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| US09864140B2 |
Miniature optical elements for fiber-optic beam shaping
In part, the invention relates to optical caps having at least one lensed surface configured to redirect and focus light outside of the cap. The cap is placed over an optical fiber. Optical radiation travels through the fiber and interacts with the optical surface or optical surfaces of the cap, resulting in a beam that is either focused at a distance outside of the cap or substantially collimated. The optical elements such as the elongate caps described herein can be used with various data collection modalities such optical coherence tomography. In part, the invention relates to a lens assembly that includes a micro-lens; a beam director in optical communication with the micro-lens; and a substantially transparent film or cover. The substantially transparent film is capable of bi-directionally transmitting light, and generating a controlled amount of backscatter. The film can surround a portion of the beam director. |
| US09864134B2 |
Semiconductor structure and method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure
A semiconductor structure and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a processed semiconductor substrate. The processed semiconductor substrate includes active electronic components. The semiconductor structure also includes a dielectric layer that covers, at least partially, the processed semiconductor substrate. An interface layer that is suitable for growing optically active material on the interface layer is bonded to the dielectric layer. An optical gain layer and the processed semiconductor substrate are connected through the dielectric layer by electric and/or optical contacts. |
| US09864133B2 |
Silicon photonic chip with through VIAS
The embodiments herein describe a photonic chip (formed from a SOI structure) which includes an optical interface for coupling the optical components in the photonic chip to an external optical device. In one embodiment, the optical interface is formed on a separate substrate which is later joined to the photonic chip. Through oxide vias (TOVs) and through silicon vias (TSVs) can be used to electrically couple the optical components in the photonic chip to external integrated circuits or amplifiers. In one embodiment, after the separate wafer is bonded to the photonic chip, a TOV is formed in the photonic chip to electrically connect metal routing layers coupled to the optical components in the photonic chip to a TSV in the separate wafer. For example, the TOV may extend across a wafer bonding interface where the two substrates where bonded to form an electrical connection with the TSV. |
| US09864130B2 |
Power supply system
A power supply system includes: a power supply terminal, for receiving first power from an external power source or outputting second power to a load; at least one battery, for receiving and storing first power in a charging mode, and outputting second power to the power supply terminal in a discharging mode; a charger, enabled in the charging mode for charging the battery by first power; a switch, turned on in the discharging mode for transmitting second power to the power supply terminal; a current detection circuit, for detecting a current of the power supply terminal to determine whether the power supply system is operated in the charging or discharging mode. The current detection circuit controls the charger to be enabled in the charging mode and disabled in the discharging mode, and controls the switch to be turned on in the discharging mode and turned off in the charging mode. |
| US09864126B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display panel having a pair of transparent substrates disposed to face with each other via a liquid crystal layer, and a backlight unit disposed on a back surface of the liquid crystal display panel for radiating a backlight ray is configured to have a plate member opposite a side wall surfaces of the liquid crystal display panel and a side wall surfaces of the backlight unit. The plate member is fixed to the side wall surface of the liquid crystal display panel and the side wall surface of the backlight unit. |
| US09864125B2 |
Illuminated light guide assembly
An illuminated light guide assembly includes a first light guide panel coupled to a first light source; a first light-extracting system on the first light guide panel; a second light guide panel coupled to a second light source different from the first light source; a second light-extracting system offset from the first extracting system; and a first optical isolator coupled to the first light guide panel with a first lamination interlayer and coupled to the second light guide panel with a second lamination interlayer. |
| US09864123B2 |
Backlight unit
A backlight unit includes a light guide plate including a first surface and a second surface, opposite to the first surface, having a recess formed toward the first surface, and a light emitting device array disposed in the recess, the light emitting device array including a plurality of light emitting device packages and a board, on which the light emitting device packages are disposed. The light emitting device packages include first light emitting device packages to emit first light in the recess in a first direction, second light emitting device packages to emit second light in the recess in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and third light emitting device packages to emit third light having light output different from at least one of the first light and/or the second light in the recess in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions. |
| US09864121B2 |
Stress-resistant component for use with quantum dots
A glass tube including quantum dots in a polymerized matrix is described. An optical component and other products including such glass tube, a composition including quantum dots, and methods are also disclosed. |
| US09864118B2 |
Photochromic solar control films
The present disclosure is directed to solar control films containing a photochromic layer. For example, in certain embodiments, a solar control film includes a photochromic layer comprising an inorganic photochromic material and an infrared control layer. |
| US09864114B2 |
Zone plate having annular or spiral shape and Y-shaped branching edge dislocation
Although, conventionally, there were two methods, (1) a wave was transmitted through a spiral phase plate and (2) a diffraction grating containing an edge dislocation was used, they incurred complication of a configuration and securement of a larger amount of space and were not efficient because each of the spiral wave generation methods needed an incident wave to be a plane wave and at least one time of imaging is necessary at the time of wave irradiation on an observation object. In order to efficiently generate the spiral wave having a sufficient intensity, a structure of edge dislocation is taken in into a pattern of the zone plate and a spiral pattern containing a discontinuous zone is formed. Moreover, a thickness and a quality of material that change the phase of the wave by an odd multiple of π are selected for a material of the wave-blocking section in the pattern. |
| US09864109B2 |
Nanoscale plasmonic field-effect modulator
A plasmonic device having a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) waveguide and a tunable voltage applied across the TCO and a metal layer for modulating an input optical signal. |
| US09864108B2 |
Molds for making contact lenses
The present invention general related to a reusable mold for making a contact lens comprises a first mold half having a first mold surface in contact with a polymerizable and/or crosslinkable silicone containing lens forming composition and a second mold half having a second mold surface in contact with the lens-forming composition, and the first mold half and the second mold half are configured to receive each other such that a cavity is formed between the first mold surface and the second mold surface. The cavity defines the shape of a contact lens to be molded. The reusable mold has at least one of the mold halves being made from an oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride. The mold made by oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride demonstrates improving mold cleanability with water based cleaning process. |
| US09864106B2 |
Semiconductor DBR, semiconductor light-emitting device, solid-state laser, photoacoustic apparatus, image-forming apparatus, and method for manufacturing semiconductor DBR
A semiconductor distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) including a first multilayer structure including a plurality of first semiconductor layers and one or more second semiconductor layers each interposed between a corresponding pair of the plurality of first semiconductor layers; a second multilayer structure including a plurality of third semiconductor layers and one or more second semiconductor layers each interposed between a corresponding pair of the plurality of third semiconductor layers; and a protection layer interposed between the first multilayer structure and the second multilayer structure. The second semiconductor layer has a lower decomposition temperature than the first semiconductor layer. The third semiconductor layer has a lower decomposition temperature than the second semiconductor layer. |
| US09864105B2 |
Stress manipulated coating for figure reshape of optical substrates
A method of forming a stress distributed coating layer is provided which comprises depositing a coating material emanating from a source at a first location on a backside of an optical substrate at a first bias voltage to provide a first coating region at the first location characterized by a first stress and depositing the coating material at a second location on the backside of the optical substrate at a second bias voltage to provide a second coating region at the second location characterized by a second stress, thereby forming a stress distributed coating layer on the backside of the optical substrate comprising the first and second coating regions. Deposition systems and coated optical substrates are also provided. |
| US09864099B2 |
Apparatus and method for calculating wind load
Provided is an apparatus and method for calculating a wind load. The apparatus for calculating a wind load includes an information collecting unit collecting heights of a plurality of points in a region, a frequency distribution calculating unit calculating a frequency distribution for the heights of the plurality of points, and a parameter calculating unit allocating ground surface roughness for ranks in the frequency distribution and calculating parameters for the region by applying weights on the basis of the frequency distribution to parameters set for each ground surface roughness for calculating the wind load. |
| US09864097B2 |
System and method for modelling three dimensional shallow water multiples using predictive sea floor reconstruction
A method for modeling shallow water multiples modeling using a predicted sea floor reconstruction is provided. A seafloor reflectivity image is reconstructed using acquired seismic data. Surface multiples are determined by evaluating a seismic wave equation using, as an input, the reconstructed seafloor reflectivity image. The determined surface multiples are subtracted from the acquired seismic data. |
| US09864095B2 |
Multiplexed microvolt sensor systems
Multiplexed microvolt sensor systems and methods are described. An example system may include a pulsed light source, a first optical waveguide segment operatively coupled to the pulsed light source, an optical circulator including a first port, a second port, and a third port, the first port being operatively coupled to the first optical waveguide segment, a second optical waveguide segment operatively coupled to the second port of the optical circulator, and an array of sensor elements. Each of the sensor elements may include a detector and an electro-optical modulator, the electro-optical modulator being operatively coupled to the second optical waveguide segment. The example system may further include a third optical waveguide segment operatively coupled to the third port of the optical circulator, a compensating interferometer operatively coupled to the third optical waveguide segment, and a time division multiplexed demodulator operatively coupled to the compensating interferometer and the pulsed light source. |
| US09864091B2 |
CT security inspection system for baggage and detector arrangement thereof
The present invention discloses a CT security inspection system for baggage. The CT security inspection system comprises a scanning passage through which a baggage enters and exits the CT security inspection system for baggage, an X-ray source provided at one side of the scanning passage, and, a gantry provided at an opposite side of the scanning passage, and on which a plurality of detector units are mounted. In each of the detector units, a vertex point of at least one detector unit is positioned in a detector unit distribution circle with its center at a center of the scanning passage, and the detector units are arranged successively. All the detector crystal receiving faces of the plurality of detector units are within a scope of radiating ray beams with their center at the target of the X-ray source. In each of the detector units, a connection line between a midpoint of at least one of the detector crystal receiving faces and the target of the X-ray source is normal to the corresponding detector crystal receiving face. |
| US09864090B2 |
Object detection for a power transfer system
A power transfer system includes: a transmitting device having a transmitting coil and a receiving device having a receiving coil, the two coils being inductively coupleable to one another for the purpose of transferring power, so that a power transfer path exists between them; an electrical load for connecting with terminals of the receiving coil; a detection device for detecting an electrical parameter which indicates the inductance of the transmitting coil while the electrical load is connected to the receiving coil; and a determination device for determining an object in the area of the power transfer path on the basis of the detected parameter. |
| US09864088B2 |
Methods and apparatus for adaptive source electromagnetic surveying
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for adaptive source electromagnetic (EM) surveying. In accordance with one embodiment, a source waveform signal is generated, and an outgoing EM signal which is based on the source waveform signal is transmitted using an antenna. A responsive electromagnetic signal is detected using at least one electromagnetic sensor, and a receiver waveform signal based on the responsive electromagnetic signal is obtained. A feedback control signal which depends on at least one input signal is determined. Based on the feedback control signal, the source waveform signal is adapted. Other embodiments, aspects, and features are also disclosed. |
| US09864086B2 |
Saturation estimation using mCSEM data and stochastic petrophysical modeling
A method for estimating saturation using mCSEM data and stochastic petrophysical models by quantifying the average water saturation in a reservoir given the transverse resistance (TR) obtained from mCSEM data, including the following steps: a) obtaining mCSEM survey data from a subsurface region of interest, b) performing an inversion of the obtained mCSEM data, c) subtracting a background resistivity trend from the mCSEM inversion data from the resistivity trend of the mCSEM inversion data from inside a hydrocarbon reservoir, d) estimating the location of an anomaly in the mCSEM inversion data, e) estimating the magnitude of the transverse resistance associated with an anomaly from the mCSEM inversion data, f) estimating an initial average reservoir saturation corresponding to transverse resistance using a stochastic petrophysical model and Monte Carlo simulation connecting reservoir parameters to transverse resistance, and g) integrating the obtained saturation distribution as a function of transverse resistances over the assumed distribution of transverse resistances to obtain a final estimation of the fluid saturation probability. |
| US09864081B2 |
Cable head marine seismic source
Method for obtaining zero offset or near zero offset data in a marine seismic streamer survey. An acoustic transmitter (41) is attached to one of the buoys (14 or 16) that provide flotation to each streamer (12) and tow umbilical (13). The acoustic transmitters, or single transmitter in the case of a 2-D survey, may be fired (71-73) before each shot from the survey air guns. The response to the acoustic transmitters recorded by the near sensors in each streamer, or by a water break sensor if provided, will be a near-zero to zero-offset record of the shallow subsurface below the water bottom. |
| US09864079B2 |
Radiation detection device, radiation detection method, and computer program product
According to an embodiment, a radiation detection device includes a scintillator layer, a plurality of detectors, a setting unit, an identifier, and a corrector. The scintillator layer is configured to convert radiation into scintillation light. The detectors are arranged along a first surface facing the scintillator layer to detect light. The setting unit is configured to set one of the detectors as a first detector to be corrected. The identifier is configured to identify, out of the detectors, a second detector that detects a synchronization signal synchronizing with a first signal detected by the first detector. The corrector is configured to correct an energy spectrum of light detected by the first detector on the basis of a second signal serving as the synchronization signal in signals detected by the second detector, the first signal, and characteristic X-ray energy of a scintillator raw material constituting the scintillator layer. |
| US09864076B2 |
Gain stabilization of scintillation detector systems
A method and device are provided for obtaining the energy of nuclear radiation from a scintillation detector system for the measurement of nuclear radiation the device comprising a scintillation crystal, a light readout detector and a fast digital sampling analog to digital converter. The method comprises obtaining the anode current at the LRD for at least one scintillation event with N photo electron charges at the entrance of the LRD, sampling the measured anode current, obtaining the function of the scintillation pulse charges Qdint(N, G) at the anode of the LRD from said scintillation events, obtaining the RMS of the noise power charge Qdrms(N, G), obtaining the function QdSN(N) by calculating the ratio of Qdint(N, G) and Qdrms(N, G), obtaining the constant gradient k from the function QdSN(N)=Qdint(N, G)/Qdrms(N, G)=k*N, and obtaining N. |
| US09864074B1 |
Directional particle detector with shield and scintillators
A device that detects gamma rays or neutrons, and determines their source location, comprises two scintillator panels separated by a shield barrier. Particles incident from one side can fully strike the first scintillator, but are blocked by the shield from reaching the second scintillator. Particles from the other side can reach only the second scintillator. Thus the detector indicates the left-right direction for the source location quickly, and then with further data localizes the source precisely by analysis of the two opposite scintillator count rates versus angle, using methods disclosed. The detector enables rapid inspections of vehicles and cargo containers for clandestine radiological and nuclear weapons, and sensitive localization of radioactive material in a walk-through portal application. Detectors with such capabilities are essential for stopping nuclear and radiological terrorism. |
| US09864064B2 |
Positioning device
An object of the present invention is to provide a positioning device which can more reliably and frequently correct a own vehicle position earlier, reliably detect an error matching state or a straying state earlier and correct the position to a correct position. The positioning device according to the present invention includes a GPS receiver, a GPS position calculating unit which calculates pseudo distances to the GPS satellites based on the transmission signals, and calculates a re-calculated GPS position which is the own vehicle position based on the pseudo distances, and a multipath influence evaluating unit which evaluates a multipath influence on the GPS position based on a difference between the GPS position calculated by the GPS receiver and the re-calculated GPS position calculated by the GPS position calculating unit. |
| US09864063B2 |
Vehicle with multiple light detection and ranging devices (LIDARs)
A vehicle is provided that includes one or more wheels positioned at a bottom side of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a first light detection and ranging device (LIDAR) positioned at a top side of the vehicle opposite to the bottom side. The first LIDAR is configured to scan an environment around the vehicle based on rotation of the first LIDAR about an axis. The first LIDAR has a first resolution. The vehicle also includes a second LIDAR configured to scan a field-of-view of the environment that extends away from the vehicle along a viewing direction of the second LIDAR. The second LIDAR has a second resolution. The vehicle also includes a controller configured to operate the vehicle based on the scans of the environment by the first LIDAR and the second LIDAR. |
| US09864061B2 |
Stabilized distance measurement in the observation device
The invention relates to a portable observation device having an observation path for optical targeting of a target object, and comprising an optoelectronic rangefinder for measuring the distance in the direction of the targeting. The rangefinder includes a transmission unit for emitting a temporal sequence of pulses of optical radiation, a reception unit for receiving a portion of the optical radiation cast back by the target object and for determining signal information and an electronic evaluation unit, which a distance to the target object can be determined on the basis of a signal travel time between emission and reception of the optical radiation. When a trigger is actuated manually, the distance is determined including the signal information from a specified minimum number of pulses, which define a minimum length of a time window of the distance measurement. |
| US09864049B2 |
Method for measuring a time of flight
A method of measuring the phase of a response signal relative to a periodic excitation signal, comprises the steps of producing for each cycle of the response signal two transitions synchronized to a clock and framing a reference point of the cycle; swapping the two transitions to confront them in turns to the cycles of the response signal; measuring the offsets of the confronted transitions relative to the respective reference points of the cycles; performing a delta-sigma modulation of the swapping rate of the two transitions based on the successive offsets; and producing a phase measurement based on the duty cycle of the swapping rate. |
| US09864046B2 |
Using an MM-principle to enforce a sparsity constraint on fast image data estimation from large image data sets
The mathematical majorize-minimize principle is applied in various ways to process the image data to provide a more reliable image from the backscatter data using a reduced amount of memory and processing resources. A processing device processes the data set by creating an estimated image value for each voxel in the image by iteratively deriving the estimated image value through application of a majorize-minimize principle to solve a maximum a posteriori (MAP) estimation problem associated with a mathematical model of image data from the data. A prior probability density function for the unknown reflection coefficients is used to apply an assumption that a majority of the reflection coefficients are small. The described prior probability density functions promote sparse solutions automatically estimated from the observed data. |
| US09864044B2 |
Methods and systems for improving signal to phase noise in radars
Methods and systems that reduce the effect of phase noise in radar receivers. The received phase noise spectrum is modulated with periodic nulls due to the two way range delay function. The system and method include strategically positioning the nulls of the delay function to cancel portions of phase noise power spectral density, the portions of the power spectral density of the phase noise being selected so that effect of phase noise in radar sensitivity is reduced. |
| US09864037B2 |
Phantom for calibration of imaging system
A phantom for a medical imaging system with a matrix of spherical hollow elements is provided, with adjacent ones of the elements of a same row being interconnected by and in fluid communication through a hollow tube extending therebetween, with each element being filled with a contrasting solution. Also, a phantom is provided having a plurality of groups of interconnected hollow elements received within a sealed enclosure with the elements of a same one of the groups being in fluid communication with one another and the elements of different ones of the groups being sealed from one another, and the elements of at least one of the groups being filled with a fluid more contrasting than the fluid filling the elements of at least another one of the groups. A method of correcting patient images is also provided. |
| US09864036B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using SPIR and/or chess suppression pulses
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus includes an MRI imaging condition setting unit configured to set an imaging condition frequency-selectively applying a first suppression pulse for suppressing fat and further frequency-selectively applying a second suppression pulse to the fat after applying the first suppression pulse, a slip angle of the second suppression pulse differing from that of the first suppression angle, and the second suppression pulse further suppressing remaining fat after applying the first suppression pulse. The image data acquisition unit acquires image data according to the imaging condition. |
| US09864035B2 |
Measurement of radio frequency excitation pulses
Methods are provided for measurement of RF excitation pulses by a magnetic resonance device. The methods include the following acts: (1) sending of an RF excitation pulse by a radio-frequency system of the magnetic resonance device, (2) triggering of a receive event for capturing the RF excitation pulse by the control device of the magnetic resonance device, and (3) capturing of the sent RF excitation pulse in the form of excitation data by the radio frequency system. The excitation data may be used for checking process execution sequences. |
| US09864034B2 |
Method and system for a universal NMR/MRI console
A method and system are provided for providing values for control signals for a pulsed magnetic resonance spectrometer such as an NMR spectrometer or an MRI apparatus. The AC output(s) corresponding to a particular signal (e.g. a magnetization or gradient pulse or pulse sequence) originating from a source spectrometer is measured and stored by an independent control unit. The digital output of the independent control unit is then connected to the digital input of the control electronics of a target pulsed magnetic resonance spectrometer, the value of the digital output varied until the AC output(s) of the appropriate signal source of the target spectrometer matches that of the corresponding output(s) of the source spectrometer, corrected, if necessary, for differences in magnetic field strengths. |
| US09864030B2 |
Means and method for operating an MRI device within a RF-magnetic environment
An MRI device and method that reduce radio-frequency (RF) interference and the effect of the MRI's magnet, within an active RF-magnetic environment. The device includes a non-fringing magnetic field resonance MRI device having RF shielding means. The method includes: obtaining a UNF-MRD, and embedding or otherwise connecting an RF shielding means within or to the UNF-MRD to provide the same with a radio interference immunity (RII) from its RF-electromagnetic environment. |
| US09864028B2 |
PET-MRI apparatus
In a PET (Positron Emission Tomography)-MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) apparatus of an embodiment, a transmitting radio frequency coil applies a radio frequency magnetic field on a subject placed in a static magnetic field. A detector is formed in a ring shape, disposed on a side adjacent to an outer circumference of the transmitting radio frequency coil, includes at least two PET detectors disposed with a space therebetween in an axial direction of a bore so as to interpose the magnetic field center of the static magnetic field therebetween, and detects gamma rays emitted from positron emitting radionuclides injected into the subject. Radio frequency shields are each formed in an approximately cylindrical shape, disposed between the transmitting radio frequency coil and the detector, and shield the radio frequency magnetic field generated by the transmitting radio frequency coil. |
| US09864026B2 |
Wirelessly powered magnetic resonance imaging signal amplification system
An implantable parametric circuit enables local signal amplification and wireless transmission of RF signals in connection with magnetic resonance imaging systems. The parametric circuit detects RF signal detected during magnetic resonance imaging procedure, amplifies the detected RF signal, and transmits the amplified RF signal in a wireless manner to an external pick-up coil. The parametric amplifier is also configured to use another RF signal generated by an external source as the primary power source. As a result, implanted or catheter coils could be used as a wireless signal transducer without the need for a battery or a power connection. |
| US09864020B2 |
Vertical hall sensor, hall sensor module and method for manufacturing the same
A vertical Hall sensor, a Hall sensor module, and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. By applying a trench structure inside a substrate with respect to a ground terminal, a directional component parallel to surface of the substrate is maximized with respect to a current flow to detect the magnetic field with improved sensitivity. |
| US09864019B2 |
Magnetic sensor system
Magnetic sensor system including an assembly comprising first, second, and third scalar point-sensor magnetometers being fixedly mounted with respect to one another such that the position of each magnetometer's axis is invariable with respect to the other magnetometers' axes. When the sensor assembly is in operation, each magnetometer's axis forms an angle with ambient magnetic field lines. Each magnetometer has an operating range defined with respect to a range of values of the angle formed by its axis and the ambient magnetic field. The magnetometers are positioned such that at least one of magnetometers is within its operating range at any point in time. Each magnetometer has an output signal. Computer processor determines which of the output signals is to be used any particular point in time in the sensing of local variations in the ambient magnetic field. Method of operation of the magnetic sensor system/assembly is disclosed. |
| US09864012B2 |
Charge control and termination of lithium sulfur cells and fuel gauging systems and methods
This invention pertains to determining the proper discharge level of lithium sulfur, as well as to determine the state of charge and remaining capacity of battery cells. In particular, this invention provides for a method for determining the charge and/or discharge level of a lithium sulfur cell. Also, this invention provides for a method for determining the capacity of a battery cell charge and/or discharge level of lithium sulfur cell. Further, this invention provides a method for determining the impedance of a lithium sulfur battery cell. |
| US09864010B2 |
Interconnection evaluation system and method for switchboard
An interconnection evaluation system according to the present disclosure includes a switchboard including at least one endpoint, at least one endpoint contact tester configured to transmit a digital input signal obtained from each endpoint, an automation tester configured to output a preset digital output signal to the switchboard, and to generate interconnection information at each endpoint by reflecting the digital output signal and digital input signal, and an interface unit configured to generate a switchboard status information of switchboard by reflecting the interconnection information. |
| US09864007B2 |
Software-based self-test and diagnosis using on-chip memory
Embedded processor-based self-test and diagnosis using the compressed test data is described for ICs having on-chip memory. Techniques for compressing the test data before the compressed test data is transferred to a device under test (DUT) are also described. A modified LZ77 algorithm can be used to compress strings of test data in which don't care bits are handled by assigning a value to the don't care bits according to a longest match in the window as the data is being encoded. The compressed test data can be decompressed at the DUT using a software program transferred by the automated test equipment (ATE) to the DUT with the compressed test data. Decompression and diagnostics can be carried out at the DUT using an embedded processor and the on-chip memory. Results from the diagnostics can be read by the ATE. |
| US09864005B1 |
Wave-pipelined logic circuit scanning system
One example embodiment includes a circuit system. The system includes a wave-pipelined combinational logic circuit comprising at least one logic gate between an input node and at least one output node and configured to perform logic operations on a data sequence received at the input node. The system also includes a scan path connected to the input node and comprising at least one delay element configured to propagate the data sequence from the input to a scan path output to capture values of the data sequence provided to the wave-pipelined combinational logic circuit as a serial data stream. The system also includes a scan point device configured to deliver one of input data and scan data as the data sequence to the wave-pipelined combinational logic circuit and to the scan path via the input node in a respective one of a normal operating mode and a scan mode. |
| US09863996B2 |
Apparatus and process for testing and improving electrical and/or mechanical characteristics of an electrical connection
An apparatus for testing a quality of an electrical connection of a test part is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first fixture holding the test part to one side of the electrical connection, a second fixture holding the test part to a second side of the electrical connection, wherein the first fixture and the second fixture apply a twist to the test part, and a electrical test module configured to test an electrical resistance of the electrical connection when the twist is applied. |
| US09863995B2 |
Antenna-and-cable connection-state verification device and verification method
A penetration terminal for connecting the coaxial cables inside and outside of the apparatus thereto is attached on the electric apparatus' frame, and the measurement of a combined capacitance of the antenna and the coaxial cable in the inner side of the apparatus is made possible from the outer side of the apparatus, so that it is possible to perform at any time the determination whether a wiring connection of the antenna mounted in the inner side of the electric apparatus is appropriate. |
| US09863987B2 |
Apparatus and methods for dynamic passive intermodulation distortion testing
A passive intermodulation (“PIM”) distortion test apparatus includes a housing, hammering elements disposed within the housing, each hammering element including a moveable striking member, a strike plate positioned above the hammering elements, where a bottom surface of the strike plate is positioned at a distance above the hammering elements such that the moveable striking members of the hammering elements impact the strike plate when moved into their activated positions, and a retaining member that is configured to hold a device under test on a top surface of the strike plate while a PIM distortion test is performed on the device under test. |
| US09863986B2 |
Electric power measuring system
Embodiments of an electric power measuring system capable of computing accurate electric power information using a low voltage measuring instrument in a small-scale electric power system are provided. The electric power measuring system may include a first measuring instrument for measuring and detecting a current and a zero-cross point from a distribution line and for generating and outputting current information of the distribution line from the current and the zero-cross point, and a second measuring instrument for computing electric power information of the distribution line according to a voltage thereof and the current information output from the first measuring instrument. |
| US09863981B2 |
Offset neutral compensation for high-accuracy current sensing
A circuit and a method for sensing a current flowing from a supply voltage into an electric load are presented. The current sensing circuit comprises a first circuit branch connected between the supply voltage and the electric load, a second circuit branch connected between the supply voltage and ground, and an equalization circuit for equalizing a first voltage drop across a first resistive element and a second voltage drop across a second resistive element and for generating an indication of a current flowing through the second circuit branch. |
| US09863980B2 |
Loop-powered field device with voltage regulator and current source in series
The present invention relates to a field device for determining a process variable and providing a measurement signal indicative of the process variable to a remote location via a two-wire current loop. The field device comprises a measurement device for determining the process variable; a current control device electrically connected in series with the measurement device and controllable by the measurement device to provide the measurement signal to the two-wire current loop; and voltage regulation circuitry electrically connected in series with the current control device and the measurement device for controlling a voltage across the current control device towards a desired voltage by varying a voltage across the voltage regulation circuitry. |
| US09863974B2 |
Method and system for determining aerodynamic loads from downstream flow properties
A method is provided for determining flow conditions for a body immersed in a fluid. The method comprises obtaining flow sensor data downstream of the leading edge stagnation point (LESP) using one or more minimal calibration flow sensors. The method further comprises obtaining at least one normalizing flow parameter value and normalizing the flow sensor data using the at least one normalizing flow parameter value. The method also comprises determining an overall flow condition for the body using the normalized flow sensor data. |
| US09863970B2 |
Method and arrangement for handling test tubes
A novel solution is proposed for processing a test tube transported on a test tube carrier by a conveyor so that spilling of the liquid in the test tube is reduced or even prevented, particularly an arrangement for sequencing and guiding travel of test tube carriers transported on at least one conveyor. The arrangement includes at least one rotatable deviator positioned to intersect the at least one conveyor. The deviator includes a horizontal deviator plate including at least one grip for receiving a test tube carrier. One contact surface is positioned vertically at a distance from the deviator plate and aligned with the grip. The contact surface is formed to contact the test tube carrier at a distance from the contact level of the grip and the carrier. |
| US09863969B2 |
Method of evaporation control of a sample stored in a cold container
A method of evaporation control of a sample which is stored in a thermally insulated state is configured for preventing evaporation or denaturing of the samples and specimens. The method includes carrying the samples contained in individual containers out from a cold container having a capability of cold storage. An elapsed time that each sample container has been removed from the cold container is measured and is compared with a preset time. If the elapsed time is less than the preset time, the sample container can be returned to the cold container. An alarm is output if the elapsed time exceeds the preset time. |
| US09863967B1 |
Method of detecting fluorescent drug markers in urine
The present disclosure describes a method of detecting a drug marker in a urine sample. The drug markers are fluorophores each of which emits a unique fluorescence spectrum. Accordingly, the method does not detect the drug but rather, the drug marker. The drug marker may include quantum dots which may be functionalized by connecting the quantum dot to a biomolecule. The biomolecule may be cleavable by a peptidase, a protease, or a nuclease to release the drug. Alternatively, the composition may include a liposome carrier. A user who has consumed the drug composition provides a urine sample. The fluorescence spectrometer screens the urine for drug markers based on their unique fluorescent spectra. |
| US09863966B2 |
Immunoassays for meperidine and metabolites
The invention provides novel haptens and immunogens for the preparation of novel monoclonal antibodies, which detect the synthetic opioid meperidine and its active metabolite normeperidine. These antibodies enable methods and kits, which are useful in an immunoassay for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and in extending the window of detection for cases of abuse and drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA). |
| US09863965B2 |
Lipidomic biomarkers for the prediction of cardiovascular outcomes in coronary artery disease patients not undergoing statin treatment
The present invention inter alia provides a method, and use thereof, of predicting severe CVD complications such as AMI or CVD death by detecting the lipid concentrations or lipid ratios of a biological sample and comparing it to a control and has identified specific lipid markers that are more specific and sensitive in predicting these CVD complications than currently utilized clinical markers. Also provided are antibodies towards said lipids, and the use thereof for predicting, diagnosing, preventing and/or treating CVD complications. The invention additionally relates to kits comprising lipids and/or an antibody thereto, for use in the prediction and/or diagnosis of CVD complications. |
| US09863964B2 |
Sample analyzer, sample analyzing method, and program determining data end points used to calculate target material concentration
Disclosed is a sample analyzer configured to analyze a concentration of a target material contained in a sample based on a value representing a slope of a regression line which is based on data values included in an interval from a start point to an endpoint. The start point is detected by a predetermined method and the endpoint is detected by a predetermined method. |
| US09863962B1 |
Aptamers and sensing technology used for detection of glycated hemoglobin in whole blood
High affinity DNA aptamers Seq ID#1-8 for HbA1C and tHb were successfully selected using SELEX after 11 rounds of selection. The tested aptamers bind to HbA1C with dissociation constants in the nanomolar range with the highest affinity aptamer, Seq ID#6, exhibiting a Kd of 2.8 nM. Another aptamer sequence (Seq ID #4) which showed high binding affinity to tHb with a Kd of 2.7 nM was also selected. The HbA1C and tHb-specific aptamers were then applied for the detection of HbA1C % using a voltammetric aptasensor array platform showing remarkable sensitivity and selectivity. The aptasensor array platform was validated using standard human whole blood samples and demonstrated linearity over wide concentration range. The developed platform is superior to current methodologies due to its simplicity, stability and lower cost which will facilitate the early and accurate diagnosis of diabetes. |
