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US10036218B2	Regulating drilling fluid pressure in a drilling fluid circulation system A system and method are disclosed for regulating drilling fluid pressure in a drilling fluid circulation system. In one embodiment, a drilling fluid circulation system includes a processor (110) connected to a pressure relief device (104), which is connected to piping between a discharge of a drilling fluid pump (30) and an inlet of a drill string (31). The processor receives pressure measurement signals representative of a pressure of the drilling fluid in the piping and flow parameter signals representative of a flow of the drilling fluid through the piping. From the pressure measurement signals and the flow parameter signals, the processor determines that a target pressure parameter of the drilling fluid in the piping is not satisfied. In response, the processor lowers the pressure of the drilling fluid in the piping until the target pressure parameter is satisfied by at least partially opening the pressure relief device.
US10036217B2	Separation of drilling fluid A method and apparatus for separating the constituents of a drilling fluid into two or more groups based on particulate size and specific gravity in a continuous flow process.
US10036216B2	Self-adjusting pipe spinner A self-adjusting spinner is provided that is capable of accommodating various pipe sizes without requiring the need for an operator to climb up the support mechanism and manually change the position of the drive assembly. The self-adjusting spinner includes a case having two pivotally connected members: a stationary case member and a moving case member. Upper and lower plates having gear racks are mounted on the stationary case member for moving a drive assembly horizontally across the case. The drive assembly includes a motor that drives gear sprocket through a drive shaft. The drive sprocket then drives a chain that rotates a drill pipe in an operative position relative to the case. The spinner also includes an adjusting assembly mounted on the case that moves the drive assembly along the gear rack upon the actuation of an adjustment sequence. When the adjustment sequence is initiated, the effective length of the chain is adjusted to accommodate drill pipes of varying diameters.
US10036215B2	Swivel elevator A method and apparatus for attaching tubulars to a tubular string in a well bore. The apparatus includes a drill rig elevator configured with a rotatable set of slips that grip the tubular to be added to the tubular string. As a result, the elevator can grip the tubular to pick up and position the tubular and can continue to grip the tubular as the tubular is spun to be threaded onto the tubular string in the well bore. The slips can also be moved axially to compensate for movement of the tubular toward the tubular string as the tubular threadingly attaches to the tubular string.
US10036214B2	Christmas tree installation using coiled tubing injector A method and system for installing a Christmas tree in place of a blowout preventer on a wellhead. The donut in the wellhead BOP is landed using a coiled tubing injector. Then the wellhead BOP is removed and the Christmas tree is installed using the same crane that supported the coiled tubing injector. This employs the coiled tubing rig already in use at the well site for a previous operation, such as plug drilling or perforating and fracturing. Notably, the system provides a second seal, such as a ceramic disk, below the donut while the Christmas tree is installed. The tool string used to install the donut includes a safety union so that the tool string can be disconnected after the donut is landed and locked into place.
US10036208B2	Cutter element for rock removal applications A cutter element for rock removal comprises a free standing PCD body (801, 1801) comprising two or more physical volumes (1702, 1703) within the boundary of the PCD body, wherein adjacent physical volumes differ in one or more of diamond and metal network compositional ratio, metal elemental composition and diamond grain size distribution, a functional working volume (803) distal to the PCD body, the functional working volume forming in use a region which comes into contact with the rock. A functional support volume (804) extant in use and having a proximal free surface extends from the functional working volume. The PCD body has a shape having an aspect ratio such that the ratio of the length (ae) of the longest edge of the circumscribing rectangular parallelepiped of the overall PCD body to the largest width (ad) of the smallest rectangular face from which the functional working volume extends of the circumscribing rectangular parallelepiped, is greater than or equal to 1.0, and one or more of the physical volumes forms at least part of one or other or both of the functional working volume and the functional support volume.
US10036207B2	Rotary drill bit and method for designing a rotary drill bit for directional and horizontal drilling A multi-layer downhole drilling tool designed for directional and horizontal drilling is disclosed. The drilling tool includes a bit body including a rotational axis extending therethrough. A plurality of primary blades are disposed on exterior portions of the bit body and a plurality of secondary blades are disposed on exterior portions of the bit body between the primary blades. The drilling tool further includes a plurality of first-layer cutting elements disposed on exterior portions of the primary blades and a plurality of second-layer cutting elements disposed on exterior portions of the secondary blades. The second-layer cutting elements are track set with the first-layer cutting elements in an opposite track set configuration.
US10036203B2	Automated spiraling detection An embodiment of a method of detecting and correcting for spiraling in a downhole carrier includes: deploying the carrier in a borehole in an earth formation as part of a subterranean operation; acquiring time based data from at least one sensor disposed at the carrier; acquiring time and depth data, the time and depth data correlating time values with depths of the carrier; generating a depth based profile based on the time based data and the time and depth data; generating a frequency profile by transforming the depth based profile into the frequency domain; detecting a spiraling event based on an amplitude of the frequency profile; and taking corrective action based on detecting the spiraling event.
US10036202B2	Securing device A fall arrest device for securing a climber to a cable in a manner that prevents the climber from falling. The device can run along an elongate securing cable as the climber ascends and descends during use. The device has a base body having a guide element and a receiving body having longitudinal axis designed to receive the cable therebetween, a housing fastened movably on the base body, and a securing element having a first securing bolt. The securing element is fastened rotatably on the base body and the housing in order to clamp the cable against the receiving body to arrest the climber during a fall.
US10036200B2	Covering for an architectural opening A skew adjustment method and apparatus for adjusting the skewed condition of a movable rail of a window covering in which the movable rail is supported by lift cords wrapped around spools. A drive train disconnecting mechanism is used to disconnect a first spool from a second spool, the first spool is rotated relative to the second spool, thereby changing the length of the first lift cord relative to the second lift cord until the movable rail is in the desired position; and then the first and second spools are reconnected so the first and second spools rotate together. An end cap may be used to enable multiple disassemblies and reassemblies of the end cap to access the skew adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, there are two movable rails, and the lift cords for both movable rails extend through the same rout holes in the covering. Disconnecting the first spool from the second spool may activate a mechanism that prevents the second spool from rotating.
US10036196B2	Automatic closing structure for slats of sash An automatic closing structure is disclosed, which is installed between a sash and a corresponding object, wherein the sash is pivotable relative to the corresponding object; the sash includes a frame and a plurality of turnable slats which are arranged in parallel in the frame; the automatic closing structure has a cord which is adapted to automatically close the slats, wherein the cord can be easily assembled into the automatic closing structure, and a tightness thereof can be adjusted.
US10036193B2	Glass panel including a first glass sheet at least partially coated with an electrically conductive coating The invention relates to a glass panel (200), including: a first glass sheet (20) at least partially coated with an electrically conductive coating (21), the conductive coating including at least one stack consisting of a metal layer (212) and an insulating layer (213), the metal layer being arranged between the first glass sheet and the insulation layer; at least one electronic component (23) arranged on the first glass sheet (21), the electronic component including at least one connection terminal (231) electrically connected to the conductive coating. According to the invention, the insulation layer (213) in such a panel includes at least one first window (241) which opens onto the metal layer and which is located at the connection terminal.
US10036191B2	Vehicle door opening/closing apparatus A vehicle door opening/closing apparatus includes: a support member that has a telescopic shaft shape, is interposed between a body and a door of a vehicle, and thereby is capable of holding the door at an open position, wherein the support member includes a cylindrical housing that accommodates a drive source, and a joint member that is fixed with a part thereof inserted into an end portion of the corresponding housing and is attached on the body or the door of the vehicle, and wherein the joint member has a contact portion which comes into contact with the housing when the joint member is fixed to the housing, and on which convex portions and concave portions recessed to an inner side in a radial direction with respect to the convex portions are alternately provided in a circumferential direction.
US10036190B2	Guide block for glass panel A guide block for stabilizing an edge of a glass panel relative to a surface is disclosed. The guide block includes a block base having a body of variable size and shape configured for mounting on the surface. The block base defines at least one fastening screw receiving hole on top and on a side thereof. The guide block further includes a mounting member having a pin extending therefrom an inner side of the mounting member. The block base has a front and a rear such that the front is configured to receive the pin in a hole therethrough such that the block base and the mounting member stabilize the edge of the glass panel disposed therebetween and the rear is configured as a receiving channel for stabilizing an edge of a sliding glass door disposed therein.
US10036187B2	Micro-hinge for an electronic device An apparatus is provided including a docking device to accept a computing device, the docking device including a keyboard and a hinge to connect the computing device to the keyboard, the hinge is configured to allow the computing device, when connected to the hinge, to rotate relative to the keyboard in a laptop orientation. The hinge includes a plurality of interlinked parallel hinge segments at least partially enclosed in a flexible covering, and each hinge segment is to rotate about a respective one of a plurality of parallel axes of the hinge.
US10036185B2	Latch arrangement A latch arrangement for a sliding wing has a latching member that is movable by magnetic force from first position in which it is at least partially retracted within a latch housing, to a second position in which it extends at least partially out of the housing, to be received in a strike. The strike comprises a magnet or ferromagnetic arrangement to attract the latching member into a receiving and engaging formation of the strike when the sliding wing is located at or adjacent the strike.
US10036183B2	Assembly for protecting an item of merchandise against theft, which can be assembled in a temporary manner Assembly for protecting a product against theft, includes a first part having a spike intended to pass through the product, and a second part provided in a first zone with an orifice for inserting the spike and locking elements to prevent the spike from being withdrawn after insertion. The second part includes at least one second zone for inserting the spike in a plurality of possible positions, the two parts are assembled with one another and kept in two possible modes of assembly. In a first protection mode, the spike is inserted into the orifice of the second part and the locking elements are activated so that a user cannot separate them without a tool; in a second temporary-assembly mode, the spike is inserted into the second zone and held therein in a temporary-assembly position such that a user can separate the two parts from one another without a tool.
US10036180B1	Fence post anchor installation system A system of for installing unanchored fence post anchors with equidistant blades accurately with one or two persons comprising tools to align the fence post anchor while it is being urged into an anchored state.
US10036179B1	Made in the shade An apparatus for providing shade or protection from the elements to an audio console includes frame, a panel, a couple of clips, a telescopic leg assembly, and a couple of magnetic leveling pads. The frame upholds the panel which prevents light and precipitation from passing through and coming into contact with the area beneath the panel. The couple of clips mount the apparatus onto the displays of the audio console. The telescopic leg assembly adjusts the angle of the panel in respect to the keyboard of the audio console. The couple of magnetic leveling pads fastens the telescopic leg assembly to a neighboring surface and fixes the angle of the telescopic leg assembly.
US10036177B2	Method of modular pole construction and modular pole assembly A method of modular pole construction an elongate modular pole structure is disclosed. A first step of the method involves providing hollow tapered pole section modules, each module having a first open end and an opposed second open end. A cross-section of the second end is less than a cross-section of the first end. The modules are stacked to form an elongated modular pole structure of a selected length by mating the second end of a first module with the first end of a second module. The first and second modules may have different structural properties, such that poles having desired structural properties can be constructed by selectively combining modules having differing structural properties.
US10036176B1	Motion damping system designed for reducing obstruction within open spaces The invention provides for a method, system and apparatus for resisting and restraining potentially destructive movement within a building structure while introducing little or no obstruction with respect to how a building structure is designed and how it is intended to function.
US10036174B2	Pool skimmer system The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a weir that is located in the basin of a swimming pool, moves in response to changing water levels in the pool and feeds water from the basin to a skimmer located in a sidewall of the swimming pool. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is adjacent to a pool sidewall and extends above the skimmer opening, and includes an opening for feeding water to the skimmer opening. The present disclosure also provides for systems having combinations of such features. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are relatively cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool.
US10036171B2	Method for demolishing a building A method for demolishing a building, where the building comprises a building base placed in proximity of a ground, or placed on the ground, and an opposite building top or temporary building top arranged away from the building base, as well as building floors. The equipment used in the method includes a platform adapted to be positioned against the top of the building, avoiding ground support devices which extend from the platform to the base of the building or the ground surrounding the building. The platform includes at least one working scaffold adapted to be arranged along the periphery of the building and to face at least one floor of said building. The working scaffold is supported, hung, on the platform so that it descends along the side wall of the building to border the works for demolishing the building.
US10036170B2	Climbing equipment and climbing method for the construction of a building Climbing equipment for the construction of a building, including a scaffold that at least partially surrounds the perimeter of a building floor and is provided with a walkable surface. The climbing equipment includes a traction device comprising a first portion integral with the scaffold, and a second portion connected to the first portion. The first portion includes a first coupling element adapted to grip a first coupling portion of the building, and the second portion includes a second coupling element, arranged at a different level than the first coupling element, and adapted to grip a second coupling portion of the building. The climbing equipment further comprises a moving system. When the first coupling element is released from the respective coupling portion, the moving system performs a relative movement between the first portion and said second portion of the traction device, so as to move the scaffold by a predetermined amount.
US10036162B2	Recessed shade and curtain storage and deployment system A shade and curtain storage and deployment system includes a shade assembly, a curtain assembly, and an access panel, each disposed within a recess formed in a ceiling. A visible surface of the access panel occupies the same plane as a visible surface of the ceiling. The curtain assembly includes a track having a plurality of hangers configured to translate on the track and support a curtain. A first gap provided between a first edge of the access panel and the ceiling is configured to enable a shade of the shade assembly to extend from the recess to an area below the ceiling. A second gap provided between a second edge of the access panel and the ceiling is configured to enable the curtain to extend along the second edge. The track extends along the second edge and is disposed entirely above the plane.
US10036160B2	Framing system for steel stud framing The present invention is a framing system for resolving vertical and horizontal movements in light gage, cold formed, steel stud framing. It utilizes at least one corner hinge and a plurality of pivoting stud clips (one for each stud) that accommodate for the deflection of a building as it encounters environmental changes. Additional hinges may be placed axially, along the wall and at the top and bottom of the corner for increased flexibility. Two embodiments of stud pivot clips, one utilizing direct attachment and arcuate slots, the other utilizing a pivotable connection plate, are disclosed; as are two hinge embodiments.
US10036159B2	Shear transfer system A shear transfer system is provided. In the system a shear tie strap is attached to a first framing member, a second framing member, a third framing member, a fourth framing member, and a fifth framing member of a frame in a framed building. The second, third, fourth, and fifth framing members are orthogonal or oblique to the first framing member. More than one shear tie strap may be present in the framed building.
US10036157B2	Relocatable habitat unit A construction set and method for assembling a single-level Relocatable Habitat Unit (RHU) requiring a plurality of flat panels that include male (M) and female (F) lock connectors located on their respective peripheries and a frame constructed from a plurality vertical corner posts and horizontal beams. The panels are a wall panel, a ceiling panel, or a floor panel. The entire RHU can be assembled using a single, hand-operated tool to engage a selected M lock with a selected F lock in addition to other securing hardware. First the floor is established and leveled. Next, starting at a corner, the walls are erected around the floor using vertical corner posts and horizontal beams. Finally, the roof is created. The hand-operated tool is used for each task.
US10036154B2	Urinal anti-splash device A urinal anti-splash device including an anti-splash body sized and shaped to couple to at least a portion of a urinal. The anti-splash body may include a first portion, a second portion opposite the first portion, a longitudinal length extending from the first portion to the second portion, and an upper surface extending the longitudinal length. The urinal anti-splash device also includes a base coupled to the first portion and configured to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular from the first portion. The urinal anti-splash device further includes a first plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the upper surface of the anti-splash body and a second plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the base, the second plurality of protrusions configured to extend in the direction substantially perpendicular from the first portion of the anti-splash body.
US10036149B2	Electronic plumbing fixture fitting with electronic valve having low seal force The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting with an electronic valve having a low seal force, such as an electronic faucet with an electronic valve having a low seal force.
US10036147B1	Dual-lever water-saving faucet A dual-levered faucet assembly which allows user to reduce water usage by 50% when needed while operating the faucet in habitual preferred manner of using swift single motion of hand. When any one lever is operated in this manner, the water outflow is 50% of a conventional single-levered faucet. When both levers are operated in this manner, water outflow is same as that of a conventional single-levered faucet.
US10036143B2	Non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with fluid leak detection and freeze burst prevention A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.
US10036142B2	Mining shovel with compositional sensors A mining shovel with compositional sensors comprises a bucket having various inward looking sensors positioned throughout the bucket. The bucket can also have disposed thereon a control enclosure that houses processing equipment that receives and analyzes the data collected by the inward looking sensors. The mining shovel with compositional sensors can be used as part of a system to manage a mining field, including generating and transmitting instructions directing where to deposit material located in the bucket based on the data collected from the inward looking sensors positioned in the bucket.
US10036139B2	Machine input device having multi-axis tool control An input device is disclosed for use with a machine having a work tool. The input device may have a handle with proximal and distal ends. The input device may also have a proportional control element located at the distal end, and configured to pivot in a first direction to generate a first signal and to pivot in a second direction to generate a second signal. The work tool may have a first axis of rotation that is generally horizontal relative to a ground surface and generally perpendicular relative to a travel direction, and a second axis of rotation that is generally vertical relative to the ground surface and generally perpendicular relative to the first axis. The first signal may be indicative of a desire to pitch the work tool about the first axis, and the second signal may be indicative of a desire to yaw the work tool about the second axis.
US10036136B2	Small-sized hydraulic excavator A floor support frame (8) is provided with a left side pilot valve (21). The left side pilot valve (21) is provided with a left side operating pedal (23) that is foot-operated. The left side operating pedal (23) is configured of a first foot board (26) that is mounted on the left pilot valve (21) to be rotatable in an upper-lower direction, a shaft (27) that is mounted in a rear portion of the first foot board (26), and a second foot board (28) that is mounted through the shaft (27) on the first foot board (26) to be rotatable in a horizontal direction. The second foot board (28) is rotatable between a storage position of overlapping the first foot board (26) and a use position of being rotated in the rear side of the first foot board (26). An operation regulating mechanism (29) is provided in the front side of the first foot board (26) to be engaged to the second foot board (28) when the second foot board (28) is rotated to the storage position to regulate a foot operation.
US10036131B2	Method for waterproofing a bridge expansion joint A method of waterproofing a bridge expansion joint, gap between a pair of bridge decks or a bridge deck and a ground deck, implemented through a layer of primer, an elastic membrane, a waterproofing membrane, a reinforced membrane, and a repaving process. As the first step, the layer of primer is applied to adjacent ends of the pair of bridge decks or the bridge deck and the ground deck. The elastic membrane is then shaped to an inverted dome and positioned within the gap as terminal ends of the elastic membrane are thermally bonded to the layer of primer. The waterproofing membrane is then thermally bonded to the layer of primer and the elastic membrane. Then, the reinforced membrane is thermally bonded onto the waterproofing membrane along the bridge expansion joint. The repaving process is then executed to install an asphaltic plug, completing the waterproofing of the bridge expansion joint.
US10036119B1	Thimble assembly for a cord A thimble assembly that includes an arch portion connecting a first leg portion to a second leg portion. The thimble assembly may also include a peripheral groove extending substantially along an outer surface of the first and second leg portions and the arch portion. The thimble assembly may also include a plurality of connectors extending from a first lip of the peripheral groove and connecting to a second lip of the peripheral groove. The connectors may traverse the peripheral groove across the first and second leg portions and the arch portion. The thimble assembly may include a length of cord with a plurality of strands that traverses the peripheral groove. The strands may enclose the connectors such that the strands are woven around the connectors. In one embodiment, the thimble assembly may include a wireless tension detector connected to the thimble that includes a sensor that senses radial expansion and contraction of the cord under tension. The wireless tension detector may include an alert signal to indicate when expansion and contraction of the cord is not within a predetermined range.
US10036116B2	Washing machine The washing machine includes a cabinet including an upper cover forming the rear part of the upper surface of the cabinet, a tub in the cabinet, a detergent dispenser, which is over the front part of the tub and which is not covered by the upper cover and is exposed, a dispenser cover, which opens and closes the upper face of the detergent dispenser, which is not covered by the upper cover and is exposed and which forms the front part of the upper surface of the cabinet, and a lock unit for maintaining the open or closed state of the dispenser cover while the dispenser cover is open or closed.
US10036115B2	Method of display for a laundry treating appliance A method of displaying selection information on a display of a user interface for a laundry treating appliance, including displaying on the display user-selectable options for laundry type and treatment type, in response to receiving user selections for the laundry type and treatment type, displaying on the display a group of user-selectable presets.
US10036114B2	Laundry treating appliance A fabric treating appliance includes a chassis defining an interior. A tub is provided in the interior defining a liquid chamber. A rotatable drum is located within the tub to define a treating chamber for treating laundry articles according to a cycle of operation. A rear drive plate is provided at one end of the drum. A motor is provided within in the liquid chamber of the tub and extends through the rear drive plate to rotate the drum according to the cycle of operation.
US10036110B2	Vibration limiter of washing machine A vibration limiter of a washing machine is disclosed. The vibration limiter includes a housing installed at one of a cabinet and a tub, a contact plate disposed within the housing such that the contact plate comes into contact with the other of the cabinet and the tub when the tub vibrates, a spring for elastically supporting the contact plate, a rotating member rotatable by at least one of the spring and the contact plate, and an oil damper engaged with the rotating member. The oil damper complementarily acts with the spring, to effectively absorb vibration. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the size of the spring and to secure enhanced reliability even after prolonged use.
US10036109B2	Laundry treating apparatus and control method for the same A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet with first and second cabinet doors. A first washing apparatus processes laundry that is placed through the first cabinet door at the front. A second washing apparatus processes laundry that is placed through the second cabinet door at the top. The second washing apparatus includes: a tub that holds water and has an opening at a top that is accessible through the second opening of the cabinet; a tub cover that covers the top of the tub and defines an inlet through which the tub is accessible; a tub door on the tub cover that opens or closes the inlet of the tub cover separately from the second cabinet door opening or closing the second opening; a drum inside the tub configured to rotate about a vertical shaft; and a first sensor that generates a signal based on the tub door being open.
US10036108B2	Apparatus and method for applications of optical fiber coatings One embodiment of the disclosure relates to a fiber coating apparatus having a fiber entrance opening, a conical section with walls tapered at half angles between 2 and 25° and height (also referred to as length herein) L1 between 0.25 mm and 2 mm, and a cylindrical land portion of diameter d2 between 0.1 and 0.5 mm and height (length) L2 between 0.05 and 1.25 mm.
US10036107B2	Nonwoven web and fibers with electret properties, manufacturing processes thereof and their use The invention provides a nonwoven electret web comprising fibers made from a thermoplastic polymer material which comprises a polymer, a first additive (a) and a second additive (b), wherein the first additive (a) comprises a hindered amine and the second additive (b) comprises a metal salt of a carboxylic acid and/or an organic amide derived from a carboxylic acid and an amine. The invention further provides a process for making the nonwoven electret web, a fiber, a process for making the fiber, a multi-layer sheet, and the use of the nonwoven electret web, the fiber or the multilayered sheet as a filter material or as a dust-removing fabric for cleaning purposes.
US10036106B2	Yarn withdrawal nozzle for an open-end rotor spinning machine A yarn withdrawal nozzle 13 for an open-end rotor spinning device 1 with at least two ferromagnetic projections for magnetically coupling to permanent magnets 31 arranged in depressions of a holder in the cover element 8 of a rotor housing 2, wherein the ferromagnetic projections correspond in their arrangement and dimensions to the depressions 30 in the holder. The ferromagnetic projections are formed directly in the yarn withdrawal nozzle 13 made from a non-magnetic material.
US10036104B2	Method for producing abrasion resistant polyester fiber Provided is an abrasion-resistant polyester fiber, which has, in particular, a strength within a specific range, an elongation within a specific range and a Young's modulus falling within a specific range in a specific elongation range on a stress-strain curve, to improve the abrasion resistance of a woven/knitted product for clothing using, in particular, a fine size polyester fiber. The polyester fiber is an abrasion-resistant polyester fiber comprising ethylene terephthalate as a main repeating unit, characterized by satisfying the following requirements: (1) the fineness being from 8 dtex to 200 dtex inclusive; (2) the single yarn fineness being from 1.0 dtex to 4.0 dtex inclusive; (3) the breaking strength being 3.5 cN/dtex or greater; (4) the breaking elongation being from 20% to 50% inclusive; and (5) the minimum differential Young's modulus being 20 cN/dtex or less in an elongation range of from 2% to 5% inclusive on a stress-strain curve of the fiber.
US10036103B2	Pet industrial yarn melt direct spinning manufacturing method and device thereof A PET industrial yarn melt direct spinning manufacturing method and a device thereof are disclosed. The device includes a polymerizer preparing base polyester melt, liquid tackifying reactors, and multi-head spinning units. The liquid tackifying reactors are connected with the polymerizer through split-flow pipelines respectively and after tackified by the tackifying reactors, the base polyester melt has its intrinsic viscosity reaching 0.90-1.10 dL/g. Each of the liquid tackifying reactors is connected with spinning units, and the spinning units are connected to the liquid tackifying reactors through melt pipelines. Each of the spinning units is provided with spinning boxes. The device solves the transportation problem of melt with high viscosity, combines both scale efficiency of the condensation production and market demand of multiple PET industrial yarns, and has the characteristic of integrating flexible production and intensive production.
US10036102B2	Bismuth and magnesium co-doped lithium niobate crystal, preparation method thereof and application thereof A bismuth and magnesium co-doped lithium niobate crystal includes Li2CO3, Nb2O5, Bi2O3 and MgO, wherein the molar ratio of [Li] and [Nb] is 0.90-1.00, the molar percentage of Bi2O3 in the mixture is 0.25-0.80%, and the molar percentage of MgO in the mixture is 3.0-7.0%. The bismuth and magnesium co-doped lithium niobate crystal has enhanced photorefraction, improved photorefractive sensitivity, shortened holographic grating saturation writing time, and the photorefractive diffraction efficiency can reach up to 17%. The response time is only 170 ms, when the holographic storage experiment is carried out using 488 nm continuous laser. Therefore, this crystal can be used in the field of holographic imaging.
US10036100B2	Apparatus for producing silicon single crystal An apparatus for producing a silicon single crystal by a Czochralski method with a chamber having a heater therein to heat a raw material and to cool the chamber by a coolant, including: measuring an inlet temperature, outlet temperature, and flow rate in a passage of the coolant to cool the chamber with flowing in the chamber; calculating a removed heat quantity from the chamber based on the measured values of the inlet temperature, outlet temperature, and flow rate; controlling heater power based on the value of the removed heat quantity. This provides an apparatus which can pull a single crystal in a crystal diameter and a crystal pulling rate closer to the target values by controlling the heater power based on a removed heat quantity from the chamber calculated by the measured values of temperatures and a flow rate of the coolant.
US10036095B2	Electrolytic treatment method and electrolytic treatment apparatus An electrolytic treatment method in which a predetermined treatment is performed using treatment subject ions contained in a treatment liquid, the method including: an electrode positioning step for positioning a direct electrode and a counter electrode so as to sandwich the treatment liquid, and positioning an indirect electrode for forming an electric field in the treatment liquid; a treatment subject ion migration step for applying a voltage to the indirect electrode and thereby moving the treatment subject ions in the treatment liquid to the counter electrode side; and a treatment subject ion redox step for applying a voltage between the direct electrode and the counter electrode and thereby oxidizing or reducing the treatment subject ions which have migrated to the counter electrode side.
US10036088B2	Sliding member and method of manufacturing the sliding member A sliding member which has joined strength that is suitable for the circumstance, to which heavy load is applied, and which is excellent in abrasion resistance property. The sliding member contains a supporting layer composed of ferrous metallic material, and a sliding layer composed of copper metallic material, which is formed on a surface of the supporting layer. The surface of the supporting layer and the sliding layer are configured not to be a plane and a sliding surface formed on a surface of the sliding layer is configured not to be a plane. The sliding layer is formed on the roughened surface of the supporting layer by thermal spraying.
US10036087B2	Bulk platinum-copper-phosphorus glasses bearing boron, silver, and gold The disclosure provides Pt—Cu—P glass-forming alloys bearing at least one of B, Ag, and Au, where each of B, Ag, and Au can contribute to improve the glass forming ability of the alloy in relation to the alloy that is free of these elements. The alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 50 mm or larger. The alloys and metallic glasses can satisfy platinum jewelry hallmarks PT750, PT800, PT850, and PT900.
US10036076B2	Primers and probes for detection and discrimination of types and subtypes of influenza viruses Methods of detecting influenza, including differentiating between type and subtype are disclosed, for example to detect, type, and/or subtype an influenza infection. A sample suspected of containing a nucleic acid of an influenza virus, is screened for the presence or absence of that nucleic acid. The presence of the influenza virus nucleic acid indicates the presence of influenza virus. Determining whether the influenza virus nucleic acid is present in the sample can be accomplished by detecting hybridization between an influenza specific probe, influenza type specific probe, and/or subtype specific probe and an influenza nucleic acid. Probes and primers for the detection, typing and/or subtyping of influenza virus are also disclosed. Kits and arrays that contain the disclosed probes and/or primers also are disclosed.
US10036072B2	Mercury methylation genes in bacteria and archaea Two genes required for this mercury methylation have been identified in bacteria and archaea. These genes are the hgcA gene and hgcB, a corrinoid protein that facilitates methyl group transfer to Hg, and a corrinoid protein-associated ferredoxin with two [4Fe-4S] binding motifs involved in generating cob(I)almin, respectively. The invention provides nucleic acid probes and primers for detecting methylmercury and or for assessing mercury methylation potential in environmental, clinical and other samples. The invention also provides antibodies against these proteins, antibodies against these proteins, methods of using the antibodies and methods of biocatalysis.
US10036070B2	Methods and means for molecular classification of colorectal cancers The invention relates to methods of typing a sample from a colorectal cancer patient based on the levels of RNA expression products in a cancer cell of the patient. The invention further relates to methods for determining a strategy for treatment of a patient suffering from colorectal cancer, and to methods for assigning treatment to a patient suffering from colorectal cancer.
