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| US10017052B2 |
Fuel inlet
A fuel inlet 10 includes a fuel inlet body 11 that is formed of resin including a reception pipe portion 20, a filler pipe connection pipe portion 30, a breather pipe connection pipe portion 40, and a fluid introduction portion 60. The reception pipe portion 60 receives a fuel nozzle 3. The filler pipe connection pipe portion 30 is located on a lower side of the reception pipe portion 20 and is connected to a filler pipe 31. The breather pipe connection pipe portion 40 is located on an upper side of the reception pipe portion 20 and is connected to a breather pipe 41. The fluid introduction portion 20 causes foamed fluid to flow along an inner wall surface of the reception pipe portion 20 while liquefying the foamed fluid, the foamed fluid flowing from the breather pipe connection pipe portion 40 to the reception pipe portion 20. The fuel inlet body 11that is formed of resin is formed by integrally molding the reception pipe portion 20, the filler pipe connection pipe portion 30, the breather pipe connection pipe portion 40, and the fluid introduction portion 60. |
| US10017050B2 |
Valve device
A valve device includes a float and a case storing the float. The valve device forms a part of a ventilation passage of a fuel tank. The case includes a partition wall which divides inside the case into an upper chamber and a storage chamber to house the float. The partition wall includes a rising portion opened and closed by the float, and a rising portion which surrounds the opening in the upper chamber. A dividing portion is formed in the rising portion to guide liquid to flow downward, and an upper surface of the partition wall outside the rising portion is formed with a gradient such that a side of the dividing part is a low part of an inclined portion thereof. |
| US10017049B2 |
Vent valve, tank having vent valve, and method
A vent valve includes a vent body including an outlet and at least one inlet, a main chamber, a main closable device movable from an open position to allow fluidic communication between the main chamber and the outlet, to a closed position to block fluidic communication between the main chamber and the outlet, and a first tubing having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a first inlet, the second end spaced from the vent body, the first tubing further including a first closable device adjacent the second end. The first closable device allows fluidic communication between an exterior of the first tubing and an interior of the first tubing in a first orientation of the vent valve, and blocks fluidic communication between the exterior of the first tubing and the interior of the first tubing in a second orientation of the vent valve. |
| US10017045B1 |
Transmission for a hybrid powertrain
A transmission for a hybrid powertrain includes a first input, a second input, a third input, and an output. A sun gear is attached to and rotatable with the first input. A carrier is attached to and rotatable with the third input. The carrier rotatably supports a plurality of pinions. Each of the pinions includes a first pinion gear and a second pinion gear. Each second pinion gear of the pinions is disposed in meshing engagement with the sun gear. A first ring gear is disposed in meshing engagement with each first pinion gear of the pinions. The first ring gear is disposed in torque communication with the second input. A second ring gear is disposed in meshing engagement with each second pinion gear of the pinions. The second ring gear is disposed in torque communication with the output. |
| US10017044B2 |
Hybrid powertrain system
A powertrain system is described, and includes an internal combustion engine including a crankshaft and an electric machine including a rotatable shaft, wherein the rotatable shaft is coupled to a motor pulley. A torque converter includes an impeller and a pump, wherein the pump is coupled to an outer sheave. An off-axis mechanical drive system includes the outer sheave of the torque converter rotatably coupled to the motor pulley of the electric machine. The electric machine is coupled to the pump of the torque converter via the off-axis mechanical drive system, and the crankshaft is coupled to the pump of the torque converter via a clutch. |
| US10017036B2 |
Protecting device of battery for electrical automobile
The present disclosure relates to a protecting device; for protecting a battery effectively by absorbing an impact energy which can be received from a lateral direction of an electrical automobile; and for preventing a secondary damage due to the breakage of the battery, and the present disclosure relates to the battery protecting device of the electrical automobile including: a frame (10) for forming a body of a floor (30) positioned in a lower portion of the electrical automobile (100); and at least one protecting bar (20) positioned inside the frame (10), and the vertical cross-section of the protecting bar (20) is a shape including: a pair of closed spaces (21); and a brim (22) for forming the pair of closed spaces (21), in which the brim (22) is connected between the pair of closed spaces (21) so as to make the pair of closed spaces (21) separated by a predetermined distance. In the present disclosure, the impact energy received from outside, especially the impact energy from the lateral side of the electrical automobile, can be transmitted to, and absorbed by: an impact-absorbing member installed in the lower portion of the electrical automobile; and the protecting bars of a specific shape, thereby preventing the breakage of the battery effectively. |
| US10017033B2 |
Cold formed laminates
The principles and embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to complexly curved laminates made from a complexly curved substrate and a flat substrate, such as automotive window glazings, and methods of cold forming complexly-curved glass products from a curved substrate and a flat substrate. In one or more embodiments, the laminate includes first complexly-curved glass substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a second complexly-curved glass substrate with a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface with a thickness therebetween; and a polymer interlayer affixed to the second convex surface and third surface, wherein the third surface and fourth surface have compressive stress values respectively that differ such that the fourth surface has as compressive stress value that is greater than the compressive stress value of the third surface. |
| US10017032B2 |
Thermal management systems and methods
A thermal management system includes at least one vapor compression system (VCS) that is configured to cool portions of the vehicle. The VCS circulates a fluid therethrough to cool the portions of the vehicle through heat exchange. At least one reverse air cycle machine (RACM) couples to VCS through a first heat exchanger. The RACM is configured to receive ram air. The RACM expands the ram air. Heat from the fluid circulating through the VCS is transferred to the expanded ram air through the first heat exchanger. |
| US10017028B2 |
Heat exchanger for refrigerant circuitry
The present invention relates to the heat exchanger 1 of refrigerant circuitry of an air-conditioning system for a vehicle, which enables a bidirectional pass flow. The air-conditioning system is configured to perform a combined operation of cooling device mode and heat pump mode, the heat exchanger 1 is formed in the form of a multi-pass, and the flow direction of a refrigerant varies depending on operation mode. The first heat exchanger 1 formed in the form of a multi-pass includes header pipes 2 and 3, flow paths assigned to respective passes, and means configured to partition an internal volume space of one or more header pipes 2 and 3 into independent regions. A first pass of the heat exchanger 1 has a greater flow cross section and greater heat exchange surface than the last pass. |
| US10017024B2 |
Tablet computer-based robotic system
An example robotic chassis may include a frame including a first side member and a second side member connected by a transverse member near respective first ends of first side member and the second side member. The robotic chassis may also include a rigid case having a mounting point for a tablet computer. The rigid case may be rotatably coupled between the side members near respective second ends of the side members. The robotic chassis may further include a first arm and a second arm having respective distal ends and respective proximal ends. Respective proximal ends of the first arm and the second arm may be rotatably coupled to the frame near opposite respective first ends of the first side member and the second side member. In addition, the robotic chassis may include a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the frame. |
| US10017014B2 |
Pneumatic tire and method of manufacturing pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire is provided with a carcass layer and a sidewall rubber disposed on an outer side in a tire width direction of the carcass layer. Additionally, the pneumatic tire is provided with a resin coating applied on a predetermined region of a sidewall portion. Additionally, a minimum value of a wall thickness t of a rubber of the sidewall portion in the region applied with the resin coating is in a range of 0.05 mm≤t≤4.0 mm. Additionally, a thickness of the resin coating is in a range of 20 μm or more and 300 μm or less. |
| US10017010B2 |
Fluid reservoir within a tire
A wheel assembly has a rim with an outer radial surface. A tire coupled to the rim defines a first interior region between the outer radial surface and the tire. A bladder coupled to the rim defines a second interior region between the outer radial surface and the bladder. A third interior region is defined between the bladder and the tire. The wheel assembly includes a valve fluidly coupled to the second interior region and the third interior region. The valve is movable between a first position and a second position. The second interior region and the third interior region are fluidly isolated from one another when the valve is in the first position. The second interior region and the third interior region may be fluidly coupled to one another when the valve is in the second position. |
| US10017009B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A tire is provided with a tire frame member that is made from resin and includes: a bead portion; a side portion that is connected to an outer side of the bead portion in a tire radial direction and that has hole portions formed at intervals in a tire circumferential direction; and a crown portion that is connected to an inner side of the side portion in a tire width direction and that has a tread disposed thereon. |
| US10017007B2 |
Tire
A tire includes a round tire frame made of a resin material, and the resin material includes a thermoplastic polyamide-based elastomer including an ester bond within a molecule thereof. The thermoplastic polyamide-based elastomer has a ratio by mass (HS/SS) of hard segment (HS) to soft segment (SS) of from 54/46 to 90/10. |
| US10017005B2 |
Coated panel and method for manufacturing such panel
A coated panel may include at least a substrate and a top layer with a printed motif. The top layer may be provided on the substrate. The top layer may also include a transparent or translucent synthetic material layer, which is provided above the printed motif. The top layer, and preferably at least the transparent or translucent synthetic material layer may include a foamable or foamed synthetic material. |
| US10017001B2 |
Laser-personalizable security articles
Laser-personalizable security articles include multi-layer security documents. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser imagable layer. When imaged, a personalized second composite three dimensional image is created on or in the imagable layer. |
| US10016993B2 |
Elastic bending mechanism for bi-directional adjustment of print head position
Mechanisms for adjusting the position of one or more print heads at an extremely fine resolution (e.g., less than 10 μm) are described herein. The adjustment mechanisms include a differential screw and an indexing wheel through which the differential screw extends. One threaded segment of the differential screw is connected to a threaded feature of a flexible body that is coupled to the print head(s), while another threaded segment of the differential screw is connected to a threaded feature of a rigid body that is coupled to a printer assembly. As the indexing wheel and differential screw rotate, the space between the flexible body and the rigid body changes based on the difference between the pitches of the threaded segments. The adjustment mechanisms described herein utilize the accurate, consistent motion of the flexible body upon experiencing pressure to effect predictable changes in the position of the print head(s). |
| US10016988B2 |
Digital binder printing
A method and equipment to form a digital image on a surface by applying a powder layer including colour pigments on the surfaces, bonding a part of the powder and removing the non-bonded powder from the surface. |
| US10016987B2 |
Image forming method and image forming system
An image forming method includes discharging a liquid containing a color material and water onto a surface of a recording medium; performing spray coating to apply a coating liquid containing wax to the surface of the recording medium, the surface having the discharged liquid; and heating the recording medium to which the coating liquid is applied in the spray coating. |
| US10016984B2 |
Replaceable integrated printhead cartridge
A replaceable integrated printhead cartridge is provided that comprises a liquid reservoir and a linear nozzle array being disposed in a bottom and extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis. |
| US10016982B2 |
Inkjet apparatus
An inkjet apparatus includes, a carriage, mounting a head that discharges ink, configured to reciprocally move with respect to a sheet that receives the ink, a sensor unit, attached to the carriage, configured to read information from the sheet, and a rectifying skirt, attached to the carriage, having a rectifying surface that faces the sheet. The sensor unit is disposed above the rectifying skirt. |
| US10016979B1 |
In-line printing
In one example of the disclosure, a first print engine is to print a first image in a first area of a web substrate, and is to leave blank a second area of the web substrate. The printed first image includes a set of fiducials 1-n. For each of fiducials 1-n, a fiducial position error is determined based upon a comparison of the detected position and a predicted position for a subject fiducial. A substrate advancement error is calculated based upon an average of the determined fiducial position errors. An insertion point is determined based upon the substrate advancement error. The insertion point is a point at which a second print engine in-line with the first print engine is to begin printing a second image in the second area. |
| US10016978B2 |
Printing apparatus, printing method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for storing program
A printing apparatus has a plurality of nozzles including preceding nozzles that discharge ink onto a printing medium before ink discharge of the other nozzles, and succeeding nozzles that discharge ink onto the printing medium after the ink discharge of the preceding nozzles, and if the amount of black ink discharged on the printing target region is larger than a predetermined amount, the printing apparatus discharges a smaller amount of chromatic ink than the amount of the discharged black ink onto the printing target region from the plurality of nozzles so that the amount of the chromatic ink discharged from the succeeding nozzles is larger than the amount of the chromatic ink discharged from the preceding nozzles. |
| US10016972B2 |
Coating for aqueous inkjet transfer
An image transfer member (ITM) is provided with a skin over its surface in which the skin incorporates a hygroscopic agent. The hygroscopic agent is operable to make the ITM skin very hydrophilic or to provide a high surface energy. One such hygroscopic agent is glycerol that may be applied to the surface of the ITM with a carrier, such as water. In an image transfer process, the carrier is completely or partially removed, such as by drying, leaving a thin skin of the hygroscopic agent. Ink drops applied in an image pattern onto the skin spread without puddling or draw-backs, producing an optimum wet image. |
| US10016971B2 |
Printing press comprising a magnetic orientation unit and a movable drying/curing unit
There is described a printing press (100) comprising a printing group (2) adapted to apply on a substrate at least one ink or varnish vehicle containing magnetic or magnetisable flakes and at least one magnetic orientation unit (10) located downstream of the printing group (2) along a path of the substrate, which magnetic orientation unit (10) includes at least one magnetic-field-inducing device (12) adapted to orient the magnetic or magnetisable flakes contained in the ink or varnish vehicle applied on the substrate to induce an optically-variable effect in the ink or varnish vehicle. The printing press (100) further comprises a drying/curing unit (15) located along the path of the substrate and cooperating with the magnetic orientation unit (10), which drying/curing unit (15) is adapted to dry or cure the ink or varnish vehicle applied on the substrate following orientation of the magnetic or magnetisable flakes. The drying/curing unit (15) is mounted on a movable supporting structure (16) that is adapted to move the drying/curing unit (15) between a working position (WP), where the drying/curing unit (15) is cooperating with the magnetic orientation unit (10) and which is located proximate to the path of the substrate next to the magnetic orientation unit (10), and a retracted position (RP), where the drying/curing unit (15) is retracted away from the magnetic orientation unit (10) and from the path of the substrate. |
| US10016965B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing foamed resin metal laminated sheet
When a foamed resin metal laminated sheet (1) heated in a heating furnace (11) is cooled to room temperature, the foamed resin metal laminated sheet (1) is held at soaking temperature in a soaking bath (21) to make the temperature of the foamed resin sheet uniform over the entire area of the foamed resin metal laminated sheet (1), and then cooled to room temperature in a room temperature cooling unit (22). Thus, rippling due to thermal strain can be suppressed. |
| US10016963B2 |
Method of packaging product in container with blush and chemical resistant polyester film
A composite includes a multilayer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film having a base layer and an adjacent skin layer. The PET of the skin layer has inherent viscosity of about 0.70-0.90 and carboxyl endgroup concentration of less than 25 eq/T. The base layer can be affixed to a thin metal sheet. Optionally, the base layer of a second multilayer PET film with a skin layer inherent viscosity of about 0.70-0.90 and carboxyl endgroup concentration of less than 25 eq/T can be affixed to the opposite side of the metal sheet. The composite is suited for making food and chemical containers such as food storage cans that resist blush discoloration from steam contact during container formation and age degradation during extended storage of harsh chemical products. |
| US10016961B2 |
Polymeric film comprising quiet layer with improved noise dampening properties
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, such as the formation of ostomy bags, incontinence bags, medical collection bags, and the like. Specifically, the disclosed films comprise at least one barrier layer. At least one quiet layer positioned adjacent to the barrier layer incorporates sound dampening polymers. As a result, the disclosed films maintain improved sound dampening, as well as exemplary barrier characteristics and high tensile strength compared to prior art barrier films. |
| US10016960B2 |
Sound insulation panels having high interlayer thickness factors
A multiple layer panel having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The multiple layer panel comprises a first rigid substrate having a first thickness H3, a second rigid substrate having a second thickness H1, wherein H3≤H1, and a multiple layer acoustic interlayer having a thickness H2 between the first and second rigid substrates. |
| US10016953B2 |
Composite structural article
A composite structural article includes a polymeric body having a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The composite structure includes a continuous fiber element extending along and embedded within the lateral length of a rib element and/or an open mesh woven element embedded within and coplanar a textured surface of the first major surface or the opposing second major surface. |
| US10016951B2 |
Method of manufacturing optical fiber, optical fiber manufacturing apparatus, and control apparatus therefor
A method of manufacturing an optical fiber of the invention includes: preparing one or more direction changers; drawing the bare optical fiber from an optical fiber preform; providing a coated layer on a periphery of the bare optical fiber; obtaining an optical fiber by curing the coated layer; changing the direction of the bare optical fiber at the position between the bare-optical-fiber formation position and the coated-layer provision position; detecting the position of the bare optical fiber in at least one of the direction changers; and adjusting the introduction flow rate of the fluid into the direction changer based on positional information obtained by the detection. |
| US10016947B2 |
High rate production fiber placement system and method
A fiber placement system including a fiber placement station at a first location, the fiber placement station including a tool and a fiber placement assembly configured to construct a reinforcement layup on the tool, the first fiber placement assembly including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller at least partially defining a nip, a thermoplastic composite ply extending through the nip and a heating unit positioned to heat the thermoplastic composite ply proximate the nip, and a consolidation station at a consolidation location, the consolidation location being different from the first location, the consolidation station including a consolidation tool and a consolidation system configured to consolidate a reinforcement layup assembly that includes the reinforcement layup. |
| US10016946B2 |
Weaving method and apparatus for performing the same
Disclosed are a method of spinning a continuous fiber without a mandrel to manufacture a hollow cylinder part and an apparatus for manufacturing the hollow cylinder part using the same method. |
| US10016945B2 |
Support structure removal system
A support structure removal system comprising a vessel and a second component. The vessel comprises a vessel body, a porous floor configured to retain a three-dimensional part, and an impeller rotatably mounted below the porous floor. The second component comprises a surface configured to operably receive the vessel, and a rotation-inducing assembly located below the surface, where the rotation-inducing assembly is configured to rotate the impeller with magnetic fields when the vessel is received on the surface of the second component to agitate and direct flows of an aqueous fluid through the porous floor. |
| US10016944B2 |
Solid freeform fabrication of easily removeable support constructions for 3-D printing
A support construction for a volume generated by solid freeform fabrication, where the support construction includes layers of supporting materials, such layers comprising a continuous strip of material within such volume such that when the strip is lifted or pulled, the layers of supporting materials including the strip are removed together from the volume. |
| US10016943B2 |
Grayscale rendering in 3D printing
An additive three-dimensional fabrication process uses multiple build materials with different optical properties (e.g., color, opacity) at different surface depths to achieve grayscale-rendered images on exterior surfaces thereof. |
| US10016937B2 |
System and method for additive manufacturing of an object
A method of additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object is disclosed. The method comprises sequentially forming a plurality of layers each patterned according to the shape of a cross section of the object. In some embodiments, the formation of at least one of the layers comprises performing a raster scan to dispense at least a first building material composition, and a vector scan to dispense at least a second building material composition. The vector scan is optionally along a path selected to form at least one structure selected from the group consisting of (i) an elongated structure, (ii) a boundary structure at least partially surrounding an area filled with the first building material, and (iii) an inter-layer connecting structure. |
| US10016926B2 |
Method and an apparatus for blowing a container in a blowing mould
The invention concerns a method of manufacturing a container in a blowing mold, the blown container (22; 72; 82) having a neck and a bottom aligned along a longitudinal axis (A) and being enclosed within a blowing mold (12; 70; 80), the blowing mold comprising two side halves (12a, 12b; 70a, 70b; 80a; 80b) which are in contact with each other along a joint plane (P) when the blowing mold is in a closed position, the blown container having at least one transverse dimension in a longitudinal cross-section including the longitudinal axis, characterized in that the method comprises a step of moving apart the two side halves (12a, 12b; 70a, 70b; 80a; 80b) of the blowing mold along a substantially transverse direction, the two side halves being moved apart from the joint plane (P) over an overall distance that is less than the greatest transverse dimension of the blown container and that enables extraction of the blown container from the blowing mold (12; 70; 80). |
| US10016924B2 |
Method for sterilising plastic containers having a protection device
A method for operating an apparatus for sterilizing containers where the containers are each held and are transported along a predefined path by means of a movable carrier, and a plurality of sterilization units are arranged on the carrier, each having rod-like bodies that are introduced into the containers and apply charge carriers onto an internal wall of the containers. The charge carriers exit through an exit window of the rod-like bodies, as the charge carriers move in a longitudinal direction relative to the rod-like bodies. |
| US10016922B2 |
Mold for producing three-dimensional items
The invention relates to a mold for producing three-dimensional items, consisting of at least two mutually attachable pieces, and within which pieces the volume of the item to be produced is delimited. In said mold, owing to the mutually supporting surfaces, said pieces have formations delimiting airtight chambers between consecutively attached pieces. At least one of the pieces used to form part of each airtight chamber has a pneumatic valve through which said chambers are connected to a vacuum source, by means of which a sufficient negative pressure is created in the chambers to fix to one another the pieces delimiting such chambers. The walls of the pieces are non-deformable as a result of the negative pressure created within the chambers. |
| US10016921B2 |
Apparatus and method of forming a compound structure
Compound structures and methods for forming the same are described. The compound structures can be used to form an enclosure. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include one or more non-metal regions that allow for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves, such as radio frequency waves. The non-metal region can include a first section, a second section, and an optional cosmetic section. The first section can be firmly molded onto a metal section of the enclosure by small pores formed within the metal section. The second section can engage with interlock features of the first section. The optional cosmetic section can cover the first section and the second section such that the first section and the second section are not visible from an exterior of the enclosure. |
| US10016918B2 |
Flow resistant packing element system for composite plug
A downhole tool, such as a composite bridge plug, has a packing element disposed on a mandrel of the tool adjacent an activating element, such as a cone and slip arrangement. The packing element includes a packer and at least one backup ring. The packer is composed of packing material and is compressible on the downhole tool at least in part due to the activating element. The at least one backup ring limits extrusion of the packer. The at least one backup ring is molded into the packing material at one end of the packer adjacent the activating element. Preferably, each end of the packer has at least two backup rings molded therein, and slots in the adjacent backup rings are preferably offset at the ends. |
| US10016917B2 |
Method of injecting sealing gel into recess
A method of injecting a sealing gel into a predetermined structure for a work piece is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing a molding tool with an insertion structure shaped with respect to compliment the predetermined structure, enclosing a local region of a recess of the work piece with the molding tool, injecting a fluid sealing gel into the molding tool, and dismantling the molding tool after the sealing gel has cooled to a solid state. |
| US10016912B2 |
Fiber structure for an axisymmetric component made of composite material with a varying diameter, and component comprising same
A single-piece woven fiber structure for fabricating an axisymmetric part of varying diameter made out of composite material, the fiber structure having a portion of frustoconical shape with a large diameter and a small diameter, the ratio between the large diameter and the small diameter being not less than 2. The fiber structure is formed by winding layers of warp and weft yarns that are woven on a mandrel having a profile that is defined as a function of the profile of the part to be fabricated with warp yarn take-up. For each layer of yarns, the weft yarns are angularly distributed on a single diameter in a zone of the large diameter of the portion of frustoconical shape and on at least two different diameters in a zone of the small diameter of the portion of frustoconical shape in order to form at least two superposed plies of weft yarns. |
| US10016911B2 |
Toothed mixing for screw extruders
A mixing section for an extrusion screw comprises a shaft having at least one set of spaced-apart cuspidate shaft teeth, with the shaft teeth extending radially outwardly from a root of the shaft. Each of the shaft teeth comprises a flank face and a rake face opposite the flank face, with the tooth transitioning between the flank face and the rake face at an outermost cusp. Some embodiments have one or more longitudinally extending, longitudinally spaced series of annular sets of circumferentially spaced shaft teeth. Some embodiments have one or more helically extending series of spaced-apart cuspidate shaft teeth. The mixing section may be received in a mixing section barrel to form a mixing portion of a screw extruder. |
| US10016910B2 |
Truck mixer with device to make the drum of the mixer rotate
Method to make to rotate a drum of a concrete mixer comprising a vehicle provided with a movement unit having wheels, to effect the movement of the vehicle, a concrete mixer mounted on the vehicle and comprising a drum, and a device to selectively make the drum rotate. The method provides to feed an electric motor connected to the drum by means of an electric energy generator unit suitable to selectively feed the electric motor. |
| US10016908B2 |
Liquid nitrogen jet stream processing of substrates
The present disclosure relates to processing a substrate including at least one sheet of paper, cardboard or carton by directing a jet stream of liquid nitrogen to a surface of the substrate via a jet nozzle; and by moving the jet nozzle at a distance from the surface. The jet stream can be unmodulated or modulated. For example, the jet stream can be modulated by a modulation unit such as to reduce the impact of the jet stream on the surface. In this way, the jet stream can be applied to score folding lines into the substrate. An unmodulated or on/off modulated jet stream can be applied to cut lines into the substrate. Thus, by applying an appropriate modulation to the jet stream, the processing can switch between cutting the substrate and scoring folding lines into the substrate. |
| US10016903B2 |
Hair clipper comb with magnetic attachment
An attachment comb is provided for a hair clipper, and includes a comb body having a leading edge and an attachment edge, a blade-engaging surface and an opposite outer surface, and a plurality of teeth projecting from the leading edge. Sidewalls on the comb body project from the body, and at least one of the sidewalls defines a magnet opening. The blade-engaging surface has a magnet recess located adjacent a corresponding magnet opening, the magnet recess defining a magnet pocket. A magnet has a peripherally projecting base flange and is constructed and arranged for insertion through the magnet opening and such that the flange is insertable into the recess and the magnet is disposed in the magnet pocket so that a blade contacting surface of the magnet is in direct contact with a corresponding clipper blade upon assembly of the comb upon a clipper blade. |
| US10016902B2 |
Robot end effectors that carry objects
Systems and methods are provided for facilitating the operations of an end effector that grasps objects such as baggage. One exemplary embodiment is a system that includes a finger of an end effector of a robot. The finger includes a finger base, a body that extends from the finger base, a first continuous friction belt having an exposed portion along a first side of the body, and a second continuous friction belt having an exposed portion along a second side of the body. |
| US10016901B2 |
Sprung worm gripper for a robotic device
A robotic gripping device is provided. The device includes a finger having a worm gear coupled to its base end. The device also includes an actuator having a motor and a shaft, wherein the shaft is configured to rotate a worm coupled to the worm gear, and the actuator is mounted on a carriage such that the actuator is configured to slide along an axis. The device also includes a spring having first and second ends, wherein the first end is coupled to the motor and the second end is fixed. Further, the actuator is configured to (i) rotate the shaft relative to the motor by a first amount to move the finger toward an object, and (ii) when the finger is in contact with the object and is prevented from further movement, further rotate the shaft relative to the motor to slide the actuator along the axis. |
| US10016899B2 |
Elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder-driven mechanical gripper with series-connection loose-leaf hinge framework
The present invention relates to an elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder-driven mechanical gripper with a series-connection loose-leaf hinge framework. The mechanical gripper consists of a palm and two flexible fingers or a palm and three flexible fingers. The flexible fingers are identical in structure, and each one of the flexible fingers consists of an elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder and a series-connection loose-leaf hinge. Each one of the series-connection loose-leaf hinges has a hinge mandrel equipped with a torsion spring, and the characteristic parameters and pre-tightening angle of the torsion spring are optimally designed according to the features of a grasped object. The mechanical gripper is driven by the elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder to generate a grasping force. The mechanical gripper applies to the grasping of fragile brittle objects, or grasping of objects with varying shapes and dimensions. |
| US10016891B2 |
Robotic apparatus and associated method
A robotic positioning apparatus configured for moving an element from an initial position to a target position. The apparatus includes a moveable member attachable to an element to be moved; at least one tensile support member for supporting the movable member; and at least one tensile positioning member for repositioning the moveable member. The at least one tensile positioning member is configured to maintain the at least one tensile support member in tension. The at least one tensile support member is configured to maintain an inclination of at least a portion of the moveable member during repositioning. |
| US10016886B2 |
Tool combination
A tool combination includes two housings each having a chamber formed by a base panel and two side panels, an axle and a shaft are secured between end portions of the housings, a tool assembly includes one or more tool members having ring members engaged with the axle and to be pivoted out and selectively folded and engaged into the space that is formed between the housings, another tool assembly includes one or more tool members having ring members engaged with the shaft and to be pivoted out and selectively folded and engaged into the space that is formed between the housings, and one or more tool assemblies are selectively and pivotally attached to either of the housings. |
| US10016884B2 |
Pneumatic nail gun capable of striking nails in automatic mode
A pneumatic nail gun operated in automatic actuation mode includes a gun body, a trigger valve, and a shuttle valve. The gun body defines therein a main chamber and is provided with a forward air conduit and a return air conduit. The forward air conduit provides a path for the pressurized air in the main chamber to force a valve stem of the shuttle valve to conduct a forward movement for a drive stroke. The return air conduit provides a path for the pressurized air in the cylinder to force the valve stem to conduct a return movement after the nail gun has completed the drive stroke. By depressing an actuating bar of the trigger valve a single time, the valve stem can be forced to conduct repeated forward and return movements, and thus the nail gun can conduct repeated drive strokes for stably striking a nail. |
| US10016883B1 |
Sink drain fitting ring installation tool
A tool for installing a retainer ring onto the lower portion of a loosely inserted drain fitting for engaging a mounting flange thereto includes a generally resilient tubular segment provided with a plurality of axially aligned and resiliently cantilevered peripherally adjacent strips within which the retaining ring is received in a compressed engagement seated on a shoulder of each strip. A threaded shaft extends through a bottom plate of the segment received in the drain fitting and then through the cup interior to axially advance the axially aligned ring carried by the strips. A platform for both supporting the threaded shaft within the drain fitting and for supporting a garbage disposal on a base is included. |
| US10016881B2 |
Rotary tool
A rotary tool includes a driving power source, a spindle formed in a columnar shape extending to a first side of an axial direction, a main hammer including a hammer pawl, an anvil including an anvil pawl engageable with the hammer pawl, a cylindrical secondary hammer disposed so as to cover an outer circumference of the main hammer, a round-columnar pin having an end portion on a second side of the axial direction positioned between the main hammer and the secondary hammer, an impacting mechanism disposed on the spindle so as to support the main hammer, and a casing. At least one end portion of the pin in the axial direction is supported in a radial direction of the pin by at least one of the spindle or the casing in such a manner that a rotation axis of the secondary hammer coincides with a rotation axis of the spindle. |
| US10016877B2 |
Printed chemical mechanical polishing pad having abrasives therein and system for printing
A method of fabricating a polishing layer of a polishing pad includes determining a desired distribution of particles to be embedded within a polymer matrix of the polishing layer. A plurality of layers of the polymer matrix is successively deposited with a 3D printer, each layer of the plurality of layers of polymer matrix being deposited by ejecting a polymer matrix precursor from a nozzle. A plurality of layers of the particles is successively deposited according to the desired distribution with the 3D printer. The polymer matrix precursor is solidified into a polymer matrix having the particles embedded in the desired distribution. |
| US10016875B2 |
Abrasive film fabrication method and abrasive film
A method for fabricating an abrasive firm includes preparing a base film, coating the base film with a first paint which contains no abrasive grain but contains a binder resin, and drying the paint to form a first layer. The method further includes coating the first layer with a second paint which contains the abrasive grains and the binder resin, and drying the paint to form a second layer. The method further includes heating the first layer and the second layer for imidization. |
| US10016869B2 |
Device for sharpening blades
Device for sharpening blades of cutting-off machines, comprising two grinding wheels (1) each positioned on a corresponding side of a cutting edge (20) of a blade (2) of a cutting machine. The device comprises means adapted for controlling the symmetry of said cutting edge (20), with a sensor (3) placed at a predetermined distance from a corresponding side of the cutting edge (20. The sensor (3) is adapted to detect possible differences (d) between the lengths (n, p) of the two sides of the cutting edge (20). The sensor (3) is connected to a programmable unit (4) that processes the said difference (d) possibly detected by the sensor (3). |
| US10016866B2 |
Adjustable part holding fixture, system and method
There is provided an adjustable part holding fixture, system and method. The fixture has a base assembly with a container and a phase change material contained within the container. The fixture has a control device to convert the phase change material between a non-rigid state and a rigid state. The fixture has a plurality of part holding assemblies, each having a base anchoring portion for insertion into and positioning in the phase change material, and a part attachment portion configured to releasably attach to a surface of a part being held by the fixture. The phase change material in the non-rigid state allows for positioning of the base anchoring portion and adjusting to the part being held, and the phase change material in the rigid state holds the base anchoring portion in a desired position and holds the part in place during one or more processes performed on the part. |
| US10016860B2 |
Manufacturing process for thermosiphon heat exchanger
A method of assembling a thermosiphon system includes placing a base of an evaporator and a tube of a condensate line in a brazing fixture such that the base covers an aperture in a bottom of the tube with a bottom surface of the base abutting a precision machined surface of the brazing fixture, and simultaneously brazing the base and the tube while held by the brazing fixture to form a unitary body in a single brazing process, the unitary body including the evaporator and the condensate line. |
| US10016859B2 |
Manufacturing method of thermal module assembling structure
A manufacturing method of thermal module assembling structure includes a step of making a heat pipe received in a channel of a base seat tightly fitted and inserted in the channel by means of mechanical processing so as to integrally connect the base seat with the heat pipe. The manufacturing method of thermal module assembling structure is able to effectively enhance the connection strength between the base seat and the heat pipe. |
| US10016858B2 |
Manufacturing method for heat exchanger and device therefor, and air conditioner and/or external unit thereof equipped with heat exchanger manufactured using said method
