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US10000414B2 Accelerated drying concrete compositions and methods of manufacturing thereof
Cementitious compositions and processes for preparing and using the cementitious compositions are provided. The cementitious compositions are characterized by the property of a reduced or an attenuated water vapor emission from a cementitious mix and a concrete formed therefrom. Certain cementitious compositions are characterized by the property of accelerated drying while still maintaining good workability. Methods of improving water retention and surface drying of concrete, including lightweight concrete are provided. A water soluble ionic salt may be used to sequester water within the pores and capillaries of the cement paste and/or porous lightweight aggregate. In some examples, the salt may be added directly to concrete or aggregates may be infused with a water-salt solution to provide treated porous aggregates having improved water saturation and water retention.
US10000409B2 Alkali-doped and alkali-free boroaluminosilicate glass
Alkali-doped boroaluminosilicate glasses are provided. The glasses include the network formers SiO2, B2O3, and Al2O3. The glass may, in some embodiments, have a Young's modulus of less than about 65 GPa and/or a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than about 40×10−7/° C. The glass may be used as a cover glass for electronic devices, a color filter substrate, a thin film transistor substrate, or an outer clad layer for a glass laminate.
US10000402B2 Producing algal biomass and products from organic solid material
A method for treating solid organic materials includes providing phagotrophic algae, providing solid organic material, combining the algae and the solid organic material, allowing the algae to grow by engulfing or uptaking the solid organic material, forming an algal product, and collecting the algal product. The method can also include a pretreatment step. The solid organic material can be waste activated sludge. A system for treating and disposing solid organic material is also provided.
US10000399B2 Denitrification of saline industrial waste water
The present invention concerns a biochemical process for the denitrification of a hypersaline wastewater composition.
US10000390B2 Controlled microwave assisted synthesis of functionalized silica nanoparticles
A method of synthesizing silica nanoparticles. The method includes hydrolyzing a silica precursor to form a plurality of monomers, each monomer of the plurality comprising a microwave reactive silicon species. The plurality of monomers is irradiated by an energy source configured to generate microwave frequency energy. Irradiation cases the plurality of monomers polymerize into a silica nanoparticle.
US10000389B2 System and method for controlling frothing during atmospheric leaching of metal sulphides using silicates
A method of controlling frothing during atmospheric or substantially atmospheric leaching of a metal sulfide is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method may comprise the steps of (a) producing a metal sulfide concentrate via flotation; (b) producing a tailings stream via flotation; and, (c) diverting a portion or all of said produced tailings stream to an atmospheric or substantially atmospheric sulfide leach circuit. A metal recovery flowsheet is also disclosed. In some embodiments, the metal recovery flowsheet may comprise a unit operation comprising: (a) a sulfide concentrator comprising a flotation circuit, the flotation circuit producing a metal sulfide concentrate stream, and a tailings stream; and, (b) an atmospheric or substantially atmospheric metal sulfide leach circuit. The sulfide concentrator may be operatively connected to the atmospheric or substantially atmospheric metal sulfide leach circuit via both of said metal sulfide concentrate stream, and said tailings stream.
US10000388B2 Production of PCC
The present invention is directed to a process for producing an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate, wherein a milk of lime is prepared by mixing water, a calcium oxide containing material, at least one water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight Mw in the range from 200 to 6500 g/mol, and at least one slaking additive, and subsequently, the milk of lime is carbonated to form an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate.
US10000386B2 Method for forming of siliceous film and siliceous film formed using same
A siliceous film having high purity and a low etching rate is formed by (a) a step for forming a siliceous film on a substrate by coating a solution composed of a polysilazane, e.g., perhydropolysilazane on a substrate and then hardening (curing) the solution in an oxidizing atmosphere, or by coating a silica solution formed by a sol-gel method on a substrate, and (b) a step for heating the siliceous film in an inert gas environment containing a nitrogen-containing compound such as an alkylamine having a base dissociation constant (pKb) no greater than 4.5, or a halogen-containing compound in which the bond energy of a halogen atom such as F2, Br2, or NF3 is no greater than 60 kcal/mol, in order to anneal the film.
US10000382B2 Method for carbon materials surface modification by the fluorocarbons and derivatives
A chemical vapor deposition method for fluorine-containing carbon materials preparation provided. The claimed method comprises treating of carbons with fluorocarbons or derivatives that passes at a moderate high temperature. The fluorine-containing carbon materials show hydrophobicity, high thermal stability and can be used as catalysts support, lithium battery anodes, and hydrophobic materials or as surface precursor. Surface fluorine characterized by intensive signal in the XPS spectrum, found in a range of 685-687 eV. Obtained fluoro-containing functionalities is stable at a temperature about 1000° C.The authors propose to use Fluocar® name for materials synthesized using the claimed method.
US10000376B2 Method for producing a micro-electromechanical component and a micro-electromechanical component
A component is produced by creating a first layer composite that includes a first electrically conductive substrate and having a trench filled with an insulating material by creating a second layer composite that includes the first layer composite and a structure layer. The structure layer includes an active structure and is electrically conductive at least in a first region that adjoins a first surface of the first substrate and includes in the first region of the first substrate a first electrically conductive contact face on a second surface of the first substrate, which is located opposite the first surface. The first region of the first substrate is electrically insulated laterally from other regions of the first substrate by the trench.
US10000374B2 MEMS component
A layer material which is particularly suitable for the realization of self-supporting structural elements having an electrode in the layer structure of a MEMS component. The self-supporting structural element is at least partially made up of a silicon carbonitride (Si1-x-yCxNy)-based layer.
US10000370B2 Container-less custom beverage vending invention
Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.
US10000366B2 Brake torque control
An exemplary brake device includes a brake element configured to apply a braking force to resist rotation of an associated component. A mounting member is configured to mount the brake device to a stationary surface. The mounting member is at least partially moveable relative to the stationary surface responsive to a torque on the brake device. A sensor provides an indication of a force associated with any movement of the mounting member relative to the stationary surface responsive to the torque.
US10000357B2 Passive tensioning system for composite material payout control
A passive tensioning system is disclosed for composite material that is dispensed by a composite placement machine. A spool is mounted on a spool shaft and material on the spool is pulled from the spool and applied to a surface. The tensioning system has a drag brake on the spool shaft and a drag brake control for the drag brake. A dancer roll is mounted on a linear slide having a spring force and a slide control is provided for the linear slide. A control system continually varies the drag brake control and the slide control to control the tension of the composite material based on the instantaneous operating characteristics of the composite placement machine.
US10000355B2 Sheet processing device and image forming device provided with the sheet processing device
A sheet processing device performs saddle stitching binding a bundle of stacked paper sheets, and includes a stacker section temporarily stacking conveyed paper sheets substantially vertically; a stopper regulating the paper sheets stacked in the stacker section; a first binding section provided in the stacker and saddle-stitching, with a metallic staple, a paper sheet bundle regulated by the stopper at a binding position around a center of the paper sheet bundle in a sheet conveying direction; a second binding section saddle-stitching, without using the metallic staple, the paper sheet bundle being regulated by the stopper at the binding position around the center of the paper sheet bundle in the sheet conveying direction; and a folding section folding in half the paper sheet bundle regulated by the stopper at a folding position at which the paper sheet bundle is bound by the first binding section or second binding section.
US10000352B2 Electronic component supply apparatus and electronic component supply method
An electronic component supply apparatus that transports a component supply tape which has accommodation sections and sprocket holes formed at regular intervals and which accommodates an electronic component in each of the accommodation sections, to a component picking-up position and that supplies the electronic component accommodated in the accommodation section to a component mounting apparatus, the electronic component supply apparatus includes a slippage detector that detects slippage occurring in a transport of the component supply tape by a component supply tape transport unit; and a transport correction unit that corrects the transport of the component supply tape by the component supply tape transport unit based on the slippage detected by the slippage detector.
US10000351B2 Splicer device
The invention relates to a splicer device comprising a first unwinding device to unwind a non-endless first material web and a second unwinding device to unwind a non-endless second material web as well as a joining device for joining together the non-endless material webs to form an endless material web. The splicer device further has a storage carriage, which comprises at least one deflection roller to deflect the endless material web and is displaceable between two end positions to form or loosen material web loops of the endless material web. The at least one deflection roller has a respective central longitudinal axis and is tiltable between two tilt end positions to influence a running direction of the endless material web. The splicer device further has an information processing unit to cause tilting of the at least one deflection roller depending on positional information regarding the endless material web and/or another endless material web to be joined thereto.
US10000347B2 Adjustable multi-hole orifice in a pneumatic conveying apparatus
There is herein described an adjustable multi-hole orifice plate in a pneumatic conveying apparatus. More particularly, there is described an adjustable multi-hole orifice plate which can be used in a pneumatic conveying apparatus to assist in the discharge of material.
US10000343B2 Vibratory conveying apparatus comprising trough attachment/detachment mechanism, and combination weighing apparatus
A vibratory conveying apparatus (10) comprises a trough (20) for conveying articles from an upstream side to a downstream side, a vibrator (30) for vibrating the trough (20), and an attachment/detachment mechanism (40) for attaching and detaching the trough (20) and the vibrator (30). The attachment/detachment mechanism (40) has a trough-side attachment/detachment member (50), a vibrator-side attachment/detachment member (70), and a lever (65). The trough-side attachment/detachment member (50), which is secured to a trough bottom plate (21), has a protruding part (55) disposed on the upstream side and an eccentric cam (66) disposed on the downstream side. The vibrator-side attachment/detachment member (70), which is secured to the vibrator (30), has a protruding part (72) disposed on the upstream side and a bent part (73) disposed on the downstream side. The lever (65) is configured to be moved up and down to switch between a fixed state in which the trough-side attachment/detachment member (50) and the vibrator-side attachment/detachment member (70) are fixed to each other, and a separated state in which the two members are separated from each other.
US10000342B2 Conveying device for conveying goods and method for conveying goods
A conveyor for conveying good. According to one embodiment the conveyor includes a holding unit for holding or releasing the goods with respect to a conveyor belt. The holding unit includes vacuum holding means and magnetic holding means. The magnetic holding means includes at least one movable element that comprises at least one magnet or has a magnet attached thereto. The movable element is able to deactivate the magnetic holding means by distancing the magnet from the conveyor belt, and is also able to be arrange in a closed position in which the movable element blocks a vacuum conduit extending through the conveyor belt.
US10000337B2 Apparatus for retrieving units from a storage system
A storage system and a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in the storage system are described. The storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The grid pattern can include a plurality of grid spaces and each stack is located within a footprint of only a single grid space. The load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks. The load-handling device includes a container-receiving space located above the rails or tracks in use and a lifting device arranged to lift a container from a stack into the container-receiving space. The load handling device has a footprint that, in use, occupies only a single grid space in the storage system.
US10000335B2 Capsule for preparing beverages
A capsule (1) for preparing beverages, in particular coffee, is described, comprising a containing body (3) having a first portion (5), the containing body (3) defining an internal volume adapted to contain a substance to be infused, the first portion (5) being composed of: a first perimeter edge (13); a first central portion (17) onto which at least one external pressing force is applied; a first crown portion (19) collapsible towards inside the containing body (3) under the action of the pressing force exerted at least on the first central portion (17) and/or on the first crown portion (19), the first crown portion (19) being interposed between the first perimeter edge (13) and the first central portion (17), the first crown portion (19) being connected on its perimeter to the first perimeter edge (13) by interposing a first bending line (21) and being connected to the first central portion (17) by interposing a second bending line (23).
US10000331B2 Bottle change apparatus, substrate treatment apparatus, bottle change method, bottle cap, bottle cap change apparatus and bottle cap change method
A bottle change apparatus includes a change mechanism that changes a bottle, and the bottle includes a bottle cap. The bottle cap includes: a treatment solution straw part that forms a treatment solution flow passage for supplying a treatment solution in the bottle to an outside of the bottle and extends to an inside of the bottle; and a treatment solution connecting part that is provided at an end portion outside the bottle of the treatment solution straw part. The change mechanism includes: a connection mechanism part including a treatment solution pipe which is connected to the treatment solution connecting part of the bottle and through which the treatment solution supplied from the bottle flows; and a bottle mounting part that transfers the bottle to a connection position where the treatment solution connecting part and the treatment solution pipe are connected together.
US10000327B2 Tip indicator and packaging box equipped with same
Provided is a tip indicator that enables reduced manufacturing costs with a simple configuration, can be made lighter in weight, and is capable of detecting tipping over of a packaging box and the like. This tip indicator is fixed to a packaging box and is equipped with a main body that has a passage section and a moving object. The passage section has a first holding part and a second holding part. The moving object is held by the first holding part when the main body is in an initial position, and the moving object moves through the passage section and is held by the second holding part when the main body has returned to the initial position after having been turned by 90 degrees in a first direction and then by 90 degrees in a second direction, that is, a direction opposite to the first direction.
US10000322B2 Hang tag for displaying an object
A hang tag includes a main body and a retaining portion. The main body includes a ridge that extends in a direction from a top of the main body to a bottom of the main body. The ridge divides the main body into a first region at a first side of the ridge and a second region at a second side of the ridge. The retaining portion includes (a) prongs configured to, when the portion of the object is inserted in the retaining portion, engage with side grooves in opposite sides of the object to prevent the object from rotating, and (b) ribs configured to support the prongs when the prongs are forced towards the ribs.
US10000320B2 Wine cork with built-in gas activated mini-corkscrew
Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a bottle cork with a built-in removal mechanism. The bottle cork may include a cork body having a hollow sleeve positioned therein, the hollow sleeve housing a mini-corkscrew, the mini-corkscrew having a corkscrew end extending toward a bottom surface of the cork body and an end opposite the corkscrew end; a gas cartridge configured to be punctured by the end of the mini-corkscrew opposite the corkscrew end; and a knob top attached to the gas cartridge, such that when the knob top is rotated, the gas cartridge is pierced by the end of the mini-corkscrew opposite the corkscrew end while the corkscrew end is drawn into and through the bottom surface of the cork body. The pressure exerted by the pierced gas cartridge may force the bottle cork out of a bottle, thus negating the need for an external cork removal tool.
US10000310B2 Inner seal with an overlapping partial tab layer
A pull-tab sealing member for a container containing an upper laminate defining a circular segment and forming a pull-tab bonded to a lower laminate capable of being heat sealed to a container's mouth or opening. The upper laminate defines the pull tab wholly within a perimeter or circumference of the seal, but the upper laminate does not extend the full width of the sealing member in order to define the gripping tab.
US10000308B1 Automated labeling method and apparatus
An automated labeling method and apparatus includes a label web-severing mechanism and a label-applying assembly, the web-severing mechanism configured to synchronously sever a plurality of labels from a self-wound label web, and the label-applying assembly configured to synchronously apply the plurality of severed labels to a corresponding plurality of articles to be labeled.
US10000303B2 Container comprising integral film lid
A container of the present invention may include a base, a lip extending around the periphery of the base, a perforation defined by the lip, and a lid adhered to the lip, wherein the lid includes a first undercut, wherein the first undercut overlaps the perforation. The perforation and undercut allow for a portion of the lid to remain on the lip after the lid has been opened. The portion remaining on the lid may include an outwardly facing adhesive surface, configured to adhere to the lid to reseal the lid to the base once the lid is closed after the initial opening. As such, the lid is permanently adhered to a first portion of the lip and resealably adhered to a second portion of the lip. The first portion may be an outer lip portion and the second portion may be an inner lip portion.
US10000302B2 Method of forming a stack of cosmetic pads
A system and method of forming a stack of pads, wherein each of the pads is rotationally askew with respect to its immediate neighbors in the stack. A cutting wheel is provided with cutting forms. The cutting forms are rotated by an offset angle, relative each adjacent cutting form. The cutting wheel is run over material to cut pads. Each of the pads sequentially cut is rotationally offset by the same offset angle as are the cutting forms. As the pads are cut, the pads are sequentially placed into a vertical stack. Each of the pads in the vertical stack is offset from immediately adjacent pads by the offset angle. The pads are formed into shapes that are mostly circular but have recessed areas that create salient points on the pads. The offset angles of each of the pads enables these salient points to be readily grasped.
US10000294B2 Aircraft fuel tank flammability reduction method and system
An aircraft fuel tank flammability reduction method includes feeding pressurized air into an air separation module containing a carbon membrane, the air feed exhibiting a normal pressure of no more than 55 psig. The method includes producing nitrogen-enriched air from the air separation module as a result of removing oxygen from the air feed. An aircraft fuel tank flammability reduction system includes a source for pressurized air, an air separation module configured to receive air feed from the pressurized air source, and a carbon membrane. The carbon membrane is configured to permeate oxygen from the air feed through the carbon membrane at a temperature of at least 120° C. (248° F.) and to produce nitrogen-enriched air from the air separation module as a result of removing oxygen from the air feed.
US10000288B2 Laterally and recline adjustable aircraft passenger seat
A laterally and recline adjustable aircraft passenger seat assembly including a seat, spaced forward and rear rails, a seat recline motion assembly attached to the seat and slidable along the length of the spaced forward and rear rails and including a first actuator dedicated for seat recline motion, and a lateral seat motion assembly disposed between the spaced forward and rear rails and including a second linear actuator dedicated for driving lateral motion of the seat recline motion assembly.
US10000283B2 Negative spring compensation for elastomeric bearing torque
Elastomeric bearings exhibit a reactive positive spring effect, i.e., they produce an opposing torque or force when angular displacement or translation is applied upon them, due to shear stress developed within their elastomer parts. The present invention incorporates a device that exhibits an increasingly strong torque or force in the same direction as the displacement, i.e., a negative spring, under similar conditions of movement. When properly calibrated, the subject type of device can be used in paralleled motion with the ordinary reactive elastomeric bearing to produce a combined effect in which at least a part of the torque or force of the elastomeric bearing is compensated or minimized over a range of movement, particularly in helicopter rotor blade retention applications.
US10000282B2 Aircraft landing gear assembly
An aircraft landing gear assembly includes a mechanical structural linkage having a shock absorber and a linkage abutment which are biased apart by a mechanical spring. The force required to deform the spring sufficiently to place the linkage abutment at a predefined distance with respect to the shock absorber abutment is less than the breakout force of the shock absorber.
US10000280B2 Device for mounting an aircraft tail wheel
A device for mounting an aircraft tail wheel includes a support plate having, on the one hand, an articulation shaft with an arm and, on the other hand, an articulation shaft with a fork receiving the freely rotating tail wheel, while the articulation shaft of the plate is positioned near a rotation shaft of the tail wheel.
US10000275B2 Aircraft hybrid flight control system
An aircraft hybrid flight control system comprising a manual control element, a mechanical transmission interposed between the manual control element and a control surface, an electromechanical actuator and a coupling unit configured to connect selectively the control surface to the mechanical transmission in a manual control mode and to the electromechanical actuator in a fly-by-wire control mode; the coupling unit is configured to maintain the mechanical transmission in a condition of substantial continuity with said control surface even in fly-by-wire mode, but for a freedom of relative motion of pre-set amplitude.
US10000274B2 Mitigation of surface discontinuities between flight control surfaces and an airframe of an aircraft
Embodiments provide a transitional element that bridges a gap between an edge of a flight control surface and an edge of a non-movable portion of an airframe. In one embodiment, a transitional element bridges a gap between an edge of a flight control surface and an edge of a non-movable portion of an airframe. The transitional element includes a plurality of ribs that span the gap. Each of the plurality of ribs has a contour that corresponds to the flight control surface and is configured to pivot a portion of a rotated angle of the flight control surface to generate a transitional surface across the gap.
US10000270B2 Moving body control device, moving body control method, and moving body control program
A moving body control device includes a moving body direction sensor, a position sensor, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry estimates a direction of disturbance. The processing circuitry sets a target position and a starting position. The processing circuitry controls a propulsion generator and a movement direction adjuster such that a heading direction sensed by the moving body direction sensor is opposite to the direction of the disturbance estimated by the processing circuitry, and when the moving body has been drifted at least a specific distance from the target position, the moving body returns to the starting position, and the heading direction at the starting position is opposite to the direction of the disturbance. The processing circuitry changes the starting position based on a distance between the target position and a position of the moving body sensed by the position sensor.
US10000268B1 Systems and methods for controlling a marine vessel having a joystick with adjustable display
A joystick device for controlling propulsion and steering of a marine vessel has a handle configured to be moveable by an operator to provide propulsion and steering control commands for a marine vessel, and a housing at the base of the handle such that the handle extends out of the housing. The joystick device also has an adjustable display thereon that adjusts based on at least one of a control mode and a movement of the handle.
US10000266B1 Aquatic jet propulsion device
An aquatic jet propulsion device basically includes a portable main control module, a plurality of submersible propulsion units and a sub-two-way communication device. The portable main control module includes a main controller and a main two-way communication device. Each of the submersible propulsion units includes a motor, a battery electrically connected to the motor and a motor controller operatively connected to the motor to control a speed of the motor. The sub-two-way communication device is configured to communicate with the main two-way communication device. The main controller is programmed to individually control the speed of the motors of the submersible propulsion units via the motor controllers.
US10000263B2 Underwater system and method
Systems and methods are provided for underwater use. In one example the system includes an autonomous mother unmanned underwater vehicle (AMUV) and one or more auxiliary unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). The AMUV is configured for autonomously searching for and detecting undersea objects potentially present in an undersea region of interest (ROI), for generating object information relating to the objects detected thereby to enable identification of at least one object of interest (OOI) among the detected objects, and for selectively transporting the UUV to at least within a predetermined distance from a location of the OOI. The UUV is configured for interacting with the OOI at least within the predetermined distance. Such a system is further configured for providing verification information indicative of the interaction between the UUV and the OOI. The AMUV includes a communications system at least configured for transmitting at one or both of the verification information and the object information.
US10000255B2 Bicycle drive unit and bicycle equipped with the drive unit
A bicycle drive unit is basically provided with an assist motor and a housing such that the distance between a crankshaft and a rear end of the housing is prevented from becoming long. The assist motor is configured to apply an assisting force to a manual drive force, which is inputted from a crankshaft. The housing is provided to the assist motor and at least a part of the crankshaft. The housing is disposed around the crankshaft. The housing is formed so that, when the bicycle drive unit is attached to a bicycle frame, the minimum distance from a center axis of the crankshaft and the rear end surface of the frame on the rear end side of the housing is equal to or less than 50 mm and greater than the radius of the crankshaft, as viewed from parallel to the center axis of the crankshaft.
US10000246B2 Vehicle with front spoiler
A vehicle comprises a front spoiler with at least one spoiler lip made available in a front area of the vehicle and a spoiler lip drive by means of which the at least one spoiler lip may be displaced such that the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle can be changed in the front area by displacement of the at least one spoiler lip, wherein the spoiler lip drive of the at least one spoiler lip is electro-mechanical.
US10000241B2 Rocker reinforcement bracket having anti-corrosion holes
A bracket for a rocker panel assembly includes a first flange and a second flange. The second flange is at an end of a body opposite the first flange and extends parallel to the first flange. The first and second flanges each define a plurality of apertures being dimensioned and configured to control flow of an E-coat fluid injected therein to provide a seal between the first and second flanges to inhibit oxidation in an absence of a seal around a periphery of the first and second flanges.
US10000236B2 Vehicle control device
Abnormality determination for a driver is appropriately made in accordance with a peripheral state when lane keeping assist control is being carried out. When a no-driving operation state has continued for a period equal to or more than a set period, a driving support ECU determines whether or not a change inhibition condition set in advance in relation to a peripheral state of an own vehicle is satisfied. When the change inhibition condition is not satisfied, the driving support ECU sets a control mode of LKA to a “weaker mode” to decrease a control amount of the LKA. As a result, the own vehicle swerves in a lane, and a driver who has not fallen into an abnormal state can be prompted to carry out a steering wheel operation. Thus, it is possible to discriminate a driver who has fallen into the abnormal state and a driver who has not fallen into the abnormal state from one another. When the change inhibition condition is satisfied, the driving support ECU sets the control mode of the LKA to a “normal mode”.
US10000234B2 Steering control apparatus and method of steer-by-wire system
A steering control apparatus of an SBW system may include: a power motor configured to output a steering force in the SBW system; a power motor position sensor configured to sense an angular position of the power motor; a steering angle sensor configured to sense a steering angle of a steering wheel; a vehicle velocity sensor configured to sense a vehicle velocity; and a power motor control unit configured to calculate a target steering angle from the steering angle, and drive the power motor according to the target steering angle. The power motor control unit may calculate a feedback steering angle reflecting an output angle of a wheel, calculate a compensation steering angle for variably controlling the output angle of the wheel based on the feedback steering angle and the vehicle velocity, and corrects the target steering angle using the compensation steering angle.
US10000233B2 Method of controlling an inverter during MOSFET shorts
Technical solutions are described for mitigating braking torque in a motor of a steering system caused by a FET short. For example, an example mitigation system includes a mitigation module that adjusts a motor torque in response to a FET short. The mitigation system further includes a mitigation-enable module that selectively enables and disables the mitigation module based on a handwheel torque signal. Further, the mitigation system includes a damping module that reduces the motor torque based on a motor velocity signal for the motor.
US10000230B2 Vehicle for line marking
A vehicle for line marking, having a steering mechanism (10) including: a directional wheel (5) that pivots about a steering shaft (12) coupled to a steering actuator (13); a control actuator (21) responsive to a steering wheel (22); and a universal joint coupling the control actuator (21) and the steering actuator (13) at a fixed angle between 20° to 70°, preferably 30° to 60°; the angle of the universal joint acting to produce a varying steering ratio as the steering wheel is moved away from its centered position. The vehicle includes a hydraulic pump circuit for a motor (101) driven line marking spray device (77) having a hydraulic supply line (105) for the motor with a check valve (107) and a high pressure accumulator (109) between the check valve and the motor and a pressure actuated ram (102) to deactivate the pump (100) when the pressure exceeds a threshold; the motor return line having a low pressure accumulator (110) and a restricted (112) bypass line (111).
US10000228B2 Steering apparatus
A steering apparatus includes: a fixed bracket; an outer column; an arm portion; a column pipe; a steering shaft A including an upper shaft rotatably attached to the column pipe and a lower shaft which is connected by an universal joint and in which a male shaft and a female shaft engage with each other so as to freely extend and contract; and a fastening tool. The arm portion includes: bifurcated arm-shaped portions that extend from a front side in the axial direction of the outer column toward an outer side in the axial direction; a first linking portion formed between the arm-shaped portions so as to protrude upward from upper edges of the arm-shaped portions; and a second linking portion that protrudes downward from lower edges of the arm-shaped portions, and the second linking portion protrudes from the arm-shaped portions by a larger amount than the first linking portion.
US10000223B2 Rail track geometry measurement
A rail gauge measurement tool includes a frame mounting the tool to a rail vehicle, and an engagement unit that moves relative to the frame. The engagement unit has a first contacting element that maintains contact with a rail as the vehicle moves along a rail track, and a pair of parallel connecting shafts. The tool also includes an air cylinder exerting a biasing force so that the engagement unit maintains contact with the rail as the vehicle travels along the rail track. The tool also includes a linear sensor, separate from the air cylinder, that measures movement of the first rail engagement unit relative to the frame. The linear sensor and the air cylinder are parallel, but in a different plane from the parallel connecting shafts to lend structural support to the tool.
US10000222B2 Methods and systems of determining end of train location and clearance of trackside points of interest
Methods and systems that utilize radio frequency identification (RFID) tags mounted at trackside points of interest (POI) together with an RFID tag reader mounted on an end of train (EOT) car. The RFID tag reader and the RFID tags work together to provide information that can be used in a number of ways including, but not limited to, determining train integrity, determining a geographical location of the EOT car, and determine that the EOT car has cleared the trackside POI along the track.
US10000220B2 Brake cylinder with integrated wear adjusting device for rail vehicles
A brake caliper for a disk brake or to a disk brake with a brake caliper for rail vehicles. A brake caliper has caliper arms at which at the ends brake shoes are mounted and which are pivotally driven against each other by a brake cylinder. The brake caliper or disk brake has the advantage that the brake cylinder and the wear adjusting device are contained in a common housing and that the wear adjusting device acts along the same linear axis of movement as the force which is generated between two carriers which are pivotally connected to the caliper arms and drive the same for pivoting in order to subject the brake shoes to tension against each other.
US10000219B2 Rail vehicle with a completely retractable coupling
A rail vehicle has a bogie which rolls on a track in a direction of travel, a vehicle structure which is supported on the bogie, a rigid carrying structure which is arranged on the end side of the rail vehicle, and an end-side coupling opening through which a coupling extends for coupling further rail vehicles. A coupling securing device secures the coupling to the rail vehicle. The coupling securing device has reversible securing elements which permit a reversible lifting movement counter to the direction of travel to such an extent that the coupling is retracted completely into the supporting structure. As a result of the retraction of the coupling into the cage-like carrying structure it no longer influences the crash behavior.
US10000218B2 Bi-modal traffic system
Bi-modal traffic system including an integrated path network for bi-modal vehicles, especially for bi-modal trucks, wherein the bi-modal vehicles are configured so that they run both on rail tracks as well as on road tracks. The integrated path network includes at least one rail network and one road network, wherein the at least one rail network and the at least one road network are coupled by at least one junction. The at least one junction is configured so that bi-modal vehicles may change from rail network to a road network and may adapt their speed so that a change of a bi-modal vehicle from the rail network into the road network does not impair the ongoing traffic on the road network, and/or is configured so that bi-modal vehicles may change from a road network to a rail network and may adapt their speed so that a change of a bi-modal vehicle from the road network into the rail network does not impair the ongoing traffic on the rail network.
US10000215B2 Detection and reconstruction of pitch rate sensor fault
A method of reconstructing a detected faulty signal. A pitch sensor fault is detected by a processor. A signal of the detected faulty pitch sensor is reconstructed using indirect sensor data. The reconstructed signal is output to a controller to maintain stability.
US10000210B2 Lane recognition apparatus
A lane recognition apparatus includes a lane recognizer, a lane evaluator, and a recognition state monitor. The lane recognizer recognizes lane lines of a road on which a vehicle travels. The lane lines include a first lane line and a second lane line. The lane evaluator evaluates, as recognition reliability, reliability of the recognition of the lane lines recognized by the lane recognizer, based on a plurality of characteristic amounts that are obtained from the recognition of the lane lines. The recognition state monitor monitors, upon completion of the recognition of the first lane line following the evaluation on the recognition reliability, a state of the recognition of the second lane line to adjust a timing at which a result of the recognition of the lane lines is provided to a driver.
US10000209B2 Vehicle steering control apparatus
A vehicle steering control apparatus includes a target course setter, a first control quantity calculator, a second control quantity calculator, a control rate variator, and a steering controller. The target course setter sets, based on forward environment information, a target course to be traveled by an own vehicle. The first control quantity calculator calculates a first control quantity that allows the own vehicle to travel along the target course. The second control quantity calculator calculates a second control quantity based on a steering angle. The control rate variator variably sets, in accordance with a vehicle speed, a first rate of the first control quantity and a second rate of the second control quantity. The steering controller calculates a steering control quantity, based on the first control quantity corrected based on the first rate and the second control quantity corrected based on the second rate, and executes a steering control.
US10000205B2 Fail-safe control apparatus for hybrid vehicles
A fail-safe control device is provided for hybrid vehicles which allows a travel distance of a vehicle to be extended in an event of an ON-failure of a second clutch. An integrated controller switches between an HEV mode and an EV mode by controlling a first clutch between an engine and a motor, and a second clutch between the motor and a continuously variable transmission. The integrated controller prohibits the transition from the HEV mode to the EV mode when a clutch failure determination unit detects an ON-failure of the second clutch while the vehicle is traveling in the HEV mode.
US10000201B2 Driving mode control method and apparatus of hybrid electric vehicle
A driving mode control method and apparatus of a hybrid electric vehicle are provided. The driving mode control method includes decreasing a torque of an engine when a first driving mode in which both the engine and a first motor are driven is switched to a second driving mode driven by the first motor and applying a torque of a second motor. A clutch is then opened when a difference between the engine torque and the second motor torque is less than a first threshold torque.
US10000195B2 Bicycle control apparatus
A bicycle control apparatus is basically provided for controlling a bicycle having a drive assistance electric motor. The bicycle control apparatus includes a manual drive force detector, a state detector and a controller. The manual drive force detector is configured to detect a manual drive force. The state detector is configured to detect a state of the bicycle. The controller is programmed to execute calibration of the manual drive force detector upon the controller determining that a prescribed bicycle state condition exists after power of the bicycle control apparatus is turned on.
