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| US10018861B2 |
Display device
A display device is disclosed which includes: a liquid crystal panel; an optical member configured to apply light to the liquid crystal panel; and a wrapping film configured to wrap an upper surface, at least one side surface and at least a part of a lower surface of the optical member. |
| US10018858B2 |
Display device and short circuit test method
A display device includes a substrate, one line on the substrate, the one line extending from a peripheral region through a display region, pixels on the display region, the pixels being connected to the one line, an outer line on the peripheral region, the outer line being connected to the one line during a short circuit test process that detects a position of a short circuit defect, an electrostatic protection resistor on the peripheral region, the electrostatic protection resistor being connected to the outer line, a pad on the peripheral region, the pad being connected to the outer line through the electrostatic protection resistor, a short circuit test signal being applied to the pad during the short circuit test process, and a bypass line connecting a node between the pad and the electrostatic protection resistor to the outer line. |
| US10018855B2 |
Accommodating soft contact lens
An accommodating contact lens comprises a variable focus optical module, which comprises an optical chamber and one or more eyelid engaging chambers coupled to the optical chamber with one or more extensions comprising channels extending between the optical chamber and the more eyelid engaging chambers. The module may comprise a self-supporting module capable of supporting itself prior to placement in a contact lens to facilitate placement prior to encapsulation in the contact lens. The module may comprise one or more optically transmissive materials, provides improved optical correction, and can be combined with soft contact lens materials such as hydrogels. In many embodiments, the module comprises a support structure extending between an upper membrane and a lower membrane in order to provide variable optical power accurately with decreased amounts distortion and improved responsiveness to eyelid induced pressure. |
| US10018853B2 |
Methods of altering the refractive index of materials
Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens. |
| US10018849B2 |
One-way vision window system
A one-way vision system includes a light valve device, a first illumination device, and a control module electrically connected to the light valve device and the first regulating module of the first illumination device for synchronously controlling switching frequency and time sequence of the light valve device and the first illumination device. Therefore, the one-way vision window system provides well anti-peeping effect without interfering from the external light of the present system. |
| US10018844B2 |
Wearable image display system
A wearable image display system includes a headpiece, a first and a second light engine, and a first and a second optical component. The first and second light engines generate a first and a second set of beams respectively, each beam substantially collimated so that the first and second set form a first and a second virtual image respectively. Each optical component is located to project an image onto a first and a second eye of a wearer respectively. The first and second sets of beams are directed to incoupling structures of the first and second optical components respectively. Exit structures of the first and second optical components guide the first and second sets of beams onto the first and second eyes respectively. The optical components are located between the light engines and the eyes. Both of the light engines are mounted to a central portion of the headpiece. |
| US10018843B2 |
Display mirror assembly
A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a front shield having a first side and a second side. A partially reflective, partially transmissive element is mounted on the first side. A rear shield is disposed behind the front shield. A display module is mounted between the front shield and the rear shield and includes in order from the front shield: a display; an optic block; a heat sink having an edge lit PCB mounted along a top edge thereof; and a PCB. The front shield is secured to at least one component of the display module with a first retaining feature and the rear shield is secured to at least one component of the display module with a second retaining feature. A housing at least partially surrounds the partially reflective, partially transmissive element, the front shield, carrier plate, display module, and rear shield. |
| US10018837B2 |
Head worn computer display systems
Head-worn computers may include an optical chassis mechanically configured to provide a stable optical mounting reference plane and a plurality of image source reference planes, a first image source mounted on a first of the plurality of image source reference planes and configured to project first image light through a first hole in the stable optical mounting reference plane, a second image source mounted on a second of the plurality of image source reference planes and configured to project second image light through a second hole in the stable optical mounting reference plane, and an outer frame configured to hold the optical chassis such that, when worn by a user, the first and second image light is aligned with the eyes of the user. |
| US10018835B2 |
Projective MEMS device for a picoprojector of the flying spot type and related manufacturing method
A projective MEMS device, including: a fixed supporting structure made at least in part of semiconductor material; and a number of projective modules. Each projective module includes an optical source, fixed to the fixed supporting structure, and a microelectromechanical actuator, which includes a mobile structure and varies the position of the mobile structure with respect to the fixed supporting structure. Each projective module further includes an initial optical fiber, which is mechanically coupled to the mobile structure and optically couples to the optical source according to the position of the mobile structure. |
| US10018832B2 |
MEMS optical scanner
Provided is a MEMS optical scanner that stably performs a scan with light by rotary moving a mirror centering on a V-axis in coincidence with a resonant frequency that enables ramp wave driving while securing shock resistance. The MEMS optical scanner includes a first substrate, a driving portion that drives the mirror by a piezoelectric film in a first axial direction where the piezoelectric film is installed on the first substrate, a frame that supports a driving portion, a second substrate, a support portion that supports the first substrate, a frame portion spaced from and surrounding the support portion, and an axis portion that supports the support portion and the frame portion along a second axial direction. It also includes a rigidity giving portion fixed to the second substrate at both ends thereof along the second axial direction and that drives the support portion in the second axial direction. |
| US10018830B1 |
High damage threshold broadband laser shutter
A high-damage-threshold broadband laser shutter includes a black diamond absorber plate having a specified density of graphite (sp2) dopant dispersed therein to provide a selected amount of bulk optical absorbance of any incident beam. A heat sink block having a channel therein provides a laser light path to an exit aperture and further has a hard sliding interface on an exit surface thereof. A ferromagnetic frame holds the black diamond absorber plate in a slideable relation against the hard sliding interface of the heat sink block between a first position wherein the diamond absorber plate blocks the light aperture and a second position wherein the diamond absorber plate is located away from the light aperture. Electromagnetic means slide the frame together with the black diamond absorber plate between the first and second positions. |
| US10018828B2 |
Electrowetting display device with stable display states
An electrowetting display device comprising a first fluid; a second fluid immiscible with the first fluid; a first support plate having: a surface adjoined by at least one of the first or second fluids, and a first electrode. The device further comprises a second support plate; a second electrode in electrical contact with the second fluid; and a third electrode. The device comprises a protrusion formed as part of at least one of the first support plate or the second support plate. The protrusion has an elongate shape extending from one to the other of the first or second support plates. The protrusion comprises a protrusion surface formed of a material which, without a voltage applied, is less wettable for the first fluid than the surface of the first support plate. |
| US10018826B2 |
Microscope system
A microscope system includes: a stage for placing a sample and movable in a direction; a position detecting unit that detects the stage position; an imaging unit that captures an image of the sample; an image generating unit that combines the acquired image based on the detected position; a position searching unit that searches for the position of an image on the generated combined image as the stage position; a switching detecting unit that detects switching of an optical member; and a control unit that corrects, when switching is detected, the stage position based on a difference between the stage position detected by the position detecting unit and the stage position searched by the position searching unit so that the stage position detected by the position detecting unit coincides with the stage position searched by the position searching unit. |
| US10018825B2 |
Microscope monitoring device and system thereof
A microscope monitoring device includes a pedestal, a flat light source, a microscope set, an image sensor, a motion stage and a controlling circuit board. The motion stage carries the microscope set and the image sensor and moves them according to a driving signal. Responding to a trigger signal, the image sensor senses the light passing through one or more culture tank on the multiple-well plate and the microscope set so as to generate an image signal. The controlling circuit board outputs the trigger signal and the driving signal to obtain an image of cells in the multiple-well plate. A microscope monitoring system including a server and the aforementioned microscope monitoring device is also provided. |
| US10018824B2 |
Temporal compressive sensing systems
Methods and systems for temporal compressive sensing are disclosed, where within each of one or more sensor array data acquisition periods, one or more sensor array measurement datasets comprising distinct linear combinations of time slice data are acquired, and where mathematical reconstruction allows for calculation of accurate representations of the individual time slice datasets. |
| US10018813B2 |
Zoom lens and image pickup apparatus using the same
A zoom lens comprises in order from an object side, a first lens unit having a positive refractive power, a second lens unit having a negative refractive power, and a third lens unit having a positive refractive power, and the third unit having a positive refractive power comprises in order from the object side, a first lens component having a positive refractive power, and a second lens component having a negative refractive power in which, a lens having a positive refractive power and a lens having a negative refractive power are cemented, and the zoom lens satisfies the following conditional expressions (1), (2), and (3). 1.4<|f3_2p/f3_2n|<2.6 (1) nd3_2p−nd3_2n≥0 (2) nd3_2n≥1.8 (3). |
| US10018808B2 |
Photographing module and electronic device
A photographing module includes an imaging lens assembly. The imaging lens assembly includes a plurality of lens elements, wherein one of the lens elements is a plastic lens element. At least one surface of an object-side surface and an image-side surface of the plastic lens element includes an effective optical portion and a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion surrounds the effective optical portion, and includes a plurality of rib structures, a first fitting section and an isolation section. Each of the rib structures has a strip shape along a radial direction of an optical axis of the imaging lens assembly, and the rib structures are arranged around the effective optical portion. The first fitting section surrounds the effective optical portion, and is connected to another one of the lens elements adjacent to the surface. The isolation section is disposed between the rib structures and the first fitting section. |
| US10018801B2 |
Lens barrel and imaging device
A lens barrel and an imaging device utilizing the same includes a fixed cylinder that has a guide groove; a cam cylinder which is rotatably provided to the fixed cylinder and has a cam groove having a tapered section; and a moving lens support member that supports a moving lens and movably supports a cam follower that moves along the guide groove. The cam follower has a tapered contact section, which can be brought into contact with the tapered section of the cam groove, and is impelled radially outward by the cam follower impelling member. |
| US10018800B2 |
Lens driving apparatus
A lens driving apparatus includes: a fixed assembly, the fixed assembly including a base frame; a movable assembly, the movable assembly including a lens holder; a set of magnets surrounding the movable assembly; three sets of coils; and a spring system attached between the movable assembly and the fixed assembly and configured to support the movable assembly and form a suspension system to allow the movable assembly to move along a first, a second, and a third orthogonal axes. The lens holder is configured to hold a lens unit, the third axis is parallel to an optical axis of the lens unit, while the first and second axes are respectively perpendicular to the third axis. |
| US10018796B1 |
Optical fiber ribbon assemblies with improved ribbon stack coupling
Fiber optic ribbon assemblies having improved ribbon stack coupling are described. A fiber optic ribbon assembly may include a buffer tube and an optical fiber ribbon stack extending within the buffer tube. Additionally, at least one friction inducing component may be helically wrapped around the optical fiber ribbon stack along a longitudinal direction with gaps between longitudinally adjacent sections. |
| US10018793B2 |
Connector
A connector is mateable with and removable from a mating connector, which has an optical connector, along a mating direction. The connector is provided with a receptacle to be attached to a case and an adapter to be mounted on a circuit board located in the case. The adapter has an inner module to be connected to the optical connector and a cage which accommodates the inner module at least in part. One of the receptacle and the cage is provided with a contact portion which is in contact with a remaining one of the receptacle and the cage. The receptacle and the cage are electrically connected to each other through the contact portion without direct fixation between the receptacle and the cage. |
| US10018791B2 |
Multi-channel optical subassembly and method of manufacturing the same
Provided is a multi-channel optical subassembly. The multi-channel optical subassembly includes a first sub-mount including first and second areas having different thicknesses, a photoelectric device provided in the first area, a circuit board provided in the second area, a second sub-mount inserted into and fastened to the first guide hole and coupled to the first sub-mount, an optical fiber array fixed to the second sub-mount to provide a path through which light emitted from the photoelectric device is received or transferred, and a micro-lens array mounted on the second sub-mount. The first guide hole is provided in one of the first and second areas. The micro-lens array includes a lens collecting the light between the photoelectric device and the optical fiber array. |
| US10018789B2 |
Method and apparatus for coupling optical waveguide to single-mode fiber
A method and an apparatus for coupling an optical waveguide to a single-mode fiber are disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate, a first optical waveguide, a single-mode fiber and a second optical waveguide. The first optical waveguide, the single-mode fiber and the second optical waveguide dispose on the substrate. One end of the single-mode fiber has an optical fiber taper structure. One end of the second optical waveguide is optically coupled to the first optical waveguide. Another end of the second optical waveguide is optically coupled to the single-mode fiber using the optical fiber taper structure of the single-mode fiber. |
| US10018782B2 |
Optical fiber stripping methods and apparatus
An apparatus for removing at least one coating from a lengthwise section of an optical fiber includes a heater extending at least partially around and at least partially defining an elongate heating region configured for receiving the lengthwise section of the optical fiber. The heater can heat the heating region to a temperature above the thermal decomposition temperature of the at least one coating. A controller automatically deactivates the heater after removal of the at least one coating from the lengthwise section of the optical fiber in the heating region. Thereafter, an air mover can cause ambient air to cool the heater. |
| US10018781B1 |
Fluid control structure
An optical structure includes a substrate having a cavity on a first surface of the substrate, an optical component on the substrate, and an adhesive infiltrating into a gap between the substrate and the optical component to fix the optical component to the substrate. The optical component includes a recess on a second surface of the optical component, the second surface being opposed to the substrate, and the recess covers an opening of the cavity of the substrate. |
| US10018779B2 |
Bending-insensitive single-mode fiber with ultra low attenuation
A bending-insensitive single-mode fiber with ultralow attenuation includes a core layer and cladding layers. The cladding layers includes an inner cladding layer surrounding the core layer, a trench cladding layer surrounding the inner cladding layer, an auxiliary outer cladding layer surrounding the trench cladding layer, and an outer cladding layer surrounding the auxiliary cladding layer. The core layer has a radius of 3.0 to 3.9 μm and a relative refractive index of −0.04% to 0.12%. The inner cladding layer has a radius of 8 to 14 μm and a relative refractive index −0.35% to −0.10%. The trench cladding layer has a radius of 14 to 20 μm and a relative refractive index of −0.6% to −0.2%. The auxiliary outer cladding layer has a radius of 35 to 50 μm and a relative refractive index of −0.4% to −0.15%. The outer cladding layer is a pure silica glass layer. |
| US10018774B2 |
Backlight unit, display device, and method of manufacturing the display device
A display device includes a curved display panel, a light source unit, a curved light guide plate, a support frame disposed under the light guide plate and including a curved upper surface, a first magnetic member disposed at at least one edge of the upper surface of the support frame, and a second magnetic member disposed at at least one edge of a surface facing the upper surface of the light guide plate and facing the first magnetic member. |
| US10018773B2 |
Backlight module and display device
A backlight module includes: a first frame having a first portion parallel to the display substrate; and a first light shielding structure provided between the first portion and the display substrate, wherein a vertical projection of the first light shielding structure on a plane in which the display substrate is located at least partially overlaps with at least one substrate light shielding structure adjacent to an edge of the display substrate. An embodiment of the present invention further provides a display device including the backlight module described above. |
| US10018772B2 |
Position-limiting structure for backlight module, backlight module and display device
The invention provides a position-limiting structure for a backlight module, a backlight module and a display device, belongs to the field of display technology, and can solve the problem in the prior art that an alignment error occurs in the light-guiding plate due to the fact that the double-sided adhesive tape is adhered to fix the backplane and the light-guiding plate. The position-limiting structure for a backlight module of the invention is made of an elastic material, and is configured to be connected to the backplane; the position-limiting structure includes the position-limiting part, which is arranged outside an edge at least one non light-incoming side of the light-guiding plate and is configured to fix the light-guiding plate to the backplane. |
| US10018767B2 |
Illumination device with at least one main emission surface having a stepped surface configured to reflect light in multiple directions
An illumination device includes a light source unit and a light guide plate configured to guide light coming from the light source unit. The light guide plate includes an incidence surface, main emission surfaces from which the light incident on the incidence surface is emitted, and an end emission surface which is opposed to the incidence surface and from which the light is emitted. At least one of the main emission surfaces has a stepped surface which is formed such that the thickness of the light guide plate becomes thinner at a side of the end emission surface than at a side of the incidence surface. The stepped surface is configured to reflect the light in a direction opposite to a light guide direction extending from the incidence surface toward the end emission surface and inclined with respect to the light guide direction. |
| US10018762B2 |
Patterned marking of multilayer optical film by thermal conduction
A multilayer optical film has a packet of microlayers that selectively reflect light by constructive or destructive interference to provide a first reflective characteristic. At least some of the microlayers are birefringent. A stabilizing layer attaches to and covers the microlayer packet proximate an outer exposed surface of the film. Heating element(s) can physically contact the film to deliver heat to the packet through the stabilizing layer by thermal conduction, at altered region(s) of the film, such that the first reflective characteristic changes to an altered reflective characteristic in the altered region(s) to pattern the film. The stabilizing layer provides sufficient heat conduction to allow heat from the heating elements to change (e.g. reduce) the birefringence of the birefringent microlayers disposed near the outer exposed surface in the altered region(s), while providing sufficient mechanical support to avoid substantial layer distortion of the microlayers near the outer exposed surface in the altered region(s). |
| US10018760B2 |
Optical film
The present application relates to an optical film, a complex polarizing plate, and a liquid crystal display. The present application is directed to providing the optical film or complex polarizing plate, and the liquid crystal display including the same which may be effectively applied to optical compensation of various liquid crystal displays, in particular, so-called in plane switching (IPS) liquid crystal displays. |
| US10018751B2 |
Spatial positioning of photon emitters in a plasmonic illumination device
There is provided an illumination device (100) comprising: a substrate (104); an optically transmissive first layer (106) arranged on the substrate; a photon emitting layer (108), arranged on the optically transmissive first layer and comprising a photon emitting material configured to receive energy from an energy source and to emit light having a predetermined wavelength; a periodic plasmonic antenna array, arranged on the substrate and embedded within the first layer, and comprising a plurality of individual antenna elements (114) arranged in an antenna array plane, the plasmonic antenna array being configured to support a first lattice resonance at the predetermined wavelength, arising from coupling of localized surface plasmon resonances in the individual antenna elements to photonic modes supported by the system comprising the plasmonic antenna array and the photon emitting layer, wherein the plasmonic antenna array is configured to comprise plasmon resonance modes such that light emitted from the plasmonic antenna array has an anisotropic angle distribution; and wherein the photon emitting layer is arranged at a distance from the antenna array plane corresponding to a location of maximum field enhancement for light out-coupling resulting from the plasmonic-photonic lattice resonances. |
| US10018749B2 |
Distributed optical sensors for acoustic and vibration monitoring
An apparatus for sensing vibration in a borehole penetrating the earth includes an optical fiber having a plurality of pairs of reflectors configured to reflect light between each of the pairs of reflectors in the plurality, wherein each pair of reflectors is separated by a nominal distance L and an adjacent pair of reflectors in the plurality are separated by a nominal distance D, and an optical interrogator configured to sense a distance between each pair of reflectors in the plurality over time to sense the vibration. A laser emits semi-coherent light over a swept range of wavelengths to illuminate the optical fiber, wherein the semi-coherent light provides for sensing over distance L in the optical fiber between each pair of reflectors and for no sensing in the optical fiber over distance D between different pairs of reflectors. A photodetector senses light received from the optical fiber. |
| US10018741B2 |
Systems and methods for sensor streamer tangle detection
Methods and related systems are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes determining a distance between a tow vessel and a predetermined point along a line being towed by the tow vessel. In addition, the method includes adjusting a length of the line from the tow vessel. Further, the method includes determining a change in the distance a predetermined amount of time after adjusting the length of the line. Still further, the method includes determining whether a difference between the change in the distance and the adjustment of the length exceeds a threshold value. |
| US10018736B2 |
One-stage preamplifier with intrinsic pulse shaping
A direct-conversion counting x-ray detector includes an analog front end. The analog front end is one-stage. The one stage includes a preamplifier and a pulse shaping unit. |
| US10018735B2 |
CE3+ activated luminescent compositions for application in imaging systems
A luminescent composition includes a host matrix sensitized by Ce3+ and showing emission in the ultraviolet range. Typical host matrices include fluorides, sulphates, and phosphates, in particular A(Y1-x-yLuxLay)F4, A(Y1-x-yLuxLay)3F10, BaCa(Y1-x-yLuxLay)2F10, and Ba(Y1-x-yLuxLay)2F8, wherein A=Li, Na, K, Rb, or Cs. One or more of these luminescent compositions may be applied as a ceramic or single crystalline converter for CT, PET or SPECT scanners, or as a luminescent powder layer for x-ray intensifying screens. |
| US10018729B2 |
Selected aspects of advanced receiver autonomous integrity monitoring application to kalman filter based navigation filter
A method of advanced receiver autonomous integrity monitoring of a navigation system is discussed and two modifications facilitating its implementation in a hybrid navigation system are disclosed. In the first approach, relations describing the effect of unmodeled biases in pseudo-measurement on the Kalman filter state estimate are analytically derived and their incorporation into the integrity monitoring algorithm is described. The method comprises receiving a plurality of signals transmitted from space-based satellites, determining a position full-solution and sub-solutions, specifying a pseudorange bias, computing a transformation matrix for the full-solution and all sub-solutions using a Kalman filter, computing a bias effect on an error of filtered state vectors of all sub-solutions, and adding the effect to computed vertical and horizontal protection levels. In the second approach, a modification for computationally effective calculation of the protection levels of hybrid navigation systems based on both integrity and non-integrity assured pseudorange error descriptions is disclosed. |
| US10018727B2 |
System and method of sharing vehicle location information, and computer readable medium recording the method of sharing vehicle location information
A location information sharing system includes an emergency call system and a navigation system provided in a vehicle, wherein the emergency call system comprises a first initial location calculation unit for generating a first initial location by receiving a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) or a global positioning system (GPS) signal transmitted from a GNSS or GPS satellite, a first compensation location calculation unit for generating a first compensation location compensated from the first initial location, a first transmitting/receiving unit for receiving a second initial location and a second compensation location transmitted from the navigation system, and a first control unit for outputting one location information of the first initial location, the first compensation location, the second initial location, and the second compensation location. |
| US10018722B2 |
Measurement apparatus
The present invention provides a measurement apparatus for measuring one of a position and an attitude of a measurement target, including an image sensor including one pixel unit in which a plurality of pixels adjacent to each other are arranged in a matrix and configured to capture the measurement target illuminated with a pattern light of a first wavelength and a light of a second wavelength and obtain a first image corresponding to the pattern light of the first wavelength and a second image corresponding to the light of the second wavelength, and an optical member configured to separate the pattern light of the first wavelength and the light of the second wavelength and make one of the pattern light of the first wavelength and the light of the second wavelength enter each pixel of the one pixel unit. |
| US10018721B2 |
Ruggedized packaging for linear distance measurement sensors
A ruggedized packaging assembly for a linearly extending crane component measurement device includes an outer sleeve, an inner member slidably disposed in the outer sleeve, a target coupled to at least one of the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve, and a non-contact measurement instrument. Either the outer sleeve or the inner member is coupled to a linearly extending component, and the other part is coupled to a component from which a distance is being measured. |
| US10018717B2 |
Electromagnetic search and identification, in near field arenas
Sensing, in particular a generic and innovative search and identification of objects in an arena, of interest based on electromagnetic detection and/or imaging, self-focused, in the near field, with high range resolution, cross-range resolution, nearby arenas functionality, high range resolution, and accuracies, as compared to conventional solutions. Larger volume arenas can be searched with greater range resolution, accuracy, and cross range resolution as compared to conventional solutions. Embodiments include implementations sufficiently low power to be acceptable for use in human applications (for example, meeting HERP standards). |
| US10018716B2 |
Systems and methods for calibration and optimization of frequency modulated continuous wave radar altimeters using adjustable self-interference cancellation
Systems and methods for calibrating and optimizing frequency modulated continuous wave radar altimeters using adjustable self-interference cancellation are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a radar altimeter system comprises: a local oscillator delay line including a variable delay circuit configured to output a delayed signal, a transmitter coupled to the local oscillator delay line and configured to output a transmitter signal, a transceiver circulator coupled to an antenna and coupled to the transmitter, and a frequency mixer coupled to the delay line and coupled to the transceiver circulator. The transceiver circulator directs the transmitter signal to the antenna and the antenna is configured to transmit the transmitter signal and receive a reflected signal from a target. Further, the frequency mixer is configured to receive the delayed signal and the target reflected signal from the transceiver circulator. |
| US10018713B2 |
Radar system for motor vehicles, and motor vehicle having a radar system
A radar system for motor vehicles has at least two radar sensors for emitting and receiving radar radiation for monitoring the surroundings of the motor vehicle, the at least two radar sensors being each positioned at an angle between 40 degrees and 50 degrees to an axis, and the at least two radar sensors being configured in such a way that the respective antenna has a pivotable visual range of an angle between at least −60 degrees and +60 degrees, in particular between −45 degrees and +45 degrees, relative to the main emission direction of the respective radar sensor. |
| US10018710B2 |
Object detection device
An object detection device includes a first substrate with a laser diode thereon; a second substrate with a photodiode thereon; a holding member holding the first and second substrates; an optical deflector deflecting light projected from the LD to irradiate a target with the deflected light, and deflects light reflected off the target; and a reflecting mirror guiding the reflected light deflected by the optical deflector to the PD. The LD is mounted on a mounting surface of the first substrate to project light mainly in a direction parallel to the mounting surface. The PD is mounted on a mounting surface of the second substrate to receive light coming mainly in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface. The holding member parallelly holds the first and second substrates such that projection planes of the first and second substrates perpendicular to the mounting surfaces overlap each other. |
| US10018707B2 |
Automated cancellation of harmonics using feed forward filter reflection for radar transmitter linearization
A novel methodology for automatically linearizing a harmonic radar transmitter—termed Feed-Forward Filter Reflection (FFFR)—is disclosed. The method combines the reflected second harmonic from a filter with the signal passing directly through the filter. The second harmonic from these two paths are combined with equal and opposite amplitudes to reduce the second harmonic beyond filtering alone. This methodology has been experimentally verified at transmit frequencies between 800 and 1000 MHz. Implemented properly, the technique provides greater than 100 dB rejection between 1.6 and 2.0 GHz. Although the tuning has been automated, further optimization is possible. Automated tuning is demonstrated over 400 MHz of bandwidth with a minimum cancellation of 110 dB. One application for the harmonic cancellation is to create a linear radar transmitter for the remote detection of non-linear targets. |
| US10018705B2 |
Radio communication apparatus and beam controlling method
A radio communication apparatus includes an estimating unit that estimates directions of arrival of signals transmitted by a plurality of respective users, a calculating unit that calculates a map as a trigonometric function of an angle representing each of the directions of arrival estimated by the estimating unit, a grouping unit that groups the users based on the maps calculated by the calculating unit, and a determining unit that determines a weight coefficient for forming a directional beam steered to a user belonging to a group, for each group resultant of grouping performed by the grouping unit. |
| US10018701B2 |
Remote sensing to derive calibrated power measurements
Described herein are methods and systems for identifying individual branch circuits coupled to a power distribution point. A sensor module positioned in proximity to the power distribution point and having a plurality of magnetic field sensors senses a magnetic field emitted by each of a plurality of branch circuits coupled to the power distribution point. A processor coupled to the sensor module determines a response of each magnetic field sensor to each of a plurality of changes in power associated with at least one of the plurality of branch circuits. The processor positions the responses of the magnetic field sensors to each change in power on a point in a multidimensional space, where each dimension of the multidimensional space corresponds to a magnetic field sensor. The processor identifies clusters of the points in the multidimensional space, each cluster representing a different branch circuit and having a different vector direction. |
| US10018700B2 |
Correcting for main magnetic field inhomogeneity in MRI scanners
A method for correcting for main magnetic field (B0) inhomogeneity in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner is disclosed. The method includes applying a first and a second three-dimensional volumetric navigator after an acquisition of a volume in a scanning sequence and before the next volume is acquired. From a resultant pair of navigator images, a magnetic field map is obtained by complex division of the pair of navigator images, and the field map is used to determine parameters to adjust the MRI scanner to compensate for B0 inhomogeneity. The navigators may excite only a portion of an entire object to be imaged, so that adjustment of the MR scanner can be done slice-by-slice or slab-by-slab. Motion correction can also be implemented by comparing the first navigator to a stored reference image and updating for motion before acquisition of the next volume in the scanning sequence. |
| US10018698B2 |
Magnetic resonance rapid parameter imaging method and system
Disclosed is a magnetic resonance rapid parameter imaging method and system. The method comprises: obtaining a target undersampled magnetic resonance signal (S10); obtaining prior information of a parameter model (S20); performing sequence reconstruction of a target image according to the undersampled magnetic resonance signal and the prior information to obtain a target image sequence (S30); and substituting the target image sequence into the parameter estimation model to obtain object parameters and to generate parametric images (S40). |
| US10018695B2 |
Optogenetic magnetic resonance imaging
Disclosed herein are systems and methods involving the use of magnetic resonance imaging and optogenetic neural stimulation. Aspects of the disclosure include modifying a target neural cell population in a first region of a brain to express light-responsive molecules. Using a light pulse, the light-responsive molecules in the target neural cell population are stimulated. Multiple regions of the brain are scanned via magnetic resonance imaging. The scans allow for observation of a neural reaction in response to the stimulation in at least one of the multiple regions of the brain. |
| US10018690B2 |
Phantom based MR field mapping of the polarizing magnetic field
The present invention provides a phantom (200) for use in a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system (110) with a set of resonating volumes (206) positioned in a base body (202), whereby the base body (202) has a spherical or ellipsoid shape in accordance with a volume of interest (203) of the MR imaging system (110), and the resonating volumes (206) are located at a circumference of the base body (202). The phantom is used in a method for evaluating the magnetic field of a main magnet (114) of a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system (110), comprising the steps of positioning the phantom (200) within the main magnet (114), performing a 3D spectroscopic MR measurement of the phantom (200) using the MR imaging system (110), thereby measuring resonances of the resonating volumes (206), assigning the measured resonances to the resonating volumes (206), and evaluating the magnetic field of the main magnet (114) from the MR measurement of the phantom (200) based on the measured resonances of the resonating volumes (206). Accordingly, the MR imaging system itself is directly used for determining the magnetic field of its main magnet. Accordingly, the MR imaging system itself can be used as measurement equipment, instead of a separate NMR magnetometer, which is required for conventional determination of the magnetic field. |
| US10018675B1 |
Testing an integrated circuit in user mode using partial reconfiguration
A programmable integrated circuit may implement a safety function in a first region and a non-safety function in a second region of the programmable integrated circuit. The safety function may require that periodic tests verify the integrity of the programmable integrated circuit during safety test intervals. For this purpose, the programmable integrated circuit may halt the operation of the safety function, partially reconfigure the first region by loading a test function, and execute the test function, while the non-safety function in the second region continues to operate. In the event that the test function executed successfully without finding any defects, the programmable integrated circuit may partially reconfigure the first region by re-loading the safety function. Additional tests may be performed if the test function detected problems with the integrity of the programmable integrated circuit. |
| US10018668B2 |
Kill die subroutine at probe for reducing parametric failing devices at package test
A method of testing semiconductor devices includes contacting bond pads coupled to integrated circuitry on a first die of a plurality of interconnected die on a substrate using a probe system having probes and probe tests including parametric tests, continuity tests, and a kill die subroutine. Probe tests using the probe program are performed. Die are binned into a first bin (Bin 1 die) for being a good die for all probe tests, or a second bin (Bin 2 die) for failing at least one of continuity tests and parametric tests. The Bin 2 die are divided into a first sub-group that failed the continuity tests and a second sub-group that do not fail the continuity tests. A kill die subroutine is triggered including applying power sufficient to selectively cause damage to the second sub-group of Bin 2 die to generate a continuity failure and thus generate kill die. |
| US10018667B2 |
Method for testing semiconductor dies
A method for testing semiconductor dies includes: providing a test apparatus; providing an electrically conductive carrier; providing a semiconductor substrate having a first main face, a second main face opposite to the first main face, and a plurality of semiconductor dies, the semiconductor dies including a first contact element on the first main face and a second contact element on the second main face; placing the semiconductor substrate on the carrier with the second main face facing the carrier; electrically connecting the carrier to a contact location disposed on the first main face; and testing a first semiconductor die of the plurality of semiconductor dies by electrically connecting the test apparatus with the first contact element of the first semiconductor die and the contact location. |
| US10018660B2 |
Output resistance testing structure