The present invention provides manufacturing method of a heat exchanger that, even if the position of a tube opening portion of a tube of a heat exchanger for which tube expansion is conducted, varies depending on the type of a heat exchanger, a mechanism adjusting the stop position of a flare plate as well as any complicated adjusting work therefor are not necessary and a heat exchanger in which flares in the same shape and in constant certain depth are formed at an opening portion of a tube of various kinds of heat exchangers having different total lengths in the longitudinal direction, and a device for a heat exchanger manufacturing method, and an air conditioner and/or outdoor unit thereof equipped with a heat exchanger manufactured using said manufacturing method. |
| US10016856B2 |
Method of rebuilding an EGR cooler
A method of rebuilding a salvaged EGR coolers is disclosed in which the existing heat exchanger elements are removed from the salvaged stock EGR cooler housing and replaced with a heat exchanger element made from a pair of heat exchanger tube sub-assemblies. Each of the heat exchanger tube sub-assemblies includes an end plate with a selected number of attached tubes and a selected number of bores, which are adapted to receive the ends of the tubes attached to the other tube sub-assembly. The tube sub-assemblies are mated together with the free ends of the tubes received into the bores of the opposite end plate. Exhaust fittings are then welded to the ends of the housing. |
| US10016855B2 |
Method for making valve device
An opening degree sensor produces a sensor output corresponding to a valve opening degree of a valve, and includes a memory into which the sensor output corresponding to the valve opening degree is written. When performing a first half process, flow rates of more than one valve device are measured, a flow rate error is calculated based on an average flow rate obtained by averaging the measured flow rates, and the sensor output corresponding to the valve opening degree into which the flow rate error is incorporated is obtained. When performing a second half process, the sensor output corresponding to the valve opening degree obtained in the first half process is written into the memory of the valve device whose flow rate is not measured. |
| US10016852B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for additive manufacturing
An additive manufacturing apparatus is disclosed. The additive manufacturing apparatus includes a linear rail having a length. The linear rail is one of rotatable or revolvable in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis. The additive manufacturing apparatus further includes an electromagnetic energy source movably coupled to the linear rail and movable in a polar coordinate system having a radius R. |
| US10016851B1 |
Clamping apparatus for a level
The invention provides a clamping system that includes a vise and a cooperating level holder to facilitate a wide range of options for positioning a level with respect to a structural member. |
| US10016849B2 |
Method for welding a weld-on element onto a counterpart
A method for welding a weld-on element onto a component is proposed, comprising at least the step that, before the welding process, at least one of the parts being connected is wetted with a wetting agent over the full area and uniformly in layer thickness in a welding region. |
| US10016848B2 |
Metal particles having intermetallic compound nano-composite structure crystal
Aiming at providing a metal particle, an electro-conductive paste, a formed article, and a laminated article that are able to form a highly reliable and high-quality electric interconnect, an electro-conductive bonding portion, or a three-dimensional structure that is less likely to produce the Kirkendall void, this invention discloses a metal particle which include an outer shell and a core part, the outer shell including an intermetallic compound and covering the core part. |
| US10016845B2 |
Method and device for generating a jet of fluid for material processing and fluid nozzle for use in said device
The invention relates to a method and a device for generating a jet of liquid which is suitable, in the manner of a waveguide, to carry a laser beam injected into it and which is used to process a work piece. Said device comprises a liquid nozzle for generating a jet of liquid and a gas outlet nozzle, disposed at a distance from the liquid nozzle and producing a flow of gas enclosing the jet of liquid on the exterior thereof. A gas storage is defined between the liquid nozzle and the gas outlet nozzle. The jet of liquid is passed or ejected through the gas outlet nozzle. The jet of liquid has a diameter of preferably 60 m or less and the flow of gas has a diameter of 1-2 mm. |
| US10016838B2 |
Friction stir welding tool
A friction stir welding tool attachable to a spindle of a machine tool includes: a shank connected to the spindle; a chuck connected to the shank through a heat insulating portion; a welding tool connected to the chuck and usable for friction stir welding; and a cooling jacket provided on a circumferential surface of the chuck. The cooling jacket is provided with a refrigerant path for delivering a refrigerant. |
| US10016832B2 |
Machining path drawing apparatus for wire electric discharge machine
A machining path drawing apparatus for a wire electric discharge machine that draws a machining path for the wire electric discharge machine having a core fixation function includes a machining shape information calculation unit for analyzing a machining program to determine machining shape information, a core fixation function operating region detection unit for determining a region where the core fixation function operates in the machining shape information, and a machining path drawing unit for drawing the region where the core fixation function operates with a display attribute changed when a machining path is drawn based on the machining shape information. |
| US10016831B2 |
Wire electric discharge machine
A wire electric discharge machine is provided with a storage unit configured to store the flow rate of a machining fluid delivered to a sealing portion in a machining tank in association with the flow rate of the machining fluid delivered to a nozzle. The flow rate of the machining fluid delivered to the nozzle is measured, and the flow rate of the machining fluid to be supplied to the sealing portion is read from the flow rate storage unit and set, based on the measured flow rate. |
| US10016830B2 |
Support system for tools
A support system for use with one or more tools such as a handheld power drive and a geared threader is described. The support system includes a lower frame portion for contacting a work surface or floor, a mast assembly, releasable engagement provisions between the lower frame portion and the mast assembly, and mounting provisions on the mast for supporting one or more tools. The support system is configurable between a stand alone mode and a vehicle hitch mode. |
| US10016828B2 |
Cutting insert and milling tool
An indexable cutting insert for milling of a root between two cogs of a cog wheel includes a top surface forming a chip surface, a bottom surface, a side surface forming a clearance surface, a first and a second curved cutting edge formed at an intersection between the top surface and the side surface for milling of the root between the two cogs. The bottom surface includes a first planar abutment section and a second planar abutment section. A first groove extends in the first abutment section and a second groove extends in the second abutment section, each along an axis parallel to a virtual line connecting the apexes of the first and second cutting edges. A first and a second stop section extend across the virtual line, wherein the first stop section protrudes above the first abutment section and the second stop section protrudes above the second abutment section. |
| US10016827B2 |
Modified tooth proportion gear cutter
An exemplary modified tooth proportion gear cutter includes a gear cutter that has a plurality of cutting teeth, and each one of the cutting teeth has a pair of cutting edges configured to cut a gear in a blank orientation so as to provide the gear in a final orientation. The gear in its final orientation has an involute tooth profile including a plurality of cut teeth and a plurality of valleys therebetween. The cutting edges are configured to cut the gear in the blank orientation, such that the gear in the final orientation includes the involute tooth profile with an active profile section and an operating pitch diameter that is spaced apart from the active profile section. |
| US10016826B2 |
Method for cutting or machining gear teeth and gear-cutting machine
The invention concerns a method for the chip-removing generation or machining of gear teeth on a workpiece which is driven in rotary movement about its rotary axis at very high rates of rotation, with a toothed tool that is driven in rotary movement about its rotary axis, wherein the tool and the workpiece are brought into a rolling tooth engagement in the manner of a helical gear transmission with their axes of rotation crossing each other at an angle different from zero, and wherein a further operation is performed on the workpiece and/or on its gear teeth during the time of operating engagement between the teeth of the tool and of the workpiece. |
| US10016825B2 |
Internal bevel gear
A method of machining a bevel gear (22) having teeth with a pitch angle greater than 90 degrees comprising providing at least one tool (42, 44) rotatable about a tool axis with the tool comprising a disc-shaped body (43) having a periphery (49) and at least one stock removing surface (45, 47) arranged about the periphery. The tool is rotated and fed relative to the gear to effect machining of at least one tooth surface wherein the machining is carried out in a non-generating manner. |
| US10016820B2 |
Drill plate assemblies
Drill plate assemblies are disclosed in the examples herein. An example method includes positioning an absorbent material between a drill plate and a surface to be drilled; performing a drilling operation on the surface including flowing coolant through the drill; and capturing at least some of coolant in the absorbent material. |
| US10016812B2 |
Deburring tool
A deburring tool has a hollow top portion having an interior conical surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the deburring tool is preferably conical. The top portion has a plurality of flutes formed therein and extending between the interior and exterior surfaces. Each of the flutes has a cutting edge formed at the interior conical surface. In operation, rotation of the deburring tool about a longitudinal axis removes burrs projecting from bar stock contacting the interior conical surface. A method of deburring bar stock comprises: (a) rotating the deburring tool about a longitudinal axis, and (b) contacting the bar stock to the deburring tool interior conical surface. |
| US10016811B2 |
Orthopedic implants and methods of manufacturing orthopedic implants
A method of manufacturing an orthopedic implant is provided. The method includes creating a 3D model of an orthopedic implant having a solid portion and a porous portion and selectively adjusting a physical property of at least one of porosity of the porous portion, lattice thickness of the porous portion, beam profile of the porous portion, and topography of the 3D model. The entire implant is then additively manufactured based on the 3D model. |
| US10016808B2 |
Segmented core and method for molding an impeller
A segmented core (1) for molding of an impeller (12), especially a pump impeller, includes at least three segments (2). All of the segments (2) have the same form and each segment (2) has connecting devices (3, 3′) for connecting the segment (2) with the adjacent segments (2). A method for molding an impeller (12) includes the steps of: providing a molding tool (14), providing a core (1) including at least three identical segments (2), which include the connection portions (3, 3′) for connecting the segment (2) with the adjacent segments (2); assembling of the core (1); placing the core (1) in the molding tool (14); molding the impeller (12), ejecting the core (1) and the impeller (12) out of the molding tool (14); and removing the core (1) from the impeller (12). |
| US10016802B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing a bent product
A bent product having a three-dimensionally bent portion intermittently or continuously in the lengthwise direction is manufactured by supporting a steel pipe at a first position A while feeding it in the lengthwise direction, locally heating the steel pipe being fed at a second position B, cooling the heated portion of the steel pipe at a third position C, and varying the position of a gripping means, which grips the steel pipe in a region ID downstream of the third position C, in a three-dimensional direction including the feed direction of the steel pipe in a workspace including a space on the upstream side of the third position C in the feed direction of the steel pipe to impart a bending moment to the heated portion of the steel pipe. |
| US10016799B2 |
Dynamic shifting of reduction (DSR) to control temperature in tandem rolling mills
A closed loop temperature control system for use in tandem rolling mills. The closed loop temperature control system uses dynamic information about the temperature of the material moving through the mill to adjust the work rolls to adjust the amount of thickness reduction between the stands to control the temperature of the material as it moves through the mill. In one embodiment, the control system is configured to eliminate or reduce temperature differences across the length of the material as the material moves through acceleration, steady state, and deceleration stages of the rolling process. |
| US10016797B2 |
Rolling unit
Rolling unit including at least two adjacent rolling stands, each having a pair of rolling rolls mounted on respective motorized shafts. The rolls of one rolling stand are disposed orthogonal and close to those of the adjacent rolling stand. The shafts are eccentrically supported in respective support elements, which are selectively rotatable around their axis and are each provided with rotation means to cooperate mechanically with an adjustment member suitable to make the support elements selectively rotate to determine an adjustment of the gap between the rolls. The rotation means of one pair of the support elements are directly connected kinematically to each other. The adjustment member is disposed, with respect to the rolling stands, so that the center of its gear lies very close to the line joining the centers of the support elements, so that a substantial part is contained in the bulk defined by the rolling stand. |
| US10016795B2 |
Remediation of contaminated particulate materials
A process for the remediation of contaminated particulate materials by the addition of an environmentally benign, carbonaceous fuel source in low concentration to enable or enhance smoldering combustion. The process may be applied to both in situ and ex situ treatments. In an ex situ smoldering process for the remediation of contaminated particulate materials in a continuous manner, contaminated feed is introduced near the top of a treatment unit and treated product emerges near the bottom. A smoldering front is maintained in the unit, fed by the fuel in the contaminated particulate material and a supply of combustion-supporting gas, such as air. |
| US10016794B2 |
Multi-injection steam type reactor and organic waste processing apparatus including same
A reactor for processing organic waste includes a steam supply pipe installed in a reaction vessel such that steam supplied from an external steam supply device can be supplied into the inside of the reaction vessel. The steam supply pipe has a plurality of steam supply holes so as to supply the steam supplied from the steam supply device to the waste in the reaction vessel through the holes. An organic waste processing apparatus comprising the reactor having the configuration above is provided. Heat due to the steam supplied to the reactor is uniformly supplied to the waste in the reactor within a short time, and thereby increasing processing efficiency. |
| US10016784B2 |
Apparatus for forming a multilayered shaped film product
Apparatus includes a mask having an aperture corresponding to the desired shaped film product, a mask support arranged and configured to support the mask, and a system for delivering a plurality of film-forming compositions to the mask aperture. The system includes a plurality of film-forming composition reservoirs in fluid communication with at least one pump to deliver the film-forming compositions to the mask aperture; a pump controller to control the flow of the film-forming compositions, and a multistream nozzle arranged and configured to receive the film-forming compositions and to deliver them to the mask aperture. |
| US10016780B2 |
System of dispensing material on a substrate with a solenoid valve of a pneumatically-driven dispensing unit
A system for dispensing material on a substrate includes a dispensing unit having a dispensing piston. The dispensing piston is pneumatically driven from a first lower position to a second upper position. The system further includes a solenoid valve coupled to the dispensing unit, with the solenoid valve being configured to control air flow to and from the dispensing piston. The solenoid valve includes a solenoid coil and an amplifier connected to the solenoid coil. The system further includes a controller coupled to the amplifier, with the controller being configured to generate a command signal to the amplifier to control current in the solenoid coil. |
| US10016779B2 |
Customizable apparatus and method for transporting and depositing fluids
A method for delivering a High Internal Phase Emulsion to a substrate. The method includes providing a rotating roll, The rotating roll has a central longitudinal axis, wherein the rotating roll rotates about the central longitudinal axis, an exterior surface defining an interior region and substantially surrounding the central longitudinal axis, and a vascular network configured for transporting the one or more fluids in a predetermined path from the interior region to the exterior surface of the rotating roll. The method further includes providing a High Internal Phase Emulsion to the rotating roll vascular network. The method further includes contacting a substrate with the rotating roll and contacting the substrate with the High Internal Phase Emulsion. |
| US10016778B2 |
Droplet discharge device
The droplet discharge device includes a liquid chamber which is in communication with a nozzle and to which a liquid material is supplied, a plunger having a tip portion that is thinner than the liquid chamber and that is moved back and forth in the liquid chamber, a piezoelectric actuator serving as a drive source that operates the plunger to be moved back and forth, a lever mechanism that increases a displacement of the piezoelectric actuator, a base having a mounting surface to which the piezoelectric actuator is mounted, and a discharge control device. The lever mechanism includes an arm that is operated to perform a swinging motion by the piezoelectric actuator, and a leaf spring including ends that are linked to a lower portion of the arm and to the base, and a plunger-linked portion in a central region thereof. |
| US10016777B2 |
Methods and systems for creating aerosols
Aerosols can be created by filament stretching and breaking of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids by applying a strain to and stretching the fluid. The fluid is stretched along a strain pathway and forms a fluid filament. The fluid filament is caused to break into droplets that can be harvested to form a mist or aerosol. Such a system for aerosol creation can include a pair of counter-rotating rollers that are positioned adjacent to each other that stretch the fluid or a pair of pistons that move toward and away from each other to stretch the fluid. |
| US10016776B2 |
Articulated joint for sprinklers
An articulated connection joint between a liquid supply line and a sprinkler barrel includes a fixed tubular body to be connected to the supply line and a movable tubular body to be connected to the fixed tubular body and to the barrel. These bodies have end portions with equal curvature, one of which slidingly fits into the other one with a sealing element interposed therebetween. The tubular bodies, once coupled, define a common curvature plane and are hinged to each other about a transverse axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the curvature plane to provide for a relative inclination that can be adjusted with a plate-shaped member substantially parallel to the curvature plane and laterally secured to one of the bodies. A plurality of through holes in the plate-shaped member can receive a first pin fitted into a seat formed on the other body to selectively lock the inclination angle. |
| US10016774B2 |
Painting plant
The present invention relates to painting plant, the individual apparatus of which, which are required for different process steps, are accommodated in individual detachable modules, thus considerably simplifying the installation of the painting plant as well as the maintenance and servicing thereof. |
| US10016772B2 |
Spray bottle assembly
The present disclosure includes a spray bottle assembly (100) which provides separate compartments for containing two or more constituents of a formulation, thereby, preventing premixing of the constituents before the first use, hence, increasing shelf life in a hassle-free way. The spray bottle assembly (100) comprises a spray head (200) for discharging the constituents of a formulation stored in the spray bottle assembly (100), a container bottle (300) for storing a passive constituent of the formulation; a storage receptacle (400) coupled with the container bottle (300), wherein said storage receptacle (400) facilitates the storage of an active constituent of the formulation isolated from the passive constituent; and a dispensing means (500) integrated with the storage receptacle (400). |
| US10016768B2 |
Vortex finder for a cyclonic separator
A vortex finder (18,27,40) for a cyclonic separator (1) through which air flowing in a helical path ‘D’ about an axis A-A of a cyclone chamber (4) passes to an outlet (6) is disclosed. The vortex finder comprises a plurality of stationary overlapping vanes (13,19) extending in an axial direction and spaced radially around said axis ‘A’, the vanes (13,19) being positioned relative to each other so a helical flow of air about the axis of the cyclone chamber (4) passes over an outer surface (16) of the vanes (13,19) with a portion of the air flow being redirected around a leading edge (14) of each vane (13,19) and through a gap between adjacent vanes (13,19) to the outlet (6). At any point along the axis, a portion of an outer surface (16,20,30,46) of each vane (13,19,28,41) lies on a circle having its center coaxial with said axis, the outer surface (16,20,30,46) of each vane (13,19,28,41) having a portion leading towards the leading edge (14,33,47) that extends inwardly away from the circle so that the leading edge (14,33,47) of each vane (13,19,28,41) about which air is redirected through the gap between vanes (13,19,28,41) is located within a region bound by said circle to create a region of overpressure on the outer surface (16) of the adjacent vane (13,19) in the vicinity of the gap. |
| US10016767B2 |
Centrifugation systems with non-contact seal assemblies
Centrifugation systems are provided that have a non-contact seal assemblies including an upper guard and a skirted pivot, as well as a pressure source that provides a gas flow between the upper guard and a surface of the skirted pivot. In some embodiments, the non-contact seal assembly further includes a lower guard having one or more capillary channels defined on an upper surface. |
| US10016766B2 |
Dust mitigation system utilizing conductive fibers
A Dust Mitigation System (“DMS”) is disclosed that includes a fabric-material having a front-surface and a back-surface; a plurality of conductive-fibers within the fabric-material; and a plurality of input-nodes approximately adjacent to the back-surface or the front-surface of the fabric-material. The plurality of conductive-fibers are approximately parallel in a first direction along the fabric-material and are approximately adjacent to the front-surface of the fabric-material and the plurality of input-nodes are in signal communication with the plurality of conductive-fibers and configured to receive an alternating-current (“AC”) voltage-signal from an input-signal-source. The plurality of conductive-fibers are configured to generate an electric-field on the front-surface of the fabric-material in response to the plurality of input-nodes receiving the AC voltage-signal from the input-signal-source and a traveling-wave (from the electric-field) that travels along the front-surface of the fabric-material in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction. |
| US10016764B2 |
Apparatus for processing aggregate material
An apparatus for processing aggregate material comprising an inclined trough having a pair of shafts rotatably mounted therein, the shafts having staggered blades arranged pass between one another during rotation of the shafts and angled to carry material towards an upper end of the trough, excess water and any floating trash passing over a weir adjacent a lower end of the trough onto the deck of a first vibratory screen, and a second vibatory screen being mounted adjacent the upper end of the trough for receiving particulate material from the upper end of the trough, the second vibratory screen having at least one deck for grading the material, wherein water collected in a sump of the first vibratory screen is arranged to pass into a sump of the second vibratory screen. |
| US10016762B2 |
Vertical bowl mill for producing coarse ground particles
A bowl mill for producing coarse ground particles has a substantially closed body, a bowl assembly, a plurality of grinding rolls, and a coarse particle transport enabling area. The substantially closed body has an interior area. The bowl assembly includes a rotatable grinding table mounted for rotation in a direction of rotation in the interior area. The grinding table has a grinding surface thereon. The plurality of grinding rolls are positioned proximate the grinding surface. The grinding rolls and the grinding surface define a grinding area therebetween. The coarse particle transport enabling area is located radially outward from the grinding area. The coarse particle transport enabling area is configured to allow the coarse particles to freely exit the grinding area and to mitigate the coarse particles from being circulated back into the grinding area. |
| US10016761B2 |
Crusher
A crusher having (a) a crusher frame, (b) a crusher rotor with teeth supported on the crusher frame, (c) counter-blade structures within the crusher frame; and (c) upper and lower hatches. The crusher rotor and the counter-blade structures are configured within the crusher so that material fed into the crusher frame can be crushed between the crusher teeth and the counter-blade structures. The upper and lower hatches are hinged to the crusher so that the hatches can be separated to provide an opening through which foreign material may be removed from the crusher while preventing material feeding into the crusher rotor from flowing out of the crusher. |
| US10016760B2 |
Method and apparatus for non-compressed evaluation of tissue specimens
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for evaluating the margins of a surgically-removed tissue specimen, such as a breast tissue specimen, to determine whether sufficient fatty tissue has been removed from around the lesion or cancerous point. The instant invention provides a solution to the problem of on-site evaluation of the margin sufficiency during the surgical procedure, in that it provides surgeons with an orthogonal view of all sides of the tissue specimen to be evaluated. The specimen evaluation device provides for properly-oriented examination of the removed specimen in a non-compressed, undistorted manner, both by visual inspection and through radiographic evaluation. Through this examination of the properly-oriented specimen, the surgeon may quickly and more accurately be informed of whether there remain cancerous cells in the margins surrounding the sample, which are meant to be free of cancerous cells. Upon evaluation of the margins of the removed sample, the surgeon may then make an on-site determination on whether to proceed with additional surgery or complete the surgical procedure. |
| US10016759B2 |
Cooperative-electrode driving technique for droplet-velocity improvement of digital microfluidic systems
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a control-engaged electrode-driving method for droplet actuation is provided. The method includes, a first pulse is provided to a first electrode for kicking off a droplet till a centroid of the droplet reaching a centroid of the first electrode. A second pulse is provided to a second electrode when a leading edge of the droplet reaching the second electrode. |
| US10016752B1 |
Method of making palladium nanoparticles
The method of making palladium nanoparticles is a microwave thermolysis-based method of making palladium nanoparticles from a complex of palladium(II) acetate Pd(O2CCH3)2 (or Pd(OAc)2) and a ligand. The complex of palladium(II) acetate and the ligand is melted in oleic acid and dichloromethane to form a solution. The ligand is 1-(pyridin-2-yldiazenyl)naphthalen-2-ol (C15H11N3O), which has the structure: The solution is stirred for two hours under an inert argon atmosphere, and then irradiated with microwave radiation to produce palladium nanoparticles. |
| US10016749B2 |
Catalyst composition for hydrogenation and method for hydrogenation using the same
A catalyst composition for hydrogenation including (A) to (D), in which a mass ratio ((C)/(A)) is 0.1 to 4.0 and a mass ratio ((D)/(A)) is 0.01 to 1.00, (A): a titanocene compound represented by formula (1), (wherein R5 and R6 are any group selected from hydrogen, a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group, an alkoxy group, a halogen group, and a carbonyl group. R1 and R2 are any group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and R1 and R2 are not all hydrogen atoms or all a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms), (B): a reductant formed from a compound containing an element selected from the elements Li, Na, K, Mg, Zn, Al, and Ca, (C): an unsaturated compound having a molecular weight of 400 or less, and (D): a polar compound. |
| US10016747B2 |
Base stock production using a high activity catalyst
Methods are provided for using a dewaxing catalyst formed using at least two structure directing agents for production of a lubricant base stock. For example, ZSM-48 crystals formed using multiple directing agents (and/or formulated catalysts made using such crystals) can have an increased activity and/or can provide an improved yield during catalytic production of lubricant base stocks. Additionally or alternately, ZSM-48 crystals formed using multiple directing agents (and/or formulated catalysts made using such crystals) can provide improved aromatic saturation during processing of a feed for lubricant base stock production. |
| US10016744B2 |
Method for producing metal oxide compositions and coated substrates
The present invention generally relates to a process for making a metal oxide composition for use in removing contaminants from streams. A process of the present disclosure comprises contacting a metal salt with an aqueous solvent to form a metal salt mixture and reacting the metal salt mixture and a metal powder without the addition of heat. The present invention also relates to a process for making a coated metal oxide substrate. |
| US10016742B2 |
Mayenite-type compound containing imide anion, and method for producing same
The invention related to a material that can stably hold an imide anion (NH2−) therein even in the atmosphere or in a solvent, and a method for synthesizing the material and a use of the material. A mayenite-type compound into which imide anions are incorporated at a concentration of 1×1018 cm−3 or more are provided. The mayenite-type compound can be produced by heating a mayenite-type compound including electrons or free oxygen ions in a cage thereof, in liquefied ammonia at 450 to 700° C. and at a pressure of 30 to 100 MPa. The compound has properties such that active imide anions can be easily incorporated into the compound and the active imide anions can be easily released in the form of ammonia from the compound, and the compound has chemical stability. |
| US10016740B2 |
Tin dioxide nanoparticles synthesis apparatus and tin dioxide nanoparticles process production
A new and efficient nanoparticles synthesis apparatus and process production. More particularly, an apparatus and process applied to the synthesis of nanostructured tin dioxide. The benefits provided by the apparatus and process are applied in various gaseous reactions where occurs the formation of solid and gaseous products. |
| US10016737B2 |
Withdrawal system
A withdrawal system for withdrawing particulate matter from a high-temperature industrial process or withdrawing material from a cryogenic process such as a pharmaceutical manufacturing process is disclosed. The withdrawal system comprises a heat exchanger comprising an inlet end and an outlet end, a first collection vessel and a second collection vessel, a conduit from the outlet end of the heat exchanger to the first collection vessel and the second collection vessel. The conduit comprises a first valve that controls flow of particulate material into the first collection vessel and a second valve that controls flow of particulate material into the second collection vessel. When the first valve is open allowing flow of particulate material into the first collection vessel, the second valve is closed; and when the second valve is open allowing flow of particulate material into the second collection vessel, the first valve is closed. |
| US10016734B2 |
Method of producing potassium sorbate particles
The present invention discloses a method of producing potassium sorbate particles, comprising the steps of: (1) preparing a potassium sorbate solution; (2) spray drying; (3) spray forming; (4) indirectly drying with steam on a vibration fluidized bed; and (5) swing-type sifting; in step (3), a binder is obtained by spray drying after adding sorbitol to the potassium sorbate solution prepared in step (1), and the binder is mixed with the potassium sorbate powder obtained by spray drying in step (2) to undergo the spray forming process; based on weight ratio, the weight ratio of the sorbitol required to prepare the binder to the potassium sorbate solution required to prepare the binder is 0.05-0.1%:1. The beneficial effects of the present invention are: an appropriate binding effect of the powder particles, a good breaking effect and a good spheronization effect of the powder particles, and uniformity of granulation. |
| US10016731B2 |
Fuel enrichment method and device
The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for enriching a hydrocarbon fuel for use in an internal combustion engine, the process comprising: (i) contacting a hydrocarbon fuel with a gas stream containing hydrogen gas such that at least some of the hydrogen gas is introduced into the hydrocarbon fuel to produce an enriched hydrocarbon fuel; and optionally (ii) delivering the enriched hydrocarbon fuel to an internal combustion engine. The present invention further provides a device for use in the process. |
| US10016730B2 |
Doping of inorganic minerals to hydrophobic membrane surface
Disclosed is a membrane surface modification method. The method is applicable to a variety of hydrophobic membranes by doping selected inorganic particles. One act of the method involves the in-situ embedment of the inorganic particles onto the membrane surface by dispersing the particles in a non-solvent bath for polymer precipitation. Further membrane surface modification can be achieved by hydrothermally growing new inorganic phase on the embedded particles. The embedment of particles is for the subsequent phase growth. |
| US10016729B2 |
Antibacterial and antifouling polymeric separation membrane and preparation method thereof
This invention provides a polymeric separation membrane that has excellent durable antibacterial effect and stain resistance, and a preparation method thereof. The polymeric separation membrane can be widely applied for water treatment, which belongs to the field of water treatment and membrane separation science and technology. The polymeric separation membrane containing quaternary ammonium salt is prepared by the immersion precipitation phase inversion method, using quaternary ammonium salt mixed with polymer and additives. This modification method effectively improves the antibacterial and antifouling ability of the polymeric separation membrane prolongs the service life of membranes and significantly inhibits the reproduction of bacterial and microbial. The preparation method has the advantages of simple process, easy operation, easy for promotion, and also avoids expensive equipment. The polymeric separation membrane has great antibacterial ability and stain resistance, therefore, it has potential application in the field of water treatment. |
| US10016717B2 |
Adsorbing contaminants from a gas stream
A method and systems for adsorbing contaminants from a gas stream are provided herein. The method includes flowing the gas stream into a treating vessel and through a moving bed of adsorbents. The method includes flowing the adsorbents out of the treating vessel and into a fluidized bed of a regenerator. The method includes desorbing the contaminants from the adsorbents in the fluidized bed of the regenerator to form regenerated adsorbents. The method further includes cooling the adsorbents and returning the cooled, regenerated adsorbents to the treating vessel. |
| US10016714B2 |
Systems and methods for removing mercury from emissions
The present technology is generally directed to systems and methods for removing mercury from emissions. More specifically, some embodiments are directed to systems and methods for removing mercury from exhaust gas in a flue gas desulfurization system. In one embodiment, a method of removing mercury from exhaust gas in a flue gas desulfurization system includes inletting the gas into a housing and conditioning an additive. In some embodiments, conditioning the additive comprises hydrating powder-activated carbon. The method further includes introducing the conditioned additive into the housing and capturing mercury from the gas. |
| US10016710B2 |
Filter apparatus for a liquid vessel, in particular for aqueous urea solution
The present invention discloses a filter apparatus (10) for a liquid vessel (30), in particular for aqueous urea solution. The filter apparatus (10) comprises a filter housing (11) having a through opening (12), and a liquid-permeable and air-impermeable filter element (16) which is connected to the filter housing (11) in such a way that the filter element (16) closes the through opening (12) of said filter housing (11) at least partially, with the result that the through opening (12) is liquid-permeable and air-impermeable. The filter apparatus (10) comprises, furthermore, at least one liquid outlet connection (17) which is fluidically connected to the through opening (12) of the filter housing (11). The filter apparatus (10) according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that it comprises a heating device (20; 21, 22) which is connected directly to the filter housing (11) and/or is integrated into the filter housing (11). As a result, the volume which surrounds the filter apparatus (10) is heated reliably. |
| US10016708B2 |
Pipeline strainer
A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. The body has a Y-shape and defines a cavity to receive the straining element. The cavity may be defined in part by a recess that comprises a surface which may be used to guide the straining element as it is inserted into the cavity. The recess may form a dome. The recess, when viewed cross sectionally, may have a linear segment and a curvilinear segment. A rounded protrusion may be created on an outer surface of the body as a result of the recess. |
| US10016706B2 |
Disk type filtering apparatus
A fluid filtering apparatus such as for filtering particulates and other materials from treated water includes a tank and a filtering region configured as a plurality of individual effluent regions, defined in part by channel frames, disposed between a plurality of influent regions interposed between the effluent regions. Filter plates having an opening therethrough covered by a filter media are removable receivable in the channel frames, such that filter media in filter plates in adjacent channel frames is in a facing, opposed, relationship. A double sided backwash shoe is scannable in the influent regions, to simultaneously clean opposed filter media exposed thereto. The backwash shoe is free to move inwardly and outwardly of the opposed filter media. Additionally, the tank may include a second filtering region, which is selectively isolatable from the first filtering region. |
| US10016704B2 |
Filtration system, having a deformable wall
The invention relates to a filtration system for filtering a fluid containing solid particles. The filtration system comprising a deformable wall defining a chamber interior to the wall, and a tubular shaped membrane arranged in the chamber. Further, the system is arranged for periodically deforming the chamber wall inwardly and outwardly, respectively, for filtering a fluid that is present in the chamber, exterior to the membrane. |
| US10016703B2 |
Parallel flow channel type filter cartridge
A parallel flow channel type filter cartridge includes a filter portion which includes a plurality of filter bodies and a plurality of filter housings corresponding to the plurality of filter bodies and independently accommodating the respective filter bodies and a cartridge header in which a top is formed in a structure in which a tap water pipe surrounds a perimeter of a purified water pipe, a plurality of filter accommodating pipes coupled with top ends of the plurality of filter housings which form the filter portion to seal an inside of the filter portion are formed at a bottom, and a parallel structure type flow channel which allows tap water to flow into the plurality of filter accommodating pipes at the same time and then allows the water purified while passing through the plurality of filter bodies to be discharged through the purified water pipe is formed therein. |
| US10016701B2 |
Recovery of halogens by partial condensation
A method includes injecting a feed stream including a hydrogen halide and water into a vapor liquid separator. The feed stream has a liquid phase and a vapor phase. The method further includes separating the liquid phase and the vapor phase in the vapor liquid separator to form condensate and vapor, and discharging the condensate from the vapor liquid separator in a liquid stream. The method also includes discharging the vapor from the vapor liquid separator in a vapor stream. |
| US10016699B2 |
Distillation column
Significant energy saving can be achieved for a distillation column even when the distillation column has a large column temperature difference. Provided is a distillation column including a first and second columns, wherein the first column includes a part of a rectifying section or a part of a stripping section; the second column includes, if the first column includes a part of the rectifying section, the rest of the rectifying section and the whole of the stripping section, or the second column includes, if the first column includes a part of the stripping section, the rest of the stripping section and the whole of the rectifying section; and the second column constitutes a mechanical-heat-pump distillation column. |
| US10016697B2 |
Apparatus and method for liquid purification
