes an outer hollow body member including a plurality of regions. Adjacent regions cooperate with one another to change the body member from an elongate insertion geometry to an annular operable geometry. Adjacent regions are coupled by a biasing element or a stepped connector to allow expansion to an expanded state and contraction to a contracted state in the annular operable geometry. The annuloplasty ring also includes an internal anchor member located at least partially within the body member and having a plurality of anchors configured to attach the annuloplasty ring to tissue of a heart valve annulus. An angled ring closure lock allows coupling of the ends of an annuloplasty ring at an apex of a D-shape annular operable geometry.
US09839518B2	Method of post-operative adjustment for mitral valve implant The present invention is directed to a mechanism and procedure for adjusting a cardiac implant during the early post-operative period, such as, for example, the first 2-5 days after surgery. During the implant procedure, an adjustment tool is releasably attached to the adjustable implant. The adjustment tool remains connected to the implant following the procedure and extends from the patient's body to allow for post-operative adjustment under normal beating heart conditions. Once the implant is adjusted, the adjustment tool is configured to release from the implant and be removed from the patient's body without requiring access to the patient's heart.
US09839513B2	Stents, valved-stents and methods and systems for delivery thereof Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to stents, valved-stents, (e.g., single-stent-valves and double stent/valved-stent systems) and associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery. The stent component comprises a first stent section (102) a second stent section (104) a third stent section (106) and a fourth stent section (108).
US09839511B2	Device and method for mitral valve regurgitation treatment A mitral valve replacement device is adapted to be deployed at a mitral valve position in a human heart. The device has an atrial flange defining an atrial end of the device, a ventricular portion defining a ventricular end of the device, the ventricular portion having a height ranging between 2 mm to 15 mm, and an annulus support that is positioned between the atrial flange and the ventricular portion. The annulus support includes a ring of anchors extending radially therefrom, with an annular clipping space defined between the atrial flange and the ring of anchors. A plurality of leaflet holders positioned at the atrial end of the atrial flange, and a plurality of valve leaflets secured to the leaflet holders, and positioned inside the atrial flange at a location above the native annulus.
US09839510B2	Stent-grafts with post-deployment variable radial displacement An endovascular stent-graft includes a generally tubular body configured to assume a radially-compressed delivery state and a radially-expanded deployment state. The body includes a flexible stent member, and a tubular fluid flow guide attached to the stent member. The body includes a compliance-restoration body portion extending axially along a portion of the body, and including portions of the stent member and fluid flow guide. When the body is in the radially-expanded deployment state, the compliance-restoration body portion characterized by a greatest diastolic outer radius when the body is internally pressurized by fluid having a pressure of 80 mmHg, and radially expandable to a greatest systolic outer radius when the body is internally pressurized by fluid having a pressure of 120 mmHg. The greatest systolic outer radius (RS) is at least 5% greater than the greatest diastolic outer radius.
US09839506B2	Catheter-delivered endovascualar devices Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a deployable dual basket system. The deployable dual basket system may include a proximal basket and a distal basket that are connected by basket connector tether memory metal strips that rotate/twist relative to the longitudinal axes of the basket and form flex points of the system. The proximal basket and the distal basket may be comprised of a plurality of cells and the proximal basket may taper at its proximal end and the distal basket may be tapered at its distal end. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
US09839504B2	Implantable slings The present disclosure describes implantable slings suitable for use in a variety of medical applications, the implantable slings include at least one a biocompatible support member having a first surface and a second surface, the first and second surfaces including a first end, a second end, and a central region positioned therebetween, a first set of fixation elements positioned on the first end of the first surface, a second set of fixation elements positioned on the second end of the first surface, and a spacer positioned on the central region of the first surface for contacting a tissue in need of support.
US09839502B2	Methods for estimating birthing data for an animal Methods are provided for estimation of birthing data (such as birthing date and birthing weight) by consideration of a mother animal's weight over an expected birthing period. The method includes: measuring or providing the weight of the mother animal at intervals over an expected birthing period to provide a series of dated weight records, estimating the underlying weight of the mother animal over the expected birthing period from the series of dated weight records, and identifying a significant weight drop of the mother animal by reference to the estimated underlying weight, wherein the estimated birthing date is on or before the date of the significant weight drop. The methods are particularly useful in animals associated with production, such as cattle.
US09839496B2	Patient-specific dental prosthesis and gingival contouring developed by predictive modeling A method of designing a patient-specific prosthesis for a current patient includes receiving scan data of a mouth of the current patient to identify conditions at a location at which the patient-specific prosthesis is to be placed on a dental implant, and determining at least two clinical factors for the current patient. The method further includes identifying a desired outcome for soft tissue for the current patient at the location, and accessing a database having soft-tissue-outcome information for each of a plurality of previous patients. The database further includes clinical-factor information for each of the plurality of previous patients. Based on the soft-tissue-outcome information and the clinical-factor information for at least one of the plurality of previous patients being related to the current patient's desired outcome and the current patient's at least two clinical factors, the method includes developing a design for the patient-specific prosthesis for the current patient.
US09839490B2	Touchless advanced image processing and visualization A server receives a request from a client device initiated from a user operating the client device. The server determines a user action identifier (ID) based on the request, the user action ID identifying a user physical action that was captured by one or more sensors. One or more image processing commands are determined based on the user action ID in view of a first medical image currently displayed at the client device. An image processing operation is performed based on the first medical image by executing the one or more image processing commands, generating a second medical image. The second medical image is transmitted to the client device to be presented to the user at the client device.
US09839485B2	Arthroplasty jigs with mating accuracy Disclosed herein is a method of defining a mating surface in a first side of an arthroplasty jig. The mating surface is configured to matingly receive and contact a corresponding patient surface including at least one of a bone surface and a cartilage surface. The first side is oriented towards the patient surface when the mating surface matingly receives and contacts the patient surface. The method may include: a) identifying a contour line associated with the patient surface as represented in a medical image; b) evaluating via an algorithm the adequacy of the contour line for defining a portion of the mating surface associated with the contour line; c) modifying the contour line if the contour line is deemed inadequate; and d) employing the modified contour line to define the portion of the mating surface associated with the contour line.
US09839484B2	Method and system for image processing and patient-specific modeling of blood flow Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model.
US09839483B2	Systems and methods for risk assessment and treatment planning of arterio-venous malformation A computer implemented method for assessing an arterio-venous malformation (AVM) may include, for example, receiving a patient-specific model of a portion of an anatomy of a patient; using a computer processor to analyze the patient-specific model for identifying one or more blood vessels associated with the AVM, in the patient-specific model; and estimating a risk of an undesirable outcome caused by the AVM, by performing computer simulations of blood flow through the one or more blood vessels associated with the AVM in the patient-specific model.
US09839480B2	Surgical adapter assemblies for use between surgical handle assembly and surgical end effectors An adapter assembly is provided for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform a function and a surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, the end effector including at least one axially translatable drive member, and the surgical device including at least one rotatable drive shaft. The adapter assembly includes at least one drive converter assembly including a drive shaft; a drive coupling nut threadably connected to a distal end portion of the drive shaft; and an axially translatable drive bar connected to the drive coupling nut, wherein rotation of the drive shaft results in axial translation of the drive bar. The drive coupling nut engages 29 teeth of the threaded distal end portion of the drive shaft. The drive coupling nut is manufactured from unreinforced PEEK thermoplastic polymer.
US09839479B2	Medical waste containment device A device that stores, secures, and disinfects hazardous materials introduced therein, comprising a container having at least one interior surface, wherein the at least one interior surface forms at least one chamber within the container for storing the hazardous materials introduced into the container; at least one port having an aperture and unidirectional access for introducing the hazardous materials into the container and preventing outflow of the hazardous materials from the container; an absorbent material for securing the hazardous materials introduced into the container, wherein the absorbent material is affixed to the at least one interior surface of the container; and a disinfecting substance for disinfecting the hazardous materials introduced into the container, wherein the disinfecting substance is affixed to the at least one first interior surface of the container.
