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US09927881B2	Hand tracker for device with display An apparatus for remote hand control of a computer device, the apparatus comprising: a hand tracker, configured to track movement of a hand of a user of the computer device, an image presenter, associated with the hand tracker, configured to present a first image representative of the hand and a second image to the user, and to move the first image in concert with the tracked movement, and a computer controller, associated with the image presenter and configured to control the computer device in accordance with an interaction between the first image and the second image, thereby allowing the user to control the computer device, by moving the hand for bringing the first image and the second image into the interaction.
US09927880B2	Cursor mode switching Methods and systems for processing input from an image-capture device for gesture-recognition. The method further includes computationally interpreting user gestures in accordance with a first mode of operation; analyzing the path of movement of an object to determine an intent of a user to change modes of operation; and, upon determining an intent of the user to change modes of operation, subsequently interpreting user gestures in accordance with the second mode of operation.
US09927876B2	Remote control with 3D pointing and gesture recognition capabilities A remote control, such as a 3D air mouse, includes motion sensors used to measure position/orientation in space to alternatively control a cursor on a display, recognize gestures by the user so that data/commands can be entered into an electronic system being controlled or the like. Timed sequences of pressing a single trigger button and the quantity of motion during said sequences are both timed in relation to thresholds to switch between modes.
US09927873B2	Systems and methods for using textures in graphical user interface widgets Systems and methods for using textures in graphical user interface widgets are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes: a system including: an actuator configured to receive a haptic signal and output a haptic effect based at least in part on the haptic signal, the haptic effect configured to simulate a texture; a touch-sensitive interface configured to detect a user interaction and output a interface signal; and a processor in communication with the actuator and the touch-sensitive interface, the processor configured to: receive the interface signal; receive a display signal including a plurality of pixels defining a display area; determine a first texture associated with a first group of pixels defining a first section of the display area; determine a second texture associated with a second group of pixels defining a second section of the display area; and transmit a haptic signal configured to cause the actuator to: output a first haptic effect configured to simulate the first texture if the user interaction is associated with the first section of the display area, and output a second haptic effect configured to simulate the second texture if the user interaction is associated with the second section of the display area.
US09927872B2	Wireless input system based on steady-state visual-evoked potentials A wireless BCI input system for mobile intelligent devices is described. The system may include an SSVEP keyboard for stimulating SSVEP signals and an EEG headband for acquiring EEG signals. The SSVEP keyboard may include sixteen virtual buttons and a mask that can be replaced to change functions of the virtual buttons. The EEG headband may include an EEG acquisition module, an EEG analysis module, and a Bluetooth communication module, which are used for acquiring EEG signals, determining the user's input intentions, and sending characters or controlling commands to a matched mobile intelligent device via Bluetooth connection.
US09927871B2	Image processing method, image processing circuit, and display device using the same An image processing method, an image processing circuit, and a display apparatus using the same are discussed. The image processing method can include sensing a viewing distance of a user and determining a predetermined viewing distance mode, upon determining that the viewing distance corresponds to a short distance mode, performing blurring processing on four-color data of each pixel of an input image for each color channel by applying a predetermined blurring mask to reduce data of an edge portion of the input image and to output the image, and upon determining that the viewing distance corresponds to a long distance mode, performing sharpening processing on white data of four-color data of each pixel of the input image by applying a predetermined sharpness mask to increase the white data of the edge portion of the input image and to output the image.
US09927865B2	Method for displaying image information and electronic device thereof An apparatus and method for are configured to display image information in an electronic device. The method for displaying image information includes: deactivating a processor when the electronic device operates in a low-power mode; activating the processor to generate image data when an activation period is reached; displaying image information corresponding to the image data on a display unit; and deactivating the processor. Various other embodiments are also possible.
US09927857B2	Profiling a job power and energy consumption for a data processing system A process identifier for a job is collected. The job runs on a plurality of nodes. The job is identified using the process identifier. A node for the job is identified. An amount of power consumed by the node to run the job is determined.
US09927852B2	Slot-filler blanking tray In one embodiment, a slot-filler blanking tray includes a vented blanking panel including a vented front panel, the vented blanking panel for fitting over an entrance to one slot of a computer equipment rack including support rails, and a panel arrangement including partition panels to form a slot partition for reversibly inserting into the one slot, supported by the support rails, the slot partition being formed either by unfolding the partition panels or fitting the partition panels together, wherein (a) the vented blanking panel and at least one partition panel of the partition panels are mechanically connected together, or (b) the vented blanking panel includes a first connecting element and the at least one partition panel includes a second connecting element to mechanically connect the vented blanking panel and the at least one partition panel together. Related apparatus and methods are also described.
US09927850B2	Systems and methods for reducing vibration associated with a component in an information handling system A component carrier may include a carrier front wall and a plurality of carrier side walls extending in a substantially parallel orientation to each other from opposite edges of the chassis front wall, and defining a component channel between them. The carrier side walls may include respective guide flanges extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom such that the guide flanges are in a substantially parallel orientation to each other and the guide flanges are oriented relative to the remainder of the component carrier such that when a component is mounted within the component channel to the component carrier, and the guide flanges may define a plane whereby a combined mass on a first side of the plane of the component carrier and the component is approximately equal to a combined mass on a second side of the component carrier and the component.
US09927847B2	Computing device bonding assemblies The description relates to computing devices, such as mobile computing devices. One example can include a first portion, a second portion, and an adhesive. The example can also include micro heaters positioned proximate to the adhesive. The micro heaters are configured to be selectively energized to supply sufficient thermal energy to the adhesive to facilitate curing of the adhesive.
US09927843B1	Rotation device A rotation device includes a fixing element, a friction element fastened to the fixing element, a rotation element and a plurality of friction pieces. The fixing element has a first positioning portion. The rotation element is clamped between the fixing element and the friction element, and is capable of rotating with respect to the fixing element and the friction element. The rotation element has a second positioning portion. When the first positioning portion is engaged with the second positioning portion, an angle positioning function is capable of being provided. The plurality of friction pieces include at least one upper friction piece and at least one lower friction piece. The at least one upper friction piece is located between and contacts with the friction element and the rotation element. The at least one lower friction piece is located between and contacts with the rotation element and the fixing element.
US09927837B2	Electrical power supplying system having an electrical power supplying docking station with a multi-function module for use in diverse environments An electrical power supplying system for use in diverse environments supporting electrical power consuming devices. The portable electrical power supplying system including: a module docking station with a module docking receptacle and base station portion having integrated external power cord storage compartments; and a multi-function module is docked in the module docking receptacle and can be manually removed and used locally as well as at remote locations, in several different subsystem functionalities. The module docking station includes: a base housing portion having an external power cord storage compartment, with an internal spool about which a power cord can be neatly wrapped up and contained within the external power cord storage compartment; and a power receptacle housing portion, connected to the base housing portion and supporting the module docking receptacle, and containing a plurality of AC power receptacles, and one or more USB-type DC power receptacles.
US09927835B2	Portable computer with multiple display configurations A portable computer that is configurable between a plurality of display modes including a laptop mode (in which the portable computer has a conventional laptop appearance) and an easel mode in which the base of the computer and its display component stand vertically forming an inverted “V.” The portable computer includes a hinge assembly that couples the display component to the base of the computer, and allows the display component to be rotated about an axis along an interface between the display component and the base to configure the portable computer between a closed position, the laptop mode and the easel mode. The portable computer further comprises a scroll wheel and optional navigation buttons that permit a user to control or manipulate various aspects of operation of the portable computer (such as volume or display brightness) and/or content displayed the computer.
US09927834B2	Retention assembly Example implementations relate to a retention assembly. One example retention assembly includes a support member extending from a printed circuit board. The support member includes a body region having a slot and a first flange extending from the body region. The retention assembly also includes a locking member slidably coupled to the support member via the slot. The locking member includes a second flange. The second flange includes a protruded region, and wherein the protruded region and the first flange are to secure a proximal end of expansion module.
US09927833B2	Motherboard with a hole A printed circuit board (PCB) can include a central processing unit (CPU) installed on a first surface of the PCB. The PCB can also include a cable routed on a second surface of the PCB parallel to the first surface. The PCB can further include a hole extending through a thickness of the PCB to connect the first surface and the second surface. The cable can extend through the hole to be coupled to the CPU.
US09927831B2	Navigation system and clock calibration method thereof A clock calibration method of a navigation system is provided. The clock calibration method includes: entering a calibration mode; sequentially issuing, by a host, a count start signal and a count end signal separated by a time interval; counting a local oscillation frequency of a local oscillator when a navigation device receives the count start signal from the host; disabling the counting when the navigation device receives the count end signal from the host and generating a current count; generating a calibration signal according to the current count and a predetermined count corresponding to the time interval; and calibrating the local oscillation frequency of the local oscillator according to the calibration signal.
US09927830B2	Reaction force output device A reaction force output device includes: a motor that is a drive source that creates a reaction force; a reaction force output shaft that interlocks with an output shaft of the motor to rotate; and an interlocking arm that transmits output torque of the motor which is input to the reaction force output shaft to an operation pedal. A torque limiting mechanism, which limits the transmission of torque that is equal to or greater than a specified value between the reaction force output shaft and the interlocking arm, is interposed between the reaction force output shaft and the interlocking arm.
US09927825B2	Frequency stabilizing apparatus for isolated system A frequency stabilizing apparatus includes a power detecting method control amount calculator, a frequency detecting method control amount calculator, and a command value calculator. The power detecting method control amount calculator generates a first command value based on demand and supply imbalance of power in an isolated island system. The frequency detecting method control amount calculator generates a second command value based on a change in a frequency of the power in the isolated island system. The command value calculator generates a command value to be given to a first storage battery based on the first command value and the second command value.
US09927823B2	Power supply control circuit and image forming apparatus A power supply control circuit includes a plurality of ports, and a plurality of power supply units that each turn on and off the power supply from the power source to the load connected to the port. The power supply control circuit also includes an identification information acquisition unit, a sequence information storage unit, and a switch control unit. The identification information acquisition unit acquires identification information from the loads connected to the respective ports. The sequence information storage unit stores therein power-up sequence information and power-down sequence information specified for each of the loads. The switch control unit causes the power supply unit to turn on and off the power supply to the load corresponding to the identification information, according to the power-up sequence information and the power-down sequence information specified for the load.
US09927822B2	System and method for arc detection and intervention in solar energy systems An arc detection and intervention system for a solar energy system. One or more arc detectors are strategically located among strings of solar panels. In conjunction with local management units (LMUs), arcs can be isolated and affected panels disconnected from the solar energy system.
US09927821B2	Building energy control systems and methods The inventive subject matter provides a system and a method for automatically controlling appliances via a mechanical controller. In one aspect of the invention, the system includes a first circuitry communicatively coupled with one or more sensors and configured to generate a motor controlling signal based in part on a reading from the sensor. The system also includes a mechanical device in contact with a lever of the mechanical controller. The system also includes a second circuitry configured to cause the mechanical device to move the lever as a function of the signal received from the first circuitry to control the appliance.
US09927820B2	Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system boiler controller Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system boiler controllers are described herein. One controller includes a memory and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to determine a change to a set point of the boiler that would lower a cost of operating the boiler, determine whether the change to the set point of the boiler is possible for the boiler, and make the change to the set point of the boiler upon determining the change is possible.
US09927814B2	System and method for localization of robots A method for localization of robots in a territory of interest includes: providing a mobile robot comprising a processor configured to compute an estimated pose of the mobile robot in a map of a territory of interest using a particle filter comprising a particle; updating, by the processor, a pose in the map of the particle; deciding, by the processor, whether to retain the particle for the next cycle of the particle filter or to eliminate the particle for the next cycle of the particle filter; and sampling the particle filter, by the processor, so as to achieve localization of robots in a territory of interest.
US09927812B2	Remote control method and terminal The present application discloses a remote control method and apparatus for controlling the state of a movable object and/or a load carried thereon. The remote control method comprising: receiving, via an apparatus, a state signal that corresponds to a user's position; remote-controlling the state of the a load being carried on a movable object based on the state signal; wherein the state of the load is the result of combining the movement of the load relative to the movable object and the movement of the object relative to its environment. For example, the control of the state can be achieved through the state of the apparatus itself, a user's state captured by an apparatus, a graphical interface on a screen of an apparatus, or a voice command.
US09927810B1	Automated-vehicle safe-stop-zone mapping system A safe-stop-zone mapping system suitable for use on an automated-vehicle includes a digital-map and a controller. The digital-map indicates a travel-path suitable for travel by a host-vehicle. The digital-map also indicates a safe-stop-zone proximate to the travel-path. The controller is in communication with the digital-map. The controller is configured to navigate the host-vehicle into the safe-stop-zone when an emergency-situation occurs.
US09927808B2	Adjustment of planned movement based on radio network conditions A movement adjusting device adjusts the movement of a wireless transceiver moving according to a plan along a route through a wireless communication network (10, 12) while communicating for an application having a service requirement on the wireless communication network (10, 12), the wireless communication network (10, 12) comprises cells (14, 16, 18, 20) and the movement adjusting device is operative to: obtain radio network condition data (RSRP, RSRQ) regarding a group of cells (14, 16, 18, 20) comprising a current cell (14) in which the wireless transceiver (28) is located and a number of neighboring cells (16, 18, 20) into which the wireless transceiver (28) may move, analyze the radio network condition data (RSRQ, RSRP) with regard to fulfilling the service requirement of the application (26), and make an adjustment of the planned movement if the analysis indicates that this would improve on the fulfilling of the service requirement.
US09927807B1	Command and control of unmanned vehicles using cellular and IP mesh technologies for data convergence Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for control of unmanned vehicles. One of the methods includes determining, using an internet protocol mesh module, whether a peer unmanned vehicle is within a predetermined physical distance from the unmanned vehicle to enable creation of a mesh network for network communications between an unmanned vehicle and the peer unmanned vehicle, determining, using a cellular gateway module, whether the unmanned vehicle can connect to a cellular network, determining, using the available networks, a communications path between the unmanned vehicle and a control system, creating, using the communications path between the unmanned vehicle and the control system, a network connection with the control system, receiving, from the control system via the network connection, navigation commands, and using the navigation commands to control movement of the unmanned vehicle.
US09927806B2	Estimation algorithm for discrete-time uncertain stochastic systems and device relating thereto An apparatus and method for estimation of a system having state variables representing the state of the system comprising predicting the estimate of the state variables along with the uncertainties in the state variables; observing a measurement of at least one state variable corrupted with some amount of error; updating the estimates of the state variables using a weighted average, with more weight being given to estimates with higher certainty; and providing an estimator input to update the estimates of the state variables, the estimator input operating to provide asymptotic convergence of the mean estimation error in all of the state variables in the presence of persistent excitation or disturbance that is not asymptotically decaying to zero.
US09927805B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing radiation intensity bolus Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a radiation intensity bolus. The method comprises the steps of: (a) calculating, by a radiotherapy treatment planning unit, a received 3D radiation dose distribution, planning a bolus to be manufactured, and outputting radiation intensity modulation information; (b) receiving, by a bolus design unit, the radiation intensity modulation information, generating a conversion file for manufacturing bolus, and outputting information about a 3D structure of the bolus to be manufactured; (c) receiving, by a bolus manufacturing unit, the conversion file for manufacturing bolus, verifying a type, location, and size of the bolus to be manufactured, sending the verified data to a 3D printer, and manufacturing the bolus; and (d) obtaining, by an accuracy verification unit, information about a 3D structure of the manufactured bolus and evaluating manufacturing accuracy by comparing the information about the 3D structure of the manufactured bolus with the information about the planned bolus.
US09927803B1	Automated bushing construction for lathe turning A process for creating custom fixtures for parts that are to be CNC lathe machined is fully automatic and requires no human interaction. The customer's CAD file is computer analyzed to determine whether the part's dimensions fit within an available CNC lathe turning center for forming out of a cylindrical stock bar. The longitudinal axis is identified, and a set of tool paths is developed for cutting the part from two respective directions. A corresponding tool path is developed for CNC lathe cutting a bushing, preferably from the same bar stock, which generally represents the negative space around circular cross-sections of the part, in monotonically increasing diameters from the first end of the part. The bushing is then used to hold the part in the chuck during machining the second end of the part from the opposite direction.
US09927795B2	Associative templates for machining operations and systems and methods including the same Associative templates for machining operations and systems and methods including the same are disclosed herein. The methods include defining an electronic model for a feature and defining a tool path to be traveled by a cutting tool to form the feature. The methods further include recording an associative template as program code. The program code is configured to program an electronically controlled machine tool to automatically define the electronic model of the feature and to automatically define the tool path responsive to user selection of the program code on the electronically controlled machine tool. The electronically controlled machine tool further is configured to automatically form the feature within the workpiece responsive to executing the program code. The systems include electronically controlled machine tools including machine controllers that are programmed to execute the program code.
US09927794B2	Feed forward terms based on continuous model An example method for controlling a carriage of a printing device is described. In one implementation, a target velocity value that satisfies a sharpness threshold is filtered by a processor resource of the printing device, a feed forward term is generated using a continuous model applied to the filtered velocity input using a plurality of electromechanical parameters, a feedback term is generated based on a difference between an expected pulse-width modulation (PWM) profile and an actual PWM profile, and a voltage to be provided to a motor of the carriage is adjusted based on the feed forward term and the feedback term.
US09927780B2	System and method for adjusting target actuator values of an engine using model predictive control to satisfy emissions and drivability targets and maximize fuel efficiency A system includes a target generating module, a model predictive control (MPC) module, and an actuator module. The target generating module generates a target value for an actuator of an engine. The MPC module generates a set of possible adjustments to the target value and predicts an operating parameter for the set of possible adjustments. The predicted operating parameter includes an emission level and/or an operating parameter of an exhaust system. The MPC module determines a cost for the set of possible adjustments and selects the set of possible adjustments from multiple sets of possible adjustments based on the cost. The MPC module determines whether the predicted operating parameter for the selected set satisfies a constraint and adjusts the target value using the possible adjustments of the selected set when the predicted operating parameter satisfies the constraint. The actuator module controls the actuator based on the target value as adjusted.
US09927772B2	Flexible constant-force pallet lever Pallet lever (1) including a head (2) arranged to cooperate with an escape wheel (20) and a fork (6) arranged to cooperate with a balance (30).The angular position of said fork (6) is variable relative to said head (2).A flexible strip (10) provides the only permanent, mechanical connection between said head (2) and said fork (6).Escapement mechanism (100) including a plate (40), an escape wheel (20) and a balance (30), cooperating with said pallet lever (1).Said flexible strip (10) is mounted prestressed buckled between said head (2) and said fork (6), said pallet lever (1) forming a bistable system comprising at least two stable states and two metastable states.
US09927767B2	Developing cartridge including lock rib positioned at end surface of casing A developing cartridge includes: a casing, a developing roller, a coupling, a coupling gear, a detection gear, an agitator, a first gear cover, a second gear cover, and a lock rib. The casing accommodates developing agent. The developing roller is rotatable about a first axis. The coupling and the coupling gear are rotatable about a second axis. The detection gear is rotatable about a third axis. The agitator agitates developing agent in the casing and performs power transmission from the coupling gear to the detection gear. The first gear cover covers at least the coupling gear. The second gear cover covers at least a portion of the detection gear. The lock rib is positioned at the other end of the casing. The lock rib is configured to be locked to a portion of a drum cartridge in a state where the developing cartridge is attached to the drum cartridge.
US09927762B2	Biased lubricant applicator brush in imaging device In an imaging device having a photoconductive drum and a lubricant applicator brush, methods and apparatus teach application of the lubricant to the drum at a transfer nip and removing undeveloped toner particles. A first voltage is applied to the drum while the brush receives a voltage that switches more positive and more negative than the first voltage. It attracts to the brush from the drum negatively and positively charged toner. Embodiments contemplate amounts of voltages and frequencies of switching. An elongate rod contacts the brush downstream of the transfer nip to flicker off the toner particles from the brush. The rod can also have voltages applied and switched greater than and lesser than the voltages of the applicator brush to facilitate toner removal. A cleaning blade downstream of the transfer nip scrapes clean a surface of the drum.
US09927758B2	Image forming apparatus having tray for receiving recording medium In an image forming apparatus, a tray having first and second receiving portions is configured to move between a first position, at which at least part of the tray is positioned inside an apparatus body, and a second position, at which the tray is outside the apparatus body. The tray in the first position allows a first recording medium to be conveyed from the first receiving portion. When the tray is in the first position, the second receiving portion is configured to move between a third position, which is at an upstream side relative to a first opening of the apparatus body in a second direction, and a fourth position, which is at a downstream side relative to the third position in the second direction. The second receiving portion at the third position allows a second recording medium to be conveyed from the second receiving portion in the second direction.
US09927754B1	Image forming system that adjusts a discharge interval from an image forming section according to an accumulated number of rotations of a driven member in a post processing section In accordance with an embodiment, a post-processing apparatus comprises a memory that stores a threshold value and a first accumulated data of a physical quantity of one of a motor or a driven member driven by the motor; and a controller that acquires a predetermined data associated with a physical quantity of one of the driving motor or the driven member driven by the motor, acquires a second accumulated data by adding the predetermined data to the first accumulated data read from the memory, compares the second accumulated data with the threshold value, and transmits a request for increasing a discharge interval of the sheet if the second accumulated data is greater than the threshold value.
US09927751B2	Image forming apparatus The motor that drives a reverse unit, and a CPU configured to switch an image formation mode between a full color mode for forming an image using image forming stations and a black and white mode for forming an image using the image forming station are provided. If the image is formed on a first recording material supplied by a sheet feeding roller pair and subsequently an image is formed on a second recording material supplied by a sheet refeeding unit, the motor continuously drives the reverse unit. If the image formation mode for the first recording material is different from the image formation mode for the second recording material, the CPU switches the image formation mode to the full color mode, and forms the images on the first recording material and the second recording material.
US09927744B2	Fixation module with separation claw detecting mechanism and printing apparatus using the same A fixation module comprises a body, a heater roller, a pressure roller, a separation claw assembly and a detector. The heater roller and the pressure roller are rotatably connected to the body. The pressure roller and the heater roller transport a medium and perform a fixation process on the medium. The separation claw assembly connected to the body exerts a pressure toward the heater roller. When the medium passes through a clearance between the heater roller and the separation claw assembly, the medium pushes the separation claw assembly away from the heater roller. The detector detects a state where the separation claw assembly is pushed away from the heater roller by the medium. A printing apparatus for transferring and fixing toners onto the medium and comprising the fixation module, a drum, a development roller and a transfer roller is also provided.
US09927738B2	Developer storage container, developing device, image forming apparatus and substrate support structure A developer storage container includes a container wall, a substrate member having first and second surfaces, and a storage portion provided on the container wall and storing the substrate member. The storage portion includes an outer surrounding wall provided on the container wall, a first support portion disposed inside the outer surrounding wall and supporting the first surface of the substrate member, and a second support portion disposed inside the outer surrounding wall and connected to the container wall. The second support portion supports the first surface of the substrate member. A lid portion is fixed to the outer surrounding wall and has an opening through which the substrate member is exposed. The lid portion contacts the second surface of the substrate member. The lid portion includes first and second protrusions protruding in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction from the substrate member to the container wall. A distance between the first and second protrusions in the second direction is shorter than a length of the substrate member in the second direction. The outer surrounding wall has a through-hole disposed so as to face the second support portion.
US09927734B2	Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus including the same An optical scanning device includes a housing (80) for receiving a scanning optical system (72), a cover (90) for closing an opening of a receiving area (80A), and a detection member (78) arranged outside of the receiving area (80A). A first portion (83), which is a portion of the housing sidewall part (82), is formed with a light detection opening (83A) through which a light beam is emitted from the inside to the outside of the receiving area (80A) and is received in the detection member (78), and the light detection opening (83A) is closed by a light transmitting member (8) through which the light beam passes.
US09927733B2	Image forming apparatus with reduced posttransfer latent image An image forming apparatus includes a rotatable photosensitive drum including a photosensitive layer; a drum charging member contacted or disposed closely to the drum, to be supplied with a DC voltage; a developing device; a transfer member for transferring a toner image onto a toner image receiving member; a device for applying to the transfer member a transfer bias voltage; a light projecting portion for projecting light to the drum before the charging and after the image transfer; a controller for controlling a quantity of the projected light, on the basis of the transfer bias and a film thickness of the photosensitive layer, wherein under a condition that the transfer bias is the same, the light amount controlled by the controller is smaller when the film thickness is a fourth value than when it is a third value, the fourth value being smaller than the third value.
US09927725B2	Lithography apparatus, lithography method, program, lithography system, and article manufacturing method A lithography apparatus has a plurality of processing units configured to respectively perform patternings on a plurality of substrates that belong to a lot, and a controller configured to perform, based on specific information that specifies one of the plurality of substrates, determination of one of the plurality of processing units that processes the one of the plurality of substrates, and control the plurality of processing units such that the patternings are performed on the plurality of substrates respectively with the plurality of processing units in parallel based on recipe information corresponding to the lot.
US09927715B2	Lithographic apparatus, cover for use in a lithographic apparatus and method for designing a cover for use in a lithographic apparatus A lithographic apparatus having a fluid handling structure configured to contain immersion fluid in a space adjacent to an upper surface of a substrate table and/or a substrate located in a recess of the substrate table, a cover including a planar main body that, in use, extends around a substrate from the upper surface to a peripheral section of an upper major face of the substrate in order to cover a gap between an edge of the recess and an edge of the substrate, and an immersion fluid film disruptor configured to disrupt the formation of a film of immersion fluid between an edge of the cover and immersion fluid contained by the fluid handling structure during movement of the substrate table relative to the fluid handling structure.
US09927713B2	Surface position detection apparatus, exposure apparatus, and exposure method A surface position detection apparatus capable of highly precisely detecting the surface position of a surface to be detected without substantially being affected by relative positional displacement due to a polarization component occurring in a light flux having passed through a reflective surface. In the apparatus, a projection system has a projection side prism member having first reflective surfaces, and a light receiving system has a light receiving prism member having second reflective surfaces arranged in correspondence with the projection side prism member. The surface position detection apparatus further has a member for compensating relative positional displacement due to a polarization component of a light flux having passed through the first and second reflective surfaces.
US09927709B2	Resist sensitivity and profile improvement via acid anion control during field-guided post exposure bake Methods disclosed herein provide apparatus and methods for applying an electric field and/or a magnetic field to a photoresist layer without air gap intervention during photolithography processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a processing chamber configured to apply an electric field to a substrate via a non-gas phase intermediate medium. Methods described herein include dissociation of a photoacid generator to generate anions and cations. The anions may be moved within the photoresist layer by the electric field to more precisely control the speed and location of acid generation and regeneration processes.
US09927708B2	Pattern forming process and shrink agent A negative pattern is formed by applying a resist composition onto a substrate, exposing the resist film, and developing the exposed resist film in an organic solvent developer. The process further involves coating the negative pattern with a shrink agent solution of a first polymer comprising recurring units capable of forming carboxyl, hydroxyl or lactone ring and a second polymer comprising recurring units capable of forming amino and fluorinated recurring units in an ester and/or ketone solvent, baking the coating, and removing the excessive shrink agent for thereby shrinking the size of spaces in the pattern.
US09927707B2	Developer for lithography A method for lithography patterning includes forming a material layer over a substrate; exposing a portion of the material layer to a radiation; and removing the exposed portion of the material layer in a developer, resulting in a patterned material layer. The developer comprises water, an organic solvent, and a basic solute. In an embodiment, the basic solute is less than 30% of the developer by weight.
US09927706B2	Atomic layer chemical patterns for block copolymer assembly Provided herein are methods of directed self-assembly (DSA) on atomic layer chemical patterns and related compositions. The atomic layer chemical patterns may be formed from two-dimensional materials such as graphene. The atomic layer chemical patterns provide high resolution, low defect directed self-assembly. For example, DSA on a graphene pattern can be used achieve ten times the resolution of DSA that is achievable on a three-dimensional pattern such as a polymer brush. Assembly of block copolymers on the atomic layer chemical patterns may also facilitate subsequent etch, as the atomic layer chemical patterns are easier to etch than conventional pattern materials.
US09927702B2	Semi-submersible microscope objective with protective element and use of the same in multiphoton imaging method A semi-submersible microscope objective (100) includes a microscope objective having a protective barrel (120) with an optical inlet (122) and optical outlet (124), and a protective element (130) affixed to the microscope objective, sealing the optical outlet (124) but not the optical inlet (122). A transparent portion (132) of the protective element is aligned with the optical exit (124). The protective element is separable from the microscope objective without damaging the microscope objective. Use of the semi-submersible microscope objective in a multiphoton imaging method is also disclosed.
US09927700B2	Imprint apparatus, and method of manufacturing article The present invention provides an imprint apparatus for molding an imprint material on a target region on a substrate using a mold to form a pattern on the target region, the apparatus comprising a heater configured to deform the target region by heating the substrate, a measurement device configured to measure an overlay state between the target region and the mold, and a controller configured to control the heater such that the overlay state falls within a tolerance.
US09927699B2	Imprint lithography An imprint lithography apparatus is disclosed which includes a pattern fixing system configured to use actinic radiation to fix a pattern provided in a layer of imprintable medium by an imprint lithography template, and an inspection system configured to use inspection radiation to inspect an element constituting or, in use, being located within, the imprint lithography apparatus. The imprint lithography apparatus is configured such that the pattern fixing system and the inspection system are provided, in use, with, respectively, actinic radiation and inspection radiation from a single source of radiation.
US09927698B2	Dual exposure patterning of a photomask to print a contact, a via or curvilinear shape on an integrated circuit A method and system for: forming a first rectangular shape with photomask writing equipment, using a first sub-threshold dosage on a photoresist layer of a photomask substrate; forming an overlapping second rectangular shape with the photomask writing equipment using a second sub-threshold dosage on the photoresist layer, the second rectangular shape being rotated relative to the first rectangular shape to form one of: a hexagonal overlap area and an octagonal overlap area, that exposes the photoresist layer to at least a threshold dosage; and forming a photomask, based on developing the exposed photoresist layer, to provide optical transmission corresponding to the one of: the hexagonal overlap area of at least the threshold dosage and the octagonal overlap area of at least the threshold dosage, for use by a photolithography system to write any of a contact, a via, or a curvilinear shape on an integrated circuit substrate.
US09927691B2	Polarization conversion systems for stereoscopic projection The PCS may include a polarizing beam splitter, a polarization rotating element, a reflecting element, and a polarization switch. Typically, a projector outputs randomly-polarized light. This light is input to the PCS, in which the PCS separates p-polarized light and s-polarized light at the polarizing beam splitter. P-polarized light is directed toward the polarization switch on a first path. The s-polarized light is passed on a second path through the polarization rotating element (e.g., a half-wave plate), thereby transforming it to p-polarized light. A reflecting element directs the transformed polarized light (now p-polarized) along the second path toward the polarization switch. The first and second light paths are ultimately directed toward a projection screen to collectively form a brighter screen image in cinematic applications utilizing polarized light for three-dimensional viewing.
US09927687B2	Light source unit and projector including the same In a light source unit, a high-pressure discharge lamp includes a first and a second external electrode to emit light as electric power is supplied thereto through a first and a second power supply line, a concave reflection mirror, which reflects the light, has an opening at the center thereof to pass one end of the high-pressure discharge lamp therethrough, and a base holding the one end of the high-pressure discharge lamp to allow the first power supply line to be connected to the first external electrode. Further, there are a reinforcing member covering at least a part of a rear surface of the concave reflection mirror, and a restraint member being held between the rear surface and the reinforcing member to restrain a movable range of the second power supply line. The restraint member makes contact with a part of the second power supply line.
US09927686B2	Projection apparatus, projection method, and storage medium having program stored thereon, which provide high-quality image by effectively using spoke period A projection apparatus includes a spoke setting unit configured to set each change timing of changing the plurality of colors, and set spoke periods generated at the each change timing, a light source drive unit configured to drive the light source unit, based on the change timings and the spoke periods set by the spoke setting unit, a detection unit configured to obtain information indicating each light amount of the light for each of the plurality of colors, which are emitted from the projection unit during the spoke periods, and a light source controller configured to control the light source unit so as to adjust a color balance of color mixtures in the spoke periods to a predetermined balance based on the information obtained in the detection.
US09927683B2	Accessory shoe device to which photographic accessory can be attached, and image pickup apparatus An accessory shoe device capable of improving drip-proof performance while ensuring positional accuracy in a pitch direction in which terminals of a multi-polarized signal terminal connector are arranged. The accessory shoe device includes an engagement member for having an accessory attached thereto, a signal terminal connector including terminals for connection with the accessory attached to the engagement member, a top cover having the engagement member mounted thereon, and a positioning unit for positioning the signal terminal connector with respect to the engagement member. The top cover has an opening for externally exposing the terminals of the signal terminal connector. The signal terminal connector and the engagement member are fixed to each other by the positioning unit such that they sandwich a portion of the top cover surrounding the signal terminal connector.