Apparatus, methods, and systems for separating a fluid mixture are provided which employ gas-handling equipment operable to introduce a gas into the liquid mixture prior to being dispersed within the apparatus, vacuum conditions, and internal condensing. The liquid mixture is dispersed within the separation apparatus as micro-sized droplets. A more volatile portion of the liquid mixture is vaporized when exposed to the vacuum conditions and separates from the non-vaporized liquid portion. The vaporized portion is directed to a condensing structure within the apparatus, which condenses the vaporized portion into a liquid product. |
| US10016694B2 |
Method and system for designing and producing a user-defined toy construction element
A computer-implemented method of generating a digital representation of a user-defined construction element connectable to pre-manufactured toy construction elements of a toy construction system, each pre-manufactured toy construction element comprising a number of coupling elements for coupling the pre-manufactured toy construction element with one or more other pre-manufactured toy construction elements of said toy construction system, the method comprising determining one or more positions for placement of one or more coupling elements to be included in the user-defined construction element; generating, responsive to input by a user indicative of a user-defined shape, a digital representation of a user-defined construction element, the user-defined construction element comprising said one or more coupling elements at said determined one or more positions; providing the digital representation for automated production of said user-defined construction element. |
| US10016692B2 |
Water amusement ride
It is disclosed a water amusement ride (1) comprising at least one vehicle (2) comprising means (6) for accommodating at least one passenger, a container (10) for storing water having an opening (10a) to define a water surface (S). The vehicle (2) is movable between a raised position (RP) with respect to the water surface (S), and a stop position (SP), in which at least part of the vehicle is submerged in the water. The ride further comprises lifting means (30) to move the vehicle from the stop position to the raised position, and wherein the vehicle (2) moved from the raised position (RP) towards said stop position (SP) is decelerated by the contact with water in said container (10) to reach the stop position (SP). |
| US10016688B1 |
Secondary-game-mode sessions based on primary-game-mode arrangements of user-controlled elements
Approaches for secondary-game-mode sessions based on primary-game-mode arrangements of user-controlled elements are provided. Actions by user-controlled elements of a first user or other game-space elements in a primary game mode of a game space may be managed. A session request for a session in a secondary game mode of the game space may be received from the first user. A first session for the first user may be executed in the secondary game mode such that: (i) the first session involves artificial-intelligence-controlled elements as opponents against the user-controlled elements; (ii) an arrangement of the user-controlled elements at a beginning of the first session is the same as an arrangement of the user-controlled elements in the primary game mode at a time of the session request; and (iii) impacts on the user-controlled elements during the first session in the secondary game mode are not reflected in the primary game mode. |
| US10016686B2 |
Game control device, game control method, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium, and game system
A game control device includes: an acquirer configured to acquire user access information for a user of a game; a calculator configured to calculate a number of users accessing the game during a period of time or a number of users accessing the game at a greater frequency than a given value, based on the user access information acquired by the acquirer; and a display controller configured to display a larger region in a game image visible by a game-playing user, as the number of users calculated by the calculator increases. |
| US10016682B1 |
In-game building that receives stat boosts from troops
A system and method for garrisoning virtual units in virtual structures such that the attributes of the virtual structure are modified to reflect the garrisoning of the virtual unit inside the virtual structure. |
| US10016680B2 |
Apparatus and method for displaying player character showing special movement state in network game
In a network game, player characters manipulated by individual players of video game apparatuses belong to the same party to battle with an opponent character. When a player character making a special move is not present in the party, the display screen of each video game apparatus becomes a screen focusing on the player character of the player who uses this video game apparatus. When one of the player characters makes a special move, not only the display screen of the video game apparatus corresponding to this player, but also the display screens of the video game apparatuses corresponding to the other player characters in the party become screens focusing on the player character which makes the special move. |
| US10016679B2 |
Multiple frame distributed rendering of interactive content
Techniques for multiple frame distributed rendering of interactive content are described. In implementations, interactive content includes various types of visual content, such as video games, interactive videos, interactive applications, and so forth. Interactive content includes scene objects, such as graphical renderings of visual scenery and background images. Interactive content also includes interactive objects, such as avatars and/or other visuals that can be displayed in the context of scene objects and that can be manipulated in response to user input. In at least some embodiments, scene objects can be rendered over multiple frames of interactive content prior to being displayed, and interactive objects can be rendered and displayed more frequently, e.g., with each frame. |
| US10016673B1 |
System and method for dynamically managing sound in a gaming environment
A gaming system is configured for dynamic and location-specific sound management in distributed gaming environments. A mobile gaming device executes a gaming application in undefined areas such as airports or restaurants. Various fixed gaming stations are disposed across gaming zones in defined gaming areas such as casino floors. A server communicates with the mobile device and gaming stations and samples ambient sounds with respect to each, and identifies desired sound signatures with respect to one or more of the gaming zones, such as ambient sounds for an associated gaming application, a jackpot or equivalent “hot spot” in the gaming environment, etc. The mobile device is directed to emit the ambient sounds associated with the identified desired sound signatures for the gaming zone in the defined area. The server may further direct sound emitters associated with the mobile device to locally suppress ambient sounds other than identified zone-specific exception sound signatures. |
| US10016671B2 |
Open palm hand covers and uses of said covers
According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partial hand covers and the use of said covers, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities. More specifically, the present invention offers strategic openings in select areas of the palm, creating substantial and significant advantages for the user, in playing the sports of football, golf and basketball. |
| US10016668B2 |
Mobile terminal for curling analysis and curling match analysis system using the same
A mobile terminal for displaying curling game information is provided. The mobile terminal includes a first screen configured to receive and display the curling game information, a second screen configured to display statistical information based on pre-stored statistical analysis information according to the curling game information which is input by a user, and a computing component coupled to both of the first screen and the second screen. When a first team and a second team are in a curling game, the pre-stored statistical analysis information include at least one of the followings delivery information as to which team delivers a first stone of each end of the curling game, score distribution information, delivery type information, performance information for each delivery, winning rate information for each team as to the each end of the curling game, and game record information. |
| US10016664B2 |
Golf club head
A golf club providing improved golf ball launch conditions is disclosed herein. The golf club includes a face component and a sole comprising an elongated recess disposed proximate the face component. The elongated recess preferably is tube shaped, and preferably has an opening with a smaller width than an innermost surface of the elongated recess. The elongated recess may be a separate piece that is permanently affixed within an opening in the sole. Some embodiments of the golf club also comprise a cover affixed to the sole and at least partially covering the opening of the elongated recess, while other embodiments comprise a filler material disposed within the elongated recess or between the elongated recess and an internal surface of the face. |
| US10016661B2 |
Methods for making golf ball components using three-dimensional additive manufacturing systems
Methods for making golf balls and golf ball components using three-dimensional (3D) additive manufacturing systems are provided. The golf ball includes at least one three-dimensional piece. Preferably, a continuous liquid interface printing method is used to make the three-dimensional structure. Ultraviolet (UV)-light polymerizable materials are used in the method. The method may be used to make single-piece or multi-piece balls. For example, the ball may include an inner core produced by the liquid interface printing method. An outer core layer may be disposed about the inner core, and a cover comprising inner and outer cover layers may encapsulate the core assembly to form the finished golf ball. The outer core and cover layers may be made using conventional molding technologies or methods of this invention. |
| US10016660B1 |
Limited flight golf ball with embedded RFID chip
A unique method of embedding an RFID chip into the core of a golf ball and using it in the application of a limited flight range ball for use in a range setup that can receive and monitor RFID signals is disclosed herein. The density of the core material is adjusted in relation to the mass of the RFID chip. The golf ball with an embedded RFID chip conforms to a mass limitation of the USGA. |
| US10016659B2 |
Multi-layer core golf ball
Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a center, an intermediate core layer, and an outer core layer. At least one layer of the multi-layer core is a high specific gravity layer. |
| US10016656B2 |
Automatically adjustable treadmill control system
Systems and methods are described for automatically adjusting the speed of a treadmill system. The system periodically receives outputs from the range sensor indicative of the position of a user on the treadmill belt. The system calculates an average location when a defined number of outputs have been received, identifies a “zone” corresponding to the average location, and determines a speed adjustment based on the identified zone. After waiting for a defined delay period after receiving the first output of the range sensor, the speed adjustment command is used to adjust the speed of the treadmill motor. The delay period may be defined by the amount of time necessary to receive the defined number of outputs from the range sensor. |
| US10016655B2 |
Exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method
An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method generally includes a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment system of an exercise machine and a biometric monitoring device used by an exerciser on the exercise machine. The control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device and sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment system to adjust the resistance of the exercise machine based on the biometric data received. |
| US10016653B2 |
Face and lips exercise apparatus and methods of using the same
The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for exercising the facial muscles. Specifically, the present invention relates to a series of apparatuses that may be placed against or behind a user's lips, on a user's face, under a user's chin, and/or against a user's neck. As a user performs exercises with the present invention, the corresponding facial muscles become more strengthened and toned. Toning the muscles in one's face helps to reduce wrinkles, sagging, and expression marks that have developed over time. In addition, exercising of the neck region helps strengthen the soft palate that may be useful for snore prevention or singing. The apparatuses and methods described herein may be utilized for rehabilitation for stroke victims, individuals with speech impediments and other speech pathology, may increase collagen production in the lips, and may be utilized to increase blood flow to the neck, throat and face. |
| US10016651B2 |
Multifunctional arm cranking exerciser
A multifunctional arm cranking exerciser includes an omnidirectional support bracket assembly, which comprises a five-way bracket mounted to a top thereof and having a left side to which a left arm exercising device is mounted and a right side to which a right arm exercising device is mounted. Also mounted on the five-way bracket are a damping adjustment device and a quick release pin device. The quick release pin device allows for quick coupling and positioning of left and right arm cranks of the left and right arm exercising devices at an angular difference of 0 degree or 180 degrees and also allows for quick release and decoupling of the left and right arm exercising devices to be independent of each other. The damping adjustment device adjusts and regulates a level of damping for achieving an effect of efficient exercising. |
| US10016650B2 |
Systems and methods for target training including synchronized music
Systems and methods for target training including synchronized music for providing training of a user, and the system includes an arena. The arena includes a plurality of towers, the towers located within the arena, the plurality of towers each having a plurality of lighted targets. The system includes a computing system, interconnected with the plurality of towers, the computing system configured to turn on and off the lighted targets, wherein the lighted targets are configured to be actuated by the touch of a user as well as the computing system. |
| US10016648B2 |
Leg press attachment
A leg press attachment which is configured to be engaged with a squat rack, and thereafter used to perform many different exercises. The leg press attachment is engageable with hooks on the squat rack such that the leg press attachment pivots during use relative to the squat rack yet includes at least one stop for limiting the extent of its pivoting relative to the squat rack. Preferably, the device can be removed from the hooks and engaged directly with the squat rack, during which time the at least one stop secures the device relative to the squat rack. Preferably, the leg press attachment is also configured such that it can be removed from squat rack, and converted to a sled for pushing along the floor. |
| US10016646B2 |
Multifunctional exercise machines
A multifunctional exercise machine includes carriages associated with resistance. Cable arm assemblies are mounted on the machine for use in performing desired exercises using the carriages and/or resistance. At least one of the cable arm assemblies is rotatable in a generally horizontal plane and includes arm segments, where one arm segment is rotatable relative to the other arm segment in a generally vertical plane. The machine also includes a vertically adjustable monolift assembly having arms for supporting a barbell in the machine, where the arms are adjustable between multiple different rotatable positions as well as in a direction generally parallel to longitudinal axes of the arms. A bench is provided that can be docked in the machine, and that includes a telescoping support for providing added stability to the bench when desired. A spotting assembly is also provided for use in catching barbells at desired locations in the machine. |
| US10016644B2 |
End bracket for sprinkler and fixing apparatus for sprinkler including the same
A fixing apparatus for a sprinkler comprises a fixed frame horizontally extending above a ceiling material in a lengthwise direction, an installation frame horizontally extending above the fixed frame in a widthwise direction, an end bracket fastened with the fixed frame and the installation frame to fix an installation position of the sprinkler, and a center bracket having a first side allowing the installation frame to pass therethrough and a second side configured to surround the sprinkler. |
| US10016642B2 |
Injector device for an aircraft fire-fighting system
The present disclosure relates to a nozzle device for discharging a fire extinguishing medium into a cargo hold of an aircraft. In order to achieve a reduced weight of a nozzle device while at the same time providing fire protection properties that satisfy the approval requirements, a nozzle device for discharging a fire extinguishing medium into a cargo hold of an aircraft is proposed, which is characterized in that the nozzle device is made of aluminum and/or an aluminum alloy and/or a CFRP material and the nozzle device has a layer of an intumescent material at least on a side facing the cargo hold in the installed state. |
| US10016640B2 |
Non-metallic anti-explosion ball
Disclosed is a non-metallic anti-explosion ball, comprising an equatorial ring (1), longitudinal sheets (2), a south-polar ring (41) and a north-polar ring (31). The equatorial ring (1) and the longitudinal sheets (2) are arranged perpendicularly. The south-polar ring (41) and the north-polar ring (31) are located on two sides of the equatorial ring (1) respectively. The south-polar ring (41) is located at one end of the longitudinal sheets (2), and the north-polar ring (31) is located at the other end of the longitudinal sheets (2). The equatorial ring (1), the south-polar ring (41) and the north-polar ring (31) are coaxial. A projection of the south-polar ring (41) is located inside a projection of the equatorial ring (1) in an axial direction of the equatorial ring (1), and a projection of the north-polar ring (31) is positioned inside the projection of the south-polar ring (41). Projections of the longitudinal sheets (2) extend from the projection of the north-polar ring (31) to the equatorial ring (1). A manufacturing process for the non-metallic anti-explosion ball is simple, and the production efficiency is high. |
| US10016638B2 |
Energy absorber assembly and components thereof
An energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness comprises a connector, a bracket assembly, a fastener, and an energy absorber. The connector is configured and arranged to operatively connect to the safety harness. The fastener operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the fastener releases the bracket assembly from the connector when subjected to a predetermined load. The energy absorber operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the energy absorber includes a first portion and a second portion that separate to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector. |
| US10016636B2 |
Vacuum anchor system
A vacuum anchor for securing a fall protection system to a surface has a gas inlet to receive pressurized gas from a gas container and generates a vacuum to secure the anchor to a surface. An attachment enables a fall protection system to be connected to the anchor, the attachment being rotatably mounted to the anchor. A container mounting device is provided for mounting the gas container to the anchor in connection with the gas inlet, the container mounting means being rotatable with the rotatable. Alternatively or additionally, the gas inlet is coaxial with the axis of rotation of the attachment means. |
| US10016635B2 |
Pneumatically adjustable anchor assembly
An adjustable anchor post assembly for use with a personnel fall arrest or protection system. A pneumatically adjustable anchor post assembly for use in providing an elevated attachment point for a personnel fall protection lifeline, such as, for example, when personnel are climbing and/or working on equipment on skids or large equipment. More particularly, a pneumatically adjustable lifeline anchor post assembly, wherein a column post of the present invention can be pneumatically raised or lowered, and selectively locked in a desired position. |
| US10016631B2 |
High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10016625B2 |
Medical image processing apparatus, treatment system, medical image processing method, and medical image processing program
A medical image processing apparatus of an embodiment has acquisitor, a first landmark detector, and an estimator. The acquisitor acquires a perspective image of an object to be treated imaged by an imaging apparatus. The first landmark detector detects a position of a landmark that appears in the perspective image acquired by the acquisitor. The estimator, based on relationship information indicating a relationship between the position of landmark and the position of a target, estimates the position of the search-for location of the object to be treated from the position of the landmark detected by the first landmark detector. |
| US10016624B2 |
Radiation treatment collimator having multilayered linkage structure
A radiation treatment collimator having a multilayered linkage structure, the collimator providing various shapes of spaces to form an irradiation area transmitting radioactive rays therethrough, the collimator comprising: a fixed frame disposed on a plate; multiple pixel board layers fixedly stacked at predetermined intervals on top of each other inside the fixed frame, each pixel board layer being configured in a lattice form and having pixel covers disposed correspondingly to the respective lattices in such a manner as to be open and closed individually; control units disposed on both sides of the fixed frame to individually control the operations of the pixel covers of the pixel board layers; and power source units disposed on the front and rear sides of the fixed frame to supply the pixel board layers with operating power. |
| US10016621B2 |
Prostate treatment apparatus
A catheter treatment apparatus comprises an elongate tubular member and an expandable support. The expandable support comprises a radioactive substance to treat cancerous tissue and is configured to expand from a narrow profile for insertion to a wide profile to engage and treat tissue remaining after resection. The expandable support can be sized to fit within a volume of removed tissue to place the radioactive substance in proximity to the capsule and remaining tissue, to spare the capsule and proximate nerves and vessels to treat tissue in proximity to the capsule. The elongate tubular member may comprise a channel such as a lumen to pass a bodily fluid such as urine when the expandable support engages the tissue to treat the patient for a plurality of days. The treatment apparatus can be used to resect and diagnose tissue concurrently. Based on the diagnosis, targeted segmental treatment may be given. |
| US10016618B2 |
Methods and systems for integrated radiopharmaceutical generation, preparation, transportation and administration
An integrated radiopharmaceutical patient treatment system is disclosed including a patient support platform with an associated patient stimulus apparatus, an imager proximate the patient support platform, a radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system for infusing a radiopharmaceutical fluid into a patient, a patient monitor to be associated with a patient, and an integrated system controller operably associated with the patient stimulus apparatus, imager, radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system, and patient monitor to control and coordinate their operations. Within the patient treatment system the radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system may be included comprising a radionuclide supply module, a radiopharmaceutical processing module, a quality control module, a patient injection module, and a controller. A hazardous fluid handling system including a docking station and a hazardous fluid transport device adapted to detachably dock with the docking station is further disclosed. |
| US10016612B2 |
Neurostimulator
Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes. |
| US10016609B2 |
Sensing vector selection in a cardiac stimulus device with postural assessment
Methods, implantable medical devices and systems configured to perform analysis of captured signals from implanted electrodes to identify cardiac arrhythmias. In an illustrative embodiment, signals captured from two or more sensing vectors are analyzed, where the signals are captured with a patient in at least first and second body positions. Analysis is performed to identify primary or default sensing vectors and/or templates for event detection. |
| US10016605B2 |
Spinal cord stimulator system
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self-alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and IPG control through software on Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in current IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made. |
| US10016603B2 |
Systems and methods for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine
A system for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine to treat low back pain is provided. The system may include electrodes coupled to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a handheld activator configured to transfer a stimulation command to the IPG, and an external programmer configured to transfer programming data to the IPG. The stimulation command directs the programmable controller to stimulate the tissue in accordance with the programming data. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that the treating physician may program and adjust stimulation parameters. |
| US10016602B2 |
Spinal cord stimulator system
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and IPG control through software on Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in current IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made. |
| US10016597B2 |
Electrostatic grounding apparatus for electrically grounding a mat having an electrically conductive layer
An ESD grounding apparatus for grounding mats or other equipment to provide a ground connection to mat as well as receptacles for operator wrist straps, and other equipment. The apparatus attaches to a mat by means of securing member such as a clamp or compressing screw rather than using destructive rivets or snaps that create holes in the mat. By using a securing member to secure the device to the mat, the device can be easily removed and reused in another location without damaging or weakening the mat, whereas the previous devices require installing an additional snap into the mat in each location that requires a ground. |
| US10016595B2 |
MLCC filter on an AIMD circuit board with ground electrical connection to a gold braze between a hermetic feedthrough ferrule and insulator
An EMI/energy dissipating filter for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) is described. The filter comprises a first gold braze hermetically sealing the insulator to a ferrule that is configured to be mounted in an opening in a housing for the AIMD. A lead wire is hermetically sealed in a passageway through the insulator by a second gold braze. A circuit board substrate is disposed adjacent the insulator. A two-terminal chip capacitor disposed adjacent to the circuit board has an active end metallization that is electrically connected to the active electrode plates and a ground end metallization that is electrically connected to the at least one ground electrode plates of the chip capacitor. There is a ground path electrically extending between the ground end metallization of the chip capacitor and the ferrule. The ground path comprises at least a first electrical connection material connected directly to the first gold braze, and at least an internal ground plate disposed within the circuit board substrate with the internal ground plate being electrically connected to both the first electrical connection material and the ground end metallization of the chip capacitor. An active path electrically extends between the active end metallization of the chip capacitor and the lead wire. |
| US10016594B2 |
System and method for using impedance to determine proximity and orientation of segmented electrodes
A method for implanting a neurostimulation lead within a patient includes measuring impedances of electrodes on the lead in order to correctly position the lead relative to a target tissue region. The electrodes are circumferentially segmented electrodes that are spaced from each other about the longitudinal axis of the lead. When the difference between the impedances of the electrodes exceeds a threshold value, the lead is in the correct position. In accordance with another embodiment, impedance measurements are used to select which one of the electrodes is closest to the target tissue region. By determining which electrode has the highest impedance and which electrode has the lowest impedance, the type of tissue adjacent to each electrode can be determined based on the conductivity properties of the tissue. The target tissue region may be a spinal cord, a posterior longitudinal ligament, white matter, or gray matter. |
| US10016591B2 |
Medical electrical lead
The present disclosure may comprise an improvement to the prior art leads as disclosed above. One embodiment is directed to an intravenous medical electrical lead that includes an elongated lead body. The elongated lead body comprises a length between proximal and distal ends with a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The distal end of the lead body includes a plurality of electrodes forming first and second pairs of electrodes. The first pair of electrodes comprises one electrode electrically connected to another electrode circumferentially and diagonally spaced apart along the longitudinal axis. The second pair of electrodes comprising one electrode electrically connected to another electrode circumferentially and diagonally spaced apart along the longitudinal axis. |
| US10016590B2 |
Flexible circuit electrode array with at least one tack opening
The present invention provides a flexible circuit electrode array adapted for neural stimulation, comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on the polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer deposited on the polymer base layer and the metal traces at least one tack opening. The present invention provides further a method of making a flexible circuit electrode array comprising depositing a polymer base layer; depositing metal on the polymer base layer; patterning the metal to form metal traces; depositing a polymer top layer on the polymer base layer and the metal traces; and preparing at least one tack opening. |
| US10016584B1 |
Multilayered device for controlled topical delivery of therapeutic agents to the skin
A multilayered composite sheet for delivering one or more therapeutic agents to the skin is disclosed. The composite sheet comprises a flexible porous polymer with open cells of a sufficient size for holding a therapeutic agent, an encapsulating agent for encapsulating the flexible porous polymer and therapeutic agent, and an enrobing agent for enrobing the encapsulated flexible porous polymer and therapeutic agent. Additional layers of the flexible porous polymer, therapeutic agent and other materials are added to the first layer which is in contact with the skin. The first layer has particular particle sizes for the flexible porous polymer, open cell size, and therapeutic agent allowing for relatively quick delivery of the therapeutic agent to the skin. Each successive layer placed on top of the first layer has incrementally larger particle sizes of the flexible porous polymer and therapeutic agent providing successively longer delivery times than the first layer. |
| US10016580B2 |
Methods for treating sinus diseases
Methods and devices to quickly and accurately apply medication to a paranasal sinus are disclosed. Additionally, the methods and devices prevent the medication applied to a paranasal sinus from flowing down a patient's throat by expanding, using an inflation lumen of a device, an expandable member of the device adjacent to the patient's choana. |
| US10016579B2 |
Controllable inflation profile balloon cover apparatus
Embodiments are presented of a balloon assembly operable to provide a balloon diameter vs. balloon pressure profile generally depicting a balloon inflation sequence providing at least one intermediate inflated diameter and a final inflated diameter of a balloon such that the balloon attains the at least one intermediate diameter at a predetermined pressure, and attains the final diameter at a final predetermined pressure that is lower than a predetermined pressure of a last intermediate pressure. |
| US10016576B2 |
Catheter with multi-functional control handle having linear mechanism
A catheter for use in a patient's heart, especially for mapping a tubular region of the heart, has a catheter body, a deflectable intermediate section and a distal a mapping assembly that has a generally circular portion adapted to sit on or in a tubular region of the heart. A control handle of the catheter allows for single-handed manipulation of various control mechanisms that can deflect the intermediate section and contract the mapping assembly by means of a deflection control assembly and a linear control assembly. The deflection control assembly has a deflection arm and a rocker member. The linear control assembly has a linear control member, an inner rotational member and a cam. A pair of puller members are responsive to the deflection control assembly to bi-directionally deflect the intermediate section. A third puller member is responsive to the linear control assembly to contract the generally circular portion of the mapping assembly. |
| US10016575B2 |
Cleaning devices, systems and methods
Cleaning systems and devices are provided for cleaning body-inserted tubes (e.g., endotracheal tubes, chest cleaning tubes). In one embodiment, a closed suction system includes a suction catheter having at least one deployable (e.g., inflatable) cleaning member at a distal portion of the suction catheter and at least one suction opening distal to the cleaning member. The closed suction system module may include a control unit at its proximal end adapted to facilitate operation in one of the following three operational states: i) a first operational state in which only the cleaning member is functional, ii) a second operational state in which only suction is functional, or iii) a third operational state in which neither suction nor the cleaning member is functional. |
| US10016574B2 |
System for providing biofeedback
The invention relates to a system (102) for providing biofeedback to a person (104). The system (102) comprises a source (106) for generating a source signal (108) and a transducer (110) for generating a measurement signal (112) in response to a physiological parameter (114) indicative for mental relaxation of the person (104). The system (102) furthermore comprises a filter (116) for variably filtering the source signal via modifying a cut-off frequency in response to the measurement signal (112) and an interface (118) for providing a biofeedback signal (119) to the person on the basis of the source signal as variably filtered by the filter (116). |
| US10016572B2 |
Pivoting quick release for a patient interface device
A pivotable frame assembly (60) for a patient interface device (8) is provided. The patient interface device includes a mask (10) and a support assembly (40). The support assembly includes a first support member (52), a first strap (42A) and a second strap (42B), the first strap coupled at two locations to the first support member. The second strap is structured to be temporarily coupled to a mask first, temporary support assembly coupling (18). The pivotable frame assembly includes a frame member (62), a hinge assembly (64) and a support assembly strap coupling (66). The hinge assembly pivotally coupled the frame assembly and the mask. In this configuration, when the mask is coupled to the hinge assembly second component (82), the mask may move between a first position, wherein the mask is pivoted away from the user's face, and a second position, wherein the mask is sealed against the user's face. |
| US10016571B2 |
Hollow structure for breathing mask
A hollow structure for a face mask includes an inner wall, an outer wall spaced from the inner wall to define a hollow area between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a bottom wall that couples the inner wall to the outer wall. A first portion and a second portion together define a closable opening into the hollow area. The second portion is coupled to the outer wall by a bi-stable membrane that allows the second portion to move between (1) a first, opened position in which the second portion is spaced from the first portion to allow access to the hollow area through the opening, and (2) a second, closed position in which the second position abuts the first portion to close the opening. |
| US10016570B2 |
Bag/valve/mask resuscitator stabilizer arm and method of use
A stabilizer arm for a BVM resuscitator and method of use is disclosed. The stabilizer arm provides necessary support to the reservoir bag to enable the user to exert downward pressure on the BVM resuscitator while simultaneously squeezing the reservoir bag, and creates force that is focused, directed, and realized at the mask of the assembly. Due to presence of stabilizer arm, this pressure pushes the facial mask downward to assist in forming a tight mask to face seal. The stabilizer arm may be internal, external or integrated into the reservoir bag wall of the BVM resuscitator and may be retro-fitted or original equipment manufactured. The external stabilizer arm may be designed to engage the outlet port neck of the BVM resuscitator with an open collar or a closed collar. The internal stabilizer arm may be configured to fit BVM resuscitators having single piece or multiple piece outlet valve design. |
| US10016569B2 |
Connectors for connecting components of a breathing apparatus
A breathing apparatus includes components, including, but not limited to, a flow generator, a patient interface, and a delivery conduit. A connector for connecting components of the breathing apparatus includes a male connector, including a recess, extending from a first component, and a female connector, including a lever pivotally connected thereto, extending from a second component. A switch indicates a connection state of the connector. The switch includes a ring provided in an end of the first or second component and the ring includes a projection extending through an aperture in the end of the first or second component. The projection is movable between a first position and a second position to indicate the state of the connector. |
| US10016566B2 |
Systems and methods for maintaining breast or udder health
Provided herein are systems and methods for maintaining breast or udder health. The systems include a first container comprising a top and a bottom, one or more cups attached to the top of the container and a first temperature-controlling element for providing vapor from the container to a breast or udder via the cup. |
| US10016560B2 |
Fluid management systems for surgical procedures
A surgical fluid management system includes a source of surgical media, a surgical instrument, a first pump, one or more filters, a second pump, and a controller. The first pump is operatively coupled between the source of surgical media and the surgical instrument. The one or more filters are configured to filter bodily discharge from a surgical site. The second pump is operatively coupled between the one or more filters and the first pump. The controller is in electrical communication with the first pump and the second pump to control the first and second pumps. |
| US10016558B2 |
Medical device comprising a visual and an audio alarm signal generator
A medical device (2, 3, 20), in particular a medical infusion device (2, 3, 20), comprises a control unit (200) for controlling operation of the medical device (2, 3, 20), a visual alarm generator (201) for generating a visual alarm signal (V), and an audio alarm generator (202) for generating an audio alarm signal (S). Herein, the control unit (200) is constituted to control the visual alarm generator (201) and the audio alarm generator (202), in case of an alarm condition, for producing a visual alarm signal (V1, V2) and an audio alarm signal (S1, S2) which are offset with respect to each other by a predetermined time difference (T1). In this way a medical device is provided which allows to enhance the perception of a user to help the user to quickly identify a medical device on which an alarm condition has occurred. |
| US10016557B2 |
Safety medical connector
A safety medical connector includes a composite inner pipe, a first resilient element, and a second resilient element. The first resilient element hermetically seals the entrance of the composite inner pipe. In operation, the first resilient element is pushed aside such that the entrance of the inner pipe opens. After use, the second resilient element drives the composite inner pipe and the first resilient element to restore position. Hence, the safety medical connector advantageously features reduced liquid residue and enhanced structural stability. |
| US10016555B2 |
Dialysis bloodline set and method of use
A dialysis bloodline set includes an arterial chamber with upper, lower and central portions, in which the maximum section area of the upper and central portions is less than that of the lower portion. The venous chamber may be completely filled with blood in use. The reduced volume of air within the bloodline provides, ceteris paribus, more rapid sensing of fault conditions during dialysis, while the smaller upper portion of the arterial chamber provides a useful medication point and makes manufacture easier. |
| US10016550B2 |
Portable hemodialysis assembly with ammonia sensor
A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposite directions through a dialyzer. The disposable cartridge includes a filter for removing waste products from the dialysate, and pressure and fluid flow sensors for measuring the pressure and fluid flow in the dialysate flow path and blood flow path. Preferably, the filter has a vapor membrane for releasing gases including ammonia, but not liquids such as the dialysate. The reused dialysis machine possesses a reservoir for dialysate, an ammonia sensor adjacent to the vapor membrane, a level sensor, a blood leak sensor, a venous blood line pressure sensor, a venous blood line bubble detector, pump motors, and a processor connected to the motors and sensors for controlling and monitoring hemodialysis treatment. |
| US10016549B2 |
Alert on a dialysis machine
A dialysis machine comprising: a first sensor for detecting motion of a patient; a second sensor for detecting a health condition of the patient; a processing module for: controlling dialysis functions of a dialysis treatment; receiving information related to a status of the dialysis treatment in which toxins are removed from blood of the patient; receiving, from the first sensor, information related to the motion of the patient; receiving, from the second sensor, information related to the health condition of the patient; and identifying an emergency condition based at least in part on the information related to the motion of the patient, the information related to the health condition of the patient, and the information related to the status of the dialysis treatment; and a transceiver for: in response to identifying an emergency condition, sending a notification that includes patient information to one or more remote entities. |
| US10016547B2 |
Foolproof valve assembly for a breast milk collector