US09839473B2	Tissue extraction devices and methods The tissue cutting device comprises an elongated assembly including both an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a tissue-receiving window, and the inner sleeve has a distal end which cuts tissue as the inner sleeve is advanced past the window. The tissue is received into a lumen of the inner sleeve, and the inner sleeve lumen is typically enlarged in a proximal direction to reduce the tendency of resected tissue to lodge therein. The tissue displacement member is optionally provided at a distal end of the outer sleeve to further aid in dislodging tissue which becomes captured in a distal end of the inner sleeve of the lumen.
US09839470B2	Electrosurgical generator for minimizing neuromuscular stimulation A system for minimizing neuromuscular stimulation includes a converter, an inverter, and a controller. The converter is configured to output a dc waveform and includes at least one first switching element operated at a first duty cycle. The inverter is coupled to the converter and includes at least one second switching element operated at a second duty cycle. The inverter is configured to invert the DC waveform to generate an electrosurgical pulse waveform. The controller is coupled to the converter and the inverter, and is configured to control the first duty cycle to adjust a magnitude of the electrosurgical pulse waveform and the second duty cycle to adjust at least one property of the electrosurgical pulse waveform to minimize neuromuscular stimulation.
US09839468B2	Electrosurgical device with internal digestor electrode An electrosurgical wand is described, for treating a target tissue using electrosurgical energy, which has an elongate shaft with a handle end and a distal end. A first active electrode surface is disposed on the distal end of the shaft and a first digester electrode surface is recessed away from the first active electrode surface and electrically connected with the first active electrode surface. An aspiration aperture is also disposed adjacent the first active electrode surface and fluidly connected with an aspiration lumen, wherein the first digester electrode surface is disposed within the aspiration lumen.
US09839459B2	Assembly including at least one implant, one gripping device and one element for the traceability of the implant, and method for traceably handling the implant of such an assembly A kit of the type including at least an implant (1), a gripper (2) for gripping the implant (1), and a storage element (7) for storing the gripper (7) and its associated implant (1), the storage element (7) including at least one reception location (71) for receiving the gripper (2) and its associated implant (1), and a tracer element (8) for tracing the implant (1). The tracer element (8) is sandwiched between the gripper (2) and the storage element (7), when the gripper (2) and its associated implant (1) are in their stored state in a reception location (71) of the storage element (7).
US09839457B2	Alignment guide for cervical spine plate A cervical spine plate attachment system includes a bracket and an alignment guide. The bracket is configured to mount to a cervical spine plate. The alignment guide includes a first connector proximate to a first end of the alignment guide, wherein the first connector is configured to attach to a first pin inserted into a first vertebra. The alignment guide also includes a second connector proximate to a second end of the alignment guide, wherein the second connector is configured to attach to a second pin inserted into a second vertebra. The alignment guide further includes a fastener configured to secure the alignment guide to the bracket such that the alignment guide is secured to the cervical spine plate.
US09839456B2	Anterolateral calcaneal plate A plate for treating calcaneal fractures comprises a first portion extending along a first longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and including a plurality of first openings extending therethrough extending along a second longitudinal axis from the a first end connected to the second end of the first portion to a second end, the first and second portions being angled relative to one another such that, when the plate is positioned along a desired portion of a calcaneus bone, the first and second portions extend parallel to a superior surface of the bone bordering a subtalar joint, the second portion including a plurality of second openings extending therethrough, wherein each of the first and second openings are configured to receive a bone fixation element therein at a user-selected angle relative to a central axis thereof.
US09839455B2	Bone fixation system and method of use An apparatus includes: a member configured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a fibula, the member having an opening therethrough; a bone plate including a first bone-engaging surface; a flexible elongate element having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, at least the second and third portions being sized to extend through the opening of the member, wherein the second portion is movable by bending of the flexible elongate element between an insertion position and a bone-engaging position, wherein the second portion is configured to extend through the opening of the member while the second portion is in the insertion position, and wherein the second portion includes a second bone-engaging surface while the second portion is in the bone-engaging position; and a coupling structure for operatively coupling the bone plate to the first portion of the flexible elongate element.
US09839454B2	Intramedullary device with compound fastener trajectories An intramedullary device, having a first longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, is provided. The intramedullary device may include a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may include a second longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between a first opening and a second opening. The second longitudinal axis may define a first angle (θ1) with the first longitudinal axis. The second bore may include a third longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between the first opening and a third opening. The third longitudinal axis may define a second angle (θ2) with the first longitudinal axis.
US09839445B2	External fixator system An external fixation frame for correcting a bone deformity includes a first fixation ring and a second fixation ring. A posterior adjustable length strut couples a posterior portion of the first fixation ring to a posterior portion of the second fixation ring and has universal joint. Medial and lateral adjustable length struts couples medial and lateral portions of the first fixation ring to medial and lateral portions of the second fixation ring respectively, each of the medial and lateral adjustable length struts including a constrained hinge joint. The fixation frame also includes a half ring hingedly coupled to the second fixation ring, and an anterior adjustable length strut coupling an anterior portion of the first fixation ring to the half ring.
US09839443B2	Systems and methods for off-axis tissue manipulation A surgical system and method for manipulating tissue. A steerable assembly comprises a steerable instrument and a deformable conduit. The steerable instrument comprises a control element and a deflectable portion operatively connected to the control element. The steerable assembly is directed through an access cannula such that at least a portion of the steerable assembly protrudes from the distal end of the access cannula. The steerable instrument is actuated to move a deflectable portion of the steerable instrument and a distal portion of the deformable conduit away from the longitudinal axis of the access cannula so that the deformable conduit assumes a deformed position. The steerable instrument is retracted from the deformable conduit.
US09839440B2	Apparatus and methods for internal surgical procedures Apparatus and methods for internal surgical procedures are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may involve supporting internal body locations, creating submucosal separations (blebs), and/or for resecting mucosal tissue separated from underlying tissue by a bleb.
US09839431B2	Occlusion devices and methods of making and using same The present disclosure provides improved medical devices for occluding a left atrial appendage. In one embodiment, the medical device includes a temperature activated memory shape foam that is constructed to transition from a first collapsed conformation to a second expanded conformation upon an increase in temperature such that it can expand to provide an occlusive benefit inside a left atrial appendage. In another embodiment the medical device includes a flowable thermoset that is injected into the left atrial appendage where is it cured so that it may assume the conformation of the left atrial appendage and provide an occlusive benefit.
US09839428B2	Surgical cutting and stapling instruments with independent jaw control features Surgical instruments and end effectors therefor are disclosed. In various implementations, the surgical instrument includes a surgical end effector that comprises a lower jaw and an upper jaw that are supported for movable travel toward and away from each other. The instrument may further include a firing member that is operably supported for selective operable travel within the surgical end effector. The instrument may also include a first jaw closure system that operably interfaces with the lower jaw and is configured to selectively move the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw. A second jaw closure system operably interfaces with the upper jaw and is configured to selectively move the upper jaw relative to the lower jaw. A firing system operably interfaces with the firing member and is configured to apply firing motions to the firing member to move the firing member within the end effector.
US09839424B2	Electromechanical surgical assembly An electromechanical surgical assembly includes a surgical device, an adapter, and a filter. The surgical device includes a connecting portion having a distal facing recess including an electrical plug. The adapter includes a proximal facing cap configured to mate with the recess of the surgical device, the proximal facing cap including an electronic assembly including a plurality of electrical contact pins configured for electrical connection with the electrical plug. The filter is removably positioned within the recess of the surgical device. The plurality of electrical contact pins extend through the filter when the adapter is connected to the surgical device.
US09839423B2	Implantable layers and methods for modifying the shape of the implantable layers for use with a surgical fastening instrument A method is disclosed for altering an implantable layer for use with a surgical instrument which includes the steps of obtaining an implantable layer comprised at least partially from a material including a glass transition temperature and a melting temperature, wherein the implantable layer includes a first shape, heating the material to a temperature higher than the glass transition temperature and lower than the melting temperature, manipulating the implantable layer to a second shape different than the first shape, allowing the material to cool below the glass transition temperature, and releasing the implantable layer.