A testing structure includes a first transistor having a first dopant type connected to a current source. The testing structure further includes a second transistor having a second dopant type, opposite to the first dopant type. The second transistor is connected to a device under test (DUT). The second transistor is connected in series with the first transistor in a cascode arrangement. The cascode arrangement is capable of measuring an output resistance of the DUT of greater than 1 mega-ohm (MΩ). |
| US10018658B2 |
Class D audio amplifier and method for reading a current supplied by the amplifier
A circuit includes a final stage that includes an H-bridge comprising first and second half-bridges. A read circuit is configured to read a load current supplied by a class-D audio-amplifier to a load. The read circuit is configured for estimating the load current by reading a current at an output by the first or second half-bridge by measuring a drain-to-source voltage during an ON period of a power transistor of the H-bridge. A sensing circuit is configured to detect a first drain-to-source voltage from a transistor of the first half-bridge and a second drain-to-source voltage from a corresponding transistor of the second half-bridge. The sensing circuit is also configured to compute a difference between the first drain-to-source voltage and the second drain-to-source voltage and to perform an averaging operation on the difference to obtain a sense voltage value to be supplied to an analog-to-digital converter. |
| US10018654B2 |
Sensor circuit for detecting rotation of an object and method therefor
In one embodiment, a sensor circuit may include a first receiver circuit that may be configured to receive a first signal that is representative of a first mutual inductance and form a first detection signal that is representative of the first mutual inductance, wherein the first variable mutual inductance varies in response to a position of a metal object. An embodiment may include a second receiver circuit configured to receive a second signal that is representative of a second mutual inductance and form a second detection signal that is representative of the second mutual inductance, wherein the second mutual inductance varies in response to the position of the metal object. In an embodiment, the sensor circuit may include a recognition circuit configured to assert a movement detected signal responsively to a first value of the first detection signal, configured to assert a movement direction signal responsively to a first value of the second detection signal. |
| US10018638B2 |
Measuring circulating therapeutic antibody, antigen and antigen/antibody complexes using ELISA assays
The present invention relates to the field of immunology and hyperproliferative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of detecting and monitoring therapeutic antibody:antigen complex, soluble antigen and soluble therapeutic antibody, wherein a patient has undergone at least one course of immunotherapy. Yet further, levels of therapeutic antibody:antigen complexes, soluble antigens or soluble therapeutic antibodies may be measured and used to stage or monitor a hyperproliferative disease. |
| US10018631B2 |
Systems and compositions for diagnosing Barrett's esophagus and methods of using the same
The invention provides a system, composition, and methods of using the systems and compositions for the analysis of a sample from a subject to accurately diagnose, prognose, or classify the subject with certain grades of or susceptibility to Barrett's esophagus. In some embodiments, the system of the present invention comprises a means of detecting and/or quantifying morphological features, the expression of protein, or the expression of nucleic acids in a plurality of cells and correlating that data with a subject's medical history to predict clinical outcome, treatment plans, preventive medicine plans, or effective therapies. In some embodiments, the invention relates to a method of classifying and compiling data taken from a cell sample from a subject analyzing the data, and converting the data from the system into a score by which a pathologist may calculate the likelihood that the subject develops cancer. |
| US10018629B2 |
Correlation of disease activity with clonal expansions of human papillomavirus 16-specific CD8+ T-cells in patients with severe erosive oral lichen planus
A massive clonal expansion of activated CD8+ T-cells with increased frequency of HPV 16-specific CD8+ T-cells was discovered to be a characteristic of oral lichen planus (OLP), indicating a causal link between HPV infection and the dysimmune process. The invention relates to compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of OLP patients. |
| US10018628B2 |
Method for the detection of H. pylori infection
The present invention is related to a method for detecting H. pylori infection in a subject, wherein the method comprises detecting in a sample from the subject an immune response against FliD, wherein the immune response comprises an anti-FliD antibody. |
| US10018624B1 |
Azetidine-substituted fluorescent compounds
The presently-disclosed subject matter includes azetidine-substituted fluorescent compounds, where the compounds may be used as probes, dyes, tags, and the like. The presently-disclosed subject matter also includes kits comprising the same as well as methods for using the same to detect a target substance. |
| US10018621B2 |
Function homology screening
A method of screening biologically active agent based on the analysis of complex biological responses in culture. Methods for selecting cells and culture conditions for such screens are provided, as well as the identification of an optimized set of discrete parameters to be measured, and the use of biomap analysis for rapid identification and characterization of drug candidates, genetic sequences acting pathways, and the like. A feature of the invention is simultaneous screening of a large number of cellular pathways, and the rapid identification of compounds that cause cellular responses. |
| US10018620B2 |
Microfluidic tissue model
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for mimicking body tissue and the function thereof. The mimicked body tissue can include kidney tissue, the blood brain barrier, and other tissues. In some implementations, the systems described herein are used to test the impact of controlled factors on the tissue. The controlled factors can include flow rates, shear rates, and test chemicals (e.g., therapeutics and toxins). In some implementations, the system and methods are used to test pharmaceutical and biological therapies, characterize healthy or diseased tissue, and observe phenomena of the tissue in vitro. |
| US10018618B2 |
Stabilizied bioactive peptides and methods of identification, synthesis and use
An intracellular selection system allows screening for peptide bioactivity and stability. Randomized recombinant peptides are screened for bioactivity in a tightly regulated expression system, preferably derived from the wild-type lac operon. Bioactive peptides thus identified are inherently protease- and peptidase-resistant. Also provided are bioactive peptides stabilized by a stabilizing group at the N-terminus, the C-terminus, or both. The stabilizing group can be a small stable protein, such as the Rop protein, glutathione sulfotransferase, thioredoxin, maltose binding protein, or glutathione reductase, an α-helical moiety, or one or more proline residues. |
| US10018614B2 |
Biologic stability, delivery logistics and administration of time and/or temperature sensitive biologic based materials
In some embodiments, alerts are sent to appropriate parties if an insulated container is not properly packed out to insure the approximate safe temperature of the materials. In other embodiments, a countdown timer is used to keep track of the time that the biologic has been in transit, and ensure that the amount of time does not exceed the known shelf life of the biologic. In still other embodiments, the payload container is equipped with its own sensors, such as temperature sensors, and communications devices, such as a close range communication device, capable of transmitting information regarding a range of parameters, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, location and time, from the payload container to an end user. In other embodiments, shielding and/or radiation sensors are included in insulated shipping or storage containers, or payload containers, to shield and monitor the radiation exposure of the payload. |
| US10018613B2 |
Sensing system and method for analyzing a fluid at an industrial site
System includes a sensor operably coupled to a device body. The sensor includes a sensing region and at least one resonant inductor-capacitor-resistor (LCR) circuit. The sensing region is configured to be placed in operational contact with an industrial fluid. The at least one resonant LCR circuit is configured to generate an electrical stimulus that is applied to the industrial fluid via electrodes at the sensing region. The device body includes one or more processors configured to receive an electrical signal from the sensor that is representative of a resonant impedance spectral response of the sensing region in operational contact with the industrial fluid responsive to the electrical stimulus. The one or more processors are further configured to analyze the resonant impedance spectral response and determine both a water concentration in the industrial fluid and an aging level of the industrial fluid based on the resonant impedance spectral response. |
| US10018612B2 |
Ruggedized soil sampler for rough terrain sampling with row cleaning capability
A soil sampling apparatus consisting of a sample collection drum having a tapered probe for extracting soil plugs that are discharged by gravity into the drum. A row clearing apparatus may be disposed forward of the probe. As drum rotates, soil plugs are mixed and, when mixed, are discharged into a sample a removable container in a removable tray on a carousel. Prior to loading sample containers into the tray, a unique bar code is affixed thereto. A bar code reader tracks each container and information regarding each sample is stored by an electrical/electronic controller. GPS information from an onboard GPS system is included in the stored data. Stored data may be immediately transmitted or, alternately batch uploaded to a remote site. A communications controller typically provides cellular and Wi-Fi communications. The electrical/electronic controller is used to control all aspects of the soil sampler. |
| US10018603B2 |
Two-dimensional liquid chromatography system for heart-cut method
Provided is a two-dimensional liquid chromatography system, and more particularly, a two-dimensional liquid chromatography system capable of performing both independent one-dimensional separation through a reversed-phase or normal-phase chromatography method and two-dimensional separation for removing a matrix effect in a single system. |
| US10018596B2 |
System and method for monitoring component health using resonance
This disclosure provides systems and methods for using a health monitoring system with acoustic emissions (AE) signals and the resonance frequency of the damage state of a component in a machine to monitor component health. AE signals collected from sensors on an operating machine are analyzed to identify signal features or events that correspond to component resonance frequencies. The AE signal features proximate to the component resonance frequencies and how those features and the component resonance frequency changes over time enable the identification and monitoring of damage states, such as cracks in the stator vanes of a compressor, gas turbine, steam turbine, or generator. |
| US10018595B2 |
Fixing device for acoustic emission test sensors for rock damage testing
A fixing device for acoustic emission test sensors for rock damage testing, the device including: a fixing frame; installation bases operating to accommodate the acoustic emission test sensors, respectively; fixing assemblies operating to fix the acoustic emission test sensors in the installation bases; and installation mechanisms operating to arrange the installation bases on the fixing frame. The fixing frame is an assembled loop-shaped frame and includes between two and four frame members and corresponding fixing structures; and the frame members are assembled into an integrated loop-shaped frame by the fixing structures. Each of the installation bases is a cylinder structure. The cylinder structure includes: a cavity corresponding to an outer edge of each of the acoustic emission test sensors, and a wall including a gap for leading out wires of each sensor. |
| US10018592B2 |
Method and apparatus for spatial compression and increased mobility resolution of ions
Methods and apparatuses for ion peak compression and increasing resolution of ions are disclosed. Packets of ions are introduced into a device. A first electric field is applied for dispersing the ion packets temporally or spatially according to their mobilities. A second intermittent traveling wave is applied for regrouping or merging the dispersed ion packets into a lesser number of trapping regions with narrower peaks. The ions packets are compressed into the narrower peak regions by varying a duty cycle of the intermittent traveling wave. |
| US10018590B2 |
Capillary electrophoresis for subterranean applications
A method of fluid testing includes pressurizing a fluid testing system, disposed at a subterranean location under high pressure compared to a surface pressure, to achieve a desired pressure differential between the high pressure and an internal pressure of the fluid testing system. The fluid testing system includes a capillary electrophoresis system and one or more test fluid reservoirs. The method also includes directing test fluid from the one or more test fluid reservoirs into capillaries to condition the capillaries. The method further includes directing sample fluid into the capillaries for testing while at the subterranean location. |
| US10018589B2 |
Analysis method and analysis system
A method for analyzing a sample using capillary electrophoresis is provided. By the method, following steps are performed. First, an original sample and an anionic group-containing compound are fixed to form a mixed sample, where the original sample contains an analysis component to be analyzed and a sub component other than the analysis component. Then, an aggregate of the sub component and the anionic group-containing compound is removed from the mixed sample. Then, electrophoresis is performed in a capillary tube with respect to a complex in which the analysis component and the anionic group-containing compound are bound to each other, while the mixed sample is continuously supplied. |
| US10018587B2 |
Method for determining whether a capillary filled with an electrophoresis medium can be used suitably for electrophoresis
The present invention provides a method for determining whether or not a capillary filled with an electrophoretic medium is suitably used for electrophoresis before electrophoresis is performed using the analytes. The method comprises (a) applying an alternating-current voltage between a first electrode which is in contact with a first electrolyte solution in which one end of the capillary is immersed and a second electrode which is in contact with a second electrolyte solution in which the other end of the capillary is immersed to measure an electric conductivity of the electrophoresis medium with which an inside of the capillary is filled; and (b) determining that the capillary filled with the electrophoresis medium fails to be used suitably for the electrophoresis, when the electric conductivity is more than 4.2 mS/cm. |
| US10018586B2 |
Electrochemical measurement device
A flow cell for electrochemical measurement which introduces a sample solution, applies a voltage between a working electrode and a counter electrode to analyze the sample solution electrochemically, discharges the sample solution, and performs the electrochemical measurement continuously. The flow cell includes a unit which measures a value of a current flowing between electrodes at the time of applying a voltage, a unit which records the measured current value, a unit which compares the recorded current value with a current value set separately as a determination standard, and a unit which determines whether the current value measured at a cycle of a determination target and the recorded current value is normal by the comparison. |
| US10018585B2 |
Electrolyte concentration measuring apparatus and measuring method using same
An electrolyte concentration measuring apparatus is provided with: a plurality of ion selective electrodes and one reference electrode; a sample introduction unit that introduces a sample solution to the plurality of ion selective electrodes and the reference electrode; a potential measuring unit that measures a voltage between the plurality of ion selective electrodes and the reference electrode; and a resistance measuring unit that measures a direct-current resistance of the plurality of ion selective electrodes. |
| US10018584B2 |
Optimized universal ion-selective electrode
The present invention relates to universal ion-selective electrode optimized for determinations of organic molecules. As opposed to the state of the art only one electrode composition is applicable to a variety of organic ions and ionizable molecules. It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide an ISE composition that is optimized for the universal detection and determination of a very wide range of organic ions an ionizable organic molecules. As opposed to the state of the art this composition allows fast and sensitive detection of a very wide range of molecules independent of their chemical structure, class or number of charges. This optimized sensor can be used in different methodologies, e.g.: direct potentiometrie, standard addition, inline measurements and titration. |
| US10018582B2 |
Permanent soil and subsoil measurement probe
A device for monitoring an formation below the ground G containing a fluid such as CO2 or methane comprising a measuring cell arranged in a cavity, can an F analyzer disposed on the surface and a sealed connection connecting measuring cell to the analyzer. The measuring cell comprises two chambers that can sealingly communicate with one another. The first chamber comprises a plurality of orifices allowing passage of the fluid into first chamber, at least two inner electrodes and fluid circulator. The second chamber is impervious to the fluid. Applications include monitoring of geological storages sites for gas such as CO2. |
| US10018576B2 |
Material detection and analysis using a dielectric waveguide
A dielectric waveguide (DWG) may be used to identify a composition of a material that is in contact with the DWG. A radio frequency (RF) signal is transmitted into a dielectric waveguide located in contact with the material. The RF signal is received after it passes through the DWG. An insertion loss of the DWG is determined. The presence of the material may be inferred when the insertion loss exceeds a threshold value. The composition of the material may be inferred based on a correlation with the insertion loss. Alternatively, a volume of the material may be inferred based on a correlation with the insertion loss. |
| US10018575B2 |
Inspectable black glass containers
A soda-lime-silica glass container and related methods of manufacturing. A black-strikable glass composition having a base glass portion and a latent colorant portion is prepared. The base glass portion includes soda-lime-silica glass materials and one or more blue colorant materials, and the latent colorant portion includes cuprous oxide (Cu2O), stannous oxide (SnO), bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), and carbon (C). Glass containers may be formed from the black-strikable glass composition, and these glass containers may be heated to a temperature greater than 600 degrees Celsius to strike black therein. The glass containers formed from the black-strikable glass composition may be inspected—before or after striking—by infrared inspection equipment. |
| US10018571B2 |
System and method for dynamic care area generation on an inspection tool
A defect inspection system includes an inspection sub-system and a controller communicatively coupled to the detector. The inspection sub-system includes an illumination source configured to generate a beam of illumination, a set of illumination optics to direct the beam of illumination to a sample, and a detector configured to collect illumination emanating from the sample. The controller includes a memory device and one or more processors configured to execute program instructions. The controller is configured to determine one or more target patterns corresponding to one or more features on the sample, define one or more care areas on the sample based on the one or more target patterns and design data of the sample stored within the memory device of the controller, and identify one or more defects within the one or more care areas of the sample based on the illumination collected by the detector. |
| US10018570B2 |
Combined surface inspection using multiple scanners
Provided are methods and systems for inspecting surfaces of various components, such as evaluating height deviations on these surfaces. A method involves aggregating inspection data from multiple line scanners into a combined data set. This combined data set represents a portion of the surface that is larger than the field of measurement any one of the scanners. Furthermore, each pair of adjacent scanners operate at different periods of time to avoid interference. Because operating periods are offset, surface portions scanned by the pair of adjacent scanners can overlap without interference. This overlap of the scanned portions ensures that the entire surface is analyzed. The position of scanners relative to the inspection surface may be changed in between the scans and, in some embodiments, even during the scan. This approach allows precise scanning of large surfaces. |
| US10018567B2 |
Methods and apparatus for determination of halohydrocarbons
A real-time, on-line method and analytical system for determining halohydrocarbons in water which operate by (1) extracting on-line samples; (2) purging volatile halohydrocarbons from the water (e.g., with air or nitrogen); (3) carrying the purge gas containing the analytes of interest over a porous surface where the analytes are adsorbed; (4) recovering the analytes from the porous surface with heat (thermal desorption) or solvent (solvent elution) to drive the analytes into an organic chemical mixture; (5) generating an optical change (e.g., color change) in dependence upon a reaction involving the analytes and a pyridine derivative; and (6) measuring optical characteristics associated with the reaction to quantify the volatile halogenated hydrocarbon concentration. |
| US10018564B2 |
Reagent-free identification of bacteria containing resistance genes using a rapid intrinsic fluorescence method
This invention relates to a method that allows for the differentiation of isolates of commonly encountered bacteria that contain specific antibiotic-resistance genes from similar isolates that do not harbor the gene. More particularly, the invention relates to a method that utilizes an automated rapid platform system that employs intrinsic fluorescence, optical data analysis, and artificial intelligence methods to analyze multi-dimensional optical characteristics of bacterial strains. |
| US10018560B2 |
System and method for hyperspectral imaging metrology
A metrology system includes an illumination source configured to generate an illumination beam, one or more illumination optics configured to direct the illumination beam to a sample, one or more collection optics configured to collect illumination emanating from the sample, a detector, and a hyperspectral imaging sub-system. The hyperspectral imaging sub-system includes a dispersive element positioned at a pupil plane of the set of collection optics configured to spectrally disperse the collected illumination, a lens array including an array of focusing elements, and one or more imaging optics. The one or more imaging optics combine the spectrally-dispersed collected illumination to form an image of the pupil plane on the lens array. The focusing elements of the lens array distribute the collected illumination on the detector in an arrayed pattern. |
| US10018554B2 |
Disposable photometric measurement tip having a capillary filling channel with a capillary filling mechanism
A disposable photometric measurement tip comprising a polymer tip, the polymer tip having a capillary filling channel, the capillary filing channel having an opening at a distal end of the polymer tip, a wave guide channel acting as an optical input coupling and a wave guide channel acting as an optical output coupling, each of the wave guide channels having an opening at a proximal end of the polymer tip wherein the capillary filling channel, the wave guide channel acting as an optical input coupling and the wave guide channel acting as an optical output coupling are connected to each other. |
| US10018553B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for optical systems in flow cytometers
The present set of embodiments relate to a system, method, and apparatus for an optical configuration in a flow cytometer that allows for independent adjustment of focusing for each light source. Such systems, methods, and apparatuses require a final focusing element to be moved near the beginning of the optical train and for each optical element coming after the final focusing element to be configured to accommodate converging light beams while minimizing the introduction of aberrations into those beams. |
| US10018552B2 |
Particle analysis apparatus, observation apparatus, particle analysis program and particle analysis method
A particle analysis apparatus includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of images each captured at a different time in each of which a particle moving in a predetermined direction in a medium is imaged; and a determination unit that determines, based on a movement amount of a particle due to Brownian motion in the medium, whether or not an image of a first particle included in an image captured at a first time of the plurality of images acquired by the acquisition unit and an image of a second particle included in an image captured at a second time which is different from the first time of the plurality of images acquired by the acquisition unit are images indicating the same particle. |
| US10018551B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for detecting particles
A particle detector includes a housing, a light source, and a photo-responsive material. The housing includes a sample inlet and a sample outlet, and encloses a detection cavity. The light source directs irradiating light along a longitudinal axis to particles of a sample fluid flowing in the detection cavity. The photo-responsive material surrounds at least a portion of the detection cavity, and receives measurement light propagating from the particles in a plurality of measurement light paths angled relative to the longitudinal axis. The particle detector may be utilized to measure scattered light and/or light emitted due to autofluorescence. Fluids sampled may include aerosols, bio-aerosols, and liquids. |
| US10018550B2 |
System and method for analyzing blood cell
Provided are a system and a method for analyzing a blood cell. The system includes a laser generator installed around a moving path, along which an analysis target blood cell moves, to generate a laser beam; a plurality of photodetectors configured to detect a laser beam generated as a result of refraction, reflection, transmission or fluorescence of the laser beam generated from the laser generator and incident upon the analysis target blood cell; and an optical fiber configured to focus the laser beam generated from the laser generator and to irradiate the focused laser beam to a measurement point existing on the moving path, wherein the optical fiber transfers a laser beam scattered through a blood cell to the photodetectors; and an analysis apparatus configured to analyze the analysis target blood cell by using the laser beam detected by the photodetectors. |
| US10018547B2 |
Imaging microviscometer
Viscometers and viscometry methods are disclosed. In one general aspect, a fluid is driven through capillary tubes with different inside volumes, and successive images of the fluid are acquired as it advances through the inside volume of the capillary tubes. A range of different viscosity values of the fluid are derived from the successive acquired images, and results of this step are reported in a manner that provides insight into non-Newtonian effects in the fluid. In another general aspect, a viscosity value is selected based on detected pressure levels. |
| US10018545B2 |
Substrate cleaning apparatus and method executed in the same
A substrate cleaning apparatus 1 includes a cleaning member 2 that abuts on a substrate W to scrub and clean the substrate W, a holding member 6 that holds the cleaning member 2, an air cylinder 8 that generates force to press the cleaning member 2 against the substrate W, a displacement sensor 9 that measures a position of the holding member 6, and a control device 11 that determines the replacement time of the cleaning member 2 based on the position of the holding member 6. The position of the holding member 6 includes a cleaning position and a non-cleaning position. The control device 11 determines the replacement time of the cleaning member 2 from change in the cleaning position while a plurality of substrates W are continuously scrubbed and cleaned. |
| US10018543B1 |
Purifying an element from a sample matrix for isotopic analysis
A method includes supplying a reagent to a column, where the column is configured to purify an element from a sample matrix for isotopic analysis. The method also includes loading the column with the sample matrix, and supplying a second reagent to collect the element retained by the column. The method further includes loading the column with a second sample mixture, and collecting an element from the second sample mixture retained by the column. A column configured to separate an element from a sample matrix for isotopic analysis includes a resin configured to retain the element. The column also includes a first frit disposed of a first end of the column and a second frit disposed of a second end of the column. The column is configured to receive a first reagent in a first flow direction and a second reagent in a second flow direction different from the first flow direction. |
| US10018540B2 |
Clearing agent and mounting media for microscopy
A clearing agent and mounting solution for microscopy is disclosed comprising at least trichloroethanol and/or derivatives thereof, where the refractive index of the solution is greater than or equal to about 1.3810. Also disclosed are methods of preparing specimens for microscopy. |
| US10018539B2 |
System and method for retrieval treatment of proteins in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue section
A protein retrieval treatment system used for activating proteins contained in a deparaffinized tissue section obtained by removing paraffin from a formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue section. The protein retrieval treatment system includes: a dispensing unit for dispensing a retrieval treatment solution over a dispensing area including a measurement area on the deparaffinized tissue section; and a moist-heat treatment unit for heating, in a saturated water vapor, the deparaffinized tissue section with the dispensing area covered with the retrieval treatment solution. |
| US10018536B2 |
Small volume sampling device
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a small volume sampling device having a deformable fluid reservoir and a stem. The sampling device includes a plurality of volumetric fluid loading indicia increasing from the closed end of the deformable fluid reservoir to the open end of the deformable fluid reservoir adjacent the stem. The sampling device has an improved hold-up volume when sampling small volumes of fluid. |
| US10018534B2 |
Environmental sampling articles and methods
The present invention refers to articles for collecting samples from a surface, articles for microbiological analyses of said samples, and methods of use of said articles. The articles include sample collectors, sample housings with optional barrier layers, and sample-ready reagent strips comprising hydrophilic agents to grow and detect microorganisms. The disclosure includes methods to collect, detect, and quantify microorganisms in a surface sample. |
| US10018533B2 |
Quick connect testing jig
Systems and methods are provided for temporarily coupling an emission sampling device to a vehicle. The system may include an adaptor having a body and a conduit secured to a body. The conduit may define a coupling portion for connection to a source of emissions. An extension arm may be provided movably coupled to the body, including a gripping end configured to align with and grippingly engage a structure of the vehicle. A drive mechanism may be provided for displacing the extension arm with respect to the body. The gripping end of the extension arm may cooperate with the structure of the vehicle and the drive mechanism to exert a compressive force between the coupling portion of the conduit and the source of emissions. |
| US10018529B2 |
Valve manifold
A valve manifold includes a valve body carrying pairs of laterally spaced piston actuated valves controlled by control modules operative to selectively pressurize and exhaust an outlet port connected to a fluid device and configured in groupings permitting varying valve functionalities. |
| US10018527B2 |
Sensor package
A sensor package includes a pressure sensor, a computation unit that performs specified computation in accordance with a result of detection performed by the pressure sensor, a lead frame through which a result of computation performed by the computation unit is output to an outside, a main housing that is formed of resin and that holds the lead frame, and a sensor housing that is formed of ceramic and that has an inner space in which the pressure sensor is disposed. The pressure sensor is disposed in the main housing using the sensor housing. |
| US10018526B2 |
Connection device for a pressure sensor, pressure sensor, and method for producing a connection device
A connection device for a pressure sensor includes a supporting unit and a circuit board. The circuit board carries an electronic circuit having at least one of at least one electronic component and at least one electrical component. The supporting unit includes a multi-part main body that is electrically and mechanically connected to the circuit board via at least one soldered connection. The supporting unit further forms an external interface having at least one electrical contact point that enables tapping of at least one electrical output signal of the electronic circuit, and that is electrically connected to a corresponding contact point of the circuit board via an electrical connection. A pressure sensor includes such a connection device, and a method pertains to producing such a connection device. |
| US10018525B2 |
Self-powered tactile pressure sensors
In one embodiment, a self-powered tactile pressure sensor includes a flexible substrate, an array of piezoelectric crystalline nanorods each having a bottom end and a top end, the nanorods being generally perpendicular to the substrate, a top electrode that is electrically coupled to the top ends of the nanorods, and a bottom electrode that is electrically coupled to the bottom ends of the nanorods. |
| US10018522B2 |
Residual stress measuring method
A method capable of accurately measuring, in an object including a columnar shaft section and a tabular section projecting outward radially beyond an outer circumferential surface of the shaft section, a distribution of residual stress near a fillet surface interconnecting the shaft section and the tabular section. The method includes repeating a measurement cycle, which includes cutting the object to form a new cutting surface and measuring residual stress in a plurality of parts on the cutting surface. The cutting surface is a conical or cylindrical surface concentric with the axis of the shaft section, being through a reference position unchanged in the repeated measurement cycle. The reference position is desirably the center position of an arc of the fillet surface having the largest diameter on the central longitudinal cross-section of the object. |
| US10018520B2 |
Temperature calibration for a measuring apparatus
Measuring apparatus-calibration device for calibrating a measuring apparatus-temperature sensor of a, in particular optical, measuring apparatus, wherein the measuring apparatus-calibration device comprises a, preferably measuring apparatus-external, calibration-temperature sensor, which is traceably calibratable itself, for determining a calibration temperature in the region of a measuring surface of the measuring apparatus and a determination unit which is adapted for determining an information which is indicative for a discrepancy between a measuring apparatus-temperature which is captured by the measuring apparatus-temperature sensor in the region of the measuring surface and the calibration temperature, on whose basis the measuring apparatus-temperature sensor is calibratable. |
| US10018512B2 |
Method for preventing chaffing between a linear detector cable and a protective outer sheath
A method for preventing chaffing between a linear detector cable and a protective outer sheath including the steps of preparing an elongated polymer tube having a predetermined length and outer diameter, wrapping heat resistant tape having a given width around a distal end portion of the tube to locally enlarge the outer diameter of the tube, and inserting a proximal end portion of the tube into an open end of a metallic protective sheath having a predetermined inner diameter that is slightly greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the tube, so that the heat resistant tape wrapped around the distal end portion of the tube abuts against the end of the sheath to acts as a stop surface. |
| US10018511B2 |
Infrared detector including broadband surface plasmon resonator
An infrared detector may be configured to detect a wide bandwidth of infrared spectrum using a broadband surface plasmon resonator. The infrared detector may include a substrate; a thermistor member disposed spaced from the substrate, the thermistor member having a resistance value that varies according to temperature; a resonator disposed on the thermistor member, the resonator configured to generate surface plasmon resonance; a pair of thermal legs configured to support the thermistor member such that the thermistor member is disposed spaced from the substrate; and a pair of conductive lead wires respectively disposed on the pair of thermal legs. The conductive lead wires may be configured to transmit signals to the substrate from the thermistor member and the resonator. The resonator may have a plurality of resonant frequencies and be configured to generate the surface plasmon resonance in a plurality of resonant modes. |
| US10018510B2 |
Motion and presence detector
An apparatus configured to sense presence and motion in a monitored space is presented. The apparatus includes a dual-element assembly with a first thermal sensing element and a second thermal sensing element configured to produce a direct current output that is sustained at a level substantially proportional to an amount of thermal energy being received at the thermal sensing elements. A lens array (or equivalent optics) is coupled to the elements, having a plurality of lenses directing incident thermal energy from a plurality of optically-defined spatial zones onto the sensing elements. An electronic circuitry is configured to read a resulting signal of the dual-element assembly and an individual output signal of each the first thermal sensing element and the second thermal sensing element. |
| US10018508B2 |
Optomechanically compensated spectrometer
A spectrometer for examining the spectrum of an optical emission source may include: an optical base body, a light entry aperture connected to the optical base body to couple light into the spectrometer, at least one dispersion element to receive the light as a beam of rays and generate a spectrum, and at least one detector for measuring the generated spectrum. A light path may run from the light entry aperture to the detector. A mirror group with at least two mirrors may be provided in a section of the light path between the light entry aperture and the at least one detector, in which the beam does not run parallel, which may compensate for temperature effects. In the mirror group, at least one mirror or the entire mirror group may be moveable relative to the optical base body and may be coupled to a temperature-controlled drive. |
| US10018504B2 |
Gain normalization
A method of normalizing FPA system gain for varying temperature includes determining an FPA temperature and calculating an FPA system gain as a function of the FPA temperature, system gain for the FPA at a reference temperature, and empirically derived coefficients. The method also includes applying the FPA system gain at the FPA temperature to condition output of the FPA to produce temperature independent image data. An imaging system includes a focal plane array (FPA). A temperature sensor is operatively connected to measure temperature of the FPA. A module is operatively connected to the FPA and temperature sensor to calculate FPA system gain for the FPA as described above, and to apply the FPA system gain to condition output of the FPA to produce temperature independent image data. There need be no temperature control device, such as a thermoelectric cooling device, connected for temperature control of the FPA. |
| US10018502B2 |
Laser scanner
A laser scanner includes: a light source; a scanning mirror that scans laser light emitted from the light source, toward a target object by oscillating about axis C; a photodetector that generates a photodetection signal upon receiving the laser light reflected from the target object; a controller that controls emission of the laser light by the light source, and that performs sampling on the photodetection signal; and a detector that detects an amount of displacement of the scanning mirror, and calculates a resonant frequency of the scanning mirror based on the amount of displacement detected. The controller determines a time at which the laser light is emitted from the light source and a time at which sampling is performed on the photodetection signal, based on the resonant frequency calculated. |
| US10018500B2 |
Balance with active heat flow control
A balance (30) is a single unit with a weighing pan (21) enclosed in a weighing compartment (22). A housing (23) adjoins the weighing compartment. The balance housing contains a weighing cell compartment (24) enclosing a weighing cell, an electronics compartment (25) containing electrical and electronic circuit elements, a thermoelectric heat pump module (27) and a heat flow controller (28). The balance is equipped to determine a net heat flow (Pnet) inside the housing in the direction from the weighing cell compartment to the electronics compartment. The heat flow controller uses the net heat flow as a control input to regulate the the thermoelectric heat pump module, arranged inside the housing. The control input is used to generate an active heat flow (PA) with magnitude and direction for holding the net heat flow at a level equal to the rate of heat dissipation produced inside the weighing cell compartment. |
| US10018498B2 |
Scales with a foldable weighing table
A set of scales having a rack on which at least one, preferably a plurality of weighing tables is/are provided which has/have in each case one frame. The frame of at least one weighing table is provided so as to be at least partially pivotable and/or rotatable in relation to the rack such that the frame is convertible from a use position to a cleaning position and vice-versa. |