A breast pump system includes a duckbill-style check valve that intermittently releases breast milk from a charging chamber to a storage chamber. Various examples of rotational interlocks ensure that the valve is properly installed to avoid interference between the valve's discharge end and the inner surface of an outer shell that contains the valve. In some examples, the outer shell includes a concavity or other feature configured to accommodate multiple rotational positions of the valve. |
| US10016543B2 |
Disposable reduced-pressure therapy system with electronic feedback
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing feedback for reduced-pressure therapy are described. A regulator can include a supply chamber fluidly coupled to a dressing, a control chamber fluidly coupled to the dressing, a charging chamber fluidly coupled to the supply chamber through a port, and a regulator valve operable to control fluid communication through the port based on a pressure differential between the control chamber and a target pressure. The feedback system can include a printed circuit board, a pressure sensor and a signal interface communicatively coupled to the printed circuit board. The pressure sensor can be fluidly coupled to the control chamber to determine the pressure in the control chamber. The signal interface can indicate a state of the reduced-pressure therapy. A potential source can be communicatively coupled to the printed circuit board, the pressure sensor, and the indicator. |
| US10016542B2 |
Collapsible canister for use with reduced pressure therapy device
A wound fluid collection system includes a canister with a chamber fluidly connected to a wound dressing in a tissue site through an inlet and also fluidly connected to a reduced pressure source through an outlet. At least a portion of the canister is collapsible and yet can be maintained in an extended state when exposed to subatmospheric pressure. The canister is releasably attachable to a supporting member. |
| US10016541B2 |
Leak-resistant bandage systems and methods with hydrophilic foam wound insert for fluid-instillation and/or negative-pressure wound therapies
Wound treatment systems and methods (e.g., having hydrophilic wound inserts), such as for negative-pressure and/or fluid-installation wound therapies. Some embodiments include a check-valve assembly between a wound dressing and a vacuum source. |
| US10016540B1 |
Modular surgical fluid control system and related methods
A fluid flow controller includes a first body portion defining a receiving surface, a second body portion, and a fluid transfer device. The second body portion includes a controller engagement member, and is configured to couple to the first body portion such that the controller engagement member faces and is spaced from an engagement point of the receiving surface. The controller engagement member is configured to be adjusted from a first distance to a second distance closer to the engagement point than the first distance based on a force applied by a foot pedal apparatus. The fluid transfer device defines a flow channel configured to be adjusted from defining a first cross sectional area to a second, lesser cross sectional area while the controller engagement member is in contact with the first fluid transfer device and adjusted towards the second distance in response to the applied force. |
| US10016538B2 |
System and method for managing reduced pressure at a tissue site
The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to an apparatus and method for managing reduced pressure at a tissue site. The apparatus includes a reduced pressure source that generates reduced pressure. The reduced pressure is delivered to the tissue site via a delivery tube. The apparatus includes a single pressure sensor. The single pressure sensor detects an actual reduced pressure at the tissue site. The apparatus also includes a controller. The controller determines a responsiveness of the actual reduced pressure measured by the single pressure sensor to an increase in reduced pressure generated by the reduced pressure source. The apparatus includes an indicator. The indicator emits a signal when the controller determines that the actual reduced pressure measured by the single pressure sensor is nonresponsive to the increase in reduced pressure generated by the reduced pressure source. |
| US10016537B2 |
Chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, resin systems and article
Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described. |
| US10016529B2 |
Biomaterial compositions, implants, and methods of making the same
Biomaterials, implants made therefrom, methods of making the biomaterial and implants, methods of promoting bone or wound healing in a mammal by administering the biomaterial or implant to the mammal, and kits that include such biomaterials, implants, or components thereof. The biomaterials may be designed to exhibit osteogenic, osteoinductive, osteoconductive, and/or osteostimulative properties. |
| US10016525B2 |
Antimicrobial compositions for use in wound care products
Compositions having antimicrobial activity contain surface functionalized particles comprising an inorganic copper salt which has low water solubility. These types of inorganic salts may also be introduced in porous particles to yield antimicrobial compositions. The compositions may optionally comprise additional antimicrobial agents, salts with high water solubility, organic acids, salts of organic acids and their esters. The above compositions can be incorporated in a variety of wound care products to provide antimicrobial properties. |
| US10016523B2 |
Device for the diffusion of volatile substances
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises means for generating an air stream, and is characterized in that said means for generating an air stream comprise a flexible sheet (1) and at least one piezoelectric element (2), such that said piezoelectric element (2) causes said flexible sheet (1) to expand and shrink to generate the air stream.It allows generating an air flow that is adapted to the geometry of the evaporation surface. |
| US10016522B2 |
Vaginal preparation for the diagnosis of human female uterotubal patency and function for the purpose of fertilization of gametes
A vaginal preparation for the diagnosis of human female uterotubal patency and function, comprising particles having a nucleus absorbable by the tissues of the human body, and a coating for the nucleus which is dissolvable and non-absorbable by the tissues of the human body, inert and innocuous, the nucleus comprising at least one marker that can be released by the human body through an organic fluid, the coating being dissolvable and sensitive, for the purpose of the dissolution thereof, to time and/or changes in pH and/or temperature and/or another chemical/physical parameter along the route from the vaginal area to the tubal and pelvic area, the particles having a size, weight and ovoid shape corresponding approximately to those of spermatozoa. |
| US10016521B2 |
Spect radionuclide-labeled trimeric cycle RGD peptide, preparation method thereof and imaging method thereof
The disclosure is related to a chemical structure, a preparation and an imaging method of a tumor imaging tracer, especially to a SPECT radionuclide-labeled trimeric cyclic RGD peptide: 99mTc-4P-RGD3which functions as a ligand to be combined with integrin αvβ3 receptor in tumor for tumor imaging. The preparation includes linking HYNIC-OSu with 4P-RGD3 to form HYNIC-4P-RGD3 and then chelating HYNIC with 99mTc to create 99mTc-4P-RGD3Animal biodistribution and imaging experiments reveal higher uptake in tumor and lower uptake in normal organs, therefore the disclosure can improve image quality, Through animal metabolic experiments, the original form of 99mTc-4P-RGD3 can be still excreted without the evidence of further metabolites in urine and feces. According to the disclosure, the tumor imaging tracer 99mTc-4P-RGD; combined with the integrin αvβ3 solves the issue of high background uptake in normal organs, such that radio-labeled SPECT imaging tracers are more suitable for animal whole-body tumor evaluation. |
| US10016519B2 |
18F-tagged inhibitors of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA), their use as imaging agents and pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of prostate cancer
The present invention generally relates to the field of radiopharmaceuticals and their use in nuclear medicine as tracers, imaging agents and for the treatment of various disease states of prostate cancer. |
| US10016517B2 |
Bioactive amphiphilic polymer stabilized nanoparticles with enhanced stability and activity
The present invention relates to nanoparticle compositions and treatment of cardiovascular disease using nanoparticles to target Class A and B scavenger receptors. This invention further relates to methods of detecting cells that express scavenger receptors, detecting atherosclerotic lesions, and targeting bioactive amphiphilic macromolecules to cells that express scavenger receptors. |
| US10016515B2 |
DMA, a bis-benzimidazole, confers radioprotection to the intestine via Akt/NFκB dual pathway activation
The present invention relates to dual activation of Akt/NFκB pathway by DMA (5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-[2′-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5′-benzimidazolyl]benzimidazole) to render radioprotection both in mammalian cells and in Balb/c mice. Further it selectively protects normal cells overs tumor tissues against lethal total body irradiation (TBI) and there was no activation of Akt/NFκB pathway by DMA in response to radiation in tumor tissues. A single dose of DMA before TBI protect mice from GI and HP acute radiation syndrome (ARS) and offered radioprotection through oral, i.v., i.p., and s.c route of administration. The half life of DMA in plasma is 3.5 h at oral dose and 90% clearance was observed in 16 h. DMA accumulates in high concentration in intestine, liver, kidney and spleen tissues, justifying the observed radioprotection to normal tissue even at single dose. This data provide molecular rationale that DMA is selective radioprotector to normal tissue and has the potential to improve clinical outcome of radiotherapy, valuable as adjuvants in cancer therapy and management of radiation emergencies. |
| US10016514B2 |
Polynucleotides, vectors and methods for insertion and expression of transgenes
Embodiments herein include polynucleotides, vectors and methods for the insertion and expression of transgenes. In an embodiment, a polynucleotide is included. The polynucleotide can include a JeT promoter or variant thereof, an intron sequence less than 400 bases in length, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide or protein operatively linked to the promoter. In an embodiment, a recombinant vector is included. The recombinant vector can include a JeT promoter or variant thereof, an intron sequence less than 400 bases in length, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide or protein operatively linked to the promoter. Other embodiments are also included herein. |
| US10016513B2 |
Stabilizing excipients for therapeutic protein formulations
The invention encompasses therapeutic formulations comprising a protein active ingredient and a stabilizing excipient, methods of improving stability in a therapeutic formulation comprising a protein active ingredient by adding a stability-improving amount of a stabilizing excipient to the therapeutic formulation, and methods of reducing adverse infusion-related effects in a patient, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutic formulation comprising a protein active ingredient and a stabilizing excipient. |
| US10016511B2 |
Small molecule drug conjugates
A binding moiety (B) for Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CAIX), the binding moiety comprising: The binding moiety is univalent, bivalent, or multivalent. A targeted therapeutic agent may comprise the binding moiety. The invention also includes a method for treating a disease expressing elevated levels of CAIX by administering the targeted therapeutic agent. |
| US10016509B1 |
Nutritional supplement compositions containing C60-fullerene-phytonutrient-triglyceride complexes for sub-cellular phytonutrient delivery
Nutritional supplement compositions that may provide sub-cellular phytonutrient delivery include a carrier oil base containing at least one triglyceride and also contain at least one biologically active complex in the carrier oil base. The biologically active complex may include a non-covalent complex of a carbon-60 fullerene, phytonutrient compound, and a triglyceride from the carrier oil base. The phytonutrient compound may be chosen from compounds having the ability to form non-covalent complexes with six-membered aromatic rings of carbon-60 fullerene. Examples of such phytonutrient compound include, for example, phenolic compounds, polyphenolic compounds, phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, stilbenes, curcuminoids, coumarins, lignans, quinones, phenylethanoids, carotenoids, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, or coenzyme Q10. The nutritional supplement compositions may include multiple biologically active complexes in which the phytonutrient compounds are derived from olives, algae, or both. The nutritional supplement compositions may mitigate various diseases or disorders for which inflammation is an etiologic factor. |
| US10016502B2 |
Patch preparation containing an acid scavenger
An object of the present invention is to provide a patch preparation having an excellent skin permeability of medicament using an acid additional salt of basic medicament. Provided is a patch preparation comprising a support and an adhesive layer on one surface of the support, wherein the adhesive layer contains a basic medicament, a fatty acid-based ionic liquid, and potassium salts and/or potassium ions. Said potassium salts and/or potassium ions are generated as a result of reaction of an acid addition salt of the basic medicament with a compound capable of generating potassium ion in the adhesive layer. |
| US10016501B2 |
Cationic antiseptic compositions and methods of use
Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including a cationic antiseptic such as biguanides and bisbiguanides such as chlorhexidine and its various salts including but not limited to the digluconate, diacetate, dimethosulfate, and dilactate salts; polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds such as polyhexamethylenebiguanide; silver and various silver complexes; small molecule quaternary ammonium compounds such as benzalkoium chloride and alkyl substituted derivatives; di-long chain alkyl (C8-C18) quaternary ammonium compounds; cetylpyridinium halides and their derivatives; benzethonium chloride and its alkyl substituted derivatives; and octenidine. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses). |
| US10016492B2 |
Methods for extracting a tooth
Methods of extracting teeth involving contacting, prior to extraction, the tissue surrounding a tooth to be extracted with a composition providing an agent capable of destroying the periodontal ligament surrounding the tooth, such as, collagenase. |
| US10016485B2 |
Methods and use of growth hormone supergene family protein analogs for treatment of radiation exposure
Methods and compositions for the use of long-acting hematopoietic factor protein analogs for accelerating hematopoietic recovery in subjects who have been or will be exposed to radiation are disclosed. |
| US10016482B2 |
Insulin independence among patients with diabetes utilizing an optimized hamster REG3 gamma peptide
Embodiments of the present invention provide for novel therapies, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for insulin independence utilizing a new optimized hamster Reg3 gamma peptide, which is new to the art and has not previously been considered for development in the 30 year history since its discovery. Methods, pharmaceutical compositions and therapies novel to the prior art are utilized in this invention to render patients with recent onset and existing type 1 diabetes insulin independent by an optimized hamster Reg3 gamma peptide and an immune tolerance agent for type 1 patients to become insulin independent and used alone without an immune tolerance agent for type 2 diabetes. While not wishing to be bound by theory, optimized Reg3 gamma peptides increases beta cell generation by its demonstrated properties shown within of transforming ductal pancreatic cells into new islets. |
| US10016465B2 |
Cured gel and method of making
A cured non-polymeric gel including a plurality of non-polymeric cross-links. The non-polymeric cross-links result from curing an oil or oil composition at selected curing conditions to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking to form the non-polymeric get. The desired amount of cross-linking is selected based on a desired rate of degradation of the gel after the gel is implanted. The oil or oil composition comprises one or more of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alphalinolenic acid (ALA). |
| US10016452B2 |
Fibromodulin formulation for reducing corneal scarring
A formulation for reducing corneal scarring and related eye conditions, is disclosed. The formulation comprises an effective amount of fibromodulin and can be administered intraocularly, such as by topical application, injection into the eye, or implantation in or on the eye. |
| US10016451B2 |
Nucleic acid nanoparticles and uses therefor
The present invention provides nanoparticle compositions including one or more nucleic acids. The present invention achieves delivery (particularly transdermal delivery) of such nucleic acids without the need for nucleic acid modification, or for use of chemical or mechanical abrasion or disruption of skin. |
| US10016449B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions
Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a LMWH preparation having at least one chain having a glycol split uronic acid residue (UG) in the preparation and uses thereof. |
| US10016446B2 |
Compositions for oral administration of zoledronic acid or related compounds for treating Paget's disease of bone
Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, such as zoledronic acid in an acid or a salt form, or in a molecular complex can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as treating pain associated with Paget's disease of bone. |
| US10016445B2 |
Compositions for oral administration of zoledronic acid or related compounds for treating complex regional pain syndrome
Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as zoledronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as complex regional pain syndrome. |
| US10016443B2 |
Treatment of allergic rhinitis using a combination of mometasone and olopatadine
The present invention relates to a method of treating allergic rhinitis in a subject (e.g., a human) in need thereof comprising nasally administering to the subject an effective amount of a fixed-dose pharmaceutical composition comprising mometasone or its salt and olopatadine or its salt. |
| US10016440B2 |
Methods of enhancing antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
The application relates to method of increasing antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity in a subject receiving therapeutic monoclonal antibody treatment. In some embodiments, methods are provided for administering to subject to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic antibody in conjunction with an ADCC enhancer molecule. |
| US10016433B2 |
Salt of fused heterocyclic derivative and crystal thereof
The present invention provides 3-[2-fluoro-5-(2,3-difluoro-6-methoxybenzyl-oxy)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[3,4-d]pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid choline salt having excellent solubility and storage stability. |
| US10016432B2 |
Methanocarba derivatives of pseudoribose that inhibit adenosine kinase
Adenosine kinase inhibitors, including pharmaceutical compositions containing the adenosine kinase inhibitors, and their use for preventing epilepsy and its progression in patients. The adenosine kinase inhibitors have the formula: where the moieties J and K, considered in combination, are —CH2—, or K and L, considered in combination, are —CH2—. The R1 moiety can be —NH2, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, or C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl. The R2 and R3 moieties are each independently C1-C6 alkyl. The R4 moiety is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl. The R5 and R6 moieties are each independently C6-C12 aryl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or C3-C8 heteroaryl, that is optionally further substituted. |
| US10016428B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition of sildenafil citrate in the form of a suspension for oral use
The present invention refers to a pharmaceutical composition of sildenafil citrate in the form of a suspension for administration orally that comprises water as a vehicle and xanthan gum and hypromellose as suspension agents, that is highly stable and allows the efficient masking of the active ingredient's bitter taste. It also refers to a procedure for the preparation of said suspension and to a container that contains it and that is provided with a dosing device for its administration. This composition of sildenafil citrate in the form of a suspension is suitable for administration orally for the treatment of masculine sexual dysfunction. |
| US10016424B2 |
Method and pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of epilepsy
The present invention relates to a compound which is an antagonist of the GluK2/GluK5 receptor or an inhibitor of the GluK2/GluK5 receptor expression for use in the treatment or the prevention of epilepsy. |
| US10016416B2 |
Composition for reducing nervous system injury and method of making and use thereof
This application discloses a composition comprising an amiloride and/or an amiloride analog which can be used for reducing nerve injury or nervous system injury in a subject. The formulation of such composition is also disclosed. The application further directs to methods for treating nerve injury or nervous system injury by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising amiloride, an amiloride analog or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10016414B2 |
Modulation of ubiquitination of synaptic proteins for the treatment of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders
The instant invention is based, at least in part, on a newly-identified proteasome-independent signaling function of ubiquitinated PSD-95. Mdm2 inhibitors, Mdm4 inhibitors, PSD-95 inhibitors, and/or enantiomers and/or derivatives thereof decrease endocytosis via preventing PSD-95 ubiquitination, and thereby increase AMPAR, NMDAR, D1 dopamine receptor surface expression in response to a given stimulus (e.g., NMDA, Aβ). Accordingly, the invention provides methods for modulating AMPARs, NMDARs, or D1 dopamine receptors in a neuronal cell by contacting the neuronal cell with an Mdm2 and/or Mdm4 inhibitor or PSD-95 inhibitor and/or enantiomers and/or derivatives thereof. Mdm2 and/or Mdm4 inhibitors decrease the enzymatic activity of the respective proteins, and/or interactions with their respective substrates. Mdm2 and Mdm4 inhibitors and/or PSD-95 inhibitors of the invention are contemplated for use in the treatment of neurological disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and psychiatric disorders. The invention also provides methods to screen for new Mdm2 and Mdm4 inhibitors and PSD-95 inhibitors and/or enantiomers and/or derivatives thereof. |
| US10016413B2 |
Combination dopamine antagonist and opiate receptor antagonist treatment of addictive behavior
The present invention is directed to a method of treating or preventing an addictive behavior in a subject, said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a dopamine antagonist and a opiate receptor antagonist or a composition comprising same. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising, as active substances, at least one dopamine antagonist and at least one opiate receptor antagonist. |
| US10016411B2 |
Slow-release conjugates of SN-38
Conjugates of SN-38 that provide optimal drug release rates and minimize the formation of the corresponding glucuronate are described. The conjugates release SN-38 from a polyethylene glycol through a β-elimination mechanism. |
| US10016410B2 |
Tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-one derivative or salt thereof
To provide a pharmaceutical, in particular a compound which can be used as a therapeutic agent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It was found that a tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-one derivative having an amide group at the 4-position or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has an excellent bombesin 2 (BB2) receptor antagonistic action. It is also found that the tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-one derivative is highly effective on bowel movement disorders. From the above, the tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-one derivative of the present invention is useful as a therapeutic agent for diseases associated with a BB2 receptor, in particular IBS. |
| US10016406B2 |
Indazole inhibitors of the WNT signal pathway and therapeutic uses thereof
Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases due to mutations in Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. |
| US10016404B2 |
Methods for treating disorders or diseases associated with hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia while minimizing side effects
The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating hyperlipidemia and/or hypercholesterolemia comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an MTP inhibitor to inhibit hyperlipidemia and/or hypercholesterolemia in said subject, wherein said administration comprises an escalating series of doses of the MTP inhibitor. In some embodiments the method comprises administering at least three step-wise, increasing dosages of the MTP inhibitor to the subject. In some embodiments, the method further comprises the administration of one or more other lipid modifying compounds. |
| US10016402B2 |
Methods for treatment of melanoma
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for treatment of melanoma using an inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) and to combination therapies that involve administering to a subject an inhibitor of oncogenic BRAF (e.g. BRAF(V600E)), as well as an inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). Assays for identifying compounds useful for the treatment of melanoma are also provided. The methods comprise screening for compounds or agents that inhibit neural crest progenitor formation in a zebra fish model of melanoma. |
| US10016398B2 |
Antimitotic amides for the treatment of cancer and proliferative disorders
Novel, antimitotic heteroaryl amides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I where Ar, R5, R6, R8, R9, R11, X1, and X2 are as defined herein, as compounds for treatment and prevention of cancer and proliferative diseases and disorders. |
| US10016397B2 |
Selective AT2 receptor agonists for use in treatment of cachexia
The present invention is directed to selective AT2 receptor agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in treatment of cachexia, preferably for use in treatment of cancer cachexia. |
| US10016396B2 |
Dexmedetomidine premix formulation
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein the composition is formulated as a liquid for parenteral administration to a subject, and wherein the composition is disposed within a sealed container as a premixture. The pharmaceutical compositions can be used, for example, in perioperative care of a patient or for sedation. |
| US10016395B2 |
Therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders. As a means for solving the problem, a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders which contains a RARγ agonist as an active ingredient is provided. The therapeutic agent exhibits an excellent ameliorating effect in a keratoconjunctive disorder model, and is therefore useful as a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders such as corneal ulcer, corneal epithelial abrasion, keratitis, dry eye, conjunctivitis, chronic superficial keratitis, corneal erosion, persistent corneal disorders, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis, filamentary keratoconjunctivitis, infectious keratitis, noninfectious keratitis, infectious conjunctivitis and noninfectious conjunctivitis. The therapeutic agent is also useful as a therapeutic agent for corneal scarring and conjunctival scarring both associated with keratoconjunctive disorders. |
| US10016394B2 |
PPARG modulators for treatment of osteoporosis
The invention provides methods of treatment of a progressive bone disease, such as osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, multiple myeloma, or hyperparathyroidism, comprising administration of an effective amount of a non-agonist PPARG modulator to a patient afflicted with the disease. |
| US10016393B2 |
Stabilized pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising atrasentan
The present disclosure relates to: (a) methods of using stabilized pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising atrasentan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and, optionally, another therapeutic agent to treat type 2 diabetes, microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria; and (b) methods for the preparation of such pharmaceutical dosage forms. |
| US10016389B2 |
Method of making liposomes, liposome compositions made by the methods, and methods of using the same
A method of preparing liposomes, liposome compositions formed by the process, and methods of using the liposome composition are provided herein. |
| US10016388B2 |
Ophthalmic lens, intraocular lens, and ophthalmic lens package having ophthalmic lens
An ophthalmic lens or an intraocular lens releasing anthocyanin for the benefit of a user's eyes includes a matrix and anthocyanin dispersed in the matrix. An ophthalmic lens package includes a lens protection solution and the ophthalmic lens, the ophthalmic lens is immersed in the lens protection solution. |
| US10016382B2 |
Method for decreasing skeletal muscle damage and/or oxidative stress in mammals
A method for reducing muscle damage and/or oxidative stress in active mammals as disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a carnitine supplement. The L-carnitine supplement may be administered without any other pharmaceutical or drug products. After physical activity the L-carnitine supplement can lower myoglobin, TBARS, and creatine kinase in the bloodstream. |
| US10016380B2 |
Antimicrobials and methods of use thereof
This disclosure provides generally for antimicrobial compositions and methods of use comprising an anthocyanin, an anthocyanidin or metabolites thereof. Methods for promoting healing of a wound using these compositions are also disclosed. These compositions have broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and are safe for human and animal uses. Further, these compositions are safe for medical uses and industrial uses as antiseptic preparations to reduce or prevent microbial growth, including killing bacterial biofilms. |
| US10016377B2 |
Treatment of hepatitis C using histone deacetylase inhibitors
The present invention relates to method of treatment of hepatitis C using bufexamac or a derivative thereof. The methods of the present invention can be used in patients with hepatitis C administering bufexamac or a derivative thereof in combination with one or more anti-hepatitis C drugs. |
| US10016375B2 |
Materials and methods for controlling infections
The subject invention provides materials and methods for reducing ocular infections in subjects. The materials and methods utilize chlorhexidine, which has been found to be unexpectedly non-toxic to humans and other animals in low concentrations. The lack of toxicity facilitates the use of chlorhexidine in contexts that were not previously thought possible. |
| US10016371B2 |
Antigen-specific, tolerance-inducing microparticles and uses thereof
The present invention provides antigen-specific, tolerance-inducing microparticles for the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to immune cells. In addition, the present invention allows for sustained release of therapeutic agents for a prolonged period of time. Also provided are therapeutic uses of the present invention for the prevention and/or treatment of immune diseases and autoimmune disorders. In a specific embodiment, the present invention provides treatment for type 1 diabetes. |
| US10016370B2 |
Composition, device and method for delayed and sustained release of brain energy molecules
The present invention relates to compositions, devices and methods of delayed and sustained release of energy molecules for brain function to treat nocturnal hypoglycemia. The composition comprises an energy molecule required for human brain function; wherein the release of the energy molecule is delayed and then sustained over a period of time. The device is a transdermal delivery device comprising a reservoir layer containing the composition and a skin permeation enhancer formulation, an adhesive layer, a backing layer and a release liner. The method comprises administering the composition either orally or through the transdermal delivery device to a subject in need thereof immediately prior to going to sleep. |
| US10016368B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing pain
Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of one or more analgesics, such as hydrocodone or acetaminophen, and an antiemetic, such as promethazine, to treat or prevent pain in a subject, and to reduce or prevent an adverse effect associated with the analgesics. |
| US10016364B2 |
Compositions and methods for making and using nanoemulsions
The present invention discloses an improved nanoemulsion comprising a uniform and discrete range of very small particle nano-sized diameters. This uniformity results in improved bioavailability of incorporated compounds (i.e., pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals) as reflected in various pharmacokinetic parameters including, but not limited to, decreased Tmax, increased CmaX3 and increased AUC. The improved method of making these uniform nanoemulsions utilizes microfluidization which differs in both process and mechanics when compared to conventional milling and grinding techniques used to generate nanoparticulate compositions. Further, the improvement results, in part, from a novel step of mixing a substantially soluble compound into a heated dispersion medium. This is unlike current nanoparticulate composition methods that mix an insoluble compound with an unheated dispersion medium. Further, these nanoemulsions are observed to be bacterial-resistant and stable to extremes in both temperature and pH changes. Consequently, these nanoemulsions are expected to have a significantly prolonged shelf-life than currently available nanoemulsions. |
| US10016359B2 |
Solid forms containing meloxicam with improved buccal taste and process for their preparation
A solid dosage form of meloxicam containing an acid and sugars or polyalcohols or a mixture thereof. |
| US10016357B2 |
Personal lubricants
Personal lubricants containing royal jelly, a glow powder or xylitol are provided. |
| US10016351B2 |
Composition for promoting hair growth or preventing hair loss
The present invention relates to a composition for promoting hair growth or preventing hair loss and, specifically, to a composition, which has excellent stability for skin and no side effects, promotes hair growth, prevents hair loss through the delay of hair loss, and has an excellent hair growth effect. |
| US10016349B2 |
Oxidative hair dye composition
An oxidative hair dye composition includes an alkaline agent and an oxidant. The oxidative hair dye composition further includes (A) α-naphthol in a content of 0.005 to 0.45% by mass, (B) at least one oily component selected from a higher alcohol, an ester, and a wax that are in a liquid state at 25° C., and (C) a nonionic surfactant having a polyoxyethylene chain having a number of moles of added ethylene oxide of 20 or more. |
| US10016345B2 |
Kit for whitening a body surface of a user, related method and process
Kit for whitening a body surface of a user, comprising: an oxidizing composition application device (12); wherein the kit comprises an activator sheet (14) which is movable independently of the oxidizing composition application device (12), the activator sheet (14) comprising an outer deformable substrate (50) intended to be applied on an oxidizing composition (34) placed on the skin of the user, the activator sheet (14) comprising an activator composition (52) carried by the outer substrate (50). |
| US10016344B2 |
Dyeing process using a mixture obtained from an aerosol device comprising a glycerolated surfactant, and device therefor
The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers in which a mixture is applied, this mixture being obtained from: ⋅a dye composition comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, and ⋅an oxidizing composition comprising at least one chemical oxidizing agent, ⋅at least one of the compositions being dispensed from a pressurized container, ⋅the mixture of the two compositions comprising at least one saturated or unsaturated C8-C40 fatty alcohol comprising from 1 to 10 mol of glycerol, preferably from 1 to 5 mol of glycerol and/or at least one oxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether in acid or salified form, and also to a device suitable for performing this process. |
| US10016341B2 |
Systems and devices for controlling delivery of breast milk supplementation
Systems and devices for controlling delivery of a breast milk supplement are described which include a nipple component including aperture; a guard component attached to the nipple component; a supplement reservoir including a port with a controllable valve, the supplement reservoir adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, a flow conduit disposed within at least a portion of the nipple component and having a first end in fluid communication with the aperture and a second end in fluid communication with the port; a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; and a control unit operably coupled to the controllable valve and the data storage component and including a microprocessor and circuitry, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve to module release of the one or more breast milk supplements based on the breast milk supplement regimen. |
| US10016336B2 |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback systems and methods
Systems and methods for cardiopulmonary resuscitation feedback are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes determining a force. The method also includes, in response to determining the force, acquiring spatial orientation data, remove the effects of gravity, and wirelessly or wired method of communicating the spatial orientation data. |
| US10016332B2 |
Admittance shaping controller for exoskeleton assistance of the lower extremities
The control method for lower-limb assistive exoskeletons assists human movement by producing a desired dynamic response on the human leg. Wearing the exoskeleton replaces the leg's natural admittance with the equivalent admittance of the coupled system formed by the leg and the exoskeleton. The control goal is to make the leg obey an admittance model defined by target values of natural frequency, resonant peak magnitude and zero-frequency response. The control achieves these objectives objective via positive feedback of the leg's angular position and angular acceleration. The method achieves simultaneous performance and robust stability through a constrained optimization that maximizes the system's gain margins while ensuring the desired location of its dominant poles. |
| US10016327B2 |
Coffin for holding an inner coffin and having a base and a cover
A coffin is constructed to hold an inner coffin for holding the mortal remains therein or thereon. The inner coffin has a bottom, opposing first and second ends and opposing first and second sides extending in a longitudinal direction of the inner coffin between the first and second ends. The coffin comprises a base for supporting the inner coffin; and a cover to provide at least partial covering of the inner coffin when arranged on the base. The coffin allows displacement of the inner coffin over the base by allowing passage of the inner coffin from the base at one end or side. The coffin further allows access to at least one other one of the ends and sides of the inner coffin from lateral directions along a support plane comprising the bottom of the inner coffin for getting hold on the inner coffin to move it along the support plane over the base in the direction of the one of the ends and sides of the inner coffin. |
| US10016326B2 |
Compression device in combination with lower limb protection
The present invention relates to a support for a body part including a compression device in combination with a lower leg protection system. The compression device can be integral with the outer support at a position received over the lower leg. One or more valves can extend from a compression bladder for attachment to a pneumatic device. Inflation of the compression bladder positioner adjacent the lower leg also displaces air in the outer support toward the foot which causes simultaneous massaging of the foot. The pneumatic device can be adjusted to provide either sequential or intermittent therapies. The outer support can include a rigid outer shell for providing support. |
| US10016323B2 |
Wheelchair injury-prevention guard
A collar with a relieved area (3) strategically placed in-between the upper and lower wheelchair leg-rest attachments (2) so a leg-rest can still be removed and installed and where the leg-rest locking arm (6) can lock into place unimpeded. A second collar (4) attached directly below the lower wheelchair leg-rest attachment (2). Both collars (3 and 4) are locked into place using flat-head screws (5). Collars (3 and 4) are of sufficient size to extend horizontally beyond the typically exposed mainframe leg-rest attachments (2). When installed at both leg-rest attachment areas (2) the invention protects a wheelchair user from a laceration injury. |
| US10016321B2 |
Disposable diaper for pets
A disposable diaper for pets, having: a rear-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; a crotch area; a rear-side flap section; a stomach-side flap section; and a tail insertion opening. At least either the rear-side flap section or the stomach-side flap section have an identification area. A determination can be made that there is a problem with the state of the rear-side flap section, on the basis of visual inspection information about the identification area, said visual inspection being performed externally on the disposable diaper for pets. |
| US10016319B2 |
Absorbent articles with nonwoven substrates having fibrils
A wipe comprises a nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of fibers. A plurality of the fibers comprise fibrils extending outwardly therefrom only after a time period. The time period is greater than about 24 hours post-nonwoven substrate formation under ambient conditions. |
| US10016318B2 |
Absorbent article with a bacterial isolation pad and hygienic gripping tabs
An absorbent article for personal hygiene is disclosed with an absorbent core sealed between a liquid impermeable garment-side liner and a liquid permeable body-side cover together with an attached bacterial isolation pad, consisting of an absorbent layer sealed between an extension of the liquid impermeable garment-side liner and a liquid permeable topsheet which can be positioned to overlay the anal region of the body-side cover. A detachable bacterial isolation pad from the absorbent article and from the body-side cover is provided. Hygienic gripping tabs at the front-facing end of the absorbent article and at the rear-facing end of the bacterial isolation pad allow sanitary handling during removal of a soiled article. |
| US10016316B2 |
Disposable diaper