US09839419B2	Suturing instrument with jaw having integral cartridge component A surgical instrument includes a body, first and second drive elements, a shaft, and a needle applier. The first drive element has a distal portion located at a distal end of the body. The second drive element has a proximal portion located at a proximal end of the shaft. The proximal portion of the second drive element is configured to removably couple with the distal portion of first drive element such that the first and second drive elements are aligned along a common axis and such that the first drive element is configured to communicate motion to the second drive element. The needle applier includes a needle and a drive assembly, which is configured to drive the needle along an orbital path about a rotation axis that is transverse to the longitudinal axis, in response to motion of the second drive element.
US09839416B2	Hemostatic device and its methods of use A hemostatic device includes a first tube defining a first lumen configured to channel a fluid therethrough, and a second tube housing at least a portion of the first tube and at least partially defining a second lumen configured to retain a hemocoagulant agent therein. The second tube is moveable with respect to the first tube, such that the hemocoagulant agent is at least substantially retained within the second lumen when the second tube is in a first position, and the hemocoagulant agent is at least partially exposed when the second tube is in a second position.
US09839412B2	Ultrasonic image display apparatus and control program for controlling the same An ultrasonic image display apparatus is provided. The ultrasonic image display apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe configured to move while in contact with a test object and configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves to and from the test object to obtain echo signals from a three-dimensional region of the test object, a parameter calculation section configured to calculate a parameter related to a moving velocity of the ultrasonic probe, a data generation section configured to generate data based on the echo signals of a plurality of frames, by selecting the frames in accordance with the parameter calculated by the parameter calculation section so that the echo signals of the frames used for generating the data are acquired within a required range, and a display section configured to display an ultrasonic image generated based on the data.
US09839411B2	Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus probe having laminated piezoelectric layers oriented at different angles An ultrasound probe includes a piezoelectric section to transmit and receive ultrasound, wherein the piezoelectric section includes a plurality of laminated piezoelectric layers each of which includes piezoelectric members and non-piezoelectric members both of which are arranged alternately in parallel to each other in an arrangement direction, and wherein the arrangement direction of the piezoelectric members and the non-piezoelectric members in at least one piezoelectric layer of the plurality of laminated piezoelectric layers is different from that in other one piezoelectric layer of the plurality of laminated piezoelectric layers.
US09839406B2	Charger for electronic grid holders and detectors stored at mobile radiographic imaging apparatus and methods for using the same A mobile radiography apparatus has a moveable (e.g., wheeled) transport frame and an adjustable support mounted at the frame that can include an x-ray source. Embodiments of methods and/or apparatus by which mobile radiography carts can provide a charging capability for at least one radiographic detector (e.g., removed power source, detector either separately mounted at the mobile radiography apparatus or in a detector carrier (e.g., grid holder)) mounted at the mobile radiography apparatus.
US09839404B2	Image data Z-axis coverage extension for tissue dose estimation A method for extending initial image data of a subject for dose estimation includes obtaining first image data of the subject for dose calculation, wherein the first image data has a first field of view. The method further includes obtaining second image data for extending the field of view of the first image data. The second image data has a second field of view that is larger than the first field of view. The method further includes extending the first field of view based on the second image data, producing extended image data.
US09839399B2	Systems and methods for numerically evaluating vasculature Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a cardiovascular score for a patient. A method includes receiving, using at least one computer system, patient-specific data regarding a geometry of multiple coronary arteries of the patient; and creating, using at least one computer system, a three-dimensional model representing at least portions of the multiple coronary arteries based on the patient-specific data. The method also includes evaluating, using at least one computer system, multiple characteristics of at least some of the coronary arteries represented by the model; and generating, using at least one computer system, the cardiovascular score based on the evaluation of the multiple characteristics. Another method includes generating the cardiovascular score based on evaluated multiple characteristics for portions of the coronary arteries having fractional flow reserve values of at least a predetermined threshold value.
US09839395B2	Systems and methods for processing sensor data Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided.
US09839393B2	Force assessment device and method for lead extraction A force assessment device and a method for lead extraction are provided. A force gauge is configured to measure a traction force, and a strain gauge that is configured to measure a countertraction force. An interface is communicatively coupled to the force gauge and the strain gauge, and the interface is configured to present data regarding at least one of the traction force and the countertraction force.
US09839392B2	Method and system for estimating brain concussion A method of estimating the likelihood of brain concussion from neurophysiological data acquired from the brain of the subject is disclosed. The method comprises: identifying activity-related features in the data; constructing a subject-specific brain network activity (BNA) pattern having a plurality of nodes, wherein each node represents a feature of the activity-related features, and each pair of nodes is assigned with a connectivity weight; calculating a BNA pattern similarity describing a comparison between the constructed BNA pattern and a baseline BNA pattern being specific to the subject; and assessing the likelihood of brain concussion responsively to the BNA pattern similarity.
US09839389B2	Foot-strength test device and methods for use The present disclosure provides a device for testing the strength of a human foot. The device includes a substantially planar member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The device also includes a foot-engaging member moveable along the top surface substantially planar member from a first position to a second position. In addition, the device includes a force sensor fixed with respect to the substantially planar member, where the force sensor resists movement between the first position and the second position. Further, the device includes a tension bearing element connecting the foot-engaging member to the force sensor.
US09839386B2	Body fluid sampling device with capacitive sensor A body fluid sensing device with a body fluid capture structure and a body fluid measurement sensor positioned in the body fluid capture structure. A capacitance sensor is coupled to the body fluid measurement sensor. The capacitance sensor is used to assist in the positioning of a body part relative to the body fluid capture structure.
US09839385B2	Integrated closed IV line draw system The present invention extends to a closed IV line draw system which may be used with a PIVC or another vascular access device to collect blood samples. The closed IV line draw system consists of various integrated components that allow the system to remain closed during the blood collection process. In this way, the closed IV line draw system simplifies the blood collection process and reduces the risk of contamination to the PIVC or other vascular access device.
US09839382B2	Device and method for sensing blood glucose In accordance with one embodiment, a blood glucose sensing device is provided that comprises a house having of an exterior surface and that defines an interior space. The housing is configured to be located within a cardiovascular pathway of a patient. An inductor-capacitor (LC) circuit is located within the interior space defined by the housing. The inductor-capacitor circuit comprises an inductive circuit and a capacitive circuit electronically coupled to one another. The inductive and capacitive circuit has inductance and capacitance values that define a blood glucose sensitive resonant frequency such that a resonant frequency of the LC resonant circuit varies in response to changes in blood glucose levels within the blood in the cardiovascular pathway surrounding the housing.
US09839380B2	Phenotypic integrated social search database and method A method for generating correlations between human biological phenotype and human behavioral and/or emotional phenotype, and optionally to temporal location, comprising the steps of correlating data on biological phenotype with survey-based data on behavioral and/or emotional phenotype. The data on biological phenotype is collected from a sample from an individual, and the survey-based data can be collected from answers to behavioral and emotional questions from the individual or from observations of the individual by a third party. Correlations can further be used to predict behavior, including preferences, wellness needs and desires, and/or emotions. Feedback, advice and guidance can be provided to individuals based on such correlations. Such correlations are further useful for product and service providers and industries for purposes of standardizing or rating product quality and efficacy, and/or for promotion and selling purposes. A database comprising the data on biological phenotype and survey-based data is also provided.
US09839378B2	Optical systems and methods for ratiometric measurement of blood glucose concentration Novel optical devices, methods and systems relating to the detection of glucose, and more particularly to real-time glucose monitoring, are disclosed herein. More particularly, various hardware and methodological means are disclosed for ratiometric correction of optical glucose measurements for artifacts of optical systems.
US09839376B1	Systems and methods for automated body mass index calculation to determine value A system and method for automated body mass index is disclosed. The disclosed method operates within a system architecture including one or more computing devices, one or more servers, and one or more databases. A processor operating within the one or more servers executes one or more algorithms for detecting relevant features associated with a potential client's multimedia information. The method may include calculating feature values, such as abdomen circumference, face width, face height, cheekbone width, jaw width, and neck width, and the like as well as calculating the body mass index of the potential client using one or more regression algorithms. A baseline and updated BMI may be determined, and used for determining a baseline and updated value.