US09927682B2	Miniature stabilized unmanned aerial vehicle gimbal Embodiments discussed herein provide improved control of an unmanned aerial vehicle camera gimbal. In some embodiments, a linear control circuit is described that uses an operational amplifier that allows the system to retain its passive isolation of high frequency disturbances.
US09927679B2	Wavelength separating element for use in a nonlinear frequency conversion device A wavelength separating element is provided for separating a converted beam from a fundamental beam in an NLFC device, wherein the converted beam has a wavelength different from a wavelength of the fundamental beam. The wavelength separating element includes a first mirror surface and a second mirror surface opposite to the first mirror surface. The first and second mirror surfaces may have a high reflectivity of the converted beam relative to a reflectivity of the fundamental beam, and the first and second mirror surfaces are configured such that the fundamental and converted beams undergo multiple reflections between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface to separate the converted beam from the fundamental beam. The fundamental and converted beams undergo at least three reflections at the first and second mirror surfaces, and/or undergo at least two reflections at one of the first mirror surface or the second mirror surface.
US09927674B2	Multipurpose controller for multistate windows “Smart” controllers for windows having controllable optical transitions are described. Controllers with multiple features can sense and adapt to local environmental conditions. Controllers described herein can be integrated with a building management system (BMS) to greatly enhance the BMS's effectiveness at managing local environments in a building. The controllers may have one, two, three or more functions such as powering a smart window, determining the percent transmittance, size, and/or temperature of a smart window, providing wireless communication between the controller and a separate communication node, etc.
US09927671B2	Display panel and method of manufacturing the same A display panel includes a high pixel electrode including a first stem which extends substantially in a first direction, and a second stem which extends substantially in a second direction crossing the first direction, a low pixel electrode including a first stem which extends substantially in the first direction, and a second stem which extends substantially in the second direction, a data line which extends in the second direction, a high storage line which extends substantially in the second direction and overlaps the second stem of the high pixel electrode, and a low storage line which extends substantially in the second direction and overlaps the second stem of the low pixel electrode.
US09927670B2	Liquid crystal display There is provided a liquid crystal display including: a first substrate including a display area displaying an image and a peripheral area surrounding the display area; a data line disposed on the first substrate in the display area and including a source electrode; a first gate insulating layer disposed at a portion except for the portion where the data line is disposed on the first substrate; a semiconductor layer disposed on the source electrode; a drain electrode disposed on the semiconductor layer; a gate line disposed on the first gate insulating layer in the display area and including a gate electrode; and a second gate insulating layer disposed between the gate electrode on the first gate insulating layer and the semiconductor layer, in which the gate line and the data line extend in the same direction to each other.
US09927669B2	Liquid crystal display A liquid crystal display includes: a first substrate; a reference voltage line including a storage electrode; a pixel electrode including a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode, and disposed in a pixel area; a second substrate facing the first substrate; and a liquid crystal layer provided between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the first subpixel electrode includes a first horizontal stem and a first vertical stem, the second subpixel electrode includes a second horizontal stem and a second vertical stem, the second subpixel electrode is provided to an external side of the pixel area to surround the first subpixel electrode, and the storage electrode includes a first storage electrode overlapping the first horizontal stem of the first subpixel electrode, and a second storage electrode overlapping the second vertical stem of the second subpixel electrodes.
US09927666B2	Liquid crystal display systems and related methods A representative LCD system includes: liquid crystal material disposed between first and second substrates; protrusions supported by the first substrate and arranged in an array, each of the protrusions extending from a base; first pixel electrodes, with a corresponding one of the first pixel electrodes being positioned adjacent the base of a corresponding one of the protrusions; first common electrodes, with a corresponding one of the first common electrodes being positioned adjacent the base of a corresponding one of the protrusions such that each of the protrusions is positioned between one of the first pixel electrodes and one of the first common electrodes; second pixel electrodes, with a corresponding one of the second pixel electrodes being positioned on a corresponding one of the protrusions; and second common electrodes, with a corresponding one of the second common electrodes being positioned on a corresponding one of the protrusions.
US09927660B2	Liquid crystal display device and manufacturing method thereof The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device in which even in the case of using a photo-alignment technique, excellent afterimage characteristics can be stably obtained.Provided is a liquid crystal display device including a TFT substrate having an alignment film, an opposed substrate which is arranged to face the TFT substrate and on which an alignment film is formed, and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the alignment films, wherein the alignment films are materials that can provide a liquid crystal alignment restraining force by irradiating polarized light, and the ratio of oxygen atoms on the surface of the alignment film is higher than that in the alignment film.
US09927659B2	Liquid crystal display A liquid crystal display includes a plurality of pixels, a lower substrate and an upper substrate facing each other, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, a pixel electrode disposed on the lower substrate and including a plurality of sub-regions which differently controls an inclination direction of liquid crystal molecules included in the liquid crystal layer for a pixel of the plurality of pixels, and a gate line disposed on the lower substrate and including a portion which overlaps a boundary between adjacent sub-regions of the plurality of sub-regions of the pixel electrode.
US09927644B2	Liquid crystal display device comprising a capacitance insulating film with a refractive index of 1.7 to 2.0 with respect to a light having a wavelength of 632.8 nm There is provided a high-definition liquid crystal display device that can prevent flicker due to a reduction in the pixel potential in a low-frequency drive of about 10 Hz to reduce power consumption. The pixel has a TFT formed of Poly-Si as a switching element. In the pixel, a capacitance insulating film is formed on a planar first electrode on which a comb-shaped second electrode is fanned. When the film thickness of the insulating film is d and the dielectric constant at 10 Hz frequency is ∈, it is given that ∈d≥5×10−6 m at 10 Hz frequency. The capacitance insulating film does not have a hysteresis characteristic. The refractive index of the capacitance insulating film with respect to a light of a wavelength of 632.8 nm is 1.7 to 2.0.
US09927643B2	Liquid crystal display device and method for manufacturing the same A narrow bezel-type liquid crystal display device is provided which is made as narrow as possible on the outer area. The narrow bezel-type liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment includes a guide panel with a light leak prevention function. This narrow bezel-type liquid crystal display device can reduce light leakage in a non-display area because the guide panel corresponding to a non-display area of the liquid crystal panel is made in black by double injection molding.
US09927638B2	Operating a pockels cell A Pockels cell driver circuit has a first circuit node that can be connected to a first terminal of a Pockels cell and a second circuit node that can be connected to a second terminal of the Pockels cell. The first circuit node is connected via a first switch to a positive potential and the second circuit node is connected via a second switch to a negative potential. The first circuit node is connected to the second circuit node via a short-circuit switch which is controlled for discharge of a linked Pockels cell.
US09927636B2	Integrated microwave-to-optical single-photon transducer with strain-induced electro-optic material Transducers and methods of making the same include a substrate having a cavity with a diameter that supports whispering gallery modes at a frequency of an input signal. A focusing structure in the cavity focuses the electric field of the input signal. A resonator directly under the focusing structure has a crystalline structure that generates an electro-optic effect when exposed to electrical fields. An electric field of the input signal modulates an output signal in the resonator via the electro-optic effect.
US09927634B2	Switchable spectacles A pair of spectacles has a frame and defines a horizontal plane generally through the temples and bridge of the spectacles. At least one switchable lens is configured to switch its foci from a first focal length to a second focal length. An infrared emitter is disposed at one peripheral edge of the at least one switchable lens, the infrared emitter configured to emit an infrared radiation. An infrared sensor is disposed at an opposite peripheral edge, the infrared sensor configured to detect a different intensity of the infrared radiation from the infrared emitter upon reflection from the front surface of wearer's eye ball. The at least one switchable lens is configured to switch to its first focal length when the infrared sensor detects the infrared radiation and is configured to switch to its second focal length when the infrared sensor detects a different intensity of the infrared radiation.
US09927632B2	Hyper-osmotic eye contact lens A hyper-osmotic contact lens including a contact lens including a central convex disc, a peripheral curved portion that extends radially from the disc, an annular groove formed in the disc and one or more apertures formed in the groove.
US09927631B2	Interchangeable frame for eyeglasses An interchangeable frame for eyeglasses comprises an upper frame and a lower frame, which are respectively formed corresponding lens-assembling portions. The connection site between the upper frame and the lower frame has a connection block and a connection notch, corresponded to connect to each other, and the both sides of the connection block and the connection notch have a ditch and a flange, engaging upon each other, making the upper frame and the lower frame connect to form in one. Therefore, according to the required, the upper frame and the lower frame can be assembled and disassembled freely to form the semi-rim eyeglasses or the full-rim eyeglasses.
US09927630B2	Color calibration for pathology slides A method and system for color calibration for digital microscopy includes obtaining an image of a stained sample and obtaining a desired stain type and density information. A synthesizing spectral absorption is determined based on the desired stain type and density, and a digital image is produced from the image of the stained sample based on a spectral absorption of the desired stain type, density, and a light source. The image is then outputted to a storage medium or display. The method also includes estimating a stain type used in the image of the stained sample, and estimating a density of the stained sample.
US09927629B2	Display apparatus and display system A display apparatus includes: a display panel comprising a plurality of first sub-pixels for a first field of view and a plurality of second sub-pixels for a second field of view; and a first polarization filter having blank regions corresponding to the first sub-pixels or the second sub-pixels. The blank regions have no light polarization property.
US09927622B2	Multiple beam combiner for laser processing apparatus Apparatus and methods for combining beams of amplified radiation are disclosed. A beam combiner has a collimating optic positioned to receive a plurality of coherent radiation beams at a constant angle of incidence with respect to an optical axis of the collimating optic. The respective angles of incidence may also be different in some embodiments. The collimating optic has an optical property that collimates the beams. The optical property may be refractive or reflective, or a combination thereof. A collecting optic may also be provided to direct the plurality of beams to the collimating optic. The beam combiner may be used in a thermal processing apparatus to combine more than two beams of coherent amplified radiation, such as lasers, into a single beam.
US09927621B2	Method and apparatus for fiber-laser output-beam shaping for beam combination A method and apparatus for combining a plurality of laser beamlets to form a single annular beam using spectral beam combination. This invention includes a plurality of laser sources that emit a plurality of beamlets, wherein each one of the plurality of beamlets has a different wavelength; a beam annularizer that includes a plurality of optical units arranged to receive the beamlets, and configured to convert each beamlet into a respective annular beam that has an annular cross-sectional power profile; a beam-intersection transform element configured to point each respective one of the plurality of annular beams in an angular intersection arrangement toward a first location; and a spectral beam combiner at the first location configured to combine the plurality of wavelengths in the plurality of annular beams into a first annular spectrally combined beam.
US09927609B2	Heads up display system A heads up display system of a vehicle including a combiner screen having a first substantially transparent substrate defining a first surface and a second surface, a second substantially transparent substrate defining a third surface and a fourth surface. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic material is positioned within the cavity and a reflective polarizer is positioned on one of the first and second surfaces. A projector projects light having a first polarization toward the first surface of the first substrate.
US09927607B2	Imaging lens and imaging apparatus Provided are an imaging lens and an Imaging apparatus which includes this imaging lens. The imaging lens consists of, in order from an object side: a front group GF; a diaphragm St; and a rear group GR. The front group GF consists of, in order from the object side: a first lens L1 that is convex toward the object side and has a negative refractive power; a second lens L2 that has a negative refractive power; and a third lens L3 that has a positive refractive power. The rear group GR consists of, in order from the object side: a fourth lens L4 that has a positive refractive power; a fifth lens L5 that has a positive refractive power; a sixth lens L6 that has a negative refractive power; a seventh lens L7 that has a positive refractive power; and an eighth lens L8 that has a negative refractive power.
US09927605B2	Time lapse shooting apparatus and observation method A certain material irregularly expressed in an observation area is effectively observed. An observing apparatus includes a first observing unit performing a time lapse shooting of a predetermined observation area, a first discriminating unit discriminating whether or not a first material is expressed in the observation area based on an image obtained by the first observing unit, and a second observing unit starting a time lapse shooting relating to a part where the first material is expressed at a timing when the first material is expressed in the observation area, in which a shooting frequency of the time lapse shooting by the second observing unit is higher than a shooting frequency of the time lapse shooting by the first observing unit.
US09927604B2	Biologically inspired algorithm based method for near real-time tracking of moving objects in three dimensional environment A method for tracking three-dimensional movement of an object and focusing thereon is provided. Software repeatedly detects three-dimensional locations of one or more objects and image quality by sampling images at many parameter settings as the objects move in three-dimensional environment. The images are ranked occurring to a fitness score and parameter settings for subsequent images to established using a biologically-inspired algorithm.
US09927601B2	Extreme ultraviolet light source, exposure apparatus, and integrated rotary structure fabricating method In some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source is provided. The EUV light source comprises: a droplet nozzle array droplet nozzle array comprising multiple nozzles arranged in a ring, the nozzles are configured for sequentially ejecting droplets towards an annular radiation position; a laser source for generating a laser beam, wherein the laser beam is controlled to rotate and sequentially bombard the droplets that reach the annular radiation position; and an integrated rotary structure located between the droplet nozzle array and the laser source, the integrated rotary structure includes: a condenser mirror comprising a first surface and a second surface opposing to the first surface, and a motor driving shaft that is integrally connected with the condenser mirror.
US09927600B2	Method and system for providing auto focus and optical image stabilization in a compact folded camera Compact folded camera modules having auto-focus (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS) capabilities and multi-aperture cameras including such modules. In an embodiment, a folded camera module includes an optical path folding element (OPFE) for folding light from a first optical path with a first optical axis to a second optical path with a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis, an image sensor and a lens module carrying a lens with a symmetry axis parallel to the second optical axis. The lens module can be actuated to move in first and second orthogonal directions in a plane perpendicular to the first optical axis, the movement in the first direction being for auto-focus and the movement in the second direction being for OIS. The OPFE can be actuated to tilt for OIS.
US09927598B2	Photographing lens assembly, image capturing unit and electronic device A photographing lens assembly includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element and a sixth lens element. The first lens element with positive refractive power has an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof. The second lens element has negative refractive power. The third lens element has positive refractive power, wherein both surfaces thereof are aspheric. The fourth lens element has refractive power, wherein both surfaces thereof are aspheric. The fifth lens element has negative refractive power, wherein both surfaces thereof are aspheric. The sixth lens element with positive refractive power has an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof, wherein both of the two surfaces are aspheric.
US09927587B2	Optical transmitter, optical receiver, optical cable and light transmission method There is provided an optical transmitter including an optical connector port and a light emitter. The optical connector port is configured to connect to a connector of an optical cable in a first orientation or a second orientation. The light emitter is configured to transmit the optical signal toward a first region of the connector that reflects the optical signal into an optical transmission line of an optical cable when the connector is connected in the first orientation, and transmit the optical signal toward a second region of the connector that reflects the optical signal into the optical transmission line of the optical cable when the connector is connected in the second orientation different from the first orientation.
US09927582B2	Fiber optic connector assemblies with adjustable polarity Connector assemblies having an adjustable polarity are described. For example, at least two ferrules may be arranged in a housing of the connector assembly within independent frame plugs in a certain polarity. A top portion of the housing may be removed to allow access to the frame plugs. Accordingly, an installer may open the housing, switch the polarity of the ferrules, and then re-couple the top portion to the housing. In another example, the connector assembly may include a latch that may rotate about the connector assembly from a first polarity position to a second polarity position. The connector assembly may include a compression element that may facilitate the rotation of the latch when the compression element is compressed. In this manner, the latch may be rotated to a different polarity position to allow the connector assembly to be connected to an adapter using a different polarity.
US09927577B2	2×2 wavelength selective switch array Methods, systems, and apparatus for optical wavelength selective switching. One 2×2 wavelength selective switch array includes a plurality of optical input ports configured to receive one or more optical input beams, and a plurality of optical output ports configured to receive one or more one or more optical output beams wherein the plurality of optical input ports and optical output ports form an array of 2×2 optical port pairs; one or more optical conditioning and wavelength dispersion elements; a polarization modulator array having a plurality of polarizing modulation cells, each cell configured to independently change a polarization orientation of an optical beam passing through the cell and associated with a particular wavelength channel; and a polarization-selective beam-routing optical element configured to route each particular input beam to either a first output port or a second output port according to polarization orientation.
US09927573B2	Semiconductor device An SOI substrate includes a base substrate, a polycrystalline silicon layer formed on the base substrate, an insulating layer formed on the polycrystalline silicon layer, and a semiconductor layer formed on the insulating layer, and optical waveguides are formed in the semiconductor layer of the SOI substrate. Thus, by arranging the polycrystalline silicon layer under the insulating layer, the insulating layer can be made thin. Since the polycrystalline silicon layer includes a plurality of grains (a mass of grains made of a single crystal Si), even when leakage of light is generated beyond the insulating layer, reflection (diffusion) of light can be suppressed. In addition, by arranging the polycrystalline silicon layer under the insulating layer, the insulating layer can be made thin, so that distortion of a substrate can be suppressed.
US09927570B2	Liquid crystal display apparatus having a light guide plate with optical patterns to prevent light leakage A liquid crystal display having a display panel including first and second display regions that are different from each other, a light source supplying light to the display panel, and a light guide plate having an area which is divided into a first region corresponding to the first display region and a second region corresponding to the second display region, the light guide plate allowing light incident from the light source to progress toward, wherein each of the first and second regions includes a light incident surface through which the light is incident, a light emitting surface through which the light successively incident from the light incident surface emits, and a rear surface opposed to the light emitting surface. The light emitting surface of the first region includes a plurality of first optical patterns refracting the light emitted by the light source to prevent light leakage from the first region onto the second display region.
US09927569B2	Display device A display device includes a display panel receiving light and displaying an image, a light guide plate guiding the light to the display panel, a printed circuit board disposed adjacent to one side of the light guide plate and including first and second areas alternately defined therein, light sources mounted on the printed circuit board to correspond to the first area and to supply the light to the light guide plate, a first barrier wall disposed on the printed circuit board and extending in a direction in which the light sources are arranged, and a second barrier wall facing the first barrier wall such that the light sources are disposed between the first and second barrier walls, the second barrier wall disposed on the printed circuit board, and extending in the direction.
US09927568B2	Uniformly lit light guides An apparatus comprising a light source (110), one or more light guides (104), and a light diffuser (102) having an integration chamber (114) surrounded by one or more light diffusive areas (108). The one or more light diffusive areas are configured with one or more first openings as one or more ingress areas (112) to receive light from the light source and one or more second openings as one or more egress areas (106) to provide light to the one or more light guides. For illuminating visual indicators with uniform light.
US09927565B2	Light guide plate and display device having the same A light guide plate includes a light conversion portion which transmits a transmission incident light having a first wavelength, and converts a conversion incident light having the first wavelength to a converted light having a second wavelength; and a light guide portion which guides the transmission incident light and the converted light in a first direction. The light conversion portion includes a light incident surface which receives the transmission incident light and the conversion incident light, an inclined side surface inclined with respect to the light incident surface to form an inclined angle with the light incident surface, quantum dots which convert light having the first wavelength to light having the second wavelength and are distributed in a quantum area on the light incident surface and the inclined side surface, and a reflector adjacent to the inclined side surface in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
US09927560B2	Anti-moiré pattern diffuser for optical systems Disclosed herein are devices and techniques related to optical diffusers and particularly, diffusers to reduce moiré patterns in a projected image. The device may comprise an array of micro-focal elements or reflectors and a light polarization grid. The light polarization grid configured to change a polarization between portions of a light beam and the micro-focal elements of reflectors to diffuse the light beam such that portions of the light beam having a difference in polarization may meet at a point.
US09927558B2	Semiconductor lens optimization of fabrication Embodiments comprise a system created through fabricating a lens array through which lasers are emitted. The lens array may be fabricated in the semiconductor substrate used for fabricating the lasers or may be a separate substrate of other transparent material that would be aligned to the lasers. In some embodiments, more lenses may be produced than will eventually be used by the lasers. The inner portion of the substrate may be formed with the lenses that will be used for emitting lasers, and the outer portion of the substrate may be formed with lenses that will not be used for emitting lasers—rather, through etching these additional lenses, the inner lenses may be created with a higher quality.
US09927555B2	Composition for polarizing film, polarizing film, and display device A composition for a polarizing film including a polymer and at least one of dichroic dye, wherein the dichroic dye includes a first dichroic dye represented by Chemical Formula 1 and having a molecular weight of greater than or equal to about 500 Daltons: wherein in Chemical Formula 1, Ar1 to Ar3, R1, R2, n, and m are the same as described in the detailed description.
US09927550B2	Method and system for applying NQR pulse sequences A method and system for applying nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) sequences to a substance and determining presence of a chemical species within the substance using the sequences are described herein. The method includes applying an NQR pulse sequence to the substance using a non-resonant transmitter circuit. The method further includes detecting a NQR signal within the substance and determining presence of a chemical species within the substance using the NQR signal.
US09927549B2	Systems and methods for locating and imaging proppant in an induced fracture Born Scattering Inversion (BSI) systems and methods are disclosed. A BSI system may be incorporated in a well system for accessing natural gas, oil and geothermal reserves in a geologic formation beneath the surface of the Earth. The BSI system may be used to generate a three-dimensional image of a proppant-filled hydraulically-induced fracture in the geologic formation. The BSI system may include computing equipment and sensors for measuring electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the fracture before and after the fracture is generated, adjusting the parameters of a first Born approximation model of a scattered component of the surface electromagnetic fields using the measured electromagnetic fields, and generating the image of the proppant-filled fracture using the adjusted parameters.
US09927545B2	Multi-frequency locating system and methods Multi-frequency buried object location system transmitters and locators are disclosed. A transmitter may generate and provide output signals to a buried object at a plurality of frequencies, which may be selected based on a connection type. Corresponding locators may simultaneously receive a plurality of magnetic field signals emitted from the buried object and generate visual and/or audible output information based at least in part on the plurality of received magnetic field signals. The visual and/or audible output may be further based on signals received from a quad-gradient antenna array.
US09927543B2	Apparatus for mode extraction using multiple frequencies An apparatus is provided for extracting slowness dispersion characteristics of sonic wave forms in broadband acoustic waves received by multiple sensors including means to digitize the sonic wave forms to form discrete time wave forms and converting the discrete time wave forms into frequency domain wave forms and means to divide a processing band of the wave forms into frequency sub-bands. For each sub-band approximating a family of candidate dispersion curves for multiple modes, parameterizing each of the curves by phase and group slowness, and forming a frequency dependent over-complete dictionary of basis elements, each corresponding to a pair of phase and group slownesses. In addition, forming multiple measurement vectors from the frequency domain data and implementing a sparse Bayesian learning (SBL) algorithm on the vectors with a block sparse signal model and outputting the results. Also, a means for generating a final dispersion curve.
US09927539B2	Systems and methods for improving imaging by sub-pixel calibration A radiation detector assembly is provided that includes a semiconductor detector having a surface, plural pixelated anodes, and at least one processor. The pixelated anodes are disposed on the surface. Each pixelated anode is configured to generate a primary signal responsive to reception of a photon by the pixelated anode and to generate at least one secondary signal responsive to an induced charge caused by reception of a photon by at least one adjacent anode. The at least one processor is operably coupled to the pixelated anodes. The at least one processor configured to define sub-pixels for each pixelated anode; acquire signals corresponding to acquisition events from the pixelated anodes; determine sub-pixel locations for the acquisition events using the signals; and apply at least one calibration parameter on a per sub-pixel basis for the acquisition events based on the determined sub-pixel locations.
US09927536B2	Radiation detection apparatus and radiation detection method A radiation detection apparatus includes a selecting unit that allows a light having a light emission wavelength and a polarization direction to pass thorough the selecting unit, an optical system that forms an image of the light, a photon detecting unit that observes the image formed by the optical system, and detects the photon in whole range of the entire image, a counting unit that calculates the number of the alpha rays based on a result of counting the photons derived from the light emission of gas excited by the alpha rays, whereby it is possible to sufficiently eliminate background light (noise light) even if background light is strong, and therefore observe weak light emission.
US09927534B2	Method for simultaneously measuring the individual outputs of particle detectors in an array using charge division electronics A detector arrangement for detecting at least one of rays, ions and particles includes a plurality of detectors. Each detector has a respective anode output and the detectors are arranged with the respective anode outputs being in an electrical series. The arrangement includes a plurality of resistive elements interspersed in the electrical series. The arrangement includes a first measurement point at a first end of the electrical series and a second measurement point at a second end of the electrical series. The arrangement includes electrical circuitry, electrically connected to the first and second measurement points for receiving electrical signals/pulses from the first and second measurement points, and for using the electrical signals/pulses from the first and second measurement points to determine which of the plurality of detectors made the detection utilizing a division of charge that exists between the first and second measurement points.
US09927533B2	Instrument for assaying radiation An instrument for assaying radiation includes a radiation sensor and a collimator that covers at least a portion of the radiation sensor. The collimator defines a first field of view to the radiation sensor. An insert in the collimator defines a second field of view to the radiation sensor that is less than the first field of view.
US09927531B2	Variable metal multi-gate metal oxide semiconductor capacitor radiation sensor for improved gain and tissue equivalence A method and apparatus is disclosed for differentially altering the radiation response across multiple MOSCAP sensors by placing different thin gate materials with different atomic numbers on a series of MOS-based radiation sensors. The secondary electrons created in high-atomic weight materials (such as gold) at lower incident photon energy levels enable a tissue equivalent radiation response and radiations source identification/differentiation. This is a desirable alternative to using filters with different coefficients across a series of MOSCAP radiation sensor which will attenuate the signal and degrade the device form factor. The method and apparatus disclosed achieves the same functionality but with inherent gain instead of attenuation, thus increasing sensitivity. This will improve the minimum resolvable dose for x-rays and low-energy gammas (high-energy gammas will remain the same), and produces a response that can distinguish the energy level of incident radiation photon.
US09927529B2	Programmable buoy system A programmable buoy system having one or more buoys capable of connecting through the internet to a buoy command server. The buoy command server relays commands to each of the one or more buoys in response to user commands sent from a buoys command interface application on a mobile device. The programmable buoy system includes one or more buoys each having a hull with two or more pontoons where the hull has a top side and bottom side. A stationary rudder extends downward from the bottom side of the hull to be positioned in a body of water when the one or more buoys are in use. A motor is pivotably connected on each one or more buoys, wherein the motor has a propeller positioned away from the bottom side of the hull. The propeller and motor move the select one of the one or more buoys in the body of water.
US09927527B2	Satellite signal acquisition using antennas with beamforming abilities Signal acquisition methods and receivers utilizing such signal acquisition methods are disclosed. More specifically, a signal acquisition method may include: identifying a list of available beam patterns that an antenna unit is configured to provide; iteratively searching for satellite signals by controlling the antenna unit to utilize one of the list of available beam patterns in each iteration; determining whether a satellite signal is detected in each iteration; collecting ephemeris data of a satellite producing the satellite signal when the satellite signal is detected in each iteration; and controlling beamforming operations of the antenna unit for satellite signal acquisition based on the ephemeris data collected.
US09927523B2	Event filtering device and motion recognition device thereof An event filtering device and a motion recognition device using thereof are provided. The motion recognition device includes an emitter configured to emit an infrared ray in a pattern; a detector configured to detect events in a visible ray area and an infrared ray area; a filter configured to determine whether at least one portion of the detected events is detected using the infrared ray in the pattern, and filter the detected events based on a result of the determination; and a motion recognizer configured to perform motion recognition based on a detected event accepted by the filter.
US09927522B2	Determining positional information of an object in space The technology disclosed relates to determining positional information of an object in a field of view. In particular, it relates to calculating a distance of the object from a reference such as a sensor including scanning the field of view by selectively illuminating directionally oriented light sources and measuring one or more differences in property of returning light emitted from the light sources and reflected from the object. The property can be intensity or phase difference of the light. It also relates to finding an object in a region of space. In particular, it relates to scanning the region of space with directionally controllable illumination, determining a difference in a property of the illumination received for two or more points in the scanning, and determining positional information of the object based in part upon the points in the scanning corresponding to the difference in the property.
US09927520B1	Method and system for close proximity collision detection A method of detecting a collision of the marine vessel includes sensing using distance sensors to determine whether an object is within a predefined distance of a marine vessel, and determining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. The method further includes receiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device, and determining whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in any portion of the marine vessel moving toward the object. A collision warning is then generated.
US09927519B1	Categorizing motion detected using wireless signals In a general aspect, motion detected using wireless signals is categorized. In some aspects, frequency response signals are obtained. The frequency response signals are based on wireless signals that were transmitted through a space and received at a wireless sensor device over a time period. Values of a statistical parameter are determined for the time period, with the statistical parameter for the time period being based on a function applied to frequency components of the frequency response signals over the time period. A category of motion that occurred in the space during the time period is identified based on the values of the statistical parameter.
US09927516B2	Distance measuring apparatus and distance measuring method A distance measuring apparatus includes: a light-emitting element that emits first to third pulsed beams; sensors that detect reflected light that is each of the pulsed beams reflected off an object, convert the reflected light into electrical signals, and accumulate the electrical signals over a predetermined exposure time; and a computing unit that derives a distance to the object using first to third signal amounts output by the sensors as a result of detecting, over the predetermined exposure time from first to third points in time, and the computing unit derives the distance to the object based on a first derived amount that is an amount derived using the first and second signal amounts and a second derived amount that is an amount derived using the second and third signal amounts.
US09927515B2	Liquid crystal waveguide steered active situational awareness sensor An active situational sensor achieves SWaP-C and SNR improvements by using a liquid crystal waveguide to steer a spot-beam onto a conical shape of a fixed mirror, which redirects the spot-beam to scan a FOV. The sensor may rapidly scan a 360° horizontal FOV with a specified vertical FOV or any portion thereof, jump discretely between multiple specific objects per frame, vary the dwell time on an object or compensate for other external factors to tailor the scan to a particular application or changing real-time conditions. The sensor can be used to provide object intensity or ranging in complex, dynamic systems such as aviation, air traffic control, ship navigation, unmanned ground vehicles, collision avoidance, object targeting etc.
US09927507B2	Gradient magnetic field coil device and magnetic resonance imaging device A gradient magnetic field coil device is provided in which an eddy current magnetic field of an even-ordered component can be reduced. The gradient magnetic field coil device includes a forward coil and a reverse coil which faces the forward coil so as to sandwich a middle surface and through which flows an electric current directed opposite to the forward coil. The forward coil and the reverse coil have a middle region approaching the middle surface and an outside-the-middle region where the distance from the middle surface is greater than the middle region. A line width of coil lines in the middle region is narrower than a line width of coil lines in the outside-the-middle region.
US09927506B2	Transmit antenna selector and magnetic resonance imaging system A transmit antenna selector includes a control circuit, a body coil signal output interface, a local coil signal output interface, a radio-frequency signal input interface, and a dummy load. The control circuit includes a plurality of diodes. The control circuit electrically connects, according to a control signal and via the plurality of diodes, the radio-frequency signal input interface with the body coil signal output interface, with the local coil signal output interface, or with the dummy load.
US09927502B2	Respiration suppressing mat and magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and method A respiration suppressing member includes a main body of an elastic material which is formed into a shape having a pressurizing portion for pressurizing that portion of the abdomen of a subject under imaging diagnosis by a medical modality which is located below the sternum and between the right and left ribs of the subject.
US09927499B2	Semiconductor device A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor element, a semiconductor substrate including a substrate main surface and a recess that recedes from the substrate main surface and houses the semiconductor element, a conductive layer electrically connected to the semiconductor element and formed on the semiconductor substrate, a sealing resin covering the semiconductor element and including a resin main surface that faces in the same direction as the substrate main surface, and spherical conductors electrically connected to the conductive layer and protruding outward from the resin main surface.
US09927498B2	Magnetic sensor device comprising a ring-shaped magnet and a sensor chip in a common package In one implementation, a magnetic sensor device used for sensing a static or dynamic magnetic field includes a ring-shaped magnet, a sensor chip arranged in an opening of the ring-shaped magnet, and a leadframe, with the ring-shaped magnet and the sensor chip directly disposed on the leadframe. The sensor chip may further include a carrier with a stepwise configuration having two or more different planes with the ring-shaped magnet and the sensor chip disposed on different planes.
US09927495B2	Offset compensation method and system of hall sensor in motor An offset compensation method and system of a hall sensor in a motor are provided. The system and method prevent a detection error regarding the position of the rotor of the motor and more accurately measure the speed and location of a rotor by storing the position of when output values of three hall sensors while slowly rotating the rotor by adding control mode for applying a low speed rotating magnetic field to a controller, extracting and storing offsets between each hall sensor and the U-phase position of a stator winding, and then excluding the influence of the offset of a rotor magnet in normal operation mode.
US09927494B2	Twelve-pulse autotransformer rectifier units A method and apparatus for detecting a missing phase in a 3-phase twelve-pulse autotransformer rectifier unit (ATRU) which, in use, receives a 3-phase input and delivers a nominal DC output on which a common-mode voltage is impressed. At least one of the frequency and amplitude of the common-mode voltage are monitored thereby to determine whether there is a missing phase in the input. The frequency and/or amplitude of the common-mode voltage may also be monitored thereby to determine whether there is a loss of input voltage.