A disposable diaper (10) in this invention is comprising designs (300a, 300b) that are visually recognizable from a non-skin contact surface side S of the disposable diaper (10) is provided in a region spanning a crotch region (25) and extending to a front waistline region (20) and a rear waistline region (30). A method of arranging the design (300b) provided in a region closer to a side of the front waistline region (20) than the crotch stretching unit (200a) is configured to be different from a method of arranging the design (300a) provided in a region closer to a side of the rear waistline region (30) than the crotch stretching unit (200a). |
| US10016310B2 |
Wound dressing assembly
A wound dressing assembly includes a wound cover and a carrier. The wound cover has a length and width substantially greater than a height (or thickness), a first major surface, and a second major surface, opposite the first. The first major surface has disposed thereon a wound cover pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a colloidal absorbent, and it is arranged and configured to adhere to mammalian skin during use. The carrier has a length and width substantially greater than a height (or thickness), a first major surface, and a second major surface, opposite the first. The first major surface of the carrier is disposed in facing relation and is removably attached to the second major surface of the wound cover, and it has disposed thereon at least one pressure sensitive adhesive. After application of the wound cover to skin for use, the carrier is removable from the wound cover to leave the wound cover adhered to the skin. |
| US10016308B2 |
Absorbent menstrual cup
The absorbent menstrual cup solves the problem of spillage while removing a menstrual cup by combining a flexible menstrual cup with a non-removable absorbent layer. |
| US10016305B2 |
Clip-on earmuff and kit
The present invention is an earmuff including first and second muff portions with a clip disposed between them. The clip is manipulatable into closed and open positions. When the clip is open, the upper sections of the first and second muff portions are separated. When the clip is closed, the upper sections are together. The earmuffs are designed to cover a human ear and are to be clipped to the headband of a cap by putting the earmuff into the open position, positioning the earmuff around the headband, and positioning the earmuff into the closed position. |
| US10016302B2 |
Diagnostic and surgical laser device utilizing a visible laser diode
System and method for providing diagnostic, imaging procedures and surgical laser treatments generating patterns of laser light on target tissue of a patient. The system includes aiming and treatment light beams originating from the same visible laser emitting diode, a scanner for generating patterns of points of light of the generated light, a controller, and a user interface that allows the user to select one of several possible point of light patterns, adjusts the point of light intensity and/or duration. |
| US10016300B2 |
Handpiece for the phacoemulsification of an eye lens
The invention relates to a handpiece for the phacoemulsification of an eye lens, having a needle with an aspiration line arranged therein for transporting an aspiration fluid and at least one drive element for generating a longitudinal wave, wherein the drive element is arranged in such a way that the longitudinal wave can be coupled directly into the aspiration fluid. |
| US10016299B2 |
Incontinence collection device and related methods
An external incontinence collection device that includes a novel one-way valve system for preventing backflow from a collection receptacle. The incontinence collection device also includes novel drainage valve structures that improve the drainage functionality. |
| US10016298B2 |
Method of detecting detachment of an ostomy device from a patient
A method of detecting detachment of an ostomy device from a patient includes providing, in the ostomy device, a first electrode separated from the patient by an adhesive that attaches the ostomy device to the patient, where a first capacitor is formed between the first electrode and the patient. The method includes applying a signal to an electrical circuit that includes the first capacitor, and detecting changes in a capacitance value of the first capacitor based on frequency responses of the electrical circuit to the signal. The method additionally includes activating an alarm based upon detecting the changes in the capacitance value of the first capacitor. |
| US10016295B2 |
Safe sleeve gastrectomy
A safe sleeve gastrectomy reduces gastric volume of a patient's stomach as a weight loss treatment. The safe sleeve gastrectomy utilizes a safety pocket created by a surgeon to increase safety and guide division of the stomach. An instrument tunnel is created to facilitate division of the stomach into a pouch and a sectioned portion. In this manner, over or complete mobilization of the stomach is avoided. The sectioned portion may be lifted for increased visibility to facilitate its mobilization and removal from the patient. |
| US10016294B2 |
Method of implanting an intragastric balloon
A method includes providing an inflatable implant formed of a flexible polymer material suitable for residence in the body. The implant includes a slit valve provided in its wall. The slit valve includes an elastomeric valve body with an open internal chamber being in fluid communication with a proximal opening of the valve, a concave section at its distal end, and a normally closed slit in a solid portion of the valve body connecting the concave section and the distal end of the valve body. An inflation tube having an injection tip with a distal end and an insertion stop is provided. The injection tip is inserted into the internal chamber of the slit valve until the insertion stop positively engages the proximal opening. Then, the implant with the inflation tube is delivered to a body cavity. Once delivered, fluid is introduced through the inflation tube and into the implant. |
| US10016287B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing anterior hip surgery
An apparatus registers a patient's pelvis during surgery by establishing a patient-specific, supine pelvic reference plane. The apparatus may include an elongated support arm having three legs, at least two of which may be moveable along the arm. The first leg may contact the patient's right anterior superior iliac spines (ASIS), the second leg may contact the left ASIS, and the third leg may contact an anterior aspect of the ischium of the patient's pelvis below the acetabulum of the hip being operated on. The distances between the first leg and the second and third legs may be determined preoperatively so that the legs dock to the desired points. The apparatus may further include a direction indicator configured to point in a desired orientation for inserting an acetabular cup component in the patient's acetabulum. |
| US10016285B2 |
Systems and methods for providing a femoral component
Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a femoral knee replacement component that includes an articular surface, a first interior surface, and a second interior surface, wherein the first and second interior surfaces run substantially parallel to each other. In some cases, the articular surface includes an anterior condylar extension that is configured to replace an anterior articular cartilage of a femur such that the anterior extension is configured to terminate adjacent to a proximal limit of the anterior articular cartilage of the femur. Other implementations are also discussed. |
| US10016279B1 |
Spacer for spinal implant
The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, end cap and spacer combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability. |
| US10016275B2 |
Methods and apparatus for loading a prosthesis onto a delivery system
A device for loading a prosthesis onto a delivery system includes a first housing having a central bore. One or more actuators on the first housing may be actuated radially inward to selectively compress a discrete portion of the prosthesis disposed in the central bore. |
| US10016274B2 |
Stent for prosthetic heart valves
A stented valve including a generally tubular stent structure that has a longitudinal axis, first and second opposite ends, a plurality of commissure support structures spaced from the first and second ends and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least one structural wire positioned between each two adjacent commissure support structures, and at least one wing portion extending from two adjacent commissure support structures and toward one of the first and second ends of the stent structure. The stented valve further includes a valve structure attached within the generally tubular stent structure to the commissure support structures. |
| US10016269B2 |
Flipping-type graft fixation device and method
A buckle useful for cortical fixation has a graft retention loop slidably affixed thereto for movement from a first position adjacent a first end of the buckle to a second position at about the midpoint of the buckle. The buckle, with a graft over the loop, is drawn up lengthwise through a bone tunnel through a tibia and then flipped sideways to rest against the surface of the bone with the loop and graft depending back into the tunnel. The sliding attachment of the loop permits flipping of the buckle minimizes the flipping distance, which is the excess amount of the loop which must be pulled free of the tunnel to allow the buckle to be flipped sideways. |
| US10016266B2 |
Method of removing a thrombus from a blood vessel
A method for mechanically capturing and removing a thrombus from a blood vessel includes advancing a guidewire into the thrombus. A self-expanding body is allowed to expand in the blood vessel, wherein the self-expanding body is fixed to a distal end portion of an elongate catheter. The self-expanding body preferably includes a tapered proximal end portion and an open distal end while in the expanded configuration. The self-expanding body forms a mesh structure adapted for allowing blood to pass therethrough. The thrombus is captured by the self-expanding body and then retrieved into an aspiration catheter. Aspiration is preferably applied during and after retrieval of the thrombus into the aspiration catheter. A thrombolytic drug may be delivered into the blood vessel before capturing and retrieving the thrombus. In preferred methods of use, the thrombus is captured and removed for reducing health problems associated with a stroke. |
| US10016260B2 |
Anatomical healing abutments, kits, and methods
Anatomical healing abutments, kits and methods for promoting healing of gingival tissue around a subgingival void of a given tooth position. The abutment includes a cuff body having an anatomical subgingival portion extending from an implant end to the gingival margin of the patient, and an emergent crown portion extending occlusally from the subgingival portion beyond the gingival margin. A directional alignment body may be disposed on the cuff body and configured to extend bucally beyond an outer perimeter of the cuff body when the cuff body is anatomically aligned relative to the void. The subgingival portion has an asymmetric cross-section and is occlusally flared to anatomically fill the void and support gingival tissue around the void to minimize slump of tissue into the void. The crown portion has a mesial-distal width that spans a width of the gingival margin and an occlusal height to extend beyond the gingival margin. |
| US10016258B2 |
Cheek and lip expansion device and method
Cheek and lip expansion devices including an upper frame portion configured to extend about an upper dental arch, and a lower frame portion configured to extend about a lower dental arch. The upper and lower frame portions may each include first and second side members, each with anterior and posterior regions. An upper connecting member may extend between the anterior regions of the upper side members. A lower connecting member may extend between the anterior regions of the lower side members. The posterior regions of the upper and lower side members on respective sides of the frame are joined to one another to form a bendable radius that resists bending at a distinct point. The bendable radius on opposed sides permits the frame to be collapsed top to bottom. The frame may be collapsible side-to-side. A posterior crossbar may be provided extending between the posterior regions of the side members. |
| US10016256B2 |
Methods and apparatus for preparing a dental implant site
A dental implant site preparation tool (10) includes a shaft (12) and a working end (14). The working end includes a cutting surface (16) that includes cutting features. The working end (14) also includes a substantially smooth tip (18) that may have a convex shape. A method of preparing a dental implant site includes working the tool (10) so as to create a shape that matches that of an implant. |
| US10016252B1 |
Surgery patient encapsulating sterile bubble
A system and method for providing a surgery table or bed adapted to encapsulate a patient to provide a sterile environment during surgery. The apparatus is configured to include an enclosure that is filled with an inert and sterile gas prior to surgery. The patient is accessed through internally extending gloves for use by the surgical staff. |
| US10016243B2 |
Systems and methods for assisted surgical navigation
In at least one embodiment, a method of surgical navigation is provided. The method includes receiving an external three-dimensional model of a surgical site from the viewpoint of a headset, wherein the external three-dimensional model is derived from reflected light. The method further includes aligning the external three-dimensional model with an internal three-dimensional model of the surgical site from the viewpoint of the headset, wherein the internal three-dimensional model is derived from medical imaging, and generating an aligned view. The method further includes providing the aligned view to the headset, and updating the aligned view in real-time while the headset is moved or the surgical site is moved or modified during a surgical procedure. |
| US10016241B2 |
Method and system for assisting implant placement in thin bones such as scapula
A method and system for planning a creation of a cement bore in a bone comprises obtaining a virtual model of a bone, the model of the bone including a proximal bone surface, a distal bone surface, and a depth profile between the proximal bone surface and the distal bone surface. A planned positioning of a first implant selected to be implanted in the proximal bone surface is obtained. An identity of at least one tool used to alter the proximal bone surface to receive the first implant in the planned positioning and obtaining geometry data for the at least one tool is obtained. A cement bore required in the bone using the geometry data of the at least one tool and the planned positioning of the first implant is generated. The virtual model of the bone with the cement bore indicative of a relation between the cement bore and the distal bone surface is output. |
| US10016239B2 |
Surgical instrument holder
Disclosed are various embodiments for holding and organizing surgical instruments in a surgical environment. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument holder comprises an elongated body portion including a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be configured so as to retain a surgical instrument in a fixed position. The elongated body portion may have a base surface configured to contact a table surface. |
| US10016236B2 |
Microwave energy-delivery device and system
An ablation system including an image database storing a plurality of computed tomography (CT) images of a luminal network and a navigation system enabling, in combination with an endoscope and the CT images, navigation of a locatable guide and an extended working channel to a point of interest. The system further includes one or more fiducial markers, placed in proximity to the point of interest and a percutaneous microwave ablation device for applying energy to the point of interest. |
| US10016235B2 |
Endoscope system having first transmission and reception electrodes, second transmission and reception electrodes and electrically powered treatment device powered to perform treatment
An endoscope system having: an endoscope having: a first transmission electrode arranged to a channel defined by the endoscope; and a second transmission electrode arranged to the channel, wherein the first transmission electrode and the second transmission electrode are electrically connected to the power source; and a treatment tool having: a first reception electrode arranged to a treatment tool insertion section, and spaced apart from the first transmission electrode to form a first capacitor; a second reception electrode arranged to the treatment tool insertion section, and spaced apart from the second transmission electrode to form a second capacitor; and an electrically powered treatment device configured to be moved by the treatment tool insertion section, wherein the electrically powered treatment device is electrically connected to the first reception electrode and the second reception electrode to be powered to perform a treatment on a subject. |
| US10016232B1 |
Systems, devices, and methods for signal generation
Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the method including configuring a first sequence of subsets of one or more electrode channels of a signal generator as an anode sequence. Each electrode channel includes an electronic switch configured to switch between an ON state and an OFF state, and a drive circuit coupled to the electronic switch to control the state of the electronic switch. The method also includes configuring a second sequence of subsets of one or more electrode channels of the signal generator as a cathode sequence such that respective electrode channels of the first and second sequences are paired for energy delivery. The method also includes delivering, from an energy source, a pulse waveform to a set of electrodes via the paired sequences of electrode channels. |
| US10016229B2 |
Methods and systems for treatment of occipital neuralgia
A system for alleviating occipital neuralgia. The system has a needle probe having at least one needle. The at least one needle has a proximal end, a distal end, and a needle lumen therebetween, the needle configured for insertion proximate to a location of the occipital nerve. A cooling fluid supply lumen extends distally within the needle lumen to a distal portion of the needle lumen. A cooling fluid source is coupled to the cooling fluid supply lumen to direct cooling fluid flow into the needle lumen. A controller that has at least one processor configured implements an occipital neuralgia treatment algorithm for controlling the cooling fluid source so that liquid from the cooling flow vaporizes within the needle lumen to provide a treatment phase to location of the occipital nerve such that the occipital neuralgia is mitigated. |
| US10016228B2 |
Mixing device with operating element and pressure pump for mixing polymethylmethacrylate bone cement
The invention relates to a mixing device for mixing PMMA bone cement from a monomer liquid and a cement powder, the mixing device comprising at least one cartridge having an evacuable interior for mixing of the bone cement, a mixing device for mixing the content in the interior of the at least one cartridge, which is arranged movably in the interior, a receptacle for receiving a separate container containing the monomer liquid or comprising an integrated container containing the monomer liquid, an opening device, which is arranged in the region of the receptacle in a manner movable relative to the receptacle so that, by moving the opening device, a separate container arranged in the receptacle is openable by means of the opening device, or the opening device is arranged in the region of the integrated container in a manner movable relative to the integrated container so that, by moving the opening device, the integrated container is openable by means of the opening device, a pressure pump, in which a movable plunger for conveying a liquid is arranged and delimits a pump chamber of the pressure pump and a connection line, which connects the interior of the at least one cartridge to the pump chamber of the pressure pump, wherein the mixing device comprises an operating element that is operatable from outside, wherein the plunger in the pressure pump is movable manually by means of the operating element, and wherein the opening device is to be moved relative to the receptacle or relative to the integrated container by means of the same operating element, and the mixing device in the interior of the cartridge is movable by means of the same operating element in order to mix the content in the interior of the cartridge. |
| US10016221B2 |
Expandable rod system to treat scoliosis and method of using the same
Correction of a scoliotic curve in a spine comprises the steps of implanting an expanding rod isolated completely under the skin and attached to selected portions of the scoliotic curve of the spine at opposing ends of the rod; and producing a controlled force by means of expansion of the rod over at an extended time period under external control until a desire spinal curve is obtained. An incremental force is generated to stretch the scoliotic curve of the spine between the selected portions where attachment of the rod is defined. The controlled force is provided steadily for at least one month or alternatively 1-3 months. Multiple rods may be employed each associated with a different scoliotic curve of the spine or a different portion of the scoliotic curve. |
| US10016219B2 |
Functional uterine manipulator
A uterine manipulator operable to detach the uterus and cervix from the vagina. The uterine manipulator includes an umbrella-like tip that creates a secure connection between the uterine manipulator and the uterus and cervix. The uterine manipulator also includes a pneumooccluder that enables rotation of the manipulator shaft while maintaining pneumoperitoneum. The uterine manipulator further includes a cutter that travels in a circle at the junction of the cervix and the vagina, permitting detachment of the uterus and cervix from the top of the vagina. |
| US10016217B2 |
Apparatus and methods to install, support and/or monitor performance of intraosseous devices
Apparatus and methods may be provided to monitor performance of an intraosseous device, including a system comprising an intraosseous device, a sensor contained within a tip of the intraosseous device, a monitor configured to record a signal from the sensor, and an electrical conductor coupled to the sensor and configured to transmit the signal from the sensor to the monitor. The tip of the intraosseous device may be configured to penetrate bone and bone marrow such that the tip is disposed in the bone marrow. In certain embodiments, the tip may also include a side port for delivering fluids into the bone marrow. |
| US10016216B2 |
Surgical protective device for a surgical sealing element and surgical sealing system
The invention relates to a surgical protective device for a surgical sealing element of a surgical sealing system comprising a trocar sleeve, the surgical sealing element having an expandable insertion opening. Said protective device comprises a ring-shaped or substantially ring-shaped main body adapted to be arranged on the trocar sleeve, on a part thereof or on the sealing element and defines a through-opening with a plurality of protective elements arranged in the circumferential direction and extending parallel to or pointing towards a longitudinal axis of the protective device. Each of the protective elements is configured asymmetrically in relation to a plane containing a longitudinal axis defined by the main body. |
| US10016214B2 |
Access system for endoscopic operations
An access system for endoscopic operations includes of a trocar, a cover that is fittable on the trocar and at least one spreading element having a retaining portion and an effector portion, wherein the access system has, between the trocar and the cover in the fitted state, a receiving region for the retaining portion of the at least one spreading element. Furthermore, the access system can include an extraction bag which is expanded by the effector portion of the at least one spreading element. |
| US10016213B2 |
Mantle tube and treatment tool
A mantle tube including a bendable member, which is formed in such a way as to be received in an elongate, annular, cylindrical member, includes two fixed sites that are fixed to the cylindrical member and a bendable site that is interposed between these fixed sites and bendable in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction thereof, an angle adjustment member that is capable of adjusting a bending angle of the bendable site, and an angle holding mechanism that is capable of holding, at any desired bending angle, the bendable site bent by the angle adjustment member. |
| US10016211B2 |
Expandable tip assembly for thrombus management
Systems, methods, and devices for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke that provide immediate blood flow restoration to a vessel occluded by a clot and, after reestablishing blood flow, address the clot itself. Immediate blood flow restoration advantageously can facilitate natural lysis of the clot and also can reduce or obviate the concern for distal embolization due to fragmentation of the clot. Several embodiments of the invention provide for progressive, or modular, treatment based upon the nature of the clot. For example, the progressive treatment can include immediate restoration of blood flow, in-situ clot management, and/or clot removal depending on the particular circumstances of the treatment. The in-situ clot management can include, for example, lysis, maceration, and/or removal. |
| US10016204B2 |
Mill head for a bone mill, the mill head having a floating cutting disc and an alignment feature for positioning the cutting disc so the disc will engage the drive spindle
A mill head for replaceable attachment to a base so as to collectively form a bone mill. The mill head includes shell with: a first opening in which bone stock is introduced into the head; and a second opening through which the bone chips are discharged. A cutting device is mounted in the shell to both rotate and move laterally. Attached to the cutting device are coupling features for engaging a drive spindle able to rotate the cutting device. Also attached to the housing is an alignment feature. The alignment feature engages a complementary alignment feature associated with the drive spindle so as a result of the engagement of the alignment features, the cutting device moves within the shell so that the cutting device coupling features are positioned to engage the drive spindle. |
| US10016202B2 |
Surgical clip applier with articulation section
An instrument for clamping a surgical clip has a handle assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The handle assembly has a trigger and an articulation knob. The shaft assembly has an outer ground tube, a middle articulation tube, and a push/pull tube disposed within the middle articulation tube. The trigger is operable to cause longitudinal translation of the push/pull tube. The outer ground tube and the middle articulation tube present mating angled faces sloped in opposing directions. Rotation of the articulation knob causes rotation of the middle articulation tube. Rotation of the middle articulation tube changes the orientation of the angled faces and thus causes articulation of the middle articulation tube and the push/pull tube. The end effector has a pair of jaws configured to apply a surgical clip to a vessel. Longitudinal translation of the push/pull tube causes closure of the pair of jaws. |
| US10016199B2 |
Polarity of hall magnet to identify cartridge type
A surgical stapling system including a shaft assembly transmits actuation motions from an actuator and an end effector compresses and staples tissue. The end effector comprises a channel; an anvil having a staple forming surface is moveable relative to the channel between open and closed positions; the anvil having a magnet at a distal end; and a staple cartridge removably positionable within the channel. The staple cartridge comprises a body supported for a confronting relationship with the anvil in its closed position; a plurality of staple drivers located within the cartridge body support a staple; a Hall effect sensor located at the distal end of the body; and a microprocessor in communication with the Hall effect sensor. The Hall effect sensor and the microprocessor receive power when the staple cartridge is positioned within the channel, and the system is operable to identify a staple cartridge. |
| US10016198B2 |
Staples for generating and applying compression within a body
Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a force to the bridge of the staple so as to reconfigure the bridge of the staple, the first and second legs are pivoted away from one another toward a parallel disposition. |
| US10016195B2 |
Suture leader
Methods and devices are provided for securing tissue to bone. In general, a suture leader can have leading and trailing ends, and an inner passageway configured to receive a strand of suture therein. More specifically, the trailing end of the leader can be configured to receive the strand of suture therein to form an overlapping region of suture leader and suture. When the suture is positioned in the leader, an outer diameter of the leading end of the leader can be less than an outer diameter of the over lapping region. The leader can have a lower bending stiffness than the suture so that the leader can be more easily folded into a bend. In certain aspects, the suture leader can be formed from a substantially flexible, braided material so that the leader can be configured to contract when a pulling force is applied to the leader. In another embodiment, the suture leader can have a pre-formed crease configured to mate with a threading tool. |
| US10016193B2 |
Multiple-firing crimp device and methods for using and manufacturing same
A multiple-firing crimp device comprises crimps, a shaft, a crimp movement assembly, and a snare. Each crimp has an internal hollow. The shaft has a distal crimping location, an exterior surface, and an interior with the clips stacked therein, the crimps moving therein along a longitudinal axis. The shaft defines a lateral opening proximal to the crimping location and communicates the interior to the environment outside the exterior surface. The crimp movement assembly within the shaft delivers the first crimp to the distal crimping location by moving the first crimp longitudinally from a first proximal position into the distal crimping location and returning to a second proximal position without the first crimp. The snare pulls at least one cord from distal of the first crimp through the first crimp and through a portion of the shaft and out the side of the shaft through the lateral opening. |
| US10016190B2 |
Medical devices and related methods of use
A tissue retractor for attachment to an elongate member of a medical device. The tissue retractor includes a cap having a central longitudinal axis. The cap includes an attachment section adapted to attach to a distal end of the elongate member. The cap further includes a moveable component pivotally attached to the attachment section at one or more pivot points, and an actuator connected to the moveable component to transition the moveable component across the central longitudinal axis from an insertion state to an actuated state. |
| US10016188B2 |
Closure device for sealing percutaneous opening in a vessel
Closure systems, kits and methods for sealing a percutaneous puncture or other opening in a blood vessel wall, body cavity or biopsy tract are disclosed. A closure system can comprise an implant assembly, a delivery assembly, and an introducer sheath. The closure system can further comprise a valve bypass and a dilator. The implant assembly can include an inner member, a sealing membrane, and an outer member, each of which can be delivered by the delivery assembly. The inner member can be extended through the puncture or opening and positioned adjacent an inner tissue surface. The outer member can be positioned adjacent an outer tissue surface. The sealing membrane can have a distal end attached to the inner member, a proximal end including an opening configured to receive the outer member, and a mid-region therebetween. The outer member, when expanded from a delivery configuration to a sealing configuration, can urge the mid-region of the sealing membrane radially outward such that its outer surface can contact and conform to a perimeter edge of the puncture or opening. |
| US10016187B2 |
Articulating surgical instruments and method of deploying the same
A surgical instrument comprises a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism comprises a handle at a proximal end of the surgical instrument. The handle includes a plurality of controls for controlling a movement of the surgical instrument. The steering mechanism also comprises a hub that rotatably mates with the handle and a housing positioned about the hub. The handle, the housing, and the hub communicate with each other to provide at least a first degree of freedom and a second degree of freedom. An articulation region is at a distal end of the surgical instrument. A movement of the steering mechanism handle in one and only one of the first or second degrees of freedom relative to at least one of the housing or the hub translates to a movement of the articulation region in a single plane of motion. |
| US10016181B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and ultrasound three-dimensional image creation method
Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus capable of creating a three-dimensional image that expresses the shading effect due to leakage, absorption or others of light. The apparatus displays a three-dimensional image of an object based on luminance volume data, and includes: a light source information setting unit configured to set light source data indicating a property of a light source that is set in a three-dimensional space; an optical property setting unit configured to set a weight coefficient indicating an optical property of the luminance volume data with respect to the light source; an illuminance calculation unit configured to calculate an illuminance at a position corresponding to a coordinate of the luminance volume data, based on the optical data and the weight coefficient, and to create illuminance volume data based on the calculated illuminance; and a volume rendering unit configured to create the three-dimensional image from the data. |
| US10016167B2 |
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for time lapse image comparison in genetic disorder analysis
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for identifying when a subject is likely to be affected by a medical condition. For example, at least one processor may be configured to receive information reflective of an external soft tissue image of the subject. The processor may also be configured to perform an evaluation of the external soft tissue image information and to generate evaluation result information based, at least in part, on the evaluation. The processor may also be configured to predict a likelihood that the subject is affected by the medical condition based, at least in part, on the evaluation result information. |
| US10016162B1 |
In-ear health monitoring
This document describes techniques for, and systems that enable, in-ear health monitoring. The techniques described herein enable early detection of health conditions (e.g., contagious disease) through use of an in-ear health-monitoring and audio device. These techniques prompt a user, often through the user's smart phone, to listen to audio content through the device, which also takes the user's temperature. Through repetitive use, the techniques are capable of determining a temperature differential for the user, which aids in early detection of a contagious disease or other malady. |
| US10016160B2 |
Wrist band for measuring heart rate of the user
A wristband, an electronics module, and a wrist device are disclosed. The wristband and the electronics module form the modular wrist device. The electronics module, when mounted to the wristband, stiffens a structure of at least a portion of the wrist device in order to enable the wrist device to firmly attach against a wrist of a user and to enable optical heart activity measurement by the electronics module. |
| US10016158B2 |
Rowing force and rowing performance monitoring device
A force measurement device capable of wirelessly transmitting information about strokes produced by a rower rowing a boat. The device itself attaches to an oarlock without requiring any modification to the oarlock, riggers, or boat. One device shall be required per oarlock. The device may be self powered or utilize an energy storage device.The device will transmit the information gathered by the sensors via wireless communications to a smart device in the boat or a nearby location. This smart device will display the information in a manner easily interpreted to the user, store received data and transmit the data. |
| US10016157B2 |
Non-transitory computer-readable, detection method, and detection device
A detection device acquires traveling information and identification information of a driver from a first device installed in a vehicle and acquires a vital sign and the identification information of the driver from a second device that monitors the vital sign. The detection device determines probability of detecting a predetermined event, based on the vital sign in proximity of a certain time, when the predetermined event is detected at the certain time based on the traveling information and outputs a determination result. |
| US10016156B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting blink inhibition as a marker of engagement and perceived stimulus salience
The present systems and methods provide a mechanism to assess viewer behavior, features of stimuli, and the interaction between viewer behavior and stimuli. The systems and methods described herein for quantifying blink response and blink inhibition provide moment-by-moments measurements of viewer engagement by measuring what is or is not engaging enough to warrant viewers' inhibition of blinking. The present disclosure describes measures of visual scanning, eye movements, blink data, and blink timing data to derive a measure of how engaged a person is with what he or she is looking at. Blink-related data as a measure of viewer engagement provides a mechanism for determining the most engaging spatial and temporal aspects of a stimulus. |
| US10016155B2 |
Liquid sample measurement device with removable lancet or biosensor
This liquid sample measurement device is provided with: a lancet mounting part to and from which a lancet device having a skin contact section for puncturing skin can be attached and detached; a sensor mounting part to which a biosensor, which is spotted with blood that comes out from the punctured skin, can be attached; and a measurement part that uses the biosensor attached to the sensor mounting part to measure the amounts of substances in the blood. The liquid sample measurement device includes a feature that makes it necessary to replace a lancet device that has been attached to the lance mounting part and has punctured skin, each time a lancet device is used to puncture skin. |
| US10016152B2 |
Endoscope system, processor device thereof, and method for controlling endoscope system
In a special mode for imaging an oxygen saturation level of blood, an internal body portion is imaged under irradiation with special illumination light. A light amount evaluation section judges based on an obtained image whether or not a reflected light amount of the special illumination light is adequate for calculating the oxygen saturation level. When the reflected light amount is judged to be adequate, a normal image sensor captures an image under irradiation with the special illumination light. When the reflected light amount is judged to be low, a high-sensitivity image sensor is used. In using the high-sensitivity image sensor, a binning process is applied to an image signal in accordance with the reflected light amount of the special illumination light, in order to further sensitize the image signal. |
| US10016149B2 |
Handle device and breath analysis device
A handle component of the present invention into which atmospheric air is inhaled and breath is exhaled in the analysis of breath comprises inhalation holes, an inhalation inlet, an inhalation path, a breath discharge component, and an exhalation path. The inhalation holes are disposed near the tube connected for conducting exhaled breath to an analysis device main body for analyzing this breath, and are holes through which atmospheric air is inhaled into the interior of the handle component. The inhalation inlet is a place where the atmospheric air inhaled from the inhalation holes is sent into the body. The inhalation path is disposed between the inhalation inlet and the inhalation holes. The breath discharge component is a place where breath discharged from the body is taken in. The exhalation path is disposed between the breath discharge component and the tube. |
| US10016147B2 |
Method and system for estimating the specific absorption rate of a tissue region prior to a magnetic resonance imaging scan
A method and system for estimating a specific absorption rate of a tissue region prior to performing a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging scan on the tissue region. The method comprises radiating the tissue region with a plurality of short pulses, wherein the tissue region emits thermoacoustic signals responsive to the short pulses, receiving the thermoacoustic signals by at least one ultrasonic transducer, calculating a temperature rise of the tissue region based on the received thermoacoustic signals, scaling the temperature rise to estimate a temperature rise of the tissue region resulting from an MR imaging scan, and estimating the specific absorption rate of the tissue region based on the estimated temperature rise. |
| US10016142B2 |
Systems and methods for nerve mapping and monitoring
Embodiments can include a nerve mapping and monitoring system that can include a multi-polar stimulation unit, an electrical connector, an instrument having a grid array, where the grid array can comprise a plurality of electrodes, where each of the plurality of electrodes can be configured to be stimulated by the multi-polar stimulation unit, a recording element, where the recording element can be configured to detect a muscle response elicited by the grid array, and a computer, where the computer can be configured to monitor the muscle response elicited by the grid array such that neural structures can be identified and avoided. |
| US10016140B2 |
Automated non-magnetic medical monitor using shape memory actuators
When employing a valve in a medical device in or near a bore of a magnetic resonance (MR) scanner, MR-compatible materials are employed to minimize the susceptibility of the valve to the strong magnetic fields generated by the MR scanner. An MR-compatible actuator comprises a shame memory alloy (SMA) wire or member (12) that is actuated by application of a constant power signal. The constant power signal is supplied by a control circuit (50) that is generated using a power feedback signal derived from measured current and voltage feedback signals. Once the SMA member is actuated, the power signal can be reduced and pulse width modulated to maintain the SMA member in an active state, which in turn maintains the valve in a closed state until the power signal is terminated. |
| US10016137B1 |
System and method for simultaneously detecting phase modulated optical signals