| US09863960B2 |
Method, array and use for determining the presence of pancreatic cancer
The present invention relates to a method for determining the presence of pancreatic cancer in an individual comprising or consisting of the steps of: (a) providing a sample to be tested from the individual, and (b) determining a biomarker signature of the test sample by measuring the expression in the test sample of one or more biomarkers selected from the group defined in Table III, wherein the expression in the test sample of one or more biomarkers selected from the group defined in Table III is indicative of the individual having pancreatic cancer. The invention also comprises arrays and kits of parts for use in the method of the invention. |
| US09863959B2 |
Protein binding domains stabilizing functional conformational states of GPCRS and uses thereof
The present invention relates to the field of GPCR structure biology and signaling. In particular, the present invention relates to protein binding domains directed against or capable of specifically binding to a functional conformational state of a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). More specifically, the present invention provides protein binding domains that are capable of increasing the stability of a functional conformational state of a GPCR, in particular, increasing the stability of a GPCR in its active conformational state. The protein binding domains of the present invention can be used as a tool for the structural and functional characterization of G-protein-coupled receptors bound to various natural and synthetic ligands, as well as for screening and drug discovery efforts targeting GPCRs. Moreover, the invention also encompasses the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic usefulness of these protein binding domains for GPCR-related diseases. |
| US09863955B2 |
AMPK activator screening method, and AMPK activator
A method for screening an AMPK activator, wherein inhibition of an interaction between prohibitin and AMPK is used as an index is provided. Besides, an AMPK activator comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound inhibiting an interaction between prohibitin and AMPK, and a prohibitin-AMPK complex are also provided. |
| US09863948B2 |
Method for the in vitro prediction of the probability of a patient developing severe dengue, based on a blood sample
The present invention relates to a method for the in vitro prediction of the probability of a patient developing severe dengue, based on a blood sample, which involves: a) determining the quantity of at least one marker, and b) comparing the quantity with a reference quantity obtained from a group of individuals who have been diagnosed with non-severe dengue, and if the quantity determined in step a) is greater than the reference quantity established in step b), predicting that the patient will develop severe dengue, and also to the use of predictive marker(s) and to a kit to predict the development of severe dengue. |
| US09863947B2 |
Polymersome encapsulation of hydrophobic fluorescent polymers
Described herein are aqueous soluble polymersomes that encapsulate one or more hydrophobic fluorescent polymers and methods of their preparation and use. |
| US09863946B2 |
Cell-bound complement activation products as diagnostic biomarkers for pre-lupus
Cell-bound complement activation product (CB-CAP) profiling and scoring serve as diagnostic biomarkers for patients to determine whether a patient who has not met at least four American College of Rheumatology (or similar e.g. SLICC) criteria for a definite Lupus diagnosis should be classified as exhibiting a pre-existing condition that this document refers to as pre-Lupus. This document also describes methods for determining whether a patient who has been determined to exhibit pre-Lupus has progressed to exhibiting definite Lupus. |
| US09863944B2 |
Immunochromatographic diagnosis kit
Provided is an immunochromatographic diagnostic kit which renders prompt diagnosis possible, has high analysis sensitivity, and gives test results with excellent reproducibility. The immunochromatographic diagnostic kit includes: a conjugate pad that contains a conjugate containing chromogenic particles which have an average particle diameter of 100-1,000 nm and attain a color intensity of 1.0-10.0, 10-90 wt % of the particles being derived from cellulose and 90-10 wt % of the particles being derived from a colorant; and a sample pad for an in vitro diagnostic reagent, the sample pad being constituted of nonwoven fabric that has a basis weight of 10-150 g/m2 and a thickness of 0.07-1.00 mm and comprises regenerated cellulosic fibers. |
| US09863942B2 |
Biosensor apparatus and methods of use
Disclosed herein are methods and devices for detecting the presence of an analyte of interest. A biosensor device can include a reaction chamber and an electrochemical detection chamber. The reaction chamber can include at least one immobilized binding site and a probe conjugate adapted to bind to at least one of the target analyte and the immobilized binding site while the detection chamber can include electrodes for detecting an electrochemical reaction. If present, the target analyte in the fluid sample results in a change in the amount of probe conjugate bound in the reaction chamber, which can be detected electrochemically in the detection chamber. |
| US09863941B2 |
Microchip and method for detecting molecules and molecular interactions
A microchip with flow-through inlet (104) and outlet (106) channels and test channels (108). The test channels (108) are in fluid communication with the inlet (104) and outlet (106) channels, through inlets (114) and outlets (116) respectively. Each test channel (108) has one test site therein for detection of specific molecules or molecular interactions. The inlet (114) in a test channel (108) is elevated from the outlet (116) of the test channel (108) and the outlet (116) is elevated from a fluid level (124) in the outlet channel (106). Back diffusion from outlet channel (106) to the test channels (108) and from the test channels (108) to the inlet channel (104) can thus be inhibited to reduce or eliminate cross-interference between different test sites. The microchip can be useful as a flow-through high density enzyme immunoassay array device with high-throughput. |
| US09863934B2 |
Screening methods for cognitive enhancers
The present invention provides methods for identifying cognitive enhancers able to enhance CREB pathway function. Cognitive enhancers identified in accordance with the invention can be used in rehabilitating an animal with cognitive dysfunction and for enhancing memory or normal cognitive performance (ability or function) in the animal. |
| US09863931B2 |
On-board control detection
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a sensor comprising an on-board control system and a testing system. The on-board system can determine viability of the control system or the testing system. Also disclosed are methods of using such a sensor. |
| US09863930B2 |
Molecular barcoded bi-stable switch
Various molecular barcoded bi-stable switches are provided that can be used to detect various analytes. An electrical current is provided through a pore to electrophoretically draw at least a portion of one or more molecular barcoded bi-stable switches from one volume through one or more pores to another volume. Each molecular barcoded bi-stable switch includes a status identifier that provides an indication when a binding material is bound to the analyte. Each molecular barcoded bi-stable switch also includes a barcode that can be read as it passes through the pore to ascertain the identity of the particular molecular barcoded bi-stable switch. |
| US09863929B2 |
Method and device for evaluating a wooden board
The present disclosure relates to a method and device for evaluating a wooden board with an elongated direction. Data indicating fiber orientation over the surface of the board is acquired and for a number of board sub-portions a nominal local modulus of elasticity, MOE, is determined based on the fiber orientation data and a nominal material parameter. A nominal global MOE in the elongated direction for the wooden board as a whole is generated and compared with a secondary global MOE. Based on the fiber orientation data and this comparison an estimated local modulus of elasticity, MOE, in said elongated direction is generated for a number of board sub-portions. This data may be used e.g. for reliable strength grading of wooden boards. |
| US09863927B2 |
Method of inspecting sapphire structures and method of forming the same
A method of inspecting and forming sapphire structures. The method of inspecting a sapphire structure may include providing an annealed sapphire structure, and measuring a profile of at least a portion of the annealed sapphire structure. The profile of at least the portion of the annealed sapphire structure may be measured using a non-x-ray based measuring device. Additionally, the method of inspecting may include identifying a defect within at least a portion of the measured profile of the annealed sapphire structure. |
| US09863924B2 |
Measuring concentration of analytes in liquid samples using surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy
A hand-held microfluidic testing device is provided that includes a housing having a cartridge receiving port and a cartridge for input to the cartridge receiving port. An optical detection system in the housing is capable of providing an illuminated electric field useful for Raman spectroscopy. The cartridge may have a sample well. The sample well is loaded with a mixture of water containing the analyte, Raman-scattering nanoparticles and a calibration solution. The calibration solution contains an analog of the analyte differing in its Raman response, for example an isotope of the analyte. Optionally, a chemical compound capable of increasing interaction between the analyte and the nanoparticles may be added. |
| US09863923B2 |
Method of detection of volatile organic compounds using liquid crystals that form a blue phase; and device for stabilization and thickness control of liquid crystal films
Methods and compositions for detecting a targeted analyte, such as volatile organic compound (VOCs), are disclosed. Specifically, a cholesteric liquid crystal composition comprising a nematic liquid crystal and a chiral dopant transitions to a liquid crystal blue phase or undergoes other optical changes when in contact with a sample containing the analyte. The phase transition can be readily detected with the naked eye. The disclosed methods and compositions may be used in, for example, dosimeters for detecting analyte (e.g., VOC) exposure. Methods and compositions for producing arrays of liquid crystal thin films are also disclosed. The surface between the microwells in a microwell array is coated with a liquid-crystal-phobic material, such as a fluorinated polymer or a fluorinated silane, creating isolated microwell domains that are preferentially wetted by liquid crystal. Liquid crystal can be added to the microwell domains by simple techniques such as spin coating. |
| US09863920B2 |
Fibers with chemical markers and physical features used for coding
Disclosed are fibers which contain identification fibers. The identification fibers can contain a one or more of chemical markers and one or more distinct features, or taggants, which may vary among the fibers or be incorporated throughout all of the fibers. The chemical markers and distinct features can be representative of specific supply chain information. The supply chain information can be used to track the fibers from manufacturing through intermediaries, conversion to final product, and/or the consumer. The disclosed embodiments also relate to the method for making and characterizing the fibers. Characterization of the fibers can include identifying chemical markers and distinct features and correlating the chemical markers and distinct features to manufacturer-specific taggants to determine supply chain information. |
| US09863917B2 |
Method and system for real-time vibroacoustic condition monitoring and fault diagnostics in solid dosage compaction presses
The present invention relates to methods and systems for condition monitoring of and/or fault diagnostics in solid dosage compaction presses and, more particularly, to methods and systems for real-time vibroacoustic condition monitoring of and/or fault diagnostics in solid dosage compaction presses. |
| US09863911B2 |
Application of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in sensor systems, devices, and related methods
A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters. |
| US09863910B1 |
TFT-based sensor with multiple sensing modalities
A metal oxide TFT-based sensor with multiple sensing modalities including an ion sensitive detector having an extended gate, a reservoir constructed to receive a sample carrying solution, and an ion sensitive electrode. The sensor further including a photodiode, a plurality of metal-oxide thin film transistors and a signal output. A pair of the metal-oxide thin film transistors are coupled to the photodiode, the ion sensitive detector and the output so as to provide output signals at the output alternately representative of ion emissions sensed by the ion sensitive detector and fluorescence events sensed by the photodiode. |
| US09863908B2 |
Low drift ion selective electrode sensors
An ion selective electrode sensor includes a housing containing an internal solution and enclosing a reference element containing a metal salt solution; open mesh fabric sieves traversing an opening in the housing; and at least one ion sensitive film layer on the mesh fabric sieves. |
| US09863903B2 |
Condensation sensor systems and methods
Condensation sensor systems and methods are described herein. Methods for forming a condensation sensor can include depositing a III-nitride on a substrate via sputtering, and implementing conductive contacts on the deposited III-nitride via a shadow mask. |
| US09863899B2 |
System and method for measure operation benefits of flight deck avionics
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an Operational Flight Efficiency Evaluation (OFEE) system for an aircraft. The system comprises an Avionics Situation Awareness Device (ASAD). The ASAD includes one or more processors, a memory communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, and a flight data collection interface configured to, via the one or more processors, collect empirical flight data for a flight and store the empirical flight data in the memory. The OFEE also includes a Simulation And Comparison System (SACS) in communication with the ASAD. The ASAD includes a database communicatively coupled to a National Airspace System (NAS). The database is also configured to automatically acquire and store avionics systems available for flight efficiencies from the NAS. The ASAD also includes a simulator configured to identify at least one avionics upgrade based on the collected empirical flight data and the avionics systems available for flight efficiencies. |
| US09863896B2 |
X-ray transmission inspection apparatus
An X-ray transmission inspection apparatus includes: an X-ray source configured to irradiate a sample with an X-ray; a detector configured to be disposed on a side opposite to the X-ray source with respect to the sample and to detect the X-ray which is transmitted through the sample using a phosphor; a shield member configured to be arranged to face a detection surface of the detector and to block a part of X-rays to partially form a shield area from the X-rays on the detection surface; and a shield moving mechanism configured to move the shield member relative to the detector to enable change of a position of the shield area. |
| US09863895B1 |
Systems and methods for monitoring casing cement integrity
Provided in some embodiments are systems and methods for monitoring cement quality of a cased well. Embodiments include conducting a cement-bond logging and a first pulsed neutron (PN) logging to generate a cement-bond log (CBL) and first pulsed neutron log (PNL) for the well, determining a first cement quality index (CQI) for the well based on the CBL and the first PNL, in response to determining that mud effects for the well have dissipated, conducting a second PN logging to generate a second PNL for the well, determining a second CQI for the well based on the CBL and the second PNL, determining a tuned CQI for the well based on the first CQI and the second CQI, conducting a follow-up PN logging to generate a follow-up PNL for the well, and determining a cement quality log for the well based on the tuned CQI and the follow-up PNL. |
| US09863893B2 |
Sensor apparatus for measurement of material properties
A material constituent sensor includes one or more metamaterial assisted antennas located to probe a material that is a multiphase composition. A signal source excites at least one metamaterial assisted antenna in a desired range of radio frequency (RF) signals, a desired range of microwave signals, or a combination RF signals and microwave signals. A data processing device is programmed to estimate material constituent fractions associated with the probed material based on amplitude data, phase data, frequency shift data, or a combination of amplitude data, phase data and frequency shift data in response to transmitted energy from at least one excited metamaterial assisted antenna, reflected energy received by at least one metamaterial assisted antenna, frequency shift data, or a combination of the transmitted energy, the reflected energy and the frequency shift. |
| US09863884B2 |
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering element, and method for producing same
A SERS element comprises a substrate having a front face; a fine structure part formed on the front face and having a plurality of pillars; and a conductor layer formed on the fine structure part and constituting an optical function part for generating surface-enhanced Raman scattering. The conductor layer has a base part formed along the front face and a plurality of protrusions protruding from the base part at respective positions corresponding to the pillars. The base part has a thickness greater than the height of the pillars. |
| US09863882B2 |
Variable thermodynamic raman spectroscopy system and method
The variable thermodynamic Raman spectroscopy method and apparatus is a system for material analysis. In operation, a target material is subjected to a variable thermodynamic protocol and analyzed using a differential scanning calorimeter. |
| US09863879B2 |
Light and shutter for a sample analyzer
A sample analyzer has a support for an assay sample vessel, a detector, and a shutter assembly. The assay sample vessel contains an assay sample within an assay sample reservoir. The detector has an optical axis aligned with the assay sample reservoir, so as to detect luminescence from the assay sample. The shutter assembly includes an illuminator and is positioned between the detector and the support, intersecting the optical axis, such that the illuminator causes luminescence of the assay sample. Thus both illumination and detection occur on the same side of the assay sample vessel. |
| US09863878B2 |
Photometric analysis method and photometric analysis device using microchip, microchip for photometric analysis device, and processing device for photometric analysis
In order to carry out various analyses at high accuracy in a site where analysis is needed using a disposable microchip, the microchip is disposed on a display of a tablet terminal device, and a sample or specimen is dropped into a flow path of the microchip to trigger a reaction of the sample in the microchip. Light emitted from the display of the tablet terminal device is applied to the microchip, and the reaction caused by the applied light in the microchip is measured. When an induced fluorescence method using the applied light is adopted as a measuring method, fluorescence that corresponds to the reaction is observed, and detected by, for example, a built-in camera of the tablet terminal device. The detection signal is analyzed by an arithmetic unit of the tablet terminal device. |
| US09863876B2 |
Reflective surfaces for surface features of an article
Provided herein is an apparatus including a photon emitter configured for reflecting photons from a surface of an article onto a first reflective surface. In addition, a second reflective surface is configured for reflecting photons from the surface of the article back onto the surface of the article. The apparatus also includes a detector configured to provide information corresponding to photons scattered from features of the article. |
| US09863869B2 |
Polarization-sensitive optical image measuring system and program installed in said system
In polarization-sensitive optical image measurement, noise-containing OCT signals obtained by polarization OCT are processed using a birefringence calculation algorithm, to obtain measured birefringence, after which noise is statistically adjusted to simulate a measured birefringence distribution and determine the noise characteristics of the measured birefringence values, and then Monte Carlo calculations are repeated by assuming different values for the noise level and the true birefringence value, respectively, to form three-dimensional histogram of combinations of true birefringence values, SN ratios, and measured birefringence values, after which specified measured birefringence values and SN ratios are assumed from the three-dimensional histogram information to obtain a true birefringence probability density distribution, and true birefringence values are estimated from the true birefringence probability density distribution. |
| US09863867B2 |
Automatically updating hard iron and soft iron coefficients of a magnetic sensor
Apparatuses, methods and systems apparatus for automatically updating hard iron and soft iron coefficients of a magnetic sensor of a device are disclosed. One method includes making measurements of a magnetic field by the magnetic sensor during rotations of the device, determining by at least a criterion whether to input the measurements of the magnetic field into a coefficient estimator, calculating, by the coefficient estimator, new hard iron and soft iron coefficients upon receiving the measurements of the magnetic field, determining a quality of the newly calculated hard iron and soft iron calculated coefficients, and updating existing hard iron and soft iron coefficients to the newly calculated hard iron and soft iron coefficients only if the quality of the newly calculated hard iron and soft iron coefficients. |
| US09863865B2 |
Cell sorting system using electromagnetic solenoid
A MEMS-based cell sorting system is disclosed, which uses a novel combination of features to accomplish the cell sorting in the microfabricated channels housed in a disposable cartridge. The MEMS-based cell sorting system may include a microfabricated cell sorting valve that is responsive to an applied magnetic field. The MEMS-based cell sorting system may further include an electromagnet that generates a magnetic field to actuate the microfabricated cell sorting valve. The electromagnet may have a design which allows it to create a very localized magnetic field while having adequate thermal properties to operate reliably. |
| US09863862B2 |
Method and system for significantly improving charge probabilities of nanometer aerosol particles
The various embodiments described herein significantly increase charge probabilities of nanoparticles by first growing them to larger droplets using a diethylene glycol-based preconditioner, neutralizing the droplets with a bipolar charger, and then removing the condensed liquid to recover the original aerosol particles. The small droplet size is an important element in reducing the amount of aerosol particles with more than one charge. The high single-charge particle probability significantly enhances the monodisperse aerosol throughput of a DMA, while the reduced multiple charge probabilities ensure high monodispersity of DMA-classified aerosols and good data quality of SMPS measurements. |
| US09863860B2 |
Methods and apparatus for measuring rheological properties of multi-phase fluids
An apparatus for measuring rheological properties of a multi-phase fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a static chamber configured to contain a multi-phase fluid having at least a first phase and a second phase. The apparatus also includes a rotor member submersed in the multi-phase fluid in the static chamber. The rotor member is rotatable about a horizontal rotational axis within the static chamber and the static chamber and the rotor member are oriented in a substantially horizontal direction. |
| US09863858B2 |
Heating and cooling jacket for test cell
An exemplary embodiment of a jacket for heating and cooling a test cell generally includes an inner liner having an exterior channel along at least a portion of the liner exterior wall surface; an outer shell tightly fitted over the interior liner; openings provided in the outer shell, the openings proximate upper and lower ends or segments of the channel of the inner liner; and connectors provided on the outer shell openings for connection of fluid lines, thereby providing for fluid flow intermediate the upper and lower ends or segments of the channel of the inner liner. An exemplary embodiment of a method for producing the jacket generally includes providing the channel in the inner liner and providing an interference fit between the inner liner and the outer shell, whereby fluid communication there between, and a substantially fluidly impenetrable seal between the inner liner and the test cell, are provided. |
| US09863856B2 |
Method for imaging nanostructures with optical microscopy
A method for observing nanostructures by optical microscopy is provided. Firstly, a sample with a nanostructure and a vapor-condensation-assisted optical microscopy system are provided. The vapor-condensation-assisted optical microscopy system comprises a vapor-condensation-assisted device and an optical microscope comprising a stage. The vapor-condensation-assisted device is used to provide a vapor to sample on the stage in application. Secondly, locating the sample is located on the stage. Thirdly, a vapor is applied to the sample to observe the sample via the optical microscopy system. |
| US09863854B2 |
System and method for presenting information in an industrial monitoring system
A system includes an industrial monitor communicatively coupled to at least one sensor that is coupled to a mechanical system. The industrial monitor is configured to determine at least one type of measurement regarding the operation of the mechanical system, wherein each type of measurement is associated with one or more measurements determined by the industrial monitor based on one or more inputs received from the at least one sensor. Additionally, the system includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to display the at least one type of measurement determined by the industrial monitor. Further, each type of measurement is displayed with an appearance that denotes a combined status of the one or more measurements associated with the type of measurement. |
| US09863852B2 |
Failure prediction in a rotating device
Some of the embodiments provide a method comprising: during an operation phase, operating a rotating device at a first speed; during the operation phase, monitoring a first current consumed by the rotating device to operate at the first speed; comparing the first current to a second current measured during a calibration phase while rotating the device at a second speed, wherein the first speed is substantially equal to the second speed; and based on comparing the first current and the second current, predicting a possible failure of the rotating device. |
| US09863850B2 |
Method and system for measuring the mass flow by means of dilution of an exhaust gas from internal combustion
The present invention relates to a method for measuring the content of at least one compound in an exhaust gas stream resulting from internal combustion. A first relative proportion of a first compound in the exhaust gas stream is measured by means of a first sensor, and a defined flow of a first gas is added to said exhaust gas stream downstream said first sensor. A second relative proportion of said first compound in the combined stream of said exhaust gas stream and said added gas is measured by means of a second sensor, and a mass flow of said first compound in said exhaust gas stream resulting from said combustion in said internal combustion is determined by means of said first and second relative proportions and said defined flow of said first gas. The invention also relates to a system and vehicle dynamometer. |
| US09863849B2 |
Method for operating a gas sensor element and device for carrying out said method
A method for operating at least one sensor element for detecting at least one property of a gas in a measured-gas space is described. The method comprises at least the following steps: at least one first step, in the first step at least one parameter being ascertained; at least one second step, in the second step the parameter being compared with at least one comparison value, in accordance with that comparison at least one feature being allocated to the sensor element or to at least one part of the sensor element. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also described. |
| US09863846B2 |
Transmission testing device and transmission testing method
A transmission testing device that performs tests to verify transmission functionality has: an output shaft directly or indirectly coupled to a differential gear section of the transmission; a rotary driving unit for rotating the output shaft; and a cylindrical meshing unit comprising a meshing portion to mesh with a side gear of the differential gear section, and a chuck portion in which a fluid circuit is formed. The meshing unit is fixed to a differential case of the differential gear section by way of expanding the chuck portion in the radial direction of the chuck portion by applying pressure to the fluid in the fluid circuit. |
| US09863836B2 |
Monitoring apparatus for a steam plant and a method of operating such an apparatus
The invention relates to a monitoring apparatus for a steam plant, the apparatus comprising: a sensor unit (110) associated with a component of the steam plant, the sensor unit (110) being configured to provide an output indicative of the operating condition of the component; wherein the sensor unit (110) has a plurality of operating modes, each operating mode having a different resource usage; the apparatus further comprising: a selector (130) for selecting one of the plurality of operating modes; wherein the operating mode is chosen based on a current operating condition of the steam plant. The invention also relates to a method of operating such an apparatus. |
| US09863831B2 |
Sintered body comprising a plurality of materials and pressure measuring instrument comprising such a sintered body
A sintered body comprises a first region which comprises a first material having a first effective coefficient of thermal expansion α1, a second region which comprises a second material having a second effective coefficient of thermal expansion α2, a transition region between the first region and the second region in which the effective coefficient of thermal expansion changes from the first effective coefficient of thermal expansion to the second effective coefficient of thermal expansion. The transition region has a sequence of layers with a mixture of at least the first material and the second material, with the mixing ratio of the layers varying in order to achieve a stepwise, in particular monotonic, change in the coefficient of thermal expansion. |
| US09863830B2 |
Pressure sensor having a ceramic platform
A pressure sensor, including a platform of ceramic, a measuring membrane arranged on the platform, a pressure measuring chamber enclosed in the platform under the measuring membrane, and at least one metal body connected with the platform via a pressure-tight, preferably elastomer free, mechanical connection. Thermomechanical stresses arising from the connection are reduced by features including that the pressure-tight, mechanical connection occurs via an adapting body arranged between the platform and the metal body. The adapting body has a thermal expansion coefficient, which rises in direction (z) extending from the platform to the metal body from a coefficient of expansion corresponding to a thermal coefficient of expansion of the ceramic of the platform to a coefficient of expansion corresponding to the thermal coefficient of expansion of the metal body, and the adapting body is connected by a first joint with the platform and by a second joint with the metal body. |
| US09863828B2 |
Physical quantity sensor, electronic device, altimeter, electronic apparatus, and mobile object
A physical quantity sensor includes: a physical quantity sensor chip which detects a physical quantity and generates an electrical signal; a package which has an internal space and accommodates the physical quantity sensor chip in the internal space; and a first wire which connects the package and the physical quantity sensor chip together. The physical quantity sensor chip is moored in the internal space by the first wire. |
| US09863825B2 |
System for sensing a mechanical property of a sample
A sensing element for sensing a mechanical property of a sample defining a sample surface using a contact force exerted the sample surface. The sensing element includes: a deformable element defining a contact surface and a deformable section in register with the contact surface, the deformable section being deformable between an undeformed configuration and a deformed configuration; a deformation sensor operatively coupled to the deformable section for sensing and quantifying a deformation of the deformable section between the deformed and undeformed configurations, the deformation sensor being an optical deformation sensor; and a force sensor operatively coupled to the deformable element for sensing the contact force exerted on the contact surface. |
| US09863823B2 |
Sensor systems integrated with footwear
Sensors and sensor systems incorporating piezoresistive materials for integration with footwear are described. |
| US09863819B2 |
LED-based illumination module on-board diagnostics
A light emitting diode (LED) based illumination module performs on-board diagnostics. For example, diagnostics may include estimating elapsed lifetime, degradation of phosphor, thermal failure, failure of LEDs, or LED current adjustment based on measured flux or temperature. The elapsed lifetime may be estimated by scaling accumulated elapsed time of operation by an acceleration factor derived from actual operating conditions, such as temperature, current and relative humidity. The degradation of phosphor may be estimated based on a measured response of the phosphor to pulsed light from the LEDs. A thermal failure may be diagnosed using a transient response of the module from a start up condition. The failure of LEDs may be diagnosed based on measured forward voltage. The current for LEDs may adjusted using measured flux values and current values and a desired ratio of flux values. Additionally, the LED current may be scaled based on a measured temperature. |
| US09863818B2 |
Temperature detecting apparatus and computer program therefor
A temperature detecting apparatus detects a temperature of a detection target having a switch element. The temperature detecting apparatus includes a current detecting unit and a temperature estimating unit. The current detecting unit detects an output current from the detection target changing depending on an on/off operation of the switch element. The temperature estimating unit, on the basis of a current value detected by the current detecting unit, calculates a conduction loss of the switch element and a switching loss of the switch element to estimate the temperature of the detection target on the basis of the calculated conduction loss and the calculated switching loss. |
| US09863814B2 |
Correction of rotational inaccuracy in lateral shearing interferometry
Provided is an operating method of a measuring apparatus measuring a wavefront of a target. The operating method includes measuring a measurement wavefront on the basis of the wavefront of the target, measuring reference slope information and first to third slope information respectively corresponding to a reference direction and first to third directions on the basis of the measurement wavefront, obtaining first to third rotation angles on the basis of the measured reference slope information and first to third slope information, and outputting a wavefront of which an error is corrected, which is generated by rotation errors on the basis of the obtained first to third rotation angles, wherein the first to third rotation angles are differences in angle between the reference direction and the first to third directions. |
| US09863812B2 |
Method for measuring temperature of object in atmosphere having dust
A first radiance meter that is provided so as to face an object in an atmosphere in which there is dust and measures the radiance of the object and a second radiance meter that is provided so as not to oppose the object and measures the radiance of the dust between the object and the first radiance meter are used to measure the temperature of the object on the basis of the object radiance that has been measured by the first radiance meter and the radiance of the dust between the object and the first radiance meter that has been measured by the second radiance meter. |
| US09863808B2 |
Output-current detection chip for diode sensors, and diode sensor device
The present invention relates to an output-current detection IC chip for diode sensors and a diode sensor device, which reduce the influence by a leak current of a protection circuit. The present invention is equipped with a sensor unit in which anodes of N (N being an integer of 2 or more) diode sensors are connected to each other, a common terminal connected to a connection portion where the anodes are connected to each other, N input terminals connected to cathodes of the diode sensors, N+1 protection circuits connected to the input terminals and the common terminal, an I-V conversion circuit which converts an output current of each diode sensor into a voltage, a chopper circuit which switches the polarity of the output current and inputs the same to the I-V conversion circuit, and a dummy protection circuit connected to the input of the I-V conversion circuit. |
| US09863801B2 |
High speed robotic weighing system
This disclosure pertains to weighing a physical item while it is moving in a servo-driven conveyor system for e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing and other applications. The introduction of an unknown mass to an electro-mechanical feedback or filter network controlling a conveyance system will modify the steady state behavior of that system in such a way that measuring the phase or frequency shift of an input signal or oscillation will enable us to infer the magnitude of that mass. |
| US09863798B2 |
Systems and methods for multiphase flow metering accounting for dissolved gas
A system for metering flow of a fluid has a vibratable flowtube for receiving a multiphase fluid flow. A driver is configured to vibrate the flowtube. A pair of sensors is positioned to detect movement of the flowtube at different locations on the flowtube. Pressure and temperature sensors are positioned to measure a pressure of the fluid. One or more processors are configured to use a phase difference between the sensor signals to determine a fluid flow rate through the flowtube. The one or more processors are further configured to determine an amount of dissolved gas in the multiphase fluid using the pressure, the temperature, and the relative amounts the multiple liquids in the multiphase fluid. |
| US09863795B2 |
Process calibrator, method for controlling a process calibrator and user interface for a process calibrator
A process calibrator is formed with a user interface, which guides to choose the right connection arrangements of the process calibrator according to the function of the process calibrator. The user interface shows in the display of the process calibrator the connection arrangements of the process calibrator and indicates the place of the connection arrangement assigned to the selected function visually compared to other connection arrangements. The connection arrangements shown by the user interface in the display are placed similarly to the physical connection arrangements of the process calibrator. As the user interface indicates the connection arrangement that is assigned to the selected function of the process calibrator, it is easy for the user to make the right connection. |
| US09863794B2 |
Display device
Provided is a display device for which the display content is easily viewed. A display device comprises: a cover plate having a gauge section on which an index is represented and a light transmitting portion that transmits light from the back; a needle that rotates on the gauge section and points to the index; and a display that is disposed behind the light transmitting portion and shows an image via the light transmitting portion. When viewing the display device in planar view, the gauge section has an overlapping region that overlaps with a portion of a display section where the display emits light, and the cover plate adheres to the display by a transparent resin that is between the cover plate and the display and spans at least the region of the light transmitting portion. |
| US09863791B2 |
Optical position-measuring device having incremental detector and absolute detector disposed in a common detection plane at a defined perpendicular distance from a scanning grating
An optical position-measuring device for absolute position determination includes a material measure extending along a measurement direction and including an incremental graduation and an absolute code. A scanning unit movable relative to the material measure has a light source, a scanning grating for optically scanning the incremental graduation and a detector device. The detector device includes an incremental detector for generating incremental signals from the optical scanning of the incremental graduation and an absolute detector for generating absolute signals from optical scanning of the absolute code. A common detection plane is located at a defined perpendicular distance from the scanning grating and/or a periodicity of a fringe pattern on the incremental detector is selected such that, in the event of scattering contamination in a region of the material measure and/or the scanning grating, amplitudes of the incremental signals and the absolute signals drop off equally. |
| US09863790B1 |
Devices and methods for a rotary encoder
An encoder is provided that comprises a disk to rotate about an axis. The encoder also comprises a first index mark and a second index mark on the disk. A first orientation of the disk associated with the first index mark is at an offset angle to a second orientation of the disk associated with the second index mark. The encoder also comprises a detector to provide an index signal responsive to an index mark being aligned with the detector. The device also comprises a controller to receive a first index signal and a second index signal from the detector, determine an angle of rotation of the disk between provision of the first index signal and provision of the second index signal, and identify a defect in the encoder based on the angle of rotation being different from the offset angle. |
| US09863783B1 |
Correction of rotation rate measurements