US09927490B2	Integrated circuit with secure scan enable An integrated circuit senses attempts to access security-related data stored in registers connectable into a scan chain when the attempt includes locally and selectively asserting a scan-enable signal at a corresponding branch of the scan-enable tree when the integrated circuit is in a secure functional mode. When such an attempt is detected, the integrated circuit (i) generates a security warning that causes a reset of the security-related data and/or (ii) engages a bypass switch to disconnect the scan chain from the respective output terminal to preclude the security-related data from being shifted out of the IC via the scan chain.
US09927489B2	Testing integrated circuit designs containing multiple phase rotators Approaches for testing phase rotators are provided. A circuit for testing phase rotators includes a compare element including a first input and a second input, wherein the compare element is configured to compare a first phase of a first signal provided at the first input to a second phase of a second signal provided at the second input. The circuit also includes a first test bus connected to the first input and a second test bus connected to the second input.
US09927484B2	Radio frequency probe apparatus Provided herein is a radio frequency probe apparatus including a RF waveguide including a ground electrode and a signal electrode, a register connected to the signal electrode, a RF connector including an outer conductor connected to the ground electrode, an inner conductor connected to the signal electrode, and a dielectric body filling a portion between the outer conductor and the inner conductor, and a single tip probe connected to the signal electrode of the RF waveguide, or the register.
US09927478B2	Configurable electronic device tester system A configurable electronic test system that is adapted for varying test processes and thermal conditions, consisting of a device handler working with multiple testers and a thermal environment module for controlling the thermal condition during test. The test system can be easily expanded by stacking more testers vertically for more test capacity without requiring an increase in floor space.
US09927475B2	Method and device for non-invasively determining the use of non-electrically conductive plumbing in a residence A kit for non-invasively determining the presence of non-electrically conductive plumbing in a residence includes an electrical resistance measuring device having a main body and a resistance measuring circuit disposed therein and a display for indicating the value of the resistance measured by the resistance measuring circuit. The kit further includes at least two test probes which are in electrical communication with the resistance measuring circuit of the device. In a method for determining the presence of non-electrically conductive plumbing in the residence using the kit, one of the test probes is connected to an exposed portion of electrically conductive piping and the other is connected to a grounded conductor. When a low measured resistance is observed, as indicated by the device, the operator determines that the residence does not have non-electrically conductive plumbing. When a high measured resistance is observed, the operator determines that non-electrically conductive plumbing is present.
US09927468B2	Power theft inspection apparatus and method, and recording medium A power theft inspection apparatus is provided with: a controlling device configured to open a third switch unit between a power reception unit and a power reception control circuit of a power receiving apparatus at the start of a power theft inspection, then open a first switch unit between a power transmission unit and a power supply unit of a power transmitting apparatus after the opening of the third switch unit, and then close a second switch unit configured to short-circuit the power transmission unit of the power transmitting apparatus after the opening of the first switch unit; and a determining device configured to determine whether or not there is power theft according to a current detected by a first current detecting device configured to detect a current in the power transmission unit of the power transmitting apparatus upon the power theft inspection.
US09927466B2	System and method for controlling dynamic output impedance of an inverter A control circuit is described herein. The control circuit includes an oscillator and a processor. The oscillator is configured to generate a reference signal. The processor is coupled to the oscillator. The processor is configured to receive a first output current sample, a second output current sample, and a third output current sample, all of an output current. The first output current sample is first-in-time, the second output current sample is second-in-time, and the third output current sample is third-in-time. The processor is further configured to compute a time-derivative of the output current. The processor is further configured to compute a command variable based on the reference signal, a time-derivative of the reference signal, the third output current sample, and the time-derivative of the output current.
US09927465B2	Voltage measuring device Provided is a voltage measuring device capable of increasing the degree of freedom in the design of an RC filter (low-pass filter) while suppressing the withstand voltage limit of a capacitor. The voltage measuring device comprises: at least one divided capacitor group having a plurality of divided capacitors connected in series through measurement nodes and having one end connected to a reference node and the other end connected to a non-reference node; and at least one non-divided capacitor having one end connected to the reference node and the other end connected to a non-reference node to which the divided capacitors are not connected.
US09927461B2	Apparatus and algorithm for carrier profiling in scanning frequency comb microscopy A semiconductor carrier profiling method utilizes a scanning tunneling microscope and shielded probe with an attached spectrum analyzer to measure power loss of a microwave frequency comb generated in a tunneling junction. From this power loss and by utilizing an equivalent circuit or other model, spreading resistance may be determined and carrier density from the spreading resistance. The methodology is non-destructive of the sample and allows scanning across the surface of the sample. By not being destructive, additional analysis methods, like deconvolution, are available for use.
US09927457B2	Single beam/detector optical remote cross-flow sensor System and method for remotely sensing the cross-flow orientation of a fluid (including a gaseous fluid) over an extended range. A Fourier transform of beam wander of a single beam can be used to determine the orientation of the flow field. Many applications depend upon accurate flow orientation data to provide correct information such as, for example, citing of turbines on wind farms and atmospheric/ocean weather prediction.
US09927455B2	MEMS chip for wind speed measurements A MEMS chip for wind speed measurements is provided. The chip integrates one or multiple embedded channels and a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor consists of a sensing membrane with a cavity beneath it. Each channel has one end connects to the cavity while the other end opens on the edge of the chip. To measure the wind speed, the membrane faces the wind and the air stagnates onto it while the channel connects the cavity to the static pressure. And the membrane deforms according to the wind pressure. The wind speed is then derived from the measured wind pressure.
US09927451B2	Module transport system that can be combined into an automation system An integrated automation system for use in transporting samples between modules, the system can include a plurality of modules configured to be connected to one another for processing samples, each of the plurality of modules having an internal transport system. Each internal transport system includes one or more periphery track portions integrated within a respective module, each of the periphery track portions having two ends and one or more transverse track portions integrated within the respective module, the one or more transverse track portions intersecting at least one of the one or more periphery track portions. The internal transport systems can be configured to connect to one another via one end of the two ends connecting to one end of the two ends of adjacent periphery track portions, thereby forming a continuous periphery track running through and connecting the plurality of modules. Samples are transported along the continuous periphery track and the one or more transverse track portions. The continuous periphery track and the one or more transverse track portions form a plurality of paths along which the samples are transported.
US09927448B1	Method of measuring food dyes in bodily waste to identify and quantify drug consumption We disclose a drug tracking system and method of use which may be used to screen a subject's bodily waste and to identify the drug the subject has consumed. The system includes a drug that is tagged with a food dye that may be detected in the subject's bodily waste using absorption spectroscopic analysis. The subject consumes the tagged drug and a user obtains a sample of the subject's bodily waste. The user may analyze the subject's urine using an absorption spectroscopic technique. The user may enter the emission spectrum obtained from the absorption spectroscopic analysis into a database that includes the signature emission spectra from multiple food dyes that are used as drug tags. The emission spectra may be compared and the identity of the food dye and its associated drug may be determined.
US09927447B2	Composition, device and imaging system for analysis using chemiluminescent probes The present invention provides a method for the rapid monitoring of biological analytes in a point-of-care setting by providing a smart phone; providing a sample chamber; providing a sample; providing a dark box with a smartphone holder attached to the dark box top with the camera opening positioned about the aperture, adding a biological specimen suspected of containing a biological analyte in the sample chamber; adding a bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) oxalate, an imidazole and a fluorophore to the sample chamber to react with the biological analyte; placing the sample chamber into the dark box; generating an emission from the fluorophore in response to the reaction with the biological analyte; and recording a set of time-lapse images of the emission with the smartphone.
US09927445B2	Biomarkers for prediction, diagnosis, and monitoring of parkinson's disease A method for the risk detection, early diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of Parkinson's disease in an individual by measuring the amount of specific biomarkers present in a bodily fluid and comparing them to a reference level of biomarkers in a sample from a healthy person, a person previously diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, or an earlier sample from the individual of interest.
US09927444B2	Bone marrow-derived hematopoietic progenitor cells and endothelial progenitor cells as prognostic indicators for cancer Methods of determining cancer progression or cancer relapse in a subject at risk for cancer progression or cancer relapse, the methods comprising: obtaining a sample from said subject; measuring the level of VEGFR1+ hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) and/or VEGFR2+ endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in said sample; and taking additional samples and conducting additional measurements of HPCs and/or EPCs at one or more later time points. From the measurements, it can be determined whether there is a surge in the level of HPCs and/or EPCs in at least one later measurement, relative to an earlier measurement. A surge in the level of HPCs and/or EPCs indicates increased risk of progression or relapse of said subject's cancer.
US09927442B1	Biosensor for in vitro detection system and method of use A device and system for detecting an antigen present in a sample is provided. The system includes a cartridge and a reader device. The cartridge includes a solid support having an addressable array of at least one type of antibody that is specific for a target antigen and forms a complex in the presence of the target antigen, a substrate having a mounting surface for the solid support, Protein M for competitively displacing the target antigen from the complex, and a housing for protecting the substrate. The reader device is configured to detect the antigen in a liquid sample via interaction with the cartridge.
US09927439B2	Multiplex hepatitis B assay Provided herein are multiplex assays for determining whether an individual is or has been infected with Hepatitis B virus, and the stage of infection or resolution. In addition, the multiplex system can discriminate between vaccinated subjects and subjects susceptible to Hepatitis B infection.
US09927433B2	Test apparatus The test device is provided with a testing means for testing an added extraction solution utilizing immunochromatography or nucleic acid chromatography, an extraction solution container, and a tubular guiding member having an extraction solution inflow port communicating with the extraction container in a sealed manner at one end side and having an extraction solution outflow port at the other end side. The guiding member is configured so as to have inside the tube a rod-shaped extraction solution guide having capillary action and having one end at the extraction solution outflow port side able to contact the testing means and so that the extraction solution absorbed from the extraction solution inflow port side at the extraction solution guide moves by capillary action through the inside of the extraction solution guide and is added to the testing means through the one end of the extraction solution guide contacting the testing means.
US09927427B2	Exosome recovery methods with low molecular weight organic zwitterions A method of isolating exosomes includes conducting at least one purification step in the presence of an organic zwitterion having a molecular weight of less than about 350 Daltons, a buffering pK of a negatively charged portion of the organic zwitterion is at least one full pH unit below an operating pH at which the at least one purification step is conducted, and a buffering pK of the positively charged portion of the organic zwitterion is at least one full pH unit above the operating pH.
US09927425B2	Apparatus and method for testing multi-function and drug response of centrifugal microfluidic-based platelets The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for testing a multi-function and a drug response of platelet based on a centrifugal microfluidics. The testing apparatus according to the present invention may include: a rotatable disk; a sample chamber arranged at the center of the disk such that a blood sample is accommodated therein; stirring chambers respectively connected to the sample chamber in multiple radial directions so as to introduce a shear flow in the blood sample; microchannels connected to the stirring chambers such that adhesion and cohesion of platelets occur during the movement of the blood sample; and a waste sample chamber in which the blood sample is accommodated after passing through the microchannels. According to the present invention, multiple drug tests can be performed on a single blood sample at one time in multiple channels such that multiple tests is possible with respect to complex platelet functions, and thus testing time is reduced and testing costs can be saved.
US09927422B2	Method and device for measuring dentin permeability A method and device for visually recording hydraulic conductance through a sectioned piece of dentin; and which can be used to measure the effectiveness of treatments to reduce the permeability of dentin.
US09927419B2	Sample testing apparatus and method A test apparatus (12) and a method of testing a sample (30) are disclosed. The method comprises receiving a test sample (30) within a test chamber (14), the test chamber (14) containing two or more iron saturation elements (2) separated by a spacer (16); and filling the test chamber (14) with a test solution, the iron saturation elements (2) being arranged to saturate the test solution with iron. Each iron saturation element (2) is shaped such that it has a predetermined surface area such that the ratio of the volume of the test solution to the surface area of the iron saturation elements (2) and the test sample (30) exposed to the test solution can be calculated.
US09927418B2	Device and method for the determination and monitoring of water toxicity A device for analysis and monitoring of toxicity in waters is described. The device is specifically devised for determining toxicity in waters in several samples at the same time and in quick time with a high degree of accuracy and precision. The device has application in the field of controlling and monitoring the water resources and in the field of the ecotoxicological analyses.
US09927416B2	Method for controlling a disinfection status of a temperature control device and temperature control device for human body temperature control during extracorporeal circulation The present application relates to a method for controlling a disinfection status of a heater and/or cooler for human body temperature control during extracorporeal circulation. The temperature control is conducted by use of a heat exchanger and a temperature control liquid circulating through the heat exchanger and the heater and/or cooler. The inventive method comprises using a long term disinfectant in the temperature control liquid, measuring and preferably recording the concentration of the disinfectant in the temperature control liquid and deducing a disinfectant status of the temperature control liquid from the measured concentration of the disinfectant in the temperature control liquid.
US09927415B2	Oil quality sensor and fryer with such oil quality sensor An oil quality sensor to determine the quality of deep-frying oil by measuring the capacitance of the deep-frying oil in a deep fryer includes a housing and a hollow space in the housing through which the deep-frying oil is guided. An inlet opening introduces deep-frying oil to the hollow space, and a drain opening guides the deep-frying oil out of the hollow space. A first bent electrode extends along the hollow space, and a second bent electrode extends along the hollow space and is arranged opposite the first electrode, in which case the two electrodes form a capacitor and deep-frying oil is guided through the space formed between these two electrodes to measure its capacitance. A first temperature sensor measures the temperature of the oil used for deep frying that needs to be measured. An evaluation unit records the measured capacitance of the capacitor and the measured temperature, digitalizes these measured values, and calculates the polar fractions in the deep-frying oil, in which case these polar fractions are a criterion for the quality of the deep-frying oil.
US09927411B2	Humidity and sulfur concentration in test chamber A structure is provided. The structure may include an environmental test chamber including a sample chamber, a first air path beginning in the sample chamber and extending through a humidity control chamber, the first air path circulates air between the test chamber and the humidity control chamber, and a second air path beginning in the sample chamber and extending through a pollutant control chamber, the second air path circulates air between the test chamber and the pollutant control chamber.
US09927409B2	Method and device for inspecting continuously fed objects The invention relates to methods for inspecting objects fed in a continuous flow, in particular packages or components, wherein an inspecting body is guided along an inspection segment together with an object and a response to an inspection of the object is detected by means of a sensor in order to determine if the object meets a quality criterion, in particular is tight or leaky or true to size or functional.
US09927402B2	Method for measuring a fluid density or a fluid viscosity A method and device for estimating a density value ρm indicative of a true density ρ or for estimating a viscosity value ηm indicative of a true viscosity η of a fluid is disclosed. For this, a first resonance frequency fR of a first mechanical oscillator in a reference volume and a second resonance frequency fF of a second mechanical oscillator in contact with the fluid are measured. The estimated value ρm or ηm is then derived using these resonance frequencies fR and fF. During this derivation, at least one fluid-temperature- or fluid-pressure-dependent parameter of the fluid is used. Additionally or alternatively, the first (i.e. reference) mechanical oscillator is arranged in contact with a reference fluid. Thus, fundamental errors in the derivation of the estimated value ρm or ηm are reduced and the estimated value becomes more reliable.
US09927385B2	Active control guards and rationometric calibration and reconstruction for use with electrical capacitance volume tomography A method and system for generating a three-dimensional tomograph of a vessel interior or other object using a sensor having a plurality of electrodes and active control segments that are electrically isolated from the electrodes.
US09927383B2	Apparatus and method for preventing malfunction in an electronic device A method for operation of an electronic device and an electronic device are provided. The method includes determining if an object is detected at a first terminal and a second terminal among a plurality of terminals of an ear jack. If the object is detected, the impedance of the second terminal is calculated, and a type of the object is determined according to the calculated impedance.
US09927375B2	System and method for printability based inspection According to an embodiment of the invention there may be provided a system for assigning lithographic mask inspection process parameters. The system may include a search module, a decision module and a memory module. The memory module may be configured to store an expected image expected to be formed on a photoresist during a lithographic process that involves illuminating the lithographic mask. The search module may be configured to search in the expected image for printable features. The decision module may be configured to assign a first lithographic mask inspection process parameter to lithographic mask areas related to printable features and assign a second lithographic mask inspection process parameter to at least some lithographic mask areas that are not associated with printable features. The second lithographic mask inspection process parameter may differ from the first lithographic mask inspection process parameter.
US09927372B2	Apparatus and method for inspecting seals of items A measuring apparatus is provided for inspecting a seal of an item. The measuring apparatus includes a radiation source for providing radiation for illuminating the seal of the item, a detector for receiving radiation from the item for generating a corresponding detected signal, and a processing arrangement for processing the detected signal to generate an output signal indicative of a state of the seal. The radiation source is arranged to focus the radiation into a plurality of focal points at the seal of the item, wherein the focal points are mutually spatially spaced apart. Moreover, the detector is arranged to image one or more of the focal points and to be selectively sensitive to an intensity of radiation received from the one or more focal points to generate a detected signal.
US09927370B2	Method and system for improving optical measurements on small targets A control system and method are provided for use in managing optical measurements on target structures. The control system comprises: data input utility for receiving input data indicative of a size of a target structure to be measured and input data indicative of illumination and collection channels of an optical measurement system; data processing utility for analyzing the input data, and an interplay of Point Spread Functions (PSFs) of the illumination and collection channels, and determining data indicative of optional tailoring of apertures to be used in the optical measurement system for optimizing ensquared energy for measurements on the given target structure, the optimal tailoring composing at least one of the following: an optimal ratio between numerical apertures of the illumination and collection channels; and an optimal orientation offset of physical apertures in the illumination and collection channels.
US09927365B2	Gas analysers and a method of making a gas analyser A method of making a measuring instrument, such as a gas analyser (20), comprises the steps of: selecting one or more measuring devices, such as an electrochemical cell (9) and/or an infrared gas analyser (14), from a group of measuring devices; selecting a tubular profile (5) of the appropriate length for the selected measuring devices; and mounting the selected measuring devices (9, 14) in the tubular profile (5).
US09927362B2	System and method for tomographic lifetime multiplexing System and method for optical tomographic imaging optimizing analysis of time-domain data as a result of combination of lifetime multiplexing of low-cross-talk asymptotic photons with highly spatially resolved early photons. The tomographic data reconstruction employs a decay amplitude-based asymptotic approach and a matrix equation with a weight matrix that includes two different portions respectively representing time domain sensitivity functions and continuous-tomography weight matrices. System may employ a lifetime fluorescent tomography imaging system.
US09927361B2	Devices and methods for spectroscopic analysis The present invention relates to devices and methods for spectrometric analysis of light-emitting samples. The device comprises a particle beam source, which generates a primary particle beam directed to the sample in such a way that the primary particle beam is incident on the sample and photons are released from the sample due to the interaction between primary particle beam and sample material. Moreover, the device comprises a plurality of light-pickup elements, which are suitable for capturing the photons released from the sample, wherein the light-pickup elements capture the photons emitted in the respectively assigned solid-angle range. Furthermore, the device comprises conduction elements, which are embodied to forward captured photons to an evaluation unit, and an analysis system, which comprises a plurality of evaluation units in such a way that photons captured by each light-pickup element are analyzed spectrally.
US09927360B2	Electronic devices with environmental sensors An environmental sensor may include a heat source that heats a metal oxide sensing material. Electrodes may be formed in the metal oxide sensing material that measure the resistance of the metal oxide sensing material to determine the concentration of various gases. The environmental sensor may include an infrared light source that emits infrared light at a given wavelength. An infrared detector and band-pass filter may be used to detect the concentration of a particular gas such as carbon dioxide. In order to reduce power consumption, a heater may act as both the heat source for the metal oxide sensing material and the infrared light source for the infrared detector. The metal oxide sensing material, heater, and infrared detector may be formed in the same enclosure. The enclosure may have an opening that is aligned with an opening in an electronic device housing.
US09927353B2	Systems and methods of infrared detection of coal mine polar gas An infrared detection device can be used to detect coal mine polar gas. The detection device can include a central processor and a gas pool assembly having a moveable optical window. The moveable optical window can include a stationary pool body and a moveable pool body inserted into the stationary pool body.
US09927352B2	Rapid and label-free procedure for microbial community screening and profiling Methods are described herein and termed Microbial Community Screening and Profiling (MCSP) for multi-dimensional analysis and non-destructive and label-free detection and analysis, which allow for complementary analytical techniques to be performed on the same sample for such multidimensional analysis.
US09927351B2	Sample test method, microfluidic device, and test device A sample test method, microfluidic device, and test device efficiently and accurately compensates for interference of an interfering substance present in a sample using optical measurement without addition of a separate reagent for detecting the interfering substance. The sample test method includes: measuring an optical characteristic value of a target substance present in a sample; measuring an optical characteristic value of an interfering substance present in the sample; and determining a concentration of the target substance for which interference of the interfering substance is compensated for based on the optical characteristic value of the interfering substance.
US09927340B2	Vibration analysis for blasting A process for vibration analysis, including the steps of: receiving synchronized motion measurements of particle motion in two or three orthogonal dimensions over a selected period of time at a plurality of different measurement locations; and determining one or more strain waveforms in the orthogonal dimensions in regions spanning the plurality of measurement locations using the motion measurements.
US09927339B2	Device, system and method for dynamic testing of ground support bolts, anchor bolts or rock bolts A connector, an associated dynamic testing system and method for testing rock bolts or rock anchors in situ. The connector is attached to a rock bolt/anchor and supports a hanging load via a shaft. The connector has a body of two halves retaining upper first and lower second connectors having respective curved surfaces. Each of the two halves has a curved inner surface allowing limited relative rotational movement of the first and second connectors relative to the two halves when a load is applied. A load cell and accelerometer register the load applied to the rock bolt/anchor through the connector and any resulting movement of the rock bolt/anchor.
US09927336B2	Apparatus and methods for low temperature small angle X-ray scattering Apparatus and methods for performing small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) at low (cryogenic) temperatures for determining the structure of and changes in the structure of proteins, DNA, RNA, and other biological molecules and biomolecular assemblies and structures. A cryogenic, small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) application sample holder, includes a sample cell including a base portion and at least two parallel walls disposed on the base, wherein the sample cell has a liquid volume capacity defined by the walls and the base portion of 0.001 to 10 microliters. A method for performing cryogenic SAXS on a sample includes the steps of providing a sample biomolecule solution containing an aqueous buffer, a biomolecule, and a cryoprotectant agent, wherein the cryoprotectant agent comprises up to 60% (w/w) of the biomolecule solution, and other known components as necessary to solubilize and stabilize the biomolecule, in a sample holder of claim 1, cryogenically cooling the sample solution in the sample holder at a rate equal to or greater than 100 K/sec without ice formation, and examining the cooled sample using small angle X-ray scattering by passing a beam of X-rays through the sample.
US09927335B2	Sample holders and methods of using them Certain embodiments described herein are directed to sample holders that can be used to retain a sample support effective for use in direct sample analysis. In some embodiments, the sample support can include a first and a second plate with apertures to permit a sample to be analyzed using direct sample analysis.
US09927332B2	Slide transport system A slide transport system for an automated slide treatment apparatus having slide treatment modules for receiving slides and a fluid dispensing robot configured by a controller to dispense reagents to the slides is disclosed. The slide transport system includes a slide transport robot configured by the controller to move the slides to and from the slide treatment modules and a slide transport device disposed on the slide transport robot and configured by the controller to releasably hold the slides. A slide handling head on the slide transport robot moves a closure body of a slide treatment module from a normally closed to an open position to move slides in the slide treatment module. The slide transport device is configured by the controller to release a slide when located in the slide treatment module, when the closure body is in the open position.
US09927330B2	Interfacing apparatus between a laboratory automation system and a platform for handling consumables and liquids in the field of molecular biology Apparatus for automatically filling wells of plates with biological material from a laboratory automation system for conveying biological samples or reactants contained in test tubes, and automatically routing said plates towards processing modules of said biological material. Said apparatus contains a platform interposed between said laboratory automation system and a handling system of consumable products, which includes a horizontal crosspiece whereon a first robot and a second robot are sliding mounted, the first robot being provided with gripping means of pipettes adapted to collect and release the biological material or the reactant, and a second robot being provided with gripping means of consumable products.
US09927329B2	Signature collection cartridge with embossed collection substrate A device (201) is provided for collecting signatures from an ambient fluid. The device includes a housing (205) equipped with an (207) inlet and an outlet (209) which are in fluidic communication with each other, and a signature collector (203) which has a plurality of spaced-apart layers (213). The signature collector is disposed in a fluidic flow path between the inlet and the outlet such that a flow of fluid passes through adjacent layers of the signature collector. Each of the layers includes a substrate (217) having a sorbent or adherent (219) disposed thereon, and a plurality of embossments (215) which maintains the layers in the spaced-apart configuration.
US09927328B2	Method of separating beads in a fluidic chip The present invention provides a method of separating beads in a fluidic chip comprising an internal fluid circuit through which various reactants, in which at least one of the reactants are beads, may be moved by use of centrifugal force, the method comprises the steps of: providing at least a first set of beads (8a) having a density m1 and a second set of beads (8b) having a density m2 in a section (7, 15, 18) of the fluid circuit, the section comprising at least a first outlet (16, 13, 17); providing a first liquid medium in the section, the liquid medium having a density d3, such that m1
US09927327B2	Methods, apparatus and systems for production, collection, handling, and imaging of tissue sections Methods, apparatus and systems for collecting thin tissue samples for imaging. Thin tissue sections may be cut from tissue samples using a microtome-quality knife. In one example, tissue samples are mounted to a substrate that is rotated such that thin tissue sections are acquired via lathing. Collection of thin tissue sections may be facilitated by a conveyor belt. Thin tissue sections may be mounted to a thin substrate (e.g., by adhering thin tissue sections to a thin substrate via a roller mechanism) that may be imaged, for example, by an electron beam (e.g., in an electron microscope). Thin tissue sections may be strengthened before cutting via a blockface thinfilm deposition technique and/or a blockface taping technique. An automated reel-to-reel imaging technique may be employed for collected/mounted tissue sections to facilitate random-access imaging of tissue sections and maintaining a comprehensive library including a large volume of samples.
US09927322B2	Rotorcraft actuator seal leakage monitor A rotorcraft actuator monitoring system to monitor leakage past dynamic rotorcraft actuator seals of a rotorcraft actuator includes a body member and a fluid level indication housing attached to the body member. The body member is mounted to surround a dynamic rotorcraft actuator seal that seals fluid in a rotorcraft actuator, where the body member captures fluid that leaks past the dynamic rotorcraft actuator seal. The fluid level indication housing collects the fluid captured by the body member and indicates that a predetermined volume of fluid that leaked past the dynamic rotorcraft actuator seal has been collected.
US09927317B2	Ionization pressure gauge with bias voltage and emission current control and measurement Devices and corresponding methods are provided to operate a hot cathode ionization pressure gauge (HCIG). A transistor circuit can be configured to pass the electron emission current with low input impedance and to control cathode bias voltage. Emission current and cathode bias voltage can be controlled independently of each other, without a servo settling time. HCIGs can be calibrated with respect to leakage current.
US09927309B2	Semiconductor device and test method According to one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor device including a temperature detection circuit and a test circuit. The temperature detection circuit is configured to detect a temperature by comparing potential of a reference block and reference potential. The test circuit is configured to test, in a test mode, an operation of the temperature detection circuit by serially switching a value of the reference potential to a value selected from a plurality of values, which is different from each other, while a temperature of the semiconductor device is kept at a first temperature.
US09927306B2	Apparatus and method for monitoring fuel oil delivery The apparatus for monitoring the delivery of fuel oil through a fuel oil delivery pipe including a flow meter and property sensor associated with the oil delivery pipe for measuring the flow rate, temperature, viscosity, density and dielectric constant of the fuel oil as it moves through the delivery pipe. The digital output signals from the flow meter and property sensor are used to generate data signals which are a function of the measured parameters. A memory records the data signals. The actual total quantity of fuel oil delivered through the pipe is calculated based upon the data signals. A clock circuit generates a timing signal reflecting the date and time the measurements were taken. A transmission signal formed of the calculated actual total quantity of fuel oil delivered and time signal may be sent to a remote location by a WiFi transmitter or through the internet using a modem.
US09927302B1	In-toilet apparatus for discrimination of urine and feces An in-toilet apparatus for discrimination of urine and feces is disclosed. An optical sensor is provided for the analysis of urination and defecation events within a toilet bowl. Additionally, strain gauges are provided to make possible the quantification of urine and feces that a user releases. The combination of data from the optical sensors and strain gauges makes it possible for a user to readily know the mass of their bodily excrements, characterized by excrement type. In several embodiments the optical sensor is a thermal camera mounted on the toilet seat or in the toilet bowl. In other embodiments the optical sensor is a water level sensor. In varying embodiments, strain gauges are located in the toilet seat or in an attached footscale or both.
US09927297B2	Optical microscope and spectrometry method An optical microscope capable of performing measurement with a high resolution and a spectrometry method are provided. A spectrometry device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a Y-scanning unit that scans a spot position of the light beam on the sample, a beam splitter that separates, among the light beam incident on the sample, outgoing light, the outgoing light being emitted with a different wavelength, a spectroscope that spatially disperses the outgoing light separated by the beam splitter according to the wavelength, a detector that detects the outgoing light dispersed by the spectroscope, and a pinhole array 30 disposed on an incoming side of the spectroscope, a plurality of pinholes being arranged in the pinhole array, the plurality of pinholes being adapted to allow outgoing light to pass therethrough to the spectroscope side.
US09927292B2	Beam position sensor A system includes a plurality of sensors at distinct and separate locations, each of the distinct and separate locations being equidistant from a region that is configured to pass light that propagates along a beam path, the sensors being configured to sense radiation from an optical element positioned to interact with light that propagates on the beam path; and a controller including one or more electronic processors and a computer-readable medium, the computer-readable medium including instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more electronic processors to receive an output from each of the sensors, the output of each sensor including an indication of an intensity of the radiation detected by the sensor, and analyze the received output to determine a position of the light that propagates along the beam path.
US09927290B2	Arrangement and method for detecting and indicating laser radiation The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for detecting and indicating laser radiation comprising a laser device (36) producing the laser radiation, such as rotation lasers or line lasers, and an indicating device (22) with at least one laser beam detector and at least one indicating element (26, 28, 30) which indicates the detected laser radiation. In order to precisely indicate the position of the laser radiation to be detected using uncomplicated circuitry, it is proposed that the at least one laser beam detector and the at least one indicating element are the same component in form of an LED (26, 28, 30).
US09927288B2	Real-time lighting control system and real-time lighting control method A real-time lighting control system of an ecosystem and real-time lighting control method includes a computer device, multiple lighting devices and multiple wireless base stations. The lighting devices and the wireless base stations are arranged in multiple lighting regions of an indoor space. Each wireless base station emits a wireless signal continuously, and controls one or more connected lighting devices when receiving a lighting control signal. The computer device senses the wireless signals continuously, and keeps determining its position at the different time points according to the received wireless signals and the arranged positions of the wireless base stations. Next, the computer selects one of the lighting regions according to space information and the determined positions, and sends the lighting control signal to one of the wireless base stations arranged in the selected lighting region.
US09927287B2	Nonlinear mass sensors based on electronic feedback and methods of using the same A device and method for sensing including a sensor having a functional surface layer located to interact with a material to be sensed, the sensor having an output that produces a signal responsive one or more of inertia, stiffness, acceleration, pressure, radiation, chemical compounds, and biological compounds; and further including electronics including: an input coupled to the sensor to receive a first signal therefrom; and a non-linearity provider that applies one or more non-linear operations to the input signal to generate a non-linear second signal.
US09927283B2	Digital filter for digital weigher A digital filter for a digital weigher reduces a calculation time in an adapted filter while maintaining weighing accuracy, a digital weigher includes the filter for the weigher, and a wave filtering process method uses the digital filter for the digital weigher. A fixation section of a FIR filter removes an oscillating component in a predetermined frequency range, from a digital weighing signal. A determination device determines whether an amplitude of an oscillating component contained in a digital weighing signal derived by performing a wave filtering process falls within a predetermined damping range. A control device changes a frequency range of an oscillating component to be removed by an adaptive section of the filter based on a result of the determination. The adaptive section of the filter performs the wave filtering process with respect to the oscillating component in the frequency range changed by the control device.
US09927281B1	Level measuring device comprising a radar transmitter and visual level gauge for radar transmitter calibration, and method of use A level measuring device for radar transmitter calibration, and method of use is herein disclosed. The level measuring device can comprise a radar transmitter, a fluid column, process flanges, and a visible level gauge. The radar transmitter can mount above the fluid column. The fluid column can comprise a chamber capable of holding a fluid. The process flanges can be in fluid connection with the fluid column at a first side of the fluid column. The process flanges can be connectable to a vessel. The visible level gauge can attach to a second side of the fluid column. The visible level gauge can comprise one or more sight glasses that can allow visible light between the chamber and outside the chamber.