US10000190B2 Cooling device, and steering bogie and vehicle provided with same
A cooling device provided with cooling fins which: is provided in a wheel of a running wheel which integrally rotates with a axle shaft and has a brake device positioned in the interior thereof; and produces, by rotating in both the forward and reverse directions of the wheel, airflow which flows through the brake device via ventilation holes passing from the inside to the outside of the wheel. Therein, the cooling fins produce an airflow which flows through a plurality of decorative holes serving as the ventilation holes and formed in the wheel along the circumference centered around the rotational axis of the axle shaft.
US10000187B2 Vehicle communication system, in-vehicle device, portable device, and computer program
In the vehicle communication system provided with the in-vehicle device for transmitting and receiving signals using the plurality of antennas, which are provided in different positions in the vehicle, and the portable device for transmitting and receiving the signals, the in-vehicle device: stores statistical values derived by measuring in advance received signal strengths of signals transmitted from a part of the plurality of antennas in association with information identifying antennas of transmission sources, for each of the inside and the outside of a vehicle cabin of measured positions; detects an antenna having a failure; calculates, for inside and outside the vehicle cabin, the statistical distance between the measured received signal strength and the statistical values corresponding to the selected antennas; makes a comparison between the results of the calculation; and determines whether the portable device is inside or outside the vehicle cabin.
US10000182B2 Buckle device
In a buckle device, displacement of a buckle cover in a width direction with respect to a buckle guide is restricted by restricting grooves of the buckle cover and restricting ribs of the buckle guide that enter the restricting grooves. This enables a space to be secured between a wall portion on one side in a width direction of the buckle cover and a wall portion on one side in a width direction of the buckle guide.
US10000177B2 Airbag module
An airbag module for protecting an occupant of a vehicle. The module includes an airbag and an inflator for providing inflation gas for the airbag. A diffuser is positioned in the airbag and configured to direct the flow of inflation gas into the airbag. The diffuser includes a main panel and a deflector panel connected together. The diffuser is configured to provide for first and second flow paths for inflation gas to exit diffuser and flow into the cushion. The main panel is folded along a fold line to create two folded portions and the deflector panel is located within the connected folded portions. The deflector panel is located in the first flow path and extends beyond the folded portions of the main panel. The extending portion of the deflector panel forces the inflation gas to change direction.
US10000171B2 Vehicle energy-absorbing device
An energy-absorbing device includes a beam having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of lobes attached to and positioned sequentially along the beam. The lobes are spaced from each other, deformable relative to the beam, and configured to contact adjacent lobes when deformed. The size and spacing of the lobes is such that if a single lobe is deformed, the lobe will not contact adjacent lobes, but if adjacent lobes are deformed, the lobes will contact each other.
US10000161B2 Mounting structure for truck box side
A vehicle includes a box, a plate and a compartment. The box is attached to a cab at a headboard and includes two sidewalls extending perpendicularly from the headboard and a bed. The plate is secured to either of the sidewalls and defines a groove keyed to receive a cleat configured to lock within the groove. The compartment is locked to the sidewall via the cleat and has an insert configured to slide out of the compartment, parallel to the sidewall on a track and roller. The insert includes a lock to maintain a position of the insert within the compartment.
US10000160B2 Vehicle article carrier with integrated camera and solar powered lighting
A vehicle article carrier system is disclosed for carrying articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may incorporate at least one support rail secured to the outer body surface. The support rail may have a support foot portion at each of its opposite ends, with each support foot portion secured to the outer body surface of the vehicle. A sensor may be mounted on the at least one support rail or one of the support feet portions for sensing a characteristic within a field of view around the vehicle and providing related information to a subsystem of the vehicle.
US10000151B2 Motor vehicle lighting device
A lighting device for a motor vehicle. The device comprises a wall comprising at least one protuberance and at least one first light source situated inside the protuberance. The wall comprises a reflecting zone having light reflection properties, and formed facing the first light source, such that the first light source is able to generate a light beam passing through the wall, that is propagated outside the lighting device before being reflected on the reflecting zone of the wall to generate an apparent lighting from the wall.
US10000149B2 Container-securing device
A container-securing device is provided. A main body of the container-securing device is detachably/attachably supported on a cargo bed yet movement of the main body is restricted in any direction within the horizontal plane. The container-securing device 1 includes a socket 3 which is fixed onto the cargo bed; and a main body 2 which is fixed into the socket 3 to fix a container: The main body 2 has its lower region formed with projections 22b extending horizontally; and the socket 3 has a storage space 31 to store the projections 22b, a first restrictor 32 around the storage space 31 which allows rotation of the projections 22b within a horizontal plane but restricts other movement thereof in any direction within the horizontal plane, an opening 33 which communicates with the storage space 31 and allows the projections 22b to be inserted through, and a second restrictor 34 around the opening 33 which restricts movement of the projections 22b in the vertical direction.
US10000145B2 Air bag system for lifting trailer platforms
The application discloses integrated air suspension and platform lifting systems that utilize an existing air supply for lifting one or more platforms installed in a trailer or hauling vehicle. An apparatus for lifting a rear gate or platform of a trailer or a hauling vehicle is disclosed that includes an actuating mechanism operable to pivot the platform between a lowered position (e.g., where the end of the platform is in contact with the ground) and a range of raised positions (e.g., where the platform is raised to meet an elevated platform such as a loading dock). The lifting mechanisms for raising and lowering the platform(s) may utilize a pressurized gas supply from a compressor. In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism may be supplied with pressurized air from a compressor of a brake system of a tractor. In some embodiments a separate locking mechanism is provided to hold the platform in place after the lifting system has moved it into a desired position.
US10000141B2 Method and system for controlling fuel cell vehicle
A method and system for controlling a fuel cell vehicle are provided. The method includes determining, by a controller, a driving pattern of a driver based on driving information including acceleration and deceleration information. A condition for activation of an idling-stop of a fuel cell is then set based on the determined driving pattern and the fuel cell is stopped from generating electric energy when the condition for activation of the idling-stop is satisfied.
US10000140B2 Method of controlling air blower of fuel cell vehicle
A method for controlling an air blower of a fuel cell vehicle includes operating the air blower with a low limit revolutions per minute (RPM), which is calculated based on a vehicle hill-climbing gradient during hill-climbing, without regenerative braking. Accordingly, when reacceleration and additional acceleration are required during hill climbing of the fuel cell vehicle, the fuel cell vehicle ensures high responsibility and launching characteristics.
US10000139B2 Safety system of fuel cell vehicle and control method for the same
Disclosed are a safety system of a fuel cell vehicle and a control method for the safety system. A safety system of a fuel cell vehicle using a fuel cell and a high voltage battery as a power source may include: a power switch disposed on a power wire connecting the power source and a power load to each other; an insulation resistance measuring device measuring an insulation resistance between the power wire and a chassis; and a controller controlling an operation of the power switch based on a measured insulation resistance measured by the insulation resistance measuring device. When the measured insulation resistance is equal to or less than a reference resistance, the controller enters a safe mode and the power switch is turned off to thereby block power supplied to the power load.
US10000132B2 Charging indicator light control
A present location of a host vehicle is determined. A processor detects that the host vehicle is connected to a charging station. A predetermined setting associated with the present location is accessed. A charging indicator light that indicates that the vehicle is connected to a charging station in accordance with the predetermined setting is actuated.
US10000131B2 Systems for determining relative position and orientation of a vehicle with respect to a charging station
A guidance system for a motor vehicle comprising: a controller, the controller being operable to determine whether a first length of cable is sufficiently long to allow a charging connection to be established between a motor vehicle and a charging station in dependence on data corresponding to a relative position and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the charging station; and output means for providing an output to a user indicating whether the cable is sufficiently long.
US10000127B2 Parallel charging and power supply system for pure electric vehicle
A parallel charging and power supply system for a battery electric vehicle comprises a battery unit, a battery management system, a vehicle control unit, a motor controller and a motor, wherein a corresponding signal output end and a signal input end of the battery management system are respectively connected with a corresponding signal input end and a signal output end of the battery unit; the motor controller is respectively connected with a power output end of the battery unit, a power input end of the motor and a signal output end of the motor; a signal input end of the vehicle control unit is respectively connected with the corresponding signal output ends of the battery management system and the motor controller.
US10000126B2 Power-module assembly and method
A power inverter includes a plurality of power modules that each have a frame defining a cavity, and a power stage disposed within the cavity. Each of the frames have a pair of engaging surfaces. The frames are arranged in a stack such that the engaging surfaces adjacent to each other abut. A plurality of seals are interleaved with the modules such that each of the seals is disposed between engaging surfaces of the frames abutting each other.
US10000119B2 Constant velocity drive assembly
A constant velocity driveline assembly comprises a tail housing assembly with a housing, at least two bearings inside the housing, and a first drive hub supported by the at least two bearings. The first drive hub may be substantially fixed longitudinally and configured to connect to an engine or transmission of the automobile. The assembly comprises a second drive hub configured to connect to a rear differential of the automobile. Each drive hubs may include a barrel portion and a mounting flange connected to an end of the barrel portion. The assembly includes a first constant velocity driveshaft joint configured to attach to the mounting flange of the first drive hub. The assembly includes a drive shaft having a first splined axial end coupled to the internal spline of the first constant velocity driveshaft joint. The assembly may include a second constant velocity driveshaft joint comprising internal splines to couple to a second splined axial end of the drive shaft to transmit torque, the second drive hub coupled to an external housing of the second constant velocity driveshaft joint.
US10000114B2 Truck cap with heavy duty mounting rack
A frame can include front and back generally vertically and laterally extending frame members. The frame members can each have a generally trapezoidal configuration comprising a crossbeam portion extending generally laterally between two generally upwardly and laterally inwardly extending side leg portions. A rigid, non-collapsible shell can extend over the frame that is adapted to be supported on the truck body. The rigid, non-collapsible shell can include opposite side walls and a roof extending between the side walls. A plurality of posts can be attached to the frame through the roof, with each of the posts extending externally above the roof of the rigid, non-collapsible shell. A first rack can be attached to and can extend between at least two of the posts externally of the rigid, non-collapsible shell overlying the roof.
US10000113B2 Tonneau cover securing mechanism
A tonneau cover securing apparatus for removably securing a cover to a support frame attached to a pickup truck. The support frame preferably includes two opposing side rails that can be secured to respective sidewalls of the pickup truck, such that the cover can be secured to the side rails and the pickup truck by the securing apparatus, which preferably includes a channel, a locking member and a draw cord secured to the locking member. The locking member is biased toward a first position in which the securing apparatus can be prevented from disengaging from the respective side rail; wherein the draw cord can draw the locking member from the first position to a second position, in which the securing apparatus can be disengaged from the respective side rail. The securing apparatus preferably includes two locking members. Methods of securing a cover to a pickup truck are also disclosed.
US10000108B2 Refrigeration cycle device
A refrigeration cycle device includes an interior condenser that exchanges heat between a high-pressure refrigerant and ventilation air to heat the ventilation air, an exterior heat exchanger that exchanges heat between outside air and the refrigerant downstream of the interior condenser, an interior evaporator that exchanges heat between a low-pressure refrigerant downstream of the exterior heat exchanger and the ventilation air before passing through the interior condenser, and an internal heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant flowing out of the exterior heat exchanger and the refrigerant flowing out of the interior evaporator. The refrigeration cycle device further includes a gas-liquid separator that separates the refrigerant at a downstream side of the interior condenser into gas and liquid phase refrigerants. In a dehumidification heating mode of evaporating the refrigerant at the exterior heat exchanger, the liquid-phase refrigerant separated by the gas-liquid separator flows into the exterior heat exchanger.
US10000106B2 Heating device for vehicle
An electric heater (7) is individually arranged at a position immediately upstream of a blowing port (6) that blows an air fed by a blower (4) into a vehicle room. The electric heater (7) is formed of a cylindrical case (15) loaded in the blowing port (6) and a heat generating sheet (16) arranged in the case (15). The heat generating sheet (16) is formed of a conductive fiber sheet obtained by making a carbon fiber into paper. Furthermore, the heat generating sheet is formed into a continuous strip and radially folded along pins (22) of the case (15). The air is heated while flowing along a surface of the heat generating sheet (16).
US10000102B2 Tunable compact spring aid
A spring aid for a vehicle suspension includes a compliant tower attachable to elements undergoing suspension travel. The tower defines an axis of travel or center axis and includes a plurality of rings and a plurality of window frames connecting the rings. The rings are perpendicular to, and spaced along, the axis, and define a cylindrical cavity. The window frames define a plurality of windows between the rings. The suspension element may also include a core, which substantially fills the cylindrical cavity of the compliant tower. A rod may be disposed within the core and movable within the hole of the shelf.
US10000095B2 Pneumatic tire with dimples on one or both sidewall outer surfaces
A pneumatic tire 2 has a marking on each sidewall 8 thereof. A large number of dimples 62 are formed in a region between the marking and a rim protector 34. These dimples 62 are arranged along a circumferential direction. These dimples 62 form a row. The row includes: (1) dimples each having a plane shape of a circle; or (2) dimples in each of which a plane shape is substantially a rectangle, and a ratio of a length in the circumferential direction to a width in a radial direction is equal to or greater than 1.0 and equal to or less than 3.0.
US10000094B2 Heavy duty pneumatic tire
A heavy duty pneumatic tire includes a tread surface having, on at least a section thereof, a plurality of circumferential-direction grooves extending along a tread circumferential line and land portions defined either by the circumferential-direction grooves or by the circumferential-direction grooves and tread ground contact edges. The land portions include at least one partitioned land portion in which a plurality of narrow width-direction grooves extending in a tread width direction are provided. A prescribed internal pressure is at least 750 kPa. A depth of the circumferential-direction grooves, represented by H, satisfies a relationship 7 mm≤H≤13 mm. A tread circumferential-direction spacing of the narrow width-direction grooves, represented by W, satisfies a relationship 5 mm≤W≤20 mm.
US10000093B2 Tread protection device
Tire with radial carcass reinforcement having a tread of thickness E, this tread having a tread surface to come into contact with a roadway and comprising at least one cut opening onto the tread surface to form edge corners, this cut extending into the tread over a total depth H at most equal to the thickness E of the tread, this cut being, between the tread surface and a depth H1 at most equal to the total depth H, in the form of a sipe having a width D suitable for being able to close up at least in part under normal running conditions of the tire. There is also formed, in the vicinity, i.e. at a minimum distance from the said edge corner that is at most equal to five times the width D of the cut, of at least one edge corner of this cut and on the tread surface, at least one cavity having a depth h that is small in comparison with the depth of the cut, i.e. that is at most equal to 30% of the depth H, this at least one cavity reducing the compression rigidity of the tread in the vicinity of the said at least one edge corner.
US10000092B2 Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire has a first shallow groove extending in a zigzag manner at the shoulder rib and second shallow grooves extending in the tire width direction and arranged at regular intervals in the tire circumferential direction at inner mediate ribs and center rib or ribs. A wall of each section divided by the second shallow grooves includes a central wall surface extending from one end on an interior widthwise of a center main groove to an other end on an exterior widthwise of the center main groove, a first wall surface extending from the one end of the central wall surface, and a second wall surface extending from the other end of the central wall surface. The first wall surfaces of the inner mediate ribs and the first wall surfaces of the center rib or ribs are mutually opposed across the center main groove.
US10000082B2 Stamp with built-in leveling feature
Described is a painting stamp having built-in leveling features. For example, the stamp includes a stable backing with a three-dimensional form affixed with the stable backing. One or more leveling features are attached with the stable backing, such as a spirit level that is affixed with the stable backing and/or a series of holes formed through the stable backing. During operation, one would position the stamp upon a wall surface such that a bubble within the spirit level is levelled to indicate that the stamp is level. Alternatively, one could draw a level line upon a wall surface and then position the stamp upon the wall surface such that the level line can be seen through the series of holes to indicate that the stamp is level.
US10000080B2 Random wave mask generation
Example implementations relate to random wave mask generation. Some examples may distribute data points in a mask area based on a probability density function. The probability density function may have a maximum probability density located at a first edge and a second edge of the mask area. Some examples may also identify a wave curve that fits the data points. The wave curve may include oscillating waveforms of varying amplitudes. Some examples may also generate a random wave mask based on the wave curve.
US10000079B2 Printing device including holder supporting platen roller through bearings
A printing device includes a platen roller, a pair of bearings, and a holder including a pair of fitting portions to which the bearings are fitted. The bearings rotatably support a rotational shaft of the platen roller. Each bearing includes a small-diameter portion, a large-diameter portion coaxially connected to the small-diameter portion, and a protrusion provided at an outer circumferential surface of the small-diameter portion. The larger-diameter portion has a peripheral surface and an end face connecting the peripheral surface to the outer circumferential surface. Each fitting portion includes: a receiving portion configured to receive the small-diameter portion; an opening to which the protrusion is fitted; and a receiving surface configured to contact the end face of the large-diameter portion from outward in an axial direction of the rotational shaft. At least one of the end face and the receiving surface includes a recessed portion.
US10000075B2 Multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer
Various embodiments concern inkjet printing systems designed for multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer. More specifically, the inkjet printing systems are designed so that clear, curable inks are provided additional time to level out before being cured. The settling process enables the inkjet printing systems to produce multilayer images having high gloss values. For example, a bracket could be attached to a curing assembly that prevents radiation from striking a certain portion of the substrate onto which clear ink has recently been deposited. As another example, an inactive array of light-emitting diodes may be disposed in line with the print head(s) responsible for depositing clear ink. Moreover, various embodiments also allow for true multilayer printing of a color coat and a high-gloss clear coat in a single step (e.g., by arranging print heads into rows within a printer carriage).
US10000074B2 Writing to an electronic imaging substate
A method for writing to an electronic imaging substrate includes passing an electronic imaging substrate in relation to a writing device to change a state of image cells within the electronic imaging substrate. The imaging substrate is placed close enough to the writing device to reduce a blooming effect to a predefined threshold level when changing a state of one of the image cells within the electronic imaging substrate.
US10000071B2 Ribbon feeding apparatus, and tape printing apparatus equipped with the same
An apparatus includes: a delivering-side gear train that transmits motive power to a delivering-side drive shaft; an winding-side gear train that transmits motive power to an winding-side drive shaft; a second clutch mechanism that connects the drive motor and the delivering-side gear train to each other in accordance with reverse rotation of the drive motor and disconnects the drive motor and the delivering-side gear train from each other in accordance with forward rotation of the drive motor; and a first clutch mechanism that is provided upstream of the second clutch mechanism, connects the drive motor and the winding-side gear train to each other in accordance with the forward rotation of the drive motor, and disconnects the drive motor and the winding-side gear train from each other in accordance with the reverse rotation of the drive motor.
US10000070B1 Printer and printer control method
According to one embodiment, a thermal head is provided opposite to a platen roller. A ribbon transport unit transports an ink ribbon between the thermal head and the platen roller. A transport unit transports a sheet carrying a label between the thermal head and the platen roller. A clamping mechanism clamps the ink ribbon, a printing area of the label and the sheet in the thermal head and the platen roller. An acquisition unit acquires first print data to be printed on a first label and second print data to be printed on a second label. A non-printing area specifying unit specifies a non-printing area on the sheet, based on the first print data and the second print data. The control unit separates the ink ribbon and the sheet when it is transported between the thermal head and the platen roller, and stops the transport of the ink ribbon.
US10000069B2 Thermal transfer printer
A method for operating a thermal transfer printer includes providing a ribbon, providing at least one spool configured to take up the ribbon, and providing a printhead. The substrate is moved relative to the printhead at a speed. The ribbon is moved relative to the printhead at a speed that is less than the speed of the substrate while using the printhead to selectively transfer ink from the ribbon to the substrate to print an image on the substrate. Data is captured from the ribbon after ink has been transferred to the substrate. The data is processed to control at least one property of the printer.
US10000067B2 Ink, inkjet recording method, and inkjet recorded matter
Ink includes water, an organic solvent, a surfactant including a silicon-based surfactant, and a resin including a polyester-based urethane resin having a polyolefin portion.
US10000065B1 Inkjet printing system having dynamically controlled ink reservoir
An inkjet printing system includes an ink reservoir defining a longitudinal axis, an ink-receiving chamber and a control chamber. A control fluid source delivers a control fluid across a range of pressure levels to the control chamber, and an orientation sensor determines an orientation of the longitudinal axis of the ink reservoir and generates an orientation signal. A processor is operably coupled to the control fluid source and the orientation sensor, the processor being programmed to infer an angle of the longitudinal axis relative to the vertical reference axis based on the orientation signal from the orientation sensor, determine a desired pressure for the control chamber based, at least in part, on the inferred angle of the longitudinal axis, and control the control fluid source to adjust the actual pressure level in the control chamber to the desired pressure for the control chamber.
US10000063B2 Liquid containing member
A liquid containing member that can supply a liquid having a uniform concentration of a precipitating component to a liquid ejecting portion is provided. A liquid containing member includes: a liquid containing portion that can contain ink; a liquid supply port for supplying the ink contained in the liquid containing portion to a liquid ejection head; and a communication channel that is in communication with the liquid containing portion and the liquid supply port. The communication channel has a first end that is positioned at a lower end on the gravity direction side in the liquid containing portion and can suck the ink, and a second end that is positioned closer to the anti-gravity direction side than the first end is, and can suck the ink, in an in-use state in which the ink is supplied from the liquid supply port to the liquid ejection head.
US10000059B2 Printing apparatus and transmission cable
A printing apparatus including a voltage signal generation circuit configured to generate a plurality of voltage signals including a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal; and at least one transmission cable configured to transmit the plurality of voltage signals, the transmission cable including a first tubular conductor including a hollow core and configured to transmit the first voltage signal, a second tubular conductor disposed over an outer circumference of the first tubular conductor with a first insulator between the outer circumference of the first tubular conductor and an inner circumference of the second tubular conductor and being in a constant-voltage applied state, and a third tubular conductor disposed over an outer circumference of the second tubular conductor with a second insulator between the outer circumference of the second tubular conductor and an inner circumference of the third tubular conductor and configured to transmit the second voltage signal.
US10000058B2 Liquid ejecting apparatus, drive circuit, and integrated circuit
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes an ejecting unit that includes a piezoelectric element and ejects liquid by driving the piezoelectric element; a first drive circuit that generates a drive signal; and a circuit substrate in which the first drive circuit is disposed. The first drive circuit includes a first integrated circuit having a shape which includes a first side and a second side. The first integrated circuit includes, a first power supply terminal; a second power supply terminal; a first output terminal; and a second output terminal. The first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal are disposed along the first side. The first output terminal and the second output terminal are disposed along the second side.
US10000055B2 Method for operating a printing press
A method of operating a sheet-fed printing press includes storing various print jobs and/or associated setting values and process steps in a memory device to set up the printing press upon a job change. A computer implements or suggests settings or process steps of the printing press for a print job based on the job data of a print job and/or as a result of inputs by the operator. Before or immediately after a print job is completed, the computer generates a query requesting inputs that determine if the same print job requires further passes and if so, which passes are required and, based on the information input therein, implements only those settings on the printing press and/or initiates or suggests only those process steps that are necessary for the subsequent pass of the sheets that have already been printed.
US10000054B2 Sheet-processing machine having a sheet-guiding drum, and method for producing a gripper system
A sheet-guiding drum in a sheet-processing machine, comprises a gripper system, a gripper shaft, and a gripper tube. A method for producing a gripper system is also disclosed. The sheet-guiding drum further improves the sheet transport process, in particular the turning process, in sheet-processing machines. The problem addressed by the invention is in particular the provision of a low-wear rolling-element bearing that preferably eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and, in particular, meets all further boundary conditions. This problem is solved in that the gripper tube is assembled from tube segments.
US10000049B2 Methods and apparatus for applying protective films
An applicator die for creating and applying laminarized ribbons of polymeric film to a target surface, such as but not limited to a surface of an automobile body component. In one embodiment, the protective film is an aqueous emulsion of polyvinyl acetate and is used to create a continuous peelable film to protect a surface. In another embodiment, the polymeric is polyvinyl chloride and it is applied to create an anti-chip coating. The applicator die has an internal supply gallery and an outlet slot of complex shape to emit a laminarized ribbon of polymer-based material that allows the material to be applied directly to the target surface without masking. A robot is used to control movement of the die. The die includes temperature control.
US10000042B2 Tearable polystyrene film laminate for packaging and pouch purposes
The current disclosure relates to a polymeric laminate structure having an outer polystyrene film, either blown or cast, comprised of crystal polystyrene homopolymer, optionally blended with up to about 45 wt-% of high impact polystyrene and/or inorganic fillers.
US10000038B2 Alloy plate coated material and method of producing alloy plate coated material
Provided is an alloy plate coated material including a base material, and an alloy plate layer which is formed on the base material to constitute an outermost layer and is formed from a M1-M2-M3 alloy (provided that M1 is at least one element selected from Ni, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn and Sn; M2 is at least one element selected from Pd, Re, Pt, Rh, Ag and Ru; and M3 is at least one element selected from P and B), in which the alloy plate layer has a molar ratio of M1 to M2 (M1/M2) of 0.005 to 0.5.
US10000033B2 Washable, waterproof, sealable and reusable storage bags
Disclosed are embodiments of a versatile storage bag and methods of making same. The versatile storage bag may have first and second sidewalls, a double-locking closure mechanism with a first closure element extending along the first sidewall and a second closure element extending along the second sidewall, each closure element having a channel and an elongated member configured for interlocking with one another. A double-seal along three sides of the first sidewall and the second sidewall form a gusset between two seals, leaving an opening through the double-locking closure mechanism. Corner seals may be formed at the corners of the first and second sidewalls, further reinforcing the double-locking closure mechanism for an airtight and hence waterproof seal. The versatile storage bag may be made of a food-grade polyethylene vinyl acetate blend, approximately 90% or less ethylene vinyl acetate and approximately 10% or less polyethylene.
US10000032B2 Method for operating a press with an underneath drive and press operated according thereto
A method and a press are proposed for an energy-efficient drive of a press (1) with a bottom drive, in which a drive device (2) disposed in a bottom section (3), a plunger (1.1) executing a stroke (H) and receiving an upper tool part (1.2) with at least one acting tie rod (2.1.2) of a drive train (2.1) are provided and the upper tool part (2.1) corresponding to a bottom tool part (3.2) disposed in the bottom section (3) machines or forms a work piece (5). The drive device (2) is operated by at least one motor (2.1.1) and by way of a control and regulation device (4) connecting the motor (2.1.1) and the drive train (2.1). Each drive train (2.1) can be operated by its own motor (2.1.1). When using a drawing device with a holder (3.3.1), it is operated in the change and during at least a partial path of the respective stroke (H) by the drive train (2.1) while observing a shaft-type free space (3.2) provided in the bottom section (3) in a coupled or decoupled manner by a releasable rotatory or translational active connection.
US10000030B2 Manufacturing method of pneumatic tire
A tire mold has a tire molding surface. The tire molding surface is pressed against an outer surface of an uncured tire. A vent hole is provided in the tire molding surface. A surface of an outer edge region surrounding an opening of the vent hole is formed by a smooth surface. The smooth surface is smoother than a surface in a peripheral region of the outer edge region.
US10000027B2 Apparatus and method for reshaping plastic preforms into plastic containers with an automatic changing device for handling parts
A plant for reshaping plastic preforms into plastic containers, includes a heating device for heating the plastic preforms, and a device for reshaping the plastic preforms into the plastic containers, arranged downstream of the heating device in the transport direction of the plastic preforms, wherein the reshaping device includes a transport device, which transports the plastic preforms along a predefined transport path and wherein the transport device has a station carrier on which a multitude of reshaping stations are arranged, each having blow mold devices each arranged on blow mold carriers. The reshaping device includes a changing device, which is suited and intended for at least removing and/or attaching the blow mold devices to the blow mold carriers, wherein this changing device is further suited and intended for at least removing and/or attaching the changeable element to the heating device.
US10000023B2 Apparatus and method for forming three-dimensional objects using linear solidification
An apparatus and method for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material using a linear solidification device is shown and described. In certain examples, the linear solidification device includes a laser diode that projects light onto a scanning device, such as a rotating polygonal mirror or a linear scanning micromirror, which then deflects the light onto a photohardenable resin. As a result, the linear solidification device scans a line of solidification energy in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the direction of travel of the laser diode. In other examples, the linear solidification device is a laser device array or light emitting diode array that extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction of travel of the array.
US10000021B2 Method for manufacturing three-dimensional shaped object and three-dimensional shaped object obtained by the same
There is provided a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object. The method of the present invention comprises the repeated steps of: (i) forming a solidified layer by irradiating a predetermined portion of a powder layer with a light beam, thereby allowing a sintering of the powder in the predetermined portion or a melting and subsequent solidification thereof; and (ii) forming another solidified layer by newly forming a powder layer on the resulting solidified layer, followed by the irradiation of a predetermined portion of the powder layer with the light beam; wherein only the surface portion of the solidified layer, to which a force is applied when the three-dimensional shaped object is used, is subjected to a machining process.
US10000019B2 Installation assembly and associated method for forming a bonded joint
An installation assembly and an associated method for forming a bonded join are provided to permit the adhesive attachment of a first workpiece, such as a patch, to a portion of a second workpiece. The installation assembly and the associated method provide for at least partial debulking of the adhesive prior to curing of the adhesive such that the resulting bondline may have improved mechanical properties as a result of having fewer voids and/or porosity. The installation assembly may include an installation stand and a carrier plate supported by the installation stand and including an attachment surface configured to carry the first workpiece. The installation stand also includes an adjustment mechanism for positioning a carrier plate to a first predefined position to define a gap between the first and second workpieces and also to a second predefined position such that a predetermined bondline thickness is defined between the first and second workpieces.
US10000017B2 Method for mounting a vortex generator and mounting apparatus for carrying out the method
The invention relates to a method for securing an attachment (3, 33) to a component, in particular a rotor blade (1), in which the component is provided with an adhesion surface (36), the attachment (3, 33) is provided with a corresponding adhesion surface (9), the attachment (3, 33) is provided with an adhesive-conveying connection to the corresponding adhesion surface (9), the adhesion surface (36) is placed on the corresponding adhesion surface (9), a gap (53) is formed between the adhesion surface (36) and the corresponding adhesion surface (9), the attachment (3, 33) is pressed against the corresponding adhesion surface (9) and at the same time the adhesive (80) is injected into the gap (53) through the adhesive-conveying connection.
US10000016B2 Film edge sealing device
A film edge sealing device is disclosed herein which has a groove defining a base. The base of the groove of the edge sealing device is oriented at a skewed angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the conveyor of the heat sealing machine. Edges of a thermoplastic sheet or two stacked layers of thermoplastic sheets are introduced into the groove of the edge sealing device and placed in contact therewith to both heat and melt the edges of the thermoplastic sheet(s) to form a bead and join the edges thereof to form an edge bead seal.
US10000009B2 Sterile environment for additive manufacturing
In sterile, additive manufacturing wherein one lamella is successively built upon an underlying lamella until an object is completed, a sterile manufacturing environment is provided. A major chamber large enough to accommodate the manufactured object has sterile accordion pleated sidewalls and a sterile top closed with flap valves. A minor chamber for supporting the nozzles positioned above the major chamber has similar valves in corresponding positions. Nozzles for material deposition penetrate the pair of valves to block air and particles from entry into the major chamber where the nozzles make layer by layer deposition of the object using XY areawise nozzle motion relative to the object as well as Z nozzle vertical motion with the major chamber expanding as the object is formed.
US10000007B2 PEX expanding tool
An expanding tool comprising: an actuator comprising a cylindrical housing that defines an actuator housing cavity; a primary ram disposed within the actuator housing cavity, the primary ram defining an internal primary ram cavity; a secondary ram disposed within the internal primary ram cavity; a cam roller carrier coupled to a distal end of the secondary ram; a drive collar positioned within a distal end of the actuator housing cavity; a roller clutch disposed within an internal cavity defined by an inner surface of the drive collar; a shuttle cam positioned between the roller clutch and a distal end of the primary ram; an expander cone coupled to the primary ram; and an expander head operably coupled to the drive collar.
US10000004B2 Process of obtaining a double-oriented film, co-extruded, and of low thickness made by a three bubble process that at the time of being thermoformed provides a uniform thickness in the produced tray
The present invention relates to provides a double-oriented film, co-extrude, and of low thickness, with a layered composition that gives the property of being of high barrier to gases and manufactured by the process of co-extrusion of 3 bubbles, which gives the property of when being thermoformed, ensure the distribution of uniform thickness in the walls, base, folds, and corners of the formed tray saving a minimum of 50% of plastic without diminishing its gas barrier and its resistance to puncture.
US10000002B2 Method for manufacturing polymer film and co-extruded film
The present invention relates to: a method for manufacturing a polymer film, the method including a base film forming step for co-extruding a first resin containing a polyamide-based resin and a second resin containing a copolymer including polyamide-based segments and polyether-based segments; a co-extruded film including a base film including a first resin layer containing a polyamide-based resin, and a second resin layer containing a copolymer having polyamide-based segments and polyether-based segments; to a co-extruded film including a base film including a first resin layer and a second resin layer, which have different melting points; and to a method for manufacturing a polymer film, the method including a base film forming step including a step of co-extruding a first resin and a second resin, which have different melting points.
