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US09903084B2	System and method for improving a jack up platform with asymmetric cleats A mobile drilling unit having a floatable platform for use in a body of water with a plurality of vertical support legs. With each vertical support leg configured to move with a cleat at the lower end of each support leg. Each cleat having a lower surface to transmit gravitational force from the unit to the sea floor. The cleats are asymmetric with respect to the legs which allows expansion of the center of pressure on the cleats to be beyond the vertical support legs.
US09903080B2	Modular wave-break and bulkhead system A modular wave-break includes a wall, a base attached to the wall, and an anchor attached to the base. The wall includes a set of dissipating holes integrally formed in the wall and a set of passage holes integrally formed in the wall. Reinforcing structural rods may be embedded in the wall, the base, and the anchor to provide strength. Mounting holes in the base enable the modular wave-break to be secured to a water bottom surface. Multiple modular wave-breaks may be interconnected to form a single wave-break. In an alternate embodiment, a water control structure provides for management of the water table of a wetland area. The water control structure includes a panel comprising a wall, a base attached to the wall, an anchor attached to the base, and a flow hole through the wall. Multiple panels are connected in series to create a water tight water control structure.
US09903074B2	Railway rail anchoring device A railway rail anchoring device (12) for fastening a railway rail (16) to an underlying foundation (18), the anchoring device comprising a protrusion (28), the anchoring device protrusion being configured to cooperate with a corresponding recess (36) provided in a receiving portion associated with the underlying foundation.
US09903068B2	Carbon fiber fabric cleaning and finishing A process to clean carbon fiber fabric of a pre-applied sizing, while simultaneously activating or preparing the fabric to receive a polymer resin is described. The cleaning process and chemistry combines an enzymatic cleaning solution with an oxidizing agent. The enzymatic solution strips the fibers of lubricants, surfactants, and other chemicals of the sizing which might otherwise interfere with interfacial properties and bonding of the fabric to the matrix resin. The inclusion of an oxidizing agent concurrently adds hydroxyl groups to the surface of the fabric allowing for the grafting of organic copolymers to the surface of the fabric, the copolymer being chosen based upon the desired polymer resin. This process provides a customized finished carbon fiber fabric to bond to a specific polymer resin, without interference resulting from an inadequate fiber sizing chemistry. In this way, a customizable finished fabric may be manufactured.
US09903065B2	Laundry washing machine A laundry washing machine includes a washing tub (3) external to a rotatable washing drum (4) adapted to receive laundry. The machine further includes a water supply circuit (5) to supply water into the washing tub (3), a washing/rinsing products supplier (6) to supply washing/rinsing products into the washing tub (3), a liquid outlet circuit (25) suitable for withdrawing liquid from the washing tub (3) and conveying such a liquid to the outside. The machine further includes a first recirculation circuit (20) suitable for withdrawing liquid from the washing tub (3) and re-admitting such a liquid into a first region (3b) of said washing tub (3), wherein the first recirculation circuit (20) includes a first recirculation pump (21) suitable for forcing liquid inside the first recirculation circuit (20) and a second recirculation circuit (30) suitable for withdrawing liquid from the washing tub (3) and re-admitting such a liquid into a second region (3c) of the washing tub (3). The second recirculation circuit (30) includes a second recirculation pump (31) suitable for forcing liquid inside the second recirculation circuit (30).
US09903062B2	Laundry washing machine Laundry washing machine (1) includes an outer casing (2) and, inside said casing (2), a washing tub (3). A rotatable drum arranged in an axially rotating manner inside the washing tub (3) and is structured for receiving the laundry to be washed. A detergent dispensing assembly (9) is structured for supplying detergent into the washing tub (3). A first fresh-water supply circuit (10) is structured for selectively channeling a flow of fresh water from the water mains towards the detergent dispensing assembly (9) and/or the washing tub (3). A water softening device (11) which is interposed between the first fresh-water supply circuit (10) and the detergent dispensing assembly (9) or the washing tub (3), and is structured for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub (3). The detergent dispensing assembly (9), includes a detergent container (16) which is provided with a number of detergent compartments (16a) each fillable with a respective detergent product, and a detergent flush circuit (18) which receives the fresh water from the water softening device (11) and is structured for selectively spilling/pouring the fresh water arriving from the water softening device (11) into any one of said detergent compartments (16a). The laundry washing machine (1) furthermore includes a second fresh-water supply circuit (44) which connects the water mains directly to the detergent flush circuit (18) of the detergent dispensing assembly (9), bypassing the water softening device (11), and which is structured so as to control/regulate the flow of fresh water from the water mains towards said detergent flush circuit (18).
US09903059B2	Laundry treating appliance door with planar window element and baffle for controlling laundry movement A laundry treating appliance may include a tub and a rotatable drum defining a first access opening to the drum, a cabinet including a front wall having a second access opening aligned with the first access opening, a bellows extending between the front wall and the tub to form a fluid seal between the first and second access openings, and the bellows having a compliance portion to accommodate relative movement between the tub and the front wall, and a door movably mounted to the front wall having a planar window element and a baffle extending from the planar window element.
US09903057B2	Bulkiness recovery apparatus and bulkiness recovery method for nonwoven fabric There is provided a bulkiness recovery apparatus for nonwoven fabric, the apparatus being for recovering bulkiness of the nonwoven fabric by blowing hot air to heat the nonwoven fabric. The apparatus includes: a conveying section that conveys the nonwoven fabric along a conveying direction, the nonwoven fabric being continuous in the conveying direction; a heating section that heats the nonwoven fabric by blowing the hot air to the nonwoven fabric being conveyed; a width sensor that measures a widthwise dimension of the nonwoven fabric at a position downstream from the heating section in the conveying direction, and that outputs information concerning the widthwise dimension; and a controller that controls at least either one of the heating section and the conveying section based on the information that has been output from the width sensor.
US09903051B2	Production of and drying of copolymer fibers The present invention concerns processes for reducing water in never-dried fiber comprising copolymer derived from the copolymerization of para-phenylenediamine, 5(6)-amino-2-(p-aminophenyl)benzimidazole; and terephthaloyl dichloride, the process having the following steps in a continuous process, (a) a step of drying a never-dried fiber at less than 100 C until the moisture content of the fiber is less than 60 weight percent; and (b) a step of further drying the fiber above 150° C. while the moisture content of the fiber is no more than 40 weight percent; and the fiber being further heated to at least 350° C. in either an additional continuous or separate step.
US09903050B2	Formation of core-shell fibers and particles by free surface electrospinning Disclosed are methods that utilize the differences in physical properties between two coating fluids to form core-shell particles or core-shell fibers by coaxial free-surface electrospinning. The methods are able to achieve higher productivity than known methods, and are tunable. Nonwoven fiber mats of electrospun fibers have garnered much scientific and commercial interest in recent years due to their unique properties, such as their high porosity, high surface area and small diameter fibers.
US09903049B2	Silicon hairspring A torque-restoring element for an oscillator for a mechanical timepiece and having an oscillator frequency, said torque restoring element comprising a spiral spring body having a number N turnings with an inner terminal end for engagement with a rotational inertial element via a collet, and an outer terminal for engagement with a stationary cock element, and having a width, a height and a total arc length; wherein the spiral spring body includes a core formed from mono-crystalline silicon wafer oriented along the crystallographic axis <110>; and wherein the spiral spring body includes at least one peripheral coating of a material having a thermal elastic constant different from that of the core of the spiral spring body so as to maintain the oscillator frequency an oscillator including the torque-restoring element substantially insensitive to variations of ambient temperature.
US09903046B2	Reduction of carrot defects in silicon carbide epitaxy Single crystal silicon carbide epitaxial layer on an off-axis substrate are manufactured by placing the substrate in an epitaxial growth reactor, growing a first layer of epitaxial silicon carbide on the substrate, interrupting the growth of the first layer of epitaxial silicon carbide, etching the first layer of epitaxial silicon carbide to reduce the thickness of the first layer, and regrowing a second layer of epitaxial silicon carbide on the first layer of epitaxial silicon carbide. Carrot defects may be terminated by the process of interrupting the epitaxial growth process, etching the grown layer and regrowing a second layer of epitaxial silicon carbide. The growth interruption/etching/regrowth may be repeated multiple times. A silicon carbide epitaxial layer has at least one carrot defect that is terminated within the epitaxial layer. A semiconductor stricture includes an epitaxial layer of silicon carbide on an off-axis silicon carbide substrate, and a carrot defect having a nucleation point in the vicinity of an interface between the substrate and the epitaxial layer and is terminated within the epitaxial layer.
US09903030B2	Hydrogen-containing water generating electrode and hydrogen-containing water generating device According to an aspect, a hydrogen-containing water generating electrode includes: a positive electrode that is a tubular conductor and includes a plurality of openings in a side portion; an insulator that is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the positive electrode and is in contact with the positive electrode; and a negative electrode that is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the insulator, is a tubular conductor in contact with the insulator, and includes a plurality of openings in a side portion.
US09903027B2	Process for producing chlorine, caustic soda, and hydrogen The invention provides a process for producing chlorine, alkaline metal hydroxide, and hydrogen which comprises the following steps: (a) preparing a brine by dissolving an alkaline metal chloride source in water; (b) removing alkaline precipitates from the brine prepared in step (a) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide by means of a filter of active carbon, and recovering the resulting brine; (c) subjecting at least part of the resulting brine as obtained in step (b) to an ion-exchange step; (d) subjecting at least part of the brine as obtained in step (c) to a membrane electrolysis step; (e) recovering at least part of the chlorine, alkaline metal hydroxide, hydrogen, and brine as obtained in step (d); (f) subjecting at least part of the brine as recovered in step (e) to a dechlorination step; and (g) recycling at least part of the dechlorinated brine obtained in step (f) to step (a).
US09903026B2	Method for the production of disinfectants with a concentration of active chlorine in the range from 2000 and up to 6000 ppm from a flow through diaphragm electrolyzer A method for production of disinfectant with active chlorine concentration in the range 0-6000 ppm from a flow through diaphragm—electrolyzer with one of the aims to reduce the volume of disinfectant for its transportation to the point of usage.
US09903024B2	Substrate having electrical interconnection structures and fabrication method thereof A method for fabricating a substrate having an electrical interconnection structure is provided, which includes the steps of: providing a substrate body having a plurality of conductive pads and first and second passivation layers sequentially formed on the substrate body and exposing the conductive pads; forming a seed layer on the second passivation layer and the conductive pads; forming a first metal layer on each of the conductive pads, wherein the first metal layer is embedded in the first and second passivation layers without being protruded from the second passivation layer; and forming on the first metal layer a second metal layer protruded from the second passivation layer. As such, when the seed layer on the second passivation layer is removed by etching using an etchant, the etchant will not erode the first metal layer, thereby preventing an undercut structure from being formed underneath the second metal layer.
US09903023B2	Hot rolled steel sheet and method for manufacturing the same A hot rolled steel sheet consisting of, in mass %, C: 0.05% to 0.15%, Si: 0% to 0.2%, Al: 0.5% to 3.0%, Mn: 1.2% to 2.5%, P: 0.1% or less, S: 0.01% or less, N: 0.007% or less, Ti: 0.03% to 0.10%, Nb: 0.008% to 0.06%, V: 0% to 0.12%, one or more of Cr, Cu, Ni, and Mo: 0% to 2.0% in total, B: 0% to 0.005%, one or more of Ca, Mg, La, and Ce: 0% to 0.01% in total, total amount of Si and Al: 0.8×(Mn−1)% or more, total amount of Ti and Nb: 0.04% to 0.14%, and the balance: Fe and impurities. In a structure of steel, a total area ratio of martensite and retained austenite is 3% to 20%, an area ratio of ferrite is 50% to 96%, and an area ratio of pearlite is 3% or less. In a superficial layer part, the thickness in a sheet thickness direction of a region in which a network-like oxide is present is less than 0.5 μm, and a maximum tensile strength is 720 MPa or more.
US09903017B2	Composite electrically conductive structures A method of tailoring an amount of graphene in an electrically conductive structure, includes arranging a substrate material in a plurality of strands and arranging at least one graphene layer coated circumferentially on one or more of the strands of the plurality of strands, the graphene layer being a single atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern, the substrate material and the at least one graphene layer having an axial direction. A first cross-section taken along the axial direction of the substrate and the at least one graphene layer includes a plurality of layers of the substrate material and at least one internal layer of the graphene alternatively disposed between the plurality of layers of the substrate material.
US09903016B2	Device having preformed triple junctions to maintain electrode conductivity and a method for making and using the device In systems where insulating deposits form during normal operation, electrodes are configured with a preformed dielectric thereon, wherein the preformed dielectric is formed with a geometric feature that preforms a triple junction. These triple junctions enhance low level discharge activity to facilitate localized breakdown of the deposits and maintain electrode conductivity.
US09903010B2	Galvanically-active in situ formed particles for controlled rate dissolving tools A castable, moldable, and/or extrudable structure using a metallic primary alloy. One or more additives are added to the metallic primary alloy so that in situ galvanically-active reinforcement particles are formed in the melt or on cooling from the melt. The composite contain an optimal composition and morphology to achieve a specific galvanic corrosion rate in the entire composite. The in situ formed galvanically-active particles can be used to enhance mechanical properties of the composite, such as ductility and/or tensile strength. The final casting can also be enhanced by heat treatment, as well as deformation processing such as extrusion, forging, or rolling, to further improve the strength of the final composite over the as-cast material.
US09902997B2	Kit comprising a polynucleotide probe for detecting a target nucleic acid The present invention provides a method for detecting a target nucleic acid that comprises a step of providing a sample; contacting the sample with a polynucleotide probe comprising a first sequence and a second sequence complementary to the target nucleic acid; and adding a nuclease for cleaving the second sequence of the polynucleotide probe. The present invention further provides a polynucleotide probe for detecting a target nucleic acid that comprises a first sequence and a second sequence complementary to the target nucleic acid. Moreover, the present invention provides a kit for detecting a target nucleic acid.
US09902995B2	Treatment of pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1) related disease by inhibition of natural antisense transcript to PYCR1 The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of PYCR1.
US09902994B2	Method for retaining even coverage of short insert libraries The invention relates to a method of preparing a library of template polynucleotides with uniform sequence representation and to use of a library of templates prepared using this method for solid-phase nucleic acid amplification. In particular, the invention relates to a method of preparing a library of template polynucleotides which have common sequences at their 5′ ends and at their 3′ ends, which contains even representation of all the fragments present in a starting sample of nucleic acid before fragmentation. The invention is especially applicable to the preparation of short insert libraries, where the sample fragments are less than 150 base pairs in length.
US09902985B2	Chemoenzymatic methods for synthesizing moenomycin analogs The present invention provides methods of synthesizing moenomycin analogs of Formula (I). The present invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) and kits for synthesizing compounds of Formula (I).
US09902984B2	Fermentative production of oligosaccharides The present application discloses a method of making a mixture of 2′-FL and DFL in high yield by culturing, with lactose, a genetically modified cell having a recombinant gene that encodes a single fucosyl transferase. The resulting mixture of 2′-FL and DFL can be subjected to hydrolysis initiated by an acid or mediated by a fucosidase to produce fucose in high yields.
US09902979B2	Method for producing ambrein Provided is a method for producing ambrein, comprising reacting tetraprenyl-β-curcumene cyclase with 3-deoxyachilleol A to obtain ambrein.
US09902977B2	Process of producing bioenergy with low carbon dioxide emissions and zero-waste of biomass Disclosed herein is a bioenergy production system with reduced carbon dioxide emissions and process wastes; including a process for producing a bioalcohol and a biogas by subjecting a biomass, such as: herbaceous and woody plants, fruit pulp, freshwater and sea algae, grains, aerobic and anaerobic sludge, saccharides, polyols and carbohydrates, to a combined process of a biosaccharification/alcohol fermentation, including a biomass pretreatment process; and a process for producing a methane biogas with a reduced level of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, via an algae cultivation process with a view to purifying the carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide contained in the biogas; wherein, when the algae to be cultivated is microalgae, biodiesel is produced by subjecting the harvested microalgae to a biodiesel manufacturing process while recycling the glycerol and the saccharide-containing waste produced as byproducts to the biosaccharification/alcohol fermentation process, and when the algae to be cultivated is macroalgae the harvested macroalgae is recycled to the biosaccharification/alcohol fermentation process. The method of the present invention is effective in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, a representative green house gas contributing to the global warming, and also in optimizing a zero-waste bioenergy production system.
US09902975B2	Process for the biological conversion of bisulphide into elemental sulphur The invention is directed to a process for the biological conversion of bisulphide into elemental sulphur, comprising the following steps: a) converting bisulphide as dissolved in an aqueous solution to elemental sulphur in the presence of sulphide-oxidizing bacteria and under anaerobic conditions to obtain a first liquid effluent comprising elemental sulphur and used sulphide-oxidizing bacteria; b) regenerating the used sulphide-oxidizing bacteria as obtained in step (a) and as comprised in an aqueous solution in the presence of an oxidant to obtain a second liquid effluent comprising regenerated sulphide-oxidizing bacteria; c) separating elemental sulphur from either the first and/or the second liquid effluent; d) using the regenerated sulphide-oxidizing bacteria in step (a) as the sulphide-oxidizing bacteria.
US09902974B2	Methods and compositions for treatment of a genetic condition Methods and compositions comprising a fusion protein comprising a Cas protein and a functional domain in association with a single guide RNA targeted to an endogenous gene for genetic alteration of cells are provided.
US09902973B2	Methods of modifying a target nucleic acid with an argonaute This disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the use of designed nucleic acid-targeting nucleic acids, Argonautes, and complexes thereof.
US09902972B2	Processes for packaging oligonucleotides into virus-like particles of RNA bacteriophages The invention provides processes for the producing compositions comprising (i) a virus-like particle, wherein said virus-like particle is a virus-like particle of an RNA bacteriophage, and (ii) an oligonucleotide, wherein said oligonucleotide is packaged into said virus-like particle. The invention further provides processes for producing nucleotide compositions comprising oligonucleotides suitable to be used in the processes mentioned before. The invention further provides nucleotide compositions obtainable by the processes of the invention and uses thereof. The invention further provides compositions comprising (i) a virus-like particle, wherein said virus-like particle is a virus-like particle of an RNA bacteriophage, and (ii) an oligonucleotide, wherein said oligonucleotide is packaged into said virus-like particle, wherein said compositions are obtainable by the processes of the invention and wherein said compositions preferably comprises a purity of at least 98%, most preferably of at least 99%.
US09902970B2	Complex chromosome engineering for production of human antibodies in transgenic animals The invention relates to large-scale production of human antibodies by transgenic animals with high production of fully human IgG up to >10 g/L in sera with human IgG1 subclass dominancy. This invention also supports a feasibility of complex chromosome engineering for complicated genetic studies in non-murine mammalian species.
US09902969B2	Vector comprising gene fragment for enhancement of recombinant protein expression and use thereof The present invention relates to a new gene fragment derived from Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell for enhancement of recombinant protein expression in animal cells and a use thereof. It has been found that using the vector comprising a gene fragment of the present invention enhances the expression of a target protein in animal cells. Accordingly, the vector comprising a gene fragment of the present invention could be usefully used in the production of biopharmaceuticals such as therapeutic antibodies, etc.
US09902968B2	Method for increasing plant biomass using an exogenous gene encoding a thermophilic restriction enzyme A method of increasing the biomass of a plant that includes planting a plant having plant cells carrying an exogenous gene that encodes a thermophilic restriction enzyme that promotes double-stranded DNA breakage, and growing the plant at least until after true leaf development, wherein the mean biomass of plants having the plant cells carrying the exogenous gene that are grown at least until after true leaf development is increased in comparison with the mean biomass of plants of the same species that do not carry the exogenous gene that are grown for the same amount of time.
US09902965B2	Bacteria with improved metabolic capacity E. coli bacteria comprising genetic modifications to enhance fermentability and production of protein and nucleic acids are provided.
US09902963B2	Modified microorganism having enhanced biomass synthesis capacity and a method thereof The present disclosure provides a modified microorganism having an enhanced biomass synthesis capacity. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a modified microorganism having an enhanced biomass synthesis capacity. The enhanced biomass synthesis capacity is due to the overexpression of the gene capable of inducing DNA repair mechanism. The gene responsible for the DNA repair is overexpressed when DNA damage is most and DNA repair mechanism is required.
US09902958B2	Treatment of discs large homolog (DLG) related diseases by inhibition of natural antisense transcript to DLG The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Discs large homolog (DLG), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Discs large homolog (DLG). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of DLG.
US09902953B2	Oligonucleotides comprising alternating segments and uses thereof The invention relates to oligonucleotides having alternating segments of sugar-modified nucleosides and 2′-deoxynucleosides, and uses thereof. The invention further related to oligonucleotides having alternating segments of sugar-modified nucleotides and 2′-deoxynucleotides, and uses thereof. Such uses include the preparation of antisense oligonucleotides and their use for the prevention or depletion of function of a target nucleic acid of interest, such as an RNA, in a system. Accordingly, and oligonucleotide of the invention is useful for therapeutic, analytical and diagnostic methods and uses, as well as component of compositions and commercial packages corresponding to such methods and uses.
US09902952B2	Euglobulin-based method for determining the biological activity of defibrotide It is disclosed a method for determining the biological activity of defibrotide, which comprises the steps of: a) bringing into contact defibrotide, mammalian euglobulin and a substrate specific for the plasmin which, by reaction with the plasmin, provides a measurable product; and b) measuring the amount of product formed at successive times, to thereby determine the biological activity of the defibrotide. Liquid defibrotide formulations are also disclosed, preferably water solutions, having a defined biological activity and, in particular, having an activity of 25 to 35 IU/mg of defibrotide, preferably from 27.5 to 32.5 IU/mg and, more preferably, from 28 to 32 IU/mg.
US09902946B2	Alpha-amylase variants and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to alpha-amylase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.
US09902945B2	Cell penetrating peptide, conjugate comprising same, and composition comprising conjugate The present invention relates to a conjugate of cell penetrating peptide and an active ingredient; and its use. Specifically, a conjugate including a cell penetrating peptide which is a peptide comprising any one amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 156, a fragment of any one sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 156, or a peptide having above 80% homology with the above-mentioned sequence; and a composition comprising the same are disclosed.
US09902942B2	Chromatographic purification of virus preparations with negatively charged particles A method of purifying a sample that includes a desired virus includes the steps of (i) providing a packed chromatographic column having negatively charged porous particles, (ii) equilibrating the column to the conditions to which the desired virus in the sample is to elute, (iii) contacting the sample with the packed chromatographic column such that the sample volume applied to the packed chromatographic column is less than or equal to the interparticle space of the negatively charged porous particles within the packed chromatographic column, (iv) eluting the desired virus from the packed chromatographic column, where the desired virus is in a purer state and in the conditions to which the packed chromatographic column was equilibrated.
US09902941B2	Method for manufacturing a cell culturing article The disclosure provides a cell culturing article. The cell culturing article includes a substrate having a surface, a hydrophilic copolymer layer positioned on the surface of the substrate, and a plurality of peptide chains individually conjugated to a surface of the hydrophilic copolymer layer. The hydrophilic copolymer layer is copolymerized by a plurality of polyvinyl alcohol units, a plurality of polyvinyl alcohol derivative units, and a plurality of units containing at least one carboxyl group. A method for manufacturing the cell culturing article, a method for culturing undifferentiated stem cells and a method for regulating stem cell differentiation are also provided herein.
US09902931B2	Culture apparatus A culture apparatus is provided which can suppress condensation on walls of a culture space and the like to suppress adverse effects on a culture material. In the culture apparatus having a culture space formed in a heat insulating box main body, a humidification water reservoir for humidifying the culture space is disposed in the heat insulating box main body. A heat transfer condensation member in which a condensation portion at one end and a cooling portion at the other end are integrated is disposed such that the cooling portion is disposed outside the heat insulating box main body, while the condensation portion is disposed inside the culture space. The condensation portion is disposed so that condensed water on the surface thereof is led into the humidification water reservoir. The cooling portion has an electronic cooling element for cooling the cooling portion by the Peltier effect, to make moisture condensed on the condensation portion and a connection portion in the vicinity of thereof flow downward into the humidification water reservoir and repeatedly usable as humidification water.
US09902926B2	Dosage element and a method of manufacturing a dosage element This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first (10) and second (20) joined parts, wherein the first part (10) is a part which, prior to joining with the second part (20), comprised an open receptacle and wherein the second part (20) comprises a substrate carrying a plurality of mutually separated substances A, B, C arranged in side by side relation. The second part (20) is joined to said first part (10) so as to close said receptacle and enclose said substances within it. Dosage elements produced in the inventive method are pleasant to handle, while being surprisingly resistant to damage in handling or transit.
US09902922B2	Bleaching-agent co-granules, method for producing said bleaching-agent co-granules, and use of said bleaching-agent co-granules The invention relates to a bleaching-agent co-granule containing a bleach activator, a metal-containing bleach catalyst comprising at least one ligand from the group consisting of di- or trimethyltriazacyclononane and derivatives of these, and a homo- or copolymeric polycarboxylate or its salts or partial neutralizates having a pH in the range from 3 to 9. The bleaching-agent co-granule is obtained in an anhydrous granulating process, preferably by compaction at a temperature below 100° C. The invention also relates to the method of using the bleaching-agent co-granule in dishwasher detergents and to a detergent comprising said bleaching-agent co-granule.
US09902917B2	Lubricant oil composition for compression refrigerator The present invention is able to provide a lubricating oil composition having excellent thermal/chemical stability even when used for a compression refrigerating machine using a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon refrigerant having a low carbon number and a low global warming potential, by using a refrigerant containing a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which uses, as a base oil, an oxygen-containing organic compound composed of at least one member selected from a polyoxyalkylene glycol, a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol and a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol monoether and a polyvinyl ether, and a polyol ester, each having a water content of not more than 500 ppm by mass.
US09902914B2	Configurations and methods for processing high pressure acid gases with zero emissions Plants, processes, and methods for reducing the H2S and CO2 contents of shale gasses from fields that produce shale gasses having varying H2S and CO2 contents are provided. Acid gas enters an absorber and is scrubbed using a lean physical solvent, producing a treated gas and a rich physical solvent. The H2S content of the treated gas is further reduced in an amine absorber, producing a pipeline gas and a semi-lean amine. The pipeline gas contains lower levels of H2S and CO2 than gas produced using a polishing bed. A physical solvent regeneration unit regenerates the lean physical solvent from the rich physical solvent for feeding into the absorption unit. An amine regeneration unit regenerates the lean amine from the semi-lean amine for feeding into the amine absorber. Contemplated plants may further comprise a Claus Unit or a Redox unit for oxidizing H2S to elemental sulfur.
US09902912B2	Hydrotreating coker kerosene with a separate trim reactor A process for hydrotreating coker kerosene is described. Instead of a post treat reactor, a smaller trim reactor zone which operates at a lower pressure than the post treat reactor is used downstream of the product stripper. The trim reactor uses a noble metal catalyst to reduce the BI of the stripped product to less than about 150, and desirably in the range of about 50 to about 100.
US09902908B2	Process and apparatus for producing liquid hydrocarbon The invention relates to a continuous process for converting carbonaceous material contained in at least two feedstocks into a liquid hydrocarbon product, said feedstocks including at least one feedstock of biomass and at least one feedstock of lignite and/or peat, said feedstocks including the carbonaceous material being in a feed mixture including one or more fluids, said fluids including water and further liquid organic compounds at least partly produced by the process in a concentration of at least 1% by weight, where the process comprises converting at least part of the carbonaceous material by pressurizing the feed mixture to a pressure in the range 50-400 bar, heating the feed mixture to a temperature in the range 250-500° C., and maintaining said pressurized and heated feed mixture in the desired pressure and temperature ranges in a reaction zone for a predefined time; cooling the feed mixture to a temperature in the range 25-200° C. and expanding the feed mixture to a pressure in the range of 1-70 bar, thereby causing the carbonaceous material to be converted to a liquid hydrocarbon product; and separating a fraction comprising liquid hydrocarbon product and leaving a residual fraction.
US09902906B2	Voxelated liquid crystal elastomers A shape-programmable liquid crystal elastomer comprises polymerized, nematic monomers. The monomers are organized into a plurality of voxels with each voxel having a director orientation.
US09902900B2	Nanoparticle polymer and method of preparing a nanoparticle polymer Provided is a nanoparticle polymer in which a plurality of core particles that are linked to each other by a linker are surrounded by a metal-chalcogenide compound shell. The nanoparticle polymer may include a nanoparticle polymer including a core assembly including at least two nanoparticles connected to each other by a linker; and a shell that surrounds a surface of the core assembly and includes a metal-chalcogenide compound.
US09902898B2	Method of enhancing conductivity from post frac channel formation A method of enhancing conductivity within a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir by building proppant pillars in a spatial arrangement in fractures created or enlarged in the reservoir. Two fluids of differing viscosity and stability are simultaneously pumped into the reservoir. The fluids contain identical proppants which include a proppant which is neutrally buoyant in the fluid and a proppant which is not neutrally buoyant in the fluid. Vertically extending pillars are created within the formation when the fluids are destabilized and the heavier proppant is then released from the destabilized fluids. The area between the pillars may be held open by the presence of the neutrally buoyant proppant in the remaining fluid. Fluid produced from the hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir is then flowed at least partially through channels between the vertically extending pillars.
US09902896B2	Methods of stabilizing clays within a subterranean formation A method of stabilizing one or more clays within a subterranean formation comprises forming at least one treatment fluid comprising anionic silica particles, cationic silica particles, and at least one base material. The at least one treatment fluid is provided into a subterranean formation containing clay particles to attach at least a portion of the anionic silica particles and the cationic silica particles to surfaces of the clay particles and form stabilized clay particles. A method of treating one or more clays contained within a subterranean formation, and a treatment fluid for a subterranean formation.
US09902894B2	Polymer compositions A method for making a polymer suspension for use in enhancing the production of oil from a formation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises mixing a powder polymer having an average molecular weight of 0.5 to 30 Million Daltons into a water soluble solvent having an HLB of greater than or equal to 8 for less than or equal to 24 hours. The water soluble solvent is selected from a group, at a weight ratio from 20:80 to 80:20. The polymer suspension is stable, pumpable, and substantially anhydrous; and it is hydrated for an injection solution in less than or equal to 4 hours, containing a polymer concentration ranging from 100 ppm to 50,000 ppm and having a filter ratio of less than or equal to 1.5 at 15 psi using a 1.2 μm filter, by mixing a sufficient amount of the polymer suspension in an aqueous fluid.
US09902892B2	Expansive cement An expansive cement composition including a Portland cement having a calcium aluminate cement additive and a lithium compound additive is provided. The lithium compound additive is capable of producing expansion in set cements when the temperature is at or below room temperature and minimizes the amount of calcium aluminate cement additive needed.
US09902891B2	Heavy-atom resin formulation for use in subterranean wells A fluid composition comprising: (A) a liquid hardenable resin component comprising a resin; and (B) a hardening agent component comprising a hardening agent for the resin; wherein at least one of the resin or the hardening agent comprises a molecule having at least one heavy atom. The substitution of one or more heavy atoms that have a higher atomic weight than the other atoms of the molecule, increases the molecular mass of the resin or hardening agent, and hence, the density of the fluid composition. A method of treating a treatment zone of a well, the method comprising: introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore; and allowing the treatment fluid to form a hardened mass the well bore.
US09902890B1	Drilling fluid additive composition suitable for coal-bed gas wells, and water-based drilling fluid and use thereof The present invention relates to the well drilling field in petroleum industry, in particular to a drilling fluid additive composition suitable for coal-bed gas wells, and a water-based drilling fluid and use of the water-based drilling fluid. The drilling fluid additive composition suitable for coal-bed gas wells, comprising a tackifying and shear improver, a capsulating agent, a filtrate reducer, and an amphiphobic wettability reversal agent, wherein, the tackifying and shear improver is a copolymer comprising structural units represented by formula (1), structural units represented by formula (2), and structural units represented by formula (3); the capsulating agent is a comb-like polysaccharide compound; the filtrate reducer is nanocrystalline cellulose, and the amphiphobic wettability reversal agent is a dual-cation fluorocarbon surfactant. The composition provided in the present invention can be used as an additive in a solid-free brine drilling fluid, so that the brine drilling fluid obtains advantages of a high penetration rate and a low residue rate.