US09927280B2	Fluid gauge with low level detection Systems, methods and computer readable media are provided for measuring fluid level in a tank. A system may include: a transmitter gauge installed on or in the tank, the transmitter gauge comprising a probe arranged to be at least partially immersed in the fluid and adapted to conduct energy pulses generated by an energy source within the transmitter gauge; a refractometer module operatively coupled to the transmitter gauge, the refractometer module comprising a processor configured to measure travel times of the energy pulses conducted along the probe and to determine the fluid level in the tank based on the measured travel times: if the fluid level in the tank is below a threshold level, according to a first mode of operation, by determining the fluid level in the tank based on the measured travel time of an energy pulse reflected from a terminal end of the probe, a length of the probe, a speed of the reflected energy pulse in air, and a speed of the reflected energy pulse in the liquid.
US09927279B2	Method for assembling and testing the functionality of a structural unit having a fill level gauge in a non-stationary container The invention relates to a method for assembling and testing the functionality of a structural unit having a fill level gauge in a non-stationary container for liquids, said container being embodied from thermoplastic synthetic material, wherein the method comprises testing a first and second angular position of a lever arm of the fill level gauge when the latter is in the installed position under the influence of a magnetic field on the empty container.
US09927277B1	Plastic body meter resetter A water meter resetter incorporates as a principal component a plastic body having six fittings lying in a common plane. A primary inlet and primary outlet are coaxially aligned on first and second opposed walls. A secondary outlet and secondary inlet are coaxially aligned on the opposed walls. In use, a first horn is rotatably attached to the secondary outlet, and a second horn is rotatable attached to the secondary inlet. A water meter is attached between the horns. Because the horns are rotatable about a common axis at each of their ends, the meter can be offset from the supply pipes at continuously variable heights. In an embodiment, the secondary inlet and outlet are internal, and the horns are held in a fluid-tight slip joint formed by internal O-rings. The height of the meter may optionally be locked by the use of an angle holder.
US09927272B2	Air flow meter having a flow rate sensor and a physical quantity sensor An air flow meter has a housing, a flow rate sensor, and a physical-quantity measuring sensor. The housing therein defines a bypass passage into which a part of air flowing in a duct flows. The flow rate sensor is disposed in the bypass passage. The physical-quantity measuring sensor measures a physical quantity of air flowing in the duct and is disposed separately from the flow rate sensor. The housing has a recessed portion that is recessed from an inner wall surface of the bypass passage and that has a blind-passage shape. The physical-quantity measuring sensor is disposed in the recessed portion.
US09927268B2	Oxidation/reduction measurement Oxidation/reduction measurement is described. An aspect provides an oxidation/reduction quantification method, including: receiving intermittent oxidizer/reducer reference measurements from one or more reference sensors; receiving one or more substantially continuous oxidizer/reducer-related measurements from one or more corroboration sensors; and processing the one or more substantially continuous oxidizer/reducer-related measurements with the intermittent oxidizer/reducer reference measurements to generate substantially continuous representative oxidizer/reducer measurements. Other aspects are described.
US09927266B2	Multi-chip device with temperature control element for temperature calibration A multi-die sensor system comprises a package and one or more transducer dies mounted in the package. Each transducer die includes one or more transducers, a temperature control element, and temperature sensor. The temperature control element changes the temperature of at least a portion of the transducer during operation of the temperature control element. A temperature sensor senses the temperature of at least the portion of the transducer. An output circuitry die mounted in the package receives transducer signals and a sensed temperature signal from the temperature sensor.
US09927265B2	Machine diagnostic encoder A system includes an encoder to monitor a machine and generate an encoder output signal indicative of at least one of the motion or position of the machine. A combiner can be configured to receive the encoder output signal from the encoder and to receive machine diagnostic data from at least one other sensor. The combiner can combine the machine diagnostic data with the encoder output signal to provide a combined signal that includes the machine diagnostic data synchronized with the at least one of the motion or position of the machine. An output stage can provide the combined signal to a remote system.
US09927264B2	Encoder and servomotor An encoder includes a disc having one or more slit arrays having multiple slits aligned in a circumferential direction of the disc, and an optical module positioned to face a portion of the slit array such that the slit array moves relative to the optical module in the circumferential direction of the disc. The optical module includes two or four light sources aligned along a direction corresponding to the circumferential direction and one or more light receiving arrays aligned along the direction corresponding to the circumferential direction, the light sources are positioned to irradiate light upon a portion of the slit array, and the light receiving array includes multiple light receiving elements positioned to receive the light irradiated by the light sources and light affected by actions of the slits.
US09927258B2	Pseudo-absolute position sensing algorithm A system having a position sensing algorithm for determining a position of an electro-mechanical actuator (EMA) stroke includes a first rotary component supported for rotation about a first axis, and a second rotary component supported for rotation about a second axis. A first rotary encoder may be configured to generate an output based on an angular position of the first rotary component, and a second rotary encoder may be configured to generate an output based on an angular position of the second rotary component. The first and second rotary components may define a ratio such that the first and second rotary encoders generate unique combinations of outputs for an entire stroke of an EMA. A decoder may be provided having a position sensing algorithm that determines a position of the EMA stroke based on the ratio between first and second rotary components and outputs from first and second encoders.
US09927250B2	Dynamic determination of meet location Determination of a dynamic meet location for multiple individuals using current conditions. Taking into account a variety of external conditions (including traffic, travel speed, etc.), a meet location is selected and dynamically updated for multiple individuals based, at least in part, on a set of initial conditions.
US09927248B2	Navigation system and method for providing a navigational route A system and method for providing navigational routing. The method includes determining, at a controller, a first route from a first location to a second location, the determination of the first route using a first set of routing rules. The method also includes determining, at the controller, a second route from the first location to the second location, the determination of the second route using a second set of routing rules applicable to public safety vehicles, the second set of routing rules different from the first set of routing rules. The method further includes the steps of accessing, at the controller, route information related to the second route; identifying, at the controller, a preferred route based on the first travel duration, the second travel duration, and the route information; and outputting the identified preferred route.
US09927247B2	Integrating online navigation data with cached navigation data during active navigation When a portable device cannot connect to a network, offline navigation directions are generated and displayed by obtaining navigation instructions stored on the portable device which direct a user from a first location to a second location. When a network connection later becomes available, the portable device obtains online navigation directions from the first location to the second location from a navigation server. The portable device updates the offline navigation directions in a least disruptive manner, with information from the online navigation directions by determining the difference between the online and the offline navigation directions. If the online and offline navigation directions are similar, the portable device updates the display with estimated time data, traffic data, etc., from the online navigation directions. Otherwise, if there is a significant difference between the online and offline navigation directions, the portable device displays the online navigation directions as an alternative route.
US09927237B2	Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and recording medium To be capable of realizing a technique which enables a measurement error of a magnetic sensor to be obtained with higher accuracy, there is provided an information processing apparatus including: a fluctuation measuring unit configured to measure temporal fluctuation of a magnetic value measured by a magnetic sensor during movement of at least the magnetic sensor or information obtained based on the magnetic value, and a measurement error acquiring unit configured to obtain a measurement error of the magnetic sensor based on the fluctuation.
US09927236B2	Method and apparatus for determining the distance of a light beam from a point on a surface of an object The invention relates to a method and an apparatus (30) for determining the distance between a light beam (10) and a point (12) on an object surface (14) using a light sensor (16) with a planar measuring field (18), the method comprising Steps A to E, and the apparatus (30) being configured so as to perform the method.
US09927233B2	Coating thickness measuring instrument and methods A coating thickness measuring instrument has a probe for measuring the thickness of a coating applied to a substrate and producing an output relating to the measured thickness; a memory storing calibration data; and a processor arranged to process the output produced by the probe, together with calibration data stored by the memory, and produce a coating thickness measurement. The memory stores at least two sets of calibration data, each set associated with a different surface profile value and a user may select the set of calibration data to be used by the processor according to the surface profile of the substrate on which a measurement is to be made. This enables a user to make coating thickness measurements on substrates with at least two different, known, surface profiles without having to calibrate the instrument specifically for those surfaces.
US09927232B2	Ensuring inspection coverage for manual inspection In order to support an inspecting person in a method for the manual non-destructive inspection of a test object, a detection device is provided for detecting three-dimensional surface coordinates of a region to be inspected on the test object and for continuously determining positions and speeds of an inspecting tool relative to the test object Discrete position values and speed values of the inspecting tool for the respective measurement time points are stored by a storage device. A computing device determines the share of an already inspected region in relation to the total region of the test object to be inspected. The method and device can be used for manual inspection of test objects having a plurality of different shapes. The inspecting person is effectively relieved and the process for the non-destructive inspection is documented in order to guarantee a complete inspection.
US09927231B2	System and methods for detecting, monitoring, and removing deposits on boiler heat exchanger surfaces using vibrational analysis A boiler system includes a boiler having at least one heat exchanger having a surface on which a deposit may form. The boiler system further includes at least one retractable sootblower having a lance tube for carrying a high pressure fluid into the boiler. The lance tube is configured such that the high pressure fluid impacts the heat exchanger surface to effect a vibration in the boiler system. The boiler system also includes at least one vibration measuring device coupled to the boiler system. The vibration measuring device is configured to measure the vibration in the boiler system, and the measured vibration indicates presence or absence of the deposit on the heat exchanger surface. The vibration measuring device may optionally detect a vibration caused by the release of the deposit from the surface of the heat exchanger or the impact of the released deposit with a surface in the boiler system.
US09927227B2	Metrology system for generating measurements of fuselage sections Methods and an apparatus for processing fuselage sections. Measurements of a first fuselage section are generated using a scanning system. The scanning system includes a first scanner and a second scanner. The first scanner generates measurements of a first portion of the first fuselage section and the second scanner generates measurements of a second portion of the first fuselage section. The first fuselage section is held in a cradle system. The measurements of the first portion of the first fuselage section are combined with the measurements of the second portion of the first fuselage section to generate an ensemble of measurements of the first fuselage section. Using the cradle system, one or more of the first fuselage section or a second fuselage section are shaped based on the ensemble of measurements. Using the cradle system, the first fuselage section is joined with the second fuselage section.
US09927226B2	Method and configuration for depth resolved optical detection of an illuminated specimen A method and a configuration for the depth-resolved optical detection of a specimen, in which a specimen or a part of the specimen is scanned by means of preferably linear illumination. The illumination of the specimen is periodically structured in the focus in at least one spatial direction. Light coming from the specimen is detected and images of the specimen are generated. At least one optical sectional image and/or one image with enhanced resolution is calculated through the specimen. Images are repeatedly acquired and sectional images are repeatedly blended while changing the orientation of the linear illumination relative to the specimen and/or spatial intervals between lines exposed to detection light from the illuminated specimen region are generated for the line-by-line non-descanned detection on an area detector or a camera and/or, during a scan, light is further deflected upstream of the detector through the line in the direction of the scan of the specimen.
US09927215B2	Target system A target system designed to be stand-alone and modular which includes a target area which is two or more sided and which can be rotated through a large number of different positions and rotations. The system can also include systems for projectile impact recognition. Target rotation is generally accomplished through a target base that is in communication with and configured to receive data input from a remote target controller.
US09927213B2	Self-defense glove A self-defense glove. The self-defense glove includes a body having a palm portion, a rear portion, and a plurality of finger openings, each of the finger openings configured to receive a finger therethrough. A pocket configured to receive a spray-deterrent canister such as a pepper spray canister is disposed on the rear portion. A control is disposed on the palm portion. When activated by a user, the control is configured to actuate the pepper spray canister, causing pepper spray to be emitted therefrom. The user may aim the pepper spray canister in the direction of an attacker and activate the control in order to incapacitate the attacker with the pepper spray. The rear portion further includes a warning label and a light thereon in order to deter would-be assailants from initiating a confrontation.
US09927212B2	Telescopable multi-function knife A one-hand operable telescopable knife assembly comprising an elongated outermost jacket enclosing an internal emission or containment chamber and an elongated knife blade assembly. A thumb stud is attached to and extends radially outwardly from the elongated knife blade assembly. The thumb stud extends slidingly through an elongated guide slot to permit a first locking notch to a second locking notch movement and control of the knife assembly contained within the outermost jacket. The first locking slot and the second locking slot are arranged at opposite ends of but are also arranged on the same side of the elongated guide slot. A transversely arranged slot on the blade assembly simultaneously lockingly engages a jacket locking tab at the second end of the outermost jacket upon rotation of the blade assembly by the thumb stud entering into the second locking slot on the side of the outermost jacket.
US09927208B2	Modular cartridge storage system for firearm This disclosure relates to a system and method for storage of a modular cartridge within a cavity formed in a portion of a firearm, wherein the cavity is not the magazine well of the firearm. The disclosure provides for a system for disengagebly retaining such modular cartridges, as well as multiple embodiments of cartridges which may be retained therein. Such embodiments of modular cartridges include: a miniature magazine (mini-mag) which may be used to store ammunition, and which may be operable as a magazine for the firearm; a dry box which may be used to store materials in a manner in which they are protected from the ambient environment; a monopod which may be used to help support a firearm; a flashlight; and a battery charger, which may provide for a usb output.
US09927206B1	Recoil reducing stock system A recoil reduction system for a firearm. In some embodiments, the recoil reduction system includes a biasing element and a butt pad assembly configured to deform substantially proportionate to each other during a recoil event. The biasing element and/or butt pad assembly may include a spring-type element or, alternatively, a dampening device. The butt pad assembly may include an open cell butt pad having a hardness that is substantially higher than conventional butt pads.
US09927195B2	Method for direction limitation and system for direction limitation A method for direction limitation of a firing system. A first calculating unit controls the firing system and knows direction limitation positions. An elevation of the firing system and a traverse of the firing system are measured. A position of the firing system is calculated in the first calculating unit based on the elevation and traverse. The position of the firing system is calculated in a second calculating unit based on the elevation and traverse. The calculated positions of the firing system are compared with direction limitation positions. It is decided whether the firing system is positioned outside the direction limitation positions. Also, a direction limitation system for a firing system.
US09927194B2	Rotary ammunition magazine and follower A rotary ammunition magazine for a rifle has a follower that is spring biased and rotates about an axis to move cartridges for feeding to the rifle's chamber. The follower has a surface portion which engages the last cartridge in the stack. The surface portion has one or more characteristics including a transverse orientation angle, a longitudinal orientation angle and an arcuate shape which determine the direction of the force vector and the lengthwise load distribution on the cartridge.
US09927189B2	Aircraft precooler heat exchanger A heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first member having an inlet at a first end and a first flange at an opposite end. The first member is made from a nickel-chromium material. A second member is provided having a second flange one end coupled to the first flange. The second member further having an outlet on a second end opposite the second flange. The second member is made from titanium.
US09927187B2	Cooling assembly An assembly useable with a cooling system is provided herein. The assembly includes a support member, a channel, and a fluid control mechanism. The support member includes a receiving member formed therein to receive a thermal member. The channel is formed within the support member to carry a fluid therethrough. The fluid control mechanism is along the channel to control the flow of the fluid.
US09927186B2	Plate heat exchanger To provide a plate heat exchanger free from degradation of gaskets which form a flow path through which a high-temperature fluid flows. In the plate heat exchanger, a plurality of heat transfer plates 20 each provided with passage holes 21, 22, 23, and 24 in corners are stacked; a flow-path forming gasket 31 is interposed between peripheries of each adjacent ones of the heat transfer plates 20; communicating-path forming gaskets 32 are installed, surrounding the passage holes 21 in each adjacent ones of the heat transfer plates 20 alternately; and thereby a first flow path 1 adapted to pass a high-temperature fluid H, a second flow path adapted to pass a low-temperature fluid C, and communicating paths 3 adapted to cause the high-temperature fluid H and the low-temperature fluid C, respectively, to flow in and out of the first flow path 1 and the second flow path 2 are formed alternately on opposite sides of each of the heat transfer plates 20. The flow-path forming gasket 31 is made up of an inner gasket member 31a and an outer gasket member 31b arranged in two parallel lines.
US09927181B2	Radiator with integrated pump for actively cooling electronic devices An integrated cooling apparatus for actively cooling one or more electronic components in an electronic device such as a computer is provided. The cooling apparatus includes a radiator and a pump integrally mounted on the radiator. The pump can include a pump housing having a first pump housing member attached to the radiator and a second pump housing member detachably securable to the first pump housing member. The apparatus includes a flow inlet and a flow outlet for attaching hoses or conduits to the radiator for actively moving a liquid coolant to and from an external or remote heat exchanger via tubing. An external heat exchanger can be fluidly connected to the integrated cooling apparatus via two or more tubes and thermally attached to the electronic component to be cooled, such as a computer graphics card, microprocessor or other circuit component.
US09927180B2	Heat exchanger and method for producing a heat exchanger A heat exchanger is provided that includes a housing and an exchanger region which is arranged in the housing and has tubes and at least one base, wherein the tubes are connected to the at least one base, wherein the housing is manufactured from a plastic and has a housing inner surface, wherein the housing inner surface is covered at least in regions or in sections by at least one metallic element for protecting the housing from a thermal load. The invention further relates to a method for producing a heat exchanger.
US09927172B2	Vacuum drying apparatus and vacuum drying method using the same An embodiment of the present invention provides a vacuum drying apparatus and a vacuum drying method. The vacuum drying apparatus includes a chamber in which a substrate table is arranged, the chamber being provided with a wind deflector therein, wherein the wind deflector comprises a top opening, a bottom opening and a body part connecting the top opening with the bottom opening. During the vacuum drying, the bottom opening is in tight contact with a surface of the substrate table, and there is a gap between the top opening and the top of the chamber and a material on the substrate table is covered by the wind deflector.
US09927168B2	Passive illumination system for appliances A refrigeration appliance has a cabinet defining a refrigeration compartment with a thermoformed inner liner disposed within the refrigeration compartment. A light source is located within the refrigeration compartment and configured to emit light such that the refrigeration compartment is illuminated when the light source is powered. The thermoformed liner has a reflective surface. The reflective surface includes a plurality of microcrystalline structures and is positioned to reflect emitted light from the light source and ambient light.
US09927164B2	Refrigeration device and method for producing the same A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated goods container having an interior. Disposed on the refrigerated goods container outside the interior is a first tube evaporator which is wound round the refrigerated goods container, and a second tube evaporator is disposed on the refrigerated goods container in a top region thereof inside the interior.
US09927162B2	Generation and deployment of ice with modified optical and/or thermal properties Embodiments generally relate to methods and apparatuses for generating ice. In one embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the formed ice having a higher albedo than it would have had if the step of lowering the temperature had been carried out on the water without first carrying out the step of introducing the material. In one embodiment, the material is selected such that an aqueous solution of the material is alkaline. In another embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the ice forming at a faster rate than the rate at which it would have formed if the material had not been introduced to the water.
US09927159B2	Method for operating a system for a thermodynamic cycle with a multi-flow evaporator, control unit for a system, system for a thermodynamic cycle with a multi-flow evaporator, and arrangement of an internal combustion engine and a system A method for operating a system for a thermodynamic cycle with a multi-flow evaporator having at least two evaporator flow channels, wherein the evaporator flow channels are made to approximate each other with respect to at least one operating parameter of the individual evaporator flow channels, and/or wherein a pressure drop across the evaporator is automatically controlled.
US09927150B2	Stabilizing system A stabilizing system for stabilizing an arrangement for pivoting an elongate assembly plane extending along a longitudinal axis about an axis of rotation oriented along the longitudinal axis, comprising a first tension element and first and second base arrangements each including a deflecting element fixed on the assembly plane, and spaced apart from the axis of rotation to different sides, wherein the base arrangements are offset with respect to one another along the longitudinal axis, the base arrangements the first tension element, or a second tension element is connected the deflecting element to a fixed point and back at a first distance, and wherein the first tension element and/or the tension element is guided between the base arrangements along the longitudinal axis whereby a tension can be built up in the base arrangement.
US09927146B2	Heat exchanger The heat exchanger comprises at least one gas flow channel, at least one water flow channel, and a metal wall delimiting the gas flow channel from the water flow channel. The at least one water flow channel comprises a number of consecutive parallel straight segments. Two consecutive parallel straight segments are separated by a wall and by a U-turn comprising an upstream section and a downstream section. The upstream and the downstream sections are defined as the sections of the U-turn delimited on the one hand by the plane of the wall separating the two consecutive parallel straight segments; and on the other hand by the plane through the end section of the wall separating the two consecutive parallel straight segments, the plane which is parallel with the width direction of the water flow channel and which is perpendicular to the plane of the wall separating the two consecutive parallel straight segments. In at least two U-turns the upstream section has a volume that is at least 20% lower than the volume of the downstream section.
US09927144B2	Forced air heater including multiple on-board sources of electric energy One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.
US09927140B2	Pliable-wall air ducts with internal expanding structures Pliable-wall air ducts with internal expanding structures are disclosed. An example air duct system includes a shaft to be disposed within an air duct, to extend in a longitudinal direction, and to be in longitudinal compression. The air duct system also includes a plurality of ribs to be coupled to the shaft and to engage an inner surface of the air duct and a spring to be disposed within the air duct, the spring to be coupled to the shaft. The spring under stress being a contributing factor in both the shaft being in longitudinal compression and the air duct being in longitudinal tension.
US09927139B2	Pliable-wall air ducts with internal expanding structures Example air ducts comprising pliable tubular sidewalls are provided with example internal frameworks that hold the duct in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is depressurized. The framework tensions the pliable sidewall material along the length of the ducts to keep the material taut. In some examples, the framework is restrained within the duct such that the duct's sidewall, being in tension, holds the framework in compression longitudinally. Thus, in the longitudinal direction, the duct is in tension and the framework is in compression. To prevent the framework from buckling under the compressive force, some example frameworks comprise a central longitudinal shaft with a plurality of radial spokes and rings that help hold the shaft straight. In some examples, the rings also help hold the duct radially expanded.
US09927134B2	Air conditioner units having improved make-up air module communication Air conditioner units are provided. A unit includes an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, and a compressor. The unit further includes a bulkhead disposed between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger. The unit further includes a vent aperture defined in the bulkhead. The unit further includes a dehumidification system disposed at least partially within the outdoor portion, the dehumidification system including an evaporator configured for removing heat from outdoor air flowing therethrough, a condenser configured for adding heat to outdoor air flowing therethrough, and an auxiliary compressor in fluid communication with the evaporator and the condenser. The unit further includes a temperature sensor disposed within the outdoor portion, a humidity sensor disposed within the outdoor portion, and a controller in communication with the compressor, the auxiliary compressor, the temperature sensor, and the humidity sensor, the controller configured to operate the compressor and the auxiliary compressor.
US09927133B2	Air conditioning system An air conditioning system includes a heat pump section performing indoor air-warming by using a vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, a separate heat source section performing indoor air-warming by using a heat source separate from the heat pump section, and a control unit configured to control actions of the heat pump section and the separate heat source section. When a heat pump air-warming operation is being performed, and when a first switching condition is met, the control unit switches from the heat pump air-warming operation to a separate heat source air-warming operation. The first switching condition is that an outside air temperature reaches a first switching outside air temperature and an air-warming capability of the heat pump section reaches an upper limit.
US09927132B2	Air conditioning system An air conditioning system includes a heat pump unit including a radiator usable with a refrigerant, a gas furnace unit including a heating section arranged to heat passing air, a blower arranged to generate an air flow that passes through the radiator and the heating section, and a controller configured to control each action of the heat pump unit, the gas furnace unit, and the blower. The controller operates either the heat pump unit or the gas furnace unit as a heat source unit, generates a capacity command used to variably adjust operating capacity of the heat source unit, and executes switch control in order to switch the heat source unit from either one of the heat pump unit or the gas furnace unit to the other when an operating capacity level designated in the capacity command is within a predetermined numerical range for a predetermined time.
US09927130B2	Glass ceramic cooktop with knob pattern A glass ceramic cooktop is provided, which has a knob pattern that is ground off in a peripheral area of the cooktop to create a flat facet with a shallow angle, which can be used as a display area.
US09927126B2	Prefilming air blast (PAB) pilot for low emissions combustors A pilot fuel injector is provided for a fuel nozzle of a gas turbine engine. The pilot fuel injector can include an axially-elongated, inner pilot centerbody wall extending from an upstream end to a downstream end, with the axially-elongated, inner pilot centerbody wall having a diverging-converging orientation with respect to a centerline axis to define a hollow tube having an upstream diameter, a throat, and a downstream diameter such that the throat has an inner diameter that is less than both of the upstream diameter and the downstream diameter. The pilot fuel injector also includes a center air circuit positioned at the upstream end, and an annular fuel passage defining the downstream end and intersecting with the centerbody wall at a pilot fuel metering orifice. A pilot fuel film surface is downstream from the annular fuel passage.
US09927124B2	Fuel nozzle for axially staged fuel injection The present invention discloses a fuel nozzle assembly and method for axially staging fuel injection. The fuel nozzle assembly comprises a plurality of vanes connected to a core, with an annular ring connectedly surrounding the plurality of vanes. Fuel is directed through the core and then through the vanes and is injected at different axial planes generally perpendicular to an oncoming air stream to obtain a broad spectrum of gas residence time between the point of fuel injection and the flame.
US09927122B2	Carabiner with fire-starter A carabiner having a fire-starter for easily mounting the fire-starter on to a variety of items for quick and easy access and easy carry. The carabiner has a loop to fasten to the variety of items. The fire-starter utilizes a flint that can be scraped across the rasp attached to the body of the carabiner. A light emitting device may also be attached to the body and configured to emit light near the fire-starter so as to illuminate the area where the fire is to be started. The fire-starter may further comprise a lock to prevent unintentional sparks from being created.
US09927116B2	Exhaust heat recovery apparatus, heating system, steam boiler, and deodorization system An exhaust heat recovery apparatus includes an exhaust heat passage through which a first heat medium holding exhaust heat flows; a second heat medium passage through which the second heat medium, of which temperature is lower than that of the first heat medium, flows; a Rankine cycle which includes a pump, an evaporator, an expander, and a condenser and causes heat exchange at the evaporator between the first heat medium flowing through the exhaust heat passage and a working fluid, so that the working fluid is evaporated, the evaporated working fluid expands at the expander, and power is generated; and an exhaust heat recovery heat exchanger which causes heat exchange between the first heat medium flowing through the exhaust heat passage and the second heat medium flowing through the second heat medium passage, so that the second heat medium is heated and exhaust heat of the first heat medium is recovered.
US09927112B2	Universal cornice light for product display A light fixture assembly for illuminating a display. The light fixture having a heat sink, a lens, and a body. The heat sink has edges and includes at least one corresponding light emitting diode (LED) board including one or more corresponding LEDs for emitting light. The lens has ending edges and is positioned over the heat sink and LED. The body has an inner wall and an outer wall. The body also has at least two pairs of heat sink mounting channels formed in the inner wall. A first pair of heat sink mounting channels is configured for slidably receiving the edges of the heat sink to provide a first orientation of the corresponding LEDs. A second pair of heat sink mounting channels is configured for slidably receiving the edges of the heat sink to provide a second orientation of the corresponding LEDs, with the first orientation being different than the second orientation.
US09927109B2	Touch lamp A touch lamp includes a touch unit configured to be touched by a user for generating a touch signal, a support frame, a base, a light-emitting element and a control unit. The support frame includes upper and lower support members respectively connected to upper and lower sides of the touch unit. The base is connected to a bottom end of the lower support member. The light-emitting element is connected to a top end of the upper support member. The control unit is electrically connected to the touch unit and the light-emitting element. The control unit controls illumination of the light-emitting element according to the touch signal received from the touch unit.
US09927108B2	Customizable modular luminaire A luminaire having a body that includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion including two or more apertures. At least one of the two or more apertures being sized to match a main lighting component, at least one other of the two or more apertures being sized to match a first function module, and at least another of the two or more apertures being sized to match a second function module. One of the first function module and the second function module is one of a motion detector, a camera, an air pollution sensor, and a communication unit.
US09927102B2	Sealed and sealable lighting systems incorporating flexible light sheets and related methods In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include flexible light sheets and one or more sealed regions containing light-emitting elements, the sealed regions defined by seals between a top housing and a bottom housing and/or the light sheet. The top housing defines a plurality of shaped regions each associated with a light-emitting element and spaced apart from and not in contact with the light-emitting element with which it is associated.
US09927100B2	LED lamp with LED board brace A LED lamp includes an elongated at least partially optically transmissive enclosure having a first end and a second end. LEDs are in the enclosure and are operable to emit light through the enclosure when energized through an electrical path. A first pin is mounted to the first end of the enclosure and a second pin mounted to the second end of the enclosure, the first pin and the second pin are in the electrical path. The LEDs are mounted on an LED board. A plurality of discrete braces are spaced along the length of the LED board and are mounted to the LED board. The braces support and position the LED board in the enclosure.
US09927099B2	Optical-wavelength converting wheel component An optical-wavelength converting wheel component comprises a motor (1) and an optical-wavelength converting wheel (2). The optical-wavelength converting wheel (2) comprises an optical-wavelength converting material layer (21) and at least one functional layer adjacent to the optical-wavelength converting material layer (21), particularly the optical-wavelength converting wheel (2) further comprises at least one spacing layer (26), which is a thin gap spaced between the location of the optical-wavelength converting material on the optical wavelength converting material layer (21) and the functional layer, arranged between the optical-wavelength converting material layer (21) and the functional layer. Brightening can be realized in low cost by means of adopting a light source comprising the optical-wavelength converting wheel component.
US09927097B2	Single diode disinfection Disclosed herein is a device which inactivates microorganisms. The device includes a light emitter and at least one light-converting material arranged to convert at least a portion of light from the light emitter. Any light emitted from the light emitter and converted light emitted from the at least one light-converting material mixes to form a combined light, the combined light having a proportion of spectral energy measured in an approximately 380 nm to approximately 420 nm range of greater than approximately 20 percent. In another embodiment, the device includes a light emitter configured to emit light with wavelengths in a range of 380 to 420 nm, and at least one light-converting material including at least one optical brightener and configured to emit a second light. The first light exiting the device and the second light exiting the device mix to form a combined light, the combined light being white.
US09927096B2	Display assembly and display device using the same A display assembly and display device using the same is disclosed. The display assembly includes a light source for outputting blue light; a quantum dot converter for converting the blue light output from the light source to output at least one of red light and green light; a light transmitter for transmitting the blue light output from the light source by scattering all or part of the blue light; and a substrate on which the quantum converter and the light transmitter are arranged.
US09927093B2	Light reflecting module with multiple reflective sheets A light reflecting module includes a securing ring comprising a tube having an outer surface and an inner surface, at least one non-circular plane extending outwards from the outer surface at one end of the tube and an annular plane extending toward a center of the tube and comprising a top plane and a bottom plane, the annular plane has at least one through hole; and a plurality of reflective sheets, wherein each of the reflective sheets includes an inner surface which is a curved surface and serves as a reflecting surface, and the width of the reflective sheet is gradually decreased from a bottom surface to a top surface of the reflective sheet.
US09927091B2	Spotlight and converging lens A spotlight and a converging lens are provided. The converging lens has a light-emitting surface and a light incidence surface. An outer diameter of the converging lens is progressively decreased from the light-emitting surface toward the light incidence surface. The light-emitting surface has an opening. A maximum distance between the light incidence surface and the light-emitting surface along a thickness direction of the converging lens is H1, a maximum distance between a bottom surface of the opening and the light incidence surface along the thickness direction is H2, and 0.3×H1≤H2≤0.5×H1. The light incidence surface has at least one annular groove. The at least one annular groove has a central axis. The converging lens of the invention may converge light beam and mitigate a light spill phenomenon, and the spotlight applying the converging lens has good lighting quality.
US09927090B2	Profile-shaped articles Articles of manufacture and processes for generating articles of manufacture are disclosed. The articles of manufacture may serve as keepsakes and are shaped to include at least one three-dimensional representation of a subject, such as the subject's profile, that is obtained from a two-dimensional representation of the subject.
US09927086B2	Low-beam headlight assembly with hybrid lighting function A low-beam headlight assembly includes a transparent outer lens, an optical reflector housing, and first and second lighting sources. The reflector housing has a reflective inner surface configured to reflect incident light through the transparent outer lens. The lighting sources collectively generate the incident light. The optical reflector housing reflects the incident light from the second lighting source through a designated region of the transparent outer lens to enhance a hot spot adjacent to a beam cut-off zone of a low-beam lighting pattern from the first lighting source. The low-beam headlight assembly may have a vertical height of less than about 20 mm, or about 10 mm and 15 mm. The first lighting source may include light-emitting diodes, while the second lighting source may include a laser device such as a laser diode. A vehicle includes a body and a headlight assembly that includes the low-beam headlight assembly.