US10000000B2 Coherent LADAR using intra-pixel quadrature detection
A frequency modulated (coherent) laser detection and ranging system includes a read-out integrated circuit formed with a two-dimensional array of detector elements each including a photosensitive region receiving both return light reflected from a target and light from a local oscillator, and local processing circuitry sampling the output of the photosensitive region four times during each sample period clock cycle to obtain quadrature components. A data bus coupled to one or more outputs of each of the detector elements receives the quadrature components from each of the detector elements for each sample period and serializes the received quadrature components. A processor coupled to the data bus receives the serialized quadrature components and determines an amplitude and a phase for at least one interfering frequency corresponding to interference between the return light and the local oscillator light using the quadrature components.
US09999999B2 Injector for plastic material injection molding apparatus
An injector for a plastic material injection molding apparatus whose cylindrical pin-shaped valve that is axially displaceable between an advanced fully closed position and a retracted position of maximum opening, is provided in proximity to a distal end thereof with a reduced diameter cylindrical portion which delimits with the outlet end of the tip of the nozzle terminal an annular passage having a constant cross-section. When the pin valve is between fully closed and maximum opening positions, the reduced diameter cylindrical portion can be selectively positioned in intermediate positions so as to vary the axial extension of the annular passage to adjust the pressure drop of the injected plastic material.
US09999996B2 Polymer or polymer composite membrane having through-thickness micropores, and method for preparing same
A polymer or polymer composite membrane having through-thickness micropores and a method of preparing the same are provided. More particularly, a polymer or polymer composite membrane having a pore structure such that micropores are aligned in a mesh structure in the thickness direction of the polymer or polymer composite membrane due to unidirectional freezing in the thickness direction of a solvent. The membrane has through-thickness micropores, and thus has improved permeability in the thickness direction and superior uniformity in size of the micropores and wall thickness between the micropores. For these reasons, the membrane can be used for a porous membrane substrate, microfiltration membrane, etc.
US09999993B2 Adjustable locator retaining wall block and mold apparatus
A system of retaining wall blocks, a method of assembling a retaining wall block assembly, and a mold for manufacturing retaining wall blocks having adjustable engagement configurations.
US09999992B2 Plastic bodies and methods of forming plastic bodies
A film of plastic material for wrapping, obtained by cast co-extrusion in three layers, wherein an inner layer consists of elastomer-based propylene, containing ethylene, and metallocene polyethylene, while a central layer and an outer layer consist of metallocene polyethylene with different melt flow indexes, that of the metallocene polyethylene of the central layer being the lower one.
US09999991B2 Attachable reflector
Apparatus for heating plastic parisons, with a transport device which transports the plastic parisons along a predetermined transport path, and with at least one heating device, wherein the heating device has at least one first radiation source which emits thermal radiation as well as at least one reflector device which reflects at least a proportion of the thermal radiation emitted by the radiation source in the direction of the plastic parisons. The reflector device can be attached to the radiation source and has a support and a reflection component which bears against the support on at least one region and is suitable for reflection of the radiation.
US09999987B2 System and method for bucking a stem
Provided is a method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor. The fixed sensor measures a location of a first end of the stem travelling on a conveyor to determine a travel distance the first end has moved past the fixed sensor. The movable sensor measures a location of a second end of the stem to determine a sensor distance between the fixed sensor and the movable sensor. The length of the stem is determined by adding the travel distance to the sensor distance.
US09999975B2 Method and system for operating and/or monitoring a machine, in particular a robot
A method for operating and/or monitoring a machine, in particular, a multiple axis robot, includes determining whether an outer border of a first spatial area and an outer border of a second spatial area intersect each other, and detecting a penetration of the first spatial area by the second spatial area, in the event that the two outer borders intersect each other, wherein one of the two spatial areas is machine-fixed.
US09999973B2 Method and device for controlling manipulators
According to a method according to the invention for controlling at least one manipulator, in particular a robot, a plurality of control commands (P, B, F) are worked through, in that in a state machine (ZM) the respective command runs through an active state (-A), wherein in a state machine at least one control command runs through a preliminary state (-E) that is placed ahead of its active state and/or a post-operational state (-P) that is placed after its active state, and/or a plurality of control commands are processed at the same time.
US09999968B2 Tool holder
A tool holder for a power tool comprising: a body defining a passageway in which a shank of a cutting tool can be located; at least one axial locking element moveably mounted within the body and which is capable of being moved between and held in at least a first release position and a second locking position where it projects into the passageway where it is capable of engagingly a shank of a cutting tool when located within the passageway in order to axially restrict the movement of the shank in the passageway; and at least one axial guide moveably mounted within the body and which can be moved between and held in at least two positions, including one position where it projects into the passageway where it is capable of engagingly supporting a side of a shank of a cutting tool when located within the passageway.
US09999961B2 Grinding machine
Provided is a grinding machine that does not require work for replacing an upper roller (12) and a lower roller (14) and that ensures interchangeability thereof, even when the outer diameter of a workpiece (W) and the inclination state of the generating line of the workpiece (W) are different. A headstock (7) of the grinding machine comprises an upper-roller device (13) on which the upper roller (12) is rotatably supported, and a lower-roller device (15) on which the lower roller (14) is rotatably supported. The upper-roller device (13) and the lower-roller device (15) are provided with vertical position adjustment mechanisms (22), (46), respectively, for modifying the height position related to the vertical direction thereof, and a turn angle adjustment mechanism (21) for modifying the inclination angles of the upper-roller device (13) and the lower-roller device (15) with respect to the horizontal direction of the center axes thereof.
US09999960B2 Coolant delivery system for grinding applications
A system for removing material from a workpiece comprising: a mounted-point grinding tool configured to move from a first position to a second position traversing at least a portion of a slot in a workpiece and removing material from a surface of the workpiece; and a first nozzle configured to deliver coolant to the mounted-point grinding tool, wherein the first nozzle is configured to move with the mounted point grinding tool from the first position to the second position so that the distance between the first nozzle and the mounted-point grinding tool remains substantially unchanged. A second nozzle can be mounted on the opposite side of tool from first nozzle, with the second nozzle also configured to move with the grinding tool so that the distance between the first nozzle and the mounted-point grinding tool remains substantially unchanged during grinding.
US09999956B2 Polishing device and polishing method
A polishing device is provided to suppress deterioration in reproducibility of a polishing profile due to a variation or change with time of a shape of a retaining ring of a substrate holding member for each of retaining rings. The polishing device includes: a polishing head configured to press a substrate against a polishing pad and have a retainer ring surrounding the substrate pressed against the polishing pad; a measurement sensor configured to measure a surface shape of the retainer ring; and a controller configured to determine a polishing condition of the substrate based on the surface shape of the retainer ring measured by the measurement sensor.
US09999953B2 Mist removal system and mist removal method
A mist removal system includes an observation unit that observes a situation related to the mist concentration in a factory, a first mist countermeasure unit that reduces the mist concentration in a machine tool, a second mist countermeasure unit that reduces the mist concentration in the factory, and a control unit. The control unit controls observation by the observation unit and interlocking operation of the first mist countermeasure unit and the second mist countermeasure unit. Furthermore, the control unit determines the control details of interlocking operation of the first and second mist countermeasure units based on the observation results of the mist concentration obtained by the observation unit.
US09999951B2 Coupling members and pipe machining apparatuses including coupling members
Coupling members and pipe machining apparatuses including coupling members are provided. In one aspect, a coupling member includes a shaft and an engagement member defining a cavity there through and including a projection. The shaft is at least partially positioned within the cavity and extends through the cavity, and the shaft is adapted to rotate relative to the engagement member. The coupling member also includes a plunger at least partially positioned within the cavity and moveable relative to the engagement member, and further includes a biasing member at least partially positioned within the cavity between the plunger and the engagement member.
US09999949B2 Work piece presentment
An apparatus and associated method are provided for an automated presentment assembly that sequentially feeds fasteners to an outlet and an escapement apparatus comprising a chuck that has a transport feature for selectively removing a fastener from the outlet and transporting the fastener to a tool station, the chuck being moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein at the first position the transport feature is operably aligned with the outlet and at the second position the transport feature is displaced both linearly and rotationally from the first position.
US09999947B2 Method for repairing heaters and chucks used in semiconductor processing
A method for the repair of a heater, or an electrostatic chuck, using a ceramic top layer joined with a hermetically sealed joint. The heater or electrostatic chuck may be machined down to remove a damaged top surface, and to allow for the joining of a new top surface. The new top pieces may be aluminum nitride and the pieces may be brazed with an aluminum alloy under controlled atmosphere. The joint material is adapted to later withstand both the environments within a process chamber during substrate processing, and the oxygenated atmosphere which may be seen within the shaft of a heater or electrostatic chuck.
US09999931B2 Locking mechanism for a collet assembly
A locking mechanism includes a biasing ring having a first area having a first radial thickness and a first radially inward facing surface and a second area having a second radial thickness and a second radially inward facing surface. The locking mechanism includes an inner ring having an activation tab extending therefrom and defining a radially outward facing surface. The biasing ring is positioned around the inner ring thereby defining a cavity between the biasing ring and the inner ring. The locking mechanism includes a detent member positioned in the cavity and selectively engageable with at least one of the first radially inward facing surface, the second inwardly facing surface and the radially outward facing surface.
US09999930B2 Hand-held machine tool having a striking mechanism
In a hand-held machine tool, having a tool holder for holding at least one first tool, which has a tang having a first coupling contour that is able to be connected to the tool holder and having a striking mechanism for the striking drive of the first tool connected to the tool holder in the axial direction of the tool holder in a striking operation associated with the hand-held machine tool, a chuck adapter is provided to hold at least one second tool, which has a tang provided with a second coupling contour, which is able to be connected to the chuck adapter in a torsionally fixed manner.
US09999929B2 Cutting head and cutting tool having a replaceable cutting head
A cutting head for a cutting tool includes a cutting portion and a shank portion. The cutting portion has a plurality of integrally formed cutting edges and the shank portion has a first end adjacent the cutting portion and a second end. The first portion of the shank portion is closer to the first end of the shank portion than the second and third portions of the shank portion and the third portion of the shank portion is disposed closer to the second end of the shank portion than the first and second portions. The first portion of the shank portion has an exterior surface including at least one axially extending recess extending from an end of the first portion closest to the second portion toward the first end of the shank portion. The cutting head is formed of a pressed and sintered cemented carbide material.
US09999916B2 Method for machining a functional part
A method for working a functional part, which extends in a longitudinal direction and has a lateral surface that surrounds a longitudinal central axis of the functional part running in the longitudinal direction and has an end face bounding the functional part at a free end in the axial direction, may involve pressing a punch that can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the functional part against the end face of the functional part, while the functional part is initially located in a cavity of a tool, at least over a partial portion of its longitudinal extent that adjoins its free end, which cavity is bounded in the radial direction with respect to the longitudinal central axis by a wall surface surrounding the lateral surface and lying at least partially against the lateral surface, and pulling off the tool from the functional part over the free end of the functional part over a pulling-off travel, while the punch remains pressed against the end face of the functional part, at least over a partial travel of the pulling-off travel of the tool from the functional part. A material flow of material of the functional part is brought about by the tool during the pulling-off of the tool from the functional part.
US09999912B2 Sheet metal dent repair tool exchange handle
A sheet metal dent repair hook exchange handle including a hand grip; and a handle element coupling, wherein the handle element coupling includes a receiver for a coupling element that is connectable or connected with a shaft of a sheet metal dent repair hook, and a locking arrangement for a disengageable support of the coupling element against an unintentional axial movement out of the handle element coupling, and an arresting arrangement for a disengage able support of the coupling element in an inner teething arranged in the handle element coupling. The locking arrangement includes locking devices that engage a recess in a portion of the cylindrical coupling element which portion is insertable into the handle element coupling.
US09999911B2 Method and system for controlling the quality of a stamped part
A system and method for detecting a defective part and the type of defect formed during stamping operations. The system and method will not only detect the defect but also the nature of the defect and the time at which the defect occurred during stamping operations. Such information is useful not only in quality control but also in isolating a problem which may exist in stamping operations and thus eliminating time for isolating such problems and correcting them. The system and method uses a profile of a properly stamped part to detect a defect, and the root cause of the defect.
US09999909B2 Soil gas and groundwater remediation system and method
A system for intercepting, treating and venting vapors from contaminated soil in the vadose zone and from contaminated groundwater includes a large borehole and at least one small borehole each having an open top end, a porous liner against the outer wall and porous fill material inside the liner. The fill material can include materials to retard and degrade contaminants in the vapors. The large and small boreholes can have impermeable sections in the liner, and impermeable ground cover around the top ends. The large borehole can also include a slotted aeration tube in the borehole and vegetation planted in the open end of the borehole. A method for intercepting, treating and venting of vapors from contaminated soil in the vadose zone and contaminated groundwater includes the system and pulling vapors out the top end of the large borehole with variations in atmospheric barometric pressure.
US09999908B2 Ductless fume hood gas monitoring and detection system
A ductless fume hood suitable for the removal of various chemical materials including toxic and non-toxic gases, vapors, particles, dust and unpleasant odors from a fluid stream. The ductless fume hood uses electronic devices and software to enable real time monitoring of gas levels in parts per million.
US09999905B2 Polymeric coatings and coating method
Polymeric coatings and methods of forming polymeric coatings are described. In a method of forming a polymeric coating a first layer is deposited on a substrate. The first layer includes at least one highly soluble diamine component. A second layer is formed on the substrate to contact the first layer. The second layer includes paraformaldehyde and an aromatic diamine including two primary amine groups. Once formed, the first and second layers are heated. Heating causes the components of the first and second layers to cure. For example, the paraformaldehyde from the second layer diffuses into the first layer and reacts via hemiaminal-type chemistry with the high soluble diamine component. The coatings may be substantially homogenous or comprise a compositional gradient in thickness or along the substrate plane depending on deposition methods and other processing parameters.
US09999904B2 Coated metal plate and exterior building material
This coated metal plate is a chromate-free coated metal plate for exterior applications, which comprises a metal plate and a coating film that is arranged on the metal plate. The coating film contains 0.01-15% by volume of porous particles as a gloss control agent. If R (μm) is the number average particle diameter of the gloss control agent, T (μm) is the film thickness of the coating film, and σ is the standard deviation of the number-based particle size distribution of the gloss control agent, the coated metal plate satisfies the following formulae. (R+2σ)/T≤0.7 R≥2.0 9≤T≤19.
US09999901B2 Method for manufacturing a superhydrophobic surface, surface so obtained and use of it
The invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substrate with a surface roughness Ra between 0.1 and 1.0 μm and (b) exposing the substrate to a filamentary atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge plasma which is fed by a reaction gas and siloxane-forming material in order to form a superhydrophobic siloxane layer over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate. Step (b) is operated with an electrical excitation frequency of 15,000 Hz to 35,000 Hz and a power density between 0.5 to 10 W·cm−2. The siloxane layer produced in step (b) shows thereby a micro-structure and a nano-structure with droplet “sticking” properties (high water sliding angle).
US09999895B2 Spray inserts
According to a first aspect, a spray insert includes a sidewall and a first vane extending from the sidewall. The spray insert also includes an endwall including a discharge outlet. The spray insert further includes a first boss including a tip and a side to direct a fluid product toward a swirl chamber. The boss is disposed on the endwall and extends from the vane. The side has a point of inflection.
US09999894B2 Tree and shrub sprinkler apparatus
A tree sprinkler comprising curved articulating watering extensions pivotally connected to a central tubular housing, allowing the sprinkler to be placed around the trunk of a tree. The pivotal connections allow the extensions to open to any size. The extensions are preferably rigid and have nozzles or the like to spray the trunk of the tree or shrubs. The extensions may be removable and/or extendable to accommodate varying sizes of trees or shrubs.
US09999893B2 Mist generating apparatus
A mist generating apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a longitudinal axis and comprises first and second opposing surfaces which define a transport fluid nozzle between them. The apparatus also has a working fluid passage having a supply passage connectable to a supply of working fluid, and an outlet on one of the first and second surfaces. The working fluid outlet communicates with the transport fluid nozzle. The transport fluid nozzle has a nozzle inlet connectable to a supply of transport fluid, a nozzle outlet, and a throat portion intermediate the nozzle inlet and nozzle outlet. The nozzle throat has a cross sectional area which is less than that of either the nozzle inlet—or the nozzle outlet. The transport fluid nozzle projects radially from the longitudinal axis such that the nozzle defines a rotational angle of at least 5 degrees about the longitudinal axis.
US09999889B2 Cartridges, kits, and methods for enhanced detection and quantification of analytes
Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The reader component may communicate with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample.
US09999886B2 Methods and systems for on demand droplet generation and impedance based detection
The present invention pertains to methods and systems for on demand droplet generation and impedance based detection. The microfluidic system can utilize an electrical sensor for detecting an electrical property of a fluid and for generating an electrical signal indicating a change in the electrical property of the fluid; a droplet generator coupled to the electrical sensor configured to generate the droplet from the fluid in response to the electrical signal from the electrical sensor; and a microfluidic channel coupled to the droplet generator for receiving the droplet. The method for generating droplets involves measuring an electrical property of the fluid, transmitting an electrical signal indicative of the electrical property, and forming the droplets from the fluid based on the electrical signal.
US09999881B2 Pipette adjustment wheel
An electrical pipette that includes an adjustment wheel, which comprises a primary spring defining a first adjustment area and a secondary spring defining a second adjustment area after the first adjustment area in a turning direction of the adjustment wheel. The force required for turning the adjustment wheel within the first adjustment area is smaller than within the second adjustment area, and the springs are arranged to return the adjustment wheel to its original position when the adjustment wheel is released.
US09999874B2 Process for obtaining heterogeneous acid catalysts based on mixed metal salts and use thereof
The present invention relates to heterogeneous acid catalysts comprising or consisting of mixed metal salts, of lithium and aluminum phosphates and sulfates, and combinations with metallic cations, such as magnesium, titanium, zinc, zirconium and gallium, to provide adequate Lewis acidity; organic or inorganic porosity promoters, such as polysaccharides; and agglomerates, such as clays, kaolin and metal oxides of the type MxOy, where; M=Al, Mg, Sr, Zr or Ti, and other metals of groups IA, IIA and IVB, x=1 or 2 and y=2 or 3, for the formation of particles. A process is disclosed for obtaining from the catalyst by the hydrolysis of aluminum lithium hydride with water and oxygenated solvent, such as an ether. The catalysts are used in batch reactor and continuous flow systems in reactions that require moderate Lewis acidity, such as refining, petrochemical and general chemistry, including the transesterification of glycerides to produce alkyl esters.
US09999873B2 Process for preparing a chlorine comprising catalyst, the prepared catalyst, and its use
The invention concerns a process for preparing a chlorine comprising catalyst by (a) providing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising titania and at least 5 weight percent cobalt; (b) impregnating the catalyst with a solution comprising chloride ions; and (c) heating the impregnated catalyst at a temperature in the range of between 100 and 500° C. for at least 5 minutes up to 2 days. The prepared catalyst preferably comprises 0.13-3 weight percent of the element chlorine. The invention further relates to the prepared catalyst and its use.
US09999868B2 Method for preparing super absorbent resin
The present invention relates to a method for preparing a superabsorbent polymer including a) preparing a hydrogel phase polymer by thermopolymerizing or photopolymerizing a monomer composition including a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a polymerization initiator; b) adding particles having properties of the following i) and ii) to the hydrogel phase polymer, i) BET specific surface area of 300 m2/g to 1500 m2/g and ii) porosity of 50% or greater; c) chopping the particle-added hydrogel phase polymer; d) drying the hydrogel phase polymer; e) milling the dried hydrogel phase polymer; f) adding a surface crosslinking agent to the milled hydrogel phase polymer; and g) carrying out a surface crosslinking reaction.
US09999865B2 Method of reliable particle size control for preparing aqueous suspension of precious metal nanoparticles and the precious metal nanoparticle suspension prepared by the method thereof
Disclosed is a method for making a colloidal suspension of precious metal nanoparticles. The method comprises providing a target material comprising a precious metal in a liquid dispersion medium in an ablation container. The dispersion medium has an electrical conductivity within a predetermined conductivity range. Laser pulses are used to generate the nanoparticles from the target in the container. While generating the nanoparticles the electrical conductivity of the dispersion medium is monitored and maintained within the predetermined range and thereby the generated nanoparticles are produced within a predetermined size range. The generated nanoparticles are used to form a colloidal suspension.
US09999864B2 Method of mixing a liquid in a container
Presently, there exists a need for a method of mixing (stirring) the ingredients of a liquid preparation within a container without the introduction of any device or manual implement to agitate the contents mechanically. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method a convenient, economical and effective method of mixing utilizing a chemical reaction to facilitate liquid motion in a container without the use of a stirring implement or external mechanical intervention.
US09999861B2 Carbon molecular sieve membranes for nitrogen/methane separation
The various embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to carbon molecular sieve membranes (CMSM) and their associated fabrication processes for the separation of nitrogen/methane gas mixtures, and more particularly to CMSM that maintain high nitrogen-methane selectivity and high gas permeabilities. Methods for removing nitrogen from a nitrogen methane mixture gas via the use of the CMS membranes and gas enrichment devices using the same are also disclosed.
US09999860B2 Channeled articles and methods for their manufacture
An article with a body having spaced channels created at a surface of the body and extending into the body, wherein the channels are located at controlled spaced locations. The channeled or microchanneled articles may be in the form of channeled or microchanneled membranes or otherwise. Methods of manufacturing channeled articles and uses of the channeled articles are described.
US09999859B2 Immobilized multi-layer artificial membrane for permeability measurements (PAMPA)
With the subject invention, a method is provided for preparing a filter membrane including the steps of dispersing a liquid which is generally hydrophobic into the pores of a porous membrane, and applying a solution containing lipids onto at least a first surface of the porous membrane containing the liquid. Advantageously, the subject invention allows for filter membranes to be prepared which can be stored for periods of time without degradation in performance. The subject invention may have applicability in various contexts, but is well-suited for preparing filter membranes for permeability screening, particularly Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay (PAMPA).
US09999858B2 Method for making multiple walled nested coaxial nanostructures
Methods for making multiple walled nested coaxial nanostructures and devices incorporating the coaxial nanostructures are disclosed. The coaxial nanostructures include an inner nanostructure, a first outer nanotube disposed around the inner nanostructure, and a first annular channel between the inner nanostructure and the first outer nanotube. The coaxial nanostructures have extremely high aspect ratios, ranging from about 5 to about 1,200, or about 300 to about 1200.
US09999854B2 Catalyst module, receiving unit for such a catalyst module and method for manufacturing such a catalyst module
The catalyst module is designed for use in an emission control system of a stationary incinerator. It comprises a stack frame, into which several mounting units are inserted strung together. The mounting units have a peripheral side wall as well as several partitions, which are entangled with one another and form a lattice with a plurality of mounting shafts, in which in each case one catalyst is inserted. The catalysts are pressed into position preferably with the interposition of an elastic fitting element.
US09999852B2 Method for removing SOx from gas with compound alcohol-amine solution
A method for removing SOx from a gas by using a compound alcohol-amine solution is provided. The compound alcohol-amine solution is made by mixing ethylene glycol and/or polyethylene glycol with hydroxyl and/or carboxyl organic compound having basic group containing nitrogen. The compound alcohol-amine solution is contacted with the gas containing SOx to absorb the SOx in the gas, wherein x=2 and/or 3. The compound alcohol-amine solution with absorbed SOx is regenerated by one or more of heating method, vacuum method, gas stripping method, ultrasonic method, microwave method, and radiation method to release by-products of sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide, and the regenerated compound alcohol-amine solution is recycled for use. This method can be used for removing SOx from flue gas, burning gas, coke-oven gas, synthesis waste gas from dyestuff plants, sewage gas from chemical fiber plants, and other industrial raw material gases or waste gases containing SOx.
US09999851B2 Filter mounting structure
A filter mounting structure, includes a casing including upper, lower, front, back, left and right side panels and a filter unit. The filter unit includes a filter, a first support frame located at a front end of the filter, and a second support frame located at a side of the filter. The filter is mounted on the first and second support frames. A first mounting port is provided in the front side panel and a second mounting port is provided in any one of the left and right side panels. A mounting space is included in the casing and extends toward the first and second mounting ports respectively. The first support frame is mounted on the front side panel of the casing through the first mounting port and the second support frame is mounted on the left or right side panel of the casing through the second mounting port.
US09999850B2 Filtering contaminants from fluid
A method of filtering contaminants from a fluid is disclosed. A feedstream of fluid containing contaminants is directed into a filter chamber containing a filter element. Part of the feedstream fluid flows in one of: a forward flow direction where it passes in a first direction through a wall of the filter element; and a reverse flow direction where it passes in a second, opposite direction through the wall. The filtrate is directed into a flowline for collection. The feedstream fluid is then arranged to flow through the filter element in the other direction, to remove contaminant material from a surface of the element wall. Following removal of contaminant material, the feedstream fluid is continued to be directed through the wall of the filter element in said other direction, to filter out contaminants from the fluid during flow in said other direction.
US09999845B2 System and method for de-aerating coolant in closed coolant system
A method of removing entrained air from a coolant in a coolant system that may not include a fluid reservoir, includes connecting a de-aeration tank to the coolant system. The de-aeration tank is connected in fluid communication to the coolant system in parallel with a heat exchanger, such that a first connection device connects the de-aeration tank to the coolant system upstream of the heat exchanger, and a second connection device connects the de-aeration tank to the coolant system downstream of the heat exchanger. The coolant is circulated from the coolant system, through the de-aeration tank, and back to the coolant system, with a pump, until substantially all entrained air is removed from the coolant. The de-aeration tank may then be disconnected from the coolant system.
US09999843B2 Offline filtration device and method
An apparatus, system and method are provided for controlling fluid flow through a vacuum chamber of a dehydration system, the vacuum chamber having a temperature sensing device operative to measure a temperature of a fluid in the vacuum chamber. A temperature difference between a temperature setpoint for the fluid and the measured temperature of the fluid is determined, and fluid is recirculated through the vacuum chamber while the temperature difference is greater than a predetermined temperature difference. While the temperature difference is less than the predetermined temperature difference, the fluid is recirculated through the vacuum chamber for a predetermined time period, and upon the predetermined time period expiring inhibiting recirculation of the fluid through the vacuum chamber.
US09999840B1 Table-top fort
A table-top fort for use in conjunction with a table having a top surface that is supported above a ground surface. The table-top fort includes a top panel and a side panel. The top panel has an edge that extends substantially around the top panel. The top panel has a size and a shape that are substantially the same size and a shape of the top surface. The side panel engages the top panel and extends at least partially around the edge. The side panel has a lower edge, at least one opening formed therein and at least one partially transparent region formed therein. The opening is movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The table-top fort is placed over the table so that the top panel is above the top surface to form a substantially enclosed region beneath the table. The side panel other than the at least one partially transparent region is substantially non-transparent that is printed on the side panel. The non-transparent and at least partially transparent areas of the side panel are fabricated from the same material.
US09999839B2 Snow man making device for making a snow person having light emitting structures
A ball is provided forming an inside structure of the snow person, the ball having an inner and outer surface. The ball is a unitary work piece that is free and unconnected to other work pieces. An adhesion surface is disposed on the outer surface of the ball, the adhesion surface provided with nodules that extend away from the surface of the ball to adhere snow while the ball is rolled. Light units are integrated into the surface of the ball and having light emitting portions that extend away from the surface of the ball. A light output of the light units is selected to transmit light through a layer of snow. Connections between the light units situated within the ball connect the light units together.
US09999835B2 Motion sickness monitoring and application of supplemental sound to counteract sickness
Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for managing motion sickness of a user while the user is wearing a head-mounted device (HMD). One method includes an operation for monitoring the physical characteristics of the user while wearing the HMD that is presenting a virtual reality with multimedia content, where the physical characteristics including motions of the user. The multimedia content includes audio and video for presentation on a display of the HMD. Additionally, the method includes an operation for determining if the user is experiencing motion sickness based on the monitoring of the physical characteristics of the user while the virtual reality is being presented. When the user is experiencing motion sickness, supplemental sound is delivered to the user, where the supplemental sound is combined with sound from the multimedia content for delivery to the user, and the supplemental sound is defined to decrease the motion sickness experienced by the user.
US09999832B2 Game system, computer-readable non-transitory storage medium, game processing method and game apparatus
A first game execution unit executes a first game. A second game execution unit executes a second game. The second game execution unit sets particular first game data or a first game mode which is accessible in the first game so as to be inaccessible in the second game when an execution result of the first game does not satisfy a predetermined condition, and sets the particular first game data or the first game mode so as to be accessible also in the second game in response to the execution result of the first game having satisfied the predetermined condition.
US09999831B2 Puzzle with attachable and releasable pieces
The puzzle with attachable and releasable pieces includes shaped puzzle pieces and a two-part base, which includes a front base section and a back baseplate. The puzzle pieces have rear-facing engaging mechanisms that are attachable to forward-facing male studs carried by the back baseplate. The puzzle pieces each have a particular outer shape determining placement. The puzzle may be stored with the puzzle pieces engaged to the back baseplate, but may be later released for repeat play by using a provided puzzle release mechanism.
US09999829B1 Game system
A game system may comprise a board comprising a plurality of pegs extending from the board, wherein the pegs may be disposed in rows; at least one deflector configured to be coupled to at least two pegs aligned with one another; at least one ball configured to move on the board between and/or along the pegs and deflector(s) from a start end to a goal end of the board; at least one goal configured to be coupled to at least two pegs in a goal row of the rows of pegs, wherein the goal is configured to receive a ball; and a plurality of play selectors which determine a play for each player during a turn of a game. The goal of the game may be to get a ball into a goal by navigating across the board having the pegs and deflectors as obstacles to movement of the ball.
US09999828B1 Card shuffler
The disclosed invention includes all embodiments for a mechanical shuffler comprising a generally planar base and a platform that is sized to receive a deck of unshuffled cards, the stack of unshuffled cards moves relative to a slot where the slot is sized to permit passage of a single card. With movement of a platform relative to a slot, a discrete burst of air is delivered to a stack of unshuffled cards, thereby pushing a single card through the slot and into an area where shuffled cards are to be delivered. It is contemplated that embodiments of the invention will include means for the delivery of a discrete amount of air in response to a computer signal, it is further contemplated that embodiments of the invention may include rollers that are engaged to spin and grip a card that is pushed through a slot by air. It is contemplated that embodiments of the invention may include a set of perforated guiding members that include a plurality of perforations that are sized to permit and diffuse a predetermined amount of air by volume and pressure.
US09999823B2 System for analyzing golf swing process and method thereof
A system for analyzing a golf swing process includes a sensor system for simultaneously measuring human body movements, club head trajectories and the ball trajectories; a processor for reading data of the sensor system; synchronizing and processing the data; generating the human body 3D model, the club trajectories and the initial flying trajectory of the ball; and calculating a complete flying trajectory of the ball according to the initial flying trajectory; and a visual device, wherein the visual device provides the integrated display of the human body 3D model, the feet pressures, the club trajectories and the ball trajectories, for tracing the club trajectories according to the ball trajectories, and tracing the human 3D model and the feet pressures according to the club trajectories. A method for analyzing the golf swing process is also provided.
US09999819B2 Kicking and punching apparatus with electronic scoring system
The present invention provides for a martial arts kicking and punching apparatus comprising: a first portion designed like a martial arts chest protector; a paddle having a handle on one end and a padded portion designed to look like a martial arts helmet; a device for securing the paddle to the first portion; and an electronic scoring system comprising a sensor, a transmitter and a receiver.
US09999817B2 Device in connection with exercise
A device in connection with exercise, includes a base body (1) and elements (11) for applying the base body (1) in the fold of the knee of a user. The base body (1) includes two supporting surfaces (5, 7) that form an intermediate angle (α) that is in the interval 70°<α<110°, and that the elements to apply the base body (1) on a user (A) include at least one band (11) that may form or forms a closed loop relative to the base body (1).
US09999816B2 Goal apparatus
Goal apparatus comprising a frame, a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member. The frame presents net connection points and is configured to support each of the pliable goal members in tension between two net connection points such that the goal apparatus presents a substantially rectangular goal mouth. A frame for use in the goal apparatus. A net for use in the goal apparatus comprising first, second and third edges, and a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member extending along the first, second and third edge respectively.