US10036068B1	Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of myocardial infarction Methods are provided for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment associated with a cardiovascular event in a subject as well as methods of providing anti-platelet therapy. The methods can comprise obtaining a sample from the subject, and determining the presence of at least two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the sample selected from Rs7541936 in PTGER3, Rs977214 in PTGER3, and Rs2206343 in PTGER3. The methods can also comprise determining the presence in the sample of Rs4383756 in PTGER4. Some methods comprise administering conventional anti-platelet therapy to the subject if Rs4383756 in PTGER4 is present in the sample. Furthermore, some methods comprise administering an EP3 antagonist and/or conventional anti-platelet therapy to the subject if Rs4383756 in PTGER4 is not present in the sample. The cardiovascular event can involve thrombosis or an embolic event, a myocardial infarction, a stroke, a primary cardiovascular event, or coronary artery disease.
US10036063B2	Method for sequencing a polynucleotide template A method of determining the sequence of a target nucleic acid is provided. The method can include the steps of (a) performing a defined number of incremental extension cycles to produce a population of nucleic acid fragments having different portions of the target nucleic acid wherein the individual nucleic acid fragments in the population have a defined length that is correlated with the number of incremental extension cycles; (b) determining the sequence of the first end of individual nucleic acid fragments in the population, thereby providing first end sequences; (c) determining the sequence of the second end of individual nucleic acid fragments in the population, thereby providing second end sequences; and (d) determining the sequence of the target nucleic acid based on the first end sequences, the second end sequences and the defined length.
US10036061B2	Oligonucleotide inhibitor of DNA polymerases The invention comprises a reversible oligonucleotide inhibitor of nucleic acid polymerases. Methods of designing said inhibitors and using said inhibitors in amplification and detection of nucleic acid, particularly detection of RNA by RT-PCR are also disclosed.
US10036060B2	Nucleic acid amplification The present invention provides methods for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules. Methods for amplifying target polynucleotides, including mRNA, using oligonucleotides, DNA and RNA polymerases are provided. The invention further provides compositions and kits for practicing the methods, as well as methods which use the amplification products.
US10036050B2	Cellobiohydrolase variants and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to cellobiohydrolase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of producing and using the variants.
US10036049B2	Methods for enhancing the degradation or conversion of cellulosic material The present invention relates to methods for degrading or converting a cellulosic material and for producing substances from the cellulosic material under high temperature conditions.
US10036048B1	Process for obtaining a naphthoquinone derivative from Streptomyces sp The process for obtaining a naphthoquinone derivative from Streptomyces sp. includes providing a seed inoculum of a strain of Streptomyces sp.; culturing the Streptomyces sp. in a culture nutrient medium; centrifuging the culture nutrient medium to provide a supernatant and a biomass precipitate; admixing a water immiscible solvent to the supernatant to produce a water immiscible solvent extract layer and a water layer; and isolating the antimicrobial and cytotoxic compound from the water immiscible solvent extract layer by performing silica gel chromatography. The naphthoquinone derivative has the following chemical structure:
US10036043B2	Processes for producing ethanol and yeast The present invention relates to processes for producing ethanol from starch-containing material by liquefying the starch-containing material at a temperature above the initial gelatinization temperature using an alpha-amylase; saccharifying using a glucoamylase and fermenting using a Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strain deposited under Accession No. V14/004037 at National Measurement Institute, Victoria, Australia) or a fermenting organism strain having properties that are about the same as that of the deposited Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain or a derivative of Saccharomyces strain V14/004037 having the defining characteristics of strain V14/004037. The invention also relates to a Saccharomyces yeast strain deposited under the Budapest Treaty and having NMI accession no. V14/004037 or a derivative of strain V14/004037 which exhibits one or more defining characteristics of strain V14/004037. The invention also relates to a process of recovering/extracting oil from an ethanol process of the invention using a Saccharomyces strain of the invention and compositions comprising a Saccharomyces yeast strain of the invention and naturally occurring and/or non-naturally occurring components.
US10036037B2	Insect inhibitory proteins Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran and Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC2421 TIC3008, and TIC7055. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Coleopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC2421, TIC3008, and TIC7055 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
US10036036B1	Compositions and methods for deploying a transgenic refuge as a seed blend Methods and compositions for deploying refuge seeds together with transgenic crop seeds are provided. The refuge seeds can be non-transgenic seeds of a similar variety to that of the transgenic crop seeds, or the refuge seeds can be a transgenic variety, but in either case lacking a transgenic trait conferring pest protection found in the transgenic crop seeds.
US10036034B2	Sequences involved in plant yield and methods of using Nucleic acid sequences involved in plant yield are provided, as are methods of using such nucleic acid sequences.
US10036029B2	Molecular markers for low palmitic acid content in sunflower (Helianthus annus), and methods of using the same This disclosure concerns methods and compositions for identifying sunflower plants that have a low palmitic acid content phenotype. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct low palmitic acid content plants and germplasm, or to identify and counter-select relatively high palmitic acid content plants. This disclosure also concerns sunflower plants comprising a low palmitic acid content phenotype that are generated by methods utilizing at least one marker described herein.
US10036028B2	Maize ubiquitin promoters The Zea mays c.v. B73 Ubiquitin-1 (Z. mays c.v. B73 Ubi-1) promoter drives high levels of constitutive transgene expression in plants. Repeated use of the same Z. mays c.v. B73 Ubi-1 promoter in multi-gene constructs may also lead to gene silencing, thereby making transgenic products less efficacious. Provided are gene regulatory promoter elements, constructs, and methods for expressing a transgene in plant cells and/or plant tissues using gene regulatory elements from the Ubi-1 promoter of a different Zea species, Z. luxurians v1.
US10036025B2	Oligonucleotide compositions with enhanced efficiency The oligonucleotide compositions of the present invention make use of combinations of oligonucleotides. In one aspect, the invention features an oligonucleotide composition including at least 2 different oligonucleotides targeted to a target gene. This invention also provides methods of inhibiting protein synthesis in a cell and methods of identifying oligonucleotide compositions that inhibit synthesis of a protein in a cell.
US10036024B2	siRNA compositions that specifically downregulate expression of a variant of the PNPLA3 gene and methods of use thereof for treating a chronic liver disease or alcoholic liver disease (ALD) The invention provides siRNA compositions that specifically downregulates expression of a variant of the PNPLA3 gene and methods of use thereof for treating a chronic liver disease or alcoholic liver disease (ALD).
US10036023B2	Treatment of disease by modulation of SIRT6 An aspect of an embodiment of the invention relates to providing treatment of disease, in particular age-related disease, through increasing or decreasing the activity of SIRT6 protein. This may be accomplished through upregulation and downregulation of expression of SIRT6 in mammals. It has been found by the inventors that mice over-expressing SIRT6 have a longer lifespan in comparison to control mice, indicating that increasing SIRT6 expression can lengthen lifespan of mammals. Agents which modulate SIRT6 expression through, for example binding to 3′UTR region of human mRNA encoding SIRT6 or by blocking binding of agents to 3′UTR region of human mRNA encoding SIRT6, have been identified.
US10036011B2	Scavenger compounds for improved sequencing-by-synthesis The present invention discloses methods of applications of indole-3-propionic acid, L-carnitine and O-acetyl-L-carnitine in one or more different reactive steps of a sequencing-by-synthesis workflow. The reactive steps employing these compounds include, but are not limited to, cleaving, imaging, incorporating bases and washing. The use of these new compounds provides improved sequencing performance including, but not limited to, lower error rates, higher sequence outputs and/or longer read lengths.
US10036006B2	Cell washing device using a wave A system is disclosed for washing a selected component and removing the selected component from a wash material. The selected component may include red blood cells that are washed to remove a rejuvenating solution. The red blood cells may then be removed with various systems, such as a standing acoustic wave system from the wash solution. Pumps and flow restrictors that provide steady flow from pumps that generate pulsed flow are also disclosed.
US10036002B2	Factor X activation Methods and systems for activating Factor X are disclosed.
US10036000B2	Beta-galactosidase The present invention relates to a novel beta-galactosidase, and more particularly to a novel beta-galactosidase derived from Bacillus circulans, a gene encoding the beta-galactosidase, a recombinant vector and a recombinant microorganism, which contain the gene, a method for producing a beta-galactosidase using the recombinant microorganism, and a method for producing galactooligosaccharide using the beta-galactosidase. The use of the novel beta-galactosidase according to the present invention makes it possible to efficiently produce a large amount of galactooligosaccharide.
US10035999B2	Host cell capable of producing enzymes useful for degradation of lignocellulosic material The invention relates to a host cell comprising at least four different heterologous polynucleotides chose from the group of polynucleotides encoding cellulases, hemicellulases and pectinases, wherein the host cell is capable of producing the at least four different enzymes chosen from the group of cellulases, hemicellulases and pectinases, wherein the host cell is a filam-tous fungus and is capable of secretion of the at least four different enzymes. This host cell can suitably be used for the production of an enzyme composition that can be use in a process for the saccharification of cellulosic material.
US10035998B2	Variants of a family 44 xyloglucanase The present invention relates to variants of a parent xyloglucanase. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variant xyloglucanases and to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotide.
US10035990B2	Specific internalization of nanoparticles into protein cages The invention relates to a method to encapsulate nanoparticles into a protein cage by inserting the nanoparticles into the core through holes. Currently commercially available nanoparticles can be functionalized using the inventive method. The inventive hybrids have applications in biosensing and bioimaging. The use of an affinity between poly-histidine chains and nitrilotriacetic acid as chelating reagent to obtain the inventive cages and hybrid assemblies by the method according to the invention is shown in FIG. 1.
US10035989B2	Method for producing polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the seed of transgenic plants by introducing, into the organism, nucleic acids which encode polypeptides with a ω3-desaturase, Δ12-desaturase, Δ6-desaturase, Δ6-elongase, Δ5-desaturase, Δ5-elongase and/or Δ4-desaturase activity. The invention furthermore relates to recombinant nucleic acid molecules comprising the nucleic acid sequences which encode the aforementioned polypeptides, either jointly or individually, and transgenic plants which comprise the aforementioned recombinant nucleic acid molecules. Furthermore, the invention relates to the generation of a transgenic plant and to oils, lipids and/or fatty acids with an elevated content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid, as the result of the expression of the elongases and desaturases used in the process according to the invention.
US10035988B2	Enone reductases The disclosure relates to engineered enone reductase polypeptides having improved properties, polynucleotides encoding the engineered polypeptides, related vectors, host cells, and methods for making the engineered enone reductase polypeptides. The disclosure also provides methods of using the engineered enone reductase polypeptides for chemical transformations.
US10035982B2	Method of preparing autologous cells and methods of use for therapy A method for expanding mesenchymal cells derived from autologous bone marrow in autologous culture medium which can be used in a clinical setting, and a business method for performing such expansions in the future as a service for patients. A method for expanding mesenchymal cells derived from autologous bone marrow in autologous culture medium including a diagnostic kit for the autologous cell therapy to determine whether a patient will respond to the autologous cell therapy for treatment of a disease, in which said kit comprising a system for detecting gene and protein expression comprising at least two isolated DNA molecules wherein each isolated DNA molecule detects expression of a gene that is differentially expressed in the tissue of the patient that is intended to be the source of the autologous cell therapy.
US10035980B2	Extracellular matrix derived from stem cells and methods for production The subject invention pertains to acellular extracellular matrix (ECM) and methods for preparing it. In one embodiment, the ECM is prepared from 3-D aggregates of pluripotent stem cells or from embryoid bodies. In one embodiment, the ECM is in the form of acellular microspheres. The stem cells used in the present invention can be embryonic stem cells (ESC). In a specific embodiment, the stem cells or embryoid bodies are from human. The ECM of the invention can be mass produced using PSC aggregates or embryoid bodies in large scale bioreactors. The acellular ECM produced using the present invention can be used for injection into a person or animal to regenerate tissue and/or treat a disease or condition. A method of the invention comprises growing stem cells in suspension culture as aggregates, e.g., in a bioreactor. Acellular ECM is then prepared from the cell aggregates by decellularization. In a specific embodiment, a decellularization reagent comprising Triton X-100 is used, followed by treatment with a DNase.
US10035979B2	Beer making machine with direct steam injection A beer making system may use direct steam injection during wort manufacturing. Steam may be added directly to the wort, and may be part of a recirculating mash system. The steam may be the primary mechanism for adding heat to the system, and may eliminate many problems that often occur when using conventional heating systems. A water reservoir may feed a stream generator, which may inject steam into wort during mashing or boiling steps. A controller may monitor temperature and other parameters, and may calculate the dilution of wort based on the water added through the steam injection and allow a brewing system to compensate for said dilution and still produce desired results.
US10035977B2	Caustic free low temperature ware wash detergent for reducing scale build-up Caustic-free detergent compositions are provided. Detergent compositions including an aminocarboxylate, water conditioning agent, non-caustic source of alkalinity and water beneficially do not require the use of additional surfactants and/or polymers to provide suitable detergency and prevent scale build-up on treated surfaces. The detergent compositions are used with a sanitizer to employ the caustic-free detergent compositions are particularly suitable for use as low temperature ware wash detergents that beneficially reduce scale build-up. Methods of employing the caustic-free detergent compositions are also provided.
US10035970B2	Friction-reducing compound, method of producing same, and lubricant composition A lubricant composition for improving fuel economy of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine includes a base oil and a friction-reducing compound. The friction reducing compound has the following general formula: wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms, each R1 is an independently selected hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is 1.
US10035969B2	Auxiliary emergency protective lubrication system for metal mechanical components An auxiliary lubricant comprising a composition, the comprising intermediate molecular weight surfactant-functionalized nanoparticles dispersed in a base oil.
US10035964B2	Circulating fluidized bed gasification or combustion system The present invention is related to a circulating fluidized bed gasification or combustion system (1) using coal or biomass as raw material and comprising a combustion/gasification reactor (2); a cyclone (3) which is in connection with the reactor (2) so as to seperate solid particles from gas flow; a downcomer (4) which is in connection with the reactor (2) and the cyclone (3), extends along the reactor (2), and enables solid particles captured by the cyclone (3) to be sent to the combustion/gasification reactor (2) again; a distributing plate (5) which is in connection with the reactor (2) and provides primary gas supply to the system (1) homogeneously; at least one conduit which is positioned parallel to the downcomer (4); an ejector (7) which is positioned on the downcomer (4) vertically, comprises at least one nozzle (6) spraying pressurized gas towards the reactor (2).
US10035962B2	Trim dewaxing of distillate fuel Methods and catalysts are provided for performing dewaxing of diesel boiling range fractions, such as trim dewaxing, that allow for production of diesel boiling range fuels with improved cold flow properties at desirable yields. In some aspects, the methods can include use of dewaxing catalysts based on an MEL framework structure (ZSM-11) to provide improved dewaxing activity. In some aspects improved dewaxing is achieved operating at lower pressures and with higher amounts of organic nitrogen slip from hydrotreatment.
US10035958B2	Processing materials Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation. Hydrocarbon-containing materials are also used as feedstocks.
US10035952B2	PDMS-based ligands for quantum dots in silicones The invention provides a process for the production of a light converter comprising a siloxane polymer matrix with light converter nano particles embedded therein, the process comprising (a) mixing (i) light converter nano particles having an outer surface grafted with grafting ligands and (ii) curable siloxane polymers, and (b) curing the curable siloxane polymers, thereby producing the light converter; wherein the grafting ligands comprise siloxane grafting ligands having x1 Si backbone elements, wherein at least one Si backbone element of each siloxane grafting ligand comprises a side group having a grafting functionality; wherein the curable siloxane polymers have y1 Si backbone elements; and wherein x1 is at least 20, wherein y1 is at least 2, and wherein x1/y1≥0.8.
US10035951B2	Security composition and use thereof A security product is disclosed herein comprising a pouch containing a composition, the composition including a mixture of a liquid, a polymer, a light-emitting material and a plurality of marker materials. The pouch may form part of a blocking device blocking an access passage that gives access to a restricted area, such as a manhole, and the composition may be transferred onto an object or individual coming into contact with the composition if an attempt is made to break through the pouch.
US10035945B2	Methods of delaying the curing of moisture sensitive curable elastomers A method of treating a formation that includes injecting gelling components curable by a moisture cure into a selected region of the formation; and controlling the onset of curing of the gelling components by contacting the gelling components with a drying agent is disclosed.
US10035944B2	Using synthetic acid compositions as alternatives to conventional acids in the oil and gas industry A synthetic acid composition for use in oil industry activities is disclosed. The composition comprises urea and hydrogen chloride in a molar ratio of not less than 0.1:1; a metal iodide or iodate; an alcohol or derivative thereof. Optionally, the composition may include formic acid or a derivative thereof propylene glycol or a derivative thereof, ethylene glycol glycerol or a mixture thereof; cinnamaldehyde or a derivative thereof; and a phosphonic acid derivative.
US10035943B2	Epoxy resin formulations containing an impact modifier for use in subterranean wells A fluid composition comprising: (A) a liquid hardenable resin component comprising an epoxy resin; (B) a hardening agent component comprising a hardening agent for the epoxy resin; (C) an impact modifier component comprising an impact modifier selected to impart an increased impact resistance after hardening of the epoxy resin. A method of treating a treatment zone of a well, the method comprising: introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore; and allowing the treatment fluid to form a hardened mass the well bore.
US10035940B2	Compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and methods of use thereof The present invention relates to a composition comprising HFO-1234yf, or trans-HFO-1234ze, or a mixture thereof; HFC-32; and HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, or a mixture thereof, wherein said composition is selected from the group consisting of: (I) a first composition, wherein said HFO-1234yf or trans-HFO-1234ze or a mixture thereof is at least 56 weight percent of said first composition; (II) a second composition, wherein said HFC-32 is at most 29 weight percent of said second composition; (III) a third composition, wherein said HFC-152a is at least 56 weight percent said third composition; (IV) a fourth composition, wherein said HFC-32 is at least 56 weight percent of said fourth composition; (V) a fifth composition comprising trans-HFO-1234ze, HFC-32, and HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, or a mixture thereof; and (VI) a sixth composition, wherein said HFO-1243zf or mixture thereof with HFC-152a is at most 20 weight percent of said sixth composition.
US10035939B2	Refrigerant composition and its preparation method The invention relates to a refrigerant composition and its preparation method, which is characterized by the composition of the following weight percentages: 1,1,1-trifluoroethane: 1-3% Difluoromethane: 8-12% Pentafluoroethane: 40-44% 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane: 42-46% N-butane: 2-4%. Compared with the existing technology, the refrigerant composition provided by the present invention can be used to replace R22 and charged directly into such refrigeration and air conditioning systems as household air conditioner/heat pump unit, unitary air conditioners, refrigeration condensing units, water chillers and other. And the present invention is very close to the physical parameters of R22, compatible with the lubricating oil, conduits and components of the existing R22 system and can also be directly charged to replace R22 with a low cost and good refrigeration efficiency and cooling effect. Moreover, this invention will not deplete the stratospheric ozone layer while having a simple preparation method.
US10035938B2	Heat transfer fluid replacing R-134a A heat transfer method using ternary composition containing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1-difluoroethane and difluoromethane, as a heat transfer fluid in refrigeration systems, to replace R-134a. 1. A method of modifying a heat transfer system containing R-134a comprising removing R-134a and adding a composition comprising a refrigerant consisting essentially of: 70 to 88 wt % of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; 4 to 16 wt % of difluoromethane; 8 to 14 wt % of 1,1-difluoroethane; and optionally, a stabilizer.
US10035937B2	Low GWP heat transfer compositions The present invention relates, in part, to heat transfer compositions, methods, and uses thereof that include (a) from about 17% to about 40% by weight of HFC-32; (b) from about 51% to about 83% by weight of a tetrafluoropropene; and (c) from greater than about 0% to less than about 9% by weight of CO2. The amount of component (c) improves one or more of a capacity, efficiency, discharge temperature, discharge pressure, and/or energy consumption of the composition, particularly in a low or medium temperature refrigeration system and as compared to composition lacking component (c) and/or the refrigerant R-404A.
US10035936B2	A-staged thermoplastic-polyimide (TPI) adhesive compound and method of use A compound and method of use thereof consisting of an A-staged thermoplastic-polyimide (TPI) adhesive, a viscous uncured liquid of polyamic-acid polymer (PAA), the TPI precursor, synthesized and dissolved in a polar aprotic organic solvent, and including, as appropriate, combinations of particulate ceramic and/or metallic thermally conducting, electrically insulating, and thermally conducting, electrically conducting fillers for interface-bonding to create a robust joint between surfaces with conventional lamination processes that utilize relatively moderate temperatures and applied pressures.
US10035935B2	Hot melt adhesive The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive being highly environmentally-friendly, and as well having sufficient pressure-sensitive adhesiveness, adhesion, thermal stability and the like. The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a polar functional group-modified polymer, (B) an aliphatic polyester-based resin, (C) a tackifier resin and (D) a thermoplastic elastomer.
US10035931B2	Highly tackified acrylate pressure sensitive adhesives The present invention relates to a radiation crosslinkable pressure sensitive adhesive precursor comprising: a) an acrylate base polymer; b) a co-polymerized type (II) photocrosslinker, in a amount greater than 0.05 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of acrylate base polymer; c) a co-polymerized hydrogen-donating monomer; and d) a tackifying resin, in an amount greater than 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of acrylate base polymer. The present invention is also directed to a method of preparing a radiation crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive.
US10035926B2	Ionic liquid catalysts in sulfur-containing polymer compositions Compositions comprising thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymers, curing agents reactive with the thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymers, and ionic liquid catalysts, useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. The use of ionic liquid catalysts provides curable sealant compositions having an extended working time and a rapid cure rate.
US10035920B2	Biopolymer-based inks and use thereof The present application discloses biopolymer-based ink formulations that are useful for inkjet printing and other applications. Related methods are also disclosed.
US10035917B2	Moisture and ultraviolet light barrier composition A composition for the creation of a protective barrier on a wide variety of materials to prevent the deterioration and degradation caused by exposure to moisture and sun over time.
US10035904B2	Bicycle tire A bicycle tire comprising at least one rubber composition based on at least one styrene/butadiene copolymer, SBR, having a Tg of greater than or equal to −65° C., at a content of greater than or equal to 50 parts per hundred parts of elastomer, phr, a reinforcing filler at a content of greater than 100 phr comprising at least carbon black, and a plasticizing system at a content of greater than 100 phris provided. The content of plasticizer is greater than the content of reinforcing filler and the weight fraction of elastomer in the composition is less than or equal to 33%.
US10035903B2	Modified soybean oil-extended SBR compounds and vulcanizates filled with carbon black Rubber formulations include a rubber and a norbornylized seed oil. The norbornylized seed oil is a seed oil that is modified with norbornylene groups. The norbornylized seed oil can replace petroleum oils currently often used in rubber formulations. A process for creating a rubber formulation includes the steps of adding a norbornylized seed oil to a rubber, wherein the norbornylized seed oil is a seed oil modified with norbornylene groups.
US10035902B2	Resin blend Provided are a resin blend for melt processing, a pellet and a method of preparing a resin article using the same. The resin blend may include a first resin, and a second resin having a difference in melt viscosity from the first resin of 0.1 to 3000 pa*s at a shear rate of 100 to 1000 s−1 and a processing temperature of the resin blend. The resin blend can improve mechanical and surface characteristics of a resin article. Further, since coating or plating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.
US10035899B2	Polycarbonate resin composition, and molded article and method for manufacturing same According to an embodiment, provided is a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin, wherein a molded product of the polycarbonate resin composition has an integrated value of an amount of chemiluminescence derived from organic peroxide of 4,000 to 12,000 counts per mg of the molded product, and the integrated value of the amount of chemiluminescence is a value obtained by integrating the amount of chemiluminescence at a wavelength of 405 to 650 nm that is measured during 480 seconds in which under a nitrogen atmosphere the temperature is raised from 100° C. to 350° C. at a rate of 50° C./minute and thereafter is maintained at 350° C. for 180 seconds.
US10035896B2	Salts of pyrophosphonic acid as flame retardants Flame retardant polymer compositions comprising certain thermally stable salts of pyrophosphonic acid as flame retardant materials, which flame retardant materials comprise one or more than one metals, are prepared and have excellent flame retardant activity.
US10035895B2	Form-in-place conductive and waterproof colloid The present invention discloses a form-in-place conductive and waterproof colloid, being composed of: dimethyl siloxane or dimethylvinyl-terminated or vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane; hydroxy terminated polydimethylsiloxane; dispersant; dimethyl, methylhydrogen siloxane crosslinking agent; adhesion promoter; Pt catalyst; forming agent; hydrocarbon solvent; Nickel Graphite; thickening agent; Trimethylated silica; and inhibitor. With the implementation of the present invention, no production mold or die cutter is required to simplify the process of applying the colloid and reduce the cost of applying, and with the characteristics of being providing waterproof and dustproof capability for enclosures, providing excellent adhesion capability, providing excellent compressibility and resilience, isolating EMI and providing EMI shielding capability at the same time. Besides, the space required is small when forming or applying making the colloid suitable for applications to small or mini devices and save the cost of material and cost of implementation.
US10035894B2	Coloured TPU foam material, preparation method and use thereof, as well as method for preparing shaped body, sheet and shoe material by using same Disclosed are a colored TPU foam material, a preparation method and a use thereof, as we as a method for preparing a shaped body, a sheet and a shoe material by using same. The colored TPU foam material is composed of colored foam particles or colored foam sheets; the concentration of a pigment in the colored foam particles or the colored foam sheets is 0.01-5 wt %; the pigment has the same concentration inside and outside the colored TPU foam material, and the colored TPU foam material has a hardness of shore A 5-65, a density of 0.05-0.5 g/cm3, and an average cell size of less than 100 μm. The present invention has features such as a good internal and external color uniformity, no wrinkles being present on the surface, etc.
US10035893B2	Blow-molded foam and method of forming the same A blow-molded foam is provided by foaming and blow-molding the resin material including a polyethylene resin. The foamed resin includes the antioxidant by 300 ppm or more in total. The antioxidant is preferably the combination of a phosphorus antioxidant and a phenolic antioxidant. The optimum amount of phosphorus antioxidant to be included is 250 ppm to 3000 ppm, and that of phenolic antioxidant is 250 ppm to 750 ppm. In the manufacture, the collected resin material and the resin including 300 ppm or more of the antioxidant are melted and kneaded and the foaming agent is mixed thereto to provide the foamed resin, and the foamed resin is blow-molded.
US10035892B2	Flame-retardant expandable polymers The present relates to flame-retardant expandable polymers and to polymer foams and to the use thereof. These flame-retardant expandable polymers and polymer foams can be contained in one or several pressurized containers. According to the present, at least one of the following phosphorus compounds is used as a flame retardant: phosphorus compound according to formula (Ia): (Ia) 10-hydroxy-9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO-OH); or the salts thereof according to formula (Ib): (Ib) (DOPO-OR); or the ring-opened hydrolysates thereof according to formula (Ic): (Ic).
US10035891B2	Modified thermoplastic polyurethane rolling film and preparation method This present invention discloses a modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rolling film and relates to a preparation method thereof. The modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rolling film comprises: 100 parts by weight of TPU resin, 3 to 8 parts by weight of Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) resin, 5 to 10 parts by weight of Thermo Plastic Silicone Vulcanizate (TPSiV) resin, 5 to 15 parts by weight of TPU color masterbatch, 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of antioxidant, 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of light stabilizer, 10 to 15 parts by weight of flame retardant, and 0.03 to 0.1 parts by weight of compound lubricant. This kind of rolling film has a uniform thickness and high surface gloss, and is yellowing resistant, abrasion resistant, flame retardant, and low-temperature resistant.
US10035889B2	Optical film Disclosed is an optical film having low wavelength dispersibility which is obtained by stretching a film formed of a fluorine-containing cyclic olefin polymer including at least one selected from a repeating structural unit represented by the formula described below, wherein a phase difference at a wavelength of 550 nm is greater than or equal to 50 nm, wavelength dispersibility represented by a ratio Re (400 nm)/Re (550 nm) of a phase difference Re (400 nm) at a wavelength of 400 nm to a phase difference Re (550 nm) at a wavelength of 550 nm is 1.00 to 1.05, wavelength dispersibility represented by a ratio Re (400 nm)/Re (800 nm) of a phase difference Re (400 nm) at a wavelength of 400 nm to a phase difference Re (800 nm) at a wavelength of 800 nm is 1.00 to 1.05, and total light transmittance is greater than or equal to 92%.
US10035888B2	Non-birefringent resin material and film Disclosed herein is a non-birefringent resin material that is very small in both orientation birefringence and photoelastic birefringence, has high transparency, and is capable of providing a molded article having few foreign matter defects and a film made of such a material. The non-birefringent resin material contains a resin (A) and a polymer (B) and has an orientation birefringence of −1.7×10−4 to 1.7×10−4 and a photoelastic constant of −4×10−12 to 4×10−12 Pa−1.
US10035887B2	Manufacturing method for nanoparticle A manufacturing method for nanoparticles including an amphiphilic block polymer having a uniform particle diameters has steps of forming a laminar flow of polymer solution by inducing a solution comprising an amphiphilic block polymer having a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic block in an organic solvent into a polymer solution supply flow passage, a step of forming at least two laminar flows of a water system solution by inducing the water system solution to at least two water system solution supply passages, and a step of forming nanoparticles comprising the amphiphilic block polymer by making a confluence as if at least two laminar flows of water system solution sandwich the laminar flow of the polymer solution.
US10035882B2	Flame retardant PHT compositions Hexahydrotriazine (HT) materials and hemiaminal (HA) materials derived from aromatic, aliphatic, and/or polyether diamines may be used as a platform for creating flame retardant materials. Various flame retardant material precursors may be incorporated into the HA and HT materials. Examples of flame retardant precursors may include organohalogen materials, organophosphorous materials, melamines, and dianiline compounds, among others. The flame retardant materials and precursors may be single molecule species, oligomers, and/or polymers (i.e., polyhexahydrotriazine, PHT, polyhemiaminal, PHA). The flame retardant materials may be made using an aromatic diamine, an aliphatic diamine, a polyether diamine, or a mixture thereof to react with an aldehyde (i.e. formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde). Such flame retardant material precursors will complex with the diamine monomers via a copolymerization reaction to form the flame retardant materials.
US10035877B1	Matrix-bondable lactide monomors for polylactide synthesis A process of forming a matrix-bondable polylactide includes forming a methylidene lactide molecule from an L-lactide molecule. The process includes forming a functionalized lactide monomer from the methylidene lactide molecule. The process also includes forming a lactide feedstock that includes at least the functionalized lactide monomer. The process further includes polymerizing the lactide feedstock to form the matrix-bondable polylactide.