| US10018491B2 |
Vibrating sensor assembly with a one-piece conduit mount
A vibrating sensor assembly (200) is provided. The vibrating sensor assembly (200) includes a one-piece conduit mount (205). The one-piece conduit mount (205) includes an inlet port (206), an outlet port (208), and a conduit support base (210) extending from the inlet port (206) to the outlet port (208). The vibrating sensor assembly (200) further includes a single fluid conduit (203) with two or more loops (204A, 204B) separated by a crossover section (213), which is coupled to the one-piece conduit mount (205). |
| US10018487B2 |
Methods and systems for activating sealed sensors in the field
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for initiating sealed sensor units in the field. A packaged sensor unit may include a sensor module, an activation mechanism and an internal battery, all situated in a sealed enclosure. In some cases, the sealed enclosure may be devoid of any externally accessible switches. A pre-defined triggering stimulus may be applied to the packaged sensor unit, and the pre-defined triggering stimulus may be detected via the activation mechanism. In response to the activation mechanism detecting the pre-defined triggering stimulus, the internal battery may be connected to the sensor module. Prior to detecting the pre-defined triggering stimulus, both the sensor module and the activation mechanism may draw no power from the internal battery of the packaged sensor unit. In some cases, the activation mechanism, once activated, irreversibly couples the power supply to the sensor module. |
| US10018486B2 |
Instrument encasing systems
Improved instrument encasing systems may solve a variety of problems associated with existing systems. In one aspect, an improved instrument encasing system may include a suspension bracket and back plate that enable tool-less mounting and/or disassembly and/or security in mobile installations. Optionally, the system suspension bracket also may provide a template for easy alignment and selection of a mounting position and/or installation thereto. In some embodiments, the back plate may be temporarily reduced in diameter to enable quick and easy access to instruments mounted on an inner housing, or for access to the dial face for personalization. In another aspect, an inner housing of the instrument encasing system may provide one or more spring blades that receive instrument mounting sub-assemblies that provide for easy mounting and replacement of instruments. Optionally, stabilization weights also may be provided in the inner housing to absorb vibrations and increase the overall weight and stability of the housing, enabling lighter materials to be used in the manufacture of other components. In some embodiments, a Physical Vapor Deposition coating may be applied to an outer housing to provide various functional and/or aesthetic qualities. |
| US10018484B2 |
Sensor chip for electrostatic capacitance measurement and measuring device having the same
Electrostatic capacitance can be measured with high directivity in a specific direction. A sensor chip that measures the electrostatic capacitance includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a third electrode. The first electrode has a first portion. The second electrode has a second portion extended on the first portion of the first electrode, and is insulated from the first electrode within the sensor chip. The third electrode has a front face extended in a direction which intersects with the first portion of the first electrode and the second portion of the second electrode, and is provided on the first portion and the second portion. The third electrode is insulated from the first electrode and the second electrode within the sensor chip. No portion is extended from the first electrode to be positioned above the first portion. |
| US10018482B2 |
Method for computing and representing deviations from the trajectory of an aircraft in flight
A method for the three-dimensional synthetic representation of the trajectory of an aircraft in flight being implemented in a flight and navigation system of an aircraft comprising a display system allowing synthetic images to be displayed, the flight plan of the aircraft comprises a predicted trajectory dependent on a non-georeferenced flight setpoint, the display of the predicted trajectory taking the form of a path represented by two limits separated by a determined width. The path comprises two branches, each branch positioned on the side of one of the two limits, each branch represented by a straight segment whose origin is a point located on the path at the current time and whose terminus is a point located at a determined distance away from the point of origin, the slope of the straight segment representative of the tangent to the predicted trajectory at the current time. |
| US10018481B1 |
Multi-band pedometer with mobility mode indicator
A system and method for reliably counting user steps. Various aspects may, for example, comprise processing a plurality of frequency bands of at least one sensor signal to accurately count user steps. A plurality of filtered sensor signals may be formed by filtering a sensor signal with a plurality of band-pass filters from which a dominant filtered sensor signal may be selected. The selected dominant filtered sensor signal may then be used to count user steps. Further, a frequency band of a sensor signal may be selected such that if it is determined the user is not engaged in a non-stepping activity, user steps may be counted using the content of the signal in the selected frequency band. Still further, user steps may be counted using an identified dominant harmonic. |
| US10018479B2 |
Passenger assist device and associated methods thereof
Methods and systems for boarding a transportation vehicle are provided. One method includes configuring a passenger assist device (PAD) for use at a location for arriving and departing transportation vehicles by storing location data with maps and amenities information for the location; initializing a location tracking module to prevent unauthorized removal of the PAD from the location by a passenger; selecting a language by the passenger for communication with the PAD, when the passenger does not want to use a default language; retrieving connection and passenger transportation vehicle boarding location from where the passenger boards the vehicle; and presenting directions to the boarding location and information regarding amenities along a route to the boarding location. |
| US10018476B2 |
Live traffic routing
Live traffic routing in a mobile navigation system generates alternate routes based on the user's current location, live traffic conditions and estimated time of arrival at certain locations along the route. Live traffic routing re-ranks alternate routes taking into account which routes offer the best cost path to the user's destination. |
| US10018469B2 |
Method for terrain mapping and personal navigation using mobile gait analysis
A method of using signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to identify terrain types. Using orientation and pace invariant gait dynamics images (GDIs) to identify terrain types. Utilizing signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to determine relative position in GPS-denied areas. Using orientation and pace invariant gait dynamics images (GDIs) to determine relative position in GPS-denied areas. A method of using signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to determine absolute position using GDI terrain IDs. A method of using signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to identity position relative to land classes. Using orientation and pace in variant gait dynamics images (GDIs) to identity position relative to land classes. |
| US10018467B2 |
System and method for measuring a distance to an object
A system for measuring a distance to an object includes a camera positioned at a location and a signal generated by the camera that is reflective of a camera setting. A controller operably connected to the camera receives the signal and generates an accuracy signal based on the signal. The accuracy signal is reflective of a predicted accuracy of a distance measurement. An indicator operably connected to the controller provides an indication reflective of the accuracy signal. A method for measuring a distance to an object includes positioning a camera and generating a signal reflective of a predicted accuracy of a distance measurement. The method further includes providing an indication reflective of the signal, capturing one or more images of the object at the location, and calculating a distance to the object based on the one or more captured images of the object at the location. |
| US10018460B2 |
Interferometric measuring device with detectors set at different angular ranges
A device for the interferometric measuring of an object, including a light source to generate an emitted beam, a beam splitting device for splitting the emitted beam into a measuring beam and at least first and second reference beams, an optic interference device, and first and second detectors, with the interference device and the first detector being embodied cooperating such that the measuring beam, at least partially reflected by the object, and the first reference beam are interfered on at least one detector area of the first detector. The interference device and the second detector are embodied cooperating such that the measuring beam, at least partially scattered by the object, and the second reference beam are interfered on at least one detector area of the second detector. A method is also provided for the interferometric measuring of an object. |
| US10018458B2 |
Validating parts using a number of contiguous coupons produced from part excess
A method and a check fixture is presented. A part having a number of contiguous coupons is processed using an automated tool. Geometry of the number of contiguous coupons is inspected to produce inspection results. The part is validated using the inspection results. |
| US10018457B2 |
Roller chain wear gauge
Devices and methods for measuring roller chain wear are provided. A roller chain wear gauge may include an elongated structure configured to be inserted into a gap between two roller links of a chain joined by a pin link of the chain, the chain having an associated chain size. The elongated structure may include a first side surface, a second side surface, a length extending along a longitudinal axis of the elongated structure, and a plurality of widths located along the length and defined by and between the first and second side surfaces. The first side surface may extend at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis such that the plurality of widths continuously tapers over the length. The plurality of widths may be calibrated against a reference chain representative of the associated chain size. |
| US10018452B1 |
Toy dart
The invention relates to a dart head for a toy dart, comprising a body having a hollow stem portion integrally formed with and longitudinally extending from an enlarged, hollow head portion; the head portion and the stem portion being fluidly connected, with the head portion defining at least one first transverse internal head dimension, and the stem portion defining at least one first transverse internal stem dimension; wherein the at least one first transverse internal head dimension is larger than the at least one first transverse internal stem dimension. The invention also relates to a toy dart comprising a dart body connectable with the dart head as described, and a method of manufacturing the dart head as described. |
| US10018451B1 |
Toy dart
The invention relates to a dart head for a toy dart. The dart head comprises a body having an enlarged head portion integrally formed with a stem portion longitudinally extended from the head portion, wherein the head portion is hollow. The invention also relates to a toy dart comprising a dart body connectable with the dart head as described. |
| US10018450B2 |
Automated target system
Example systems, devices, and methods related to an automated target system are provided. In this regard, a target pod device, that may be installed in a target base is provided. The target pod device may include a hinge, a target paddle, a rotary actuator, a sensor, and a processor. The target paddle may be operably coupled to the hinge and the rotary actuator may be operably coupled to the target paddle. The rotary actuator may be configured to rotate the target paddle to a deployed position or a retracted position. The sensor may detect that the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the rotary actuator to cause the rotary actuator to rotate the target paddle, and determine whether the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position by a projectile. |
| US10018444B1 |
Bow holder apparatus
A bow holder apparatus for supporting a bow and making the bow readily available for immediate use. The bow holder apparatus includes a support assembly including a bar having a main portion and opposed end portions; and a clamping assembly including a pair of levers pivotably coupled to the bar and engagably biased with the end portions of the bar. |
| US10018435B2 |
Magazine with improved loading assembly
A magazine loading assembly consists of telescoping segments that pull down a magazine spring plate, but leave the magazine follower in place, to release the spring pressure and allow for ease in loading. |
| US10018431B2 |
Condensate removal sootblower nozzle
A nozzle block for a sootblower of the type for cleaning internal heat transfer surfaces of large scale coal fired combustion systems. For cleaning the internal surfaces, a cleaning medium is often used in the form of steam. Due to the cyclical operations and the process of condensation, condensate slugs of water can form in the sootblower fluid flow components. If these slugs are ejected against clean surfaces, undesirable erosion can occur. Several embodiments of nozzle blocks are described each having one or more ejection ports at their distal ends configured to maximize the ejection of condensates while minimizing their cross-sectional area which would diminish nozzle fluidic efficiency. Additional features enhance the ability of the nozzle block to separate and disperse condensate from the slots. |
| US10018428B2 |
Method and apparatus for heat spreaders having a vapor chamber with a wick structure to promote incipient boiling
Methods and apparatus for a heat spreader including a vapor chamber, a fluid in the vapor chamber, a wick disposed in the vapor chamber, the wick comprising a metal wick structure, and a coating on wick comprising carbon nanotubes for promoting incipient boiling of the fluid. |
| US10018426B2 |
Composite heat pipes and sandwich panels, radiator panels, and spacecraft with composite heat pipes
Composite heat pipes, methods of assembling composite heat pipes, sandwich panels having one or more composite heat pipes, methods of assembling sandwich panels, radiator panels, methods of assembling radiator panels, spacecraft, and methods of assembling spacecraft are disclosed. Composite heat pipes include an elongate conductive casing and one or more fiber reinforced composite layers operatively coupled to one or more lateral sides of the elongate conductive casing. Sandwich panels include two spaced-apart face-sheets, a core positioned between the two spaced-apart face-sheets, and one or more composite heat pipes. Spacecraft include a body and two radiator panels operatively coupled to the body opposite each other. |
| US10018424B2 |
Counter spiral tube and shell heat exchanger
A heat exchanger has an outer shell enclosing an inner chamber and extending between a first inlet and a first outlet. The chamber receives a separating wall. The shell extends between axial ends, and generally along a helix. The helix is defined with the wall moving in a continuous manner along a first axial direction and with a circumferential component between the first inlet and the first outlet. A plurality of tubes extend through openings in the separating wall and generally along a helix. The plurality of tubes extend from a second inlet and a second outlet, and with the helix defined along the first axial direction and with a component in a circumferential direction. A method and a temperature control system are also disclosed. |
| US10018409B2 |
U-shaped tuck shelf
A refrigerator cabinet including a plurality of U-shaped shelves is provided. Each of the plurality of U-shaped shelves includes left, right and back portions located in a horizontal fashion with one shelf above another. A mounting structure is provided for supporting the U-shaped shelves; and a removable shelf is located within one or more of the U-shaped shelves. In addition, a tuck shelf is mounted in at least one of the plurality of U-shaped shelves, the tuck shelf being disposed either against at least a back portion of the at least one U-shaped shelf or between the removable shelf and a portion of the at least one U-shaped shelf that is closest to a user of the refrigerator. |
| US10018406B2 |
Multi-layer gas barrier materials for vacuum insulated structure
A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet structure includes providing a multi-layer sheet of material comprising at least one layer of barrier material that is disposed between first and second outer structural layers. The barrier material and the first and second outer layers comprise thermoplastic polymers. The multi-layer sheet of material is thermoformed to form a non-planar first component having a central portion and four sidewalls extending transversely from the central portion. The method further includes securing a second component having a central portion and four sidewalls extending transversely from the central portion to the first component to form an interior space therebetween. Porous filler material is positioned in the interior space, and a vacuum is formed in the interior space. The first and second components are sealed together to form a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet structure. |
| US10018404B2 |
Refrigerator having a door
A refrigerator includes a door having a user interface electrical module, an accommodating space accommodating the user interface electrical module, a handle groove, and a concave portion being open towards a front surface and a side surface of the door in such a way that the handle groove is accessible to a user through the concave portion. The door includes a user interface housing. The accommodating space, the handle groove and the concave portion are located within the user interface housing and are successively disposed side by side along a depth direction of the handle groove. |
| US10018399B2 |
Transport refrigeration system having electric fans
A transport refrigeration system having one or more compressors forming part of a refrigeration circuit for cooling an interior compartment of a container or refrigerated trailer; and one or more fans powered by direct current (DC) power, the one or more fans being at least one of an evaporator fan, a condenser fan and a ventilation fan. |
| US10018397B2 |
Cooled storage system
A cooled storage system comprises a grid structure (20) of storage cells, where each cell is arranged to accommodate a vertical stack of storage bins and having a top level, at least one remotely operated vehicle (27) arranged to move at the top level of the grid structure (20) and receive a bin from a storage cell at the top level of the grid structure (20), where there is provided thermal insulation between at least a section of the grid structure (20) and the remotely operated vehicle (27), and said section of the grid structure (20) has a temperature that is lower than the temperature of the remotely operated vehicle (27). |
| US10018396B2 |
Universal and flexible cooling module set (CMS) configuration and architecture
A refrigerator is provided that includes at least one freezer compartment and at least one refrigerator compartment, wherein the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment are defined by a plurality of interior surfaces. The refrigerator further includes a cooling module set (CMS) removably attached to at least one of the plurality of interior surfaces, wherein the CMS is configured to operate in any orientation of a plurality of orientations, and the CMS is further configured to be repositionable with respect to the plurality of interior surfaces to alter a shape of at least one of the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment. |
| US10018390B2 |
Air-conditioning apparatus
An air-conditioning apparatus includes actuation control means including an actuation unit that sequentially opens heat medium flow switching devices or heat medium flow control devices on a one-by-one basis. The actuation control means performs control in such a manner that start time of driving of pumps is later than start of actuation of the heat medium flow switching devices and the heat medium flow control devices. |
| US10018385B2 |
Solid-state heating or cooling systems, devices, and methods
A system for heating/cooling includes a plurality of thermoelastic modules. Each of the modules includes one or more structures formed of shape memory alloy, which converts from austenite to martensite upon application of a first stress and release latent heat from the conversion. During a first part of a heating/cooling cycle, a first module is stressed to cause conversion. The latent heat released from the first module is rejected to a heat sink while a second unstressed module absorbs heat from a heat source. During a second part of the heating/cooling cycle, the first and second modules are connected together to transfer heat therebetween for heat recovery. The cycle can be repeated indefinitely with the first and second modules alternating roles. Structures of the thermoelastic cooling material and specific applications thereof are also disclosed. |
| US10018380B2 |
Cryogenic refrigerator
A cryogenic refrigerator includes a compressor that compresses a working gas; an expansion chamber where the working gas compressed by the compressor expands and generates cooling; a valve mechanism including a stator valve and a rotor valve, which rotates with respect to the stator valve; and a forcing mechanism that applies a force to one of the rotor valve or the stator valve toward the other one of the rotor valve or the stator valve. The valve mechanism is configured to switch a flow of the working gas between the compressor and the expansion chamber as the rotor valve rotates. The forcing mechanism is arranged such that the center of the force applied by the forcing mechanism deviates from the center of the valve mechanism. |
| US10018374B1 |
Air register
An air register includes a body having a front plate with a front surface, a rear surface, and at least one opening extending from the front surface to the rear surface, a plurality of louver positioned rearward of the front plate and the rear surface and movable from an open position to permit air flow through the air register to a closed position to restrict air flow through the air register, and wherein each of the plurality of louvers includes at least one gasket compressible when the air register is in the closed position. |
| US10018369B2 |
Air curtain device
[Object of the Invention] An object of the present invention is to develop an air curtain device generating parallel air flow based on the knowledge in that parallel air flow generated at the outlet of a turbulent flow runup zone does not include vortex flows and has strong air current interruption performance.[Disclosure of the Invention] An air curtain device comprises a first ventilation box comprising a discharge elbow provided with guide vanes, a honeycomb, an industrial use ventilating fan, a suction elbow provided with guide vanes, and a pre-filter, wherein the aforesaid elements are sequentially accommodated in a rectangular box whose one side surface is open and an outlet port of the discharge elbow provided with guide vanes and the pre-filter are disposed on the open side surface of the rectangular box, and a second ventilation box of the same structure as the first ventilation box, wherein the first ventilation box is put on an entrance floor with the discharge elbow provided with guide vanes above, and the second ventilation box is put on the entrance floor with the discharge elbow provided with guide vanes below, so that the first ventilation box and the second ventilation box oppose each other at their open side surfaces in a mutually upside-down manner and the first ventilation box and the second ventilation box are distanced from each other by a breadth Xg of the entrance, and wherein an entrance ceiling is provided to a breadth equal to the distance between the ventilation boxes so as to connect a top of the first ventilation box with a top of the second ventilation box, thereby forming an air curtain device entrance, wherein relation between the breadth Xg of the entrance of the air curtain device and a breadth D of the outlet ports of the discharge elbows provided with guide vanes is set at Xg≤5D. |
| US10018364B2 |
Oven appliance with dual opening and closing doors
An oven appliance with a cabinet that defines a chamber for cooking food items is provided. A pair of doors is rotatably mounted to provide selective access to the chamber of the cabinet. The pair of doors is connected with a linkage assembly that simultaneously opens and closes the pair of doors. The linkage includes features for rotating one door of the pair at a first angular velocity and for rotating another of the pair of doors at a second angular velocity. An angular velocity differential between the first angular velocity and the second angular velocity can limit impacting or rubbing between the pair of doors during simultaneous opening and closing of the pair of doors. |
| US10018363B1 |
Hearth oven
An oven is provided. The oven includes a housing comprising a baking surface and an enclosure. The baking surface extends within the housing and includes side apertures with a first plurality of in-shot burners that extend through each aperture, wherein during operation heated combustion gas from the burners is directed toward the roof of the enclosure during operation. The oven additionally includes a box disposed below the baking surface with an interior that is in thermal communication with the baking surface, wherein the box supports a burner that is oriented such that heated combustion gas from the burners flows through the box and a portion of the heat from combustion is transferred through the baking surface. |
| US10018359B2 |
Gas turbine combustor
A gas turbine combustor 2 according to the present invention comprises: a combustion chamber 50 in which fuel is burned with air to generate combustion gas; a plurality of fuel nozzles 30 arranged in multiple concentric annular rows; a first plate 32 arranged downstream of the fuel nozzles 30 and having multiple concentric circular air hole rows made up of a plurality of air holes corresponding to the fuel nozzles 30; a second plate 33 arranged downstream of the first plate 32 and having multiple air hole rows corresponding to the air hole rows of the first plate 32; and a partition wall part 37 which partitions a space part 46 between the first plate 32 and the second plate 33 into rooms corresponding to the air hole rows. |
| US10018358B2 |
Method and system for igniter health monitoring in a gas turbine engine
Techniques for monitoring health of an igniter (202) in a gas turbine engine (201) include a sensor (270) mounted to detect signals in a combustor (260) and a processor (180) in electrical communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to receive (601) from the sensor first data that indicates signal changes in each of a plurality of time bins during operation of the igniter in the combustor. Information characteristics of the first data are determined (603). A value is determined (615) of a similarity measure that indicates similarity of the information characteristics to target information characteristics. Based on the value of the similarity measure, a condition of the igniter is determined (633) and a device is operated (635) based on the conditions, for example the condition is presented on a display (714). |
| US10018356B2 |
System and method for controlling one or more process parameters associated with a combustion process
The present invention relates generally to the generation of steam via the use of a combustion process to produce heat and, in one embodiment, to a device, system and/or method that enables one to control one or more process parameters of a combustion process so as to yield at least one desirable change in at least one downstream parameter. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a system and/or method for controlling at least one process parameter of a combustion process so as to yield at least one desirable change in at least one downstream process parameter associated with one or more of a wet flue gas desulfurization (WFGD) unit, a particulate collection device and/or control of additives thereto and/or a nitrogen oxide control device and/or control of additives thereto and/or additives to the system. |
| US10018354B2 |
Inlet assembly
An inlet assembly for a burner includes a manifold having an inlet aperture and a coaxially aligned outlet aperture, the manifold having a nozzle bore extending along a longitudinal axis between the inlet aperture and the outlet aperture for conveying an effluent gas from an inlet pipe coupleable with the inlet aperture to the outlet aperture for delivery to a combustion chamber of the burner. A nozzle bore scraper is housed within the nozzle bore. An actuator is operable to reciprocate the nozzle bore scraper relative to the nozzle bore, the nozzle bore scraper reciprocating along the longitudinal axis within the nozzle bore between a rest position and an actuated position to reduce effluent gas deposits within the nozzle bore. |
| US10018343B2 |
Modular light system
Provided is a light tile including a light-source bed having a rear face and a front face configured for accommodating at least one light source; and a base unit having a rear face and a front face. The base unit includes an electric unit and an interconnecting arrangement for interconnecting the base unit with a base unit of at least one other light tile. The base unit is configured for interfacing with the light-source bed so as to establish mechanical connection therebetween, and the electric unit is configured to be electrically connected with the light-source bed so as to establish electric communication therebetween and to provide electric power to the at least one light source. |
| US10018335B2 |
Stack unit for signal indicator lamp, and signal indicator lamp
A stack unit is provided for a signal indicator lamp including a plurality of such stack units stacked in a stacking direction. The stack unit includes an outer member, an inner member provided in a first internal space of the outer member, a support portion provided on the outer member, a board held in a second internal space of the inner member, and a first connector and a second connector for external electrical connection. The support portion supports the inner member so that the inner member is rotatable relative to the outer member about a rotation axis extending in the stacking direction and immovable relative to the outer member in the stacking direction. The first connector is provided at one end of the board with respect to the stacking direction, and the second connector is provided at an other end of the board. |
| US10018332B2 |
Fixture and a method for servicing or cleaning an ornamental fixture
An ornamental fixture having a support structure and a plurality of ornaments mounted to the support structure in a substantially completely spherical arrangement of ornaments. The ornaments may be glass crystal ornaments, for example, octagonal glass crystals, and a light may be mounted within the fixture. The support structure may include an upper support ring and at least one lower support ring vertically spaced from the upper support ring and a plurality of arcuate sector assemblies removably mounted to the upper support ring and the at least one lower support ring. The sector assemblies retain the ornaments to provide a substantially continuous 360-degree array of ornaments. The sector assemblies can also be disassembled from the support structure for maintenance, servicing, relamping, and cleaning of the fixture. For example, the disassembled components of the fixture may be washed in a dishwasher without damaging the ornaments or the support structure. |
| US10018329B1 |
Framing contrast of multiparameter theatrical lighting fixtures
A plurality of framing blades; and a multiparameter theater light including a light source; and an optical component. Each of the plurality of framing blades configured to be placed in a path of the light source so that at least one surface of each of the plurality of framing blades reflects light rays from the light source. At least one surface of each of the plurality of framing blades may include a plurality of peaks and a plurality of troughs, alternating between a peak and a trough, and the distance between adjacent peaks varies; and wherein light rays incident on the at least one surface with the same angle of incidence with respect to a straight line defining a length of each of the plurality of framing blades, have a different angle of reflection with respect to the straight line, depending on where the light rays are incident on. |
| US10018327B2 |
Optical sheet unit
The present invention may relate to an optical sheet unit. According to an embodiment of the present invention, disclosed is an optical sheet unit comprising: a diffusion sheet for diffusing incident light such that the light can be uniformly emitted; a prism sheet unit arranged at the position facing the diffusion sheet to concentrate the light incident from the diffusion sheet; and a bonding layer formed between the prism sheet unit and the diffusion sheet to bond the entire surfaces of the prism sheet unit and the diffusion sheet facing each other. |
| US10018323B2 |
Vehicle headlight
The invention relates to a vehicle headlight having at least one light source arrangement comprising a laser, and having a headlight lens comprising a body composed of a transparent material, wherein the body comprises at least one light tunnel and a light-conducting part having at least one optically active light exit surface, wherein the light tunnel comprises at least one, more particularly optically active, light entrance surface and undergoes transition with a bend into the light-conducting part for the purpose of imaging the bend as a bright-dark boundary by means of light coupled or radiated from the light source arrangement into the light entrance surface. |
| US10018319B2 |
Method for determining the zero position of a mirror device of a vehicle headlight
In order to determine a zero position of the actuating drive (14) of a luminous range adjustment of a light module (10) in a headlamp for vehicles, light coming from the light source (1) is directed onto an absorber surface (12). The absorber surface (12) has an opening, through which light passes as a delimited light beam (17). By means of the actuating drive (14), the light module (10) is pivoted in terms of its angle position, an intensity of the light beam (17) passing through the opening being detected by means of a light-sensitive sensor (15) which is arranged behind the absorber surface (12). |
| US10018318B2 |
Lighting structure of a vehicular headlamp module
A lighting structure of a vehicular headlamp module includes a reflector, and a base is located under the reflector and has a lighting element. A shade is integrated at the base, and its central region has a shape of arc and protrudes toward the base. A top of a first reflection body has a reflective inclined plane, which is located at the front end of the base and in back of the shade, A second reflection body has a light-blocking inclined plane, which is located at the front end of the base and in front of the shade and located at the other side of the prominent point. A projection lens set is connected with the base. The light emitted from the lighting element is transmitted through, reflected to and refracted by the projection lens set to form a clear light-distributed pattern that prevents from glare. |
| US10018315B2 |
Light source assembly, and headlamp and vehicle having the same
A light source assembly for a headlamp of a vehicle includes a light source, a lens group, a light adjusting device, and a fluorescent layer. The light source emits light. The lens group increases an incident angle of the light from the light source while the light adjusting device, comprising three different types of crystal, can change an outgoing direction of light from the lens group, thereby adjusting an intensity of the light through different portions of the light adjusting device. The fluorescent layer is triggered by the light and different fluorescent layers can be compensated for by the light adjusting device to form a final emitted white light. |
| US10018312B2 |
Light fixture with touch control finial
A light fixture includes a platform, a trunk support, a light source assembly, and a finial. The trunk support is coupled to and extends upwardly from the platform. The trunk support defines an elongated cavity therein, exterior surfaces facing away from the elongated cavity, and an end opposite the platform. The end defines an opening to the elongated cavity. The light source assembly includes light sources and wiring in electrical communication with the light sources. The light sources are coupled to exterior surfaces of the trunk support, and the wiring extends from the light sources, into the elongated cavity, and out the opening in the end of the trunk support. The finial caps the top end of the trunk support. The finial is coupled with the wiring extending out the opening in the end of trunk support to maintain electrical continuity with the light source assembly. |
| US10018311B2 |
Lighting device and corresponding mounting housing, kit and method
A lighting device may include a strip-like carrier with a first and a second opposed faces with light radiation sources on the first face, and a strip-like profiled member having a pi-shaped cross section, including a channel-like central portion with a bottom wall and side walls. The strip-like carrier is arranged in the profiled member with the first face and the light radiation sources facing outwardly of the central portion and the second face facing the bottom wall of central portion. The pi-shaped profiled member includes two sidewise extensions laterally to the central portion, to provide lateral fixing formations for the lighting device. |
| US10018310B2 |
LED lamp unit, in particular for automotive lamps
The present invention relates to a LED lamp unit (10) comprising at least two LED light sources (2) arranged between a heat sink (3) and an electrical connector base at two opposing sides of the lamp unit (10) to emit in opposed half spaces. The proposed LED lamp unit can be constructed in a very compact form in order to replace known halogen, xenon and incandescent bulbs without changing the construction of the reflector and mechanical parts in a head lamp or signaling lamp. |
| US10018309B2 |
Control head of a fluid measuring device, fluid measuring device, and method of manufacturing a control head
A fluid control head of a fluid controlling or fluid measuring device has a onepiece outer housing which includes a surrounding shell surface, an open face side formed by a first opening and facing the device, and a lateral bulge having a lateral, more particularly radial opening in the shell surface. The outer housing is a one-piece housing shaped by hydroforming. |
| US10018302B2 |
High pressure tank and manufacturing method of high pressure tank
A high pressure tank has a liner and a reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer is formed on an outer surface of the liner. An adhesion inhibiting process that inhibits the liner from adhering to the reinforcing layer is applied to at least a portion of the liner in a region contacting the reinforcing layer. |
| US10018299B2 |
Wall mount for screens with automatic locking mechanism
A wall mounting kit for mounting a screen on a wall, including a wall mount frame configured to be attached to the wall, one or more screen hook interfaces that are configured to be coupled to the screen and enable hanging the screen onto the wall mount frame, wherein the screen hook interfaces lock onto the wall mount frame so that the screen will not accidentally fall off by applying a force in a single direction; and wherein the screen hook interfaces are each formed by folding a cut out piece of a sheet of material without requiring additional elements to lock onto the wall mount frame. |
| US10018296B2 |
Connector
A connector for a fluid medium to be conditioned, wherein an internal pipe is provided for the fluid medium to be conditioned and at least one external pipe for a fluid conditioning medium. The internal pipe is encompassed by the external pipe and runs substantially parallel to the external pipe. At least one conducting channel is arranged between the internal pipe and the external pipe for the fluid conditioning medium or for the fluid medium to be conditioned. In one form the connector is made by injection molding. |
| US10018294B2 |
Quick connector with safely locking function
A quick connector includes a connector body, a spring, a plurality of positioning balls, a push ring, a movable sleeve, a snap ring, and a locking structure. When a coupling is inserted into the connector body, the push ring is pushed the spring to press the positioning balls which press the coupling so that the coupling is locked onto the connector body. The movable sleeve is driven to return the push ring to release the coupling from the positioning balls. Thus, the movable sleeve is locked by the locking structure and cannot be moved any more so that the movable sleeve will not be driven inadvertently due to an external force and can press the positioning balls to lock the coupling so as to prevent the coupling from being detached from the connector body. |
| US10018292B2 |
End fitting for connecting a flexible pipe for transporting a cryogenic fluid
The disclosure relates to an end fitting (40) for connecting a flexible pipe for transporting a cryogenic fluid, comprising thermal insulation means (65) interposed between the cold part (41) of the connecting end fitting and the rear part (51) for crimping the end of a leak proof sealed external sheath (9) of said flexible pipe. |
| US10018283B2 |
Water outlet structure
A water outlet structure has an inner pipe connected to a shell. The water outlet structure is connected to a water supply pipe by a locking member. A sphere and two pads are confined in a valve room of the inner pipe. Two ends of a shaft of an operating member are connected to the sphere in the inner pipe and a valve bar. An end of the valve bar extending from the shell is connected to a cap of a handle. A toggle bar of the handle can be toggled to rotate the sphere by only 90 degrees. When the sphere is not rotated, a through hole of the sphere is not in communication with a channel of the inner pipe. When the sphere is gradually rotated and eventually by 90 degrees, the through hole is gradually aligned with the channel and in communication with the channel coaxially. |
| US10018281B2 |
Throttle valve