An optical detection method and system are provided. Sample light is delivered into an anatomical structure having a target voxel, whereby a portion of the sample light passing through the target voxel is scattered by the anatomical structure as signal light, and another portion of the sample light not passing through the target voxel is scattered by the anatomical structure as background light that is combined with the signal light to create a sample light pattern. The sample light pattern and the reference light having an M number of different phases are concurrently combined to respectively generate an M number of interference light patterns. The M number of interference light patterns are detected. M pluralities of values representative of spatial components of the respective M number of interference light patterns are generated, and a physiologically-dependent optical parameter of the target voxel is determined based on the M pluralities of values. |
| US10016134B2 |
Portable device and method of communicating medical data information
A portable medical device for communication of medical data information has a medical device part that includes a first processor and first storage means, and means for executing one or more medical related functions, a communication device part comprising a second processor, second storage means, and communication means. The medical device part and the communication device part are connected allowing for exchange of data information according to a predetermined protocol. The exchange of communication may be under the control of the medical device part, but the functionalities of each device part otherwise is separated providing for easy interchangeability of the communication device part or the medical device part. Also disclosed is a method for communication of medical data information. |
| US10016133B2 |
Remotely powered sensor with antenna location independent of sensing site
A system and method for detecting the amount or concentration of an analyte in a medium in living organism. The system may include an analyte sensor module and a transmitter module, which may be separate and distinct components. The analyte sensor module and transmitter module may be at different locations but connected by one or more transmission elements. The analyte sensor may include indicator elements configured to exhibit a detectable property based on the amount or concentration of the analyte in proximity to the indicator elements. The analyte sensor may include sensor elements configured to generate a data signal based on the detectable property exhibited by the indicator elements. The transmission elements may be configured to convey data signals generated by the sensor elements from the analyte sensor module to the transmitter module. The transmitter module may include an antenna. |
| US10016132B2 |
Implantable micro-fluidic device for monitoring of intra-ocular pressure
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the global world. It is a multifactorial disease with several risk factors, of which intraocular pressure (IOP) is the most important. IOP measurements are used for glaucoma diagnosis and patient monitoring. IOP has wide diurnal fluctuation, and is dependent on body posture, so the occasional measurements done by the eye care expert in clinic can be misleading. We provide an implantable sensor, based on microfluidic principles, which in one example has 1 mmHg limit of detection, high sensitivity and excellent reproducibility. This sensor has an optical interface, which enables IOP to be read with, for example, a cell phone camera. The design, fabrication, along with the option of self-monitoring are promising steps toward better patient care and treatment for this devastating disease. |
| US10016131B2 |
Eye tracking system and method to detect the dominant eye
The invention relates to an eye tracking system (10) and a method for operating an eye tracking system (10) for determining if one of a left and a right eye of a user is dominant, wherein at least one image of the left and the right eye of the user is captured (S30), based on the at least one image and according to a predefined accuracy function a left accuracy score for the left eye (S34a) and a right accuracy score for the right eye (S34c) is determined and it is determined if one of the left and the right eye of the user is dominant in dependency of at least the left and the right accuracy score (S36). Thereby user-specific properties relating to his eyes can be provided and considered when performing eye tracking so that the robustness and accuracy of eye tracking can be enhanced. |
| US10016130B2 |
Eye tracker system and methods for detecting eye parameters
An improved eye tracker system and methods for detecting eye parameters including eye movement using a pupil center, pupil diameter (i.e., dilation), blink duration, and blink frequency, which may be used to determine a variety of physiological and psychological conditions. The eye tracker system and methods operates at a ten-fold reduction in power usage as compared to current system and methods. Furthermore, eye tracker system and methods allows for a more optimal use in variable light situations such as in the outdoors and does not require active calibration by the user. |
| US10016129B2 |
Apparatus and method for measuring aberrations of the optical system of a living being
The present invention refers in general to the measurement of aberrations of the optical system of a living being, in particular a human. More specifically, the invention refers to methods and systems for reconstructing a wave front and/or for building a refractive error map. |
| US10016125B2 |
Apparatus for modelling ocular structures
An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronized; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal. |
| US10016124B2 |
Data processing method and OCT apparatus
According to one embodiment, a data processing method is used for processing collected data acquired with respect to each A-line by swept-source OCT using a wavelength sweeping light source having a predetermined wavelength sweeping range. The data processing method detects a reference signal assigned in advance to a clock, the wavenumber of which linearly varies along the time axis, in a predetermined wavelength position within the predetermined wavelength sweeping range. Then, the data processing method sequentially performs sampling of the collected data based on the clock with reference to the predetermined wavelength position where the reference signal detected is assigned. Further, the data processing method forms an image of a corresponding A-line based on the sampled collected data. |
| US10016123B2 |
Method of inserting treatment tool
A method of inserting a treatment tool includes: making a puncture needle project from a first channel of an endoscope and puncturing an upper digestive tract to place a distal end of a needle tube of the puncture needle inside a biliary tract while observing an ultrasound image; inserting a guide wire into the biliary tract via the needle tube and making a distal end of the guide wire extend out from a duodenal papilla into a duodenum; placing a distal end portion of the endoscope in vicinity of the duodenal papilla while keeping the distal end of the guide wire extending out from the duodenal papilla while observing a captured image; pulling the guide wire extending out from the duodenal papilla into a second channel having a raised angle of the treatment tool larger than that of the first channel; and inserting the treatment tool inside the biliary tract via the guide wire. |
| US10016107B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus with a sideways pivoting handle
A surface cleaning apparatus comprises: (a) a cleaning head having a front, a rear, two opposed sides extending between the front and the rear, a bottom and a dirty air inlet; (b) an airflow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet; (c) a suction motor and an air treatment member positioned in the airflow path; (d) an upright section moveably mounted with respect to the cleaning head between a storage position and a rearward in-use position; and, (e) the upright section also pivotally mounted for movement sideways with respect to the cleaning head between a centered position and a sideways position. |
| US10016105B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus
A hand vacuum cleaner comprises a main body and a removably mounted air treatment member. The air treatment member has an air flow passage which comprises a handle for the air treatment member. |
| US10016100B1 |
Portable urinal device
A portable urinal device including a rectangular container and a moveable cone-shaped receptacle. The rectangular container has a moveable lid, a top side, a rear side, an interior front top chamber, an interior rear top chamber, and an interior bottom chamber. A water sprayer is medially located on the moveable lid of the rectangular container and is housed in the interior top front chamber. A water pump operated by an external electrical input is connected to the water sprayer. The moveable cone-shaped receptacle has a funnel and flexible hose. The moveable cone-shaped receptacle is stored in the interior top front chamber, and the flexible hose is attached to the interior bottom chamber. Lastly, each of a drain, drain hose connection and an electrical input device is located on the rear side of the rectangular container. |
| US10016099B2 |
Sheet product dispensers and related methods for protecting a roll of sheet product and reducing waste
A sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product from a roll of sheet product is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes a housing defining an interior space configured to receive the roll of sheet product therein, and a roll support positioned within the interior space and configured to rotatably support the roll of sheet product. The housing includes a dispensing gap in communication with the interior space and configured to allow a tail portion of the roll of sheet product to extend therethrough and out of the interior space, and a drainage gap in communication with the interior space and configured to allow a liquid to drain therethrough and out of the interior space. The drainage gap is spaced apart from the dispensing gap and positioned below the dispensing gap. A related method of protecting a roll of sheet product within a sheet product dispenser also is provided. |
| US10016098B2 |
Personal care articles having multiple zones with compliant personal care compositions
A personal care article is disclosed having a first compliant personal care composition in a first zone and a second compliant personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers. Methods for increasing lather are also disclosed herein. |
| US10016095B2 |
Salad spinner
A salad spinner includes an outer bowl configured to hold an inner basket. The bowl and basket are each configured with a central post supported by a base structure having a pillar and a piston. A helical screw positioned within the pillar engages a drive shaft within the piston in order to rotate the drive shaft as the piston moves upward and downward with respect to the pillar. A spring biases the piston in the upward position to enable reciprocal telescoping movement. |
| US10016094B2 |
Grilling rack
A food grilling rack provides a frame defined by a plurality of connected side walls forming a closed geometric shape. The frame includes a lower corrugated sheet that provides multiple troughs, each trough having a lowest portion. The lower sheet is attached to at least some of the side walls. An upper sheet of material is supported (e.g., removably) above the sheet of corrugated material. There are a plurality of openings in the upper sheet of material, each opening being vertically aligned with a lowest portion of a trough. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pair of flanged members attached to a lower corrugated sheet that provides multiple troughs, each trough having a lowest portion. A sheet with openings slides into the frame aligning the openings with the lowest part of the trough. A food stuffing apparatus provides a receptacle having an interior, an upper end portion with a larger opening and a lower end portion with a smaller opening, and a tapering portion in between the upper and lower end portions. A plunger is provided having a head, a lower end portion with a shaft having a lower pushing surface and a joint that joins the head to the shaft. The pushing surface has a larger diameter portion, the shaft tapering above the pushing surface to a smaller diameter portion above the pushing surface in the upper one half of the plunger. |
| US10016093B2 |
Coffee grinder-dispenser
A coffee grinder includes a support base containing a grinding chamber, the base housing an electric motor coupled to a first shaft, to which a second shaft rotatably coupled but which is axially free, the second shaft rotating a movable grinding wheel; a sleeve, within which the second shaft rotates freely but is axially restrained, and which has a threaded lateral surface cooperating with a threaded portion rigidly coupled to the base, the movable grinding wheel being axially constrained to the sleeve; a fixed grinding wheel facing the movable grinding wheel in the interior of the grinding chamber, the fixed grinding wheel being fixedly coupled to the base frame; and a moving system that translates the sleeve axially. |
| US10016092B2 |
Countertop appliance having detachable base
A countertop appliance having a detachable base with rotatable handles for selectively engaging a pan or cooking surface of the appliance. The rotatable handles of the detachable base are rotatable between a locked position in which the pan is secured to the base preventing separation of the pan from the base and a disengaged position where the pan can be lifted off the base. The rotatable handles can also be rotated into a stored position in which the handles are positioned within the detachable base, whereby the detachable base can be placed within the pan to facilitate storage and reduce overall shipping volume. |
| US10016091B1 |
Toaster grill
An apparatus and associated methodology that is configured in conjunction with a heat source to toast sliced-sandwich bread. The toaster grill has a cooking surface defining an arcuate protuberant rib sized to be pressed into the sliced portion of the bread to contact substantially the entire rib against the inside portion of the bread. The heat source toasts the inside of the sliced bread to mold a toasted arcuate impression inside the bread. An upstanding edge supports the cooking surface so that when the edge contacts the heat source the cooking surface is spaced away from the heat source. |
| US10016089B2 |
Portable apparatus for cooking foods, in particular meat
A portable apparatus for cooking foods, in particular meat, comprising a vertically positioned body (12) having a surface, a bottom and a top. The apparatus comprises a bearing (15) applied to the bottom and arranged for allowing to move the apparatus (10), a grill (29) located at the top and arranged to cook horizontally lying foods and a first cover (25) positioned near the bottom and internally to the body, the first cover designed for supporting solid combustible material. The apparatus further comprises bars (31) horizontally linkable or linked, in use, externally to the surface of the body, near the top of the body, and arranged for vertically suspending, by means of cooking hooks, foods to be cooked, and one or more extractable drawers (23), positioned between the bottom and the first cover (25) and aligned to the bars, and arranged for collecting cooking residues leaving the vertically suspended foods. |
| US10016088B2 |
Cold brew filter basket and brewing apparatus
A cold coffee brewing device is disclosed. A filter basket is provided that can rest at two positions, a first brewing position and a second draining position, the draining position being located above the liquid being brewed to allow the filter basket to drain without further support. The filter basket rests on a first width in the brewing position and on a second width in the draining position. The first and second width can either be formed in to a container for brewing or an adaptor can be provided to create the first and second width on the container. The filter basket has sections that are adapted to rest on the first and second width respectively. |
| US10016087B2 |
Coffee grinder and coffee machine containing a coffee grinder
A method for grinding coffee beans in a coffee machine is described. The method the steps of: arranging a first grinding wheel (55) and a second grinding wheel (57) in a seat (53), the grinding wheels forming a grinding volume there between and rotating one with respect to the other; introducing coffee beans into said grinding volume and grinding the coffee beans by rotating the grinding wheels one with respect to the other. Rotation of the grinding wheels is continued after grinding of the coffee beans, thus removing ground coffee therefrom by centrifugal force. |
| US10016086B2 |
Apparatus, system and method of removing a single serve beverage pod or capsule from a brewer or beverage dispensing machine
An apparatus, system, and method of ejecting or removing a beverage pod or capsule from a brewer or other beverage dispensing machine, utilizes the release of a predetermined quantity of stored energy triggered or commenced by an operator action, to automatically rapidly move an element holding the pod or capsule from a brewing or beverage preparing area in a predetermined manner to eject the pod or capsule, then return the element absent the pod or capsule to the brewing or beverage preparing area by a suitable action, thereby eliminating variances in the disposal resulting from inconsistent operator action, and the cost and complexity of motor driven apparatus for performing the disposal and/or return actions. |
| US10016085B2 |
Pressure cooker
A pressure cooker comprises a handle, a body, an outer lid being pivotally mounted on the body, an inner vessel with flange extending radially, an inner lid that is configured to cover the inner vessel, a rotatable rim protrusions that selectively engages with the flange of the inner vessel. The pressure cooker that utilizes an one-hand opening and locking mechanism that simultaneously locks the outer lid with the main body and locks the inner lid with the inner vessel. The locking of the outer lid is achieved by a clasp assembly, whose position is controlled by the handle. The locking of the outer lid is achieved by the pairing of the flange and the rim protrusions, whose position is also controlled by the handle. The pressure cooker also comprises a pressure rod that changes its level based on the pressure of the inner vessel. |
| US10016082B1 |
Garment removal apparatus and method
A garment removal apparatus and method of using the apparatus to remove a garment from the upper body. The garment removal apparatus may include one or more cables and one or more clips attached depending from an attachment mechanism. With one or more clips secured to the upper body garment, the user moves away from attachment mechanism and may progressively remove the garment from the user. |
| US10016077B1 |
Bracket for wall mounting
Method and apparatus for a semi-circular bracket for holding plants or the like having a plurality of receptacles for receiving the stems of a plurality of radially extending arms or the like wherein the plant bracket has a base with planar portions thereon for use in mounting the bracket either on a wall or about a central pole by using a separate mounting plate. The semi-circular bracket has a plurality of receptacles therein configured for use with set screws to hold the ends of the arms in the receptacle so that the limbs cannot fall out of the receptacles. |
| US10016071B2 |
Product merchandising systems and methods
A product merchandising system includes a housing having a top surface, two side surfaces spaced apart from one another defining a width-direction of the housing, and a front surface and rear surface spaced apart from one another defining a depth-direction of the housing. The system includes a product support system configured to support rows of products along a width of the housing, each row disposed at a position along the depth of the housing, the first row being towards the front surface of the housing. A cooling system includes a cooling system including a cooling heat exchanger generating an airflow, a deflector configured to direct the airflow through the cooling heat exchanger and towards a bottom of the housing, and a nozzle below the deflector and configured to direct the airflow towards a bottom of the housing through an outlet aperture and between a first two rows of products. |
| US10016066B2 |
Infant stabilizing and immobilization apparatus
An immobilization apparatus that includes a base configured to support an infant laying the supine position; one or more straps affixed to the base; a locking mechanism for connecting the one or more straps across an infant's torso; and a fastener means for connecting strap segments to releasably secure an infant's extremities. |
| US10016064B2 |
Bedding products having flexible gel panels
A bedding product, such as a mattress, mattress topper, or pillow, includes a flexible gel panel having a gel layer with a top surface and a bottom surface, a flexible top layer overlying the top surface of the gel layer, and a flexible bottom layer overlying the bottom surface of the gel layer. The bedding product has a major surface and the flexible gel panel is integrated into the bedding product so that the flexible top layer of the flexible gel panel is juxtaposed with the major surface of the bedding product. The flexible gel panel removes body heat during use. |
| US10016062B2 |
Dual-purpose pole chair
A dual-purpose pole chair and torso support apparatus including a seat portion, a rectangular base plate having four feet, and an elongated pole extending from the seat portion having a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end. The seat portion is connected to the proximal end of the pole, while the rectangular base plate is connected to the distal end of the pole. Both the seat portion and the rectangular base plate are connected to the pole via a quick release fastener system. |
| US10016060B2 |
Load support structure
A body support structure includes a frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The membrane includes elastomeric filaments. The membrane has a first region with a first stiffness and a second region with a second stiffness. The second stiffness is greater than the first stiffness. The membrane may form a part of a seat or a backrest. |
| US10016059B2 |
Flexible substrate assembly and associated furniture using the same
A novel, flexible substrate assembly including a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member. A chair assembly including a seat member, a back support member with an optional headrest, an optional left arm, an optional right arm, a floor-engaging base member which may form part of a frame assembly, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side, and a novel, flexible substrate assembly, wherein the novel flexible substrate assembly comprises a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member. |
| US10016051B2 |
Tool retaining apparatus
A retaining apparatus includes a body having retainers for securing a plurality of tools thereto. A first and second hanger each has a first and second end. The hanger first ends each include an attachment member securable to a wearer. The hanger second ends each are secured to the body. The first hanger is spaced from the second hanger along a longitudinal extent of the body. A leg strap is secured to the body, and the leg strap includes a fastening device to allow the leg strap to be opened and closed and secured around the thigh of a wearer. |
| US10016045B1 |
Foldaway mirror
A foldaway mirror assembly has a support; an arm pivotally connected to the support, a mirror member pivotally connected to the arm, the arm having two portions that are rotatably connected so that the mirror member can be rotated and pivoted, first and second pivot connections connecting the respective support and mirror members to the arm and each comprising a click-stop mechanism for establishing a plurality of firm but movable pivot positions for the arm on the support and for the mirror member on the arm, a non-magnifying mirror on one side of the mirror member, a magnifying mirror on an opposite side of the mirror member, at least one light source mounted to the mirror member for illuminating the mirrors and a power supply in the support and electrically connected to the light source for powering the light source. |
| US10016037B2 |
Protective case for a credit card or similar
A protective case for a credit card has the shape of a flat envelope and forms two parallel walls between which a space is formed, intended for accommodating the card to be protected. The protective case includes at least two parts. Each part forms one of the two parallel walls, and one of the at least two parts is mounted sliding in the other, and is shaped to accommodate and hold the card. There is a housing into which a card can slide. The housing includes laterally a reversible means for holding the card, in order to secure same, and has an opening by which the card can be extracted by sliding, after sliding the part containing the card. |
| US10016034B2 |
Luggage
A luggage having a case assembly, a buffer module, a pull rod module, and a plurality of wheel sets is provided. The case assembly has a first case body, a second case body, and a hold space, the second case body is correspondingly disposed to the first case body, and the hold space is defined by the first case body and the second case body. The buffer module is disposed in the hold space. The pull rod module is telescopically disposed on the second case body. The plurality of wheel sets are disposed on a concave portion of the first case body and the second case body separately. The first case body can be combined with the second case body by a pivot structure, so the first case body can pivot along the long side of the case assembly to achieve the open and close process. |
| US10016033B2 |
Adjustable canopy umbrella with auditory pin locking and centering system
An arthritic-aiding pin-centering-and-guiding auditorily-snap-locking umbrella comprising: a canopy having tension-adjusting oval openings, a pole having a fixed hub and a movable hub, tension-adjusting rods, rod-locking screws respectively screwed through the tension-adjusting oval openings and into the tension-adjusting rod, three pulleys respectively screwed to the fixed hub and the movable hub, a pulley cord threaded on the three pulleys and attached to the movable hub, a cord hook, two gear cams attached to the movable hub, a cord blocker attached to the two gear cams, at least one pin opening drilled through the pole, an arthritic-aiding grip ring attached to the cord hook, a locking pin attached to the arthritic-aiding grip ring, a recess molded on the locking pin, at least one pin-centering-and-guiding plug and tube having built-in auditorily-snap-locking leaf springs and leaf-spring towers inserted into the pole and aligned with the at least one pin opening, and a tower-locking screw screwed between the leaf-spring towers for locking the plug inside the pole. |
| US10016032B1 |
Handy cane walking cane with integrated grasper tool
A lightweight, stable walking cane that contains an integrated grasper tool to extend a user's reach to pick up objects. The cane contains two configurations, a closed walking cane configuration for stability and balance, and an unlocked configuration with an open grasper tool for grasping objects. |
| US10016028B2 |
Substantially annular-shaped accessory
A substantially annular-shaped accessory includes multiple arc-shaped structural elements that form a C-shaped annulus (major arc-shaped annulus) and a core. The core has a structure formed into a C-shaped annular-shaped accessory having an end gap of expandable/contractible width. One end of the core having a C-shaped member and an elastic body are fasten to a locking projection inside the arc-shaped structural element constituting one end section. Another end of the core is fasten to the locking projection inside the arc-shaped structural element constituting another end section. |
| US10016027B2 |
Article with slide fastener and method for producing article with slide fastener
There is provided an article with a slide fastener affixed thereto. Each of a pair of element members has a plurality of single elements made of a synthetic resin and fixedly integrated and connected to at least one flexible connecting string-shaped member at an equal interval. A slider is formed with an element guide path between upper and lower blades. A fastener-attached member forms an opening and closing part of the article. The pair of element members are directly sewn to a first surface of the fastener-attached member by sewing threads. The element members and the fastener-attached member are inserted into the element guide path of the slider. |
| US10016026B2 |
Slide fastener and method for manufacturing slide fastener
There is provided a slide fastener. A pair of fastener element rows are respectively sewn to opposing tape side edge portions of a pair of fastener tapes with sewing threads. Each of the fastener element rows has a plurality of fastener elements. A slider is configured to engage and disengage the pair of fastener element rows. The pair of fastener tapes and the pair of fastener element rows are colored in different colors. The slide fastener is used such that the fastener element rows are at a back side. A width dimension of a gap between the pair of fastener tapes is set to be 10 to 25% of a width dimension of the pair of fastener element rows that are engaged with each other. The color of the fastener element rows is visible through the gap from a front side of the slide fastener. |
| US10016025B1 |
Zipper head assembly structure and pin-shaped assembly thereof
A zipper head assembly structure includes a pin-shaped assembly. The pin-shaped assembly includes a first pin element and a second pin element. The first pin element includes a first body, a first flange portion, a first mating portion, and a first front portion. The second pin element includes a second body, a second flange portion, a second mating portion, and a second front portion. The first flange portion is projected outwardly from a first left wall of the first body and adjacent to a rear side of the first body. The second flange portion is projected outwardly from a second right wall of the second body and adjacent to a rear side of the second body. The first pin element and the second pin element are detachably connected to each other by matching the first mating portion and the second mating portion. |
| US10016024B2 |
Current, temperature or electromagnetic actuated fasteners
A method of bonding or debonding objects includes providing a first object including a first substrate with moveable features thereon which provide an actuated and a non-actuated state having different protrusion from the first substrate or a different curvature. A second object has an array of loops thereon. The moveable features while in one of the actuated state and non-actuated state are positioned, sized and shaped to fit within the loops. The moveable features include or are mechanically coupled to a material which responds to application of an actuating condition including electrical current, temperature, or an electromagnetic field by changing between the actuated state and the non-actuated state. Electrical current, temperature, or an electromagnetic field is automatically applied or changed to trigger a state change between the actuated state and non-actuated state that results in a bonding event or a debonding event between the first object and the second object. |
| US10016021B2 |
Releasable interlocking fastening device for attaching adjacent parts
A releasable interlocking device includes a pair of interactive plates, for fastening to apparel utilizing a system of two interactive pistes which when slid together diagonally utilizes the thickness of the apparel and, stud of a male plate to engage through a single angled flexible vane or lip to snap fit and lock over a solid edge of a female plate without damage to the aforesaid apparel. |
| US10016019B2 |
Storage device for shoelace
In one embodiment, a storage device encloses the laces of footwear. The storage device comprises a lower member, an upper member, and a joint that permits articulated motion between the lower member and the upper member in a first direction along the longitudinal axis of the storage device. The upper member comprises an enclosure with an inner cavity that receives the laces therein. In one example, the outer member comprises a pair of closure members that articulate in a second direction toward the longitudinal axis. |
| US10016015B2 |
Footwear soles with computer controlled configurable structures
A sole for a shoe or other footwear. The sole includes at least two structures, each structure being configurable, and wherein at least a part of each of said at least two structures is located in a single frontal plane cross-section of the sole when the sole is upright and in an unloaded condition. The sole also includes at least one electronic control system that controls a configuration of each said at least two structures. Optionally, the at least two structures and/or the at least one electronic control system are located in a midsole section of said sole. |
| US10016014B2 |
Article of footwear and sole structure with sensory node elements disposed along sole perimeter
An article of footwear including a sole structure attached to an upper defining an internal void configured to receive a foot of a wearer is described. The sole structure includes a sole body portion having a plurality of sensory node elements located in apertures in the sole body portion. The sensory node elements have a bottom surface configured to contact the ground and move vertically within the apertures. The movement of sensory node element pushes a top surface of the sensory node element attached to a portion of the upper against the foot of the wearer. The sensory node element provides sensory feedback to the foot of the wearer about the condition of the ground. The sensory node elements are arranged along perimeter edges of the sole structure to provide sensory feedback along the peripheral boundaries of the foot of the wearer. |
| US10016012B2 |
Article of footwear including full length composite plate
A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility. |
| US10016008B2 |
Headgear for protective headwear
In one aspect, a headgear for engaging and supporting protective headwear is provided. The headgear includes a first side member positioned on a first side of the headgear, a second side member positioned on a second side of the headgear, a forehead strap extending between the first and second side members and positioned on a front half of the headgear, and an occipital strap having a first end, a second end and a body between the first and second ends. The first end is pivotally coupled to one of the first side member and the second side member on the front half of the headgear and the body extends rearward and downward from the first end toward the second end to a position on a rear half of the headgear. A tightening member is coupled to the occipital strap near the second end on the rear half of the headgear. |
| US10016006B2 |
Protective headgear and shoulder pad apparatus and methods
The invention includes a protective headpiece and components thereof and methods for their use. Preferred examples comprise a helmet component, a plurality of piers joining said helmet component to a shoulder pad component and an inner hat component permitting the wearer the ability to move the head from side to side and/or up and down within the helmet component without moving the helmet component. The helmet component may comprise a plurality of fluid-filled floating plates or floats on the inner surface thereof to cushion the head against impact during activities including, for example, football, race car driving, military activities and the like. |
| US10016002B2 |
Garments having evacuation harnesses and methods of using the same
Garments having an evacuation harness that are intended for connection to each other, with each garment having an outer wear unit including at least a torso portion and an evacuation harness that includes a torso strap system connected to the outer wear unit. The garments may include an outer wear pant having a leg strap system. Garments that are similar to each other conveniently may be used in a rescue garment system. Also disclosed are methods of connecting an individual to be rescued to one or more rescuers wearing similar garments. |
| US10016001B2 |
Breathable garment and method of use
A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking. The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body. |
| US10015994B2 |
Electronic smoking device with flavor carrying units
An electronic smoking device (1) includes a mouthpiece (2), a heating element (4) and a body portion (5) which contains a liquid reservoir (6). The heating element (4) is adapted to vaporize liquid (7) supplied from the reservoir (6) to generate an aerosol. A flow path (8) extends from the heating element (4) to the mouthpiece (2). Flavor carrying units (9, 10) are permeable to the vaporized liquid (7) and carry flavored material (11, 12). The flavored material is selectively and individually exposed to the flow path 8 creating a flavored aerosol. |
| US10015992B2 |
Atomizer and electronic cigarette
An atomizer being combined with a power supply to form an electronic cigarette is disclosed. The atomizer comprises: a housing with a first end and a second end; a mouthpiece, connected to the first end of the housing, wherein the second end is connected to the power supply; a reservoir, formed in the housing and configured to contain tobacco liquid; and an atomizing element, configured to atomize the tobacco liquid to form aerosol; wherein an injecting hole and a vent hole are formed on the first end of the housing, the injecting hole and the vent hole are in communication with the reservoir, the atomizer further comprises a cover formed on the first end of the housing, and the cover is configured for exposing or covering the injecting hole and the vent hole. It is more conveniently to inject tobacco liquid for users. |
| US10015981B2 |
Industrial batter and breading machine
An apparatus applies a food coating to a food product. The apparatus includes a hopper for storing the food coating and a food coating applicator for applying the food coating from the hopper onto the food product. The apparatus also includes a basin for catching unused food coating and a return conveyor for moving unused food coating from the basin to the breading hopper. |
| US10015980B2 |
Methods and formulations promoting tissue/organ regeneration, longevity and healthspan
A method includes a step of identifying a subject in need of diet modification; and administering a first diet to the subject for a first time period. The first diet provides 4.5 to 7 kilocalories per pound of subject for a first day and 3 to 5 kilocalories per pound of subject per day for a second to fifth day of the first diet. The first diet includes less than 30 g of sugar on the first day; less than 20 g of sugar on the second to fifth days; less than 28 g of proteins on the first day; less than 18 g of proteins on days the second to fifth days; 20 to 30 grams of monounsaturated fats on the first day; 10 to 15 grams of monounsaturated fats on the second to fifth days; and between 6 and 10 grams of polyunsaturated fats on the first day. |
| US10015977B2 |
Stackable low-fat snack chips
Stackable, farinaceous based low-fat snack chips are produced from a thin chain link strip of dough blanks by baking the strip in an oven with the strip blanks supported and carried by a lower mold assembly. Alternatively, the strip may be partially baked and then fried with the strip blanks sandwiched between upper and lower molds to produce reduced fat stackable snack chips. |
| US10015976B2 |
Ice cream machine
The invention describes a machine for making ice-cream which comprises a holding tank and a cooling and/or heating circuit for a liquid or semi-liquid foodstuff to be treated, a detection apparatus capable of detecting a characteristic parameter of this product, and a control unit capable of recognizing the product starting from this parameter, and for setting operating parameters for the machine on the basis of the product recognized. |
| US10015974B2 |
Processing line and method for inspecting poultry carcasses and/or viscera packages
Method and processing line for inspecting a poultry carcass and/or a viscera package taken out from the poultry carcass. The poultry carcass and/or viscera package may be suspended from a poultry carrier and a viscera carrier that move in the processing line. The inspection may be carried out by an inspector selecting a particular poultry carcass and/or viscera package as to be rejected. A selection device can be operated to select the poultry carcass and/or viscera package suspended from the carrier to be rejected. |
| US10015972B2 |
Breadmaking yeast strains which are effective on non-sweetened or slightly sweetened doughs
The present invention relates to novel breadmaking yeast strains which are effective on non-sweetened and/or slightly sweetened products. It also relates to the yeasts obtained by a multiplication of the strains and also to the use thereof for the production of baked bakery products. The strains of the invention, selected after mutation in particular of a reference strain, are capable of multiplying according to a process that is slower than that of the reference strain, while exhibiting improved properties, in particular a fermentative capacity, compared with those of the reference strain. |
| US10015971B2 |
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. |
| US10015969B2 |
Method for the removal and control of arthropod infestation in interior dwellings
There is provided a method for the removal and control of arthropod infestation comprising the cleaning of surfaces and objects within an interior dwelling space using a high efficiency water extraction device, utilizing water that is heated to a temperature sufficient to kill the pest, and to which is added a cleaning agent comprising a surfactant that imparts a surface tension of between about 15 and about 30 dynes/cm, (a “super wetting agent”); in combination with application of an effective arthropod control composition to surfaces and objects within the interior dwelling spaces, the arthropod control composition comprising an arthropod control agent and a surfactant that imparts a surface tension of below about 30 dynes/cm. |
| US10015968B2 |
Method for controlling arthropod pests
A method for controlling arthropod pests includes: step a): a step of forming furrows in the soil; step b): a step of placing, in the furrows formed in the previous step, seeds retaining one or more neonicotinoid compounds selected from group I, on the surface or in the interior, and a step of applying an aqueous dispersion or an aqueous solution containing one or more neonicotinoid compounds selected from group I to the furrows formed in the previous step; and step c): a step of covering the furrows. In step b above group I is a group selected from clothianidin, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, and thiacloprid. |
| US10015966B2 |
Fungicidal pyrazole mixtures
Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1 is F, Cl or Br; R2 is H or F; and R3 is Cl or Br; and (b) at least one fungicidal compound selected from (b1) through (b13) as disclosed herein. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed are process intermediate compounds useful for preparing compounds of Formula 1. |
| US10015963B2 |
Microemulsions of lipidated glycines and phenoxy ethanol for preservation of personal care products
Optically isotropic, thermodynamically and chemically stable microemulsions of antimicrobials comprising of mixtures of N-undecylenoyl glycine, N-capryloyl glycine and 2-phenoxy ethanol for preservation of personal care products are described herein. They offer a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity by inhibiting the growth of bacteria as well as fungi that can otherwise flourish in personal care products rendering them unsuitable for the use. The personal care products that can be preserved by these microemulsions of antimicrobials are, gels, serums, solutions, lotions, creams, emulsions, wet wipes and the like, containing water in varying amount. |
| US10015962B2 |