US10035876B2	Branched poly (hydroxy acid) and production process thereof Process for manufacturing a polymer by polycondensation of a hydroxy acid, said polymer comprising at least 80% by weight of units that correspond to the hydroxy acid, according to which at least one polyfunctional reactant capable of giving rise to the formation of a three-dimensional polymer network is mixed with the hydroxy acid, and according to which the mixture is subjected to temperature and pressure conditions and for a duration which are all suitable for giving rise to the formation of the network. Poly(hydroxy acid) (PHA) obtainable by such a process.
US10035875B2	Patterned film structure, patterned film composite structure, method of selective inhibition of formation of organic film and method of selective adjustment of thickness of organic film A patterned film structure consists of a substrate and of a patterned polymeric layer which selectively covers and exposes part of the surface of the substrate. The patterned polymeric layer is selected form at least one of an unsubstituted poly-para-xylylene and a substituted poly-para-xylylene.
US10035873B2	Rapid curing thiol epoxy resin with improved compression strength performance Aspects described herein generally describe epoxy resins and methods of epoxy resin formation. In some embodiments, a resin includes the reaction product of one or more polythiols, one or more polyepoxides, one or more fillers and one or more amine catalysts. Polythiols have between two and about ten thiol moieties. Polyepoxides have between two and about ten epoxy moieties. One or more amine catalysts of the formula NR1R2R3, wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently linear or branched C1-20 alkyl or two or more of R1, R2, and R3 combine to form cycloalkyl. The resin has a compressive strength of at least 14 ksi at 2% offset at 70° F. and at least 8 ksi at 2% offset at 190° F.
US10035871B2	Urethane-crosslinked biodegradable elastomers Among other things, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for an elastomeric cross-linked polyester material. Such an elastomeric cross-linked polyester material, in some embodiments, comprises a plurality of polymeric units of the general formula (-A-B—)p, wherein p is an integer greater than 1; and a plurality of urethane cross-links each of which covalently links two polymeric units to one another, which two linked polymeric unit each had at least one free hydroxyl or amino group prior to formation of the crosslink.
US10035870B2	Copolymers containing polyether-polysiloxane macromonomer units, process of their preparation and their use in coating compositions and polymeric moulding compounds The invention relates to copolymers obtainable from polyether-polysiloxane containing macromonomers, and a process for preparation thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the copolymers as additives in compositions such as coating compositions and polymeric molding compounds as well as such compositions containing at least one inventive copolymer.
US10035869B2	Copolymer, aqueous ink, and ink cartridge To provide a copolymer including: a structural unit represented by the following General Formula (1) where X represents a hydrogen atom or a cation; a structural unit expressed by the following Structural Formula (1); and a structural unit represented by the following General Formula (2) where R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, L is a single bond or —(CH2)n—O—CO— where n is an integer in a range of from 2 through 18, and a carbonyl carbon atom in the —(CH2)n—O—CO— is bound to naphthyl.
US10035868B2	Continuity compositions and methods of making and using the same Continuity compositions are provided as are methods of their preparation. The compositions comprise metal carboxylate salts and fatty amines and find advantageous use in olefin polymerization processes.
US10035865B2	Preparation of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride The present disclosure relates to a process for the preparation of CPVC which includes reacting PVC with chlorine at a pre-determined temperature in the presence of at least one irradiation source having wavelength ranging from 254 and 530 nm while maintaining the radiant flux from 1.5 to 2 W/kg of PVC, irradiance at 0.13 W/cm2 and the number of photons emitted per second from 3×1018 to 5×1018, under agitation, for a time period ranging from 3 to 4 hours to obtain CPVC. The CPVC prepared from the afore-stated process has a whiteness index ranging from 89 to 96, a yellowness index ranging from 1.23 to 1.73 and stability ranging from 648 to 684 seconds. The rate of the chlorination reaction after employing the afore-stated process parameters ranges from 1.6 to 4.36 mole/hour/kg.
US10035862B2	Stable formulations of immunoglobulin single variable domains The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains, in particular immunoglobulin single variable domains directed against von Willebrand Factor (vWF). The invention provides formulations which are stable upon storage for prolonged periods of time and over a broad range of temperatures. The formulations of the invention ensure a high stability of the polypeptide, allowing multiple freeze-thaw cycles without chemical or physical deterioration, and provide stability in relation to mechanical stress, such as shake, shear or stir stress. They are suitable for pharmaceutical and diagnostic preparations and compatible with pharmaceutically acceptable diluents.
US10035859B2	Anti-alpha V beta 6 antibodies and uses thereof Humanized antibodies and antibody fragments thereof that bind to αvβ6 are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using these antibodies and antibody fragments to treat or prevent αvβ6-mediated diseases such as fibrosis and cancer.
US10035857B2	Regulatory T cell mediator proteins and uses thereof The present invention relates to novel regulatory T cell proteins. One protein, designated PD-L3, resembles members of the PD-L1 family, and co-stimulates αCD3 proliferation of T cells in vitro. A second, TNF-like, protein has also been identified as being upregulated upon αCD3/αGITR stimulation. This protein has been designated Treg-sTNF. Proteins, antibodies, activated T cells and methods for using the same are disclosed.In particular methods of using these proteins and compounds, preferably antibodies, which bind or modulate (agonize or antagonize) the activity of these proteins, as immune modulators and for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disease, allergy, infection and inflammatory conditions, e.g. multiple sclerosis is disclosed.
US10035847B2	Amyloid protofibril antibodies and methods of use thereof The invention relates to methods for obtaining antibodies that recognize amyloid protofibrils and antibodies that recognize one or more amyloid protofibrils. Also provided are methods of using the antibodies to prevent or inhibit amyloid disease in a subject, to diagnose amyloid disease in a subject, and to detect amyloid protofibrils in a sample.
US10035845B2	Neutralizing antibodies to HIV-1 and their use Monoclonal neutralizing antibodies are disclosed that specifically bind to the CD4 binding site of HIV-1 gp120. Monoclonal neutralizing antibodies also are disclosed that specifically bind to HIV-1 gp41. The identification of these antibodies, and the use of these antibodies are also disclosed. Methods are also provided for enhancing the binding and neutralizing activity of any antibody using epitope scaffold probes.
US10035840B2	Targeted coagulation factors and method of using the same Targeted coagulation factors comprising a coagulation factor linked with at least one domain that specifically binds to a membrane protein on a blood cell is provided. The disclosed targeted coagulation factors increase the efficiency of coagulation factors and prolong their duration of action and thus, are an improvement for the treatment of hematological diseases such as hemophilia A.
US10035839B2	Blood glucose lowering compound The present invention relates to the field of medicine and the treatment of diabetes or hyperglycemia within that field. More particularly, the invention relates to a compound that lowers blood glucose, pharmaceutical compositions containing such a compound, and therapeutic uses of such a compound. The compound claimed herein comprises an A chain and a B chain, wherein the amino acid sequence of the A chain is SEQ ID NO: 1 and the amino acid sequence of the B chain is SEQ ID NO: 2.
US10035837B2	Water soluble membrane proteins and methods for the preparation and use thereof The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a water-soluble variant of a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR), the method comprising replacing residues leucine (L), isoleucine (I), valine (V), and phenylalanine (F) in hydrophilic surface α-helical positions b, c, and f but not positions a, d, e, and g within the 7-transmembrane α-helical domain of the GPCR with glutamine (Q), threonine (T), threonine (T), and tyrosine (Y), respectively.
US10035836B1	Modified IL-2 variants that selectively activate regulatory T cells The invention described herein is a novel IL-2 protein with selective agonist activity for Regulatory T cells and with an additional amino acid substitution that enable chemical conjugation with Polyethyene Glycol (PEG) that increase circulating half-life compared to the IL-2 selective agonist alone. A preferred IL-2 selective agonist variant is IL2/N88R/C125S/D109C.
US10035835B2	Targeted modified TNF family members The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains carry one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
US10035832B2	HLA-A24 agonist epitopes of MUC1-C oncoprotein and compositions and methods of use The invention provides a human cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) agonist epitope from the C-terminal subunit of mucin 1 (MUC1-C), which can be used as a peptide, polypeptide (protein), and/or in vaccine or other composition for the prevention or therapy of cancer. The invention further provides a nucleic acid encoding the peptide, protein, or polypeptide, a vector comprising the nucleic acid, a cell comprising the peptide, polypeptide, nucleic acid, or vector, and compositions thereof.
US10035831B2	Oxidized Aβ peptide The invention provides an Aβ peptide aggregation inhibitor, an Aβ peptide toxicity reducing agent, and a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's disease. The oxidized Aβ peptide in which one or more amino acid residues of Aβ peptide have been oxidized (excluding an oxidized Aβ peptide in which only Met has been oxidized).
US10035826B2	Proteins and nucleic acids from meningitis/sepsis-associated Escherichia coli Disclosed herein are various open reading frames from a strain of E. coli responsible for neonatal meningitis (MNEC), and a subset of these that is of particular interest for preparing compositions for immunizing against MNEC infections.
US10035817B2	Method of purifying cell-binding agent-cytotoxic agent conjugates with a PVDF membrane The invention provides processes for preparing purified cell-binding agent cytotoxic agent conjugates comprising subjecting a mixture comprising a cell-binding agent cytotoxic agent conjugate and one or more impurities to a polyvinyl difluoride (PVDF) membrane to remove at least a portion of the impurities from the mixture, thereby providing a purified cell-binding agent cytotoxic agent conjugate.
US10035814B2	Guanine analogs as telomerase substrates and telomere length affectors This invention relates to compounds useful for inhibiting telomere elongation. More specifically, the invention provides nucleotide analogs that are incorporated into telomeres by telomerase thereby inhibiting elongation of telomeres. The compounds are use in treating cancer and other cell proliferative diseases.
US10035813B2	Prodrug derivatives of (E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide In part, the present disclosure is directed to prodrug derivatives of (E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide compounds with significant solubility and bioavailability profiles.
US10035812B2	Perfluoropolyether-modified polysilazane, making method, surface treating agent, and treated article A perfluoropolyether-modified polysilazane of silazane units of formula (1), where Q is a divalent organic group, p and q are an integer of at least 1, r and s are an integer of at least 0, and x is an integer of 1 to 3. A surface treating agent comprising the polysilazane is improved in water/oil repellency, surface slip and smear wipe-off. F(CF2O)p(CF2CF2O)q(CF2CF2CF2O)r(CF2CF2CF2CF2O)s—CxF2x-Q-Si(NH)1.5 (1)
US10035810B2	5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[b]thieno-[2,3-d]azepine derivative There is provided a 5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[b]thieno-[2,3-d]azepine derivative which is useful in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and for the prevention of disease associated with RSV infection. (Formula (1)).
US10035803B2	Synthesis of copanlisib and its dihydrochloride salt The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing copanlisib, and copanlisib dihydrochloride, to novel intermediate compounds, and to the use of said novel intermediate compounds for the preparation of said copanlisib.
US10035802B2	Solid state forms of ibrutinib The present invention encompasses solid state forms of Ibrutinib, including forms G, J and K, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
US10035801B2	Pyrazolo compounds and uses thereof Provided are compounds useful as inhibitors of one or more histone demethylases, such as KDM5. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising compounds of the present invention and methods of using the present composition in the treatment of various disorders.
US10035800B2	Substituted 1,4,10-triazadibenzo[cd,f]azulenes, substituted 1,4,5,10-tetraazadibenzo[cd,f]azulenes and substituted 1,4,5,7,10-pentaazadibenzo[cd,f]azulenes as bromodomain inhibitors The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R6, Y1, Y3, A1, A2, A3 and A4 have any of the values defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, and AIDS. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of formula (I).
US10035798B2	Preparation method for praziquantel and intermediate compounds thereof Disclosed is a preparation method for praziquantel and intermediates thereof. The method includes: obtaining a target product praziquantel by using β-phenethylamine as an initial raw material through a condensation reaction with chloroacetyl chloride, a substitution reaction with ethanolamine, and an acylation reaction with cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride, followed by an oxidation reaction and cyclization reaction. Also disclosed are two key intermediates, namely, a compound of formula IV and a compound of formula V for preparing praziquantel. The preparation method is reasonable and simple in its technological design, uses moderate reaction conditions, and is economical and environmentally friendly. Additionally, the raw materials are inexpensive and easy to obtain, the key intermediates are easy to prepare, and the total reaction yield and purity of the obtained target compound praziquantel is high, so that industrialized mass production is easy to achieve.
US10035797B2	Fused amino pyridine as HSP90 inhibitors The present invention relates to HSP90 inhibitors containing fused amino pyridine core that are useful as inhibitors of HSP90 and their use in the treatment of HSP90 related diseases and disorders such as cancer, an autoimmune disease, or a neurodegenerative disease.
US10035794B2	Heterocyclic derivatives and their use in the treatment of neurological disorders The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, combinations thereof, and their use as medicaments, particularly for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease or diabetes via inhibition of BACE-1 or BACE-2.
US10035793B2	Method for producing 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivative The invention provides a production method of a 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivative represented by formula (A), which comprises reacting a compound represented by formula (B) and a compound represented by formula (C) in the presence of a basic compound: wherein Ar is an aromatic group or an aromatic group having substituent(s); W, X, Y and Z are each independently —S—, —N═, —CH═ or —CR═, and one selected from W, X, Y and Z is —S—; and R is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a haloalkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a haloalkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a halogen atom.
US10035791B2	Bicyclic compound and pharmaceutical composition thereof for treating stroke and use thereof The present disclosure relates to a bicyclic compound, a pharmaceutical composition thereof, and its novel use. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the bicyclic compound according to Formula I or Formula II, the pharmaceutical composition for treating a stroke, and the use of the bicyclic compound treating the stroke.
US10035787B2	Intermediate and process useful in the preparation of {2-[1-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-5-pyridin-4-yl-1H-[1,2,3]triazol-4-yl]-pyridin-3-yl}-(2-chlorophenyl)-methanone The present invention relates to novel compounds, (2-chlorophenyl)-[2-(2-hydroxy-2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)pyridin-3-yl]methanone benzoate, and (2-chlorophenyl)-[2-(2-hydroxy-2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)pyridin-3-yl]methanone toluate, which are useful intermediates for the preparation of the compound of Formula I: The present invention further relates to novel processes for preparing a crystalline compound, which is {2-[1-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-5-pyridin-4-yl-1H-[1,2,3]triazol-4-yl]-pyridin-3-yl}-(2-chlorophenyl)-methanone, Form IV.
US10035786B2	Process for the preparation of 3-(3-chloro-1h-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine 3-(3-Chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine is prepared by cyclizing 3-hydrazinopyridine.dihydrochloride with commercially available 3-ethoxyacrylonitrile to provide 3-(3-amino-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine, and by converting the amino group to a chloro group by a Sandmeyer reaction.
US10035784B2	Agonists that enhanced binding of integrin-expressing cells to integrin receptors A method of enhancing binding of cells to an integrin-binding ligand comprises treating integrin-expressing cells in vitro with an agonist of integrin, wherein the integrin is selected from the group consisting of α4β1, α5β1, α4β7, αvβ3 and αLβ2, and contacting the treated cells with an integrin-binding ligand; integrin agonist compounds having the general formula I; methods of treating integrin-expressing cells with such agonists to enhance binding; and therapeutic methods comprising administering agonist-treated cells or agonist compounds to a mammal.
US10035778B2	Meta-azacyclic amino benzoic acid derivatives as pan integrin antagonists The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical agents of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such pharmaceutical agents. Methods of using the pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders are also provided.
US10035777B2	Heterocyclic kinase inhibitors The present disclosure is generally directed to compounds which can inhibit AAK1 (adaptor associated kinase 1), compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for inhibiting AAK1.
US10035775B2	Compositions for the treatment of fibrosis and fibrosis-related conditions The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of fibrosis and fibrosis-related conditions.
US10035771B2	Mercaptonicotinic acid compound and preparation method and use thereof The present invention discloses a class of mercaptonicotinic acid compound and preparation method and use thereof; the general structural formula of the compound is as shown in Formula I. Experiment demonstrates that the mercaptonicotinic acid compound could inhibit activity of botulinum toxin endopeptidase and tetanus toxin endopeptidase in vitro, which has a significant protective effect on botulinum toxin poisoning in mice, and can be used for preparing medicine intended to prevent and/or treat botulism, as well as to prevent botulinum toxin exposure and tetanus.
US10035770B2	Compounds, compositions and methods Certain substituted urea derivatives selectively modulate the cardiac sarcomere, for example by potentiating cardiac myosin, and are useful in the treatment of systolic heart failure including congestive heart failure.
US10035767B2	Method for producing synthetic pentapeptide Provided are a method for industrially advantageously producing a highly purified pentapeptide and an intermediate thereof.A compound represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or an aralkyl group.
US10035766B2	Compositions for preventing and/or treating lysosomal storage disorders The present invention provides novel compositions as well as methods for preventing and/or treating lysosomal storage disorders. In particular, the present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating Gaucher's disease.
US10035762B2	Synthesis of succinimides and quaternary ammonium ions for use in making molecular sieves The present invention relates to the synthesis of succinimides, in particular to a method for the synthesis of a succinimide compound, comprising the step of reacting an alkyne, with carbon monoxide and ammonia or an amine, in the presence of an iron catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in an amine liquid phase and/or in the absence of an ether solvent. The succinimides may be reduced to quaternary ammonium cations which may be used as structure directing agents in the synthesis of molecular sieves.
US10035752B2	Multifunctional (meth)acrylate manufacturing method [Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a multifunctional (meth)acrylate with good yield by an ester exchange reaction of a polyhydric alcohol such as pentaerythritol or dipentaerythritol with a monofunctional (meth)acrylate.[Solution] A multifunctional (meth)acrylate manufacturing method characterized in that when manufacturing a multifunctional (meth)acrylate by an ester exchange reaction of a polyhydric alcohol with a monofunctional (meth)acrylate, catalyst (A) and catalyst (B) are used together. Catalyst (A): One or more kinds of compounds selected from a group consisting of cyclic tertiary amines with an azabicyclo structure or salts or complexes thereof, amidines or salts or complexes thereof, and compounds with a pyridine ring or salts or complexes thereof. Catalyst (B): One or more kinds of compounds selected from a group consisting of zinc-containing compounds.
US10035751B2	Process for continuously recovering (meth)acrylic acid and apparatus for the process This disclosure relates to a method for continuous recovery of (meth)acrylic acid and an apparatus used for the recovery method. The method of continuous recovery of (meth)acrylic acid according to the present invention may minimize loss of (meth)acrylic acid particularly in the distillation process, and yet enables stable operation of the distillation process and energy reduction.
US10035750B2	Preparation method for polyunsaturated fatty acid-calcium The present invention relates to a preparation method for a polyunsaturated fatty acid-calcium, primarily comprising directly reacting a polyunsaturated fatty acid material with a water-soluble calcium compound to obtain a polyunsaturated fatty acid-calcium salt. The present invention has a simple technical process, short reaction time, and high reaction yield. The produced polyunsaturated fatty acid-calcium product is of high quality, and relatively less byproducts and waste water are produced. The process is overall environmentally friendly and has small safety risks, and is suitable for scaled production.
US10035748B2	Method for catalytic generation of formic acid at an oxygen partial pressure below 1 bar and regeneration of the catalyst used therefor Methods for catalytic generation of formic acid at an oxygen partial pressure of less than 1 bar and regeneration of the catalyst used in this process, wherein a polyoxometallate ion of the general formula [PMoxVyO40]n−, which serves as the catalyst, is brought in contact with an alpha-hydroxyaldehyde, an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid, a carbohydrate, a glycoside or a polymer containing a carbon chain with at least one OH group bound as a repeatedly occurring substituent to the carbon chain and/or an O, N or S atom occurring repeatedly in the carbon chain in a liquid solution in a vessel, at a temperature above 70 ° C. and below 120 ° C.
US10035745B1	Methods of purifying crude sevoflurane A method of purifying crude sevoflurane comprising (i) providing crude sevoflurane and an aqueous base to a first centrifugal separator, wherein the crude sevoflurane comprises sevoflurane and hexafluoroisopropanol; (ii) mixing the crude sevoflurane and the aqueous base in the first centrifugal separator; and (iii) separating the sevoflurane from the aqueous base in the first centrifugal separator, thereby purifying the crude sevoflurane.
US10035743B1	Method for conversion of 1, 3, 3, 3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) to 1-chloro-3, 3, 3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) A method for converting 1, 3, 3, 3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) to 1-chloro-3, 3, 3-trifluoropropene (HCFC-1233zd) with high selectivity and without significant formation of 1, 1, 1, 3, 3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa), by reacting 1234ze and hydrogen chloride (HCl) in a gas phase using a ferric chloride (FeCl3) catalyst or a ruthenium chloride (RuCl3) catalyst.
US10035737B2	Plant and process for producing propylene from methanol The present invention relates to a plant and a process for producing propylene at least one oxygenate, comprising a reactor for converting the reactant mixture into a product mixture which comprises propylene and also aliphatic and aromatic C5+ hydrocarbons, at least one distillation column for removing a C5+ stream, the C5+ stream comprising at least 90 wt % of the aliphatic and aromatic C5+ hydrocarbons of the product mixture, an extractive distillation column for separating the C5+ stream into an aromatics stream and an aliphatics stream, the aliphatics stream comprising at least 90 wt % of the aliphatics of the C5+ stream, and the aromatics stream comprising at least 90 wt % of the aromatics of the C5+ stream, and an aliphatics recycle line for at least partial recycling of the aliphatics stream to the reactor. According to the invention, an aromatics recycle line is provided which returns the aromatics stream at least partially as extractant into the extractive distillation column.
US10035735B2	Methods and compositions for increasing the amounts of phosphorus available for plant uptake from soils The present invention relates to a method of enhancing growth conditions for plants by growing the plants in soil containing, in proximity to the plant roots, both a phosphorus source and at least two strains of the fungus Penicillium, particularly P. bilaiae, more particularly strains NRRL 50162 and NRRL 50169.
US10035730B2	Artificial stone and method of making same A lightweight artificial stone system comprises a plurality of artificial stones, each of the artificial stones formed of at least some portion of cement, expanded glass, the lightweight artificial stones having a density in the range of between about 30 and 70 pounds per cubic foot.
US10035725B2	X-ray and gamma-ray shielding glass An X-ray and gamma-ray shielding glass, including the following components in weight-%: 10-35% SiO2; 60-70% PbO; 0-8% B2O3; 0-10% Al2O3; 0-10% Na2O; 0-10% K2O; 0-0.3% As2O3; 0-2% Sb2O3; 0-6% BaO; and 0.05-2% ZrO2.
US10035724B2	Methods of manufacturing a thin glass pane Methods of manufacturing a glass pane comprise the steps of providing a glass sheet with a thickness of less than about 1.6 mm between a first major surface and a second major surface of the glass sheet. The methods include scoring the first major surface of the glass sheet to provide a boundary score line and a relief score line. In some examples, the method provides a relief score depth that is greater than a boundary score depth. In another example, the method includes the step of placing the glass sheet on a conveyor belt including a Shore A hardness of greater than or equal to 70. In further examples, methods of breaking a glass sheet with an oversized template are provided.
US10035722B2	Apparatus and method for production of foamed glass and a foamed glass material An apparatus and method for producing foamed glass having a silo (1) for receiving a glass mixture containing a temperature-activated foaming agent, a sluice chamber (12) arranged to receive a volume of glass mixture from the silo, a feed chamber (22) arranged to receive a volume of glass mixture from the sluice chamber, an extruder chamber (26) arranged to receive a volume of glass mixture from the feed chamber where the glass is melted and the foaming agent is activated, one or more nozzles (32) arranged at an end of the extruder chamber, through which a viscous foamed glass material may exit under influence of a positive operating pressure and an expansion chamber (38) arranged to receive foamed glass mixture from the nozzles. The invention also includes a novel foamed glass product having a glassy, sealed outer surface and a unique internal cell structure.
US10035718B2	Water treatment apparatus and water treatment method A water treatment apparatus including: discharge treatment units each including a ground electrode and a discharge electrode opposing the ground electrode, and water to be treated is treated by forming a discharge between the ground electrode and the discharge electrode, and generating ozone by the discharge, and moreover causing the water to be treated to contact the discharge; a water reservoir portion that collects, in the interior of the treatment tank, the water to be treated having been subject to water treatment by one of the discharge treatment units; and an ozone supply section that supplies the ozone in the treatment tank to the water to be treated in the water reservoir portion are provided, and wherein the water to be treated passes through the plurality of discharge treatment units as a continuous flow.
US10035715B2	Inductively coupled dielectric barrier discharge lamp A dielectric barrier discharge lamp assembly for a fluid treatment system. The lamp assembly can include an inductive secondary, first and second electrodes coupled to the inductive secondary, and a lamp including a dielectric barrier interposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric barrier can define a discharge chamber including a discharge gas, and one of the first and second electrodes can extend within the discharge chamber. The inductive secondary can be adapted to receive power from a nearby inductive primary to promote a dielectric barrier discharge in the discharge chamber. The resulting dielectric barrier discharge can generate ultraviolet light for the treatment of air or water, or for other applications.
US10035714B1	Photocatalytic activity of quantum dots-magnetite nanocomposite to degrade organic dyes in aqueous phase Quantum dots of Cd (Se,S) and fluorescent magnetic nanocomposites (Cd (Se,S)-Magnetite) were used as photocatalyst agent in the photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV irradiation at pH 6.5. A degradation of 99.1% and 90.0% of MB was achieved in presence of 160 mg/L-quantum dots and magnetic nanocomposite, respectively, after 4.5 hours of UV-irradiation. Instead, 45.9% and 100% of MB degradation was achieved using 160 mg/L of TiO2 anatase and aeroxide P25, respectively. The reuse of the magnetic nanocomposites allowed a maximum photo-degradation capacity of 65%.
US10035713B2	Filter housing for filter as you pour filtration A filter housing can be configured to receive a filter media to form a filter assembly. Water filter media housings can be adapted for filter-as-you-pour filtration in the context of container (e.g., pitcher) systems where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. The filter housing can have a frame and an optional casing securable about the frame. A filter assembly can include a filter media within, connected to, or associated with a filter housing. The filter media can be securable in an at least partially curved configuration and/or within, connected to, or associated with the filter housing.
US10035709B2	Process for pure carbon production, compositions, and methods thereof The disclosure provides for methods of oxidizing carbide anions, or negative ions, from salt like carbides at temperatures from about 150° C. to about 750° C. In another aspect, the disclosure provides for reactions with intermediate transition metal carbides. In yet another aspect, the disclosure provides for a system of reactions where salt-like carbide anions and intermediate carbide anions are oxidized to produce pure carbon of various allotropes.
US10035707B2	Artificial graphite material for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery, and method for producing same The present invention relates to an artificial graphite material for a negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery which shows smaller deteriorations of the capacity of charging and discharging cycles and which has a reduced internal resistance and a high output characteristic. It is an artificial graphite material for a lithium ion secondary battery negative electrode, wherein the size L(112) of a crystallite in the c-axis direction is 5 to 25 nm; the ratio (ID/IG) of the intensities of peaks is 0.05 to 0.2; and the relative absorption intensity ratio (I4.8 K/I280 K) is 5.0 to 12.0.
US10035704B2	Auto thermal reforming (ATR) catalytic structures An autothermal reforming catalytic structure for generating hydrogen gas from liquid hydrocarbons, steam and an oxygen source. The autothermal reforming catalytic structure includes a support structure and nanosized mixed metal oxide particles dispersed homogenously throughout the support structure.
US10035695B2	Buckle assembly for a stirrup strap A buckle assembly for a stirrup strap is disclosed, one aspect comprising a plate connectable to a first end of the strap, the plate having a tongue extendable from the first end of the strap, the tongue having at least one pin extending perpendicularly from the first side, the pin being insertable in a strap through-hole near a second end thereof; and a receiver having a sleeve with a first side and a second side, the sleeve being configured to slidably receive the second end of the stirrup strap and the tongue when the pin of the first side of the tongue is positioned in one of the through-holes, the receiver further having a spring latch with a distal end having an opening for receiving the pin, the spring latch moveable between a locking position and a release position.
US10035687B2	Braking system for a draw works used for drilling operations A braking system may include a brake assembly having a brake shaft and a brake lever coupled to the brake shaft. The system may also include a brake cylinder having a first chamber, a second chamber, a piston positioned between the chambers and a piston rod extending outwardly from the piston. The piston rod may be configured to be coupled to the brake shaft such that movement of the piston rod results in rotation of the brake shaft. In addition, the system may include a first valve configured to control a supply of working fluid to the first chamber and a second valve configured to control a supply of the working fluid to the second chamber. By adjusting a position of the first valve and/or the second valve, a braking force applied between the brake assembly and a drum of the draw works may be controlled.
US10035686B2	Lifting device for an assembly of a motor vehicle A lifting device is provided for an assembly of a motor vehicle that can be adapted to lift various assemblies. The lifting device includes a load carrying unit having at least one support arm, and a coupling unit arranged on the support arm for releasably connecting the support arm to the assembly of a motor vehicle. The lifting device can be used as an engine hoist and/or a transmission hoist for removing and installing engines and/or transmissions and can be used to remove a wide range of assemblies, at least different engines and/or transmissions of different types of vehicles. The coupling unit is mounted on the support arm in a longitudinally movable manner. The load carrying unit is designed to be connected to a crane unit, and in particular has a crane hook holder, and/or is adjustably connected to a support unit arrangeable on a hoist unit.
US10035685B2	Monitoring system for a passenger conveyor A monitoring system for a passenger conveyor is provided. The passenger conveyor includes a motor for driving the passenger conveyor and an inverter for supplying current to the motor. The monitoring system includes a current sensor for detecting the current supplied to the motor; a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the motor; a data collecting device for receiving detected data from the current sensor and the temperature sensor; and a controller connected to the data collecting device. The controller is configured to calculate an idle operation motor torque during an idle operation of the passenger conveyor based on current and temperature detected during the idle operation; and determine that a fault exists in the passenger conveyor when a difference between the idle operation motor torque and a reference motor torque exceeds a predetermined threshold.