US09999814B2 Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads
Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a hollow body portion having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, a plurality of ports on the bottom portion and a plurality of inner support portions in the hollow body portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
US09999812B2 Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and a channel located in the body. The channel is configured to influence the characteristics of the impact of a ball on the face, such as by flexing or compressing in response to the force of the impact, exerting a response or reaction force on the face, changing the motion or behavior of the face, and other manners. The head may also include a pair of channels that have a gap between them.
US09999807B2 Muscular training device, system and method
An exercise device includes a relatively rigid platform supported by a compressible base. The base has a central flat and then slopes outward and upward from the central flat in a spherical section. The base permits instability in height, angle, and shear strain movement. The user performs postures and/or exercises using the exercise device under each appendage being used for support. The instability triggers the Golgi tendon receptor and the muscle spindle receptor and thereby achieves physiological benefits. The muscular training devices come in different sizes and configurations to make up a muscular training system.
US09999806B2 Action detection and activity classification
Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like.
US09999802B2 Body weight exercise assembly configured to accept various discipline attachments
Disclosed is an exercise device having an elongated body, a slot formed length-wise in the body, the slot having an undercut portion on each side, a plurality of holes in slot for receiving one of a plurality of fasteners, an exercise accessory having a connecting member, and a head of the connecting member, the head sized to be received in the slot of the body and configured to be slidably retained in the slot. The slot can have undercut portions. The undercut portions can have locking features. The head of the connecting member can have complimentary locking features. A tightening member can fix the connecting member in a position in the slot. The elongated body can have a cutout for receiving the head of the connecting member.
US09999800B2 Multi-mode squat rack
A multi-mode squat rack includes a frame, a support unit and a handle unit. The frame includes two struts pivotally connected to each other, two stepping boards connected to one of the struts, and a mount pivotally connected to the first strut. The support unit includes a seat post pivotally connected to the first strut, a seat supported on the seat post, a pair of ears supported on a side of the seat post near the first strut, at least one fin supported on an opposite side of the seat post, and an elastic unit arranged between the mount and the fin. The handle unit includes a stem pivotally connected to the first strut, a connection rod formed with an end pivotally connected to the stem and another end pivotally connected to the first strut or the pair of ears, and a handle connected to the stem.
US09999799B2 Arm extension exercise apparatus
Apparatus for performing an arm extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (S), an elbow pad having an engaging surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism, the input arm assembly being adapted to reside in a start motionless position (SMP) that disposes the manually graspable mechanism in a start exercise position (SEP) that is disposed vertically above UW) the user's elbows, the input arm assembly being pivotable around a linear axis disposed rearwardly of the user's elbow.
US09999798B2 Versatile exercise apparatus with adjustable volume to weight ratio
Versatile exercise apparatus is portable and provides adjustable volume to weight ratio for multi-purpose weight, cardio, sport-specific, and martial arts training. Versatile exercise apparatus provides a user with the ability to adjust volume to weight ratio using a waterproof fillable cavity. The different markings on the transparent viewing window of the apparatus allow a user to vary the difficulty level of workouts by changing the corresponding weight of either water or sand added to the apparatus. Versatility is provided by the apparatus either being used as a backpack or a hand-held free weight, or a punching bag.
US09999793B2 Flexible dry sprinkler having a differential pressure controller
A dry sprinkler includes a flexible tube section that maintains a pressurized fluid, such as a liquid antifreeze solution, between a first end and a second end. A first seal prevents fluid from a supply line from entering the flexible tube section. The first seal is maintained in a sealed position by a pressure of the pressurized fluid. A sprinkler head is coupled to the second end of the flexible tube section, and includes a frame, an output orifice, a deflector, a second seal that seals the output orifice, and a thermally responsive element configured to maintain the second seal in a sealed position when the thermally responsive element is in a non-responsive state. A differential pressure controller maintains a ratio between the pressure of the pressurized fluid in the flexible tube section and a pressure of a supply fluid in the supply line to at least a certain ratio.
US09999788B2 Fast and accurate proton therapy dose calculations
Simulating particle beam interactions includes identifying a set of n functions F1, F2, . . . , Fn corresponding to a plurality of different physical aspects of a particle beam, performing simulations of each Fi using a full physics model, selecting for each Fi a distribution function fi that models relevant behavior and reducing computation of the full physics model for each Fi by replacing Fi with a distribution function fi. The computation reduction includes comparing a set of simulations wherein each fi replaces its respective Fi to determine if relevant behavior is accurately modeled and selecting one of fi or Fi for each n, for a Monte Carlo simulation based on a runtime and accuracy criteria.
US09999785B2 Method and system for generation and use of activated stem cells
Unactivated stem cells are activated by treating them with an amplitude modulated laser beam having a wavelength lying in the range of 405 to 980 nanometers. The laser beam is modulated within a range of 8 to 12 MHz. Using the activated stem cells, tissue can be repaired and regenerated by preparing the unactivated stem cells, treating the unactivated stem cells with an amplitude modulated laser beam having a pre-determined frequency for obtaining activated stem cells, administering the activated stem cells into a body containing the tissue, and using a homing beam to guide the activated stem cells within the body to the location of the tissue.
US09999781B2 System and method for micromagnetic stimulation of the peripheral nervous system
One aspect of the present disclosure relates a system that can employ micromagnetic stimulation to activate and/or suppress conduction in at least a portion of a peripheral nerve. The system can include a stimulator to provide a time-varying stimulus. The system can also include a microcoil that can be operatively coupled to the stimulator to receive the time-varying stimulus. Based on the time-varying stimulus, the microcoil can provide an electromagnetic induction to the peripheral nerve to activate and/or suppress conduction.
US09999780B2 Magnetic stimulation having a freely selectable pulse shape
Device and method for generating brief strong current pulses in a coil for generating magnetic field pulses which according to the electromagnetic induction principle induce stimulation currents in the body tissue triggering an action potential of the nerve and/or muscle cells, where the coil is positionable close to the body tissue to be stimulated so that its magnetic field passes through the body tissue, and where the device comprises a power generating unit that can generate a freely selectable temporal course of the current through the coil during the current pulse. A method for determining an optimized temporal course of a brief strong current pulse through the coil, where the temporal course of the current pulse is calculated using a method which numerically simulates the electrical behavior of nerve and/or muscle cells and the coil and optimizes the course of the current pulse regarding at least one parameter, or which by means of stimulating the nerve and/or muscle cells with predetermined current pulses optimizes the temporal course of the current pulse regarding at least one parameter and therefrom determines essential parameters of nerve and/or muscle cells.
US09999776B2 Secure operation of implanted device
A method includes a method implemented in a medical apparatus implanted in an animal and configured to at least one of transmit or receive a communication externally of the animal. The method includes receiving a communication. The method also includes detecting an indication of a malware in the received communication. The method further includes implementing in the implanted medical device a countermeasure responsive to the detected indication of malware in the received communication.
US09999774B2 Optical trigger for therapy delivery
A medical device system is configured to sense a physiological signal by a first device and generate a control signal by the first device in response to the physiological signal. An optical transducer is controlled by the first device to emit an optical trigger signal in response to the control signal. A second device receives the optical trigger signal and delivers an automatic therapy to a patient in response to detecting the optical trigger signal.
US09999771B2 Prefitting evaluation of cochlear implant patients
Arrangements are described for assessing potential fitting processes for a cochlear implant patient. A test stimulation sequence at a given test frequency is delivered to the cochlear implant patient. The test stimulation sequence includes jittered stimulation periods when the test frequency varies due to a jitter variation component, and unjittered stimulation periods when the test frequency is constant without a jitter variation component. At least two different responses of the cochlear implant to the test stimulation sequence are measured in parallel. The different responses include an objective electrophysiological response, and a subjective psychophysical response. A correlation between the different responses is evaluated to determine an appropriate fitting process for the cochlear implant patient.
US09999769B2 Excitation modeling and matching
Presented herein are excitation modeling and matching sound coding techniques that are configured to account for a recipient's estimated or predetermined neural response so as to improve a recipient's ability to perceive sound. More specifically, the techniques presented herein correlate a modeled excitation pattern with a target excitation pattern to generate a pattern of stimulation current configured to evoke an excitation pattern within the recipient's auditory system that approximates the target excitation pattern.
US09999764B2 Resonance tuning module for implantable devices and leads
An implantable medical assist device includes a medical device. The medical device has a housing and electronics contained therein. A lead provides an electrical path to or from the electronics within the medical device. A resonance tuning module is located in the housing and is connected to the lead. The resonance tuning module includes a control circuit for determining a resonant frequency of the implantable medical assist device and an adjustable impedance circuit to change the combined resonant frequency of the medical device and lead.
US09999762B2 Apparatus for application of a pulsed radio frequency therapy in a vascular system or another cavity or tissue of the human or animal body
The invention relates to an apparatus for application of a pulsed radio frequency therapy in a vascular system or another cavity or tissue of the human or animal body comprising a catheter with at least one electrode disposed thereon for insertion into the vascular system or another cavity or the tissue of the human or animal body; a probe with at least one further electrode disposed thereon, wherein the probe is insertable via the catheter into the vascular system or the other cavity or the tissue of the human or animal body; and a generator electrically connected with the electrodes for generating a pulsed electro-magnetic field between the electrodes.
US09999761B2 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannula hemostatic plug
The present invention is a hemostatic plug for use with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cannulas that allow quick access to the blood vessel as well as maintaining a sterile environment to resume ECMO, if needed. It is designed to be a universal fit for use with adult ECMO circuits. The plug consists of a hemostatic membrane, a collection chamber and a cap. The membrane is designed to allow catheter delivery of up to a 19 French diameter through the ECMO cannula. The collection chamber allows the distribution of blood pressure over a broader surface, which allows additional hemostasis in addition to the membranes. The plug is then further reinforced with a cap that provides additional hemostasis, but when removed, allows hemostatic access into the blood vessel via the ECMO cannula.
US09999758B2 In-situ material delivery devices and methods
An in-situ material delivery device for handheld, stereotactic table or MRI stage use may comprise a work element configured to selectively open and close at least one articulable beak configured to penetrate tissue to a target delivery site, or follow a central lumen of another device or other guiding modality, and then to deliver selected materials. Such a device may deliver a variety of materials such as markers, radio-active pellets, medications, other devices, and other materials of solid, liquid or gaseous form to a target site, and materials of similar nature may also be captured and removed from a target site. A single tube with or without coatings or an inner sheath and an outer sheath which may be co-axially disposed relative to a work element may be configured to actuate a beak or beaks and internal delivery mechanisms simultaneously. One embodiment of this device may be applicable to field use or one time use.
US09999757B2 Skin antiseptic applicator and methods of making and using the same
The invention relates to applicators for applying a solution or other composition (e.g., an antiseptic composition) to skin of a patient. The applicator may include a container body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a frangible member disposed at the distal end of the body. The applicator includes a first position where the container body and frangible member are a unitary piece (e.g., blow molded as a single piece), and a second position when the frangible member is rotated relative to the body to irreversibly break a weak point therebetween, releasing the composition in the hollow body through an opening. A porous applicator head may be positioned adjacent the distal end of the body and frangible member, so that the composition flows out the body, through the opening, and onto the head. The applicator may be formed in a blow-fill-seal process for improved sterility and ease of manufacture.
US09999754B2 Delivery method for biodegradable stents
Provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a biodegradable stent into a body lumen of a subject. More particularly, provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a biodegradable ureteral stent into the kidney and the bladder of a subject. Even more particularly, provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a chitosan based stent into a body lumen of a subject. Even more particularly, provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a chitosan based ureteral stent into the kidney and the bladder of a subject.
US09999750B2 Method and system of utilizing ECG signal for central venous catheter tip positioning
Disclosed herein are a method and a medical system for utilizing of an intravascular ECG signal for central venous catheter placement. The medical system is capable of detecting the position of a catheter tip and assessing its location relative to the cavoatrial junction. The detection and assessment are performed by a multiscale analysis of the complexity of the intravascular signal data points.
US09999743B2 Sound-induced sleep method and a system therefor
A method and system for sound-induced sleep is provided. The method includes detecting brainwave signals of a subject. The method further includes analyzing the brainwave signals to determine a current sleepy state of the subject and selecting a sound in response to the current sleepy state based on a quantified association index between the brainwave signals and acoustical features of the sound. The method further more includes playing the sound to the subject.
US09999741B2 Respiratory gas flow sensor with sampling port
The accurate measurement of inspired and expired gas volume flow and gas composition are important in respiratory therapy. The invention provides a gas flow sensor for a ventilator comprising: a flow path extending between a first end that connects to a supply of gas and a second end that couples to a patient airway interface; and a constant temperature anemometer sensor arranged within the flow path between those ends. It further comprises a sampling port that may be coupled to a gas analyser device; and an orifice which is in fluid communication with the flow path and the sampling port so that, in use, gas may be drawn from the flow path for analysis, the gas being drawn from the flow path at a position located between the anemometer sensor and the first end.
US09999739B2 Patient interface device having an engineered surface for providing low friction and improved comfort to the user
A patient interface device includes an elastomeric contacting portion that is structured to directly engage the skin of the user. The contacting portion has an engineered surface that includes a plurality of non-random, predesigned surface features designed to reduce friction and improve user comfort. In one implementation, the pitch between each immediately adjacent pair of the surface features is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum pitch value, and the height of each of the surface features is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum height value.
US09999738B2 Gel cushion pad for mask
The present invention is a gel cushion that is placed on a user's nose bridge before putting on a ventilator mask. The gel cushion is composed of a tacky gel material, such as a viscoelastic polymer gel. The gel cushion is wider than the edges of the ventilator mask and remains in place even if the mask is repositioned. The gel cushion adapts to the user's face in the area on and around the nose bridge to cushion and seal the ventilator mask in that area.
US09999737B2 Endotracheal tube with radiopaque distal end marker
An endotracheal tube comprising a tubular member including a distal portion and a distal end, a radiopaque stripe extending longitudinally along the distal portion of the tubular member, and a radiopaque ring encircling at least a portion of the tubular member at the distal end. The radiopaque ring may be a complete oval, a substantial arc of an oval, or a series of arcs of an oval.
US09999731B2 Self-lubricating medical syringes
A self-lubricating medical syringe is provided for self-lubricating the inner surface of a prefilled syringe barrel. The syringe has a plunger distinguishing a compressible porous cylinder, which can be infused with a lubricant and is sandwiched in between a proximal and distal rubber tip. The self-lubricating medical syringe will be able to compensate for any missing lubricant along the inner surface of the syringe barrel and will also be able to provide for a uniform motion of the plunger.
US09999729B2 Needle assembly attachable to an injection device, the needle assembly having a reservoir assembly with locking mechanism
A reservoir assembly comprising a reservoir housing, a piston, and a locking plug, both movably arranged inside the reservoir housing; wherein the volume between the piston and the locking plug defines a reservoir cavity. The reservoir assembly further comprising a reservoir outlet; and an actuator configured to act on the piston; wherein the locking plug is configured to be movable from a first position to a second position; wherein in the first position the reservoir outlet is not in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity. The reservoir assembly further comprising an interlock configured to prevent movement of at least one of the locking plug and the piston; wherein the interlock having a locked position and an unlocked position.
US09999723B2 Huber needle assembly with safety capture device
A Huber needle assembly with safety capture device includes at least a body, a needle, and a movable arm. The movable arm is pivotable relative to the body, and includes a capture hood at a distal end thereof. The capture hood is cylindrical, includes a perimeter side wall having an outer face and an inner face, and has open proximal end. The capture hood includes a slot through the perimeter side wall, providing access into an internal chamber defined by the perimeter side wall. The slot extends longitudinally over at least a portion of the length of the capture hood, and at least a portion of the slot has a width less than the outside diameter of the needle to capture a tip of the needle therein when the movable arm pivots to a safety-capture position.
US09999722B2 Portable medical fluid delivery device with drive screw articulated with reservoir plunger
A device for delivering fluid into the body is provided. The device may comprise a reservoir including at least one wall for retaining fluid and a plunger (400), wherein the plunger is articulated with a drive screw (300) having a distal end (304) that rotates within the plunger and displaces the plunger in a linear direction. The device may further comprise a reusable part having a motor, one or more gears and a receiving portion, and also a disposable part having a reservoir, a plunger and a drive screw having a proximal end capable of engaging with the receiving portion upon connecting the reusable part and the disposable part
US09999716B2 Acute renal replacement therapy apparatus
A renal therapy apparatus including at least two feedback controls is disclosed. Each control includes an estimated volume calculator to calculate an estimated volume based on a set flow, a comparator to compare the estimated volume with a measured volume, a volume deviation determining means to determine a volume deviation based on the comparison, a correction calculator to calculate a correction based on the volume deviation, a flow control generator to generate a flow control signal based on the calculated correction amount and the set flow, and a feedback control output to output the controlled flow control signal to a pump associated with each feedback control. A flow correction distributor includes an input to receive correction signals from the correction calculator, a limited correction signal calculator to calculate a limited correction signal for the input correction required signals, and an output to output each calculated limited correction signal to the feedback control from which its underlying correction required signal has been received.
US09999715B2 Blood treatment apparatus adapted to preserve parts thereof
A blood treatment apparatus adapted to preserve a blood treatment unit between blood treatment sessions. The blood treatment apparatus is configured to i) perform a blood treatment session and thereby use the blood treatment unit, ii) fill the blood treatment unit with a preservation fluid comprising at least one treatment fluid concentrate of a type that is used to prepare the treatment fluid, iii) maintain the preservation fluid in the blood treatment unit until a next blood treatment session is prepared, iv) dispatch the preservation fluid from the blood treatment unit in preparation of a next blood treatment session, and v) perform a next blood treatment session and thereby extend the use of the blood treatment unit. A related method is also described.
US09999705B2 Protein biomaterials and biocoacervates and methods of making and using thereof
The present invention relates to protein biocoacervates and biomaterials and the methods of making and using protein biocoacervates and biomaterials. More specifically the present invention relates to protein biocoacervates and biomaterials that may be utilized for various medical applications including, but not limited to, drug delivery devices for the controlled release of pharmacologically active agents, coated medical devices (e.g. stents, valves . . . ), vessels, tubular grafts, vascular grafts, wound healing devices including protein suture biomaterials and biomeshes, dental plugs and implants, skin/bone/tissue grafts, tissue fillers, protein biomaterial adhesion prevention barriers, cell scaffolding and other biocompatible biocoacervate or biomaterial devices.
US09999702B2 Apparatuses, methods, and compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of chronic wounds
According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed.
US09999700B1 Simple coacervates and methods of use thereof
Described herein is the synthesis of adhesive from simple adhesive coacervates and their uses thereof. The adhesives are composed of (a) a polyanion in the absence of a polycation, wherein the polyanion comprises at least one crosslinking group capable of covalently crosslinking with itself, and (b) a sufficient amount of a complimentary multivalent cation or multivalent anion to produce the simple coacervate. The adhesives have numerous medical and non-medical applications.
US09999697B2 Packaging for sterile products
A packaging for sterile products, comprising a tray and a hood made from cellular plastic material comprising at least two covering sheets held at a distance from one another by a plurality of spacers having cells longitudinally parallel to each other, the tray and the hood comprising a base and sidewalls cut from a plate of said material and with at least one of said sidewalls having double thickness and being formed by folding two panels of the plate around the folding lines perpendicular to the direction of said spacers. The interior covering sheets are perforated to allow the passage of a sterilizing gas through said covering sheet, the perforations allowing the passage of the gas but preventing the passage of dust, wide cut-outs traversing at least the other covering sheet of the plate in order to ensure communication of said cells with the outside and being provided along the folding lines of said panels.
US09999695B2 Microsphere comprising a lanthanide metal complex
The invention is directed to a method for preparing a microsphere comprising a lanthanide metal phosphate complex, a microsphere, a powder comprising a number of the microspheres, a suspension comprising the microsphere or the powder, the use of the microsphere, a method for detecting a tumor, and a therapeutic composition comprising the microsphere, the powder, or the suspension.The invention provides a method for preparing a microsphere that comprises a lanthanide metal phosphate complex, the method comprising: (a) providing an organic lanthanide metal complex microsphere, wherein the lanthanide metal is present in an amount of more than 20 wt. %, based on total weight of the microspheres, and wherein the organic lanthanide metal complex comprises a lanthanide ion and organic ligands with which the lanthanide ion forms the complex; and thereafter (b) replacing at least part of the organic ligands in the organic lanthanide metal complex microsphere with phosphate in a chimie douce reaction, wherein the lanthanide metal is present in the resulting microsphere in an amount of more than 20 wt. %, based on total weight of the microsphere, and wherein the lanthanide metal complex in the resulting microsphere comprises a lanthanide ion and phosphate.
US09999691B2 Method for the detection of enzymatic activity with magnetically functionalized substrates
The present invention provides methods for detecting an enzymatic activity, the method including combining at least one magnetic particle to an enzyme substrate to form a magnetically modified substrate, reacting the magnetically modified substrate with at least one enzyme; and detecting a change in a magnetic property of the magnetically modified substrate or its cleavage products, thereby detecting an activity of said at least one enzyme, wherein the method may be applied to a human subject to detect a disease selected from the group consisting of rheumatitis, arthritis, an injury, Dupuytren's disease, Peyronie's disease, a collagen related disease, steatosis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, metastasis, tissue regeneration, cancer, coronary disease, a liver disease, a metabolic condition, an infection and an inflammatory disease.
US09999689B2 Imaging beta cell mass
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods based on peptide-detectable agent conjugates that are useful for imaging beta cell mass.
US09999685B2 AII retinal amacrine cell-specific promoter
The present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising, or consisting of, the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a nucleic acid sequence of at least 200 bp having at least 70% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the isolated nucleic acid molecule specifically leads to the expression in retinal amacrine bipolar cells of a gene when operatively linked to a nucleic acid sequence coding for the gene.
US09999676B2 Biodegradable microbead comprising anionic polymer for improving adsorptive power to anticancer drugs, and method for preparing same
The present invention relates to a biodegradable microbead having improved adsorptive power to anticancer drugs, to a method for preparing same, and to a method for treating cancer using same. According to the present invention, a rigid bead having excellent adsorptive power to anticancer drugs can be prepared through cross-linking and an amide bond between an albumin and an anionic polymer. Also, the microbead of the present invention is prepared by a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer so as to be safe when applied to the human body. Further, the microbead of the present invention can effectively inhibit the growth of a tumor by effectively blocking a blood vessel which supplies nutrients to a liver tumor, while continuously releasing anticancer drugs which are adsorbed into the surface of the bead. Thus, the present invention can be usefully applied to a chemoembolization of liver cancer.
US09999673B2 PEGylated lipids and their use for drug delivery
The invention provides poly(ethylene glycol)-lipid conjugates for use in drug delivery.
US09999672B2 Pharmaceutical compositions of fumaric acid esters
Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of (N,N-diethylcarbamoyl)methyl methyl (2E)but-2-ene-1,4-dioate and/or methyl 4-morpholin-4-ylbutyl (2E)but-2-ene-1,4-dioate, containing low levels of certain impurities are disclosed.
US09999671B2 Delivery of negatively charged proteins using cationic lipids
Compositions, methods, strategies, kits, and systems for the delivery of negatively charged proteins, protein complexes, and fusion proteins, using cationic polymers or lipids are provided. Delivery of proteins into cells can be effected in vivo, ex vivo, or in vitro. Proteins that can be delivered using the compositions, methods, strategies, kits, and systems provided herein include, without limitation, enzymes, transcription factors, genome editing proteins, Cas9 proteins, TALEs, TALENs, nucleases, binding proteins (e.g., ligands, receptors, antibodies, antibody fragments; nucleic acid binding proteins, etc.), structural proteins, and therapeutic proteins (e.g., tumor suppressor proteins, therapeutic enzymes, growth factors, growth factor receptors, transcription factors, proteases, etc.), as well as variants and fusions of such proteins.
US09999665B2 Recombinant herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) vaccine vectors
Recombinant herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) vaccine vectors, virions thereof, compositions and vaccines comprising such, and methods of use thereof are each provided.
US09999661B2 Recombinant low virulence bovine herpesvirus-1 (BoHV-1) vaccine vectors
The present disclosure teaches generally in the field of vaccination and disease control in cattle and bovine animals. A recombinant bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) vaccine vector is provided for efficient control of one or more bovine pathogens such as those associated with bovine respiratory disease complex, such as bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), and which ameliorates disease conditions caused thereby. Protocols for the management of confined or herded bovine animals are also enabled herein.
US09999660B2 Tolerogenic compositions comprising and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to polypeptides and compositions thereof useful for the prevention and treatment of allergic disorders, in particular atopic asthma. More particularly, the invention relates to tolerogenic agents and compositions thereof that are useful for the prevention and treatment of hypersensitivity to allergens, in particular strategies of desensitization to allergens.
US09999659B2 Treatments using a peptide and/or vaccine
The present invention relates to a vaccine capable to induce the formation of antibodies directed to PCSK9 in vivo.
US09999653B2 Therapeutic process for the treatment of the metabolic syndrome and associated metabolic disorders
The present invention is directed to a method of treating a patient suffering from the metabolic syndrome and/or related disorders including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, pro-inflammatory state, and pro-coagulative state, and comprising the steps of (a) providing to the patient a dietary regimen that decreases overactive CNS noradrenergic tone; followed by (b) providing to the patient a dietary regimen that increases dopaminergic tone while maintaining the above decreased overactive CNS noradrenergic tone. The present invention is also directed to food products useful in implementing the dietary regimens.
US09999652B2 Methods and devices for bone infection treatment selection
Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.
US09999651B2 Composition comprising oil drops
A composition comprises a water-soluble polymer matrix in which are dispersed droplets of oil, the composition comprising an active principle. The invention includes embodiments in which the active principle is included in at least some of the oil droplets as well as embodiments in which the oil droplets are free of active principle. The oil droplets are released as the matrix containing them dissolves in an aqueous medium. In one embodiment, the oil droplets are substantially immobilized in or by the matrix and the immobilizing feature is lost as the matrix dissolves in aqueous media. In certain embodiments, the oil drops may collectively be referred to as the oil phase of the composition of the invention. The product may be in the form of mini-beads. The oil phase and/or the polymer matrix may each include a surfactant.
US09999647B2 Method for obtaining a plant extract and associated compositions
The invention relates to a method for obtaining a composition from a plant extract, to assist in the treatment or prevention of disorders or diseases related to neovascularisation.
US09999645B2 Method of making longan seed extract
A method of making longan seed extract is provided with choosing an extraction solvent; heating the extraction solvent to a first predetermined temperature; adding pulverized longan seed to the extraction solvent to prepare a solution; maintaining the solution at a second temperature for a predetermined period of time to obtain an extracted substance; filtering the extracted substance; and drying and cooling the filtered extracted substance to produce an extract.
US09999643B2 Therapeutic composition for treating gangrene
A therapeutic composition for wet and dry gangrene includes an herbal composition alone, or in combination with one or more animal-derived products. The herbal composition can include a mixture of Saussurea acrophila Diels, Saussurea ceratocarpa, and Aucklandia lappa Decne. The mixture can include, for example, a mixture of extracts or whole herbs of Saussurea acrophila Diels, Saussurea ceratocarpa, and Aucklandia lappa Decne. The one or more animal-derived products can include at least one of camel milk and camel saliva.
US09999642B2 Compositions, kits, and methods for ameliorating oculoplastic post-procedural effects
Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions, kits and methods for minimizing unsightly post-procedural effects associated with an oculoplastic procedure. The composition can include escin, arnica and phytonadione in a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.
US09999637B2 Functionalized tissue matrices
Disclosed herein are tissue treatment products that have been bound to at least one chelating agent. Also disclosed are tissue treatment products that have been functionalized with at least one metal and/or at least one metal-binding protein. The tissue treatment products can have antimicrobial properties and/or factors that promote or enhance native cell migration, proliferation, and/or revascularization after implantation into a subject. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the tissue treatment products. The tissue treatment products can be implanted into a tissue in need of repair, regeneration, healing, treatment, and/or alteration and can promote or enhance native cell migration, proliferation, and/or revascularization.
US09999635B2 Methods and compositions for treating inflammatory disorders
The present invention provides methods for treating conditions that involve infection and/or inflammation, including acute and chronic inflammation, as well as delayed-type and immediate-type hypersensitivity. The invention in various embodiments provides methods for treating microbial infection and the associated inflammatory response, as well methods for treating inflammatory conditions that spawn or are susceptible to secondary microbial infection. Further, the invention provides methods for treating inflammation, such as chronic inflammation, without any associated microbial infection.
US09999634B2 Dissolution stability of calcium carbonate tablets
The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a tablet comprising at least 50% w/w of calcium carbonate, the method comprising i) providing a particulate composition comprising a) calcium carbonate, b) a binding sugar alcohol selected from sorbitol or isomalt, or combinations thereof, c) a non-binding sugar alcohol selected from mannitol, maltitol or xylitol, or combinations thereof, and ii) compressing said composition using a tabletting machine equipped with at least one pair of punches and dies, wherein the pair of punches and die before filling the die with said particulate composition is sprayed with a composition comprising a lubricant selected from magnesium stearate, calcium stearate or stearic acid or combinations thereof.
US09999630B2 Traditional chinese medicine composition, and preparation and application thereof
A traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating cardiovascular disease, and a preparation thereof, particularly a micro drop pill preparation thereof, and a method for preparing the preparation; the method for preparing the micro drop pill preparation can be used to prepare drop pills, coated drop pills, and drop pill capsules with a high drug loading capacity.
US09999629B2 Compositions for oral administration of zoledronic acid or related compounds for treating complex regional pain syndrome
Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as zoledronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as complex regional pain syndrome.
US09999625B2 Pyrrolobenzodiazepine compounds
The invention relates to pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepines (PBDs) of formula (I) and in particular to PBD dimers linked through the C1 position, and PBD monomers linked through the C1 position to aromatic groups, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as medicaments, in particular as anti-proliferative agents. (I) and salts or solvates thereof, wherein: the dotted lines indicates the optional presence of a double bond between C1 and C2 or C2 and C3; R2-R7 are independently selected substituent groups; and either: (i) R8 and R9 together form a double bond; (ii) R8 is H and R9 is OH; or (iii) R8 is H and R9 is ORA and RA is C1-6 alkyl; where R1 has the formula: -X-L-X′-D-X-L-X′- is a linker group and D has the formula (II) or (III): or where the compound is a dimer with each monomer being the same or different and being of formula (I) where the R1 of the first monomer and R′1 or R′6 of the second monomer, or R6 of the first monomer and R′1 of the second monomer, form together a bridge having the formula -X-L-X′- linking the monomers.
US09999623B2 Use of substituted 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazolines for treating lymphomas
Described herein arc methods of treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), wherein the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is selected from the group consisting of 1st line, 2nd line, relapsed, refractory, indolent or aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL); follicular lymphoma (FL); chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); marginal zone lymphoma (MZL); diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL); mantle cell lymphoma (MCL); transformed lymphoma (TL); and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c] quinazolinc compound, or a salt thereof.
US09999621B2 Medical use of artemisinin compounds and gephyrin agonists
The invention refers to BTBD9 binders and gephyrin binders for medical use and in particular an artemisinin compound of general formula I for use in the treatment of a diabetes patient, as well as a method of identifying suitable lead candidates.
US09999610B2 Pharmaceutical use of 3-benzylsulfonylpropionitrile
The present invention is directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. The method comprises administering to the subject 3-benzylsulfonylpropionitrile, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory skin disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred route of administration.
US09999608B2 Methods of therapeutic monitoring of nitrogen scavenging drugs
The present disclosure provides methods for evaluating daily ammonia exposure based on a single fasting ammonia blood level measurement, as well as methods that utilize this technique to adjust the dosage of a nitrogen scavenging drug, determine whether to administer a nitrogen scavenging drug, and treat nitrogen retention disorders.
US09999606B2 Oral pharmaceutical composition of isotretinoin
An oral pharmaceutical composition of isotretinoin and a carrier substrate, having isotretinoin in the form of gel, dispersion, solution or emulsion, which is absorbed onto the carrier substrate to form solid particles, powder, or granules. The oral pharmaceutical composition has enhanced bioavailability. A process is used for preparing the oral composition.
US09999602B2 Liquid menthol compositions
A composition is provided comprising: (i) menthol, and (ii) a carrier comprising a digestible edible oil, wherein said digestible edible oil is one that provides a composition which is a liquid at 20° C. after rising to that temperature from a lower temperature at which the oil was previously semisolid. The preferred edible oil is a medium-chain triglyceride oil, wherein the level of menthol in the composition is between 1-50% by total weight, so as to provide an menthol application rate of between 5 and 20 mg of menthol, and most preferably, about 10 mg menthol, in a single droplet of the composition. The composition can also include additional added vitamins and essential oils. A liquid method for administering menthol is provided.