US09927085B2	Vehicle lighting fixture A vehicle lighting fixture using a reflecting surface can be configured such that connecting surfaces cannot be visually recognized while having an excellent aesthetic appearance without not-shining portions when a light source is lit. The vehicle lighting fixture can include a paraboloidal reflecting surface, and a light source configured to emit light to be reflected by the reflecting surface, the reflecting surface including a plurality of projections and recesses to show a wavy vertical cross section and a wavy horizontal cross section.
US09927082B2	Method for producing a headlight assembly The invention relates to a method for producing a lighting unit of a vehicle headlight, comprising the following steps: provision of a printed circuit board (1) comprising a plurality of groups (A, B, C) of contact pads (2) for contacting LEDs (3), population of contact pads (2) in the groups (A, B, C) with LEDs (3), wherein the contact pads (2) to be populated are selected according to a desired light function of the respective group (A, B, C), and provision of securing means (A″, B″, C″) for reflectors (A′, B′, C′) on the printed circuit board (1), wherein each securing means (A″, B″, C″) is specifically designed for a reflector (A′, B′, C′) that is adapted to the light function of the respective group (A, B, C).
US09927078B2	Multifunctional module-type light A multifunctional module-type light includes a light-emitting module and a supporting assembly. The light-emitting module includes at least one LED module, and a plurality of the LED modules is connected via a connecting assembly. The supporting assembly includes a supporting frame and a positioning assembly. The supporting frame is installed on the light-emitting module in the manner that the angle thereof is adjustable via the positioning assembly, and the supporting frame has installation feet for connecting the light-emitting module and a supporting plate for connecting the two installation feet. The supporting plate has a flat surface or an inclined surface, and the light-emitting module is secured on a surface via the supporting plate. Such multifunctional module-type light uses a modularized designed unit structure, which breaks the power constraints that a conventional lamp has only a single-housing.
US09927077B1	Combined flashlight and lantern A combined flashlight and lantern can have a light powered by a metal-air fuel cell that runs, or is activated, by water or an electrolyte such as salt water. The combined flashlight and lantern has both flashlight and lantern configurations. In the flashlight configuration, a head with a distal concave reflector is disposed towards a handle with the light in an aperture of the distal concave reflector to direct light axially. The distal concave reflector is opaque to resist light from emitting laterally therefrom. In the lantern configuration, the head with a distal convex reflector is disposed away from the handle and opposing a proximal convex reflector to direct light radially.
US09927075B2	LED lighting module for plant factory and LED lighting device for plant factory having same mounted thereon The present invention relates to technology to implement a technique of managing light intensity by each wavelength band for a light apparatus at a low price, whereby the light intensity is suitable for plant growth. In the present invention, cheaper LED blue-chips are incorporated instead of more expensive LED red-chips which are conventionally incorporated in plant factories, which let the production cost of lighting apparatus for plant factories reduced. By applying red-series, green-series and yellow-series phosphors onto the LED blue-chips, light intensity by wavelength band of lighting apparatuses may meet target conditions which are favorable to plant growth. Further, work environment may be improved by reducing eyestrain due to red light-source, and growth efficiency of plants may be enhanced by improving wavelength characteristics of lighting apparatuses.
US09927069B2	System for transferring a fluid, especially liquefied petroleum gas, between a first surface installation and a second surface installation The present disclosure relates to a system (10) for transferring fluid between a first surface installation (11) and a second surface installation (12), comprising a tubular transfer conduit (25) that can be deployed between the two surface installations, the first end (28) of the conduit being connected to piping of the first surface installation (11) while the second end (29) is intended to be connected to a collector (20) of the second surface installation (12), said tubular transfer conduit (25) being suspended beneath a support and guidance structure (40) by a link (52). The tubular transfer conduit (25) comprises a first flexible section (30) extending in the form of a catenary, a second flexible section (32) extending essentially vertically, the fiber end (29) thereof emerging at the bottom being provided with a connection device (27) to be connected to the collector (20) of the second surface installation (12), and an elbow connection (31) arranged between the first and the second flexible section (32), the tubular transfer conduit (25) being suspended beneath the support and guidance structure (40) by means of a link (52) connecting the support structure (40) and an elbow connection point (31).
US09927065B2	Leak catching device A leak catching apparatus is provided. The leak catching apparatus may include a plate having a first section, a center section, and a second section, wherein the first section is non-coplanar with the second section; an absorbent material housed on the first section; one or more absorbent material attachments coupled to the first section to secure the absorbent material to the first section; and one or more plate attachments coupled to the first section and the second section, wherein the one or more plate attachments temporarily secures the first section and the second section to a sealed system that contains liquid.
US09927063B2	Attachment system for connection to dock or deck post Described herein, among other things, is an attachment system for connecting other accessories to the upright structures of a boat dock, deck or related systems, said upright structures comprising at least one post, a pair of tubular portions provided for interlocking together forming a tubular sleeve for application about the post forming the upright structure, said tubular sleeve provided for securement of other accessories thereto, to accommodate affixation of the other accessories to the post forming the upright structures for the dock or deck, and to prevent the untimely disconnection of the accessory from the post during its usage or storage.
US09927062B2	Systems and methods associated with an auxiliary support for a display device Examples of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems associated with an auxiliary support for a display device. More particularly, embodiments are related to a hinged auxiliary support that is configured to be positioned between the display device and a display stand.
US09927050B2	Adaptive suspension for rotary cleaning machine An adaptive suspension for a rotary cleaning machine includes a hub ring configured to receive a hub member, a plurality of rigid arms that extend radially from the hub ring and each have a proximal end rotatably connected to the hub ring and a distal end configured to be rotatably connected to a suction shoe, and a plurality of flexing arms that extend radially from the hub ring and each have a proximal end rotatably connected to the hub ring at substantially the same angular position as a rigid arm and a distal end connected to the same rigid arm at a radial distance from the proximal end of the rigid arm. The adaptive suspension adapted for use in a rotary cleaning machine and enables independent upward and downward movements of the suction shoes over an uneven surface.
US09927041B2	Fluid control valve utilizing shape memory alloy driving spring A fluid control valve having a shape memory alloy spring for moving a valve member between an open position and a closed position is provided. The valve includes a valve assembly cylinder, a valve assembly cap fitted to the cylinder, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet associated with the cylinder, a first member having a cam follower groove, a second member having a cam operatively associated with the groove, a fluid flow gate associated with one of the members as well as the inlet and the outlet, a return spring associated with one of the members, and the shape memory alloy spring associated with one of the members. The length of the shape memory alloy spring changes in response to changes in temperature. The first member is either a rotating valve or a reciprocating member. The second member is either a reciprocating ring or a rotating valve cylinder.
US09927036B2	Valve assembly A valve assembly having a seat, a valve body, and a seal. The valve body has an outer circumferential surface defined by an upper planar surface, a lower planar surface, and a groove disposed between the upper planar surface and the lower planar surface. The seal is coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the valve body. The valve body and the seal are movable into engagement with the seat to form a seal.
US09927035B2	Valve manifold, washer system, and device A valve manifold includes a housing defining an inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports. Each of the plurality of outlet ports defines a sealing face. The manifold also includes a plurality of poppets, wherein each of the plurality of poppets is disposed within a respective one of the plurality of outlet ports and is configured for translating towards and away from the sealing face. The manifold also includes a plurality of actuators each configured for translating a respective one of the plurality of poppets towards and away from the sealing face, wherein each of the plurality of actuators is formed from a shape memory alloy transitionable between a first state and a second state in response to a thermal activation signal. A washer system, a device, and a method of simultaneously controlling fluid flow to a first component and a second component of the device are also disclosed.
US09927032B2	Direct drive assembly for pump assembly There is disclosed a motor mount apparatus for coupling a pump body of a fluid pump assembly to a rotational power source (e.g. motor). The apparatus provides a plurality of seals and retaining seal members within a motor mount assembly to cooperate to seal the interior of the apparatus and prevent contaminants such as grit to enter into the interior of the motor mount assembly and subsequently into either the pump body or the power source. The retaining seal member comprises a seal and is fittedly engaged within the motor mount assembly surrounding a shaft coupler. Disposed between the shaft coupler and the shaft is a second seal for cooperating with the seal of the retaining seal member to block external contaminants from entering past the retaining seal member into the housing while containing lubricants on the interior facing side of the retaining seal member.
US09927031B2	Sealing structure A sealing structure that allows for formation of a side lip, as well as a labyrinth structure between an oil seal and a torsional vibration damper, even when a reinforcing ring has a short inward flange part. The sealing body 120 includes a side lip 124 extending from near a distal end of an inward flange part 112 of the reinforcing ring 110 radially inward and further toward an air side (A) than a dust lip 122 to a position not as far as the outer circumferential surface of a tubular part 210. The tubular part 210 includes a small-diameter part 211 on which the dust lip 122 slides, and a large-diameter part 212 on the air side (A). The large-diameter part 212 has a tapered surface 212a formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof that reduces in diameter toward the air side (A). An annular gap S is formed between this tapered surface 212a and an inner circumferential surface of the side lip 124.
US09927030B2	Mechanical seal The object of the present disclosure is to accomplish a stable sealing performance while maintaining the durability. A mating ring (120) includes a sliding portion (121) having a sliding surface that slides against a sealing ring (110) within an end surface on an atmosphere side (A) thereof in an axial direction of a shaft (200), and a retained portion (122) that extends from a radially outward end portion of the sliding portion (121) toward a sealed-fluid side (F) in the axial direction and is retained by a sleeve (130). A mechanical seal (100) includes an annular holder (500) that is fixed to the sleeve (130) receives pressure from an O-ring (140) that receives, from the sealed-fluid side (F) in the axial direction, a fluid pressure (P) of a fluid to be sealed that flew into a space created by a flange portion (132) of the sleeve (130) and the retained portion (122) of the mating ring (120).
US09927028B2	Operating apparatus for emergency release cable Disclosed herein is an operating apparatus for an emergency release cable, which is capable of significantly improving durability and reliability and increasing the convenience of a driver and a passenger by preventing a malfunction of an emergency release lever through a structure which prevents abrasion of a fixing structure of the emergency release lever connected to the emergency release cable and a structure which automatically switches a transmission to the parking position as the fixing structure of the emergency release lever is released when the engine and the transmission are restarted.
US09927026B2	Hydrostatic continuously variable transmission A neutral biasing mechanism in a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission includes a plurality of springs attached so as to be spanned from a pivot arm to a base. The plurality of springs bias the pivot arm such that a roller is fitted into a cam portion. A variable spring configured such that a biasing force thereof can be changed and another spring that is different from the variable spring are provided as the plurality of springs. The variable spring and the other spring are arranged at separate positions in a state where attachment positions thereof in the pivot arm and the base are separate from each other.
US09927024B2	Method for determining a reference value of an actuating current A method is described for determining a reference value of an actuating current that corresponds to a defined operating point of an electro-hydraulically actuated frictional shifting element of a continuously variable power-branched transmission, at which the shifting element transmission capacity is zero, and starting from which an increase of actuating force immediately increases the transmission capacity. The actuating current reference value of the shifting element, when closed with a further shifting element decoupled from the transmission output and when a transmission input rotational speed is higher than a defined threshold, is reduced until a rotational speed difference between the rotational speeds of the shifting element halves exceeds a predefined limit value such that, at the time when the limit value is exceeded, the reference value of the actuating current is the reference value of the actuating current that corresponds to the defined operating point of the shifting element.
US09927019B2	Power unit A power unit having a casing for rotatably supporting a driving force output power shaft and for protecting an oil seal provided between the casing and the driving force output power shaft. A first casing for rotatably supporting input power shafts and a second casing disposed at a position offset in an axial direction from the input power shafts and having an output power shaft supporting portion on which a driving force output power shaft provided in the transmission. The first and second casings are disposed adjacent each other such that the output power shaft supporting portion projects to a side farther than the first casing. A breather chamber is formed between first and second case members which cooperate with each other to configure the second casing disposed above a projection of one end portion of the driving force output power shaft from the output power shaft supporting portion.
US09927016B2	Method for collaboratively constructing column envelope profile of two flanks of star wheel tooth A method for collaboratively constructing a column envelope profile of two flanks of a star wheel tooth includes steps of: determining a tooth width B of a star wheel according to a diameter of the star wheel and a dimension of a root circle; thereafter, geometrically representing positions and shapes of the two flanks by two base columns having parallel axes and the same diameter; wherein: the axes of the base columns are parallel with a center line of the star wheel tooth; on a section of a tooth top of the star wheel tooth, a local projection of a first base column close to a front flank is projected on a lowermost part of a projection of the front flank; and a local projection of a second base column close to a back flank is projected on an uppermost part of a projection of the back flank.
US09927010B2	Ball screw device There is provided a ball screw device capable of allowing interference to be easily elastically deformable and decreasing friction resistance of a seal member with respect to a screw shaft without damaging seal properties of the seal member. A predetermined section of a land sliding-contact portion (46) of a sliding-contact portion (40) and a section of a seal piece (37) of a lip portion (31) corresponding to the predetermined section are bent to protrude in one side in the axial direction of a nut (7) so that a protrusion (55) is formed, the bent section of the land sliding-contact portion (46) and the bent section of the seal piece (37) configure a pair of side surface portions (58, 58) of the protrusion (55) and a bottom portion (61) connecting the one side ends of the pair of side surface portions (58, 58).
US09927006B2	Multi-speed planetary drive for a supercharger A multi-speed drive for a supercharger includes a planetary gear mechanism with a sun gear mechanism, a plurality of planet gears mounted on a planet carrier, and a ring gear, all mounted for rotation on a stationary shaft. A rotary-mechanical drive input is received by either the ring gear or the planetary drive, and a rotary-mechanical drive output is provided by the planetary drive when the ring gear receives the input, or by the ring gear when the planetary drive receives the input. A one-way roller clutch is disposed coaxially with the planetary gear mechanism, between the sun gear mechanism and the stationary shaft. A hydraulically-actuated, clutch assembly mounted coaxially with the planetary gear mechanism on the stationary shaft engages the sun gear and the ring gear to change the gear ratio of the drive.
US09927004B2	Gear-drive adapter with self-aligning catching mechanism A gear-driver adapter configured to switch between at least two gear ratios includes a switch which exerts a force on a drive shaft to move the drive shaft between at least two positions, each corresponding to a gear ratio, in an epicyclic gear system created by a main gear body, ball driver and gear holder with gears. The drive shaft contains keyed structures and, depending on its position within the gear system, the keyed structures on the drive shaft engage or disengage a plurality of key stops. The key stops, in turn, interact with the gears to generate the desired gear ratio. The contours of the keyed structures on the gear holder allow the drive shaft to move between positions without first being specifically positioned. The gear-driver adapter also includes a handle adapter and a driver adapter, allowing users to use any handle or driver with the gear-driver adapter.
US09926995B2	Spring loaded hydraulically damped strut A strut includes a first end, a second end, a cylinder and a piston, wherein the piston is mechanically coupled to the first end and the cylinder is mechanically coupled to the second end. A fluidic chamber is formed between the cylinder and the piston. A first fluidic passageway fluidly couples the fluidic chamber and a fluidic reservoir, and a second fluidic passageway fluidly couples between the fluidic chamber and the fluidic reservoir. A check valve includes an open-biased moveable valve element coupled to a balance spring, and the valve element interacts with a valve seat to control fluidic flow through the second fluidic passageway. The valve element is responsive to urging of the balance spring.
US09926994B2	Compressed air supply installation, pneumatic system and method A compressed air supply installation for operating a pneumatic installation, especially an air suspension installation of a vehicle, includes: an air supply unit and an air compression unit for supplying a compressed air supply unit with compressed air, a pneumatic connection, especially a bleeding line, comprising a bleeding valve system in the form of a controllable solenoid valve system and a bleeding port for bleeding air, and a pneumatic connection, especially a compressed air supply line, comprising an air drier and a compressed air port for supplying compressed air. The solenoid valve system comprises a primary valve and a secondary valve, which are actuatable by a controller of the solenoid valve system that is common to both valves and acts upon both valves.
US09926991B2	Damped heatsink disk brake assembly Systems disclosed herein may be useful for use in a disk brake system. In this regard, a disk brake system may comprise a stator thickness that is less than 15% greater than an end plate thickness and/or pressure plate thickness. Additionally, a disk brake system may further comprise a combination of split friction disks comprising a damping feature and solid friction disks. These split friction disks and/or solid friction disks may be arranged together in any suitable pattern or position within the disk brake system.
US09926989B2	Apparatus and method for learning touch point of engine clutch of hybrid electric vehicle An apparatus and a method are provided for learning a touch point of an engine clutch of a hybrid electric vehicle that learns the touch point of the engine clutch based on a change of an engine torque while the hybrid electric vehicle is running. The method includes determining whether an engine clutch coupling after shifting is required and whether a learning condition based on a running state of the hybrid electric vehicle is satisfied when the engine clutch coupling after shifting is required. A coupling pressure of the engine clutch is increased when the learning condition is satisfied and a changing amount of an engine torque based on the increased coupling pressure of the engine clutch is compared with a predetermined value. The touch point of the engine clutch is learned when the changing amount of the engine torque is greater than or equal to the predetermined value.
US09926987B2	Plate carrier A plate carrier for a multi-plate clutch comprises: an annular member with a first circumferential face and a second circumferential face; a toothing in the first circumferential face of the annular member, having circumferentially distributed teeth and gaps; at least one groove in the second circumferential face of the annular member, wherein the groove extends over a circumferential portion of the annular member, wherein the groove and the toothing intersect one another, so that radial apertures are formed in the regions of intersection between the groove and the tooth gaps. A multi-plate clutch can be provided with such a plate carrier.
US09926986B2	Connect-disconnect apparatus for a vehicle drivetrain A connect-disconnect assembly for a vehicle drivetrain configured to drive a vehicle with a surface engaging traction member. The connect-disconnect assembly includes a coupler located within a final drive element or gear of a final drive assembly wherein in a first position the coupler does not span a gap between the gear and a transmission drive element of a transmission. In a second position, the coupler does span the gap between the gear and the transmission drive element such that the gear and the transmission drive element are connected. The final drive assembly includes an access port to provide access to a user accessible drive actuator to move the coupler between the first and second positions.
US09926983B2	Sliding shaft and steering device In a sliding shaft, an outer circumferential surface of a male shaft is coated with a resin coating layer formed by a fluidized bed powder coating method using a powder coating material containing a base resin and at least either a carbon black or a metal oxide as an antistatic agent. A steering device includes this sliding shaft as an intermediate shaft transmitting steering force.
US09926981B2	Labyrinth seal bearing A labyrinth seal bearing includes: an inner ring; an outer ring; a labyrinth seal structure, located in a radial gap between the inner ring and the outer ring; wherein the labyrinth seal structure includes a plurality of seal rings, a labyrinth gap channel is formed among the plurality of seal rings, and the labyrinth gap channel includes two ports respectively connected with an external of the bearing and an internal of the bearing; and a seal loop made from lubricating grease, wherein the seal loop is located in the labyrinth gap channel, and blocks the labyrinth gap channel, so as to isolate the two ports from each other. The present disclosure solves the problem of poor sealing effect in a conventional labyrinth seal bearing.
US09926978B2	Plain bearing composite material A plain bearing composite material (2), has a supporting layer (4), optionally a porous substrate layer (6), in particular made of bronze, and a sliding layer material (8) made of a matrix-forming thermoplastic plastic material (10) and fillers (12) accommodated therein, wherein the sliding layer material (8) has a fraction of 1-40 vol % wollastonite as a mineral filler (14) and at least half of the wollastonite is present with needle-shaped modification.
US09926977B2	Bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including same, and related methods Bearing apparatuses including contacting bearing surfaces comprising superhard materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to bearings including polycrystalline diamond inserts or compacts defining a plurality of surfaces that move relative to one another and contact one another. For example, apparatuses may include radial bearings, or other bearings including arcuate bearing surfaces that more in relation to one another, without limitation. In one embodiment, a superhard bearing element may comprise a superhard table (e.g., polycrystalline diamond) forming an arcuate bearing surface. Further, such a superhard bearing element may comprise a chamfer formed about at least a portion of a periphery of the arcuate bearing surface. Bearing apparatuses including such bearing elements and various mechanical systems are disclosed.
US09926970B2	Joint device for pivotally connecting a mirror to a vehicle A swivel joint system for pivotally connecting a mirror to a vehicle includes a first arm, a second arm, a locking pin, a spring element and a centering element. The first arm has first and second bearing shells. The second arm has a first counter bearing shell and a second counter bearing shell. The counter bearing shells are disposed between the first bearing shell and the second bearing shell. A first latching surface of the first counter bearing shell contacts and presses against a second latching surface of the first bearing shell. The locking pin passes through the first bearing shell, the second bearing shell and a hole in the centering element. The second arm swivels relative to the first arm about a joint axis that is oriented co-axially to the locking pin. The spring element pushes the locking pin away from the first counter bearing shell.
US09926968B2	Sliding surface For friction reduction in sliding bearing, it is known to structure the sliding surface (1) by ECM by introducing a plurality of microscopic small indentations (27). According to the invention it is proposed in particular in the same process step to smoothen also the intermediary spaces (6) between the indentations (27), thus to remove the tips of the surface profile.
US09926967B2	Coupling structure for coupling two members A coupling structure, including: a pair of slots extending in a circumferential direction of a sleeve portion of a first member; a circumferential groove formed in an outer circumference of a shaft portion of a second member; and a coupling member configured such that a part thereof is fitted into the circumferential groove through the slots for coupling the sleeve portion and the shaft portion so as to be rotatable relative to each other, wherein the coupling member is rotated while being elastically deformed, so as to disengage the coupling member from the circumferential groove for uncoupling the first member and the second member from each other, and wherein an extending portion of the coupling member has a length so designed as to prohibit its distal end from getting into the circumferential groove even when the coupling member excessively rotates and the extending portion accordingly engages one of the slots.
US09926961B1	Adaptor for attaching a prime mover to an actuator An adaptor is used to couple a prime mover to an actuator. The adaptor includes a first portion that attaches to the prime mover and a second portion that attaches to the actuator. The outer surface of the first portion is defined by at least one flat portion connected by at least one arcuate portion. The second portion has a bore configured to accept the first portion, with an inner surface shaped to complement the outer surface of the first portion. A bore through the first portion accepts a drive shaft of the prime mover therethrough where the drive shaft is configured to engage the actuator.
US09926958B2	Method and apparatus for limiting compression between flanges of a sealed structure A two-part fastener for an assembly having a sealed joint formed by at least two flanges or sealing surfaces. A first flange defines a first opening, a second flange defines a second opening with a seal being disposed between the first and second flanges. The flanges and seal are secured together with a bolt and a receiver that defines a threaded hole for receiving the bolt. The receiver includes an end face engaging the first flange and a shoulder engaging the second flange. The spacing between the end face and the shoulder defines a gap for the seal. The shoulder of the receiver may include a weld bead that is welded to the second flange. In one embodiment, three flanges are assembled together with a seal between each flange.
US09926956B2	Dual purpose clamp for securing aftertreatment housing joints An apparatus comprises a housing comprising a housing first portion and a housing second portion. The housing first portion comprises a first joint portion overlapping a second joint portion of the housing second portion so as to form a housing joint. A clamp is positioned on the housing joint and comprises a base portion. A first surface of the base portion is positioned on the housing joint. A plurality of legs extend from the base portion towards the housing each of which are spaced from each other around the housing joint. A plurality of flange segments extend from each side of the base portion away from the housing. A band is positioned on a second surface of the base portion opposite the first surface and around the clamp. The band is positioned between the plurality of flange segments and operatively coupled to the housing via the clamp.
US09926955B1	Latch A latch for coupling a first object to a second object is disclosed comprises a primary block coupled to the first object. A locking cam is rotatably coupled to the primary block. A cam track having a sloped surface is in the locking cam. A locking stem slideably engages the primary block and traverses the locking cam. A cam pin is coupled to the locking stem. The cam pin slidably engages the sloped surface for displacing the locking stem between an extended position and a retracted position. A stem head is coupled to the cam pin. A secondary block is coupled to the second object. A cam channel is in the secondary block for receiving the locking stem. A head receiver is in the secondary block for engaging the stem head. The extended position defines an unlocked position and the retracted position defines a locked position.
US09926954B2	Collapsible and portable wine nook This invention is an apparatus that enables one to easily transport and set up on-the-go wine and snack tasting, allowing for stylish, tasting-room entertaining at any desired location. The invention is a miniature, bi-level table with collapsible, locking legs, side handles, notches for wine glasses, circular opening(s) for holding bottle(s) of wine, an appetizer tray/platter with defined sections for organizing and serving cheeses, snacks, and desserts, and a magnetic underside to hold a wine key in place for safekeeping.
US09926953B2	Attachment apparatuses and associated methods of use and manufacture A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth.
US09926949B2	Silicone propelled pedestrian hood lifter and seatbelt pre-tensioner A pyrotechnic device contains a housing having a first end and a second end. A structural component or piston is contained within the housing. A polymer is infused into and/or about the structural component thereby accommodating the immediate ignition of the same by a known initiator/igniter in a known manner, the initiator also contained within the housing.
US09926948B1	Transportation guard for pyrotechnic actuators A guard attachable to a pressurized fluid-powered actuator incorporating a member extendible from a housing of the actuator. The guard includes a mounting portion structured for affixing the guard to the actuator housing, and a guard member defining an enclosure structured to extend about an end of the actuator housing when the guard member is affixed to the housing.
US09926945B2	Snap-together stand for a fan The stand may be manually assembled without requiring tools. Two-points of contact are made between a horizontal support bar and respective upper and lower vertical posts in order to help resist vibration of the stand and the fan. Side clips are used to hold the fan. The side clips are slideable along a longitudinal length of the upper vertical posts. The side clips selectively grip the upper vertical posts at positions along a longitudinal length of the posts.
US09926936B2	Variable discharge compressor control Embodiments are disclosed that relate to controlling a compressor. In one example, method of controlling a compressor comprises regulating a discharge capacity of the compressor via a control current supplied to a control device, holding the control current supplied to the control device at substantially zero amperes for a first duration, and stepping the control current from substantially zero amperes to a sustainable current that provides a sustainable level of a performance parameter of the compressor.
US09926933B2	Bearing and shaft assembly for jet assemblies An improved bearing and shaft assembly for jet assemblies is disclosed. The improved bearing and shaft assembly includes a bearing assembly having an outer bearing member and an inner bearing member, and a shaft assembly having a shaft member, a shaft protection member, and a locking mechanism. Also, a jet assembly that includes the improved bearing and shaft assembly is disclosed. The jet assembly may be coupled to a motor assembly. The jet assembly further includes the housing that includes at least one inlet aperture and at least one outlet aperture, and an impeller positioned within a cavity of the housing. In addition, a pump comprising a motor assembly and a jet assembly that includes the improved bearing and shaft assembly is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for displacing a fluid using the improved bearing and shaft assembly is disclosed.
US09926931B2	Motor-driven compressor A motor-driven compressor is provided with a motor including a rotor, a housing including an inlet through which low-pressure refrigerant serving as a low-pressure fluid is drawn in, a compression unit that compresses the low-pressure refrigerant and discharges compressed high-pressure fluid, an inverter that drives the motor, and a controller that controls the inverter. If the rotor is activating in a reverse direction that is opposite to a forward direction when activating the motor, the controller obtains a position of a d-axis of the rotor and controls the inverter so that current flows to the obtained d-axis and so that frequency of current flowing to the motor decreases as time elapses.
US09926923B2	Fluid control device A film is sandwiched between a first plate and a second plate. Outer convex parts formed on the second plate are formed so that their protrusion height dimension is larger than that of an inner convex part. Each outer convex part is formed so that its width dimension is smaller than the inner convex part. When the first plate and second plate are face-joined together, the film is sandwiched between outer concave parts and the outer convex parts, after which the film is sandwiched between an inner concave part and an inner convex part and a tension is applied to a diaphragm part stretched in concave flow paths.
US09926915B2	Wind power generation system A wind power generation system includes: blades configured to be rotated by wind; a generator configured to be driven by the rotation of the blades to generate power; a nacelle supporting the blades; and a tower supporting the nacelle rotatably. The wind power generation system is configured to receive the wind at a side opposite to a side of the nacelle on which the blades are provided. The system includes a radiator configured to dissipate heat in the nacelle through a cooling medium. The radiator is provided outside the nacelle on an upwind side of the nacelle. The radiator is provided with an intake surface thereof facing an upwind direction. A path is formed downstream of the radiator to guide the wind that has passed the radiator.
US09926904B2	Variable ignition energy management A method for energy ignition management of a spark-ignition engine includes receiving, by a controller, at least one ignition energy characteristic to affect control of at least one combustion cylinder. The method further includes controlling the at least one combustion cylinder via the controller. Controlling the at least one combustion cylinder via the controller includes adjusting the at least one ignition energy characteristic in response to at least one operating condition of the engine. The at least one ignition energy characteristic is a magnitude of one of a current or voltage of spark energy.
US09926901B2	Hydraulic starter and pre-lubrication system for an internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine oil utilization system, comprising one or more oil pumps to receive and discharge engine oil including an engine oil circulation loop comprising a first flow path and a second flow path. The first flow path receives at least a portion of the oil discharged from the one or more oil pumps and utilizes the oil to lubricate the engine during running operation of the engine. The second flow path receives at least a portion of the oil discharged from the one or more oil pumps and accumulates the oil to start the engine and/or to lubricate the engine during at least one of a pre-starting operation and a starting operation of the engine.
US09926897B2	Fuel pump module A fuel pump module includes a suction filter, a fuel pump portion having an end part opposing the suction filter, and a holding member allowing the fuel pump portion to rotate around a central axis of the fuel pump portion and restricting the fuel pump portion from moving in an axis direction. A convex part protruding toward the suction filter is defined at the end part of the fuel pump portion. The holding member is positioned between the fuel pump portion and the suction filter and has a concave part, in which the convex part is inserted, such that a clearance is defined between the convex part and the concave part in a radial direction. The convex part has a tip end capable to be in contact with the concave part in the axis direction.
US09926896B2	Vehicular suction noise transmission system A vehicular suction noise transmission system includes a first intake apparatus, a second intake apparatus, a fuel recirculation apparatus, and a suction noise transmission apparatus. The first intake apparatus is connected to an internal combustion engine mounted in a vehicular engine compartment. The second intake apparatus is connected to the internal combustion engine. The suction noise transmission apparatus includes a first suction noise transmission end, a second suction noise transmission end, and a vibrating body. The first suction noise transmission end is connected to the second intake apparatus. The second suction noise transmission end is in communication with a vehicle interior. The vibrating body is provided to separate a second intake apparatus side and a vehicle interior side and configured to vibrate according to an intake pulsation so as to transmit a suction noise of the internal combustion engine to the vehicle interior.
US09926895B2	Intake apparatus for engine Disclosed is an intake apparatus for an engine transversely mounted within an engine compartment at a front of a vehicle. The intake apparatus comprises: an intake manifold made of a synthetic resin and disposed on a front side of the engine, the engine front side being a front side of the vehicle; and a fuel distribution pipe disposed between the engine and the intake manifold to extend in the cylinder row direction and capable of delivering fuel to respective cylinders of the engine; wherein the intake manifold has a protruding portion provided on a front surface thereof to protrude from the front surface in a vehicle forward direction, wherein the protruding portion is provided at a position capable of allowing a member disposed in front of the intake manifold to come into collision therewith in the event of a vehicle frontal collision.
US09926889B2	Exhaust heat recovery system An exhaust heat recovery system may include an exhaust pipe through which exhaust gas exhausted from an engine moves, a main channel through which a working fluid moves, a turbine rotated by the working fluid exhausted from the main channel to generate energy, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) line circulating a portion of the exhaust gas exhausted from the engine to an intake manifold, and channel control valves disposed in the main channel and configured to control movement of the working fluid so that the exhaust gas moving along the EGR line and the working fluid moving along the main channel exchange heat with each other.
US09926885B2	Efficient, low pressure ratio propulsor for gas turbine engines A gas turbine engine includes a bypass flow passage that has an inlet and defines a bypass ratio in a range of approximately 8.5 to 13.5. A fan is arranged within the bypass flow passage. A first turbine is a 5-stage turbine and is coupled with a first shaft, which is coupled with the fan. A first compressor is coupled with the first shaft and is a 3-stage compressor. A second turbine is coupled with a second shaft and is a 2-stage turbine. The fan includes a row of fan blades that extend from a hub. The row includes a number (N) of the fan blades, a solidity value (R) at tips of the fab blades, and a ratio of N/R that is from 14 to 16.
US09926884B2	Slat-thrust reverser clearance A nacelle is provided comprising, a thrust reverser comprising a translating sleeve configured to translate between a stowed position and a deployed position, the translating sleeve comprising a slat cutout for clearance, and a slat door disposed at least partially in the slat cutout in response to the thrust reverser being in the stowed position, wherein the slat door is configured to move in response to the thrust reverser being in the deployed position to expose a portion of the slat cutout to accept a portion of a deployed forward wing slat.