US10035683B2	Elevator system An elevator system includes a first elevator car, a second elevator car, a drive-machine, and a suspension apparatus that passes over a traction sheave of the drive-machine to cause the cars to travel one above the other in a travel space. The suspension apparatus is divided into a first set and a second set. A displacement mechanism fixed in the travel space interacts with the second set between the traction sheave and the second car to vary the distance between the cars. This distance can be adjusted independent of the traction sheave. The displacement mechanism can have a pulley arrangement with a displaceable pulley displaced by a displacement drive to vary a length of a section of the second set between the displacement mechanism and the second car.
US10035678B2	Conduit storage or deployment system and associated methods A buoyant conduit storage system comprising a reel for storing conduit and a drive arrangement for rotating the reel. The reel is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis of rotation to reel and/or unreel the conduit. The drive arrangement drives the reel at the axis of rotation. The buoyant storage system may provide for the storage and/or transportation and/or deployment of reelable conduit.
US10035675B2	Solenoid device and image forming apparatus therewith A solenoid device has a solenoid and a control portion. The solenoid has a body, a plunger, an attracting coil, a retaining coil, and a biasing member. The plunger is arranged selectively either in an attracted position, pulled into the body, or in a returning position, protruding out of the body. Fed with a voltage, the attracting coil generates an attracting force causing the plunger to move from returning position to attracted position. Fed with a voltage, the retaining coil generates a retaining force, weaker than the attracting force, causing the plunger to move to attracted position. The biasing member biases the plunger toward returning position. The control portion controls operation of the solenoid. When moving the plunger from returning position to attracted position, the control portion first starts applying the voltage to the retaining coil and then starts applying the voltage to the attracting coil.
US10035673B2	Image forming apparatus for forming image on conveyed sheet A conveyance unit conveys a sheet on a conveyance path. A first detection unit detects a sheet on the conveyance path. A determination unit determines an adjustment amount for adjusting an interval from a trailing end of a preceding sheet to a leading end of a succeeding sheet according to a difference between a measurement interval and a target interval. A correction unit corrects the adjustment amount according to a difference between a measurement value of a length of the preceding sheet in a conveyance direction and a reference value of the length of the preceding sheet in the conveyance direction. A control unit controls the conveyance unit such that a conveyance speed of the conveyance unit is accelerated or decelerated during a period of time that corresponds to the adjustment amount corrected by the correction unit.
US10035672B2	Printing device A printing device is described in which there is a media guide that is arranged to guide a printable media substrate from an upstream media path towards an input of the printing device or away from an output of the printing device towards a downstream media path. The media guide is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the media guide is arranged to guide the printable media along a respective media path. In the second position, which is spaced apart from the first position, the media guide forms a buffer region into which a variable amount of media substrate can collect.
US10035671B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus (1) includes an image forming device (5), a conveyor device (L), and a manual paper feed section (8). The conveyor device (L) conveys paper (P). A part of the conveyor device (L) is constituted by a conveyance guide unit (83) and an exterior unit (82). The exterior unit (82) is located opposite to the conveyance guide unit (83) and constitutes a part of an exterior surface of the image forming apparatus (1). The manual paper feed section (8) includes a paper feed roller (821) and a retard roller (831). The paper feed roller (821) is located in the exterior unit (82) and feeds paper (P) placed on a manual feed tray (81) to the conveyor device (L). The retard roller (831) is located in the conveyance guide unit (83) and separates sheets of the paper (P) fed by the paper feed roller (821).
US10035670B2	Sheet storing apparatus, sheet feeding apparatus, and image forming apparatus A sheet regulating portion includes a body portion including a regulating surface facing an edge of a sheet, a pressing member having a pressing portion capable of projecting out of the body portion, an upper portion formed integrally with an upper part of the pressing portion so as to project to a sheet side and regulating an upward move of the sheet, and an urging member to urge the pressing member so that the pressing portion presses the edge of the sheet. In addition, a holding portion holds the pressing portion movably from a projecting position where the pressing portion projects out of the body portion to a retracting position where the upper portion enters within the body portion while inclining the pressing portion with respect to the regulating surface by resisting against the urging member when the upper portion is pressed from above.
US10035669B2	Car dumper dust collection method and apparatus An apparatus for rotary dumping of rail cars, including a material receiving pit. A rotary rail car dumper includes a rotational frame supporting at least one baffle. The rotational frame is configured to dump a load from a rail car during rotational motion of the rotational frame between an upright position wherein the entire load is in the rail car and a dumping position wherein the load can exit the rail car. A backside airflow diverter is located beneath the rotational frame and includes a curved upper surface. A lower margin of the at least one baffle contacts the curved upper surface during at least part of the rotational motion of the rotational frame.
US10035668B2	Conveyor with integrated dust collector system Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.
US10035667B2	Automated truck unloader for unloading/unpacking product from trailers and containers An automatic truck unloader for unloading/unpacking product, such as boxes or cases, from trailers and containers is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement subassembly, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, an industrial robot having a suction cup-based gripper arm selectively removes boxes from the trailer and places the boxes on a powered transportation path. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly based upon the distance measurement subassembly detecting objects, including boxes, within a detection space, and dimensions of the trailer provided to the control subassembly.
US10035664B2	Transport apparatus A transport apparatus comprises: transport means 150 which is equipped with transport members 152 for holding preforms 200 to be rotatable in a horizontal direction and transports the transport members 152 along a transport line 151; and positioning means 300 for aligning the preforms 200 in a predetermined direction. The transport members 152 include regulation members for regulating the rotation of the preforms 200 aligned in the predetermined direction by the positioning means 300.
US10035661B2	Systems and methods for sleeve detection A device, system, and method for detecting a covering sleeve on a container. A sleeve detection system includes a conveyor, a height profile acquisition device, and a processor in communication with the height profile acquisition device. The height profile acquisition device is configured to acquire height profiles of a tray traveling on the conveyor. The processor is configured to analyze height profiles received from the height profile acquisition device to determine a sleeve status of the tray. In some embodiments, a light gate is disposed across the conveyor and configured to detect the presence of a tray on the conveyor approaching the height profile acquisition device.
US10035655B2	Brush conveyor for transporting preforms Disclosed is a device for transporting plastic-container preforms, the device including an endless circulating element having an outer surface and being capable of moving the preforms along a path by rubbing against the preforms, the device including a stationary mounting defining a planar bearing surface for the preforms, the circulating element having a series of brushes which extend projecting from the outer surface, capable of engaging with the preforms in order to move same by rubbing.
US10035647B1	Waste receptacle and system having visual indicator A system is disclosed for monitoring waste collected by a service vehicle. The system may include a receptacle having an opening configured to receive waste, and an indicator associated with the receptacle and configured to visually indicate an amount of waste inside the receptacle. The system may also include a sensor configured to capture an image of the visual indicator and to generate a signal corresponding to the image, a display, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the display. The controller may be configured to cause a representation of the amount of waste in the receptacle to be shown on the display based on the signal.
US10035646B2	System for joining containers System for joining containers for a first container (1) with doors at the front and rear thereof and a second container (2) with at least one door at the rear thereof, attached by the smaller sides, which comprises four hooks (3) on the four corners of the containers (1, 2), a plurality of sheets (4, 5) on the interior edge at the rear of the containers (1, 2) fixable to both and which cover the entire interior perimeter of the containers (1, 2), and means for adjusting the identification number of the containers (1, 2).The means for adjusting the identification number can comprise a series of electronic screens (101, 102) on each container (1, 2) with two control units (102, 202), power sources, and communication means between the control units (102, 202) and optionally a contact (103, 203) in the support area of a sheet (4, 5).
US10035644B2	Combination glass and bottle package The combination package includes a beverage glass having an upper shell-shaped body defining an upwardly narrowing tapered flume of generally uniform thickness terminating in a smooth upper rim thereof defining an open mouth, and a lower base opposite the open mouth; and a bottle defining a container for retaining a beverage and a pour spout for dispensing the beverage therefrom, the bottle having a size and shape for select slide-in reception through the open mouth of the beverage glass in an inverted orientation such that the upwardly narrowing tapered flume selectively engages a sidewall of the container for friction-fit engagement therewith, wherein engagement of the bottle with the beverage glass forms the combination package.
US10035642B2	Reclosable package with anti stake latches A reclosable package for an article may include a base with a planar floor defining an article-retaining cavity and raised sidewalls extending about the perimeter forming part of the article-retaining cavity with a cover with raised sidewalls coupled to the base configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The sidewalls may form a double wall about the perimeter of the base with a channel that remains open when the cover is disposed in the closed position. A plurality of projections extending from at least one sidewall of at least one of the cover and base and a plurality of notches in at least one sidewall of at least one of the cover and base keep the cover closed as the projections insert into the notches with a snap fit engagement.
US10035637B2	Plastic bags Methods of sealing a woven laminated plastic bag are provided that result in no adhesive-to-adhesive contact. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.
US10035634B2	Foldable coupon holding packet A packet according to some embodiments of the disclosure is provided for holding a goods package. The packet includes a carrier on which a pop-up bag is mounted. When the packet is folded, the carrier and the pop-up bag are substantially flattened. When the packet is opened, the carrier is unfolded which opens the pop-up bag. Coupons or other loose articles can be place in the pop-up bag.
US10035633B2	Reusable container An object to be packaged is positioned and secured on a set rack, and the set rack is placed on a buffer material provided on a bottom plate of an inner packaging cover. Right/left cover portions of the inner packaging cover are folded up at folding lines so that the inner packaging cover covers the set rack, and the set rack is placed on a bottom panel of the outer packaging case with the inner packaging cover therebetween. Thereafter, an open/close panel is slid along a guide groove formed on a side opening of the outer packaging case so as to close the side opening by the open/close panel, and an upper opening is covered by a top plate panel to thereby store the object to be packaged in the outer packaging case using the inner packaging cover and the set rack.
US10035629B2	Beverage container closure A beverage container closure or lid that is adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is selectively couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be selectively opened by a user by the user pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the user releases the button. Thus, a user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container.
US10035626B2	Pressure-release sealing cap A pressure-release sealing cap for a reservoir includes a rotatable platform with a ramp connected to a rotatable enclosure. A movable plunger is connected to a movable pressure-release member with a guide stud and a valve. The guide stud disposed is on the ramp between first and second reference portions of the ramp, while the sealing cap is installed on the reservoir and the guide stud disposed to rotate on the ramp on rotation of the enclosure to lift the valve, to release the excess pressure while concurrently removing the sealing cap from the reservoir. The pressure-releasing member is actuated indirectly to release excess pressure from the reservoir, in a controlled and gradual manner.
US10035625B2	Wide mouth gusseted pouches A reclosable gusseted bag is disclosed wherein a single web multiple alignment zipper is placed around the interior of the mouth of the bag, downwardly adjacent from the upper edge of the front panel, rear panel and side gussets thereby resulting in an increased size of opening as the mouth of the gusseted bag. The use of a single web multiple alignment zipper allows opposing portions of the web to engage each other within a range of alignments thereby allowing for simplified use by the consumer.
US10035622B2	Disposable tray Disposable tray includes a base and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall extends upwardly from the base to define an interior. The perimeter wall includes a set of opposing first sidewalls and a set of opposing second sidewalls. Each of the opposing first sidewalls having a first maximum height above the base and each of the opposing second sidewalls having a second maximum height above the base. The tray further includes a divider wall extending upwardly from the base. The divider wall extends between the set of opposing second sidewalls to define a plurality of compartments. The divider wall intersects each of the opposing second sidewalls proximate the second maximum height. The second maximum height is greater than the first maximum height.
US10035621B2	Multi-barrier bottles having tabbed preforms, and methods of forming the same Multi-barrier bottles having tabbed preforms, as well as methods of forming the same are disclosed. A tabbed preform includes an elongate body extending into a cavity of a first barrier, where the cavity is defined by at least one piece having a recess therein. The tabbed preform further includes at least one preform extension piece extending from the elongate body at a predetermined distance from a top surface of the elongate body. The at least one preform extension piece is sized and shaped to correspond to a size and a shape of the recess.
US10035614B2	Method for aseptic filling of pouches A method for filling an aseptic pouch having the steps of: (a) providing a pouch, the pouch including a body having a plurality of panels coupled together to define a cavity, and, a spout providing ingress into the cavity, the spout having a plug sealingly engaged to the spout; (b) cleaning the external surfaces of the pouch with a cleaning preparation; (c) directing the spout and the plug into an aseptic zone, the aseptic zone having a supply of sterilized gas having a positive flow within the aseptic zone; (d) removing the plug; (e) filling the pouch with a flowable material; (f) replacing the plug on the spout to seal the cavity; (g) removing the spout and the plug from the aseptic zone; and (h) coupling the plug to a cap, and the cap to the spout, whereupon removal of the cap removes the plug, providing cavity access.
US10035613B2	Packaging apparatus A packaging apparatus includes a packaging unit and two heater rollers. The packaging unit installs a stretch film on an article to be packaged and discharges the article to be packaged installed with the stretch film along a conveyance surface. The two heater rollers heat the stretch film positioned below the article to be packaged discharged from the packaging unit. The heater rollers have contact portions with the article to be packaged positioned higher than the conveyance surface. Among the two heater rollers, height of the contact portion of one heater roller on a upstream side in a discharge direction relative to the conveyance surface is lower than height of the contact portion of the other heater roller on a downstream side in the discharge direction relative to the conveyance surface.
US10035609B2	Wireless engine monitoring system for environmental emission control and aircraft networking A wireless engine monitoring system for an aircraft engine includes a housing and wireless transceiver that receives engine data, including engine data relating to environmental engine emissions. A processor processes the engine data and generates an alarm report when the environmental engine emissions exceed a threshold.
US10035608B2	Methods and devices for assisting the piloting of an aircraft during at least one flight phase having a plurality of steering steps A method and device for aiding piloting of an aircraft, during at least one flight phase including piloting steps. The device includes a unit for real-time acquisition of flight parameters of the aircraft, a calculation unit for calculating in real time with the parameters, for each of the piloting steps, a distance between current position of the aircraft and a position along a flight trajectory followed by the aircraft, at which the aircraft will reach the corresponding piloting step. At least one display unit is provided for displaying, in real time, characteristic signs each illustrating one of the piloting steps, the characteristic signs being integrated into the environment viewed with the aid of the screen and being positioned so as to make it possible to locate a place of the environment along the flight trajectory followed by the aircraft, at which the aircraft will reach the piloting step.
US10035607B2	Electrical drive system for an aircraft and operating method An electrical drive system for an aircraft includes: at least one first and one second electrical direct voltage sources for supplying a direct voltage, and a first and a second electrical machine modules configured to convert electrical alternating voltage into mechanical movement and vice versa. The first and second modules are connected to a first and a second power inverters, respectively. The first and second inverters are connected in series and the first and the second direct voltage sources are connected in series to generate an overall direct voltage to which the inverters are connected. The power inverters each has one voltage measuring device for measuring the power inverter direct voltage present at the respective inverter and a power inverter control device for controlling the operation of the inverters in accordance with the power inverter direct voltage.
US10035606B2	System and method for identifying a receiving aircraft during airborne fueling A system for effecting automatic identifying of a receiving aircraft receiving fuel from a fuel delivery apparatus in a delivering aircraft during an airborne fueling operation includes: (a) a first unit coupled with the receiving aircraft; (b) a second unit coupled with the delivering aircraft; and (c) a processing unit coupled with at least one of the first unit and the second unit. The first and second units cooperate to effect communicative coupling for conveying identifying information between the receiving aircraft and the delivering aircraft. The processing unit cooperates with at least one of the first unit and the second unit for employing the identifying information to effect the identifying.
US10035596B2	Micro hybrid generator system drone An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising at least one rotor motor. The rotor motor is powered by a micro hybrid generation system. The micro hybrid generator system comprises a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor, a small engine configured to generate mechanical power, a generator motor coupled to the small engine and configured to generate AC power using the mechanical power generated by the small engine, a bridge rectifier configured to convert the AC power generated by the generator motor to DC power and provide the DC power to either or both the rechargeable battery and the at least one rotor motor, and an electronic control unit configured to control a throttle of the small engine based, at least in part, on a power demand of at least one load, the at least one load including the at least one rotor motor.
US10035594B2	Drone device security system A fact checking system utilizes social networking information and analyzes and determines the factual accuracy of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with source information. The social networking fact checking system automatically monitors information, processes the information, fact checks the information and/or provides a status of the information, including automatically modifying a web page to include the fact check results. The fact checking system is able to be implemented utilizing a drone device.
US10035590B2	Shrouded rotary assembly from segmented composite for aircraft A shrouded rotor assembly for an aircraft. The shrouded rotor assembly comprises a stator hollow structure comprises formed from a plurality of composite angular segments. Each composite angular segment includes: a core arched section of a central hub casing, a peripheral rim section of an external hollow duct and a pair of angularly opposed sliced portions, respectively for one of a pair of guide vanes. The resulting stator hollow structure is a unitary one-piece, integrating together continuously the composite angular segments. The invention typically applies e.g. to aircrafts such as rotary wing aircrafts.
US10035588B2	Laminar flow winglet An aircraft wing tip device may include a unitized, monolithic leading edge torque box that may be formed of polymer matrix fiber-reinforced material. The leading edge torque box may include a skin that may define a continuous, uninterrupted outer mold line surface extending aftwardly from a winglet leading edge by a distance of at least approximately 60 percent of a local chord length. The leading edge torque box may further include at least one internal component extending between opposing inner surfaces of the skin and being integrally formed therewith.
US10035587B2	Aerodynamically efficient lightweight vertical take-off and landing aircraft with multi-configuration wing tip mounted rotors An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using a set of wing tip mounted thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to vertical takeoff with the wings in a horizontal flight attitude then transitions to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle which uses different configurations of its wing tip mounted, VTOL enabling rotors to reduce drag in all flight modes.
US10035586B2	Aircraft wing with wing tip device An aircraft wing assembly including: a wing having a wing box structure with an upper wing cover and a lower wing cover, and a wing tip device attached to the outboard end of the wing, the wing tip device including an upper cover and a lower cover, wherein a gap between opposing edges of the wing tip device lower cover and the lower wing cover is at least 5 mm, a seal assembly aerodynamically seals the gap, wherein the seal assembly includes a bridging component on an interior side of the gap, and a seal which fills the gap and is supported by the bridging component.
US10035585B2	Rotary actuator for controlling a flight control surface A rotary actuator for controlling a flight control surface and a flight control surface actuation assembly including the rotary actuator. The actuator comprises a rotary output shaft for driving a flight control surface, a locking mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the rotary output shaft and a torque limiter for allowing the locking mechanism to be bypassed upon the locking mechanism experiencing a torque above a predetermined limit.
US10035584B1	Stabilization of an erratic input to a control system One example aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method. The method can include receiving, by one or more computing devices, an input related to power consumption. The method can include filtering, by the one or more computing devices, the received input. The method can include classifying, by the one or more computing devices, the filtered input into one zone of a plurality of zones. The method can include determining, by the one or more computing devices, a setting associated with the classified zone. The setting can determine power production during an idle setting. The method can include causing, by the one or more computing devices, an adjustment to the determined setting at a rate determined by a rate limit.
US10035582B2	Propeller blade for a turbomachine A propeller blade extending radially between a blade root and a blade tip and having a leading edge and a trailing edge, together with a pressure side face and a suction side face. Along the leading edge, the angle (α) between the radial direction and a tangent to the leading edge passes through a local maximum zmax situated in the range 60% to 80% of the height of the blade. Furthermore, the suction side face of the blade includes an indentation extending axially from the leading edge to the trailing edge and located at a height of the blade between the local maximum zmax and the blade tip.
US10035576B1	Flex connection for high altitude balloons Aspects of the disclosure provide a flex connection for high altitude balloon applications. During operation flex connection allows a payload of a high-altitude balloon to remain level when an envelope of the balloon is tilted, in order to change the direction of the balloon. As an example, a system may include a balloon envelope, a payload, a cable between the balloon envelope and the payload, and a flex connection on the cable. The flex connection enables the payload to remain level relative to the ground when the balloon is in flight and the balloon envelope is tilted relative to the payload. The flex connection includes a top portion, a plurality of discs, and a bottom portion.
US10035573B2	Water flotation device with megaphone A water safety flotation device includes a buoyant body and a hollow core. The buoyant body has a length and a width, with the length defining a longitudinal axis of the device. The hollow core extends along the longitudinal axis of the body. The hollow core is substantially conical and provides a first opening in the body at a first end and a second opening in the body at a second end. The hollow core serves the function of a megaphone.
US10035572B1	Survivial dress unit A wearable dress unit comprising a garment assembly, an inflatable bladder connected to the garment assembly, a plurality of connection structures disposed on an exterior of the garment assembly, an inflation assembly disposed in fluid communication with an inside of the inflatable bladder, and a pocket structure. The garment assembly is wearable at all times when worn in a conventional position, and provides flotation when removed and disposed in a flotation position. The plurality of connection structure forms a retaining engagement that at least partially secures the garment assembly to the individual. The inflation assembly may dispose the inflatable bladder into an expanded and a collapsed orientation. When respectively disposed in the flotation position and in the expanded orientation, the garment assembly and the inflatable bladder are cooperatively configured to provide flotation to the individual. The pocket structure may retain and permit operation of a communication device.
US10035568B2	Subsea connector There is disclosed a subsea connector (100), e.g. a mooring connector, and a method of mooring a subsea structure to a line, e.g. a mooring chain, with the subsea connector. The subsea connector comprises a first portion (105) and a second portion (110), means for connecting (120) the first portion and the second portion, and means for rotationally aligning the first portion and the second portion. The first and second portions are connectable to a respective line, such as a respective mooring chain. The means for rotationally aligning comprise a first alignment member at least partly spanning across a bore, such as an internal bore, of the first or second portion. The means for rotationally aligning comprise a second alignment member provided by the other of the first or second portion. The first and second alignment members co-act when the first and second portions are brought together or mated.
US10035563B2	Fuel storage cap flotation device and method of use An attachable flotation device for a fuel storage cap of a watercraft, the fuel storage cap including an outer surface, an inner surface, and an engagement portion that engages a corresponding portion of the watercraft to cover access to a fuel tank of the watercraft, comprising a floatable material including a top and a bottom; and an attachment mechanism on the bottom of the floatable material that is attachable to the outer surface of the fuel storage cap to attach the floatable material to the fuel storage cap, the floatable material providing sufficient buoyancy to enable the fuel storage cap to float in water when the fuel storage cap accidentally falls in the water during refueling, preventing the fuel storage cap from sinking, and allowing the fuel storage cap to be more readily located and retrieved.
US10035562B2	Assembly for connecting a non-structural bulkhead to the structure of a ship, and method for the installation thereof A floating connection assembly of a bulkhead to at least one element of constraint includes a projection integral to the element of constraint and at least one first longitudinal sealing bead. At least one projecting element protrudes from the bulkhead. The assembly has at least a second flexible seal and at least one closure plate, arranged in such a way that the bulkhead and the element of constraint are separated along an edge of the bulkhead. The one first longitudinal sealing bead is interposed between the bulkhead and the projection, on which is present at least one through hole through which passes the projecting element, integral with a respective closure plate, so that the bulkhead remains cantilevered on the protrusion, avoiding a different support, and so that the projecting element is free to oscillate inside the hole.
US10035560B2	Bicycle control device, motor assist bicycle including bicycle control device, and method of controlling motor of motor assist bicycle A bicycle control device controls a motor to assist driving of a wheel of a bicycle. The bicycle control device includes a controller configured to control the motor and an operation unit configured to be operated to switch operation modes of the motor. The controller includes at least a walk mode as the operation modes. In a case that a rotation speed of a wheel becomes lower than or equal to a predetermined value while the motor is driven in the walk mode, the controller is configured to control the motor so as to gradually decrease output of the motor and then stop driving the motor.
US10035558B2	Hybrid bicycle and method for controlling a drive motor of a hybrid bicycle The invention relates to a hybrid bicycle that is driven by muscle power and electrical energy, in particular a series hybrid bicycle comprising a generator whose torque can be set by a control device and dependent upon the construction is limited to a maximum generator torque, and also pedals that are connected to the generator so as to apply a pedal torque to the generator by a rider so as to drive the generator, and also a drive motor that is connected to a drive wheel of the bicycle so as to drive the drive wheel, and also a battery for supplying the drive motor.
US10035557B2	Self-balancing vehicle frame A self-balancing vehicle frame is mounted with two angle sensors and two wheels that are electrically and respectively coupled to the angle sensors, and includes a front frame assembly that includes two front frame units and a first connecting unit. The front frame units cooperatively define a connecting space therebetween. Each of the front frame units is mounted with a respective one of the wheels and a respective one of the angle sensors, and is operable to tilt the corresponding one of the angle sensors. The first connecting unit is located in the connecting space, and interconnects the front frame units such that the front frame units are rotatable relative to each other.
US10035550B2	Track system A track system for use as a replacement of a steerable wheel on a normally wheeled vehicle, is configured to improve the handling of the vehicle when operated over hard surface (e.g. packed dirt, pavement, concrete, etc.). The track system generally comprises a drive wheel configured to be mounted to the vehicle, a support frame mounted to the drive wheel or to the vehicle, front and rear idler wheels respectively pivotally mounted at the front and at the rear of the support frame, road wheels pivotal mounted along the length of the support frame, and a traction band disposed about the wheels and configured to be driven by the drive wheel. The road wheels are particularly configured to improve the handling of the vehicle when the track systems are operated over hard surface.
US10035548B2	Active spoiler for a motor vehicle An active spoiler system for a vehicle includes a spoiler body having an airfoil shape in a cross-sectional view. The vehicle includes a vehicle body arranged along a longitudinal body axis and having a first vehicle body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow and an opposing second vehicle body end. The spoiler body is configured to be moveably mounted between the first vehicle body end and the second vehicle body end to generate an aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle body when the vehicle is in motion. The spoiler system also includes a first mechanism configured to selectively translate the spoiler body along the longitudinal body axis to thereby adjust along the longitudinal body axis a location of the aerodynamic downforce generated by the spoiler body.
US10035545B2	Side sill for a motor vehicle with a sill panel The sill panel is of multi-part design and consists of a lower sill panel part facing the carriageway and composed of nonwoven fabric (LWRT) and of an upper adjoining sill panel part composed of plastic (PTT). The two sill panel parts are connected to each other by means of an edge-side overlap which is adhesively bonded or welded.
US10035542B2	Unit with longitudinal beam and front plate for a motor-vehicle structure Unit with longitudinal beam and front plate for a motor-vehicle front structure, comprising a longitudinal beam in the form of a hollow profile and a front plate rigidly connected to a front end of said longitudinal beam. The longitudinal beam comprises a first beam element defining an upper wall, a lower wall and a first side wall of the longitudinal beam and a second beam element having a wall defining a second side wall of the longitudinal beam. The front plate has a rear face facing towards the longitudinal beam to which there are welded a first flange and a second flange which are separate from each other, for connecting the front end of the longitudinal beam. The first flange is a C-shaped bracket with an upper wall, a lower wall and a side wall respectively welded to the upper wall, the lower wall and the first side wall defined by said first beam element. The second flange is an L-shaped bracket, with a first wall welded to the rear face of the front plate and a second wall facing towards said second side wall defined by said second beam element. The above mentioned welds are electric spot welds. The two flanges may have different thickness.
US10035539B2	Steering wheel control system Embodiments of the present disclosure set forth a technique for modifying different vehicle parameters based on bimanual input. The technique includes acquiring sensor data associated with a first finger and a second finger of a user. The technique further includes analyzing the sensor data to determine a first location of the first finger and a second location of the second finger. The technique further includes selecting a first vehicle parameter based on the first location of the first finger, and modifying the first vehicle parameter based on the second location of the second finger.
US10035537B2	Front steering module for a zero turn radius vehicle A front steering module adapted for integration with the subframe of a zero-turn radius vehicle incorporating an electronic steering apparatus. The module provides both front wheel steering and corresponding control inputs for the electronic steering apparatus. The module has a frame member having a pair of steered wheel assemblies mounted thereto and a mounting member for attachment to the vehicle. The module further comprises a steering mechanism and a steering position sensor for providing input to the electronic steering apparatus.
US10035535B2	Relative angle detection device, torque sensor, electric power steering device and vehicle There are provided a relative angle detection device suitable for expanding a torque detection range, and a torque sensor, an electric power steering device and a vehicle including the relative angle detection device. Based on a first sine signal representing sin(θos+Δθ) and a first cosine signal representing cos(θos+Δθ) in accordance with a rotation angle(θis) of a first multipolar ring magnet that synchronously rotates with an input shaft from between the coaxially arranged input shaft and an output shaft, and based on a second sine signal representing sin θos and a second cosine signal representing cos θos in accordance with a rotation angle(θos) of a second multipolar ring magnet that synchronously rotates with the output shaft, sin Δθ and cos Δθ are calculated in accordance with a relative angle(Δθ) between the input shaft and the output shaft, and from Δθ=arctan(sin Δθ/cos Δθ), the relative angle(Δθ) is calculated.
US10035533B2	Quick-release ATV skis Quick-release skis couple to the front wheels of an ATV or other wheeled vehicle, to permit the ATV to travel over snow. The rear ATV wheels may be left unaltered, or more commonly, tracks may be substituted for the rear wheels. The ski coupling includes a drive-on runner and coupling having in one embodiment width-adjustable side walls, an over-center clamp, and a lock for securing the over-center clamp. In a second embodiment, a pivotal tire cage allows the ATV tire to be driven onto the ski, but simply by forward travel of the tire the cage pivots to constrain the tire thereon. A strap then binds the tire and cage to ensure the tire stays in place on the ski. In a third embodiment, an ATV track is converted to a runner by the application and tensioning of a ski. Additional embodiments are illustrated.
US10035530B2	Apparatus for transporting vehicles An improved dolly particularly suited for the secure transport of disabled vehicles in a repair shop is described. Specifically, the locations of both the points of contact with the vehicle and the points of contact with the ground may be configured independently from one another. This configurability allows the dolly to contact the vehicle in the most optimally secure locations, while also contacting the floor in the most convenient configuration so as to accommodate obstructions and irregularities in the floor.
US10035522B2	Door suspension device A door suspension device includes a driving-side member, a hanger, an elastic member, pressed door rollers, and linking mechanisms. The driving-side member is displaceable in an opening direction and a closing direction when a drive force is imparted from an opening and closing drive mechanism. The hanger is displaced in conjunction with a displacement of the driving-side member and supports a door. The elastic member allows relative displacements of the driving-side member and the hanger by elastically deforming in accordance with a load that acts between the driving-side member and the hanger. The linking mechanisms convert a relative displacement operation of the driving-side member and the hanger into an operation in which the pressed door rollers are pressed against an upper rail.