US09999601B2 Composition and method for inhibition of nerve transmission
The presently claimed and disclosed invention(s) provides a therapeutically effective composition and method of inhibiting nerve cell transmission. In a preferred embodiment of the presently claimed and disclosed invention(s), the treatment of neuropathic pain utilizing terpene compounds isolated from plant essential oils or manufactured synthetically is detailed. These compounds, such as geraniol and citronellol, as well as chemical analogs thereof, used in combination or individually, can be used alone or in a composition with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in a suitable dosage form.
US09999599B2 Polymer-polymer composite nanoassemblies and applications thereof
The invention provides novel nanoscale delivery vehicles and composite nanoassemblies built from distinct nanoassembly units (e.g., block copolymer micelles and nanogels) with stoichiometric control. These intelligent composite nanoassemblies independently retain the key features of the nanoassembly units and greatly expand the potential functional features attainable based on the surface functionalization. The invention provides a novel approach to constructing nano-vehicles with controllable morphology based on combination of cooperative releasing mechanisms (e.g., redox sensitive nanogels and pH sensitive micelles). Two kinds of guests can be seperately and stably encapsulated in the composite nanocontainers, and then released sequentially under the stimulation of pH change and reduced glutathione.
US09999597B2 Formation of particle structures
Irregular, angular particles are produced by a manufacturing method that comprises forming a film on a substrate and then stretching the substrate along one or more axes to fracture the film into particle structures. The substrate may be moved continuously along a production line as the film is formed and may be stretched by accelerating that movement. The substrate may comprise a surface with elevated patterns to control the fracturing of the film. The particles are particularly suitable for the transdermal delivery of a biologically active substance into the body of a patient.
US09999595B2 Eye device
The invention provides a sustained release intraocular drug delivery device comprising: (a) a polymeric matrix core into which at least one therapeutic agent is mixed, and; (b) a polymeric coating completely surrounding said polymeric matrix material; wherein said polymeric matrix core and polymeric coating are insoluble and inert in ocular fluids, and wherein said sustained release intraocular drug delivery device has a compliant annular segment shape and is to be inserted into the sulcus of the intact and/or pseudophakic eye.
US09999593B2 Method and composition for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma
The present invention relates to an ophthalmic aqueous composition containing PGF2α analogs for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma, to a method for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma by administering said composition to a subject in need of such treatment, and to a method for increasing aqueous solubility and stability of PGF2α analogs in an aqueous composition.
US09999592B2 Intrauterine delivery system for contraception
The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amenorrhea, wherein an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.
US09999590B2 Diclofenac formulations
The subject invention provides improved diclofenac gel formulations.
US09999587B2 Compositions and methods for stimulation MAGP-1 to improve the appearance of skin
The present disclosure relates to methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, by application of one or a combination of natural compounds or extracts that stimulate MAGP-1 expression and which improves the appearance of aged and/or photodamaged skin. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof in an amount effective to improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.
US09999585B2 Peroxide-stable oral care compositions
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a whitening complex comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, and (ii) a hydrogen peroxide stabilizing agent comprising a clay comprising a lithium magnesium silicate or a sodium magnesium silicate, or a combination thereof.
US09999584B2 Agent and method for temporarily deforming keratin-containing fibers
Cosmetic agents for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers and methods for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers using the cosmetic agents are provided. In an embodiment, a cosmetic agent comprises: a) a cosmetic preparation comprising: a1) at least one copolymer comprising at least the following monomer units: (meth)acrylic acid; (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester; and (meth)acrylic acid hydroxy alkyl ester; and a2) at least one copolymer comprising at least the following monomer units: styrene; and acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, wherein the proportion by weight of copolymers a1) and a2) in the total weight of the cosmetic preparation is about 10 to about 30% by weight.
US09999583B2 Dye composition comprising a particular amphoteric surfactant and a sulfate or sulfonate surfactant
The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising: a) one or more liquid fatty substances; b) one or more amphoteric surfactants of formula (I) below: Ra′—C(O)—NH—CH2—(CH2)n—N(B)(B′) in which: —B represents the group —CH2—CH2—O—X′; —B′ represents the group —(CH2)zY′, with z=1 or 2; —X′ represents the group —CH2—C(O)OH, —CH2—C(O)OZ′, —CH2—CH2—C(O)OH or —CH2—CH2—C(O)OZ′, or a hydrogen atom; —Y′ represents the group —C(O)OH, —C(O)OZ″, —CH2—CH(OH)—SO3H or the group —CH2—CH(OH)—SO3—Z″; —Z′ and Z″ represent, independently of each other, a cationic counterion derived from an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, such as sodium, an ammonium ion or an ion derived from an organic amine; —Ra′, represents a C10-C30 alkyl or alkenyl group derived from an acid Ra′—C(O)OH, which is preferably present in copra oil or in hydrolyzed linseed oil, an alkyl group, especially a C17 group and its iso form, or an unsaturated C17 group and —n represents an integer ranging from 1 to 10 and preferably from 1 to 5, —or quaternized forms thereof; c) one or more sulfate or sulfonate surfactants; d) one or more oxidation dye precursors. The present invention also relates to a process using this composition and to a multicompartment device that is suitable for performing the said process.
US09999581B2 Liquid mouthwash
Provided is a liquid mouthwash that is capable of maintaining a bactericidal effect over a long period, and uses electrolyzed water that inhibits metal corrosion. The liquid mouthwash contains electrolyzed water having a positive oxidation-reduction potential, a menthol, an anionic surfactant, and a water-soluble organic solvent, and has a pH of 6 to 8. The electrolyzed water, and the menthol or one or more anionic surfactants are accommodated without coming into contact with each other, and are preferably used in a mixed state at the time of use.
US09999579B2 Controlled release dual walled microcapsules
A method of forming dual melamine/acrylic walled microcapsules having improved physical properties and release control as well as the microcapsules formed by the process wherein the capsule wall is formed by the use of select (meth)acrylate monomers and/or oligomers and/or select self-condensing melamine resins.
US09999577B2 Cream gels comprising at least one retinoid and benzoyl peroxide
Stable cream gel dermatological/cosmetic compositions useful, e.g., for the treatment of acne vulgaris, contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, a homogeneous dispersion of at least one dispersed retinoid, dispersed benzoyl peroxide, at least one lipophilic compound and at least one gelling agent.
US09999573B2 Color changing silicone sleeves
The present invention relates to a removable, efficiently shock absorbing, protective and heat sensitive, color changing silicone sleeve for baby feeding glass bottles or containers. The sleeve presents an innovative way to insert the baby bottle into the sleeve through the side openings as opposed to the conventional way of fitting the baby bottle through the top of the sleeve.
US09999572B2 System for sealing a container for storing and delivering a product
In an embodiment, a system including a closure device, the closure device including an opening for providing fluid communication there through, an outflow component configured to be disposed over the closure device, the outflow component including an outflow aperture to provide fluid communication between the outflow component and a user, and a securing member for supporting the outflow component in a position over the closure device is provided. The system further includes a stopper component removably engageable with the opening of the closure device, wherein when the stopper component is engaged with the opening, the stopper component obstructs the opening preventing a flow of fluid through the opening, and wherein displacement of the stopper component from the opening allows fluid communication through the opening.
US09999570B2 Fluid transfer device and packaging therefor
A fluid transfer system includes a container having a body having a sidewall extending between an open top end and a bottom end along a central axis to define an interior cavity, and at least one protrusion extending from an interior portion of the sidewall into the interior cavity. The system further including a connector configured for receipt within the interior cavity. The connector having a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending between the distal end and the proximal end and defining a fluid passageway therethrough, and a locking arrangement provided on at least a portion of an inner member of the connector and accessible through at least a portion of an outer member of the connector. The locking arrangement is configured for cooperating with the at least one protrusion to prevent rotation of the inner member relative to the outer member.
US09999568B2 Disposable processing bag with alignment feature
The present invention is an alignment device for a bag containing one or more ports. The alignment device is attached to either the one or more ports or to the bag adjacent the one or more ports. The plate has an indicator or a unique outer edge shape that is designed to fit into a corresponding unique opening in a holder to ensure proper alignment of the bag and its port(s) in the holder. The plate is has a series of holes equal to and in alignment with the one or more ports of the bag and the port(s) extend through the holes of the plate.
US09999566B2 Sauna stove lid structure and a sauna stove equipped with the lid structure
A lid solution of a sauna stove, in which the lid is formed of a lid plate (43) that covers the sauna stove and is made of glass and of a lid frame (44) that positions outside the sauna stove. The lid plate (43) of the sauna stove is broader than an outer mantle (20) of the sauna stove and the frame (44) moves the lid plate (43) through protrusions of the lid plate (43). When closed, the lid plate (43) is on its own weight on top of the stone drum or outer mantle (20) of the sauna stove. The frame (44) is a profile that is open from the front or side and the lid plate (43) of the sauna stove is replaceable without tools by pulling out an old lid plate and pushing in a new in replacement.
US09999562B1 Walker device
A walker device includes: a main frame having opposite front and rear ends; a backrest rod unit; a hand-grip rod unit; and at least three rollers, wherein the backrest rod unit is mounted on the rear end of the main frame, the hand-grip rod unit is mounted on the front end of said main frame while each of the three rollers are mounted rotatably to a lower portion of the main frame via a leg unit. The backrest rod unit includes a seat-carrier rod projecting therefrom, a seat mounted on the seat-carrier rod and a slidable backrest provided with a safety belt.
US09999555B2 Powered roll-in cots having wheel alignment mechanisms
Roll-in cots having wheel alignment mechanisms. According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot includes a support frame, a pair of legs pivotably and slidably coupled to the support frame, and a pair of hinge members that are pivotably coupled to the support frame and to one of the legs. The roll-in cot also includes a wheel linkage pivotably coupled to the pair of legs and a wheel alignment mechanism. The legs and the hinge members pivot relative to one another in a relative angular rotation ratio and the wheel alignment mechanism rotates the wheel alignment mechanism relative to the hinge members at a reduction ratio. The relative angular rotation ratio of the legs and the hinge members is approximately inverse to the reduction ratio of the wheel alignment mechanism.
US09999552B2 Methods for profiling surface topographies of absorbent structures in absorbent articles
The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for sensing distortions in patterns of reflected light to create profiles representing surface topographies of absorbent structures during the manufacture of absorbent articles. Inspection systems may include sensors arranged adjacent an advancing absorbent structure on a converting line. In turn, a controller may monitor and affect various operations on the converting line. The inspection systems herein may also include a radiation source that illuminates a surface of an absorbent structure with a predetermined pattern of light extending in the cross direction CD. The sensor senses distortions in patterns of light reflected from the illuminated surface of the absorbent structure and triangulates changes in elevation of the illuminated surface of the absorbent structure relative to the sensor. Based on the triangulated changes in elevation, the sensor creates a profile representing a surface topography of the illuminated surface of the absorbent structure.
US09999550B2 Machine for making absorbent sanitary articles
The machine according to the invention, for making absorbent sanitary articles, comprises a device for forming inside the absorbent article a pad composed of a plurality of superposed layers of absorbent material, a transfer roller located downstream of the device and having a cylindrical lateral surface, and a wrapping unit which is located downstream of the transfer roller and by which the pad is placed between a first sheet of impermeable or permeable material and a second sheet of permeable material; the transfer roller transfers the internal pad from the forming device to the wrapping unit, the forming device also comprises, for each layer of absorbent material, a respective forming unit for cutting into lengths a continuous web of absorbent material fed into the selfsame unit and for transferring the lengths to the transfer roller; the lengths of material fed by each unit are mutually superposed on the lateral surface of the transfer roller so as to form the layers of the pad and the pad itself.
US09999548B2 Method for determining a size grid
A method for determining a size grid, the method comprising following steps: a) determination of N morphological parameters, N being ≥2; b) acquisition of a set of values of the parameters for a sample of a targeted population of individuals, each individual being associated with an individual point supplying, for each parameter, a value of the parameter; c) independently of steps a) and b), determination of rate of coverage of sample to be covered by the grid; d) determination of a set of coverage zones, each coverage zone being a set of individual points relating to a set of individuals for which a same orthesis according to the model is adapted and thus corresponding to a size adapted to set of individuals; the number of coverage zones being determined such that percentage of individual points included in at least one coverage zone is ≥ the desired coverage rate.
US09999546B2 Protective headwear with airflow
In one aspect, a protective headwear is provided and includes an outer shell, a first shell duct coupled to the outer shell and including a first exhaust port, and a second shell duct coupled to the outer shell and spaced apart from the first shell duct. The second shell duct includes a second exhaust port. The protective headwear also includes a manifold positioned externally of the outer shell and configured to divert airflow into at least a first potion of airflow and a second portion of airflow. The manifold includes a first diversion member coupled to and in fluid communication with the first shell duct to provide the first portion of airflow to the first shell duct, and a second diversion member coupled to and in fluid communication with the second shell duct to provide the second portion of airflow to the second shell duct.
US09999542B2 Systems, methods, and devices for cannula insertion
A cannula insertion system configured to divide a cannula insertion process into a two-step process. The first step advances a needle portion a first distance and the second step advances the needle portion a second distance. The first step and the second step may be at different angles. At least one of the angles may be less than 90°. At least one of the steps may be mechanically assisted.
US09999536B2 Ostomy barrier seal
An ostomy barrier seal comprising an open-ended conical base 1; and a flange portion 2 extending radially from the base; wherein the conical base 1 has a top opening 3 and a bottom opening 5 for receiving a stoma of a user and the top opening diameter 9 is smaller than the bottom opening diameter 11; such that the stoma of the user fits through the bottom opening and the top opening expands to snuggly fit around and seal along the stoma wall; a related ostomy appliance incorporating the barrier seal; and a related method using the barrier seal to reduce the incidence of waste leakage in an ostomy patients.
US09999534B2 Adaptive arm support systems and methods for use
Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user that includes a harness configured to be worn by the user, and an arm support coupled to the harness and including an arm rest to support an arm of the user. The arm support is configured to accommodate and follow movement of the arm without substantially interfering in such movement. The arm support may at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the arm as the user moves and the arm support follows the movement of the user's arm. For example, the arm support may transfer at least a portion of the weight of the user's arm to the torso or other region of the user's body and/or may apply an opposing force to at least partially offset the gravitational force acting on the arm.
US09999532B2 Methods and devices for treating obesity, incontinence, and neurological and physiological disorders
Methods and devices are disclosed that provide therapeutic benefit and treatment for a variety of neurologic and physiologic conditions that include obesity, urinary incontinence, and sensory system disorders.
US09999530B2 Diastolic coronary stent deployment system for precise bifurcation lesion stenting
A system precise stent deployment in synchronization with the cardiac cycle includes a cable set having a first connector for connection to a source of a signal that is indicative of the status of the cardiac cycle, and a second connector for connection to a processor. The processor converts cardiac cycle data into a control signal for controlling inflation of a balloon catheter such that the balloon catheter reaches inflation at a point within the range of from about 55% to about 85% into the R-R interval. An inflation pump is provided for inflating the balloon responsive to the control signal. A third connector is in communication with the inflation pump, for releasable connection to the balloon catheter.
US09999527B2 Scaffolds having radiopaque markers
A scaffold includes a radiopaque marker connected to a strut. The marker is retained within the strut by one or more of a mechanical interference fit, a polymer coating or melt, and/or by friction. The marker can take the form of a bead, rivet or snap-in marker, or a tube deformed when attached to the strut. The strut is made from a tube. The strut has a thickness of about 100 microns.
US09999525B2 Prosthetic foot
A prosthetic foot may comprise a resilient lower member, a resilient upper member and an upper bracket. The resilient lower member may comprise a front end, a middle, and a rear end. The resilient upper member may comprise a front end and a rear end. The rear end of the upper member is coupled to the rear end of the resilient lower member and the resilient upper member is positioned over the resilient lower member. The mounting bracket may comprise a front end and a rear end. The front end is coupled to the front end of the resilient upper member and the rear end is configured to attach to the residual limb of the user. The resilient lower member and resilient upper member of the prosthetic foot fit completely within a foot shell.
US09999522B2 Prosthetic digit for use with touchscreen devices
A digit for a prosthetic hand is provided. The digit has a base member (12) attachable to the hand and at least one digit member (18) pivotably connected to the base member. The at least one digit member (18) has a digit tip (22) remote from the base member (12), and the digit member is at least partially covered with at least one conductive substance (26,40) which defines a conductive path which leads from the digit tip towards the base member. A method of manufacturing such a digit is also provided.
US09999520B2 Osteoimplant and method of making same
An osteoimplant is provided which comprises a coherent aggregate of elongate bone particles, the osteoimplant possessing predetermined dimensions and shape. The osteoimplant is highly absorbent and sponge-like in nature. Also provided herein are a method of fabricating the osteoimplant and a method of repairing and/or treating bone defects utilizing the osteoimplant.
US09999508B2 Implantable penile prosthesis
The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavernosum and expansion during use.
US09999507B2 Percutaneous valve repair by reshaping and resizing right ventricle
The present teachings provide devices and methods of treating a tricuspid valve regurgitation. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the distances between two papillary muscles. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the distances along the right ventricle wall. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the distance between the distance of right ventricle outflow track and the right ventricle wall. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by changing the right ventricle sphericity index. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the tricuspid valve tethering height.
US09999503B2 Devices, systems and methods for accurate positioning of a prosthetic valve
The invention is a system and method for accurately positioning a prosthetic valve such as a prosthetic heart valve at a desired position for deployment. The invention includes extendable positioning elements which provide tactile feedback to a user to confirm proper positioning of the catheter with respect to the native valve annulus. During delivery, the extendable positioning elements lie against the catheter, over the prosthetic valve and expandable balloon, providing a low profile for advancing the catheter to the desired treatment location via small passages such as body lumens. Prior to valve deployment, the positioning elements are extended and brought into contact with tissue of the native annulus to confirm the proper positioning of the delivery system and prosthetic valve.
US09999496B2 Multiple implant constructions and fixation methods associated therewith
Using the simplified placement system and method for a tissue graft anchor of the present invention, a surgeon may introduce one or more sutures into a hole in a boney tissue, apply a precise amount of tension to the sutures to advance a soft tissue graft to a desired location, and then advance the anchor into the bone, preferably while maintaining the requisite pre-determined suture tension and without introducing spin to the suture. Particularly preferred embodiments of the present invention relate to multi-anchor constructs. Multi-anchor constructs of the present invention may employ threaded implants exclusively, push-in implants exclusively, or a combination of threaded and push-in implants.
US09999494B2 Devices, systems, and methods for repair of vascular defects
A balloon-expandable shunt is disclosed for shunting a vessel which has a graft with two ends and at least one expandable support element supporting the graft from within along a length at or near at least one of its ends. The shunt is bifurcated at an aperture that leads to a side-channel and which has a closed configuration and an open configuration such that when the aperture is in the closed configuration it defines a clot-resistant inner graft surface and when the aperture is in the open configuration it is configured to provide access to the shunt for a balloon that actuates the expandable support element. A balloon configured for actuating the shunt is also disclosed. A kit has a bifurcated graft with at least one expandable support element and a balloon for actuating the at least one expandable support element.
US09999492B2 Embolic protection device
An embolic protection device includes a shaft, a first magnet fixedly coupled to a distal portion of the shaft, a second magnet slidingly coupled to the shaft proximal to the first magnet, and a filter including a distal portion coupled to the first magnet and a proximal portion coupled to the second magnet. The first and second magnets are magnetically attracted to each other such that in a radially compressed configuration of the filter, the second magnet is spaced from the first magnet a first distance, and in a radially expanded configuration of the filter, the second magnet slides towards the first magnet such that the second magnet is spaced a second distance from the first magnet, wherein the second distance is smaller than the first distance.
US09999488B1 Device for providing a measured vertical dimension of occlusion
Devices and methods for treating respiratory problems of a subject, such as those related to sleep apnea, are presented herein. An implementation of a device may be configured to provide a measured vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and/or mandibular advancement in a subject. Methods for treating a subject through the use of the device may include systematically increasing and/or decreasing the measured VDO provided by the device.
US09999475B2 Actuated cannula seal
Embodiments of an actuated cannula seal are disclosed. In some embodiments, a cannula seal includes a base portion that engages with a cannula; and a seal portion integrally formed with the base portion, the sealing portion capable of engaging with an instrument shaft, the sealing portion capable of being actuated by an actuator so that the sealing portion is continually in motion relative to the instrument shaft. The actuation of the sealing portion can be accomplished by rotation or vibration of the sealing portion relative to the instrument shaft.
US09999473B2 Articulated surgical instrument for performing minimally invasive surgery with enhanced dexterity and sensitivity
An articulated surgical instrument for enhancing the performance of minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrument has a high degree of dexterity, low friction, low inertia and good force reflection. A unique cable and pulley drive system operates to reduce friction and enhance force reflection. A unique wrist mechanism operates to enhance surgical dexterity compared to standard laparoscopic instruments. The system is optimized to reduce the number of actuators required and thus produce a fully functional articulated surgical instrument of minimum size.
US09999470B1 Robotic surgery manipulator
A robotic surgical manipulator provides a robotic controlled manipulator which deploys from an insertion configuration to a wider deployed configuration using two arms and a web therebetween. The web supported by the arms can then hold back a larger mass than has been previously supported by prior art techniques.
US09999468B2 Remote control switch for a laser system
A laser system for use in an environment is disclosed. The laser system may include a base unit including a laser, a controller operatively coupled to the laser, and a first antenna operatively coupled to the controller. The laser system may further include a laser energy delivery system having a first end which receives laser energy from the laser and a second end which delivers the laser energy to the environment. The laser system may further include a switch unit located remote from the base unit and including a switch controller, a second antenna operatively coupled to the switch controller, and a user operable switch. The switch unit may be connected to the base unit through a tether. The controller may determine when the laser energy is provided to the laser energy delivery system based on a signal from the switch unit, the signal being sent wirelessly to the controller from the second antenna of the switch unit to the first antenna of the base unit.
US09999466B2 Tissue extraction devices and methods
Tissue may be cut and extracted from an interior location in a patient's body using a probe or tool which both effects cutting and causes vaporization of a liquid or other fluid to propel the cut tissue through an extraction lumen of the cutting device. The cutting may be achieved using an electrosurgical electrode assembly, including a first electrode on a cutting member and a second electrode within a cutting probe or tool.
US09999465B2 Method and apparatus for rapid and safe pulmonary vein cardiac ablation
An apparatus includes a shaft, the shaft including a plurality of stepped sections along the length of the shaft. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrodes disposed along the length of the shaft, each electrode characterized by a geometric aspect ratio of the length of the electrode to the outer diameter of the electrode. Each electrode is located at a different stepped section of the plurality of stepped sections of the shaft and includes a set of leads. Each lead of the set of leads is configured to attain an electrical voltage potential of at least about 1 kV. The geometric aspect ratio of at least one electrode of the plurality of electrodes is in the range between about 3 and about 20.
US09999462B2 Integrated cold plasma and high frequency plasma electrosurgical system and method
A system that does conversion from regular hot plasma produced by ESU to cold plasma which is thermally harmless for the tissue. The system is comprised of Conversion Unit and Cold Plasma Probe. Output signal for ESU connects to CU along with Helium flow. The CU converts signal from ESU and send it to the output connector along with helium flow. Cold Plasma Probe is connected directly to the CU output. At the end of the CPP probe cold plasma is produced.
US09999458B2 Method and device for producing an anchorage in human or animal tissue
An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces includes a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contact faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces, no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material.
US09999456B2 Bone fracture fixation clamp
A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.
US09999449B2 Devices and methods for stabilizing tissue and implants
An implant for repairing a joint between a first bone and a second bone includes a first section constructed of a substantially rigid material and a graft constructed of soft tissue having a first end and a second end. The first section has a first end surface configured for positioning against the first bone. The graft is configured for stabilizing the first section relative to the first bone. A first fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first section to anchor the graft to the first section. A second fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first bone to anchor the graft to the first bone.
US09999447B2 Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof
Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element and a retention member is configured to allow polyaxial rotation of the bone fastener and also to lock the bone fastener in place upon application of a force on a saddle and clamp in the coupling element.
US09999445B2 Full-vagina sleeve cylindrical expansion and pneumoperitoneum integrated device
A full-vagina sleeve cylindrical expansion and pneumoperitoneum integrated device, includes: an elastic embedded ring (1) and a sleeve (2). The elastic embedded ring (1) is made of elastic material and embedded inside a pelvic outlet. The elastic embedded ring (1) is capable of expanding in a natural state inside a vagina to tightly adhere to wall of the vagina, or being inflated into an annular ring which tightly adheres to the vagina wall so as to elastically expand a vagina tissue. The sleeve (2) is made of elastic material or a non-elastic material and is cylinder-shaped. A front end ring of the sleeve (2) is connected with the elastic embedded ring (1), and a rear end ring extends out of the vagina. An operation mask (3) is fixedly provided on the rear end ring.
US09999443B2 Instrument head single loader
A single instrument head loading device for use in needlescopic surgery comprises a shaft having maneuverable structure on a proximal end for use in correctly positioning an instrument head at a distal end thereof through manipulation of at least one wire engaged to a distal end loader within which the instrument head is held by maneuvering the maneuverable structure at the proximal end, to which a proximal end of the at least one wire is attached, the at least one wire traversing the length of the shaft and the distal end loader being positioned in a suitable position allowing engagement of the instrument head under continuous direct visualization to a distal end of a cooperating shaft of a surgical instrument as well as allowing for disengagement of the instrument head back into the distal end loader under continuous direct visualization, the engagement and disengagement taking place within a body cavity.
US09999438B2 Methods and devices for cutting tissue at a vascular location
A tissue cutting device includes a sizing element which detects the diameter of the vessel in which the cutting device is positioned. The sizing element is coupled to the cutting element so that the amount of the cutting element that is exposed varies in response to movement of the sizing element.
US09999437B2 Method and apparatus for forming opening in a sinus wall
An instrument comprises a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly comprises a first shaft member including a distal cutting feature, and a second shaft member. The first shaft member is slidable relative to the second shaft member. At least a distal portion of the shaft assembly is sized to fit through a nostril. The instrument further comprises a body. At least a portion of the shaft assembly extends distally relative to the body. The body comprises a grounding feature sized and positioned to engage one or more external anatomical structures adjacent to the nostril. The instrument further comprises a dampener. The dampener resists advancement of the first shaft member relative to the second shaft member.
US09999435B2 Endoscopic instrument
Endoscopic instrument having a shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal direction, wherein a working section on the distal end and an actuating element on the proximal end are operatively connected by a thrust element extending along the longitudinal direction, wherein the working section has a jaw piece with first and second jaw parts, which jaw piece is arranged pivotably on a jaw part holder, which is arranged in the shaft so as to be displaceable along the longitudinal direction and rotatable about the longitudinal direction and the thrust element is coupled to the jaw piece, wherein the jaw piece, in the closed state, can be retracted into the shaft, and a blocking device is provided in the instrument which is configured to block a retraction of the jaw piece into the shaft in a predefined angle range about the longitudinal direction.
US09999433B2 Apparatus and method to secure turbinate to nasal septum
A method of securing a turbinate to a nasal septum includes positioning an instrument in a nostril. The turbinate and nasal septum are pierced. The instrument is used to urge a barbed suture through the pierced turbinate and nasal septum. The turbinate is medialized against the nasal septum by urging the turbinate against the septum. The barbed suture holds the turbinate in a medialized state against the nasal septum.
US09999432B2 Snare device for catching an object
The invention relates to a snare device for catching an object, in particular for catching objects or foreign bodies in a human or animal body, comprising a hollow element, in particular a catheter, and a snare of a flexible elastic shape-memory material, wherein the snare can be moved relative to the hollow element and can be pulled into the hollow element and can be pushed out of the hollow element, and wherein the snare has a memorized original shape, to which the snare returns, when the snare is pushed out of the hollow element, by means of the material stresses caused when the snare is pulled in, and the hollow element has an outlet opening, which is arranged laterally on the hollow element and which is set back from the distal end of the hollow element and through which the snare can be pushed out of the hollow element and can be pulled into the hollow element.
US09999431B2 Surgical stapling device having supports for a flexible drive mechanism
The present invention includes a stapling assembly having a curved cartridge deck, a flexible firing bar, and a firing member capable of moving within the curved slot during a firing stroke. The curved cartridge deck has a curved slot, a first step with a first step height, and a second step with a second step height, wherein the height of the first step is different than that of the second step. The stapling assembly has a first row and a second row of staple drivers configured to support staples in a first unfired height and a second unfired height. The first unfired height is different than the second unfired height. The stapling assembly has an anvil with a first and second curved row of forming pockets and an unstepped tissue compression surface extending between the first curved row of forming pockets and the second curved row of forming pockets.
US09999428B2 Orthopaedic surgical instrument system and method for surgically preparing a patients bone
An orthopedic surgical instrument system for use in preparing a patient's bone is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a cutting guide block configured to be secured to a surgically-prepared surface of the patient's bone, and a cutting tool to be used in conjunction with the cutting guide block to resect a section of the patient's bone. A method of performing an orthopedic surgery is also disclosed.
US09999420B2 Shape memory filament for suture management
A member of a rigid flexible elastic material, the member including a body portion and an aperture portion with the member adapted for delivery through an axial longitudinal channel of a percutaneous delivery subsystem, the aperture portion including an expanded mode having a lateral dimension greater than an inner diameter of the channel when the aperture portion extends outside the channel and a collapsed mode wherein the lateral dimension is not greater than the inner diameter of the channel when the aperture portion is within the channel, the channel including a first axial opening and a second axial opening with the aperture portion transitioning from the expanded mode to the collapsed mode when inserted into the openings and the aperture transitioning from the collapsed mode to the expanded mode when exiting from the openings.
US09999419B2 Single catheter heart repair device and method for use
A system and method for repairing a human heart uses a catheter with an extendable tip and multiple tissue fasteners. The catheter is advanced into a human heart with the extendable tip adjacent a first tissue portion. The extendable tip is extended to form a tissue-receiving opening, the first tissue portion is positioned within the tissue-receiving opening, and the extendable tip is withdrawn to mechanically hold the first tissue portion. A first tissue fastener is secured to the first tissue portion, which is then released from the tissue-receiving opening. A second tissue fastener may subsequently be passed through a second tissue portion.
US09999408B2 Surgical instrument with fluid fillable buttress
An apparatus comprises a surgical instrument and a buttress configured to hold a fluid adhesive. In some versions, the buttress contains a two-part fluid adhesive where two fluid materials form a fluid adhesive when combined. In some versions, the buttress is configured to be compressed by the surgical instrument thereby pressurizing a portion of the buttress. Thereafter, the buttress may be severed and the pressurized region may be operable to urge the fluid adhesive to a tissue site.
US09999407B2 Tissue sampling device
Provided herein are a device and methods to obtain multiple serial samples from biologic tissues located in a tubular or cavitary space of a body. The device has a proximal and distal end, with a linear shaft connecting both ends. The distal end of the device comprises a tissue cutting assembly, a sample transport assembly and a sample storage assembly. The sample transport assembly comprises a slidable sample transport unit, a semi-cylindrical tubular sample chamber with a pair of axially linear rails located on both sides of said chamber and a system of differential pull wires. The sample transport unit slides on the rails of the sample chamber, providing longitudinally axial movement of the cup connected to said sample transport unit. The sample storage assembly comprises said sample chamber, a reversibly detachable sample catcher inserted in said sample chamber, a tubular sample housing and an expandable tubular sample housing.
US09999403B2 Medical device
A medical device includes a body, a mobile unit connected to the body, a connection device configured to provide a movable connection between the body and the mobile unit to allow the mobile unit movable with respect to the body. The connection device includes a first rotator, a second rotator, a first connector, and a second connector. By the connection device, the mobile unit may be moved to a user desired position easily.
US09999399B2 Method and system for pigtail catheter motion prediction
A method and system for autoregressive model based pigtail catheter motion prediction in a fluoroscopic image sequence is disclosed. Parameters of an autoregressive model are estimated based on observed pigtail catheter tip positions in a plurality of previous frames of a fluoroscopic image sequence. A pigtail catheter tip position in a current frame of the fluoroscopic image sequence is predicted using the fitted autoregressive model. The predicted pigtail catheter tip position can be used to constrain pigtail catheter tip detection in the current frame. The predicted pigtail catheter tip position may also be used to predict abnormal motion in the fluoroscopic image sequence.
US09999398B2 Presenting data generated by a continuous glucose monitor
A computer implemented method for transmitting messages generated by a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the method comprising: generating a first message at the CGM at a first time, the first message being related to blood glucose measuring; generating a second message at the CGM at a second time, the second time being after the first time, the second message being related to blood glucose measuring; determining an elapsed time since a transmitter of the CGM has transmitted data; determining whether the elapsed time is greater than a threshold; determining whether the second message is to be transmitted before the first message, in response to the elapsed time being greater than the threshold; and transmitting data corresponding with the second message before transmitting data corresponding with the first message to a diabetes management device, in response to determining that the second message is to be transmitted before the first message.