A throttle valve is provided, including a throttle valve body, a valve plug, a hollow seal, a cover, a spring, and a bushing. A flow path is formed in the throttle valve body. The valve plug is disposed in the throttle valve body. The degree of opening of the flow path is modified by rotating the valve plug. The hollow seal is disposed in the throttle valve body. The hollow seal abuts the valve plug. The cover is connected to the throttle valve body. An outlet is formed on the cover, the cover comprises a cover flange, and the cover flange surrounds the outlet. The spring abuts the cover flange to apply an elastic force to the hollow seal for tightly contacting the hollow seal with the valve plug. The spring is telescoped on the bushing, and a first end of the bushing pushes the hollow seal. |
| US10018279B2 |
Fluid control device
A fluid control device (100) having a housing (10) with at least one first port (16) and at least one second port (18, 20), wherein a valve body (30) is enclosed in the housing (10), the valve body (30) providing a fluid path (60) having a first path portion (62) proximal to the first port (16) and an opposing second path portion (64) in a distance from the first port (16) and proximal to the at least one second port (18, 20), the fluid path (60) being switchable between at least a first position (80) and at least a second position (82) in relation to the at least one second port (18, 20) by rotating the valve body (30) around the first main axis (22) of the at least one first port (16). |
| US10018277B2 |
Flow rate control valve and mass flow controller using the same
A flow rate control valve capable of eliminating an extra operation of a diaphragm spacer after a valve has become a closed state and shortening a response time is provided. It has an annular valve seat 115, a diaphragm 116 including a thin plate-shaped elastic body an outer peripheral part of which has been fixed, and a diaphragm spacer 117 located on the opposite side of the valve seat 115 with the diaphragm 116 interposed therebetween, and the annular valve seat 115, the diaphragm 116 and the diaphragm spacer 117 are coaxially disposed. And, it is structured that the annular valve seat 115 has, on its top, an inclined surface 123 inclined to the inner peripheral side, and the diaphragm 116 is displaced in a direction of the valve seat 115 and the inclined surface 123 on the top of the valve seat 115 and the diaphragm 116 abut against with no gap by pressing force of the diaphragm spacer 117. |
| US10018276B2 |
Trunnion-type ball valve
A trunnion-type ball valve including a seat retainer (14) attaching a ball seat(s) to at least one side of a ball (12) having a through hole (12a) provided in a body (11). The ball is turnably provided via a stem (13), and the ball seat is attached in a protrusion-prevented and free state in an attachment groove formed in the seat retainer. An excessive pressure due to an abnormal pressure rise in a cavity upon full close or upon full open is configured to be relieved into a flow channel via a communication part provided between an inner peripheral surface of the ball seat and the attachment groove by moving the seat retainer in a direction opposite to the ball by self-tension utilizing the pressure and pushing-out the ball seat to a ball-side by the excessive pressure flowed into a rear-surface side of the ball seat in the attachment groove. |
| US10018274B2 |
Device and method for magnetically controlled dry gas seal
A method to control an axial separation between a rotating ring and a stationary ring of a dry gas seal. The dry gas seal restricts leakage of a gas or other fluid to or from a rotating device. At least one property of the gas or other fluid is sensed. At least one of the axial separation between the rotating ring and the stationary ring, and a time rate of change of the axial separation, is sensed. A stiffness of a film between the rotating ring and the stationary ring is estimated. A field strength of at least one magnetic device is adjusted based on at least two of the sensed axial separation, the sensed time rate of change of the separation, and the estimated film stiffness. The axial separation between the rotating ring and the stationary ring is adjusted. |
| US10018271B2 |
System for detecting park state of a transmission
A transmission diagnostic system includes a pivotable member and an actuator. The actuator has a notch with a first side, a second side, and an opening between the two sides. The width of the opening is greater than a width of the pivotable member. The pivotable member is retained within the notch, and the actuator is configured to selectively pivot the pivotable member between an engaged position, corresponding to a PARK gear, and a disengaged position, corresponding to a gear other than PARK. The transmission diagnostic system also includes a biasing spring configured to exert a biasing torque on the pivotable member to bias the pivotable member toward the first side of the notch. The transmission diagnostic system further includes a controller configured to generate at least one diagnostic signal in response to the pivotable member not being in contact with the first side of the notch. |
| US10018270B2 |
Industrial vehicle and method for controlling industrial vehicle
An industrial vehicle includes a hydraulic mechanism, an operation lever, and a pump, a hydraulic control valve unit, a lever operation detector, an internal combustion engine controller, and a valve controller that controls the hydraulic control valve unit. When the lever operation detector detects the operation of the operation lever under a situation in which a speed of the internal combustion engine is less than or equal to a predetermined speed, the valve controller operates the hydraulic control valve unit to discharge the hydraulic oil without supplying the hydraulic oil to the hydraulic mechanism and instructs the internal combustion engine controller to increase the speed of the internal combustion engine, and subsequently operates the hydraulic control valve unit to supply the hydraulic mechanism with the hydraulic oil. |
| US10018269B2 |
Normally high acting linear force solenoid
A solenoid assembly is disposed in a bore of a valve body where the bore includes a plurality of ports. The solenoid assembly includes a bushing or sleeve disposed in the bore. The sleeve has at least one slot that is aligned with at least one of the plurality of ports. A valve is slidably disposed within the sleeve. A solenoid has a movable armature configured to move the valve. |
| US10018268B2 |
Compensation of influence of transverse acceleration on braking shift-down points
A method for controlling an automatic transmission of a vehicle includes detecting a deceleration of the vehicle; detecting a cornering value of the vehicle; determining, as a function of the deceleration and as a function of the cornering value, a compensated shift-down point of a rotational speed at which shifting into a relatively low gear of the transmission occurs; and selecting a gear as a function of the compensated shift-down point. |
| US10018265B2 |
Power transmission device
A reservoir plate for dividing an inside of a transmission case into a differential chamber and a hydraulic oil storage chamber includes: a cylindrical portion covering a part of a differential gear; a flange portion radially extending from the cylindrical portion; and a differential ring surrounding portion extending from an outer circumferential edge of the flange portion so that a part of a differential ring gear is covered from above without interfering with a drive pinion gear. The cylindrical portion, the flange portion, and the differential ring surrounding portion are integrally formed with each other. A seal member is interposed between the transmission case and the outer circumferential edge of the flange portion at least in the range below the differential ring surrounding portion. |
| US10018261B2 |
Starting device
When “It” is defined as the moment of inertia of all elements included in a torque transmission path from a front cover 3 to a damper hub 7, “Im” is defined as the moment of inertia of a first intermediate member 12 coupled to a vibration absorption spring Spd of a dynamic damper 20, “Idd” is defined as the moment of inertia of a mass body of the dynamic damper 20, “A=Im/It”, “B=Idd/Im”, and “Netag” is defined as a rotation speed of an engine corresponding to a frequency of vibration to be damped by the dynamic damper, the starting device is configured so as to satisfy 0.04≤A≤0.10, 0.90≤B≤2.60 and 900 rpm≤Netag≤1400 rpm. |
| US10018259B2 |
Gearbox for vehicles and vehicles comprising such a gearbox
The invention relates to a gearbox for vehicles, comprising a planetary gear with a ring gear a sun gear and a planet carrier on which at least one planet gear is rotatable mounted, which ring gear and sun gear engages with the at least one planet gear by teeth; and a gearbox housing surrounding the planetary gear. A first axially movable coupling sleeve is in a first gear position arranged to engage the ring gear with the gearbox housing in a second gear position arranged to engage the sun gear with the planet carrier and in a third gear position arranged to engage the planet carrier with the gearbox housing. A second axially movable coupling sleeve is in the third gear position arranged to engage the ring gear with an output shaft. The invention also relates to a vehicle, which comprises such a gearbox. |
| US10018256B1 |
Low cost block and tackle robot transmission
A block-and-tackle transmission includes a timing belt input pinion, a timing belt, two or more shuttles, an output cable, and an output hub. The timing belt input pinion is for receiving input power. The timing belt is driven by the input pinion. The timing belt causes two shuttles of the two or more shuttles to move in opposing directions. Opposing ends of the output cable are pulled by two of the two or more shuttles. The output cable causes the output hub to transmit output power. |
| US10018255B2 |
Gearless speed reducer or increaser
A gearless speed reducer or increaser consists of an input shaft, an output shaft, and a motor connected to the input shaft. There is an external race connected to one of the shafts, and an internal race attached to the other shaft. Two ball bearings are disposed between the races and held in place by a finger assist. After the ball bearings have been inserted, the shafts are tilted relative to each other so that the balls become fixed in pockets created between the races and cannot slide within the races. |
| US10018250B2 |
Power transmitting apparatus for vehicle
A power transmitting apparatus may include first and second input shafts selectively receiving torque of a power source through first and second clutches, first and second output shafts disposed in parallel with the first and second input shafts, a plurality of input gears disposed on the first and second input shafts, and at least five speed gears selectively connected to the first and second output shafts through a plurality of synchronizer modules. |
| US10018245B2 |
Pendulum crank bumper
A bumper for a pendulum that cannot inadvertently become loose is disclosed. The pendulum has at least one and preferably a pair of spaced apart, elongated bumpers. The elongated bumpers generally have an L-shape. The pendulum is comprised of two halves. L-shaped channels are formed in each pendulum half. The bumpers are fitted into channels of the same shape formed in the pendulum halves. When the two halves are fitted together, the L-shaped bumper is captured therebetween. Each pendulum half includes an elevated central area and a pair of recessed areas with each recessed area formed on one side of the elevated area. Side walls are formed at the intersections of the elevated area and the recessed areas. A base wall is formed along the lower edge of the elevated area. The bumper ends extend from the elevated area beyond the side walls and base wall. |
| US10018243B1 |
Vibration isolation of electronics and/or components
Implementations of the present invention relate to devices, systems, and methods for isolating electronic components from input vibrations. The vibration isolation device may passively isolate the housed electronics from substantially all input vibrations. The vibration isolation device may include elastic members to suspend the electronic components within a support frame such that input vibrations are unable to directly influence the electronic components. |
| US10018242B2 |
Axially damped hydraulic mount assembly
An example mount assembly includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The assembly also includes an inertia track having a central opening defining an axis. The inertia track defines a passage in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber. The inertia track is moveable along the axis. |
| US10018237B2 |
Towed roping dummy shock absorption apparatus
The towed roping dummy shock absorption apparatus provides for an apparatus designed to be inserted between a pulling vehicle and a towed roping dummy when practicing team roping from horseback. The apparatus provides for modulation of jerks and forces on the dummy that cause strain on the vehicle, dummy and horse, as well as providing for more consistent speed when being towed. |
| US10018230B2 |
Permanently engaged starter with dry friction clutch
An engine starter that includes a starter motor, a ring gear, a pinion driven by the starter motor and meshingly engaged with the ring gear, a disk that is configured to be coupled to an engine crankshaft for common rotation, and a dry clutch that is configured to selectively couple the ring gear to the disk. |
| US10018229B2 |
Protection arrangement for a universal joint shaft
A universal joint shaft protection arrangement has a protection device (3) with at least one protection cone (11) and a projection pot (6). The protection pot (6) is attached to a stationary component. The protection cone (11) at least partially accommodates the protection pot in an axially overlapping manner. At least one driver (25, 25′) is retained at the outside on the protection cone (11). The at least one driver (25, 25′) radially engages a first recess (27, 27′) in the protection cone (11) and a second recess (28, 28′) in the protection pot (6) to support the protection cone (11) and the protection pot (6) in a circumferential direction against one another. The second recess (28, 28′) is formed as a slot in the protection pot (6). |
| US10018224B2 |
Machine structural member with nesting linear slides
An improved design and method is disclosed that uses a novel nesting linear slide which incorporates machine tool slides or ways into a structural member. The design simplifies the fabrication and assembly of components requiring accurate sliding alignment, such as milling machine bases, saddles, tables and columns. Due to the use of the single piece, which replaces multiple pieces in the prior art, fabrication and assembly costs are also significantly lower. The invention also enables a method of construction utilizing the novel single shape component which simplifies the assembly of machines requiring sliding surfaces with accurate alignment. The invention essentially comprises a single structural element that includes both male and female sliding members. By nesting two of the single structural elements it is possible to create sliding joints for machine tool bases, saddles, tables, and columns, as well as a wide variety of other sliding joints, in an extremely cost-effective manner. The simplicity and low cost of the method will be especially advantageous in the manufacture of small machine tools and other machines intended for higher volume production. |
| US10018221B2 |
Fracture-separated engine component and method for manufacturing same
A fracture-separated engine component and a method for manufacturing same is described. The engine component includes first and second parts each having a fracture surface extending along a fracture plane. Prior to fracture separation, the engine component is case-hardened by nitriding and has a nitriding hardness depth of 0.4 to 0.7 mm. After the nitriding, the engine component is cooled such that each one of the subsequent fracture surfaces reaches a temperature below −100° C. The fracture separation is then performed. After, the engine component has two fracture surfaces along a fracture plane, the fracture surfaces having hardened peripheral areas and unhardened core sections. No point of the unhardened core sections located in the fracture plane is located at a distance greater than 1.1 mm from a nearest hardened peripheral area. Each one of the fracture surfaces includes elongated partial fracture surfaces with a width of less than 3.2 mm. |
| US10018218B2 |
Refrigerator and refrigerator door
A refrigerator and refrigerator door in which the door includes a door panel that includes metal and that defines a first surface of the door and a second surface of the door. The door also includes a bending portion that is bent from the door panel toward a first side of the door panel and a cap panel that includes metal, that defines a third surface of the door and a fourth surface of the door, that is coupled to the door panel and a first surface of the bending portion, and that includes a recess. The door further includes a fixing member that is configured to press a second surface of the bending portion and that is coupled to the cap panel. The bending portion of the door is configured to be pressed between the cap panel and the fixing member. |
| US10018216B1 |
Slotted nut for hold down threaded rods
A slotted nut has a body with a top surface, a bottom surface and a central axis. The body includes a base portion with first and second corners diagonally disposed from each other, the base portion including a flat surface. First arm portion and second arm portion extend from the first and second corners, respectively. The first and second arm portions are each C-shaped with respective first and second half-circle threaded openings including respective first and second centers disposed on the central axis. The first and second half-circle threaded openings face inwardly toward the central axis. The bottom surface is ramped from a third corner on the bottom surface toward the first arm portion to define a gap between the bottom surface below the first arm portion and a horizontal plane perpendicular to the central axis when the third corner is on the bottom surface. |
| US10018210B2 |
Component having an integral bond and joining method
A component includes at least first and second plastics component parts which are interconnected in a connection zone. A reinforcing element includes at least one wire which bridges the connection zone. The first and second plastics component parts are welded together and/or are fused together in the connection zone. The plastics component parts may be bonded to one another. |
| US10018209B2 |
Insert and method for anchoring in a cored panel
In an illustrative embodiment, an insert apparatus for creating an attachment point in an aircraft panel includes a flange insert configured for bonding against an inner surface of a skin of the aircraft panel such that a portion of a load from a component mounted to the attachment point is distributed through the skin. The flange insert may include a wide flange, a bore, and a central opening through the wide flange and the bore, and a nut including an enlarged end and a shaft, where the nut is disposed in the central opening of the flange such that the enlarged end is proximate the wide flange and the shaft extends along the bore. Upon bonding to the aircraft panel, the bore may extend from an underside of the wide flange to proximate an outer surface of the skin of the aircraft panel. |
| US10018198B2 |
Pump arrangement having temperature control components
Pump arrangement (20) for conveying a fluid, with a housing (22), with a first rotatably mounted pump member (24), and with a second rotatably mounted pump member (26), wherein a fluid-conveying effect is produced by means of a relative rotary movement between the first and the second pump member (24, 26), wherein the first pump member (24) can be driven by an electric motor (42) which is arranged concentrically to the first pump member (24) and which has a stator (44) and a rotor (46), wherein the rotor (46) is fixed to the first pump member (24) and wherein the pump arrangement (20) is constructed in such a way that fluid is present in an annular gap (58) between the rotor (46) and the stator (44). In this case, the pump arrangement has temperature control means for heating the fluid in the annular gap (58). |
| US10018197B2 |
Low-pulse vane pumps
The vane pump includes a housing enclosing the rotor and vanes, the housing including an inner surface defined by a core profile to cause the vanes to extend and retract radially to provide a predetermined vane displacement with rotation of the vanes. The core profile includes an inlet profile portion and an outlet profile portion, wherein the core profile includes a vane radius modifying portion defined between the inlet profile portion and the outlet profile portion such that a radial extension of a vane that is guided along the inner surface will change when transiting the vane radius modifying portion. |
| US10018190B1 |
Hydraulic running surface
A valve plate or end cap includes a running surface having a pair of arcuate kidney ports formed thereon. The running surface also includes a plurality of pressure gradient grooves formed on the running surface, each pressure gradient groove having a proximal end adjacent to a respective one of the ends of one of the kidney ports and a distal end. The distal end of one of the pressure gradient grooves associated with one kidney port may overlap the distal end of a pressure gradient groove associated with the other kidney port. The distal end of at least one of the pressure gradient grooves is located outside the circumference of a pitch circle that passes through the center of each kidney port. The distal end of at least one of the other pressure gradient grooves is located inside the pitch circle circumference. |
| US10018189B1 |
Wind turbine tower cable positioning device
A cable positioning and securement system for use in a wind turbine includes an inner ring member configured to non-rotationally engage one or more cables extending from the nacelle into the wind turbine tower. An outer ring member is disposed concentric to the inner ring member. A bearing device is configured between the inner ring member and the outer ring member. One or more fixing devices extend radially from the outer ring member and attach to the tower. The fixing devices position the outer ring member at a defined non-rotational position within the tower, and the inner ring and engaged cable are able to rotate freely within the outer ring member. |
| US10018188B2 |
Wind turbine with a tower-mounted heat exchange structure
A wind turbine with a tower; a nacelle supported by said tower; at least one unit to be cooled and arranged in the tower or the nacelle; a tower mounted heat exchange structure arranged outside the nacelle and tower; and a circuit facilitating a flow of a fluid medium between the at least one unit and the heat exchange structure. To improve thermal convection with the ambient space, the heat exchange structure comprises a set of panels mutually angled and extending outwards from the tower such that a flow of ambient air can pass transversely trough the panels and thereby cool the unit. |
| US10018187B2 |
Tower section production process
The application relates to wind turbine tower section production methods and in particular to methods of manufacturing a plurality of elongate tower segments for forming a wind turbine tower section, the tower section constructed from a plurality of elongate tower segments connected along their respective longitudinal edges. The tower section is formed from a plurality of cans connected end to end and is divided into elongate segments by cutting along two or more cut lines extending along the length of the tower. A method of providing a horizontal flange at the end of a wind turbine tower is also discussed, as is a vertical flange preassembly including a pair of vertical flanges for connecting the longitudinal edges of adjacent first and second tower segments. |
| US10018185B2 |
System and method for commissioning wind turbines
A system for commissioning a wind turbine is provided. The system includes a test wind turbine, one or more additional wind turbines coupled to the test wind turbine, and a control system. The control system includes a first control module for controlling the one or more additional wind turbines to act as a power source and provide power to the test wind turbine. The control system also includes a second control module for controlling the one or more additional wind turbines to act as a load for dissipating test power generated by the test wind turbine. |
| US10018184B2 |
Method for detecting a state change of an installation
A method for detecting a state of change of an installation includes rotating at least one first component around a rotatable connection using a drive such that at least part of the at least one first component carries out an oscillation. The at least one first component is mechanically connected to a second component via the rotatable connection. The method further includes recording the oscillation using a third component. The method includes investigating the recorded oscillation for changes based on a reference value. The method further includes detecting the state of change of the installation in reference to the changes to based on the reference value. |
| US10018178B2 |
Wind turbine with blade pitch system
The present invention relates to a wind turbine with blade pitch system with an angle between the longitudinal direction of the blade and axis of rotation of the bearing of the blade pitch system, disposing the driving plate of the blade pitch system between the blade and the bearing of the blade pitch system. |
| US10018177B2 |
Control system and method for mitigating rotor imbalance on a wind turbine
A wind turbine includes a rotor comprising multiple blades mounted on a hub, MIMUs mounted on each blade for sensing parameter signals thereof, and a control system. The control system includes a wind speed calculation unit, a wind shear calculation unit, a pitch angle compensation command calculation unit, and a pitch control unit. The wind speed calculation unit is used for calculating wind speeds at the blades based at least on the sensed parameter signals. The wind shear calculation unit is used for calculating a characteristic shear exponent based at least on the calculated wind speeds. The pitch angle compensation command calculation unit is used for calculating pitch angle compensation commands of the blades based at least on the calculated characteristic shear exponent. The pitch control unit is used for adjusting the pitch angles of the blades based on the calculated pitch angle compensation commands. |
| US10018174B2 |
Hydraulic pump/motor
An axial-type hydraulic pump/motor in which a cylinder block with a plurality of cylinder bores formed around a rotation axis slides with respect to a valve plate that has a valve plate discharge port and a valve plate suction port, and controls the amount of reciprocation of a piston in each cylinder bore depending on the inclination of a swash plate. Based on the rotational direction of the cylinder block, an opening shape of an end portion on the front side in the rotational direction of a cylinder port and an opening shape of an end portion on the rear side in the rotational direction of the valve plate suction port PB1 have the same shape or partially have the same shape. |
| US10018173B2 |
Method for operating an ignition system and a corresponding ignition system
An ignition system and a method for suppressing an ignition spark discharge at a spark gap at an unsuitable time are provided. The method includes a recognition of a spark breakaway and/or a failed ignition and, in response thereto, by producing a conductive path via an ignition spark at the spark gap at a suitable time. |
| US10018169B2 |
Nozzle assembly for a fuel injector, and fuel injector
A nozzle assembly for a fuel injector includes a nozzle needle (1), which is accommodated in a high-pressure bore (2) of a nozzle body (3) in such a way that the nozzle needle can be moved in a reciprocating manner in order to open and close at least one injection opening (4) and to which a spring force of a spring (5) is applied at least indirectly in a closing direction. The nozzle needle (1) is at least partially surrounded by a throttle bore body (7) in order to form at least one closing throttle (6). The throttle bore body (7) has a multi-part design and comprises at least two sleeves (7.1, 7.2), which are at least partially guided in each other. |
| US10018158B2 |
Evaporative emissions testing based on ambient light amount
Methods and systems are provided for conducting a test for undesired evaporative emissions in a vehicle fuel system and evaporative emissions control system based on diurnal temperature fluctuations. In one example, a method includes maintaining a vehicle controller in a sleep mode, where a sunrise or sunset event as sensed by a solar cell configured on an external surface of the vehicle triggers the controller to an awake mode whereupon the test for undesired evaporative emissions is conducted. In this way, in use monitoring performance completion rates may be improved, undesired evaporative emissions may be reduced, and the test for undesired evaporative emissions may be conducted during both heat gains and heat losses during a diurnal cycle without negatively impacting the main battery supply. |
| US10018156B1 |
Method and system for engine water injection
Methods and systems are provided for assessing the quality of water in a water injection system using existing engine sensors. A change in manifold charge temperature following a water injection may be compared to a change in intake oxygen level to determine an error between an amount of water delivered to the engine and an amount of water actually used in the engine. The error may be correlated with the water quality and used for correcting subsequent water injection commands. |
| US10018148B2 |
Piston with cooling gallery having enhanced oil inlet and method of construction thereof
A piston and method of construction thereof are provided. The piston includes an upper crown having an upper combustion surface and a lower crown depending therefrom. The lower crown includes a pair of laterally spaced, axially aligned pin bores configured for receipt of a wrist pin. A substantially closed, annular outer cooling gallery is formed between the upper and lower crowns, wherein a bottom surface of the cooling gallery is formed by a floor of the lower crown. An oil inlet and an oil outlet extend through the floor. The oil inlet includes an upstanding toroid-shaped protrusion that extends upwardly from the floor into the cooling gallery, wherein the protrusion is formed as a monolithic extrusion from the material of the lower crown floor. |
| US10018141B2 |
Control method and system for fuel injector
A control method for a vehicle injector includes an injection time determination step in which a controller determines whether it is necessary for multiple injectors to inject fuel according to a combustion cycle of a combustion chamber, an individual injection step in which the controller controls each of the multiple injectors to individually inject fuel at different times when the controller determines in the injection time determination step that it is necessary for the injectors to inject fuel, and a simultaneous injection step in which the controller controls each of the multiple injectors to simultaneously inject fuel after the multiple injectors individually inject fuel at different times in the individual injection step. |
| US10018140B2 |
Control device and control method for internal combustion engine
Internal combustion engine has direct injection fuel injection valve and port injection fuel injection valve. A requested fuel injection amount is calculated according to an engine operation condition. When the requested fuel injection amount is in first operation region in which the minimum fuel injection amount of direct injection fuel injection valve is exceeded, a direct injection fuel injection valve fuel injection amount is adjusted based on the requested fuel injection amount and a fixed amount, while maintaining a port injection fuel injection valve fuel injection amount at the fixed amount. First operation region is at least a region in which the requested fuel injection amount exceeds the direct injection fuel injection valve minimum fuel injection amount. In first operation region, the port injection fuel injection valve fuel injection amount is fixed at the minimum fuel injection amount of port injection fuel injection valve. |
| US10018134B2 |
Method and apparatus for regenerating a lean NOx trap in a turbocharged internal combustion engine
A method and apparatus for regenerating a Lean NOx Trap in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The internal combustion engine includes a Lean NOx Trap, a turbocharger having a turbine. An electronic control unit is configured to execute a regeneration event of the Lean NOx Trap, and regulate a position of an actuator affecting a rotating speed of the turbine using a closed-loop control strategy of an air pressure into an intake duct downstream of a compressor of the turbocharger and upstream of a throttle valve during the execution of the regeneration event. |
| US10018133B2 |
System and method to extend operating time of valve actuators of an internal combustion engine
Systems and methods for determining when one or more cylinders of an engine may be deactivated are presented. In one example, different cylinder deactivation strategies are used to determine which engine cylinders are deactivated during an engine cycle in response to an actual total number of valve actuator state changes being greater than a first threshold. |
| US10018130B2 |
Fuel injector wear compensation methodology by altering injection schedule
Fuel injector wear compensation methodologies for use with internal combustion engines that alter the injection schedule over the life of the fuel injector(s) by using methods that conduct a primary injection of fuel in the engine (primary fuel event), per an injection schedule within an engine cycle; compare a measured engine parameter(s) to a reference value(s); and then alter the injection schedule applied to the engine, based on the comparing. Another method comprises: during injection events, inject a first fuel in a combustion chamber of the engine; measure an engine parameter(s) of the engine during operation; compare the engine parameter(s) to a reference value(s); add a post injection event of a second fuel during the injection events, based on the comparison. The methods can be applied with single or dual fuels. |
| US10018127B2 |
Method and device for adjusting a volumetric efficiency and a charge density in an internal combustion engine
A method for operating an internal combustion engine is provided. The internal combustion engine has a compressor for adjusting a charge density in an intake pipe of the internal combustion engine and has an adjusting device, such as a variable valve gear, for adjusting a volumetric efficiency of the internal combustion engine. A dynamic setpoint quantity for the internal combustion engine is determined as a function of a difference between a load demand upon the internal combustion engine and a current load output of the internal combustion engine. The volumetric efficiency and the charge density are adjusted as a function of the dynamic setpoint quantity. An internal combustion engine and a vehicle are also provided. |
| US10018122B2 |
Pressure sensor noise filter prior to surge detection for a gas turbine engine
A filter algorithm for a dual channel electronic engine control system according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure includes a division function that divides a measured pressure rate of change of one of a FADEC channel A and FADEC channel B by an average pressure of the FADEC channel A and the FADEC channel B to obtain a resultant value; a first comparator function to bound a proper high resultant value from the division function; a second comparator function to bound a proper low resultant value from the division function; and an OR gate in communication with the first comparator and the second comparator such that if an output from either the first comparator function and the second comparator function is true, that one of the FADEC channel A and the FADEC channel B is filtered out for a time period. |
| US10018121B2 |
Flow outlet
A bleed flow discharge device for discharging bleed flow into a main fluid flow. The bleed flow discharge device has an outlet panel that comprises distinct first and second regions, both of which have bleed flow exit passages. The first region is at the downstream end of the bleed flow outlet panel relative to the main flow. The exit passages in the first region are closely aligned to a major axis of the outlet panel, whereas the exit passages in the second region have a component that points towards a perimeter edge of the exit panel. This arrangement results in good mixing of the bleed flow with the bypass flow, delayed attachment of the bleed flow onto the bypass duct surfaces, and low noise. |
| US10018120B2 |
Gas turbine engine control for rotor bore heating
A gas turbine engine comprises a compressor rotor including blades and a disk, with a bore defined radially inwardly of the disk, and a combustor. A tap directs the products of combustion first to a valve and then into the bore of the disk. At least two temperature sensors sense a temperature of the products of combustion downstream of the valve. A control compares sensed temperatures from the at least two temperature sensors to ensure the at least two temperature sensors are functioning properly. The sensed temperatures are utilized to control the valve. A method of operating a gas turbine engine is also disclosed. |
| US10018119B2 |
Geared architecture with inducer for gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine includes first and second shafts rotatable about a common axis. A first turbine section is supported on the first shaft. Second compressor and turbine sections are supported on the second shaft. The gas turbine engine includes a fan. A first compressor section is arranged in an axial flow relationship with the second compressor and the first and second turbines. A geared architecture operatively connects the first shaft and the fan. An inducer operative couples to the gear train. |
| US10018112B2 |
Internal combustion engine with paired, parallel, offset pistons
An internal combustion engine; wherein at least two cylinders continuously communicate via the cylinder head; and wherein the connecting rod in one cylinder is offset from the connecting rod in the second cylinder by a first angle between 8 and 12 degrees as measured from the crankshaft, and a camshaft having a second offset of one-half of the first angle offset. |
| US10018108B2 |
Methods for engine air-path reversion management
Methods and systems are provided for injecting air from a compressed air source into an intake port of a Miller Cycle engine. In one example, a method may comprise positioning an intake valve, coupled to a cylinder of a four-cycle internal combustion engine, in an open position during a portion of an intake stroke through a portion of a compression stroke of a piston reciprocating within said cylinder. The method may additionally comprise supplying air to said intake valve from a first source, and injecting air against said intake valve from a second source while said intake valve is open during said compression stroke. |
| US10018107B2 |
Balanced vanes and integrated actuation system for a variable geometry turbocharger
A variable geometry turbine (VGT) for turbochargers incorporates a turbine nozzle having a plurality of vanes, each vane having an airfoil with an inner disc and an outer disc. A first nozzle plate incorporates pockets to receive the inner discs with the inner discs substantially flush with a nozzle surface on the first nozzle plate. A second nozzle plate has pockets to receive the outer discs with outer discs substantially flush with a second nozzle surface. An integral actuation system rotates the plurality of vanes for variation of the nozzle geometry. |
| US10018102B2 |
Heat exchanger for vehicle
A heat exchanger includes a plurality of plates that is stacked together to constitute first flow passages, second flow passage, third flow passage, fourth flow passage and fifth flow passage. An engine coolant flows through the first flow passages. An engine oil flows through the second flow passages and fourth flow passages. A transmission oil flows through the third flow passages and fifth flow passages. Triple-flow-passage arrangement layers in each of which each first, second, and third flow passages are disposed, and dual-flow-passage arrangement layers in each of which each fourth and fifth flow passages are disposed are alternately arranged such that flow passages of each same type are not overlaid with one another in a stacking direction of the plates. |
| US10018098B2 |
Method and system for exhaust particulate matter sensing
Methods and systems are provided for a particulate matter sensor positioned downstream of a diesel particulate filter in an exhaust system. In one example, a particulate matter sensor may include a spherical assembly including a hollow rod and a plurality of flow tubes connected to diametrically opposite ends of the assembly, and a sensor element positioned within the assembly, distal to the plurality of flow tubes, thus protecting the sensor element from contaminants and water droplets condensing at or near the plurality of flow tubes. In addition, the support rod may further include a drainage hole to flow larger particulates out the spherical assembly and out into the exhaust passage. |
| US10018096B2 |
Method of and control for monitoring and controlling an electric motor for driving a pump
The present disclosure relates to a method of monitoring an electric motor serving to drive a pump, wherein, within a time interval T, current values are measured, an average value of the current values measured is determined and this average value is compared to a predetermined reference value. According to the disclosure, it is provided that the method extends to controlling the electric motor, wherein the current values measured reflect the profile of the winding current of the electric motor and, irrespective of whether they can be associated with an instantaneous maximum value of the current profile, are included in determining the average value, and wherein the average value is considered by the motor control as input parameter. |
| US10018095B2 |
Exhaust gas purification device
The exhaust gas purification device according to the present invention includes a substrate of wall flow structure having a porous partition wall 16, and a catalyst layer held in internal pores of the partition wall 16. The catalyst layer contains, as a carrier, an OSC material having oxygen storage capacity. In the thickness direction of the partition wall 16, the porosity of the internal pores in inlet regions 16a is 25% or higher, and an average occupation ratio of the catalyst layer held in the internal pores is 75% or lower. |
| US10018093B2 |
Vehicular exhaust device
A vehicular exhaust device is disclosed. The vehicular exhaust device includes an exhaust pipe, which is connected at one end to an exhaust manifold of a cylinder and at the other end to a catalytic converter. In particular, an intermediate portion of the exhaust pipe is in contact with the side surface of the catalytic converter so as to heat the catalytic converter by heat of the exhaust pipe. |
| US10018092B2 |
Model predictive control for multi-can selective catalytic reduction system