US10035521B2	Covered hopper railcar for carrying flowable materials A covered hopper railcar includes a roof portion and a plurality of side portions coupled to the roof portion. The plurality of side portions and the roof portion at least partially define a longitudinal centerline axis and a transverse centerline axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline axis. The covered hopper railcar also includes a bottom assembly coupled to the side portions. The bottom assembly includes a plurality of bottom side sheets and a trough assembly coupled to the plurality of bottom side sheets. The trough assembly is substantially parallel to and substantially aligned with the longitudinal centerline axis.
US10035520B2	Carriage for a conveying system and a conveying system with carriages A carriage for a rail-guided conveying system includes a carriage body, which is designed for embracing a runner rail and which includes a first and a second limb. The limbs are connected to one another by way of a transversely extending connecting section. The first limb has a first roller pair and the second limb has a second roller pair. The first and the second roller pair of the two limbs are arranged crosswise equal and offset to one another. In each case a first runner roller of the first and of the second roller pair is designed as a support roller, via which the load of the carriage can be transmitted onto the runner rail, and a second roller of the first and second roller pair is designed as a guide roller for guiding the carriage along the runner rail.
US10035519B2	System and method for autonomous vehicle driving behavior modification A system and method for autonomous vehicle driving behavior modification include: receiving passenger driving behavior preferences for setting a driving behavior of an autonomous vehicle; generating driving behaviors controls based on the passenger driving behavior preferences; setting an initial driving behavior of the autonomous vehicle using the driving behavior controls, wherein setting the initial driving behavior comprises providing the driving behavior controls to be implemented by the autonomous vehicle during one or more routes involving the passenger; aggregating vehicle behavior feedback relating to a driving behavior of the autonomous vehicle during the one or more routes; and modifying the driving behavior of the autonomous vehicle based on the vehicle behavior feedback.
US10035514B1	Dynamic configuration of event recorder content capture A system for capturing video comprises an input interface and a processor. The input interface is configured to receive sensor data. The processor is configured to determine whether a driver is in a dangerous state based at least in part on the sensor data; and in the event the driver is in the dangerous state, provide an indication to turn on interior video capture.
US10035511B2	Method and system for controlling operation of an engine powered device having cyclical duty cycles A method of controlling operation of a powered device is provided, comprising determining whether the device is experiencing a cyclical load profile including high load conditions and low load conditions, applying a first power component to the device using an engine, the first power component corresponding to an average power required by the cyclical load profile, and applying a second power component to the device using a motor/generator, a sum of the first power component and the second power component corresponding to a power required by the powered device during the high load conditions.
US10035510B2	Adaptive drive control low-traction detection and mode selection A controller may indicate a low-traction mode of a vehicle when a longitudinal tracking accumulation exceeds a first threshold value and a lateral response accumulation exceeds a second threshold value. The longitudinal tracking accumulation may measure a tally of activation of a traction control system over time. The lateral response accumulation may measure a comparison of the vehicle yaw-rate to a driver-desired model-based prediction of the yaw-rate. The controller may indicate the low-traction mode by providing a recommendation to switch to the low-traction mode in a human-machine interface screen of the vehicle, or by automatically adjusting the operational mode of at least one electronic control unit of the vehicle to implement the low-traction mode.
US10035509B2	Early warning intersection device A method and system for warning an occupant of a vehicle of a traffic condition includes sensing an impending traffic condition, providing a first indication of the impending traffic condition, and monitoring the operating conditions of the vehicle after the first indication for changes in the operating conditions of the vehicle.
US10035508B2	Device for signalling objects to a navigation module of a vehicle equipped with this device A device performs real-time signaling of at least one object to a navigation module of a vehicle. The device includes a first sensor to produce first-sensor data including a first captured position and a first captured speed of the object relative to the vehicle, at least one second sensor to produce second-sensor data including a second captured position and a second captured speed of the object relative to the vehicle, a synchronization module to produce synchronized data including a first synchronized position from the first captured position and the first captured speed and at least one second synchronization position from the second captured position and the second captured speed, and a merging module to produce merged data including a merged position from the first synchronized position and the second synchronized position to signal the object to the navigation module by communicating all or part of the merged data thereto.
US10035506B2	Driving assistance apparatus and driving assistance method A driving assistance apparatus including: a first detecting unit that monitors around areas of the vehicle to detect an object; an estimating unit that tracks objects detected in at least one area among the around areas, to estimate the movement of the object; a selecting unit that selects a target object from the objects based on the estimated movement condition; a determining unit that calculates the time to collision (TTC) with the target object, and determines a level of collision risk based on the TTC; a first controller that controls a braking device if the risk corresponds to Level 2; a second detecting unit that monitors the rear of the vehicle to detect a rear object if the risk corresponds to Level 3; and a second controller that controls the braking device or a steering device based on the rear object detection.
US10035500B2	Regulation of concentration/fraction of substances in an exhaust stream A method for regulation of a concentration/fraction of one or several substances in an exhaust stream in a motor vehicle through control of its driveline. The motor vehicle includes a driveline comprising a combustion engine; a driveline comprising a combustion engine connected to a gearbox, and an exhaust system for removal of an exhaust stream from the engine. The method includes the step: controlling the driveline for activation or deactivation of coasting of the vehicle based on one or several first parameters P1 for the regulation of a concentration/fraction CEXIXEX of one or several substances TEX in the exhaust stream, where at least one of the or several first parameters P1 are a first concentration/fraction difference between the first concentration/fraction C1/X1 in the exhaust stream and a reference concentration/fraction CRefIXRef. Further, a computer program, a computer program product, a system and a motor vehicle such a system are disclosed.
US10035498B2	Vehicle camera cleaning system A vehicle camera cleaning system includes an air source and a computer processing unit configured to communicate with the air source. The air source is configured to apply an air flow to a lens of a camera. The camera includes a successive and repeated operational mode and non-operational mode. The computer processing unit includes a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions to cause the computer processing unit to transmit a signal to the air source to actuate the air flow based on the camera being in the non-operational mode.
US10035492B2	Module for detecting fastening of seat belts and method for detecting by using same Provided is a module for detecting fastening of a seat belt, which enables a driver to detect whether passengers fasten seat belts in a transportation means including a plurality of seats and having many passengers, the module including: transmitting units configured to detect whether the passengers seated on the seats fasten the seat belts and selectively generate signals; a receiving unit configured to independently receive the signals transmitted from the transmitting units; and a display unit configured to display information about the seat, of which the passenger fastens the seat belt, to a driver through the information received from the receiving unit, in which the signals generated in the plurality of transmitting units are distinctly separated and transmitted.
US10035487B2	Side airbag including forward facing vent An airbag includes a panel including a first lobe and a second lobe connected at a spine. The first lobe and the second lobe are affixed to each other along a seam. An inflation chamber is defined between the first lobe and the second lobe. The first lobe has a tab extending from and transverse to a perimeter of the first lobe. The tab is connected to the second lobe, and a vent is on the tab and in communication with the inflation chamber.
US10035481B2	Method and system for independent management of the lighting and/or signalling of vehicles The Independent lighting and signalling kit (10) is an innovative light system of semi-trailers trailers (7), campers and trucks that uses the best technologies. It is able to recover alternative energy and convert it into electric energy, accumulating it in the appropriate batteries (4), if necessary in situations that ensure road safety is improved, saving human lives. It is a system that is completely independent of the structure of the vehicle that can be installed subsequently. The disclosed device is able to improve road safety, reduce road accidents involving vehicles that collide against trailers or semitrailers parked in rest areas with poor or no visibility.
US10035479B2	Steering apparatus A steering apparatus (2, 202) of the invention of the present application is disclosed, which includes an electrifying plate (40, 240) secured to an inner column (11, 211) and received within a guide groove (25, 225) of an outer column (10, 210). The electrifying plate contacts an electrifying cover (15, 215) of the outer column, and configures part of an electrifying path leading to the outer column from the inner column. The invention of the present application enables a new electrifying path to be ensured, which extends from a steering wheel (101) to a car body (100).
US10035475B2	License plate mounting system A license plate mounting system for a vehicle is provided. The mounting system can comprise an outer frame and a backing plate. The outer frame and backing plate assembly can be configured to receive and maintain a license plate. The outer frame can include a plurality of tabs and slots to engage with the backing plate. The backing plate can include a plurality of tabs and recesses to engage with the outer frame.
US10035470B2	Rack-and-pinion mounting device for vehicle-mounted storage containers and accessories Disclosed are rack-and-pinion mounting devices, methods for making and methods for using such devices, and motor vehicles with storage containers secured by rack-and-pinion mounting devices. A mounting device is disclosed for attaching an accessory to a surface. The mounting device includes a latch housing that mounts to the accessory (or surface). A bolt latch, which is slidably coupled to the housing, includes a linear gear bar and locking pins. These locking pins engage tie-down loops attached to the surface (or accessory). A pinion gear is rotatably coupled to the housing and intermeshed with the gear bar. Spinning the pinion gear in one direction slides the bolt latch to disengage the locking pins from the loops and detach the accessory from the surface. Spinning the pinion gear in the opposite direction slides the bolt latch to engage the locking pins with the loops and attach the accessory to the surface.
US10035464B2	Multi-level rear storage systems and methods for vehicles A vehicle includes a rear door assembly having an open configuration that allows access to a rear storage volume and a closed configuration that inhibits access to the rear storage volume. A multi-level rear storage system is located in the rear storage volume. The multi-level storage system has a retracted configuration where a shelf member is relatively near a rear floor of the rear storage volume and an extended configuration with the shelf member spaced-apart from the rear floor thereby defining an upper rear storage volume above the shelf member and a lower rear storage volume below the shelf member.
US10035461B2	Electronic device An electronic device includes a first substrate, a first electrode, a second substrate, a second electrode, an electrochromic material layer, a sealant, and a light shielding pattern layer. The first electrode is disposed on the first substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the second substrate. The electrochromic material layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The sealant is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and surrounds the electrochromic material layer. The light shielding pattern layer is disposed on the first substrate. The light shielding pattern layer shields the sealant and a little portion of the electrochromic material layer near the sealant. The first electrode disposed on the first substrate and the second electrode disposed on the second substrate are not electrically connected to each other.
US10035459B2	Rear view mirror assembly for motor vehicles A rear view mirror assembly having a base portion to be fixed on the motor vehicle and a movable portion attached to the base portion. Said portions can be positioned at least in an operating position and in a folded position and define an interface having teeth for raising and lowering the base portion relative to the movable portion when they are rotated. A biasing mechanism may also be provided for holding the base portion against the movable portion. Contact areas protrude from said teeth that may provide additional resistance against rotation of the movable portion to the base portion through an angle of rotation α of at least about 10° from the folded position to the operating position.
US10035457B2	Vehicle hitch assistance system A system (1) for monitoring available space to maneuver a vehicle (3) to align a tow hitch (5) mounted to the vehicle with a trailer coupling (7) mounted to a trailer (9). An imaging system (11, 13, 15) is provided to generate image data. A processor (37) is configured to analyze said image data to identify obstructions proximal to said vehicle and/or to said trailer and to determine if there is sufficient space available to maneuver the vehicle to align the tow hitch with the trailer coupling.
US10035454B1	Brake alert assembly A brake alert assembly includes a tube that is slidably inserted into a hitch receiver on a vehicle. A tail unit is movably coupled to the tube and the tail unit is electrically coupled to the vehicle. Moreover, the tail unit is in electrical communication with a brake system of the vehicle. In this way the tail unit is turned on when the brake system is engaged. The tail unit is selectively positioned between an actuated position and a de-actuated position. The tail unit extends downwardly from the tube when the tail unit is in the de-actuated position. The tail unit extends upwardly from the tube when the tail unit is in the actuated position.
US10035451B2	Agricultural applicator attachment system A system for agricultural operations is provided in which an applicator may be attached to chassis using a ball and socket configuration. The ball and socket configuration allows for a faster and more convenient way to change between applicators than previously known for such applications. Also, the ball and socket configuration provides a semi-rigid mount which may allow for improved handling of forces between the chassis and the applicator as the chassis traverses through rough agricultural terrain.
US10035448B1	Pivoting strobe light A warning light assembly for a vehicle having a tilt bed is provided. The warning light assembly includes a housing having an opening and a light assembly pivotally suspended within the housing. The light assembly is configured to pivot through the opening when the housing is rotated, thereby remaining in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to a ground surface.
US10035446B2	Apparatus for discharge of bulk materials The present invention relates to a system for transporting and discharging material from vehicles and trailers having a material hopper body. The material hopper body has generally inclined sidewalls and a substantially horizontal bottom area defined by an internal conveyor extending the length of the hopper body. A tailgate door closes the end of the hopper body to contain the load in the hopper. The tailgate door is moveable from the closed position to an open position to permit discharge of the material out the rear of the hopper. Lift and stabilizing means proximate the rear of the material hopper body elevate the hopper body. An external throw conveyor is adapted to pivot between a stored position at the side of the hopper body to an operational position behind and below the hopper body at the discharge end to directionally discharge material from the hopper body.
US10035443B1	Head restraint assembly with an integrated display A head restraint assembly is presented herein. The assembly includes a head restraint pad, post, nonconductive collar, and electronic male component. The post is connected to and configured for supporting the head restraint pad. The nonconductive collar is configured to connect to the post, the collar including at least one region of conductive material. The electronic male component is configured to be wired to the region of conductive material of the collar via the post.
US10035442B2	Adjustable upper seatback module A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback has a lower stationary seatback base portion having a seatback frame assembly, and an upper movable seatback hood module vertically adjustable relative the lower stationary portion. The upper movable seatback hood module has an upper seatback slide bracket, and a plurality of rail guides slidably engaging a rail. An electric motor drive unit engages a driven member to vertically adjust the upper movable seatback hood module relative the lower stationary portion when the electric motor drive unit is actuated.
US10035440B2	Cushion pad that reduces compressive stress and tensile stress [Problem]To provide a cushion pad that reduces the wobbling feeling.[Solution]Regarding the test piece sampled from a core portion, the measured deflection under a load of 100 N during compression is equal to or less than 30 mm. The measured static spring constant under a load of 300 N at a pulling rate of 20 mm/minute is equal to or less than 25 N/mm. In the case of a vibration input in a low frequency band in the lateral direction, the compressive stress in the vertical direction due to the weight of a seated person and the tensile stress due to the vibration input in the lateral direction act on the support portion. The direction (gradient) of the resultant force as a combination of the compressive stress and the tensile stress can be closer to the vertical direction. This allows reducing the wobbling feeling.
US10035438B2	Vehicle seat bottom with independently deployable devices A seat bottom includes a frame, a first thigh support, a second thigh support, and a controller. The first thigh support and the second thigh support are each supported by the frame and are independently movable relative to the frame to adjustable positions. A first deployable device is coupled to the first thigh support, and a second deployable device is coupled to the second thigh support. At least one inflator is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second deployable devices. The controller is programmed to independently inflate the first and second deployable devices based at least on the adjustable positions of the first and second thigh supports in response to a sensed vehicle impact.
US10035437B1	Collapsible stroller assembly A collapsible stroller assembly for combining a car seat and a stroller includes a car seat that has a chair portion and a backrest portion. The car seat is selectively positioned in a vehicle. A plurality of rollers is provided and each of the rollers is pivotally coupled to the car seat. Each of the rollers is selectively positioned in a deployed position to roll along a support surface. Each of the rollers is selectively positioned in a stored position. An audio unit is coupled to the car seat to emit audible sound. The audio unit is selectively placed in electrical communication with an extrinsic electronic device to receive an audio signal.
US10035434B2	Vehicle seat A vehicle seat includes a driving portion capable of changing a position of a seat, a rear-seat airbag that is fixed to the seat and deploys between a seatback portion of the seat and an occupant seating space of a rear seat behind the seat, and a control portion configured to change the position of the seat with the driving portion, and adjust a deployment region of the rear-seat airbag, when a collision of a vehicle is predicted.
US10035432B2	Seat occupancy determination apparatus A seat occupancy determination apparatus includes a seatbelt attachment detection device, a first load detection device and a second load detection device arranged under a vehicle seat and each detecting part of a load acting on the vehicle seat, a control processor obtaining a first load value and a second load value, the control processor including a sum load value calculation portion computing a sum load value, a no-occupancy determination portion, a slope way determination portion determining that a vehicle is stopped on a slope way, a seatbelt attachment determination portion, a tentative determination portion tentatively making a seat occupancy determination, a forward movement determination portion determining that the vehicle starts moving forward and runs steadily on a flat ground, and a definite determination portion determining that an adult is seated and determining that a child safety seat is fastened.
US10035431B2	Electric vehicle An electric vehicle includes front and rear wheels, a battery, an electric motor that drives at least one of the front and rear wheels, an accelerator, and a mode shift operator that is operated by a user in order to switch drive modes. The electric vehicle includes a driving force characteristics setter that sets, for each of the plurality of drive modes, driving force characteristics which are characteristics of an accelerator opening degree and a target motor driving force for the rotational speed of the electric motor. The electric vehicle further includes a controller which shifts up, according to an operation of the mode shift operator, the drive mode from a first drive mode to a second drive mode and which controls the target motor driving force according to the driving force characteristics. When a shift-down prohibition condition is met, the controller prohibits a shift down from the second drive mode to the first drive mode.
US10035424B2	Battery management system, vehicle and method for controlling main relay The invention discloses a battery management system for a vehicle, a vehicle comprising the same and a method for controlling a main relay of the vehicle. The battery management system comprises a main control unit for receiving a main control signal from a vehicle control unit of the vehicle and sending a positive main control signal and a negative main control signal according to the main control signal; an auxiliary signal processing unit for receiving a first auxiliary control signal and a second auxiliary control signal from the vehicle control unit and sending a positive auxiliary control signal and a negative auxiliary control signal according to the first auxiliary control signal and the second auxiliary control signal; and a driving unit for transmitting a positive driving signal to a positive relay of the vehicle according to the positive main control signal and the positive auxiliary control signal, and transmitting a negative driving signal to a negative relay of the vehicle according to the negative main control signal and the negative auxiliary control signal.
US10035415B1	Protection of vehicle engine fuel components Vehicle engine systems and protectors for such systems are presented. The protector can include a first end that is operatively connected to an intake manifold of the engine system. The protector can include a second end positioned between a fuel component of the engine system and a vehicle firewall. The protector can include one or more hooks that extend from an outer surface of the protector near the second end. The hooks are configured to engage the vehicle firewall during an impact collision. In one or more arrangements, the hooks can be configured to pierce through the vehicle firewall during the impact collision.
US10035411B2	Sound insulation member and vehicular door structure A sound insulation member has a fitting portion and a sealing portion. The fitting portion is attached to at least one of a door front-side end portion and a door rear-side end portion of an inner weather strip that is disposed at an upper portion of a door inner panel, and is fitted into the inner weather strip. The sealing portion fills a gap between the inner weather strip and the door inner panel.
US10035409B2	Link structure of storing-type roof of automotive vehicle There provided an openable roof, a link mechanism foldably supporting the openable roof, and a drive device to drive a drive link of a link mechanism. The drive device comprises a drive unit including a drive gear connected to a drive motor, a driven gear provided at the drive link, and an intermediate gear engaging with the drive gear and the driven gear. The drive unit is located at a lower level than a beltline of the vehicle body, the driven-gear pivotal portion is located at a higher level than the beltline, and the intermediate gear is located at a specified level such that the intermediate gear overlaps the beltline in a side view.
US10035408B2	Vehicle roof system mounting to existing frame and attachment points A substantially planar roof frame comprising: at least one rail, a front frame member, and a rear frame member. The at least one rail has surfaces suitable to permit attachment and detachment of accessories independent of roof top and side panels.
US10035403B2	Automotive air-conditioning system with different user-selectable operating profiles An automotive air-conditioning system comprising an electronic control unit programmed to store different operating profiles of the air-conditioning system, each of which is defined by a temperature, air flow rate and air distribution in the passenger compartment; and a human-machine interface configured to allow a user to select one of the stored operating profiles; and wherein the electronic control unit is further programmed to automatically control the air-conditioning system operation based on the selected operating profile.
US10035400B2	Vehicle suspension system A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a structure and a wheel maintaining contact with a road surface. A suspension supports the structure and includes one or more suspension corner assemblies connecting the wheel to the structure and configured to maintain contact between the wheel and the road surface. A secondary actuation system cooperates with the suspension system and is operable to selectively change at least one vehicle operating property. The secondary actuation system includes at least one actuator device operatively connected to the structure at a first end and the one or more suspension corner assemblies at a second end to selectively change at least one vehicle operating property and a spring assembly in fluid communication with the at least one actuator device selectively actuated to adjust an amount of fluid in the at least one actuator device to selectively change the at least one vehicle operating property.
US10035399B2	Mechanical component having a cylindrical nanotube force sensor A mechanical component for a vehicle, such as a ball stud, having a cylindrical measurement region with an outer surface. A force sensor is associated with the cylindrical measurement region for detecting at least one force to which the component is exposed. The forces detected by the nanotube sensor may include compressive and/or tensile stress forces. The force sensor includes a layer of carbon nanotubes applied to the outer surface of the cylindrical measurement region.
US10035396B2	Shock absorbers A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection.
US10035395B2	Vehicle leaf spring shackle A vehicle leaf spring shackle includes pair of longitudinal plate members opposed to each other, pair of devices for connecting the pair of longitudinal plate members to each other at their opposite end portions with respective predetermined spacing distances, and between pair of longitudinal plate members, one pair of devices is coupled to a member of a vehicle body while other pair of devices is coupled to one end portion of a leaf spring device provided to suspend the vehicle body. At least one end portion of the pair of longitudinal plate members on the leaf spring device side including a thick-walled portion formed with thickness larger than other portions of the pair of longitudinal plate members, the thick-walled portion is formed by press-forming operation to press at least one end portions of the longitudinal plate members on the leaf spring device side, in direction of the end portion plane.
US10035393B2	Steerable wheel suspension A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle, including a wheel carrier (2) for holding a wheel (3), a wheel-guiding control arm (4) for articulating the wheel carrier (2) to a structure, and steering member (23) for steering the wheel (3). For steering the wheel (3), the wheel carrier (2) and the wheel-guiding control arm (4) are articulated to one another in such manner that the wheel carrier (2) can pivot relative to the wheel-guiding control arm (4) about a steering axis. The wheel carrier (2) is connected indirectly to the control arm (4) in a first connection zone (20) by an integral link (5).
US10035386B2	Semiconductor device, method for manufacturing semiconductor device, tire, and moving object To provide a circuit with low power consumption, a semiconductor device with low power consumption, a highly reliable semiconductor device, a tire whose performance is controlled, a moving object whose performance is controlled, or a moving object with a high degree of safety. A tire provided with a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a circuit portion, an antenna, and a sensor element. The circuit portion includes a transistor. The transistor includes an oxide semiconductor. The sensor element is configured to measure the air pressure of the tire.
US10035382B2	Stud pin and pneumatic tire A stud pin configured to be installed in a stud pin installation hole in a tread portion of a pneumatic tire includes a tip end which makes contact with a road surface; and a buried base embedded in the tread portion; pressure from the side surface of the stud pin installation hole on the bottom portion and the trunk portion securing the stud pin. The buried base extends in one direction and includes a flanged trunk portion provided between the bottom portion and the tip portion. The bottom portion includes a plurality of first recesses formed on and along an outer peripheral surface thereof that is in contact with a side surface of the stud pin installation hole. The trunk portion includes a plurality of second recesses formed on and along an outer peripheral surface thereof that is in contact with the side surface of the stud pin installation hole.
US10035381B2	Motor vehicle tyre Motor vehicle tyre adapted to be mounted on the rear wheel of a motor vehicle, includes a tread band having a tread pattern including a module which is repeated along a direction of circumferential extension of the tyre. The module has at least one first pair of first grooves inclined in opposite directions with respect to an equatorial plane of the tyre, and extending from the equatorial plane toward a respective shoulder; at least one second pair of second grooves inclined in opposite directions with respect to the equatorial plane and extending from the equatorial plane toward a respective shoulder. The first and the second grooves are staggered relative to each other in the circumferential direction in such a way as to maintain a substantially constant distance of less than half the pitch, at the equatorial plane between each first or second groove and the adjacent one in the circumferential direction.
US10035380B2	Pneumatic tire The pneumatic tire of this disclosure comprises on a tread surface a widthwise outermost land portion partitioned by an outermost circumferential main groove and a tread edge, wherein: the widthwise outermost land portion has a plurality of side sipes extending to a tread widthwise outer side in a manner spaced from each other in the tread circumferential direction; the widthwise outermost land portion has an inner circumferential sipe and an outer circumferential sipe, the inner circumferential sipe extending in the tread circumferential direction, the outer circumferential sipe being positioned on a tread widthwise side outer than the inner circumferential sipe and extending in the tread circumferential direction; and, when h1 is a groove depth of the outermost circumferential main groove, h2 is a sipe depth of the inner circumferential sipe, and h3 is a sipe depth of the outer circumferential sipe, h1, h2 and h3 satisfy: h1>h>h2.
US10035377B2	Axle attachment An axle attachment includes a guide element having a guide-side attachment region that is curved in a concave manner and a guide-side fixing region adjoining the guide-side attachment region along the curvature line, and a clamping element having a clamping-side attachment region that is curved in a concave manner and that is arranged opposite the guide-side attachment region, and a clamping-side fixing region. A fixing element engages into a guide-side fixing region and into an opposing clamping-side fixing region and forces the regions against each other in order to fix an axle body to the axle attachment in a force-fitting manner.
US10035375B1	Method and apparatus for display of animal skull An illustrative embodiment of a skull stand may include a tab positioned proximate the mounting edge to secure the skull to the skull stand. An illustrative embodiment of the skull stand may be configured to provide the user with increased enjoyment and pleasure in displaying the animal skull and/or antlers collected during hunting via the animal skull stand selected to emulate or replicate the particular arrow used for hunting the animal to be displayed.
US10035366B2	Determining an alignment characteristic based on distances of features of a printed pattern According to one example, there is provided a method of determining an alignment characteristic of a printhead die installed in a printer. The method comprises controlling the printer to print a predetermined pattern using the printhead die and determining, through analysis of the distance between features of the printed predetermined pattern, alignment characteristics of the printhead die.
US10035365B2	Direct thermal media and registration sensor system and method for use in a color thermal printer An example disclosed media processing device includes an image processing unit; a first optical registration sensor; and a second optical registration sensor spaced apart from the first optical registration sensor along a first axis by a first distance associated with a gap between media units on a web.
US10035364B2	Printing apparatus A printing apparatus capable of closing a pivotable discharge portion with respect to a body.
US10035361B2	Vacuum transfer device for envelope printer A printable substrate transfer device for a printing machine which includes a platen that has openings therein in fluid communication with a vacuum source. A transport belt is movable over the platen in a process direction. The transport belt allows air to pass there through. A hold down plate is disposed above the transport belt. A stationary porous vacuum substrate is disposed between the hold down plate and the transport belt. The vacuum substrate and transport belt form a path there between through which a printable substrate travels. The hold down plate exerts a force toward the transport belt upon operation of vacuum passing through the platen. The vacuum substrate limits the negative pressure between the hold down plate and the transport belt, such that a force exerted by the hold down plate onto the substrate is limited.
US10035359B2	Inkjet printer and printing method To provide an inkjet printer and a printing method that can print a new pattern to be printed at an appropriate position relative to an existing pattern. An inkjet printer newly prints a new pattern to be printed, that is different from an existing pattern, on an outer surface of a spherical print object on which the existing pattern is printed. The inkjet printer includes a retainer that retains the print object, a carriage, and a projector. The carriage prints the new pattern to be printed on the outer surface of the print object. The projector projects at least a part of the existing pattern and the new pattern to be printed together on the outer surface of the print object retained by the retainer.
US10035358B2	Panels with digital embossed in register surface Building panels, especially floor panels, and a method of forming embossed in register surfaces with a digital ink head that applies a curable ink on the panel surface or on an upper side of a foil as a coating and forms an ink matrix that is used to create a cavity in the surface by applying a pressure on the ink matrix.
US10035355B2	Packaging system for fluidic ejection cartridge with cartridge orientation control A packaged fluidic ejection cartridge assembly is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a cartridge for fluidic ejection, a cartridge storage container, and a cartridge retainer rotatably attached to the container so as to rotate about a pivot axis. The cartridge retainer receives and secures the cartridge within the storage cup. A moisture barrier film is sealed over the storage cup. The storage container may be stored with the pivot axis in either a substantially horizontal position or a substantially vertical position. The center of mass of the cartridge retainer and the cartridge within the retainer are offset from the pivot axis so that the center of mass rotates to a position below the pivot axis when the packaged cartridge assembly is stored with the pivot axis in a substantially horizontal position.
US10035349B2	Liquid ejection device A liquid ejection device includes an ejection head, a cap configured to cover the nozzle, a first liquid receiver including a first receiving surface and a discharge portion connected to the first receiving surface. The liquid ejection device includes a second liquid receiver including a second receiving surface positioned under the discharge portion. One of the first liquid receiver and the second liquid receiver has an engagement portion, and the other of the first liquid receiver and the second liquid receiver has an engaged portion. A play between the engagement portion and the engaged portion is smaller than a distance between both ends of the second receiving surface in the direction parallel to the second receiving surface.
US10035347B2	Inkjet printhead assembly having printhead chip carriers received in slot A printhead is provided having an elongate support having a plurality of internal webs protruding from a base section to define a plurality of parallel fluid supply channels, a shim supported by the support and defining a plurality of rows of openings through which fluid from respective supply channels is supplied, and a plurality of elongate printhead modules supported serially on the shim. Each module defines a plurality of fluid supply passages through which fluid passes to fluid ejection nozzles from respective rows of the openings. Either end of each module defines complementary formations such that adjacent modules nest together.
US10035344B2	Printing apparatus and printing method In a printing apparatus, an indefinite area in which slits are not formed is configured in a portion of a linear encoder scale in a rotation direction, and an adjustment unit adjusts the timing of discharge from a printhead with respect to a first printing area out of a plurality of printing areas on a rotating member, without using a detection result of a first encoder sensor, based on a detection result of a second encoder sensor, the first encoder sensor being provided at a position corresponding to the indefinite area during a discharge of printing material with respect to the first printing, and the second encoder sensor being provided at a position that does not correspond to the indefinite area during the discharge of the printing material with respect to the first printing area.