Insect attractant formulations and insect control
An insect control formulation including methyl eugenol, cue lure and a biodegradable wax carrier is a surprisingly effective attractant for Oriental fruit flies (Bactrocera dorsalis) and Melon flies (Bactrocera cucurbitae). Formulation embodiments that include at least one insect toxicant are surprisingly effective for use in fruit fly MAT attract and kill systems, and are suitable for on-crop or off-crop uses. Formulation embodiments can be provided as aqueous emulsions having viscosities appropriate for use in aerial or backpack spray applications or for delivery using caulk gun-type or grease pump-type devices. Other formulation embodiments can be provided as solid blocks, granules or powders. |
| US10015960B2 |
Polyamide and polyimide sticker adjuvants
A sticker adjuvant that may be used in agrochemical compositions is disclosed. The sticker adjuvant is a polyether amide or a polyether imide formed by the reaction of a polyether polyamine with a polyfunctional monomer. The polyfunctional monomer may be a polyacid, a di-functional acyl halide, an acid anhydride, a poly(acid anhydride) and a mixture thereof. |
| US10015958B2 |
Method of freezing making use of a mineral nucleator
The present invention relates to a method for freezing a water-containing quantity of a biological entity or a formulation in a vessel using a mineral nucleator, to the use of the mineral as a nucleator and to a vessel with the mineral in or on the whole or part of a surface thereof. |
| US10015952B2 |
System and method for monitoring eggs during incubation
An incubation tray is disclosed, including an enclosure with a plurality of egg placements for carrying eggs for incubation within an egg incubator. The incubation tray includes a tester unit including plurality of inspection modules in the enclosure associated with the plurality of egg placements. The inspection modules, each includes radiation emitter(s) and sensor(s), and are configured and operable for respectively inspecting the plurality of eggs located in the egg placements, by irradiating the eggs with radiation from a lateral side of the eggs and measuring a radiation response coming in response to the irradiation from a lateral side of the eggs, giving rise to measured data indicative of conditions of the eggs. The measured data may be processed to determine dynamic and static parameters of the radiation response from which a physiological development stage, and growth of the embryos within the eggs can be estimated. |
| US10015951B2 |
Pet treat holder and safety device
A pet treat holding device may comprise a head and a plurality of opposable arms. The plurality of opposable arms may be articulably attached to the head and movable between a first position and a second position. The arms may define a cavity configured to receive an end of an elongated treat such as a bully stick. The device may comprise a twist ring that threadedly engages the opposable arms and operates to secure the arms of the device around the inserted end of the elongated treat. |
| US10015946B1 |
Soybean variety 5PEMQ75
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PEMQ75 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PEMQ75, cells from soybean variety 5PEMQ75, plants of soybean 5PEMQ75, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PEMQ75. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PEMQ75 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PEMQ75, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PEMQ75, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PEMQ75. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PEMQ75 are further provided. |
| US10015945B1 |
Soybean variety XBP52006SR
A novel soybean variety, designated XBP52006SR is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP52006SR, cells from soybean variety XBP52006SR, plants of soybean XBP52006SR, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP52006SR. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP52006SR with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP52006SR, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP52006SR, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP52006SR. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP52006SR are further provided. |
| US10015941B2 |
Hydroponic cultivation system
A plant cultivation system includes a first floor including a first area having an area provided with a first plant cultivation shelf, an area provided with a second plant cultivation shelf, and an area between the first plant cultivation shelf and the second plant cultivation shelf, the first floor having no air vent holes; a second floor including a second area differing from the first area, the second floor having air vent holes; and an air-conditioning unit configured to circulate air from a ceiling having air supply holes to the air vent holes in the second floor. |
| US10015940B2 |
System and method for solar greenhouse aquaponics and black soldier fly composter and auto fish feeder
A system, method, and computer program product for an aquaponics, and greenhouse system, includes a solar greenhouse with north, east and west sides insulted and with glazing on a south side angled to maximize winter sunlight, and housing a fish tank with grow beds, and a hard filter filtering water from the fish tank coupled thereto, and including a stilling well inside of a solids collection chamber receiving water from a hard filter geyser pump, and with filter media sections of varying coarseness for providing mechanical filtration therearound, including coarser and finer media section from a bottom to a top of the solids collection chamber, a with air stones on top, and with aquatic plants including algae, and/or Duckweed, providing biological filtration growing on a water surface thereabove. A sponge filter receives overflow water from the aquatic plants and with an output thereof provided to the fish tank. |
| US10015935B2 |
Method of reducing nitrate content in a plant
The present invention provides a method of reducing nitrate content in a plant by supplementing Rhodopseudomonas palustris DSM 29314 with a hydroponic nutrient solution, wherein the plant can grow in the hydroponic nutrient solution. The bacteria can effectively reduce 50% to 88% of the nitrate content in the plant, and only requires half concentration of the hydroponic nutrient solution than usual to enhance the fresh and dry weight of the plant up to 17% to 44%. It can effectively reduce cost, increase income and provide safe crops. |
| US10015931B2 |
Production of electricity from plants
Methods and articles are provided for generating electricity from carbon-based photosynthate produced by a plant. The methods include providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2, harvesting a carbon-based photosynthate from the plant, processing the carbon-based photosynthate to produce energy, and converting at least some of the energy into electricity. An apparatus for converting the carbon-based photosynthate into CO2 and heat, and an apparatus for converting the heat of combustion into electricity is also provided. An apparatus is also disclosed for providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2. |
| US10015930B2 |
Positioning and safety apparatus suitable for control of concave suspension in a combine harvester
An apparatus that controls the position of a component of a mechanical system, such as an adjustable concave in a combine harvester, while at the same time exhibiting a safety function that is reversible without requiring a long downtime of the combine. The apparatus includes a control part and an auxiliary part, both pivotable about the same axis, and a force transmission part to maintain these two parts in an assembled state by a spring force, as long as the component is subjected to forces below a given limit. When the forces exceed the limit, the auxiliary part and the control part are configured to become separated in such a manner that they can be reassembled by the intervention of an actuator. The safety function of the apparatus resembles the operation of a shear bolt. |
| US10015924B2 |
Agricultural implement
A disk harrow having a carriage frame and diverging forward and rear secondary frames extending laterally with respect to a travel direction. Gangs of disk blades are connected to and supported by the secondary frames. A portion of the outermost portion of the forward secondary frame is articulated relative to the remainder of the frames and has a ground support wheel allowing its height to be independently controlled relative to the remainder of the secondary frames. |
| US10015923B2 |
Linkage control system on a vehicle
A vehicle having a linkage for attaching an implement including a control system for controlling a draft mode of operation in which the linkage is automatically raised and lowered depending on a draft force detected by the vehicle and a lifting cylinder, and when the vehicle travels at low speeds, or is driven in reverse or is stationary, the control system automatically sets the detected draft force to zero and the draft control mode of operation is maintained. |
| US10015921B2 |
Vertical tillage system
A vertical tilling implement to be pulled behind and agricultural vehicle having a number of gangs of fluted-concave disc blades, rolling baskets, and wheels connected to a main frame. As the vertical tilling implement is pulled, the fluted-concave disc blades move the soil in a direction lateral to the side of the blades as well as up. Meanwhile, the rolling bars aid in leveling the seedbed and crushing the remaining large pieces of soil. The vertical tilling implement reduces the amount of subsoil compaction and cuts through heavy residue making it ideal for use in the fall or in the spring. |
| US10021820B2 |
Apparatus for disassembling electronic component from circuit board
An apparatus for disassembling an electronic component from a circuit board includes a base, a controller, a positioning assembly, and a heating and suction assembly. The controller is fixed to the base. The positioning assembly is arranged on the base and coupled to the controller. The positioning assembly is configured to be controlled by the controller to position the circuit board at a first predetermined position. The heating and suction assembly is movably arranged on the base and coupled to the controller. The heating and suction assembly is moved to a second predetermined position to heat the electronic component and moved to a third predetermined position to attract and hold the heated electronic component by suction, whereby the electronic component is disassembled from the circuit board. |
| US10021819B2 |
Printed board working apparatus
A printed board working apparatus includes a transport device which transports a printed board in a horizontal direction, and a moving member which moves in a horizontal direction above the transport device. The printed board working apparatus includes a plurality of component attaching portions which are aligned in the installation direction and move together with the moving member. The printed board working apparatus also includes at least one working head which performs work on the printed board held by the transport device. The working head is attached to at least one component attaching portion out of the plurality of component attaching portions, and can change a position relative to the moving member in the installation direction. A region where the working head cannot perform work as the number of working heads increases is reduced. |
| US10021816B2 |
Power converter arrangement and method for producing a power converter arrangement
A three-dimensional arrangement for a power converter device, e.g., an inverter or a rectifier, is provided. The switching elements, activation electronics, the load connections of the power converter device are arranged on a carrier device in such a way that defines especially short conduction paths. The components of the power converter device (e.g., all required components), such as switching elements, control electronics, and load connections, are arranged on a common carrier device. The carrier device is simultaneously used as a cooling device for the entire switching device. The power converter device may thereby achieve particularly efficient performance. |
| US10021810B2 |
Ventilating system for an electrical equipment cabinet and associated methods
Exemplary embodiments of a ventilating system for regulating a property of an electrical equipment cabinet are provided, generally including a duct configured and dimensioned to be mounted with respect to the electrical equipment cabinet. The exemplary ventilating system generally includes a damper mounted with respect to the duct and a sensor mounted with respect to at least one of the electrical equipment cabinet and the duct. The sensor is generally effective to generate signals related to the property. Exemplary methods for regulating a property of an electrical equipment cabinet with a ventilating system are provided, generally including throttling the damper based at least in part upon a sensed property to maintain a substantially zero pressure or temperature environment in the electrical equipment cabinet. |
| US10021807B2 |
Media enclosures and related assemblies and systems
A structured media enclosure door assembly includes a base, a door and a support plate. The base includes a frame that is configured to mount directly to a wall. The door includes a frame and a front panel held by the door frame. The door frame is coupled to the base frame. The support plate has first and second opposite surfaces. The support plate is configured to be selectively coupled to the door frame in: (i) a first position with the support plate first surface facing the front panel and the support plate spaced apart from the front panel a first distance; and (ii) a second position with the support plate second surface facing the front panel and the support plate spaced apart from the front panel a second distance that is less than the first distance. |
| US10021806B2 |
System and method for flexible storage and networking provisioning in large scalable processor installations
A system and method for provisioning within a system design to allow the storage and IO resources to scale with compute resources are provided. |
| US10021805B2 |
Rack sidecar for additional IT equipment and cable management
A structure of a server rack and sidecar combination. The structure may include; a server rack having an opening and a server door on a front side of the server rack; a sidecar mounted to a side of the server rack, the sidecar has an access area on a front side of the sidecar, wherein the server rack opening and the access area are accessible form a common side; an adapter mounted to the accessible common side, wherein the adapter does not restrict access to the server rack opening and the access area, the adapter has at least three vertical sides; and a cable management bar located within the at least three vertical sides. |
| US10021804B1 |
Electronic equipment cabinet
Enclosures for electronic equipment with improved cable routing, cooling, and labeling. The enclosures can include improved and additional pass-throughs to enable more direct cable routing when compared to convention rack systems. The enclosures can also comprise increased depth to facilitate cable routing and cooling. The enclosures can also include vented front doors to enable the enclosures to be installed in conventional server rooms and to utilize existing cooling systems. In some examples, the enclosures can include top and side pass-throughs to enable shorter cables to connect components in multiple enclosures. The enclosures can include dedicated ground bars to provide improved grounding and reduced electronic noise. |
| US10021796B2 |
Electronic control unit having rivet fixture
An electronic control unit according to the present invention includes an electronic control element which includes a printed circuit board that electrically controls respective components of a vehicle, and a heat radiating portion that is provided at one side of the printed circuit board, a housing which accommodates the electronic control element, a connector which connects the electronic control element and the vehicle, a sealing unit which seals a connecting portion between the electronic control element and the connector, and a fixing bracket, and further includes a rivet fastening means in order to fastened the housing and the fixing bracket. |
| US10021795B2 |
Supporting device and display apparatus
A supporting device includes a modular joint assembly, two fixing members respectively installed on two opposite ends of the modular joint assembly, and a resilient sheet fixed on the outer surface of the modular joint assembly and the fixing members. The modular joint assembly includes a plurality of joints buckled in sequence. Each joint has an arced track groove recessed on a side surface thereof and a buckling portion extended from an opposite side surface thereof. An imaginary datum line is defined by connecting a center of circle of each track groove and is located at one side of the resilient sheet away from the modular joint assembly. When any two buckled joints are rotated with respect to each other, the resilient sheet is compressed and a length of the imaginary datum line is unchanged. |
| US10021794B2 |
Display device
Disclosed is a display device for realizing a transparent image. The display device includes a display panel, a source printed circuit board (PCB) on which a signal line is mounted, a control PCB on which a timing controller is mounted, and a circuit film connected to the display panel at one side of the circuit film and connected to the source PCB at another side. The source PCB and the control PCB are disposed to overlap each other. |
| US10021793B2 |
Head-up display and operation of opening cover thereof
A head-up display includes a transmission mechanism, a first cover, a second cover and a driver. The first cover is connected to the transmission mechanism and slidable with respect to the transmission mechanism. The second cover is separably connected to the first cover. The driver is configured to drive the transmission mechanism to operate. Wherein during a first state to a second state of the head-up display, the first cover and the second cover are connected to each other and move together in an opening direction; during the second state to a third state of the head-up display, the first cover is separated from the second cover. |
| US10021791B2 |
Multilayer wiring substrate
In one embodiment of the present invention, a multilayer wiring substrate includes: a first wiring substrate having a first core member made of metal with cavities therein; a second wiring substrate having a second core member made of metal; and a bonding layer between the first wiring substrate and the second wiring substrate to bond a top surface of the first wiring substrate to a bottom surface of the second wiring substrate, the bonding layer having a patterned conductive layer. |
| US10021790B2 |
Module with internal wire fence shielding
A module includes a PCB including a substrate, a component pad and at least one wire pad, an SMT component mounted to a component pad, a wire fence, a mold compound and a top conductive layer. Each wire pad is connected to ground by a corresponding via extending through the substrate, and the wire fence includes wire loops connected to each wire pad. The mold compound is disposed over the PCB, the SMT component and the wire fence, and defines multiple holes extending partially through the mold compound to top-edges of the wire loops, respectively, where a conductive material fills the holes. The top conductive layer is disposed over the mold compound, and is in electrical contact with the conductive material filling the holes. The wire fence, the conductive material, and the top conductive layer provide shielding of the SMT component from electromagnetic radiation. |
| US10021789B2 |
Metal-laminated polyimide substrate, and method for production thereof
An object is to provide a laminated polyimide substrate, and a method for the production thereof, in which various properties are ensured and/or provided by effectively controlling changes over time under stringent conditions, while ensuring sufficient adhesion between a polyimide film and metal layer. A laminated polyimide substrate comprises a polyimide layer, an alkali-treated layer derived from the polyimide layer, and a metal layer, arranged in that order, wherein the alkali-treated layer contains an anionic functional group, and is a laminated structure having a layer containing a metal catalyst arranged on the metal layer side and a layer containing a complex of the metal catalyst arranged on the polyimide layer side. |
| US10021787B2 |
Resin substrate combined structure
A resin substrate combined structure includes a first resin substrate including a flexible resin defining a main material and includes a first portion, a second resin substrate including a flexible resin defining a main material and includes a second portion spaced from the first portion in a thickness direction, and an insulating member that envelops the first portion and the second portion while retaining a relative positional relationship between the first portion and the second portion. The insulating member includes a material with a higher rigidity than any of the main material of the first resin substrate and that of the second resin substrate. |
| US10021784B1 |
Electronic device and electronic circuit board thereof
An electronic device and an electronic circuit board thereof is disclosed. In the electronic circuit board an insulation substrate is provided with conductive pads, first conductive vias, second conductive vias, third conductive vias, first conductive traces, second conductive traces, and third conductive traces. The conductive pads are arranged in two rows. Each row includes biasing pads and signal pads. The second conductive vias and the third conductive vias are respectively arranged inside and outside the first conductive vias. Each of the signal pads arranged in a row nearest the second conductive vias electrically connects with one second conductive via through a first conductive trace. Each of the signal pads arranged in a row nearest the third conductive vias electrically connects with one third conductive via through a second conductive trace. The third conductive traces embedded in the insulation substrate are extended to positions vertically under the signal pads. |
| US10021782B2 |
Composition and method for the deposition of conductive polymers on dielectric substrates
The invention relates to a composition and a process for the deposition of conductive polymers on dielectric substrates. In particular, the invention relates to a composition for the formation of electrically conductive polymers on the surface of a dielectric substrate, the composition comprising at least one polymerizable monomer which is capable to form a conductive polymer, an emulsifier and an acid, characterized in that the composition comprises at least one metal-ion selected from the group consisting of lithium-ions, sodium-ions, aluminum-ions, beryllium-ions, bismuth-ions, boron-ions, indium-ions and alkyl imidazolium-ions. |
| US10021781B2 |
Thin circuit board having wall for solder material
A thin circuit board such as a flexure has a metal support layer forming a substrate, a base insulating layer provided on the metal support layer, a wiring layer being wiring traces provided on the base insulating layer, a cover insulating layer covering the wiring layer, internal terminals provided to the respective wiring traces and sequentially arranged side by side, each one internal terminal of said internal terminals used to be solder-bonded to a corresponding external terminal through solder material, and a wall provided for the solder material on at least any one of adjacent internal terminals of said internal terminals. |
| US10021777B2 |
Temperature-based data refreshing
Systems and methods are disclosed for managing temperature in a data storage device. A data storage device includes non-volatile solid-state memory, a temperature sensor, a heating device, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensor indicating a temperature of at least a portion of the data storage device, determine that the temperature is below a first predetermined threshold, activate the heating device to increase the temperature of the at least a portion of the data storage device, and write data associated with a write command to the non-volatile solid-state memory. |
| US10021775B1 |
Circuit board and fan frame connection structure
A circuit board and fan frame connection structure includes a fan frame, a circuit board and an adhesive member having multiple through holes. The fan frame includes a bottom board, a bearing cup disposed at the center of the bottom board and multiple perforations formed through the bottom board. The bottom board has an upper surface and a lower surface. The circuit board is adhered to the lower surface of the bottom board via the adhesive member. The electronic components arranged on the circuit board pass through the aligned through holes and perforations. |
| US10021771B1 |
System and method for automatically creating and operating a functional association of lights
A system and a method for automatically creating and operating a functional association of multiple devices is proposed. The system consists of two or more devices that each contain one or more sensors, logic processing circuitry and communication circuitry that is able to transmit messages on a free space optical or radio frequency communication channel The set of devices that constitute the members of a functional association is selected from a larger set of candidate devices. The selection process involves each device performing analysis of the historic sensor data received from all candidate devices against specific evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria is based on a probabilistic model that predicts the effectiveness of a possible functional association in accomplishing a joint task. Devices whose historic data indicate that they have high degree of effectiveness of achieving a task if they operate in unison will become members of the same functional association. Subsequently, they will continually exchange data in real time in order to operate in unison. The transmission of historic data needed to form the functional association and subsequent operating data needed to synchronize operation is done on a decentralized and unsupervised basis. It does not require a network-based logical addressing scheme and it does not require any special wiring or the use of a distributed, localized or centralized control unit. Membership in a functional association is dynamic and automatically responds to the addition or removal of candidate devices. |
| US10021770B2 |
Wireless lighting control system
A networked lighting control system includes a variety of lighting control devices, including intelligent luminaires, standalone intelligent control nodes, plug load controllers, and power packs that communicate over a wireless control network and a commissioning network. Each lighting control device includes a dual-band wireless radio communication interface system. The dual-band wireless radio communication interface system is configured for unicast and multicast communication over a first of two different wireless communication bands as well as point-to-point communication over a second wireless communication band. The standalone intelligence control node can be a wall switch or detector. Commissioning and provisioning of the lighting control system is performed over the second communication band via communications with a mobile device and lighting controls are carried out over the first communication band. The lighting control devices may be divided into light control groups or zones. |
| US10021768B2 |
Lighting apparatus
A lighting apparatus includes: a light source unit including a light emitter and a first casing in which the light emitter is housed; a communication unit including a radio receiver which receives a wireless signal for controlling a light emitting state of the light emitter and second casing in which the radio receiver is housed; a first power line including a plug and connected to the communication unit; and a power source which generates power for causing the light emitter to emit light, using power received by the plug. |
| US10021767B2 |
Zone based lighting access
A system comprising a localization database mapping reference nodes to zones; and a localization module configured to determine a representative measurement based on a combination of measurements for the nodes of each zone (e.g. RSSIs), and to compare the representative measurements with one another in order to directly determine which one or more of the zones the mobile device belongs to. The system further comprises a lighting database mapping between lamps and zones, configured to receive an index of each of the one or more determined zones from the localization module, and based thereon to directly relate the one or more determined zones to one or more of the lamps in the lighting database; and a lighting access service configured to grant the mobile device with access to control of those lamps on condition of being related to the one or more determined zones by the lighting database. |
| US10021765B1 |
Intelligent switch device and central control system thereof
The present invention refers to an intelligent switch device for controlling lighting devices within an electrical installation, so as to control the switching on, off, and intensity of illumination by means of a mobile or web application and a user interface, in a local or remote manner; and a central control system that allows the intelligent switch devices to be configured and controlled by radio communication. |
| US10021764B2 |
Remote audiovisual communication system between two or more users, lamp with lights with luminous characteristics which can vary according to external information sources, specifically of audio type, and associated communication method
A lamp with lights with luminous characteristics which can vary according to external information sources, which comprises: at least one photoemitter device susceptible of producing a light radiation which can vary in intensity and color temperature, a data processing unit configured to drive the at least one photoemitter device, and means of interfacing with external information sources configured to transmit electrical/electronic audio data; and wherein the data processing unit is configured to cause a variation of the color temperature and/or of the light radiation intensity of the at least one photoemitter device according to the electrical/electronic audio data retrieved according to a previously determined encoding; the lamp further comprising audio interface means susceptible of allowing the reproduction of the electrical/electronic audio data and/or the recording of the electrical/electronic audio data, in simultaneous association with the variation of the color temperature and/or of the light radiation intensity. |
| US10021761B2 |
System and method for producing light in a liquid media
A method is presented for producing light using a liquid media. The method includes: hosting nanoparticles in a liquid media; disposing a pair of electrodes in direct contact with the liquid media; and generating an excitation signal between the electrodes in the pair of electrodes, thereby illuminating a portion of the nanoparticles. |
| US10021758B2 |
Sensor board for luminaire/lighting system
According to some embodiments, a sensor board may be used with a luminaire. The sensor board may include an environment sensor disposed on a first side of the sensor board to function in a first direction and a color sensor disposed on a second side of the sensor board to function in a second direction. The environment sensor may include an adjustable lens assembly. The environment sensor and the color sensor may be oriented 180° apart from each on the sensor board and the first direction may be oriented 180° apart from the second direction. |
| US10021754B2 |
Two-channel LED driver with short circuit protection and short circuit protection method for two-channel LED driver
A two-channel LED driver with short circuit protection is discussed. A short process circuit monitors a short condition of the LED driver, and locks the short status if short circuit occurs at either one of or both of the channels. |
| US10021745B2 |
LED dimming with slow data channel transmission
An data transmission method is provided for transmitting analog data through an isolating device using a calibration input pulse and a data input pulse. The analog data may represent, for example, the desired dimming value for a flyback converter powering a solid state lighting system. |
| US10021741B2 |
Flexible organic light emitting display device
Provided is a flexible organic light emitting display device including a pixel area and a bezel area that includes a first inorganic encapsulation layer on an organic light emitting element of the pixel area; a second inorganic encapsulation layer that is relatively flatter than the first inorganic encapsulation layer and encapsulates a plurality of foreign matter compensation layers by contacting the first inorganic encapsulation layer in the bezel area; and a foreign matter compensation layer structure in which the plurality of foreign matter compensation layers are stacked between the first inorganic encapsulation layer and the second inorganic encapsulation layer. |
| US10021739B2 |
Trimmable heater
A trimmable heater mat has a plurality of heater mat segments that together comprise a length of the heater mat. Each of the heater mat segments has a segment heater element connected to a power bus for generating heat. One or more of the heater mat segments can be severed from the others and removed from the heater mat to trim the length of the heater mat to a desired length. Heater mat segment boundary indicia on the heater mat indicate locations where one of the heater mat segments can be severed from the other remaining heater mat segments of the heater mat without interfering with the segment heater elements of the remaining heater mat segments or with the connections of the remaining segment heater elements to the power bus. |
| US10021737B2 |
Techniques for determining common characteristics of groups of wireless access points
Techniques are described for providing assistance data corresponding to a plurality of access points (APs). The techniques include, in part, providing assistance data to a mobile device. The assistance data comprises group data that is common among the plurality of APs. The group data is associated with a group identifier (ID). The techniques further include providing the group ID and a set of AP-specific information for at least one of the plurality of APs. The group data may include information corresponding to a common grid, common location area and/or common characteristics of the APs. |
| US10021736B2 |
Skip RX during SBS transmission
A method and apparatus for concurrent wireless communications on multiple channels of the same frequency band. A wireless device receives a first data signal via a first transceiver chain while concurrently initiating a transmission of a second data signal via a second transceiver chain of the wireless device. The wireless device suspends updates to one or more tracking loops of the first transceiver chain in response to initiating the transmission of the second data signal. The updates to the one or more tracking loops may be suspended prior to transmitting the second set of data from the second transceiver chain. The wireless device may subsequently resume updates to the one or more tracking loops of the first transceiver chain after completing the transmission of the second data signal. |
| US10021733B2 |
Systems and methods for establishing a communication link between an implantable medical device and an external instrument
Systems and methods are provided for establishing a bi-directional communication link with an implantable medical device. The systems and methods include an implantable medical device (IMD) and an external instrument configured to establish a wireless bi-directional communication link there between over a wireless protocol. The wireless bi-directional communication link is established based on a scanning interval. The external instrument includes one or more processors electrically coupled to a radio frequency (RF) circuit and a memory device. The one or more processors are configured to define the scanning interval based on an advertising schedule received from the IMD. |
| US10021732B2 |
Network access method, device, and system
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a network access method and device. The method includes: establishing a Bluetooth connection to a Bluetooth terminal; receiving, by using the Bluetooth connection, a network access request sent by the Bluetooth terminal; and if the Bluetooth terminal is an authorized device, activating a Bluetooth network sharing function automatically and forwarding the network access request to a wide area network. In the network access method and device provided in the present invention, a simple process and low time consumption are achieved for network access. |
| US10021730B2 |
System and method for accessing broadband connectivity over local wireless network
A system for broadband communication over a local wireless communication channel includes a router configured to wirelessly access a wireless communication network, and a wireless broadband access device having wireless access to a wireless broadband communication network, the wireless broadband access device configured to wirelessly access the wireless communication network and configured to provide a bi-directional wireless communication channel to the router using the wireless communication network. |
| US10021728B2 |
Mobile terminated call improvements
In one aspect, a method for a packet gateway node (PGW) is disclosed. The PGW being adapted for (a) communicating with at least a serving gateway node, SGW, (b) receiving and forwarding downlink data packets to a user entity, UE, and (c) communicating with a mobility management entity, MME. In one embodiment, the method comprises: the PGW, when receiving a downlink user plane data packet destined for the UE on a Packet Data Network, PDN, connection associated with a restarted SGW, determining if the PDN connection has not yet been relocated to a new SGW, and, if so, selecting at least one SGW from a set of SGWs including the restarted SGW or another SGW and transmitting a control plane signal to at least one of the selected SGWs, the control plane signal identifying at least the UE. |
| US10021723B2 |
Random access method and system
A random access method and system are disclosed. The method includes: a second node sending a random access signaling to a first node; and the first node replying a random access response message to the second node, wherein random access response information of the second node is carried in the random access response message. |
| US10021721B2 |
Transmission control method
A transmission control method by a device belonging to a BSS is provided in a WLAN. The device receives a frame. When a transmission condition including a first condition that a BSS color of the frame indicates a neighbor BSS of the BSS is satisfied, the device attempts a transmission at a time between a detection time of the BSS color and an end time of the frame. |
| US10021715B2 |
Multiplexing resource element groups for control channel elements of control channels
Methods and apparatus are described for forming Control Channel Elements (CCEs) from Resource Element Groups (REGs) that are located in one or more Physical Resource Block (PRB) pairs from a set of PRB pairs, for determining a first symbol in a Transmission Time Interval (TTI) for a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH), and for determining whether the PDSCH includes all PRB pairs indicated by a respective PDCCH scheduling the PDSCH. |
| US10021710B2 |
System and method for supporting coexistence of multiple radio
For a system providing coexistence between a WPAN coordinator and WLAN Access Point (AP), the WPAN coordinator requests WLAN AP for WPAN operation in a selected WLAN channel. The WLAN AP responds with the allocated time limit for which the WPAN operation can be performed. After expiration of the allocated time limit, the WPAN coordinator relinquishes the channel to the WLAN AP. A method addresses the operation of the WPAN system in 2.4 GHz ISM band when a non-overlapping WPAN channel selection is infeasible. |
| US10021709B2 |
Method for determining priorities of services and wireless equipment thereof
There is provided a method for determining priorities of services. The method may be performed by a user equipment (UE) and comprise: determining, by the UE, whether to prioritize a group communication (GC) service over a non-GC service, wherein the GC service is received through a multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) bearer or through a unicast bearer; and transmitting, from the UE and to a network, an uplink message including an indicator for indicating that the GC service is prioritized over the non-GS service. |
| US10021699B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting signal from device-to-device terminal in wireless communication system
An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for a terminal for transmitting a device-to-device (D2D) signal in a wireless communication system, the method for transmitting a D2D signal comprising the steps of: determining whether a D2D signal is to be transmitted on the basis of a transmission probability in a set resource region; and, if the D2D signal has been decided to be transmitted, transmitting the D2D signal from the set resource region, wherein the transmission probability is determined in accordance with a resource pool to which the set resource region belongs. |
| US10021698B2 |
Systems and methods for delivering messages via SMPP bridge for multiple delivery channels
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for delivering communications to one or more consumer devices via an application provider proxy. A method for delivering and presenting notifications via an application provider proxy includes identifying an occurrence of an event for which a notification is to be delivered to a consumer device. The method also includes identifying a consumer notification policy associated with the consumer device applicable to the notification to be delivered and holding the notification until conditions of the consumer notification policy have been met. The method also includes releasing the notification for presentation at the consumer device upon determining that the rules of the consumer notification policy have been met. |
| US10021695B2 |
Apparatus and method for generating and transmitting data frames
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide an apparatus for wireless communications. The apparatus includes a processing system configured to generate a frame comprising a preamble, a first header, and a second header, wherein the preamble and the first header are configured to be decoded by a first device operating according to a first protocol, the second header not being configured to be decoded by the first device, and wherein the preamble, the first header, and the second header are configured to be decoded by a second device operating according to a second protocol; and an interface configured to output the frame for transmission. |
| US10021691B1 |
Frequency allocation based on group delay variation
Systems and methods for allocating frequencies based on group delay variation considerations include a base station that operates in a frequency range comprising a first set of frequency groups and a second set of frequency groups, where frequency groups of the first set are less susceptible to group delay variation based impairments than the frequency groups of the second set. In response to a requirement to transmit data between the base station and a particular UE, the base station determines whether the particular UE is receiving wireless service directly from the base station or via a relay associated with the base station, and when the particular UE is receiving wireless service via the relay, the base station allocates one or more frequency groups from the first set of frequency groups to use for transmitting data between the base station and the particular UE to satisfy the requirement. |