US09926881B2	Stop/start control for stop/start vehicle in turn lane An engine of a stop/start vehicle, after the engine has been automatically stopped, may be commanded to automatically restart in response to detecting that the vehicle is in a turn lane based on traffic data in a vicinity of the vehicle such that the engine is automatically restarted before a brake pedal is released and a steering wheel is turned.
US09926880B2	In-vehicle engine control apparatus An in-vehicle engine control apparatus allowing split injection frequency or split injection of fuel while preventing a driving switch element for fuel injecting electromagnetic coils and a boosting switch element for generating a boosted high voltage from being overheated. An operation control circuit portion has reference data of measured environmental temperature vs allowable engine rotational speed with a selected value of the split injection frequency being a parameter, and determines the selected value having, as an upper limit, a split injection frequency which makes the internal temperature of the boosting switch element or a rapidly exciting switch element a predetermined allowable limit value in association with the present environmental temperature detected by an average environmental temperature detection element in a case and the present engine rotational speed detected by an engine rotation sensor.
US09926879B2	Control apparatus for fuel injection valve and method thereof An electronic control unit that calculates an injection standby period, which is a period from an energization start point of the solenoid to a point at which the fuel injection valve opens, and adjusts an energization period of the solenoid in accordance with the calculated injection standby period. The electronic control unit of the control apparatus for a fuel injection valve then measures a reference fall detection period, which is a period from the energization start point to a reference fall detection point, and sets the injection standby period to be longer as the reference fall detection period is longer. Here, the reference fall detection point is a point at which the excitation current detected by the current detection circuit falls below a reference current value, which is smaller than a peak current value, while the excitation current decreases after reaching the peak current value.
US09926877B2	Injection control device An injection control device of the present disclosure includes a control section that controls a fuel injection of an injector and a filter to which a sensing signal of a fuel pressure sensor to sense a fuel pressure of the injector is inputted. The filter includes a first filter and a second filter which is higher in a cut-off frequency than the first filter. The control section determines a fuel injection start timing, at which the injector is opened to start injecting the fuel into the internal combustion engine, by a crank angle and calculates a valve opening output to bring the injector from a closed state to an opened state on the basis of the sensing signal. Further, at an earlier timing, which is earlier than the fuel injection start timing by a calculation time required to calculate the valve opening output, the control section samples the sensing signal via the second filter and calculates the valve opening output on the basis of the sampled sensing signal.
US09926876B2	Method of diagnosing a fuel rail pressure sensor A method is disclosed for diagnosing the reliability of a pressure sensor disposed in a fuel rail of an internal combustion engine. A control cycle is executed to measure a value of a fuel rail pressure with the pressure sensor, determine a first and a second threshold value of the fuel rail pressure, identify the measured value of the fuel rail pressure as reliable when the measured value is inside an interval of values ranging from the first threshold value to the second threshold value, and identify the measured value of the fuel rail pressure as unreliable when the measured value is outside that interval. The first and the second threshold values may be determined on the basis of a last reliable value of the fuel rail pressure.
US09926874B2	Drive device for fuel injection device, and fuel injection system A drive device capable of detecting individual variations of an injection quantity of a fuel injection device of each cylinder and adjusting a current waveform provided to an injection pulse width and a solenoid such that the individual variations of the fuel injection devices are reduced. The fuel injection device in the present invention includes a valve body that closes a fuel passage by coming into contact with a valve seat and opens the fuel passage by separating from the valve seat and a magnetic circuit constructed of a solenoid, a fixed core, a nozzle holder, a housing, and a needle and when a current is supplied to the solenoid, a magnetic suction force acts on the needle and the needle has a function to open the valve body by colliding against the valve body after performing a free running operation and changes of acceleration of the needle due to collision of the needle against the valve body are detected by a current flowing through the solenoid.
US09926872B2	Methods and systems for estimating ambient pressure using an oxygen sensor Methods and systems are provided for leveraging the pressure dependency of an oxygen sensor for estimating an engine ambient pressure. An intake or exhaust oxygen sensor is used for ambient pressure estimation by applying a reference voltage to the sensor while the engine is being pulled-down in a hybrid vehicle, and correcting an output of the sensor for dilution effects due to ambient humidity. The estimated ambient pressure is used to correct or confirm pressure estimated by other sources, such as other pressure sensors or a pressure model, as well as to tune the performance of the engine.
US09926868B2	Coordination of vehicle actuators during firing fraction transitions A variety of methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during skip fire and potentially variable displacement operation of an engine. In general, cam first transition strategies are described in which the cam phase is changed to, or close to a target cam phase before a corresponding firing fraction change is implemented. When the cam phase change associated with a desired firing fraction change is relatively large, the firing fraction change is divided into a series of two or more firing fraction change steps—with each step using a cam first transition approach. A number of intermediate target selection schemes are described as well.
US09926867B1	Maintaining EGR flow in a uniflow-scavenged, two-stroke cycle, opposed-piston engine In a turbocharged, uniflow-scavenged, two-stroke cycle, opposed-piston engine, transient changes in engine operating conditions initiate modes of air handling operation during which reversal of EGR flow in a high pressure EGR loop of the air handling system is prevented by operating one or more air handling devices to increase resistance to exhaust flow in the engine.
US09926866B2	System and method for exhaust gas recirculation flow correction using temperature measurements An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow correction system and method are disclosed for an engine air system with air and EGR inputs to a mixer. The system includes three temperature sensors to measure temperatures of the air input, EGR input, and mixer output; and an air system model computing EGR flow corrections using the three temperatures. Air system can include intake manifold, charge air cooler (CAC), air throttle, EGR cooler and EGR valve, with first sensor between CAC and air throttle, second sensor between EGR cooler and EGR valve, third sensor in intake manifold. Air system model can estimate mass flows through air and EGR inputs, estimate intake manifold temperature at third sensor, estimate intake manifold temperature error, and compute EGR corrections based on temperature error. Air system model can estimate CAC and EGR cooler outlet temperatures, and mixer input temperature.
US09926863B2	Method to control a wastegate valve in a turbocharged internal combustion engine A method to control the wastegate valve wastegate in a turbocharged internal combustion engine suited to allow air to directly flow from the intake manifold to the exhaust manifold; the method providing for determining a control law which provides an objective opening of an actuator controlling the wastegate valve as a function of a contribution in the absence of air flow directly from the intake manifold to the exhaust manifold and a contribution as a function of the quantity of air directly flowing from the intake manifold to the exhaust manifold.
US09926861B2	Two-fuel injection system and implementation method using same A dual-fuel injection system having a combustion gas-supply device and a liquid fuel-supply device, including a combustion gas-injector unit with a liquid fuel-control part and a gas nozzle part, to which combustion gas can be supplied. The stroke of a gas nozzle needle of the combustion gas-injector unit can be controlled by liquid fuel supplied to the liquid fuel-control part. The combustion gas-injector unit defines a leakage collecting space, via which a leakage path is lead, the leakage path extending from the liquid fuel-control part into the gas nozzle part. The dual-fuel injection system has a pressure-regulating device, by which a defined pressure level can be set in the leakage collecting space. An implementation method using such a dual-fuel injection system is also proposed.
US09926859B2	Vehicle control device A control device calculates an estimate of negative intake pressure based on the relationship between the rotation speed of a crankshaft and a throttle opening degree (Step S24). Then, the control device sets the estimate PE of the negative intake pressure, which is calculated in Step S24, to a greater value as combustion efficiency of CNG used in engine operation becomes higher (Step S25). When the corrected estimate PE of the negative intake pressure becomes smaller than or equal to a reference value PTh (Step S26: YES), the control device starts a negative pressure recovery procedure (Step S27).
US09926858B2	Control method using continuous variable valve duration apparatus A control method using a continuous variable valve duration apparatus implements a continuous variable valve duration apparatus which includes a wheel mounted on a camshaft and having a wheel key so as to control duration of an intake valve of an engine, a cam unit having a cam and a cam key, adapted such that the camshaft is inserted thereinto, and being disposed so as to vary relative phase of the cam with respect to the camshaft, an inner bracket connected with the wheel key and the cam key, a slider housing being adapted such that the inner bracket is rotatably inserted thereinto and disposed so as to move vertically with respect to the engine, a controller varying a position of the slider housing so as to adjust rotation center of the inner bracket, and a guide unit guiding motion of the sliding housing. The control method includes calculating a required air amount for maintaining idle rotation speed of the engine by the controller when the engine is an idle state; mapping a supplied air amount in accordance with duration of the intake valve or the exhaust valve by the controller; setting a target valve duration for supplying the required air amount of the engine by the controller; and controlling duration of the intake valve or exhaust valve according to the set target valve duration by the controller.
US09926857B2	One safety control device for petrol post hole digger This utility type patent publishes a safety control device for petrol post hold digger. It includes an operation frame, respective handles in the opposite two sides of the frame; one is throttle control handle in the right side and another is balance control handle in the left side. The safety control device is mounted on the above of the frame near left side, connected with engine in the middle place of the operation frame by one cable, with the throttle control handle in the right side by another cable. A long touch rod is installed underneath the safety control device, sticking outside of the operation frame to position A as shown in bellow picture.When post hole digger is used, drill bit is driven into soul at clockwise direction. If the drill bit touches big roots or rocks and stops rotation in a sudden, all the inertia and torque from still running engine will be thrown to the operation frame, makes it turn to opposite anticlockwise direction. Then the touch rod, usually sticking out of the frame at position A, will turn to touch leg and rotate in a certain angle towards position B. Detecting this angle change, the safety control device will act and reduce the engine torque by releasing its throttle cable to get a lower speed. As a result, to avoid the operator's danger of falling down, make the machine always operate under comfortable control.This patent is designed to be safe in operation, simple in structure and high practical in use.
US09926854B2	Lightweight mist eliminator for aircraft fuel tank inerting systems A spiral mist elimination system includes a container with an inlet and a layered assembly in fluid communication with the inlet. The layered assembly contains a spiral shape and is concentric with a central axis of the container. The layered assembly imparts centrifugal motion in the engine bleed air as the engine bleed air travels spirally inward. The first portion of the layered assembly receives the first set of droplets. The layered assembly also includes a mesh matrix that collects a second set of droplets. The second set of droplets impacts the mesh matrix and coalesces to form a third set of droplets. A perforated tube is disposed along the central axis of the container. The perforated tube collects the engine bleed air from the layered assembly. Gravity draws the first and third sets of droplets into a reservoir.
US09926853B2	Method for the computerized control and/or regulation of a technical system The invention concerns a method for the computerized control and/or regulation of a technical system. Within the context of the method according to the invention, an action-selection rule (PO′) is determined which has a low level of complexity and yet is well suited to the regulating and/or control of the technical system, there being used for determination of the action-selection rule (PO′) an evaluation measure (EM) which is determined on the basis of a distance measure and/or a reward measure and/or an action-selection rule evaluation method. The action-selection rule is then used to control and/or regulate the technical system. The method according to the invention has the advantage of the action-selection rule being comprehensible to a human expert. Preferably, the method according to the invention is used for regulating and/or controlling a gas turbine and/or a wind turbine.
US09926842B2	Rotary internal combustion engine with exhaust purge In one aspect, described is a rotary engine having a purge port located rearwardly of the inlet port and forwardly of the exhaust port along a direction of the revolutions of the rotor, the purge port being in communication with the exhaust port through each of the chambers along a respective portion of each revolution, and the inlet and outlet ports being relatively located such that a volumetric compression ratio of the engine is lower than a volumetric expansion ratio of the engine.
US09926839B2	Internal combustion engine and method for controlling internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine includes an internal combustion engine main body, an intake passage, an exhaust passage, a supercharger, an intake circulation passage, an exhaust circulation passage, an intake circulation valve, an exhaust circulation valve and a controller. The supercharger is provided on the intake passage and the exhaust passage. The supercharger supplies compressed intake air to the internal combustion engine main body. The intake circulation passage connects the sections of the intake passage that are upstream and downstream of the supercharger. The exhaust circulation passage connects sections of the exhaust passage that are upstream and downstream of the supercharger. The intake circulation valve is provided in the intake circulation passage. The exhaust circulation valve is provided in the exhaust circulation passage. The controller is programmed to close the exhaust circulation valve in accordance with an opening degree of the intake circulation valve.
US09926837B2	Internal combustion engine, in particular a stationary gas engine, comprising a combustion chamber An internal combustion engine, in particular a stationary gas engine, includes a combustion chamber to which a propellant can be fed from a first propellant source via a combustion chamber pipe, and a pre-combustion chamber to which a flushing gas can be fed via a flushing gas pipe. A flushing gas mixer, in which a propellant to be fed via a propellant pipe from the first propellant source or from a second propellant source, and a synthesis gas to be fed via a synthesis gas pipe, can be mixed is provided. A mixer outlet opens into the flushing gas pipe, and the synthesis gas can be generated by a reformer to which a fuel can be fed from a fuel source via a reformer feed pipe. The reformer outlet of the reformer opens into the synthesis gas pipe, and a cooling device for cooling the synthesis gas is provided.
US09926835B2	Cooling system and control method of vehicle A cooling system for a vehicle is provided. The system includes a valve that is disposed at a predetermined position in a cooling channel to discharge bubbles produced in a coolant out of the cooling channel. Additionally, a controller is configured to detect whether bubbles have been produced in the coolant using a rate of pressure change based on a temperature increase in the cooling channel and open the valve in response to detecting that bubbles have been produced.
US09926832B2	Reverse fin cooling fan An engine assembly includes a crankcase, a shaft, a housing, and a cooling fan. The shaft is coupled to the crankcase and defines a rotational axis. The housing has a sidewall that defines an internal space. The cooling fan is disposed at least partially within the internal space and is coupled to the shaft. The cooling fan includes a plate defining an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate is positioned to rotate with the shaft about the rotational axis. The cooling fan also includes a band that has an inner band radius and an outer band radius. The cooling fan also includes a plurality of reversed fins coupled to the band and extending from the upper surface of the plate, further radially outward from the rotational axis than the band.
US09926830B2	High efficiency two-stroke engine A two-stroke engine includes a crankcase defining a cylinder bore, a piston moveably disposed within the cylinder bore, and a cylinder head that covers the cylinder bore. A wall surface of the cylinder bore, a piston combustion surface of the piston, and a head combustion surface of the cylinder head, cooperate to define a combustion chamber for combusting a fuel therein. A thermal conductivity reducing mechanism is disposed in thermal connectivity with at least one of the crankcase, the piston, and the cylinder head for reducing heat transfer from combusted fuel within the combustion chamber to at least one of the crankcase, the piston, and the cylinder head. The thermal conductivity reducing mechanism may include a layer of low conductivity material coating one of the surfaces defining the combustion chamber, or a void in the cylinder head and/or the crankcase adjacent the combustion chamber.
US09926829B2	Laminar flow of piston cooling jets A nozzle of a piston cooling system includes a flow path defined by a structure of the nozzle and configured to receive a cooling fluid, a first flow opening fluidly coupled with the flow path and extending through the structure of the nozzle, and a second flow opening fluidly coupled with the flow path and extending through the structure of the nozzle. The first flow opening and the second flow opening are sized to enable laminar flow of corresponding first and second jets of the cooling fluid discharged through the first and second flow openings, respectively.
US09926828B2	Tailpipe cover for an exhaust system of a motor vehicle and exhaust system having such a tailpipe cover A tailpipe cover is provided for an exhaust system of a motor vehicle, including a cover pipe having a pipe axis, which can be fitted onto a tailpipe of the exhaust system, a plurality of fastening elements arranged on a radial inner side of the cover pipe for fixing the tailpipe cover to the tailpipe in a radial and axial direction, and a positioning element arranged on a radial inner side of the cover pipe for positioning the tailpipe cover in a circumferential direction relative to the tailpipe.
US09926827B2	Detection of an improper reductant in a storage tank An aftertreatment system comprises an exhaust reductant storage tank and a SCR system including a catalyst fluidly coupled thereto. The aftertreatment system also includes a controller configured to interpret an output signal indicative of a catalytic efficiency of the catalyst. The output signal is filtered using a fast filter to obtain a fast filter response signal, and also using a slow filter to obtain a slow filter response signal. It is determined if the fast filter response signal exceeds a first threshold and if the slow filter response signal exceeds a second threshold. In response to determining that the fast filter response signal exceeds the first threshold, and the slow filter signal response exceeds the second threshold, an indication is provided that an improper exhaust reductant is present in the storage tank.
US09926817B2	Valve opening/closing timing control device The valve opening/closing timing control device includes: a driving rotating body; a driven rotating body; a fixed shaft portion; a fluid pressure chamber; a partitioning portion; and a phase control unit for controlling a rotation phase by supplying/discharging pressurized fluid to/from an advancing chamber or a retarding chamber via an inside of the fixed shaft portion. The driven rotating body has: an inner circumferential member with a cylindrical portion, and a coupling plate portion of the camshaft, the cylindrical portion and the coupling plate portion being integrated with each other; and an outer circumferential member provided with the partitioning portion. The outer circumferential member includes the inner circumferential member in a unified manner so as to have the same rotational axis. The inner circumferential member is formed with an iron-based material. The outer circumferential member is formed with a material that is lighter in weight than the iron-based material.
US09926814B2	Supercritical CO2 generation system A supercritical CO2 generation system including a compressor configured to compress a working fluid; a first heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the working fluid passing through the compressor; a high temperature turbine that expands the working fluid passing through the first heat exchanger and connects to a power generator to produce power; a second heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the working fluid passing through the compressor; a low temperature turbine that expand the working fluid passing through the second heat exchanger and connects to the power generator to produce power; a third heat exchanger between the first heat exchanger and the high temperature turbine that exchanges heat with the working fluid recuperated by the first heat exchanger; and a cooler that cools the working fluid passing through the high temperature turbine and the low temperature turbine and supplies the cooled working fluid to the compressor.
US09926811B2	Control methods for heat engine systems having a selectively configurable working fluid circuit Systems and methods for controlling a heat engine system are provided. One method includes initiating flow of a working fluid through a working fluid circuit having a high pressure side and a low pressure side by controlling a pump to pressurize and circulate the working fluid through the working fluid circuit and determining a configuration of the working fluid circuit by determining which of a plurality of waste heat exchangers and which of a plurality of recuperators to position in the high pressure side of the working fluid circuit. The method also includes determining, based on the determined configuration of the working fluid circuit, for each of a plurality of valves, whether to position each respective valve in an opened position, a closed position, or a partially opened position and actuating each of the plurality of valves to the determined opened position, closed position, or partially opened position.
US09926804B2	Fan assembly A fan assembly includes an annular nozzle and a system for creating a primary air flow. The nozzle includes an outer wall and an inner wall surrounded by the outer wall, the inner wall defining a bore having a bore axis. The nozzle also includes an interior passage located between the inner and outer walls, and extending about the bore axis for receiving an air flow, and an air outlet located at or towards the front of the nozzle for emitting the air flow. The nozzle is configured to emit the air flow through the air outlet in a direction extending away from the bore axis.
US09926803B2	Turbine control device prognostics Providing wear-related prognostics and diagnostics on a turbine engine includes, while operating a turbine control device, tracking a total device travel distance over time by recurrently: selectively identifying actual device movement based on device position data associated with a displacement sensor monitoring the turbine control device; and accumulating an incremental device travel distance corresponding to the identified actual device movement with the total device travel distance.
US09926802B2	Access port for a casing of a gas turbine engine and plug for plugging the access port There is disclosed an access port for a casing of a gas turbine engine and a plug for plugging the access port. The access port and plug each include first and second baulking formations which are configured to engage with one another. The first and second baulking formations are spaced from one another by a unique angular separation which allows only the correct plug to be inserted into the correct access port.
US09926796B2	Ply, method for manufacturing ply, and method for manufacturing article with ply A method for manufacturing a ply is disclosed. The method includes printing the ply, the ply including a near net shape and a ceramic matrix composite nonwoven material. A ply is disclosed wherein the near net shape is a predetermined layer of an article. A method for manufacturing an article is also disclosed. The method includes printing a first ply and a second ply. The first ply includes a first near net shape and a first ceramic matrix composite nonwoven material, and the second ply includes a second near net shape and a second ceramic matrix composite nonwoven material. The method further includes applying the second ply to the first ply, and consolidating the first ply and the second ply.
US09926794B2	Turbine blade tip treatment for industrial gas turbines A method of preventing transfer of metal of a gas turbine rotor blade having a metal tip to a blade outer air seal coating on a gas turbine case includes forming a coating on the metal tip. The coating comprises a bond coat layer on the metal tip and a ceramic filled metallic layer having a ceramic component in a matrix of a metal MCr, MCrAl, MCrAlY or a refractory modified MCrAlY where M is nickel, cobalt, iron or mixtures thereof.
US09926793B2	Blades and manufacture methods A blade (100) has an airfoil (106) having a leading edge (114), a trailing edge (116), a pressure side (118), and a suction side (120) and extending from an inboard end (110) to a tip (112). An attachment root (108) is at the inboard end. The blade comprises an aluminum alloy substrate (102) and a coating at the tip (130). The coating (130) comprises an anodic layer (160) atop the substrate and an aluminum oxide layer (162) atop the anodic layer.
US09926791B2	Ceramic matrix composite article and process of fabricating a ceramic matrix composite article A ceramic matrix composite article and a process of fabricating a ceramic matrix composite are disclosed. The ceramic matrix composite article includes a matrix distribution pattern formed by a manifold and ceramic matrix composite plies laid up on the matrix distribution pattern, includes the manifold, or a combination thereof. The manifold includes one or more matrix distribution channels operably connected to a delivery interface, the delivery interface configured for providing matrix material to one or more of the ceramic matrix composite plies. The process includes providing the manifold, forming the matrix distribution pattern by transporting the matrix material through the manifold, and contacting the ceramic matrix composite plies with the matrix material.
US09926789B2	Flow splitting baffle A flow splitting baffle for separating a main cooling flow through an inner channel of a component includes a tubular structure defining a tubular cavity and having a longitudinal axis. The flow splitting baffle also includes an inner ring coupled to the tubular structure and extending away from the tubular structure along a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The flow splitting baffle also includes an outer ring parallel to the plane, positioned a first distance from the tubular structure, extending away from the tubular structure and positioned a second distance from the inner ring. The flow splitting baffle also includes a strut perpendicular to the plane, extending from the inner ring to the outer ring and coupled to the inner ring and the outer ring.
US09926787B2	Coolant bridging line for a gas turbine, which coolant bridging line can be inserted into a hollow, cooled turbine blade A coolant bridging line for a gas turbine having inner and outer sides which are separated by a wall, wherein the coolant bridging line extends from a first component of the gas turbine to a second component of the gas turbine is provided herein. The coolant bridging line for a gas turbine provides a further increase in the service life of the components of the gas turbine possible with a degree of efficiency which is nevertheless as high as possible. To this end, the coolant bridging line has means which change the heat transfer between and/or the flow conditions on the inner and outer sides.
US09926785B2	Method for reconditioning a hot gas path part of a gas turbine A method for reconditioning a hot gas path part of a gas turbine to flexibly adapt an operation regime of said gas turbine for subsequent operation intervals. The method includes providing a hot gas path part to be reconditioned; removing a predetermined area of the hot gas path part, resulting in a cutout at the hot gas path part; and manufacturing a coupon for insertion into the cutout to replace the removed area of the hot gas path part. The method further includes inserting the coupon into the cutout; and joining the hot gas path part with the coupon. The coupon is manufactured by a selective laser melting method resulting in a fine grain sized material with significantly improved low cycle fatigue lifetime. The hot gas path part is coated, at least in an area including the inserted coupon, with a metallic overlay with improved thermo-mechanical fatigue and oxidation lifetime.
US09926781B2	Wide bandwidth drill pipe structure for acoustic telemetry In some examples, a drillstring includes a plurality of drill pipe sections that are coupled together by a drill pipe joint section structure. The drill pipe sections and the drill pipe joint section structure are acoustically impedance matched. In another example, the drill pipe sections comprise a plurality of different pipe lengths, those lengths being different than a length of the drill pipe joint section structure. A drillstring is constructed of these different lengths of drill pipe and drill pipe joint section structures in a non-periodic manner or random sequence. In another example, the drill pipe sections and drill pipe joint section structure comprise materials having substantially similar acoustic properties.
US09926775B2	Process for mercury removal A predictive tool is provided for estimating the mercury content of hydrocarbons to be produced from a wellbore in a newly investigated subterranean hydrocarbon producing formation based on the mercury content of an inorganic sample recovered from the wellbore. The mercaptans content of liquid hydrocarbons and/or the hydrogen sulfide content of natural gas produced from the formation may also be used to enhance the prediction. Based on the predicted value, a mercury mitigation treatment may be provided to mitigate the mercury content of hydrocarbons produced from the formation.
US09926772B2	Apparatus and methods for selectively treating production zones In one aspect, an apparatus for selectively treating a plurality of zones around wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes an outer string for placement in the wellbore, the outer string including a packer above a flow port corresponding to each zone, wherein each packer is configured to be set independently and the flow port is configured to supply a treatment fluid to its corresponding zone when such flow port is open, an activation device coupled to each packer, wherein each such activation device is configured to be independently activated to set its corresponding isolation packer, and an inner string for placement in the outer string, the inner string including a frac port for supplying a fluid under pressure to each flow port.
US09926760B1	Subsea tree cap system deployable via remotely operated vehicle A technique facilitates use and operation of a tree cap which may be deployed into engagement with a subsea tree located over a subsea well. The subsea tree may comprise a production flow passage and an annulus flow passage in communication with a tree cap receiving area. The tree cap may be moved via a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) into position in the tree cap receiving area. The ROV also may be operated to selectively lock and/or release the tree cap with respect to its position in the subsea tree.
US09926753B2	Parking system for a pipe racker on a drilling rig Apparatus and methods include a parking system for a drilling rig. The parking system includes a first track portion extending along a pathway between a well center and a V-door on a drilling rig and a second track portion extending in a transverse direction relative to the first track portion. A trolley is configured to carry a racking device and move along at least a portion of the first track portion and the second track portion between a position in the pathway between well center and the V-door on a drilling rig and a position offline and out of the pathway between well center and the V-door on a drilling rig.
US09926751B2	Enhanced ram-style riser tensioner In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a ram-style riser tensioner system includes a plurality of cylinders for applying a desired tension to a riser, a support structure coupled to the riser, and a plurality of gas accumulators. Each of the cylinders is coupled to the support structure, and each of the gas accumulators is configured to provide pressurized gas to a corresponding one of the cylinders. The ram-style riser tensioner also includes a plurality of support rods coupled to the support structure for reducing bending moments on the plurality of cylinders.
US09926749B2	Expandable metal-to-metal seal connection A threaded connection comprising a pin member formed on an end of a first tubular member. The pin member includes an inner seal pin portion, a threaded pin portion, and an outer seal pin portion. The inner seal pin portion has an inner diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of the outer seal pin portion. A box member is formed on an end of a second tubular member. The box member includes an inner seal box portion, a threaded box portion, and an outer seal box portion. The inner seal box portion has an outer diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the outer seal box portion. The inner seal pin portion sealingly engages the inner seal box portion and the outer seal pin portion sealingly engages the outer seal box portion when the threaded pin portion is engaged with the threaded box portion.
US09926748B2	Modified tubular with wireless communication device An oil field tubular has a composite material housing within which is located one or more wireless communication devices with a charge storage device for powering the communication device(s). In a disclosed method of installing a wireless communication device upon an oilfield tubular, a prefabricated composite shell formed with an inner skin and outer skin forming an inner space for containing the wireless communication device is applied to a surface of the tubular so as to form a cavity between the surface of the tubular and the prefabricated composite shell, a bonding material is introduced to the cavity and bonding material is cured.
US09926746B2	Actuating a downhole tool A downhole tool includes a body having a bore extending at least partially therethrough. A component is disposed within the bore and arranged and designed to move axially from a first position to a second position within the bore. An axial end portion of the component has a first contact surface that is oriented at an angle from about 1° to about 45° with respect to a longitudinal axis extending through the component.
US09926743B1	Ladder convertible to a scaffold The ladder convertible to a scaffold is a self-standing ladder that is able to convert into a scaffold. The self-standing ladder is constructed of two ladder members that are able to attach to and pivot with respect to one another via a removable cap. The two ladder members also attach to one another via a foldable platform, which provides support when the two ladder members are pivoted away from one another in a self-standing configuration. The two ladder members may be disconnected to one another, and held in parallel arrangement with respect to one another via the foldable platform. The foldable platform is able to span a scaffold length between the two ladder members in order to form a scaffold. A pair of guar members attach to the two ladder members to provide guide rails on opposing sides of the scaffold.
US09926742B2	Top step for aluminum ladder A top step for a step ladder is described. The top step comprises an assembled member comprising two or more step elements, two side members and a metal tube. The front end and the rear end of the assembled aluminum member are provided with front and rear skirts, respectively. The upper and the lower end of the side members have an upper edge and a lower edge for clamping to the two sides of the assembled member or the two sides of an assembled unit formed by the metal tube and the assembled aluminum member, thereby covering the spaces between the front skirt and the back skirt.
US09926740B2	Adjustable mounting system for window blinds and shades A mounting system for a roller blind includes a tension bar for mounting under pressure between first and second sides of a windows frame. The tension bar may provide both long and short adjustment of mounting system width. The tension bar extends through a hollow roller tube of the roller blind, and through a clutch mechanism of the roller blind, and is coupled to end mounting fixtures. The length of the tension bar may be adjusted as a long adjustment of mounting width. Various mechanisms may be associated with one or both of the end mounting fixtures for short adjustment of mounting width, such as a latch mechanism, wedge mechanism, spring-loaded mechanism, or turn-buckle system. End pads at the ends of the blind provide friction and absorb excess pressure. The mounting mechanism serves as a universal window blind bracket and support rod, which requires no screws or nails to install.
US09926733B2	Low bulkiness hinge A hinge for cold rooms or glass shutters includes a stationary support structure and a shutter movable between an open position and a closed position. The hinge includes a hinge body with a working chamber; a pivot coupled with the hinge body to rotate between the open and the closed positions of the shutter; a cam element unitary with the pivot; a plunger element sliding in the working chamber and having a slider with an operative face interacting with the cam element; a counteracting elastic member acting on the plunger element to move it between a position proximal to the bottom wall of the working chamber and a position distal therefrom. The cam element includes an elongated appendix extending from the pivot to come in contact engagement with the operative face of the slider. The pivot is placed at one of the side walls of the working chamber.
US09926732B2	Hinge device for doors, shutters or the like A hinge device includes a fixed element, a movable element and a slider housed in a working chamber and coupled to a pivot, so that a rotation of the movable element corresponds to the sliding of the slider. The working chamber includes an end cap and a working fluid and is divided into first and second variable volume compartment by a plunger member of the slider. A hydraulic circuit includes a first duct passing through an end cap that is in fluid communication with the first and second compartments and has an elongated tubular wall extending within the working chamber, and the interspace between the working chamber and the elongated tubular wall. The plunger member is tightly inserted in the elongated tubular wall, which includes a first peripheral conduit having a first and a second port in fluid communication with the first and respectively second compartment through the first duct.
US09926730B2	Panel body A panel body (11) includes: a panel-like base material (12); a groove (25) which is continuous along at least a part of an outer circumferential end portion of the base material (12), and is recessed to the inside of the base material (12); a soft material (13) which is provided on one or more surface of the base material (12); a cover material (14) which covers the base material (12) and the soft material (13), and in which the outer circumferential end portion is caught in the groove (25) in the outer circumferential edge portion of the base material (12); and a fixing member (30) which fixes the cover material (14) in the groove (25).
US09926722B2	Post levelling device A post levelling device (10) comprising a support frame (12) engageable with a post (22). First and second legs (14, 16) are provided extending outwardly from support frame (12) such that the first and second legs (14, 16) are oriented in perpendicular first and second vertical planes. First and second level indicators (38, 40) arranged to indicate the angle of the support frame (12) relative to the vertical in each of the first and second vertical planes. One or more securing members (36, 37) extend from the support frame (12) to secure around the post (22). The first and second legs (14, 16) are length adjustable such that lower ends of the first and second legs (14, 16) may be engaged with the ground adjacent the post (22) and shortened or lengthened to adjust the support frame (12) to be oriented vertically.
US09926717B2	Lattice tower This invention relates to lattice tower for actuate under high load conditions, more particularly to lattice towers utilized for wind turbines and other applications comprising three metallic legs arranged in a triangular configuration around a vertical axis of the lattice tower, wherein each metallic leg has a closed cross-section profile, a distance between the center of metallic legs in a bottom portion of the tower is greater than 4 meters, an angle of inclination of a central longitudinal axis of each metallic leg in relation to the vertical axis of the tower is between −1.7 degree and +1.7 degrees, and the height of the lattice tower is greater than 60 meters, a plurality of bracing members and auxiliary bracing members and a support platform disposed at a top portion of the tower.
US09926716B2	Link-plate connection for monopole reinforcing bars Reinforcing bars include load transfer connectors. A link plate includes openings that mate with the load transfer connectors to overlie the splice between reinforcing bars being spliced. A cover plate may be fastened over the link plate.