US09839372B2	Systems and methods for guidance and placement of an intravascular device A guidance and placement system and associated methods for assisting a clinician in the placement of a catheter or other medical device within the vasculature of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for guiding a medical device to a desired location within a vasculature of a patient is also disclosed and comprises detecting an intravascular ECG signal of the patient and identifying a P-wave of a waveform of the intravascular ECG signal, wherein the P-wave varies according to proximity of the medical device to the desired location. The method further comprises determining whether the identified P-wave is elevated, determining a deflection value of the identified P-wave when the identified P-wave is elevated, and reporting information relating to a location of the medical device within the patient's vasculature at least partially according to the determined deflection value of the elevated P-wave.
US09839371B2	Method and apparatus for capture of physiological signals and image data In a method and an image capturing system (5) for capturing signals and image data of a volume segment of an examination object, raw data of the volume segment are captured, and image time stamps are captured at which certain of the raw data are captured. Physiological signals of the examination object are captured at the same time as capturing the raw data. Signal time stamps are captured at which certain of the physiological signals are captured. The capture of the raw data and the capture of the physiological signals is controlled by the same processor of the image capturing system, so that both the image time stamps and the signal time stamps are predetermined by the same processor.
US09839367B2	Flexible and scalable sensor arrays for recording and modulating physiological activity An implantable sensor array incorporates active electronic elements to greatly increase the number of sensors and their density that can be simultaneously recorded and activated. The sensors can be of various configurations and types, for example: optical, chemical, temperature, pressure or other sensors including effectors for applying signals to surrounding tissues. The sensors/effectors are arranged on a flexible and stretchable substrate with incorporated active components that allow the effective size, configuration, number and pattern of sensors/effectors to be dynamically changed, as needed, through a wired or wireless means of communication. Active processing allows many channels to be combined either through analog or digital means such that the number of wires exiting the array can be substantially reduced compared to the number of sensors/effectors on the array.
US09839363B2	Discordance monitoring Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for cardiac monitoring. In particular, the systems, devices, and methods described herein may be used to conveniently sense the presence of an intermittent arrhythmia in an individual. The systems, devices, and methods described herein may be further configured to sense an electrocardiogram.
US09839361B2	Optical analysis system and approach therefor Imaging, testing and/or analysis of subjects are facilitated with a capillary-access approach. According to an example embodiment, a capillary is implanted into a specimen and adapted to accept an optical probe to facilitate optical access into the specimen. In some applications, the capillary is implanted for use over time, with one or more different probes being inserted into the capillary at different times, while the capillary is implanted. Certain applications involve capillary implantation over weeks, months or longer. Other applications are directed to the passage of fluid to and/or from a sample via the capillary. Still other applications are directed to the passage of electrical information between the sample and an external arrangement, via an implanted capillary.
US09839359B2	Fluorescence observation apparatus A fluorescence observation apparatus including a light source that radiates illumination light and excitation light; a return-light-image generating portion and a fluorescence-image generating portion that generate a return-light image and a fluorescence image, respectively; a fluorescence detecting portion that detects a fluorescence region in the fluorescence image; a return-light-image adjusting portion that adjusts gradation values of the return-light image; a superimposed-image generating portion that generates a superimposed image by using the return-light image, in which the gradation values have been adjusted, and the fluorescence image; and a coefficient setting portion that sets, in the case in which the fluorescence region is detected, a degree-of-reduction of the gradation values, so that the gradation values of the return-light image are decreased as compared with the case in which the fluorescence region is not detected.
US09839354B2	Emergency call apparatus, emergency call system and backup method thereof An emergency call apparatus, an emergency call system and a backup method thereof are provided. The emergency call system includes a bedside station, a managing server and at least one target device. In the method, the bedside station detects a triggering signal of an emergency call and then detects a network connection with the managing server. In response to detecting the network connection is connected, the bedside station transmits a request of the emergency call to the managing server and establishes an emergency call connection with the at least one target device according to connection information of the at least one target device stored in the managing server. In response to detecting the network connection is disconnected, the bedside station establishes the emergency call connection with the target device according to a backup of the connection information of the target device stored in the bedside station.
US09839353B2	Remote monitoring of analyte measurements Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for remote monitoring. In some example implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include receiving, at a remote monitor, a notification message representative of an event detected, by a server, from analyte sensor data obtained from a receiver monitoring an analyte state of a host; presenting, at the remote monitor, the notification message to activate the remote monitor, wherein the remote monitor is configured by the server to receive the notification message to augment the receiver monitoring of the analyte state of the host; accessing, by the remote monitor, the server, in response to the presenting of the notification message; and receiving, in response to the accessing, information including at least the analyte sensor data. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.
US09839352B2	System, method and apparatus for enabling corneal topography mapping by smartphone An apparatus for enabling corneal topography includes an attachment to align a placido disc illumination system with a camera of a mobile communication device. The placido disc illumination system generates concentric rings and reflects the concentric rings off a cornea. A portion of the reflected concentric rings are utilized to confirm vertex distance. The apparatus further comprises a memory, a processor, and computer-readable instructions in a mobile communication device. The camera captures an image of reflected concentric rings and communicates the captured image of the reflected concentric rings to an external computing device. A method for performing corneal topography utilizes a mobile computing and/or communication device, projects a plurality of peripheral concentric rings onto a subject's cornea and projects center rings onto the subject's cornea. The method further includes capturing, via a smartphone camera, an image of the projected peripheral concentric rings and the center rings.
US09839351B2	Image generating apparatus, image generating method, and program A method of generating a tomographic image using optical coherence tomography includes: a data obtaining step of obtaining a plurality of pieces of tomographic image data each indicating a tomogram at substantially the same position of an object; a removing step of removing an outlier from the plurality of pieces of tomographic image data; a computation step of computing a motion contrast value based on the plurality of pieces of tomographic image data from which the outlier is removed; and a generation step of generating a motion contrast image of the object based on the motion contrast value.
US09839350B2	Control apparatus, imaging control method, and storage medium A control apparatus of an imaging apparatus, includes a selection unit configured to select an image-capturing site of a subject to be examined, a control unit configured to control adjustment of a member of the imaging apparatus, according to the selected image-capturing site, and a determination unit configured to determine whether to perform the adjustment or not in response to a change of image-capturing sites through the selection by the selection unit, based on image-capturing conditions for the image-capturing sites before and after the change of the image-capturing sites.
US09839349B2	Method of placing medical insertion instruments in body cavity An endoscope and an illuminator are safely placed in a body cavity without generating a noticeable postoperative scar. A method of placing medical insertion instruments into a body cavity includes a first step of inserting, into the body cavity through a first opening formed on a body wall, an endoscope together with a first illuminator; and a second step of inserting, into the body cavity through a second opening formed at a position different from the first opening, a second illuminator. Preferably, the method further includes a third step of pulling out the first illuminator from the first opening and inserting the first illuminator into the body cavity through a third opening formed at a position different from the first and second openings.
US09839345B2	Endoscope having flexible tube In an endoscope, a flexible device of an elongated tube has a variable stiffness device. The variable stiffness device includes a movable control wire and a coil spring, to which compression force is applied to change stiffness. There occur changes in stiffness of the flexible device in plural radial directions of the coil spring at an equal point in an axial direction. The variable stiffness device is so constructed that a difference between maximum and minimum levels of stiffness of the variable stiffness device is set at most 0.2 time as much as stiffness of the flexible device with internal structures other than the variable stiffness device. Thus, unexpected grip feeling in manipulation of an operator at the time of advance can be removed in relation to undulating motion of the coil spring.