Disclosed are model predictive control (MPC) systems, methods for using such MPC systems, and motor vehicles with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) employing MPC control. An SCR-regulating MPC control system is disclosed that includes an NOx sensor for detecting nitrogen oxide (NOx) input received by the SCR system, catalyst NOx sensors for detecting NOx output for two SCR catalysts, and catalyst NH3 sensors for detecting ammonia (NH3) slip for each SCR catalyst. The MPC system also includes a control unit programmed to: receive desired can conversion efficiencies for the SCR catalysts; determine desired can NOx outputs for the SCR catalysts; determine maximum NH3 storage capacities for the SCR catalyst; calculate the current can conversion efficiency for each SCR catalyst; calculate an optimized reductant pulse-width and/or volume from the current can conversion efficiencies; and, command an SCR dosing injector to inject a reductant into an SCR conduit based on the calculated pulse-width/volume. |
| US10018089B2 |
Method and apparatus for decreasing fuel comsumption during particulate filter generation
A diesel particulate filter system comprising: a temperature sensor on the inlet side of the diesel particulate filter; a temperature sensor on the outlet side of the diesel particulate filter; a pressure sensor on the inlet side of the diesel particulate filter; and a control module in communication with the temperature sensors and the pressure sensor, and the control module is loaded with a look-up table that correlates the amount of soot loaded in the diesel particulate filter to a change in pressure measured by the pressure sensor; wherein the control module Initiates a regeneration cycle when soot loading of the diesel particulate filter achieves a predetermined soot load. |
| US10018088B2 |
Helmholtz damper for gas turbine with cooling air flow
A Helmholtz damper for a combustor of a gas turbine includes an enclosure defining a damping volume from which a neck portion extends and which has a flow path (F) for cooling and purging air with an inlet opening and an outlet opening to the enclosure. The outlet opening is formed in the neck portion. A seal is arranged at the neck portion adjacent to the outlet opening for cooling and purging air such that a cooling effect of the seal is provided. |
| US10018077B2 |
Gas turbine engine mounting arrangement
A failsafe pin for providing a backup load path for attaching a gas turbine engine to an aircraft structure is provided with a driving element that allows a torque to be provided to the pin in order to check whether the pin has been engaged, and thus whether a primary load path has failed. The pin is provided with anti-tamper arrangements in order to ensure that the pin itself is not compromised when being tested for engagement. |
| US10018074B2 |
Turbocompound unit
A turbocompound unit includes a bearing housing and a turbine shaft being rotatably supported in the bearing housing, wherein one end of the turbine shaft is provided with a turbine wheel. The turbocompound unit further includes a diffuser duct in which the turbine wheel is arranged to rotate, an exhaust collector extending from the diffuser duct to an exhaust outlet, and a sealing arrangement positioned in the vicinity of the turbine wheel for preventing oil from escaping from the bearing housing to the diffuser duct. The exhaust collector forms part of a buffer gas duct that is arranged to supply exhaust gas from the exhaust collector to the sealing arrangement for pressurizing the sealing arrangement. |
| US10018072B2 |
Dual trip manifold assembly for turbine systems
A dual trip manifold assembly (TMA) includes an isolation valve assembly having a first valve configured to receive a flow of fluid from a hydraulic system fluid supply. The first valve is configured to channel the flow of fluid to at least one hydraulic circuit. The isolation valve assembly also includes a second valve configured to receive the flow of fluid from the at least one hydraulic circuit. The second valve is further configured to channel the fluid flow to a trip header. The first valve and the second valve are synchronized to each other such that rotation of one valve causes a substantially similar rotation in the other valve. |
| US10018069B2 |
Vane arm with inclined retention slot
The present disclosure includes vane assemblies having a vane lever arm with an inclined profile. The inclined profile may engage with a complementary end of a vane shaft to locate, retain, and prevent rotation of the vane shaft and vane. |
| US10018066B2 |
Mini blind stator leakage reduction
What is described is a partial platform. The partial platform includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, a first circumferential edge and a second circumferential edge. The first circumferential edge and the second circumferential edge are both swept such that a central circumferential axis forms a substantially rounded or squared S shape. |
| US10018065B2 |
Flow control device for rotating flow supply system
This disclosure describes a removable flow control device which may be used in a rotating flow supply system in a gas turbine to optimize coolant flow by improving flow dynamics, reducing leakage of coolant, and reducing pressure loss in the flow supply system. The flow control device may be coupled to a blade and rotor assembly and may include a flow modifier for directing flow through a junction at which cooling channels intersect and are in fluid communication. The device may direct, control, meter, channel, or otherwise modify the flow of coolant, and may be coupled to the blade and rotor assembly independently of other blade components so that coupling and decoupling the flow control device does not require modification or de-stacking of the rotor assembly. |
| US10018062B2 |
Axial transfer tube
What is described is a transfer tube for use with an airfoil of a gas turbine engine coupled to a platform. The transfer tube includes a main body having a first end defining an inlet configured to receive a flow of fluid and a second end defining an outlet for the flow of fluid, the main body having a curved section. The transfer tube also includes a first mating face coupled to the first end of the main body. The transfer tube also includes a second mating face coupled to the second end of the main body. At least one of the first mating face or the second mating face is configured to be coupled to a platform body of the outer diameter platform. |
| US10018055B2 |
Fan platform
A fan platform section may include a flow path portion with a plurality of composite plies. A first composite ply in the plurality of composite plies may include directional fibers. The directional fibers may be configured to prevent twisting of the flow path section in response to a centripetal load. The fan platform section may include a second composite ply in the plurality of composite plies. The second composite ply may include directional fibers. The directional fibers in the first composite ply may be orthogonal with respect to the directional fibers in the second composite ply. |
| US10018053B2 |
Turbine blade cooling structure
In a structure for internally cooling a turbine blade, a cooling medium passage is provided in the turbine blade. The cooling medium passage has a shape in which a plurality of cylindrical spaces, each having substantially cylindrical shape, extending in parallel with each other partially overlap each other. A cooling medium supply passage that supplies a cooling medium to the cooling medium passage is connected to a portion of the cooling medium passage that includes a peripheral wall, in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the cooling medium passage. |
| US10018051B2 |
Gas turbine and mounting method
An insert element fastens to an annular segment body of a turbine of a gas turbine. The annular segment body has a recess on a hot-gas side. The insert element is designed to cover the recess and has a concave front side and a rear side having at least one shaped portion for positioning on the annular segment body. An annular segment has the insert element, a gas turbine has the insert element, and a mounting method mounts the insert element. |
| US10018050B2 |
Turbomachine rotor blade
A turbomachine rotor blade including a blade root and a blade tip spaced apart by a blade height, including at least one intermediate segment between the blade root and the blade tip that presents forward sweep over at least 50% of the blade height, and a distal segment with backward sweep between the intermediate segment and the blade tip, the distal segment also presenting a positive tangential angle of inclination. |
| US10018045B2 |
Pneumatic motor for a pneumatic tool
A pneumatic motor has a housing, an axle, and multiple blades. The axle is rotatably mounted in the housing and has multiple blade recesses. The blades are mounted respectively and moveably in the blade recesses. Each blade has an inner side edge. The inner side edge is mounted in a corresponding one of the blade recesses. The inner side edge of each one of at least half of the multiple blades has a straight segment and a rectangular tab. Each one of the blade recesses which holds the blade having the straight segment and the rectangular tab has a bottom having a straight segment and a tab hole. |
| US10018043B2 |
Method for producing a construction element, in particular a tunnel element, having a watertight seal
Method for producing a construction element, in particular a tunnel element, from a curing material, such as concrete, in a mold, said construction element being provided with a watertight seal on at least one side thereof, wherein a gasket is used comprising a deforming body which is produced from a yielding material, such as rubber. According to the invention a base is produced from a relatively strong material, which base may or may not be detachable from the deforming body. Said base with or without said deforming body is placed against an inner side of the mold, said curing material is cast in the mold, and said curing material is cured to form said construction element with said watertight seal. |
| US10018042B2 |
Clamped-ring cutter assembly for tunnel boring machine
A cutter assembly includes a disc subassembly rotatably mounted on a shaft with bearing assemblies, and end retainers. The disc subassembly includes a first hub member having a tubular portion that houses the bearing assemblies and an outer flange portion, a second hub member that slidably engages the tubular portion, and an annular cutter ring, preferably formed from a tool steel, and optionally formed in a plurality of segments. The first and second hub members define a channel that receives and clampingly engages a rectangular inner base portion of the cutter ring. The clamping force is provided by a plurality of bolts that join the first and second hub members, while the flange portion of the first hub member remains separated from the second hub member by a gap (S). In an embodiment the cutter ring includes a carbide core. |
| US10018040B2 |
System and methodology for chemical constituent sensing and analysis
A technique facilitates detection and analysis of constituents, e.g. chemicals, which may be found in formation fluids and/or other types of fluids. The technique comprises intermittently introducing a first fluid and a second fluid into a channel in a manner which forms slugs of the first fluid separated by the second fluid. The intermittent fluids are flowed through the channel to create a mixing action which mixes the fluid in the slugs. The mixing increases the exchange, e.g. transfer, of the chemical constituent between the second fluid and the first fluid. The exchange aids in sensing an amount of the chemical or chemicals for analysis. In many applications, the intermittent introduction, mixing, and measuring can be performed in a subterranean environment. |
| US10018038B2 |
Drilling type sidewall coring apparatus
A drilling type sidewall coring apparatus, comprising: a main body, a transmission device, a bit mounted on the transmission device, a rack accommodated in the main body, and a plurality of first hydraulic oil cylinders, the transmission device mounted on the rack in a rotatable manner, the first hydraulic oil cylinders mounted on the main body, pistons of the first hydraulic oil cylinders connected with the rack, the telescopic motion of the pistons of the first hydraulic oil cylinders driving the rack to perform radial motion in the main body so as to make the bit protrude or retract from the main body. The electric motor is mounted in the main body and connected with the right angel speed reducer by the soft shaft. The electric motor transmits power by the soft shaft and the right angle speed reducer to drive the bit to rotate, the transmission efficiency is higher. |
| US10018031B2 |
Apparatus and methods for evaluating systems associated with wellheads
According to one aspect, data identifying a component is received, wherein the component is part of a system associated with a wellhead. A location at which the component is positioned relative to one or more other components is identified. The useful remaining operational life of the component is predicted based on at least an operational parameter specific to the location, and the operational history of the component or one or more components equivalent thereto. According to another aspect, a model representing at least a portion of a proposed system associated with a wellhead is generated, the model comprising a plurality of objects, each of which has a proposed location and represents an existing component. The useful remaining operational life for each object is predicted based on an operational parameter at the corresponding proposed location, and data associated with the respective operational history of the existing component. |
| US10018029B2 |
Method and device using productivity index in drill guidance for drilling slanted water injection wells
A drill guidance device, a method to control a trajectory of a drill, and a non-transitory computer readable medium that determine the corrected drill angle and send an output signal to a drill controller configured to control an angle of a drill. The corrected drill angle is determined by at least one of a slant angle data and a formation property data received from a sensor device. The drill guidance device, the method to control a trajectory of a drill, and the non-transitory computer readable medium can be implemented in a measuring while drilling model to provide live guidance during a drilling operation or a predictive model to plan prior to the start of a drilling operation. The corrected drill angle is acted upon by a drill controller to maximize the productivity of an oil reservoir. |
| US10018028B2 |
System and method for surface steerable drilling
A system and apparatus for displaying toolface orientation data including a surface steerable system for controlling drilling direction of a bottom hole assembly (BHA). The surface steerable system configured to receive toolface orientation data from the BHA and generate display data responsive thereto. A circular chart display is generated responsive to the display data responsive to the display data from the surface steerable system, the circular chart display representing current and historical toolface orientation data. The current and historical toolface orientation data is represented as an arc indicator defined on the circular chart illustrating a range in degrees of the current and historical toolface orientations. |
| US10018024B2 |
Steam operated injection and production device
A steam operated flow control device and method is disclosed. In one mode, the flow control device enables steam to be injected into a subterranean formation region containing hydrocarbons. In another mode, the flow control device enables the hydrocarbons to be produced from the subterranean formation to the surface. The flow control device includes a piston disposed between a housing and a mandrel having aligned ports, which slides between a first position where one set of ports align with the ports in the housing and the mandrel and a second position where another set of smaller ports align with the ports in the housing and mandrel. The piston is operated by a bellows having a chamber which contains a fluid. The fluid responds to temperature and/or pressure variations. |
| US10018015B2 |
Downhole apparatus and method
A downhole tool (32) comprises a tool housing (34) defining a central bore (35) and including a fluid port (20), and a valve member (40) mounted within the housing (34) and being moveable from a closed position in which the fluid port (20) is blocked to an open position in which the fluid port (20) is opened. The tool (32) further comprises a catching arrangement (41) mounted within the housing (34) and comprising one or more radially moveable seat members (106), and being configurable from a free configuration in which the seat members (106) permit an object (48) to pass through the tool (32), to a catching configuration in which the seat members (106) catch an object (48) passing through the tool (32). |
| US10018014B2 |
Actuation assemblies, hydraulically actuated tools for use in subterranean boreholes including actuation assemblies and related methods
Actuation assemblies include a valve assembly comprising a valve sleeve configured to rotate to selectively enable fluid flow through at least one aperture in the valve sleeve and into at least one port of an outer sleeve and a ball retention feature configured to selectively retain a ball dropped through a fluid passageway of the valve assembly in order to rotate the valve sleeve. Downhole tools include actuation assemblies. Methods for actuating a downhole tool include receiving a ball in an actuation assembly, rotating a valve sleeve of the actuation assembly to enable fluid to flow through a portion of the actuation assembly, and actuating a portion of the downhole tool with the fluid. |
| US10018013B2 |
Method and apparatus for treating a well
A tool for forming a valve seat within a well that is capable of catching an obstruction will prevent flow of fluid downstream of the seat. The seat is formed by expanding a sleeve with a ring positioned around its periphery or as a subsequent step in the process. As the sleeve is expanded over the ring, the seat is formed. Once the seat is formed, an obstruction in the form of a ball or dart is dropped down to the seat. The sleeve acts as a stop for a secondary valve seat which catches the obstruction. |
| US10018009B2 |
Locking apparatus
An apparatus includes a blowout preventer housing, a ram movable within the blowout preventer housing. The apparatus further including a rod configured to move the blowout preventer ram and including an outer surface and a piston configured to move the rod. A friction assembly is configured to engage the outer surface of the rod and prevent movement of the rod and the ram when engaged. |
| US10018005B2 |
Articulating drill method and apparatus for cutting openings in nested strings of underwater piping and or tubing for overturned wells or platforms
A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. |
| US10018000B2 |
Latch assembly for a pumping system and method therefor
A latch assembly comprises a top latch portion, a spring, and a valve rod guide. The top latch portion has two prongs with the spring positioned therebetween. The valve rod guide has two corresponding notches to receive the two prongs. When the top latch portion is lowered toward the valve rod guide, the spring compresses against the northern end of the valve rod guide and the prongs engage the notches on the valve rod guide, thus firmly coupling the top latch portion to the valve rod guide. The latch assembly may also have a stabilizer, such as a collet adapter, coupled to a northern end of the top latch portion. The latch assembly may be used with a valve rod or a hollow valve rod. |
| US10017999B1 |
Downhole vibratory tool for placement in drillstrings
A downhole vibratory tool for placement in drillstrings is disclosed. The downhole vibratory tool creates vibrations in the drillstring while drilling. A rotary drive rotates in response to fluid flow through it, rotating a rotor having a lower end engaging an upper end of a mandrel. The mandrel is held in a main body such that it is rotationally locked with respect to the main body, but can move longitudinally within a restricted range. The lower end of the rotor and the upper end of the mandrel have interfacing surfaces. Rotation of the rotor and interaction of the interfacing surfaces creates a back-and-forth movement of the mandrel with respect to the rest of the tool, creating the desired vibratory motion. |
| US10017997B2 |
Resonance-tuned drill string components
A drilling system includes a drill string extendable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The subterranean formation exhibits a resonant frequency and a drill bit is coupled to a distal end of the drill string. A vibration sub is positioned within the drill string adjacent the drill bit for generating vibration stress waves at the drill bit, and the vibration stress waves exhibit a vibration frequency that approximates the resonant frequency. |
| US10017995B2 |
Penetrating a subterranean formation
Methods and systems for penetrating a subsurface formation are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes a kicker configured to direct a drilling apparatus towards a well casing and a flexible hose configured to convey a fluid from a surface pump to the drilling apparatus. The drilling apparatus includes a drill bit configured to penetrate a well casing and a subsurface formation, and wherein the drilling apparatus is configured to pull the flexible hose into the subsurface formation as the drilling apparatus penetrates the subsurface formation. |
| US10017990B2 |
Ladder safety device
A ladder safety device is usable for holding and stabilizing a ladder in a safe and stable manner while being used, by way of securing a ladder relative to continuous horizontal guttering at the edge of a building. The device locks to the gutter by way of locking jaws and is secured to the side rail of a ladder by way of an adjustable locking bar—said locking bar being adjustable in lateral and normal directions. The jaws interact by an over-center relationship with each other. In an alternate embodiment, a trigger and locking mechanism secures the jaws in a closed position while in use. |
| US10017988B2 |
Foldable walkway
A foldable walkway may include a platform having a first end and a second end longitudinally opposite the first end, a ladder pivotally coupled to the first end via a first pair of pivot joints, and a pair of supports pivotally coupled to the second end via a second pair of pivot joints. The ladder and the platform are configured to be manually pivoted about the respective first and second pairs of pivot joints. The ladder includes a first portion pivotally coupled to the first end of the platform via the first pair of pivot joints, a second portion movably coupled to the first portion to increase or decrease an extent of the ladder, and a spring having a first end coupled to the first portion and a second end coupled to the second portion. |
| US10017981B2 |
Multiple pane
The multiple pane according to the present disclosure includes: a pair of glass panels; a plurality of spacers interposed between the pair of glass panels; and a hermetic bond to hermetically bond peripheries of the pair of glass panels to each other. The multiple pane contains a space formed between the pair of glass panels, the space being to be sealed so as to be in a reduced pressure state. Each of the plurality of spacers is a porous member. |
| US10017980B2 |
Window mull system
A system for mulling a plurality of fenestration assemblies in an opening includes a first fenestration assembly having a top surface and a first groove extending therein and a second fenestration assembly having a top surface and a second groove extending therein. A mull connector operatively connects the first fenestration assembly and second fenestration assembly together. A sealing cap is positioned on top of the mull connector and includes a first portion positioned on a first side of a line groove line defined by the first groove and the second groove, and a second portion positioned on the second opposite side of the line groove. |
| US10017975B2 |
Vehicle door control system with dynamic obstacle detection
In an aspect, a vehicle door control system is provided for a vehicle having a vehicle body and a vehicle door. The door control system includes a check arm mounted to one of the vehicle body and the vehicle door, a check arm holder at least a portion of which is mounted to the other of the vehicle body and the vehicle door, and a controller. The controller is programmed to apply a resistive force on the vehicle door based on a determination of whether an obstacle is approaching the vehicle, data relating to the obstacle, and a position of the vehicle door. |
| US10017971B2 |
Method of making an appliance cabinet
An appliance cabinet may be made having at least a first metallic tub, and a mounting bracket by which a component of the appliance may be mounted to the cabinet. The bracket and the first metallic tub may be juxtaposed. The bracket may be attached to the first metallic tub by moving one of a portion of the first metallic tub or the bracket at a speed great enough to induce plastic flow of the portion of the first metallic tub about a portion of the bracket. |
| US10017958B1 |
Locks inserts and lock assemblies using them
Certain embodiments described herein are directed to lock inserts that are configured to prevent removal of a key from a lock assembly comprising the lock insert when the lock assembly is in an unlocked position. The lock insert can be configured to permit removal of the key when the lock assembly is in a locked position. |
| US10017957B1 |
Method for manufacturing door lever
Provided is a method for manufacturing a door lever made of a stainless steel material having excellent corrosion resistance, not made of a metal material used typically to manufacture the door lever, so that even if it is exposed, during long-term use, to a coast area where large amounts of moisture and salt are collected in the air, it can be used without any corrosion. |
| US10017952B2 |
Granular material storage container and associated method
A granular material storage container and associated method. The storage container includes a foundation, a peripheral wall supported on the foundation, a plurality of vertical stiffeners attached to the peripheral wall, and a horizontal connector connecting the peripheral wall to the foundation. The horizontal connector extends between at least a pair of vertical stiffeners and operates for load transfer from the peripheral wall to the foundation during single pass sweeping. |
| US10017951B2 |
Method of using a panel framing device to build panels for use in house construction
This invention is directed toward a panel framing device. The device comprises a portable framing table that can be driven in a trailer to remote locations and a pre-printed roll of framing tape that is used to tell a worker where different parts of a framed panel will go. The goal of the device is to facilitate the building of structures using a panel approach, with the framing table and template tape minimizing the chances that a worker will make a mistake in either the selection of materials or the location of the materials. The technology can also be used to construct entire walls, which are then either transported to the site, or merely “tilted-up” into place, having been constructed on the slab. |
| US10017949B2 |
Flooring tape
A flooring tape, for securing a first flooring unit adjacent to a second flooring unit is described. The flooring tape has two sides, a first adhesive side and a second non-adhesive side. The first adhesive side is made up of three portions, a first portion, a second portion and a third portion, the third portion positioned between the first and second portions. The first portion and the second portion have a flooring adhesive layer applied thereto for forming a bond with the first and second flooring units. The third portion has a water resistant adhesive layer applied thereto. |
| US10017945B2 |
Downspout cleaning device
An apparatus for removing debris, including an elongated hollow structure wherein, at least a portion of the elongated hollow structure extends in a curved configuration. The elongated hollow structure comprises a sidewall which defines an opening which extends within and along the elongated structure. The sidewall also defines a first and second apertures spaced apart from one another and in communication with the opening. The apparatus further includes an elongated insert member having a length which exceeds a length of the elongated hollow structure and has a width dimension smaller than a width dimension of the opening and the first and second apertures such that the elongated insert member slides within the elongated hollow structure and in and out of the first and second apertures. |
| US10017943B1 |
Liquid coatings including expandable graphite
A method of preparing a seamless membrane over a flat or low-sloped roof, the method comprising applying multiple layers of a liquid coating composition over a roof surface, where said step of applying includes applying at least one layer of a liquid coating composition that includes expandable graphite. |
| US10017940B2 |
Reinforced brick masonry column with polyester thread reinforcement strips
A method of reinforcing a masonry structure is described wherein polyester thread reinforcement strips are manufactured and mounted on the masonry structure to protect it from lateral forces caused by earthquake and other natural occurring phenomena that generally produce bending moments in the masonry structure. The disclosed method can easily and economically be applied to reinforce masonry structures in underprivileged regions. |
| US10017935B2 |
Quick attachment system for modular construction
A quick attachment system is disclosed. A first connector portion is defined along a surface of the first member and a second connector portion is defined along a surface of the second member. The first connector portion comprises a protrusion of the surface of the first member. The second connector portion comprises a detent of the surface of the second member. The first and second connector portions may mate with and engage one another to secure the first member against the second member. A modular frame unit comprises first and second channel members defining first connector portions along lengths thereof and a joinder channel member defining second connector portions along a length thereof. Each of the second connector portions is configured to mate with one of the first connector portions to join the joinder channel member with the first and second channel members. |
| US10017933B1 |
Linear drain having adjustable length
An elongate linear drain for a shower includes an elongate, channel-shaped drain body, an elongate, channel-shaped extension that is connectable to either end of the drain body, elongate inserts that are nested within the drain body and the extension, and end walls that cap the ends of the drain body and the ends of the extension. Mounting members are formed along an outboard side of each sidewall of the drain body and the extensions and the mounting members are engaged by float sticks to facilitate the sloping of the floor that leads to the linear drain. Height adjustment screws formed in the respective bottom walls of the drain body and extensions enable height adjustment of the inserts. This enables the tile that overlies the shower floor to be flush with the tile that overlies the insert. |
| US10017931B2 |
Multi-port valve
Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to multi-port valves for use in controlling the direction of fluids and mixed media, and find particular use in connection with toilet systems, such as vacuum toilet systems. |
| US10017929B2 |
Discharge valve apparatus, flush water tank apparatus, and flush toilet
A discharge valve apparatus includes a discharge main body, disposed above a flush water tank discharge port, for opening and closing the flush water tank discharge port by the up and down motion of a valve body disposed inside a casing; wherein the discharge main body includes an attachment portion allowing an operating wire extending from a wire pull-up operating apparatus to detachably attach to a valve body portion. |
| US10017927B2 |
Dual-discharge tank for toilets
The invention relates to a dual-discharge tank for toilets, including a tank, a water inlet having controlling means which are activated depending on the volume of water contained in the tank, a discharge mechanism coupled to a drainage collector, and means for actuating the discharge mechanism. The tank also includes an additional water inlet connected to a timed valve for controlling water flow, which automatically cuts off the flow of water through said inlet after a predetermined time has elapsed since the actuation thereof. The outlet of the timed valve for controlling water flow is connected to a first pipe that directs the additional water toward the drainage collector. |
| US10017925B1 |
Overflow pipe assembly for bathtubs
An overflow pipe assembly of a bathtub includes an overflow pipe having a horizontal fitting end which has outer threads on outside thereof. A flange extends from the outside of the fitting end. A buffering ring is mounted to the fitting end and clamped between the flange and the wall of the bathtub. Two slots are defined axially in the passage of the fitting end. A locking ring is threadedly connected to the outer threads of the overflow pipe. A cap is mounted to the fitting end and has a peripheral wall which includes multiple drain holes. The cap has a tubular portion inserted into the passage. The tubular portion has a central hole which communicates with apertures defined through the wall of the tubular portion. The tubular portion has two protrusion which are engaged with the slots of the fitting end. |
| US10017924B2 |
Sanitary installation element
The invention relates to a sanitary installation element (101) which is arranged in a water line. The installation element (101) according to the invention comprises a mixing device (4) with at least one throttling or closing element (5), which throttling or closing element (5) can be moved under the pressure of the inflowing water from a mixing or open position into a throttling or closed position against a restoring force, wherein the mixing device (4) offers a relatively large clear flow cross section when the at least one throttling or closing element (5) in the mixing or open position, and, by contrast thereto, a reduced clear flow cross section when the at least one throttling or closing element (5) is in the throttling or closed position. The installation element according to the invention is distinguished in that it always offers an optimum flow cross section both in low and high pressure ranges. |
| US10017923B2 |
Handheld shower docking arrangement
An example shower assembly includes a base, a moveable shower head, at least one magnet, and a member attractable to the magnet. The magnet attracts the member to hold the moveable shower head relative to the base. A slot associated with the base receives a portion of the handle to provide further support. |
| US10017921B2 |
Wall hydrant with integral shut-off valve
An embodiment wall hydrant includes a reservoir, conduits containing an operating rod assembly and a service rod assembly, and a fluid outlet with a hose connector. The service rod assembly allows water supply to the hydrant to be shut-off from the front of the hydrant which allows servicing of the hydrant without requiring water shut-off to all or a portion of the water supply to the building. Embodiments include a vacuum relief dual check valve assembly at the fluid outlet which prevents backflow of water into the hydrant. Embodiments include a box which protects the hydrant controls. |
| US10017913B2 |
Construction machine control system, construction machine, and construction machine control method
A construction machine control system includes: a target construction ground shape generation unit which generates a target construction ground shape indicating a target shape of an excavation target; a working device control instruction determination unit which outputs an instruction for driving the working device in a working device operation plane orthogonal to at least one of a boom axis, an arm axis, and a bucket axis based on an operation state of at least one of an arm and a bucket and a distance between the bucket and the target construction ground shape; and a tilting control instruction determination unit which outputs an instruction for performing a tilting control of the bucket about a tilting axis based on a tilting state of the bucket and the distance between the bucket and the target construction ground shape. |
| US10017909B2 |
Method and apparatus for elevating a marine platform
A method of elevating the deck area of a marine platform (e.g., oil and gas well drilling or production platform) utilizes a specially configured sleeve support to support the platform legs so that they can be cut. Once cut, rams or jacks elevate the platform above the cuts. The sleeve support is then connected (e.g., welded) to the platform leg and becomes part of the structural support for the platform. In one embodiment, two sleeves are employed. In another embodiment, the jacks or rams elevate in two stages including a first stage wherein one sleeve elevates and the other sleeve does not elevate and a second stage wherein both sleeves elevate together. |
| US10017907B1 |
Leveler brush for road construction
A device movable across a road to level emulsion thereon. A wheeled frame includes brushes extending downward to engage the emulsion. A manual worm gear connected between the frame and a towbar assembly positions the towbar mount to connect to a vehicle hitch and vertically moves the frame while maintaining the brush contacting plane. Spring biased guide wheels position the brushes to contact the road surface even though the surface is uneven. |
| US10017905B2 |
Screed assembly for asphalt paving machine
A screed assembly for an asphalt paving machine includes a lower screed plate, an upper screed plate and a heating element that is in contact with the lower screed plate. The screed assembly also includes a compression bolt assembly having a primary bolt, a compression bolt and a compression spring. The primary bolt has a through hole, and the compression bolt is adapted to be inserted through the hole of the primary bolt. The compression spring is adapted to be placed over the lower end of the primary bolt, so that the compression bolt assembly may cooperate with the upper screed plate to apply a compression force to the heating element on the lower screed plate. |
| US10017896B2 |
Control panel for clothes dryer and clothes dryer
A control panel for clothes dryer and clothes dryer. The control panel for clothes dryer includes an operation panel and a mounting panel which can be detachably connected. The operation panel is electrically connected to a control device of the clothes dryer, and is configured to send a control signal to the control device and receive a display signal sent by the control device. The operation panel can be mounted on the mounting panel upwardly or upside down. The mounting panel can be fixedly connected to a housing of a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes the housing and the above control panel device. The mounting panel is fixedly connected to a housing of a clothes dryer. |
| US10017895B2 |
Drying apparatus and method
The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the drying of substrates using a solid particulate material, the apparatus comprising: (a) housing means (1) having mounted therein a rotatably mounted cylindrical drum (2); (b) access means (15); and (c) at least one collection means (10), wherein said rotatably mounted cylindrical drum (2) additionally comprises capturing and transferring means, adapted to facilitate collection of said solid particulate material and transfer of said material to said at least one collection means (10). The invention also provides a method comprising treating the substrate with a solid particulate material at ambient or elevated temperature, said treatment being carried out using the apparatus of the invention. The apparatus and method find particular application in the drying of wet textile fabrics. |
| US10017891B1 |
Needle assembly for use in manufacturing carpeting
A needle assembly for use in carpeting includes a handle having a first longitudinal axis running from a forward end to a rear end, a shaft section running along the first longitudinal axis with a first portion having a first outer diameter and a second portion, where the second portion has a second outer diameter representing a maximal outer diameter of the second portion, and the second outer diameter is less than the first outer diameter, a first bore a first maximal diameter and a front-end opening. The needle assembly includes a needle having a shank with a second maximal diameter permitting insertion of the shank in the first bore. The needle includes a blade disposed between the shank and the front end, and a tip section disposed between the blade and the front end, having a transverse opening, and terminating with a pointed tip. |
| US10017885B2 |
Method and an apparatus for making mineral fibre products
The present invention concerns a method and an apparatus for making mineral fibre products by splitting an incoming primary web, said apparatus comprising a feeding conveyor for providing an incoming primary web of air-laid mineral wool, said feeding conveyor having a first direction of travel; a station for shifting the direction of travel of the primary web by receiving the primary web on a turning table and then transferring the primary web onto a receiving conveyor, where said receiving conveyor has a second direction of travel different to the first direction of travel; wherein a web splitter is provided at the downstream end of said receiving conveyor for dividing the incoming primary web into a first primary web and second primary web and wherein the turning table is shiftable in the first direction of travel. |
| US10017881B2 |
Polyacrylonitrile-based copolymer, polyacrylonitrile-based precursor fiber for carbon fiber, carbon fiber bundles, process for producing stabilized fiber bundles, and process for producing carbon fiber bundles
Provided are: a polyacrylonitrile-based precursor fiber for the production of a carbon fiber having a large single-fiber fineness, said precursor fiber ensuring high heat stability of a spinning dope and excellent productivity; and a copolymer suitable for the production of said precursor fiber. Also provided are: high-quality carbon fiber bundles which have a large single-fiber fineness and excellent productivity; a process for producing the same; and a process for producing flameproofed fiber bundles suitable for the production of the carbon fiber bundles. A polyacrylonitrile-based copolymer which comprises 93.0 to 99.4 mol % of acrylonitrile units, 0.5 to 4.0 mol % of (meth)acrylamide-based units, and 0.1 to 3.0 mol % of unsaturated carboxylic acid hydroxyalkyl ester units and in which the (meth)acrylamide-based units are (meth)acrylamide units and/or (meth)acrylamide derivative units having a molecular weight of 105 or less; a precursor fiber comprising the copolymer; a process for producing flameproofed fiber bundles which uses precursor fiber bundles consisting of the precursor fiber; carbon fiber bundles; and a process for production thereof. |
| US10017870B2 |
Method for fabricating a heat sink, and heat sink