US09999394B2 Motion analysis device, motion analysis system, motion analysis method, program, and recording medium
A motion analysis device that obtains a relation between a movement direction of a ball hitting surface of an exercise tool at a time of starting a swing and a posture of the ball hitting surface at the time of impact during the swing by using output of an inertial sensor.
US09999393B2 Delivery of electrode gel using CPR puck
An electrode assembly includes a first surface to be placed adjacent a person's skin and a second surface including a plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel. The plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel are disposed on sections of the electrode assembly that are at least partially physically separated and may move at least partially independently of one another to conform to contours of a body of a patient. The electrode assembly is configured to dispense an amount of the electrically conductive gel onto the first surface in response to an activation signal and to provide for a defibrillating shock to be applied to the patient through the amount of the electrically conductive gel.
US09999387B2 Device and method for evaluating analgesic neurostimulation devices
In order to assist in evaluating/monitoring pain, and in treating same, a touch-sensitive graphics tool is provided with a local application (TGapps) for displaying a graphical representation of a patient's body, on which the patient can delimit a zone. A control application cooperates with the local application in order to record each delimited zone together with the corresponding surface data. The control application has a first mode in which the local application (TGapps) can be used by the patient to delimit zones of pain and a second mode in which the local application can be used by the patient to delimit treated zones. The tool is configured to activate graphical and/or numerical comparisons between the surface areas of the pain zones and the surface areas of the treated zones. In this way, it is possible to evaluate pain and the effects of treatment.
US09999386B2 Method and system to diagnose central sleep apnea
Methods and system to diagnose central sleep apnea of a patient employ a relatively short test, combining few breathing parameters. The test is short in comparison to commonly used time-consuming and complex multi-parameter sleep studies. The patient uses a positive airway pressure device, and follows breathing cues. The occurrence of a central apnea during the delivery of breathing cues may support a diagnosis of central sleep apnea.
US09999385B2 Remote delivery and monitoring of health care
Various embodiments for providing remote delivery and monitoring of health care are provided. In one embodiment, a portable apparatus is provided for dermatological monitoring, comprising a housing and an imaging device integrated into the housing. The imaging device obtains a digital, high-resolution, dermatological image of a patient and a processor device integrated into the housing applies an anti-motion algorithm to the dermatological image to enhance image quality. A wireless communications interface is additionally integrated into the housing and coupled to the processor device, to upload the dermatological image to a remote server to be viewed by a medical professional.
US09999384B2 Sleeve for removable lancet of lancing device
A lancing device (121) substantially reduces wobble in a lancet (151) used to lance a site. The lancet (151) is removably received by a cartridge (161), which is movably received by the lancing device (121). The lancet (151) is movable between a first position in which a penetrating member (153) connected to the lancet (151) is unexposed and a second position in which the penetrating member is exposed outside of the lancing device (121) for lancing a site. A spring (171) is connected to the cartridge (161) to return the lancet (151) to the first position after the site is lanced.
US09999383B2 Syringe-based fluid diversion mechanism for bodily fluid sampling
A syringe-based device includes a housing, a pre-sample reservoir, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume between a substantially open proximal end portion and a distal end portion that includes a port couplable to a lumen-defining device. The pre-sample reservoir is fluidically couplable to the port to receive and isolate a first volume of bodily fluid. The actuator is at least partially disposed in the inner volume and has a proximal end portion that includes an engagement portion and a distal end portion that includes a sealing member. The engagement portion is configured to allow a user to selectively move the actuator between a first configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to a sample reservoir defined at least in part by the scaling member and the housing.
US09999377B2 Method, system and apparatus for fall detection
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for detecting fall events of a person. Fall events are falls that are likely to occur, are occurring, or have occurred. Fall detectors and fall detector systems detect fall events of the person. Data relating to the person are received from sensors and analyzed to perform fall detection. Data relating to the person includes accelerations and forces experience by the person, changes in body position of the person, movements of the person, and body signals and sounds of the person. Neurological tests are administered to determine levels of responsiveness and awareness of the person in response to detections. Warnings are issued, and safety measures are deployed, in response to detections. Data relating to fall events are recorded and logged. Fall event histories based upon the logged data and fall detection algorithm performance are used to improve future fall detection and prediction.
US09999375B2 Location detection systems and methods
A location detection system identifies the locations of medical devices such as patient support apparatuses and/or patient care devices within a medical facility. The devices communicate via a wired connection to one or more medical facility systems (e.g. nurse call system, computer network, etc.), and/or via a wireless connection to such systems. The location detection system automatically determines location information of the devices and communicates the location information so that the recipient of any outgoing alerts and/or other information sent from the devices is apprised of the location of the particular device sending the alert or other information. Caregivers are thereby able to respond to the correct location of an alert, and software systems such as EMR systems, admission discharge and transfer (ADT) systems, etc. are able to correlate transmitted device data with the location and/or patient assigned to that location.
US09999372B2 Combination of inert gas rebreathing and multiple-breath wash-out techniques for determination of indices of ventilation inhomogeneity
The present invention discloses a method to determine the lung clearance index (LCI) or other indices of ventilation inhomogeneity of the lungs by combining two pulmonary gas exchange techniques; Inert gas rebreathing (IGR) is used for rapid wash-in of the inert tracer gas and this is followed by multiple-breath wash-out (MBW). The functional residual capacity (FRC) can either be determined from the tracer gas concentration and the gas flow inhaled and exhaled during multiple-breath wash-out or by gas analysis alone from the inert gas rebreathing. The cumulative expired volume (VCE) required to clear the inert tracer gas from the lungs is determined from the multiple-breath wash-out, and LCI is calculated as the ratio between VCE and FRC. The advantages of the method are i) significant reduction of required test time, ii) significant reduction of consumed gas mixture for wash-in of tracer gas, iii) potential for further reduction of the use of tracer gas, and iv) potential for more accurate determination of the FRC by gas dilution alone. Furthermore the present invention relates to a corresponding system and computer-readable medium.
US09999369B2 Laser-scribed ferrogel sensor with magnetic particles
A method of making a sensor includes depositing a layer of hydrogel over a substrate, the hydrogel configured to change thickness or volume in response to a selected condition and including a plurality of magnetic particles disposed in the hydrogel so that a magnetic property of the hydrogel changes with changes of thickness or volume of the hydrogel. The hydrogel is sacrificed in selected region(s) of the layer so that the hydrogel outside the selected region(s) forms a plurality of spaced-apart islands of the hydrogel. The islands of the hydrogel are enclosed in an enclosure at least partly permeable to a selected fluid. A sensor for detecting a condition includes the substrate, islands, and a device coil arranged with respect to the hydrogel so that changes in the magnetic property modulate an electrical property of the sensor. A system includes the substrate, islands, and a magnetic-field detector.
US09999368B2 Atrial fibrillation detection
An apparatus includes a sensing circuit configured to generate a sensed physiological signal representative of cardiac activity of a subject, and an arrhythmia detection circuit. The arrhythmia detection circuit is configured to monitor information corresponding to ventricular depolarization (V-V) intervals using the sensed physiological signal; determine a V-V interval distribution; determine a heart rate density index (HRDI) as a portion of samples of the V-V interval distribution corresponding to a V-V interval occurring most often in the distribution; and generate an indication of atrial fibrillation (AF) using the HRDI.
US09999367B2 Fetal cardiotocography monitoring
An improved fetal ST monitoring system and method is provided using an ECG monitoring system collecting a plurality of T/QRS segments of a fetus, and a data analysis computer system connected to the ECG monitoring system calculating from the plurality of T/QRS segments.
US09999363B2 System and method for neural interface with modular active electronics
A modular, high density electrical system is disclosed which makes use of an interface component, which is well suited to being placed in contact with an anatomy of either a human or an animal, and which may be releasably coupled to an electronics module subsystem. The interface component has a plurality of electrically conductive interconnect pads that may be releasably secured by a member to a plurality of electrically conductive pads of the electronics module subsystem. The electronics module subsystem may have a substrate which supports both an electronics circuit and the interconnect pads.
US09999357B2 Method and apparatus for the non-invasive measurement of pulse transit times (PTT)
A method and apparatus for measuring a pulse transit time (PTT) value of a subject, comprise measuring a first arterial pressure pulse arrival time (PAT) and measuring a second PAT value; calculating a PTT value from the difference between the first PAT value and the second PAT value; processing a sequence of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) images to identify at least one region of interest (ROI); and estimating at least one of the first and second PAT value from the variation of impedance value determined from the at least one ROI. The method allows for the non-invasive and continuous measurement of the PTT value and arterial blood pressures.
US09999356B2 Strain sensor element and blood pressure sensor
A strain sensor element comprises a laminated film which has a magnetic free layer, a spacer layer, and a magnetic reference layer. The free layer has a variable magnetization direction and a out-of-plane magnetization direction. The reference layer has a variable magnetization direction which is pinned more strongly than the magnetization of the free layer. The spacer layer provided between the free layer and the reference layer. A pair of electrodes is provided with a plane of the laminated film. A substrate is provided with either of the pair electrodes and can be strained. The rotation angle of the magnetization of the free layer is different from the rotation angle of the magnetization of the reference layer when the substrate is distorted. Electrical resistance is changed depending on the magnetization angle between the free layer and the reference layer, which allows the element to operate as a strain sensor.
US09999351B2 Patient monitoring systems and messages that send alerts to patients
A system for is provided for using telemetry data based on patient habit information or patient monitoring. One or more patient monitoring devices has a unique patient ID. The one or more monitoring devices acquire patient information selected from of at least one of, a patient's activities, behaviors and habit information, and patient monitoring. ID circuitry is at the patient monitoring device. The ID circuitry includes ID storage, a communication system that reads and transmits the unique ID from an ID storage, a power source and a pathway system to route signals through the circuitry. An alarm is at the patient monitoring device that provides an alert only when the patient is in a wake-state. A telemetry system is in communication with the patient monitoring device. The telemetry system includes a database of patient ID's.
US09999348B2 Compact eye imaging and eye tracking apparatus
An optical system for eye tracking is disclosed. The system includes a light guiding prism that guides light from an ocular object to an imaging system through multiple internal reflections. The light guiding prism may include one or more freeform surfaces having optical power.
US09999347B2 Headgear for observation of eye movements
An apparatus for covering eyes of a human includes: an eye piece configured for covering one of the eyes of the human; and an eye patch configured for covering the other one of the eyes of the human; wherein the eye piece and the eye patch are configured for preventing transmission of visible light; and wherein the eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range.
US09999345B2 Drop in surgical illuminator
An illumination system for adjustably positioning an illuminator in a surgical field in a patient includes an anchor element and an illumination element. The anchor element is configured to be releasably coupled with the patient, and the illumination element is coupled to the anchor element. The anchor element or the illumination element is configured to be coupled, uncoupled, and recoupled with the patient or adjacent surgical equipment. This allows repositioning of the illumination element at a plurality of positions in the surgical field without interfering with adjacent surgical instruments, and further permits adjustment of illumination in the surgical field.
US09999340B2 Dishwasher and dispensing assembly
A dishwasher having a tub having an open face and at least partially defining a treating chamber for holding dishes during an automatic cycle of operation, a door moveably mounted between an opened position, wherein a user the treating chamber is accessible, and a closed position, wherein the door closes the open face of the tub and dispensing assembly configured to activate an indicator to emit a human-detectable signal in response to a first signal indicating a predetermined amount of treating chemistry and a second signal indicating a predetermined amount of illumination.
US09999333B2 Floor cleaning appliance
A pivoting and swiveling floor treatment appliance includes a lock-prevention member that prevents a body from becoming pivotally locked in a forward/backward direction when a portion of the body is in a swiveled position. The lock-prevention member may move relative to an appliance head and to a portion of the body that swivels. In some embodiments, components of the lock-prevention member contribute to locking the swivel of the body when the body is pivotally locked.
US09999332B2 Floor cleaning machine
A floor cleaning machine is provided, in particular a hand-guided and/or hand-held floor cleaning machine, including a support device, at least one cleaning roller arranged on the support device, capable of being driven in rotation and provided with a cleaning substrate, a fan device for creating a suction flow, and a suction channel device for the suction flow which provides a suction channel operatively connected for fluid communication between the fan device and the at least one cleaning roller, wherein the suction channel has a mouth towards the at least one cleaning roller that includes a first and a spaced second mouth wall having a mouth opening therebetween, wherein the first mouth wall is positioned above the second mouth wall relative to the direction of gravity, wherein the first and/or second mouth wall are/is in contact against or protrude(s) into the cleaning substrate of the at least one cleaning roller.
US09999330B2 Roller brush assembly
A roller brush assembly comprises a roller and a brush set on the roller. The roller contains an interior cavity constituted by at least two barrel bodies. Each portion of the barrel body edge is serrated shaped, and the adjacent serrated-shaped portions of the barrel both form a blade slot for positioning the serrated-shaped blade, and the blade edge corresponds to the teeth on the serrated shaped edge. A driver unit is installed in the interior cavity to make the blade move along the roller axially to cut the wrapped in the tooth groove automatically when the roller brush is turned on and off.
US09999328B2 Autonomous cleaning appliance
An autonomous vacuum cleaner comprising a main body defining a first axis and housing a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, an airflow path between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet and a separating apparatus arranged in the air flow path between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet, the separating apparatus defining a second axis, wherein the separating apparatus is oriented so that the second axis is substantially parallel with the first axis of the main body and wherein a portion of the separating apparatus protrudes from a forward portion of the main body of the vacuum cleaner.
US09999325B2 Separation unit and a dispenser comprising a separation unit
A separation unit for separating a web material along preformed lines of weakness. The separation unit has a width direction and includes a first roller having a rotational axis extending in the width direction and a web width extending in the width direction, and a second roller having a rotational axis extending parallel with the rotational axis of the first roller and a web width extending in the width direction. The second roller is positioned at a distance from the first roller. Each of the first and the second rollers is provided with a plurality of protrusion elements being spaced along the rotational axes and protruding perpendicular from the axes. Each of the protrusion elements has a maximum width in the width direction, a maximum radial extension from the rotational axes, an inner portion adjacent to the rotational axes, and an outer portion remote from the rotational axes.
US09999323B2 Authentication reader and a dispenser comprising the authentication reader
An authentication reader and a dispenser comprising the authentication reader for authenticating a product having a taggant ink disposed on the product's surface.
US09999320B2 Control system for mixers
A food mixer is presented having mixing tool detection capability. The food mixer has a base unit with a tool attachment portion, a mixing bowl attached to the base unit, and a motor attached to the base unit. The motor has operational settings and is configured to apply a torque to the tool attachment portion. A mixing tool is removably attached to the tool attachment portion, and a controller unit of the mixer is configured to detect the mixing tool attached to the tool attachment portion and to automatically control the operational settings of the drive motor based on the mixing tool detected. A magnet carrier may be used to detect a magnetic portion of the mixing tool as it moves with respect to a magnetically-sensitive sensor in the base unit.
US09999318B2 Hand-held rotisserie device
A hand held rotisserie device is disclosed having a handle with a rod extending outward from a distal end of the handle, wherein a longitudinal axis of the handle and a longitudinal axis of a proximal end of the rod are substantially parallel. A distal end of the rod has an offset member oriented substantially parallel to a proximal end of the rod and disposed laterally away from the proximal end of the rod. A rotatable assembly is disposed on a distal end of the rod, wherein the rotatable assembly is oriented to rotate in a direction substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the offset member. A food attachment device is coupled to the rotatable assembly and a drive mechanism is coupled to the handle and the rotatable assembly.
US09999312B2 Window treatment securement device
In some embodiments a window treatment securement device may include a first elongated member having a first mounting plate. A first frame stake may be coupled to the first elongated member, and a first receiving slot may be coupled to the first mounting plate. The first elongated member may optionally be coupled to a second elongated member having a second mounting plate. A second frame stake may be coupled to the second elongated member, and a second receiving slot may be coupled to the second mounting plate. The device may be affixed to an object, such as walls and window trim, and a window treatment may be secured to the device thereby securing the window treatment to the object.
US09999309B2 Gravity chopsticks
A chopstick having a handling portion and an eating portion. The handling portion may be made from a first material. The eating portion may be made from a second material that is lighter than the first material. The handling portion may be attached to the eating portion. A pivot point may exist at a connection point between the handling portion and the eating portion. When the chopstick is placed on a horizontal surface, the eating portion may be elevated above a horizontal surface due to the first and second material properties and the pivot point configuration. Thus ensuring that the eating portion of the chopstick remains sanitary and clean, free of germs and dirt.
US09999305B1 Slip cover for an outdoor, collapsible chair
The slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair is adapted for use with a chair. The slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair is designed to drape over a chair in a manner that provides a clean top surface upon which the user can sit. The slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair is designed to be able to be folded on to the user. Optionally, the slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair can further comprises a plurality of pockets such that when the slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair is folded on the user the plurality of pockets are accessible. As a further option, the slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair can be formed from a water resistant insulated textiles that is suitable for blankets. The slip cover for an outdoor collapsible chair comprises a plurality of panels and a plurality of sewn seams.
US09999303B2 Column-beam connecting assembly capable of being manually assembled and frame structure assembled thereby
The invention discloses a column-beam connecting assembly capable of being manually assembled, including connecting columns and connecting beams. The connecting column is formed with an arc channel along the axial direction. The arc channel opens to the surface of the column as a groove. A number of pairs of anchor slots are shaped on both sides of the groove, and the anchor slots of the same pair are at the same height. Mounting parts for snapping into the anchor slots are shaped on both sides of the connecting beam. Half T-shaped jointing heads are provided on the outer ends of said mounting pans for connecting to the arc channel, and said jointing heads are either in the shape of a column head matching the arc channel, or in the shape of a hook head. A frame structure assembled by the connecting parts is further disclosed.
US09999302B2 Furniture drawer locking mechanism and method for implementing the same
Furniture, such as bookcases and dressers, are child-proofed against tipping forward by being mounted to a wall by a combination of a rail attached to the furniture, the rail having an angled undercut, and a cleat. The rail and cleat have corresponding angled cuts so that, when the furniture is properly installed, the rail rests on the cleat and the furniture is prevented from tipping or falling forward. The cleat should be attached to a structural member, such as a stud behind drywall. An additional safety device for furniture having drawers is a retainer that, in an engaged position, holds existing drawers in place, and prevents the full insertion of drawers, unless the furniture is installed on a firmly attached cleat. The cleat disengages the retainer during proper installation of the furniture on the cleat, whereby drawers can be fully inserted and removed as desired by the user. Thus, a child climbing on open drawers in a dresser, or on shelving in a storage unit, will not be subjected to injury or death by the furniture tipping forward on to the child.
US09999297B1 Input and/or display consoles for exercise apparatuses having an adjustable media shelf
A console is for an exercise apparatus. The console comprises a console body and a media shelf on the console body. The media shelf is manually pivotable with respect to the console body into and between a retracted position in which the media shelf is configured to support a first media article having a first thickness and an extended position in which the media shelf is configured to support a second media article having a respectively different, second thickness.
US09999295B1 Console and console support structure
Many traditional consoles struggle with changing user needs. Many existing technical furniture and consoles are custom manufactured, but may be expensive and/or cumbersome to design and assemble. According to some embodiments, there is provided a console support structure that includes two or more leg structures horizontally spaced apart. Each leg structure includes a respective base and at least one respective vertically adjustable support mounted on the base. For each adjacent pair of leg structure, a respective elongated lateral support structure extends between and interconnects the first and second leg structures. At least one work surface may be mounted on and supported by the vertically adjustable supports of the leg structures.
US09999281B2 Customizable pendant
A pendant comprising: an anchor portion having three elongated sides, at least two of the three elongated sides having a plurality of supports, a first end and a second end, a bottom substantially rectangular support that is attached on three sides to the second end of each of the three elongated sides to create an open side, a bottom side and two parallel elongated sides, wherein the two parallel elongated sides have a substantially oval shape opening proximate to the first end and having the plurality of supports; wherein the bottom substantially rectangular support extends above the open side and the two parallel elongated sides; and a gemstone holder having a two side portions, a side opening between the two side portions, a top for the receipt of a gemstone and a bottom opening.
US09999279B2 Bracelet with integrated knife
A bracelet or flexible band comprised of a flexible member that on one end is interconnected to a knife and on another end, is connected to a sheath that selectively receives the knife in the locking fashion. When needed, the knife is rotated within the sheath to facilitate release thereof from a lock that is integral with the sheath. Once removed from the sheath, the knife can be used for self-defense, cutting rope or cord in an emergency situation, or for general utility cutting tasks.
US09999277B2 Shoe sole and insole
The present invention provides footwear sole systems and methods of making the footwear sole systems. The footwear sole systems comprise soles or insoles that are designed to provide an easy and simple means of measuring the wear of footwear and of providing other information, such as motivational messages, to a user.
US09999270B2 Personal head and neck cooling cap
A head and neck cooling cap that has an air bag sewn to the back of the cap which extends below the wearer's collar line. The air bag contains a battery operated fan that fills the bag with air. The air is distributed over the cap's adjustable band to the top of the head. Air is also vented through vent grommets or other openings in the bag at the wearer's neck. The fan is equipped with a variable speed motor which runs from a battery pack or USB power pack. The batteries are typically worn in a pocket or other location on the user including a V-clip or possible battery belt or battery holder. The batteries can also be mounted in the bottom of the air bag.
US09999269B2 Methods and apparatus for a head covering device with increased air circulation
Methods and apparatus for a head covering may improve air circulation through any suitable head covering. Methods and apparatus for a head covering may comprise a base configured to fit around a wearer's head, a sidewall comprising a plurality of open cells configured to prevent light rays at or above a predetermined angle relative to the passageway of each cell from passing unobstructed through the cell, and a crown configured to close of the interior surface of the sidewall. The minimum depth of each cell may be determined based on the height of the cell, the angle at or above which the light rays are to obstructed, and the angle of the exterior cell opening. The cells may be arranged in the sidewall such that the lower surface of the passageway of each cell is substantially at the same angle with respect to a horizontal plane.
US09999266B2 Gripless exercise glove
A gripping exercising glove contains an internal support structure, an internal plurality of fastening straps, a traction strip on face. Weight may be attached to glove by the plurality of fastening straps allowing user to perform various exercises without gripping. The internal structure contains an adjustable palm band; an adjustable wrist band; each wraps around and is attached to hand; at the palm and above wrist regions. The two bands are connected by the internal face stabilizing strap and the internal back stabilizing strap. The plurality of fastening straps is laterally and perpendicularly connected to the adjustable palm band, positioned on the inside of the palm. The glove contains a palm side, with plurality of paired slits and wrist opening. These slits traverse the palm side. The support structure is positioned and attached within the with the plurality of fastening straps traversing these paired slits.
US09999264B2 Adjustable suit
An adjustable suit is provided which includes an optional torso section having front and back portions and a torso circumference, a waist section having a front portion and a back portion and a waist section circumference, and a leg section including a pair of legs. Each of the legs has a leg opening therein, and each of the leg openings has a leg opening circumference. The suit includes at least one adjustable member which extends generally along at least one of the optional torso, waist, and leg sections. The at least one adjustable member is adapted to increase or decrease at least one of the optional torso, waist, and leg opening circumferences to reduce the time and effort needed to don and take off the suit. The adjustable features of the suit also permit the wearer to tighten one or more sections of the suit to accommodate the different physiques of wearers while providing a snug fit and support during athletic or work activities.
US09999263B2 Magnetically repulsive sport equipment
The present invention is sport equipment for reducing the impact force by a user wearing the sport equipment. The sport equipment has an outer body, an inner body in spaced relation with the outer body, at least one impact absorbing member located between the outer and inner bodies, and at least one first magnetic element located in a longitudinal bore defined through the impact absorbing member. A gap is defined between the first magnetic element and an inner surface of the outer body. The first magnetic element has a first pole orientated in a direction exterior of the sport equipment, and is configured to produce a repulsive magnetic force when a second magnetic element of a second sport equipment is at a predetermined distance from the sport equipment prior to the sport equipment contacting the second sport equipment.
US09999258B2 Pod assembly, dispensing body, and e-vapor apparatus including the same
An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly including a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a first electrical connector, a vapor channel traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment, and a vaporizer, the pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein and in fluidic communication with the vaporizer during an operation of the e-vapor apparatus, the first electrical connector including first and second power electrodes, the first power electrode including a first contact portion on an exterior of the first electrical connector and a first extended portion configured to contact an anode portion of the vaporizer, the second power electrode including a second contact portion on the exterior of the first electrical connector and a second extended portion configured to contact a cathode portion of the vaporizer. The e-vapor apparatus may further include a dispensing body including a second electrical connector configured to connect to the first electrical connector.
US09999257B2 Battery connector for electronic cigarette with side air intake
The cylindrical connector includes a major body, the major body defining a longitudinal channel through a longitudinal length of the major body from a proximal portion through a distal portion, the proximal portion including a shaft with side walls. The connector further includes a flange located between the proximal portion and the distal portion, the flange at least partially defining at least a first portion of at least one first aperture in communication with the longitudinal channel. A distal portion of the major body being configured to attach to the first section of the e-vaping device and the proximal portion of the major body being configured to attach to the second section of the e-vaping device in order to define an airflow path that enters the longitudinal channel through the at least one first aperture and flows through the proximal portion of the major body.
US09999254B2 E-cigarette. and e-cigarette atomizer and mouthpiece thereof
Disclosed is an e-cigarette, including an e-cigarette atomizer and a battery component. The e-cigarette atomizer includes an atomizer body and a mouthpiece. An open e-liquid chamber is provided at one end of the atomizer body. An air guide tube extending outwards is disposed in the open e-liquid chamber. A lock hook is provided at an end portion of the air guide tube. The air guide tube is inserted in a locking sleeve of a pluggable locking type mouthpiece and is in interference fit with the locking sleeve. The lock hook abuts against an end face of a clamp spring bar of the pluggable locking type mouthpiece to lock and connect the atomizer body and the pluggable locking type mouthpiece. A plug connector of the pluggable locking type mouthpiece is inserted in an opening of the open e-liquid chamber and closes the open e-liquid chamber. The present invention has a mouthpiece plug-in lock structure, capable of rapidly sealing and locking the open e-liquid chamber by means of the mouthpiece, and has advantages of being convenient and easy to mount and having a simple structure.
US09999248B2 Electronic cigarette and method for assembling electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette and a method for assembling the electronic cigarette are provided. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizer device mounting base, at least one conductive pipe, an atomizer device, and a battery device. The conductive pipe includes a first open end, a second open end, and a partition wall disposed within the middle of the conductive pipe to separate the first open end from the second open end. The atomizer device includes a first pluggable member being inserted into and electrically connected to the first open end. The battery device includes a second pluggable conductive member being inserted into and electrically connected to the second open end. When assembled, the atomizer device, the atomizer device mounting base, and the battery device can be connected together by employing an insertion method directly, thus the assembly process can be simplified, and the leakage of the liquid solution can be prevented.
US09999244B2 Pre-rolled smoking paper stuffer
A Pre-Rolled Smoking Paper Stuffer has a chimney which includes a separator wall bin, converging guide, cradle, tip spacer, and base walls and an extractor base which includes an extractor block, alignment block, and tip pusher. A smoking paper can be inserted into the cradle. Smoking materials are placed into the bin and flow out of the bin and into the converging guide which funnels them into the smoking paper held within the cradle. Once filled, the chimney is pressed onto the base and the alignment block aligns the tip pusher with the smoking-end of the paper. As the chimney continues to be pushed down, the tip pusher displaces the filled smoking paper up and out of the top of the cradle. The stuffed paper can be grasped and lifted out of the stuffer. Multiple stuffers can be attached to one another via the use of various attachment means.
US09999240B2 Carbohydrate compositions
The invention provides carbohydrate compositions and products comprising the carbohydrate compositions, such as dry products or a low-viscosity reduced-sugar syrup, methods of making the carbohydrate compositions and products, and uses thereof.
US09999237B2 Method of inhibiting the growth of Salmonella
Method of inhibiting the growth of Salmonella in a chicken, comprising administering at least one strain of bacteriophage that lyses at least one Salmonella serovar to a chicken in need thereof, wherein the at least one strain of bacteriophage is a strain selected from PCM F/00069 (strain 8sent1748), PCM F/00070 (strain 8sent65) and PCM F/00071 (strain 3sent1).
US09999229B2 Apparatus for stacking, singulating, and dispensing pliable food products and methods therefor
An apparatus for handling food products comprises an alignment trough disposed at an incline for holding a stack of the food products at an incline. The alignment trough defines a portion of a passage upon which the food products travel. The stack defines a bottom food product. At least one movable member extends into the passage to control the separation of the bottom food product from the remainder of the stack by moving to provide clearance fro the food product to pass.
US09999227B2 Pest control formulations and methods of making and using same
Compositions useful for controlling pests are disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes a pesticidal natural oil and a polar aromatic solvent. Methods of making and using the compositions are disclosed.
US09999221B2 Herbicide combination containing pelargonic acid and defined ALS inhibitors
The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising at least pelargonic acid and at least one ALS inhibitor selected from the group consisting of iodosulfuron-methyl, foramsulfuron, mesosulfuron-methyl, flazasulfuron, amidosulfuron, ethoxysulfuron and thiencarbazone-methyl.
US09999220B2 Method for repelling rodents
The present disclosure relates to the use of polycyclic quinones, and particularly, anthraquinones, to non-lethally repel rodents from consuming or otherwise damaging vegetation, private property, man-made structures, or agricultural products in the field and in storage. Further, the invention shows use as a protection strategy for various other products used as a food source by certain rodents.
US09999218B2 Pest control formulations and methods of making and using same
Compositions useful for controlling pests are disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes a pesticidal natural oil and a polar aromatic solvent or an alkyl alcohol solvent. Methods of making and using the compositions are disclosed.
US09999217B2 Compositions for stabilizing DNA, RNA, and proteins in blood and other biological samples during shipping and storage at ambient temperatures
Compositions and methods are disclosed for substantially liquid, gel, suspension, slurry, semisolid and/or colloid storage of biological samples following admixture with the herein disclosed storage composition, permitting substantial recovery of biological activity following storage without refrigeration. In certain embodiments, unfractionated blood or tissue samples may be stored without refrigeration for weeks, months or years in a form that permits recovery of intact DNA, RNA or protein components following the storage period.
US09999216B1 Fowl decoy
A decoy for luring waterfowl has a body that has an upper reservoir partially filled with water. A neck is partially submerged in the upper reservoir. A head, is attached to the neck and configured to raise a neck center of gravity and lower a neck center of buoyancy. Wherein the neck is configured to rotate within the upper reservoir.
US09999215B2 Waterfowl decoy deployment systems
A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a hub subsystem including a casing defining a casing height and a plurality of biasing devices extending though the casing. The plurality of biasing devices is height indexed with respect to the casing height. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the hub subsystem. Each arm of the plurality of arms is coupled to a biasing device and a plurality of waterfowl decoys are coupled to each arm of the plurality of arms.
US09999207B2 Nucleic acid construct for making a genetically modified rodent with an inducible ACVR1 mutation that causes ectopic bone formation
A genetically modified mouse is provided that comprises a conditional Acvr1 allele that comprises a mutated exon that, upon induction, converts to a mutant exon phenotype, wherein the mutant exon phenotype includes ectopic bone formation. Mice comprising a mutant Acvr1 exon 5 in antisense orientation, flanked by site-specific recombinase recognition sites, are provided, wherein the mice further comprise a site-specific recombinase that recognizes the site-specific recombinase recognitions sites, wherein the recombinase is induced upon exposure of the mouse to tamoxifen. Upon exposure to tamoxifen, the recombinase is expressed and acts on the RRS-flanked mutant exon 5 and places the mutant exon 5 in sense orientation and deletes the wild-type exon.
US09999201B2 Animal collar
A collar for an animal includes an elongate piece of flexible material having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends configured to be releasably coupled together about the neck of an animal. The collar also includes a lighting system coupled to the piece of material. The lighting system includes a power source and an optical element coupled to the power source. The optical element is at least partially embedded within the piece of material and extends along a length direction between the first and second ends. The optical element further includes an LED that is configured to illuminate a portion of the optical element when the power source is turned on.
US09999198B2 Animal bedding and associated methods for preparing and using the same
Animal bedding having one or more solvents and a lignocellulosic fiber, wherein the lignocellulosic fiber has been processed by ruminant digestion and anaerobic digestion. A method for preparing pelletized animal bedding is also disclosed including the steps of providing excrement from a cow which has undergone ruminant digestion, introducing the cow excrement into an anaerobic digester, modifying the cow excrement to a first wet product, drying the first wet product to generate a first dry product, and densifying the first dry product to, in turn, generate pelletized animal bedding.