US09839342B2	Angled dishwasher sumps A dishwasher for treating dishes includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, the tub having a bottom portion with a sump opening therein, a liquid spraying system supplying a spray of liquid to the treating chamber, and a liquid recirculation system recirculating the sprayed liquid from the treating chamber to the liquid spraying system to define a recirculation flow path. A sump is positioned in the sump opening of the bottom of the tub within the recirculation flow path, the sump having an outlet therein located adjacent the forward portion of the sump opening. A pump has an inlet fluidly interconnected with the outlet of the sump, the pump configured to receive fluid from the outlet of the sump and impel the fluid along the recirculation flow path toward the treating chamber.
US09839340B2	Dishwasher with sprayer A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a spraying system having a sprayer supplying liquid to the treating chamber. The sprayer may include a liquid passage and multiple spray outlets to emit sprays to wash the dishes, a first valve body to couple at least one of the multiple spray outlets to the liquid passage, and a second valve body to control a flow of liquid.
US09839334B2	Body drier for shower or bath The invention relates to a body drier for a shower or bath, formed by a column which longitudinally defines a channel (6) on the inside thereof, said channel becoming progressively narrower from the upper part to the lower part, with a distribution of diffusion openings (7) for the outflow of air on the front part and an opening (8) on the upper part, in relation to which a mouth element (9) is arranged, to which the air outlet of a fan (10) is coupled.
US09839333B2	Sheet product dispenser A sheet product dispenser includes a transfer bar, a roller assembly, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The transfer bar is movable between first and second positions. The roller assembly, disposed proximate the transfer bar second position, has a drive roller and a pinch roller that define a nip. The motor is in operable communication with the transfer bar to move the transfer bar between the first and second positions. The sensor is in operable communication with the dispenser cover. The controller is in operable communication with the sensor and the motor, and is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the sensor to cause the transfer bar to move between the first position and second positions. The transfer bar includes at least one finger that drives an end of a roll of sheet product towards the nip upon actuation of the transfer bar from the first position to the second position.
US09839332B2	Hardware mounting bracket, assembly and hardware A hardware mounting bracket is provided with a bracket body adapted to be mounted to a support surface. A rigid retainer is provided on one end of the bracket body to receive hardware supported thereon. At least one elongate biasing retainer is provided on another end of the bracket body spaced apart from the rigid retainer, to engage hardware supported thereon and to provide a loaded surface contact with hardware supported thereon. A hardware mounting assembly, hardware for mounting to a support surface, and method for mounting hardware are also provided.
US09839328B2	Cutting board assembly A cutting board includes a base tray, a cutting board top, a cutting mat and/or a cutting board, and a bin. The base tray has a first chamber and a second chamber. The cutting board top fits within a complementary shape on top of the base. The cutting mat and/or cutting board is stored in the first chamber under the cutting board top and may be later removed from this chamber and placed on the cutting board top. The bin fits within a complementary-shaped chamber in the base adjacent the cutting board top. In some configurations, the bin may include a lid.
US09839325B2	Salad spinner brake mechanism A salad spinner has a hub connected in a rotary driving relationship to a colander mounted within the salad spinner for rotation about an axis of rotation. A brake provides braking force to the hub coaxially with the colander axis of rotation. The brake includes a spring-loaded button located coaxially with the colander axis of rotation and an actuation element between the button and the hub for applying coaxial, linear force from the button to the hub for braking. A drive plate is connected in a rotary driving relationship to the hub, and the button is constrained for co-rotation with the drive plate and linear motion relative the drive plate.
US09839323B2	Quick sear barbecue grill and components thereof A barbecue grill and components thereof that allow a user to obtain a controlled burst of high intensity heat for a limited period of time, comprising at least one quick sear burner, a quick sear valve assembly adapted for fluid communication with the quick sear burner, and a cooking surface adapted to be positioned above the quick sear burner in or on a firebox of a barbecue grill. The quick sear valve assembly, in turn, comprises a main valve for normal operation of the quick sear burner, and a bypass valve for high intensity heat output of limited duration. The quick sear valve assembly includes a mechanism that is configured to allow the user to selectively actuate the bypass valve.
US09839317B1	Cooking implement A compact cooking implement includes a pan, a top flange, a handle, and a stand flange. The pan has a rectangular bottom and four perpendicular walls. One of the four walls extends from each of four edges of the bottom. The top flange is disposed on a top edge of the walls of the pan. The top flange extends perpendicularly outward from a top edge of each of the four walls. The handle extends outwardly from the top flange. The stand flange extends from the top flange outwardly at an angle from a plane including the top flange.
US09839315B2	Multi-wire quick assemble tree A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution systems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution systems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution systems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution system can engage the voids of another power distribution system without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.
US09839314B2	Mailbox with insert A mailbox for preventing mail from contacting pooling water in the mailbox includes a mailbox body and a mailbox insert, including: a front section, including a slanted portion, a front support which is connected to the slanted portion, a middle support, and a front lateral adjustment component; and a rear section, including a rear support which is connected to a rear end of the rear section, at least one side hook, and a rear lateral adjustment component; wherein the front section is configured to be insertable into the at least one side hook such that the front section is slidably coupled to the rear section; and wherein the front lateral adjustment component and the rear lateral adjustment component are configured to expand and contract laterally.
US09839306B2	Food shield detent mechanism A rotation and detent mechanism includes a body defining a cavity and having a travel limiter with two fixed faces protruding into the cavity. A detent plate nests and rotates within the cavity and has two limiting surfaces between which the travel limiter of the body is disposed. One of the limiting surfaces engages a respective one of the travel limiting faces of the body at each extreme of angular rotation of the detent plate. The detent plate includes recesses for engaging one or more spring loaded ball plungers mounted in the body. Each ball plunger engages a recess in the detent plate at certain angular detent positions of the detent plate within the body. The mechanism further includes an axle on which the detent plate rotates, and a coil spring that engages the detent plate, resisting rotation of the detent plate in one rotational direction.
US09839301B2	Mattress manufacturing process and apparatus A process and apparatus for manufacturing a mattress generally includes an automated foam layer placement apparatus for accurately securing one or more foam layers onto an innercore unit and bucket assembly.
US09839300B2	Reduced outflow inflation valve A reduced outflow valve in fluid communication with an inflatable apparatus comprising a tubular body defining an inner bore and a plunger slidingly engaged in the bore. Inflation of the inflatable apparatus urges the plunger to a first position configured to allow rapid ingress of air into the cushion to inflate the cushion and deflation of the inflatable apparatus urges the plunger to a second position wherein the plunger is configured as a baffle to dampen or slow air egress during release of air.
US09839299B2	Sofa with shipping and use configuration A ready to assemble or knockdown sofa having a back rest that can be reconfigured between a use configuration in which the sofa is has a conventional L-shaped cross-section and a shipping or storage configuration in which the sofa is arranged in a more efficiently stacked rectangular cross-section. The rectangular cross-section allows the sofa to be more efficiently stacked with other sofas during shipping or storage. The back rest has an upper back rest portion and a lower back rest portion in which the upper back rest portion can be rotated forward toward the front of the sofa and downwardly into a nesting region against the top of the seat base to provide a more efficient shape.
US09839297B2	Split ottoman linkage accomodating a chaise pad A split ottoman linkage having a plurality of interconnected links that move a middle ottoman and a front ottoman from a closed position to an extended position. The middle ottoman moves in a relatively constant radial arc, such that a chaise pad can be used on the chair. The middle ottoman and the front ottoman are positioned adjacent one another in the closed position, and are spaced from one another in the extended position.
US09839296B2	Mechanism for an office chair A mechanism for an office chair is structurally particularly simple and consequently comparatively inexpensive, but nevertheless extremely variable. Both the seat support and the backrest support are articulated by way of a common pivot axis. The seat support is connected in an articulated manner to the base support by way of at least one pivot bolt and is pivotable relative to the base support. The backrest support is connected in an articulated manner to the base support by way of the at least one pivot bolt and is pivotable relative to the base support.
US09839294B2	Blow molded resin furniture having a stabilizing box structure The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools.