US10035343B2	Controlling a fluid firing unit of a printhead In some examples, a method includes, in response to a fluid firing unit being operated according to a normal printing mode, applying a first voltage to the fluid firing unit to fire the fluid firing unit during a printing operation. The method further includes determining, using a sensor, whether a predetermined condition is met, and in response to determining that the predetermined condition is met, operating the fluid firing unit according to a recovery mode in which a second voltage higher than the first voltage is applied to the fluid firing unit to clean the fluid firing unit.
US10035341B2	Driving circuit for driving capacitive load A driving circuit for driving a capacitive load includes a signal modulation section that causes an original drive signal to be pulse-modulated to generate a modulation signal, a signal amplification section that amplifies the modulation signal to generate an amplification modulation signal, and a coil that smooths the amplification modulation signal to generate a drive signal.
US10035340B1	Screen printing process A method of screen printing a design on a substrate, the method comprises the steps of controlling a computer-controlled plotter to cut an outline of the design into stencil material the stencil including a perimeter. Then, registering the perimeter of the cut stencil with marks on a printing screen and securing the cut stencil to the printing screen. Then, positioning the printing screen and cut stencil on the substrate and applying ink through the printing screen and stencil onto the substrate, wherein the design is reproduced on the substrate.
US10035339B2	Laser cut articles Laser conversion of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
US10035338B2	Method and apparatus for in-line solventless lamination A method of adhering first and second elongate webs includes depositing a first component of a two-component adhesive on a first face of the first elongate web and depositing a second component of the two-component adhesive on a first face of the second elongate web. The first face of the first elongate web and the first face of second elongate web are brought into contact, and the two components are mixed ultrasonically. In an alternate method, a two-component adhesive on at least a first face of the first elongate web, with at least one of the two components micro-encapsulated so that the two components of the two-component adhesive do not react. The first face of the first elongate web and the first face of the second elongate web are brought into contact. Ultrasound and/or heat is applied to free the microencapsulated components of the two-component adhesive, so that the components of the two component adhesive can react.
US10035336B2	Multilayer body Provided is a multilayer body excellent in terms of heat resistance, low water absorbency, shock resistance, surface hardness, and adhesion, including: at least one layer made of a polycarbonate resin (A) whose main repeating units include a unit (a-1) represented by the following formula: and a unit (a-2) represented by the following formula: (wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each a hydrogen atom or a C1-5 monovalent alkyl group), the unit (a-1) and the unit (a-2) being in a molar ratio (a-1/a-2) of 32/68 to 70/30; and at least one layer made of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (B).
US10035335B2	Heat-shrinkable polyester film and package The invention provides a heat shrinkable polyester film which has (1) a hot-water heat shrinkage of not less than 55% and not more than 90% in a main shrinking direction of the film when dipped in hot water at 98° C.; (2) a hot-water heat shrinkage of not less than −5% and not more than 12% in a direction orthogonal to the main shrinking direction of the film when dipped in hot water at 98° C.; (3) a difference in specific heat capacity ΔCp between at a lower and a higher temperature than Tg of not less than 0.1 J/(g·° C.) and not more than 0.7 J/(g·° C.) when a reverse heat flow is measured with a temperature modulated DSC; and (4) a tensile breaking strength of not less than 70 MPa and not more than 150 MPa in the direction orthogonal to the main shrinking direction of the film.
US10035333B2	Fibre reinforced composite A secondary ply structure suitable for incorporation into a continuous fiber reinforced composite structure comprising a matrix material and a plurality of fiber ply reinforcing structures, a continuous fiber reinforced composite material so formed, and a method for the fabrication of the same are described. The secondary ply comprises a carrier sheet for example in the form of a ply of primary fibers and carries a two dimensional planar array of secondary fibers extending outwardly of the plane of the sheet into a third dimension in generally aligned manner and disposed across at least a major part of the surface thereof in generally aligned manner to provide out of plane reinforcement in the consolidated structure.
US10035332B2	Light-weight hybrid glass laminates A glass laminate comprises an external glass sheet, an internal glass sheet, and a polymer interlayer formed between the external glass sheet and the internal glass sheet. The external glass sheet can be a thin chemically-strengthened glass sheet or can be a non-chemically strengthened glass sheet, the polymer interlayer can have a thickness of less than 1.6 mm, and the internal glass sheet can be a non-chemically-strengthened glass sheet or a thin chemically strengthened glass sheet.
US10035327B2	Coextruded, crosslinked multilayer polyolefin foam structures from recycled polyolefin foam material and methods of making the same A physically crosslinked, closed cell continuous multilayer foam structure comprising at least one polypropylene/polyethylene coextruded foam layer is obtained. The multilayer foam structure is obtained by coextruding a multilayer structure comprising at least one foam composition layer, irradiating the coextruded structure with ionizing radiation, and continuously foaming the irradiated structure.
US10035325B2	Leather cushion back covering material for planar surfaces A planar surface covering with an outer leather layer, a stabilization layer secured to the outer leather layer by an adhesive, and a tension layer secured to the stabilization layer. The stabilization layer has a fibrous stabilization material with stabilization fibers oriented in at least two planar directions of the stabilization layer. The tension layer has a fibrous tension material with tension fibers oriented in at least two planar directions of the tension layer. The tension fibers melt at a lower temperature than the stabilization fibers, and the adhesive melts at a lower temperature than the tension fibers. In one version, the fibrous stabilization material of the stabilization layer has a thickness and fiber characteristics that create cushion attributes in the stabilization layer. In another version, the fibrous tension material of the tension layer has a thickness and fiber characteristics that create cushion attributes in the tension layer.
US10035318B2	Closure bag with reinforced handles A polymer bag is disclosed, along with a method of manufacture. The bag is formed of two facing sheets of polymer film, a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges. A polymeric zipper is attached to the inside of the facing sheets parallel to and between the top and bottom edges. A respective reinforcing patch is positioned on the inside surface of each of the two respective facing sheets and between the zipper and the top edge. An opening through each reinforcing patch and in the face overlying each patch defines a bag handle.
US10035313B2	Tire repair patch Methods and apparatus for applying a repair patch to a damaged portion of a tire, the steps of the method including removably positioning the patch in a repair position overlapping the damaged portion, pulling a tab to remove a protective sheet to uncover at least a portion of the bonding surface while the patch is in contact with the tire, and pressing the uncovered bonding surface into contact with the tire.
US10035310B2	Methods, compositions and blends for forming articles having improved environmental stress crack resistance Several processes for the manufacture of thin-walled tubes are described, including: injection molding an article and annealing the article, injection molding a blend of a polymer and a high melt flow polymer, injection molding a blend of a polymer and nanoparticles or nanocomposites. Using nanoparticles to improve ESCR and/or tear resistance of a polymer or blend is also disclosed.
US10035308B2	Bone regeneration material A method of manufacturing a bone substitute structure for reconstruction of bone material in a patient. The method comprises the steps of providing data reflecting a cavity in a bone of a patient, defining and modelling a three dimensional structure corresponding to the cavity in the bone; and providing an individualized bone substitute structure, corresponding to the defined and modeled three dimensional structure, by combining calcium phosphate cement, growth factors and the patient's own un-coagulated blood.
US10035303B2	Method and device for joining components A method for joining a first and a second component, at least one of which comprises a fiber-reinforced plastics material. The components are arranged in relation to one another in such a way that a gap region remains between the first and the second component. The gap region is filled, at least in portions, with an uncured plastics material filler in which nanoparticles are dispersed. Energy is introduced locally into the nanoparticles in order to cure the plastics material filler. In another aspect, the invention provides a device for joining two components.
US10035302B1	Universal floor seam sealer A hand-held, portable floor seam sealing device is provided that has universal application to many commercially available floor sheet materials, including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, sport floors as well as other flooring sheet materials. The device employs a seam sealing welding gun and a nozzle of unique configuration defining a cavity bounded by a front end with two rows of at least eight air jet apertures directed toward a gap formed between forwardly projecting glue stick receiving flanges. The nozzle also through has a downwardly directed fin that terminates in a multiplicity of downwardly directed air jet discharge apertures. As the device is moved along the length of a seam between adjacent sheets of flooring, hot air from the apertures in the downwardly directed air jet discharge ridge preheats the portion of the seam into which sealant is about to be dispensed while hot air from the air jet apertures in the front end of the nozzle melts the sealant.
US10035299B2	Apparatus and method for making a corrugated product The invention describes a device and method for making corrugated products. The device can be used with any substrate and includes, at least, first and second drive rollers for driving a middle substrate and a single wall corrugated product. In other embodiments the invention includes upper drive rollers, lower drive rollers and middle drive rollers for driving an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a middle substrate. The middle substrate is driven between the upper and lower substrates at a higher velocity to form flutes that are anchored between the upper an lower substrates thereby forming a corrugated product. The invention also provides for customized corrugated products having multiple fluted substrates in various desirable arrangements. Examples of such products include mattress, partition panels, other furniture and construction products.
US10035297B2	Apparatus and method for generating bitmap of 3-dimensional model Disclosed are an apparatus and method of generating a bitmap of a 3D model. The apparatus for generating a bitmap of a 3D model includes a pixel column generator configured to divide a 3D space into a plurality of pixel columns parallel to an output direction of a 3D printer, an intersection point calculator configured to calculate intersection points between the plurality of pixel columns and the 3D model, a rasterizer configured to rasterize the pixel columns and determine a support material region in each of the rasterized pixel columns based on the intersection points; and a bitmap generator configured to generate the bitmap of the 3D model by merging the rasterized pixel columns.
US10035296B2	Methods for controlling spread of imprint material A substrate useful for imprint lithography having a location thereon defining an imprint field, the imprint field further defined by an interior region, a perimeter region surrounding the interior region, and a border, with the perimeter region further including fluid control features. A polymerizable material deposited on the substrate at the imprint field location is allowed to spread on the substrate, with the fluid control relief features redirecting the spreading of the polymerizable material so as to minimize spreading of the polymerizable material beyond the imprint field border as further imprint lithography techniques are then performed.
US10035295B2	Plastic tube bending method and apparatus A plastic tube is bent by advancing the tube to position a desired first bend location of the tube at a bending/cooling station, the bend location of the tube having been previously heated by a tube heating assembly sufficiently for bending. The tube heating assembly is moved to a next desired bend location of the tube. Bending and cooling the tube at the first bend location, and heating the next desired bend location, take place in overlapping time windows, before advancing the tube to position the next desired bend location of the tube at the bending/cooling station. Total cycle time for heating, bending and cooling is thereby substantially reduced compared to carrying out heating, bending and cooling sequentially. The apparatus is controlled by PLC or PC-based programs, which effect movement via servomotors and also control other parameters such as heating and cooling times and temperatures.
US10035294B2	Slop-over prevention in form-filling machines A form-filling machine for molding and filling a plastic preform with a liquid in a treatment station, including a slop-over protection device to prevent a liquid from slopping out of the container, including during the transition of the container filled with the liquid out of the treatment station of form-filling machine into a discharge unit, such as a discharge star wheel.
US10035288B2	Injection molding system Provided is an injection molding system that includes: a mounting position detection unit configured to detect a mounting position of a temperature control hose establishing connection from a mold temperature controller to a mold; and a temperature control hose attachment and detachment unit. Attachment and detachment of the temperature control hose is established by the temperature control hose attachment and detachment unit. By virtue of this feature, it is made possible to simplify the operator's tasks and achieve quick attachment and detachment of the temperature control hose in a short period of time.
US10035286B2	Device and method for heating a mould or tool The present disclosure relates to a tool such as an injection molding tool or an embossing tool. A heating device including a stack of layers is provided for heating a tool surface. The stack may include a coil carrier layer with a number of wound coils for generating a magnetic field, and a conductive top layer, being adjacent to the tool surface currents are induced in the top layer to heat the surface. Efficient heating may be provided by solutions involving low resistivity layers that lead currents to the top layer without themselves developing heat to any greater extent. A conduction frame device can be provided beneath the top layer and around the perimeter thereof to provide reliable contact with a backing layer. A thermal resistance layer may placed between the intermediate layer and the top layer, and may comprise a heat resistive plastic material such as a polyimide.
US10035285B2	Optical tape embosser drum with shim identification A method is provided for making an embossing drum that is useable to emboss tape media. The method includes assembling together multiple stamper plates that each have embossing features for embossing tape media, and the stamper plates include at least one first plate and at least one second plate. Furthermore, the embossing features of each first plate are inverted with respect to the embossing features of each second plate.
US10035282B2	Method of sealing a porous fibrous substrate, and door skins, produced by the method A method of surface sealing a porous fibrous substrate is provided. According to the method, a porous fibrous substrate possessing a moisture content and a surface with pores is provided. A sealant composition is applied to a surface of the porous fibrous substrate and permitted to penetrate the surface pores of the porous fibrous substrate and undergo cure while participating in a foaming reaction with the moisture content to establish a water-resistant polymeric foam sealant impregnated into the porous fibrous substrate. The water-resistant polymeric foam sealant contains a polyurethane and/or polyurea.
US10035280B2	Mandolin slicer The present invention provides a mandolin slicer adjustable for slicing item in variable thicknesses and variable shapes, wherein the adjustment is enabled by an actuator assembly, such as a ballpoint pen ratchet mechanism or a push-push latch mechanism provided on the mandolin slicer. The mandolin slicer of the present invention further comprises an indicating mechanism to clearly indicate the selected thickness and shape of the sliced item.
US10035277B2	Apparatus and system for cutting a pattern in a sheet material An apparatus for cutting a pattern in a sheet material includes a template having a channel with a predetermined shape. The apparatus also includes a cutting device, including a base having one or more projections configured to interact with the channel, a handle coupled to the base and moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position, and a retractable rotary blade coupled to the handle. The retractable rotary blade is moveable between a refracted position when the handle is in the first position, and an extended position when the handle is in the second position. The retractable rotary blade is configured to cut a pattern according to the predetermined shape of the channel when the cutting device is tracked along the channel while both the handle is in the second position and the one or more projections are positioned within the channel.
US10035273B2	Electric appliance for personal care The present invention relates to electric appliances for personal care, in particular electric shavers, comprising a magnetic linear drive unit having first and second drive components supported for linear displacement relative to each other and adapted to magnetically interact with each other, wherein a drive support is provided for supporting the drive unit onto a mounting structure. The drive support supporting the drive unit onto a mounting structure of the installation environment is adapted to provide for at least one axis of rotation for at least one of the drive components of the drive unit allowing said at least one drive component to rotate relative to the mounting structure.
US10035269B2	Enhanced robotic teaching tool A device for aligning a robotic arm with an end-effector is provided. The device may include a spherical tool and a receiver. The spherical tool may include a spherical end portion and a distal base portion configured to releasably couple to the end-effector. The receiver may include a plurality of arms and a proximal base portion configured to releasably couple to the robotic arm. Furthermore, the arms may be configured to receive the spherical end portion and include one or more indicators configured to track alignment between the robotic arm and the end-effector.
US10035268B2	Measurement system used for calibrating mechanical parameters of robot A measurement system able to perform measurement by a simpler manner when performing measurement a plurality of times for a plurality of targets. The measurement system utilizes the light receiving device to measure targets fastened to the machine tool. The robot is moved so that the difference between a target on a light receiving surface of the light receiving device and an image acquired by the light receiving device in the state where the machine tool is stopped at each stop position and the robot is placed in the measurement position and posture becomes within a predetermined error. A plurality of stop positions and a plurality of end point positions and postures after the movement are used as the basis to simultaneously find the error of the mechanical parameters of the robot and the relative relationship between the robot coordinate system Σb and the machine tool coordinate system Σm.
US10035266B1	Generating robot trajectories using a real time trajectory generator and a path optimizer Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable media are provided for generating a trajectory for a robot to enable a reference point of the robot to reach a target waypoint. A real time trajectory generator is utilized to generate a first segment of a trajectory toward a target waypoint. While the robot is traversing the first segment of the trajectory, a trajectory optimizer is utilized to generate a second segment of the trajectory from an “end point” of the first segment (an actual end of the first segment or a defined “hand off” point) until the target waypoint is reached (or until an intermediate waypoint is reached). The trajectory optimizer may utilize anticipated motion states of one or more actuators of the robot at the end point of the first segment in generating the second segment.
US10035264B1	Real time robot implementation of state machine Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for real time robot implementation of state machines. In various implementations, a robot controller may state machine data indicative of a state machine to be implemented by the robot controller while operating a robot. The robot controller may identify one or more states reachable by the robot controller during implementation of the state machine. At least a first state of the one or more states may include: a first action to be performed by the robot while the robot controller is in the first state; and a plurality of strategies to govern performance of the first action under multiple circumstances while the robot controller is in the first state. The robot controller may operate the robot to perform the first action in a manner governed by a first strategy of the plurality of strategies. The robot controller may operate the robot to continue performing the first action in a manner governed by a second strategy of the plurality of strategies in response to a sensor signal.
US10035262B2	Robotic gripper with multiple pairs of gripping fingers Provided herein is a robotic gripper comprising two gripping components, where each component may comprise a rotatable axle oriented along a longitudinal axis, and where the respective axles may be oriented substantially perpendicular to each other. Each component may further comprise a pair of opposing gripping fingers with each gripping finger of the pair being coupled to a respective end of the axle. Each axle may be independently operable to rotate the respective pair of gripping fingers about the longitudinal axis of the respective axle, and each pair of gripping fingers may be independently operable to move the gripping fingers of the respective pair toward and away from each other. A control system for the robotic gripper may thus actuate one or both pairs of gripping fingers to grasp one or more objects.
US10035259B1	Self-assembling robotics for disaster applications In an approach to creating assembly plan for disaster mitigation, one or more computer processors identify one or more triggering events. The one or more computer processors receive one or more configuration parameters for one or more assembly plans pertaining to the one or more triggering events. The one or more computer processors analyze the one or more configuration parameters to determine necessary configuration parameters based upon the identified one or more triggering events. The one or more computer processors create the one or more assembly plans containing one or more instructions for one or more self-assembling robots based on the determined necessary configuration parameters. The one or more computer processors send the one or more assembly plans to one or more self-assembling robots.
US10035256B1	Buckling apparatus of a toolbox A buckling apparatus includes a buckle, a connector and an elastic element. The buckle includes two bores. The connector includes a main axle, two levers transversely extending from the main axle, and two external rods extending from the levers into the bores. The elastic element includes a first torque spring, a second torque spring, and an intermediate lever formed between the first and second torque springs. The first torque spring is located between and connected to the levers and adapted for biasing the buckle from the connector. The second torque spring is supported on the first lever and adapted for biasing the connector from a toolbox. The intermediate lever is placed against the first lever.
US10035252B2	Lockback tool with replaceable workpiece The present invention is to provide a lockback tool, which includes a workpiece body having a workpiece portion adjacent to an end thereof and a positioning slot disposed thereon adjacent to the other end thereof; a handle defining an accommodating space therein and having a resilient plate and at least one positioning stud disposed inside accommodating space so that, when the other end of workpiece body is inserted into accommodating space, positioning stud can be engaged into positioning slot; and a lockback element pivotally connected in the handle and having one end adjacent to the workpiece portion and the other end being pushed by the resilient plate so that the workpiece portion can be locked by the end of the lockback element or, when the other end being pressed by an external force against the resilient plate, the workpiece portion can be released from the end of the lockback element.
US10035250B2	Control of the working frequency of an impact mechanism Control device of an impact mechanism operable by a pressure media having an element for reversing the axial pressurization of the percussion piston and the return of the medium. In order to achieve a controllability of impact mechanisms by which the energy and the frequency of the moved percussion piston can be adjusted, at least one channel switchable by the reversal as a return line for the medium from the percussion hammer has at least one switchable element for the flow control.
US10035246B2	Method and apparatus for releasing a cable tie One example of the present disclosure relates to a tool for releasing a cable tie. The tool includes a front member having a front indexing surface and a front extension member. The tool includes a rear member movably coupled to the front member, with the rear member including a rear indexing surface and a rear extension member. When the front member and the rear member engage a head of the cable tie in a closed state, the front extension member protrudes into an opening in the head, in an insertion direction, a front extension distance that is less than the length of the head minus a distance from the rear surface to a pawl of the cable tie along the insertion direction, and spaces a contact portion of the pawl, along a transverse direction, by a distance sufficient to disengage the cable tie.
US10035243B2	Knife sharpening device A handheld, portable knife sharpening device is provided. The knife sharpening device includes a body that accommodates at least one knife sharpening member. The body is interconnected to a rotatable leg that is used to selectively alter the lateral footprint of the device to make knife sharpening safer and more effective.
US10035242B2	Shot-blasting apparatus Provided is a shot-blasting apparatus which is capable of efficiently perform dust collection and ventilation of an inside of a projection chamber, even using a dust collector having a small-size and low-cost suction device. The shot-blasting apparatus comprises: a cabinet (10); a plurality of process chambers (13a, 13b) provided inside the cabinet in such a manner that each of the process chambers is capable of housing a workpiece therein and selectively movable between a carry-in-and-out position and a projection position; an air inlet port (19) for introducing external air into each of the process chambers therethrough; and an air outlet port provided at a position opposed to the air inlet port across the process chamber set at the projection position, and linearly communicated with an internal space of the process chamber set at the projection position, wherein, according to suction from the air outlet port, air is caused to flow from the air inlet port into the process chamber set at the projection position, and led to the air outlet port while passing through the process chamber set at the projection position.
US10035240B2	Adaptive dust shield device having zero standoff capability An Adaptive Dust Shield Device having Zero Standoff Capability for rotary grinders having a bearing housing and an axial groove around the bearing housing. The dust shield has a cover molded from a single shot. The cover has a plurality of upstanding flexible fingers, in multiples of four, which extend upward from the cover. A door is formed in one side of the dust shield cover to allow the user to use the dust shield in zero clearance situations. The flexible fingers have a defined width and are separated apart from each other by a space between each one. The width of the space is less than the defined width of the flexible fingers. A stretchable fitting ring fits onto the bearing housing of the grinder and under the flexible fingers. The flexible fingers are secured onto the stretchable fitting ring by a securing fastener. There are a plurality of vent holes formed in the top wall that are selectively pluggable with plug elements.
US10035237B2	Robotic end effector including multiple abrasion tools A robot system comprises a robotic end effector including first, second and third abrasion tools having backing pads in a triangular arrangement.
US10035234B2	Machine tool A machine tool for implementing machining with rotation, the machine tool includes a first rotor, an enclosure, a first rail, a second rail, and a coupler. The first rotor rotates about a rotational axis. The first rotor is surrounded with the enclosure. The first rail is disposed on the first rotor. The second rail is disposed on the enclosure so as to be brought into alignment with the first rail at a rotational position. The coupler moves along the first rail and the second rail. The coupler is to engage with the first rail and the second rail in a first state and to engage with the second rail without engaging with the first rail in a second state.
US10035228B2	Working machine In a working machine, left and right side walls are erected on a bed, a forward/backward saddle is movable in forward/backward directions, left and right sides of the forward/backward saddle are movably supported with the left and right side walls, a forward/backward drive device is arranged on the left and right side walls, to move the forward/backward saddle in the forward/backward directions, a left/right saddle is arranged on the forward/backward saddle and movable in left/right directions, a left/right drive device is arranged on the forward/backward saddle on each of forward/backward sides of the left/right saddle, to move the left/right saddle in the left/right directions, an up/down slider is movable up and down and arranged on the left/right saddle, a lower portion of the up/down slider is provided with a processing head to which a processing tool for processing a work set on the bed is removably and replaceably attached.
US10035226B2	Method and system for cutting a preform intended for the production of a turbomachine part A method for cutting a preform usable for production of a turbomachine part and including a weaving of a plurality of threads, the threads including single threads that are visually identifiable, along a cutting contour calculated based on a preform model in which the threads have a reference arrangement, the method including: taking an image of the preform; processing the image to determine a deviation in an arrangement of the threads which are visually identifiable relative to the reference layout; correcting the cutting contour according to the deviation; and cutting the preform along the corrected cutting contour.
US10035217B2	Joint configuration The invention relates to a joint and welding configuration used during repair of metal and metal alloy plates specifically for providing a means of joining metal plates and filling voids in metal plates where access from one side is restricted. A joint arrangement suitable for repairing a void in at least one element, wherein said at least one element has a first surface and a second surface, wherein the thickness of the at least one element is at least 10 mm, further comprising two or more insert elements, each of said two or more insert elements each being friction stir welded at their abutted surfaces to said at least one element, characterized wherein said at least one element comprises at least one recess portion, wherein a Friction Stir Weld is caused from the direction of said first surface.
US10035216B2	Method of joining multiple components and an assembly thereof A method of joining multiple components is disclosed. The method includes arranging a first component having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a feature, in contact with a second component having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and defining an aperture. When so arranged, the first surface of the first component is adjacent to the second surface of the second component. The method also includes positioning a fastener on the first surface of the second component and in contact with the feature of the first component, such that at least a portion of the fastener overlaps the aperture on the first surface of the second component. The method additionally includes abutting and fusing the fastener to the feature of the first component to thereby affix the first component to the second component.
US10035215B2	Wire fusing apparatus A wire fusing apparatus including a first body having a first surface, a second body having a second surface, and a heating unit is provided. The second body is pivoted to the first body to rotate relatively to the first body enabling the first and second bodies to be in an expanded or a closed state. When the first and second bodies are in the closed state, the first and second surfaces define a closed containing groove for containing two independent wires butt jointed with each other. The first surface, the second surface and the containing groove each has a heat-conducting region, and the heat-conducting regions contact each other when the first and second bodies are in the closed state. The heating unit disposed on the first or second body contacts one of the heat-conducting regions for heat-fusing a butt-jointing point of the wires to form a fused wire.
US10035212B2	Method and apparatus for providing welding and auxiliary power A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power and auxiliary power includes an input circuit, a welding-type output power circuit, an auxiliary power circuit, and a controller. The input circuit receives input power and provides power to a common bus. The welding-type output power circuit receives power from the common bus and provides welding-type output power. The auxiliary power circuit receives power from the common bus and provides non-isolated auxiliary output power. The controller controls the auxiliary power circuit and the welding-type output power circuit.
US10035206B2	Controller for wire electric discharge machine having consumable exchange function A controller for a wire electric discharge machine recognizes that a consumable, such as a filter, an electrode pin, and an ion exchange resin, has reached the end of its life and the timing at which discharge machining is interrupted and temporarily stops programmed operation in accordance with the timing. When receiving an evaluation result representing that time for exchange of the consumable has been reached, the controller instructs a consumable exchanging unit, such as a robot, to cause it to exchange the consumable for automatic exchange of the consumable. After the consumable has been exchanged, a programmed operation resumption instructing unit resumes the programmed operation.
US10035205B2	Machine for honing gears A machine for honing gears comprises a workpiece spindle, the spindle axis of which is oriented vertically, wherein a workpiece to be machined is attachable in the region of a free end of the workpiece spindle, a honing ring carrier in which a honing ring for machining the workpiece attached to the workpiece spindle is clampable and is drivable in rotation about its central axis, and a machine frame on which the workpiece spindle and the honing ring carrier are mounted. The machine frame surrounds the honing ring carrier. The honing ring carrier is additionally mounted at two bearing points on the machine frame, said bearing points being substantially diametrically opposite one another with regard to the honing ring carrier, so as to be movable linearly along a horizontal axis which extends through the bearing points and so as to be movable in rotation about this axis. The machine has a simple and compact structure. The machine frame serves not only as a structural element for mounting the individual components of the machine and all required shafts, but at least partially also to form a working space in which the machining takes place.
US10035204B2	Saw blade indexing assembly A circular saw blade indexing assembly includes a base and a circular saw blade mounting assembly connected to the base and having a saw hub configured to support a circular saw blade. The circular saw blade indexing assembly includes an indexing mechanism connected to the base and having a feed finger disposed at a radial distance from the saw hub, the feed finger configured to rotate the circular saw blade about the saw hub between a first arc position and a second arc position. The circular saw blade indexing assembly includes a radius adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a relative longitudinal position between the saw hub of the circular saw blade mounting assembly and the feed finger of the indexing mechanism.
US10035200B2	Gear cutter with radial adjustability of stick blades A bevel gear manufacturing face cutter head (2) for face hobbing and face milling wherein the cutter head includes positive blade seating surfaces (16, 18) and the capability to clamp the blades (8) tight to the positive seating surfaces and to adjust the cutting blades radially after they are pre-clamped and axially located.
US10035198B2	Double-sided, indexable cutting insert with ramping capability and cutting tool therefor A double-sided, indexable cutting insert for a milling cutter includes a first surface, a second surface, and side surfaces. Major cutting edges are defined at an intersection between the first and second surfaces and side surfaces. Minor cutting edges and ramping cutting edges are defined at the intersection between the first and second surfaces and side surfaces. The cutting insert is mounted in a milling cutter having a bottom seating surface formed at an angle with respect to a central, rotational axis of the milling cutter, which provides superior performance for both milling and ramping cutting operations.
US10035191B2	Manufacturing method of femoral condyle prosthesis A manufacturing method of a femoral condyle prosthesis having a multilayer shell-core composite structure comprises the following procedures: (1) respectively preparing feeding material for injection forming of a core layer, a buffer layer and a shell layer, wherein the powders of feeding material of the core layer and the shell layer are selected from one or more of metallic powder, ceramic powder or toughening ceramic powder, and are different from each other, and the powder of feeding material of the buffer layer is gradient composite material powder; (2) layer by layer producing the blank of multilayer shell-core composite structural component by powder injection molding; (3) degreasing the blank; (4) sintering the blank to obtain the multilayer shell-core composite structural component. The femoral condyle prosthesis has the advantages of high surface hardness, abrasion resistance, uniform thickness of the shell layer, stable and persistent performance.
US10035184B2	Material for eyewear and eyewear structure Eyewear and eyewear structures comprising bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of making eyewear structures from such bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are described. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys provide form and shape durability, the minimum use of fasteners in the eyewear structure, high resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost net-shape fabrication for intricate eyewear design and shapes.