Various implementations directed to correction of rotation rate measurements are provided. In one implementation, a method may include receiving rotation rate measurements about a first axis and a second axis from first gyroscopic sensors. The method may include receiving a first rotation rate measurement about a third axis from a second gyroscopic sensor. The method may include determining an estimated rotation rate measurement about the third axis based on the rotation rate measurements about the first axis and the second axis. The method may include determining a bias value based on a difference between the first rotation rate measurement about the third axis and the estimated rotation rate measurement. The method may include receiving second rotation rate measurements about the third axis from the second gyroscopic sensor. The method may include correcting the second rotation rate measurements about the third axis based on the determined bias value. |
| US09863781B2 |
Self-test for yaw rate sensors
A yaw rate sensor (10) includes a movable mass structure (12) and a drive component (13) which is suitable for setting the movable mass structure (12) in motion (14), and an analysis component (15) which is suitable for detecting a response (40) of the movable mass structure (12) to a yaw rate (Ω). A method for functional testing of a yaw rate sensor (10) includes the following steps: driving a movable mass structure (12), feeding a test signal (42) into a quadrature control loop (44) at a feed point (48) of the quadrature control loop (44), feeding back a deflection (40) of the movable mass structure (12), detecting a measure of the feedback of the movable mass structure (12), and reading out the response signal (47) from the quadrature control loop (44). In the yaw rate sensor (10) and also in the method, the readout of the response signal (47) in relation to a processing direction (45) of the test signal (42) is provided between a feed point (48) for a test signal (42) and an actuator (38) for feeding back a deflection (40) of the movable mass structure (12). |
| US09863779B2 |
Popular and common chain points of interest
A navigation system includes an improved interface for accessing points of interest. Popular chains and franchises are accessible via a separate search, which can be accessed more efficiently and quickly. The list of popular chains can then be used to access the main database of points of interest. |
| US09863778B2 |
Systems and methods to direct foot traffic
Systems and methods for directing foot traffic are disclosed. Crowd data is gathered from one or more crowd data sources to monitor crowd densities of a geographic area. Locations are received for pedestrian client devices within the geographic area. Augmented reality commands are determined and supplied to the pedestrian client devices to direct movement of users, generally away from more dense zones and toward less dense zones within the geographic area. The augmented reality commands may direct haptic augmented reality output by a pedestrian client device and/or an accessory associated therewith. |
| US09863769B2 |
MEMS sensor with decoupled drive system
In a first aspect, the angular rate sensor comprises a substrate and a rotating structure anchored to the substrate. The angular rate sensor also includes a drive mass anchored to the substrate and an element coupling the drive mass and the rotating structure. The angular rate sensor further includes an actuator for driving the drive mass into oscillation along a first axis in plane to the substrate and for driving the rotating structure into rotational oscillation around a second axis normal to the substrate; a first transducer to sense the motion of the rotating structure in response to a Coriolis force in a sense mode; and a second transducer to sense the motion of the sensor during a drive mode. In a second aspect the angular rate sensor comprises a substrate and two shear masses which are parallel to the substrate and anchored to the substrate via flexible elements. |
| US09863768B2 |
Method and device for project layout using level laser lines projected onto work surface
A method and device for locating layout points on a work surface using a laser level located away from the work surface to project one or more visible laser lines onto the work surface and one or more portable devices removably attached to the work surface along the level laser lines projected onto the work surface. |
| US09863767B2 |
Motion sensor device having plurality of light sources
A motion sensor device including: an image sensor; first and second light sources; and a controller configured to control the image sensor and the first and second light sources. The controller makes the image sensor capture a first frame with light emitted from the first light source at a first time, makes the image sensor capture a second frame with light emitted from the second light source at a second time, performs masking processing on a first image gotten by capturing the first frame and on a second image gotten by capturing the second frame based on a difference between the first and second images, and obtain information about the distance to an object shot in the first and second images based on the first and second images that have been subjected to the masking processing. |
| US09863765B2 |
Tool length measurement apparatus
This invention reliably returns a measurement surface to a reference position while weakening the elastic force of a spring. A tool length measurement apparatus of this invention includes a supporter that supports the measurement surface that the tip of a tool contacts while translating in accordance with a biasing force received from the tool. The tool length measurement apparatus of this invention also includes a detector that detects the position of the measurement surface in a translation direction. The tool length measurement apparatus of this invention also includes a biasing unit that biases the measurement surface by a gas in a direction against the biasing force received from the tool. |
| US09863764B2 |
Storage medium, shape calculation device, and shape measurement method
According to one embodiment, a recording medium records a shape calculation program that causes a computer to calculate a shape of a periodic structure. The shape calculation program causes the computer to extract a second scattering profile from a first scattering profile obtained when the electromagnetic waves are incident and to extract a fourth scattering profile from a third scattering profile calculated using a second periodic structure that is virtually set. The shape calculation program causes the computer to perform fitting between the second scattering profile and the fourth scattering profile and to calculate the shape of the first periodic structure on the basis of the result of the fitting. |
| US09863762B2 |
Method of manufacturing liquid crystal display device and inspection device
A method of manufacturing a liquid crystal display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes forming field generating electrodes on at least one of a lower display substrate and an upper display substrate, forming alignment layers on the lower display substrate and the upper display substrate, forming a liquid crystal layer including liquid crystal molecules between the lower display substrate and the upper display substrate, electric-field exposing the liquid crystal layer to pretilt the liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer, and measuring pretilt angles of the liquid crystal molecules after the electric-field exposing. |
| US09863758B2 |
Method and system for real-time in-process measurement of coating thickness
The present disclosure is generally directed to methods and systems for measuring the thickness of coatings or thin films on various substrates. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of providing and directing light waves of varying wavelengths toward a moving substrate comprising a coating, linearly polarizing the light waves, converting the linearly polarized light waves to circularly polarized light waves, analyzing elliptically polarized light waves reflected by the moving substrate, capturing analyzed light waves, generating light wave data based on the captured light waves, and determining a thickness of the coating based on the light wave data. |
| US09863757B1 |
Measurement apparatus
A measurement apparatus includes: a light emitting unit that projects irradiation light to an object; a first lens that changes a divergence degree of the irradiation light; an aperture stop unit that stops down the irradiation light projected from the first lens; a second lens that condenses the irradiation light passing through the aperture stop unit and projects the irradiation light to the object in a first direction; a transmission unit that is provided in a focal plane of the second lens and transmits therethrough a part of reflected light; a first light receiving unit that includes a light receiving surface that receives the part of the reflected light transmitted through the transmission unit; and a measurement unit that measures a height of a surface of the object by using a position of the part of the reflected light on the light receiving surface. |
| US09863756B1 |
Line scan spectroscopic white light interferometry for semiconductor inspection and metrology
A device and method for surface height profiling are presented. The device has a source with a source slit through which light is provided. The device includes an objective lens having a reference surface. The objective lens is configured to illuminate a sample with test light from the source and to combine test light reflected from the sample with reference light reflected from the reference surface to form combined light. A spectrometer is positioned to receive the combined light at an entrance slit. The spectrometer is configured to image the combined light as a 2D image with a wavelength dimension and a spatial position dimension. A processor in electrical communication with the spectrometer is programmed to receive a signal representing the 2D image and to determine a surface height profile of the sample based on the signal. |
| US09863753B2 |
Laser heterodyne interferometric straightness measurement apparatus and method with six DOFs determination
A laser heterodyne interferometric straightness measurement apparatus and method with six DOFs determination includes a part for determining the straightness and its position based on laser heterodyne interferometry and a part for error determination and compensation. The optical path for determination of four DOFs errors including three common beam-splitters, a polarizing beam-splitter, a planar mirror, a convex lens, a position-sensitive detector and two quadrant detectors is added in the optical configuration of the part for determining the straightness and its position based on laser heterodyne interferometry. |
| US09863750B2 |
Modular system for checking a valve seat and a valve guide in cylinder heads of internal combustion engines
A modular system (1) for checking a valve seat and its associated valve guide in cylinder heads of internal combustion engines comprises a guide and support assembly (10), movable in three directions, which carries one or more electronic gauges (11) and a precentering pin (14) to guide the insertion of the gauge in the valve seat and its associated valve guide, and a tilting table (3) for loading and locating a cylinder head (4). Thanks to the particular structure of a support mechanism (12) connected to the guide and support assembly, the gauge is able to self-position on the valve seat to be checked and to disengage in a checking condition from the guide and support assembly at least in one of the three directions. The tilting table can be adjusted depending on the dimensions and layout of the cylinder head to be checked and includes a swing system (6) to set the tilt of the table as a function of the inclination of the valve seat and its associated valve guide to be checked. |
| US09863749B2 |
Tape measure marking attachment
A tape measure marking attachment for coupling to a tape measure and marking a surface beneath the tape measure at a desired location includes a hinged ring base defining an enclosing structure which can be selectively secured to the tape body of a conventional tape measure, a securing clip operative to fix the ring base in a closed position when in place on a conventional tape measure, and a marking member which extends down from the ring base and provides an integrated marking implement. When the tape measure marking attachment is in place on a conventional tape measure, a user can view the precise distance location through the top side of the ring base and press the tape measure marking attachment against a surface over which the tape measure is suspended to mark the surface at the exact distance measurement shown through the ring base. |
| US09863746B2 |
Cartridge with improved penetration and expansion bullet
A cartridge with a steel component bullet has desirable penetration capabilities and controlled separation of components upon terminal impact. In embodiments of the invention, the cartridge comprises a steel component, a lead core, and a copper jacket. The lead jacket having a leading edge portion that extends to the cylindrical mid portion. The steel component bullet may have a forward pointed ogive portion, a cylindrical mid portion, and a tapered rearward portion. The rearwardly facing surface may be concave. The leading edge portion may have a taper oriented in a direction opposite the taper of the ogive portion of the steel component. Structure to inhibit spin is positioned on a rearward face of the steel component. The bullet having a concave rear face. |
| US09863745B2 |
Rotational lock mechanism for actuator
Provided is a rotational lock for a control surface, the rotational lock having an output gear including one or more locking members alignable with corresponding locking members on a lock plate in an unlocked position of the rotational lock, the locking members being engageable upon the axial movement of the lock plate to couple the lock plate and lock gear for common rotation. In this way, a rotational lock can be provided that is lightweight, utilizes minimal components, and utilizes an existing motor that actuates the control surface and unlocks the mechanism. |
| US09863741B2 |
Accessory for installing, positioning and attaching a telescopic sight or any other aiming accessory on a sporting gun or firearm
Accessory for the installation, positioning and fixing of a telescopic sight or any other aiming accessory on an air rifle or firearm. The referred rifle or firearm comprises a series of longitudinal grooves (11) on its upper part, facing said accessory (10) and characterized in that said accessory comprises: first longitudinal support (14), with at least one orifice (17) perpendicular to the air rifle (12) or firearm, through which positioning means (16) pass that are housed on the rifle (12) or firearm, defining a firm supporting position between chamber (26) of said firearm and said first longitudinal support (14). |
| US09863737B2 |
Bump fire grip
A pistol grip that assists in bump firing a pistol is disclosed. The bump fire grip may comprise a partially hollow exterior shaft that can contain an interior shaft. The interior shaft can be sized to slide from the front to the back of the exterior shaft, and vice versa. The interior shaft can slide on one or more pins, wherein the pins are lockedly engaged in the exterior shaft, pass through the interior shaft, but are not attached to the interior shaft. The bump fire grip can also employ a male/female grove design such that male groves on the exterior shaft can receive female groves on the interior shaft. The interior shaft can slide on the male/female groves. The bump fire grip can also include a locking mechanism, which, when engaged, can prevent the interior shaft from sliding within the exterior shaft, prohibiting bump firing. |
| US09863731B1 |
Trigger control assistance device for a non-fully automatic firearm
A trigger control assistance device that allows a firearm user to focus on pulling a trigger without concern over trigger release. That is, a finger extension is provided to interface the user's finger during firing of the firearm. The extension is configured to reciprocatingly displace the user's finger from the trigger at a controlled rate. This, in turn provides enhanced control for the user who may now focus on aiming and pulling the trigger without undue concern over releasing the trigger. Added features such as an adjustable rate of fire and GPS enabling and disabling of the firearm may also be incorporated into the trigger control assistance device. |
| US09863728B2 |
Cylinder breech block device of a repeating firearm
A cylinder breech block device (100) of a repeating firearm has a breech block cylinder (200) pivoted in a system housing (160) of the repeating firearm for execution of repetitive action thereof and capable of being locked to said system housing (160) for firing a round. A firing pin (140) capable of being cocked by a tension spring is mounted for linear displacement in the direction of a cartridge (141) stored in a magazine (141) of a barrel (143). Cocking of the firing pin (140) is effected by causing rotation, through a predefined angle, of a breech bolt handle (300) rigidly connected to a tension crown ring (400) that is pivoted on a central shaft (210) of the breech block cylinder (200). |
| US09863722B2 |
Refrigerator having heat exchanger including baffle blocking header tube
A refrigerator includes a body, first and second storage compartments, first and second refrigerating units to cool the first and second storage compartments, and a heat exchanger to individually condense first and second refrigerants of the first and second refrigerating units and a second refrigerant of the second refrigerating unit. The heat exchanger includes first and second headers each having an opening formed in the outer wall, a tube inserted into the first and second headers through the openings, and a baffle disposed in the internal space of the first header so as to partition off the internal space of the first header. The tube includes a plurality of channels spaced apart from each other by a predetermined gap, and the baffle blocks at least one of the plurality of channels. |
| US09863720B2 |
Cooling pad support assemblies
A cooling pad support system for holding a cooling pad may include a support array; a pivoting platform configured to be pivotably connected with respect to the support array and a support finger configured to be pivotably connected to the pivoting platform. The cooling pad may be sandwiched between the support finger and support array. |
| US09863718B2 |
Explosion-proof enclosures with active thermal management by heat exchange
Enclosures for use in hazardous areas include heat exchangers for active thermal management. The enclosures are coupled to a device having heat transfer capabilities. Equipment within the enclosures produces heat within the enclosure. The heat exchanger removes heat produced from the equipment and manages the internal temperature of the enclosures to a level suitable for hazardous locations. The enclosures can be actively cooled or heated using the device. |
| US09863713B2 |
Systems and methods for real-time monitoring of expected duration of temperature control
Various embodiments of systems and methods for protecting various products and materials that are sensitive to variations in temperature, during the time that such sensitive products and materials are in transit or in storage. Phase Change Materials (“PCM”) are used to absorb heat, and thereby protect the sensitive products and materials. Various systems and methods for measuring current levels, and changes in, the residual latent energy in the PCM, and thereby determining the expected duration of temperature control for the sensitive products and materials. Various systems and methods for aggregating the measurements of changes in the residual latent energy of the PCM, and for communicating such measurements by wireless or wireline communication to an outside receiver of such information. Various systems and methods for taking action, based on measurements of changes in residual latent energy of the PCM, for protecting the temperature sensitive products or materials. |
| US09863712B2 |
Demand-based charging of a heat pipe
A heat pipe includes a reservoir of liquid that is connected to a horizontal portion of the heat pipe via a capillary connection. The heat pipe includes a temperature sensor in proximity to a heat interface in the horizontal portion and a controller that controls a heater for the reservoir. As power into the heat pipe increases, the controller turns on the heater, causing the temperature of the liquid in the reservoir to rise. Liquid then passes from the reservoir through the capillary connection into the horizontal portion, thereby dynamically increasing the amount of liquid in the heat pipe, which increases performance of the heat pipe at higher power levels. When the heater is off, as the heat pipe cools, the liquid condenses and flows back through the capillary connection into the reservoir. The result is a heat pipe that provides demand-based charging of the liquid based on power level. |
| US09863708B2 |
Refractory ceramic gas purging element
Refractory ceramic gas purging element, comprising: a refractory ceramic body, a chamber is arranged at the first end (10u) of the refractory ceramic body (10), which chamber extends over at least 50% of the cross section of the refractory ceramic body at its first end, a gas feeding line enters into said chamber, at a distance to said refractory ceramic body, at a section towards the refractory ceramic body the chamber is at least partially permeable to gas, the chamber comprises at least one plate, which is freely moveable in an axial direction of the gas purging element between a first end position and a second end position, the plate is dimensioned, shaped and placed in the chamber such that a gas flow from the gas feeding line through said chamber up to the first end is even secured when the plate is in its second end position. |
| US09863706B2 |
Sintering pallet car side wall
The invention relates to a sidewall for use in a sintering pallet car. The sidewall has a base for connection to a frame of the pallet car and a wall extending upwardly from the base to a top. The wall has opposing ends, opposing interior and exterior faces, and a height as measured from the base to the top. An elongate brace is disposed on the exterior face intermediate of the opposing ends, the brace extending downwards from the top towards the base. The sidewall may include an arcuate protrusion disposed on the interior face intermediate the opposing ends of the sidewall or a cap extending between the opposing ends of the sidewall and joining the exterior and interior faces, the cap having a protruding lip extending from the exterior face. The sidewall may comprise a top segment and a bottom segment, releasably securable to each other. |
| US09863700B2 |
Method of providing inline sterile freeze drying of a product in trays accommodated in a trolley, system for carrying out the method, and use of the method
For providing inline sterile freeze drying of a product containing solid matter and a solvent, such as water, in a plurality of trays accommodated in at least one trolley, a system comprises a filling station having an inlet end and an outlet end, or a docking station, a freeze storage, a freeze dryer unit, an emptying station having an inlet end and an outlet end, or a docking station, a plurality of trays adapted to be accommodated in at least one trolley. A cleaning and sterilizing unit is provided between the outlet end of the emptying station and the inlet end of the filling station. |
| US09863699B2 |
Lyophilization
Embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatuses for lyophilizing, storing, and transfusing materials are described. In embodiments, the materials may include whole blood or a component of whole blood such as plasma. |
| US09863696B2 |
System and process for natural gas liquefaction
Embodiments of the present invention provide a process for liquefaction of a natural gas. The process includes cooling the natural gas with a first refrigerant provided by a first cooling system and cooling the natural gas with a second refrigerant provided by a second cooling system. The second cooling system is a single phase cooling system. The first and second cooling systems operate independently from each other. The second refrigerant is cooled with the first refrigerant so that the cooling capacity of the second refrigerant and the second cooling system is increased. |
| US09863694B2 |
Controlling refrigeration appliances with a portable electronic device
A method of interacting with a refrigeration appliance using a portable electronic device, wherein the refrigeration appliance comprises a refrigeration system comprising one or more refrigeration components and a controller adapted to control the one or more refrigeration components and wherein the portable electronic device comprises an application for interacting with the controller of the refrigeration appliance. The method comprising the steps of positioning the portable electronic device in proximity to the refrigeration appliance, establishing a wireless communication connection between the refrigeration appliance and the portable electronic device, and displaying information on the portable electronic device corresponding to the refrigeration appliance to which the portable electronic device is connected. |
| US09863693B2 |
Refrigerator
There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching. |
| US09863691B2 |
Refrigerator
A hinge device for a door of a refrigerator, etc. moves the center of rotation of the door by interlocking with the opening/closing operations of the door, while stabilizing the opening/closing operations without any hindrance such as rattling. The hinge device comprises: a shaft member which is mounted on a refrigerator main body and comprises a hinge pin; a bearing member which is mounted on a door and comprises a long hole which is in contact with the hinge pin to be relatively movable or relatively rotatable with respect to the hinge pin; and a cam which is installed on the hinge pin and constitutes a cam unit by contacting a cam follower of the bearing member. |
| US09863687B1 |
Self-heating apparatus and method of customizing a time-temperature profile thereof
Self-heating apparatus and methodology for customizing a time-temperature profile thereof. The layered apparatus includes at least a layer of phase change material and a layer of air- or oxygen-activated material. When the air- or oxygen-activated material is activated, heat is released rapidly and is absorbed by the phase change material. The phase change material then releases the absorbed heat over a long period of time. Time-temperature profiles can be adjusted based on type, amount, and configuration of phase change and air-activated materials used. The apparatus and methodology allows rapid heat-up of times of a few minutes and lasts several hours at near constant tunable temperatures. |
| US09863682B2 |
Water distribution for an ice maker
A water distributor for an ice maker having a first reservoir comprising a bottom and an inlet passageway, a central wall comprising a first central wall portion and a second central wall portion, and a second reservoir separated from the first reservoir by the central wall, the second reservoir comprising a bottom. A population of teeth separated by a population of gaps are disposed along the central wall. Water flows from the first reservoir to the second reservoir through the population of gaps. A population of outlet passageways are disposed in the second central wall portion proximate the bottom of the second reservoir. Water exits the second reservoir substantially horizontally through the population of outlet passageways. |
| US09863678B2 |
Refrigeration appliance comprising a water supply connection
A refrigeration appliance has a supply pipe for connecting the refrigeration appliance to a water supply connection and has a controllable safety valve in the supply pipe of the refrigeration appliance for shutting off the water supply connection. The refrigeration appliance further contains a leak detection device for detecting a leak in a water circuit, which leak detection device contains a micro-switch for interrupting a current supply to the safety valve when a leak is detected. |
| US09863672B2 |
Thermoelectric-based air conditioning system
Disclosed is an air conditioning system that operates in a heating mode, a cooling mode or a demisting mode. In some embodiments, the system includes a first circuit for circulating a first medium therein, a second circuit for circulating the first medium or a second medium therein and a thermoelectric module having a first surface in thermal contact with the first medium. |
| US09863668B2 |
Air conditioner
An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner may include at least one indoor device, an electric heat pump (EHP) outdoor device connected with the at least one indoor device, and having a first compressor driven using electric power and a first outdoor heat exchanger, and a gas heat pump (GHP) outdoor device connected with the at least one indoor device, and having an engine portion driven through a combustion gas, a second compressor driven by receiving a driving force from the engine portion, and a second outdoor heat exchanger. The GHP outdoor device may include an engine circulation pipe in which a refrigerant flowing through the EHP outdoor device may be introduced and then supplied to the engine portion. |
| US09863666B1 |
Heliostat with stowing and wind survival capabilities
A low cost thin-film based heliostat with advanced stowing and wind survival capabilities. The heliostat may include a plurality of reflective surfaces held together via a plurality of double acting magnetic hinges. The heliostat may also include a drive mechanism attached to a post, and configured to stow the plurality of facets in any desired position. |
| US09863661B2 |
Air conditioner and control circuit
An air conditioner includes a main body unit and an auxiliary housing. The main body unit forms a first air outlet which blows out a cool or warm airflow. The auxiliary housing is attached to at least one side of the first air outlet to be freely movable, and forms a second air outlet which blows out taken-in indoor air. A control circuit controls a second wind direction plate so that a second reference plane PL2 which regulates a wind direction of the second wind direction plate intersects a first reference plane PL1 which regulates a wind direction of a first wind direction plate, on a downstream side of the airflow. |
| US09863658B2 |
Room management apparatus and method for assigning rooms based on air conditioner state and room temperature
A room management apparatus is provided. The room management apparatus includes a central controller that recognizes an operation state of an air conditioner, and determines that one or more rooms are assignable on the basis of the operation state of the air conditioner. |
| US09863657B2 |
Thermo electric register system
The invention is a thermostatically controlled vent installed in the existing outflow ventilation ducts of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning system. When the central heating/cooling unit is operating, temperature variation is achieved by an electronic control which opens and closes air flow fins on the vent based on the settings of an individual thermostat for each room in a building that has the device installed. The individual thermostat of each vent in the system is connected to the primary building thermostat and therefore has the ability to signal the need to turn on/off the heating/cooling unit as appropriate. In addition, the invention can purify the air flow by means of an ultraviolet sterilization lamp. It is possible to remotely set the temperature settings via an internet enabled software app. |
| US09863656B2 |
Room sensor using charged particle airflow
A sensor assembly has a housing with at least two ventilation openings, a sensing element, a passage within the housing, and an electrokinetic transducer. The passage extends between the at least two ventilation openings, and is in fluid communication with the sensing element. The electrokinetic transducer is configured to move air in a first direction with the passage. |
| US09863655B2 |
Device for storing articles in controlled atmosphere
The invention relates to a device for storing articles in a controlled atmosphere, comprising: at least one storage module capable of receiving the articles to be stored; a storage module provided with at least one shelf for positioning the articles, the storage module having a substantially parallelepiped shape, and having two substantially vertical and opposite walls between which the shelves extend, wherein the device is characterized in that shutters are provided, each shutter being positioned opposite one of the shelves, and between one of the two walls and the shelf in question, so as to prevent the gas from flowing vertically at the location of a shutter, and to allow the gas to flow only transversely along the shelf associated with the shutter in question. |
| US09863652B2 |
Heat exchanger with thermal storage function
A cylindrical hole is formed between peripheral belt portions of two container constituent plates of a thermal storage material container of an evaporator with a cool storage function. A cylindrical portion of a thermal storage material charging member having a thermal storage material charging passage is disposed in the cylindrical hole and brazed to the two container constituent plates. That portion of the thermal storage material charging member which protrudes from the cylindrical hole includes a crushed portion and a cylindrical uncrushed portion. The crushed portion seals the thermal storage material passage. The cylindrical portion of the thermal storage material charging member is smaller in outside diameter than the uncrushed portion, and the cylindrical portion and the uncrushed portion have the same inside diameter. The cylindrical portion has an inward protrusion protruding into a thermal storage material containing space, and the inward protrusion has a radially expanding engagement portion. |
| US09863650B2 |
Heat dissipation structure of fan drive of air conditioner outdoor unit, and air conditioner outdoor unit
A heat dissipation structure of a fan drive of an air conditioner outdoor unit, and an air conditioner outdoor unit are provided. A side plate of the air conditioner outdoor unit is disposed between a side plate of the fan drive and a baffle plate, and the side plate of the air conditioner outdoor unit clings to the side plate of the fan drive; a first air vent communicating with the outside of the air conditioner outdoor unit is provided on the side plate of the air conditioner outdoor unit; and a second air vent is provided on the baffle plate, the first air vent and the second air vent form an air duct between the side plate of the air conditioner outdoor unit and the baffle plate, and the second air vent enables the first air vent to communicate with an inner chamber of the air conditioner outdoor unite. |
| US09863646B2 |
Modulation control of hydronic systems
A hydronic heating system employing comprises a water line, two or more boilers, and a control. In operation, the water line facilitates a circulation of water through a building and the boilers heat the water as the water flows through the water line. The control calculates a system energy load for operating boilers. The calculation of the system energy load is a function of a set-point water temperature for the hydronic heating system, a supply water temperature of water flowing relative to a supply point of the water line, a return water temperature of water flowing relative to return point of the water line and a flow rate of water flowing relative to a flow sense point of the water line. |
| US09863636B2 |
Fuel-fired heating appliance having flame indicator assembly
A flame indicator assembly for a fuel-fired heating appliance, the fuel-fired heating appliance including a burner assembly and control electronics. The flame indicator assembly comprises a flame sensor configured to allow the flow of electric current in response to exposure to a flame. The flame sensor is configured for electrical communication with the control electronics of the fuel-fired heating appliance. The flame indicator assembly also comprises a visual indicator module attached to the flame sensor. The visual indicator module comprises at least one light source. The visual indicator module is in operative communication with the flame sensor such that the at least one light source is actuated in response to the flow of electric current. A fuel-fired heating appliance comprising a flame indicator assembly is also disclosed. |
| US09863634B1 |
Exhaust flue cap and filter device for a gas fired appliance
An exhaust flue cap and filter device for a gas fired appliance in communication with an exhaust flue opening. The device includes an inner collar to engage the exhaust flue opening. A tubular cap with a closed lower end is in communication with the inner collar. A filter tray is suspended in the tubular cap wherein the filter tray has a smaller diameter than the tubular cap so that a bypass space is formed between the filter tray and the tubular cap to permit passage of exhaust gases. A removable filter insert is receivable in the filter tray. A removable top having a body with exhaust openings is attached to and closes the open upper end of the tubular cap. |
| US09863628B2 |
Semiconductor retrofit lamp having connecting elements arranged on two sides
Various embodiments may relate to a semiconductor retrofit bulb, in particular a retrofit festoon bulb, having connecting elements that are arranged on two sides. The semiconductor retrofit bulb may include at least a tubular cooling body having at least one outer face support surface, wherein there is arranged on the support surface at least one semiconductor light source, in particular a light diode, a driver housing that is introduced into a hollow space of the tubular cooling body. At least one flow channel is provided between the driver housing and the cooling body. |
| US09863621B2 |
Vehicle trunk lighting system
A trunk lighting system of a vehicle with a vehicle ceiling, where the trunk lighting system includes a trunk floor panel positioned in a trunk of the vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position, the trunk floor panel being closer to the vehicle ceiling at the second position than at the first position. The trunk lighting system has a lighting device, and a switch connected to the lighting device and to trigger a second lighting output from the lighting device when the trunk floor is at the second position, the second lighting output being greater than a first lighting output from the lighting device when the trunk floor panel is at the first position. |
| US09863618B2 |
Configurable planar lighting system
A configurable planar lighting system includes a system track and at least one, and preferably more than one, very thin profile planar light module attachable at selectable positions along the system track. The thin profile planar light module holds a very thin area light source, which is electrified when the planar fixture module is attached to the system track. The configurable planar lighting system can be mounted and configured on a wall without surrounding structures or to the underside of a counter, cabinet, shelf or the like. The configurable planar lighting system can also act as a shelf for light objects such as decorative objects, and can be used for task lighting or display lighting or both in versatile configurations. In under-structure applications, the lighting system can be mounted to provide configurable lighting without the physical parts of the system being visible at normal viewing angles. |
| US09863614B2 |
Beam-control member and illumination device
A beam-control member has a substantially cylindrical holder that is light-permeable, and a first beam-control member disposed on an end surface of the holder, the first beam-control member reflecting part of the light emitted from a light-emitting element and admitting part of the light. A guide protrusion and a tab are provided on the end surface of the holder. A concave portion corresponding to the tab is provided on an outer circumferential part of one surface of the first beam-control member. The first beam-control member is radially mated in a rotatable manner along the guide protrusion. Rotating the first beam-control member on the end surface of the holder so that the tab and the concave portion engage causes the first beam-control member to be secured on the end surface of the holder. |
| US09863609B2 |
Adjustable illumination device providing polarized light having an indication means for providing adjustment
An illumination device (100) for illuminating an at least partially reflective surface (S) viewable by an observer (O) is disclosed. The illumination device (100) comprises a light-emitting module (110, 120) adapted to generate polarized light having a selected direction of polarization. Further, the illumination device (100) is adapted to illuminate the at least partially reflective surface (S) with the polarized light, and is adjustable so as to effect adjustment in the direction of polarization of light illuminating the at least partially reflective surface (S) in relation to the orientation of a plane of incidence of light incident on the at least partially reflective surface. An indicator (130) is arranged such as to provide guidance for the observer (O) how to adjust the direction of polarization of light illuminating the at least partially reflective surface (S). Thereby, the extent of light reflection from the at least partially reflective surface (S) may be adjusted. A luminaire comprising such an illumination device (100) and a method for facilitating for the observer to adjust the extent of light reflection from the at least partially reflective surface (S) is also disclosed. |
| US09863602B2 |
LED light source device
An LED light source device having an LED including an LED element as a light emission source and capable of possessing the same light distribution characteristics and luminance distribution as those of a common bulb having a coiled filament as a light emission source is provided. The LED light source device is also capable of providing the same light distribution pattern when it is used for a lighting fixture that utilizes a bulb as a light source, in place of a bulb. LEDs are disposed with respect to first light reflecting surfaces of paired hyperbolic cylindrical surfaces with a common focal line while LED elements of the LEDs are disposed at or near respective positions on the focal lines of the other hyperbolic cylindrical surfaces corresponding to the paired hyperbolic cylindrical surfaces. |
| US09863601B2 |
Light emitting diode based PAPI method and system incorporating diode arrays and cylindrical optics
Overcoming limitation in brightness and heating effects for LED based Precision Approach Path Indicators and allowing both colors to be imaged in the far field with the proper abrupt transition between the red and white sectors, making use of linear arrays of LED's and cylindrical optics. |
| US09863599B2 |
Lighting device
The present invention discloses a lighting device provided with an electronic lamp cover (30) surrounding a light emitting component (20). The electronic lamp cover (30) can present different light transmitting states according to different voltage values applied thereto within an operation voltage range so as to change the illumination angle and illumination brightness of the illumination light of the lighting device. |
| US09863596B2 |
Optical element, optical module, and lens carrier
An optical element including a light entering surface and a light exiting surface is provided. The light exiting surface is opposite to the light entering surface, and includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is a curved surface. The second portion is a curved surface and spaced from the first portion by a step difference. The third portion extends from the first portion to the second portion along a first extending direction, wherein the first portion extends along a second extending direction, and the first extending direction is inclined with respect to the second extending direction. An optical module and a lens carrier are also provided. |