US09999197B2 Lettuce variety NUN 6109 LTL
The present invention relates to the field of Lactuca sativa, in particular to a new variety of lettuce designated NUN 6109 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.
US09999196B1 Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH306491
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH306491. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH306491, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH306491 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH306491.
US09999194B1 Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH744817
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH744817. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH744817, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH744817 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH744817.
US09999191B1 Maize inbred PH2TB0
A novel maize variety designated PH2TB0 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TB0 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TB0 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2TB0 or a locus conversion of PH2TB0 with another maize variety.
US09999189B1 Soybean cultivar 54113122
A soybean cultivar designated 54113122 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 54113122, to the plants of soybean cultivar 54113122, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 54113122, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 54113122. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54113122. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54113122, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 54113122 with another soybean cultivar.
US09999181B1 Sprinkler system
A sprinkler system to control distribution of water flow to a plurality of sprinkler heads, the heads providing an outlet to dispense water passing through a corresponding one of the plurality of sprinkler heads and a plurality of distribution control devices, one of the plurality of distribution control devices coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sprinkler heads, wherein the distribution control device controls water flow to an associated sprinkler heads for a first predetermined period of time when a flow of water through the distribution control device is detected.
US09999176B2 Optical tailings sensor in tri-sweep tailings housing
A tailings conveyance including a housing having a front plate, a back plate, and a wall, and is adapted to recycle tailings through a cleaning system of a combine using at least one impeller. The wall of the housing describes an arc near the impeller paddles over a segment of a circle described by the circumference of the impeller. The wall further continues on a tangent away from the circle at a point of tangency. A sensor is positioned proximate to the point of tangency, and senses whether a space between the front plate and the back plate directly adjacent to the sensor is obscured by tailings as the impeller rotates. A controller or control system connected to the sensor calculates an amount or percentage of time the space between the front plate and the back plate directly adjacent to the sensor is obscured by tailings as the impeller rotates.
US09999172B2 Agricultural tillage implement wheel control
An agricultural tillage implement includes a main section including a hitch extending in a travel direction, a plurality of foldable wing sections coupled with the main section, a plurality of ground engaging tilling elements, a plurality of wheel assemblies and a control system. The tilling elements are coupled to the main section and wing sections. Each of the wheel assemblies include an actuator. The wheel assemblies include a first plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the main section and a second plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the plurality of wing sections. The actuators of the first plurality of wheel assemblies being independent of the actuators of the second plurality of wheel assemblies. The control system is configured to actuate the actuators to control a depth of tilling elements in each of the sections when the implement is in a field mode.
US10004169B2 Bulk component supply device and component mounter device
A bulk component supply device which is moved together with a mounting head which mounts electronic circuit components on a circuit substrate and of a component mounter device equipped with that bulk component supply device is disclosed. A bulk component driving device of the bulk component supply device is non-detachably provided on head main body of the mounting head, and a passage-equipped component case in which a component case and a component passage are fixed is detachably attached to head main body by a passage-equipped component case attachment device. When the holding by passage-equipped component case attachment device is in a released state, the passage-equipped component case can be removed while the bulk component driving device is held as in on head main body, and exchanged with a different passage-equipped component case. This exchange can be performed automatically by a passage-equipped component case exchange unit.
US10004167B2 Circuit shielding structure
A circuit shielding structure, relating to a technical field of electronics, includes a substrate, wherein: at least one radio frequency component circuit is fixed on the substrate; a wave-absorbing material layer is embedded in the substrate; a shielding wall made of wave-absorbing material is arranged on the substrate and around the radio frequency component circuit; a conductive material layer covers the shielding wall; a closed space is formed among the substrate in which the wave-absorbing material layer is embedded, the shielding wall and the conductive material layer, and the radio frequency component circuit is sealed in the closed space, so that omnidirectional shielding is achieved.
US10004166B2 Shield member for conducting path and wire harness
A shield member capable of preventing the break of a metallic foil due to the bend of the metallic foil and bringing the shielding capability is provided. The shield member includes a metallic foil formed in a tubular shape, to be provided for covering and surrounding one or more conducting paths. At least one of a wrinkled part and an axially-uneven part is formed in the metallic foil at least in correspondence with a bent position of the one or more conducting paths. At least one of the wrinkled part and the axially-uneven part is formed over one loop of the metallic foil.
US10004165B1 Self-filling humidity control device for equipment racks
A humidification assembly includes an enclosure, for example, arranged around a component of a datacenter. A base extends through a wall of the enclosure. Inside the enclosure, the base includes a well. Outside the enclosure, the base receives a container having a total volume that includes water and air. Water may flow from the container through a passage in the base to the well, for example, until equilibrium is reached and a predetermined water level in the well is thereby maintained. Water from the well thus provides a replenishing source of water to be evaporated for humidifying the air within the enclosure.
US10004162B2 Enhanced fan design, configuration, and control for modular, scalable and expandable, rack-based information handling system
A rack-based information handling system (IHS) includes a rack having a modular structure that supports insertion of different numbers and sizes of information technology (IT) gear to create one or more IT nodes. A fan bay module is attached to the rack and supports insertion of multiple different fan configurations in more than one fan receptacle. At least one fan is inserted within corresponding at least one fan receptacle of the fan bay module to conform to at least a first fan configuration. A block controller is configurable to control each of the different fan configurations and which, in response to detecting the first fan configuration of the at least one fan inserted within the fan bay module, activates a corresponding first control algorithm that enables the detected first fan configuration to be utilized to provide rack-level cooling for one or more of the IT nodes inserted within the rack.
US10004158B2 Electronic apparatus having a plurality of cooling fans for suppressing temperature increase within the electronic apparatus
An electronic apparatus which is capable of suppressing temperature increase in an interior of the electronic apparatus and also reducing effects of noise arising from operation of a fan during sound recording even when sound is recorded over a long time period. A duct unit joins an inlet and an outlet, which are formed in a cabinet of the electronic apparatus, to each other and is thermally connected to a heat source. A first fan blows air in the duct unit from the inlet toward the outlet. A second fan circulates air inside the electronic apparatus. According to a sound recording operation, the first fan and the second fan are drivingly controlled in a selective manner.
US10004157B2 Mobile soft duct system
A Mobile Soft Duct System includes a soft duct that can be extended and retracted along a track to deliver an air supply to various locations. A vent attached to a part of the soft duct system can include a flow control element that can be adjusted to direct air to a target location. Managing a soft duct system can include monitoring an environment to detect temperature hotspots and configuring the soft duct system, in response to detection of a hotspot at a particular location, to deliver air to the particular location to mitigate the hotspot. Configuring the soft duct system can include extending the soft duct along the track and adjusting a flow control element in a vent to direct air to the particular location. Soft duct system management can be implemented by one or more computer systems.
US10004155B1 Split door submersible network protector housings for electrical distribution systems
A split door submersible housing for an electrical distribution system includes a cabinet body defining an interior region configured to accept a component of the electrical distribution system, and a first door and a second door positioned side by side to cover an open front portion of the cabinet body. The cabinet body includes at least one opening configured to accept an electrode sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and extending through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between a corresponding terminal of the component and an electrical distribution network. A gasket system is provided, which comprises a first one piece continuous gasket configured to fit on the first door and a second one piece continuous gasket configured to fit on the second door. The gasket system seals the first door and the second door against each other and against a corresponding surface on the cabinet body, when the first and second doors are closed and locked, so that the housing is water tight.
US10004154B1 Dust guard structure
An apparatus for a dust guard structure includes a particle guard coupled to a top surface of a circuit board, wherein the particle guard is located along a first side of the circuit board between an edge of the circuit board and a first electronic component. The dust guard structure further includes the first electronic component electrically coupled to the circuit board via one or more electronic connections, wherein a height of the particle guard is greater than a height of each of the one or more electrical connections of the first electronic component. The dust guard structure further includes the first side of the circuit board being introduced to an external airflow.
US10004153B2 Cassette for curved substrates
A cassette includes a base plate in which first and second holes are defined at both opposite edges thereof, a protector which is coupled to the first hole disposed at the both opposite edges of the base plate, is placed in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the base plate, and third holes, and a rib member which includes a rib protruding from the protector, a second protrusion protruding in a direction from the rib to be coupled to the second hole, and third protrusions protruding in another direction from the rib to be coupled to the third holes, where the third holes of the rib member are defined to slope at a predetermined angle to a thickness surface of the protector such that the rib is at a predetermined angle to a plane of the protector, and the third protrusions are coupled to the third holes.
US10004150B2 Vertical electronic device and modular unit
An electronic device system is provided that comprises: a vertically oriented set top box having an outer casing that includes a wall; and an electronic modular component connected to the wall. The wall comprises: at least one connector aperture; latch catch; and an electronic jack between the at least one connector aperture and the latch catch. The modular component comprises: at least one connector that engages the at least one connector aperture; a latch engages the latch catch to connect the electronic modular component to the wall of the electronic device; and an electronic connector that engages the electronic jack when the latch is engaged.
US10004148B2 Manufacturing method of multilayer printed wiring board
A wiring substrate is manufactured by attaching an adhesive protective film to a metal-foiled laminate sheet, forming bottomed via holes by partially removing the film and an insulating film, filling conductive pastes into the holes, and peeling the film. A wiring substrate is manufactured by forming an adhesive protective layer so as to cover a patterned metal foil on a metal-foiled laminate sheet, forming bottomed step via holes by partially removing the layer and an insulating film, filling conductive pastes into the holes, and peeling off a protective film. The wiring substrate and the second wiring substrate are laminated in such a way that protruding parts of the pastes come into contact with respective protruding parts of the pastes.
US10004145B2 Combined wiring board and method for manufacturing the same
A combined wiring board includes a metal frame having multiple opening portions, and multiple wiring boards accommodated in the opening portions in the metal frame, respectively. The opening portions in the metal frame have side walls having holding portions such that the holding portions hold the wiring boards in the opening portions in the metal frame, and the metal frame has slit portions adjacent to the holding portions and connecting portions connecting the slit portions to the opening portions.
US10004135B2 Systems and methods for particle guiding
A technique to guide a micro- or nano-scale particle uses the wavelengths of light beams to control the direction of motion of the particle. In this technique, an optical asymmetry is introduced into the particle to form a composite particle. The composite particle includes two faces that preferentially absorb light of different wavelengths, independent of the particle orientation. The difference in absorption spectra of the two faces creates a bidirectional and local thermal gradient that is externally switchable by changing the wavelength of the incident light beams. This thermal gradient induces a thermophoretic drift that moves the composite particle. A two-faced nanoparticle can be guided using the optically induced thermophoretic drift as the propulsion mechanism.
US10004130B2 Effect-driven specification of dynamic lighting
A method and a device for simulating the realization of lighting effects in an environment are disclosed. The method may receive environment data, user input indicative of lighting effects, and data indicative of what installable devices exist. Based thereon, the method may generate at least one implementation option for each lighting effect and select one implementation option for each lighting effect. As a result, realization data based on the environment data and selected implementation options options can be generated. A simulator for simulating realization of lighting effects is adapted to communicate, on the one hand, with a user or other provider of environment and lighting effect data, and, on the other, with a source of information on installable hardware device. The simulator can be operable in a design mode, an implementation mode, a selection mode and a realization mode.
US10004112B2 Machine learning apparatus and coil electric heating apparatus
A machine learning apparatus includes a state observing unit and a learning unit. The state observing unit observes a state variable comprised of at least one of an adhesion state, a dielectric strength voltage, an electric heating time temperature, and an actual electric heating time value of a coil electrically heated by a coil electric heating unit, and at least one of an electric heating time command value, a voltage, and a current in the coil electric heating unit. The learning unit performs a learning operation by linking at least one of an adhesion state, a dielectric strength voltage, an electric heating time temperature, and an actual electric heating time value of the coil observed by the state observing unit to at least one of the electric heating time command value, the voltage, and the current, which are observed by the state observing unit.
US10004111B2 In-vehicle radiant heater control apparatus
An in-vehicle radiant heater control apparatus includes: a temperature detection device for a heater in a vehicle compartment; a first switch element connected in series to the radiant heater between a power supply and a ground; a temperature control device controlling the first switch element that the heater temperature approaches a target temperature; a resistive element having one electrode connected to one electrode of the heater; an inter-electrode voltage detection device for the resistive element; and a resistance calculation device repeatedly obtaining a heater resistance of the radiant heater based on a voltage between the other electrode of the resistive element and the other electrode of the heater, a detected resistance voltage, and a resistance of the resistive element. The temperature detection device obtains the heater temperature based on the heater resistance.
US10004110B2 Method and system for communication system interoperability
An system for interlinking communication devices having different communication mechanisms, includes a first device having a plurality of radios that are software configurable to operate on different channels, and/or different frequencies, and/or via different protocols, and a switch arranged to selectively interconnect audio signals with audio inputs of at least one of the plurality of radios, wherein the audio signals are provided by an operator of the first device or comprise demodulated audio output of one of the plurality of radios.
US10004108B2 Managing bandwidth availability in a mobile telecommunications network
A mobile wireless device for use with a mobile telecommunications network. The device comprises a controller unit for switching one or more mobile services on and off, and a user interface unit configured to receive user inputs indicating that a user wants to turn the one or more mobile services on or off and for causing the controller unit to act accordingly. The device further comprises a network signalling unit for identifying times at which the user switches the one or more mobile services on and off and for signalling those times to an entity within or connected to said mobile telecommunications network.
US10004106B2 Continuous packet connectivity (CPC) with dedicated channel (DCH) enhancements
The present disclosure presents aspects for performing continuous packet connectivity (CPC) with dedicated channel (DCH) enhancements at a user equipment (UE). For example, the aspects may include identifying whether DTX is allowed in association with the CPC at the UE during a time period, determining whether DTX is allowed in association with the DCH enhancements at the UE during the time period, and performing DTX at the UE during the time period when both the CPC and the DCH enhancements allow for DTX. As such, CPC with DCH enhancements at a UE may be performed.
US10004095B2 Method and apparatus for communicating using multiple frequency bands
Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method and an apparatus for communicating by using multiple frequency bands of an electronic device in a wireless communication system. The electronic device comprises: a first wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication with at least one external electronic device by using a first frequency band; a second wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication with the at least one external electronic device by using a second frequency band; and a processor functionally connected with the first wireless communication circuit and the second wireless communication circuit. The processor is configured to establish a wireless connection with the at least one external electronic device based on the first frequency band by using the first wireless communication circuit; determine whether it is possible to establish a wireless connection with the at least one external electronic device based on the second frequency band by using the second wireless communication circuit, during establishment of the wireless connection with the at least one electronic device based on the first frequency band; when it is not possible to establish a wireless connection with the at least one external electronic device based on the second frequency band according to the determining, perform data communication with the at least one external electronic device based on the first frequency band; and when it is possible to establish a wireless connection with the at least one external electronic device based on the second frequency band, perform data communication with the at least one external electronic device based on the second frequency band.
US10004094B2 Authentication and pairing of devices using a machine readable code
An MR code is generated within a browser on a client device and is read by a mobile application on a mobile device. A communication channel is then established through a web-based service, between the browser and the mobile application on the mobile device. The mobile application generates a user interface display on the mobile device that allows user selection of content. The mobile application sends a link to that content to the browser, which accesses and renders the content on the client device. User input commands to control the rendered content are also received at the mobile device and sent to the browser through the communication channel.
US10004092B2 Network-controlled terminal-to-terminal direct communication in wireless telecommunication network
A terminal configured to operate in a mobile telecommunication network includes a receiver configured to receive from a network entity other than another terminal a direct communication initiation signal including resource allocation information for establishing terminal-to-terminal direct communication between the terminal and a second terminal using a radio access technology (RAT) in which the terminal is configured to communicate when communicating with the second terminal through one or more base stations or (e)NB and a terminal-end terminal-to-terminal direct communication logic configured to establish terminal-to-terminal direct communication with the second terminal based on the resource allocation information provided by the network entity other than a terminal.
US10004085B2 Scheduling for heterogeneous networks
A method is disclosed of a first network node of a cellular communication network comprising at least the first and a second network node. The first network node is adapted to transmit a first, desired, signal over a first frequency region using a first radio access technology, and the second network node is adapted to transmit a second, interfering, signal over a second frequency region using a second radio access technology. The first radio access technology is a single radio frequency carrier radio access technology. The first frequency region is partitioned into two or more sub-regions and the second frequency region is one of the sub-regions of the first frequency region. The method comprises determining that a wireless communication device residing in a cell served by the first network node is interfered by the second signal during signal reception over the first frequency region, and sending a first configuration message to the wireless communication device, wherein the first configuration message is adapted to cause the wireless communication device to report separate channel quality indicator values for each of the two or more sub-regions. The method also comprises receiving a channel quality indicator report indicative of the separate channel quality indicator values, and scheduling transmission of the first signal to the wireless communication device in one or more of the two or more sub-regions based on the received channel quality indicator report. Corresponding computer program product, arrangements and network node are also disclosed.
US10004084B2 Methods and apparatuses for coordinating resource scheduling between wireless networks
Methods and apparatuses for coordinating resource scheduling between wireless networks are provided. The method comprises detecting whether interference on at least one interfered wireless link in the wireless network caused by at least one interfering wireless link in at least one second wireless network exceeds a pre-determined threshold. The method also comprises initiating a resource coordination procedure with the at least one second wireless network by transmitting a resource coordination message to the at least one second wireless network when the interference exceeds the pre-determined threshold. The method further comprises performing, based on the resource coordination message, the resource coordination procedure with the at least one second wireless network to determine schedulable resources. The method additionally comprises scheduling the at least one interfered wireless link based on the determined schedulable resources.
US10004083B2 Method for controlling base station in multi-rat environment and transmitting/receiving data according to control of base station, and apparatus for performing same
A method for controlling, by an entity of a first radio access technology (RAT), a base station of a second RAT in a multi-RAT environment, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: determining an operation mode of the base station of the second RAT; and transmitting, to the base station of the second RAT, a message instructing a transition to the determined operation mode, wherein the message changes the opportunity for the second RAT to occupy a radio resource through a contention between the base station of the second RAT and a terminal connected to the first RAT.
US10004081B2 Systems and methods for providing resource signaling within a wireless local area network (WLAN)
Embodiments described herein provide a method for resource unit signaling with reduced data bits in a wireless local area network. At a wireless transceiver, a data frame may be obtained for transmission. The data frame includes a first preamble portion and a second preamble portion compliant with a wireless local area network communication protocol. When an available resource unit for transmitting the data frame is less than an allowed bandwidth, the first preamble portion and the second preamble portion may be configured with resource unit signaling bits. When the available resource unit is greater than or equal to the allowed bandwidth, the resource unit may be virtually divided into a plurality of channels. At least one of the first preamble portion and the second preamble portion may be configured with a first number of bits representing a number of users spatially multiplexed on a channel from the plurality of channels.
US10004077B2 Method and apparatus for beam switching in mobile communication network
In a mobile communication network, after a target beam is determined based on signal intensity of a serving beam and a candidate beam, when the serving beam and the target beam are operated in the same base station, a terminal performs a beam switching procedure in a layer 2.
US10004071B2 Wireless radio communication system for consumption meters
A wireless radio communication system for consumption meters is disclosed. The communication system includes one or more consumption meters arranged to be able to communicate using a first set of radio frequency bands, one or more mobile communication devices arranged to be able to communicate using a second set of radio frequency bands, and one or more meter reading systems arranged to be able to communicate using a third set of radio frequency bands, wherein the first set of radio frequency bands includes a HF band and a first VHF/UHF band, the second set of radio frequency bands includes at least the HF band and a second VHF/UHF band, and the third set of radio frequency bands includes at least the first VHF/UHF band.
US10004068B2 Method, device and system for uplink resource allocation
The present disclosure discloses a method, a device and a system for uplink resource allocation, relating to a wireless communication field and used for further reducing interference of service transmission between cell uplinks. The method for uplink resource allocation includes: a first base station determines uplink almost blank subframe (UL ABS) subframe(s) unused currently of a user equipment (UE) served by the first base station; and the first base station sends information of the determined UL ABS subframe(s) unused currently of the UE served by the first base station to a second base station, so that the second base station acquires available UL ABS subframe(s) and takes the available UL ABS subframe(s) as uplink subframe resource(s) of the second base station. The present disclosure is applied to a resource allocation scenario.
US10004067B2 Transmission and reception of reference signals in wireless networks
The enclosed embodiments relate to transmission and reception of reference signals on sub-carriers of a time frequency grid in a wireless network. Resource configuration for transmission of reference signals is obtained by a wireless device. A reference signal received power, RSRP, reference signal, RSRP-RS, is transmitted by the wireless device according to the resource configuration. The RSRP-RS is mapped to every J:th sub-carrier, where J>2. The RSRP-RS is received by a network node.
US10004066B1 Method and apparatus for efficient usage of transmission resources in wireless communication systems
To handle different Quality of Service (QoS) requirements, there may be a need for supporting multiple parallel data paths to exchange data between two or more peer entities of a data communication system. Each data path between the peer entities may be characterized by various QoS parameters such as priority, delay, jitter, data rate, etc. A communication system may allocate transmission resources for each data path based on the QoS parameters associated with them. Since the allocated transmission resources may not be always sufficient to send all the pending data from an application, the data packets may be segmented or packed depending on the available transmission resources. In such a case, doing segmentation may lead to inefficient usage of the transmission resources. A method and apparatus are disclosed that avoid such segmentation and allocates the transmission resources to the other active data paths which can better utilize the transmission resources.
US10004065B2 Method and apparatus for transreceiving downlink signal by considering antenna port relationship in wireless communication system
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, and more specifically, disclosed are a method and an apparatus for transmitting or receiving a downlink signal by considering an antenna port relationship. A method for user equipment receiving a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) signal in the wireless communication system, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: determining from the downlink subframe a resource element (RE) on which the PDSCH is mapped; and receiving the PDSCH signal based on the RE on which the PDSCH is mapped, wherein when the DCI is comprised according to DCI format 1A and the downlink subframe is a multicast broadcast single frequency network (MBSFN) subframe, the RE on which the PDSCH is mapped can be determined depending on cell-specific reference signal (CRS) location information, which is included in a PDSCH resource element mapping and Quasi co-location indicator (PQI) parameter set that is established by an upper layer.
US10004061B2 Information processing device and information processing method
To improve manipulability.An information processing device includes a wireless communication unit and a control unit. The wireless communication unit performs real-time image transmission with at least one sink device according to a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast specification. The control unit performs control related to the real-time image transmission based on control information for controlling the information processing device according to the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast specification, the control information being received from the at least one sink device. The control unit performs control such that on-off switching of a UIBC for transmitting manipulation information in the sink device that has transmitted the control information is performed when a plurality of pieces of control information are received.
US10004059B2 Service advertisement message transmission method and device
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a service advertisement message transmission method and device. The method in the embodiments of the present invention includes: generating, by a first device, a first service advertisement message, where the first service advertisement message includes first service information of the first device and second service information of a second device; the second service information is obtained by the first device from a received message sent by the second device; the first service information is used to enable a device in a communication range of the first device to learn service information of the first device; and the second service information is used to enable a device in a communication range of the second device to learn service information of the second device; and sending, by the first device, the first service advertisement message.
US10004057B2 Method for performing OTDOA-related operation in wireless communication system
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for performing, by a base station, observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA)-related operations in a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting a positioning reference signal (PRS) to a terminal through a PRS positioning occasion to which at least two precoding processes are applied; receiving, from the terminal, OTDOA signal measurement information on the basis of the PRS; and positioning the terminal on the basis of the OTDOA signal measurement information.
US10004054B2 Method of making mobile originated calls using user equipment in IOPS dual PLMN mode of operation
In a wireless communication system, an IOPS-capable user equipment is registered on both a normal PLMN and an IOPS PLMN. The user equipment is configured to set one of the first PLMN and the second PLMN as a primary PLMN and the other one of the first PLMN and the second PLMN as a secondary PLMN randomly, according to an MO PLMN preference provided by a user of the user equipment, or according to a dialing history of the user equipment. Therefore, PLMN precedence can be provided for the user equipment in the IOPS dual PLMN mode of operation to make MO calls.
US10004052B2 Apparatus and method for estimating Doppler shift in underwater communication
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for estimating a Doppler shift for underwater communication. The apparatus includes: a multipath delay profile determiner for detecting a correlation of a known signal 1 and a received packet signal and time (T1o) at a point having maximum energy of the correlation, and detecting a multipath delay profile at the time (T1o); a correlation calculator for calculating a correlation between a correlation of a known signal 2 and the received packet signal, and the multipath delay profile; a maximum value detector for detecting time (T2o) at a point having maximum energy of the correlation calculated by the correlation calculator; and a Doppler shift estimator for determining a Doppler shift using a difference between the time (T1o) and the time (T2o) at points having respective maximum energy.
US10004050B2 Method and apparatus for synchronizing and propagating state information in wireless downlink/uplink
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for operating a user equipment (UE) are provided. The apparatus receives first information from a first millimeter-wave base station (mwB), determines second information based on the received first information, and transmits the second information to at least one other mwB. The first information and the second information are related to synchronization and/or a network state between the first mwB and the at least one other mwB.
US10004048B2 Transmission power control methods and devices
Transmission power control methods and devices are described. In a transmission power control method, a triggering distance can be calculated based on one or more communication parameters. Using a proximity sensor, a proximity distance of the communication device with an external object can be calculated. The triggering distance and the proximity distance can be compared, and based on this comparison, a transmission power mode of the communication device can be determined and set.
US10004044B2 Communication control apparatus and wireless communication apparatus
[Object] To achieve both prevention of harmful interference and promptness of power allocation under conditions in which multiple secondary systems may be managed.[Solution] Provided is a communication control apparatus including: a calculation unit configured to calculate a transmit power to be allocated, including a nominal transmit power and a margin for interference avoidance, for one or more secondary systems that secondarily use frequency channels protected for a primary system; and a determination unit configured to determine a variation in a number of secondary systems, and cause the calculation unit to adjust the margin for interference avoidance on a basis of the determined variation.
US10004039B2 Method and device for detecting interference scenario
A method for detecting interference scenario may include receiving a composite signal. The composite signal having a plurality of transmissions from a serving cell and from at least one interfering cell, each of the plurality of transmissions which has a first part scaled according to a first power scale, a second part scaled according to a second power scale, and a third part transmitted with a fixed power value. The method further includes determining a first power value based on the third part of a transmission from the serving cell, determining a second power value based on the first part of the plurality of transmissions, and detecting an interference scenario based on the first power value and the second power value.
US10004037B2 Coding-aware scheme to minimize energy consumption and time cost
The throughput of a wireless network can be boosted by network coding (NC). The present invention combines NC-aware routing and TDMA-based MAC protocol for energy-efficient design in the wireless network, and provides a method thereof. An optimization model, which is a minimum energy consumption model (MECM), is formulated for minimizing the energy consumption for accomplishing a set of flow transmissions. In particular, based on a set of user traffic-flow demands, a NC-aware traffic-flow assignment that minimizes a total energy consumption of packets delivering to meet the user traffic-flow demands is determined. Thereafter, given the optimal flow assignment, a minimum timeslots model (MTM) which leads to a TDMA-based scheduling strategy at the MAC layer is developed. The MTM is to minimize the total number of timeslots required for transmission under a condition that the NC-aware traffic-flow assignment as already determined is accomplishable.
US10004032B2 Resource partitioning in millimeter wave networks
Techniques are described for backhaul operations in a millimeter wave wireless communication system. A first base station of the millimeter wave wireless communication system identifies an access demand and one or more access communication parameters associated with the first base station. The first base station sends information to a second base station indicative of the access demand and the one or more access communication parameters, and determines one or more backhaul communication parameters associated with the second base station of the millimeter wave wireless communication system. The first base station establishes a wireless backhaul link with the second base station via the millimeter wave wireless communication system. The first base station partitions resources between an access link with one or more user equipments and the established wireless backhaul link based at least in part on the access demand, the one or more access communication parameters, or the backhaul communication parameters.
US10004030B2 Device, network, and method for network adaptation and utilizing a downlink discovery reference signal
System and method embodiments are provided for network adaption and utilization of a discovery signal (DS). In an embodiment, a method in a UE for communicating in a wireless network includes receiving a parameter(s) from a network controller, wherein the parameter provides the UE with an activation time frame within which the UE can expect to receive a common reference signal (CRS) from a network component, a deactivation time frame within which the UE is not to expect to receive the CRS, and information for receiving and processing a DS from the network component; receiving the DS from the network component, wherein a structure and format of the DS conforms to the parameter received by the UE; refraining from attempting to perform CRS based procedures when the CRS is not received; and performing one of synchronization, cell identification, and DS based radio resource management (RRM) measurements according to the DS.
US10004029B2 Mobile station, base station, restriction control method, and broadcast information transmission method
A mobile station for receiving broadcast information for restriction control from a base station in a network environment shared by a plurality of operators includes a reception unit configured to receive from the base station the broadcast information including restriction control skip information indicating a type of a call which is not subject to restriction control; and a restriction control determination unit configured to identify restriction control skip information corresponding to an operator with which the mobile station registers from the received broadcast information and determine whether to apply the restriction control.
US10004024B2 Method and apparatus for varied-host shared vehicular remote connectivity
A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly broadcast connection credentials including host identification, responsive to a group-creation instruction. The processor is also configured to receive a request from a joining vehicle to join a group. The processor is further configured to exchange available cellular connectivity options between a group-creating vehicle and the joining vehicle. Also, the processor is configured to establish a connection with the joining vehicle. The processor is additionally configured to select a connectivity option to provide cellular connectivity for the group and instruct a vehicle corresponding to the connectivity option to serve as a connectivity-host.
US10004013B2 Base station, terminal, and handover method
The present invention discloses a base station, a terminal, and a handover method. The handover method includes: sending an indication message by a base station, wherein the indication message is used to instruct the terminal to further establish a connection to the base station through a second channel in a case in which the terminal maintains a connection to the base station through a first channel; receiving an access message by the base station through the first channel, wherein the access message indicates that the terminal has established the connection to the base station through the second channel; sending a handover command by the base station, wherein the handover command instructs the terminal to switch the communication with the base station from the first channel to the second channel; and switching, by the base station, communication with the terminal from the first channel to the second channel.
US10004008B2 Hybrid management of handovers in a self organizing network (SON)
The present disclosure presents a method and an apparatus for hybrid management of handovers in a self organizing network. For example, the disclosure presents a method for transmitting, via a transmitting component at the base station, handover signaling data from the base station to a network entity, wherein the base station is one of a plurality of base stations transmitting handover signaling data to the network entity, receiving, at the base station, feedback associated with one or more handover parameters of the base station, wherein the feedback is received from the network entity and includes an indication of an amount of handover signaling data generated by the base station or the plurality of base stations, and updating the one or more handover parameters based on the feedback received and local information available at the base station. As such, hybrid management of handover in a self organizing network may be achieved.
US10004007B2 Method, system and device for location update in networks
A method, system and devices are provided for location update in an e.g. WiMAX based network. An authenticator function is informed on the location of a data path function after a handover has taken place.
US10004004B2 Telecommunication equipment measuring pre-establishment service interruptions
User equipment communicating with a telecommunications network may be configured to selectively initiate a communication session with another device via a first access network of a first type. During a pre-establishment phase, the user equipment may measure the first access network to provide a first measurement. In response to the first measurement corresponding to a first service-interruption condition, the user equipment may cancel the communication session, tune a radio of the user equipment to communicate with a second access network of a second, different type, and re-initiate the communication session with the other device via the second access network. The user equipment may, after the canceling, receive a retry invitation to the communication session via the second access network, tune the radio thereto, and re-initiate the communication session with the other device via the second access network.
US10003997B1 Reducing interference in multi-radio communication device
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with reducing interference for a multi-radio communication device are described. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first radio transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly in accordance with a first wireless communication standard, and a second radio transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly in accordance with a second wireless communication standard. A network interface configured to establish a first communication link with a first station and establish a second communication link with a second station. An interference controller is configured to restrict the first station from communicating in accordance with the first wireless communication standard over the first communication link during a time that the network interface is communicating with the second station over the second communication link.
US10003995B2 Method and apparatus for controlling congestion status of mobile communication network
A method and an apparatus determining a policy by a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) is provided. The method of determining a policy by the PCRF includes receiving congestion status information of a network from a base station, transmitting the congestion status information to a content server, receiving a parameter for adjusting traffic transmission characteristics from the content server, and determining a policy related to traffic transmission based on the parameter.