US10035183B2	Method for manufacturing a cast bar and tube made of a magnesium alloy A manufacturing method for a cast bar and tube made of a magnesium alloy, includes steps of preparing a manufacturing device; depressurizing a vacuum chamber through a depressurization device; heating a vicinity of an opening of a hollow tube; inserting the opening of the hollow tube into a molten metal; switching a valve member to be open; introducing the molten metal into a cylindrical part, and filling the cylindrical part with the molten metal; cooling the hollow tube; and continuously vibrating the hollow tube until completing solidification of the molten metal in the cylindrical part.
US10035182B2	Method of fabricating an investment casting mold and slurry therefor A method of investment casting includes casting a liquid nickel- or cobalt-based superalloy in an investment casting mold. The superalloy includes an yttrium alloying element that is subject to reactive loss during the casting. Loss of the yttrium is limited by using a zircon-containing facecoat on a refractory investment wall in the investment casting mold. The facecoat contacts the liquid nickel- or cobalt-based superalloy during the casting. Prior to the casting, a zircon-containing slurry is used to form the facecoat. After solidification of the nickel- or cobalt-based superalloy, the refractory investment wall is removed from the solidified superalloy.
US10035181B2	Apparatus and a method for reclaiming foundry sand To provide an apparatus for reclaiming foundry sand and a method for reclaiming foundry sand that can effectively remove binders and so on that attach to returned foundry sand that has been used. Foundry sand that has been used is supplied from a chute for feeding sand 14A to a rotor 16. The rotor 16 is rotated by a driver 20 so that frictional force is generated on the sand in the rotor 16. Then, the sand in the rotor 16 is dropped into the container for washing with water 30 that is located below the rotor 16. In the container for washing with water 30, an agitator 34 is rotated by the driver 20 so that the sand in the container for washing with water 30 is agitated and washed with water.
US10035179B2	Apparatus and method for the continuous and progressive shaping of metal strips to give a profile with longitudinally varying cross section Disclosed herein is an apparatus for the continuous and progressive shaping of metal strips to produce a formed metal strip whose cross sectional dimensions vary along a longitudinal axis thereof. The apparatus includes a device for shaping the metal strips, wherein the device has at least one tool set with at least two rotatably mounted and mutually associated tools, wherein the tools each have a pressure face disposed along an outer circumference thereof with a contour configured to shape the workpieces. The contour of the pressure face of at least one tool is not axially symmetric. In order to be able to cost-effectively produce workpieces or profiles with a variable cross section, in particular profiles with a closed cross section, it is proposed that the contours of the pressure faces of all tools, but at least of one tool set, are concave in order to generate a profile having a closed cross section.
US10035168B1	Low pressure two component fluid metering, mixing and dispensing system A base valve, a base pump, a catalyst valve, a catalyst pump, a mixing chamber, a base cylinder connected to the base valve, and a catalyst cylinder connected to the catalyst valve. The base and catalyst cylinders are actuated so as to push base and catalyst fluids out of the base and catalyst cylinders, respectively, and into the mixing chamber. An electronic controller has a ready mode and a dispensing mode. In the ready mode, the controller i) activates the base and catalyst pumps and ii) signals the actuator to push or pull, in response to a dispense signal being asserted. In the dispensing mode, the controller a) deactivates the base and catalyst pumps, b) signals the actuator to stop pushing or stop pulling, and maintains a) and b) in response to the dispense signal being de-asserted. Other embodiments are also described.
US10035165B2	Spray edger devices suitable for use with material application apparatus A spray edger device, which is suitable for use with a material application apparatus, said spray edger device includes a planar blade member, a substantially V-shaped frame member for supporting the planar blade member, and a collar member configured for moveably connecting the planar blade member to a barrel portion of a material application apparatus.
US10035162B2	Deposition mask for forming thin-film patterns The present invention provides a deposition mask for forming a thin-pattern by depositing a deposition material on a substrate, the deposition mask includes: a thin plate-shaped magnetic metal member 1 in which a through-hole 4 having shape and dimensions greater than those of the thin-film pattern is provided at a position corresponding to the thin-film pattern; and a resin film 2 which is provided in close contact with one surface of the magnetic metal member 1 and in which an opening pattern 5 having shape and dimensions identical to those of the thin-film pattern is formed at a position corresponding to the thin-film pattern in the through-hole 4, the resin film 2 being permeable to visible light. The opening pattern 5 is provided within an opening pattern formation region 7 surrounded by a deposition shadow region 6 defined by the thickness of the magnetic metal member 1 and the maximum angle of incidence of the deposition material to the film surface in the through-hole 4.
US10035157B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid container containing section, and a pressurizing section that pressurizes inside of the liquid container containing section. The liquid container containing section has a casing that contains a liquid container, a mounting member that is mounted with the liquid container, and a cover that covers an opening that is formed in the casing, the mounting member is arranged inside the casing on the opening side, the cover is arranged outside the casing on the opening side, and the mounting member is fixed to the cover.
US10035156B2	Liquid supply assembly A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.
US10035153B2	Hydronic air separator Improvements for hydronic air separators enable removal of micro bubbles of the air and micro particles of dirt. Adding coalescing media (CM) to existing and new tangential and in-line AS helps remove damaging micro air bubbles and small dirt particles from the water by a physics principle called surface adhesion. When the small air bubbles and dirt in the water come in contact with the CM, they stick to the surface of the media and then coalesce into larger bubbles and clumps of dirt. The larger air bubbles can float up off the CM and out of the water, to be released from the AS though an automatic air release valve. The larger dirt clumps fall off the CM and land at the bottom of the AS tank where they can be expelled through a hole in the AS tank connected to a drain valve. Water can be filtrated leaving the top of a separator tank. In such arrangements, material in the water with a specific gravity lower than 1.0 will float to the top of the tank and exit through a top opening in the water stream that passes through a bag filter and is removed. Clean water exiting the filter then can flow to the inlet side of a circulating pump.
US10035151B2	Device with baffle chamber A device for shredding material is provided. The device includes a baffle chamber with a discharge opening and a rotor shaft having a longitudinal axis and provided in the baffle chamber, where the baffle chamber is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the rotor shaft.
US10035148B2	Device for use in molecular diagnostics testing A device for use in molecular diagnostics testing includes at least one sealed reagent storage container, and at least one opener for unsealing the reagent storage container. The device further includes an actuator coupled to the reagent storage container and opener such that moving the actuator brings the reagent storage container and the opener together so that the opener unseals the reagent storage container. In addition, a locking unit is configured to prevent movement of the reagent storage container and the opener towards each other in a locked position and to allow the movement in an unlocked position, where moving the actuator moves the actuator between the locked position and the unlocked position.
US10035142B2	Honeycomb structure The honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb structure body having porous partition walls, and a plugging portion disposed in one of open ends of each cell, a thickness of the partition walls is 0.30 mm or more and 0.51 mm or less, a cell density is 30 cells/cm2 or more and 93 cells/cm2 or less, a filtration area (cm2) of inflow cells included per cm3 of the honeycomb structure body is defined as an inflow side filtration area G (cm2/cm3), a value obtained by dividing a pore volume Vp (cm3) formed in the partition walls by a total volume Va (L) including the cells is defined as a pore volume ratio A (cm3/L), and in this case, a product of the inflow side filtration area G (cm2/cm3) and the pore volume ratio A (cm3/L) is 1800 cm2/L or more and 3200 cm2/L or less.
US10035141B2	AEI zeolite containing phosphorus and production method therefor Provided is AEI zeolite having a uniform acid strength of an appropriate degree. AEI zeolite comprising phosphorus, preferably AEI zeolite comprising phosphorus in the pores, and a method for producing AEI zeolite comprising a crystallization step of crystallizing a raw material mixture containing a tetraethylphosphonium cation.
US10035139B2	Method for improving solar energy conversion efficiency using metal oxide photocatalysts having energy band of core-shell for ultraviolet ray and visible light absorption and photocatalysts thereof The present invention discloses a method for improving solar energy conversion efficiency using metal oxide photocatalysts having an energy band of core-shell structure for ultraviolet (UV) ray and visible light absorption, comprising a first process of forming a nanoparticle thin film layer; a second process of preparing a core-shell metal oxide on metal oxide nanoparticles by a plasma reaction under a hydrogen and nitrogen gas atmosphere, and a third process of depositing a transition metal on surfaces of core-shell metal oxide nanoparticles to produce a photocatalyst for energy conversion. A great amount of oxygen vacancies is formed in a shell region by the core-shell metal oxide to achieve effects of improving transfer ability of electron-hole pairs excited by light, and extending a wavelength range of absorbable light to a visible light region by changing a band-gap structure.
US10035138B2	Process for preparing a chlorine comprising catalyst, the prepared catalyst, and its use The invention concerns a process for preparing a chlorine comprising catalyst using one or more metal salts of chloride, hydrochloric acid (HCl), one or more organic chloride compounds, or a combination thereof. The prepared catalyst preferably comprises 0.13-3 weight percent of the element chlorine. The invention further relates to the prepared catalyst and its use.
US10035135B2	Composite having metal hydroxide supported zeolite, and warm-mix asphalt additive containing the same The composite of the present invention includes zeolite having a metal hydroxide supported thereon, and thus it can release moisture inside the zeolite effectively. Therefore, the warm-mix asphalt additive including the composite is not only economical but also able to lower with ease the temperatures required for mixing and compacting an asphalt mixture. Also, the asphalt mixture including the above-described warm-mix additive has a benefit of an improved adhesive strength, which leads to an excellent resistance to plastic deformation.
US10035132B2	Polycondensation catalyst for producing polyester and method for producing polyester using the same The invention provides a polycondensation catalyst for producing polyester by an esterification reaction or a transesterification reaction between a dicarboxylic acid or ester-forming derivative thereof and a glycol, wherein the polycondensation catalyst comprises particles of a solid base having on their surfaces either a coat layer of titanic acid in an amount of from 0.1 to 50 parts by weight in terms of TiO2 per 100 parts by weight of the solid base, or an inner coat layer of an oxide of at least one element selected from silicon, aluminum and zirconium or a composite oxide of at least two elements selected from silicon, aluminum and zirconium in an amount of from 1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the solid base and an outer coat layer of titanic acid in an amount of from 0.1 to 50 parts by weight in terms of TiO2 per 100 parts by weight of the solid base, and wherein the solid base is hydrotalcite.
US10035126B2	Sorbent compositions having pneumatic conveyance capabilities A sorbent composition such as for the removal of a contaminant species from a fluid stream, a method for manufacturing a sorbent composition and a method for the treatment of a flue gas stream to remove heavy metals such as mercury (Hg) therefrom. The sorbent composition includes a porous carbonaceous sorbent such as powdered activated carbon (PAC) and a solid particulate additive that functions as a flow-aid to enhance the pneumatic conveyance properties of the sorbent composition. The solid particulate additive may be a flake-like material, for example a phyllosilicate minerals or graphites.
US10035124B2	Methods, materials, and systems for converting alcohols Described herein is a method of converting a first alcohol to a second alcohol that includes forming a mixture including a superparamagnetic catalyst and a feedstock, wherein the feedstock includes the first alcohol, and exposing the mixture to a fluctuating magnetic field to form a product, wherein the product includes a second alcohol having a longer carbon chain length than the first alcohol. A flow-through method is described for converting a first alcohol to a second alcohol, wherein the second alcohol has a longer carbon chain length than the first alcohol. Also described is a method of converting glycerol to butanol that includes forming a mixture including a superparamagnetic catalyst and a feedstock, wherein the feedstock includes glycerol, and exposing the mixture to a fluctuating magnetic field to form a product, wherein the product includes butanol. A flow-through method is described for converting glycerol to butanol.
US10035120B2	Reactors for separating wax products from lightweight gaseous products of a reaction A reactor for hydrocarbon production that separates wax reaction products from lightweight gaseous reaction products. The reactor has a housing, a catalyst bed, a product recovery zone, and a stripping zone. The catalyst bed can be provided in multi-tubular and other fixed bed configurations. The stripping zone receives light-weight gas reaction products from the product recovery zone, while a gas outlet of the housing receives non-lightweight gaseous hydrocarbon reaction products from the product recovery zone. A wax outlet of the housing receives wax products from the product recovery zone.
US10035118B2	Lipoaspirate stem cell separation system and methods thereof A system and method for isolating and separating lipoaspirate particles. The system includes a generally cylindrical container having a lid and a bottom wherein the container includes at least one input port positioned to permit a lipoaspirate fluid to enter the container above the bottom; and a source of a vacuum coupled to the container to provide a partial vacuum during use of the system.
US10035110B2	Fine bubble generating device A fine bubble generating device is provided, including: a main body, having an inlet, an outlet and a venturi tube mechanism located between the inlet and the outlet, the venturi tube mechanism having a neck portion communicating with outside; a bubble fining mechanism, having at least one passage which is smaller than the inlet in cross-sectional area, the at least one passage communicating with and between the venturi tube mechanism and the outlet. The bubble fining mechanism includes a first vortex member having at least one first slant hole and a second vortex member having at least one second slant hole. The at least one first slant hole and the at least one second slant hole are inclined toward opposite directions, and the first vortex member and the second vortex member is disposed between the venturi tube mechanism and the outlet.
US10035108B2	Membranes A composite membrane comprising: a) a porous support; b) a gutter layer; and c) a discriminating layer which satisfies Formula (1): wherein: Ø is <4; x is the arithmetic mean of N measurements of the thickness of the discriminating layer and has a value of between 30 and 150 nm; N is at least 100; xlow_meas is the thickness in nm of an individual measurement of thickness within the N measurements; x>xlow_meas>0; and n is the number of individual thickness measurements where x>xrow_meas, >0 ∅ = x _ ( N - n ) ⁢ ( n - ∑ i = 1 n ⁢ ⁢ ( 1 - 1 x low meas ) ) Formula ⁢ ⁢ ( 1 )
US10035107B2	Composite membrane comprising layer of perfluoropolyether on hydrophilic substrate The invention relates to a composite comprising a porous substrate at least partially coated with a coating layer prepared from curing a coating composition (C), the coating composition (C) comprising at least one curable perfluoropolyether (PFPE) polymer. The invention further relates to a process for manufacturing a composite as afore-described, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a coating composition (C) comprising at least one curable perfluoropolyether (PFPE) polymer; (b) depositing said coating composition (C) on a porous substrate; and (c) crosslinking said coating composition (C) to form a porous substrate at least partially coated.
US10035106B2	Membrane filtration using low energy feed spacer In at least one embodiment, a membrane filtration element is provided. The element may include at least one feed spacer including a first set of parallel strands extending in a first direction and including a plurality of first strands having a first thickness and a plurality of second strands having a second thickness that is smaller than the first thickness. A second set of parallel strands may extend in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction. The second set of parallel strands may include a plurality of third strands having a third thickness and a plurality of fourth strands having a fourth thickness that is smaller than the third thickness. In one embodiment, the first and second sets of strands include alternating thick and thin strands, which reduce pressure drop in membrane filtration systems.
US10035105B2	Membrane stacks A process for preparing a membrane stack comprising the steps of (i) interposing a curable adhesive between alternate anion exchange membranes and cation exchange; and (ii) curing the adhesive; CHARACTERIZED IN THAT said membranes are in a swollen state when step (ii) is performed.
US10035102B2	System for a urea mixer Systems are provided for a urea mixer. In one example, the urea mixer may include perforated tube having a toroid shape configured to receive a urea injection and exhaust flow.
US10035095B2	Diverted pulse jet cleaning device and system A pulse jet cleaning system is disclosed having at least one diverter device and having at least one control valve configured for receiving pulse air from a pulse air manifold and controllably passing a pulse of pulse air downstream to clean the filter assemblies. The at least one diverter is configured for receiving the pulse from the control valve and diverting the pulse into a plurality of outlet ports for providing pulse air to at least two blowpipes for cleaning a filter assembly.
US10035092B2	Housing, housing cover and connecting part of a device for separating at least one fluid from a gas and a device for the separation of a fluid Described is a housing (18) for a separating device (12) for separating fluid from a gas, a housing cover (28) and a connecting part (16) of a device (12) and a device (12) for separating a fluid. The housing (18) has at least one first gas passage (82), which is centrally disposed relative to an axis (30) on a connection device (14). The housing (18) has at least one second gas passage (52), which is disposed radially outside the at least one first gas passage (82) with respect to the axis (30). The housing (18) has at least one fluid outlet (36, 48, 64) for fluid separated from the gas, which is disposed radially between the at least one first gas passage (82) and the at least one second gas passage (52) with respect to the axis (30). Between the at least one second gas passage (52) and the at least one fluid outlet (36, 48, 64), at least one housing-side fluid outlet sealing part (66) of at least one fluid outlet sealing device (92) is disposed, which is configured to sealingly interact with at least one corresponding connection-side fluid outlet sealing part (68) of the connecting part (16), which is provided for connecting the housing (18) with the connection device (14).
US10035091B2	Liquid fuel catcher A liquid fuel catcher has a case which defines a plurality of chambers formed as depressions in a passage so that a liquid fuel is accumulated. The case has a communicating portion which communicates the chambers in series at upper portions thereof. The case has openings at each bottom portions of the chambers. The case has a return passage which returns the liquid fuel accumulated in the chambers to a fuel tank. The liquid fuel catcher has a return valve. The return valve closes the return passage, when the liquid fuel level in the fuel tank exceeds a predetermined level. The return valve opens the return passage, when the liquid fuel level in the fuel tank is less than a predetermined level. The fuel returns to the fuel tank from the chambers through the return valve.
US10035084B2	De-aeration system and method The invention relates generally to a de-aeration apparatus and system, and more particularly, to an apparatus and system suitable for de-aerating highly viscous fluids comprising a vacuum chamber, an annular disk for rotating within the chamber, and a fixed baffle covering a portion of the surface of the annular disk and thereby defining a predetermined path by which the fluid to be de-aerated is spread more quickly into a thinner layer on the disk, exposing a greater amount of air/gas bubbles from the fluid in a shorter amount of time and resulting in a higher quality product than conventional de-aeration systems allow.
US10035083B2	Mud pump and vacuum gas extraction system Systems and methods for extracting hydrocarbon gas utilize a vacuum chamber with a mud chamber portion that is expandable and contractible. Gas is extracted at vacuum pressures.
US10035080B2	Liquid purification methods and apparatus Liquid purification methods and apparatus are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a frame to define an interior space, the frame having an inner surface in contact with air of the interior space; a barrier positioned between a body of liquid and the interior space; and an absorber suspended from the frame to transfer liquid from the body of liquid into the interior space via an opening in the barrier.
US10035078B2	Separation method A process for recovering metal from a process material comprising the metal and a component that is more volatile than the metal, which process comprises: transporting the process material in a retort provided in a furnace, the retort being operated under vacuum and at a temperature sufficient to cause sublimation of the component from the process material thereby producing purified metal; depositing the component that has been sublimed on a cool surface; removing purified metal from the retort; and removing deposited component from the cool surface.
US10035076B2	Transformer toy with rolling vehicle integrated into command center A transformer toy in a first and untransformed configuration receives a toy vehicle therein. The vehicle entering the first toy triggers the toy to transform into a robot, airplane, or other figure or structure capable of movement. As the toy transforms, it picks up the vehicle and positions it within the cockpit or other command center of the transformed toy such that a driver of the vehicle now appears to be commanding the transformed toy.
US10035074B1	Motorized toy vehicle with improved traction wheels and surface guidance system An improved traction wheel structure for a motorized toy vehicle adapted to travel along tracks, rails, wires, strings or the like having vertical top edges or diameters, the wheels being provided with a V-shaped annular traction channel defined by laterally extending traction members extending from the sides of a primary annular channel. The toy vehicle is part of a set having at least two track members with vertical top edges, the track members being connected by a surface guide member.
US10035068B1	Systems and methods for making progress of a user character obtained in an online game via a non-virtual reality interface available in a virtual reality interface A system and method for making progress of a user character obtained in an online game via a non-virtual reality interface available in a virtual reality interface. The online game may be played via multiple platforms including virtual reality platforms and non-virtual reality platforms. The actions available to be performed by users via the non-virtual reality platforms may be limited compared to the actions available to be performed via the virtual reality platforms. Gameplay progress made by a user through actions requested via a non-virtual reality platform may be monitored. An amount of a virtual resource may be awarded based on the progress, and/or exchanged for an enhancement of an ability for a virtual character controlled by the user in the online game. The ability may be enhanced such that the enhancement is reflected in the online game via the virtual reality platform.
US10035066B2	Interactive entertainment electronic system The present invention relates to a remote play device for an interactive entertainment system and may include a class D amplifier and at least one motion detection device. The remote play device may also include a processor to adapt sound effects played through the class D amplifier based upon the at least one motion detection device. A battery may also be included powering at least the class D amplifier.
US10035064B2	Game aim assist Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area. The aim of the game character is then automatically adjusted toward the selected object, which allows the game player to direct an attack action on the object.
US10035060B1	Method and system for controlling auto races A method of conducting a racing competition among a plurality of race cars including conducting qualifying trials among the plurality race cars, arranging the race cars in qualifying order arrangement for the start of the race, altering at least one of time, distance or speed parameters of one or more of the plurality of race cars during the race, and determining the winner and order of race finish at the completion of the race based on the parameters.
US10035059B2	Flat ground cross-country type roller skate The present invention discloses a flat ground cross-country type roller skate comprising a skate body (1), wherein a wheel assembly at a lower part of the skate body, wherein the wheel assembly comprises a mounting seat (6) used to mount the skate body (1) and a hoisting mechanism disposed on the mounting seat (6). There are at least three wheel assemblies disposed on the hoisting mechanism, and each wheel assembly can hoist independently under the action of the hoisting mechanism. Thus, the wheel assemblies of the roller skate can be hoisted independently so as to adapt to various roads with uneven surface.
US10035056B1	Golf tee Provided are single-body golf tees having a cup shaped upper section, a cylindrical non tapered section, a bottom section having a truncated cone integrated to a conical tip section and a grasping section constituted by plurality of elongated non tapered grooves and elongated non tapered wing-like ribs along the center of the main body that have stability and grasping strength.
US10035055B2	Golf club rack A golf club rack for transport and organization of golf clubs, via securement of the golf club rack to a cart, is provided, that includes lower and upper tubular horizontal members, end braces for each, and tubular vertical members extending between the end braces, the lower tubular horizontal members also including a plurality of sockets with openings for insertion of a golf club handle, and a platform attached to the upper tubular horizontal member and including clips for securing a golf club thereto, whereby respective golf clubs inserted into a respective socket opening, and extending toward the upper tubular horizontal member are securable to a respective clip.
US10035054B2	Golf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment Golf club heads include at least one weight port situated to retain weights and positioned above an approximate club face geometric center with the club in a standard address position. One, two, or more weight ports can be located above the club face center in a club crown or other portion of a club body. Club head vertical center of gravity can be selected to compensate dynamic loft associated with locating the club head center of gravity well behind the club face. Three-dimensional adjustment of club head center of gravity is possible.
US10035053B2	Set of golf clubs A set of golf clubs including golf club heads having improved mass distribution characteristics. The set includes golf club heads having a club head main body including a hitting face and a face support, a muscle back shell and a weight insert.
US10035051B2	Golf club with movable weight A golf club head having an exterior surface opposite the hollow golf club interior, the body having a center of gravity, wherein the body comprises an elongate weight receptacle, a weight retainer located in the weight receptacle, wherein the weight receptacle comprises a plurality of weight mounts, wherein the weight retainer is configured to slide along the weight receptacle between each of the plurality of weight mounts when the weight retainer is unlocked, and wherein the weight retainer is configured to reside in any of the plurality of weight mounts when the weight retainer is locked, and wherein the weight receptacle comprises a weight receptacle installation feature configured to receive the weight retainer, wherein the weight receptacle installation feature is located between two of the plurality of weight mounts, wherein the two of the plurality of weight mounts are located adjacent one another.
US10035050B2	Golf club head A head 2 includes a face 4, a crown 6, and a sole 8. At least a part of the crown 6 and/or at least a part of the sole 8 is formed by a clad material. The clad material is joined to an adjacent portion brought into contact with a peripheral edge of the clad material. The clad material includes a first layer s1 and a second layer s2. The first layer s1 is the outermost layer. The first layer s1 is welded to the adjacent portion. The second layer s2 does not have an affinity for welding with the adjacent portion.
US10035045B2	Golf ball compositions Disclosed herein are heterogeneous golf ball compositions comprising a matrix formed from a thermosetting polymer composition and discrete particles of crosslinked rubber dispersed within the matrix.
US10035042B2	Monitoring fitness using a mobile device Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. In one example, an athletic monitoring device may include or be associated with multiple types of movement sensors and switch between the sensors or use both depending on various factors including type of workout. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment used and the like. In one or more examples, the parameters may be automatically determined based on location. User workouts and accomplishments may also be celebrated through messages from celebrities, family, friends and other users. In some cases, the messages may be triggered by various conditions. Coaching may also be provided to the user to help improve workouts and overall athletic performance. Running routes may also be automatically tracked, stored and shared.
US10035041B2	Exercise evaluation system and method Disclosed are a system and a method for evaluating exercise. The exercise evaluation system includes a program storage unit storing a plurality of recommendatory exercise programs, a measuring unit measuring exercise intensity of a user, an analyzing unit analyzing a degree of accomplishing the content of a recommendatory exercise program selected by the user from the recommendatory exercise programs by using the measured exercise intensity, and an output unit outputting a result of analysis of the analyzing unit to the user.
US10035040B2	Exercise machine with stationary bicycle and inflatable seat An exercise machine may include a frame with set of foot pedals mounted thereon. A seat-receiving space is defined by the frame rearward of the set of pedals and a seat that is in the form of an inflatable bladder is received within the seat-receiving space. The inflatable bladder is retained within the frame in such a way that the bladder is able to move within the frame when the exercise machine is used. A seat back extends upwardly of and adjacent the inflatable seat and supports a user's back while the user is seated on the inflatable seat. Left and right arms are secured to the frame and extend respectively to the left and right of the inflatable seat. The user may undertake a cardiovascular workout and a core workout of abdominal and back muscles using the exercise machine.
US10035039B1	Convertible conversion table exerciser A convertible exercising inversion table having a main support frame with an inversion table pivotally mounted there between. Multiple exercise station receiving supports provided on the support frame and inversion table for sequential selective insertion of independent repositional user engagement gripping bars for different user exercises.
US10035035B2	Self-supporting muscular training apparatus convertible between a storage position and a working position A muscular training apparatus to present muscular training accessories. The muscular training apparatus has a bottom part including a central panel and two lateral panels on each side of the central panel. The two lateral panels are installed free to pivot about the central panel. The apparatus can be converted between at least one working position and one storage position. In a working position, the lateral panels are unfolded at the sides of the central panel to form a self-supporting structure. In the storage position, the lateral panels are folded adjacent to the central panel. The bottom part further includes a locking element to secure the self-supporting structure in the working position of the apparatus.
US10035031B2	Deployable water station for fighting fires and method of use A water station consisting of a large water tank or bag with a plurality of dangling appendages for lowering toward the ground. These appendages include heat sensors and sprayers, and one or more may be capable of connecting to a fire fighting truck, water tank, fire hydrants, or other pieces of equipment. One or more appendages may also include a bag containing fire-fighting safety gear or ground-based hoses for fighting fires. Cameras and other sensors provide constant feedback to the pilot of the aircraft, such as a helicopter, deploying the water station.
US10035027B2	Device and method for ultrasonic neuromodulation via stereotactic frame based technique One embodiment involves modifying neural transmission patterns between neural structures and/or neural regions in a noninvasive manner. In a related exemplary method, sound waves are directed toward a first targeted neural structure and characteristics of the sound waves are controlled at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure. In response, neural transmission patterns modified to produce the intended effect (e.g., long-term potentiation and long-term depression of the neural transmission patterns). In a related embodiment, a transducer produces the sound for stimulating the first neural structure and the second neural structure, and an electronically-based control circuit is used to control characteristics of the sound waves as described above to modify the neural transmission patterns between the first and second neural structures.
US10035026B2	System and method for radiotherapeutic treatment A system and method for radiotherapeutic treatment of a patient (20) are provided. The system comprises a patient carrier (11) for receiving the patient (20), means for monitoring (12) positions of at least two different body parts of the patient (20), a processor (14) and feedback means (13). The processor (14) is coupled to the means for monitoring (12) positions and is operative to analyze the monitored positions to determine, for each body part of the at least two body parts, a displacement of the respective body part with respect to a particular desired position. The feedback means (13) are coupled to the processor (14) for interacting with the patient (20) and to provide feedback concerning the displacement of the respective body part.
US10035019B2	Apparatus and method using near infrared reflectometry to reduce the effect of positional changes during spinal cord stimulation A positionally sensitive spinal cord stimulation apparatus and method using near-infrared (NIR) reflectometry are provided for automatic adjustments of spinal cord stimulation. The system comprises an electrode assembly with an integrated optical fiber sensor for sensing spinal cord position. The integrated optical fiber sensor, comprising a pair of optical elements for emitting light from an IR emitter and for collecting reflected light into a photodetector, determines a set of measured photocurrents. As the spinal cord changes position, the angles of incidence for light from the IR emitter and the measured optical intensities change. Electrode pulse characteristics are adjusted in real time, based on the set of measured optical intensities, to minimize changes in stimulation perceived by the patient during motion. The system includes automatic calibration of the optical fiber sensor when the patient is at rest, and a patient orientation detection.
US10035014B2	Steering an implantable medical lead via a rotational coupling to a stylet An implantable medical lead has a torsional stiffness and is rotationally coupled to a stylet. Applying rotation directly to the lead in turn causes rotation of the stylet. Where the stylet has a bent tip for purposes of steering the lead, the rotation applied to the lead rotates the bent tip so that the lead can be steered by rotating the lead rather than rotating a hub of the stylet. The rotational coupling may be achieved through one or more features provided for the lead and/or the stylet, such as a feature within a lumen of the lead that mates to a feature along the stylet or a feature of the stylet hub that engages the proximal end of the lead. The torsional stiffness of the lead may be provided by adding a feature within the lead body, such as a braided metal wire or an overlapping foil.
US10035011B2	Catheter attachment mechanism The disclosure provides an apparatus and methods for securing a medical catheter. The apparatus includes a tube wall that defines a lumen extending longitudinally there through. The tube wall comprising: a plurality of flexible fingers extending along a portion of the tube wall, a longitudinal slot disposed between each pair of adjacent fingers, each of the fingers comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface. An outer protrusion extends outwardly from the exterior surface of each finger. An inner protrusion extends inwardly from the interior surface of each finger. The inner protrusions are configured to frictionally engage an outer surface of the medical catheter disposed within the lumen when the plurality of flexible fingers are moved inwardly in response to an external force applied to the outer protrusions.