| US09863595B2 |
Light-emitting unit with optical plate reflecting excitation light and transmitting fluorescent light, and light-emitting device, illumination device, and vehicle headlight including the unit
A light-emitting unit according to the present invention includes: a fluorescent section for emitting light upon irradiation with a laser beam; and a wavelength selection filter being provided so as to face the fluorescent section. The wavelength selection filter reflects the laser beam toward the fluorescent section and transmits fluorescence emitted from the fluorescent section. |
| US09863592B2 |
Lighting unit
A lighting unit is provided that has a housing with a lighting portion and a solar panel portion. Solar panels are mounted on the solar panel portion and the energy gathered by the solar panels is stored in a rechargeable battery. The lighting portion has a conical shaped wall that meets with a circular shaped wall. Each of the conical shaped wall and circular shaped wall defines light recesses defined by light recess walls, and an LED is disposed in each recess. The LEDs are powered by the rechargeable battery and are capable of illuminating a flag whether or not there is a breeze or wind. The circular shaped wall defines a wall opening and the solar panel portion has pole extension that is fitted in the wall opening. A flagpole extends through the pole extension and the lighting unit is mounted on the flagpole |
| US09863591B2 |
Lighting fixture with replaceable light engine
The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting fixture and a method for replacing a light engine such as a LED light engine in the lighting fixture by replacing one part carrying the light engine, where the heat sink (e.g., extruded elongated heat sink) can be split into two parts, a replaceable part carrying the light engine and a fixed part. Both heat sink parts may be attached together with a clip to allow the unclipping and replacement of the removable part carrying the light engine. The geometry of the two heat sink parts can be designed in such a way that one part can be attached on top of the other, while providing a predefined alignment and continuous thermal conductivity between the two parts. A space between the two parts can be used to place the clip. |
| US09863589B2 |
Bulb-like LED lamp and manufacturing method thereof
Described herein is a bulb-like LED lamp comprising a base, a lamp cover and a threaded cap, the lamp cover and the threaded cap are connected to two ends of the base respectively, wherein the base is sheathed with a heat-dissipation tube integrally formed by a first column tube and a first polygonal tube, a heat-dissipation plate is embedded in an opening end of the first polygonal tube, an exterior surface of the first polygonal tube is sheathed with an LED fixing loop and an LED board. |
| US09863588B2 |
Serially-connected light emitting diodes, methods of forming same, and luminaires containing same
A luminaire comprising a first and second terminal connected to an alternating current power source having a period, a first LED light source electrically coupled to each of the first and second terminals, and a second LED light source electrically coupled to each of the first and second terminals. The first LED light source comprises a first color conversion layer having a first emission latency. |
| US09863586B2 |
LED display device
An LED display device includes an installing pillar, a first fixing plate, an enclosure module, an LED display screen module and a first connection member, the enclosure module includes a front surface for display and a rear surface opposite to the front surface, the installing pillar is positioned on the rear surface of the enclosure module, the first fixing plate closely contacts the installing pillar, the first fixing plate defines a first fixing hole, the first connection member extends through the first fixing hole from the rear surface of the enclosure module and connects with the enclosure module, thereby clamping and securing the installing pillar between the first fixing plate and the enclosure module, and the enclosure module is fixed to the installing pillar via the first fixing plate and the first connection member, the LED display screen module is assembled to the front surface of the enclosure module. Thereby the LED display device can be maintained with a high flexibility and it is convenience for operation, and the cost thereof is low, thus a front/rear side-maintenance type assembly can be realized. |
| US09863584B2 |
LED lighting apparatus
An LED lighting apparatus is disclosed. The LED lighting apparatus includes a board having a principal surface, a plurality of LED chips mounted on the principal surface of the board, and a wiring pattern which is formed on the principal surface of the board and makes electrical conduction with the plurality of LED chips. Further, the LED lighting apparatus includes a frame-like bank which is provided on the principal surface of the board and surrounds the plurality of LED chips. In this case, the wiring pattern has one or more pads having a first portion interposed between the bank and the plurality of LED chips. The LED lighting apparatus further includes a protective layer covering at least a portion of the pads. |
| US09863579B2 |
Balanced support device
The present invention relates to a balanced support device, comprising: a wagon configured to move along a wagon rail, a frame connected to the wagon and extending over a vertical distance from the wagon, a rail connected to the frame and a carriage movably arranged on said rail, at least one protruding arm comprising a support member for supporting amass, wherein the protruding arm is pivotably connected to the carriage, wherein the protruding arm comprises multiple segments which are movable relative to one another in order to allow the support member to move toward and away from the frame, wherein the support member is mounted to the protruding arm via a rotary connection, allowing the support member including a mass to be rotated, and a vertical balance system for exerting an upwards force on the carriage for counteracting a weight of the mass, the arm and the carriage, wherein the vertical balance system is constructed and arranged to control said force in order to balance masses of different weights. |
| US09863578B2 |
Warning device
The present invention provides a device for displaying hazard indicia, having a stanchion defining a first end and a second end, whereby the first end defines a first cross section that is smaller than a second cross section of the second end; a base adapted to removably receive the second end of the stanchion so as to maintain the stanchion in a vertical position; and a means for allowing the device to be collinearly stacked on top of a second device such that only the second end of the device and the second end of the second device contact. |
| US09863575B2 |
Locking-unlocking structure for stopping lifting body, which is lifted and fallen through repetition of pushing actions, in lifting state and for releasing stopping state of lifting body
A locking-unlocking structure for stopping a lifting body, which is vertically lifted and falls through repetition of a pushing action, in a lifting state and for releasing a stopping state of the lifting body is provided. The locking-unlocking structure includes a lifting body, which is exactly lifted immediately upward, or falls without being fluctuated left and right and, to control lifting and falling operations of the lifting body, an actuation unit is mounted in the lifting body movably left and right, and an actuation guide unit, which guides an operation of the actuation unit, is fixedly mounted in a fixing body, and the lifting body is provided therein with a rotation groove allowing the actuation unit to be movable left and right when the lifting body is lifted or falls, and a rotation shaft rotatably coupled to the rotation groove is provided at one side of a lifting plate. The lifting plate is provided on a lower end of an opposite side thereof with a stop protrusion circulating a lifting line and a falling line branching left and right. The actuation guide unit, which is configured to guide an operation of the actuation unit, includes the lifting line having a rising curve line and the falling line having a falling curve line, the lifting line and the falling line branching left and right at a lower end of the actuation guide unit, to guide repeatedly circulating operations of the actuation unit. The actuation guide unit is provided at a central upper portion thereof with a stop groove interposed between the lifting line and the falling line to securely mount the stop protrusion in the stop groove. |
| US09863574B2 |
Supporting structure and display device using the same
A display device which can elevate and rotate to a position includes a base, a controlling member mounted to the base, and a supporting frame. A display is mounted on the supporting frame, and a first magnetic piece is positioned on the controlling member. A second magnetic piece is positioned on the supporting frame. The first and second magnetic pieces are configured to attract each other. The controlling member includes a first elastic piece between the base and the supporting frame. The first elastic piece retracts to enable the supporting frame to rotate. The controlling member can slide to detach the second magnetic piece from the first magnetic piece, and the first elastic piece retracts to allow an upward rotation of the supporting frame thereby changing height of the display. |
| US09863571B2 |
Apparatus, systems and methods for thermal management of subsea pipeline
Disclosed are apparatus, systems and methods for maintaining desired thermal properties of a flowing hydrocarbon fluid in a subsea pipeline. An insulating layer including a plurality of elongated hollow elements containing an insulation material can surround the pipeline. The apparatus can be located on a seabed and connected to a source of hydrocarbon fluid at one end and to a facility for processing hydrocarbon fluid at another end. One method includes spirally winding an elongated hollow element containing an insulation material around the subsea pipeline. One method includes wrapping the subsea pipeline with a connecting layer which includes surface protrusions protruding radially outwards. An insulating layer having surface features reversibly engageable with the surface protrusions of the connecting layer can be reversibly attached to the connecting layer by engaging the surface features of the at least one elongated hollow element with the surface protrusions of the connecting layer. |
| US09863565B2 |
Multi-layer expandable hose
An expandable hose assembly that is able to expand one or more of longitudinally along the length-wise axis of the hose between hose ends and radially, to an expanded state in response to application of at least a minimum fluid pressure to an inner tube of the hose. Once the fluid pressure falls below the minimum fluid pressure, the hose will contract. The hose includes a thermoplastic elastomer inner layer and a slip coating layer thereon having lubricating properties that increases the life of the hose assembly. The hose assembly can include an outer sheath or covering that covers the inner tube and slip coating layer. |
| US09863563B2 |
Connecting system
A connecting system is provided for detachably connecting a first pipe end to a second pipe end. The first pipe end has a sealing cone facing toward the second pipe end and a shoulder section. The connecting system includes a first clamping disk surrounding the first pipe end and a second clamping disk surrounding and connected to the second pipe end. The connecting system further includes a multiplicity of screws, detachably connecting the first clamping disk to the second clamping disk. The first clamping disk includes an outer circular disk ring and an inner circular disk ring which is detachably connected to the outer circular disk ring. The inner circular disk ring has multiple separate circular disk ring parts, and an outer diameter of the inner circular disk ring is greater than an outside diameter of the shoulder section provided on the first pipe end. |
| US09863562B2 |
Method and apparatus for clamping flanges and other connections
A clamp assembly for temporarily applying compressive force to a flange connection assembly, such as a bolted pipe flange. Frame members are pivotally attached to interconnecting linkage members to form an elongate assembly having joinable ends. When installed around the circumference of a flange connection assembly, interchangeable cuff members removably attached to the frame members apply compressive forces to a flange connection assembly in order to facilitate a fluid-pressure seal. |
| US09863557B2 |
Escutcheon
An escutcheon or wall flange to receive a pipe, conduit, cable or like member has an outer periphery, and an inner periphery or a definable inner periphery to bear on the intended pipe. The escutcheon or flange is of a flexible material limited as to its flex outwardly of the inner periphery, or definable inner periphery, by a profile feature and/or a thickness increase. The escutcheon may also be of a flexible material limited as to its flex outwardly in the radial direction of the inner periphery by a profile feature of the face to be concealed in use or profile features of the face to be concealed in use. The escutcheon may also include one or more sacrificial or tear away portions for accommodating different sized pipe. |
| US09863554B2 |
Subsea position control system for elongate articles
A method of controlling subsea laying of an elongate article includes guiding the article using a submersible vehicle such as an ROV that carries a guide tool. The guide tool has a sleeve through which the article moves axially during laying, while the vehicle applies cross-axial guide forces to the article via the sleeve. Also disclosed is a guide tool including a sleeve through which the article can move axially during laying, and a grab handle whereby a submersible vehicle may hold the tool using a grabber. Alternatively, the guide tool can be attached to or integrated with the vehicle. |
| US09863553B2 |
Combination laser target and plug for sewer pipes
A laser target assembly, which doubles as a pipe plug, has an outer sheath with a first end that fits within the end of a cut section of pipe, and a second, larger-diameter end that fits into the bell of an uncut section. A circular interior panel, made of tough plastic, is positioned in about the middle of the sheath perpendicular to its central axis. A lower half of the panel, which functions as the target, is opaque; the balance is transparent. A target scale, having evenly-spaced linear markings, is provided on the opaque portion of the panel. A bubble level, positioned within the larger-diameter end adjacent the panel, enables a pipe layer to position the target scale in a vertical orientation. Interior handles are used to adjust axial alignment of target assembly and remove the target assembly when it is installed within a bell. |
| US09863551B2 |
Dynamic stem packing
A valve assembly having a dynamic stem seal assembly includes a valve stem for moving a valve member from a closed position to an open position, the valve stem extending through a stem opening of a valve assembly body and having an axis. A packing assembly seals between the valve stem and the stem opening. The packing assembly has a seal assembly circumscribing the valve stem at a portion of the valve stem with a reduced outer diameter. The packing assembly also has a packing retainer assembly releasably secured to the valve stem at the portion of the valve stem with the reduced outer diameter. The packing assembly is axially static relative to the valve stem. |
| US09863549B2 |
Visual ram position indicator apparatuses and methods
Apparatuses for providing a visual indication outside a blowout preventer (BOP) relative to a position of ram blocks inside the BOP, and methods of adding such apparatuses to existing blowout preventers are provided. An apparatus has an indicator rod, a detectable portion and a sealing assembly. The indicator rod has an end extending outside an end cap of the BOP, and is configured to engage with a tail rod of a ram block of the BOP, and to switch between a first position when the BOP is in a close state, and a second position when the BOP is in an open state. The detectable portion is located outside the end cap and is configured to provide a visual indication relative to a current position of the indicator rod. The sealing assembly is configured to seal a space inside the end cap from an environment in which the BOP operates. |
| US09863548B2 |
Electromagnetic valve
An electromagnetic valve includes a valve compartment inside an end tubular portion of a housing, a valve element provided in the valve compartment and movable to open or close an inlet passage, a support member slidably supporting the valve element, a shaft contacting an end of the valve element to move the valve element, and a pressure release passage extending through a part of the end of the valve element which does not contact the shaft. An inner compartment of the valve element communicates with a drainage passage through the pressure release passage in an open state of the valve element where the inlet passage is open to allow a working fluid flows from an upstream passage to a downstream passage through the inlet passage. |
| US09863537B2 |
Check valve with improved sealing member
Check valves are disclosed that have a housing defining an internal cavity having a first port and a second port both in fluid communication therewith, and having a first seat defined by a first elastomeric V-ring seal and a second seat. and a check valve plate within the internal cavity that is translatable, in response to pressure differentials, between a closed position against the first seat and an open position against the second seat within the internal cavity of the housing. The first elastomeric V-ring seal includes a body having an interference fit to an annular channel defined by the housing and a lip extending from the body in a direction that defines a generally V-shaped void, viewed in cross-section, opening in a direction away from and generally perpendicular to the flow through the elastomeric V-ring seal into the internal cavity. |
| US09863536B2 |
Multi-material seal having a seal body and core
A system may include a seal including a seal body having an exterior with a seal interface. Additionally, the system may include a core disposed internally within and surrounded by the seal body. A gas permeability of the core may be less than a gas permeability of the seal body, a coefficient of thermal expansion of the core may be less than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the seal body, or a combination thereof. |
| US09863532B2 |
Hydrostatic variable displacement pump which can be set in either direction of displacement
A hydrostatic variable displacement pump (2) has a displacement volume set by an electro-hydraulic control device (10) provided with a safety function. In a fault scenario, the variable displacement pump (2) is set to a neutral position. The electro-hydraulic control device (10) has a single electro-hydraulic setpoint encoder (30) to specify the setpoint of the displacement volume of the variable displacement pump (2) and an electrically actuatable valve device (35) connected in series downstream of the setpoint encoder (30), by which the direction of displacement of the variable displacement pump (2) is controlled and which is provided with the safety function. |
| US09863531B2 |
Hydraulic control device for automatic transmission
A hydraulic control device that includes a second switching valve that is switchable between a third position in which the forward range pressure input from the first switching valve is output to the shift controller and the reverse range pressure is blocked when the second signal pressure is off and a fourth position in which the reverse range pressure input from the first switching valve is output to the shift controller and the forward range pressure is blocked when the second signal pressure is on. |
| US09863529B2 |
Method for controlling a shift process of an automatic gearbox and controller
A method for controlling a shift process of an automatic gearbox for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine as its engine, including specifying a shift strategy in a controller, by continuously predictively determining the behaviour of the engine following any shift process into a target gear on the basis of a current detected vehicle dynamic value, a current detected vehicle specific actual value, and/or a current detected engine specific actual value. The prediction results are taken into account and adapted shift thresholds are determined and specified as upshift thresholds or downshift thresholds for a fuel efficient shift. A control command for a corresponding automatic shift process is output after exceeding a shift threshold. The current temperature of at least one component of the engine exhaust system is taken into account during the specification of an adapted shift threshold. |
| US09863526B2 |
Rotary switch with programmable end-stops and variable tactile feedback
Improved rotary switch systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems and methods may be used in vehicles that implement shift-by-wire transmission systems. The switch systems and methods may include programmable end-stops and/or variable tactile feedback. |
| US09863523B2 |
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission housing is provided that includes an inner cover and an outer cover connectable to the inner cover to define an interior chamber. The interior chamber is structured and operable to enclose a continuously variable transmission primary pulley, secondary pulley and pulley belt. The housing includes a duct panel mounted to the inner cover such that when the primary pulley is disposed within the interior chamber, the duct panel is disposed between an outer face of the primary pulley and the inner cover. Moreover, an air duct is defined between the inner cover and the duct panel, wherein the air duct is fluidly connected to ambient air from an ambient environment external to the housing. The duct panel includes a center opening that structured and operable to allow the ambient air to be drawn through the air duct and into the housing interior chamber. |
| US09863519B2 |
Differential device
A differential device includes: an input member inputted with driving force; a differential gear supported in the input member and capable of rotating relative to the input member and revolving around rotation center of the input member with rotation of the input member; paired output gears each including in an outer peripheral portion thereof tooth portion meshing with the differential gear; and a washer interposed between the input member and back surface of each output gear. A washer abutting surface in the back surface of the output gear abuts against the washer and has an outermost peripheral end thereof located at the same position as or outward of outermost peripheral end of meshing portion between the output and differential gears in radial direction of output gear. An outer peripheral end portion of the washer extends radially outward than the washer abutting surface. |
| US09863518B2 |
Differential gearing, in particular axle gearing
An epicyclic gearing for splitting output drive power from a power input to a first power output and a second power output, comprising a superposition gearing stage, including a first sun gear, a first planetary gear set, a first planetary carrier, and a first ring gear, and a reverse gearing stage, including a second sun gear, a second planetary gear set, a second planetary carrier, and a second ring gear, wherein, the superposition gearing stage and the reverse gearing stage are kinematically coupled, and the epicyclic gearing is operatively arranged to operate in a first switching state or a second switching state, wherein the first switching state and the second switching state have different gear ratios. |
| US09863514B2 |
Ball screw apparatus
A ball screw apparatus includes a ball nut through which a ball screw shaft is inserted. A recessed portion is formed in an inner periphery of the ball nut and is recessed so as to extend in a tangential direction of a ball track. A ball train including a plurality of main balls and a coil spring are housed in a raceway. The recessed portion includes a first surface that supports a second end of the coil spring via a stopper ball and a second surface that regulates movement of the stopper ball in a nut axial direction. The second surface is inclined by an angle corresponding to a lead angle of the ball track of the ball nut from an axially perpendicular plane of the ball nut so as extend in the direction of the lead angle. |
| US09863513B2 |
Linear actuator for motion simulator
A linear actuator comprises a motor having an output shaft. A casing of the motor has an inner cavity with a counterbore seat surface. A threaded shaft is within the inner cavity. A bearing is received in the counterbore seat surface. A coupling assembly has a first coupling component receiving the rotational output from the motor, and a second coupling component coupled to the first coupling component for transmission of the rotational output to the threaded shaft. A sliding tube is sliding arrangement with the casing for moving in translation relative to the casing. A traveling nut is in the sliding tube for moving therewith for converting a rotational motion of the threaded shaft into a translation of the sliding tube. An integral driven assembly unit comprising the bearing, the threaded shaft, the traveling nut and the sliding tube interconnected to one another so as to be removable by pulling out the integral driven assembly as a whole from the inner cavity of the casing via the proximal end. |
| US09863511B2 |
Belt auto-tensioner
The present disclosure provides a belt auto-tensioner that automatically adjusts tension of a belt for rotational force transmission between an engine and auxiliary machinery components, the belt auto-tensioner comprising: an upper cover that is provided with a pulley being in contact with the belt and has a receiving space provided so as to be spaced apart from the pulley; a tensioner body that is inserted into the receiving space, and provides friction attenuation to the upper cover when the upper cover rotates in a direction opposite to a direction of tension applying engagement by the tension of the belt; and a friction unit that is installed on an inner surface of the receiving space, and is formed so as to rub against an outer surface of the tensioner body when the upper cover rotates. |
| US09863509B2 |
Power transmission device
A power transmission device including a transmission, a case housing the transmission, a brake including a plurality of frictional engaging plates and a piston for pressing the frictional engaging plates and configured to non-rotatably hold any one of rotation elements of the transmission stationary to the case, and a support fixed to the case and including a ring-shaped wall portion extending in a radial direction of the transmission, a drum portion extending from the ring-shaped wall portion in an axial direction of the transmission and non-rotatably supporting a part of the frictional engaging plates, and a boss portion extending from the ring-shaped wall portion toward a side opposite to the frictional engaging plates in the axial direction and rotatably supporting another rotation element of the power transmission device. |
| US09863506B2 |
Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicles
A planetary gear train of a transmission for a vehicle is provided. The planetary gear train includes an input shaft that receives power of an engine and an output shaft that outputs power. Additionally, four planetary gear sets are provided each having three rotation elements. Various shafts then connect the rotation elements either directly or selectively. Accordingly, a gear shift stage appropriate to a rotation speed of an engine is implemented and operating noise of a vehicle is reduced by using a driving point in a low rotation speed range of the engine. |
| US09863505B2 |
Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle
A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle having an input shaft for receiving torque of an engine; an output shaft for outputting torque; a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements; a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements; and a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotation elements, improves power delivery performance and fuel economy by achieving at least ten forward speed stages. |
| US09863504B2 |
Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle
The present disclosure provides a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle. The planetary gear train may include: an input shaft receiving torque of an engine; an output shaft outputting changed torque; a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements; a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements; a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotation elements. |
| US09863499B2 |
Anchor chain
The invention relates to the field of anchor chains, and more particularly an anchor chain (1) comprising a first plurality of links (3) and, at the end of the chain, a second plurality of links (4) comprising at least three successive links (4) in each of which at least one property selected from its bar diameter and the elastic limit of its material is substantially greater than in each of the links (3) of the first plurality, in order to improve the ability of the chain to withstand fatigue by bending of the links (4) in the second plurality. |
| US09863496B2 |
Damping component and structure including the same
A dumping structure includes a first frame on which a driving portion is mounted, a second frame, a fixture fixing the first frame to the second frame, a restrict portion, provided around the fixture and provided between the first and second frames, which restricts a distance between the first and second frames, and a damping member, provided around the restrict portion, which is compressed by the first and second frame. The damping member has rigidity lower than rigidity of the first frame, rigidity of the second frame and rigidity of the restrict portion, and has a loss factor, measured by a mechanical impedance method in the state being compressed between the first and second frames, of 0.05 or more. |
| US09863487B1 |
Shifting control method for DCT vehicle
The present disclosure provides a shifting control method for a DCT vehicle which includes determining, by a controller, whether an entry condition is satisfied, the entry condition including information about whether a tip-out occurs while a power-on upshift torque phase is being performed, and when the entry condition is satisfied, responding, by the controller, to the tip-out where the controller controls an engaging clutch and a disengaging clutch using the calculated torque. |
| US09863480B2 |
Wobble mechanism
A wobble mechanism having a wobble body is arranged on an input shaft. Magnets are arranged on the outer side of said wobble body, which interact with magnets which are arranged in a housing for transmitting torque to an output shaft. The wobble mechanism is connected to the output shaft via an angle joint. |
| US09863478B2 |
Motion guide device
A motion guide device (1) includes: a track body that extends in a longitudinal direction; a movable body (20) that is mounted on the track body and is movable along the track body; an encoder scale that is disposed at the track body in the longitudinal direction; a sensor (50) that is disposed opposite to the encoder scale; and a folder (60) that is disposed at an end face of the movable body (20) in the longitudinal direction, houses the sensor (50) in a width direction of the track body, and holds the sensor such that the sensor faces the encoder scale. |
| US09863477B2 |
Steel bearing
The present invention relates to a bearing assembly that provides a magnetic sensor; a shaft; and a bearing. One of the shaft and the bearing is provided with a surface having a bearing steel and including a magnetic pattern disposed thereon for indicating a rotation of the shaft relative to the bearing. The magnetic pattern is provided by the microstructure of the surface; and the sensor is arranged to sense the pattern and output a signal indicative of a rotation of the shaft relative to the bearing. |
| US09863475B2 |
Bearing unit
A shaft includes a head part having an outer diameter greater than an inner diameter of an inner ring and being in contact with a side surface on one axial end side of the inner ring, and a column part extending from the head part toward the other axial end side and having an axial width greater than a bearing. An external periphery of the other axial end portion of the column part is formed with a male screw to be fastened with a support arm. A side surface on one axial end side of the shaft is formed with a concave section to which a tool capable of rotating the shaft is to be fitted. A bottom part of a housing is formed with a through-hole into which the tool can be inserted, at a position facing the concave section. |
| US09863472B2 |
Lubrication system and method for a ball bearing
A gravity fed bearing lubrication system for distributing lubricant to powertrain components in a motor vehicle, including a lubricant supply, a bearing, and a bearing housing. A three-dimensional cast-in portion of the bearing housing controls the communication of lubricant to the bearing. |
| US09863470B2 |
Motion guide apparatus and method for manufacturing the same
An object is to provide a motion guide apparatus that can facilitate an assembly operation. An end member (4a, 4b) including an inner peripheral side of a direction changing path (2c) is placed on an end surface in a movement direction of a moving member body (3). At least one of a pair of the end members (4a and 4b) includes an opening (21) linking to the inner peripheral side of the direction changing path (2c) to load rolling elements (42) into a circulation path. Opposing surfaces (18) of the pair of the end members (4a and 4b) to the moving member body (3) are formed in flat surfaces. The pair of the end members (4a and 4b) molded integrally with a holding portion (5) is incorporated into the moving member body (3) in a direction orthogonal to the movement direction of the moving member body (3). A lid member (7a, 7b) closes the opening (21) in the end member (4a, 4b). |
| US09863468B2 |
Rod end wear prevention
A rod and bracket assembly includes a bracket with a rod connected to the bracket via a fastener extending through a bracket hole. A bushing assembly is positioned at the bracket hole and includes a bushing having a bushing flange and a wear pad positioned between the bushing flange and an inner face of the bracket to prevent wear of the bracket and/or the rod in the event that the rod rolls about its own axis. A clevis assembly for a clevis and rod assembly includes a clevis having one or more clevis legs extending from a clevis base and a bushing assembly located at a clevis hole. The bushing assembly includes a bushing having a bushing flange and a wear pad disposed between the bushing flange and an inner face of the clevis leg to prevent wear of the clevis leg and/or the rod assembly. |
| US09863465B2 |
Slotted entry bearing with molded seal
A method of manufacturing a slotted entry bearing assembly includes inserting an inner race into a central space of an outer race. The outer race is configured to receive the inner race through at least one slot. Once the inner race is fully inserted into the outer race, it is rotated approximately ninety degrees within the center space, effectively locking the inner race within the outer race. After the inner race is rotated ninety degrees, a molded seal is molded between the inner race and the at least one slot. The molded seal adheres to the at least one slot and is made of a polymeric material. The molding process used to mold the molded seal may be compression molding. |
| US09863460B2 |
Tuning structure for gear shift cables
A shift cable for transmitting of operation commands to a transmission comprises a cable conduit, an inner cable, a socket and a shift tuning structure. The socket is adapted to attach the shift cable to a housing. The shift tuning structure is provided between the cable conduit and the socket in order to provide a vibration dampening between the inner cable and the socket and to provide a desired shift feeling when the inner cable is transmitting an operation command. The shift tuning structure comprises a stiff, low-density material which is separated from the socket in axial and radial directions through a flexible material, which is thinner than the stiff, low-density material. |
| US09863458B2 |
Apparatus for tightening threaded fasteners
According to a first aspect of the invention we provide a three-piece self-reacting fastener, or lock nut, for connecting a joint having a threaded connector including: a first nut member engageable with the threaded connector and axially displaceable; a second nut member engageable with the first nut member and rotatable about an axis; a third nut member non-rotatably but axially displaceably connected with the first nut member, which during rotation about the axis, applies a load to the threaded connector and to tighten the lock nut; and a locking means which substantially non-rotatably connects the second nut member and the threaded connector with one another after tightening the lock nut. |
| US09863457B2 |
Direct tension indicating washer with offset protuberances and indentations
A direct tension indicating washer including an annular body with a central hole, one or more protuberances, and one or more indentations. The one or more protuberances are integral with the annular body, and struck and partially sheared from the annular body to project from a first face of the annular body and leave the one or more corresponding indentations in a second face of the annular body opposite the first face. The one or more indentations are offset from the one or more protuberances and located farther from the central hole of the annular body than the one or more protuberances. By offsetting the protuberances and indentations, the washer is strengthened and is more suitable for use in joint assemblies having enlarged or oversized holes. |
| US09863452B1 |
Attaching objects made of dissimilar materials
A method for attaching a first object of a first material to one or more second objects of dissimilar second materials without any bonding material is provided. Anchoring elements are positioned at opposing sections of the first object. A tension assembly is positioned substantially at a mid-section between the opposing sections on a rear surface of the first object. One or more tension bearing members are connected to one or more second objects positioned at one or more of the opposing sections on a front surface and/or the rear surface of the first object, via the anchoring elements. Front ends of the tension bearing members extending at the opposing sections on the rear surface of the first object are operably connected to the tension assembly. The tension assembly generates a tension in the extended tension bearing members to attach the objects made of dissimilar materials to each other. |
| US09863448B2 |
Hydraulic circuit for construction machine
A hydraulic circuit for a construction machine, capable of enhancing the effect of reducing a pressure loss due to return oil from a head-side chamber of a hydraulic cylinder, with a simple structure. The circuit includes a hydraulic cylinder, a control valve, a return pipeline, and a tank direct-communication line providing direct communication between the control valve and a tank separately from the return pipeline. The control valve has a flow path leading return oil from a head-side chamber of the hydraulic cylinder to the tank direct-communication line and a flow path leading return oil from a rod-side chamber of the hydraulic cylinder to the return pipeline. |
| US09863441B2 |
Cleaning device generating two suction flows
A cleaning device includes an air flow generator for generating an air flow, which encompasses a first suction flow through a first suction line, which is arranged in flow direction of the air flow upstream of the air flow generator and which leads into a first collecting container, and a pressure flow in a pressure line, which is arranged in flow direction of the air flow downstream from the air flow generator. Using a Venturi nozzle, the air flow generates a second suction flow, which is separated from the first suction flow, through a second suction line, which leads into a second collecting container. |
| US09863433B2 |
Propeller fan, and air blower, air conditioner, and hot-water supply outdoor unit including the same
The propeller fan includes a boss including a rotation axis, a plurality of blades formed on an outer periphery of the boss, and a bellmouth arranged so as to surround the plurality of blades at a trailing edge side of each of the blades. Each blade has a bending portion that bulges toward an upstream side of the air current in a cross-sectional shape in a radial direction, and a bend of the bending portion of the blade at an inner side of the bellmouth is set to be gentler than a bend of the bending portion of the blade at an outer side of the bellmouth. |
| US09863432B2 |
Fluid filtration using splines
A method for filtering a fluid that includes collecting contaminates in the fluid, passing the fluid from inside an internal cavity of a first shaft through a tight clearance at a spline connection between the first shaft and a second shaft such that the fluid is filtered of contaminates as a result of the tight clearance, and delivering the filtered fluid to a delivery location. |
| US09863429B2 |
Rotor assembly for a turbomachine
A rotor assembly having a shaft, a bearing assembly, an impeller and a shroud. The impeller and the bearing assembly are mounted to the shaft, and the shroud is mounted to the bearing assembly so as to cover the impeller. |
| US09863427B2 |
Barrel-type multistage pump
A barrel-type multistage pump with uniformed velocity distribution in an axial direction, on a cross-section of a rotating flow channel, to suppress fluid loss in a last stage, and including: plural stages of centrifugal impellers, covered by an inner casing; diffusers and return channels provided on downstream sides of the centrifugal impellers, to guide the flow of a fluid to a centrifugal impeller in the next stage, and return vanes arranged at respective return channels; a cylindrical outer casing having a suction pipe and a discharge pipe, wherein a cylindrical rotating flow channel connected to a discharge opening is provided between an outer casing and an inner casing, a connecting channel to connect between a rotating flow channel and diffusers. |
| US09863426B2 |
Seal of a compressor rotor
A compressor rotor comprising a pinion shaft which has multiple interconnected segments that are arranged axially one behind the other and including a multipart seal which seals the pinion shaft is provided. The pinion shaft has a rotor segment which supports a rotor, a connection segment, and a toothed segment arranged axially between the rotor segment and the connection segment, the toothed segment having a toothing at each of the two ends of the toothed segment. The toothed segment is held axially between the rotor segment and the connection segment via toothings by means of corresponding mating toothings at ends of the rotor segment and the connection segment, and a multipart seal sealing element which is connected to the toothed segment in an at least force-fitting manner is arranged on said toothed segment. |