| US10021689B2 |
Mobile communications network, communications device and methods
A communications device transmits and receives data via a wireless access interface in a mobile communications network. First resource allocation messages are received by communications devices to allocate one or more of plural communications resource elements of a host frequency range of a host carrier. Second resource allocation messages are received by reduced capability devices to allocate one or more of a first section of the communications resources within the first frequency range for preferable allocation to the reduced capability devices of a first virtual carrier, the first resource allocation messages identifying one or more of the communications resource of the host carrier allocated to the communications devices with reference to a first reference frequency and the second resource allocation messages identifying one or more communications resources of the first virtual carrier allocated to the reduced capability devices with reference to a second reference frequency within the first virtual carrier. |
| US10021679B2 |
Terminal device, base station apparatus, integrated circuit, and communication method
There is provided a terminal device that performs first communication with E-UTRAN, and second communication between terminal devices, the terminal device including: a reception unit that receives information relating to resource allocation for the second communication and Downlink Control Information in which information relating to a transmission terminal is included, over a downlink in the first communication, and that performs reception processing in the second communication based on the information relating to the resource allocation; and a transmission unit that performs transmission processing in the second communication based on the information relating to the resource allocation, in which, which one of the reception processing and the transmission processing that are based on the information relating to the resource allocation is performed is determined based on a control information format. |
| US10021676B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing uplink data by DRX-mode terminal in mobile telecommunication system
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for transmitting data by a terminal in a mobile telecommunication system, the method including transmitting a scheduling request for requesting resources for transmitting the data, monitoring a control channel to receive resource allocation information, continuously monitoring the control channel during a first period if the resources are allocated, transmitting the data based on the allocated resources, and monitoring the control channel to receive feedback information corresponding to the data during a second period following the transmission of the data. |
| US10021675B2 |
Terminal device, base station device, and communication method
A terminal device that uses a first serving cell group including a primary cell has a higher layer control information acquisition unit that configures a second serving cell group not including the primary cell, a channel state information generation unit that calculates respective pieces of periodic channel state information of serving cells, an uplink control information generation unit that generates uplink control information by dropping reports of the periodic channel state information other than one thereof in a case where the reports of plural serving cells in the first serving cell group collide with each other in one subframe and by dropping the reports of the periodic channel state information other than one thereof in a case where the reports of plural serving cells in the second serving cell group collide with each other in one subframe, and an uplink control information transmission unit that transmits an uplink subframe including the uplink control information. The channel state information is thereby efficiently shared regardless of a backhaul speed. |
| US10021673B2 |
Mechanisms for optimizing communications band selection depending on ongoing quality of service
A wireless communication device (UE) conducting wireless communications according to a specified radio access technology (RAT) in a first communications band belonging to a first network may be required to switch to a different communications band due to network restrictions and/or radio link failure. The UE may therefore perform a system scan identifying other communications bands associated with the first RAT and available at the present location of the UE. The UE may identify whether the other communications bands include preferred communications bands belonging to the first network, support a service associated with the wireless communications of the UE, and have an energy level higher than a specified threshold. If one or more preferred communications bands are present, the UE may switch communications from the first communications band to one of the preferred communications bands, even if it doesn't have the highest energy level among all the other communications bands. |
| US10021672B2 |
Resource allocation based on available resources via interactive interface
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing resource allocation based on available resources via an interactive resource interface. In this way, the invention provides a comprehensive integrated platform for identification, continual monitoring and optimal allocation of resources on a mobile device. The invention provides the interactive resource interface on the mobile device, wherein the interface is configured to receive user input comprising physical gestures. The system identifies a user input comprising a first physical gesture, wherein the physical gesture is associated with one or more gesture attributes. Consequently, the system may initiate a resource transfer between two resources, based on correlating the one or more gesture attributes with the resources. |
| US10021670B1 |
Method and apparatus for notification control for a vehicle
Modern mobile communication devices have a number of features that enable the users to stay connected with people in their contacts list. These mobile devices also keep the users informed about various events such as calls, text messages, emails, social media postings, etc. by providing various forms of notifications. The notifications may or may not be discreet. While the notifications of various events are useful, they may cause breach of privacy, may cause uncomfortable social situations, or may cause unsafe distraction under some conditions. These undesirable notifications in some scenarios may be controlled based on the awareness of the specific scenario in which the device user may be. A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable a user to control the notifications from a mobile communication device when used inside an automobile. |
| US10021665B1 |
Processing requests in communication session
A core telecommunications-network device can receive a request associated with user equipment (UE) and transmit a third-party request on behalf of the UE to a mandatory network device. The core device can receive a first reply from the mandatory network device indicating success or failure of the third-party registration request, determine a second reply based on the first reply, and transmit the second reply to the UE via the telecommunications network. The core device can process the request and transmit the third-party request if successful. The UE can receive the second reply including status. In response to one status, the UE can retry the registration request via a first access network. In response to another status, the UE can delay for a predetermined time period, and refrain, during the delay, from retrying the registration request via the first access network. |
| US10021663B2 |
Method and device for realizing data transmission
A method and device for realizing data transmission, including: when a starting condition of a timer of a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) of a data receiving side is satisfied, starting the timer of the PDCP of the data receiving side, and receiving and reordering data within a duration of the timer; and when a stopping condition of the timer of the PDCP of the data receiving side is satisfied, stopping the timer, and delivering to an upper layer the reordered data that has been processed; wherein the duration of the timer is related to a radio link control (RLC) mode of an offloading bearer. In embodiments of the present document, by setting the starting condition of the timer of the PDCP at the data receiving side, data packets are received and reordered within the duration of the timer when the data packets are received, and the timer is stopped while the data packets are continuously delivered when the stopping condition of the timer is satisfied, which realizes efficient ordered transmission of the data packets of the PDCP. |
| US10021652B2 |
Remote antenna compensation
A remote antenna system is provided. The remote antenna system comprises an antenna controller circuit and a remote antenna circuit coupled to the antenna controller circuit by a cable. The remote antenna system further comprises a bidirectional data signal path for carrying transmit and received data signals between the antenna controller circuit and the remote antenna circuit; and a control path for carrying control information between the antenna controller circuit and the remote antenna circuit. The control path is a bidirectional control path. The control path comprises a transmit circuit comprising an input to receive control information and configured to convert the control information into a series of pulses; and a receive circuit comprising a comparator circuit configure to receive the series of pulses and reconstruct them to the control signal. |
| US10021651B2 |
Terminal device, base station apparatus, and communication method
A power for a physical uplink channel is determined based on whether or not PCMAX that is a maximum transmit power for a terminal device is exceeded, in a case where dual connectivity is not configured for the physical uplink channel, and a power for the physical uplink channel in a first cell group is determined based on whether or not PMCG that is a maximum transmit power for the first cell group is exceeded, a power for the physical uplink channel in a second cell group is determined based on whether or not PSCG that is a maximum transmit power for the second cell group is exceeded, PMCG is calculated by an arithmetic operation that uses at least PCMAX and PSeNB, and PSCG is calculated by an arithmetic operation that uses at least PCMAX and PMeNB, in a case where the dual connectivity is configured for the physical uplink channel. |
| US10021650B2 |
WLAN system with opportunistic transitioning to a low power state for power management
Embodiments described herein relate to providing reduced power consumption in wireless communication systems, such as 802.11 WLAN systems. Timing information regarding power save opportunities (PSOPs) may be provided in communication frames, which may inform mobile devices of expected frame exchange periods during which they may transition to a Doze state. Additional PSOP information may be included in beacon frames, which may inform mobile devices of expected multicast periods during which they may transition to a Doze state. This may operate to provide improvements in terms of power consumption. |
| US10021647B2 |
Method for transmitting data in a network
A method for transmitting data from a primary station to a secondary station, includes at the primary station signaling to the secondary station that a data message is to be received, and at the primary station transmitting the data message. The time of transmission of the data message relative to the time of the signaling depends on a state of the secondary station. |
| US10021644B2 |
Network discovery
A method of operation of a mobile device includes tuning a transceiver of the mobile device to communicate using a low-power (e.g., NAN) network and receiving a discovery message via the low-power (e.g., NAN) network. The discovery message indicates one or more network parameters associated with a wireless local area network (WLAN) that is associated with an access point. The method further includes communicating with the access point using the WLAN based on the one or more network parameters. |
| US10021637B2 |
Communication system
A communication system in which at least one of the first and second base station modules of a dual mode access point is configured to provide information, as regards to its operating mode, to the other base station module. In one embodiment, the operating mode information is provided via an internal interface coupling the first and second base station modules. |
| US10021630B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing access to a packet data network
An access point supports communication in a femto cell of a cellular communication network. The access point comprises transceiver circuitry arranged to enable communication with at least one wireless communication unit located within the femto cell, and a signal processing logic module comprising an access point controller interface logic module arranged to enable communication between the access point and an access point controller. The signal processing logic module further comprises a gateway logic module arranged to provide an interface between the at least one wireless communication unit located within the femto cell and a packet data network. |
| US10021629B2 |
Method for transiting status of network node upon request of user equipment in multi-radio access technology environment, and apparatus therefor
A method for scanning for a base station (BS) of a second radio access technology (RAT) by a user equipment (UE) connected to a first RAT in a multi-RAT environment includes receiving information about one or more BSs of the second RAT adjacent to the UE, from an interworking entity (IWE) of the first RAT which manages interworking between the first RAT and the second RAT, and transmitting an awake request message to a specific BS among the BSs of the second RAT in a listening interval of the specific BS to which the UE desires to access, if a status of the specific BS is an idle mode, wherein listening interval information is included in the received information about the BSs of the second RAT. |
| US10021624B2 |
Device and method of handling network feature
A communication device of handling a network feature comprises a storage unit for storing instructions and a processing circuit coupled to the storage unit. The processing circuit is configured to execute the instructions stored in the storage unit. The instructions comprise receiving system information indicating whether an Evolved Packet System (EPS) optimization is supported and a first Non Access Stratum (NAS) message indicating whether the EPS optimization is supported; determining to use the EPS optimization, when the system information indicates that the EPS optimization is not supported and the first NAS message indicates that the EPS optimization is supported; and determining not to use the EPS optimization, when the system information indicates that the EPS optimization is supported and the first NAS message indicates that the EPS optimization is not supported. |
| US10021619B2 |
Mobile cellular networks
Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move. |
| US10021615B2 |
Satellite channel and LTE coexistence
Systems and methods of handling satellite channel and LTE coexistence are provided. A first device can identify at least one first frequency band. The first device can determine that at least one second frequency band of a plurality of second frequency bands overlaps with the at least one first frequency band. In response to determining that the at least one second frequency band overlaps with the at least one first frequency band, the first device transmits a message including an identifier of the first device and an indication of the at least one second frequency band to a second device. The second device receives the message. The second device, in response to receiving a channel request from the first device, allocates, from the plurality of second frequency bands, a second frequency band different from the at least one second frequency band. |
| US10021611B2 |
Method and apparatus for establishing cellular session in wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for establishing a session of a cellular system in a wireless communication system is provided. According to embodiments of the present invention, the establishment of the session of the cellular system may be triggered by a network when a session of a Wi-Fi system already exists. By using the session of the cellular system and the session of the Wi-Fi system, simultaneous transmission through the cellular system and the Wi-Fi system can be achieved. |
| US10021609B2 |
Method and system for selecting a communication interface
The disclosure is related to a method and a system for selecting a communication interface. The method is applicable to a local area network including multiple access points. A main access point is first selected. The main access point acquires every access point's information within a local area network. The information relates to the access points that are in an idle state or not performing a critical task. A target antenna can be selected for performing a specific function. For example, the target antenna can be used to scan for the channels specified in dynamic frequency selection. After that, the scan result may result in changing channels. Through the above mechanism, the resources in every AP within the LAN can be adequately used, and the performance of wireless communication can be effectively improved. |
| US10021608B2 |
Radio network node, and method for determining whether a wireless device is a suitable candidate for handover to a target cell for load balancing reasons
A method in a radio network node for determining whether a wireless device is a suitable candidate for handover to a target cell for load balancing reasons. The radio network node serves a source cell. The method includes determining a first level of coverage of the target cell based on a first measurement report. The method further includes storing measurement data obtained from a second measurement, being at least one of a layer 2 and a layer 1 measurement. The method further includes establishing a correlation between the determined first level of coverage and the stored measurement data and updating statistical data based on the established correlation. The method further includes determining whether the wireless device is a suitable candidate for handover to the target cell for load balancing reasons, based on the updated statistical data. |
| US10021606B1 |
Disabling relay base station handover based on serving base station capabilities
A method and system for disabling handover of a wireless communication device (WCD) that is acting as a relay WCD in relay base station. The relay WCD may receive from its serving base station a parameter message including one or more sets of handover threshold parameter values, where the relay WCD compares measurements of power received from one or more base stations with one or more handover threshold values to determine if a condition is met for sending receive-power measurement messages to the serving base station. Based on the one or more sets of handover threshold values, the relay WCD may infer what capability the serving base station has for distinguishing between relay WCDs and non-relay WCDs. Based on the inference, the relay WCD may control its reporting to the serving base station of receive-power measurement reports relating to the one or more sets of handover threshold values. |
| US10021604B2 |
Radio network controller and method therein for handing over a user equipment from UTRAN to E-UTRAN
A Radio Network Controller, RNC, and a method performed by the RNC for handing over a UE from a Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network, UTRAN, to an Evolved UTRAN, E-UTRAN, wherein the UE has an ongoing Circuit Switched, CS, call and an ongoing Packet Switched, PS, session by means of the UTRAN are provided. The method comprises, when the CS call is released: determining (120) at least one criterion relating to at least one of an RNC characteristic, a UTRAN characteristic and an E-UTRAN characteristic; and handing over (130) the UE to the E-UTRAN when the at least one criterion is fulfilled. |
| US10021602B2 |
Multi-session transfer method, call control device, service continuity and continuity application server
A multi-session transfer method, a call control device, and a Service Continuity and Continuity Application Server are disclosed. In the embodiments of the present invention, in a multi-session cross-network transfer process, if a second session to be transferred includes video media, a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) server judges capabilities of a current network. If the current network is incapable of transmitting video media, the MSC server sends a request for transferring voice media of the second session to be transferred. The SCC AS receives the transfer request, and converts the second session to be transferred into voice session for transferring or releases the second session to be transferred, and therefore, the problem in the prior art of incapability of transferring the session is avoided, and the cross-network multi-session service transfer is improved. |
| US10021597B2 |
Flow control in multi-RAT 5G wireless networks
Systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating traffic flow control in a multi-radio access technology wireless network infrastructure. The systems and methods can comprise performing operations including determining a qualification threshold value for a slave node device, as a function of the qualification threshold value, determining a data volume threshold value for the slave node device, and as a function of the data volume threshold value, facilitating transmission of data to a user equipment device by the slave node device. |
| US10021596B2 |
Communication system, communication device, base station and method thereof for D2D communications
A method for transmitting a plurality of data packets is disclosed. The method includes: receiving one or more first medium access control (MAC) protocol data units (PDUs) which include a plurality of radio link control (RLC) PDUs intended for a destination UE from a source UE; demultiplexing the first MAC PDUs to retrieve the RLC PDUs based on a header field of each first MAC PDU; generating a plurality of RLC PDU segments from one or more of the RLC PDUs or a plurality of RRLC (Relay RLC) PDUs from all of the RLC PDUs according to one or more MAC PDU sizes, wherein the RRLC is a protocol layer between the MAC layer and the RLC layer; multiplexing the RLC PDUs and the RLC PDU segments or the RRLC PDUs into one or more second MAC PDUs; and transmitting the second MAC PDUs to the destination UE. |
| US10021595B2 |
Aggregation procedures for a media access control layer
A radio communication device includes a wireless transmission circuit and a control processing circuit adapted to interact with the wireless transmission circuit to transmit and receive wireless signals, the control processing circuit configured to perform a Media Access Control process including selecting a packet aggregation size based on a channel quality metric of a wireless channel and a payload transmission efficiency metric of the wireless channel, electing one or more packets based on the packet aggregation size, and generating a single Media Access Control aggregated header and encapsulating the one or more packets with the single Media Access Control aggregated header, the wireless transmission circuit configured to transmit the one or more packets and the single Media Access Control aggregated header via the wireless channel. |
| US10021590B2 |
Mobile device equipped with mobile network congestion recognition to make intelligent decisions regarding connecting to an operator network for optimized user experience
The disclosed technology includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for optimizing network traffic management in a mobile network. One method includes determining, by a network optimization client of a mobile device, a packet call quality (PCQ) associated with transmission of packets between the mobile device and a mobile communications network. The PCQ includes a numerical indication of call quality. A congestion recognition (CR) module of the mobile device determines a measure of user congestion based on the PCQ that indicates a total delay experienced by a user of the mobile device during the transmission of packets. |
| US10021587B2 |
Congestion control in a transport network
A congestion control method of a cellular communication system is disclosed. A first protocol data unit having a first sequence number is transmitted from a radio network controller to a base station via a transport network. The base station detects a congestion situation of the transport network by detecting loss of the first protocol data unit during transmission over the transport network. In response to detecting the congestion situation, a notification message indicative of the detected congestion situation is transmitted from the base station to the radio network controller via the interface of the transport network. |
| US10021584B2 |
Reporting bandwidth measurements by a wireless device for cell reselection
A method of sending a handover failure report in a wireless communication system is provided. The method is performed by user equipment (UE) and can include detecting a handover failure, and sending, to a base station (BS), the handover failure report including a first Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) measurement result for a first cell and a first wideband indicator for the first RSRQ measurement result after the handover failure is detected, wherein the first RSRQ measurement result is a result of performing RSRQ measurement, and the first wideband indicator indicates whether a wide bandwidth is used when performing RSRQ measurement. |
| US10021582B2 |
Delay estimation method and apparatus for multiple input multiple output communications system, and system
A delay estimation method for a multiple input multiple output communications system, includes: calculating, by a receiver, a channel response matrix of a Multiple input multiple output MIMO communications system, where there are n transmit channels and m receive channels in the MIMO communications system, n≥2, m≥2, and the channel response matrix includes channel responses of n*m sub-channels; calculating, by the receiver, an integer delay, relative to a reference sub-channel, of each of the n*m sub-channels according to the channel response matrix, where the reference sub-channel is any sub-channel in the n*m sub-channels; calculating, by the receiver, fraction delays of the n*m sub-channels according to the channel response matrix; and separating out, by the receiver, delays of the m receive channels according to delays of the n*m sub-channels. |
| US10021581B2 |
Providing easy access to radio networks
An improved connectivity to radio access point is enabled by a server that includes a database storing data about various radio access points, and an evaluation module evaluating the quality of connection to each of the access points. Clients receive updates about relevant access points from the server and use the information to connect to the preferred access point. The clients also check connectivity to other access points in the vicinity, and report the findings to the server. The server uses the reports to update its database, and send corresponding updates to the clients. |
| US10021579B2 |
Method and apparatus for efficiently reporting a CQI/CSI measurement report
To solve the above-mentioned problem, a method in which a terminal reports channel state information comprises the following steps: receiving, plurality from a base station, information on a plurality of patterns to be used in a channel state measurement; receiving, from the base station, selection information for selecting a pattern from among the plurality of patterns that is to be used in the channel state information to be reported to the base station; measuring a channel state using the information on the plurality of patterns; and selecting a portion of the measured channel state based on the selection information, and reporting the selected portion to the base station. The above-described solution enables the efficient reporting of channel state information including CQIICSI, thus improving communication efficiency. |
| US10021576B1 |
Selecting transmitter sites for line of sight service
In an embodiment, a device for selecting an existing transmitter site and/or a location for a transmitter site for a line of sight (LOS) radio service is provided. The device identifies a service area, and creates a building units data set for the service area where each building unit has rooftop data and a location. The device identifies a set of potential transmitter sites based on existing transmitter sites in the service area and/or a set of locations in the service area where a transmitter does not exist. The device determines whether a rooftop for each building unit is visible from each potential transmitter site and/or from each location. The device applies a statistical analysis to determine a subset of the set of potential transmitter sites and/or a subset of the set of potential locations for transmitter sites to provide LOS radio service to the service area. |
| US10021568B2 |
Subscriber identity module (SIM) for mobile stations
Methods and systems for associating a mobile station subscriber with at least one application or service are provided. The subscriber is provided with a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) identifier, which identities a SIM associated with the subscriber. The SIM identifier is bound to the application or service. The SIM identifier and the application or service are registered with a home location register (“HLR”) to bind the SIM identifier to the application or service. If the SIM is a virtual SIM, the provider of an application or service may cover the data costs associated with the use of that application or service. |
| US10021565B2 |
Integrated full and partial shutdown application programming interface
The present disclosure describes an integrated full and partial shutdown application programming interface. Embodiments herein disclosed include receiving an indication that a mobile device of a user is compromised. Further embodiments identify one or more applications associated with the mobile device and remotely access the mobile device to perform a switch-off of the one or more applications. The switch-off may include logging the user out of the one or more applications before removing the one or more applications from the mobile device. |
| US10021562B2 |
Mobile trusted module (MTM)-based short message service security system and method thereof
An MTM-based short message service security system and a method thereof are provided. A hardware security module according to the present invention includes an access control unit configured to verify the integrity of a SMS application and a request from the SMS application, and verify whether the SMS application has a permission for the request; a key management unit configured to store and manage a public key and a private key of the terminal, and an encryption key shared with a server configured to transmit a security message between the server and the terminal; and a security message processing unit configured to convert the security message based on a preset security policy when the security message is received from the server, and return the converted message to the SMS application. |
| US10021558B2 |
System and methods for using embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) provisioning processes to provide and activate device configuration packages on a wireless communication device
Methods and devices are disclosed for customizing a wireless communication device having at least one radio frequency (RF) resource associated with an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM). The wireless communication device may detect a condition that uses provisioning of a new subscriber identity module (SIM) profile for the eSIM, switch an enabled SIM profile for the new SIM profile, and identify one or more parameters based on information from the eSIM. Based on the identified one or more parameters, the wireless communication device may select a configuration package that provides configuration settings and software associated with at least one device feature, and corresponding activation commands. The wireless communication device may install and activate the configuration settings and software associated with the at least one device feature. |
| US10021554B2 |
Wireless discovery location and ranging
Systems and methods of wireless communication are described. One method includes transmitting an indication of a time window for determining a range for wireless communication between a first device and a second device. The method further includes determining the range between the first device and the second device at the indicated time window. |
| US10021547B2 |
Management for data transmission of applications
A wireless communication device includes a transceiver and processing circuitry. The transceiver is configured to establish a telecommunication connection with a total usable bandwidth. The processing circuitry is coupled to the transceiver. The processing circuitry is configured at least to monitor a foreground throughput of data transmission induced by a foreground application program and a background throughput of data transmission induced by a background application program over the telecommunication connection. The processing circuitry is further configured at least to detect whether the foreground application program and the background application program compete for the total usable bandwidth or not according to variations of the foreground throughput and the background throughput. If the foreground application program and the background application program compete the total usable bandwidth, the processing circuitry is further configured at least to, limit the data transmission induced by the background application program |
| US10021546B2 |
Method and system for family plan sharing of wireless services
A system and process of sharing a wireless surface allotment in a third party wireless network includes implementing a metering system to meter wireless service usage by users of the third party wireless network and tracking wireless usage by a plurality of wireless devices associated with the metering system. The system and process further includes receiving a share request to reallocate the respective wireless service allotment for at least two of the plurality of wireless devices, forwarding modification instructions to the metering system, requesting confirmation from the metering system that the modification instructions have been received, and modifying the respective wireless service allotments for the at least two wireless devices in response to receiving confirmation from the metering system. |
| US10021543B2 |
Short message service reading method and device
A Short Message Service (SMS) reading method and device are provided. The SMS reading method includes receiving a reading request for reading an SMS from a third party application, and when the SMS is determined to be an SMS including predetermined information, the predetermined information in the SMS may be hidden according to a security process for hiding the predetermined information. The processed SMS may be fed back to the third party application. |
| US10021542B2 |
Providing access to applications with varying enrollment levels
Various examples of detecting whether a device meets an enrollment level are disclosed. A request to authenticate a user based upon user credentials is obtained. Applications for which the user is authorized are identified. An enrollment level associated with each of the plurality of applications is also identified. A user interface including the plurality of applications and the enrollment level associated with each of the plurality of applications is generated. |
| US10021541B2 |
Directional messaging among mobile devices
A system and method are provided for directional messaging among mobile devices. An input is received from a first mobile device, identifying a directional range for sending a message to a second mobile device within the directional range. The second mobile device located in the directional range identified in the input is identified. A location indicator showing the location of the second mobile device within the identified directional range is sent to the first mobile device. A message to be sent to the second mobile device is received from the first mobile device. In response to receiving the message, the message is sent to the second mobile device. |
| US10021538B2 |
Coordination and provision of non-interfering long-range low-power wireless communications
Methods and apparatuses pertaining to coordination and provision of non-interfering long-range low-power wireless communications may involve facilitating wireless communications among a first set of wireless devices in a first frequency band when operating in a first mode in which there is frequency overlap and no spatial overlap among the first set of wireless devices. Moreover, wireless communications may be facilitated among a second set of wireless devices in a second frequency band different from the first frequency when operating in a second mode in which there is spatial overlap and no frequency overlap among the second set of wireless devices. |
| US10021537B2 |
Wireless communication network system and method for determining representative sensor device
[Problem] To provide a wireless communication network system and a method for determining a representative sensor device for appropriately selecting, from a plurality of sensor devices, a device with which a server communicates. [Solution] A server (120) transmits a group representative determination request including a list of parameters for determining a representative sensor device. Sensor devices (140a-z) transmit, upon receiving the parameter list, a device parameter indicating the parameter of each of the sensor devices corresponding to the parameter list. The representative sensor device is determined on the basis of the device parameters transmitted by the sensor devices (140a-z). The representative sensor device transmits, to the server (120), measurement result information generated by the sensor device itself and measurement result information generated by the other sensor devices. |
| US10021536B2 |
Communication control method and user terminal for selecting a D2D synchronization reference
D2D communication is appropriately controlled even in an environment in which a user terminal inside the coverage and a user terminal outside the coverage both exist. A method includes: a step of receiving, by UE 100-1 included in a plurality of UEs 100, from UE 100-n included in the plurality of UEs 100, information related to the UE 100-n; and a step of selecting, by the UE 100-1, a control user terminal for controlling D2D communication, based on the information related to the UE 100-n, from among the plurality of UEs 100. |
| US10021533B2 |
Group messaging in a communication network
An apparatus of a communication network performs processing (10) for a group message to be sent to a plurality of devices. The group message includes an application layer content and a group identification identifying the plurality of devices. The apparatus performs communication (20) for sending the group message to the plurality of devices by using a protocol for enabling sending the group message in broadcast data to the plurality of devices. The protocol may enable sending the group message in multimedia broadcast/multicast service data or cell broadcast service data to the plurality of devices. |
| US10021532B1 |
Tow and emergency roadside assistance locating and tracking mobile application
A system for providing dynamic roadside assistance coordination may include a customer mobile device or vehicle in direct, or indirect, wireless communication with an insurance provider and/or service provider remote server. The customer's device may transmit a request for roadside assistance (e.g., towing services), and a current GPS location. In response, a closest, trusted service provider vehicle may be determined, and then directed to the customer's location. For instance, a software application may receive the customer location and compare it with availability information to match the customer with a close and trusted service provider. The customer's device may receive an acknowledgement that help is on the way, and be able to track the current location of the service provider vehicle while en route. Payment for the roadside assistance may be automatically and electronically paid by the insurance provider. As a result, prompt and safe roadside assistance may be provided. |
| US10021528B2 |
Providing specification of a location of a communication device
A mechanism for providing specification of a location of a user of a communication device. A method includes receiving, by a processing device a first position data of a communication device. The first position data is a location of the user of the communication device at a first time when the user begins to at least either compose a message on the communication device or initiate an application to compose the message. The method also includes receiving, by the processing device, a second position data of the communication device. The second position data is the location of the user at a second time when the user sends the message to a recipient via the communication device. The method also includes generating, by the processing device, a velocity vector based on the first position data, the second position data, the first time data and the second time data. The method further includes sending, by the processing device, the velocity vector with the message to the recipient. |
| US10021524B2 |
Displaying location-based images that match the weather conditions
An image associated with a location and depicting the current weather conditions at the location is served to the user along with the current weather data of the location. If an image for the location that aptly depicts the weather conditions as indicated by the weather data cannot be identified, the geographical area associated with the location is expanded to search for appropriate images from an expanded image pool. The expansion can continue in one or more steps until a threshold is reached beyond which the geographical area my no longer be expanded. If no images are retrieved upon reaching the threshold, an image reflecting the weather condition is selected from a fallback image set for presentation with the weather data. |
| US10021519B2 |
Registrar mapping toolkit for geofences
Systems and methods for creating a database of geofences and registering geofences, with each geofence in the database being associated with an IP address, preferably an IPv6 address. Each geofence is defined using at least one geographic designator, preferably real property boundaries. Entitlements can be associated with geofences relating to permissive and prohibitive activities within the geofences. |
| US10021517B2 |
Control based on geo-dependent conditions
A network device capable of performing rule-based actions dependent on geolocation-based conditions or realtime conditions from an external source. The network device can obtain its geolocation, obtain a rule based on a condition, query sources for and/or calculate updated statuses of the condition based on the geolocation, and perform actions based on the updated status of the condition, the geolocation, and the rule. The network device is capable of safely shutting down when voltage supplied to the network device falls outside of and acceptable range. |