US10003993B2 Subscriber handling in radio telecommunication networks
A method for radio network subscriber handling is provided comprising storing a list of gateway addresses in a radio network node, and performing radio network subscriber handling actions based on information stored in said list of gateway addresses.
US10003990B2 Communication device and method for transmitting data in accordance with a retransmission protocol
A communication device is described comprising a transmitter configured to transmit data according to a retransmission protocol, a determiner configured to determine whether, for a transmission time scheduled according to the retransmission protocol, there was a transmission gap within a predetermined time interval before the transmission time or to determine whether there will be a transmission gap within a predetermined time interval after the transmission time and a controller configured to control the transmitter to perform an initial transmission of data or a retransmission of data according to the retransmission protocol at the transmission time based on the result of the determination.
US10003988B2 Detecting apparatus and method for determining air interface resources consumed by service
Embodiments of the present invention provide a related entity, and a method for determining air interface resources consumed by a service. The related entity includes: a receiver, configured to receive, from a control plane entity, air interface connection information of a UE, and receive, from a data plane entity, service information of the UE, where the air interface connection information includes time points at which the UE establishes and releases an air interface connection, the service information includes time points at which the UE starts and stops transmitting data of a service, and the service includes a to-be-detected service; and a processor, configured to determine a target air interface connection set according to the air interface connection information and the service information, and determine air interface resource consumption information of the to-be-detected service according to the target air interface connection set.
US10003986B2 Device, network, and method for communications with variable-duration reference signals
A device, network, and method for providing a variable-duration reference signal. In an embodiment, a method for wireless communications includes determining, by a first device, a starting timing and an ending timing of one or more symbols of a first carrier in accordance with a reference timing for transmission and reception, wherein each of the one or more symbols has a fixed duration; determining, by the first device, a signal of variable duration on the first carrier, wherein the starting timing of the signal of variable duration is offset from the starting timing of any of the one or more symbols of the first carrier in accordance with the reference timing; and transmitting, by the first device on the first carrier, the signal of variable duration, at the starting timing of the signal of variable duration.
US10003984B2 Method, system, mobile terminal and computer program product
Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for calculating an indicator of a quality of communication within a wireless communication access network and for estimating the available capacity of a base station within the wireless communication access network. In one exemplary embodiment, a method comprises receiving an indication, generated by a mobile terminal, of the quality of communication between the base station and the mobile terminal, and estimating the available capacity of the base station based on the received indication.
US10003981B2 Methods and apparatus for partitioning wireless network cells into time-based clusters
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a cluster partitioning module and an optimization module. The cluster partitioning module receives a first performance indicator set for a first instance of a time period set. The cluster partitioning module defines a recurring schedule set, where each time period from the recurring schedule set is associated with a performance indicator from the first performance indicator set and within a predefined range of a performance indicator associated with the remaining time periods from the recurring schedule set. The optimization module receives a second performance indicator set for a second instance of the time period set. The optimization module defines a metric value based on the second performance indicator set, and causes a change in a network implementation based on the metric value at each time period from a third instance of the time period set and from the recurring schedule set.
US10003969B2 Communication between mobile devices and mobile wallet architectures
Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for obtaining mobile device data. A first request for mobile device data is received over a communications network. The first request includes a first identifier associated with a mobile device. A first mobile network operator (MNO) system corresponding to the mobile device is identified from a plurality of MNO systems using the first identifier. A second request is transmitted to the first MNO system. The second request includes the first identifier. A response is received from the first MNO system. The response includes the mobile device data. The mobile device data and the first identifier are transmitted to a server.
US10003967B2 Bearer release
A user equipment method, user equipment, a base station method, a base station and computer program products. The user equipment method, comprises: on reception of a trigger instructing modification of an access stratum radio bearer, preventing release of an associated non-access stratum bearer. In this way, when an access stratum or data radio bearer is instructed to be modified (as may occur when security credentials for that bearer need to be updated), the associated non-access stratum bearer may be retained in order to allow a update in security credentials to occur without disrupting communication or losing data.
US10003964B1 Method for sending secret messages between mobile devices
A method for exchanging hidden secret messages includes generating a masking message comprising a quick phrase on a sender's mobile device; receiving a secret message and associating it with the masking message; encrypting the masking message; encoding the secret message using invisible symbols and embedding it into the masking message; sending the masking message to a recipient; receiving a response masking message from a recipient's mobile device; copying the response masking message and detecting the secret message by checking a clipboard content; decrypting the response masking message; and decoding the secret message and rendering it on a sender's keyboard screen. The secret message contains an invisible marker inserted after a first symbol of the masking message for detection and decoding.
US10003963B2 Mobile communications method and system for signalling information relating to network's capabilities
Methods and apparatuses are provided for transmitting information from a serving network element to a mobile terminal in a mobile communications network. The serving network element transmits indication indicating whether a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) via packet switched (PS) session is supported, to the mobile terminal, via an eNode B, during one of a tracking area updating (TAU) procedure and an attach procedure. A Voice Call Continuity (VCC) capability of the mobile terminal is received from the mobile terminal. It is determined whether or not to anchor a call based on the received VCC capability of the mobile terminal. The indication is determined based on a capability of the serving network element.
US10003959B2 Subscriber identity module (SIM) access profile (SAP)
Systems and methods for the subscriber identity module (SIM) access profile (SAP) over Bluetooth. In one embodiment, intermediate responses from a SIM card containing procedure bytes are not transmitted to the client, but rather the appropriate response is generated by the server and sent to the SIM card. In another embodiment, the client groups together multiple command APDUs (Application Protocol Data Unit) into one message before sending out to the server, and the message may also contain parameters indicating various actions to be taken by the server in case an error is generated. In another embodiment, the client instructs the server to perform poling of the SIM card in an autonomous manner for any proactive data. Embodiments are not limited to a SIM card, and are applicable to other types of smart cards, such as an UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card).
US10003958B2 System and method of peer-to-peer, paired, and synchronized nodes
The present disclosure provides for a method of pairing wireless devices as well as wireless devices employing the pairing methodology. The wireless devices each possess individual identifiers. The individual identifiers comprise a 64 bit number. Each device also possesses a number of selection indicator identifiers. The selection indicator identifier is a preferably a color comprising a 24 bit number. The individual identifier and selection indicator identifier are combined using a hash function to create a 32 bit hash group identification. A simultaneous holding of buttons on the wireless devices creates the pairing between the devices and stores the 32 bit hash group identification in the device's memory. When two unpaired devices sharing a group identification number are brought within a predetermined proximity to one another, the devices automatically pair.
US10003956B2 Method for performing a remote management of a multi-subscription SIM module
A method is provided for performing a management of a multi-subscription SIM module. The multi-subscription SIM module includes at least one memory adapted to store at least a first and a second profile associated with a respective first and a second mobile network operator. The memory includes a volatile portion. The operation of storing includes installing or updating profiles by downloading one or more downloaded profiles from a remote host. The management includes selecting one or more enabled profiles including an application to be executed and allocating a partition of the volatile portion of the memory to the one or more enabled profile.
US10003951B2 Automated mobile device onboard camera recording
Embodiments of the system herein use a mobile device of a user to act as an onboard camera and capture video of the environment surrounding the user's vehicle and/or telematics data about the user's vehicle. The system can detect when a user has begun to operate the vehicle, for example based on mobile device power information and the proximity/connection of the mobile device to a device associated with the vehicle, and automatically begin onboard camera recording or prompt the user to begin onboard camera recording. The recorded videos and/or telematics data can be locally stored on the mobile device, or in some embodiments transferred to an outside server for storage.
US10003945B2 Systems and methods for real time detection and reporting of personal emergencies
According to at least one aspect, a system and corresponding method for detecting and reporting personal emergency events includes a mobile application running on a client device of a user and a backend application running on a backend system. The mobile application and the backend application can communicate on a regular basis. The mobile application or the backend application can regularly monitor sensor data, user contextual data or other data indicative of user state of health, activities or environment and detect or predict an emergency event of the user based on the monitored data. Upon detecting an emergency event, the mobile application or the backend application can warn the user or notify emergency contacts of the user of the emergency event. The backend application can use the sensor data or other user data to update an emergency predictive model specific to the user employed to detect or predict emergency events.
US10003944B2 Electronic device and method for providing emergency video call service
Disclosed herein are an electronic device and a method executable therein. The electronic device includes a communication module, and a processor executing the method, which includes detecting the generation of a specific event, controlling the communication module to transmit a message to one or more other electronic devices located within a predetermined range, and control the communication module to communicate with the one or more other electronic devices based on a request from the one or more second electronic devices.
US10003943B2 Classified relation networking optimization platform in open wireless architecture (OWA) mobile cloud terminal device
A fully user-centric mobile relation networking management of business social networking, personal social networking and general social networking for mobile terminal device with networking services adaptively and intelligently optimized by converged wireless connections based on open wireless architecture (OWA) mobile cloud infrastructure with QoW (Quality of Wireless connection) control through OWA Operating System (OS) to enable highly secured relation networking for mobile business and personal networking users by innovative social friendship scoring method.
US10003939B2 Method of providing DTMF-based interactive text response services
In a wireless communication system, when receiving a START DTMF message with an ITR indicator from a transmitting device, a network is configured to send a START DTMF ACK message to the transmitting device. After adjusting its settings and entering a text receiving mode, the transmitting device is configured to send a CONFIRM START DTMF TXT message to the network. The network is configured to send keypad information associated with the number of a receiving device to the receiving device. The receiving device is configured to send the corresponding text message to the network, which then forwards the text message to the transmitting device.
US10003935B2 System and method for optimizing push services in cloud based mobile networks using a software API driven approach
A system and method for optimizing push services in mobile networks using a software API driven approach is provided. More particularly, an MME service is provided which includes a software API for controlling a subscriber's network and bearer states. The software API is called to trigger a paging procedure in the MME service without the interaction of the PGW and SGW, in order to move a subscriber's user equipment (UE) from an idle state to an active state. The MME service and/or the push service may be part of a cloud computing environment.
US10003932B2 Participation request messaging to members of a conversation group
According to an embodiment, a communication support apparatus supports communication among users. The apparatus includes a message receiver to receive a message from a user terminal; a participation request transmission controller to control such that, when the received message is a participation request message, the participation request message is transmitted to a user terminal to which the participation request message is to be transmitted; a response receiver to receive a response to the participation request message from the user terminal to which the participation request message has been transmitted; a group generator to generate a conversation group including as members the user terminal that has responded to the participation request message and the user terminal serving as a transmission source; and a conversation controller to control delivery of messages in the conversation mode such that a message received from a member of the conversation group is transmitted to another member.
US10003926B2 Predicting human movement behaviors using location services model
Human behavior may be predicted by building a model of people's physical movements along with a model that represents their affinities to various ontological elements, and their relationships to other people. The model may include a graph of interrelated people, as well as their hobbies, interests, employment, and other elements. The model may be analyzed by simulating people's activities as those activities interact with real or hypothetical networks. The real networks may be used to verify the model by comparing measured parameters to predictive parameters derived from simulation to calibrate the models. A calibrated model may then be used with a modified or hypothetical network to analyze the effects of changes to the real network.
US10003925B1 Low-power device positioning method using position updates calculated by low power processor
Systems, methods, and other embodiments are described. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a first processor configured to, in response to a first request for a location of a device, determine a first location of the device, and provide the first location as the location of the device. The system includes a second processor with position update logic configured to, in response to a second request for a location of the device, determine whether the device has moved from the first location. When the device has not moved from the first location the second processor is configured to provide the first location. When the device has moved from the first location, the second processor is configured to determine a second location of the device using less power than the first processor in determining the first location and provide the second location as the location of the device.
US10003922B2 Location-based place determination using online social networks
In one embodiment, one or more computing devices of an online social network, receives, from a mobile-client system, geographic-location information associated with the mobile-client system. The one or more computing devices identify multiple candidate place-entities associated with the online social network that correspond to the geographic-location information, where each candidate place-entity is associated with a particular geographic location. The method also includes determining, for each candidate place-entity, a confidence score based on the geographic-location information associated with the mobile-client system, where the confidence score represents a probability that the first user is located at the candidate place-entity. A location-probability distribution associated with the candidate place-entity can also be used to calculate the confidence score. The one or more computing devices send, to the mobile-client system, information associated with one or more of the candidate place-entities based on their respective confidence scores.
US10003913B2 System and method for device positioning with bluetooth low energy distributions
Disclosed are systems and methods for improving interactions with and between computers in a communication system supported by or configured with personal computing devices, servers and/or platforms. The systems interact to identify and retrieve data across computers and platforms, which can be used to improve the quality of data used in processing interactions between or among processors in such systems. The disclosed systems and methods perform spatial sensing in order to locate adjacent devices via asymmetric Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) received signal strength indication (RSSI) distributions. Such spatial location between adjacent devices enables the devices to communicate, share, generate and/or consume digital information as a single, connected and/or localized logical unit.
US10003911B2 Electronic device with a curved depression for engaging with a protrusion of another electronic device to provide data transfer therebetween
A data processing system is proposed which comprises two electronic devices, each of them having an electro-magnetic coupler embedded on the exterior casing, at least one of the electronic device having one or more sliding surfaces for directing relative movement between the two devices, such that they automatically come into correct alignment during the sliding.
US10003910B2 Data communication system for agricultural machine
Data on agricultural machines can be outputted to mobile terminals easily and properly. A data collection device is provided separately from a control device that controls the operation of an agricultural machine and is connected to a vehicle communication network installed in the agricultural machine, and is removably connected to the vehicle communication network. The data collection device includes a data collection unit for collecting agricultural machine data outputted to the vehicle communication network, an authorization determination unit for implementing authentication with a mobile terminal to determine whether or not the collected data is transmitted to the mobile terminal by wireless communication, and a data communication unit for transmitting data to the mobile terminal by wireless communication when the authorization determination unit authorizes data transmission.
US10003909B2 Wireless backhaul management of sensor networks via programmable RAN controller
Means for enabling the integration of a Sensor Management System (SMS) to a programmable radio access network (ProgRAN) controller are described. The integration allows an efficient management of the radio access network capacity as the needs for the backhaul of the sensor network changes. When a sensor is turned on or programmed to a higher profile, which requires larger wireless backhaul bandwidth, the associated wireless link on the programmable RAN is instantly allocated with more network resources by the controller to accommodate the additional sensor traffic. One implementation could be a software application on a computer, which attaches to both the SMS and the RAN controller, and mediates the messaging in real-time between these two components.
US10003901B1 Graphical monitor mixing system that uses a stage plot to create spatially accurate sound
In an embodiment, a mix monitor system is provided in which a stage plot of the positions of the musicians and their instructions may be supplied. Based on the relative locations of a given musician who is monitoring the mix and the other musicians/instruments, the mix monitor system may generate a mix that incorporates modifications to make the sound appear to be three dimensional. That is, the source of the sound may be experienced by the musician as if the sound is being heard from the location of the musician/instrument.
US10003900B2 Method of rendering one or more captured audio soundfields to a listener
A computer implemented system for rendering captured audio soundfields to a listener comprises apparatus to deliver the audio soundfields to the listener. The delivery apparatus delivers the audio soundfields to the listener with first and second audio elements perceived by the listener as emanating from first and second virtual source locations, respectively, and with the first audio element and/or the second audio element delivered to the listener from a third virtual source location. The first virtual source location and the second virtual source location are perceived by the listener as being located to the front of the listener, and the third virtual source location is located to the rear or the side of the listener.
US10003898B1 Flexible connection bone conduction device
A device including an implantable assembly. The assembly includes a bone fixture configured to anchor to bone of a recipient, and a vibratory apparatus configured to be completely implanted beneath the skin of a recipient, wherein the implantable assembly is configured such that the vibratory apparatus can move relative to the bone fixture while implanted in a recipient.
US10003897B2 Hearing device interface
A hearing device interface for a wired connection between a hearing device and an external device is disclosed. In particular an interface for a hearing aid. The interface comprises a first group of electrically conducting contact pins extending parallel to each other and being configured to engage with a corresponding plug of the external device provided with plug slots, wherein the interface further comprises a second electrically conducting contact pin extending parallel to the first group of electrically conducting contact pins.
US10003895B2 Selective environmental classification synchronization
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for selecting a scene classification for the operation of a sensory prosthesis, such as a hearing prosthesis. A system of two or more sensory prostheses can receive respective inputs from the environment of a recipient. A scene classification can then be determined for each sensory prosthesis based on the audio input received by each hearing prosthesis. A confidence value can also be determined for each scene classification. A scene classification can then be selected for each sensory prosthesis, from the determined scene classifications, based on the determined confidence values. Such operation can allow each sensory prosthesis to operate according to a respective selected scene classification that could be the same or that could be different from scene classifications selected for other sensory prostheses of the system.
US10003892B2 Systems and methods for altering the input dynamic range of an auditory device
An auditory device according to one embodiment includes a processing unit configurable to determine a noise estimate and a measure for one of a plurality of samples of an audio signal. The measure relates to an upper volume bounds. The processing unit is configured to apply at least one rule using the noise estimate and/or the measure to identify an input dynamic range for mapping the audio signal to a corresponding stimulation signal.
US10003891B2 Power management system for a hearing aid
An apparatus for a hearing device includes a first voltage regulator with an output terminal; a first voltage reference; a second voltage regulator with an output terminal; a switching element; and a decoupling element; wherein the switching element and the decoupling element are operatively between the first voltage reference and the first voltage regulator; wherein the output terminal of the first voltage regulator shares a same electrical node as the output terminal of the second voltage regulator; and wherein the first voltage regulator is configured to provide a first output voltage in response to applied battery power, the second voltage regulator is configured to provide a second output voltage if a certain condition is fulfilled, and the switching element is configured to disconnect the first voltage reference from the decoupling element if the condition is fulfilled.
US10003886B2 Systems and methods for adaptive noise management
Methods and systems provide adaptive noise management in a space. The adaptive noise management comprises performing at least the steps of detecting when noise is present in the space, analyzing the detected noise, and taking one or more actions in response to the detected noise, based on the analysis of the detected noise. The one or more actions may comprise applying noise cancellation to mitigate, reduce, or eliminate effects of the detected noise, adjusting at one or more openings in the space, or a combination thereof.
US10003885B2 Use of an earpiece acoustic opening as a microphone port for beamforming applications
A mobile multi-function device that includes a speaker, two or more microphones, and a beamformer processor is described. The beamformer processor uses the microphones to perform beamforming operations. One of the microphones shares a receiver acoustic opening with the speaker while the other microphone uses a separate acoustic opening. The receiver acoustic opening may be an earpiece opening that is held to the ear of a user while conducting a phone call with the device and provides acoustic input and output paths for the microphone and the speaker, respectively.
US10003882B2 Fitting system for physiological sensors
A headphone system comprising a physiological sensor and a method of fitting a headphone system comprising a physiological sensor to a user is provided. The headphone system comprises a headphone having a speaker, a physiological sensor configured to be positioned for measuring physiological data, and a processor connected to the physiological sensor to receive the measured physiological data and process the measured physiological data to output physiological information and a fitting parameter. An application program is associated with the headphone, and is configured to receive the physiological information and the fitting parameter. The application program may evaluate at least the fitting parameter to indicate to a user whether the headphone is properly positioned, and issue a first notification in dependence on the evaluation of the fitting parameter.
US10003881B2 Earbuds with capacitive touch sensor
An earbud includes a housing having a touch sensitive region at an exterior surface of the housing. A capacitive sensor insert is disposed within the housing and has metallized circuitry formed on a first surface that is positioned adjacent an interior surface of the housing.
US10003879B2 Earphone with expanding speaker device
An earphone apparatus includes at least one sound broadcasting device. Each of the sound broadcasting device includes a main shell, a plurality of first electrodes, a speaker device and an expanding speaker device. The main shell has a first connector. The speaker device is disposed in the main shell, and receives a sound signal through a signal transmitting wire coupled to the first electrodes. The expanding speaker device has a second connector, and the expanding speaker device is detachably connected to the first connector through the second connector. When the second connector is connected to the first connector, the expanding speaker device is electronically connected to the first electrodes, and receives the sound signal transmitted by the signal transmitting wire.
US10003878B2 In-the-ear earphone, its variations and methods of wearing the earphone
An earphone includes an acoustic housing including an electroacoustic transducer and an opening, a wire connected to the electroacoustic transducer, a mounting part coupled to the acoustic housing through a cylindrical hinge and having a rotatable wire guide, and a bendable element connected to the mounting part near an axis of rotation of the wire guide. The wire is connected to the wire guide. The sound opening is opposite the axis of rotation. The bendable element and an outer portion of the wire guide in a first orientation are in the same plane as the axis of rotation and oriented in a generally opposite direction from the axis of rotation. The outer portion of the wire guide is oriented towards the sound opening. The outer portion of the wire guide and the bendable element are movable through at least 50 degrees from the first to a second orientation.
US10003877B2 Contact hearing system with wearable communication apparatus
Contact hearing devices for use with a wearable communication apparatus are disclosed to provide the user with an open ear canal to hear ambient sound and sound from an audio signal. The disclosed devices and systems have an advantage of providing sound to user from the audio signal, in many embodiments without creating sound that can be perceived by others. The contact hearing device can also be used to amplify ambient sound to provide a hearing assistance to users with diminished hearing. The wearable information apparatus can be configured to couple wirelessly to the contact transducer assembly, such that the wearable information apparatus can be removed while the contact transducer assembly remains placed on the user.
US10003876B2 Planar magnetic headphones
Planar magnetic headphones include a single layer of parallel elongated magnets spaced from each other and supported on a magnet holder matrix. The holder matrix can be plastic or it can be a metallic permeability plate, with the magnets being on the inside (toward the ear) of the plate. Inboard of the magnets is a plastic dampening matrix that supports a first continuous disk-shaped dampening membrane. A serpentine circuit trace is established on a thin diaphragm that is outboard of the magnets to excite the magnets and move the diaphragm to produce sound according to the current in the trace. Still further outboard of the circuit race and positioned against a hard plastic outer cover is a second continuous disk-shaped dampening membrane. A circular pattern of holes is formed through the outer cover.
US10003874B2 Microphone package structure
A microphone package structure includes a substrate, sound wave transducer, processing chip, lid, sound aperture, at least one first solder pad and at least one second solder pad. The substrate has a top side, a bottom side and two opposing lateral sides. The top and bottom sides each connect the lateral sides. The sound wave transducer and processing chip are disposed on the top side. The lid covers the substrate to form a chamber for containing the sound wave transducer and the processing chip electrically connected to the substrate and sound wave transducer. The sound aperture is disposed at the substrate or lid. The at least one first solder pad is disposed on the bottom side and in electrical conduction with the processing chip. The at least one second solder pad is disposed on one of the lateral sides and in electrical conduction with the processing chip.
US10003873B2 Speaker and shower
A speaker and assemblies with a speaker. An assembly may include a speaker including a speaker housing, and speaker components supported in the speaker housing and operable to produce an audio output; a sensor operable to sense an orientation of the speaker housing; and control components operable to determine the orientation of the speaker housing, and control the speaker components based on the orientation of the speaker housing.
US10003872B2 Speaker arrangement
According to one aspect, there is provided an apparatus comprising a frame and a speaker rigidly attached to the frame, where the speaker comprises a display module and at least one vibrating deformable plate element attached to a bottom surface of the display module and configured to at least partially bend, when actuated, the display module to generate at least one of sound waves or tactile feedback.
US10003869B2 Perforated phase alignment tweeter screen
A protective screen for a diaphragm of a loudspeaker comprises a first side and a second side. The screen comprises a perforated region and an imperforated region. The perforated region comprises a first perforation having a first size and a second perforation having a second size, each perforation passing through the first side and the second side of the screen, and each perforation allowing sound waves radiated from a first portion of the diaphragm to pass through the screen. The imperforated region suppresses sound waves radiated from a second portion of the diaphragm. The first perforation is more adjacent to the imperforated region than the second perforation, and wherein the second size of the second perforation is bigger than the first size of the first perforation.
US10003864B2 Device for transmitting and receiving a sensor signal
A transmission device for transmitting a sensor signal relating to a physical variable, including: an input interface for inputting the sensor signal; a signal generator for generating a comparison signal; a data processing unit to combine the sensor signal and the comparison signal to form a modified sensor signal; and an output interface which can be coupled to a signal path to output the modified sensor signal, in which the comparison signal changes over time in a predetermined manner over a range of values, so as to permit a receiver to detect an erroneous sensor signal or an erroneous transmission using the transmitted comparison signal. Also described are a related receiver, a related system, a related vehicle, a related method, and a related computer program.
US10003861B2 Auto-summarizing video content system and method
Novel tools and techniques are described for auto-summarizing video and/or audio content. In some embodiments, a summary server might retrieve one or more time codes from a time code database, and might analyze the one or more time codes to determine at least one selected time code among the one or more time codes that exceeds a predetermined number of selections. The one or more time codes might correspond to one or more triggers, which might include user-inputted triggers, triggers associated with actions by a live audience, or broadcaster/distributor/producer-provided triggers (i.e., cue tones). The summary server might determine one or more selected segments of video or audio content corresponding to the at least one selected time code, and might create one or more summary tracks, where each of the one or more summary tracks might comprise each of the one or more selected segments of the video or audio content.
US10003847B2 Watch-time clustering for improving video searches, selection and provision
This document describes, among other things, systems, methods, devices, and other techniques for using information about how long various videos were presented at client devices to determine subsequent video recommendations and search results. In some implementations, a computing can include a modeling apparatus, a front-end server, a request manager, one or more video file storage devices, a video selector, or a combination of some or all of these. The video selector can select video content for a particular digitized video among a plurality of digitized videos to serve to a computing device responsive to a request. The selection can be based at least in part on how long the particular digitized video has been presented at client devices associated with users having characteristics that match one or more characteristics of the user that submitted the request for video content, as indicated by the modeling apparatus.
US10003845B2 Remote controller, control method thereof and image processing apparatus having the same
A remote controller of an image processing apparatus includes: a touch screen which displays an input menu; a menu processor which processes the touch screen to display respective input menus corresponding to at least two modes among a control mode of the image processing apparatus, a character input mode and a handwriting mode; and a controller which controls the menu processor to display the input menu of the mode corresponding to a selection signal when the selection signal for the mode is received.
US10003841B2 News production system with dynamic character generator output
In one aspect, an example method involves: using, by a computing device, data associated with multiple elections to generate a set of ordered content items, wherein each content item of the set of ordered content items includes content associated with a respective one of the multiple elections, and wherein the set of ordered content items is used to generate a video stream representing video content; using, by a computing device, at least a portion of the data to make a determination that a status of one of the multiple elections satisfies each condition in a condition set; and based, at least in part, on the determination, while the video stream is being generated, modifying, by the computing device, the set of ordered content items, thereby causing the video content to be modified.
US10003838B2 Client-side scout and companion in a real-time bidding advertisement system
A client-side component in a real-time bidding (RTB) system for video advertisements configures the client device to, in response to a request for a video advertisement sent by the client device to the real-time bidding system, receive a first set of information associated with the video advertisement, parse the received first set of information to obtain the video advertisement and associated pixel firing information, provide the video advertisement to a video player on the client device, and fire a first pixel upon occurrence of a first predefined event associated with the video advertisement.
US10003837B2 Television programming distribution network with integrated data gathering, modeling, forecasting, delivery, and measurement
Various arrangements for using a television programming distribution network with integrated predictive data gathering for distributing content are presented. Using a television service provider network, television programming may be broadcast to bi-directional communication television receivers and addressable television receivers. Viewership information may be collected by a viewership analysis system from the bi-directional communication television receivers. A viewership target model may then be constructed using the viewership information received from the plurality of bi-directional communication television receivers and data from a subscriber database accessible by the viewership analysis system. A differentiator model may then be trained using the viewership target model. The differentiator model may be applied to the addressable television receivers. Content may then be addressed to some of the addressable television receivers based on applying the differentiator model.
US10003829B2 Control module unit for services systems for a vehicle
A cabin service system may include a control module unit, a pair of power rails, the power rails being configured to provide mechanical attachment and electrical power to the control module unit, and a plurality of cabin services, wherein the control module is communicatively coupled to the plurality of cabin services to provide control of the plurality of cabin services. The control module unit may include a plurality of communication ports, and a plurality of relays coupled to at least one communication port of the plurality of communication ports, wherein each communication port of the plurality of communication ports corresponds to at least one cabin service of the plurality of cabin services, and wherein each relay of the plurality of relays provides discrete control of an associated cabin service of the plurality of cabin services.
US10003823B2 Video decoder and video encoder using storage sharing technique for performing decoding and encoding functions complying with different video coding standards and associated shared storage device
A video decoder has a first processing circuit and a second processing circuit. A shared storage device is accessible to the first processing circuit and the second processing circuit. The first processing circuit performs a first decoding operation according to data access of the shared storage device. The second processing circuit performs a second decoding operation according to data access of the shared storage device. The first decoding operation is at least a portion of a first decoding function complying with a first video coding standard, and the second decoding operation is at least a portion of a second decoding function complying with a second video coding standard different from the first video coding standard.
US10003819B2 Depth map encoding method and apparatus thereof, and depth map decoding method and apparatus thereof
Disclosed is a depth map frame decoding method including reconstructing a color frame obtained from a bitstream based on encoding information of the color frame; splitting a largest coding unit of a depth map frame obtained from the bitstream into one or more coding units based on split information of the depth map frame; splitting the one or more coding units into one or more prediction units for prediction decoding; determining whether to split a current prediction unit into at least one partition and decode the current prediction unit by obtaining information indicating whether to split the current prediction unit into the at least one or more partitions from the bitstream; if it is determined that the current prediction unit is to be decoded by being split into the at least one or more partitions, obtaining prediction information of the one or more prediction units from the bitstream and determining whether to decode the current prediction unit by using differential information indicating a difference between a depth value of the at least one or more partitions corresponding to an original depth map frame and a depth value of the at least one or more partitions predicted from neighboring blocks of the current prediction unit; and decoding the current prediction unit by using the differential information based on whether to split the current prediction unit into the at least one or more partitions and whether to use the differential information.
US10003818B2 Video coding system with intra prediction mechanism and method of operation thereof
A video coding system, and a method of operation thereof, includes: a source input module for receiving a frame from a video source; and a picture process module, coupled to the source input module, for generating a neighboring coding unit in the frame, for generating an intra block motion vector with a constrained intra prediction flag enabled and the neighboring coding unit generated based on only an intra-picture prediction mode, for generating a current coding unit based on the intra block motion vector, the current coding unit adjacent the neighboring coding unit, and for generating a video bitstream based on the current coding unit for a video decoder to receive and decode for displaying on a device.
US10003817B2 Signaling of state information for a decoded picture buffer and reference picture lists
Innovations for signaling state of a decoded picture buffer (“DPB”) and reference picture lists (“RPLs”). In example implementations, rather than rely on internal state of a decoder to manage and update DPB and RPLs, state information about the DPB and RPLs is explicitly signaled. This permits a decoder to determine which pictures are expected to be available for reference from the signaled state information. For example, an encoder determines state information that identifies which pictures are available for use as reference pictures (optionally considering feedback information from a decoder about which pictures are available). The encoder sets syntax elements that represent the state information. In doing so, the encoder sets identifying information for a long-term reference picture (“LTRP”), where the identifying information is a value of picture order count least significant bits for the LTRB. The encoder then outputs the syntax elements as part of a bitstream.
US10003815B2 Hypothetical reference decoder model and conformance for cross-layer random access skipped pictures
A device may determine, based on a value, whether all cross-layer random access skipped (CL-RAS) pictures of an intra random access point (IRAP) access unit are present in a video data bitstream. In addition, the device may reconstruct pictures of the video data based at least in part on syntax elements decoded from the video data bitstream.
US10003811B2 Parallel processing of a video frame
A graphics pipeline with components that process frames by portions (e.g., pixels or rows) or slices to reduce end-to-end latency. Components of a pipeline process portions of a same frame at the same time. For example, as graphics data for a frame is being generated and fills a framebuffer, once a certain portion of video data less than the whole frame (slice or sub-frame) becomes available, before the corresponding frame is finished filling the framebuffer, the next pipeline component after the framebuffer, for instance a video processor for color conversion or an encoder, begins to process the portion of the frame. While one portion of a frame is accumulating in the frame buffer, another portion of the same frame is being encoded by an encoder, and another portion of the frame might be being packaged by a multiplexer, and a network socket might start streaming the multiplexed portion.
US10003808B2 Apparatus and method for encoding
An encoding apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: an encoder configured to request for storage of an original frame; a frame processing unit configured to generate an encoded frame having the original framed encoded therein; and a frame memory configured to store the encoded frame. Here, the frame processing unit is configured to generate the original frame by encoding the encoded frame stored in the frame memory according to a request of the encoder, and the encoder is configured to perform encoding according to the original frame.