US09926715B1	Deployable sheltering assembly A deployable sheltering assembly for a vehicle includes a set of four supports and a panel, which is flexible. Each support comprises a rod that is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from a plate. The rod comprises a plurality of nested sections and is selectively extensible. The rod is configured to extend from the plate adjacent to a side of the vehicle. A first coupler is coupled to a top of the rod. Each of a set of four second couplers is coupled proximate to a respective corner of the panel. The plates are configured to position singly under the wheels of the vehicle. The supports are positioned singly proximate to each wheel of the vehicle. Each second coupler is positioned to couple to a respective first coupler to couple the panel to the supports so that the panel is configured to shelter the vehicle.
US09926710B2	Scaffold tray The present invention discloses a lipped tray, intended for use on scaffold towers and adapted to hold builders' tools in use. The tray incorporates on each of its two opposite side edge regions a means which, when the tray is in use, locates the tray between horizontally successive rails of the tower in a manner which also causes the tray to engage with one at least of those rails and be supported, in use, by each of them.
US09926708B1	Magnetic fasteners and wall cover system A magnetic fastener and wall covering system include at least one wall panel having a front facing surface, a magnetically attractive rear facing surface and a side surface forming any number of different shapes. A plurality of wall fasteners and wall anchors are provided to penetrate and engage a wall. A plurality of magnetic spacers are provided having a central aperture for receiving one of the plurality of wall fasteners, and for attracting to the magnetically attractive rear surface of the wall panel. The system also includes one or more wall strips having a magnetic top surface and an adhesive back surface.
US09926706B2	Snow guard A snow guard includes a plate having a front side and a back side, a first and second flange extending from the opposite edges of the front side of the plate, wherein the first flange defines a first vertical slot and the second flange defines a second vertical slot, such that the first vertical slot faces the second vertical slot. The snow guard also including base extending from the back side of the plate and terminating in a distal end. A groove is defined through the plate and the base, the groove extending from the front side of the plate to the distal end of the base, and one or more holes extend transversely through the base, the one or more holes in communication with the groove.
US09926705B2	Fascia gutter system and coverings using the same A covering employing a fascia gutter is disclosed. The fascia gutter includes a front member, bottom member, a rear member, a ledge, a guiding groove, a protrusion and a receiving space. The bottom member connects the front member to the rear member. The receiving space is defined by the front member, the bottom member, and the rear member. The ledge is connected to the rear member. An opening is defined by the ledge and the protrusion.
US09926703B1	Prefabricated masonry wall panels A hollow prefabricated masonry wall panel is made at a fabrication site and is configured for transportation to a build site. The hollow prefabricated wall panel has a base row and an upper row formed of hollow blocks. A slit is formed in the top of each of the two side walls of the hollow blocks of the base row and upper row, the slit having a width no larger than 20% a width of a side wall. Provisional reinforcement is provided within each slit with a bonding material, a size of the slit and the provisional reinforcement configured to provide tensile strength during transportation of the hollow prefabricated wall panel from the fabrication site to the build site. At least one mid-row is laid between the base row and upper row so the hollow cavities are aligned to preserve hollow wall cavities that can accept code required reinforcement once transported to the build site.
US09926699B2	Thermal expansion retention clip A retention clip for use with a panel system has a base plate having a pair of opposing flanges at least one of which is configured for attaching to a support structure. An upright extends between the base plate and a top plate having a pair of opposing flanges and defines opposing first and second surfaces that in use are dimensioned to engage opposing first and second ends of a pair of first and second adjacent panels. At least the first surface supports a spacer element that is configured to prevent mutual abutment of opposing ends of the first and second panels at least during construction of the panel system.
US09926695B2	Toilet cleaner with variable product dispension The invention relates to a toilet cleaner for receiving solid or gel preparations, comprising a plurality of containers for receiving at least one preparation. The containers can be positioned below the toilet rim such that flushing water can flow over the containers when the toilet is flushed, and at least one inlet opening and outlet opening are formed in each container wall for the flushing water. A flushing water conducting element is arranged and configured on the toilet cleaner such that flushing water is supplied to the flushing water conducting element when the toilet is flushed and the flushing water is conducted to the inlet opening of the container. The inlet openings are asymmetrical relative to the vertical axis V of the containers and are arranged at an angle of incidence α of 1°-60° relative to the longitudinal central axis M.
US09926694B2	Operating device for flush water tank assembly, flush water tank assembly, and flush toilet An operating device for a flush water tank assembly includes: a rotary shaft, an operating handle, an operating wire, and a drive unit, wherein the drive unit includes: a rotary member, a rotary winding member, a locking unit for mutually locking the rotary member and the rotary winding member when the rotary winding member rotates in a forward rotational direction from operating position P1 and reaches operating position P3, and a lock release portion for releasing the lock between the rotary member and the rotary winding member when the rotary member and the rotary winding member rotate in a forward rotational direction from operating position P1 and reach operating position P3.
US09926693B2	Water-saving accessory for a toilet, basin thereof, and toilet with water-saving feature A water-saving accessory for a toilet includes a basin, a three-port valve, and first and second lengths of tubing. The basin has inlet and outlet ports and is configured to be coupled to the toilet bowl or toilet seat. The valve is configured to be coupled to a fluid supply line. The first length of tubing is configured to be attached at a first end to the valve and at a second end to the basin inlet port. The second length of tubing is configured to be attached at a first end to the basin outlet port. The valve can be configured to be coupled to a flush line for the toilet bowl such that fluid is normally supplied from the fluid supply line to the flush line, and to be actuatable to divert fluid from the fluid supply line to the first length of tubing.
US09926691B2	Air admittance and check valve An apparatus to allow or stop a flow into a piping system or an enclosed environment comprises a housing having an upper flow passage, a gasket, and a lower flow passage, wherein said gasket is between said upper flow passage and said lower flow passage, wherein said gasket has an inner diameter less than an inner diameter of said upper flow passage; a rotary valve inside said housing, wherein said rotary valve further comprises a main body and two guides affixed to said main body in opposition to each other, wherein said main body of said rotary valve is configured to be between said inner diameter of said gasket and said inner diameter of said upper flow passage, and wherein said rotary valve can move inside said upper flow passage and above said gasket; and two guide rails inside the upper flow passage.
US09926686B2	Work vehicle and work vehicle emergency travelling method A gear mechanism of a power train includes first and second planetary gear mechanisms, which respectively include first to third rotating elements and fourth to sixth rotating elements which are each different to each other. The transmission section transfers the drive force of the second rotating element to the fourth rotating element. A rotating shaft fixing section of a power train integrally operates the rotating shafts of the third and fifth rotating elements. A variable transmission section of a power train includes an input section where drive force is input and an output section configured to output drive force equal to or less than the input drive force. A drive force conversion control section of a controller controls the variable transmission section to enable the output of the engine to be converted to an appropriate drive force and the converted drive force to be transferred to the output shaft.
US09926684B2	Roof runoff water control system Roof runoff water control systems for a building with gutters and a downspout and buildings without gutters. Both systems employ a swale in the ground that is lined with rock filled bags that are opened and laid overlapped end-to-end. For the downspout, a closed bag filled with rock is placed under the downspout with open bags filled with rock laid overlapped end-to-end in the swale and overlapped downstream from the closed bag. For a building without gutters and having a drip line in the ground, open bags filled with rock are laid overlapped end-to-end in the swale. The swale and the open bags are aligned with the drip line.
US09926681B2	Frame rail assemblies and interlocking frame rail systems A frame rail assembly for a boat dock structure includes a frame rail member and a removable resilient rub-rail member. The frame rail member includes a first side configured for securing the frame rail member to a side of the boat dock structure; a second side opposing the first side; a first channel extending along a length of the frame rail member; and a second channel below the first channel, the second channel extending along the length of the frame rail member. An interlocking frame rail system for boat dock structures includes a first frame rail member, a second frame rail member, and an upper connector member extending along at least a portion of a length of the first frame rail member and at least a portion of the length of a second frame rail member.
US09926679B1	Barricade system with interlocking barricade members A barricade with a plurality of interlocking barricade members hingedly coupled to each other. Each of the interlocking barricade members include two vertical posts between which horizontal barricade members are mounted. The interlocking barricade members includes a base assembly onto which the vertical post is supported, such that the base assembly is rotatable and removable with respect to the vertical post. The base assembly is entirely behind and extends away from the barricade's rear face, thereby keeping the barricade and all its components out of a given walkway to avoid becoming a hazard to pedestrian traffic.
US09926678B2	Flexible screed The present invention relates to a screed for a paving machine that includes a flexible smoothing plate, a vertex block a first actuator, and a second actuator. The flexible smoothing plate is provided with a longitudinal length and an outer longitudinal end. The vertex block is located on top of the flexible smoothing plate. The first actuator is connected to the outer longitudinal end and adapted to selectively adjust an elevation of the outer longitudinal end so that the outer longitudinal end of the flexible smoothing plate forms a berm by flexing about the vertex block and extending upward at an angle relative to an inner portion of the flexible smoothing plate. The second actuator is connected to the vertex block and configured to adjust the length of the berm by selectively repositioning the vertex block along the longitudinal length of the flexible smoothing plate.
US09926677B1	Constant down force vibratory compactor A vibratory compactor for a work machine, includes a support frame that defines an interior space and includes a base disposed at a lower end thereof configured to contact a work surface. A guide member is attached to the support frame. A vibratory mechanism includes a vibratory housing and includes a contact plate. The contact plate is configured to compact the work surface. An excitation device is configured to vibrate the contact plate. A guide opening is formed through the vibratory housing configured to movably receive the guide member and to permit the vibratory mechanism vertical movement relative to the support frame. At least one biasing member is disposed between the support frame and the vibratory housing and generates a selected force between the support frame and the vibratory housing when the base is in contact with the work surface.
US09926664B2	Tufted carpet continuous dyeing method and tufted carpet continuous dyeing machine A continuous dyeing method for long original tufted carpets, including applying a dyeing liquid to the carpet while running it in the longitudinal direction with a continuous dyeing machine that includes a dyeing liquid supply applicator having an independent supply route A and supply route B, each having a plurality of nozzles capable of applying dyeing liquid to the original tufted carpet so as to uniformly flow onto the original tufted carpet through a plate. The nozzles of supply route A and supply route B are alternately aligned in the width direction, with at least one of the nozzles of each of supply routes A and B opened by the control of an opening means. The present continuous dyeing method is capable of easily dyeing an original tufted carpet a mixture of colors and/or various patterns by gradation.
US09926663B2	Treated textile material and process for producing the same An article comprises a textile material and a flame retardant, phosphorus-containing polymer. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can be present in the form of a plurality of microprotuberances. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can contain a relatively low amount of residual hydroxyalkyl groups bonded to the phosphorus atoms in the polymer. A process for producing a treated textile material is also provided.
US09926662B2	Water/oil repellant composition, article and process for producing article A water/oil repellent composition which comprises a copolymer (A) comprising from 40 to 95 mass % of monomer (a1) units, from 1 to 60 mass % of monomer (a2) units and from 0 to less than 5 mass % of monomer (a3) units, a copolymer (B) comprising from 40 to 91 mass % of monomer (b1) units, from 2 to 20 mass % of monomer (b2) units, from 5 to 20 mass % of monomer (b3) units, and from 2 to 20 mass % of vinyl chloride (b4) units, and a liquid medium (C), wherein monomers (a1) and (b1) are (Z—Y)nX [Z is a C1-6 polyfluoroalkyl group, etc., Y is a divalent organic group having no fluorine atom, etc., n is 1 or 2, and X is a specific group having a polymerizable unsaturated group], monomers (a2) and (b2) are vinylidene chloride or vinylidene fluoride, and monomers (a3) and (b3) are a (meth)acrylate having a saturated hydrocarbon group having at least 12 carbon atoms.
US09926656B2	Sewing machine, method for determining embroidery frame and program The present invention provides a sewing machine for identifying the embroidery frame correctly by using the existing mechanism and embroidery frame. A photography unit photographs an attached embroidery frame from a height direction, an embroidery frame transfer unit moves the embroidery frame from a specific location within a region surrounded by the embroidery frame until the photography unit photographs an image of the embroidery frame corresponding to one of the plurality of embroidery frame images registered in the database, a calculation unit calculates a size of the embroidery frame based on a moving distance of the embroidery frame moved by the embroidery frame transfer unit, and an embroidery frame identification unit identifies the embroidery frame based on the size of the calculated embroidery frame.
US09926654B2	Nonwoven fabrics comprised of individualized bast fibers Nonwoven textile fabrics in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin. The nonwoven fabric can include staple fibers to a lesser extent than the individualized bast fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven textile fabric is formed into a web while in a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric.
US09926653B2	Fibers of polymer-wax compositions Disposable article or nonwoven that includes a first fiber layer comprising a plurality of fibers, each of which comprising an intimate admixture of a thermoplastic polymer, and a wax and/or oil, wherein at least some of the wax and/or oil is exposed at an outer surface of the fibers and wherein a surface energy treatment is disposed on at least some of the plurality of fibers; and a second fiber layer that is adjacent the first fiber layer and that comprises a plurality of cellulosic fibers.
US09926652B2	Wired kernmantle A wired kernmantle cord comprises a single continuous length of 20-30 AWG solid, stranded, or braided metal wire coaxially placed in the center of a bundle of seven nylon yarns. The seven yarns each comprise three twisted nylon fibers. The metal wire and the seven yarns thus form a kern that is sheathed inside a woven, braided outer mantle of nylon. The mantle sheathing is woven densely and tightly enough to keep the kern from appearing or working through, and it provides electrical insulation for the metal wire, and weather and abrasion resistance and other environmental protection for the whole.
US09926651B2	Method and means for weaving, 3D fabric items thereof and their use An add-on weaving method, a device based on this method, 3D fabric items producible by this method and device, and composite materials reinforced with such 3D fabric items. The 3D fabric items are produced directly by the add-on weaving process using Complementary Fabric, warp yarns and weft yarns. The interacting woven fabric produced by interlacing the warp and weft yarns is simultaneously integrated with the Complementary Fabric used. The Complementary Fabric and interacting woven fabric integrate in mutual through-thickness directions at their intersecting planes and create directly 3D fabric items which are useful for manufacturing delamination resistant and high-performance composite materials.
US09926649B2	Carbon nanotube fibers/filaments formulated from metal nanoparticle catalyst and carbon source Disclosed is a method of: providing a mixture of a polymer or a resin and a transition metal compound, producing a fiber from the mixture, and heating the fiber under conditions effective to form a carbon nanotube-containing carbonaceous fiber. The polymer or resin is an aromatic polymer or a precursor thereof and the mixture is a neat mixture or is combined with a solvent. Also disclosed are a carbonaceous fiber or carbonaceous nanofiber sheet having at least 15 wt. % carbon nanotubes, a fiber or nanofiber sheet having the a polymer or a resin and the transition metal compound, and a fiber or nanofiber sheet having an aromatic polymer and metal nanoparticles.
US09926647B2	Method for producing β-Ga2O3 substrate and method for producing crystal laminate structure including cutting out β-Ga2O3 based substrate from β-Ga2O3 based crystal Provided are: a method for producing a β-Ga2O3 substrate of which changes in donor concentration in a reducing atmosphere or an inert gas atmosphere are suppressed; and a method for producing a crystal laminate structure that can epitaxially grow a high-quality crystal film having low variability of quality in a reducing atmosphere or an inert gas atmosphere. The method for producing a β-Ga2O3 substrate includes a step for cutting out a β-Ga2O3 substrate from a β-Ga2O3 crystal containing a group IV element; annealing processing in an atmosphere containing a reducing atmosphere and/or an inert gas atmosphere is performed on the β-Ga2O3 crystal before cutting out the β-Ga2O3 substrate, or on the cut-out β-Ga2O3 substrate.
US09926640B2	Electroplating cell, and method of forming metal coating An electroplating cell includes: an anode chamber in which an anode chamber solution is stored; and a separator that separates the anode chamber and a cathode. The electroplating cell undergoes a modification treatment of introducing a carboxylic acid group or a derivative thereof into a base material of the separator. The separator selectively allows permeation of metal ions contained in the anode chamber solution.
US09926634B2	Electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide This invention relates to a process and reactor for the electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide.The process comprises producing protons at an anode, transporting produced protons through a cation exchange membrane into catholyte, producing peroxide anions in a cathode membrane assembly comprising a gas diffusion electrode and an anion exchange membrane adjoined to said gas diffusion electrode and in contact with said catholyte, which produced peroxide anions migrate at least in part into said catholyte, and combining protons and peroxide anions in said catholyte to form hydrogen peroxide.
US09926632B2	Portable apparatus for producing hydrogen water The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing hydrogen water, and more particularly, to a portable apparatus for producing hydrogen water including: a container held at an upper side to store water; a hydrogen generating unit positioned at a lower part of the container, and for dissolving hydrogen generated by electrolyzing water stored in the container in the water stored in the container, and converting the water in the container to hydrogen water; and a power supply unit for applying power to the hydrogen generating unit. The portable apparatus for producing hydrogen water of the present invention may enable a user to conveniently drink hydrogen water regardless of the time and the place.
US09926630B2	Process for the protection against corrosion of an article in a wet environment and composition therefore The present invention relates to a process for the protection against corrosion of an article, comprising the steps of (a) application of a layer of a corrosion protecting composition comprising (i) an amorphous polymer composition comprising an amorphous polymer having a glass transition temperature of −20° C. or less and (ii) a water-absorbing filler, on a surface of the article, and (b) application of a mechanical protective layer on top of the layer of said corrosion protecting composition, wherein the article is in a wet environment. The invention further relates to a corrosion protecting composition and to a tape comprising a layer comprising a corrosion protecting composition according to the invention. The invention also relates to an article, comprising (a) a layer of a corrosion protecting composition according to the invention on a surface of the article, and (b) a mechanical protective layer to protect said layer of said composition.
US09926628B2	High temperature conversion coating on steel and iron substrates The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for forming conversion coatings on a surface of a substrate by contacting a liquid composition to the surface of the substrate at a high temperature (i.e., 400° F. or above).
US09926622B2	Methods for forming pitting resistant carbon coating A method for making a pitting resistant carbon coating that includes a hydrogenated diamond-like coating (“H-DLC”). The H-DLC is relatively soft and elastic. Unlike hard and/or inelastic coatings in the prior art, the present coatings do not exhibit a loss of adhesion (delamination). A bonding layer may be deposited on a metallic substrate and the deposited H-DLC on the bonding layer.
US09926621B2	Carburizing device A carburizing device is configured to perform a carburizing treatment on a treatment target, and includes a furnace body, an insulating container provided inside the furnace body, a furnace bed provided inside the insulating container and on which the treatment target is mounted, and a heat source provided inside the insulating container, in which at least surfaces of main components of the furnace bed, the heat source and the insulating container are made of a ceramic material.
US09926620B2	2xxx aluminum alloys, and methods for producing the same New 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.
US09926615B2	Method of forming golf club head assembly A method of forming a golf club head assembly includes aligning a faceplate with a recess of a club head; welding the faceplate to the club head; then, after welding the faceplate, heating the club head and the faceplate to at least a solvus temperature of the faceplate for a predetermined amount of time; and then, after heating the club head and the faceplate, allowing the club head and the faceplate to air cool.
US09926613B2	Method of producing sugar solution A method of producing a sugar liquid includes filtering a sugar liquid through a nanofiltration membrane and collecting a sugar liquid from the feed side, wherein a sugar liquid containing an organic liquid compound having a relative dielectric constant of not less than 17 at 25° C. is filtered through the nanofiltration membrane.
US09926609B2	Compositions and methods for detection of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis Disclosed are compositions, assays, methods, diagnostic methods, kits and diagnostic kits for the specific and differential detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis from samples including veterinary samples, clinical samples, food samples, forensic sample, an environmental sample (e.g., soil, dirt, garbage, sewage, air, or water), including food processing and manufacturing surfaces, or a biological sample.
US09926608B2	Detection of lethality gene for improved fertility in mammals Oligonucleic acid molecules comprising a SNP site at a position corresponding to position 7480 of the bovine signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT5A) coding sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1). Also disclosed are an array or a kit comprising the same, a method for detecting the SNPs, a method for progeny testing of mammals, a method for increasing human and non-human mammal pregnancy rate in natural and artificial reproduction processes. Further provided are cattle breeding methods for improved milk production traits.
US09926599B2	Epigenetic marker for the identification of CD3CD4 positive T lymphocytes The present invention relates to a method, in particular an in vitro method, for identifying CD3CD4 positive T lymphocytes of a mammal, wherein the method comprises analyzing the bisulfite convertibility of at least one CpG position in the CD3+CD4+ T helper cell specific non-methylated bisulfite convertible region according to SEQ ID No. 1, wherein a bisulfite convertibility of at least one CpG position to at least 90%, preferably to at least 91% and more preferably to at least 92% and most preferred to at least 95% in the sample is indicative for a CD4+ T-lymphocyte cell, in particular a CD3+CD4+ T-lymphocyte cell. The present invention further relates to analyzing the bisulfite convertibility of at least one CpG position in the genes FLJ00060, FLJ38379, PPP6C, CD226, ZBTB7B and TNFAIP8 that are capable of positively identifying CD4 expressing cells in whole blood and segregate between CD4 and CD8 positive CD3 positive cells. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit for performing the above methods as well as respective uses thereof.
US09926598B2	Amplicon preparation and sequencing on solid supports The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology and more specifically to methods for capturing, amplifying and sequencing target polynucleotides on a solid surface.
US09926597B2	Control nucleic acid sequences for use in sequencing-by-synthesis and methods for designing the same A method for nucleic acid sequencing includes (a) disposing a plurality of template polynucleotide strands in a plurality of defined spaces disposed on a sensor array, at least some of the template polynucleotide strands comprising a test or control sequence; (b) exposing a plurality of the template polynucleotide strands in the defined spaces to a series of flows of nucleotide species flowed according to a predetermined ordering; and (c) determining sequence information for a plurality of the template polynucleotide strands in the defined spaces based on the flows of nucleotide species to generate a plurality of sequencing reads corresponding to the template polynucleotide strands, wherein the test or control sequence comprises a sequence determined by identifying, using a variant caller, loci with systematic errors present in a plurality of sequencing runs included in a training set of sequencing runs.
US09926596B2	Systems and methods for genetic and biological analysis The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
US09926595B2	Methods and solutions for inhibiting undesired cleaving of labels The invention provides methods and compositions, including, without limitation, algorithms, computer readable media, computer programs, apparatus, and systems for determining the identity of nucleic acids in nucleotide sequences using, for example, data obtained from sequencing by synthesis methods. The methods of the invention include correcting one or more phenomena that are encountered during nucleotide sequencing, such as using sequencing by synthesis methods. These phenomena include, without limitation, sequence lead, sequence lag, spectral crosstalk, and noise resulting from variations in illumination and/or filter responses.
US09926594B2	Method for the amplification of nucleic acids using heat transfer for nanoparticles A method for the amplification of nucleic acids, in which nanoparticles in a reaction volume transfer heat to their environment through excitation. The method comprises a step of providing nanoparticles with the nucleic acids in a reaction volume and one or more heating steps. In at least one of the heating steps, the heating is achieved at least partially through the excitation of the nanoparticles. The interval of the excitation is chose to be shorter or equal to a critical excitation time.
US09926592B2	Gamma-PNA miniprobes for fluorescent labeling A category of γPNA miniprobes and chimeric γPNA probes is especially useful for detecting RNA and telomeric DNA in a cell sample. In particular, the probes can be used to deliver fluorescent dyes to the telomeres, allowing direct visualization of telomeres in cells.
US09926590B2	Devices and compositions for preservation of cell-free nucleic acids Devices including a composition for preserving and processing cell-free nucleic acids located within a blood sample and methods of using the same are disclosed, wherein a blood sample containing cell-free nucleic acids is treated to reduce both blood cell lysis and nuclease activity within the blood sample. The device may include a direct blood draw tube comprising a composition formulated for stabilizing cell-free nucleic acids within a blood sample including one or more formaldehyde releaser preservative agents, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), one or more solvents, and formaldehyde. The composition is free of separately added formaldehyde but contains the formaldehyde as a result of the one or more formaldehyde releaser preservative agents. The treatment of the sample aids in increasing the amount of cell-free nucleic acids that can be identified and tested while maintaining the structure and integrity of the nucleic acids.
US09926586B2	Rapid method for detection of Salmonella live vaccine strains The present specification discloses methods of detecting a pathogen of interest, components useful in carrying out these methods, including a pre-enrichment media, and enrichment media and a detection solution and kits thereof.
US09926585B2	Method for producing a minor ginsenoside using a ginsenoside glycosidase Provided are a method of producing minor ginsenosides using a ginsenoside glycosidase protein derived from a Microbacterium sp. (Microbacterium testaceum) microorganism, and a composition including the protein for conversion into minor ginsenosides. The ginsenoside glycosidase exhibits very excellent activity of specifically hydrolyzing a sugar at the C-6 position of ginsenoside to convert the ginsenoside into in-vivo absorbable minor ginsenoside, thereby being very usefully applied to mass-production of ginsenoside.
US09926584B2	Expression of natively secreted polypeptides without signal peptide The present invention relates to methods of recombinantly producing a natively secreted polypeptide, the method comprising the steps of providing a microorganism host cell comprising an exogenous polynucleotide encoding a natively secreted polypeptide without a translationally fused signal peptide; cultivating the microorganism host cell under conditions conducive to the expression of the polypeptide and, optionally, recovering the polypeptide, as well as microorganisms, certain polynucleotides, expression constructs and protease substitution variants.
US09926581B2	Fagopyritol synthase genes and uses thereof The present invention relates to an isolated DNA molecule encoding a fagopyritol synthase. A method for producing a fagopyritol, an insulin mediator, an insulin mediator analog, an insulin mediator homolog, or an insulin mediator inhibitor is also described. The method includes providing a fagopyritol synthase, providing a substrate comprising a galactosyl donor and a galactosyl acceptor, and combining the fagopyritol synthase with the substrate under conditions effective produce a fagopyritol, an insulin mediator, an insulin mediator analog, an insulin mediator homolog, or an insulin mediator inhibitor.
US09926579B2	Synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids by recombinant cell The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
US09926573B2	Glyphosate-tolerant gene and use thereof Disclosed is a glyphosate-tolerant gene. The nucleotide sequence of the gene is SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 5, and a mutant form of the gene that maintains the glyphosate-tolerant activity. The amino acid sequence of a protein encoded by the gene is respectively SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 4, or SEQ ID NO: 6, and a mutant form of amino acids in a conserved region 1 of positions 280 to 294 and in a conserved region 2 of positions 416 to 433. Also disclosed is the use of the gene and the mutant form thereof in the production of a glyphosate-resistant/tolerant plant.
US09926566B2	Multiaptamer target detection Described herein are compositions comprising a first aptamer, second aptamer and a target that are capable of forming a ternary complex, and wherein the first aptamer and the second aptamer comprise C-5 pyrimidine modification schemes that are different, and methods of making and using such compositions.
US09926564B2	Aptamers, multimeric aptamers and uses thereof Monomeric and multimeric aptamers are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions which comprise same and methods of using same.
US09926563B2	Modified TGF-beta oligonucleotides The invention refers to an oligonucleotide consisting of 10 to 20 nucleotides of selected regions of the TGF-beta1, TGF-beta2 or TGF-beta3 nucleic acid sequence, which comprises modified nucleotides such as LNA, ENA, polyalkylene oxide-, 2′-fluoro, 2′-O-methoxy and/or 2′-O-methyl modified nucleotides. The selected regions are preferably the region of nucleic acid no. 1380 to 1510, no. 1660 to 1680, no. 2390 to 2410, or no. 2740 to 2810 of the TGF-beta2 nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 1, specific regions of the TGF-beta1 nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 149, or specific regions of the TGF-beta3 nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 267. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such oligonucleotide, wherein the composition or the oligonucleotide is used in the prevention and/or treatment of a malignant and/or benign tumor, an immunologic disease, fibrosis, glaucoma, etc.
US09926561B2	Composition for regenerating normal tissue from fibrotic tissue The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a method for regenerating normal tissue from fibrotic tissue, the pharmaceutical composition and the method employing a collagen-reducing substance. In accordance with the present invention, normal tissue can be therapeutically regenerated from fibrotic tissue.
US09926555B2	Recombinant fusion proteins and libraries from immune cell repertoires Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for generating a repertoire of recombinant fusion polypeptides from immune cells, and uses thereof.
US09926554B2	Recombinant fusion proteins and libraries from immune cell repertoires Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for generating a repertoire of recombinant fusion polypeptides from immune cells, and uses thereof.
US09926552B2	Microfluidic device for extracting, isolating, and analyzing DNA from cells The present invention relates to a microfluidic device for extracting and isolating DNA from cells. The device includes a support having an inlet port for receiving a sample containing a cell, an outlet port for dispensing DNA isolated from the cell, and a microfluidic channel disposed within the support and extending from the inlet port to the outlet port. The microfluidic channel includes a micropillar array, an inflow channel disposed between the inlet port and the micropillar array, and an outflow channel disposed between the micropillar array and the outlet port. The micropillar array includes micropillars spatially configured to entrap, by size exclusion, the cell, to immobilize DNA released from the cell, and to maintain the immobilized DNA in elongated or non-elongated form when hydrodynamic force is applied to the microfluidic channel. Systems and methods of making and using the device are also provided herein.
US09926551B2	Encapsulating device and encapsulating method for encapsulating a sample in a polymer capsule The invention relates to an encapsulating device (100), which is designed to encapsulate a sample (1, 2) in a polymer capsule, comprising a drop generator (10), which is designed to provide a drop (3) of a suspension, which drop contains the sample (1), and a cross-linking device (20), which is designed to polymerize the drop (3), wherein the drop generator (10) has a retaining device (11), which is designed to accommodate the drop (3) in a hanging state, and the cross-linking device (20) is designed to feed a polymerization substance to the hanging drop (3) on the retaining device (11) and to form the polymer capsule. The invention further relates to a method for encapsulating a sample (1, 2) in a polymer capsule.
US09926540B2	Myrmecia incisa reisigl diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene sequence and use thereof Disclosed are an amino acid sequence of myrmecia incise reisigl diacylgycerol acyltransferase, an encoding gene sequence and application thereof. Specifically, based on myrmecia incise reisigl transcriptome sequencing data, cloning to obtain full-length cDNA and full-length DNA sequences of a myrmecia incise reisigl diacylgycerol acyltransferase gene, and expressing the gene in yeast TAG synthesis defect strain H1246, finding that an encoded protein thereof has a capability for synthesizing a TAG, and using a substrate preference experiment to prove that the encoded protein of the gene tends to C18:1 fatty acid.
US09926539B2	Cytochrome P450 enzymes from sorghum bicolor Two novel cytochrome P450 genes are isolated from sorghum, each gene encoding a protein having pentadecatrienyl resorcinol hydroxylase activity. Expression vectors containing these sequences are made and used to elevate levels of pentadecatrienyl resorcinol hydroxylase in transgenic cells and organisms.
US09926537B2	Variant forms of urate oxidase and use thereof Genetically modified proteins with uricolytic activity are described. Proteins comprising truncated urate oxidases and methods for producing them, including PEGylated proteins comprising truncated urate oxidase are described.
US09926536B2	Glucose oxidase variants and methods of using the same Novel glucose oxidase (GOx) variants are disclosed that have the substitutions of T30V and I94V set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, and additionally at least one further amino acid substitution in the enzyme sequence in any of the positions S53; A137; A173; A332; F414 and V560. The GOx variants herein exhibit specificity for glucose and significantly reduced oxygen consumption rates and/or increased enzyme activity for electron mediators other than oxygen. Also provided are assay devices incorporating at least one of the GOx variants herein for improved blood glucose measurements.
US09926535B2	High titer recombinant influenza viruses for vaccines The invention provides a composition useful to prepare high titer influenza viruses, e.g., in the absence of helper virus, which includes at least five internal genes from an influenza virus isolate that replicates to high titers in embryonated chicken eggs or MDCK cells.
US09926530B2	Warmer and process for promoting a biological reaction The present invention relates to the use of warmers, or autonomous heat packs, for heating and maintaining a solution on at a suitable temperature, for the period of time required to accomplish a chemical, biochemical or biological reaction, in particular in molecular biology or cell biology applications. Biology kits containing warmers are also part of this invention.
US09926527B2	Modified organisms for producing gums The production of a diutan polysaccharide exhibiting increased viscosity properties as compared with previously produced polysaccharide of the same type of repeating units. Such an improved diutan polysaccharide is produced through the generation of a derivative of Sphingomonas sp. ATCC 53159 that harbors a multicopy broad host-range plasmid into which genes for biosynthesis of diutan polysaccharide have been cloned. The inventive methods of production of such an improved diutan polysaccharide, as well as the novel cloned genes required to produce the improved diutan within such a method, are also encompassed within this invention. Additionally, the novel engineered Sphingomonas strain including the needed DNA sequence is encompassed within this invention.