US09839291B2	Connecting rod and double reclining mechanism A method of manufacturing a connecting rod is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) forming, on a long rod material, a rotation transmitting portion having a non-circular cross section; (2) cutting the rod material to provide the rotation transmitting portion at each of both ends; and (3) forming, by cutting work, a small-diameter column portion and a tapered portion at a first end of the cut rod material from a tip-end side. The small-diameter column portion has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the rotation transmitting portion. The tapered portion is provided continuously from the small-diameter column portion and gradually increases in diameter. The rotation transmitting portion is provided continuously from the tapered portion.
US09839289B1	Compartment divider assembly A compartment divider assembly. The compartment divider assembly may comprise: a first divider having at least one dovetail groove and a divider support groove assembly, comprising: a first groove portion having a first dovetail portion and a second groove portion, having a second dovetail portion. The first dovetail portion may have a planar face sloping outwardly at a dovetail angle. The second dovetail portion may also have a planar face sloping outwardly at a dovetail angle. The first dovetail portion and said second dovetail portion together may form a male dovetail when combined, and the male dovetail may engage and secure onto the dovetail groove of the first divider. The compartment divider assembly may further comprise a corner coupler, comprising: two male dovetails, both of which may be adapted to slideably engage with a dovetail groove. The compartment divider assembly may also comprise an accessory holder for receiving an accessory.
US09839287B2	Portable table trailer A portable trailer having a frame connected to a plurality of table supports and a lower support member. The table supports are connected to a table assembly and the lower support members are connected to sea assemblies.
US09839285B2	Computer stand An improved computer stand is an elevated computer support surface that allows users to comfortably stand, if desired, while taking up much less space than conventional computer desks. Fabricated of a durable wood material with a strong, metal-based support stem, this product would be adjustable to heights ranging from forty-two to sixty-two inches (35″-62″), and would feature a large surface width of thirty inches (30″). The improved computer stand would have two (2) tiers. The top section would be a flat rectangular piece that could easily support a laptop or computer monitor. The second tier, which would be tucked underneath the top space, would be hinge connected and adjustable in height. A footrest, attached at the base of the support stem, would offer a height adjustable place to relax the feet should one choose to sit on a tall stool or chair while working.
US09839283B2	Oral care implement with product applicator An oral care implement with product application. In one embodiment, the implement is a fluid dispensing toothbrush having a body comprised of a handle, a head, and an internal cavity containing an oral care material. The head includes tooth cleaning elements and an applicator in fluid communication with the internal cavity. In one embodiment, the applicator includes at least one spring-actuated valve operable to dispense the fluidic oral care material upon engagement with a user's oral tissue. The oral care material is delivered from the internal cavity upon applying a pressing force to a moveable sealing element of the valve. In certain embodiments, a pressurizer may be provided to pressurize the oral care material for positive dispensing. In one embodiment, the applicator is disposed in a soft tissue cleaner on the toothbrush head.
US09839278B2	Blending color and control management system A method is provided for preparing a hair dye color mixture. The method includes: providing a control system having at least a memory, input controls, and a display; storing in the memory at least one formula, the formula including one or more colorants and/or dye blending materials, and wherein each colorant and/or blending material is separately assigned to an initial product brand; receiving input from the input controls to change a colorant and/or blending material from the initial product brand to one or more subsequent product brands, and wherein the control system recalculates components of the formula using the one or more subsequent product brands in response to receiving input from the input controls; and matching the color of the hair dye color mixture made from colorants and/or dye blending materials of the initial product brand using colorants and/or dye blending materials of the one or more subsequent product brands, in response to the input.
US09839273B2	Locking device There is provided a locking device including: a locking unit capable of performing locking and unlocking operations by rotation; an upper body part in which a first connection hole is formed; a body part which is inserted into the first connection hole of the upper body part and combined with one end of the locking unit; a lower body part in which a third connection hole into which the body part is inserted from below is formed; and a locking washer which is positioned between the upper body part and the lower body part and configured to fix and combine the upper body part and the lower body part.
US09839269B2	Luggage container with adjustable interior space A luggage container includes a body. The body defines an interior space for carrying articles. The body is expandable and contractible. An adjusting system is configured for adjusting the interior space. The adjusting system includes a first support device, a second supporting device, and a control input. The first and second supporting devices are mounted on the body and are spaced apart from each other at a distance. The control input is configured to be operable to selectively pull the first and second supporting devices towards each other and push the first and second supporting devices away from each other. The control input and the first and second supporting devices include a connecting member connected therebetween. The connecting member interconnects the first and second supporting devices. The connecting member is flexible. The distance between the first and second supporting devices determines the volume of the interior space.
US09839267B1	Shading system with artificial intelligence application programming interface A modular umbrella system, comprises one or more shading elements and a support assembly, coupled to the one or more shading elements, to provide support for the one or more shading elements. The modular umbrella system further comprises a base assembly, coupled to the support assembly, to provide contact with a surface. The base assembly comprises one or more microphones to capture audio commands, one or more processors, one or more memory modules and one or more communication transceivers. Computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules are executed by a processor to convert the captured audio commands into audio files and communicate the captured audio commands to an external computing device utilizing the one or more communication transceivers. The computer-readable instructions are part of an artificial intelligence application programming interface that communicates with an external artificial intelligence computing device to process the communicated audio file.
US09839259B2	Adhesive, washable, antimicrobial insert liner for shoes and method of manufacturing the same A shoe insert liner or no-show sock configured to detachably adhere to an interior cavity of a shoe is provided. In one embodiment, the shoe insert liner includes a liner having an exterior surface and an adhesive bonded to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the liner. The liner includes a longitudinal portion, opposing first and second lateral portions extending in a first direction from opposite sides of the longitudinal portion, and opposing front and rear portions extending in the first direction from opposite ends of the longitudinal portion. Together, the longitudinal, lateral, front, and rear portions of the liner define an interior cavity and an opening configured to receive a user's foot.
US09839258B2	Vibrating foot massager The application provides for a vibrating foot massager that resembles a common shoe. This vibrating foot massager has a number of vibrating motors which can be placed in a variety of combinations within the sole of the shoe. Preferably, the vibrating foot massager will be equipped with a power source so the entire device will be portable. This will enable a user to enjoy the benefits of receiving a foot massage while on the go. The vibrating foot massager is also equipped with a power switch such that when the motors are not in use, the device operates as a functional shoe.
US09839257B2	Flexible skateboard shoe protector overshoe A flexible one size fits all overshoe that is placed over the shoe which covers all areas of the shoe damaged during skateboarding. This overshoe is made of a flexible material that conforms to the shoe in all areas in order to protect area of the shoe. This can be one or a combination of pieces to create the overshoe. The overshoe adds additional cushioning and traction to the heel and ball of the shoe. The mid foot of the overshoe is constructed in a way to allow stretching to fit and conform to an extremely broad range of shoe sizes. The upper and the sole also has added traction in the form of raised areas to allow the “grip” of the shoe to the skateboard for the efficient execution of tricks and stunts.
US09839256B2	Sports shoe, particularly for soccer use and the like A sports shoe, particularly for soccer use and the like, comprising an upper and a sole which is provided with one or more studs, each stud being associated with the sole by way of at least one elastically deformable element for the movement of at least part of the stud about its own longitudinal axis in such a manner as to follow the movements of change of direction, traction and stopping of the athlete who is wearing the sports shoe, the sports shoe further comprising a stripping prevention element that lies inside the sole and the stud, passing through the elastically deformable element in order to prevent accidental breakages of the elastically deformable element and/or the separation of the stud during the use of the sports shoe.
US09839253B2	Last system for braiding footwear An article of footwear can include a braided upper. The structure of the braided upper may be manufactured using an article forming member and a braiding apparatus. The article forming member includes a body portion substantially similar to a last for shoemaking, as well as a flange portion that extends outward from the body portion. The article forming member moves through the braiding apparatus in varying orientations that can improve the efficiency of the braiding, enhance the braiding pattern, and enhance structural support of the braided upper.