US10035004B2	Implant device, tool, and methods relating to treatment of paranasal sinuses An implant device is configured to be implanted in a fistula to fluidly connect the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A surgical tool has an implant the implant device mounted on a carrier. Various methods involve a fistula between the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A kit includes an entry device for use to form a fistula and an implant tool for use to implant an implant device following formation of a fistula.
US10035002B2	Composite fiber guidewires A guide wire (400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1200, 1300) is adapted for use in magnetic resonance imaging systems. The guide wire has a shaft region (402) and a distal tip region (404). The shaft region comprises a composite shaft (406) comprising reinforcing fibers aligned with a length extension (403) of the shaft region. The fibers extend at least partially into the distal tip region. The fibers form a taper (410) within the distal tip region. The distal tip region comprises a sensor (504, 604, 702, 704, 804, 904, 1006, 1008). The shaft comprises a cable (502, 602, 702, 704, 802, 902, 1002, 1004). The cable is connected to the sensor.
US10034994B2	Mask A mask is disclosed that has a gas outlet which is quiet and provides for a diffused outlet flow of gases. The outlet is preferably a slot formed between a hollow body and cover over said hollow body. The mask also preferably extends and seals under a user's chin in use.
US10034993B2	Airway oxygenator An airway device for use with deep sedation has a pair of conduits, one to supply oxygenated gas and the other to extract exhaled gas. The conduits are encompassed in a permeable sleeve with a stylet to facilitate positioning of the device in the airway.
US10034991B2	Systems and methods for therapeutic intrathoracic pressure regulation Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for delivering respiratory treatment to a patient. For example, a treatment system may include a mechanism for delivering a positive pressure breath to a patient, and one or more limb flow control assemblies which modulate gas flow to and from the patient. Exemplary treatment techniques are embodied in anesthesia machines, mechanical ventilators, and manual ventilators.
US10034990B2	Drug delivery system and method A drug delivery system can include a cylindrical structure extending in a longitudinal direction and formed from a substrate of an electrically conductive material. The cylindrical structure can include multiple electrodes extending laterally on the substrate at respective longitudinal locations. The electrodes each have an electrical resistance small enough to conduct current laterally along the substrate without heating the cylindrical structure. The cylindrical structure can include at least one substrate portion extending longitudinally between a respective pair of electrodes. Each substrate portion can have an electrical resistance high enough to conduct current longitudinally between the electrodes and resistively heat the respective substrate portion in response to the current conducted therethrough. A dose of a drug can be disposed on each substrate portion and configured to volatilize into a gas in response to the resistive heating of the respective substrate portion.
US10034983B2	Dosing device for an infusion system and method thereof A dosing device for an infusion system comprises a dosing unit having a variable volume and at least one opening in fluid connection with the variable volume, through which opening the variable volume can be filled with a substance or the substance can be dispensed from the variable volume. The dosing device is operable in a first state for filling the substance from a supply conduit, in a second state for preventing filling and dispensing, or in a third state for dispensing through a dispensing conduit. No direct fluid connection exists between the supply conduit and the dispensing conduit at any time. Methods for dosing a substance with the dosing device.
US10034980B2	Medical injector with post-autoreconstitution dose setting and autoplunger drive A medical injector is provided herein having a body; a reservoir containing first and second mixable components; a stopper; a plunger disposed in the body; a spring disposed to advance the plunger; a first releasable retainer for releasably retaining the plunger in a first state against force of the spring; a first trigger for causing the first releasable retainer to release the plunger; a second releasable retainer for releasably retaining the plunger in a second state against force of the spring; and, a second trigger for causing the second releasable retainer to release the plunger. The spring causes the plunger to advance so that the stopper traverses at least a predetermined extent of advancement thereby causing mixing of the first and second mixable components. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a medical injector is provided which allows for autoreconstitution with subsequent dose setting and autoplunger activation being activated by separate triggers.
US10034957B2	Compacted hemostatic cellulosic aggregates The present invention is directed to a hemostatic material comprising a compacted, hemostatic aggregates of cellulosic fibers. In some aspects, the hemostatic material further includes additives, such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or other polysaccharides, calcium salts, anti-infective agents, hemostasis promoting agents, gelatin, collagen, or combinations thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of making the hemostatic materials described above by compacting a cellulosic-based material into hemostatic aggregates. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of treating a wound by applying hemostatic materials described above onto and/or into the wound of a patient.
US10034956B2	Class of anti-adhesion hydrogels with healing aspects Disclosed are hydrogels polymerized with a biofunctional moiety, biodegradable and permanent, designed to be implantable in a mammalian body and intended to block or mitigate the formation of tissue adhesions. The hydrogels of the present invention are characterized by comprising four structural elements: a) a polymeric backbone which defines the overall polymeric morphology, b) linkage groups, c) side chains, and d) biofunctional end groups. The hydrophobicity of the various structural elements are chosen to reduce tissue adhesion and enhance the biofunctional aspect of the end groups. The morphology of these polymers are typically of high molecular weight and have shape to encourage entanglement. Useful structures include branching chains, comb or brush, and dendritic morphologies.
US10034955B2	Acrylate adhesive for use on the skin The invention relates to the production of a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition polymerized entirely from acrylate-based monomers in a layer thickness of about 250 μm and to the use thereof for adhesion to human skin. The adhesive films thus produced adhere reliably to human skin, have high water-vapor permeability despite the layer thickness, with the result that, for example, wound healing is promoted, and even after a relatively long wearing period can be removed from the skin again without leaving a residue and without damaging the skin.
US10034953B2	Modular air freshener system Example embodiments provide a modular air freshener system. The modular air freshener system comprises a plurality of different carriers and at least one scent device. The scent device is separately and removably carriable by each of the plurality of different carriers. At least one of the different carriers is carriable by another one of the plurality of different carriers. The each of the carriers may be passive, active and self-powered, or active and externally-powered.
US10034949B2	Polyvalent pneumococcal polysaccharide-protein conjugate composition Provided is an immunogenic composition comprising 15 different polysaccharide-protein conjugates. Each of the conjugates comprises a capsular polysaccharide prepared from different serotype Streptococcus pneumoniae conjugated to a carrier protein, that is, serotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9N, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F and 23F. An immunogenic composition formulated into a vaccine comprising an aluminum-based adjuvant increases application range with respect to pneumococcal diseases in infants and children.
US10034948B2	Low molecular weight polyethylene glycol drug conjugates having improved drug biological activity Provided are polyethylene glycol drug conjugates of general formula (I), (II) or (III) and pharmaceutical compositions and a use thereof. The conjugates are formed by combining low molecular weight polyethylene glycol with 2-4 drug molecules. The conjugates can interact with receptor dimers or polymers, thereby improving the in vivo distribution of the drug, changing the oil and water distribution coefficient, enhancing the pharmacological activity, reducing the blood-brain barrier permeability of the drug, and improving the bioavailability of the drug.
US10034946B2	Odor free milk production enhancers for ruminants A feed supplement for ruminants to increase milk production, comprised of a carrier and the reaction product of a water soluble polycarboxylic acid, a metal salt, and a C3 to C10 fatty acid, the water soluble carboxylic acid having a pendant carboxylic acid group and being linked to the metal of the metal salt, which is in turn linked to the C3 to C10 fatty acid.
US10034945B2	Silk powder compaction for production of constructs with high mechanical strength and stiffness The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for production of three-dimensional constructs with high mechanical strength and/or stiffness.
US10034942B2	Stabilized hypohalous acid solutions The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses.
US10034941B2	Iron-salen complex The present invention provides a drug delivery system that overcomes conventional technical problems and that is readily put to practical use. Iron-salen complexes represented by General Formula (I) below. The invention renders iron-salen complexes magnetic, which can thus be used as drugs that can be delivered to affected areas in the body using the inherent magnetic properties of the drug without employing carriers composed of magnetic substances as has been done hitherto.
US10034940B2	High concentration antibody and protein formulations The present application relates to highly concentrated antibody and protein formulations with reduced viscosity that are stable, relatively isotonic and are of low turbidity. The formulations are particularly suitable for subcutaneous administration. The application further describes articles of manufacture containing such formulations and method for using them to treat disorders treatable by the formulated antibody or protein.
US10034933B2	HIV and immunogenic peptide sequences and compositions The present specification discloses an immunogenic composition comprising polypeptide, wherein each of the polypeptides has no more than 100 amino acids, which polypeptides comprises one or more sequences having at least 60% homology with any of SEQ ID 1-4, or comprises two or more epitopes having 7 amino acids or more, each epitope having at least 60% homology with a sub-sequence of any of SEQ ID 1-4 that has the same length as the epitope, wherein, the polypeptide is immunogenic in a vertebrate expressing a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) allele, and wherein the polypeptide is not a complete HIV virus protein.
US10034932B2	H3 influenza A virus The invention provides an isolated H3 equine influenza A virus, as well as methods of preparing and using the virus, and genes or proteins thereof.
US10034928B2	Proteins and nucleic acids useful in vaccines targeting Staphylococcus aureus Disclosed are novel immunogenic proteins derived from Staphylococcus aureus, as well as methods for their use in conferring protective immunity against S. aureus infections. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the proteins and methods of use of these nucleic acids.
US10034926B2	Use of toll-like receptor agonist for treating cancer The present invention is directed to methods and agents used for treating cancer in Toll-Like Receptor 5-expressing tissues by providing a Toll-Like Receptor agonist such as flagellin. The present invention also relates to protecting the liver from a liver toxicity using a Toll-like receptor agonist.
US10034925B2	Modified natural killer cells and natural killer cell lines having increased cytotoxicity NK cells and NK cell lines are modified to increase cytotoxicity, wherein the cells and compositions thereof have a use in the treatment of cancer. Production of modified NK cells and NK cell lines is via genetic modification to remove checkpoint inhibitory receptor expression and/or add mutant (variant) TRAIL ligand expression.
US10034922B2	Peptide having angiogenesis inhibitory activity and composition containing same A peptide having angiogenesis inhibition activity and pharmaceutical composition comprising thereof is described. More specifically, the application relates to the pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting angiogenesis comprising the peptide as a peptide derived from telomerase.
US10034917B2	Nanoparticle-mediated delivery of cytokines for maintenance of the regulatory T cell phenotype Compositions for delivery of growth factors needed for stable Tregs and methods of use thereof are provided. In preferred embodiments, the compositions can induce, increase, or enhance a functionally robust induced CD4 Treg population (e.g., Foxp3+ Treg) in vivo or ex vivo. The compositions generally include delivery vehicles including TGF-β and IL-2. Delivery vehicles include, for example, polymeric particles, silica particles, liposomes, or multilamellar vesicles. The TGF-β and IL-2 are typically co-loaded into, attached to the surface of, and/or enclosed within the delivery vehicle into the same particle for simultaneous co-delivery to cells such as T cells. Preferably the delivery vehicles are targeted to CD4. The compositions and cells treated therewith can be used in various methods of treating, for example, inflammation, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and disorders, and inducing or maintaining tolerance including graft and transplant tolerance.
US10034913B2	Anti-angiogenic peptides and uses thereof Provided are peptide sequences derived from prostate serum antigen (PSA). The peptides are provided in cyclic and linear form. Methods for using the peptides for inhibition of angiogenesis, such as angiogenesis in a tumor, are provided.
US10034912B2	SMAC Mimetic A SMAC mimetic and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of use.
US10034904B2	Methods and compositions of biocontrol of plant pathogens The present invention comprises methods and composition for control of plant pathogens. Isolated bacteria, deposited with ATCC under the Budapest Treaty, are effective to control plant pathogens.
US10034899B2	Solid oral dosage form for breast symptoms The invention is a solid oral dosage form that is designed to deliver a supraphysiological dose of molecular iodine of 3 to 60 mg per day. The solid oral dosage form is designed to have a low risk of thyroid related adverse clinical events for patients with deficiencies of certain minerals. The solid oral dosage form includes a source of iodine, a reactive agent, and calcium or iron. The solid oral dosage form may include one or more of selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, gamma-linolenic acid, vitamin B1, and magnesium. The solid dosage form may further comprise an enteric coating that coats ingredients that are absorbed predominantly from the intestines, such as vitamin A and D, and does not coat the source of iodine and the reactive agent.
US10034896B2	Compositions and methods for treatment of osteoporosis and other indications The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treatment of subjects having or at risk of osteoporosis or other conditions. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide. The nitric oxide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other vesicles containing nitric oxide. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid “stick,” etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto a suitable portion of the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like.
US10034894B2	Method of treating inflammation The present invention concerns methods of treating systemic, regional, or local inflammation from a patient suffering or at risk of inflammation comprising administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a sorbent that sorbs an inflammatory mediator in said patient. In some preferred embodiments, the sorbent is a biocompatible organic polymer.
US10034893B2	5, 6-D2 uridine nucleoside/tide derivatives In one aspect, the invention provides compounds represented by Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, stereoisomers, tautomers, solvates, and combinations thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds for treating a viral infection in a subject.
US10034890B2	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.
US10034889B2	Pharmaceutical composition including migratory factor for guiding pluripotent stem cells to damage The purpose of the present invention is to identify a migratory factor that guides pluripotent stem cells (Muse cells) useful in new medical applications to damage, and to provide a pharmaceutical composition that includes the migratory factor for promoting tissue regeneration in regenerative medicine that makes use of Muse cells. In the present invention, a receptor that is specifically expressed in Muse cells rather than non-Muse cells was identified, and it was confirmed that a ligand for this receptor can function as a migratory factor. In the present invention, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) was identified as a migratory factor, and thus, the present invention pertains to a pharmaceutical composition for guiding pluripotent stem cells to damage, the composition including S1P as an active ingredient.
US10034886B2	GLP-1 receptor modulators Compounds are provided that modulate the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, as well as methods of their synthesis, and methods of their therapeutic and/or prophylactic use. Such compounds can act as modulators or potentiators of GLP-1 receptor on their own, or with incretin peptides such as GLP-1(7-36) and GLP-1(9-36), or with peptide-based therapies, such as exenatide and liraglutide, and have the following general structure (where “” represents either or both the R and S form of the compound): where A, B, C, Y1, Y2, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, W1, n, p and q are as defined herein.
US10034879B2	Substituted benzaldehyde compounds and methods for their use in increasing tissue oxygenation Provided are substituted benzaldehydes and derivatives thereof that act as allosteric modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modulators, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediate by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from increased tissue oxygenation.
US10034868B2	Methods for the prevention and the treatment of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis The present invention relates to the prevention and the treatment of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.
US10034867B2	Quinuclidine derivatives and medicinal compositions containing the same Provided is a powder inhaler comprising a powder inhalant comprising 3(R)-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane wherein an anion X− is associated with the positive charge of the nitrogen atom and wherein X− is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion of a mono- or polyvalent acid.
US10034863B2	Compositions for an orally active 1,2,4-oxadiazole for the treatment of disease The present invention relates to specific doses of and dosing regimens for using a 1,2,4-oxadiazole benzoic acid compound in treating or preventing diseases associated with nonsense mutations. In particular, the invention relates to specific doses and dosing regimens for the use of 3-[5-(2-fluoro-phenyl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl]-benzoic acid in mammals having diseases associated with nonsense mutations.
US10034860B2	Estrogen receptor modulator for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic estrogen receptor positive breast cancer Described herein are methods of treating locally advanced or metastatic estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
US10034859B2	Diaryl and arylheteroaryl urea derivatives as modulators of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of hallucinations associated with a neurodegenerative disease The present invention relates to certain pyrazole derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor and their uses for the treatment and prophylaxis of visual hallucinations associated with Lewy Body dementia.
US10034856B2	Use of N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine or analogues thereof, for promoting the mechanism of implantation of the embryo and related compositions and culture media The present invention refers to the use of N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine (melatonin) and/or an analog thereof, for use in the medical or veterinary field in the assisted reproduction for promoting the mechanism of implantation of the embryo, and in particular for the prevention of implantation failure into the uterus, by topical administration of an effective amount in a mammalian subject female in need of such treatment, and related compositions, culture media and medical devices.
US10034852B2	Methods and compositions addressing depressed mood A method of treating or preventing depressed mood is described, such as for treating or preventing postpartum blues or depression or other conditions associated with increased MAO-A levels. The method comprises administering to a subject an antioxidant source at least once between day-1 to day-5 postpartum (or on treatment days 1 to 5 of a non-postpartum regimen); an optional tryptophan composition on the evening of day-3 to day-5, simultaneously or following the antioxidant source; and a tyrosine composition the day after administering the tryptophan composition, for example on day-5.
US10034842B2	Antimicrobials and methods of use thereof for wound healing 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.
US10034840B2	Transdermal adhesive compositions, devices and methods A stable transdermal adhesive composition comprising: an adhesive comprising a washed polymerization reaction product of at least two ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and at least one pharmaceutically active compound which is susceptible to oxidative degradation; wherein the at least two ethylenically unsaturated monomers, if present in the adhesive as unreacted monomers, are present at a level of less than 200 ppm of total unreacted monomer, based upon the total weight of the adhesive, methods of making the composition, a transdermal drug delivery device using the composition, methods of making the device, and methods of delivery the pharmaceutically active compound are provided.
US10034829B2	Semi-permanent mascara compositions A semi-permanent mascara composition for use on eyelashes and/or eyelids that includes from 17% to 30%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof. Further there is from 0.1% to 14%, by weight, of a colorant and from 10% to 15%, by weight, of disteardimonium hectorite, and less than about 3% of wax. The semi-permanent mascara composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.
US10034828B2	Hair treatment systems and methods using peptides and other compositions The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for transdermal delivery, and treatment of hair related conditions. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications, including causing or promoting hair growth and/or hair pigmentation. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide and/or peptides. The nitric oxide and/or peptide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other vesicles containing nitric oxide, peptides, or both. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid “stick,” etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin, e.g., onto the scalp, or other suitable portion of the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like.
US10034824B2	Hair shaping composition The invention provides a hair shaping composition suitable for topical application to hair, the composition comprising from 1 to 25 wt % monoglucosamine adipate, dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous carrier. The invention also provides a method for improving hair volume-down which comprises the following steps: (i) treating the hair by topical application of the hair shaping composition as defined above; (ii) shaping the treated hair; (iii) allowing the composition to remain in contact with the shaped hair before drying. Advantageously the method of the invention does not require the breakage of the hair disulfide bonds, does not require the use of high temperature heated implements such as straightening irons, and can be accomplished by a consumer without intervention of a professional hairdresser.
US10034822B2	Fashionable copper shades in a nonionic base An agent for oxidatively dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, includes —in a cosmetic carrier— (A) 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4,5-diamino pyrazole and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, (B) 2,6-dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine, (C) hydrogen peroxide, and (D) one or more nonionic surfactants, wherein the total content of all anionic surfactants (E) included in the agent is below 0.6 wt %, based on the total weight of the agent. A second subject matter of the present invention is a corresponding multicomponent packaging unit (kit-of-parts).
US10034820B2	Personal care formulation and uses thereof The present document describes a personal care formulation comprising from about 2% to about 50% (vol/vol) of at least one edible oil; from about 0.02% to about 0.08% (wt/vol) of at least one edible abrasive; and a thickening agent mixture comprising from about 3% to about 66% (vol/vol) of at least one first thickening agent chosen from aloe vera gel, aloe vera juice, xanthan gum, and cellulose gum, or from about 0.1% to about 0.3% (wt/vol) of carrageenan, or combinations thereof. The present document also describes use of the formulation of skin care and oral hygiene.
US10034818B2	Use of a benefit delivery particle for malodour benefit The invention provides a use of a particle to absorb and retain odiferous compounds, wherein the particle comprises: —(a) a solid core comprising a first hydrophobic polymer, and (b) a shell comprising a second hydrophobic polymer wherein the Tg of the first hydrophobic polymer is lower than the Tg of the second hydrophobic polymer; wherein the particles have a mean particle size of less than 1 micron, preferably from 0.1 to 0.3 microns, and wherein the odiferous compound is a malodor compound.
US10034812B2	Biomechanically derived crutch A crutch having a first side direction, a second side direction opposite the first side direction, a third side direction perpendicular to the first side direction and a fourth side direction opposite the third side direction, the crutch including an elongate leg having a top end, a top portion, a middle portion, a bottom portion, and a bottom end, wherein the elongate leg extends from a saddle to a foot and has a handle disposed on the middle portion, wherein the saddle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the handle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the third side direction of an axis extending between the leg and the foot, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the first side direction of an axis extending between the top end of the elongate leg and the bottom end of the elongate leg; and wherein the handle is cantilevered and has a fixed end and a free end.
US10034810B1	Apparatus and method for applying spinal traction force An apparatus for applying traction force to a spine of a user has a chassis with an upper surface. A user lies on the upper surface with the spine extending generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the chassis. Two members extend from the chassis on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis, each member being positioned to engage an armpit. A lever is pivotally attached to the chassis for rotation about a lateral axis, and a pad coupled to the lever contacts a proximal portion of each upper leg when the leg is bent forward at a hip joint. A force applied to the lever is transmitted through the pad to each upper leg and opposed by the members, thereby applying traction force for decompressing the spine. The force may be applied by the arms of the user or by a motor.
US10034808B2	Low-air-loss (LAL) patient support apparatuses and methods Mattresses and cushions, methods of making mattresses and cushions, and patient supports comprising a mattress and/or a cushion. At least some embodiments of the present mattresses and cushions comprise a body with air-impermeable material having a plurality of openings, and a cover sheet comprising air-permeable and liquid-impermeable material covering at least a portion of the plurality of openings and coupled to the body by a liquid-impermeable welded seam encircling the covered one or more openings.
US10034807B2	Bed step stool and method of use A bed step stool for assisting a user into and out of bed including opposite sides, a head, and a foot. The bed step stool includes a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed; a second support to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed; and a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into and out of the bed.
US10034797B2	Cochlear implant electrode insertion bridge An electrode guide bridge is used for inserting a cochlear implant electrode into a cochlea scala of a patient cochlea. An electrode holder encloses at least a portion of a cochlear implant electrode while allowing the electrode to slide freely without friction. A pointed distal tip of the electrode holder is sized to fit within a posterior tympanotomy during electrode insertion surgery and into an electrode opening in an outer surface of the patient cochlea without entering the cochlea scala to prevent an apical tip of the enclosed electrode from contacting tissues around the electrode opening during the insertion surgery.
US10034792B2	Locking ring with lever arm A locking ring (1) for an ostomy coupling as well as an ostomy coupling is provided. The locking ring includes two extension arms (4,5) connected at a common fulcrum (6) that will act as a hinge, when the arms are rotated with respect to each other. A toggle-mechanism may be used in the locking ring. The extension arms will through a connection to the locking ring close the locking ring upon rotation.
US10034788B2	Stent graft adaptor A stent graft adaptor has an outer graft tube and an inner graft tube with the inner graft tube substantially concentric with and within the outer graft tube. A joining member extends between the inner tube and the outer tube. The joining member can be a continuous fold of graft material extending from a proximal end of the outer tube to a proximal end of the inner tube. The inner tube has at least one self expanding stent on an outer surface thereof and the outer graft tube has at least one self expanding stent on an inner surface. The outer surface of the outer tube provides a sealing surface to engage against the wall of a vessel and the inner tube provides a sealing surface to engage with a corresponding sealing surface of a stent graft deployed through it. The outer sealing surface can include barbs.
US10034784B2	Heart valve and endovascular graft components and method for delivery A medical device including a valve member with an elongate tubular portion with at least one aperture disposed in a sidewall at a location between the proximal and distal ends, and a plurality of leaflets; a first endovascular graft coupled to the valve member; and a second endovascular graft coupled to the first endovascular graft; and an expandable anchor member coupled to the second endovascular graft.
US10034783B1	Adjustable prosthetic ankles In one embodiment, an adjustable prosthetic ankle separate from a prosthetic foot includes an upper coupling member, a lower coupling member that couples with the upper coupling member, and a flexion angle adjustment mechanism associated with the coupling members that enables a user to change a relative angle between the coupling members, and therefore a flexion angle of the prosthetic ankle, without using any tools.
US10034782B2	Variable stiffness prosthetic foot Prosthetic feet that provide for variable and adjustable stiffness are provided. A foot element can include a tongue portion defined or formed by a slot in the foot element that at least partially separates the tongue portion from a remainder of the foot element. The tongue portion can be operably connected to the remainder of the foot member to increase the stiffness of the foot member or operably disconnected from the remainder of the foot member to increase the flexibility of the foot member. The prosthetic foot further includes a mechanism for adjusting whether the tongue portion is operably connected or disconnected from the remainder of the foot member. The mechanism can be selectively actuated to adjust the stiffness of the foot element in dorsiflexion and/or plantarflexion and/or to adjust the degree to which the tongue portion is allowed to flex relative to the remainder of the foot member.
US10034781B2	Prosthetic knee joint with buffering and braking effects A prosthetic knee joint with buffering and braking effects has an upper connecting base, a linking assembly, a braking assembly, and a lower connecting base. The upper connecting base has two extending arms and an accommodating recess. The linking assembly has two linking arms respectively and pivotally connected to the upper connecting base. The braking assembly has a braking arm protruding into the accommodating recess of the upper connecting base and pivotally connected to the two extending arms. The lower connecting base is connected to the linking assembly and the braking assembly. The upper connecting base, the linking assembly, the braking assembly and the lower connecting base form a four-bar linkage. A cushion between an abutting element and a main body provides a buffering effect during walking. Thus, the prosthetic knee joint has simplified structure and reduced cost and is convenient in assembly and use.
US10034772B2	Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof An expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
US10034771B2	Spinal implant system and method A spinal implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body defines a cavity. A plate is connectable with the implant body via a coupling member adjacent the cavity and is translatable relative thereto. The coupling member has a portion including a frangible torque limit. The plate defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener with tissue. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
US10034768B2	Implantable systems, devices and related methods The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
US10034765B2	Expandable interbody device An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.
US10034759B2	Reverse shoulder implants Embodiments of the present invention include a convertible prosthesis that is capable of conversion from a humeral head replacement to a reverse reconstruction without any removal of parts integrated into the patient's bony anatomy (e.g. implant stems). A desired overall implant inclination angle may be achieved by matching various implant stems with various reverse inserts, thus permitting a resection surface to be matched with an implant stem selection while also permitting a desired overall implant inclination angle to be achieved through the selection of an appropriate insert.
US10034758B2	Modular humeral head resurfacing system A two piece humeral component for use in joint arthroplasty which is adapted to be implanted into a joint and engaged by a socket component of the joint. The joint component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to be engaged by the socket and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to mounting portion. The mounting portion has a first surface and a second medial surface. The first surface is adapted to be fixably engaged to the second mounting portion of the humeral component. The second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the humerus. A peg which has a first end adapted to engage a cavity found in the humerus is disposed on the mounting portion's second medial surface.
US10034757B2	Patient-specific augmented glenoid systems and methods A glenoid implant comprises a body comprising: an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface, the scapula-engaging surface including first and second portions angled relative to each other; and a fixation feature extending from the scapula-engaging surface. A method comprises: forming a planar bone surface at a glenoid using a guide pin; forming a first bore into the glenoid located near the guide pin; forming a second bore into the glenoid offset from the first bore; inserting an augment ream guide into the first and second bores; and forming an angled bone surface at the glenoid relative to the planar bone surface using the augment ream guide. A ream guide comprises: a base having first and second surfaces; a bone peg extending from the first surface; an alignment peg spaced from the bone peg; and a guide peg extending from the second surface at an oblique angle to the bone peg.
US10034743B2	Breast implant with analyte sensors responsive to external power source Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the plurality of sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source.
US10034735B2	Implants, tools, and methods for treatments of pelvic conditions Described are devices, systems, and combinations useful for monitoring tension in an implant, which may be an implant useful to treat a pelvic condition, the device, system, or combination including an implant and a tension indicator.
US10034730B2	Force sensor providing continuous feedback for a resonant drive toothbrush using a hall sensor The power toothbrush includes a brushhead arm (36) and a brush element (38) at a distal end thereof. A V-spring assembly (14) converts the movement of a power drive assembly in a back-and-forth movement. A mounting member (55) at the rear end of the V-spring assembly provides a base for a magnet (56). The back end of the V-spring assembly is displaced in accordance with pressure applied to the brush member. A Hall effect sensor (58) is mounted within the changing magnetic field produced by the magnet as the rear end of the V-spring assembly is displaced due to pressure on the brushhead. A processor (65) is responsive to the output from the Hall sensor and provides an indication when the pressure exceeds a threshold value.
US10034727B2	Articulator An articulator for dental use includes a first base, a second base coupled to the first base, and an occlusion pin configured to couple the first base and the second base in a closed position. The first base includes a first base body including a first groove configured to receive plaster, a first hinge portion configured to extend outwardly from one end of the first base body, and a plurality of pin holes. The second base includes a second base body including a second groove configured to receive the plaster, a second hinge portion configured to extend outwardly from one end of the second base body, and a plurality of guide pin holes. The second hinge portion is configured to couple to the first hinge portion via the occlusion pin in the closed position.
US10034724B2	Orthodontic appliance Various embodiments of an orthodontic appliance are provided. In one embodiment, an orthodontic appliance is provided, the appliance comprising: a body; at least one ring-shaped member connected to the body via at least one connecting portion; wherein the body and the at least one ring-shaped member are oriented adjacent to one another; and wherein the body and the at least one ring-shaped member are not coplanar when in an unloaded state.
US10034721B1	Robotic arm cart having shock absorbing mechanisms and uses therefor Apparatuses and methods described herein relate to arm carts for transporting and coupling a robotic arm to a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include a damping mechanism (e.g., a spring, a dashpot) configured to damp an impact force imparted to the robotic arm due to the arm contacting another object, such as a surgical table. In other embodiments, an arm cart may include a backstop with an inclined surface configured to damp an impact force imparted to the robotic arm. In other embodiments, the arm cart may include a compliant arm support that is bendable to damp an impact force imparted to a robotic arm. In some embodiments, the arm cart may include a damping mechanism configured to move from an extended position to a retracted position to permit a robotic arm to couple to a surgical table.

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