US09926526B2	Methods and system for interfering with viability of bacteria and related compounds and compositions Provided herein are methods and systems for interfering with viability of bacteria and related compounds and compositions.
US09926524B2	Gas permeable material The invention describes a gas permeable fluoropolymer and silicone material used in the construction of cell culture bags.
US09926521B2	Microfluidic particle-analysis systems The invention provides systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for the microfluidic manipulation and/or detection of particles, such as cells and/or beads. The invention provides systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for the microfluidic manipulation and/or analysis of particles, such as cells, viruses, organelles, beads, and/or vesicles. The invention also provides microfluidic mechanisms for carrying out these manipulations and analyses. These mechanisms may enable controlled input, movement/positioning, retention/localization, treatment, measurement, release, and/or output of particles. Furthermore, these mechanisms may be combined in any suitable order and/or employed for any suitable number of times within a system. Accordingly, these combinations may allow particles to be sorted, cultured, mixed, treated, and/or assayed, among others, as single particles, mixed groups of particles, arrays of particles, heterogeneous particle sets, and/or homogeneous particle sets, among others, in series and/or in parallel. In addition, these combinations may enable microfluidic systems to be reused. Furthermore, these combinations may allow the response of particles to treatment to be measured on a shorter time scale than was previously possible. Therefore, systems of the invention may allow a broad range of cell and particle assays, such as drug screens, cell characterizations, research studies, and/or clinical analyses, among others, to be scaled down to microfluidic size. Such scaled-down assays may use less sample and reagent, may be less labor intensive, and/or may be more informative than comparable macrofluidic assays.
US09926518B2	Aqueous composition suitable for cleaning and protection comprising silica nanoparticles, copolymer of acrylamide and acrylic acid, nonionic and anionic surfactant Compositions include a water-soluble polymer, silica nanoparticles, and a combination of a nonionic and anionic dispersed in an aqueous liquid phase. The polymer is a water-soluble copolymer of acrylic acid and an acrylamide, or a salt of the same. Methods of using the compositions to clean and coat a substrate are also disclosed.
US09926515B2	Contact lens care solution The invention is related to a contact lens care solution comprising a buffer solution, a chelating agent, a surfactant and a wetting agent, wherein the wetting agent comprises 100 parts by weight of glycerol, 0.5 to 40 parts by weight of vinylacetamide-containing polymer and 5 to 40 parts by weight of alginic acid.
US09926513B2	Methods for creating concentrated plant material solutions Methods for creating concentrated plant material solution, including combining ethanol-soluble, water-insoluble concentrated plant material with ethanol to define mixtures and reducing the amount of ethanol in the mixtures until the mixtures have viscosities compatible for use with electronic cigarettes. Some examples include combining ethanol-soluble, water-insoluble concentrated plant material, hydrocarbon bases, and liquid solutions containing ethanol to define mixtures, removing the hydrocarbon bases from the mixtures, and reducing the ethanol content of the mixtures until the mixtures define viscosities compatible for use with electronic cigarettes. Some examples include extracting solute from source materials and including the extracted solute in the ethanol-soluble, water-insoluble concentrated plant material.
US09926512B2	Systems and methods for closed loop solvent extraction and purification Provided herein are systems and methods for the facile extraction and purification of oils from plant material, including cannabis and hemp. The systems and methods herein are versatile, and may utilize a wide range of solvents to extract oils from a variety of plant-based material. Further, the provided systems and methods are closed loop, reducing the loss solvent and decreasing the risk of safety concerns such as human exposure to solvent chemicals or explosion of volatiles. In some embodiments, the systems and methods remove impurities from the extracted oils, for example waxes or other precipitates, and provide a higher purity and higher quality extract.
US09926510B2	Lubricant composition A lubricant composition comprising from 75 to 95 percent by weight polyalphaolefin base oil; and from 7.5 to 25 percent by weight oil soluble polyalkylene glycol (OSP) additive, wherein the polyalkylene glycol has a viscosity at 40° C. from 15 cSt to 50 cSt and comprises units derived from propylene oxide and units derived from butylene oxide; wherein the lubricant composition exhibits a four ball EP weld load result of at least 160 kg and an air release value at 75° C. of less than 3 minutes is provided.
US09926508B2	Ionic liquid, lubricant, and magnetic recording medium A lubricant including an ionic liquid, which includes a conjugate acid (B+) and a conjugate base (X−), and is protic, wherein the conjugate acid includes a straight-chain hydrocarbon group having 10 or more carbon atoms, and wherein the conjugate base is represented by the following general formula (1): where n is an integer of from 0 to 6 in the general formula (1).
US09926507B2	Method for monitoring and control of torrefaction temperature The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for precise monitoring and control of torrefaction temperature, which enables accurate control of the quality and properties of the torrefied material. The method includes determining the surface temperature of the biomass in the torrefaction arrangement is using an IR-thermometer and hot nitrogen gas a purge gas.
US09926505B1	Renewable diamondoid fuels A method to generate dense, multi-cyclic diamondoid fuels from bio-derived sesquiterpenes. This process can be conducted with both heterogeneous and homogenous catalysts and produces the targeted isomers in high yield. The resulting multi-cyclic structures impart significantly higher densities and volumetric net heats of combustion while maintaining low viscosities which allow for use at low temperature/high altitude. Moreover, bio-derived sesquiterpenes can be produced from renewable biomass sources. Use of these fuels will decrease Navy dependence on fossil fuels and will also reduce net carbon emissions.
US09926496B2	Process and apparatus employing microchannel process technology This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
US09926491B2	Ammonium polyphosphate based fire-retardant compositions An ammonium polyphosphate based fire-retardant composition comprises an ammonium polyphosphate, a suspending agent, and an effective amount of at least two corrosion inhibiting agents selected from the group of corrosion inhibiting agents including activated carbon, Epsom salts, Gypsum, azoles, and vapor phase inhibitors. The composition may further include a xanthan gum, a coloring agent or both. TABLE 1 Formulation in Weight % Formu-Formu-Formu-Formu-Formu-Formu- Componentlation 1lation 2lation 3lation 4lation 5lation 6 Ammonium 91.8091.8091.7590.8091.8091.75 Polyphosphate Attapulgite 1.501.501.501.501.501.50 Clay Iron Oxide1.201.201.201.201.201.20 Xanthan Gum1.301.301.301.301.301.30 Epsom Salt0.100.100.150.100.100.15 2-mercapto-0.100.100.100.100.100.10 benzothiazole Benzotriazole1.002.502.502.002.002.00 VpCl-609 ™2.001.501.502.00—— Ammonium ————2.002.00 Benzoate Ethanolamine———1.00—— Activated 1.00 ———— Carbon Total100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
US09926490B2	Liquid crystal medium The present invention relates to a liquid crystal (LC) medium comprising a polymerizable compound, one or more compounds of formula Q, and one or more compounds of formula AN1 to a process for its preparation, to its use for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in LC displays, especially in an LC display of the polymer sustained alignment (PSA) type, and to an LC display, especially a PSA display, comprising it.
US09926488B2	Phosphor A phosphor, having a general formula of K2[Si1-xGex]yF6:Mn1-y4+. The phosphor is excited to emit a light having a first main emission peak with a first maximum emission intensity and a first dominant wavelength, wherein a relative emission intensity S of the light of the phosphor is constantly greater than 85% across an temperature of the phosphor between 300 K and 470 K during operation, wherein S=(IT/IRT)*100%, IRT and IT are the first maximum emission intensity when the temperature of the phosphor is at 300 K and T during operation respectively, and 300 K
US09926487B2	Polymer proppant with increased thermal resistance and method for producing same The increased thermal strength polymer proppant and method for producing the same relate to the oil and gas production technology using materials of high-molecular compounds, especially to proppants of polymer materials with high requirements for the physical and mechanical characteristics, utilized as propping granules in the oil and gas production by a method of hydraulic fracturing. The proppant is made of a metathesis-radically cross-linked mixture of oligocyclopentadienes and methylcarboxy norbornene esters. The proppant represents microspheres having a roundness and sphericity of at least 0.9 for no less than 80% by weight, whose average size being in the range 0.25-1.1 mm and a bulk density being in the range of 0.5-0.7 g/cm3. The technical result is an increase in thermal strength of the proppant material, providing for a compressive strength of at least 150 MPa at a temperature of not less than 100° C.
US09926486B2	Surfactant assisted oil recovery using alcohol ether sulfonates and cationic surfactants A composition comprising an alcohol ether sulfonate and a quaternary ammonium salt is provided for use in methods of increasing recovery of crude oil from a subterranean hydrocarbon-containing formation.
US09926481B2	Polymeric viscosifiers for use in water-based drilling fluids Systems and methods for drilling in a subterranean formation are disclosed. A method comprises providing a drilling fluid, wherein the drilling fluid comprises an aqueous fluid; a first polymer comprising 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, vinylpyrrolidinone, pentaerythritol allyl ether, and methylenebisacrylamide; and a second polymer comprising acrylate, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, methacrylic acid, and allyloxy 2-hydroxy propane sulfonic acid. The method further comprises placing the drilling fluid into the subterranean formation and drilling a wellbore in the subterranean formation.
US09926477B2	Aggregates of diamond with vitrified bond The present disclosure relates to abrasive aggregates comprised of abrasive particles in a vitreous binder composition, and methods of making and using such abrasive aggregates, including in abrasive articles. The abrasive aggregates can include modifier particles. The abrasive aggregates can include a layer of outer particles on at least a portion of the outer surface of the abrasive aggregate.
US09926467B2	Superhydrophobic compositions and coating process for the internal surface of tubular structures A method for depositing a coating includes creating a vacuum within an interior volume of a tubular structure, wherein the tubular structure also includes an internal surface. Gas is supplied to the interior volume of the tubular structure, wherein the gas includes a plasma precursor in the gas phase. The tubular structure is biased relative to ground. Plasma having a density is formed and cyclically positioned along the length of the tubular structure. Positive ions of the plasma precursor gas are generated and are deposited on the internal surface forming a coating on the internal surface, wherein the coating exhibits a water contact angle of greater than 120°.
US09926463B2	Dynamic surfaces Compositions and methods for changing a property of a coating are provided. The coating includes a dynamic material configured to be reversibly convertible between a hydrophobic state and a hydrophilic state, wherein transition between the hydrophilic state to the hydrophobic state occurs in an environment dependent manner. The coating also includes an environment altering material configured to alter the hydrophobic or hydrophilic state of the dynamic material.
US09926462B2	Composition for forming liquid immersion upper layer film, and polymer An immersion upper layer film-forming composition includes [A] a polymer component that includes a polymer (A1), and [B] a solvent, the polymer (A1) including a structural unit (I) that includes a group represented by the following formula (i). The structural unit (I) is preferably a structural unit (I-1) represented by the following formula (1). The polymer component [A] preferably further includes a structural unit (II-1) represented by the following formula (2), the structural unit (II-1) being included in the polymer (A1) or a polymer other than the polymer (A1). The polymer component [A] preferably further includes a structural unit (III) that includes a carboxyl group, the structural unit (III) being included in the polymer (A1) or a polymer other than the polymer (A1).
US09926459B2	Energy saving self-cleaning roof paint A paint composition for forming energy saving self-cleaning coatings includes water, a binder composition, a powder catalyst composition, a first pigment composition, a second pigment composition, and a fluoropolymer-composition. The binder composition includes a first acrylic resin having an average particle size from about 0.2 to 1 micron and a glass transition temperature less than about 10° C. The powder catalyst composition includes anatase titanium dioxide with a surface area from about 50 to 500 m2/g. It should be appreciated that anatase provides catalyst activity that is useful for providing the self-cleaning properties of the present embodiment. The first pigment composition includes rutile titanium dioxide which typically has low or no catalytic activity while the second pigment composition is different than the first pigment composition. Characteristically, the fluoropolymer-containing composition includes polyvinylidene fluoride and a second acrylic resin.
US09926458B2	Poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing and silica nanoparticle multilayer coatings and methods Articles having poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing (PVA-containing) and silica nanoparticle multilayer coatings are provided. More specifically, articles include a substrate and a multilayer coating attached to the substrate. The multilayer coating includes a first silica layer and a first PVA-containing layer. The first silica layer is a primer layer of the multilayer coating, and the silica layer comprises a plurality of acid-sintered interconnected silica nanoparticles arranged to form a continuous three-dimensional porous network. The PVA-containing and silica nanoparticle multilayer coatings can be used on a large variety of substrates and tend to be resistant to wet and dry abrasions, scratches, and impacts.
US09926457B2	Inherently printable polymeric material and related methods An inherently printable polymeric material is provided. The polymeric material includes a homogenous mixture of a thermoplastic polymer with a Tg of about 30-80° C., a cyclic olefin copolymer, an ionomer of ethylene and methacrylic acid, and a thermoplastic rubber. The polymeric material can be printed without requiring printing receptive layers or treatments. The polymeric material can be thermoformed, yet retains its printability even after thermoforming.
US09926456B2	Method of making sacrificial coating for an intermediate transfer member of indirect printing apparatus A method of making a sacrificial coating composition is disclosed. The method comprises emulsifying an oil with surfactant and water to form an oil-in-water emulsion; and combining ingredients comprising (i) at least one polymer, (ii) at least one hygroscopic material, (iii) the oil-in water emulsion and (iv) water to produce the sacrificial coating composition. The at least one polymer is selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic polymer, a latex comprising polymer particles dispersed in a continuous liquid phase, or mixtures thereof.
US09926455B2	Solder mask compositions for aerosol jet printing A solder mask ink for aerosol jet printing includes a metal oxide and a propylene glycol-based solvent; the solder mask ink has a viscosity from about 50 cps to about 1,000 cps at shear rate of 10 1/s at 25° C., and a shear thinning index from about 1.0 to about 2.0.
US09926452B2	Use of aqueous polymer dispersion in coating agents for improving colour retention The present invention provides the use of aqueous polymer dispersions comprising (a) at least two monomers M1 having a glass transition temperature ≥25° C., (b) at least two monomers M2 having a glass transition temperature <25° C., and also further monomers M3, as binders in coating materials for improving the shade stability (color retention).
US09926451B2	Silane-modified silicic acid, method for the production and use thereof The invention relates to silane-modified silicas having a BET surface area of 40 to 155 m2/g, a sulphur content between 0.05% and 25% by weight and a particle size d5 of ≥4 μm, and d50 of ≥16 μm.The silane-modified silicas are used in rubber mixtures.
US09926448B2	Asphalt modifier and asphalt composition comprising the same Provided are an asphalt modifier comprising a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon-conjugated diene block copolymer of Formula 1 and an asphalt composition comprising the asphalt modifier. (A-B-C)n-D [Formula 1] (where A, B, C, D, and n are the same as defined in the specification)The asphalt modifier comprising the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon-conjugated diene block copolymer of Formula 1 may improve low-temperature and high-temperature physical properties when used in the asphalt composition, and since the asphalt modifier may also reduce dissolution time by increasing a dissolution rate, storage stability of the asphalt composition may be improved.
US09926439B2	Nitrile rubber article having natural rubber characteristics An carboxylated nitrile-butadiene rubber latex formulation composed of a blend of a first acrylonitrile terpolymer and a second acrylonitrile terpolymer, wherein: the acrylonitrile content of the blended terpolymers is between 17 and 45% by weight, the methacrylic acid content of the blended terpolymers is less than 15% by weight, and the remaining balance of the terpolymers being butadiene. The invention also includes an elastomeric nitrile rubber article made from the formulation.
US09926437B2	Rubber composition for tires, and pneumatic tire Provided are a rubber composition for tires, capable of improving discoloration resistance and tire appearance while maintaining good handling stability, crack resistance, and ozone resistance or improving these properties, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for tires including a rubber component having a combined amount of polybutadiene rubber, natural rubber, and polyisoprene rubber of 90% by mass or more based on 100% by mass of a rubber component; sulfur; a pluronic nonionic surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 5.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; and carbon black in an amount of 2 to 70 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
US09926434B2	Fire-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer composition The flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, (A) a (poly)phosphate compound represented by general formula (1), (B) a (poly)phosphate compound represented by general formula (3), and (C) silicon dioxide. The composition preferably contains (D) zinc oxide. Symbols n, X1, and p in formula (1) and r, Y1, and q in formula (3) are as defined in the description.
US09926432B2	Antioxidant stabilized crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for medical device applications An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.
US09926426B2	Non-chemical, mechanical procedure for the devulcanization of scrap rubber and/or elastomers and apparatus therefor Method of devulcanizing rubber and/or elastomers without the need for a chemical agent, in which method the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers are fed into a planetary roller extruder, which planetary roller extruder has a housing, a central spindle, and at least one group of planetary spindles. Mechanical and thermal stress is generated on the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers by kneading and/or crushing the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers using the central spindle and the planetary spindles. The mechanical and thermal stress alone is sufficient to break or destroy the molecular chains or bonds of the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers.
US09926425B2	Method for degrading biodegradable resin An object of the present invention is to provide a method for efficiently degrading a biodegradable resin. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for degrading a biodegradable resin, the method comprising degrading the biodegradable resin in a buffer solution containing a biodegradable resin-degrading enzyme having an optimum pH of 7.5 or higher, wherein no anion derived from a buffer component is present on one side of an equilibrium equation of buffering of the buffer solution, and a pH of the buffer solution is adjusted within a pH range which gives conditions for shifting the equilibrium towards the side on which no anion is present. Further, the present invention relates to a method for degrading a biodegradable resin, the method comprising degrading the biodegradable resin in an enzymatic reaction liquid containing a biodegradable resin-degrading enzyme having an optimum concentration, wherein the degradation is conducted in a reaction liquid having an enzyme concentration which gives a biodegradable resin degradation ratio of 60% or higher, where a biodegradable resin degradation ratio at said optimum concentration is referred to as 100%.
US09926424B2	Use of polyurea nanoparticles as performance modifiers in polyurethane materials Nano-sized polyurea particles or a dispersion of polyurea particles suitable for improving the mechanical properties of a polyurethane material, said particles having at least equivalent diameter dimensions in the nanosize range of 50 nm up to 700 nm, a uniform equivalent diameter particle size distribution, an amount of urethane bonds calculated on the total amount of urea+urethane bonds in said particles of <1%, and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of >100° C., preferably Tg>120° C., more preferably >150° C. measured in a second heating cycle after heating to >220° C. at 20° per minute using Differential Scanning calorimetry.
US09926421B2	Vacuum-supported method for the production of polyurethane foam The present invention is related to a method for the production of polyurethane foam, comprising the steps of: providing an isocyanate-reactive component A comprising a polyol component A1 which further comprises a physical blowing agent T; combining at least the isocyanate-reactive component A and an isocyanate component B, thereby obtaining a polyurethane reaction mixture; providing the polyurethane reaction mixture in a cavity (11); and reducing the pressure within the cavity (11) to a pressure lower than ambient pressure; characterized in that the cavity (11) is ventilated to ambient pressure before the gel time of the polyurethane reaction mixture is reached.
US09926420B2	Hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates Hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates and methods of making hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates from 4-acryloylmorpholine are disclosed.
US09926417B2	Nanoscale β-nucleating agent for polypropylene The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion of nanoscale dicarboxylic acid salts, to the use of these dispersions for producing a compound, and to the use for producing films. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for producing films.
US09926416B2	Method for producing porous articles from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymers that have an average molecular weight of at least 500,000 g/mol and an enthalpy of at least 190 J/g is provided. The UHMWPE polymer may include at least one comonomer. The UHMWPE polymer is used to form a membrane, that, when expanded, has a node and fibril structure. The UHMWPE membrane has an endotherm of about 150° C. associated with the fibrils in the membrane. The membrane has a percent porosity of at least 25%, and in exemplary embodiments, the percent porosity is at least 60%. Additionally, the UHMWPE membrane has a thickness less than 1 mm. An UHMWPE membrane may be formed by lubricating the UHMWPE polymer, subjecting the lubricated polymer to pressure at a temperature below the melting point of the UHMWPE polymer to form a tape, and expanding the tape at a temperature below the melting temperature of the UHMWPE polymer.
US09926413B2	Methods of making an elastomer composite reinforced with silica and products containing same Methods to make a silica elastomer composite with a destabilized dispersion of a never-dried, or as-produced, precipitated silica are described, along with silica elastomer composites made from the methods. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
US09926412B2	Enhancing the physical properties of semi-crystalline polymers via solid-state shear pulverization Solid-state shear pulverization of semi-crystalline polymers and copolymers thereof and related methods for enhanced crystallization kinetics and physical/mechanical properties.
US09926409B2	Organopolysiloxane graft polymer The present invention relates to a organopolysiloxane graft polymer including an organopolysiloxane segment as a main chain thereof and an unsaturated monomer-derived polymer segment as a side chain thereof, in which the unsaturated monomer-derived polymer segment contains a repeating unit derived from N,N-dimethyl acrylamide in an amount of not less than 50% by mass and not more than 100% by mass, and a content of the organopolysiloxane segment in the organopolysiloxane graft polymer is not less than 10% by mass and not more than 70% by mass.
US09926408B2	Preparation of imide oligomers via concurrent reactive extrusion Reactive extrusion can be used in a continuous, solvent-less preparation of imide oligomers involving two competing reactions among three ingredients, the first reaction between a dianhydride and a diamine and the second reaction between an endcap and the same diamine. The imide oligomer can form a composite via conventional production methods or via formation of a film from imide oligomer re-melted in an extruder before being impregnated into tape or fabric.
US09926405B2	Resin composition A resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a compound represented by formula (1) below; (C) a curing accelerator; and (D) a silane coupling agent is provided. The compound of the (B) component has a content of 1:0.5 to 1:2.5, in terms of an equivalent ratio between epoxy groups in the epoxy resin of the (A) component and thiol groups in the compound of the (B) component, the silane coupling agent of the (D) component has a content of 0.2 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass in total of the (A) component, the (B) component, the (C) component, and the (D) component, and an equivalent ratio between thiol groups in the compound of the (B) component and Si in the silane coupling agent of the (D) is 1:0.002 to 1:1.
US09926404B2	Curing compositions Epoxy compositions include a cucurbituril in complex with a curative, and methods for curing the epoxy composition. The curative is reactive with an epoxy compound, and the curative may be a cure accelerator or a cure hardener. Cured resins are obtained or obtainable from the epoxy compositions. Complexes of a cucurbituril have a curative.
US09926403B2	Process for making rigid polyurethane or urethane-modified polyisocyanurate foams Process for preparing rigid polyurethane or urethane-modified polyisocyanurate foams from polyisocyanates and polyfunctional isocyanate-reactive compounds in the presence of blowing agents wherein the polyfunctional isocyanate-reactive compounds comprise a polyether polyol having a hydroxyl number of between 50 and 650 mg KOH/g obtained by reacting a polyfunctional initiator first with ethylene oxide and subsequently with propylene oxide wherein the propoxylation degree is between 0.33 and 2 mole propylene oxide per active hydrogen atom in the initiator and wherein the molar ratio of ethylene oxide to propylene oxide in said polyether polyol is at least 2.
US09926400B2	Method of making hydroxyaryl-functionalized interpolymer by free radical initiated polymerization Radical polymerization techniques can be used to polymerize monomers that include a class of hydroxyaryl compounds so as to provide polymers that exhibit desirable properties including, but not limited to, reduced hysteresis. Compositions such as vulcanizates in which such polymers can be utilized and products such as tire components that incorporate and/or are manufactured from such compositions also are provided.
US09926399B2	High strength polyisobutylene polyurethanes An elastomeric polymer, comprising (1) a hard segment in the amount of 10% to 60% by weight of the elastomeric polymer, wherein the hard segment includes a urethane, urea, or urethaneurea; and (2) a soft segment in the amount of 40% to 90% by weight of the elastomeric polymer, wherein the soft segment includes a polyisobutylene macrodiol and/or diamine. Additionally disclosed is a method of forming a polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic urethane, comprising the steps of (a) reacting a polyisobutylene macrodiol and/or diamine with a diisocyanate to form a first reaction mixture; (b) combining a metal catalyst and a chain extender with the first reaction mixture to create a second reaction mixture, a molar ratio of the metal catalyst to the diisocyanate being greater than 0.0:1 and less than or equal to 0.4:1; and (c) reacting the second reaction mixture for a period of time sufficient to form the polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic urethane.
US09926398B2	Composite particles and a process for making the same The invention provides composite particles comprising core particles having organosilica particles disposed about the core particles. The invention also provides a process for making the composite particles.
US09926393B2	Ziegler-natta—metallocene dual catalyst systems with activator-supports Catalyst systems having both a metallocene catalyst component and a Ziegler-Natta component are disclosed. Such catalyst systems can contain a metallocene compound, an activator-support, an organoaluminum compound, and a Ziegler-Natta component comprising titanium supported on magnesium chloride.
US09926386B2	Living radical polymerization catalyst, and polymer production method using same An object of the present invention is to provide a living radical polymerization catalyst that is excellent in terms of safety and cost, and is applicable to various vinyl monomers, and to provide a method for producing a polymer using this living radical polymerization catalyst. The living radical polymerization catalyst contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkali metal halide compounds and alkaline earth metal halide compounds.
US09926385B2	Method for producing water-soluble cellulose ether having low degree of polymerization and method for producing film coating composition comprising same Provided are a method for producing a water-soluble cellulose ether having a low degree of polymerization and enhanced whiteness, and the like. The method includes the steps of: bringing a pulp powder having a multiplication product of less than 0.004 mm2 which is obtained by multiplying a number-average fiber length by a number-average fiber width, each measured with a Kajaani fiber length analyzer, into contact with an alkali metal hydroxide to obtain an alkali cellulose; reacting the alkali cellulose with an etherifying agent to obtain a crude water-soluble cellulose ether having a high degree of polymerization; purifying the crude water-soluble cellulose ether; drying the purified water-soluble cellulose ether; grinding the dried water-soluble cellulose ether into a water-soluble cellulose ether powder; and depolymerizing the water-soluble cellulose ether powder to obtain the water-soluble cellulose ether having a low degree of polymerization.
US09926379B2	Bispecific antibodies specific for FAP and DR5, antibodies specific for DR5 The present invention relates to bispecific antibodies comprising at least one antigen binding site specific for DR5 and at least one antigen binding site specific for FAP, antibodies specific for DR5, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof.
US09926377B2	Anti-GPC3 antibodies and immunoconjugates The invention provides anti-GPC3 antibodies and immunoconjugates and methods of using the same.
US09926367B2	Antibodies that bind human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTPbeta) and uses thereof Antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTPβ), and uses thereof.
US09926366B2	Methods of treating a hemolytic disorder comprising administering anti-properdin antibodies A method of treating a hemolytic disorder in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that binds to a component of alternative pathway C3 convertase and selectively inhibits C3a, C5a, C3b, C5b, and C5b-9 produced exclusively by the alternative pathway, without inhibiting any of the classical pathway's ability to produce C3a, C5a, C3b, C5b, and C5b-9.
US09926360B2	Monomeric recombinant MHC molecules useful for manipulation of antigen-specific T-cells The present invention provides, in particular embodiments, for modified recombinant T cell receptor (TCR) ligands (RTLs) comprising a MHC class I or MHC class II component. The modified RTLs have redesigned surface features that preclude or reduce aggregation, wherein the modified molecules retain the ability to bind Ag-peptides, target antigen-specific T cells, inhibit T cell proliferation in an Ag-specific manner and have utility to treat, inter alia, autoimmune disease and other conditions mediated by antigen-specific T cells in vivo.
US09926359B2	Optogenetic inhibition of overactive neuronal activity This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins, vectors, and methods of treating neurological conditions by exposing neurons to an opsin and luciferase in the presence of a luciferin. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing epilepsy or seizures comprising administering an effective amount of a vector that encodes an opsin and luciferase in combination with a luciferin to a subject in need thereof.
US09926355B2	Chimeric fibroblast growth factor 21 proteins and methods of use The present invention relates to a chimeric protein that includes an N-terminus coupled to a C-terminus, where the N-terminus includes a portion of a paracrine fibroblast growth factor (“FGF”) and the C-terminus includes a C-terminal portion of an FGF21 molecule. The portion of the paracrine FGF is modified to decrease binding affinity for heparin and/or heparan sulfate compared to the portion without the modification. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including chimeric proteins according to the present invention, methods for treating a subject suffering from diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome, and methods of screening for compounds with enhanced binding affinity for the βKlotho-FGF receptor complex involving the use of chimeric proteins of the present invention.
US09926352B2	Chimeric dystrophin-VSV-G protein to treat dystrophinopathies A chimeric protein that is a fusion construct of a series of functional domains is used to deliver a therapeutic agent to a human subject suffering from disease. In some embodiments, the chimeric protein includes a therapeutic region, a transportation region, and a cleavage region disposed between the therapeutic region and the transportation region. The transportation region allows the chimeric protein to be moved across a cellular membrane of an affected cell within the subject. Cleavage of the chimeric protein at the cleavage region once within the cell separates the therapeutic region from the transportation region, enabling the therapeutic region to function normally within the cell. The therapeutic region can be effective in the treatment of, for example, muscular dystrophy, diastrophic dysplasia, malignant melanoma, porphyria, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome, cystic fibrosis, progeria, Marfan syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, adrenoleukodystrophy, and the like.
US09926349B2	Chimeric molecule useful in immunotherapy for leishmaniasis, which includes a fragment of the PFR1 protein of leishmania infantum with specific immunodominant epitopes The present invention claims an isolated nucleotide sequence characterized by encoding the PFR1 protein of Leishmania infantum or a fragment thereof. This PFR1 protein or a fragment thereof comprises at least a selected immunodominant epitope between the following group: SEQ ID No: 1, SEQ ID No: 2, SEQ ID No: 3, SEQ ID No: 4, SEQ ID No: 5, SEQ ID No: 6, SEQ ID No: 7 and SEQ ID No: 8, where the immunodominant epitope is able to induce an antigen-specific T cell cytotoxic immune response in an animal, against the kinetoplastids causing the leishmaniasis disease. The immunodominant epitopes are cytotoxic T-lymphocyte activators and they present a high binding affinity for A2 type MHC Class I molecule.
US09926347B2	Methods for engineering sugar transporter preferences Provided herein are compositions and methods useful for transporting xylose, arabinose and other monosaccharides, into a yeast cell.
US09926343B2	Mutant fragments of OspA and methods and uses relating thereto The present invention relates to a polypeptide comprising a mutant fragment of an outer surface protein A (OspA), a nucleic acid coding the same, a pharmaceutical composition (particularly for use as a medicament of in a method of treating or preventing a Borrelia infection) comprising the polypeptide and/or the nucleic acid, a method of treating or preventing a Borrelia infection and a method of immunizing a subject.
US09926342B2	Recombinant VapA and VapC peptides and uses thereof The present invention provides a recombinant protein comprising consecutive amino acids, the sequence of which is substantially identical to a sequence of amino acids present in a Rhodococcus equi virulence-associated protein and compositions containing fusion proteins of the invention. The present invention also provides uses of the compositions in the manufacture of hyperimmune plasma against Rhodococcus equi, in producing a hyperimmune plasma against Rhodococcus equi in protecting an animal against Rhodococcus equi and in protecting a newborn animal against Rhodococcus equi.
US09926339B2	Fluorine-containing silane compound A novel fluorine-containing silane compound is provided. The fluorine-containing silane compound is capable of providing excellent water repellency and oil repellency, and is useful as a fluorine-containing silane coupling agent with applicability to a wide variety of applications, even if it has a chemical structure, which is free of a perfluoroalkyl group of 8 or more of carbon atoms; and has no risk of formation of PFOS or PFOA causing bioaccumulation potential and environment adaptability problems. A fluorine-containing silane compound containing at least one of each of a nitrogen-containing perfluoroalkyl group and an alkoxysilyl group in the molecule is selected.
US09926337B2	Substituted asymmetric ureas as modulators of ghrelin receptor activity Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases which are pathophysiologically mediated by the ghrelin receptor. The compounds have the general Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US09926335B2	5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[b]thieno-[2,3-d]azepine derivative There is provided a 5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[b]thieno-[2,3-d]azepine derivative which is useful in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and for the prevention of disease associated with RSV infection. (Formula (1)).
US09926334B1	Compositions to detect remnant cancer cells Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for detecting remnant cancer cells in a tissue sample.
US09926333B2	Flap modulators The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or a form thereof, wherein ring A, R1, L and R2 are as defined herein, useful as FLAP modulators. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I). Methods of making and using the compounds of Formula (I) are also within the scope of the invention.
US09926331B2	Method of preparing anhydrosugar alcohol using additive for prohibiting polymerization by dehydration The present invention relates to a method for producing anhydrosugar alcohol using an organic additive having one hydroxyl group. The present invention makes it possible to prevent oligomers and polymers from being produced by polymerization of isosorbide during dehydration of sorbitol molecules, and thus solves problems, including a reduction in fluidity in a dehydration reactor, interference with the flow of fluids in the reactor and pipelines, and interference with stirrer operation, which occur due to the oligomers and polymers.

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