| US09863424B2 |
Sealed pump
A subsea pump, distinctive in that it comprises a pressure housing divided into two compartments; a compartment with pump or impellers arranged on a shaft and a compartment with motor or a stator; a diaphragm arranged sealingly between the compartments, a magnetic coupling between the compartments, through the diaphragm; and a pressure compensation system for balancing the pressure on the diaphragm of the motor or stator compartment side to the pressure on the diaphragm of the pump or impeller compartment side. |
| US09863422B2 |
Vacuum pump outlet valve
The invention concerns an outlet valve, in particular of a vacuum pump, with a main valve spring which, in a closed state of the outlet valve, closes at least one outlet opening from which the main valve spring lifts off on opening of the outlet valve, and with a hold-down element which forms a stop for the main valve spring on opening, wherein at least one additional valve spring is arranged between the main valve spring and the hold-down element. The invention is distinguished in that in closed state of the outlet valve, the additional valve spring is partly spaced from the main valve spring in the opening direction, in particular spaced with a free end from a free end of the main valve spring. |
| US09863416B2 |
Triangular pump cover
A cover with a center axis for a pump assembly includes a plate. A center hole is formed in the plate and positioned on the center axis of the cover. A first edge of the plate extends between a first lobe and a second lobe, a second edge of the plate extends between the first lobe and a third lobe, and a third edge of the plate extends between the second lobe and the third lobe. The first, second, and third lobes each comprise a mounting boss with a thru-hole. |
| US09863412B2 |
Rocking piston compressor with sound dissipation
Dual cylinder and single cylinder rocking piston compressors with sound attenuation are disclosed. Due to the tapered shape of the intake and exhaust chamber sides and tops, the gas flow is accelerated and decelerated through the compressors thereby allowing sound energy to be dissipated. Sound attenuation is further enhanced by the addition of baffles, which divide each chamber into a series of smaller attenuation chambers. The baffles also cause the gas flow to accelerate and decelerate as the gas flow passes the baffles. In the case of a dual cylinder rocking piston compressor, enlarging the crossover passageway diameters also creates additional sound attenuation chambers, which contribute to the overall reduction in sound. Further, by using dedicated seals for each intake in the exhaust chamber, flow leakage at higher pressures is decreased, thereby improving compressor efficiencies. |
| US09863411B2 |
Control valve for a variable displacement compressor
A control valve is configured such that a suction pressure, which is used to displace a sub-valve element in a valve opening direction after a main valve has been closed, is varied according to a value of current supplied to a solenoid. A crankcase communication port, which communicates with a crankcase of a compressor, and a suction chamber communication port, which communicates with a suction chamber of the compressor, are provided in a body. A sub-valve chamber whose diameter is larger than that of the main valve hole is formed between the crankcase communication port and a main valve hole, and a sub-valve is placed in the sub-valve chamber. |
| US09863410B2 |
Linear compressor
A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor may include a shell including a suction inlet, a cylinder provided in the shell to define a compression space for a refrigerant, a piston reciprocated in an axial direction within the cylinder, a discharge valve provided on or at one side of the cylinder to selectively discharge the refrigerant compressed in the compression space, at least one nozzle disposed in the cylinder to introduce at least a portion of the refrigerant discharged through the discharge valve into the cylinder, and a passage to guide the refrigerant discharged from the discharge valve to the at least one nozzle. |
| US09863407B2 |
Hydraulic oil cylinder, hydraulic cushion system, excavator and concrete pump truck
The present application discloses a hydraulic oil cylinder, of which a piston rod (3) is provided with at least two cushion collars (4, 11) which are axially slidable along the piston rod (3). Axial throttle oil channels (301a, 301b) are provided between the cushion collars (4, 11) and a piston (6). A first cushion collar (4) is provided with a sealing end face (401), and an end cover of a rod cavity (1) is provided with a sealing end face (101). The sealing end face (401) of the first cushion collar contacts with the sealing end face (101) of the end cover of the rod cavity to form a seal. Hydraulic oil within the rod cavity is discharged through one axial throttle oil channel (301a) to an oil passage B. |
| US09863406B2 |
Electrothermal actuators
An electrothermal actuator includes at least two operating portions and at least two electrodes. The at least two operating portions are electrically connected with each other to define at least one conductive path. Each of the at least two operating portions comprises a flexible polymer layer and a carbon nanotube paper. A thickness ratio of the carbon nanotube paper and the flexible polymer layer ranges from 1:7 to 1:10. A density of the carbon nanotube paper is greater than or equal to 0.5 g/cm3. A thermal expansion coefficient of the carbon nanotube paper is greater than or equal to ten times that of the flexible polymer layer. A conductivity of the carbon nanotube paper along a current direction of the at least two operating portions is in a range from about 1000 S/m to about 6000 S/m. |
| US09863403B2 |
Wind turbine systems and air channels in vehicles for enhancing energy generation, cooling, and aerodynamics
Air channels and wind turbines systems are provided for cooling vehicle parts and storing electrical energy in a vehicle battery. The vehicle may have a battery, a braking system, an air duct with wind turbines and a generator. The air duct has an inlet portion for receiving an airflow, a body portion having wind turbines, and an outlet portion for directing the airflow to the braking system. A generator converts kinetic energy of the wind turbines to electrical energy stored in the battery. The wind turbines can be positioned in an air duct extending from a front bumper to an area proximal to one or more wheels to enhance vehicle aerodynamics. Alternatively, the wind turbines can be positioned in openings between grill shutters to generate energy and cool a radiator. Alternatively, the wind turbines can be positioned proximal to powertrain or drivetrain components for cooling and generating electrical energy. |
| US09863400B2 |
System and method for controlling a wind turbine system
A method for controlling a wind turbine system may generally include controlling a wind turbine to operate at a speed and torque setting within a permissible operating region defined between maximum and minimum operating curves, receiving a speed de-rate request and/or a torque de-rate request to de-rate the wind turbine based on a limiting constraint of the wind turbine system, determining an adjusted speed setting and/or an adjusted torque setting for the wind turbine based on the speed de-rate request and/or the torque de-rate request, determining whether an adjustment of the wind turbine operation to the adjusted speed setting and/or the adjusted torque setting would place the turbine outside the permissible operating region and, if the adjustment would place the operation outside the permissible operating region, adjusting the speed setting and/or the torque setting to a new speed and/or torque setting defined along the maximum or minimum operating curve. |
| US09863396B2 |
Systems and methods for generating energy
Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for utilizing effluent pipeline to generate energy. More particularly, embodiments disclose positioning a turbine within a bypass pipeline, wherein the bypass pipeline has a greater diameter than the effluent pipeline. |
| US09863392B1 |
Systems and methods for providing driving insurance for an individual driver
A system for providing driving insurance for an individual driver may comprise at least one subsystem implemented on one or more computing systems configured for electronically calculating a risk of insuring a driver for liability arising from a vehicle accident regardless of any specific vehicle driven by the driver during the accident, at least one subsystem implemented on one or more computing systems configured for electronically and automatically calculating an insurance premium rate based on the previously calculated risk, and at least one subsystem implemented on one or more computing systems configured for electronically preparing an insurance policy according to the calculated premium rate wherein the insurance policy provides liability vehicle insurance covering the driver regardless of any specific vehicle driven by the driver during an accident. |
| US09863390B2 |
Engine starting apparatus
An engine starting apparatus is equipped with a starter which, when it is required to start an engine, moves a pinion to establish engagement with a ring gear coupled to the engine and energizes an electric motor to produce and transmit torque to the ring gear through the pinion for cranking the engine. When the rate of decrease in current flowing in the electric motor or the rate of rise in voltage appearing at a terminal of the starter or a power supply for the electric motor exceeds a given value after the engine starts being cranked, the engine starting apparatus works as a firing-up determiner to determine that the engine has been fully fired up. |
| US09863387B2 |
Holder for fastening a fuel distributor to an internal combustion engine, and fuel injection system having such a holder
A holder used for mounting at least one component on an add-on structure, e.g., an internal combustion engine, includes: a base element able to be connected to a component; a fixation element, which extends through the through bore of the base element and a damping element disposed in the through bore, in order to mount the base element on the add-on structure; a fixation sleeve; and a damping element surrounding an outer side of the fixation sleeve and form-fittingly connected to the fixation sleeve on at least one side along the longitudinal axis, and on at least one side the damping element is form-fittingly connected to the base element along the longitudinal axis. |
| US09863385B2 |
Fuel injector
The present invention relates to a fuel injector for use in delivering fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector includes a nozzle having a valve needle which is movable with respect to a valve needle seat. The valve needle travels through a range of movement between a closed position and an open position to control fuel delivery through at least one nozzle outlet. The valve needle cooperates with a needle sleeve or a control member which is located in a piston guide. The valve needle is movable relative to the needle sleeve or the control member. The needle sleeve or the control member is movable relative to the piston guide. The invention also relates to a method of operating a fuel injector; and a fuel injector control unit. |
| US09863376B2 |
Canister structure
A canister structure comprising: a canister 28 in which activated carbon 44 is accommodated, the activated carbon 44 being for adsorbing evaporated fuel produced in a fuel tank; an atmosphere vent tube 30 connected to the canister28, the atmosphere vent tube 30 introducing air into the canister 28 and causing evaporated fuel adsorbed by the activated carbon 44 to be desorbed when a negative pressure acts in the canister 28; and a fuel pump controller 46 disposed in the canister28, the fuel pump controller 46 controlling flow rates of fuel being supplied from the fuel tank to an engine, and the fuel pump controller 46 generating heat due to being operated. |
| US09863374B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling fuel vapor flow in an engine-driven generator
An engine-driven generator that controls fuel vapor flow is provided. The engine-driven generator includes an engine having an air intake, wherein the engine is configured to drive a generator. The engine-driven generator also includes a fuel tank coupled to the engine and configured to provide fuel to the engine. The engine-driven generator includes a valve coupled between the air intake of the engine and the fuel tank. The engine-driven generator also includes a control device configured to transition the valve between a first position and a second position. The first position allows fuel vapor to flow between the fuel tank and the air intake of the engine and the second position inhibits the fuel vapor from flowing between the fuel tank and the air intake of the engine. |
| US09863373B2 |
Passive bypass valve for an active purge pump system module
An active purge system module which includes a passive bypass valve assembly that allows for purge of a canister with engine vacuum or through the use of a pump, and also provides the functions of allowing air to escape the fuel tank during refueling. The valve assembly includes two valve members, which are moved between open and closed positions to direct air through the valve assembly during periods of engine vacuum, or when the valve assembly receives positive pressure from a pressure pump. The module is also used to perform a leak check when the valves are both in a closed position. |
| US09863372B2 |
Control apparatus of premixed charge compression ignition engine
A control apparatus of a premixed charge compression ignition engine that includes an engine body having a cylinder and intake and exhaust passages, and causes a mixture gas to self-ignite inside the cylinder is provided. The apparatus includes a fuel injector for injecting fuel into the cylinder, a water injector for injecting supercritical water or subcritical water into the cylinder, an EGR passage for communicating the exhaust and intake passages and recirculating, as EGR gas, a portion of an exhaust gas discharged from the cylinder to the intake passage, an EGR valve for adjusting an EGR gas recirculation amount, and a controller. The controller includes an engine load determining module for receiving a parameter and determining whether an engine operating state is a first state where the engine load is below a switch load or a second state where the engine load is the switch load or above. |
| US09863371B2 |
Gaseous fuel, EGR and air mixing device and insert
An insert for engine intake gaseous fuel mixing device. A body defines a longitudinal axis, leading end, trailing end, and exterior surface profile from the leading to the trailing end. Supports extend radially from the body, each support extending parallel to the axis to define separate longitudinal intake passages. The exterior surface profile of the body includes a nose section in which diameter increases from a minimum value at the leading end to a maximum value at a downstream end of the nose section. The nose section is followed by a flat section and a curved tapering section in which the profile converges toward the axis at an increasing rate from the flat section in a direction of the axis toward the trailing end. The diameter at the trailing end is at least 15 percent less than a maximum diameter of the body. |
| US09863370B2 |
Method of starting gas delivery from a liquefied gas fuel system to a gas operated engine and a liquefied gas fuel system for a gas operated engine
A method for starting gas delivery from a liquefied gas fuel system includes a fuel tank filled with liquefied gas by a filling procedure and the filling procedure resulting in the pressure in the tank being at least at an operational pressure required by the engine. The method pressure in the tank is controlled by controlling the operation of a pressure build up system including the pressure build up evaporator which is arranged in a conduit leading from the bottom section of the tank to the upper section of the tank. The pressure build up system is controlled by controlling the flow rate of the evaporated gas in the conduit while the heat transfer medium is allowed to flow unconstrained through the pressure build up evaporator. |
| US09863369B2 |
Carburetor with idle down feature
A carburetor with a throttle valve is provided in which a linkage member is in communication with the throttle valve. An idle down handle can be moved from an unactuated position to an actuated position and is in communication with the throttle valve. Movement of the idle down handle to the actuated position causes the throttle valve to be placed into the closed position. When the idle down handle is in the unactuated position the throttle linkage member can cause the throttle valve to be moved back and forth between the open and closed positions. |
| US09863368B1 |
Aircraft with gas turbine engine having outer bypass elements removed
A small aircraft such as a UAV having a gas turbine engine with the outer bypass elements removed from the engine, and where the airframe is modified to form the bypass duct and exhaust nozzle for the fan produced bypass flow of the engine in order to reduce weight, size and cost of the small aircraft. The outer casing and the exhaust nozzle is removed from the engine and optimally integrated into the airframe structure. |
| US09863367B2 |
Fan nozzle drive systems that lock thrust reversers
Systems and methods are provided that lock thrust reversers and also drive fan nozzles of an aircraft. One system includes a coupling configured to selectively engage and disengage. While engaged, the coupling is configured to rotate to drive a Variable Area Fan Nozzle (VAFN), at least a portion of which is on a translating portion of a thrust reverser of an aircraft. Furthermore, while engaged the coupling is configured to prevent displacement of the translating portion. |
| US09863365B2 |
Supplying gaseous fuel from a liquid state to an internal combustion engine
An improved apparatus supplies gaseous fuel from a liquid state to an internal combustion engine comprising an electrical energy generating apparatus for generating electrical energy from a store of chemical energy. A liquid pumping apparatus for pumping the gaseous fuel in the liquid state includes an energy converter for converting the electrical energy to mechanical energy which drives the liquid pumping apparatus. The liquid pumping apparatus also includes a first heat exchanger for vaporizing the gaseous fuel received from the pumping apparatus and a controller programmed to operate the liquid pumping apparatus to maintain a pressure of the gaseous fuel supplied to the internal combustion engine within a predetermined range. |
| US09863364B2 |
Micro thruster uses and improvements
NMSET and related device uses and improvements to the forces generated. Laminar flow control systems benefit from NMSET and related devices as they simplify installation and are easier to retrofit on existing aircraft. Necessary temperature gradients can me generated by using a heated material with the sides at different energy accommodation coefficients. Surface geometries can be used to increase the force generated. Photovoltaic film can be embedded into the membrane, providing a source of energy that can offset the power required for desired thrust. Intake scoops improve the air flow through the micro thrusters and surface geometries, and airflow diffusers increase air flow interaction with the hotter surface resulting in higher thrust outputs. |
| US09863363B2 |
Welded engine block for small internal combustion engines
A small air-cooled internal combustion engine includes an aluminum cylinder block and an aluminum cylinder head welded to the aluminum cylinder block. |
| US09863360B2 |
Systems and methods for adjusting fuel injection based on a determined fuel rail temperature
Methods and systems are provided for detecting a temperature of an engine fuel rail at a plurality of locations along the engine fuel rail. In one example, a method may include detecting temperatures along the engine fuel rail with a plurality of metal film thermocouples adhered to the engine fuel rail and arranged proximate to engine fuel injectors, and adjusting fuel injector operation and/or fuel rail pressure in response to the detected fuel rail temperatures. |
| US09863356B2 |
Fuel rail pressure sensor diagnostic techniques
A first computer-implemented diagnostic method can run in response to an imminent deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) event. A second computer-implemented diagnostic method can run on engine shutdown. Both diagnostic methods involve controlling fuel injectors and a fuel pump to make the fuel rail pressure change from a desired minimum to a desired maximum. Measurements from the fuel rail pressure sensor at these endpoints can then be used to detect a fault of the fuel rail pressure sensor. One or both diagnostic methods can be implemented. |
| US09863351B2 |
Engine control device and method for estimating brake pedal depressing force
A PCM (50) that is an engine control device functions to acquire a master vac negative pressure which is the negative pressure of a stabilized chamber of a master vac (126) which amplifies a brake pedal depressing force applied to a brake pedal (102), and also acquire a brake working fluid pressure that is a braking hydraulic pressure produced by a master cylinder (144) in accordance with the brake pedal depressing force amplified by the master vac (126), and in a case where both accelerator pedal (104) and a brake pedal (102) are depressed or actuated simultaneously, determine whether or not it is necessary to decrease engine output based on such master vac negative pressure and brake working fluid pressure to execute the output decreasing control for decreasing the engine output. |
| US09863347B2 |
Control device for internal combustion engine and control method for internal combustion engine
The control device includes an operation state detector, an intake manifold pressure detector, an air humidity detector, an air temperature detector, an atmospheric pressure detector, and a controller that controls the engine output on the basis of detection results of the detectors. The controller generates humidity information on the air which is taken in by the internal combustion engine, from the humidity, temperature, and atmospheric pressure, calculates a dry air partial pressure by correcting the pressure detected by the intake manifold pressure detector, by using the humidity information, and controls the engine output by taking the pressure detected by the intake manifold pressure detector as a wet air pressure and selecting, according to a control element, either one of the wet air pressure and the dry air partial pressure as a pressure to be used for the engine output control. |
| US09863346B2 |
Method and apparatus for estimating nitrogen oxides out of an engine
A system is provided and includes a fuel module that, based on a crankshaft angle of an engine, generates a value indicative of an amount of fuel burned in a cylinder or a change in the amount of fuel burned. A heat release module, based on the value, determines an amount of heat released during a combustion event of the cylinder. A pressure module, based on the amount of heat released, estimates a pressure in the cylinder. A temperature module, based on the pressure, estimates a temperature in the cylinder. A concentration module, based on the pressure or the temperature, estimates nitrogen oxide concentration levels in the cylinder. An output module, based on the nitrogen oxide concentration levels, estimates an amount of nitrogen oxides. A control module, based on the amount of nitrogen oxides out of the cylinder, controls operation of the engine or an exhaust system. |
| US09863345B2 |
System and method for adjusting weighting values assigned to errors in target actuator values of an engine when controlling the engine using model predictive control
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a model predictive control (MPC) module and an actuator module. The MPC module generates a set of possible target values for an actuator of an engine and predicts an operating parameter of the engine for each of the possible target values. The MPC module determines a weighting value associated with each of the target values based on a corresponding iteration number and determines a cost for the set of possible target values based on the predicted operating parameters and the weighting values. The MPC module selects the set of possible target values from multiple sets of possible target values based on the cost and sets target values to the possible target values of the selected set. The actuator module controls an actuator of an engine based on at least one of the target values. |
| US09863341B2 |
Control device for internal combustion engine
A knocking detector is to detect knocking in the internal combustion engine in which a low-octane fuel is injected into a cylinder and a high-octane fuel whose octane number higher than an octane number of the low-octane fuel is injected into an inlet port. A knocking suppressor includes a first knocking suppressor and a second knocking suppressor. The first knocking suppressor is to increase a high-octane fuel ratio of an injection quantity of the high-octane fuel to a sum of an injection quantity of the low-octane fuel and the injection quantity of the high-octane fuel in order to suppress knocking in the internal combustion engine when the knocking detector detects the knocking. The second knocking suppressor is to suppress knocking of the internal combustion engine at a beginning of a period while the first knocking suppressor increases the high-octane fuel ratio. |
| US09863340B2 |
System and method for controlling of valve timing of continuous variable valve duration engine
A method for controlling valve timing of a turbo engine may include classifying a plurality of control regions depending on an engine load and an engine speed, applying a maximum duration to an intake valve and controlling a valve overlap between an exhaust valve and the intake valve in a first control region, maintaining the maximum duration of the intake valve in a second control region, advancing an intake valve closing (IVC) timing and an exhaust valve closing (EVC) timing in a third control region, controlling the IVC timing to be close to bottom dead center (BDC) in a fourth control region, controlling a throttle valve to be fully opened and retarding an exhaust valve opening (EVO) timing in a fifth control region, and controlling the throttle valve to be fully opened and controlling the IVC timing to prevent knocking in a sixth control region. |
| US09863339B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling engine
An engine control apparatus includes an engine information detector for detecting engine information including an engine speed, a fuel amount, an air amount, a boost pressure, injection timing, an intake air temperature, an atmospheric pressure, and an atmospheric temperature, a combustion pressure sensor for detecting a combustion pressure of an engine, and a controller performing an IMEP control for adjusting a main injection amount and a combustion noise control for adjusting a pilot injection amount by using the engine information detected by the engine information detector and the combustion pressure detected by the combustion pressure sensor, and calculating a final main injection correction amount and a final pilot injection correction amount by using an IMEP pilot correction amount and an IMEP correction amount outputted from the IMEP control and a combustion noise correction amount outputted from the combustion noise control. |
| US09863333B2 |
Dual fuel injector and engine using same
A dual fuel injector may be used to inject both gas and liquid fuel into a cylinder of a compression ignition engine. An injector body defines a first set of nozzle outlets, a second set of nozzle outlets, a first fuel inlet and a second fuel inlet. A dual solenoid actuator includes a first armature, a first coil, a second armature and a second coil that share a common centerline. The dual solenoid actuator has a non-injection configuration at which the first armature is at an un-energized position and the second armature is at an un-energized position. The dual solenoid actuator has a first fuel injection configuration at which the first fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the first set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at an energized position and the second armature is at the un-energized position. |
| US09863332B2 |
System and method for determining an oil contamination level of an engine based on a switching period of a valve lift actuator to improve engine startups
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a switching period module and at least one of a valve lift control module and a start-stop control module. The switching period module determines a switching period that elapses as a valve lift actuator of an engine switches between a first valve lift position and a second valve lift position that is different than the first lift position. The switching period begins when a measured position of the valve lift actuator corresponds to the first lift position and the switching period ends when the measured position of the valve lift actuator corresponds to the second lift position. The valve lift control module controls the valve lift actuator based on the switching period. The start-stop control module determines whether to automatically stop the engine based on the switching period. |
| US09863330B2 |
Systems and methods of controlling valve timing in an engine
A vehicle includes an engine having a combustion chamber with an inlet and an outlet. Valves and valve actuators regulate open and closing of the inlet and the outlet. A plasma ignition source initiates ignition in the combustion chamber. A controller is in communication with the inlet valve actuator and outlet valve actuator. The controller is configured to detect a transition from a first combustion mode of the engine to a second combustion mode of the engine. The controller is also configured to change at least one of an opening time, a closing time, and an open duration of the first valve in response to detecting the transition. |
| US09863326B2 |
Flexible coupling for geared turbine engine
A gas turbine engine includes a fan shaft arranged along an engine central axis, a frame supporting the fan shaft, a gear system rotatably coupled with the fan shaft, and a flexible coupling at least partially supporting the gear system. The flexible coupling defines, with respect to the engine central axis, a torsional stiffness TS and a lateral stiffness LS such that a ratio of TS/LS is greater than or equal to about 2.0 to reduce loads on the gear system from misalignment of the gear system with respect to the engine central axis. |
| US09863324B2 |
Oil tank mount with stiffeners
An engine has an oil tank mounted to an engine wall with clevis ears formed on both the oil tank and a mount bracket secured to the engine wall. A link connects the mount bracket clevis ears to the oil tank clevis ears. The link has a pair of spherical bearings that provide a connection allowing movement between the link, the oil tank clevis ears, and the mount bracket clevis ears. A stiffening element connects at least one of the mount bracket clevis ears to at least one of the oil tank clevis ears. The stiffening element is positioned on an outer side of the at least one of the mount bracket clevis ears and the oil tank clevis ears. The spherical bearings are positioned between the oil tank and mount bracket clevis ears. |
| US09863323B2 |
Tapered gas turbine segment seals
The present application and the resultant patent provide improved gas turbine component sealing. In one example embodiment, a gas turbine segment seal assembly may include a first tapered segment seal with a first tapered portion having a first tapered surface and a first taper angle. The gas turbine segment seal assembly may include a second tapered segment seal with a second tapered portion having a second tapered surface and a second taper angle. The gas turbine segment seal assembly may include a seal pin positioned in between the first tapered segment seal and the second segment seal and adjacent to the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface. |
| US09863322B2 |
Selectively deoxygenated stored fuel system
A gas turbine engine includes a multi-stage fuel injection system including at least a first fuel injection stage and a second fuel injection stage, a first fuel reservoir fluidly connected to the first fuel injection stage and fluidly connected to a selective valve, and a second fuel reservoir fluidly connected to the selective valve. The selective valve connects one of the first fuel reservoir and the second fuel reservoir to the second fuel injection stage. |
| US09863321B2 |
Hot gas expander inlet casing assembly and method
A gas turbine device includes an inlet casing and a stator diaphragm provided inside the inlet casing. The stator diaphragm has an integral inner stator shroud and an outer stator shroud and a plurality of stator vanes provided in a circumferential arrangement between the inner stator shroud and the outer stator shroud. A plurality of key slots is provided in a circumferential arrangement on the stator diaphragm and a corresponding plurality of key slots is provided in a circumferential arrangement on the inlet casing. The key slots provided on the stator diaphragm are aligned with the plurality of key slots provided on the inlet casing. A key is inserted into each of the plurality of key slots provided to prevent rotation of the stator diaphragm with respect to the inlet casing. The stator diaphragm is secured in an axial direction by a stator shear ring. |
| US09863320B2 |
Heat exchanger for a turbo engine
The invention relates to a heat exchanger of an air circulation channel of a turbomachine, the heat exchanger being configured so as to have fluid to be cooled passing through it and including a plurality of fins protruding from a support surface, the heat exchanger being characterized in that each fin includes a base and a preferably continuous leading face which extends axially from the base in the air circulation direction while tapering from upstream to downstream along an axis parallel with the support surface. |
| US09863319B2 |
Split-zone flow metering T-tube
A gas turbine engine includes a core engine that has a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section. A thermal management system is configured to receive a cooling stream. The thermal management system includes a metering device that is located near an outer diameter of the core engine. The metering device is configured to divide the cooling stream into multiple segregated passages. The metering device can be configured to divide the cooling stream between a first passage and a second passage that is concentric with the first passage. |
| US09863317B2 |
Filtering chamber and method for maintaining same
A filtering chamber for a gas turbine having a combustor, compressor and air inlet duct, and a corresponding maintenance method is described. The filtering chamber includes a first chamber in an inlet plenum; a second chamber in the inlet plenum; and an air bypass mechanism configured to reduce a pressure difference across a final filter that separates the first chamber from the second chamber. |
| US09863315B2 |
Gas turbine and operation method of gas turbine
A gas turbine having a compressor for compressing air, a combustor for taking in compressed air discharged from the compressor, mixing it with fuel, and burning them, and a turbine driven by combustion gas generated in the combustor, comprising: inlet guide vanes installed at a stage near an inlet of the compressor for adjusting a compressor flow rate by changing an attaching angle thereof, a steam injection mechanism for injecting steam to the combustor, a steam adjustment valve for adjusting the steam injection rate, and a steam rate control mechanism for adjusting an opening of the steam adjustment valve, a steam monitoring mechanism for monitoring the steam rate injected to the combustor, an air temperature monitoring mechanism for monitoring an atmospheric temperature, and a control unit for determining whether a restriction value of the steam injection rate using a temperature, an opening of the inlet guide vanes, and the steam injection rate as indexes is satisfied, and controlling at least one of a temperature of air flowing into the compressor, the steam injection rate, and the inlet guide vane opening. |
| US09863313B2 |
Power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices
Various examples are provided for power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices. In one example, among others, a vortex generation system includes an array of hybrid vanes comprising a first vane section in a surface momentum boundary layer and a second vane section above the first vane section. The first vane section is configured to impart a first angular momentum on the preheated air in the surface momentum boundary layer and the second vane section is configured to impart a second angular momentum on preheated air drawn through the second vane section. In another embodiment, a method for power extraction from a buoyancy-induced vortex includes imparting angular momentum to preheated boundary layer air entrained by a thermal plume to form a stationary columnar vortex. The angular momentum can be imparted to the preheated boundary layer air at a plurality of angles by an array of hybrid vanes distributed about the thermal plume. |
| US09863312B2 |
Internal combustion engine and manufacturing method therefor
In an internal combustion engine in which an anodic oxide film (10) is formed on part or all of a wall surface facing a combustion chamber, the anodic oxide film (10) has a thickness of 30 μm to 170 μm, the anodic oxide film (10) has first micropores (1a) having a micro-size diameter, nanopores having a nano-size diameter and second micropores (1b) having a micro-size diameter, the first micropores (1a) and the nanopores extending from a surface of the anodic oxide film (10) toward an inside of the anodic oxide film (10) in a thickness direction of the anodic oxide film (10) or substantially the thickness direction, the second micropores (1b) being provided inside the anodic oxide film (10), at least part of the first micropores (1a) and the nanopores are sealed with a seal (2) converted from a sealant (2), and at least part of the second micropores (1b) are not sealed. |
| US09863307B2 |
Internal combustion engine with exhaust-gas turbocharging and exhaust-gas recirculation
Methods and systems are provided for a compressor bypass passage. In one example, a method may include flowing bypassed charge air through an annular passage into an intake passage. |
| US09863304B2 |
Exhaust heat recovery device
An exhaust heat recovery device of the present invention has: a first pipe through which exhaust from an engine flows; a second pipe that branches-off from the first pipe, and at which is disposed a heat recovery apparatus that carries out heat exchange with the exhaust and recovers exhaust heat; a valve member that adjusts an amount of flow of the exhaust that flows-in from the first pipe to the second pipe; and plural driving members that drive the valve member. |
| US09863303B2 |
Cooling water control apparatus
A cooling water control apparatus controls a cooling apparatus having first pipe which circulates cooling water through an engine; second pipe which circulates cooling water not through the engine; a switching valve whose state is changed between opened and closed states; and a supplying mechanism which supplies cooling water, and has a determining device which determines whether there is failure of the switching valve based on difference between first temperature of cooling water in first pipe and second temperature of cooling water in second pipe after the command for changing the state of the switching valve from closed state to opened state is outputted; and a controlling device which controls the supplying mechanism to supply cooling water even after the engine stops, when the engine stops while the determining device determines whether there is failure of the switching valve. |
| US09863302B2 |
Cooling device for under-floor device for vehicle
A cooling device includes a base plate to a rear surface side of which an under-floor device is attached. A heat radiating unit is attached to a front surface side of the base plate and radiating heat is conducted from the under-floor device via the base plate. A cover surrounding the heat radiating unit and including a side opening is capable of causing traveling wind to flow therein and thereout, in opposite side surfaces facing a traveling direction of a vehicle. A guide plate guides traveling wind flowing in from the side opening to the heat radiating unit by blocking at least part of a gap area between a surface connecting the opposite side surfaces and the heat radiating unit, the guide plate being provided in a side gap area between a side surface of the cover and the heat radiating unit on a traveling-wind flow-in side. |
| US09863300B2 |
Holding jig and pressure loss measuring device
A holding jig has a tubular jig base member, and a tubular expansion/contraction member disposed on an inner peripheral surface side of the tubular jig base member. Both end sides of the tubular expansion/contraction member are fixed to both end sides of the tubular jig base member along the whole periphery. A configuration of an inner peripheral surface of the tubular expansion/contraction member is smaller than a surface configuration of a pillar-like body (a honeycomb structure) to be held. On the other hand, a configuration of an inner peripheral surface of the tubular jig base member is larger than the surface configuration of the pillar-like body (the honeycomb structure) to be held. |
| US09863297B2 |
Emission treatment system
An emission treatment system and method for remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams are described. The emission treatment system has an oxidation catalyst upstream of a soot filter upstream from a NOx reducing catalyst. |
| US09863293B2 |
Variable valve actuation system including an accumulator and a method for controlling the variable valve actuation system
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a valve actuator, a pump, an accumulator, and a control valve. The valve actuator actuates at least one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve of an engine. The pump supplies hydraulic fluid to the valve actuator through a supply line. The accumulator stores hydraulic fluid. The control valve is disposed between the accumulator and the valve actuator. |
| US09863292B2 |
Structure of air flow control valve and intake device
A structure of an air flow control valve includes: valve main body portions respectively provided in intake ports, and controlling the flow of a fluid supplied to combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine; connecting shafts provided integrally with the valve main body portions, and connecting the valve main body portions; a first bearing member formed of a single member having a first bearing hole turnably supporting the connecting shaft at a first end; and a second bearing member provided separately from the first bearing member, and formed of a single member having a second bearing hole turnably supporting the connecting shaft at a second end. The connecting shafts are formed integrally with the valve main body portions in a state where the first and second bearing members are respectively fitted onto the connecting shafts connecting the valve main body portions. |
| US09863291B2 |
Locator for use in a valvetrain of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine
A locator for use in a valvetrain of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine having a valve substantially concentrically aligned with both a valve spring and a support, the support at least partially extending into the valve spring. The locator includes an annulus seat that supports the valve spring. The locator further includes a tapered ring operatively attached to the seat that has a tapered inner surface, for at least partially accommodating the support of the valvetrain therein, and a tapered outer surface, for at least partially engaging and concentrically aligning with the valve spring. The locator also includes a plurality of radially-spaced lobes. The lobes are disposed on the inner surface of the ring and at least partially engage the support such that the locator substantially concentrically aligns the valve spring with the valve and the support. |
| US09863290B2 |
Valve timing adjusting device
A valve timing adjusting device includes a housing, a vane rotor, a sleeve, and a spool. The housing includes a timing pulley connected to a crank shaft through a dry belt, and rotates in association with the crank shaft. The sleeve includes a supply port, a drain port, a first control port, a second control port, and a first drain oil channel. The spool includes an oil connection channel that is arranged at an axial center portion of the spool and controls the supply port to be connected with the first control port or the second control port depending on an axial-direction position. The drain port is connected with a first drain space through a second drain oil channel. A second drain space is connected with the first drain space through a third drain oil channel that is provided to span the vane rotor and the cam shaft. |
| US09863287B2 |
Heat engine system with a supercritical working fluid and processes thereof
Aspects of the invention disclosed herein generally provide heat engine systems and methods for generating electricity. In one configuration, a heat engine system contains a working fluid circuit having high and low pressure sides and containing a working fluid (e.g., sc-CO2). The system further contains a power turbine configured to convert thermal energy to mechanical energy, a motor-generator configured to convert the mechanical energy into electricity, and a pump configured to circulate the working fluid within the working fluid circuit. The system further contains a heat exchanger configured to transfer thermal energy from a heat source stream to the working fluid, a recuperator configured to transfer thermal energy from the low pressure side to the high pressure side of the working fluid circuit, and a condenser (e.g., air- or fluid-cooled) configured to remove thermal energy from the working fluid within the low pressure side of the working fluid circuit. |
| US09863286B2 |
Combined cycle power plant system and related control systems and program products
Various embodiments include a system having: at least one computing device configured to monitor a combined-cycle (CC) power plant during a transient event by performing actions including: determining whether a change in an operating condition of a component of the CC power plant is unintentional, the determining including comparing control system instructions for the component of the CC power plant with a reference look-up table, the reference look-up table including correlation data for the control system instructions for the component and historical data about the operating condition of the component; and providing instructions to a control system of the CC power plant to modify the operating condition in the CC power plant in response to determining that the change in operating condition of the component is unintentional. |
| US09863284B2 |
Power generation system having compressor creating excess air flow and cooling fluid injection therefor
A power generation system includes: a first gas turbine system including a first turbine component, a first integral compressor and a first combustor to which air from the first integral compressor and fuel are supplied, the first combustor arranged to supply hot combustion gases to the first turbine component, and the first integral compressor having a flow capacity greater than an intake capacity of the first combustor and/or the first turbine component, creating an excess air flow. A second gas turbine system may include similar components to the first except but without excess capacity in its compressor. A control valve system controls flow of the excess air flow from the first gas turbine system to the second gas turbine system. A cooling fluid injector may be coupled to the excess air flow path for injecting a cooling fluid such as water or steam into the excess air flow. |
| US09863272B2 |
Turbomachine
A turbomachine of this disclosure includes a rotation shaft, a first impeller, a first bearing, and a second bearing. The first impeller is fixed to the rotation shaft and includes a low-pressure-side surface. The first bearing is adjacent to the low-pressure-side surface of the first impeller and supports the rotation shaft. The second bearing is disposed on an opposite side of the first impeller from the first bearing and supports the rotation shaft. The rotation shaft includes a first tapered portion gradually increasing in diameter toward the first impeller. The first bearing includes a first support surface supporting the first tapered portion. |
| US09863268B2 |
Dynamic system estimation device and method
A dynamic system estimation device and method, whereby estimation for more performance parameters than there are sensors can be performed, the estimation taking temporal changes into account. The dynamic system estimation device includes: a prescribed number of sensors that detect prescribed observation values from a gas turbine engine; and a Kalman filter that uses a dynamic model of the gas turbine engine and estimates the state of the gas turbine engine, on the basis of the observation values detected by the sensors. The gas turbine engine includes an element having changes in temporal performance recorded by performance parameters. The Kalman filter enables more than the prescribed number of performance parameters to be estimated, as a result of introducing a first-order lag element in place of the element. |
| US09863265B2 |
Shroud assembly and shroud for gas turbine engine
Shroud assemblies and shrouds for gas turbine engines are provided. A shroud includes a shroud body which includes a forward surface, a rear surface axially spaced from the forward surface, an inner surface extending between the forward surface and the rear surface, and an outer surface extending between the forward surface and the rear surface and radially spaced from the inner surface. The shroud further includes a forward flange extending from the outer surface of the shroud body, and a rear flange extending from the outer surface of the shroud body, the rear flange axially spaced from the forward flange. The shroud further includes a rib disposed between and in contact with the forward flange and the rear flange. |
| US09863258B2 |
Method of forming a structural connection between a spar cap and a fairing for a wind turbine blade
A method of forming a structural connection between a spar cap 14 and an aerodynamic fairing 12. A composite comprising an uncured matrix and a compressible solid is applied between the spar cap and fairing and is then compressed and cured to adhere the fairing to the spar cap. The cured matrix composite has a void volume of at least 20%. The high void volume means that as the fairing is compressed into place and compresses the composite, it has space in which to deform so as not to place undue stress on the fairing and to produce a lightweight connection. |
| US09863257B2 |
Additive manufactured inseparable platform damper and seal assembly for a gas turbine engine
A damper-seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an additively manufactured seal and an additively manufactured damper inseparably assembled with the additively manufactured seal. |
| US09863250B2 |
Fastener aperture having an elongated geometry
An apparatus includes a substrate having one or more fastener apertures that extend therethrough. Each fastener aperture has a centerline and includes first and second circular segmented regions and a central channeled region. Each circular segmented region has a diameter and a segment length that extends along the centerline, wherein the segment length is greater than one-half the diameter. The central channeled region extends along the centerline between the first and the second circular segmented regions. The central channeled region has a height that is less than the diameter of the first and the second circular segmented regions. |
| US09863248B2 |
Friction bolt
A friction bolt including an elongated metal tube and a plurality of friction members. The metal tube includes interior and exterior surfaces, a tapered distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a slit extending along a length of the elongated metal tube. The plurality of friction members extend outward from the exterior surface, and at least some of the friction members have an exposed planar portion to frictionally engage an inner surface of a bore within which the friction bolt is inserted. |
| US09863239B2 |
Selecting transmission frequency based on formation properties
A method and apparatus for downhole data transmission. The method comprising monitoring electrical impedance properties of a downhole formation by applying an electrical signal between a first portion and a second portion of a drill string that are electrically insulated from each other by an insulating portion, selecting a frequency for transmitting data by electromagnetic telemetry based at least in part on the monitored electrical impedance and transmitting the data by encoding the data in a waveform having the selected frequency and applying the waveform between the first portion and the second portion of the drill string. |
| US09863237B2 |
Electromagnetic telemetry apparatus and methods for use in wellbore applications
In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that may include a transmitter placed on an electrically-conductive member at a first location in the wellbore configured to induce electromagnetic waves that travel along an outside of the conduit and a receiver placed on the electrically-conductive member at a second distal location in the wellbore configured to detect the electromagnetic waves induced by the transmitter. |
| US09863235B2 |
Permanent or removable positioning apparatus and method for downhole tool operations
A system and method for positioning a tool within a wellbore, wherein the interior surface of a positioning apparatus includes one or more pluralities of grooves, each defining a selected profile. A tool is lowered into the positioning apparatus, having a blade in communication therewith. The blade includes a plurality of protruding members, which define a profile complementary to at least one of the selected profiles formed by one of the pluralities of positioning apparatus grooves. A biasing member, in communication with the blade, can continually bias the blade toward the interior surface of the positioning apparatus to cause the profile of the blade to engage within the corresponding complementary profile of the positioning apparatus. Positioning a tool in this manner is advantageous for locating cutting tools at a precise location to sever a joint, perforate casing or stack multiple tool operations at a fixed, targeted point within a wellbore. |
| US09863232B2 |
Control system for downhole operations
A method of controlling a downhole operation includes: deploying a work string into a wellbore, the work string comprising a deployment string and a bottomhole assembly (BHA); digitally marking a depth of the BHA; and using the digital mark to perform the downhole operation. |
| US09863228B2 |
System and method for delivering treatment fluid
A system includes a regional blending facility having a number of bulk receiving facilities, where each bulk facility receives and stores a particle type having a distinct size modality, a bulk moving device that transfers particles between the bulk receiving facilities and of a blending/continuously receiving vessel and/or a mixer, and a carrying medium vessel. The mixer receives particles from the blending/continuously receiving vessel and/or the bulk moving device, receives a carrying medium from the carrying medium vessel, mixes the particles with the carrying medium, and provides a mixed treatment fluid. The system includes a fluid conduit that fluidly couples a wellsite location with the regional blending facility, where the fluid conduit delivers the mixed treatment fluid to the wellsite and/or delivers produced fluid from a wellbore positioned at the wellsite to the regional blending facility. |
| US09863221B2 |
Downhole integrated well management system
Components of a downhole integrated well management system, and its method of use, can be deployed through tubing, a liner, or casing in existing wells without the need to deploy new pipe or remove and re-install pipe in the well. The system can seal the flow of hydrocarbon fluid and re-direct it into the claimed internal flow control module which, in embodiments, comprises a mandrel comprising one or more ports providing fluid communication between the interior of the mandrel and the outside of the mandrel and corresponding controllable port covers and/or seals that are adapted to open, partially open, or fully close a corresponding port; a flow controller; one or more sensor modules adapted to monitor a predetermined set of activities in a well; one or more communications module; and one or more power electronic modules. A surface module may be present and adapted to generate and transmit commands to the flow control modules and receive information from them. |
| US09863218B2 |
Plunger assembly with coated dart and wear pads
The present application includes an assembly and method for a plunger tool configured to remove contaminants from a well bore. The assembly includes a hollowed body, a dart configured to selectively close off the passage of working fluid through the body, and a wear pad coupled to an exterior surface of the body to protect the body from corrosive wear. The assembly may further include a dart having a core member and wear coating. The dart is configured to be interchangeable within the body and without the need to disassembly the body. The wear coating compressing for insertion and being sheared off during removal the dart. The body includes an internal lip to prevent the undesired removal of the dart. |
| US09863215B2 |
Shear valve system and methodology
A technique facilitates control of fluid flows in a wide variety of applications and environments, including downhole well environments. The technique utilizes a valve system which may include a shear seal valve for controlling fluid flows. The valve system utilizes port arrangements, components for energizing shear seals between mating components, and/or actuating components with improved degrees of freedom. The components facilitate repeatable and consistent actuation and operation of the valve system in the wide variety of applications and environments. |
| US09863214B2 |
Multi-circulation valve apparatus and method
A valve apparatus for in a wellbore. The apparatus may include: a housing fluidly connected to a work string, with the housing having an internal portion having a guide pin; a mandrel concentrically disposed within the internal portion of the housing, the mandrel having a piston attached at a first end of the mandrel and a mandrel cap attached at a second end of the mandrel, and wherein the mandrel contains a circulation port and a jet positioned within the piston, the jet operatively configured to receive the fluid and create a pressure drop during fluid flow through the jet; a guide bushing disposed about the mandrel, the guide bushing having a predetermined guide path contained on the guide bushing and wherein the predetermined guide path is operatively associated with the guide pin; and, a spring operatively disposed within the mandrel. A method for setting a down hole tool in a wellbore is also disclosed. |
| US09863206B2 |
Blowout preventer stack and supply system
The invention relates to a blowout preventer stack comprising blowout preventer stack components. A part of the blowout preventer stack components has a blowout preventer with an electric blowout preventer drive means for operating the blowout preventer. The energy necessary for operating the blowout preventer is provided by kinetic energy storage devices. The kinetic energy storage devices are flywheel energy storage devices, which serve as motor-generator-combination and store, provide and receive kinetic energy and exchange it into electric energy. A steam turbine arrangement and further emergency energy supply and emergency control systems serving as emergency energy supply system are connected to the blowout preventer stack and can be operated parallel to energy supply and control systems. This facilitates a multi-redundant energy supply and control system with upmost effectiveness as to fail-safety of the blowout preventer stack. |
| US09863205B2 |
Running tool with overshot sleeve
A running tool with an overshot sleeve is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a running tool and an overshot sleeve including a first portion threaded onto the running tool and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are connected together in a manner that allows the first portion and the second portion to rotate with respect to one another. The second portion of the sleeve can engage an additional component, such as a casing hanger, and the running tool and the overshot sleeve can be configured to selectively convert rotation of the running tool into axial motion of the overshot sleeve with respect to the running tool. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. |
| US09863195B2 |
Passive pressure and load balancing bearing
Passive load balancing in a fluid bearing for a rotational device is provided using disclosed devices, systems, and methods. In particular, fluid bearing apparatus may include an outer member with an inner member disposed concentrically within the outer member. A fluid inlet may provide fluid communication with a surrounding space between the inner and outer members. A bearing may be connected to the inner member and may extend into the surrounding space. The apparatus may also include a piston located in the surrounding space between the bearing and the fluid inlet. A supporting fluid is located between the piston and a surface of the bearing to transmit force from the piston to the bearing. |
| US09863190B2 |
Assembly for producing a galling-resistant threaded tubular connection
The invention concerns an assembly for the production of a threaded connection, comprising a first and a second tubular component each with an axis of revolution (10) and each provided at one of their ends (1, 2) with a threaded zone (3; 4) produced on the outer or inner peripheral surface of the component depending on whether the threaded end is male or female in type, said ends (1, 2) being capable of cooperating by makeup and ending in a terminal surface (7, 8), at least one first contact surface being provided on one of the ends (1, 2) and at least one second contact surface being provided on the corresponding end (1, 2), such that the first and second contact surfaces come into contact during makeup of the ends (1, 2), characterized in that the first and second contact surfaces are respectively each coated with a first and a second dry thermoplastic film the matrices of which are constituted by one or more thermoplastic polymers, only one of the first and second dry thermoplastic films further comprising a liquid amorphous thermoplastic resin with a dynamic viscosity in the range 2000 to 40000 mPa·s at 25° C. |
| US09863189B2 |
Cutting elements comprising partially leached polycrystalline material, tools comprising such cutting elements, and methods of forming wellbores using such cutting elements
An earth-boring tool includes a cutting element having a first volume of polycrystalline material including catalyst material and a second volume free of catalyst material. A boundary between the first volume and the second volume is nonlinear in a cross-sectional plane that includes a centerline of the cutting element and an anticipated point of contact of the cutting element with the surface of the formation to be cut. Each line tangent the boundary in the cross-sectional plane forms an angle with the centerline of the cutting element greater than the contact back rake angle of the cutting element. In some cutting elements, some portions of the boundary may have another selected shape. Some cutting elements have a boundary wherein tangent lines form angles of greater than 20° with the centerline of the cutting element. Methods of forming wellbores are also disclosed. |
| US09863184B1 |
Window security screens
Security screens for windows and other openings may include a screen pattern generally conforming to a two-dimensional foam topology, such that solid segments outline a plurality of openings or cells. The solid segments may include circular arcs of varying length and radius, intersecting at 120-degree angles, in threes, at a plurality of vertices. Manufacturing methods may include simulation of a two-dimensional foam subject to certain constraints, such as a target range for the areas of cell openings. |
| US09863169B2 |
Motor-vehicle door lock
The subject matter of the present invention is a motor-vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism, further with an opening drive (3, 4) which acts on the locking mechanism, and also with an operating lever mechanism (6, 7). At least one sensor (8) for checking an operator opening request is further provided. Finally, a safety device (9, 10, 11), which prevents the locking mechanism (3, 4) from opening at least in its “safe” position, is provided. The invention makes provision for an intermediate lever (7) of the operating lever mechanism (6, 7), which intermediate lever mechanically converts the operator opening request, to selectively act on or not act on the sensor (8) which actuates the opening drive (3, 4), depending on the position of the safety device (9, 10, 11). |
| US09863168B2 |
Locking unit and G-sensor assembly for vehicle tray using the same
A locking unit may include a case unit fixed to a first object; and a magnetic assembly for selectively engaging with a second object which is disposed outside the case unit, the magnetic assembly movably disposed in the case unit and including a plurality of magnets having a same polarity, wherein when a shock is generated, at least a portion of the magnetic assembly moves from inside the case unit to outside the case unit by a repulsive force generated between the plurality of magnets, thereby engaging with the second object and restricting rotation of the second object. |
| US09863153B2 |
Bracket for a railing structure
A bracket for a railing structure includes a bottom portion comprising an inner surface that is formed in a shape that conforms to a profile of a top surface, first side surface, and second side surface of the railing structure so that the bracket can be flexibly attached to and detached from the railing structure. The inner surface is also formed in a shape that permits the bracket to slide in a longitudinal direction of the railing structure while being held firmly in a lateral direction of the railing structure. A mounting platform is positioned on a top surface of the bottom portion. |
| US09863151B2 |
Ski device for use with a snow removal device
A ski device for use in combination with a snow removal device (such as a roof rake). The ski device includes ski portions that may be used to protect a surface (such as a roof surface) from damage by preventing a head of the snow removal device from directly contacting and scraping along the surface from which snow, ice, and/or debris is to be removed. The ski device also allows the amount of clearance between the head of the snow removal device and the surface to be adjusted. This allows a user to position the ski device to provide for a desired amount of clearance, which allows for adjustment of the amount of snow, ice, and/or debris that is to be removed, as well to allow for clearance of other structures (such as rain deflectors, etc.) on the surface. |
| US09863149B2 |
Functional roof construction method and arrangement
A functional roof construction arrangement for a roof frame of a building, includes a plurality of functional roof modules being assembled together. Each of the functional roof modules includes a module housing and a roof functional unit which includes three different roof functional panel units selectively supported by the module housing at different levels thereof to provide different functions for the building. The roof functional panel units are selectively configured for selectively providing multiple functions of solar energy collection, thermal insulation, sound insulation, wireless network system, and the like. |
| US09863145B2 |
Masonry block system
A masonry block having chambers and cavities that form recesses in the block such that, when the blocks are laid on bond, re-bar may be inserted in horizontal and vertical directions for rectangular grid reinforcement, and the wall may be constructed without the use of mortar. The masonry block includes a stretcher block, end block, and a half-block and each block block has recesses for receiving insulation, re-bar, and/or a line pin. |
| US09863139B2 |
Building module, a method for making same, and a method for using same to construct a building
A building module. The building module has a rigid inner construction panel defining a planar surface thereon; one or more rigid brackets each affixed by one or more mechanical fasteners to the planar surface of the construction panel; a rigid, closed-cell, spray foam or an adhesive matrix contiguous to and substantially covering the planar surface of the construction panel and contacting and embedding at least a major portion of the one or more brackets. Each of the one or more brackets bears a planar surface facing substantially away from the planar surface of the construction panel. The surface area of the planar surface of each of the one or more brackets is substantially smaller than the surface area of the planar surface of the construction panel to which it is affixed. There are also other embodiments of building modules. There are also other embodiments of brackets useful in building modules. There are also other embodiments for making building modules. |
| US09863137B2 |
Thermal break for use in construction
The present disclosure relates to an exterior wall for tilt-up construction comprising: (a) a fascia wythe; (b) a structural wythe; (c) a layer of insulating material disposed between the fascia wythe and the structural wythe; and (d) a thermal break in contact with at least the structural wythe, the thermal break comprising an elongate body comprising one or more thermal insulating materials, a first surface suitable for mounting a fixture, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first contacting surface, and a second contacting surface opposite the first contacting surface, the first contacting surface and the second contacting surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The elongate body is substantially made of a non-wood material, and the structural wythe contacts at least a portion of the second contacting surface. The present disclosure further relates to methods of constructing an exterior wall comprising a thermal break. |
| US09863134B2 |
Backwater valve with control linkage
A backwater valve has a valve body, and a valve member pivotally movable about a pivot axis between an open position away from the valve body and a closed position covering the valve body. A control linkage is provided with at least one of a float or a counterweight in communication with the valve member via the control linkage to modify operation of the valve member. |
| US09863132B2 |
Flush toilet apparatus
A flush toilet apparatus includes a hole wherein a tubular member is connected to a connecting portion disposed on the outside of a flush toilet apparatus through a hole portion formed at the rear top surface of a flush toilet main body, and the hole portion comprises a hole penetrating the entire wall thickness of the flush toilet main body; and an guiding path disposed adjacent to the hole, for guiding the tubular member to the hole; wherein at least a portion of the hole of the hole portion is covered by an affixing member, and the tubular member is inserted into the hole through the gap formed between the affixing member and the guiding path. |
| US09863131B2 |
Solid state fragrancing
Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil. |
| US09863129B2 |
Seamless locking drain connector structure of metallic sink
A seamless locking drain connector structure of a metallic sink is provided. A water outlet of a bottom of the metallic sink is integrally formed with an annular ring extending outward from the bottom of the metallic sink. The annular ring is fixedly connected with a connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve is formed with outer threads. An open end of a stepped trough of the drain connector is formed with a retaining rim portion relative to the bottom end of the connecting sleeve. The retaining rim portion is connected with a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is formed with inner threads corresponding to the outer threads of the connecting sleeve. The inner threads mesh with the outer threads, such that the retaining rim portion of the drain connector is tightly locked to the bottom end of the connecting sleeve to connect with the annular ring and the water outlet. |
| US09863128B2 |
Adjustable jet valve
An adjustable jet valve includes a valve body containing a cold water opening, a hot water opening and a mixed water opening for outputting mixed water; a spray nozzle arranged in the valve body includes a cold water inlet and a cold water outlet connected to a cold water channel of a valve by means of the cold water opening; a spray needle assembled inside the spray nozzle forms a cold water inflow space with an inner chamber of the spray nozzle, and forms a cold water spray outlet with the cold water outlet of the spray nozzle; and a throat pipe connected to the mixed water opening of the valve body for guiding the mixed water to flow into a device using mixed water. |
| US09863125B2 |
Excavation tooth assembly
An excavation tooth assembly comprising: a first tooth member including a nose portion; and a second tooth member comprising a body having opposite first and second ends and a socket extending into the body from the first end to finish at an end wall, the first and second tooth members arranged in an assembled condition where the nose portion of the first tooth member is received within the socket of the second tooth member, wherein the tooth members being configured in the assembled condition with opposed surface portions of the socket located towards the second end of the second tooth member bearing on the nose portion of the first tooth member and clearance gaps are provided between opposed surface portions of the socket located towards the first end of the second tooth member and the nose portion. |
| US09863118B2 |
Control system for mining machine
A mining machine such as a mining shovel includes a digging assembly having an upward extending boom and a dipper assembly generally horizontally supported by the boom and configured to crowd toward and retract from a vertical bank at a mine site. To determine if the dipper assembly strikes the bank, an electronic controller can calculate a calculated crowd force based in part on a crowd motor torque associated with a crowd motor, a crowd speed of the dipper assembly, and an inertia parameter. If the calculated crowd force exceeds a predetermined first crowd threshold, the electronic controller can register an impact event. In further aspects, the electronic controller can execute a force modification function to modify the crowding forces and a speed reduction function to reduce the crowd speed. |
| US09863115B2 |
Controlled pressure release manhole cover assembly
A manhole cover assembly includes a manhole cover and a latch assembly. The manhole cover is movable between a seated position in which the manhole cover is supported on a seat of a manhole frame, and an unseated position in which the manhole cover is displaced relative to the seat of the manhole frame. A shock absorber includes a housing fixedly coupled to the manhole cover. The housing defines a cylinder. A piston is slidably coupled to the cylinder. A rod is fixedly coupled to the piston. A spring is positioned within the cylinder adjacent the piston. A latch is fixedly coupled to the rod. In response to a pressure applied to the manhole cover, the latch assembly is configured to permit limited displacement of the manhole cover relative to the seat of the manhole frame, and to controllably dissipate energy relating to the pressure. |
| US09863113B2 |
Steel pipe socket and method of connecting steel pipe pile and steel pipe column using the same
A steel pipe pile and a steel pipe column is connected using a steel pipe socket. The connection method may include preparing the steel pipe socket including a socket supporting portion that covers an upper end surface of the steel pipe pile, and inserting a plurality of socket insertion portions extended downward from the socket supporting portion and having a plurality of socket grooves at a lower end portion thereof and a plurality of fastening members installed on the socket supporting portion. The method may also include inserting the socket grooves of the steel pipe socket into an upper end portion of the steel pipe pile and mounting the steel pipe column on the socket supporting portion. The method may further include fastening the steel pipe column and the steel pipe pile using the plurality of fastening members of the socket supporting portion. |
| US09863111B2 |
Vibration tamper
The present invention relates to a vibration tamper, comprising a superstructure having a driving engine mounted on a machine frame and further having a guide bar, and further comprising a substructure having a compactor base driven by the driving engine and having a compactor plate and having a drive line, by means of which a drive connection between the driving engine and the compactor base is established such that the compactor base can move relatively to the superstructure along a compactor axis while executing at least one compacting amplitude. The driving engine of the vibration tamper is a liquid gas powered driving engine, wherein the superstructure and, more particularly, the guide bar on the superstructure, comprises a storage container for liquid gas, and wherein a gas supply line is provided to supply evaporated liquid gas to the driving engine. |
| US09863100B2 |
Methods for joining strips of synthetic turf by blade-to-loop tuft bonding and for covering a site with synthetic turf
A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint. |
| US09863095B2 |
Absorbent sheet of cellulosic fibers having an upper side and a lower side with connecting regions forming a network interconnecting hollow domed regions
An absorbent sheet of cellulosic fibers that has an upper side and a lower side. A plurality of hollow domed regions projects from the upper side of the absorbent sheet. Each of the hollow domed regions is shaped such that a distance from at least one first point on an edge of a hollow domed region to a second point on an edge at an opposite side of the hollow domed region is at least about 0.5 mm. Connecting regions form a network interconnecting the hollow domed regions of the absorbent sheet. A singly-ply of the absorbent sheet has a caliper of at least about 140 mils/8 sheets. |
| US09863090B2 |
Process operations for biomass fractionation
There is described a method of fractionating a biomass material comprising: (i) blending the biomass material with an acid catalyst to form a slurry; (ii) mixing the slurry with an organosolv reagent optionally under an inert atmosphere to form a pre-treatment mix; (iii) subjecting the pre-treatment mix to sonication; (iv) optionally heating the product of step (iii) in an autoclave under pressure; (v) separating the solid and liquid components of the fractionation mix; (vi) optionally washing the solid; (vii) optionally drying the solid component; (viii) separating the liquid component into organic and aqueous components; and (ix) isolating lignin from the organic component and/or isolating hemi-cellulose from the aqueous component. |
| US09863088B2 |
Airbag base fabric coating material, airbag base fabric, and method for manufacturing the same
A polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based airbag base fabric aqueous coating material is described. A blocked polyisocyanate component (B-NCO) and liquid polyol are added to polyvinyl alcohol as a cross-linkage improver and a plasticizer, respectively. The B-NCO is composed of or based on a medium-molecular-weight form as a polyether-modified prepolymer, and used concurrently with a low-molecular-weight form in a small amount. The base fabric coating material is applied on one or both of the sides of a cloth of the base fabric and heated. The acquired coating film is a water-insoluble coat and the coating has excellent heat and moisture resistance (hot water resistance) and flexibility. |
| US09863086B2 |
Heat pump mounting box and heat pump drier or heat pump washer-drier
A heat pump mounting box for a heat pump drier or washer-drier, and a heat pump drier or washer-drier having the same are provided. The heat pump mounting box includes a base provided with an air suction port, a two-device mounting chamber, a fan mounting chamber, and a fan air inlet for communicating the two-device mounting chamber and the fan mounting chamber; an air passage guide plate mounted to the base and defining, together with the base, an air guide passage that has a drying air inlet in communication with the air suction port and a drying air outlet in communication with the two-device mounting chamber; an air guide wall disposed in the two-device mounting chamber and opposite the drying air outlet; and a cover plate mounted over the base and at least covering the two-device mounting chamber. The heat pump mounting box according to the present invention has a high utilization rate of the drying air and a good drying performance. |
| US09863085B2 |
Laundry machine
A laundry machine is disclosed. The laundry machine is provided with a discharge part arranged in a drum not only to cause movement of the laundry in the drum but also to directly supply, to the laundry, the air supplied to the drum through an air supply unit when the drum rotates. |
| US09863083B2 |
Dispensing system utilizing mass flow of water
A washing machine appliance and a method for operating a washing machine appliance are provided. The washing machine appliance includes one or more features for dispensing fluid additives using fewer valves. The method includes one or more steps for dispensing fluid additives using fewer valves. |
| US09863081B2 |
Detachable steaming component connected to a steaming system with a detachable steamer bag
A system for steaming clothes is disclosed. A steamer is connected through a hose to a steamer bag or a steaming component having a plurality of connecting tubes, where the steaming component having the plurality of connecting tubes, where the plurality of connecting tubes connects to a plurality of detachable ventilating tubes, where the plurality of the detachable ventilating tubes have a plurality of holes to expel steam. The steaming component with the plurality of connecting tubes are configured to hold an article of clothing that fits around the steaming component and the plurality of connecting tubes, where the steaming component is configured to receive the steam from the steamer to expel the steam through the plurality of holes to the steamer bag to entirely steam an entire portion of the article of clothing. |
| US09863077B2 |
Laundry treatment machine
A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a pump that is configured to drain or circulate water and that comprises a motor that is configured to operate the pump. The washing machine further includes a motor driver that is configured to supply operation power to the motor. The washing machine further includes a motor controller that is configured to set a rotation speed of the motor and that is configured to supply, to the motor driver, a signal that controls the motor. The washing machine further includes a current sensor that is configured to measure a current supplied from the motor driver to the motor. The washing machine further includes a speed sensor. The washing machine further includes a water level sensor. The washing machine further includes a main controller that is configured to start or stop operation of the motor by supplying a control command. |
| US09863075B2 |
Continuous batch tunnel washer and method
A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer that includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer and through multiple modules or sectors. Liquid can be counter flowed in the washer interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. A dual use zone includes multiple of the modules or sectors. In a dual use zone, a module or modules can be used to both wash and thereafter rinse the fabric articles. While counterflow rinsing, the flow rate can be maintained at a selected flow rate or flow pressure head. One or more booster pumps can optionally be employed to maintain constant counterflow rinsing flow rate or constant counterflow rinsing pressure head. During rinsing, extracted water or reuse water is first used to rinse followed by a clean water rinse. |
| US09863074B2 |
Cord guide device and sewing machine provided with same
A cord guide device that is attached to a guide attachment rod of a sewing machine body, the cord guide device including a disc-shaped cord guide in which a needle hole through which a sewing needle passes is provided in a center and in which a guide hole through which a piece of cord or the like passes is provided, the guide hole being positioned eccentrically with respect to the needle hole; a guide support board that supports an underside of the cord guide; a pressing holder that, by being connected to the guide support board, restricts an upper surface of the cord guide and holds the cord guide such that the cord guide is rotatable about the needle hole; and a rotation mechanism that rotates the cord guide according to a movement of a piece of cloth. |
| US09863070B2 |
Tubular protective sleeve with curl resistant knit ends and method of construction thereof
A knit sleeve for providing protection to elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a tubular knit wall having opposite end regions extending to opposite free ends and an intermediate region extending between said end regions. The intermediate region is formed as a circumferentially continuous, single knit layer and the end regions are formed having knit inner and outer layers, wherein the knit inner and outer layers inhibit the end regions from curling outwardly. |
| US09863068B2 |
Blade for moving hooks of a jacquard mechanism and jacquard mechanism comprising such a blade
A blade for moving hooks of a Jacquard mechanism for forming a shed on a Jacquard loom wherein the blade includes at least one profile made from a composite material, having a body made of unidirectional fibers that extend in a longitudinal direction (X12) of the at least one profile and are embedded in a resin. |
| US09863065B2 |
Polymer coated sulfonated polyester—silver nanoparticle composite filaments and methods of making the same
A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix, and a shell polymer disposed about the core particle, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments. |
| US09863062B2 |
Czochralski crucible for controlling oxygen and related methods