US09839249B2	Cover system for caps and other headwear A headwear cover system includes a left receiver base and a right receiver base, each receiver base including a respective receiver adapted to provide an attachment point for an elongated cover support member. Each receiver base is also associated with a respective hat connector which allows the respective receiver base to be connected to the brim of a hat. The elongated cover support member has two connectors, each connector adapted to be releasably secured to a respective one of the receivers. A cover sheet is included in the system and is adapted to be secured along at least a portion of the length of the cover support member. The cover sheet hangs down from the cover support member to provide the desired covering function.
US09839247B2	Performance garment having a realistic visual effect of abraded denim Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a performance garment having a realistic visual effect of being constructed from abraded denim. The performance garment comprises a number of fabric panels that are adjoined together to form the garment. Each fabric panel is made of a stretch performance fabric that contains at least 50% polyester and at least 10% of one or more elastomeric materials. Each fabric panel is printed with a pattern that provides the fabric panel with the visual effect of abraded denim. For instance, each fabric panel may be printed with an original digital pattern that was not produced from imaging a denim garment.
US09839246B2	Decorative heat-sealable pocket A decorative pocket applique with a graphical element that can be heat-applied to most any garment to create a functional pocket with aesthetic value. The applique is made of 100% polyester fabric woven or knit which is dye-sublimated-printed to create an exterior decorative image or logo. The applique interior has a perimeter made of a thermoplastic adhesive consisting of either nylon, polyester or some combination thereof that is used to seal a folded top lip or edge of the intended pocket to itself and the remaining perimeter adhesive to a piece of apparel or garment.
US09839245B2	Ear warming headwear having retention means for securing same in an ear-covering position A thin athletic headband, tuque or knit cap has selective areas of extra padding and elastic bands extending around the ears at a position thereunder. The extra thickness or layering at the ear areas provides increased ear protection in cold and/or windy weather, while the elastic provides an area of increased headband tension below the ears to block sliding of the headwear upwardly out of the proper ear-covering position. This headwear can be used alone or under protective headgear, for example beneath a hockey helmet.
US09839244B2	Illuminated glove assembly An illuminated glove assembly includes a glove and an illumination data controller. The glove has a body portion, a longitudinal glove axis, a pointer extension, a pinky extension, a wrist strap and a pocket portion. The wrist strap is positioned at a proximal end of the body portion. A securing mechanism is connected to the wrist strap and the pointer extension and pinky extension extend from a distal end of the body portion. The pointer extension is positioned on a first side of the longitudinal axis and the pinky extension is positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis. The pocket portion is secured to and defines a pocket with the body portion. An opening of the pocket is defined proximate the distal end of the body. The illumination data controller is configured for selective mounting in the pocket and includes a housing with a front face.
US09839242B2	Clothing article having cup parts A brassiere according to one embodiment of the present invention is a clothing article having cup parts for covering the breasts, the clothing article having cup hollow parts each of which is provided along a lower edge of the cup part and has a curved shape, the lower edge portion necessitating a small tensile strength for expanding a space between a front center extremity and a side extremity of the curved shape against a retaining force of the lower edge portion of the curved shape; and expansion suppressing parts each of which extends from a front center end to a side end of the lower edge portion along a shape of the cup part in a lower part of the cup part, has a non-stretchable or poorly-stretchable characteristic, and suppresses expansion of the space between the front center extremity and the side extremity of the lower edge portion.
US09839240B2	Atomization apparatus, electronic cigarette, and assembly method therefor An atomization assembly configured to be combined with a battery assembly to form an electronic cigarette comprises a mouthpiece and a body detachable with the mouthpiece. The body includes an open end to discharge smoke into the mouthpiece, an oil storage cavity for storing tobacco oil is defined inside the body, a receiving groove is defined at the open end, an filler hole connected to the oil storage cavity is defined on a bottom wall of the receiving groove, and an elastomeric seal for sealing up the filler hole is received in the receiving groove. By implementing the filler hole, it is easier to add the tobacco oil, and by implementing the elastomeric seal, the tobacco oil can be avoided leaking out. Further, the atomization assembly is provided with simple structure, compact connection and easy assembly.
US09839239B2	Electronic cigarette and electronic cigarette atomizing device The present invention discloses an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette atomizing device. The electronic cigarette atomizing device comprises an atomizing component installed within an outer tube of the atomizing device and used for heating and atomizing tobacco liquid, and a liquid cup used for accommodating tobacco liquid. The present invention is characterized that the atomizing component comprises an atomizing holder and a heating component fixed inside the atomizing holder. A filter component is installed for filtering tobacco liquid to enter the atomizing holder and is disposed between the liquid cup and the atomizing holder. The filter component comprises a filter net with micropores and a filter cotton. The atomizing device of the present invention can be used to filter tobacco liquid to make produced tobacco smokes therefrom being pure and clean, and can effectively prevent heat from being conducted to users' mouths to cause burns or scald problems.
US09839236B2	Electronic cigarette case and information acquisition method An electronic cigarette case and an information acquisition method are provided. The electronic cigarette case includes: a case body; a microcontroller arranged inside said case body; a trigger module, used for generating a trigger signal, being arranged on said case body; said trigger module being connected to said microcontroller; said microcontroller being used for acquiring, according to said trigger signal, a user smoking signal from the electronic cigarette; a GPS transmission module connected to said microcontroller and used for transmitting said user smoking information to a preset database.
US09839235B1	Butane dispensing apparatus An apparatuses used for the safe dispensation of compressed liquid/gas butane from a compressed liquid/gas butane can for use in mixing this liquid/gas with parts of a marijuana plant within a glass tube of the apparatus to thereby remove the THC from the marijuana plant and disposing it and the residual liquid/gasses into a capture member for further processing.
US09839229B2	Thawing method for frozen goods A method of thawing an object (21) in a frozen state placed in an interior of a container (10), in which an AC voltage which is 10V or higher and 5 kV or lower is applied to the object (21) in the frozen state to flow a current which is 1 μA or higher and 1000 mA or lower, through the object (21) in the frozen state, includes the steps of: partially thawing the object (21) in the frozen state in such a manner that a temperature in the interior of the container (10) is controlled to cause the object (21) in the frozen state to be partially thawed while applying the AC voltage to the object (21) in the frozen state; and stopping application of the AC voltage to the object (21) and preserving the object (21) while maintaining a state in which the object (21) partially thawed.
US09839227B2	Flavoring composition concentrates Rapidly dissolving flavoring composition concentrates are provided. The flavoring composition concentrates have a flavor, a solvent system, a flavor carrier system, and a densifier. The densifier is an acid modifier present in an amount such that it optimizes the rate of dispersion of the concentrate in water.
US09839225B2	Method for reduction in microbial activity in poultry processing A process for reducing the bacterial count on a poultry carcass during poultry processing after the picking stage and prior to the chilling stage by applying an intervention solution having at least one equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid or a pH modified peroxycarboxylic acid comprising peroxyacetic acid to the poultry carcass at an elevated temperature above 100° F. and at an elevated concentration of at least 200 ppm for a desired period of time of less than about 30 seconds to reduce the bacterial count by at least 60 percent. The process providing acceptable antimicrobial control in poultry processing prior to the chilling stage.
US09839220B2	Antimicrobial abrasive cream type cleaning compositions for inanimate hard surfaces The present invention provides aqueous alkaline, storage stable, abrasive containing hard surface treatment compositions which provide good cleaning to a treated hard surface, and concurrently a useful sanitizing or disinfecting benefit to such treated surfaces, wherein the compositions comprise: 0.01-15% wt. of at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant, and preferably wherein the amount of the at least one anionic surfactant is in excess of the amount of the at least one nonionic surfactant; 0.1-50% wt. of one or more inorganic abrasive particulate materials which are based on inorganic carbonate compounds; a thickener; at least one non-cationic germicide constituent, which preferably are one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of: parachlorometaxylenol, and halogenated carbanilides (e.g., 3,4,4′-trichlorocarbanilide (also referred to as Triclocarban® or TCC), 3-trifluoromethyl-4,4-dichlorocarbanilide, and 3,3,4-trichlorocarbanilide; and, water, wherein the compositions preferably exhibit a pH in the range of 7-10.5, a viscosity of 1000-3000 cPs, when measured at 25° C., and wherein the compositions provide an antimicrobial benefit to treated hard surfaces.