A method for fabricating a heat sink including providing a carbon metal composite having a plurality of metal-coated carbon fibers and a plurality of openings, the openings leading from a first side of the carbon metal composite to a second side of the carbon metal composite, disposing the carbon metal composite over a semiconductor element such that the first side of the carbon metal composite faces the semiconductor element, and bonding the carbon metal composite to the semiconductor element by means of an electroplating process, wherein a metal electrolyte is supplied to an interface between the carbon metal composite and the semiconductor element via the plurality of openings. |
| US10017866B2 |
Apparatus for synthesizing ammonia
The present disclosure relates to an ammonia synthesis apparatus, and more particularly, to an electrochemical ammonia synthesis apparatus using an aqueous solution or a molten liquid of an alkali metal as an electrolyte. According to one or more embodiments, when an aqueous solution or a molten liquid of an alkali metal is used as an electrolyte in an ammonia synthesis apparatus, compositions, sizes, and shapes of an electrode and an electrolyte may be easily controlled, and thus a yield of ammonia synthesis may improve. |
| US10017854B2 |
Gas barrier film and method of manufacturing gas barrier film
A gas barrier film includes a substrate film and an inorganic layer, in which the inorganic layer includes Si, N, H, and O, the inorganic layer includes a uniform region having a thickness of more than 5 nm at the center in a thickness direction, in the uniform region, a ratio of Si, N, H, and O is uniform and an O proportion is low, and either or both interface-contact regions of the inorganic layer are oxygen-containing regions in which the O proportion represented by the expression “O Proportion: (Number of O/Total Number of Si, N, and O)×100%” increases in a direction from the uniform region side to an interface and in which a variation of the O proportion per unit thickness is 2%/nm to 8%/nm. |
| US10017852B2 |
Method for treating graphene sheets for large-scale transfer using free-float method
A method for transferring a graphene sheet from a copper substrate to a functional substrate includes forming the graphene sheet on the copper substrate using chemical vapor deposition, and irradiating the graphene sheet disposed on the copper substrate with a plurality of xenon ions using broad beam irradiation to form a prepared graphene sheet. The prepared graphene sheet is resistant to forming unintentional defects induced during transfer of the prepared graphene sheet to the functional substrate. The method further includes removing the copper substrate from the prepared graphene sheet using an etchant bath, floating the prepared graphene sheet in a floating bath, submerging the functional substrate in the floating bath, and decreasing a fluid level of the floating bath to lower the prepared graphene sheet onto the functional substrate. |
| US10017851B2 |
Magnetic field annealing for integrated fluxgate sensors
A method of magnetic forming an integrated fluxgate sensor includes providing a patterned magnetic core on a first nonmagnetic metal or metal alloy layer on a dielectric layer over a first metal layer that is on or in an interlevel dielectric layer (ILD) which is on a substrate. A second nonmagnetic metal or metal alloy layer is deposited including over and on sidewalls of the magnetic core. The second nonmagnetic metal or metal alloy layer is patterned, where after patterning the second nonmagnetic metal or metal alloy layer together with the first nonmagnetic metal or metal alloy layer encapsulates the magnetic core to form an encapsulated magnetic core. After patterning, the encapsulated magnetic core is magnetic field annealed using an applied magnetic field having a magnetic field strength of at least 0.1 T at a temperature of at least 150° C. |
| US10017847B2 |
Method and apparatus for ion milling
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for ion milling, and more particularly relates to methods and apparatus for smoothing a surface using ion milling. |
| US10017846B2 |
Methods of manufacturing release apparatuses
Some embodiments provide methods of manufacturing a release mechanism, comprising: carburizing a plurality of locking shoes configured to be positioned within a release mechanism intended for use in temperatures that are below 5° C. and cooperatively implemented to withstand forces of at least several hundred thousand pounds, wherein the carburizing comprises exposing the plurality of locking shoes to a carbon-bearing atmosphere and heat treating the plurality of locking shoes while exposed to the carbon-bearing atmosphere; austenitizing the plurality of locking shoes at a temperature of greater than 1400° F. following the carburizing; performing a first tempering the plurality of locking shoes at a first tempering temperature; performing a second tempering of the plurality of locking shoes at a second tempering temperature that is different than the first tempering temperature; and flame hardening one or more surfaces of each of the plurality of locking shoes. |
| US10017845B2 |
Cylinder liner and method for producing same
The invention relates to a method for producing a thermally sprayed, thin-walled cylinder liner for insertion into a cylinder crankcase and to a cylinder liner produced with said method. |
| US10017841B2 |
Copper alloy casting and method of casting the same
Copper alloy casting contains Cu: 58-72.5 mass %; Zr: 0.0008-0.045 mass %; P: 0.01-0.25 mass %; one or more elements selected from Pb: 0.01-4 mass %, Bi: 0.01-3 mass %, Se: 0.03-1 mass %, and Te: 0.05-1.2 mass %; and Zn: a remainder, wherein [Cu]−3[P]+0.5([Pb]+[Bi]+[Se]+[Te])=60-90, [P]/[Zr]=0.5-120, and 0.05[γ]+([Pb]+[Bi]+[Se]+[Te])=0.45-4 (the content of an element ‘a’ is denoted as [a] mass %; the content of γ phase is denoted as [γ]% by area ratio; and an element ‘a’ that is not contained is denoted as [a]=0). The total content of α phase and γ phase is 85% or more, γ phase content is 25% or less by area ratio, and mean grain size in the macrostructure during melt-solidification is 250 μm or less. |
| US10017839B2 |
Method for leaching valuable metals contained in waste denitrification catalyst by using roasting and water leaching
Disclosed is a method for effectively leaching valuable metals such as vanadium and tungsten contained in a waste denitrification catalyst by using roasting and water leaching. According to the present invention, the method for leaching valuable metals contained in a waste denitrification catalyst comprises the steps of: (a) mixing a waste denitrification catalyst containing vanadium (V) and tungsten (W) in the form of an oxide with an alkali metal compound to form a mixture; (b) roasting the mixture to generate a roasting product comprising sodium vanadate (NaVO3) and sodium tungstate (Na2WO4); and (c) injecting the roasting product into water to water leach sodium vanadate and sodium tungstate in the form of a vanadate ion (VO3−) and a tungstate ion (WO42−). |
| US10017837B2 |
Metallurgical extraction technique to recover platinum group metals from a filter cake
This application provides a metallurgical extraction technique, comprising: a) re-pulping a feed filter cake to make a filter cake slurry; b) grinding the filter cake slurry; c) leaching the ground filter cake slurry in a hot alkaline cyanide solution to provide dissolved platinum group metals; d) liquid-solid separating of the dissolved platinum group metals; and e) recovering the dissolved platinum group metals by cementing the dissolved platinum group metals with a precipitating metal comprising an aluminum or a zinc; wherein the feed filter cake has the platinum group metals at a total amount from 0.1 to 1.5 wt % and a halide anion content from zero to less than 4 wt %. This application provides a process for platinum group metal recovery, comprising: converting a catalyst which was in contact with a water reactive ionic liquid catalyst into a non-water reactive filter cake and extracting the platinum group metals. |
| US10017836B2 |
Method for producing reduced iron
Provided is a technique for increasing the yield of reduced iron, thereby improving productivity when manufacturing reduced iron by heating an agglomerate.This method for manufacturing reduced iron includes: a step in which a mixture is agglomerated, said mixture containing an iron oxide-containing substance, a carbonaceous reducing agent, and a melting point regulator; and a step in which reduced iron is manufactured by heating the obtained agglomerate, reducing and partially melting the iron oxide in the agglomerate, and aggregating the iron component. The particle size of the fine particulate iron generated in the step in which the reduced iron is manufactured is adjusted, and the fine particulate iron is blended into the mixture. |
| US10017835B2 |
Method for producing nickel sulfide and hydrometallurgical method for nickel oxide ore
Provided is a method for producing nickel sulfide from an acidic sulfuric acid solution containing nickel, which is capable of suppressing particle diameters of nickel sulfide obtained thereby. The present invention is a method for producing nickel sulfide by causing a sulfurization reaction by blowing a hydrogen sulfide gas into an acidic sulfuric acid solution containing nickel, wherein: nickel sulfide having particle diameters of 5-20 μm and serving as seed crystals is added into an acidic sulfuric acid solution having a nickel concentration of 0.5-5.0 g/L in an amount of 40-500% by mass relative to the amount of nickel contained in the acidic sulfuric acid solution; and a hydrogen sulfide gas is blown into the acidic sulfuric acid solution, into which the seed crystals have been added, while setting the amount of the hydrogen sulfide gas blown in to be within the range of 0.30-0.85 Nm3/kg-Ni. |
| US10017834B2 |
High-strength stainless steel pipe
A stainless steel material having compositions which contain on the basis of percent by mass, C from 0.04 to 0.12%, Ni from 0 (including a case of no addition) to 5.0%, Cr from 12.0 to 17.0%, N from 0.0 to 0.10%, Si from 0.2 to 2.0%, Mn at 2.0% or less, Cu from 0.0 to 2.0%, P at 0.06% or less, S at 0.006% or less, with residue being Fe and unavoidable impurities. Further, a parent phase has any one of a single phase structure of ferrite phase or martensite phase and a diploid phase structure of ferrite phase and martensite phase. An end of the base material is melt-welded as a joint to form a pipe. The parent phase is provided with carbide uniformly separated at grain boundaries and within grains, with a dissolved amount of C being 0.03% by mass or less. |
| US10017830B2 |
Oligonucleotide probes, kit containing the same and method for pathotyping of H5 avian influenza viruses
The present invention provides a group of specific probes directed to cleavage site of hemagglutinin precursor protein of avian influenza virus subtypes H5, and provides a method for rapid pathotyping of H5 avian influenza virus. The present invention further provides a kit containing the probes and the kit is easy-to-use, low-cost, high sensitivity, enabled the molecular pathotyping of H5 viruses by a simpler and faster means that conventional methods. |
| US10017824B2 |
Method for determining nucleic acid composition of nucleic acid mixture
The present invention provides a method for determining the nucleic acid composition in a total nucleic acid mixture comprising a first nucleic acid and a second nucleic acid. The method comprises: 1) treating the total nucleic acid mixture with a bisulfate, to convert the non-methylated cytosine in the total nucleic acid mixture into uracil, and obtain a converted total nucleic acid mixture; 2) subjecting the converted total nucleic acid mixture to multiplexed fluorescent quantitative PCR using a first set of amplification primers and a second set of amplification primers; and 3) based on the ratio R of the methylated amplification product to the non-methylated amplification product of the predetermined nucleic acid fragment, a methylation proportion M1 of the predetermined nucleic acid fragment in the first nucleic acid, and a methylation proportion M2 of the predetermined nucleic acid fragment in the second nucleic acid, determining the nucleic acid composition in the total nucleic acid mixture. |
| US10017821B2 |
Biomarkers for diagnosing ischemia
The present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and predicting the occurrence of ischemia. For example, the present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and predicting the risk and cause of transient neurological events (TNE) as ischemic or non-ischemic. |
| US10017820B2 |
Detection of genomic rearrangements by sequence capture
Provided herein is a method of sample analysis. In some embodiments, the method comprises hybridizing fragmented genomic DNA from a test genome with a population of first oligonucleotides of the formula V1-B-V2 in the presence of one or more second oligonucleotides; contacting the product with ligase to join the ends of the fragmented genomic DNA that are hybridized to V1 and V2 to the one or more second oligonucleotides; and subjecting the product to polymerase chain reaction conditions using amplification primers that hybridize to sites that are provided by the one or more second oligonucleotides, wherein production of a product indicates that the test genome contains a chromosomal rearrangement relative to the reference genome. |
| US10017819B2 |
Prediction and prophylactic treatment of type 1 diabetes
An in vitro method for predicting the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in a subject, comprises the steps of: (a) measuring the concentration of at least one amino acid, amino acid derivative or amino acid metabolite in a biological sample taken from the subject; (b) determining the subject's HLA genotype; (c) assigning the subject's genetic risk of developing T1D on the basis of the subject's HLA genotype; (d) combining the information obtained in step (a) with the information in step (c); and (e) predicting the likelihood of onset of T1D based upon the combination of step (d). The diagnostic method can be used to select target subjects for T1D prophylactic treatment, and as part of a T1D preventative treatment regime for neonates having a likelihood of developing childhood T1D. |
| US10017816B2 |
Methods and compositions for sequencing nucleic acids using charge
The invention relates to methods and compositions, and systems for determining the identity of nucleic acids in nucleotide sequences, and in particular, sequences that contain consecutive repeats of a particular base. For example, a consecutive repeat of a particular base may be identified by a charged ion detection (e.g., hydrogen ion detection). |
| US10017814B2 |
Selective modification of polymer subunits to improve nanopore-based analysis
The present disclosure provides method and systems for improving nanopore-based analysis of polymers. The disclosure provides methods for selectively modifying one or more monomeric subunit(s) of a kind a pre-analyte polymer that results polymer analyte with a modified subunit. The polymer analyte produces a detectable signal in a nanopore-based system. The detectable signal, and/or its deviation from a reference signal, indicates the location of the modified subunit in the polymer analyte and, thus, permits the identification of the subunit at that location in the original pre-analyte polymer. |
| US10017809B2 |
Nucleic acid amplification
Methods and compositions for the amplification of nucleic acids are disclosed. Amplification methods provided herein may be performed under isothermal conditions. Methods and compositions may include reagents such as restriction enzymes, polymerases, ligases, primers, and polynucleotide adaptors. |
| US10017805B2 |
Enhancing ingredients for protein production from various cells
The present invention relates to a protein production accelerating agent that has enabled to largely increase the produced amount of a desired protein by adding polysaccharides to a medium for animal cells containing a serum or serum alternative, and a production method of a protein using a medium containing the protein production accelerating agent. |
| US10017795B2 |
Methods and systems for converting volatile fatty acids to lipids
Methods and systems for simultaneously enhancing the production of both methane and volatile fatty acids in an anaerobic digestion bioreactor are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include: providing a stream of organic feedstock; providing a plurality of anaerobic digester bioreactors, each of the plurality of anaerobic digester bioreactors connected in series; step-feeding predetermined percentages of the stream of organic feedstock to two or more of the plurality of anaerobic digester bioreactors; feeding effluent from each of the plurality of anaerobic digester bioreactors to a subsequent one of the plurality of anaerobic digester bioreactors; and anaerobically digesting at least one of the stream of organic feedstock and the effluent from each of the plurality of anaerobic digester bioreactors to develop a final effluent stream including methane and volatile fatty acids. The volatile fatty acids are then microbially converted to lipids in an aerobic bioreactor. |
| US10017793B2 |
Metabolic evolution of Escherichia coli strains that produce organic acids
This invention relates to the metabolic evolution of a microbial organism previously optimized for producing an organic acid in commercially significant quantities under fermentative conditions using a hexose sugar as sole source of carbon in a minimal mineral medium. As a result of this metabolic evolution, the microbial organism acquires the ability to use pentose sugars derived from cellulosic materials for its growth while retaining the original growth kinetics, the rate of organic acid production and the ability to use hexose sugars as a source of carbon. This invention also discloses the genetic change in the microorganism that confers the ability to use both the hexose and pentose sugars simultaneously in the production of commercially significant quantities of organic acids. |
| US10017786B2 |
Chromosomal landing pads and related uses
Provided herein are methods for stable integration and/or expression of one or more recombinant polynucleotides in a host cell. The recombinant polynucleotides are typically integrated into the host genome at some native chromosomal integration sites. The integration can be mediated by homologous recombination or by using a hybrid recombinase targeting the specific chromosomal locations. The native chromosomal integration sites in the host cells, which support stable integration and strong transcription activities of foreign genes, are present within or adjacent to specific genes in the CHO genome, the ankyrin 2 gene (Ank2), cleavage and polydenylation specific factor 4 gene (Cpsf4), C-Mos gene, and Nephrocystin-1/Mal gene. Also provided are methods and nucleic acid molecules for inserting site-specific recombination sequences (chromosomal landing pads) into these specific chromosomal locations, engineered host cells containing chromosomal landing pads, methods and compositions (e.g., kits) therefore. |
| US10017780B2 |
Clubroot resistant Brassica oleracea plants
The present invention discloses B. oleracea plants resistant to clubroot disease. In particular, the plants of the present invention comprise a monogenic dominant resistance to the disease clubroot introgressed from B. rapa. This resistance provides improved resistance to the disease as compared to previously existing resistances in B. oleracea. |
| US10017777B2 |
DGAT genes for increased seed storage lipid production and altered fatty acid profiles in oilseed plants
Transgenic oilseeds having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of null segregant oilseeds are described. Novel DGAT genes are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids. |
| US10017775B2 |
Engineered zinc finger proteins targeting plant genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis
The present disclosure relates to engineered zinc finger proteins that target genes in plants involved in fatty acid biosynthesis. Methods of using such zinc finger proteins in modulating gene expression, gene inactivation, and targeted gene modification are also provided. |
| US10017774B2 |
Control of pests in plants
The present invention relates to the field of controlling pests, such as insects, using a virus to express pest genes in hosts. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for rapidly screening for pest genes which can lead to mortality of the pest when the pest has ingested host tissues expressing virus-linked pest gene sequences. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling pests by viral expression of target pest sequences to modify endogenous expression of pest genes in cells or tissues of the pest. |
| US10017767B2 |
Targets in multiple myeloma and other disorders
An agent that increases YAP1 levels for use in the treatment of hematopoietic disorders. |
| US10017763B2 |
dsRNA molecules comprising oligonucleotide analogs having modified intersubunit linkages and/or terminal groups
Morpholino oligomers containing modified intersubunit linkages and/or terminal groups are provided for use within dsRNA molecules. The oligomers are oligonucleotide analogs containing predetermined sequences of base-pairing moieties. Also provided are such oligomers conjugated to peptide transporter moieties, where the transporters are preferably composed of arginine subunits, or arginine dimers, alternating with neutral amino acid subunits. |
| US10017756B2 |
Mutant xylanase, manufacturing method and use therefor, and method for manufacturing saccharified lignocellulose
What is aimed at is provision of an inexpensive and efficient saccharification method for lignocellulose using a thermostable xylanase and provision of a mutant xylanase that has a substitute amino acid residue, and that exhibits stable activity even under severe conditions in which enzymes easily inactivate, and that provides an initial rate of reaction not significantly reduced as compared to a wild-type xylanase corresponding to the mutant xylanase. Provided is a method of producing a saccharified product of lignocellulose, including contacting a lignocellulosic raw material with a thermostable xylanase, and a mutant xylanase that provides an initial rate of reaction that is at least 70% of that provided by a wild-type xylanase corresponding thereto, that has a xylanase activity after heat treatment at 50° C. for 24 hours that is at least 50% of its xylanase activity before the heat treatment, and that has a substitute amino acid residue. |
| US10017755B2 |
Polypeptides having cellobiohydrolase activity and polynucleotides encoding same
The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellobiohydrolase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. |
| US10017754B2 |
Gene encoding cellulase
Polynucleotide sequences are provided encoding a thermostable cellulase and directing its increased expression are provided, and the use of the thermostable cellulase in hydraulic fracturing methods and the treatment of flowback fluids. |
| US10017753B2 |
Polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and polynucleotides encoding same
The present invention provides isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also provides nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. |
| US10017752B2 |
Alpha-amylase variants and polynucleotides encoding same
The present invention relates to alpha-amylase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants. |
| US10017749B2 |
Mutant transaminases as well as methods and uses relating thereto
The present invention relates to a mutant transaminase with increased transaminase activity relative to the wild-type transaminase, a fusion protein comprising the transaminase, a polynucleotide coding for the transaminase, a host cell comprising the polynucleotide, mutant transaminase and/or fusion protein, a method of producing an amine with the mutant transaminase or fusion protein and the use of the mutant transaminase or fusion protein for the production of an amine. |
| US10017740B2 |
Deriving brown adipose tissue cells
The present invention relates to brown adipose tissue (BAT) cells derived from adult stern or progenitor cells, derived from adult white fat tissue (WAT), as well as to methods for deriving such cells. |
| US10017736B2 |
Method of inhibiting tau phosphorylation
A method of inhibiting phosphorylation of the tau protein and/or a TLR4-mediated immune response is disclosed. The method contemplates administering to cells in recognized need thereof such as cells of the central nervous system an effective amount of a of a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds to a pentapeptide of filamin A (FLNA) of SEQ ID NO: 1, and contains at least four of the six pharmacophores of FIGS. 35-40. |
| US10017732B2 |
Cell culture compositions with antioxidants and methods for polypeptide production
Cell culture media comprising antioxidants are provided herein as are methods of using the media for cell culturing and polypeptide production from cells. Compositions comprising polypeptides, such as therapeutic polypeptides, produced by the methods herein are also provided. |
| US10017731B2 |
Ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treatment of eczema
A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided. |
| US10017725B2 |
Culture vessel and method for culturing biological cells in hanging drops
A culture vessel (100), which is designed for culturing biological cells (1) in hanging drops (2), comprises a vessel wall (10), which has a cover portion (11) and a floor portion (12), wherein the cover portion (11) is designed to provide a culturing surface (13), and the floor portion (12) is designed to receive a liquid (3), the vessel wall (10) encloses an interior (20) of the culture vessel on all sides, the culturing surface (13) has holding elements (14), which are designed to position the drops (2), wherein the culturing surface (13) can receive the drops (2) hanging freely in the interior (20), and the vessel wall (10) is movable such that the holding elements (14) can be wetted with the liquid (3) from the floor portion (12). A method for culturing biological cells (1) in hanging drops (2) in the culture vessel (100) is also described. |
| US10017721B2 |
Detergent composition
The invention relates to a method of using an automatic dishwashing detergent composition that is formulated to provide effective cleaning at low temperatures. |
| US10017718B2 |
Synergistic stain removal through novel MGDA and GLDA chelator combination
The invention relates to a concentrated detergent composition comprising an alkali metal carbonate, methylglycinediacetic acid, glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid, and alkali metal tripolyphosphate. The composition is particularly suited to remove tea and coffee soil in warewashing applications. |
| US10017716B2 |
Imidazole-modified carbohydrate polymers as laundry dye transfer inhibitors
A laundry detergent comprising: (a) from 10 to 86 wt % surfactants, (b) from 0.05 to 2 wt % imidazole-modified carbohydrate polymer, (c) from 0.1 to 10 wt % builders and sequestrants and (d) from 2 to 88 wt % water. |
| US10017713B2 |
Fluorinated surfactant containing compositions
A composition includes a fluorinated or perfluorinated organic solvent, and a fluorinated surfactant of the general formula (1): [Formula should be inserted here] Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms. Each occurrence of R1 and R2 is independently H or CH3, n is 1-3, and x is 1-3. |
| US10017712B2 |
Method for producing vitamin E-enriched, especially tocotrienol-enriched, compositions from natural oils
The present disclosure relates generally to a process for manufacturing products enriched in the content of at least one vitamin E component, preferably tocotrienol, using solvent extraction and membrane filtration. |
| US10017711B2 |
(6Z)-non-6-enenitrile as a fragrance and flavor material
The present disclosure provides fragrance and flavor compositions as well as products incorporating such compositions. The disclosed compositions can include (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile of formula (I) and one or more additional fragrance and/or flavor components. The fragrance and flavor compositions of the present disclosure can have appealing, fresh, natural cucumber, melon, and/or violet profiles. |
| US10017701B2 |
Flare elimination process and methods of use
Rich natural gas is first compressed, then ambient air cooled and separated into lean natural gas, NGL and water. Hydrate formation during decompression of the lean gas is precluded by either heating the lean natural gas or mixing the lean natural gas with methanol or other additive before depressurization. Similarly, hydrate formation in the NGL is also precluded by either heating the NGL or mixing the NGL with methanol or other additive before depressurization. The NGL is conditioned for storage and transport in common propane tanks by a stabilizer or two-phase separator. The lean natural gas can be used for internal combustion, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas or liquid fuel processing. |
| US10017700B1 |
Biomass pyrolysis reactor with integrated quench and method for converting biomass to liquid bio-oil
An apparatus and method are described for high-yield fast pyrolysis of biomass feedstock to produce a liquid bio-oil product. A bubbling fluidized bed reactor is provided having an integrated, rapid quench apparatus for minimizing secondary cracking reactions that can otherwise lower the yield of bio-oil. A quench stream is provided inside the reactor to minimize the residence time that the product vapors spend at high temperature where cracking can occur. The quench stream is introduced downstream of the fluidized bed but still internal to the reactor. The fluidized bed medium is constrained to the bottom of the reactor and is not cooled by the quench stream. |
| US10017696B2 |
Thermosetting composition with photo-alignment property, alignment layer, substrate with alignment layer, retardation plate, and device
A thermosetting composition with a photo-alignment property includes a copolymer containing a photo-alignment constitutional unit represented by the following formula (1) and a thermal cross-linking constitutional unit represented by the following formula (2). Here, in the formula (1), X represents a photo-alignment group, L1 represents a divalent linking group or a single bond, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, and k represents 1 to 5; in the formula (2), Y represents a thermal cross-linking group, L2 represents a divalent linking group or a single bond, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, and 1 represents 1 to 5. |
| US10017695B2 |
Fluorinated dibenzofuran and dibenzothiophene derivatives
Disclosed are dibenzofuran and dibenzothiophene derivatives of the general formula I, in which X1, X2, W, Y, R, A, Z and m have the meaning defined in claim 1, to a process for the preparation thereof, to the use thereof as components in liquid-crystalline media, and to electro-optical display elements which contain the liquid-crystalline media according to the invention. |
| US10017691B2 |
Organic electroluminescent element, display device and lighting device
A wet process using an organic solvent is used to produce an organic EL element, which has high light emission efficiency, a long light emission life and a small color change when continuously driven, an illuminating device and a display device are provided. Especially, an organic EL element which emits white light and can be manufactured at low cost is provided. |
| US10017689B2 |
Crush-resistant proppant particulates for use in subterranean formation operations
Crush-resistant proppant particulates comprising proppant particulates at least partially coated with a polymeric material and inorganic particles, wherein the polymeric material comprises an organic polymeric material, or an inorganic polymeric material, or a combination thereof, wherein the organic polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of an organosilane, an organophosphonate, a polycarboxylic compound, a triazine, a resin comprising a silane coupling agent, and any combination thereof, wherein the inorganic polymeric material is aluminosilicate compound, and wherein the inorganic particle is between about 1 nm to about 10 μm in diameter and selected from the group consisting of alumina, boron carbide, boron nitride, silicate, glass, silicon carbide, silica, quartz, copper oxide, a microfiber, a nanofiber, core-shell, graphene, sodium silicate, sodium metasilicate, and any combination thereof. |
| US10017688B1 |
Resin coated proppants for water-reducing application
Proppant materials, and methods for making proppant materials, are provided. In one embodiment, the proppant material comprises a substrate material, a polymeric material disposed on the substrate material, a surface wettability modifier disposed on the polymeric material, and a surfactant material disposed on the surface wettability modifier. A consolidation material may also be disposed on the polymeric material or formed as part of the polymeric material. |
| US10017687B2 |
Ultra-light ultra-strong proppants
The present invention provides a method of preparing a proppant material by heating a reaction mixture comprising a plurality of oxides in a reactive atmosphere to a temperature above the melting point of the reaction mixture to form a melt, and then allowing the melt to solidify in a mold in the form of spherical particles. The present invention also provides a method of preparing a proppant material by heating a reaction mixture comprising a plurality of oxides and one or more additives in a reactive atmosphere to a temperature below the melting point of the reaction mixture to form a powder including one or more reaction products, and then processing the powder to form spherical particles. The present invention also provides a proppant material including spherical particles characterized by a specific gravity of about 1.0 to 3.0 and a crush strength of at least about 10,000 psi. |
| US10017684B2 |
Method and compositions for hydraulic fracturing and for tracing formation water
A method of hydraulic fracturing, and tracer composites for use in the fracturing procedure, for tracing the production of formation water from one or more fractured zones. The tracer composites preferably include a formation water tracer material adsorbed onto a solid carrier material. |
| US10017678B2 |
Heat transfer fluid additive composition
Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid additive composition comprising: greater than or equal to 10 weight percent (wt %) of a carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; and a base, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH 8-10.5 when diluted by 50 volume % with water. The heat transfer fluid additive composition can be combined with other components to form a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid can be used in a heat transfer system. |
| US10017676B2 |
Fiber blends
A fiber blend is provided that includes highly fibrillated aramid fibers and is easily dispersed in a polymer matrix. Embodiments of the fiber blend include highly-fibrillated aramid fibers; non-fibrillated aramid fibers; and an anti-static agent. |
| US10017674B2 |
Moisture curable adhesive compositions
An adhesive composition for adhesively bonding floor coverings to a variety of substrates. The composition includes 0.2 to 10 weight percent of a plurality of irregularly shaped spacer particles of size 0.5 mm to 10 mm; 10 to 50 weight percent of a moisture curable polymer system; and 40 to 90 weight percent of additives for modifying physical properties of the composition. The adhesive has a composition such that, when cured, results in an elastomeric film of uniform thickness that exhibits controlled moisture vapor transmission and sound abatement properties. A floor structure and a method for constructing the floor structure using the adhesive composition are also provided. |
| US10017673B2 |
Polymer fine particle-containing curable resin composition having improved bonding strength against impact peeling
The present invention relates to a curable resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of an epoxy resin (A), 1 to 100 parts by mass of polymer fine particles (B), and 1 to 100 parts by mass of a blocked urethane (C), wherein the polymer fine particles have a core-shell structure of a core layer and a shell layer, the core layer contains diene rubber, the shell layer contains at least a hydroxyl group, and the content of the hydroxyl group of the polymer fine particles (B) is 0.01 to 0.8 mmol/g. |
| US10017667B2 |
Article in cast iron comprising a vitreous coating and method of manufacturing such an article
Provided is an article, particularly culinary, comprising a cast iron support having two opposite sides. The article comprises a vitreous coating in the form of at least a continuous layer of a sol-gel material comprising a matrix formed from at least a metal polyalkoxylate and at least a reactive or unreactive silicone oil, the layer of sol-gel material being deposited directly on one at least of the sides of said support, and the side provided with a vitreous coating has a surface roughness Ra ranging between 3 and 15 μm with a peak count per centimeter RPc ranging between 50 and 200. A method for manufacturing such an article is also provided. |
| US10017664B2 |
Novolac resin-containing resist underlayer film-forming composition using bisphenol aldehyde
Resist underlayer film-forming composition for forming resist underlayer film with high dry etching resistance, wiggling resistance and exerts good flattening property and embedding property for uneven parts, including resin obtained by reacting organic compound A including aromatic ring and aldehyde B having at least two aromatic hydrocarbon ring groups having phenolic hydroxy group and having structure wherein the aromatic hydrocarbon ring groups are bonded through tertiary carbon atom. The aldehyde B may be compound of Formula (1): The obtained resin may have a unit structure of Formula (2): Ar1 and Ar2 each are C6-40 aryl group. The organic compound A including aromatic ring may be aromatic amine or phenolic hydroxy group-containing compound. The composition may contain further solvent, acid and/or acid generator, or crosslinking agent. Forming resist pattern used for semiconductor production, including forming resist underlayer film by applying the resist underlayer film-forming composition onto semiconductor substrate and baking it. |
| US10017660B2 |
Resin composition, and prepreg and laminated sheet using the same
There is provided a resin composition that exhibits excellent heat resistance, heat conductivity, and water absorption. The resin composition comprises a cyanate ester resin (A) represented by formula (I), an epoxy resin (B), and an inorganic filler (C), the content of the inorganic filler (C) being 301 to 700 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight in total of the cyanate ester resin (A) and the epoxy resin (B) wherein Rs each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and n is an integer of 1 to 50. |
| US10017659B1 |
Robust sealed electric terminal assembly
A wire terminal assembly is disclosed in which a conductive terminal is connected to a conductive cable core along a conductive connection interface. A coating is disposed over the conductive connection interface that is the product of a free radical polymerization reaction of a coating composition applied over the conductive connection interface, the coating composition including: (1) an oligomer comprising at least two active unsaturated bonds, (2) a monomer comprising an unsaturated bond, and (3) a compound comprising a plurality of thiol groups. |
| US10017654B2 |
Aqueous inkjet ink for humidity-conditioning base material and method for producing decorated humidity-conditioning base material
Disclosed is an aqueous inkjet ink for a humidity-conditioning base material, the ink comprising water, a water-dispersible resin, a colorant, and at least one surfactant selected from among acetylene glycol-based surfactants and silicone-based surfactants. |
| US10017652B2 |
Additive for aqueous coating material for imparting distinctness of image to coating film
Provided is the so-called agent imparting the distinctness of image, namely, an additive for an aqueous coating material that can improve the distinctness of image of the coating film of any glossy aqueous coating material in order to prevent the white blurring phenomenon, which is caused by diffuse reflection of light, to a degree that could not be previously achieved, by increasing the dispersivity of a carbon black or an organic pigment in a coating material resin. Catecholic polymer black microparticles that exhibit an angle-independent structural color are used as the agent imparting the distinctness of image. |
| US10017651B2 |
Composition of hydrophilic painted surface
Paint configured to provide a hydrophilic paint surface comprising a paint base and a texture imprinting additive (TIA) that provides sacrificial particles upon drying of the paint. Loss of the sacrificial particles increases roughness and reduces the contact angle with water, providing a hydrophilic surface that is wettable and hence self-cleaning. Also described are specific types of TIA, methods of making the paint, methods of making a hydrophilic surface, and kits. |
| US10017643B2 |
Corona-resistant resin composition, method for developing corona resistance of resin composition, and corona-resistant member
A corona-resistant resin composition and a corona-resistant member, having sufficient durability relative to corona discharge, are provided. A corona-resistant resin composition obtained, at least, by melt kneading 7 to 80 parts by mass of a silicone-based polymer per 100 parts by mass of a resin component, and a corona-resistant member formed by molding the corona-resistant resin composition, are disclosed. A polyarylene sulfide resin or a polybutylene terephthalate resin may be used as the resin component. |
| US10017642B2 |
Polyamide resin composition, molded article, and method for manufacturing molded article
Provided is a polyamide resin composition capable of achieving high toughness and high breaking strain at the same time. Also provided is a molded article produced by molding the polyamide resin composition, and a method for manufacturing the molded article using the polyamide resin composition. A polyamide resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of polyamide resin (A) that is composed of a structural unit derived from diamine and a structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid, and 0.05 to 0.45 parts by weight of an olefin-maleic anhydride copolymer (B), wherein 50 mol % or more of the structural unit derived from diamine is derived from at least one of metaxylylenediamine and paraxylylenediamine; the molar ratio of the structural unit derived from metaxylylenediamine and the structural unit derived from paraxylylenediamine is 100:0 to 40:60; 50 mol % or more of the structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid is derived from sebacic acid; and the polyamide resin (A) has a terminal amino group concentration of 10 to 30 μeq/g. |
| US10017641B2 |
Compatibilized compositions, articles formed therefrom, and methods of manufacture thereof
A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, 10 to 45 wt. % of a poly(etherimide); 35 to 90 wt. % of a polycarbonate component comprising a polycarbonate homopolymer, a poly(carbonate-siloxane), or a combination thereof; 0.5 to 20 wt. % of a compatibilizer polycarbonate component comprising a poly(carbonate-arylate ester), a phthalimidine copolycarbonate, or a combination thereof; up to 5 wt. % of an ultraviolet light stabilizer; and 0 to 20 wt. % of TiO2,wherein a sample of the composition has a 50% higher notched Izod impact energy value compared to the composition without the compatibilizer component. |
| US10017637B2 |
Composition comprising a phenolic resin, composite material comprising such a composition and process for preparing a composite material