A system for growing an ingot from a melt includes a first crucible, a second crucible, and a weir. The first crucible has a first base and a first sidewall that form an outer cavity for containing the melt. The weir is located on top of the first base at a location inward from the first sidewall to inhibit movement of the melt from a location outward of the weir to a location inward of the weir. The second crucible is sized for placement within the outer cavity and has a second base and a second sidewall that form an inner cavity. Related methods are also disclosed. |
| US09863061B2 |
Vitreous silica crucible and method for manufacturing the same
In an embodiment, a vitreous silica crucible 1 includes a cylindrical straight body portion 10a, a corner portion 10c formed at lower end of the straight body portion 10a, and a bottom portion 10b connected with the straight body portion 10a via the corner portion 10c. Moreover, the vitreous silica crucible 1 includes a bubble-containing opaque layer 11 constituting an outer layer, and a bubble-free transparent layer 12 constituting an inner layer. A boundary surface, between the opaque layer 11 and the transparent layer 12 in at least the straight body portion 10a, forms a periodic wave surface in a vertical direction. The vitreous silica crucible can suppress deformation under high temperature. |
| US09863058B2 |
Gallium nitride crystal, group 13 nitride crystal, group 13 nitride crystal substrate, and manufacturing method
A gallium nitride crystal having a hexagonal crystal structure includes a first region located on an inner side of a cross section intersecting c-axis of the hexagonal crystal structure, and a second region surrounding at least a part of the outer periphery of the first region in the cross section. An emission spectrum of each of the first region and the second region with electron beam or ultraviolet light excitation has a first peak including a band edge emission of gallium nitride and a second peak located in a longer wavelength area than the first peak. A peak intensity of the first peak is smaller than a peak intensity of the second peak in the first region, and a peak intensity of the first peak is greater than a peak intensity of the second peak in the second region. |
| US09863055B2 |
Electrochemical method and apparatus for forming a vacuum in a sealed enclosure
An apparatus for forming a vacuum in a sealed enclosure through an electrochemical reaction includes an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode and an anode supported on a solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte is a Li-ion non-volatile electrolyte containing a dissolved metal salt. The cathode is constructed of a material with which lithium is known to form alloys. The anode is constructed of a lithium-ion containing material. The cell is operable to expose lithium metal on the cathode. |
| US09863054B2 |
Systems and methods for preparing and plating of work rolls
The present embodiments are directed to systems and methods for plating of work rolls. In one embodiment, a system includes an inner tank having an inner diameter dimensioned to receive a work roll, and an outer tank, wherein the inner tank is disposed coaxially within the outer tank. The inner tank and the outer tank may each include cylindrical shapes. A temperature regulating tank, positioned outside of the outer tank, may be in fluid communication with an annular space between the inner and outer tanks. An exhaust hood having a generally ring-shaped profile including a plurality of slots formed therein may suction fumes from the inner tank. An anode configuration also is disclosed, having a shunt incorporated into the anode, wherein current going to the anode passes through the shunt. |
| US09863052B2 |
Formation of organic electro-grafted films on the surface of electrically conductive or semi-conductive surfaces
The invention relates to a method for grafting an organic film onto an electrically conductive or semiconductive surface by electro-reduction of a solution, wherein the solution comprises one diazonium salt and one monomer bearing at least one chain polymerizable functional group. During the electrolyzing process, at least one protocols consisting of an electrical polarization of the surface by applying a variable potential over at least a range of values which are more cathodic that the reduction or peak potential of all diazonium salts in said solution is applied.The invention also relates to an electrically conducting or semiconducting surface obtained by implementing this method.The invention further relates to electrolytic compositions. |
| US09863050B2 |
Cathode plate edge protector and methods of manufacture
A method of manufacturing an edge protector for a cathode plate includes inserting a first retention plate into a slit in a first edge strip, proximate an end of the first edge strip. The first retention plate is also inserted into a slit in a second edge strip, proximate a first end of the second edge strip. Additionally, the first retention plate is inserted into a gap of a first plug, such that the first plug abuts both the end of the first edge strip and the first end of the second edge strip. A corner cap is then overmolded on the end of the first edge strip, the first plug, and the first end of the second edge strip. |
| US09863044B2 |
Method for electroless metallization
A method for forming a polymerized film on a surface of a non-conductive material and subsequently forming an electroless metal plating film on the surface is described. The method includes the step of contacting the surface of the material with a solution including (A) an amine compound having at least two functional groups, where at least one of the functional groups is an amino group, and (B) an aromatic compound having at least one hydroxyl group on the aromatic ring. |
| US09863041B2 |
Internally heated porous filter for defect reduction with liquid or solid precursors
A heated filter assembly for heating gas supplied to a substrate processing system includes a housing defining a cavity, an inner surface and an outer surface. A filter element is arranged inside the cavity of the housing with an outer surface thereof in a spaced relationship relative to the inner surface of the housing. A heat transfer element is arranged inside of the filter element and includes an outer surface and an inner cavity. A plurality of projections is arranged on the outer surface of the heat transfer element in direct physical contact with an inner surface of the filter element. A plurality of portions is arranged on the outer surface of the heat transfer element, is spaced from the inner surface of the filter element and is located between the plurality of projections. |
| US09863036B2 |
Wafer stage for symmetric wafer processing
A planetary arm coupled to a tilt actuator moves a wafer in oscillatory motion along an arcuate path to expose a surface of the wafer to an incident ion beam for deposition and/or etching processing of thin film structures on the surface of the wafer. A wafer holder on an end of the planetary arm may be driven in rotation while the planetary arm executes oscillatory motion at a selected tilt angle relative to an incident ion beam. A slit support plate provides controllable exposure of the wafer to the incident beam. Embodiments are suitable for use in wafer deposition machines and/or wafer etching machines. |
| US09863032B2 |
Techniques for processing a substrate
Herein, an improved technique for processing a substrate is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be achieved using a mask for processing the substrate. The mask may be incorporated into a substrate processing system such as, for example, an ion implantation system. The mask may comprise one or more first apertures disposed in a first row; and one or more second apertures disposed in a second row, each row extending along a width direction of the mask, wherein the one or more first apertures and the one or more second apertures are non-uniform. |
| US09863031B2 |
Method for preparing a coating of the surface of medical devices made of nickel-titanium alloy
Provided is a method for plating a biocompatible coating with nano structure on the surface of a nickel-titanium shape memory alloy, particularly a method suitable for plating a coating on the surface of medical devices made of nickel-titanium alloy. The method includes the following steps: heat treating, surface pretreating, ion sputter cleaning, depositing a pseudodiffusion layer, plating a sub-layer film, plating a pure TiN layer, and so on. The coating has the following advantages: 1) it could deform in response to the deformation of substrate without delaminating and cracking; 2) it has less resistance to the deformation of substrate; 3) it has less penetrable holes so as to reduce the dissolution of nickel into bio-body through these holes; 4) the coating has better biocompatibility compared to the substrate material. |
| US09863030B2 |
Stress relief of mechanically roughened cylinder bores for reduced cracking tendency
A method of treating the surface of an aluminum-based engine block cylinder bore that has been mechanically roughened. In one form, this method includes using vibratory stress relief, elevated temperature stress relief or cryogenic stress relief so that residual stresses imparted to the surface by the roughening process are reduced. In this way, a protective coating that is also applied to the bore surface will exhibit better adhesion and lower incidence of stress-induced or fatigue-induced cracking. |
| US09863029B2 |
Apparatus for forming nitrogen cloud to produce hot dip coated steel sheet
A device installed between a surface of a coating bath and an air knife equipment to produce a hot dip metal coated steel sheet to form a non-oxidation atmosphere in a surface of a coated steel sheet ascending from the coating bath, the device comprising: lower gas discharge bars spaced apart from the surface of the coating bath by a predetermined distance and discharging a non-oxidation gas in a direction of the surface of the coating bath along the surface of the coated steel sheet; a side cover extending upwardly slopingly in a direction of the coated steel sheet from the sides of the lower gas discharge bars; and upper gas discharge bars formed at an upper end of the side cover and discharging a non-oxidation gas downwardly. |
| US09863024B2 |
Bulk nickel-based chromium and phosphorus bearing metallic glasses with high toughness
A Ni-based bulk metallic glass forming alloy is provided. The alloy includes Ni(100-a-b-c-d)CraNbbPcBd, where an atomic percent of chromium (Cr) a ranges from 3 to 13, an atomic percent of niobium (Nb) b is determined by x−y*a, where x ranges from 3.8 to 4.2 and y ranges from 0.11 to 0.14, an atomic percent of phosphorus (P) c ranges from 16.25 to 17, an atomic percent of boron (B) d ranges from 2.75 to 3.5, and the balance is nickel (Ni), and where the alloy is capable of forming a metallic glass object having a lateral dimension of at least 6 mm, where the metallic glass has a stress intensity factor at crack initiation when measured on a 3 mm diameter rod containing a notch with length between 1 and 2 mm and root radius between 0.1 and 0.15 mm, the stress intensity factor being at least 70 MPa m1/2. |
| US09863022B2 |
High-strength ultra-thick H-beam steel
This H-beam steel has a composition including C, Si, Mn, Cu, Ni, V, Al, Ti, B, N, and O, and further including at least one of Mo and Nb, in which Ceq obtained in Equation 1 described below falls in a range of 0.37 to 0.50, the thickness of a flange falls in a range of 100 to 150 mm, and the area fraction of bainite at a depth of one quarter of the thickness of the flange from the external surface of the flange is 60% or more. Ceq=C+Mn/6+(Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15 Equation 1, where C, Mn, Mo, V, Ni, and Cu represent the amount of each element contained. |
| US09863020B2 |
Biodegradable metal alloys
The invention relates to biodegradable, metal alloy-containing compositions, methods for their preparation and applications for their use. The compositions include magnesium and other components, such as yttrium, calcium, silver, cerium, and zirconium; or zinc, silver, cerium, and zirconium; or aluminum, zinc, calcium, manganese, silver, yttrium; or strontium, calcium, zinc. The compositions are prepared by vacuum induction/crucible melting together the components and casting the melted mixture in a preheated mild steel/copper mold. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention are particularly useful for forming medical devices for implantation into a body of a patient. |
| US09863019B2 |
High-strength Ni-base alloy
A high-strength Ni-base alloy having favorable corrosion resistance, high strength, and high ductility, around room temperature is provided. A high-strength Ni-base alloy includes: in % by mass, less than 0.01% of C, not more than 0.5% of Si, not more than 0.5% of Mn, 15 to 25% of Cr. 1.0 to 5.0% of Mo or Mo+0.5W, 0.2 to 0.8% of Al, 1.0 to 2.0% of Ti, 3.00 to 3.80% of Nb, not more than 30% of Fe, and 0.0007 to 0.010% of Mg; Ni; and impurities. A value represented by Mg/S is not less than 0.7, and an A value is not less than 0.015 and less than 0.027, the A value being represented by A value=Al/(Al+1.77(Ti−1.36C)+3.44(Nb−5.1C)). |
| US09863016B2 |
Super non-magnetic soft stainless steel wire material having excellent cold workability and corrosion resistance, method for manufacturing same, steel wire, steel wire coil, and method for manufacturing same
This super non-magnetic soft stainless steel wire rod includes, in mass %, C: 0.08% or less, Si: 0.05% to 2.0%, Mn: more than 8.0% to 25.0% or less, P: 0.06% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Ni: more than 6.0% to 30.0% or less, Cr: 13.0% to 25.0%, Cu: 0.2% to 5.0%, N: less than 0.20%, Al: 0.002% to 1.5%, and C+N: less than 0.20%, with the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities, in which Md30, which is expressed as Equation (a) described below, is −150 or less. Md30=413−462(C+N)−9.2Si−8.1Mn−9.5Ni−13.7Cr−29Cu (a) |
| US09863014B2 |
Lance and operation method using the same
Provided is a lance and an operation method using the same, in which a suction hole allowing source gas to be injected into a container, in which a reaction gas is generated, is included. The suction hole is formed in a source gas passage where the reaction gas is introduced into the passage. Thus the temperature of the gas injected into the container may be easily increased without using any separate heating device, and secondary combustion efficiency may be increased. In addition, the gas sprayed at a high temperature is provided, and thus additional heat may be supplied into the container. Thus, excessive use of fuel used to increase the temperature of the container may be avoided, and thus operation costs may be reduced and operation efficiency and productivity may be increased. |
| US09863006B2 |
Selective lysis of cells by ionic surfactants
The present invention discloses methods, kits-of-parts, and devices for the selective lysis of eukaryotic cells in a sample comprising micro-organisms such as bacteria unicellular fungi. The selective lysis is obtained by incubating the sample in an ionic surfactant under alkaline conditions. |
| US09863004B2 |
Molecular assay reagents and methods
Methods, kits, and compositions for evaluating the quality of nucleic acids within a biological sample for analysis in a molecular assay are provided. A kit is provided for evaluating a biological sample containing potentially degraded DNA, comprising a control reagent and a target amplification reagent, wherein the control amplification reagent comprises one or more pairs of amplification oligonucleotides capable of amplifying a medium chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase (MCAD) nucleic acid molecule or a complement thereof, and wherein the target amplification reagent comprises one or more pairs of amplification oligonucleotides capable of amplifying a non-MCAD target gene of interest or a complement thereof. Frequently, one or more of the amplification oligonucleotides is/are labeled. |
| US09863002B2 |
Genetic determinants of prostate cancer risk
Described are methods of determining if a subject has a genetic predisposition to developing prostate cancer (PCa), e.g., an American or Caribbean subject of African descent and of reducing their risk. |
| US09862995B2 |
Measurement of nucleic acid variants using highly-multiplexed error-suppressed deep sequencing
Methods and compositions are disclosed for measuring low-abundance DNA variants from a complex mixture of DNA molecules. Embodiments of the methods allow for extremely sensitive detection and can distinguish true variants from sequencer misreads and PCR misincorporations. |
| US09862992B2 |
Surface of substrate onto which non-specific adsorption is restrained
A substrate surface on which either a substance to detect analyte or an analyte per se is immobilized, which surface is formed by a treatment of substrate surface with a liquid which contains uncrosslinked polymer based on polyethylene glycol chain segment, said treatment conducted either simultaneously with the immobilization of said substance or analyte or after said substance or analyte has been immobilized on said surface. The non-specific adsorption of impurity protein or the like which is co-existent in sample for assay is significantly restrained. |
| US09862991B2 |
Gene synthesis process, gene chip and kit
Provided is a chip process of gene synthesis, and the process comprises incorporating the whole procedure, which comprises amplifying oligonucleotides and assembling the oligonucleotides into a gene in parallel, onto a single chip. A specific mismatch endonuclease is also used in the process to establish an error repair system in gene synthesis, and the error rate is decreased to about 0.19 mismatched bases/kb. The high-throughput, high-fidelity and low-cost chip process of gene synthesis provided in the present invention can meet the requirements of gene synthesis and the optimization and screening of protein expression on a large scale at the frontier of life sciences such as synthetic biology, genomics, and systems biology. |
| US09862989B2 |
Nucleic acid probe, method for designing nucleic acid probe, and method for detecting target sequence
The present invention provides a nucleic acid probe that can achieve high detection sensitivity and high specificity in mutation detection, mismatch detection, etc. by the PCR method, a method for designing such a nucleic acid probe, and a method for detecting a target sequence. The nucleic acid probe includes a nucleic acid molecule, and the nucleic acid molecule includes a plurality of fluorescent dye moieties that exhibit an excitonic effect. At least two of the fluorescent dye moieties that exhibit an excitonic effect are bound to the same base or two adjacent bases in the nucleic acid molecule with each fluorescent dye moiety being bound via a linker (a linking atom or a linking atomic group). The extension-side end of the nucleic acid molecule is chemically modified, thereby preventing an extension reaction of the nucleic acid molecule. |
| US09862988B2 |
Methods and kits for breaking emulsions
The disclosure relates generally to methods, kits and systems for extracting biomolecules from a water-in-oil emulsion, including breaking a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a plurality of aqueous droplets in a continuous hydrophobic fraction using a breaking solution to produce a resulting reaction mixture containing one or more biomolecules and manipulating the resulting reaction mixture to form at least two phases, where one of the phases includes an aqueous phase containing the one or more biomolecules. |
| US09862985B2 |
Identification and susceptibility of microorganisms by species and strain
Devices, systems, and methods for strain-specific identification and assessment of susceptibility of microorganisms based on the response of sensors in a colorimetric sensor array to metabolic products of the microorganism. |
| US09862984B2 |
Single-molecule platform for drug discovery: methods and apparatuses for drug discovery, including discovery of anticancer and antiviral agents
The present application discloses methods and apparatuses for single molecule drug screening, discovery and validation. These methods and apparatuses allow a user to detect rapidly, using observation of single molecules, whether and how a drug candidate interferes with a target enzyme involved in a particular disease pathway. The methods and apparatuses described herein utilize single molecule manipulation and detection technologies (e.g., optical or magnetic tweezers) to directly detect whether the characteristic dynamics, or “mechanical signature,” of the target enzyme-substrate interaction are substantially altered or modulated by a drug candidate. Furthermore, the methods and apparatuses are useful for analyzing the modulation of the mechanical signature in order to identify potential interference mechanisms of a drug candidate. In one aspect of the invention, the methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to monitoring the real-time dynamic mechanical signatures of individual polymerase molecules (e.g. DNA polymerases, RNA polymerases, and reverse transcriptases) along a polynucleotide substrate in the presence of drug candidates that either inhibit or otherwise modulate the polymerization process. Identification and analysis of such drug candidates is critical for anti-viral, anti-cancer, and antibiotic drug development. |
| US09862983B1 |
Recombinase-based amplification with substitute nucleotides
This invention covers methods for isothermal amplification of DNA, based on the unexpected discovery that primers having, at some positions, adenine substituted by 2-aminopurine or diaminopurine, guanine substituted by inosine, thymine substituted by 2-thiothymine, and cytosine substituted by N4-ethylcytosine are accepted by enzymes used in standard recombinase polymerase assays (RPA). Further unexpected was the discovery that target nucleotides are efficiently amplified in an RPA-like process (hereinafter abbreviated as simply RPA) using substituted primers. The invention also covers RPA-like processes that use substituted primers tagged with oligonucleotides incorporating nucleotides from artificially expanded genetic information systems (AEGIS). |
| US09862979B2 |
Biosynthesis of opiate alkaloids
The disclosure relates to a nucleic acid molecule isolated from a Papaver somniferum cultivar that produces the opiate alkaloid noscapine which comprises 10 genes involved in the biosynthesis of opiate alkaloids. |
| US09862977B2 |
Engineered microbes and methods for microbial oil production
Some aspects of this invention provide engineered microbes for oil production. Methods for microbe engineering and for use of engineered microbes are also provided herein. In some embodiments, microbes are provided that are engineered to modulate a combination of rate-controlling steps of lipid synthesis, for example, a combination of a step generating metabolites, acetyl-CoA, ATP or NADPH for lipid synthesis (a push step), and a step sequestering a product or an intermediate of a lipid synthesis pathway that mediates feedback inhibition of lipid synthesis (a pull step). Such push-and-pull engineered microbes exhibit greatly enhanced conversion yields and TAG synthesis and storage properties. |
| US09862970B2 |
Retinal on bipolar cells-specific artificial promoter
An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1, or a nucleic acid sequence of at least 1000 bp having at least 70% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1. The isolated nucleic acid molecule can lead to the expression of a gene in retinal ON bipolar cells when a nucleic acid sequence coding for a gene is operatively linked to the isolated nucleic acid molecule. |
| US09862967B2 |
AXMI281 toxin gene and methods for its use
Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2-5, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, as well as variants and fragments thereof. |
| US09862962B2 |
Identification and use of tomato genes controlling salt/drought tolerance and fruit sweetness
The present invention provides the identification and use of EGTom1 and/or EGTom2, homologs of EGTom1 and/or EGTom2, orthologs of EGTom1 and/or EGTom2, paralogs of EGTom1 and/or EGTom2, and fragments and variations thereof for altering salt tolerance, drought tolerance and/or sugar content of fruit (sweetness) in plants. The invention relates to the identification and use of nucleic acid sequences for salt/drought tolerance and fruit sweetness in plants. |
| US09862960B2 |
Method for the transient expression of nucleic acids in plants
Compositions and methods for transiently expressing proteins in a plant are provided. The compositions comprise plants, seeds, plant tissues, and plant parts expressing a protein, wherein the protein is expressed transiently and the transient expression of the protein can be used as a predictive model of how said protein will be expressed in stable transgenic plants in regards to qualitative and quantitative data. The predictive model may be used but is not limited to: promoter evaluation, evaluation of expression cassette construction for best performance (e.g. addition of enhancers or gene silencing suppressors), evaluation of best ways to express heterologous genes (e.g. point mutations, targeting), fast evaluation of endogenous gene knockout, evaluation of protein expression levels, cellular targeting, tissue targeting, transcriptional enhancers, translational enhancer protein toxicity and metabolic profiling. Further provided are methods of use. |
| US09862953B2 |
Use of aptamers in therapy and/or diagnosis of autoimmune diseases
The present invention is directed to an aptamer comprising or consisting of the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 2, SEQ ID No. 3 and/or a nucleic acid sequence being at least 80% identical to one of SEQ ID No. 1, 2 and 3 for use in therapy and/or diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, wherein the autoimmune disease is cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), idiopathic cardiomyopathy, Chagas' cardiomyopathy, Chagas' megacolon, Chagas' megaesophagus, Chagas' neuropathy, benign prostatic hyperplasia, scleroderma, psoriasis, Raynaud syndrome, pre-eclamsia, kidney allograft rejection, myocarditis, glaucoma, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, malignant hypertension, and/or Alzheimer's disease. |
| US09862950B2 |
Targeting microRNAs for metabolic disorders
Described herein are compounds comprising modified oligonucleotides that are complementary to miR-103 and/or miR-107 and methods of treating diseases and disorders using the compounds. |
| US09862945B2 |
Recombinant adeno-associated virus delivery of exon 2-targeted U7SNRNA polynucleotide constructs
The present invention relates to recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) delivery of polynucleotides for treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy resulting from the duplication of DMD exon 2. The invention provides rAAV products and methods of using the rAAV in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. |
| US09862944B2 |
Antisense oligonucleotides for treatment of cancer stem cells
The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer). |
| US09862943B1 |
Long noncoding RNAs and cell reprogramming and differentiation
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are identified that enhance pluripotency reprogramming of somatic cells as well as differentiation of pluripotent cells. Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell generation from somatic cells leads to the upregulation and downregulation of identified lncRNAs. The modulation of these lncRNAs are capable of enhancing pluripotency of somatic cells as well as enhancing differentiation of a pluripotent cell. |
| US09862939B2 |
Plant lectins as carriers of associated drug substances into animal and human cells
The current invention involves the use of protein lectins produced by plants including the non-toxic carbohydrate binding subunits (B subunits) of plant “AB toxins” (PTB lectins) as delivery vehicles for mobilizing associated drug substances for delivery to animal and human cells. The resulting protein fusions or conjugates retain lectin carbohydrate specificity for binding to cells and cellular trafficking activity so as to deliver an associated drug compound to the site of disease manifestation. One embodiment of this invention concerns the ability of ricin toxin B subunit, as a model PTB lectin, to deliver enzyme replacement therapeutic drugs to cells of several organs of the body including the brain and central nervous system, eyes, ears, lungs, bone, heart, kidney, liver, and spleen for treating lysosomal diseases. |
| US09862936B2 |
Methods of purifying adeno-associated virus (AAV) and/or recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) and gradients and flow-through buffers therefore
A method of purifying a viral vector is provided. The method includes loading a nonionic density gradient into a continuous flow centrifuge rotor; loading a material including the viral vector into the continuous flow centrifuge rotor; rotating the continuous flow centrifuge rotor in a manner sufficient to separate the viral vector and a predictable contaminate from the material in the nonionic density gradient; and unloading the separated viral vector and the predicable contaminant from the continuous flow centrifuge rotor. |
| US09862933B2 |
Method for in-vitro preparation of double-layered virus-like particles of rotavirus
The invention relates to a method for preparing double-layered virus-like particles of rotavirus in vitro. The method comprises the following steps: purifying rotavirus VP6 proteins from a lysis supernatant, and in vitro assembling double-layered virus-like particles consisting of VP2 proteins and VP6 proteins, wherein the proteins and the virus-like particles can be used for preventing or reducing the clinical symptoms caused by rotavirus infection. |
| US09862926B2 |
Inhibition of innate immune response
The present invention provides methods, kits, and compositions for reducing an innate immune system response in a human or animal cell, tissue or organism. One embodiment comprises: introducing an Agent mRNA comprising in vitro-synthesized mRNA encoding one or more proteins that affect the induction, activity or response of an innate immune response pathway; whereby, the innate immune response in the cell, tissue or organism is reduced compared to the innate immune response in the absence of the Agent mRNA. Other embodiments are methods, compositions and kits for using an Agent mRNA for treating a disease or medical condition in a human or animal that exhibits symptoms of an elevated innate immune system, or for reducing an innate immune response that is induced in a human or animal cell, tissue or organism by a Foreign Substance that is administered to the cell, tissue or organism. |
| US09862925B2 |
Human stem cell-derived neural precursors for treatment of autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system
The present invention concerns the use of a population of cells comprising: (a) neural precursor cells committed to an oligodendroglial fate; (b) uncommitted neural precursor cells (c) differentiated oligodendrocytes; or (d) a combination of any one of (a) to (c) for the treatment of CNS autoimmune diseases, or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating CNS autoimmune diseases, the population of cells being derived from human pluripotent stem cells. The invention also provides methods for obtaining such populations of cells, namely, neural precursor cells committed to an oligodendroglial fate as well as differentiated oligodendrocytes which then can be used in the treatment of CNS autoimmune diseases. A preferred autoimmune disease in the context of the present invention is multiple sclerosis where the population of cells is administered to the CNS for local treatment of the disease. |
| US09862923B2 |
Cultured tobacco cells as a matrix for consumable products
Various embodiments are directed to consumable products incorporating a matrix of cultured tobacco cells. Any tobacco variety may be utilized for establishing in vitro tobacco cultures, including native tobacco varieties and genetically modified tobacco varieties derived from any tobacco variety. Various embodiments are directed to methods for producing tobacco products incorporating cellular material and/or extracts derived from tobacco cells cultured in vitro. |
| US09862922B2 |
Rapid growth activator
A composition of matter is provided having bacillus subtilis, bacillus pumilus, bacillus coagulans, paenibacillus polymyxa, pseudomonas fluorescens, streptomycetes griseus, saccharomyces cerevisiae, trichoderma reesei, and trichoderma harzianum. The composition further includes dextrose, sucrose, brewer's yeast extract, humic acid, and kelp. Applying the composition in the proximity of the root system allows the composition to colonize the rhizosphere. The composition is generated by individually culturing the components, combining them with diatomaceous earth, and drying to encapsulate the components. |
| US09862910B2 |
System and process for recovering algal oil
Herein disclosed is a method of processing a medium containing algae microorganisms to produce algal oil and by-products, comprising providing the medium containing algae microorganisms; passing the medium through a rotor-stator high shear device; disintegrating cell walls of and intracellular organelles in the algae microorganisms to release algal oil and by-products; and removing the algae medium from an outlet of the high shear device. In an embodiment, disintegration is enhanced by a penetrating gas capable of permeating the cell wall. In an embodiment, enhancement is accomplished by super-saturation of the penetrating gas in the medium or increased gas pressure in a vessel. In an embodiment, the penetrating gas is different from the gas produced by the cell during respiration. A suitable system is also discussed in this disclosure. |
| US09862901B2 |
Apparatus and methods for gasification
Provided are apparatus and methods of gasification using a circulating fluidized bed reactor comprising a separate pyrolysis reaction chamber, one or more primary char gasification chambers, and one or more secondary char gasification chambers which comprise an internal vertical reaction volume suitable for containing a particle bed fluidized by a predominantly vertical upwards gas flow. The vertical reaction volume is advantageous in that this provides the possibility for increased retention time of particles, facilitating comparatively slow “productive” temperature moderation based on endothermic char conversion. |
| US09862893B2 |
Process for purifying lignocellulosic feedstocks
The present invention includes methods for removing mineral acids, mineral salts and contaminants, such as metal impurities, ash, terpenoids, stilbenes, flavonoids, proteins, and other inorganic products, from a lignocellulosic feedstock stream containing organic acids, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, phenols, cresols, and other oxygenated hydrocarbons, in a manner that maintains a portion of the organic acids and other oxygenated hydrocarbons in the product stream. |
| US09862892B2 |
Heavy fossil hydrocarbon conversion and upgrading using radio-frequency or microwave energy
Conversion of heavy fossil hydrocarbons (HFH) to a variety of value-added chemicals and/or fuels can be enhanced using microwave (MW) and/or radio-frequency (RF) energy. Variations of reactants, process parameters, and reactor design can significantly influence the relative distribution of chemicals and fuels generated as the product. In one example, a system for flash microwave conversion of HFH includes a source concentrating microwave or RF energy in a reaction zone having a pressure greater than 0.9 atm, a continuous feed having HFH and a process gas passing through the reaction zone, a HFH-to-liquids catalyst contacting the HFH in at least the reaction zone, and dielectric discharges within the reaction zone. The HFH and the catalyst have a residence time in the reaction zone of less than 30 seconds. In some instances, a plasma can form in or near the reaction zone. |
| US09862891B2 |
Biomass-derived waste to low durene fuels
The present invention relates to processes for converting a feedstream comprising predominantly light alcohols into liquid transportation fuels in the gasoline boiling range. In certain embodiments, the feedstream is a bio-waste stream derived from the conversion of sorbitol or glycerol to propanediol. |
| US09862887B2 |
Liquid crystal medium and liquid crystal display
The instant invention relates to mesogenic media comprising one or more compounds of formula D wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably to mesogenic media showing a blue phase, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such devices. |
| US09862875B2 |
Drill-in fluids comprising nanoparticulates for consolidating subterranean formations while drilling
Embodiments herein include methods comprising providing a drill-in fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and nanoparticulates; providing a drilling apparatus comprising a drill string and a drill bit; circulating the drill-in fluid while drilling a reservoir interval in a subterranean formation with the drilling apparatus such that the nanoparticles penetrate into the subterranean formation; and consolidating unconsolidated particles within the subterranean formation with the nanoparticles. |
| US09862874B2 |
Treatment fluids for reducing subterranean formation damage
Methods of introducing a treatment fluid into a subterranean formation having a filtercake deposited thereon, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a base fluid and an inclusion complex comprising a cyclodextrin compound and an acid precursor ester, and wherein the cyclodextrin compound delays hydrolysis of the acid precursor ester; contacting the treatment fluid with the filtercake; and hydrolyzing the acid precursor ester, thereby removing at least a portion of the filtercake. |
| US09862865B2 |
Radiation pre-crosslinked polyolefin film and preparation method, and related encapsulation method and encapsulation assembly
Radiation pre-crosslinked polyolefin film and preparation method, and related encapsulation method and encapsulation assembly are provided. The radiation pre-crosslinked polyolefin film for encapsulation is prepared by preparing a film after mixing polyolefin raw materials together; using a radiation energy source to irradiate the film, wherein the radiation energy source directly stimulate a crosslinking reaction of the polyolefin raw materials; adjusting an irradiation dosage of the radiation energy source, such that a crosslinking degree of a pre-crosslinked portion of the film reaches about 3 % to about 95%; and adjusting the irradiation dosage of the radiation energy source, such that the pre-crosslinked portion of the film has a thickness of about 5% to about 100% by a total thickness of the film, wherein: that the pre-crosslinked portion has the thickness of about 100% by the total thickness of the film means the film is all pre-crosslinked. |
| US09862864B2 |
Swelling tape for filling gap
A swelling tape for filling a gap and a method of filling a gap are provided. The swelling tape can be applied within the gap having a fluid to realize a 3D shape thereby filling the gap, and be used to fix a subject forming the gap as necessary. |
| US09862863B2 |
Polishing composition and method for polishing magnetic disk substrate
Embodiments of the invention provide a polishing composition including colloidal silica having an average particle size of 5 to 200 nm and pulverized wet-process silica particles having an average particle size of 0.1 to 1.0 μm, wherein a value of the ratio of the average particle size of the wet-process silica particles to that of the colloidal silica is from 2.0 to 30.0. The polishing composition, according to various embodiments, achieves a high polishing rate and has a good surface smoothness, without the use of alumina particles. |
| US09862862B2 |
Chemical-mechanical polishing compositions comprising polyethylene imine
Described is a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) composition comprising the following components: (A) surface modified silica particles having a negative zeta potential of −15 mV or below at a pH in the range of from 2 to 6 (B) one or more polyethylene imines (C) water (D) optionally one or more further constituents, wherein the pH of the composition is in the range of from 2 to 6. |
| US09862861B2 |
Waterproofing compositions and methods
A waterproofing composition may include coal tar, an acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, and ground roofing shingles. A waterproofing composition may further include a solvent or water. A water-based waterproofing composition may include a clay (e.g. a ball clay). A method of preparing a waterproofing composition may include mixing a coal tar, an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer, and ground roofing shingles to form a mixture; and heating the mixture to a temperature of at least about 160° C. to form a waterproofing composition. |
| US09862858B2 |
Method for producing and repairing a multicoat color and/or effect paint system
Described is a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect paint system. The method is characterized in that a pigmented aqueous basecoat material is used which comprises at least one phosphine oxide of formula (I): wherein the radicals R1 to R3 are selected from the group of aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons. The sum total of the weight percentage fractions of all of the phosphine oxides of formula (I) is 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the basecoat material. Also described are the corresponding basecoat materials, a corresponding multicoat color and/or effect paint system, and use of the phosphine oxides in pigmented aqueous coating materials. Further describes is a method for repairing defects on multicoat color and/or effect paint systems produced with the aid of the method of the invention. |
| US09862855B2 |
Transparent film, method for using the same, and touch panel
A transparent film for a display is provided. The transparent film enables smooth writing in input operation using a pen-input touch panel, like writing on paper with a pencil. The transparent film comprises a transparent substrate film and a coat layer on at least one side of the transparent substrate film. The total light transmittance of the transparent film in accordance with JIS K7136 is adjusted to not lower than 85%, and the surface of the coat layer is adjusted to a maximum height of rolling circle waviness profile (WEM) of not less than 15 μm in accordance with JIS B0610. The transparent film is disposed at the outermost side of a display in a pen-input touch panel. The coat layer may contain a particle and a binder component. The particle may have an average particle size of about 1 to 5 times as large as the thickness of the coat layer. The binder component may further contain a thermoplastic elastomer. |
| US09862852B2 |
Amorphous fluorine-containing resin composition and a manufacturing method of thin films
[Object of this invention] To provide the amorphous fluorine-containing resin composition that has superior film-forming ability, and has a small impact on the global environment due to its very small global warming potential, and can fully satisfy the requirement from the perspective of the environmental protection of the earth; and to provide the article that contains the coating that is formed from the thin films that are made from this amorphous fluorine-containing resin. composition.[Means to solve the problems] The amorphous fluorine-containing resin composition that dissolves the amorphous fluorine-containing resin in alkoxy fluoroalkene. This invention also provides the article that contains the coating that is formed from the thin films that are made from this amorphous fluorine-containing resin composition. |
| US09862849B1 |
Energy curable foam inhibition ink
An energy curable foam inhibition ink composition comprises an oligomer component consisting of 5-15% by weight of the ink composition, a photoinitiator component consisting of 5-15% by weight of ink composition, a monofunctional monomer component consisting of 20-40% by weight of ink composition, a difunctional monomer component consisting of 10-20% by weight of the ink composition, and an inhibitor additive consisting of 5-20% of the ink composition. |