US09902887B2	Latent-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition A latent-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a) at least one first thermoplastic polymer, which is monofunctionally reactive to NCO groups and has a high tensile strength, b) at least one second NCO-reactive polymer and/or oligomer, polymer miscible with the first polymer a), which is at least di-functionally, preferably tri- or multifunctionally, reactive to NCO groups and has a melting temperature (Tm), which is lower than the melting temperature (Tm) of polymer a), and is in liquid form, c) at least one solid, surface deactivated di- and/or polyisocyanate, d) optionally one or more further thermoplastic polymer(s) which does not or do not react to NCO groups. Such compositions have significantly improved mechanical characteristics.
US09902886B2	Pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet A polyester-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which can be produced even from plant-derived raw materials with no need of using a costly silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive or the like and which is usable for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet excellent in wettability to an adherend, light peelability (removability), anti-staining property (little adhesive residues), and workability, and to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet using the composition. A polyester-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a polyester obtained by condensation polymerization of at least a carboxylic acid component and a diol component, and a crosslinking agent, wherein the carboxylic acid component contains a dicarboxylic acid having a side chain in an amount of 50 to 90% by weight and a tricarboxylic acid having a side chain in an amount of 10 to 50% by weight, and wherein the polyester has a weight average molecular weight of 5000 to 150000.
US09902884B2	Hot melt adhesive composition for bonding packs of plastic containers The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition, comprising based on the total weight of the hot melt adhesive composition: (a) more than 25 weight percent of at least one block copolymer, (b) from about 27 to about 45 weight percent of at least one plasticizer, (c) from about 18 to less than about 55 weight percent of a combination of at least two different resins; and (d) optionally up to 10% weight percent of at least one wax. The hot melt adhesive composition of the invention can be used for bonding bundles of plastic containers such as bottles into packs.
US09902878B2	Pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet This invention provides a PSA sheet with which degradation of the appearance after its application is efficiently prevented while showing uniform adhesive properties over the entire sheet with greater ease of application. The PSA sheet provided by this invention is an air-impermeable PSA sheet having an adhesive surface. The PSA sheet comprises a PSA layer forming the adhesive surface. In the adhesive surface, at least one groove is formed. The groove runs in a wavy shape in the adhesive surface.
US09902877B2	Separating film having a foamed structure Separating film, comprising at least one layer(s) having a foamed structure of at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one of the surfaces of the separating film being provided with a release layer (b) of at least one cured polysiloxane as an outer layer, the use thereof as a detachable protective and covering film, and roofing membrane provided with the separating film as a detachable protective and covering film.
US09902875B2	Composition for forming a coating type BPSG film, substrate, and patterning process A composition for forming a coating type BPSG film, containing one or more silicic acid skeletal structures represented by formula (1), one or more phosphoric acid skeletal structures represented by formula (2), one or more boric acid skeletal structures represented by formula (3), and one or more silicon skeletal structures represented by formula (4), wherein the composition contains a coupling between units in formula (4). The composition is capable of forming a BPSG film that has excellent adhesiveness in fine patterning, can be easily wet etched by a removing liquid which does not cause damage to a semiconductor substrate and a coating type organic film or a CVD film mainly consisting of carbon which is required in the patterning process, can maintain the peelability even after dry etching, and can suppress generation of particles by forming it in the coating process.
US09902873B2	Composition for forming silica based layer, and method for manufacturing silica based layer A composition for forming a silica based layer and a method for manufacturing a silica based layer, the composition including a silicon-containing compound, the silicon-containing compound including a hydrogenated polysilazane moiety, a hydrogenated polysiloxazane moiety, or a combination thereof, and a solvent, wherein a number of particles of the silicon-containing compound in the composition and having a particle diameter of about 0.2 μm to about 1 μm is less than or equal to about 10/ml.
US09902872B2	Use of aqueous polyanion-polyethyleneimine solutions for producing polymer films with oxygen-barrier properties The use of an aqueous Solution comprising at least one polyanion and at least one high molecular weight polyethyleneimine is described, for providing oxygen barrier properties to a polymer film. The polyanion is a polymer comprising acid groups neutralized with a base selected from the group consisting of inorganic bases and monovalent organic bases and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 10000 g/mol.
US09902868B2	Hard coating film The present invention relates to a hard coating film, and, more particularly, to a hard coating film having hardness and excellent physical properties. According to the present invention, the hard coating film has high physical properties including hardness, scratch resistance, transparency, durability, light resistance, and light transmittance.Thus, the hard coating film can find useful applications in various fields thanks to its excellent physical properties.
US09902866B2	Methods for preparation of concentrated graphene ink compositions and related composite materials A rapid, scalable methodology for graphene dispersion and concentration with a polymer-organic solvent medium, as can be utilized without centrifugation, to enhance graphene concentration.
US09902865B2	Ink composition, inkjet recording method, printed matter, and high-molecular-weight polymerization initiator An ink composition contains (component A) a high-molecular-weight polymerization initiator having a weight-average molecular weight of equal to or greater than 1,000, (component B) a polymerizable compound, and (component C) a colorant, in which the component A has an acylphosphine oxide structure, and the acylphosphine oxide structure is linked to a main chain or a core of the component A on the side of an acyl group thereof.
US09902864B2	Two-coat barrier system comprising polyurethane A two-coat barrier system employing a coating of a water-dispersible or solvent-soluble polyurethane resin with innate gas and moisture vapor barrier properties and an additional coating of a multivalent metal cation to enhance the overall barrier performance without the need to add fillers.
US09902860B1	Photopolymer composition for 3D printing The present invention provides photopolymer compositions for 3D printing which have low viscosity, proper curing rate, low volume shrinkage, and low ash content. Such compositions may be used in 3D printing for direct investment casting of products and rapid prototyping.
US09902855B2	Curable polysiloxane composition for optical device, encapsulating material and optical device Disclosed are a curable polysiloxane composition for an optical device including at least one kind of a first siloxane compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, at least one kind of a second siloxane compound having hydrogen bound to silicon (Si—H) at the terminal end, and at least one kind of a third siloxane compound having an alkenyl group bound to silicon (Si-Vi) at the terminal end, an encapsulating material obtained by curing the curable polysiloxane composition for an optical device, and an optical device including the encapsulating material. (R1R2R3SiO1/2)M1(R4R5SiO2/2)D1(L1-O)D2(L2-O)D3(R6R7SiO2/2)D4(L3-O-L4-O)D5(R8SiO2/2—Y1—SiO2/2R9)D6(R10R11Si—Y2)D7(R12SiO3/2)T1(R13SiO3/2)T2(SiO3/2—Y3—SiO3/2)T3(SiO4/2)Q1 [Chemical Formula 1] In Chemical Formula 1, R1 to R13, Y1 to Y3, M1, D1 to D7, T1 to T3 and Q1 are the same as defined in the specification.
US09902854B2	Polyamide composite resin composition for fuel filler pipe A polyamide composite resin composition for a fuel filler pipe includes 41 to 77% by weight of polyamide 6, 5 to 15% by weight of m-xylenediamine (MXD)-based modified nylon, 14 to 30% by weight of a maleic anhydride-grafted ethylene-octene copolymer, a maleic anhydride-grafted ethylene-propylene-diene monomer, or a mixture thereof, and 3 to 10% by weight of mixed clay.
US09902852B2	Polyester resin composition The polyester resin composition according to the present invention contains a polyester resin (A) containing, as a diol unit, a unit derived from diol having a cyclic acetal skeleton, and as a dicarboxylic acid unit, a unit derived from dicarboxylic acid having a naphthalene skeleton, and a polyester resin (B) not having a cyclic acetal skeleton; and satisfies following (1) and (2): (1) a refractive index difference between the polyester resin (A) and the polyester resin (B) is 0.005 or less, the refractive index being measured with sodium D radiation as a light source; (2) a glass transition temperature difference between the polyester resin (A) and the polyester resin (B) is 35° C. or less.
US09902848B2	Vinyl chloride resin composition and vinyl chloride resin molded article The invention relates to a vinyl chloride resin composition and a vinyl chloride resin molded article obtained by molding the vinyl chloride resin composition, wherein the vinyl chloride resin composition contains a vinyl chloride resin (A), a stabilizer (B) as a compound containing at least one of calcium and zinc, and a processing auxiliary (C). The processing auxiliary (C) is a copolymer containing 19 mass % to 95 mass % of a methyl methacrylate monomer (c1) unit and 5 mass % to 81 mass % of an alkyl methacrylate monomer (c2) unit having a C3-C5 alkyl group.
US09902838B2	Polyamide compositions Flame resistant compositions may include compositions of nylon-6 (PA 6) or nylon-6,6 (PA 66) and melamine cyanurate, glass beads and glass fibers, and the compositions may be produced and used for production of products for the electrical industry, preferably electrical components, such as residual current circuit breakers and other circuit breakers.
US09902836B2	Fluoropolyether elastomer compositions having low glass transition temperatures A curable composition is provided. The curable composition has at least one functionalized fluoropolyether and at least one radical curing system. Further provided are fluoroelastomer compositions having a glass transition temperature of less than −40° C. and shaped articles comprising fluoroelastomers having glass transition temperatures of less than −40° C. obtained by curing the curable compositions. Also described are methods of making fluoroelastomer compositions having glass transition temperatures of less than −40° C.
US09902831B2	Re-processed rubber and a method for producing same A method is provided for preparing a reprocessed rubber from thermoset rubber particles. The method includes providing a plurality of thermoset rubber particles, inducing dynamic swelling and dynamic compatibilization of the plurality of rubber particles, admixing at least one de-linking agent with the swelled and wetted rubber particles, and wherein the step of admixing the at least one de-linking agent is carried out under thermo-mechanical mixing.
US09902828B2	High-density polyethylene mixed resin particles, composite resin particles, foamed particles and foamed molded body High-density polyethylene mixed resin particles used as seed particles during seed polymerization, wherein said seed particles contain a mixed resin of 100 parts by weight of high-density polyethylene and 20 to 100 parts by weight of an ethylene copolymer; said high-density polyethylene has a density of 935 to 960 kg/m3 and a softening temperature of 115 to 130° C.; said ethylene copolymer is a copolymer of an ester-based monomer selected from an acrylic acid alkyl ester and an aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acid vinyl, and etylene, contains 1 to 20% by weight of an ester-based monomer-derived component, and has a softening temperature of 75 to 110° C.; said acrylic acid alkyl ester is selected from methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate; and said aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acid vinyl is selected from vinyl acetate and vinyl propionate.
US09902827B2	Method for continuously preparing solvent-free open-cell and closed-cell polyimide foams A method for continuously preparing solvent-free open-cell and closed-cell polyimide foams, firstly, one or a few of dianhydrides dissolve in or suspend in the polyhydric alcohol and form the precursor A. All kinds of additives dissolve in the polyhydric alcohol and form the precursor B. The aromatic isocyanates with different structure mix well and form the precursor C. Finally the three precursors are mixed foaming by one-step, after solidify, the polyimide foams are obtained with advantage performance. The method does not utilize the volatile solvent that does not participate in the reaction, therefore not existing the process of removing the solvent, it can continuously produce with the double-side heat conveyor belt. CO2, the main gas producing in the reaction, causes the system to foam, thus there is no cost on the solvent recovery and it reduces the environment contamination.
US09902824B2	Colored polyimide molded article, and process for production thereof Disclosed is a process for production of a colored polyimide molded article including the steps of molding a polyamic acid solution composition containing a polyamic acid solution obtained from at least a tetracarboxylic acid component and a diamine component and a coloring precursor, or a polyimide solution composition containing a polyimide solution and a coloring precursor; and then thermally treating a molded product at 250° C. or higher.
US09902821B2	High melt flow PEAK compositions A composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) equal to or higher than 8 g/10 min at 400.degree. C. and under a load of 2.16 kg, [(PAEKHMF) polymer], from 0.1 to 50 wt. % of at least one poly(tetrafluoroethylene) polymer having a D50 particle size equal to or below 10.mu.m, and having a melt viscosity equal to or lower than 1.times.105 Pas at 372.degree. C., from 0 to 50% wt. % of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymer having a melt flow of at least 15 g/10 min at 365 degree C. and under a load of 5.0 kg, [(PAES) polymer], from 0 to 50% wt. % of at least one reinforcing filler, with the proviso that—should the composition (C) comprise a (PAES) polymer having MFR of more than 22 g/10 min, then the (PTFE) polymer is present in an amount of less than 40 wt. %, and—should the composition (C) comprise a (PAES) polymer having MFR of 22 g/10 min or less, then the (PTFE) polymer is present in an amount of less than 30 wt. %, and wherein all % are based on the total weight of the composition (C).
US09902818B2	Isolated and fixed micro and nano structures and methods thereof Discrete micro and nanoscale particles are formed in predetermined shapes and sizes and predetermined size dispersions. The particles can also be attached to a film to form arrays of particles on a film. The particles are formed from molding techniques that can include high throughput and continuous particle molding.
US09902813B2	Method for reinforcing a thermoplastic resin composition The present invention is directed to plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resins. The present invention provides a use for the cellulose portion of a plant material, which is the portion left over after processing the selected plant materials to separate the hemi-cellulose and lignin from the cellulose.
US09902808B2	Copolymerized polyamide resin, method for preparing the same and molded article comprising the same A copolymerized polyamide resin includes a polymer of a monomer mixture comprising a dicarboxylic acid component comprising adipic acid and a dicarboxylic acid represented by Formula 1, wherein each R1 is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and a is an integer from 0 to 4, and a diamine component comprising m-xylene diamine and a diamine represented by Formula 2, wherein A is a single bond or a C1 to C10 hydrocarbon group, R2 and R3 are each independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group, and b and c are each independently an integer from 0 to 4, wherein the copolymerized polyamide resin has a difference between a melting temperature (Tm) and a crystallization temperature (Tc) of about 50° C. or more. The copolymerized polyamide resin may have excellent heat resistance and reduced or no gel generation and yellowing phenomenon in a molding process.
US09902805B2	Unsaturated polyester resin compositions The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition, characterized in that the resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, a soluble copper compound and a heterocyclic aromatic amine and which resin composition is essentially free of cobalt. The present invention further relates to a two component composition in which the first component comprises such a resin composition and in which the second component comprises an organic peroxide.
US09902802B2	Zinc sulfide coupling agents An article of manufacture includes a zinc sulfide layer and a coupling agent adhered to the zinc sulfide layer by a disulfide bond. The coupling agent comprises a functional group extending from the zinc sulfide layer.
US09902793B1	Ophthalmic lens material, ophthalmic lens, and method for making ophthalmic lens A method for making an ophthalmic lens includes following steps of providing a mixture comprising a hydrophilic monomer, a clay, a cross-linking agent, an initiator, and a solvent; and feeding the mixture into a mold and exposing the mixture to ultraviolet radiation or heating the mixture, to cause the hydrophilic monomer, the cross-linking agent, and the initiator in the mixture to undergo a polymerization reaction to form a cross-linking network, and the clay in the mixture to be dispersed in the cross-linking network, thereby forming the ophthalmic lens. The disclosure also provides an ophthalmic lens made by above method, and an ophthalmic lens material making for the ophthalmic lens.
US09902792B2	Dispersion-type acrylic copolymer This dispersion-type acrylic copolymer has a matrix (I) formed of an acrylic copolymer having a glass transition temperature of 50° C. or higher and a polymer unit (II) formed of an acrylic copolymer having a glass transition temperature of less than 50° C., the polymer unit (II) forms localized regions having an average diameter of 5-300 nm in the matrix (I), the matrix (I) and polymer unit (II) contain units of a crosslinking component, and the content of these units of a crosslinking component is more than 2% by mass relative to the total weight of the acrylic copolymer.
US09902791B2	Ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymers with improved pellet flowability The invention provides compositions, each comprising an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, which has a reduced level of a low density, low molecular weight oligomeric fraction, as indicated by an HCC value, as described herein, and reduced levels of inorganic content or lower Tm. The invention also provides processes for forming such interpolymers.
US09902789B2	Method for preparing hybrid supported metallocene catalyst The present invention relates to a method for preparing a hybrid supported metallocene catalyst. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for preparing a hybrid supported metallocene catalyst by using two or more different types of metallocene compounds. One type of the metallocene compounds shows a high polymerization activity even when it is supported, and thus the catalyst has an excellent activity and can be utilized in the polymerization of olefinic polymers having ultra-high molecular weight. Based on the hybrid supported metallocene catalyst obtained according to the preparation method of the present invention, an olefinic polymer having high molecular weight and the desired physical property can be prepared.
US09902787B2	Polytetrafluoroethylene powder The present invention provides a polytetrafluoroethylene powder having high dispersibility in lubricants. The polytetrafluoroethylene powder includes polytetrafluoroethylene containing a tetrafluoroethylene unit alone or a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a modifying monomer unit based on a modifying monomer copolymerizable with the tetrafluoroethylene, and has a specific surface area of 32 m2/g or larger.
US09902782B2	Anti-human tie-2 antibody Provided is an anti-human Tie2 antibody for preventing or treating diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and critical limb ischemia by binding to a human Tie2 to activate the human Tie2. The present inventors have conducted investigations on an anti-human Tie2 antibody, and have thus provided an anti-human Tie2 antibody comprising four heavy chain variable regions and four light chain variable regions, in which the heavy chain variable region consists of the amino acid sequence of the amino acid numbers 1 to 122 of SEQ ID NO: 2, the light chain variable region consists of the amino acid sequence of the amino acid numbers 1 to 113 of SEQ ID NO: 4, the one heavy chain variable region and the one light chain variable region constitute one antigen-binding site, and the antibody comprises four antigen-binding sites.
US09902780B2	Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies that neutralize botulinum neurotoxins This invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to and typically neutralize botulinum neurotoxins (e.g., BoNT/A, BoNT/B, BoNT/E, etc.) and the epitopes bound by those antibodies. The antibodies and derivatives thereof and/or other antibodies that specifically bind to the neutralizing epitopes provided herein can be used to neutralize botulinum neurotoxin and are therefore also useful in the treatment of botulism.
US09902779B2	Antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof The present invention provides antibodies or the antigen-binding portion thereof, that bind to one or more carbohydrate antigens. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the inhibition of cancer cells in a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprise an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
US09902778B2	Cancer therapy using CLDN6 target-directed antibodies in vivo The invention relates to the treatment and/or prevention of tumor diseases associated with cells expressing CLDN6, in particular cancer and cancer metastasis using antibodies which bind to CLDN6. The present application demonstrates that the binding of antibodies to CLDN6 on the surface of tumor cells is sufficient to inhibit growth of the tumor and to prolong survival and extend the lifespan of tumor patients. Furthermore, binding of antibodies to CLDN6 is efficient in inhibiting growth of CLDN6 positive germ cell tumors such as teratocarcinomas or embryonal carcinomas, in particular germ cell tumors of the testis.
US09902772B2	Antibody therapeutics that bind LAG3 There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-LAG3 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind LAG3, LAG3-antibody binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and LAG3-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating a disease.
US09902766B2	Antibodies to endoplasmin and their use Isolated monoclonal antibodies are disclosed herein that specifically bind endoplasmin. In some embodiments these antibodies are fully human. Recombinant nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors including these nucleic acids, and host cells transformed with these expression vectors are also disclosed herein. In several embodiments the disclosed antibodies are of use for detecting and/or treating tumors that express endoplasmin, such as melanoma, breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, renal cancer, lung cancer, glioma, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer or pancreatic cancer. In one example, the tumor is a melanoma.
US09902763B2	Anti-HPV E7 antibodies The present invention relates to monoclonal anti-HPV (human papillomavirus) E7 antibodies capable of specifically recognizing an epitope of the C-terminal or the N-terminal region of a HPV E7 protein, diagnostic compositions and kits comprising said antibodies as well as methods for immunohistochemical and ELISA-based diagnosis of HPV infections utilizing said antibodies.
US09902757B2	Devices and methods for controlling actin filaments growth and organization using micropatterned nucleation sites The present invention concerns devices and methods for controlling actin filament growth and organization with micropatterned nucleation sites, and their uses for studying actin network formation, for screening of drugs or for preparing complex structures.
US09902755B2	Treponema pallidum triplet antigen A Treponema pallidum triplet antigen construct is disclosed which includes three Treponema pallidum antigens (TP15, TP17, and TP47), as well as a ten amino acid leader sequence (tag 261) and human copper zinc superoxide dismutase (hSOD). This construct is optimized for in vitro diagnosis of syphilis infection. Plasmids containing DNA encoding the triplet antigen, host cells, production methods, detection methods, and kits are also disclosed.
US09902753B2	Method of purifying a long-acting human growth hormone The present invention relates to a long-acting human growth hormone NexP-hGH protein and its production method. More specifically, it relates to a specific isoform of long-acting human growth hormone NexP-hGH protein in which human growth hormone is fused with a highly glycosylated alpha-1 antitrypsin mutant whereby long-acting properties in vivo are increased. The present invention also relates to a high-purity purification method for NexP-hGH, which includes the steps of: (a) carrying out anion-exchange resin chromatography on a biological emulsion comprising NexP-hGH in which human growth hormone is fused with an alpha-1 antitrypsin mutant; (b) carrying out hydrophobic resin chromatography on the biological emulsion comprising NexP-hGH, or on the eluate produced in step (a); and (c) carrying out affinity chromatography, entailing packing with a resin to which anti-alpha-1 antitrypsin antibody fragments are attached, on the biological emulsion comprising NexP-hGH and on the eluate produced in step (a) or step (b).
US09902750B2	Process for producing a fructoside-containing product A fructoside-containing product is manufactured from a glucose-rich feedstock, in a process where glucose to fructose is isomerized by contacting the glucose-rich feedstock with a basic isomerization catalyst in an alcoholic medium at a temperature of at least 75° C., to yield a fructose-containing product; and where at least part of the fructose-containing product obtained therefrom is reacted with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst to yield a fructoside-containing product.
US09902747B2	Phosphite compound, method for producing the same and uses thereof The present invention relates to a novel phosphite compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkylcycloalkyl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, a process for producing the same, and uses thereof as a stabilizer for an organic material.
US09902746B2	Benzoxaphosphole compounds and a process for preparation thereof The present inventors prepared novel benzoxaphosphole compounds and shown a process for the synthesizing these novel compounds. The process of preparing the compounds is simple, transition metal free and gives product with high yield. The synthesized benzoxaphosphole compounds are expected to show potential biological.
US09902745B2	High-purity large-scale preparation of stannsoporfin Large scale (bulk) compositions comprising high-purity stannsoporfin are disclosed, as well as methods of synthesizing such compositions.
US09902744B2	Highly dispersible antimicrobial and adhesion agents Compositions of matter that have antimicrobial properties and adhesion properties and are highly dispersible in aqueous solutions. The presence of a large number of silanols on the molecules of this invention creates a solubility or dispersability of these molecules in aqueous solutions that is not obtainable from prior art antimicrobial monomers.
US09902743B2	Copper complex for capturing carbon dioxide A composition and method are disclosed for capturing CO2. A pollutant/greenhouse gas can be converted into a valuable organic compound using a nontoxic reducing agent. CO2 may be economically captured from the atmosphere, from products of combustion, or from byproducts of various chemical processes. The method reduces CO2 in a three-step reaction cycle, in which a binuclear metal-organic compound converts CO2 to oxalate in a redox cycle under mild conditions.
US09902735B2	Heteroaryl substituted compounds as RORγ inhibitors The present invention relates to novel retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma (RORγ) modulators of Formula (I) and their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by RORγ.
US09902734B2	Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists The invention provides novel nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists, for example, phantasmidine and derivatives thereof, for example a compound of formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating disorders responsive to nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, Myasthenia Gravis, Tourette's syndrome, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, pain, and cognitive dysfunction by treatment with the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists.
US09902731B2	Chemical compounds The present disclosure concerns compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 have any of the meanings defined hereinbefore in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of cancer.
US09902728B2	Pyrrolo and pyrazolopyrimidines as ubiquitin-specific protease 7 inhibitors The invention relates to inhibitors of USP7 inhibitors useful in the treatment of cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, immunological disorders, inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular diseases, ischemic diseases, viral infections and diseases, and bacterial infections and diseases, having the Formula: where m, n, X1, X2, R1-R5, R5′ and R6 are described herein.
US09902727B2	Aminoalcohol substituted 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-C]quinazoline derivatives useful for treating hyper-proliferative disorders and diseases associated with angiogenesis This invention relates to novel 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibition and treating diseases associated with phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) activity, in particular treating hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.
US09902725B2	Heterocyclic derivatives as RORgamma modulators The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) that are modulators of RORgamma. These compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, are suitable means for treating any disease wherein the modulation of RORgamma has therapeutic effects, for instance in autoimmune diseases, autoimmune-related diseases, inflammatory diseases, fibrotic diseases, or cholestatic diseases.
US09902723B2	Pyrazole derivative manufacturing method The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a compound represented by formula (I). With this method, provided is a method for manufacturing a 4-substituted-N-(2-phenyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-7-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid amide derivative; or an intermediate for this manufacturing method.
US09902722B2	Biaryl kinase inhibitors The present disclosure is generally directed to compounds which can inhibit AAK1 (adaptor associated kinase 1), compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for inhibiting AAK1.
US09902720B2	Pyrazolopyridine derivatives as modulators of TNF activity A series of substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives, being potent modulators of human TNFα activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.
US09902715B2	Compounds The present invention relates to novel retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma (RORγ) modulators and their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by RORγ.
US09902713B2	Neuroprotective compounds and use thereof Provided herein are compositions and methods for reducing one or both of axonal degeneration and neuronal cell death associated with a disease or traumatic brain injury. An aminopropyl carbazole agent with potent neuroprotective properties is described. Specifically, (−)-(S)-N-(3-(3,6-dibromo-9H-carbazol-9-yl)-2-fluoropropyl)-6-methoxypyridin-2-amine, is proposed as a new pharmacological agent for protecting patients against axonal degeneration and chronic consequences of TBI.
US09902707B2	Detergent compositions A compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C5 to C39 alkyl or alkenyl group and R2 is (c) wherein A is an anion.
US09902703B2	Somatostatin modulators and uses thereof Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, diastereomeric mixture, or individual enantiomers thereof, that are somatostatin modulators, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders that would benefit from modulation of somatostatin activity.
US09902700B2	Method and system for preparing caprolactam The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a caprolactam and the method includes steps of subjecting cyclohexanone oxime and sulfuric acid to a Beckmann rearrangement reaction to obtain a rearrangement mixture; neutralizing the rearrangement mixture and extracting the neutralized rearrangement mixture using an organic solvent sequentially; and subjecting the extracted organic solution to a hydrogenation reaction so as to simplify the process to produce a high quality caprolactam.
US09902696B2	1,4-substituted piperidine derivatives Described herein are 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds according to Formula I that have demonstrated activity as fatty acid synthase inhibitors. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds, and methods of treating diseases mediated by fatty acid synthase, by administering one or more of the compounds or pharmaceutical formulations described herein. Also described herein are methods of synthesizing the compounds described, including the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds and synthetic intermediates useful in those syntheses.
US09902694B2	Crystalline forms This invention relates to crystalline forms of (R)-1-(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)indoline-5-carbonitrile, a modulator of the androgen receptor, and methods for the use in treatment.
US09902690B2	Ethoxylated surfactants The present invention provides sulfur- or selenium-containing compounds comprising hydrophobic moieties and ethoxylated ester or ethoxylated amide moieties such that the compounds have surfactant properties. Also provided are methods for using the disclosed compounds or mixtures thereof in a variety of applications.
US09902687B2	Compound A compound is represented by the following formula (1). In the formula (1), Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, Ra are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 15 carbon atoms, Rb1 to Rb4 are independently a halogen atom, a cyano group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or the like, Rc1 to Rc10 are independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or the like, * is a bonding position at which one of Rc1 to Rc10 is bonded to either nitrogen atom, x is an integer from 0 to 3, y is an integer from 0 to 4, and z are independently an integer from 0 to 5.
US09902686B2	Multiphase reactor system A one-to-many parallelized millireactor system capable of high throughput production in millireactors. Also disclosed is a method for carrying out multi-phase reactions.
US09902684B2	Compound isolated from Isodon forrestii var. forrestii and preparation method and applications thereof A compound of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and its preparation method and applications, the new structure of the compound of formula I has not been reported in literature. It is isolated from Isodon forrestii var. forrestii and can be a compound served as Trx1 selective inhibitor. The present invention further discloses a pharmaceutical composition, preparation of the compound of Formula I and its applications in preparing medicines for preventing or treating cancer. Iso A of the present invention has the advantages of low toxicity, high safety and strong pharmacological effect, which suggests a potential prospect in pharmaceutical applications.
US09902682B2	5-bromo-2-(alpha-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salts in different crystal forms, and preparation method thereof The present invention discloses 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt in different crystal forms and the preparation methods thereof, and belongs to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. Said different crystal forms of 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt include: amorphous 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt, crystal form A of 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt, and crystal form B of 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt. The different crystal forms of 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt obtained according to the present invention have better stability and water-solubility than the mixed forms of 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt, thus is advantageous for pharmaceutical use. Moreover, the different crystal forms of 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid sodium salt possess much better therapeutic effect than 5-bromo-2-(α-hydroxypentyl)benzoic acid potassium salt.
US09902681B2	N-3 immunoresolvents: structures and actions The invention describes novel mono-hydroxy, di-hydroxy and tri-hydroxy docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) analogs, their preparation, isolation, identification, purification and uses thereof. Resolution of inflammation is now held to be an active process where autacoids promote homeostasis. Using functional-metabololipidomics and in vivo systems, endogenous n-3 docosapentaenoic (DPA) acid is converted during inflammation-resolution in mice and by human leukocytes to novel n-3 products congenerous to D-series resolvins (Rv), protectins (PD) and maresins (MaR), termed specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPM). The new n-3 DPA structures include 7,8,17-trihydroxy-9,11,13,15E, 19Zdocosapentaenoic acid (RvD1n_3 DPA), 7, 14-dihydroxy-8, 10, 12, 16Z, 19Z-docosapentaenoic acid (MaR1n_3 DPA) and related bioactive products.
US09902680B2	Method for processing acetic acid solvent in oxidising unit of PTA industrial apparatus The present invention relates to a method for processing acetic acid solvent in an oxidizing unit of a PTA industrial apparatus; said method uses a pressure filter machine to filter crude terephthalic acid slurry, and then, using a multi-stage counter-current method, uses washing water to wash the acetic acid solvent, and, by means of setting up a bias-current and drainage, prevents residual liquid in the filtrate pipe from entering the next area following the rotation of the pressure filter machine, improving washing efficiency and reducing the amount of washing water; the present invention integrates the processes of filtering and washing crude terephthalic acid into a single pressure filter machine, such that the process is shorter, the occupied floor space is reduced, and energy consumption is lower. A method feeding nitrogen gas into the mother liquor tank and washing liquid tank is used to regulate the pressure balance of the system.
US09902675B2	Vinyl-group-containing fluorene compound A novel vinyl-group-containing fluorene compound and a method for producing the same, a polymerizable monomer and cross-linking agent including this compound, a leaving-group-containing fluorene compound, a monovinyl-group-containing fluorene compound, and methods for producing the same. This vinyl-group-containing fluorene compound is represented by formula (1). In the formula, W1 and W2 represent a group represented by formula (2), a group represented by formula (4), a hydroxyl group, or a (meth)acryloyloxy group, R3a and R3b represent a cyano group, a halogen atom, or a monovalent hydrocarbon, and n1 and n2 are integers of 0-4. In formulas (2) and (4), a ring (Z) is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring, X is a single bond or a group represented by —S—, R1 is a single bond or a C1-4 alkylene group, R2 is a specific substituent group such as a monovalent hydrocarbon, and m is an integer of 0 or greater.
US09902674B2	Process of production of 2,5-dimethylphenol The present invention relates to a new method to produce 2,5-dimethylphenol (2,5-DMP).
US09902673B2	Methods for producing butanol Methods and compositions for producing 1-butanol are described herein. In some examples, the methods can comprise, contacting a reactant comprising ethanol with a catalyst system, thereby producing a product comprising 1-butanol. The catalyst system can comprise, for example, an iridium catalyst and a nickel, copper, and/or zinc catalyst. The nickel, copper, and zinc catalysts can comprise nickel, copper, and/or zinc and a sterically bulky ligand.