The composition includes: at least one binder chosen from phenolic resins, and particles formed from at least one pulverulent solid chosen from glass, polymers and silica, and mixtures thereof, the particles having an average size of less than 1 mm, wherein the composition includes between 34% and 50% by weight of the pulverulent material relative to the total weight of the composition. A sandwich composite material including such a composition and a process for preparing such a sandwich composite material are also described. |
| US10017630B2 |
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material with nanofiller mixed therein, and manufacturing method thereof
Provided is a carbon fiber reinforced plastic material having excellent rigidity, flexibility and improved heat resistance and a method of manufacturing the same. The present invention provides a carbon fiber reinforced plastic material containing 2 parts by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less of a nanofiller with respect to a total of 100 parts by mass of 30 parts by mass or more and 90 parts by mass or less of a polymer material and 70 parts by mass or more and 10 parts by mass or less of carbon fibers, an average aspect ratio (length/width) of the nanofiller being 20 or more. The average aspect ratio (length/width) of the nanofiller may also be 50 or more. |
| US10017629B2 |
Polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate composition with excellent blow moldability, and molded product thereof
The object of the present invention is to provide a highly crystalline polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate composition by achieving high molecular weight of PEN, wherein the polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate composition has greatly improved blow moldability and provides molded products having excellent hue, excellent weathering resistance, and additionally excellent transparency. The above-mentioned problems can be solved by a polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate composition comprising a specific phosphoric acid which is a phosphorus compound, cobalt element derived from a cobalt compound, manganese element derived from a manganese compound, and antimony element derived from an antimony compound, wherein the content of each of the elements simultaneously satisfies the following expressions (1) to (4): 10≤Co≤30 mmol % (1) 0.50≤P/Mn≤1.28 (2) 10≤Sb≤25 mmol % (3) 0.60≤IV≤1.50 dL/g (4). |
| US10017627B1 |
Methacrylic resin composition
A methacrylic resin composition having high heat resistance, excellent birefringence, and excellent heat stability and molding processability is provided. A methacrylic resin composition comprises: a methacrylic resin including a structural unit (X) having a cyclic structure-containing main chain, the structural unit (X) being at least one type selected from the group consisting of an N-substituted maleimide monomer-derived structural unit, a glutarimide-based structural unit, and a lactone ring structural unit; and an organic phosphorous compound, wherein a glass transition temperature is more than 120° C. and 160° C. or less, a content of a phosphorus element is 10 mass ppm to 1000 mass ppm, and a ratio P3/P5 of an integral value P3 of a spectral peak assigned to trivalent phosphorus to an integral value P5 of a spectral peak assigned to pentavalent phosphorus in 31P-NMR measurement is 0.2 to 5.0. |
| US10017625B2 |
Rubber composition, crosslinked rubber composition and tire
The present invention provides a rubber composition that can offer excellent abrasion resistance when applied to a tire member such as a tread, without deteriorating rolling resistance. To solve the problem, a rubber composition according to the present invention contains a rubber component, hydrous silicate, and a surfactant, in which the hydrous silicate is modified by the surfactant before being kneaded with the rubber component. |
| US10017623B2 |
Hydrolysis stabilizer for thermoplastic molding compositions
A hydrolytic stabilizer mixture is disclosed. The mixture comprise i) at least one carbodiimide and ii) co-stabilizer selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide and aluminum oxyhydroxide. The mixture is useful in imparting to polymeric systems improved resistance to hydrolysis. |
| US10017617B2 |
Peroxide treated metallocene-based polyolefins with improved melt strength
Disclosed herein are ethylene-based polymers having low densities and narrow molecular weight distributions, but high melt strengths for blown film processing. Such polymers can be produced by peroxide-treating a metallocene-catalyzed resin. |
| US10017614B2 |
Epoxy-resin composition for fiber-matrix semifinished products
The present invention relates to an epoxy-resin composition as matrix component for sheet molding compounds (SMC) and/or bulk molding compounds (BMC), comprising a resin component comprising at least one epoxy resin and a hardener component comprising at least one imidazole compound and at least one latent hardener. In said epoxy-resin composition, the amount of the imidazole compounds used is in the range from 0.007 to 0.025 mol per mole of epoxy groups of the entire composition, and the total amount of primary amine groups optionally comprised does not exceed a proportion of 0.09 mol per mole of epoxy groups of the entire composition. The invention also relates to a fiber-matrix-semifinished-product composition (SMC composition or BMC composition) with, as matrix component, the epoxy-resin composition mentioned, and with, suspended therein, short reinforcement fibers with an average length of from 0.3 to 5.0 cm. The fiber-matrix-semifinished-product composition can be produced via mixing of the constituents, whereupon the composition thickens. The resultant thickened product (semisolid fiber-matrix semifinished product) features comparatively short maturing time and comparatively long available operating time. The invention also relates to the corresponding semisolid fiber-matrix composite, in particular to the semisolid SMC and to the corresponding cured fiber-matrix semifinished product, in particular the cured SMC. Finally, the invention also relates to a screening process for identifying epoxy-resin-based compositions which are suitable for use as thermoset matrix for producing SMC. |
| US10017606B2 |
Polyester compositions containing cyclobutanediol having a certain combination of inherent viscosity and moderate glass transition temperature and articles made therefrom
A molded article comprising at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: i) 95 to 99.99 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; and ii) 0.01 to 5 mole % of isophthalic acid; and (b) a glycol component comprising: i) 5 to 15 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; ii) 85 to 95 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and iii) 5 mole % or less of modifying glycols which are not 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol or cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the polyester has an inherent viscosity from 0.80 to 1.0 dL/g and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 90 to 110° C., and wherein the molded article does not contain polycarbonate. |
| US10017605B2 |
Foam compositions
Foam compositions are provided. The compositions are prepared from multi-functional acetoacetate esters and multi-functional amines or acrylates. The foam compositions can include one or more additives. The foam compositions can be used for home and commercial insulation, air sealing, sound proofing, structural improvement, and exterior roofing, among other applications. The foam compositions provide advantages of being isocyanate free and offer reduced exposure to isocyanate. |
| US10017603B2 |
One component epoxy curing agents comprising hydroxyalkylamino cycloalkanes
Liquid epoxy curing agents that have improved latency over conventional liquid curing agents while retaining the physical properties of the cured material are disclosed. These liquid curing agents can be used for curing epoxy resins, or in combination with dicyandiamide (DICY) based curing agents in order to accelerate DICY curing. |
| US10017602B2 |
Cyclic acetal, cyclic ketal diamines epoxy curing agents and degradable polymers and composites based thereon
The present invention provides, among others, compounds of the following formula which can be used as degradable curing agents, methods for preparing the compounds, degradable polymers and reinforced composites, methods for degrading and recycling the polymers and composites. |
| US10017596B2 |
Silicone hydrogels formed from zero diluent reactive mixtures
The present invention relates to silicone hydrogels having a desirable balance of properties which can be formed without diluents. The silicone hydrogels are formed from reactive mixtures comprising at least one hydroxyl substituted, monofunctional polydialkylsiloxane monomer having between 2 and 120 dialkylsiloxane repeating units, at least one slow reacting hydrophilic monomer and at least one hydroxyl containing hydrophilic monomer. |
| US10017595B2 |
Metallic complex catalyst and polymerization methods employing same
Metallic complexes having indenyl ligands can be used as an ingredient of a catalyst system. The catalyst system can be used in polymerizations of ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers that include both olefins and polyenes. Embodiments of the catalyst system can provide interpolymers that include polyene mer and up to about 40 mole percent ethylene mer. The catalyst system also can be used in solution polymerizations conducted in C5-C12 alkanes. |
| US10017593B2 |
Functionalized polymer
A method for providing a polymer having terminal functionality involves reacting a terminally active polymer with an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound that includes a group 2-13 element so as to provide a functionalized polymer. The resulting polymer exhibits enhanced interactivity with particulate fillers and can be used in the manufacture of vulcanizates. |
| US10017590B2 |
Catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins
A solid catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins made from or containing Mg, Ti, halogen and an electron donor of formula (I) or (II) When activated with an aluminum alkyl and optionally an external electron donor, solid catalyst component can give high activity and stereospecificity in the polymerization of olefins. |
| US10017576B2 |
Generation of a cancer-specific immune response toward MUC1 and cancer specific MUC1 antibodies
The present invention provides a method for inducing a cancer specific immune response against MUC1 using an immunogenic glycopeptide. Other aspects of the invention are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the immunogenic glycopeptide and a cancer vaccine comprising the immunogenic glycopeptide. Another aspect is an antibody generated using the immunogenic glycopeptide and the use of said antibody in therapy and diagnosis. |
| US10017575B2 |
Antibody molecules having specificity for human OX40
The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of human OX40, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules. |
| US10017574B2 |
Methods, kits and devices for promoting cardiac regeneration
A method of potentiating cardiac regeneration with neuregulin treatment in a subject in need thereof. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutic effective amount of an agent which upregulates activity or expression of ErbB-2, thereby potentiating cardiac regeneration with neuregulin treatment. |
| US10017570B2 |
Repebody for novel interleukin-6 and use thereof
The present invention relates to an repebody capable of binding specifically to interleukin-6 (IL-6) to inhibit the biological activity of IL-6, a polynucleotide encoding the repebody, a vector comprising the polynucleotide, a recombinant microorganism having introduced therein the polynucleotide or the vector, a method of producing the repebody using the recombinant microorganism, a composition for preventing or treating cancer, which comprises the repebody, and a method for preventing or treating cancer, which comprises administering the composition for preventing or treating cancer, which comprises the repebody. The repebody of the present invention significantly reduces the activity of signal transduction and activator of transciption3 (STAT3) and the concentration of interleukin-6, and thus can be widely used as an agent for preventing or treating IL-6-related diseases. |
| US10017567B2 |
Treatment of cancer with anti-LAP monoclonal antibodies
Described herein are compositions and methods relating to LAP-binding agents, including, for example, anti-LAP antibodies, and to their use in methods of treatment of cancer. LAP-binding agents affected both systemic and intra-tumor immunity and were shown effective to treat a broad spectrum of cancer types. |
| US10017564B2 |
Monoclonal antibodies against claudin-18 for treatment of cancer
The present invention provides antibodies useful as therapeutics for treating and/or preventing diseases associated with cells expressing CLD18, including tumor-related diseases such as gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, hepatic cancer, head-neck cancer, and cancer of the gallbladder. |
| US10017548B2 |
Modified biotin-binding protein, fusion proteins thereof and applications
The disclosure provides modified biotin-binding proteins which can be expressed in soluble form in high yield in bacteria. Also provided are fusion proteins comprising the modified biotin-binding protein and an antigen. The disclosure further provides non-hemolytic variants of alpha-hemolysin from S. aureus and fusion protein comprising non-hemolytic variant of alpha-hemolysin and a biotin-binding domains. Immunogenic compositions comprising the proteins are also disclosed and use of such immunogenic compositions for inducing an immune response or for vaccinating a subject are also disclosed. |
| US10017546B2 |
Monomeric avidin-like proteins with stable biotin binding ability
Disclosed are monomeric avidin-like proteins with a strong and stable biotin-binding ability, protein conjugates containing two or more of the monomeric avidin-like proteins and having a multivalent binding ability to biotin, nucleic acid molecules for encoding the monomeric avidin-like proteins, and methods for producing the monomeric avidin-like proteins, so the monomeric avidin-like proteins, due to the monomeric structure, are free from a problem of the disruption of receptor functions, caused by oligomerization occurring in existing tetrameric streptavidin or tetrameric but monovalent streptavidin variants. |
| US10017537B2 |
Peptide selectively binding to graphitic materials and volatile organic compounds
Provided is a peptide including X2SX1AAX2X3P (SEQ ID NO. 1), X2X2PX3X2AX3P (SEQ ID NO. 2), SX1AAX2X3P (SEQ ID NO. 3), or X2PX3X2AX3P (SEQ ID NO. 4), which bind to graphitic materials or volatile organic compounds. |
| US10017536B2 |
Synthetic peptide amides and dimers thereof
The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure: The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. |
| US10017534B2 |
Method for producing Tebbe complex
The present invention relates to a method for producing a Tebbe complex having high purity and high activity and having excellent storage stability in a high yield, the method including allowing bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride and trimethylaluminum to react with each other in the presence of a solvent such that a solubility of the Tebbe complex in 1 g of the solvent at 25° C. is 0.5 mmol/g or less. |
| US10017533B2 |
Cytotoxic titanium and vanadium complexes
The present application provides a family of highly resistant and water-stable Titanium and Vanadium complexes, which may be administered directly without a further hydrolysis step and which solubility and cell-penetration characteristics may be modifiable by reducing their particle size to the nanoscale. |
| US10017530B2 |
Fluorination method for phosphonitrilic chloride trimer and its derivatives
The present invention relates to a fluorination method for phosphonitrilic chloride trimer and its derivatives including using phosphonitrilicchloride or partially substituted phosphonitrilic chloride trimer as raw material to fluorinate with fluorinating agent in an ionic liquid to replace the chlorine in chloro-cyclotriphosphazene molecule. The present invention uses non-volatile and pollution free ionic liquids as solvent, and just controls a distillation temperature to get a hexafluorocyclotriphosphazene or derivatives thereof with high-purity. It overcomes the shortcoming of the average solvent system that the solvent forms azeotrope with products. The post-process is simple. The production rate is high, and the ionic liquid can be recycled. The present invention produces products with high purity. |
| US10017529B2 |
Metformin derivatives
The present invention relates to novel biguanide derivatives including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention also relates processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, pharmaceutical compositions containing and the uses of such compounds in treating disorders such as diabetes. |
| US10017526B2 |
Method for producing siloxanes from alkali salts of silanols
Cyclic siloxanes are prepared economically by reaction of an alkali metal siliconate having a mol ratio of alkali metal cation to silicon of less than one or their hydrolysis/condensation products or mixture thereof, with a halosilane. |
| US10017522B2 |
Alpha helix mimetics and methods relating thereto
Alpha-helix mimetic structures and compounds represented by the formula (I) wherein the general formula and the definition of each symbol are as defined in the specification, a chemical library relating thereto, and methods relating thereto, are disclosed. Applications of these compounds in the treatment of medical conditions, e.g., cancer diseases, fibrotic diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the mimetics are further disclosed. |
| US10017519B2 |
Alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acid and derivatives and other GRAS based prodrugs of oxycodone and uses thereof
The invention describes pharmaceutical compounds and compositions comprised of a ligand attached to the opioid oxycodone, in a manner that substantially decreases or deters the potential for opioid abuse, addiction, illicit and illegal use, and overdose. When delivered at the proper dosage, the pharmaceutical composition provides therapeutic activity similar to that of the parent active agent. |
| US10017516B2 |
BMP inhibitors and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. These compounds may also be used to reduce circulating levels of ApoB-100 or LDL and treat or prevent acquired or congenital hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipoproteinemia; diseases, disorders, or syndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption or metabolism; or diseases, disorders, or syndromes caused by hyperlipidemia. |
| US10017513B2 |
Crystalline forms of sodium 4-{[9-chloro-7-(2-fluoro-6-methoxyphenyl)-5H-pyrimido [5,4-D][2]benzazepin-2-YL]amino}-2-methoxybenzoate
The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I): or a crystalline form thereof, or a solvate thereof; to a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of the compound of formula (I), or a crystalline form thereof, or a solvate thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent, and to the use of a compound of formula (I), or a crystalline form thereof, or a solvate thereof, for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by Aurora kinase, and methods related thereto. |
| US10017511B2 |
Pyrazolopyrimidinones for the treatment of impotence and process for the preparation thereof
The present invention relates to Pyrazolopyrimidinone compounds as PDE5 inhibitors with better IC50 value, good in vivo efficacy and PK profile and a process for the preparation thereof. The present invention covers the pyrazolo pyrimidinone based compounds that have been designed, synthesized and screened for PDE5 inhibitory activity and its PDE5 inhibitory potential is provided in this invention. These designer compounds have shown nanomolar potency when screened for PDE5 inhibitory activity and also shown better in vivo efficacy. These compounds can be used in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction or in the treatment of impotence. |
| US10017502B2 |
Benzoxazinone amides as mineralocorticoid receptor modulators
Disclosed are certain derivatives of benzoxazinone amides of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, (Formula (I)) that act as mineralocorticoid (MR) receptor modulators that may reduce oxidative stress in endothelium and hence improve vascular function, to methods for their potential therapeutic use, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to processes for preparing such compounds. |
| US10017501B2 |
Benzimidazole derivatives as bromodomain inhibitors
This application relates to chemical compounds which may act as inhibitors of, or which may otherwise modulate the activity of, a bromodomain-containing protein, including bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4), and to compositions and formulations containing such compounds, and methods of using and making such compounds. Compounds include compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R3, R4a, R4b, and R5 are described herein. |
| US10017500B2 |
1,3-benzodioxole derivative
The present invention provides a compound having a particular chemical structure or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof which has an excellent inhibitory effect on EZH1 and/or EZH2 activity. The present invention provides a compound having a 1,3-benzodioxole structure represented by the general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and V in the formula (I) are each as defined in the present specification). |
| US10017495B2 |
Therapeutically active compounds and their methods of use
Provided are compounds useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound described herein. |
| US10017492B2 |
Isoindoline derivative, intermediate, preparation method, pharmaceutical composition and use thereof
Provided are an isoindoline derivative, intermediate, preparation method, pharmaceutical composition and use thereof. The isoindoline derivative and the pharmaceutical composition thereof can regulate the production or activity of immunological cytokines, thus effectively treating cancer and inflammatory disease. |
| US10017489B2 |
Method for preparing benzopyran compound and application thereof in treating pulmonary fibrosis
The present invention opens to the public a method to prepare a benzopyran compound and its use for treating pulmonary fibrosis. A benzopyran compound has a structure (I): in which: R1 represents hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, or various remaining amino acid moieties after removal of an amino group; R2 represents hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, or various remaining amino acid moieties after removal of an amino group; R3 represents hydrogen, or C1-C4 alkyl; and n is any integer of 1-4, wherein the benzopyran compound is derived from a broth of Streptomyces xiamenensis CGMCC No. 5675 by extraction, separation and purification. The derivatives of xiamenmycin made from the present invention have a higher bioactivity to suppress the proliferation of normal human lung fibroblast, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. |
| US10017487B2 |
Fused heterocyclic compound
The present invention relates to a condensed heterocyclic compound that has an enteropeptidase inhibitory effect, and use of the compound as a medicament for the treatment or prevention of obesity, diabetes mellitus, or the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof, and use of the compound as a medicament for the treatment or prevention of obesity, diabetes mellitus, or the like [in the formula, each symbol is as defined in the specification]. |
| US10017485B2 |
Manufacturing method for compound having N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)amino group
A method efficiently and safely manufactures, on an industrial scale, a compound having an N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)amino group. (1) an amine compound or a solution thereof, (2) epichlorohydrin or a solution thereof, and (3) an acidic compound or a solution thereof are continuously supplied to a flow reactor and reacted at a reaction temperature of 40 to 130° C. and a liquid space velocity of 0.2 to 10 h−1 so that a compound having an N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)amino group is manufactured. The obtained compound having an N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)amino group is dehydrochlorinated by reaction with an alkali so that a polyfunctional glycidylamine type epoxy compound is manufactured. |
| US10017482B2 |
Mitotic kinesin inhibitors and methods of use thereof
This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. |
| US10017479B2 |
Process to make non nucleosidal reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) for the treatment of HIV
A chemical process that can form pharmaceutically acceptable medicaments NNRTI's for the treatment of HIV starting from thiotriazole compounds. The chemical process can form thiotetrazoles such as 2-((1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)thio)-N-(2-nitrophenyl)actetamide that is. a potent NNRTI with nanomolar activity. |
| US10017478B2 |
Inhibitors of ACK1/TNK2 tyrosine kinase
Described are cancer therapies and anti-cancer compounds. In particular, disclosed are inhibitors of Ack1 tyrosine kinase and their use in the treatment of cancer. Methods of screening for new Ack1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors are also disclosed. In specific example, compound having Formula I through IV are disclosed. |
| US10017476B2 |
1,4-bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine derivative and its use
The present invention relates to the compound having Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, and its use in treating and/or preventing a Tauopathy. |
| US10017475B2 |
Anti-vasculature and anti-tubulin combretastatin analogs for treatment of cancer
Combretastatins analog compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are presented, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the combretastatin analog compounds and uses of the combretastatin analog compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, in the treatment of cancer, and in particular cancer presenting as metastatic tumors. |
| US10017474B1 |
Method of synthesizing (E)-1,2-di(pyridin-2-yl) ethene-1,2-diol
The method of synthesizing (E)-1,2-di(pyridine-2-yl)ethene-1,2-diol involves dimerization of 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (also referred to herein as “picolinaldehyde”). The synthesis of the desired ethene-1,2-diol is achieved using a Cu(II) catalyst to dimerize picolinaldehyde under mild conditions. Preferably, the Cu(II) catalyst is a Cu(II)/neocuproine (2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline) complex, or other Cu(II)/phen complex. The reaction in this embodiment may occur at room atmosphere and in ambient light conditions using a water/ROH solvent. The exemplary ethene-1,2-diol product, (E)-1,2-di(pyridin-2-yl)ethene-1,2-diol has the following structural formula: |
| US10017473B1 |
Method for preparing pentachloropyridine by utilizing DCTF rectifying short steaming residues
A method for preparing pentachloropyridine by utilizing DCTF rectifying short steaming residues, comprising the following steps: converting polymers in the residues through in situ catalytic cracking and vacuum distillation by using the catalytic degradation function of a catalyst formed by aluminum oxide, silicon oxide, zirconia, 4A zeolite, magnesium oxide, mordenite and HZSM-5 zeolite on the polymers in the DCTF rectifying short steaming residues into small molecular compounds and obtaining pentachloropyridine-containing crude oil; washing the pentachloropyridine-containing crude oil by using an aqueous solution of an alkaline assistant formed by sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and sodium hydroxide, carrying out reduced pressure rectification, refrigerating crystallization, vacuum filtration or centrifuging separation, solvent washing, and vacuum drying method sequentially to obtain a pentachloropyridine product with a mass percentage content greater than 95% at a yield being 1-15% of the mass of the DCTF rectifying short steaming residues. |
| US10017470B2 |
Treatment for lipodystrophy
The present invention provides a therapeutic compound of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the prevention and treatment of lipodystrophy caused because of HIV infection or combination therapy of HIV-1 protease inhibitors (Pis) and/or reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nRTIs) by neutralizing lipohypertrophy, lipoatrophy and metabolic abnormalities in HIV patient. |
| US10017469B2 |
Stabilized compositions and methods of manufacture
A method for stabilization of potent alkanone-heterocyclic flavorants in dry powder form is provided. Coordination of alkanone-heterocyclic flavorants to transition metal salts results in the formation of stable crystalline complexes, which upon hydration release the free flavorant. Food and topping products containing the stabilized alkanone-heterocyclic flavorant are provided as are methods for stabilizing the alkanone-heterocyclic flavorant. |
| US10017467B2 |
Alkylbenzene hydroperoxide production using dispersed bubbles of oxygen containing gas
An apparatus for oxidation of a C8-C12alkylbenzene reactant to a C8-C12 alkylbenzene hydroperoxide product, the re-actor can comprise: a flow reactor comprising a reactant inlet, an oxidate product outlet, wherein the reactor is configured to provide a liquid flow from the reactant inlet to the product outlet, a gas inlet configured to introduce an oxygen-containing gas into the reactor, and an inlet sparger configured to flow gas bubbles comprising the oxygen-containing gas within the liquid flow, and wherein: the inlet sparger is configured to flow the gas bubbles having a diameter of 1.0 mm to 5.0 mm over a gas bubble residence time from 1 to 200 seconds, and/or the inlet sparger configured to flow the gas bubbles such that greater than or equal to 80% of the gas bubbles do not coalesce into larger bubbles over a gas bubble residence time of 1 to 200 seconds. |
| US10017460B2 |
Compounds for promoting liposomal and cellular adhesion and compositions and methods of use thereof
The present application describes amphiphatic compounds like compound IIa below, compositions and methods for incorporating chemoselective and bio-orthogonal complementary functional groups into liposomes. Such compounds are incorporated in greater numbers in liposome and fused cell surfaces, leading to greater adhesion and conjugation efficiency. The present application also describes various uses of these modified liposomes including for tethering the chemoselective and bioorthogonal complementary functional groups from cell surfaces by liposome delivery toward the goal of rewiring the cell surface. |
| US10017459B2 |
β-substituted β-amino acids and analogs as chemotherapeutic agents and uses thereof
β-Substituted β-amino acids, β-substituted β-amino acid derivatives, and β-substituted β-amino acid analogs and (bio)isosteres and their use as chemotherapeutic agents are disclosed. The β-substituted β-amino acid derivatives and β-substituted β-amino acid analogs and (bio)isosteres are selective LAT1/4F2hc substrates and exhibit rapid uptake and retention in tumors expressing the LAT1/4F2hc transporter. Methods of synthesizing the β-substituted β-amino acid derivatives and β-substituted β-amino acid analogs and methods of using the compounds for treating cancer are also disclosed. The β-substituted β-amino acid derivatives and β-substituted β-amino acid analogs exhibit selective uptake in tumor cells expressing the LAT1/4F2hc transporter and accumulate in cancerous cells when administered to a subject in vivo. The β-substituted β-amino acid derivatives and β-substituted β-amino acid analogs and (bio)isosteres exhibit cytotoxicity toward several tumor types. |
| US10017458B2 |
Therapeutic tetrahydronaphthalene compounds
The invention relates to protein binding interacting/binding compounds and methods of identifying and using them. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating 5-HT2C and/or RSK disorders, including diseases and disorders mediated by CPCRs and/or RSKs. |
| US10017456B2 |
Monomer and polymer and compensation film and optical film and display device
A monomer is represented by Chemical Formula 1: wherein in Chemical Formula 1, X1 and X2 are independently O, C(═O), or C(═O)O, R1 to R10 are independently hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted C3 to C20 cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C20 aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C3 to C20 heterocyclic group, a substituted or unsubstituted silyl group, a hydroxy group, a halogen, a nitro group, or a combination thereof, and n1 and n2 are independently an integer ranging from 0 to 3. |
| US10017454B2 |
Method of manufacturing BHCD and derivatives thereof
The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing bis(2-hydroxyethyl) cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (BHCD) and derivatives thereof. The method includes the following steps. A first reactant including bis-hydroxyethyl terephthalate (BHET) is provided. 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl 2-hydroxyethyl terephthalate (BHEET) is added to the first reactant including BHET to form a second reactant. The second reactant is hydrogenated. |
| US10017453B2 |
Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of fatty acids
The present disclosure provides pharmaceutically acceptable stable salt forms of 15-lipoxygenase products, such as 15-HETrE lysine salt, compositions comprising same and methods of making and using same. |
| US10017450B2 |
Method of operating a heavy ends column in an acetic acid production process
Method of operating a heavy ends column in an acetic acid production unit having a reaction section, a light ends recovery section including a light ends distillation column, and a heavy ends column. A stream containing acetic acid and propionic acid obtained from the light ends recovery section is fed to the heavy ends column through a feed inlet positioned at an intermediate point in the heavy ends column. A product stream containing acetic acid is withdrawn from the heavy ends column through a sidedraw product outlet position above the feed inlet, and a product stream containing the propionic acid is withdrawn from the heavy ends column through a heavy product outlet positioned below the feed inlet. The pressure in the heavy ends column above the feed inlet is lower than the pressure of the stream containing acetic acid and propionic acid that is fed to the heavy ends column. |
| US10017443B2 |
Optimized separation technique for work-up of homogeneously catalysed hydroformylation mixtures
The invention relates to a method for producing alcohols by homogeneously catalyzed hydroformylation of olefins to aldehydes and subsequent hydration of the aldehydes. The invention further relates to a system for carrying out the method. The main focus is on the separation technique for work-up of the hydroformylation mixture. The problem addressed by the invention is that specifying a work-up method for hydroformylation mixtures that utilizes the specific advantages of known separation technologies but at the same time largely avoids the specific disadvantages of said separation technologies. The most important objective is to create a catalyst separation system that is as complete and at the same time conservative as possible and that operates in a technically reliable manner and entails low investment and operating costs. The method should be unrestrictedly suitable for processing the reaction output from oxo systems in “world scale” format. The problem is solved by combining membrane separation units and a thermal separation unit, the thermal separation unit being operated in such a manner that 80% to 98% of the mass introduced with the product stream into the thermal separation unit exits the thermal separation unit again as a head product. |
| US10017438B2 |
Method and device system for producing dimethyl oxalate through carbonylation of industrial synthesis gas and producing ethylene glycol through dimethyl oxalate hydrogenation
A method and a device system for producing dimethyl oxalate through high-pressure carbonylation of industrial synthesis gases and producing ethylene glycol through dimethyl oxalate hydrogenation. The method comprises the following steps: adopting industrial NO, O2 and methanol as raw materials to perform an esterification reaction to produce methyl nitrite, then adopting industrial CO and methyl nitrite to perform a carbonylation reaction in a plate reactor to produce carbonylation products which mainly include dimethyl oxalate and dimethyl carbonate, separating the carbonylation products to obtain dimethyl carbonate products, and subsequently performing hydrogenation to dimethyl oxalate in the plate reactor to produce ethylene glycol products; and performing coupling recovery treatment to waste acid in the esterification reaction and purge gas in the carbonylation reaction for recycling. The system comprises an esterification reaction system, a carbonylation reaction system, a purge gases and waste acid coupling recovery system and a hydrogenation reaction system. |
| US10017437B2 |
Method for purifying fluorinated hydrocarbon compound
The present invention is a method for purifying a fluorohydrocarbon compound comprising bringing a crude saturated fluorohydrocarbon compound having 4 or 5 carbon atoms into contact with a salt-type strongly acidic ion-exchange resin to remove water from the crude saturated fluorohydrocarbon compound. The present invention provides a method for purifying a fluorohydrocarbon compound that can sufficiently remove water from the fluorohydrocarbon compound without causing a decrease in the purity of the fluorohydrocarbon compound due to decomposition. |
| US10017434B2 |
Membrane-based gas separation processes to separate dehydrogenation reaction products
Gas separation processes are provided for separating dehydrogenation reaction products from a raw gas stream to recover hydrocarbons, specifically olefins, such as propylene and iso-butene, as well as unreacted feedstock. The processes employ a sequence of partial condensation steps, interspersed with membrane separation steps to raise the hydrocarbon dewpoint of the uncondensed gas, thereby avoiding the use of low-temperature or cryogenic conditions. |
| US10017433B2 |
Transalkylated cyclohexylbenzyl and biphenyl compounds
Processes for selectively alkylating and/or dealkylating one ring of cyclohexylbenzyl and/or biphenyl compounds are provided. Such selective alkylation and/or dealkylation takes place through a transalkylation reaction between the cyclohexylbenzyl compound and a substituted or unsubstituted benzene, which replaces the phenyl moiety of the cyclohexylbenzyl compound. The transalkylated cyclohexylbenzyl may be dehydrogenated to give a corresponding biphenyl compound. The same reaction steps can be utilized with respect to biphenyl compounds by first partially hydrogenating one phenyl ring of the biphenyl compound, thereby obtaining a corresponding cyclohexylbenzyl compound, which may undergo the transalkylation and, optionally, subsequent dehydrogenation. Combinations of any two or more of partial hydrogenation, transalkylation, and dehydrogenation enable targeted substitution (or de-substitution) of only one ring of cyclohexylbenzyl and/or biphenyl compounds, thereby providing superior control in designing the synthesis of these compounds. |
| US10017430B2 |
Alkane-alkene coupling via tandem alkane-dehydrogenation/alkene-dimerization catalyzed by pincer iridium catalyst heterogenized on solid supports
Disclosed herein are processes for tandem alkene dehydrogenation/alkene dimerization using an iridium pincer complex catalyst on a support comprising magnesium silicates (e.g., Florisil®). The reaction process comprises providing an iridium pincer complex bound to a solid support comprising magnesium silicates; providing a gaseous alkane feedstock comprising at least one alkane; and contacting the gaseous alkane feedstock with the iridium pincer complex bound to the solid support in the presence of a hydrogen acceptor to form dimerized alkenes. The processes disclosed herein can accomplish facile, low-temperature tandem transfer dehydrogenation of alkanes and dimerization of alkenes with unprecedented TONs at a reasonable rate of conversion. |
| US10017428B2 |
Composition comprising ammonium nitrate-based particles and a gelling agent
The present invention relates to a solid, particulate, non-explosive composition comprising ammonium nitrate-based particles, in particular a fertilizer composition, of which, on the one hand, the potential misuse as a precursor for an explosive composition is limited without, on the other hand, hampering its legitimate use by farmers for food production. The solid, particulate, non-explosive composition further comprises a gelling agent which is able to form a substantially water-insoluble and non-filterable hydrogel after the solid fertilizer composition is contacted with water. The gelling agent is selected from the group of gum-based gelling agents, in particular xanthan gum-based agents and guar gum-based agents, most preferably is a xanthan gum-based agent. |
| US10017425B2 |
Methods and materials for forming in-situ cavities for silicon-based ceramic matrix composite components
Methods and materials for forming in-situ features in a ceramic matrix composite component are described. The method of forming a ceramic matrix composite component with cooling features, comprises forming a preform tape, laying up said preform tape to a desired shape, placing a high-temperature resistant fugitive material insert of preselected geometry in the preform tape of the desired shape, compacting the preform tape of the desired shape, burning out the preform tape of the desired shape, melt infiltrating the desired shape, removing the high-temperature resistant insert to form the cooling features during one of the burning out or the melt infiltrating or following the burning out or the melt infiltrating. |
| US10017424B2 |
Ceramic matrix composites and methods of making the same
An improved method of preparing ceramic matrix composites includes blending one or more ceramic powders with one or more paraffinic binders to form a slurry; introducing a ceramic fiber preform into a die or mold; heating the slurry to a temperature above the melting point of the one or more paraffinic binders to form a heated slurry; introducing the heated slurry into the die or mold, the heated slurry infiltrating the ceramic fiber preform to form a slurry infiltrated preform; cooling the die or mold below the solidification temperature of the paraffinic binder, thereby forming a solid component from the slurry infiltrated preform; removing the solid component from the die or mold; heating the solid component to a temperature whereby the paraffinic binder is removed; and densifying the solid component after removing the paraffinic binder, thereby forming the ceramic matrix composite. |
| US10017423B2 |
Method for preparing support of molecular sieve membrane