US09839216B2	Insecticidal compounds The present invention relates to bis-amide derivatives as defined by the compound of formula (I), to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to methods of using them to control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests, and to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising them.
US09839214B2	Solavetivone and 5-epi-beta-vertivone as pest repellants and pesticides Provided are pest control compositions, including pest repellent and pesticidal compositions, containing solavetivone, 5-epi-P-vetivone or a derivative or analog thereof, alone or in combination with one or more additional active ingredients. Also provided are formulations containing the compositions and methods of use.
US09839207B2	Animal model of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease as HSP27 mutant (S135F) carrier The present invention relates to a HSP27 mutation (S135F) mediated Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) animal model. Particularly, the vector expressing mutant HSP27 protein wherein the 135th serine is substituted with phenylalanine has been injected in the mouse zygote and then the mouse harboring the expression vector was selected. The selected mouse was confirmed to display Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease phenotype, so that the animal model was expected to be efficiently used for the evaluation of the effect of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease treating material candidates.
US09839204B2	Egg tray advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus, and associated method An advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an advancement system is configured to advance an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly. The advancement system includes a guide assembly configured to receive the egg carrier and provide support thereto during advancement of the egg carrier. A manual advancement device slidingly engages the guide assembly such that the manual advancement device is movable along the guide assembly. The manual advancement device is capable of interacting with a trailing end of the egg carrier to advance the egg carrier to an injection position. At least one stop is positioned to interact with the manual advancement device during advancement of the egg carrier so as to prevent progression of the manual advancement device beneath the injection assembly, thereby locating the egg carrier at the injection position. An associated method is also provided.
US09839201B2	Swiftlets farming for production of edible bird's nests A swiftlet breeding facility, for use in creating and harvesting edible bird's nests. The facility includes sub-systems for injecting live insect and worm prey, and water, into an aerial enclosure to provide a feeding system imitative of a natural swiftlet feeding environment.
US09839199B2	Dog fetch toy An improved dog fetch toy product is disclosed. The fetch toy may generally have a bone-like shape, with an elongated middle section and bulbous end sections at either end. Cavities in the bulbous end sections may allow a person to pick up the fetch toy by inserting a finger into a cavity. The fetch toy may then be flung/thrown by the finger.
US09839198B2	Animal grooming tool A animal grooming tool employs a substantially rectangular body having a top surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end and two sides. The body is composed of flexible material with a hardness of between 20 and 60 Shore A for enhanced attraction of hair for removal.
US09839196B2	Method for tagging and tracking wildlife A method for tagging and tracking animals utilizes a plurality of user accounts and a plurality of species profiles. A user account of the plurality of user accounts is utilized to enter tag information from a tag of a plurality of tracking tags. More specifically, the tag is attached to a specific animal. When the tag information is entered, a relevant profile from the plurality of species profiles is selected. The relevant profile has information related to the specific animal. Next, the user completes a plurality of fields related to the specific animal which is saved into the relevant profile. Simultaneously, a list of geographical information is completed and saved into the relevant profile. As a result, the relevant profile is saved with the latest information of the specific animal. When required, a premium account of the plurality of user accounts is used to view the relevant profile.
US09839195B2	Spill-preventive pet training apparatus and method A spill-preventive pet-training apparatus and method for use in containing the lateral flow of liquid, such as urine, being applied to an absorbent pad at a volume and rate exceeding the absorption rate of the pad, by containing much of the liquid within an inner flexible ridge, and by slowing and containing any liquid that overtops the inner flexible ridge within an outer flexible ridge.
US09839194B2	Exhaust air purification device and method of purifying exhaust air in a livestock stable The invention relates to an exhaust air purification device for a livestock stable comprising at least one exhaust air scrubber having a filter body that can be wetted with a scrubbing liquid or that can absorb a scrubbing liquid; and a scrubbing liquid container holding a scrubbing liquid; wherein the at least one exhaust air scrubber is arranged on a moving device, the moving device being designed and arranged to immerse the at least one exhaust air scrubber completely or partially into the scrubbing liquid in the scrubbing liquid container.
US09839193B2	Oregano clonal line having high levels of thymol A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1850 and characterized by elevated levels of thymol and vigorous growth.
US09839191B1	Maize inbred PH2T5B A novel maize variety designated PH2T5B and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2T5B with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2T5B through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2T5B or a locus conversion of PH2T5B with another maize variety.
US09839189B1	Maize inbred PH2T2B A novel maize variety designated PH2T2B and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2T2B with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2T2B through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2T2B or a locus conversion of PH2T2B with another maize variety.
US09839188B1	Soybean cultivar 52001307 A soybean cultivar designated 52001307 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 52001307, to the plants of soybean cultivar 52001307, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 52001307, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 52001307. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 52001307. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 52001307, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 52001307 with another soybean cultivar.
US09839184B2	Fast growing plants of the family violaceae The present invention relates to a plant of the family Violaceae, in particular to a pansy plant having shortened growing time. In particular, a plant of the invention grows significantly faster than a control plant when grown at the same time and under the same conditions. Methods of growing a pansy plant of the invention and uses thereof are also provided.
US09839183B2	Flowerpot with water distribution device A flowerpot assembly is provided a support including a plurality of equally spaced openings from top to bottom; and a plurality of flowerpots each disposed on the opening and including a container and a conduit wherein the container includes a storing section for anchoring a plant and a water distribution device on a bottom of the storing section, the water distribution device including a coupling, a wall, an inlet, and an overflow exit; wherein a bottom of the conduit is connected to the water distribution device; wherein the inlet communicates the conduit with the storing section; wherein the wall is around the coupling; and wherein the overflow exit is between the water distribution device and the wall and extends out of the container.
US09839178B2	Seed firmer A seed firmer for pressing seeds into soil during planting. The seed firmer includes a mount for attachment to a row unit of a planting machine. An arm defines a ground-facing surface having at least one point of contact with the ground, including a rearmost ground contact point with respect to a direction of forward travel during planting operation. The ground-facing surface has a transition section directly trailing a rearmost ground contact point, the transition section can extending upwardly from the rearmost ground contact point with a radius no less than 25 mm. Also, in some constructions the rearmost section of the ground-facing surface defines a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical height that is no less than 1.2:1.
US09839177B2	System and method for calibrating an agricultural product metering system A system for calibrating an agricultural product metering system is provided including a calibration unit configured to be mounted to the agricultural product metering system. The calibration unit includes a load cell configured to measure a calibration weight of product exiting the agricultural product metering system, and the calibration unit is configured to output signals indicative of the calibration weight of the product. The calibration system also includes a controller configured to receive the signals and to calculate a product flow rate based on the calibration weight.
US09839176B1	Accessory mount for turf or grounds care equipment An accessory mount comprises: a lateral bar having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first arm connected to the first end of the lateral bar and terminating in a distal end; and a second arm pivotally connected to the second end of the lateral bar and terminating in a distal end. The first and second arms of the accessory mount are configured to engage respective frame portions of a mower or other turf or grounds care equipment, and the pivoting or movement of the second arm relative to the lateral bar adjusts a distance between the distal end of the first arm and the distal end of the second arm. A first clamping assembly may be connected to the first arm, and a second clamping assembly may be connected to the second arm to engage the respective frame portions of the article of turf or grounds care equipment.
US09839175B2	Toolbar system for an agricultural implement An agricultural implement includes a toolbar system having a toolbar frame, an elevator assembly, and a first wing on one side of the toolbar frame. The first wing may be coupled to the elevator and pivotable about a first vertical axis of rotation between an extended and a folded position. Tools may be coupled to the first wing and rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the first wing from an operating position below the first wing to a transport/shipping position above the first wing. Further, the first wing may be adapted to be moveable to position the first wing higher than a wheel of the agricultural implement on the same side of the toolbar frame in the folded position. Subsequently, the tools may be circularly rotated and the middle wing and tools pushed down to reduce the overall width and height of the implement for transporting or shipping.

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