US09902670B2	Production method for composition containing 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1223xd) and/or 1,1,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (CFO-1213xa) The present invention provides a method that produces a composition containing 1223xd and/or 1213xa by a gas-phase reaction, and that achieves production efficiency higher than known methods. The present invention provides a method for producing a composition containing at least one fluorine-containing olefin selected from 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1223xd) and 1,1,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (CFO-1213xa), the method comprising subjecting at least one starting compound selected from a chlorine-containing alkane represented by Formula (1-1): CF3CHXCHX2, wherein each X is independently H or Cl, with the proviso that at least one X represents Cl, and a chlorine-containing alkene represented by Formula (1-2): CF3CX═CX2, wherein each X is independently H or Cl, with the proviso that at least one X represents Cl, to a gas-phase oxychlorination reaction in a temperature range of 380° C. or lower in the presence of oxidative gas and hydrogen chloride gas.
US09902669B2	Oxidative dehydrogenation process with hydrocarbon moderator gas and reduced nitrogen feed Oxidative dehydrogenation includes: (a) providing a gaseous feed stream to a catalytic reactor, the feed stream comprising a dehydrogenation reactant, oxygen, superheated steam, hydrocarbon moderator gas and optionally nitrogen, wherein the molar ratio of moderator gas to oxygen in feed stream is typically from 4:1 to 1:1 and the molar ratio of oxygen to nitrogen in the feed stream is at least 2; (b) oxidatively dehydrogenating the reactant in the reactor to provide a dehydrogenated product enriched effluent product stream; and (c) recovering dehydrogenated product from the effluent product stream. One preferred embodiment is a process for making butadiene including dimerizing ethylene to n-butene in a homogeneous reaction medium to provide a hydrocarbonaceous n-butene rich feed stream and oxidatively dehydrogenating the n-butene so formed.
US09902668B2	Hydrogenation reactor and process A reactor and process for removing unsaturated alkynes and diolefinic impurities from olefins and oxygenates.
US09902665B2	Method for producing hydrocarbons by non-oxidative coupling of methane A method for producing C2+ hydrocarbons and H2 comprising (a) introducing to a reactor a reactant mixture comprising methane, (b) heating the reactant mixture to a preheating temperature to yield a heated mixture, (c) generating free radicals in the heated mixture to form a primary effluent mixture comprising free radicals, C2+ hydrocarbons, H2, and unreacted methane, (d) reacting the primary effluent mixture in a secondary reaction zone to form a secondary effluent mixture comprising C2+ hydrocarbons, H2, free radicals, and unreacted methane, at a secondary reaction zone temperature that is greater than the preheating temperature, wherein a free radicals amount in the primary effluent mixture is greater than a free radicals amount in the secondary effluent mixture, (e) cooling the secondary effluent mixture to a quench temperature lower than the secondary reaction zone temperature to yield a product mixture comprising C2+ hydrocarbons and H2, and (f) recovering the product mixture.
US09902658B2	Iron-based nutritive composition This invention pertains to a process for manufacturing an iron-based nutrient composition comprising at least the steps of supplying an iron source and a phosphate source containing at least one polyphosphate, further comprising a mixing step of the iron source with the phosphate source. The iron source and phosphate sources being in their solid phase, the mixing of the two being solid-solid mixing, leading to the obtaining of a water-soluble, iron-based solid nutrient composition.
US09902656B2	System and method for the production of gypsum board using starch pellets The present invention relates to a system and method for the production of gypsum board using starch pellets. In accordance with the present disclosure, the starch necessary for board formation is provided in the form of starch pellets. These pellets are mixed with a gypsum slurry in a mixer. The pellets are initially insoluble and do not dissolve. However, during subsequent drying stages, the pellets become soluble and dissolve into the gypsum phase. This both provides the desired starch component and also results in the formation of voids within the set gypsum.
US09902655B2	Zirconium oxide-titanium oxide composite sol and production method thereof The present invention provides a zirconium oxide-titanium oxide composite sol comprising single nano-level, monodisperse, and amorphous zirconium oxide-titanium oxide composite nanoparticles.Specifically, the present invention provides a zirconium oxide-titanium oxide composite sol comprising zirconium oxide-titanium oxide composite nanoparticles dispersed in a dispersion medium; wherein the zirconium oxide-titanium oxide composite nanoparticles have a ZrO2/TiO2 composition ratio of 95/5 to 50/50, and a primary particle diameter of 10 nm or less, and the dispersion medium is a polar dispersion medium.
US09902653B2	Refractory object and process of forming a glass sheet using the refractory object A refractory object can include at least approximately 10 wt % Al2O3 and at least approximately 1 wt % SiO2. In an embodiment, the refractory object can include an additive. In a particular embodiment, the additive can include TiO2, Y2O3, SrO, BaO, CaO, Ta2O5, Fe2O3, ZnO, or MgO. The refractory object can include at least approximately 3 wt % of the additive. In an additional embodiment, the refractory object can include no greater than approximately 8 wt % of the additive. In a further embodiment, the creep rate of the refractory object can be at least approximately 1×10−6 h−1. In another embodiment, the creep rate of the refractory object can be no greater than approximately 5×10−5 h−1. In an illustrative embodiment, the refractory object can include a glass overflow trough or a forming block.
US09902643B2	Production method of optical fiber preform and production method of optical fiber A production method of an optical fiber preform includes: forming a porous preform by depositing silica particles at an outer periphery of a core rod; and vitrifying the porous preform by conducting thermal treatment steps. At a first thermal treatment step that is an initial thermal treatment step of the thermal treatment steps, the porous preform is heated so that internal temperatures at two end portions in a longitudinal direction of the porous preform increase before an internal temperature of a center portion in the longitudinal direction increases.
US09902640B2	Process and system tuning precision glass sheet bending Methods and apparatus provide for modification of a work-piece at elevated temperatures. A carrier may be provided and operable to support the work-piece. A support mechanism may be provided that is movable via gross translation between a retracted position such that a distal end thereof is away from the carrier, and an extended position such that the distal end thereof is at least proximate to the carrier. A work-piece modification system may be coupled to, and disposed proximate to, the distal end of the support mechanism, and operating to facilitate modifying the work-piece at an elevated temperature. A precision tuning mechanism may couple the work-piece modification system to the support mechanism, and may operate to provide fine adjustments to an orientation, and a distance, of the work-piece modification system relative to the work-piece.
US09902639B2	Submerged combustion melter comprising a melt exit structure designed to minimize impact of mechanical energy, and methods of making molten glass A melter apparatus includes a floor, a ceiling, and a wall connecting the floor and ceiling at a perimeter of the floor and ceiling, a melting zone being defined by the floor, ceiling and wall, the melting zone having a feed inlet and a molten glass outlet positioned at opposing ends of the melting zone. Melter apparatus include an exit end having a melter exit structure for discharging turbulent molten glass formed by one or more submerged combustion burners, the melter exit structure fluidly and mechanically connecting the melter vessel to a molten glass conditioning channel. The melter exit structure includes a fluid-cooled transition channel configured to form a frozen glass layer or highly viscous glass layer, or combination thereof, on inner surfaces of the fluid-cooled transition channel and thus protect the melter exit structure from mechanical energy imparted from the melter vessel to the melter exit structure.
US09902635B2	Method for deammonification process control using pH, specific conductivity, or ammonia A method and a system as described herein, including a method and system of treating ammonium containing water in a deammonification MBBR process where partial nitritation and anaerobic ammonium oxidation may occur simultaneously in a biofilm, or in an integrated fixed film activated sludge process where partial nitritation takes place in a suspended growth fraction and anaerobic ammonium oxidation occurs in a biofilm. The method and system include controlling airflow to the reactor to achieve a target pH, a target alkalinity, a target specific conductivity, and/or a target ammonium concentration in the reactor or in the effluent.
US09902631B2	Kit for wastewater treatment, and manufacturing method for and use of photocatalyst The present invention relates to a kit for water treatment, comprising: a photocatalyst including at least one of SnFe2O4, ZnFe2O4, CuFe2O4, Fe3O4, MnFe2O4 and NiFe2O4; and an active oxide. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a photocatalyst and a use of the prepared photocatalyst.
US09902630B2	Apparatus and method for liquid pumping It is to be understood that embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and a method for pumping a liquid, for example to recirculate liquid in a liquid storage tank by means of a gas lift pump. A perforated extension at the top of a gas lift allows the apparatus to be used in circumstances where the depth of liquid in the tank may vary over a wide range. Gases other than air may be used in the gas lift, so as to change the acidity and the concentrations of dissolved gases, particularly oxygen, in the liquid. The gas may be introduced into the gas lift through a whistle that generates intense sound waves and couples them into the liquid. These features when used in combination have particular application against invasive species in the ballast water of ocean-going tankers.
US09902629B2	Apparatus for magnetic treatment of flowing fluids An apparatus for magnetic treatment of fluids comprises a tubular body which retains a plurality of magnets and which defines an inner flow channel, a plurality of spaced apart positioning rings secured in the flow channel to the body, each positioning ring having including a plurality of annularly distributed, radially extending turbulence fins disposed in alignment with and annularly to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the tubular body, and one or more radially extending support posts, one support post on a first one of the rings having an outwardly-biased retaining pin, and one of the support posts on a second one of the rings including an outwardly-oriented locking nut for locking the second ring flow channel of the tubular body by rotatably extending the nut from the post.
US09902627B2	Stable percarboxylic acid compositions and uses thereof The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.
US09902626B2	Method and filter for removing nitrate ions A method for removing nitrate ions from a solution is presented. The method includes providing a polymer comprising a protonated amine moiety and an anion derived from an acid having a pKa value greater than about 1. The method further includes contacting the polymer with the solution to bind at least a portion of the nitrate ions in the solution with the polymer, and form a polymer-nitrate complex. The method furthermore includes separating at least a portion of the polymer-nitrate complex from the solution.
US09902623B2	Macroporous titanium compound monolith and method for producing same Provided are a macroporous titanium compound monolith and a production method thereof, the macroporous titanium compound monolith having a framework that is composed of a titanium compound other than titanium dioxide, having controlled macropores, and having electron conductivity, the titanium compound being oxygen-deficient titanium oxide, titanium oxynitride, or titanium nitride. Provided is a method including: placing a macroporous titanium dioxide monolith and a metal having titanium-reducing ability in a container, the macroporous titanium dioxide monolith having a co-continuous structure of a macropore and a framework that is composed of titanium dioxide; creating a vacuum atmosphere or an inert gas atmosphere within the container; and heating the monolith and the metal to cause gas-phase reduction that removes oxygen atom from the titanium dioxide composing the monolith by the metal acting as an oxygen getter, thereby obtaining a macroporous oxygen-deficient titanium oxide monolith having a co-continuous structure of the macropore and a framework that is composed of oxygen-deficient titanium oxide, the macroporous oxygen-deficient titanium oxide monolith having electron conductivity derived from the oxygen-deficient titanium oxide.
US09902620B2	Production of precipitated silica employing a fast blender A unique method for preparing precipitated silica entails reacting a silicate with an acidifying agent to obtain a suspension of precipitated silica, and separating and drying the suspension, and further wherein the precipitation includes contacting a silicate with an acidifying agent in an acidic medium in a fast blender.
US09902613B2	Positioning method in microprocessing process of bulk silicon A positioning method in a microprocessing process of bulk silicon comprises the steps of: fabricating, on a first surface of a first substrate (10), a first pattern (100), a stepper photo-etching machine alignment mark (200) for positioning the first pattern, and a double-sided photo-etching machine first alignment mark (300) for positioning the stepper photo-etching machine alignment mark; fabricating, on a second surface, opposite to the first surface, of the first substrate, a double-sided photo-etching machine second alignment mark (400) corresponding to the double-sided photo-etching machine first alignment mark; bonding a second substrate (20) on the first surface of the first substrate; performing thinning on a first surface of the second substrate; fabricating, on the first surface of the second substrate, a double-sided photo-etching machine third alignment mark (500) corresponding to the double-sided photo-etching machine second alignment mark; and finding, on the first surface of the second substrate by using the double-sided photo-etching machine third alignment mark, a corresponding position of the stepper photo-etching machine alignment mark.
US09902609B2	Cushion structure and construction One exemplary aspect of the present disclosure relates to, among other things, a tunable cushion including a core made of a polymer material, and at least one topper layer adjacent the core, which is also made of a polymer material. Further, the core and the at least one topper layer provide a cushion assembly having a support factor of less than or equal to 4 with an Indentation Load Deflection (ILD) determined using a 4 inch batt sample of the cushion assembly.
US09902597B2	Torque limiter for power winch Disclosed is a torque limiter for a power winch, and a torque limit mechanism is installed for timely cut off the power transmission whenever the reverse torque generated by a carrying load exceeds a torque bearable by the power supply during a power transmission process for transmitting the power outputted from a power supply to a reduction mechanism through a long shaft, so as to prevent the power supply from being damaged by overload. The torque limit mechanism is formed by a torsion shaft, a friction plate, a brake pad, a disc-shaped elastic member, an adjustable positioning ring and a positioning screw ring.
US09902595B2	Elevator A rope clamp for clamping one or more ropes includes a first clamping member having a first clamping face for being set against one or more ropes to be clamped and a second clamping member having a second clamping face for being set against one or more ropes to be clamped. The clamping faces defining a gap (between them) for receiving one or more ropes. The clamping members are relatively movable towards each other such that the gap is narrowed. The first clamping member and/or the second clamping member includes a metallic face part forming the clamping face of the clamping member, a metallic body part on the back side of the face part, and an elastic intermediate part made of elastic material between the body part and the face part for elastically transmitting force between the body part and the face part.
US09902590B2	Retractable-expandable restraint device A restraint device and method of using a restraint device including an outer body, a storage wheel, a line, a first and second connector, and a release mechanism. The storage wheel may be carried by an internal portion of the outer body. The line may be carried by the storage wheel and moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The first connector may be connected to a portion of the outer body and adapted to be connected to at least a portion of an external structure. The second connector may be detachably connected to an end portion of the line and adapted to be detachably connected to a restraint. The release mechanism may be carried by the outer body and in mechanical communication with the storage wheel. The release mechanism may be moveable between an engaged position and a released position.
US09902589B2	Cord winder and rail storage system A winder accessory comprises a gripper assembly adapted to be releasably attached to a rail. A cord winder mechanism is supported on the gripper and comprises a spooling mechanism for winding a cord. The spool mechanism rotates on a rotating joint about a first axis of rotation relative to the gripper. The spooling mechanism may comprise a wireform. A detachable pivot joint may be provided between the cord winder mechanism and the gripper assembly that defines a second axis of rotation.
US09902584B2	Foil removal device and a method for removing a foil from a tire tread Provided is a foil removal device and a method for removing a foil from a tire tread in a removal direction, wherein the foil removal device includes a foil collection unit with a winding element, a winding drive for receiving the foil at or near one of the ends of the foil, a gripper for engaging the foil prior to the removal of the foil and a gripper drive for moving the gripper from the gripping position towards the foil collection unit to partially remove the foil from the tire tread. The gripper is arranged for releasing the foil when the foil collection unit has received the foil. The winding drive is arranged for driving the winding element to engage and subsequently remove the foil. The removal device includes a displacement drive for moving the foil collection unit simultaneously with the winding drive driving the winding element.
US09902581B2	Paper-sheet transport device To enable a user, when removing a sheet of paper from a transport mechanism, to easily remove the sheet of paper from the transport mechanism even with structure in which a transport roller is provided at a position inaccessible to a user. A paper-sheet transport device, including: a drive part which drives a transport mechanism transporting a sheet of paper; a cover; a shaft that rotatable in a predetermined direction by drive generated by the drive part, the shaft including a transport roller fixed thereto for transporting the sheet of paper; a lever which is arranged at, at least, a drive part side end out of both ends of the shaft and which, through a part of the cover, receives force due to an opening/closing operation of the cover; and a ratchet via which the lever and the shaft are engaged or disengaged, and which changes from the engaged state to the disengaged state in response to the lever receiving the force due to the opening/closing operation of the cover.
US09902579B2	Feeding device with slide A feeding device for a digital processing machine includes a paper passage, a sheet-feeding roller, a friction device, and a slide. The sheet-feeding roller is disposed in the paper passage, and the friction device is disposed opposite to the sheet-feeding roller. The sheet-feeding roller separates a sheet with the friction device. The slide is disposed at a left side and a right side of the sheet-feeding roller. The slide is lowered from a first position to a second position when the sheet-feeding roller rotates, such that the sheet contacts the sheet-feeding roller.
US09902577B2	Mobile access unit and cage Fall restraint equipment comprising a mobile access unit having a mobile platform portion, a ladder portion, and a cage portion. The components of the fall restraint equipment are formed from butterflying, lasering, cutting, bending, and/or stamping continuous pieces of tubular and sheet metal. The components of the mobile access unit are modular and include adapters of varying height that cause the mobile access unit to exhibit varying height. Also, the mobile access unit is adaptable so that it can roll in a first direction of orientation of the ladder or a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
US09902575B1	Bin auger apparatus with auger clearing position An auger system for removing particulate material from an interior of s storage bin having a bin floor with a center and a periphery. The auger system may comprise an outflow auger for positioning from the center of the bin floor to the periphery of the bin floor to move the particulate material from the center to the periphery, an inflow auger for positioning from the periphery of the bin floor to the center of the bin floor to move the particulate material toward the center of the bin floor to feed particulate material to the outflow auger; and a movement assembly configured to move the inflow auger with respect to the outflow auger. The system may also include a lift assembly configured to lift the inflow auger upwardly with respect to the bin floor from a lowered operational position to a raised, clearing position.
US09902571B2	Air distribution system for a pneumatic conveying system A plenum of distributing a flow of air from an air source includes ports extending from a face element of a body. The ports are configured to direct the flow of air out of the plenum, and the ports are arranged on the face element in a first row having first length, a second row having a second length, and a third row having a third length. The first row is positioned proximate to the top element, the third row is positioned proximate to the bottom element, and the second row is positioned between the first row and the third row. In addition, the second length is greater than the first length and the third length, and a shape of the face element is configured to accommodate the first length of the first row, the second length of the second row, and the third length of the third row.
US09902570B1	Canister delivery system A canister delivery system includes a vacuum unit. The vacuum unit includes a tube, a canister receiving cylinder and a canister that is slidably positioned within the tube. The vacuum unit selectively urges the canister in the tube. Thus, the canister is selectively delivered into and drawn out of the canister receiving cylinder. The canister is selectively removed from the canister receiving cylinder. The tube is vertically oriented in a vehicle drive through and the canister receiving cylinder is aligned with a vehicle. An extension unit is coupled to the tube. The extension unit selectively extends the canister receiving cylinder outwardly from the tube when the canister is delivered into the canister receiving cylinder. Thus, the extension unit positions the canister receiving cylinder within reach of the vehicle.
US09902569B2	Sorting system having cover plates closing gaps between support structures The invention relates to a sorting system of the support structure type, which includes known sorting systems such as tray type sorting systems. They include a track along which carts and support structures are conveyed. Cover plates are arranged to close gaps between the support structures, also when the support structures are conveyed through curved sections, so that conveyed items are prevented from falling through the gaps. The invention further involves a gap closing kit for a support structure sorting system. The invention also involves a method of providing a support structure sorting system having a gap substantially closed between at least two support structures. The cover plates are connected to the support structures by leading systems as well as connected to guiding systems, which guiding systems have one part fixated to an adjacent cart. The support structures, the guiding systems and the leading systems are configured to control movement of the cover plates relative to the support structures in order to close a gap between adjacent support structures, when conveyed in sections of a track, which track may have only horizontal straight and curved sections, or include inclined or declined straight or curved sections.
US09902567B1	Brush diverter A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.
US09902566B2	Conveyor for an article handling unit, in particular for a folding unit for producing packages of pourable food products There is described a conveyor for an article handling unit, comprising an endless transport element fed with a plurality of articles at an input station and advancing the articles along a handling path to an output station; the transport element is formed by a plurality of modules, each comprising a supporting member adapted to receive in use a relative article to be handled; each module further comprises a rotating element mounted in a rotatable manner onto the supporting member to produce a change of orientation of the relative article before to release it at the output station.
US09902565B2	Article transport facility An article transport facility includes a traveling portion configured to travel on a traveling rail, a cleaning unit coupled to the traveling portion, a feeding portion configured to supply traveling driving power for the traveling portion and cleaning driving power for the cleaning unit, a power storage device connected between the feeding portion and the cleaning unit, and a power control portion. The power control portion is configured to: charge the power storage device with power corresponding to a driving state of the traveling portion and a position of the traveling portion along the transport path; and discharge the power storage device when power received from the feeding portion is insufficient relative to a total power of the traveling driving power and the cleaning driving power.
US09902558B2	Hopper release system A hopper release system includes a base member configured and disposed to selectively support a hopper, and a hopper release assembly mounted to the base member. The hopper release assembly includes a remote hopper release member configured and disposed to selectively disengage a hopper retaining member from the hopper.
US09902556B2	Capsule for beverage preparation The present invention is directed to container (11) for food or beverage preparation, comprising walls (12) defining at least one compartment adapted for containing at least one precursor ingredient, said walls (12) comprising at least one fluid connection portion (20) for fluidly coupling to a cooperating fluid connection portion (31) of a food or beverage preparation machine (1) having at least one source (3, 28) of a fluid mixing ingredient, whereby a food or beverage product is prepared within said compartment (11) by mixing said mixing ingredient with said precursor ingredient, said container (11) further comprising at least one food or beverage delivery wall (16, 17), characterized in that said container (11) comprises built-in pump means (10, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 29) suitable for pumping said mixing ingredient from said source (3, 28) when said container (11) is fluidly connected to said machine (1), and for generating a fluid circulation within said at least one compartment, such that a food or beverage product is prepared and expelled through said delivery wall (16, 17).
US09902555B2	Food preparation capsule The present invention concerns a capsule (11) containing a beverage ingredient, adapted to be functionally inserted in a food preparation machine (1), said capsule comprising walls (12) that define a cavity wherein said beverage is prepared by mixing said ingredient with a fluid injected therein under pressure by said machine, said capsule further comprising a dispensing opening (13), and opening means that open upon effect of the rise of pressure within said cavity, characterized in that said opening means comprise a flow-conducting channel (14) able to connect the capsule cavity to the dispensing opening (13) and a spring-mounted piston plug (15) that is movable in said channel between: (i) a closed position where said cavity pressure is below a first predetermined pressure Pc, the piston spring (16) is at rest, and the piston plug (15) seals against a sealing portion (19) of the channel walls, (ii) a dispensing position where said cavity pressure is equal or superior to Pc, the piston spring (16) is elastically deformed and the piston plug (15) is moved away from the channel walls so that beverage can flow outside of said capsule through said channel (14).
US09902554B2	Capsule for beverage and machine for producing a beverage A capsule for beverages includes an external casing provided with a first base wall and with a first side wall defining a cavity that is open and suitable for containing a filtering element and a product for obtaining a beverage and a first covering element fixed to a first rim of the external casing to close hermetically the cavity. The filtering element includes a second base wall and a second side wall that extends from the second base wall to a second rim fixed to the first base wall. The product is housed in a first chamber defined between the first side wall and the second side wall. The capsule can be used in a machine for producing a beverage.
US09902551B2	Dispenser and method of dispensing A dispenser for on-demand dispensing of a length of belt material and a first hook material patch is provided. The dispenser includes a first holder for a roll or a stack of continuous belt material, a dispensing outlet for the belt material, a separating element for separating the length of belt material from the roll or the stack of continuous belt material, a second holder for at least the first hook material patch, and a hook material patch providing device. The hook material patch providing device is arranged to cooperate with the second holder to dispense the first hook material patch. There is further provided a method of on-demand dispensing a belt.
US09902550B2	Box with six outwardly facing surfaces and at least one flap The present disclosure is directed to a box. The box includes six outwardly facing surfaces, the surfaces comprising a first face spaced apart from a second face, a top face spaced apart from a bottom face, and a left side face substantially parallel to and spaced apart from a right side face, the surfaces forming an interior space of the box, and at least one flap formed in a first face, wherein the flap is configured for deflection from the surface of the first face into the interior of the box, wherein the box is configured to enclose one or more sheets in an interior of the box, wherein the at least one flap is configured to support the one or more sheets in a position nearer the top face than the bottom face.
US09902548B2	Insulating container An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
US09902545B2	Seal head and container sealed with using the seal head Provided is a portion container whose detaching seal portion can be easily detached by a stress applied from a radial inner side based on an inside pressure of a container body, but can be hardly detached by a stress applied from the outside during distribution. Provided also are a seal head for sealing such container and a container sealed with using such seal head. The seal head includes pressing end portions for pressing a lid member against a flange of an opening. At least a portion of the pressing end portions is formed as an uneven projecting portion having different curvature radii in its cross sectional contour between a radial inner portion and a radial outer portion of the opening.
US09902538B2	Admixing closure device for a container A closure device for a container comprising a cover element for closing the container, a chamber arranged on the cover element and an inner housing. The chamber has a chamber end piece having an outlet opening that can be closed by means of a closure means. The inner housing comprises opening means for opening the outlet opening, wherein the chamber can be moved relative to the inner housing from a closed position into an outlet position. The chamber and the chamber end piece are connected to each other in a fluid-tight and gas-tight manner by means of a plastic seal injection molded on chamber and chamber end piece, wherein chamber, chamber end piece and plastic seal are formed from the same plastic. The invention further relates to a method for producing a closure device or a chamber.
US09902535B2	Child-resistant closure A child-resistant closure for a container, the closure comprising outer and inner nested caps each having a top panel and a side skirt depending generally peripherally therefrom, said outer cap loosely generally encompassing said inner cap to allow relative rotary and axial movement there between, the outer and inner caps having corresponding drive formations which can be brought into driving engagement when the caps are moved axially towards one another to a first axial position, one of the inner and outer caps comprising one or more spring members for urging the inner and outer caps axially away from each other to a second axial position, the other of the inner and outer caps comprising one or more ramps.
US09902531B2	End-hinged produce containers and produce packing system using same A container for produce adapted to open along a short end of the rectangular container. A produce packing system wherein the produce containers may be placed into a tray in such a fashion that the likelihood of a container's lid blocking another container is greatly reduced, if not wholly eliminated. The containers may have a plurality of vents.
US09902528B2	Mixing pouch with liquid and powder compartments A mixing pouch forms a packaging product that includes a first compartment containing a supply of a liquid ingredient and a second compartment that contains a supply of a powdered ingredient with a breakable seal between the two compartments to separate the two ingredients. Rupturing the breakable seal creates a common interior cavity and allows the mixing of the two ingredients to create a mixed product. One end of the mixing pouch is formed with a dispenser through which the mixed product is dispensed for use. An apparatus, such as a positionable clamp or an adhesive strip on the exterior of the mixing pouch, can reduce the size of the common interior cavity to facilitate the dispensing of the mixed product. Preferably, the mixing pouch is a flexible plastic member having a dispensing end formed with a channel closed by a tear-away portion.
US09902526B2	Storage assembly A storage assembly includes a first disk that may be positioned on a support surface. A storage array is provided and the storage array may contain a plurality of objects. The storage array has a plurality of bins and the objects may be positioned in the bins. The storage array is rotatably positioned on the first disk. A cover is removably coupled to the storage array. A handle is removably coupled to the storage array and the handle be manipulated thereby facilitating the storage array to be carried.
US09902524B2	Planar composite with layers of plastic of different Vicat softening temperatures The present invention generally relates to a sheetlike composite (3) comprising a layer configuration with at least the following layers: i. a first layer of thermoplastic KSu (13); ii. a carrier layer (4); iii. a barrier layer (5); iv. a second layer of thermoplastic KSw (7); wherein the sheetlike composite has at least one further layer of thermoplastic KSv (35); wherein the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSu (13) is higher than the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSw (7). The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the sheetlike composite, a container surrounding an interior which comprises at least one such sheetlike composite, and a process for the production of this container.
US09902521B2	Manual sonic welding machine A system and method is presented that provides a manual sonic welding device for welding multiple labels or other articles together. The manual sonic welding device includes an anvil and a head. The anvil is where the labels are placed on the welding device and allows the high frequency vibration from the welding device to be directed to the proper interfaces of the labels. The head allows the multiple labels to be assembled under pressure. Additionally, the manual sonic welding device includes a converter, a sonic horn, and a power supply to seal the multiple labels together. The power supply delivers a high power AC signal, the converter converts the electrical signal into a mechanical vibration, and the sonic horn applies the mechanical vibration to the labels to be welded. The manual sonic welding device also includes dual safety switches which activate the device.
US09902519B2	Cutting tool and method of operating same A cutting tool and method of operating cutting tool. The tool includes a support having a first side and a second side. The tool further includes a handle coupled to at least one of the first side and the second side. The handle includes a blade, wherein the handle is configured to move the blade between a first position and a second position. An alignment guide is coupled to the support. The alignment guide includes a channel configured to receive the blade positioned in the second position.
US09902517B2	Apparatus and method for a structurally resilient package A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package having a substantially box-shaped configuration is disclosed. A pillow pouch package is received onto a flighted conveyor. The pillow pouch package has a first squared end and an angular end located opposite to the first squared end. The pillow pouch package is received so that the first squared end rests on the flighted conveyor. Thereafter the pillow pouch package is conditioned at least in part by tamping the angular end with a tamping plate. The angular end of the package is subsequently heat treated to form a second squared end. A set of cooling plates is then applied to the second squared end to set the final shape and form the structurally resilient package having a substantially box-shaped configuration.
US09902508B2	Delivery device with separate chambers connectable in fluid communication when ready for use, and related method A device and method are provided for storing substances separately, and for mixing the substances prior to use. The device defines at least one first chamber for receiving a first substance, and at least one second chamber for receiving a second substance. A first sealing portion is located between the first and second chambers and is movable between a closed position preventing fluid communication between the chambers, and an open position permitting fluid communication between the first and second chambers for mixing the substances. First and second penetrable and resealable portions in fluid communication with the first and second chamber(s), respectively, may be used for filling by penetrating them with an injection member and introduce the substances therethrough and into the respective chamber, and resealing the injection apertures and the substances within the respective chamber.
US09902506B2	Using aircraft data recorded during flight to predict aircraft engine behavior Historical aircraft data recorded during flight associated with a plurality of aircraft engines and a plurality of prior aircraft flights is accessed and metrics from the aircraft data recorded during flight is automatically calculated on a per-flight basis, and a probabilistic model is employed to capture and represent relationships based on the calculated metrics, the relationships including a plurality of engine parameters and flight parameters. Conditional probability distributions are then calculated for a particular aircraft engine during a potential or historical aircraft flight based on the probabilistic model, engine parameter values associated with the particular aircraft engine, and flight parameter values associated with the potential or historical aircraft flight, and indications associated with the calculated conditional probability distributions are displayed.
US09902502B2	Super capacitor based emergency lighting system An emergency lighting system (ELS) for an aircraft has a capacitor, at least one of an onboard power system and a ground power unit configured to charge the capacitor, and a light emitting diode (LED) selectively powered by the capacitor.
US09902500B2	Aircraft with an engine having a by-pass air inlet opening and a bleed air outlet An aircraft having at least one first and one second engine, each engine comprising a main air inlet opening, a by-pass air inlet opening and a bleed air outlet, said main air inlet opening being provided with an inlet barrier filter for filtering a main air stream through said main air inlet opening into the engine, said by-pass air inlet opening being provided with a by-pass door that is operable by an associated operating element to enable a by-pass air stream through said by-pass air inlet opening into the engine, and said bleed air outlet being provided for creating an outgoing bleed air stream going out of the engine in operation, at least one associated operating element being controllable by an outgoing bleed air stream.
US09902498B2	Device for the attachment of seats in passenger cabins, a seat track, a holding device, and a method A device for the attachment of seats in passenger cabins of aeroplanes, road coaches, ships, railways, and similar, with at least one seat track, which has at least one exterior latching section, and with at least one holding device for purposes of attaching the seat to the at least one seat track. The at least one holding device has two integrated arms to engage around the latching sections and a multiplicity of teeth to fix it in position. The teeth can be moved in the vertical direction of the seat track. A seat track thermally is coated on at least some sections with exterior latching sections. A method is disclosed for the attachment of seats in passenger cabins.
US09902496B2	Multi-directional elastomeric dampened ball joint assembly A method and apparatus for reducing a force. An apparatus comprises a multi-directional joint assembly and a damper associated with the multi-directional joint assembly. The multi-directional joint assembly has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end move relative to each other. The damper is comprised of a number of elastomeric layers and a number of rigid layers interspersed with each other reducing at least one of a force and a moment.
US09902492B1	Apparatus and method for roll moment equalization at high advance ratios for rotary wing aircraft A method for equalizing rolling moments at high advance ratios is disclosed including impelling an aircraft in a forward direction at an airspeed by means of a thrust source and rotating a rotor of the aircraft at an angular velocity with respect to the airspeed effective to cause a positive total lift on each blade due to air flow over the blades in the retreating direction when the blade is moving in the retreating direction. The rotor includes an even number of blades placed at equal angular intervals around the rotor hub. One or both of cyclic pitch and rotor angle of attack are adjusted such that a rolling moment of the retreating blade due to reverse air flow is between 0.3 and 0.7 times a rolling moment on the advancing blade due to lift.