A method for preparing a support of a molecular sieve membrane is provided and relates to a technical field of support preparation, including steps of: according to a molar ratio of magnesium, aluminum and silicon in cordierite, preparing a nanometer composite sol of magnesium, aluminum, silicon and lanthanum serving as a sintering aid through a sol-gel method, enveloping and bonding the sol on a surface of dispersed nano-sized cordierite powders, and transforming the sol into nanometer composite oxides through presintering; mixing the cordierite powders, a binder and water, forming mud, extruding the mud, forming the mud into a green body, and sintering the green body into a cordierite support; coating a layer of film on the cordierite support with an aqueous dispersant of zirconia, then sintering, and obtaining a support of a molecular sieve membrane, composited by a cordierite main support layer and a zirconia film layer. |
| US10017422B1 |
Regulator for regulating frequency-temperature characteristics of microwave dielectric ceramics and low temperature co-fired ceramic material comprising the same
A microwave dielectric ceramic, including a main crystal phase having a chemical formula of BaSixO2x+1, where 1.56≤x≤1.85. A regulator for regulating frequency-temperature characteristics of microwave dielectric ceramics is also provided. The dielectric constant of the microwave dielectric ceramic is smaller than 8, the temperature coefficient of resonate frequency of the microwave dielectric ceramic is positive, and the microwave dielectric ceramic is anti-reductive. A low temperature co-fired ceramic material includes a main crystal phase, the regulator, and a sintering additive. The main crystal phase of the low temperature co-fired ceramic material includes barium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. |
| US10017421B2 |
Method for preparing active calcium silicate
The present invention provides a method for preparing an active calcium silicate. The method comprises: mixing a lime milk, a fly ash desilicated liquid and a particle diameter control agent and reacting them, to obtain a active calcium silicate slurry. The particle diameter control agent is one of a pyrophosphoric acid salt, a metaphosphoric acid salt, a polyphosphoric acid salt, a polyacrylic acid ester, and a polyacrylic acid salt. The preparation method of the present invention can efficiently reduce large particles of the active calcium silicate, so as to reduce the influence of the large particles on papermaking process and paper quality. |
| US10017419B2 |
Composite fiber for the reinforcement of concrete
Composite fibers and methods of manufacturing composite fibers for the reinforcement of concrete are provided. The composite fibers include fibers and a polymeric coating. The composite fibers have a length of about 10 mm to about 80 mm and an equivalent diameter from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm. A method for reinforcing concrete using the composite fibers is further provided. |
| US10017418B2 |
Pozzolanic compositions containing fly ash and remediation agents for use in cementitious materials
It has been unexpectedly discovered that the addition of a natural or other pozzolan to non-spec fly ash significantly improves the properties of the non-spec fly ash to the extent it can be certified under ASTM C618 and AASHTO 295, as either a Class F or Class C fly ash. The natural pozzolan may be a volcanic ejecta, such as pumice or perlite. Other pozzolans may also be used for this beneficiation process. Many pozzolans are experimentally tested and may be used to beneficiate non-spec fly ash into certifiable Class F fly ash. Additionally, this disclosure provides a method of converting a Class C fly ash to a more valuable Class F fly ash. This discovery will extend diminishing Class F fly ash supplies and turn non-spec fly ash waste streams into valuable, certified fly ash pozzolan which will protect and enhance concrete, mortars and grouts. |
| US10017416B2 |
Composite pane having a sun protection and a heat protection function
A composite pane having a sun protection and a heat protection function is described. The composite pane has an outer pane having an outer surface and an inner surface, an inner pane having an outer surface and an inner surface, and a thermoplastic intermediate layer, having at least a sun protection coating on at least the inner surface, the outer surface, or in the thermoplastic intermediate layer, and a heat protection layer on the inner surface. The sun protection layer has at least one functional layer containing at least silver, and the heat protection layer has at least one functional layer containing at least one metal of the group consisting of niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, and zirconium. |
| US10017415B2 |
Vitroceramic plate
A transparent, colorless and non-scattering glass-ceramic plate of lithium aluminosilicate type and containing crystals of β-quartz structure, the chemical composition of which does not contain oxides of arsenic, of antimony and of neodymium, and includes the following constituents within the limits defined below, expressed as weight percentages: SiO2 55-75%; Al2O3 12-25%; Li2O 2-5%; Na2O+K2O 0-<2%; Li2O+Na2O+K2O 0-<7%; CaO 0.3-5%; MgO 0-5%; SrO 0-5%; BaO 0.5-10%; CaO+BaO >1%; ZnO 0-5%; TiO2 ≤1.9%; ZrO2 ≤3%; TiO2+ZrO2 >3.80%; SnO2 ≥0.1%; SnO2/(SnO2+ZrO2+TiO2)<0.1. |
| US10017414B2 |
White, opaque, β-spodumene glass-ceramic articles with tunable color and methods for making the same
Crystallizable glasses, glass-ceramics, IXable glass-ceramics, and IX glass-ceramics are disclosed. The glass-ceramics exhibit β-spodumene ss as the predominant crystalline phase. These glasses and glass-ceramics, in mole %, include: 62-75 SiO2; 10.5-18 Al2O3; 5-14 Li2O; 2-12 B2O3; and 0.4-2 Fe2O3. Additionally, these glasses and glass-ceramics can exhibit the following criteria: a ratio: [ Li 2 O + Na 2 O + K 2 O + MgO + Zn O ] [ Al 2 O 3 ] between 0.8 to 1.5. The glass-ceramics also exhibit colors at an observer angle of 10° and a CIE illuminant F02 determined with specular reflectance of a* between −0.5 and 0.5, b* between −2.5 and +2, and L* between 90 and 93. |
| US10017410B2 |
Method of fabricating a glass magnetic hard drive disk platter using filamentation by burst ultrafast laser pulses
A non-ablative method and apparatus for making an economical glass hard disk (platter) for a computer hard disk drive (HDD) using a material machining technique involving filamentation by burst ultrafast laser pulses. Two related methods disclosed, differing only in whether the glass substrate the HDD platter is to be cut from has been coated with all the necessary material layers to function as a magnetic media in a computer's hard drive. Platter blanks are precisely cut using filamentation by burst ultrafast laser pulses such that the blank's edges need not be ground, the platter's geometric circularity need not be corrected and there is no need for further surface polishing. Thus the platters can be cut from raw glass or coated glass. As a result, this method reduces the product contamination, speeds up production, and realizes great reductions in the quantity of waste materials and lower production costs. |
| US10017404B1 |
Method for treating condensed vapor streams containing odorous compounds
The invention relates to methods and apparatuses for treating a condensate stream from a condenser that contains odorous compounds, such as various condensate streams produced in a rendering process. In one embodiment, the condensate stream is treated by adding an oxidizer to the liquid condensate stream to oxidize odor-causing compounds in the stream prior to being treated in a waste water pre-treatment system. In this manner, the odor resulting from these compounds can be reduced or eliminated. |
| US10017403B2 |
Use of peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide and peroxide-reducing enzymes for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flowback water and disposal water
Compositions and methods for the use of peracid compositions having low to substantially no hydrogen peroxide for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation. |
| US10017393B2 |
Method of fabricating array of nanoparticle clusters using thermal transformation of sublimable liquid crystal film
The present invention relates to a method for fabricating an array of nanoparticle clusters, in which a thermally transformable organic liquid crystal film having a periodic array of micro-sized dimple-like defect structures spontaneously transformed by thermal sublimation of liquid crystal molecules is used as a template, and nanoparticles form self-assembled clusters having a uniform size with respect to the defect structures, thereby achieving a periodic array of nanoparticle clusters. |
| US10017392B2 |
Articles and methods for administering CO2 into plants
Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO2, and producing electricity, where each method includes providing the plant with a composition including at least about 0.1 (wt./wt. or vol./vol.) % CO2 and/or at least about 0.1 wt./wt. % of a composition that generates CO2. An apparatus is also disclosed for providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2. |
| US10017390B2 |
Polycrystalline diamond bodies incorporating fractionated distribution of diamond particles of different morphologies
Diamond bodies and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Diamond bodies are formed from at least a bimodal, alternatively a tri-modal or higher modal, feedstock having at least one fraction of modified diamond particles with a fine particle size (0.5-3.0 μm) and at least one fraction of diamond particles with coarse particle size (15.0 to 30 μm). During high pressure—high temperature processing, fine particle sized, modified diamond particles in the first fraction preferentially fracture to smaller sizes while preserving the morphology of coarse particle sized diamond particles in the second fraction. Diamond bodies incorporating the two fractions have a microstructure including second fraction diamond particles dispersed in a continuous matrix of first fraction modified diamond particles and exhibit improved wear characteristics, particularly for wear associated with drilling of geological formations. |
| US10017389B2 |
CNT metal composite material, and method for producing same
A CNT metal composite material is provided depositing a metal into a plurality of CNTs is provided including 3% by weight or more and 70% by weight or less of the CNTs, a region is arranged with the metal uniformly distributed in a scanning electron microscope image magnified ten thousand times and the length of the region is at least 1 μm, a signal of the metal and a signal of carbon are not localized in a specific area in a two-dimensional elemental analysis image magnified ten thousand times, and a length of a region uniformly distributing the signal of the metal and the signal of carbon uniformly distributed is at least 1 μm, an allowable current density is at 6×106 A/cm2 or more, and volume resistivity is 1×10−6 Ω·cm or more and 5×10−3 Ω·cm or less. |
| US10017382B2 |
MEMS integrated pressure sensor devices and methods of forming same
A method embodiment includes providing a micro-electromechanical (MEMS) wafer including a polysilicon layer having a first and a second portion. A carrier wafer is bonded to a first surface of the MEMS wafer. Bonding the carrier wafer creates a first cavity. A first surface of the first portion of the polysilicon layer is exposed to a pressure level of the first cavity. A cap wafer is bonded to a second surface of the MEMS wafer opposite the first surface of the MEMS wafer. The bonding the cap wafer creates a second cavity comprising the second portion of the polysilicon layer and a third cavity. A second surface of the first portion of the polysilicon layer is exposed to a pressure level of the third cavity. The first cavity or the third cavity is exposed to an ambient environment. |
| US10017381B2 |
Microfabricated pressure transducer
A microfabricated pressure transducer is formed in a multilayer substrate by etching a plurality of shallow and deep wells into the layers, and then joining these wells with voids formed by anisotropic etching. The voids define a flexible membrane over the substrate which deforms when a force is applied. |
| US10017380B1 |
Combined laser drilling and the plasma etch method for the production of a micromechanical device and a micromechanical device
A micromechanical device that includes a first substrate, at least one first cavity, and a sealed inlet to the first cavity, the inlet extending through the first substrate. The inlet includes a laser-drilled first subsection and a plasma-etched second subsection, the plasma-etched second subsection having an opening to the first cavity, and the inlet in the first subsection being sealed by a molten seal made of molten mass of at least the first substrate. A combined laser drilling and plasma etching method for manufacturing micromechanical devices is also described. |
| US10017377B2 |
Protective coating on trench features of a wafer and method of fabrication thereof
A coating for protecting a wafer from moisture and debris due to dicing, singulating, or handling the wafer is provided. A semiconductor sensor device comprises a wafer having a surface and at least one trench feature and the protective coating covering the trench feature. The trench feature comprises a plurality of walls and the walls are covered with the protective coating, wherein the walls of the trench feature are formed as a portion of the semiconductor sensor device. The semiconductor sensor device further comprises a patterned mask formed on the wafer before the trench feature is formed, wherein the protective coating is formed directly to the trench feature and the patterned mask. The semiconductor sensor device is selected from a group consisting of a MEMS die, a sensor die, a sensor circuit die, a circuit die, a pressure die, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a microphone, a speaker, a transducer, an optical sensor, a gas sensor, a bolometer, a giant magnetoresistive sensor (GMR), a tunnel magnetoresistive (TMR) sensor, an environmental sensor, and a temperature sensor. |
| US10017373B2 |
Nitrogen generator and uses thereof
A system and method to supply nitrogen gas is provided. Ambient air is compressed and stored in a storage receiver and then nitrogen is separated from the compressed air in a nitrogen membrane separation unit. The separated nitrogen is stored in a nitrogen storage tank under pressure and released through a pressure control valve. The system is confined to a small footprint and is useful as a nitrogen source where conventional compressed nitrogen tanks are a safety or space issue. Systems to prepare nitrogen infused beverages are also provided. |
| US10017369B2 |
Machine, system, and method for filling container with pourable product
A filling system for filling a container with a pourable product, comprising: a tank configured to be filled with the pourable product; at least one filling device including a local control unit having a control module configured to selectively allow filling of the container with the pourable product; at least one duct interposed between the tank and the filling device; and at least one vortex flowmeter disposed along the duct and configured to generate a pulse-train detection signal as a function of a flow rate of the pourable product along the duct, wherein the local control unit of the filling device includes a processing module configured to process the detection signal from the at least one vortex flowmeter in order to determine an amount of the pourable product flowing into the container, as a function of a number of pulses of the detection signal. |
| US10017363B2 |
Telescopic arm for self-propelled operating machines
The telescopic lift arm (1) for self-propelled operating machines (10), such a lifters, telehandlers and the like, comprises three tubular elements (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26), having a decreasing section and telescopically connected to one another to define a support structure which is able to move between a retracted configuration in which the tubular elements (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) are inserted in one another, and an elongate configuration, in which two tubular elements are extracted.The arm (1) comprises a hydraulic actuator (4), associated to the support structure (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) and provided with three hydraulic elements (41, 42, 43) telescopically connected to one another, each of which is connected to a respective tubular element of the support structure. |
| US10017362B2 |
Apparatus and method in connection with crane sheave
An apparatus for collecting energy in connection with a sheave system in a hoisting apparatus provided with a sheave system. The apparatus includes at least one generator including a rotor and at least one stator. The rotor is connected rigidly to a sheave of the sheave system, and the at least one stator is connected rigidly to the sheave system such that when the load of the hoisting apparatus is rising or lowering, said at least one sheave rotates, whereby the rotor rotates simultaneously but the stator does not rotate, whereby electric energy is induced in the stator. The apparatus further includes electric energy storage, a device for modifying induced electric energy and storing it in energy storage; and a device for supplying energy from the energy storage to at least one consumption device. The consumption device may be, for example, a working lamp, sensor, measuring device, communications device, signal device, charging plug or a combination of these mounted in connection with the sheave system. |
| US10017360B2 |
Regenerative power capture system for endless track escalators and moving walkways
Power is recovered from an escalator or a moving walkway as the step orbits an endless track on rollers. A generator is connected to a roller orbiting the track. A battery backup is provided. The power is used for emergency lighting on the step, and for data transmission. Advertising and messages are displayed on a dynamic video screen mounted on the step. The apparatus is mostly contained within the escalator step. Information is communicated wirelessly to a remotely located central control station and back to the step, so as to display information in real time and to update advertising while the escalator is in operation. The central control station also monitors performance parameters. The visual display can include LED lighting. |
| US10017350B2 |
Sheet processing apparatus that properly performs fold line processing, and image forming system
A sheet processing apparatus that is capable of properly performing fold line processing at a position depending on a sheet bundle. In a sheet processing apparatus, sheets sequentially received from an image forming apparatus are stacked on a bookbinding processing tray to form a sheet bundle. The sheet bundle is folded at the center thereof, and is conveyed to a processing position. A press unit moves along a fold line portion of the sheet bundle to thereby perform flattening processing for flattening the fold line portion by pressing the fold line portion from a direction orthogonal to a thickness direction. A first pressing strength set by a user using the image forming apparatus and the second pressing strength acquired information on the sheet bundle are compared with each other, and the processing position is determined based on a result of the comparison. |
| US10017348B2 |
Winding device and method for designing winding device
Provided is a winding device capable of speeding up a winding operation while ensuring a winding quality. A feed roller feeds a sheet-like member. A take-up roller takes up the sheet-like member. Each roller guides transportation of the sheet-like member between the feed roller and the take-up roller. A sum of moments of inertia of each free roller is determined so that a variation in a tension applied to the sheet-like member is equal to or less than 16.7 [N/m]. |
| US10017347B2 |
Accompanying squeezing unit in a winding machine for plastic film
An accompanying squeezing unit in a machine for winding plastic film onto bobbins, in which at least two spindles are positioned on a rotating plate around a central shaft constrained to an upright of the machine, the group including an accompanying squeezing roll situated on a lever mechanism which is selectively actuated to rotate-oscillate by actuators in order to maintain the squeezing roll positioned on a film in the final winding onto a bobbin positioned on one of the spindles, the lever mechanism being activated when the plate carrying the spindles is rotated to discharge a finished bobbin. The lever mechanism in the group includes two first levers and two second levers articulated relative to each other. |
| US10017345B2 |
Device for cutting film-like media
Methods and systems are provided for rewinding and cutting a film-like material. In one example, a method may include adjusting a position of a retractable driven shaft located between a first roller from which the film-like material is unwound and a second roller onto which the film-like material is rewound during the rewinding and cutting operations. The method may further include adjusting a tension applied on the film-like material based on speeds of a first shaft holding the first roller and a second shaft holding the second roller, and a brake force applied onto the first shaft. |
| US10017344B2 |
Image forming apparatus
In accordance with one embodiment, an image forming apparatus comprises a cassette for paper feed configured to contain a tray capable of stacking papers stored in a packaging member of which one end portion is opened, together with the packaging member; a paper feed section configured to contain a pickup roller which picks up the papers stored in the packaging member from the opened end portion of the packaging member; a regulating member configured to regulate that the packaging member is conveyed from the tray of the cassette; and a protrusion configured to be formed and protrude from the regulating member to cover the opened end portion of the packaging member. |
| US10017341B2 |
Device for processing sheet material
In a bank-note processing machine, bank notes are guided through between two components of a checking device by means of a transport band. The transport band is led away at least partly from the checking device by means of deflection rollers to enable a better check of the bank notes and a trouble-free transport of the bank notes. |
| US10017340B2 |
Sheet conveyance apparatus and sheet conveyance method
A sheet conveyance apparatus includes: a placement part configured such that stacked sheets are disposed on the placement part; a housing including an open/close part and accommodating the placement part, at least a portion of the open/close part being configured to be opened and closed; and a suction unit connected with the housing, and configured to draw gas from an interior of the housing. |
| US10017339B2 |
Paper feeding apparatus and image forming apparatus adopting the same
A paper feeding apparatus of an image forming apparatus is provided. The paper feeding apparatus includes a pickup unit configured to rotate about a first axis, a swing member configured to rotate about a second axis, and to move the pickup unit from a contact location to a separation location by pressing the pickup unit, an elastic member configured to provide an elastic force to the swing member, and a rotation limiter configured to limit a rotation angle at which the swing member rotates, wherein a momentum of the swing member is less than a momentum of the pickup unit, while the swing member presses the pickup unit and rotates. |
| US10017336B2 |
Device, system and method for ground line haul
A device for transporting freight articles in a ground or rail haul operations comprises a hollow housing including four corner sections, side walls, two center sections defining four openings each disposed between one edge of a center section and an edge of a respective corner section, a bottom portion and a top portion, wherein the two center portions are manufactured from see through or clear material. A door is mounted to selectively open and close a respective opening and swinging outwardly and towards a respective corner portion to selectively open the respective opening. Two channels are provided in the bottom portion, each in open communication with opposite sides of the bottom portion. Four feet or wheels are mounted on the bottom portion. Four receptacles are provided in the top portion, each sized and shaped to receive a foot therewithin. |
| US10017335B2 |
System, method and apparatus for destacking stacked articles
A destacker for automatically destacking a plurality of vertically stacked articles that is particularly useful in destacking magnetic molds used in the chocolate manufacturing industry. Each article comprises at least one slanted notch. The destacker includes at least one hammer having a blade that moves from a retracted position to an extracted position, wherein at the extracted position the blade engages a gap formed by the slanted notch between the bottommost article and the article located above the bottommost article to release the bottommost article from the plurality of stacked articles. The bottommost article then drops onto a conveyor to be transported to the production line. The destacker further includes oppositely disposed pair of mold carriers and oppositely disposed pair of mold lockers that assist the destacker to feed the stack of molds in a downward direction. |
| US10017333B2 |
Magnet track for a transport device
A magnet track for a transport device for moving an armature along the magnet track includes a plurality of linear sections each having an even number of magnets of alternating polarity disposed on a support. In curved regions of the magnet track, the polarity of two adjacent magnets of different sections is the same. A ferromagnetic spacer disposed in each V-shaped gap in the curved regions of the magnet track between the different sections so as to fill the gap. |
| US10017332B2 |
Vacuum conveyor with intake nozzle and sleeve
A vacuum conveyor for conveying granular material and an intake nozzle for the vacuum conveyor is provided. The vacuum conveyor can have a vacuum section operative to create a vacuum in the housing, an intake to allow granular material to the housing, a variable length hose section and an intake nozzle. The intake nozzle can include an intake end, an output end and a body extending between the ends with a plurality of apertures passing through the body. A sleeve for the intake nozzle can be sized to fit around the body positionable in different positions relative to the body to cover and uncover the various apertures. |
| US10017329B2 |
Unjamming system for product feeders
An unjamming system is used in connection with mass-produced parts fed through a process by a rotating bowl feeder. The bowl feeder has a bowl with an axis of rotation and an outer wall. The parts are disposed against the outer wall by centrifugal force. The unjamming system includes a jamming region adjacent the bowl, wherein unjamming is carried out. A sensor adjacent the jamming region detects a jam. A pneumatic cylinder actuator and an air blow jet adjacent the jamming region removes the parts from the jam. The parts are returned to the bowl by the air blow jet. |
| US10017326B1 |
Conveyor with intermediate drive
An apparatus for conveying objects in a conveying direction includes a conveyor including a chain having at least a forward run supported by generally parallel and aligned supports spaced apart in a direction transverse to the conveying direction. A drive, which may be located between the spaced supports or between side links of the chain, includes a first sprocket for driving the chain in the conveying direction and at least one first retainer located between the supports for retaining the chain in engagement with the sprocket. Related methods are also disclosed. |
| US10017322B2 |
Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts
In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets. |
| US10017321B2 |
Brush holder
A container may be provided with an open-ended cylinder for use in storage and carrying of the brushes in combination with a cup that supports the handles of the brushes during display and/or use or the brushes. The cup and the sheath are releasably couplable to carry the elongate items within the cup and sheath. The container may include first and second caps, each cap defining a first open end configured to fit over one of the open ends of the sheath to maintain the coupling of the cup and sheath. |
| US10017316B2 |
Container assembly
A container assembly has a first container that operably houses a second container. The first container is configured to hold a first flowable substance, and the second container is configured to hold a second flowable substance. The second container is rupturable, preferably by manipulation through the first container, wherein the second flowable substance can mix with the first flowable substance to form a mixture. The first container is also rupturable to dispense the mixture therefrom. |
| US10017315B2 |
Evacuated bottle system
An evacuated bottle system including a bottle defining a hollow interior, the bottle having a neck defining an opening that provides fluid communication with the interior; a cap assembly including a funnel having a first portion and a second portion, where the second portion extends radially outward from the first portion to form a floor on an interior thereof and a shoulder on an exterior thereof, the first portion defining a first bore and the second portion defining a second bore fluidly connected to the first bore; a self serum stopper having a self sealing membrane that extends radially outward to overlie at least a portion of the floor of the funnel; and a cap having a cap wall sized to fit over the funnel and a cover portion extending radially inward from the cap wall. |
| US10017309B2 |
Packaging unit for hygiene articles and a method of forming a packaging unit
A packaging unit for hygiene articles that is formed from a sheet of material having an inner surface comprises an edge zone comprising an inner edge portion and an outer edge portion. At least one of the outer and inner edge portions comprises at least one region provided with a resealable adhesive. The sheet has at least one folding axis dividing said sheet into a first and second regions region. The sheet is folded about said at least one folding axis with said first and second regions in an overlapping configuration, thereby providing a packaging unit. Overlapping outer edge portions of the sheet layers are at least partly adhesive-free and are at least partially connected to each other by a mechanical interaction providing a sealing strength of 0.2 to 1.5 N. A method for forming the packaging unit is provided. |
| US10017306B2 |
Tamper resistant assembly for securing valuable material
The invention provides a tamper resistant assembly that that securely contains a valuable material. The assembly has a container for holding the valuable material, an optional carrier that contains the container, one or more cover components that enclose the valuable material in the container, and one or more labels having a plurality of devices that reveal tampering by distortion of at least one of the plurality of devices. The label(s) are positioned so that dislodging a cover component causes a detectable distortion in at least one of the plurality of devices, thereby revealing tampering with the assembly. In one embodiment the label can be affixed partially to a surface of a cover component and partially to a surface of the container or the optional carrier. Also disclosed are methods of detecting tampering and method of manufacturing a temper-resistant assembly. Because the assembly allows a remote validator to validate the assembly prior to providing essential instructions or authorization for conducting procedures on valuable material contained by the assembly, the manufacturer is assured that its procedures are being provided only to authorized persons. |
| US10017301B2 |
Insulated cap
Container assemblies including an insulated cap for sealing the mouth of the container, the insulated cap including an outer shell, an insulation block defining a plurality of elongate voids disposed at least partially within the outer shell, a securing element configured to secure the cap to the container, and a sealing member configured to form a seal between the insulated cap and the container when the insulated cap is secured to the container by the securing element. |
| US10017299B2 |
Reusable collapsible basket with a packing wrap strap
The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a basket such as a grocery basket or laundry basket, where the basket includes a packaging wrap strap. When the basket is in an open position, the wrap strap is flush to the bottom side of the base of the basket such that it is out of the way. When the basket is in a closed position, the wrap strap, made from elastic, stretches to get around the base of the basket and pulls the base upwards while applying downward force on a rim of the basket to keep the basket closed very flat. The wrap strap advantageously does not interfere with the closing and opening functions, improves storage and carrying, and provides better packaging. |
| US10017298B2 |
Nesting dinnerware
A set of nesting dinnerware includes a bowl, a mug and a plate. The dimensions of the mug are such that the same can fit within the bowl, either in an upright or rotated position. The base of the plate is configured to fit over the upper opening of the bowl. Once the mug is inserted in the bowl, the base of the plate is positioned over the opening of the bowl, creating a nested set of dinnerware. Multiple sets of nested dinnerware can be stacked on top of each other to further save space. |
| US10017297B2 |
Degradable bearing pallet and preparation method thereof
A degradable bearing pallet and a preparation method thereof. The pallet has an upper cover, a packing middle layer and a lower cover; a plurality of pallet support legs are disposed at the bottom of the lower cover; the lower cover is integrally molded with the plurality of pallet support legs; and the packing middle layer is filled in the lower cover and in the plurality of pallet support legs; the upper cover covers the packing middle layer and the lower cover. The middle part of the bottom of each of the pallet support legs is formed with a sunken groove; the pallet support legs in each of the rows are mutually connected through a connecting board; and each of the connecting boards is clamped in a corresponding one of the sunken grooves. |
| US10017295B2 |
Container end closure with optional secondary vent opening
The present invention relates to an opening device for a beverage container. More specifically, the invention relates to a metal end closure having a primary opening area and at least one optional secondary vent opening which can be opened with the same pull tab. The primary opening area and the secondary vent opening area are defined by a score line which is interrupted by a check slot to inhibit propagation of a fracture along the score line. |
| US10017292B1 |
Container with integral interlocking clip(s)
An interlocking clip, a container incorporating the interlocking clip, and methods of fabricating of the interlocking clip and container are provided. The interlocking clip is formed integral with first and second container sections for fastening the container sections together, and includes a tab-receiving aperture and a locking tab. The tab-receiving aperture is formed through a container wall of the first container section, and the locking tab is formed from, and integral with, a container wall of the second container section. The locking tab is bendable to interlock with the tab-receiving aperture, and includes bendable extensions on opposite sides of the locking tab. The bendable extensions include wall-receiving grooves to receive the container wall on opposite sides of the tab-receiving aperture in the first container section. In operation, the locking tab inserts into the tab-receiving aperture to interlock the first and second container sections together. |
| US10017290B2 |
Carton with reclosable lock
A carton for holding at least one food product is disclosed, and includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, a first side flap, and a second side flap. The plurality of panels includes a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and at least one end panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. The first side flap is foldably connected to the first side panel and includes a first tab and a second tab. The second side flap is foldably connected to the second side panel and includes a first locking feature and a second locking feature. The first tab is engaged with the first locking feature and the second tab is engaged with the second locking feature to form a reclosable lock of the carton. |
| US10017288B2 |
System for filling containers, having a transport device
The present invention relates to a filling system for filling containers, such as cans, in the beverage-processing industry, comprising at least one filling station connected to a product storage container, a transport device by means of which containers are conveyed to the filling station, and a container feeding means that feeds containers to the transport device in layers, the transport device having arranged thereon a counter capable of determining the number of containers in the transport device, characterized in that a control unit is provided, which controls the container feeding means depending on the product amount available in the product storage container and on the number of containers in the transport device. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. |
| US10017280B1 |
Tote for separate items
A tote for collecting and transporting fragile items comprising a rectangular base, a handle fixed to the base, and a compartmentalized rectangular tray removably contained on the base, a perimeter of the base arranged to allow the tray to rest on a bottom of the base and to restrain the tray from sliding off the bottom, the handle being rigidly attached to the base and having an inverted U-shape that is sufficiently high and wide to allow several identical tray supporting items in individual compartments to be stacked on a bottom one of said trays. |
| US10017277B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for supporting a wing assembly
A method and apparatus for supporting a structure. The apparatus may comprise a support, a load-balancing structure associated with the support, and a set of connection devices associated with the load-balancing structure. The set of connection devices may be configured to connect to the structure to form a set of control points. Each of the set of connection devices may be configured to independently control a location of a corresponding control point in the set of control points. |
| US10017276B2 |
Servicing assisting system for shock struts with negative dead volume
System and methods for servicing and monitoring shock struts are provided. A shock strut servicing assistance system may comprise: a controller in electronic communication with a display; and a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the controller, the tangible, non-transitory memory having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the controller, cause the controller to perform operations comprising: calculating, by the controller, a dead volume of a shock strut and determining, by the controller, a first decision, the first decision being whether or not the dead volume of the shock strut is negative. A shock strut servicing assistance system may be for servicing a shock strut having a negative dead volume. |
| US10017273B2 |
Aircraft wing flap skew detection systems and methods
A flap skew detection system is configured to detect flap skew of one or more flaps moveably secured to one or more wings of an aircraft. The flap skew detection system includes a flap support assembly that couples a flap to a wing. The flap support assembly includes a fixed portion that is configured to secure to the wing, a moveable portion that is moveably coupled to the fixed portion and configured to securely support the flap, and a link moveably coupled to the fixed portion and the moveable portion. The link includes a cylinder defining an internal chamber including a hydraulic fluid chamber, a piston having a piston head within the internal chamber, and hydraulic fluid retained within the hydraulic fluid chamber. A pressure detector is fluidly coupled to the hydraulic fluid chamber. The pressure detector is configured to detect a fluid pressure of the hydraulic fluid pressure within the hydraulic fluid chamber. The fluid pressure detected by the pressure detector is used to determine existence of flap skew. |
| US10017272B1 |
Local electronic environmental detection device
The present invention relates to a method and system for gathering data along points of travel using common portable electronic devices that are typically used for other functions. More specifically, the data gathered by these portable electronic devices may be accessed, processed, validated, and used in conjunction with, or alone, to produce, augment, and/or validate other data sets across wide ranges of science and technology. |
| US10017271B2 |
Methods of three dimensional (3D) airflow sensing and analysis
Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of sensing three dimensional (3D) airflow by an aircraft includes: collecting measurements characterizing airflow near the aircraft; analyzing the collected measurements; creating, by a processor, a computer model predicting one or more 3D airflow patterns parameter values based on the analyzing; obtaining one or more additional measurements characterizing airflow near an aircraft of the plurality of aircraft, and evaluating an error between an airflow parameter value predicted by the computer model and the one or more additional measurement. |
| US10017269B2 |
Systems for generating auxiliary electrical power for jet aircraft propulsion systems
An aircraft jet propulsion system is disclosed. The aircraft jet propulsion system may comprise a thermoelectric generator array (“TEG” array) coupled to a portion of the aircraft jet propulsion system, wherein the TEG array converts heat energy to electrical energy, and supplies power to the aircraft jet propulsion system, wherein the electrical energy is supplied to a power supply. The aircraft jet propulsion system may comprise an alternator that generates less energy than is required to power the aircraft jet propulsion system. The TEG array may supplement the energy generated by the alternator. The energy generated by the TEG array and the energy generated by the alternator may be sufficient to power the aircraft jet propulsion system and/or the electrical energy generated by the TEG array may be sufficient to power to aircraft jet propulsion system. |
| US10017261B2 |
Electric redundant circuit
An electronic circuit allows at least one current to flow between at least two points of the same circuit. The electronic circuit is in contact with a structure (P) and includes at least one graph (2) including a plurality of nodes (24) and a plurality of connections or branches (22) between the nodes (24) that create at least one mesh (M) of interconnections. The at least one mesh (M) includes interconnections that are configured at least two interconnections between two nodes (24) created by the plurality of connections or branches (22). |
| US10017253B1 |
Aircraft cabin pressure assessment systems and methods
A cabin pressure assessment system for an aircraft includes a plurality of polling devices within an internal cabin of the aircraft. The plurality of polling devices are associated with passenger seats onboard the aircraft. A cabin pressure assessment control unit is communicatively coupled to the plurality of polling devices. The cabin pressure assessment control unit is configured to receive cabin pressure comfort data from the plurality of polling devices. |