| US09862848B2 |
Ink set
An ink set includes a treatment agent containing fumed silica and a bright pigment ink containing a bright pigment and water. The treatment agent or the bright pigment ink contains urethane resin. |
| US09862845B2 |
Ink, ink cartridge, and image recording method
An ink including a self-dispersible pigment, acrylic resin particles, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. The self-dispersible pigment includes a phosphonic-acid-based self-dispersible pigment having a phosphonic acid group bonded directly or via another atomic group to a surface of particles of the pigment. The acrylic resin particles are formed of an acrylic resin containing a constituent unit derived from an ester-bond-containing monomer. The content of the constituent unit derived from the ester-bond-containing monomer in the acrylic resin is 60 mol % or more based on the total of the acrylic resin. |
| US09862843B2 |
Metal-oxide nanofiller, method for synthesising same, and use thereof in a fluorocarbon-resin non-stick coating
Provided is a metal-oxide nanofiller including at least two graft chains, at least one of the chains being hydrophilic and the other being a hydrophobic chain compatible with fluorinated polymers. The hydrophobic chain is an oligomer, the weight-average molar mass Mw of which is between 300 and 20,000 g/mol−1. Also provided is a non-stick coating comprising such a filler, as well as to a culinary article provided with such a coating. |
| US09862842B2 |
Infrared radiation absorbing articles and method of manufacture
In an embodiment, a method for making an infrared radiation absorbing coating mixture comprises: forming an ITO coating mixture comprising ITO and a first coating matrix, wherein the first coating matrix comprises the partial condensate of a silanol, wherein the ITO coating mixture is free of colloidal silica; forming a colloidal silica coating mixture comprising colloidal silica and a second coating matrix, wherein the second coating matrix comprises the partial condensate of a silanol; and mixing the ITO coating mixture with the colloidal silica coating mixture to form a combined mixture. The combined mixture does not comprise a precipitate visible to the unaided eye after 2 weeks without stirring. |
| US09862836B2 |
Thermosetting powder coating material and coated article
A thermosetting powder coating material includes a thermosetting resin, a thermosetting agent, and metal salt containing an alkyl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms. |
| US09862835B2 |
Window coating
Provided herein are graft coating formulations for windows that can help reduce or prevent bird strikes via a combination of UV reflectivity and fluorescence. These graft coating formulations may include an acrylic monomer, a diacrylic monomer, a graft initiator, and a catalyst, and when applied to a glass or plastic substrate, may reflect more than about 70% incident light having a wavelength of less than 400 nm, and also may fluoresce when exposed to light having a wavelength of less than about 400 nm. This combination of reflectivity and fluorescence may render the window visible to birds, while still appearing transparent to humans. |
| US09862833B2 |
Composite reinforcing material and method of producing a composite reinforcing material
A method of producing the composite reinforcing material includes a step of kneading at least a graphite-based carbon material and a reinforcing material into a base material. The graphite-based carbon material is characterized by having a rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and a hexagonal graphite layer (2H), wherein a Rate (3R) of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and the hexagonal graphite layer (2H), based on an X-ray diffraction method, which is defined by following Equation 1 is 31% or more: Rate (3R)=P3/(P3+P4)×100 (Equation 1) wherein P3 is a peak intensity of a (101) plane of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) based on the X-ray diffraction method, and P4 is a peak intensity of a (101) plane of the hexagonal graphite layer (2H) based on the X-ray diffraction method. |
| US09862828B2 |
Polymer nanoparticle additions for resin modification
A composition may include a resin and a plurality of polymer nanoparticles included in the resin to form a resin mixture. The polymer nanoparticles may alter the properties of the resin mixture and improve the processing, manufacturability, and performance of an article manufactured with the polymer nanoparticles. |
| US09862826B2 |
Halogen-free polymer blend
The invention concerns a halogen-free polymeric blend capable of ionic conductivity comprising either one or more polyether-based polymers or copolymers that have favorable structures to facilitate polymer chain segmental motion and ion hopping environment, selected from the group of polyether-block-polymers and polyether-based polyurethanes, or said polyether based polymers or copolymers together with one or more ionomers formed by neutralization of ethylene acid co-polymers, as well as one or more specific halogen-free ionic complexes or salts comprising a weakly coordinating anion and a cation of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. Further, the invention concerns the use of said blend and a plastic material containing said blend as an additive. |
| US09862825B2 |
Thermoplastic resin composition having high durability
The thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin (A), and a modified ethylene copolymer (B) dispersed and contained therein, wherein the modified ethylene copolymer (B) in the thermoplastic resin composition has an average dispersed particle aspect ratio of 1 to 3.5, and an average dispersed particle diameter of not more than 3 μm. The modified ethylene copolymer (B) is preferably a copolymer, modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, of ethylene with at least one monomer component selected from the group consisting of (i) olefin components except for ethylene, (ii) diene components and (iii) ester components having an ethylenically unsaturated group. |
| US09862819B2 |
Composition for soft skins and uses thereof
A composition is disclosed, comprising a block copolymer, at least one homopolymer or copolymer of butene, and at least one olefin homopolymer or copolymer, wherein said block copolymer has hydrogenated low-vinyl polybutadiene end blocks with a specific gravity>0.85 g/cc, and a controlled distribution midblock of polyalkenyl arene/hydrogenated diene. Although the block copolymer has a preferred linear structure as a triblock copolymer, it may also be branched or radial coupled copolymer that has at least 2 arms or more. The composition is useful for rotational molding, slush molding, injection molding, extrusion or compression molding, or thermoforming or calendering for making articles that are resistant to chemicals such as diesel fuel, for the automotive market, for example. The MFR of the block copolymer is 1 to about 50 g/10 min. at 230° C., with a wt. of 2.16 kg. |
| US09862809B2 |
Camera module
A camera module that comprises a molded part is provided. The molded part includes a polymer composition that has an in-plane thermal conductivity of about 2.0 W/m-K or more. The polymer composition includes an aromatic polymer and a thermally conductive particulate material. |
| US09862807B2 |
Nanofibrous spongy microspheres
A nanofibrous spongy microsphere includes porous walls that define an exterior of the microsphere and that extend through an interior of the microsphere. The porous walls consist of interconnected nanofibers and spaces formed between the interconnected nanofibers. A plurality of micro-scale pores are formed throughout the interior of the microsphere. Each of the micro-scale pores i) is partially defined by the porous walls, ii) has an interpore opening that opens to an adjacent micro-scale pores, and iii) has a diameter ranging from about 1 μm to about 100 μm. A total diameter of the microsphere ranges from about 5 μm to about 1000 μm. |
| US09862805B2 |
Engineered cross-linked thermoplastic particles for interlaminar toughening
Thermoplastic polymer particles directly cross-linked together or cross-linked via a separate and independent polymer network to form an inter-penetrating network are disclosed herein, along with methods of manufacturing and use as interleaf tougheners of pre-pregs and composite articles. |
| US09862802B2 |
Poly(thioaminal) probe based lithography
Methods and materials for patterning a substrate are disclosed herein. A poly(thioaminal) material may be utilized as a thermal resist material for patterning substrates in a thermal scanning probe lithography process. The poly(thioaminal) material may be functionalized with an electron withdrawing group and various monomers may be volatilized upon exposure to a thermal scanning probe. |
| US09862800B2 |
Polyarylate resin
An object of the present invention is to provide a polyarylate resin having an adequate ultraviolet-absorbing property and an adequate dissolving property in an organic solvent, which is excellent in a solution stability even when it is dissolved in a polar organic solvent having a high hygroscopic property and in a reactivity with the other material and adhesive properties to various materials. The present invention provides a polyarylate resin comprising a bisphenol component including a compound shown by a general formula (1) and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid component as monomeric components, wherein the polyarylate resin is satisfied with the formula mentioned below: ηB/ηA≦0.95 (wherein ηA represents an inherent viscosity measured in a concentration of 1 g/dL and a temperature of 25° C. using tetrachloroethane as a solvent and ηB represents an inherent viscosity measured in a concentration of 1 g/dL and a temperature of 25° C. using a mixture liquid of phenol/tetrachloroethane/sodium acetate having a mass ratio of 6/4/0.006 as a solvent): (wherein R1 and R2 respectively and independently represent an alkyl group.). |
| US09862796B2 |
One-part moisture-curable polyurethane composition
A one-part moisture-curable polyurethane composition of the present technology comprises: a preliminary composition containing a urethane prepolymer (A); and an adhesion promoter (B); the adhesion promoter being a reaction product of a compound (b1) having three or more isocyanate groups; and a compound (b2) of at least one type of a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by Formula (1) to (4) described below and hydrogenated compounds of compounds represented by Formula (1) to (3) described below; wherein a ratio (NCO/OH) between an isocyanate group (NCO) of the compound (b1) and a hydroxy group (OH) of the compound (b2) is 1.2 to 3.2; and a content of the adhesion promoter (B) being 0.1 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the preliminary composition. |
| US09862795B2 |
Polyurethane/urea elastomer material for game ball applications
Disclosed herein is a composition for use in the preparation of a Lacrosse sport ball, the composition comprising a prepolymer, the prepolymer comprising a multifunctional polyisocyanate and one or more polyols having a molecular weight of from about 1000 Daltons to about 5000 Daltons, and a curative comprising an amine or an additional polyol or a combination thereof. A Lacrosse ball formed from the composition exhibits a ball compression of from about 180 pounds to about 210 pounds or from about 90 pounds to about 210 pounds when tested in accordance with ND 049-12m12 Section 5.3 Ball Compression, and wherein the molded spherical ball exhibits a ball coefficient of restitution COR of from about 0.60 to about 0.70 or from about 0.50 to about 0.75 when tested in accordance with ND 049-12m12 Section 5.4 Ball Coefficient of Restitution COR. |
| US09862788B2 |
Low-odour (meth)acrylic reaction resins
The present invention relates to an innovative (meth)acrylic reactive resin which cures with low odor or odorlessly. The present invention relates more particularly to reactive resins comprising high-boiling, reactive (meth)acrylic monomers from the group of the polar, cyclically substituted esters of (meth)acrylic acid, more particularly glycerol acetal, ketal or carbonate methacrylates. These new components are used as substitutes for MMA, which represents the major part of the odor nuisance in the existing, prior-art reactive resin systems. Using these new components it is possible to obtain resin formulations which have glass transition temperatures similar to, and properties comparable with, MMA-based resins. The innovative reactive resins are able in addition to exhibit more rapid curing than prior-art MMA-based systems. Reactive resins for the purposes of the invention are reactive monomer mixtures or mixtures of monomers and polymers that when used as a 2-component system can be readily cured. |
| US09862787B2 |
Curable composition
The invention relates to the use of 1,5-enediyne compounds of formula (I) as curing agents in polymeric systems. In particular the invention relates to a curable composition comprising a curing agent of formula (I) and a fluorinated polymer suitable to be cross-linked and at least one fluorinated aromatic compound. |
| US09862784B2 |
Apparatus and method for preparing polybutene having various molecular weights
Disclosed are an apparatus and method for preparing polybutene having various molecular weights by using complex catalysts of different molar ratios. The apparatus for preparing polybutene having various molecular weights, comprises: a complex catalyst preparing device for preparing a high-activity complex catalyst and a low-activity complex catalyst to form highly reactive polybutene through polymerization; a high-molar ratio complex catalyst system for controlling the storage and supply of the high-activity complex catalyst; a low-molar ratio complex catalyst system for controlling the storage and supply of the low-activity complex catalyst; and a reactor to which reaction raw materials including the high-activity complex catalyst, the low-activity complex catalyst, and isobutene are supplied to be polymerized into highly reactive polybutene. |
| US09862783B2 |
Imine compound, novel catalyst for olefin polymerization, and process for producing olefin polymer
A compound represented by the following general formula (1): |
| US09862780B1 |
Process of producing and method of using soluble high molecular-weight chitosan
A process for preparing a soluble high molecular-weight chitosan which comprises treating chitosan, water, alcohol, acid mixture with supercritical fluid to prepare a modified chitosan with high aqueous solubility. |
| US09862774B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for treatment and/or prevention of cancer
It is intended to provide a CAPRIN-1-targeting antibody superior in antitumor activity to conventional antibodies, and use thereof as a therapeutic and/or preventive agent for a cancer. The present invention provides an antibody targeting a CAPRIN-1 polypeptide specifically expressed on the surface of cancer cells, and use of the antibody as a therapeutic and/or preventive agent for a cancer. The present invention provides an antibody which comprises a heavy chain variable region comprising complementarity-determining regions of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 2, and 3 and a light chain variable region comprising complementarity-determining regions of SEQ ID NOs: 4, 5, and 6 and has immunological reactivity with a CAPRIN-1 protein, or a fragment thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prevention of a cancer, comprising this antibody or fragment as an active ingredient. |
| US09862772B2 |
Compositions and methods
The invention relates to a composition comprising an anchor region capable of binding to a plasma cell; and a binding region associated with the anchor region, wherein the binding region binds a specific plasma cell antibody. |
| US09862770B2 |
Multivalent antibody complexes targeting IGF-1R show potent toxicity against solid tumors
The present invention concerns methods and compositions comprising an anti-IGF-1R antibody or fragment thereof for treatment of cancer or autoimmune disease. Preferably, the cancer is renal cell carcinoma, breast cancer or pancreatic cancer. The anti-IGF-1R antibody or fragment may be part of a complex, such as a DOCK-AND-LOCK™ (DNL™) (complex produced by binding interaction between anchor domain moiety of A-kinase anchoring protein and dimerization and docking domain moiety of protein kinase A regulatory subunit) complex. Preferably, the DNL™ (complex produced by binding interaction between anchor domain moiety of A-kinase anchoring protein and dimerization and docking domain moiety of protein kinase A regulatory subunit) complex also comprises a second antibody, a second antibody fragment, an affibody or a cytokine. More preferably, the cytokine is interferon-α2b. Most preferably, the second antibody, second fragment or affibody binds to IGF-1R, TROP2 or CEACAM6. The anti-IGF-1R antibody or complex may be administered alone or in combination with a therapeutic agent, such as an mTOR inhibitor. |
| US09862766B2 |
Method of treating lupus by administering an anti-IL-12 antibody
An anti-IL-12 antibody that binds to a portion of the IL-12 protein corresponding to at least one amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of residues 15, 17-21, 23, 40-43, 45-47, 54-56 and 58-62 of the amino acid sequence of the p40 subunit of IL-12, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-12 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. |
| US09862763B2 |
Humanized anti-tau(pS422) antibodies and methods of use
The invention provides humanized anti-human Tau(pS422) antibodies and methods of using the same. |
| US09862762B2 |
Monoclonal antibodies which bind human periostin
This disclosure provides a robust, sensitive, and specific assay for the detection and measurement of periostin levels in samples obtained from human patients having, or suspected of having an IL-13-mediated disease or disorder. The disclosure further provides novel antiperiostin monoclonal antibodies that recognize at least isoforms 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 of human periostin, and assay kits comprising one or more of these antibodies. |
| US09862756B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against various tumors
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US09862754B2 |
Peptide analogs for treating diseases and disorders
Provided herein are peptides, that in combination with metformin, are effective for the treatment of type I diabetes, Type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or obesity, or of appetite suppression, or for mitigating insulin resistance, or for reducing an undesirably high fasting serum glucose level, or for reducing an undesirably high peak serum glucose level, or for reducing an undesirably high peak serum insulin level, or for reducing an undesirably large response to a glucose tolerance test in synergistic combination with metformin. The peptides are selected from sequences SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO: 12, SEQ ID NO: 13, SEQ ID NO: 14, SEQ ID NO: 15, SEQ ID NO: 16, SEQ ID NO: 17, SEQ ID NO: 19, SEQ ID NO: 20, SEQ ID NO: 21, SEQ ID NO: 22, SEQ ID NO: 23, and SEQ ID NO: 24. |
| US09862753B2 |
FGF-2 variants having N-terminal deletions and increased receptor selectivity and methods of use thereof
The present invention relates to the design, manufacture and use of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) polypeptides having improved receptor specificity. In particular, the invention relates to isolated FGF2 polypeptides comprising a truncated N-terminus and optionally N-terminal amino acid substitutions. The present invention provides polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, compositions comprising same and methods for use thereof. |
| US09862752B2 |
Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) constructs
Constructs comprising GDF15, and mutants thereof are provided. In various embodiments the constructs comprising GDF15, and mutants thereof, can be of use in the treatment or ameliorating a metabolic disorder. In various embodiments the metabolic disease or disorder is type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated glucose levels, elevated insulin levels and diabetic nephropathy. |
| US09862748B2 |
Peptide compounds and methods of production and use thereof
Peptide compounds based on the CAP37 (cationic antimicrobial protein of Mr 37 kDa) protein are disclosed, along with methods for treating various infections, wounds, and conditions, and methods of promoting healing and acceptance of grafts, using compositions containing these peptides. |
| US09862744B2 |
Reducing risk of contracting clostridium-difficile associated disease
A method of treating a patient to reduce risk of developing Clostridium difficile-associated disease or reducing existing Clostridium difficile-associated disease in a mammalian subject involves administering to a mammalian subject an effective amount of a germination-inhibiting compound derived from taurocholate. Novel compounds of this class are also provided. |
| US09862739B2 |
Metal complexes, comprising carbene ligands having an O-substituted non-cyclometalated aryl group and their use in organic light emitting diodes
Cyclometallated Ir complex comprising three N,N diaryl substituted carbene ligands, bearing substituents in the 2 position of the non-cyclometallated aryl ring; an organic electronic device, preferably an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), comprising at least one cyclometallated Ir complex as described above, a light-emitting layer comprising said cyclometallated Ir complex preferably as emitter material, preferably in combination with at least one host material, use of said cyclometallated Ir complex in an OLED and an apparatus selected from the group consisting of stationary visual display units, mobile visual display units, illumination units, units in items of clothing, units in handbags, units in accessories, units in furniture and units in wallpaper comprising said organic electronic device, preferably said OLED, or said light-emitting layer. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of said cyclometallated Ir complex. |
| US09862737B2 |
Salts, prodrugs and polymorphs of fab I inhibitors
In part, the present invention is directed to antibacterial compounds and salts thereof. |
| US09862735B2 |
Organosilicon compound having diphenylethyl and methoxysilyl and making method
An organosilicon compound having diphenylethyl and methoxysilyl groups is more readily hydrolyzable than ethoxysilyl-containing organosilicon compounds and generates no hydrogen chloride on use. |
| US09862732B2 |
Regioselective 1,2-dearomatization of functionalized azines by organolanthanide catalysts
A 1,2-regioselective organolanthanide-catalyzed azine dearomatization process using pinacolborane is disclosed. |
| US09862725B2 |
Process for preparing chiral dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitors
A process for preparing a compound of structural Formula Ia: comprising Boc deprotection with TFA of, reductive amination of: |
| US09862724B2 |
Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-based compounds, compositions comprising them, and methods of their use
Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-based compounds of the formula: are disclosed, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods of their use to treat, manage and/or prevent diseases and disorders mediated by mediated by adaptor associated kinase 1 activity are also disclosed. |
| US09862723B2 |
Stable polymorph of the salt of (2R)-4-oxo-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydro[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-α]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl]-1-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butan-2-anime with L-tartaric acid
A stable polymorph (Form Z1) of the salt of (2R)-4-oxo-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydro [152,4]triazolo[4,3-α]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl]-1-(2s4,5-trifluorophenyl)butan-2-amine (sitagliptin) with L-tartaric acid, of formula 1, which is a very suitable form of the active pharmaceutical ingredient of medicinal products intended especially for treatment of diabetes type 2. A method of preparation of the stable polymorph (Form Z1) of the salt of sitagliptin with L-tartaric acid, as well as its use for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition. |
| US09862721B2 |
Tetrahydrocarboline derivative
An object of the present invention is to provide a drug having the inhibitory activity on ENPP2 which is a different target from that of the existing drug, as a medicament useful in a urinary excretion disorder patient for whom the existing drug has the insufficient effect. The present invention provides a compound represented by the general formula (I): (wherein definition of each group is as defined in the description) having the ENPP2 inhibitory activity, a salt thereof or a solvate thereof or a prodrug thereof, and an agent for preventing or treating urinary excretion disorder and/or improving symptoms thereof, containing them as an active ingredient. |
| US09862720B2 |
Inhibitors of the renal outer medullary potassium channel
The present invention provides compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention. |
| US09862719B2 |
Process or preparing spirocyclic cyclohexane compounds, compositions containing such compounds and method of using such compounds
Spirocyclic cyclohexane compounds corresponding to formula I a method for producing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them. |
| US09862718B2 |
Sodium salt of (2S, 5R)-6-benzyloxy-7-oxo-1,6-diaza-bicyclo [3.2.1] octane-2-carboxylic acid and its preparation
Sodium salt of (2S,5R)-6-benzyloxy-7-oxo-1,6-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylic acid and a process for its preparation is disclosed. |
| US09862714B2 |
Methods and compositions useful in treating cancer and reducing Wnt mediated effects in a cell
Provided herein are novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions for use, inter alia, in methods of reducing Wnt-mediated effects and treating cancer. |
| US09862713B2 |
Substituted bicyclic heteroaryl compounds as RXR agonists
The present invention relates to certain substituted bicyclic compounds that are agonists of RXR and which are therefore useful in the treatment of certain disorders that can be prevented or treated by activation of this receptor. In addition the invention relates to the compounds, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the uses of these compounds in the treatment of certain disorders. |
| US09862712B2 |
Benzimidazole based EGFR inhibitors
The present invention disclosed a novel EGFR inhibitor compound of formula (I), process for preparation thereof and methods of treating abnormal cell growth in mammals by administering the compounds of formula (I). Wherein, R═—H, 3-CH3, 4-NO2, 4-Cl, 2-CH3, 4-CH3, 4-Br, 4-F R1═—H, -4-OCH3, -4-NO2,-2-NO2, -4-Cl, -2,4,6-CH3, -4-CH3, -2-F,4-Br, -4-CF3, -4-S—CH3, -4-Cl,-3-CF3, -3-S—CH3, -3,5-CF3, -2-S—CH3, -3-CF3,-4-OCF3, —Si—(CH3)3, —Si—(C2H5)3, (CH3)2—Si— C2H5. |
| US09862707B2 |
TrkA kinase inhibitors, compositions and methods thereof
The present invention is directed to a bicyclic heteroaryl benzamide compounds of formula (I) which are tropomyosin-related kinase (Trk) family protein kinase inhibitors, and hence are useful in the treatment of pain, inflammation, cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, thrombosis, a disease, disorder, injury, or malfunction relating to dysmyelination or demyelination or a disease or disorder associated with abnormal activities of nerve growth factor (NGF) receptor TrkA. |
| US09862702B2 |
Processes for the preparation of pesticidal compounds
The present application provides processes for making pesticidal compounds and compounds useful both as pesticides and in the making of pesticidal compounds. |
| US09862701B2 |
Inhibitors of KRAS G12C mutant proteins
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, stereoisomer or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, G1, G2, L, m1, m2 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. |
| US09862695B2 |
Monomer having N-acyl carbamoyl group and lactone skeleton, and polymeric compound
Disclosed is a monomer containing an N-acylcarbamoyl group and a lactone skeleton. The monomer is exemplified by Formula (1): where Ra is selected typically from hydrogen and C1-C6 alkyl; R1 is, independently in each occurrence, selected typically from halogen and optionally halogenated C1-C6 alkyl; “A” is selected from C1-C6 alkylene, oxygen, sulfur, and non-bond; m represents an integer of 0 to 8; X represents, independently in each occurrence, specific N-acylcarbamoyl; n represents an integer of 1 to 9; and Y represents a C1-C6 divalent organic group. |
| US09862690B2 |
Treatment of pulmonary and other conditions
Disclosed is a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, having a structure of: X1-L-X2 wherein L is a linking moiety comprising an enone; and X1 and X2 are each independently an optionally-substituted N-heterocycle. Also disclosed are method for treating pulmonary conditions and other organ or system conditions with the compounds. |
| US09862689B2 |
Processes for the preparation of pyrimidinylcyclopentane compounds
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is as defined herein, which is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of active pharmaceutical compounds. |
| US09862688B2 |
Hydrophobically tagged janus kinase inhibitors and uses thereof
The present invention provides Janus kinase inhibitors, such as compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) wherein RY1 and RY2 comprise a tagged hydrophobic moiety RH. The compounds may covalently or non-covalently bind a kinase (e.g., Janus kinase 3 (JAK3)). The hydrophobic moiety RH may signal to the intracellular protein homeostasis machinery to induce degradation of the targeted kinase. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits, methods, and uses that involve the compounds for reducing the activity of a kinase and/or treating and/or preventing a condition associated with aberrant activity of a kinase (e.g., a proliferative disease, inflammatory disorder, autoimmune disorder, painful condition, and/or viral infection). |
| US09862682B2 |
Functionalized pegylated cyanine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof
Provided herein are functionalized pegylated cyanine compounds containing a reactive group suitable for labeling a biomolecule or pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the compounds are based on formula I shown below. In other embodiments, the compounds can be pegylated at one or more of the following locations R1, R4, R6, R9, or L. |
| US09862680B2 |
Peripherally substituted monocyclic beta-lactams
The invention provides monobactams that can be used as antibacterial agents or intermediates for the preparation of other useful compounds such as antibacterial agents. |
| US09862679B2 |
Potent and selective inhibitors of monoamine transporters; method of making; and use thereof
Disclosed herein are bisarylmethylthioacetamides and bisarylmethylthioethylamines useful as inhibitors of monoamine transporters. The compounds are potent and/or selective inhibitors of dopamine (DA), serotonin (5-HT), and/or norepinephrine (NE) reuptake via their respective transporters, DAT, SERT and NET. Also disclosed are methods for eliciting a wake-promoting or cognitive or attention enhancing effect and for treating substance use disorders, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder or other neuropsychiatric disorders sleep disorders or cognitive impairment using the compounds. |
| US09862678B2 |
3,4-diaminobenzenesulfonamide derivatives for inhibiting cell death
This disclosure relates to a novel class of compounds having the structure of formula I as defined herein and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This disclosure also comprises methods of treating a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the subject. These compounds are useful for the conditions disclosed herein. This disclosure further comprises methods for making the compounds of formula I and corresponding intermediates. |
| US09862677B2 |
Compound having polymerizable group and crosslinkable group and method for producing the same
An acrylic or methacrylic compound having N-alkoxyalkyl group; and a method for producing the compound. An acrylic or methacrylic compound having N-alkoxyalkyl group, of Formula [1]: [where R1 is a hydrogen atom or methyl group; R2 is a C2-20 alkylene group etc.; R3 is an r-valent C2-20 aliphatic group etc.; R4 is a C1-20 alkyl group etc.; Z is >NCOO— or —OCON< (where “-” is a bond, “>” and “<” each have two bonds, and any one of “>” and “<” is bonded to —CH2OR4); and r is a natural number of 2 or more and 9 or less]. |
| US09862675B1 |
Method of N-formylating amines with a phosphonic anhydride
A method for N-formylating an amine that includes reacting the amine and a formamide compound in the presence of a phosphonic anhydride to form an N-formylated amine. The phosphonic anhydride is present in an amount of 5-100 mol % relative to a total number of moles of the amine, and the reacting is performed for 1-24 hours at a temperature of 45-100° C. |
| US09862674B2 |
Therapeutic compounds and methods of use
The invention relates to protein binding interacting/binding compounds and methods of identifying and using them. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating 5-HT2C disorders, including diseases and disorders mediated by GPCRs. |
| US09862670B2 |
Bi-component catalyst and method for dehydrating lactic acid to acrylic acid
Bicomponent catalysts and methods for making bio-based acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof from lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are provided. |
| US09862667B2 |
Diglycidic ether derivative therapeutics and methods for their use
This invention provides compound having a structure of Formula I or Formula II. Uses of such compounds for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are also provided. |
| US09862663B2 |
Methods, materials, and systems for converting organic acids to alcohols
Systems and methods are disclosed for synthesizing one or more simple alcohols from mixtures including organic acids, water, and a superparamagnetic catalyst exposed to fluctuating magnetic fields under ambient conditions. |
| US09862659B2 |
Catalyst and process using the catalyst
A new chromium-containing fluorination catalyst is described. The catalyst comprises an amount of zinc that promotes activity and from 0.1 to 8.0% by weight of the chromium in the catalyst based on the total weight of the chromium is present as chromium (VI). The use of the zinc-promoted, chromium-containing catalyst in a fluorination process in which a hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon is reacted with hydrogen fluoride in the vapor-phase at elevated temperatures is also described. |
| US09862657B2 |
Methods for selectively hydrogenating substituted arenes with supported organometallic catalysts
Methods for selectively hydrogenating substituted arenes with a supported organometallic hydrogenating catalyst are provided. An exemplary method includes contacting a substituted arene-containing reaction stream with hydrogen in the presence of a supported organometallic hydrogenating catalyst under reaction conditions effective to selectively hydrogenate the substituted arenes to the cis isomer with high selectivity. In this method, the supported organometallic hydrogenating catalyst includes a catalytically active organometallic species and a Brønsted acidic sulfated metal oxide support. |
| US09862652B2 |
Microencapsulated nitrification inhibitor composition
The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications. |
| US09862649B2 |
Raw setter, and firing method of honeycomb formed body
A raw setter has a plate shape, is made of the same material as in a honeycomb formed body, and has a chamfered portion in which a circumferential portion of one end face is chamfered in an oblique direction and whose has a tapered cross-sectional shape by reducing a diameter of an end face portion to an outer diameter, a ratio of an area of a flat portion to an end face area is from 10 to 85%, an angle formed between the flat portion and the chambered portion is from 3 to 50°, a flatness of each of the flat portion of the one end face and a flat portion of the other end face is 0.3 mm or less, and a thickness of cell partition walls is 0.1 mm or less. |
| US09862648B2 |
Transparent metal fluoride ceramic
A method for producing a metal fluoride ceramic, comprising: providing a sedimented compound comprising metal fluoride particles having an average particle size lower than 30 nm and a solvent, partially drying the sedimented compound at a temperature lower than 65° C. until the partially dried compound comprises from 5 wt % to 45 wt % of the solvent, and sintering, for example in air, the partially dried and sedimented compound. |
| US09862639B2 |
Method for processing touch window glass for portable terminal
A method of manufacturing curved touch window glass for a portable terminal, includes a plane glass processing process for processing plane glass to have a size capable of being changed to a predetermined size of completed curved glass, a printing process for printing a specific pattern on a back surface of the plane glass using ceramic ink, and a curved glass forming process for forming the curved glass in a high temperature atmosphere in such a manner that a curved surface is formed in at least one part of the plane glass having the printed pattern using an upper mold and a lower mold. The size of the plane glass on a plane which is processed in the plane glass processing process is shorter than a size measured along the curved surface of the completed curved glass, and the ceramic ink includes heat-resistant ink capable of withstanding a high temperature in the curved glass forming process. |
| US09862638B2 |
Methods to make glass compositions and fibers made therefrom
Embodiments of the present invention provides fiberizable glass compositions formed from batch compositions comprising significant amounts of one or more glassy minerals, including perlite and/or pumice. |
| US09862637B2 |
Heat-ray-absorbing glass plate and method for producing same
To provide a heat-absorbing glass plate of which amber coloring is suppressed, and which satisfies both low solar transmittance and high visible light transmittance. The heat-absorbing glass plate of the present invention is one containing iron, tin and sulfur, wherein, as represented by mass % based on oxides, the MgO content is at most 4.5%, the amount of total tin as calculated as SnO2 is less than 0.4%, and the ratio (SnO2/SO3) of the amount of total tin to the amount of total sulfur as calculated as SO3 is from 0.2 to 100. |
| US09862634B2 |
Method and apparatus for removing peripheral portion of a glass sheet
Process for removing peripheral portions such as bead regions of a glass sheet including a step of pushing the glass sheet in the peripheral portion using a pushing mechanism such as a pushing bar, and corresponding apparatus. As a result of the use of the pushing mechanism, the engagement completion time for suction cups, if used, are reduced significantly. A process without using suction cups is enabled with enhanced yield. The increased process stability and enlarged process window are particularly advantageous for processing glass sheets having high flexibility. |
| US09862632B2 |
Energy recovery from fumes from a melting furnace using a gas turbine and heat exchangers
The invention relates to a unit and method for melting in a furnace comprising a combustion-heated melting chamber, in which the air is heated by means of heat exchange with the fumes generated by combustion. The heated air is used in a gas turbine in order to generate electrical and/or mechanical energy. In addition, the effluent from the gas turbine is used to pre-heat the combustion oxygen and/or gaseous fuel upstream of the melting chamber. |
| US09862631B2 |
Apparatus for eliminating heterogeneous glass and glass manufacturing apparatus comprising the same
The present disclosure provides an apparatus for eliminating a heterogeneous glass present in the top surface of a molten glass effectively, and a melting furnace and a glass manufacturing apparatus comprising the same. The apparatus for eliminating a heterogeneous glass according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a storage bath having an inlet and an outlet to receive a molten glass fed into the inlet and to discharge the received molten glass through the outlet, and an evacuating opening formed on the top of the storage bath, the evacuating opening allowing the received molten glass to overflow; a first gate being mounted close to the outlet of the storage bath to adjust an open area, thereby controlling the flow rate of the molten glass to be discharged through the outlet; and a second gate being mounted close to the inlet of the storage bath to control the height of the molten glass received in the storage bath at the section in which the evacuating opening is formed. |
| US09862630B2 |
Under-sink waste processing unit
An under-sink waste processing unit may generally include a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. The inlet may be configured to receive water and waste discharged from a waste disposal. The housing may also define a separation chamber in fluid communication with the inlet and a processing chamber separate from the separation chamber. The waste processing unit may also include a rotatable drive shaft extending within the separation chamber and a screw thread associated with the drive shaft. The screw thread may be configured to be rotated with the drive shaft within the separation chamber so as to at least partially separate the water from the waste received within the inlet. The separated waste may be configured to be dispersed from the separation chamber into the processing chamber for further processing thereof. |
| US09862627B2 |
Water treatment device and methods of use
A water treatment device and methods of treating water such as cooling tower water, agricultural water, water used in the production of oil and/or gas, swimming pool water, and hot tub or spa water, are described. The water treatment device utilizes ultraviolet radiation, a magnetic field, and ozone fortified air to treat the water, typically resulting in reduced microbial contamination and reduced alkalinity in cooling tower water. Cooling tower water may consequently be run at higher cycles of concentration while reducing or eliminating deposition of minerals on cooling tower components. Swimming pool water and hot tub water treated with the water treatment device typically requires less chlorine, and chlorine levels are typically more stable than without the device. |
| US09862623B2 |
System for simultaneous elimination of orthophosphate and ammonium using electrolytic process
An electrolytic system for treating wastewater by electrocoagulation, electroflotation or a combination of both is disclosed. The electrolytic system comprises a first electrolytic reactor adapted for receiving the wastewater to be treated, the first electrolytic reactor comprising at least one cathode and at least one anode to perform a first electrolytic treatment for eliminating organic matter and calcium present in the wastewater that impact on nucleation of struvite; and a second electrolytic reactor downwardly connected to the first electrolytic reactor, the second electrolytic reactor comprising at least one cathode and at least one magnesium anode to perform a second electrolytic treatment for producing Mg2+ ions which react with NH4+ and orthophosphates from said wastewater to form a struvite precipitate. The electrolytic system allows eliminating simultaneously orthophosphate and ammonium from the wastewater while enabling the production of struvite. |