US09902491B2	Reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.
US09902485B2	Airline door retractable wave fence with steps for evacuation Systems, methods, and apparatus for permitting evacuation of an aircraft following a water landing are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method involves deploying, an evacuation unit, from inside a storage housing located proximate a door of the aircraft. In one or more embodiments, the evacuation unit comprises at least one step and a wave fence. In at least one embodiment, when the evacuation unit is fully deployed, at least a portion of the wave fence is in water-tight contact with at least a portion of a frame of the door such that water flow into the aircraft is prevented and/or inhibited.
US09902484B2	Flight deck arrangement A flight deck arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a window. The flight deck arrangement further includes a surface disposed proximate the window and positioned below the window. The flight deck arrangement further includes a rail mounted to the surface. The rail is disposed proximate the window and positioned below the window. The rail extends along the surface in a direction generally aligned with a lower portion of the window. The flight deck arrangement still further includes a visor mounted to the rail and selectively positionable along the rail.
US09902482B2	Deep rolling forming Disclosed are a method and system to form a contoured structure using deep rolling. The method includes using deep rolling to introduce plastic deformation to one or more portions of a work piece to form a convex contour in the work piece. The work piece, and subsequently formed contoured structure, can be metal or composite. The disclosed deep rolling systems and methods form, for example contoured aircraft panels, while also providing fatigue strength improvement and low level of work hardening during the forming process rather than as a post-production surface treatment.
US09902478B2	Pod propulsion device and a method for cooling such The invention relates to a system and method for cooling of a pod propulsion device, including a motor casing (3) and a strut (2), which strut (2) is connected at a lower part thereof to the motor casing (3) and is arranged to be connected at an upper part thereof to a hull (1) of a ship, said motor casing (3) including a housing (6) enclosing an electric motor (5) with a stator (51) and a rotor, wherein periodically a forced cooling air flow (W,S) is shifted to use a front duct (2A) as supply (S) for limited time period TF and thereafter shift to use the aft duct (2B) as supply (S) for a limited time period TA. The invention also relates to a ship provided with such a system and method for cooling of pod propulsion device.
US09902472B2	Semi-submersible platform A semi-submersible floating structure for the drilling and production of offshore oil and gas is provided. The semi-submersible floating structure includes a pontoon having a plurality of pontoon sections, an outer edge, and an inner edge, the pontoon sections defining an interior space. The semi-submersible floating structure further includes a plurality of columns extending vertically upward from the pontoon. Each column has an upper section having an upper column width; and a lower section. The lower section has a bottom end coupled to the pontoon and aligned with the outer edge of the pontoon, the bottom end having a lower column width greater than the upper column width, at least part of the bottom end protruding into the interior space. The lower section further has a flared portion between the upper section and the bottom end; the flared portion having a width that varies from the upper column width at the upper section to the lower column width at the bottom end. A pontoon center-to-center distance between central axes of opposing sections of the pontoon is greater than a corresponding column center-to-center distance between central axes of opposing upper sections of the columns coupled to the opposing sections of the pontoon.
US09902471B2	Method and system for cargo fluid transfer at open sea Methods and systems are for transferring fluid cargo between a first vessel and a second vessel at open sea in a Parallel configuration. The first vessel is equipped with a cargo connection point and the second vessel is equipped with cargo manifold. A tubular line is connectable between the cargo connection point and the cargo manifold. The method can include attaching a self-propelled buoy to the second vessel; connecting a cargo connection between the self-propelled buoy and the cargo manifold; connecting a cargo line between the cargo connection point and the self-propelled buoy; transferring cargo between the cargo connection point and the cargo vessel; and relying on the self-propelled buoy to keep the self-propelled buoy within predetermined distance boundaries from the first vessel also when the self-propelled buoy is attached to the second vessel.
US09902466B2	Offshore drilling or production vessel with single length mooring line of high strength polyolefin fibers The invention relates to an offshore drilling or production vessel comprising a platform and a mooring system attached thereto, said mooring system comprising: i.) a support frame with a winch-drum mounted thereon; ii.) a mooring line for mooring said platform to the ocean floor, said mooring line comprising a first portion and a second portion; wherein said first portion is hauled on and paid off by said winch-drum; wherein said second portion is anchored to the ocean floor; characterized in that the mooring line is a single length mooring line comprising high strength polyolefin fibers; wherein the first portion of the mooring line has a first mass (M1) of polyolefin fibers per unit length and the second portion of the mooring line has a second mass (M2) of polyolefin fibers per unit length; wherein the ratio M1/M2 is greater than 1 and wherein said first portion extends continuously into said second portion through a tapered portion of the mooring line.
US09902465B2	Moving apparatus and method of operating the same Disclosed are an moving apparatus and a method of performing work to an interior of a hull block. The moving apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a guide rail configured to guide a working robot, a moving means driving unit configured to move the moving apparatus, and a storage battery configured to supply electricity to the moving means driving unit.
US09902456B2	Storage part structure of saddle-ride-type vehicle A storage part structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle with a key cylinder for opening or closing of a box lid with a simple structure. The storage part structure for a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a head pipe, a main frame extending rearwardly from the head pipe, a storage box arranged in the vicinity of the main frame wherein the storage box opens upwardly. A box lid covers an opening portion of the upwardly openable storage box in an openable and closable manner, wherein a key cylinder for operating a box-side locking mechanism for locking the box lid is arranged behind a handle holder and in front of the storage box. The box lid includes an arm portion positioned on a side of the key cylinder.
US09902455B2	Folding bicycle and method of use A folding bicycle and method for folding the folding bicycle is provided. The folding bicycle comprises a frame having a first end and a second end; a first wheel connected to the second end of the frame, the first wheel and the frame being located in a first plane; a fork having a first end and a second end, the second end of the fork pivotally connected to the first end of the frame thereby allowing the fork to pivot about the first plane; a second wheel connected to the first end of the fork, the second wheel and the fork being located in a second plane; a first pivot member having a first pivot axis to allow the first end of the fork to pivot towards the second end of the fork about the first pivot axis; a second pivot member having a second pivot axis to allow the first end of the frame to pivot towards the second end of the frame about the second pivot axis; and a third pivot member having a third pivot axis to allow the second end of the frame to pivot towards the first end of the frame about the third pivot axis.
US09902448B2	Utility vehicle In a utility vehicle having a body and driven wheels rotatably fastened to the body, auxiliary driven wheels, having an outer diameter smaller than that of the driven wheels and a width equal to or smaller than that of the driven wheels, are coaxially fixed to the driven wheels.
US09902443B2	Idler wheel and crawler-type travel device An idler wheel includes a disk shaped idler body, and a plurality of wear plate assemblies disposed to encircle a circumferential surface of the idler body. Each of the wear plate assemblies has an arc shaped wear plate disposed on the circumferential surface of the idler body, a first fixing member fixing the wear plate to the idler body, and a first fastening tool fastening the first fixing member to the idler body. Each wear plate has a crawler belt contact surface, a guide part protruding from the crawler belt contact surface to guide a crawler belt on the crawler belt contact surface, a first abutting surface abutting the idler body and being perpendicular to an axial direction, and a second abutting surface abutting the idler body and being perpendicular to the axial direction. The first abutting surface faces the second abutting surface in the axial direction.
US09902442B2	Track link A track assembly having a track link with a concave roller surface. The track link is connected to a track that is mounted about a plurality of rollers so that the concave roller surface engages the plurality of rollers.
US09902441B2	Track drive Provided is a track drive for outdoor power equipment including a support frame and a drive axle configured to attach to an associated drive hub. A hub bearing is mounted on the drive axle and the support frame enabling the drive axle to rotate relative to the support frame. A drive sprocket is attached to the drive axle and includes an interior half sprocket and an exterior half sprocket. The half sprockets are located on either side of the support frame. Drive teeth are spaced radially about the drive sprocket. The drive sprocket is movably engaged with an endless track to transmit force to rotate the endless track and propel the outdoor power equipment. A kit for adding or replacing a track drive of outdoor power equipment is also provided.
US09902439B2	Control of airflow relative to a vehicle via active underbody panel(s) The vehicle has a vehicle body including a first body end facing incident ambient airflow, a second body end opposite of the first body end, an underbody section spanning a distance between the first and second body ends, and vehicle subsystem arranged proximate the underbody section. A panel is moveably mounted to the underbody section and configured to regulate access of an underbody portion of the incident airflow to the subsystem. A mechanism is configured to shift the panel to selectively expose at least a part of the subsystem to the underbody portion of the incident airflow and shield the subsystem to thereby enhance aerodynamics of the vehicle body. A sensor detects a vehicle operating parameter and communicates the detected operating parameter to a controller. The controller is configured to regulate the mechanism and thereby shift the panel in response to the detected vehicle operating parameter.
US09902437B2	Spoiler for a tailgate of a motor vehicle The invention relates to a spoiler for a tailgate of a motor vehicle, wherein the spoiler comprises: a custom skin providing the spoiler with an external appearance and projecting towards the rear of the vehicle so as to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle; and an element for reinforcing the custom skin, which is secured to the custom skin, comprising means for attaching to the tailgate, and comprising towards the rear of the vehicle at least one recess which can accommodate technical equipment.
US09902434B2	Offset deforming fender attachment bracket A vehicle including a fender panel support assembly includes a hood that at least partially covers an engine compartment. A front fender structure includes a connecting wall portion located at least partially below the hood in a vehicle vertical direction. A side structural member extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction. An offset deforming fender attachment bracket mounts the front fender structure to the side structural member. The offset deforming fender attachment bracket includes a fender attachment portion connected to the connecting wall portion of the front fender structure at a connecting location. A support leg is connected to the side structural member. The support leg extends toward the side structural member from a lateral edge of the fender attachment portion. The support leg includes an apex portion connected to the lateral edge of the fender attachment portion that is spaced outboard from the connecting location in a vehicle lateral direction.
US09902433B2	Venting module for vehicle compartment cover assembly Venting modules for vehicle compartment covers, methods for making and methods for using such venting modules, and motor vehicles with a vented compartment cover assembly are disclosed. Disclosed, for example, is a venting module for a vehicle compartment cover assembly. The compartment cover assembly includes a center panel and a closure panel, which mounts to a motor vehicle. The venting module includes an arcuate carrier frame that seats within a window of the closure panel and circumscribes most or all of the center panel. A support flange projects from the carrier frame and attaches to the center panel of the compartment cover assembly. An attachment tab projects from the carrier frame and attaches to the closure panel of the compartment cover assembly. A mesh screen is attached to the carrier frame. The mesh screen includes a lattice mesh structure with an interstice array having a predetermined thermal venting area.
US09902431B2	Vehicle body structure A front side frame has a closed section through coupling between a frame main body having a U-shaped section that opens to the outboard side and a back plate that closes the opening of the frame main body. A reinforcing frame having a U-shaped section that opens to the outboard side in a frame widened section of the front side frame is fitted to the inside of the frame main body. A vehicle-width-direction inboard wall of the reinforcing frame is coupled to a vehicle-width-direction inboard wall of the frame main body at a branch point. A portion of the vehicle-width-direction inboard wall in front of the branch point separates from the vehicle-width-direction inboard wall of the frame main body to the outboard side. The opening of the reinforcing frame is closed by the back plate in the front section of the frame widened section.
US09902428B2	Joining structure of vehicle frame A joining structure of a vehicle frame that includes: a vehicle frame including a tubular first frame and a second frame, the first frame being formed in a closed cross section shape by extrusion molding of a lightweight metal, the second frame being formed in an open cross section shape of which one side is open by die-casting of a lightweight metal, and the second frame being superposed with the first frame in a state of contact therewith; a slit portion formed in the second frame, the slit portion extending along a marginal edge portion at an opening direction side of the second frame; a first welded portion structured by welding the marginal edge portion of the second frame to the first frame; and a second welded portion structured by welding a periphery edge portion of the slit portion to the first frame.
US09902426B2	Apparatus and method for driver assistance A driver assisting apparatus including a top view image output unit that outputs a top view image at a view point at which a surrounding of the vehicle is downwardly watched from a top, a lane detecting unit that detects a left lane boundary of the vehicle and a right lane boundary of the vehicle from the top view image using a top hat filter, a speed measuring unit that outputs a speed of the vehicle, and an integrated control unit that selects and operates one of a parking assisting function and a lane departure warning function in accordance with the speed.
US09902424B2	Method for controlling electric power steering apparatus, electric power steering apparatus and vehicle equipped with the same A method for controlling an electric power steering apparatus, the electric power steering apparatus and a vehicle equipped with the same. The method includes detecting an upper-side angle of a torsion bar; detecting a lower-side angle; setting an angle target value of an opposite side by using one of the upper-side angle or the lower-side angle; detecting an actual angle of the opposite side; and performing an angle follow-up feedback control based on a deviation between the angle target value and the actual angle.
US09902421B2	Worm reduction gear and steering mechanism In a worm reduction gear, a second bearing that supports a second end of a worm shaft and a guide member are housed in a holding hole in a housing. A bias member biases the second end of the worm shaft toward the worm wheel (in a second direction). The guide member is elastically fitted in the holding hole in the housing to guide movement of the second end via the second bearing. A slit is fanned in the guide member. Stress is relieved which is exerted on the guide member when the guide member is elastically fitted in the holding hole.
US09902420B2	Steering apparatus for automobile A steering apparatus for an automobile according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a steering housing in which a steering drive unit, which moves a left tie rod and a right tie rod to the left and right sides, is disposed; a left mounting bracket which is coupled to a left side of the steering housing and coupled to a left lower arm; and a right mounting bracket which is coupled to a right side of the steering housing and coupled to a right lower arm.
US09902418B2	Adjustable steering column mechanism with antitheft lock A steering column mechanism a movable subassembly including a tube body and a steering shaft rotating around an rotation axis in the tube body, and a connecting articulation between the movable subassembly and a fixed support to guide pivoting of the movable subassembly relative to the fixed support around a pivot axis perpendicular to the rotation axis. An antitheft locking mechanism includes a locking body that is movable relative to the fixed support between a retracted position and at least one locking position and a matching member mounted on the shaft. In the locking position, the locking member ensures with the matching member positive locking to lock the rotation of the steering shaft. The locking member and the matching member have, in the locking position, a mutual contact zone which, in reference to a direction parallel to the rotation axis, extends on either side of the pivot axis.
US09902415B2	Universal service cart for semiconductor system maintenance A service cart for storing components of a substrate processing system includes a first side configured to store a transfer plate removed from the substrate processing system. The first side includes a first mount and a second mount that are spaced apart to retain respective upper portions of the transfer plate. Each of the first mount and the second mount includes a respective groove arranged to retain the upper portions of the transfer plate. The first side further includes a first bumper and a second bumper that are spaced apart to abut respective lower portions of the transfer plate. Each of the first bumper and the second bumper are arranged to retain a desired distance between the first side and the lower portions of the transfer plate. A second side of the service cart includes a drawer or an opening to provide access to an interior of the service cart.
US09902413B2	Method and system for monitoring rail operations and transport of commodities via rail In a method and system for monitoring rail operations and transport of commodities via rail, a monitoring device including a radio receiver is positioned to monitor a rail line and/or trains of interest. The monitoring device including a radio receiver configured to receive radio signals from trains, tracks, or trackside locations in range of the monitoring device. The monitoring device receives radio signals, which are demodulated into a data stream. That data stream is then decoded to find an identification number, which identifies a particular train carrying a commodity. From an analysis of the radio signals and/or identification of the position of the train, information about the train and/or the commodity it is carrying is derived and then reported to an interested party.
US09902408B2	Vertical spring support device for coupler A vertical spring support device for a coupler, comprises a support platform, a bracket, a support rod, a support spring, a wear sleeve and a locknut; the support spring is sheathed on the support rod, and an upper end of the support spring is resisted against a lower surface of the support platform while a lower end of the support spring is resisted against an upper end face of the bracket; an upper end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support platform, while a bottom end of the support rod passes through the bracket and is then in threaded connection to the locknut via the wear sleeve; the support platform comprises a vertical support platform plate and a horizontal support platform plate, and a lower surface of the horizontal support platform plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod; and, the vertical support platform plate is vertically fixed on one side of the horizontal support platform plate close to the buffer shell.
US09902404B2	Article transport facility When transporting an article between a transport target location that belongs to, located along, or associated with, a first travel path in which actuating electricity is supplied to transport vehicles and a transport target location that belongs to, located along, or associated with, a second travel path in which actuating electricity is not supplied to transport vehicles, a managing member manages traveling of a first transport vehicle to cause the first transport vehicle to travel only along a first travel path and manages traveling of a second transport vehicle to cause the second transport vehicle to travel along both a first travel path and a second travel path.
US09902403B2	Sensory stimulation for an autonomous vehicle A sensory stimulation system for autonomous vehicle (AV) can monitor AV data indicating actions to be performed by the AV. The sensory stimulation system can further provide a user interface the enables riders of the AV to adjust output parameters of the sensory stimulation system. Based at least in part on the AV data, the sensory stimulation system can generate a set of stimulation commands for one or more of the output systems. Based on adjustments made by the at least one rider on the user interface, the sensory stimulation system can execute the stimulation commands on individual output systems.
US09902401B2	Road profile along a predicted path Systems and methods are provided for determining a road profile along a predicted path. In one implementation, a system includes at least one image capture device configured to acquire a plurality of images of an area in a vicinity of a user vehicle; a data interface; and at least one processing device configured to receive the plurality of images captured by the image capture device through the data interface; and compute a profile of a road along one or more predicted paths of the user vehicle. At least one of the one or more predicted paths is predicted based on image data.
US09902392B2	Mobility information processing apparatus, mobility information processing method, and driving support system A mobility information processing apparatus includes: an allocator that allocates one driving mode-selected from driving modes having different drive forms to each partitioned section, in a route of a moving object; and an estimator that estimates the driving mode selected for each section located apart from a predetermined point in the route and that calculates an estimated amount of energy required for traveling in the section estimated to correspond to the one selected driving mode among the driving modes, wherein the allocator determines whether the one selected driving mode is allocated to each section up to a predetermined point in the route on the basis of an allocated energy amount obtained by subtracting the estimated energy amount calculated by the estimator from a residual energy amount of a power source used in the one selected driving mode for each section up to the predetermined point in the route.
US09902384B2	Hydraulic system and work machine A hydraulic system includes a motor. A brake is to be actuated by an operation fluid to brake the motor when a hydraulic pressure is relieved and to release the braking when the hydraulic pressure is applied. A switch valve is to be switched to a first position and to a second position, the first position being provided for relieving the hydraulic pressure from the brake, the second position being provided for applying the hydraulic pressure to the brake. A first fluid tube is to connect the switch valve and the brake. A second fluid tube is connected to the first fluid tube at a connecting portion and communicated with a tank A first throttle is disposed on the second fluid tube. A second throttle is disposed on the first fluid tube and on an upstream side between the connecting portion and the switch valve.
US09902380B2	Saddle-straddling type motor vehicle and wheel force acquisition device A saddle-straddling type motor vehicle on which an object is loadable for traveling with the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a main body having a wheel, a motor that generates driving force for moving the main body, a wheel force calculator configured to calculate wheel force exerted between the wheel and a surface of a road on which the motor vehicle is traveling, and a wheel force corrector configured to correct the wheel force calculated by the wheel force calculator based on a condition of the object loaded on the motor vehicle.
US09902376B2	Control of a parking brake A method is disclosed for operating a parking brake by a driver of a vehicle, wherein the parking brake is operated by a switching key, which is designed for taking up at least two and, in particular, three states. The method detects the state of the switching key; codes the detected state; generates a check word for the coded state by use of a cyclic redundancy check; creates a message suitable for the transmission by way of a single-wire channel, the message including the coded state and the check word; and sends the message by way of the single-wire channel.
US09902374B2	Heating conductive wire-like element for the manufacture of a washer fluid heating and carrying pipe with controlled linear heating power, and associated heating pipe and wiper device A heating conductive wire-like element is disclosed, having a heating conductive strand arranged in a helix around a central fibre, of which the pitch between strands in at least a first zone of the wire-like element is of a first value for producing a first linear heating power, and of which the pitch between strands in at least one second zone of the wire-like element is of a second value smaller than the first value in order to produce a second linear heating power higher than the first linear heating power. A washer fluid heating and carrying pipe including at least one fluid circulation canal situated near a heating conductive wire made from the aforementioned wire-like element is also disclosed. A wiper device for a glazed surface of a vehicle incorporating at least one such pipe, and a method of manufacturing a pipe is also disclosed.
US09902373B2	End fitting for a wiper blade An end fitting for a wiper blade that can be mounted on a longitudinal end of the blade and that includes means for locking the end of the vertebra when in its inserted position in a longitudinal housing, the means are designed to engage with a slot made in a longitudinal edge of the end of the vertebra is disclosed, where the locking means are produced symmetrically with respect to a vertical longitudinal mid-plane of the longitudinal housing.
US09902371B2	Device for dispensing windshield-cleaning liquid for a windshield wiper blade of a motor vehicle The present invention relates to a device for dispensing a windshield-cleaning liquid for windshield wiper blades of a motor vehicle, comprising: a hydraulic pipe (7, 8) having at least one liquid flow channel (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b); at least one hydraulic coupling (9, 10, 11, 15) for transporting of liquid to said pipe or discharging the liquid from said pipe, characterized in that the dispensing device also comprises at least one non-return valve (20) received in the flow channel (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) or in a hydraulic coupling (9, 10, 11, 15).
US09902368B2	Apparatus, system and method for vehicle access and function control utilizing a portable device A system for providing dynamic access to a vehicle via a plurality of devices. A device and/or a server of an authentication network stored fob data relating to one or more key fobs linked to the vehicle, and device data that includes data relating to one or more devices linked to the key fob that are authorized to access the vehicle. The vehicle receives an access request indicating that a new device is requesting access to the vehicle, whereupon a challenge may be transmitted to one or more of the authorized devices. The one or more devices may respond, granting access to vehicle functions. The vehicle and/or authentication network generate a secure fob key and access limitations based on the response and transmit the secure fob key to the new device. Profile templates may be used to set and control vehicle access and functions.
US09902366B2	Sealed locking retractor A locking retractor includes a frame, a spool shaft rotatably mounted thereto, an outer surface of a base of a housing mounted to the frame with one end of the spool shaft extending into an opening defined through the base, one or more locking components arranged on an inner surface of the housing and configured to cooperate with the spool shaft to selectively block rotation of the spool relative to the frame, a sealing member configured to extend about and engage a periphery of the first opening and to extend about and engage a periphery of the spool shaft to form a seal between the base of the housing and the spool shaft to block ingress of moisture and particles, and a cover hermetically attached to the housing with the locking components sealed between the cover and the base of the housing.
US09902365B2	Through anchor In a through anchor (10), a guide piece (24) is molded in an area around a through hole (16) in an anchor plate (12), webbing (30) is inserted through an insertion hole (26) in the guide piece (24) in such a way that the webbing is movable along a lengthwise direction, and the webbing (30) is slidably supported on a sliding surface (28) of the guide piece (24). Here, the guide piece (24) is placed only on the whole circumference of the through hole (16) in the anchor plate (12) and allows an entire outer peripheral end surface (12C) of the anchor plate (12) to be exposed. For this reason, the use amount of molding resin of the guide piece (24), which is molded from a relatively high-grade resin, and the cost of the through anchor (10) can be reduced.
US09902363B2	Airbag device An airbag device includes an airbag body that inflates and deploys between a foot of a seated person and a floor panel of a vehicle. The airbag body includes: a rear inflating portion inflatable rearwardly from a heel of the seated person and upwardly higher than a bottom face of the foot in the inflation and deployment form of the airbag body, and a front inflating portion inflatable forwardly from a toe of the seated person and upwardly higher than a bottom face of the foot in the inflation and deployment form of the airbag body.
US09902361B2	Center airbag device A center airbag device is arranged in an instrument panel of a vehicle and located in a middle portion of the instrument panel with respect to a lateral direction of the vehicle. The center airbag device includes an airbag deployed and inflated when supplied with gas. The airbag includes a basal portion located on an upper surface of the instrument panel when the airbag is deployed and inflated, a protection portion located rearward from the basal portion and extended downward when the airbag is deployed and inflated, and an auxiliary portion located between the basal portion and the protection portion. The auxiliary portion allows the protection portion to be bent relative to the basal portion when the airbag is deployed and inflated.
US09902349B2	Vehicle bumper assembly A bumper assembly includes a bumper beam, an extension, a crush can, and a bracket. The bumper beam extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The extension attaches to the first end of the bumper beam and has a segment parallel to the bumper beam and a leg extending transversely relative to the bumper beam. The crush can is attached to the segment. The bracket extends from the extension and is welded to the crush can.
US09902344B2	Adapter plate for mounting a license plate onto a vehicle There is provided an adapter plate assembly for mounting a license plate to a vehicle. The assembly includes an adapter plate to which the license plate is connectable. The assembly includes a resilient member. The resilient member has a first portion connectable with the adapter plate. The resilient member has a second portion connectable to the vehicle. The assembly further includes, according to one aspect, an elongate backing member. The first portion of the resilient member is connectable with and interposable between the backing member and the adapter plate.
US09902343B2	Digital vehicle tag and method of integration in vehicle allocation system A system and method for allocating drivers to procure targets, such as automobiles. These targets are then transported to a desired drop-off destination. The entire system is automated, such that a requestor may hire drivers that are certified by the system and would satisfy requirements associated with the target, such as proper driver's license and location of the driver relative to the target. The system is powered by an internet based mobile application that is designed to match individual drivers to auto dealers, auction houses, driving transport companies and other businesses and individuals (“requestors”) seeking to move automobiles, goods, services, tasks, etc. from one location to another. The system has been designed to find, organize, and manage drivers and all aspects of the trip on a real time basis and reduce the cost of the existing system.
US09902342B2	Bulkhead including a support structure and an acoustic component A bulkhead (110) for separating an engine compartment (112) and a passenger compartment (114) including a support structure (320) including at least one reinforcement member (324) and a body (322) supported by the reinforcement member (324), a thermally insulative component (330) supported by the support structure (320), and an acoustic resonator (370) defining a plurality of openings that extend along a first direction from the thermally insulative component (330) toward the first resonator side and terminate at a location between the first resonator side and the second resonator side. The acoustic resonator (370) includes a plurality of cells that each defines a respective first open volume that is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of openings.
US09902341B2	Image processing apparatus and image processing method including area setting and perspective conversion An image processing apparatus and method can combine images, while maintaining continuity without causing discomfort, that capture the surrounding area of an automobile. An image processing apparatus includes an image acquisition unit that acquires first and second images respectively capturing surrounding areas of an automobile including first and second areas, an outline detector that performs outline detection on the first and second images and generates first and second outlines respectively, a determiner that determines whether the first and second outlines each include an outline of the same object, and a area selector that performs area setting and perspective conversion on the first or second image when the first and second outlines are determined to include an outline of the same object, so that in a combined image generated by combining at least the first and second images, the first and second outlines are continuous at the same object.
US09902339B2	Retractable storage apparatus Embodiments of a retractable storage apparatus are described. Some embodiments include a hinge component, a back support disposed on a first side of the hinge component, and a lower support disposed on the first side of the hinge component. Some embodiments include an anchor component that is disposed on a second side of the hinge component, where when the retractable storage apparatus is disengaged, the back support, the lower support, and the anchor component are substantially coplanar and disposed within a mechanism cavity. Similarly, in some embodiments, in response to receiving a force directed into the mechanism cavity, the retractable storage apparatus is engaged such that the back support and the lower support extend from the mechanism cavity to expose the back support and the lower support and the back support and the lower support rotate on the hinge component to receive a mobile device.
US09902337B1	Integrated motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly A motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly includes a body formed of a metallic panel. Multiple modules attached to the body each molded of a polymeric material. At least one of the modules spans a component relief aperture created in the body. The at least one module spanning the component relief aperture defines a load bearing portion of the body replacing a load bearing capability of a body portion removed to define the component relief aperture. Each of the modules defines a first portion of an enclosure and includes at least one fastener receiving aperture for mechanical attachment of an independently provided second portion.
US09902335B2	Adjustable support assemblies for portable electronic devices Described are adjustable support assemblies that include a base (16), a support platform (14) elastically coupled to the base, and a slide bar (12) elastically coupled to a pair of tracks on the base, wherein the adjustable support assembly is positioned within a recess (62) of a passenger seat back (64) and at least partially surrounded by a shroud (72) so that only portions of the support platform and the slide bar extend through the shroud, wherein the adjustable support assembly is configured to securely hold portable electronic devices having a range of heights, widths, and thicknesses.
US09902333B2	Multipurpose rack and method thereof A multipurpose rack comprising a first racking assembly including a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a first transportation device, and a second securing portion operably connected to the first securing portion configured to releasably secure a second portion of the first transportation device, a second racking assembly including a first end portion having a clamping assembly, wherein the first end portion includes a lower support frame, a second end portion operably connected to the first end portion and spaced apart from the first end portion, the second end portion removably enclosing another portion of the second transportation is provided. An associated method is also provided.
US09902329B2	Vehicular storage system A vehicular storage system includes a frame coupled to an interior of a rear of a vehicle and a drawer, which is movably coupled to the frame. The drawer of the system is movable between a stowed position in which most or at least a substantial portion of the drawer is within the rear of the vehicle and a deployed position in which a substantial portion of the drawer is positioned rearward of the vehicle in a manner that makes the contents of the drawer accessible to a user outside of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the drawer includes non-linear drop rails on opposing sides engageable with a pair of corresponding stationary frame rollers so that the drawer is movable along a path defined by the drop rails relative to the frame rollers of the frame.
US09902328B1	Retractable tailgate step The present invention relates to a retractable step assembly for a vehicle tailgate, comprising: a platform, the platform securable to the vehicle tailgate, the platform having a pair of frame arms, a pair of support arms, each support arm slidably connected to one of the frame arms; a pair of extension arms, each extension arm rotatably secured to one of the support arms; and a step, the step rotatably secured to each of the extension arms, wherein the step is extendable by movement of the support arms and extension arms to a position below the platform, and retractable by movement of the support arms and extension arms to a position in contact with the platform; and wherein the support arms, the extension arms and the step are all positioned within the perimeter of the platform when in a retracted position.
US09902326B2	Auxiliary step for vehicles An auxiliary pullout step for a vehicle having a yieldingly resilient mechanism for urging the step into the extended step position thereof and resisting movement of the step into a retracted position thereof and an indexing mechanism for selectively restraining the step in the retracted position thereof and selectively releasing the step from the restrained position thereof to allow the yieldingly resilient mechanism to move the step into the extended step position.
US09902322B2	Filling in surround view areas blocked by mirrors or other vehicle parts An imaging system, method, and computer readable medium filling in blind spot regions in images of peripheral areas of a vehicle. Intrinsic or extrinsic blind spot data is used together with vehicle movement data including vehicle speed and steering angle information to determine one or more portions of a series of images of the peripheral areas that include or will include one or more blind spot obstructions in the images. Portions of the images predicted to be obstructed at a future time, portions of overlapping images obtained concurrently from plural sources, or both, are obtained and used as an image patch. A blind spot region restoration unit operates to stitch together a restored image without the blind spot obstruction by merging one or more image patches into portions of the images that include the one or more blind spot obstructions.
US09902321B2	Control system, vehicle and method An apparatus (145) for a vehicle (100) having an electric propulsion motor (123), the apparatus (145) being operable to generate an audible sound wherein at least one characteristic of the sound is dependent on a state of the vehicle (100).
US09902312B1	Whisker illumination apparatus A whisker illumination apparatus is for attachment to a plow blade with one such apparatus being secured to opposite sides of the plow blade for marking the outer extremities of the plow blade. Each such apparatus includes an elongated and translucent or transparent tubular member having top and bottom ends, and a mounting piece secured to the bottom end of the elongated and translucent or transparent tubular member, and for mounting from a mounting surface of the snow plow blade so that the elongated tubular member is disposed in a substantially vertical position. The apparatus also includes an elongated light string that extends within the elongated tubular member between the top and bottom ends thereof, a source of electrical energy for the elongated light string, and conductor wiring for connecting the source of electrical energy to the elongated light string.
US09902311B2	Lighting device for a vehicle A control system of a self-driving vehicle (SDV) can process sensor data from a sensor system of the SDV to autonomously control acceleration, steering, and braking systems of the SDV along a current route. Based on the current route, the control system can dynamically determine a set of immediate actions to be performed by the SDV. Based on the set of immediate actions, the control system can generate a set of intention outputs on a lighting strip of the SDV, the set of intention outputs indicating the set of immediate actions prior to the SDV executing the set of immediate actions.
US09902309B2	Vehicle and method for illuminating a region rearward of a vehicle The present disclosure describes a vehicle and a method for illuminating a region rearward of a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a braking system for braking the vehicle, a reverse gear for starting to drive the vehicle (10) in reverse, and a sensor for detecting an engaged reverse gear. Furthermore, a brake activating device connected to the sensor is provided, wherein the brake activating device activates the braking system automatically once the sensor has detected an engaged reverse gear, and wherein when the braking system is activated, at least one brake light of the vehicle can be switched on by means of a light switch-on device.
US09902307B2	Stowable load support structure for tailgate A load support structure is provided for a vehicle tailgate. The structure includes a base incorporated into the tailgate, a first retaining member positionable in either of a stowed configuration and a raised configuration within a cavity formed in the base, and a second retaining member positionable in either of a stowed configuration and a raised configuration within a cavity formed in the base.
US09902306B1	Tailgate assembly and vehicle including the same A tailgate assembly includes a tailgate and a telescoping ramp movably coupled to the tailgate. The telescoping ramp is movable relative to the tailgate between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position. In the fully retracted position, the telescoping ramp is entirely disposed inside the tailgate. In the fully extended position, the telescoping ramp is at least partly disposed outside the tailgate.
US09902303B2	Vehicle air-conditioning system provided with seat air-conditioning unit An air-conditioning system comprising a vehicle air-conditioner which uses a target blowing-out temperature as the basis to control an air outlet temperature in a cabin and a seat air-conditioning unit which sucks recirculated air into a seat and controls at least the seat air-conditioning air flow per unit time so as to perform seat air-conditioning, wherein the air-conditioning system increases the seat air-conditioning air flow when detecting that the vehicle speed is a predetermined value or less, calculates a correction amount for the target blowing-out temperature considered neutral in warmness sense level for the increased seat air-conditioning air flow, and uses the correction amount as the basis to correct the target blowing-out temperature.
US09902302B2	Motor vehicle seat A motor vehicle seat (1) includes a backrest (3) and a headrest (2) which has a headrest body (2.1) which contains at least one filling material (2.1.2). The headrest body (2.1) is coupled to the backrest (3) by means of a maintaining element (2.2). The headrest body (2.1) can be axially moved automatically with respect to the backrest (3), at least in areas of a contact surface between a head of a passenger (A) and the headrest body (2.1). A sliding device (5) is introduced into at least one section between the maintaining element (2.2) and the filling material (2.1.2).
US09902299B2	Bearing arrangement for a rear seat arrangement of a vehicle, and method for assembling the bearing arrangement A bearing arrangement (4), for a rear seat arrangement of a vehicle, includes a bearing pin (5.2) which forms a rotational axis and a rotary bearing (5.3) which can be pushed onto the bearing pin (5.2). The bearing pin (5.2) and the rotary bearing (5.3) each have a mutually corresponding structure which secures the bearing pin (5.2) and the rotary bearing (5.3) against axial and radial movements relative to each other in a use position. The bearing pin (5.2) can be guided through openings (01, 02) of the rotary bearing (5.3) during assembly. The use position, which is secured against axial and radial movements, can be subsequently adjusted by pivoting the bearing pin (5.2) and/or the rotary bearing (5.3). A method for assembling the bearing arrangement (4) is also provided.
US09902292B2	Work vehicle A work vehicle provided with a boarding section and an engine is disclosed. The boarding section is provided with a seat that allows an occupant to be seated thereon. The engine is located below the seat. A separator is provided to separate a foot space for an occupant and the engine from each other. The foot space is formed forward of the engine. The separator is provided with a radiator part formed therein. The radiator part is configured to radiate heat.
US09902281B2	Charger and charging method The present invention is applied to a charger that charges a rechargeable battery mounted on an electric vehicle. The charger according to the present invention includes an electric power supply unit that supplies electric power to said rechargeable battery; a payment unit that makes payment with electronic money to use said charger; and a control unit, when said control unit is instructed by said electric vehicle to start charging, that instructs said electric power supply unit to start supplying electric power to said rechargeable battery and that instructs said payment unit to make payment with said electronic money.
US09902280B2	Vehicle and method for authenticating a charge station A charge station includes a controller that initiates charging of a battery of a vehicle and notifies the vehicle in response to an electrical parameter measured and reported by the vehicle not being approximately equal to a same electrical parameter measured at the charge station. The electrical parameter may be power, voltage or current.
US09902278B2	Power supplying device, wireless power-supplying system, and bag unit A wireless power-supplying system includes a power-supplying coil installed within a predefined parking space, a balloon provided to cover the power-supplying coil and configured to expand to occupy a space between the power-supplying coil and a power-receiving coil of the vehicle parked in the parking space, and fix the vehicle from below, and a power supply control unit configured to cause the balloon to fix the vehicle until payment of a usage fee of the parking space is completed when the vehicle has been fixed from below by the balloon, wherein power is wirelessly supplied from the power-supplying coil to the power-receiving coil of the vehicle in a state in which the vehicle is fixed to the balloon.
US09902275B2	Method and device for reciprocally supplying electricity between electric vehicle and other vehicle Provided is an electric vehicle capable of reciprocally supplying electricity with another vehicle which includes: a power connector; a communication connector; a DC/DC converter used for charging or discharging an internal battery pack; a charging relay for preventing an inrush current during charging; and a display. While moving at the same speed as the other vehicle, the electric vehicle is capable of performing charging or discharging when a connection is maintained between a power connector of the other vehicle and the power connector of the electric vehicle.
US09902274B2	Vehicle electric power system There is provided a vehicle electric power system comprising: a battery; a first DC-DC converter configured to step down a voltage of electric power; a second DC-DC converter configured to step down the voltage of the electric power; an electric power storage unit configured to accumulate energy of the electric power whose voltage is stepped down to a first voltage by the second DC-DC converter; an electric power receiving unit configured to receive an electric power from an external device, a voltage of the received electric power being less than the first voltage; and a control circuit configured to control the first DC-DC converter and the second DC-DC converter; wherein the control circuit is started with the electric power received by the electric power receiving unit and operated with electric power, whose voltage is a second voltage less than the first voltage.
US09902270B2	Motor-driven vehicle Disclosed is a motor-driven vehicle including: a first and second battery; a voltage converter that includes a plurality of switching elements configured to perform voltage conversion between an electric power output path and the first and second battery, and to switch the connection of the first battery and the second battery between an in-series connection and an in-parallel connection; a motor-generator; and a control device configured to turn on and off the switching elements, in which the control device switches connection to either of connection between the electric power output path and both the first battery and the second battery, and connection between the first battery and the second battery based on the switching element temperature, and the operating point of the motor-generator.
US09902268B2	Display device for vehicle A display device for a vehicle includes: a ring portion and a moving mechanism to display various vehicle information associated with a travel of the vehicle for a viewer within a display area. The ring portion forms an outer periphery of an indicator indicating at least one vehicle information of the various vehicle information, and is visually recognized as a virtual image within the display area. The moving mechanism is able to move a position of the ring portion.
US09902265B2	Display device for a vehicle, and vehicle A display device for a vehicle includes a display unit, a display layer, and a light guide.
US09902257B2	Working vehicle A working vehicle includes an engine mounted in a front portion of a travelling vehicle, a post-processing device that is disposed above the engine and purifies exhaust gas from the engine, and a cooling fan for cooling the engine. The cooling fan is disposed on a front surface side of the engine. A fan shroud that covers the cooling fan is fixed to the travelling vehicle. A hood shield plate that covers a rear side of the engine is disposed on a rear surface of a hood. The hood shield plate is fixed to the travelling vehicle. A pair of left and right beam frames each bridge between respective upper portions of the fan shroud and the hood shield plate.
US09902248B2	Vehicle-use seal structure A vehicle-use seal structure is provided with a seal member which is attached to a door opening part. The seal member has the following: a seal base part which is attached to a seal attachment wall by a plurality of clips; a first seal lip provided to a connection part of the seal base part; and a second lip seal provided to the connection part. The first lip seal abuts a flange part of a front side door. The second lip seal abuts an orthogonal part that is substantially orthogonal to the flange part and extends in the vehicle interior direction.
US09902247B2	Method for manufacturing vehicle window component and vehicle window component A method for manufacturing a vehicle window component and a vehicle window component, wherein the method for manufacturing the vehicle window comprises: providing a vehicle window substrate and an elastic body; adhering the elastic body to a surface of the vehicle window substrate, wherein the surface is close to a lateral side of the vehicle window substrate; and implementing an injection molding process for forming an encapsulation, wherein the injection molding process is performed at an injection molding temperature lower than a melting temperature of the elastic body. The method for manufacturing a vehicle window component and the vehicle window component provided by the present disclosure may have no shrink mark.
US09902244B2	Arrangement comprising a cover for a vehicle roof An arrangement with a cover for a vehicle roof, which can be raised for opening by way of deployment means in the rear region thereof and which cover can be displaced toward the rear over the vehicle roof into an open position. The deployment means have a displaceable sliding carriage and a rear deployment lever which is pivotably coupled to the cover and which is pivotably coupled to a bearing which is stationary fixed with respect to the guide rail and which has a first coupling element. Furthermore, the deployment means have a deployment rod for the deployment of the rear deployment lever. The stationary fixed bearing is arranged such that a pivot axis of the stationary fixed bearing is arranged above a base of the guide rail.
US09902241B2	Golf cart enclosure A golf cart enclosure system for a golf cart having a passenger cabin, a roof mounted on a frame for covering the passenger cabin and a front windshield. The system comprises a guide rail secured to the frame proximate the roof and a panel of a length sufficient to extend from the guide rail to the golf cart passenger cabin below. A plurality of swivel rollers is provided, wherein a first end of the swivel roller rollably engages the guide rail and wherein a second end of the swivel roller is fastened to the panel. The panel slidably moves along the guide rail from a closed position where the panel is fully extended to an open position where the panel is retracted.
US09902240B2	Vehicle door frame structure An outer frame reinforcement is disposed on the door outer side of an inner panel-side sash portion of a door inner panel. The outer frame reinforcement includes a frame-side sash portion, a hinge reinforcement portion, and a lock reinforcement portion. Here, the upper end of the hinge reinforcement portion is joined to the front side lower end of the frame-side sash portion, and the upper end of the lock reinforcement portion is joined to the rear side lower end of the frame-side sash portion. Furthermore, the hinge reinforcement portion and the lock reinforcement portion are set thicker than the frame-side sash portion. Because of this, the outer frame reinforcement can be formed by making the reinforcement portions thick and joining the reinforcement portions to the frame-side sash portion. Because of this, it becomes unnecessary to increase the plate thickness of the entire outer frame reinforcement.
US09902239B2	Sun visor system for a motor vehicle A sun visor system is provided for a motor vehicle. That sun visor system includes a first guide track carried on an A-pillar and a second guide track carried on the rearview mirror support. A retractable sun visor panel has a first end received in the first guide track and a second end received in the second guide track. The retractable sun visor panel is displaceable between a stowed position and a fully-deployed position wherein it provides protection from the sun's glare across the entire width of the windshield between the A-pillar and the rearview mirror support.
US09902238B2	Articles including anticondensation coatings and/or methods of making the same Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to articles including anticondensation coatings that are exposed to an external environment, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, the anticondensation coatings may be survivable in an outside environment. The coatings also may have a sufficiently low sheet resistance and hemispherical emissivity such that the glass surface is more likely to retain heat from the interior area, thereby reducing (and sometimes completely eliminating) the presence condensation thereon. The articles of certain example embodiments may be, for example, skylights, vehicle windows or windshields, IG units, VIG units, refrigerator/freezer doors, and/or the like.
US09902237B2	Vehicle wind direction adjuster A vehicle wind direction adjuster includes: a case having a cylindrical shape; a housing having a cylindrical shape and turnably coupled to the case through a universal joint; and a louver provided in the housing, wherein: the universal joint includes a shaft member having a first shaft and a second shaft orthogonal to the first shaft, a first turning supporter coupled to the case and configured to turnably support the first shaft, and a second turning supporter coupled to the housing and configured to turnably support the second shaft; an first elastic body is provided around the first shaft such that the first elastic body is interposed between the shaft member and the first turning supporter; and an second elastic body is provided around the second shaft such that the second elastic body is interposed between the shaft member and the second turning supporter.
US09902234B2	Vehicle air conditioning system having a filter element with a moisture sensor and a method for operating a vehicle air conditioning system A vehicle air conditioning system has an air filter, a moisture sensor, which is mounted on and/or at the air filter, and an electronic device, which is provided for controlling and/or regulating the air conditioning system of the vehicle. The electronic device is fed a signal, delivered by the moisture sensor. The moisture sensor is arranged upstream with respect to the air filter.
US09902233B2	Roof for a work vehicle A roof (102) for work vehicle comprises a molded roof portion (200) formed by rotational molding, the molded roof portion (200) having a first surface (202) that is generally planar and faces upward, and a second surface (300) molded integral with the first surface (202), wherein the second surface (300) faces downward and has a plurality of integrally molded troughs (308, 310) that extend upward into the second surface (300).
US09902225B2	Cover for a chassis control arm A cover is disclosed for a chassis control arm which includes at least one bearing mount for a control arm bearing. The cover is formed separately from the chassis control arm and covers in the installed state at least part of the underside of the chassis control arm. Arranged on the cover is an extension which is intended as buffer and extends from the cover in the direction of the control arm bearing.
US09902222B1	Captive pin apparatus for retention of a drawbar in a trailer hitch receiver An arm (26, 56) attached to a trailer hitch drawbar (22) at an attachment point behind a given depth (D) of insertion of the drawbar into a trailer hitch receiver tube (24). At this depth a pin receiving hole (22A) in the drawbar aligns with a pin receiving hole (24A) in the receiver tube. The arm extends forward beside the drawbar to a position beside the pin receiving hole in the drawbar. A captive pin (21, 71) on the forward end of the arm is urged by a spring to slide into the aligned receiving holes (22A, 24A). The pin has a range of motion (T) sufficient for insertion into the pin receiving holes and retraction of the pin to clear the outer surface of the receiver tube when the drawbar is inserted into the receiver tube. A knob (42) on the pin provides for manual retraction.
US09902220B2	Tire mounting device A bead guide includes a columnar portion having a cylindrical side surface, and a guide plate extending from a distal end of the columnar portion. Through rotation of the bead guide, an expansion bar rotation driving section selectively switches the bead guide between a first position at which the guide plate is retreated radially inwardly from an outer circumferential end of a wheel, and a second position at which at least a part of the guide plate protrudes radially outwardly from the outer circumferential end of the wheel. The bead guide is switched from the first position to the second position so that the guide plate is caused to enter below an upper bead.
US09902219B2	Two-piece mount/demount head for a wheel servicing machine A tire changing tool head, or a mount/demount head for a tire changing machine, includes a head body and a tongue member. The tongue member is pivotally attached to the head body at a pivoting joint. The tongue member includes a tongue shoulder and a tongue blade for engaging a tire bead during tire installation. The tongue member includes a non-metal material, such as a polymer, for preventing wheel rim damage in some embodiments. The head body includes a bead lifter tool protruding therefrom. In some embodiments, the head body and bead lifter tool include a metal material.
US09902218B1	Fixing element for tire pressure monitoring device A fixing element adapted for a tire pressure monitoring device includes a base, a locking portion, and two stop blocks. The base includes a first plate and two second plates. The second plates are connected to two corresponding lateral sides of the first plate respectively to give the base an elongated shape. The bottom side of the base can be tightly attached to the rim of a wheel. The body portion of each second plate is penetrated by an aperture through which an annular member can pass. The locking portion has a through hole. A fixing member can pass through the through hole and be fixed to the tire pressure monitoring device. The two stop blocks are provided on the two second plates of the base respectively. The fixing element allows the tire pressure monitoring device to stay in a fixed state.
US09902214B2	Pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire in which an inner liner including a film mainly made of thermoplastic resin is attached to an inside of the tire via a tie rubber sheet, on an inner side of a carcass layer, and which has a lap-splice portion where end portions of the film in a tire circumferential direction overlap each other in a tire widthwise direction with tie rubber therebetween. A section of the film on a tire cavity side in the lap-splice portion has a portion where the film is thin over part or entirety of the width in the tire widthwise direction before the lap-splice portion, or a film thickness in the lap-splice portion is smaller than a film thickness in a portion other than the lap-splice portion. Thus, the pneumatic tire has no crack developing around the lap-splice portion of an inner liner layer after running, and has excellent durability.
US09902213B2	Tire Disclosed is a tire (1) which comprises: a bead core (10); a first bead filler (20); a first carcass (30); a second bead filler (40); and a rubber chafer (50) disposed at the outer side of the second bead filler (40) in the tread width direction. The second bead filler (40) covers a first bead filler outer end part (23) in the tread width direction, and a second bead filler inner end part (48) is disposed outside the bead core (10) in the tire radius direction. The rubber chafer (50) covers the second bead filler (40) in the tread width direction, and the loss tangent of the second bead filler (40) is smaller than the loss tangent of the rubber chafer (50).
US09902212B2	Lighter hybrid bead wire for tyre A bead wire for a tire includes a core, an outer layer, and at least one intermediate layer. The core includes at least one yarn of a multifilament textile fiber embedded in an organic matrix. The outer layer includes an outer-layer metal wire wound around the core. Each intermediate layer includes an intermediate-layer metal wire wound around the core. Each intermediate layer is disposed between the core and the outer layer.
US09902211B2	Pneumatic tire This disclosure aims to achieve reduction in rolling resistance and ensure excellent steering stability. In this disclosure, a tire widthwise maximum width of a carcass is 1.35 W or less; a tire outer surface has a recess; within a second height range h2 and on the outer side in a tire radial direction with respect to bead cores, a radius of curvature of the carcass is 0.46 h or more; within a third height range h3, the radius of curvature of the carcass is 0.62 h or more; during movement of a virtual point from a bead core height position Hbc toward a third height position H3, a tire gauge at the virtual point is reduced by a reduction amount of 0.025×G0/mm or less; and the tire gauge at the virtual point at the third height position H3 is 10% or more of the tire widthwise maximum width of the bead core.
US09902209B2	Tire tread with directional design A tread having a plurality of grooves formed on each half of the tread on each side of a midplane X-X′, each opening axially to the outside and extending axially towards the midplane X-X′ so that the plurality of grooves forms a first pattern in the overall shape of a V pointing in a groove direction Xr. The tread includes a plurality of sipes. From a certain degree of wear onwards, all or some of the sipes become enlarged forming cavities extending in an oblique direction forming a second pattern in the overall shape of a V pointing in a cavity direction Xc. Each of these cavities opens into just one of the grooves of the tread, the plurality of grooves forming, at this level of wear, the same first pattern.
US09902208B2	Pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire is provided with a tread, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of beads. A plurality of bending grooves are provided in an intermediate land located on the inner side of each shoulder main groove. Each of the bending grooves has one end portion opening to the shoulder main groove and the other end closed in the intermediate land. Each of the bending grooves is composed of a first tilting groove portion extending from the opening end portion to the bending portion and a second tilting groove portion extending from the bending portion to the closed end portion. The direction oriented from the opening end portion of the first tilting groove portion toward the bending portion coincides with the rotational direction, and the second tilting groove portion is bent toward the first tilting groove portion with the bending portion serving as an apex.
US09902200B2	Pneumatic tire In an internal pressure state where an internal pressure that is 0.05 times a normal internal pressure P has been increased to the normal internal pressure P, amounts of protrusions at points Pa, Ph, Pd, and Pe are represented as Da (mm), Dh (mm), Dd (mm), and De (mm), respectively. A sum Fa (((Dd+De)/W)×100) of the amounts of protrusions for each sidewall 6 satisfies mathematical expressions (2) and (3) in which an aspect ratio A is used, and a difference Gs (((Da−Dh)/W)×100) in the amount of protrusion for a tread 4 satisfies mathematical expressions (5) and (6). 0.02626×A−1.8615
US09902198B1	Free wheel mechanism and moving apparatus having the same A free wheel mechanism includes a basic assembly, a fastening member, a sleeve, a rotating member, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The basic assembly comprises a base, a guiding rod, and a free wheel. A guiding hole is defined in the fastening member to receive the guiding rod. One end of the sleeve is received in the guiding hole. The rotating member is positioned in a through hole of the sleeve. The first elastic member is coiled around the guiding rod, and opposite sides of the first elastic member resist against the base and the sleeve on opposite sides. The second elastic member is received in the through hole, and opposite sides of the second elastic member elastically abuts the rotating member and the guiding rod on opposite sides. Meanwhile, a moving apparatus with the free wheel mechanism is provided.
US09902197B2	Wheel assembly A wheel assembly having two cylindrical bodies, each with a diameter approximately the same as the interior diameter of a tire. On the front body, are found an outer edge on one side and bolt receiving means on the opposite site and alignment holes. On the back body is found an outer edge, bolt receiving means that run across the entire length of the back body, are located on the interior of the body and are placed equidistant around the body. Each bolt receiving means aligns with a complementary bolt receiving means on the front body. The back body also has alignment pegs that fit into the alignment holes of the front body for proper alignment of the front and hack bodies. Holes on the hub, located on the front body permit placement of the tire and wheel assembly onto an axle of an automobile or other wheeled device.
US09902195B2	Non-rotating center cap The present invention provides a non-rotating center cap for use with vehicle wheel. The present invention comprises a support, an interlocking device, an ornamental object, and a sealer cap. The support is the part of the non-rotating center cap that affixes to the center bore of a vehicle wheel, the interlocking device is mounted in a depression formed on the support. The interlocking device biases the orientation and prevents the rotation of an ornamental object that is connected to it. The sealer cap is connected to the support, the sealer cap protects the ornamental object from water, dust, debris and oil, the sealer cap prevents movements of the ornamental object that could be caused by winds when the vehicle is in motion. The ornamental object does not rotate when the vehicle is in motion, which allows the ornamental object to be readily visible.
US09902193B2	Picture using salt and manufacturing method therefor A manufacturing method of a picture comprises, disposing salt on a manufacturing board to form a salt layer, and coating and drying steps. In the primary coating and drying steps, polyurethane resin cured by exposure to air for about 10 to 20 minutes is poured onto the salt layer and the primary coating layer is dried in a condition of a relative humidity of 40 to 60%. In the secondary coating step, polyurethane resin cured for about 21 to 40 minutes is poured onto the primary coating layer and the secondary coating layer is dried in a condition of a relative humidity of 1 to 39%. In the tertiary coating step, polyurethane resin cured for about 50 to 70 minutes is poured onto the secondary coating layer and the tertiary coating layer is dried in a condition of a relative humidity of 1 to 39%.
US09902188B2	Multi-pocket folder A folder including a main panel having an inner face and an outer face, and a slash panel having an inner face and an outer face. The slash panel is coupled to the main panel such that the inner face of the main panel and the inner face of the slash panel form a first pocket therebetween. The folder further includes a first outer panel coupled to the main panel and forming a second pocket with the outer face of the main panel. The folder has a second outer panel coupled to the slash panel and forming a third pocket with the outer face of the slash panel. The main panel, the slash panel, the first outer panel and the second outer panel are all made of a single unitary piece of material.
US09902182B2	Thermoplastic resin film, adhesive sheet, and thermal transfer image-receiving sheet Provided is a thermoplastic resin film comprising a base layer (A) containing a thermoplastic resin and a coating layer (B) provided on at least one surface of the base layer (A), the coating layer (B) containing components derived from (a) an emulsion containing resin particles formed from an olefin-based copolymer and (b) an ethyleneimine-based resin, wherein the thermoplastic resin film is characterized in that a volume-average particle size of the resin particles contained in the emulsion is from 0.1 to 0.72 μm. The thermoplastic resin film has good coloring performance during printing using gold ink and/or silver ink, has conventional transferability and adhesiveness even in hot melt transfer, and shows little generation of paper dust.
US09902177B2	Transport program, transport control device, medium transport device, and printing apparatus A control device which controls transportation of a continuous paper receives an operation signal according to an operation amount by which a terminal is operated and generates a drive command which controls a transport speed of the continuous paper based on the operation signal.
US09902175B1	Thermal printer having real-time force feedback on printhead pressure and method of using same A thermal printer having a printhead, a printhead arm to engage and disengage the printhead, a platen roller, a user interface, and a printhead pressure adjustment mechanism is provided. The improvement consists of at least one force sensor adapted to sense the pressure between the printhead and the platen roller in real-time. The force sensor is communicatively linked to the user interface. The user interface is configured to display the pressure measured by the force sensor in real-time.
US09902170B2	Irradiation device and droplets ejecting device An irradiation device includes: an irradiation unit that is disposed downstream of an ejection unit that ejects droplets, in a movement direction of a medium that is moved relative to the ejection unit so as to form a gap between the irradiation unit and the medium, and that irradiates, with light, droplets that have been ejected from the ejection unit and landed on the medium; and a transparent member that is shaped like a belt, transmits light, and is moved through the gap relative to the irradiation unit.
US09902168B2	UV-curing methods for forming ink jet images A method for forming an ink jet image on a substrate includes ink jetting an ink jettable and UV-curable composition onto the substrate in an imagewise fashion to form an ink jetted image on the substrate. The ink jettable and UV-curable composition includes: a reactive polymer having: (a1) or (a2) recurring units having pendant metal complexing water-solubilizing groups, (b) at least 5 mol % of recurring units having a pendant group capable of crosslinking via [2+2] photocycloaddition, and optionally (c) at least 1 mol % of recurring units including a pendant amide, hydroxyl, or lactam group, or a pendant precursor moiety for the pendant amide, hydroxyl, or lactam group. The ink jetted image is cured to form a UV-cured ink jet image on the substrate. The ink jettable and UV-curable composition can also include metal nanoparticles or reducible metal ions that can serve as catalytic sites for electroless plating.
US09902165B2	Ink supply system and inkjet printer In an ink supply system, a main ink tank and an ink head are connected together via a main supply channel. A sub-ink tank is connected to the main supply channel via a sub-supply channel. An upstream-side valve is provided on an upstream-side portion of the main supply channel. During standby, a first standby setting processor of a controller sets a first standby state in which a first upstream-side valve is open, and a second standby setting processor sets a second standby state in which the first upstream-side valve is closed. A standby state determination processor determines whether or not the amount of time elapsed from when a setting operation was done by the first standby setting processor or the second standby setting processor is greater than or equal to a first amount of time. The standby state switching processor switches between the first standby state and the second standby state when it is determined that the elapsed time is greater than or equal to the first amount of time.
US09902161B2	Ink cartridge An ink cartridge includes: an ink container formed of a thermoplastic film material filled with predetermined ink; an outer package as an outer box in which the ink container is inserted; and an engagement part provided at one longitudinal end part of the ink container and engaging with a cartridge attaching mechanism of a printer. Inside an ink supply section provided at a longitudinal one end of the ink container, an inner plug is provided which closes or opens an opening of a supply opening, and a covering member protecting a shaft part of the inner plug is provided while constantly covering the shaft part regardless of sliding upon attachment and detachment of an ink cartridge.
US09902158B1	Fluidic dispensing device A fluidic dispensing device has a body having a chamber with a perimetrical end surface, and a chip mounting surface defining a first plane and having a first opening. An ejection chip is coupled to the chip mounting surface. The ejection chip is in fluid communication with the first opening. The ejection chip has a fluid ejection direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first plane of the chip mounting surface. A diaphragm has a dome portion and a sealing surface. The sealing surface has a planar extent that surrounds the chamber. The sealing surface is in sealing engagement with the perimetrical end surface of the chamber to define a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the first opening. The diaphragm has a deflection axis that is substantially parallel to the first plane of the chip mounting surface, and the dome portion is displaceable along the deflection axis.
US09902157B2	Liquid ejection substrate, liquid ejection head, and liquid ejection apparatus A first passage layer is provided with a plurality of supply passages each communicating with one portion of each of a plurality of pressure chambers and a plurality of collection passages each communicating with the other portion of each of the plurality of pressure chambers. A second passage layer is provided with a common supply passage communicating with the plurality of supply passages and a common collection passage communicating with the plurality of collection passages.
US09902152B2	Piezoelectric package-integrated synthetic jet devices Embodiments of the invention include a piezoelectric package integrated jet device. In one example, the jet device includes a vibrating membrane positioned between first and second cavities of an organic substrate, a piezoelectric material coupled to the vibrating membrane which acts as a first electrode, and a second electrode in contact with the piezoelectric material. The vibrating membrane generates fluid flow through an orifice in response to application of an electrical signal between the first and second electrodes.
US09902143B2	Method and device for forming laminated substrate Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for forming a laminated substrate free from misalignment which would otherwise occur based on the assumption that, when the laminated substrate is formed by; preliminarily producing at least two rolls of laminate webs having different roll widths; and successively laminating at least two film sheets cut out, respectively, from the laminate webs being fed from the rolls, to one surface of a rectangular substrate, the roll width of each of the preliminarily-produced rolls of laminate webs becomes non-uniform.
US09902138B2	Laminated sealing sheet A glass sealing sheet comprising a glass core layer having a first side and a second side, a first cladding layer bonded to the first side of the glass core layer, and/or a second cladding layer bonded to the second side of the glass core layer. The first cladding layer is comprises a glass composition that is absorbing of radiation over at least a portion of an emission wavelength range.
US09902137B2	Thin metal substrate having high thermal conductivity A thin metal substrate having high thermal conductivity includes a copper foil layer, an insulating polymer layer and a thermal conductive adhesive layer. The thermal conductive adhesive layer has a resin and a thermal conductive powder dispersed in the resin. The insulating polymer layer is disposed between the copper foil layer and the thermal conductive adhesive layer. Since the thermal conductive adhesive layer has the thermal conductive powder and the insulating polymer layer has insulating and anti-breakdown abilities, the substrate has a reduced thickness, high heat dissipating efficiency and improved insulating performance.
US09902133B2	Multi-layer flat steel product and component produced therefrom A multilayer flat steel product may include a multitude of mutually bonded steel alloy layers. A steel of a first steel alloy may be provided in at least one of the steel alloy layers, and a steel of a second steel alloy different than the first steel alloy may be provided in at least one of the other steel alloy layers. The steel of the first steel alloy may have high strength, and the steel of the second steel alloy may have lower strength and lower carbon content. To enable function-optimized modelling of local material properties in all directions, at least one steel of the first steel alloy and at least one steel of the second steel alloy may be present at least within one layer of the flat steel product. Further, a component, such as for a motor vehicle body, may be comprised of a corresponding flat steel product.
US09902129B2	Panel A panel is provided by the present disclosure, including a cell defined by a first substrate and a second substrate and a functional component between the first and second substrates. There exist at least two rings of sealant between the first and second substrates. The functional component is sealed by the at least two rings of sealant. The at least two rings of sealant are spaced from each other.
US09902128B2	Method of manufacturing a piece of interior equipment of an automotive vehicle A method for manufacturing a piece of interior equipment of an automotive vehicle includes: obtaining a first web of fibers on a conveyor, the first web including a first layer of fibers forming a sole, and a second layer of fibers intended to form a velvet; depositing a second web of fibers and obtaining an assembly; needling the assembly; heating the needled assembly to a heating temperature, and obtaining a coating; and thermoforming the coating and a lower portion at a forming temperature in order to obtain the piece. The second web has continuous fibers with a single component having a melting temperature, the assembly further including a binding layer deposited on the sole of the first web, the binding layer in majority including at least one thermoplastic polymer having a melting temperature greater than the forming temperature and less than the melting temperature of the single component.
US09902127B2	Foam cushion for headphones A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.
US09902125B2	Methods for making an exercise mat Methods for making an exercise mat, comprising: preparing at least one first layer, the at least one first layer comprising polyurethane; and preparing at least one second layer, the at least one second layer comprising at least one thermoplastic elastomer.
US09902122B2	Support for assembling a green tyre blank equipped with movable elements A support for assembling a green tire includes a baseplate with symmetry of revolution and members fixed to the baseplate. Each of the members includes: external elements mounted to be movable relative to one another; and a flexible strip attached to the elements of the member, such that the elements of the member are attached to one another via the flexible strip.
US09902120B2	Wide-angle camera using achromatic doublet prism array and method of manufacturing the same A wide-angle camera and fabrication method thereof includes a sensor with a plurality of pixel sub-arrays and an array of optical elements on a first side of a substrate. Each of the optical elements is capable of forming an image from a field of view onto a different one of the pixel sub-arrays. The wide-angle camera also includes an array of achromatic doublet prisms on a second side of the substrate, where each of the achromatic doublet prisms is aligned to provide a viewing angle with a different one of the optical elements. The sensor captures a wide-angle field of view while having a compact format.
US09902114B2	Method for creating three dimensional lattice structures in computer-aided design models for additive manufacturing Methods for creating three dimensional lattice structures in computer-aided design models. A method includes receiving a solid model containing a plurality of boundary surfaces for a void region, computing a bounding box of the solid model and a plurality of grid points on an axis-aligned grid within the bounding box, creating a lattice cell layout for a lattice structure within the void region, computing an implicit model defined by a scalar value for each of the grid points on the axis-aligned grid, extracting the lattice structure in the solid model based on the implicit model.
US09902108B1	Rapid prototyping method of producing tooling for an injection mold A method of producing an injection molding tool for molding an article includes producing a replica of the article using at least one of an additive manufacturing process, a solid freeform fabrication process, or a computer numerically controlled (CNC) process. A support block is configured to receive at least a portion of the replica of the article and support the replica with at least one of an outer peripheral surface of the replica or an inner peripheral surface of the replica positioned at a spaced distance from a peripheral surface of the support block. The replica is supported inside the support block at the spaced distance, a ceramic resin material is introduced into the spaced distance and cured to form a ceramic shell insert, the insert is removed from the cavity and sintered, and the insert is positioned within the support block to form a part of a mold tool adapted for installation in a standard plastic injection molding machine.
US09902101B2	Screw-moving assembly including screw-moving actuator and bias-adjustment mechanism A screw-moving assembly (100) for a screw assembly (903), the screw-moving assembly (100) comprising: a screw-moving actuator (102); and a bias-adjustment mechanism (104); wherein the screw-moving actuator (102) and the bias-adjustment mechanism (104) are configured to connect to the screw assembly (903); the screw-moving actuator (102) is configured to transmit, in use, a screw-translation force (112) to a longitudinal central axis (905) of the screw assembly (903); and the bias-adjustment mechanism (104) is configured to transmit, in use, a biasing force (114) to the longitudinal central axis (905) of the screw assembly (903).
US09902100B2	Method and system for glass encapsulation molds An injection molding apparatus is provided that is suited for rubber injection and glass-encapsulation molding. A gap or interior portion of the mold for receiving a glass structure is provided, and the gap is adjustable by manipulation of a user-interface portion that extends outside of the mold and/or through the properties of thermal expansion based on select materials.
US09902096B2	Production of fibre composite component part based on aluminium and polyurethane A method of producing a fiber composite component part has the following steps: a) providing two or more metal sheets each comprising an aluminum material; b) providing at least one textile fabric; c) providing an anhydrous mixture having one or more than one hardener having a uretdione having an NCO functionality of not less than two, one or more than one binder having hydroxyl groups to an OH functionality of three to six, and one or more than one cobinder having oxirane groups; d) coating the textile fabric with the anhydrous mixture, to obtain a mixture-coated fabric; e) applying energy to the mixture-coated fabric for the purpose of performing a first crosslinking reaction to react hardener, binder and cobinder to form a thermoplastic polymer adhering to the textile fabric; f) hot pressing the metal sheets and the textile fabric together with the thermoplastic polymer adhering thereto into a sandwich such that the thermoplastic polymer joins the metal sheets together while enclosing the textile fabric; g) forming the sandwich into a shaped article; and h) heat treating the shaped article to obtain the fiber composite component part, wherein the thermoplastic polymer undergoes a second crosslinking reaction to convert into a thermoset polymer.
US09902094B2	Method of forming film for a component A method of forming a film on a component includes providing a curing device. The curing device includes a grooved receiving die, a suction device, and a UV curing system. The suction device vacuum-lifts the component into the groove and a gap between the component and the groove is thus created. A vacuum is created in the gap and a UV curing glue is injected into the gap, the UV curing glue being selected from a monomer, an oligomer, and a photoinitiator. The UV curing glue is cured by the UV curing system and the component with a cured film is easily demolded.
US09902087B2	Powder filling device with redundant powder collection mechanism, and rotary compression molding machine Disclosed is a powdery material filling device with a redundant (i.e., excess or waste) powdery material recovering mechanism. The powdery material filling device may be used in a rotary compression molding machine. In certain aspects, the redundant powdery material recovering mechanism is capable of actively recovering and reusing a redundant (i.e., excess or waste) powdery material even upon production of multi-layer tablets.
US09902081B2	Plate material processing system A plate material processing system includes a plate material processing machine and a loader. The plate material processing machine holds a front end portion of an unprocessed plate material by a work holder and moves the unprocessed plate material on a table forward, backward, leftward and rightward. The loader includes: a plate material attaching unit; and a pivoting mechanism for pivoting the plate material attaching unit on a predefined arc-shaped trajectory while maintaining the plate material attaching unit in a constant orientation as viewed in a planar manner. When the plate material attaching unit is at a foremost position, the work holder is positioned to the other side of the left and right sides relative to a processing head, away from the unprocessed plate material loading position side, thereby preventing the work holder and the plate material attaching unit from interfering with each other.
US09902078B2	Adjustable shaving device An adjustable shaving device for shaving includes a housing that is generally cylindrical. The housing has a second end that comprises an orifice. A neck is positioned in the orifice and a first coupler is rotationally coupled to the neck. The device includes a blade assembly comprising a plurality of safety blades, a male cover, a female cover, and a plurality of spacers. The covers and spacers are complimentary to the blades, and the spacers are positionable between the blades. A second coupler, complimentary to the first coupler, is positioned on an exterior face of the female cover. The male cover and the female cover are configured to accept and secure the blades with one spacer between adjacent blades. The first coupler is positioned to couple to the second coupler, securing the blade assembly to the neck and allowing rotational movement of the blade assembly.
US09902077B2	Shaver Provided is a shaver including a cartridge and a handle body. The cartridge includes a cartridge body formed in a rectangular frame shape; a plurality of blades installed in the cartridge body in the side-to-side direction of the cartridge body, each of the blades having a front portion bent downward; pair of side fixation slots formed on left and right frames of the cartridge body, respectively, so as to fix the left and right ends of each blade; a supporter connecting upper and lower frames of the cartridge body; and an inside fixation slot formed on the supporter so as to fix a portion of each blade. The handle body is coupled to the cartridge body.
US09902075B2	Vacuum generator device A vacuum generator driven by compressed air flow and arranged to supply vacuum to a vacuum gripper, wherein a vacuum flow connection is associated with the vacuum generator and arranged to be brought in flow connection with the vacuum gripper in order to supply vacuum to the vacuum gripper in result of the compressed air flow, wherein the flow connection in addition comprises a second connection arranged to supply a compressed air flow to the vacuum gripper, and wherein the flow connection comprises a valve which is actuated by a spring force in a lower position and to open the connection to the vacuum gripper and arranged to close the connection in result of an air pressure from a compressed air flow in the second connection in a higher position.
US09902072B2	Telepresence system A telepresence system includes a man-machine interface and a teleoperator configured to communicate bidirectionally with the man-machine interface via a communications channel. The teleoperator performs actions based on first signals generated due to a manual operation of the man-machine interface and transmitted over the communication channel, and sends second signals to the man-machine interface over a second communication channel. At least one buffer device buffers signals transferred through the communication channel and releases the signals delayed so that the signals coming from the man-machine interface and the signals coming from the teleoperator each are transmitted through the communication channel with an effective constant time delay.
US09902069B2	Mobile robot system A robot system includes a mobile robot having a controller executing a control system for controlling operation of the robot, a cloud computing service in communication with the controller of the robot, and a remote computing device in communication with the cloud computing service. The remote computing device communicates with the robot through the cloud computing service.
US09902067B2	Offline robot programming device A robot programming device capable of easily checking interference between a robot and peripheral equipment, by which the interference can be easily avoided automatically or manually. The programming device has: a simulation executing part which executes a simulation of motions of peripheral equipment and a robot hand based on a control signal; a signal setting part which sets the control signal for executing the simulation, with respect to a teaching point or a trajectory between the teaching points included in a predetermined robot operation program or a program template, the control signal being set as attribute data of each teaching point or each trajectory; a moving part which moves the robot to the teaching point or the trajectory; and a display setting part which determines as to whether the workpiece is displayed or hidden, with respect to the teaching point or the trajectory to which the robot is moved.
US09902066B2	Apparatus for automated removal of workpieces arranged in a container A device for automated removal of workpieces arranged in a container has a detector device, for the purpose of detecting the workpiece, and a picker, which can be moved via a robot arm having at least six axes, for picking and removing the workpieces from the container. The device also has controller for evaluating the data of the detector device, for path planning, and for controlling the robot arm and the picker. The robot arm has a picker arm element, with at least two further axes of movement, for moving the picker.
US09902060B2	Robot control system provided with function of changing criterion for communication quality in accordance with distance between machine and portable wireless operation panel A robot control system of the present invention includes: a control device for controlling a machine; a portable wireless operation panel that can perform wireless communication with the control device to control the machine; a distance measuring unit that measures the distance between the machine and the portable wireless operation panel; a communication monitoring unit that monitors the communication quality of wireless communication between the control device and the portable wireless operation panel; a warning generator that emits a warning to the operator or stops the machine when the communication quality becomes lower than a predetermined criterion; and, a criterion changing unit that changes the predetermined criterion in accordance with the distance between the machine and the portable wireless operation panel.
US09902057B1	Tool for hydraulic cylinders A tool which permits a user to safely manipulate and position a hydraulic cylinder during installation upon an industrial machine such as a backhoe or a skid steer. The tool provides an extended handle portion which allows a user to maintain control of the hydraulic cylinder while at a safe distance.
US09902056B2	Handheld work apparatus A work apparatus has a motor for driving a tool, an operator-controlled element for the motor and a blocking device. The blocking device has an actuating element having a blocking position and an unblocking position. The operator-controlled element is blocked for the operation of the drive motor when the actuating element is in its blocking position. When shifted from the blocking position into the unblocking position, the actuating element is moved in a first direction and in a second direction. The first direction is into the housing part and the second direction runs perpendicular hereto. A compulsory guide is configured to, during movement of the actuation element in the second direction from the blocking position in a direction toward the unblocking position, initially move the actuation element in a direction opposite to the first direction before the actuation element can be moved in the first direction.
US09902052B2	Tooling system and method for removing a damaged or defective bushing A method to remove a bushing from a bore includes an alignment tool that fits within an inner cavity of the bushing and a cutter tool aligned by the alignment tool. The method includes forming a groove on an inner surface of the bushing with the cutter tool and guiding the cutter tool with a guide associated with the alignment tool.
US09902051B2	Electric screwdriver Provided is a motor-driven screwdriver configured such that the upper limit value of transmittable rotational driving force differs between forward and backward rotation. The motor-driven screwdriver has a bit holder and a rotational driving force transmission device for transmitting rotational driving force to the bit holder. The rotational driving force transmission device has a driving member, a driven member having through-holes, power transmission members held in the through-holes, respectively, and an urging member urging the power transmission members inward. Each through-hole is provided such that a through-hole center axis passing through a center between a forward rotation guide surface and backward rotation guide surface of the through-hole does not intersect a rotation center axis, whereby the force with which the power transmission member is pushed radially outward is made to differ between forward and backward rotation.
US09902049B2	Combination wrench with a reversible roller clutch A force transfer wrench apparatus includes a housing assembly and a handle attached to the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing, a spindle, and wedging element. The spindle is disposed within the housing. The housing includes an annular outer race. The spindle includes an opening at a center of the spindle and at least one protrusion around an outer circumference of the spindle. The protrusion forms a ramp including a ramp surface. The ramp surface slopes from the outer circumference of the spindle to a larger outer circumference of the spindle. The wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race. The wedging element is a cylinder comprising an outer surface. The wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race such that the outer surface of the wedging element contacts the ramp surface.
US09902047B1	Sharpening apparatus for scissors A small and portable apparatus for sharpening the blades of a pair of scissors is provided according to the invention. The scissors sharpener comprises a main body; a vertically-oriented, stationary sharpening steel having opposed surfaces that is securely attached to the main body; a pivotable sharpening steel that rotates with respect to the main body; and a U-shaped return spring positioned between the main body and the pivotable sharpening steel. A user inserts a pair of scissors so that the inside surfaces of the two blades abut the opposed surfaces of the stationary sharpening steel for stable alignment, and closes the blades against the pivotable sharpening steel to cause it to travel along the blade cutting edges to sharpen them. When the scissors blades are disengaged from the scissors sharpening apparatus, the return spring will bias the pivotable sharpening steel back to its standby position.
US09902045B2	Method of using an abrasive article including shaped abrasive particles A method of removing material from one or more workpieces including moving a coated abrasive article having a plurality of shaped abrasive particles relative to a surface of the one or more workpieces at high material removal rates.
US09902042B2	Polycrystalline diamond, methods of forming same, cutting elements, and earth-boring tools A method of forming polycrystalline diamond includes providing an alloy over diamond particles and subjecting the diamond particles to a pressure of at least 4.5 GPa and a temperature of at least 1,000° C. to form inter-granular bonds. The alloy includes iridium and at least one of copper, silver, and gold. A polycrystalline diamond compact includes diamond grains bonded by inter-granular bonds and an alloy disposed within interstitial spaces. The alloy includes iridium, carbon, and at least one of copper, silver, and gold. An earth-boring tool includes a bit body and a polycrystalline diamond compact secured to the bit body. Some methods include selecting an alloy that is catalytic to formation of diamond-to-diamond bonds when the alloy is in a liquid phase, but non-catalytic to the back-conversion of diamond to graphite at temperatures of less than about 1,000° C.
US09902041B2	Abrasive grain jet grinding device An abrasive grain jet grinding device having a belt partially wrapped around an impeller with blades between a shaft-side disc and an open disc and an open peripheral surface between the blades, a nozzle tangential to the disk at the point of separation between the belt and the peripheral surface, wherein the blades held between the shaft-side disc and the open disc are formed from thin plates to finely partition the circumference of the discs, are inclined forward in the direction of rotation of the discs, are provided densely so that multiple adjacent blades overlap each other, and are set with narrow gaps between the blades to form a large number of storage chambers for the abrasive grains.
US09902036B1	Apparatus and method for reshaping bandsaw wheel A reshaping apparatus for restoring the shape of the outer edge of a bandsaw wheel of a bandsaw is described. The reshaping apparatus is attached to frame member of the bandsaw and then adjust so that a die grinder with a grind rock is aligned for the reshaping process. The reshaping of the outer edge of the bandsaw wheel occurs without removing the bandsaw wheel from the bandsaw.
US09902035B2	Compact grinding wheel A grinding wheel for use in a skate blade sharpening system includes a metal grinding ring having an abrasive-coated outer surface for contacting a skate blade to be sharpened during sharpening, and a generally disk-shaped hub to which the grinding ring is fixedly mounted. The hub and grinding ring are configured for mating with an arbor on a rotating shaft of the skate blade sharpening system. Generally the hub is of a less expensive and lower-density material than the grinding ring. In one embodiment, the hub is of a lightweight material such as thermoplastic.
US09902034B2	Automatic tool changer and machine tool An automatic tool changer (ATC) serves as an ATC for automatically changing a tool attached to a lower tool rest of a machine tool. The ATC includes a robot arm and a movement mechanism unit moving the robot arm between inside and outside of a machining area. The robot arm has a base unit coupled to the movement mechanism unit, an arm unit pivotably coupled to the base unit, and a gripping unit provided in the arm unit and detachably gripping the tool. The arm unit is formed to extend in an arm shape from the base unit toward the gripping unit, and swings on a pivot axis as a fulcrum relative to the base unit. By such a configuration, an ATC implementing an automatic change of a tool by a simple and compact mechanism and a machine tool including such an ATC are provided.
US09902032B2	Pin clamp with multi-thickness clamping feature A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a locating pin extending through the housing. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. An exterior driving linkage is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the exterior driving linkage thereby allowing axial movement of the exterior driving linkage to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the exterior driving linkage.
US09902024B2	Method and device for repairing an aircraft and/or gas turbine component The invention relates to a method for repairing an aircraft or gas turbine component, wherein the method comprises the following automated steps: a) checking the component for cracks by means of an optical measurement method, wherein determined geometry and/or damage data are stored with reference to the component, b) generating an adaptive processing strategy on the basis of the determined geometry and/or damage data in a data processing unit, c) machining the component, d) determining the changed geometry data of the component, e) performing repair welding, f) checking the component for cracks by means of an optical measurement method.
US09902023B1	Systems and devices for achieving high throughput attachment and sub-micron alignment of components Systems and devices for achieving high throughput attachment of sub-micron alignment of components are provided. One such device can include a fixture for holding a chuck, the fixture including a plurality of alignment features for adjusting a position of the chuck, the chuck includes a top layer including a vacuum aperture for holding a first component and a bottom layer made from a translucent material, wherein the bottom layer is directly attached to the top layer.
US09902019B2	Minimal contact modular laser cutting table system A laser workpiece cutting system for performing a laser cutting operation on a workpiece. The laser workpiece cutting system includes a modular support unit configured to be easily assembled and disassembled. The modular support unit includes a plurality of individual components, which when assembled, are configured to support one or more workpieces for laser cutting. A frame includes siderails configured to support a plurality of support rails, each of which includes a plurality of pins configured to support and align one or more workpiece fixtures. The workpiece fixtures, in different embodiments, are adapted to support a wide variety of different types of workpieces including, glassware, writing instruments, leather products, novelty items, toys, and utensils.
US09902018B2	Multi-wire feeder method and system for alloy sample formation and additive manufacturing Systems and methods, comprising a directed heat source coupled to a multi-wire feed-head configured to feed one or more wires having diverse compositions into a heat affected region, are provided for the synthesis of alloy samples having defined compositions, combinatorial alloy sample series and libraries, and shaped alloy components.
US09902016B2	Laser machining device and laser machining method A laser processing device converges laser light at an object to be processed having a silicon part containing silicon mounted on a glass part containing glass with a resin part interposed therebetween so as to form a modified region within the object along a line to cut. The laser processing device comprises a laser light source emitting the laser light, a spatial light modulator modulating the laser light emitted from the laser light source, and a converging optical system converging the laser light modulated by the spatial light modulator at the object. When forming the modified region in the glass part, the spatial light modulator displays an axicon lens pattern as a modulation pattern so as to form converging points at a plurality of positions juxtaposed close to each other along a laser light irradiation direction.
US09902009B2	Device and method for contacting a welding rod and contact shell A device and a method for contacting a welding wire in a welding torch includes at least two contact shells having a contact area for contacting the welding wire. In order to make the contact of the welding wire as constant and permanent as possible during the lifetime of a contacting device, the contact shells have a holding section and are arranged inside a sleeve to define a rotational axis, the sleeve being fastened to a nozzle pipe having an integrated pressure mechanism. The pressure mechanism is adapted to exert pressure on the contact shells. The sleeve includes a holding device for exerting a counter-force onto the contact shells. The welding wire is contacted in the contact area of the contact shells with a contact force.
US09902008B2	Systems and methods for selecting a welding process A method includes detecting whether a wire feeder is in communication with a welding power supply. The method also includes detecting a current welding process of the welding power supply if the wire feeder is in communication with the welding power supply. The method includes determining, at the wire feeder, a welding output polarity. The method also includes setting a new welding process based on the current welding process and the welding output polarity without a user selecting the new welding process.
US09902007B2	Method and apparatus for arc welding by controlling welding current A method for performing arc welding includes steps of: preparing two work pieces each having fused portion, being butted against one another; preparing a welding electrode which is a non-consumable type electrode used for performing arc welding to the two work pieces, the welding electrode being disposed to face the two work pieces; applying welding current to the welding electrode so as to have the two work pieces welded; and performing a current changing step to change an amount of the welding current to be decreased so as to have a fused portion of at least one of the two work pieces move toward the other work piece for adhesion to the fused portion of the other work piece or for adhesion to the other work piece itself.
US09902005B2	Low-boron-oxygen cutting line for one-way wire winding and manufacturing method thereof A low-boron-oxygen cutting line for one-way wire winding and a manufacturing method are provided. A core material comprises 55-65 wt % of copper, 0.001-0.03 wt % of boron, 0.05-1.0 wt % of other elements which are at least two of titanium, iron, silicon, nickel, manganese, aluminum, tin, phosphorus and rare earth, less than 0.5 wt % of inevitable impurity elements, and an allowance of zinc; and a surface comprises 35.0-45.0 wt % of copper, 0.001-3.0 wt % of oxygen, 0.0005-0.5 wt % of other elements, at least two of which are titanium, iron, silicon, nickel, manganese, aluminum, tin, phosphorus and rare earth, less than 0.5 wt % of inevitable impurity elements, and an allowance of zinc. The cutting line has improved mechanical properties and strengthened discharge properties, and can cut irregularly shaped materials or those hollowed in the middle.
US09902002B2	Reamers with radially extending flutes In one aspect, reamers having radially extending flutes are described herein. A reamer described herein comprises a cutting portion including a plurality of cutting teeth separated by flutes, the cutting teeth defining an outer diameter of the cutting portion and the flutes extending radially to define an inner diameter of the cutting portion.
US09902000B2	Band saw blade sensor and control system A band saw blade sensor and control system to sense and control saw blade deviation of a continuous, flexible metal saw blade driven around a pair of pulleys. A pair of spaced proximity inductive sensors is positioned adjacent to a side of the saw blade in order to detect blade deviation during operation. A controller mechanism receives input from each of the pair of inductive sensors in order to control and adjust band tension on the blade, and in order to control and adjust blade force on a work piece.
US09901988B2	Tool receptacle for a screw-in tool A tool receptacle for a screw-in tool having a main body, which has a receiving region including at least one conical contact surface for supporting a corresponding conical support surface of the screw-in tool. For thread-protection and for tightening with high concentricity and low production outlay, an insert is disposed in the main body, the insert is movable transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main body and is rotationally-fixed with respect to the main body and has a mating thread for a thread on the screw-in tool.
US09901986B2	Swiss turning insert with chip former arrangement comprising upwardly extending ridge A swiss insert includes a chip former arrangement. The chip former arrangement includes a ridge separated on each side from a cutting edge's sub-edge by a chip surface. In a side view, each sub-edge extends in a straight line.
US09901984B2	Method for preparing R-Fe-B based sintered magnet A method for preparing an R—Fe—B based sintered magnet. The method includes: 1) preparing a R1—Fe—B-M alloy, pulverizing the R1—Fe—B-M alloy to yield a R1—Fe—B-M alloy powder, adding a heavy rare earth powder of R2 or R2X and subsequently adding a lubricant to the R1—Fe—B-M alloy powder and uniformly stirring to form a mixture, where R1 being Nd, Pr, Tb, Dy, La, Gd, Ho, or a mixture thereof; M being Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ga, Cu, Si, Al, Zr, Nb, W, Mo, or a mixture thereof; R2 being at least one from Tb, Dy, and Ho; X being at least one from O, F, and Cl; 2) pressing the mixture obtained in step 1) to form a compact, and sintering the compact in a pressure sintering device in vacuum or in an inactive gas atmosphere to obtain a magnet; and 3) aging the magnet obtained in step 2).
US09901983B2	Method of applying multiple materials with selective laser melting on a 3D article In a method for manufacturing an article (1), particularly a prototype of a product or component, a tool prototype or spare part, by using selected laser melting, for the application onto the article (1) of a layer (13) or portion of a second metallic material, which is different from the material of the first metallic powder (4), a tape (12), sheet (14), foil or three-dimensional pre-form (18) of a second material is applied to the article (1) and is heated by a focused laser or electron beam (6) to a specified temperature such that the tape (12), sheet (14), foil or pre-form, respectively, are made molten by the electron laser beam (6), wherein the focused beam (6) is applied to a given area corresponding to a selected cross-sectional area of the model of the article (1) under formation of a new layer or part made of second material integral with the article (1).
US09901981B2	Alloy production method and alloy produced by the same Provided are an alloy production method that may easily distribute a compound in a matrix of an alloy while maintaining the quality of a molten metal, and an alloy produced by the same. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the method includes forming a molten metal in which a mother alloy including at least one kind of first compound and a casting metal are melted, and casting the molten metal, wherein the mother alloy is a magnesium mother alloy or aluminum mother alloy.
US09901980B2	Casting technology for induction rotor assemblies An induction rotor assembly having an induction cage that is formed using a combination of liquid and solid materials. The first and second end plates of the induction cage may be fabricated before the casting of the conductors of the induction cage. According to certain embodiments, the first and second end plates may be assembled with first and second molds and a rotor core to form a casting assembly. A liquid casting material may be injected into the casting assembly, wherein the liquid casting material may solidify within one or more core passageways of the rotor core, thereby forming the conductors of the induction cage. The first and second end plates may also include flow channels that may be configured to facilitate the flow of the liquid casting material in the casting assembly, and increase the area of contact between the liquid casting material, when solidified, and the end plates.
US09901973B2	Method and apparatus for creating formed elements used to make wound stents A method for forming a wave form for a stent includes moving a first forming portion of a first forming member across an axis along which a formable material is provided in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the axis to engage and deform the formable material while engaging the formable material with a first forming portion of the second forming member. The method includes moving the first forming portion of the first forming member and the first forming portion of the second forming member across the axis in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction to draw and form the formable material over the first forming portion of the second forming member, disengaging the first forming member from the formable material, and moving the first forming member to position a second forming portion of the first forming member to face the formable material.
US09901968B2	Pipe bend die unit, and pipe bending apparatus having the unit A pipe bend die unit comprises a clamp member having a first groove part of half-circular cross section on an outer peripheral surface thereof with a fitting recess extending in a peripheral direction by a first predetermined length on a planar surface perpendicular to a rotary axis, and a counter pressure member having a second groove part of half-circular cross section formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof, and a fitting protrusion extending in a peripheral direction by a second predetermined length from a tip end portion of the second groove part. The fitting protrusion is positioned in the fitting recess so that the first and second groove parts are combined to form a pipe-receiving groove of half-circular cross section. The counter pressure member and the clamp member are hingedly connected to one another so as to be rotatable relative to each other about the rotary axis.
US09901967B2	Roll leveller for metal sheets and a process for levelling a metal sheet with it A roll leveler for metal sheets, comprising a plurality of leveling rolls (R1-R21), a plurality of adapter shafts, a plurality of torque limiters. Each adapter shaft is arranged for actuating at least one of the leveling rolls (R1-R21) and drives or is driven by one of the torque limiters. Each of the torque limiters is arranged for limiting, to a predetermined limit torque, the maximum driving torque that the relative adapter shaft can transmit to a relative leveling roll (R1-R21), driving it, and is provided with a torque regulator arranged for varying the predetermined limit torque also when the leveler is leveling the metal sheet to be processed (L). Each of the torque limiters, or in any case, each adapter shaft is arranged for actuating the relative leveling roll (R1-R21) also after reaching the predetermined limit torque.
US09901966B2	Method for fabricating flattened tube finned heat exchanger A method is disclosed for assembling a flattened tube multiple tube bank heat exchanger that includes a first tube bank and a second tube bank, each bank including a plurality tube segments extending longitudinally in spaced parallel relationship. A spacer clip is installed on a longitudinally extending edge of each heat exchange tube segment arrayed in a first layer of tube segments. A plurality of heat exchange tube segments are arrayed in a second layer in engagement with the spacer clips installed on the tube segments of the first layer.
US09901965B2	Double action extrusion press A double action extrusion press has: a main crosshead provided freely movable with the application of pressure in an axial direction by a main cylinder and having a pressing system disposed on the tip thereof; and a piercer cylinder built into the main cylinder and provided within the main ram, allowing a mandrel to slide within the pressing system and the main crosshead. The double action extrusion press complements the extrusion force by force equivalent to a mandrel pull force acting on a mandrel stop rod by affixing the piercer cylinder in contact to a piercer crosshead that is joined with the mandrel stop rod and applying hydraulic force to the rod side of the piercer cylinder.
US09901964B2	Device for cooling rolls A device for cooling a roll for rolling materials, including a cooling shell opposite a sub-region of the roll surface circumference, for forming a cooling gap, through which a cooling fluid can flow, between the sub-region and the cooling shell. The device further includes a first lever which can be pivoted about a suspension point, which can be pivoted toward the roll surface, and which is rotatably connected to a first end region of the cooling shell, when viewed in the circumferential direction of the roll, and a second lever which can be pivoted about another suspension point, which can be pivoted toward the roll surface, and which is rotatably connected to the second end region of the cooling shell, when viewed in the circumferential direction of the roll, such that the cooling gap can be selectively reduced or increased by pivoting the levers.
US09901959B2	System and tools for removing strongly adhered foreign matter from a work surface An elastically deformable compressible polishing material having a functional and repeating pattern of lowered reservoirs and raised plateaus on the elastically deformable compressible polishing material, and a tool and method for making a functional and repeating pattern of lowered reservoirs and raised plateaus on an elastically deformable compressible polishing material and a method and system for removing strongly adhered foreign matter from a work surface, such that an operator can both measure and control polishing force and identify when to clean and/or discard the elastically deformable compressible polishing material, thus reducing costs, waste and operator fatigue while maximizing overall performance and value of the polishing operation.
US09901957B2	Vibration producing device as well as electronic device and human body fitting article both employing such vibration producing device The vibration producing device includes a driving shaft being placed under slight rapid vibratory movements in its axial direction, a slight rapid vibratory movements producing member coupled with one end of the driving shaft for causing the driving shaft to be vibrated with the slight rapid vibratory movements, a casing for supporting at least either the driving shaft or the slight rapid vibratory movement producing member in such a manner that the driving shaft can be vibrated with the slight rapid vibratory movements in its axial direction, and a weight member to be coupled with the driving shaft in order to permit the weight member to move in its axial direction under the slight rapid vibratory movements of the driving shaft, wherein the casing is vibrated by allowing the weight member to be moved forwards and backwards alternately along the driving shaft in its axial direction.
US09901955B2	Balloon coating method A balloon coating method is disclosed, which includes an application step in which, where a flexible dispensing tube for supplying a coating solution containing the water-insoluble drug and a solvent is formed at its end portion with an opening portion for discharging the coating solution therethrough and when the opening portion-formed end portion side of the dispensing tube is kept in contact with the outer surface of the balloon in such a manner as to be oriented in a direction opposite to a rotating direction of the balloon while the balloon is rotated about an axis of the balloon, the coating solution is discharged through the opening portion and applied to the outer surface of the balloon while the dispensing tube is moved relative to the balloon in an axial direction X of the balloon.
US09901953B2	Paste application device for the mixing of a paste from two components A paste application device stores two starting components, for mixing the starting components to form a paste and for the application of the paste. The comprises a two-component cartridge comprising two cylindrical internal spaces, two feed plungers that can be shifted axially in the internal spaces and limit the internal spaces on a first side of the two-component cartridge, and at least two dispensing openings by means of which the internal spaces are open on a second side of the two-component cartridge that is opposite from the first side, a hollow cylinder that is made of a plastic material and has one front face that is open and one front face that is partially closed, in which is situated an axially mobile plunger that has two pestles attached to it, whereby the pestles are oriented in the direction of the open front face, whereby the open front face of the hollow cylinder is arranged to axially touch against the first side of the two-component cartridge, and whereby the plunger closes in gas-tight manner against the internal walls of the hollow cylinder, whereby the two-component cartridge and the hollow cylinder are arranged in a pressure vessel, whereby the pressure vessel touches against the hollow cylinder or is situated at a distance from the hollow cylinder of at most 0.1 mm.
US09901948B1	Water spray gun having breakproof function A water spray gun includes a gun body, a handle, a control valve and a retaining cap. The gun body has a water control compartment which is provided with two rotation channels. Each of the rotation channels has two closed ends forming two stop walls. The handle has two connecting arms. Each of the connecting arms is combined with a limit block which includes a root portion mounted in and covered by each of the connecting arms and an operation portion protruding outward from each of the connecting arms. Thus, when the handle is pivoted relative to the gun body, the operation portion of the limit block is moved in each of the rotation channels of the gun body, and is stopped by one of the two stop walls of each of the rotation channels.
US09901946B2	Cartridge and multicomponent cartridge A cartridge is proposed having at least one reception chamber (2), which extends in the longitudinal direction, for a medium to be dispensed, having a head part (4) and a cartridge wall (3) which bound the reception chamber (2), wherein a piston (8) is provided which can be introduced into the reception chamber (2) at the end remote from the head part (4) and which is sealingly displaceable along the cartridge wall (3) in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the cartridge wall (3) is manufactured from a cardboard and is sealingly connected to the head part (4). A multicomponent cartridge is furthermore provided by the invention.
US09901944B2	Atomizers An atomizer includes an atomizer body with a plurality of air passages defined therethrough from an upstream end of the atomizer body to a downstream end thereof. The air passages together define an air circuit through the atomizer body. A fuel circuit is defined in the atomizer body extending from a fuel inlet to a respective fuel outlet opening into each air passage. The air passages can be arranged circumferentially about a central axis defined by the atomizer body. The fuel circuit can include a manifold extending circumferentially about the atomizer body in fluid communication with a fuel opening in each respective air passage.
US09901942B2	Electrode assembly for an electrostatic atomizer Various exemplary illustrations of an electrode assembly for an electrostatic atomizer, for example for a rotation atomizer, and exemplary methods of making and/or using the same, are disclosed. An exemplary electrode assembly may include an electrode holder arrangement for holding at least one electrode creating an electrostatic field about a symmetrical axis, wherein there is a dielectric material for influencing a discharge current component extending in the direction of the symmetrical axis.
US09901940B2	Outlet device with hollow water curtain function An outlet device with hollow water curtain function includes a hollow housing and a deflecting column inserted in the housing. An annular passage is formed between the housing and the deflecting column. The housing further includes a plurality of arc-shaped inlet slots. The arc inlet slots are annularly arranged about the center of the annular passage. The internal port of the arc inlet slots is connected to the annular passage. Water flows to the annular passage through the arc inlet slots to from a hollow annular water curtain with centrifugal force. When the tangential centrifugal force of the water curtain orienting the opening angle of the housing is larger than the surface tension thereof, the water curtain breaks open to make the water flowing break open and diffuse as particles after keeping itself in a certain length. The diffused water forms a water type continuous in a certain range.
US09901938B1	Water spray nozzle A water spray nozzle comprises a switching rod that has a direction switching piece disposed at the end of a water outlet compartment and a preset quantity of slant protruded portions disposed around the direction switching piece. The nozzle also has a switching disk disposed on a bottom of the water outlet compartment around the switching rod between a guiding piece and the direction switching piece. Switching ribs having a preset quantity of slant switching protruded portions is disposed outside a switching hole near the direction switching piece for meshing with the slant protruded portions, and a plurality of switching water holes is disposed around a circumference of the switching disk. Switching water holes are disposed in a same radial direction so that they are selectively superimposed with specific water outlet holes.
US09901932B2	Dense media separation method A method of separating solids, the method comprising: •adding said solids to a suspension of particulate material comprising magnetic, or magnetized, particles in a liquid, •locating the combined solids and suspension in a separation vessel such that rotation is imparted to the combined solids and suspension around a space bounded by an outer wall of the vessel to impart a centrifugal force on the solids; and •applying, during operation of said separation vessel, a magnetic field to said combined solids and suspension in said separation vessel to impart a magnetic biasing force on the particles of said particulate material in an inwards direction away from the outer wall of the vessel at least in a lower region of the vessel, •wherein said particulate material has a coarseness (particle size) that is determined by at least one of the size of said separation vessel, the particulate material shape and type, the solids particle size and type, the feed pressure of the combined solids and suspension, and a desired specific gravity of said suspension, and wherein said method further comprises: •causing said particulate material to be relatively coarser (larger) than a nominal coarseness that is determined by at least one of the size of said separation vessel, the particulate material shape and type, the solids particle size and type, the feed pressure of the combined solids and suspension, and a desired specific gravity of said suspension in the absence of said magnetic field.
US09901927B2	Method of generating droplets Methods of generating droplets. In an exemplary method, a device including a sample well, a carrier well, a droplet well, and a plurality of microfluidic channels is selected. The microfluidic channels include a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. A discrete volume of sample-containing fluid is placed into the sample well, and a discrete volume of carrier fluid is placed into the carrier well. A pressure differential is created after placing the discrete volumes, to cause fluid flow. Sample-containing fluid flows from the sample well to a droplet-generation region of the device via the first channel. Carrier fluid flows from the carrier well to the droplet-generation region via the second channel. Sample-containing droplets and carrier fluid flow from the droplet-generation region to the droplet well via the third channel.
US09901925B2	Micro-fluidic device Embodiments described herein provide micro-fluidic systems and devices for use in performing various diagnostic and analytical tests. According to one embodiment, the micro-fluidic device includes a sample chamber for receiving a sample, and a reaction chamber for performing a chemical reaction. A bubble jet pump is structured on the device to control delivery of a fluid from the sample chamber to the reaction chamber. The pump is fluidically coupled to one or more chambers of the device using a fluidic channel such as a capillary. A valve may be coupled to one or more chambers to control flow into and out of those chambers. Also, a sensor may be positioned in one or more of the chambers, such as the reactant chamber, for sensing a property of the fluid within the chamber as well as the presence of a chemical within the chamber.
US09901923B2	Mobile molecular diagnostics system with wireless communication A mobile, self contained molecular diagnostics system is provided with a microfluidic chip, detection apparatus and an integrated or wireless control interface and imager. The system provides automated sample preparation and rapid optical detection of multianalyte nucleic acids and proteins. On chip PCR may be performed to improve the optical fluorescence signal for nucleic acid detections. Plasmonic protein detection is performed using a dark field smartphone microscope. Dark field illumination is based on an evanescent field generated by LED total internal reflection. The smartphone element may also be used as an interface to control the detection apparatus, acquire images, process data and for wireless communications with remote computers. The handheld automated system has low power requirements and is particularly suited for point of care and on demand diagnostics in resource limited settings.
US09901919B2	Pipette with piston rotation lock The present invention concerns a pipette comprising a mechanism with which the stroke length of a piston can be changed by rotating the piston rod. The pipette comprises a locking mechanism which prevents the rotation of the piston rod when the piston has been pushed a certain distance downwards from its upper position, but does not prevent the rotation when the piston is in its upper position.
US09901911B2	Coherently grown composite aluminophosphate and silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves Coherently grown composites of two zeotypes are described. The coherently grown composites have a crystalline three-dimensional framework of at least AlO2 and PO2 tetrahedral units. The two zeotypes are selected from the group consisting of AFX, LEV, CHA, and ERI. Methods of making the coherently grown composites are also described.
US09901909B2	Processes for preparing zincoaluminosilicates with AEI, CHA, and GME topologies and compositions derived therefrom The present disclosure is directed to methods of producing zincoaluminosilicate structures with AEI, CHA, and GME topologies using organic structure directing agents (OSDAs), and the compositions and structures resulting from these methods.
US09901905B2	Monolith with catalytic or sorbent beads A monolith for catalytic or sorbent purposes. The monolith includes a substrate sheet having attached thereto a plurality of catalytic or sorbent beads. Each bead has a diameter of at least fifty microns. The substrate sheet at least partially defines one or more channels through the monolith. Fluid flowing through the channels will contact the beads for catalytic or sorbent purposes.
US09901903B1	Biosynthesized magnetic metal nanoparticles for oil spill remediation The biosynthesized magnetic metal nanoparticles for oil spill remediation are magnetic nanoparticles capped with an extract of Anthemis pseudocotula. The magnetic nanoparticles are formed by co-precipitation of ferric chloride hexahydrate and ferrous chloride tetrahydrate in an ethanol solution of the extract with the dropwise addition of ammonium hydroxide to raise the pH to between 8 and 11. The extract may be an extract of the aerial parts of Anthemis pseudocotula in a low polar extraction solvent, such as an n-alkane solvent or mono-di-, or trichloromethane. The extract is hydrophobic, improving dispersion of the magnetic nanoparticles in oil spills in seawater, resulting in 90% removal of oil for a 1:10 ratio of nanoparticles:oil by weight.
US09901902B1	Amylose derivative and optical isomer separating agent containing same Provided are a novel amylose derivative which exhibits excellent optical isomer separability and which is suitable as an optical isomer separating agent; and an optical isomer separating agent containing the amylose derivative. A task is attained by an amylose derivative having a constituent unit represented by formula (I) below; In below formula (I), R1 is a substituent group represented by any of formulae 1 to 3 below, and R2 is a substituent group represented by any of formulae a to g below. R1 and R2 are different substituent groups. A combination of R1 and R2 in which R1 is a substituent group represented by structural formula 3 and R2 is a substituent group represented by structural formula c is excluded from the formula (I).
US09901901B2	Selective extraction of anions from solution A method of selectively extracting anions from an aqueous solution using an anion encapsulating aggregate formed upon the addition of a solvent, a copper contributor, a hydroxide contributor, a counterion contributor, and pyrazole to an aqueous solution containing the anions, or upon the addition of a solvent, a polymeric chain of [CuII(μ-OH)(μ-pz)]∞ and a counterion contributor to the aqueous solution. The aggregates include compounds of the formula cis CuIIx(OR1)y(R2pz)z, where R1 is H or an alkyl group, R2 is H, or an alkyl group or a charged group, pz is pyrazolate and each of x, y, and z is an integer between about 1 and about 40. In addition, ligand-containing anion encapsulating aggregates can be formed by synthesis with a lig-and-bound pyrazole or by substituting the ligand-bound pyrazole for the pyrazole incorporated in the aggregate.
US09901896B2	Hydrogen generators and fuel cell systems with selective fuel pellet heating A hydrogen generator, a fuel cell for use in the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system are disclosed. The hydrogen generator includes a housing and a plurality of fuel pellets disposed in the housing. Each fuel pellet includes a hydrogen-containing reactant that will react to release hydrogen gas when heated. The hydrogen generator also includes a plurality of heating elements extending into the plurality of fuel pellets to generate heat to selectively heat one or more fuel pellets to initiate a reaction to produce hydrogen gas. The hydrogen generator further includes a plurality of electrical contacts operatively coupled to the plurality of heating elements to selectively supply electrical power to the plurality of heating elements.
US09901887B2	Systems and methods for making and processing emulsions An automated template bead preparation system is provided and includes a membrane-based emulsion generation subsystems, a thermal plate and subsystem, and a continuous centrifugation emulsion breaking and templated bead collection subsystem. The emulsion generation subsystem provides uniformity in the preparation of an inverse emulsion and may be used to create large or small volume inverse emulsions rapidly and reproducibly. An emulsion-generating device is provided that can supply a continuous stream of an inverse emulsion to a thermal subsystem, in automated fashion. The thermal subsystem can treat an inverse emulsion passed therethrough. The continuous centrifugation subsystem can continuously break a thermally cycled inverse emulsion and collect template beads formed in the aqueous microreactor droplets of the inverse emulsion.
US09901886B2	Refrigerator and controlling method thereof A refrigerator and a control method thereof are provided. The refrigerator includes a carbonated water producing apparatus configured to produce carbonated water by supplying water and carbon dioxide gas to a carbonated water tank, a user interface configured to display information of carbonated water concentration, and a control unit configured to control the carbonated water producing apparatus to produce the carbonated water according to the information of carbonated water concentration, wherein the user interface displays a set concentration of the carbonated water and a present concentration of the carbonated water.
US09901882B2	DDR zeolite seed crystal, method for producing same, and method for producing DDR zeolite membrane There are provided DDR type zeolite seed crystals capable of inhibiting generation of surplus DDR type zeolite crystals in the case of using the DDR type zeolite seed crystals as seed crystals upon forming a DDR type zeolite membrane on the surface of a porous support. The DDR type zeolite seed crystals have an average particle size of 0.05 to 1.5 μm; contain 90% or more of particles having an aspect ratio, which is obtained by dividing the maximum Feret's diameter by the minimum Feret's diameter, of 1 to 3; and have not more than 0.3 of a coefficient of variation of the square of the aspect ratio.
US09901881B2	Membrane and membrane separation system Described herein is a method for altering the characteristics of a membrane comprising a dielectric material. The method comprises heating the membrane and applying an electric field in a direction out of the plane of the membrane to at least a portion of the dielectric material. At least a portion of the dielectric material becomes aligned with the applied electric field. In some embodiments, the membrane is piezoelectric and application of an electric signal to the membrane causes out of plane movement of the membrane. Also disclosed are membranes and systems and apparatuses comprising such membranes.
US09901873B2	CO2 recovery device and CO2 recovery method CO2 absorber includes a CO2 absorbing section in which a CO2-containing flue gas and a CO2 absorbent are brought into contact with each other to remove CO2, and an aqueous cleaning section in which a decarbonated flue gas and rinsing water are brought into contact with each other to remove an accompanying substance. A lean solution is re-used in the absorber. The CO2 recovery device includes a degassing basin which is interposed in a rich solution supply line that supplies the rich solution from the CO2 absorber to the absorbent regenerator, and which includes a retaining section configured to remove oxygen in the rich solution.
US09901870B2	Carbon dioxide capturing system and method of operating same In one embodiment, a carbon dioxide capturing system includes an absorption tower configured to bring a treatment target gas containing carbon dioxide into contact with an absorption liquid, and to discharge the absorption liquid having absorbed the carbon dioxide. The system further includes a regeneration tower configured to make the absorption liquid discharged from the absorption tower dissipate the carbon dioxide, and to discharge the absorption liquid having dissipated the carbon dioxide. The system further includes a treatment target gas line configured to introduce the treatment target gas into the absorption tower, a first introduction module configured to introduce a first gas having a higher carbon dioxide concentration than the treatment target gas into the treatment target gas line, and a second introduction module configured to introduce a second gas having a lower carbon dioxide concentration than the treatment target gas into the treatment target gas line.
US09901869B2	Method of controlling a wet scrubber useful for removing sulphur dioxide from a process gas A wet scrubber for cleaning a process gas containing sulphur dioxide comprises an absorption vessel for contacting the process gas with an absorption liquid to absorb sulphur dioxide from the process gas, a sensor for measuring a concentration in the absorption liquid, and a control unit. The control unit is adapted to receive a measurement signal from the sensor and to control, based on the measured concentration, at least one wet scrubber operating parameter influencing the concentration in the absorption liquid.
US09901868B2	Variable capacity multiple-leg packed separation column system and method of operation An industrial packed column system and method of operation for gas stream processing to remove a component by liquid absorbent contact includes: a. a plurality of packed tubular members having ends aligned, in vertical parallel array to form a first bundle, b. an upper lean absorption liquid inlet and lower rich absorption liquid outlet; c. a raw gas feed inlet positioned below the packing material, connected to a raw feed gas manifold via control valves for selectively admitting the feed gas to one or more of the plurality of tubular members, d. an upper treated gas outlet, connected via valved conduit to (i) a treated gas collection manifold and (ii) the raw as inlet of one or more of the other tubular members, and the apparatus equipped with appropriate systems so that desired portions of the treated gas stream exiting a tubular member can be passed for further treatment to at least one other tubular member in the first bundle.
US09901866B2	Membrane separation process and membrane plant for energy-efficient production of oxygen The invention relates to a membrane separation process for energy-efficient generation of oxygen from fresh air. In the process, mixed conducting membranes in vacuum operation are used, the fresh air is discharged as waste air after separation of the oxygen, at least 85% of the thermal energy required for heating the fresh air is acquired by utilizing the waste heat of the waste air and/or of the obtained oxygen, the rest of the heating of the fresh air being realized through external energy supply, and a ratio of fresh air to generated oxygen in normal operation is adjusted to a range of from 6:1 to 25:1.
US09901865B2	Structure of assembly grasp for palladium-alloy tubes and method for manufacturing the same A structure of assembly grasp for palladium-alloy tubes and the manufacturing method thereof are described. The structure of assembly grasp for palladium-alloy tubes includes a grasp with a plurality of holes, a plurality of palladium-alloy tubes inserted into the plurality of holes, and an intermetallic compound layer between the palladium-alloy tubes and the inner sidewalls of the plurality of holes.
US09901863B2	Process for the separation of carbon dioxide from flue gas A process and system for separating CO2 from a flue gas stream is disclosed. The process involves (a) contacting a flue gas stream containing water vapor and CO2 with an ionic absorbent under absorption conditions to absorb at least a portion of the CO2 from the flue gas stream and form a CO2-absorbent complex; wherein the ionic absorbent comprises a cation and an anion comprising an amine moiety; and (b) recovering a gaseous product having a reduced CO2 content.
US09901860B2	Apparatus for removing an acid gas from a gas stream An apparatus removes acidic gases from a gas stream. The apparatus remove acid gas from a gas stream in a manner that generates a product gas stream at a higher temperature while consuming less energy than the existing technology. The apparatus enables the positive gas temperature differential to be maintained by manipulating the absorber column operating conditions and/or the solvent chemistry to increase the amount of absorption and reaction in the absorber.
US09901858B2	Modular cleaner for airborne dust with detachable bin A modular portable dusty air cleaner comprises a removable bin, a dirty gas distributor, an aperture plate, a plurality of tubular filters, a roof, a clean-gas chamber, a dust collection chamber, and a pulse-jet assembly. The dirty gas distributor is positioned to distribute dirty gas into the dust collection chamber from a periphery of the plurality of filters. The aperture plate forms at least a partial ceiling for the bin. The plurality of tubular filters hangs into the bin from the apertures of the plate, one filter per aperture. The roof is positioned above the aperture plate. The clean-gas chamber is defined between the plate and the roof.
US09901854B1	Water filter cartridge with improved leak indicator A water filter cartridge for refrigerators is configured to indicate leakage when a cartridge is installed in a manifold having a larger diameter, male inlet and a smaller diameter, coaxial, male outlet. The filter cap has a cylindrical recess that mates with an O-ring on the manifold inlet during use. A fluid passageway extends through the wall forming that recess and opens immediately adjacent that O-ring to carry any leaking water to the outside of the filter cap. The filter cap has a seal on a smaller diameter recess that mates with the sidewall of the male inlet at a distal end thereof. The smaller diameter recess may have slots that allow water to bypass seals on the male outlet member. Under normal water pressure the system will immediately visually exhibit a substantial leak if the filter cartridge is incorrectly coupled to the manifold.
US09901852B2	Push filter with floating key lock A filter assembly for fluid filtration having a push-activated lock and release mechanism. A push filter design activates a floating key lock upon insertion and extraction, where the filter key may be used simultaneously as a lock and as an identifier for particular filter attributes. The filter base may be situated inline, and in fluid communication, with influent and effluent piping, such as within a refrigerator. The filter housing assembly may be attached to, and removed from, the filter base by a push-actuated release. Upon insertion, the filter key shifts the filter lock longitudinally to receive interlocking segments. Upon extraction, the same axial push shifts the filter lock further to align the interlocking fingers within gaps that allow for easy extraction. The specific key lock design allows a user to identify and match certain filter configurations received by the mechanical support, and reject other filter configurations.
US09901851B2	No filter no run fluid filtration system A filter system including a designated filter cartridge including a geometric projection therein and a filter cartridge housing. The filter cartridge housing including a valve that controls fluid flow out of the filter system, a filter cartridge housing, and a filter cartridge housing cover. The valve may include an opening keyed to the geometric projection such that the geometric projection engages the opening and actuates the valve, and the valve may be configured to attach to the filter cartridge housing cover by a snap fit connection.
US09901849B2	Process for removing catalyst fines from a liquid stream from a fixed bed reactor A process for filtering a liquid stream from a fixed bed reaction zone in order to remove catalyst fines contained in the stream. The effluent stream is passed to a filtering section which may contain at least two filtering vessels. Each filtering vessel includes at least two differently filtering sections, each section designed to collect differently sized particles. If a pressure drop occurs in one of the filtering vessels, it may be taken offline to remove the filtering sections and recover the metal in the particles collected on the filtering sections. The other filtering vessel can remain online to allow the filtering process to be continuous. Metal on the catalyst fines may be recovered.
US09901848B2	Fluid stabilizer disc A stabilizer disc for a liquid that reduces or prevents the formation of a foam on an upper surface of the liquid. The stabilizer disc has a width and a height, wherein the width is greater than the height. The stabilizer disc further has a surface roughness within a disclosed range of surface roughness (i.e., surface finish) values. Further, a plurality of stabilizer discs may be used to cover a disclosed percentage of a surface area of the fluid. A method for reducing the formation of a foam on the liquid within a container during transport and/or storage is also described.
US09901835B2	Fantasy sports system and method A fantasy sports league or contest where true fans are rewarded for allegiance to favorite teams. The league or contest is configured so that competition extends through playoffs of a league or sport upon where the fantasy sports league or contest is based.
US09901829B2	Digital imaging method and apparatus An apparatus and method for electronically creating combined digital images of a person and incorporating them into a series of site-specific background images or film clips making it appear as if the user were actually a part of the original imaging sequence. The camera can move to take the images from different angles and In an alternative embodiment there are multiple cameras situated such that they sequentially capture and store a series of images to be incorporated into the product. An alternative housing apparatus is in a booth for automatically producing an imaging sequence of a self-portrait of the user integrated into a stored background or film clip, including a cash or credit card receiving device, a computer triggered by cash or credit received in the device, a movable digital camera or video camera to view the user, a video monitor for self-viewing, and the possibility of one located outside the booth for advertising or amusement purposes. A series of stored digital imaging movie clips for selective withdrawal by the user where the captured sequence of the user is automatically integrated into stock stored movie clips and can be either output in an e-mail message posted to a board with a link to user's choice of e-mail friends' addresses for retrieval or a direct link to friend's and family's e-mail addresses or an output device with hard copy of personalized sequence to CD ROM or Video or hard copy print of a still image.
US09901828B2	Method for an augmented reality character to maintain and exhibit awareness of an observer Methods and systems for enabling an augmented reality character to maintain and exhibit awareness of an observer are provided. A portable device held by a user is utilized to capture an image stream of a real environment, and generate an augmented reality image stream which includes a virtual character. The augmented reality image stream is displayed on the portable device to the user. As the user maneuvers the portable device, its position and movement are continuously tracked. The virtual character is configured to demonstrate awareness of the user by, for example, adjusting its gaze so as to look in the direction of the portable device.
US09901827B2	Methods and system relating to physical constructions and virtual representations In an aspect, a system for game play is provided, comprising a plurality of toy construction elements and a computer system. At least some of the toy construction elements include a first connector and a second connector. The computer system receives identification data relating to physical constructions made from at least two of the construction elements. For a first physical construction made from a first plurality of toy construction elements, the system generates a virtual representation of a first character, and generates a first set of properties for the virtual representation of the first character. For a second physical construction made from a second, larger, plurality of toy construction elements, the system generates a virtual representation of a second character based, and generates a second set of properties for the virtual representation of the second character. The system receives commands to operate the generated virtual representation in a virtual environment.
US09901825B2	System, apparatus, and method of monitoring interactions An apparatus and method for monitoring live-action gameplay interactions may be provided. A weapon device, body sensors, and a hub may be used to detect interactions, such as weapon strikes or casting of a spell. Interactions may be communicated to a game application on a mobile device for updating gameplay data.
US09901824B2	User control of objects and status conditions Methods and systems for providing user control of objects or vehicles simulated in a simulated environment or virtual world are described herein. The user control may include various types of touch controls that may be used by a player to move the object or vehicle in a direction and/or at a velocity. The user, in some embodiments, may be able to select which type of touch control is used in the user interface. In some arrangements, the touch control may include a touch zone arrangement that can be changed based on a condition of the virtual world or a player interaction with a user interface. Additionally, in some embodiments, the user control may include one or more controls for removing one or more statuses that may be received by the vehicle.
US09901823B1	Battle attribute-based arrangement of map areas An approach to facilitating battle-attribute-based arrangement of map areas is provided. Battle-related records that indicate battle attribute values associated with users of a game space may be maintained. Responsive to the battle attribute values associated with individual ones of the users corresponding to the battle attribute values associated with other ones of the users, generation of one or more secondary maps having secondary areas associated with the individual users that are arranged together with secondary areas associated with the other users may be initiated. For example, the secondary area associated with a first user and the secondary area associated with a second user may be arranged together in one of the secondary maps responsive to a first battle attribute value associated with the first user corresponding to a second battle attribute value associated with the second user.
US09901819B2	Storage medium having stored therein vibration signal generation program, vibration generation apparatus, vibration generation system, and vibration signal generation method A predetermined parameter is acquired during execution of an application, and a predetermined algorithm indicating at least timing and intensity for generating a vibration is set by dynamically changing the predetermined algorithm in accordance with the parameter. Then, a vibration signal is generated using a material for a vibration or a sound and the algorithm, or using a filter capable of generating the material and the algorithm.
US09901818B1	Systems and methods for regulating access to game content of an online game Online games may include game content that may be played cooperatively by groups of users. The game content may include a group roles set for the users in individual groups. Users of an online game may interact with the online game via client computing platforms. The client computing platforms may include virtual reality platforms and non-virtual reality platforms. Access to the game content of the online game may be regulated by determining whether the users are attempting to play a game instance of the online game via the virtual reality platforms or the non-virtual reality platforms. A first set of group roles may be presented to users attempting to play the game instance via the virtual reality platforms. A second set of group roles may be presented to users attempting to play the game instance via the non-virtual reality platforms.
US09901815B2	Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring, classifying, and encouraging activity Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring, classifying and encouraging activity through the use of an accelerometer or other sensor in a toy or other accessory (such as a backpack or watch) that records activity are disclosed. The activity is classified, using various motion classification algorithms, to determine the specific types and amount of activities performed and the times and duration for which they were performed. The classified data is used in the rest of the system, which allows users to view activity history, recommendations for how to improve health, and play games in which the player's game performance is effected by their activity levels. In games and on the website, feedback is also given to users to encourage and reward exercise, while handicapping users that are not active.
US09901813B2	Systems and methods for enhancing target acquisition of video games The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing gaiming points for video gamers. In one embodiment, a gaiming system is coupled to a monitor of a computerized video gaming system. The gaiming system includes an energy source and a display. A gaiming command from the computerized video gaming system instructs the energy source to project a substantially narrow energy beam. The display has a gaiming target configured to scatter a portion of the narrow energy beam thereby generating a visible gaiming point substantially centered with respect to the monitor. In some embodiments, the intensity of the energy beam is selectable. It is also possible to contour the display to minimize unwanted scattering of the energy beam.
US09901810B2	Playing card shuffling devices and related methods A playing card handling device comprises a card storing area that supports a stack of playing cards, the card storing area having a playing card support surface. A card removing system removes playing cards individually from the bottom of the stack. A pivoting arm is automatically moved by a motor between at least two positions, wherein in a first position the end of the arm opposite a pivot is disengaged from a playing card at the top of the stack and in a second position the end of the arm is engaged with a playing card at the top of the stack. A processor in the playing card handling device directs movement of the pivoting arm between at least the first and second positions when a predetermined number of cards is present in the card storing area. Methods of card handling include employing the use of such a pivotal arm.
US09901809B2	Wearable device A wearable device configured to selectively provide roller transportation, the wearable device including a shoe, a plurality of wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly being configured to selectively roll relative to a ground surface about an associated axis of rotation, and a frame connected between the wheel assemblies, the frame comprising a trunk and a plurality of branches extending from the trunk, each of the branches being configured for connection to at least one of the plurality of wheel assemblies, wherein at least a portion of the shoe is located vertically higher than at least a portion of the frame when at least one of the wheel assemblies is in contact with the ground surface and the at least one of the wheel assemblies is positioned to selectively roll relative to the ground surface.
US09901806B2	Automatic heel unit with walking configuration The invention relates to an automatic heel unit for a ski binding, in particular a ski-touring binding, comprising a heel retainer, for retaining a ski boot in a heel area of the ski boot, and a heel retainer support on which the heel retainer is mounted so as to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the heel retainer support. The automatic heel unit has a holding configuration in which the heel retainer is located in a holding setting and the heel retainer can interact with the heel area of the ski boot held in the ski binding in such a way that the heel area of the ski boot is held in a lowered position. Furthermore, the automatic heel unit has a walking configuration in which the heel retainer is located in a walking setting and the heel area of the ski boot held in the ski binding is freed from the heel retainer and can be lowered toward the ski without being locked by the heel retainer in the lowered position. The heel retainer in its walking setting is located farther to the rear than in its holding setting and is movable from its walking setting to its holding setting and back again along a first area of the adjustment path. Starting from its walking setting, the heel retainer is movable along the first area of the adjustment path, beyond its holding setting, upward from the first area of the adjustment path into a second area of the adjustment path separate from the first area of the adjustment path and adjoining the first area of the adjustment path, and back again.
US09901800B2	Ball throwing training and strengthening device This invention relates generally to training a user how to correctly throw a ball, and more specifically, a training, physical, or occupational therapy aid that can be used to strengthen and rehabilitate a user's muscles and joints.
US09901793B2	Golf club head A golf club head of this invention includes a face portion, first and second interchangeable members, a first attachment portion from which the first and second interchangeable members are detachable, and a second attachment portion from which the first and second interchangeable members are detachable. The first interchangeable member is a reinforcing member that abuts against the rear surface of the face portion and restricts deformation of an abutment portion when the member is attached to the first attachment portion. The second interchangeable member is a member that does not abut against the rear surface of the face portion when the member is attached to the first attachment portion.
US09901791B2	Golf club head A golf club according to the present invention includes a golf club head body that has a crown portion and a sole portion and has an opening surrounded by the crown portion and the sole portion, and a face member that covers the opening of the golf club head body. The face member is formed in the shape of a cup having a face portion formed in a plate shape and a peripheral portion that extends from the peripheral edge of the face portion. In the peripheral portion of the face member, the portion that extends along the crown portion includes a first toe-side edge portion arranged on the toe side, a first heel-side edge portion arranged on the heel side, and a first central edge portion arranged between the first toe-side edge portion and the first heel-side edge portion.
US09901790B2	Golf club A club includes a head, a shaft, and a grip. A club length L1 is 43 inches or greater and 48 inches or less. A ratio (Wh/Wc) between a head weight Wh and a club weight Wc is equal to or greater than 0.70. An inertia moment Ix about swing axis is 6.90×103 (kg·cm2) or greater and 7.50×103 (kg·cm2) or less. A static moment Mt (kg·cm) of the club is equal to or greater than 16.3 (kg·cm). The frequency of vibration of club is 240 (cpm) or greater and 280 (cpm) or less. The inertia moment Ix (kg·cm2) is calculated by Equation (1): Ix=Wc×(Lc+60)2+Ic (1).
US09901789B2	Golf club head with grooves shallower than scorelines and goove pitch and length A golf club head according to this invention is a wood type golf club head including a face portion, a crown portion, and a sole portion. A plurality of grooves are formed in the face portion. The depth of the plurality of grooves is less than 0.025 mm. Each pitch between adjacent grooves of the plurality of grooves ranges from 0.1 mm (inclusive) to 1 mm (inclusive).
US09901788B2	Golf club head or other ball striking device A head for a ball striking device, such as a golf club head, includes a face member having a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a rear surface opposite the striking surface, a weight member connected to the face member behind the rear surface of the face member, and a resilient member positioned between the weight member and the face member. The resilient member is connected to the rear surface of the face member to connect the weight member to the face member. The resilient member is compressible to permit energy and/or momentum to be transferred between the weight member and the face member through the resilient member during impact, including an off-center impact on the striking surface. Momentum transferred from the weight member to the face member during an off-center impact may reduce energy loss and twisting of the face on impact.
US09901785B2	Multi-layer golf ball Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.
US09901783B2	Golf balls having foam inner core and thermoset outer core layer Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The inner and outer core layers can have different hardness gradients. Preferably, the specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is less than the density of the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover of at least one layer and may include at least one casing layer. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.
US09901781B2	Dimple patterns for golf balls The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines.
US09901780B2	Adjusting exercise machine settings based on current work conditions Adjusting settings of an exercise machine is provided. Data is received from a set of monitoring devices at a workstation. Software applications currently executing on the workstation are monitored. A signal is sent to a control module of the exercise machine adjusting one or more settings of the exercise machine based on changes in the software applications currently executing on the workstation.
US09901777B2	Method and apparatus for measuring power output of exercise In a portable exercise tracking system, a method and apparatus for measuring power output of exercise motion by a user. The system includes a wireless motion sensor and a wireless central mass unit. The wireless motion sensor detects, measures and transmits motion data associated with a first motion by the user. The central mass unit detects and measures motion data associated with a second motion by the user. The central mass unit also computes the power output of the first motion and the second motion as a function of the first motion data and the second motion data. The disclosed method and apparatus provides a more effective means of computing total power output of a user performing free body exercises.
US09901776B2	Racket sport inertial sensor motion tracking analysis A system for a racket comprises an inertial sensor for coupling to the racket, a processor connected to the inertial sensor, and a memory device connected to the processor. The inertial sensor includes an accelerometer array with three degrees of freedom in acceleration and a gyro array with three degrees of freedom in rotation. The processor is configured to generate stroke profiles describing acceleration and rotation of the racket based on signals from the accelerometer and the gyro arrays, and the memory device is configured to store the stroke profiles.
US09901775B2	Isometric/isotonic neck exercise device An isometric/isotonic neck exercise device designed to attach around a persons head, at the forehead level as would a typical headband be worn. Attached to this band as an integral component of this device to provide the medium by which the device can perform the function for which it is designed, is a nylon strap that includes two alloy “D” configuration rings for accessory attachment continuity. Once the device is secured in place on the user, accessory resistance band/s anchored from a fixed point at one end, are attached to this device with the other end of the resistance band/s to then provide a multitude of exercises that focus on all muscle groups and tendons in the neck, mid and upper spine to specifically and dramatically improve mobility and motion, for strength, fitness and rehabilitation purposes at levels which have not previously been obtained.
US09901772B2	Foot platform and rebounding device and method of using same An inclinable rebounding exercise device comprising at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end; an adjustable support assembly that allows the at least one rail to be adjusted to a desired inclination angle; a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail; a support base; a foot platform assembly including a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms coupled to the support base. The pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise.
US09901768B1	Rowing exercise machine The present disclosure illustrates a rowing exercise machine which includes a support structure, a power output module, a cable rolling device, a cable, a handle assembly and an operating module. The power output module is disposed at an end of the support structure. The power output module includes a motor, a controlling device and an encoder. The controlling device is connected to the motor, and receives a sensing signal and a setting signal, and transmits a control signal. The encoder is electrically connected to the controlling device and configured to sense an operational state of the motor and output the sensing signal. The cable rolling device is coupled to a torque enhancing device. An end of the cable is wound on the cable rolling device. The handle assembly is coupled on the other end of the cable. The operating module is connected to the power output module.
US09901763B2	Preaction sprinkler valve assemblies, related dry sprinkler devices and fire protection sprinkler systems A thermal trigger assembly for remote mechanical actuation of another fire protection system component includes an activation component having a base and a movable member. A bias member biases the movable member from a preactivation to an activated position with respect to the base. A thermally responsive element retains the movable member in the preactivation position until a predetermined thermodynamic condition is reached, when the thermally responsive element loses structural integrity. A flexible connector includes a flexible hollow outer cable housing with one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the base. A flexible cable is inside the outer cable housing for sliding movement therein and has one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the movable member. The flexible cable is moved with respect to the outer cable housing by movement of the movable member upon loss of structural integrity by the thermally responsive element.
US09901761B2	CFC-free and phosphor-free aqueous fire extinguishing agent The present invention provides a method for extinguishing fire, comprising: (A) preparing a CFC-free and phosphorus-free aqueous fire extinguishing agent using a composition comprising 1-70 wt % of a sulfosuccinic acid ester; 1-30 wt % of a wetting agent; and rest in water; (B) diluting the CFC-free and phosphorus-free aqueous fire extinguishing agent by water to form an aqueous solution; and (C) spraying the aqueous solution to a space containing a burning substance. The present invention not only enhances the wettability and permeability of water, but also increases its affinity to burning substances; accelerates cooling of burning substances; inhibits further combustion; reduces water for firefighting; reduces smoke and emission; mitigates environmental problems caused by haze substances from combustions on the ground and in the air and all possible related health hazards. The CFC-free and phosphorus-free aqueous fire extinguishing agent is biodegradable, non-toxic to human and environment, and easy to use.
US09901760B2	Air delivery system having adjustable flame-blocking filters An air delivery system is configured to deliver air to an enclosed structure and may include at least one air channel configured to deliver air to or receive air from the enclosed structure, at least one component disposed within the at least one air channel, and at least one flame-blocking filter removably and adjustably secured within the at least one air channel. The at least one flame-blocking filter is configured to isolate the at least one component from a source of excessive temperature or flames. The at least one flame-blocking filter is configured to allow air to pass therethrough under normal operating conditions, and to block air and flames from passing therethrough when exposed to the excessive temperature or the flames.
US09901757B2	Safety device A belaying device for blocking a rope. The device has a main body formed by two flat plates in parallel and constrained one to each other with a plurality of spacing pins. The rope is inserted inside the device body. A carabiner is attached to the main body by passing through an opening on the device body. The carabiner allows the belaying device to be constrained to an user, or an anchorage point, and it is movable at the opening between a non-blocking position of the rope, that is the condition of normal use, and an emergency position wherein the rope is blocked, and vice versa.
US09901756B1	Fire escape device for a baby harness The fire escape device for a baby harness is a safety device that is adapted for use with an infant or toddler. The fire escape device for a baby harness is used to evacuate an infant or toddler from a building in an emergency. Specifically, the fire escape device for a baby harness is a dual line descending device that is used to lower an infant or toddler from an upper floor of a building to the ground. The fire escape device for a baby harness comprises an anchor apparatus, a full body baby harness, a plurality of attachment devices, and a plurality of descending devices.
US09901754B2	Grasping treatment apparatus and grasping unit A jaw of a grasping treatment apparatus includes abutment portion spacing a distal treatment section and a jaw electrode portion apart from each other in a state that the abutment portion abuts on the distal treatment section, and a jaw insulation portion disposed in a part spaced apart from the abutment portion in a width direction of the jaw on an electrode facing-surface. a spacing distance from the distal treatment section to an insulation facing-surface is less than a distance from the electrode facing-surface to the distal treatment section in the state that the abutment portion abuts on the distal treatment section.
US09901750B2	Multi-mode cone beam CT radiotherapy simulator and treatment machine with a flat panel imager A multi-mode cone beam computed tomography radiotherapy simulator and radiotherapy treatment machine is disclosed. The radiotherapy simulator and radiotherapy treatment machine both include a rotatable gantry on which is positioned a cone-beam radiation source and a flat panel imager. The flat panel imager captures x-ray image data to generate cone-beam CT volumetric images used to generate a therapy patient position setup and a treatment plan.
US09901748B2	Apparatus for transmitting signals to the eye A portable device for the optical signal transmission from and to the human eye, in which it is proposed that a rod-shaped housing (1) is provided, on the two end regions of which at least one emitter (3) and/or detector of electromagnetic waves is arranged and which has a holding clamp (2) in its middle region, wherein a power supply for the respective at least one emitter (3) and/or detector as well as a control unit (8), which is connected to the at least one emitter (3) and/or detector, are provided within the rod-shaped housing. The invention provides a portable device for the optical signal transmission from and to the human eye, which can be worn with a high wearing comfort in a discreet manner in the vicinity of the head and, and in particular allows the device to be worn in parallel with commercially available spectacles. Furthermore, the handling, storage and transport of corresponding devices are greatly facilitated.
US09901743B2	Esthetic apparatus useful for increasing skin rejuvenation and methods thereof Systems and methods for increasing skin rejuvenation of a region of a patient's skin. The system includes: a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) frequency generator that emits electromagnetic pulses to the region of the patient's skin; and a deep tissue diathermy device that applies heat to the region of the patient's skin up to temperature T. The system simultaneously applies the heat and the PEMF to the region of a patient's skin.
US09901741B2	Wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system using sensor modules with reassurance code for confirmation before shock A wearable cardioverter defibrillator (“WCD”) system includes a support structure that can be worn by a patient, and a defibrillator coupled to the support structure. An ECG input, rendered from an ECG of the patient, may meet a primary shock criterion. One or more sensor modules are further provided, which are worn by the patient at different times. The sensor modules may monitor different physiological parameters of the patient, and transmit signals about them. The WCD system further has a multi-sensor interface to receive the transmitted signals, and a processor to determine from them whether a secondary shock criterion is met. If both the primary and the secondary shock criteria are met, the decision is to shock. The signals increase specificity of the detection, while the patient can wear different modules depending on context.
US09901740B2	Clinician programming system and method In a method for programming an implantable device, an input is received at a user interface on a tablet-style clinician programmer. A first display signal is generated on the clinician programmer that updates content on a first display based on the received user input. The first display has a first size. A second display signal is generated for transmission to a secondary unit having a second display separate from the clinician programmer. The second display has a second size larger than the first size. The generating of the second display signal includes enhancing the content of the second display signal to provide a clear image on the second size display. The second display signal is transmitted from the clinician programmer to the second display.
US09901738B2	Methods and apparatuses for remodeling tissue of or adjacent to a body passage Medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example method may include a method for treating a patient having congestive heart failure. The method may include positioning an expandable balloon in a renal artery of the patient. The expandable balloon may include a plurality of electrode assemblies. At least some of the electrode assemblies each may include at least two bipolar electrode pairs. The two bipolar electrode pairs may be longitudinally and circumferentially offset from one another. The method may also include expanding the balloon in the renal artery such that at least some of the bipolar electrode pairs are electrically coupled to a wall of the renal artery and energizing at least some of the bipolar electrode pairs so as to therapeutically alter at least one nerve proximate the renal artery to treat the patient's congestive heart failure.
US09901735B1	Ancillary device for electrical stimulation device and electrical stimulation device Provided are an ancillary device for an electrical stimulation device and an electrical stimulation device. The ancillary device is usable for an electrical stimulation device including at least one electrode that contacts the head of a user to apply a current to the head of a user, and includes a reverse current supplier that contacts the at least one electrode of the electrical stimulation device, and a controller that controls the reverse current supplier such that a reverse current is supplied to the at least one electrode to neutralize the at least one electrode.
US09901729B2	Sterile connection/disconnection coupling and method Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.
US09901728B2	Catheter connector insert The present invention relates to a catheter connector assembly having an insert for use during packaging, shipping, and handling of a catheter connector. The assembly includes a catheter connector having a body with a first half axially aligned with a second half. The first half is rotatable relative to the second half between an open position and a closed position. The first half defines a distal end of the body and the second half defines a proximal end of the body. A proximal end port is configured with the proximal end of the second half for mating communication with a fluid delivery device. The insert is configured with the body when the body is in the open position such that the insert maintains the catheter connector in the open position during packaging, shipping, and handling of the catheter connector.
US09901727B2	Connector A connector includes a housing having a flow path through which liquid passes, and a male connector connecting portion having a substantially circular tube hole communicating with the flow path; and a valve formed of an elastic material and adapted to block the male connector connecting portion of the housing. The valve includes a top surface exposed from the male connector connecting portion, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a slit opened at least on the top surface or the bottom surface. The housing includes a stopping portion configured to be engaged with a tip end of a male connector to define an insertion length of the male connector.
US09901722B2	System and method for treatment of pulmonary edema Systems, methods, and devices are provided for the treatment of edema. In one aspect a method for implanting an indwelling catheter within a vein of a patient is provided. The catheter can extend from a position upstream of at least one outflow port of a duct of the lymph system to a terminal position downstream of the at least one outflow port. In use, a first restriction can be created within the vein proximal to a distal region of the catheter. The first restriction can define a localized low pressure zone distal of the restriction and within a portion of the vein housing the catheter. The low pressure zone can be adjacent to the at least one outflow port to enable fluid to pass from the at least one lymph duct outflow port into the vein.
US09901719B2	Balloon coating method, balloon rotating method and balloon coating apparatus A balloon coating method for forming a coating layer containing a water-insoluble drug on an outer surface of a balloon of a balloon catheter includes: fixing a connection portion between the balloon and an inner tube penetrating an inside of the balloon in such a manner as to clamp the connection portion by at least two clamping portions each having a groove-shaped curved surface extending along an axis of the inner tube; pulling the balloon in an axial direction of the balloon by the clamping portions to thereby straighten a bend of the balloon; and moving a dispensing tube for supplying a coating liquid containing the drug relative to the balloon in the axial direction of the balloon, while rotating the balloon about an axis of the balloon, to thereby coat the outer surface of the balloon with the coating liquid.
US09901715B2	Retractable sheath devices, systems, and methods The invention is directed to delivery medical devices that enable consistent “on-demand” delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises retractable sheath comprising neckable elements. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only upon necking of the outer sheath, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site.
US09901714B2	Catheter assembly including ECG sensor and magnetic assemblies A stylet for use in guiding a distal tip of a catheter to a predetermined location within the body of a patient. In one embodiment the stylet is configured for use within a lumen of the catheter and comprises a core wire, an ECG sensor, and a magnetic assembly. The ECG sensor senses an ECG signal of a patient when the stylet is disposed within the lumen of the catheter and the catheter is disposed within the body of the patient. The magnetic assembly includes at least one element capable of producing a magnetic or electromagnetic field for detection by a sensor external to the patient. In another embodiment, the stylet includes a pre-shaped distal segment that is deflected with respect to a more proximal portion of the stylet, which in turn causes a distal segment of the catheter to be deflected when the stylet is received within the lumen.
US09901709B2	Rolled tip recovery catheter A distal tip for use with a medical catheter. The tip includes a member having a wall which defines a lumen therewithin. The wall has a portion at a distal end thereof, the portion curving inwardly toward an axis of the lumen. The lumen is provided with a diameter adaptable to accommodate a device to be recovered therewithin.
US09901704B2	Multilumen catheters and method of manufacturing A multilumen catheter assembly and method of making the catheter assembly is provided that involves providing a plurality of tubes, each tube having a first end, a second end, at least one lumen, and at least one surface, selectively heating at least a portion of the surface of at least a first tube of the plurality of tubes, and contacting the selectively heated portion of the tube with a portion of the surface of a second tube to form a multilumen catheter shaft that is joined together along at least a portion of the length of the catheter shaft.
US09901703B2	Mask pressure regulation in CPAP treatment and assisted respiration by dynamic control of mask vent flow An air delivery system includes an air flow generator to provide a pressurized flow of air, a patient interface to provide a seal with the patient's face in use, an air delivery conduit to interconnect the air flow generator and the patient interface, and a controllable vent valve to control venting from the patient interface. The vent valve is controlled to maintain a substantially constant air flow in the air delivery conduit and the air flow generator.
US09901699B2	Pad for a mask A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, comprising a first side to contact skin of the patient, and a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask. The pad has a main body portion having a central portion shaped to cover a portion of the patient's nose extending from above the nose tip to the nasal bridge region without obstructing the patient's line of sight, and lateral side portions to extend downward and terminate along the sides of the nose or on the patient's cheeks. The main body is made of a breathable material, e.g., foam. The pad may include adhesive and/or an attached portion, e.g., a ring, to couple the pad to the patient and/or portion of the mask.
US09901695B2	Respiratory interface apparatus A respiratory interface apparatus (6) is provided that includes a patient contacting portion (21) structured to engage a face of the patient, a common chamber (30) fluidly coupled to the patient contacting portion (21), a first control chamber (26), a first flow regulating mechanism (32) provided between the first control chamber (26) and the common chamber (30), a second control chamber (28), and a second flow regulating mechanism (34) provided between the second control chamber (28) and the common chamber (30).
US09901692B2	System and method for treating lung disease using positive pressure airway support A method of treating lung disease, such as asthma or COPD, is provided that includes determining a parameter indicative of a patient's pulmonary mechanics (such as, without limitation, airway resistance or lung compliance), and delivering positive pressure support to the airway of the patient, wherein the pressure level (which may be constant or variable) of the positive pressure support during at least a portion of the inspiratory phase of the patient is determined based on the determined parameter.
US09901691B2	Exsufflation synchronization Systems and methods for synchronizing machine-induced expiratory airflow of a subject with user-induced expiratory airflow include an indicator time at which a user should initiate treatment to aid airway clearance of the subject. Such treatment may include compressing the stomach area of the subject. At the indicator time, a user responds to an indication, e.g. an audible sound, by initiating treatment in accordance with a therapeutic regimen.
US09901689B2	Patch-sized fluid delivery systems and methods A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device.
US09901686B2	Systems and methods for administering medication The syringe systems disclosed herein provide in part devices for allowing patients with compromised joint strength to more easily administer medicine. Certain exemplary syringe embodiments include a handle forming a handgrip, a syringe barrel that magnifies the dosage marks located on an inner barrel, and a tip cap slidably engageable with the syringe barrel for shielding a needle.
US09901685B2	Injection device with a sliding scale The present invention relates to an injection device for automatic spring driven injection of a liquid drug. The injection device has a dose setting mechanism by which doses of an individual size can be set by a user, and a mechanical dose size display for displaying the size of the set dose. The scale drum (20) is coupled to a rotatable dose dial button (10) which is axially retained in relation to the housing (2) and by which the individual doses can be set.
US09901681B2	Medical injector with slidable sleeve activation In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein which includes a body; a displaceable plunger disposed in the body; a spring disposed to advance the plunger; a releasable retainer for retaining the plunger in a first state against force of the spring; and, a sleeve disposed on the body, the sleeve being slidable relative to the body. Sliding movement of the sleeve over a predetermined extent relative to the body results in the releasable retainer releasing the plunger thereby allowing the spring to advance the plunger. Advantageously, the subject invention provides a medical injector having an automated plunger drive which is triggered upon sliding movement of the sleeve, thereby minimizing premature or failed activations.
US09901680B2	Spring driven injection device The present invention relates to an injection device for automatic torsion spring driven injection of a liquid drug. The injection device is of the type wherein a telescopically movable needle shield activates the release of the torque of the torsion spring to drive the injection when the needle shield is moved from its extended position to a retracted position. The injection device further has a needle holder carrying the injection needle, which needle holder is axially movable both in relation to the housing and in relation to the needle shield. It is therefore possible to retract the needle shield in relation to the housing and at the same time move the needle holder to its extended position such that the injection needle is presented outside the needle shield thereby providing for easy exchange of the injection needle.
US09901675B2	Infusion set insertion device and method of use An infusion set insertion device and method of use with an insertion device for an infusion set having an infusion set body including: a barrel defining a pull handle cavity; a pull handle slideably disposed in the pull handle cavity, the pull handle having an outer surface and defining an infusion set cavity and a release button cavity, the pull handle having a cocked position and an advanced position relative to the barrel; a release button slideably disposed in the release button cavity, the release button having a loaded position and a released position relative to the pull handle; and a driver operable to move the pull handle from the cocked position to the advanced position; wherein the release button extends a first axial distance beyond the outer surface when in the loaded position and extends a second axial distance into the infusion set cavity when in the released position.
US09901674B2	Auto-injector Provided is a cassette unit suitable for use with an auto-injector having an electrically powered drive unit. The cassette unit has a housing defining a cassette unit housing cavity and a needle projection aperture. The housing cavity is arranged for receipt of a syringe for injected delivery of a drug to a patient. The cassette unit includes a removable cap that in a capping position fits over and thereby acts to close off the needle projection aperture; and connecting to the removable cap, a needle cover defining a needle sheath for sheathing the needle tip of the syringe. The removable cap is provided with one or more first engagement features arranged for selectively engaging one or more second engagement features of the cassette unit housing when the removable cap is in the capping position to thereby restrict/prevent rotation of the removable cap and needle cover relative to the housing.
US09901673B2	Auto-injector Provided is a cassette unit suitable for use with an auto-injector having an electrically powered drive unit. The cassette unit has a housing defining a cassette unit housing cavity and a needle projection aperture. The housing cavity is arranged for receipt of a syringe suitable for delivery of a drug to a patient. The syringe has a barrel for containing a volume of a liquid drug formulation, the barrel defining a flange at the rear end thereof and a forward shoulder at the forward end thereof. The cassette unit includes one or more shoulder support features for supporting the forward shoulder of the syringe. In use, the one or more shoulder support features act to direct a major part of an applied load path to travel through the shoulder at the forward end of the syringe and lesser load to pass through the flange at the rear end thereof.
US09901666B2	Flow estimation using hall-effect sensors for measuring impeller eccentricity Methods and apparatus for estimating flow rate in a blood circulation assist system employing impeller eccentricity. A method includes magnetically rotating an impeller within a blood flow channel of a blood pump. The impeller is levitated within the blood flow channel transverse to the impeller axis of rotation. A rotational speed for the impeller is determined. At least one impeller transverse position parameter is determined. The at least one impeller transverse position parameter is based on at least one of (1) an amount of a bearing current that is used to levitate the impeller transverse to the impeller axis of rotation, and (2) a position of the impeller within the blood flow channel transverse to the impeller axis of rotation. A flow rate of blood pumped by the blood pump is estimated based on the impeller rotational speed and the at least one impeller transverse position parameter.
US09901665B2	Surgical fluid management systems and methods A surgical fluid management system delivers fluid for distending a uterine cavity to allow cutting and extraction of uterine fibroid tissue, polyps and other abnormal uterine tissue. The system comprises a fluid source, fluid deliver lines, one or more pumps, and a filter for re-circulating the distension fluid between the source and the uterine cavity. A controller can monitor fluid retention by the patient.
US09901662B2	Adhesion preventing material An object of the present invention to provide an antiadhesive material designed to have time-varying fluidity as it exhibits a gel form of high fluidity at the time of administration, and exhibits a gel form of low fluidity after it is administered to an incised and sutured site. A powdery antiadhesive material to be mixed with an aqueous solvent upon use containing alginic acid and/or a salt thereof, that is configured to be mixed with the aqueous solvent upon use so that the viscosity at 37° C. is less than or equal to 70 mPas·s at the time of 5 minutes after mixing with the aqueous solvent, and the viscosity at 37° C. is more than or equal to 120 mPas·s at the time of 60 minutes after mixing, will have high fluidity at the time of administration when it is mixed with an aqueous solvent upon use in a clinical scene, and have low fluidity after it is administered to an incised and sutured site, and thus is capable of satisfying both the excellent operability and the antiadhesive effect.
US09901661B2	Peelable heat-shrink tubing A heat shrink tubing, which can be readily peeled in the longitudinal direction after use (e.g., to remove the heat shrink tubing from an underlying material) is provided herein. The heat shrink tubing can be of various compositions, and generally is produced from at least one fluorinated, copolymeric resin. The tubing can exhibit desirable physical properties such as good optical clarity (e.g., translucency or transparency) and/or peelability, exhibiting one or more of complete, straight, and even peeling along a given length of tubing.
US09901649B2	Block copolymers for therapeutic drug delivery Amphiphilic block copolymers (BCPs) were prepared comprising a poly(ethylene oxide) block and a biodegradable polycarbonate block functionalized with disulfide groups and carboxylic acid groups. The BCPs form self-assembled micellar particles in aqueous solution that can be loaded with hydrophobic drugs for therapeutic drug delivery. The loaded particles have small particle sizes (<100 nm), narrow particle size distributions, and high drug loading capacity (up to about 50 wt %) based on total dry weight of the loaded particles. Particles loaded with DOX released the DOX in response to changes in pH and glutathione (GSH) redox chemistry. The loaded particles efficiently delivered and released DOX within tumor cells, effectively suppressing growth of the tumor cells at a similar or even lower drug concentration than free DOX. Blank particles containing no DOX did not induce cytotoxicity to cells.
US09901646B2	Methods for induction of antigen-specific immune tolerance Peptides that specifically bind erythrocytes are described. These are provided as peptidic ligands having sequences that specifically bind, or as antibodies or fragments thereof that provide specific binding, to erythrocytes. The peptides may be prepared as molecular fusions with therapeutic agents, tolerizing antigens, or targeting peptides. Immunotolerance may be created by use of the fusions and choice of an antigen on a substance for which tolerance is desired.
US09901644B2	Dual acting prodrugs A prodrug is provided which includes at least two different pharmaceutically and/or diagnostically active compounds independently bound by cleavable linkers and a protein-binding moiety which is capable of binding to carrier a molecule.
US09901641B2	Silyl etherified derivatives of 5-azacytidines in carbohydrate moiety The present invention relates to a prodrug of 5-azacytidine or 2′-deoxy-5-azacytidine having remarkable stability against cytidine deaminase, a metabolic hydrolyzing enzyme in replacement of current injections (5-azacytidine or 2′-deoxy-5-azacytidine) which are clinically used as therapeutic agents for various myelomas including myelodysplastic syndrome. The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (1), or salt thereof, wherein, R is OR3 or a hydrogen atom, R1, R2, and R3 are each independently hydrogen atom or silyl group represented by formula (2): wherein, R1, R5, and R6 are each independently alkyl group which may have a substituent, aryl group which may have a substituent, or arylalkyl group which may have a substituent, with the provision that R1, R2, and R3 are not hydrogen atom simultaneously.
US09901639B2	Bone marrow origin progenitor cell or endothelial progenitor cell in combination with DNMT1 gene therapy for vascular repair in metabolic disease The present invention provides an isolated population of bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and uses thereof for the treatment of vascular diseases.
US09901634B2	Compositions comprising iscom particles and live micro-organisms Iscom particles can be used as an adjuvant for preparing of an antigenic composition which comprises live micro-organisms and/or killed micro-organisms and/or antigenic molecules. A composition may comprise at least one iscom particle and one or more live micro-organisms and/or killed micro-organisms and/or antigenic molecules. A kit can comprise at least one compartment containing at least one living organism and at least one compartment containing at least one iscom particle.
US09901631B2	Method and cells for the production of viral vaccines The present invention provides genetically modified cells useful for viral replication and the production of viral vaccines.
US09901630B2	Adjuvant-sparing multi-dose influenza vaccination regimen An influenza vaccine is administered by a multi-dose regimen, in which (i) a first dose is administered with an adjuvant and (ii) a later dose is administered either without an adjuvant or with a different adjuvant. Thus the invention provides the benefits of a two-dose regimen without also doubling the supply need for a given adjuvant.
US09901629B2	Immunotherapy against melanoma and other cancers A method of treating a patient who has melanoma includes administering to said patient a composition containing a population of activated T cells that selectively recognize cells in the patient that aberrantly express a peptide. A pharmaceutical composition contains activated T cells that selectively recognize cells in a patient that aberrantly express a peptide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in which the T cells bind to the peptide in a complex with an MHC class I molecule, and the composition is for treating the patient who has melanoma. A method of treating a patient who has melanoma includes administering to said patient a composition comprising a peptide in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, thereby inducing a T-cell response to the melanoma.
US09901628B2	Her2 DNA vaccine as adjunct treatment for cancers in companion animals The application discloses therapeutic vaccines based upon the “pING” DNA plasmid vector expressing the gene encoding the rat Her2 protein. Vaccines according to the instant disclosure are used as an adjunct treatment for surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy for dogs and cats with cancers that over express the Her2 antigen, and prolong the post-surgical disease free interval and/or survival time. Also included are therapeutically effective methods of immunization using said vaccines.
US09901625B2	Methods of regulating uptake and transcellular transport of leukocytes and therapeutics Methods for controlling and regulating engulfment, uptake and/or transcellular transport at a stage following initial engagement of an agent to the endothelium are provided, based on the identification of CAM-mediated endocytosis and the sphingomyelin/ceramide pathway as active steps in transcellular TEM. Administration of regulators relating to the identified pathways, such as NHE1, sphingomyelinases, acid sphingomyelinase and ceramide, permit control and regulation of uptake and transcellular transport. Control and regulation of uptake and/or transcellular transport is applicable in strategies to modulate inflammation, provide controlled and/or targeted delivery of agents, control pathogenic invasion, recover action of an inhibited CAM-mediated uptake or transendothelial pathway, or provide uptake or transendothelial transport by targeting cell surface markers other than ICAM-1.
US09901622B2	Rapid action insulin formulations and pharmaceutical delivery systems The present invention provides rapid-acting insulin and insulin analog formulations. The invention further provides delivery devices, particularly infusion sets, which allow for the rapid absorption of insulin and insulin analogs, as well as other active agents. Methods of using the insulin and insulin analog formulations as well as the insulin delivery devices for treating subjects with diabetes mellitus are also provided.
US09901618B2	Cell-permeable peptide system for treating diseases caused by glutamate excitotoxicity Peptide system including at least one peptide blocking the presynaptic release of glutamate. The peptide has the sequence SEQ ID NO 5: GRKKRRQRRRPPIEQSIEQEEGLNRS and/or sequence SEQ ID NO 8: GRKKRRQRRRPPMSEYNATQSDYRER for use in treating pathologies associated with glutamate excitotoxicity.
US09901614B2	Methods for treating restenosis using annexin A5 A method for the prophylaxis or treatment of restenosis comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of Annexin A5 or a functional analog or variant thereof to a patient in need of such treatment. A method for the treatment of stenosis in a patient comprising performing an intervention for the treatment of stenosis in conjunction with administering a therapeutically effective amount of Annexin A5 or a functional analog or variant thereof. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Annexin A5 or a functional analog or variant thereof for the prophylaxis or treatment of restenosis. A drug eluting stent, wherein the drug is Annexin A5 or a functional analog or variant thereof, and a method of making such a stent.
US09901610B2	Formulations for the treatment and prevention of obesity Disclosed are compositions containing: a) Phaseolus vulgaris extract; b) Cynara scolymus extract; c) Echinacea angustifolia extract; d) Vitis vinifera extract and optionally e) Panax ginseng extract, mixed with suitable excipients.
US09901609B2	Medicinal plant extract The application relates to medicinal plant extracts and their use in the treatment of diseases, more particularly diseases caused by the presence of stones in ducts of the digestive system.
US09901602B2	Ejaculum of animals as medicinal material and uses thereof in medicaments for treatment of diseases such as tumors, depression, etc Provided are ejaculum of animals as medicinal materials and uses thereof in manufacture of medicaments for treatment of various tumors, depression, senile dementia, and dermatosis. Said tumors include ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, osteocarcinama, etc. The present medicinal material, alone or in combination with additional agents, is similar to cyclophosphamide in antineoplastic effects, which is accepted presently the most potent chemotherapeutic agent. It can inhibit the growth of tumors, not destroying the normal immune system of human. The present medicinal material of ejaculum is powdery crystal prepared by vacuum lyophilization from fresh ejaculum of animals, and it is suitable to a variety of dosage forms such as capsule or oral solution.
US09901598B2	Compositions and methods including recombinant B lymphocyte cell line including at least one endogenous gene expressing at least one endogenous membrane immunoglobulin reactive to a first antigen and including at least one exogenously incorporated nucleic acid expressing at least one exogenous secreted immunoglobulin reactive to a second antigen Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for producing one or more immunoglobulins in an isolated B lymphocyte cell line. An isolated recombinant cell line includes an isolated B lymphocyte cell line capable of expressing at least one endogenous membrane immunoglobulin reactive to a first antigen and at least one exogenously incorporated nucleic acid encoding at least one secreted immunoglobulin reactive to a second antigen.
US09901596B2	Regulation of body weight gain by using dibenzo-alpha-pyrones A method of using dibenzo-alpha-pyrones (DBPs) is provided wherein a subject is administered one or more of the aforementioned resulting in decreased body weight gain. In an embodiment, a 3-OH-DBP, 3,8-(OH)2-DBP, or a combination thereof is administered to an individual to control body weight gain.
US09901594B2	Pharmaceutical composition and uses thereof Pharmaceutical compositions containing a combination of NPM inhibitor and anti-cancer agent are disclosed. Methods of inhibiting or reducing the growth of cancer cells in a subject, by administering an effective amount of nucleophosmin (NPM) inhibitor and one or more anti-cancer agents, whereby the symptoms and signs of cancer in the subject are reduced are also provided.
US09901593B2	Micro-RNAs and compositions comprising same for the treatment and diagnosis of serotonin-, adrenalin-, noradrenalin-, glutamate-, and corticotropin-releasing hormone-associated medical conditions microRNAs and compositions comprising same for the treatment and diagnosis of serotonin-, adrenalin-, noradrenalin-, glutamate-, and corticotropin-releasing hormone-associated medical conditions are provided.
US09901592B2	Methods for treating resistant diseases using triazole containing macrolides Described herein are macrolide and ketolide antibiotics and pharmaceutical compositions, methods, and uses thereof for treating diseases caused at least in party by resistant bacteria.
US09901591B2	Paeoniflorin preparations and uses thereof for fat reduction Disclosed are methods and preparations useful for reducing fat at a targeted area(s) on a human. The preparations comprise as an active ingredient an adipolysis enhancing (i.e., fat-melting) amount of an active ingredient, paeoniflorin (PF). The preparations may be provided as an injectable preparation or as a topically applied preparation, such as in the form of a crème or lotion. In topical preparations, the active ingredient paeoniflorin may be contained within nanospheres, such as albumin nanospheres. The PF-containing preparations may also include a permeant, such as azone. The method may be accompanied by the application of ultrasound to the area being treated prior to, during or after, or prior to, during, and after application of the paeoniflorin preparation to an area of the body in which fat reduction is desired. By way of example, the methods and preparations are effective for reducing targeted fat deposits at various anatomical sites of the body, such as the midsection (“love handles”), jowls, hips, arms, thighs and buttocks area.

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